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ABC Wednesday - B is for Boat

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:51:31 PST

B is for Boat..........

Stranded under some downed trees in the swim area earlier in the summer, this abandoned row boat managed to get itself freed.

The very slight current that keeps the water flowing over the top of the dam brought this little boat to it's edge.

Luckily the floating buoy line kept it from going over the top.

It was half filled with water from the holes along it's side, and a storm eventually blew it back over within reach.

We pulled it on land, and the next time we went down to the lake, it was gone.

Perhaps the owner rescued it, or the town had it removed before somebody tried to use it.

We'll never know but hopefully it was fixed to be enjoyed again.

This is the tenth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Chives and Ant - Our World

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:06:42 PST

Chives and Ant - Our World

Purple chives in the garden during the summer.

When I went out in the morning to grab a few pictures, they had many ants crawling over them.

They were interested in the water or dew that had collected on the blooms during the night.

As soon as they were dry - the ants were gone.

ABC Wednesday - A is for Abstract

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:10:00 PST

A is for Abstract..........

Dripping water made this little piece of art in the ice.

It was water all the way down the center.

When it froze over at night, the darkness disappeared in the middle as the whole area became white again.

Kind of a cool abstract made by Mother Nature herself.

The start of this ABC Wednesday begins round 10 of this popular meme.

Enjoyed by all, we thank our founder Mrs. Nesbitt, and her team, for keeping it all together for us!

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Iced Branch

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:42:36 PST

Iced Branch

Winter has finally arrived.

With the temperature to be below zero for the next couple of nights, the hard ice is sure to stick around for a few days.

Keeping warm inside is the goal for the day.

Some baking will keep it extra toasty.

And a movie in the evening with the fleece throw tucked in around the neck sounds great to me!

Customer Disappointment

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:33 PST

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The older customers that use the Walgreens pharmacies for their medicines are very upset these days.

They now have to get their medications through the mail.

And many of them know how that goes.

It gets lost or delayed.

Perhaps it even gets stolen as it is easy to tell when medications are in a package.

And they are very worried that no will be looking out for them.

Walgreens and Express Scripts will no longer be partners when it comes to prescriptions.

And since many people have Express Scripts as their prescription provider, they will no longer be able to get their medicines at their local Walgreens.

They love their pharmacists who take the time to look for medicine interactions and answer all their questions.

To help them, there is a Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens that will offering a special discount on it's annual membership plan.

Hopefully it can help ease the transition for them.

This parting of ways between the two companies also affects the military as their prescription provider is Tricore, which is a client of Express Scripts.

Concerned customers can contact their local media to let them know how they feel.

By following Walgreens on Twitter and liking Walgreens on Facebook, you can keep yourself updated.

ABC Wednesday - Z is for Zone

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:50:45 PST

Z is for Zone..........

This construction zone has been this way for over a year now.

This bridge spans the Great Bay between Dover Point and Newington.

The bridge in the fore ground is the "new" one that has been in service for about 25 years.

The green one behind it is the old one that was banned to all traffic once the new one was opened.

It will be used for foot traffic once it is made safe.

FYI - when Google maps was made - they didn't include this bridge in their map configurations.

They would send travelers from Dover all the way around the bay, through Maine, then up along the other side of the bay to get them to Newington.

It made national news when this was discovered - we all had a good chuckle over that little oversight.

It was a good thirty mile plus trip around for those who weren't familiar with the area for what is just a quick drive over a bridge.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Outlet Under the Dam

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:01:24 PST

Under the Dam

Any other year at this time, this scene would not be possible.

There would be so much snow.

And the cold would have the water froze up solid.

But not this year yet.

The lake isn't frozen, and the water is still drizzling out the side outlet of the dam.

It has been a strange winter to be sure.

ABC Wednesday - Y is for Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:24:38 PST

Y is for Yoga..........

A new activity for me - Yoga.

I started it back in October when the swimming for the season had come to end.

It has only been a couple of months, but the flexibility and balance I have gained feels so good.

I use a couple of videos I picked up, and I have a long way to go to ever get close to performing the poses the way the instructor does though.

But she is also at least half my age, so I don't have any misconceptions that I will ever be that flexible.

