Usual morning with walk across grounds and down and back on the driveway. Met with the rangers at the Gingerbread house to get assignments.
I backed up 3 tours, all led by different rangers and each ranger does a somewhat different tour. But they are all excellent.
I was able to see part of the home that is not included on the tours, the South wing, added in 1915.
In this wing, FDR had a small office on the 1st floor.
Displaying a Christmas card from George VI and Queen Mum, with photo of London during Blitzkrieg. Can’t read, but you get the historical significance
Also in this wing are some servant quarters. Single women servants had bedrooms in the house. Married couples and single men slept in other buildings on the grounds.
Chamber pot collection, etc.
Finally, the kitchen.
This afternoon I hiked on the Roosevelt Trail. Well marked with tulip signs.
From the trail, you see the back of Springwood and spring.
Then to Sara’s greenhouse.
The multitude of apples. I still do not know the type or how I might ask for a sappling??
Day ended at Hyde Park Brewery..a favorite..made friends with Andrew who is a Dookie..but nice young man.
“I think it is a good time for a beer”. FDR..🍺
Just another awesome day!!
Rosy Ramblings 
The apples remind me of Sprout 1 😢. You need to befriend the groundskeepers.
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It is complicated. I talked to the one 1 and only gardner in the Rose Garden. I chat with him when i am on my mornibg walk. But todsy he was on riding mower so we didn’t talk
They only do apples down the hill in an orchard.
The main trees are under Archives. Makes no sense to me. But I will persist .
NPS is really feeling the pinch of lack of funds. The house has water damage on 2d floor in 2 rooms. I fear that without funding, more problems will come. It is an old house with last restoration in 1915. Made me sad.
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Donna, I’m enjoying reading your rosy rambling blog! Great detail and can tell you are loving it all! Keep up the excellent writings! Barbara
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Thanks Barb. So glad you are enjoying my photos and commentaries. I am having sn incredible time. Loving every minute.
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Loved seeing how spare the kitchen was. Neverless, I bet there were some wonderful meals that were produced. Sort of puts our modern lives in prospective doesn’t it. The hike looked beautiful.
If you ever get to archives try to find and meet the arborist. He or she will know who to befriend for Apple info. You are as persistent an a Terrier after a chipmunk so Kay A. better be prepared to haul back a sapling!
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