Knitter's Weekend at Millinocket

Louise and her friend, Jackie, ventured down the road to a weekend of knitting outside Baxter State Park at the New England Outdoor Center. Seventeen women attended this event, and hats were part of the agenda. A local yarn store provided yarn and patterns, while the women in attendance provided the chat and talent. They stayed in new "green" cabins, and went home this morning to white trees and roads.

Beautiful scenery at the NEOC

Here we see Mt. Katahdin in the distance.

More scenery at the Outdoor Center

The knitters wearing their hats on a snowy morning.

Back to the Roots

The Coles are just returning from two days in mid-coast Maine where we attended a funeral for Louise's brother Fred's long time friend and companion. It was a sad occasion, but it allowed us to get together with family we have not seen for some time. Yesterday we visited the old homestead and took a few pictures. It was a lovely fall day and we share some of those pictures with you.

This is a photo of Warren village, along the bridge where the old mill once stood.

This photo is the road coming into Warren.

Here we have the farm looking down toward the brook.

This old piece of farm machinery sits in the lane along a stone wall.

Here is Louise with the old house in the background, as she walked around the fields of her younger years.

The old house, built in the 1700s, still stands.

Louise's brother Fred, and niece Melissa pose for a rare photograph.
There were so many other pictures that should have been taken, as we went back in time to old places and people we haven't seen for a while. Today the weather was terrible, so pictures of the coast were impossible to take. We crossed the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge in rain and fog so dense you couldn't see a thing. It was a lovely still in southern Maine and the colors are still vibrant.

A Family Weekend

Bob and Gina brought Bridget to Maine last weekend, and we have a few photos to share. We had all of the grandchildren under one roof, and a good time was had by all. Good food, good company, good times.

Here you see Ryan enjoying rocking the baby.

Gary telling Bridget stories and having her full attention.

Here we have part of the gathering of ten for dinner. Interesting hand actions.

Who would believe that Jess is two years older than Meghan?

Jessica with the baby.

Bridget with her grandmother.

Here we have a tired father and a yawning Bridget. We hope she liked her first trip to Maine to visit with  the Cole clan.