What's new at ThisIsCT.net for November?

Over the past few weeks I've been lucky enough to get around Connecticut enjoying the fall scenery, and the great views on offer.

First I stayed local in West Hartford. I went downtown to check out the Cow Parade. It was last here in 2003, and I thought it was a fun event to see. This year was no different -- well, the cows were different anyway! There's a huge selection, and I think my favorite one was The Mermaid Cow. There are some photos here, I took quite a few. Being that West Hartford is such a busy place it's difficult to get pictures without lots of people around. If you spot one of yourself and don't want it on this website, please let me know.



Then it was off to the charming town of Old Wethersfield to visit the Scarecrows Along Main Street. There was a good display as usual, and when I was walking along the street, it was a beautiful day, and there was a couple getting married in one of the gorgeous old buildings. Two buildings away from the bride and groom was a run-a-way bride scarecrow which was quite funny.



A week later, B and I drove up to Colebrook Dam West Branch Reservoir. The views there are quite stunning. Fall was just beginning to show at that time, and it was pretty. We went down to the "fishing area" and I have to say, if I go there again, I won't be wearing heels! I was a muddy mess after that!





And finally, I've always wanted to go here, Saville Dam and Barkhamsted Reservoir. Wow, it's quite a view! From the first time I ever saw Jack McConnell's photos of the dam I've wanted to check it out for myself. I got the directions from Google, and was kicking myself for not realizing how close to it we were the previous week. Oh well... Tons of bikers were there, they seem to know all the best places to travel to! It looks like a beautiful place to visit any time of the year.

Halloween in Connecticut

If you're looking for something positively ghoulish to do for Halloween check out this spooktacular Halloween search site GooGhoul.com.

Simply put in your zip code to find haunted houses and happenings in your area. Events are listed by type i.e. Haunted House, Hayride, Haunted Maze, Yard Display, Haunted Woods (aren't they all?), Mini-Golf, Trails, Halloween Party, Festival, and "Real Spooky Place".

http://googhoul.com/


Getting in the mood for Halloween... here are a few photos from past Halloweens.


Love this. Skelly-skull sticking out of the ground, Bristol, CT.



Ghosts in the garden....


Just hanging around...


This house had tons of creepy decorations...


The first house I ever saw decorated for Halloween, in West Hartford.


And finally, me and the statue of Elizabeth Montgomery in Salem, MA taken last year.