https://www.thingelstad.com/categories/finger-lakes-2018/ en Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:40:04 -0500 https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/11/getting-wet-on.html Sat, 11 Aug 2018 11:40:04 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/11/getting-wet-on.html <p>Getting wet on the <a href="https://www.maidofthemist.com">Maid of the Mist</a> in the Horsehoe Falls at Niagara Falls! 🙌🏻</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/957d9af485.jpg" alt="Four people in blue Maid of the Mist rain ponchos smiling on a boat deck surrounded by mist from Niagara Falls" width="600" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/10/013052.html Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:30:52 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/11/013052.html <p>We had an amazing dinner at <a href="http://restaurantgoodluck.com">Good Luck</a> in Rochester, NY tonight. 🍽 The star of the meal was the 1 lb. Good Luck burger buried in French Fries and shared by all. An amazing meal, everything was delicious.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/435d8776d4.jpg" alt="Large burger buried under a mound of thin French fries on a wooden board, with star-shaped cheese slices, a ketchup bottle, and drinks nearby" width="600" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/09/after-intense-deliberation.html Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:29:45 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/10/after-intense-deliberation.html <p>After intense deliberation Mazie and Tyler each picked one of these to take home from the Corning Museum of Glass. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice">Paradox of Choice</a> was strongly displayed. 😬</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/7969ffa668.jpg" alt="Dozens of colorful handblown glass cat figurines displayed on white shelves at the Corning Museum of Glass." width="600" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/09/the-contemporary-galleries.html Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:26:03 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/10/the-contemporary-galleries.html <p>The Contemporary Galleries of the <a href="https://www.cmog.org">Corning Museum of Glass</a> have stunning art and equally amazing architecture. The way natural light comes into the space and completely changes exhibits is amazing.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/2ce8bf9183.jpg" alt="Bright white gallery hall at the Corning Museum of Glass with a dark chandelier, visitors walking and posing for photos, and a long dark bench on the floor." width="600" height="450" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/32f84a8f10.jpg" alt="Sunlit contemporary museum gallery with tall white walls, skylight ceiling grid, and dark glass sculptures on circular pedestals" width="450" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/2b217b6c12.jpg" alt="Multiple colorful curved glass sculptures suspended by wires in a bright white gallery at the Corning Museum of Glass" width="600" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/8e3ac98d71.jpg" alt="Layered glass cube sculpture with teal and iridescent panels on a white pedestal in a bright gallery" width="600" height="600" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/09/time-for-a.html Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:54:36 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/10/time-for-a.html <p>Time for a drive-in movie at the <a href="http://www.elmiradrivein.com/">Elmira Drive-In</a> to see <a href="https://imdb.com/title/tt4575576/">Christopher Robbin</a>. 🎬</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/baa5072b00.jpg" alt="Drive-in theater at dusk showing Christopher Robin on a large outdoor screen, with several cars parked facing it" width="600" height="599" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/08/we-had-to.html Wed, 08 Aug 2018 20:02:06 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/09/we-had-to.html <p>We had to dodge the rain but we got to see <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/62/details.aspx">Taughannock Falls</a> today! Impressive waterfall!</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/e8fa327c13.jpg" alt="Taughannock Falls dropping over tall layered limestone cliffs into a misty pool, surrounded by green forested gorge walls." width="600" height="449" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/2df60302de.jpg" alt="Family of four smiling together at Taughannock Falls overlook, a tall waterfall dropping through a rocky gorge surrounded by green trees" width="600" height="451" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/08/193607.html Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:36:07 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/08/193607.html <p>Family selfie at <a href="https://ventosavineyards.com">Ventosa Vineyards</a>! 🍷</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/8a674fc6ec.jpg" alt="Family of four smiling for a selfie at a vineyard with lush green grapevines and trees in the background." width="600" height="449" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/08/fun-afternoon-tasting.html Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:35:06 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/08/fun-afternoon-tasting.html <p>Fun afternoon tasting all sorts of beverages at <a href="https://www.3brotherswinery.com">3 Brothers Winery</a>!