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Bill Harris (
bill@motioncontrol.org ) -- Claytor Lake, VA
8/19/08 -- 11:12:55 AM
Hi, does anyone here remember from many years ago, a little
gift shop called the Salt Box that used to put things in little
red boxes. I think it was up north of portland on the coast or
maybe on 24.
My parents took me there many many years ago, early 60's, and I
can't find any record of it existing.
Thanks!
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J. M. C. -- Hernando, FL
8/17/08 -- 11:53:25 AM
Hello to all my fellow exilers...we're back from a short
visit "home" and missing it awfully already ! Steve, I'm so glad
you're home and now if only Wayne and the rest of us exilers
were so lucky to do the same...we ate our way from town to town
and got our fill (temporarily) of lobster, clams, haddock and
whoopie pies !!! The youngest son got married in Portland on
8/8/08 in the rain under a gazebo, and it was beautiful in spite
of the weather..the newest grandson is the MOST precious baby in
the world and we got to visit with the rest of our
kinfolk..never enough time when we're home to see and do
everything we want, so here we are back in FL and awaiting the
newest hurricane to head up the pike...it was fantastic to be
home and now I can't wait to start making plans for our next
trip...hope you've all had a great summer and everyone gets to
be back in the great state of MAINE as soon as possible..gotta
go batten down the hatches...see you all soon..
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Cookie (
cookiecoogan@yahoo.com ) -- Ithaca, NY
8/8/08 -- 11:19:46 AM
I tried to post this to Maine Exiles a week ago, but for some
reason I haven't been able to post from THAT computer for over a
year. I wish I knew how to fix it because typing on my iPhone is
a drag. Any suggestions for figuring out why I can't get through
on the big computer??
I love it that so many Exiles are able to go home for that
glorious gift we call "summah". Our trip was great and we
accomplished all on my agenda, and we enjoyed other treats on
the way. When we went to the Penobscot Narrows
Bridge/Observatory, we also stopped at Perry's Nut House. The
kids loved all the wacky stuff and I bought a long-sought Maine
tourmaline ring at the adjoining jewelry store.
We also hit Reid State Park. The weather was so glorious on the
day we left Moosehead that we decided to just keep on driving
and play in the waves on the coast
I also took in some good music. I attended a performance of the
Queen City Big Band at Maine Summer Youth Music camp at UMO.
Really enjoyed seeing their leader, my old buddy Brian Nadeau
from Maine Jazz Camp. Brian also directs Waterville's Al Corey
Big Band.
And we ate at the great Big G's twice. My kids love that place.
That's one big sandwich (and whoopie pie)!!
Oh--we also by chance got to visit the Abbot Bakery mentioned
below. Their donuts are awesome! That's another thing I love
about Maine--easy access to REAL donut.
Happy and safe travels to all Exiles and congrats to Steve for
making it home to live!!!
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Nancy Kelley-Cram (
nkelleycram@nc.rr.com ) -- Wake Forest, NC
8/5/08 -- 09:24:37 AM
Hey Carol! Glad you had a great time in Milbridge. I was
there the week of the 4th, so I missed Milbridge Days this
year. My family gave me the report of all that went on and a
blow by blow description of the lobsters consumed. I had my
share while there, but did leave a few for you and the other
home folk who were visiting. Hard to believe we both grew up on
the same street in Milbridge!
All Bert and I fans might find this humerous! My husband and I
went out on the lake last night in our pontoon boat (Lake
Gaston, NC) to watch the sunset. Quite beautiful and as the
last whisp of the sun went down I said " Fire up the Bluebird
Bert!" and we both broke into laughter. I guess you had to be
there for some of you, but Bert and I fans will understand how
deep good old Maine humor is...it's followed us here to North
Carolina and is still with us 19 years later.
It's hot and humid here, near 100 degrees today. Not like a
Maine summer day!
By the way, MIE reunited me with my old housemate from my days
as a teacher in Boothbay Harbor...also nice to catch up after 20
years. Nice to be in touch with you Cheryl!
