Yesterday was the first day of the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival. Opening festivities were planned for Crandall Park in Glens Falls, NY. But then the rains came and the wind gusts started…up to 10 miles per hour according to the weather reports. So they held the block party but no balloons in the air.
Maybe today will be better.
I had to get out. Summer is almost over and I’ve done NOTHING! I know you’ve heard it all before but I really had to try to get out so I bought a ticket on the River Quest Lighthouse Cruise. River Quest runs cruises on the lower end of the Connecticut River. I’ve been on a couple of their Eagle Cruises.
It takes about 2 hours to get there but the cruises are always fun. relaxing and educational. The lighthouse cruise is only done once a year and it’s the only cruise that leaves the Connecticut River and ventures into the Long Island Sound.
So here are a few images from my day:
Good morning! 
2 hours later there’s the Goodspeed Opera House!
A Eagle!
Look what happens when you do not get the proper permits!
Bass Fishing
My spare car is a Helicopter…how’d you like to commute with that?
Osprey
and more Osprey
One More Osprey
Oh those poor people who live along the river. (They are all either attorneys or car salesmen)
The rest of the poor people have boats.
I 95 just ahead.
Under I 95.
Let’s go to the town dock for a little fishing.
There’s the Acela train!
This little lighthouse is actually a room for rent.
There’s the first lighthouse.
Lighthouse one and two.
The breakwater lighthouse.
Now that’s what I call “Gone Fishing”
St. John’s Boys School for troubled youths.
Gillette Castle
Jet Skis on the river
Wave to the Becky Thatcher!
Heading back to the dock.
We’re back in Eagle Park. Time for lunch.
I don’t want that nasty rash sitting there when you drop by.
Here’s a better picture 🙂
In spite of the annoying trek into Boston and the difficulty getting into the event, the Phantom Gourmet’s Barbecue Party was a lot of fun. The entrance fee at the door was only $10.00 This did not include food or drink. That would have been too much to ask.
The crowds were manageable and I didn’t see anyone intoxicated. The Beer Garden was a great place to grab a seat and watch the crowds. A DJ had the music rockin’ and the weather was perfect.
What seemed to be a high point was a Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The winner gets to move on to the big contest at Coney island. Why would anyone want to do that to themselves? I couldn’t watch!
In fact, I found that my 4 ribs from the Chicago Barbecue had me filled up completely. I wanted to try the Tennessee Barbecue.
I’d really liked it when I was in Tennessee and I’d promised a taste of Barbecue from down under, The Aussie tent. Didn’t make that either.
But sitting in the shade in the beer garden, listening to the music and watching the crowds was a great afternoon.
This week’s Photo of the week had a real nautical theme. That crazy Humpback , Hancock had 3 photos in the running and his antics carried the day. Weighing in with a total of 25 points Tail Waving is the photo of the day.
Tail Waving
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