It's Christmas Day!

Overcast and 23 degrees.

There was no additional accumulation of snow overnight.


Tom beat me to it!

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Yesterday was one of the reasons I love living here!

Yes - I saw some wonderful old friends and shared memories going back 42 years, but it was also a spectacular day in the country!


The rime that had blanketed Paris Hill, yesterday, had spread southward, and this is what the trees looked like as I began the drive up Craigfoot Road.


Whe I reached the 5 corners, I headed straight ahead, up Tubbs Road.

The scenery was a magnificent Christmas gift and reminded my why I don't want to be in Florida!

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At the same time, Jim Cieslak was taking pictures up on Skyline Drive, West of Deansboro, and he sent me these photographs to share with you:

(Thanks loads, Jim!)




It was dusk when I drove past Carol Gloss' little house overlooking Bailey Lake .......

............ and I made my daily pass up Putnam Street, stopping to enjoy the Verdons' light / music display! (If you haven't taken time to do that, yet, it's worth your while to drive up Putnam Sreet, pull over to the curb, tune your radio to 87.9 FM and listen to the music. THEN the pattern of lights will make sense!

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I'll be having "Christmas" again tomorrow with my daughter, Allison, her husband, Rick, and my grandson, Iain, at their home in Ballston Lake.

No blog post on Monday, but check back on Tuesday morning.

Enjoy your vacations and drive safely!

Good Christmas Eve Morning!

It's 23 degrees and overcast.

WKTV's morning weather forecast: "Clouds will be stubborn to break today with some low level moisture lingering about. We'll likely see a few peeks of sunshine slowly develop this afternoon.

Expect chilly conditions this evening and overnight. Temperatures will fall back into the teens if you will be out later this evening to church services. We expect dry conditions.

A weak upper level trough will dive into the interior northeast for later tomorrow and Sunday, giving us the chance for some light snow showers. A much larger storm will track close to the coast on Sunday and Monday. The storm still looks to pass to the east of CNY, but will likely bring an accumulating snow to portions of Massachusetts and Long Island.

Chilly conditions early next week will give way to milder weather before the first of the year."

He's on his way, and as of 7:47, this was Santa's position.

(Click to enlarge.)

If your vehicle has OnStar, you can find just where Santa is by pushing the OnStar button! OR, you can either go directly to the NORAD tracking site or ask Google to track Santa.

Santa's special helper! Yesterday afternoon, Andy said that today might be a long day, but "that's o.k.!"

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Before any packages are opened, many Watervillians will be attending
special Church services this afternoon and evening.

The Waterville Times carries a complete list.

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Taizé Service

Monday evening at 7:00 at Grace Episcopal Church.


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WCS SPORTS NEXT WEEK

at Digital Sports.com


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AT THE LIBRARY NEXT WEEK

MONDAY

Wii Play All Day 10 - 5:00
Stop in anytime to play Wii games with your friends.

Lego Club 3 - 6:00
All Ages
Stop into the library on Mondays anytime between
3-6pm to build with legos and mega blocks!
At the end of each month we will have a building competition.

Children under 5 must be accompainied by an adult, children 5 & up may be dropped off.

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TUESDAY

Knit 2gether
Every Tuesday @ 7pm

For all the want to be knitters, beginners, advanced or
anywhere in between. This is a weekly meeting where you
can come relax, chat and knit with fellow knitters.

Please bring your own supplies. Knitting books will be available for you to checkout or just to look through while you're here.

This is a drop in program, you do not need to come every week.

WEDNESDAY

Movie Matinee 1:00 P.M.


Movie: Despicable Me
Free Movie. Free Popcorn.
Bring your friends and family to see this new movie on our big screen.

Kids' Club

Join us every Wednesday at 3pm for crafts, snacks, games,
adventures, friends and more!

Kindergarten - 6th grade
Kids in 2nd - 6th grade can be dropped off


THURSDAY
Family Movie Night 6:00 P.M.

Free Movie. Free Popcorn.
Movie: Shrek Forever After

For more information about activities:
Amanda Briggs 841-4651 ABriggs@midyork.org


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Merry Christmas to all of you!

Thursday evening

It's 23 degrees and just an occasional bit of snow/sleet.
(Is that called sneet?)

I think it will make for some nice sliding!


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And there's a sled on the porch of this prize-winner, on Elmwood!

(See The Waterville Times for all the Waterville Garden Club Decorating Contest winners!)

Main Street and the Post Office / Dollar General parking lots were
as crowded as the one at CVS!

West of Sangerfield on Route 20, a "conga line" of two State snowplows were clearing the two- or three-inch accumulation of snow. You can see that there's rime on the trees .........

........... but it was nothing like the frosting that I found in Hanover, a mile or two north of the village.

There, the frozen fog was nearly an inch thick on twigs and weeds and it was a beautiful sight!

At the very "top" of Shanley Road, a super-sized greeting card!

Later, this afternoon, this was the view of "downtown" Sangerfield
from Newberry Road!

