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The day starts with a ride that should be near 130 miles from Westfield to Lima NY. We continue on Hwy 5 which is on Lake Erie shore which means the water and grape vines are the attraction. I did find a flower that was trying to escape through the fence and later a garden next to a nursery that the bees favored. The pollen today is orange instead of yellow; I guess that is what makes honey have different flavors.
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I met a heifer (Sally) on the road when I stopped to wait for the riders. She was not very friendly and less trusting. She made it clear I was not to approach and should moooooove. I soon noticed that she had a new baby. It was in the tall grass and was trying to take its first steps. She gave it encouragement and it would try and then get tired. The baby rested and then tried again. My every move was a bother so I left and gave them privacy. She was a good mom.
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More flowers, bugs and plants. And then we landed in Lima at the American Hotel. It is 150 years old and has been owned and occupied by the same family since 1920. Pat Reynolds and his sister Rose keep it going and growing. Rose makes home made soup that you may want by the cup so that you can try several flavors. I bought her cook book and hope that my wife will try some of the dishes. All in all a very good day.
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The day starts with a ride that should be near 130 miles from Westfield to Lima NY. We continue on Hwy 5 which is on Lake Erie shore which means the water and grape vines are the attraction. I did find a flower that was trying to escape through the fence and later a garden next to a nursery that the bees favored. The pollen today is orange instead of yellow; I guess that is what makes honey have different flavors. .JPG)
We got lucky and met our friend Gill from Scotland. Matt and Gary rode with her a bit and then we had lunch. Matt learned that she works with books and that made for good conversation. Gill has attended a number of Tours and says it is quite a party..JPG)
I met a heifer (Sally) on the road when I stopped to wait for the riders. She was not very friendly and less trusting. She made it clear I was not to approach and should moooooove. I soon noticed that she had a new baby. It was in the tall grass and was trying to take its first steps. She gave it encouragement and it would try and then get tired. The baby rested and then tried again. My every move was a bother so I left and gave them privacy. She was a good mom..JPG)
More flowers, bugs and plants. And then we landed in Lima at the American Hotel. It is 150 years old and has been owned and occupied by the same family since 1920. Pat Reynolds and his sister Rose keep it going and growing. Rose makes home made soup that you may want by the cup so that you can try several flavors. I bought her cook book and hope that my wife will try some of the dishes. All in all a very good day.