Sunday, November 27, 2011

Thanksgiving








Back home again after a very thankful Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time visiting with Beth's family this year. We started out a bit rough with getting hit by another car on the way to Stratford. It was scary seeing the other car coming across the median straight at us. We are luck that Beth was able to move into the snow bank some (on our side) to avoid the head on crash. Luckily Beth, Denali and I all made out okay. Our prayers are with the other driver, and hopefully she is recovering well and was able to enjoy her holidays.


After getting to Beth's folks I took care of the insurance stuff then ran over to the Lee's to make some copies of the accident report we have to fill out for NY laws. It was great getting to see Chris, Ma, and Don. After visiting I headed back to the house just in time to go for a walk with Beth behind her house and pond to bring back the 5-pointer her father had just nailed. We brought it back to the house and then enjoyed the fruits of the labor last night. Love fresh venison. (sorry Rudolph). On Thanksgiving we enjoyed the family visits. Then for Black Friday it was a trip up to Old Forge with Beth's mom. While we didn't purchase anything, the drive was well worth it.


Yesterday I went for a drive around Little Falls while Beth visited with her mom, I had one of the largest coyotes run right alongside my car for about a quarter mile then turn and cross the road in front of me. I know they are a nuisence (sp?) but this one was just gorgeous. The trip back went without incident and we are mentally preparing ourselves for the week ahead. We have a lot to do, and having to deal with the car issues is not something we were expecting, but hey. It's all good and that's why there is insurance.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Bear

Well, On the way to work today a saw the (a) bear. It was just to the right after turning onto route 7 past the McDonalds. It was a smaller bear but not a cub. It was dark out so I didn't get a good look. On an interesting side note, as Beth and I got home from work today, out in the back woods near where I saw the bear poop, a large pumpkin has appeared. I will get a picture tomorrow if I remember. This pumpkin is the size of most Jack o lanterns although it isn't carved. There is a crack across the top and some teeth marks in it, but the teeth marks don't look big or deep enough for something to have carried it there. Besides there are not enough marks. So we don't know if it was the neighbors disposing of a pumpkin? Anyways we'll see what hapens to it. Our jack o lanterns which we throw down the bank near where this is are slowly being eaten, but it looks like it is probably squirrels that are doing the job.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Poop

Somebody found a big old pile of Bear poop in the woods behind their house. :)

Watch out Denali!!!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Smart Start

Here is the video some students created for our first day of school. It was created as in introduction to the school by a couple of the Seniors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AbBEPGcke8

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Saturday













We completed some yardwork today followed by a picnic at Sandbar State Park. On our drive in the islands we saw champ, a patriotic display and a piece of property with the small, brightly colored birdhouses all over. It was absolutely gorgeous.


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Saturday














Today was a nice "down-time" day for me. Beth was able to get a lot of school-work done so that we could enjoy a beautiful evening together. Hope you like the pics.