Category Archives: Travel

Extra, extra!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by shelaghvt

They made it. Against the odds (Las Vegas, 4:1) the Savvy?Travelers made it home to Vermont. They appear to be physically unharmed and no more psychologically damaged than when they started. They are cold but when asked if they would … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Home, Rain, Snow, Travel, Vermont | 4 Comments

Sentimental Journey … Interrupted

Posted on April 20, 2014 by shelaghvt

Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. ~ John Lennon Der mentsh trakht un Got lakht. (Man plans and God laughs.) ~ Yiddish Proverb Biking into Vermont is going to be the most amazing and emotional experience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Dogs, Friends, Hills, Home, Marriage, Massachusetts, Northampton, Snow, Travel | 8 Comments

Northampton

Posted on April 18, 2014 by shelaghvt

I already said in my Poughkeepsie post — in which I didn’t give Poughkeepsie anywhere near the recognition it deserves and would have gotten if it had fallen toward the beginning of the trip, rather than the end — that … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Eating, Food, Friends, Massachusetts, Memories, Northampton, Travel | 3 Comments

Poughkeepsie Post

Posted on April 17, 2014 by shelaghvt

For some reason, I have been charged with writing the Poughkeepsie post. “Why do we need a Poughkeepsie post?” I ask. “It was nice. We had fun,” I am told. “Then you write it.” “No, you. You should write it.” … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shelaghvt

I’ve been looking forward to Philly since leaving Charleston.  For me, entering Pennsylvania will be momentous and as we approach I am very excited.  But there is no welcome sign.  Ok, there is a Mason-Dixon sign but that is not … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Bike?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shelaghvt

Shelagh and I are not bikers.  Not really.  This may sound strange to some but we know that our biker friends are nodding knowingly.  Trust me on this.  We know bikers.  We have friends who are bikers.  We are not … Continue reading →

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Map Freak

Posted on April 15, 2014 by shelaghvt

If I ask you to think of that thing your spouse, partner or best friend does that bugs you the most, does something immediately spring to mind? Probably a few things. I know. Well, for me, it’s the map thing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Maps, Marriage, Travel | 2 Comments

Philadelphia (Or How I Broke a Perfectly Nice Puppy)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by shelaghvt

Our arrival in Philly is exciting on a couple of important levels. First, we’re looking forward to seeing our friends, Larry and Linda. Larry was Jerry’s college roommate and has stayed a very good friend since then. We get together with … Continue reading →

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Clearly, Dearly, Nearly

Posted on April 13, 2014 by shelaghvt

This trip has had the unexpected and mostly welcome effect of helping me remember events and experiences that were otherwise long forgotten. I think that’s a result of all the time that my bored mind floats around in my brain, … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Godspell, Memories, Travel | 3 Comments

Philology … from a Philadelphian … trying to get to Philadelphia

Posted on April 10, 2014 by shelaghvt

Linguists make it clear that the meaning of words changes with time. Check out the meaning of “silly” as it changes from Shakespeare’s to our present usage. Very interesting. They tell us that to try to keep our language usage … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Friends, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philology, Travel | 2 Comments