Fresh snow

Genesee Junction

Just south of Rochester, near Jefferson Road, the Conrail line crosses the Genesee River. This day ice is slowly flowing downstream heading for the city, then north to Charlotte and into Lake Ontario.

Meanwhile the apparently empty rail line provides movement east and west, so this junction is the only time these lines cross.

Cold clear morning

A cold single digit morning. Frost covered trees. Bright sun. Blue sky.

Unauthorized vehicles beware

Melting snow

Freshly fallen show is quite pretty. Fluffily and white and quite magical.

Eventually warm weather arrives for that mid-winter thaw.

And the results are not so pretty.

Fried chicken

It is not the most healthy thing to eat, but if you have a urge for really good down-home fired chicken and you find yourself in Saratoga Springs, you can't do better than Hattie's. An institution since the 30's, it's know for it's Southern style cooking. And don't forget the sweet potatoes and collard greens.

Classy gas station

The major gasoline retailers should take a hint from this savvy establishment. After all we know that sex sells.

Look closely at the sign to fully appreciate the 3D quality of certain anatomical details. I am not sure if it is the sign maker or the business owner that can take credit for the tackiness, but then again maybe I am no better for showcasing the image on my blog.

Still standing

Back in May of last year I posted a photo of this building and pointed out that the walls were separating and in eminent danger of collapse. Now nine months later the stability of the structure is even more precarious, yet it is still standing. Even though you can see straight though the building it continues to defy gravity, even with the weight of snow on the roof.