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Hello Old Friend…….

Kim Kaslow

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Hello old friend….it's really good to see you once again…
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Wow…I can hardly believe that it is Oct. 12th and I have not blogged since September 26th!  I have to admit that the fair and my "real" job have kicked my butt hard this year.   I also had a few big fiber commitments that really worked me hard after the fair, but I am finally starting to feel as though I am coming up for air…whew!  I will share some highlights of the fair with you during the week.

Some of you may have noticed that my "www" website is down.  I am in the process of redoing it myself and I was definitely spanked hard when I managed to delete all of the work that I had done over the last week…..for you computer geeks…think "Format C".  Ouch!  I was hoping to get it up by Wednesday and I am still trying for that, but it may be closer to the end of the week.

More color on the mountain

Now that I have all of the "bad and the ugly" out of the way, I am going to share something very nice with you! (beware…this is a picture heavy post.)

Entrance into Squam

Yesterday Ken and I took his mom for a boat ride around Squam Lake in Holderness, NH, via the Holderness Science Center

Squam Lake is where the movie "On Golden Pond" was filmed.  It is about 1/2 hour away from Ken and I and just down the river from where Ash and Brian live.  Color here in the mountains is just starting to peak and as you can see the day was just about as beautiful and  perfect a fall day as there can bee.

In the above picture, we are leaving Little Squam Lake and moving into Squam Lake.  Notice the bird flying over the water……..you will see more about him a bit later.

Another small Island

Squam Lake is the second largest lake in NH.  When you are boating around the lake, it is a bit deceiving as to how large the lake is because of the many little islands it inhabits.  This is one of the little islands…..I think this one is "Mouse Island", but I could be wrong.

Color on the Lake

The Squam Lake Association has very strict guidelines which protect the natural shoreline of the lake.  What you do not see when you travel around the lake is any commercialism or shoreline dotted with houses and beaches.  What you do see is pretty much what the lake looked like hundreds of years ago…..lots of natural terrain.  Houses need to be built away from the shoreline and the land can not be cleared out for views.  Whilst there may indeed be a lot of homes…you do not see them.

Bald Eagle
 
Remember that flying bird?  Squam is a natural habitat for the American Bald Eagle.  What a treat it was for us to see this majestic bird flying about the lake and finally landing in one of the trees.  I had never seen a Bald Eagle, so this was an exciting first for me.

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 In addition to the Eagle, the lake is home to our beautiful Loons.  Every year the lake association sets up nesting areas for the loons to raise their young. While Squam lake is a very very clean and pristine lake, mercury in the fish is definitely something that is directly affecting loons and their ability to reproduce.

I had to work hard at getting the picture of this loon as he was very busy fishing for dinner.  Good thing I had my camera strap around my neck…..'just sayin'.

Tupelo

See that beautiful red tree?  I was fascinated to find out that it was a Tupelo tree.  I had no idea that the Tupelo was a tree that grew this far north.  I did a little research and found that the variety of Tupelo that grows this far north is the Black Gum Tree (Black Tupelo)…one of the oldest trees in New England.  Brings it full round circle for me and the beloved bees :).

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I have many many more pictures, but I think you get a feeling for the incredibly beautiful day we had.  Each year when Autumn rolls around, I truly am amazed at the beauty that surrounds me. I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country.

Just to keep this knitting related…..I did take my knitting along :).  There is some angora goodness in that little knitting basket…. 🙂

It sure is good to be back amongst old friends!

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28 thoughts on “Hello Old Friend…….”

  2. It’s so great to hear from you and I’ve been wonderful what was taking your time. The pictures are wonderful. You have a beautiful fall. We’re already into winter! I’m am thrilled that next weekend I’ll be able to give you a real hug!

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  3. Always good to hear from you – can you believe the colors this year? Such a blessing, given the hard times…we can still take pleasure in something for given to us for free.

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  6. We are having a wonderful fall, aren’t we? The Poconos were very pretty this last week and I made sure to go out for a jog or a hike each day I was there. While it was lovely, I much prefer our NH mountains any day of the year. Thanks for sharing your day.

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  8. I’ve checked every day to see if you had posted yet. I knew you would be back after the fair. Yea! The pictures are awesome. Haven’t we had the most beautiful weather around here? You pictures are great! Isn’t it a wonderful thrill to see your first eagle? I remember the first time I saw one. It was a great memory! Thanks for the effort to post the pictures. They’re great.

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  11. The pictures are beautiful. I live in Wisconsin and we took a trip to Copper Falls last Saturday and the scenery was breath taking. NH looks like northern Wisconsin. I never get tired of seeing a bald eagle on the lake or watching the loons and their little ones. Our loons have already left so will have to wait til next year.

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  12. Lovely photographs. Looking at the photos of the lake made me suddenly remember canoeing around Squam Lake when I was at summer camp as a child. It was beautiful then, and appears to be just as beautiful now.
    Thanks

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  13. Oh.. homesick-city.. I have been to Squam Lake (so many moons ago I won’t even tell you). The photos you took are wonderful.
    And I can almost hear the loons calling –
    Sorry that this week was a doozie. Hope it gets better very soon.

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  14. So pretty! It reminds me of Michigan upper peninsula (aslo with loons and bald eagles!) I do miss fall in New England–although the Midwest is beautiful, the colors of New England seem to glow more. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. HEY KIM – sure good to have you back – feeling a little something missing with no blog post from you – knew you were busy , but missed you anyway – yes fall this year sure is giving us a glorious display here too in ontario- must be all that summer rain- looking forward to hearing about all your fiber works
    best pat

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  22. Oh, what a beautiful outing. All the trees, the lake, the loons, and the eagles remind me of my home state of Minnesota (although our trees don’t put on quite as bright a show), which I miss dreadfully at this time of year.
    Good luck with the website redesign, and I’m excited to see what angora goodness is in that basket.

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  26. You and my sister must have a discussion. She has always said On Golden Pond was filmed at Little Squam. You are right – both are beautiful and the colors are great. The fall colors are, I think, the only thing I miss from New England. Well, maple syrup and some other things.

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  28. Nice pictures. And I can’t wait for the new site to be up. I love the yarn I just received for the Autumn Arbor stole. I have been on a lace kick lately and I really love your color ideas.
    Programing is hard. I hope you get it done.

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