Apparently, I am taking a sabbatical from blogging this summer. I didn’t realize that was the plan, but given the non-blogging that’s been happening here, I think I just need to embrace that reality!! So before we hit ‘radio silence’ for the next several weeks, here’s a quick update on our Vermont Summer!
We’ve seen loads of friends and family! We’ve connected with SOWER friends, college friends, young motherhood friends, nieces, nephews, and siblings! And of course, friends here in Bradford.
Lord willing, we’ll be catching another group of family and friends on our way back to Texas!
Currently, we’re at our third (and final) summer location – a sweet cottage in West Newbury (only about 10 minutes (all dirt road) to the cabin or 10 minutes to Bradford (mostly paved)). Previously this summer, we’ve had many sweet Cabin days (both staying there and also just doing day visits), and then enjoyed several weeks “in town” at my niece’s place while she was away. Yes, staying in one place would’ve been easier, but each spot had its own advantages and delights! (And two of them even had flush toilets!)
The Cabin – the summer revolves around this heart location.
In-town – only 10 minutes from the cabin, and close enough to town to walk to our favorite Taco Tuesday restaurant!
The West Newbury cottage – close to the cabin and town, but situated off the beaten track, and with a great view across the river to New Hampshire!
What great accommodations we’ve enjoyed!
We spent a week in Ohio, watching granddaughter #3 graduate from high school and spending time with our Ohio families.
How precious was that visit! (Big bonus is they will all be at the Cabin over the next two weeks, so we’ll get to see them again before we head south!)
We took a mini road trip with my sister and BIL to the coast of Maine for a lovely visit with my niece and hubby. Sure is purty there!
And the company was pretty fine, too!
One of my big concerns with this extended stay in Vermont was keeping Gary busy. I have my computer, sewing machine and a jigsaw puzzle, so I’m good to go. But Gary? He’s not very good at sitting around. I’m happy to report that between some local friends and various cabin jobs, he’s been doing a great job keeping out of trouble.
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| Roof over Grill |
New Loft window |
Treehouse sleeping bunks |
We’ve enjoyed beautiful sunsets at the cabin
And now we’re awakened (maybe a little too early) by amazing sunrises over the White Mountains.
All in all, this Vermont Summer plan has been a delight! Oh, we’ve had some rainy days (good for naps) and some stupid hot days (good for doing NOTHING), and yes, the truck is making a funny clicking sound that we’re having looked at next week – but aside from a few glitches – I’m calling it a winner!
As always, thanks for stopping by and reading through this (not so quick) update on our Vermont Summer. I’ll be back – when I’m back!
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