Whale Watching

It costs around $60 per person to take the whale watching tour boat in Bar Harbor. And they go really fast to get you out there. A lot of people get sea sick. And when a whale is spotted, there is almost a stampede to that side of the boat so everyone can get a look and take a photo. Sooo, instead, we went with friends on their boat on our own whale watch. And we did see them! We also saw porpoises (how to you make porpoise plural??) and seals. We had a picnic on the boat and there was no stampede or tourists to get in our way. But I did get a little sick, I admit. We went about 13 miles out. So that was a long ride. And it was choppy out there. And that's my defense. I don't know how Ric does it every day. I was just pleasure crusing and got sick. Anywho. These are not the kind of whales that jump completely out of the water or do tricks and jumps. But it was still really neat to see and amazing how close we got to them.

That's the mountains of Acadia in the background. Way in the background. I've never been out this far!

If you feed the seagulls, kids, they wont go away!

Tyler and Samson

another use for lobster bands. jewelry.

Bass Harbor Light

Lobsta Boat Races

Lobster (aka Lobsta) Boat Races in neighboring Bass Harbor. We were with the Alley family on f/v Under Pressure which placed second in their divison. Holla! And I'm sorry, there are alot of pics here, I just couldn't help myself. f/v Katelyn Nicole, above and left

The Elusive Bald Eagle of Cranberry

And God said to Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth. (Genesis 9:17)

Tyler's in Da House

Tyler is spending the summer with us. Found work in an island boatyard. Doubled our grocery bill. But otherwise, is good company.

Pettin' a Pickle with a Purpose

Samson and I went halibut fishing with Captain Cory (and Cari) and while we were out there, way out there, we came across Ric and Nicko. Since we were grilling hot dogs on the boat, Cari handed them some too. From one boat to the other. It was really cute. How 'bout that for service?! While we were out to sea, we saw a porpoise (which Samson called a "purpose") and he got to touch the halibut which he said felt like petting a pickle. And you know what, that's true!