I thought a peaceful photo would be nice today… Monhegan Island, Maine. Absolute beauty!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
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It’s the little things in life…
Monhegan Island, Maine is an island rich in history. There are so many beautiful sites to see, the ocean, cliffs, artists painting, birds, flowers, and of course… the butterflies… they seem to be everywhere!
Have a wonderful weekend, get out and enjoy the beauty all around you… notice the little things that make you smile. Be grateful for them… Life on earth is a short blip on the radar screen… savor it…
Prayers of peace go out to our Monhegan friend, Scott and to his family…
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Bring on the sunshine!
Monhegan Island, ME Sunflower…
T.G.I.F.!! Am I right? I’m happy that it’s Friday.
I’ll be back to regular posting next week… have a great weekend! High 60′s and sunny this weekend, what’s not to smile about??
Catch you back here tomorrow!
A nice peacefully quiet Monhegan Island wharf…
For those of you who have been to Monhegan Island, I don’t need to remind you of it’s quiet beauty. It is an island that clearly represents nature at its finest. The birds, butterflies, goats (Manana Island), and assorted other wild life keeps things interesting. This wharf is an amazing place where hard working people come together to get what needs to be done… DONE. It’s a place where most of us visit and a few of us are fortunate enough (or brave enough) to live year around. It’s a different kind of life. I would imagine the weather dictates to a large degree what can happen and when. Rough weather = rough seas = no boat to the mainland. These islanders have got to be well organized. They live in a gorgeous location, that they have mostly to themselves this time of year. They put up with us during the summer months but are quite happy when Columbus Day has come and gone and they get their island back.
Can’t say that I blame them…
Hey, reminder… did you set your clock back one hour last night? Daylight Saving Time ended in many parts of the country (only Arizona and Hawaii don’t observe Daylight Saving Time) at 2AM … Catch you back here tomorrow!
The Laura B – Monhegan bound…
The Laura B is a magnificent boat that takes you and your belongings to Monhegan Island, Maine. It departs from Port Clyde, Maine. It’s about a one hour ride, the shortest ride of the three boats that are Monhegan bound. This year while we were on Monhegan there was a storm. It rained that night and the winds howled. It was exciting. I love weather, can you tell? The next morning all boats canceled their first trip to the island. Word had it that the other boats might cancel the rest of the day, but Monhegan Boat Line would go at some point. Their route is through more protected water (or they have that option anyway…). So good to know that we’re on the boat line that will trudge through most weather to get you where you’re going! Ha ha…
Here’s an image from Monhegan Boat Line… can you imagine the winter?! Oh, I would love to be on that boat at least once in the winter!
Read a blip about the Laura B from the Monhegan Boat Line website:
The world-famous Laura B makes the early-morning trip to Monhegan every day during the summer season, and delivers all the freight to the island year ’round. She has both indoor and outdoor seating. She is also available for private charters and for hauling freight to any of the islands.
Built in 1943, the 65-foot Laura B is rigged as a heavy-duty work boat. Originally designated a U.S. Army T-57, she spent World War II in the Pacific, where she served as a patrol boat and carried troops and supplies. She came under fire during those days, and carried two 50-caliber machine guns on deck. This rugged vessel was brought to Maine in 1946, and spent the next few years transporting lobsters from Vinalhaven to Boston and New York City.
For the past half century, the beloved Laura B has been ferrying passengers, freight, and mail between Port Clyde and Monhegan Island. A prominent marine surveyor has described her as the best-maintained wooden vessel on the Eastern Seaboard.
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Monhegan Island… artists everywhere!
I love this photo! It makes me look like I’m an artist, hee hee… If I would have listened to my friend (KD you know who you are) I would be painting now… but instead I’m going to watch and sketch… I need to get my drawing skills perfected before I kill another canvas with a bad drawing! Maybe this winter I will paint? Hmmm. Only time will tell! Whichever path I choose to take I will always love this photo. Art is fabulous in so many ways. You can meet the coolest people through art, whether you paint or you just have heartfelt interest!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Island Inn… Monhegan Island, Maine!
How grand does the Island Inn look sitting atop the hill keeping watch over the entire island? Pretty darn grand! I love this place… WE love this place. The people are like family. The rooms are clean and oh so comfortable. The bonus are all the wonderful people you meet, the people that keep you coming back to catch up! There seems to be a small group of us that goes to the island about the same time every year. It’s like a family reunion, ha ha… I think this photo is from 2009… but it shows the parts that I love… Arriving with the Island Inn truck there to help schlep your bags to your room, the Barnacle (on the left), a wonderful place to play cards if its slow, or to have a hot chocolate or coffee and definitely a nice lunch! Trek up the hill to the inn, and then off to your room, how exciting! Ahhh what great memories! When you come to the island it’s an adventure… the art is spectacular and you’re likely to see artists scattered everywhere. The food… extraordinary! The views, the island itself… absolute stunning beauty!
Hey, if you want to visit the Island Inn, check out their website, it’s fabulous! I still dream about the fabulous dinners there, oh boy!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Photo: Ahhh, the way life should be! Relax and enjoy!
Now don’t you think this is the way life should be? Like a nice summer vacation. Where there is time for sitting and reading, or sitting by the river and watching all there is to see (it can be more entertaining than television, that’s for sure!). My parents live on the St. Clair River in Algonac, MI… the views are amazing… the sunsets are out of this world! My dad made these adirondack chairs, they have nice fluffy cushions, and it makes a great place to sit.
Wouldn’t you like to be sitting in that chair right now? Me too! These chairs remind me of the Island Inn on Monhegan (Maine). Nothing like sitting and reading or watching the water!
Monhegan Island, Maine – Island Inn Adirondack chairs… Fred reading while he waits for me…
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Island Inn, Monhegan Island, Maine OPENING May 25, 2012!
Island Inn, Monhegan Island, Maine… opening May 25, 2012 - The quiet that the island has endured over the past winter is almost over… it’s time for the Island Inn to open up next week, and with the opening will come some lucky people! Some there for the first time, not knowing what to expect, others most likely that have been coming this same time each year. If you’re new to the island, click HERE for the Visitor’s Guide to Monhegan, ME. We have met some of the most fascinating people on this island, it’s why we keep going back. Revel in the fact that there is no TV, no alarm clocks and all the “stuff” that keeps you wired… enjoy it! The peaceful quiet very well may overwhelm your senses!
Treat the island well… leave no trace. Enjoy and embrace the peacefulness that this island offers. You will miss it once you leave!
Catch you back here tomorrow!
Photo: a balcony at the Island Inn, Monhegan Island, Maine…
Several years ago we stayed in a room at the Island Inn that had a balcony… it was a delight, sitting out there in your own chairs overlooking the most gorgeous view EVER! The room was nice, but much smaller (which is fine, we don’t spend much time in our room at all). We’ve tried all different rooms and all seem to be fabulous! This year we’ll be on the third floor, so that will be nice and quiet… and you get a bonus workout each time you walk the three flights to your room, ha ha… helps burn off all the tasty food… although it seems like all we do is hike, walk, well… and e a t! This surprise shot showcases our little bag of treats on our porch… can’t remember what it was but i’m sure it was good!
Enjoy your Sunday… catch you back here tomorrow!