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Terri -- San Diego, CA
8/3/08 -- 01:56:33 AM
I am a Maine Native ( from Lisbon Falls) currently exiled in
San Diego CA ( my husband serves in the US Navy.) I've been away
for 11 years now...and words cannot express how much I miss my
home. It won't be long before we'll be coming home to stay
though....and I cannot wait for that day!
one last thing...I'm dying for an italian!
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Carol Zimmerman (
hilly352002@yahoo.com ) -- Bowie, MD
8/1/08 -- 06:00:33 AM
Hi All: I returned home to Maryland on Tuesday after a 2 and
a half week stay at home in Milbridge. With the heat and
humidity here I should have stayed another week!! There is
nothing worse than leaving the 70 degree coast with relatively
no humdity and coming home to high 90's and almost all
humidity. I did have a great time though. I ate tons of
seafood and had lobster twice. It's always nice to see friends
and family and I was home for the Milbridge Day's festivities so
also got to see people I only bump into every few years. For
all of you Amato's fans I happen to notice on my way to Bangor,
that the store in East Holden (across from the big furniture
store, and it use to have a small Dunkin doughnuts in it)now has
an Amato's sign up. I had to call my mom when I got home to
tell her as she was just talking about how good an Italian would
be. I guess she'll be testing it out on Monday when she goes to
Bangor. Hope you all are having a great summer and enjoy your
trips home to Maine..... I just left and am already trying to
plan a trip back.
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Steve White (
mainerinexile@charter.net ) -- Dallas, NC
7/29/08 -- 08:20:22 AM
Hello Fellow Exilers!
I haven't posted in awhile, but seeing Judy's prompted me to say
hi to her (and the rest of you - Hi!), as well as wish her a
great trip.
I'm finally leaving NC and headed home for good! I have a
rental truck reserved and will be home, lock stock and barrel,
on August 20th.
Since I'm self-employed in web design and maintenance, I can do
what I do from anywhere there's a high speed connection.
Housing's not a problem either, as my sister's place is standing
there collecting dust (she's living with her b/f). I can slide
right in and be home just like that. It's in Saco and I'd rather
be in Freeport, but I can't be too choosy. This is what I've
been waiting for for 18 years.
I hope all of you have had a great summer and a chance to get
"home" this year. I was up for 3 weeks in June & July. It
rained quite a bit, but I wasn't about to complain.
Cheers,
Steve
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Judy M Cohen (
Meinexile@tampabay.rr.com ) -- Hernando, FL
7/28/08 -- 03:00:04 PM
hi all you Exilers I haven't posted in awhile, but I check
in often to see whats going on..Wayne, I miss you..and Steve too
and Maravene, where are you? I'm going "home" on Friday for
just a week, but its better than nothing..youngest son is
getting married and newest grandchild is waiting for his
grandmother to come and see him for the first time..I have to
cram alot into a little time this time, but the plans are made,
Amatos italians, Kens fried clams, Ocean Farms for lobsters, and
who knows where for clam cakes..oh,yes, Barnicle Billys in
Ogunquit for EVERYTHING..I'm so sorry I'll be home and theres no
more Village Cafe..it was always there for years and years..and
now Captn Newicks is gone too..I guess its a sign of the times..
Ihope to visit plenty of old friends and a bunch of old
haunts..if they're still there. when I leave it'll be out of
Boston so will pick up some Legal Seafood for the trip back to
FL..always a great snack for the trip back to EXILE...so, until
next time , I'll be watching for 'ya..
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J P J -- P-ville, NC
7/28/08 -- 07:02:18 AM
Real countdown has begun again!!! 29 days till i get a week
back in Portland/Casco area!!! I have already had 3 different
dreams that i was there...just to wake up and realize was
dreaming AGAIN!! I went sep.07 for the first time in 6yrs...and
cried like a baby on the plane in portland(literally, was very
unattractive I am sure)so promised myself that I would try to go
every 6 months if humanly possible...so,yes, I went again this
past march for a quick 4 day weekend to bring in my
birthday(coincidentally)--got 6" snow!!! Was beautiful!!!! So
here we are at almost the 6mo. mark. I started college for the
first time in my life and this will be my only break until next
year(other than holidays naturally) so gotta try and not make a
water works scene when I leave('try' being the operative word
here)...I cannot wait to breathe the air and taste the
water...and see my family!! My family here and co-workers are
just usually ready to put me on the plane a week prior to my
leaving just so they wont have to hear one more syllable about
how wonderful Maine is....hahaha...cant help it...not my fault
they arent lucky enough to be going to the greatest place on
earth!!!
