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| "Joanie took me and Jane and Linda to Abbott Park on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. I got to skate on Rollo Pond and then we explored the park a bit. Abbott Park is named after Jacob Abbott, a famous writer of children's books who lived here. And Rollo Pond is named after the little boy in many of his books. He also wrote books about a little girl, Lucy. Here are photos of our time at Abbott park.(We would have spent more time at the park, but Joanie said nature was calling her in a major way. I listened closely but I could only hear the sound of passing cars.)" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Note from Joanie: if you would like to know more about UMF, click here.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (If you would like to read more about Jacob Abbott, click here. The biography says that he is responsible for the first fictional series of books for children.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| "Don't worry, Carol, and other Betsy fans. I only look like I could be in danger of falling. Aunt Joanie made sure I was VERY secure before she left to take the photo." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "This one is not at Abbott Park...it is Meetinghouse Park, also in Farmington. Joanie put me in a horse watering trough! (At least that is what she THINKS it is!)" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Click here to go to Page 5 of Betsy in Maine (Betsy goes hiking!) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Copyright 2000 Joan Dawson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||