tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81081384404011271082024-03-13T23:58:32.678-04:00down country lanesstuff from me...Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.comBlogger866125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-48752355064407321212013-07-06T22:29:00.000-04:002013-07-06T22:29:16.517-04:00100 Year Floods...A recurring occurrence of late in Sharon...twice in the last two years.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>One of my very best friends is Tom Bartram. Thus far, we've been getting along for about 55 years or more...... I respect Tom for lots of things...a life-long (so far) resident of Sharon....schooled in the field of meteorology....member of the Sharon Volunteer Fire Department, holding every darn position they offer (and a few most likely more than once probably) since turning 18....strong member of his church (St. Bernard's)....extremely active in Habitat for Humanity....former Selectman for the Town of Sharon..State Fire School Instructor...Town of Sharon Emergency Management Director.....There must be more I am forgetting...(Sharman will remind me I feel sure.. :) )..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I tell you all of the aforementioned just to tell you that I overheard Tom recently say the statement in tonight's title. I never thought 5" of rain would cause such a problem in Sharon as it did last Sunday afternoon. Five inches poured down over Sharon Center in a little over an hour, yet in Ellsworth, they had just over an inch. Roads flooded. Businesses flooded. Wash-outs all-over a mile or so square area. What a mess.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I hope I never see that much, that fast, again. But you know what? If I do, I know that Tom, and our cast of great volunteers, and dedicated officials and staff, and a whole bunch of work-together friends will help get us through it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It's in those times of greatest need, when you really see who the <b>real</b> people of Sharon are. The ones who'll drop their clicker, and come and stand by your side, knee deep in water and do their very best they can to help you. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It's in those times of greatest need, when I am the most thankful I live in Sharon.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-70805488619366116662013-05-30T21:28:00.004-04:002013-05-30T21:28:58.400-04:00Memorial Day ---Sharon, Connecticut---2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just wanted to share a few pic's from Monday's Parade and Service in Sharon. I'll let the pictures do the talking. All I will say....it was a special day, in so many ways.</span></i>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-61256875759786460672013-05-30T21:14:00.004-04:002013-05-30T21:14:46.445-04:00The cutest little guy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Drove in my own driveway Thursday night, in the almost dark, and this little guy walked down the drive in front of us, stopped, turned around and came back right past the truck. Between lack of light, using a zoom (which cuts down light) and him always moving, of all my pics, this one was the best.</span><br />
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<br />Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-26998703164357751422013-05-20T23:00:00.002-04:002013-05-20T23:00:19.952-04:00Trade Secrets<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">Each year, for the past, oh, I don't know....five or six, perhaps longer...there has been an amazing fundraiser held in Sharon called </span><a href="http://tradesecretsct.com/"><span style="color: red;">Trade Secrets</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;">. I am not an expert on the event, but what I think I know to be correct is that garden specialists of all types, from small retail to bigger firms who do extraordinary work all come together for one reason.......to help raise money for the local organization, <a href="http://www.wssdv.org/">Women Support Services</a>, located with their office in Sharon (my aunt and uncles old house), from which they serve the whole northwest corner I do believe...</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>At the event are vendors from as far as Pennsylvania and as close as Sharon and Lakeville. Held at Lionrock Fram (the former Haisdan Farm), at the top of Hosier Road in Sharon is the location for this event. Big name folks are there, from Bunny Williams to Martha Stewart, and a whole bunch more. It is an opportunity for folks to see so many great ideas all in one location.</i> T<i>he host, </i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #4a5b5b; line-height: 17px;"><i>Elaine LaRoche,</i></span><span style="color: #274e13;"><i> is to </i>be</span></span><i style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> commended for transforming her home and grounds into this magnificent event. Set-up is Friday, the event is Saturday, and on Sunday there is a tour of local private gardens in the area who open up to let folks see what they have going on..........pretty neat stuff I am sure.