Review of the Canada Drive Safe Car Vent Mount
March 19, 2012 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under driving, ideas, New York State issues, thrifty, travel
Short story: I love it. Long story: Read on. Note: This is not a sponsored post! I’ve been seeking some kind of cell phone mount or speaker phone attachment for about a year now. (Yes, it does take me a long time to make my shopping decisions!). I couldn’t find the “perfect” one and the [...]
The Pride of New York Harvest Fest Was Great!
November 8, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, cooking, festivals, history, ideas, New York State issues, tourism, Upstate NY, winery
This year’s Pride of New York Harvest Fest, held on November 5-6, 2011, was a terrific experience. I got to meet some amazing Upstate New York entrepreneurs, and I tasted (and purchased) some delightful food and beverages, all locally grown and made. The Harvest Fest uniquely combines “agritourism” and “locavorism,” two hot issues that are [...]
State Fair 2011, Part 2
September 1, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, New York State issues, sports and recreation, tourism
Continuing my first NY State Fair experience (see Part 1 here), what would a fair be like without a butter sculpture, huh? So here it is, the 43rd annual Butter Sculpture: It was lifesize and was contained inside a large refrigerated room. Every year, there’s a different theme. The theme this year is “Feeding Our [...]
I Went to the New York State Fair!
August 30, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, festivals, Iroquois, New York State issues, tourism
Can you believe it? I’ve lived in New York all my life, even a few miles away from the fairgrounds, and have never been. Finally, now that I am {unintelligible} years old, I went! It was a very pleasant experience. Here are some the highlights. Hands down, our favorite part of the fair was the [...]
Get the NY State Fair App for iPhone or Android
August 25, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under festivals, internet issues, media, New York State issues, tourism
I have already downloaded this! And it’s terrific! Developed by 9WSYR News of Syracuse, this app is simply amazing. Here are a few screenshots. The app lists every attraction and provides information and a map about it. There’s even a section about Fair News, including notices on freebies and other stuff. Get app from the [...]
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 2
August 5, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under agriculture, Central NY, churches, driving, education, Erie Canal, historic houses, history, museums, New York State issues, Upstate NY
This is part two of a terrific visit. We visited a cheese factory, church, and schoolhouse; enjoyed refreshments at the tavern; and investigated the old modes of transportation. A great time!
The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 1
July 19, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under architecture, Central NY, Erie Canal, historic houses, history, museums, nature, New York State issues, reenactments, Upstate NY
Finally! I’d been wanting to visit this Village again ever since I visited when I was 14 years old. What a wonderful, wonderful place. Step back in time, literally. If it wasn’t for your wristwatch and cellphone, you’d think you were back in 1807.
Oneida Indian Settlement, Nichols Pond, in Smithfield
June 2, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, education, history, Iroquois, Mohawk Valley, New York State issues, parks, Revolutionary War, trails, Upstate NY
This is the historic site of the ancient lands of the Oneida Indian tribe of Central New York. It was also the resting place of the mysterious glacial erratic stone, sacred to the Oneidas. The place oozes history, archaeology, and wonder, with a strong mix of nature and spookiness mixed in. This is also the spot where Samuel de Chaplain and his Huron friends attacked the hapless Oneidas, hearing gunshots for the first time.
The Smallest Church in the World, Oneida, NY
May 24, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under Central NY, churches, flooding, New York State issues, Upstate NY
This little bitty church– barely enough room to hold three people– hold the claim to fame as the smallest church in the world. It rests on a small pond outside the village of Oneida, NY.
Don’t Close the Herkimer Home!
January 27, 2011 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under forts, historic houses, media, Mohawk Valley, New York State issues, news, Revolutionary War, Upstate NY
According to WKTV, New York State lawmakers are considering closing the Herkimer Home– a NYS park and a member of the National Register of Historic Places– permanently. I’ve written extensively about Nicholas Herkimer and the Herkimer Home and his background. I find it unconscionable that the state would permanently close this park. It costs the [...]

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