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My sister and three brothers were all in Maine with me, along with Mom and Dad and most of the significant others and grandchildren, for our special week in Maine. I'm back in San Diego now after an exhausting day of air travel. Will be posting more pics from "The Week" soon.

Dreamin' of my upcoming vacation on the beach in Maine... No, it won't be in one of these beachfront houses, but it will be close enough.

We rented this place for the party to celebrate our parents' 50th anniversary.
Food, drink, balloons, photographs, family, and friends.
Each of the "kids" said a few words, followed by little speeches by some of the friends, including the best man from the wedding in 1955. It all worked out quite well.
Definitely worth my trip across the country.

The beach was crowded on Sunday until the rain blew in from the southwest. Soon after this shot, the drops chased me back to the house. I suspect the umbrella wasn't quite enough protection for these folks. The sudden relief from a hot and humid weekend was certainly welcome.

Today I finally got plane tickets for my annual family vacation in Maine. $700 or so, for two people, round-trip. Could be worse. Ahhh, in some ways I'm already there.

Lobster, paper towels, a bowl for the shells, glass of water. Who could ask for anything more?

The bread really wasn't necessary.

Outside the Portland Art Museum