Friday, August 12, 2011

Cove Light

Yesterday afternoon, we took a ferry to Great Diamond Island, with friends Bonnie and Paul, for dinner at the Diamond's Edge. It was a warm, sun-filled afternoon and early evening on Casco Bay. After a brief stop at the bar for refreshments and a toast or two, we settled in at a white linen- covered table on the porch, overlooking the cove and the distant sailboats bobbing. We all agreed the word for our sojourn out to the island's restaurant, the weather, the delicious meal and company of best friends was, well perfect. Light was fading fast on our return trip to the ferry terminal, and some low banked clouds settling over the city provided for a stunning fading sunset over the Hill. Light's out!

28 comments:

  1. I must say, it was absolutely perfect. And tons of fun.
    Here's to good friends.

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  2. A boat ride on a bay, dinner on an island with beautiful views, a beautiful summer day in Maine? Certainly my idea of perfection!!

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  3. I maxed your photo and it appears to be a light fixture, a little worse for wear?

    Your evening with friends sounds very relaxing.

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  4. Cant' beat a night out with best buddies and good food Birdman, sounds like a fab night all round. Have a great weekend,

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  5. Those are just the best kind of nights out, dinne.r with friends. Sounds wonderful

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  6. une vielle lampe, avec des taches de sang ;o))

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  7. Hope it was a great time. Nice shot!

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  8. An outing that should be repeated often... with friends and perfect weather.

    (Better than "take two" and call me in the morning from a doctor!)

    Bises,
    Genie

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  9. Sounds like a fun time. And that's a funky light!

    But "no smooching"? Boy, you're an old meanie!

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  10. You've described a perfect evening! What good times.

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  11. Ah, how nice to spend an evening with friends!

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  12. Birdman -- Great angle on the old light. -- barbara

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  13. We have to take advantage of these great summer days for soon .......!

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  14. Not a bad way to spend some time during summer!

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  15. What a perfect way to spend some time with friends!
    Cruise Pictures

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  16. Another perfect post with accompanying photo, about some perfect fun. I'm not making fun, I enjoying typing perfect because your post has inspired me! Honest!

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  17. Sounds like the perfect outing ---with good friends, nice ride, great food, etc.... Who could ask for more?
    Betsy

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  18. Like the others, your day and evening sound great to me. Down here, yesterday was about as beautiful a day as anyone gets in the summer. Hope you had the same up there.

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  19. Now that could be a really old camera flash. When I first went to the Maine Media Workshops some old-timer said the townies in Camden and Rockland called the students Blue Dots, for the old Sylvania Blue Dot flashbulbs.

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  20. An outing with friends is always nice. I like this shot.

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  21. Love this rusty porcelain shade shot, and your evening which you painted with words and made me feel like I was part of your dinner party...

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  22. Well I"m envious of that outing as well. That light, well you made something so simple into a piece of art.
    V

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  23. I love this photo; something about the rust on the white gives it a lot more character than a simple lamp/light fixture.

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  24. My Aunt lives on little Diamond Island! like to go over there and take rides on there boat. Hope you had a fun day there

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