Monday Morning Musings
Posted on September 9, 2013 under Monday Morning Musings with no comments yet
“The hills are alive, with the sound of music.” Eat your heart out Julie Andrews. I took this picture of Betty at “Ridge Lookout” on a hike this past weekend. I posted this picture on Facebook and have decided that I should put a picture of Betty with every story I write considering the response I received.
For you locals, if you are interested in seeing one of the most spectacular vistas in the county, here`s what you need to do. Head out the Cloverville Road and at the fork veer right onto the Fairmont Road. Continue along heading towards the back road that eventually comes out at Jimtown. You will pass the Walsh Post Road and Brophy Road. Continue along Fairmont Road and you will see a sign on the right hand of the road for access to the Fairmont ridge trail. Don`t attempt this if you have a weak heart as the grade on the logging road is quite pronounced. We encountered one flat section of the road that had a huge puddle ( maybe 40 feet in length ). The road ends and then you have to locate a small trail leading to the lookout. It is reasonably well marked with orange ribbon but I wouldn`t do this walk anytime near dusk. In total it takes about 30 minutes to get to the top. Take a picnic. You won`t be disappointed.
Admit it. Cleaning your own house prior to moving is one of the most soul destroying exercises imaginable. However, there are things far worse. How about cleaning up after one of your children who has occupied a sublet with some buddies over the summer months. Or cleaning a mess left by complete strangers. Coming this week is the story `Down and Dirty` which explores this topic in all its sordid detail.
I was chatting with my buddy Phil the other day and was reminiscing about growing up next door to the radio station. I started to tell him some stories about the early days of the station and some of the colorful on air characters. This is definitely a local story but I`m sure that anyone who comes from a small town that has a radio station can identify. Let`s see if you remember these names: The old timer; Armand; Danny Gallivan; Dr.Cecil; John a Go Go; Gus; Ray Mac; Freeman; and some of the more contemporary voices like Kenny, Rhonda and Marilyn. The story is called `In The Shade of The Chestnut Tree. “
I received a lot of feedback on the lottery ticket story. While I made light of the situation, it definitely hit a nerve with a lot of people. Seriously, there has to be a better way for the lottery commission to manage the whole lottery ticket business. I am not the only person who finds this aggravating in the extreme. And I even heard back from a convenience store owner who invited me to spend a day on the other side of the counter. Pardon my French but can you imagine what a shit show that must be, dealing with lottery ticket freaks all day long. Just hit me with a stick and put me out of my misery.
Have a great week.
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