Finally, a Rainy Day

It finally rained yesterday. A heavy series of intense downpours accompanied by lighting and thunder, sending Lucy scurrying to her safe space in the bathroom. We used yesterday’s poor weather as justification to actually leave the lake and go into Camden for a while. I picked up fishing reinforcements at Maine Outdoor Sports, then we putzed around town for a while. Walking through the streets of Camden, Maine always has a sedating effect on me, so I stopped at Zoot for a hot cafe mocha.

Before the rains came our day started with watching our church’s service on YouTube. No, it’s not the same thing as being there, most often a very poor substitute. But when you’re 850 miles away from your church family, its a blessing to be able to get a glimpse of them all together. 

A couple days ago on Pam’s birthday, one of our neighbors up here, Gil Bryant, knocked on our door with a gift for her—an overflowing pint of fresh raspberries he had picked at his house! I am here to tell you that you haven’t tasted raspberries like the ones that come from somebody’s back yard in Maine. Ever since, Pam has been scouring the internet looking for baking ideas. She settled on something called a raspberry tart which includes Pillsbury croissant dough, raspberries and semi-sweet dark chocolate chips. Pictures to follow!!

This morning the wind is up, which always happens the day after rain at the lake. So far there are no whitecaps, so not as bad as the other day. Pam will spend most of the day getting the guest house ready for Gordon and Leigh Ann Fort who arrive on Tuesday. Looks like their three day visit will be blessed with perfect weather—bright sunshine, high temperatures in the middle 70’s all three days!

Finally, my favorite picture from yesterday…