I think we made it through the day without any rain! I did find a trace of precipitation in my rain gauge this morning, but it could have been just condensation.

We went to St. J. today - first time since there have been any traffic delays in Danville. We timed our wait - exactly 10 minutes! Fortunately, we'd allowed extra time so I made it to my dental appointment on time. From there we went to Littleton to pick up the rest of the shower gift Theresa, Marie and I ordered for Monika's baby shower, which was last Saturday. Part of the order came in on time, the rest would have made it except it took four days for it to come from Raymond, NH to Littleton, NH. Go figure. But we were able to drop it off on our way home and got to see Bill, Monika and Jo-Ann - and all the baby things they've picked up. They have also been busy rearranging things for a nursery, moving Jo-Ann to a larger room and doing it over. I got to see the rainbow wall and blue sky ceiling where the clouds will be put on next. It's very nice.









On the way to Waterford from Littleton, we passed Moore Dam (left). There seemed to be lots of activity there - boats going in and out below the dam. I guess it's a popular fishing spot on the Connecticut River below the dam. On the back road to St. Johnsbury, it was a beautiful evening and everything that COULD bloom was blooming - apple trees, tulips, lilacs, cherry trees, dandelions . . . these cows seemed to be nearly up to their bellies in beautiful green grass. By the time we got to Danville, we could see the clouds were beginning to form as the sun was setting, and they appeared to be directly over Joe's Pond. The picture at right was taken as we were passing Larrabee's Building Supply. It was still a nice evening and warm, but the clouds looked ominous. We thought about Joplin Missouri and how lucky we are to only expect rain tonight.

Here's an announcement from Marti Talbot:

Yoga classes will start June 20th at the community center [pavilion] at 10:00-11:30am. Cost is a book of six tickets for $90 or a drop in fee of $17. The classes will last through August.

Thanks. Marti.

All are welcome to join - drop in any Monday or for more information, get in touch with Marti at matalbot@roadrunner.com

The firemen are putting on another pancake breakfast. They do a great job - we've been to their breakfasts and they are always good. Click the picture to enlarge it.

I had a note and a new picture from our neighbor on Deeper Ruts Road yesterday - the bear had been back first thing in the morning and again at night. She said they won't be putting out any more food for the birds as they don't want the bear to continue to hang around - they have a Brittany Spaniel that really, really wants to get outside and chase that bear away, but of course that would not be a good idea, so they are hoping after the bear visits and finds no food, he will move on to cowslips. I doubt that post will take much more investigation from that big fellow.

Jack LaGue sent the following to me a few days ago:

The Provender Farm in Cabot is offering community supported agriculture
shares this season. They are doing it with Riverside Farm in East Hardwick.
Members who buy a $360 share get a bag of fresh, cleaned vegetables each
week for 18 weeks beginning in mid June. Members can pick up their
vegetables either at the Riverside Farm or in Cabot (site to be determined,
but will likely be either in the village or at the Provender Farm).

Sue and I have bought a share and thought that others might be interested in
this. If there is time on the agenda, they would be interested in explaing
the CSA to the membership at the spring meeting.

For more information, call Lindsey at 274-1067.