Rainy Burlington
Sis-in-law Amy had never been to Vermont, so we helped her check that box with a day trip to Burlington. The agenda: Lunch at The Farmhouse, then checking out the…
A Ride to Paul Smiths
The rain that was forecast for yesterday didn't appear, so I took advantage of the sunny weather to ride my motorcycle west on Route 3 to Paul Smiths College. The…
Weekend Demolition
We found the energy to tackle a few more projects. Last weekend, we cleared out the mess that is our shed, tore down a non-load-bearing wall in the basement, and…
Music in Malone
I don't want to get all provincial, but Malone, NY* isn't where I would expect to fine some fine entertainment and cocktails. Yet there we were, last Saturday, to see…
Finally, Sunshine
The North Country hasn't seen the sun in a while, so when it did come out I grabbed the opportunity to go for a ride. My route: South along the…
The house renovation continues–time for a new water main
We've made so much progress so quickly renovating our odd North Country bungalow. Until recently, we had our fingers crossed that the aging galvanized steel water main wouldn't burst. The…
Hunting Champy at the Port Kent Ferry
The Port Kent Ferry is closed (for good?), but I took advantage of a warmish November day to see what's left, and look for Champy.
North Country fall colors
Saturday was unseasonably warm (though still pretty cold compared to NC), so I took a ride to Mother Cabrini's Shrine and AuSable Chasm to catch some fall colors.
The art inside our front door, and the debate that followed
The first impression of our Plattsburgh bungalow is...polarizing. Since before we closed on the house, we've heard many opinions about what we should do with the walls just beyond our…