Nature & Science
More than three tons of fish have been weighed in so far in the month-long 65th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. At least 460 bluefish have been weighed in, three times more than the number of striped bass.
False albacore is again the scarce fish in the derby; only 35 have been weighed in so far. A total number of 96 bonito have touched the scales. That translates to 4,172.37 pounds of bluefish; 2,398.12 pounds of striped bass; 586.27 pounds of bonito; and 332.41 pounds of false albacore, as of yesterday.
The Polly Hill Arboretum will be offering two classes for those interested in learning more about the scientific study of plants.
Sweatshirts, polar fleece jackets and flannel pajama pants were the fashion items of choice last Sunday during the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby Kids’ Day.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
Sept. 17 70 62 2.05
Sept. 18 74 58 .03
Sept. 19 70 51 .00
Sept. 20 73 57 .00
Sept. 21 67 50 .00
Sept. 22 70 50 .00
Sept. 23 74 66 Trace
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 70º F.
Our two nearest neighboring planets are now low in the western sky after sunset. Venus, which was a beacon all summer, is now so close to the horizon at dusk that it is difficult to find. Mars is faint and nearby.
Eat your greens.
Good advice for health and for taste. I can’t get enough greens, ever! Bring on the kale, collards, spinach and lettuce of all sorts.
There is one lettuce that you might have overlooked. Sea lettuce is a succulent slice of photosynthetic goodness, available for the taking and tasting.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.