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Not dead dogs, a motorcycle momma, and New Jersey flashbacks.

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This first picture was on the Facebook page of the Island where I used to live… and it made me laugh.

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It’s from a visiting veterinary service but look, we share a name. Though she definitely wears it better.

Also from the Island, a party invitation.

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The ‘I’m Still Not Dead’ party. Wouldn’t want to miss that.

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Believe it or not this ancient picture is of my husband’s mother on a Harley. That’s her driving the middle one. It was taken in 1944 and she was wearing a custom made white leather jacket.

What a hoot.

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Our lawn is browning in weird spots thanks to the summer drought. His Lordship checked out the dead grass on a recent walk and alerted me to a disturbing fact.

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The woodchucks have dug a burrow under the cement cover to our septic tank access.

This may not end well, for anyone.

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In other news, I’ve discovered a funny Facebook page that reminisces about the good old days in the Garden State and it makes me miss my crazy childhood.

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Jungle Habitat was bizarre. You paid admission and drove through the park in your car. You couldn’t get out and let me tell you…. as I kid? I definitely didn’t want to. I remember ostriches ferociously pecking at our windows, a baboon trying to rip off the windshield wipers and a chimpanzee masturbating on the hood of our station wagon. It was a strange form of family entertainment to say the least.

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Cinnamon crumb coffee cake.

I buy it today, but it never tastes the same.

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A rainbow, a recipe and Cluck Norris.

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Porch geese have been around for years and women have been dressing them in seasonal costumes equally as long. But a bar in downtown Bath has taken it to the next level.

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Cluck Norris.

Best. Porch. Goose. Name. Ever.

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I’m always saving these lists of helpful hints but rarely try them. Though chalk in the jewelry box sounds easy enough.

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Just sayin’…

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A skunk-less rainbow this time.

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Only in Maine.

Fun fact? The house where I grew up on the Island was built in 1842 and had a large two story garden shed in the back yard. At the rear of the building? A three hole outhouse.

Because togetherness is everything.

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This was yummy.

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Though I added some sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Next time I think I’d half the mozzarella amount or use Parmesan.

Meanwhile in the backyard…

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Someone else is looking well fed.

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Atta boys, a beat up mayor and a Yankee gator.

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The WordPress attaboys had slowed for a while but then this popped up the other day.

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I highly doubt they read all my comments and picked out ten to be thoughtful.

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Those numbers don’t add up.

And yes, I’m still mad at myself for missing a day when my streak was over 1,400.

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The unofficial mayor of Bath, Maine is clearly a scrapper.

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And his recovery was front page news.

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Someday I’m going to meet him in person. Or is that in feline?

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Never let it be said broccoli doesn’t belong on pizza. With a garlic crust, Alfredo sauce, 3 cheeses and grilled chicken? Fabulous.

As was the blackberry mojito.

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I hope these are true.

Smelly Onion beats the Windy City hands down.

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You never know what will pop up in small Maine towns.

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That’s impressive carving right there.

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It doesn’t get more scenic than this.

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If you have to eat lunch?

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You might as well do it with a water view.

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On the coast of Maine.

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In the town of Camden.

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Down at the harbor.

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At Peter Ott’s.

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There’s a view out every window.

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And the smoked peach with ginger Collins is fabulous.

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Blackened shrimp with citrus slaw appetizer.

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View to my right.

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Grilled chicken Caesar salad for me.

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Plus a smoked peach and ginger sangria.

(It was the fresh fruit puree of the day, what’s a girl to do?)

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Creamy garlic lobster linguine for the husband.

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Followed by a harborside stroll.

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Not a bad way to spend the afternoon.

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Yummies, funnies and slightly used socks.

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I have a delicious shrimp recipe for you.

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They may not look pretty…

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But your mouth will thank you.

I used jumbo shrimp and doubled the topping amount. They were fabulous.

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Even my husband laughed at that one.

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If it’s called kitty bingo? I expect a cat to pull the balls and call the numbers.

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But borrowing slightly used socks? That’s a feline bridge too far.