</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Personal note: When I was 15, I worked every free moment I had on this farm....all summer, seven days a week, weekends all fall, winter weekends as well and spring too.... I learned more about life in that year...it was one of the absolute best years of my life. My boss was Gaylord Prindle, the then farm manager for Dana Creel, who owned Haisdan Farm. I look back with so many, many great memories....It was fun to visit again.I need to go up and introduce myself and see if the present day owner will let me wander around, and revisit where I spent so much time one year. I actually worked there again later, for Paul Prindle, Gaylord's son, for a year when I was something like 21-22....cool in different ways, but not the same as with old Gail........"don't tell Jo".... :)</span></i>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-11479675293838762502013-05-15T22:02:00.001-04:002013-05-15T22:02:52.684-04:00Stacked Kitchen<i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last month, a new owner by the name of Kevin Cotton took over what was most recently The Black Goose in Sharon at the plaza, and has since opened <a href="http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2013/04/01/news/local/714372.txt">The Stacked Kitchen</a>. It's been a bit of a revolving door there the last few years but something tells me that the door is done turning for some time to come. Kevin is a young family man who is a hands-on man, from the front door stencil to decorating the inside, prepping the kitchen and doing pretty much all of the cooking. Consistency. Quite Impressive. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Open Tuesday 6-4, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 6-4 with a brunch menu offering as well.....And on Monday's? Hopefully Kevin rests, and plays with his kids! I wish Kevin and his wife Ashley, and the whole family much success!</span></i>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-5768602272831501912013-05-13T21:58:00.002-04:002013-05-13T21:58:48.697-04:00Tree's a poppin'....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll check back in a week and see if things are open to the public yet..</span>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-67510562902929857082013-04-24T22:17:00.001-04:002013-04-24T22:17:12.117-04:00Signage...Part 2<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>In addition to the signs located down in the green and at the clock tower intersection, this new signboard has been added at the shopping plaza. Below you see pictures from a small dedication service today. Jess Fowler spoke on behalf of The Sharon Business Association and Mayor Bob did the honor of cutting the ribbon.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <i>I just can't.</i></span>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-91402602608499230062013-04-04T22:03:00.001-04:002013-04-04T22:18:57.834-04:00Drop it!<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></i>
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<br />Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-36408819848043130062013-03-30T20:42:00.001-04:002013-04-02T21:28:01.529-04:00Easter Eve... 2013What's your favorite Easter memory? Coloring eggs? Cadbury cream eggs? Easter egg hunts? An Easter vacation to some sunny island retreat? <br />
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I have been thinking about this question off and on for the last few days and one memory keeps coming back. A sunrise service with Clare up on East Street, then down to my Mom and Dads on Lovers Lane. While Mom was getting up for the day, we took a camera and walked down Lovers Lane and at the foot of the hill we walked in on the path and took pictures of water coming over the rocks at Sharon Falls. There was still some cool icicles, (as it was still cold evenings) hanging along the edges and the sun was now shining down the brook and the views were just so special. In my minds eye, I can still see the beauty all these years later.<br />
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Following some fun times which included getting my feet wet as I recall, we walked back up to Mom and Dads, enjoyed a great breakfast, including drinking orange juice from her tiny green glasses. Tomorrow, Clare, Cat and I will continue that tradition and enjoy juice and raise a toast to Mom and Dad.<br />
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We hope your Easter is filled with special memories this year.Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-59602434716733426062013-03-26T20:56:00.004-04:002013-03-26T21:23:26.457-04:00Sweet Sunshine<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Living in the northwest corner of Connecticut in mid to late March can be frustrating. The sun is higher, and if the wind is friendly (hopefully non-existant), you can get an occasional dose of "spring-fever". Well, if we have had a long winter of cold winds and blowing snow, we just get all the more anxious for spring to really arrive. Last year, be basically had no winter. This year, it has been cold, we did have some snow, and well, global warming is not really on anyones minds right now. Of late ( meaning the last few weeks) its been a lot of cold and "grey". Today, the sun blessed us for much of the day. The clouds were white and puffy, and at times it started to feel like spring really is coming. Watching customers, and those just passing by the window, you knew it was a happy day out there. Let's hope for more to come....soon!</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My brace allowed me to work okay today, putting away much of the deliveries which came in and all went well. Marj was able to come in @ 2, and stayed till 5, so that was a big help. Good help is extremely hard to find. When I took over this store, some sixteen years ago already, cousin Sue came with it. She was good for years as my part-time help, till her heath slowed her. After Sue for many years Marsha worked and she was great too. She moved on last year, by her choice. I felt like I won a lottery when Marj agreed to work for us on a part-time basis. She has been a fine addition. And of course, there's Al. Everyone knows Al. And, well, if everyone knows you, then, hey, that says a lot by itself, no? Banker by day. Constant supportive employee at nights and weekends. I am very thankful for all of these people.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lifestar flew out of Sharon this morning. I pray that whomever needed that service that they are doing better now than before they flew out to wherever they went (probably St. Francis or Hartford Hospital).