The hard work of last fall paid dividends as despite the heavy spring rains and run-off our road remains in good shape. Only a few buckets of gravel to smooth out some low spots will be needed once things dry out. In the meantime, the road is passible to the top in any vechicle, as long as a bit of caution is used.
The telescope shed continues to be rodent free, and the scopes all seem to be in great shape for spring. Our trails are in great shape too, as Chevy and Ben, Ray Burk, Tucker Blanchard and I walked and cleared the network. Thanks to Dan Carnevale for a quick tuneup on my chainsaw, and for setting up another bluebird house on the hill.
Peter Scherff, Barry Herveux and his ever-active chainsaw also helped out on the hill and John Klinkowski made burgers for the whole crew.
I faded by midafternoon, but re-inforcements were expected as Kevin Collins, Tom Walker, and Matt Paine were due on the hill to work on building maitenance and add to the radio tower. Tom also had a bluebird box to contribute to the hill.
Dan and Barry were then off to host the first Notchview public viewing of the season, and most of the rest of the crew were heading to Amherst College Observatory for the public sessions.
Spring has returned to the hill, and I'm looking forward to a great year at Arunah.
Thanks to all who helped out today.
-Ed
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