Bug Smacker

At 8PM we pulled over on the side of the road to watch our beloved Detroit Red Wings win against Pittsburgh in game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

We then proceeded to the next rest area, Angola Travel Plaza, I-90 – NYS Thruway, Milepost 447. We spent the night here between two semi trucks, one of which was running all night long. Not the best night’s sleep, need I say more?

We called Oneida Shores Park located just outside of Syracuse New York to make our reservations for the weekend. We were told none would be necessary and to just come on in anytime.

Upon arriving, we found no one around to greet us. In fact we could not find anyone at all. After quite some time we ran into someone who told us where to find the office. We went to the office only to be told that we had arrived too early and they did not have time for us right then. We were told to come back later. So we did as we were told and left, very confused might I add.

We didn’t spend a lot of time at this place due to the fact we had a wedding to attend in town. The park did have water and electric. It was on a nice beach. I figure it must get pretty busy in the summer months.

Finally after a full day, we arrived at Adirondack Adventure Resort, Schroon River. This park is part of Coast-To-Coast and a sister park of Outdoor Adventures in Michigan. We found it to be a lot like the Outdoor Adventure Resorts but not as well maintained. With a little bit of work and money it could be every bit as good.

First thing this morning we headed to Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory.

We then headed to the Trapp Family Lodge where the people from the Sound of Music lived.

After that we stopped at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to watch bears being born.

That evening we went to Bove’s for dinner. We had seen an episode on the Food Network featuring Bove’s famous lasagna so we had to give it a try. We arrived only to find it is only served on Wednesdays and this was Tuesday. Just our luck. I really wanted to compare it to the lasagna my wife puts together. I am sure it would pale in comparison. But I guess we will never know.

UPDATE: The following is taken from Bove’s Blog dated June 11th, 2008

(Just 2 weeks after we were at there for dinner and missed out on the lasagna)

Lasagna Lovers Rejoice–Bove’s Lasagna Available All Summer!

Since the Food Network has aired the special about our famous lasagna, we have been inundated with requests for it. As you know, Wednesday nights have always been “Bove’s Lasagna nights.” That’s about to change . . .

In order to cater to our “traveling fans,” I am making lasagna everyday throughout the summer. Please continue sending me emails telling me that you are coming so I can meet all of you, hear your comments about the show, and hear your thoughts on my lasagna. I want to make sure that you have your lasagna reserved.

People have been traveling from all over the country, and even the world, to taste my lasagna. My family and I are amazed. We’ve hosted people from California, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Canada, and even Tanzania (that one was hard to believe).

I can’t wait to see all of you this summer