</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/320dd12db7.jpg" alt="Three Brothers Wineries and Estates entrance arch and wine store building on a rainy day, with a loaded bicycle parked out front." width="600" height="599" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/1a0805beb0.jpg" alt="Beverage flight on a skateboard-shaped tasting board with 11 small glasses in varied colors labeled with flavor names, on a copper table at a winery" width="600" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/e9c0b15547.jpg" alt="Stony Lonesome Wine Cellars tasting room exterior with covered porch, stone landscaping, and large decorative wine barrel outside." width="600" height="599" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/07/cairns-by-ithaca.html Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:49:52 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/08/cairns-by-ithaca.html <p>Cairns by Ithaca Falls.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/37cfbfdff0.jpg" alt="Rocky riverbed covered with flat limestone rocks and several small stacked stone cairns near Ithaca Falls, with trees in the background." width="600" height="337" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/07/ithaca-falls.html Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:45:48 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/08/ithaca-falls.html <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ithaca_Falls">Ithaca Falls</a>. 😊👍🏻</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/6a7bf32a6c.jpg" alt="Ithaca Falls cascading down wide layered shale rock ledges into a pool below, surrounded by green trees" width="600" height="450" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/1ab3447191.jpg" alt="Ithaca Falls cascading down layered shale rock ledges into a calm pool below, surrounded by green trees" width="600" height="600" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/07/ice-cream-stop.html Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:41:10 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/08/ice-cream-stop.html <p>Ice Cream stop for today at <a href="https://living.cornell.edu/dine/wheretoeat/cafescoffeehouses/cornelldairybar.cfm">Cornell Dairy Bar</a>. 🤤🍦</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/d080fc2ca4.jpg" alt="Four hands holding ice cream treats including three waffle cones with mint chip and berry flavors and one sundae topped with hot fudge nuts and a cherry." width="600" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/ba2c678105.jpg" alt="Family of four taking a selfie in front of a large white metal Cornell cow sculpture against a partly cloudy sky." width="600" height="599" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/81d5f39b32.jpg" alt="Black tote bags printed with Cornell Dairy Bar logo featuring a cartoon cow wearing sunglasses, alongside red tote bags with Cornell Dairy logo" width="600" height="600" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/06/great-beer-and.html Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:02:40 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/07/great-beer-and.html <p>Great beer 🍺 and food 🍕 at <a href="http://gristironbrewing.com">Grist Iron Brewing Co</a> this evening, with a nice view of Lake Seneca in the distance. Plus awesome bag boards.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/db6af4fcd9.jpg" alt="Grist Iron Brewing Co tap handles lined up at the bar with beer tap labels visible including Ol Buddy Ol Pale Ale and Blueberry Wheat" width="600" height="450" /> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/763cb970db.jpg" alt="Cornhole board branded with Grist Iron Brewing Co on grass with bean bags on and around it, child walking in background" width="600" height="600" /> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/800d83a4f7.jpg" alt="Four children playing at the edge of a small pond on a golf course, with Seneca Lake and rolling hills visible in the distance." width="600" height="337" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/06/015729.html Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:57:29 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/07/015729.html <p>We had a fun (blazing hot) sail on the <a href="https://www.schoonerexcursions.com">True Love</a> schooner on Seneca Lake today. ⛵️</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/134e6bc357.jpg" alt="Upward view of a tall wooden schooner mast with white sails and an American flag against a clear blue sky" width="450" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/1d9d99691f.jpg" alt="Wooden mast and white mainsail of a schooner viewed from below against a deep blue sky" width="450" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/1a89f93c1c.jpg" alt="Deck-level view of a schooner's white sails billowing over calm blue water with tree-lined hills in the background" width="450" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/7554a098d6.jpg" alt="Family of four smiling on the deck of a schooner on Seneca Lake, sails and rigging overhead, green hills in the background." width="600" height="599" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/06/015115.html Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:51:15 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/07/015115.html <p>We had a fun (and very hot) hike down and back up the Gorge Trail at <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/142/details.aspx">Watkins Glen State Park</a>. The trail wound around the water and through rock tunnels.