We are coming -- sadly -- to the end of our camp stay, but have enjoyed the time here and with family and friends. As Laura and her family took their leave Thursday morning, we prepared for the arrival of Thomas, as friend from Atlanta, who was enjoying a northern car journey. First time for Georgia plates at Camp! Thomas had the chance to enjoy a sampling of camp joys -- swimming, boating, kayaking, puzzling, and, of course, eating, particularly at Quimby's Friday night lobster cookout. Our tablemanaged to put away four lobsters, thank you very much, plus steak, amazing bean salad, and the usual wonderful clam chowder. Ah, and Thomas was introduced to the joys of Quimby's spice cake. After dinner, we sojourned down to Big Rock for an amazing sunset; it is so wet here that there was a small stream flowing beside the road to Big Rock. So, so wet. Hiking is just not fun or advisable given the damage to the trails.
Come morning, we all got up early and decided to head over to Coaticook for some coffee and a glimpse of the bridge across the gorge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, according to the sign. It was a beautiful sunny morning and the farms in Quebec are just so gorgeous -- we enjoyed the drive.
Back at camp, Thomas took his leave and we headed over to Colebrook for lunch at Howard's (lamenting the loss of Bessie's Diner all the way). Afterwards, we wandered through Stewartstown Day and visited Hans at the arts fair. We hope to hook up with he and Inge in September when our visits will overlap.
The final highlight of the day was finishing the balloon puzzle that Beverly had started. She did the ballons...leaving us the green trees. Thanks, Bev. :-) It was truly one of the harder puzzles I have ever done.
Last night dinner was succulent -- Jacques' beer can chicken prepared by Alan. Yum!
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