Adventures in Maryland

 Black Rock Golf Course

After dropping Hubby off at the golf course (close enough to Camp David that a former president is supposed to have played here), I went a few miles down to road to Funkstown, where the Battle of Funkstown took place on July 10, 1863 during the Gettysburg Campaign as Lee's Army of Northern Virginia retreated toward Virginia in the week following the Battle of Gettysburg.

 

 There were supposed to be several unique shops here, but I have a feeling the economy has shut several down.  The shop above was just across the street from the shop below.  (Unfortunately the Hudson House Antique Shoppe was only open by appointment on Tuesdays.  I decided not to make an appointment.)

 Note the beautiful shuttered window with the candle feature below it (now electrified).

I'm blogging now from The Coffee Station--opened only 3 days ago!  Hubby just texted me that he's only on the 4th hole, so I'm going to check internet to see where the thrift stores are located in Hagerstown.  I have a few hours to "spend", and I can't think of a better way.

If I run out of thrift stores, I'll sit in the sunshine and read the magazines I've brought along--all old Christmas issues which I hold onto when I dispose of the other 11 months' worth.

• It feels good to have no responsibilities or chores to tend to.  
• I like the adventure of exploring new territories. 
• I'm enjoying our first official day of vacation.