tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24206770821056367902024-03-13T13:52:41.543-04:00Ratkins Deux The WorldThe Travel Adventures of Amelia & Cabot Ratkins.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-51794824433268748552017-08-21T19:39:00.002-04:002017-08-21T19:39:36.564-04:00Eclipse Day with Amelia<br />
Today North America was treated to an eclipse. Here in Western New York we only saw a partial eclipse, but it was still something special. We went out to Lollypop Farm, the Humane society of Rochester and Monroe County New York, and sat with the goats.<br />
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Here I am at the entrance to their field.<br />
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The goats were smart. For the most part they stayed in their enclosure with a fan!<br />
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They sold out of the special glasses, but I had a cereal box viewer, as well as a paper pinwheel thingie, and a colander!<br />
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<br />Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-11663811393639711312016-06-05T10:24:00.000-04:002016-06-05T10:24:14.364-04:00Cabot visits Iceland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this year Cabot took a trip to Iceland!<br />
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<span class="_5yl5"><span>Cabot overlooks Reykjavik harbor.</span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5"><span></span></span><span class="_5yl5"><span>This is Cabot in front of a city map of Reykjavik. The red circle is exactly where he is, in our apartment overlooking the harbor.</span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5"><span> </span></span><span class="_5yl5"><span>Cabot experiences the local drink Icelanders refer to as "Black Death" sort of fitting for a rat, yes?</span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5"><span></span></span><span class="_5yl5"><span>This is Cabot in front of the Gullfoss Waterfalls in Iceland.</span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5"><span>Cabot had a wonderful time, but it was VERY windy-he was afraid he might get blown away into the icy waters of Iceland! It was certainly an adventure-and he's ready for the next one!</span></span><br />
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While driving through Corfu, NY I just had to stop at <a href="http://kuttercheese.com/">Kutter's Cheese Factory</a>. They make and sell CHEESE here! The factory began in 1923 and moved to Corfu in 1947!<br />
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In addition to their own cheeses, Kutter's works together with Yancey's Fancy. Even more great cheese! Yummm.<br />
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Look at all the amazing choices! Today I picked Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger and Fresh Killer Dill!<br />
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Heaven! I'll take them all!!!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-30650586772271713892015-12-06T13:55:00.000-05:002015-12-06T13:55:29.217-05:00Cabot Visits India & Nepal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here I am at the Newark airport. Waiting to board the plane to Delhi.<br />
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My new friend is keeping me company.<br />
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At a tea estate in Darjeeling.<br />
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Enjoying "puris" at an Indian breakfast.<br />
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Lost in a tea bush in Nepal. Quite a nice place to be lost, actually!<br />
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Posing in the hills of eastern Nepal.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-1272874210643078362015-08-08T19:26:00.000-04:002015-08-08T19:26:29.078-04:00Bees, Teas, and Cheese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I went to The Little Bleu Cheese Shop in the South Wedge in Rochester, NY. They are hosting a special event - Bees, Teas, and Cheese!<br />
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The bees part of the event was HONEY!!! Yummm. This honey was from Seaway Trail Honey. I didn't realize there were different flavors of honey, depending on the season the honey is collected.<br />
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Teas were selected by Niraj, the owner of <a href="http://happyearthtea.com/">Happy Earth Tea</a>. These teas are amazing. There was a cold brewed black tea (Himalyan Spring) as well as a heartier Darjeeling (Muscatal Valley) and a Spring green tea (Jade Mountain).<br />
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Kyrie brought some delightful cheeses from the <a href="http://www.threevillagecheese.com/">Three Village Cheese Company</a>. I LOVE CHEESE! The Nokkelost is a Norwegian type of cheese flavored with cumin, caraway, and cloves. It's traditionally served around the holidays. I say EVERY day is a holiday, so we can always eat this delicious cheese!<br />
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The Halloumi is an amazing Greek style cheese. It doesn't melt when you fry it, but transforms into amazing solid cheesy goodness.<br />
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Here is the Halloumi fried and made even better with a drizzle of Spring honey. Mmmmmmmm.<br />
