Traveling

Traveling South
We'll be on the road most of today. Heading toward HOME. There's no place like home. We enjoy our travels, but the best part of any trip is coming home.

While traveling on the highways, you will find lots of farmers have a roadside stand. We've seen many of them with fresh corn, cabbage, bell peppers, and squash. Here's a picture of one we stopped at a few days ago before we got to Bethany's. We bought 9 ears of corn, and let me tell you, it was delicious. You can't beat fresh corn on the cob!

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
You cannot unsay a cruel word

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Quote of the Day

Our house is clean enough to be healthy,
and dirty enough to be happy.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect. The next day, he brought a small sign that read:

"I'm the Boss!"

He then taped it to his office door.

Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said: -

"Your wife called, she wants her sign back!"

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Leaving Rochester

Moving On
This morning we're heading south. We plan to travel to Newark Valley, NY. That's where Celia has been for the last several days. After we get her baggage loaded up we'll head south toward Tennessee. But it's a long trip, so we'll likely be stopping somewhere along the way. Then we plan to finish our journey on to Kingsport on Tuesday.

Flower
Here's a picture of a flower that I took last week when we visited the Dart family. They live in Oakfield, New York. They are a lovely family that lives on a farm.

One of their daughters, Abby, has a blog that I found very enjoyable. Click on the link below to visit the Dart's blog:

The Darts

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
It does not pay to interfere with something
that isn't any of your business.

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Quote of the Day

A hug is a handshake from the heart.
~Author Unknown

You can't give a hug without getting a hug.
~Author Unknown

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Joke of the Day

A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood.

Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face."

"Yes," the class said.

"Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?"

A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."

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Letchworth State Park

We had a wonderful day yesterday at Letchworth State Park. Here's an album of some of pictures we took.

It is truly the Grand Canyon of the East!

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
A good night's sleep is a marvelous thing.

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Quote of the Day

A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
~Benjamin Franklin

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Joke of the Day

A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you."

The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, " Which do you want, son?" The boy takes the quarters and leaves.

"What did I tell you?" said the barber. "That kid never learns!"

Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store.

"Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?"

The boy licked his cone and replied, "Because the day I take the dollar, the game's over!"

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One Year Ago Today

My First Entry
I made my First Entry on August 15, 2007. That was one year ago today. So today is my first year anniversary for being a blogger.

Letchworth State Park
Today we're going south of Rochester to the Letchworth State Park. Check on these links to learn more about this park, which some have called the Grand Canyon of the East.

1. NY State Parks
2. History and Photos
3. Photos and Maps

Are You an Old Crow?
A few days ago we were in Medina, NY, and we met a very nice family. Two of the sons in this family makes things to sell. This picture shows one of the items. Anyone interested in buying a sign like this to put in your yard? I think Beverly has already placed her order.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
Keeping cool means more than lowering the temperature.

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Quote of the Day
The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest,
for he has not earned it.
~John Lubbock

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Joke of the Day

A young lawyer was defending a wealthy businessman in a complicated lawsuit. Unfortunately, the evidence was against his client, and he feared the worst. So the lawyer asked the senior partner of the law firm if it would be appropriate to send the judge a box of Havana cigars.

The partner was horrified. "The judge is an honorable man," the partner exclaimed. "If you do that, I can guarantee you will lose the case!"

Weeks later the judge ruled in favor of the lawyer's client. The partner took him to lunch to congratulate him. "Aren't you glad you didn't send those cigars to the judge?" the partner asked.

"But I did send them, "Replied the lawyer, "I just enclosed the complainant's lawyer's business card!"

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At Bethany's

We're in Rochester, NY. We had a wonderful drive yesterday from Ithaca to Rochester. We saw many beautiful sights including the finger lakes, the vineyards, a state park, many farms and fields with corn, soybeans, cabbage, and sunflowers.

We're happy to be with our daughter. We'll certainly enjoy our days together with her here in Rochester.

Here's picture of Beverly and I at the Taughannock Falls taken yesterday. A view of the falls is in the background.

I just love nature and the beautiful scenic sights we have all across our wonderful nation. No matter where you go in the USA you can find beautiful and well preserved state and national parks.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
We don't have to do great things in life.
What's important is that we do little things in kindness and love.

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Quote of the Day

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable.
~Dave Tyson Gentry

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Joke of the Day

Chris and Mona are flying to Australia for a two-week vacation to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Suddenly, over the public address system, the Captain announces, " Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid I have some very bad news. Our engines have ceased functioning and we will attempt an emergency landing. Luckily, I see an uncharted island below us and we should be able to land on the beach. However, the odds are that we may never be rescued and will have to live on the island for the rest of our lives!"

Thanks to the skill of the flight crew, the plane lands safely on the island.

An hour later Chris turns to his wife and asks, "Mona, did we make this month's mortgage payment to Bank?"

" No, sweetheart," she responds.

Chris, still shaken from the crash landing, then asks, "Mona, did we pay our Bank Master card yet?"

"Oh no! I'm sorry. I forgot to send the check," she says.

"One last thing, Mona. Did you remember to send a check for the auto loan to them too this month?" he asks.

"Oh, forgive me, Chris," begged Mona. "I didn't send that one, either."

Chris grabs her and gives her the biggest hug in 40 years. Mona pulls away and asks him, "So, why did you hug me?"

Chris answers, "They'll find us!!!!"

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Moving On

Good Morning!

We're heading to Rochester today. We're really looking forward to our time with our daughter, Bethany!

Here's a picture I took yesterday around Medina, NY. New York is a beautiful state.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:
It doesn't pay to get angry.
It's even worse to show your anger to others.

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Quote of the Day

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.
~Robert Brault

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Joke of the Day

The strong young man at the construction site was bragging he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of Morris, one of the older workmen.

After several minutes, Morris had enough. "Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?" he said. "I will bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that outbuilding that you won't be able to wheel back."

"You're on, old man," the braggart replied. "It's a bet! Let's see what you got."

Morris reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then, nodding to the young man, he said, "All right. Get in."

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Greetings from Ithaca, NY

Beverly and I are in Ithaca, NY tonight. We left Celia today with some family and friends. We plan to pick her up on our return trip next Monday.

No Fishing
I was unable to go fishing on Monday. The lake was too rough for it to be safe. I still happy. I did get to visit Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle store and stock up on some needed items. I got some spoons and "Deeper Divers"... but the big item(s) was two new trolling rods (10 feet) and two new Okuma line counter reels. Now if I can just get home without breaking those rods (they are 2 piece rods).

Erie Canal
We got a good look at the Erie Canal today. The picture that looks like a ordinary tunnel is more that what it appears to be. It is a tunnel that goes under the Erie Canal. See the sign posted beside the tunnel.

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Tennessee Granddaddy Says:

It is good to be joyful and of good cheer.
No one likes a grouch.

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Quote of the Day

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen
twice as much as we speak.
~Epictetus

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Joke of the Day

Two hunters were dragging their dead deer back to their truck.

Another hunter approached pulling his along too. "Hey, I don't want to tell you how to do something... but I can tell you that it's much easier if you drag the deer in the other direction. Then the antlers won't dig into the ground."

After the third hunter left, the two decided to try it.

A little while later one hunter said to the other, "You know, that guy was right. This is a lot easier!"

"Yeah," the other added, "but we're getting farther away from the truck...."

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