The mornings have been a little on the cool side (53 –58) but when the sun is high in the sky it is warm and beautiful. We didn’t do anything today but hang around and enjoy the views and weather.
This is the most laid back and relaxed we have ever been. I think we found our “Happy Place.”
Jewel likes it TOO!
Maybe tomorrow we will venture out to downtown Belfast, or maybe not.
We woke to a very chilly morning with thick marine fog and overcast skies. The
forecast is for rain most of the day and generally bad weather. Ron is still feeling lousy so it will be a hang around day – something we are getting very good at! LOL
Around 2 pm it started to clear so we were able to sit outside and actually see the water again.
Ron was feeling better so took Jewel for a walk on the beach.
And got his feet wet.
Did I mention that the top of my left foot has been swollen and painful since last Thursday. I think I may have either a stress fracture or tendonitis. Since I don’t have x-ray vision I’m not sure which it is. But it sure hurts like the devil! Both Ron and I are falling apart.
Later that evening we walked up the hill to PaPa J’s for dinner. We were told the food was great so decided to try it. We noticed on the sign that the restaurant is closing in 6 days! I guess it was sold last week!!!
Ron had fried calms and I had a lobster dinner. We both had the clam chowder. We must say the food was as advertised – delicious.
Our waitress brought over a cigar box and handed it to Ron. He thought he was getting a cigar.
But when he opened the box – Surprise - it was the bill!
A unique way to deliver the damages. LOL
This lobster is ready to PARTY!
Back at our campsite we watched the birds on the ocean relaxing and floating by.
Despite the inclement weather we could not complain. We are in such a beautiful place by the ocean and are pleased we were able to secure a site here for the week.
Ron wasn’t feeling very well today so he opted to sleep in this morning. He has an earache and sinus congestion. Later in the afternoon, after he felt better, we took a ride to the grocery store and stopped for some ice cream.
In the morning the ocean was socked in with fog but by Noon it cleared so we sat outside enjoying the sunshine, watching the boats on the water.
After dinner we took Jewel for a walk on the beach. The tide was out so we had more land to walk on.
We didn’t do much, but that is why we are here. It was a very relaxing day. We now know that we would love a home overlooking BOTH the mountains and ocean. HMMM, wonder if there is one available for under one million dollars!!!
We weren’t sure what this was but Ron found out that it is Steels Ledge – “The Monument”
“Steele’s Ledge, at the entrance of Belfast Harbor, was named for John Steele, an original proprietor, whose lot sat directly across from the ledge. Today, a stone structure with an electric beacon, locally known as, “The Monument,” sits on Steele’s Ledge. And, fittingly enough, John Steele’s relatives are buried on a colonial cemetery on the mainland directly opposite The Monument on Steele’s Ledge. “
We left Limington just before 9 am. Tiffanie was expecting the delivery of the granite steps for the entry at 9 am so we thought we should get our MH out of the way of the delivery truck.
Ron opted to take scenic route 1 to the CG so it took us longer then expected to get there. We had prepaid and new our site number so check in was quick. Our site gives us a nice view of the ocean, just what we wanted.
We had been up since 4:30 am (don’t ask why) so after lunch we took a very long nap. After our nap we sat outside enjoying the ocean breeze and view.
The evening cooled down dramatically and it was early to bed for us.
We woke to another beautiful day. As the day progressed it got more humid and really hot. There was an occasional light breeze that made it bearable. Tom’s yard (acreage) is quite beautiful and serene. Can certainly find peace and solitude here.
Tiffanie made blueberry pancakes for breakfast. They were delicious with the fresh blueberries she had picked.
Later we took a ride to the local ice cream stand. We all had cones but Ron opted for a sundae. He was shocked at how big it was. but somehow managed to at it all! LOL The dogs got a treat also – ice cream doggy style with a dog bone on top.
We drove to a scenic overlook that had a spectacular view of the lake and mountains. Just what we would like to have for a view when we retire from RVing.
Later, back at the homestead, we spent time indoors because it was cooler then outdoors.
Ron was so hot he put the AC on in the MH. The rest of us joined him including the dogs.
Tiffanie made a delicious dinner incorporating some veggies from her garden.
Tom lit a fire and we sat around talking. Tom, Tiiff and Adeline took a dip in the hot tub before heading to bed.
We had a great visit and Bo and Jewel got along just fine. We’ll be leaving in the morning for Moorings Oceanfront Resort in Belfast, Maine.
The morning was beautiful and we sat out on the patio drinking coffee and chatting.
Later, Tiffanie, Adeline and I went out shopping to pick up some supplies for their hot tub and food for Bo. It is about a 40 minute ride to the mall but the scenery quite pretty.
Ron and Tom walked the perimeter of his land (18 acres) and said the dogs enjoyed their time together and were getting along really well.
Once we were all back at the homestead Tiffanie decided to go up the hill to pick blueberries for pancakes in the morning. It was blistering hot so the wimps decided to stay back and sit under the umbrella. LOL
About 20 minutes later Tiffanie comes running down the very steep hill in her flip flops (I was impressed) carrying a basket of blueberries. Bo and Jewel were running with her so we thought they were all just getting exercise. Then Tiffanie yells out “We have a situation! I didn’t know Jewel was a hunter.” Right away I thought – OH! they are running because something is chasing them but there was nothing behind them.
Then Tiffanie tells us that Jewel cornered a porcupine and had quills stuck in her face. I immediately got her up on the table, Tom gave me needle nose pliers and I went into ICU –Code mode and was so focused I could see clearly even though I was wearing sunglasses. Jewel not only had quills stuck in her chest but also her face and in her mouth. Everyone was so focused on her and her immediate needs that we didn’t get any good pictures. It was difficult to see the quills because they were white against her white hair.
Not Jewel but a good example!
Below is just a few of the many quills removed from Jewel. She was so good when I was pulling them out and only cried when I pulled the ones stuck in her lip – resulting in her bleeding.
What an event. Could not believe she had quills stuck on her tongue and on the roof of her mouth. She was so over heated from the stress and high ambient temperatures that we all went into Tom’s basement so she could cool off. Not only were all the humans concerned – Bo was also and was hovering around her with a look of real anxiety on his face. In the end, Jewel was no worse for wear and we all believe that she would hunt down another porcupine given the chance.
We had a light dinner and by 10 pm we were wiped out from the excitement and the heat of the day so it was off to bed for everyone.
We finished putting the last few items in the MH and left our house on our trip to Maine around 9:30 am. The traffic was fairly light in Boston but we ran into several slow-downs for road construction. We made two pit stops and arrived at Tom’s around 1:30 pm.
It was good to see everyone and to meet their beagle Bo Jangles for the first time. He sure is cute and full of energy.
Jewel wasn’t quite sure what to think of him but they soon began playing with each other.
Once settled into our parking space we began our first day of our visit. Bo is a character and didn’t like to share his food. So when Jewel was eating a bone –or anything else Bo gave her what for. Jewel could have cared less and mostly ignored Bo. LOL
Tom and Tiff shoed un their huge garden!
Later in the day Tiffanie made a very delicious clam boil.
Then Tom started afire in his newly built fire pit on his just finished patio and we chatted until midnight.
We had a good day and looked forward to more of the same on Saturday.
