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We woke up to six inches of new snow in our part of Maine this morning.
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Enough to make everything look fresh…
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Enough so the rhodendrons are wearing white hats.
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Enough so the husband had to shovel his way out to feed the birds.
(He’s started bringing the feeders inside every evening because once the deer eat all their treat, the greedy bastards turn to our feeders and break them all trying to extract the seed)
But as much as I love a fresh snow fall, it was this Facebook story that made me smile the widest.
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Chebeague is an island in Casco Bay.
I lived there for 6 marvelous years during my late adolescence.
My father died and is buried there.
I met and married my husband there when he was home on leave from the Marine Corps.
Accessible only by boat, life there can be tough. But it’s also magical.
So it doesn’t surprise me that this little snowman built near the water…
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Should break free and go on a grand adventure.
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I like to think he’s still out there somewhere ….
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On his way across the Atlantic.
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River's world..... 
I wish I could embrace the winter like you seem to. Must be a Maine thing. I’m crying Uncle.
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I enjoy it. Snow can be so beautiful….
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Great photos and such a sweet story. What’s the history of the island and how did it get its name?
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It’s a Wabanaki word meaning island of many springs. And the fresh water wells make the best coffee and tea evah! Crystal clear.
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That looks cold! I have to confess. At least that thought!
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Temp today was 24 … so not too bad.
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The snowman’s quest for vengeance continues unabated, with only the inexorable coming of Spring looming over him.
He must hurry.
He needs an outboard motor on his slice of ice.
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That would be helpful.
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I’d trade our ½ inch of rain for your 6 inches of snow. The snowman reminds me of the children’s book “Paddle to the Sea”
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Down in Newburyport there is a resident who somehow added penguins on ice to his shoreline and every now and then when the tide is up there they are bobbing in the eddy shocking those who are just passing by. I know I once did a double take. I love that I can visit all of New England on day trips.
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So many wonderful places to explore.
❤️
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We are blessed.
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I love that snowman!
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As do I…
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That’s adorably whimsical. I hope he has the best adventures.
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He’s really tickled a lot of people.
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Well, lucky you! We were in the 60s last week and all our snow is gone. Boo!
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Really? We’ve got a N’Or Easter coming in strong tomorrow. Possible 8-10 inches.
😊❄️😊
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Yeah, I know. Even worse down in NYC and Boston! Nothing but brown grass around these parts, though it’s turned colder again.
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That’s the kind of winter I hate, brown. Give me snow any day.
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What a beautiful thing Mainers are, they find beauty in everything.
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Winters can be long and dreary… but this little guy has brought a lot of smiles.
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He is straight out of Gruffalo’s world…
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What a fascinating place to live. I love the floating snowman story.
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And hopefully he will return next year.
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I think that might be asking too much.
😉
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