Happy 300th Birthday Stafford!
Spent my second Saturday in a row in my birthplace Stafford for our towns 300th anniversary. Along the way we stopped for fuel at the Sunoco station just off the I-84 exit for Route 32 in Willington and much to my surprise they offer soft serve ice cream in a cup or a cone. They offer a Hood dairy product, two flavors chocolate, vanilla and a twist. As Maureen pumped gas, I ducked inside and made my own small chocolate soft serve on a wafer cone which was nice and refreshing for a Saturday morning.
While in my home town we took in the anniversary parade and afternoon celebration at Stafford Motor Speedway. My grade school friend Mary Mitta is the town’s First Selectman (selectperson?). From what I can gather Mary is a very thoughtful and caring leader. Congrats Mary and the 300th anniversary committee on a nice day of events.
Much to my surprise we ran into other friends, some of whom I see occasionally and others I have not seen in many years. There was a number of women I went to high school with who played a variety of sports and won a number of state championships. Despite their athletic prowess, I really admired them for the camaraderie they had and the sense of togetherness, which is still very evident today.
There was a women who I called “Slick” and likewise she called me the same. And my friend we all called “god”, (as he says with a lowercase “g”), who always seemed to have the answer on any topic, long before the internet existed.
If you have a chance to visit this part of the state, I strongly encourage it. Whether it is ice cream, a good cup of coffee or a scenic ride I think you will be surprised by this quaint little mill town.
The Connecticut Ice Cream Quest 