A beautiful, sunny, 21 degree day. We took a little walk on the ET at Pine Point Rd and saw 2 loons in the marsh!! One was very close, so we got a nice look at her. Think we will repeat tomorrow. it's another High Astronomical Tide time so the marsh is frozen up to the back yard. I threw a couple of rotten apples out earlier today and a squirrel is way up a tree enjoying one of them. Pretty cute. A crow picked one up and flew a short distance with it before deciding to drop it and munch on it where it fell!
Things we've learned about driving in Maine:
1. Do not speed. If you do, a Camaro, Charger, Mustang or other unmarked muscle-car will pull you over. I have heard about and have seen this. Hopefully that's all I'll experience.
2. Carry an extra coat and gloves in your car. And a flashlight. And a blanket.
3. And a shovel (to dig your wheels out), ice scraper w/brush, and a bottle of windshield-wiper fluid. This last item flummoxed me until I drove the other day on icky, wet roads. I see filling up in the very near future. Luckily, every store you enter has stacks and stacks of gallon jugs of this available.
I'm starting to realize this may be a bigger change than my head has actually understood yet. So many everyday things are similar: the routines of work and housekeeping. And most all the things in between are so different: living near a big city, living with water everywhere, the climate. Things people value are mostly similar, though there is intensity in different areas. Individuality is valued more than doing/being like everyone else. People seem to be more accepting of each others differences, not just "tolerant."
We miss you and hope for a happy holiday season for all.
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