Posts by astrig
A Rock’n Party!
The other day Hank checked into the campground with his two grandsons Robert and Brian from Westbrook. Gramps explained that they’ve always had a tradition of painting rocks on each of their camping trips and they were hoping to share the activity with other campers…could they organize a rock painting session in the rec hall? …
Read MoreWhat to do in all the rain?
How quickly we forget the endless days of sunshine when a bit of drizzle moves through! Well around here we simply make our own happiness (not to sound too Pollyanna)… There have been movies in the recreation hall, weaving sessions with shells and hand spun yarn, candy bar bingo with huge winnings and plenty of…
Read MoreCatching up over the past few days
King Bee Have you met Bob the King Bee of the Honey wagon? How about Connie’s beautiful grand daughters? Do you recongnize these studs paddling from the campground to the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant in Belfast?
Read MoreSign recently spotted at a Northern Campground
A Day to Play…second stop
Last Thursday I took the day off and had a wonderful time exploring Route 1 on my way to Rockland. If you scroll down a couple of posts, you can read about my stop at Swans Island Blankets. After fondling the blankets and imagining the day when such a luxury can be draped across my…
Read MoreThis Week at “The Shores”
Searsport Shores Activity Schedule Sunday Watch the Submarine Races in the Bay For adults only, races start at 10PM Mon Pickling Demonstration @ Beach Kitchen 1PM Learn to preserve spicy green beans for summer picnics and winter sandwiches FREE Tue Felting a Treasure Pouch 6:00 PM Bring a stone that fits into your fist…lots…
Read MoreA Day to Play…the first stop
You know how it is…when you work for yourself, you are free to set your own work hours and give yourself days off whenever you need them…So with nothing special going on in the campground and a basket ball clinic as the activity of the day, I decided to take the day off and explore…
Read MoreNature Walk on Sears Island
Tuesday afternoon noted author and naturalist Tom Seymour led a nature walk on Sears Island at the special request of one our campers, Amber, a middle school student who someday would like to study the ecology of the Amazon Rain Forest. A group of about 20 set off from the causeway beach then into the…
Read MoreVisiting Belfast, Maine
Belfast’s Arts in the Park is an annual July celebration of arts and crafts in the downtown waterfront park. We visit on yet another perfect sunny day. There’s a nice relaxed atmosphere here as families are strolling about the many booths of the fine painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelry and fiber artists that were displaying…
Read MoreThe Week of July 14th
Happy Bastille day friendly Francophones! I thought you might like a peek at what we just posted on the message board:July 13-20 at Searsport Shores Sunday Clamming Demonstration on Sears Island Meet on the causeway at 2PM Mon Spin Yarn (fun with wool, spindles and lots of colors) Family Activity, 7PM at the waterfall garden…
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