Sunday
We accompanied Darin; Sarah, Ashlynn, and Zade to Perryville MO for lunch at "Mary Jane's". It is worth a 30 minute drive! The burgers are the best. Glen and I split 'the Terminator", ground beef with mushrooms, onions, and cheese on sourdough bread!
I am not sure how many choices are listed, but all sound wonderful. If you are traveling north or south on I-55, exit 130 (I think), stop at "Mary Jane's" for a great meal.
Monday
I finally used the peaches that we purchased at the Farmers' Market to make a peach cobbler. It smells delicious.
Of course, we checked on the house site. No concrete poured.
Tuesday
We checked on the house site mid-morning! Hurray! concrete is being poured for the slab/foundation. By mid-afternoon the concrete was solid We think if there is no rain that the garage floor concrete will be poured Wednesday morning.
We were invited to eat dinner with Ashlynn/Zade, Sarah/Darin tonight. Chef Darin cooked shrimp and squash on the smoker. We shared the peach cobbler with those who wanted it. Sarah is GF-celiac disease, and Zade didn't want any.
We drove Ashlynn and Zade to the house site. They were "excited" (not really) to see the concrete!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Saturday, August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018 (Saturday) 1963 Class Reunion #55, Iberia MO
When we were in high school did we ever think we would be attending/celebrating a 55th high school reunion? Why! that was for "old" folks.
Glen's class of 1963 had 42 in the freshman class, and graduated 17. It was a tough time to be in high school. The "old" high school burned the spring of 1959. The freshmen started out in an old Academy Building (a former high school/college prep school) with not enough classrooms or books. The sophomore year was also in that building. By the junior year the "new" school was holding classes but Glen remembers the FFA classes painting classrooms and the gym instead of going to many classes. The senior year he says the attitude was "who cares!". I am saying all of this remind readers that many of the classmates just dropped out of school.
They started working at the Lake (of the Ozarks), on the farm, driving a truck or whatever.
At today's reunion there were three men in attendance, with Glen the only one graduating high school. There were nine ladies in attendance, with seven graduating high school.
The reunion was held in an Event Center in Iberia, MO. There were two teachers in attendance. Mr. Barnhart taught Science and Drivers' Ed, and Mrs. Lilly, taught Home Economics.
Back Left: Linda Baker Hatfield, Brenda Groff Tucker, George Miller, Doyle Veasman, Becky McCubbin Thomas, Jo Bernsen Minx;
Front Left: Lois Sloan Prater, Betty Lawson Prater, Thelma Pierce Steward, Judy Pemberton Layman, Brenda Martin Thompson.
This class has held reunions every five years. Four of the above group live in the immediate area. The others are scattered throughout Missouri, Texas, and South Dakota.
It was a great day. Everyone shared memories-- from the "senior trip", to sneaking out the study hall window in the Academy building to go across town to lunch early.
Glen's class of 1963 had 42 in the freshman class, and graduated 17. It was a tough time to be in high school. The "old" high school burned the spring of 1959. The freshmen started out in an old Academy Building (a former high school/college prep school) with not enough classrooms or books. The sophomore year was also in that building. By the junior year the "new" school was holding classes but Glen remembers the FFA classes painting classrooms and the gym instead of going to many classes. The senior year he says the attitude was "who cares!". I am saying all of this remind readers that many of the classmates just dropped out of school.
They started working at the Lake (of the Ozarks), on the farm, driving a truck or whatever.
At today's reunion there were three men in attendance, with Glen the only one graduating high school. There were nine ladies in attendance, with seven graduating high school.
The reunion was held in an Event Center in Iberia, MO. There were two teachers in attendance. Mr. Barnhart taught Science and Drivers' Ed, and Mrs. Lilly, taught Home Economics.
Back Left: Linda Baker Hatfield, Brenda Groff Tucker, George Miller, Doyle Veasman, Becky McCubbin Thomas, Jo Bernsen Minx;
Front Left: Lois Sloan Prater, Betty Lawson Prater, Thelma Pierce Steward, Judy Pemberton Layman, Brenda Martin Thompson.
