Backtracking

I may need to back stroke from the last posting's comment that most buildings are painted white.



Today, we drove north of here, to Weston, then east to Chester.



We took back roads as we came upon them.

 Many houses were painted smokey blue, or pale green; also browns,












and deep reds.



Colors seen on our route today were quite vivid, a little past-peak, but as the photos show, still wonderful. We spent some time in Weston, a lovely hamlet.

Remember, click on the photos to enlarge them, which will yield more vivid colors as well.



On a hillly rural road, we found a peaceful cemetery, 











and a farm so picturesque it didn't seem real. It had stone walls defining the pastures, black and white cows, horses, and a magnificent barn.

Piles of firewood were a given at every homestead.

Here are two photos I would have put on my Colors of Vermont photo essay, had I had them yesterday.

But the photo of today I would deem the most artistic is one Tom took - an ethereal image of a sugar maple tree.................

Now for today's "What?!" reaction: On Saturday, we went to the Newfane flea market. One of the booths is like an outdoor "Everything less than $1" store. If you have ever wondered how these stores can sell items so cheaply, consider this.

Lynn found tissue boxes, full sized, for $1 each.    Cool, we bought 4.     As is my custom, I took the tissues out from the cheap box, to stuff in more decorative boxes. Well, see for yourselves...............




the cheap tissues in the full-sized box are 4 cm shorter. The box is just as big, but the product is downsized mucho.



We ended the day with a walk through the Vermont woods on a hill above Grafton, with Jean and Bob,

and their sweet dogs Annie and Lewis. They will leave for their home in Washington D. C., tomorrow. Tom and I look forward to the next time we can get together with this lovely couple, and hang out at the Grafton General Store, walk in the Vermont woods, share a burger at the Dam Diner, shop at the Fireman's Sale, and, as always, share a lotta laughs.