Day 271: Life's twists

Last week all of Fredonia was overjoyed because Jenn Suhr came home with an Olympic Gold Medal and put on an incredible demonstration for all her fans.  In the park, thousands cheered her success.  This week, we are mourning the loss of Jon Gollnitz,  a young soldier killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber.  It's so incredibly sad.  He had a small four-year old son and a large loving family.  I didn't know him, but Steve had him as a student when he was in middle school.

We were so excited that Colin and April were going to be arriving tomorrow for their friends' wedding, but now they aren't coming.  So, I ironed, cleaned and froze vegetables for hours.  It's better than crying.

Arab Hill was gorgeous today.  Just as we drove into the parking area, two partridges rustled through the underbrush.  I have never seen one before!  Despite the drought, or maybe because of it, the colors were brilliant.

This is the pond where our kids swim on Thursday of Quest.

The truck road near Arab Hill

Just what every hiker needs!

View from Farrington Hollow Rd.

Dibble Hill as seen from Farrington Hollow Rd.  We walk along the tree line beyond the silo. 

We could see Buffalo and Canada from Center Rd.