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| Portland, ME to Georgetown, ME July 2006 |
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Saturday July 15 late morning we leave Portland to catch up
with our friend Kathleen Perry on Cousins Island. We did a bit
of sightseeing before departure including this narrow gauge
steam train. Otis and I had a wonderful walk along the East
Promenade Trail overlooking the Harbor. We took on water
and headed out to cross Casco Bay. We sailed in partly cloudy
weather and headed up the Harraseeket River to Brewers
Marina in South Freeport. We were greeted by two harbor
seals. A beautiful setting and the weather cleared nicely.
Kathleen came aboard to meet the Rose and imbibe in some
rum and then we returned to her lovely home for the evening.
The evening was filled with a grand repast, much good wine
and swapping stories of our lives. Her great dog, Rascal, and
Otis had fun swapping toys also! It was our first night to
sleep on land in a month but nobody had to rock us to sleep.
with our friend Kathleen Perry on Cousins Island. We did a bit
of sightseeing before departure including this narrow gauge
steam train. Otis and I had a wonderful walk along the East
Promenade Trail overlooking the Harbor. We took on water
and headed out to cross Casco Bay. We sailed in partly cloudy
weather and headed up the Harraseeket River to Brewers
Marina in South Freeport. We were greeted by two harbor
seals. A beautiful setting and the weather cleared nicely.
Kathleen came aboard to meet the Rose and imbibe in some
rum and then we returned to her lovely home for the evening.
The evening was filled with a grand repast, much good wine
and swapping stories of our lives. Her great dog, Rascal, and
Otis had fun swapping toys also! It was our first night to
sleep on land in a month but nobody had to rock us to sleep.
Sunday morning we all slept in a bit and then a short visit and
breakfast. A wonderful dawn walk around Kathleen's garden. Her
company, Tidewalk Designs, is doing great we are glad to report.
We returned to Brewer's and learned there was a cook out at
1:00pm so we went to run errands courtesy of their shuttle into
Freeport.....wine, LLBean etc...and then back for BBQ, hot dogs and
beer. Is this a bad thing? Great community. Took Otis for a long
walk around the neighborhood and had a quiet evening aboard.
breakfast. A wonderful dawn walk around Kathleen's garden. Her
company, Tidewalk Designs, is doing great we are glad to report.
We returned to Brewer's and learned there was a cook out at
1:00pm so we went to run errands courtesy of their shuttle into
Freeport.....wine, LLBean etc...and then back for BBQ, hot dogs and
beer. Is this a bad thing? Great community. Took Otis for a long
walk around the neighborhood and had a quiet evening aboard.
Monday we were headed out to ports north after muffins and
tea at the local General Store. We left our mooring at noon
with light fog. By 2:00pm we were socked in and only 5 miles
out with Penny on the bow doing lobster buoy reconnaissance .
Stressful and eerie but interesting. You could hear the
lobster boats moving around in the fog just off the channel.
We returned to South Freeport again as we figured matters
would only become worse. We sauntered over to the dock for
dinner at the Lobster Deck and it was a good end to a
challenging day
tea at the local General Store. We left our mooring at noon
with light fog. By 2:00pm we were socked in and only 5 miles
out with Penny on the bow doing lobster buoy reconnaissance .
Stressful and eerie but interesting. You could hear the
lobster boats moving around in the fog just off the channel.
We returned to South Freeport again as we figured matters
would only become worse. We sauntered over to the dock for
dinner at the Lobster Deck and it was a good end to a
challenging day
Tuesday the day dawned clear and off we went once more. The wind
was in our favor for our passage North and we raised sails early. We
got to Seguin Island and headed into the Sheepscot River but it was a
very rolly passage and a bit uncomfortable. We decided the better
route was a bit further northeast. As we came into the river entrance
there was a weather bulletin on the airways about a severe approaching
storm. We could feel the change in temperature and see the incoming
cloud formation. We ducked into our destination between stormy
clouds and thanked God for another safe passage. We found out from
other mariners that it was indeed extreme. Our home for the next 10
days is Robinhood Marina in Riggs Cove, Georgetown, a good storm hole
and lovely setting. Lobstah dinner with the Family at Five Islands.
Yummmmm!
was in our favor for our passage North and we raised sails early. We
got to Seguin Island and headed into the Sheepscot River but it was a
very rolly passage and a bit uncomfortable. We decided the better
route was a bit further northeast. As we came into the river entrance
there was a weather bulletin on the airways about a severe approaching
storm. We could feel the change in temperature and see the incoming
cloud formation. We ducked into our destination between stormy
clouds and thanked God for another safe passage. We found out from
other mariners that it was indeed extreme. Our home for the next 10
days is Robinhood Marina in Riggs Cove, Georgetown, a good storm hole
and lovely setting. Lobstah dinner with the Family at Five Islands.
Yummmmm!
Wednesday we came ashore to visit with Richard's
mom Eleanor at this beautiful vista. Peter and Ginger
returned to civilization and we settled in to our new
digs. Delightful surroundings. It was great to all be
together and we are looking forward to some down
time after our northern push.
mom Eleanor at this beautiful vista. Peter and Ginger
returned to civilization and we settled in to our new
digs. Delightful surroundings. It was great to all be
together and we are looking forward to some down
time after our northern push.
