Awake: 4:55am Temp 44 sleep 5+33 sunny overnight @ Derry, New Hampshire.
Late morning we drive the Suzuki to Londonderry, N.H. (40 min) & visit the
visitors’ center of Stonyfield Farms. We wanted to take a factory tour but
they are expanding & renovating so no factory tours for at least 1 yr. We
did watch a movie on how they got their start & another movie on the
present day operations. During the latter movie, we were invited to sample
as many yogurt flavors as we wanted. Very impressive process & great
tasting yogurt; we couldn’t resist purchasing 4 gallons of organic milk &
4 yogurts + 1 frozen YOKIDS organic lowfat squeezers yogurt @ a discounted
price. Both of us enjoy their milk.
On our return trip, we stopped @ a roadside fruit marked sponsored by St.
Jude. The place was so crowded with families, it was slow going to just
see what all was available. A no school day for the kids we think made the
difference. We bought nothing but did sample a few apple slices.
Back in the town of Derry, Kathy talks me into touring the Robert Frost
house where he lived with his family for 9 yrs. 1st we watched a movie (45
min) about his life & what inspired some of his poetry. Then, along with 2
nuns, we were given a very elaborate tour of the house & more info on
“Rob’s” life & the family as the tour guide referred to him. He was quite
proud of the fact that he had been given permission from a granddaughter
to use Robert’s more familiar name. It was interesting & informative &
well worth our time to gain more knowledge about one of America’s most
important poets.
Back to Derry for grocery shopping @ the large “Shaws” store downtown &
then returning to our bus by 5:30pm.
8:00pm dinner: BLT’s with homegrown Nicktown tomatoes from our neighbor.
Satellite movie: “I love Trouble” with Julia Roberts, Nick Nolte, Saul
Rubinek, James Rebhorn, etc. A rival Chicago newspaper reporter
reluctantly joins forces to investigate a mysterious train wreck…. &
naturally, fall in love. A likable homage to vintage Hollywood
bickering/bantering romantic comedy with a touch of adventure & suspense
thrown in. 1994.
Today’s high=69 elevation 462 ft Lights out: 11:13pm
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