The state of Maine, enthused the tour guide, is the largest of the New England states and provides a breathtaking holiday experience! It has a wild beauty, with craggy mountains; rugged, lighthouse-dotted coasts along its eastern edge; a patchwork of lakes and marshes interspersed with rolling fields.
While travelling in New England, you met Meloni.
Denise shook paws with Meloni the Sasquatch. They both received one silver mole!
Meloni gave you 1 "Ruby Red Gem" size 8
Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1
Meloni
Denise
QUEST REWARD size 8
19th Feb 2024
Denise visits Maine.
Episode 2/28
11 pts!
@ Old Sugar Shack
Denise organised some help for the elderly pets who lived in an old sugar shack, clearing weeds, cleaning the windows, overhauling their vehicle and carrying out repairs to the shack. Jolie stopped by to lend a paw!
While travelling in New England, you met Ryder.
Denise shook paws with Ryder the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
It was time to parta-a-y-y! The pets enthusiastically went aboard the sailing boat, donned life-jackets and excitedly watched the east coast of Maine slip past them!
While travelling in New England, you met Misty.
Denise shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
Misty gave you 1 "Collector's Treasure (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Denise had been invited with others in the group to a wedding reception, giving them all a chance to experience a splendid Maine party! Denise was admiring the floral decorations on the seats. "Oh, Sue, aren't these the most beautiful little things you've ever seen!" she exclaimed.
While travelling in New England, you met Froggu.
Denise shook paws with Froggu the Hippity Hoppity Happy Frog. They both received one silver mole!
Their first stop was at Cape Elizabeth to visit the Portland Head lighthouse and to enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch. It was a very warm day and sinking down in the grass amongst the sweet-smelling coreopsis lanceolata for a nap after lunch, Denise felt very content!
While travelling in New England, you met Tester 3.
Denise shook paws with Tester 3 the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Tester 3 and you found 5 "Outdoor Paris Cafe" size 4.
Back on the sailing boat, the party continued until, much later that day, they disembarked on Monhegan Island. The pets split up into twos and threes to explore. Denise was alarmed when suddenly she heard a wail from her companion, Foxy, who had got stuck attempting to climb down the rock face! Denise called for help, then overcame her fear of heights looking to see how best to help poor Foxy!
While travelling in New England, you met glowy.
Denise shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
There was a loud splash! Foxy had lost his grip and was now struggling in the sea. Denise hurried back to the top of the rock face where she had seen a lifebelt, and quickly threw it down into the water. Other, more aquatic, pets took to the water and ensured the lifebelt reached Foxy, and brought him safely back to land.
While travelling in New England, you met Fyzbana.
Denise shook paws with Fyzbana the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Fyzbana and you found 5 "A Stack Of Gifts From Paris" size 4.
New England celebrates dandelions! Denise found out that dandelion greens have long been a salad accent, packing a serious punch of vitamins and minerals in each serving! Denise bought fresh dandelion salad greens to share with her friends, to give their health a boost!
While travelling in New England, you met Barnaby.
Denise shook paws with Barnaby the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
At their self-catering accommodation that night, Denise made some special pancakes, served with the local speciality of maple syrup, and with fresh raspberries as an accompaniment!
While travelling in New England, you met HappyCheerling.
Denise shook paws with HappyCheerling the Starlight Cheerling. They both received one silver mole!
HappyCheerling and you found 5 "French Bear, Looking To Chat" size 4.
Denise was visiting a botanical gardens and learning a lot! She was particularly interested that chives have many uses! Denise was familiar with chopped chive leaves being sprinkled over the top of potato salad. But she found out that chives have other culinary and ornamental uses so she purchased some products to give to her fellow-travellers.
While travelling in New England, you met fire fox.
Denise shook paws with fire fox the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Visiting a rural farm, Denise and her friends came across a farm pet having problems with the old tractor. Denise organised everypet into helping, by giving the tractor a thorough clean and checking its engine. The farm pet was very grateful for their help and rewarded them with a fun ride about the farmlands on the restored tractor!
