"Non Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #08 for 2025...

"Topping From Below" written by Laura Reese.

Spoiler:  I really can't recommend this at all.

Full Day at CWOps, JMH WAS Issues. 

ArchaeoEd Podcast

Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart!

Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. 

These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books.

Episode 2.1 Chaco Canyon

Chaco Canyon is without doubt the finest ancient architecture within the modern United States.  The Ancestral Pueblo built it over a 300 year period between 850-1150 CE, but the strange thing is – they barely lived there.  Join me as we discuss the “Chaco Phenomenon”. 

Watch and Enjoy

Acupuncture  early, Massage late.

Condo Meeting in evening.

Gardening with DL early morning, building a terrace for plants in ornamental bed off patio.

To Williamstown to visit Mom.

Stop in Adams on return to visit with Pop. 

Rock and Roll Heaven News...

Strawbs leader David Cousins passed at age 85.

Strabs are best known for their hit "Part of the Union", which reached number two in the UK Singles Chart in February 1973, as well as for "Lay Down", a popular progressive rock hit from the same LP (1973's Bursting at the Seams).

Strawbs discography

• Strawbs (1969)
• Dragonfly (1970)
• Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios (partially recorded live) (1970)
• From the Witchwood (1971)
• Grave New World (1972)
• Bursting at the Seams (1973)
• All Our Own Work (1973; recorded 1967) - With Sandy Denny
• Hero and Heroine (1974)
• Ghosts (1975)
• Nomadness (1975)
• Deep Cuts (1976)
• Burning for You (1977)
• Deadlines (1978)
• Don't Say Goodbye (1987)
• Ringing Down the Years (1991)
• Heartbreak Hill (1995)
• Baroque & Roll (2001)
• Strawberry Sampler Number 1 (2001; recorded 1969)
• 30 Years in Rock (2001; Issued with "Wondrous Stories" magazine)
• Blue Angel (2003)
• Déjà Fou (2004)
• Live at Nearfest (2006)
• The Broken Hearted Bride (2008)
• Dancing to the Devil's Beat (2009)
• Hero & Heroine in Ascencia (2011)
• Prognostic (2014)
• The Ferryman's Curse (2017)
• Live in Concert CD / DVD (2020)
• Best of The Strawbs - Live in Concert Vinyl (2020)
• Settlement (2021)
• The Magic Of It All (2023) Vinyl / CD

4-miles at Bear Hole with K2.  Jogged a bit over 3 of it.  No super issues. 

From the Old Marathon Archives...

Lost in Hampden I

Simons Marathon Adventure

July 11, 1999

Around a dozen of us rambled from the Town Park in Hampden to Bald Mountain Summit and back for a marathon effort adventure in the heat of July.

Final time was a respectful 4:47:56.

AC Replacement finalized.

Acupuncture late.

2.8-miles in Granville at the Reservoir area.

Happened upon another new trail extension! 

Status of Resident Frog in Birdhouse...

Air Condition Replacement (Faulty).

Savings Bonds at Bank.

PT at LED.

Hike/Jog 2.6-miles at Farmington River Park. 

Resident Frog in Birdhouse...

Today from my Marathon History...

Whitcomb Summit to Windsor Jambs

Marathon with the Bandit

July 8, 1999

Today the Bandit and I completed a Marathon Effort from Whitcomb Summit to Windsor Jambs.

We totaled 4:25:00 running time, with decent conditions.

Spent a long day in Savoy State Forest for the majority of the adventure, with a barely there trail across the Cold River.  

Full Day at CWOps. 

Acupuncture early.

Bike 10-miles Suffield (Hill Street with some trail).

Visit Mom and Pop today.

Stopped at Ashfield Trails / Hilltown Land Trust "Hilltowen Boulders" trail system for 2.4-miles. 

Bear Hole Reservoir with K2, 3.4-miles. 

"High Points" along trails during June 2025... 

• Crag Mountain, Granby Land Trust, Granby, CT
• East Side Takoa Mountain, Montgomery, MA
• Sodom Mountain, Southwick/Granville, MA

Visit with Mom in Williamstown.

"Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #14 for 2025...

"Vanilla Ride" by Joe R. Lansdale, published in 2009.

This is the eighth book in the Hap and Leonard series. 

BW II Business. 

Early Appointment at Healing Ways Acupuncture for help with the right achilles and left big toe.

Podiatry Appointment for Orthotics.

PT at LED.

What Played in Ed's Head -- 

Music listened to for the time-period June 1st through June 30, 2025:

Podiatry Appointment early.

CWOps all day after, four (4) sites.