Comments on: Welcome New Loopy Groupies and a CONTEST!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:09:33 +0000

There is so much to do in New Orleans, but first, I think I’d take you to see all the parts of this city that were under water for weeks from the leveen\ failure. And I take you to Musician’s Village, to see the lovely new homes there. Then we’d have to stop and get some fabulous seafood at one of our lovely restaurants, take a ferry ride across the Mississippi, and go hear some great music on Frenchmen St.

By: Yvonne Downing

Yvonne Downing — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:12:57 +0000

I’d take loopy to new orleans–the french quarter is a great “tourist” spot.

By: Lisa aka Mochaknits

Lisa aka Mochaknits — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:30:05 +0000

In my city of the Seattle, a few must see places are the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Also you have to take a ferry ride to Bainbridge, Vashon or the San Juan Islands.

If you come in August you can check out SeaFair to watch the hydro races and see the Blue Angels aerial show over Lake Washington.

This is all while you are surrounded by the beautiful mountain and lake views.

By: Constance Morell

Constance Morell — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:31:52 +0000

Out here in the Great Northwest, there is so much to see. However, the best is two fold. First stop is Seattle where you can find many great Knitting Shops (among the obvious). If you enjoy nature, I would take you to the rainforest – there are so many hiking trails – the experience will take you back to a prehistoric experience. Then of course, is Mount Rainier – It is glorious with it’s majestic peak.

By: Liesl

Liesl — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:05:00 +0000

The two absolute must do things when visiting Grand Rapids, Michigan are (1) going to one of the many lovely nearby Lake Michigan beaches and (2) visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens, where you can see manicured gardens and wonderful sculptures, including two Chihulys.

By: Tasha

Tasha — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:05:16 +0000

I would have to take Loopy out on the Bering Sea and set a net together and try to catch a king salmon or two! A few long beachcombing trips up the 30 miles of beach to try and find glass fishing floats and of course we would go walrus spotting! With only 35 people in town, he’s sure to meet everyone and get all the latest gossip, try 3 different types of smoked salmon and get rides around town and down the peninsula on a 4-wheeler

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:55:03 +0000

I live in Bloomington/Normal, IL, which is a nice university town (or rather, a pair of them) in the middle of the state. Both campuses are nice to walk around, and I’d be sure to point out that we (allegedly, at least) are the only place in the US to have two universities literally down the street from each other. I’d also show you Constitution Trail, which is a great bike and walking path that meanders through town. The Zoo is fun, too – they have a wallaby walkabout, which is an area where you can get right in with the wallabies. It’s sort of like the goat area at the average zoo, but with more bounce.

By: Suellen

Suellen — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:55:37 +0000

If Loopy were to pay a visit to Scranton, PA, I would take him on a coal mine tour. We have a real live coal mine, no longer mined of course, that is set up for touring. You go in this sort of open train deep down into the mine, where you can see what it was like to work down there. It’s about an hour long tour, and you really get a sense of what it must have been like to go down into the darkness early in the morning and come out late at night. The temperature is a steady 50 or so degrees, and you can still see some lines of coal in the walls. Life today is so easy compared to that. Loopy would need to wear a raincoat, as some places are a little drippy. Plus, we wouldn’t want his beautiful fleece to get wet or dirty!!!

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:03:26 +0000

I live in Chattanooga TN, so I’d definitely take you to the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX, and then for a walk through our beautiful riverfront park! The city has done a lot of renovation over the last few years, so what was once an eyesore is now absolutely gorgeous. And I’d take you to my favorite casual restaurant, Mellow Mushroom, for a great pizza or calzone and then to Terra Nostra, a great tapas bar for a glass of wine and some awesome tapas! Now, don’t you want to come visit me?

By: Jane in PA

Jane in PA — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:45:58 +0000

I live in Adamstown, a very small town (only one traffic light – really!) but there’s a lot to do. We’d start the morning with coffee from The Village Coffee Shop (coffee is fresh-roasted to her specifications each week) then hit some of the many antique shops here in Antiques Capital USA.
Boehringer’s Drive-In would be our stop for lunch and some of their home-made ice cream (wave “hi” to my son behind the counter). Afternoon shopping – including a stop at my local yarn stoe, The Soxy Lady – would be at Stoudtburg Village, where residents live above their retail shops in a Bavarian-style setting.
We’d wind up the day at Stoudt’s Black Angus Restaurant where we’ recap the day’s adventures over a delicious meal and some of their award-winning, microbrewed beer.
There’s still more to see locally – Amish farmland, historic sites, local crafts, taste PA Dutch goodies – so I hope you’re coming for more than one day!