Liz Randall sent pictures taken while they were at Joe's Pond last week. They watched a flock of turkeys on the lower side of their property. They didn't seem to mind the bitter cold - but even a gobbler's gotta eat . . . so they were on the move.
During the time the Randall family was here, they also watched a snowmobile race near Burke Mountain. Here's what Liz wrote: Thought I'd share the N.E.K. Drag Racing photos I took on Saturday, Hosted by Lyndon SnoCruisers. Located Rt. 114 North, Lyndonville, VT ...A fun filled day of snowmobile drag racing for racers and spectators of all ages. They have Prize Money and Trophies, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chili, Goodies, Hot and Cold Drinks....The dates are Jan 17th * Jan 31st* Feb 14* Feb 28th * March 7th....for more information go to: Lyndon SnoCruisers

Liz didn't say for sure, but I think she may have taken a picture of their outside thermometer every day they were here - it was really cold during that time. I've made a slide show of their photos:
Randall's January vacation

Thanks, Liz, for sending the photos.

Also, Liz said she believes the poem sent by Bev and Steve Allen that I posted here this morning was originally written by Elsie Fitts. Homer, if you're reading this, can you let us know if this is Elsie's?

You may not know this, but there are other Joe's Pond poets. Sim Whittier, who built and lived on what is now Pearl's Island, was a poet. Elsie DeForge, author of "Turn of the Century Joe's Pond" wrote poetry, and Don Walker is well known for his poems. I'm sure there are others, published and unpublished.