http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj The daily goings on around Antlers Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:01:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For a day that was supposed to be stormy, it was fantastic.  The black flies were not too bad and we were able to get some outdoor stuff taken care of.  The temperatures hovered around 70 with sun and clouds until 7 p.m.ish.  Cedars cabin has a new roof and ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2009/06/11/june-11/ It has been an interesting day…one of those days when you have it all planned out and nothing you thought would get accomplished get done.  A request from the previous director, Jay, he wanted a garden planted in honor of his wife, Kris, who passed away last August.  A great ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2009/06/08/one-of-those-days/ While pulling weeds I noticed a black spider with white hair.  It was poised in the shadows of a broad hosta leaf.  A slight breeze moved the leaves every few minutes.  An unsuspecting small grasshopper was sunning him/herself on the tip of the same leaf.  As the breeze blew the ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/06/14/much-to-see/ I know that is has been awhile since I have written. It has been busy here.  The smell has finally left my house.  Thank goodness, I took things apart when I did; could you imagine what it would have been like after the hot and humid weather we have had ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/06/13/14/ It has been a quite few days with the students gone on trips.  We have been able to get some projects done that you cannot do with people in camp.  The weather has been okay, but the black flies nearly carried us away yesterday!    Rob, Chris and I were working ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/06/04/little-moments/ This past week has zoomed right by me.  I am sure the first thing you all want to know is how’s my house…well…it still smells a bit, but I am putting the walls and floor back together today.  I only found five flies or so still alive this morning, I ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/05/31/where-does-the-time-go/ I have been racking my brain to come up with some funny or witty way to tell you about today…nothing seems appropriate, so I will just begin.  I could not take it anymore.  The smell had overcome me; yes I am referring to the revolting, disgusting and vile scent that ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/05/24/the-last-laugh/ What a success!  We had twelve volunteers working on Saturday.  I am always amazed at how much can be accomplished with several pair of hands.  Dead or dying trees were taken down and cleaned up, all of the Adirondack furniture re-stained, beach cleaned up, new flower boxes built and stained, ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/05/18/volunteer-work-weekend/ It has been a few days and now I am feeling slightly refreshed.  I was able to go for my walk for the first time in two days with a light misty sprinkle following along.  The smells were rich and the birds joyously singing.  It is amazing how light rain ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/05/15/i-am-back/ Well I have had a few of those days when you feel like you have been running around and there is nothing to show for it.  One of our summer staff, Michael, has arrived and started work, thank goodness; it is nice to have help pulling camp together.  There are ... http://blog.cortland.edu/adkrkj/2008/05/10/a-few-days-have-passed/