Monday, December 29, 2008

12-29-8

Slow day today had me with delivery to Somers CT. and Oakham MA.

12-29-8

Heading back from Oakham MA. ran into Christmas stop sign.

12-29-8

Plugging "home" into GPS had me cutting through some of Judys old stomping grounds.





VFW post in town has "for sale" sign out front, lots of these clubs are closing. Had a few beers in these clubs over the years will miss there shadow on the landscape.








Pizza shop in town, think building used to be railroad related.





Sunday, December 28, 2008

12-27-8 Springfield Civic Center

Me Judy and Amanda haven't seen hockey game in while so tonight is the night. Good match up between Springfield and Hartford.





12-27-8

Sitting down good crowd for match between Springfield and Hartford. Promo offers crowd free chicken tenders from Burger King if Falcons win after scoring more then four points.

12-27-8

Lots of fights tonight between these local rivals.

12-27-8

Tie game at the end of three, overtime.

12-27-8

Civic center staff asks for fan participation, Amanda helps out.

12-27-8 springfield civic center

Wolfpack wins in over time, no free chicken for us.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

12-25-8

Headed to moms for Christmas day.





Not sure who did this but solved one today.



12-23-8

Trash day and it was cold.

Monday, December 22, 2008

12-21-8 Buffalo

Getting off the highway and almost to the motel these have been some of the worst driving conditions Ive ever seen. Leaving snow storm at home ran into another in Buffalo NY.

12-22-8 Stratford ONT.

Woke up this morning to find I90 closed. Thanks again for GPS Judy. With a quick subtraction of I90 from planned route I was off and across border into yet another snow event entering Stratford.


Taking left off main street skies clear and sun is out.











12-22-8 Stratford Ont.

Weather changes fast and often today. Time to get back.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

12-20-8

Some of the usual subject met for dinner tonight at Ninis in Easthampton MA. Judging by the bullet hole in Santas forehead and our waitress theres no secrets here. Food is always great and full of Italian hospitality.

12-20-8

Back at it again and the delivery trade is a bit easier.




Driving around small town greens are all white.

Friday, December 19, 2008

12-19-8

Today had me heading south on the merrit tpke and into a pretty good snow storm.

12-19-8

Lots of fender benders today.

12-19-8

Coming into Hartford CT. should have stayed in today.

12-18-8 steaming tender

Judy suggested this restaurant in Palmer. We've been here a few times great spot. Tender is like eating in a museum, fully restored building lots of nostalgic stuff and great food. http://www.steamingtender.com/





Parking lot has some vintage rail cars to gawk at.








12-18-8 Steaming tender

Lots of trains tonight, seen this one before dinner.

12-16-8

Tree damage on the pike in Berkshires. Heading to Stratford Ont.

12-16-8

No snow in the states gave way to an all out blizzard

12-16-8

Pulling into town was a welcome sight

12-16-8

Another trash day and the can makes it through.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

12-13-8

Cruising through enfield we stop at local hot spot.

12-13-8

Amanda and I get out to give a look. In warm weather river is filled with people cooling off, not today.

12-13-8

Ending the day at a Ludlow hot spot, Mcdonalds. This is were someone taught me to pepper a bathroom.

Friday, December 12, 2008

12-12-8

Town of Ridgefield CT. has "Its A Wonderful Life" feel to it.





Town hall decked out as north pole.



12-11-8

Rain and icy conditions tonight, another accident down the road from this one.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

12-10-8

Stopping by moms on the way to Canada today, birds were active in the near 60 degree temps.

12-10-8

Heading north from Albany weather could be an issue.





12-10-8

Reststop north of Aderondacs on RT.87

12-10-8

Crossing the border Im starting to rethink decision on wearing shorts today.





12-9-8

First vehicle bad ass ready for anything second vehicle Richard Nixon fan.


12-9-8

Nursery on rt. 9 border of Spencer. Place has sculpted shrubs and firetruck in parking lot.

Monday, December 8, 2008

12-8-8 moms birdfeeders

The view out of moms window today had birds feeding in some cold temps.

12-8-8

Canton CT. offered up this shopping center and flag.


Sunday, December 7, 2008

12-7-8

Here's some change you can believe in. Waking up today nice to see natures winter coat.





Picking up Amanda we headed to one of Americas best stores.



We didn't have to walk far to find this great invention. Good to see Wham-o still in the mix. http://www.wham-o.com/default.cfm?page=ViewProducts&ProductID=168&Category=6

























Heading to moms the decor is getting festive.





























Senor sox winter layer or winter coat?