August 24, 2008 Islesboro, Maine

We have been having a delightful time on the island of Islesboro. We have been able to spend time with the Hollins family and the baptism of our niece's children James and Harry. The lobster feast, the luncheon of mussels pulled from the shoreline the ham and steak cook-out and the enjoyable treat of visiting with family and friends has reminded us of how blessed we are with love and warmth of our extended family! Yesterday we spent time "chasing the local yacht club race" with Captain Harry Hollins and my twin brother Jim and sister-in-law Nancy enjoying the ride with us.

Captain Harry taking us on the Boston Whaler around the island and chasing the Dark Harbor racing fleet on a beautiful afternoon.

The fleet heading home to the last racing mark on the downwind run. We scooted just ahead of the fleet and captured the colorful spinnikars on their downwind track.