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Lake Sunapee Region Hiking & its Stewards

By Stephen Handley, Jr. Clark Loop trailhead (photo by Stephen Handley)        Hosted by non-profit Ausbon Sargent, a Bird Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. on May 18 at Wilmot’s Cassey Brook Preserve. RSVP at (603) 526-7934 or email wca@wilmotwca.org with “Spring Bird Walk” in the subject line. Volunteer Appreciation Day is May 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Sunapee Harbor at LSPA’s Center for Lake…

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Hiking a trans pride flag up 131 mountains in the Northern Appalachians, parts 58-61: the Monadnocks!!!

Pack Monadnock - 60/131:

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What to do While You’re in New London, New Hampshire

Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire, New London is a delightful blend of natural beauty, rich history, and cozy small-town charm.

Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or just seeking a relaxing getaway, this picturesque town has something for everyone.

From exploring scenic hiking trails and pristine lakes to immersing yourself in arts and local history, New London offers experiences that are as diverse as they are memorable.

So, if you’re planning a visit or simply daydreaming about your next adventure, here are some must-see spots that truly capture the spirit of this enchanting New England town.

New London

,

New Hampshire

, offers a charming blend of natural beauty, arts, and small-town vibes. Here are some fun things to see and do in New London, NH:

Mount Sunapee

What: This popular ski resort is ideal for winter skiing and snowboarding. In warmer months, enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking, and the aerial adventure park.

Where: 25 minutes from New London.

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens

What: Explore the estate of John Milton Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary. Enjoy walking trails, serene gardens, and a historic house tour.

Where: Located on the shores of Lake Sunapee, about 10 minutes from New London.

Colby-Sawyer College

What: This picturesque campus offers beautiful walking paths and the Marian Graves Mugar Art Gallery, showcasing both student and professional exhibits.

Where: Right in the heart of New London.

Lake Sunapee

What: Perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Enjoy relaxing lakeside views and a variety of water sports.

Where: Less than 10 minutes from New London.

New London Barn Playhouse

What: Catch a live performance at this historic summer theater, known for high-quality productions and a lively atmosphere.

Where: Main Street, New London.

Pleasant Lake

What: Enjoy scenic views, swimming, paddle boarding, and the Pleasant Lake Inn's lakeside dining.

Where: Just a few minutes from New London.

Ice House Museum

What: A unique collection of historic New England cars, machinery, and memorabilia that takes you back in time.

Where: In New London, on Main Street.

Winslow State Park

What: Offers hiking trails up Mount Kearsarge, a scenic mountain with rewarding views of the surrounding area.

Where: 15 minutes from New London.

Spring Ledge Farm

What: Experience the local flavors with fresh produce, seasonal flower picking, and a charming farm stand.

Where: Main Street, New London.

New London Historical Society

What: Step into the past with historic buildings, artifacts, and exhibits that showcase New London’s rich heritage.

Where: Little Sunapee Road, New London.

Pine Hill Ski Club – A great spot for cross-country skiing with beautiful trails.

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or cultural experiences, New London has a bit of everything!

As you can see, New London, New Hampshire, is brimming with charm, history, and outdoor fun.

Whether you’re hiking up a mountain, strolling through gardens, or enjoying a show at the local playhouse, this small town offers big experiences.

I hope this guide inspires you to explore all that New London has to offer, whether for a day trip or a longer stay.

So, pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to create some unforgettable memories in this beautiful corner of New England!

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Montcalm Golf Club Offers Stay & Play Packages

Ideal Time to Golf and Visit New Hampshire for Weekday, Summer & Fall Stay & Play Packages

If you’re considering a New Hampshire golf trip this summer or autumn, look no further than the award-winning 6,829 yard Montcalm Golf Club, one of Golf Digest’s top rated courses and one of New England’s premier golf experiences.

Located in Enfield, New Hampshire, Montcalm is currently taking reservations for a new Stay & Play package that provides visitors access to this hidden gem with unlimited use of the course and club’s practice and training facility. The packages, which are offered now through the fall, include accomodations at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon.

Two Stay & Play packages are available:

·       The Montcalm is a two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriot in Lebanon, NH and includes three rounds of golf, preferred tee times and breakfast or lunch at Montcalm daily. It includes cart fees, green fees, club storage and unlimited use of the practice facility with complimentary shuttle service from the Marriott. Rates are $375 per person, double occupancy which includes tax and $495 per person, single occupancy which includes tax.

