HackFest 2008-Cayuga
It wasn't perfect, but it was home...
This beautiful assemblage congregated every morning at precisely 8:06 am for a group portrait. This one, taken on the last morning, was selected as 'best of the bunch.'
There is nothing like feeling silty, slippery, lake grass between your toes when you go for a dip. Some people think it is creepy, but not the robust group of swimmers attending this year's HackFest.
Mary Ella and Maggie react to the realization that someone, whose initials begin with Alayna D. Stagg, had been cheating at pictionary. While the east coast team had drawn remarkable Louvre quality pictures in less than the 30 seconds it took for the sand to run out of the timer, they inexplicably lost ground to the stick figure drawing team from the midwest. East coast ringer, Mavourneen mentally assembles her lawsuit after losing six spaces while winning the point, successfully drawing an immediately recognizable sketch of the action word 'burst'.
Logan maniacally managed his pyro skills, building this blaze from driftwood, reeds and grass from the bottom of the the lake. The greasy greenery was well saturated from the oily slick that drifted over from the nearby marina, making each evening bonfire lightable with only one match and giving the S'mores a Texaco gas station-like flavor.
Mmmm. How do you want to die? Death by bratwurst? Or bacon-infused burgers?
Mike dazzled the crowd by reciting long passages of Shakespeare while sound asleep. Occasionally, he would crack his left eyelid to check a line, continually gettng hung up on what came after, "To be, or not to be....what was the question?"
All week long W.O. and Matteo thoroughly dominated the competition in Horsenuts, a horseshoe/jarts-like game that required participants to string points together by looping two connected balls over any of three crossbars. Matt and Bill's domination ended when walk-on JP & Logan took the best of three games in the World Championship on the final evening at Cayuga.
Former HackFest Commissioner, now baker, W.O. Marion rose every morning two hours before sunrise to make dough, thoughtfully watching it rise until it was just the right height. Then he would swiftly and gracefully slide the gooey mass into a piping hot oven. Mary Ella would assist by handing Chef William a glass of water to rehydrate him after his exposure to the scorching heat.
One morning, Chef B forgot to check the oven before lighting, ruining two footballs that Logan had stored there for safekeeping.
Every morning, shortly after sunrise and shortly after Chef William had returned to bed, Michael J. would awaken and stumble into the kitchen for his breakfast - fresh bread!
Each evening, we had to avoid viewing beautiful sunsets like the one above, by staying in the cottage watching satellite t.v. until dark. By then, you had no choice but to stay inside because of the voracious mosquitos and poisonous nocturnal frogs.
A Mojito Moment
HackFest08-Cayuga - Commissioner Marion reacts to his first sip of the manly
mojito served up by Co-Honcho of Happy Hour, RJM, who also found time to
snap these photos. Hot Buttered Rum and Irish Coffee are more likely
libations these days, as the first bit o' white settled on the landscape overnight here in A2. Such a
a rude foreshadowing reminds us that the tenacious and brutal next season is even now, with some six weeks of Autumn still on tap, wanting to jump the gun.... wom 11/10/08
Ambling Along the Cayuga Wine Trail...
HackFest 2008-Cayuga Ridge Winery - While the conservative members of our party prematurely dropped off
the Trail and repaired to the HF compound to collapse on the couches, the serious wine aficionados
soldiered on in their quest for the most insoucient white and the haughtiest but most potable red. Here,
Mary Ella, Amira, and Mavourneen do shots of Cayuga Ridge's 2007 Stainless Chardonnay while Alayna gargles a 2006 Cranberry Frost, which she later declared would "probably go well with tofurkey, mashed potatoes, faux-giblet gravy, and dressing."
Reepeat.
August 9, 2008 - This year's victor, Matt O. Marion, accepts the much-revered, gold-plated HF golf championship trophy
from last year's winner, Matt O. Marion. HF2009 Commissioner MJ Marion has stated that he is hard at work devising new
and even more complex scoring rules in hopes of preventing a three-peat.
Stay tuned.
Da boys. Shortly after this was taken, Rich had several inches of bone surgically inserted into each shin making him one inch taller than his brothers.
Da girlz visit Lake Treman, named after fictional Boston silversmith Johnny Tremain. No one knows why they mispelled it, or why it was named after Tremain since he'd never traveled to New York.
