Saturday, December 31, 2011
Back to Miami Beach
Today we sent Flat Stanley back to Jonny via United States Postal Service Priority Mail. (Another trip to the Post Office!)
Looking at Pictures
Thursday December 29,2011
Aunt Stephanie, Aunt Lori and Flat Stanley look at all the pictures from Jonny's trip to Vail Colorado.
Aunt Stephanie, Aunt Lori and Flat Stanley look at all the pictures from Jonny's trip to Vail Colorado.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Breakfast at a Diner
Lori, Flat Stanley and I went out for breakfast at the Deluxe Town Diner near where we were getting our cars serviced.
Lori noticed that they had a special kind of pancake with a special kind of name . . .
Of course, we had to have some. Flat Stanley was especially pleased to learn about the Rhode Island Jonnycakes because of his friend and our nephew, Jonny!
After breakfast, we went shopping. Then we went to the Post Office (again!).
We walked the dog and at the end of the day, picked up one of our cars from the repair shop.
Lori noticed that they had a special kind of pancake with a special kind of name . . .
Of course, we had to have some. Flat Stanley was especially pleased to learn about the Rhode Island Jonnycakes because of his friend and our nephew, Jonny!
After breakfast, we went shopping. Then we went to the Post Office (again!).
We walked the dog and at the end of the day, picked up one of our cars from the repair shop.
Old Schwamb Mill Historic Site
Tuesday - 12/27/2011
Wood Mill/Factory which dates back to 1860's.
A Living History Museum
Today, Lori and I took Flat Stanley to see a very old woodworking factory just a down the street from where we live. It was first built in 1860's before they had electricity. Before electricity, they used coal fired steam engines and before that they used a water wheel which harnessed the power from the flow of water in a nearby brook. At the Schwamb Mill, they transformed (cut, shaped and finished, painted and polished) wood into furniture, wooden picture frames, even the wooden parts of musical instruments such as pianos, various string instruments and guitars. The machines which were used to create oval picture frames are still working and on display in the museum.
http://www.oldschwambmill.org/main.html
Three Centuries = 300 Years! That means that there was some sort of manufacturing going on at this location since 1711! (2011 -->1911 --> 1811-->1711)
We Took a Tour:
The Glue Room -- where they glue the wood frames together
Lori and I with Flat Stanley at the end of the tour.
Of course after the fun tour of the mill, we had to run more errands. We went to the dry cleaners, the Post Office and the supermarket.
Wood Mill/Factory which dates back to 1860's.
A Living History Museum
Today, Lori and I took Flat Stanley to see a very old woodworking factory just a down the street from where we live. It was first built in 1860's before they had electricity. Before electricity, they used coal fired steam engines and before that they used a water wheel which harnessed the power from the flow of water in a nearby brook. At the Schwamb Mill, they transformed (cut, shaped and finished, painted and polished) wood into furniture, wooden picture frames, even the wooden parts of musical instruments such as pianos, various string instruments and guitars. The machines which were used to create oval picture frames are still working and on display in the museum.
http://www.oldschwambmill.org/main.html
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 **I did not take these 2 picture, I grabbed them off the web. |
The Plaque Reads: Commemorating the inventive genius and practical ability of New England's millwrights and millers, who have operated grist, saw, spice and woodworking mills on this site for three centuries.
Placed by Massachusetts Society Daughters of the American Colonists
June 1, 1974
Three Centuries = 300 Years! That means that there was some sort of manufacturing going on at this location since 1711! (2011 -->1911 --> 1811-->1711)
We Took a Tour:
These are the machines which make oval frames. They use special 'eccentric' lathes.
You can find a detailed explanation of how they work here, click on "How the Lathes Work" in the middle of the page: http://www.oldschwambmill.org/theframes/theframes.html
These are the cutting blades to fashion different shapes for wooden square and rectangular wooden picture frames.
Be sure your dad has a close look at the sign. (Click on the image to enlarge)
The Glue Room -- where they glue the wood frames together
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Lori and I with Flat Stanley at the end of the tour.
Of course after the fun tour of the mill, we had to run more errands. We went to the dry cleaners, the Post Office and the supermarket.
Playing Fetch with our dog, Laila and Her Friends
Monday - 12/26/2011
Clean Catalog Records
Went to the Park and played fetch with Laila, our dog and her dog friends, Ruby, Zoe, Henry, & Murphy.
After lunch, we hung out, relaxed and watched movies.
Clean Catalog Records
Went to the Park and played fetch with Laila, our dog and her dog friends, Ruby, Zoe, Henry, & Murphy.
After lunch, we hung out, relaxed and watched movies.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
A Hike in the Woods
Sunday, December 25, 2011
We all slept in on this grey, cold Christmas Day. After reading the paper and having some breakfast, we dressed warmly for a long walk in the woods. There is a large Conservation area just a few miles east of our house called The Middlesex Fells.
After about an hour's hike with our dog Laila, we decided to go out for lunch. It is a tradition with us to go out for Chinese Food on Christmas Day.
Now we are settled in back at home. Not sure what is in store for us for the rest of the day.
We all slept in on this grey, cold Christmas Day. After reading the paper and having some breakfast, we dressed warmly for a long walk in the woods. There is a large Conservation area just a few miles east of our house called The Middlesex Fells.
After about an hour's hike with our dog Laila, we decided to go out for lunch. It is a tradition with us to go out for Chinese Food on Christmas Day.
Now we are settled in back at home. Not sure what is in store for us for the rest of the day.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Cataloging and Selling Records
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Today Flat Stanley helped me with my records. Before itunes, DVD's and CD's, we had records. Many people, including your Aunt Stephanie, still collect records.
We prepared about 20 records to be listed for sale. First I clean the records, then I look carefully at them to determine their condition or grade and then I catalog them.
Today Flat Stanley helped me with my records. Before itunes, DVD's and CD's, we had records. Many people, including your Aunt Stephanie, still collect records.
We prepared about 20 records to be listed for sale. First I clean the records, then I look carefully at them to determine their condition or grade and then I catalog them.
Stephanie, Laila and Flat Stanley
Friday, December 23, 2011
Flat Stanley Arrives in Arlington, Massachusetts
Sunday, December 18, 2011 -- Jonathan with his dad and his brother Jacob getting Flat Stanley ready for his visit with Aunt Stephanie and Aunt Lori.
Monday, December 19, 2011-- Here is Jonny giving Flat Stanley to the Postal Carrier. He is on his way north to Massachusetts. (Jonny's mom emailed Aunt Stephanie these pictures).
Thursday, 12/22/2011 - Afternoon
Flat Stanley arrived via the United States Postal Service along with a lovely note from Jonny. Stephanie was busy finishing up some work. Flat Stanley rested from his journey and waited patiently until she could spend some time with him.
Here he is looking at a picture of his brother Matthew's "Flat Stanley" from last year:
Later that night we took Flat Stanley along with us on a walk with our dog, Laila and our friend's dog Lucy. Lucy and Laila are friends and love to run around and play together.
Friday, December 23, 2011
After breakfast, Flat Stanley accompanied Stephanie on her various errands including a stop at the post office (you can click on the image to make it bigger):
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