Rhode Island is one the small New England states, squeezed in between the Atlantic Ocean between Connecticut and Massachusetts.
I have been there twice, the first time was one of the early AARP consulting project, in the state Capital Providence. The workshop was coordinated by the Department of Elderly Affairs, who answered the phone DEA, in most of the country DEA is the drug enforcement administration. About 1/3 of first time callers hang up fearing they have dialed the wrong number.
The last trip there was for a board meeting in Newport for a non-profit I volunteered for. Newport is home to fisherman and old money. The marina was filled with boats that cost more than my net worth. The seafood was amazing. It was an amazing place. The first speeding ticket issued to an automobile driver in the United States was issued in Newport, as I recall he was tearing through town at something like 17 miles per hour.
The cliffs along the water's edge are lined with huge homes, summer cottages from the gilded age. Summer retreats for the rich and famous from New York and Boston 100 years ago. We had time to tour one of them.
We really should spend more time exploring that part of the country. I have never driven my car, farther north than Baltimore. We should change that someday.
Rhode Island has a lot of charm and Newport is stunning. Do you know the song “Rhode Island is Famous for You?
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of it, YouTube has everything these days.
DeleteThe first time I heard the song was when I saw Michael Feinstein perform at the Ritz in DC. I loved those kinds of ditties.
DeleteYes - a leisurely tour of New England in the springtime or early autumn would be a wonderful adventure for you and Hammy - who could be your expert navigator.
ReplyDeleteMaybe someday.
DeleteI'm actually quite good at navigation; communicating the info to David, not so much.
DeleteI'd love to tour some of those beach "cottages".
ReplyDeleteLittle places, 10-20,000 sq. ft.
DeleteI love that top photo. That must be a very interesting place to explore
ReplyDeleteIt was and the seafood was amazing.
DeleteBeing in the Northeast and loving it, Rhode Island is one of my favorite States. And everyone should experience Newport. I've been several times and it is simply stunning, especially if you want to see some gorgeous house architecture. And the town of New Hope is actually pretty fun. And beautiful foliage in the fall. Really the best of both worlds, mountains and seaside. With all kinds of quaint towns in between.
ReplyDeleteThe house you have pictured we toured too that one I believe that's called Marble House.
DeleteSound like the right house, I could live there.
DeleteThat’s it! It was owned by the Vanderbilt family that are portrayed as the Russell family in The Gilded Age. Good old Alva Vanderbilt!
DeleteI don't know much about Rhode Island. I think you two should plan a trip there so you can take photos to share with me! ;)
ReplyDeleteWe are going to Williamsburg and Jamestown soon.
DeleteNever been to Rhode Island. Sounds like a lovely place for HWSNBN to settle down and desecrate.
ReplyDeleteI think the locals are picky about who they let in.
DeleteDo go, and then have Mistress Maddie punch your ticket.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
Dinner with the Mistress was fun, but about my limit of fun.
DeleteBe careful in using that expression re Maddie 🤣🤣🤣
DeleteI've been there; seems a nice state.
ReplyDeleteA pretty place, a strange little state.
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