Last update 24 June 2026 at 4 pm.
Required Decisions
Do we come back to Lincoln on afternoon of 3 July or 4 July. My recommendation is the evening of 3 July so we are in place for 4 July? We have decided we are coming back the afternoon of 3 July.
Do we want to visit Portland (which has a fair amount of walking) while up in Chebeague? We are looking at visiting Portland on the way home from Chebeague on 3 July.
Changes Since Last Update
Two changes sine last update.
- Update to sleeping plan. Ashely and Eli will stay in the futon room. Carter will stay on the sleeper bed upstairs or in the tent with Sam, David, and Bryan.
- Chris and Michele will come up to Chebeague on 1 July taking an early afternoon ferry.
Overview
Chebeague week will happen the week of 30 June to 4 July. The Macon family will fly into Boston on 29 June starting the week. The week will end when the Macon family and David fly away on 5 July. We will have a family dinner in Lincoln on 29 June and on 4 July to celebrate the birth of the country and Michele. People will start going up to Chebeague on 30 June and return on 3 or 4 July.
Chebeague Attendees
- Grandmother
- Sam, David, Bryan
- Chris, Michele, Corey, Ashley, and Eli
- No Canton Hales (John, Amanda, Emily, and Natalie will join us for Lincoln events)
- Amy, Brad, Carter
Timeline
| Date | Event | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 28 June | Bryan Arrives | Bryan arrives at Logan on AS 460 at 11:59pm (Sunday midnight). Sam will pick up. |
| 29 June | Amy, Brad, and Carter arrive | Flight DL 0350 arriving Logan at 3:20 pm. Sam will pick them up. |
| 29 June | Ashely and Eli head to Chebeague | Ashley and Eli will drive themselves to Chebeague and procure their own ferry tickets. |
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29 June 6pm UTC |
Family Gathering and Dinner Lincoln | Whole family will gather in Lincoln starting around 6 pm. We will grill and swim and chat and catch up. |
| 30 June | Lincoln(+) and Macon Hales Head up to Chebeague | Grandmother, Amy, Brad, and Carter will take the Subaru and Sam and Bryan will take his truck (exact seating may vary). The exact ferry time will be TBD based on desired wake up time. |
| 30 June to 3 July | At Chebeague | Family at Chebeague |
| 1 July | Chris and Michele head up to Chebeague | |
| 1 July | David flies into Portland | arrives Portland 6:25 pm. Ubers to Cousin's Island Ferry (8:15 pm departs Cousin's) |
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3 July |
Depart Chebeague | Likely depart on the 4:45 pm ferry getting us home around 7:45 pm |
| 4 July ~8:30 am | Natalie and David will run in the Lincoln road race | Fans can meet at the finish line |
| 4 July 10:30 am | Minute men Declaration of Independence | Maybe we attend. It is at the Town Hall |
| 4 July 1:40 am | Lincoln Parade | Maybe we go to the library and watch |
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4 July 1 pm |
Family Dinner Lincoln | The Lincoln, Canton, and Natick Hales will have dinner in Lincoln starting around 1pm. Sam will see if Blue Ribbon is open. Sam will also pick up the ice cream cake for Michele. |
| 4 July | Fireworks? | Do we want to try and go? Or do a different family activity. |
| 5 July | Amy, Brad, and Carter depart. David Rides in with them and departs a little later. | Flight DL 0923 8:05 am out of logan. David departs at 9:25 am. |
| 14 July | Bryan departs | Departs Logan at 7:03 am on AS 459 |
Weather
10 Day Forecast Chebeague
The weather forecast now seems lovely! No rain during our stay except possibly as we leave. Recommend you still bring a rain jacket, sweat shirt and pants of some kind. It is going to be summer cool. (Weather forecast as of 23 June)
10 Day Forecast Lincoln
As of 23 June. Looks like family dinner on 29 June weather will be lovely. Even warm enough to stick toes in the pool. 4th of July is a bit more iffy with isolated showers predicted.
Family Gatherings in Lincoln and David's Birthday
We (Lincoln(+), Macon, Natick, Canton) will gather in Lincoln to celebrate the family on 29 June. Sam will grill.
On 4 July around 1 pm we will gather again in Lincoln to eat an early dinner and celebrate America's and Michele's birthday. If Blue Ribbon is open we pick up from there.
Both of these meals will have glutton free and chicken or similar meat options.
Menu at Chebeague
| Date - Meal | Main Dish | Lead Chef | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June Dinner (Lincoln) | Chicken pita sandwiches, corn, potato salad | Sam | Sam |
| 30 June Breakfast (Lincoln) | Bagels | Sam | Sam (Bruggers) |
| 30 June Lunch | Popeyes | Individuals | Sam |
| 30 June Dinner |
Chicken fajitas |
Sam | Sam |
| 1 July Breakfast | Cheese grits and bacon | Sam | Sam |
| 1 July Lunch | Pasta salad and sandwiches | Individuals | Sam |
| 1 July Dinner | Lobster, Spaghetti, sausages, salad, garlic bread | Sam | Sam |
| 2 July Breakfast | Home fries, bacon, and scrambled eggs | Sam | Sam |
| 2 July Lunch | Pasta salad and sandwiches | Individuals | Sam |
| 2 July Dinner | Burgers, Brats, chicken, potato wedges, salad | Sam | Sam |
| 3 July Breakfast | French toast and sausage | ||
| 3 July Lunch | Individual selection | Individual |
Sam |
Food Safety
Based on attendees Sam will adjust grocery purchase to take allergies and such into consideration. Sam will ensure there are gluten free options for meals at Chebeague.
Drinks
Please provide Sam with your desires for drinks. We currently have IPA, White wine, Ace Cider, vodka, and gin.
Snacks
We currently have chips, pretzels (to include gluten free pretzels, pub cheese, seven layer dip, port cheese, pizza rolls, and jalapeno poppers. We also have the fixings for nachos.
Island Market
The Island Market is closed, though Eagle Mart will be open. It offers a limited range of snacks and drinks.
Sleeping Plan
Here is the tentative sleeping plan.
- Grandmother in her bed room.
- Amy and Brad large room upstairs with Carter on the sleeper bed or in the tent with Sam, David, and Bryan
- Ashely and Eli in the futon room
- Chris and Michele (and Corey if attending) in the Bunk House
- Sam, David, and Bryan (and maybe Carter) in the 10 person tent
Transportation Plan
Driving
Lincoln(+) and Macon Hales will go up in Sam's truck and grandmother's car. Natick Hales will transport themselves (Ashely and Eli will drive up on their own on 29 June). One of them needs to coordinate with grandmother to get ferry tickets. David will Uber from the airport to the ferry and procure his own ferry ticket.
Ferry Tickets
Grandmother will purchase ferry tickets for the family. She will provide some to Natick Hales so they can go up on their own as required.
Random Tasks
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 short visit and cool temperatures we do not anticipate setting up the outdoor shower.
Safety
We will have plenty of spray to help keeps the ticks off and mosquitos. The mosquito repellent machine is located where the coffee filters are in the kitchen.
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 Lincoln Home
- Cooler
External Events Impacting our Event
Currently none that we are aware of.