Rainy day and more tomorrow. There will be flood warnings up, especially in southern Vermont and the other New England states. All the rain and the anticipated warm weather will no doubt end the maple season, but I think most producers would say they've had a good run!

I have a couple of things for you. In Saturday's Caledonian Record, there was notice that Steve Cobb's mother, Laura (Irwin) Cobb, 84, died in St. Johnsbury on Thursday, March 25. Many Joe's Ponders know Steve, who owns the Danville Inn and Restaurant. Our sympathy to Steve and his family.

In today's Caledonian, we saw that Ruth (Somers) Chandler, 99, passed away on Friday, March 26, in St. Johnsbury. Ruth and her husband, Sam, owned and operated Chandler's Greenhouses on Webster Street in St. Johnsbury for many years. Then their son, Harry and his wife, Judy, ran the business for a long time. They were my neighbors when I lived on Lynwood Terrace in St. Johnsbury. Their granddaughter is Crystal Prevost, who lives on Davidson Rd. Ruth was a lovely lady and will be missed.

You can read Mrs. Cobb's obituary by going to Caledonian Record.
Mrs. Chandler's had not been posted when I went there this evening, but should be there tomorrow.

Also, I heard from Steve and Bev Allen today. They saw the posting from Sam Lewis about the bald eagle. Here's what Steve wrote:

Jane & Fred,

As mentioned on today's blog, it's always exciting to spot an eagle! A young eagle was a frequent visitor to the Pond last summer - it's presence often signaled by the distress calls of the loons, as eagles are significant predators of young loons. Hearing the loons call we'd rush for the binoculars, knowing we could spy an eagle over Joe's Pond. When an osprey soars overhead, the loons are silent, not viewing the "fish hawk" as a threat...

Think Spring!

Steve Allen

Thank you to Steve - I remember that we had eagle sightings last summer. It's exciting that one, at least, is back.

This announcement came today:

Reminder Notice:

At the Cabot Public Library on

Tuesday, March 30th from 7 to 8:30 pm

Critical Thinking and Weird Things

Chip Taylor will attempt to do a “really accurate” horoscope for anyone present, show why multi-tasking (such as texting while driving) is actually impossible, test a counterfeit detecting pen against real and counterfeit money, and perhaps even demonstrate the effects of overdosing on homeopathic sleeping pills. (If he falls asleep he promises that there will be a video you can watch!)

All programs are free and open to the public.