Quite a pleasant day here even though there's no bright sunshine. The temperature is around 65 and there's a light breeze, so it isn't really swimming weather, but we also don't need our long-johns yet. Perfect for working outside to get ready for winter.

We went down to the work site on Sandy Beach Road this morning and took more pictures to keep you updated on the progress of the Gagne home.


Colors on the hillsides are beginning to stand out, and if you are actually in the woods, the foliage is even brighter. Fall Foliage Week starts on Monday and although the weather may be a little damp on Tuesday, Cabot's day to host, I think the colors will be quite nice and it won't be bitterly cold like some years. Visitors should come away with some nice photos.

I'll be registering people as the arrive - we're doing that at the Historical Society Building this year instead of the gymnasium. There are tours during the day, a beef stew luncheon, a piano concert at 4 p.m. in the church, and a turkey supper at 5 and 6:30 p.m. My advice is to get to the first setting - it's a popular dinner!
Of course, they use Bothfeld's turkeys, raised right on West Hill in Cabot, and I believe John "Woody" Woods roasts them for them - like 10 thirty pound turkeys! We will get take-out - after being in the crowds (we hope) all day, I welcome the opportunity to have a delicious dinner quietly at home. But if you do want to go, the dinner is at the gym and there is a sing-a-long at the church starting at 7:15, if you want to stay and sing some of those calories off.

They are raffling off a quilted denim throw - great for a child to cuddle in or to keep you snug reading or watching TV on a cold winter night. Tickets for that will be available throughout the day at various venues and the drawing will be on Wednesday, I'm told. You'll find more information posted here a few days ago, so scroll down to find the picture.