The Vermont Muench Family Blog

MANCHESTER - Burr and Burton Academy Headmaster Charles W. Scranton recognized the exceptional service of faculty and staff members in a special presentation at the school's weekly assembly.

Mathematics Department faculty and longtime soccer and softball coach Dan DeForest received special recognition for his 30 years of service to Burr and Burton. Arts Department Chair Betsy Hubner received the thanks of the school for her 20 years of service. Bill Muench, Gary Baker, and Tony Napolitano were honored for their 15 years of service. Faculty and staff members Mary Blair, Georgia Chingos, Milissa Cone, Kathy Croft, Jamie Hill, Meg Kenny, Barbara Muench, and Chris Nolan were honored for their 10 years of service.

It was a year ago today that Mary Lee, Bill, and I were making our journey home from Johns Hopkins in a blizzard....I like sugaring much better! Bill drilled the holes yesterday, hung the buckets, and collected enough for boiling this afternoon. After a morning skiing at Stratton, Taylor came home to check buckets and romp with Gus. While Bill and I were carrying the newly collected sap Taylor caught a photo of us on our way to the fire pit....can't wait to taste that Vermont gold!!! Rich Millet flew in from NYC last night and after attending our neighbor's (Nicholsons) "bacon party" we went to the Bushees to watch their sugaring process with bonafide equipment...water extractors, boiling vats, and purifiers. They sell their syrup to some local restaurants. We learned the difference between Vermont Fancy (very light), Grade A, Grade A amber, and Grade B. It all has to do with the weather that day it is collected and/or the beginning of the season...lighter in the beginning and darker at the end. B is best for cooking but A usually is more desirable for pancakes....however we love them all. The finished product last night yielded a scrumptous Grade A light. I'm not sure what the Muench batch will offer but better than Vermont Maid! Taylor is working on naming our syrup....:) We can't wait to have Weston home too!

Weston is skiing in Utah with his coaches this week and he is having the time of his life. The Powder is a bit deeper than it is in Vermont! Here is Weston's trip in his own words: Hi, Utah was the coolest place ever! We got about 3 feet of snow in the amount of time we were out there. I got the best powder of my life. There was nobody there during the week days so we had the mountain all to ourselves. I got waist deep powder in some places. The place we stayed at was about 2500 sq. ft. It was awesome. We had a foosball table and a lot of room. The plane ride was also so much fun.

Weston and Taylor coming down the Observatory Hill at BBA!

One year ago today I was enjoying intensive care in Baltimore MD. Here are my scars and a picture of me thinking about going for a walk with my dog Gus this fall. Thank you again, everyone, for the support, prayers, thoughts and help this year! I have learned a lot about the importance of family and friends!!
One of my doctors said that there's a legendary Baltimore saying that "Hopkins always looks best in your rear view mirror."