Too much fun

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I am one happy Zia!

Some pictures of the day...

morning

afternoon

Let's see what you picked, Seth

We got a bumper crop of strawberries and had them for dessert last night with a drizzle of dark chocolate balsamic vinegar from Fiore - yum!

picnicking at Owl's Head Light

visiting the lighthouse

We made it to the cars right before this rainstorm hit.

And, remember these little batik dresses I got in Bali? Here are two of them. So sweet.

July

This month I find myself giddy with joy . . .

That's the beginning of my July affirmation and this is why it's true. My family is visiting me and I couldn't be happier. So, I have put away Miss Elna and my sewing and gotten out the pirate costumes and the princess crowns and the sparklers and the s'mores. Today we're going strawberry picking and for a walk on the Rockland breakwater and of course, to my fave olive oil store. Fiore! Represent!

The affirmation ends thusly:  Harmony surrounds me. All is well in my world.

Look at who's 18 today!!

(doing what he does best)

Congratulations, Josh!!

Maine is in full summer mode these days and yesterday was no exception with the annual Pirate Rendezvous downtown. Its fun to drive in to town and see a guy in pirate gear pushing a baby stroller across the street or a couple of "wenches" checking out the new bestsellers in the bookstore. 

Charming couple hanging out downtown

King Todd of Eider in the middle of things as usual

The pirates arrive - unfortunately there was no wind so they had to motor. :)

They are met with heavy artillery

Avast me mateys (and what does that actually mean?)

 Here is my new temporary dock. It is tiny. When I will have my real dock is anybody's guess. Something with being hung up in Customs, coming from Canada, blah blah blah. The whole process has been very frustrating and I'm not naming names but the fault lies with a lumber company in town with the initials NCH. The good news is that the old float dock is now a swim float out in the Lake. Cool.
 

 And, last night right before a round of heavy thunder and lightening and rain coming in under and around the windows, this loon took cover by the dock.

Happy Summer Solstice!

Well, I have to say I am pretty darned proud of myself. I finished stacking my wood yesterday. What you see is two stacks thick. Sounds kind of weird but I'm having serious happy-owner-of-my-very-own-cordwood feelings. 

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So, with nephew Josh as my escort, off we went to the first annual Fur Ball, to benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. It was held at the Round Top Barn and there were contests and a live auction and yummy food by King Eider.

Sarah and Jed served up "Muttini's"

A couple of contestants. Hey, who's in charge here?

Round Top Barn

A contestant in the Formalwear Competition.

Scuba diver

14-year-old Floey-Jane

Another cutie in the formalwear category

My escort after the party

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And just one more:

I'm loving my new blue oilcloth. Sweet!