Monday, February 10, 2014

The Weekend Wrap

I was lucky to finally get some female company!

Two other pipeline wives flew in for the weekend to visit their hubbys.
 We had the days free while the men worked.
( Lucky to have such hard working men!!)

Of course site seeing was on the top of our list.

Saturday we had lunch down by the Jersey coast.





We enjoyed watching the ships pass in the harbor while we ate.
(The fresh stuffed flounder was out of this world at the Barge!)



This area had been hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
Most homes have been restored to their beautiful coastal look.

I am sure this area must be so charming in the summertime!


Sunday morning we drove to Liberty State Park.
Only a 25 minute drive from the hotel.

Look at the great view of the New York skyline.


It is still such a strange site not to see the twin towers.

We took the ferry to the Statue of Liberty.

We sailed past Ellis island on the way.


The history that surrounds the island is so overwhelming.
I would love to come back and spend the day.
Lots of the buildings are still closed from hurricane damage.

Then you turn the corner and see her.


What a breath taking site!

We departed the ferry to begin our tour.
Tickets were sold out up to the crown.
The pedestal was as far up as we were going.

Thank heavens after reading this!

The view from the pedestal was spectacular!


We made our way back to the bottom.
Bought a few things from the souvenir shop, then got ready for the ferry ride back.


Goodbye Lady Liberty! 
May you stand tall for another 130 years!



One of the wives flew home this morning.
The other wife is staying until the guys are done.

Me,
I am flying home Wednesday morning!

I said I would stay 2 weeks.
Times up!

The pipeliner probably wont be home for another 2 weeks.
(UGH!)

But this chick has things to do!

A grandson to hug and love on!

Two puppies, that will be on my heels for weeks, to cuddle up with!

Oh yeah, 
and a new house to make into a our home!

See you all when I get back to Illinois!

Liz












26 comments:

  1. What a lovely trip! I'll bet you will be glad to get home and see that grandson! :)

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    1. I can't wait to get my hands on the little guy!

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  2. The photos are wonderful Liz!! Have a safe trip back to Illinois. We have lots of that wonderful snow waiting for you! Your grandson will be glad to see you!

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    1. Thanks Beth! I am escaping the next snowstorm predicted here, 4-8 inches. They have no where left to pile anymore snow.

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  3. What a great trip! I have never been to that part of the country. Love the NY skyline!

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    1. I had never been East either. I would love to the upper Eastern states someday.

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  4. Seems you have enjoyed your trip well. I too love to go to new places and watch many different things, but time doesn't permit.

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    1. It was very relaxing, just what I needed! Love to see new places as well.

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  5. That sounds like such fun. Seeing the Statue of Liberty is on my bucket list. Save travel back home.

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    1. We had a great time! The statue was on my list too!!

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  6. It's good that there's a bonus in there for you somewhere! Nice shots of a fun trip :) Wendy x

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    1. I feel bad for my hubby. I am out exploring while he is busy working! Fun trip, ready to go home!

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  7. I would love to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island up close and personal some day. Be careful flying home and enjoy that grandson and those puppies!!

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    1. It was very exciting to visit such landmarks! Can't wait to hug ALL my babies!

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  8. Thank you for the tour Liz!! I loved it!! I know you are ready to be home....I am such a homebody also. I love to go places but two days is enough for me...lol. Safe travels home!

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    1. I know what you mean about being a homebody! lol... It was fun visiting, but I am so glad to be home!!

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  9. What a fun day with the ladies. Love the photos you shared.

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  10. I enjoyed your post, Liz! Great photos. NYC is a very special place.

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    1. Thanks Beth! Wish we could have taken in some more sites. But had a fun time!!

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  11. Oh I am so glad you were able to get out with the ladies friend! And I have never seen the Statue of Liberty but she is on my list for sure!! Lovely shots and the city looks amazing in your photos!!! You take care and stay warm!!! Nicole xoxo

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    1. It was nice to visit with my "girls"! The Statue has been on my list too! Glad we went. Stay warm too!! All though I heard we could have a bit of a warmup next week!

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  12. Hello Girl!
    How are you....your photos are absolutely gorgeous! Looks lilke a great time...Have a Happy Valentines Day <3

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    1. Thanks Laura! We had a lot of fun exploring! Just saw the pic of the teepee you made for the grandson. That is awesome! He will have hours and hours of fun in that! Thank for stopping by! Take care!

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  13. Thankyou! It was fun enjoying the sites around us!

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  14. Sounds like an awesome time! I've never been to see the statue of liberty but I really want to see it someday! I'm glad to hear the homes on the Jersey shore have been restored to their former glory. They really were hit hard with the hurricane. Glad you got in some girl time and sightseeing :)

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  15. Oh what a fun time! I have never been to New York. I would love to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, but I'm pretty sure I would not like all of the steps!

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