Speechless Sunday| How I long for the good old days For years I have passed this Hudson NY old brick house, I knew it was old by the type of brick as well as the old tin roof. I suspect in the good old days it was probably th residence of…

Wordless Wednesday|All Alone I saw this silo on my way back from a closing yesterday, and it got my attention because it was all alone in a field I suspect at one time it was once surrounded by other buildings, and grains and…

Just Sold 700 Route 10 Germantown NY This 3 bedroom home is located on a quiet country road. The large porch will be a place the new owner will sit back and relax read a book, and enjoy nature. You just never know what feature will attract a…

The Great Stone Barn as the name implies is a massive structure. This structure was constructed by the Shakers and it was the largest barn in the country. Having seen it, I can attest to the fact that it is massive. Located in New Lebanon NY, a…

This evening I saw this sunset; and today was a beautiful day. With hurricane Irene knocking on our doors I wondered if the sun will shine this weekend? I have survived many hurricanes, and I can tell you it is important to follow the…

The Clermont Farmers' Market runs from May to October and is opened on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm.   It is located at the former Hettling Farm Stand, and just up the road from the Town Hall as well as the site of New York State Oldest Public…

There are still many farms in the Hudson Valley. So the Hudson Valley Food Lovers Festival in Copake Lake is an event to partake of the local bounty and show your support for the local farmers. Make a full day of it. As you can see from the…

90 Old Lane, Claverack, NY Looking for a quiet, country setting with an easy commute to Albany or Taconic Parkway Here it is! This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath raised ranch offers you loads of potential Traditional…

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY-HAY HAY Hay is a favorite photography subject for me because there are many farms in the area. I just took a look at Google and it seems I am not alone. The first time I saw a bale of hay I had no idea as to what it would…

   The Hudson Bush Plant Sale at Clermont State Park is a one of a kind, it comes with a wonderful view of the Hudson River and CatsKill Mountains. Having attended the event in previous years I know you will find a variety of shrubs and…

Wednesday is the usual Broker's Open House Day and today I saw some really lovely homes. One of the house was located in such a manner that the views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains were just magnificent. I took a break between open…

These Geese were originally on the bank but went in the water as I approached I was having breakfast in the diner next door when I noticed all these geese flying in. From that point on all I did was watch these birds. This looks like some…

I am sure as a kid you were told not to look directly at the sun and with good reason, it could damage your eyes. This advice is also true for adults. On the day I took this shot I saw the shining sun and was also captivated by the clouds, this…

Speechless Sunday-A unique traffic stop This was a unique traffic stop I encountered on the grounds of Olana. This is a well know historic site and since you get around mostly by walking this wooden structure was put in place to deter…

  I recently chatted with Lisa Platti, co-owner with her husband Brad Renner of Cue-2-Go   I found out that their business has been around for quite some time, and, actually there are 3 businesses. Brad and Lisa met at a catering service they…