ABOVE:

I got my steps in Sunday despite the rain. My poncho gave me the confidence to go, but I did not really need it, there was a gap in the showers. Saturday I wimped out and use the stair stepper at Planet Fitness to get my exercise in. The Russian Olives are huge and very sweet this year. We did not have a drought like last year. They are very plentiful too. I think I am going to collect a bunch and press them to make some Russian Olive juice! The desire for the sweetish juice could be symptom of my effort to give up sweets. The berries have pectin in them and are supposedly good for making jam. I might try that too. They are a sweet (and a little bit sour) treat for me on my walks. I have been able to munch on blueberries, sheep sorrel (sour grass), raspberries, crab apples and Russian Olives on my walks this year. The water was high and brown because of the runoff leading into the ponds. I encountered a milkweed. Unfortunately the Monarch Butterflies did not find it so no caterpillars or chrysalis.

I scour the exposed rocks after rain hoping to find an arrow head. I do not know if Kingston is a good area for arrow heads, but thousands of years of Native American habitation means there is always a chance. I found a spear head or hand knife in Sandwich once. I had it authenticated by an expert. He said the point was worked by humans and not natural. In my perusal of stones I found a heart shaped stone (kinda, wishful thinking for a sign that romance is nigh?). Then is saw what my grandson, Liam would call a "Cool rock"

BELOW :

There was a lecture put on by Mitch Utterback on the Vinland question and it was videoed by FCTV. Hit the blue button below to see the fascinating , dynamic presentation!

"TALKING PICTURES" CAMP EDWARDS & CAPE COD IN PHOTOGRAPHS DURING WWII

CAPE COD MARITIME MUSEUM

135 SOUTH STREET HYANNIS MA

THURSDAY OCTOBER 8th 5:00-6:30 PM

$10.00

Our Join me as we go over a mixture of official military photographs mixed with rare snapshots from private albums. Discover the "inside" stories behind these images, uncover forgotten details and even get a glimpse of the three black bear mascots that lived on Camp Edwards in 1941. This program is designed to be more of a conversations than a traditional lecture-questions, comments and shared insights are welcome!

This lecture is part of the History on tap series. Come enjoy and evening of local history, craft brews and conversation.

Still looking for help manning tables at the Stand Down for Veterans Event Friday 9:30-2:30 October 2nd

at the Margaritaville Resort Hyannis

You do not have to be a Veteran or really do anything but say hello and try to give out cards and sign people up for CCMM newsletter. Even an hour or two would help. I released a volunteer that was going to come as he got an offer to go out fishing for stripers on his friends boat. I told him to go as it is supposed to be a nice warm day...but now I need a replacement:)

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