My day started with a visit to the local AAA office to get some information about my drive tomorrow.
Next I headed for Eagle Rock Reservation, a nice park in West Orange. After looking around the 9/11 memorial, I started walking along the part of the Lenape Trail (yellow) that runs through the park. At the end of the yellow trail, I turned left (west) and starting walking on the red trail, which brought me back to the beginning of the loop. from the map, it looks like about 3.4 miles or about 5.5 km.
At the end of my walk I met a cute dog name Dave, who gave my my daily puppy fix.
I did a little windows shopping and returned home.
When Dana was finished with work I picked her up and we went to TGI Fridays for supper and for an early birthday celebration.
We returned home after stopping at Home Depot for some paint and brushes.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
April 23rd - Quiet Day
I took a quiet day today, and just rested.
In the evening we went to the Hammermans for dinner. Dana helped them download pictures and videos from their trip to Germany.
The food and company were great.
In the evening we went to the Hammermans for dinner. Dana helped them download pictures and videos from their trip to Germany.
The food and company were great.
Monday, April 22, 2013
April 22nd - Great Falls
This morning a rode with Dana to Newark Airport. She took the train to Washington DC and I had the use of the car.
I drove to Paterson, and went to the Great Falls National Historical Park. The falls were actually a trickle, since the water is diverted to the hydro electric plant. I walked around a bit, visited the information center, walked through the Valley of the Rocks, and came upon the Paterson Animal Shelter. I didn't see any Humans there, but there were a few dogs.
After looking around I walked to the Paterson Museum, which was closed, and then back to the car.
I drove the Paramus Mall. When I left, I met a cute dog who is in training to become a service dog He was very nice, fluffy and almost pushed me over.
I drove back home, stopping at some place to do some shopping.
I went to pick Dana up at the train station at around 10 pm.
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I drove to Paterson, and went to the Great Falls National Historical Park. The falls were actually a trickle, since the water is diverted to the hydro electric plant. I walked around a bit, visited the information center, walked through the Valley of the Rocks, and came upon the Paterson Animal Shelter. I didn't see any Humans there, but there were a few dogs.
After looking around I walked to the Paterson Museum, which was closed, and then back to the car.
I drove the Paramus Mall. When I left, I met a cute dog who is in training to become a service dog He was very nice, fluffy and almost pushed me over.
I drove back home, stopping at some place to do some shopping.
I went to pick Dana up at the train station at around 10 pm.
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April 21st - Reunion
I walked up the street to take the bus. Unfortunately, it was cold and windy, and I had to wait for 15 minutes for the bus to come.
The bus left me off at the Port Authority Bus Station, and after watching some people wash themselves in the public bathroom, I walked down and took the subway to the east side.
I got off the train at 59th and Lexington avenue, and walked up Park Avenue. It was chilly, but sunny, and the flowers and trees are all in bloom.
I got to the Ramaz Middle School just in time, and met with my former class mates. It was very nice. Rabbi Lookstien read a letter from Yitzchak (Boojy) Hertzog, who was a member of the class of 1978.
We had some lunch, and then broke up into individual class sessions, where we had a skype conversion with a classmate in Israel.
After the reunion winded down, I walked through Central Park, spoke to some doggies, and then walked down 5th avenue to 34th street.
I took the subway from Madison Sqaure Garden to the World Trade Center, just to see what progress had been made, and then back up to the bus station to take the bus back to Caldwell.
I missed the 6 o'clock bus by a few minutes, and had to wait for an hour for the next one.
Dana got home just after me, and we got a Pizza and ate it while watching a movie.
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The bus left me off at the Port Authority Bus Station, and after watching some people wash themselves in the public bathroom, I walked down and took the subway to the east side.
I got off the train at 59th and Lexington avenue, and walked up Park Avenue. It was chilly, but sunny, and the flowers and trees are all in bloom.