If you are looking for a gentle way to get some exercise, I would highly recommend Yoga - just take it slow and easy at first.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Ice Covered Leaf - Our World

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:30:52 PST

Ice Covered Leaf - Our World

A scene from last winter - it was a record setting one for ice and snow amounts.

We have not had a scene even close to this photo this year.

Most of the precipitation falling out of the sky has been rain.

Which is really strange for New England - we are known for our snowstorms.

There are no complaints on this end though - the less snow the better!

Welcome 2012

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:46:43 PST

Happy New Year!

2011 has been a hard year for many.

And as we head into the unknown of 2012, the hope is there for better times as a new year begins.

Wishing you all a healthy, prosperous, and happy New Year!

ABC Wednesday - X is for XX

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:13:08 PST

X is for XX..........

I am really stretching it this week - after nine rounds, my "X" vocabulary has dwindled considerably.

My youngest will be turning twenty years old this year, leaving the teens behind to begin a new decade.

And to represent the number twenty in Roman Numerals, one uses the capital letter "X" two times.

Ten for each "X" equals twenty.

XX = 20.

Really stretching the X for this week, and I hope it qualifies!

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

The Happiest of Holidays to All

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:51:00 PST

Happy Holidays!

However you celebrate this holiday season, here's wishing it is a happy one!

Season Greetings and Happy Holidays to our friends all over this big wide world.

Hope it is special for each of you in it's own way.

ABC Wednesday - W is for Winter Solstice

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:24:19 PST

W is for Winter Solstice..........

Winter doesn't officially arrive until 12:30 am on 12/22/11.

On this Winter Solstice day, the Earth's northern axis, or North Pole, is pointing the farthest from the sun as it will get.

That makes it the shortest day of daylight in the year - the area above the Arctic Circle will have 24 hours of darkness.

Then, the next day, the day's light will start getting longer.

Granted, it is only by minutes, but I bet those who reside in the Arctic Circle region are awfully happy about that!

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Summer Ocean View - Our World

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:24:48 PST

Summer Ocean View - Our World

It is different in this spot each time we visit it at the ocean.

Different flowers for each season, and even though they are wild flowers, they change each year.

Which makes me think that someone must clear them out.

A couple of summers ago, it was overrun with milkweed and thistle.

There have been none of these plants there since.

I kind of miss the fluff and little Goldfinch birds that love the thistle seeds.

Glad we were able to see it when it was there!

ABC Wednesday - V is for Verdant

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:55:08 PST

V is for Verdant..........

So green and lush is this field in the spring.

Quite a contrast to the brown of the fall that has yet to be covered in snow.

The hope of the spring is what keeps those of us, who are not too fond of winter, going.

I will say, it has been nice to not be covered with that snow yet.

But it will come as it always does.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Rocky Shore

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:21:06 PST

Rocky Shore

New England has some beautiful sandy beaches.

But this scene of rocky shoreline becomes more the norm as one travels further north up the coast.

Maine is known for it's rocky coast, and this is a typical view of a Maine beach.

Still quite beautiful.

Hopefully we will be able to retire to a spot such as this in the next few years.

Surely looking forward to it!

Not the Same Old Slim-Fast

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:00:24 PST

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Slim-Fast has been around for many years.

I first tried it almost 25 years ago when all that was available was the powder that was added to milk to make a shake.

From what I remember, it was pleasantly tasting, and I did loose weight.

But like most people who are constantly fighting the weight issue, it didn't stay off.

I have been up and down with the weight over the years, and at this point in my life, as long as I eat right and keep up with my exercise routine, I feel that is what is important.

But, sometimes, the urge to loose weight comes back around, especially at this time of the year when a few extra pounds are sure to find their way to my hips.

So when I received a coupon in the mail to try the new Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan, I thought I would give it a shot.

I purchased the Chocolate shake drink, and was surprised to see they were already premixed and ready to use.

That certainly makes it much easier than the powders I used to use.

The 3-2-1 Plan includes eating three of the Slim-Fast delicious snack bars, fruit, nuts, or veggies.

Two of the shakes or meal bars are also consumed.

And by eating one 500 calorie balanced meal that includes half a plate of veggies, and a quarter each of protein and grains, the food consumed provides the necessary nourishment for the day.

