I have an unusual rock I found in Penobscot Bay, just south of Belfast. It looks like it contains small fossils. That would be rare because the NE glaciers scraped down to bedrock before receding so very few fossils are found there. I can't tell if these are small fish or weird small mineral squiggles on metamorphic rock.

I love that place.

OH MY GOD I RAKED YESTERDAY AM I FUCKED?

Near Acadia, off-island:

You’re about to be in thrift/antique heaven. There are so many I haven’t been to, but here are my favorites.

Country Store Antiques (207) 667-5922 https://maps.app.goo.gl/t4otGR7qXufuJC7u5?g_st=ic

One could spend 4 hours here easy

Old Creamery Antique Mall (207) 667-0522 https://maps.app.goo.gl/aiMpUBfLoCPfPjEz6?g_st=ic

1A Relics (207) 412-0822 https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKCKCdwBFuW1qvR96?g_st=ic

Ernie’s Antiques https://maps.app.goo.gl/SiiWRAC4HfrdDUBG8?g_st=ic

Near Acadia, on-island:

Serendipity (207) 288-2000 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uu6bd9GKk5wgS81Q8?g_st=ic

Dragonflys Cottage (207) 479-2500 https://maps.app.goo.gl/nu45h9xYKzJ6CB9T8?g_st=ic

This is on the quietside along with the hikes below.

For hiking:

Don’t skip out on the quiet side. Go to Beech Mountain, short strenuous hike up to the fire tower or east walk over to the cliffs. Stop by beech hill farm while you’re at it.

Other easy hikes that are good for dogs are Ship Harbor and Wonderland.

Have a blast.

Along those lines, when’s a good time to put down clover seeds?

Derrick Kenton, big but loving

On my way to Belfast, ME many years ago I passed a sign advertising used fish. I've wondered for 30 years now exactly how one uses fish? As a fashion accessory, an arcane tool, or as an insect repellent? Ideas, anyone?

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And like you mentioned, clover mixes don't require hardly any maintenance lol.

Yeah any subreddit that begins "fuck" is just awful. Like I agree with the tenants of that sub but i had to unsubscribe because it's just thousands of own-fart wafting and finger wagging posts.

Over 10,000 people employed

Agree with what most people are saying. I dont do an initial mow for quite some time. I let it get shaggy and buzz it high first. Nothing special, some people go way overboard but my lawn comes in amazing and stays.

Great wass wildlife preserve

Not if you grow native grasses. Lol. Never understood why people torture themselves over growing plants that are not appropriate for the climate.

I hear 6 million people visit a year!

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if you’re into antiques i’d recommend the ellsworth flea market and 1a relics, they’re about a 5 min drive from each other.

Taking route 1 up the coast will certainly get you into some good spots.

Only to someone that leaves their doors unlocked and walks around without protection not named "a condom" in Maine.

To smart people, that's not the case. I didn't move because of delusion. I moved to keep myself safe in a safer city. Smart people would, too. You don't seem like one of them.

Last few years we haven’t cut the lawn and let the clover grow and bees go crazy over the clover and dandelions.

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That's what I plan on doing for my backyard. Doing a trial run of clover and wildflowers around the areas I don't need to mow.

The inflexible sole is like wearing a ski boot.

I don't give a shit if you don't have a lawn. Everyone is free to do what they want. If your front yard is just moss and pine needles, that's awesome. Low maintenance. I get it.

What I really don't like is the people like those in /r/fucklawns who make it their mission to shame other people for doing what they want with their own property.

I think they are a knitter.

Nah, fuck lawns. Put some bee friendly seed down. You'll save on water and have beautiful flowers.