The Pilafs recently enjoyed an evening out on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo by revisiting our college years and jumping at the opportunity to shop for LPs and tie dyes. We topped off the night at a comfortable, refreshing, clean-lined bar with lively conversation and classic libations. Our daughter joined us and did well at toleratingContinue reading “Grateful for Jerry, Bourbon and BBQ- Buffalo”
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Lights on a Dark Night – Night Out
This time of year tends to be harder on my psyche than most. I suppose it’s because it’s usually dreary and cloudy during the day, and it gets dark so stinkin’ early! There are times I find JT nodding off at 7pm in front of Hallmark because it feels as if it’s midnight. Anyone elseContinue reading “Lights on a Dark Night – Night Out”
The Big Year – Kinda – Hilton, NY
The Pilafs spent a freezing night in and stumbled upon the movie “The Big Year.” What a fun movie! Of course, after watching, JT thought we should start counting the birds we see on our adventures. We have quite a goal…like 50 would be a success! For you real bird watchers out there, feel freeContinue reading “The Big Year – Kinda – Hilton, NY”
Free Winter Fun in the Southtowns – Glenwood
It has been a long year of “family togetherness,” so we were very excited to see all the outdoor activities that were happening around us on a snowy afternoon. Glenwood houses a free winter wonderland of fun! This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised by this JT find. The laughter on theContinue reading “Free Winter Fun in the Southtowns – Glenwood”
The Quest for a Wine Glass Near Keuka Lake
A few months ago, JT broke one of his favorite wineglasses. I’m not sure why it was one of his favorites; maybe it has a memory attached to it? But he’s been obsessed with replacing it ever since. So, we headed off to Penn Yan. But first, we needed to take a minor detour. AsContinue reading “The Quest for a Wine Glass Near Keuka Lake”
Niagara County Beverage Run – Night Out
Notes: Consider using a designated driver, or make your teenage kid play chauffeur! All the places we visited have wifi to keep them busy! Also, check on days/times open. Weekends seem to be the safest bet for wineries lately. Living near the Niagara Wine Trail is handy, and we have learned that it doesn’t haveContinue reading “Niagara County Beverage Run – Night Out”
Winter in Holley – Day Trip
Possible Activities: sights, waterfall, Erie Canal, hiking, photography, bird watching, restaurant, music, gluten-free menu, chocolate There are times we like to take a drive and enjoy the journey instead of relying on the final destination to bring us joy. The ride from Buffalo to Orleans County did not disappoint. We took the long way andContinue reading “Winter in Holley – Day Trip”
Winter in Lockport- Day trip
Possible activities: winery, lunch, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, firepit, photography, bird watching, sledding, snowman building, other winter shenanigans If you live in WNY, you have to take advantage of the outdoors whenever the sun pokes its head out or you’ll be locked inside for way too long. And, who hasn’t discovered that being stuck insideContinue reading “Winter in Lockport- Day trip”
Circling the Bases 