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A slightly belated "Happy Birthday" to Pam Hebert (Old Homestead Rd.)! To celebrate turning 60, Pam ran in The Kindom Challenge 5k Race in St. Johnsbury. This picture is by Jacob Grant at the Caledonian Record. That's Pam in the middle row with her son, Chris. In the back row are Pam's husband, Joe, Chris' wife, Lisa, and Pam and Joe's other son, Tim. Holding the signs are Chris and Lisa's children, Rachel and Devin. Truly a family celebration - everyone was very proud of Pam.
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My doggie bakery has really taken off! I only work 10 hours a week at my other job out of the home now that I'm so busy. I sell to Maine, Massachesettes, New Hampshire,etc., and the best of all LOCALLY. My website will be finished in the next week or so. It will be WWW.Newenglanddoggietreats.com I am excited to indroduce my new biscuit.......it is a small bite-size treat in the shape of a loon and hand decorated. I call them "The Joe's Pond Loons." Each one is handcut and decorated. You get a 6oz bag for only $9.95. Until my website is up people can call me to order, 802 272-4642, or e-mail me at Tuckerandwyattsgourmetbiscuits@verizon.net. I have a huge assortment of holiday and other bakery items. I hope all of my fellow Joe"s Ponders will browse on my website. I'm having so much fun! Also now taking orders for my "Turkey Gobblers" through Nov.10, a turkey-shaped decorated biscuit....so cute at 6 for $5.95. Also anyone from the pond who has ordered from me who wants to send a picture of their dog for the "taste-monial" page on my site would be welcomed! Send pic to Tuckerandwyattsgourmetbiscuits@verizon.net. Thanks Jane. Stay warm - can't believe we already have snow!I had a message recently from Cherese Mason. Cherese makes those wonderful doggie treats named for her dogs, Tucker and Wyatt - and I think she's calling her business "New England Doggie Treats," or at least that's what her new web site will be called. Here's what she sent to me:
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HI TO ALL,
The following message came from Homer Fitts:
HI TO ALL,
" HAPPY HALLOWEEN "
BEAUTIFUL DAY HERE NOW AFTER BEING ONLY 18 ABOVE THIS MORNING.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SPECIAL EVENING. LOTS OF KIDS TRICK OR TREATING, OR ENJOY YOUR OWN PARTIES.
MOST OF THE SNOW HAS MELTED EXCEPT WHERE IT IS IN THE SHADE.
I AM LUCKY AND STILL FEELING GOOD EVEN WITH THE CHEMO ETC.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN,
HOMER
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I never got around to letting folks know this morning that there was a skimming of ice in the reeds at the north end of the lake this morning. As soon as the sun got up a bit, it was gone, but it's a good indicator the water temperature is heading down daily. The pond is usually frozen over by around Thanksgiving, but last year was very unusual and it wasn't until after Christmas that it was frozen completely. We'll keep you posted on that.
On Wednesday we had quite a bit of snow. Fred got the snow blower going and took some pictures that evening as it was still snowing. Woody was outside with him for a
while, but really doesn't care too much for the snow except if one of us is outside with him, and then he will sometimes stay with us. He stayed close to the garage door to be sure he got to go in as soon as Fred did.
On Thursday morning, we went into St. Johnsbury. Here at our house it looked like real winter, but in W. Danville we noticed there wasn't quite as much snow. By the time we got to St.
Johnsbury, there was hardly any. Not unusual, and as we headed back about noon towards Danville on Rt. 2, we could see it was snowing in the hills ahead, and we got back into winter weather as we approached W. Danville. Above, West Shore 
Road as we headed out around 9:30 a.m., and the view as we went across the bridge into West Danville. The lower picture is Railroad Street in St. J.
The sun has been bright all day today (Friday) and by late afternoon when we took a short walk, it was in the 40's and very comfortable. The farmer who had the beef critters pastured beyond our house near Deeper Ruts Road has apparently taken them home. Wisely, he has taken down the fence next to
the road so the snowplow wouldn't wreck it. The horses across the road in the big field will stay out all winter. They have a shelter to get out of the wind, and that's all they need. The folks who live there take good care of their horses and they always look healthy and happy. One whinnied at us as we went by - very friendly. Folks still in our area may be interested in the products available at the Helfend farm on Deeper Ruts Road. Henretta Splain says their chickens are exceptional. You'll probably notice a difference in how the eggs taste, too - their hens are free range.
We had a house audit done today by Josh Larose from a company called EnergySmart of Vermont out of Barre. It was interesting to see all the gadgets, especially the wind machine that is the equivalent of a 30 m.p.h. wind sucking the air out of the house - and thus showing where air can come into the house. We'll have a full report in about a week, and while Josh said our house is general not too bad
for heat loss, there are several things w
e can do to make it more energy efficient so we'll use less fuel and still be comfortable and warm. That's Josh in his "space suit" ready to crawl into our attic space to check things like insulation depth and vent openings. The other picture is just some of the tools he brought to test the house for drafts and air leaks. We found it a very interesting process. Josh said even new houses have things that can be corrected to make them tighter, more efficient and healthier. If you'd like to visit his company's web site, go to www.energysmartvt.com
On Wednesday we had quite a bit of snow. Fred got the snow blower going and took some pictures that evening as it was still snowing. Woody was outside with him for a
while, but really doesn't care too much for the snow except if one of us is outside with him, and then he will sometimes stay with us. He stayed close to the garage door to be sure he got to go in as soon as Fred did.On Thursday morning, we went into St. Johnsbury. Here at our house it looked like real winter, but in W. Danville we noticed there wasn't quite as much snow. By the time we got to St.
Johnsbury, there was hardly any. Not unusual, and as we headed back about noon towards Danville on Rt. 2, we could see it was snowing in the hills ahead, and we got back into winter weather as we approached W. Danville. Above, West Shore 
Road as we headed out around 9:30 a.m., and the view as we went across the bridge into West Danville. The lower picture is Railroad Street in St. J.The sun has been bright all day today (Friday) and by late afternoon when we took a short walk, it was in the 40's and very comfortable. The farmer who had the beef critters pastured beyond our house near Deeper Ruts Road has apparently taken them home. Wisely, he has taken down the fence next to
the road so the snowplow wouldn't wreck it. The horses across the road in the big field will stay out all winter. They have a shelter to get out of the wind, and that's all they need. The folks who live there take good care of their horses and they always look healthy and happy. One whinnied at us as we went by - very friendly. Folks still in our area may be interested in the products available at the Helfend farm on Deeper Ruts Road. Henretta Splain says their chickens are exceptional. You'll probably notice a difference in how the eggs taste, too - their hens are free range.We had a house audit done today by Josh Larose from a company called EnergySmart of Vermont out of Barre. It was interesting to see all the gadgets, especially the wind machine that is the equivalent of a 30 m.p.h. wind sucking the air out of the house - and thus showing where air can come into the house. We'll have a full report in about a week, and while Josh said our house is general not too bad
for heat loss, there are several things w
e can do to make it more energy efficient so we'll use less fuel and still be comfortable and warm. That's Josh in his "space suit" ready to crawl into our attic space to check things like insulation depth and vent openings. The other picture is just some of the tools he brought to test the house for drafts and air leaks. We found it a very interesting process. Josh said even new houses have things that can be corrected to make them tighter, more efficient and healthier. If you'd like to visit his company's web site, go to www.energysmartvt.com
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