Monday, 9:35 am: Another partially cloudy day in the Saint John Valley, but it’s a nice day. Hopefully it will be nice enough, and last long enough, to grill on our barbeque this afternoon. The weather, this summer, seems to act as a spoiler for some of our outdoor activities. Notwithstanding the frequent rain, most of our chores seem to be on track. I have to say though; I really hate working in the rain. I can live without that experience again.

During the summer months many of the towns in this part of Maine host various cookouts to raise money for their volunteer fire departments, emergency services, churches and other activities. Community service and volunteerism are alive and well in northern Maine. And Canadian money is cheerfully accepted at most events, which these days, is about on par with US currency. Have a feast and help out – somewhere up here.

The main road, just over the border, between Fort Fairfield ME and Perth-Andover, NB

In three years I will turn 60. Can you believe it? I told my wife I would like to spend my 60th birthday in either Ireland or the German Alps, so we better get saving for it now. Luckily, my Grecian Formula, lots of aspirin, and assorted other things to camouflage and smooth the aging process are keeping graying and arthritis induced creaking at bay. My brain cells need recharging; I better brew up some caffeine laden drink [espresso] soon. Like the Rolling Stones sing, “Start Me Up”.

Current values from our wireless Vantage-Pro weather station:

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Temperature: 63° [F.]

Barometer: 29.894 & steady

Humidity: 64%

Wind: S at 2 mph light & variable

Visibility: > 3 miles

Skies: light cloud cover ca. 70 – 80%

Precipitation: None

Since midnight:

Low temperature: 39.6° [F.] at 5:04 am

High wind: 11 mph at 9:19 am