Sunday, July 31, 2011
July 30, 2011
A fire pit is a handy thing to have when you want to sit outside in the summer and not be bitten as much by bugs. We are enjoying our newly created but not finished workshops and picnic area.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Cottage Garden - July 20, 2011
We have been designing an area of our property for a workshop for Danny and a cottage garden for myself. The land has been cleared and the site prepped.
The builder arrived this afternoon to begin building and plans to finish in two days.
The cottage garden is a style of garden that evokes images, from the quaint garden but tends to be glorified, as if it stepped out of the pages of a fairy tale or a Thomas Kinkade painting. In reality, it will be a useful style of garden and will adapt to our lifestyle of simple but functional living.
The builder arrived this afternoon to begin building and plans to finish in two days.
The cottage garden is a style of garden that evokes images, from the quaint garden but tends to be glorified, as if it stepped out of the pages of a fairy tale or a Thomas Kinkade painting. In reality, it will be a useful style of garden and will adapt to our lifestyle of simple but functional living.
My concept of the cottage garden is defined as a "small, humble dwelling with a place for the cultivation of flowers and vegetables. It would include gardens with a few flower beds throughout the yard, around a tree and a rectangular vegetable bed, plus a picket fence.
It is fun to visualize and create this project.
The area in front of Danny's workshop will be an entertainment area with a picnic table, wooden chairs and grill/barbeque pit. We look forward to the summer evenings, building a fire in the fire pit, grilling for dinner and sharing the days events with family and friends.
July 18, 19, & 20 2011
Monday 18th -The weather has heated up after the 4th. Today was hot, humid, and 83 degree Farenheit in Eastport with a slight breeze.
Tuesday 19th - Another warm and humid day forecast. It was 85 degrees in Calais at 3:00pm when we went shopping but cooled down to 73 when we arrived in Eastport at 4:30pm.
Wednesday 20th - Woke up to a world of difference temperature wise. I sat on the deck drinking coffee at 6:30am enjoying the cool temp which dipped to 49 during the night. I love living on the coast. If you don't like the weather, just wait a day or two and it changes.
Today was about 75 with a nice breeze and even milder evening. Just lovely after hot and humid.
Tuesday 19th - Another warm and humid day forecast. It was 85 degrees in Calais at 3:00pm when we went shopping but cooled down to 73 when we arrived in Eastport at 4:30pm.
Wednesday 20th - Woke up to a world of difference temperature wise. I sat on the deck drinking coffee at 6:30am enjoying the cool temp which dipped to 49 during the night. I love living on the coast. If you don't like the weather, just wait a day or two and it changes.
Today was about 75 with a nice breeze and even milder evening. Just lovely after hot and humid.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
July 4th 2011
The tourists have arrived and it's old home week in Eastport in addition to the July 4th festivities.
Moose Island Trolley from Seaview Campground. Danny and I sitting in window 1 and 2...I am waving with the flag.
Moose Island Trolley from Seaview Campground. Danny and I sitting in window 1 and 2...I am waving with the flag.
July 2011
The month of July brings warmer days and nights. The patio garden is looking good and summer flowers are in full bloom.
June 2011
The month of June is still cool nights but warmer days. The garden does not like the cool temps at night. I need to replant the basil.
The days are longer with earlier sunrise. We are clearing our property to build a picnic area for the summer. We are looking forward to his and her workshops and to have more storage space.
I am busy at work with charges & billing for the publication of the summer guide in addition to the Quoddy Tides newspaper....double work means longer hours. Bahumbug!!!
The days are longer with earlier sunrise. We are clearing our property to build a picnic area for the summer. We are looking forward to his and her workshops and to have more storage space.
I am busy at work with charges & billing for the publication of the summer guide in addition to the Quoddy Tides newspaper....double work means longer hours. Bahumbug!!!
April & May 2011
Just when we thought spring had sprung, mother nature gave us snow on April 1st and that's no joke. It has been a long winter with back to back snow that piled up to 4 to 5 feet. Just when it started to melt, more snow.
I have seen enough snow and ready for winter to be over but it looks as though mother nature has a different mindset. Although, the daffodils and tulips are peeping through.
The month of May is still cool, 30 -40 at night with 50's during the day. Spring showers are here. Hum...I thought April showers brings May flowers.
I think we are skipping spring this year or maybe this is a long spring and late summer. I bought garden vegetable plants but should have waited. My basil does not like the low temps. I planted 120 onion bulbs. The spring flowers are in bloom....daffodils, hyacinth, tulips are beautiful.
The end of May and still cool at night. I planted a patio garden rather than feed the deer. We have tomatoes and herb pots.
I have seen enough snow and ready for winter to be over but it looks as though mother nature has a different mindset. Although, the daffodils and tulips are peeping through.
