92 N Spencer Rd, Spencer, MA 01562

It is known for being featured on the History Channel show “American Pickers”. The store, along with Thibault’s Poultry, and other buildings, sits on five acres. It was originally opened in 1962 by Grace & Edward Thibault and reopened in 2019 after being closed since 1999. 

They have a bot of this and a bit of that! It is a very cute shop and fun to find some goodies!

Literally something for anyone and everyone!

Don’t forget to also venture out more for some other intereting sites!

Craving a Wildly Good Time? Visit
“Wisconsin’s Wildest Zoo”

130 acres and home to 75 species. More than 800 animals from around the world.
Shalom offers an unique twist from a typical zoo. Most of our animal residents have large natural habitats. They live in an atmosphere more like pristine wilderness, with forest, bubbling streams, lakes & ponds. We often hear how happy the animals look.

For the last 15 years, TripAdvisor has ranked Shalom Wildlife Zoo as the #1 tourist attraction in the West Bend area. Shalom is also ranked the #1 zoo in Wisconsin and shares the honors of being in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

There are four miles of gravel roads that run through the zoo. Touring the zoo can be done by walking or renting a golf cart.

Along the way you will encounter many friendly animals close up. You will have the chance to pet and feed many different species. Just look for the sign that says “Please Feed Me”. Purchase approved animal feed at the admissions counter.

Shalom Zoo is “America’s Largest Petting Zoo”

Shalom Wildlife Zoo

“Peace and harmony for all living things in a sacred place”.

This zoo sanctuary is an amazing place to visit!

The tigers are absolutely stunning! Ginger, Charlotte, King, Jona, Sugar and Spice!🐅❤️

I love all the animals they have living out there life there but more fondness for these majestic creatures!

I had fun talking to a parrot!

Saw a cougar!

They have a new white fox named Snowflake- absolutely gorgeous!

We got to feed deer, horses, and zebra among others. (Unfortunately can’t feed the zebras anymore due to people.)

Also saw a handsome fox!

Overall a most fantastic zoo I’ve ever been to and will go back very soon!

Don’t forget the bears!

The wolf pack!

Take the journey through tbis awesome place and enjoy the feeling of nature surrounding you!

Don’t forget to bring home some souvenirs!

Thank you for enjoying my blogs! Have a terrific day every day!

I feel the need to share my outing today!

I drove to visit my horse friends then decided to take a little hike!

I ran into these little furry munchkins and had to feed a bit of my snacks!

On the way back to my humble home I stopped at a rummage and picked up a little hitchhiker!

Of course I couldn’t let him sit alone so I gave him a girlfriend to be by his side.❤️

It has already been a funtastic Friday!

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Do you want to venture back in time? Do you want to visit time long past? Time that is gone but not forgotten as you step through those doors.

If you are into antiquing and finding different and unique items then you need to go to these type of shops!

They are enjoyable and alot of fun to find items that were used in the past and present!

You can find goofy items as shown above as you explore the aisles of funtastic pieces!

Do you remember I love Lucy! I do!

They can also bring back memories of the toys that you played with in your childhood with siblings or friends.

They also have video games for all of you who have fun with electronics.

You can see vintage cooking utensils and more for the kitchen, tableware for your dining room.

My husband even found a little buddy to bring home – Toothless! I do admit that it’s not vintage but hey! He is adorable!

Alot of old reading materials and books to blow your mind!

Vintage decor and figurines, and dolls!

Talking about some of the dolls of the past, man, some of them are so creepy! I can’t think of having them on my shelves- terrifying! (And I love dolls!)

Take the time to peruse each aisle to see of you can find that needle in the haystack to find your treasure.

Do you like light up neon signs? They even sell those for your delight! Place in your man cave or she shed!

The joy of looking through all these vintage items and have your eyes find that one thing that just has to come home with you.

Even if you love Halloween, there are enough unique figurines to place on your shelves to spook your guests!

Like Coca Cola?

There are such beautiful knicknacks and lamps that makes you just want to redecorate your whole home!!

There is jewelry galore to fill your jewelry boxes and vanities! You won’t run out of choices to match with your outfit!

Take your time to explore and let your eyes drink in the different era’s treasure around you.

Want to wear different hats? Yep! They have those as well!

Be silly and try on those goofy amd ducky hats! 🤪

Go find your nearest antique shop and discover old but new to you- discoveries to bring back to life!

The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage on April 14–15, 1912, after striking an iceberg. It was one of the largest and most luxurious ships ever built, and its sinking resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 people. The tragedy is considered one of the most famous disasters in modern history and has inspired numerous stories, films, and more. 

Key facts about the Titanic: 

• Maiden Voyage: The Titanic departed from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, bound for New York City. 
• Iceberg Impact: The ship struck an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912. 
• Sinking: The Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, at approximately 2:20 a.m. 
• Casualties: Over 1,500 passengers and crew members died. 
• Discovery of the Wreck: The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985 by a joint WHOI & IFREMER team. 
• Impact: The sinking of the Titanic led to significant changes in maritime safety regulations. 

Impact on Film and Culture: 

• James Cameron’s Movie:James Cameron’s 1997 film, “Titanic,” is a well-known depiction of the disaster, which was praised for its visual effects, performances, and emotional depth. 
• Historical Significance:The sinking of the Titanic continues to be a subject of historical interest and research. 
• Cultural Impact:The story of the Titanic has been adapted into numerous stories, films, and other media, reflecting its enduring fascination. 

I was able to visit the Titanic museum in Florida and I enjoyed the history of this beautiful ship that didn’t get to live long. I would have loved to have gone on this ship if I could have!

I love anything concerning this ship! I have books galore, I have a model of it, jewelry, the movies, and I painted on canvas as well!

Below are the paintings I have done.

I even found a restaurant in Port Washington, Wisconsin called The Steerage!

The Amityville Horror house in Wisconsin is known locally as Oakwood Manor. This Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1880 on the shore of Silver Lake in Salem, Wisconsin was the filming location of the 2005 Amityville Horror remake starring Ryan Reynolds.

The house was used for both interior and exterior shots. The production crew built a façade onto the house to give it the sinister, eye-like Amityville windows of the house where the actual events took place. They also constructed the boathouse seen in the movie.

Strange Occurrences

• Production was disrupted one day when the body of a missing fisherman floated to the surface of the lake.
• Ryan Reynolds stated that during filming process, the cast and crew reported waking up inexplicably at 3:15am
• During the production, cast and crew often felt an “otherworldly presence,” cold spots, and would experience sudden chills.

Screen-used items left behind from the production, such as a bed used by Reynolds, the kitchen table, curtains, and windows, were sold at an estate sale in 2017.

The Amityville Horror movie, especially the 2005 remake, was filmed in Salem, Wisconsin. The house used for the exterior shots of the Amityville house is located at 27618 Silver Lake Road. It’s a real house that was temporarily modified to include the iconic “eye” windows.

I loved the movies of the Amityville house and the history behind the true story. Do I believe that the real amityville house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York is haunted? A resounding yes!

It even looks haunted! Would I ever want to go inside it if I had that chance? Another resounding yes!

Anything creepy or spooky interests me and which is why Halloween is my fave holiday!

I will be exporing other creepy locations and sharing here in my blogs.🧖