It gets me every year...just when I think that snow can't begin, or end, too late here it comes. It's just barely mid-October, it's the peak week for the fall changing of the leaves and what's this? From my weather.com email alert: "AS THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES FARTHER OFFSHORE THE INTENSITY WILL LESSEN OVERNIGHT AND ACCUMULATING SNOW SHOULD COME TO AN END DURING … [Read more...]
Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Cut your Own Christmas Tree
Monday was Columbus Day so we left work a little bit early to head out to do some pumpkin and apple picking. The problem is I really couldn't find anywhere that had both available. PUMPKIN PICKING When "pumpkin picking" you really need to be sure that you read the fine print so that if you're actually expecting to pick pumpkins off the vine that they have it available. … [Read more...]
What’s new in the Poconos
Well, since I last posted the Sonic on 611 is up and running! The shopping center (strip mall) next to it opened up over the summer as well. It has a Verizon Wireless Kiosk Store, a puppy store, Moe's Mexican Grill, Dunkin Donuts, Hair cutting place, and a Hibachi place. Personally my 2 experiences with Sonic have not been that great, I've been told its what you order but … [Read more...]
Sonic coming to the Poconos
Recently just about any food chain you can imagine has popped up into the Stroudsburg area of the Poconos - and now you can chalk up another one with a Sonic being planned to go in on Route 611 near the new Gamestop/Moe's/Dunkin Donuts/Verizon Wireless plaza. … [Read more...]
Pocono Restaurant Week 2009 Results
The results are in for Pocono Restaurant Weeek 2009: Best Fine Dining- The Frogtown Inn Best Restaurant Atmosphere- Woodfiled Manor Best Bar Atmosphere- Sarah Street Bar & Grill/ Barley Creek & Jubilee with a 3 way tie..... Best Happy Hour- Sycamore Grille Best Cocktails- Cherry Valley Bistro Best Food Presentation- Frogtown Inn Most Creative Menu- Stone Bar … [Read more...]
Who can resist free ice cream?
I sure as heck can't - stop by the Eastburg Friendly's this Saturday June 6th from 12pm - 5pm to receive a free single scoop cone or dish. Yum! … [Read more...]
Pocono Marathon Run for the Red 2009
The fourth annual Run for the Red is happening this Sunday so if you're planning to visit the area be sure to visit PoconoMarathon.org to view the course map to avoid the race path. Many streets are shut off for periods of time and unless you're familiar with the area you may find yourself a little lost. The Pocono Marathon Run for the Red benefits the American Red Cross … [Read more...]