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BLESSINGS

This is the time of year that Bob and I reflect on our years of innkeeping at the Canterbury House.  You see, May 4, 1998 was the day the Canterbury House became ours and our lives changed in ways, we … Continue reading

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Hint of Color, Week 3

Here are more shots of our barometer tree…..I think this will be the last shots of this tree.  Columbus Day Week-end is upon us.   Colors haven’t peaked in this area yet.  Trees have more popping to do.  Even with their subtle … Continue reading

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A Hint of Color, Week 2

I thought I would share our “barometer tree” with you again, a week later.  This past week brought some down right chilly temps over night and warm sunny days—That perfect combination, for fall colors.  The rain storm that predicted high winds, … Continue reading

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Views from Mt. Tom

Last Sunday, I told Bob “Take a Hike! Now, don’t take off your hiking boots…..I know what you are thinking!  We were meeting friends for dinner that evening, so he wouldn’t be able to get in his normal 2-4 mile … Continue reading

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A Hint of Color

Every year, right after Labor Day, we watch this tree as it starts to change, from our patio. Every year, we think “it’s too early” but as predictable as our thoughts are, this tree proves us wrong.   We realized this morning, … Continue reading

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WOW, WHAT A PARTY!

  Last night, Woodstock put on a community free dinner to commemorate our recovery from tropical storm Irene.  What a difference a year makes!  Great food, perfect weather, terrific community spirit.  This was an amazing event….this free dinner fed over … Continue reading

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Vermont Is Strong!

As the anniversary of Tropical storm Irene approaches, August 28th, it is nice to be able to say “What a difference a year makes!”  It is amazing to see how Vermont’s recovery has progressed.  It has been a year of hard … Continue reading

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SEASONS GREETINGS

Yes, the holiday season is upon us.  Seems to come faster and faster each year, doesn’t it?  This year for us it was especially fast because we spent 23 out of 30 days in November on vacation.  This wasn’t just … Continue reading

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Irene…Rest in Peace!

This is my very last post on that nasty Irene!  It is time to give her the ol’ Viking Funeral.   In the month since her visit, it is nothing short of a miracle, all the progress that has been … Continue reading

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Woodstock, Post Irene Update 9/10/11

Progress, progress and more progress….. Well, it is a beautiful early September day, (the air is giving us a little teaser of coolness, that tells us fall is knocking on our door!)  The most significant progress to report is about … Continue reading

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Woodstock Post Irene Update 9/2/11

Another day of amazing progress…….More shops opened today and  as I drove through downtown, people were sitting outside at two of our cafes, having a bite to eat and coffee.  Bentley’s is opening for dinner this evening.   Prince & the Pauper is … Continue reading

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Woodstock, Post Irene Update 9/1/11

Lots of progress today…… Betsy from Sugar Bush Farms let us know that they are open for visitors.  Billings Farm is opening tomorrow, Sept 2.  Our local laundromat has been given the okay to open.  (Can full restoration of water … Continue reading

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Irene and Woodstock

First, let me start off by saying, we are fine, Bob and I and our home The Canterbury House are thankfully intact and unscathed.  Our little community has fallen down and skinned its knees.  As you have all seen on … Continue reading

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Walking Tour of Woodstock Village

This morning I decided I would avail myself to truly one of the best things about living in the Village of Woodstock, VT–WALKING.  There isn’t a bad time to walk the village, but one of the best times is a … Continue reading

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Covered Bridges Half Marathon & The Canterbury House…Encore

The Covered Bridges Half Marathon of 2011 is now a distant, happy memory.  As innkeepers, Bob  and I look forward to this week-end all year.  When we decided to purchase the Canterbury House, all those years ago, we didn’t know … Continue reading

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