Cheers

     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!

Fonthill Castle - Note the "all concrete' construction, including the roof!

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.

Two of my favorites ladies, Ann and Sharon.  I have more!

Portable outhouse at Fonthill Castle, check out the air conditioner on top!