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 Ribbit.
Boomer shook paws with Ribbit the Hippity Hoppity Happy Frog. They both received one silver mole!
Ribbit and you found 25 silver moles!
Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1
Ribbit
Boomer
QUEST REWARD x 25
19th Feb 2024
Boomer visits Maine.
Episode 2/28
14 pts!
@ Old Sugar Shack
Boomer 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 Wrex.
Boomer shook paws with Wrex the Grey Playful Kitten. 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 Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof.
Boomer shook paws with Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof the Midnight Mauve Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Daphne Fluffster Tinklehoof gave you 1 "Violet Abyss Eye Gem" size 8
Boomer had been invited with others in the group to a wedding reception, giving them all a chance to experience a splendid Maine party! Boomer was admiring the floral decorations on the seats. "Oh, Sue, aren't these the most beautiful little things you've ever seen!" he exclaimed.
While travelling in New England, you met Shamika.
Boomer shook paws with Shamika the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Shamika gave you 1 "Yellow Floating Crystal Gem" size 8
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, Boomer felt very content!
While travelling in New England, you met Turbo.
Boomer shook paws with Turbo the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
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. Boomer was alarmed when suddenly he heard a wail from his companion, Foxy, who had got stuck attempting to climb down the rock face! Boomer called for help, then overcame his fear of heights looking to see how best to help poor Foxy!
While travelling in New England, you met Tasi.
Boomer shook paws with Tasi the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
There was a loud splash! Foxy had lost his grip and was now struggling in the sea. Boomer hurried back to the top of the rock face where he 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 Ruth Ann.
Boomer shook paws with Ruth Ann the Sweet Succulent. They both received one silver mole!
Ruth Ann gave you 1 "Soul's Reflection (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
New England celebrates dandelions! Boomer found out that dandelion greens have long been a salad accent, packing a serious punch of vitamins and minerals in each serving! Boomer bought fresh dandelion salad greens to share with his friends, to give their health a boost!
While travelling in New England, you met Lazy.
Boomer shook paws with Lazy the Shih Tzu, White Fur. They both received one silver mole!
At their self-catering accommodation that night, Boomer 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 Angus McGregor.
Boomer shook paws with Angus McGregor the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Angus McGregor gave you 1 "Mint Release (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Boomer was visiting a botanical gardens and learning a lot! He was particularly interested that chives have many uses! Boomer was familiar with chopped chive leaves being sprinkled over the top of potato salad. But he found out that chives have other culinary and ornamental uses so he purchased some products to give to his fellow-travellers.
While travelling in New England, you met Suzie.
Boomer shook paws with Suzie the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Suzie gave you 1 "Flame's Desire (Crystal Cluster)" size 8
Visiting a rural farm, Boomer and his friends came across a farm pet having problems with the old tractor. Boomer 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 Jake.
Boomer shook paws with Jake the Black Feisty Fox. 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! Boomer took some time to relax in a field of lupins, and felt very happy.
While travelling in New England, you met dragolia.
Boomer shook paws with dragolia the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Seeing that their tour guide was looking very tired at the end of that day's sightseeing, Boomer served her a pot of tea and delicious Maine cookies on the terrace of their accommodation.
While travelling in New England, you met Maisy.
Boomer shook paws with Maisy the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer 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. Boomer introduced himself to a loon by a lake and gave her a bag of crayfish.
While travelling in New England, you met Nightlight.
Boomer shook paws with Nightlight the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer enjoyed the company of a German Shepherd dog with his pup one afternoon. While Dad had a rest in the shade, Boomer and Jolie threw sticks for the pup, whose energy seemed tireless!
While travelling in New England, you met Sikandar.
Boomer shook paws with Sikandar the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer 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." Boomer's head started reeling a bit, but he eagerly dug into samples of blueberries: sweet and tangy but not too acidic!
While travelling in New England, you met Dunkle.
Boomer shook paws with Dunkle the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Dunkle and you found 5 "French Bull Dog Plush, Blue Striped Shirt" size 4.
"Aw-w-w, c'mon, why not tell me all about it and let's see if we can sort it out," said Boomer encouragingly to the sad pup. "And I'll tell you what, here's Jolie! She's such a good listener." Boomer and Jolie stayed with the pup until he felt more cheerful.
While travelling in New England, you met Mekmek.
Boomer shook paws with Mekmek the Red Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer was on a Foraging in the Forest guided walk. He 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 Choose a name.
Boomer shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer was at a pickling demonstration. He 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, Boomer reflected, of adding a tangy relish to sandwiches or burgers, and he bought a large jar of pickles to share with his friends at mealtimes.
While travelling in New England, you met Dahlia.
Boomer shook paws with Dahlia the Ragdoll Kitten. 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! Boomer met some pets that, it turned out, lived just a few miles away from his 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 Reynard.
Boomer shook paws with Reynard the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Reynard gave you 1 "Lime Floating Crystal Gem" size 8
Boomer met a cute little weasel who popped up from behind a rock to say "Hi!" "You're so well camouflaged!" remarked Boomer. "We're enjoying our trip here so much!" They were firm friends by the time Boomer, regretfully, had to take his leave.
While travelling in New England, you met Niseag.
Boomer shook paws with Niseag the Newton Nessie. They both received one silver mole!
Boomer and his 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 Miss Taken.
Boomer shook paws with Miss Taken the Brown Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Miss Taken and you found 5 "French Bull Dog Plush, Blue Striped Shirt" size 4.
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