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Pandemic weekends.

March 28, 2020 Rivergirl 15 Comments

Weekends during the pandemic don’t look like they used to.

While we’ve been staying home like good little citizens, we did have a big day out last Saturday…. which I’ll share with you now. (Since we won’t be vacationing in the foreseeable future and I know you’ll miss my travel blogs.)

We drove to the Limington Harmon airport.

Which, as you can see…… is not quite Chicago O’Hare.

As travel destinations go….. it lacked a certain something.

But the husband was investigating an incident/accident and had to take pictures of the runway.

So at least we walked in the fresh air…

With absolutely zero chance of anyone breathing infection on us.

And I guess that’s about all you can ask from a day trip these days.

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I fear I’ll never catch up…

March 28, 2020 Rivergirl 31 Comments

Which is why I’m posting about Valentines Day at the end of March.

It started with a nice bouquet of roses….

And a kitchen selfie before we went out for a late lunch on the water.

The building used to house a garage… and was previously a wonderful restaurant called, are you ready?

La Garage.

Clever… no?

But now it has new owners and a new incarnation as the Water Street Kitchen and Bar.

It sits on the Sheepscot River in Wiscasset and please pardon the reflection of my hands in the window.

We’ve been wanting to try it for a while, and found that’s it’s undergone a major remodel.

The feel is more modern.

And I have to say I was loving the metal works installations. This would be perfect for all my husband’s rusty ~~crap~~ treasures!

But first things first.

A marvelous basil limeade with a view….

The menu was small, but seemed alright.

And just as the waitress brought my (overly salted) charred Brussels sprouts appetizer, the husband saw a friend of his walk in and asked them to join us.

On Valentines Day.

Oh, well.

This called for two Blueberry Mojitos… .because a girl can only take so much romance.

Husband had a butternut squash soup, which you couldn’t pay me to eat.

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And then it was on to a rather dry, garlic-less shrimp scampi for me, and an overcooked paella for the other half.

The meal was redeemed by dessert.

A delightful lemon marscapone cake…

Husband’s friends said their meals were good, and the cocktails were lovely so we might give them another try. We do like the area and supporting small businesses.

And I might have to take another look at the metal works.

They really were quite interesting.

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Nothing but the classics….

March 27, 2020 Rivergirl 29 Comments

It was raining last weekend and the husband was lounging on the couch watching television.

But not just any random television…

No.

Can you tell what he had on?

It’s a true classic.

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Celebrating 36 years of not killing each other…..

March 27, 2020 Rivergirl 34 Comments

Yes, there’s that as well.

This was the very first picture of us ever taken ….

Back in 1984, on that awful chair at his mother’s house…… right before we got married. I may look twelve, but no worries. I’d just turned 20. (As for the husband’s hair… I have no idea what was going on there.)

We knew each other for 6 days.

Yes, you read that correctly…. 6 days. And to be honest, 3 of those were the required waiting period for the marriage license.

People thought we were crazy. (We knew we weren’t.)

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People said it would never last. (It’s been 36 years.)

Me & Fred, ballfield

The Grateful Dead had it right…..

What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been!

Me & Fred, Harley Rally 2

But I wouldn’t trade a minute of it.

Anyway…. this year on our anniversary?

A seriously beautiful bouquet from my other half….

That got better every day as all the blooms opened up.

The rose colors were gorgeous.

Then it was off to our favorite restaurant in Boothbay Harbor…. before their doors were shut due to the virus. The decor is nothing to write home about, and the menu is smaller in winter….. but the food is still fabulous.

As were the seasonal cocktails.

I started with a Ciderberry.

And moved on to a few Sugar Plums made with this.

OMG!!

If you’ve never payed attention to any of my advice before?

Start now… and buy a bottle.

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It doesn’t matter if you’re not a fig fan. I actually hate the things.

But this was like nothing I’d ever tasted before. A very unique flavor. I read they also make a Golden Apricot ….. and I’ll be looking for that as well.

