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Kelli (burnke01@gettysburg.edu) -- Gettysburg,PA
11/18/99 -- 15:01:37

Help!! I miss Maine!! I'm in Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania,
and while I love it here, there is no comparision between
here and home. Home being Bath Maine. My only comfort is
going to see the 20th Maine momument on the battlefields.
Drop me a line, I would love to here from some fellow
exiles!!

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leenash (leenash@excite.com) -- Old Town,ME
11/18/99 -- 09:53:23

Spent many years away and now Glad to be home in Maine born in
Bangor at Dow A.F.B.
Snow Will be here soon

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Lori Hall (lhall@chrma.hqusaruer.army.mil) -- Heidelberg,GERMANY
11/18/99 -- 06:33:54

My husband is from Maine and his family still lives there. I
fell in love with it the first time I went. I am currently
looking for work there so I can leave Germany within the
next three months.

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Yvonne Laws (ybl1023@aol.com) -- Dover,Dover
11/16/99 -- 17:51:10

thanks for have a web site. it's great to read.

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Sheryl (shoar617@aol.com) -- Washington,DC
11/16/99 -- 14:20:45

A little bit of home on this page. What a way to pass the day,
log on and remember the way life was for us all! But still
is for all of those still there. I also left 9 years ago,
the economy was not as it could of been. I'm very anxious
to be able to move closer, if not right back into the state,
to enjoy those italians, pizza & fries at the beach, and
good old needhams, and whoppie pies! Moxie....eh pass,
thanks but no, dad'll have my share! Keep your heads up all
you exiles! We'll be there again soon, (as soon as we fall
asleep and start dreaming again!)

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Nancy Dalaney (DelaneyN@mamkschools.org) -- Pearl River,NY
11/16/99 -- 12:48:34

Thejob market and wanderlust cut me loose from my beloved Back
Bay (in Portland) too many years ago, and I never returned.
'Been living here just outside the Big Apple for longer than
I lived at home, but you can't get those beans, red hot dogs
and Italian sandwiches out of your blood. Maine will always
be "home" - and every place else just a stop along the way
back.

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Martha (MnTnCO@cs.com) -- Denver,CO
11/16/99 -- 11:08:42

ToDebbie(db655@aol.com)I have fond memories of King Cole p-chips
which sadly went the way of many good things of the 50's &
60's. So many folks don't know what they are missing-esp.
the fat!! I was born in Bangor and raised in
Ellsworth-spent summers @ Beech Hill Pond (Otis). Have old
ties to The County thru my maternal g-mom. Mom & sister now
reside in Winthrop, so I still have many reasons to get home
at least once a year. EHS is planning a millenium reunion
for ALL years the end of June,2000...whata wicked good
ideah!! Am looking forward to seeing a whole bunch of good
people.

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Stefan Giggey (moxiegig@aol.com) -- Honolulu,HI
11/15/99 -- 23:51:33

Hey folks,
Been a while. Looking for help this time.
I can't get fresh cider on this communist island. I found
pasteurized cider and was wondering if I can use it to make
hard cider. It is made from concentrate but I'm not sure
whether or not it has any preservatives. It says on the
bottle 100% apple juice. Anyway, if anyone can help or
offer any recipes, please let me know.
Thanks.

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Caroline (clundquist@gph.com) -- Boston,MA
11/15/99 -- 16:19:32

Hi everyone! I'm still missing home and hating the big Dig!
Any other Boston exiles out there? I'm heading home this
weekend, and am very excited. I'm getting married next fall
back home in Maine, of course -so I have a great excuse to
head home and visit whenever I want. I hear the person who
mentioned McDonald's bakery in Gardiner. (the McDonald's are
our neighbors!- I still think I live in Gardiner most days,
still refuse to give up my lobster plates for ugly Masshole
plates).
I sure miss wide open spaces and trees! It makes me laugh
what they call a park around here - my back yard in Gardiner
is ten times bigger than most parks! You all know what I
mean. Plus the ocean, Boston Harbor doesn't really count
with the pollution and all. I'd give anything to be standing
at Pemaquid Point right now!
May you all make it home for the Holidays!

