On Saturday we got up and headed down to catch the foliage train on the Hobo Railroad! It left from Meredith, New Hampshire, and went along the Pemigewassett River. We chugged through mile after mile of beautiful bright leaves, until we reached a deer farm.
Now I have always been a sucker for a cute deer, and so I set up and kept snapping! All the pictures taken were taken while the train was going between 15 and 20 miles an hour.
I think the deer must be used to the train noise because they didn’t run off and a few came right up to the fence and smiled for us.
The train took us slowly to Plymouth, New Hampshire where we stopped at The Common Man Inn & Spa. They had a hot buffet luncheon for all those aboard the train. They served Turkey, stuffing, butternut squash, mashed potatoes, rolls and hot broccoli & apple soup, which was surprisingly good. I admit to eating what was served and I felt guilty for about 5 minutes, and then I reminded myself that it was okay and that on Sunday morning I would get back on the diet.
Then we all climbed back on the train and went up to Livermore Falls, where we took a few pictures before heading back. In Plymouth, the engine unhooked, came around on a side track and hooked up again so that it could pull us back to Meredith, instead of push us!
The ride back was pretty and we were chatting about the colors, when I thought I saw someone I knew. I stopped the man and asked if he was in fact Wes D. and he was! I’ve known him for over 20 years, but hadn’t seen him an a few. We were talking and I asked if he had seen a mutual friend named Sally recently. He laughed and told me that she was on the other end of the train! So at the next stop we actually got to see Sally and her new husband. Hubby has known Sally since he was in college, as Sally’s late husband was his fraternity brother, and I met her just after Hubby and I married.
As you could see, it was a beautiful day, followed by a wonderful evening with Mel, Ron, M. and Mandy at Canoe.
It was so much FUN! Great to take the that trip again as I watch your picture slide show! Thanks for the wonderful weekend! Love YOU, Mel
Morning!
It was great to all get together! So sad that the Red Sox lost last night, but it was a great series, and they had a wonderful season. Now, I wish all the luck to TB!
Hope you have a great day today! I wasn’t quite ready for Monday yet (nor the dead-stop traffic the entire way from NH!) I did talk to M., and will call you later to talk about our converation.
Love you lots,
Mandy
Oh, how funny is that! We stopped at The Common Man in Plymouth for lunch, but it wasn’t open til 430 LOL! I can’t believe we were in the same area!
Ohhhhhhh that just looks like it was sooooo much fun! Dennis and I did a winter ride at Christmas time one year – it was actually one of his Christmas gifts I got him! But I really should get us something for an Autumn adventure! The colors up there are GORGEOUS! Ours are not as beautiful down here this year. They’re withering a bit faster than normal I think…
Dear Maribeth,
I love the slide show very much!!! And I love the picture you look out of the window of the train the best!
Love Uschi
Beautiful ride, Maribeth, and such a wonderful Beatles’ song, just lovely!
Sounds like a neat trip 🙂 Pretty pictures too!
Wow, wonderful slideshow. That must have been a real treat, not only to ride that beautiful train (yes, train can be beautiful too 🙂 with the fantastic scenery, but also to meet some good old friends! What a funny coincidence.