Author:bluelollipoproad

July 28, 2009 In Uncategorized

These Buns Aren’t Messin’ Around


I accompanied my sibs and mom this morning to Frosty’s in Brunswick, Maine to participate in their yearly cinnamon bun feast. Holy crap. Holy yummy. This sugary spot was jammed full of locals and enough pastries to make your heart stop. The cute older lady who helped us had that poof of grandma hair that was perfect for an old- school donut shop like this. My sister told me this poof haired lady had been working there forever. She was too busy serving up sweets for me to bother her for her picture though- so I opted for the buns themselves instead. As you can see these things are EEE-NORMOUS. (And those are my bite marks out of one. Mmm…)

I would like to add here that at the end of every day of my life when I think to myself; Self- you should really stop having treats and sweets and move toward an all healthy, all the time fruit and veggie diet. The thought that follows that up is; Nah- I’ll just run another mile. I’m on a “live-it” not a diet. (Within reason of course.) 

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts and all others? You got nothin’ on this glazed goodness. Thanks for the biggest cinnamon bun I have ever eaten this morning Frosty’s. Now off to run…
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July 28, 2009 In Uncategorized

The Coast, Champagne And Condoms

Ahh… Portland, Maine today. Saw loads of great shops, restaurants, scenery, people, etc.- what a fabulous coastal city. Highly recommend this one too if you’re ever on a New England tour. I’m having so much fun and running around experiencing it all (did you notice I forgot to add the photo to yesterdays post until now? Yeah, it’s a case of the having too much of a good times.) so I haven’t had much time to write all the gazillions of things I want to. Again I will have to say more soon- hang tight and if there’s one thing I can guarantee for sure it’s that I will never run out of material for my writing and posting here so I hope you’re in for the long haul with me and you’ll be patient.
We drank a bottle of champagne at a park overlooking the ocean, walked through alleys of cafe’s as pictured here and went into this shop; Condom Sense . It was hilarious. (Don’t be offended- it had great gag gifts. Even my mother came in the store with us was cracking up at the selection.) It was chucked full of things you could bring to just about any party or person for some good laughs. Great name, very entertaining. 
Summer days, the Maine coast, sunshine, a bottle of champagne with some fresh baguette and cheeses for a snack in the park, chocolate truffles, “lobstah”, shopping, and still being able to get work done so as to not be complete slacker because you have a Blackberry…priceless. Now that’s some quality of life and an office I like to be in.
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July 26, 2009 In Uncategorized

I Love You Pinot Gris

I visited Atwater Vineyards the other day to pay a visit to a friend and taste some wine. Oh what tasty Pinot Gris they had along with this great chalkboard quote. They even have a webcam you can see Seneca Lake. from the tasting room. The view of the lake never ever gets old. It’s absolutely gorgeous. 

This was my first Atwater visit, but I have been visiting the lake and many other wineries for years. There are over 30 on this lake alone. Wine tasting around those parts is always comfortable and casual as the typical air of snobbery is nonexistent. You always feel like the staff in the tasting rooms and wine makers themselves (that tend to wander through at random greeting you) are just those average guys and gals- neighbors that anyone could get along with. Love that.

Next time you have a chance to go for a trip and you’re feeling like some green beauty, water, wine, relaxation and all things ahhhh…head to upstate NY. You just don’t get this kind of package anywhere else. 
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July 25, 2009 In Uncategorized

Damn Inflation!

This is Willy’s Variety. They used to have an entire wall of penny candy and other old school treats like Lemonheads, Fireballs, Lotsafizz, etc. when I was growing up. I thought for old times sake I’d take a stroll in there today. I know it hasn’t been too many years since my last visit but looks like prices have gone up and selection is down. Bummer. Still a fun spot to get your sugar high for the day though.

Who knows where you can get penny candy these days? Maybe I’ll go on the great penny candy hunt across America…
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July 24, 2009 In Uncategorized

Watch This

Point Blank. 

Every time I think I am “doing my part” or consciously living on our precious planet, I come across things like this video. I have to welcome the slap in the face reality. Who am I kidding? I could be doing so much more. We all could. Please try with me. Step one; Encouraging everyone to keep spreading the word on information like this video. Two; Being really aware of ways we can produce less waste/trash. The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash a day. Yikes. That is insane and awful.
It’s so much more than trash but that’s at least a start. We all have the power to make positive change. Now lets stop talking about it to be trendy and start doing it to save the place we’d all like to live in 30 years.
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July 24, 2009 In Uncategorized

Still Working On #6 For You

Clearing out old emails, I just saw this one. Got it a while back after a break-up. Before I hit delete I thought I’d share. 

Glad I kept showing up for those 6am runs Neil. Who says you need to actually see or talk to a person regularly to know you have a real friend. Thanks for the love and for making me laugh!

From Neil, for when feeling blue:

1) listen to happy music
2) when you think of him/relationship, find a replacement to think about (for me, it’s australia!)
3) write a little bit, but not too much
4) find someone else to go on some dates with, a total distraction. someone that you won’t be tempted to talk about your relationship with at all
5) find a friend or someone to talk to, and tell them that you need them to NOT talk about the relationship for a while, and then just have conversations about nothing. and, have them be available when you need them 24/7 as much as possible. whenever you get blue, call them and talk about anything other than the relationship.
6) find sophia bush for me!!! (okay, that probably won’t help you, but damn that would be awesome for me!!!)
7) know that you are loved by many, many people!
8) visit me in SF soon!

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July 23, 2009 In Uncategorized

Meet Don And Doc

Don is on the left, Doc on the right. They’re volunteers at the fire department in Trout Run, PA. 

I cruised by them last weekend and had to turn around. As soon as I got out of the car they asked me if I was lost. I laughed and told them of course not! I just wanted to talk to them and take their picture. Like a lot of people I photograph, they seemed a bit surprised. They joked with each other that “If she is taking our picture, we should charge her! HA!” 
They asked where I was going because of my out of state plates. Doc told me he had traveled all over working as a traffic controller for years. He was a riot. Just that jolly, I’m chillin’ in my teeny little town watching the world go by and I can do that now because I have worked my ass off and been some places and done some things. Don didn’t say a word. I think he thought I was a little nuts. I can’t say I’m surprised. After all I was the chatty stranger who popped in out of nowhere. Hope I didn’t scare you Don. Thanks for letting me take your picture. As promised, I will come find you and the Trout Run Fire Department someday and share my fortune with you when/if I make it. Until then, happy chair sitting and relaxing on those perfect summer nights gents.
Here’s to everyday folks and all walks of life.
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July 22, 2009 In Uncategorized

Phew! I’m Glad They Make Treat Sticks

I’ve been on a wild goose chase to find a place that did.
So, in case you were looking for a place to do your deer processing.
Here you go!
Yep, looks like they will cut, “rap” and freeze it for you. That’s awesome. Musical and processing talent. It’s like a one stop shop for all your needs.
(The best part of this photo is that I didn’t even notice the “rap” until posting it right now. I thought it was funny enough as a sign in general. The “rap” just blows it off the charts.)
What’s that I say? Oh yeah…
God I love this stuff.
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