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Thanks so much to the gracious hosts for the event. Here I am with the owners of <a href="http://littlebleucheese.com/">The Little Bleu Cheese Shop</a>.<br />
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Another peek before I leave of some of the amazing cheeses here. <br />
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Today I took a drive to North Tonawanda, NY for the Egyptian Festival at <a href="http://stmarystmoses.com/">St. Mary and St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church</a>.<br />
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The church is consecrated to Saint Mary and Saint Moses the Black.<br />
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The church is very warm and inviting.<br />
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Here's St. George. I enjoy looking at all of the saints. The artwork is beautiful.<br />
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The Coptic Church was founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in the city of Alexandria, Egypt approximately 43 A.D. <br />
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Here's a closer view of the altar.<br />
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These guys served the wonderful food. I had kofta-ground beef that’s seasoned with puréed onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, black pepper and more, then grilled and served with a garlic sauce and rice. Delicious!!!<br />
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That's me and my friends and Father Mark. He made us all feel so welcome.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-25596581571945082132014-07-24T19:47:00.001-04:002014-07-24T19:47:37.683-04:00Cabot Spends Time in Fort Worth, TXI spent some time in Fort Worth, Texas between March and July of this year.<br />
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I got to see the wonderful musical Cats!<br />
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Here I am with Deuteronomy. Isn't he wonderful?<br />
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In addition to the characters in the musical I got to meet some real cats too. This is my friend, Jack. I met him at a cat show in Houston.<br />
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I also met this lady. She's a python who lives in Waco.<br />
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I went to the Fort Worth Arboretum. Aren't these pansies pretty?<br />
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Beer it is! Delicious.<br />
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While in Fort Worth I got to celebrate Litha. Litha is a major Sabbat. It's also known as the Summer Solstice or Midsummer. This is a Pagan altar.<br />
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Thanks so much to my hostess. I had a wonderful time in Texas! Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-75730041573933094732013-10-02T15:23:00.002-04:002013-10-02T15:23:43.335-04:00Cabot Visits Seguin, Texas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this summer I went to Seguin, Texas. The town was named after
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiONXygOBTPggjQAAdYdrWsEHao-sRSqxW_o3cO5EobSSB-uaShq5C54-T9DJjE8ojGqC1UCXtDTfR_rWsJA9fy-quhB36axKN292B56YmJYZ4-I5DsEwj0ZD0OE4OwQf7bb6UosiJwak/s1600/IMAG0316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiONXygOBTPggjQAAdYdrWsEHao-sRSqxW_o3cO5EobSSB-uaShq5C54-T9DJjE8ojGqC1UCXtDTfR_rWsJA9fy-quhB36axKN292B56YmJYZ4-I5DsEwj0ZD0OE4OwQf7bb6UosiJwak/s320/IMAG0316.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 1.5em;">Seguin</b><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">(</span><span class="ecxnowrap" style="line-height: 1.5em; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="ecxIPA" title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA_for_English" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none ! 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important;" target="_blank" title="Help:IPA for English">/</a></span></span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><span class="ecxUnicode" style="line-height: 1.5em;" title="English pronunciation respelling"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Pronunciation_respelling_key" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia:Pronunciation respelling key"><i>sə-<b><span class="ecxsmallcaps"><span class="ecxSMALLCAPS" style="font-variant: small-caps;"><span class="ecxNOCAPS" style="text-transform: lowercase;">gheen</span></span></span></b></i></a></span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">) is a city in and the</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_seat" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; line-height: 1.5em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="County seat">county seat</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">of</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalupe_County%2c_Texas" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; line-height: 1.5em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Guadalupe County, Texas">Guadalupe County</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">,</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; line-height: 1.5em; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Texas">Texas</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Seguin is one of the oldest towns in Texas. 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Texas won independence, and the frontier settlement was a cradle of the Texas Rangers. See this link for more history: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seguin%2c_Texas" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seguin,_Texas</a></span></span><br />
