Yesterday was the longest day of the year. Today, Friday, marks the first week anniversary of J. M. Gerrish’s opening for the summer season, the second week since it changed owners, and the fifth week since Susan and I moved to Winter Harbor. So much has happened in such a short span of time; we have come to learn so much new and fascinating bits of an industry that we’ve only seen from one side of the counter so to speak. Now we are peeking behind the curtain, marveling at the magician working the levers, all the while trying to find a path through all this complex, complicated new terrain without losing our way. (photo: Susan's coconut cake with toasted coconut frosting.)The weather has been interesting to say the least: a phenomenal thunderstorm the other afternoon followed up by one of the most remarkable and beautiful skies I have ever seen. Later that evening we saw numerous lightning flashes to the northwest but little struck here along the coast.
Work has cut a bit into my daily walks around Schoodic Point, but I still get a chance to get out there more often than not. We both have found it to be a wonderful place to stroll, watch the waves, listen to the surf, gaze across the empty horizon and wonder what the future has in store for us – for all of us.
In fact most people come to Winter Harbor because of this most picturesque section of Acadia National Park; and to escape the frenetic pace and often overcrowded lifestyles of Mt. Desert Island and Bar Harbor. It’s an easy drive of about 45 miles or so, or you can take the ferry direct from Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor; the ferry is rumored to begin running early next week. Everyone says that the ferry, or water taxi really, gives you not only a beautiful view of the area from the seaside but also lets you travel to Schoodic and then take the local Island Explorer bus system which I believe is free.
If you are coming to Winter Harbor and want to spend a couple of days exploring this side of Frenchman’s Bay and need a place to stay check out Kathy and Bill Carpenter’s 3 bedroom vacation rental located right near the beach. You can walk to Gerrish’s or the Bar Harbor ferry and Schoodic Point is only a five-minute drive away. Plus they are very nice folks. You can find out more details by emailing Kathy at winterharborhouse@yahoo.com or phone 860-455-9335 or 207-963-7398.
And while you’re here check out Wendilee Heath’s “Whopaints” studio and gallery just a few doors down from Gerrish’s. Wendilee also provides lessons for both the beginning as well as the advanced painter. Check her website out at www.whopaints.com.
Well the weather has taken a turn for the dark side this morning, at least inland from here. Out to sea it looks bright and clear but I’m told that too can change in a heartbeat. Anyway I’ve clocked out for the morning. I’m making sandwiches today; Alex the regular sandwich maker is off today and I’m the swingman. I’ll clock back in at about 11:30 or so and get ready for the lunch crowd.
Today Susan is fixing her regular batch of maple walnut and lemon crème scones, with the addition of a blueberry buckle, orange almond cakes (melt-in-your-mouth) and apricot almond tarts.
Wish you were here,
Steve
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