Best Life

 This afternoon we ventured into town hoping the majority of the tourists have either headed south or are entertaining themselves elsewhere.   First stop - the post office.  Paul had ordered from Ebay but forgot to put our PO box number on the delivery address.  It was being sent back to sender.  Maybe we could catch it.  But they were out to lunch. Okay onto the dump.  Found some tourists but successfully rid ourselves of stinky trash, donated our cans and found books and a new light fixture at the Bargain Barn.   Back to the post office which required a u-turn (#1).  Paul proceeded to be scolded for not including the PO box number but they still had it! Next stop IGA.  U-turn again (#2).  Wait!  What is that headed down the road?  U-turn (#3).  She was cantering down the road without a care in the world. Okay back on track to IGA.  U-turn (#4). A quick detour by the boat landing. And the three barges ...

 Finally!  We took the bikes for a late afternoon ride.  Gorgeous (and the bugs cannot catch us!).  Our bikes here seem soooo delux after the pawn shop bikes we used while on the boat.   Paul's pile of tools for digging the electrical ditch. The ditch has taken a few turns due to boulders underground. Meanwhile I unpacked the crib.  Last used 18 years ago for Maddy, it was in a sealed box with enough tape to stop my scissors but not the mice.  The crib thankfully is in perfect shape, the baby blanket I had tucked in the box, not so much.   I also found the pad for the changing table and crib sheets and blankets.  We are all set for our little visitor!  (Yes we are excited!) July 5, 2016:  Maddy at The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.  One of my all time favorite photos.  What is that baby gorilla thinking? July 5, 2019:  Paul and Kevin aboard The USS Constitution in Boston.  Sailors must have been a lot sho...

 The weather is absolutely perfect.  Intermittent sun with a nice breeze, high of 76 and almost no bugs.  A perfect day for some serious lounging this afternoon.   Past lounges:                                                       Kevin and Peter                                                                      Kevin                                                                        ...

  A stunning sunset, great people watching and a great show.  Well worth the walk through the crowds. It was a nice ending to our work day.  While Paul began the task of getting electricity out to the garage, I did laundry, emptied a couple boxes, did some cooking and baking and a bit of cleaning.  The weather is gorgeous and the bugs have either died off or moved elsewhere.  So working outside is enjoyable again. Word of the day - klatsch.  Meaning a casual gathering of people.

 What better way to start the day then a brisk walk with a good friend.  We started early with temps already in the low 80s.  It was awesome!  Just over 3 1/2 miles is easy when catching up and talk, talk, talking.  (Though I did little talking walking up Marshall Ave!) Today we went over train tracks, through the corner of the Blackstone Valley Bike Path and over the Blackstone River.      Lunch with Maddy at Everybody's Favorite (since Bandidos no longer opens at 11am but noon!).  We are proud of how grown up you have become and it was nice to catch up!   Then onward to Rangeley.  We were not alone.  The roads were packed with vacationers headed north.  But with Spotify (thank you again Meg!) we were entertained.  Billy Joel, Pitbull, Elton John and Meatloaf kept us singing and dancing.  Only 6 1/2 hours later we arrived (normal 5 hours).   Now we relax! Word of the day - peregrinate.  ...