It was chilly when Sebastian and I awoke this morning. Fall is definitely approaching here in the North Country of New York. I've switched my breakfast food back to the old fashioned oatmeal with maple syrup. I am looking forward to apple picking though. I hope I am still here for that event. The trees are heavily laden and should be an abundant crop. We are very close to Hick's Orchard where they have not only apples of many varieties but cider, cider donuts and their new "Ice Wine".
We went to the Washington County Farmers Fair over in Greenwich, NY. I always enjoy going to this fair where you have to dodge the cow flops as you walk around the booths. All the farm families are there showing their crops, cattle and crafts. The food is always great fun. I usually over indulge but I didn't this time. Watched the turbo tractor pull and the draft horse pull. That evening we attended a picnic in the village and I became sick. I was sick all the next day and most of the time I was in Maine. It was like Montazuma's Revenge which I had years ago in Mexico. I think it was some peppers I ate at the picnic that did it.
I went to Maine with a friend for 4 days. We stayed with several other couples from Hartford. We were one house from the beach in Saco Bay. The weather was fantastic. Lots of beach walking, searching for treasures of the sea and sitting in the sunshine. We did some antiguing one day. I found a beautiful pair of brass shell shaped scounces and a long wooden box that has been wood burned with a grape design. I will put them in my new house on each side of the china cabinet. Some site seeing brought us to Pemaquid Light in Boothbay Harbor. I have some pics to share with you. We had a delightful typical Maine lunch on a pier near Fort William Henry. That king certainly had many forts named for him. The climb to the top of the lookout tower was worth it for the impressive view of the bay stretched out in front of us with many anchored boats. We stopped at the Long Trail brewery in Bridgewater, VT for lunch on the return trip. A fun time. I missed Sebastian who stayed home with my family. He seems to thrive when I am away but is very happy to see me return.
I'm sorry I had to change addresses but there was a person reading and commenting that I didn't wish to hear from.
Last night we sat around a bon fire under the incredible stars. My friend and I went up to the fire alone on the ATV but then decided to go get Sebastian. I took the ATV alone down to my friend's house, put Bashey on the seat in front of me and gave him his first ATV ride across the recently chopped corn field. He was ok just a little shaky. It got very cold as the darkness dropped in on us, at least for me it was cold but I am a bit thin blooded after almost 20 yrs. in the south during the cold weather.
Happy Labor Day weekend to all.
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