Norwich, NY Weather Outlook / A Bomb Cyclone is Going to Make Christmas Week a Wild Ride
Volume 6 - This Coming Week to Feature Rain/Wind/Snow and Blizzard Conditions Across the Country. Welcome back to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State (Chenango County). My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The elevation in Norwich, NY is about 1000 feet.
Read full storyNorwich, NY Weather Outlook / The First Week of December Will Start Out With Above Normal Temperatures
Volume 5 - When Will Winter Set In? Remember to Secure Your Outdoor Christmas Decorations. Welcome back to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State (Chenango County). My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The elevation in Norwich, NY is about 1000 feet.
Read full storyDestination Turning Stone Resort Casino - A Fun Destination in Central NY for Fun and Entertainment
A Recent Visit to See Ozzmosis, the Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band. The Turning Stone Resort Casino /Image Courtesy of the Turning Stone. As many of you know, the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, is a popular destination here in Central NY. Opened in July 1993 by the Oneida Indian Nation of NY, this has developed into a world-class casino and entertainment venue.
Read full storyNorwich, NY Weather Outlook / The First Week of November Will Bring Above Normal Temperatures
Volume 4- Enjoy the Warm Temperatures While You Can. Welcome back to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State. My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The elevation in Norwich, NY is about 1000 feet.
Read full storyEmbracing Retirement — Fall Is a Wonderful Time of Year
Volume 22: Fall is a great time to relax and appreciate retirement. Welcome back. Every day when I wake up and go downstairs, the routine is predictable. Making coffee is job #1. Once the coffee is done, I pour a cup and head for my recliner. Up go my legs as I sit back and relax. Then I take a moment to breathe in and breathe out slowly. I thank God at that point for another day of retirement. It simply is a blessing.
Read full storyNorwich, NY Weather Outlook For the Week of 10/23/22 Features Above Normal Temperatures For the First Half of the Week
Volume 3- Still Some NIce Fall Foliage; Cooldown For Later in the Week. Welcome to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State. My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The elevation in Norwich, NY is about 1000 feet.
Read full storyThe Road Less Travelled-Enjoying Awesome Fall Colors at Hunts Pond NY State Forest
Volume 26-The Fall Colors Were Peak on Columbus Day Here in Central NY. Welcome Back. Some years the Fall leaves are so-so. Some years they are downright awesome. This year they are definitely awesome. Everywhere you look, the colors are beautiful. It is definitely a huge advantage of living in the Northeast.
Read full storyNorwich, NY Weather Outlook For the Week of 10/16/22 Includes Possible Snow Showers
Volume 2- Past Peak Colors and a Cooldown For the Week. Welcome to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State. My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The elevation in Norwich, NY is about 1000 feet.
Read full storyDestination Adirondacks: The Oxbow Inn in Piseco, NY is a Great Place to Eat
Piseco is one of the many locations we love to visit in the Adirondacks. At 6 million acres, the Adirondack Park offers so much. The possibilities are endless. We have visited Piseco before, renting a house for a week-long visit several times. It's a great location, not far from Speculator, NY, and within range of Indian Lake, Blue Moutain Lake, Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Wells, and more.
Read full storyColumbus Day Weekend Will Be a Great Weekend For Leaf Peeping in Upstate NY and the Adirondacks
The Fall Colors Will Be at Near Peak in Some Areas. There's nothing like living in the Northeast in the Fall. It is such a beautiful time of year. The Summer heat and humidity are gone, and there is a crispness in the air. However, the sun still provides ample warmth and provides the lighting to showcase the colors of the leaves.
Read full storyNorwich, NY Weather Outlook for the First Week of October
Volume 1 - Fall Means Business So Far as Temperatures Have Been Below Normal. Welcome to my series on weather forecasts and trends for the Norwich, NY (13815) area. Norwich is a small city of about 8,000 people located in central NY State. My home is located approximately 4 miles Southeast of Norwich on a rural hilltop at about 1500 feet elevation. The city of Norwich is at about 1000 feet of elevation.
Read full storyNew York State Finger Lakes Region Wineries-A Series
Volume 1-Six Mile Creek Winery and Distillery in Ithaca, NY. My wife and I recently returned from an overnight visit to Watkins Glen, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region. NY State has many beautiful regions, the Finger Lakes being one of them. The Finger Lakes are located South and West of the Adirondacks, more towards the Western side of the state. We have made numerous visits to the Finger Lakes to sample and purchase these wines. NY State wines have become very popular and highly rated nationwide and worldwide. In our trips over the last 5 or more years, we have visited quite a number of wineries. This article is the first in a series, each of which will highlight a Finger Lakes winery.
