An Invitation

We enjoy sharing our lifestyle with our family, friends, and others. So COME ON OUT and "let's get on with it". You only have an opportunity to live once. For those of you who do not choose to get away, feel free to travel vicariously via this blog. P.S.: Note that you can enlarge photos by clicking on them. You can click on the "Spot" link to see where we are (click on "satellite" tab to get a photo of the area) (takes a while to load). You can also use the weather links to find out what we are experiencing. You will find only one post per page --- access earlier posts via the archive. Enjoy.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Robinhood Marine, Georgetown, Maine

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

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No where to go --- nothing to do --- we wake to a peaceful scene at Robinhood.




We hope you enjoyed the numerous photos of our sailing trip to Nova Scotia.  For us, it was a wonderful experience.  We wish to sincerely thank the people of Nova Scotia who helped make our visit very special!!!  You are the primary reason that we return each year.

Now, we will spend the rest of our vacation cruising the waters of Maine and the Northeast.  Due to more limited internet access and power supply issues I may post fewer photos, yet I will make every attempt in include photos of subjects not covered in earlier blogs.

Back In The U.S.A.

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

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As we enter our home waters, we pass a lighthouse, that is being redone, at the entrance of the Boothbay Harbor.


Back on the Maine coast --- you know what that means --- eating lobster --- so we beeline to one of our favorite lobster docks, where not only we enjoy a fantastic feast and celebration.


The Gulf Of Maine

Monday, July 25th, 2011

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As we depart Shelburne, Nova Scotia we pass the Cape Roseway Lighthouse.




As we round Cape Sable we see many commercial boats.  This one (on their way in after a long trip) pulled along side and asked if we had any spare cigarettes.

 

This one was going out:


Nova Scotia - Until Next Time - We Will Miss You

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

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It looks like the wind will shift tomorrow and departure is a go.  So, we spent a quiet day preparing, and saying goodbye to our wonderful Nova Scotia friends.

This is a photo of the Sandy Point Lighthouse, near the entrance to Shelburne Harbour.



For those of you who have never been to Nova Scotia - this is what the province looks like:


As the sun sets a whole new flock of cruising boats arrive, and others (including us) prepare to leave.

Parting Shots Of The Shelburne Founders' Days Festival

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

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Shelburne Founders' Days Festival Activities (continued)

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

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And the great music goes on:


Back at the yacht club, a club member, and also captain of his own commercial vessel, provides part of his Haddock catch to the club for a BBQ for all members and guests.  This are indeed a special treat.


This is the "Greased Pole" competition.  The goal is to walk out on the greased pole and pull a $20 dollar bill off the end.

 



This is the "Lobster Crate Races" competition.  The goal is to scamper across the lobster crates and attempt to go as far as possible before falling into the water.


As the festival nears it's end all the boats return to the yacht club.

 

18th Century Encampment Activities (Shelburne, N. S.)

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

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Hey guys, that is the Cape Dory 28, "Duet", in the background.







The Surgery:


The surgeon's tools:



Re-enactment of Regimental Pay Day:


Note the woman in the background with the (real) baby.  This is how babies were carried about, in the time.  








Shelburne Founders' Days Mock Ship Attack & Burning

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

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No, this is not Disney.  Yet, the reenactment was done very well.










Founders' Days Festival Water Sports

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

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Every day of the festival there was a sailing race at the yacht club.




Canoe Jousting involving both boys and girls: