No. 2000

According to the stats kept by Blogger, this will be my 2000th post since starting back in October 2011.  I think this calls for a little bit of a celebration.  I has been quite a ride since then, and I'm thankful for those who follow and comment.  

Niantic, CT  2017

These are some of the better shots taken during the Celebrate East Lyme festival here in town.  It was my first attempt at shooting fireworks.  Believe me, any decent shots I might have captured are attributed to shear luck rather than any great photographic skills I might have acquired since starting this blog.  As always, thanks for looking.

Kids Always Win

New London, CT  2017

Amphibious Landing Demo

New London, CT  2017

One of the attractions seen during Sailfest was this amphibious landing exercise which was either carried out by Marines or Navy personnel , but  I guess it could also be an exercise carried out by the Army.  All of theses boats worked together to "land" at one of the docks as shown below.  

Mystic Whaler

New London, CT  2017

One can't have Sailfest without at least one sailing vessel.   The Mystic Whaler is a reproduction of a 19th century coastal cargo schooner built in 1967 and rebuilt in 1993.  Today she's available for charters, dinner cruises, and other cruises around the New London area. She has all the latest amenities and is totally compliant with USCG regulations.

Corn Dogs

New London, CT  2017

BBQ

New London, CT  2017

There's no excuse for going hungry at Sailfest. 

Flags and Flowers

New London, CT  2017

Deep Fried

New London, CT  2017

Is there anyone else out there who think Oreo cookies are fine, just the way they are?  

Flower Power

New London, CT  2017

Here's something one doesn't see everyday.  It looks a little prettier than just adding solar panels to one's roof, but not by much.  I'm not sure I'd want something like this sitting on my front lawn.

Sailfest 2017

New London, CT 2017

Summer festivals continued in New London the second weekend in July with their annual Sailfest.  There were over 100 exhibitors, artists, food trucks, etc.  

Acela

Niantic, CT  2017

The Acela train is Amtrak's "high speed" express train that runs along the Northeast Corridor line from Boston to Washington D.C.  It only stops in New Haven in Connecticut. 

LaurinLin D

Niantic, CT  2017

Dresses in a Row

Niantic, CT  2017

SeaWeeds

Niantic, CT  2017

Art Fair

Niantic, CT  2017

Along with summertime in Connecticut there are festivals and art fairs somewhere in the state just about every weekend.  In Niantic the first weekend in July the is an Arts and Crafts Show, along with a Lobster Fest, all sponsored by the local Lions Club.