Maine Wasp

“I prefer winter and fall when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” — Andrew Wyeth Breakup . 1994; Andrew Wyeth I'm patiently waiting for the breakup  up at the lake. I think next year I'll find someone to keep the road into camp open so I can enjoy some winter at the lake. It would've been nice to quarantine next to a roaring fire enjoying the view.  Screen capture from my neighbour's Live Cam  this morning. It won't be long for the roads to be open. 

I need to up my game on my choice of tea.  I love tea and drink it throughout the day from breakfast right into the late afternoon. My regular house tea is Yorkshire or Twinings brand but after I saw SWNE 's post about Fortnum & Mason , I went on the hunt for something different to try.   While searching on Google, I stumbled upon Harney & Sons . It arrived yesterday and I just brewed a pot and it's a very nice tea: Scottish Afternoon, a black tea.  I can't wait to receive my Fortnum & Mason which I ordered from Williams-Sonoma. I hope will make tax season a bit more enjoyable.  www.harney.com 

I've been ready for spring since January!  As soon as the temperature hits fifty, I am ready, especially this year.  I start with a thorough cleaning.  The breakfast room gets some summery additions: pillows, tablecloth, and cotton throw. New percale sheets for summer.

I'm in need of a new vehicle. Usually, I run my SUVs into the ground but with Maine's salty roads it's impossible, the rust is a killer for vehicles in Maine--- I won't carry on about it. That's a whole other topic and I like to keep the blog posts short. I'm debating whether or not to go all electric and *save the environment*. I'm not much for a sportscar so I won't mention all the choices on the market. I need something that can haul the dogs, the bags of mulch and garden supplies and actually use an SUV what they should be used for: utility. I don't care mouch for anything flashy. I've narrowed it down to two choices, the RIVIAN and BOLLINGER MOTORS. Both have All Wheel Drive and both are not flashy. As for 'well-made',well, that will be a big risk as these vehicles are new to the market. The BOLLINGER B1 is my first choice: I'm loving the front cargo space.  The Good:

My go-to recipe: Good Maine Food To Keep The Beans Warm At Table Traditional Saturday Night Meal In Maine(winter). Oh, the smell! The Whole Collection The Bean Pot  

Great Grandfather and his Guide at our camp displaying the loot.  Ferry to the camp Grandfather's Guide   Grandfather's Guide Grandfather's Hunting Camp On Moosehead Lake, Maine My Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother. Both loved to fly-fish