The Fountain

 One of Ridgefield's symbols, the fountain at the intersection of Routes 33 and 35 ,is protected from cold weather and dressed for the holidays.  The Fountain Inn peeks at it from across the street.

The fountain has been damaged numerous times in automobile accidents.  There is a plan to give it extensive repairs and restoration, perhaps this summer.

Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival

 

All of Ridgefield seems to gather in front of Town Hall for the annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa.

The littlest ones often end up on dad's shoulders.

High school groups sing Christmas carols while the crowd waits.

At 6:30 the mayor flips a switch and the trees light up.

Before long a fire engine brings Santa and Mrs. Claus, who greet the cheering crowd.

Cold, but worth it.

Bad Luck

 

Main Street was empty on Black Friday, usually a busy shopping day.

That is tough for the small businesses that line Main Street.

A pipe burst at the south end of the business district and crews spent the day digging up the street and splicing in a replacement.

She is Forty!

A wonderful daughter, wife and mother, Susie is forty today.

Wonderful as a baby.

Wonderful winning the pie-eating contest at the beach. 

Wonderful in her student days.

Wonderful getting an MBA.

Wonderful as a bride.

Wonderful as a mother.

And wonderful in every way these days.  Love you, Susie.  Happy birthday.

Turkey Trot

 Nothing like running in the annual Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot with your friend.

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

It seems that many stores and homeowners skip right from Halloween decorations to Christmas, skipping over Thanksgiving.  I found these flowers at a grocery store.  Close enough.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Fishing

 One casts his fishing rod, the other poles quietly.