It’s time to welcome new Loopy Groupies again. (I’m trying to do this more often so that the list isn’t quite so long and intimidating!) You become an official “Loopy Groupie” when you get your sixth package from us. When I first came up with this idea, waaaay back in the beginning when we first opened our shop, I remember wondering if it was a good idea. Would people think it was silly? Would anyone want to be a Loopy Groupie? I’m so glad that the answer was yes! (And people started reaching that magic number of packages so much quicker than I anticipated. Now that I know you all a lot better, it doesn’t surprise me a bit, but back then it did.) We’re glad to have you all with us, and a big, warm welcome to those who have recently joined in:
Catherine in WI, Dana in MO, Diana in FL, Anne in TN, Susie in CA, Dani in NC, Brianne in MO, Ann in CO, Lois in FL, Laura in NC, Tamara in CO, Cecilia in CA, Liesl in MI, Courtney in OK, Carolyn in CA, Jami in NC, Hallie in Ireland, Jane in TX, Regina in NM, Margaret in NV, Catherine in CO, Tiffany in VA, Susan in IL, Michelle in MO, Nancy in NY, Laura in MD, Jean in WA, Patricia in CA, Allison in Canada, Jody in MI, Judith in MI, Edna in KY, Susan in OH, Irene in Norway, Lisa in IL, June in NY, Grace in NJ, Gail in NH, Robin in KY, Stasia in WI, Denise in MA, William in OH, Jennifer in TX, Sally in VA, Matt in NE, Lauren in TX, Randi in GA, Amanda in MD, Irene in MA, Jocelyn in NY, Beth in MD, Lizzie in GA, Carol in NJ, Desiree in PA, Olivia in FL, April in MA, Karen in MN, Barbara in ME, Jean in OH, Samantha in NY, Helen in Sweden, Linda in GA, Jessi in VA, Denise in TX, Karen in DE, Emily in WA, Sandra in CA, Rhonda in NY, Melanie in Canada, Sarah in CA, Angela in CA, Marybeth in NC, Lisa in NC, Cherie in IA, Chana in CA, Kaisa in The Philippines, Vivian in VA, Mary in NY, Leonard in D.C., Theresa in CO, Jen in CA, Sharon in Canada, Suzette in OR, Leanne in The UK, Cheryl in Canada, Kristina in IL, Tasina in IL, Conchita in CA, Leslie in AZ, Sheryl in WI, Judith in PA, Cammie in WV, Beverly in CA, Laura in PA, Katy in AZ, Hazel in The UK, Nancy in TX, Holly in MA, Janie in IL, Barbara in D.C., Dorothy in FL, Michelle in MA, Jennifer in NJ, Rani in MN, Symbra in NC, Jennifer in the Armed Forces, Amy in MN, Arlene in NY, Julie in MI, Denise in IN, Antonia in NJ, Thersa in AZ, Terri in OR, Erin in CA, Kyoko in Japan, Kate in Australia, Georgiana in NY, Whitney in KS, Sue in WA, Toria in MI, Rosemary in VA, Trish in MD, Diane in Canada, Joanne in TX, Diane in CA, Jennie in PA, Mara in Spain, Wendy in MA, Elaine in CA, Soraya in South Korea, Alison in VT, Donna in IL, Kathleen in MN, Erica in OH, Elpida in KS, Julianne in MN, Josette in ME, Amy in WA, Gita in D.C., Laura in KS, Sarah in NE, Carol in NH, Susan in NY, Siw in Norway, Lisa in WA, Mary in VA, Jennifer in CA, Deborah in CT, and Marlon in The Netherlands.
We send packages all over the world, and there are so many times that we’re wrapping something up and someone says, “You know, I would be happy to deliver this one in person!” We do the next best thing – we send Loopy out to spend the summer with you, wherever you are. I hope you’re showing him a good time and taking pictures! But if we WERE going to deliver an order to you in person, what would you want us to see in your home town while we were there? That’s the Blog Contest question this month. What would you want to show us in your hometown before we headed back home? What is on your “must do and see here” list when you have visitors in town? Leave a comment and tell us one thing (or several things) and you’ll be entered to win a special Loopy Care Package. We’ll do the lottery drawings a week from today.
