Sunday, July 25, 2010
No Pics Yet
It has been four weeks since the wedding and we still haven't seen any of the photos taken by the professional photographer. I know it's her busy season, but still.... :-(
Friday, July 2, 2010
On The Road Again to Maine
Dave and I set out relatively early this morning at 8:00 to head north/east to Maine. Our hope was that we'd beat the real heavy holiday traffic of people trying to get to the coast and into Maine for the 4th of July. It wasn't too bad, but knew it was going to get worse.
We picked up the kitties and got home shortly after 2 p.m. Everything seemed to be okay, except our pond which had drained itself of water. The garden looked good, so it appears my watering system worked and the kitties were VERY happy to be home and so were we.
We had so much to unload and unpack and we did it that night. I think we're both exhausted, but very happy. I'm glad I have the long 3-day weekends to relax before getting back into the swing of work.
When we got home our marriage license was waiting for us in the mail, so we're official and I'm now Mrs. McCausland!
We picked up the kitties and got home shortly after 2 p.m. Everything seemed to be okay, except our pond which had drained itself of water. The garden looked good, so it appears my watering system worked and the kitties were VERY happy to be home and so were we.
We had so much to unload and unpack and we did it that night. I think we're both exhausted, but very happy. I'm glad I have the long 3-day weekends to relax before getting back into the swing of work.
When we got home our marriage license was waiting for us in the mail, so we're official and I'm now Mrs. McCausland!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Berkshire Day
We sure missed our lovely breakfast made by The Nancy's this morning as we headed across the stree to Friendly's. Our waitress had all the personality of a box of cardboard. The food was good though.
Our first stop today was to The Mission House. This is a Colonial-era National Historic Landmark that was home to the first missionary to the Mohican Indians. It not only provides a glimpse into Colonial history but also the Native American tribe that lived here.
Our tour guide was wonderful and we enjoyed his stories and he enjoyed ours! A longer tour than normal I believe. The most amazing antique piece was a baby walker. We never would have believed they made them way back then. They were also made to be wider than doorways so the children couldn't go through doorways.
We weren't allowed to take photos inside, but I have a few pics from outside.
Then we stopped at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. I have wanted to visit this area for some time. It was beautiful and many areas were in full bloom. Not as extensive as I would have thought given the wealth of the area, but still very, very nice. Click below for photos.
Then we drove over the Naumkeag a Gilded-age architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. Joseph Choate, a leading 19th-century attorney, hired the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, & White to design the 44-room “cottage,” Naumkeag, which would serve as a summer retreat for three generations of Choates. Click below for photos.
Then to cap off the trip to the Berkshires, we planned a dinner at The Red Lion Inn. We've stayed at The Red Lion Inn before and visited on many occasions. It's a very special place and The Red Lion’s quintessential New England charm was immortalized by Norman Rockwell in his painting Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.
We made reservations for two at 7:00 prior to driving back to our hotel in Great Barrington. We dressed for dinner with me in a dress and Dave in the spiffy new suit he had purchased in case the kilt didn't fit for the wedding. I must say we looked very good! We sat on the porch outside, even though it was cool, and ordered a drink, had a photo taken of us, then settled in the main dining room at a table for two. We've been having fun telling people we're on our honeymoon. The waitress took our photo, then we ordered. Dave ordered prime rib and I finally got my steak ordering a filet mignon that melted in my mouth. We even ordered dessert! It was one of the best meals I've ever had. Well worth the wait and the money.
Our first stop today was to The Mission House. This is a Colonial-era National Historic Landmark that was home to the first missionary to the Mohican Indians. It not only provides a glimpse into Colonial history but also the Native American tribe that lived here.
Our tour guide was wonderful and we enjoyed his stories and he enjoyed ours! A longer tour than normal I believe. The most amazing antique piece was a baby walker. We never would have believed they made them way back then. They were also made to be wider than doorways so the children couldn't go through doorways.
We weren't allowed to take photos inside, but I have a few pics from outside.
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| Wedding - Mission House |
Then we stopped at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. I have wanted to visit this area for some time. It was beautiful and many areas were in full bloom. Not as extensive as I would have thought given the wealth of the area, but still very, very nice. Click below for photos.
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| Wedding - Botanical Garden |
Then we drove over the Naumkeag a Gilded-age architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. Joseph Choate, a leading 19th-century attorney, hired the architectural firm of McKim, Mead, & White to design the 44-room “cottage,” Naumkeag, which would serve as a summer retreat for three generations of Choates. Click below for photos.
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| Wedding - Naumkeag |
Then to cap off the trip to the Berkshires, we planned a dinner at The Red Lion Inn. We've stayed at The Red Lion Inn before and visited on many occasions. It's a very special place and The Red Lion’s quintessential New England charm was immortalized by Norman Rockwell in his painting Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.
We made reservations for two at 7:00 prior to driving back to our hotel in Great Barrington. We dressed for dinner with me in a dress and Dave in the spiffy new suit he had purchased in case the kilt didn't fit for the wedding. I must say we looked very good! We sat on the porch outside, even though it was cool, and ordered a drink, had a photo taken of us, then settled in the main dining room at a table for two. We've been having fun telling people we're on our honeymoon. The waitress took our photo, then we ordered. Dave ordered prime rib and I finally got my steak ordering a filet mignon that melted in my mouth. We even ordered dessert! It was one of the best meals I've ever had. Well worth the wait and the money.
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| Wedding - Red Lion Inn |
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