Killington Peak from Hole 2 at the Killington Golf Course

Killington Peak from Hole 2 at the Killington Golf Course

Summer is just about half way done, so it is time for a little reflection

I am not playing enough golf... have to do better... the golf season is short in Vermont.

Work around the inn progressing. Finished off carriage-way entrance with sod. Overhauled some guest room bathrooms. Purchased materials for post fall projects including paint for restaurant and new carpets for common hallways and entrance foyer. Installed new energy efficient furnace pump. The inn list is looking pretty good.

Just finished the push for this years Killington Wine Festival last weekend. Wines were good, attendance was good, so many wine suppliers and local volunteers to thank over the next couple of weeks. Already started conversations for next year...

A dear friend passed away (playing golf no less) last Friday. Went to the memorial service yesterday. It was quite a shock to Mary and I as he and his wife are in our peer group. Way to close to home. Causing some introspection about life. So it goes..

I have to start writing again. One blog post a month is not enough. I enjoy writing. Should not let things get in the way.

Excited that my son is planning to visit from Boston. Looking forward to catching up with him. He has gotten back into golf after a hiatus. Have enjoyed his regular phone calls about his exploits. Time to take him for a few bucks chasing the little white ball in an old fashion farther/son rivalry. Probably quaff a beer or two in the process.

Temperatures dropped into the low 40's last night for the first time in weeks. The furnace kicked on it got that chilly. The smell of wood stoves was prevalent in the neighborhood as several people fired them up for the first time since spring. Last week we put "AC" on our restaurant sandwich board. The next day temperatures dropped from the 90's to the 70's. If I knew it was that simple to control the weather, I would have done it weeks ago.

Starting to think about ski season. Living at a ski resort does that. Killington Resort asking for lodging rates for the winter. Have to get them together and provide them to Killington's Central Reservation Service. Summer is coming full circle towards winter. It never stops....

Wherever you may be, keep it in the fairway, and don't forget your sun screen!