This class has held reunions every five years. Four of the above group live in the immediate area. The others are scattered throughout Missouri, Texas, and South Dakota.
It was a great day. Everyone shared memories-- from the "senior trip", to sneaking out the study hall window in the Academy building to go across town to lunch early.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
August 21-22, 2018 New Neighbors
Tuesday, August 21
We were invited to join a "meet and greet" event (3-5) at "Ramsey Creek Community", where our new home is being built. There was finger food and drinks. I think all of the current residents were in attendance, as well as one couple in the process of buying a spec home, and us.
We enjoyed meeting everyone. There was conversation of a "game" night--cards, and other games. This sounds like fun.
Wednesday, August 22
This morning Glen chauffeured me to the laundromat. I completed the washing/drying while Glen went to the GMC dealer for an oil change on the truck.
Tonight Ashlynn spent the early evening with us while Darin and Zade went to baseball practice. We took Ashlynn to "gymnastics" at 7:15.
Ashlynn says "real" classes start tomorrow. School started last Thursday but there has been team building projects, team games, etc going on since then.
Ashlynn as me tonight if I was going to get "a" haircut. I told her "yes, in the morning." but she said why not get all of them (hair) cut, not just "a" hair. Ha, ha. Sixth grade humor.
Jeff and Marcella are parked just one site from us here at Landing Point. We are enjoying seeing them.
We were invited to join a "meet and greet" event (3-5) at "Ramsey Creek Community", where our new home is being built. There was finger food and drinks. I think all of the current residents were in attendance, as well as one couple in the process of buying a spec home, and us.
We enjoyed meeting everyone. There was conversation of a "game" night--cards, and other games. This sounds like fun.
Wednesday, August 22
This morning Glen chauffeured me to the laundromat. I completed the washing/drying while Glen went to the GMC dealer for an oil change on the truck.
Tonight Ashlynn spent the early evening with us while Darin and Zade went to baseball practice. We took Ashlynn to "gymnastics" at 7:15.
Ashlynn says "real" classes start tomorrow. School started last Thursday but there has been team building projects, team games, etc going on since then.
Ashlynn as me tonight if I was going to get "a" haircut. I told her "yes, in the morning." but she said why not get all of them (hair) cut, not just "a" hair. Ha, ha. Sixth grade humor.
Jeff and Marcella are parked just one site from us here at Landing Point. We are enjoying seeing them.
Monday, August 20, 2018
August 17 - 20, 2018 Routine, every day Living
Friday, August 17
We ran errands, got caught up on things that needed to be done.
Walmart: groceries and refill prescriptions
Leet EyeCare: have new nose piece attached to my glasses
Teen Challenge Car Wash: wash truck that had dirt and grime from five weeks of road time
Rest: the remainder of the day
Middle School: pick up Ashlynn and Zade at the end of the school day. Surprise for them.
Saturday, August 18
Deep cleaning of the motorhome. Needed to be done.
Sunday, August 19
Meet Darin, Sarah, Ashlynn and Zade at Penn Station for lunch. Followed by the girls going shopping for school clothes for Ashlynn. Shopping is tiring for this Grammy.
The boys went to Lowe's, Academy. Zade needs a new baseball bat. Academy didn't have the correct length/weight of what Zade needs.
Monday, August 20
Spending time assisting Trisha with insurance requests and verifications of items in UHaul truck that were stolen two months ago.
Oh, yes.
We have checked on our house site. It needs to quit raining so plumber and electrician can work then slab poured.
We ran errands, got caught up on things that needed to be done.
Walmart: groceries and refill prescriptions
Leet EyeCare: have new nose piece attached to my glasses
Teen Challenge Car Wash: wash truck that had dirt and grime from five weeks of road time
Rest: the remainder of the day
Middle School: pick up Ashlynn and Zade at the end of the school day. Surprise for them.
Saturday, August 18
Deep cleaning of the motorhome. Needed to be done.
