Concord Market Days 2019 — Friday, June 21.
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For the last few years we have made a point of not missing Concord’s vibrant ‘Market Days‘. So, 2019, was not going to be an exception. We had to be in Concord anyway (for I to pick-up some new gas permeable contact lenses) and we knew beforehand that the weather (unlike the previous day) was going to be amenable. And that was indeed the case.
We got there around 2:40pm. Parking was NOT an issue. We were able to park, at a meter, on South Main street just yards from the start of the blocked off section. That was good. There was no rain. Some dark clouds on and off. But, also some sun.
Met some great artists. That is always the bonus.
Everybody is so friendly and after the soaking they had on Thursday happy that the rain had been replaced by crowds. I hope they all did well. Not sure why we need 5 or 6 separate large tents all selling the same ‘South American’ artifacts. None of them are local. We did buy some stuff from one of them and I had a brief chat with the proprietor. He is from New York and drove up for this. He claims he also does Sandwich Fair. Not sure that they are all related but to I it would make sense just to have two tents. But, c’est la vie.
If you can please do try to make it.
Concord is vibrant. They really make an effort. Thank you.
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‘Bar Harbor’ (‘Acadia’), Maine To Start Using Parking Meters As Of Summer 2019.
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I can see and appreciate the good and bad of this. Parking, especially ‘extended parking if you are going out on the water’, can get crazy in Bar Harbor during the Summer rush. Legal, extended parking is only possible on a section of ‘West Street’ — close to ‘Eden St’ (i.e., Route 3). This part gets filled up pretty quickly in the morning.
This said we invariably manage to find a place to park in Bar Harbor: morning, noon or night. The meters could help. Plus, there is always the FREE bus.
Lets see what transpires. I feel bad for the locals and workers that will have to pay. Bar Harbor is an expensive place to live and work.
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Boston, ‘Museum of Science’, In 25 Pictures — Saturday, January 12, 2019.
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We went to Boston, on Saturday, January 12, 2019, for the last day of ‘Durgin Park‘. But, given we are members (of long-standing) of the ‘Museum of Science‘ it would have been crazy not to spend some time there as well. And that is exactly what we did, and as ever it was worthwhile and rewarding. Plus, as members we get discounted parking; $22 for 9-hours (which by Boston standards is not too bad).
I took more pictures — many more. But, just wanted to share a few with you. Enjoy.
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Boston Chinatown “Chinese New Year 2018” Dragon Parades Are Sunday, Feb. 25 — BUT, Heavy Rain.
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In past years we have had BLIZZARDS — e.g., 2013 for the Chinatown New Year.
This year, for Boston, it is heavy rain, 5″ – 8″ snow for us.
The Dragon Parades won’t be fun in the rain.
Yes, you could watch them from a restaurant, but that is NOT much fun.
Plus, Chinatown isn’t exactly car friendly and parking, even outside of New Year, is hard. So, you really need to walk.
So, a heads up. If you plan to go on Sunday you will get soaked.
They are serving Dim Sum, at China Pearl, on Saturday. I called and checked.
I can’t, however, get any sense as to whether there will be any Dragon Parades on Saturday. I SUSPECT that there might be — because of the Sunday rain. But, I could be wrong.
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Nobska Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
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This classic lighthouse is not in Woods Hole per se — just on the outskirts, on a side road so to speak.
We did not see it on our first two trips to Woods Hole (albeit both trips on the same day). I, however, did not want to leave Falmouth, Mass., without seeing this lighthouse. So on our 4th day, at the Cape, I made a special trip just to see the Nobska Lighthouse. It was worth it. There is parking for 5-6 cars right in front of the lighthouse and we were but the 3rd car there. Compared to the crush in Woods Hole, this place was empty. Nice little path to a rocky but scenic beach.
This lighthouse was very different to the ‘Monhegan Lighthouse’ on Monhegan Island that I had spent much time at just two weeks earlier. This did NOT have the elevation and as such the views. But it is definitely on a much busier stretch of water with large ferries going by all the time. Oh yes, definitely worth stopping by IF you are in the area.
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2016 Laconia “NH Pumpkin Festival”: Schedule & Map (Parking).
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(which is now up again).
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Old Orchard Beach, Maine, “Scottish Festival” (June 4, 2016) — 31 Images.
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All taken with my new Fuji X-E2s.
