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OK so the Route 471 bus is coming back after all - at least seasonally as CDTA previously indicated. I have to admit I was skeptical. CDTA has announced some changes effective May 24th for many of their bus routes, including a few in Saratoga Springs. In addition to the above mentioned seasonal addition of Route 471, there will be changes to the Route 473 bus and the Route 474 City Shuttle bus will be eliminated. To read my previous entries on this issue, click here and here.
I'm always interested in things named after Saratoga, whether they are geographical in nature or consumer products. Unfortunately the reason I heard about Saratoga Passage (from Google) was because there was a dead gray whale found there recently. I have been to Seattle, Washington twice in my life but I never went out into Puget Sound. Saratoga Passage is a water passageway between two islands in the sound and if the above picture is any indication, then it sure looks beautiful.
What a shame, I was just in Seattle in October and didn't know about it. On my next trip there, I will definitely take a boat ride into the sound so I can get a first hand look at the beautiful Saratoga Passage.
Kudos to the Post Star for adding an entertaining diversion from what is too often depressing news these days, to Spa City Cupcakes for some creative marketing, and the All Over Albany blog for linking this. It worked - I'll be at Spa City Cupcakes soon!
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The below information is from Creed's 2009 SPAC show, for the 2010 Saratoga show, click here.
I do believe I have an exclusive news item (at least locally) here. The band Creed will be performing at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)on August 11th, 2009. For more information click here.
Well you don't need me to repeat the obvious and comment on what a glorious weekend it was - but I guess I did just that.
There was a good article in Sunday's Saratogian reporting on how far along Universal Preservation Hall has come on the rehabilitation and other improvements. That place is special to me and I was glad to see the article. Don't forget to go to Siro's this Saturday to watch the Kentucky Derby. I don't know what time they will open, but they will be selling raffle tickets there which will benefit Universal Preservation Hall - be sure to buy a few.
There was also an article in Saturday's Sartogian reporting on the pending closure of the St. John Neumann residence for priests - on Lake Avenue next to St. Clements Church. Apparently about 24 retired priests will be moved to homes in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Brooklyn. I just felt sad for the residents there - to be forced out of Saratoga Springs just seems dreadful to me. I hope they find happiness in their new homes.
The Times Union's Table Hopping Blog has a post on Mother's Day Lunch and Dinner at Maestro's. The Saratoga Seen blog has an entry from Leigh Hornbeck on her first impressions at Chipotle.
I hesitate to share this link, because it's so sad, but please read this powerful entry from the Brooklyn Backstretch blog about an accident at Aqueduct this past weekend that necessitated the euthanization of a horse and nearly caused a second accident. Just very sad. It's unfortunately not all about graceful racing and hitting exactas.
On to a different sadness, there was an article in today's New York Times about the possible demise of the Chrysler Corporation. It's certainly a troubling economic story, but I couldn't help but notice the beautiful picture of the Chrysler Saratoga at the beginning of the article. Maybe that's the trick - bring the Saratoga back!
I will try to end this on a positive note - I added a cool new blog to the blogroll (on the right column) - it's the Saratoga Soaring Club blog - about gliding of course. I've never lived near a soaring club (that I know of anyway) and I think it's a cool and thrilling, albeit risky of course, hobby. One of these days perhaps I'll venture out to the airport to get a closer look. A closer look from the ground that is.
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