Sunday, August 19
Meet Darin, Sarah, Ashlynn and Zade at Penn Station for lunch. Followed by the girls going shopping for school clothes for Ashlynn. Shopping is tiring for this Grammy.
The boys went to Lowe's, Academy. Zade needs a new baseball bat. Academy didn't have the correct length/weight of what Zade needs.
Monday, August 20
Spending time assisting Trisha with insurance requests and verifications of items in UHaul truck that were stolen two months ago.
Oh, yes.
We have checked on our house site. It needs to quit raining so plumber and electrician can work then slab poured.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
August 13-16, 2018 Monday-Thursday On the Road Again (8-14-18 Left Sunset Point RV Park, Lubec Maine; Thursday 8-16-18 back at The Landing Point RV Park, Cape Girardeau, MO)
Monday, August 13, 2018
I don't have a clue of what we did this day! Must have been routine.
Except, we received a call Monday evening from our son which indicated we might be need to be back in Cape Girardeau a few days early.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Yes, we decided to leave this morning.
423 miles to the east we stopped in Willington CT at MOOSE MEADOW RV Park.
Today was all interstate, lots of big city miles, lots of rough surfaces.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Another day on the road.
516 miles later, all interstate, more big cities, more rough roads, we stopped in
Transfer, Pennsylvania, at SHENANGO RV RESORT. This might have been the nicest RV park/resort we have stayed in; a true resort in the middle of the country, 20 miles off the interstate.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Third day on the road.
All interstate miles, more rough roads and construction. Finally found one smooth interstate, I-64, across Indiana, was the longest stretch of good road surface.
721 miles today. I checked with Glen all afternoon to see if he wanted to stop. His feelings were if we stop, then we will sit in the motorhome until time to go to bed, then get up in the morning and drive 3-4 hours. OK.....we kept going and after 12 hours, we made it to Cape Girardeau, MO.
Did you add up those miles?
1660 miles from Lubec Maine to Cape Girardeau, MO.
I will sum up the four weeks in Maine, and my thoughts on interstate highways, later.
Oh, yes....one more thing.
We did check on our house construction. Hurray, footings have been poured, ready for the concrete slab. We actually saw our business agent, Bill, tonight at dinner. He said he was hopeful that by this time next week the house would be framed. We shall see.
There's a list of things to do for tomorrow.
First: wash the truck!
Second: have my eye glasses repaired.
Third: pick up Ashlynn and Zade from school
and much more, I am sure.
I don't have a clue of what we did this day! Must have been routine.
Except, we received a call Monday evening from our son which indicated we might be need to be back in Cape Girardeau a few days early.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Yes, we decided to leave this morning.
423 miles to the east we stopped in Willington CT at MOOSE MEADOW RV Park.
Today was all interstate, lots of big city miles, lots of rough surfaces.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Another day on the road.
516 miles later, all interstate, more big cities, more rough roads, we stopped in
Transfer, Pennsylvania, at SHENANGO RV RESORT. This might have been the nicest RV park/resort we have stayed in; a true resort in the middle of the country, 20 miles off the interstate.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Third day on the road.
All interstate miles, more rough roads and construction. Finally found one smooth interstate, I-64, across Indiana, was the longest stretch of good road surface.
721 miles today. I checked with Glen all afternoon to see if he wanted to stop. His feelings were if we stop, then we will sit in the motorhome until time to go to bed, then get up in the morning and drive 3-4 hours. OK.....we kept going and after 12 hours, we made it to Cape Girardeau, MO.
Did you add up those miles?
1660 miles from Lubec Maine to Cape Girardeau, MO.
I will sum up the four weeks in Maine, and my thoughts on interstate highways, later.
Oh, yes....one more thing.
We did check on our house construction. Hurray, footings have been poured, ready for the concrete slab. We actually saw our business agent, Bill, tonight at dinner. He said he was hopeful that by this time next week the house would be framed. We shall see.
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| Exciting--for us--the footings poured. |
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| A CAT front loader for a "towed" vehicle? |
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| Mexican: it's what's for supper! |
First: wash the truck!