I’ll be out of town on Friday, so I’ll be back to the blog next week – Monday or Wednesday. Don’t forget, Monday is a holiday here in the U.S. – no mail going out. (We’ll make up for it on Tuesday, I promise.) This weekend is graduation for College Guy up in Indiana. I can hardly believe it. After he graduates, he’s heading off on a 2 1/2 week backpacking trip in Europe with some friends (you know, the kind of thing you do before you have job or family responsibilities.) He’ll get home and have a little time off for the summer and then will head to FL to work for the company he interned with last summer. College Girl will come home with us this weekend and she’s going to be a Loopy Elf this summer. It will be fun to have her here!
Since we’ll be gone for the weekend and since Monday is a holiday, I’m not sure when/if we’ll do a Sneak Up. We’ll continue adding in things as they come in, though. For those of you wanting the Lorna’s Laces Wendy Knits color, we sold out of the Shepherd Sock, but we expect more in today or tomorrow. (Edit – It’s here! The gals at Lorna’s Laces are awesome.) As we were packing all of those skeins up yesterday, one of the Elves said, “I can’t believe we went through that many bags of this colorway and it all sold out. What’s the deal?” and another Elf answered, “Everyone loves Wendy!” Yes, yes we do. 🙂 We still have the colorway available in the Shepherd Sport and in the Roving.
Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to leave us the “must-sees” for your home town!
Sheri readytogetridofthisconstantheadachebroughtonbyallergies,FPS
There isn’t too much to see in Waukesha. Back “in the day” we were known for the Spring Houses. Now, I’d have to take you into Milwaukee for one of the many summer festivals – Summerfest is a huge music festival. We have just about every ethnic festival: Irishfest, Germanfest, Italianfest, the party goes on all summer into the fall. Or maybe you’d rather tour one of the many breweries or visit our zoo.
I live in the same little Texas town where I grew up. We are located on the Llano Estacado, the high plains of the Texas Panhandle. Our area is primarily agriculatural–grain, cattle, and dairy–but we are now sprouting wind farms.
I live in WI, but I’m from MN and consider that home. I have a few must sees. The Walker Art Center with the giant cherry in a spoon. Highland Grille because they have the best food ever. Mall of America, just for it’s almost overwhelming craziness. Bibelot because it’s the cutest shop. And then my dad and I would make gumbo in my parents’ kitchen, and while we ate, we’d sip on bottles of Red Stripe in the backyard and chat about how wonderful the 6 weeks of summer in MN are.
Perfect.
I’m afraid that Leesburg has very little to offer the visitor, but I try to make it exciting by taking my out of town guests on a quick driving tour to see the world’s ugliest water tower, followed by a semi-scenic overlook of the candle factory my husband was very instrumental in expanding over the last 25 years. The best chance for an interesting experience would be if your visit was timed to coincide with either a warehouse clearance sale of candles or the annual Artisan Folk Fair, and of course, you would have be here on a Thursday when my tiny Knit Together groups meets at the local library. It’s usually just the three of us, but we have a wonderful time knitting and talking, and we love to have company!
You can’t visit Des Moines in the summer and not check out our wonderful Farmer’s markets. It’s still a little early for the fresh produce, but you can still finds lots of fun and interesting stuff. There is one downtown on Saturday mornings and another Thursday evening in Valley Junction. If the Iowa Cubbies are in town, then a trip to the ball park is the next thing on the to do list. If quirky, fun little shops is more your style, then we will make sure to visit Valley Junction. Its a historic shopping district with lots of fun little shops and home to the Pink House a knitting landmark in the city.
Well, if you were to deliver to me here in Pittsburgh, I would definitely have to take you up to Mt. Washington, via the Monongahela Incline, where we could then walk along Grandview Avenue to the observation platform. From there, you would have a breathtaking view of the city of Pittsburgh, the stadiums, our three rivers and the many bridges that cross them. It’s a lovely sight on a clear day, but it’s also beautiful at night.
I live right across the river from you here in Alton Illinois! I think I’d definitely take you out on the river for a boat ride – the bluffs as seen from the water are way better than from the road! I grew up on the Mississippi and the Illinois. I think I’d also take you up to Pere Marquette Park – by boat, of course! Then up to the top for the amazing view. 🙂
A visit to San Francisco simply must include (1) a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, (2) a drive down Lombard Street (the crookedest street in the world) and (3) a ride on a cable car. If you are coming in summer be sure to bring a wool scarf and socks. As Mark Twain said, “The coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.”
I live in East TN and you would have to visit the Smoky Mountains if you came to visit. They are beautiful!
