and plan the first lobster feed this year, and the weather was most accommodating. There were four couples, one of whom had never had lobster or steamers before but were anxious to try them. George Peck, shown in picture, bought 8 pounds of steamers and the two of us went to Walt's place a few miles from here off a dirt road. Walt is a widowed Maine farmer who also runs a lobster boat and sets his traps right in front of the campground. When we got there, Walt was tending his traps so we picked out our lobsters, weighed them, and left him a note. We'll settle up later.
Although I had previously used it for Frogmore Stew, we christened my new stainless cooker on a batch of steamers. After we had polished off the clams, the lobsters went into the pot while Jackie watched apprehensively. At this time of year, of course, all lobsters are "hard-shells." So nut crackers were required, and the newcomers soon figured out how to manage. If there is anything more satisfying than a lobster feed on the shore, it is introducing some enthusiastic new folks to the experience.
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