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/8b3052cf3e.jpg" alt="Tall narrow waterfall plunging into a dark rocky gorge at Watkins Glen, with visitors visible on a walkway above" width="449" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/76fdd0af80.jpg" alt="Waterfall cascading over layered shale rock at Watkins Glen State Park with a wooden railing and cave-like alcove below" width="449" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/5b21e8cac7.jpg" alt="Family of four posing in Watkins Glen gorge with layered rock walls and a waterfall on the trail behind them" width="600" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/f4c682e849.jpg" alt="Hikers cross Sentry Bridge, a stone arch bridge inside Watkins Glen gorge, surrounded by layered rock walls and lush green foliage" width="600" height="400" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/06/we-all-got.html Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:53:56 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/06/we-all-got.html <p>We all got to meet Dan Pritchard in person today! Should have gotten a pic. Kubb uniting people in action. 😊👍🏻</p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/04/the-kids-had.html Sat, 04 Aug 2018 20:25:49 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/05/the-kids-had.html <p>The kids had fun racing at <a href="https://rpmraceway.com">RPM Raceway</a> in Syracuse. I was impressed with their electric karts. Very cool! 🏎</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/9ecbc54960.jpg" alt="Child in red helmet and shirt driving red go-kart number 63 on an indoor racing track with yellow and black barriers." width="600" height="600" /><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/a6231cc7a5.jpg" alt="Child wearing a silver helmet driving red go-kart number 57 on an indoor electric karting track with yellow and black barriers." width="600" height="599" /></p> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/04/212619.html Sat, 04 Aug 2018 16:26:19 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/04/212619.html <p>We had a great time doing The Heist and Cold Case at the <a href="https://www.museumofintrigue.com">Museum of Intrigue</a>! It is a very innovative, first of its kind approach to escape rooms!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/6c3f10802e.jpg" alt="Family of four posing in front of The Dig exhibit sign at Museum of Intrigue, man holding a Heist booklet, child touching a black cat statue" width="600" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/04/maximum-art-deco.html Sat, 04 Aug 2018 16:22:01 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/04/maximum-art-deco.html <p>Maximum Art Deco in Syracuse, NY.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/6258ca8b97.jpg" alt="Niagara Mohawk Building facade in Syracuse NY, a striking Art Deco skyscraper with chrome metalwork and black granite trim" width="450" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/04/164657.html Sat, 04 Aug 2018 11:46:57 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/04/164657.html <p>Enjoying a delicious lunch at <a href="http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com">Dinosaur Bar-B-Que</a>! 🐖 Thanks <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-greenberg-7b01768/">Jason Greenberg</a> for the recommendation! 🍽</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/c63820c515.jpg" alt="Dinosaur Bar-B-Que restaurant exterior with red signage, covered outdoor seating with hanging flower baskets, and a second-floor balcony." width="600" height="600" /> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/1c5a72e356.jpg" alt="Busy bar-and-grill interior with dark wood, string lights, neon Hostess sign, TV showing sports, and patrons seated along a long wooden bar." width="600" height="600" /> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/643d4c3c78.jpg" alt="Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse menu showing starters, pork ribs by the rack, and combination plates with prices" width="600" height="600" /> https://www.thingelstad.com/2018/08/03/215437.html Fri, 03 Aug 2018 20:54:37 -0500 http://jthingelstad.micro.blog/2018/08/03/215437.html <p>Flight delayed on tarmac waiting out storm… asked about weather “Well, I’m not a meteorologist but I do have an iPhone.” ✈️⛈</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/890/2018/f26deab5da.jpg" alt="Radar image showing KMPX weather station with intense storm cells in red and orange over the Minneapolis metro area with lightning symbols" width="600" height="600" /> <p>Starting vacation with a 2 hour (and still counting) delay on the tarmac. ☹️</p>