Doris the Finkasaurus Doris Chamberlain Nature Preserve, ~ 2.5 miles of trails May 2019 I’m sure Doris Chamberlain was not a Finkasaurus. But I simply cannot think of or say the name “Doris” without adding “the Finkasaurus” in my head. I’m likely not alone… right? C’mon all you 40- and 50-something Gen-Xer Beastie … [Read more...]
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Whipstick to Nod to Whipstick to Nod Hill Roads
Watch me Whipstick, Watch Nod Nod Whipsticks and Nod/Nod Hill Roads Wilton & Ridgefield Welcome to another dumb CTMQ page about more dumb road names in Connecticut! This time, we travel out to the southwest corner of the state where we find a confusing situation. If you find yourself in Ridgefield, you can travel … [Read more...]
250. Hartford Public High School Museum
I-84 Lumber Hartford (Google Maps location) May 9, 2013 Does your high school have a museum? Mine certainly doesn't - nor does it deserve one. And I can't imagine many high schools anywhere do. One that does is Hartford High School. Whereas your high school was probably built in the mid-20th century and is … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Woodbury
Everything Woodbury I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Woodbury CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Woodbridge
Everything Woodbridge I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Woodbridge CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Wilton
Everything Wilton I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Wilton CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If I’ve … [Read more...]
Brignole Vineyards
!!!! Brignole Vineyards, East Granby May, 2019 Brignole Vineyards is very excited. And they have reason to be; while relatively new to the local winery scene, Brignole immediately vaulted to being one of the most exciting to visit if only for their beautiful building alone. I suppose when you're located on the … [Read more...]
Olympia Diner
Olympian Olympia Diner, Newington October 2019 When I first put together my list of "Classic Diners" on this website, the list consisted only of actual classic diners. For some reason, I've expanded that original idea to include a bunch of decidedly non-classic dinners in the years since. It sort of bothers me, … [Read more...]
Visit 245. Mashantucket Pequot Museum
Miss January, 1547 Ledyard (Google Maps location) January 5, 2013 Without reservation, I can say this museum is one of the most well-presented museums in Connecticut. And without reservation, I can say that there are more than a few issues going on here at this massive and incredibly expensive museum... … [Read more...]
CTMQ’s Guide to Bolton
Everything Bolton I’ve been exploring and writing about Connecticut since 2006. After a decade, I began compiling CTMQ guides for each town in the state. I plan on “completing” Bolton CTMQ-style... as well as the other 168 towns, cities, and boroughs in Connecticut. That is the ultimate goal of CTMQ. If I’ve … [Read more...]
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