Ready for Santa!

 

Whew!! It was really close this year! We had snow earlier in the month but last week, a day of rain washed most of the snow away. It did, however, melt the snow and bumpy ice on the pond, so beneath this new snow is a very smooth skating rink. In another week or two of cold weather I'll shovel the snow off and be skating for the first time this year.  If you're a believer in Santa, I hope he brings you a gift of wonder.

 

Santa in Kennebunkport, Maine

Santa Arrive by Lobster Boat in Kennebunkport

 

Santa arrives for Kennebunkport's annual Christmas Prelude celebration. I was at Federal Jack's restaurant with my Mom and sister, who arrived from Florida that day. This is one of those activities that if you live here, you might not do unless someone visits, and insists on Christmas Prelude festivities. All good.

Just in case you're reading this Santa, I'd like a new pair of Kinco gloves  that doesn't smell like Eddie the buck, a book by David Whyte, an automatic choke for ny 2002 Honda Elite (and someone else to install it), happiness and understanding for my family, and whatever is on Bev's wishlist. Thanks. We'll leave the cookies in the usual place, and there is hay in the barn if the reindeer need a boost.