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I'm visiting the Stremple Farm. <br />
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The Stremple farm has been a working farm since the early 1950's.<br />
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What a wonderful visit to a beautiful place.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-73993327136540007942012-12-31T15:45:00.000-05:002012-12-31T15:45:23.353-05:00Cabot Goes to a Medieval Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cloisters Museum in Fort Tryon Park, New York in September 2012. This is their 28th year!<br /></span><br />
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Welcome to Maine: the way life should be.<br />
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I'm at the top of Kancamagus Mountain. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.<br />
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I love making new friends. Here I am with Glenda and her piggy, Lucybelle Lulu, in South Portland, Maine.<br />
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Late this summer Cabot went to Plymouth, New Hampshire.<br />
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Here I am, lounging amongst some lovely lilies.<br />
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I went to Market Day in Wentworth, New Hampshire. I made friends with a 10 week old collie. I hope she doesn't lick me to death!<br />
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As Nathaniel Rochester reflects on the development of his city. I'll reflect upon the fun I'll have at <a href="http://wedgestock.org/">Wedgestock</a>!<br />
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Located in the South Wedge of Rochester Wedgestock is a neighborhood arts, music, and food festival.<br />
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Isn't this a cool car?!? <a href="http://www.petpalooza.com/">Petpalooza</a> is a local animal magazine.<br />
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Did you know Rochester has its own roller derby league? The <a href="http://www.rocderby.com/">ROC City Roller Derby</a>: because tough girls run in tight circles! I'm practicing a to cheer them on. <br />
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Time for ice cream at <a href="http://www.hedonisticecream.com/">Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream</a>!<br />
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Peach Brandy Blueberry Sorbet-oh my. It's unbelievably fantastic!<br />
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I'm having fun at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NowandZenofRochesterLLC">Now and Zen</a>. Can you see me?<br />
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My friend, Brian of Now and Zen, and I have an important discussion.<br />
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Human kids have camp-why can't dogs?<br />
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This neat building actually sells historic house parts! I always enjoy visiting the South Wedge-you should come visit too!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-5477192115015790922012-08-13T23:05:00.000-04:002012-08-18T20:27:04.484-04:00Amelia's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is my birthday! I started my celebration at <a href="http://www.oakeswinery.com/">Leonard Oakes Estate Winery</a>. Their tasting room is just gorgeous.<br />
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Mmmm Steampunk cider. It's delicious and the carbonation makes it even more celebratory.<br />
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I had a glass of sangria too!<br />
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After the wine, I went to <a href="http://www.zambistro.com/index.html">Zambistro</a> for lunch.<br />
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I had the Mr. November: turkey with cranberry chutney and brie on foccacia with fresh potato chips.<br />
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It's fantastic! Mr. November is just perfect for an August afternoon!<br />
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I ate the whole thing!<br />
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After that scrumptious lunch I took a stroll down Main Street in Medina, NY.<br />
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They're trying to save this building.<br />
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This is the opera house. There are so many neat buildings here. I had a great birthday. Thanks for joining me. Here's to many more years of travel and fun. <br />
