This came this evening from Evelyn and Ray Richer on Sandy Beach Road:

We too have watched the eagles… what fun… of course Ray has been preoccupied with his projects and not ready when the eagle swoops overhead… but the other day we had an immature bald eagle just clear the treetops… how exciting! That was the day that there were two others circling very high overhead…This is a ‘grab shot’ as one flew over Joe’s…they were a long ways off… but recognizable… a mature bald eagle… they are a magnificent bird, and we are so lucky that they visit us… of course you probably heard the loons announce their presence… they really aren’t very happy to have them around.

Enjoy the fall… stay dry this weekend as our unbelievably gorgeous weather is leaving us briefly it seems…Blessings, Evelyn

I guess the eagles are competition for the fish the loons want, but it's interesting that they seem to have taken up residence here. Thanks to Evelyn for sending the pictures.

We went to Littleton Chevrolet today to have the car serviced. They have a brand new building there - I'm guessing state-of-the-art. The doors at the service department opened automatically when we drove up and the desk was right there, no need to look for a spot to leave the car and walk through the lot. We simply got out of the car, and went to the customer's waiting area. That's our car, and Fred signing us in at the desk. I was thinking how nice it will be this winter for people not to have to get out in the cold - they can just step out of their car into a warm waiting area. When it was done we did have to walk a few steps to where it was parked outside, but maybe they can work that kink out . . . (just kidding!)

The foliage isn't as far along on the N.H. side of the Connecticut as it is here. The nicest foliage we saw was back home along W. Shore Road - perhaps that was because we were closer to it! There is quite a bit of color, but it's spotty. It's happening rapidly, though. I took this picture of our maple next to the driveway as we were leaving home this morning. I don't know what the rain will do this weekend, but I expect it will improve the color. It should be perfect for Fall Foliage Week that starts in Walden on Monday - Cabot on Tuesday, which reminds me - you should make reservations for the turkey dinner on Tuesday evening. You can call either 802-563-2457 or 802-563-2381; and if you want to reserve a seat for the beef stew luncheon, call 802-563-2715.