Everything's Gone to Hell Griswold, Voluntown & Sterling This is one of Satan's favorite haunts here in Connecticut. Surely because of the road's unique name and rather dicey twists and turns, the ding-dongs who believe in such things pretend that spirits haunt this road. Anyone who knows me knows what I think of … [Read more...]
Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
Such Fun to be Had(lyme)! Chester-Hadlyme Ferry June 14, 2008 Who doesn’t love ferries? It’s funny that I have pages for this quaint little riverine one as well as the quainter and littler riverine one up north, but we all ignore the monster ferries that dock along the Sound to take people to Nantucket and Long … [Read more...]
Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry
Old Ferries Never Die... Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry June 14, 2008 Oof. This page is OLD and therefore the pictures are, shall we say, not good. Oh well... good story though. This is one of those Connecticut things that everyone should know about. I'd heard rumors about this ferry on the dingy back streets … [Read more...]
Frog Bridge
Giant Frogs! Sew? The Thread City Crossing, Windham August 25, 2007 "Oh c'mon, Steve," you're saying. "A bridge? In Willimantic?" Yup. Like YOU have a bridge with giant thread spools and giant frogs all over it in YOUR town? Of course you don't. And besides, this "Frog Bridge" has become famous in … [Read more...]
Fort Nathan Hale and Black Rock Fort
Holding (it) Down (at) The Fort(s) New Haven (Google Maps Location) July 21, 2007 My friend Rob and I visited Fort Nathan Hale and Black Rock Fort as part of a New Haven CTMQ full day out. I very much feel that these forts are very much outdoor museums of sorts. Never mind that everything here is a replica. It … [Read more...]
E.T. Progressive Signs
Phone Home... Safely Points throughout the state It has been many years since I originally put this page together and I'm happy to report that it has become the go-to place on the Intertubes for those curious about these idiotic signs. I'm so proud. The only thing that could beat that is if the media … [Read more...]
Comstock Covered Bridge
We've Got This Bridge Covered Comstock Bridge, East Hampton/Colchester April 1, 2007 2018: It has been a long, long time since I've revisited this page. Or the bridge. So my pictures are too small. But... you'll survive. Connecticut has three remaining historic covered bridges and I've already been to the two … [Read more...]
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