Train Robbery

Unbelievably this past Saturday was one of those perfect fall days here in the mountains. The entire previous week had been nothing but cold and rainy. But, fortunately, Saturday morning slowly turned bright and sunny, with just enough chill to know it is Fall. I had scheduled a "train ride" for my son, Tristan. This included an "Old Tyme Faire" in Hollidaysburg with a ride on an old train through the fall foliage. Tristan only found the old dude with the muskets and knives interesting. He is no longer fascinated with the hoop dresses and costumes having been to too many civil war dances at my friends farm.
We had the privilege of riding in the caboose with the "bad guys", since my friend's husband works on the railroad. This was great and Tristan enjoyed grilling the bad guys on their costumes and weapons. we then enjoyed the ride, until the train stopped and was robbed! Sure enough, the horses came running out of the bushes with guns blazing. It was quite impressive. I would like to know what shoes those ponies had on though, cause the way they were spinning on the huge shale along the railroad was unreal. i've ridden in that stuff and never knew a horse who liked it! After all that excitement, it was back up, literally, to Hollidaysburg. Being in the caboose, Tristan got to drive the train back, lol. At least he thinks he did.
I then let T enjoy the huge play area there at the park. it is quite something, built into the side of a hill with a huge slide and climbing wall. just the thing for the boy:) Then it was off for pizza and visit to Grandma's to see my sister before she left for home in Atalanta. Quite the perfect Fall day!