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WKTV's afternoon forecast: "Light snow continues to fall across Central New York today. Snowfall today will be on the lighter side, but enough to accumulate. A general trace to 2" regionwide will fall today. Snow showers come to an end this evening.

Some sunshine mixed with clouds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A storm will track close to the coast on Sunday and Monday. The storm looks to pass to the east , but may be close enough to give us snow. There are still many question marks about the track of the storm, so stay tuned!

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CHRISTMAS EVE

4:30 pm

Family Festival Eucharist and Pageant

Grace Episcopal Church

201 East Main Street


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A service of Scripture and carols
will be held at the United Methodist Church on Tower Street at 8:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve.
Everyone is welcome!

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Everyone seems to be talking about "Casey," but I have not heard that she's been found or even seen, so please continue to be on the lookout for her!

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Have a nice evening, everyone!

Thursday morning

Garbage Day!

It's 22.8 degrees at 5:45 with light snow falling
and an overnight accumulation of about two inches.

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There is still no word on Casey's whereabouts
despite day-long searches by many friends, and Jennifer Neff has asked me
to post the family pet's picture again.


"Casey is 15 and 1/2 years old, is partially blind, deaf and very disoriented because of her age. She has a large spot (mole/wart) on her forehead and a large lump on her right side near her back leg. Don gave Casey to me as a puppy for Christmas 15 years ago, we really are hoping for a Christmas miracle. "

Please phone 841-4943

or Email the blogger if you have any information!


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WKTV's morning forecast: "Light snow continues to fall across Central New York today. Some patchy freezing drizzle, especially to the west may create a few slick spots this morning. Be careful on bridges and overpasses. Snowfall today will be on the lighter side, but enough to accumulate. A general trace to 2" region-wide will fall today. Snow showers come to an end this evening.

Some sunshine mixed with clouds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A storm will track close to the coast on Sunday and Monday. The storm looks to pass to the east , but may be close enough to give us snow. "

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A Special Website!

Norad Tracks Santa

with a Christmas Eve link to Google Earth!

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TODAY at the LIBRARY

Polar Express Story Hour

Ages 2-10

Come in your pj's, hear the classic story, make snowman soup
and reindeer food and get your own Christmas bell.

Thursday Dec 23, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

Please sign up by phoning
Amanda Briggs at 841-4651

ABriggs@midyork.org

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Once again, a reminder that you do NOT need to
head to the mall for last-minute Christmas gifts!

A list of places right in or near Waterville where you can find
just the right gifts
for just the right people!


You don't NEED to go to the city to SHOP for Christmas presents:
you can do that right round here!



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Morgan's Hardware

all sorts of gift goods - and don't forget the furniture department, upstairs!

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NEW, next to Morgan's:

Jaycees Gifts & Goodies
for your pets.

mon thru sat 10am to 8pm.

The owner, Jackie Connolly, wrote:
" In the next month I will be adding dog and cat treats, biscuits, and other goodies.
I carry mostly dog products, cat products,
I also carry jewelry for young teens to older women,
tote bags, tshirts,
dog strollers,
collectibles.

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At Stewart's

Gift cards for everything from Hot fudge Sundaes to Gasoline

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Totally-U
E. Main Street

Cuts, curls, color, artificial nails, manicures, pedicures and now soothing hot wax
wraps for tired hands! 841-8230.

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A Serene Touch Day Spa
W. Main Street
Spa, salon, Gift Certificates. 841-4200

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YUM!
Gift Certificates - always the right color; one size fits all!


New York Pizzeria 841-8898
La Petite Maison 841-8030
Michael's Fine Food & Spirits 841-3077
The Huddle on Main, Inc. 841-4444
The Village Diner 841-3030

Order Party Platters from Foodking 841-4718


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A WHOLE YEAR
of everything you want to know:

The Waterville Times
Subscriptions: 841-4105


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Phone for Floral Deliveries
Merri-Rose Florist 841-8109
Alcotts Greenhouses 841-8285

and visit their shops for lots of gifting ideas!

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Car Wash Greetings
Car Wash CARDS -

both at the Liquor Store on Main Street

841-4151

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The Waterville Historical Society
in the old library building on East Main Street.
Good selection of gifts for adults AND children!

Open Wednesdays from 10 - 4 and Saturdays from 10 - 2.

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"White's Pottery and Queen Bee Jewelry"

north of Deansboro on Rt. 12B

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Suzy Quayle has reminded me that there's a new
artisans corner in Clinton

(right on the corner where McHarris Gifts used to be.)

You can find her Zookeys there!

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Last January, continued.




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What I plan on doing and actually end up doing are, sometimes, two completely different things. However, it is my intent to go out and around the community this morning!

If I see or hear anything exciting that should be shared with you, I'll do it!

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Drive Carefully and Have a good day!

Is it Wednesday already?

That must mean that

tomorrow is GARBAGE DAY!!


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Right now it's 25 degrees and it's "spitting" icy snow bits.
It has been doing that most of the day and there's very little accumulation.

IN THE NEWS

WKTV. "Weather Channel Ranks Boonville 2nd Snowiest in U.S."