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Randall Alexander (RAlexan394@aol.com) -- Bermbach,GERMANY
11/15/99 -- 15:41:34

It's been awhile since leaving a message, originally from West
Farmington, graduated from Mt Blue High in '73 Joined the
military and traveled the world except Asia. Retired in '94
decided to stay in Germany with my wife of 24 years. Built
a house over here, tried to use as much American/Maine
styling as I could. We live in a small town, smaller than
W. Farmington in the rolling hills of the Taunus Mountains.
We actually got color in the trees this year. Yeah I miss
all the great food, italians, never did like Moxie, but what
about Andirondak soda, betcha haven't seen that in awhile?
Take care and have a nice winter, I'm going to do mine in
the Alps skiing.

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Jessica -- Bridgton,ME
11/15/99 -- 12:32:22

I love Maine. When I was younger at the age of 8 my parents
moved to Alaska. But we all missed this place so much that
we had to move back. I have lived here every since!!

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George McBreairty (fightinirish@angelfire.com) -- Othello,WA
11/14/99 -- 22:06:27

Hello people ; )

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Carol Vine (feather@ctaz.com) -- Kingman,AZ
11/12/99 -- 22:00:07

I was born and raised in Waterville, Maine. I moved out to
Arizona in 1972 and been here ever since. I do miss the
changing of the seasons but SNOW is not my favorite thing!!
My family still live in Maine, rom Waterville to Augusta and
out to Palermo.This year we are going back for Christmas,
hope it's a mild one. And my maiden name was Lessard!!!
Thanks

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Jason Sabaka (jksabaka@aol.com) -- Va Beach,VA
11/12/99 -- 12:58:04

I was born in Maine, raised in Maine and left in 89' when i
joined the Navy. I served on the U.S.S. John F Kennedy cv-67
which actually visited Portland twice in it's exsistance.
After Desert Storm in 91' and in 93' after my enlistment
ended all I wanted was to return to Kennybunk'port. But
realistically it was not to be. I still reside out of state,
and my heart longs for those cool mornings walking through
the woods eating blueberrys and listening to chickadee's
behind my house. I appreciate your web-site for letting us
feel "not so alone". Thank you, Sincerely Jason Sabaka.

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ADH (SnowOnPines@aol.com) -- Louisville,KY
11/11/99 -- 19:39:12

Ohhhhh how I miss Maine. My husband and I are here because he is
in the military. I miss Shop N Save AND Shaw's, Governor's
(yes, I know it's not a fancy restaurant, but I still like
the place), Federal Spice in Portland, the Ocean, Victorian
Houses, long walks, Bean's, the porch I had, but right now I
really miss fall. Yesterday it was still in the upper 70's!
I miss knowing that if my car broke down I would be safe and
people would stop and ask me for help. I miss the
friendliness of the store clerks. I've been gone less than a
year but it feels like forever.

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Con -- Wilmington,DE
11/10/99 -- 14:09:53

Not technically a Mainer, but Mom is, and her family goes back
generations and spreads out all over the state from
Brunswick, Orrs Island, Guilford, Millbridge, etc., etc.
Spent many summer vacations on Bustins Island with grandma.
Now parents live on St. George peninsula and we try to get
there as often as possible.
Would like to retire there to escape the heat and humidity
which start here in May and go into September. I too get
all teary over Down East and can't wait to cross that bridge
at Kittery.

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Kathy (katker@pottsville.infi.net) -- Schuylkill Haven,PA
11/9/99 -- 20:00:20

I'm sure there must be many from "THE COUNTY" out there in
exile-would love to hear from you! Have been in exile since
1972. Still miss fiddleheads, white Christmases, and red
hotdogs!

