What a beautiful Vermont day!  Warm temperatures, a nice breeze and sunny skies.    After a possible accumulation of 14 inches of rain, we are digging out.  The community has pulled together to help those who have lost so much.   the Stratton Foundation has raised over $100,000 in funds to go strictly for Irene Disaster Relief.   The roads to our office had been badly compromised but walking today I was so impressed with the progress.   The bridge to the East of Starting Gate looks like it could open this weekend.

If you look carefully, someone has injected a bit of humor as well.    To the west of our office , Route 20 was washed out at least 100 yards, now there is only s small gap where a new culvert is being installed,  a rough road with gravel to road level is already in place.  I think it could be open by  next week.

Everyone has shown courage and a sense of humor.