Antique Farm Machines

While cruising down Route 14 in Rhode Island I passed through a couple of small colonial villages with period homes in impeccable condition and was surprised by this display of antique farm vehicles and equiptment lined up on a lawn. I videoed what I could without going to far onto the property but there was much more there. Take a look.

A Fallen Marine

Ron didn't show up to the 2 o'clock coffee and conversation break that happens every day at the local Bakers Dozen. This was unusual for the former Marine who took great pleasure in the daily meetup. Later one of the guys thought he'd better check on him and drove to his apartment complex and made inquiries. A maintenance man went to Ron's unit and saw his truck parked in its spot but no one answered the door to the apartment. The State Police were called for a wellness check and Ron was found unresponsive. All his rugged Marine Corps training was no match for the Cancer that took him much too soon. The family explained in the following partial obituary. "Ron found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was a regular at local coffee shops and restaurants, where he shared meals and conversations with close friends. Ron suffered from various forms of cancer for over 10 years due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Despite this, he lived life to the fullest on his terms. As a proud Marine, he will be laid to rest at Pike's Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs at a later date." Semper Fi brother. Ronald Emil Baker April 25, 2024 RIP

Gibson Brothers return to Lexington

Letting you know that the superb Bluegrass band the Gibson Brothers will be playing a show at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library located at 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, Mass. this Saturday April 27. Show time 7:30 pm. Be there if you want to see and hear the best of songwriters playing music and lyrics they created with such wonderful harmony and outstanding musicianship.

Wicked House Fire

A family member got a call from a neighbor while out on Easter Sunday. The caller told her that her house was on fire and Firemen were on scene attempting to put it out. Imagine what she felt at that moment. To hear her new home may be ashes when she got back. fortunately it was still standing when I left and no one had been injured thanks to the actions of our brave firemen and women.

I Scream for Ice Cream

Stopped at the Buttonwoods Farm Stand for some fantastic ice cream today. It was delicious as we had heard and even better the views of pasture and stone walls are magnificent. It's a must stop on our travel schedule for sure. Try it folks, you won't be disappointed.

Mashamoquet, a Gem of a Park

This Gem of a state park is located in Pomfret, CT. just off Rt. 44. Check it out it gorgeous, peaceful and wooded with huge trees and has hiking trails and a roaring brook.

Flat Footing in Sparta, N.C.

The Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention is held in Sparta, North Carolina in July.The Competition is by age group and includes Flat Footing or Clogging as well as acoustic instruments, singing considered to be traditional or bluegrass style or old tyme music. It's held at the Fairgrounds in Sparta and offers camping and food vendors. It's always a great time and you should check it out.