Backyard Shennanigans
This classical, dance-based art, which typically takes place in large classical theaters, was only ever attempted by one male Yehl (named Jack.)
What is "ballet"?
This Next Gen Yehl is responsible for these hats.
Who is Jacob?
This heatable liquid used to deep fry certain cuts of poultry during gametime, is also responsible for the ongoing aroma of the Macomber garage.
What is "vegetable oil"?
This Next Gen cousin famously pooped on top a mountain in the Adirondacks at age 4.
Who was Elijah?
This is the number of valves in the brass instrument mastered by our very own Isaac.
What is "3"?
This position in soccer was the one inhabited by Grace Yehl during her fateful wrist fracture.
What is "goalie"?
This close up photo hints at this famous Hillary Drive clothing item.
What is a snowsuit?
This wintertime beverage has been co-opted into the title of an annual New Year's Eve awards ceremony, usually hosted by one Isaac Macomber.
What is "hot chocolate"?
This was the first Next Gen person to get up on skis in the Adirondacks
Who is "Ben"?
This Next Gen Yehl is the only Yehl to ever attempt a reed instrument--namely, the clarinet.
Who is Jack?
This backyard recreational device was responsible for Kate's collar bone fracture
What is the 'trampoline"?
This famous utensil saw its most action with this particular condiment.
What is "barbecue sauce"?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This popular generic brand of colas and sodas, discontinued in 2023, was sold for decades by the Rochester-based grocery store.
This was the eldest Next Gen male to agree to have his hair painted at an outdoor picnic table in the Adirondacks
Who is "Eric"?
This elder patriarch was the first and original master of the "Stomach Steinway"--also called the accordion.
Who was Grandpa Granath (or Grandpa Al)?
This was the endearing name given to the backyard Sagewood installation that made use of of hoses, sprayers, swingsets, and a foam machine.
This future do-it-yourselfer is responsible for creating this "quick fix," that lasted over 3 decades.
Who is Patrick? Or, in a way, who is Peter?
This homophone describes both a local brand of Rochester beer, AND an aunt who hails from Minnesota.
What is "Genny" or "Jenny"?
This is the location to which an insufferable Next Gen Steelers fan was relegated (by photoshop) in last year's Adirondack Family photo
Where is the upper window of the main lodge?
This Next Gen Yehl is the only member of her generation to have learned 3 string instruments before the age of 16.
Who is Maddie?
This is the number of currently-owned domestic, outdoor water reservoirs that exist in the Yehl family for the purpose of either wintertime warmth or summertime refreshment.
What is "5"?
This is the material used in the fabrication of this famous outdoor structure
What is canvas?
This is the number of second generation Yehls who have not just an intolerance to dairy, but a legitimate allergic reaction.
What is "2"? (Grace and Scott.)
This cousin regularly accuses this other cousin of cheating during sandlot baseball games in the Adirondacks.
Who are Samuel and Elijah?
Consisting of a tall wooden frame, a string of sleigh bells, two lengths of metal springs, and a pair of pie tins filled with dried beans, this is the name given to Grandpa Yehl's homemade percussion instrument.
What is "the thing"?