·       The Vista is a one night stay with two rounds of golf and the same offerings at $229 per person, double occupancy which includes tax and $289 per person single occupancy which includes tax.

“For those who want to golf in a splendid setting or take advantage of other nearby activities, this is a great time to visit Montcalm,” said Steve Rogers, Montcalm Golf Club’s Director of Golf. “During these unprecedented times we have welcomed many day-trippers who visit us from Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine. Why not come for a few days? The golf is great, the views are magnificent and the weather is ideal. When autumn arrives you won’t find a more stunning backdrop than the panoramic mountain views that surround our club.”

Situated between the Green Mountain National Forest and the White Mountain National Forest in the Upper Valley section of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region, Montcalm Golf Club has outstanding views of Killington, Vermont’s Green Mountains and Mt. Ascutney, as well as rolling hills of velvet fairways and greens.

In addition to Montcalm, there are endless adventures while visiting New Hampshire -- from scenic kayaking, walking trails and hiking opportunities to lakes, seacoast offerings and tax-free shopping. When it comes to dining options you’ll find delicious local offerings from farm to table, and fresh craft beer and wine throughout the state.

Montcalm Golf Club is conveniently located off of I-89 Exit 15 at 2 Smith Pond Rd. Enfield, NH 03748.

To learn more about the Stay and Play packages call 603-448-5665 or visit the website: https://montcalmgolfclub.com. Blackout dates will apply so it is recommended to secure your tee times by contacting Montcalm first

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This Vacation Explore Outdoor Adventure Activities in Grafton County

Newfound Lake is nestled 40 miles north of Concord, NH. Stretching for seven miles through scented forests and regularly refreshed by underground springs, the lakes pristine waters are ringed with vacation rentals ranging from fully furnished cottage deep in the woods to luxurious waterfront home. Imagine waking up to birdsong and drinking in the scenic views as you sip your morning coffee and plan the day ahead. There are abundant of water activities and outdoor fun for family members of all age and group available just minutes from your lakefront vacation rentals. Some of these outdoor activities close to your Grafton County Vacation Collage Rentals are boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, visit to Sculpture Rock Natural Park, Eco-Tours and winter fun and adventure. These lake view and Mountain View is ideal vacation spot in the woods, with family and friends. Loaded with all modern day amenities and services New Found Memories came into existence to make your vacation in Bristol, New Hampshire truly remarkable.

New Hampshire is a region favoured by tourists for its amazing beaches and Lakes. New Hampshire’s Lake Region dominates the centre of the state and provides endless spots to chill and relax in the summers. 183 ft. deep, Newfound Lake is one the deepest lake in the States. This cleanest lake in New Hampshire is fed by 8 springs, and its 22 miles shoreline is largely undeveloped, which offers tourists the much needed peaceful environment for vacationing. On the northern shore of the lake, the Newfound Audubon Centre has interactive exhibits and trails through the lakeside woods and along the shore, providing spots for kayak or canoes. The lake view 2 Bedroom Cottage Newfound Lake is what you need for a perfect vacation in the naturally beautiful landscape of Bristol, New Hampshire. Some of the scenic and mesmerizing lakes in New Hampshire include Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, Lake Sunapee, Newfound Lake, Lake Umbagog, Pawtuckaway Lake, Eco Lake, North Conway, White Lake, Lake Francis, Connecticut Lakes, are some of 944 lakes, that attracts tourists and peoples around the globe.

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3. Lake Solitude, Mount Sunapee, Charles Cormier Photography

A short hike from the base of Mount Sunapee will lead you to Lake Solitude, which offers a uniquely serene spot to watch our majestic night skies come to life. On a clear night, you can catch shooting stars striking across your view as the mesmerizing universe reflects in the calm waters below

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Why You Should Consider a Trip to New Hampshire

