Road Trip! Concord, MA

Hello dear friends.  It's been kind of crazy around here.  I've had major computer problems and my email account has been hacked.  I think George Clooney's "wife" may have had something to do with it, but that's my own opinion.  I think it's going to be awhile before everything is totally straightened out.  

Here are some pics from the home
front. 

Our Chili is going "leashless" today.  We have been practicing with the invisible fence red flag boundaries and today is the big day.
It will be a lot easier on me.  Chili loves to play ball so when she chases a ball I have to run along with her on the leash.  In the process, Chowdah gets tangled up with the leash and before we know it, we need the jaws of life to undo our mess.  Between you and me, I think my neighbors are may be shooting youtube videos.  But then again, that's my own opinion.  

Chowdah loves Chili.  Maybe a little too much.  He has to be within a foot of her at any given moment.  This includes times when she would appreciate privacy outside during those delicate moments.

For the most part, Chili is very patient with her brother.  When she's had enough, she gives him a sharp bark to straighten him out.  His feelings get hurt and he pouts for awhile.  And before I know it, he is back in sister's personal space.

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A couple of weekends ago, the Mister and I spent the day in Concord.  Or as they say Concud.  It is a picturesque town - every inch filled with rich American history.  This beautiful place was the scene of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.  Concord is considered the birthplace of our nation. "The shot heard around the world" took place there.  Enough with the history lesson.  There will be a test later.

Concord is also famous for being the home of great literary talent such as:  Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The morning of our drive, the leaves were just beginning to turn.  No question about it, this is a beautiful part of the country.

As expected, the town is chock full of New England charm.

Sista was in Concord about 6 months ago.  She raved about The Grasshopper Shop.  As a matter of a fact, she liked it so much she left her phone there.  My number was the last dialed so the sweet owner called to tell me.  Sista didn't mind at all.  When she went back to pick it up, she walked out holding two more shopping bags!  I bought two scarves that were marked down to half price.  What a way to start the day!  I love to save the Mister some money.

Cute shops.

Darling antique stores, as well.  I picked up some plates in here.

I tried to start a conversation with this lady, but she was kind of quiet.

Love this!

The Mister couldn't get into this store fast enough.  When he discovered there were no "big boy" toys he left with a pout.

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Bondir.  It is a farm-to-table restaurant.  The ambiance is eclectic with an impressive presentation.  The waitstaff was a little uppity, though.  Our waiter was a dead ringer for Robert Downey Jr.  I asked him if anyone else told him that and he gave me the first eye roll of the day, and told me that he hears it about 20 times a week.  When I asked him for a diet coke, I got another eye roll from him and with pain staking patience, faux RDJr. explained to me that they only carry house made and organic items.  Since when is diet coke not organic? I asked him.  He answered me with - what else... a classic Robert Downey Jr. eye roll.  He tried to talk me into some ginger pear stuff, but I declined, with an eye roll.

Not only is the the downtown of Concord enchanting, the residential homes are stunning, as well. 

I am going to be out-of-pocket for a few days.  I will be back mid-week full of vim and vigor. 

Hope you're enjoying a great weekend!