Category Archives: New England

Flash! First Robin of Spring.

Posted on April 3, 2015 by On the North River

Pretty late for this area.  But for a ground forager; frozen ground, several feet of snow still covering everything and what should be open water is ice.  Took a later flight North, I guess. Didn’t come near the house either, … Continue reading →

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Hosed (updated for Palm Sunday)

Posted on March 28, 2015 by On the North River

On the morning before Palm Sunday we woke up to more Global Warming… As you can guess by the bird tracks on the porch, we feed the birds over the winter.   The only guests we’ve had. Happy Palm Sunday and … Continue reading →

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More grief about Global Warming

Posted on March 22, 2015 by On the North River

Sippican Cottage reports sad news from Maine… Skowhegan Maple Fest 2015 The Maple Festival is supposed to celebrate the culmination of sugaring season in Maine. There’s a problem. There is no sugaring season in Maine, and there might not be … Continue reading →

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“Ice ahead!” …Quack, Quack!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by On the North River

Boston Duck Tours will begin its 21st season today, but with some special measures to avoid frozen feathers. The duck boats will either not go in the water at all or make an abbreviated swim thanks to ice still clogging … Continue reading →

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Whoopie

Posted on March 16, 2015 by On the North River

BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s made history by having the snowiest, and probably most miserable, season since 1872. The official measurement of 108.6 inches at Logan International Airport Sunday night topped a season record of 107.6 inches set in 1995-96, according … Continue reading →

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Melt…updated

Posted on March 13, 2015 by On the North River

March 7th March 11th March 12th (60 degrees) March 16th No Robins yet.    Oh! Look!  Penguin tracks!!!

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Haiku to you too.

Posted on March 5, 2015 by On the North River

God! Am I relieved that I don’t have to ride the T …no more, no more… This is such an interesting story, you don’t have to understand the geography of the places mentioned to understand the profound effect the near … Continue reading →

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March 1st… Yay! I hope.

Posted on March 1, 2015 by On the North River

And finally, it is a modern seasonal custom to display the images of girls in Bikinis (or less) to conjure up powerful sympathetic magic hastening the oncoming of warmer weather… (Pssst, Doug!  This is the one you asked for!)

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Democrats, no doubt.

Posted on February 26, 2015 by On the North River

Until the knee is healed from the surgery, I’m limited to taking photos of the house and yard. Remember, don’t feed birds bread during the winter.  There aren’t enough calories, they can starve with full stomachs.

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Snow and Rain tomorrow, clear the roof.

Posted on February 21, 2015 by On the North River

I think when I get the bill I’ll need a good stiff drink… Nah!  No stiff drink… now I can’t afford it.   Just kidding, it’s worth every penny.  These guys did a great job. Boy! Do I hate winter!!!

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