It was cold this morning. Frost on the roof and all of the vehicles. About 33 degrees and a light breeze. The sun came up bright and soon warmed things up but only to about 50+ degrees.
We finally got Nancy B. home from her trip to Indiana. She was 4 hours late leaving Indianapolis to Chicago to change planes to fly to Phoenix. When she got to Chicago she learned that there were no flights going out. They put her up at Hampton Inn and the only flight she could book was to Manchester, NH and then change planes and fly to Phoenix. She was to land at 6:30 but did not get in until after 7, so we finally got home about 8:30pm without her baggage, which no one knows for sure where it is. All is well and she is happy to be back home in one piece.
Our photo is from the Hall of Flame. The photo is dark but it is mostly red and chrome. it is a Buckley & Merritt Hand drawn Parade Carriage. American, 1870. Although patterned after a working hose carriage, this piece has no purpose beyond its elegance and beauty. It was built as a source of pride for the firemen of the Hotchkiss Hose Company of derby, Connecticut. Pulled by a team of firemen at parades and musters, the beautiful carriage boosted morale and promoted the image of its volunteer company. This is a very well preserved unit and very ornate.