Bike Route

Fawn Rd. has been declared an official scenic bike route. Many bike tours are taking place through our town & I can watch them ride by from my front porch. 

Opus 40

Carved out of Quarry Stone by the late Harvey Fite, Opus 40 is located on Fite Rd. in the Fish Creek area of Saugerties, NY.
You really need to see it in person as this picture is just a tidbit of Mr. Fites work. A local Artisman, Harvey Fite passed away before he finished this great work but it is here for all to enjoy along with the Fite museum on the old homestead. The Quarries along the Hudson River in the Saugerties and Cementon area were
utilized to make most of the sidewalks in
NYC and it's surrounding boroughs (sp).

Saugerties Light House

You can rent a suite right here in the Light House in Saugerties, N.Y. Better book about a year in advance!
You have to walk through a trail to get to the
Light House , it's worth every step as long as you don't fall in the drink.  

HITS

Horses Shows In The Sun located on Washington Ave Ext. in Saugerties is famous for it's competions all over the world. The HITS site is tremendous.
It takes up almost all of the space on your right hand side of the road from the High School through to the end of Wash Ave Ext..There are many many stables and a wonderful compound where they have their shows. A restaurant and a few stores and even a bar and grille are located in the compound. 

Ice Rink

The Kiwanis Club built this beautiful Ice Rink in Saugerties
a couple of years ago. I have yet to see a Hockey game but as soon as possible I'll be there for one. Located on Washington
Ave. Ext. passed the High School. Right after Small World Playground on your left hand side of the road.

Preparing for Opening Day

My store is small but lots of
business can be made from a small store. we have alot of work to do before I open. Signs need to be installed, carpeting on the floors,
samples to work off of and I need a
new coffee pot and tea pot for the cold winter days. I have worked with
Builders who have been happy with
me in the past and hope to build a new clientel from the Cairo area.
We are a professional flooring sales
and installation company. No job is
too small and there is no job too big
for us. I look foward to opening day!
Located at 569 Main St in Cairo, NY. 

My New Store

The store will be ready to open in mid November. Located on Main St. in Cairo, NY.
I am waiting for my signs to be made for the new store.
We sell and install carpet for residential and commercial use. We also install hardwood flooring, vinyl and ceramic tile.
I have many years of experience in the floor covering business.
Formerly Sawyer Floor
Covering and Blue Mt. Tile Co.
For the past few years I
have devoted my time to making and selling candles and gifts at Jilly's Candle Shoppe
but I have kept a hand at doing
flooring for select customers.
My new business name is:
DOODAY. We will be serving
Greene, Ulster, Albany and Dutchess Co.
Call anytime for your free estimate!
845-389-4831 or 845-246-1975

Villa Giustizia

My family villa in Collipietro, Italy
The villa extended for 20 miles
down the mountain. the Giustizia family were of nobility. My grandmothers people were elegant, very educated and talented as well.
My father used to tell me stories of what he knew of his ancestors. I wont go into detail but very interesting indeed. I have recently
made many connections with my
Giustizia relatives here and in Canada
and Brazil. They are extended
world wide. 

Kevin Schaal

Notice the sign above where Kevin is standing. It reads, Welcome to
Indonesia Death Penalty for Drug
Traffickers! 

Indonesia

My son Kevin made friends with
this Indonesian man. His friend lost his entire family in the Tsunami.
Notice the rubble in the background.
Most of you know Kevin spent
several months in Banda Aceh.
He was able to raise more funds
while he was there to get teachers
to come to Aceh for the childrens
education. The children of Indonesia
are very serious about their studies. 

Aunt Ida

My beautiful Aunt Ida passed away last year. She was in her late 70's.
Here she is with her boyfriend and his nephew, Johnny Depp. 

Michael

My nephew Mike and his friend Meaghan.
You might think that Mike has red eye in
this picture. He is wearing red contacts.
My handsome Godson is too cute to be
scary at a halloween party. 

Coney Island Hot dogs

The best Hot Dogs around can be
gotten here at Catskills Coney Is.
The front building is where you can
buy all soughts of ice cream cones
and dishes like banana splits &
sundaes, fraps and malts etc.
There is a back building where you get your terrific Sabrett Hot Dogs,
burgers, fries and more. I know that
these Hot Dogs taste even better
than the original Coney Island hot
dogs in Brooklyn, NY. I have made
the comparison :) 

Coney Island at the Riverfront

The statue is a small replica of
Lady Liberty. The bridge leads into Main St. in Catskill, NY 

Home Depot

Across from exit 21 in Jefferson Hieghts there is a new Home Depot.
It is set high on a hill in an exclusive site, there is lots of parking and great
landscaping. 

Greene Co. Bank

Another one? They are popping up
all over Greene County. This tells
me that there is something big
going on in and around the Catskills.
The Bank of Coxsackie just built another one in Cairo, NY right accross
the road from another Greene Co.
Bank. Oh and Coxsackie has a new greene Co bank as well. The Bank in this picture is at the entrance going into the Strip Mall by Grandview. 

Strip Mall

There is a new strip mall across
from where the Walmart Store is
being built. There are some
vacant stores and an Italian
Restaurant, a Laundromat,
Rentway and Radioshack.
This site is in back of
the old Grandview School. In back of the strip mall is the entrance into Grandview Ave. 

Lowes Builders Sq.

It is hard to see from this picture
but the new Lowes Builders Square
will be here in Catskill, NY right next
to the Walmart store. 

Walmart Super Store

This is the site where the new
Walmart Superstore in Catskill
NY is being built. It is on the same site where Jamesway
used to be. The road in is blocked off, only workers can go
in. They say there is going to be
a gas station here and if you
have a Sams Club card you can
get a gas discount. 

Walking the Strand

Downtown Kingston was renovated a few years ago and is a hot spot for
tourists now. Summers are filled with so many things to do and down
town has bands playing or groups
of entertainers almost every night. mayor gallo who passed away suddenly about 4 years ago was responsible for the
renovation and cleaning up the city of Kingston. The Mayor was a young man when he died and
he is missed by the city residents. In the early part of the 20th century Kingston thrived for it's brick which
could be transported via The Esopus Creek and Hudson River to NYC.
 

The Strand

Near Mariners Harbor in Kingston NY. We walked to a few shops today.
Boats were docked by the river front.
We had lunch at Ship to Shore. I recommend it for good eating. 

Dusk

The sun is going down. I liked this shot! A little history about the
wagon: I located this wagon at a
place going toward Middleburg
NY. it was buried wheel deep in
the muddy snow. I sent my husband
and son in law and my friend Gail
up to get it for me on a very cold
afternoon. Off they went with our dump truck and trailer but not
before they were told NOT to come
home without the wagon. Several
hours later they pulled into the
driveway with this old manure wagon
dragging behind. I heard all the
complaints but once we got into
the house and had a few cups of
tea and hot chocalate in front of
the fireplace the laughter began as
they reminisced about the entire
ordeal. The wagon cost me $300.00
plus the cost of going to get it.
I have been offered $600.00 for
it but I doubt I would ever sell it.