Jim Beard's 95th Birthday

Happy Birthday, Dad! 95 years................ and going strong.

An amazing day. Christelle came over to spend the day. We used the birch bark found yesterday to make a most distinctive waste basket for Brian's classroom.

Papi Tom picked up Max at school, and brought him back to the campsite. An hour of Badminton ensuued, and Max, who has improved greatly over the last few days, easily won the match. The weather was impeccably clear, and temperatures were diving. Dinner was served on the picnic table, and then a campfire was prepared. Marshmallows were competitively roasted. Max and Christelle had excellent entries.

A couple from the campsite across from us walked over with a bag of firewood and said they would like to join us. They had chairs in hand! Christelle and Max needed to leave soon after. Pat and Mary Lou, stayed for about an hour talking about their motor home travels. It was interesting, but it was getting colder and colder, so we doused the campfire, and said goodnight.

Earlier, there was a beautiful sunset over the lake, complete with chortling loons................. And after the campfire, the stars were bright as I've ever seen them here. A lovely state is this Maine.