Starting today(Monday Feb 1st) through this Friday(Feb 5th) Shawnee mountain is having their "Take your Son or Daughter to the Slopes Week". If you have a child under the age of 18 they will receive a free lift ticket when you purchase a full price daily ticket for yourself. You will need to download their coupon and bring it with you to be eligible. You can get the … [Read more...]
Finally, Some Snow!
We got some much needed snow at the end of this week so it finally actually looks like winter again in the Poconos! The temperatures have dropped as well so it is a perfect weekend to hit the slopes. I'd take advantage of the cold and snow while we still have it - although I'm sure there's still plenty of winter left to be expected - I'd get out there and do any winter … [Read more...]
ComputerWise TV Show Tonight
There is a local Poconos TV Show called ComputerWise that discusses computer related topics from software and hardware to general computer news and knowledge. I'll be on the show tonight, January 27th at 7pm to talk about the basics of Facebook. So if you're bored tonight tune and in let me know what you thought! It airs on Blue Ridge TV Cable Channel 13. … [Read more...]
Rainy And Dreary In The Poconos
The consensus from everyone I've talked to is a resounding "ugh" regarding the weather recently. The Poconos is known for snow and winter fun - not lukewarm weather and flooding in January. The ski resorts are closed(except one) due to the weather - I can't imagine that the Pocono businesses that thrive on the winter weather are happy at all. For the businesses that rely on … [Read more...]
Where Is The Snow?
We had a surprise 3-4 inches over 2 weeks ago and our last substantial storm was over a month ago. With the warm weather and rain the past couple of days any remaining snow we had has all melted. I got all excited when this weather alert came in on Sunday - with our son home from school on Monday it would be a great day for a storm since he'd be home from school … [Read more...]
Bo Bice At Sherman Theater
With American Idol just starting up again for 2010 we have an alumni stopping by the Poconos tomorrow. Friday January 15th, 2010 Season 4 contestant Bo Bice will be at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA. Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8pm and tickets are available for $25.00. You can get tickets online at www.shermantheater.com or stop by their location. … [Read more...]
Advanced Auto Parts in Bartonsville
The Bartonsville Plaza on 611 is one of the newer retail spaces that has been built in the past couple of years. The majority of the stores opened not too long ago with the most recent addition being Sonic. There is already a Dunkin Donuts, Moe's, Adam's Jewelry, Verizon Wireless Center, Ichiban(hibachi), a pet store, GameStop and more. Right behind Sonic there is a … [Read more...]