In case you were under a rock for the last couple days, we had a massive, early snowstorm on Saturday. It looked a little like this, only with downed trees left and right, and not-as-cool cars.
Snowbanks Along US 9 02/22/1940, Red Hook, NY by John Losee
This is probably close to the apple orchard, north of town around Rockefeller Lane. Note that the road appears to have three lanes with white, dashed lines separating them. I asked someone once how those old cars got around in the snow and was advised that they were so heavy that they did pretty well, even with those skinny tires.
Great blog!! BTW, is the rest of “Hold’er Newt” “She’s headin’ for the rhubarb?” Regarding this picture, “Snowbanks along US 9, I’m wondering if your location is a bit off. The tall pine tree arising from the horizon (which unfortunately has been taken down recently) and the trees to the right of the road remind me more of looking northward at a somewhat more southerly location–namely just south of what I knew as the Hein Farm, and was previously owned by Theo Cookingham. The only puzzlement is the apparent apple orchard trees to the left of the picture. I don’t recall there being an orchard there, but this picture was long before my tenure on this earth, so that may not be a valid concern. Also, the topography of the road makes me think it is not near Rockefeller Lane, as that stretch is somewhat undulating, and this picture indicates a level stretch of roadway as exists where I previously suggested. Just a thought….or two….
Dave,
Thanks! And yes, rhubarb, pea patch etc. ^_^
Since all grampa marked on the slide was Rt 9 and his farm was near Rockefeller I just guessed it was near there, but yeah, he probably took a ride to town and may have taken the pic anywhere along the way.
One of the posts coming up this week features apples, btw! ^_^ Probably tomorrows, tho not sure yet.