Boy did we luck out today. The weather looked promising as it is suppose to cool off today so we embarked on a five mile loop starting at the town garage. But about four miles in the clouds looked threatening and we did get a small amount of rain but only a mile away the skies really opened up and we would have been drenched. With the nine inches of rain already this month it is amazing we have been able to walk each Wednesday.
Today there were nine of us and one dog. The route starts at the town garage on Stage rd, then we turn on Penniman until we reach the blow-me-down brook bridge where we turn on Underhill rd, then we walk on Rt 120 for about a mile before we turn left onto Whitaker rd. This road has nice views of Pica and Killington mountains in Vermont. The dairy farm is no more but the silos remain. At the end of Whitaker we turn right onto Penniman and work our way back to the garage. It's a nice walk as we go up and down hills and aren't on a busy road too long, also parts of it are in shade in the morning. Walking down Whitaker we had a nice breeze but maybe because the rain was coming!!
A few pictures to follow of flowers and the crew. I'm going back to take a few more photos.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Porter Road at a Good Pace
Another hot and humid day! At least it hasn't been raining every day. We started at 8:30 and walked
a four mile loop from the end of Porter Rd to Ladieu and then Hauser Lane and back to Porter.
There were twelve of us and two dogs which is a great turn out considering the weather. We went to Barbs house after to cool off on her deck and enjoy the scenery (Ascutney Mt in the distance) and see her new screened in porch. The iced tea and lemonade drinks were very refreshing. No one wanted coffee.
Stop back for pictures of the crew and the alpacas. These animals are obviously bored and we provide excitement.
Porter is a dead end road so there isn't a lot of traffic usually. The alpacas (there are three) were in their shelter most of the time, too hot in the sun even for them!
On Hauser Lane one of the houses had a rooster crowing loudly and I took some photos of the lovely gardens at this place. These dwellers also own the alpacas I believe. They reside across the street from the chickens.
The gardens
the alpacas!
the walkers
a four mile loop from the end of Porter Rd to Ladieu and then Hauser Lane and back to Porter.
There were twelve of us and two dogs which is a great turn out considering the weather. We went to Barbs house after to cool off on her deck and enjoy the scenery (Ascutney Mt in the distance) and see her new screened in porch. The iced tea and lemonade drinks were very refreshing. No one wanted coffee.
Stop back for pictures of the crew and the alpacas. These animals are obviously bored and we provide excitement.
Porter is a dead end road so there isn't a lot of traffic usually. The alpacas (there are three) were in their shelter most of the time, too hot in the sun even for them!
On Hauser Lane one of the houses had a rooster crowing loudly and I took some photos of the lovely gardens at this place. These dwellers also own the alpacas I believe. They reside across the street from the chickens.
The gardens
the alpacas!
the walkers
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Blow me Down Brook Bridge
Another Wednesday and yet again more rain. It started out as a drizzle and then proceeded to a more steady rain and then thankfully pretty much stopped. There were twelve of us and four dogs. The walk was shorter due to the desire not to get soaked and overheated with the humidity! This walk starts at Mill Rd in Plainfield, proceeds through the covered bridge to Squag City Rd in Cornish and then down Platt Rd and back once we reach 12A. Platt Road contains many Cornish Colony houses and the famous home of Clark Rockefeller at one time.
Photos of the waterfall follow. This gorge on the brook is quite spectacular after 6+ inches of rain this month.
Here are pictures of the walkers and the dogs
Here is a picture of one of the older colony houses.
and finally pictures of the covered bridge between Plainfield and Cornish by the waterfall
Photos of the waterfall follow. This gorge on the brook is quite spectacular after 6+ inches of rain this month.
Here are pictures of the walkers and the dogs
Here is a picture of one of the older colony houses.
and finally pictures of the covered bridge between Plainfield and Cornish by the waterfall
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Bean Road and Back
Welcome to July! We have received well over 4 inches of rain already this month and it is only day 3. Thus we cancelled the planned walk which was a trail parallel to the Mascoma River which has overflowed its banks. There are also road closures, flooded basements and many damaged roads from flash flooding.
Six of us and two dogs decided to walk Bean Rd in Meriden this morning after more downpours around
7 AM. We walked from 9-10:30 and it was very humid and getting hot. I only hope we don't get more rain today as the ground is more than saturated. Most of us are not Florida lovers and so we prefer dryer and cooler air but we are all walkers!
The walk starts at the Meriden Library and goes up a hill before turning to the right and becoming a dirt road. Looking behind us at this point, there is a nice view of the KUA (Kimball Union Academy)
campus. The road continues going up and dead-ends by a beautiful estate with a huge barn and guest house. The barn is upscale, not used for animals. On the way up we pass the Noda Blueberry Farm and Christmas Tree Farm. Best place ever to pick blueberries in a few weeks! We didn't continue on a path that leads to Corbin Park. Many of our roads dead end near this game park. Coming down on a hot day was more fun as there was a slight breeze.
Barb took the photos with her iPhone. I forgot my camera.
First one is of Cathy and me. Wearing my hat as the deer flies are out now .
Next one shows 5 of us. I am hiding and Pam is taking off her long pants (shorts under) as it was getting too hot! The dogs seemed happy.
This is a small stream that is almost always dry.
Ferns are very happy this year!
Six of us and two dogs decided to walk Bean Rd in Meriden this morning after more downpours around
7 AM. We walked from 9-10:30 and it was very humid and getting hot. I only hope we don't get more rain today as the ground is more than saturated. Most of us are not Florida lovers and so we prefer dryer and cooler air but we are all walkers!
The walk starts at the Meriden Library and goes up a hill before turning to the right and becoming a dirt road. Looking behind us at this point, there is a nice view of the KUA (Kimball Union Academy)
campus. The road continues going up and dead-ends by a beautiful estate with a huge barn and guest house. The barn is upscale, not used for animals. On the way up we pass the Noda Blueberry Farm and Christmas Tree Farm. Best place ever to pick blueberries in a few weeks! We didn't continue on a path that leads to Corbin Park. Many of our roads dead end near this game park. Coming down on a hot day was more fun as there was a slight breeze.
Barb took the photos with her iPhone. I forgot my camera.
First one is of Cathy and me. Wearing my hat as the deer flies are out now .
Ferns are very happy this year!
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