Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

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Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Liz » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:15 am

I looked up an old college friend who lives on Grand Isle in VT. She inherited and still lives in the old family farmhouse on the shores of Lake Champlain. We hadn’t seen each other in 26 years.

She has gotten “old.!” Don’t know who that other old lady is on the right.

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View of Lake Champlain from her front yard.

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We spent Labor Day catching up and watching the sailboats go by.

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We went out to lunch at this little country store in North Hero.

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View from the restaurant.

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What’s for lunch…

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We visited this park

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Statue of Samuel D. Champlain

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Her son mowed me a private campsite on the shore.

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Where Roe and I watched the sun go down.

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The mountain s of NY can be seen as the setting sun glows pink on the sails.

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Sunset on the water.

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Sailing for port…the end of summer vacation.

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Fortunately, for me, summer vacation doesn’t have to end. Tuesday I stopped here on my way to meet another “old” college friend for lunch in Montpelier.

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Taken through the window, as it was closed.

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Had a great time in Montpelier catching up on 38 years since graduation. My friend Grace knows the whereabouts of other dorm friends from our UVM days, so maybe next year we'll plan a mini-gtg.
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Mollysmom » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:24 am

What a beautiful place !
Thanks for sharing your journey :D
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby AlmostThere » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:34 am

Being a farm girl from the Midwest, it's hard to imagine a farm along a 'lake'. Rivers or streams, yes. What an absolutely beautiful area! Love the Hero's Welcome name. How ingenious! You take the best pictures, Liz. Thank you for sharing God's handiwork!
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby dpf » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:35 am

Liz, You take the most gorgeous pictures! I think you missed your true calling. Certainly wish I had your talent. It's always a joy to go on a trip with you...thanks for letting us tag along.
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Bethers » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:37 am

Great pictures! I loved travelling that area - and like that you are bringing it back for me.
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby avalen » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:22 am

what beautiful pictures, and makes me feel so relaxed
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Redetotry » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:50 am

Thank you for taking us along, love your pictures I want to go east!
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby SeeyaGal » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:50 am

Loved the photo's Liz! Someday some day I'll head that way....thanks for previews to come :D
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby carold » Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:32 pm

Wonderful pictures. I think sharing your pictures with us is definitely your true calling. :lol: Lucky for us. carold
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Cedar518 » Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:10 pm

Great pics Liz! As usual you take great shots.

I have been in Hero's Welcome many times. It's a great place for a sandwich, coffee or gift shopping.

I really love the shot of Roe looking at the sunset,... the Vermonters get the best view!... (the Adirondacks, of course! :D )
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:33 pm

Great photos, Liz!! Sounds like you had a wonderful time....

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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby snowball » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:53 pm

You really out did your self great pictures. Such a pretty area enjoy it
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Re: Where's Liz? Lake Champlain, Labor Day

Postby Gentleladybear » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:11 pm

As always you have posted some beautiful pictures. The ones with the pink sails in the sunset are beautiful enough to frame.

Glad you had a chance to meet up with your college friend and visit.

Keep those pictures coming.

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