Exploring History In Philadelphia - Part 2

After the folks toured Independence Hall, they toured the building where the first Senate and the first House of Representatives met.

Independence Hall as seen through the window.

 The folks then walked down the street to eat lunch. They ate at the Red Owl Tavern.  It is not a tourist place.  Mom thought they would be able to eat at an old place that had some history, but they really didn't see anything. This was a modern place with a hotel attached. 

Dad had a three meat hash.  It was brunch.

Mom had the Red Owl Burger - which is:

beef with onion marmalade, crispy bacon, aged cheddar, herb sauce, brioche bun, herb seasoned fries

 Mom was surprised that she liked the burger, but she did.  She really liked the onion marmalade.

The folks then got in line to see the Liberty Bell.  It took about a half hour to get inside the building. The reason it took so long was because they had to go through security.  They make you lift your coat and turn around.  Mom did it, but then a second guard got rude with her and told her to lift her coat.  She told him she already had and another guard came to her defense and agreed that she had. She probably shouldn't have talked back to him, but he was so rude about it. That is probably why the line was so long because they make people lift and twirl twice.   After they got through security, it was like everyone was gone.  Mom said they must not have looked at any of the exhibits.

There it is!

You can see Independence through the window.  Pretty awesome!

 It was getting late in the day, but Dad wanted to walk down the street to the Ben Franklin area.  They only had time to see his grave.

He is buried right by the sidewalk.

 Then then saw him walking down the street and Dad said "Ben will be in for a shock when he crosses the street and sees his grave."  :::rolling eyes::::

The folks then visited the gift shop where they bought a magnet. They collect magnets. We have a lot of them from our travels. Mom also got her passport book stamped.

There is so much to see there.  The folks only covered about two blocks.  Mom wanted to see the steps that Rocky ran up, but not on this trip.

After they got home, they tried to get the satellite to work without success.  (Mom did get it to work on Tuesday.) They ordered a pizza and were told it would take an hour to be delivered.  They are only a mile from us, but Dad said that was fine.  They called us 1 hour and 15 minutes later stating they couldn't find us, so the pizza had come back to them.The delivery driver doesn't carry a phone it appears.  Dad said he would meet the delivery guy at the gate.  They said it would take him 20 minutes.  It took him 40 minutes.  Was the pizza good?  Well, it was cold, very cold. They did not give a discount or a coupon.  We just ended up with a pizza that needed to be microwaved.  Appropriate reviews have been left.  BOL!

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Thought The Pizza Bones Were Good

Exploring History In Philadelphia

Saturday night and Sunday, it was really windy.  Mom told Dad that our satellite could fly off the roof.  He told her it wouldn't.  Well, they were gone on Sunday and one minute we were watching TV and the next thing you know, we heard something slide across our roof and then our TV went out.  It was freaky!  As soon as Mom walked in the door we ran to her and told her the horrors we had experienced because we also lost electricity for a while.  She said she knew about the TV because when they pulled up, they saw the satellite.

Dad was right, it didn't fall off.  It just hung there.  BOL!

So, what was so important that the folks left us on a windy Sunday?  They drove to Philadelphia.  They paid $16 in tolls and $17 to park.  All the sightseeing was free though.  They visited Independence Hall which is where the Declarations of Independence was signed.

Independence Hall

This building is all about Thomas Jefferson. It has a draft of the Declaration of Independence. It is located in the square with Independence Hall. Do you see the gold leaf floating down?

The back of Independence Hall.  This is where you wait for the tour.

Another shot of the back of the building.

This child wanted to take leaves home with her as a souvenir.

This is a court room inside Independence Hall.

The person on trial stood in the metal box.  Kind of makes them look guilty, don't you think?

This is where the Declarations of Independence was signed.

 

The tour then moved to the second floor. The second floor contains the Governor's Office, the long gallery and a committee for the general assembly.

George Washington

Outhouse in front of Independence Hall

 We will continue our tour in the next post as this is getting rather long with all the photos.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Just Received A Delivery Of Bully Sticks!

A Quick Update On My Birthday

As you know, Saturday was my birthday.  It was a rainy day here.  We had to stay inside which was a real bummer as I didn't get to take my two mile walk.

Don't I look sad?

What?  UPS brought me a gift?

Hmmm....it is not exactly something that I can chew on or toss in the air.

The black feeder is my gift.  The beige feeder is our old one.

The feeder is nice because I really don't have to bend over to eat or drink from it.  Mom wanted it because it is supposed to hold 47 pounds of food.  It doesn't.  We bought a 30 pound bag and it was completely full.  What is up with that?  Dad said maybe it is due to the size of the kibble.  Mom does like it because it has a locking lid which makes it easy to move around. 

My birthday was spent with Mom and Scout.  We watched Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel all day. Yes, Christmas movies on November 1st.  Dad had to work.

I wonder what Scout will get for her birthday in a few weeks.  I hope it is something a little more fun than my gift.

Update on mysterious neighbor who left suddenly.  We saw him yesterday while we were walking.  He drove past us and pulled into a driveway.  We were going to ask him where he was living now, but he took off to the back of the house fast.  BOL!  We saw him again today cutting their grass.  We know he does do handyman work, but it seemed like he was trying to get away from us yesterday.  

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Trying To Act His Age

Today Is A Special Day

Seven years ago today, a very special greyhound was born.  Any guesses who?

IT WAS ME!!!!  Was there any doubt?  BOL!

Since it is my day, I am going to show you pictures of me. I am a hound that is full of personality as I think you will see from my photos.

I am cool.

Adventurous.  Heading out on our HUGE adventure.

Pitiful - after my surgery.

Silly

Coy

Brave - my corn is being removed in front of a crowd. :::GULP:::

Nervous - looking for bears in Montana

Demanding - Scout taught me this.  BOL!

Determined - just look at the tongue action.

Funny - I have a great sense of humor.

Entertainer - working the crowd in Abilene, KS

Dapper - Yep, I look darn good in a top hat!

Who wouldn't love me?  BOL!

Mom did have a talk with me and told me I was now an adult and I have to behave better on walks.  You see, I don't like turning around.  I walk great on going, but I don't like coming back.  I drag as much as I can.  It really aggravates Mom.  People in the neighborhood have noticed and have commented and laughed.  Mom doesn't think it is funny.  :::shrugs shoulders:::

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Seven Today!