At the end of The Lord of the Rings, Samwise says:  “Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo?  It'll be spring soon, and the orchards will be in blossom.  And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket.  And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields, and eating the first of the strawberries with cream.  Do you remember the taste of strawberries?”

Do you remember warm summers?  It may seem a long way away, but I promise you it's right around the corner!  Maine has some of the best summers if you are ever able to visit—here’s a photo of Andrew and David from last July if you are looking for inspiration:

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