Taking Time to Catch Up

After our project at Camp Kingswood finished, about 10 days ago, we retuned to the cabin on Whiteface Reservoir to complete some personal projects with the wood trim on the porch and the millwork around last year’s new windows.  We mentioned some other cleanup we knew was needed after a wind storm that blew through when we were gone.  We only lost one complete tree and numerous branches, but nothing fell where any damage was done.  At the end of the penninsula and on the western side, it was a different story.  Many trees were down and blocking the road right after the storm.  The road was soon cleared so our neighbors could get in and out once again.  There is one area on the western side where the land has been in trust and managed by the state DNR.  They felt that the big winds and resulting blowdown meant that now was the time to harvest some of this timber.  Here is what the area looks like now:

We also got caught up with our neighbors to the south.  The cabin next door has been in the same family for over 50 years, and 5 siblings, their spouses, and children share in its maintenance and use.  One of the daughters, Nancy, and her husband, Russ, usually come up here this time of year, and last week was their week.  It’s always fun to catch up with them on what’s going on.

Bob’s family had a quick get-together on Sunday; all of his siblings and cousins, 14 of the 16 anyway, plus 2 Aunts and one Uncle, and a few of the next 2 generations as well.  Quite a turnout.  Thanks to Marion and Deb for planning and scheduling this gathering.  It was all too short, and infrequent.  We will have to do it again sometime.