Thanks to all who participated in the Rake-a-thon

[Dennis C. During]

Thanks to all who participated in the Rake-a-thon.  I hope that your baths have soothed the aching muscles.  The chips are more nicely spread than ever.

 

Thanks to all those who encouraged those who participated.

 

Thanks also to those who have contributed funds which have been used for Park improvements, tools, and maintenance labor.

 

There is a new seating area around a fallen log on the north side of the long wall that runs from the "Forge" to the House.  The path to it is covered in wood chips.  It is usable now, but will be better after the first frost kills of most of the insects.

 

As evening comes earlier and earlier, pay attention to the factors that make evenings at the Park surprisingly well lit:

 

1. Moonlight (especially in the period between the waxing half moon and full moon, starting in about 3 weeks)

2. Clouds, which reflect light from the cities.

3. Snow cover, which also reflects available light.

 

Perhaps we can ask for some kind of extension of the legal hours for the Park or for a permit to have after-work and after-dinner walks even after dusk.  We would have to make some kind of special effort to clean up after the dogs, possibly the next morning because we may well miss our dogs' contribution to soil fertilization.

 

Dennis C. During

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