Like many people, we're always amazed at what a small world it is.  And we're always more amazed at who we see here in Effingham when we talk to the people who are passing through.  There are presidents and CEO's of major corporations.  There are performers and actors and artists traveling from one gig to the next.  There are politicians, major sports figures and sports teams.  We never know who is going to walk through our door next and we never fail to be surprised.

However we're not used to it happening to us when we're outside of Effingham.  Last month we returned to Maine to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.  It was an incredible weekend.  The weather was perfect, the lobster bake was luscious, everyone had a great time, it was just an amazing event and a great way to celebrate five years!

Following the party we trekked across to Rockland  to spend a few days offshore at Goose Rocks lighthouse. Yep, a real lighthouse.  An 1890-built lighthouse.  With no modern conveniences!  Located in Fox Island waterway between New Haven and Vinalhaven, Maine, Goose Rocks is a 51-foot spark plug or coffeepot design cast iron offshore lighthouse that is partially sustained by "Keeper Stays" a.k.a. overnight visitors. It's accessed via private boat out of Rockland, which is accessed via ferry.  So as we're hustling over to the ferry, we did a double-take, spotting a familiar face...Richard from the Oak Ridge Boys! Needless to say we passed on that particular ferry, choosing instead to hang out for a few hours with the boys...who would've thought?

The Goose Rocks experience was also incredible. Days spent with good friends, in a very small space, with no television, no cell phones, no computers, and no running water.  We just unplugged and relaxed, and of course, we ate.  Despite the lack of water, refrigerator or electric lights, Niall was able to create feasts via cooler, grill, and the old-fashioned water via bucket method.  For us, it was the perfect way to de-stress, unwind, and get away from all the hustle and bustle for just a little while. We highly recommend it!