It's Recyclables Day!
10 degrees and starry clear.
10 degrees and starry clear.
The headline on the O-D's website reads:
"Deadly Waterville Fire likely started in victom's apartment."
More information is provided in a news story and video on the WKTV website.
I knew that the house was old, but not HOW old: in notes in the late Hilda Barton's handwriting, the construction date is given as 1802. (The structure does not, however, appear on Amos O. Osborn's 1805 list of buildings.) In 1852 it was the residence of a Mr. Ballard and then, for many years, belonged to J.S. Hitchcock. It became "Doc (E. Deland) Battle's Office" in the early 1930's and has carried that name ever since, even though the doctor retired some twenty-five years ago.
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The WKTV weather forecast: "Sunshine (Wednesday) will boost temperature to levels a little higher than what we saw (yesterday). Highs should be near 25.
As that area of high pressure departs, warmer air will build in to the region as winds turn more southwesterly. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid 30's on Thursday. Our next storm system will arrive Thursday Night and Friday, and will likely give us a light wintry mix. Heavy precipitation amounts are not expected but some icy spots on the roadways will be possible for the first half of Friday. A surge of warmer air will make its way into Central New York over the weekend, accompanied by more active weather heading into next week.
The Weather Channel's forecast for today.************************
I went to Wampsville, yesterday, to renew my driver's license, and stopped on the way to take yet another picture of this round stone Hop Kiln - or "oast house" - on the road to Knoxboro.
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When I got back home, I found a nice letter and these pictures, all from Gil Condon!
"Philadelphia Flower Show. The theme this year is Italy gardens , but folks from Frog Park NY were there in full force, as always. The show even had an Opera this year, Rome background. Gardens from many sections of Italy, even combo J(unk) yards and gardens, ha ha ....
All is still white here in SE Pa., but seed potatoes and peas are yelling at me..... we take the train in, and the place is packed .. what recession? Gardening comes first!"
"Philadelphia Flower Show. The theme this year is Italy gardens , but folks from Frog Park NY were there in full force, as always. The show even had an Opera this year, Rome background. Gardens from many sections of Italy, even combo J(unk) yards and gardens, ha ha ....
All is still white here in SE Pa., but seed potatoes and peas are yelling at me..... we take the train in, and the place is packed .. what recession? Gardening comes first!"
Thanks loads, Gil! That sure brightened the day!
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Marc Masca also answered my appeal for something bright to look at with this photo of Lionfish - fascinating to look at, but not at all welcome in the Florida Keyes!
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A nice E-note came from Brian Stone:
"The benefit last Sunday at the Hotel Solsville for Alexis Maine was a huge success. There were hundreds of people there to enjoy the chicken barbeque. There were dozens of baskets and gift certificates that were raffled off. Several bands played throughout the day and a good time was had by all. It never ceases to amaze me how even in “hard” times people still come out and support a good cause. We are so fortunate to live in central New York.
FYI: Alexis is the daughter of Christopher Maine, the granddaughter of Kim and Dan Maine, the great gd of Denise Reuter and the gggd of Gladys, Denise’s mother. Alexis has a rare cancer that she is being treated for. The prognosis is good, but she may lose some of her hearing because of the treatments. She is responding well to the treatments and we hope for the best. Alexis is ten months old."
I'd received a note from Mike Burnham, several days ago, after he had "discovered" the blog! I wrote and asked him where he was, at the time, and he reports that he and and his wife and two youngsters live in Sammamish, Washington, about 15 mikes east of Seattle. "I can send you lots of rain!" he said. "(don't have to shovel that!) Summers are perfect so we deal with the soggy weather rest of the time." (Thanks for the note and the offer, Mike!)
Add this to your list of things to do this weekend!
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Marc Masca also answered my appeal for something bright to look at with this photo of Lionfish - fascinating to look at, but not at all welcome in the Florida Keyes!
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A nice E-note came from Brian Stone:
"The benefit last Sunday at the Hotel Solsville for Alexis Maine was a huge success. There were hundreds of people there to enjoy the chicken barbeque. There were dozens of baskets and gift certificates that were raffled off. Several bands played throughout the day and a good time was had by all. It never ceases to amaze me how even in “hard” times people still come out and support a good cause. We are so fortunate to live in central New York.
FYI: Alexis is the daughter of Christopher Maine, the granddaughter of Kim and Dan Maine, the great gd of Denise Reuter and the gggd of Gladys, Denise’s mother. Alexis has a rare cancer that she is being treated for. The prognosis is good, but she may lose some of her hearing because of the treatments. She is responding well to the treatments and we hope for the best. Alexis is ten months old."
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I'd received a note from Mike Burnham, several days ago, after he had "discovered" the blog! I wrote and asked him where he was, at the time, and he reports that he and and his wife and two youngsters live in Sammamish, Washington, about 15 mikes east of Seattle. "I can send you lots of rain!" he said. "(don't have to shovel that!) Summers are perfect so we deal with the soggy weather rest of the time." (Thanks for the note and the offer, Mike!)
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Add this to your list of things to do this weekend!
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FOR THE RECORD
The Yo-yo effect!
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The Yo-yo effect!
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Tom said it for me!
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