Several weeks ago, I headed back down to New Hope for an overnight stay before heading into Philadelphia for their gay pride festivities. It was good to get back down there, and I know it will be a matter of time before I will mostly likely end up there again. I got together with friends and the Lumbersexual, it was so good to be back, and visit with good friends and be in an area not filled with conservative residents, but be in a town filled with quirks and camp and others, who just don't plain give a shit for what should be normal. One certainly sees everything in New Hope, and if you can't be opened minded, well then, this would not be the place for that person. And the Lumbersexual didn't have on a ballcap for once. It's almost his trademark to wear one, or a knit beanie. Here are some snaps from that day from my favorite little slice of heaven.
Oh dear...these will never cut it.
One of my most favorite establishments, Netar. Excellent menu. We started with the charcuterie and cheese board and a whiskey flight, and I ended with dessert of a tangerine gin fiz. Mind altering.
New Hope is famous for their signs in shops and they have no qualms about making them visible either, like this one in one of the book shops.
Good friend and fellow queen, New Hope's Grande Drunkin Dame, Miss Pumpkin, kicking things off at the Luau to kick off pride. She can put the hootch away.
Afternoon refreshments at another favorite haunt...Karla's.
Lumbersexual, not looking very lumbersexual...no ballcap! Or skinny jeans, or flannel! See what happens when I move away? But he still "HAD IT" if you KNOW what I'm saying, wink.
This shop never disappoints in the windows.
A beautiful river shot. I didn't even see the bumble till I looked at the picture...so this one is for Debs.
Now if fellow bloggers Rj and Sassy Bear were here at Phantasm Comics, they would have been overjoyed at this comic sale....the $1 Sale!!! Each of those comics in those boxes were a dollar each. In the afternoon later the place was jammed.
Meanwhile at the Logan Inn...
Yes, three grown men just randomly wearing Star Wars costumes. THIS is what New Hope is about. One never knows what or who you will see. Is it any wonder I miss this town???
"side pieces" is HAWT!
ReplyDelete😂😂😂. I was actually a bit taken back when I didn't see him in a flannel shirt
DeleteI suspect there might be a waiting one for him!
DeleteAnd he's so quiet and timid.
DeleteI'm liking the furry arms and legs myself.
DeleteNow where do we see the dirty outtakes???
Delete"three grown men just randomly wearing Star Wars costumes". I'm sold. New Hope is my kinda place. The lottery is up to $650 million. If I win, I'm moving there, and I've got plenty of books.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know what Shirley with your boots and your personality you'd sit right in and have a ton of friends in no time.
DeleteI would love to explore New Hope.
ReplyDeleteAll those years you lived in New York I can't believe you've never been to New Hope. When I was there a regular basis it always amazed me the number of people from New York City that came for the day. From New York City I think it's about an hour and a half Drive.
DeleteLooks like fun, and the people there are perfectly normal.
ReplyDeleteIf all the different melting pots can get along in this town I don't know why I can't be done all over.
DeleteVery interesting. Nice to see there was a Star Wars convention in town.
ReplyDeleteEven if it was only three.
DeleteSince you moved I miss the New Hope post on regular basis. And having met you and I'll seen Lumber sexual that is one movie I think I would watch!
ReplyDeleteAnd I always love the stores there. Like that store zinc. Is that literally the thought of a whole truck with disco balls above it? And the views in that first picture!
Yes...Zinc is a awesome shop. Very cool home decor items and novelties.
DeleteSuch a beautiful fun lively spot. We have to get up there one day and walkabout and maybe spot the elusive Lumbersexual in flannel and ball cap.
ReplyDeleteSeems like New Hope never sleeps...but it does. When friends come to Philly they always save one day to do New Hope.
DeleteOh, this place is JUMPING!
ReplyDeleteI love the shops and the restaurants and the little shops! (were those tiny dicks?)
Would love to visit. I've been telling you I need to take a road trip. Also, the Lumbersexual? Oh, hunny. I would make a MOVE. Darn! Shortie is hawt.
XOXO
Yes, they weren't tiny cocks. If you think Lumber sexual looks good there you should see him and skinny jeans and plaid shirts! Of course she doesn't look bad naked either.
Deletelove the phallic stones!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you are drawn back again and again. I mean, the man is gorg.
ReplyDeleteI think it really is home for me.
DeleteLove that bumblebee photo, thanks Mistress! I bet New Hope misses you too. The Lumbersexual is one handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteA piece of my heart will always be there Debs.
DeleteWhat a neat place!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved New Hope on my visit. I swear it's like the P town of Pennsylvania. I was amazed how big the gay community was. And what I liked about it was a combination of a Rivertown, quaint shops and restaurants, yet it's surrounded by Nature. And then there's the whole witchcraft angle.
ReplyDeleteMiss pumpkin looks like a riot!
I think you're right Pearly... there is a lot of aspects of New Hope that remind me of p-town.
DeleteWhich one is the lumbersexual?
ReplyDeleteGirl where have you been? It's because the lines like this that I miss seeing you. He's the one made up of the clay pots of course. When we have relations don't ask me where I stick my junk in.
DeleteI could make an unsavory remark about it comes out smelling like a rose, but I won't because I'm a lady, sort of.
DeleteAs for my absence? Long story short, kind of, two weeks ago during a routine dental visit an opening came up for me to see a specialist. Balder Half made the decision for me. Fourteen teeth pulled at the same time. Kept the bottom canines, though. Laughing gas is great. You can hear them make mistakes and giggle about it. Sooooo... in about three weeks we'll be deciding on what chompers I'll be getting. Until then, it's peas, mashed potatoes, Jello and pudding for breakfast lunch and dinner. I look like a bulldog or an upside-down vampire. Having fun with it though. The teeth are expensive. I could offer up my first born but no one wants a 46-year-old man as payment. Oh, well. All of this just to say I really haven't been in a commenting mood. This too shall pass.
Oh dear Deedles!!!!!! But just think of new choppers!!! We might have to name you Jaws!!!!!!! Anyway...I missed you!
DeleteSo nice to see you Deedles!!!! Not to worry...I have had false teeth for years!!!!!!!! There is no problem to them, unless you forget where you left them. I've been busy getting ready for the downsize and move...not sure I'm ready.
DeleteMiss Agnes, if they were talking about the removable teeth, I wouldn't have a problem. But, nooo. They're talking about implants and posts and all kinds of stuff that they have to put in surgically. I was already traumatized by the plethora of needles. Posts are going to kill me!
DeleteWishing you well with the downsizing and move. I'm never ready for anything until it happens. Sending you big warm hugs.
Oh dear....things to look forward too.
DeleteI trust that is not you in the flowerpots?
ReplyDeleteYou're correct Helen. Clay pots is not a good look on me.
DeleteI never thought I'd see troll pasties first thing in the morning. That was a good chuckle.
ReplyDeleteLike I've said. One never knows what they're going to see a new hope and I mean that literally.
DeleteYou really need to get back there, don't you? Jx
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely my plan Jon. Once I'm at my location where I'm working now for 2 or 3 years I plan to transfer with the same company back to that area. But at least it's only 2 hours away, so weekend jaunts are very easy to do.
DeleteMy peeps and I were just out in New Hope, the first time since the pandemic...and it was long overdue. I have never felt that vibe that town has anywhere else, except maybe P-town. I spent way to much in some of the shops, in addition to drinking to much too. And the Lumbersexual?!?!?! Ohhhhhh doggie!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe downsizing is still going on, and the house sold already...being on the market for three days!!!! It is bittersweet, so this post really made me happy and cheered me up as I have always loved and adored New Hope. I will miss Bucks County more then anywhere else here once I'm moved. And the lumbersexual looks very handsome, it now giving a terra cotta look. Now is he the one on the left or right? I just adore the river shot with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Miss Pumpkin cracked me up. I also probably would have gone nuts at that comic book sale. $1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed the vibe of New Hope. I'm going to see a play at the Playhouse next month. I don't think New Hope you be the same with you there. I think your picture captured the charm perfectly.
ReplyDeleteNo No No... those little cocks will never do. But the of the lumbersexual's or that delicious cocktail might work!!!! Beautiful pictures Mads. I can only imagine you were happy to be back visiting.
ReplyDeleteOn your back.
Those little cocks on you would be like hotdogs in the Holland Tunnel!
DeleteI've heard of training bras but training dildoes?
ReplyDeleteIt a start set for young gayling bottoms!!!
DeletePutting this place on my bucket list. How charming. Thanks for capturing it all. How fun. And the lumbersexual! You go, gurl. Getcha some of that! Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteIf you come to New Hope...I would totally meet you and show you around. I'm sure we could find some trouble to stir up.
DeleteOh how you're making me miss New Hope. We will be back soon, that's for damn sure! And FUCK on missing that sale...it's a really cute little comic shop!
ReplyDeleteOh, and, hell yeah, he still "has it"...in spades!
Sassybear
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I thought of you and Rj right quick when I saw that sale.
DeleteFunny book quote
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