Karen Lazette Lessard ( klazette@aol.com ) -- Mountainair, NM
2/7/10 -- 09:27:16 AM

Born and raised in Portland... Missing the smell of pines and balsam fir, autumn leaves, Fryeburg Fair, Casco Bay, Sebago Lake, loons, moose, real Maine accents, Moxie, maple icicles, ocean waves breaking on the rocks, muted bell buoys and fog horns on foggy mornings, but most of all... MY FAMILY, especially my Granddaughter Maddie! (Don't miss the 40 Below, though!)
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Stratton Wayne St. Clair  ( wane9779@hotmail.com ) -- Roanoke, VA
2/7/10 -- 06:31:30 AM

Its not right its not right at all.

Last year the Roanoke valley got 5 inches of snow...all in 1 storm. This year we've had 40 inches so far and my brother-in-law in southern Maine reports that they've had about 15 inches in 3 storms up there.

Its not right its not right at all. LOL
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Cheryl Brown ( mainebrown@myfairpoint.net ) -- Auburn, ME
2/6/10 -- 07:25:49 PM

Greetings from Maine! Haven't been on here in a while. It's nice to see postings from familiar people, and new alike. It's quite cold here now, but not unbearable. At a family get together today, we discussed the big storm in the mid Atlantic states, and someone pointed out that it would be just another day in Maine.......Peace.
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Patty -- Concord, NC
2/6/10  --  10:00:31 AM

I too am from the Maineiac generation.  I heard that term a lot growing up in Ellsworth.  Does anyone know when or how the word Mainer seemed to take over?  It doesn't bother me to be known as a Maineiac.  Of course, if you want to be called a Mainer, it's none of my business.  :)
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B. E. -- Ludlow, KY
2/5/10 -- 12:09:47 AM

YEs you are right we were called Mainiacs and yes I am proud!  See told you I am two days older than dirt!
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B/. E.  --  Ludlow, KY
2/5/10 -- 12:08:04 AM

When I was growing up in Maine {you must realize I am now two days older than dirt} the big winter fun was going to the Universtiy of Maine in Orono to see the snow sculptures! Do they still have those? Some were as tall as houses! I would love to see those again.  Breathe in some fresh Maine air for me please!
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Joanne -- Valley Forge, PA
2/4/10 -- 03:24:40 AM

To P. A. -- Lompoc
Hahahah! Thanks for the laugh of the day :>)
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P. A. -- Lompoc, Democratic Socialist Republik of Kalifornia
2/3/10 -- 09:41:00 AM

I was born in Portland, and raised in Sou'west Harbor. An I ain't no damned MAINER! I was hatched long enough ago they called us Mainiacs, and I are proud of it!! WE got to pick what kind! Wicked good.
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Pete Hersom ( pete@hersom.com ) -- Sachse, TX
2/2/10 -- 08:26:22 PM

"Oh how I want to go Home!!!"

Born in Perth-Andover, NB, grew up in Westfield, graduated from Presque Isle HS in 1967.  20 Years in the US Army, retiring in 1987, 3 years in Bay Area of California, but that '89 quake was enough to run me from there to Texas, been here since 1990 where I met my wife (married in 1991).  She's from Iowa and she hates the snow, but she is finally getting sick of the damned heat here in Texas.  I keep hoping that I can convince her to move to the County when we retire..
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Jim Brownrigg ( unclejimlobster@aol.com ) -- Lehigh Acres, FL
2/1/10 -- 03:25:51 PM

I have to tell ya, these flatlanders here in Florida have a tough time figuring out what to do with a Maine Lobster.  Been catering lobster bakes here since 1995 and the only thing that keeps me doing it is the wicked good fun I have watchin them trying to eat them. I'll be back in Maine in August for a few weeks.  Miss it!
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Sharon J. Orvis ( orvissharon@yahoo.com ) -- Jacksonville, FL
1/27/10 -- 05:11:42 PM

