Kearsage North hike

Last weekend we were in New Hampshire and were lucky enough to have a sunny and warm weekend.  On Saturday we ventured out for a hike up a nearby summit named Kearsage North.  It was a steep hike through mature woods until the last few miles.  Gradually the trees disappeared and were replaced by rock ledges with smaller bushes and alpine shrubs.  In amongst these were lots of interesting spring wild-flowers.

At the very top is a fire tower, a 360-degree view, the best outdoor toilet we have ever seen, and more than a few blackflies.  The fire tower was good for taking in the views and for escaping from the blackflies!

Kokee had great day, and she even found a lacrosse ball about 50-feet off the trail halfway up the trail.  However, she lost it in a muddy pool and had to try 'bobbing' for it.  Sadly for Kokee it disappeared in the mud and was never seen again!

A good place for a swim.....

On a recent trip to New Hampshire we took a short walk down the road to find out what there was in the way of local trails.  We happened to find an excellent swimming spot which we will remember for later in the year.  Kokee enjoyed a dip in the water, but it was still a bit too cold for us!

Memorial Day in New Hampshire

Last weekend we travelled to our chalet in New Hampshire for the long Memorial Day weekend.  The forecast was for cool wet conditions, and it didn't disappoint us!  We managed to fit in a few short walks with Kokee between the rain showers and we tackled several home renovation projects.   The major project was installing a laminate cork floor in the upstairs bedroom, and this took most of our time.  It was harder physical work than we recalled from the last time we did this, and by Monday evening we were well and truly exhausted!

Cats with good taste in beds

Dear Kokee
We made room for you. Come in over.

Dear Kokee...

Dear Kokee,

We've kidnapped your bed, and you're not getting it back!

Chatzy & Hary

Blueberries! Looks like it will be a good year.

It looks like a good berry season at Hangman Hill. The gooseberries have formed and should be ready in a few weeks! Send recipes.

Saturday at the Goodspeed Opera House

We spent Saturday evening at the Goodspeed Opera House with Gene and Kathy. Damn Yankees, a musical tale of the long rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees, was a lively show. Some of the inside jokes were lost on us, the big baseball fans that we are! Still it was a fun evening and always nice to spend time with Gene and Kathy. Also, we always manage to enjoy fine weather when we go to the Goodspeed. The lovely setting on the the Connecticut River alone is a treat.