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This young eagle was seen at the North Springfield Lake, part of the Army Corps Dam area off Reservoir RD last week. I've been out kayaking a lot the last few weeks; photos from my adventures are posted on my website:  https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures In the Weird Photo Department This yellow pond lily was seen at McDaniel's Marsh in Enfield/Springfield, NH last week. More Kayak Adventure photos:  https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures In the Cool Photo Department I've been paddling a few times on Mascoma Lake with friends this past week and have seen LOTS of birds including: a bald eagle guarding its nest; and lots of loons on Friday morning. More Kayak Adventure photos:  https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures Vermont COVID-19 Updates Tune in Mondays ,Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am on WCAX for the Governor's COVID-19 updates. Indoor Dining at Restaurants  ...

Let's Get Outdoors Ready for a fun challenge my Weathersfield neighbors?  Try to find any or all these things in the woods around our town.  I've been hiking almost every day and I've seen some pretty cool things out in our woods. Get out there and see if you can spot them too. Challenge yourself, challenge your children! FIND and NAME the things I've posted here. 1.  2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. We'll get through this together. We're all connected. #StayatHomeSavesLives #StopTheSpread Nancy Nutile-McMenemy  is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves to attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley. If you have anything you think I should post during our Stay At Home Time drop me an email:  photosbynanci@comcast.com

Yes, that's right it's STAR WARS DAY! Finally ventured out of the house last week for take away food, not quite a Galaxy Far, Far Away . We tried Villagers Ice Cream  in Perkinsville. Open 12-7 pm every day except Monday. We had a wonderful Fish and Chips Dinner -LOT OF FRIES! The fish was moist and flaky and the batter was great, not to thick or bready. My only complaint was with the other patrons there. There were about a dozen of us waiting for our pick-up orders or waiting to place orders. Only THREE of us were wearing cloth face covers . Not cool. I won't be back until more people are wearing masks. AND staying away from me, at least 6 feet. **Shameless Plug--And speaking of FISH, I've been introducing people to some of the beautiful fish I've gotten to know during my many years of diving in the Caribbean Sea. Only two more to go then I'll be moving on to some of the bands I've photographed over the years.** We also tried Take-...

Weathersfield, April 27, 2020 Our Stay At Home Order is still in place. And because of it Vermont is doing really well as far as COVID-19 cases and deaths. We are ALL doing our part to Stop The Spread , THANK YOU! You can watch Governor Phil Scott Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. on WCAX for his updates. Or visit this website:  https://governor.vermont.gov/ or any of these websites Vermont Agency of Human Services Vermont Health Connect Vermont Department of Health National Alliance on Mental Health  (NAMI VT) Crisis Resources You are NOT Alone-HCRS Health Care and Rehabilitation Services   24-hour crisis hotline 1-800-622-4235 Also check out  Upper Valley Strong Stay Safe and Stay Healthy friends and neighbors.  Remember to call or check in on your elderly neighbors, bring them some cheer from a proper social distance. While I'm a bit frustrated with the "Quarantine Bakers" who have bought up all the Bread Machine Yeast and ...