Dave loves making guitars out of boxes. especially cigar boxes. He explained that these boxes have the right wood for a good sound off the strings. Also they are often relegated to the junk pile. He saves them and the early graphics they are embossed with for posterity, and as repurposed for music.Some of the many guitars made of various boxes saved by Dale for repurposing to usable, fun music makers.
American Press Travel News-April 3rd, Bob and Barb On The Road Again-this time in FT. Pierce, FL.- putting a spotlight on a craftsman, and his Company: D-Art Homemade Guitar Co.
We love homegrown, creative craftsmen, especially when they are committed and excited about their craft and the vibes are catching. Dale Arthur is one of these craftsmen, and he exudes what American Craftsmen all have in common; strong enthusiasm! Dale welcomes custom orders and will make a guitar from any box you’d like. He lives in Sebastion, FL. and can be called at 772-205-9290 or email: dagrar12@msn.com
www.americantravelnews.com . The Reverie Creamery is owned by partners Riko Chandra and Jim Howard in Mayville, New York. Reverie produces its own seasonal cheeses and also carries a variety of cheeses and goodies from around the world with a focus on small, American, artisanal companies. Reverie is dedicated to using local ingredients and collaborating with a range of local artisans. Their artisan products reflect a meaningful relationship to the land and Western New agricultural heritage. Because Reverie Creamery selections of cheese varies seasonally, there always new things to try. They started as a cheese store selling a selection of Artisan cheeses, but soon began making their own fresh cheese. They are dedicated to using local agricultural products that they continue to market.
Besides their cheeses, their store is full of local food products and handmade items such as carving boards, ceramics, and many other beautiful locally made gifts.They also have cheese & wine pairings, harvest dinners, and many other events. We tasted some of the cheeses that were made on site. Delicous!!! For more information go www.reveriecreamery.com 716-789-5757
Riko believes that “Every piece of fine cheese that you savor has a story to tell”The upper Crust Bakery Fredonia
After the cheese tastings, we were ready for lunch. Just a short drive later we arrived at the Upper Crust Bakery and Soup Co. on Main Street in Fredonia, New York.
Their sandwiches look so big, so I ordered a half of homemade tuna with a bowl potato soup. Of course when I looked in the desert case, just had to have one of their delights. Hard to make a decision. They had cinnamon buns, pecan buns, blueberry and raspberry clouds and much more. With my raspberry cloud enjoyed a fresh cup of espresso.
Everything looked so good, it was hard to pick
For more information call: (716) 672-2253 or their website is: www.uppercrustfredonia.com
The next time that we return, we would like to visit the Lily Dale Assembly. We did take a drive overall, to the site and took a walked around. The summer season opens June 30th. The the website has information and the event schedule: www.lilydaleassembly.com.
There are so many places that we missed. Check out: www.tourchautauqua.com
Boone Tavern is a great hotel and restaurant in the theme of Daniel Boone’s time. The herb lady on campus!
American Press Travel News–March 15th, Bob and Barb “On The Road Again” and Stopping to Smell the Daffodils and roses (when they come up) as we visited Berea College in Kentucky!! My favorite college to visit. Students at Berea are motivated and delightful young men and women to talk to. Their commitment to excellence is absolutely felt and visible in all the many things they do and learn about!
On The Road Again! Just in case we run into some great roadkill-or whatever looks good enough to eat!The muffin, nothing but the muffin!!!A clean sweep! Broom making on campus at crafts shop.At Berea College!
AmericanPresstravelNews-March 3rd-Plant City, FL- Bob & Barb this time “Stopping to Smell and Taste the Strawberries”-Strawberry Festival WOW’s untold thousands and here are some of the images we made of some fun things we saw: Show is on through March 12th. Check out their website to order tickets on-line. We just missed Willie Nelson, but every day there are great shows, singers, bands, old fashioned fiddling, you name it! Website: www.flstrawberryfestival.com We Loved It!!!!!!!!!
Barb meets Mr. Strawberry at the FestivalStrawberry ice cream-its 83-degrees, umm good!A strawberry harvesting setup! My favorite color rig, got one at the farm in TN.Taste buds! Prepare for a blast of good eating! Funnel cakes a “go-go” anything including “Death by Chocolate.”Funnel Cakes all great flavors! Fruits, chocolate, you name it!Auto Boy fun and drew a crowd-electric motor-see next image of it driving!Driving Mr Daisy!Everyone got into the act. Even Coney Island Nathan’s Hot Dogs!Hand Crafts, no country agri-event should be without them and their crafts folk!Loved this wood sign craftsman. Gave us plenty of ideas for our workshop in TN.Seriously giant display of candy’s we all went to the dentist over growing up!We once had this car, sold it for way too little! Sound familiar?
