Good morning! On this first day of the State Fair in Albany we have mostly cloudy skies with clearing to points south and east. Its warming up fairly quickly, mercury is pushing 30 as we head towards the day’s expected high of 84, which will happen by two or so. There is a south breeze at 10 mph. The dew point is 65 degrees. The muggy weather ends Saturday around 3 am.

Still pretty undecided about my weekend plans. I like the Adirondack idea of heading up to Wells but I also like the idea of heading out to Mine Kill State Park. If I do the later, it will ensure I have time to get my oil change done this weekend. I also will be able to swim in a nice pool — and not have to leave until Saturday. On the other hand, if I go to the Adirondacks I could swim all day at the Wells or Spectulator beach, possibly paddle part of the Sacanadaga River north of Auger Falls, and camp either on Pumpkin Hollow Road or up in White House.

Keep chewing over dashboard cameras. There are so many options and range in price, but I’m looking for something affordable but good quality. Those aren’t totally mutually exclusive. But before I start driving more for work this fall, I would like to be able to start recording my trips not just for safety but so I can save the scenic views and upload them to Youtube later on.