BELLOWS FALLS — At once ephemeral and durable. Exquisite performance art.
For the second year, November has been witness to power line contract crews working on the upgrade of high-voltage transmission lines on Fall Mountain in Walpole, N.H.
This is a small part of ongoing line upgrade work occurring throughout the region. Most notably, there have been many hours of small turbine-powered helicopters unflinchingly hovering and deftly maneuvering in turbulent air with external loads, sometimes with external crews. These captivating performances won't be pre-empted by a prime-time battle for the racetrack, the gridiron, the bully pulpit, the Statehouse, or by the revealing costume of someone's dancing partner. Most never look up and have missed the show altogether.
Exactly when: Tough to say, but it's been most days when it's half-decent weather. Where: Tough to say, but near the Rockingham Library looking southeast has been a good vantage point.
Dress: Casual and warm.
Bring: Binoculars and hot coffee.
Etiquette: Applaud loudly.