Saturday
Glen and I, along with most everyone else, were at the local city Farmers' Market at 9:00 a.m. We stood in line to buy fresh carrots, and snap peas, and a strawberry rhubarb pie. The booth also had fennel, several types of lettuce, beets, and cauliflower for sale.
We browsed several other booths selling craft-type items.
The rest of the day was quiet, but included supper together at six. Myrna and Dick prepared a pasta dish. The rest of us furnished side dishes. I roasted the fresh carrots in the oven for my contribution. For dessert we shared the strawberry-rhubarb pie which was delicious.
Sunday
I prepared pancakes with fresh wild Maine blueberries this morning for breakfast.
We sat outdoors and visited with Gary and Jeff while Marcella, Mildred, Myrna, Evelyn, and Doug found a hiking trail. The trail was lined with ripe wild blueberries. They each brought some home.
For lunch Glen and I went to The Wharf, our favorite restaurant in Lubec. I tried a new dish--lobster stew. Oh my, how delicious. "Stew" is rather misleading as the dish only contained seasoned cream and many pieces of lobster. There were no vegetables in the stew. Glen enjoyed "fish and chips".
You might sense a theme or favorite subject which includes all of our family group. Eating!
Tonight for supper Mildred and Doug prepared pork ribs, Gary and Evelyn furnished sliced beef. I prepared corn casserole. The meal was finished with lemon bars prepared by Gary.
This day was been quite enjoyable. There was sunshine all day. cooled by a gentle breeze, with no fog to cover the water.
Mail Forwarding
As "full timing" RV-ers, we have used a mail-forwarding service/company in Madison SD to received our mail, then "forward" it to us when and where we want it delivered.
Myrna, Marcella and Jeff, and Mildred and Doug also use the same service. Late last week we learned that the company/service has gone out of business---with only 3 days notice. Poof! one day they were in business, the next day they weren't. They are "returning to sender" any mail received after July 26.
All of our important business is taken care of on-line; however that doesn't mean there won't be many contacts to be made about a change of address.
We will be "moving" to Sioux Falls, SD. It isn't going to be a quick process as there are over 3000 customers also looking for a new forwarding company/service.
I will let you know when paperwork is finalized and we have a new address. You may leave a comment on this, or send us a text if you want our new address. We are starting a list for the "change of address". A reminder from you will help us.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018 (Friday) "TEA WITH ELEANOR", ROOSEVELT CAMPOBELLO INTERNATIONAL PARK
An early start to the day took us to 'Roosevelt Campbello International Park", on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Driving through Lubec Maine over the Roosevelt International Bridge, we reached the island quickly.
We were standing in line before the doors opened to the Visitor's Center to be able to get the tickets (available on a first-come first-served basis) for "Tea with Eleanor".
The group was able to enjoy a guided tour of the "Roosevelt Cottage" while waiting for the start of the tea.
The cottage was given to Franklin from his mother in 1909. He and Eleanor enjoyed summers from 1909 to 1921 when Franklin contracted polio. Eleanor, the children, and grandchildren continued to visit the cottage until Eleanor's death in 1962.
Note: click on pictures to enlarge
While walking from the cottage to the Wells-Shober Cottage we passed under some fragrant blooms of the linden tree. There was a warning sign.
We arrived at the Wells-Shober Cottage.
In 1881 a group of Boston and New York businessmen bought most of Campobello Island, and built three large hotels hoping to lure wealthy visitors to stay the summer. The Wells-Shober is one of the cottages owned by a hotel owner.
Many guests in the living room of the Well-Shober Cottage were served English tea and gingersnap cookies. Two employees of the Park then spoke for nearly an hour regarding Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt never possessed self-confidence, but in spite of this she was a leader and advocate in human rights around the world, including women's rights, civil rights, the poor. She was not afraid to venture to locations deemed "dangerous" or "not suitable" for the First Lady. She toured with the Red Cross on battlefields and in field hospitals.
After Franklin's death, she was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations, serving several years until to her death.
After the conclusion of the tea service, Jeff, Doug, Myrna, Evelyn, Marcella, and Mildred participated in "FUN" one hour hike lead by a staff member. Gary, Glen and I sat on the back porch of the "Prince Cottage" enjoying the scenery.
We enjoyed a light lunch at the "Prince Cottage."
Scenery from the back porch:
It was a beautiful day to enjoy the scenery and the historical sites. Just think...we walked where a President grew up and played, and as an adult conducted world wide business.
We were standing in line before the doors opened to the Visitor's Center to be able to get the tickets (available on a first-come first-served basis) for "Tea with Eleanor".
The group was able to enjoy a guided tour of the "Roosevelt Cottage" while waiting for the start of the tea.
The cottage was given to Franklin from his mother in 1909. He and Eleanor enjoyed summers from 1909 to 1921 when Franklin contracted polio. Eleanor, the children, and grandchildren continued to visit the cottage until Eleanor's death in 1962.
Note: click on pictures to enlarge
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| The Roosevelt Cottage |
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| The flower beds are well kept and beautiful. Dahlia. |
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| Another dahlia. |
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| Notice FDR's hat and pipe on the table. |
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| Whole-house hot water heater heated by the kitchen stove . |
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| The laundry room. Notice the flat irons resting on the wood stove. |
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| Drunken bees! |
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| Glen, Jeff, Mildred, Gary, Gayla, Doug, (then two strangers), on far right in red shirt Dick and then Myrna |
In 1881 a group of Boston and New York businessmen bought most of Campobello Island, and built three large hotels hoping to lure wealthy visitors to stay the summer. The Wells-Shober is one of the cottages owned by a hotel owner.
Many guests in the living room of the Well-Shober Cottage were served English tea and gingersnap cookies. Two employees of the Park then spoke for nearly an hour regarding Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt never possessed self-confidence, but in spite of this she was a leader and advocate in human rights around the world, including women's rights, civil rights, the poor. She was not afraid to venture to locations deemed "dangerous" or "not suitable" for the First Lady. She toured with the Red Cross on battlefields and in field hospitals.
After Franklin's death, she was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations, serving several years until to her death.
After the conclusion of the tea service, Jeff, Doug, Myrna, Evelyn, Marcella, and Mildred participated in "FUN" one hour hike lead by a staff member. Gary, Glen and I sat on the back porch of the "Prince Cottage" enjoying the scenery.
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| Inside the "Prince Cottage" |
Scenery from the back porch:
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| Looking across Friar's Bay to the village of Eastport Maine |
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| Friar's Bay |
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| A beautiful day to be on the beach. |
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| A mink scampered across the back lawn of "Prince Cottage". |
Thursday, July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018 (Thursday) Herring or Sardines?
It is a drizzly, cloudy day. A good day to find the "sardine" smokehouse we were told about here in Lubec.
The museum is housed in the remains of a "sardine" or "herring" smokehouse. At one time there were a total of 27 herring smokehouses in Lubec. From the 1960's to 1991 McCurdy's was the "last operating smokehouse in town."
Herring or Sardine? Are they the same?
Locally the sardine is the smaller version of a herring. There is a "sardine" but it is found in the waters of Norway.
The herring was caught in a "weir", a designed netting system to catch the herring.
Herring were caught and delivered to the smokehouse facility, where they were brined (soaked in salt water) for up to 7 days. After brining, the herring were skewered (through the gill and out the mouth) on an oak rod and smoked over smoldering sawdust.
I appreciate buildings and facilities like this being preserved. If not preserved, this history is long lost. Seeing these buildings and items are much better than just reading abut it in a book.
Some facts about lobster....or "lob-sta" here in the Northeast.
Right now you can buy "soft shell" or "hard shell". Lobster shed their shell to grow.
The "new" shell is soft, and $5.50 per pound. We were told a "soft shell" lobster tastes sweeter.
The "hard" shell or "old" shell sells for $7.50 per pound, and contains a little more meat.
We have only bought the "soft shell". I can verify that it tastes delicious and sweet. We but "one pound" lobster for each person. There is meat in each large, front claw, and the tail! Each one pound lobster contains about 96 calories.
The museum is housed in the remains of a "sardine" or "herring" smokehouse. At one time there were a total of 27 herring smokehouses in Lubec. From the 1960's to 1991 McCurdy's was the "last operating smokehouse in town."
Herring or Sardine? Are they the same?
The herring was caught in a "weir", a designed netting system to catch the herring.
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| This is called a "spanger", used to stir the brined herring. |
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| The canned herring were shipped in hand-crafted boxes. |
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| The remaining buildings of the "McCurdy Herring Smokehouse", Lubec Maine |
I appreciate buildings and facilities like this being preserved. If not preserved, this history is long lost. Seeing these buildings and items are much better than just reading abut it in a book.
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| We have bought them fresh and boiled them at our rigs, and had them boiled there and brought home to eat. No wrong way to enjoy! |
Right now you can buy "soft shell" or "hard shell". Lobster shed their shell to grow.
The "new" shell is soft, and $5.50 per pound. We were told a "soft shell" lobster tastes sweeter.
The "hard" shell or "old" shell sells for $7.50 per pound, and contains a little more meat.
We have only bought the "soft shell". I can verify that it tastes delicious and sweet. We but "one pound" lobster for each person. There is meat in each large, front claw, and the tail! Each one pound lobster contains about 96 calories.
July 25, 2018 (Wednesday) Stay-at-Home Day
Today was a day with no plans!
The group did decide to buy lobsters for lunch. The lobster restaurant/pound will (and did) cook the purchased lobster for $5--not each, for all of them. Glen and Jeff also bought corn on the cob at a roadside stand. So-o--o the menu was lobster and corn on the cob. Delicious.
