Tales of the Misguided.: Upper Dorchester County Tour

My aunt told me that the Upper Dorchester County Historical Society tour was going on this weekend and The Badham Mansion which used to be owned by her boss would be on the tour. I haven't seen the mansion since it was completely renovated and it had been years so I was eager to go and the tickets were only $5 so really it was a no brainer.

I started not to even get out of bed this morning because I couldn't fall asleep until after 4AM and was awake by 8AM and this is has been my schedule for the last week.. I feel so exhausted! I decided I would regret it if I didn't go so I got myself together and got out there.. an hour early I might add.. which later ended up to turn up in my favor.

I haven't really been many places this year because of me being hospitalized three months and I just stopped using a cane/walker about a month ago. I still have a trach in my neck and for whatever reason people love to stare at it - needless to say it makes me uncomfortable and I usually will avoid situations where a lot of people are going to be around. The trach gets clogged all of the time so it makes me winded very quick and me hating to look vulnerable hates this part because I am always winded trying to walk around.

I purchased my tickets and drove to the first stop outside of the ticket office (The Klauber Building) which was The Badham Mansion. Thankfully, I got there before most people did and was able to get clear shots of the front of the house.. not even thirty minutes later the entire front lawn was full of people who decided it was necessary to park directly in front of the house making pictures kind of pointless if you are wanting something good.

Just a future note if you are ever find yourself being a patron of a historical site tour in the future.. please be aware of where you are standing.. some people are completely oblivious to the fact that they are all up in people's pictures and nobody wants that. Also, just be considerate of those who do want good photos and find a parking space that is not going to obstruct the view if possible.. at least of the front of the property.

I was the first one in the house because for some reason I was the only person to purchase my ticket at the designated building. I asked a docent if I was able to take pictures inside and was told no, so sadly, I do not have any of those to share. They honestly probably would not turn out amazingly well because there was mahogany walls, paneling, and floors.. so it was pretty dark everywhere.. beautiful though. As I was walking out I ran into my friend Pamela who I knew was going to be out there at some point and waited for her and her girlfriend to look around and then rode with them over to the Appleby House and then to the Appleby Church. It was a pretty good day, I enjoyed chatting them up for a little while and being able to see the Appleby House.

After the tour was over and I got back to my car I drove straight home and took a much needed nap.