I sent off an e-mail message to all our JPA members this morning about the snow loads on roofs here at Joe's Pond. I've already had several responses from folks who are prudently taking steps to check out their personal situations. Not all camps would be in danger, but those with flat roofs or porch overhangs that may have drifted snow on them, could find damage when they come in the spring if the snow is not taken care of.

Dave Parker told me this morning he was at his camp on Otis Drive and noticed that several of his neighbors' had lots of snow on them. He said there were some roofs with six-foot deep drifts. That's a lot of snow! Dave said to give him a call at 802-476-1340 if you have trouble finding local help to shovel for you, as he knows several people in Barre who would like the work. We're expecting more snow daily for the rest of this week right into next week. Today started off beautifully bright (but cold) and now we're seeing the clouds closing in that will mean more flurries.

We learned yesterday from Bill and Monika that we are expecting another granddaughter in June. Monika says all is fine and Jo-Ann is excitedly looking forward to her baby sister's arrival. Of course, by the time baby sister is entering kindergarten, Jo-Ann will probably be choosing where she's going to go for college.
We're happy everything is going well and can't wait for the little one to arrive.

Here's another happy event coming right up that sounds like a lot of fun:

What happens when the Fairy Godmother goes on vacation? How do you defeat a dragon and a troll with only your wits? The answers to these and other puzzling questions will be revealed this weekend when Cabot Community Theater performs "Fresh Tales," four one-act comedies for all ages! This energetic theater group includes 21 actors, both kids and adults, almost entirely your neighbors in Cabot.

Performances are:

Friday, February 11 at 7:00, and
Sunday, February 13 at a 2:00 matinee
in the Cabot School Performing Arts Center

Admission is $5 at the door, with a special family rate of $20.
All proceeds beyond the cost of the production will be donated to CSPAC.

Please come and enjoy an evening or afternoon of homegrown energy and talent!