During the afternoon there was a discussion of the book "Blood River Rising". This is one man's memories of an incident in 1924 in Miller County, Missouri. Over a period of several months a feud developed between two families, The Crismons and Thompsons, which involved the KKK, and ended in murder. Logan Hickey, brother of Glen's father, was present during the months of the feud and at the murder.
The discussion involved questions about the location of Glen's father at this time. He would have been ten. There were also lots of questions, and not many answers, about Hickey/Crismon history. The family members present discussed whether they had memories of conversations of this incident.
Yesterday there was a cool/cold breeze across the fog covered water, with occasional mist. After the book discussion everyone retired to their rig for the evening.
The group did decide to buy lobsters for lunch. The lobster restaurant/pound will (and did) cook the purchased lobster for $5--not each, for all of them. Glen and Jeff also bought corn on the cob at a roadside stand. So-o--o the menu was lobster and corn on the cob. Delicious.
During the afternoon there was a discussion of the book "Blood River Rising". This is one man's memories of an incident in 1924 in Miller County, Missouri. Over a period of several months a feud developed between two families, The Crismons and Thompsons, which involved the KKK, and ended in murder. Logan Hickey, brother of Glen's father, was present during the months of the feud and at the murder.
The discussion involved questions about the location of Glen's father at this time. He would have been ten. There were also lots of questions, and not many answers, about Hickey/Crismon history. The family members present discussed whether they had memories of conversations of this incident.
Yesterday there was a cool/cold breeze across the fog covered water, with occasional mist. After the book discussion everyone retired to their rig for the evening.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018 9Tuesday) Exploring Eastport, Maine
All ten of us....
Glen and Gayla
Gary and Evelyn
Dick and Myrna
Jeff and Marcella
Doug and Millie (family name Mildred)
drove nearly one hour to Eastport Maine. We could have ridden a passenger ferry from Lubec to Eastport for $25 per person one way.
Eastport is another lobstering/sardine cannery town, similar to Lubec. Eastport seems be a bit more prosperous, restoring the historic downtown area.
These statutes were situated along the bay in Eastport.
We had a delicious lunch at Quoddy Bay Seafood Wholesale and Retail. Our choice was a scallop roll accompanied by a bowl of seafood chowder.
There was a door that said "For Employees Only." I stuck my head in and asked if I could take pictures. I was invited in and found a stash of lobsters.This facility buys lobsters from the fishermen, sells wholesale and retail, and at a walk up window prepares a delicious lunch for customers.
Glen and Gayla
Gary and Evelyn
Dick and Myrna
Jeff and Marcella
Doug and Millie (family name Mildred)
drove nearly one hour to Eastport Maine. We could have ridden a passenger ferry from Lubec to Eastport for $25 per person one way.
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| Passenger Ferry |
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| See next picture. |
These statutes were situated along the bay in Eastport.
We had a delicious lunch at Quoddy Bay Seafood Wholesale and Retail. Our choice was a scallop roll accompanied by a bowl of seafood chowder.
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| Steaming with the lobsters. |
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| Waiting for sorting and weighing. |
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| The employee guessed this lobster to be 2.5 pounds. He wasn't far off--2.3 pounds. |
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| These crates contained lobster waiting to be sorted and weighed. Glen read that in 2011 100 million pounds of lobster were sold in Maine. |
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| An abandoned sardine cannery. |
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| A general cargo ship, the Star Lygra, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, going through the channel at Eastport, Maine. When we arrived back in Lubec, this ship was docked across the bay at Campobello Island, New Brunswick Canada |
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| The town of Perry isn't visible from the highway, but does have a strategic location. |
Today's fun came to an end when we returned to Lubec. It was Laundry time!
Monday, July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018 Exploration of CAMPOBELLO ISLAND, New Brunswick, Canada
Eight of us, two trucks, drove over the FDR International Bridge, just two-three miles from the RV park, to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada.
The parents of Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to Campbello Island as young marrieds and continued throughout FDR's young life. Spending the summer months here enabled visitors to escape the heat of the big cities--NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto.
After marriage Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt continued to spend summers on the island until he became a candidate for president.
The island abounds in beautiful ocean views. We toured the Visitor's Center of the Roosevelt Campbell International Park, which is a joint endeavor of USA and Canada.
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It was a beautiful day to be out and about. The day ended with music and vocals from the Hickey sibs.
The parents of Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to Campbello Island as young marrieds and continued throughout FDR's young life. Spending the summer months here enabled visitors to escape the heat of the big cities--NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto.
After marriage Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt continued to spend summers on the island until he became a candidate for president.
The island abounds in beautiful ocean views. We toured the Visitor's Center of the Roosevelt Campbell International Park, which is a joint endeavor of USA and Canada.
