02.13.2012

Well, I'm still in Maine but I really don't know for how much longer.  I still haven't heard anything from the job that brought me to this area, but did apply for another one today that sounds promising.  If there is anyone out there reading this, send up your prayers for me for I really want to stay in this area for a while longer.  We got a couple of inches of snow this past weekend, which wasn't bad, but the temps have dropped down below 0 during the nights.  I'd still get out but I'm getting low on gas and am having to wait for funds to come in before I can resume my exploring.

Wish me luck :-)

Birthday Trip - down to Brooklin Maine

I decided to get back out on the road today for my little birthday gift to me.  Another chance to see some of Maine - heading down a long the coast around Penobscot Bay and back up to Blue Hill ME, then home.  Only took three hours or so but was well worth it.

I know, the picture is grainy, but I had to be fast to get a shot at this big beautiful boy - a Lynx giving me a Happy Birthday from just in the woods on the side of the road LOL

From the top of a mountain on State 175 - distant view of Penobscot Bay and mountains on the far far side.

Sargentville Chapel, is having a birthday tomorrow - Happy Birthday S. Chapel!! Dedicated Feb. 8, 1891 ♥

Looking from 175 inland into Salt Pond.

Tide rushing out into Blue Hill Harbor from Salt Pond.

Another shot of tide rolling out from under Salt Pond bridge - beautiful rocky shoreline.

Over the knoll from the bridge at Salt Pond was another chance for a shot of the shoreline - notice all the ice.

Another shot in that same little cove.

Penobscot River Bridge

Notice that there are no guard rails at the scenic stop - it's a loooong drop to the icy river below....But a beautiful view of the Penobscot Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penobscot_Narrows_Bridge_and_Observatory

Snapshots - Bucksport ME

Looking across the Penobscot River to Fort Knox http://fortknox.maineguide.com/  Didn't go to the Fort today but want to soon.

Another view of the Penobscot River Bridge. Very unique, isn't it.  Will try and get a shot while someone else drives, one day ;-)

Just one of the beautiful old homes that line River Street in Bucksport.

A couple more homes on River Street, Bucksport.        

A beautiful old church in Bucksport.  I love old style church architecture!

Snapshots - Bewers Lake

Something you never see in Georgia - a frozen lake!  This is Brewer Lake.  You can see where people drive out on it.

 Another shot of Brewer Lake - a small ice skating area cleared off.

Run out of parking in the driveway? Just park on the ice LOL

Don't know if you can tell, but those are PEOPLE walking around out there LOL - another thing you don't see in Georgia, ice fishing huts!

view out of my window

View out of my window on a snowy day.  Looking south with Sweet Pea LOL

temp home

This is the home of friends who are letting me stay with them until I get settle.  My room is upstairs of the front "A" and the "A" to the right.  There is a whole other section that stretches out back so the house is larger than it looks, but it is so adorable :-)

Introduction

Hello :-),

My name is Leslie, and I am from a tiny little town in Northwest Georgia, and this is my tales of adventure to the great state of Maine.  I am here hoping to get a job with Husson University.  I am setting up this blog to record my experiences and pictures. 

Wish me luck with the job LOL