Aah. I live in Green Cove Springs FL on the banks of the wide and winding St Johns River. We could go for a sail, bathe in the mineral springs known for their health giving properties and eat fresh fish and seafood, especially a seafood boil (all kinds of seafood, sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob and more boiled in a spicy broth and served with drawn butter, yum!).
We could visit world class museums and yarn shops in nearby Jacksonville or just kick back on our porch and enjoy a cool breeze and a beautiful view of the river while knitting our hearts out of course.
I just finished reading the whole list, so I wouldn’t be a repeat. I’m in Zanesville. Not a lot that we’re famous for but, I would take you across the rolling hills of southeastern OH to The Wilds, the Zane Grey Museum, and the first U.S. astronaut’s home (John Glenn). We have the honor of having the only known Y Bridge (you know, like, go to the middle of the bridge and turn right, or left). The Licking and Muskingum rivers come together here, so someone felt the Y bridge was necessary. We’re a few minutes from Dresden, the home of Longaberger Baskets (lots of shops), and the corporate Basket building. For food we have Adornettos Pizzeria and Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl (hometown favorites). There is a pottery festival nearby every June, people come from all over the world. Our area is well-known for its pottery products. The only thing we are lacking is a LYS, but thank heavens we have Loopy!
My home town is in England, but I live in Kentucky now. We have a wonderful State Park with underground caves and all sorts of nature trails. I live out in a rural area that is very peaceful and a wonderful place to sit and knit and observe all the wild life. At least until it gets too hot then we could move indoors.
Congrats to College Guy..he will love Europe. We’ve been there twice. If you would come to Auburn, CA I would take you to Coloma to see where gold was discovered in California..we have a neat old town Auburn, There is Lake Tahoe & Squaw Valley & of course San Francisco, there we would ride the trolley cars & eat lots of seafood & bread..Yum..we would stop by the Jelly Belly Factory for dessert & jelly belly shaped hamburgers…How long are you staying? Also we have 3 neat yarn shops close to us. Have a great weekend!!!
If I were to have you come where we are building our house, I would show you the views of the Sangre de Cristos mountains and then take you fishing at Lake DeWeese.
We would, of course have to visit Pikes Peak and Bishop’s castle (http://eagleriverpewter.com/bishop.html). If it were some of the places I grew up, I would take you around Yellowstone park or Mesa Verde.
My hometown is Whitefish Bay, WI. It’s a suburb of Milwaukee. I’ve got 3 must-sees…Klode Park, it’s one of my favorite places to go. Beautiful, has a nice playground (I’ve got 3 young kids), and a nice beach. #2 & 3 are yarn shops- Ruhama’s in Whitefish Bay and Loop in Milwaukee (it’s only about a mile outside of Whitefish Bay so it counts lol!). I love both yarn shops– between the two I can find pretty much whatever yarn I am looking for. 🙂
Here in Denver it’s baseball season! There is nothing like a lazy afternoon at Coors Field watching the Rockies play nine innings. If your seat is high enough in the stadium behind first base, you can also catch a spectacular view as the sun sets behind Mount Evans.
I live in Brooklyn, NY. At this time of year, the Chery Blossoms are blooming, so I would definately visit the Botanical Gardens. The scene is just exquisite. Just bring a blanket and you favorite sock project. Also, 1 block away from the Gardens is the Brooklyn Museum. On the first Saturday of every month there are several exhibits to promote the theme for that month, and there is even a dance party at night. The museum is open especially late that day. For great food, I would head over to Williamsburg to my favorite Thai restaurant, SEA, and I would order Volcano Chicken. It comes to your table while it is still on fire. Also, the Pomegranate Mojitos are the absolute best.
Hi there,
I live in Hamburg, Germany – and I do love the summer here because it’s always a bit breezy, never too hot und the sea is right there!
Keep up the great work,
Daria
My must see is the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. It’s charming and also a great stop when going to the nearby museums. Even in the height of tourist season, if you can grab a seat at the window, having tea is going to be very relaxing (plus, for a San Francisco summer, you’ll need the hot tea).
If ever you came to London, I’d take you to the best Thai place in town. It’s a little hole-in-the-wall number run by a family, and the coconut rice is to die for. 😀 Then onto the London Overground across to Kew Gardens, where you could spend a day or a week, as your heart desires. Then a stroll through Bloomsbury, which is my workplace as well as the home of the British Museum and Senate House.
Definitely hit all the yarn shops, possibly stroll down Oxford Street and eat noodles from one of the noodle bars. And finish it all up with a trip on the London Eye!
Best of luck for graduation weekend.
