New York City - Fraser Anderson

All Aboard - Metro North Departing From Milford Connecticut to Grand Central Station. May 10, 2011. Today's Adventure was yet to meet another friend from 8th Grade, Victoria *Vicky Cantwell. Another Beautiful thing about Social Networking on Facebook. We have not seen her in 35 or more years as she seemed to disappear around the age of 16. Judy and I were a little worried about Vicky as she is a vegan and likes to bake bread. lol. Who Knew her to be such a chatter box. But if you need to ask her for directions forget about it.

First Stop Ladies Room Second stop ...ehem. lol It's a Judy thing. We had to take the subway green line number 6 to Bleaker Street. Now if you saw "As Good As it Gets" with Jack Nicholson, how many times did he ask if they had "stone crabs" at the restaurant. Judy had him beat with confirming to at least 10 people "is this the subway to Bleaker Street?" OH MY GOD!!!


Vicky and I were hangin together during the Hippie days when hitchhiking was cool and woodstock music was the sound. We were Foran Highs morning DJ's. Vicky brought it up saying she DJ'd with some girl in high school. HELLO!! it was me! I admit I was really quiet and reserved back than. we got into a bit of trouble sophomore year for which again she did not know who with. lol. Nothing too serious but our Moms had to pick us up at the police station. haha. Remember MOM? Got you out work so you could pick up the Thanksgiving Turkey!

Had dinner at Max's outdoor patio. By the way they do not serve anything but Beer or Wine. Jimmy Rickel (Travel Dad) would appreciate that since he tends to pick those places too. You should have seen Judy's face. It had (FFS) written all over it. (no comment..lol).

We went to see Fraser Anderson at The Living Room in the village. He is a singer from Scotland who by the way, Vicky found on Facebook. Did not know him but we all friend-ed him. He is fantastic and has a great sense of humor. We enjoyed the show very much but don't you dare talk or even whisper while they play. Got yelled at for laughing. geez.

We met up with Vicky's gorgeous daughter Gabrielle and her friend. They live in the city. It is nice to share the family's of our friends and that they are happy to. Got to love the street art!

So far on this adventure of Planes Trains and Automobiles, (minus the planes cuz Judy wont fly, which started this whole thing anyway), we are having a blast. Getting a lot of requests to continue this blog so next stop Vermont I believe. And another Visit Upstate NY to see Vicky, we are not done with her yet. She is quite fun and such a beauty. LAUGH METER.

Jules and Judy.. Reprise

Well we are home for a couple of 3 weeks now. The first 3 days home were all about sleep and let me tell you it was much needed. You never know where you get your energy from when you are on the go until you get home. Nothing like your own comfy bed after a trip like this.
So far we heard from Slim - whom we met at Whiskey Dicks in El Paso and Guy - the cute guy at Imperial Beach. Guy is coming to Connecticut this summer and wants to meet up with us. Slim on the other hand is planning a week long cowboy run (something he does for disabled or troubled children). I guess if I have to hold Judy's hand everywhere we go (lol) and she wants to do this, well I better saddle up and take the horse by the reigns.
Today we took horse back riding lessons in Milford and I, yes once again signed the DEATH contract and saddled up. The thing is Connecticut is so controlling with laws. You have to where a helmet. Judy hated that with a passion. Nothing like the freedom of real texas riding huh. This time I did cones, and trotting and all kinds of neat weaves in and out but GOD knows I had enough practice weaving the cones on the HWY for 100's of miles. Was a tiny weird not having Jersey barriers in the arena though. lol. So. case and point....you learn something new every day and go ahead and take that adventure, may change your life or give you something new to try. JUDY my friend thanks for yelling at me the second I drove up. I missed you!!! lol and P.S. Any pointers on thigh gear?? youza. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHA! See you all in NYC on Tuesday to meet up with yet another 8th grade friend. VICTORIA WE ARE COMING!