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| Welcome to the Roosevelt Campbello International Park. Notice FDR's initials in the logo. |
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| Head Harbour Lightstation |
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| Jeff and Marcella checking out the beach at Herring Cove |
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| Doug and Mildred checking for treasures |
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| Beauty along the beach |
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| Brightly colored stones along the beach. |
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| Glen, Evelyn, Gary, Mildred Think they were afraid of each other? |
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| Gary, Evelyn, Glen |
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| Glen's artistic creation |
It was a beautiful day to be out and about. The day ended with music and vocals from the Hickey sibs.
July 22, 2018 Sunday Literally a Day of Rest
We enjoyed outdoors this morning with our spotting scope, binoculars, watching common loons, eiders, a harbor seal and a bald eagle. Keeping us company were Myrna, Marcella and Jeff, and Mildred.
We are blessed with great chefs in our family. Chefs Gary and Evelyn prepared Reuben sandwiches for all. They have secret techniques and the sandwiches are the best ever. Doug and Mildred grilled peach halves topped with a scoop of ice cream for each of us.
While we rested this afternoon, Myrna, Mildred and Doug, and Marcella hiked a 4.5 mile trail near the Lighthouse. I slept while the St. Louis Cardinals lost their baseball game.
After a delicious evening meal at The Wharf....a bowl of seafood chowder for me, a salad with blueberry vinaigrette for Glen and a crab cake to share....Glen and I enjoyed a leisurely trip to the village of Cutler.
It was 20 miles one way through the forests but ended at a quaint lobster town. We had been told lobsters are $1 a pound cheaper there than here in Lubec. It isn't worth the extra time, and mileage to save a dollar a lobster. We kept our eyes out for a moose, but didn't see one.
I am not sure what Monday will bring, but whatever, the scenery is beautiful, the company wonderful, and the food delicious.
We are blessed with great chefs in our family. Chefs Gary and Evelyn prepared Reuben sandwiches for all. They have secret techniques and the sandwiches are the best ever. Doug and Mildred grilled peach halves topped with a scoop of ice cream for each of us.
While we rested this afternoon, Myrna, Mildred and Doug, and Marcella hiked a 4.5 mile trail near the Lighthouse. I slept while the St. Louis Cardinals lost their baseball game.
After a delicious evening meal at The Wharf....a bowl of seafood chowder for me, a salad with blueberry vinaigrette for Glen and a crab cake to share....Glen and I enjoyed a leisurely trip to the village of Cutler.
It was 20 miles one way through the forests but ended at a quaint lobster town. We had been told lobsters are $1 a pound cheaper there than here in Lubec. It isn't worth the extra time, and mileage to save a dollar a lobster. We kept our eyes out for a moose, but didn't see one.
I am not sure what Monday will bring, but whatever, the scenery is beautiful, the company wonderful, and the food delicious.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
July 20, 2018 Saturday ---Exploring the West Quoddy Head Light (Lighthouse) (Sunset Point RV Park, Lubec Main through August 20)
The family group traveled the 4.5 miles to Quoddy Head State Park where the West Quoddy Head Light (Lighthouse) is located.
In 1808 West Quoddy Head Light became the easternmost lighthouse in the US. In 1858 the red and while tower replaced the original. The light still shines through the original Fresnel lens.
Glen ready to head down from the tower of the lighthouse.
Gary and I watched the rest at the top of the lighthouse.
Glen and I found this downtown Lubec. Obviously it is made of litter found at the edge of the water.
Chef Glen prepared lobster tonight. The RV park provides propane burners, pots for cooking, trays, and all the utensils needed to tackle the cooked lobster. Side dishes for the lobster were salad, and potatoes prepared two ways. Marcella proved she can "make a cherry pie"! Using sweet cherries she and Jeff/Doug and Mildred picked she made a delicious cherry pie!
That's three nights in a row for lobster. It may be time for a break....something else from the sea--clams, scallops, or mussels.
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| The five Hickey siblings. Glen, Marcella, Myrna, Mildred, Evelyn. Missing Paul. |
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| Glen, Marcella, Myrna, Mildred, Evelyn posing at the stone recognizing the "easternmost point of the USA"  |
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| Marcella and Jeff, ready to climb down from the lighthouse tower. |
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| Mildred and Doug enjoying the view from the tower of the lighthouse. |
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| Evelyn readying to enter the stairs going down. |
Chef Glen prepared lobster tonight. The RV park provides propane burners, pots for cooking, trays, and all the utensils needed to tackle the cooked lobster. Side dishes for the lobster were salad, and potatoes prepared two ways. Marcella proved she can "make a cherry pie"! Using sweet cherries she and Jeff/Doug and Mildred picked she made a delicious cherry pie!
That's three nights in a row for lobster. It may be time for a break....something else from the sea--clams, scallops, or mussels.
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