On This Day - February 27th

I was hoping that winter was behind us, but a couple of storms are predicted this week. I'm ready for Spring, winter had overstayed its welcome. I have a few photos taken "On This Day" in 2016, 2015 and 2010. Have a look.

Feb 27, 2016 - LaSalle

There was little snow cover on this date, so I decided to do a little hiking at Beaver Brook Reservation in Hollis. I'm not a fan of walking on icy trails. On the ride over I passed a auto restoration business and stopped to take some photos.

The LaSalle was manufactured by General Motors. It was a cheaper luxury car than the Cadillac. This one seemed to be in fairly good shape.

https://flic.kr/p/DE6ZT4 LaSalle Automobile - Feb 27, 2016

This truck will need a lot more work

https://flic.kr/p/2ojjnmV Mangled grill - Feb 27, 2016

Feb 27, 2016 - Beaver Brook Association

The Beaver Brook Association is located in Hollis, NH. There are 35 miles of trails. I chose a short walk around a beaver pond. Nice to walk off season without being bothered by bugs. The pond was frozen but the trails were clear of ice.

https://flic.kr/p/EE8NyF Beaver pond - Feb 27, 2016

Note the beaver lodge in the center of the pond

https://flic.kr/p/25gmvGK Beaver lodge on pond - Feb 26, 2016https://flic.kr/p/2ojkPjH Stump - Feb 27, 2016

Feb 27, 2016 - Lull Farm

After my hike I wanted to take a few more photos. I headed over to the Lull Farm orchard. Thoughts of Spring were on my mind.

https://flic.kr/p/DDEjJT Tractor at Lull Farm - Feb 27, 2016

Feb 27, 2016 - Gardner Music Jam

This was one busy day for me. In the evening I headed over to Saint Paul's Church in Gardner  Mass to pick some tunes with Fred, Pam and other folks.

https://flic.kr/p/2aGHAir Fred Fowler and Pam Harris playing tunes - Feb 16, 2016

Feb 27, 2015

In 2015 my dear friend Lynda Swenson underwent surgery for brain cancer. The surgery was successful and gave her seven cancer-free years. Sadly the cancer returned and claimed her life in 2021. This photo is of Lynda surrounded by her family. It was taken at a benefit dinner and auction to raise funds for her medical expenses.

https://flic.kr/p/roLsvY Lynda Swenson surrounded by her family - Feb 27, 2015

Bill Tobin, Lynda's brother in law was the auctioneer at the dinner. Bill was also the auctioneer for many years at the New Ipswich Children's Fair.

https://flic.kr/p/2oj4WLm Bill Tobin Auctioneer - Feb 27, 2015

Feb 27, 2010

There was a lot more snow on the ground on this day in 2010. We were collecting maple sap with the idea of creating our own maple syrup. It takes a lot of sap to make syrup.

https://flic.kr/p/2oj9R6S Sap bucket - Feb 27, 2010