Not a very clear picture but it shall do.What a wonderful day we had. After breakfast at, you guessed it, Lizzy B's and stopping to get some spending money "just in case" we set off for Goshen, Massachusetts with old Grandma Rose's kitchen stove (circa 1885.) Once we got off of 91 North we had a beautiful ride on Route 9 West. We were driving in the foothills of the Berkshires and as we kept climbing up the snow on the ground just kept getting deeper. The rushing rivers we crossed were clear and foaming over their banks. We saw over a mile of hoses connecting maple trees to a sugar house. I'd love to go back when the sap is running. When we arrived at Goodtime Stove (about 105 miles from home) I was blown away by the eccentricity of the buildings and the sculptures and rusting parts. Richard Richardson's son help Grampa to unload the stove and put it all together to make sure that all of the parts were there. As they unloaded I walked around inside the building to look at all of Richard's stoves. They were beautiful and two of them were giving the warmth that was certainly needed on this cold January day. Richard joined us and talked with us about his business but also about the Sanctuary he has made on his land. Richard is an artist and an amazing character. We'll be going back to visit his Sanctuary and sculptures when the weather warms up and the gardens are in bloom. I asked him if he could send me a picture of old Grandma Rose's stove when he gets it in shape to sell. He said he would have his daughter send it to me. I'll miss the stove but since it's just been sitting in the cellar growing cobwebs and not usable I'm glad we sold it to Goodtime Stove. He's an artist and loves his "jobs!" If you have the inclination go to their web site and visit both the stove company and the sanctuary. It's very cool.
On the way home we stopped in Williamsburg, MA to cash the check and then eat lunch at The Brewmaster's Tavern. It's a wonderful old building and they have their own brewery where they brew Opa Beer. Grampa had some of their light ale with his $5 special, Baked Haddock and I had a glass of Chardonnay with my $5 special, Roast Turkey Dinner. The food was delicious and the price was so right! We'll stop in again for lunch or dinner when we make our way back to Goodtime Stove. (If you visit the Brewmaster's Tavern website, click link above, don't forget to click on The Rules. They are interesting.) On our way down from Goshen to Williamsburg it started to snow. As we were eating lunch we could look out of the large windows and see a snow globe world. When we left the sun came out and the roads were only wet. A day to smile about.
Quote: Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources. ---Herbert Spencer
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