Yep, you know summer's over when all the ice cream stands start shutting down. Here's my new favorite one on the way to Lewiston/Auburn (the one that's Randy, Rodney, & Jenn's favorite) with the "Thanks for a great year! See you next season!" sign in the window. Dutch Treat is closed for the season as well. Gifford's in Farmington is still open, but just through "Peeper Season" because there's enough tourist trade to make it worth their while. I'm already looking forward to next summer, which is going to be The Quest for the Best Ice Cream. That summer will be all about the process and not the product. I hope they all tie for first place.
Mainiacs is a revered term, only given to those who are 5th generation (or more) born in Maine. If you were born in Maine but you are 1st - 4th generation, you're a Mainer. Everyone else is just "a person from away". I came to Maine for "just one semester," but now I'm "tenure track" which means I'm here to stay for a while. As I was in those first few months, I am very excited about this adventure and the chance to meet the great people of Maine.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
9/13/08 Another Sign of the End of the Season
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