Jim and Bonny

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Thimble Islands in Guilford

We went on a brief cruise of the Thimble Islands. The official crusie hadn't opened yet.
There are 30 islands. People have homes on these islands, most with no water or power. The go out there by water taxi and spend the day. What a neat place!



I think I put the wrong picture on but one of these islands is completely covered with water at high tide and all you see is the home sticking out of the water.
It is just gorgeous our here. When the cruise is running it goes 1 mile out around the light house. We must go back!!


This store was on the way to the Guilford Shore. It reminds me of Short Pump in VA!!

Connor & Christen on their scooters on the Guilford Green!

Erin Turner was in CT on business and spent the night. It was great to see her and good for Jodi to see a friend!!

There are alot of interesting store, churches etc. surrounding the Guilford Green.
Interesting Hardware store!

Everywhere you look you will see homes, churches and businesses with a colored door.
I found this one interesting!! ( : Now I know why the Backes home is blue with a burgundy colored door. The while house across the street from them has a bright yellow door.
For some reason I don't have a photo of Cox School where C & C attend. It is probably because I was so interested in this story that I forgot to take one. As we drove to the school we were on "Three Mile Course" and then turned onto "Dunk Rock" road. It got its name from the days of witchcraft. They would tie a rock to the witch and if she sunk she was not a witch and if she floated she was a witch. Hence the name Dunk Rock. I love that story!

This is the winding road to 142 Denison Drive!
A gorgeous drive!
Beware if you get car sick!! ( :
By the time I was ready to leave the dogwood in the front yard was in bloom.
So we had to read the story of the Dogwood!

Do google it and read it if you don't know the story!
It was sad to leave! We hope to see these trees in the fall.........the color has to be phenomenal!
Thank you to the Backi for a wonderful stay in CT!
We miss you all!
Love, Granny & Pa