THE LAST ROLL CALL IN MAINE

THE HEARTFELTS

SUMMER RENTAL
Episode 18

A HEARTFELT FAMILY VACATION IN
MAINE

Let's join The Heartfelt Family as they travel to 'Vacationland'
to spend a month on the Shore of Little Dear Isle.

From almost anywhere in the Country, if you set
your compass Northeast, you will eventually  end
up at The Great State of Maine.

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THE LAST ROLL CALL IN MAINE

So, just what is it about a Lobster Roll ?
It's kind of weird, Crustacean meat and mayo packed
into a roll you can only find in New England.
Plus, it's difficult to eat....But the taste, the sense of the ocean
with the buttery crunch from the farm, a Downeast Surf n' Turf.
Daddy B.B. maintains that it should be eaten within the
smell of the ocean....But then again,
he's a true lobster roll fanatic.

Well, it's finally the Heartfelt's last day in Maine.
Red received an email from their friends, Betty Heartland and
Paul The Wine Guy. They have just arrived from Italy for a visit
with their friends, S.& S. Maineheart, who live near Portland.
It would be fun to see them on their way home so Daddy B. B. gets
everyone up super early, packed the car and is driving over the
Dear Isle Bridge just as the sun rises over Eggemoggin Reach.
They must make Portland by lunch.

They all meet at Sue and Steve's house. Hugs all around.
The Heartfelt's have taught their kids to be polite and to talk with adults,
no iPhones allowed. Yello Hoodie is introducing himself to
Steve while Lil'Miss Candy Drop is telling Sue about her nap.

Steve was raised in Maine so Daddy B.B. can't help himself...
He must find out where the Best Lobster Roll is around Portland.
Being a local, Steve thinks long and hard.....
Well, there is this place on Cape Elizabeth.....

Two Lights Lobster Shack.

"Quicker than a hungry seagull," they're at the Lobster Shack. Steve brings out
a beautiful tray of Lobster Rolls, Paul The Wine Guy provides
some Bubbly for the adults, Sue has the soft drinks with
Betty Heartland rounding it out with slices of Blueberry Pie.
It's a fitting final lunch, Lobster Rolls and friends.

Just one more stop, Nance Trueheart ( you remember her
from Red's Eats ) insists that The Heartfelt's visit Portland Headlight.
It's the most visited lighthouse in Maine and it doesn't take
much for Daddy B.B. to fit one more lighthouse in.
Nance wants to take a group photo....
Yello  Hoodie hates group photos....
he can't stand still.

It's now time to head the car west and leave Maine. It's been wonderful
and the lobster trap is the perfect place to store those boots.
Goodbye Maine.





THE END










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THE SECRET INGREDIENT

THE HEARTFELTS

NOTICE

WE ARE INTERRUPTING REGULARLY

SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING

TO BRING YOU 

THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

It's common knowledge that perfectly cooked golden 

Thanksgiving Turkey is Red's most favorite Holiday meal.

But wait, there may be some rumbling amongst the ranks and

it's not just from hungry stomachs, so it's time for

another installment of....

FROM RED'S KITCHEN

Daddy B.B. loves Red's turkey, but there are times 

when he wants his legs and thighs to have something

'just a little bit different.'

In straightening up the kitchen, Red found this menu from last year.

Along side her delicious turkey breast and gravy is

barbecued turkey thighs. She thinks it is truly awful, but to be fair, she invites

Daddy B.B. into her kitchen to show his stuff. 

She's pretty sure nothing will top her perfectly roasted turkey.

Daddy B.B. is really put to the test so he decides to release his secret....

DADDY B.B.'s FAMOUS WHISTLIN' PIG

BARBECUE SAUCE

This recipe has been in Daddy B.B.'s family forever and has

been passed down orally from Grill Master to Novice.

Being the type of guy he is Daddy B.B. decides to release

his Secret Recipe.

