Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Yet Another Appearance

Hi All,

Not content with dancing in the aisle, Tim Dutton's brother Benjamin took Sandy on stage in the second half of the show for a comedy skit about breaking his sister's Stradivarius.

It was a fun evening.

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

New Branson Star

Hi All,

We are having a great time in Branson even as we deal with coach maintenance issues.


Here is Sandy dancing with Tim Dutton at the Dutton Family Show

One of eight shows we will see.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Great weather for ducks!

Hi All,

After a quiet Sunday a line of thunderstorms moved through the area. A large puddle formed near our motorhome and five mallards came over to splash around in the puddle.

Ducky weather eh!

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Fort Matamzas

Hi All,

Last month we visited Fort Caroline and learned about the Spanish massacre of French soldiers who had attempted to attack St Augustine. Fort Matanzas is the site of that massacre, in Spanish, Matanzas means "slaughter".

The current fort was built 200 years later to protect against attacks by the British colony in Savannah, GA
This small fort had five cannon to protect the southern approaches to St Augustine


The sentry post was well protected

The fort was typically staffed by one officer and six enlisted men. This is the enlisted quarters.

One of the six pound cannon lined up on a passing cabin cruiser
Another fascinating bit of local history and another stamp in our National Park Passport book.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Sandwich Mass

Hi All,

Just before we flew back to Florida we visited Sandwich, MA with Roberta & Elliot.

First stop was the Glass Museum

We saw beautiful blown glass pieces and saw a glass blowing demonstration.

These two hummingbirds were impressive.

The Belfry Inn and Restaurant was built in a former church

which makes for an interesting decor

The long boardwalk across the marsh to the beach is very picturesque but Hurricane Sandy caused a lot of damage and it is closed

It was a great day with great friends.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Visiting Family

Hi All,

Here's a great photo of Sandy, her Mom and her brother Alan.

Love,

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Adams National Historic Park

Hi All,

In Quincy, MA we visited the birthplace and home of John Adams and four generations of his family including John Quincy Adams, his oldest son and sixth President.

Even though we have lived most of our lives within an hours drive of this place, we had never before visited. Roberta and Elliot had been here before.

An excellent 25 min movie in the Visitor Center tells about the lives of the Adams family and their dedication to public service.

We then walked to several nearby sites including the Old House at Peace Field


The stone library

with its magnificent collection of books and family letters

The adjacent Carriage House from 1873

This statue of Abigail Adams and John Quincy adjacent to the United First Parish Church

where two US Presidents and their wives are buried
Unfortunately, the buildings do not open until April 19th. The ranger told us that visitation has skyrocketed since the PBS movie about John Adams aired several years ago.

Sandy & Carl 
Living & Traveling in our Motorhome
Volunteering across America
617-435-8502

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone