Storm Squirrel

This squirrel was weathering the latest storm outside my back door. I wanted to go out and put a coat on the poor thing.
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Feeder Bluffs in Plymouth – Coastal Erosion

The term feeder bluff originated at Western Washington University and is not generally used in this part of the country, but I think it is the perfect name for what I saw at this beach in Plymouth Massachusetts. I was … Continue reading →

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Northern Flickers

Northern Flickers are one of my favorite New England birds. They are very common here as year round inhabitants and hardly a day goes by that I don’t see one in my back yard. They are about the same size … Continue reading →

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Seals at Manomet Beach Massachusetts

Today I went to Manomet beach which is Located in Plymouth Massachusetts. I have seen seals before from a boat but I was not prepared for what it would be like to be up close to hundreds of seals in … Continue reading →

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Winter Backyard Birding

Most people think of New England as a place where birds migrate from in the fall season, but many birds from the more arctic regions above us, actually migrate down to this area for the winter. Bohemian waxwings, pine grosbeak, … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Sturbridge Village

Two large draft horses pulled a wagon full of jubilant visitors along the oval dirt path at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. The sun had set and despite the chill in the air I was delighted to see all of … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade Slideshow photos

Plymouth’s Thanksgiving Parade was a wonderful event this year. The entertainment was outstanding. Here is a slideshow presentation of America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration parade.
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Forbidden Word in Boating

Before my dad died he had retired from running 200+ lobster pots and just ran 20 or so for personal use. He downsized the old, stinky, wooden lobster boat that he had, and bought a spiffy new 23-foot fiberglass walk around with cuddy…….
………The fisherman immediately began gibbering the words “GIP GIP GIP GIP GIP”. I looked over at him, noticing how the creases in his face deepened as he chirped the words out. Continue reading →

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Women’s All Weather Mocs by Lands’ End

These are bar none, my favorite every day shoes. I bought a pair about 7 years ago and they are still going strong. They are more comfortable and durable than sneakers. They have great support for your feet and the sole is a good shock absorber. I’ve put a lot of miles on mine. Continue reading →

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Anime Convention a Halloween Treat

What is a place where everyone dresses up in elaborate costumes, gathers together to celebrate their favorite characters, attend a masquerade parade, Carnevil, The Vermillion Ball, anime workshops, and more? It’s the Anime Convention at The Radisson Hotel in Nashua New Hampshire. Continue reading →

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