We've had a busy day doing errands in St. Johnsbury, Littleton and West Danville.  The day has been pretty, nice and warm with lots of sunny times, but there have been cloudy periods, too.  No rain, just big, beautiful clouds.  Fred got some pictures.

When we went down Route 2, we noticed a smudge over on the back side of the pond - perhaps on Otis Drive or Laperle.  Or it might have been along the rail-trail.  It was hard to tell, but in the top picture you can see a little of the smoke through the trees.

After we got home, Fred had to go to help out a neighbor, and took the other two pictures on the way.  It was one of those days when you think the clouds are so close and heavy, it could rain any minute - but it doesn't.  The air is moist and fragrant with apple blossoms and fresh green grass.  We remarked as we were on our way home from St. Johnsbury it could be the middle of June, with the grass and leaves as far along as this.  Global warming, I suppose.  That led to a conversation about how our maple trees would cope if this warming trend continues.  We've heard dire predictions that they would not thrive in the warmer climate.  Maple producers would need to move ever further north, I suppose, to still be able to manufacture the sweet stuff. 

For now, though, our maples are still thriving as far as we can tell, and everything looks fresh, healthy, and beautiful.

Speaking of beautiful, I had an interesting link sent to me by Andy Rudin.  I liked it very much - and I bet you will, too.  Take a few minutes to watch the whole thing - it's quite lovely. 

I want to remind everyone of the Joe's Pond Association meeting this coming Saturday.  It's at the pavilion at 10 a.m.  It should be a very nice day, weatherwise, and we hope those of our members that are back will come have a cup of coffee with us to get the season started off in great fashion.

I had a note from Mert Leonard, town administrator in Danville, reporting that the water at the public beach in West Danville was tested this past Tuesday, and is safe for swimming.  Mert is doing the testing now, so if anyone has concerns, get in touch with him, 684-3426.