I found my Slim-Fast 3-2-1 products in my grocery store, but they are also available at Wal-Mart and Target and online at Amazon.com.

Keeping my fingers crossed that the extra holiday goodies won't find their way to my hips with this diet plan.

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Pile of Leaves

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:10:45 PST

Pile of Leaves

Mother Nature sure made someone's job pretty easy.

She blew all the leaves in the park right up against the fence.

Ready for the leaf vacuumer to come and get them - with little effort on their part.

They are all gathered around a cleat for large boat to tie up to.

I have not seen these cleats used in years, but I remember while growing up they always had a thick rope around them, keeping a large boat in place.

Not much has changed at this place since those days, but I suspect that someday, those boat cleats will be removed and sold for the heavy metal that they are .

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ABC Wednesday - U is for Unblinking

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:59:36 PST

U is for Unblinking..........

He stares straight ahead.

Unblinking.

Totally ignoring the black clicking thing that sometimes gets too close for his liking.

Not letting anything get to him, he held this pose as I closed in on him.

He could only stand it for so long though.

After the click, he just had to get up and leave.

I do appreciate the cooperation that he so sparingly bestows on me though.

Every once in a while I can get a decent photo of our feral cat, Rusty.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

ABC Wednesday - T is for Tubes

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:30:22 PST

T is for Tubes..........

We travel this back road each spring in our search for our delicious fiddleheads.

We pass several streams and several farms in this beautiful region.

But upon passing this farm beside a stream, we noticed these strange white tubes following alongside the river's edge.

We couldn't figure out what they could possible be, and decided to take a look inside of them.

Not wanting to be spotted by the landowner, we made it quick and were surprised with our find.

Inside each one was a tree seedling.

Not sure what kind of trees they were protecting, but each one was a single stick.

It's hard to see in the photo, but there are hundreds of these tubes all along the river.

It will be interesting when we go back this spring to see how they are doing.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

ABC Wednesday - S is for Snow

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:08:38 PST

S is for Snow..........

Dawn was breaking on this slippery morning as we traveled along the back roads.

After a quick snow storm a few hours before, we caught the sun as the clouds began to part.

The road was a sheet of ice, but worth the trouble to stop and grab a shot.

Within a couple of hours, the snow was completely gone.

As if it was never there.

But we have the proof!

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

A Garden Helper

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:33:54 PST

A Garden Helper

This past summer I had a helper in my pot of basil.

She hid under the leaves during the heat of the day, and in the evenings, she would appear on top of the leaves.

The spray from the watering hose would send her scurrying back under, but as soon as it stopped she reappeared.

She wasn't afraid of me, and I didn't bother her.

She worked at keeping the pesky bugs away.

My basil grew beautifully, and she had her family in the hosta plants below the basil pot.

We both lived peacefully with each other - being that she stayed outside.

If she had been inside, well, I can't say she would have raised a family.

Everything works well when we all respect each other's space!

ABC Wednesday - R is for Rust

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:49:19 PST

R is for Rust..........

Driving by a large construction site for a bridge over the bay, I saw this pile of pointed metal pipes.

They had been sitting there long enough to get a layer of rust built up on them.

We stopped to grab a quick photo, and ended up talking with one of the workers about the project.

Never did find out what theses are used for, but I thought the coloring was interesting.

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

ABC Wednesday - Q is for Quest

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:41:00 PST

Q is for Quest..........

We are going to my most favorite place to be - the Ocean.

And you had better believe I will be on a quest.

A quest to fill the memory card in my camera will lots of photos.

And my husband will also be on a quest.

The bait is extra smelly and ready to be used on the fishing pole.

Hopefully he will catch the "big one" and I will have the photo to prove it!

This is the ninth round of ABC Wednesday. If you would like to join in please visit this site for the details.

Something Different

noreply@blogger.com (kml) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:24:48 PST

Something Different

I use Twitter to help promote my site and occasionally do some tweets that I get paid for.

I am picky, so I choose things that I think are interesting, and hopefully my readers do too.

I use a service called Sponsored Tweets to do this.

They are having a deal now, and this post contains a link to that deal.

I have also posted this widget at the bottom of the blog, so once this post gets buried, it will still be available.

Just trying something different to see how it works out.

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