Tag Archives: Boston Island

Boat Ride to Boston Island [Video]

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 29, 2010
I took this video right after I took these pictures, but haven’t been able to post it until now on account of a 10MB video limit on my phone when uploading over 3G instead of WiFi. Anyway, the video begins at the end of the mooring row at Boothbay Region Boatbard and ends at our [...]
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My Firefighting Training Saved Me, My Family & Our Property

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 22, 2010
As I mentioned the other day, and have been making subsequent posts about, my family & I are currently on vacation at our place in Maine.  It’s been a great trip so far, and has been relaxing – for the most part.  Yesterday evening we had some rain, which started out as a very pleasant [...]
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Summer Rain Storm on Boston Island

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 21, 2010
We’re having the beginnings of a large rain storm that’s on its way through tonight. Dinner is being made, the boat is tied up securely, everything is safe and the porch is cool & dry -- the perfect way to enjoy summer rain.  It’s getting harder as I write this, but still very pleasant.  Enjoy [...]
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Last Night’s Sunset

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 21, 2010
The sunset as seen from Cocktail Rock, the top of the island overlooking the Sheepscot River.
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Outdoor Shower Time

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 21, 2010
Our shower rig out on the island. Water is in a shower bag we put out in the yard to heat in the sun all day, and holds 6 gallons.
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My Maine Vacation

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 20, 2010
This week I’m on my annual Maine vacation.  My family owns an island near Boothbay (disclaimer: we’re not rich by any means, my grandfather simply had the foresight in the 60s to recognize an amazing deal when he saw one, and we’ve inherited it) and the family is up here together through Sunday.  We try [...]
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Boats on Mooring

By Christiaan Conover | Published: July 20, 2010
I took some photos of boats on moorings as I was heading out to the island this evening. See them after the break.
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