We got about 4.5 - 5 inches of new snow in the valley today. The snow is on the wet side but easily shoveled. Right now It is still snowing/raining lightly and temperatures are in the low 30s. The precipitation seems to be a wintery mix changing to all rain closer to town.
The storm may not be finished with us yet. The forecast is calling for additional rain or snow overnight. Only time will tell. I will add overnight details to this post in the morning so be sure to check back again.
As always please drive slowly and carefully if you have to go out tonight.
Morning Update - 9AM - Another 1.5 - 2 inches of sleet and snow fell overnight. The snow is wet and sloppy. I think we have had about 6 inches total so far but some of it has melted down. I haven't been out on the roads yet but a friend wrote and said it was slippery.
There have been no interruptions to power or phone at this point.
The storm is still not quite past us. Judging by the radar map we will see a bit more of the ever popular "wintery mix" before we are done. I will put another update on this post later today. It is easier than starting anew and will keep all the info in one place so those out of the valley can stay up to date.
Evening Update - 6:00 PM - It has snowed/rained all day today. There hasn't been much more accumulation because the rising temperatures continue to melt down the snow. It is all very wet and heavy making shoveling extremely laborious.
I just came back from town a little while ago and the roads were fairly clear. Temperatures are forecasted to keep climbing with predictions of 50 degree temperatures over the weekend. Hopefully that will turn out to be correct and most of this new snow fall will melt away.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
For Sale In Woodland Valley
WCA member Lynn Davidson sent me this listing of a house for sale in Woodland Valley. The house is now listed at $368,900. Check it out.
THE PERFECT COUNTRY RETREAT PRIVATELY TUCKED AWAY IN WOODLAND VALLEY. SUN-FILLED CONTEMPO WITH 23 SKYLIGHTS AND PASSIVE SOLAR. OPEN KITCHEN FLOWS TO LIVING RM WITH STUNNING BRICK HEARTH. FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO 38x8 CATSKILL SUN RM. WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, SKYLIGHTS, SLATE FLOOR AND A WOOD BURNING STOVE THAT INVITES YOU TO JUST RELAX. CEDAR LINED FULL BATH ON FIRST FLOOR INCLUDES SAUNA. MASTER BDR HAS FULL BATH WITH JETTED TUB AND HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET. STREAM BORDERS SIDE OF PROPERTY AND LEADS TO POND.
For more information contact Lynn Davidson at:
Lynn Davidson
Main: (845) 688-7020
Westwood Metes & Bounds - WD
lynnd@westwoodrealty.com
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Ruth Lindsay Obituary in Freeman
The obituary of Ruth Lindsay appeared in the Kingston Freeman today. There is a guest book where you can share your memories, express your condolences, and/or add photos. For those of you who are so inclined here is the link:
Ruth Lindsay Obituary - Kingston Freeman
Ruth Lindsay Obituary - Kingston Freeman
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Happy Anniversary to the O'Neils!
Boreegard wrote this lovely poem to mark his 46th year of marriage to his lovely wife Jeanne. Happy Anniversary to the O'Neils and may they enjoy many, many more!!
Notes on the Eve of the 46th
We have reservations for the Mill on the River
For tomorrow night.
Our favorite local place to eat and drink,
Though it is not the Post Kutsche in Frankfurt am/main.
The Post Kutsche was a high tone
Restaurant on Rueter Weg,
Where on our first anniversary,
They treated us G.I.s rather shabbily.
That is, until I insisted on inspecting the cork.
My daddy’d taught me that essential claret test,
And after I squeezed it and smelled it,
The staff kowtowed and treated us properly.
This will be our 46th official year together,
Though in Deutschland we were together,
In her B.O.Q. and in the countryside,
Before we tied the official knot.
How delicious were those days,
Before the children came,
When she would listen to me sing,
And I would stroke her hair and more.
She, nursing the sick and weary,
And me guarding the perimeter,
With a loaded .45 model 1911A pistola,
And a Billy club painted black.
Slim and muscled we were,
And surrounded by friends,
Dragooned into the service,
By the process of the draft.
But in the end, happy for it all.
As memory slides away, and
One forgets the inevitable sad parts,
Happy for it all, after 46 years.
Boreegard—February 24, 2012
Notes on the Eve of the 46th
We have reservations for the Mill on the River
For tomorrow night.
Our favorite local place to eat and drink,
Though it is not the Post Kutsche in Frankfurt am/main.
The Post Kutsche was a high tone
Restaurant on Rueter Weg,
Where on our first anniversary,
They treated us G.I.s rather shabbily.
That is, until I insisted on inspecting the cork.
My daddy’d taught me that essential claret test,
And after I squeezed it and smelled it,
The staff kowtowed and treated us properly.
