s/y Nine of Cups Roadside Americana - New England 2012 |
More National Parks and Monuments? American Odyssey - Part I? (Las Vegas to Denver) American Odyssey - Part II? (Denver to Boston) American Odyssey - Part III? (Boston to Vegas) More Roadside Americana? Birds of North America? Wildflowers of North America? |
Heading off the Mass Pike in Chicopee on our way to Springfield, we spotted this Big White Guy. Evidently, he's had a varied past including a gig as Uncle Sam for awhile. |
One of many covered bridges in New England, this bridge in Sheffield has been rebuilt after a fire destroyed. |
In Boston, this billboard depicts the "Pest of the Month" as carpenter ants. What a distinction! |
The tiny village of Sodom, MA lies next to Gomorrah, not too far away from New Canaan. We're happy to report. no sodomites were seen in this area, |
Hot Dog Annie's in Marcie's hometown of Leicester, MA has been in the same location for decades and is known far and wide for their BBQ hotdogs. |
The Old Sinking Church in West Boylston, MA sits on a small jut of land in the Wachusetts Reservoir. Built in 1891, this Baptist church was abandoned when the area was flooded to form the reservoir. |
Local editorial cartoon when the price of lobster fell and the price of gasoline soared. |
This snowman was an odd sight coming down Rte 1 near Kennebunk, ME. |
So which way are we going...north or south? |
Mermaid statue in the center of Kennebunk was quite lovely and in keeping with the flavor of this tiny seaport. |
We've been collecting weathervane photos as we cross the country. Some are pretty innovative. Take a look. |
Dog Rock marks a sharp turn on a back road in Walpole, MA. Evidently, the owners repaint it every year to keep wayward drivers off their lawn. |