Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025-6We had some fine colors this year but very rare and not at all what I would have expected from the golf Course at Crestbrook Park, which has the high vistas that make the course play so challenging. This post has some of the shots I have taken here of the foliage only and what I would have hoped to pass along as current.Upon entering the drive at Crestbrook, Merriman Pond occupies the view on one's right When in full sun and color the reflections off the pond's surface are a match to the stand of color on the banks.The view from the parking lot gave a hint of a frost delay and hopefully not too long.The bend on the par 5 4th hole shows colors that were always a distraction to add to the difficulty of the hole.The green on the par 3 5th is ... 11/09/2025

Friday Flags:   A Fine Sight at The Top of The Hill in Watertown CTIt's been a hectic week on top of a lot of rain and overcast skies. I had t make a run to Watertown CT and didn't have much free time. As I do so often, I look to find a flag for this series.As I turned a corner, I looked ahead and saw my flag just waving excitedly to me. I pulled over and took the shot and then continued on my task.It was as though the wind gods knew I was stressed.Somehow the universe senses when we have problems, and seem to give us a break, as they did this week with this photo. Friday Flags:   A Fine Sight at The Top of The Hill in Watertown CT 10/31/2025

Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025-5In making my color walk at the Golf Course in Crestbrook Park in Watertown, CT it was most apparent that we hit peak, on the course.I suspect that it would have to do with the openness of the fairways that would allow more wind penetration of the leaves, as the surrounding areas did not have much of a depletion.The gazebo alongside the lake was cleared of leaves as were the trees.The trees alongside the lake were baren with a minimal reflection off the water.The opposite bank is the same.Looking down to the 2nd green there are very few trees left on the trees.Looking across the 3ed to the 4th fairways there are very few leaves on the treesThe 4th green shows well but the shade doesn't allow it to display colors.The 7th fairway has a lot of... 10/26/2025

Friday Flags:   Some Subjects Never Have a Bad Side I was making my weekly run to the Golf Course at Crestbrook Park to take photos of the tree colors and noticed that the wind was blowing at a different direction this week.Normally the wind blows East or west which on the 1 and 10 holes is either an assist or a detriment. This week, it was blowing to the North which would have required a stance adjustment, but for the flag, it just meant get to a new position. Some subjects never have a bad side, and that is exactly the case here. Friday Flags:   Some Subjects Never Have a Bad Side    10/24/2025

Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025-4The progression so far this year has been slow and after a few days of rain and wind from a Nor'easter I didn't know what to expect when I went to take pictures this week.  The day was overcast and the pond at the entrance to the Crestbrook Park didn't give me the reflection it has in the past, but at least the colors were there.There was a touch of wind, and no sun to offer a reflection but the colors still shown on those trees that still had leaves.The view from the parking lot to the lake with the gazebo on the grass was a pretty sight as well.Getting up to the fairways, I glanced down towards the clubhouse and with the flag flying, I got a pretty shot from the first green.The second fairway had a golf cart er approaching the green and ... 10/19/2025

Friday Flags: While Gathering Colors in Watertown CTI made a drive to the Golf Course at Crestbrook Park in Watertown, CT to take shots of the trees for the fall progression series.While there, I had a view of the clubhouse from the top of #1 and the flag was waving to me.Of course, from this distance the photo doesn't allow one to see the flag, but I presumed that I could get a better shot once I finished the primary task.Once done, I made the walk down to the parking lot almost forgetting that I needed 1 more shot.The flag responded to my request as if to say gave a great rest of the day.  As for the rest of the shots I took, they will be posted soon as well. Friday Flags: While Gathering Colors in Watertown CT 10/17/2025

Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025-3There was very little change in the colors this past week. The dry spell continues, and the temps are still mild.We are going to have a lot of rain for the next 2 days which may drop the leaves before they reach full color,  When I take my photos this week it will be interesting.Looking at the hill beyond the course, it would be ablaze with color yet still is relatively colorless.The 11 fairway is still not showing its splendor.The 13th fairway is similar with a lot of green still on the limbs. In past years, the trees on the bottom side of the 17 fairway would provide a backdrop for the reds of the maple in the foreground.The long par 5,  15 fairway has always been spectacular and I have used this shot on my screensaver on my computer for... 10/13/2025

Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025 2The changes this week were not very noticeable. Our weather was consistent with a dry fall, and temps dropped a little overnight, but daytime highs were consistent. The hillside looking down to the clubhouse is not striking as yet.Similarly, the drop from the 11 tee lacks the striking hues of previous years.The trees that surround the green on 11 especially with the water seems to be in a holding stage.The tress that bound the 13 fairway have always been striking in previous years.The lone tree behind the green is still the only one with its deep red. Must not be on strike like the rest of them.I'll get some shots of the top side for next week. Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025 2 10/05/2025

Friday Flags: Another Housing Develpment with Pride in Watertown CTMy Wednesday morning drive back from the course offered me another opportunity to catch a flag.I had to run into the town center but along the way passed a housing development that had a large flag at its entrance.As there was wind this day, I did not have a long stop to get what I wanted.It does the mind and heart good to see the flag flying, especially when there are so many that look to use its resources for selfish reasons.Fundamentally we area  proud nation, it only our leaders would understand and honor that.Maybe a requirement of being elected is to first have served in our armed forces.Friday Flags: Another Housing Develpment with Pride in Watertown CT  10/03/2025

Moving into Fall in Watertown Connecticut 2025We are a week into the fall season yet the colors on the trees seem to be lagging. We had a very dry late summer and even now there has been very little moisture.I don't know if it will impact the foliage, but as we walked the course this past week, I did not see a lot to indicate color.The hill on this fairway always provides a vista that is beautiful when the colors are in peak form.Not much to appreciate as yet.Same hole, looking back up towards the tees and still very little color.The views down towards the clubhouse can be a distraction if trying to putt and the wind makes the leaves rustle.I suppose it will require a sacrifice again this week, to go back and see if the trees have changed a bit. May bring the clubs as well. Moving into ... 09/29/2025

Friday Flags:  Watertown Senior Housing Would be ProudMy Wednesday morning drives to Watertown CT are often hurried as I don't want to be late for the tee time.Along the way, I pass many a flag on residential lawns as well as some businesses.This past week, I saw a flag at the entrance to an elderly housing complex, and it just beckoned me to stop.I try to take advantage of every opportunity, and it worked, as not only did I get the shot, but I wasn't late for the tee time either.Within any elderly housing complex, there are sure to be veterans and if the HOA doesn't allow them to display at their unit for sure they would insist at least at the entrance.Friday Flags:  Watertown Senior Housing Would be Proud  09/26/2025

Friday Flags: A Surprise on Turning the Corner in Watertown CTWhile passing along the outside of an industrial park in Watertown, CT traffic was slowing for road repair. As I was able to get closer to the area, a flutter to my side caught my attention.I lowered the window of the car and took my shot.The car behind me tooted to get me moving but the one shot was all I needed.Sometimes, I sit and wait, and this made up for a lot of periods of pleading to the wind gods for a gust.Friday Flags: A Surprise on Turning the Corner in Watertown CT   09/19/2025

Friday Flags: A Bypass with a Fluttering Flag in Watertown CTMidweek, and I had still not seen a flag for this post. Our weather has been more than calm, and even chilly in the mornings, which offered no breezes to make Old Glory shine.Until:  I was making a Staples run and traffic on the main streets in Watertown were heavy. I took a bypass road that should have gotten me at least past the construction that was holding the traffic,Fortuitous, as I went past a drive-thru area and stopped in the middle of the road.I couldn't wait to get a full flutter but as they have been so scarce lately, I presumed that whatever the wind gods offered me should be sufficient.Friday Flags: A Bypass with a Fluttering Flag in Watertown CT    08/29/2025

