With Larry, Jacky, and Hannah in MA

On Monday, the 11^th, we left Lake Placid and drove to Monson, MA. to a campground (Sunset Farms Campground) that we stay at when visiting with Larry (JR), Jacky, and Hannah.  We drove into Belchertown and went out to dinner with them.

During the week, Larry was in Farmington, CT working, Jacky now works at a psychiatrist’s office, and Hannah works at a dog grooming place so we visited when we could.

In the meantime, I took the truck in for service on Tuesday since I had an oil leak.  They gave me a ride back to the CG because they said it wouldn’t be done that day.  Later in the day they called to say that the manifold cover was leaking and parts had to be ordered.  When I called on Wednesday, they were still waiting on parts.  On Thursday they had the parts but it the service person said it probably wouldn’t be done that day because “they were very busy and it was hot!!!”  HOT??  Why would I need to know that – management should be addressing that problem with fans and/or AC!!  I lied and said that I had to be in Minnesota on Monday and I was already two days behind!!  The only comment was that they would work on it.

On Friday morning I called about the status and was told that it should be done late today.  SHOULD??  Anyway, I was about to call again at 3 PM and they called and said it was ready.

So I did get it repaired and it no longer leaks oil, but you can be certain that I will never go there again for any reason!!  Since then I have received three emails requesting my experience.  The last email was actually from a person and in her email, she had my address wrong and talked about them looking out for a new Ford F350 SRW GAS truck for me.  My truck happens to be a diesel.   (I think she was a salesperson!!!).  So I did respond and I’m sure they won’t be happy.  I will wait for a response and if I am still not happy, I might post something on YELP.

Now that I have that off my chest --- we did have a very nice time with L, J, and H.  On Friday night we went out to dinner with Jacky and a coworker, Barb, and Hannah.  Afterwards, we saw where Jacky works.  On the way home we saw a mama bear and cub cross the road in front of us.  It happened to so fast we couldn’t get a picture.

On Saturday Jacky, Hannah, and Judy and I drove down to Manchester, CT to UCONN where they were having a K9 Olympics Event.  

Watched several trainers and their dogs responding to commands such as: jumping over or through things, jumping thru car windows, and attacking a person.  

This was the 25^th year of this event and several people/businesses were donors for that period of time.  Larry was there to accept the award for Bozzuto's which is where he works.  He is on the far right.

They also had a booth there promoting Dream Ride.

And a chance to win a motorcycle.

If you get a chance, look up this website.  Larry is very involved in it.

https://www.dreamride.org/

From there we drove over to Farmington, CT to see the exhibit going on at the Polo Grounds (which is where Dream Ride will take place in August).  

This was their first year here so attendance wasn’t very good, but it was interesting.

A couple more pictures of the polo grounds.

In the evening Jacky’s parents, Mike and Nancy Canter came up from Old Saybrook, CT to have dinner with us.  

Went to a nice restaurant that dates back.

Sunday afternoon Jacky, Hannah, and her friend, Kaleb, came to the CG and we went swimming in the pond. 

I swear, this 'tube' took up half the pond!!

 

Later Larry arrived, after the exhibit closed down, and had supper with us over the fire.  They left and went back home to Belchertown. 

On Monday morning Larry went back to work at the Farmington Polo Grounds.  We drove into Belchertown and did our laundry while Jacky and Hannah worked.  I also mowed the lawn since Larry has not been home long enough to do it.  In the evening we went out to dinner with Jacky, Hannah, and Kaleb at the Texas Roadhouse in Hadley.  

Later we said our goodbyes to them and drove back to the CG for the night.

Adirondacks - Lake Placid, NY

On Friday 7/8 we left Burlington and drove north.  See the map – we crossed Lake Champlain via the islands. 

Burlington is just below the I89 sign - Took Highway 2 which you can see on the map. When we crossed over into NY, the checkpoint to go into Canada was on our right.  

Traveled down Interstate 87 for several miles and then found our highway that would take us to Lake Placid.  
As usual, the scenery along the way was beautiful.

At one point we climbed a long way (said a couple prayers that the engine wouldn’t overheat!!) and we made it to our CG.  

Had some doubts about sites but finally did decide on these two.

The couple that own the CG just bought it last year and are gradually making improvements.  They brought out a new picnic table for us and also a brand-new fire pit.

Driving into Lake Placid you get your first glimpse of the enormous Olympic ski slides.

Got a picture of the backside of the slides as well.

Pulled into a parking area there and across the street equestrian competition was taking place.  

Many horses and riders.

Found the Lake Placid museum that was all about the Olympics in 1932 and 1980.  

(No, it wasn't that cold outside!!!).

Two ice rinks are housed here – one from the 1932 Olympics and one from 1980 when the US won gold.

Toured the museum.

They have a display of many of the torches that have been carried at the OLympics throughout the years.

Got back to the CG, had supper, and then sat out by the fire and had s’mores of course!!

Judy found a daisy under the trailer so it became part of her flower/cactus display on the table.

Local church in town.

Ray and Karen left early on Saturday morning because Ray was coming down with something and wanted to get home before he got too sick to drive.

So Judy and I drove back into Lake Placid walked the streets of downtown and actually saw "Lake Placid."

Another church.

The rink in the foreground was for the ice skating competition.

Of course we did find a brewery, almost directly across from the slides, and, therefore, appropriately named!

The John Brown Farm is located here in Lake Placid.  

We thought he was part of the Civil War which took place in the south, but found out that he actually was from here.  Here are the specifics:

Our final night at the CG.