11-29-8 Christmas tree

Amanda Judy and I set out to get our tree today. The Turn Around Farm on West st. in Ludlow was the spot. We were kind of early but I needed Christmas Spirit soon as possable. Talk with owner reveals horses start giving sleigh or wagon rides next week. Bring a carrot or apple for Duke the horse.

Its up its good.

11-27-8 Thanksgiving

After morning football game it was off to Gran mas house.

Let the feeding begin.

Walking into moms two tables no waiting.

Thanksgiving is always time to pa ruse fliers for oncoming shopping event.

Star of the shows ready for performance.

11-26-8

East Granby CT. offered these lawn ornaments.

Driving into Putnam CT. found Santa cruising the falls.

This town sure has its share of community activity and a great flag pole . " Don’t miss the 7Th Annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade in downtown Putnam this Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. Over 100 floats will participate in this years parade. This is a great way to kick off your holiday season so dress warm and come to downtown Putnam this Sunday." http://www.winyradio.com/heres-whats-happening.htm If this is as good as river fire was, I'm there.

11-24-8

Driving around Hartford today.

11-21-8 Syracuse NY.

Heading west on RT.90 in Syracuse NY. Have delivery to Stratford Ontario. Just went through major lake effect snow, Sunset off in distance with flurries.

11-21-8

Driving into Stratford Ontario.

11-21-8

With delivery made coffee is next order to fill then drive back over the border to stay in Buffalo.

11-21-8

First snow of the season is great but have two hour drive back to Buffalo, sleep is gonna be better.

11-21-8

Finally stopped for the night heres the view out the window.

11-22-8 Morning in Buffalo NY.

View out the window this morning had this and the pool was closed, whens Spring?

11-20-8 Submarine Force Library & Museum

Day had me in Groton CT. With deliveries done figured I had time to look in on this. http://www.submarinemuseum.com/

Place has a great security system.

Sub parking only, these guys are on the sidewalk outside museum and theres one floating in the bay.

Hull diameter comparison of two subs are gateway to museum.

Walking into museum donated money and went on full gawk mode.

Maps all over the place with video history to go with them.

Place loaded with memorabilia from subs gone past here's their colors.

Old and new come together in this museum. Working periscopes allow views outside.

Polaris missile.

Nautilus keel laid 6-14-52,Christened 1-21-54.

Display case with pictures and containers that held bottles to christen subs.

Here's the crown jewel First nuclear attack sub USS NAUTILUS. http://www.ussnautilus.org/history.html This baby has lots of history and they let you climb inside.