Loading up the Lombard's Chevy with the toys for the week. Yes, that's a Sailboat AND a canoe on top of that thing.
Tireswing at the Penner's Camp.
Boat Launch at Penner's
The one small real estate where Peter-Michael gets signal.
The view from Penner's Dock.
The Lake House
Make-shift Canoe Rack
South Arm Boat Launch.
Loading the barge.
Hey, Lombards!
Peter-Michael declines help taking the sole canoe into the beach launch.
But Tim insists.
Approach to Metallak.
Thanks, Adri. The only other photo with me in it :-) Good composition, too.
This was my general expression of awe as well. Except Peter-Michael knew what kind of fun I was in for. I did not.
Metallak Island
Ablaze.
Introduction to Spoon Carving - Choosing the right wood.
Self-titled.
More Lessons on Spoon Carving.
Raising the Hilton.
But Jonathan and I get the best exposure.
Spoon Carvers hard at work.
Available Light.
Sundial? Token of some sort? It was here when we arrived.
Delayed Shutter.
Early Monday morning.
Before everyone is up (well, Elissa beat me).
This is the general appearance of meals on the Island. Each meal seemed to get better.
Through the fire smoke.
Now which song does no one know that we can learn.
Book of the Week.
Leading the Reading Circle.
Effects of time at Metallak.
Thoughts on Spoon Design ... or taste.
This spoon is the tangible token of a final summer fling.
Wood Shavings and Fire Kindling.
Toasting Cinnamon Rolls.
Alban the Baker.
Gouging the bowl.
Course, Smooth, Fine.
Further effects of time at Metallak.
Peter-Michael.
Each other's Favorite Paddling Partners.
The rope swing.
Yes, it's deep enough.
The were here when we arrived.
Tokens of offering?
Drying John's Sweatshirt.
Wind and Surf.
Taking it in.
Facing Pine Island ... with those mysterious tomatoes.
Rain clouds threatening.
Everywhere ... but nothing really major.
Even a mild clearing.
Central Heating.
Fire Circle.
Master Spoon Maker.
The Boy's turn for the meal. This one definitely goes in the CookBook.
Embers and Woodchips.
Vegan cheese on Vegan chilly. Scrumptious!
Alban's Antics.
Everyone pitches in to dry John's sweatshirt.
These helped, but weren't the only thing that cheered the atmosphere :-) Thanks, Lauren!
Essential woodworking tools. Yes, that's a Bible.
The Look. - by Jonathan.
The look back. - by Allison.
The Asymmetrical Spoon.
Embers.
Gouging.
Toasting raisin bread.
The old-fashioned way.
More recruits around the Fire Circle. Some all the way from Ethiopia. Hi, Kelsey!
Keeping warm.
Even more.
The neophyte spoon makers.
Seasoned Spoon Maker.
Who saw the moose?
The other side of the Fire Circle.
Monday's sunset.
Caught with on-camera flash.
Liquid Sky.
Sitting at Sunset.
Burning clouds.
Last rays.
Harnessing the wind on the water.
Going down; getting up.
Maine Summer.
Maneuvering.
One more tug ...
Cody's Panorama of the Sunset. Stitched in Photoshop. Adjusted in LAB (pronounced Ellaybee)
Sunset Rays! Beautiful capture, Cody.
Friday night approach.
The moose.
The flock.
Tim comes for the pick-up.
The arrival.
Friday sunset.
Local natives engage in customary social and recreative ritual involving passing a spherical object between two opposing sides, using body parts formed in a particular manner.
The sun has set.
Final capture.
Cloud layer.
Don manages to catch the last rays.
Safe and Cozy.
Nothing as comforting as in the father's arms.
The Luxury Hammock.
Too cold to let the mouth out.
Found the Commander's Chair.
She's got the look.
Maybe that's where she got it from?
Digital Bible.
Planning the next wood maneuver.
Team work.
Planning the cut.
The collection of the week.
Entering the Buried Book.
Opening the other Book.
At least one of us is focusing.
Molecular Electron bond release, with resulting heat dispensation.
The thoughtful baker.
Contemplating his next move.
A definite safety net.
That's what mom's are for, not for keeping you from dangerous ventures, but for helping you through them ;-)
And families, too.
The Hurricane Hammock. Powered by the most energy efficient machine created ... a human.
Enoch, going for a ride.
One more time.
She found something.
And caught me looking.
But not happy about it.
Another thought breakfast by the dynamic duo.
hmmm.
Peek-a-boo.
Just like his sister, he's got the look.
And just letting us have a glimmer of it.
But wait, how do I get out?
Well, that's one way.
Facing the rising sun.
The digit approximator and the whistler.
Yeah, that's right, I'm cute.
More Pulitzer winning Prose by Ms. Lombard.
The final spoon.
Friends from a long way back ...
Cody watching the fire.
Mariah and Matt.
The Writer and The Thinker - by Andreev and Rodin.
Setting things ablaze.
Reading the book.
Looking for a song.
Listening to Michibiki.
Reading Michibiki.
New Dirt Therapy. Apparently it's working.
The Reader. - by Vorleser
Attentive. Purchased chin props from the same manufacturer apparently.
Exclusively a 5 year old's face.
The tools of slack lining.
Hallmarks of boyhood - dirt.
Long time and cherished friends.
Tokens of Metallak.
Up close.
Starting early.
When she doesn't know it's dangerous yet.
Cody and disc.
again.
Pensive.
Caught being pensive.
Sky texture.
Gearing the little ones for the trip to church.
Personal Floatation Devices - that would be parents.
Even the canoe has a car-seat.
The walk to church.
Now no one can tell me that these structures are brought about by random evolutionary processes absent of creative design.
Not random.
S turns on the coast.
Drift wood.
The walk.
Best real estate at church.
Arriving.
The walking stick.
View from ... the balcony?
Father and son.
Making it to a dry patch.
Daughter and Mother.
Backward glance.
Retreat.
Framed Retreat.
They lasted all week.
Further effects of Metallak ... and the food.
Sister's farewell glance - step 1
Sister's farewell grin - Step 2
Sister's farewell hug - Step 3
Sister's farewell photo.
Arms Akimbo.
Newlyweds.
Newlyweds tight shot.
Basking in the setting sun.
Long well wishing.
A safe journey out.
waiting.
Content (not complacent).
Pulling out on the canoes.
Both of them.
Away they go.
Three.
One.
Two.
The glance.
Sunset.
Silhouette.
Guidance and direction by Dr. Howe.
Reception of same, by Mr. Gerrans.
Keeper of the flame.
Final embers.
DIY smoke mask.
Good idea, Enoch.
Consider alternatives to Tupperware facemasks.
Slack lining... now about the dismount...
Final view.
Clearing the beach.
Farewell to Metallak.
Parting shot.