The month of May is still cool, 30 -40 at night with 50's during the day. Spring showers are here. Hum...I thought April showers brings May flowers.
I think we are skipping spring this year or maybe this is a long spring and late summer. I bought garden vegetable plants but should have waited. My basil does not like the low temps. I planted 120 onion bulbs. The spring flowers are in bloom....daffodils, hyacinth, tulips are beautiful.
The end of May and still cool at night. I planted a patio garden rather than feed the deer. We have tomatoes and herb pots.
March 2011
The month of March came and went too fast. Danny and I flew to Florida and drove up to Georgia on March 21 for my niece Joy's wedding. The wedding was outdoor in a field facing a lake. It was beautiful even with an afternoon 4:00 shower. The bride took all in stride as you can tell in the photos. The next day after morning breakfast with my sisters, Danny and I drove to Florida to visit with my son Rudy for a few days before flying back to Maine.
Then The Sun Came Out - The Party Began...so much fun!!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 2011
Where has time gone??? The days are passing fast...too fast.
We have a weekday routine that does not alter much. The day starts at 5:00 am for Danny and he is out the door at 6:30 for his drive to work on Campobello Island, unless there has been more snow, sleet and/or mix and school was cancelled.
My day begins at 6:30-7:00am...nice. I have my morning coffee, prayer time and putter around until I get ready for work. My hours vary but normally work from 10:00am - 2:00pm. I love semi-retired.
I always go to work...rain, sleet, snow. The newspaper office is always open. I enjoy my bookkeeping duties at the Quoddy Tides and my office view... picture to follow.
Our week-ends usually include a trip to Calais (border town) to the Walmart and sometimes we cross the border into St. Stephens to the Atlantic Super Store to shop or get lunch at Tim Horton's.
We vary our driving direction and go south on Coastal Route 1 to Machias or Ellsworth occasionally when we get cabin fever.
February has been cold and snowy but with the Subaru Forrester we have not been stranded from traveling. We have a great road crew in Eastport that keeps the roads graded and sanded.
Life is good here in Eastport, Maine.
We have a weekday routine that does not alter much. The day starts at 5:00 am for Danny and he is out the door at 6:30 for his drive to work on Campobello Island, unless there has been more snow, sleet and/or mix and school was cancelled.
My day begins at 6:30-7:00am...nice. I have my morning coffee, prayer time and putter around until I get ready for work. My hours vary but normally work from 10:00am - 2:00pm. I love semi-retired.
I always go to work...rain, sleet, snow. The newspaper office is always open. I enjoy my bookkeeping duties at the Quoddy Tides and my office view... picture to follow.
Our week-ends usually include a trip to Calais (border town) to the Walmart and sometimes we cross the border into St. Stephens to the Atlantic Super Store to shop or get lunch at Tim Horton's.
We vary our driving direction and go south on Coastal Route 1 to Machias or Ellsworth occasionally when we get cabin fever.
February has been cold and snowy but with the Subaru Forrester we have not been stranded from traveling. We have a great road crew in Eastport that keeps the roads graded and sanded.
Life is good here in Eastport, Maine.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday January 24th...it is a clear sky, bright, sunny day this morning.
Old Man Winter has definitely arrived in Downeast Maine, but then what should I expect, we do live in Maine. I must admit that I have never felt the frigid, cold wind like there is today. I now understand why Downeast Mainers say...you don't deserve a Maine summer if you can't live through a Maine winter. IT IS BRUTAL COLD. I am happy that our tithes and charitable contributions help the homeless and help buy fuel for the elderly and unemployed of Washington County.
Sunday January 23rd...We have had moderate temperatures until this past week-end. Yesterday, the temperature high was 8 degrees F.
Danny and I went for a ride to Lubec...cabin fever had set in and we needed to get out, open the sun roof to let the sunshine in for Vitamin D and enjoy the day. Coastal Route 1 was clear...graded, salt/sand, etc. The snow was piled high on the sides of the road and was pristine in the yards and fields. A beautiful sight with ice on the ponds and bays. We stopped at a local watering hole in Lubec, a Tavern & Inn on the bay, for Pizza and a beer. The view of the Lubec narrows was awesome and the cold wind was brutal. An awesome sight with the fishing boats/scallop draggers anchored in the bay...bobbing in the tide. I never tire of watching the sight. A very nice day.
The low temp. at 11:00pm, last evening, was -6 degrees, here on the hill by the ocean.
It is currently -3 degrees and windy at 8:31...today's high for Eastport is forecast is about 2-9+ degrees but feels like minus due to wind chill.
The next storm is due on Thursday January 27th...I will keep you posted.
