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This was in our mailbox yesterday! move_it
That's a lot of road between you and there!
If you cross the Bay of Fundy let me know, I'm 2 miles from the ferry terminal and have a large yard.
Fried clams and Lobsta.
Hilltop366, we drove all of the way through New Brunswick last time and then to the tip of Cape Breton where we caught the ferry to Newfoundland. I doubt that we will enter Canada this time. :-\
WDH, Lobsta, yes, but no clams.
Do you guys have a timeframe? Hopefully, we will be there when you go. If you're camping, I can set you up on the property with a campsite. Our place is 6 miles from Canada and 350 miles from The New Hampshire border. We could have a MagicMoose Meet!
Not absolute yet. Our May is already used up, and probably June too because we always have the family at the Cabin on July 4th. Right now I am hoping soon thereafter.
Southern WV seems to be right on the route from Brookhaven to Bay of Fundy. I have a big lot in front of the house aching for visitors. Love to have you and Miz Pat stop by if it works out. 8)
Yes it is but our tentative route is much further East.
Come see The C Farm rocks. ;D Better hurry. I dug out 6 last night and put them into the bog. I would hate for you to miss out on the rocks. :D
No need to bring any grits. I have a lifetime supply. :D
The absolute very first thing that I did to that map was to find and highlight Chesterville. ;D
I went to Chesterville once. Saw a big pile of hemlock and a lot of new Orange sawmills. 8)
That's on the other end of Chesterville.
This side has a pile of rocks and a green and yellow sawmill. ;D
The boat on the cover is the kate.in Greenville. When built it was used to tow log booms on Moorhead lake. Now you can go for a ride on the big lake
Magic, I have spent many, many happy hours in Maine. The beaches in the southern part of the state are beautiful. (but the water is cold) When my children were young we vacationed a few times in Wells. We always had breakfast at Congdon's, one of the great breakfast-lunch restaurants in this country. I've canoed the Moose River out of Jackman several times with the boy scouts and I've fished Moosehead Lake both summer and winter. Once a year we drive up to my wife's favorite place in Maine ::) the LLBean store in Freeport. Maine is a beautiful state and I expect you will have a good time while you are there.
All the best, Cutter
On our last visit we fairly well traveled the coastline before exiting at Calais. Our sorta plans this time is to take a couple of boat rides and then to go as far East as Freeport before making a loop North and then back West.
I always liked Kittery Trading Post better than LL Bean.
Actually we did too Gary. We also stayed along the coastline on our last trip which is why we want to travel North and more into the mountains/interior this time.
I envy you lynn annd Pat.
I cant seem to find time to get away from grandkids (my wife)
Still two months away. ::)
If you look up Lake Molunkus, that is near where I killed my 2 best bucks.
I went on-line last night and bought my Delaware Non-Resident Fishing License. fishin-smiley
Big spender...next you'll just need someone to drive you out onto the beach. Perhaps a cooler with some cold refreshing drinks and an umbrella to hide under.
You did.....
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and I know because I have the picture. Now say it ain't so. :)
When you purchase a surf tag for you 4x4 you are able to use it as a license and fish by you vehicle. It only works on the beach with your vehicle and only for 1 person. But if I go buy a license I can fish anywhere in the state all 2000 sq mi of it...more or less and keep all the polluted fish I want or am allowed too. For the longest time you didn't even need a license to fish it tidal waters, some time around or just after 2000 you needed a license to fish them, but salt and fresh are still the same one.
That license will also allow crabbing, then when you get to Maine you need to get Lobstah!
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:-X move_it
So is that trailer a "toy hauler" with the back hatch? Figured your mill must be inside ;)
Not a Toy Hauler. Just a short 23' fifth wheel, rear kitchen, center couch & dinette, bath, and front queen walk around bed. 219 RKS (http://www.allencampermfgcoinc.com/upload/219%20RKS..pdf) Lightweight and just large enough for two people.
We need to get a little mud on the tires :D.
That big bar set-up on the front should stand up to the mosquitos ;D
All the way from Mississippi......Magicman and PatD pulled into the mill this afternoon.
Thank goodness they didn't bring any Red Bugs from Georgia..... :D.......WDH.
We sat on the sawmill deck and chatted for a while.
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Magicman served a little time behind my Cedar Bars.
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I was really happy that Lynn and Pat got to meet my 91 year old Dad......and of course on his tractor as usual.
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A little more chatting under the Pecan Tree.
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Here's Pat and Julie
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Magic with my Funny Money.......
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......so he pulls out his Magic magnifying glass to see how funny it is.
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Then its off to some fine dining at the Pump House down on the Catawba River.
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The Pump House was once used to pump water from the river to a plant that employed a lot of people. Since then the company closed and it was turned into a restaurant.
This restaurant stands 5 stories high.
We go up an elevator to get to out reserved table.
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No Lynn.....you cannot order "Justin Beaver" for supper.
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Time to eat!
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After our mill we went up to top floor to take in the view of the river and watch a few folks enjoy the water.
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What a great time spending time with FF friends......even though both of our phones were either ringing or text were coming in about people wanting their lumber sawn. :)
In the morning Magicman and myself will load some lumber for a customer, early, and then off to a good Country Breakfast.
Friday Morning June 30, 2917
So out morning starts with myself and Magic fixing a cup of coffee and touring the farm and other places of interest.
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Then my morning customer calls and he's 30 minutes early to pick beams up.
