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The Windmill Farmer’s Market, Penn Yan, NY

The Windmill, is a 26 acre farm and craft market, on Route 14A on the Penn Yan/Dundee line in Yates County, New York between Seneca and Keuka Lakes. Last year it installed a WindTamer turbine for green energy to perhaps fit its name. Open yearly from the last Sunday in April through the second Saturday [...]

We’ll Have Fun, Fun, Fun ‘Til Daddy Takes The T-bird Away

Back in ’93, our family took the first of its annual summer treks to the Upstate New York Southern Tier.   It was the same year that Mark Martin first captured the checkered flag road racing at the Glen.  We haven’t missed a year or a race since then.  Our many long weekends in the [...]

Day Three In Binoculars Country

On our last day in Binoculars Country we get up early and head to Ithaca. I enjoy a good walk and outdoor markets so our destination is the Ithaca Farmers Market. We find several wineries and get a couple of bottles to bring home. I find some gorgeous clothing but decide to wait on buying [...]

Day Two At Country Inns And How I Help the Economy of Upstate New York

It is great to wake up here in Binoculars Country. I decide to let hubby get some extra zzzz and head downstairs to breakfast. I grab a cookie as I pass the front desk. They are addictive. I look out the window and see a big flock of big Canadians on the lawn. Naturally I [...]

The Road Ahead – Our Arrival In Binoculars Country

It is 4:30 and, at last, the RV is fixed. It may be rush hour in the city, but we are back on course. The F-350 engine is purring since the mechanic replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter. It took him all day because he had to dump the gas tank and drop it. [...]

Country Inns & Suites Binoculars Country – The Road Trip Begins

Hubby and I are on our way to Upper New York State’s Finger Lakes. This will be our 17th summer road trip there. Hubby is a big camping fan. Me NOT. Still I do what I have to do for the family. Everyone will be in the Glen at the end of the week, and [...]