Good morning. Happy Monday. The work week comes back around on the calendar. The lunar eclipse has come and done it’s thing, the moon turned red then was fully restored by morning.
Currently 41 degrees and foggy. Today and Tuesday will be the warmest days of the week, looking for 78 degrees which is about 10 degrees above normal. Rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday, then cooler temperatures prevail with highs struggling to reach 60.
71 degrees and sunny as we head into the 11 o’clock hour. Going to be a nice day with a high of 83. Get out for lunch today if at all possible.
I am officially cleared from wearing the big sprain boot although I got a small ankle brace I was told I should wear as necessary. It sits inside the work boot and gives a little extra support. I’m clear to return to all normal activities but I should take it easy at first and build things up before I start climbing mountains – and wear the brace while doing anything that could hurt the ankle. I have an optional appointment in six weeks but I’m free to cancel as long as any final pain dissipates and my ankle is fully stable once again. I’m happy about that.
Tonight is the Save the Pine Bush Dinner and the speaker is going to talk about the controversial natural gas pipeline. Not exactly Pine Bush related but people wanted to hear about it. I will probably be busy in the kitchen washing dishes and prepping dinner like usual.
Looking to take off Friday and Monday for an extended weekend at Otter Creek, Independence River and Lowville area. I haven’t asked for the time off yet but the calendar looks like there is enough coverage at work. I was hesitant to take the time off until I had a final decision from my doctor. Should be a nice weekend with some good colors in higher elevations. I would love to paddle the Whetstone Reservoir which in fall should be so nice.
As we head into the 9 o’clock hour we are at 56. Cool start to what is certain to be a pleasant day. Decided to go for the long sleeve look today.
Halfway through September, by now the Adirondacks in higher elevation should be turning color. I will start posting some fall pictures from previous years. The cooler nights of recent have started to give the trees locally a hint of color.
Requested the election district shapefile from Albany County as I am hoping to make some interesting Google Maps from the recent primary results. I just sent them an email but if I don’t hear back in a couple of days, I’ll put in a phone call or file a formal FOIL request with the County Clerk. I’m kind of interested in visualizing the County Executive race. I had friends on both sides of the primary.
Tomorrow I go to the doctor to follow up on my sprained ankle. It’s pretty much healed, I haven’t been wearing the sprain boot much lately but I’ve been real careful with uneven surfaces. But most of the strength is back and I’ve increasingly been going for walks around.
I haven’t decided yet if I will take off Thursday and Friday to go up to Lewis County. I checked and the office has sufficient staff so I can get those days off. The weather looks nice but I still have to wonder if it’s too early with my sprained ankle. I feel pretty good but at the same time I have a nagging feeling it’s not as strong as it once was. This is the last weekend I can get out in September. I’ll make a decision by midday.
Fifty degrees and clear this morning. Looking for a sunny and pleasant day around 78 degrees with a steady breeze and low humidity. If you thought this was a dark morning, you’re not alone. Sunrise today wasn’t until 6:34 AM. Days are getting shorter, only 12 1/2 hour of daylight today.
Good morning. Currently 62 degrees and clear with haze. 92 degrees and hazy, hot and humid. Enjoy these last few hazy, hot and humid days of summer winter while they last!
