‘be it ever so humble, there’s no plate like chrome.
It’s always fun to visit Rome, New York –the place of my birth and of my earliest recollections. And of course the home of Sister Lois. Lois opened her home to us and we had a great time visiting -and seeing Linda and Rick at a good, old-fashioned Italian restaurant (The Savoy).
823 Calvert Street has been beautifully upkept and the grounds improved. We are happy that the old homestead has been turned over to someone with TLC.
Our daytime tour included the cemetery where my mother, father, brother, and little niece rest. ‘saw a bit of the (closed) Erie Canal Village. We went around Lake Delta, seeing Lois’ former home, the dam, lake, and fish hatchery. Also included in the tour were my former schools. The engraved “Boys” and “Girls” separate entrances to my elementary school kinda blew Jossy’s mind.
After dinner with Lois, Linda, and Rick, Jossy and I toured one of the finest VFW lodges in the country. This mansion, formerly owned by a wealthy industrialist, is now owned by VFW Post 2246.
On Thursday (9/10/9) we left Rome and drove the Thruway, Garden State Parkway, and New Jersey Turnpike to Lori & Jana’s home in East Brunswick –arriving after paying all those tolls with just enough change to buy a bottle of Barefoot Chardonnay…
Tomorrow: East Brunswick.
It’s always fun to visit Rome, New York –the place of my birth and of my earliest recollections. And of course the home of Sister Lois. Lois opened her home to us and we had a great time visiting -and seeing Linda and Rick at a good, old-fashioned Italian restaurant (The Savoy).
823 Calvert Street has been beautifully upkept and the grounds improved. We are happy that the old homestead has been turned over to someone with TLC.
Our daytime tour included the cemetery where my mother, father, brother, and little niece rest. ‘saw a bit of the (closed) Erie Canal Village. We went around Lake Delta, seeing Lois’ former home, the dam, lake, and fish hatchery. Also included in the tour were my former schools. The engraved “Boys” and “Girls” separate entrances to my elementary school kinda blew Jossy’s mind.
After dinner with Lois, Linda, and Rick, Jossy and I toured one of the finest VFW lodges in the country. This mansion, formerly owned by a wealthy industrialist, is now owned by VFW Post 2246.
On Thursday (9/10/9) we left Rome and drove the Thruway, Garden State Parkway, and New Jersey Turnpike to Lori & Jana’s home in East Brunswick –arriving after paying all those tolls with just enough change to buy a bottle of Barefoot Chardonnay…
Tomorrow: East Brunswick.
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