You may not be thinking about Christmas where you are, but here at Joe's Pond, it's beginning to look - well, you know the rest.  The

ground is white, the air is cold, we expect sleigh bells to ring any time.  At Hastings Store in West Danville, Garey and Jane have a nice supply of lush, colorful towels, monogrammed, "Joe's Pond, Vermont."  Fred got this picture yesterday - that's Mary peeking holding it and peeking over the top.  They are BIG, and will make great gifts.  I'll get another picture next time I'm there so you can see all the colors.  They are beautiful.
     Then there's the Joe's Pond throw - it's woven cotton and also beautiful.  Makes a great wall hanging or keep it on the sofa for napping.  Lots of decorative things you can do with one of those, and it's a great reminder of Joe's Pond.  
     Either of these items are perfect gifts for any occasion - birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas or just because.  Give Garey a call, 802-6584-3398, or send him a note at P. O. Box 58 to learn more about these items.  He'll be happy to ship your choice to you. 
     Deer hunting has begun and will last until the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  We haven't seen a lot of hunters in our area, but they are out there.   When you are walking on the rail-trail, West Shore Road, or anywhere there's woods or fields, you could be mistaken for a deer by a careless or inexperienced hunter, so be sure you wear lots of hunter orange, neon pink or red rather than dark colors, and certainly don't wear tan or brown colored clothing.  It's a good idea to have a bright red bandana around your dog's neck, too.  And before you step into a clearing, it's a good idea to cough loudly or whistle.  When hunters are watching for deer, they often find a spot at the edge of a clearing where they know deer come out to feed, therefore, if they see you emerging from a wooded area, even if you are on a path or road, they could mistake you for a deer.  Hunters might not like that you are making noise and possibly scaring off deer, but they also understand you are being cautious.  Better safe than sorry, so cough or sing or whistle as you go merrily on your way in your pretty, bright, reflective outfit.