New Fall Items

Portsmouth, NH  2016

The VW "bus" didn't look new to me.  I saw this item for sale at a couple of boutique shops in Portland.  It is actually a cooler.  

Triptych

Portsmouth, NH  2016

We ran across this interesting painting  when stopping for lunch in Portsmouth.  I guess you could call it a "triptych" and it depicts a the street scened outside this restaurant.

Federal Cigar

Portsmouth, NH  2016

Rudi's

Portsmouth, NH, 2016

Scarecrows

Portsmouth, NH  2016

'Tis the season, and these scarecrows were out in force, a week before Halloween in Portsmouth. 

Street Scene

Portsmouth, NH  2016

I've been away from the blog for a few days, traveling this past weekend throughout New England.  One of our stops was in the city of Portsmouth, NH, which is one of my favorite places to visit in New England.  This downtown is alway bustling with activity, no matter what time of day, or day of the week.

Engine

Westbrook, CT  2016

Hmmmm.......

Niantic, CT  2016

Neighborhood Fall Colors

Niantic, CT  2016

Mums

Niantic, CT  2016

Pumpkins

Niantic, CT  2016

Another Pansy

Niantic, CT  2016

Pansies

Niantic, CT  2016

Art Imitating Life

Niantic, CT  2016

Colors of Autumn II

Niantic, CT  2016

I think pumpkins should always be "pumpkin orange".....

Colors of Autumn

Niantic, CT  2016

Nymph

North Stongington, CT  2016

Mac 'N Cheese

North Stonington, CT  2016

Food trucks are quite the thing these days, and have become very elaborate.  Just about any type of food imaginable these days can be bought from a truck.  This one featured gourmet grilled  cheese sandwiches along with various mac 'n cheese dishes.  I'm not sure which wine being offered would go best with mac 'n cheese though.

Harvest Festival

North Stonington, CT  2016

Every fall, my favorite Connecticut winery, Jonathan Edwards hosts a two-day harvest festival with, music, plenty of food, crafts, and of course, their wine.  Every year it seems to get more popular and attracts a pretty large crowd. 

Face

New London, CT  2016

Kayaks and Paddle Boards

Mystic, CT  2016

Outdoor Lounge

Mystic, CT  2016

Boats of All Sizes

Mystic, CT  2016

I think I might be able to afford one on the kayaks here. 

Jog Interrupted

Mystic, CT  2016

9:40 AM

Mystic, CT  2014

In answer to a question posed by a follower of mine on a previous post, the Mystic River Bridge is a bascule bridge.  Each of the concrete counterweights weighs about 209 tons, which only partially offsets the weight of the approximately 600 ton weight of the main span.  Lifting the bridge requires two, 1400 lb, 40 horsepower direct current electric motors.  During the season it raises at 40 minutes past the hour, as shown here.

When lowered,  the bridge carries close to 12,000 vehicles a day, traveling on US 1, across the Mystic River.  It is quite the tourist attraction in Mystic, and as longtime followers of this blog know, a favorite subject of mine to photograph when in Mystic.

Mystic River Scene

Mystic, CT  2016