It was another sunshiney day. The breeze was cold but that didn't keep us inside the house. Today we ventured out to Rachel's while her boys are off of school. We drove out to Webster along Lake Rd and came home the same way rather than taking Rt 104 like usual. Sometimes I actually remember to notice the Great Lake that lies just to the north and appreciate its beauty. It is still strange to think of this as a border town, but only the lake lies between us and Canada.
The lakeshore is still dotted with fruit farms, some long abandoned, looking sad and forlorn. These days one is more likely to see expensive houses occupying the shore, looking grand but standing idle. Few of the occupants work the land or use the lake for anything other than recreation. Time changes things and I am thankful for the parks that also find themselves sitting close to the water's edge, making it possible for me to enjoy the beach too.
It was another sunshiney day. The breeze was cold but that didn't keep us inside the house. Today we ventured out to Rachel's while her boys are off of school. We drove out to Webster along Lake Rd and came home the same way rather than taking Rt 104 like usual. Sometimes I actually remember to notice the Great Lake that lies just to the north and appreciate its beauty. It is still strange to think of this as a border town, but only the lake lies between us and Canada.
The lakeshore is still dotted with fruit farms, some long abandoned, looking sad and forlorn. These days one is more likely to see expensive houses occupying the shore, looking grand but standing idle. Few of the occupants work the land or use the lake for anything other than recreation. Time changes things and I am thankful for the parks that also find themselves sitting close to the water's edge, making it possible for me to enjoy the beach too.
beautiful country side!
ReplyDeletegreat photos!
sad, that the farms stand empty...
Maybe empty but I'll bet not forgotten. Someone must remember the good and sad times there. I wonder who they are and what their story was. Glad you got out and about in the sunshiney weather.
ReplyDeleteI love the old barn photos.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful drive along the lake. I love old barn photos too, I think that runs in the family.
ReplyDeleteI really like seeing old farmsteads too. It's fun to imagine how it was when the houses and yards were full of people and activity.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy having a lake nearby too, I wish with all my heart Webster had a beach to enjoy. I would love to shoot up Salt Road and find myself at a nice little beach. Do you know of any hidden ones?!
ReplyDeleteAll I really know are the parks. Webster Park has a small beach area and B Foreman in Pultneyville an area by the water. Although swimming is not allowed in Pultneyville, it is a great place for rock tossing and skipping. It's too bad the Canada geese make the lawn so messy... I used to take my older kids there all the time when they were little.
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