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| Hocking Valley Railroad Ride, June-2008 |
From our very own Birthday Belle, Trish...
Dear Red Hat Sisters,
Hot weather doesn’t keep Red Hat Ladies from enjoying a great trip to Nelsonville
to ride the Scenic Valley Railroad. Abbi, Jane, Anne, Beverly, Jenene, Barbara,
Sandy, Connie, Nancy, Kathy K, Kathy Rivard, Kathy’s daughter, Jill, Sherrie, and
Trish defied the very warm weather and had a great time! Click here for pictures.
We began our trip by meeting at the new Meijer shopping center at the intersection
of Diley Road and Rte. 33. After coordinating drivers and riders we were on our
way. The drive to Nelsonville was not long at all and the scenic hills, valleys, and
lush greenery all added to our air-conditioned ride. We arrived in plenty of time to
get our tickets, grab some snacks and water for all provided by Sherrie and Trish.
The gals were pretty stocked up themselves but trail mix and chewy granola bars
added to their treats. Small wooden train whistles were also included in the snack
bag and we piped our way away. The train ride was surely a throw back to the time
when that form of transportation was the way to get around. The clickety-clack and
rocking of the car reminded all of us of trips taken in our youth. The open car
provided blowing air and no one seemed concerned about their hair as we held
on to our red hats. We stopped at a small village; Robin’s Crossing, adapted to
the living arrangements from the 1800’s. It was a quick respite from the ride and
soon enough we were back at the depot.
We all re-gathered in the parking lot and headed for a quaint diner called the Cup
of Café. The decorations and atmosphere were far from formal, but the food and
dessert was out of this world. Almost all of us ordered something different from
the menu and everyone was surprised at not only the size of our meal but the
taste of it too. There wasn’t a sad face in the place. We had one waitress for all of
us and she received a hearty round of applause for her calm, cool and collected
handling of our orders. Dessert was the special of the day. Along with an array of
choices, the carrot cake won everyone over. The size of one piece could feed three
people, probably four if we were watching our waistlines. Some of us even took
some home. With full bellies and a fun day behind us, we headed home still
rocking to the rhythm of the (t)rain.
Your Birthday Belle,
Trish
Dear Red Hat Sisters,
Hot weather doesn’t keep Red Hat Ladies from enjoying a great trip to Nelsonville
to ride the Scenic Valley Railroad. Abbi, Jane, Anne, Beverly, Jenene, Barbara,
Sandy, Connie, Nancy, Kathy K, Kathy Rivard, Kathy’s daughter, Jill, Sherrie, and
Trish defied the very warm weather and had a great time! Click here for pictures.
We began our trip by meeting at the new Meijer shopping center at the intersection
of Diley Road and Rte. 33. After coordinating drivers and riders we were on our
way. The drive to Nelsonville was not long at all and the scenic hills, valleys, and
lush greenery all added to our air-conditioned ride. We arrived in plenty of time to
get our tickets, grab some snacks and water for all provided by Sherrie and Trish.
The gals were pretty stocked up themselves but trail mix and chewy granola bars
added to their treats. Small wooden train whistles were also included in the snack
bag and we piped our way away. The train ride was surely a throw back to the time
when that form of transportation was the way to get around. The clickety-clack and
rocking of the car reminded all of us of trips taken in our youth. The open car
provided blowing air and no one seemed concerned about their hair as we held
on to our red hats. We stopped at a small village; Robin’s Crossing, adapted to
the living arrangements from the 1800’s. It was a quick respite from the ride and
soon enough we were back at the depot.
We all re-gathered in the parking lot and headed for a quaint diner called the Cup
of Café. The decorations and atmosphere were far from formal, but the food and
dessert was out of this world. Almost all of us ordered something different from
the menu and everyone was surprised at not only the size of our meal but the
taste of it too. There wasn’t a sad face in the place. We had one waitress for all of
us and she received a hearty round of applause for her calm, cool and collected
handling of our orders. Dessert was the special of the day. Along with an array of
choices, the carrot cake won everyone over. The size of one piece could feed three
people, probably four if we were watching our waistlines. Some of us even took
some home. With full bellies and a fun day behind us, we headed home still
rocking to the rhythm of the (t)rain.
Your Birthday Belle,
Trish