Today started off with an early morning assist to a motorist. Ken Wheeler, who delivers the Times Argus in this area, somehow found himself in a snowbank just past our driveway on West Shore Road. Fred called Cabot Garage and Mike Cookson came with his wrecker. It took some time and held up some traffic, but Mike got Mr. Wheeler out and he continued on his route. We aren't sure what contributed to his going off the road, but it's a good thing there was a nice big snowbank to catch him. Of course, Fred took pictures . . .


We're expecting more snow or sleet by the weekend so everyone has been busy clearing off snow on already overloaded roofs. Here are more pictures of our beautiful snowy countryside. That's one of the mountains in NH as seen from our house; the horses belong to Dave and Val Covell on Brickett's Crossing Road; the others are cottages along West Shore Road that you'll perhaps recognize. The moon shot was Fred's idea - taken around four o'clock in the afternoon yesterday (Tuesday).

You've no doubt noticed I've changed the blog design. It's sort of like when you get spring fever and start moving the furniture around, I guess. Anyway, I hope you like it and find it a little easier to navigate.

You may be interested that Eben and Lana Bodach-Turner have sold their log cabin at the head of Sandy Beach Road. I can't tell you yet who bought it, but I'll try to find out and it will be in the spring newsletter. We'll miss Eben, Lana and their little daughter, Ayla. They are a really nice young family. Lana is expecting again this spring, so it's good they were able to get the move out of the way now. We understand they are staying temporarily with Eben's parents in the Montpelier area where both Eben and Lana work, and they hope to find a house there soon. We wish them well, and we welcome the new owner(s) of the log cabin. More on that later.