Great vacation

[WinnDixie]

Not sure if this should be here or in restaurants...but here goes...I just got back from a great vacation up there. One highlight of the trip was I got to meet, in person, Rattlesnake Gal and Guy (and Mac of kayaking fame!). They invited my husband and me out to the island, gave us a boat tour, delicious lunch and a wonderful day that went by too fast! What delightful people they are..of course you all know this! I have now met--in person--two of my three Forum Friends...not bad for someone living 1250 miles away. Maybe next time I'll meet Pineedles, too! I'm hoping so.

Went on the Mount--of course!!--and met Capt. Paul. Looked for Weirs Beach Boater, but he must have been off that day. Love the Mount--it never disappoints.

Ah, and the food! Total immersion Sawyer's, naturally; but also we went to the Lyon's Den. Everything I have read on the Forum is true....VERY nice! I had baked stuffed shrimp; my husband had fried clams,--a real New England treat we don't get down here. He said the clams tasted like we used to get WAY back in the 50's...outstanding. We also went to a new (to us) sandwich place down on Rte. 3 in Tilton--The Meltaway. It is across from Smoke & Barley. Sure is worth a try...sandwiches on homemade bread with a difference. I had roast beef with boursin cheese--delicious.

Now we're back in the land of 95 degrees and I am on calorie lockdown...but had a great time. It always goes by too fast. Enjoy it for me, all of you who are still up there!