Second: have my eye glasses repaired.
Third: pick up Ashlynn and Zade from school
and much more, I am sure.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
August 11-12, 2018 Saturday/Sunday Making Plans (Still at Sunset Point RV Park, Lubec Maine)
SATURDAY
The Hikers of the family group were gone 2-3 hours yesterday on a coastal/bog hike.
Glen and I spent some time looking at the atlas, debating the route back to Cape Girardeau, MO. The shortest route involves toll roads, which we tend to avoid. We also want to avoid I-70 across southern Indiana. All in all it looks as if we will be traveling somewhat more southern then the way we traveled here.
Forrest and Teresa joined the family group for breakfast. We all went to the Farmers' Market, where we purchased fresh blueberries (surprise), and a blueberry pie. We are freezing most of the berries.
Teresa and Forrest said their "good-byes" and headed to the Bangor Maine airport.
SUNDAY
Mildred and Doug left at six this morning, going to Boston Mass. for a couple of day before heading to southwest Missouri. Our group is dwindling.
Marcella, Jeff, and Myrna drove to Cutler Maine, about 30 minutes, to go on another hike.
I enjoyed observing the bay in front of us this morning. There were several species of birds, as well as a harbor seal.
Tonight Jeff and Marcella, Gary and Evelyn and us went to Campobello Island, for dinner at "Family Fisheries." Glen and I split a seafood platter---plenty for both of us. Then we all went to Liberty Point on the southeast end of the island.
There were harbor seals, dolphins, at least one whale, and ocean birds to watch. The mosquitoes were large and fierce!
The sunsets in this area are colorful. Choose your favorite view. Taken from Liberty Point, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada
The days in Maine are dwindling down to a precious few! Stay tuned to see what Monday brings.
The Hikers of the family group were gone 2-3 hours yesterday on a coastal/bog hike.
Glen and I spent some time looking at the atlas, debating the route back to Cape Girardeau, MO. The shortest route involves toll roads, which we tend to avoid. We also want to avoid I-70 across southern Indiana. All in all it looks as if we will be traveling somewhat more southern then the way we traveled here.
Forrest and Teresa joined the family group for breakfast. We all went to the Farmers' Market, where we purchased fresh blueberries (surprise), and a blueberry pie. We are freezing most of the berries.
Teresa and Forrest said their "good-byes" and headed to the Bangor Maine airport.
SUNDAY
Mildred and Doug left at six this morning, going to Boston Mass. for a couple of day before heading to southwest Missouri. Our group is dwindling.
Marcella, Jeff, and Myrna drove to Cutler Maine, about 30 minutes, to go on another hike.
I enjoyed observing the bay in front of us this morning. There were several species of birds, as well as a harbor seal.
Tonight Jeff and Marcella, Gary and Evelyn and us went to Campobello Island, for dinner at "Family Fisheries." Glen and I split a seafood platter---plenty for both of us. Then we all went to Liberty Point on the southeast end of the island.
There were harbor seals, dolphins, at least one whale, and ocean birds to watch. The mosquitoes were large and fierce!
The sunsets in this area are colorful. Choose your favorite view. Taken from Liberty Point, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada
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| Harbor Seals soaking up the last of the sun rays, looking toward Lubec Maine |
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| West Quoddy Lighthouse, Lubec Maine, taken from Liberty Point, Campobello Island, NB Can |
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| Caught you Looking: Harbor Seal, Bay of Fundy, Liberty Point, Campobello Island, NB Can |
Friday, August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018 Friday 'Family Night'
Tonight was the official "Family Night".
We gathered for dinner together, eating outdoors as we do most evenings. Marcella and Mildred prepared ribs (in their Instant Pots) finished on the grill, Gary grilled brats, with sides of salad, couscous, and baked beans. Gary finished the meal with "eclair cake".
A beautiful sunset was the setting for some family photos.
Teresa (Myrna's older daughter) and Forrest will be leaving tomorrow.
It has been a marvelous time together.
