Tuesday September 6, 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

 

 

Thomas Point Beach

Bluegrass Festival, Brunswick, Maine

Friday, September 2

 

 

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Everyone waiting for the stroke of noon to place chairs on the lawn in front of the stage.

 

 

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This was me most of Friday – listening to music and reading a book.

 

 

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Following our busy summer – this was a welcome, do-nothing-vacation.

 

 

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The stage

 

 

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Our friends Betty (left) and Wayne (center) and their daughters have a very nicely designed vegetable/bake/craft wagon.

 

 

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Our granddaughter, Lydia (blue shirt on left) was one of their helpers. Notice the blueberry loaves on the middle rack. These were baked by our daughter, Diane.

 

 

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Diane made 104 loaves, which made the house smell wonderful each morning.

 

 

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There are ten large mill stones located throughout the grounds.

 

 

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The tide is in at this inlet area.

 

 

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The four-faced Westminster Chime Clock chimes every 1/4 hour when the chimes are on. Very few of these clocks remain in the country.

 

 

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The beach area

 

 

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The large tent that provides shade for those who do not want to sit on the lawn in the sun.

 

 

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The Loose Caboose sells hot dogs, drink, ice cream, ice, wood, and is a source for information.

 

 

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A view from our seats.

 

 

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There is plenty to eat – including the main snack shop.

 

 

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Rhonda Vincent was on the grounds for her evening concert, and opened the weekend of bluegrass music by singing The Star Spangled Banner.

 

 

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That happened at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

 

 

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Al Hawkes and Band were the first performers.

 

 

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I like mountain music, and these two were the ones who most satisfied my love of that sound.

 

 

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JoeSings and The Band

 

 

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Rhonda Vincent’s bus.

 

 

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Rhonda Vincent and the Rage are always a favorite at this festival.

This was an early night – as their set was from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday night’s concerts lasted until 10:30 p.m.)

 

 

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