These turkeys know it isn't customary
to serve them on Valentine's Day. They gobble-up at shop girl
Patty Hughes's feeder daily.
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At dawn on Pemaquid Point, Monhegan
Island, about 12 nautical miles (22 km) off the coast, is covered
by the orange glow.
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Surf flies high into the air below
the lawn of The Sea Gull Shop. A storm brought awesome waves
to break on the rocks on Pemaquid Point.
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Seeing this spectacular November
sunset, one recalls the adage, "Red sky at night, sailor's
delight. Red sky in morning, sailor's warning".
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A snapshot from an autumn drive in
Maine. In September the skies are clear. In October, the orchards
are full of apples. In November, the afternoons are perfect for
hot cider.
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On Wednesdays and Fridays Jeanne
Lane works in the gift shop. "Buoy" knows she offers
the best seat in the house!
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Halloween brought Super Mario Brothers!
From right: Jodi (as Mario), Patty (as herself) and Henry (as
Luigi).When not in disguise, Jodi and Henry work at The Sea Gull
Shop.
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During a busy Sunday breakfast at
The Sea Gull Shop, Paula takes time to visit with daughter-in-law
Kate, grandson Noah and granddaughter Grace.
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Rohit offers Annabelle a taste of
whipped cream. He made many friends at The Sea Gull Shop!
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Kimberli enjoys serving guests at
The Sea Gull Shop. She made the most of Pirate Day!
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Katie whips-up chocolate sauce to
top a Warm Wave Brownie Sundae.
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Gulls gobble up left-overs. Josh
knows they won't eat lemons and most fruits and vegetables.
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Justin (right) and Eddie (far left)
came from Taiwan to work at The Sea Gull Shop for the summer.
Patty (center) works in the gift shop and volunteers at The Fisherman's
Museum in the Pemaquid Point lighthouse.
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Dan sits among Paula's Lupines. He's
usually found scooping ice cream to visitors of The Sea Gull Shop.
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Paula celebrates her birthday. Maine
air, red wine and a busy schedule keep her youthful.
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Dressed for "Pirate Day",
Kimberli serves Strawberry Shortcake with a smile.
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Indispensable Rohit dressed for "Pirate
Day". He comes by way of India. His next stop, Poland.
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Ladies who lunch. (from left) Patty
Hughes and Gerry Bragdon both work in the gift shop and even scoop
ice cream cones! They join Paula, wearing her signature
apron and daughter, Elizabeth Houghton-Faryna.
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Says Paula dressed for "Pirate
Day", "Aye matey, 'tis good to see you!".
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Does this face look ready to retire?
September 19 was Paula's birthday. Notice the Floating
Star Necklace from the Gift Shop.
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Desserts include Strawberry Shortcake,
Blueberry Shortcake and Supreme Shortcake, a combination of Strawberries,
Blueberries and Raspberries (above).
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Maine lobster, fresh cole slaw and
homemade corn bread as prepared by the kitchen staff of The Sea
Gull Shop.
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Spring snowboarding at Sugarloaf!
(left to right) Jasper, Elizabeth, Chloe, Owen, Richard, Paula,
Dan and Nancy at the foot of the slopes. Only Owen and Nancy snowboarded.
The rest of us enjoyed hiking, board games, live music and good
food!
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Owen, The Sea Gull Shop's resident
snowboarder and Paula's son-in-law, smiles for the camera before
heading down the mountain. This great weekend trip to Sugarloaf
in Kingfield, ME was a special treat hosted by our friends, Cory
Hanna and Nancy Adams.
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In the bitter cold of January, a
rare Northern Hawk Owl has stopped traffic and brought birders
to an old spruce tree on Route 130.
From time to time, to the excitement of on-lookers, he flies down
from his craggy perch into the field below and catches a rodent!
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They start them young at The Sea
Gull Shop! With apron at her waist, pen and guest
checks in her hands, Chloe Rose thoughtfully takes-down a meal
order!
