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Weekend in Connecticut

I was in Connecticut visiting my sister-in-law over the weekend.  We went shopping at the Corelle outlet and had hot lobster rolls at a place on the river.  On Saturday night we took a haunted house tour at the Mark Twain House.  Mr.  Clemens did not show up, nor did any other spirits that I saw.  Still, it was an interesting tour.

Some day I will figure out how to get pictures off my new phone and I will be better able to share some of my little travels.

So instead of a picture, I will share a quote:
“Life is short, Break the Rules.  
Forgive quickly, 
Kiss SLOWLY. 
Love truly. 
Laugh uncontrollably
And never regret ANYTHING 
That makes you smile.” ― Mark Twain




Comments

  1. Jenn JilksAugust 25, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    It's all a learning curve! I don't have a phone, you are ahead of me!

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  2. MuffieAugust 25, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Sounds like a fun trip! Sorry you missed the ghosts! I'm constantly learning new things about technology!

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  3. SextantAugust 25, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely quote. Sounds like you had a nice weekend.

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  4. TaborAugust 25, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    Good quote. My photos download automatically to FB when I push the link, so perhaps,with Blogger, you just need to set up the link as well.

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  5. BarbAugust 25, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Yes, you need to figure out how to transfer those pics! I would be lost without mine. The lobster rolls sound perfect.

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  6. Linda ReederAugust 25, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    This makes me smile! Love the quote, and I would love to see photos.
    I use a USB cable to connect my iPhone to my computer and store my phone photos along with my camera photos

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  7. Muffy's MarksAugust 25, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    I hope you figure it out soon. I would love to see all the pictures of your adventures. P.S. My last trip to the Corelle outlet cost me around $200.00.. Gotta stay away from those places for a while.

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  8. Granny AnnieAugust 26, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I have never tasted lobster rolls but the mention made me remember some delicious pepperoni rolls I used to get in Tulsa. My mouth is watering.

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  9. Arkansas PattiAugust 26, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Just ordered Roughing It by your missing ghost. He is one of those living or dead types I'd like to spend a day with. Sorry he didn't show up for you but sounds like a fun day anyway.

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  10. TomAugust 26, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    Good ole Mark Twain. He actually sounds very contemporary!

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  11. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Mark Twain was so wise and so good with words. A Corelle Outlet you say.... oh my! I, too would go broke!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Sounds like a delightful weekend. Too bad you could not post photos on your blog.

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  13. KayAugust 31, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    If you can't plug your phone into the computer, I send the photos to my email and then I save them to a file from which I can use it on a post. I'll bet there are easier ways, but that's what I do. I LOVE the Corelle outlets too. I just can't resist them, even when I should. And I love Mark Twain too.

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