We were once again fortunate to spend some time with friends at the camp in Maine this year. The lake was cool, quiet, and peaceful. The weather superb. The fellowship was Grade A Number One!
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Day is Done in Maine Camp
Our youngest, Itsy Bit, believes herself to be the world's best fisherwoman. This year at eight years old, she learned to bait the hook herself with the struggling, resistant, and slippery nightcrawlers. And also, remove the kibbers from the hook once caught and drop them in a pail of water. Once she collects a dozen, she releases back into the water and catches them again.
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Itsy Bit Fishing for Kibbers
Vacations are for relaxing. My lovely wife illustrates well that putting up one's feet, setting up in the partial shade and sun with a good magazine, soft breezes, and quiet are the perfect algorithm for a nap. I think that is an iced "Not Your Father's Root Beer" in hand!
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Totally Relaxed in Maine
And what would the Fourth of July be without a bit of evening noise? Each year, it seems we try to outdo ourselves just a little bit more over the prior year! I love the color and lithography on the fireworks packages!
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Preparing for Evening Fireworks 01
This year, we had so many fireworks that I called out a tribute and blessing to many parties just prior to each launch:
God Bless the Lakes and Ponds!
God Bless the Town of Sangerville!
God Bless the State of Maine!
God Bless the US House of Representatives!
God Bless the US Senate!
God Bless the US Supreme Court!
God Bless the President of the United States!
Etc! Etc! Etc!
We cast many blessings upon the waters...I kid you not! We heard a few chuckles from other camps across the water!
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Preparing for Evening Fireworks 02
And here is my friend, the Irish Patriarch of Festivity, the local Artist-in-Residence. Thanks for all your hospitality and inspiration, Bob!
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Irish Patriarch and Artist-in-Residence
Usually, the last thing we do before we drive away each year after our visit is get a picture of the gang. This is a thirty-eight year tradition! Hard to believe. Here is this year's rendition of the Fourth of July gang. The memories are precious.....
Copyright James E. Martin 2015 Fourth of July Gang
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