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Chincoteague/Assateague

Ginnie’s birthday was last week, and we took a quick trip to Chincoteague to see the ponies and sit on the beach on Assateague Island. We also did a LOT of bike riding, much to the disappointment of these ducks who were quite taken with our bicycles. 

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How I spent my summer vacation – Part II

And then all hell broke loose! Well, not really. But three kids will definitely liven the place up! Lexi and Emma swam like little fish. Dominic refused to wear his swim suit. We dug holes, built sand castles, collected shells and sea sponges (yuck), and went out on the kayak. Let me rephrase that: Aunt...

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How I spent my summer vacation – Part I

For the past couple of years, Ginnie and I have spent a week in August at Muriel MacAuley’s Cottage on Gwynn’s Island. It is so wonderful. We have no internet or cellphone service. There are no projects hanging over our heads and no one to distract us from our peace and quiet. (Well, that’s not...

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