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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Watkins Glen’
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 [...]
Watkins Glen Camping Reflections
Recently we spent five days camping. If my family did not love the time together, I’d opt out for a luxury resort. I get enough of cooking, cleaning, and making beds all year at home. Vacation to me means rest and recreation topped with a generous dollop of pampering. I am a creature comfort person. [...]
Camper Camping Is the Way To Go
Traveling with a camper is much like being at home. I like creature comforts like AC, heating, refrigerator, freezer, stove. sink with hot and cold running water, toilet, bed, satellite television, and internet. I’m packing for Watkins Glen and NASCAR. Hubby and family can go to the races. I’ll find things to entertain myself like [...]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Dyson DC31 Animal Vacuum Cleaner
GIFT IDEA – DYSON DC31 ANIMAL I hate canister vacuums. I hate vacuums that don’t do the job. I hate vacuums with bags. Over the years many vacuums have come and gone in this house–and I mean top name brands like Hoover, Electrolux, and Phantom. Then I bought my first Dyson. It was love from [...]
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 [...]
My Name Is Murphy
I know you all have heard about Murphy’s Law. Well, it was made for me. Hubby and I spend the early morning packing the camper. We want to be on our way by noon. We make it after a quick stop at McD’s for some Dollar Menu purchases. On to the GSP as we locals [...]