In a case where you would love a great vacation, you would need to consider New Hampshire as one of the options. You would be amazed at how people tend to travel from many parts of the world to enjoy New Hampshire State’s activities and attractions. You would need to know that there tend to be so much right from the ocean beaches, the lake region to the White Mountains. As a result, the many tourist attractions tend to make New Hampshire one of the best tourists destinations both for families and adults for beaches, mountains, ocean, fun family attractions among other activities. You would need to know that some of the best New Hampshire attractions even before choosing one of the best restaurants New Hampshire. You would be amazed at how some families have identifies some spots they always find themselves visiting once in a while. Bearing in mind that there tend to be outdoor activities for both winter and summer, you would need to note that NH tends to offer trip activities in all seasons.  Lake Sunapee in Dartmouth is one of the places you may need to consider to visit in your stay here in NH. You would need to note that Dartmouth tends to be one of the serene regions one may consider visiting for outdoor activities whether in summer or winter. Lake Sunapee tends to offer enough water sports and related water activities one would enjoy during his or her vacation. For those who love winter-related sports, Dartmouth tends to offer mountain climbing, snowmobiling as well as skiing. One would also need to consider taking a few shots of the bridges that can act as a very good backdrop. For those who love entertainment, you would enjoy enough as well as a bit of culture. Find out more at https://hereinnh.com/events/. To people who love lakes, towering forests, and rivers, New Hampshire would be a dream vacation destination. Individuals who love outdoor activities tend to travel from very far especially for fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, boating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ATV riding, as well as moose watching. One would also not need to forget about the many festivals and activities that tend to be plentiful in most of the towns in NH. One would also need to remember that the lake region tends to have as many activities, things to do and things to see. In the same manner, one would need to check what Merrimack Valley region has to offer even as he or she searches for events in New Hampshire. The Monadnock region, the seacoast region, and the White Mountain regions also have so much you can enjoy during your visit to NH. Learn more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshire.

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Another beautiful aspect of New Hampshire is the Lakes Region.  This includes Lakes Winnipesaukee, Squam, Winnisquam, Sunapee, Ossipee, and Newfound.  On our trip, we stayed in Georges Mills beside Lake Sunapee.  The lakes offer canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, and all other forms of boating, swimming, hiking, biking, and all around scenic viewing. #travelblogger #travel #igtravel #roadtrip #sxsadventures #newhampshire #family50roadtrippingtheunitedstates https://www.instagram.com/p/BsuIKoXhKK6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o2viyapldw1u

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The Part I'm Whole In: Christmas Day 2018 Edition

The Part I’m Whole In: Christmas Day 2018 Edition

I wrote this about three years ago  (during my 31 Days of A Sense of Place challenge):

I grew up primarily in three suburban neighbourhoods. What I remember most, as far as landscape that felt like home, were the wooded places and fields, behind our house in two places, nearby in another. Not deep woods, not real wilderness by any means, but a green place to escape, without humans. Particularly…

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Just Pinned to New Hampshire: The shortest route up Mount Kearsarge is just over two miles. This easy hike can be done any time of year, and offers beautiful views of the Sunapee region of New Hampshire. https://t.co/RDw0JADugt https://t.co/VADqrEaFuE

Just Pinned to New Hampshire: The shortest route up Mount Kearsarge is just over two miles. This easy hike can be done any time of year, and offers beautiful views of the Sunapee region of New Hampshire. https://t.co/RDw0JADugt pic.twitter.com/VADqrEaFuE

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What to do While You’re in New London, New Hampshire

Whether you're a nature lover, history buff, or just seeking a relaxing getaway, this picturesque town has something for everyone.

From exploring scenic hiking trails and pristine lakes to immersing yourself in arts and local history, New London offers experiences that are as diverse as they are memorable. 

So, if you’re planning a visit or simply daydreaming about your next adventure, here are some must-see spots that truly capture the spirit of this enchanting New England town.

New London, New Hampshire, offers a charming blend of natural beauty, arts, and small-town vibes. 

Here are some fun things to see and do in New London, NH:

Mount Sunapee

What: This popular ski resort is ideal for winter skiing and snowboarding. In warmer months, enjoy hiking trails, mountain biking, and the aerial adventure park.

Where: 25 minutes from New London.

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens

What: Explore the estate of John Milton Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary. Enjoy walking trails, serene gardens, and a historic house tour.

Where: Located on the shores of Lake Sunapee, about 10 minutes from New London.

Colby-Sawyer College

What: This picturesque campus offers beautiful walking paths and the Marian Graves Mugar Art Gallery, showcasing both student and professional exhibits.

