6/22/26

Such crazy weather – hot/cold, rainy/sunny, but the wind seems to be a constant factor throughout these transitions. Tom & I did not give much thought to cooling off the house when we installed our heat pump. Now, I don’t know what I would do without it! I seem to have bats living above the flood lights on both decks from the evidence I am finding there. I know they eat bugs, which is great, although I wish they would relocate to a tree.

The Plymouth Book group is scheduled to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett on Tuesday, 6/24 at 6:30 pm. It appears that Zoom is the best option this time. Thanks Rose for making that happen.

I attended Holly Sullivan’s program via Zoom at Fletcher Memorial Library last Friday relating to her senior thesis research findings on Lake Amherst. It is fed by the Black River whcih is a high energy waterway and sediment deposits show previous glacial activity, as well as accumulation from recent flooding.

Over 350 people attended the Strawberry Festival last Wed. The rain stopped and the evening was actually quite lovely. Good food, great music, and relatively few bugs!

Be sure to check out the summer youth programs at FML, including crafts for ages 12 & up on 6/23 from 5:00-6:30 pm and the 6/24program with Becky Auger from HireAbility Vermont and Jenn Cobb from VABIR for a relaxing morning of chatting and creative expression forages 14-18 from 11 to noon. There are so many wonderful opportunities for youth, so go to http://www.fmInews.org/youth.html or call Sacha at 802-228-8921

it is so nice to see the Echo Lake Inn sign back up! Many brides and grooms are enjoying their weekend wedding celebrations there, but don’t forget the mid-week specials Tues – Thurs evenings. The menu items are truly amazing, but you will need a reservation – 802-228-8602.