Russ Nelson

Went for a hike on our land. Checking out the trail to make sure it was skiable for winter. It was, mostly. There's still a few trees down that I couldn't drag off. I'll need to get back there with a chainsaw before the blackflies get too bad in the spring. There's about a two week period during which you can do outdoor things unmolested.

This was the last bike ride of the season. It was a beautifully warm and clear day. Definitely indian summer. Went straight from home to Parishville. Stopped at the high school to examine the new DANC fiber entrance. Also spotted the existing Verizon fiber entrance. But no sign of the DANC fiber itself. Went out of town heading for Hopkinton. Saw the DANC fiber spooled up on the side of the road. Was considering going all the way to Hopkinton, but I'm glad I didn't, because Green Rd heading north was a thrill ride. Dropped around 200 feet in a mile and a quarter. I could see all the way to the St. Lawrence river. Gorgeous, just gorgeous.