Where: Right in the heart of New London.

Lake Sunapee

What: Perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Enjoy relaxing lakeside views and a variety of water sports.

New London Barn Playhouse

What: Catch a live performance at this historic summer theater, known for high-quality productions and a lively atmosphere.

Where: Main Street, New London.

Pleasant Lake

What: Enjoy scenic views, swimming, paddle boarding, and the Pleasant Lake Inn's lakeside dining.

Where: Just a few minutes from New London.

Ice House Museum

What: A unique collection of historic New England cars, machinery, and memorabilia that takes you back in time.

Where: In New London, on Main Street.

Winslow State Park

What: Offers hiking trails up Mount Kearsarge, a scenic mountain with rewarding views of the surrounding area.

Where: 15 minutes from New London.

Spring Ledge Farm

What: Experience the local flavors with fresh produce, seasonal flower picking, and a charming farm stand.

Where: Main Street, New London.

New London Historical Society

What: Step into the past with historic buildings, artifacts, and exhibits that showcase New London’s rich heritage.

Where: Little Sunapee Road, New London.

Pine Hill Ski Club – A great spot for cross-country skiing with beautiful trails.

As you can see, New London, New Hampshire, is brimming with charm, history, and outdoor fun. 

Whether you’re hiking up a mountain, strolling through gardens, or enjoying a show at the local playhouse, this small town offers big experiences.

I hope this guide inspires you to explore all that New London has to offer, whether for a day trip or a longer stay. 

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Prita and Mac’s wedding at Twin Lake Village

It was only natural that Prita and Mac host their wedding at Twin Lake Village, as the 100-year old breathtaking lakefront property in New Hampshire overlooking Little Lake Sunapee was developed by the bride’s extended family. The couple invited their friends and family to share in the love, along with the rustic scenery, lake home accommodations and tennis, boating shuffle board and hiking. The lawn ceremony and white tent reception were coordinated by Naturally Elegant Designs. Stunning florals and greenery by Emily Herzig Floral dressed every detail including a ceremony arch and a suspended escort card display. Lucky for us, Kelsey Combe Photography was on hand and captured all the breezy beauty and airy details of the lakeshore event in these beautiful images.

What made the wedding special and unique?

Our wedding took place over Labor Day Weekend at Twin Lake Village (or TLV as we like to call it!). It was developed by my extended family and has been in business for over 100 years. It is a beautiful property located in New Hampshire overlooking Little Lake Sunapee, and is home to a gorgeous hotel, houses scattered across the property that can house anywhere from 6-14 people, a par-3 9 hole golf course, boat house, tennis courts, shuffle board and amazing hiking trails! We both love the outdoors and wanted a place where family and friends could relax over the holiday weekend and partake in fun activities. My Dad grew up on the property before college, and my parents (bride’s parents!) got married there, as did many of my cousins, so it felt right and special to have it there too!

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

We were living in Connecticut at the time and one of my girlfriends who had gotten married the year before spoke highly about a small boutique a mile down the street from where I lived. It was started by a woman who left her job in investment banking in New York City to pursue her passion and start the bridal boutique. I thought that was so badass so naturally I went!! It was the 2nd or 3rd dress I found and I never looked back. I loved the boutique because of how down to earth and kind everyone was and how cozy and private the space felt. The dress is made by Spanish designer Pronovias and has been seen on so many different brides – and it doesn’t surprise me because it has a special way of conforming to a woman’s body and making anyone feel beautiful.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

Mac (short for Macpherson) is of Scottish descent (specifically, the “MacPherson” clan for all you Scottish history buffs), so all the groomsmen wore ties that featured the MacPherson clan tartan.

We wanted our ceremony to be personal so we had a very close family friend officiate, Mac and I wrote our own vows and we asked close family to prepare readings (of their choosing!).

My mother is Indonesian and I was fortunate enough to spend my childhood there. She wanted to bring some Indonesia to the party so she and my aunts wore traditional Indonesian formal wear (Kebaya).

Having the wedding at TLV was personal and special as well because everyone stayed on site and the entire property was walkable, which was fantastic for bonding and partaking in activities. We had a party on the beach the day before the wedding and hosted a golf tournament. Everyone attended a BBQ the night before the wedding on the lawn.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

Oh man this is such a hard one! So many. Walking down the aisle was pretty surreal. I was so nervous! I think the most memorable part of the day was the dancing we did. The band was INCREDIBLE. We were all so sweaty by the end of the night that we all jumped in the lake!

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

Mac and I met in college, but didn’t start dating until junior year! We had been dating for seven years when Mac proposed on the top of Mt. Lafayette, a 5,240 ft. mountain in New Hampshire that we had hiked up. We were with two very good friends of ours who had no idea. My girlfriend had sprained both her knees on the hike and we had to move slowly so she didn’t injure herself more! When we got to the summit of the mountain, the sun was setting, and we were an hour late. Little did we know, Mac had hiked up for the past 7 hours with a bottle of champagne and an entire charcuterie board ON HIS BACK!! We laughed and cried and proceeded to hike down to the hut we were staying in, in the dark.

Photographer: Kelsey Combe Photography // Coordinator: Naturally Elegant Designs // Florals: Emily Herzig Floral // Stationery: Crissie Vitale Creative // Venue: Twin Lake Village // Gown Designer: Pronovias // Salon / Boutique: A Little Something White // Hair & Makeup: Jenny Luu // Wedding Cake: Milk Bar // Bridesmaids Dresses: Watters // Ties: Gordon Nicholson Kilt Makers // Band: East Coast Soul // Rentals: Lakes Region Tent / Exeter Events & Tents

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Winter Sports Injury Liability in New England

New England is known for a number of outdoor attractions throughout the year, such as fishing in the spring, scenic beaches and hiking trails in summer, foliage in the autumn and snow sports in the winter.

With snowboarders and skiers coming from around the U.S. to popular mountains such as Mount Sunapee and Mount Snow, two topics always find their way into headlines – the rising cost of lift tickets and the inherent risk for injury with these activities.

Over the past 10 years, an average of 41 people have died from skiing or snowboarding-related accidents on an annual basis, according to the National Ski Areas Association. Serious injuries such as paralysis and head injuries make up about 44 of those incidents each year. The NSAA says this equals about 1 serious injury per 1 million skier or snowboarder visits to a mountain.

“Skiing and snowboarding enjoy an excellent safety record. Skiing and snowboarding are less dangerous than other high-energy participation sports, and less so than some common activities,” the NSAA said. “However, skiing and snowboarding are still challenging and require physical skills that are only learned over time with practice. The sports involve some inherent risk, but in some measure, it is the thrill that entices most skiers and riders to pursue the sports. Even with the attendant risks, the health and fitness benefits of skiing and snowboarding are enjoyed by people of all ages across the slopes each season.”

  Winter Sports and Personal Injury Liability

Most New England states have laws regulating lawsuits and personal injury claims against ski resorts except in the cases of obvious negligence. The risk of the sport has been taken into consideration by the lawmakers.

For example, the Massachusetts law expects that “a skier who boards a recreational tramway shall be presumed to have sufficient abilities to use the same, and shall follow any written or oral instruction given regarding its use and no skier shall embark on a recreational tramway without authority of the operator.”

In clear language, Massachusetts assumes the skier or snowboarder has the skills needed to be on the mountain, and they can’t hold the facility liable if they get hurt. This also applies to interacting with other skiers and snowboarders on the hill.

“A skier skiing down hill shall have the duty to avoid any collision with any other skier, person or object on the hill below him, and … the responsibility for collisions by any skier with any other skier or person shall be solely that of the skier or person involved and not that of the operator, and the responsibility for the collision with any obstruction, man-made or otherwise, shall be solely that of the skier and not that of the operator, provided that such obstruction is properly marked pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the board.”

In the scenario where someone executes a jump over a skier and makes contact with them, the law states that the facility is not liable – as it was the responsibility of both skiers to keep themselves safe.

Similarly, in Vermont, the law says that skiers are liable for rescue expenses, and attorney fees and costs with the ski area operators being exempt from liability in response to rescue situations except under gross negligence.

  Taking Action Against a Resort

While skiers are assigned with the majority of the responsibility because of the assumed inherent dangers of the sport, facility owners don’t get carte blanche. The law says they must still make sure to maintain the facility, equipment and provide appropriate signage. This also includes “trail maintenance and emergency vehicles, including snowmobiles” that must have flashing or rotating lights. When marking trails for danger or closure, it must be “in a manner to afford skiers reasonable notice.”

