Friday, October 31, 2008

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

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Setting off to Montreal this morning jumped on pike and started heading west.


Boo, Trick or treat, and There back all came to mind when I saw this guy. Little snow in the Berkshires this morning.


Heading west stopped at last rest area on pike for coffee and gas.








Leaving mass and heading into Albany.












No snow around Albany but Adirondacks had nice dusting.







Pulled into rest stop to snap a few pics on the way out of Adirondacks





























Almost to the border and flurries turn on again.











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Well made it in time to wait in line.

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Getting past the paperwork and crossing the border to find snow is a few miles north and south of it.


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With delivery done back to the border then home.

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After a brief visit to pay entry fee, welcome back to America.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

10-28-8 Trash day

It was a rainy trash day and the container made it another week.

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Had a run to Stratford Ontario that had to be there Monday. Shuffled off to Buffalo Sunday nite woke up Monday to a rainbow.
Glad we packed a lunch.

After delivery we decided to take in Niagara falls. Finding parking wasn't bad guess its off season.






Looks like a good view of the fall can be had here. http://www.sheratononthefalls.com/index.php




Gotta bring mom up here sometime she would like to see the gardens.












Falls over there somewhere gonna have to see if we can find them.







Always impressive.


















10-26-8 Pet Show Expo Center Hartford Ct.

Today We went to Hartford Ct. Where Amanda helped model dogs with outfits for a start up company. It was a pet expo but dogs had the basic rules to live by. http://www.osbornejenks.com/eventschctpet.html

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This guy was first stop after finding out we were early and had some time to walk around.

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Here's the company that Amanda will be with today.


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Pooch in a parka good idea, Amanda Walked him around like a pro.

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Happy couple in tux and wedding dress.
Which ones cuter, Halloween costumes were last line to be shown.




This guy sported Security shirt and was owner of companys dog.



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This hotdog got lots of looks with outfit.

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These guys made the best looking dog biscuit's.





All the breeding in the world wont make the dog put the seat down.














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This guys been around and was not impressed.

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Who took longer to get ready for show?

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There was a section for cats at show and some really nice examples but not the friendliest of environments.


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These guys brought some nice birds to the show.

10-26-8 Pet show, Expo Center Hartford Ct.

This guy warming up dog for jump show.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Mary and Andy

Congrats Mary and Andy looks like a nice place for wedding.

10-25-8 Putnam Ct.

Judy and I headed to Putnam Ct. today for Probably last fair of the year. Couple weeks back seen they were set to have French Canadian American festival with fire pots in the river. Try and keep me away.





Getting to the fair grounds on the green. We were to late for the meat pies, sold out. Crepes and sausage grinders filled the bill nicely.














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Good time had by all.

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French songs and music belted out for crowd of toe tappers

Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Short bike path runs along river that fire pots now line.


Judy's always making friends. Time before they light the river fire so we decided to walk the town.






Nikkis looks like fun stop.










Walking around town there's lots of shops to poke in on.














Through these doors you don't even know what your in for.








Tried to get a link but site not working, here's an address. http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Antiques.Marketplace.860-928-0442 This place is gold. You can either look at cases of collections or floor space sectioned off by individuals. Trip back in time that will take hours to complete, Three floors and many rooms. Plan a trip here from anywhere.
































I remember seeing this brand at my grandmothers when I was a kid.












Think Ill be seeing this guy again him and others gave us lowdown on the joint.




























Across the street is good looking comic book store, maybe next time.