Traverse City, Michigan…a beautiful place in the summer!
We are located on the Northern tip of Lake Michigan with cool,pristine turquoise waters that remind me of the Caribbean!
We would have a picnic on Mission Peninsula where I live near the Old Mission lighthouse, but before we go we would grab a bottle of wine from a local winery . And in the evening we would attend a movie at the renovated State Theatre or if you are in town during the Traverse City Film Fest we would go see evening movie on a blown up movie screen outdoors in the “Open Space” in downtown Traverse City on the bay. Of course we would bring our knitting and grab something yummy to eat from a local resteraunt.
I’ve been moving around so much, I don’t really feel I have a hometown. If I had to mention one, though, I’d say Århus, which is in Denmark. Århus is the most amazing city. It’s big (by Danish standards) but not so big that it feels alien and impersonal.
If you came to Århus, I’d say that we had to visit ARoS, the art museum. It’s an amazing building. I’d also take you to see the parks, Strøget (a large no-car street with shops, cafés, etc.), and Bruuns Galleri which is like a large department store inside the central train station. Lunch could be served down beside Åen. There are lots of small cafés down beside the ‘river’ flowing through the city.
Right now I’m not living in Århus, as I study elsewhere, but once I’m done here I’m dying to go back!
I live in Sotkamo, Finland and the must thing to do here during summer is to go to Finnish baseball game ( http://www.vuokatti.fi/index_uk.php?id=7_124_135&la=uk ). Dancing at Napis ( http://www.vuokatti.fi/index_uk.php?id=7_124_130&la=uk ) is also a must. Or you can go hiking, dowhill carting, play forest golf… or just relax at Hiukka beach :). There’s also a ski tunnel where you can ski all year around – funny idea when there’s +25 degrees celcius outside.
One of the things I always like to show visitors to my hometown (Pittsburgh, Pa.) is the view of the city you get when you’re coming in from the airport. You come through a tunnel, it’s all dark, and then when you come out on the other side, it’s light and you have a spectacular view of the city — all three rivers; the downtown area; our baseball and football stadiums; and, if you’re lucky, the fountain on full blast at the Point.
My northern NJ hometown of Glen Ridge is 99% residential — there is a beautiful rose and flower garden within walking distance from my home where you can sit and take in the glorious blooms. I would take you on a walking tour through our Historical District…the homes are magnificent and our main thoroughfare is a beautiful archway of trees. At night you view everything by the glow of the gaslamps that give our town its quaintness and hometown appeal.
I moved out of my ‘hometown’ years ago. Eaton Rapids, Michigan. If you were to visit there, I would take you on a tour of the VFW National Home for Children which is just a little way out of town. Then a trip to the island in the middle of town (an island in the middle of the Grand River). After that, we would visit Horner Woolen Mill (if it’s still there). I’m not exactly sure what they did in the mill, but the store had wonderful wool blankets, sweaters and yarn! Then we would go next door and have locally made ice cream from Miller Dairy Farms (f that is still there). Sounds like I need to go back for a visit myself!:-)
If you were to visit me where I live now, Rock Hill, SC, I could show you Glencarin Gardens, a nuclear plant and some strange statues that I haven’t figured out what they are for, yet! I’d have to take you North (Pineville, Charlotte, Gastonia) to find a LYS 🙁
Wow! As I think about this, there are several things that I show off to visitors when they come to Columbus, GA. Outdoors, we have the Riverwalk, which is right here in Columbus. Nearby, we have Providence Canyon and Callaway Gardens. The Springer Theater (the State Theater of Georgia) which hosts wonderful productions as well as having its own ghost! The Coca-Cola Space Science Center is another treat. By the way, Coca-Cola was invented here in Columbus not in Atlanta! Just saying…..
Congratulations College Guy!
I’m north of Chicago, so we would go to the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Then up to Milwaukee for the Miller Brewery tour and some food!
there are so many things to do in my hometown of Cleveland, OH! Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Indians baseball, Cavs playoffs (!), University Circle area for museums and botanical garden, a first class zoo and boating on our beautiful Lake Erie. I could go on and on…
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It is a treasure of gardens and secret paths. I’ve been going there for 38 years and there is always something new to see. My kids are climbing in the same branches of a maple that I climbed in as a child.
And of course, you must top off your visit by taking the antique ferry across historic Lake Minnetonka from Wayzata to my hometown of Excelsior and have a gourmet ice cream cone at Licks Unlimited on mainstreet. Take that drippy ice cream cone down to the Commons and watch the boats go by.
