Rhinebeck Veterans

LIAM ON VACATION

Sandy wiped out our November Rhinebeck trip last year and the year before illness did. Our last fall visit was in November 2010...room 24. We stay at the Beekman Arms.
 http://www.beekmandelamaterinn.com/beekmanarms.htm
I document each trip with the room door photo. Since we have been coming for many years we know many of the rooms. This year we are on the 3rd floor, room 31. One we have never had. November is our month of choice because the foliage folks are gone, the rates are lower and the fireplace has a chance to roar. We go on Veterans day because it is a non-work day and its commemorative patriotic spirit is a match for our journey to an area hosting veterans and boasting historic places. George Washington was all over here as was FDR.
Liam goes on his overnight to Best in Show
https://www.facebook.com/bispr
Best in Show posts pix of play time and we check on the pix while relaxing in Rhinebeck. If I see him, I then post a comment "Hi Liam."
Here are some visual highlights of our trip...Food, Drink, Fireplace and Liam
Our favorite restaurant Terrapin outside
 farm to table food during Restaurant Week in the Hudson Valley.
 http://www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com/home.php
some duck bolognese with brussel sprouts at Terrapin

BEEKMAN ARMS KALE WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

A fireplace and drinks.  I love fireplaces. Paul does not come close to liking. We nestle in for what I hope is a warm respite by the fire. Paul finishes his Irish coffee quickly. They go down easy...and announces he will be going to our room to watch DWTS. Really? I have a full glass of wine and a crackling, spitting fire.  Logs being loaded promptly. Mesmerizing. I have my Kindle. The only way to reach the third floor is by the stairs and every step echoes to the lobby. I know when Paul has reached room 31. I shoot my video, you will see the fire, then our drinks, wine on left is mine, empty glass is Paul's, the voices are other folks chatting in the tavern
After I am done with my Indie film I hear steps coming down, the amount of footfalls indicates the person is coming from the third floor. Oh Paul has decided to come back and join me. There is Paul peeking through the banister, I hear, "There is no heat in room 31, please send some up."  Hmm, so it is cold in room 31. We have a warm fire going right here. I stay and enjoy the fire. Paul trudges back up to the third floor. Elizabeth Berkley is voted off DWTS.
and what of Liam enjoying his vacation in playgroup?

LIAM ON LEFT, HI LIAM!

LIAM  IN THE MIDDLE

I see other posts from owners lamenting no pet sightings. Thank goodness Liam is in a number of photos.

LIAM HAS A BUDDY ON THE RIGHT

He is in the back of the group and then in the front. They post 127 photos and Liam has a good shot at being in some and is. The staff tells us he is friendly and playful. Always an honor to score a solo portrait, Though a Leo birth sign has that love of the spotlight and Liam loves the camera
                      

THE HOME COUCH IS THE BEST
WOOF, WOOF