Pointy things made of sand on the shores of Lake Ontario. Naturally formed, they draw tourists from the world over, that is until a bully came along and knocked them over right after this was taken.
Bread baker and former HackFest Commissioner W. O. Marion indicates the general direction of Toronto,Ontario, yonder across the big lake. As his brother and former HackFest Commissioner J. P. Marion is fond of saying, "Ya gotta love those Canadians."
Practice Shot.
Cayuga Lake, 8/9/08 - Michael J took this while we were all gathered for the Official Group Portrait, taken by JP with his more impressively pixeled camera (the results of which will soon be posted). Can you find which participant was not thrilled to be yanked out of bed for a lousy photo before 10 on a Saturday morning in the waning days of summer vacation?
Call Jim.
Big Jim DeVries, the irrepressible owner-handyman of Bay Watch, lumbers alongside the "Doll House" in quest of yet more Hefty bags (engorged with previous tenants' trash) to haul away. Even though it was four days after our arrival, and we all agreed that it was a task that might best have been tended to before we got there, we were grateful for his efforts. More importantly, we were greatly relieved that he didn't suffer
a massive coronary with his exertions (though Mary Ella did graciously volunteer to administer mouth-to-mouth if the poor man happened to keel over during our splendid barbecue, orchestrated by JP and Alayna, which was simultaneously in session).
Already hard at work...
HackFest 2009 Commissioner, M. Jerome Marion, gazes plaintively out upon the placid, grassy
water of Lake Cayuga, having just received the Commissioner's robe, wig, and gavel from the
outgoing Commissioner, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion. Though the pressure to equal HackFest08-Cayuga
will be intense for the new leader, all, well, most are confident that he's up to the task.
In order to help himself handle all of the running around that the Commissioner's Office requires,
the new Chief immediately went out and bought himself a pair of trendy, slightly-used Aldo tennies (on sale for $39.99)
-- even though he was advised by both his haberdasher-wife and his daughter that they are "ugly" and "look like
bowling shoes...really bad bowling shoes." Be that as it may (you can judge for yourself), the new Commish is ready
to hit the boards running.
-Breaking News-
Meet Your HF2008-Cayuga T-Shirt Committee...
The HackFest T-Shirt Committee, chaired by HF Fashion Chief Amira, includes (clockwise) Mavourneen, Maggie,
Michelle, and Nicole. The fivesome will kick around designs at this year's gathering, and once a consensus
has been reached and the design approved by Commissioner W. O'Brien Marion, production will commence. Of course,
the final product will be eco-friendly, composed of all-natural, sustainable fibers -- the first ever such design in
HackFest apparel history. It may even be edible, and contain cocoa, although cost will be the determining factor on this.
Ann Arbor, 8/2/08 - The Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga, stunned HackFesterions across
the country today by announcing that the T-Shirt Is back. "True, GM just lost more than 15 billion in the second quarter, the price of petrol
is at an all-time high, and Starbucks is closing more than 600 stores worldwide, but that doesn't mean that we all should be
all be shirtless, dammit," said the Commissioner, from his Warrington Drive Office (see photo below), while sipping on a
glass of properly chilled Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, one of his favorite postprandial digestifs.
"Other less-attentive Commissioners of this event have frankly dropped the ball on this issue," the Commissioner
continued. "But not me." Earlier in the day, CNN released a poll showing that Mr. Marion's approval rating had hit
99.9%, the highest ever in HackFest history. The .1% reflected the Commissioner's own mark against himself, as he
modestly stated "I could have done even more -- and, hell, maybe I still will!"
Stay tuned....
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Give a warm welcome to your HF2008-Cayuga Fashion Consultant...
HF2008-Cayuga Fashion Chief, Amira, seen here in her fashionable Parisian apartment, December, 2006. Even just sitting quietly
while attempting to fashionably digest (with none of the usual intestinal gurgles) a light repast consisting of a quarter of a baguette,
a decent wedge of brie, a plum, and a glass of Bordeaux, she is thinking fashionable thoughts. You can just tell.
