Our Entry - Decorations FUrther Enhanced by Mother Nature

Day 2 - The Clean-Up

While the adults work.....

....the kids play...

But, that's the way it should be.....

Snow Bowl 2009

No - this is not one of the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions snow bowls from years past. Rather it's Pine Brook fathers and sons battling it out on the Pavillion Park gridiron this snowy Saturday, December 19.

The Dads seem to be lagging behind all the action....

This center has a little growing to do before he's ready for his NFL debut.....but hey - he's gettin the job done with enthusiasm.....

Snow Plows and Backboards

We are reminded once again by the township to make sure we roll back our basketball backboards from the curb when we finish that heated game of "HORSE".  Backboards are expensive to replace - snow plows even more expensive.

Snow Will Never Keep a Dog from Its Appointed Route

Like the postman - nothing deters a dog from its walk - not even the first snow of the season.  "Caught" this "walk" on the back lane to Grandon Farms (off of Sears Run Drive) early this afternoon.

Red Skies in the Morning Bring The First Snow

Yes - the snows came one day after the morning red skies.....

Tis the Season....No, Not That One Yet

I find Fall to be a unique time in and about our neighborhood. We all suddenly emerge from our backyards or out from in front of the football game on TV and congregate along the streets for the annual ritual of the "Raking of the Leaves". It's actually kind of fun. I've seen and met more neighbors in the last week than I have probably all summer - and I'm out and about a lot.

The 2nd Fall event that seems to bring Pine Brookers together is the "Gathering at the Polls". It's always fun to catch up with neighbors when we go to cast our ballots. It's especially great to see the number of Pine Brookers who volunteer their time at the polls - keeping the democratic process alive..

I guess the next opportunity for large turnout of neighbors will be the first big snow - and as much as I enjoy catching up with the neighbors I hope Mother Nature chooses to keep the flakes to herself this year.

Bracing for the Next Storm

When the Bow Bends...............

Early morning along a Pine Brook sidewalk............