Progress on Bailey Island

Okay.........I cannot believe I finally figured out how to put a video on the blog!! That is a good thing, as I cannot get the pictures I took to upload. Now, I do have a new CPU and a new Kodak program.....but, I cannot honestly say that is the problem. I have a severe problem when it comes to anything technical.....DVD players, fax machines, copiers etc. etc. So, for that reason, you are looking at my video of my lab, Ebby, on the couch. She was my test run for the video!! You can tell she was excited to be featured!

I did go take pictures this morning of the bridge progress, and the new siding on the Log Cabin, and a shot of Mackeral Cove with no snow......it is another sunny and warm day here on the Island. Snow is predicted for tomorrow....we will see. Good chance that we will just get rain here on the shore.

Well, we open in 45 days!! Reservations are pouring in....hope to see all of you!

All for now, Sue


Hi Everyone... Just wanted you to know Sue is not all that clever. She blew up the video and couldn't post the photo's so here I am in Florida posting the photo's for her. She is on her own for the video. It has been a fairly cold Winter here but not like the cold of the North and the snow of the DC area. Terrence and I are headed home on April 7th just in time for the Big Anniversary Party on the 10th.
All the Best... Alicia

Winter sunset

This picture was taken last night.....a group of blackbirds were sitting in the apple tree enjoying the mild evening. In the background, you can see Mt. Washington silhouetted. The temperature was above 40 degrees yesterday. While there is a severe storm south of us, we are not suppose to get snow. We will see!

Went to a great little restaurant in Bath this week--Byrnes Irish Pub. We tried two different appetizers and three lunch items, and all were great. The pub is suppose to open a second restaurant in the new Maine Street Station in Brunswick as well.

Matt and Aimee are busy with renovations at the Inn. The men's and ladies rooms are almost done. Matt is putting a new wood floor in the kitchens of Casco Bay and Blue Fin rooms. Mt. Washington room has new siding on the front of the building. I am staying very busy taking reservations.

We are planning a 30 year celebration on Saturday April 10th. We originally opened March 13, 1980 as a restaurant. Matt was only 9 years old, his brother, Adam 7. Let's see......what age was I???? Anyhow.........it has been a great 30 years, and we are looking forward to 30 more!! So, if you would like to celebrate with us, give a call!!

Phone 207 833 5546
email info@logcabin-maine.com
www.logcabin-maine.com

All for now, Sue

Sea smoke

Here is a view of the ocean that you will not see in the summer! We call it sea smoke. It is caused when the ocean is warmer than the air and the evaporation is faster than the air can absorb the vapor. This occurs on days like this, with the ocean temperature a balmy 40 degrees, and the air a frigid 15 degrees. I like to think of it as an ocean soup!

Winter cold has moved in. We have been spoiled with above normal temperatures lately. So, the contrast is quite uncomfortable. With the wind howling, they do not make enough winter clothing to be able to enjoy being outside for very long. The weather person on TV just said 1-10 degrees tonight.

But it is the first day of February, and our daylight has increased 56 minutes since December. Things are moving in the right direction. Reservations continue to roll in every day. This is very exciting!

Hope you are all staying warm.

All for now, Sue

Renovations

The snow is almost gone after a 3 inch rainfall and 40 degree temperatures of the past couple days. The sun even came back, which makes for very nice working weather. That is convenient, as my sons, Matt and Adam are residing one of the buildings here at the Inn. They are being assisted by their very good friends, and equally good carpenters, Chuck and Jim.

Today is Adams 37th birthday. We will celebrate tonight at Cooks Restaurant.

It is nice having options of where to eat in January here on the islands. We have Cooks, Giant Stairs, the Fishnet cafe, and the 2 stores on Orrs and Bailey Islands. I am sure business is not exactly booming for any of these places, but we do appreciate having them open.

I started taking a quilting class last night with the Adult Education Program. It is a beginners class. Alicia said maybe I could make quilts for the Inn. At the rate of progress I made last night, my first completed quilt should be done about 2015!

64 more days until we open. Hope to see all of you this year!

'Til next time, Sue

Lobstering in the Winter

As you can see, there are hundreds of lobster traps piled up in Mackeral Cove. And, there are no pick up trucks unlike summer, when you would see dozens of empty trucks early in the morning, owned by fisherman who were out to sea. Most of the trucks you see now, have empty traps piled high in the beds, that they have removed from the ocean to store until the next season.

The cove is quiet and covered in a fresh snow. It snowed for three days this week, making fishing, and driving quite treacherous.

There are still a few brave souls who do fish this time of year. Most of them go way out to sea, so you do not see the many boats in the bay as you do the summer and fall seasons.

There was a question on a Maine television show the other day that asked what the #1 export from Maine was. Now, I have lived here for over 40 years.....and I said either, lobster, blueberries, potatoes or lumber. I was very surprised to fine out that it is computer chips! The semiconductor industry is 28% of the $3 billion products Maine companies export. Who knew? Pulp and paper is #2.

Hope all is well with all of you! Sue

Beautiful winter morning

Here are a couple shots I took this morning.......one of Mackeral Cove through the trees, and the other of a flock of ducks enjoying the early morning sun, and calm waters. I marvel at the winter colors.....the white snow contrasted with the ocean. It was sunny and calm today, in the 30's. Just like Florida!

The phone and email has been very busy today. That is exciting. Matt and Aimee are busy with renovations at the Inn. Aimee is re-doing the mens and ladies rooms. Matt is refinishing some woodwork. Must keep the place ship-shape you know!

It is shrimp and scallop season right now. Boy, there is nothing like Maine shrimp and scallops right out of the water. We will stock up for the summer before the season is over. Most of the lobsterman have their traps out of the water, but a few hardy souls still go out. That is a tough job in the winter.

Hope all is well with all of you. Look forward to opening up in April. Looks like we will have another busy year! All for now, Sue

Bailey Island New Years snow

As you can see, the snow drifts at the Inn. It likes to drift in the most awkward spots.....like up the front door, and in the walkways to the rooms. You can see that it would be impossible to be open in the winter!

It has been above freezing for the past couple of days, so it is melting. However, they are predicting another storm this weekend! The snow and water is beautiful though....the white snow makes the ocean look more blue.

86 more days until we open---wonder if it will be melted by then?

Reservations keep coming in daily........call us if you haven't already! All for now, Sue