Hurricane Irene

We had a good breeze but not too much rain when Hurricane Irene blew through last weekend. There was very good preparation hauling floats and boats, raising the ramps, securing the docks and coordinating the last scheduled boat before Harold had to cancel boat service on Sunday. The art auction was still held on Saturday, with an enthusiastic crowd and good representation by Island artists.

I don't think anyone lost power, although there were some lights flickering at one point.

By Monday the seas had calmed, with bright sunny skies, as people Islanders started to put things back to normal.

There are some pictures of the preparations and during the storm here.

Hayes Family Celebration

The Hayes descendants (Farrar, Preneta, Painter families) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the construction of the family cottage. The entire Island was invited to join in the festivities, under beautiful, sunny skies.

A number of costume boxes were raided for period inspired attire, with some creative interpretation of the era.

Photos of the event are available here thanks to Sam Meacham and Sky Thaxter.

Valentine's Day Pot Luck

Please mark your calendars to join other Islanders at Sarah Meaham's Valentine's Day pot luck on Saturday February 13th starting at 5 PM. Please bring something to share from one of the major food groups (salad, casserole, dessert, bread) and BYOL.

Fourth of July 2009

This was a very busy and successful Fourth of July! First, the rains finally stopped and we were all able to get outdoors.

The Events Committee organized the Fourth of July Dog Parade, Cushings Olympics, cookout and ball game at the ball field. Picnicers stopped by the Spencers for the annual punch party on the way to Big Beach for the cookout, followed by watching fireworks, music and entertainment at the Nolan's porch.

The Fourth of July Island meeting on Sunday went smoothly, mostly due to there being no issues to discuss, except MouseGate, in which many Island houses had mouse visitors over the winter.

Memorial Day 2009

What a fabulous Memorial Day! Warm sunny weather made it fee like summer, not the usual cold. Great start of season get-together at Sarah Meacham's with most people out on the porch and front lawn.

The island looks in great shape due to the spring efforts of Jack Turner. Floats are in, many boats in the water for the season, and very little winter damage.

First Boat of 2009 Season

The first scheduled ferry service of the 2009 season is this Saturday, departing Long Wharf at 9:30 AM. Water is turned on, summer float is in, and the weather forecast is for temperatures above freezing! The summer landing dinghy floats are scheduled to be put in Saturday at high tide - around 6 PM - so come to Coal Dock to help push.

A good turnout is expected so I am sure someone will have an Island party Saturday night!

January 2009

My brother John and I did a quick trip to the Island on January 19th to check some foundation work on our house. Cold but sunny, with about a foot of snow on the ground - had to follow the track left by the snowmobile. I took some pictures which can be seen here: