A few weeks ago and once back from Barbados, and before Warbucks left to go home to Budapest, he and I and Pearly spent a few days in New Hope. It was especially nice for Pearly to get out of P-town, which nearly never happens. Was it a quick trip? Yes, but anytime spent back in my old stomping grounds is welcomed. Not only is it an all are welcomed community, but it's nice to be surrounded with more left leaning than right leaning if you get what I'm stepping in, lol!!!! I will never tire of this quirky and quaint town. And all that history and lore that comes along with the river town. Here are some of the sights and delights on this visit.
I miss this library.
Along the canal.
Head for $9.95! A steal!
Drinks and nibbles at the Salt House. The building dates back to the late 1700's.
The Mansion Inn. Meanwhile at the vintage shop Love Saves the Day, they always have a great message!
And up the street at a huh, "specialty shop" they sold things for all the therapy one would ever need!!!! Meet Phil!
We were talking to the owner, Garrett who I know, and he said in these times, he is actually shocked by sales being so high. His inventory in very low at the moment. I guess everyone is looking for some escape, lol!He even has items to get you in the Halloween spirit. My bottom hurts just thinking about it.
The lovely weekend ended with a farewell dinner at the church, and then the dive bar John and Peters, before departing our separate ways the next day. Goddess... I miss this town. At all my old haunts, everyone was asking when I'm moving back. It's nice to be missed.
What a great place! I want to see that “stack of pumpkins” decorating some ignorant MAGAts house. “Oh, Karen, I got a great new Halloween decoration.”
ReplyDeleteI suspect if they had the Mitchell, you would probably never see them. They'd be inserted 24/7.
DeleteLooks to be a quaint town.. Most of our lil towns are dried up, like the summer heat
ReplyDeleteFor some reason Tommy, these little towns and Villages do really well in the East and Northeast. In Bucks County alone there is probably five or six cute little quaint towns like this.
DeleteI will never look at pumpkins the same way again.
ReplyDeleteIf Debra at She Who Seeks checks in, she’s going to want that Lesbian sign.
ReplyDeleteYou spoke and she showed up!
DeleteWell, I fully agree with that sign about lesbians!
ReplyDeleteLesbians rule. That is correct.
ReplyDeleteAnd this looks like an awesome town! I wanna visit, Mads!!!
And I am absolutely confused about that pumpkin tower? Oh, wait…
XOXO
Bend over Sixpence ....I show you!
DeleteCali boi, you'd be lucky if Six didn't use that on you first.
DeleteI always love your tours of New Hope. Great little village with some fabulous shops and cocktail spots. I need to add it to my list of places to go ...
ReplyDeleteI suspect you and Carlos would enjoy just hanging out, chilling with appetizers, small bites and Cocktails
DeleteI loved the lesbians sign.
ReplyDeleteI loved the lesbians sign too. Also the jack o' lantern totem pole! What a charming objet!
ReplyDeleteI'll get one and mail it to you dear. Trick or Treat!
DeleteExcellent pictures. I recall the signs in town were entertaining as he'll....and they gave no fucks. If you can't abide by the town's openness...then you most likely shouldn't be visiting there. Love the canal.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of back in the day when New Hope was the only hope for us gay folks to be ourselves in public.
ReplyDeleteThe Cartwheel, Playhouse and the Prelude bars were fun places to go.
Always a charming and welcoming town to all.
An old Philadelphian
Oh my goodness!!!! I use to LOVE the Cartwheel on Saturdays!!!!! I was away on business when the place went up in flames...then the Raven became the only hangout left. It was very hard to say goodbye to the Raven when it closed also. In my 25 years in New Hope I never saw the Raven so crowded to come say goodbye. The final night in the Oak Room watching and singing showtunes with all the queens was a tearjerker.
DeleteSo great they don't have fucks left to give. May they hang in full-staff and never give in to the MAGAt bullshit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Tour thru your old stomping grounds, Love that Quaint Library and all the History and Architecture that has been Preserved. I like that tho' a small Town it's a progressive one too, New Hope is an appropriate Name for such a place IMO. And the Jack O'Lantern Dildo/or was it a Condom, had me LMAO.
ReplyDeleteDawn...I suspect you'd fall hard in love with this little river town...no, I know you would.
DeleteNew Hope is one of my favorite places that I have ever visited. I wish I had the money to live there. I looked at some of the real estate prices when my husband and I visited over Memorial Day weekend, and living in New Hope will always be just a dream. But it is sure a great place to visit!
ReplyDeleteI agree that the real estate is very high. If one takes the time to really look and luck out, you can find some great affordable living. I lived there for 25 years and I was one who lucked out. Man, I miss it so. I rented a place and had an excellent and very attentive landlord, and he upped my rent only once in the 25 years. I just feel so alive, and comfortable there. I'm glad you guy enjoyed it there too.
DeleteMy husband had been there before, and he told me that I'd love it. He wasn't wrong!
DeleteVery quaint place, indeed - although "Phil" probably shocked dear Jessica Fletcher as she was on her way to the shops. She probably saw it as a murder weapon!
ReplyDeleteThat collection of "pins" has just given me inspiration on how to display my own sparkly brooch collection... Jx
Funnily enough, Angela Lansbury was actually in town when I first moved to Buck County to star in a play at the playhouse. I only wonder what she thought if she went into some of the shops? I understand she dined out in town every night.
DeleteNice to see you dear, I was a tad worried when I saw your impromptu Ciao post. I was going to email you to make sure all was well.
Canals? A church turned into a library and another one into an inn? Shops owners not ashamed of their sense of humor? That's a town for me :-) Too bad the US is currently not a foreseeable destination. A French guy, therefore suspiciously socialist, moreover running a gay blog somewhat exercising free speech against the orange-thing? I'll have to pass. For the time being.
ReplyDeleteHug you,
Laurent
I can recall when the dump tried to have a fundraiser during his run for president against Biden and had his head handed to him. Needless to say, in Southeastern PA like Bucks County and Philadelphia he is extremely unpopular. Just the fact he was going to hold a fundraiser there in a heavy blue area, he is stupid for not doing his homework.
DeleteAnd talk about the foreseeable destination thing. I caught hell from a few friends for going to Africa and Budapest.
Well, you know me, I LOVE New Hope!!!!! It never disappoints.
ReplyDeleteBut Phil?!?!?!?! Good lord....I 'd be in traction for three months from that thing! Now I bet the townis gearing up for its best time of year....HALLOWEEN. The perfect town to since it's one of the most haunted.
It is a lovely town. When we were very young/in college, we used to go to Mother's all the time. I don't remember it being particularly standout food; I think it was just someplace we all could easily meet up and have fun. I think it is long-gone now but I do have those memories from so long ago.
ReplyDeleteMothers!!!!!! Yes! It's was owned by a drag queen named Mother. It became the Dubliner in the 2000's...but sadly just this week got bought up by the guy who owns the Logan Inn. He is buying up what seems like everything. I just hope he doesn't ruin the vibe of the place. The Logan Inn has become very boogie.
DeleteOh I do love it when you take me on a virtual day trip.
ReplyDeleteFab photos. I particularly liked the Salt House photo. It almost could have been taken in Cornwall.
The cocktail looked refreshing. I imagine it was a Margarita, in the Salt House (I see what you did there. he he)
That would make a lot of sense Madam....as the area was settled by many from in and around that area of your fine country. Bucks County as a whole looks very English countywide and village like.
DeleteHave you thought of setting up your own library? That's what we did starting with the covid lockdowns. Our village has no bus service (despite the fact that there are plenty of older people with no transport), so one of our old bus stops was turned into a library, with books donated by the villagers. The library is still going strong over 3 years on.
ReplyDeleteThat's great!!!! A lot of communities here have these homemade box usually very pretty...called Little Free Libraries....where one can take a book or leave a book...to encourage reading. It's gone national and a very successful program. I've got some good reads from them.
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