</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just watched five minutes of the Selectman's meeting on cable-access Chanel 6. Moved on to Delaware-North Carolina Lady basketball. Nuff said.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Multi-tasking now. Just brought up Castle on another browser. Basketball muted on the tv, Castle on the computer, Clare alongside me doing sewing on costumes for Good Friday Service and my keyboard to bore you all right here.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Castle is getting good, so's the game....time to run.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Had my big dressing and splint removed today from my left hand. The finger looked good. I was feeling psyched. Then the doctor said he cut my tendon (on purpose) to do the repair, so I have to wear a splint for two more weeks. Dang. I'll put up a picture at the end. Dang. But it's gonna be okay. This to shall pass.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>....it's 61-34 now, with 9:41 to go now. You know, people in our neck of the woods are really nice. So many asked about my splint today, and sent good wishes. Nice folks..caring. Another reason (like we need one) to appreciate living here....</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I heard from Bob in Virginia this morning, who wished me well with my "new blog filler". I wonder if he was laughing, or serious? He a career airman. I am sure he was serious. Thanks Bob... FLASH!! Oh, what a pass! Five to go, and it's 71-38, UConn.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>You don't realize reading this how long it is taking me to type this. My splint keeps hitting wrong keys, causing mistakes, leading to correcTIONS....<one breaks="" connecticut.="" didn="" fix="" heart.="" i="" ice="" in="" maryland="" my="" not="" of="" on="" p="" photo="" s="" see="" snow="" south="" storm="" t="" the="" to="" todays="" us.="" web="" went=""><br />
....if you know Jenny or Fred, please don't show this blog to them. They are so smart about grammar and such...they'll let me have it both barrels for sure! :) Final Score...77-44 UConn goes to The Sweet 16! What a surprise! Go Geno go.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><one breaks="" connecticut.="" didn="" fix="" heart.="" i="" ice="" in="" maryland="" my="" not="" of="" on="" p="" photo="" s="" see="" snow="" south="" storm="" t="" the="" to="" todays="" us.="" web="" went=""><br /></one></i></span>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-38934809758883066952013-03-24T17:55:00.000-04:002013-03-24T17:55:00.977-04:00Trials<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I used to wander with my camera all over town, and well, I collected a lot of pictures. Problem is, I grew bored with it. I tried to let it rest, and then go back, and it worked once or twice, but, it really seems dead now. I just can't get warmed to the idea. Taking pic's is easy. It's the making it interesting part. Ain't happening.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>maybe I am meant to write now. My wife always says I write well. I have to laugh.....Seriously. If you knew me long, that is really so not me from school days. It is something that has gradually worked its way into me. Very slowly. Think it started with my Dad's Memorial Service. I had some stuff to say, and writing gave me the time to say it....with some thought, and order.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I went to church this morning. Sharon Congregational. It felt good to be there. I have a bunch of close friends in my church family. They were all interested in my bandage on my hand. I had surgery on Friday. I had some growth removed from my left pinkie. So far, I'm feeling pretty good. I go to the doc tomorrow a.m. @ 10:10. Who sets an appointment for 10:10? Really? I'll be there. Hope he removes all of this club on my left hand. You should see me type. It really is pretty funny...lookin.... My daughter cringes when she sees me type. Sorry Cat. It's me.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Listening to Jack Johnson on Pandora while I type. I like his style. Clare is sewing costumes for the Good Friday service at St. Bernard's. She is down cellar. We have a room that wears different hats down there. Now it's the sewing room. At Christmas, it's the wrapping room. What comes next? dunno.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Hi to Bob in Chesapeak and Charlie, somewhere in Texas. Hope you both are well.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Was foggy this morning....<i>.extremely foggy.</i></span>Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-24488182480669020212013-01-14T20:51:00.004-05:002013-01-14T20:51:49.617-05:00Hmmh! Somebody's flush!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108138440401127108.post-49266051462366484032013-01-13T21:35:00.002-05:002013-01-13T21:37:07.599-05:00January Fog<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been a crazy last few days in Sharon, weather-wise. There has been a stream of warmer air pumping into this corner of the U.S., melting snow, and creating just a whole bunch of fog. Morning, noon and night. I just came in from Millerton this evening and the normal eight to ten minute drive took closer to fifteen. "Thick as pea soup!"</span></i><br />
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The cup, I prefer, is half-full. The sun is working its way back north. Our days are longer. The promise of spring is one day closer. December and almost half of January is behind us.<br />
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Our cup is half-full, if not more.Rickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11576948436543747881noreply@blogger.com0