Dear Fred,

Adding photos to the blog posting can be an exercise in creative frustration…mostly ’cause I just don’t know how to make things better…Fred (and Dad) wanted bigger pictures from the 7AM walk…so here are a few larger ones from the mosaic… OK…I don’t want to overwhelm you with too many photos so I’ll add some…

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If you’re coming up from the South…highway construction alert:

We just got this notice from the Tourism Association…basically it means if you’re coming up the interstate from Portland, take route 95 as always and you won’t see any difference…but I thought you’d like to know. I-295 TRAFFIC ALERT This is a reminder that starting Tuesday, June 16th, the northbound lanes of I-295 between Topsham…

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Fran came to Maine…and this is what she saw…

I’ve always said that the guests who stay with us are the reason I’m so happy to live here on the Coast of Maine.  When you’re surround by people who are with you because they made the choice…you can’t help but feel their passions…do you know what I mean? Fran and her husband Dennis drove…

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The Turbines are Coming

Component pieces of 22 wind turbines began their journey today, from Searsport to Stratton, where they will be erected as part of Kibby Wind Power, a planned 44-turbine, 132-megawatt wind development of TransCanada Corporation. What a site…Dad and I walked up to route 1 to see the first of the series… The turbines, built by…

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Clamming for the Weekend

Steamer Clams…some say this is the best seafood one can eat…personally I think digging them is great fun and eating them is just plain disgusting…but I’m only revealing this opinion in case you were to ask me later to join you for dinner… Digging for clams is easy…choose a day when the breezes are warm,…

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Luna Moths

Hailey from Verona Island found a Luna moth in the rec hall this weekend.  Anytime we see one on the side of a building or clinging to a tree, I’m filled with wonder because they are simply so beautiful;  but when the kids asked me questions about the life cycle of these spectacular creatures I…

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Packing Firewood

Campfires are a big part of why many of us camp.  We have fireplaces on every campsite and as long as you’re not disturbing your neighbors and keep your fire small, you’re welcome to enjoy your fire as late into the night as you’d like…we assume of course that you’ll douse your fire with a…

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