There is, however, the added difficulty of witnesses and a short window of time in which to bring an action forward against the facility. Section 71P of the law says that no action shall be brought against the ski area operator for injury unless the area was notified within 90 days of the incident.

The only exception to this is if the “court finds under the circumstances of the particular case that such ski area operator had actual knowledge of said injury or had reasonable opportunity to learn of said injury within said ninety-day period.”

So, even though the dangers of the sport are often touted, when compared to other sports, skiing and snowboarding pose significantly less danger. However, when accidents do occur, unless the facility can be found grossly negligent or failed to notify the individual of significant dangers, the burden of cost and injury fall on the skier or snowboarder.

From us here at Kiley Law Group, be safe out there.

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My Summer Story - Catch A Fish - Kinda

Let It GOOOOOO.

Ya - that is what I did. I let the silly fish go, by accident. It must have been my awesome Frozen fishing pole that Tony got me. 

Let me start from the beginning. The truth is I should have just put “Go fishing” not - “Catch A Fish”. Those who know me, know that staying still for a long period of time, while being quiet, just isn’t my thing. But I liked the idea of exploring with my boyfriend and trying something brand new.  Sure, I fished with my Grandpa, once upon a time, and with my little Mickey Mouse fishing pole. I am sure I caught some stuff at Lake Sunapee, with his help - but besides that, fishing just wasn’t an Amanda activity. But this summer I was determined to make it one! 

Tony and I decided to both take a day off of work and go to Bigelow Hallow to explore and fish. The night before we did some prep work. We packed a little meal, got some stuff together to hike through the brush, and of course we bought me my own fishing pole.  We went to WalMart and picked up some tackle and some other fish stuff (I wasn’t really paying attention) and then I saw it - the meca - the only thing I needed in my life - a Disney Frozen fishing pole. 

All I had to do was look at Tony and start singing “Let It Go” and he was ready to say “Fine, I will get it for you as long as you stop singing” (my true superpower).  Once I had that pole I was truly ready for the day to come.

Bigelow Hollow was beautiful. We walked in and got to see some underage kids get busted for alcohol - which is always amusing - and then we picked a path and started to go go go. I would be lying if I said I enjoyed all the hiking. It was a bit too much for my liking, but Tony loved it and that makes me happy. 

We found a cute little spot that Tony was convinced we could walk out to and after failing to dig up worms we decided to fish with the meat from the soup (we are regular adventure men) and out we went. 

Well, needless to say, it was NOT easy to walk out to the rock, and the meat from the soup did nothing for us. It was not a success. But it was beautiful, I got a great picture and we laughed a whole lot. The closest I got to actually catching a fish was watching Tony catch one and then I did something stupid which made him accidentally let it go. Whoops. 

We tried so hard. 

Then, a couple weeks later we went to Vermont on a trip with Tony’s family and we gave fishing one more try. 

Nada. 

Less than nada. 

I did not catch a fish this summer. 

But - I did get a Frozen fishing pole. 

I’m satisfied. 

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Have/Go To A Bonfire

Attend An Outdoor Concert

Watch The Waves

Go Kayaking

Take A Road Trip

Go To The Drive-In

Have A Picnic

Watch Fireworks

Host A Barbecue

Gaze At The Stars

Catch A Fish *kinda

Eat Popsicles

Go To A Farmers Market

Dominate The CT Wine Trail

Make New Friends

Lose The Damn Weight

Use A Rainy Day To Read Instead Of Watch TV

Volunteer

Go Night Swimming

Do Something BOLD and ADVENTUROUS

Keep Up A Garden

Sit Poolside All Day

Have A Water Balloon Fight

Take A Day Trip

Go On A Bike Ride

Go To A Yard Goats Game

Sleep In A Tent

Try A New Restaurant

Get A Tattoo

One Full Day Without Technology

Connect With An Old Friend

Watch A Sunset

Host A Pool Party

Tie-Dye

Pick Strawberries

Rock A New Hair Color

Go On A Double Date

Visit A New Place

Be Spontaneous

And I’m Out-

Amanda

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