June 27, 2005

Now I can post again, hopefully on a regular basis. It has been rather hectic here in Hartford, NY with a graduation party and an 18th birthday, same person, same day. My sister and bro-in-law has tremendous energy and enthusiasm I admire the tremendous energy and enthusiasm put forth by my sister and bro-in-law in planning, preparing and cleaning up after a party that lasted for over 12 hours. Bashey was cranky and hyper from too much sensory input. We were grateful to have our own oasis, cool and quiet (with ear plugs) to rest. The weather has been extremely lovely if you are a hot weather lover as I am. The pool is at 90 degrees. There were relatives that came to the party that I was happy to see. We have a tendency to see our relatives at this age more often at funerals than at happy times. The party as saturday - sunday my brother, Gary came up from Ballston Lake, NY.

Now it is nearing time to move on. Tomorrow, Tuesday, I will pull out headed to Florence, VT which is between Brandon and Rutland. The Town closest is Pittsford which is a lovely little New England Village nestled in the hills of the Green Mountains. I will write more of Pittsford after I get settled. The trip from here is only about an hour by motorhome over 149 to Granville, NY then up 22 to Fair Haven, VT where I can pick up Rt. 4 up to Rutland. Florence is about 6 miles in on the Whipple Hollow Rd. Really lovely in the holler'. I plan to stop at my former dentist's office in Bomoseen since I have broken a tooth. No pain yet but sure feels like a huge cavern.

The heat and humidity continues. We haven't seen any thunder showers for days. Most homes here do not have central ac. The heat takes it's toll since there is really no way to escape it. In the South, we don't mind the heat as much because we have our homes where we can retreat to rejuvenate in the coolness.

Apparently, the teens had a huge bonfire Saturday night after I had gone to bed in Bearfoot. I was unaware that much of the ash and a few small live embers were falling on my roof. I have one small hole in a slide-out awning but no other permanent damage. If I had known I would have been anxious.

Today is pack it up day and empty it out day. I purchased a tote wagon for the black water. With access to the septic tank, we can empty the grey and the black water tanks. Hopefully, successfully!!