Thursday, March 25, 2010

The Spring has Sprung

Good day, my loyal readers- or reader, as it may be- and welcome to spring. The first day of spring was a glorious celebration of sunshine and growth. Three days later, it snowed. Thus is the brilliant confusion that is spring in New England. As we shrug off the dustig of snow, and look hopefully towards our gardens, our convertibles, our boats and our picnic blankets, we are creeping ever closer to the warm summer sun. Sooner than we know, store fronts in Boothbay Harbor will be opening their doors to greet eager patrons. Bars and restaurants will be open their menus for hungry customers, eager to delight their taste buds with new selections.
In local news, the ugly building that squatted atop the hill by the Congregational Church has been demolished. An interesting blight on the landscape, this former doctor's office was full of intrigue- it is to be a parking lot, which should tend to be less dramatic and more practical than a doctor accused of spying on his tenents.We here at Fisherman's Wharf have planned some changes of our own; we have planned renovations to about twenty or so rooms, which, we hope, will add to the enjoyment that our guests experience here on their vacations.
This spring, as you endevour to grow living things in your garden, clean up the yard after the lastest weather vulgarity, even if its just sitting and grilling on your back deck to take advantage of the longer days, remember please, that soon enough it will be summer. Fisherman's Wharf will be open for business on the 21st of May, and the summer in Boothbay Harbor, Me will have arrived.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Spring is around the corner

I looked out into my yard just the other day. The last vestige of snow, which had been desperately clinging to life, had vanished. The weather has been so unseasonably warm, it makes one worried about the future of the weather in our region. Will we pay for it with another rainy May and June? I hope not, as last season, the rains washed away vacations, boat trips, and in general, smiles. We here at Fisherman's Wharf hope that those smiles are firmly in place this summer, with a few new cruises available in the harbor, new stores and restaurants to tantilize the senses, and, it seems, many weddings for happy couples looking to spend the rest of their lives together. It seems that this is something one can count on when the economy is slow, and everyone is looking for the silver lining: Trouble is often better faced when you have someone you love by your side. That being said, grab your loved one close, and think about the warm summer sun; think about that first steamed lobster of the summer, succulent and hot; remember the good times on the Reggae Cruise with the Boothbay Harbor Whale Watch; a plate of the best onion rings in the harbor while sipping a cocktail in the Fisherman's Wharf lounge; most of all, think about the smiles and memories that you will make this summer in Boothbay Harbor. And I invite you to start those memories at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Month of Marchuary

The wind blew, and the rain fell. The wind howled, and the rain slashed. The noise outside crested to a battering symphony of nature's fury, and then the power went out. Shortly thereafter, it seems, nature had exhausted her fury- the rain slackened, the wind settleed and then died, and all remained dark. Thus was the big storm that ended Februrary- for some in was rain, for some it was snow, for all, strong winds and the loss of power. I hope, whomever and wherever you are reading this, you have gotten your power back on. If not, may the power repair trucks be on their way to your door as you read this. I would like to take a little time to talk about a couple special events that happen here in Boothbay Harbor. The first would be Windjammer Day's- I'd like to talk about this one first, because here at Fisherman's Wharf, we are filling up rapidly. We have a total of eleven rooms remaining for the two days of the event; Windjammer's truly represents the starting line for the summer season here in Boothbay Harbor. Though Fisherman's will have been open for about a month at this point, this is when we truly see all the beauty of the town unfold. All the shops will be in full swing, and perhaps, as you wander the streets, idly munching a bag of specialty popcorn from the Coastal Maine Popcorn factory, and travel back down the hill, you may see the hint of a ship's mast making its way into the harbor. As you come closer, it reveals itself to be one of the glorious "tall ships" that arrive every year for the event. Though you may have to push your way through the crowds gathering to see the ships arrive, you will do so, because these ships are at the heart of Windjammer Days. Great music, better food, lively craft fairs- this is what is all about. Then top it all off with a fine fireworks display- perfection. Speaking of fireworks, the second event I would like to discuss is the Fourth of July. Another event, full of pagentry, and ended with fabulous fireworks display. And you know the best spot to watch those fireworks? From a balcony of one of our fine rooms at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn. So, be it for Windjammer Days, the Fourth of July or even the tenth of August, come join us at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn in Boothbay Harbor, ME, for a spectacular, authentic Maine experience.