Who knew it would be like this?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

This earned me a free cup of coffee at my coffee place this morning:

From the Plattsburgh Press-Republican--

Challengers victorious
Placid, Port Henry mayors defeated in Wednesday's vote

LAKE PLACID — Incumbent mayors in Lake Placid and Port Henry were defeated in village elections Wednesday night.

LAKE PLACID
In Lake Placid village elections, the Republican trio on a slate ticket won by a comfortable margin.

Republican Craig Randall, a retired NBT Bank vice president, earned the mayor's seat with 463 votes, beating incumbent Jamie Rogers with 233 votes and Peter Roy with 192, both independents.

Randall celebrated with trustee winners Republicans Zay Curtis and Art Devlin as results came in.

"It's been a long day, but a good day. It's a good day for Lake Placid," Randall said.

"I think the voters came through with what they told us they wanted over the last several months. They're interested in new leadership, and we will bring a different style to the board."

Randall said Lake Placid could look forward to having a team with financial experience on the board at a time when taxpayers are concerned about the economic future.

"Our job is to help the village get through these difficult times. There is a lot of excitement in the people around us."

Rogers was grateful for the term spent as mayor of Lake Placid.

"The first thing I want to do is thank the residents of this community for providing me with one of the greatest opportunities of my life over the last four years."

He said municipal leadership in Lake Placid is top flight.

"What I'm really going to miss about this job is working with the department heads. They care about the community, they care about their department, and they care about the employees."

Rogers said he would work steadily with Randall over the next few weeks toward a smooth transition.

"We've got to sit down together and keep the ball rolling. It's about the community."

Am I a real bitch for being happy about this? But I mean really, if you had your choice between a banker and a forester for mayor, which would you choose? I always thought it was a fluke that he was elected in the first place.

Anyway, it's hard to believe any incumbent has much of a chance for relection these days. Except in my town, inhabited by moo-moos who support idiots.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

My friend

stove 001
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

You can imagine the pain and sadness I feel when I see this. I'm having a hard time, but life goes on. As my mother says, I'm a strong person.

The weekend was full of wonderful people, all feeling the same loss. The funeral was miserable and I hated leaving him behind. He looked terrible, like an oil painting, but the undertaker had his work cut out for him. Ken looked horrible in his final weeks.

Anyway, I'll surviive and I'll be fine. Eventually.

Linda and I got to spend a lot of time together--she drove from Michigan and spent several days here. I look forward to summer, when we can spend more time together.

I'm not lonely, I just miss him. Very much.

laundry

laundry
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

This is one of my favorite pictures. Bill, Ken and me. But what's up with my arm?

linda mar 09 004

linda mar 09 004
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

We walked down to Linda's camp (Trail's End). The snow was granular and not too deep but still a little tricky to get through, fairly deep. That's Erdvilas, with Linda doing a little dance. And BARE GROUND behind them.

linda mar 09 009

linda mar 09 009
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

Linda loves being at Silver Lake, and of course especially loves being on her shoreline. The sun was a little warm but it was a cold day.

After this we went to dinner at a fancy restaurant, our first time there. It was The Brown Dog, in Lake Placid. Very funny, Linda ordered from the part of the menu that had no prices next to the meals. She and I were the only ones who laughed at the price of her meal. Let's just say the first digit was higher than a 3. It was worth it, though, as a reward for a very rough weekend.

silver lake mtn

silver lake mtn
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

It was worth the walk, though--the ice is getting dark. It was a nice "spring" day. HAH! Do not be fooled, oh grasshopper. Today it was 11 degrees, due to be -1 tonight. At least the mud froze, though spring will bring it back. Must take the good with the bad. What a beautiful day it was.

We went inside Trail's End (lower camp) and had a snort of rum, sitting in the living room. It was just like summer, as if we'd never left. Except it was 40 degrees inside. So nice to be there, sitting together and enjoying it.

white moose

white moose
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

My friend Doug sent me some pictures of these two white moose, found in the Upper Penn. of Michigan. How cool is this?

Monday, March 02, 2009

Ken died yesterday. He was in the hospital, being fed strawberry ice cream and he just stopped breathing. Eating ice cream had been the highlight of his days for the past week.

Monday, February 23, 2009

What Would You Win an Oscar For?

You Would Win Best Supporting Actor / Actress

You are a quirky, fascinating person. You understand the world well.
There's no one quite like you. Your uniqueness leaves a strong impression on people.

You are bold and willing to take risks. People may love or hate you, but at least they'll notice you.
You are just different enough to make a great character actor. You can make a smaller part come alive.

Believe it or not, there are times I want to be in the background, not the center of attention.--E.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Dog Show

Dog Show
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

In case you didn't know, a Sussex spaniel named Stump won Best in Show at Westminster this week. I've always eyed Sussexes but then shook off that idea because they're just too goofy looking. He's 10 (same age as Chances) and has no gray muzzle hairs. What's with that?

APTOPIX Dog Show

APTOPIX Dog Show
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

I mean really, how could you resist such a spunky fellow?

Thursday, February 12, 2009

No news

No news, nothing happening, no water. Just images

alder feb 017

alder feb 017
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

I'm really fond of this view. It's on the way to Saranac Lake--to the BIG road (Rt 3) you take to SarLake, or Potsdam, or points west.

alder feb 005

alder feb 005
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

jeezum crow it looks gray and dreary

alder feb 013

alder feb 013
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

anti-climactic but always a favorite view of Alder Brook

ice palace 09 001

ice palace 09 001
Originally uploaded by woodsrun

Here's this year's ice palace in Saranac Lake. The theme is Pirates of the Adirondacks. I don't see it. There's another something built of blocks nearby that's supposed to be a pirate ship. I didn't see a pirate ship but everyone says how much they liked the ship. All I saw was a bunch of blocks piled on top of each other. No imagination, I guess.