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Busman’s Holiday

I had the privilege of visiting the Otesaga Hotel on Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, New York recently.  What a lovely property in a very beautiful part of the country.  We had the good fortune to have dinner in the Baseball … Continue reading

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The days are flying by

Until Basin Harbor is fully open for the season.  The Red Mill is operational now – and wait until you taste the new items on the menu!  The Golf Course opens tomorrow, Friday, and the course is in wonderful shape … Continue reading

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Fore!

The weather’s been so great and we’re all itching to get out on the golf course so this weekend, April 25 and 26, the Basin Harbor Golf Course will be open ahead of schedule.  Golf Pro Doug Slusser has the … Continue reading

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Blue Heron

As I was looking out of my kitchen window just now, I saw a large blue heron staring intently into the water.  Suddenly it snapped a huge fish out of the water.  It must have been all of 15 inches … Continue reading

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It’s a Beautiful Day

at Basin Harbor today, April 2nd. The snow is hiding in only a few places and the remaining ice in the Harbor has broken into platelets and looks very soggy. Have you seen this piece from the Family Travel Forum? … Continue reading

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Otter sighting

A very cute otter was playing at the bridge where Dead Creek comes into Otter Creek this morning at 9 am. There were several people fishing there, too, so it certainly wasn’t a shy critter.

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Spring!

The calendar says it’s spring but Vermont’s weather has gone from 40s to 50s to 20s to 30s with plenty of stiff North wind thrown in just for yuks. But, the ice is pretty much gone from the lake except … Continue reading

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The February Thaw

The past two days have been warm, sunny, and in the 40s, quite a teaser!  The snow has retreated but some rain has fallen to make everything quite slick, and the temperature is headed down for the next few days.  … Continue reading

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In Memory of Jane Maloney

Our cousin passed away last week after a 20-year battle with MS.  Jane was witty and bright, loved a good book and glass of wine.  She was always planting interesting bulbs and flowers in her garden.  She loved to cook Chinese food.  … Continue reading

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