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Mr. Albannach. SMILE. My ‘buddy’ from Glasgow.
A piper.
Mr. Charlie Zahm, underestimated and underappreciated for TOO long. One heck of a performer (from PA).
12 out of 10 for ‘Old Orchard Beach‘ for effort. Bravo.
A micro “Highland Games at Loon” in a small park, by the ocean with the fog rolling over. Cute.
It was not bad, not bad at all. They even had some ‘Games‘ — caber tossing etc!
A tad light on the music. And not the greatest of locations. Too small. But I wish them ALL the very best. Great notion. Step in the right direction.
We didn’t stay long. Drove 90 minutes each way and stayed for 60 minutes. Didn’t even stay to hear ‘Albannach’ (who performed at 2pm & 4pm). I should have gone on my OWN! That was a mistake. Will not repeat that next year or in September.
P.S., Parking wasn’t bad. But the fog was rolling in and it was ‘cold’. If it had been warmer the beach may have been busier.
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‘Sandwich Fair’, New Hampshire, 2015: It Will Be Soggy On Saturday.
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>> Sandwich Fair 2012.
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Sandwich Fair, N.H., 2015, Full Schedule.
Sandwich Fair, N.H., 2015 — Featured Shows.
From ‘wunderground.com’ for Friday (today).
We are getting a lot of rain and it appears that it will not stop till tonight.
Of course, Sandwich Fair, 2015, will happen BUT the grounds will be soggy, particularly the on-field parking. We know. In the 20 years (or more) that we have been going to Sandwich it has rained a few times. In 2005 it bucketed down and they actually closed the fields and people had to park on the road.
Just a heads up. Much of the main fair ground is paved and as such will be fine.
The rides are open tonight, at cut-price but the rain might put a damper on that.
Enjoy and remember it is a 3-day event. I checked the weather forecast. Good weather on all three days. SMILE.
“Acadian Nature Cruises”, Bar Harbor (Acadia), Maine — 2 Hours On Frenchman Bay, ‘Video’ & Pictures.
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YouTube video — 350 images set to music.
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Worth watching. Pictures, with my Canon T3i with the 55 – 250 mm zoom,
are of pretty good quality, even if I say so myself.
We like getting out on the water when we are at Acadia. Last June we did a 2 hour cruise last June with “Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.” on their “Bay King III” and that was a LOT of fun and very rewarding in that we saw a ton of ‘nature’. This year we wanted a repeat but decided to try a different outfit just to get a different angle.
We picked “Acadian Nature Cruises“, which operates out of the “Atlantic Oceanside” Hotel, on Eden Street (just down the road from where we were staying at the “Wonder View Inn“). For a start they have FREE, no-hassle parking. That was a BIGGIE. Parking for cruises that leave out of the main dock, like the “Bay King III” can be either expensive or difficult to find. We also liked their 10 am departure time. Just right for what we were looking for. It was NOT cheap. $96 for the 4 of us. But it was worth it. Slower cruise, compared to the ‘Cat’. They had a female captain. That was neat. The naturist, Carl, was good BUT I wish he hadn’t eaten so many lobster over the years.
Definitely recommend the cruise. You don’t cover as many miles as you do with the “Bay King III” but what you do cover is done with aplomb.
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire For Mother’s Day 2015, May 10 — At Deanna’s Behest.
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by Anura Guruge
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Deanna, a lobsterman’s daughter, grew up oceanside, right by the water. She likes going to the ocean. Going to a beach, ideally Hampton Beach, was what she wanted to do for Mother’s Day 2015. [In 2014 we went to Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth — which is kind of adjacent to the water.]
May 10, 2015, Mother’s Day U.S.A., was THE perfect beach day in New Hampshire. Hot, sunny and festive. The temperature was in the mid-80s and the sun was hammering down. The sand was burning hot. The sea, by marked contrast, was icy cold. It was packed, BUT it was fun. Teischan and I went in the water. Breaking waves is the pictorial imagery for the topic I use in my “Orgasms: 101 Facts & Trivia” book. So I took this opportunity to take some pictures.
It was fun. Glad we went. I would not wish disability of anyone but if you are disabled, as Deanna is, the tags, permits and passes do come in handy. I knew parking would be hard BUT with Deanna’s disable ‘hanger’ we got a prime spot right on the beach, next door to the main bathrooms. Does not get better. Cost me $6. Can’t beat that. Yes, that is I in the water.
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