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Loon on Knapp Pond Paddle Report I made my first solo paddle at Knapp Pond #2 in Cavendish/Weathersfield August 11. Great paddle and I'll definitely keep returning to this pond. More photos Gale Meadows, South Londonderry VT August 13. It was more crowded than I thought it would be but I guess with all the ski area second homes I shouldn't have been surprised to see all the out-of-state plates in the parking lot. More photos I headed back to our local pond on August 14 for a solo paddle to Knapp Pond #1. It's about 10 acres smaller than #2 but equally as peaceful.  They are so close, you could do both Knapp Ponds easily; start at #2, the upstream pond then drive down to the #1 and paddle that one before heading home. More photos Harvest Time On Thursday and again on Sunday I've been freezing some of our Reliance peach tree peaches. We are racing to harvest to beat the local critters who also really enjoy a good peach. Last year I posted a recipe on how to freeze peaches...

Paddle Report My friend and I hit the water again last week. This time we explored Eastman Pond in Grantham NH. It was our 22nd paddle together this season. Lots of ducks and turtles sunning themselves. More photos Photos Around the Yard-Hummingbirds Saturday, after the pop-up thunderstorms, was a lazy summer day around our house. After a little yard work, I settled in on the porch to watch the hummingbirds visiting our  garden flowers and feeders. While weeding I met a yellow garden spider. it's body was about 1-2 inches long and it was catching all the grasshoppers I was flushing out while pulling weeds. More photos Reminders -Vermont Primary VOTE Tuesday August 11 Vermont State Primary : Weathersfield Memorial Hall, Downstairs, 5259 Route 5, every year on the 2nd Tuesday in August to vote for party nominations for State officials. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. General Election : Weathersfield Memorial Hall, Downstairs, 5259 Route 5 to vote for State officials and Justices of the Peace. To l...