Back at the keyboard again

First off, it’s Memorial Day weekend, we honor the service men, women and veterans who have served our country at great personal sacrifice, Thank you.

I have dropped off the bloggers radar for over a week now. Haven’t had time to do a decent write up. Last weekend I was working on the town newsletter, which was held up by me attending the town meeting (which approved my funding for another year). I ended up working Sunday and Monday night until 1am to make deadline. Tuesday night Carol and I went to the Troop meeting. There were two Board of Reviews to be done (1^st Class and Life ranks). Ian went to do a Crossover ceremony for a Cub Scout Pack in So. Portland. Wednesday we attended Senior Night at Ian’s High School where awards, recognition and scholarships were handed out. Ian received a very nice scholarship from the Shakers for his work in the Shakers Studies program. Taylor came away with several scholarships herself. Congratulations to both of you. It was a terrific evening. Thursday, once we were all home we stayed there. Ian’s Graduation gift arrived via UPS. A new cell phone on a plan. We’ve been on the GO phones for a couple of years so with Ian heading out to college it was time to improve his cell service.

Friday, Carol and I left with the camper to go to Mt. Desert Island for the holiday weekend. We are staying at the Bass Harbor Campground, Lois and Jim are here at the site beside us. Ian is home with the dogs and his own plans. Great cell phone reception here to stay in touch, though the WiFi is weak at our site I can access the net at the rec hall. Today, Lois and Carol and I hiked a trail up and around Mt Acadia. A terrific hike on a very nice day, about 3 plus hours. We ate lunch overlooking Somes Sound with the view stretching out to the outer islands. Here are some pictures from that hike.