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I was thinking today that Ted and I would go to the Jersey shore nearly every Saturday afternoon starting in April. I live to far from the Jersey shore but I live on a peninsula surrounded by water. I actually live on an island because the canal cut the peninsula off near the top. I decided to go out and see some of the sights here. I took Danny and drove to Chestertown. It is a little bigger than I thought with a shopping center and two super markets. It also is the home of Washington College which was founded in 1782. It is on the Chester River. On the way down, I drove past many dairy farms with Registered Holsteins. The land was flat to a slight rolling terrain of farm lands. I crossed three rivers, the Bohemia, the Sassafras, and the Chester. I also crossed three counties: Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne. I actually drove a little past Chestertown when I crossed the Chester River into Kingston in Queen Anne County.
I wish I had a little more time. Chestertown is a quaint little town to walk around in. I was past dinner time and I needed to find a place with either drive thru or take out as I had Danny with me. I needed some things in the Acme. It was a smaller Acme than the one in Elkton and the food seemed more expensive with less variety. I didn't see any 10 for $10.00 items. They had mangos for $1.00 but they were hard and green. I got a couple oranges for $.75/each and a can of baked beans. I had one can in the cupboard but needed another to take as a covered dish to church tomorrow. I looked around but didn't see anything else I could take.
I past a couple gas stations the had gas for $3.779. I didn't stop because I was nearly full. Most places around here are $3.899. The Royal Farms in Cecilton just opened and has the $3.779. I filled up there last time but it's kind of a pain as you have to go inside to prepay and then they give you a credit if you don't use the amount that you guessed you would use. You also have to look at the number of the pump you are using.
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Posted by tedkarol at May 21, 2011 10:41 PMHi Karol,
Those wonderful memories you have of the Saturday afternoon trips to the shore that you and Ted enjoyed so very much. Im sure it feels bittersweet at times. You so enjyed being together and sharing the day, but, then you feel the loss of him being there to continue this special time together. You're so brave and make yourself move forward to continue enjoying nature and all of its beauty. You are a very stong woman I know, but, sometimes it would feel pretty good to just let someone else be the strong one for a day or two. The Lord is with you and will provide for you each day Karol.
Dave and I met my brother and wife in Traverse City, which is in northern MI for 4 days. The weather prediction wasn't great, but, as it turned out, we had perfect weather. It never rained during the day and the temps were in the mid to upper 60's, which was so perfect for the guys to play golf. We also went on to a small village called Elk Rapids, which we loved. It is surrounded by water and it is a quaint area with fun little shops and we also found the most wonderful bakery. We all had such a nice time together. I'm so very thankful for my brother and his wife. They are really fun to be with for both of us.
It has just started raining really hard here. Just before we left for church this evening, our power went out, so we said a little prayer that it would be back on when we got home. Our prayer was answered. But, now, with this heavy rain, I hope it doesn't bring anything more with it, such as tornado warnings, etc.
Have a wonderful week Karol, and, thanks for sharing the most beautiful pictures of the Iris, which is my very favorite flower. The dark purple was beyond gorgeous. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at May 22, 2011 8:23 PM