We accomplished much with both of us putting in a solid 12-hours of work. The place is now much less like a construction site, but had its first proper cleaning and a major tidying up. Fireplace was installed last week – thanks to friends – and it was oh so pleasant spending the evening with a roaring fire.
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Maho Beach and more
Once I knew we were coming to St. Maarten and I started looking up things to do …. the #1 thing on my list was to visit Maho Beach which is at the front end of the airport runway and where jets come in right over the beach! Oh yes! they do! and they come in fast and are hard to capture especially with waves lapping and people walking in front of you! We saw many smaller planes come in but two big jets which was exciting enough for me! ok! I admit it, I would have liked to see a 747!
We also visited Phillipsburg which was disappointing in that it is geared to cruise ships with duty-free shops, etc. and was hotter than h— for walking around. A few interesting buildings but a short visit.
I am obsessed with this woman at the resort who has nails that are about 12″ long!! I have to get in a conversation with her and try and find out the reason/history for this strange feature. Is she a Shaman-ess? is she going for the World Record? a big mystery!!
Bouquets from the garden – Spring-Summer-Fall
Our first overnighter at Camp
We had our first overnight at the camp with all mod cons – to include hot water! The space exudes good energy and it feels very comfortable even though there is still much to complete! Lucy and Ceilidh settled right in!
Huge thanks to Agnita and Henk for all that they passed on to us when they returned to NL. The freshly washed slipcover on the couch and the cushions on the IKEA chair make them look like new!
Schoolhouse Supper at The Hub
We enjoyed one of the best meals EVER at one of Maine Farmland Trust’s Schoolhouse Suppers at their beautiful venue – The Hub – in Unity (a restored former schoolhouse).
Chef Anders Tallberg of Roustabout in Portland served up a veritable Italian feast using the freshest of fresh produce.
Maine summer = enjoying MORE visitors!
This summer we’ve been blessed with visits from family and friends – from within the USA and from across the pond.
Family fun
Some of the grandkids, Lucy, Chris and Reuben from England …. so nice to be together for cookout, s’mores and croquet (on a parched lawn)
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Maine summer = enjoying visitors
Henk and Agnita’s visit wouldn’t be complete without blueberry pancakes and a trip to 3Tides!
Our Dutch kids are here!
So happy to have our Dutch family here again – after two years – especially for pizza and ‘smores – a tradition!
…more camp progress!
Bathroom:
shower grouted √
walls painted√
vanity tiled√
Kitchen:
trim installed√
counter tops completed√
plumbing underway√
The camp ALMOST has a kitchen!
We spent the day tiling the counter tops. Next step grout, then sink install! Yay! maybe in a couple of weeks we can even spend the night!!
Summer days in Belfast with the little guys
It was a beautiful morning for a walk to Steamboat Landing and the little guys walked from the footbridge to the boathouse. Lucy and Moxie enjoyed a cooling frolic in the bay.
Back home fun in the water continued ..
Belfast Summer Evenings – June
Another of those perfect summer evenings spent doing things we love in our home town, and where everyone and everything is bathed in the magical golden light of summer.
Starting out with ” lobstah” at Young’s – a traditional Maine lobster pound….
Followed by the weekly Summer Nights music at Steamboat Landing….
An evening stroll on the Harbor Walk and footbridge….
… back home…