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  Sunday Morning on CBS is one of my favorite programs. They always have a series 

                  of  interesting stories from around the US, people to see and places to go!

                        I hope to pass on a little of the same........

                                                                   NEW HAMPSHIRE SUNDAY MORNING

 

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  Exploring this wonderful State of New Hampshire is something my husband and I never tire of! There are so many diverse attractions and ever-changing landscapes...the possibilities are endless!

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We started or trip from Concord NH and it was drizzling and cloudy but the weatherman had assured his viewers that sun would win out and the day would not be lost!

We headed North up Route 89 and as we approached the New London area road viewthe weather cleared and the view definitely improved.

A short time later as we approached Croyden we noticed several cars pulled over...their camera's out so, we decided to check it out!view lake

 

 

Hazy but Beautiful 

 

vista shot

We then turned off in the Lebanon/Hanover area to pick up Route #10 also known as the Dartmouth College Highway. I had not been on his route before. We came across some very, very interesting sights!

         The Bunten Farm(Orford, NH)Bunten Farm                            

This Farm is run by Bruce and Chris Balch.The Farm is named for Chris's Family who ran the farm for over 49 years. signThere have been Pumpkins grown and sold here for 51 years! Back in the early 1800's the farm was built by a Family known as Bickford. The bricks were made from clay on the Farms land.

standThe Balch's also raise Milking Devons.  Devons are a very rare breed. there are only 400 females in the world. The Balch's have 38. If you have heard of "clotted cream"made in England (imported for here)...it is made from the milk of Devons. Chris is experimenting with making cheeses cows and will be seeking Government certifications so her product can eventually be Marketed.

The Balch's have planned to open a Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant (hopefully this Winter) so if you're up that way...be sure to stop!

                                                                                          

                                                Bruce                                                                           

Chris  CHRIS  &   BRUCE

We continued up Route #10 towards Bath, NH and their much photographed Covered Bridge#28.

We were unexpectedly distracted by a small "turnout" area that had a "Marker"Bath Sign that told of Bath's original settler, Jaasiel Harriman who built near the "Great Rock" and how his daughter Mercy carried dirt to the top of the rock to plant a garden.It was the First in town.

signsWe followed the small handmade signs!

 

 

 

 

 Not having a clue what we would find at the end. trail                            Mercy's Garden Mercys Garden                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                              

                                                            

 

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  We continued our journey on to Bath. I have been there several times and I always have to get a picture of the General Store

General Store

 

 

 

 

                              

 

 

 

 Bridge # 28 is another great photo-op. bridge 328I'm 

 We were ready for lunch. There was only one choice sign eats

                                                                                       The Bridgeview                   

 

 

 

                                                

  Afer a wonderful lunch...I would recommend this place to anyone! We left Bath and headed out to make the loop to head back home through the Notch. I got a bit side tracked on my "Foliage Objective"   I just had to get a picture of one of the most unusual houses I've ever seen (I am a Realtor after all!).

  oval houseThis looks pretty normal right!         

    It's OVAL ( Circa 1816)

oval house

 

  As we came through Sugar Hill...there were more visual delights and scenes!view

 

 

 

 sign                                                                                                          meetinghouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And more view wonderful Views!!trees                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

As usual the days are always too short,and we had to head home!road home

 

                Back to Concord NH and Homecolor of our own!!

 

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Come travel the roads of New Hampshire . There are wonderful examples of our history around every corner!

                                                                 

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 Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Keeler Family Realtors, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)

Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"

www.yourrealtor.biz

 

 
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34 Comments on New Hampshire Sunday Morning-#10 (Foliage Edition)

OCT
09
2007
354,586 Points 9 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
I just LOVE this time of year.  Thanks for another tour of New Hampshire in the fall!  I have been busy and didn't have a lot of time to take in all the autumn splendor.  Thanks for the wonderful adventure.
11:36pm • #1
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You're welcome Joan....this took me two days to get up! whew!
11:55pm • #2
OCT
10
2007
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These pictures are beautiful and just what I imagined New Hampshire would be like. What colors and rustic beauty.
1:47am • #3
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Joan, what got my attention was not the glorious foliage.  It was those Milking Devons.  It's a breed I'm not familiar with, and now I want to learn more.  Thanks for your series!

Mike in Tucson

4:55am • #4
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I love the beautiful fall pictures of all the colors changing.  I also love the look of the buildings you put here as well.  Reminds me when I lived up north.
6:21am • #5
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Joan,  What a beautiful trip and pictures and story ! The colours are so gorgeous and I loved seeing all of the little stops you made along the way....the oval house is certainly something unique and interesting.

The slide show was very appealing also and I think you should have a sideline business going as a travel writer...