Read full storyA Day at Drake Island Beach, Wells, Maine
Welcome back. Ah, the good ole summertime. This week (week of 8/1/22), my wife and I are enjoying a week-long trip to Maine. We have traveled to the Ogunquit, Maine area for quite a few years now, and still find things to do and places to explore. Today we are at Drake Island beach, about 6 or 7 miles North of the main beach in Ogunquit. It is a less busy alternative to the main beach and is just as lovely a location. Nothing beats the beach!
Read full storyThe Road Less Travelled-Mountain Biking in the NY Ambler State Forest
Volume 25-The Leaves Are Just Starting to Turn Here In Central NY State. Welcome back. Ambler NY State forest is an often overlooked state forest here in central NY State. At 628 acres it is one of the smaller forests. I visit here quite often for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Even though I visit often, the experience is different each time depending on the season.
Read full storyGetting Ready For Fall Birdwatching
I Have Juvenile Blue Jays and Northern Cardinals Visiting at the Feeder. Welcome back. It’s been a while since I’ve written a post about birds. The last article I shared regarding birds was back in March. During the summer, I am so busy gardening, vacationing, enjoying the pool, and doing other things. I don’t feed birds during the summer except for the hummingbirds. The hummingbirds have left for the year (they were having a feeding frenzy last week), so my focus will return to fall/winter feeder birds. Next year my goal is to photograph hummingbirds; I have never tried. I’m sure it will be both challenging and rewarding.
Read full storyEmbracing Retirement-Grandkids are a Gift From Heaven
Volume 19-Grandchildren Are Your Reward For a Life Well Lived. Update: I wrote this article this summer. The arrival of my grandson is now imminent as the due date is October 4th. We are all patiently waiting and are looking forward to welcoming him to the world.
Read full storyEmbracing Retirement-Mountain Biking in the Summer
Volume 21-Biking is a Great Way to Enjoy the Summer. View From New York State Rt. 51 Near Gilbertsville, NY/Author Photo. Welcome back. Today I am presenting yet another article in my popular series to help you enjoy your retirement. These articles have proved to be popular and I enjoy writing them; it gives me satisfaction as a writer to give meaningful advice to my fellow retirees. How many of you still ride your bike? It is such an excellent activity for seniors. It is a non-weight-bearing activity that has proved very beneficial to me and can for you also.
Read full storyThe Road Less Travelled-Mountain Biking near Bowman Lake State Park (NY)
Volume 24-A Great Summer Day For an Awesome Bike Ride. Welcome back to my series, The Road Less Travelled. It’s been a while since I wrote an article for this series. This summer has been great for biking, although sometimes a little hot. Rainy days have been few so I have been able to get out and explore on my bike. It is so much fun to get out in nature and explore. Last Saturday, I traveled the backroads surrounding Bowman Lake State Park near McDonough, NY. Much of where I rode is part of the McDonough State Forest.
Read full storyMy Almost Daily Journal-The Continuing Struggles With Covid-19, Physical and Mental
Volume 40-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life. Covid-19. It’s like the Energizer Bunny. Just keeps going and going. Although the latest variants at least seem to be milder. However, they are also more contagious. Up until last week, our family had avoided this pesky virus for the last 2 plus years. This week, my son and granddaughter have come down with the virus, and we hope our 8-month pregnant daughter-in-law doesn’t. Since we had our granddaughter at our house 4 days last week (just prior to her getting sick), we are waiting and hoping we don’t get sick. So far, the symptoms have been manageable for both of our family members who have gotten the virus. Something to be thankful for.
Read full storyMy Almost Daily Journal-How to Enjoy Fall By Decorating Your Home
Volume 42-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life. Welcome back. To my journal. Almost daily. Well not quite that often. It’s been a few weeks since my last entry. September is upon us and moving along quickly. The weather has still been quite warm but you can tell that Fall is approaching. The leaves on the trees are starting to show hints of gaining color and more cool days are finding their way into the mix. Since we cannot change the weather or the seasons, we might as well embrace the changes. Have you started your fall decorating yet? We are just getting started at our house.
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