Magic and I get to the mill and half the load is already loaded by hand.
I introduce them to Lynn and law and behold my customer is from Mississippi. :o :o :o
They both knew family names from the Mississippi area. Small world.
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We then picked PatD up from the Castle on Wheels and it was off to breakfast.
Making adjustments to our SC menu didn't take long.....I COULD NOT get Lynn to try LIVER MUSH!
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With our belly's full it was time to pack up and for them to head North....against my recommendation. :D :D :D
One of the best times of me and Julie's lives having Magicman and PatD here to visit.
A real treat!!!
........On the road again.....(old song).
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Wow lots of excitement at the GOAT mill lately.
Dont that get your goat?
Looks like everyone is having a good time. The goat must be a wonderful host.
PC
Looks like a fun time by all.
Da Goat for a Host !! Danny (WDH) brought us meals on a tray and after last night we are feeling spoiled, except that this morning I have to work for the next meal.
From here it will be the beaches of Delaware.
Looks like time well spent. Magic, enjoy the rest of your vacation (maybe no rest this morning-working with David-watch out, he might just plop down in one of those orange bag chairs and watch your work).
Who is this backing up the road to my shop? Hey dude, Maine is the other way, and you will get there much quicker if you go forward, not backwards :).
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Here he is collecting red bugs for the trip North.
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Looks like a large time (old saying) for everyone involved. 8). Have safe travels Lynn and Pat.
Some trivia...years ago, late 1980's I went scuba diving under the bridge behind the pic of David and Lynn in the middle of winter (water temp 38F, used dry suite)...work assignment.
Quote from: fishpharmer on June 30, 2017, 11:36:19 AM
Looks like a large time (old saying) for everyone involved. 8). Have safe travels Lynn and Pat.
Some trivia...years ago, late 1980's I went scuba diving under the bridge behind the pic of David and Lynn in the middle of winter (water temp 38F, used dry suite)...work assignment.
Find anything?
Just a purple drank bottle, was it your's? :D No, we were looking for a murder weapon. You live in a bad hood ;)
Hopefully I have scratched all of dem dratted Red Bugs off.
David & Julie were wonderful hosts, even if I did have to work for meals.
We are down for the night, still in N. C., but barely.
We did a bit of traveling yesterday.
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Crossing the Chesapeake Bay.
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We are now at Gary & Kay's (gspren) place in Delaware. We are headed out into the bay to place Crab 🦀 Pots.
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We left our ladies on the dock talking.
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Headed out. We will check them tomorrow and also do some trappings.
Very nice Lynn......but the ladies didn't look to happy left on the dock. ;D
You look crabby. Red bugs are related to crabs.
FF members seem to like to gather.
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DelawhereJoe, gspren, MM, and Delawhere Jack.
Whats the temperature up there? Any of the Southern humidity?
None of them looked like they was sweating.
Quote from: WDH on July 02, 2017, 07:41:27 PM
None of them looked like they was sweating.
Temp was a steady 73F inside where the pic was taken, 84F outside. MM will work up a sweat tomorrow pulling in those crab pots and traps.
PS; Did you notice how good looking those guys are?
Where? :D :D :D
Photoshop. :D
We are North of the Mason Dixon Line
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So what could be in these three bags that DelawhereJoe gave me??
I would bet on corn grits.
We started the morning with fried eggs, potatoes, biscuits, and Scrapple.
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Scrapple is first cousin to Liver Mush. ;D
Scrapple do you know what they put in that stuff...????? I also don't see any grits on that plate, or are you not allowed by law to eat them north/east of the Mason Dixon line ?
Did you get to eat some self-caught crabs or did ya get skunked? ???
Why oh why do you guys in the South have to destroy a good thing like eggs???? ???
I hope those are craps in the bag.
Actually Ray, those eggs were Gary's because he had the Scrapple. My eggs were over easy and no Scrapple, but I did taste it.
Yes, we did catch crabs.
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We baited and placed the crab pots Saturday. Here we are headed out to check the pots and place the traps. We spent the morning attending the traps.
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Our catch was 22 keeper crabs.
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Happy fishermen return.
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Yes, we did have a great day and a wonderful meal.
Why did you have to motor all the way down under to catch some crabs?
:D :D
So now I know that a "selfie" is upside down!! Fixed (I hope)
Gary took us for a look-see and showed us one of his deer hunting areas.
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For whatever reason, Gary seems to prefer to the Assawoman Wildlife Area. ;)
We took a nice ride in Gary's 21' boat this morning out into Assawoman Bay.
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Gary & Kay at the helm.
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Traveling out of the canal and toward the bay.
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Gary doing his thing at the helm.
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This Forestry Forum guy has no face!!! This is looking toward Ocean City, MD.
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This Horseshoe crab also has no face.
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A look back toward the residential shoreline.
So what is this that I spotted?
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Could it possibly be an elusive Puddingstone?? :o
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Magicman, it looks like the good times continue to roll. The crabs, corn and potatoes look like a good meal. If all three of the portable gas tanks on Gary's skiff were full y'all could work most of the Atlantic coast catching blue crabs.
Be forewarned. Goats and crabs don't mix.
Quote from: caveman on July 05, 2017, 07:36:17 AM
Magicman, it looks like the good times continue to roll. The crabs, corn and potatoes look like a good meal. If all three of the portable gas tanks on Gary's skiff were full y'all could work most of the Atlantic coast catching blue crabs.