We gathered for dinner together, eating outdoors as we do most evenings. Marcella and Mildred prepared ribs (in their Instant Pots) finished on the grill, Gary grilled brats, with sides of salad, couscous, and baked beans. Gary finished the meal with "eclair cake".
A beautiful sunset was the setting for some family photos.
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| Doug, Glen, Forrest |
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| Marcella, Myrna, Evelyn, Mildred |
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| Back; Gary, Gayla, Glen, Teresa, Forrest, Marcella, Jeff; Front: Myrna, Evelyn, Mildred, Doug |
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| Gary, Doug, Jeff, Glen, Forrest |
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| Back: Marcella, Myrna, Evelyn, Mildred; Front: Teresa, Gayla |
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| Myrna, Marcella, Evelyn, Mildred, and Glen (at table) |
It has been a marvelous time together.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018 Thursday "Success!"
It rained through the night and most of this morning, which made for good sleeping. There was nearly 1.24 inches of rain, which was needed.
After a light breakfast, Glen dove in to an unfinished project. There was still half a page of names that needed our new address.
After many phone calls:
there is dealing with the unavoidable "push one for English, push two for Spanish".
After a light breakfast, Glen dove in to an unfinished project. There was still half a page of names that needed our new address.
After many phone calls:
there is dealing with the unavoidable "push one for English, push two for Spanish".
- "Is this your current phone number?"
- "Please state your reason for calling." Etc. "What is your mother's maiden name?"
- "you have reached us on one of our busiest days."
- "your call is important to us. One of our technicians will be in touch with you in order of the calls we receive."
- "wait time is 13 or 24 or 57 minutes."
- "you may wait in line on hold, or leave a phone number and someone will return your call. You will not lose your place in line. It will be 45-57 minutes for your return call."
Patience is needed for this task. Patience might have been in short supply at some point in the day!
But, at the end of the day, all contacts had been made.
If you need/want our new address, please leave a comment below or on Messenger/Facebook. I don't want to post it here as this is a public blog.
We spent the afternoon outdoors, visiting with the Schnakenbergs and Morrows.
Tomorrow is Teresa and Forrest's last full day here.
August 8, 2018 Wednesday Hard to Describe Day
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| Sail boats and calm water--a beautiful combo |
We awoke at 4:30 a.m. to depart at 5:00. Even at that hour of the day, it was not dark. Being at the easternmost point means it gets light very very early.
All 12 of us carpooling in three vehicles were heading to Bar Harbor Maine, a two-hour plus drive.
Our final destination? Bar Harbor Whale Office. We had reservations for a 4 hour boat ride to find and observe whales and puffins.
As a result of thick low fog, no whales were found. Some Atlantic puffins were found on one small island.
The AtlantiCat, the largest whale watching boat, was filled with over 300 passengers. At boarding we immediately went to front top deck. Much better for watching. Also much better for rolling and pitching.
It was what went on in between that was significant. No horizon, thick fog, rolling swells, and the smell of diesel caused 60-70 percent of the passengers to be SEASICK. I am talking turning green, grab the puke bag, urping sick. Glen and I avoided the need to grab a bag, but for sure kept our heads still, and eyes closed.
In between the worst bouts we did see a leatherback sea turtle, which the boat captain said he had never seen before; two types of dolphins, seals, several mala mala---ocean sunfish--at the surface of the water, a shark and a variety of sea birds.
We saw lobster floats the entire trip, miles out into the open ocean water. The naturalist told us that in some seasons the lobster traps are put into water that is 600 feet deep. The Maine Coast is ideal for thriving lobster. In 2016 over 120 million pounds of lobster were harvested. 2017 was not as successful, and 2018 is still open.
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| The AtlantiCat, the largest whale watching boat in the world. |
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| Mildred in front, Gary and Evelyn, Marcella and Jeff, Gayla and Glen |
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| This island/lighthouse served as home to one researcher from May until Aug 8. There was no electricity, no running water. The researcher's job: check the birds' nests, eggs, fledglings, listen to the round-the-clock squaring of the birds. |
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| Lighthouse on Egg Island |
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| A bald eagle |
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| Seals and a raft of eiders (sea birds) |
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| Typical seashore art: colorful lobster floats |
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| A new angle: using the fisheye lens: from Cadillac Mountains looking at Bar Harbor |
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| Same view: notice the fog coming in and covering the islands. |
Good health returned to all as soon as we returned to shore. All enjoyed lunch.