7/31/2008 -- The Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga, today named expatriot Amira Marion Head Consultant on All Things Pertaining To Fashion (or ATPTF) at our upcoming family gathering. Although her primary responsibility will be to ensure that this year's Commissioner is appropriately attired for all official functions during the week, she will also be available 24/7
to all other HackFesterions to offer her sharp-eyed and -tongued fashion advice. It is fervently hoped by the Commissioner that all attendees will avail themselves of this free service, lest they emerge into the public sphere appearing foolishly mismatched, over- or under-dressed, or god forbid, attired in last year's (or decade's) sartorial offerings.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Give a warm welcome to your VP, Volunteerism!
"Admirably, she did it for City Year. Now let's put all that wonderful volunteer experience to work
for her own family...at HackFest 2008-Cayuga." With those words, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion
named Nicole Stagg to her impressive new post, effective Sunday, August 3, smartly coinciding with the first day of HackFest 2008-Cayuga. According to Commissioner Marion, Ms. Stagg will be responsible for convincing attendees to "pitch in" and "give a helping hand." He cited such tasks as "...removing the trash and dealing with the recyclables each day at the Commissioner's residence to minimize the cockroach population; swabbing the Commissioner's commode with regularity; serving the Comissioner's glass of port at bedtime; turning down the Commissioner's bed covers each evening...things of that nature."
The Commissioner stressed in no uncertain terms, his face reddening as he raised his voice to a near shout: "It will be Nicole's duty NOT to perform these tasks -- she's off the hook -- after all, she just volunteered for an entire year. Rather it is her responsibility, utilizing the strategies she learned during that year, to convince others to do them." No walk in the park, to be sure, given the slugabeds, gadabouts, and neer-do-wells who will be hanging about the premises during HackFest 2008-Cayuga.
Our heartiest congratulations, Nicole. And Bon Chance!!
Working Diligently into the Night...for YOUR HackFest.
The Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga, shown in his
office at 4:00 am, 7/28/08. The Commissioner has announced that after deep thought
and rumination, not to mention much contemplation and mulling, he is prepared to name
his appointees to the final HF2008-Cayuga Official Positions of Responsibility (or OPRs,
as the Commissioner brilliantly calls them because, as he wittily states, "I've recently noticed
that not being bogged down by all the letters, acronyms are so much shorter and faster!")
According to an anonymous source, rumored to be the Commissioner Himself, those names
will be released later this week.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Meet your new Vice-Principal of Parking Services...
Ann Arbor, MI, 7/27/08 - HF2008-Cayuga Commissioner, the Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, announced today that Maggie Marion will assume the post of Vice-Principal of Parking (aka, VPP) at HF2008-Cayuga. Young Maggie, who only recently obtained her driver's license (barely), has been given this position in light of a YouTube video that shows her remarkable parallel parking ability, a talent so striking that she was politely asked to take not one, not two, but three driving tests. Among a multiplicity of responsibilities, the VPP will be in charge of interpreting foreign road signs (see below) and serving as personal parking valet to the Commissioner, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion. In this capacity, she will perform such tasks as starting the Commissioner's limo to get the AC going on hot days; pulling
his vehicle right up to the door to minimize the Commissioner's time-spent in the blazing sun; and keeping the Bay Watch parking lot, particularly near the Commissioner's vehicle, free of unsightly debris such as cigar and cigarette butts, empty beverage containers, candy wrappers, discarded appliances, pet "waste," road kill, etc., etc. Finally, should the need to parallel park arise at any time during the week by any driver at the event, the VPP will offer soothing advice and helpful pointers to facilitate proper parkage.
In the conduct of her duties, Maggie will report directly to the Commissioner (the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion).
New York State is notorious for ambiguous road signs. This one
stands directly in front of Bay Watch, the site of HF2008-Cayuga,
which some pundits have already called the "Best HackFest Ever." Our new
VPP, Maggie Marion, will be responsible for interpreting all such signage.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Meet Mary Ella, Chief Administrator, Kitchen Operations
July 25, 2008, Ann Arbor - Please extend your heartiest congratulations to Mary Ella, who has today been named to head up the Kitchen Police at HF2008-Cayuga. Word of her important assignment trickled out of HackFest Headquarters in Ann Arbor just after 4:30 pm today finally ending speculation as to whom would be named to this essential post. Some thought that Amira might get it because of her inside track to the Commissioner of HF2008-Cayuga, who is, coincidentally, her father, the Right Honorable, W. O'Brien Marion. But no favoritism whatsoever was shown as Mary Ella, who earned the appointment because of her incessant dishwashing at HF2007-Baltimore (see photo, above), not to mention her proclivity to perpetually rotate around the house picking up empty beer bottles and tossing them into the recycle bin (but not before first chugging the remnants, if they were not empty).
