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: