Friday, July 21, 2017

Recuperation journey: Look what I found


I found this photo today at the top of a pile of miscellaneous items in a box that had been in my mother's storage unit. 

And no, the 1664 in the corner isn't the year it was taken. 
Maybe it was the number of kids Santa had held on his lap that day. Just a thought.

Seymour business opens outdoor living showroom

  An aerial view of Haynes Outdoor Living Store in  Seymour./ Submitted photo


SEYMOUR - Haynes Outdoor Living Showroom featuring the area’s largest displays of stone, pavers, and outdoor living products for home and yard held its grand opening for contractors and homeowners July 14-15.

The two-day event featured a “Contractor’s Day,” filled with demonstrations and product information seminars by Nicolock, Techo Bloc, Belgard and Unilock representatives. 
On “Homeowner’s Day,” guests were treated to food, door prizes, raffles, entertainment, and a live broadcast by WEBE 108FM. 

Dave Conti, local award-winning owner of Red Planet BBQ and recent winner of 1st Place Dessert at Mohegan BBQ Sunfest 2017 served as celebrity “grill master” during the event.

With an extensive display of custom built and “ready for delivery” outdoor kitchens, grills, fireplaces, fire pits and burning rocks, Haynes Outdoor Living Showroom is your family destination for food and fun all season long.

We are building a better world one stone at a time,” said Patrick Haynes, vice president of Haynes materials.

Haynes Outdoor Living is located at 600 Derby Ave.

For more information visit www.gohaynes.com or call 203-888-0030.

This is taken from a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Historic garden organization seeks entries for poster art contest


Newsletter features $1M sidewalk project for Ansonia Hilltop



Dear readers,

In our latest Valley Voice newsletter we cover this week's meeting where officials unveiled a $1 million sidewalk project for Ansonia's Hilltop and more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph



Recuperation journey: Be careful where you step

... at Osbornedale State Park in Derby
Following the leader, taking a dip at Pickett's Pond.
Striking a regal pose in 94-degree heat Thursday afternoon.

Thankfully I didn't make a misstep, but it was close. Since it was rather warm in the sun, my communing with nature idea lasted but a few minutes.

Enjoying the outdoors in October when it's not so hot will prove more therapeutic!