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Wild Maine Blueberry Pie..Camp Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by bayman

Tis the season for a Maine delicacy .. Blueberry Pie..made of course with our very own native and wild berries..bluish in nature.. Not too long ago we found ourselves on the shore of Gouldsboro Bay enjoying a Downeast experience. During … Continue reading →

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Posted in Camping, Cooking, Food, Maine Coast, Maine Living

Shakedown Cruise 2017 Belfast Harbor

Posted on June 2, 2017 by bayman

Finally..we were able to get the boat out of the garage and into the water for a brief shakedown cruise in Belfast Harbor. Taking advantage of a break in the cold, wet , nasty weather so far this spring we … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Boating, Maine Coast | Tagged Belfast Harbor, Forest, kiwi

A Kiwi walk and eel fishing

Posted on April 26, 2017 by bayman

  It finally stopped raining long enough this past weekend so Kiwi and I could get out for a walk early one morning..I figured the upper end of The Rail Trail would be a good choice as most of our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Uncategorized | Tagged B&MLRR, eels, kiwi

Busy As A Beaver, Only It’s Woody Woodpecker

Posted on April 1, 2017 by bayman

I haven’t been able to observe the culprit who’s been hard at work on one of the fir trees on our property but I have a pretty strong suspicion .. Pretty low for a nesting spot? Bugs? This early? Anyways … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Critters, Farm Life, Spring | Tagged Almost, Pileated, Spring, Woodpecker

Ice Fishing Season Extended?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by bayman

From what I can gather on my Twitter feed..the scuttlebutt is that ice fishing was just extended by two weeks here in Maine.  Like I said it’s from Twitter so take it as it is.  Has anybody heard anything about … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ice fishing

maine-matters is meandering, dare i?

Posted on March 27, 2017 by bayman

Just a few thoughts on Spring..any time now? How much longer before we are able to head out to our secret spots and start picking these delectables? March hasn’t been co-operating however April is but a few days off and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Boating, Coastal Living, Islands, Lakes, Maine Living, Uncategorized | Tagged goodby winter, Spring

A New Season Drawing Nearer..It’s About Time

Posted on March 21, 2017 by bayman

BANGOR BOAT SHOW…  Well it’s officially Spring, at least that’s the designation on the calendar. Things seemed to have been moving along just fine. The ground was bare, the sap buckets were out, the rake nearly made it out of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Boating, Coastal Living, Maine Coast | Tagged Bangor, Boats, Spring

Back At It…. Is It #17 or 18?

Posted on December 29, 2016 by bayman

    Meet Forest.. He’s number 17..or 18..or.. (One loses count after 15) 9 week old Forest came to us on Dec 23rd.  A sturdy and rugged member of the most recent Guiding Eyes For The Blind F Litter, and next … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Dogs, Forest, Guide Dogs, Puppies | Tagged Belfast, Guide Dog, Puppy

A Walk In The Park, Belfast That Is

Posted on September 21, 2016 by bayman

       Living in Belfast has become quite trendy, at least compared to the old days of shoe factories and poultry plants. Belfast has become known as a cruise ship destination, a boutique town, artsy, … cultivated.         Of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Belfast, Coastal Living, Family, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Belfast, City Park

Never Forget…

Posted on September 11, 2016 by bayman

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged September 11th

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Mike Webber grew up in Waldo County within a strong fishing and hunting family tradition. Boating is a big part of his life as well. He, his wife and dogs can be found on Penobscot bay cruising up and down the rocky Maine coast, picnicking on the islands, or enjoying the treats of West Grand Lake, Megunticook or Lake St. George. For many years his wife has been a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes For The Blind.

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