Mid-Summer

Arkell Show, June-July, 2010

I took a selection of prints (both silver and Pt/Pd) to the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie in late May. The show officially opened with a reception on June 4. Really nice! The space they gave me (the stone wall) was absolutely perfect for my images. It was especially nice that Dave Coolman made the trip out to Canajoharie for the opening.

Laney was here for a few days last month - the first time in many years. It was really nice to have her visit. She was late getting in (the airlines at their usual high level of efficiency), so that upset the plans we had for dinner that night with Jeff and Mariah. We went to Manchester the first day - shopping in Manchester Village and Orvis, and lunch at the Northshire Bookstore. Stopped at JK Adams on the way home. Dinner that night at Harvest and Hearth. On Friday, we drove out to Canajoharie so that she could see the show, and then went down to Sharon Springs to walk around and have lunch. Jeff and Mariah came for dinner than night. On the third day we did some sightseeing in downtown Saratoga Springs, shopping on Beekman Street, and lunch at The Local, before taking her to the airport.

We 'discovered' Sharon Springs back in May. Linda stumbled across the Beekman Boys web site, and wanted to see what it was like. They had a 'garden party' on a Saturday, so we drove out to see what it was like. Really neat! Met both Josh and Dr. Brent, bought Josh's book (a signed copy), lunch at the Black Cat, etc. Ever since, Linda has been hooked on the 'goat cam'.

After thinking about it for quite a while, I broke down and bought a mini-lathe a couple of months ago. I've been having fun ever since making pens, bottle stoppers, tool handles, etc. It's a very creative activity, and the products make nice gifts. I have a number of pens ready as Christmas gifts, and also a couple of bottle stoppers if we are invited to parties.

We talked to Dave last night - he's been in Hong Kong on vacation for a week, and we weren't sure that he was back. The plan is for us to travel out to San Jose at the end of next week, spend the weekend with Dave, and then drive up to Napa/Sonoma for a couple of days before heading back by way of Tiburon (Angel Island) and Sausalito. One last day in San Francisco before coming home. We have reservations for the Wine Train and for an early-morning trip to Alcatraz. Should be fun!

This image is of the show at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie.