Leaf-Peeping 2013

Fall is our favorite season. There is no better place to observe Fall’s magic than in the Adirondacks. Thus Joan and I used this week to continue our tradition of leaf-peeping.

Arrived at Camp Michael on Monday (10/1/13) evening at 6:15 P.M. We had purchases two Subway sandwiches, Corden Bleu & Tuscan Chicken, in Lowville. These plus Aunt Dorothea's chocolate pie and coconut cream pie and chocolate zucchini bread made for a pleasant welcome meal. Temperature in the camp was fine. That with the quiet made for great sleeping.

Arose Tuesday (10/2/13) morning at 6:15 AM. Turn on heat to take the morning chill out. Joan made us Thomas' Muffin egg sandwiches for breakfast. Opened the front door to find some Amanita mushrooms growing under the pine trees.

Left on our road trip around 10:30AM. Headed down Stillwater Road. Stillwater Reservoir is way down. The barge with a truck on board was having a difficult time landing.

Made our way down the Big Moose Road to Eagle Bay.

Once reaching Eagle Bay we headed for Inlet. Stopped at the Inlet park - a couple were sitting on a bench which was on top of the geocache.

The Fourth Lake boathouse looks no worse for wear.

Continued to Raquette Lake. There an SU fan expressed confidence in Saturday's upcoming game with Clemson.

Looking at the W.W. Duant Joan and I recalled our luncheon cruise (9.24.01).

Back on the highway we headed North to Blue Mt. Lake.

Continued on to Long Lake.

Did a u-turn and headed for Old Forge. Passing again through Blue Mountain pulled into Blue Mountain Designs where Joan bought me a hat. There was a large twig chair and an old rowboat next to the building.

Since it was only mid-afternoon we did not stop to eat at Daiker's. Went over the McKeever Road. Turned at Burdick's Crossing Road and passes the Valley Brook Drive In.

 Got to the Pine Tree parking lot in Brantingham just before 5:05 PM. Inquired if they were serving dinner. Since they were we told them we would be back. Drove around Brantingham Lake. Saw the Demmo's summer home.

Our meal (wedding soup, salad, Chicken Parm with zita) at the Pine Tree was excellent. Tammy, our waitress, did good. Stopped at the Grieg General Store and purchased the Watertown Daily Times. Get back to Camp Michael a little after 7:00 PM.