( Good luck trying to read his printing)

SECRET RECIPE

He's included his Dry Spice Rub which can be rubbed on  turkey thighs, chicken, pork ribs,

fish or whatever. A finishing sauce is brushed on after.

Next is the  Whistling' Pig .B.B.Q. Sauce.

So whatever is on your Holiday Table

The Heartfelt Family wish you

a....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

THE HEARTFELTS

SUMMER RENTAL

Episode 16

A HEARTFELT FAMILY VACATION IN

MAINE

Let's join The Heartfelt Family as they travel to 'Vacationland'
to spend a month on the Shores of Little Dear Isle, Maine

From almost anywhere in the Country, if you set your compass
Northeast, you will eventually arrive at
The Great State of Maine.

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ALL CREATURES
GREAT and SMALL

Episode 16

If you recall.....

In our last episode, Daddy B.B., Red and Yello Hoodie were
out on a Whale Watching Cruise. They had just come upon a
great pod of whales and Yello Hoodie wanted to borrow Red's
phone so he could take his own pictures. He just wanted to
get a little bit closer when....

PARENTAL ADVISORY

WARNING

This episode contains material that
parents should be aware may be
really, really scary to children
(and certain sensitive adults).

OH NO....A Rogue Wave hits the boat and sends Yello Hoodie
into the ocean.
But, is he alone?
(Whale translation: "Oh dear, what's all this ?")

Yello Hoodie sinks but it almost feels like flying...
it's so quiet. Maybe he should have taken those swimming
lessons with his sister at the Y. after all.

Close encounters of a totally different kind....
(Whale translation: "This Little Flounder reminds me
of my little one. I think I'll help him out.")
Moms are moms.

Whale translation: "Here you go Little Flounder, they'll
find you now."

Yello Hoodie is a stand up guy even though he's sitting down...
He returns the phone, a bit damp.

Coming up:
The Last Roll Call





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HAVE YOU SEEN THE WHITE WHALE?

THE HEARTFELT'S

SUMMER RENTAL

Episode 15

A HEARTFELT FAMILY VACATION IN

MAINE

Let's join The Heartfelt Family as they travel to 'Vacationland' 

to spend a month on the Shore of Little Dear Isle, Maine.

From almost anywhere in the Country, if you set your compass 

Northeast, you will eventually arrive at The Great State of Maine.

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE WHITE WHALE?

Episode 15

Daddy B. B. has always maintained that he has family roots

in New England. He says that his Great, Great, Grandfather was

Ishmael Buntline who was Captain of a Whaling Ship out of

New Bedford, Massachusetts. No one called him Ishmael, instead

he went by his nickname, Ahab. It was said, Ahab was a man who held

many grudges, he just couldn't let things go.

Daddy B.B. has one thing left on his 'Bucket List' to do before

they all head back to Heartdale Falls. He knows that when he goes to

Bubba's Diner, they are all going to ask him if he's seen any whales

up there in Maine. He can't just say no, so he invites the family to go

out on a Whale Watching Cruise. However, the girls want to stay in

and start packing, Lil' Miss Candy Drop is too little and Hoodie wants 

to watch baseball on T.V. 

Only Yello Hoodie is game and of course Red will go...But...

She just can't shake this strange feeling she has about the cruise. 

But Daddy B.B. is so excited and anyway what could possibly go wrong ?

Yello Hoodie Boy is already aboard the Thar She Blows, and it's

almost ready to shove off.

They are pretty far offshore when they spot a pod of whales...

Humpbacks.

They even get a chance to see a whale breeching.

WOW, it's quite a sight. 

Red takes a few photos with her phone and

sends them to the girls back at the house.

Yello Hoodie doesn't own a phone (or a camera), but he wants to take

 his own pictures. As long as you are careful, Yello Hoodie,

you can borrow your Aunt's.....

To Be Continued....

Coming up:

All Creatures Great and Small

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