More rain! The dense foliage surrounding our sites is a beautiful orange. The rains have dropped much to the ground, giving a carpet of orange as well. With the rain tapering off, we roll through Norman Rockwell last home area and north into Vermont. Gray skies and warm, i.e., shirtsleeve temps are not autumn-like, but we enjoy a stop in historic Manchester. Parking in the Orvis Fly Fishing Company's lot, some of us take the tow cars to wander the town while others tour Hildene House, once home of Abraham Lincoln's son. Magnificent garden vistas over the valleys and mountains, plus an interesting interior that came alive with a very good docent taking through the home, we later had lunch in town, then re-gathered for the short trip to Rutland, my home town and our location for the next four nights. Thankfully, the rains had stopped and the warm sun made the arrival a pleasant one.
Previously, Doris and I had literally tape measured the lot to be sure everyone would fit in the small space. With our diagram in hand, we were so pleased to see everyone follow directions by the numbers and fit as well as any super large puzzle could come to completion. Our smiles and applause to Joleta, Al, Bill and Tom for such precise parking!
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Rutland, VT Elks. Great location; little space. |
Evening found us partying in the Lodge. Happy hour, a $6 prime rib dinner (!), then Bingo. That's where we paid for our evening ... if you know what I mean. But, it was fun for all, especially meeting local people who made us feel so welcome.
