There is still cold weather, threats of more snow and the sound of brave birds calling to each other, hoping for responses. By the sound of it, I think they share our human dismay at the delay in real spring weather.
Chilmark continues to thaw although the temperatures are a challenge to the sunshine that is trying to do its job. We still have a wintery aspect, but our snow cover is beginning to be a memory.
Chilmark as we remember it is still here! Under all that snow the spring bulbs were persevering and are now visible in most spots. The dark rainy days were welcome and now we are ready for some sunshine.
Chilmark is busy looking for signs of spring. I am sure they are all around us . . . if only we could see over the snow drifts. Ice is still drifting around in the harbor and outside. The pieces are huge and there are lots of them. Everyone says, “I never saw anything like it here,” so I am assuming it is a first for several generations. Hope you took pictures!
Chilmark will miss Chet Wisneiewski who died in early February. He had lived on Flanders Lane for many years and was known to many. Chet was a successful architect and had worked in New York city.
Chilmark is enjoying some up-Island quiet this week. There are very few cars on the road, and even the bell buoy off Menemsha Beach is quiet, due to the ice build up I suspect.
Chilmark prepares for yet another weekend storm. This winter continues to challenge all aspects of Island life. As always, Vineyarders see these moments as a chance to reach out to their neighbors as they always do in adversity.
Chilmark is ready for Friday the 13th . . . after the snowstorms and their complications; we can face a superstition with nerve!
The severe storms have left their temporary marks on our surfaces but despite the aggravation, 85 voting Chilmarkers travelled to the town meeting on Monday last and voted with speed and decisiveness.
