Monday, April 16, 2012

CONTENTMENT~ THE MAINE WAY

The day was hot...the sky was blue...the wind was blowing...tossing the scent of freshly spread manure into the air...with chores complete...I looked at him and he looked at me...off to the ocean we went...
the cry of the gulls welcomed us...
the cold ocean water lapped at our toes...and so it begins...summer fare...the return of freshly caught lobster...and my husband...content...with a belly full of clams...these are the days we have been waiting for...
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24 comments:

  1. AliApril 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Fried or steamers? But yes, these are the days that I live for...

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  2. JuliaApril 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Although I live on a farm, I never cared much for the smell of manure but lobster and clams is a different story. I love seafood. JB

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  3. summersundays-jwApril 16, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Sounds perfect! Happy summer!

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  4. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowApril 16, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Blue skies and a warm breeze sets the tone for a perfect day at the beach.

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  5. Jacque.April 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Sweet!!!

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  6. Farm GirlApril 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    It sounds wonderful. I think it looks like a very nice day. I like contentment the Maine way. :)

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  7. JaniceApril 17, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Perfect! I share your love of the beach.

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  8. RowanApril 17, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Lucky you! Here it's cold and pouring with rain:(

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  9. Pix at Under the OaksApril 17, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    It sounds perfect Julie! No more snow!! CH love clams any old way they are served up :)

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  10. KimApril 17, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Oh, I know - I can't wait either. The first big lobster boil and then shucking clams on the deck. Sitting at the edge of the water with the waves lapping at our toes. Yeah, summer is on the way!

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  11. GinnyApril 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Happy warm sunny days, friend.

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  12. Mugwump WooliesApril 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Oh...you lucky girl! Perfect day!
    Robyn

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  13. Holly Hills PrimitivesApril 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Sounds like a dream come true! Dawn

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  14. EllenApril 17, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    What a wonderful day!!! Happy summertime!

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  15. NanaNor'sApril 17, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Hi, I've only been to Maine once but hubby and I fell in love with the state. We keep hoping to get back again for several weeks. Oh the seafood is so good too. Right now I'm enjoying the islands but would love to come feast on the lobster and calms.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Noreen

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  16. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesApril 17, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    As the sign says " . . . the way life should be"

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  17. Rock River StitchesApril 17, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Now I'm hungry for Lobster!! I'm so ready for Summer!!!

    Tammy

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  18. acorn hollowApril 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    It was a lovely day and a lovely way to spend it. I will take steamers but I will never pass up fried.:)
    Cathy

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  19. from me to thee.........April 18, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    sounds awesome...never been out east, that will be my next trip....

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  20. PondsideApril 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I'm longing for some of those days. It's still chilly here, but there is promise in the wind from the west.

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  21. Rugs and PugsApril 18, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Sounds like a perfect day!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  22. Terry and LindaApril 22, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    You and me both! I am so an anything but wintertime girl. Old woman, but oh well.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  23. EveApril 24, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    When the wind blows here in the mountain woods I can hear and smell the Maine Atlantic!!!! So glad I know that experience!

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  24. VickieApril 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Aw, loved this post and how you ended with your hubby there. I love this time of year! And I love the ocean, altho we live quite a ways off from it. Lucky you to be so close - very poetic post!

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