Hiking in Maine with Kelley

It is with great sadness we share the news that John passed away unexpectedly on July 12th after suffering a heart attack and not recovering. Over the years, John has made many friends while ...

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Warm weather continues. Decided to try for two in a row, this time along the Kenduskeag. Again, Kelley decided to joiin in The stream was quite low with lots of vegetation growing in it ...

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We are dog sitting this weekend with Cooper . I think her getting out of the car encouraged Kelley to do likewise. It was a slow walk to the pond with two dogs sniffing. Just a hint of the col...

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Hot weather is back and thought maybe Kelley would get out of the car  for the stream, and she did. Wildflowers on the way The stream was very low but enough water for Kelley ...

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We have been over here several times since our last visit but Kelley always refused to get out of the car.  Today she did, maybe because she senses it's going to hot today. She wasn't interes...

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A gray morning with rain forecast. Last few times I drove here Kelley declined to get out of the car but today she decided the pond was a good idea. Some wildflowers on the way down to the pon...

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We have had a string of hot humid days. Neither of us has been very energetic but we have driven to the pond or the Kenduskeag and Kelley elected to stay in the car. This morning she decided to ...

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Another hot day so I thought I could get Kelley out because of the water. She did get out of the car but wasn't interested in a long walk. Some Queen Anne's Lace on the way to the stream ...

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Pretty morning with comfortable temperatures. Last couple of times we came here Kelley did not get out of the car but this morning she did. Just some nice leaves and some burdock T...

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Beautiful day with sun and temps in the 70's so decided to drive to Acadia and hope Kelley would want to hike. She did and we were off on her favorite trail. First chance at the stream. ...

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We have been here several times since the last post but Kelley didn't get out of the car. Very hot now and today she decided the pond would be good. The meadow on the way to the pond was in bl...

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Another pretty morning. Cooper is still with us and she does not like the water but is ok with the fields. Kelley enjoyed the water while I looked for pictures and Cooper explored - we had the...

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Beautiful sunny morning but headed for 85 degrees so an early start. I'm dog sitting Cooper. Cooper and Kelley ignore each other. Kelley taking the lead Ferns beside the stream were high...

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Gray day with rain. Even though kelley had hiked yesterday we went to City Forest -- and she got out of the car! Wildflowers on the way to the pond. Blackberries Wild Rose ...

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We haven't been here for awhile as its a long way ( over 50 miles) to drive if Kelley decides not to hike.  Today she got out without prompting. Beautiful sunny morning in the 70's with rain fo...

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This seems to be the only place Kelley is interested these days. It was a beautiful morning and she soaked in the pond while I looked for things to photograph. She actually walked a short distan...

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Back to the pond. pretty morning but a bit windy for getting close ups in focus. Heading for the pond Took this picture of wildflowers and did not see the tiny crab spider un...

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Getting very warm today so Kelley was interested in the pond. She didn't want to go further so some pictures of Kelley, the pond, and things growing around the pond. ...

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A beautiful morning and Kelley decided to get out of the car. She was, however, only interested in the pond and would not hike the trails. The trees are all leafed out and it's looking like su...

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Back to the beaver pond area. I think Kelley recognizes the area from the car. Top of the hill and down to the pond More crabapple blooms. Not much else blooming except dandelions ...

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Sixty two and sunny - a beautiful morning - and for the second day in a row Kelley got out of the car. Lilacs about to open  and some new leaves The trail no longer looking win...

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Cloudy with sprinkles but supposed to clear up. Headed back here , hoping the pond would draw Kelley out of the car and it did. Some dandelions in the field on the way to the pond. The t...

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Fifty two degrees and quite wind but the sun is shining and Kelley got out of the car. First chance to get in the water Wildflowers at last - don't know this one Water lilies are ...

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A beautiful morning with bright sun and pleasant temps. Got Kelley out of the car and realized I forgot my camera- no pictures today.  She really seemed to enjoy the pond today, staying in long...

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Pretty morning so we hedded for the forest and the beaver pond. With a little persuasion Kelley decided to get out of the car and we headed down. Still kind of wintry looking but there are pat...

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