Lobster Trap Christmas Tree - Cohasset Harbor

It has been pedal to the metal, sewing machine pedal that is, for the last week as I try to finish up a few gifts. Two are ninety-five percent done with just a bit of hand stitching to finish, and one I am starting after posting this. (No rush . . . I still have two days.) I cannot wait to see the reaction of the recipients when they open their gifts. :-)

Friday after a late appointment, I took a drive down to Cohasset Harbor to see the lobster traps Christmas tree. According to an article in The Patriot Ledger, this is the seventh year in a row that the lobstermen have constructed a Christmas tree out of lobster traps and buoys. It is located on the patio of the Olde Salt House at 44 Border Street.

The tree is "more than 30 feet tall and built with more than 300 lobster traps, a 5-foot nativity star, and decorated with more than 2,000 white lights and lobster-buoy ornaments. Cohasset lobsterman, Ricky Barrow and his team, loan the traps and construct the tree." 

Could this new coastal New England tradition be any more wonderful!!!

Last night after a family gathering, I stopped on the way home to photograph this magical display in Braintree. To visit it in person, get off at the Union Street exit. It's across the street from the Braintree Armory and almost diagonally across from the entrance to the Braintree Police Station.

One more thing . . . I saw this on another blog . . .

Now it's time to get back to work as I still have some baking to do.

If I don't post again for a few days, let me wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Whatever your faith traditions or beliefs, may you find peace, joy, and comfort in the days ahead.

Snow and Cold

 

Monday morning, Emma and I  awoke to find that four or five inches of snow had fallen during the night.  Since it was a picture-perfect day, after shoveling I grabbed my camera and went for a ride.  This is the Meetinghouse on the Cohasset Common. While in that area, I also stopped by the lobster trap Christmas tree in the harbor. You can not imagine how very, very cold it was with the wind whipping in over the water. I took five or six quick shots and jumped right back into my car.

  

This gazebo is not far from my house. I had been hoping I would be able to get a photo with the wreath and some snow.

The temperature by this time had really dropped so I returned home and took down my Christmas wreath which I replaced with this winter piece purchased at the Labourre House Tour in December.

 

This was the first photo that I had taken early Monday morning.

It was the very nicest sort of snow. . . light, fluffy, easy to shovel, and best of all it didn't cling to Emma's furnishings. Because of the temperature, we couldn't stay out long. Emma doesn't seem to look too happy that her playtime in the snow ended so quickly.

One thing Emma does very well is whenever I say "Towel," she goes immediately to it and stands there while I dry her. It's one of the things she does best. Now if only she would just respond consistently whenever I yell, "Come!" Most of the time she responds well, but she has selective hearing when there are any squirrels, birds, or other distractions around. :-)

 

Tuesday and today are pretty darn cold even for us hearty New Englanders and a potentially significant storm is headed our way Saturday so stay warm and bundled up!!!