Only two tanks, a 6 & 3 gal. the 3 gal. that was in the back got moved to the front when the 6 ran out. You are right about good times and a good meal.
Gary & Kay were wonderful hosts and we enjoyed some new experiences.
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We spent last night camped beside the Delaware River South of Milford, PA. We are now in NY and headed toward CT.
lynn did Yall bring dem thar grits wit Yall :) ;) :D ?????
Thats a good picture Magic. Looks like a quite and fishy area.
where in ny are you and what part of ct are you going to sorry for being nosy ;D
Whereabouts in CT are you headed?
Not nosy coxy, we traveled I84 through NY, and CT. We did not actually stop in NY and made one stop/visit in CT.
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This place looks interesting? Let's get a closer look here. ;)
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Yup, it's the right place.
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And we met the right folks; (Kevin, MM, Tammy, & Pat)
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Kevin gave us a guided tour through the entire Logtite/Riteleg,Bluecreeper facility. "Wow" best describes all of the cutting, welding, bending, polishing, and mixing being done throughout the plant. Thank you Kevin.
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The truck that makes pickups and deliveries.
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And yes, there was also time for a meal together. Oh, and we did just happen to leave with a pair of Ritelegs for a bench that I am building. :)
Thank You Kevin & Tammy for the wonderful time that we spent visiting you.
I was thinking you where headed there Tammy and Kevin are great they put up with a bunch of us every year glad your having a great time 8)
Quote from: Magicman on July 04, 2017, 07:40:21 PM
So what is this that I spotted?
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Could it possibly be an elusive Puddingstone?? :o
TELL ME YOU PICKED THAT UP!!
I have visited Log Rite a few times . I am always amazed how clean their shop is . Real good people.
Quote from: Jeff on July 07, 2017, 06:41:27 AM
TELL ME YOU PICKED THAT UP!!
:) Actually I spotted
them (about a dozen) hiding among the other rocks/stones in Gary & Kay's (gspren) flowers/shrubs. Kay was excited to know that she had them.
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This was hanging in the restaurant where we enjoyed Lobster Rolls for lunch.
We will begin tomorrow with a boat trip out of Kennebunkport.
Say hello to the Bush family please.
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We spent this morning on da "Lobstah" Boat.
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Da Lobstah trap.
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Three fish for bait.
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Some more bait....yuck.
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Pat is ahead on the count, so I have some catching up to do!!
Quote from: Jeff on July 07, 2017, 09:56:39 PM
Say hello to the Bush family please.
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Yes I did wave Hello to President George Bush and Barbara. The three flags flying indicates that he is in residence.
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The front view or their home.
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The white buoys indicate the no-go zone during times of unrest.
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The Captain gave me a turn piloting the boat. Maybe it was the FF hat?? :)
Tomorrow we will be on the "big" boat and go 20 miles out.
Not a good time to have internet trouble. Be Monday before things will get better.
Don't know how I missed this thread for so long. Guess I need to devote more time to smiley_book2_page the FF. It was great finally getting to meet Gary, Lynn, Joe and their lovely wives Kay and Pat.
Seems no one took the bait on the Assawoman sign photo MM. I was guessing that the goat would get a snicker out of that.
Thanks Gary and Kay for the hospitality. I was wracking my brain trying to think of something to bring along. Came up empty (not unusual for my brain...). Now it dawns on me. Scrapple! But I don't think it would do to well in the mail.
By the way. I'm not really that short. Joe and Gary are REALLY TALL. That's my story anyway, and I'm sticking with it. ;)
20 miles out must being fishing or a whale watch boat. Cause they can't pull lobster traps on Sunday and the lobsters are inshore by now or should be with water temps in the low 60s
Yup, we are doing the touristy things and Whale Watching is a touristy thing. ;D
I had to catch up with Pat on the lobsters so....
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I got myself TWO.
Now the proper way or my to eat lobster is. I. Get everything thing I want out of it put it in its own bowl then get ride of the shells go wash your hands. Now comes the fun part watching those that have never seen one before try to attack it. And never ever let it squirt on anyone else. Shredders are easier to get apart and the meat is sweeter but there isn't much in them. Hard she'll having a 2 lb. Hammer helps
Now you can use that tool on your belt. :D
I don't think that I did too badly "shucking" those two, especially after watching other folks attacking theirs. They were OK, but quite frankly I/we prefer to eat Lobster Rolls. I am sure that is what we will get today after we get back from the Whale Watching boat ride.
We will continue our travels North up Hwy 1 tomorrow. We will also be on the lookout for a parking spot for the camper when we make the Bar Harbor day trip.
are you looking for a campground on the island or just a place to leave it for the day?
a camping spot on the island without reservations may be a problem. there is also a campground on the water in searsport. about 50 miles from bar harbor. dont forget southwest and northeast harbor
What about hermit island
I camped there once nice place
My kids are at hermit island right now on vacation. I'm not sure but I think that is a tent only campground but could be wrong.
Being from the south I don't know but how long to you boil a Lobster?
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on July 09, 2017, 12:32:30 PM
Being from the south I don't know but how long to you boil a Lobster?
You could boil it for a week and I still wouldn't eat one.
You boil it in with the grits :)
Yup, I know that there is no possibility of camping on the island itself and probably would not want to if I could. I'll just be looking for a place to park, hopefully have AC to plug into, and then make a day trip to the island. 50 miles away is no problem.
