Back on the CT Appalachian Trail

Yesterday – Tim drove up in his car, so I was able to park mine at the end of this about 4.5 mile section. Funny thing – Tim had asked me if I was bringing bear spray and I have misplaced mine. I told him that black bears are pretty harmless UNLESS you get between … Read more

BB – Poll: “70% of Republicans say Trump more trustworthy than Jesus”

At publishing time, a group of loyal Trump voters was circulating a petition online to have the national motto revised to be “In Trump We Trust.” … an astonishing 71% believe former President Donald Trump is more trustworthy than Jesus Christ. “I’ll believe anything Trump says,” said conservative voter Ned Irwin. “If he told me … Read more

Last weekend’s Adirondack adventure

Last week from Thursday August 10th to Sunday the 13th we were staying in a place called Schroon Lake well up in the Adirondack Park, west of Ticonderoga and close to the Vermont border. We met up with our great friend Laurie from Vermont – it had been many years since we’d all seen each … Read more

Been Adirondack camping the last several days

Brigid and I car camped with our great friend Laurie (from Vermont – had not seen her in years!) at the Paradox Lake Campground near the town of Schroon Lake (The h is silent). No internet or cell service in the campsite – and spotty in many other places. Made it almost feel like1983… Here … Read more