Just as when Glenn was Zane’s age, we visited the Monmouth fair and watched the horse and oxen pulling. The animals are still huge, handsome and strong. This well-trained pair is pulling a load of almost 10,000 lbs – check out that stack of cement blocks on the sled!

At every opportunity we did our best to reduce the local lobster population. This fella is about to go for his last swim – in the cooking pot.

Our relatives kindly hosted a great lobster feast for us. Between bites we visited and reminisced about the many such gatherings we had shared over the last 40 years or more. Special thanks to Jackie, Carlo, and chef Craig!

Here Zane gets a lesson from Aunt Ruth and Uncle Buster on the fine art of lobster deconstruction. This amazing couple recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary!

During our week at Androscoggin Lake we relaxed, swam, and watched the wildlife - including bald eagles, osprey, loons, and moose.

When we weren’t relaxing we spent a good deal of time paddling around and exploring the lake and its islands. Zane now prefers to paddle his own boat.

The scenery was wonderful and the setting peaceful. After the sun set and another day came to an end, the call of the loons would float out over the lake and send us off to sleep.