 Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Marty and .... |
 ....Mary arrive after a trek through the snow and an overnight in a motel! |
 Dr. Barroll shares his wisdom! |
 Rich and Frances arrive to hugs and kisses! |
 Marty doesn't quite know what to make of it....Ron can't help you! |
 Something is mighty funny! |
 More kisses and plans.... |
 ....to go back to the motel to register for Frances. |
 Then all HELL breaks loose as Marty... |
 ...Rich.... |
 ....Marty and.... |
 ....Ron have at it! |
 Who gets the last words and pointed fingers? |
 It's a toss-up with these three going at it with hands and fingers flying! |
 And when Mary and Frances get back.... |
 Marty can't even let it go long enough to make a trip to the john (and more pointers)! |
 Dinner time has arrived and Frances helps to put food on the table... |
 while the guys continue the discussion. |
 Mary phones home to wish the girls a Happy New Year! |
 And everyone settles down.... |
 ....to eat! Rabbit ears for Marty! Mary, you rascal, you! |
 Flicka asks, "What about ME?" |
 Then it's time for gifts and more... |
 animated discussions.... |
 and gifts.... |
 And with every gift exchange, there must be a bit of gentle ribbing.... |
 ....how about some 'Road Kill Stew?" |
 Happy New Year!! Jan 1, 2007, the discussions continue only today... |
 the heat is all about Shostakovich and.... |
 Notice where Jeanne is in this exchange! |
 In a good place to enjoy the fun from a safe distance! |
 But then lunch is ready! |
 With lots more laughs.... |
 ....even Jeanne has a twinkle in her eyes! |
 Then it starts to wind down for the long road home...everyone is desserting us for safe roads! |
 But not before a few good laughs and a 'reservation' for July 4, 2007!! Put it on your calendars, folks! |
 Jan. 2: On quiet days following the holidays, it's time to get the light table out; the reading list and.... (Books, reading) |
 ....let them know what we think as the Dems take back Congress for the first time in over 10 years! |
 We hope they know how angry we are and .... |
 ...stick to their guns....no lobbyist should think that their $$ will buy what they want. Ya right!!! |
 More stock shooting: Porcupine Quills |
 Then we head back into Portland with Edward & Lynne on Saturday. |
 Congress Street w/ Lynne & Ron. |
 Jan. 11: Ron and I go back...to the Old Port where... |
 ...it's overcast, but the boats are lined up. |
 The old Custom's House is next door to .... |
 ....a lovely bakery where we buy organic bread...YuMMMMM! |
 Custom's House Again |
 Then we walk back toward Salt Gallery and... |
 ...Congress Street on our way to the.... |
 ...Robert Indiana exhibit at the Portland Art Institute... |
 What great colors! Wish I knew more about the symbolism. |
 Another perspective. |
 Then we find this! WHAT? fun! |
 NO! Not Gov. Baldacci at LL Bean's? This guy is trying out the sleeping bags...right on the floor! |
 Jan. 14: Scout poses for his outdoor portrait! |
 Can barely see him, but the ledge is so beautiful! |
 Jan. 15: Flicka begs for some of Ron's breakfast. |
 Then he goes outside to sweep snow from the deck. |
 It's a good day to get the light table out and.... |
 ...bring the color of sunshine INTO the house! |
 Fruit--then pencils...whatever floats your boat, .... |
 ....I guess. |
 Wild and Crazy Yarn Another color to play with... |
 ....and this is a subject that might sell on the stock 'market?' |
 Pretty ball |
 Colorful blocks and.... |
 an Avatar....looks like me, right? WRONG! |
 Jan. 18, Jud Performs at the King Eider in Damariscotta |
 Jan. 19 Dawns Cold and wet, but Edward and I |
 ....head out for Pemaquid Light to try .... |
 ....to catch a sunrise. NO USE! |
 It's an overcast day, but... |
 ....is there ANY day that isn't beautiful at... |
 ...Pemaquid? |
 A Beacon Stands.... |
 Lighting the way. |
 Jan. 19: We are invited to a Tugboat launching at .... |
 Washburn and Doughty in E. Boothbay. |
 This thing is huge though it may not look like it here! |
 Workmen prepare to release it.... |
 ...to the sea with whistles blowing, then.... |
 ....it is afloat and.... |
 ....the men who built her enjoy a few moments of pride as.... |
 ....she floats! |
 Leaving the shipyard, we see this scrap metal making interesting designs. What a great day! |
 Jan. 23: Ron falls and breaks a shoulder which is put together in late day surgery! |
 He's comfortably on morphine and... |
 ...when he starts horsing around with his urinal, you know.... |
 ....the morphine has kicked in! |
 January 28: Edward and I get out for a local shoot. |
 Where we find interesting reflections, |
 patterns and .... |
 people. |
 Tourboats mix with the lobstering crowd and then over at the Boothbay Harbor Boatyard there is.... |
 ...a colorful utility shed. |
 The Bounty is in for repairs. |
 It's a lovely, calm day in late January! |
 These residences look out at... |
 ...the shipyard and the Bounty...what a sight! |
 Shipyard from wharf... |
 It's always nice to end with a favorite door! |