Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SEEN IN NEW HOPE

 

Bets are already circulating from my mother and friends here in the Burg, how long it will be till I return to Bucks County?!? With work being hectic, and the damn blogger hoopla...it was great to get away for a four-day weekend. My ever-faithful town of New Hope and Lambertville didn't disappoint. While the weather was refreshingly crisp already, we avoided rain till later in the day on Sunday. And it was great being back!!!!! The Lumbersexual put me up, in so many ways, at his place, which seemed odd to be catty corner from my old place...and then was joined by the Lad on Saturday along with the Capital Street Duo and good friends Rebeckah and her hubby, all from Harrisburg. We all had rooms in town. Of course, there was much eating... and drinking, and some shopping then more drinking. I found some great vintage clothes at excellent prices. Some of the first clothing I have bought since the pandemic started. It was also nice to see the town was in full swing of embracing it's Patron holiday...Halloween. How this Halloween will feel quite different in feeling with not being there. Monday was spent in Philadelphia. But the sights of New Hope certainly didn't disappoint and got me in the mood for fall finally.

A bit sad to see the Mansion Inn was closed. I can remember seeing Hugh Jackman dinning there once, in addition to the Mistress performing there with some up-do's on many occasions.
Always an interesting shop to go in and peruse their macabre and haunted items.
Oldestone. This place was long known as Marsha Browns...but she sold it and retuned back to New Orleans after 15 years. One of my favorite places. The above is the main dinning floor and I had a excellent gin cocktail called Bee-Kind. A variation of a Bee's Knees. Three went down quite nice.

If one is familiar with New Hope, then you know Loves Saves the Day never disappoints with their shop antics and their windows!!!! And contrary to popular belief that's NOT ME behind the carriage of ties hung over on Sunday. But look at this display in the store.
The Logan Inn has been a long time favorite of locals and it was nice to go in and finally see the new space. The Logan Inn is one of the five oldest inns in the US dating back to 1713, and the longest running inn in Bucks County... and it's well known it's haunted, and included on the ghost tour. But I was highly impressed with their renovations, while keeping much of the original structure intact. The old and new together married beautifully. And what a bar!!!!!! One of several I might add.
Poor Rebekah at the bar...waiting for us queens to get ready to meet for drinks... hey, all this magic just doesn't happen.
Some tags alongs!
Lovely local art at a gallery.
A lovely home, one of many in Lambertville.
One of the best kept secrets between the sister river towns...The Boat House. Hands down the best made cock-a-tails by extremely professional, old-world trained barkeeps. Mostly locals know about it. It's very small, quaint, and close quarters inside...but the damn best drinks I ever had. They are not much into the flashy drinks like hen parties would drink. And if you order a Cosmo, they'll make it, but I'm sure they'd appalled.
Like when my concubine, the Lad, ordered one against my telling him to get a Ginger Sidecar instead. Look at the deviant look. Yeah, I know, it's hard to not see the man spread. When we left, I think he was with us, but I may have left him there, or at the shop after that. I can't remember...too many drinks. I don't worry about it, I had him chipped after all.
And look at this lovely Zinnia Garden at another home- still flourishing.

So, there was all that.

46 comments:

  1. What a great collection of pictures! I think I've missed your post on New Hope as much as you missing the town. And I would not have even recognized Logan Inn from the inside. They did a wonderful job on that. That bar is insane!!!

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    1. The Logan Inn looks truly amazing. One well done renovation.

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  2. Now I can see why you have kept your concubine around for so long!!!!! And your line of "waiting for us queens to get ready to meet for drinks" couldn't be truer. LOL! I always am waiting on my good friend when we meet!!!!! Jokes aside...it's easy to see why you enjoy this town so much. It's lovely.

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    1. Yeah, the Lad and I seen to have such a lot in common, at least when it comes to certain things.

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  3. I'll throw $20 in the bet pile your back real soon.

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  4. Looks and sound like you had a excellent trip a away! Nothing like getting together with the Lad AND the Lumbersexual! Sex does wonders for the soul I say!!!!!!

    New Hope was one of the last places I visited before leaving the States. I loved it. As you walk through the town, you'll feel as though you've stepped back in time and you're now in certain parts of Europe some years ago.

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  5. I always loved New Hope when you showed me around on my visit! In three words it would be Weird, Wacky & Cool! Quirky. It's beyond me why a show hasn't been made surrounding that towm yet with its hauntings and colorful history, and infamous residents there.

    But what we really need to know are the sordid details of the bedroom with the Lumbersexual and the Lad! I mean just seeing the Lad must have been a firecracker!!!!!!!

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    1. I second that! Behind both boys, I'm surprised his feet touched the ground once.

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    2. I have no complaints Brody.

      Cali-Boi- I know you enjoyed that trip. We had an excellent time.

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  6. I have been coming to New Hope for years being close to Philly, and Love Saves The Day (nicknamed LSD) has been a favorite and it's packed to the ceiling (literally) with vintage and antique objects, used clothes, old comics, vintage toys, adult themed gifts... the list goes on and on. You can spend hours digging around in here. I always loved seeing the windows.

    It was so nice seeing you and the Lad in Philly too!!!! My peeps thought you and the Lad were tooooo cute. So glad you had a nice weekend.

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  7. This is truly one of a kind town unlike any I've ever been in before! I love the looks of the Boat House and the Logan Inn. Very swanky. The homes there look very charming.

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  8. Cap Chasen10/05/2022

    Love New Hope and your post are always a eye delight. It's been years since I've been. I remember the ghost and Vampire tour for $10 it was an entertaining hour walk. It did leave us wanting to do a New Hope historical tour since there seems to be a ton of history associated with this pre-revolutionary war town.

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  9. Any town that gets behind Halloween and I'm there!!! Love the feel of the town. But now can we hear the dirty details of the Lad???? Yes please!!!!

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  10. Not sure which is prettier - the town or the Lad... Jx

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    1. Gimme a few minutes to think ........

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  11. The Lad gives us all New Hope, I’m sure.

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  12. I do believe you drink as much as Eli and Max.

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  13. Looks like fun, I am sure you were a perfect gentlemen all weekend.

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    1. I kept both feet on the floor, cough, cough....

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  14. I need to purchase that first stone home, or the 3-story brick number.

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    1. You and Carlos would love the homes in New Hope Bob.

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  15. Hugh Jackman performed at the Mansion Inn in up-do's on many occasions? LOL! Thanks for all the fab photos and commentary, VERY entertaining!

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    1. Actually I was the one that performed at the updos. But when he was on Broadway he was known to come to the mansion Inn for dinner!

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  16. Why is Doctor Ken raping Barbie? Or are they just into rough sex?

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    1. It's hard to see, but he is delivering a troll doll!!!!!

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  17. Darling! What exquisite photos. You certainly know how to tour a town - love the bar hopping diva in you. Such beautiful locales. I want to experience this. How very lovely. Thank you for sharing. BTW - while you were gone, I may have posted one of your beautiful photos on my blog. Saturday. https://wonderlandburlesque.blogspot.com/2022/10/weekend-onesie-tipping-point.html Check it out, my dear. Kizzes. So glad you're back!

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    1. Oh aren't you a dear!!! I'd take you to bed...oh huh, I would take you around town anytime you wanted!!!! I will have to pop over and have a look see, see.

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  18. Pat Lark10/05/2022

    What a great time you had! The Lumbersexual, the Lad, Philly.... It's not a surprise that people are taking odds on your return to New Hope. I got a feeling it's where you belong. But now, let's address leaving the Lad behind. My dear, you really shouldn't be so careless with that young fella. Chip or no, he could get stolen. Not that ***I*** would do such a thing!

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    1. And to think, he's the one in the gif you have featured several times on your blog! He's found...I left him in the cheese shop when I got distracted with free cheese samples.

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  19. Great post! I love all the shops and the Lad is adorable. What a beautiful town, too.

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  20. Thanks for sharing this. A very interesting place.

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  21. I'm willing to bet you'll return someday. That place is too charming not to go back.

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    1. Funnily in some ways if always felt home. And I seem to be drawn from something to it.

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  22. Oh, you were there with the lumbersexual and The Lad?? (he's delish, daahleenk!!) Bet you were busy, you.
    And I love the houses! So quaint! So beautiful! I'd love to visit. Really.

    XOXO

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    1. Well, not at the same time!!! I don't think the Lumbersexual is ready for that.

      Yet. I gather you'd love New Hope. Now come sit here by me and Ill share more stories.....

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    2. Hahaha
      I know we'd kiki, darling. But if the Lad or CaliBoi happen to be nearby it may detour into something much more complex.

      XOXO

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  23. This does make me happy to see you go back. I too will wager that you end up back in Bucks County when you're ready. I have as you know adored New Hope for years. A fun time, quaint, charming and all welcomed town, with a touch of spookiness! The Boat House was one of our favorite haunts...no pun intended. I love this post.

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    1. The Boat House has you and your beloved's name all over it Agnes.

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  24. Pumpkins out already! New Hope is very pretty, and so is the Lad!
    Sx

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  25. Blogger is being 'off' with me in this comment box.
    Sx

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  26. I really like 18/19 century style houses

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  27. It's a wonder you and the Lad are ever out of bed. You to need to be in porn.

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  28. Anonymous10/08/2022

    Tundra Bunny here.... That Mansion Inn would make a fabulous haunted house! I remember how much you enjoy those, LOL! Sounds like you had a fun and much-needed visit to your old stomping grounds, Mistress...

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  29. We are ships passing in the night. I sincerely hope we can coordinate visits next year.

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    1. It was such a great weekend!!!! And it was nice being back. I missed the feeling and the slight eerily vibe the town has. Drinks!!!!

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