Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 9 : Summer 2011 | Page 51

genuine fire-toasted s’more! When we have eaten our fill, it is time to clean the campsite. This is a team effort which involves packing the gear back into the SUV, pouring copious amounts of water into the fire pit and stirring the coals until all heat has diminished. We make sure there is no evidence of us having been there as we leave the site in the same pristine condition that we found it. As we drive away, appetites are sated, minds are more relaxed and the two youngsters are nodding off in the back seat. In our own, individual way, we each give thanks for this spectacular day. Not only were we gifted with the beauty of the landscape and wildlife, we participated faceto-face with family members in the most precious form of social networking. All the while keeping our picnic tradition alive. P.O. Box 430 291 West Main Street Fort Kent, Maine 04743 Tel: 207.8