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<br />Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-45962714733030842232012-08-12T18:54:00.002-04:002012-08-12T18:55:22.822-04:00America's Grape Country Wine Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the third year in a row I traveled to the Chautauqua Country Fairgrounds for America's Grape Country Wine Festival. I met Craig from <a href="http://www.thousandislandswinery.com/">Thousand Islands Winery</a> on my first visit here. He makes great wine.<br />
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These fun loving guys are from <a href="http://mileswinecellars.com/">Miles Wine Cellars</a>. They have great wine too. They also told me their winery is haunted! I think I'll have to visit.<br />
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What's wine without cheese? Look at these delicious cheeses from <a href="http://www.yanceysfancy.com/">Yancey's Fancy</a>.<br />
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Here I am with <a href="http://chef.pct.edu/bios.html">Chef Paul Mach</a>. He let me help him make a chilled tomato shooter with shrimp!<br />
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All this wine and food talk made me hungry. I decided to grab a bite from this food truck-<a href="http://theroamingbuffalo.org/index.html">The Roaming Buffalo</a>.<br />
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Yummm. A durty bird, fresh cut fries and a loganberry to drink. I love coming to this festival-great wine, great food, & great people!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-47584888214658480702012-08-03T17:03:00.001-04:002012-08-03T17:29:29.393-04:00Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you travel down the back roads in the midst of Western New York you'll find <a href="http://www.gooseneckhillwaterfowlfarm.com/">Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary</a>.<br />
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Run by a dedicated couple, the sanctuary provides a home to over 540 birds and 2,000 koi! Notice the fencing-it goes over the sanctuary as well, protecting the residents from predators.<br />
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I'm here in the nursery. Babies are sometimes taken from their mothers in order to protect them. Many of the birds here are rare and endangered.<br />
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From the indoor nursery young birds transition to the outdoor nursery.<br />
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Soon they're released to the lower aviaries.<br />
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There are 3 ponds in the lower level and birds are free to fly up a flightpath to the huge upper pond.<br />
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Barns like this one provide shelter and warmth, along with many small dog houses.<br />
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Here we are at the upper pond. You can see <a href="http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/hawaii/nene/">Nene geese</a> and Barhead geese in front of me.<br />
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The Nene goose is the only endangered goose in the US. This bird originates in Hawaii, but was brought to the brink of extinction there, killed by hunters and now threatened by mongoose and feral dogs and cats.<br />
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I got to help feed these friendly birds.<br />
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Me and my friend.<br />
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The male Whistler or Tundra swan has cataracts, but his mate leads him around. This type of swan is the 2nd largest in the world weighing about 25 pounds with an 8 foot wingspan. They come from Alaska.<br />
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Look at all those koi. They help keep the pond clean.<br />
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These are Barhead geese. These amazing birds can fly over 35,000 feet at 100mph!!! They originate in India.<br />
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What a view! The sanctuary is only open to the public on Sundays during July and August, but if you have the opportunity, it's certainly worth a visit!<br />
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Last Saturday I went to the <a href="http://cornhillartsfestival.com/">Corn Hill Arts Festival</a>. We parked in downtown Rochester, and took a shuttle to the neighborhood in this comfy bus. It was dark and stormy-but I was determined to have fun.<br />
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I love this festival-there were over 400 vendors selling wonderful items in this historic neighborhood.<br />
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I stopped to listen to these musicians playing on a front porch!<br />
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Checking out the architecture is one of the best parts of attending this festival.<br />
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MMMMMMmmmmmmmm. Pulled pork sandwich with salt potatoes from <a href="http://www.bealestreetcafe.com/">The Beale</a>.<br />
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I saw a tent that said "Got Ghosts" so I went in. I met historian and ghost researcher <a href="http://www.afterworld.info/index.html">David J. Pitkin</a>. He wrote some great books about ghosts here in New York State.<br />
