Ambulatoried...

Somewhat haunted...

Long Island has a few mental institutions that were constructed around the early 1900s. Stories abound regarding cruelty and inhumane testing on the mentally ill. Other tales are of the hauntings. Hallways that are visited from beyond, doors slamming and water turning on in the night.

Only once have I visited at night; and I've never gone into the buildings. I need to contact the proper channels and see if I can get a private tour. Until then... is that a child crouching in the corner?

Click-ity-Clack-Click-ity-Clack-WOO-WOOOOoooo....

After last night's post you should have seen this one coming. I like both of these shots for different reasons.


But the lights on this one really made the shot. Be sure to click this one for a super-sized desktop image. Arrange your desktop icons on the cars, on the tracks, or in the sky for easy filing.

Vino...

I was driving through Sayville, on the South Shore of Long Island, and while passing the Meadow Croft estate (one of the major Long Island homesteads of the famous Roosevelt family) I saw a sign inviting me to a tasting.

Although I have been to this estate before I had not realized that a dirt road behind the main house led to a vineyard. Loughlin Vineyard to be precise.

There were a few chairs and tables next to a small wooden cabin where some people were enjoying the shady breeze and a glass of vino. I was greeted inside by an elderly man that has owned the vineyard for quite some years.



He set up some shot sized cups and poured each of their four wines (Blush, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) which I separated with some crackers. There were prices for additional purchases by the glass or half glass and I was offered a free half glass of my choice to enjoy by the rows of grapes.



I decided to purchase a bottle of the Merlot and relaxed in the shade with my glass while the alcohol warmed my blood. I have to do this more often....