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Ten On Tuesday

June 25, 2013 By Carole

It is now officially summer here in the Northern Hemisphere – my favorite time of year! Seriously, the only way I survive all those cold and grey winter days is to think about summer and all the things I can do outside without freezing my ass off. And so, today our topic is: 10 Things I Want To Do This Summer.

  1. See Jimmy Buffett. Is it cheating to list something that I’ve already done? I say it’s not and it’s my list so I make the rules.
  2. Go to Alton Bay, NH and visit Jo-Ann and Shawn. Swim in Lake Winnipesaukee, ride in the boat, hang out and have fun.
  3. Eat all of my favorite summer treats: lobster, steamers, fried clams and ice cream. All in moderation, of course. Well, except for the lobster. And outside whenever possible.
  4. Drive around in the Jeep with the roof down.
  5. Relax on the beach. Read. Knit socks. Drink beer. All while relaxing on the beach.
  6. Run in the Run to the Rock 5K and beat last year’s time.
  7. Hang around in Plymouth with Len and Peg. We were supposed to do this last month but the night we picked was rainy so we’re  holding off for one of those beautiful summer evenings.
  8. Catch a keeper striper. This goes on my list every year. Some day, maybe some day, it will actually happen.
  9. Sit on the deck with Dale. I want to do this a LOT.
  10. Go back to West Island. I’m checking this one off my list really really soon.

How about you? What do you want to do this summer? If you wrote a blog post be sure and include your link below.

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  1. Kym says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:07 am

    I love summer — and your summer plans look perfect in every way! Enjoy!

  2. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Sounds like a great summer you have planned!

  3. margene says

    June 25, 2013 at 8:00 am

    I never got an email! Oh well…your list about takes care of all the good stuff! I want to do more hiking and being out of doors.

  4. Jo-Ann says

    June 25, 2013 at 9:29 am

    To your list I will add fireworks, sitting around a campfire at night, and reading on the beach 🙂

  5. Jo says

    June 25, 2013 at 9:31 am

    You’ve got it all covered — from the lazy days of summer to taking advantage of the nice long days for lots of exercise and activity. I am so jealous of the lobster eating part…..

  6. Vicki says

    June 25, 2013 at 9:39 am

    Yay Summer!!

  7. Dinah says

    June 25, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Hate to admit this but I was quickly scanning the blog this morning and came to a screeching hault when I miss read number 8 …thought it said “catch a keeper stripper….” until I slowed down and read it again! I wondered what you were up to!

  8. maryse says

    June 25, 2013 at 10:44 am

    i think this is the one thing you and i disagree on. i hate summer. with the heat of a 95 degree humid day. the chafing, the sweating. having no choice but slather spf 50 on my skin so that i don’t burn (even while sitting in the car) and now get all wrinkly and covered in age spots. the chalky white residue. the constant hair removal. ugh.

  9. Seanna Lea says

    June 25, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Yeah summer! I like all of the seasons, but I’m looking forward to this summer more than normal.

  10. jill says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:07 am

    We’ve been adding more roses and trees to our already lush backyard. Once all the digging and clay-busting is over (this was easier when we were younger. I don’t know what we were thinking!), I have big plans to do a lot of nothing in that yard. My girls and I have planned to learn how to make jam and how to sew a skirt this summer, and we have some day hikes and bike rides planned. Love, love, love summer!

  11. Lifesastitch says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I have a five day hike on my agenda. I’m scared.

  12. Heather says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Nice list! I’d like to go back to an island, have at least two more neighborhood bbq’s, and create my own signature sangria. Oh, and of course, KNIT!

  13. Patty says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Fun topic Carole! Your summer looks fabulous!

  14. Kim says

    June 25, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Plenty of deck time is key for a laid back summer.

  15. Hillary says

    June 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I’m so happy that it’s finally summer. Great list Carole.

  16. Beverly says

    June 25, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Pretty much all my lists have something I’ve done on it. I need to cross things off right away to build momentum. “get up” or “shower” often make the list…

    I’m so glad it is summer!! Hurrah!

  17. Mary says

    June 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    That all sounds wonderful! I’ll be rooting for you in that 5K and enjoying vicariously the wonderful New England food and sights. Please share generously!,

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