Comments on: The Erie Canal Village, Rome, NY, Part 1

By: Leigh Bennett

Leigh Bennett — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:43:36 +0000

Thank you so much for the virtual visit upstate. Will have to take my body there now. Lovely photos. You were blessed with great weather! I am very sympathetic with your remark, “I like my computer and my minivan like any lady, but I long for the slower pace and sweet communion of country-living sometimes.” Exactly why I’m preparing to move out of Manhattan after many years to a tiny dot on the map in Sullivan County. Just found out today that I can transfer my high speed internet service there, a new development. But I wonder if I wouldn’t be better off ripping out the phone altogether and reverting to smoke signals?!!! Best wishes for continued happy trails!

By: Mrs. Mecomber

Mrs. Mecomber — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:28:43 +0000

Whoops! Thanks for the correction on the date. I don’t know why, but I ALWAYS get them mixed up! Maybe because New York State abolished slavery in 1827…

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:32:36 +0000

Very Nice write up on your visit to The Erie Canal Village!
I have been meaning to take the kids there for some time now. I drove past a couple of times when I was in school in Utica, but somehow never stopped in. Thanks for all the great photos too. ONE Thing though, the canal opened in 1825, not 1827.
Cheers,
Howard