Preparing for another trip - leaving tomorrow morning for the beautiful east coast. I will finally see Nova Scotia, which will leave Saskatchewan as the only province I haven't shot yet (province, mind you, I've got plans for the territories!). At this point, having not seen Nova Scotia yet, it is my humble opinion that…
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Gardner drew the design in 1981, basing it on old photographs and measurements of an 18′ workboat from Washington County, Maine. He described the design as a double wedge, the first wedge being the sharp high bow and the second a wedge turned flat for the stern. This creates a practical workboat that has a foundation of a broad stern set firmly in the water to support the weight of a powerful outboard for speed, along with a sharp entry and planing hull for maneuvering easily through chop and messy currents. Its 18′ length and 6′ 4″ beam help make the boat seaworthy for coastal waters and give it plenty of open work space. Gardner describes the build in detail in Chapter 7 of the second volume of his "Building Classic Small Craft."
For almost every decade of the last century, one of the standard arguments in design has been new vs. old. On one hand, modernists insist that new is the only […]
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Lillian Gish in "Way Down East" 1920 UA **I.V.
Vincent Astor, principal heir to the Astor real estate fortune, publisher of Newsweek, owner of the Hotel St. Regis, was by all accounts an...
Down East Basics is running a great sale; it's an extra 30% off all clearance merchandise. All you need is the code CLEAR30 to save. While I can't say they're one of those places where I absolutely love everything, I do usually find one or two great pieces each time I visit. Case in point; this great floral full skirt and the outfit of the day. It's just the right length, the perfect style for my figure, and the print is a mix of pastel and bright colors so I can wear it with lots of things. If you've never checked out Down East Basics, it's worth it to check out what they have. Shop the Look: Floral skirt from Downeastbasics.com Lace top is old and from Kohls Charter School Cardigan from ModCloth Brown Heels are from ModCloth Blue Jacket is second hand Pink flats are old and by Aldo Pearl Necklace is old and from Forever 21 Earrings are old and from Target
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Features Maine’s Best Breakfasts Wakey, wakey! Eggs and bakey! We got up early to feast on Vacationland’s 30 best breakfast dishes. (It’s a tough job, but somebody had to do it). The First Sober Barn Raising in Maine? We asked O’Chang Comics — the team behind Maine’s cult favorite Temp Tales viral videos — to illustrat
Rich culture, historic charms and dramatic scenery converge in this northern summer loop for the curious cruiser. The 2,400-nautical-mile route loops around New England and the Canadian Maritimes.
Central Trail - Down East Sunrise Trail
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We head downwind and east on a road trip through the new Downeast Maine National Heritage Area.
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Down East Sunrise Trail spans 87.8 from Ayers Junction Rd. (Pembroke) to 395 State St. (Ellsworth) . View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.
Until the practice of architecture became a widespread profession after the 1840's, carpenter/builders, using pattern books, most prominentl...
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