Amazing Views

Everywhere you look ... there is an amazing view.

The Adirondack Mountains are so full of grandeur!

I enjoyed catching the reflection in the lake water.

There are lots of fish in Oxbow Lake...

so the sights are not always above the water!

Although there's nothing like a

 relaxing view of the sun setting

Or an after dinner canoe ride...

Perfect together!

Vintage Fun: Thrifting in the Woods

What's not to love about a thrift shop in the woods?

Especially if you're not into fishing... this is a

perfect little shop to get lost in!

It is called "Twigs and Treasures."
People in the surrounding community donate their unwanted household
items. The "Twigs" get them all ready for "sale" in the shop...and then
those who need something for their lake house or cottage can make a
donation for the items.

It is a win win situation all around.

Last year they donated about thirty thousand dollars back to the community for things like
ambulance services and scholarships.

Check it out, right on Route 8 in Lake Pleasant.  You'll be glad you did...if not for the hunt of
vintage goodies...but for the great conversation too!

They're open Tuesday - Saturday during the summer months.
For a complete schedule click here.

July 4th Parade in Lake Pleasant: Celebrating 200 Years of Lakeside History

It was a night to remember!

We were told to arrive early for the July 4th parade

Not only is it a popular event in the town of Lake Pleasant,

but it was their big BiCentennial celebration!

Celebrating 200 years since the

town was settled!

We did not want to miss any of it.

People had started lining up a couple of hours

before the parade started.

The parade's theme was

Past, Present, Future and Patriotic

I loved the vintage Americana feel

There's something about bagpipes

playing that just hits you with nostalgia.

Even though they are well, Scottish!

There were clowns and unicyclists, too!

The parade was full of excitement,

cheers, and candy tossing,

an old favorite!

I would have to say the Town of Lake Pleasant

did a fabulous job and we were

happy to be there for it.

Here's to another 200 years!

In my next post I'll share with you

their awesome Fourth of July

fireworks show which went on a

couple hours later...

Stay tuned!