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It’s been hot in Maine this summer, but it’s also been humid.

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How humid?

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That humid.

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I am.

I really am…

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Humor, high temps and helping hands.

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A funny.

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George and Billy.

I love them both.

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Yes, that’s a Maine temperature reading on our deck. The mandevilla love it, but I certainly don’t.

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What I did love was my husband, immediately pulling over to the side of the road to help this young man who was delivering heavy metal sheets of roofing to a job site. The poor kid turned a corner and out they flew, onto the road with cars flying by and going out of their way to avoid him. The panels were heavy and he couldn’t lift them by himself…

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And I swear he’d still be there if my husband hadn’t stopped.

Most people suck.

I married a good one.

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Rewarding my husband’s good deed, we had lunch at one of his favorite spots. My first cocktail?

A watermelon cucumber cooler – cucumber infused gin, watermelon juice, lemon juice, salted basil simple syrup topped with sparkling water.

Perfect for summer and absolutely delicious.

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Cocktail number two?

A guava daiquiri – rum, guava puree & lime juice.

Tasty, but a little too sweet.

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Fried haddock bites for me.

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Lobster bisque, not pictured, and a lovely strawberry and basil with chicken salad for him.

Royal River Grill never disappoints.

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Cat humor.

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Funny.

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And very true..

I have the puncture wounds to prove it.

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A glorious Ocean Point and Boothbay sunset.

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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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More of the Boothbay Day.

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Whenever we visit Boothbay Harbor?

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We have to take a drive out to East Boothbay.

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Their loop road is one of the prettiest in Maine.

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Skirting the shore…

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Right along the Atlantic Ocean….

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It’s quintessentially Maine.

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And has some pretty fabulous waterfront homes.

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With some stellar views.

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There’s even a mini lighthouse.

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Some of the properties are for rent in the summer, though I’d hate to guess the cost .

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Scenic drive done, we headed for the Thistle Inn for cocktails and a small bite to eat.

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A ship captain’s home built in 1861…

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it now houses a charming rustic pub and restaurant as well as six suites.

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Did I mention the bar is an actual boat?

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Husband’s French onion soup was rich and hearty.

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My truffle mushroom tart was rich and delicate and absolutely fabulous.

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If you’re in the area, Thistle has some of the best food around.

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A Boothbay Day.

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A beautiful summer day in Maine requires a trip to the coast.

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And one of our favorites places is Boothbay Harbor.

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It retains its quaint old fishing village vibe despite being over run with tourists during the season.

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Parking is a nightmare.

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But the scenery divine.

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A walk across the footbridge is a must.

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As it has its very own house.

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Talk about waterfront property.

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It’s been many different things over the years.

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Right now I think someone’s summer home.

Not much in the way of privacy, but to each their own.

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Since we had friends coming up from Connecticut that week we decided to give a restaurant near the bridge a test run.

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Everyone wants to eat on the water when they visit so we sampled the Harborside 1901 Bar and Grille.

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I’d heard great things…

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And the craft cocktails didn’t disappoint.

The Man-Go Mojito – rum, lime, mango puree, mint, sugar, soda was fabulous. Light, minty, and bursting with fresh, ripe mango.

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The teriyaki dumplings app? Overcooked, dry and pretty tasteless. Husband’s lobster bisque? Puréed, with no discernible meaty bits.

Boo to that.

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As for Harborside… technically it was. But your immediate view is a parking lot which stretches the “waterfront” marketing.

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Cocktail #2?

The Strawberry Elderflower – vodka, St. Germain, lemon, strawberry, prosecco

Floral and fruity, perfect for summer.

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Since we weren’t overly impressed with the appetizers, we opted for salads. Which to be honest were nothing special.

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They looked better than they tasted with the husbands apple and pistachio having little to no dressing and my Caesar positively drowning in it. The grilled chicken on both was over cooked and tough.

Nice drinks aside, we’re crossing this place off our list.

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But not before I helped myself to a Grateful Dead coaster for the man cave/Barn Mahal collection.

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