Miscellaneous

On the first weekend of October we traveled back to Boston to celebrate my SIL's birthday and, of course, visit our little granddaughter. On our way up to Boston we stopped at a restaurant that Hubby has wanted to try since we first started bringing our children to college many years ago.....Super Duper Weenie. 

It is a small place with picnic tables in the windowed area on the left and a counter with stools where the awning is. It is known for it's specialty hot dogs that have a wide variety of toppings. Hubby and I are not big on hot dog toppings. I just had a plain dog with spicy brown mustard (I prefer yellow mustard) and Hubby got a hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut.

We also ordered fries and shakes. Mine was vanilla, Hubby's was strawberry. I have to say that Hubby was disappointed after waiting so long to try this place. Neither of us were impressed with the just average hot dogs and the fries were nothing special. The shakes were quite good though. Yes, it is true, we didn't go for any of the dressed up hot dogs, but a good hot dog doesn't need any elaborate toppings. This is an easy off/easy on spot for food on Interstate 95 in Connecticut, but I don't think we will be stopping again.

Our trip to visit our granddaughter was wonderful. I brought Turkey meatballs and Marinara that we had for dinner on Friday. I made baked filet of sole with mashed potatoes on Saturday. 

Oh wait, you would like to see our granddaughter? She has gotten very cuddly and likes to sleep on your shoulder.

I can't believe that she turned one month old just after we visited. 

On our way home on Sunday, it was my turn to pick a place to eat. This is another roadside restaurant that we have seen for years and years on the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. It is called Travelers Food and Books.

Inside the shelves are lined with books and jigsaw puzzles. Now these books are not the latest releases, but they are for sale. 

Hubby and I each had a good old fashioned burger with fries that was just delicious. We are looking forward to going back on future trips to Boston. Next time I may look for a book or puzzle to purchase.

Speaking of books, I have been reading a lot again. I recently read Nora Roberts' books "The Awakening" and "The Becoming". They are the first 2 books of the Dragonheart Legacy Trilogy. I loved these! I am eagerly awaiting the third book which comes out in November. I really love her fantasy/witchcraft books.

On the crafting front. I finished the birth announcement and I brought it to the framer. 

Now I have to decide what to work on next. There are so many choices.

I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching tomorrow. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. 

Thanks for stopping by!