I was born in Maine,  and will move back there before I travel to the ever after. It is a different way of living than it is in Florida, even NE Florida, which is more like Southern Georgia than the rest of Florida. We endured temperatures in the high 30's last night, again. They are not supposed to fall as low tonight, I hope. The houses are not built for 30's or below; they are built for 80's and above temperatures. I know how to layer my clothing and do during the "winters" here. Ours are nothing when compared to yours. My accent will never leave; it's who I am.
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Joyce & Tommy Goodine ( tgoodine@gmail.com ) -- The Villages, FL
1/27/10 -- 02:36:55 PM

Born in Maine, lived our lives in Maine and recently retired to The Villages in Florida.   Still go home summers to camp on Gardner's Lake Downeast.   Can't wait to get lobster, steamers, BoBo's Chinese Food in Bangor and good pizza.......and the pies at Helen's Restaurant in Machias!!!
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Mary Lou ( susupad@embarqmail.com ) -- Crystal River, FL
1/27/10 -- 04:17:47 AM

To all of you wonderful Mainers, don't forget we do a Maine Day once a year here in Florida. It is on Feb. 9th at the Beverly Hills Recreation Hall on 77 Civic Circie in Beverly Hills. Doors open at 10AM and serving starts at 11:30 following with the entertainment and door prizes, etc. Cost is $ 5.00 per person plus a salad or covered dish per couple. We usually have about 300 Mainers who have a great time chatting and eating. Any questions, give me a call and I will try to help you out. 352-795-9181. I am the pres. of the club so I will do the best I can.
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Bog Cushing ( jc_bob99@yahoo.com ) -- Lakeland, FL
1/26/10 -- 05:46:45 PM

I love Florida in the winter but Maine is where my Hart is.
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J & J  S --  Leesburg, FL
1/26/10 -- 03:03:49 PM

We have been in exile in Leesburg, FL for 10 yrs. & lovin it!! We grew up in Norridgewock, worked & raised our family in Jay. Love to go to Maine in the summer but not the winters! Plan to attend the Maine Days in Beverly Hills for the first time, can't wait!
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J S -- Leesburg, FL
1/26/10 -- 02:38:38 PM

I was born in Ellsworth, grew up in Norridgewock, raised our 2 children and my husband worked in International Paper Co. in Jay. they now live in Farmington and Brewer. We now live in Leesburg, FL to get away from the cold winters!
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LINDA DORSEY ( LINDANDONDORSEY@EMBARQMAIL.COM ) -- LEESBURG, FL
1/24/10 -- 10:50:58 AM

WE ARE BOTH FROM FORT FAIRFIELD,ME AROOSTOOK
COUNTY
WE WENT TO HIGHSCHOOL IN FORT.
WE HAVE LIVED IN FLORIDA FOR 10YRS.
WE MISS THE JORDONS RED HOT DOGS
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Sharon J. Orvis ( orvissharon@yahoo.com ) -- Jacksonville, FL
1/16/10 -- 09:07:33 PM

Hi, Mainers: I was born in Bar Harbor 56 years ago and was raised in Ellsworth. I lived in our fair state until 1983, the year it snowed tons, and I took an opportunity to move to Florida. I like Jacksonville very much, but I loved Maine and will move back someday soon.
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Julie M. -- Bel Air, MD
1/15/10 -- 10:44:13 pm

This site is so great. Just got the link from my brother, Joe, who is in exile in Alabama. Have been in exile for 11 years--people say I still have an accent--I think Marylanders have an accent!
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MaryLou Davis ( susupad@embarqmail.com ) -- Crystal River, FL
1/14/10 -- 10:52:16 AM

My husband& I live here in Crystal River but in the summer months, we live in Freeport, Maine. We both were born in Maine and lived there all of our lives until we retired and came to Florida in the winter months. We love the foliage in Maine and we both love fishing(flyfishing) up north in Rockwood area. Beautiful area and lots of moose.
  Would love to hear from others from Maine.
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S. A. -- Severn, MD
1/14/10 -- 10:47:52 AM

Now it only 5 months until I retire and return to beautiful Down East.  I was saddened to read that "The Coffee Pot" in Bangor closed.  Those were some special coffee pot sandwiches.
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