KateP's musings

Today is the last day of the Big E.  I passed up going this year. I didn't get invites to go any way.  Most weekends I have had other things to do and didn't want to go during the week. I understand that. Actor and rapper Ice T will be performing there today.  I would have loved to hear and see him. I am hoping that I can read people's blogs who have gone and what they thought. I did ask my friends and colleagues who did go over the last couple of weeks how they felt about and they enjoyed themselves for what they went for. I don't know if there any more harvest fairs in the new England area to me the end of the Big E means it's now on to Christmas. Okay so the repair guy came and said that I had the settings wrong and it's ok now.  Charged for service call. After he left I got ready for Canvassing.  I was delayed getting there because I had stopped at neighbors to give lawn signs and chatting with Darcy’s parents who came for a visit. I arr...

Earlier today I saw semi truck with an Ad about the Big E.  The annual Eastern States Exposition held in West Springfield Mass.  I also had seen a FB alert that said The BIG E posted something (I don’t know about what I will check in a moment).  It prompted me to go check the site for the Fair.  It is usually the last half of September and this year  It starts on September 14 and ends September 30, 2018.  While I was on the site I noticed it has dates for the 2019, and 2020 seasons.  I haven’t seen that before.  At least I didn’t think I have before.  Usually they post future dates once the the fair is over for the season. Anyway the schedule looks interesting.   I am hoping to make it this year.  It's been a couple of years since I last went.  It of course depends on prices, time and my own schedule.  The prices went up to $15 adults.  Maybe I won’t be going this year after all.  Its like I said in ...

Yesterday morning The Eastern States Expo began its 21 day annual event.   It has been going on for 99 years now and according to the reports from the local TV station they have new vendors, new foods, and are dealing quite well with the some traffic challenges.   They have also the standby vendors.   I don’t remember the first time I went but I have been there several times through the years and it was mostly with my friend Dave.   Some days were pure rain, sunshine, most times very long days as we never got home before midnight.   I remember seeing the Mandrell sisters, Trisha Yearwood, John Tesh, and probably a lot more.   There were some unforgettable acts too.   None that come to mine.   According to the Big E Website attendance Records were broken at 73,213 yesterday.   I am not sure what todays will be.   You can find the daily schedule on their website.   I am not sure when or if I will be going this year.   It d...

Dear Mom,     It is just after 6:30 and I have been awake since 5:15 thanks to the little clock on the dresser but I have been up since 6.  I have already showered and had my coffee all I need to do is finish dressing.      It is another cool morning and is supposed to get into the mid 70’s until tonight.  I can’t believe I am saying I need to bring a jacket but sadly its that time of year.  I know we both love this time of year though so its time I guess.  For weeks now there have been some leaves already turning.  Fall related ads have been showing up on TV (come visit Lake George), the radio, newspaper, fall related foods have been showing up in restaurants case in point the hot apple cider yesterday.  Several harvest festivals and fairs are starting up this week. (around the state) of course the biggest one in the New England is the Big E.   I am not sure if I am going this year as my “partner in crime” hasn’...

We got to the Big E around 11 am.   Our first stop was the Wine and Cheese shop near the gates.     After that we went to the Mallory Building where we found sheep, goats, llamas, and a small shop where I found and bought two bibs for the two expected baby Rivera’s.   We went back to the wine and cheese shop and got some wine. D&R took the “loot” back to the car and then had.   We actually stopped at the craft area first and then had lunch.   For lunch we ate at the Rhode Island House.   I had the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (8 Shrimp) for $5.50.   We then walked through the Massachusetts house.    I didn’t get anything here but D&R did (can’t remember what).   We then toured the Maine house and I bought a lobster Roll at Duffy’s for $9.   Outside there was a vendor of pulled pork parfait (baked beans topped with pulled pork.   That came to $7.   That was really delicious.   Then again what...

Good morning. It is after 8 and I haven’t done very much. I will be leaving shortly for bingo and church. I gave Mom the biweekly shared expenses check and so that‘s paid. The next time I pay her again will be the first weekend of October. I have been updating my calendars and noticed I missed a few things for additional purposes. I will have to check other sites as well. I want to make sure I have everything I am supposed to. I just checked my emails and so far one person has responded to my weekly newsletter. It was Marie C. She is from my pen pal lists. I think we may be on several lists together but not really sure. My pal from Alaska got snow! Well it is now after 1:30 and I have been home now for about an hour. Bingo went well. I chatted and served coffee while Virgie got the residents. She managed to bring 21 residents in. We played until 11:15 and it was great. The residents were cooperative and playful. Half way through the games this mo...