The colors of the fall are so exquisitely vibrant that I could not resist taking a few photos as I was driving around New Rochelle, 10804..  This is Beechmont Lake just a mile or so from downtown New Rochelle, our train station and shopping area. It is also located in the desirable Beechmont area. New Rochelle is GREAT!   View Larger Map 10/21/2012

I live close by Beechmont Lake, 10804, and so I am always driving by the lake on my way to meet clients, go to my office, go grocery shopping, etc. Today was so beautiful that I had to stop to take a few photos... Not only do we have the prerequisite geese who lay claim to the area, but we have ducks, a heron (looks like) and even turtles! I have been noticing them for a few weeks now, and I was surprised...  In researching their particualr species (they appear to Red-eared sliders), I discovered that they obtained their name not only because of their coloring, but because thy have the ability to slide quickly of rocks when another animal or human approaches. Such was my case. They disappeared as soon as I was 8 feet away.. The sad tale to this story is that they are indigenous to the S... 05/17/2012

Beechmont Lake is adjacent to Pinebrook Boulevard in New Rochelle's 10804 zip code.It is surrounded by majestic homes, smaller homes, and is always something to behold as you travel from New Rochelle to neighboring Larchmont, or just going to the train station... It is pretty anytime of the year, but yesterday and today were a little foggy! It made me think of my upbringing in England..... not as thick, but definitely foggy! New Rochelle is GREAT! 11/10/2011