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As of 20 May 2025 7:30 am PST
Overview
Chebeague week will happen the week of 15 June to 21 June. The West Coast Hales kids and Quin will fly in at various times late on 15 June. We will have a full family gathering in Lincoln on Sunday 15 June. The the Lincoln and West Coast Hales will head up to Chebeague on 16 June. Sadly, it appears the Canton Hales are unable to attend. Schedules for the Natick Hales are being worked out. Their attendance is to be determined. We will a family dinner on 20 June in Lincoln. The West Coast Hales will leave on 21 June.
Chebeague Attendees
- Grandmother
- Sam
- David
- Kate
- Quin
- Bryan
- Chris (TBD)
- Michele (TBD)
- Corey (Likely for unknown period of time)
- Ashley (TBD)
Timeline
| Date | Event | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June | David, Kate, Quin, Bryan Arrive | David arrives from SFO at 4:01 PM Alaska 356. Sam and grandmother will pick up. Kate, Quin, and Bryan arrive 7:19 PM Alaska 818. Sam and David will pick up. |
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15 June 7pm-9pm+ |
Family Gathering Lincoln | Whole family will gather in Lincoln starting around 7pm. David will already be there and Sam will be picking up Kate, Quin, and Bryan and they will arrive in Lincoln around 8 pm. We will have snacks and ice cream available. Sam will pick up and bring home MaMagoos for the West Coast Hales and Quin. People are welcome to stay as late as they want or even spend the night. |
| 16 June | Lincoln and West Coast Hales head to Chebeague | Taking two cars they will leave Lincoln by noon with the intent of making the 3:30 pm bus to the ferry. |
| 16-20 June | At Chebeague | Family at Chebeague |
| 17-19 June | Dylon's Cart | Based on Natick Hales attendance we may get a cart. |
| TBD | Natick Hales Chebeague | I will update these dates once they are set |
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20 June |
Depart Chebeague | We will likely depart on the 10am or 12pm ferry getting us back in Lincoln between 2-4pm |
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20 June 5pm - UTC |
Family Dinner Lincoln | The Lincoln, Canton, and Natick Hales will have dinner in Lincoln starting around 5pm. |
| 21 June | Family bagel breakfast | Informal family bagel breakfast for those able to attend. |
| 21 June | West coast Hales depart | Kate, Quin, and Bryan depart at 4:25pm Alaska 304 and David departs at 8:19pm Alaska 355. We will stop by MaMagoos on the way to the airport. |
Weather
10 Day Forecast Chebeague
This was last years forecast and is here just as a reference. Sam will updated as we get closer.
10 Day Forecast Lincoln
This was last years forecast and is here just as a reference. Sam will updated as we get closer.
Family Gatherings in Lincoln and David's Birthday
We (West coast, Natick, Canton, and Lincoln Hales) will gather in Lincoln to celebrate the family on 15 June. David will be in Lincoln around 5pm on 15 June and the Kate, Quin, and Bryan will be in Lincoln around 8 pm. Due to the scattered arrival of everyone the rest of the family will start gathering around 7 pm. David and Grandmother will welcome people in Lincoln while Sam picks up Kate, Quin, and Bryan. We will snacks and ice cream in Lincoln. Sam will pick up MaMagoos for the West Coast Hales on the way back from the airport.
On 20 June around 5pm the family will gather again in Lincoln. Sam will provide dinner for all. Menu TBD. We will also celebrated David's birthday with an ice cream cake. Mint chocolate chip. Menu suggestions are welcome.
Menu at Chebeague
| Date - Meal | Main Dish | Lead Chef | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 June Dinner | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 17 June Breakfast | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 17 June Lunch | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 17 June Dinner |
TBD |
TBD | Sam |
| 18 June Breakfast | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 18 June Lunch | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 18 June Dinner | TBD | TBD | Sam |
| 19 June Breakfast | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 19 June Lunch | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 19 June Dinner | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 20 June Breakfast | Individual selection | Individual |
Sam |
Meals
Based on final attendance and people's input Sam will develop the menu and get the groceries
2 Birds
Sadly, the 2 Birds has closed.
Food Safety
Based on attendees Sam will adjust grocery purchase to take allergies and such into consideration.
Drinks
Please provide Sam with your desires for drinks.
Snacks
Please provide Sam with your desires for snacks
Sleeping Plan
Grandmother in her bed room. The remainder of the sleeping plan will be developed once the Natick Hales attendance is settled. No one will be sleeping in the living room as it prevents family gathering there and the porch in the morning.
Transportation Plan
Driving
Lincoln Hales will go up in Sam's truck and grandmother's car. Natick Hales will transport themselves.
Ferry Tickets
Grandmother will purchase ferry tickets for the family. She will provide Chris and Sam with images of those purchased tickets which they and their families will be able to use.
Random Tasks
Golf Cart
Grandmother and Sam will coordinate if required.
Water
As the season has been wet, water is not a major concern at this point on the island or for the house. With that said, we want to take brief showers and due to our lower numbers we do not anticipate setting up the outdoor shower.
Safety
We will have plenty of spray to help keeps the ticks off.
Preparation
Groceries
Sam will purchase the groceries.
Items Confirmed at the House
- 6 sleeping pads
- 8 extra pillows
- 1 youth sleeping bag
- 2 adult sleeping bags
- 3 lobster blankets
- 2 warm fuzzy blankets
- 1 twin air mattress with pump
- 2 queen air mattress with built in pump
Things to Bring From Home
- Cooler
External Events Impacting our Event
Currently none that we are aware of.