It’s a lovely lovley place to be.
I live in Charles Town, WV. Our little town is well known for horse racing and a casino. Loopy would have to visit the race track and do a bit of gambling. We also have some great history being the town founded by Charles Washington (George’s brother). Known to very few residents, there is a creek running below the buildings that are downtown and only the store owners have access to the caves underground. My attorney is one of those owners. I am sure he would let Loopy visit the river below.
Right outside the town is Harpers Ferry, which should be known to Civil War buffs. There is also the meeting of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. It has great white water rafting and Loopy can go tubing down the Shenandoah river into Charles Town. Charles Town is at the base of part of the Blue Ridge Mountains having beautiful horizon views. Loopy would feel right at home with the numerous sheep farms in the area.
That’s about it for our happy, peaceful town.
Kelly from WV
I live in a town in England where we have a wonderful cathedral built in 1096 – imagine that, it’s well over 900 year old! I’d definitely take you to see that. We could also go sailing on our wonderful inland lakes and spend a day at the beach.
In my hometown back in CT, I think I’d say…you need to take a walk on a fall day up my street (be ready, Main Street is LONG, miles long). Lined with houses new and old, the old dating back to the 1700’s, with ours built in 1785. Trees with leaves turning, the oldest post office in the country in continuous use, farm land, tobacco fields……it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!
If you ever visit Shenandoah, Iowa, you must walk the Walk of Fame on main street.
Well, we live in the country – if you like lambs, right now our farm would be the place to visit. But in the nearby towns we have the Octogon House in Watertown, home of the first kindergarten in the country – also a spinning wheel or two to look at at the museum. Pick up locally roasted coffee at Berres Brothers Coffee or go to the Upper Krust for fabulous pie! There are the Indian Mounds at Aztalan – also has a small museum – the Indians there were woodland Indians, relatives of the Cahokia Indians. In Fort Atkinson, the Hoard Dairy Museum is very good. Not just about the dairy industry, lots of history, too.
By the way, Sheri, I think it is great that you actually read all these comments and take the time to respond to some of them! You have a thriving business, but it still seems very “small town” with your personal touch! I’m not a Loopy Groupie yet, but it is one of my goals in life!!
The thing to do here in Black River Falls, WI is to take a canoe trip down the Black River. Of course, it’s always nice to go for a cold soda or ice cream at The Merchant!
Well, since I live in a village of only 600 people, we would have to start our trip a little further out! There is a fabulous farmers market on Saturdays (if you are lucky, they will even have some hand spun fiber). I also live right next to many Illinois state parks and right on the Fox River. We would have to take a hike through Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, Buffalo Rock State Park (you can take your pick). If you are here in the winter, you can go to a Bird Watch at Starved Rock. (it is awesome if you like birds) There is a great Fiber Fest in September at Shabbona Park and Midwest Fiber Festival in July (which is a no brainer. It is a MUST see.)
Also there are so many great wineries in the area.
Congrats to College Guy…you must be proud!
When you come to Ketchikan, Alaska it’s what you hear that’s amazing. Listen for the whales blowing or the eagles calling out as they soar overhead. Hike up Deer Mt and listen to the wind in the trees and the birds singing or the rain on the leaves. Feel the softness in the air – it’s cool and moist. Just a short hike from town and let the quiet wildnerness surround you. Come visit!
I live in a wee little town, but I definitely have a couple of things I would show to a visitor. First, we have a llama/alpaca farm right down the road from my house. In fact, you can see many of the them from my house as we are surrounded by the pastures they live in. They are such wonderful creatures to just hang out with (I use to own two llamas that were born and lived there. It was wonderful!). The other spot to visit would definitely be the state forest that is nearby. Lots of trails to hike or simply some nice spots to sit and…knit! We also have a nice little barbeque place to grab a bite to eat.
If we are talking about my hometown, though, it would definitely be grabbing some great seafood somewhere and then heading to the beach. I live in southern Indiana now, but was born and raised near Galveston, TX, in a town called Texas City, TX.
Thanks for giving us a chance to share a tidbit about ourselves and for reading them all!
I live in Oxford, MS. There is plenty to do here- Rowan Oak (Faulkner’s house) the square, the University of Mississippi. Of course, there is great food. I would recommend any of John Currence’s restaurants- City Grocery, Big Bad Breakfast, Snackbar, or Boure. He just won the James Beard award for Best Chef in the South. Then you could go to Ajax, Taylor Grocery, or Volta.