While travelling in New England, you met Heidi.
Denise shook paws with Heidi the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
There are many, many fields of lupins to be found in Maine, thanks to the enthusiasm of one elderly human lady to spread beauty around in the form of lupins! Denise took some time to relax in a field of lupins, and felt very happy.
While travelling in New England, you met Sassyfly.
Denise shook paws with Sassyfly the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Seeing that their tour guide was looking very tired at the end of that day's sightseeing, Denise served her a pot of tea and delicious Maine cookies on the terrace of their accommodation.
While travelling in New England, you met Ari.
Denise shook paws with Ari the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Denise and the other pets had often heard the wail of the Common Loon across lakes as they were touring. They had learnt that the loon is a beloved symbol of the natural beauty and wildlife of Maine. Denise introduced herself to a loon by a lake and gave her a bag of crayfish.
While travelling in New England, you met Helga.
Denise shook paws with Helga the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Helga and you found 5 "Elegant French Poodle Plush" size 4.
Denise enjoyed the company of a German Shepherd dog with his pup one afternoon. While Dad had a rest in the shade, Denise and Jolie threw sticks for the pup, whose energy seemed tireless!
While travelling in New England, you met Turbo.
Denise shook paws with Turbo the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Turbo and you found 5 "Outdoor Paris Cafe" size 4.
Denise met an enthusiastic organic blueberry farmer. "Blueberries are a superfood," explained the farmer. "They will protect you from a lot of things. They are also indigenous to North America, which makes them the ultimate paleo and uber-locavore food." Denise's head started reeling a bit, but she eagerly dug into samples of blueberries: sweet and tangy but not too acidic!
While travelling in New England, you met Jazzabell.
Denise shook paws with Jazzabell the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
"Aw-w-w, c'mon, why not tell me all about it and let's see if we can sort it out," said Denise encouragingly to the sad pup. "And I'll tell you what, here's Jolie! She's such a good listener." Denise and Jolie stayed with the pup until he felt more cheerful.
While travelling in New England, you met Scaredy Cat.
Denise shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Scaredy Cat gave you 1 "Flame's Desire (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Denise was on a Foraging in the Forest guided walk. She was learning such a lot! The ranger demonstrated all the different types of mushrooms in a typical New England forest, which were good to eat, and those which were best avoided!
While travelling in New England, you met Ada.
Denise shook paws with Ada the Astonishing Helper Ant. They both received one silver mole!
Denise was at a pickling demonstration. She was accustomed to pickled onions and pickled eggs, but here in New England there was a great enthusiasm for pickling all sorts of local produce: cucumber, tomatoes, cauliflower, beetroot -- you name it, they pickled it! It was a great way, Denise reflected, of adding a tangy relish to sandwiches or burgers, and she bought a large jar of pickles to share with her friends at mealtimes.
While travelling in New England, you met Flip Flop Flap.
Denise shook paws with Flip Flop Flap the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
The tour bus stopped at a popular destination and the pets scrambled off to enjoy the view and to stretch paws, wings and flippers! Denise met some pets that, it turned out, lived just a few miles away from her in PnF Land! They had a very absorbing chat and made arrangements to meet up when they were all back home!
While travelling in New England, you met Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Denise shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof gave you 1 "Kerry the Friendly Bear" size 10
Denise met a cute little weasel who popped up from behind a rock to say "Hi!" "You're so well camouflaged!" remarked Denise. "We're enjoying our trip here so much!" They were firm friends by the time Denise, regretfully, had to take her leave.
While travelling in New England, you met lily monet.
Denise shook paws with lily monet the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
lily monet and you found 5 "Parisian Lamp Post With Bike" size 4.
Denise and her companions had a guided tour of a sugar maple forest, to learn all about the production of one of Maine's most popular and successful products!
While travelling in New England, you met Snowball.
Denise shook paws with Snowball the Sparkling Snow Foxee. They both received one silver mole!
