Land of Grapes, Apples and Wine

While in Rochester, we motored down to the Finger Lakes region one Saturday and spent the day in Naples, NY.  Concord grape capital of the world! Grape pies everywhere. We brought several home and the makings for many more. There were also some fine wineries in town.  Our favorites being Arbor Hill and Inspire Moore. It was a gray day but highly spirited.
 

The Last Good Day of the Year

On my recent trip to Rochester, there were some magnificent days and I got in a few kayak paddles.  I love this view of my brother's backyard.
 

Last Paddle

Was a gorgeous day out on Willow Creek Lake.  Mount McLoughlin already has snow on it. I suspect this was the last paddle of the year.  Will hopefully be starting again next March.
 

Banco in Situ

The annual street art fair is back this year. Art Along the Rogue turns asphalt into canvas.  Banco and I wandered around the paintings Sunday morning.  A few of the artists were already out and working.  Some the amateur selections were just as good as the competition entries.

Stained Deck

Spent Oregon's last warm sunny Saturday re-staining the back decks. Used a brush to get in-between the boards. Much longer process but hopefully more aesthetically pleasing. 

Lindsay's Treasure

We went to Galesville reservoir last week for a paddle. The water is low and the old forest is exposed. Lindsay is always on the look out for old lures in the sunken forest. This week, she pulled up a real treasure.