It’s Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Thanksgiving

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The chill is in the air, fireplaces all over are getting a workout and despite the occasional boat still on the lake, it feels like the holiday and ski season is finally here.

Just days away is Thanksgiving, and area businesses are gearing up. Pinecone Mercantile and Northwoods Bread Co. are hosting a pop up salad and veggie market with the folks from Juniper Hill Farm. They will be at Pinecone’s Main Street store on Wednesday, from 10 am to 4 pm, with farm fresh potatoes, onions, garlic, sweet potatoes, squash, salad greens, and more.

There will also be a fine selection of cheeses from area dairy farms and the now famous breads and baked goodies from Edward and Lisa, which you can order in advance, by clicking here.

And today there’s a bumper crop of baked gods:  Sourdough, Caraway Rye, Pain Normand and Whole Wheat. Chef Lisa has whipped up Cranberry/Orange Scones, Apple Cider Donut Mini Muffins and Mini Triple Chocolate Cookies.

In addition they are selling $1 stuffing bread, whie supplies last. Bazinga!

Meanwhile, we have receieved word from Rowes Cabins that Santa and his elves are setting up his workshop.

Oh Deer, Hunting Season Begins This Weekend

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Hunting season for big game starts across much of New York state this weekend.

The regular deer and bear season in the state's Southern Zone begins at sunrise Saturday and runs through Dec. 10. The Southern Zone stretches across upstate New York, excluding the Adirondacks and northern reaches of the state.

New York officials say the Southern Zone regular season is New York's most popular hunting season, with about 85 percent of New York's 575,000 licensed hunters taking part.

Northern Zone hunting season opened Oct. 21 and will close Dec. 3.

Whoa: Whiteface Opens This Saturday

Whiteface, November 13, 2017

Whiteface, November 13, 2017

Die hard snowboard and ski lovers are counting the days until  Saturday: That's when the first chair spins at 8:30 am and again on Sunday (November 18 &19). The resort hopes to open with the top of Little Whiteface to bottom access and the Mixing Bowl for beginners. The Base Camp Market, Taste NY and Mid-Station will open with a limited menu.

Their rental and tune shop will be fully operational.  BTW: Friday is the last day to get the best deal on a season pass.

Meanwhile, it won't be long before Gore is open. The  resort hopes to welcome their first skiers of the season Thanksgiving weekend.

Snow making at Gore on Sunday, November 12, 2017

Snow making at Gore on Sunday, November 12, 2017