As August Winds Down....

We traveled to Maine to visit the Harrises on Mt. Desert Island and then to Bangor for my annual birthday bash, thanks to Christina!

My very oldest friend, Annie Wadsworth Moody, met us at Christina's for a birthday lunch.

Christina, otherwise a strong pacifist, showed us how she keeps Gwen, her giant cat, from sneaking up on helpless little birds.

Once back in Chocorua, we got a visit from John and Amelia Kender, and their hopeful black Scottie watching John barbeque marinated chicken which Amelia had prepared.  Hmmm--very wonderful guests, all three.

Chocorua heads into the fall:  chipmunk scarfing down munchies on our porch chair. 

Cheeky little guy!

 

Wild turkey crossing the lawn.

 

Princess Lea chomping down the ever-grapeless grape vine under the oak tree,

 

and a calm evening on Chocorua Lake.