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Going to the fair can be exhausting. This guy was all tuckered out.<br />
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Time to admire one more interesting house before I called it a day. If you get a chance, come explore the <a href="http://cornhill.org/">Corn Hill neighborhood</a> of Rochester, NY. You won't be disappointed.<br />
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<br />Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-67523930900592593622012-06-29T21:03:00.000-04:002012-06-29T21:03:35.449-04:00Lollypop Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sadly, not all animals have wonderful, loving homes of their own. I recently visited <a href="http://www.lollypop.org/site/c.clKUI9OQIoJcH/b.6179485/k.BEF3/Home.htm">Lollypop Farm</a>, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. This sweet puppy is looking for a good home.<br />
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These cats live in a lovely cattery, but I'm sure they'd prefer a living room in a home of their own.<br />
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They have more than dogs and cats at Lollypop Farm. I made friends with this lovely rabbit!<br />
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You can visit and adopt farm animals too. Horses, donkeys, sheep, geese, pigs, and more.<br />
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They even have rats! I liked these 2 boys so much-I came back and adopted them. Newly named Neige and Blizzard now have a home of their own with me!<br />
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When you're looking to add to your family, make sure to check out your local animal shelter.<br />
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Don't shop, Adopt!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-89152130485911907422012-06-08T20:21:00.000-04:002012-06-08T20:27:31.929-04:00Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://hedonistchocolates.com/">Hedonist Artisan Chocolates</a> is one of my favorite places in Rochester, NY. Now, in addition to the scrumptious chocolates they make...they're also making ice cream!<br />
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Right next door to their chocolate shop is <a href="http://www.hedonisticecream.com/about/">Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream</a>.<br />
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Look at these amazing flavors! Goat Cheese Whiskey Fig, Raspberry Sorbet, Strawberry... how can I decide?<br />
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Bacon Peanut Caramel. After all, everything's better with bacon!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-36181523783381480202012-05-13T11:36:00.001-04:002012-05-13T11:36:18.231-04:00Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past week I went to South Buffalo to visit the lovely <a href="http://www.buffalogardens.com/">Botanical Gardens</a>.<br />
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This Victorian conservatory was designed by Lord & Burnham, based on the famous <a href="http://www.victorianstation.com/palace.html">Crystal Palace</a> in England. It opened in 1900.<br />
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Today, the Botanical Gardens is one of only 2 remaining Lord & Burnham conservatories incorporated into a <a href="http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/">Frederick Law Olmsted</a> designed park.<br />
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You enter into this magnificent Palm Room. Isn't it gorgeous?<br />
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I love the earthy smell-so lush!<br />
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Isn't it gorgeous? I'm in the Florida Everglades, well, the Florida Everglades House.<br />
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This picture was taken in the Victorian Ivy and Herb House. The largest public ivy collection in the world is housed here!<br />
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There are over 400 ivy cultivars here. Whew! Time for a break.<br />
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These are just some of the flowers found in the Orchid House.<br />
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Always take time to smell the roses...or orchids!<br />
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This tree is just my size. It's part of the Bonsai collection in the Tropical House.<br />
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I'm standing next to some Crown of Thorns in the Desert House.<br />
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WOW! This 30 foot waterfall is located in the Fern House and Ancient Rainforest. I'm surrounded by banana trees. There are also koi living in the ponds here.<br />
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There are so many beautiful and interesting plants to be found here. The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a jewel of Buffalo-and a must visit location!<br />
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<br />Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-65332454653475559332012-05-02T20:36:00.000-04:002012-05-02T20:36:25.979-04:00Amelia Enjoys the Cayuga Lake Wine & Herb Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This fantastic view is from <a href="http://www.goosewatch.com/">Goose Watch Winery</a>.<br />
