Just how much lobster can a person eat before they tire of it? That depends if you ask my husband or myself. Along with beautiful sunshine, ocean, and exploring the marvelous sights of the Maine coast, we had numerous meals of clam chowder, lobster, and seafood chowder!
Our favorite spot had to be Conti's!! It was recommended by our Harvest Host family. When we asked, what is your favorite place to get good lobster, the response was, "Conti's." So, off to town we went to find this restaurant. After driving back and forth, and back and forth on the Main Street, we finally asked enough people, and drove slowly to locate our recommended spot for supper. The restaurant is tucked back into the bushes, and does not have a sign to advertise. The menu outside of the door was written on butcher paper with marker. Hhhhhmm, so in we go to be met by a lady welcoming us, and asking us to read the had written menu on the chalk board.
We all placed our order, and were ushered to a back booth in a interesting, dark area of a small restaurant. The lettuce salad and bottle of wine were already sitting on the table, also covered by butcher paper. How did all of this magic happen, we wondered.
Upon finishing our salad and a glass of wine, the meals arrived. I instantly asked for a to go box! One whole lobster was perched upon a bed of pasta with 6 huge prawns adorned the top of the pile. Wow, food to eat and enjoy!
As we left, we got a little history of a family from New York, who moved to Maine. The business has moved twice, but is known to the locals as the place to go for the best price and the most food! We would highly recommend Conti's to all, if you are a seafood lover!
Oh, the Fun That We Have!
Peek a Boo
Winnie in Indigo Bluff wildflowers
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Wedding Whirl Wind!
The past five days have been truly amazing with the wedding of our daughter, Jessica to Robert Pierno. Our fears of rain and storms were washed away with sunshine as we watched the couple exchange vows on Chesapeake Bay.
Rehearsal supper with crab cakes, salmon, and steak was lovely. Families were able to connect, and make new family members. Jess' host family from Brazil traveled to the states for the first time, and included the wedding into their plans. A fun slide show of the children growing into adulthood received many giggles!
Watching Jess interact with her bridesmaids, and ready for her special day brought tears to my eyes. We each had our own little strategy as to how to keep the tears at bay. A special trolley transported us from hotel to the park. The lovely, elderly man who drove was so cute. He played wedding songs, such as, "Going to the Chapel," and had decorated inside and out with the wedding theme.
I was thrilled to have ALL of my family in attendance, and even my very special friends from Viroqua. Thank you teachers for taking a personal day so soon into the school year. It meant a ton to me!!!!! My father and mother, along with all of my brothers looked stunning, and seemed to enjoy themselves. I saw some tears :)
The excitement is over as Rob and Jess travel off for a "secret" honeymoon. Rob will not let the cat out of the bag! Rick and I are traveling up the coast today headed for Trenton, NJ. We will meet up with Nancy and Ak Lallas in Boston. From there we will continue to travel together to the state of Maine, and then back toward Wisconsin. The adventures just keep on coming!
Rehearsal supper with crab cakes, salmon, and steak was lovely. Families were able to connect, and make new family members. Jess' host family from Brazil traveled to the states for the first time, and included the wedding into their plans. A fun slide show of the children growing into adulthood received many giggles!
Watching Jess interact with her bridesmaids, and ready for her special day brought tears to my eyes. We each had our own little strategy as to how to keep the tears at bay. A special trolley transported us from hotel to the park. The lovely, elderly man who drove was so cute. He played wedding songs, such as, "Going to the Chapel," and had decorated inside and out with the wedding theme.
I was thrilled to have ALL of my family in attendance, and even my very special friends from Viroqua. Thank you teachers for taking a personal day so soon into the school year. It meant a ton to me!!!!! My father and mother, along with all of my brothers looked stunning, and seemed to enjoy themselves. I saw some tears :)
The excitement is over as Rob and Jess travel off for a "secret" honeymoon. Rob will not let the cat out of the bag! Rick and I are traveling up the coast today headed for Trenton, NJ. We will meet up with Nancy and Ak Lallas in Boston. From there we will continue to travel together to the state of Maine, and then back toward Wisconsin. The adventures just keep on coming!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.
The sitting and waiting is over, and it is almost "Showtime" for Jessica's wedding. We arrived in D.C. and were relieved to see little hurricane Irene damage in the Annapolis and D.C. area. Thank you to the state of North Carolina for taking the brunt of the hurricane and downgrading it to a #1 storm! Whew, however we do continue to hear of all the damage and devastation that New Jersey and other states have incurred. Our prayers are with them for a fast recovery.
Yesterday, we spent the day in Jess and Rob's apartment cutting, pasting, and organizing all of the table decorations, signs, and seating charts. Rick was a great gopher, as the girls assembled and made requests! Another couple of hours was spent in the cleaning of the kitchen mode! What are mothers for?
The evening was spent visiting with Jess' host family from Brazil. The kids put together a lovely spaghetti supper. We caught up on a lot and remembered details of our daughters year long stay in Brazil.
Today, was a slow stay at the coach day. Our own hurricane starts tomorrow with deliveries, pedicures, hair appointments, meeting guests, and picking up Luke and Kendall, who will stay Thursday night with us. Winnie, our cat is relieved that Tbone was unable to make the trip. On the other hand, we are so excited to learn that Dad will be joining us. After a few days of not feeling well, and deciding to stay home, he had a change of heart and will be here with Mom. I think that some emails and brother talks convinced him to join us at this blessed event.
Yesterday, we spent the day in Jess and Rob's apartment cutting, pasting, and organizing all of the table decorations, signs, and seating charts. Rick was a great gopher, as the girls assembled and made requests! Another couple of hours was spent in the cleaning of the kitchen mode! What are mothers for?
