tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231942332024-03-13T19:10:34.336-04:00BettsBermBettsBerm -- Documentation of the construction of our bermed home and ramblings about our life in the foothills of Maine.Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.comBlogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-46725098397862753162017-01-08T15:09:00.003-05:002017-01-08T15:09:55.213-05:002016 was a good year<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Just calculated that even with our mini-splits, we generated 84% of out electrical use with our solar panels in 2016. And that is in Maine folks.</span>Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-67436711229343057742016-01-17T12:24:00.001-05:002016-01-17T12:24:58.469-05:00Escape from WinterFor the first time, we took a week and escaped the Maine winter. Of course, we would choose an El Nino year with little snow and moderate temps. Doesn't matter - we had a great time in Naples, FL with friends. Here are some shots of the week.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-35716456506305517102015-12-26T16:35:00.000-05:002015-12-26T16:35:42.724-05:002015 - Year in ReviewReflecting on 2015<br />
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It seems that I just never find the time or have the need to post here anymore. But, I do believe reflections on 2015 are in order.<br />
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We lost Milos in September at nearly 11 years. He is reeally missed, but we are happy with just the girl. I have continued to work with her in Performance events. You can follow her progress on my <a href="http://companionwebdesign.com/leonbergers/2-sira" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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Did not do much travelling - spent some time with great friends in Burlington, VT in the Fall. It is a nice city to visit, and there is nothing like old-friends to make any trip a success.<br />
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Everyone remains healthy which is the best gift of all. <br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-67470575797538819512015-02-15T16:54:00.004-05:002015-02-15T16:54:52.462-05:00Long cold winterIt has been a long winter - or I am just getting older and they seem longer. Today we have a high of about 13 degrees with very strong winds. Doesn't deter the dogs though - guess it is good we have Leos.<br />
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Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-47860888361241574292014-11-30T19:16:00.002-05:002014-11-30T19:16:47.024-05:00Gone a week in winter - no heat - no freezing - a Testimonial to a bermed homeTestimonial for our bermed home in the Maine foothills - Closed it up on a Monday morning - no furnace - drapes pulled 1/2 way - temperatures ranged from the low 30's to single digits at night - and it snowed about 10-12 inches one day with wind - we returned in the middle of the night on the next Saturday - living room was 63 degrees and the back bedroom was 61. Can anyone beat that? Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-34432669662890417862014-10-12T13:46:00.003-04:002014-10-12T13:46:56.742-04:00Trip to AshevilleWe met our long time friends and travelling companions in <a href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/" target="_blank">Asheville, NC</a> for a wonderful short week of sight-seeing, reminiscing and dining in style. Asheville is a very interesting city to visit with quite a mix of different cultures and places.<br />
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We spent a lot of the first day on touring the grounds and buildings of the <a href="http://www.biltmore.com/" target="_blank">Biltmore</a> (Vanderbilt estate). Found it to be quite interesting and it brought to life the episodes of Downton Abbey I have enjoyed.<br />
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The food scene is one not to be missed - the first night, we had a marvelous French dinner at an outside table - the <a href="http://www.ashevillebouchon.com/" target="_blank">Bouchon</a> was very authentic and reminded us of our trips to Paris. The next evening found us at the Mela Indian restaurant <a href="http://melaasheville.com/" target="_blank">http://melaasheville.com/</a>for some wonderful dishes with just a bit of zing. And we could not leave North Carololina without BBQ - the casual atmosphere and delicious plates of steaming BBQ with real southern sides was enjoy by everyone at <a href="http://luellasbbq.com/" target="_blank">Luella's BBQ.</a><br />
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Following all these great meals and tourist attractions, we returned to <a href="http://www.lion-rose.com/" target="_blank">The Lion and the Rose</a>, our BandB for the trip. A beautifully restored <span style="background-color: #f7f8e4; color: #3a3429; font-family: Oxygen; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">1898 residence located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Montford. This Inn is extremely welcoming and the proprietors could not be more helpful and friendly. I could not close without mentioning the coffee delivered to our door every morning followed by a fabulous breakfast (the waffles were to die for)!</span><br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-72591648089751978962014-09-28T14:17:00.003-04:002014-09-30T15:09:33.338-04:00Signs of Fall - Maine foothills 2014We have had extraordinary warm (hot) weather these last few days. The solar system is chugging away full time and the trees are being painted by mother nature. Here are a few signs of Fall.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-12572184167255961972014-03-31T08:10:00.001-04:002014-03-31T08:10:40.237-04:00Barn HuntingTrying the sport of <a href="http://barnhunt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barn Hunt</a> with Sira. <br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-53822908614759401852013-10-20T15:18:00.000-04:002013-10-20T15:18:30.074-04:00Finger Lake Vacation - Oct 2013Every year we try to meet our friends somewhere - this Lake it was in the Finger Lake region of New York. As always it was a great visit with wine-tasting, conversation and relaxation. We especially enjoyed the waterfalls in the Watkins Glen State Park at the southern tip of Lake Seneca.<br />
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Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-58824250815994722212013-09-18T14:21:00.003-04:002013-09-18T14:22:03.953-04:00Sent some of our trees to the chippersWe had some acreage (about 12) cleared and chipped this summer. The chips will be used by a local paper company for energy production. The equipment used for this operation was really something to watch.<br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-1561999724325054382013-09-18T14:09:00.000-04:002013-09-18T14:09:07.695-04:00Sira takes Best in MatchHad a great time at a local Match (Saco, ME - Pine Tree Doberman Club ). Sira showed very well although her favorite things were the people and all the other dogs. She took Best in Show!<br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-58549660453446654672013-06-30T18:24:00.004-04:002013-06-30T18:24:55.320-04:00Portland, ME Old Port walkMet a lot of new friends and had a great time storming the Old Port of Portland, Maine with 20 leos.<br />
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Sira was best bitch 12-18 months / Best Female Puppy / Winners Bitch and had her first chance in the Best of Show ring!<br />
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<br />Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517338767922643074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23194233.post-60113524574916226322013-01-28T19:14:00.000-05:002013-03-04T18:26:24.030-05:00Some January 2013 picturesIt is definitely winter in Maine - coold temperatures and snow. We are all getting cabin fever - although we try to get out at least once a day with the dogs.<br />
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Milos was feeling his oats though today - He romped in the snow with Sira (who turned a year last week).<br />
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