By Tom Schaefer When I first came to Hog Island as a camper in 1981, I was far enough along on a humanities degree that my next big hurdle was to complete the “project” phase of the program. Since my focus was on conservation history, I figured hanging out on an island in Muscongus Bay … | Read more.
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Eric getting sunset shot
Another stunning sunset
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Oh my, you missed this!
Helen, Jo, Loretta, and Mary wondering what to do next!
What are you looking at Eric? We´re over here!
Sue presents Juanita with the "spark" award!
Hey ho, Hey ho, another load to go, hey ho, hey ho
Yet another load of lumber to unload
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Robert and Gaye bid a fond farewell to Hog Island
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Robert: "See I can hold up the Brige with one finger"
Phil, Helen, and Mary bid adieu
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By Tom Schaefer Whether my bark went down at sea Whether she met with gales Whether to isles enchanted She bent her docile sails By what mystic mooring She is held today This is the errand of the eye Out upon the Bay. – Emily Dickinson | Read more.