I had to pick up a rental car this morning so I walked to Hanover (1045) and waited for Orange Advance Transit bus near the Hanover Inn. I then took it all the way to the West Lebanon hub and, after getting off there, walked down US-4 and NH-12A to the Enterprise location. Along the way, I finished my last section of old railroad tracks that used to run all the way from WRJ to Boscawen. After picking up my car (1210), I drove to White River Junction for a flu shot at the VA Medical Center (1230). By about 1245, I was able to drive back across the River to NH-12A and decided to drive south so I could check out the Plainfield Pumpkin People. There were some pretty imaginative ones this year! Some of my favorites were the Angry Birds, Curious George, Colonel Sanders and Monsters Inc. themes. There was also a really funny “Karen”. Just like last year, the best displays were in Meriden and East Plainfield - I think more will be put on display during the coming weeks so maybe Plainfield Village still has a chance to represent. During the drive along NH-12A, Stage Road, Bonner Road, Main Street (through Kimball Academy) and NH-120, I also got up see some of the brightest oranges, yellows and reds that I’ve encountered this season. To get home, I used NH-120 and drove north to Hanover - was back at work by 1345. Feels like Autumn is finally here!