Quote from: Delawhere Jack on July 08, 2017, 05:16:42 PM
Don't know how I missed this thread for so long.
haha same here! MM if it's on your way stop in for a visit to the sawmill here in Fort Ann, NY. There is a whole mess of campgrounds around here (Lake George NY is very popular camping destination its just over the hill) or you could park it at the sawmill as long as you taint skeered of rattlers or coyotes lol
We made our Whale Watching trip today.
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Leaving out this morning we passed by the Lobster boat that we were on Yesterday.
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President George Bush's yacht.
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And the Secret Service boat that accompanies him.
And then a Total Surprise!!!!
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I had no idea that thecfarm had his yacht anchored in Kennebunkport. :o
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Our tickets to ride today.
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It was a perfect "Blue Sky" day. We saw water spouts (blows) and several whales ~12 miles out which was the furthest that we had to travel. It met all of our expectations and was a wonderful day.
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Then back to Kennebunkport.
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For Lobstah Rolls.
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And Peanut Butter Pie Ice Cream.
Tomorrow we head North on Hwy 1.
You may want to try patten pond campground in ellsworth ,maine. Its a short drive to the island from there. Nice campground on a small lake. You could park here at my place if you want. I am a short drive from Belfast if you google it. Jackson is the town . I have electric you can hook to. I just wouldn't be that good of a tour guide unless you want to ride in the westernstar!!!
Woodhauler reminded me that I also have power you could hook to if you were to come through
Bush's boat looks like a back cove. Nice to see he bought a boat built in maine
I was just reading my Delorme Maine Atlas and Gazeteer. They have 2 full pages of campgrounds and phone numbers if you need them. If you run across an Outdoor outfitter they would probably have a copy.
I havent checked but its probably online also.
Maine is a big place . . God Bless Maine
I hear that there is Mooses up there.
And it has been a banner Moose year so far.
Aw man, we just missed da Moxie Festival this weekend in Lisbon, Maine. Drat the luck. :-\
Quote from: Magicman on July 09, 2017, 08:26:36 PM
Aw man, we just missed da Moxie Festival this weekend in Lisbon, Maine. Drat the luck. :-\
I would call that GOOD LUCK! I hear its a taste all its own!
I like the No grits boat. See,they are watching you.
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Tastes like root beer infused with roof pitch. Bet you don't finish the bottle.
Quote from: thecfarm on July 09, 2017, 09:00:12 PM
I like the No grits boat. See,they are watching you.
Now Ray:
I'm planning on going to the PR on 8/5/17.
Now there are some fine upstanding Southern Gents and Gals that will be there who just might want to endow you with a box of grits with their autograph on it.
I played carrier pigeon before and can do it again.
Gerald
Quote from: Mooseherder on July 09, 2017, 09:39:29 PM
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Tastes like root beer infused with roof pitch. Bet you don't finish the bottle.
Back in the 70's myself and two beer conniseur (sp) co-workers each tried some Billy Beer.
Not one of us could finish the first can.
Gerald
Quote from: Mooseherder on July 09, 2017, 09:39:29 PM
Tastes like root beer infused with roof pitch. Bet you don't finish the bottle.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: thecfarm on July 09, 2017, 09:00:12 PM
I like the No grits boat. See,they are watching you.
The Border Patrol made a "Strip Search" when we crossed the Kittery Bridge. ::)
I don't even like Root Beer, so I can't even imagine the supercharged stuff. :o
GAB,I keep telling ya,but you don't listen. I have a lifetime supply of grits. I don't need more.
Ray has no worries about me. I promised him never again, and a promise is a promise. smiley_thumbsup
Quote from: thecfarm on July 10, 2017, 06:47:55 AM
GAB,I keep telling ya,but you don't listen. I have a lifetime supply of grits. I don't need more.
Since no one knows how long they will live how can you say that.
Also what would happen if the doctor said the only cure for what ails you is GRITS 3 times a day.
We on the forum want you prepared for such a possibility.
Gerald
Quote from: GAB on July 10, 2017, 09:22:58 AM
Quote from: thecfarm on July 10, 2017, 06:47:55 AM
GAB,I keep telling ya,but you don't listen. I have a lifetime supply of grits. I don't need more.
Since no one knows how long they will live how can you say that.
Also what would happen if the doctor said the only cure for what ails you is GRITS 3 times a day.
We on the forum want you prepared for such a possibility.
Gerald
Obviously there is one other cure. You execute the Doctor.
:D :D :D :D :D or just die 8)
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Yup, that's where I am.
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on July 09, 2017, 12:32:30 PM
Being from the south I don't know but how long to you boil a Lobster?
Till it's done :D
You'll know they're done when they stop hopping out of the pan :o
Jim Rogers
Quote from: Magicman on July 10, 2017, 01:59:04 PM
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Yup, that's where I am.
I don't know how you do it MM with all the (stuff) you eat you should be tipping the scale at about 450-500lbs :D :D
Today has been a fun day, but not too many pictures.
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We saw a herd of "Oreo" cows. ;)
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I needed a watch and LLB had this in the outlet store for ½ price.
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A store had these neat candle holders made from 6" sections of cut-off weathered fence posts. (good idea)
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LLB had these "Tick Keys". I see no reason why it should not work.
coxy, it's not what you (I) eat, but how much and when, but that was a fine "Old Fashion" Hamburger & Chocolate Shake. :D
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They work pretty good MM
Looks great as long as you can get to them with it :D.