As Chief Administrator, Kitchen Operations, Mary Ella will continue doing exactly what she always does in the kitchen anyway, so sheshould be very quickly right at home at HF2008-Cayuga -- doubly so, in fact, as our compound has TWO kitchens!
-Official Sneak Peek-
HackFest 2008-Cayuga Headquarters
(clic pic for full disclosure)
This photo, taken from in front of Lake Cayuga, shows the compound -- years ago briefly occupied by
members of the renegade Symbionese Liberation Army (aka, the SLA) while on a one-week holiday from acts of rebellion (such as kidnapping and brainwashing Patty Hearst) -- that will soon be infiltrated by a rowdy pack of HackFesterions. Incidentally, both structures are for our enjoyment, the main cabin for regular attendees and all staff and the imposing smaller lodge, reserved exclusively for the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga, his family, and the itinerant handyman, Jimmy Donny Gacy, who comes with the place free of charge and will light our campfires each evening, among other chores.
Yes...this is the glistening lake that the long well-manicured lawn leads down to (many thanks to
Logan, Head Groundskeeper - see just below). The dock will be the site of the Commissioner's
Opening Night HF 2008-Cayuga Cocktail Hour (by invitation only) where a select group of HackFesterions
(the ones who show up) will enjoy appropriate libations, chew on a sophisticated array of delectable hors d'oeurves (probably unshelled peanuts and Chex Mix) and observe in awed silence the stunning and dramatic orangey-reddish sunset (assuming that it's not raining cats and dogs that evening).
-Official HackFest 2008-Cayuga HackFact-
Make no mistake...HF'08 will be held in Logan Country.
Click the pic and scroll smartly down to discover why young Logan is so hyper-excited about
HackFest2008-Cayuga (brought to you this year by the Right Honorable
W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga)
Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
HB, JP…and Congratulations on your promotion to VP, Hiking,
Campfires, and Designated Driving, HF2008-Cayuga!
FLASHBACK: HF2005 File Photo - A famished, forlorn JP sits splitting kindling and watching his fire fizzle just after his dinner guests arrived for the much-anticipated OhioPyle Cookout in the Woods. Although camping guru Donna (on left) offered some valuable advice ("This stupid wood will never burn...We'd better go into town and eat."), JP valiantly held off for three more minutes before prematurely abandoning ship and heading off with the impatient masses to the ironically-named Firefly restaurant for the Quiche Lorraine Special. Meanwhile, young Logan (bent over, giving moon job to camera), refused to give up: Springing into action even before the dust had settled from the departing vehicles on the soggy dirt road, he quickly stoked the fire into a raging inferno, split more wood, set the table, and then joined his Uncles Rich, Mike, and Bill (who had assumed cooking duties upon our host’s unceremonious and sudden exit). A BratwurstFest of epic proportions ensued, as between them, the manly quartet downed some seventeen of the tasty little devils, which were grilled to absolute perfection over a fire so blazing that a local volunteer fireman stopped by to admire it.
Thanks for the memories, Mr. VP (redemption is at hand), and of course, All the Best on Your Big Day!
-Coming soon to a HackFest near you-
The Demystification of the Staff of Life
(or how to make bread)
After just one brief lesson, you, too, can turn out artesanal loaves just like this one (produced by prized student Julie Janusch after a mere hour in the kitchen with this year's Commissioner, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion).
Commissioner Marion will present a seminar at HackFest 2008-Cayuga showing how any idiot with a functioning oven and a paltry four ingredients can make bread so good that you'll forever rue those days you spent scarfing down Hillbilly and Wonder Breads just because they were cheap and "soft;" or spent $6 on a Batard, not realizing it contained about 38 cents worth of flour, salt, yeast, and water....
Attendance is mandatory. Details to follow.
