By
Minuet in G (MinnieG)
(a 1979 Argosy, made by Airstream, that would like to "ring that bell")
188 year old Paul Revere Bell
First Church of Christ Unitarian
Lancaster, Massachusetts
It was made in 1822 by the Raul Revere Foundry.
The bell weights 1067 pounds.
The church was built in 1816.
It was the last building designed by 19th century
American architect Charles Bulfinch.
...and guess who got to go WAY WAY up there...
Vannie and her friend, Sara
Vannie and Dave visited Sara and her husband, Tom for several days.
They first met them at the Airstream Balloon Rally in Albuquerque, NM.
Later Sara and Tom visited Louisiana. Vannie and Dave loved sharing the
Festival International experience with them.
Lancaster, MA
This picture was taken on Vannie and Sara's visit to the bell.
This was the last of the steps before arriving at the bell.
Vannie said that she would have taken more pictures
of the journey up, but she was holding on so tight
with each step, she couldn't get her phone out.
The trip up was taken one step at a time, along with
the dust, spiders, cobwebs, and whatever else was
lurking in the dark recesses of the bell tower.
This mechanism allows the bell to ring on the hour
and half hour...without having to manually do it.
Vannie said it reminded her of the workings of a sewing machine.
Vannie said it reminded her of the workings of a sewing machine.
Mr. Clark said that all it needed was a little kindness and a little oil,
and it will work like a charm.
These are some of the beams inside the church tower.
Notice the numbers...making sure everything fit together just right.
Mr. Bulfinch obviously knew what he was doing
still heated by 2 wood burning stoves.
During the winter, Mr. Clark arrives at 5:30 on Sunday morning
to start the fire in the stoves.
He says it's still a bit chilly in the sanctuary
if there snow on the ground.
Thayer Memorial Library
The church, town hall, and library (along with other historical buildings)
are located on the Town Green.
The present Green began around the late 1700's and
early 1800's by the Reverend Nathaniel Thayer.
The Green is used for concerts, picnics, and other
community events.
Sara and Tom were perfect tour guides.
The highways in the area were framed with beautiful
hardwood trees in all their fall glory.
We headed up a nearby mountain
to check out the foliage.
...and, it seems climbing was in order...
..another WAY WAY up there experience...
...and the magic of goldfish...
I had a perfect place to rest my tires.
Sara and Tom's house is peeking out on the right.
She said it seemed the trees put on their Sunday best just for her.
Check this out...
Can you see me?
Sara's flower garden is a perfect place for me to hide.
Dahlias
sSara made a big pot of butternut squash soup
while Vannie and Dave were visiting.
Dave said it was delightfully yummy.!!!
Her own designs...
Exquisite Work...
Dave...the experienced laundry man...
but he had never hung clothes on a clothesline.
He now feels complete...
Vannie said it brought back so many memories
of hanging out clothes in the backyard in Bernice, LA.
...and the smell of those clean clothes was breathtaking...
Thank you, Tom and Sara, for taking care of me
while Vannie and Dave went to NYC for a few days...
for taking and picking them up at the bus...
for cooking for them...
for being incredible tour guides...
and for being their "forever" friends...
and buying this SOB (some other brand).
Until me meet again.!!!
WAY WAY DOWN THE ROAD
WAY WAY DOWN THE ROAD
What a great journey. Looking forward to more posts.
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