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July 10 – Exploring Along Lake Ontario

By on July 14, 2022 in The Pearl
“Stay close to the serenity of a lake to meet your own peace of mind.” -Munia Kahan

On our way to our anniversary getaway in Ontario we drove up to Rochesters to check out a few waterfalls and lighthouses. We cruised through Rochester in 2018 when we did the Western Erie, but we couldn’t see much from the canal. It seems like a very industrial city, but it does have some beautiful parks. Rochester is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state. Nicknamed “The Flour City,” it’s best known for its unique and impressive history, educational resources, and industry leaders in manufacturing such as Eastman Kodak and Bausch & Lomb. The settlement began in the late 18th century, and the city flourished with the opening of the Erie Canal. From Rochester we drove along the lake and checked out a few more lighthouses and beach parks.

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1000 Islands Getaway

By on July 5, 2022 in The Pearl

“The older I get, the more I understand it’s okay to live a life that others do not understand.” ~Anonymous
One of our favorite places we’ve traveled on The Pearl is the 1000 Islands, Clayton being one of the best ports. We haven’t been in the area since 2018, so we decided to take a little road trip and revisit the area and stay in Clayton.

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June Updates

By on July 3, 2022 in The Pearl
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” –Confucius
Wow it’s hard to believe the summer is flying by. It seems like we just got here and now two months have gone by. Besides spending a lot of time with our family we’ve been getting out and enjoying the great weather and a few of our favorite places. We’ve also enjoyed catching up with some cruising friends we haven’t seen in several years.  

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June 16-18 Graham’s Visit

By on June 26, 2022 in The Pearl
“Some of our greatest blessings call us ‘Mimi’ and ‘Poppy’.” ~Anonymous

Each of our Pennsylvania grands get to come and spend individual time on the boat during the summer. This was Graham’s sixth year. Wow, has he grown and changed during that time. The little toddler who came the first year has turned into a lanky self assured big boy who loves to explore and eat. 

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June 8 – Buttermilk Falls State Park

By on June 9, 2022 in The Pearl
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” —Joshua J. Marine

Ithaca’s slogan is ‘Ithaca is Gorges’. The town of Ithaca has four gorges that were carved out by glaciers millions of years ago and there are more waterfalls through these beautiful gorges than a hiker can count. Reports say there are over 150 waterfalls within 10 miles. We’ve seen many and have literally stopped counting. Welcome to the land of gorges, waterfalls and outdoor beauty. To a community of academics, artists and adventurists. We have truly fallen in love with this area of New York.

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June 2-5 Cayuga Lake Vacation

By on June 8, 2022 in The Pearl
“The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family.” -Lee Iacocca

Summer has truly arrived and we had a great weekend at a house just a mile from the marina. It was a nice place to celebrate Brytanie and Graham’s birthday and it put us close to all the things we like to do in Ithaca. 

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May 24-26 Cora’s Visit

By on June 7, 2022 in The Pearl
“Granddaughters are angels sent from above to fill our hearts with unending love.” –Unknown

One of the best parts of being in Ithaca for the summer is the time we get to spend with our Pennsylvania grandkids. The very special part is having each come on their own to spend time on The Pearl. They have a wonderful time and so do we.

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May 29 – Girls Day at the Winery

By on June 6, 2022 in The Pearl
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” —Unknown

Some of the ladies at the marina and a few of their friends have started a new tradition…girls day at Buttonwood Grove Winery. Last year it was dreary and cold, but we made the best of it. This year we had a picture perfect day. We spent four hours enjoying the sun, the music, the wine, good food, great company and lots of laughter.

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May 6-9 Keuka Lake Getaway

By on May 18, 2022 in The Pearl
“I think togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life.” –Barbara Bush 

Let the summer season begin…although here in upstate New York spring is only beginning. The summer season isn’t just about what temperature it is outside, but the feeling we have when we’re here. We look forward to new adventures, time with family and enjoying our beautiful surroundings.

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Back to Our Summer Home

By on May 13, 2022 in The Pearl
“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” -Walt Disney

This is our twelve year to head east for the season. Leaving Texas and heading to the east coast gives us a chance to enjoy two springs each year. After spending a week driving to Pennsylvania we spent four nights at our son’s house, collecting lots of hugs and having fun playing with our grandwonders.

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