3 minute read
my own words
Spare Time
Activities that have not slowed down in 2021, and continue to grow and increase in popularity, are building and renovating, camping, hiking and kayaking. The extra time that people are spending at home in the past year have changed what they’re doing with their spare time.
Since the pandemic started in 2020, the population has been looking for a safe way to enjoy itself, and the outdoors seem to be the answer. Camping popularity is at an all-time high. Try booking a campsite now on a water site, and you’ll learn you should have booked it four months ago. There has also been a popular movement of customizing old school buses and vans and renovating them into unique RVs, suited to the owners’ needs. Check out what Amy and Jeff did with an old RV on page 78.
Last year, husband and wife Gail and Geoff decided to dip their kayak paddles into each of the 11 Finger Lakes. Their adventure started in the summer and ended before it got too chilly in the fall. Their experiences, starting on page 50, may inspire you to try something similar.
Hiking can take many different forms. Some people like a nice stroll along a wooded path or a canal trail. Others challenge themselves to climb mountains and cover great distances. One such hiker has done both, and Heather – the Botanical Hiker – enjoys finding edible plants along her travels. Learn more about some of these plants on page 38 that you may come across on your summer excursions. And please be extra careful and mindful if you do plan on trying to eat a plant you’re not familiar with.
Renovating takes on new meaning on page 42 with the Rochester company called TiverBuilt. The 3D digital design and construction company helps homeowners remodel their home in a modern and dynamic way.
Enjoy your time this summer. Enjoy your families. All of these activities enhance our lives and makes them more fulfilled.
mark@lifeinthefingerlakes.com
DECORATIVE STONE • EPDM ROOFING • KITCHEN CABINETS ONTARIO, NY
6296 Lakeside Road (315) 524-9420
BROCKPORT, NY
5954 Route 31 (585) 637-4710
www.lakesideroofingandsiding.com HANNIBAL, NY
1082 Auburn Street ROOFING & SIDING MATERIALS, INC. (315) 564-3212 ROLLOFF SERVICES, LLC 6296 LAKESIDE ROAD • ONTARIO, NY 14519 6296 LAKESIDE ROAD • ONTARIO, NY 14519 (315) 524-9420 • (585) 265-3226 • FAX (315) 524-5229 (315) 524-3100 • FAX (315) 524-5229
ROOFING & SIDING MATERIALS, INC.
1082 AUBURN STREET • HANNIBAL, NY 13074 (315) 564-3212 • FAX (315) 564-3297
BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
5954 ROUTE 31 • BROCKPORT, NY 14420 (585) 637-4710 • FAX (585) 637-4784
Since 1977 Lakeside is a locally Owned, • QUALITYIndependent Distributor. • SERVICEWhen you buy local your money stays local. • PRICESince 1977 - Quality • Service • Price • We Deliver!
We Deliver!
NEW & EXCITING PARTNERSHIP
NEW & EXCITING PARTNERSHIP
We are proud to announce that beginning July 1, 2019 Lakeside Quality Building Products will be carrying Marvin window and door products. Lakeside is determined to be your best choice for all and ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • DOORS • RAILING & DECKING • LUMBER • DECORATIVE STONE are excited to be carrying this well-crafted product that is inspired by how you live. Marvin features three distinct collections, each defined by the degree of design detail, flexibility, and customization EPDM ROOFING • KITCHEN CABINETS • MILLWORK • WINTER WEATHER MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS • WOOD PELLETS Hannibal • Ontario • Brockport • Geneva We are proud to announce that beginning July 1, 2019 Lakeside Quality Building Products will be carrying Marvin window and door products. Lakeside is determined to be your best choice for all and opportunities. Across these collections you will find the beautiful design, superior quality, and the Lakesideroofingandsiding.com are excited to be carrying this well-crafted product that is inspired by how you live. Marvin features thoughtful support you always get from Marvin.E-mail us: Marvin@lakesideroofingandsiding.com three distinct collections, each defined by the degree of design detail, flexibility, and customization opportunities. Across these collections you will find the beautiful design, superior quality, and the 6 ~ F inger L akes M agazine . co thoughtful support you always get from Marvin. M More Streamlined
