Thursday, November 29, 2007

What I learned while on my Madison/Skowhegan trip.....

That Madison is a great little town with a mill that is still in operation.....


That even on a cold snowy morning, Reny's is bustling on Main Street....

That there are great people and programs in their schools!

SAD#59/Madison Superintendent's Office

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Look what's growing in Madison, Maine!

Those great jucy tomatoes that are now available all winter long!



I also learned:
  • that even when it is 40 degrees in Portland, I need to have winter gear in the car, having awoken to a snowstorm this morning that lasted until noon
  • that as tempting as it is, not to eat chinese food on the road, or when I do, to ask if there is MSG in it, after having my lips, mouth and tongue go numb last night, and wondering why
  • that it is always good to have earplugs packed in the bag, after being able to hear tvs on BOTH sides of the walls and realizing it would be a long night, running to Hannaford, luckily across the street, in my pjs (figured it would be a pretty good bet I wouldn't run into anyone I knew) and spending the best $5 ever on a set of earplugs
  • that when I wear earplugs I need to think about how I am going to wake up after sleeping through my alarm!

That I love the adventures that my work is taking me on this year!

What I saw on my travels to and from Skowhegan/Madison.......

Logging truck after logging truck.........
Smooth newly paved roads.............
Canada Geese in the fields eating the last of the seeds.........
Snow! Snowplows! Sanding Trucks!
Great views of the mountains.........
Smoke coming from chimneys trying to take the chill off the day.....
My second moose!

Monday, November 26, 2007

Madison Ave here I come!

Madison Ave, Skowhegan ME that it is......!
Heading north this afternoon to do a 3 day review in Madison. Staying at the Belmont (motel) right on Madison Ave http://www.belmontmotel.com/ Can't wait to share more!

Monday, November 19, 2007

My Morning Ride to Augusta

Steam rising from the water....
Sun peeking over the horizon....
Birds flying in formation....
Picnic boat on a trailor....
Truckloads of Christmas Trees....
Logging trucks filled to the top....
GMRI bus filled with kids on their way to the Cohen Center!

Bucksport November 7-9







Dawn breaking in Bucksport.....





With water views from our hotel rooms, we were able to watch the comings and goings on the day; when we weren't busy in the schools working through a 3 day review.........Unfortunately the observation tower from the new bridge (a spectacular structure) is closed for the winter, so a visit will have to wait for another time!