Visited my Mother at her new location in Williamstown for most of the day.

Stopped off at the Cascade Trail in North Adams, took a 2.3-mile out and back walk to the falls. This is a very nice 40' waterfall that I am embarrassed to admit I have never visited before (despite growing up in nearby Adams).

Drove to Sandisfield for a connecting run from Yanner Park to the Berkshire Natural Resource Council's Clam River Property.

Connected as advertised, bushwhacked back up the hill on the return.

Having been born in 1962, and liking and listening to music from the early sixties onward, I thought it might be fun to attempt a listing of my favorite albums each year since birth.

The initial post for this series of ideas began on December 26th, 2023.  You can look it up....

This time, I present my favorite "Rock" albums of 1967...  Part 2

Albums released 1967

11. Nico                        Chelsea Girl

12. Buffalo Springfield Buffalo Springfield Again

13. Moby Grape Moby Grape

14. The Jimi Hendrix Experience UK Axis: Bold as Love

15. The Mothers of Invention Absolutely Free

16. Jefferson Airplane After Bathing at Baxter's

17. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band      Safe As Milk

18. Country Joe and the Fish I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die

19. Tim Hardin Tim Hardin 2

20. The Fugs Virgin Fugs

Honorable Mentions (21 thru 99) Coming Soon!

Jazz Albums released 1967 (coming soon)

Also:  I drove to Hoosick Falls, New York with K2 to meet my Pop for a  beef pickup.

Second day as a contractor /consultant.

DL and I drove out to Great Barrington to visit my Mom in the afternoon.  

This is her last day at this facility, before moving to Williamstown on Friday.

Having been born in 1962, and liking and listening to music from the early sixties onward, I thought it might be fun to attempt a listing of my favorite albums each year since birth.

The initial post for this series of ideas began on December 26th, 2023.  You can look it up....

This time, I present my favorite "Rock" albums of 1967...  Part 1

Albums released 1967

1. The Velvet Underground, Nico The Velvet Underground & Nico

2. Love         Forever Changes

3. The 13th Floor Elevators         Easter Everywhere

4. Jefferson Airplane         Surrealistic Pillow

5. The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced

6. Pearls Before Swine One Nation Underground

7. Cream         Disraeli Gears

8. Pink Floyd        The Piper at the Gates of Dawn

9. Country Joe and the Fish Electric Music for the Mind and Body

10. The Doors         The Doors

Honorable Mentions (11 thru 99) Coming Soon!

Jazz Albums released 1967 (coming soon)

Also:  Meeting with Financial Advisor for Health Insurance Planning. 

First day as a contractor/consultant.  I thought it went really well.

Romped around Farmington River Park in Bloomfield for 3.2-miles afterward, with the temperature's reaching the low 80's. 

Morning Interview, followed by a drive to Great Barrington to visit my Mom.

Excellent visit, with two loops of the outdoor walking path around the facility.

Once home, I did some gardening with DL, and then ended the day with sitting myself down on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying the birds. 

Northwest Park for 4-miles, rest day otherwise. 

Drove out to Great Barrington to visit my Mom this afternoon.

Stopped along the drive at Berkshire Natural Resource Council's "Clam River" property for a 5.8-mile trail running adventure.  Beautiful area and wonderful trails... 

My Watch Ended today after 34-years and 7-months on the job.

Today, I retired from my position, calling it a day.

“... I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.”

― George R.R. Martin

DL and I drove out to Great Barrington for a visit with my Mom.  Excellent time for each of us. 

Five-years since my last Colonoscopy, it was time.

I passed, no issues at all and I do not have to return for seven-years.  

Actually told to "keep doing what you're doing".

I celebrate everything.