Yes, we like them apples

Our local favorite. Ontario Orchards grows many types of apples that flourish in our Central New York climate. Word has been that a late frost made this year’s crop dicier than usual at many of area orchards. So my dear wife Karen and I were glad to see a robust selection during our visit, including…

Spooky, yes

Signs of the season. Do you wish to send a little Halloween scare to those visiting your home, or a Thanksgiving welcome? Both sentiments are available at Ontario Orchards. Pumpkins in between, too.

Anybody looking for a scarecrow?

Comfortably seated. There must be a market for these homey scarecrow dolls resting at Ontario Orchards. Put them on a stick in your garden and the big birds won’t bother your plants. Perhaps. Or maybe just present one to a youngster in your life as a sign of the season.

It’s the month for Ontario Orchards

Hello, October! Come this time of year, my dear wife Karen and I head our car toward the intersections of Fulton and Oswego and the lovely goods put out by the folks at Ontario Orchards. I appreciate the iPhone photo opportunities of pumpkins and way more. Gourds of other colors. Yes, we’ll stretch it out…

October sunrise, dog rise

Cool mornings are expected by the family. Two of us appreciated the sun peeking over our backyard trees to say hello on a weekday morning as we approach mid-October. The cherished rescue mutt looked on from the deck as I captured the scene from the back door. Time: a few moments after 7 a.m.

October golf felt right

In the swing. We didn’t quite catch the last summer blast that graced us last week, but when Tater texted me with the invitation to fit in an October round of golf at Camillus last Friday, I was glad to join he, Nolan and Can Man. Pretty, yes. It rained on and off, keeping my…

On top of home ownership

Looking sweet. What happens a couple months short of one year into your first home? For terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic fiance George Three, the roof goes. The Roofing Guys came over darn fast and put up the new lid. It looks good. George says he knew it was on the schedule.

A George Two sunset

Deserves an ovation. Always on the lookout, George Two caught this gorgeous sunset from the shore of nearby Lake Ontario. He snapped at the perfect moment. Thank you, my friend.

Skelly finds new friends

Now it’s a flock of Skellys. Go drive past Skelly, terrific daughter Elisabeth advised. Her neighbor’s popular holiday hangout decoration has new friends, I discovered. Happy Halloween is on the way.

Skelly on the Telly

You’re blocking the screen, dude. Wonderful daughter Elisabeth discovered her very own Skelly. No, she did not buy a lawn-sized decorative scary figure comparable to what comes out for holidays on the neighbor’s lawn. She and fantastic fiance George Three now own an inside Skelly. When dear wife Karen and I went over for a…