Wow, I can't believe I'm at the end. I started last night and stumbled to bed at 2:00am on page 31. I couldn't wait til the kids went to bed to read again, and when I got on I got the "server is busy" message. Don't they know I've got trip reports to read? They don't read themselves, you know.
Anyway, I know this is from from ages ago, but we were at that same parade when Ariel lost her top. I pulled up the picture of her, but all you can see is her hair covering both chest areas (am I allowed to say breasts?). She did have both arms outstretched. If I knew how to post pictures I would, but alas I am technically challanged. I wish I could offer photographic proof of your story, though!
Love your report. I haven't read anything with this much heart and charm and intellegence in a long time. Can't wait for more.
ps - I love love love Maine. I am born and bred a Texan (won't live anywhere else at this point in my life) but my hubby went to Boston University for law school in the late 90s and we loved to drive up the coast of Maine. Too bad I don't eat seafood.