What a spooktacular start to Halloween Monday! We think of goblins and ghouls and the Great Pumpkin on All Hallow's Eve, but early this morning the pre-sunrise lighting over Lake Champlain was simply spooky. And stunning! Shoot me your favorite Essex Halloween shot for my … [Read more...] about Halloween Dawning
Archives for October 2011
Bittersweet Season
"Yesterday I had a day off to make up for the extra weekend days I have worked this month. We are at a point in the season where not everyone is working the same days, so yesterday everyone else worked. I used the day to work on a carpentry project that I have been putting off … [Read more...] about Bittersweet Season
Full and By Farm: Fall on the Farm
Under a thick layer of wool I finally pulled the tomato stakes yesterday afternoon, prepping that section of field to be turned under with a layer of compost at the end of the week. If the weather holds long enough it should be all set for the early planting of onions seedlings … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Fall on the Farm
October 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes Town Board Budget Workshop
Budget Workshop 10/25/11 The Budget Workshop was called to order at 3:02 PM. Board members present were Councilman MacDougal, Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen. Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk. Visitors included Frank Walls, … [Read more...] about October 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes Town Board Budget Workshop
NYSOEA Weekend 2011
"Leaving a family that is full of love for a weekend in a motel room does not create excitement. And yet, as the New York State Outdoor Education Association's Annual Conference in Callicoon, NY is drawing to an end, it clearly was a wonderful experience, despite the lack of … [Read more...] about NYSOEA Weekend 2011