Nobody starves in Mississippi- we love to eat!
Hi! I live in St. Paul, MN, but my howm town is Dyersville, Iowa! I was 8 years old when the movie trucks rolled in and Kevin Costner started filming Feild of Dreams! Dyersville is all so the home town of Ertl, the largest farm toy manufacturer in the United States “Just like the real thing, only smaller”! and as far as I know Dyersville has the only Basillica in the State of Iowa, for those of you who are non-Catholic, its a special title given to very few churches. Its a beautiful and mid sized farming community and we really know how to celebreate the Fourth of July!
Sheri — I live in Washington, DC and would like to show you what is missing from this great city of monuments, memorials, and museums — WOMEN! Joan Wages, the current President of the National Women’s History (NWHM, now a virtual museum at http://www.nwhm.org ) describes the situation this way: “It is often difficult to realize what is missing. We look but don’t see that women are missing from our national statuary whether in public parks or the Capitol Building. We look but don’t see that women’s roles are missing from history textbooks. We don’t see that women are often missing from museum exhibits, our legacy stored away in dark archives.” While there have been outstanding individual women who have changed our nation and world, women as a collective of kindred souls (like on this blog, on Ravelry, etc) have created communities and knit the real fabric of our Nation. We are the crafters of our culture. So, Sheri, come to DC to see who is MISSING and join us at NWHM to honor women’s contributions and help correct this historical omission! —Susan
Sheri,
If you came to Gunnison, CO., I would take you and your family to Farrells’ Restaurant. This is the place where the owner makes EVERYTHING from scratch-fresh croissants, French baguettes, pastries to die for, homemade breakfast pizza (it”s not just for dinner anymore!)
Everyone who visits makes this small eatery their first stop in town; oh, I forgot the homemade pies, esp., chocolate custard, and banana coconut cream pie!
Congratulations to College Guy who will now be working guy!
Have fun this weekend.
Hi, if you ever come to Douglassville, PA I would ask you to just stay and knit with me. There are almost no knitters in my town and I miss knitting with friends. I have been looking for knitting groups to join that are not miles away from my home. Please come visit and knit with me.
Grammie Sandy
In my hometown of Greensboro, NC (where I no longer live), here’s one for each century: the Revolutionary War battlefield park (Guilford Courthouse), the White Oak manufacturing plant (because it’s a fiber thing), the memorial to the 2/1/60 Woolworth’s sit-in downtown, and the LEED-certified Proximity Hotel. Classic hot dogs and ice cream at Yum Yum on Spring Garden Street spans more than a century!
I live in Richmond VA now where there is too much to see!
I’m in Charlotte, NC, and NASCAR is king here. So, the Speedway in Concord would be a “must-see” place. It looks impressive from the outside but when you walk in and see the oval, it’s a real jaw-dropper! You could also go and visit some of the garages of the race teams. The NASCAR Hall of Fame will be opening here in 2010.
What isn’t special about a trip to San Fransisco? Right now the must see item is the newly rebuilt California Academy of Sciences which includes an aquarium, planetarium, a four story rainforest, and the new soloar powered building has a living roof. It’s about 1000 times the cool factor of what I grew up with in the 6os. Here’s the Academy’s website – check it out. https://www.calacademy.org/ Then just across the music concourse we can go to the DeYoung Museum or the Japanese Tea garden.
Hi i live in the northern part of Sweden. in a small village with about 350 people. We celebrated 250 years 2 years ago.
I would show you our old homestead. Then we should go to our bigger village to se a 400 year old site with small houses where the Lapps live during church meetings twice a year. It is still in use. We still have some snow left here.
Life is slow paced here in charming Danville KY (my home of 9 years), and if you chose to visit me, we would drive up the road to Shaker Village, the largest restored Shaker community with a wonderful dining room and gift shop. Then it would be a lazy ride down the river on Dixie Belle the riverboat. Or we could just go on the Bourbon trail and tour the beautiful Bluegrass area.
If you chose to go to my previous hometown of Chennai, India, you would have to stay atleast a week, there is just too much to do, see and savor.
In Delaware, Ohio, one must see the Little Brown Jug…it is the second leg of the pacing Triple Crown (for three-year-old standardbreds), commonly known as the “Super Bowl” of harness racing. It is run during the county fair in September and draws spectators from all over the country.
We also have a rather large historic neighborhood, including the home that allegedly inspired the house in the movie “Meet Me In St. Louis.”