Wize Words On Sunday

 

Saturday Critters #656

 It's been hot and humid here at the Jersey Shore.

I have not been out and about much but recently took a drive around the 

Lake of the Lilies

I found this...

Great Blue Heron

I think this a young Heron, because of its coloring, what do you think.

As I was photographing the Heron I could hear the song of a 

Red Winged Black Bird

happy as can be, singing his little heart out.

Sharing today images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

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!

The Dazzling Daylily

 Daylilies?

What are your thoughts on those dazzling flowers?

I myself have a love/hate relationship with daylilies...as hard as I try, I can't seem to shake my love and subsequent hate for them.

Each plant produces as many as 10 - 15 flowers.  

They bloom in many different colors, but they only bloom for one day 

and then need to be deadheaded. 

I'm just not sure they are worth the work anymore!!

Cracker Barrel

Have you ever been to a 

Cracker Barrel?

It is such a cute place...to enjoy what feels like a "home cooked meal".

They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can enjoy breakfast at any time of the day or night.

Attached to the restaurant is an adorable gift shop that sells clothing, accessories, personal care items, home furnishings, candles, music, books and so much more.

We visited back on June 14th and this is what we walked in on...

- Halloween Decor -

I want that tree and I did not buy it while we were there.

Oh well...we will have to return to get it...

and that means another home cooked meal!

All of the decor was spooky, beautiful and fun.

I really love Halloween...I would like one of everything.

And what do you think, a little early for this, right?

 

Wise Words On Sunday

 

The All American Barbecue

oooooh to go to a barbecue serving this spread... 

- yes please -

or a hot dog hut that serves this.

These hot dogs are from a chain restaurant in New Jersey called

"WindMill"

We had hot dogs, french fries and onion rings, theirs are the best.

This is a picture of the mural inside the hot dog restaurant.

Yesterday, we stayed in and I made us... 

Deviled Eggs...

and Chicken Salad...ooops, I forgot to take a picture of the finished salad.

These are the ingredients, diced chicken, celery, onions, and sliced almonds,

 it was delicious once I mixed in the mayonnaise.

Right outside my back door, there is a Pink Hydrangea, I cut a few stems and brought them inside.

June's Bucket List Calendar finished up well...

colorful and fun.

17 butterflies emerged in June, they are all noted on the calendar.

You can read more about the very talented Brooklyn Swenson here.

She sells these beautiful calendars and much more.