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! |