The evening was spent visiting with Jess' host family from Brazil. The kids put together a lovely spaghetti supper. We caught up on a lot and remembered details of our daughters year long stay in Brazil.
Today, was a slow stay at the coach day. Our own hurricane starts tomorrow with deliveries, pedicures, hair appointments, meeting guests, and picking up Luke and Kendall, who will stay Thursday night with us. Winnie, our cat is relieved that Tbone was unable to make the trip. On the other hand, we are so excited to learn that Dad will be joining us. After a few days of not feeling well, and deciding to stay home, he had a change of heart and will be here with Mom. I think that some emails and brother talks convinced him to join us at this blessed event.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Off to the East Coast
We are off and running once again! Our lovely daughter, Jessica is getting married on Labor Day weekend, and we are working our way to the D.C. area. Between earthquakes and hurricanes, it proves to be a bit trying. Hopefully, the wedding will be as lovely as planned, and weather will not interfer!
While attending the FMCA Convention in Madison, WI we bought into the "Harvest Hosts, Free Camping at Farms and Wineries." We have taken advantage of three of these lovely locations. Our first two stops were produce farms with marvelous fruits, vegetables, and items to purchase. Our third night was a new winery. Of course, we had to do some tasting! All stops have been enjoyable and have allowed us to meet and talk with the owners of the establishments. We would recommend this to all RV ers and campers!
While we sit and wait, 100 miles in from the coast, we visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We are spending our time at a place called, "Drummer Boy Camp." With the hurricane warnings to hit Sunday, we feel being a bit away from the ocean might be a good move! Plus, we had a lot of house cleaning, dumping of holding tanks, and rearranging to do after "dry camping" for three nights!
Today, we visited the National Historic Center of Gettysburg. Other than the FREEZING, cold climate inside of the building, it was well worth the money spent to enter. A 20 minute video taught us all about the importance of Gettysburg in the Civil War. Our next stop was touring the museum and adding more details to our Civil War knowledge. My father, the Civil War buff would have been able to add more to the story, I am sure. But, a very good and interesting stop!
While attending the FMCA Convention in Madison, WI we bought into the "Harvest Hosts, Free Camping at Farms and Wineries." We have taken advantage of three of these lovely locations. Our first two stops were produce farms with marvelous fruits, vegetables, and items to purchase. Our third night was a new winery. Of course, we had to do some tasting! All stops have been enjoyable and have allowed us to meet and talk with the owners of the establishments. We would recommend this to all RV ers and campers!
While we sit and wait, 100 miles in from the coast, we visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We are spending our time at a place called, "Drummer Boy Camp." With the hurricane warnings to hit Sunday, we feel being a bit away from the ocean might be a good move! Plus, we had a lot of house cleaning, dumping of holding tanks, and rearranging to do after "dry camping" for three nights!
Today, we visited the National Historic Center of Gettysburg. Other than the FREEZING, cold climate inside of the building, it was well worth the money spent to enter. A 20 minute video taught us all about the importance of Gettysburg in the Civil War. Our next stop was touring the museum and adding more details to our Civil War knowledge. My father, the Civil War buff would have been able to add more to the story, I am sure. But, a very good and interesting stop!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Home Again, Home Again
Home again, home again jiggety jog! Two days to clean, reorganize the coach, pick up all of the Wisconsin goods ( lefse, cheese curds, beer, bars, and Amish candy), and head out to D.C. for our daughter's wedding over Labor Day. We are looking forward to the celebration with family and friends!
Our first experience working at the FMCA Convention was full of good experiences. We met so many fun and eager coach owners. We picked up some advice, and remembered what it was like to work again. Thank you to Indigo Bluffs for allowing us to represent them in Madison.
Our first experience working at the FMCA Convention was full of good experiences. We met so many fun and eager coach owners. We picked up some advice, and remembered what it was like to work again. Thank you to Indigo Bluffs for allowing us to represent them in Madison.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
FMCA Convention
Here we are in Madison, Wisconsin at the Family Motor Coach Association Convention. We are meeting so many friendly RV folks who love to travel! After our stay in Michigan at the lovely Indigo Bluff RV Resort this past summer, we are now happy to be representing them at the convention. Indigo Bluffs is by far one of our favorite stops with its lovely wild flowers planted everywhere. The unique vision to set up the park in a quad system for the coaches, gives the feeling of a comfortable neighborhood. Truly, an RV Resort to visit!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Still here
Our son, Luke made the comment that we must be having a boring summer, or that we had used up all of our fun since I have not posted on the blog for such a long time! Oh no, just the opposite!!!!!!!!! Back home takes lots of time to clean, mow, wash, and all of the other household things! But, amongst all of that we have been busy with our daughter, Jessica and all of her wedding plans. Bringing Wisconsin to the wedding in Annapolis requires cheese curds, Amish candy, lefse, and baked goods! Another fun project has been creating a wedding reception seating chart. Brings back my teaching days and making bulletin boards. So, you see we still are having fun, just not out on the road.
We do leave for the FMCA Convention in Madison on Tuesday. Looking forward to trying our hand at running the booth for Indigo Bluff RV Resort. After a 5 day job venture, it is time to head out to Washington, D.C. and all of the exciting wedding events. Keep in touch!
We do leave for the FMCA Convention in Madison on Tuesday. Looking forward to trying our hand at running the booth for Indigo Bluff RV Resort. After a 5 day job venture, it is time to head out to Washington, D.C. and all of the exciting wedding events. Keep in touch!
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