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A Weekend in Maine

November 18, 2008 By Carole

We spent this past weekend in Ogunquit, Maine with Dale’s sister Lisa.  She has a time share up there for the weekend and was really sweet to invite us to spend some time with her.  The place was very nice and had some great features like a whirlpool tub and electric fireplace.  Unfortunately, the weather was crappy.  It rained Friday night and all day Saturday.  Sunday was sunny but cold and windy.

Of course the weather didn’t stop us from getting out a bit and exploring.  We drove up the coast and I took some photos.

They sure are different than the last beach photos I posted.

We visited L.L. Bean, where I did some Christmas shopping.   We played games and drank some wine.  We shared stories and shed a few tears of the very recent death of Lisa’s boyfriend.  We swam in the pool and took a turn in the sauna.   Mostly, though, we just talked and laughed.

And that always makes for a great weekend.

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  1. Kathy says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:59 am

    So interesting how the ocean looks like it’s getting really for winter! I thought you might be away over the weekend — welcome home!

  2. Wool Winder says

    November 18, 2008 at 6:44 am

    I’m guessing you stayed in the car for those photos. Looks cold!

  3. Karen says

    November 18, 2008 at 6:46 am

    The beach looks cold and wet, but still beautiful.

  4. Julie says

    November 18, 2008 at 6:56 am

    It was a cold and dreary weekend around here; I’m glad you still had a good time.

  5. Carol says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:17 am

    Wow! I’m cold just looking at those photos! Still sounds like a good weekend though.

  6. margene says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:19 am

    Do you know I visited Ogunquit in November and walked along the beach (such as it is) and saw much the same thing you did. Sounds like a nice relaxing and enjoyable weekend despite the weather.

  7. Laurie says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:50 am

    What beautiful shots! The ocean has definite personality.

  8. LittleWit says

    November 18, 2008 at 7:53 am

    I love going to the beach in Maine. It’s so gorgeous. I could sit there all day watching the waves roll in. 🙂

  9. Manise says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:05 am

    The sea looks like a churning cauldron! Nice that you got to get away! So sorry to hear about the death of Lisa’s boyfriend.

  10. kmkat says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:14 am

    That first photo of the waves is awesome. It makes me wish I lived by the ocean.

  11. Carrie says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:28 am

    I dunno, that looks like perfect whirlpool tub weather. Sorry to hear about Lisa’s boyfriend.

  12. Chris says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:41 am

    Those pictures seem quintessentially Maine to me! So sorry to hear about Lisa’s boyfriend. 🙁

  13. Kim says

    November 18, 2008 at 9:02 am

    I so love the ocean in the winter…..beautiful pictures!
    How sad that Lisa lost her fiance……so hard..and sad. 🙁

  14. Karen says

    November 18, 2008 at 9:12 am

    Beautiful photos. The ocean really does have multiple personalities. It sounds like you had a full weekend. I’m sorry to hear about Lisa’s boyfriend.

  15. Anne says

    November 18, 2008 at 9:13 am

    THAT is my all-time favorite beach in Maine. We used to dash up from Beverly if we had a (very rare) weekend off from work. My first real boyfriend and I, and a couple of friends, spent a LOT of time on that beach.

    Glad you had a good weekend. Even if the weather wasn’t perfect.

  16. Jean says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:06 am

    God, I love Maine. Looks like Scotland. Wild and gorgeous.

  17. Danielle says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:17 am

    The Atlantic in winter is beautiful. I hope your weekend was restful and rejuvenating, even if it wasn’t sunny!

  18. mai says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:25 am

    oh, i’m so sorry to hear about lisa’s boyfriend. what a sad loss. i’m sure she was grateful to have you there with her. overall though, it sounds like you had a nice and relaxing time.

  19. Nora says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:41 am

    Sorry about the sadness, but glad you could all be together. The ocean is magical, isn’t it?

  20. Barbara-Kay says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:45 am

    Sounds like the timeshare was the perfect place to be in that weather. All that and LL Bean, too…what a weekend!

  21. Joansie says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:57 am

    I was raised in that area and love it! You must have gone to Perkins Cove as well. Lots of great food there. Even in crappy weather, I love Maine. Fortunately, I’m only 4 hours away.

  22. deb says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:02 am

    A beach, any beach, is where my heart calls me. I’m glad Lisa has you two in her life and I’ll bet she is too.

  23. elizabeth says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:11 am

    I love those pictures.

  24. Lucia says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:36 am

    The Maine ocean is always gorgeous no matter how lousy the weather. Wish I could do that. I’m glad you had such a great weekend!

  25. Hillary says

    November 18, 2008 at 11:50 am

    So sorry about Lisa’s boyfriend. It sounds like a nice, relaxing, weekend.

  26. Leah says

    November 18, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Those are the best weekends! Despite the weather, you took some fabulous beach shots. They are so moving.

  27. Cookie says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    I’m so glad you and Dale were able to go spend the weekend with Lisa. I’m sure she enjoyed having you both with her.

    The ocean looks amazing. Good thing you have hand knits to keep you warm. xo

  28. jillian says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Wow.

  29. Sara says

    November 18, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    So sorry to hear about Lisa’s boyfriend.

    The beach is gorgeous no matter what time of year, isn’t it!

  30. Doris says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Sounds like a nice weekend. I enjoy seeing the ocean in bad weather almost as much as in good. It can be so much more interesting (especially from inside a house or car, warm and dry!).

  31. Jeanne says

    November 18, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    Carole, those are great pictures and just what picture the Maine Coast looking like during stormy weather. What kind of camera do you have and what
    lenses do you have. I am in the market for a new one.
    I loved the LL Bean trip. Just before I hit the Cape in September, I
    visited my dad and brother in Derry, NH and then headed right
    to LL Bean. Still a fun place to visit. And I loved the drinking
    wine and laughing. Sounds like my kind of a special visit with
    relatives or good friends.

  32. sewstylish says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    We LOVE Maine!!! We go there for a week in a half every summer.

  33. Brenda says

    November 18, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    I love the ocean in the wintertime – so powerful and beautiful. Sorry the weather was crappy, but it sounds like you had a great time.

  34. claudia says

    November 18, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    Those pictures are making me cold.

  35. jessie says

    November 19, 2008 at 5:41 am

    Last time I was in Ogunquit was in an August. Don’t go there in August. The natives will thank you for waiting! The pictures are still beautiful and the idea of a weekend away (not involving a wrestling tournament) is just wonderful.

  36. Knitnana says

    November 19, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Now THAT’s my idea of a beach weekend….(tho’ it would have been nice to have a bit less rain). And shopping at LL Bean? What fun! Your photos are wonderful…
    My sympathies to Lisa on her loss. (sigh)
    (((hugs)))

  37. Imbrium says

    November 20, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    It might not be swimming weather, but it sure is pretty!

  38. Teyani says

    November 21, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    love love love those ocean shots.

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