Paddling the Years Away

Mutti celebrated her 65th on Friday, a hallmark moment. When asked what she'd like for her birthday: "Take me canoeing!" was her response. She snubbed the pedicure offer, the day trip to Belmont and shoe shopping at Crossgates.

So, despite the oppressive humidity this weekend we're going trawling for tires in conjunction with National River Cleanup Week along the Mohawk. Doesn't that sound grand? Yes, boatfulls of trash and debris scatter the Mohawk when the snow melts for the season and last Wednesday volunteers got a heads start on the process for us. If we leave Rocco behind we can pile the pails of garbage even higher in the canoe provided a motorboat wake doesn't tip us over! We've already biked, walked and run alongside the Mohawk so canoeing is what's left. Happy Birthday Mutti!