Thursday and this was a hang out day! Richard did decide to
check out his stubbed toe. After a visit to the Brunswick
ER, and a long wait, he found out it was actually broken and
dislocated, The prognosis is yet to be determined by an
orthopedist tomorrow. Mom and I read, napped and did
laundry overlooking the awesome ocean but Richard did
make it home to meatloaf.
check out his stubbed toe. After a visit to the Brunswick
ER, and a long wait, he found out it was actually broken and
dislocated, The prognosis is yet to be determined by an
orthopedist tomorrow. Mom and I read, napped and did
laundry overlooking the awesome ocean but Richard did
make it home to meatloaf.
Friday we are up early for Richard to visit the doctor. Mom
and I shopped the Farmers Market on the village square in
Brunswick. Beautiful produce, flowers, baked goodies, jams
and condiments and friendly locals. Rain settled in as we
returned to the cottage for the afternoon after a stop at
Kelly's for lunch. Mom taught Penny how to make fish
chowdah! Wicked good, as they say here......mmmmmm again.
and I shopped the Farmers Market on the village square in
Brunswick. Beautiful produce, flowers, baked goodies, jams
and condiments and friendly locals. Rain settled in as we
returned to the cottage for the afternoon after a stop at
Kelly's for lunch. Mom taught Penny how to make fish
chowdah! Wicked good, as they say here......mmmmmm again.
Saturday and Sunday were washed out by heavy weather so we
did a few boat chores and hung around the cottage. The scenery
was ever changing with huge waves breaking on the rocks below.
The power of nature was very evident. We did visit a local art
show between drops and were entertained by colorful musicians
having a fun hodown. Monday dawned beautifully crystal clear so
went for a long drive up to New Harbour for lunch at Shaws. This
is a very active harbor and a great spot to watch the lobstermen
at work. We also stopped at majestic Pemaquid light to watch the
sails go by. It was a grand day.
did a few boat chores and hung around the cottage. The scenery
was ever changing with huge waves breaking on the rocks below.
The power of nature was very evident. We did visit a local art
show between drops and were entertained by colorful musicians
having a fun hodown. Monday dawned beautifully crystal clear so
went for a long drive up to New Harbour for lunch at Shaws. This
is a very active harbor and a great spot to watch the lobstermen
at work. We also stopped at majestic Pemaquid light to watch the
sails go by. It was a grand day.
These pictures are actually from a great night at the
cottage on Sunday. The day had been extremely stormy
but at sunset the sky cleared and the sun came through to
enlighten us with a double rainbow, It was incredible. The
colors reflected on the rolling and still angry ocean were
so beautiful and we came out on the rocks to enjoy our
bounty.
cottage on Sunday. The day had been extremely stormy
but at sunset the sky cleared and the sun came through to
enlighten us with a double rainbow, It was incredible. The
colors reflected on the rolling and still angry ocean were
so beautiful and we came out on the rocks to enjoy our
bounty.
Tuesday dawned fresh and clear so it was a good day to varnish on the
boat. Mom did grace us with too many blueberry pancakes to start the
day but isn't that what you are supposed to have here his time of year?
They were so good we only had 8.....lots of varnishing to work off all
those calories.
boat. Mom did grace us with too many blueberry pancakes to start the
day but isn't that what you are supposed to have here his time of year?
They were so good we only had 8.....lots of varnishing to work off all
those calories.
Wednesday was again just beautiful and we headed to
Rockland early to visit the Farnsworth Museum, home of
works by NC, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. Richard went to do
boat chores at a local chandlery and hardware and Mom and I
went to see the museum. We were lucky enough to arrive at
the time the Wyeth granddaughter, Victoria, was about to do
the tour. She was great and we managed to hitch a ride
which was very informative. Fun day. Picked up lobstahs,
blueberry pie and great produce then waited for Martha,
Richard's sister. Had a wonderful dinner with lots of laughs.
Rockland early to visit the Farnsworth Museum, home of
works by NC, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. Richard went to do
boat chores at a local chandlery and hardware and Mom and I
went to see the museum. We were lucky enough to arrive at
the time the Wyeth granddaughter, Victoria, was about to do
the tour. She was great and we managed to hitch a ride
which was very informative. Fun day. Picked up lobstahs,
blueberry pie and great produce then waited for Martha,
Richard's sister. Had a wonderful dinner with lots of laughs.
Thursday was a foggy morning so Penny and Richard headed to the
boat for chores while Mom and Martha visited the Beebe's in
Sebasco. Friday we wanted to take the ladies sailing but the
weather was threatening. They went off to be tourists and we
worked on restocking the Rose with food. Brunswick market once
more and the local hardware were the last car trips for a long
while. Martha did get to come aboard in the afternoon and we
were glad once more for a family member inspection of our home.
Brother Mark will be the last, hopefully someday soon. We spent
the evening at the cottage packing and sorting as they will be
departing tomorrow.
boat for chores while Mom and Martha visited the Beebe's in
Sebasco. Friday we wanted to take the ladies sailing but the
weather was threatening. They went off to be tourists and we
worked on restocking the Rose with food. Brunswick market once
more and the local hardware were the last car trips for a long
while. Martha did get to come aboard in the afternoon and we
were glad once more for a family member inspection of our home.
Brother Mark will be the last, hopefully someday soon. We spent
the evening at the cottage packing and sorting as they will be
departing tomorrow.
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Travels of the Viking Rose
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