Summer Stroll ~ July 2012

The temperatures have dropped out of the 90s and 100s to some pretty comfortable 80s. There’s even the occasional rain these days. Not enough, but I think we’re better off than the rest of the country with their drought conditions.

The good news is that with the cooler weather, I'm more apt to get out to take walks. I was even a bit jealous of this kayaker smoothly gliding down the Chemung River...

We saw my son off on his return to Maryland with breakfast at Wegmans. Just outside the Cafe door, my oldest grandson -- who loves all critters -- spotted this moth. Good eye since the winged creature was camouflaged...

Way down on the west end of Market Street, there’s a lot of renovation going on in and out of buildings on the south side of the street. Behind that same stretch of buildings, demolition is finally underway to make way for Corning's new transportation center.

Riverfront Centennial Park...

Corning Inc. Headquarters is surrounded by gardens...

I always worry about this tower foundation. It’s in pretty crumbly condition and holds a lot of weight. How long will it last?

This is the type of tower held by the aging foundation in the previous photo...

A crafty girl with a CRFTYGAL plate...

Stroll into Autumn

A lovely morning for a Sunday walk. In spite of the cool, late-summer air, the sun was shining and casting beautiful contrasts of light and shadow.



Autumn officially starts this coming Friday and we're already transitioning from Summer to Winter.




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Looking in all directions, I could see the leaves starting to change. This will be the week to take pictures of foliage.



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Upcoming fall events...

Jazz and Harvest Festival

30th Wineglass Marathon

Tall Tales Tours of Corning’s downtown area continue through October. For more info or to sign up, call James D. Gray 607-425-8900 or email jamesgrayelmira@yahoo.com.

Kingsbury Cemetery Haunted House ~ benefits the Corning Community Food Pantry.

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Corning NY moves into Fall ~ September 16, 2010

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