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Debbie (db655@aol.com) -- New York,NY
11/9/99 -- 16:24:44

My dad was born and raised in Kennebunk. Every summer we would
visit his family and my granmother would give me this great
big bowl of delicous potato chips. I have never tasted
another chip that was as good. Any Mainers remember King
Cole chips (I think that was the name? I am hoping they are
still available...THanks for all responses.

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Lina K. Orr (BEANER106@AOL.COM) -- Cincinnati,OH
11/8/99 -- 23:43:52

Born in Bath,lived on Bailey's & Orr's Islands, Brunswick &
Falmouth. Have lived here for over 25 years but miss Maine
terribly. People say that I still have an accent and want to
know where I'm from. My father & mom2 still live in Topsham,
but they are moving to Arizona in October, 2000. It is
breaking my heart. I still have family after they move but
it wont be the same. My favorites are italian sandwiches,
red hot dogs, lobster, mussels, digging for clams and eating
them,tuna fishing, walking the ledges & the rocks, the giant
staircase & the smell of the ocean, pine trees & brim. My
gentleman friend teases me about my decorating because it is
all based on Maine. I would love to hear from some people I
went to high school with if they read this. Well til next
time.

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Alan Archer (aarcher805@aol.com) -- Joshua,TX
11/8/99 -- 18:05:36

CORRECT E-MAIL ADDRESS aarcher805@aol.com

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Michael Welch (michael@prodigy.net) -- Hollywood,FL
11/8/99 -- 17:40:43

Second message, it's great hearing from so many Mainers in
Exile. I'm looking for another Mainer in exile Dan Hatch
from Westbrook, lived in Portland. Last I heard he had moved
to Austin,TX.

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Ralph Jones (rdent@conl.net) -- Vacaville,CA
11/7/99 -- 15:37:20

This is for Alan Archer, could not send u a msg directly..email
address had "fatal flaw"
I too am from Mapleton..State Road Siding area, I lived
next to Jeff Smith (Owen Smith & Son)...orig from Presque
Isle. left there in '65 for So. Portland grad fm SPHS in
'67. Out here courtesy USAF ..ret '91.

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Wendy McDoanld (beezer@tinycom.co.uk) -- RAF Lakenheath,SUFFOLK, ENGLAND
11/6/99 -- 16:14:10

I was raised in Saco and attended Thornton Academy. I was in the
Class of 1985. My maiden name is Blackman. I would love to
hear from any old friends that I have lost touch with. I
live in England now with my husband and 2 children. We are
stationed with the U.S.A.F. I miss shopping at Shop N Save
and I miss my family. I tried to get some lobsters shipped
here but the Post Office said No Way!! So I guess I won't
have those for a few years. I sure do miss my beautiful
home.

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Judy Cohen (maineac@hitter.net) -- Hernando,FL
11/6/99 -- 16:04:57

hi y'all..I was born in bangor but spent most of my Maine years
in Portland, husband and I retired to Beautiful downtown
Hernando seven years ago..since retirement was too slow we
both went back to work, he as a stockbroker and me back to
banking.. Imiss ME terribly except during blizzards and bug
season.. I have not yet had to shovel any rain. I expect
what I really miss most is of course, my grandsons (and
their parents) and steamed clams and just plain good
downeast seafood. We do come up to visit our families once a
year, during the Summer, so far. I expect we'll be back for
a short visit in Feb. next year as we have another grandson
due then..I do miss Maine but FL has its advantages, we get
lots of visits from old friends and family during the winter
and early spring and as i said I've yet to shovel rain.

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Teri Priode (teripriode@hotmail.com) -- Oak Harbor,WA
11/6/99 -- 11:21:39

Hi Everyone
I have just moved to a place that is very much like Maine,
believe it or not. The Navy would not send us back to
Brunswick so they sent us to Oak Harbor, Washington. What a
beautiful place. It is not Maine I know, but it is a very
close second. Bald Eagles, super nice people, cliffs on
along the ocean, fog ( I lived in Hawaii for six years and
no fog.) I get to move to Maine in four years and I can't
wait but until then I feel lucky to be here and off the Oahu
rock. Would there be anymore exilers here, if so please feel
free to write. And to all the exilers who get to go home for
the holidays, have a great time for the rest of us.

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Julie (talk2oz@aol.com) -- Wichita,KS
11/6/99 -- 02:35:58

I would love to share e-mail with someone from home. None of my
family back home has a computer. In 1973 I lived in Hope and
went to school there until my parents enrolled me at South
Hope Christian. I lived on Hatchet Mountain and from our
deck we could see Mt. Battie. I could walk outside in late
summer and pick blueberries for muffins and raked them for
extra money. I would ride my bike to Hobbs Pond and push it
home. I used to listen to the Spider's Web enactments of
Star Wars, A Wrinkle in Time, and The Hitchiker's Guide to
the Galaxy. This of course lead me to frequent the Camden
library and amphitheatre and the bookstore when my dad went
to the barber. Because of the economy we moved to Kansas.
I just told my husband that I was sick of this beautiful
weather and wished we could have a good snowfall this year.
If I imagine real hard I can still smell the ocean and even
the dump in Thomaston which was another regular stop. The
only way I could get myself to stop daydreaming about Maine
was to stop reading the Down East Magazine (I still get a
fix once in a while) and tell myself that I wouldn't have to
stay in a mansion in the city when I get to heaven, God
would surely make a way for me to return to Maine.

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Michael Welch (michael1124@prodigy.net) -- Hollywood,FL
11/5/99 -- 21:10:17

Born in Portland, Graduated Yarmouth High 1977. Now living in
the Fort Lauderdale,FL area. Boy do I miss the Italian
sandwiches,from Amato's. I also miss my home town, Portland
more then I can ever say. I may live far away, but my heart
is always in Portland, Maine.

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Jennifer -- Glen Burnie,MD
11/5/99 -- 08:48:37

Geeze. Just now, I typed ME for my current
state------definately subconscious need to be back in MAINE.
Wicked. Everytime I read these messages I get all
weepy---I really, really miss Maine and all that goes with
it---Italian sandwiches, whoopie pies from McDonald's Bakery
in Gardiner and Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips. Man. Working in
DC now but was born and raised in Richmond and I go back
there a couple of times a year. Have already made my plane
reservations for XMas and I can't wait!
People still make fun of my accent (what accent?) but I am
so proud to be from Maine.

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Bev Haas (rhaas@enter.net) -- Tatamy,PA
11/3/99 -- 23:12:55

Are you planning a reunion for next year please?--have to save
vacation time cause I'm coming home for it.. I just read
someone's note saying she cried when she landed in Portland
and cried when she left---I won't talk to my husband all the
way to the New Hampshire border cause he's taking me away
from HOME again!!!!!It's tough being an exile.

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Alan F. Archer (aaarcher805@aol.com) -- Joshua,TX
11/4/99 -- 21:04:25

Are there no more Exiles from The County? What happened to
people who know what getting up before sun up to pick
taters. Is there no one else who has fished the thoroughfare
on Fish Lake or Ice Fished? I have been away a long time so
I guess there is really Two Maines, Northern and then the
rest. Sea food is great, Butttt (A big But) there is no
comparison with a fresh caught land locked salmon from the
Fish River Chain. A self imposed exile (from the COLD & long
winters. Ex-Mapleton(ites) Alan & Mikki Archer Joshua Tx.
The County Forever

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D.P. -- Bloomington,MN
11/4/99 -- 18:31:03

I lived in Eliot, Maine, during my 8th grade year. My parents
and brother and I traveled all over the state and really
loved it. However, Mainers are not easy to get to know and
I had a tough year of it in that sense. But I want to go
back someday and visit Eliot, South Berwick, Kittery, Bar
Harbor, etc. Wonderful memories of fishing, hiking, Maine
history, etc. Love you all.

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Doug Findlen (dfindlen@hotmail.com) -- Anacortes,WA
11/2/99 -- 19:44:16

Hi everyone!
Margaret from Seattle brought back some Moxie and says one
broke during flight, but I bet she drank it! I miss the
fall colors, but I called some relatives in the County
(Aroostook, for those of you who don't know)and they said
that they had a dry growing season, and since harvest
started it has not stopped raining. This year's crop of
spuds is going to be muddy for sure.

I took two weeks off in sept and drove down the West coast,
all the way to Tijuana, Mexico. It was a blast, but I would
rather have been in Maine, at someone's camp, fishing, and
boating. take care

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Laurel (lgilbert@skagendesigns.com) -- Sparks,NV
11/2/99 -- 09:59:16

moved to the Reno area when I was nineteen with my husband. We
made some money and bought a house in Parkman, Maine about
two years ago. We saved some more money, and now we're
moving back in January. Love the Western weather, but miss
the quality of life.

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Gene Weiner (lmgs550@epix.net) -- Cambra,PA
11/2/99 -- 04:56:22

Hello M.I.E.'s

Even though I was not born in Maine, there is not
dought that my heart was. The area of birth is from Machias
to Lubec. I just love the land and the people who live and
work in Maine. I am employed by the wildlife conservation
agency in Pennsylvania and after 25 years of doing so and
very determined to relocate to were my heart is. If anyone
comes across any job opening working in the field of
wildlife management and conservation I would greatly
appreciate hearing from you. I want to leave being in exile
and live in the best state in the union.......MAINE! I just
returned from 10 days in Boothbay Harbor and Freeport and I
cannot want to return for the year ending celerbration in
Lubec. Take care one and all with similar interests and I
look forward to reading the board daily

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Ray Veazie (veazie@ruralenterprises.com) -- Durant,OK
11/1/99 -- 14:09:23

Hi folks, my connection to Maine is long and strong. I grew up
just outside of Bangor and most of my family still lives in
the Bangor area (Hudson and Old Town to be exact). My
ancestors began the Town of Veazie, and I truly do love the
state and people as such. However I had to leave to pursue a
better career for myself and my wife. She is also for Maine
the southern/western part a town called Buckfield. My wife
Penny is a research scientist and I am a Loan Administrator
for a economic development company, making small business
loans to startup and expanding businesses.

We left 20 years ago because the economy was so poor. In
reading DownEast and Yankee magazines it appears that the
economy is improving some however not as quickly as needed.
Maines appears to be addressing one of its biggest problems
and that is the Brain Drain, young people leaving for a
better job and career. Well time to get off my soap box.
Rural Oklahoma is actually very similar to Maine in
topography and change of seasons. The best part about
Oklahoma is that even the worst storms in the winter only
last 2 to 3 days. Of course, you can always think of our
Tornados as Oklahoma's urban renewal. Can't wait to go back
home next summer and visit family and friends.

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Shaun Woodbury (Shaun@fan.com) -- Newnan,GA
11/1/99 -- 13:51:26

I was born and raised in Belfast, Me. I live in Georgia because
of my job w/ Delta, but I am still 100% Mainer and always
will be. I get home 2-3 times a year. I miss the ocean and
just the simplicity of Maine. I always say the best thing
about Maine isn't what it has, but what it doesn't have.

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Janis Browning (Jantupper@aol.com) -- Redding,CA
10/29/99 -- 13:53:10

I was born and raised in Lisbon, Me. Left with husband for
Houston, Tx. in 1981, now in exile in Ca. I try to make it
home at least once a year. The summer and fall in Maine can
not be beat in my opinion! Just spent 2 wks. in Maine this
summer and missed out on all the fires here in Northern Ca.
I miss the people, the ocean, seafood, and change of
seasons. My wish is to move back in the next few years.
Would enjoy hearing from any other homesick Maine folk.