The group then purchased tickets for a two-and half hour trolley ride through Acadia National Park. As soon as Glen and I boarded the trolley I knew I would not enjoy the ride. The interior was hot and smelly, and no air conditioning. We left, and went back to the ticket agent. She grudgingly gave us credit on the credit card for our returned tickets.
Oh....one more thing. The boat tour company gave us vouchers good for three years for not finding whales. Think we will be back in the next three years???
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
August 5/6 2018 Sunday/Monday END OF FOG FEST
Sunday we joined most of the family group at the conclusion of Fog Fest on Campobello Island. The concert started at 1:30 with four groups performing.
There was a mix of musical styles: Pentecostal choir singing old familiar hymns, a blind soloist playing a keyboard and singing high soprano, a guitarist singing blue/jazz style songs, and a duo with the name of "Long Journey" playing guitars, mandolin, and banjo singing our favorite traditional country/bluegrass style favorite hymns.
We returned to the RV park for a rest period. Listening to all that music was tiring!😀
All of us then met at our favorite restaurant "The Wharf" for dinner at six. Joining us was Myrna's older daughter, Teresa and her husband Forrest, who are from Miami Florida.
Monday the hikers of the group were in action. Everyone except us, Gary, and Dick, hiked a 4.5 mile trail that skirted the coast, wound through wild blueberries, and afforded beautiful views.
We aren't that energetic. Instead, we used the facilities at the laundromat, catching up on the necessary chore of turning dirty clothes in to clean clothes.
Last evening Myrna, Dick, Teresa and Forrest hosted the evening meal. There was stir fry vegetables, brats, and grilled chicken followed by blueberry and raspberry pies from the farmer's market.
Early in the afternoon Marcella, Evelyn, Glen, and Mildred enjoyed a musical session. Gary, Jeff, and I served as the audience.
There was a mix of musical styles: Pentecostal choir singing old familiar hymns, a blind soloist playing a keyboard and singing high soprano, a guitarist singing blue/jazz style songs, and a duo with the name of "Long Journey" playing guitars, mandolin, and banjo singing our favorite traditional country/bluegrass style favorite hymns.
We returned to the RV park for a rest period. Listening to all that music was tiring!😀
All of us then met at our favorite restaurant "The Wharf" for dinner at six. Joining us was Myrna's older daughter, Teresa and her husband Forrest, who are from Miami Florida.
Monday the hikers of the group were in action. Everyone except us, Gary, and Dick, hiked a 4.5 mile trail that skirted the coast, wound through wild blueberries, and afforded beautiful views.
We aren't that energetic. Instead, we used the facilities at the laundromat, catching up on the necessary chore of turning dirty clothes in to clean clothes.
Last evening Myrna, Dick, Teresa and Forrest hosted the evening meal. There was stir fry vegetables, brats, and grilled chicken followed by blueberry and raspberry pies from the farmer's market.
Early in the afternoon Marcella, Evelyn, Glen, and Mildred enjoyed a musical session. Gary, Jeff, and I served as the audience.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
August 4 2018 Saturday. Fog Fest
Friday the rest of the family group went to Campobello Island for Fog Fest. They enjoyed three music groups that played a variety of musical genres.
This afternoon we went with everyone except Dick and Myrna. We enjoyed the first two acts; each a solo act. The third group started tuning their electric guitars and setting up the big drum set. We were suspicious that this was going to be a loud rock band. After the first two songs we knew it was time to leave. As Glen described the band, “they made my ears hurt!”
Check on FB for a couple of pictures from this afternoon. I started this on my iPhone, but am finishing it on the desktop; but....can't get the pictures from the phone. Technical difficulties.
