ON THE ROAD AGAIN

As Wille so aptly said it....
"On the road again,
Just can't wait to get on the road again
like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
insisting that the world keep turning our way
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET ON THE ROAD AGAIN"
ROAD TRIP- a journey via automobile

I guess driving the 22,500 miles to the Arctic Ocean last summer wasn't enough. So after overpacking the SUV again we are off and running to celebrate the open road. This year we are headed to the Eastern half of the good ol'USA on up to St. Edwards Island and Newfoundland. More family, friends, Fishers, faith and forests. Will we qualify as Professional Road Trippers? Is this the Baby Boomer version of hitchhiking? Does Dashboarding count as exercise? So glad I can pack the "extras" and not pay "extra" and so love not having to stand in line to take off my shoes to change states. Besides it's an excellent way to shed some skin and live out loud. Check out the schedule and see if you're on the trip tick. Our most valuable souvenir are the hugs and stories we can't wait to share. Look over at the archived blogs on the right side as it stores the "older" blog entries there....don't want you to miss the trip from day one!

CONFIRMED ROADIES

After last summers "once in a life time road trip" we were hooked-if bored one evening see pamelacollins.blogspot.com (North to Alaska) for sordid details. There are plenty of reasons to hit the road and celebrate America's (and Canada too!) cultural heritage and natural wonders. Although we haven't experienced the meandering version-our trip is kinda planned and suits our purpose. Our focus are the FIVE F'S (family, friends, fishers, faith, forests). With the blessing of health and time we are free to visit and experience our F's. We have also learned the way to a healthy life style on a long road trip....goal for this trip is to eat green and healthy- no more Bubba's Jerky and Corn Dogs. Bubba is even bringing his Vita Mixer. Nothing like a Slimey I mean green smoothie to start the day off. Pleep only indulges in the banana smoothies...no green for the Pleepmeister. And yes there has been a new addition to the Collins Road Family- Pleep now has a sister- Pleetisha (aka Sis). After he laid down the rules of the road to Sis and made it clear who is in charge of this rig she smiled sweetly and said "you bet Bro!" So come along for the ride- Happy Trails!


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Thursday, September 9, 2010

DAY 24 OGUNQUIT....SUMMER ON THE MAINE COAST

OGUNQUIT- meaning beautiful place by the sea, and that it is.
Ogunquit is famous for many things-it's three miles of white sand beaches, its historic artist colony, its vibrant gay community, and its spectacular Marginal Way (a mile long footpath that winds along scenic cliffs from Ogunquit village to picturesque Perkins Cove).  And our friends the Anderson's live right on that spot!    I can see why they spend 5 months up here every summer.  Wow!  Thirty years ago the Maine legislature passed an act to detach Ogunquit from neighboring Wells- and what a town it's made of itself.  Artsy, quirky, sometimes crowded (hello Boston and New Yorkers), occasionally rowdy (hello Boca), very interesting, great restaurants and cute shops.  And Elizabeth even colored Boca's roots and highlights.....whoooo hoo.  no easy feat.


Yes, that is a mini draw bridge.


OGun's version of Burger King....

No  star bucks allowed here...and what  way to have a cup of Java.
John and Bubba have Lobster Rolls and Clam Chowder on the brain.


Love the "Marginal Way"-the foot path running along the rugged shore line is a great place for a stroll.  The town has 3 miles of pristine, ledges and the broad Atlantic- yes I put my toe in it-brrrrrrrrrr.  We are talking 52degrees- how can those folks play in that water!?

Enjoyed watching the seal take that sun bath.  Yes the seal population has really increased on the north east coast.   Do these tasty morsels increase the shark population?  Not to worry.  In the US waters there have been only 1,033 confirmed attacks by sharks since 1900- a scant six of them coming off the New England Coast.  In all "only" 51 people have been killed y sharks in the US waterways in the last 110 years.  Not big numbers, but all it takes is one.  In the meantime the seals are certainly cute to observe.
Friends, this town is way way cool.  Mainerville!


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Another Long & Winding Road

Another Long & Winding Road
3,300 Miles Is A Short Haul For This Crowd