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[Wisher1000]

I miss Maine.

Me, too! and I've never been there......

 

[superchemicalgirl]

I miss Maine.

Does this help you not miss it?

 

[Bunnylady]

Does this help you not miss it?

Oh, that takes me back! We lived in upperstate New York when I was, like, 10 - 12 years old. How could anyone forget "lake effect snow"?

 

[Arielle]

Quote: No! I love snow!!!! I had my truck to plow for many years; when I retired it I had to use a snow blower. I love clearing the driveway, the snow is beautiful in the trees and covering the ground. Took me 2-3 hours to clear 1200 foot drive. I live in New ENgland because I love the seasons, including the snowy one.

I was hoping for a few days vaca with the kids in Maine this summer, but soccer season has already started this week. So I've been thinking about going home for THanksgiving.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

No! I love snow!!!! I had my truck to plow for many years; when I retired it I had to use a snow blower. I love clearing the driveway, the snow is beautiful in the trees and covering the ground. Took me 2-3 hours to clear 1200 foot drive. I live in New ENgland because I love the seasons, including the snowy one.

I was hoping for a few days vaca with the kids in Maine this summer, but soccer season has already started this week. So I've been thinking about going home for THanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is still a great time around here - most of the tourists are gone and you can still see some gorgeous views. In fact, I love the coast in the winter with all its shades of grey.

I love snow, too, but I don't love it when I have to go to work. I'm like a giddy little child when it snows, I love to sit at the window and just stare at it falling (while wrapped up in a blanket, fire going...). I love to sleep all cuddled up when it's blowing crazily at my window.

But I don't love getting up an hour earlier than normal (which is already insanely early) so I can get out of my driveway and road unscathed.

Although I do have to say that my upgrade in 2009 to AWD has been one of the wisest moves I have ever made.

Just got the pie and crumb muffins out of the oven. I probably need to bake another 2 loaves of bread but I'm running on empty.

Goodnight, y'all.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Me, too! and I've never been there......

You're welcome to come visit. You do have to help with the farm chores and put up with about 20 roosters but I am a good hostess otherwise.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: I lived in a high tourist area--loved it when they all left. THe last time home was October and I was shocked to see how many tourists clogged the streets. I headed to a lesser known area, the kind that you have to be from the area to know about.

 

[Arielle]

I just finished dinner, using the talapia recipe. WOW Delicious. I"d definitely make it again. I"m doing atlins so I swapped out the Planko crumbs for a few walnuts. Added a nice crunch. And a little squeeze of lemon over the top . . . yummy.

I will be certain to keep talapia fillets in the freezer.

 

[dsqard]

SCG the picture with the lighthouse is beautiful! It does make me miss Maine in the summer and yes your snow picture reminds me why I don't want to move back.

Of course going for a visit during the Yarmouth Clam Fesitval to see the fireman's muster would not be out of the question. I haven't seen one of those in years.

 

[Stumpy]

That snow looks absolutely dreamy! I love snow -- just see it so rarely.