Maine's Own Off-Topic Thread - Pt. 3 (Stonington: co-op, cost of, heating bill)

[AlisonL]

By,
Beautiful photos.

[Bydand]

Here is one that is general purpose. It could be anyplace that has ladybugs. This was down on the beach on a bit of wood that was washed up last night with the waves. Must have something on it that the ladybugs found appealing. Still playing with the new camera so I was taking a picture of anything that grabbed my eye. Have to get used to it somehow you know.

[AlisonL]

Ummmm, not sure I want to know what those ladybugs on the right side are doing. Are you sure they are all "lady"bugs? Looks like some gentleman bugs might of got in there. LOL

[mollysmiles]

Alison you looked at that picture much closer than me! lol... you're a hoot!

Nice pictures Bydand Keep posting them, it's nice to see where you are. Hope all is well with you guys! How are the boys liking their new school?

[7th generation]

OK you guys, everytime I click on the Maine forum, one of you posts again in the OT thread!!!
By the way, I only wear Redwing boots!
(Just another post for El to see when she searches "boots.")

[mollysmiles]

oh you love it and we know it!!










boots....

[msina]

Geez Molly you've had it rough recently! I hope things get better soon.


I just bought my DH some Sorrel BOOTS!

[island mermaid]

I'll need to buy some new hiking BOOTS next month when I come up.

[island mermaid]

STONINGTON (NEWS CENTER) -- As lobstermen in Maine enter their peak season, they are facing some of the lowest lobster prices in years.


Lobster is selling for just $2.75 a pound in Stonington. Lobstermen are already dealing with high fuel and bait prices. Some lobstermen are setting traps closer to shore and letting them sit longer to save money on fuel and bait.


The low prices are the result of low demand for lobster. Wholesaler Hugh Reynolds said demand is falling sharply from corporate chains who usually buy their lobster six to eight months in advance "There's less of a demand primarily in the frozen sector, which would come from places like Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and corporate dining chains have slacked back on their product," Reynolds said.


"We don't know whether the customers in the restaurants aren't eating them or they are financially strapped due to the credit crunch to buy a lot of inventory ahead.
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Reynolds said these are the lowest lobster prices he's seen since just after 9/11.

Please help your local lobsterman, they need it now more than ever. That price is less expensive than hamburger! How sad.

[Maine Writer]

The price in Birch Harbor Tuesday was $2.60. It's expected to drop to $2 today IF they're buying. My BIL is not going out to haul. On the flip side, a woman I met with yesterday delivers lobsters. She's paid $1 a pound to deliver and keep the tanks clean. The price for lobster in a couple of the restaurants she delivers to bumped to $28 for a pound and a quarter lobster this week to take advantage of the leaf peepers.