Friday, July 25, 2025

Friday Faces-On the Water

     Hi everyone; happy end of the week.  It's Friday again which means it's time for Nicole's Friday Face Off and also Gillena's Friday Lunch Break.

      It's been a busy week and I've had no art time nor did I think any faces.  I almost thought about not joining in, but then I remembered I have lots of face photos from last weekend on the boat.  Hope you enjoy them.




You may get sick of seeing my dogs, but I never do. Here's Mr. Pete (above) and then Miss Maddie.


I can't forget the hubby.


    The weather was so beautiful and the seas so calm we traveled out to the Isles of Shoals on one of our 2 boating days (although we did not go on any of the islands). The Isles of Shoals are several small islands about 6 miles off shore. A few of the islands have homes or research stations, and on Star island there is an old fashioned hotel (The Oceanic) built in 1876. In this next photo you can see  a group of visitors was being delivered to this island by a local tour company. 


   Although you can only see a glimpse of the Star Island  hotel on the far right of the photo, in this photo you can see some of the other buildings.


    Here's a few seabirds on Square Rock which is off one of the islands. Funny, the rock doesn't look square at all.



    Here's a few more island views, including a better view of the hotel.



I'll finish with this photo that I took when  we were back on shore.


Have a super Friday and start to your weekend.





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23 comments:

  1. Angie's RecipesJuly 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM

    So clean, blue and beautiful! And I am always HAPPY to see your dogs, Erika. Maddie needs to lose some weight though LOL...

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  2. Shari BurkeJuly 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM

    Never get tired of seeing those beautiful dog faces! The hotel would be a great setting for a Golden Age style mystery :-)
    Have a great weekend!

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  3. Beatrice P. BoydJuly 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM

    It's perfect summer weather to be out on the water, Ericka, and also much cooler.

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,July 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM

    Looks like an idyllic way to spend a couple of days. All the best - David

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  5. TomJuly 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    ...Erika, thanks for taking me along on your seaside adventure. Make your weekend special.

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksJuly 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Mr Pete and Miss Maddie look very happy to be on the water!

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  7. CJ KennedyJuly 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM

    Happy faces of Pete, Maddie, and Hubby. I have a friend who goes to Star Island every year. Sometimes she goes twice for the programs they offer. Stay cool today.

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  8. Gillena CoxJuly 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Friday Erika
    Thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday

    Much♡love

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  9. ChristineJuly 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM

    Fun times on the water

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  10. Carola BartzJuly 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM

    Don't worry, Erika, I'll certainly never get tired of seeing your sweet dogs, so keep posting photos of them! I looked on the map where those islands are, they are really small, but I noticed on one of them an interesting garden (Celia Thaxter's Island Garden on Appledore Island). I also noticed that some of the small islands belong to New Hampshire while others belong to Maine. You really are on the edge there! Have a lovely weekend, hugs - Carola

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  11. DVArtistJuly 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    Looks like you are having fun. It's so sunny there. I do love the first 3 faces of your post. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a great weekend.

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  12. an artist reflectsJuly 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous ocean photos and never tire of doggies ~ hugs,

    an artist reflects,
    carol and ziggy

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  13. Mae TravelsJuly 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM

    That looks very relaxing and delightful .

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  14. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM

    Amazing water shots. LOVE seeing Maddie. She seems to be doing well.

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  15. MELODY JACOBJuly 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    The photos of the Isles of Shoals are beautiful, especially with the calm seas. It's interesting how places are named, like Square Rock, even when they don't quite fit. Thanks for sharing your lovely boating adventure.

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  16. Elkes LebensglückJuly 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM

    summer weather to be out on the water, wonderful!!!Photos are beautiful!!! The dogs so sweet!
    happy weekend, hugs Elke

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  17. Iris FlaviaJuly 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM

    As long as dogs are at a safe distance I like them! I was threatened a couple of times and hence the words "just wants to play" don´t work with me... PILs boxer and "my" German Shepherd knocked me over... Maybe since then I have trouble th...inking (KIDDING!!!!). Boxer (her name is Frida, like my late Grandma who raised us!!!) once sneaked at me from behind and put her tongue in my hand. I never expected a (dog´s) tongue being so hot!
    As said, from a distance I like them and understand they protect and love "their people"! 🥰
    Poor Frida always has a hard time and fails saying not hello to me. And as long as she does not jump... OK!
    I had a very clever mouse. Does that count? She roamed free when I was home. And told me stories in my ear... I miss her still.

    Water... LOVE!!!! 6 months only... Sadly my Perth-friends sold their boat when they moved. They let me steer it once (against my will. Slowest boat in the ocean... me steering.).
    Hugs and yes, please share more of those pics!!!

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  18. JeanieJuly 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM

    This looks like a fabulous day! Don't you love summer on the water? I don't miss maintaining a boat but I do miss being on one. Looks like the best!

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  19. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.comJuly 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM

    Lovely photos, cute dogs.

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  20. silvioafonsoJuly 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM

    As fotos são lindas. Gosto de fotografias, muito.

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  21. AshJuly 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM

    Looks like a lot of fun! And it's so beautiful there.

    Ash @ Essentially Ash
    Want to follow me on Bookstagram, booktok, add my snapchat or check out my photography?

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  22. peppylady (Dora)July 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM

    Looks like the puppy dog is enjoying them self.

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  23. Aimeslee WinansJuly 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    Great photos of your loves and I guess I never realized that you get out on the ocean! Thought it was just the lake. Those are interesting little islands, xoxo

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