Vermont has two major trail systems, the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. We are lucky enough to have both trails intersecting not far from our house. Recently we had friends up for a few days; the weather was perfect so we decided to hike the Appalachian Trail. There is a wonderful short hike inContinue reading “Hiking the Appalachian Trail”
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Guilford Fair Weekend
Recently we found ourselves in Guilford, CT for the weekend visiting my mother-in-law. We realized it was also the Guilford Fair weekend. The previous two years we had attended the fair because both my husband and I graduated from Guilford High School and had class reunions which were held on the Guilford Fair weekend. Continue reading “Guilford Fair Weekend”
Out & About: Groton, Vermont
Once a summer my husband and I drive to Groton, Vermont to visit a dear friend of the family. He has a wonderful farmhouse there that sits up on a hillside. Sitting on his porch enjoying the view has got to one of the highlights of our summer. Even on a misty morning the viewContinue reading “Out & About: Groton, Vermont”
Guilford, Connecticut – My Hometown
Over the weekend we drove to Connecticut and spent four days with my mother-in-law. I love that we can still go back to enjoy the town both my husband and I grew up in. Guilford, Connecticut is a very special place, not only because it is our hometown but it is a town filled withContinue reading “Guilford, Connecticut – My Hometown”
Exploring the Pacific Northwest in the Spring
It is our desire to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. We try to visit the area at least twice a year. In April we managed to spend several weeks on the west coast dividing our time between Portland and the Seattle areas. Despite the wet spring weather we were able to enjoy some beautiful hikes.Continue reading “Exploring the Pacific Northwest in the Spring”
Guilford, Connecticut – Out and About
Recently we traveled to Guilford, Connecticut to visit my mother-in-law. She had a bathroom she wanted painted so we decided to help her out. It is always fun to head to Connecticut from Vermont especially this time of year. We left warm temperatures and melting snow and arrived to bare ground and even warmer temperatures!Continue reading “Guilford, Connecticut – Out and About”
Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont
The Woodstock Wassail Weekend is a holiday tradition that sees the town come to life with festive holiday events and attractions the second weekend of every December. The weekend’s nonstop schedule includes a parade, concerts, craft fairs, holiday house tour, and much more. Often named one of the prettiest small towns in America, the village ofContinue reading “Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont”
Exploring Vermont with Our Grandchildren
Exploring Vermont with our grandchildren was such fun. Recently we were blessed to have our two daughters and three grandchildren visit us for ten days. Having three children ages, 5, 3 and two months under our roof was exhausting, but I wouldn’t have traded the time for anything. It gave us the opportunity to doContinue reading “Exploring Vermont with Our Grandchildren”
Guilford Connecticut Cider Mill
Several weeks ago I mentioned that I went back to my hometown to attend my husband’s reunion and the Guilford Fair. While we were in town we had the opportunity to visit an original cider mill. We have a friend whose family home has been in the family since the 1700’s! On the property is anContinue reading “Guilford Connecticut Cider Mill”
Guilford Fair: An Old Time Town Fair
I grew up in the small shoreline town of Guilford, Connecticut. Every year we looked forward to the Guilford Fair. It used to be held on the Guilford Green and the town schools were closed the Friday of fair weekend. It was started as an agricultural fair and people would come from all over toContinue reading “Guilford Fair: An Old Time Town Fair”
Nancy on the Home Front 