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Well here it is Labor day - we spent the day with Gordon and Warren who showed us lots of interesting historic sites close to Leominister, MA. Arrived yesterday around 1pm after leaving the "Athen's of the US" Philadelphia. The architech in Philly reflects so much of Athens and the Greek architech. It's really beautiful.

Drove toll roads to here and made good time with it being a Sunday before the holiday. The sign on the turnpike showed "SPEED" nothing else. No speed limit set anywhere. Went through PA, NY, CT and MA with all the states being so small, doesn't take long compared to the west coast states. It was fun talking with the Girls on Saturday toe day. Michelle has decided to take part also. I'm so happy. They actually said they missed me (:>) !!

The more I see the more I understand we are all the same with our own structures making us different. Lay of the land spread of the vegetation and population.

The GPS unit got to the point we almost tossed it out the window. I decided to MUTE it instead. She really go on my nerves and Joe kept saying "What did she say?" By then it was past where we should have turned or what ever. I decided to turn the damn thing off then realised I could just shut her up instead.

Sure need to give 4DATUDE a bath, check her tires and oil before covering to many more miles.

Today was really special to visit Grandpa and Grandma's grave site at Fort Devens. Warren talked about the obstacle course he use to do while being a boy scout when he was much younger. Minute Man National Historic Site is close by and was an amazing place to visit. Seen where Paul Revere was arrested and where the first shot was fired between the Brits and the Americans. "The shot heard around the world".

For lunch we had lobster from SS Lobster. Great food for very reasonable price. Uncle Ed suggested I try fried clams but Warren & Gordon had already ordered some, therefore I just ate some of theirs. The fried clams were good and I plan to have more while on the East coast as with the Lobster - such reasonably price I know I can have at least a few more meals. Leominister is the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed. There is so much history abound in this area. Visited "Redemption Rock" where Mary Rollington who was the wife of some minister was kidnapped by an indian chief and asked for a ransom to return her. We don't know whether anything ever came about from this == since it took place in 1675. Mrs. Rollington actually loved being with the indians and learned so much about their way of life that she became an indian herself. Gordon is having a nightmare knowing I'm writing this and it's not correct history. He is a real history buff. He's been in his bedroom looking for the correct information and laughing at what I'm reading here. Glad I can make him laugh.