It’s in the 50′s and it’s Easter! What better way to celebrate the coming of Spring(?) than a walk on the Boot Cove Preserve.  The snow is almost gone ~ just bits here and there. The birds were happily soaring above us and chattering away! Happy Easter~ Happy Spring everyone!

 

Today it is snowing in Lubec, but yesterday was clear, cold and sunny ~ a perfect day for a walk. So, off we went with our friend Bonnie to Hamilton Cove Preserve. There were bits of snow and ice along the way, but nothing to worry about at all. The walk ends at a Bench perched right along the cliff ~ an amazing view! Down the path is “Morton’s Rock” a wonderful place to sit and contemplate the beauty of The Bold Coast. Each time we venture out for a hike, we are thankful that all this gorgeous scenery is right out our back door. After the hike, we returned home to hot chicken chili and corn bread. As good as life gets! Enjoy the photos of our fabulous February Day.

Lubec Gothic
Happy New Year from Peacock House !

 Season #11 at Peacock House has come to an end. We had a busy and exciting year, so Dennis and I were ready for a well-earned holiday. Off to Whitby, Aislaby we went! It was a long, but uneventful bus/flight/metro/train ride to York , England where our good friend Rita met us. For the next two weeks we walked, ate , visited with friends and did alot of sightseeing. Before we knew it, our time was over and now we are back at Peacock House and looking forward to the Christmas holidays. Here are some photos of the trip…..

Whitby Abbey ~ overlooking the town

Angel of The North

Bamburg Castle

Dennis and Rita

The North Yorkshire Moors

 

Working on the Bay Window

Dennis ~ the hardworking assistant

The finished product

Last year, we had the right side of the front of Peacock House re-sided.
Now this year, we have completed the left front and Church Street side of the house. New shutters too. Dennis also had a new roof put on top of the Bay Window . George Baker and Dennis did the work together and it looks marvelous! The project was completed yesterday at 3:30pm ~ just in time for our dinner party at 4:00 pm! Part III, the back of Peacock House, will begin this Spring. Dennis’s winter project is the Sunroom. Stayed tuned for photos of his winter work!

This is what I see on my daily walk

My friend Gretchen at The Laughing Raven Gallery

Each day I take a walk around town for a bit of quiet time. Look what I am fortunate to see and hear and feel…blue sky, water , fresh air, a gentle ( or brisk) breeze , sea gulls, seals , boats and of course the many friends I pass along the way. At times, it is a challenge to finish my walk in the time allotted ~ there is too much to see and too much to talk about! Life in Lubec is good.

The first annual Lubec Garden Tour was held on August 4th. It was a hot and sultry day – not good for wandering around 10 gardens! But the attendance was good and I had a great time! I must confess to feeling a bit self-conscious, as I am not an expert gardener. I do not know the Latin names of my plants, but I do know the “folk names” – for some reason my memory can retain them! The people who visited the garden were kind and postive in their comments . The big hits…my Butterfly Bush and “The Queen” in the shade garden. A good day …I would do it again!

The Queen

 

Dennis and I are in the throws of a busy July ~ what better time to take a deep breath and say THANK YOU to our “regulars” , our “first-timers” and to those of you who took the time to comment on various on-line sites about Peacock House. Your letters, notes and gracious thank yous upon departure from Peacock House keep us motivated, inspired and certainly happy about what we do for a living. You have referred family and friends to us based on your experiences here ~ and that’s the best compliment we can get. We are so very appreciative of your business, your loyalty and your good will. We will continue to do our best to deserve your support and kind words.
Thank you again and have a great summer!
Sue and Dennis

July 2006 – May 2012

If you have visited Peacock House in the last 6 years, you have met our famous Captain Trott. He showed up on our front porch one evening looking ever so dreadful. Of course, we fed him and of course , he never left. The Captain had a big personality and we will miss him. Our guests named him Captain Trott after the man who built Peacock House because he “acted like he owned the place.” Indeed , he did.

Sometimes, wonderful little surprises come your way. That happened to me in April when we visited family in Pennsylvania. My 16 year old niece , Jessie had a gift for me and imagine my delight when it turned out to be a felted Peacock she had made in art class! It matches our logo colors and now sits proudly on the buffet guarding our business cards in the foyer of Peacock House. Jessie has impressed me with her talent and her generosity in giving the Peacock to us. So, a big thank you to her! Each time I see it, I smile and rememer how meaningful little gestures of kindness can be…..