I got to the Ramaz Middle School just in time, and met with my former class mates. It was very nice. Rabbi Lookstien read a letter from Yitzchak (Boojy) Hertzog, who was a member of the class of 1978.
We had some lunch, and then broke up into individual class sessions, where we had a skype conversion with a classmate in Israel.
After the reunion winded down, I walked through Central Park, spoke to some doggies, and then walked down 5th avenue to 34th street.
I took the subway from Madison Sqaure Garden to the World Trade Center, just to see what progress had been made, and then back up to the bus station to take the bus back to Caldwell.
I missed the 6 o'clock bus by a few minutes, and had to wait for an hour for the next one.
Dana got home just after me, and we got a Pizza and ate it while watching a movie.
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April 20th - Shabbat
I went to schul with Dana, and after kiddush walked home. Dana came home later, and we both rested.
Later in the afternoon, we went and did a little shopping, and then came home.
Later in the afternoon, we went and did a little shopping, and then came home.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
April 19th - From Charleston, SC to Caldwell, NJ
The day started great.
I got up at a decent hour, and since I had a 12:45 flight, I decided to take it easy.
I noticed that my deodorant had finished, so I popped over to Walmart to get some.
When I got back, I took a shower, packed up, and drove to the airport, getting gas on the way.
Returning the car, checking in, and going through security was a breeze. The flight left on time, and arrived early. I even had someone nice sit next to me and we talked a bit.
When I got off the plane at Charlotte, I checked the display, and it said that my flight to Newark is delayed, and was leaving at 5:20 pm instead of 2:55. Various reasons were given, bit it didn't really matter.
The flight eventually got rescheduled again, this time to 5:40, and we took off at around 6 pm.
The flight was a bit bumpy, and we landed just after 7 pm. I had ordered a taxi while I was in Charlotte, and it took me directly to the Chaits in Caldwell. I only got there a little bit late.
We had a great dinner, and then went home. Dana, Paul and I talked for a bit, and then I collapsed.
Friday, April 19, 2013
April 18th - Fort Sumter
I woke up for the first time at 4:30 am in the morning, but I managed to get back to sleep till about 6.
I left around 8 and drove to Liberty Square in Charleston, to get the boat to Fort Sumter.
The boat ride was nice. There is an explanation about the sights, the history surrounding Fort Sumter, and sights visible in Charleston.
We had an hour to walk around the fort. There was another explanation (They called it a history talk) and then free time to walk around.
The flag was a half mast because of the Boston Marathon bombing.
After taking the boat back to Charleston, I drove down to the battery and walked around for a bit. I was 'attacked' by a puppy who just wanted to kiss me.
I drove to Janet's in South Windermere, where I met Dianne and Janet.
We went to the Mustard Seed on James Island restaurant for lunch. It was OK.
After I collected my car from Janet's, I drove back to Dianne, getting a little bit 'lost' on the way, but I got there with no problem.
Lindsey and Billy, and Beck came over with the kids came over and we had Pizza, and Ice Cream.
When I started falling asleep at around 9, I went to sleep.
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I left around 8 and drove to Liberty Square in Charleston, to get the boat to Fort Sumter.
The boat ride was nice. There is an explanation about the sights, the history surrounding Fort Sumter, and sights visible in Charleston.
We had an hour to walk around the fort. There was another explanation (They called it a history talk) and then free time to walk around.
The flag was a half mast because of the Boston Marathon bombing.
After taking the boat back to Charleston, I drove down to the battery and walked around for a bit. I was 'attacked' by a puppy who just wanted to kiss me.
I drove to Janet's in South Windermere, where I met Dianne and Janet.
We went to the Mustard Seed on James Island restaurant for lunch. It was OK.
After I collected my car from Janet's, I drove back to Dianne, getting a little bit 'lost' on the way, but I got there with no problem.
Lindsey and Billy, and Beck came over with the kids came over and we had Pizza, and Ice Cream.
When I started falling asleep at around 9, I went to sleep.
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