9/19/06 (Tuesday): It's very cool and foggy today and the wind is beginning to blow the beautiful red leaves off the maple trees here in the campground. They are blowing around in the bright green grass like schools of tropical fish on a reef. The fog drifts in the open windows of the camp store and makes it feel even cooler than it really is. A good day for a cup of tea and a good book (but I have to work until 3 PM and then do laundry).

We're having a fine time with my cousin and her husband. They have a beautiful motor home that dwarfs our little rig in every way, but we're both happy campers, so it doesn't matter a bit. I made dinner on Sunday (grilled veggies and BBQ chicken and sweet potatoes) and we ate on the picnic table. Then we had a fire and sat around talking and enjoying some wine and beer. What a relaxing way to end a day! We enjoyed it so much that we did the same thing last night! Donna made some great Oriental green beans, the guys grilled some fish they'd caught that morning, and I contributed some ham with a honey glaze (because Donna and I don't care for mackeral). We had another fire and some more good conversation. Life is good!

Tonight we were planning to have dinner at the Bayview Restaurant on Camden Harbor, but since it's so chilly and foggy, we might wait until tomorrow to do that. The best way to enjoy a seafood dinner is to sit outside. It's supposed to rain tomorrow, so we might go to the Farnsworth Art Museum and/or the maritime museum in Rockland. Thursday we'll do the scenic drive down to Port Clyde--maybe we'll have our dinner at the Dip Net instead of the Bayview! Donna and Dave want to eat some lobster while they're here. On Friday, if it's nice, we might do a lighthouse cruise or maybe drive to Acadia. They have to leave Saturday morning. They're heading to Colorado for some skiing.

We're looking forward to a visit from Julie and John next week.

That's all the news from Maine. I'll get some pictures and post again soon!