Busy Day

 This has been a busy day for me. Most days are pretty leisurely, and this started out to be, but then Patty Conly and I went to the Senior Meal Site in Danville (Methodist Church) for lunch and to talk about our book, and that started a whirlwind of activity.

The lunch was very nice. Chef Robert puts on an excellent meal. There were only a few ladies there - eight or so, I think - but they were a very congenial group and kept Patty and me busy answering questions about the pictures we showed them from the book. We had a very nice time until someone had to leave for a 1 o'clock appointment, and that broke up our session. They asked if we could come back, though - so perhaps we will be able to do that soon.

The space at the church is very nice and very welcoming. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone. From there I went to the historical society to meet with Patty and Debby to get some details ironed out; then around 3 o'clock I stopped at Marty's to pick up some groceries. One more stop at Larrabee's to pick up posts for a railing I want by my stone steps out front, and then home. So good to get home and take a little break on the porch - then I checked my email. It's amazing how it piles up during just one day! 

In my emails I had this photo and message from Marty Talbot, wondering if this is a young eagle that she spotted on the shore at her cottage earlier. I looked on line and it sure looks like she had identified it correctly! That means there is yet another hungry eagle that the loons will have to guard against.

There was a comment on the 12th about someone going very fast close to the loons - pulling kids on tubes. This was apparently near the islands, and that is where the loons are hanging out most of the time, I believe. Please remind people to give the birds some space. It is not a good idea to speed behind the islands - too close to shore there. There are lots of weeds in that area and a good spot for wildlife to hang out. Also, some people like to fish in that area. There is plenty of room in the broad part of the pond for tubing or water skiing, and much less danger of getting too close to the shore or of disturbing the wildlife. Remember that in Vermont, it is against the law for motorized vessels to go more than 5 mph within 200 ft of the shore, swimmers, other boats, or an anchorage, and must not create a wake (from Vermont Boating Regulations). The exception is when picking up or dropping off a water skier. Residents, fishermen, canoeists, kayakers, and the loons will appreciate and thank you.