Day Trip to Western New York

I did a quick day-trip to the Western New York area Sunday. The objective was to attend the visitation for Mary Budzinski's mom at he the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Funeral Home in Salamanca. On the way I drove by the 413 Fair Oaks homestead. The photos note the ice problem on the western side of the house and the unusual (but maybe correct?) trimming of the rhododendrons in the front yard. I liken it to the palm-tree approach. Met Jim and Martha at Dina's in Ellicottville for lunch. Note the photos of hard-edged photojournalist Jim and folksy commentator Jim demonstrating the use of flash and non-flash styles. We all then went to the funeral home meeting Ed and Theresa who were already there. A brief discussion was initiated concerning Memmott brother/sister reunion possibilities - most likely is the usual June Alumni Weekend. Details will need to be further explored. On my way out of Salamanca, while I was driving across the Main St. bridge, an eagle flew low over my car and west along the river - not more than 8 or 9 feet above me. Very pronounced white head and yellowish beak. I've never seen an eagle in that area but the water in the river was still ice-free and flowing so maybe it was a good hunting area. All happened too quickly to get a photo. Driving for this trip was uneventful - roads were clear and traffic light. Back in Oberlin a little after 8:00PM.