No Good Deed Goes Unrecorded...(continued)

The campaign moves into 3rd gear and "No Good Deed Goes Unrecorded" shifts into cruise control as I begin my 2nd sojourn out into Hillsborough County. A few weeks back, I trekked out to Greenfield for the Christmas in July 4-mile road race around the back roads of Greenfield near Greenfield State Park and Otter Lake. I ran the course in 29:43, good for 13th place, but a solid 8+ minutes behind race winner and New Hampshire State Champion, Alex McGrath, who cranked through the course in 21:41. I got the chance to meet Alex after the race. After a brilliant high school career at ConVal High School, he's off to the College of William and Mary in Virginia to pursue his education and start of a bright future in collegiate running. Perhaps New Hampshire's prodigy will grace us in London 2012. It was a privilege to compete against him.

The Sunday prior to Greenfield, my wife, Michele, and I, ventured over to the picturesque town of Hancock where we visited the Davis Brook Farm and the Daylilies Extravanganza. Many thanks to Robin and George for opening up their farm to gardeners and photographers alike. Michele was in her element. She has a green thumb and enjoys photography, and used this opportunity to pick out some daylilies to grace the edge of our driveway in Merrimack. She also caught me wandering through a path of daylilies as well. At least, I had time to smile for the camera! I now realize that, during my travels throughout Hillsborough County, these beautiful flowers adorn some of New Hampshire's beautiful New England stone walls throughout our countryside and roadways. And, the people we there at the festival knew how to add beauty to their properties as well. Michele and I had a great time meeting new people, swapping stories and learning more about daylilies.

Last Sunday, I was at the Hillsborough County Republican Picnic at Alpine Grove in Hollis. Kudos go out to the chair, Hollis pharmacist and local philanthropist, Vahrij Manoukian for planning and running a great event. The best part about these events are meeting new GOP activists and other candidates. 2nd CD candidate Jennifer Horn, like all of the other candidates, is actively working the grassroots, presenting her message and building support for her candidacy. Here I am, above, with Jennifer and Manchester GOP activists Gerry and Ron Dupont as the picnic was coming to an end. Owners of a local real estate management group, I was very happy to meet the Dupont's, discuss the issues affecting the Registry of Deeds, and hopefully earned their vote on September 9. Meeting people like the Dupont's is vital to ensuring that "No Good Deed Goes Unrecorded!"

Tomorrow's a big day ahead and I look forward to writing about the weekend's events at some point on Sunday or Monday morning. Enjoy your weekend and I'll be seeing you on the campaign trail.

Bill