Week 103 6/18/17
Since 2012, some of my college friends have met for a weekend each year. Past convergences have been in Austin, Dorset Vermont, Randolph NH, Seattle (twice) and this year in Boothbay Harbor Maine. It's the first time we've met at a place where none of us live. Spruce Point Inn was the destination. We rented two "town houses" and one single room to accommodate the whole crowd.
Paul and Charlie wanted a river fishing trip first, so they drove up a little late. Looks like Charlie caught a big one.
Joe and Pam brought a chess-drinking game that they found at a yard sale. They set it up with red and white wine but the game kind of fizzled out because someone took a move that was illegal and nobody knew who it was or how far back it was done. I wasn't really paying attention.
Ron and Joe in the kitchen.
We took a ride into town to look at the boats and the shops. One day we went to a lobster/clam shack.
This is the signature style of chair at the hotel. It was more comfortable than it looks. I like the oversized armrests that are parallel to the ground for resting snacks and drinks.
The weather was not the best on our weekend. People who wanted to kayak were mostly discouraged by rain and high winds. But all were anxious to see the renowned Botanic Garden. Here are Andy, Sherry, Charlie and Paul S.
I was interested in the black petunias.
We all liked this picture of Liz.
Walking through the garden with Phil, Liz and Paul S.
Phil, Claudia, Paul A and Sherry.
Paul A at the Fairy House Garden space where children are given materials and permission to create little houses. This wall might have been inspiration or a good backdrop for a child's creation.
Several of our group borrowed bikes from the inn.
The inn property included a very attractive series of hiking trails. I liked this new growth.
Paul A on a hiking trail.
