Author Archives: jorysquibb

Taking the Plunge–parts I and II

Posted on November 21, 2014 by jorysquibb

Taking the Plunge Part I is when you actually go through the ice. It’s a particularly nasty prospect, just now as our days shorten, the puddles freeze, the house settles down to its winter temperatures, and that furry-animal pre-season whimpiness … Continue reading →

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deep philosophy: November 10, 2014

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jorysquibb

Where do we come from?….where are we going?….such meaty questions….but my biggie is: How can I get thru November?…..and it’s only November 10th….November is my nemesis….i don’t know exactly what that means, but it’s the right word….definitely a RPITA….(hint: A … Continue reading →

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The November Panic–Nov 1, 2014 (well…almost)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jorysquibb

Dear Ice Buddies, There we were, standing around Sunday morning, at Admiral Fortier’s place, scarfing Bill Bunting’s grass-fed spare ribs—actually his cattle’s ribs—yakking 12 to the dozen, waiting for General Buchholz and Private Curtis to arrive. It was absolutely the … Continue reading →

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playing the long shot: Moosehead!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by jorysquibb

8 am saturday….impossible to leave the bed’s cocoon….the shoulders, knees, elbows: each placed just so, to avoid pain…..how to make it down to the magic of toast and tea and Advil?….but the memories….how the body now smiles….luxuriates…Buchholz says there are … Continue reading →

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Nagging thought: are we missing something?

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jorysquibb

Is there some ice somewhere being unused? Perhaps on a slightly-north-of-here lake? here’s a reassuring report from that intrepid nordic skating duo: We drove up to Sebec this morning because the webcam looked so promising and the temp was 16 … Continue reading →

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