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There are some that say that these horrible things have a purpose, I disagree. Two days ago I noticed that I had what appeared to be a skin tag on my stomach. It was sore and the surrounding skin was red. I planned to see the doctor to have it looked at and removed. After a closer inspection I saw the LEGS! This has been a very dry summer and ticks have no been an issue, but we've been getting some rain and they are making up for lost time. Ticks are blind, they cannot jump. They wait on grass blades with legs outstretched waiting for a host. This is called "questing". I keep thinking how this thing must have grabbed onto my foot and spent the day CRAWLING UP MY LEGS until it reached my belly. They CEMENT themselves to their hosts. I really had to tug to get this abomination off my body. I'm waiting for a rash, or a fever or some awful Lyme Disease syndrome to appear.  This does not appear to be a deer tick, but frankly that does not make me feel any better.

Halloween is over, soon we'll be rid of the candidate junk mail and we can start thinking about the holidays. As usual the place to go for Thanksgiving and Christmas items is the New Ipswich  Green Center. The center is open to the residents of Greenville and New Ipswich, NH. A parade of wonderful items arrived this Saturday. Here is a recap of some notable items. We had no idea what this is supposed to be, maybe a planter. It is the right size for a squirrel toilet. I planned to wear this for Halloween but it creeped me out. It belongs at the Green Center. How many times have you wished you had a hot dog slicer? I'm sure this is easy to clean after use, another treasure at the Green Center. You will never ever have to buy another box of Christmas Cards, we have tons of them. The Christmas Ornaments are out and on display Santa has arrived Happy Customers I never got cool bottles like this when I worked there. An original

My usual morning routine is to grab a cup of coffee and sit myself in front of the computer for a while.  On Saturday my wife told me to look outside. I almost missed this wonderful sunrise. Just as a extra, there was a rainbow in the west. The light changes quickly and no photograph can do it justice. Isn't nature amazing? Great colors as the sun was arising And in the west a double rainbow Strange Light made leaves more colorful Looking East Morning Light, Autumn is great I have photos available for sale

Once again the Thomas Family is sponsoring Graveside Manor  a haunted house experience at 13 Foxboro Street in Nashua, NH. They have great props and it is genuinely disturbing to visit. Admission is free but donations are accepted for the local chapter of  the Make-A-Wish Foundation . Graveside Manor will be open from 6 - 9 PM on Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st (weather permitting). Please visit their Facebook Page for more information. Graveside Manor is located at 13 Foxboro Street in Nashua, NH Open 6 Cheery Fellow Snacking on a brain Boo Ghostly scene Vampire Cerberus Hanging around Mother and baby Disturbingly realistic (and it moves) Donate when you visit I have photos available for sale

This presidential election has not been kind to my blood pressure. I find myself ranting at the television, but unable to just turn it off. I needed a break from this, I needed a bit of humor. My family provided some levity with a true story. My niece lives in Colorado, one of the states that allows early voting. She obtained her ballot but ran into a bit of difficulty when she was ready to fill it out. Copper is usually unconcerned about politics but not this year My dog ate my ballot She was able to get a replacement ballot but it was not easy. When I learn of that story I'll update this posting. I have photos available for sale

Look no further than the Green Center for all your Halloween decorations and costumes. Dress up in flowing white or clown around with a tie and vest Parker with a rainbow of color There are many styles of wigs One ugly face Makeup The seasonal section has just what you need A touch of Autumn Whatever this is Batman This hat has gone out and returned multiple times, a popular accoutrement for formal events Whatever this is I have photos available for sale