Only a Picture Stops Time

I was going through the photo archives when I came across this photo of Pickles taken in November 2004. He was the toughest cat we ever had, gentle with humans but deadly for rodents. He loved to be outdoors and was impervious to weather. One time he disemboweled a rabbit that was almost the same size as he was. He shared the home with our cat Buster who was a bully but Pickles had none of that and held him off when he had to. One day he didn't return but I know he went down fighting. “Books, Cats, Life is Good.”  - Edward Gorey I have photos available for sale

Wendy and Bob Grippardi have held a number of "theme" parties over the years. In November of 2006, we competed for the  best chicken wings recipe. I'm not sure who won, but it was a good time. Western wear was encouraged as part of the theme Luanne got into the mood Dick Keddy Wouldn't be a party without some dancing Ginny gets funky I have photos available for sale

New Ipswich Resident Hazel Moore compiled an album of New Ipswich WWII veterans for the New Ipswich Historical Society. I have photos available for sale

A photo was posted on the Facebook page  Life in New Ipswich  that reminded me that five years ago we got a trick and not a treat for Halloween. A Halloween Nor'easter dumped 16 inches of snow on New Ipswich, Since the trees still had foliage and the ground was still unfrozen, a lot of trees uprooted and we had extensive power outages. We haven't had a repeat since. Here is a look back. The snow started October 27, 2011. Notice that the leaves were still on the trees. The snow continued and continued It was beautiful after it stopped. This is Smitthville Reservoir. After the snow, we did get some warm days, however in October we knew it wouldn't last. I had stored a generator at my Mom's house in New Boston. I drove it back in the height of the storm. It was a disaster of poor planning and last ditch efforts. We got a lot of snow. I had 15 inches but other folks had more. As far as I'm concerned it can start snowing some time in Januar

Hayride Having a fun day A Hug from Mom A look back to 2011 at Memorial Field in New Ipswich. Photos of the annual AutumnFest. Maureen Vaillan (Mason Brook Nursery) painting pumpkins Kid games Shortwave radio stations Ham Radio demostration by David Rust Swinging good time Deb Holmes selling tickets Hayride Fangs Cow patty bingo Face Painting Hayride with mom I have photos available for sale

From the archives, a Breast Cancer walk in Peterborough, NH  on October 15, 2016 The Walkers Depot Park Peterborough, NH Nice Hat I have photos available for sale

From the archives, October 14, 2006 Ocktoberfest celebration with German food, music and of course plenty of beer. Thank to the Weber family for hosting this. Beer for Ockoberfest Amy Judy Ginny (with wine) and John Skye More beer and German food Jay Martha Judy and Sierra Ginny and Judy Ken and Rod Add caption Skye and Parker Dessert too I have photos available for sale