MM the burger looks good but the chocolate shake steve_smiley steve_smiley steve_smiley vanilla is the best :D 8)
Yeah, but it's not "sinning" unless it's Chocolate!!
Today we will continue on Hwy 1 to the Belfast area.
Rt. 1 will take you threw Rockland unless you turn left on to 90 in Warren. You still go threw Camden. Linclonville has the only beach around. All 200 ft of it. I'm Belfast go down main st.there is a parking lot behind rollies.on the left. Almost to the water. Another one next to the old bridge. Then go on the harbor walk. It goes threw the ship yard
Nice watch and I got one of those tick removers from a different catalog company located up North. Fortunately, I haven't had to use it, yet. Keep having a great trip and be safe.
Oreo Cows, Tic Keys and watches.....wish I were there. ;D
I always call them Neapolitan cows. but they always forget the strawberry.
Actually they are Belted Gallaway and are beef cattle that originated from Scotland. ;D
We are now in Belfast.
Lynn and Pat have been here since around 4 , Have had a nice sit down chat with them. They got to see my oldest daughter and 2 of my grand kids! Hope he wasn't to scared of a ruff looking character like me!!
Nice MM is making the rounds :)
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We are now parked at Woodhauler's place and had a wonderful visit with him and some of his family.
We will head to Bar Harbor tomorrow for a day trip.
Hope you have nice clear day while on Mt. CADILLAC. :)
Blue Skies this morning!!
We used to love vacationing on Mount Desert Island years ago, then the summer crowds just became to much for us. Hope it was clear at the top of Cadillac Mountain for you. :)
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Woodhauler and I had another nice visit today after we returned from our day trip to "Ba Ha Ba". He is loaded and ready to make a trip to the wood yard tomorrow morning.
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Anyway, who said that I could not parallel park the 5th wheel?
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A Cherry tree looking good. No, I did not pick one.
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Atop Cadillac Mountain.
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I only asked for a sammich!!
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But there was room for Ice Cream. cone_1
We are headed North tomorrow. move_it
Lynn:
Since the ice cream isn't chocolate - does that mean that you have reformed?
Gerald
Not reformed it's just that my favorite is Buttered Pecan and hers is Strawberry.
Chocolate is for Sinners! ;D
Bundle up there tonight you people from Mississippi. ;D
I worked down in Acadia National Park for 2 summers. Needed some warmth at night down there.
Blue Bell?
It's 62 degrees in the cabin right now. Gonna wake up to Beef Cooler temps. In da morning.
Brrr. :D
Hope you two brought a sweater, can be cool in the north. :)
So hot here that you could not eat your bluebell ice cream. It would melt before you could get it to your mouth :).
Kinda doubt Blue Bell. But I don't go where MM is during the summer months. I do see Blue Bell in the stores behind glass doors. I have been to Belfast for a wedding. One section I could of walked faster on route 1. :D
Yeah know they say cold is worst than heat. I'm not sure I believe that, but apparently their are stats out there.
Nothing any nicer than 50 degree temps in the morning, and a little overcast to keep the sun out of the eyes, when swinging a brush saw in the thickets. ;D
Enjoy the journey through Maine, Lynn and Pat. :)
Quote from: Magicman on July 12, 2017, 06:55:36 PM
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Woodhauler and I had another nice visit today after we returned from our day trip to "Ba Ha Ba". He is loaded and ready to make a trip to the wood yard tomorrow morning.
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Anyway, who said that I could not parallel park the 5th wheel?
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A Cherry tree looking good. No, I did not pick one.
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Atop Cadillac Mountain.
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I only asked for a sammich!!
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But there was room for Ice Cream. cone_1
We are headed North tomorrow. move_it
Did you tell woodhauler he missed a spot and he could have squeezed a 4" pole in there?
Quote from: WDH on July 13, 2017, 08:09:21 AM
So hot here that you could not eat your bluebell ice cream. It would melt before you could get it to your mouth :).
Bluebell will turn as thin as Blue Creeper in this heat.
It was hot enough for ice cream tonight but still chilly enough for a campfire.
Da ice cream lady was 0 for 3 on the order taking.
She even got the guy's order behind us wrong. All we could do is laugh and eat it.
The guy making fire knows what he's doing though.
bon_fire
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I see Lynn needs a coat and fire to keep warm. ;D
Quote from: SwampDonkey on July 14, 2017, 03:51:53 AM
I see Lynn needs a coat and fire to keep warm. ;D
Must have been a 2 dog night up in the county!! 44 degrees here at my place now!!!
52F and fog here in Woodstock, across the border from Houlton.
It was 44° here in Van Buren this morning.
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I finally had to do a "Fire Dance" to warm things up a bit.
Morning Dew at Cyr Plantation. Happy Birthday Brother!
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It was nice to finally meet Mooseherder.
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Glenn is a good chef.
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And used that grill to turn out a fine Pork Chop meal.
Not fair showing that when I only get cereal for breakfast. I may drop by the grocery store and pickup some pork steaks. Yum.
I did not know that they had codgers in Maine :D.
Looks like a good time. 8) 8)
Happy Birthday magicman!
Quote from: Magicman on July 14, 2017, 07:17:32 AM
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It was nice to finally meet Mooseherder.
