Weekends


My weekend was full of traveling to Portsmouth, New Hampshire!  Yep.  That was the spot that we picked for our 25th wedding anniversary trip.  Why did we pick it?  Well, when the kids were little (8 and 5 yrs old) we were traveling north to visit his brother who lived in New Brunswick.  We stopped in Portsmouth but I cannot remember why.  I only remember being very angry with one of the kids (probably hungry and tired) and thinking someday, I would love to explore this little town.  So let's forget how many years it took to get there.  We were there and it was so much fun!

I have more photos to share and of course there was a yarn shop exploration.  And, my husband was lucky to have TWO vinyl record used CD stores to shop.

On our way up we listened to primarily The Talking Heads channel on Pandora which is by far the best channel yet.  Did you know that whatever channel we pick, if you listen long enough a Beatles song will appear.  Really.  Also on the Talking Heads channel they played Johnny Cash......hmmm.  Okay.

We are overstuffed with eating out and we missed Frodo.  This week will be a major detox of fatty foods, getting old is not fun.  I was unplugged from social media for the whole trip and I really liked it.  We talked to the kids daily and that was the extent of our tethering to the outside world.



How was your weekend?

Joining Amanda

Comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Oh I love little seaside ports like this! I have a friend who lives in Portsmouth and she loves it there! One of these days I'll have to go up & visit her to see it. Happy Anniversary again! I'm glad you two were able to get away for a bit!

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  2. DonnaSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Portsmouth was the first weekend trip we took when we moved to RI 15 years ago. What a great place! It's been a long time since we have been back there. Glad you had a fun weekend.

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  3. Mama Gone GreenSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Sounds like fun!!

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  4. stephSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Fabulous weekend!!!!! Lucky duck!!! weather looks stellar----gorgeous photos!!!! New England in fall---the best!!!

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  5. MelissaSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    What a lovely trip! Can't wait to see the rest of your photos!

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  6. meghannSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, don't you just love Portsmouth? I lived in NH for several years & I have no idea why I left, really. I loved it so much…

    Did you happen to go into The Friendly Toast? It is hands down one of my favorite places to eat in the whole world. xo

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  7. ShannonSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    What a great weekend! I'm still compiling my list of places to go without the kids, lol. Happy anniversary!!!

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  8. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Happy 25 Karen. Your trip looks so beautiful, I have never been to New England, but hopefully one day.
    Yes, this getting old is the pits and I am finding the older I get what I put in my mouth really effects how I feel. I hope your week is a great one.

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  9. flyingjenSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    What a wonderful anniversary trip you just had! Doesn't look like much fall color yet, but it was still beautiful. Congratulations on 25 years!

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  10. DebbySeptember 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    What beautiful photos. It looks like a perfect weekend I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your photos.

    Happy detoxing.
    Deb

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  11. Erin @ Wild WhispersSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    What a wonderful trip! Glad you got to experience the city for real this time! I have a feeling my parents feel the same way about Toronto, Canada... haha... but they have yet to go back.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    sounds like a great trip! and yes, we're returning to our more paleo minded diet after eating grains again since hurricane isaac. not a fun way to start a monday :(

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Looks like an amazing place! Happy Anniversary!

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  14. sylviaSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    how lovely that you got to go there after so many years! it looks like a beautiful town!

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  15. CorrabelleSeptember 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Oh I understand trying to sight-see with kids! My list of "places to return and visit without the kids" is HUGE. It will be a while though:)
    ooh, and yarn shop explorations...did you buy anything? :D

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  16. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I'm glad you had fun and got to re-visit. I should create a list of places we rush through when the kids aren't the most patient. The pictures look great.

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  17. Kim September 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Sounds like a lovely trip, adding this little spot to my places to visit list, thanks!

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  18. PaulaSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Oh, what a lovely town to visit and you had absolutely gorgeous weather! I hope you will share more photos. :)

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  19. embracingitallSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Glad you have gotten to go back and sight see now your children are all grown up. Some beautiful photos. Jacinta

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