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Taughnnock State Park

By on May 18, 2018 in The Pearl

“I would rather own little and see the world than own the world and see little of it.” ― Alexander Sattler

Taughannock Falls State Park is a 750-acre park located on the western shore of Cayuga Lake. It was was created in 1925 and many improvements were made in the 1930s. The park’s namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail. Campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake, with marina, boat launch and beach nearby. A multi-use trail for hiking and cross-country skiing, winds past sledding slopes and natural skating ponds. The park offers organized activities including tours through the gorge and summer concerts along the lakefront.
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May 16 – A Perfect Lunch

By on May 17, 2018 in The Pearl
“The secret is not to run behind butterflies, but to take care of the garden so they come to you.” -Guru Sloth 

Wednesday was a pretty day and the sun was finally out, so we decided to drive up the lake for a picnic at Lucas Vineyards. Lucas Vineyards is Cayuga Lake’s oldest winery, they have been selling wine since 1980 and it’s still a family run business including three generations. The vineyard sits on the western side of Cayuga Lake near Interlaken and offers a wonderful view of the lake from their deck and garden. It was a wonderful spot to relax enjoy a picnic lunch on such a beautiful day.

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Wordless Wednesday

By on May 16, 2018 in The Pearl

May 12-14 Mother’s Day Weekend

By on May 15, 2018 in The Pearl

When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family and friends… –Barbara Bush

We spent a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend with our oldest son and his family. We definitely missed Eric and his family, but we got to spend some amazing time with them this past winter. Our summer home puts us close to one son and our winter home keeps us close to the other. It’s a pretty good situation.
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May 5 – The Kentucky Derby

By on May 10, 2018 in The Pearl

We have cruising friends that own a horse farm (we call them ranches in Texas) in upstate New York…what a great place to be to enjoy the Kentucky Derby. We spent a wonderful day with them enjoying the races at Saratoga Springs last summer. Maybe one day we’ll be watching one of their fouls run.
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May 2 – Splash Day

By on May 4, 2018 in The Pearl

Beacon Bay Marina

The pearl got a much needed make over this spring. The last time she had new bottom paint or a good wax job on the hull was in November 2015 when we were in Indiantown, Florida. She was really in need of a face lift…and boy does she look great now.
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Back to the Finger Lakes

By on April 29, 2018 in The Pearl
Spring is just arriving in upstate New York and flowers are beginning to bloom. The trees are full of buds and will be turning green soon. I love spring, it’s my favorite time of year. I love watching everything come back to life after a cold grey winter and this this year I’m getting to enjoy it twice. I did a post about the Finger Lakes last year when we first arrived in Ithaca, but I thought I would remind everyone just where the Finger Lakes are and why we love it here.

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Take a Tour of The Pearl

By on April 18, 2018 in The Pearl
There seems to be a lot of people we know that don’t realize what our boat looks like (almost everyone, except close friends and family, think we sail). When we tell them we’re headed back to the boat for six months…they can’t imagine how we can live on the boat. I guess people think it’s a small daysailer. They ask questions like…where do you bath, do you have to eat all your meals out, where do you put all your stuff? They have no idea that it’s equipped with all the comforts of home. Well, almost all the comforts of home, we do miss our comfortable chairs. The Pearl doesn’t have the room Texas Pearl has, but we love sitting on the flybridge, relaxing and enjoying the view when ever we can. It’s the place we like to start our day, as well as end it.

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Northeast Classic Car Museum

By on April 16, 2018 in The Pearl
Last fall before we winterized The Pearl and came home for the winter, we spent one last fun filled day with cruising friends, Maryanne and George. We visited the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, NY and enjoyed a wonderful dinner together. Soon we’ll be heading back to upstate New York for more incredible adventures. That is…if spring EVER arrives!

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Oceanus Brass Bow-Shackle Pen: A Review

By on April 4, 2018 in The Pearl

A benefit of writing a regular blog…besides being able to remember where we’ve been and what we’ve done, is getting free promotional things once in awhile. Some bloggers have been offered all kinds of things in exchange for their reviews of those products. This is the first time we’ve been offered anything. 
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