Ken and Linda's Blog: Back to Posting

It has been a long time since the last post - almost 2 months. We have been busy adjusting to land I guess. Ken went to the National Speleological Society Convention in Indiana for a week, Linda and Jane headed for the Cape, Ken and Linda went to Freeport, ME on an LLBean Bike and Camping Weekend, Linda, Ken and Paul went to Phila, PA for Aunt Marion's Memorial Service. In the middle of all that, Linda has been enjoying the bog, and there have been many trips to the shore and visits with friends and family. Linda also has gone back to work on a per diem basis - which apparently means "full time." The pictures are a sampling of all these events.

A sampling of the food and fun on the LLBean Biking Trip. We covered 51.02 miles in 2 days - a record for us. We were with 13 other people and 2 guides. It was a wonderful time. After a dinner of steak and lobster last night, we woke up to lots of coffee, fruit, and blueberry pancakes.

The camp ground set up. Each couple or family had their own 12-person tent, set up with a lantern, a winding flashlight, cots, sleeping bags and sleeping sacks.

The view from our tent. We arrived first and picked the tent right next to the water. The other tents were at least 5 feet farther back. Who says arriving early doesn't pay?

The NSS Convention in southern Indiana. We're sitting around trying to agree on the next cave to explore. The Convention was home to over 1200 campers for a week. Agreements on caves were generally made about 5 minutes before leaving.

My tent and equipment after a day of caving.

Debbie, Bob and Diane at Aunt Marion's memorial service. It was wonderful seeing all the family, especially the next generation. Sorry about the picture quality.

Branford fireworks picture from Alison's boat.

The crew of Alison's boat headed out for a rough day of checking the 5 lobster traps. Fortunately we all survived the "World's Deadliest Catch" moments.