 Dec. 2: Frances and Rich come for a .... |
 ...pre-holiday visit...here looking at photos on Rich's camera. |
 As the evening progresses, Ron spends some quality time... |
 ....with Flicka. |
 Dec. 3: First snowfall of the season descends on our yard. |
 Dec. 5: Boats are being hauled out of the river in Damariscotta. |
 Dec. 6: In Bath, the city is decked out for Christmas .... |
 ....in it's usual understated way. |
 And inside the door, the stairs lead to the main hall. |
 This character is the greeter at.... |
 ....the Kitchen Store. |
 An old fashioned symbol of this old fashioned town is found across the street. |
 Dec. 9: We get into Portland for a pre-Christmas stroll and to find.... |
 ...interesting photographic subjects...this and... |
 ...this...secular Christmas. |
 Dec. 12: I go to Damariscotta to capture the frost in the... |
 ....morning air along Oyster Creek and... |
 .... |
 ...close to Damariscotta Mills prior to a return trip to... |
 Everything is 'kissed' with frost. |
 ...Portland where it's fun to try to capture this coastal city... |
 ...with strong New England character. |
 People still get out to exercise with their pets...even in winter! |
 The shrimp harvest is early this year....December instead of January, but.... |
 ....we are happy for the plenty! |
 Before Christmas we go into Portland a couple of times where city hall is being refurbished and... |
 ....families get out together to shop and play. |
 December 27: Boothbay Common is decorated ... |
 ....for the holiday as are.... |
 ....we! |
 Dusk brings the lights on.... |
 ....with Christmas lights and... |
 ...Scout outside enjoying the crisp air, but.... |
 ....a week or so he was enjoying the last of the snow. |
 Boothbay in winter without snow yet. |
 ...with lovely reflections on the harbor. |
 Stores with holiday decorations. |
 Dec. 29: Little White Dog Cafe has animated customers and... |
 ....others enjoying a cuppa as they .... |
 .....draw. |
 It's a beautiful day in Brunswick. We stop in at Bull Moose to pick up some music and find..... |
 ...little kids admiring the gum machine! |
 Victory! Success! It's mine! Sweet rewards!!! |
 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! |