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Momma chuck and her (no so little anymore) babies all showed up for dinner yesterday.
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And there was a little jostling of position for carrot consumption.
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Of course, siblings do make a convenient table.
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The little guys are getting big, and it probably won’t be long before momma kicks them to the curb.
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Though with a reliable food source …
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I doubt they’ll be in any hurry to leave.
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After replacing the empty CO2 canister in our man cave/Barn Mahal kegerator is was time to go keg shopping. For my husband who likes Allagash White, that means a quick trip to Bootleggers distributors and a $99 bill.
For me it means over an hours drive south to Barreled Souls brewery.
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With a funky tasting room…
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Filled with amusing art…
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And an eclectic beer list…
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I was disappointed they weren’t tapping my last keg pick…
Little Havana – Sour Fruited Gose. A tropical Gose brewed with Mango, Pineapple, and Guava.
It was perfect for summer, but them not running it forced me to do a couple of flights to choose something different.
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Go ahead, twist my arm.
My pick this time?
Cherry Cobbler – a 6.0% ABV fruited sour ale brewed with cherries, vanilla, and graham cracker. Tastes like freshly baked cherry cobbler with a tart and pastry-like finish. Weird, but wonderful.
Price tag of the limited run small batch craft keg?$240.
My husband groaned accordingly.
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After we strapped her in for the journey home.
Cheers!
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When we were at Ocean Point in East Boothbay the other night we saw something unusual.
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Can you see it?
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It’s a rainbow.
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But it was vertical.
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How weird is that?
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Useless and ridiculous. Like so much else these days…
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See?
Ridiculous.
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To be honest, I was unaware anyone did.
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Turns out it does and that’s what produces the wonderful scent.
Sorry, not sorry.
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There’s a festival devoted to menopause and no one told me!
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Menopunkapalooza.
You can’t make this stuff up. And the fact that it’s held in Portland, Oregon doesn’t surprise me one bit.
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As one does.
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Not your average souvenir, that.
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But he did buy it in Texas, so… enough said.
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In case you need some recommendations.
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There was a lot of buzz about Widow’s Bay though I admit I didn’t jump right in. But liking Matthew Rhye, I eventually decided to give this a whirl. While I’m not sure if I should categorize it as a comedy or a thriller … it’s definitely both, with a cast of quirky characters that grow on you. Slow at the start, it took a few episodes for me to engage, but once I did I was all in. Maybe living on an island helped, idk.
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I was an avid Game of Thrones watcher so when this new series started a few years ago I was there for it. Honestly, seasons one and two left a lot to be desired but I think they’ve finally found their way this time around and season three is filled with intrigue, betrayal and yes… dragons.
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I had high hopes for this political drama but found it a bit disjointed and preachy. DeNiro’s character was wooden, unlovable and a bit of an ass.
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Damon and Affleck are usually a good romp, and if you can get past the gratuitous and unnecessary over use of the word f*ck in the first 20 minutes ( geesh, I’m not a prude but there are other adjectives ) it’s a decent enough movie about crooked cops.
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If you’re not a history buff like me, the battle sequences and strategies might be a little dry. But this 20 part series is as comprehensive a documentary of the war as you’re ever apt to find. Narrated by Hanks, it’s a carefully researched program that brings the true horrors of human conflict to light.
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I loved Yellowstone and was anxiously awaiting the return of Rip and Beth. They didn’t disappoint and the addition of veteran actors Ed Harris and Annette Benning make this new rootin’ tootin’ cowboy show worth watching.
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Bad is good and good is bad in this riveting 4 part limited series. Tucci is quietly amazing as the stone cold, conniving puppet master while Tennant answers the age old question how far would you go for a loved one with heart wrenching angst.
Makes me wish there was a season two.
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When friends visit from out of state? They want to have dinner on the ocean and take a sunset drive.
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We joined them for a nice meal and then chauffeured them to our favorite spot.
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Ocean Point Drive in East Boothbay.
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It’s always lovely, but at sunset?
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Wow.
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We continued on…
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Into Boothbay Harbor proper.
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And then?
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No words were necessary.
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❤️
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Because it beats work and will only take a minute of your time.
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Our neighbors have the most adorable Corgis and though I’m a cat person at heart, I do enjoy watching their sweet little guys run around and frolic on the lawn.
They always seem to have a smile on their face, and who doesn’t love that?
#4 for me.
Now you.
Pick a seat mate.
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More insane statistics for you to ponder.
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I happen to think moose are some of the best things in Maine, so boo to this one.
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I didn’t know what it was, but now that I do?
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I’m upset I can’t have one.
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Years ago I would have agreed with this. But Maine winters are nowhere near as snowy as they used to be.
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Clearly a lot of states need to learn how to spell.
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If you’ve spent time on a train in France during the summer? You’ll know why they use so much perfume…
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Laughing at Maine and New Hampshire.
Clearly we enjoyed quarantine more than most.
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We had a thunderstorm roll in recently…. and when that happens?
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We head out to the Barn Mahal porch to enjoy the show.
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More often than not this involves freshly tapped beer.
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Unless the CO2 cartridge runs out without us knowing, making the (admittedly almost empty) kegs untappable.
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Hard blackberry lemonade in a frosted glass to the rescue.
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With Momma Red in the distance, keeping a close eye on us.
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When it’s hot and humid we flip on the air conditioning, but the outdoor critters aren’t so lucky. They have to find relief in other ways.
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The red squirrel?
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She sploots.
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Yes, autocorrect… that is the correct spelling.
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Splooting:
Most commonly used by dogs and squirrels. Flattening their belly against a cold surface (like tile or hardwood) helps them regulate body temperature.
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This little lady was in full sploot for half an hour.
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Right on top of the layer of sparrow poo and stray seeds the birds insist on eating on the deck railing.
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