Fall Foliage Tour Part 4

 Here's me, Wesley, proudly posing in front of one

of the many Vermont covered bridges still in use today.

After all, how could we not show a covered bridge in Vermont? Aren't we the only state left with covered bridges? Wasn't there even a movie called, Bridges of Caledonian County?

Maybe I have that wrong.

We decided to take a look at what's under the bridge. No one ever talks about the underneath of bridges. We were surprised at what we found down there. No quiet little stream here, it was white water rapids. Who knew such drama lay beneath the bridge? It's my job to smile, but honestly, I was a bit nervous. I nearly broke into a concerned frown. Thank goodness I'm a professional.

Here I am standing on the cliff's edge to give you a better view of the danger that lurks beneath the bridge. Even the wind was wild, it was trying to blow my hat off.  Notice my apron. They put the drinks one on me so we would have a water theme going. How 'bout a Perilous Photography theme???

Here's a good shot of the water. It was powerful looking!

(Remind me to wait in the car next year)

Ok, so my hat blew off but here I stand still pretending this is really enjoyable. Couldn't we have just gone to the cheese place?

  

We found this nice bench not far from the cliff's edge. You can sit and rest on it. I choose to stand on it so I could get an even better view of the dangerous, perilous rapids and rocks below.

 Just ignore that mans arm in the photo.

I was really happy to be back in the car.

~Wes

Fall Foliage Tour Part 3

 Not only does Vermont have a lot of trees and farms, it has villages. And in the heart of every village, (well not every village, some villages are so small, hardly anyone lives there) So I'll say in the heart of most villages, they have a general store. General stores are where you go to get what you need and say Hi to your neighbors. They are like micro-mini Department/Food stores with a great, big warm heart. You can buy gourmet coffee, a fresh baked muffin made by a neighbor, a hat, a new broom and tin foil. You can discuss the weather, get directions, decide what other kinds of muffiins the neighbor should bake and get advice about snow or gardening.

We stopped at this General Store. They were surprised to say Hi to a traveling mannequin. The owners of The Vermont Apron Company got more gourmet coffee and a bottle of plum juice. They never had plum juice before and were happy to have some. Me? I just stood out front and watched the traffic go by. I didn't want plum juice and frankly it was a lot of fun to smile at the people driving by. Vermonters wave a lot!

I wasn't sure if it was me or the hot pizza sign that excited them.

The theme here is roads of Vermont (I guess... I'm inventing here). I'm standing on the edge of one. There are lots of them so I'm wearing my Big Wheel Apron and Tool Hat. Why the tool hat? Because on the road, at some point  you need tools. We don't talk about it much but cars break down. Its just one of those sad, sad topics we try to keep under our lids.

Here's a closer look at me with my Tool Apron. Yeah, my grey slacks match. Good styling, I thought.They left me standing here for quite awhile. I think there was a map issue. It was ok, though. I got to hear big trucks blow their horns as they drove past. I think they liked the Tool Hat.

~Wes

Foliage Tour Part 2

Vermont is filled with big trees, fields, fences and lots of leaves. Here I am standing under a tree just being a man...... in my Being a Man Apron. I'm being brave,too. There's an electric fence right behind me. I could topple right onto it. I don't even have my leg brace on. But in the face of this danger, I keep on smiling with my arms folded and hope they move me soon. That's what I do. It's my job.

We drove onward and the owners suddenly stopped the car, announcing they had found a "canopy of yellow". All I know is suddenly I'm left standing in traffic. And I'm wondering why they didn't dress me in the yellow apron to match the "canopy of yellow". At least we're in Vermont. Vermont has it's own category of traffic.......as you can see in the photo.

Here's a test of my acting skills. I have been stood here in this field with cows not far off. I'm told that the little electric wire hung on posts will hold them off. I've become a skeptic. I'm to mention that the hills behind me are covered in color and you can even see an official Vermont Farm in the background! (You have to look close, it's about a few inches off my right ear and above my shoulder.)

Here's a wider view. I had hoped this photo would show how close I am to being trampled in a stampede but I guess not. You'll have to trust me on that one.

~ Wes

Fall Foliage Tour Part 1

Today was the big Day! I went in the car with the owners of  The Vermont Apron Company! (they listen to weird music, use a GPS, eat cupcakes and onion rings for lunch and alternatively drink plum juice, diet soda and organic decaf coffee.) ....hmmm...I have nothing but good things to say about them!

I also immediately discovered they were people with tools but no real plan. They had a GPS, a camera, me and a variety of aprons. Other than that, it was music, cupcakes, assorted drinks and a lot of "chillin" as they called it. There was a lot of spontaneous verbal spurts such as " Hey! That looks good!" .This would be followed by us pulling over and hopping out for pictures.This would also be followed by a change of clothes for me and once I was even left standing naked chest on the side of the road. I met a lot of people, most of them laughing hilariously, I guess Vermonters laugh hilariously a lot. At least that's what I saw.

Oh, and there was that woman who shreaked when I was pulled feet first out of the back of the car while we were parked next to the lake. No idea what she was thinking.We were busy working and had a great day doing it!

Me showing off the lake.  I smiled really big so everyone would know how much I love lakes!

Notice I am wearing a navy and white outfit to match the colors of the water.

I can't name the lake. It's location will be a contest later in the week....SSHHHH...

Here's a better view and you can just barely see leaves turning in the background.

Look over my shoulders to see them.

They were packing the car and left me standing here.

It's a funny little building. They thought it was an outhouse.

Maybe it is an outhouse, interesting that it faces the forest.

Next photo group tomorrow!

~Wes

It's Official!

 They made it official. Monday will be my foliage tour day. I"m geared up and thinking about what to wear. I hear it's going to be in the 50's. I better find a sweatshirt to wear....and probably a hat would be a good idea. I haven't heard where we're going and knowing them, we're probably going to put on sweatshirts, get into the car and head off looking for scenery and leaves. I"ve been in this store for a long time.I can't wait to head outside.

~Wes