This will be our 46th official year together,
Though in Deutschland we were together,
In her B.O.Q. and in the countryside,
Before we tied the official knot.
How delicious were those days,
Before the children came,
When she would listen to me sing,
And I would stroke her hair and more.
She, nursing the sick and weary,
And me guarding the perimeter,
With a loaded .45 model 1911A pistola,
And a Billy club painted black.
Slim and muscled we were,
And surrounded by friends,
Dragooned into the service,
By the process of the draft.
But in the end, happy for it all.
As memory slides away, and
One forgets the inevitable sad parts,
Happy for it all, after 46 years.
Boreegard—February 24, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Snow Overnight
We had some snow in the valley overnight last night. There is about 3 1/2 to 4 inches and it is on the wet side. It would probably make good snowballs if you felt so inclined. Temperatures are in the low 30s at this point and it is overcast. The road has been plowed but I haven't been on it so I can't report on the exact conditions. As always in this kind of weather, take your time and drive slowly. There may be icy patches along the way.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Rick Altman Trio This Sunday
The Rick Altman Trio
with Mike Ralff & Jody Sumber
An evening of jazz classics and original compositions
with vibes, bass, and drums
Sunday, February 26, 2012
8 to 11 p.m.
*donation*
HARMONY
52 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY (845) 679-3484
more info: www.rickaltman.com
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Farm Stand Law Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Town Board of Shandaken will be holding a Special Meeting to hear public comments for or against the proposed “Roadside (Farm Produce) Stand” Law. The meeting is scheduled for 6pm on Thursday, February 23rd at the Shandaken Town Hall.
To view the proposed "Roadside (Farm Produce) Stand" Law go to www.shandaken.us and scroll down to the meeting announcement for the link to the PDF.
To view the proposed "Roadside (Farm Produce) Stand" Law go to www.shandaken.us and scroll down to the meeting announcement for the link to the PDF.
Unitard in Los Angeles
For those of you who will find themselves in LA this weekend, WCA member David Ilku and his comedy team "Unitard" are playing at Casita Del Campo. Check them out if you are going to be on the west coast.
UNITARD COMEDY in L.A. Feb, 23, 24, 25 New & Abused
Thursday, February 23 at 9:00pm
Location: CASITA DEL CAMPO 1920 HYPERION AVE SILVERLAKE 90027
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Upcoming Free Holistic Clinic
I got this message from WCA member Julia Rose. For those who don't know Julia, she is an amazing acupuncturist. She is also involved in organizing the regular free holistic clinic here in Phoenicia. Here is her message about the next clinic.
The next free holistic community clinic will take place on THURSDAY, March 1, from 4-7pm at Parish Hall.
This time we will have:
acupuncture, chiropractic, energy tapping, homeopathy, hypnosis for stress reduction, massage, matrix energetics, reiki, shiatsu.
As always, treatments are free, but donations are welcome!
Please call 688-2323 for an appointment.
Brought to you by Healthcare is a Human Right, Family of Woodstock, and your local healers.
Julia Rose, L.Ac
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na Massage
Phoenicia Healing Arts Center
74 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY
845-688-2323
www.phoeniciahealingarts.com
The next free holistic community clinic will take place on THURSDAY, March 1, from 4-7pm at Parish Hall.
This time we will have:
acupuncture, chiropractic, energy tapping, homeopathy, hypnosis for stress reduction, massage, matrix energetics, reiki, shiatsu.
As always, treatments are free, but donations are welcome!
Please call 688-2323 for an appointment.
Brought to you by Healthcare is a Human Right, Family of Woodstock, and your local healers.
Julia Rose, L.Ac
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Tui Na Massage
Phoenicia Healing Arts Center
74 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY
845-688-2323
www.phoeniciahealingarts.com
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ruth Lindsay Passes
I just got off the phone with Ruth's nephew Ted and he asked me to tell you that Ruth died last night at hospice in Kingston. She was 87 years old. She had been struggling with congestive heart failure for some time. She went into the hospital in December. From there she was briefly in a nursing facility, and then she entered into hospice.
She was with family when she died and Ted tells me she was comfortable and peaceful at the end. Her passing saddens me. She was a stalwart member of the WV old guard. But she was able to live in her house in the Woodland Park Association (built by her grandfather) until very recently. So I am comforted to think that she was where she wanted to be almost to the end. We will miss her though and think of her often. May she rest in peace.
She was with family when she died and Ted tells me she was comfortable and peaceful at the end. Her passing saddens me. She was a stalwart member of the WV old guard. But she was able to live in her house in the Woodland Park Association (built by her grandfather) until very recently. So I am comforted to think that she was where she wanted to be almost to the end. We will miss her though and think of her often. May she rest in peace.
