We had a fabulous day..........it all stated waking up and hearing that the Cubbies won the National League East Division in dramatic fashion - down by 3 going into the 9th inning and scoring 4 runs to win 6-5!!!!! My Mom and Dad had to be watching from up above and soooo thrilled!
And we also loved getting this picture (and video) of this silly little Miss from NC.
It's Princess Blair
Can't wait to see her on Sunday!!1
And we also loved getting this picture (and video) of this silly little Miss from NC.
Can't wait to see her on Sunday!!1
After breakfast we were on our way around 9:15. It was a spectacular day with sunny blue skies and mid 60's. We drove to the Flight 93 Memorial near Shanksville, PA. There were lots of people there up high in the hills of PA and what a sobering, emotional experience. So hard to believe that 15 years have passed since this horrible tragedy. But just reading and hearing what all happened that Tuesday morning, brought it all back and learned lots of info we did not know.
We were so impressed with how this landmark (now a national park of over 1,000 acres) was designed into such a wonderful remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives
on 9/11 in an empty field in the boonies of Pennsylvania.
If you are ever near this area, do stop and visit this incredible memorial.
Mark is walking down the Memorial Plaza listing the names of the 44 who died .
37 passengers, including the 4 hijackers and a crew of 7.
We were so impressed with how this landmark (now a national park of over 1,000 acres) was designed into such a wonderful remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives
on 9/11 in an empty field in the boonies of Pennsylvania.
If you are ever near this area, do stop and visit this incredible memorial.
This boulder marks the actual location of the crash and the surrounding grassy area is the final resting place for the victims.
37 passengers, including the 4 hijackers and a crew of 7.
We drove into Stoysville for lunch at the Lincoln Café - very good and just a neat little spot that was full of visitors and locals.
Just a picture-perfect day for traveling thru Pennsylvania (one of our favorite states especially in the fall). As we drove thru the Allegheny Mountains, oh my......down below in the lower elevations, it was mostly green, but in the mountains with the sunshine on all those orange, red and gold trees...
oh my....magnificent! From the mountains to the hills and valleys and farms tucked here and there, it is soooo picturesque!
We arrived in Frederick, MD around 4 and staying here tonight at the Hollerstown Hill B and B built in 1900. Betty and Phil have owned this lovely home for 19 years and been running it as a B and B for 17 years. We were given the tour and then took off down Market Street and the very neat historic district.
State Farm used to have a regional office here in Frederick and we had heard it was a really neat town......and that it is! Very charming with old architecture (the town dates back to 1745) and just full of restaurants, shops and quaintness. We walked thru the Carroll Creek area with neat eateries, along the water which was full of lily pads. The area also had waterfalls, bridges, and great walking path.
Pretty lily pads at Carroll Creek
We had drinks at the WK (Wine Kitchen) sitting outdoors - looked like a very neat restaurant, too, but we were still full from lunch. So, then we continued on down Market Street and also walked along Patrick Street. Absolutely loved this area.
We decided we really weren't hungry but maybe dessert and take back to our room? We came upon "Cakes to Die For" and we chose a mini chocolate pie, rocky road cheesecake and heath bar brownie! All were excellent along with glass of wine provided at the B and B.
The perfect ending to this day!
Just one of many gorgeous trees we saw today!
The news on TV tonight showed the Blue Angels landing in Baltimore just 10 minutes earlier.
Maeve Kathryn
October 12, 2016
Just a picture-perfect day for traveling thru Pennsylvania (one of our favorite states especially in the fall). As we drove thru the Allegheny Mountains, oh my......down below in the lower elevations, it was mostly green, but in the mountains with the sunshine on all those orange, red and gold trees...
oh my....magnificent! From the mountains to the hills and valleys and farms tucked here and there, it is soooo picturesque!
We arrived in Frederick, MD around 4 and staying here tonight at the Hollerstown Hill B and B built in 1900. Betty and Phil have owned this lovely home for 19 years and been running it as a B and B for 17 years. We were given the tour and then took off down Market Street and the very neat historic district.
Hollerstown Hill
Our "home" tonight
State Farm used to have a regional office here in Frederick and we had heard it was a really neat town......and that it is! Very charming with old architecture (the town dates back to 1745) and just full of restaurants, shops and quaintness. We walked thru the Carroll Creek area with neat eateries, along the water which was full of lily pads. The area also had waterfalls, bridges, and great walking path.
We had drinks at the WK (Wine Kitchen) sitting outdoors - looked like a very neat restaurant, too, but we were still full from lunch. So, then we continued on down Market Street and also walked along Patrick Street. Absolutely loved this area.
We decided we really weren't hungry but maybe dessert and take back to our room? We came upon "Cakes to Die For" and we chose a mini chocolate pie, rocky road cheesecake and heath bar brownie! All were excellent along with glass of wine provided at the B and B.
The perfect ending to this day!
The news on TV tonight showed the Blue Angels landing in Baltimore just 10 minutes earlier.
October 12, 2016
Miss her sooo much!!!
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