The Love Magnet Visits New England

My husband, Toure, and I were very lucky to have the FLM as a house guest for a few months last fall. We love New England and wanted to share different sites with her. We think she had fun - especially on the motorcycle trips. I will share five of our outings with her on her Blog. FLM, thank you for being so patient with me. I am sorry it took me so long to put this up for you. I hope you will come and visit us again, you were the PERFECT house guest.

Love, Amy & Toure

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Massachusetts to Maine, September 2010

The FLM was very excited for her first ride on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. It is September, but the temperatures are warm and we have lots to see and do. Our destination is Pine Point, ME for a lobster roll and some steamers. The Pine Point Lobster Co-Op is one of our favorite places to eat seafood. It is in a small fishing town in Mid Coast Maine just past Old Orchard Beach. FLM is checking out the passenger seat, but I think she will need to ride in the back so she will be safe.

The FLM and I are waiting for Toure. He has a few last minute things to do before we go. FLM is hanging out in my sling. I had shoulder surgery in August and have to wear a sling while it heals. I hide snacks in the little pocket inside the sling and FLM fits in nicely. She is having fun walking around the yard with me.

We made it! We took the back roads through New Hampshire to the coastal roads of Maine. Here was are enjoying the view and breeze on the docks outside of the Co-Op. See the boats in the back? They belong to fishermen. They go out everyday to catch lobsters or fish and then bring their catches back to the Lobster Co-Op to sell.

This is the front where they bring their catches. The restaurant is around the back over looking the water. Its small and very casual and lots of fun.

Ahhhhhhh, now that we are done eating let's sit on a bench and enjoy the view before we head back home. This is the beach that we found some shells on.

The sun is setting and its time to get a move on. We have many miles to go and want to enjoy the ride. The FLM is getting into her seat.

Nice and cozy she waves to the camera as we get ready to head out. See ya lata FLM!

I must be nuts

I have to be, there can be no other explanation.

Maybe it was the peer pressure. Those 6 amers at the gym can be pretty tough and convincing.

Nah, its me - I have never done it before and wanted to give it a tri.

So I am signed up for Marlborough's 2nd Annual Mini Triathlon. I have several girlfriends that are going to participate as well. Some as teams and some as individuals. It should be fun - right?

August 1st
1/3 mile swim - 15 mile bike ride - 3 mile run

I start my swim training next week - oh boy!

DH is just as silly as me!

Although he would never admit to it, Honeybunch can be just as silly as me. ;-)

Last month while on vacation we were driving to the White Mountains from Coastal Maine and we came across the antique tractor show in Farmington, Maine (it was sooo much fun). When we were leaving I spotted this stone yard.

We got out to take pictures of this rock, but DH just couldn't keep his hands to himself.
Um Honey, Don't push on that!

NOooooooooo!!!

Just kidding! The rock was secure. It is cool looking isn't it?

How Do You Like My Do?

I had my hair updated at Scizzors yesterday afternoon and Heather, the lovely stylist, blew it straight for me.


Pretty Cool huh? I think it makes me look very grown up! ;-)

Although it was fun, it was a one night thing. When DH got home he said "oh you got your hair done, you still have curls though right?" LOL So I am back to my wild mess of curls today.

Nana's 85th birthday Celebration

On Sunday, we celebrated Vivienne's 85th Birthday. The weather was gorgeous, 80 degrees, no humidity, and a light breeze. Many of our family and friends came over to share in the celebration that lasted all afternoon.

Vivienne, known as Nana to DH and DSs, is an amazing women. Her personality sparkles making it easy to get caught up in her zest for life. Pictured here with her 3 friends, the ladies spent the better part of the afternoon chatting away in the gazebo. From left to right is Connie, Vivienne, Lucile, and Sylvia.

Of course we have to talk about the food - and what the food was cooked on!! We enjoyed pepperoni bread, sausage bread, veggies and dip, chips and dip. Then we grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chicken, hoisin chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, broccoli salad, potato salad, strawberry salad, and my GF Barbara made two cakes and bought an ice cream cake! As always there was plenty to share. The hoisin chicken was a new recipe from the comps.

Here is my new grill!! After a lot of research DH and I decided to take the plunge and we bought a Weber Genesis E310. I am one happy grilling girl.

Isn't she shiny? The grill NOT the girl! - jeesh

The old charbroil served us well for 5 years

Cookies In Color!

Friday Night The Cheerers and Walkers shared dinner together

Front Row: Melody (MO), Barbara (SD), Kate (NH), Emily (OH), Shanna (VA), Amy (MA), Kim (TX), Kim (FL), Chris (PA), Peggy (VA)

Back Row: Deb (PA), Kristin (PA), Jill (NC), Leslie (OH), Mary Ellen (MA), and Sherry (NC)

Our comfy pink slippers given to us by My Dear Friend Peggy

Saturday morning and ready to go!
Marina and Peggy dedicating our walk

Cookies For A Cure

Peggy, Amy, Chris, Leslie, Emily, Shanna, and Marina in the front

In Case you were wondering - that is the monument behind us.

We were very lucky to have our own cheering squads. They really helped push us along the walk.

It Was An Amazing Weekend

The Walking Cookies
Me, Peggy (VA), Marina (TX), Emily (OH), Shanna (VA), Chris (PA), Leslie (OH)

This was taken just before we left the hotel for the send off of the walk.


It really was an amazing experience.

I have so many details to share, but not enough time to share them right now.

We started with 7 walkers on our team, but only 3 of us completed the walk. Sadly, blisters wreaked havoc on our friends. It was hard for them to stop and I admire their persistence in trying to finish.

Sleeping in a tent city isn't really all its cracked up to be, however showering in an 18 foot truck trailer can be fun. ;-)

Drink your Gatorade or you will require an IV.

It rained Sunday - a lot. Thank heavens for shower caps and Chris! She showed us how to put the shower caps on our sneakers to help keep them dry.

We have the best friends a person could ask for. 11 Cookies from across the country traveled to DC to cheer us on and many more wore their Cookies For A Cure Shirts all weekend to show their support.

Aimster