Rutgers Day

If there's one part of England I miss, it's the countryside. Growing up in Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall meant regular romps in the dirt and being around animals was second nature to me. It's something I'm very aware that Mini Militant is missing out on.

Which is why we love Rutger's Day - an annual event in which Cook Campus, part of Rutger's University in New Brunswick, opens the gates for alumni and locals to come and explore.

I've been on my share of agricultural campuses, but it's always funny to see college kids leading goats around on ropes, or exercising horses on indoor treadmills. Not too long ago I was a college student and the closest I got to a cow was reading about one in a history book.

Mini Militant loved the day as well - and had many adventures, as you can see below:

Le Road Trip de Boo

It was the most gorgeous weekend here in New Jersey, so we took the Baby Boozer out on his first official road trip.

First port of call was the Cook Campus of Rutgers, where we enjoyed their annual folk festival.


Baby Boozer got to test out his new 'all terrain' ride, which paid for itself by tackling even the most rugged terrain. It's made by 'Jeep' - and like most of their vehicles, doesn't do many miles per gallon. The engine (i.e. me) has to be refilled with beer at the end of the day.


Cook Campus is where Rutgers students can study agriculture, so Boo got his first introduction to the farming lifestyle. We prepped him for his upcoming summer trip with a practice run on this cute little horse.


Boo clearly inherited some farming genes, as he went crazy for the Friesian cows on campus.


When it was time to leave, he clung stubbornly to the gate and wouldn't let go!


Next, we went off to the 15th Annual 'Cops and Rodders' car show (see last year's here). Mummy Militant immediately spotted a ride which appealed to her.


I got all wistful when I spotted this beautiful black 'bird.


But in the end, we both decided we wanted matching his 'n' hers Dodge Chargers.