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! |