I guess the sailing wasn't very good on Sunday. I wasn't there, but I heard there were only four boats entered and only one sailor (Jack LaGue) finished; the whole thing was called off because it began to thunder. The electrical storm never did develop, but there were a few raindrops off and on and practically no wind. The weather was no doubt the reason for the poor turnout. It's no fun when there is little wind. Perhaps they will run a makeup race. I'm not sure how that works.

We did get some rain over the weekend, and that is good news for farmers' crops and the water table. However, we've also had some pretty chilly nights, so that may not be great for some crops that need warm weather. That is all going to change by this weekend. The forecast is for temperatures in high 80s, 90s and possibly reaching triple digits in some places. Probably not here at Joe's Pond, but it is going to be hot and humid - very uncomfortable unless you can flop into the nice cool pond from time to time. I haven't been swimming in Joe's Pond for literally years, but I might be forced into it if it gets that hot.

Don't forget that the Spirits of Vermont shindig is a week from this Sunday - on July 1. (Click on the poster to enlarge.) Also, the fireworks will be on July 3, with a rain date of July 5. Remember that you really cannot see the fireworks from the public beach as they are fired off from the rail trail at the north end of the pond, between Channel Drive and Island Drive. Please do not try to use the rail trail the day of the fireworks when the crew is setting up. It is dangerous work and not where you want to be if there should be an accident. The crew needs to concentrate on what they are doing so everything goes off (literally) as planned, without a hitch. Also please do not venture beyond the islands with your boat when the fireworks are being set off. There could be dangerous, hot residue falling and it could injure someone or damage your boat. Be respectful of others on the water - there will be lots of traffic. Everyone should have good running lights or a strong flashlight showing so other boaters can see you. If you are on a side road overlooking the pond, be sure there is adequate room in case emergency vehicles have to pass.


That's about all the warnings, directions and such I have to offer. If you have questions, let me know - I'll try to help. If there should be rain and the show has to be postponed, we'll have that information on the website and here on the blog as soon as we know; we will also alert the radio stations, so if the weather seems not cooperative, be sure to check in one of those places. Don Sherwood, who normally oversees the fireworks, is going to be away, but he turned to family, John Sherwood (Edgewood Ave.) to fill in for him, so the event is in good, capable hands, as always.