tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76695327888605693892009-10-27T06:45:18.244-04:00The Caretaker's ConcernOne Caretaker's story of living (mostly) in solitude on a private Island on Lake George in Upstate New York, as told through daily photographs and musings/ramblings (well, daily in the winter; every four days or so in the Summer and mostly just photos in the Summer).The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-52144728205530762592009-03-04T20:09:00.001-05:002009-10-27T06:45:18.251-04:00TCC for 3/4/09The Caretaker's Concern for 3/4/09No photos today.Part three of the Caretaker's Journal entry from 8/20/2005If you missed part one it can be found in the blog archive, it is dated 2/26/09.If you missed part two it can be found in the blog archive, it is dated 3/2/09....Thankfully reason won out. I knew that if I gave into panic I would have probably drowned myself. Once I made this decision I The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-35920489717920434792009-03-02T21:13:00.003-05:002009-03-04T20:11:42.804-05:00TCC for 3/2/09The Caretaker's Concern for 3/2/09No photos today.Part two of the Caretaker's Journal entry from 8/20/2005If you missed part one it can be found in the blog archive it is dated 2/26/09....It was a good breeze blowing, the night was warm, a touch humid, rather pleasant sail back to the Island except for the racket from the jib, it was bringing down my good time, it was time to bring down the jib.The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-89834053726725105422009-03-01T23:23:00.004-05:002009-03-01T23:42:04.214-05:00TCC for 3/1/2009The Caretaker's Concern 2/27/09The Caretaker didn't get to the further transcription of his journal entry from 8/20/2005 today, he hopes to get to it tomorrow.In other news, in case you missed it or missed the opportunity to pass it on to other people...In need of a laugh?Copy and paste the following link or click on the title text above: "TCC for 3/1/09". If the video makes you laugh give the The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-28580570464420964502009-02-27T23:35:00.000-05:002009-02-27T23:35:00.973-05:00TCC for 2/27/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/27/09The Caretaker is not pleased with the precipitation today, it never rains in Winter, the sky just cries.Today's photos are not from today, the Caretaker didn't bring out his camera, he didn't have much interest in documenting the demise of the snow, so sad how it slowly weeped away . However, he is hopeful that all of the snow on the ice will have washed away by The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-1024160626540837762009-02-26T21:50:00.003-05:002009-02-26T21:57:18.327-05:00TCC for 2/26/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/26/09Not much to report on from the Island for today, having a bit of a heat wave which is supposed to be joined by some rain for tomorrow. The Caretaker would prefer to have it otherwise but if it must be rain hopefully it will be enough to wash all the snow from the ice so ice skating may be enjoyed once again. As promised today's post is his journal entry from one The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-20647498375211749332009-02-25T22:38:00.005-05:002009-02-25T22:47:32.451-05:00TCC for 2/25/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/25/09The Caretaker was planning on posting his one and only Journal entry from 2005, it is about one of the times he almost died on Lake George, but he got home to the Island way later than he originally planned so it will have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime enjoy some photos from the archive.Oh, and in case you missed it:In need of a laugh?Copy and paste the The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-12509584211736551842009-02-24T23:00:00.001-05:002009-02-25T22:38:35.441-05:00TCC for 2/24/09The Caretaker's Concern for 2/24/09Just in case you missed it (if you didn't photos below):In need of a laugh?Copy and paste the following link or click on the title text above: "TCC for 2/24/09". If the video makes you laugh give the Caretaker a high review, thanks.--The Caretakerhttp://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/arl5yfTq3ckP.S. Whether you laugh with The Caretaker or at him it The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-55879795957096891912009-02-23T07:13:00.004-05:002009-02-23T07:25:03.235-05:00Send the Caretaker PackingIn need of a laugh?Copy and paste the following link or click on the title text above: "Send the Caretaker Packing". If the video makes you laugh give the Caretaker a high review, thanks.--The Caretakerhttp://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/arl5yfTq3ckP.S. Whether you laugh with The Caretaker or at him it makes no difference, feel free to share it with all your friends.The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-8257000378434982652009-02-20T23:00:00.001-05:002009-02-26T22:00:41.496-05:00TCC for 2/20/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/20/09The Caretaker hasn't much to report on today, busy trying to get caught up, so today's post will consist of photos from the archive and a journal entry from the archive. The Caretaker was not very diligent in keeping up with his journal for 2003, the last post with a journal entry from 2003 was the last journal entry he made for that year. For 2004 the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-60354817737384350032009-02-19T22:50:00.000-05:002009-02-19T22:50:00.981-05:00TCC