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Word of Mouth

What’s your favorite summer pastime?

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  • Gardening. It’s an inexpensive hobby. Every year we transform our backyard into our own personal Oz.

    Pat Carey, B.A. ’91, M.A. ’93
    Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

  • Picking berries, namely raspberries (black or red), blackberries and blueberries, but also currents, cherries, elderberries, plums and whatever else I can get.

    Jean Dickson
    Associate Librarian
    Reference and Collection Development

  • I love to spend my free time boating and swimming in the Niagara River with my kids…especially on weekdays when there aren’t a lot of other boats out. It is really peaceful and relaxing!

    Peter Killian
    Assistant Vice President for Marketing
    University Communications

Reader Comments

Joe Brennan says:

For me it's bicycling, too. WNY has so much to offer the cyclist - whether it's pedaling through the orchards of Niagara County, climbing hills in the Southtowns or rolling along the river, our region is a great place to get out and ride. And our organized rides, like the Ride for Roswell and the Tour de Cure, are top-flight.

Posted by Joe Brennan, Associate Vice President for University Communications, 07/20/09

Shelley Frederick says:

Bicycling. The many neighborhoods, parks and bike paths in our community are filled with scenic views and interesting stops along the way. Fresh air, exercise, friends and adventure can easily be packed into a summer ride.

Posted by Shelley Frederick, Assistant Vice Provost/Director, Academic Processing Services, 07/17/09