This came today from Fred Bertrand: 

I found a life preserver Sunday afternoon on the large pond. I left it in plain sight on my dock yesterday, but no takers. Call 563-2555.

The Bertrands are at 1423 West Shore Road, about mid-way up the west shore, between the two Craige cottages, if you are looking for them from the water.    

Definitely it's a hot and muggy day today - even hotter in St. Johnsbury when we were there this morning.  We're keeping an eye on the weather for Thursday evening when we hope to have the fireworks here at the pond, but if it rains, then they will be on Saturday evening.  We haven't often been rained out in the past, but it has happened; however we usually know well in advance since the folks who set up the display keep close track of the weather.  If they are postponed we will have announcements here and on the radio and TV.

This pretty young buck came out of the woods on our lower lawn late yesterday afternoon.  It's fairly typical of a buck to peek out from behind something, like the small clump of bushes here.  They apparently thin they are completely hidden . . . this one hung out there looking towards our house for a few minutes before continuing on, probably crossing the road on his way to the pond for a cool drink.  The flies were bothering some, but he still looked to be very healthy.  Nice coat that gleamed in the late afternoon sunshine.