Well, we should be back from the Berkshires today. This is the last photo from last year's trip. Hopefully, I'll have some good pictures from the past few days. This is out on the lake looking towards the little public beach. We would take the tubes out and just float aimlessly around the lake. We were also able to use Karen's sister's boat to do some real tubing. There's lots...

Well, we should be back from the Berkshires today. This is the last photo from last year's trip. Hopefully, I'll have some good pictures from the past few days. This is out on the lake looking towards the little public beach. We would take the tubes out and just float aimlessly around the lake. We were also able to use Karen's sister's boat to do some real tubing. There's lots to keep you busy when living on the water.

Last year while staying in the Berkshires we drove to New York and visited Howe Caverns . A great place to visit in the hot summer. You take an elevator down 156 feet below the Earth's surface and the temperature is a constant 52 degrees. Is it stalactites? stalagmites? I don't know, I just call it pretty darn cool! It truly was a great adventure and would recommend this place to anyone....

Last year while staying in the Berkshires we drove to New York and visited Howe Caverns . A great place to visit in the hot summer. You take an elevator down 156 feet below the Earth's surface and the temperature is a constant 52 degrees. Is it stalactites? stalagmites? I don't know, I just call it pretty darn cool! It truly was a great adventure and would recommend this place to anyone. The scariest part was the elevator ride down!

Today I am out in the Berkshires with my nephew, Josh and my brother Chris and sister-in-law Karen. Chris and Karen have a lovely little cottage, right on a lake. Tomorrow we head to Deerfield to go whitewater rafting! Last year we took Jared and Josh whitewater rafting for the first time. We had such a good time that we decided to try the bigger rapids this year. Unfortunately, Jared is busy...

Today I am out in the Berkshires with my nephew, Josh and my brother Chris and sister-in-law Karen. Chris and Karen have a lovely little cottage, right on a lake. Tomorrow we head to Deerfield to go whitewater rafting! Last year we took Jared and Josh whitewater rafting for the first time. We had such a good time that we decided to try the bigger rapids this year. Unfortunately, Jared is busy working, saving money for college, so he won't be going with us. This photo was taken during last year's trip. For Karen's birthday I had made her a scrapbook of our vacation together. This was the first page of the book. The boat is right in front of the cabin, so you can see the lake is literally right outside the door.

Folks, meet Rocky the singing lobster. This past year, Rocky's career had been down in the dumps...literally. That is until my uncle came across Rocky at the dump and decided to help him get his career back on track. Some fresh new batteries, a few rehearsals in front of family and friends and Rocky will soon be playing at the local Sand Bars. His repertoire includes "Sea Cruise"...

Folks, meet Rocky the singing lobster. This past year, Rocky's career had been down in the dumps...literally. That is until my uncle came across Rocky at the dump and decided to help him get his career back on track. Some fresh new batteries, a few rehearsals in front of family and friends and Rocky will soon be playing at the local Sand Bars. His repertoire includes "Sea Cruise" and "Rock the Boat." He has a few dance moves that include wiggling his tail and standing straight up on his tail. Don't tell Rocky, but after listening to him sing these songs a couple of times I was ready to toss him back into the ocean. I found he is best if taken in small doses. I should say that he did give us a few big laughs- although that may not have been his intention.

Looking at this photo I remember the day I went over to the park to take photos and how it was in the mid 80s and I was trying to keep sweat off the viewfinder. Now, sitting here at the computer I'm thinking about getting up to put on a long sleeve shirt! What happened to the heat of August? What I like best about this photo is the little bud. I really like the color of it.

Looking at this photo I remember the day I went over to the park to take photos and how it was in the mid 80s and I was trying to keep sweat off the viewfinder. Now, sitting here at the computer I'm thinking about getting up to put on a long sleeve shirt! What happened to the heat of August? What I like best about this photo is the little bud. I really like the color of it.