Photos of Chittenden Res trip

First pic is heading out towards that further peak, Second pic is a sm. cove with suspension bridge and waterfall out of the wind; Third pic is a good overall view. You can see a ski area in the back ground, I think that is Killington; Fourth is a pic going more North showing the wave action today.

July 20, 2005

The green beans are ready to be picked. The first "mess" of beans has been eaten along with a batch of fresh pesto served on pasta. Yummy! Joe (gardening grandson) was excited to the point where he actually ate green food. As a 9 year old, he is not much of a vegetarian. Maybe this gardening project will change that.

We went to Castleton last night to their weekly free concert summer series. Since the weather was iffy, we were diverted to the College Fine Arts Center to hear the Unknown Blue Band with blues singer, Sandra Wright. The entire program was meant to honor the late blues man, Big Joe Burello. I am uncertain of the spelling of his name. I have seen him live in concert at Valcour Island, NY, up on Lake Champlain where they held shows weekly many years ago. Sandra Wright was/is spectacular. She can belt out a song with pure soul. Vermont claims her as their own siince she has resided in Ludlow, Vt for many years but I would bet she comes from Virginia or North Carolina. The band presented an 11 year old blues singer from VT who has made a CD with other youngters. called "Even Kids Get the Blues". The child has a great deal of talent and will certainly become well-known in the future. I was happy to be back at my Alma Mater in an air-conditioned auditorium away from the heat and mosquitos.
Since I have been in this area this summer, I have enjoyed several of these free concerts given in Castleton usually on the village green. Satin and Steel, a local jazz band, brought out 1200 people last Tues.

It is very clear and sunny today but with very little humidity. I am headed out for an excursion in Namaskar, my kayak, to the Chittenden Reservoir. Hopefully, I will spot the Loons but even if not, I will take some pictures to post on this sight.

Later- See the next post for more photos of the kayaking trip

July 18, 2005

Birthday Boy, Will at age 15.

Today is my eldest child's birthday. I will drive over there this afternoon for a dinner party. He and his family are vacationing at Lake St. Catherine in Poultney, VT. This morning I hung out with my teen grandsons to watch Lance Armstrong ride the 15th Stage of the Tour de France. I was so inspired I went out and rode the 7th Stage of the Tour de Florence. It was (is) terribly hot and muggy. I was dragging my butt when I returned to Bearfoot. I sat for a half hour with a cold pack on my neck. Now it is time to put some drinking water in Bearfoot's tank.

Grandson Joe's green beans are almost ready to pick and the corn is growing so fast, I swear I can hear it grow. We had a nice dinner party last night for Grandson Will's 15th birthday with ribs on the grill and a Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Cake. This morning I was awakened by a little knocking on the door. Bashey went berserk with barking. There was my little granddaughter, Gracie in her pj's. She goes to bed early so -- well you know. I have been burning the candle into the night finishing up 1776, McCullough's book on George Washington. Now I have started Mr.Darcy's Daughters. Written in the age of Jane Austen, it is very entertaining. I had read the previous book, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife. That was hysterically funny. A witty and sexy read.

Set up my table in the house here so I could do sessions on family members. It feels good to assist those I love in their lives. Energy work done on just one family member helps everyone in the household.

Sebastian is a bit depressed since he has to be confined on a leash and a rather short one at that due to the terrible mosquitos. I know he will rejoice when he is in open safe spaces with no bugs.