One Caretaker's story of living (mostly) in solitude on a private Island on Lake George in Upstate New York, as told through daily photographs and musings/ramblings (well, daily in the winter; every four days or so in the Summer and mostly just photos in the Summer).
A Very Brief Glossary: GHETTO--Name for the cabin that the Caretaker lives in, a single story structure, about 220 square feet/20.44 square meters.
Living Conditions: End of October to early May, no running water, Island population: 1. Early May to end of October, running water, Island population: ranges from 1 to 20 or so.
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The Caretaker's Concern can be blamed on Wreck-Loose Island Publishing. Send all complaints to: WLIPublishing P.O. Box 1521 Bolton Landing, N.Y. 12814
WreckLooseIsland@yahoo.com
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Grew up in Ho-Ho-Kus, a suburban small town in North East New Jersey. Currently lives and works as a caretaker on a small island on Lake George in Upstate New York.
Hey L, Glad you like the sunrise photo. Due to my time constraints, I seem to only have time to grab a few photos at sunrise and sunset, not to mention that most of the days this Summer so far have been mostly overcast. Very unsettled weather this Summer. --Jeff
That very picture is awesome. remind me my islands, canary islands (my homeland) sunsets in september and october. Now I dont get those in Chicago. The months after mount pinatubo exploded early 90s, we had spectacular fires on the sky colors due to the ashes particles on the atmosphere,color ranges maybe seen once in a lifetime. Your pic looks alike. Wonder how unusual must be living your lifestyle in such a place and conditions. If I were you I probably would be dipping in those waters as much as I can like i do in lake Michigan now :-) great discovery your blog.
Hey Frank, Glad you like the photos, and that they remind you of home. While the water is still warm I swim at least once a day, usually twice, and if there is time three or more times a day and into the night. I will be taking the liberty of posting a link on my blog to your blog: postalesdesdeamerica.blogspot. It has prompted me to establish a new blog list. Enjoy the rest of your summer in Michigan. Thanks for reading/viewing, Jeff
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Wow! the first picture is just to much, it's breathtaking.
Hey L,
Glad you like the sunrise photo. Due to my time constraints, I seem to only have time to grab a few photos at sunrise and sunset, not to mention that most of the days this Summer so far have been mostly overcast. Very unsettled weather this Summer.
--Jeff
That very picture is awesome. remind me my islands, canary islands (my homeland) sunsets in september and october. Now I dont get those in Chicago. The months after mount pinatubo exploded early 90s, we had spectacular fires on the sky colors due to the ashes particles on the atmosphere,color ranges maybe seen once in a lifetime. Your pic looks alike. Wonder how unusual must be living your lifestyle in such a place and conditions. If I were you I probably would be dipping in those waters as much as I can like i do in lake Michigan now :-) great discovery your blog.
Hey Frank,
Glad you like the photos, and that they remind you of home. While the water is still warm I swim at least once a day, usually twice, and if there is time three or more times a day and into the night. I will be taking the liberty of posting a link on my blog to your blog: postalesdesdeamerica.blogspot. It has prompted me to establish a new blog list. Enjoy the rest of your summer in Michigan.
Thanks for reading/viewing,
Jeff
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