Mia and I try to make it out to Walpole, NH and hit up Burdick Chocolate at least once a year. This year it also happened to be my birthday weekend. So instead of just going for coffee and dessert we made reservations for their Sunday brunch.
Category: Local Stuff
West End Farm Trail
There is a new connector trail system in Concord. It’s called the West End Farm Trail. Saturday November 3rd was the official kick off of the trail system, but I missed that event while running the Jack London 10K in Nashua. So Mia and I hiked it on Sunday instead.
New Trails (To Me)
Generally this time of year I like to get out and explore areas that have caught my eye in the past, but for whatever reason(s) I just have not gone and checked them out. Riding Rob Brook and the Nan last week is a perfect example. This weekend though, I decided to keep it a…
Rob Brook and Nanamocomuck
I took today off from work for a nice mental break. I headed up to the Kancamagus and then 1 mile up Bear Notch Road to the parking area for the Rob Brook Road and Nanamocomuck Mtn Bike Trails. Some of the only bike specific area in the White Mountains. It poses as a XC…
Sue Ann Martin 5K
Today Mia and I participated in the 3rd Annual Sue Ann Martin 5k. Sue Ann’s husband Tom was my boss at one point when he was the state comptroller. Sue Ann tragically died in 2010. It was a total shock and completely unexpected. Here is a woman who ran daily and was in great shape. …
Leaf Peepin’ & Killer Deals
The forecast for today was pretty blah. Cloudy, 30% chance of showers and low 50’s for temps. I talked to Mia earlier in the week about going “Leaf Peepin” up north. Color was supposed to be near peak past Franconia Notch. It would be a good way to spend a rather dismal day and to…
ON & OFF RHODES 