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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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