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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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