This stream has changed: It used to run most of the year but the
farmer up the road put in a dam that slows the water. Jon's Place
managed to survive the dam with enough water most years, but then
the township scraped Jon's Place away. The old underpass just
upstream of this site had some real character. Nails and boards
from the hand-made cement forms were very visible. The water
trickled off the lower end into a pool below. Within a wooded path,
the water weaved through the field and disappeared into the
earth.
The road has changed: There was a sharp sweeping corner on this
road. It's general path can be detected by observing the older
trees along the property lines. The apex of the corner was within a
few yards of the twin pines that can be seen standing to the west
and the gravel road had no curve, just a straight line joining the
blacktop on its way to the New Haven Bridge.
The people have changed: Thirty years ago, the only home in the
valley was the house behind the twin pines...and it was new.
Further into history, a creamery found its home behind the twin
pines at the base of the hill. Digging in the dirt today you will
still find plenty of remnants of pottery used at the site. About
thirty years ago, a burst of construction brought a number of
residences to the area...the brown home to the south, the log home
to the southeast, the hobby farm on the creamery site. Over the
years a few more peole moved into the valley the most recent being
the home at the end of the driveway that demolished the wooded
stream bed.
Yes, Things have changed in the valley. Some has been exciting,
other things have been sad to see change. It may seem
insignificant, the changes in this valley, but this is just a
sample of what is happening everywhere.
Aren't you glad you're out enjoying this, which is here today?
Tomorrow it will be gone.
It's best to park on the gravel road.
Original Contents:
- 2 Geocoins
- Gold Dollar
- "Chinese" Army Knife
- Pocket Comb
- Bicentennial Quarter
- McD's Bucks
GOOD LUCK!!!
Remember: With all caches, 'trade even' or
'trade up' to keep it fun for everyone!