How In The World Did I miss This?

I would like to preface this post by saying, "I know everything"!

Not in the smarts category, 

but if there is a craft show, art show, festival, or an event of any kind, 

I know about it and I am there.

Car shows, a special train ride, a garden show, or a movie on the beach...I know.

So how did I miss this?

These Large Boats came to New Jersey for the 4th of July parade in New York.

They gathered and docked in the water at Sandy Hook prior to the parade.

Sandy Hook is about 40 minutes from home and we certainly would have gone to see them, had we known.

Click on - Sail4th 250 Guide - to read more about the parade.

The boats left Sandy Hook on the 4th and traveled...

this path to New York City for the parade.

The following 5 pictures I took as the story aired on our local news station.

I found these 5 picture's on-line and decided to share them as well.

More than 100 tall ships participated in the celebration.

I am so sad I missed this, it looks to be a wonderful event, one I would have really enjoyed.

I will have to keep an ear out for next years parade...I hope this becomes an annual event.

I really wish I had seen it!

Peddler's Village Again

 Back in June, on the 25th, you may remember that we visited

Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pa.

It was an intentional visit to see the sand sculptures and for a walk around their summer gardens.

We enjoyed dinner at Earls American Restaurant

We shared a Ceasar Salad with Pickled Onions, Parmesan Cheese and Croutons

We both ordered the 5 Hour Short Ribs cooked in a personal sized cast iron skillet,

with Scallions, Crispy Lotus Root, Snap Peas and Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This. Was. Amazing.

We shared the Creme Brulee' for dessert.

Peddlers Village

is an adorable, well curated shopping village, with beautiful, well maintained gardens.

They have amazing restaurants, festivals, sweets and a pretty carousel for the kids.

Peddlers Village is located in Bucks County, Pa...about 90 minutes from home.

If you are ever in the area, be sure and stop by.

Eat at Earls Newa American Restaurant, their food is the best!