On June 21, summer will officially begin, but you'd never know it by today's temperature. It's 1:00 pm and the temperature on this 6th day of June is hovering somewhere between 46° and 48°, depending on which weather app you check. The weatherman predicts we'll break the record low for this day.
It's been a welcome rainy spring to put an end to our drought so we aren't complaining. We've had days of beautiful New England spring weather in-between storms, enough to be satisfied, especially since our goal for this summer is to become better acquainted with everything our area offers…. often through the eyes of children.
We no longer own boats, but a stop at the Wentworth Marina by the Sea in New Castle with the grandchildren was one our first spring adventures. What a blast to let the little ones wander up and down the docks, watching boats come and go, including the excitement of the marine police arriving to check the place over. A stop here would hardly be worth it without a relaxing lunch at The Green Bean, outdoor dining while answering 100 little questions, between bites of tasty pulled pork sliders, about boats, birds, water, and rigging. "What is that spinning thing on top of the masts?" "That's the wind speed indicator…" "Why do they have them up there?" Fun, fun, fun!
We're thrilled to support the wonderful outdoor Exeter Farmers' Market once again this spring, especially on the warmest days when we can follow-up with homemade strawberry popsicles or the best local ice cream, but that's only when the grandchildren accompany us. Yes, we all had a popsicle on this day!
Watching the Phillips Exeter crew teams practice on the Squamscott River is something we stopped to watch for the first time. That was another new adventure for us thanks to keen interest by these little folks.
Our local school crew teams in Virginia were nationally ranked and these crew teams are tops in the nation, according to their website. So much fun to watch… especially through the eyes of children and also after reading The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Highly recommended!
I've been in working hard in the garden in-between rain showers but I'll soon be back in earnest. A warming (or hot) trend is approaching for the weekend and I'm ready. Stay tuned.
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Yes, you are 100% right! What a privilege to spend time with the little ones.