J. S. Turner

After missing Saratoga Racing for the first time in more than a decade in 2020, I was eager to travel there for the opening day in July 2021. For several years, a friend had arranged for backstretch passes for me and my grandson. Last year Joel retired himself from horse ownership. So, I had no means to obtain access to the backstretch, which is one of the primary reasons I go. … [Read more...]

It has been awhile since we have ventured out due to Covid concerns however we are both vaccinated at this time and decided to do one of the day trips we love to do which is to drive to Jamestown, park for free, then take the Ferry to Newport for lunch and a jaunt around town. The ride over takes about 30 minutes with stops at Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams then to to … [Read more...]

Saturday Doors Open RI arranged for the public opening of the Providence Performing Arts Center where plus of 1545 people came through the doors between 1 and 3pm. The event featured the open stage area as well as the back stage with its nook and crannies. The projection booth area at the top of the theater now houses the spotlights used for live performances. Lines for the … [Read more...]

Doors Open RI is an organization that arranges for publis access to sites that are otherwise unaccessible. It gives the public the ability to experience the design, architecture and charm of sites throughout Rhode Island. Such is this years' version of Doors Open which provided access to the following sites. (1) Jenks Park Cogswell Tower and Grotto; (2) La Galeria; (3) Elks … [Read more...]

It is either called Stepping Stone or Stepstone falls depending on where you come across its name. Google it and it comes up Stepstone Falls. To get there take Ten Rod Road/route 165 from Nooseneck Hill Road/route 3. Stay on Route 165 for several miles till you see the sign that says "Stepping Stone Falls", the other name, on your right. Turn onto Escoheag Hill Road. Stay on … [Read more...]