Paul Bunyan, Groot, a Gorilla, and a Swan Walk Into a Bar... Cheshire I bet you didn't know that giant roadside (usually) men have a cult following. They are called "Muffler Men" in this world because, apparently, the first giant roadside men all held mufflers. And because this community of weirdos exists, … [Read more...]
Paper Airplane #2
Air Putnam Paper Airplane #2, by Jean-Paul Jacquet Putnam, Ct It isn’t often that I dedicate a full page to a “giant goofy thing.” If you are somehow not aware, I have a collection of giant goofy things on this here website. So why have I decided to give this fiberglass “paper” airplane in a tree in Putnam … [Read more...]
Massport to Nachursetts: Long Pasture
Passport to Nature, Mass Audubon Long Pasture, Barnstable August 2016 The little center in Barnstable on the western end of Cape Cod is, I think, the newest of the Mass Audubon Centers. It's in a house that has been converted to... well, most of it appears to still be a house, but the living room is now a … [Read more...]
Houses, Communities, Urban Legends, Lighthouses, Libraries, Schools, Businesses, & Theaters
Houses, Communities, Urban Legends, Lighthouses, Libraries, Schools, Businesses, & Theaters Hoo boy, this is a tough category to nail down. There’s just so much crossover with museums and superlatives and National Historic Landmarks and restaurants and other things. The way to look at everything listed below is … [Read more...]
Religion, Remembrances, Statuary, & Outdoor Art
All Things Religious, Cemeteries, Monuments, Plaques, Statuary, Greens, Labyrinths, Satan, Outdoor Sculpture & Art As you might expect from a state more or less founded Puritans, we have a lot of interesting things in Connecticut that are religious in nature. A bit of a jumble below, with lots of crossover to other … [Read more...]
Wild Bill’s Nostalgia Center (Closed)
As They Say: "Home of Strange Things" Middletown January 2, 2009 & February 20, 2016 Wild Bill's Closed in 2018 I figured a revisit to Wild Bill’s was in order, so that’s just what I did with both of my sons in early 2016. I'm writing this quick post because if I don't, someone will surely say, "Hey man, … [Read more...]
86. The Children’s Museum
A Whale of a Museum West Hartford (Google Maps Location) December 2008 and January 31, 2009 2019 Update: With the birth of our second son in 2011, we've been here many more times, but... I can't update everything all the time. I've said it many times on CTMQ: I'm fortunate to live in West Hartford. Being … [Read more...]
69. Beardsley Zoo
OceLotta Fun! Bridgeport (Google Maps Location) September 20, 2008 Connecticut only has one zoo, thankfully. You see, Hoang and I do have ethical issues with zoos - especially ones that don't go full bore trying to best replicate the animals' natural environs. But, on the other hand, we both love seeing animals … [Read more...]
Goofy Giant Things!
I honestly have no idea how many goofy giant things populate our fine state. I know there are a bunch of giant goofy chairs and I'm sure there are other goofy giant things that I will find on my travels. Some will have stories, some will not. Without further ado... Goofy Giant Animals Goofy Giant Muffler Men … [Read more...]