-Official Announcement-
Just in from the Office of the Commissioner...the Official Drink of HackFest 2008-Cayuga:
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Meet your Co-Honcho of Happy Hour
and our Head Sommelier
The Co-Honchos of Happy Hour, seen here in this HF2006 File Photo, discuss the secret to concocting the perfect Mojito, one of the libations that will be featured at HF2008-Cayuga as a result of Edict 249.4, issued on Wednesday by the Right Honorable Commissioner, W. O'Brien Marion.
Under orders from HF2008-Cayuga Commissioner, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, the Commissioner's Office has handed down another assignment as the journey to New York's Finger Lakes Region looms yet larger in futures of those fortunate HackFestarions able to participate this year. The Comissioner's eldest daughter, having passed her mandatory urine test (with flying colors!), will join her Uncle Ricardo (see story below) as another slam-dunk choice for Co-Honcho of Happy Hour, thus ensuring a daily doubleteam on our all-important pre-dinner gathering meant to properly lubricate the masticatory mechanism for the meals to follow. As Head Sommelier, she will also be responsible for organizing our trip down the nearby Cayuga Wine Trail, which begins, coincidentally, just outside of the Commissioner's quarters. Furthermore, and most importantly, she has been charged with taste-testing all of the Commissioner's wine before it touches his lips to ensure that its quality and drinkability meet the impeccable standards of the Commissioner's Office.
Congratulations, Mavourneen!
-Official HackFest 2008-Cayuga HackFacts-
Who Be He?
This distinguished gentleman once lived in Auburn, NY, just seven miles from Bay Watch, our cool compound on Cayuga Lake during the entireity of HF2008-Cayuga. His name? Abner Doubleday, Civil War General in the Union Army and the supposed inventor of baseball (though HE never knew that).
This HackFester 2008-Cayuga Fun Fact brought to you by the Office of the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner, HF2008-Cayuga.
Who Be She?
This famous personage resided in Auburn, NY, just
a hop, skip, and a jump away from the HF2008-Cayuga Compound.
Click here to learn more about this amazing woman.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Introducing your CEO of Yard Games and
Co-Honcho of Happy Hour
CEO/Co-Director Marion, already fast at work dreaming up new games and libations
Although he's been toiling straight through since last August and will finally be on vacation at this year's HF2008-Cayuga, RJ Marion has magnanamously accepted the positions of CEO of Yard Games and Co-Honcho of Happy Hour (the other Happy Hour Co-Honcho will be named as soon as the drug tests of the several candidates vyying for the job are analyzed, summarized, and delivered to the Commissioner's Office. That should happen within 48 hours). RJ's appointment is good news for all HackFesterians because with the exquisitely-manicured lawn (see below) that we'll have at our disposal, it is imperative that we trod upon it with great regularity and in sundry configurations. With his vast knowledge of games and diversions played on turf, RJ will ensure that happens.
Incidentally, his new position as Co-Honcho of Happy Hour is for perpetuity and permanent (just like those of our Supreme Court Justices), or until he decides to step down or falls down -- whichever comes first.
Congratulations, RJ!
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
Meet Your New Head Groundskeeper
The Commissioner's Office, busy as usual as we ramp up to HF2008-Cayuga, has announced that Logan Stagg will assume the duties of Head Groundskeeper for this year's gala gathering. It will be his responsibility to ensure that the playing surface (i.e., the grass) for Jarts, Bocci Ball, Badminton, Croquet, Ultimate Frisbee, Trac-Ball, Red Rover, etc., etc., is trimmed precisely to the regulation 3-inches, as specified on page 67 of the HackFest Book of Standards. Additionally, all dog waste (AKA, dog shit) must be picked up daily and properly disposed of.
Furthermore, in the interest of keeping harmful chemicals away from participants and for a safer environment in general, weeds are permitted this year, though crabgrass is frowned upon. For conservation's sake, watering will occur every other morning, and only during the recommended offpeak hours of 5am to 6am, and will be personally supervised at all times by the Head Groundskeeper. Finally, in his new capacity, Logan will be proactive in ensuring the repair of all ball marks by all players on all greens during our week-long HF Golf Tourney.
Congratulations, Logan! You are the MAN!
