31 August

On the fouth day of living without power it is getting very tiresome...Gail
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My new G12 (thanks Mom!) can do many fun things - now to learn how to

use them...Sarah

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We are excited about an inpromptu trip...eliza

29 August

Still no power so we are cleaning out the fridge and freezer...Gail

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We went to check out the beaches and J body surfed some Irene remnants...Sarah

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The day after a storm is aways beautiful...eliza

28 August

Not much rain but the wind downed many trees causing our loss of power...Gail

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Testing out those tropical storm winds after being cooped up all day -
with power though!...Sarah

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Well Irene was a bit of a dissapointment...eliza

30 August

By the third day of no power I was very happy to use the outdoor shower at Sarah's...Gail

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Shucking corn on the deck is a treat, not a chore, on a beautiful late
summer afternoon...Sarah

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A nice start to the day...eliza

27 August

Due to hurricane Irene,  friends were evacuated from their home and brought the makings for lime-basil gimlets along with their pjs...Gail

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Not many people ventured out the night before the storm...Sarah
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Rain didn't keep my bride and groom from their outdoor ceremony...eliza

26 August

She spent a long time helping make it but she wouldn't eat any...Gail

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Learning the trade?...Sarah
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25 August

The buds and blossoms of the Rose of Sharon are so heavy the branches have bent to the ground...Gail

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Swiss chard grows in part-shade, but it's a small harvest...Sarah
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I love Jersey Shore, I admit it...eliza

24 August

Fruit Loops may not be great for you nutritionally but they have to be good for feeding the soul...Gail

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The walk down the old camp road to the pond is still a little long -
but the water was just right...Sarah
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The summer is almost over...eliza



23 August

The only seismic activity I felt today was from the constant action of my grandchildren...Gail

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I'm afraid she's going to be a shopper...Sarah

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Coming home from seeing Porgy and Bess...eliza

22 August

The guests are gone, the house is cleaned, the bills are paid, the wind is blowing, and now I miss all the activity...Gail

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Not many people can have a rain barrel on their roof...Sarah

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I know it's gross, but they are still fun... Eliza

21 August

If the kids were allowed to climb the topiary they may have enjoyed it more:)...Gail

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When you have visitors you get to enjoy local attractions that you
usually pass by...Sarah

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It's fun to play around with our dream kitchen...eliza

20 August

Happy Birthday Miss E!  We will always save the pink roses for you!...Gail

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The birthday girl gets her cake and, finally, her "baby seahorses",
and many other treasured presents, too...Sarah
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19 August

Happy Birthday Mr J!  It is so nice to have a summer birthday when you can have a party at the beach...Gail
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And J insisted on continuing his birthday tradition of going to the
zoo - before our late-afternoon beach party...Sarah
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Purple and white peppers, so pretty!  Eliza

18 August

More excitement at the beach...Gail

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It wouldn't be birthday week without a trip to E's favorite place -
she does love her "sea cweatures"...Sarah
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Night bike is cool...eliza

17 August

There aren't that many days in a summer which are absolutely perfect sailing days...Gail

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After blueberry pancakes, a swim in the pool, lunch at our favorite
Keene restaurant, and a hike in Pisgah State Forest, it was time to
head home...Sarah

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I know this is late, but I worked too late the past couple days, looking forward to getting out on time!  Eliza

16 August

Now that she is feeling better and the sun is out this is hard to keep up...Gail

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Grammy's going to hike this blueberry trail with great views every
time she goes to NH...Sarah
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Chris is tired...eliza

15 August

Over five inches of rain today and I had to go food shopping...Gail

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two of my Chicken Barn purchases hard at work...eliza

14 August

I like going away but I like returning home again too...Gail

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The "cards line" is still growing - let birthday week begin!...Sarah

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 back at work was exhausting - i came home and slept for 12 hours!  eliza