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A dark, wintry January night is illuminated
by brilliant full moonlight!
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Geraldine Wotton (left) in bright
pink, enjoys an afternoon with the girls! On occasion they steal-away
from The Sea Gull Shop for some fun! Geraldine passed-away in
June, 2008. She was well-loved and her homemade jams and jellies
were a favorite at The Sea Gull Shop!
Also pictured: (from left) Joanne, Paula, Irene, Julie, Sue and
Wendy.
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On snowy mornings Paula bundles-up
and walks around the yard filling bird feeders with seed and suet.
Many small birds and creatures are found at her feeders
in Winter, along with the ever-present and hungry flock of Seagulls!
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Pirate Day was fun-filled for friends
and family alike! Many of us dressed in costume and enjoyed a
day of swashbuckling! Jasper, Dan and a feathered friend (left
to right) enjoy some serious pirate bonding!
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Pirate Pete (left) is a great vantage
point for Grace while Lucas and Paula smile and say, "arrrgh"
for the camera as festivities of Pirate Day continue! Pirate
hats (child and adult sizes), skull and flag beads, pirate hoop
earrings, eye patches, plastic pirate hooks, foam swords and pirate
flags are sold in the gift shop. Items pictured can also be purchased
by contacting us via eMail: seagullshop@roadrunner.com
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Created with the help of several
Sea Gull Shop staffers, the lavish "Mutiny Sundae" is
a rich bounty! Made with sliced banana, four scoops of ice cream,
brownie pieces,
blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and warm chocolate sauce, whipped
cream, chopped nuts and a cherry!
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Chloe came from California to the
Damariscotta area with Mom, Elizabeth (Paula's daughter) and their
family in the Spring. The snow and cold is new but she makes the
best of it!
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At left: RJ Houghton (Paula's brother-in-law),
Jasper, Paula, Noah (in striped hat) and Matthew Houghton walk
"The Loop" Road. The family enjoys some exercise after
a meal of succulent seafood and rich Strawberry shortcake!
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The local Lobstermen are always happy
to supply a mess of crustaceans for a feed! It's fun to choose
your dinner while the pot is set to steam!
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Trivia Night at King Eider's Pub
with a holiday flavor! Our team won
thanks to the combined brain-power of: (from top, clockwise) Paula,
Dan, Sally, Phyllis, Heidi, Vicki, Sarah and Jay!
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Santa's ship? New Harbor's most merry
fisherman is at it again this holiday season! Once the sun
goes down, passers-by this Route 130 residence are treated to
a glittering spectacle!
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Pemaquid Point lighthouse captured
from the rooftop of The Sea Gull Shop
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Lupines are finicky plants. It took
Paula several years to coax them to bloom in her garden.
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In the late Summer, ripe Rose Hips
brought this hungry, young Bull Moose out of the forest surrounding
Pemaquid Point.
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Performer Blake Shelton with The
Sea Gull Shop staff takes a break from filming a music video on
the rocks at the Pemaquid Point lighthouse.
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Visitors find they can't sit still
here. There's always another
activity to enjoy.
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Walking around the Pemaquid Loop
Road provides visitors with many beautiful views.
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There's never a dull moment at The
Sea Gull Shop. Owner Paula Houghton has a laugh with a lobster
( granddaughter, Grace ).
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The American Lighthouse Foundation
gave the Pemaquid Point lighthouse tower, built in 1827, a make-over
during the Summer of 2007.
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The local Seagulls are always welcome
for a meal at The Sea Gull Shop. Feedings happen several
times a day.
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Time tested recipes, local ingredients
and an ocean view make our desserts taste better. Grace
and Paula build a Strawaberry Shortcake for a sweet end to a meal.
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- Question: "What
do you do in the Winter?"
Answer: "Mondays, you'll find us at King Eider's Pub for
Trivia Night!"
- (left to right)
- Dan Houghton (Paula's
son), Paula Houghton, Suzie Barton (Paula's sister) and
- friends Tom Hancock and Sally Sherman
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