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Angie Smith (
twhrider@hughes.net ) -- Pumpkintown, SC
7/22/08 -- 03:13:10 PM
I am originallt from Maine... Grew up in South Berwick.. now
currently in South Carolina. I miss home badly and was wondering
if there is anyone from my home town or anyone from Maine living
in South Carolina.
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Cookie -- Ithaca, NY
7/19/08 -- 11:32:42 PM
Oops! I mean DIVINE, not 'devine'. "Devine" would be the
Morning Sentinal columnist. :)
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Cookie (
cookiecoogan@yahoo.com ) -- Ithaca, NY
7/19/08 -- 11:23:27 PM
I am going HOME tomorrow. Can't wait to hit Albion Field
Days, Coos Canyon cliff jumping, Moosehead Lake, Penobscot
Narrows Bidge/Observatory and maybe- just maybe- my favorite
spot on the planet so far,Acadia. I plan to come home with at
least 5 lbs. of blueberries. We ate a batch made from last
summer's just a month or two ago and they were DEVINE! Better
than Grammie's (but that's probably just because I've been
living Away so long).
At this time tomorrow, I expect to be home in Kennebec County.
God bless Mainers everywhere!
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Phil Poore (
philpoore@hotmail.com ) -- Decatur, TN
7/18/08 -- 11:59:20 AM
Hello fellow Mainiacs. I sure miss home. I grew up in South
Portland (Cash Corner) and Windham (Highland Lake). I miss the
smell of the ocean and my friends.
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Pablo Villarreal (
pvillarreal5@prodigy.net.mx ) -- Monterrey, NL, MEXICO
7/17/08 -- 05:57:54 PM
Hello
I Live in Wayne, I spent the best 5 years of my youth. I found
nicest people. I still miss very much Maine and all those I
meet.
Hope someday will be back to see them.
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L. H. -- New York, NY
7/17/08 -- 03:24:41 PM
I typed "I miss Maine" into my search engine and came up with
this site. .. aw, nice to see people after my own heart.
I was born in Bar Harbor and spent many summers there, though
lived mostly in Portland. Went to school in Orono.
Mt. Desert Island is my favorite place on EARTH.
I miss the smell of Acadia National Park (funny, NY in the
summer just doesn't compare); "Italians" from Amato's; fried
clams; and Maine accents. Among other things.
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T. N. -- San Jose, CA
7/16/08 -- 11:40:08 AM
I spent many a summer in Stockholm, Maine with my
grandmother(s). Both of my parents were born there and they
would send my sisters and I off to Maine for a month or so every
summer where we came to know and love the people. I have only
fond memories of my summer adventures. I have made a concerted
effort to bring my children there often so they too can get
acquainted with the culture and know what small town America is
like. I now live in California (not the loggers woods but the
actual state) and travel back to see my Dad who has retired
there. We have great fun whether it's summer or winter and look
forward to returning whenever we can. Red hots as well as
lobster are a required part of the menu's each time we visit.
Fresh caught trout fried up and served with fresh grown
vegatables another! Hmm, hmm good! My grandmother made
outstanding Swedish bread and meatballs. I love the closeness to
nature and the genuineness of the people.
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Kellie Therriault (
kat_umuc@yahoo.com ) -- East Windsor, NJ
7/15/08 -- 06:34:45 PM
I was able to spend a little over a week in Maine starting
the 4th. It was great to see my people but also to visit some
favorite haunts - L.L. Bean especially. I have people in
Dexter, Rockland (the Limerock Inn is great!), Brunswick, and
Arundel; however I grew up in Saco. Good eatin' too...Abbot's
Village Bakery on the road to Greenville still makes the best
darn whoopie pies. Ken's Place in OOB serves up an excellent
clam cake dinner. I do miss Cap'n Newicks in S. Portland and
the Village Cafe in Portland. I was quite dismayed to hear of
both closings. Didn't get to Amato's or Len Libby but there's
always next year. Have a great summer all!
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