Dog Friendly Trails
Dog friendly hiking trails for you to explore!
Puppy Advice from Angel Lemmy
Yesterday would have been our brother Angel Lemmy’s 16th birthday. Isla Paschal Richardson, once wrote, “Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you.” So today we are sharing an email Lemmy sent at just 9 months old to his Momma Butter filled with […]
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Lending a Helping Paw with Time and Talents in 2022
Let’s face it, with the cost of everything going up from dog food to kitty litter, animal shelters and pet food pantries need help more than ever. Yet with personal budgets stretched thin, it can be overwhelming with so many nonprofits vying for your support. But there is a way to help! Giving can be […]
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Spark of Inspiration
Asa isn’t the only one celebrating a birthday this month. Mom is too. Now it is no secret that Dad likes to give Mom practical gifts. Last year he gave her rain gutters for the house. There was also the year he gave her snow tires. And who can forget the year he accidentally cracked […]
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Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Today as we count our blessings, we are thankful for YOU!!! Thank you for following along on adventures, and for taking the time to chat, banter, and even sing along! Thank you for cheering us on during happy times, and for your kind words of support on droopy tail days. Thank you for welcoming us […]
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Our Thanksgiving Song 2022
It is our annual Thanksgiving tradition to share Asa’s version of “Over the River and Through the Woods.” Whether you’re traveling to visit family and friends, having a small gathering at home, or celebrating somewhere in between, here’s a little song for you to sing. From our family to yours, safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving! Over the […]
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How Maine Fishermen Saved the Pilgrims from Starvation 400 Years Ago
Yesterday I told you about the two dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims on their adventure settling Plymouth. They weren’t the only dogs to be mentioned in the primary sources by William Bradford and Edward Winslow. According to them there were “ten good dogs” living at a fishing outpost. In fact, these dogs were living in […]
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Pilgrim Pups’ Adventures in a Strange New World
In November 1620 the Mayflower arrived in New England with 102 passengers, an estimated crew of 30 people, and 2 dogs. Today we salute those brave pups, who after a voyage of 66 days found themselves exploring a strange new world. In his journal, Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradford was strangely silent on the contributions of these […]
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Old Farm Point Shorefront Park, Lubec, Maine
We conclude our virtual tour of the Bold Coast of Maine with a visit to Old Farm Point Shorefront Park in Lubec, Maine. This 16 acres park offers open fields, scenic views of Lubec and Johnson Bay, and has access to a small rocky beach. Best of all, it allows dogs off-leash. On the day […]
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Reversing Falls at Race Point in Trescott, Maine
In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, we are sharing another trail we explored during our Bold Coast adventure. Race Point, in Trescott, Maine, is known for its dramatic reversing falls. The Passamaquoddy called the area Kapskuk, which translates to “place where the water looks like it is boiling.” When the water of Cobscook’s […]
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A Sluggish Conversation
We interrupt our regularly scheduled post for today because I need to have a serious conversation with Asa about an incident that occurred on the way to bed last night. Asa: Is it because I was feeling sluggish and headed up to bed early? Chuck Billy: That’s exactly what the problem is! Asa: I didn’t […]
