Riding Rinks

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

Tree in Winter

Bristol, CT  2019

Wagon

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

Shed

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

Farmhouse

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

Blacksmith Shop

Shepard Meadows, Bristol, CT  2019

Shepard Meadows

Bristol, CT  2019

I attended an open house today at Shepard Meadows, a horse ranch that offers equine therapy to people of all ages.  You can read more about them here.

First Snow II

Niantic, CT  2019

First Snow

Niantic, CT  2019

See?  I told you so.  We didn't get as much snow as some areas of Connecticut.  Being only a mile or so from Long Island Sound, our temperatures were fairly moderate,  resulting in more rain than snow.

Backyard

Niantic, CT  2019

This is today's view from my backyard patio.  We're expecting some snow tonight, so tomorrow this should look much different.    I guess winter has finally arrived in SE Connecticut.  

Sweet Louise

Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT  2019

Interesting Wooden Boat

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2019

Long Island Sound

Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, CT 2019

One from the archives.....  A number of things have kept me from getting out to photograph.  Now the weather is going to  be a factor as winter is approaching.  So this week, I'll be reviewing my photos looking for those that didn't make my first cut, in choosing photos to post here.  

Chapel and Rocks

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

One last photo showing the chapel on Enders Island.

Rocky Shore

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

Gazebo and Chapel

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

Seaside Chapel

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

Stone Gate

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

St Edmund's Retreat

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

Our Lady of the Assumption Chapel

Enders Island, Mystic, CT  2019

This chapel is located on Enders Island, right off the coast of Mystic, CT.  You can read more about this special place here.

Lamp Post and Camera

Mystic, CT  2019

Cameras are everywhere these days.  I guess this one watches for anyone daring to loiter on the sidewalk crossing the Mystic River Bridge.  

Anchor

 Mystic, CT  2019

One can find ornamental anchors all over the Mystic area.  They seem to outlive their original ships.

Black Dog

Mystic, CT  2019

Jewelry Store

Mystic, CT  2019

Mystic Bridge Traffic

Mystic CT  2019

The summer season is well past, but that doesn't stop the tourists coming to Mystic.  There is always traffic here.

Fall Colors

Mystic, CT  2019

Anne

Mystic, CT  2019

Mayflower II

Mystic, CT 2019

The Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower, has been undergoing restoration at Mystic Seaport.  The restoration is nearly complete.  It will soon return to Plimouth Plantation in time to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims coming to America.

Mermaid

Mystic, CT  2019

For Sale

New London, CT  2019

New London Ferries

New London, CT  2019

Rocky Shore

Niantic, CT  2019

Horse and Buggy Parking

Landisville, PA  2019

You know you're in Pennsylvania Dutch country when you see these types of parking signs. 

Brick House

Landisville, PA  2019

Liberty International Airport Tower

Newark, NJ  2019

USS Sequoia - Presidential Seal

New London, CT  2019

USS Sequoia and Tug

New London, CT  2019

USS Sequoia - The Presidential Yacht

New London, CT  2019

To seek shelter from some pretty rough weather, The USS Sequoia was recently docked in New London on her way to Maine for restoration.  This yacht served during the administrations of Presidents Hoover up until Jimmy Carter.  

Sea and Clouds

Niantic, CT  2019

Surf's Up!!

Niantic, CT  2019

A little chilly for surfing, with temps in the mid-50's.  Winds were gusting up to 50 mph.

Angry Sound

Niantic, CT  2019

There were high winds in the northeast this week due to a "bomb cyclone".  It made for some pretty big waves along our beach in Niantic.  I have rarely seen Long Island Sound this rough.

Fishing Niantic Bay

Niantic, CT  2019

Steeples

New Haven, CT  2019

Clock Tower

New Haven, CT  2019

The top floor of a large parking garage provided an interesting 'eye level' look at the surrounding buildings.

Sunscreen Station

Niantic, CT  2019

The city has provided these convenient stations to dispense sunscreen for those who walk the 1.2 mile long boardwalk along Niantic Bay.  It even tells you how long you should stay out in the sun.

Beneath the Niantic River Bridge

Niantic, CT  2019

Driftwood Sculpture

Niantic, CT 2019

For some reason, I don't think these pieces of driftwood just happened to be placed just like this solely due to the forces of wind and surf.  

acela

Niantic, CT  2019