Our spring/summer season of visitors to the Red Cardinal B&B started off with some of the nicest people, all of whom were new guests. Steve and Debbie from Waverly, NY received a gift certificate for Christmas from their children.  They came for 2 days and drove around enjoying the scenery, looking for flea markets and taking a trip to Gettysburg. We chatted with them over breakfast and shared stories of the red cardinal bird and how it is a symbol of someone in our life that has passed away but who is always present in our lives. The Carlisle Fairgrounds is...

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One sign of spring around the Red Cardinal B&B is Joanne’s stand.  It has become a local place to “stop and browse”.  I recall that on a trip home from Philly, Billy and I were driving through Lancaster.  We spotted a “yard sale” and stopped.  I noticed a pile of colorful garden containers for “free” and I couldn’t pass up such a deal.  The question became what could I do with them? I thought that I could set up a stand and sell the pots for a quarter or so.  I could make a little money and at the same...

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Even though the cold weather still haunts or is taunts? us, the signs of spring are all around.  The sun is shining, the spring flowers, not quite in bloom, are popping up all over, and talk of the Opening Day of Trout Season abounds. The official opening day for Trout Season in Cumberland County is March 30th, which is Easter weekend.  So instead of hunting for eggs, the fishermen will be casting for the trout. The Red Cardinal B&B is located near 2 of the most famous trout streams in the area – Yellow Breeches Creek and Letort Spring Run. ...

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Billy and I attended the traditional “indoor” shows this winter – the Farm Show, the Garden Show and the Home Show.  We poked around at the local garden centers, a “fishing” flea market, where we got a few tips on new places to fish, and made a trip to the Bass Pro Shop. We are ready to get outdoors and get going. This weekend was a teaser.  It was sunny and warm and we made our way outdoors to prepare the “spring clean-up” list for the B&B. Billy started in the barn where he keeps his fishing equipment.  He checked...

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While I was jogging this week, Valentine's Day came to mind and I was thinking chocolate! (of course I must say that I am up to 2.5 miles/41.14 minutes)   The first thought that came to mind was a trip to Hershey, PA.  The town is billed as the “Sweetest Place on Earth”, and rightfully so. There are several events planned throughout the month in Hershey that are deliciously chocolate. Check out the website: http://www.chocolatecoveredfebruary.com   Billy and I like Chocolate World.  Here you can take an interactive ride to learn about the history of Hershey and how Milton Hershey established this...

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