I Was Bored "Fake towns" is a bit harsh, as these are very real places. And really, not too many people are confusing them with the "real" towns in which they are located. I am purposely ignoring the "big" fake towns (Danielson, Willimantic, Mystic, Rockville, Winsted, Storrs) because they aren't all that fun for … [Read More...]
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Mt. Monadnock
Mt. Monadnock (3,150 feet) Jaffrey, NH September 21, 2017 25th on 52WAV (Me: 1/52; Calvin: 1/52) 35th on NEFF (Me: 6/50; Calvin 1/50) I could write 5,000 words on this page. But I won’t. Just know that Calvin’s first “real mountain” was pretty much everything I could have dreamed it would be for him. Why? … [Read More...]
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CTMQ’s Guide to Monroe
Everything Monroe I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Monroe CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the ultimate goal of … [Read More...]
Monroe’s Town Trails Intro
Monroe's Town Trails Monroe Monroe is named for the 5th president of the United States, one President James Monroe. He had literally nothing to do with Connecticut during his life and career as best I can tell. And I found this to be a rather ironic fact: During his presidential election, Monroe received 183 of the … [Read More...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Madison
Everything Madison I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Madison CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. After all, that is the ultimate goal of … [Read More...]