WCS Boys' Varsity Basketball hosts Morrisville this evening at 7:30


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There is still no word on "Casey."

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I apologize to everyone who is looking forward to new photographs, but I have barely left my computer, today. Nothing's wrong with it - or me! - but I had several projects that I wanted to finish and then helped out someone else with a fun Photoshop project.

Between those projects I cooked little "elf" goodies and wrote more Christmas cards to put into the mail in the morning and
finished this card, for all of you!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

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Afterthought.

A few weeks ago I had thoughts of making a "blog" calendar and began going through past years' January posts to pick out some favorite photographs.

The calendar, of course, never materialized ---- perhaps it will next year! In the meantime, here are (at least) a few pictures for you to look at.

Antique shop in Bouckville.

A lock on the Chenango Canal.

The Congregational church at Paris Green.

The swing tree in winter.

Barn in Augusta.

More tomorrow, maybe!

If YOU have particular favorites, please let me know --- perhaps some sort of publication will result!


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Have a good evening!

Please Help find "Casey"!

"Casey" Neff

In my morning mail was a letter from Jennifer Neff asking for blog-readers' help:

" Our 15 1/2 year old black lab,Casey, slipped out of her collar from our back yard on Berrill Ave. around 7 pm on December 21.

We had a search party looking for her until after 10 pm with no luck. We are hoping someone took her in. She is partially blind, deaf and very disoriented because of her age. She has a large spot (mole/wart) on her forehead and a large lump on her right side near her back leg. Don gave Casey to me as a puppy for Christmas 15 years ago, we really are hoping for a Christmas miracle. "

Please phone 841-4943

or Email the blogger if you have any information!

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Rusty and Joan just sent me two wonderful photographs of frozen fog, taken this morning!

WCS SPORTS

from the O-D.

Waterville 63, Hamilton 35
Monday’s Game
Hamilton 6 7 10 12 — 35
Waterville 16 24 11 12 — 63
Hamilton (0-1, 1-2): Cameron Fisher 6, Lucas Rhyde 10, John Adrezejek 13, Phil Douchinsky 4, Tom Hilgenberg 2.
Waterville (1-0, 2-0): Derek Schmidt 1, Jacob Murray 6, Jared Henderson 12, Jordan Henderson 21, Ryan Bengough 3, Dan Kemp 4, Pat Zennon 4, Greg Elliott 6, Jake Perrin 4, Nick Zielinski 2.
3-point goals: Hamilton 4 (Fisher 2, Andrezejek 2); Waterville 6 (Jared Henderson 3, Jordan Henderson 3).

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WKTV's morning forecast: "Light freezing drizzle is being reported in some spots this morning. There may be some slick spots this morning, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Any morning freezing drizzle will switch over to snow showers this afternoon. Little accumulation expected. High temperatures climb to near 30 for most areas. More snow showers continue tonight and tomorrow, with little accumulation expected.

Some sunshine on Christmas Eve followed by some flurries on Christmas.

Another storm shows up late Christmas weekend. The storm looks to pass to the east on Sunday, but may be close enough to give us snow. "

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A service of Scripture and carols will be held
at the United Methodist Church on tower Street
at 8:00 P.M. on christmas Eve.

Everyone is welcome!


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More later.

Have a good day!

N.B. There are less than two dozen Christmas Trees left in the Park!

Tuesday afternoon

Tomorrow is Recyclables Day!

and

WCS VACATION

No School December 22, 2010- January 2, 2011

Click HERE for some great pictures of the MPS "Pie in the Face Contest!"

LOOKING AHEAD

The WKTV forecast: "Light snow and some light freezing drizzle is possible tonight. Watch out for the potential of one or two slick spots. More light snow showers will continue on Wednesday and Thursday.

Another storm shows up late Christmas weekend. The storm looks to pass to the east on Sunday, but may be close enough to give us snow. We'll keep an eye on it."

Looking good for Santa!

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AT THE LIBRARY


Holiday Movie Night* Thursday, December 21st
6pm | Movie: Disney's A Christmas Carol


Take a break from all of the holiday rush and watch this classic movie on the big screen.

Book Nook Holiday Sale * Going On Now
Everything in the Book Nook is now only 10 cents each!

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On the subject of carolling, The Sanger Avenue Singers went on their annual caroling tour of Sanger Avenue and Madison Street last Saturday evening, ending their walk with "O Tannenbaum!" sung standing in front of the Christmas tree in the bandstand.

On Thursday evening, the Waterville Rotary Club will be caroling at the Harding Nursing Home at 6 o'clock in the evening.




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The DPW was at work today cleaning up snowbanks making room for
more .......... just in case!

December 22, 2008

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IMPOSTERS in TOWN?

First I saw one in the Post Office parking lot ..............

................. then another in front of Foodking!


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ELSEWHERE

Seen from S. Brothertown Road, giant icicles hang on the walls of the quarry in
Oriskany Falls.

Favorite tree skeletons, next to Route 12B south of Clinton.

FOR THE RECORD

Dec. 22, 2009

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Have a good evening, everyone!