A Weekend in Maine

For your delecation and visual stimulation a weekend in Maine.

A bottle of wine saved my my stepdad to celebrate his retirement.  It was divine.  We had it with these...

A couple rib eye David Chang style.

and these...local Maine dug spuds, Nigella style.

We went out and picked things in the garden and met some visitors.

 

and someone who had lost their way hundreds of yards from the water.

I named him Morris P Turtle. SD brought him down to the shore and released him.  He said he swam like Esther Williams.

We went to visit my favorite local butcher, Ballard's to pick up a few things to bring home and I said hello to the mascot.

and we thought about purchasing this seasoning mix for dinner.

We went out for a final cruise on the boat to look for wildlife.  We saw these fellows heading south.

And a bit of Jacob's ladder and the leaves starting to turn

But sadly, no wildlife.  Unless of course you count our neighbors known around here as 'the boys' and their faithful bow puppy, Zack.

My SD built us a new prep table.  You can't compete with this view.

 

There were cocktails on the deck with visiting peanut thiefs.

And then there was time with furry kitty love. Mr Blizzard in a rare moment.  SHHHH don't tell Mom I put him in our suitcase!

The grande dame Ms Ta'a (age 16)

 And Nicho our local Siberian

And then there was the return drive home with stops for pies, and produce, for fuel (Starbucks in Topsham) and the very best Whole Foods I know of, in Portland, before the final stretch home. I'm so glad Mom and SD now live in Maine full time.  It is one of my very favorite places and I hope to make it one of yours.

Comments

[Julia]

Wow! That looks like an amazing place and a grand weekend!

[Erin]

You're really making me homesick! Love the colors of the lake and leaves. *sigh*

[Blue Witch]

Congratulations to your step-dad on his retirement. And what a fantastic place to retire to! Hope you all enjoy it for many, many more years. Look forward to seeing the pictures.

[blackbird]

A
lovely
visit.

[Wedding DJ Manchester]

Great post..

[SEO Manchester]

It seems like you've had great fun! Cheers from the UK!