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Wendi (chrisandwendi@mindspring.com) -- VA Beach,VA
10/28/99 -- 08:43:33

Just returned from a three week trip to Maine. I had tears in
my eyes when I landed in Portland and tears when I left. It
was a great trip. I ate three COFEE POT sandwiches and
about a dozen Frank's chocolate sugared donuts. I also
visited Blueberrys and Granite and picked up my new MIE
bumper stickers. I miss Maine already and will have to wait
until next summer to return. Hope you all can visit home
soon!

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Joe Hazard (tylerhudsonpi@yahoo.com) -- Charlottesville,VA
10/27/99 -- 17:08:30

I was born and raised in Auburn. Now living in Virginia.
Everyone makes fun of me for saying "wicked" alot. Go
Seadogs!

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Margaret Conley (mconley@antiochsea.edu) -- Seattle,WA
10/25/99 -- 17:46:08

I may have accidentally sent a blank message prior to this one,
so please excuse the repetition. I just got back from 2
weeks in Maine, visiting my family in Ellsworth. Ate
lobster, had popovers and tea at the Jordan Pond House down
in Acadia National Park, went up to the top of Cadiallac
Mountain, drove down to Brooksville, Cape Rosier and
Stonington, bought a ton of Maine-made products that I just
felt I couldn't live without. It was great to be there and
visit with family and friends. I'll be going home at
Christmas and am hoping that my plane doesn't get delayed
somewhere due to bad weather. But, I will think positively!

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Gabriel Cooper (gcoop20@hotmail.com) -- Abilene,TX
10/25/99 -- 13:15:06

HELP!!!!! I'am in the land of Johnny Reb and swelled heads.
It's true they think everything is bigger and better donw
here in Tejas.
I am a native Mainer born and bred ayuh. My home is North
Haven, ME. about 12 miles off the coast. I have been in
exile for 9 years with a couple of paroles to Maine in
between. The most recent was this past May and the lobsta
was wicked good (steamed clams were too). Most of my time
has been stateside exile but I am getting ready to join the
international crew again with an all expenses paid trip to
the Republic of Korea. Stranger in a foriegn land.
Definately going to take some Maine R&R after that trip.
I see a lot of miss Maine in the fall. Add me to the list.
That is when I am the most homesick. With that I will sign
off and have many fun and safe trips to Maine.

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E. C. -- Annandale,VA
10/25/99 -- 12:39:05

I was born in Waterville, raised in Winslow, and graduated from
UM in '95. moved to the Washington, D.C. area in '97 (jobs,
jobs, jobs), and even though D.C. Has a lot to offer, I
still really miss Maine. Only now that I am out of the
state, do I realize how lucky I was to have been raised in
Maine. I try to make it home at least once every summer and
for the holidays, but it's never long enough. Some of the
things I miss the most: Big G's sandwhiches, Smiley's ice
cream, lobster with steamed clams & corn on the cob, summers
at Messalonskee Lake, camping at Sebago Lake St. Park, Bar
Harbor & the Acadia Nat'l Park "loop", visiting Long Island
(ME not NY), and pretty much the entire Maine coast in
general. As the saying goes... you don't know what you've
got until it's gone. Here's looking forward to the holidays
& a white Christmas!

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Frederick (frostig@yahoo.com) -- Tuzla,BOSNIA
10/24/99 -- 02:27:30

Those of you who have written me, Thank you. The mail is
appreciated. I have found other Mainers! The 112th Air
Ambulance out of Bangor is here and I have found a couple of
other Mainers mixed in here and there. Last night I met a
guy who graduated Bonny Eagle, which isn't to far from
Kennebunk which is where I went to school. I mostly grew up
in that area, living in 'taint town, and then over the river
into Arundel. Well that's about it for now. I've been here
about 4 and a half months and have about 4 and a half more
to go, I may even start counting days soon who knows.

M.I.E. Sgt Twombly

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Pat (twofromme@aol.com) -- Ormond Beach,FL
10/23/99 -- 22:33:05

It's been some time since my last posting. We are still exiled
in Florida from South Portland (originally..Lewiston and
Auburn) Wonder if anyone knows of any Maine reunions in
Florida?
We will be back in S.P. in December for Christmas and a
family reunion...the grandkids, the parents and grandparents
(that's us) first time we've all been together in 12 years.

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Helgie Nelsson (hcnelsson@tznet.com) -- Wisc. Rapids,WI
10/23/99 -- 20:52:30

When I lived in Maine my wife baked biscuts with bakewell cream
was wondering where I can purchase it and have it shipped
here

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Nicole -- Boston,MA
10/23/99 -- 16:38:22

I grew up in the small town of New Gloucester and have been
attending college here in Boston for nearly 2.5 years. I may
only be an hour and a half from the maine border, but being
in Boston is definitely in exile! That's not to say I don't
love all the excitement of the big city, but I can't wait to
take a break from college on thanksgiving and see some
randomly placed trees. It's funny that real italian
sandwiches and Jordan's red hotdogs dont even make it down
here. Sure, every sandwich joint has "italian" on the menu,
but they often put lettuce, bologna, and even mayo on them.
I have tried many places and have been disappointed every
time.
I will be taking my New Mexican born boyfriend home with me
this thanksgiving for the 10th time or so. It's so amusing
to see his amazement at things that are so commonplace to us
Mainers. One night last summer when the fireflies came out,
he became most disturbed and asked me "what the #@$! are
those?!" He also didnt understand how we could sleep at
night with our doors unlocked. Well anyway, it's nice to
know that people are leading successful lives outside of
maine but still think about it fondly from time to time.

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Kathleen (karma2424@aol.com) -- Huntsville,AL
10/23/99 -- 14:57:59

I was flying back to Portland for vacation and I was on a plane
leaving Atlanta to Portland, The whole back section of the
plane were telling this couple who were taking there first
vaction to Maine, where to go, what to do, where to eat...We
were all "exiles" going home and we were so proud of our
state. Where esle in the U.S do people come together like
family, the family of being from Maine.

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Jeff (JeffJazzy@Yahoo.com) -- Murray,UT
10/22/99 -- 19:01:45

There is certaintly no ideal place or thing in this brief life
of ours. However, for me the Maine Coast provides an
illusion of a life as "near perfection", perhaps it is all
that ocean in "Bailey Island and Harpswell" just stirring
the internal echoes of our own stagnant internal bodies
waters! Whatever it is Maine makes me think at times we
haven't ruined life with so much technology and illiteracy,
etc. even though I know that isn't true! For other MANIACS!
like me you know that part of Maine you love and you are
better people perhaps for your memories of it!Take care and
share any Maine thoughts you would like I love to write
about our fair coastal gem! peace, Jeff

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Susan LaBreck (SiouxSL@aol.com) -- Hobbs,NM
10/22/99 -- 14:41:52

Hello fellow Mainiacs! It is that season again. The air is
crisp and smells so good.
I really do miss this time of year. I have been living in
Southern NM since 1988 and can't say I miss the Maine
winters nor the humid summers. But come September and
October and I get nostalgic! Any other exiles from NM in
here? Drop me a line, would love to hear from you.

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Joe Cyr (Chinamar2@cs.com) -- Oceanside,CA
10/21/99 -- 01:16:56

I was raised in Hampden Highlands Maine. Lived for three years
in Old Town. Went of to seek my fortune with the U.S.Marine
Corps. I miss the quality of the people where a mans word
meant something. I miss the wildlife, the wild berries, the
fishing and most of all the changing of the seasons. Would
like to hear from anyone in the Old Town Bangor or Hampden
area