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Glenn is a good chef.
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And used that grill to turn out a fine Pork Chop meal.
are you shur they are pork chops and not moose chops I haven't seen a pic of a moose from mooseherder since you got there :D :D
He's having 'happy birthday' moose chops tonight. :D ;D
Mainers know good cook'n. ;)
Moose be putting on the dog! ( old saying)
The chops look good.
We had a full and fun day. :) Part of it was spent in Grand Falls, NB.
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Now there's something to get your heart pumping, and possibly skip a beat. ;D :D
We had a wonderful day yesterday.
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Complete with a Lobster Roll Lunch.
We will probably start traveling in a Southwesterly direction today.
Bad/no internet service and I don't what happened to yesterday's reply??
We had a very nice time at Mooseherder's place, and I can assure you that he is a Master Grillin' Chef. Thank You
Glenn for your Hospitality, and also for the "Birthday" meals. food6
We traveled Route 11 South from Ashland and spent last night in Millinocket and will continue our travels today on Route 11 & 2. We did stop in and tour the Patten Lumbermen's Museum.
My apologies to SwampDonkey for not being able to visit with him. Even though we are not on a schedule as such, our travel time is still somewhat limited due to an early August Doctor's appointment. :-\
That's Ok Magicman. We are in the midst of things here with selling the house and site prep for the new place. It would have been no trouble, but better times ahead, so to speak.
We've had 12 viewings this spring, it will come together eventually. Houses sell well in Grafton. :)
We usually go to the museum in Patten, second Saturday in August for the bean hole dinner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cauzHj7dzwg
Reflector ovens with biscuits and bean pots buried in the hill to the left, coals on top. Big 'ol coffee pots. ;)
We are on US 2, and down for the night in Dixfield, Maine.
The highlight of our today's travel was meeting and visiting with thecfarm. Without having any idea where I was, I drove to the road leading to his place, so it was a simple matter for Ray to retrieve us.
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Two Friends finally meet. This is at the driveway leading to his home.
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Ray and his wife Brenda visiting with Pat and me on the "Woman Cave" front porch.
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I wonder why Ray has never mentioned that he has Rocks?? :o
Thank You Ray and Brenda for your kind Hospitality and also for the jar of Rhubarb Preserves! food6
Did you get a pet rock?
No pet rock. Ray's rocks are much too large to ever tame!
Did you get a peek at the irving sawmill on your way through dixfeild? I have hauled many loads to them. Also a couple towns past Farmington is where I took the load I had on when you was here. Rt 2 is a nice drive, You must have seen some sights. Any moose around Ashland??
Sounds like we have been in the same neighborhood. We have seen a few very large sawmills. One a ways up Rt 11.
We have seen moose on past trips, but so far none on this trip. Maybe there is a holdout in NH. ;D
Yes,it was a joy to met both people from MS. ;D They almost found me. He was only about 1000 feet away. I did not even have time to get washed up. I really do clean up good. I was outside working and was on the dirty side. But them people from away did not seem to mind at all. I had a good time visting.
Dixfield? Are you at the campsite that is between the river and Rt 2?
You might not have even passed Irving sawmill. Can't see much of it from the highway. I sold them alot of white pine.
Breakfast out? Turn at the light in Dixfield,Weld Street?,about a mile on the left hand side is a fine place. Looks like a small store,but can seat about 40 outback. We just find the place about a month ago. Nice place to eat,nothing fancy,but good food.Seem like it was across from the school.
Pretty place Ray.
mm did you give cfarm a package from the south again :-X ;D
Quote from: Magicman on July 16, 2017, 08:58:12 PM
We have seen moose on past trips, but so far none on this trip. Maybe there is a holdout in NH. ;D
Your best chances are northern Maine and New Brunswick. ;D
Just seen a small bull up the road from my place
I'm in NH :)
Bruno,you got them people from away hog tied down there?? They have been way too quiet.
Must be at least one moose around here,I saw the tracks a few weeks back. Have not seen anymore tracks. Hunters took 3 bulls on top of the hill here. Just about a mile away.
Well we didn't run across a Moose this visit but Magicman did spot a Deer in the pasture while we were talking on the porch. I video taped it but it was about 200 yards away and the phone camera barely picked it up. My groundhog hung out within 30 feet of me for a couple hours yesterday and today. He's eating weeds and grass. Him and I are good friends now.
Just had some visitors from MS stop in 8)
It was great to meet Mr Lynn and Ms Pat we had a nice visit :) :)
I want to thank them It meant a lot to me that they would stop in :) :)
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The visit also meant a lot to us my Friend. Meeting you and your wife was another highlight of our trip.
Not much internet service so l will detail the past couple of days later.
They also stopped by my place for a few hours!!! ;D we wandered around and looked over some of my relics, had a good time. They even got to see a sugar house, great having them visit. Don
Who knows, they might immigrate up there.
It has been fun following this thread. Should call it the Magicman Mystery Tour. :)
We are now in PA, (barely). Maybe I'll have some internet tonight.
Quote from: 21incher on July 19, 2017, 01:47:29 PM
It has been fun following this thread. Should call it the Magicman Mystery Tour. :)
Magical mystery tour??? I believe that may be some sort of a rock song!
We are sitting on the edge of the Grand Canyon (PA), and I have a bit of slow internet, so I am going to try:
I wonder if your Service changed your network mode when you were bouncing off the canadian towers?
