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 I had the immense pleasure today of going out to Vinalhaven - an island community off the coast of Maine.  My client wanted me to meet with the contractor and painter to produce a paint schedule.  Today was one of the most glorious days weather wise to date, this year (I'm a real fan of summer).  The ferry ride over and back was so stunningly beautiful that I never read my book.  Soaking up the the sun, water and wildlife was far more commanding than any read.  Boarding a ferry is always fun, not sure why - maybe it's the sense of adventure.

I was met at the landing on Vinalhaven by my client's contractor, Peter Codella.  Hopped in his truck and drove to the building site.  I never realized how pristine Vinalhaven is.  I've been there by boat but, never stepped foot onto the island proper.  Lobstering is the primary industry...I love lobster boats and especially the way they name them.

After we had gone over all of the plans at the building site I asked Peter if I could get a sandwich before my ferry ride back.  He said "yes" and as soon as we pulled up to Trickerville I knew right away that debit cards probably were not part of their payment plan.  Peter came to the rescue by not only having cash but, he was willing to buy me lunch!  I can only imagine what the story is behind the name of this sandwich shop.

Come to find out, Peter had been holding out on me.  We had to drive to his house in order for me to collect a full set of house plans (for the client project).  Immediately upon arriving I saw a huge "relief" in copper of a woman leaning against his barn.  Peter replied, that he does sculpture, hhmmnn.  OK, we enter his house and I see all sorts of stone sculptures that I think are interesting.  I took pictures to share with you.

These are very rudimentary pictures (I am not a photographer) but, I will have one of his pieces on display at the Camden Garden Club's Decorator Showhouse in July this year.  You must view these in person!

Leaving the island was hard.  There was more I wanted to see and do.  Like the Star of Hope Lodge, where Robert Indiana has his home/gallery.  That's another story, hopefully coming soon.  My goodbye photo for now.  I will return.