At 7 AM we made a presentation to the Poultney Rotary Club about Dismas House and its wonderful mission to help those who have left the Vermont Corrections system. This helpful support system provides counseling, housing, meals and comraderie in Rutland. When it costs $43,000 to house an inmate in jail and $17,000 to support a person at Dismas House it is a no-brainer as to why Dismas Hosue is needed, not only for financila reasons but for the social intergration that will help these men and women regain their dignity to be productive members of our community.

The Rotary Club members, led by President Ed McHale and Crispin White , support Dismas House's activities and hope to attend the Auction and Dinner on May 20.

Would anyone like to take out an ad in the Program Ad Book, too?

Thanks to Valerie for inviting us to speak at the meeting.

We are taking our hot sauces and hot mustards on "the Road" to the East Poultney General Store for some samples and tastings to see what folks really like here...tasty and flavorful, not just heat, right?

It's just a quick trip for Joe Byk from New Hampshire and he hopes that his son will commit to GMC with its wonderful Environmental Studies program.

Of course, under Dr. Steve Fesmire's direction, that program is now the "crown jewel" of the GMC curriculum...nice going, Steve...

Our first alumnae of GMC staying with us...Lisa Taverna's daughter loves GMC...see you again!

Cindy Zap and husband visiting Green Mountain College, it's Open House weekend!

What are these folks doing?

Maple Fest Weekend with the Greens at their Sugarhouse...

...wow, was that road BUMPY!! and MUDDY!!!

But the flavors of maple syrup, yummmmmmmmmy!

Thanks, Pam and Rich and family...

The Statmans from Meadville, PA, that long 10 hour trip to Poultney, join us again on their visit with Ari at Green Mountain College.

Celebrating spring and Karen's birthday...the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce had its first "mixer" of 2007 at our house.

Karen's delicious array of tasty tidbits and Brian's wine selections from The Cellar were a hit, along with the many wonderful treats brought by other members of PACC. "Sponsored" by the East Poultney Chamber members, including the East Poultney General Store and Picket Fence Antiques. Thanks, neighbors!

It was a fun time for all...don't you think?

Where will the next mixer be?

We are signing up for Spring 2008!!!

Who do you 'trust" in this crowd?! :-)

PACC Mixer I...at the Birdhouse Inn...

Faces in the crowd...

What do these people do?

Name their business and win a prize!!

Symbols of New Mexico's "best"..................

name them and win a prize!N

Pascal's French Bistro in Pawlet...

Wonderful, delicious food! Vino veritas...

Happy Birthday, Pi Day Lady!

What is the 10th decimal place of pi?

Name those faces in the crowd...

What is going on?

Anwer and win a prize...

Where are Vermont Teddy Bears "born"?

Come and enjoy a viist there while you stay with us!

Enjoy wonderful breakfast at

our B&B.

Omelets and French toast served for Anita and Nick...

I had to show this again, eh?

Heidi and Hannah came to Poultney and the Birdhouse Inn for a visit to Green Mountain College. And they have chickens, too! Have a safe trip back to Maine; see you soon!

A very happy gathering and dinner hosted by Joan and Ike, our neighbors, who were here for a bit of a reprieve from the tons of snow in Oswego! And who else was there?

Quite a crew, eh?