Last night Glen built a fire in the fire pit. Several of us enjoyed the sunset.
This afternoon we went with everyone except Dick and Myrna. We enjoyed the first two acts; each a solo act. The third group started tuning their electric guitars and setting up the big drum set. We were suspicious that this was going to be a loud rock band. After the first two songs we knew it was time to leave. As Glen described the band, “they made my ears hurt!”
Check on FB for a couple of pictures from this afternoon. I started this on my iPhone, but am finishing it on the desktop; but....can't get the pictures from the phone. Technical difficulties.
Last night Glen built a fire in the fire pit. Several of us enjoyed the sunset.
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| Bonnie, the well-traveled terrier, even joined us around the fire pit. I am sure you are noticing that many of us have a blanket thrown over our legs. |
Thursday, August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018 Thursday . . . Head Harbour Lightstation, Campbell Island, New Brunswick, Canada
We have been here two weeks today: days filled with family time, shared meals, lobster boils, day trips, beautiful sunsets, whales, dolphins, bald eagles, time to read, and music. What a wonderful time.
And....just two more weeks before we leave!
Today nine of us, all except Dick, drove through the border station, to the island of Campobello, which is in New Brunswick, Canada. At the tip of the island is a beautiful light station called Head Harbour.
Head Harbour is the second oldest lighthouse in the province. To access the harbour one must wait for low tide as it is only accessible by foot.
"The lighthouse was built in 1829 as a means of helping ships in the area navigate the famous Bay of Fundy fog high tides, and the treacherous rocks surrounding Campobello Island." (Tourism brochure)
The original octagonal wooden tower is still in use. The light still shines into the bay, but it is no longer staffed.
I should mention that the morning crossing (9:15 a.m.) was warm and humid, with attacking mosquitoes by the horde! I can't speak for anyone else but I was huffing and puffing and wet with perspiration!
Glen and I are preparing taco meat for our family group for supper tonight.
Note: Today I think we FINALLY got the issues with Directv solved. I know I am going to never change anything with our programming ever again.
And....just two more weeks before we leave!
Today nine of us, all except Dick, drove through the border station, to the island of Campobello, which is in New Brunswick, Canada. At the tip of the island is a beautiful light station called Head Harbour.
Head Harbour is the second oldest lighthouse in the province. To access the harbour one must wait for low tide as it is only accessible by foot.
"The lighthouse was built in 1829 as a means of helping ships in the area navigate the famous Bay of Fundy fog high tides, and the treacherous rocks surrounding Campobello Island." (Tourism brochure)
The original octagonal wooden tower is still in use. The light still shines into the bay, but it is no longer staffed.
I should mention that the morning crossing (9:15 a.m.) was warm and humid, with attacking mosquitoes by the horde! I can't speak for anyone else but I was huffing and puffing and wet with perspiration!
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| The land bridge from the mainland to the site of the lightstation |
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| Head Harbour Lightstation |
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| During high tide this area is covered by the ocean. |
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| Myrna climbing the second set of steps. |
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| Gayla, resting and doing some deep breathing. |
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| Head Harbour Lightstation |
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| Raising Atlantic Salmon in the bay near the lightstation. |
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| The butterfly found the thistle nectar. |
Note: Today I think we FINALLY got the issues with Directv solved. I know I am going to never change anything with our programming ever again.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
July 30-31, August 1, 2018 Catching Up! (Still at Sunset Point RV Park, Lubec Maine)
I will see if I remember what we did Monday and Tuesday.
Oh, yes. DIRECTV conversations. To make a three day ordeal shorter, I will say this:
I tried to add or upgrade the programming package on Monday. By Monday afternoon. the upgrade was not done, and we lost the sports package we also subscribed to.
Several hours later Monday evening the support tech told me his computer was upgrading and he would call me back Tuesday morning at 11:30 when he came back to work. WRONG. That afternoon another tech told me her computer was upgrading and to call back in three hours. Second tech of Tuesday said her computer couldn't do what was needed to restore the sports package. By this time, I did get the original programming back but still no sports--we are talking St. Louis Cardinals' game, people! This second tech said she would leave a note to EXPEDITE the restoration and it should be done by yesterday evening at the latest.
