We learned a very valuable lesson this past weekend. When boaters get together, it's always a good time, even if you are on land! Although Short Walk (Joe & Ann - they'll always be Short Walk to us) sold their boat, Sharon and I traveled to Doylestown, Pa last week to visit Joe & Ann. We had a wonderful time reuniting with Short Walk and learned that, although you are homeless (read boatless), boaters still know how to have a great time. In addition to meals that make you go back for seconds, the company was the best. And if that wasn't enough excitement we went on a field trip and toured Fonthill Castle (
www.mercermuseum.org), very cool. So the moral of the story is,
"You can run, you can hide, hell, you can sell your boat, we will find you and a great time will be had by all". Cheers!
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| Fonthill Castle - Note the "all concrete' construction, including the roof! |
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| Fonthill's owner, Henry Chapman Mercer, was an avid tile collector and tile manufacturer (Moravian Tile Works). In the photo is a very small sampling of the tile that was incorporated into the home. Interior photos are prohibited, this photo was taken, by permission, of an exterior porch ceiling. |
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| Two of my favorites ladies, Ann and Sharon. I have more! |
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| Portable outhouse at Fonthill Castle, check out the air conditioner on top! |
