The sun shines half a day,
The moon dominates the rest.
Even contemplation
Should have it's proper duration.
Deng Ming~Dao
Yesterday morning I received an email from some distant friends in the UK via another friend of mine here in the states.
A number of years back, the webmaster of the Cavalier Club website in the UK traveled to New Hampshire with his wife. While they were up in my neck of the woods, they came upon an old picture taken at one of the railroads up here of two men holding Cavaliers.
They felt pretty sure that the rail-house they saw the picture in was at one of the houses in Crawford Notch, which is on the backside of the mountain.
In looking at the picture that they emailed me, I felt pretty certain that the train was one out of our Conway Railway. The date is blurry in the picture, but it looks to be around the early 1900's. I have to say that is a mighty fine looking early Cavalier!
It was such a beautiful day here in the Valley that we offered to take the 40 minute drive up to Crawford Notch to see if that is where the pictures was and to find out a little more information on when the picture was taken and if there was any documentation regarding who these people might be.
Unfortunately when we got up there, the Rail-houses were shut for the winter. Of course the area was crazy busy with winter hikers, snowshoers, ice climbers and cross country skiers, but the little houses.....closed until Spring.
So....we meandered a bit, taking in the beautiful scenery. The day was sunny and bright, although you could tell that there was a storm on top of the mountain.
I have lived up here now for almost 20 years and still each time I see the mountain, especially this backside portion of it, it takes my breath away.
I did of course take some "car knitting" with me.................
I am test knitting Anne's Hoarfrost with a newly dyed color of Opulence. I thought I might have been able to finish it on the trip, but the combination of lace and driving made me a bit carsick, so Acer got a good workout instead. I am hoping to finish up with this stunning little neck warmer tomorrow. :)
What beautiful mountain photos! Sounds like a perfectly lovely day.
Posted by: tiennie | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 02:59 AM
I enjoyed seeing your photos! And Anne's pattern looks great in your yarn!
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 08:25 AM
The picture from the past is really cool. I love how you just took a drive to check out the present to the past. That's exactly something I would do! I love the yarn you're using for the Hoarfrost. It's really pretty. I'm trying to decide if I like the edging or not. I love the pattern.
Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Those pictures are breathtaking! Your knitting is beautiful too! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Monday, February 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Kim- Oh no- you can't knit in the car? I can't read, but knitting is okay.
I love the old photograph.
Posted by: Lorrraine | Monday, February 16, 2009 at 10:24 AM
omg that neckwarmer looks amazing . . it is SO the color i was originally searching for to show off that stitch pattern!
Posted by: anne | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Lovely photos! Vintage and new...the mountains are gorgeous (and so is the knitting).
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 09:37 PM
oh my - that Hoarfrost - I will need that:) I also hope to cast on my Acer soon - please keep sharing your progress for my selfish motivation:)
Posted by: stacey | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 08:40 PM
The mountain view is spectacular, but it sure does look cold. Love, love, love your new Opulence color!!
Posted by: margene | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I am so missing that we won't be taking our annual weekend up north this year! Just too many things happening that are not in our usual winter plans it is impossible to find a weekend. Bummer. I love seeing your photos, it brings my heart there.
Posted by: TeresaC | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 04:25 PM
What a lovely day!
The blue yarn is stunning ~ some may have to come live in Ontario...
Posted by: Renee | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Gorgeous pictures. Looks like you had a great day.
Posted by: Gale | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 02:18 PM
OK, confess, what is that new color...it looks like it wants to live in NC!! Thanks for the mountain pictures, I miss the mountains...maybe need to make a trip to the NC Mountains but yours look like my beloved Rockies!
Posted by: Gina | Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 01:35 PM