We started September fighting colds, so we missed going to Branford, Connecticut, for our usual Labor Day weekend party with friends from college. Feeling better, Will had occupational therapy evaluation at Theraplay on Wednesday and Friday was the first day of preschool for the fall.
Which brings us to the post's title. On Saturday 8 September we loaded our Subaru with what can only be laughingly called our overnight pack: the car is close to full! To be honest, Will's wheelchair and special mattress take much of the space, so it looks like we're headed out for at least a week. Back to the tale: first stop is a birthday party in Trooper for the son of one of Maggie's friends. After a nice time and with a break in the rain, we fit ourselves back into the car and headed north to Pottsville, where Maggie's father was raised and where she spent some time. We're spending the night there on our way to another birthday party, this time for Maggie's niece's younger daughter, Hannah.
We arrived in Pottsville just as dark was settling and with fog descending, it was eerie. We found the hotel (not bad) and searched for a restaurant, but we saw very few places open, even fewer cars, and almost no people outside. Maggie and Will went to the room to relax while I ventured out to buy pizza and drinks. The feeling of ghost town or pending zombie attack was palpable. We spent the rest of the night inside, sad that there was no pool, no restaurant to go to, and a limited selection of television stations.
Sunday brought sunshine and nice weather. Maggie was eager to take me to a small cafe that she remembered, but alas, after around 40 years, we found that it had gone out of business only a couple of days before we arrived. Disappointed, we drove around the town for a few minutes looking for the former Sheipe house; circumnavigating the county's small, ominous prison (built in 1851); and avoiding the running event taking place on the main street. Safe from ghosts, zombies, prison escapees, and wayward racers, we left town and went to Hannah's birthday party near Northumberland and had a nice time, though Will melted a bit and we finally caved to his "demand" and headed home, just over three hours away.
It's mid-September and we've recovered from our Pottsville experience, so we tried the world of consignment shopping. A veritable treasure trove of clothing, toys, and household goods were to be had and we happily collected a variety of things for Will to wear and play with. Outfitted for the fall and winter for less than $100, we figured we would not have to spend much more on him until spring.
It's mid-September and we've recovered from our Pottsville experience, so we tried the world of consignment shopping. A veritable treasure trove of clothing, toys, and household goods were to be had and we happily collected a variety of things for Will to wear and play with. Outfitted for the fall and winter for less than $100, we figured we would not have to spend much more on him until spring.
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