Connecticut !

Yesterday was a travel day as we left Pennsylvania and journeyed to Connecticut … birth state of William J. Woodruff Sr.  Bill grew up in Waterbury, attended Catholic schools, married and had two sons … Bill Jr and Kevin.

We checked in to Branch Brook Campground in Thomaston.  Not a fancy CG, no cable, slow wifi, dirt roads …. but serves our immediate needs as only here for a couple nights.

Last evening was Frog Creek’s Summer Selfie Happy Hour (a great way for winter snowbirds to stay in touch over the summer). As it was our friends birthday, we gave him a “cheers”.  Now, those who know us well know we don’t drink, so we found these two empty bottles to use to cheer him!

After chatting with our FC friends we went to sleep.  I told Bill I wanted to sleep until noon. At 6:15 am we woke to a tapping noise.  Irritated, Bill went outside to see birds walking on the roof! It sounded like they were doing a rain dance! It worked as we did get a brief shower shortly thereafter.  So much for sleeping late …

We visited Bill’s oldest son Bill (Jr), wife Mary and grandson Chris this evening.  It was great seeing them! It had been nine months since we had last been with them.

Our red maple bush is doing excellent in the front yard!

Jr is still feeding the wild mallard ducks in the back yard.  While there a momma duck came by.  During the winter there can be hundreds of ducks in the creek!

Looking forward to visiting with more friends and family in the next couple weeks here!