I was travelling home from a job last week and was so awestruck by the view as I came over Minnewaska Mountain that I stopped and snapped these photos. We are beyond peak with the leaves now but th sun was reflecting off the mountains in such a way that it was absolutely breathtaking. I can say that my photos definitely didn't do it justice but, thought I would share them anyway...
The Horse Trials that are held at Fitch's Corner in Millbrook, New York are not only a great event, they are top notch...we are very fortunate to have such wonderful horse events in our area. This event and the Millbrook horse trials (another post) are some of the best in the Northeast. if you have a love of horses, mark your calendar, you won't be disappointed...
This year, the event will run from July 25-27, 2008. It runs all day long. There are food vendors and other vendors on site so either pack a lunch or plan lunch there...it is worth it!! ( Of course, I am a horse lover and so that is my unbiased opinion!!)
There is a great market selling local items, there will be 3 jousting demonstrations...and lots of walking around watching the jumping out on cross country.
I made this up the other evening and it turned out great...
I made an egg and milk wash, dipped chicken strips in the wash and then coated with a mixture of seasoned bread crumbs and dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (I bought it at Sam's Club)
I fried the chicken strips in canola oil.
I then made the Ranch dressing according to the directions on the container and served it for dipping, they were easy and they were a favorite, especially with the kids...
This was probably one of the funniest emails I have ever gotten and so I had to share it. I hope I don't offend anyone but it was just way too accurate for my 40 something year old bones...let me know which ones are your favorites or...if you can't relate to them, let me know that, I guess :-(
I might not be looking for sympathy but, some camaraderie would be nice !!
Personally, I think that number 14, 17 and 26...oh brother, I'm getting old...
This isn't totally off topic for my friends in the dog lover's group since it talks about what we feed our dogs!! Hope you don't mind and that you enjoy this humour
I downloaded this poster from the website. What fun this will be. I am hoping to make the concert tomorrow evening. I'm afraid that I could not find admission prices to include in this post except for Sunday's Freedom Fest will be $25. Maybe the other events are free, not sure!!
Anyway, looks like great fun. The HV Philharmonic is wonderful and to have fireworks with it sounds really great...
I just received this in an email. I had no idea that storm was so vicious.
GOVERNOR PATERSON URGES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DECLARE 23 NEW YORK COUNTIES AGRICULTURAL DISASTER AREAS
Declaration Would Pave Way for Low-Interest Emergency Loans from USDA Farm Service Agency
New York Farmers Suffer Devastating Crop Losses from June 16th Hail Storm
Governor David A. Paterson today urged the federal government to declare 23 New York counties agricultural disaster areas. In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, Governor Paterson requested disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for farms that experienced crop damage from severe hail storms on June 16th.
If the requested counties receive a disaster designation from the USDA, farmers within those counties, and the counties contiguous to them, will be eligible to be considered for low-interest emergency loans from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA considers each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available, repayment ability, and other eligibility requirements.
"The hard working farm families of New York State who suffered severe losses last week need this assistance," said Governor Paterson. "While it is still not clear just how much damage this storm caused, or what the total losses will be for these families, it is clear that they will need federal assistance to sustain their businesses this year. I call on Secretary Schafer to act in the best interest of all New Yorkers and make these declarations."
Twenty-three counties across New York State were hit with large sized hail, high winds and excessive rain. Counties included in the Governor's disaster assistance request are: Albany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Columbia, Dutchess, Erie, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Ulster, Wayne and Westchester Counties.
The storms damaged strawberries, which have just come into season, and cherries that are near ripening. Immature tree fruits - such as apples, peaches, pears and plums - were permanently damaged by puck marks and no longer have value on the fresh market. Fruit is also more susceptible to disease when hail breaks through its skin. More time will be required to assess damage to vegetables such as onions, cabbage and squash because of their variable stages of growth. Most vegetables in the field were shredded from the hail and then lay in excess water, exposing them to rot.
In most cases, June is too late to replant if the crop is destroyed beyond recovery. If the crop is able to recover, it is still unlikely to be ready for an early season harvest and farmers will lose that market opportunity as well.
I sure hope they get some help. This certainly could drive produce prices up here locally.
'Waterfalls' art installation is pictured at the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River in New York.
The public art display, an exhibition of four large scale waterfalls by artist Olafur Eliasson called 'The New York City Waterfalls,' are on view on the shores of the city's waterfront through October 13.
This is Governor's Island
These are soooo coool, what a great concept. I want to go down and take the Circle Line to see them from the water...i will let y'all know what it is like afterward!!
I was looking for something different to do with my stepchildren this weekend and came across a great calendar. There are so many things to do this weekend, hard to pick!! I will report on what we choose after the weekend...
Here is what is going on in Ulster County, New York this weekend...
