Esther resided at the Rubber Chicken Forest at the Twisted Oak Winery in California. She was taken home and enjoyed herself until she saw her twin sister's photo on an egg carton. Eunice was sent to New York to be with Esther. At first they did not get along as Esther was used to traveling alone. Now they travel together.
The family expands adopting Ethel Louise at Chix R' Us and taking in Marilyn, a kleptomaniac, and Minerva, who have recently adopted baby Mildred.
Esther and Eunice took a break from traveling to take care of their newly adopted daughter, Ethel Louise. Marilyn and I were on the road and traveling to an area of Pennsylvania called The Poconos...or the Pocono Mountains. We headed across New Jersey on Route 80 to the Northwestern part of this area. Since Esther and Eunice were not there to rename this, we did it for them. It is now The Peckonos in Phensylvania.
Marilyn was certainly into her tactics of being a klepto. But I watched it all and made sure that items were not taken home.
Our first stop was to a place called The French Manor Inn and Spa, located in South Sterling. We got a spa suite. There was even a Jacuzzi in the bedroom area.
We had a lite lunch at the poolside followed by a massage.
The scenery was just gorgeous and we were just so relaxed. They serve afternoon tea here in their "cafe" (Marilyn loved the artwork, especially one of the small sculptures) . It's an extremely informal way to dine here...but keep in mind that The French Manor is not your usual type of accommodations here in the Peckonos. I would describe it as a very romantic couples or the most relaxing "treat yourself" resort.
After some time, we went to the formal dining room for dinner that started with an amuse bouche. We weren't too hungry so we munched on this scrumptious salad.
Marilyn and I went for a stroll in the garden area and we met Jeffery Huntzinger, the Executive Chef.
After checking out we stopped at a place called Coutt's Blueberry farm. It was a bit too early to pick them. They did have lots of products. Marilyn wanted to "buy" this blueberry spread that had a lot less sugar than their regular jam.
We continued north to Lake Wallenpaupack...I guess we should have renamed it Lake Wallenpaupeck to a real family resort called Erhardt's. It would be a great place for all five of us to go to....maybe next time.
Dinner was at Gersham's Chophouse in Hawley where we had a sample of appetizers.
We stayed awhile at the lake to watch the sunset. The next morning we went over to the lake to watch humans boating and some lady on water skis.
Afterwards we met some of the staff. Marilyn saw that this lady was going to have a baby so she talked to it. I hope she wasn't thinking of stealing it.
Erhardt's has a restaurant and that is where we had lunch.
It looks as though Esther and I will be home for awhile. We want to announce the adoption of a baby chicken. We went to the Susan Liben wing of Chicks 'R' Us and got an adorable girl which we named Ethel Louise. She did come along with us but hasn't entered the world in terms of food and recreation.
She did go with us on our last trip to the Adirondacks.
We took Megabus from New Yolk to Bosthen and was driven around by Sam Clark from the Yellow Taxi Cab Company for the few days. I don't think he was too thrilled when we wanted to take the wheel. We then made sure that he did the rest of the driving.
After checking into the Best Western Hotel...which I later caught that it should have been called, "Worst Best Western", we were certainly ready for lunch. Being here we thought it be best first dine on fish. We went to Burke's Seafood on Billings Rd. The chowder was great and we saved the oyster crackers for later.
To begin with some of the history of this city, the Historic Society was a quick learning experience. John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Abagail Adams, and a host of others as well as products and companies that began in Quhency.
Okay, we did pose Ethel Louise here since it was appropriate.
Took a nap. Quite hot outside...almost enough to melt. We hung around until dinner at Fuji's locate on Hancock Street. No we did not rename it. Met owner Jimmy Liang and had sushi and a glass of saki.
It is July 4th, Independence Day. We got to play the part of one of the delegates of the Declaration of Independence. Our name was William Paca from Maryland...don't worry we changed the name of that state as well.
Dinner that evening was at the hotel. Adams Pub. Had a glass of Samuel Adams beer and oyster crackers.
Last day. We had lunch at the Marina Bay area. Restaurant was called Port 305. Had an iced coffee and was appalled at seeing the leftover bones from someone eating chicken wings.
Some guy named Scott took us to see the first Dunkin Donuts, which still stands here in Quhency.
