Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla There are a series of Dioramas in Neshaminy Mall depicting scenes from Colonial Times and the War for Independence. These are a unique piece of history and have been there since the mall opened in 1968 The dioramas were commissioned by George Strawbridge. They were […]
Last Updated on November 29, 2019 by Christopher G Mendla A man posing as police officer is in custody for detaining women and frisking them. The not so nice side of me hopes that he gets frisked while in prison. Eric Miller was taken into custody after he allegedly claimed to be an off-duty police […]
I try to keep this blog apolitical but the edicts of the wolf administration are screwing Pennsylvania businesses. My Girlfriend and I decided to go to New Hope and get dinner at the Ferry Market. We parked in the lot by the train station. The parking rates have increased drastically. I paid for four hours […]
A Photo of an old farmhouse in Ottsville from the 1920’s This is at the intersection of Geigel Hill Road and Cafferty Road. At one point my relatives had several farms in the area. This was one of the family houses. The photo was shot from Cafferty Road. The area was well suited to big […]
Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla There are Civil War Re-enactments at Neshaminy State Park. We visited one in April 2013. Along with the battle re-enactment, there are campsites and tables with vendors and food. It’s a great day to visit some history. The reenactment includes realistic battles as well as […]
We usually visit the Grey Stone in Newton when Monique and R.J. are playing there. We haven’t visited for dinner yet. Most of the parking is valet due to limited parking for the restaurant and bar. The valets will park your car across the street. The interior decor is a combination of Continental and modern. […]
Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla There are some remarkable civil war canons in a small park in Lambertville. If you are in New Hope, you can cross the bridge and walk about six blocks. The park is at the intersection of York and George streets on the southeast corner. The […]
Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla Lake Nockamixon is one of the larger lakes in Bucks County. They offer boat rentals and trails. Lake Nockamixon offers boat rentals where you can rent paddle boats, kayaks and other boats. This is a State Park with 5286 acres. Lake Nockamixon is a 1450 […]
Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla We decided to go out to eat at the last minute on a Saturday. I picked the Hattery Stove and Still pretty much at random. The entire decision took less than a minute … and it was a great choice. The restaurant is located in […]
Last Updated on July 24, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla Van Sant airport is a small but busy, grass strip airport in Erwinna PA. You can get biplane rides, glider lessons and try hot air ballooning. Or, you can just watch the planes taking off and landing. The Van Sant Airport site has details on […]
Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla Peace Valley Park has boat rentals. The park itself provides extensive paved trails. If you want to get out on the water and don’t have a boat you can rent one. Peace Valley is a much smaller lake than Lake Nocamixon. The boat rentals are […]
Last Updated on January 26, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla Shadybrook Farm puts on a fantastic Christmas Light display every year. It is one of the larger Christmas Light Shows in Bucks County. The light show is two miles of displays. You can drive through or take a wagon ride. Prices are roughly $30 per […]
Last Updated on February 19, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla An old diesel engine, 7210, on a siding on the New Hope Railroad line. August 2019. My girlfriend thinks I’m a little nuts. Whenever I see trains, I have to start taking pictures. This particular engine was sitting on a siding of the New Hope […]
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Last Updated on August 4, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla The Bucks County Alert System allows you to sign up for alerts for Bucks County and your specific location. Registering with Ready Bucks and the Bucks County Alert System will keep you informed of important events. The system allows you to request that alerts be […]