What we're up to up here

We had a great albeit short visit with Sam and Cachao.  A long (long!) way for Sam to drive for a short visit - all power to him.  Here's a few pics:

 We took the ferry from Rockland to Vinalhaven, an island about 10 miles off shore here.  We passed the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and I took this photo.  Later that afternoon we walked out the breakwater itself to the lighthouse.

 On Vinalhaven, we stopped to watch a channel running to the harbor where the water flowed fast!

About 1200 people live on Vinalhaven, a good number of them fish.  The lobster boats are on the water at Vinalhaven.

Now Sam and Cach are safe back home, and we're getting ready for spring here.  The weather has been beautiful - hitting around 50 during the day and bright and sunny, and not falling below freezing at night.  Come on up and visit us.  

If you're looking for a reason to get away from away and come on up to Maine?  How about one of these jobs recently listed on craigslist.com?  (I'm actually posting these as they give a flavor of what's going on around here - the business of life in midcoast Maine!)

Assistant Dockmaster (Rockland) - Rockland Landings Marina is in need of a WEEKEND DOCKMASTER to work from mid-June through mid-October. Job entails working independently, assisting sail and power boaters with all their needs dockside, selling gas, diesel, ice, some supplies, tending mooring, Taking reservations and coordinating boat slip assignments and all other duties involving marina operations. We do not provide repair service, haul-outs but can help arrange those functions with all our connections with orher technicians in the area. Additional hours and flexibility is a must. Experience and strong customer service and small boat handling skills very helpfull.  Compensation: $9.00 + OVERTIME!!!!!

Experienced Deckhand Needed (Harpswell) - Looking for an experienced deckhand on my lobster boat. Must have a drivers license, reliable transportation, and be on time everyday if not early.  Please email the following information:  Name; Age; Past Work; Location; Contact Information; Height and Weight.  If you get sea sick or car sick, this is not the job for you.

LOBSTER FACILITY LABORER (KENNEBUNK) - Maine Shellfish Lobster Division in Kennebunk is looking for self motivated, hard working individuals to join our team.  Opening on first and second shifts available.  Must be able to work weekends.  Experience with handeling of lobsters is perferred, but not neccessary.  Valid drivers license is a MUST!

Sternman for Lobster Boat in Harpswell - Sternman wanted for lobster boat in South Harpswell. Must be a non-smoking, responsible hard worker with driver's license and vehicle for 4 day work week. Please respond with ALL of the following information: Name, contact phone number, age, location, past job experience, and available start date. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Please do not respond if you do not live within 30 minutes of South Harpswell, don't meet the requirements listed or are not providing ALL of the above requested info in your response.  Compensation: Pay is share based.

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What do you say?  Do you get sea sick?  I don't...

Peace.