Hello Friends of the Road,
I hope you are all doing well. A tropical storm has rolled through New England and we have had lots of rain and wind. Thankfully, my lights stayed on and I hope the same is true for you all. We have been needing rain, so we got our wish I suppose.
Have you ever heard of the expression about when one door closes, another opens? I was talking with someone recently about a friend of his who is big into gold panning. It has always seemed like fun to me, but with a shortage of time, I haven’t gotten into it yet. His friend has been uncovering a lot of gold in the past few years and it may have been possible because of Tropical Storm Irene a few years back. That stirred up so much of the stream and riverbeds, it exposed areas that haven’t been accessible in a long long time. That may be true for more than discovering gold. Maybe an old musket will surface, or other old history waiting to be found. So as you’re out exploring, be sure to keep your eyes open for lost treasure!
Our last outing was a car tour and it was a great one. It was guided by two very knowledgeable leaders and included lots of historic sites and some rare opportunities to tour historic homes. I have some pictures to share of the outing. Many of them were shared by those who attended the outing. Thanks to all of you who shared, and the many that attended. Here is a link to the collection: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s6yr62ow6xspri5/AACE0-GVaNEpAiZsWCXDyzhca?dl=0
This coming Sunday will be our next outing. At the moment, the weather looks favorable. Full info is as follows:On Sunday the 9th, at 1:00 pm, hike leader Joe Pasquariello will lead a hike in the Ludlow area that continues the exploration of Southern VT that he started in 2016. Hike will start from Marker 32a (Chapman Road) and finish at Marker 27 (Plymouth Kingdom Cemetery). Meet at the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Rt 131 in Cavendish. Wear good hiking shoes and bring water. For more info, call Joe at (802) 236-2763
Everyone stay safe out there, and I hope to see you all soon. Hugs are less common in this era of social distancing, but we can still embrace history!
Dale Christie
CPRA Secretary of Defense