(((-:

Jo 

7:33am • #7
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Joan, You know I love your road trips and this one was particularly spectacular!   Your pictures are amazing and it sounds as if you had a wonderful time as well; I also enjoyed your video and think Jo may be onto something here for you.  Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful shots.
8:21am • #8
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Todd & Danielle- Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. This is a fun series to do especially since evryone seems to enjoy it so much!
10:14am • #9
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Hi Mike...I did have a link for them and it went away...I put it back if you want to check them out!
10:15am • #10
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Hi Linda...It's always nice to bring up happy memories! Where are you from?
10:17am • #11
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Hi Monika...as you know it was raining Sunday AM but by the time we got up to Warner area it was good...whew!
10:19am • #12
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Hi Jo...you must have pretty good foliage where you are? It was not as bright this year as it has been some others.

Don't you love that house! I had never seen anything like it. Especially in the middle of nowhere!

10:21am • #13
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Hi Carole...I think Mother may be the original planner of Feng Shui...ya think?

I love to travel...but I think I have changed carrer's for the last time! Now I just want to do it!LOL

10:24am • #14
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WOW, WOW, WOW.  I need to get into the car fast and start seeing what you've offered- unbelievably gorgeous.  I'd be surprised if your state doesn't have THE most gorgeous turn of season!
11:26am • #15
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Joan - You have done it again!!  LOL  I look at your photos and SO want to make my trip up there now.  We always enjoyed heading up to Winnepesaukee and watching the trees/leaves around the lake change.  And a trip up into the Notch was always a must.  Take a ride out to Plymouth and Rumney one time.  The old bridges out there are gorgeous!  And the Pemigewassett is so peaceful!  Thanks for the dose of homesickness.  I won't hold it against you when we come up!  LOL
12:38pm • #16
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Hi Joan,
Your Sunday morning tours are marvelous.  Thanks for another great trip through New Hampshire country side. 

12:55pm • #17
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Joan! I'm so homesick! I can smell fall in the air from looking at your photos! I loved the photo of the old truck with the flowers on the bed, you do such a good job! We have maple trees here and they go from green to brown.. no red or orange :(. Thanks for such a pretty picture show! The cows were interesting too!
2:58pm • #18
Joan = the pictures look very inviting. Isn't fall a great time of the year?
3:04pm • #19
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Laurie...doesn't up-state NY have foliage?I would hink it would! I really should take some picture around Concord this week Our trees are starting here and look much brighter! Maybe I will and I'll do a post mid-winter about it!
4:14pm • #20
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Hi Carol...well maybe the solution is to make a trip each season!LOL I don't want to make you homesick....I want to make you happy!
4:18pm • #21
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Hi Cynthia...you're welcome and thanks for visiting again! I must drop in on you!
4:20pm • #22
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Hi Lysa...If I ever move it's Fall I will miss. It just can't be duplicated in any other part of the country. Especially the Sugar maples!
4:26pm • #23
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Chuck...Fall is not only Great! it's the greatest!! Unfotunately it's also the shortest. I wish Winter and Fall could change places...I hate snow!
4:29pm • #24
OCT
13
2007
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when people ask me what new hampshire is like the only response that makes sense is that

new hampshire is just like, well new hampshire. especially at this time of the year.

these days as i'm walking around most days wearing red sox/patriots gear i get approached a lot.

thanks for the good stuff! 

8:16pm • #25
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Your welcome Jay...Let me guess,Patriots shirt and red sox hat? That must be quite a sight!

Glad you enjoyed the show!

8:51pm • #26
OCT
14
2007
Wow--you've just taken me right back to my childhood--my mother used to love driving up there in the autumn, and covered bridges were her favorite!  Thank you for taking me back to days gone by, Joan!
6:37pm • #27
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Beautiful photos Joan.  I saw those same sites taking a buyer client out in the Rochester, Barrington, Somerworth, NH area.  He truly appreciated it too being from Tennessee.  Thanks for sharing!

6:45pm • #28
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Glad you enjoyed it Loretta...We do the tour every year nd I think it's because my parents did th same thing and made us all go (kicking and screming).

Glad to bring up some happy memories!

8:11pm • #29
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Sue...it is always fun to se it through someone else's eyes! We become so accustomed to it all! Thank you for stopping in!
8:14pm • #30
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31
2008
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Joan, what a lovely montage.  I love the 1816 "oval" house, too.  I can't wait for the next time I can visit New England.
8:27pm • #31
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Brian..glad you checked out the link. Good weather and gas prices allowing I'll be able to do another road trip! Hopefully soon!

If you do get out this way and want any suggestions in a certain are...let me know!

9:39pm • #32
JUN
08
2008

Went to Bath & Haverhill this week, just for pics of Mercy's Garden,Got pics but it was raining so yours are better than mine.  I will add them to the books I am doing for my grandchildren about their kin.  I am a former Harriman.

Shirley White-RE Broker & genealogy nut
4:37pm • #33
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09
2008
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Shirley...how nice of you to contact me! We almost didn't stop there not really being sure what we would find...what a treat!

If you send me your email I would be glad to email you the pictures. There are others I didn'put on the Blog!

2:18pm • #34

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