In conjunction with Dave's 2010 Bum Tour, The Time is Now Tour seeks participant hosts to become part of a documented "trail of accomplishments." Invite Dave to visit, and then it's time to take action! As you--and possibly your spouse, significant other, family member, or friend--set about your undertaking, I'll join along as either an observer or participant. All experiences will be captured in writing and collected for future publication. Some experiences will be captured in pictures and/or video, also for possible publication.

You've got something you've been wanting to do or try, right? Maybe it's something grand like bungee jumping, sky diving, or white water rafting. Maybe it's something a little less extreme like visiting a museum or hiking a trail. It's even possible that you've just been wanting to try out a new (or new-to-you) restaurant or cook a new dish at home. However grand the idea, Dave is saying the time is now!

If you would like to be a part of this fantastic trail of accomplishments, just contact me and include your idea and the location.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Dave's "The Time is Now" Tour will not be providing any funding toward your endeavor, but Dave will pay his own way as a participant wherever applicable. Hosting expectations are outlined in Dave's 2010 Bum Tour "note" on Facebook, or contact Dave directly for details.

Following the Tour

As dates and locations are added to the tour, they will be posted to this calendar. Blog posts will periodically chronicle tour stops and adventures. Go to August 2010 to see the current schedule.

Tour Schedule

Friday, September 3, 2010

Upstate New York (August 28-30)

On Saturday (8/28), I arrived at my hotel in Endwell, NY (near Binghamton) very late--it was just after midnight, so I guess it was technically Sunday. I checked in, relaxed, and had a decent night sleep on a bed the felt like a box spring with no mattress.

On Sunday morning, I slept in late and checked out around 11am, heading out to Schenectady, NY and Union College. I arrived in Schenectady just before 2:00 and drove around town for awhile (my host, Connie, was away on a work retreat). Driving around was slightly crazy, even with Garmin, because of the "historical" layout of the road system, including a few one-way areas--oh, and the weekly farmers' market that closes two blocks of downtown roadways. I found parking and walked around looking for a local fare for lunch. I ended up at the Katz Kafe. The sandwich and iced coffee were both fully enjoyed!

Nott Memorial
West College Hall
I met up with Connie in her Union College abode around 3:00. We chatted for awhile, and then took a walking tour of campus. I took a couple of pictures, including the Nott Memorial.

After the tour, it was time to set out for "time is now" experiences. Our first stop was Bumpy's Polar Freeze--the venue was not a first-time place, but riding the bumper boats was a first-time experience. I've never been in bumper boats before, so I can't really compare; it was awkward learning to maneuver the crafts, and the "bumps" tended to be less-than-dramatic. Regardless, it was fun and I particularly enjoyed spinning in circles (don't you wish there was video!).
bumper boats at Bumpy's
Connie at Bumpy's
Mohawk River from Riverside Park
While at Bumpy's, we also enjoyed some scrumptious ice cream! From there, we went in search of parks. We first landed at Riverside Park on the shore of the Mohawk River. Connie and I challenged our imaginations, offering each other fictional "tours" of the park's offerings. After Riverside, we went on to Central Park and the Central Park Rose Garden. The following is borrowed from Wikipedia:
Central Park Rose Garden
Central Park is the crown jewel of Schenectady's parks. Central Park is the highest elevation point in the city. The Common Council voted in 1913 to purchase the land for the present site of the park. The park features an acclaimed rose garden, Iroquois Lake, and a stadium tennis court which was the former home to the New York Buzz of the World Team Tennis league (as of 2008).
The Rose Garden was beautiful! It was such a joy to literally stop and smell the roses--everywhere! I never realized how varied rose fragrances can be, and I was imagining how the park must smell when the flowers are in peak bloom. The rest of the park made for a very nice stroll, including the ponds, pool, amphitheater, and picnic areas.
Central Park Rose Garden
Central Park Rose Garden
Central Park Rose Garden
After the park, we went in search of dining options on a Sunday night, finally selecting The Waters Edge Lighthouse Restaurant. Although we did not get to sit outside, the food was VERY good and the atmosphere was nice. After dinner, Connie humored me by participating in a late-night MBTI consultation, and then it was time for bed (although I stayed up for awhile utilizing the ethernet connection). Although Connie's cat, Albus, kept me company on the couch part of the night, I neglected to take any pictures.

On Monday morning, it was back to work for Connie and back to the road for me. I headed out for Clarion, PA with a lunch stop anticipated in Oneonta, NY.
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)