CONNECTICUT IN MAY

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written 5/29/08 1:46 PM, published 5/30/08 11:58 AM

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On my first trip since broken neck in Feb 2007, the General and I flew to Connecticut to visit # 2 son (Johnny Fubar in Photographica). After ample rain, the countryside was lush and green, providing many photo ops.

Of some 200 shots, I have selected 20 to show in 3 posts, sort of a mini tour of CT, hope you enjoy.

The Goodspeed Opera House on the CT river in Haddam:CTab

A small airfield on the river just below the Goodspeed:CTb

Wider view of the opera house and bridge across the river:CTc

The General with me on breezy day along the river:CTd

The Heublein Tower on Talcott Mtn as seen from Simsbury, CT:CTe

Old house in Simsbury, now a Bed & Breakfast:CTf

In Middletown, CT, spotted this 1899 Fire House, reminded me of our Photographica firefighter, DSW, so I took the shot for him: CTg

As our Governator says, "I'll be back" with post 2 in a day or so.

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smalltown05
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5/30/08 12:20 PM

Looks like a lovely trip Colonel!

- blow.....hard

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surferguy
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5/30/08 12:34 PM

and I was so sorry to here you wernt commin to see me and Mrs SG... oh well when we get to Long Beach in Aug... we'll mosy down to HB and have a cocktail with you and the General on the pier eh.... UURRAAh

- Growing Up is Optional...

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colbb
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5/30/08 12:54 PM

I sure was hoping to bum a toddy or two off you and Mrs. SG, but Fubar had our dance card so full it was all we could do to make our flight home on the 28th.
Hope August works out, we have an adequate supply of cocktails both at home and in watering holes all around the HB pier.

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msjudi
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5/30/08 1:02 PM

beautiful captures of a great trip.... i love the bed and breakfast.. Sweet of you to think of our DSW in the last shot... he will appreciate your thoughts... for sure! Have a great weekend...
- Smile ; )

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Anonymous User
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5/30/08 1:19 PM

Excellent tour.

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VegasStan
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5/30/08 2:09 PM

Looks like it was a great trip Colonel!! ... Thanks for sharing!!

- Out of Focus!!

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The Old Guy
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5/30/08 2:42 PM

You were in my backyard sir. I landed at goodspeed during flight training. It was with my instructor but I can say "been there, done that". And have been in and through all the places that you mentioned. We are in New Haven for the summer it seems, currently living in Florida, since '85. But grew up here in Connecticut. Nice memories you give me.

- So shoot already!!

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Candice
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5/30/08 2:42 PM

I was so close!!!!!!!!!...about 30 min. away! Hope You had a good time..maybe We can meet the next time around!

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colbb
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5/30/08 3:08 PM

TOG and Candice. Thanks for the comments, would have enjoyed meeting you both. I lived in Simsbury for almost 13 years when I was in my 2nd career (post Marine Corps), running the field claim departments for Aetna. The Casualty & Surety Div. later sold to The Travelers where son Fubar is now in Claim Dept.

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DSW
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5/30/08 5:27 PM

I'm honored that you would think of me Colbb.
Beautiful set of photos, looking forward to seeing the rest of them.
Blessings
DSW

- DSW

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BEARPHOTO
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5/30/08 7:04 PM

Glad you were able to come back and visit our beautiful state colonel.

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Lori Smaltz
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5/31/08 9:10 AM

Lovely photos ! I really like historic places. The bed and breakfast is gorgeous along with the old Fire dept.

- american[bohemian] style

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