NOTE: HackFest 2008-Cayuga is the first Eco-Friendly, Sustainable, Environmentally-Correct HackFest in history. Please plan accordingly. No styrofoam, bubblewrap, plastic containers labeled "4" or higher, or farm-raised talipia from China will be permitted. Bottled water is discouraged. Cotton or hemp clothing is preferred; synthetic fibers are out. More to follow on this most important aspect of HF2008-Cayuga. The Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion, Commissioner.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga appointment-
AP-UPI, 7/11/08 -- Michelle Marion, newly returned from her 9-day barnstorming boondoggle of a trip to Costa Rica (or Rich Coast for those non-Spanish speakers out there), has been named Executive Assistant to her father, Michael J., the Superintendent of Sleep (including naps) and Leisure for HF2008-Cayuga. She will specialize in afternoon snoozes and hammocks, according to a press release issued by the Office of HackFest 2008-Cayuga Commissioner, the Right Honorable W. O'Brien Marion. When told the news at her Newton, NJ, compound, which she shares with her parents (Co-Directors of Activities for HF2008-Cayuga) and brother, she faintly flicked an eyebrow in acknowledgement of her new position, then fell back into a deep, contented sleep.
Congratulations, Michelle! You've truly earned this promotion!
-Official HF2008-Cayuga Appointment-
Meet your new VP of Reading and Really Long,
Really Early Morning Walks
If you're looking for some reading material to curl up with at this summer's HackFest at Cayuga, Alayna is the one to consult. As the latest designee in W. O'Brien Marion's masterful orchestration of what is shaping up to be THE event of 2008, no angle will be overlooked, no HackFesterion will be without responsiblities. If this HF is not to your liking, blame yourself. In any case, along with her very important Literature duties, Alayna will also be the one to team up with for your morning constitutional. She'll get your lazy arse out of bed while it's still dark and have you force-marching your way to better health. As a bonus,she'll also name all of the two-winged creatures that happen upon your path, many of which you will see for the first time at that ungodly hour.
Congratulations, Alayna!
More appointments to follow. Stay tuned!
-Official HF2008-Cayuga Appointment-
Matt Marion named Official Scorer and
Director of HF Golf Operations
-is youngest officeholder in HF links' history-
file foto, circa 1995
Esteemed HF Commissioner W. O'Brien Marion has announced yet another promotion as HF2008-Cayuga creeps closer. M. O'Brien Marion will assume all duties and responsibilites related to the annual HF Golf Tourney which, coincidentally, he won last year in a competition characterized by a bizarre and complicated scoring scheme that only he understood. Commissioner Marion has ordered his new Official Scorer/Director of Golf Ops to revamp this system completely, primarily to enhance his own chances of winning. When contacted at his home directly on a golf course near Salisbury University, Matt had this comment: "No comment," and returned to the 16th green where he put in four hours of intense chipping and putting practice, as he does each and every day.
Congratulations, Mr. Director, Sir.
-Official HF2008-Cayuga Appointments-
Co-Directors of Activities Named
HF photo by JPM
Michael J and Donna T, seen here bonding at HackFest 2004 in Gettysburg, have been appointed Co-Directors of Activities for the upcoming HF'08-Cayuga by 2008 Commissioner, the right honorable W. O'Brien Marion. Among other duties, they will be responsible for ensuring that all HackFest attendees have "a really good time." Anything short of this, of course, will be a bitter disappointment for those who are traveling far longer distances than from Newton to this year's HF site, much ballyhooed by the Co-Directors who themselves enjoyed a family vacation there several years ago and continue to talk about the experience to this day. Fully-engaged HackFesterions, Michael J also heads the HF committee on sleep and leisure, including naps, while Donna T sits on the HF landscape committee where she chairs the panel on deer ticks.
Stay tuned for further announcements and more executive-level appointments as HF2008-Cayuga gets closer every day....
Former Lake Cayuga advocate Hank David Thoreau
Sure, he wrote about Walden Pond, but this American author, naturalist, transcendentalist, tax resister, development critic, sage writer, and philosopher also loved Lake Cayuga. In fact, his best-known book Walden -- a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings -- was supposed to have been entitled Cayuga, until his editor talked him out of it, citing its troublesome pronunciation. And now you know the rest of the story.
We'll leave the light on for you...
8/10/08 - Abandoned motel on Rte 20 near Norwalk, OH. Potential site for HF2012?
Stay tuned...wom
Mark your calendars: August 3-10