Old Man Winter has definitely arrived in Downeast Maine, but then what should I expect, we do live in Maine. I must admit that I have never felt the frigid, cold wind like there is today. I now understand why Downeast Mainers say...you don't deserve a Maine summer if you can't live through a Maine winter. IT IS BRUTAL COLD. I am happy that our tithes and charitable contributions help the homeless and help buy fuel for the elderly and unemployed of Washington County.
Sunday January 23rd...We have had moderate temperatures until this past week-end. Yesterday, the temperature high was 8 degrees F.
Danny and I went for a ride to Lubec...cabin fever had set in and we needed to get out, open the sun roof to let the sunshine in for Vitamin D and enjoy the day. Coastal Route 1 was clear...graded, salt/sand, etc. The snow was piled high on the sides of the road and was pristine in the yards and fields. A beautiful sight with ice on the ponds and bays. We stopped at a local watering hole in Lubec, a Tavern & Inn on the bay, for Pizza and a beer. The view of the Lubec narrows was awesome and the cold wind was brutal. An awesome sight with the fishing boats/scallop draggers anchored in the bay...bobbing in the tide. I never tire of watching the sight. A very nice day.
The low temp. at 11:00pm, last evening, was -6 degrees, here on the hill by the ocean.
It is currently -3 degrees and windy at 8:31...today's high for Eastport is forecast is about 2-9+ degrees but feels like minus due to wind chill.
The next storm is due on Thursday January 27th...I will keep you posted.
January 2011
Monday January 3rd...back to school today and I decided that 6th grade discipline issues are creating too much stress for me. I left school today with chest pain and Danny took me to the ER in Calais . I underwent cardiac monitoring for 8 hours with a scheduled stress test in two days. I have decided to leave Eastport Elementary School and work part-time for the Quoddy Tides Newspaper.
Monday January 10th...I am enjoying my bookkeeping job at the Quoddy Tides. I am learning Quick Books 2010 and work from 10:00am - 2:00pm for 15 to 20 hours a week. I will walk to work, weather permitting and I am happy with the extra free time for home and hobbies.
Wednesday January 12th...the snow started falling about 11:15am and 20 minutes later we had white out conditions...we received about 8-9 inches of snow today.
Friday January 21st...a blizzard blew in today...I watched the snow begin to fall or rather blow, as I looked out my office window, over the breakwater. The snowfall gathered intensity and I left the office at 2:00pm amidst a drift of snow.
Monday January 10th...I am enjoying my bookkeeping job at the Quoddy Tides. I am learning Quick Books 2010 and work from 10:00am - 2:00pm for 15 to 20 hours a week. I will walk to work, weather permitting and I am happy with the extra free time for home and hobbies.
Wednesday January 12th...the snow started falling about 11:15am and 20 minutes later we had white out conditions...we received about 8-9 inches of snow today.
Friday January 21st...a blizzard blew in today...I watched the snow begin to fall or rather blow, as I looked out my office window, over the breakwater. The snowfall gathered intensity and I left the office at 2:00pm amidst a drift of snow.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New Year's Eve 2010
New Year's Eve was spent watching a play, Short Takes. Afterward, a stop at the Rose Garden Pub to listen to music and have a glass of wine. We walked downtown to watch the Maple Leaf Drop at 11:00pm and then the Salmon Drop at 12:00 midnight to cheer in the New Year 2011. Our last stop was at the Happy Crab for a nightcap and talk with friends.
Happy New Year to all our family and friends.
Happy New Year to all our family and friends.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Christmas Season 2010
We enjoyed watching the falling snow and decorating for Christmas.
It is an inspiring place to live and the holidays
take on a magical hue with the new fallen snow.
A Cup of Christmas Tea
December 18, 2010
We celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary on December 18th at the Nook and Cranny. Robert and Marilu, Steve and Tami, Cindy and Bob joined us for dinner to celebrate and we all had a very nice time. The food was delicious and laughter filled the air.
Thank you
Tami and Steve for a relaxing and enjoyable place to celebrate our special day.
We spent Christmas in Florida with my son Rudy.
We trimmed the tree on Christmas Eve.
Enjoyed dinner at the Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine,
Visited with friends at Dick and Charlotte's house, then went to midnight mass at Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Christmas Day was our leisure family time enjoying each others company and cooking dinner. We started with a morning brunch with mimosa's. We celebrated Christmas Dinner with a Spanish meal of Beef Tenderloin, Good Rice, 1905 Salad, Cuban bread and Sangria.
We returned to Maine on Monday, Dec. 27th. We landed in Bangor under blizzard conditions and spent the night in the Airport Hotel. On Tuesday, we returned home to Eastport via the airline road without any problems. Although, the roads in Calais were treacherous with ice from the previous day's sleet and snow.
It was great to see all our friends in Florida and to visit with Rudy. I miss my son and our weekly family dinners. I will work for plane tickets back and forth to see him and get a hug.
I do enjoy my home in Maine
and the friends that we have made....living our dream.
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