It's Garbage Day!
25.5 degrees and starry clear at 5:30.
The forecast from WKTV: "South of Route 20, there could be some flurries or sprinkles as a weak system passes by to the south. A stationary front will set up south of here, near the Mason-Dixon line. A few ripples of low pressure will develop in the Midwest and move east. Each one of these will at least bring us a slight chance of rain or snow.
Tomorrow's will bring flurries or sprinkles south of Route 20. Another will pass by...a little closer on Thursday night/Friday morning. And a third will pass by later on Friday and Friday night. Fortunately, these look to all pass by far enough to the south to prevent any significant precipitation here. The best chance for anything will be south of Route 20, with better chances south of I-88, and even in those locations, precipitation should be light. In other words, snow accumulation looks to be very light, if at all.
After that last wave of low pressure passes by on Friday night, we will clear skies out and high pressure will build in."
And he goes on to say, "I heard from Rena Hulpiau today. she lives on main street in waterville. she and I go way back. I was close friends with her late daughter Tracy. Anyway, Rena is here in Florida visiting relatives and called to say hello. She is on the other side of the state, in Melbourne. She will be down here for another month or so and I said I would love to venture over and see her."
Mark's still job-hunting: "Good Luck, from all of us up here!" (And thanks loads, Mark! Personal note to follow.)
Remarks and reviews re: the sample Lamp Post Wreath displayed on Main Street have ranged from: " How beautiful the streets would look with those wreaths! What a great idea & no I don't think they are too small. Very Nice." to "I don't like it!" (I'm glad I don't have to make the decision!)
Less earthshaking: the matter of architectural styles on E. Main Street. Connie Bocko wrote, "Not that I am an expert by any means, but from my limited experience and understanding I agree with your skepticism as to the federal style classification. I wouldn’t cite it as a glowing example of a Federal style building. The lack of symmetry is a real problem for me. What looks to be the original structure is not the classic Federal style two story with the entrance in the center, and symmetrically balanced windows on both sides of the door and across the top story. The roofline seems more of a mix between Italianate and Greek Revival. The storm door has a nice Federal style detail: the half circle, which typically should be above the door, but it helps suggest the Federal style to the home. Perhaps there was a fan light above the window at one time? Another detail missing... side lights on the sides of the door." (Discussion to follow on a rainy day.)
From the Waterville Rotary Club's newsletter, "The Watervillian" - "Nao Arita, Waterville Rotary Exchange Student class of 2005-2006 from Nagasaki, Japan, was a special guest at last week's meeting The Club was very happy to welcome Nao back for a visit. She graduated from her local high school in March 2008 and she will be starting a six-year dental school program in April. A Club photo was taken for Nao to take home for her father."
Tomorrow's will bring flurries or sprinkles south of Route 20. Another will pass by...a little closer on Thursday night/Friday morning. And a third will pass by later on Friday and Friday night. Fortunately, these look to all pass by far enough to the south to prevent any significant precipitation here. The best chance for anything will be south of Route 20, with better chances south of I-88, and even in those locations, precipitation should be light. In other words, snow accumulation looks to be very light, if at all.
After that last wave of low pressure passes by on Friday night, we will clear skies out and high pressure will build in."
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Also from WKTV: Waterville Schools Get New Superintendent
Finally! Crocuses (or crocii) are blooming at Sylvia and Phill's on Putnam Street!
The Street Sweeper was out, yesterday morning.
Finally! Crocuses (or crocii) are blooming at Sylvia and Phill's on Putnam Street!
The Street Sweeper was out, yesterday morning.
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What a treat! An "Exclusive" from Mark Masca - a.k.a. "Ryno!" saying "I have been hearing from quite a few folks from home who have stumbled onto my blog after reading about it on yours. It's nice to hear from them and it's nice to hear that they seem to be enjoying my pictures. (Here are two.)
And he goes on to say, "I heard from Rena Hulpiau today. she lives on main street in waterville. she and I go way back. I was close friends with her late daughter Tracy. Anyway, Rena is here in Florida visiting relatives and called to say hello. She is on the other side of the state, in Melbourne. She will be down here for another month or so and I said I would love to venture over and see her."
Mark's still job-hunting: "Good Luck, from all of us up here!" (And thanks loads, Mark! Personal note to follow.)
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Those pictures reminded me to check up on Colgate's two swans.
I don't know if these are really Adam and Eve, but they were strolling together at
Slate's "Birdland" on Camp Road.
I don't know if these are really Adam and Eve, but they were strolling together at
Slate's "Birdland" on Camp Road.
Canada Geese are finding more and more open water to enjoy. There were several dozen resting here, at Lyon's Mills.
Another beautiful wreath has appeared on Joan's E. Bacon Street door!
A touch of Springtime in the Periodical Room at the Library .......
.............. and a lively discussion at Book Group!
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A touch of Springtime in the Periodical Room at the Library .......
.............. and a lively discussion at Book Group!
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Remarks and reviews re: the sample Lamp Post Wreath displayed on Main Street have ranged from: " How beautiful the streets would look with those wreaths! What a great idea & no I don't think they are too small. Very Nice." to "I don't like it!" (I'm glad I don't have to make the decision!)
Less earthshaking: the matter of architectural styles on E. Main Street. Connie Bocko wrote, "Not that I am an expert by any means, but from my limited experience and understanding I agree with your skepticism as to the federal style classification. I wouldn’t cite it as a glowing example of a Federal style building. The lack of symmetry is a real problem for me. What looks to be the original structure is not the classic Federal style two story with the entrance in the center, and symmetrically balanced windows on both sides of the door and across the top story. The roofline seems more of a mix between Italianate and Greek Revival. The storm door has a nice Federal style detail: the half circle, which typically should be above the door, but it helps suggest the Federal style to the home. Perhaps there was a fan light above the window at one time? Another detail missing... side lights on the sides of the door." (Discussion to follow on a rainy day.)
From the Waterville Rotary Club's newsletter, "The Watervillian" - "Nao Arita, Waterville Rotary Exchange Student class of 2005-2006 from Nagasaki, Japan, was a special guest at last week's meeting The Club was very happy to welcome Nao back for a visit. She graduated from her local high school in March 2008 and she will be starting a six-year dental school program in April. A Club photo was taken for Nao to take home for her father."
In Tokyo: "Ouch!"
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The Memorial Bandstand Fund
adds to its list of sponsors the name of
The George & Connie Kelley Family
Thank You!
adds to its list of sponsors the name of
The George & Connie Kelley Family
Thank You!
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