We're getting a little rain tonight. It may be snow flurries here at Joe's Pond - life here is like that. We went to Littleton today and there is practically no snow there at all. The temperature was in high 40s most of the time we were out.
     Jack LaGue sent this picture of what he calls, "Joe's Pond South." (I love it!!) From left to right, back row: Patti Coburn, Don Sherwood, Jack LaGue, Ray Rouleau, Bo Keach, Sue Rousse-LaGue, Carmen Gagne and Richard Gagne.  Front row: John Sherwood, Diane Sherwood, Bill Keach, Cyndy Rouleau, Annie Dugin.  And here is a special video of the group!
     A pretty good representation of the movers and shakers (and looks like the partiers!) whooping it up in the sunshine while we wade around in mud.
     Speaking of mud - I had an appointment with Dr. Scot Pelok (a newbie year 'rounder at Joe's Pond) today for a crown on a broken tooth. He told me he barely made it out on Sandy Beach Road this morning. I suspect he may have to leave his vehicle on the dry side and walk in tonight, what with the rain and warm weather. It won't get better right away. However, we are very appreciative that the Danville road crew took care of the bad potholes near the apron coming from Route 2 onto West Shore Road. They put some material in another muddy spot on the hill near Barre Avenue, so now that end of the road is just as good as the Cabot end. I have to say, West Shore Road, at least as far as our house, is really quite good. A little slimy in spots where the frost hasn't come out, so there's probably worse to come, but no big mud holes - yet.
     I stopped in at Three Ponds restaurant this afternoon and Caleb told me they will be open on Easter Sunday, and may have some special items on the menu, but he said that hasn't been firmed up yet. They expect to be pretty busy, so he said if you want take-out, be sure to order well ahead. Mostly, he said, it will be "business as usual," with no special hours - just great food and a pleasant atmosphere. Give them a call Saturday, perhaps - they should have the menu well defined by then. The number is 802-227-3300. 
     I want to mention that Connor Johnson, son of Kevin and Pam Johnson - of Joe's Pond, of course - joined the U. S. Marines last fall. He has now finished his training, and as of today, was headed for Hawaii where he will be stationed. His dad told me Connor misses Joe's Pond (of course!) and he would probably like to hear from friends here. His e-mail address is johnsonconnor787@gmail.com. 
     We admire and respect his choice to serve his country. We are very proud of him and wish him the very best.