I am very happy to see that this big storm didn’t affect us this past weekend. Not all people would agree with me I’m sure. We are still moving snow around and cleaning roofs here at home and at my dad’s from the last one.
A couple of my friends in North Carolina really got walloped with snow. Their state is not equipped to deal with storms of this nature...one stated that she herself didn’t even own a snow shovel! No doubt they are not really necessary in most of the southern states.
The Hut was busy from start to finish this past Saturday during their lunch from 11-3. The snowmobilers are certainly enjoying all the snow that has recently fallen. They just have had to deal with super frigid temps in order to ride. The Hut will be open again for lunch from 11-3 this Saturday, 205 South Main Street. They also have their 50th anniversary celebration coming up on Saturday March 7th.
The only date in February for the Cabin Fever Reliever at the Andover Congregational Church is on the 21st from 10-2 so mark your calendars now so you don’t miss it. That is the same day as the Roxbury Radar Run being held from 12-5. If you haven’t registered to run I believe it would be just as exciting to be a spectator!
My husband gifted me a wonderful bird feeder for Christmas with a camera in it. I’ve had it set up on my front porch until I can find a more permanent placement. I love seeing the pictures of the variety of birds. I always have out suet for the woodpeckers and black sunflower seeds for all the rest.
We have had a red bellied woodpecker which is a bit rare for this area according to my bird book along with a few hairy woodpeckers. Other birds have been a tufted titmouse, Mr. and Mrs. cardinal, nuthatches, chickadees, bluejays, goldfinches, evening grosbeaks, and mourning doves.
Now that February is here Burke Hill Farm is ready to go with their blueberry deliveries. Believe me...they are delicious! The blueberry van goes to 7 different states. They will be delivering in our area on February 25 to Bethel at the Gem parking lot at 3:00 and in Rumford at the Tractor Supply parking lot at 3:50. Please visit https://www.burkehillfarm.com/orderblueberries for more information and to place an order; you won’t be disappointed.
I hope you are all staying warm and cozy. Please send any news you have my way. diananadeau@ymail.com
Great roundup of whats happening around town. The bird feeder camera is such a smart gift idea, getting those close-up shots of woodpeckers must be increidble. I've been trying to attract more variety to my feeder too and the black sunflower seed tip is solid, they really do prefr it over the mixes. Burke Hill blueberries sound amazing btw, nothing beats locally sourced fruit in the winter months.