June 26-29 - "Sedition"; Shadowland Theatre; Ellenville; Thursday-Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 2:00 PM; 647-5511; www.shadowlandtheatre.org
June 27,28 - Chekhov's "On The Harmful Effects of Tobacco"and "A Reluctant Tragic Hero"; Reader's Theater; Unison Arts & Learning Center; New Paltz 8:00 PM; 255-1559; www.unisonarts.org
June 27-29 - "My Fair Lady"; award-winning musical; Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge; Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 PM; Sunday performance at 3:00 PM; 688-1959; www.sunyulster.edu
June 27-29 - Kingston International Jazz Festival Weekend; music, dancing, food, fun, fireworks on Sunday; venues throughout Kingston; 331-7517 or 800-331-1518; www.kingston-ny.gov
All on Saturday, June 28 -
Rondout National Historic District Walking Tour; Kingston's waterfront area; begins at Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center, 20 Broadway; 11:00 AM; 339-0720; www.fohk.org
Library Day; book sale, bake sale, historic displays and more; Cragsmoor Free Library; 9:00-4:00 PM; 647-4611
Great American Backyard Camp Out; roast marshmallows and listen to great stories; Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 6:00 PM; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
5th Annual Orchard Dinner and Wine Tasting; menu created by local chefs using locally grown farm products; Stone Ridge Orchards; Route 213, Stone Ridge; 6:00-9:00 PM; www.rondoutvalleygrowers.org
The Legacy of the American Chestnut; interpretive walk with a naturalist to see the remaining American Chestnut trees at Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 9:30-11:00 PM; 255-0752
7th Annual Sanctuary Shindig; hay rides, farm tours, veggie food, kids tent, vegan cooking demo, live music and upscale tent sale; Catskill Animal Sanctuary; 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties; 12:00-6:00 PM; 336-8447; rain date: June 29
Western and Swing Dance Party; live music; Ashokan Field Campus, Olivebridge; 8:00 PM; 246-2121; www.ashokan.org
Singles and Sociables Hike to Mud Pond; strenuous, 10 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-4:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org
23rd Annual Big Indian Car Show; Big Indian Valley Park; Route 28, Big Indian; 8:00-3:30 PM
Forest and Stream Discovery for Kids; discover what's hiding in the woods and have a hands-on search in a cool stream; easy, ½ mile hike; ages 6 and up with an adults; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 9:30-12:30 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org
Saugerties Community Band; on lawn of Kiersted House; Main Street, Saugerties; 6:00 PM; 246-9529
Guided Walking Tour of Old Hurley; starts at Museum on Main Street; 2:00 PM; 338-1661; www.hurleyheritagesociety.org
The Playful River Otter; family presentation on these mammals; Minnewaska State Park Preserve; New Paltz; 255-0752
Classical guitarist and composer David Temple in concert; champagne reception; Great Room, Emerson Resort and Spa; Route 28, Mt. Pleasant; 5:00-7:00 PM; 688-2828; www.emersonresort.com
Singles and Sociables Hike to Shaupeneak Ridge; moderate to strenuous, 7 miles; Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 10:00-3:00 PM; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org
Please read...as much as i adore this breed, I really enjoy having multiple dogs so, as I stated in my last blog, I gave up my two rescue pit puppies to a home that understood this breed better than I did and could handle them. I heard this morning that they are happy and are settling in to a foster home to be temperament tested while they interview potential homes that don't have other dogs.
Is this breed good with other dogs in general? The short answer is no. Developed for the purpose of fighting other dogs, most pit bulls are dog aggressive, at least to some degree. Some pit bulls will simply not tolerate any other dogs, regardless of sex. A few pit bulls will remain dog friendly their entire lives, but they are a minority.The majority of pit bulls are at least same sex aggressive and as adults will not do well with other dogs of the same sex or those that are "pushy" with them, although as pups they may get along fine (this can be very misleading to a novice pit bull owner). Pit bulls will commonly start developing signs of dog aggression between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, although it can develop at any age and can come on either gradually or quite suddenly. It is important to note that many pit bulls do not display the "typical" signs of dog aggression before a fight. They may not growl, bark, or posture at all, but simply alert and raise up on their toes. Owners of dog aggressive pit bulls learn to "read" their dogs and recognize the subtle signs indicating impending dog aggression. Training will not eliminate dog aggression in the pit bull but, when combined with responsibility and vigilance, training can bring these natural tendencies under control in on-leash situations. Where housemates are concerned, if one is a pit bull, extra care should be taken to prevent tension over food, desirable treats (like bones), and favored toys. These items are often "triggers" for spats or fights between dogs sharing the same house and owners should be very aware of them. This is also the reason that an adult pit bull should NOT be left alone with housemates or other dogs. Due to their fighting heritage, many pit bulls do not recognize signs of submission given by a dog they are fighting and, if they are unsupervised, the results can be disastrous. It should be noted that many breeds have dog aggressive tendencies, and leaving any such breed unsupervised with another dog, especially a dog of the same sex, can lead to a tragedy
Patrice Estess
This was probably one of the funniest emails I have ever gotten and so I had to share it. I hope I don't offend anyone but it was just way too accurate for my 40 something year old bones...let me know which ones are your favorites or...if you can't relate to them, let me know that, I guess :-( 
42.9 years
35.9 years
The Stone Ridge Public Library
Under the Brooklyn Bridge
This is Governor's Island
This is Pier 6
The majority of pit bulls are at least same sex aggressive and as adults will not do well with other dogs of the same sex or those that are "pushy" with them, although as pups they may get along fine (this can be very misleading to a novice pit bull owner). Pit bulls will commonly start developing signs of dog aggression between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, although it can develop at any age and can come on either gradually or quite suddenly. It is important to note that many pit bulls do not display the "typical" signs of dog aggression before a fight. They may not growl, bark, or posture at all, but simply alert and raise up on their toes. Owners of dog aggressive pit bulls learn to "read" their dogs and recognize the subtle signs indicating impending dog aggression. Training will not eliminate dog aggression in the pit bull but, when combined with responsibility and vigilance, training can bring these natural tendencies under control in on-leash situations. Where housemates are concerned, if one is a pit bull, extra care should be taken to prevent tension over food, desirable treats (like bones), and favored toys. These items are often "triggers" for spats or fights between dogs sharing the same house and owners should be very aware of them. This is also the reason that an adult pit bull should NOT be left alone with housemates or other dogs. Due to their fighting heritage, many pit bulls do not recognize signs of submission given by a dog they are fighting and, if they are unsupervised, the results can be disastrous. It should be noted that many breeds have dog aggressive tendencies, and leaving any such breed unsupervised with another dog, especially a dog of the same sex, can lead to a tragedy
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