We had a day trip today, and when we returned at 4:00, still no sports package. Conversation with Wednesday tech indicated the account said we were in Mass. instead of Maine. He and a manager did get the sports package restored. So they said. At six tonight there was a tennis game on the channel. At 7 Cardinals talk show started, for 30 minutes, and went away. There is now a message saying we are not subscribed to this channel. Still no Cardinals' game.
Arrg! This is maddening. It is too late tonight to start again. That will be for Thursday sometime. I literally have spent hours on this.
Today, Wednesday, eight of us: Glen and Gayla, Doug and Mildred, Gary and Evelyn, and Jeff and Marcella drove north and east, across the Canadian border, to the touristy town of St. Andrews on the Bay, New Brunswick, Canada.
It is quaint, full of tourist shops, a pretty marina, and views of the St. Croix River.
We entered the USA at Calais (say "callus) Maine, stopped at Walmart, and returned to Lubec. Despite those "moose crossing" signs, we didn't see one.
Myrna and Dick had company this evening. Rocky and Susan, former neighbors/and friends from Winston-Salem NC, with another couple, stopped for a visit and dinner. We had previously met Rocky/Susan at the funeral of Myrna's husband Roger. We were able to say "hello" and enjoy a short visit.
There are plans for tomorrow!!!
Oh, yes. DIRECTV conversations. To make a three day ordeal shorter, I will say this:
I tried to add or upgrade the programming package on Monday. By Monday afternoon. the upgrade was not done, and we lost the sports package we also subscribed to.
Several hours later Monday evening the support tech told me his computer was upgrading and he would call me back Tuesday morning at 11:30 when he came back to work. WRONG. That afternoon another tech told me her computer was upgrading and to call back in three hours. Second tech of Tuesday said her computer couldn't do what was needed to restore the sports package. By this time, I did get the original programming back but still no sports--we are talking St. Louis Cardinals' game, people! This second tech said she would leave a note to EXPEDITE the restoration and it should be done by yesterday evening at the latest.
We had a day trip today, and when we returned at 4:00, still no sports package. Conversation with Wednesday tech indicated the account said we were in Mass. instead of Maine. He and a manager did get the sports package restored. So they said. At six tonight there was a tennis game on the channel. At 7 Cardinals talk show started, for 30 minutes, and went away. There is now a message saying we are not subscribed to this channel. Still no Cardinals' game.
Arrg! This is maddening. It is too late tonight to start again. That will be for Thursday sometime. I literally have spent hours on this.
Today, Wednesday, eight of us: Glen and Gayla, Doug and Mildred, Gary and Evelyn, and Jeff and Marcella drove north and east, across the Canadian border, to the touristy town of St. Andrews on the Bay, New Brunswick, Canada.
It is quaint, full of tourist shops, a pretty marina, and views of the St. Croix River.
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| There's a reason this is called "Sunset Point", Lubec Maine |
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| The Singing Hickeys: except for Gary on left!! then Evelyn, Glen, Myrna, Marcella |
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| We crossed the border! |
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| The Algonquin Resort, St. Andrews by the Bay, New Brunswick, CAN |
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| One of many murals in St. Andrews |
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| Attractive light pole on marina. |
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| Repurposing the telephone booth: wine cooler |
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| Not a WATER feature, but a WINE feature. |
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| We enjoyed a most delicious lunch here. The seafood alfredo and strawberry pie was all made in-house. |
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| This is a fuschia. I have never seen this color. |
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| Sailing class on the St. Croix River |
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| Pendlebury Lighthouse, St. Croix River, St. Andrews, NB, CAN |
Myrna and Dick had company this evening. Rocky and Susan, former neighbors/and friends from Winston-Salem NC, with another couple, stopped for a visit and dinner. We had previously met Rocky/Susan at the funeral of Myrna's husband Roger. We were able to say "hello" and enjoy a short visit.
There are plans for tomorrow!!!
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