Sunday, July 7, 2013

Road Tripping: Staycation

This spring, I was gifted with an all expenses paid, summer-long trip, complete with transportation, to . . . my house. So I left the frozen, windy reaches of Ithaca for the thunderstorm ridden region of New England. Who needs a Caribbean cruise?

Especially when our state of the art fitness facility, also known as The Outdoors, offers literally hundreds of miles of roads and trails for running and biking. If you've ever been bored staring at the same three paint chips in the wall by your treadmill, look for The Outdoors in your neighborhood today.

In addition, our wildlife refuge offers thousands of free ranging animals, many of which are just a stone’s throw away in My Backyard. You may get to view and interact with such creatures as ants, moths, grasshoppers, caterpillars, spiders, unidentified beetles, and even mosquitoes. For interested botanists, there are also at least three species of trees, several overgrown bushes, and half a dozen different species of crabgrass. How’s that for biodiversity?

When you get tired of all the outdoors offers, come inside to our five star restaurant, The Kitchen. Studies have shown that up to forty percent of food bought in America gets thrown away. Help us avoid unnecessary waste by joining us for our lunch buffet featuring dishes like last night’s chicken, leftover beef stew, and the everlasting pot of scary curry. Act fast before someone else gets the last slightly expired cracker.

After you eat, feel free to explore our working 21st century house. You may see some of our reenactors doing laundry, watching TV, or even working on the computer. We hope you enjoy your visit!

Coming soon – The grass reseeding pit archeological dig site: Penetrate the upper herbaceous layers to reveal pristine dirt for you to discover hidden treasures. You may even dig up your own pet rock (©1970sFads) to take home with you.

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