Meet Tuck

 

Not a typical Thursday morning as our day started with a surprise visitor to the back deck.  A juvenile barred owl had taken up residence for the day seeking shelter while awaiting mom's return.  

At first "Tuck" appeared nervous while we watched from inside the house.  But as time wore on I believe he sensed we meant no harm.  I was happy to see that he was able to catch a few z's in the shade. 

The morning commute traffic was diverted...

...and confirmed at noon that diversions were still in place. 

As afternoon approached "Tuck" came out from beneath the chair to take in his surroundings.

Oh, those

pesky

flies!

Truly a sweet creature...

I was drawn in by his movements and personality.  Perhaps getting a little frustration out!

Loved that he got a bit of exercise in too!

Funny that he didn't leave his perch - the temps on this day were above 90 degrees.  He found shade underneath one of the chairs that was fortunately draped with the grill cover.  

Afternoon grooming - gotta love a bird that takes pride in himself.

As we returned home from work and with evening fast approaching Mama returned.  

"Tuck" was out on the back lawn and it appears that a sense of happiness came over him in seeing her. 

She would fly off in a northerly direction as if to guide him "home".  

"Tuck" took refuge in areas that would camouflage him as he made the trek up the hill. 

It wasn't an easy trek - but he was persistent...

...as was Mom in watching and guiding him along the way.  

One last glance back towards our home as he made his way back to his.  

I was tickled when I saw that Mom was no longer concerned about me watching as she was about "Tuck" getting where he needed to be.  

Tuck's arrival early in the morning set about a series of phone calls to try to find help.  Not knowing that Mom would return I didn't want to leave him on his own.  My calls were diverted to several lines along the chain - none bringing about a resolution.  

It felt right that Tuck's story with us ended as it did.  We don't know what the future holds for Tuck but we do know that he's in good hands.   

enjoy,

k

Blade and Marquee make their Return

The Colonial Theater gets a facelift today!  The blade and marquee arrived and make their debut back to the Theater. 

Final preparations as they ready the crane to lift the blade in place.

Inner light bulbs screwed into their proper receptacles before she is raised.

A blessing from above is how I see it - good fortune to be bestowed through the years ahead.

Lifted up

amongst watchful eyes from below 

Securing to the facade

It was wonderful to see so many folks come out to watch 

for many bringing back memories of years past

It's a process 

one that will be enjoyed by families near and far through the coming years

She looks good back among here neighbors

I also took a peek inside to see how the finish work was coming along...

Painting should be completed in the coming weeks 

She looks quite welcoming....

Soon!

enjoy,

k

Coming to the Home Stretch

A peek inside the Colonial Theater as she gets closer to her opening debut!

Refurbishing existing fixtures bringing them "up to date" 

 ...while keeping their history component in tact.

Sanding...

painting...

plastering  

all is coming together to make this historic theater come back ~" in style "

Seeing her transformation over time has made me appreciate all the work that has gone into this project.

Walking by on Canal Street you can look in and see things happening inside.

Lights are being connected 

....seats will be arriving 

Coming Soon!

 the Home Stretch!

enjoy,

k

Ending this Year with a Bang!

 There are a lot of great things happening in Laconia!  Downtown will have another venue opening up soon.  

Inside the old Evangelical Church ...also formerly Holy Grail 

will be a new Chaos and Kindness Experience Venue.  

With the signature style brought by the Recycled Percussion crew of Ryan, Justin and Tony.

You can't help but feel their excitement...

it fills up the room promising more good things to come in 2021!

enjoy,

k