Oh joyest of joys! Mid October in the great CT means many fun things such as apple fests galore, pumpkins, cider, yummy apple doughnuts, beautiful unmatched foliage, lots of that wonderful fake spider web stuff stretched across anything that stands still and of course, Pumpkintown U.S.A!
Being the festive mom that I am, I brought my 2 year old along with my mother, aunt and twin 5 year old cousins to Pumpkintown today! Oh the fun we had, and oh the back ache I plan on having tomorrow!
After Pumpkintown we stopped in Marlborough Pizza for a bite to eat. Shocked and disgusted are a few good adjectives for the way I feel whenever I travel back to my tiny hometown(it has changed so much). Marlborough Pizza (which I never thought would change) was a staple in ALL townie diets for the past 30 years. The family that owned it was known by all, the daughter was a friend of mine growing up, and their son's son was recently on Letterman or some such show because he is 2 and gifted. (The entire family is gifted, but I don't want to stray too far from my point) OK, Shock and dismay...I noticed right away as we pulled into the parking lot that there was a new permitee posted above the door! OMG! The pizza place is under new ownership and what do you know!!! The food was less than appealing! Ughhh! Not cool!
Something else historical not only for myself but for New England as a whole...the famous Marlborough Barn www.marlboroughbarn.com has closed! Jeez Louise! My mother bought all of her curtains there, they were the best! My grandmother from LI NY bought a coffee table there when I was 5 and she STILL has it! So sad that it has closed! Please don't let them close The Marlborough Tavern! George Washington himself stayed there AND there are said to be secret tunnels in the basement that were part of underground railroad.
Oh! Tonight we're having pot roast! Another New England favorite of mine...I am telling you this is the place to be in the fall! My daughter and I are also going to do a fun craft project with fallen leaves, crayons, wax paper and an iron! Should be fun! I'll post pics tomorrow if it works!
Peace Out!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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2 comments:
Are you kidding?! When did Marlborough Barn close?? I thought that place would be around forever!
I'm still completely bummed that I never even got a chance to GO to Marlborough Barn. Drove past it hundreds of times but never had time to stop. :(
Never been to Pumpkin Town either...one day....you think they'll let us bring Sarge? LOL.
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