Best Life

  It does not feel like summer here.  The high today - 67 degrees.  While cleaning the house this morning I needed a sweatshirt.  Tonight after my shower - sweatpants.   However, the sun does strike the back deck perfectly for several hours which is where I read and relaxed.  My biggest accomplishment - nursery pictures for Megan and TJ are complete!  (I wound up trashing and restarting one but I am happy with the final products!) August 14, 2000:  Edaville Railroad                                                                           Peter and Megan                                            ...

Another beautiful day in Rangeley.  Though the temp never hit 70, the air is crisp and makes working outside so much more enjoyable.                                                   The posts have been painted and landscaping finished.                                    The ferring install has been completed and is now ready for the metal roof. After another late night dining with the neighbors, our day started a bit later than usual.  Still, we accomplished our goal despite threats of rain and distant thunder (no real rain ever materialized!)  A dump run, a bike ride and a long jacuzzi soak completed our day very nicely! August 13, 2007:                     ...

 Our adventure today - kayaking Cupsuptic Lake.  We have done this excursion many times over the years and though I knew we used the dock in Cupsuptic Lake, I always thought we were on a river.  Apparently not.  But our path does take us to the mouth of the Cupsuptic River.  We always try to head upstream or against the wind when starting our journey and use the current and wind to return us.  Today we lucked out with both wind and current - the ride back was fast and the only paddling we had to do was to steer.  An absolutely gorgeous trip!  Lots of wildlife and most I caught on camera except the beautiful blue heron that flew directly over us.     This loon was not shy at all - he was only a few feet from me!                                                       Lots of Canadian...

 Mountain Day.  And what mountains we are enjoying!  The sunset on the way back from town tonight was captivating.  We have found the best time to visit IGA - just before they close.  And we found out (from Dorothy our neighbor) that on Tuesdays seniors get a discount!  I'll take it!  Today Paul installed the hangers for the rafters along both the garage wall and the far beam - 46 in total. Then after cutting the correct angle, each beam was lifted into place and nailed securely.                                                    The last five (of 23) rafters will be hung tomorrow.                                                       Somehow I mis...

 National Lazy Day.  We opted not to participate due to the fact we took the weekend off and the carport awaits.  But to recognize the holiday, I found some lazy kids!                                             Paul, Megan and Papa in 1998.  Trying to get to sleep either                                               at nap time or bedtime - not always easy!  Here even Papa tried to help!                                                  Peter and Megan in 1998 at nap time!                     ...