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Here I am with my souvenir
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Another gorgeous view of Cayuga Lake. The weather was just perfect!<br />
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I think there's wine in there! I'm at the <a href="http://www.cayugaridgewinery.com/">Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery</a>.<br />
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This is my new friend, Sam. I told him that I lived with a dog named Sam! This Sam lives at <a href="http://www.buttonwoodgrove.com/">Buttonwood Grove Winery</a>.<br />
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EEEKK! Wine tasting can be dangerous, especially for a rat at <a href="http://www.thirstyowl.com/">Thirsty Owl Winery</a>.<br />
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I just had to take time to tip-toe through the tulips at <a href="http://www.lucasvineyards.com/">Lucas Vineyards</a>.<br />
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Here's a view from the East side of Cayuga Lake. I'm at <a href="http://www.longpointwinery.com/">Long Point Winery</a>.<br />
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Isn't this old barn neat?<br />
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Look at the bounty! These are all the herbs...and a strawberry plant...that we got to take home. I love this wine trail event!Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-76975339284532543632012-03-02T20:35:00.000-05:002012-03-02T20:35:46.584-05:00Tornado DamageSeveral states are currently preparing for tornadoes, some have already experienced devastating storms-it's a scary situation. There have already been several deadly storms this year. In June 2011, Cabot visited Joplin, Missouri about 3 weeks after a category 4 tornado. Here are pictures of the devastation. <br />
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All those who have dealt with tornadoes and those who currently have tornadoes in their path-we're thinking of you.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-46192898857969335162011-12-12T21:59:00.001-05:002011-12-12T22:00:17.694-05:00Holiday Decorations in Medina, NY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwKsetnbE1sz4zFhWn0xTDYk7JCxe0fizHPgsB6IFzyfuFZrRILYCQSHcVPB9_b_Ph7adEck1_NN5Rem9lYlkc_zH6XjSfTFFQ8gOCGaCIUKFaiH0IpmVlVNjU09Tx-4AXexZnH6If88/s1600/Amelia-Medina+Christmas+Decor+VGA1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwKsetnbE1sz4zFhWn0xTDYk7JCxe0fizHPgsB6IFzyfuFZrRILYCQSHcVPB9_b_Ph7adEck1_NN5Rem9lYlkc_zH6XjSfTFFQ8gOCGaCIUKFaiH0IpmVlVNjU09Tx-4AXexZnH6If88/s320/Amelia-Medina+Christmas+Decor+VGA1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I love seeing towns decorated for the holidays. See the wreaths in the windows?<br />
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Who knew you could visit the North Pole while in Medina, NY?Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-42704405134106389212011-10-22T10:40:00.002-04:002011-10-22T10:42:42.170-04:00Breast Cancer Awareness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJg3zpfBhE_LiUzE_28ZbYaoB2v-GxuvQCm6J183sadDuyvfno28_s3vLieRPUz6fLXMPStJ9vPJ6tiTfmKLAzCIluXuTF4htk6VH8p9rvmKmjqvvTuyGRGFYOYNw7Clw1QgB4w7ttdc/s1600/Amelia-Breast+Cancer+Awareness+VGA6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJg3zpfBhE_LiUzE_28ZbYaoB2v-GxuvQCm6J183sadDuyvfno28_s3vLieRPUz6fLXMPStJ9vPJ6tiTfmKLAzCIluXuTF4htk6VH8p9rvmKmjqvvTuyGRGFYOYNw7Clw1QgB4w7ttdc/s320/Amelia-Breast+Cancer+Awareness+VGA6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This past week I accompanied my friend as she got her annual mammogram. Every woman should get a baseline mammogram before she turns 40 and then get one once a year once she's 40, earlier if there's a family history of breast cancer.<br />
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Boobs: They could use your support!<br />
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</div><div class="yiv224965170MsoNormal">Too bad we can't take a ride. </div>Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2420677082105636790.post-50777164339559343182011-09-17T23:28:00.000-04:002011-09-17T23:28:02.629-04:00Beer Bonanza!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wB9LLs78UtTiL4J2CXezvBZrrDYhYg5b9vXYYXuCqA6jsWmBSuenWUrOWnVcV_SHoj18QCTdfoYV6yVmp65mRISwHF42KtgFQgJuoqAVgaTeabwoc0zgysCVekKOnXlsXUJ4x5mW26M/s1600/Amelia-Beertasting+at+IGA+VGA1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wB9LLs78UtTiL4J2CXezvBZrrDYhYg5b9vXYYXuCqA6jsWmBSuenWUrOWnVcV_SHoj18QCTdfoYV6yVmp65mRISwHF42KtgFQgJuoqAVgaTeabwoc0zgysCVekKOnXlsXUJ4x5mW26M/s320/Amelia-Beertasting+at+IGA+VGA1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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The little grocery store 2 minutes away from me had a beer tasting Friday night. How could I not attend?<br />
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<a href="http://www.custombrewcrafters.com/">Custom Brewcrafters</a> is a local brewery. They were giving samples this evening.<br />
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Look at these lovely brews. This gentleman told me all about the different beers. Of the ones I tasted, I enjoyed Canandaigua Lake Ale the best.Katreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.com0