Mileophile: June 24, 2014 (Maine)

Mile 1320

Today started with our first ever GPS snafu. We discovered that when you type in Acadia National park, Mrs. Google Map will choose a random point in the far reaches of middle of nowhere instead of the assumed main entrance. But, we didn’t have to deal with any other humans and we saw 2 bald eagles in the wild. Then we had to back track for two hours to correct the mistake. This made Mr. Bullington giggle with delight.

Mile 1397

We almost missed our afternoon on Lulu’s Lobster Boat! Fortunately, we made it in the knick of time and left Bar Harbor with John the Lobsterman. When we checked the traps we found a mama lobster covered in eggs. This was both a little disturbing and cool and made me want caviar and then gag that I wanted caviar. We cruised by a light house and the little island that was covered in seals and their little pups. Thomas slept through most of the trip, probably a blessing in disguise. I have visions of him with a lobster latched onto his nose or his hand stuck in a lobster trap. John the Lobsterman probably would not have tolerated his antics.

Lobstah!

Captain John

Reckon we could get him without the shell, dripping with butter , and nestled in a bun? I'm asking for a friend.

Mile 1429

We headed to the portion of Acadia National Park that we intended to visit in the am and did a little hiking. It is beyond description. We made it to the top of Cadillac Mountain and almost got blown away.

Charlotte protesting because we wouldn't let her swim.

Thomas working on the splits. Cheerleading tryouts will be here before you know it!

Mile 1450

After scarfing down a lobster roll, (Does Betty Ford have a lobster roll 12-step program?) we headed to the grand finale of the day and people, it was GRAND! I don’t know if y’all are familiar with Timber Tina, but if you’re ever in these parts, you need to march your happy hiney over to her Lumberjack show outside of Bar Harbor. Now, Tina is a character. She was on Survivor- Panama, National Geographic’s Ultimate Survival Alaska and she competes in Lumberjack events all around the world. THE WORLD! She is tougher than a $2 steak and she is my newest best girlfriend. Tina spends her life’s work training up a team of handsome, strapping young college boys (Tina ain’t no dummy, y'all) to compete in Lumbergames. We witnessed such events as cross cut saw races, shimmy up a pole real fast-like, cut a log with a chainsaw quick, hurl an axe at a bull’s eye, chop a log in half wilst standing upon it, and try to stand on a floating log while your cute buddy tries to make you to fall off. One chap took an unfortunate fall on the log and may be engaging in less manly activities going forward. Afterward, Tina and I started talking. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.