Congratulations!

Congratulations to this beautiful couple. I walked past this newly married couple as they patiently waited for a surprisingly high number of cars to stop going by so they could have some photos taken on the back shore last night.

Featuring the Elks Of Yellowstone

This will be my last travelogue post (maybe….) and it features the elks of Yellowstone behaving as elk do. If you have ever considered a photography trip, I recommend that you take a look at Slonina Photography. I have taken several trips with him. I like the small groups, individual attention and especially the attention to detail for the featured area to support photography skill building. Each component combines for a wonderfully successful adventure.

And here are the elk for your enjoyment….

Only a dozen seats remain!

 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

Join us in the candlelit Great Hall at Hammond Castle Museum for an extraordinary group reading with Kevin V. Coan, a highly regarded evidential medium with over 35 years of experience. Kevin’s empathetic approach and down-to-earth demeanor have brought comfort and healing to countless individuals, offering profound messages of connection from loved ones who have crossed over.

Enjoy light refreshments as Kevin uses his remarkable ability to interpret messages through photographs of the departed. Witness firsthand the power of his gift to bridge the gap between worlds and provide evidence of the enduring bond with loved ones.

A single printed photograph of those who have passed is needed to help facilitate the possibility of a reading. Learn more and reserve your seats before they’re gone! This event is expected to sell out.

Reserve your seats here!

Friday afternoon near the Magnolia Pier

Taking a walk on Shore Road on a early fall day.   Butterfly, enjoying the calm waters in a skull and fishing off the float.

 

Community Safety Day Appreciation

Hello,

I’m not sure who’s in charge of the community safety day but wanted to pass along a thank you for putting this event on.  My husband and I just happened to be in the area and saw the trucks so we walked through- what a cool experience and opportunity to speak to all those who serve on a full time basis.  I only wished my kids were with us!

It would be very cool to see high schoolers attend this event as a career development opportunity.  Maybe offer extra credit for attending and speaking to people. 

If you’re able to pass along my appreciation for putting this on I would appreciate it.  Will plan to bring our crew next year!

Corinne

Bolton, MA

Surfside Subs and Pizza Monday 9/29 🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

ALSO FOR LONG BEACH DAIRY 🍦

🚨🚨🚨Half Off Special for 9/29🚨🚨🚨
Vermont Maple Cremee
Sprinkled with Maple Sugar
and
Pumpkin Soft Serve
🍁🍦🎃🍦

Half off only on these two flavors for soft serve, special subject to change

Roof Top Bling

The Rogers and I spotted this new rooftop addition while listening to some music yesterday across the street at the Blue Collar. It sits on top of the Cape Ann Savings Bank Building and none of us have ever noticed it before. Is it new? Can anyone ever tell us how long it has been there?

Quintessentially American

As amazing as the wildlife was in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, the scenery rivaled for breathtaking beauty. The foliage was mostly at or near peak, a bonus I was not expecting. Rivers, waterfalls, large fields with towering mountains all made for stunning landscapes. It’s quintessentially American.

Safety Day 2025

Fun and more fun at Safety Day on Saturday.  Harbor Loop was full of people enjoying themselves.  The first responders who were there, talked and explained the different examples of safety.  One the favorites was Spot the bomb denotator.  The kids loved it.  The horses, K-9 dogs and helicopter were great.   Thank you all who participated.

Surfside Subs and Pizza Sunday 9/28 🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$13.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

ALSO FOR LONG BEACH DAIRY 🍦

🚨🚨🚨Half Off Special for 9/28🚨🚨🚨
Vermont Maple Cremee
Sprinkled with Maple Sugar
and
Pumpkin Soft Serve
🍁🍦🎃🍦

Half off only on these two flavors for soft serve, special subject to change

Amazing and Humbling

You may know I have just returned from a photography tour to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. I’ve barely had a chance to really go through my photos but here is a sampling of some of the wildlife we saw along the way. The words that best describes the experience are amazing and humbling. The land is vast, much of the wildlife is enormous, the sky is as big as they say it is. I felt small amongst it as well as humbled. At the same time, there are also huge crowds full of such a variety of groups and cultures. Most were polite and engaging so I also felt part of something much bigger than any of us.

These are just a small sampling of the wildlife we were able to observe. If you ever consider a photography tour, I highly recommend Slonina Photography. The groups are small and the guides well versed and prepared for the location. I have gone on a number of tours with him and will be going again! More photos to come. Stay tuned to Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook for additional photos and stories.