What’s Left of the Bridge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield–Suffield_Covered_Bridge

Yesterday, Wednesday, I took a three-mile walk around the block. One mile of this is along the Connecticut River from Bridge Lane to the boat launch. At the end of Bridge Lane, there is only a house on the east bank of the river (most probably the former railroad Bridge Lane Station), but this is where the old covered bridge used to cross over into Suffield. All that’s left now is some of the pilings in the river that can be seen when the river is not running high. These pilings look like tiny islands with vegetation growing on them. This area is part of the rapids that extend from the Enfield Dam (Enfield/Suffield) almost to East Windsor/Windsor Locks which made the creation of the locks and canal necessary. The Enfield Dam isn't there any more either.

On the west side, is the Windsor Locks/Suffield Canal bike path. When I ride past the place where the bridge used to come across, it’s hard to imagine it being high enough to make it to top of the embankment. 

This is all that's left of the Enfield Dam. The new(er) Suffield Bridge can be seen in the background, which connects Enfield to Suffield. The north side of the bridge also has a new pedestrian/bike path.

Two of the pilings left in the river. Click on picture to enlarge.

This shows the same house. Look how close it is to the river.

The house at the end of Bridge Lane...probably the railroad Bridge Lane Station

Jessica’s Shower

On Sunday, June 24^th, my granddaughter, Jessica, was feted at a bridal shower. Her bridesmaids and her mother worked so hard to make this a huge success.

In the pictures you will see Jess with different members of her family and family-to-be.

Now we are all looking forward to the big day, August 4^th.

The bakery put Jess and Matt's engagement picture on the cake. That's Mason, their Bull Mastiff on the lower left. Cannot have a Jess and Matt without a Mason! :)