for 2/19/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/19/09The Caretaker got his submission in for the Australian job, just under the wire, and has received confirmation of the submission however it won't be posted for viewing for up to a week (however long it takes them to review it). When it is available for view the Caretaker will be sure to post the link on his blog so you can go view it and rate it.The Caretaker was The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-2721761280478785142009-02-18T23:04:00.001-05:002009-02-18T23:07:33.438-05:00TCC for 2/18/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/18/09--The CaretakerThe Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-45151774805024841692009-02-17T22:20:00.004-05:002009-02-17T22:34:00.039-05:00TCC for 2/17/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/17/09The Caretaker is fully shaved and shorn (bowl cut of course until he can get his head into the hands of a professional for a proper trimming, photo will follow tomorrow).Total software failure, got to keep it short.Lake ice quite lively tonight during return walk, doing quite a bit of knocking about.All photos taken this morning:The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-88408439112595001202009-02-16T16:18:00.006-05:002009-02-16T18:09:00.163-05:00TCC for 2/16/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/16/092/16/09Inside the Ghetto, the Caretaker is busy at his desk where all the "magic" happens.2/16/09This could be the last day of the Caretaker's beard, tomorrow could be the day it gets shaved off.--The CaretakerPosting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-82879534016657401552009-02-15T18:27:00.003-05:002009-02-15T18:32:14.556-05:00TCC for 2/15/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/15/09The Caretaker hopes everyone had a happy Valentine's Day. Today's post is going to just be a journal entry from his first year back to the Island. The posts for the next few days will most likely just be entries from his journal. The Caretaker needs to focus his attention on his submission for the Australian job, Tourism Queensland of Australia refers to it as "The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-31879484930563488392009-02-14T18:32:00.004-05:002009-02-15T09:15:09.192-05:00TCC for 2/14/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/14/092/14/092/14/092/14/092/14/092/14/092/7/09Not wanting the post for Valentine's Day lonely without verse the Caretaker has posted another poem, this too, lyrics to a song, it has no title as of yet, he often uses it as a warm up so for now the working title is that."Warm Up"I need to knowWhat it means to let you goThrough that doorFor a whileUntil you return my The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-58750359244834622962009-02-13T19:53:00.005-05:002009-02-13T20:03:20.360-05:00TCC for 2/13/09The Caretaker's Concern 2/13/09The Caretaker has been away for about 7 days or so, he is now back at the Island. He's got plenty to report but is still trying to get caught up after having been away for a while. He's got lots to share and lots to explain, he hopes to be able to do so come tomorrow. In this post is a photo from today, and in honor of Valentine's Day the Caretaker has posted a The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-10782258543044540902009-02-11T22:00:00.000-05:002009-02-11T22:00:01.229-05:00TCC for 2/11/09TCC for 2/11/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-11253591757334192232009-02-10T22:00:00.001-05:002009-02-10T22:00:01.030-05:00TCC for 2/10/09TCC for 2/10/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-51712353362055091002009-02-09T22:00:00.000-05:002009-02-09T22:00:04.415-05:00TCC for 2/9/09TCC for 2/9/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-81289034177787484532009-02-08T22:00:00.001-05:002009-02-08T22:00:00.613-05:00TCC for 2/8/09TCC for 2/8/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-76071794107851709342009-02-07T20:05:00.002-05:002009-02-07T21:40:15.518-05:00TCC for 2/7/09TCC for 2/7/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-56920078551403221202009-02-06T18:30:00.000-05:002009-02-06T18:30:00.750-05:00TCC for 2/6/09TCC for 2/6/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-61172611181878727782009-02-05T16:30:00.000-05:002009-02-05T16:30:00.380-05:00TCC for 2/5/09TCC for 2/5/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-10721694556361681072009-02-04T15:00:00.000-05:002009-02-04T15:00:00.798-05:00TCC for 2/4/09TCC for 2/4/09Posting of the Caretaker’s Journal entries from 2003 began on the 2nd of February 2009, if you’ve missed the earlier posts click on “TCC for Feb 02” on the left in the “Blog Archive” and begin reading from there.Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so instead the Caretaker The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7669532788860569389.post-39886463896445874142009-02-03T10:30:00.001-05:002009-02-03T10:30:01.009-05:00TCC for 2/3/09TCC for 2/3/09Unfortunately the Caretaker is currently having some trouble uploading photos, not that he took any today, and there really isn't much to report, so, instead the Caretaker has decided to dig out his journal from when he first started working again at the Island. His first stint was during the mid-nineties, then he returned for the Summer of 2003, the text that follows has been The Caretakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01437696135237762424wrecklooseisland@yahoo.com0