That happened to me last year and my internet was at a crawl until it was changed back.
If I knew MM that you were going to be within a few miles of me,. We could have met up. smiley_wavy :)
Have a safe trip.
But I did not know where you were Peter without you telling me ?? :-\
Yes Glenn, I changed mine back when I was still somewhere in central Maine. Still not much signal this morning and I am still unable to upload pictures. Maybe tonight.
Quote from: Magicman on July 20, 2017, 06:42:50 AM
But I did not know where you were Peter without you telling me ?? :-\
Did not know you were coming to NH.
Best of luck with your travels.
Lynn, I told you my ugly face would break your camera ! I just didn't realize it would also kill the "INTERNET" !!!! ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Peter Drouin on July 20, 2017, 07:51:01 AM
Quote from: Magicman on July 20, 2017, 06:42:50 AM
But I did not know where you were Peter without you telling me ?? :-\
Did not know you were coming to NH.
Best of luck with your travels.
Peter, we have no record of your existence. :D
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on July 20, 2017, 06:50:22 PM
Peter, we have no record of your existence. :D
Most say that till they meet me face to face, then they never forget. ;D
Peter, I could not find you or even know if I was close without at least know the town.
Still no wifi tonight and very poor cell service so no pictures until another time.
At the farm, I was within 5 miles of 4 towers. No good for cell reception though, all behind hills and the one on Mars Hill is US. I gave up on cellular 10 years ago. :D ;D
Yesterday we drove through here
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And saw this guy
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But we did not see his shadow.
It's all OK Magicman,
Just be careful out on the road, allot of bad drivers out there. You and the Mrs must be getting tired.
I do just going to WM in Maine and back, I don't know how you two do it. ;)
Thanks Peter. Yesterday was the toughest driving day that I have ever done. Two lane with many towns and traffic lights. I should have all Interstate today for a change.
You just went through my birthplace. It's always fun trying to spell that on official documents. ;)
I drove to the Glaciated North and all that I bought....
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Was a T Shirt and a Cold Drank!!
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Bottoms Up. :o
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Honest Officer, the object in my right hand is not a Lethal Weapon!!
That Moxie maybe Made In Maine,but this Mainer is not about to touch it.
Meanwhile....
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4BRPdyeeOY
Yes we stopped at loggah's place for a nice visit and tour of his "relics" as he calls them.
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Here is a peek at his incredible gun vault.
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And in his collection is a Lombard and other logging equipment. I could have stayed for a week. :o
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And then Don's Wife Cheryl gave us a tour of her Art Studio. Another eye popper.
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Next on the tour was Don's Sugar House.
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Where he explained the "Sugaring" operation.
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And that the year is not over until next year's wood is cut, split, and stacked.
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From the Sugar House we moved on to the Saw House, where Don explained that operation.
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We left Don and Cheryl's place filled with the Friendship that they had shared with us. Our Thanks to you both for your kind and generous Hospitality.
The above pictured Timber Board Game will eventually make it's way to Jeff and the Forestry Forum. The Maple Syrup will not. ;D
Our last visit (too short) in N.H. was with Bruno of NH.
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Jim has a very promising startup sawmilling and lumber business and I predict that he will do well. Pat and I both enjoyed visiting with him and leaving was difficult. This guy has a true heart and I wish that we could have stayed longer.
Those of you that are following this Topic and usually do not read the Timber and Logging Board will be interested in this sad news: LINK (https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,97090.msg1498293.html#msg1498293).
Also refer back to Replies #131 & 135 on page 7 in this Topic. I was not planning to stay a Woodhauler's (Ronald Carter) place but he reached out to me through a PM and cellphone text. I will forever remember and cherish meeting Ron, his Wife, Son, one of his two Daughters and three Granddaughters.
Rest in Peace my Friend.
I encountered something today that I have not seen in many years.
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A gasoline pump without any option to select different grades and no option to "pay at the pump".
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We drove through the "Land Between the Lakes" in Kentucky this morning. The Buffalo were there but in the shade.
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This thermometer changed from 44° to 45° in Maine before I could get a picture.
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And this one changed from 101° to 100° in Mississippi before Pat could get a picture. It is HOT down here, still 98° as I write this.
I had to put a Flannel shirt over my t-shirt late afternoon because the cool breeze was whipping.
Only 68 degrees in the cabin. ;)
Quote from: Mooseherder on July 22, 2017, 08:03:06 PM
I had to put a Flannel shirt over my t-shirt late afternoon because the cool breeze was whipping.
Only 68 degrees in the cabin. ;)
You spend too much time in the South. :D :D :D :D ;)
I'm about to light the stove to warm things up a bit. ;)
It is 46 degrees this morning.
Same here. :D
And already 82° this morning here in North Mississippi.
70, a breeze, and the humidity is finally backing off a bit. I'll take it, but its a bit on the warm side for me.
MM how many miles did you travel
Y'all take your time visiting Lynn.....this SOUTHERN HEAT ain't letting up. smiley_sun smiley_sweat_drop
I did not know there was a North in Mississippi.
Quote from: thecfarm on July 23, 2017, 12:11:51 PM
I did not know there was a North in Mississippi.
:D :D smiley_thumbsup
About 75 miles from home we stopped at a favorite spot.