Friday Flags: The Best Wednesday View in Watertown CTI have been playing in a league of seniors on Wednesday mornings for a while now. It is one of the largest leagues in the area with over 88 players in matches on the course each day.As I was walking up the 1st fairway, I glanced back to the pro shop building and the flag was waving as if to say don't forget to come back.Of course, we had to walk past the building to get to the next tee, and as I didn't want to upset the flag/wind gods, I stopped and share that with all here.It was a good day for my partner and myself as we won large and are now 4 points out of first place.The wind gods were protecting us.Friday Flags: The Best Wednesday View in Watertown CT 08/22/2025

Friday Flags: Watertown CT Gazebo Never DisappointsWe are very much into the summer doldrums, where heat is a constant and a gentle breeze non-existent except ahead of a pop-up storm.Trying to find a public flag that would allow this post to continue was in jeopardy. I go to Watertown with some regularity and as I passed an intersection, I felt I was saved.At an intersection there was a flagpole, but as there was no wind, I knew I could not get a photo there.However, adjacent to the pole, was a gazebo and the flags there are always extended.The town never lacks for a way to fully display the flag, and I was able to capitalize on that. Friday Flags: Watertown CT Gazebo Never Disappoints     08/08/2025

Friday Flags: A Brisk Breeze for the Senior League in Watertown CTThe Golf course at Crestbrook Park is a very challenging test of abilities and one that I called my home course for almost 40 years.  As I prefer to walk when I play, I can't manage to do 18 and have changed locations.However, many of the people that I do know from the days there are also among those participating in the Senior League, which plays every Wednesday AM.A shotgun start with 88 players promptly at 8:30 AMThere are 2 divisions, A Div for players with a 9-hole handicap of less than 11 & a B Div for the higher handicap players. and I am in the A div and last year we competed for the league Championship and came up 1 shot short. This week, there was a brisk breeze so the flag offered directions and my photo-op.Wit... 06/13/2025

Friday Flags If You Wait, it will Wave in Watertown CTWhile driving into Watertown, CT to meet someone at a condo complex, I noticed the flag at the entrance was less than furled. The limbs on the adjacent trees were moving slightly so I waited a few minutes to see if the flag would strut for me.The saying is that a watched pot never boils, and I was starting to believe that that would apply here as well.As I was thinking that I would have to return, the trees moved a lot, and then I looked up and that flag was speaking to me.Not only did it shine but the burst almost spoke to me as sorry to have made you wait so long.I got the shot, the meeting went well and then went on my way. All Good Friday Flags If You Wait, it will Wave in Watertown CT 05/09/2025

Friday Flags: Big and Beautiful in Watertown CTI was heading into Watertown, CT on Wednesday morning. On a main road is a plant with a very large flag out front. It very seldom is fully furled, however this week, there was enough wind that I just had to stop.Most flag sizes are sized for the height of the pole. The pole that was supporting this banner had to be at last 40 ft tall, which would be appropriate for a flag,  8' x 12'It didn't matter as it ws just a beautiful sight to see. Friday Flags: Big and Beautiful in Watertown CT 05/02/2025

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2024 Colors of Fall in Connecticut 5 and FinalThis is the 5th and final week in the series and the colors are definitely past peak and the trees are really  arren.The location is in Watertown, CT at the Crestbrook Park Golf course, and I chose this location as the hills offer great vistas and as it is in Litchfield County, the weather is a bit cooler than my home location.Maintaining the same sequence of holes, I submit the photo of the 11th fairway with views down to the green and back to the tee.And again, looking back up the hill towards the tee area.Again, the colors on the opposite side of the valley have almost completely disappeared.A view from the 13rg green looking back down the fairway. All the levees are gone, but the sky's not gray.On the lower side is the par 5, 15th hole n... 11/03/2024