Can’t remember what they called my appetizer but it was delicious, with just the right amount of spice.

Husband went with his usual French Onion soup and a light main dish of broiled haddock and asparagus.

I, on the other hand….

Dove into the richest, creamiest most delightful Parmesan risotto you’ll find this side of Italy. It’s one of their specialties and I can never resist…. paired here with pan seared scallops, mushrooms, arugula and a citrus balsamic glaze.

I don’t care how many pounds I gained…

It was worth it!

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I am a Frustrated Frito.

March 25, 2020 Rivergirl 37 Comments

In case you’re wondering why….

Who are you?

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Things that fall into the WTH? category.

March 25, 2020 Rivergirl 31 Comments

When checking out at the grocery store last week I saw these….

Rap Snacks.

I’m sorry, but no one needs Cardi B. flavored potato chips.

The woman wore a coffee filter to the Grammys. Enough said.

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Something else no one needs?

This….

I believe I actually said WTF when I first saw it.

Now come on…. if you have that much facial hair to catch?

Skip shaving altogether and put your beard in a pony tail like all fashion forward men do.

I think by now you all know of my lifelong aversion to dolls.

They’re creepy…. and if you don’t want me to spend the night? Put a few of them in the spare bedroom and watch me run.

But this?

This is the stuff of nightmares.

And speaking of that?

I was cruising Atlas Obscura a while back for an interesting day trip and their recommendation gave even me pause.

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Yes, you and your significant other can visit the picturesque vistas of Turkmenistan and tour the Gates of Hell.

And if you think I’m kidding?

I’m not.

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Admittedly…. as tourist attractions go, it’s a little strange.

But I’d still rather go there than back to Busch Gardens.

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What do you do when it snows a foot during a pandemic quarantine?

March 24, 2020 Rivergirl 11 Comments

Well, if you live in Maine….

You have a snow sculpture contest!

That strange looking blob turned into this:

A goldfinch on a nest.

It gets my vote….

But here are some other entries.

Small snowman.

Snow frog.

Large snowman.

Musical snowman.

Upside down snowman.

Snow horse.

Snow bunny.

Snow pig?

Snow mermaid.

And a snow public health advisement…

Someone posted this as well …..

I love it, but have a feeling it was pulled off the net and not a local entry.

A+ for originality though.

Cheers!

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Ah… spring.

March 24, 2020 Rivergirl 29 Comments

Spring in Maine looks a little different than most places….

Because we woke up to this today.

We didn’t have nearly enough snow this winter, but now? Almost a flippin’ foot fell overnight.

Daffodils and tulips?

Not quite yet.

And because all that heavy wet snow knocked out our satellite feed and someone can’t stand to be without the news for 5 minutes?

Yeah.

This.

At 6:30 am.

Looks like fun, no?

Ah…

Spring!

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I love my town…. Part 7.

March 24, 2020 Rivergirl 26 Comments

It’s time to take a look at my local Facebook page again.

And when I did, I realized how critter-centric it’s been lately.

Goats were on the loose again.

And apparently craving pumpkin pie.

This was a bit disturbing.

It’s not often someone is actively seeking deer guts, even around here.

Makes you wonder what this poor guy did.

“…for whatever purpose you would like.” probably doesn’t bode well for that bird.

And speaking of Sunday dinner –

As much as I’d like to come home to a nice meal, the thought of letting a stranger into my kitchen to cook seems a bit odd.

They might find that fuzzy, 11 month old spear of asparagus that got pushed to the back of the fridge… and that’s bound to be embarrassing.

And lastly, there was some news on the crime beat.

Duck theft.

Because sometimes people can’t help themselves.

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A little catch up… the baby barn, a sunrise and some deer.

March 23, 2020 Rivergirl 21 Comments

Now that the Virginia vacation saga is finally over, it’s time to clear out the photo files.

If you remember… before we left for the Cape Cod vacation in November, the husband was desperately trying to finish the remodel on our baby barn from Hell before the snow started flying.