Wow, Omaforfour. I have been to Mt. Desert Island and Acadia. I just love it there. My husband and I would have loved living in your area. I am originally from Michigan and now in Pa so I am used to hard winters; wouldn't want it any other way. But I find I get lots of sewing things done in winter. Like you I have a busy retired life; it is just me and my dane & rottie. So I have to do it all, but that is what keeps me young.