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Yup, a platter of Fried Catfish with the trimmin's. food3
When you get home, will you weigh in? :o
Yup, lost 7½ pounds. 8) Actually just joking, I have not weighed. ;D
A Lobster Roll diet and no grits for a month. ;)
Now I will readily admit that I/we did eat some Lobstah Rolls.
Our kinda eating routine when traveling is to eat a cereal breakfast, stop at McD for a sausage/biscuit mid morning, and then lunch/supper about mid afternoon. If we run out of steam we may eat a bowl of cereal or a few peanut butter/crackers with some milk before bedtime.
Of course there are times when Ice Cream gets snuck in. ;D
Oh come on Lynn
I have seen your posts with scrumptious lookin food and cant believe you and pat are are dieting while on the road.
Ice cream of course is not counted in the daily calorie intake.
Dosen't help when the Mainer Ice Cream server lady gets your small order of ice cream wrong and comes back with da bigger size one. cone_1
Man, I couldn't believe how much that man can eat. ;D
Oh really??
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So now someone needs to remind someone how tall their ice cream was !!! :o
So next we will probably be told how it was dumped into the trash can so that he could eat the cone. ::) Now, who in their right mind would believe that?? ???
OK, as we speak...
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But I'm only cleaning up some of what was bought in Vermont. ;D
Hey, thats the cone I whacked the top off into the trash can. ;)
I went back a couple nights later to order another small cone. The Mainer Ice Cream server lady took my order and walked away. She comes back to the window and asks " Was that a small or large again?"
She is 0 for 5.
Quote from: Magicman on July 24, 2017, 07:43:56 PMSo next we will probably be told how it was dumped into the trash can so that he could eat the cone. ::) Now, who in their right mind would believe that?? ???
Quote from: Mooseherder on July 24, 2017, 09:11:51 PM
Hey, thats the cone I whacked the top off into the trash can. ;)
See, did I tell you what he would say?? ???
Here are a few random pictures that I did not post while we were traveling:
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Don't mess with me and I will not mess with you.
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This guy escaped from Hamsley Hardwood. :o
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I am supposed to back the trailer to where??
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Logrite's CNC Plasma Cutter Table Operator.
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A Chevrolet Corvair Station Wagon with a camper.
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A close up of the Corvair. ;D
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Yes, PatD took a turn piloting the lobster boat.
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And Yes, this is a McDonalds.
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And Yes, Moxie also comes in a 2 liter bottle.
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A sad image of Woodhauler's (Ron Carter) truck door. I told Mooseherder more than once how much I enjoyed meeting Ron, and what a great guy he was. Loosing him was a sad Forestry Forum day. :'( It was our joy and pleasure to meet Ron, his wife Cathy Katie, his Son Nathan, a Daughter, and three Granddaughters. They will all forever be in our hearts.
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This excavator has a Maine license plate. :o
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I especially liked this view of Katahdin Mountain, the North end of the Appalachian Trail.
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Would Jim Rogers approve of this "timber frame"? :-\
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A wood burning heater inside of a McDonalds.
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thecfarm does NOT have ALL of the rocks.
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Jeff would Love to have this calendar.
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Can you hear me now?? ;D
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Driving through the covered bridge going to loggah's place. Yes, the camper was behind me. :o
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A pretty lady beside a pretty stream. :)
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This is the furthest North East that is possible to drive to in the United States.
And now some random ramblings about some things that we saw in the Glaciated North:
Mail Boxes hanging by chains.
Large Stars on many homes and barns.
Firewood for $3.00 per bundle.
Granite curbs instead of poured concrete.
Big Houses and Barns.
Barns with many windows.
Steep hills, both up and down.
Lobster Rolls.
Pretty streams.
Rocks, many rocks.
High and Low tides.
Victorian Houses.
WDH has Redbugs.
Woodhauler's Log Truck.
Black Metal Roofing.
EAB killed Ash trees.
Pepsi instead of Coke.
Road reconstruction, and much more needed.
People talk funny.
Houses that are built and built on to until they finally reach the barn. I suspect that this makes it easier to get to the barn when the snow is as high as the cows milk. ;D
Town Boundaries that extend miles from the town. ::)
Virginia has a State Police or Sheriff Deputy every three miles. :o
Dunkin Donuts everywhere.
loggah's Relics.
Cheryl's Paintings.
Grillin' Chef Glenn.
Ladders on roofs.
Hwy 119 through Pennsylvania. :o
Exit numbers are different from the mile markers.
If West Virginia was pressed flat, would it be larger than Texas?
Thank You to each Forestry Forum member and family that we had the pleasure to meet during our travels. My apology to those that we unknowingly drove past. The suggestions and recommendations were also valued and each added a bit of joy to our travels.
'Great thread.'
Sums it up!
I forgot to add that we drove a total of 5230 miles and visited 17 different states. :)
The mail box on a chain is the best set up.when the plow hits it no damage and you don't have to go look for it. Granite curbs yup lots of them. A lot of granite here. The license plate on the excavator if you put a plate on it the town can't charge the business tax on it
Quote from: Magicman on July 26, 2017, 07:04:49 AM
I forgot to add that we drove a total of 5230 miles and visited 17 different states. :)
thanks MM :) you should be over the warranty on your truck by now you should wash your truck real good after being in the north with all the salt to keep the metal maggots off it
I understand the granite curbs and license plate but what is this "(snow)plow" thing of which you speak?? :D
I could have showed ya a view of Mnt Kadahdin from the farm. ;D