Westcott Beach State Park, Sackets Harbor, New York
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: …. For understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. ~ Proverbs 1:6
Wanna know why I try to work on the blog every day or two? Because when I don’t, or at least when I don’t write it, then I forget all those little dramatic events that happen that make this thing more interesting to read. Sigh . . . .
It’s still July 4th as I write this, and at least I have a few notes about today that I put into my phone. Precious few. Heavy sigh . . . .
And there are also the pictures . . .
When we started out this morning, we were only going to sight-see at a couple of towns along the coast. Our original plan was to drive to a town named Cape Vincent first to see their lighthouse. And that’s what we did. Their Visitor Center wasn’t open yet, so we just walked around the grounds.
Now THAT was an exciting way to begin the day!
They preferred the shade, so it wasn’t easy to get a decent picture.
We had to wait.
Kinda like wildlife photographers, but without the extreme patience. : )
This one was my favorite.
We expected to find a nice little coastal town with things to see and maybe a walk along Lake Ontario, so we stopped at the Visitor Center. There was a nice couple volunteering who showed us around their little museum.
However, when we asked the couple what they would recommend we do in their town? They had nothing. Except to tell us to go next door to the Chamber of Commerce office. Which we did. And although the woman there was also very nice and even had a bowl of candy to share with us, she couldn’t come up with a single thing either, and told us to go to the town of Clayton. How very strange!!! It was all we could do not to laugh! 😊
So we moved on up the road, making a quick left-hand turn when we spotted a sign for Burnham State Park. We drove around, but it was only a small campground.
Then we found Cedar Point! Yeah! America’s Roller Coast! Not. It was yet another State Park which was also mostly camping, but had some nice water access – for boats and people. And still the rising water leaves its mark on the landscape.
Still making our way to Clayton, we spotted the Foster-Blake Woods Preserve. We were getting hungry, so we pulled in and checked to see if it would be a place where we could scarf some food down. We found a trail and carried our lunch with us to a bench alongside the water.
We were sorry Rich and Martha couldn’t make it today.
And then we found the town of Clayton. The Chamber woman was right. It was a nice town! We walked around (still looking for that visor) and sat around and watched ships and people, and missed being home for the baby shower at Kyle & Shena’s. ☹
These bladders and sand bags are what they’re using to try to protect their businesses.
Sure hope it’s working!
Again. No privacy. You couldn’t close the entrance door.
We don’t know what that barge was carrying, but it’s being pushed by a tugboat.
(Aren’t tugboats supposed to tug??) : )
The same boat we passed on our cruise at Boldt Castle!
We didn’t know, but it was about a foot long!
A stone house built around 1817 for an early shipbuilding family, the Hugunin’s.
A couple of people sent us pictures from the party. Looks like a good time was had by all!
Mod Squad? A male version of Charlie’s Angels?
Now I’m just dating myself . . . .
We were ready to leave Clayton, and I don’t remember how it happened, but we ended up crossing over a toll bridge onto Wellesley Island for a look around. They had some really nice trails here, but Blaine neglected to wear his brace or take a stick along because it was unclear what the trail rating was. As it turned out, he should’ve had both. But we took a shorter, easy trail back and he ended up being fine by morning. That means he’s healing! Thank You, Lord!
Back across the bridge (but no toll this way), and settle in for a long drive home. We somehow managed to get an hour away. 😊
Even though we spent the day mostly wandering, we still chocked up 18,000 steps! Below is a terrific burger recipe from tonight’s dinner.
Chalk this one up to another unexpectedly interesting day with no schedule whatsoever!
BURGERS
1 ½ # hamburger
1 piece white bread, crust removed and cut into ¼” pieces
8 t. milk
1 ¼ t. Kosher salt
¼ t. pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. ketchup
Mash together the milk and bread until lumpy, add remaining ingredients except meat. Mix well. Add meat and mix carefully, but thoroughly. Form into loose balls, then flatten.