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bipr [Member]
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
Sounds like a great place. I remember your glowing report from last year, too.
Walter Brooks [Member]
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
Pip is the most gregarious and delightful child I've met in years. I guess her family gave her that nickname because she really was one, a "pip".
She ended up naming me "Pop.
She ended up naming me "Pop.
Ana Paulina [Member]
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
What a delightful enclave. < smiles>
jennbenn66 [Member]
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
In response to: Little we see in Nature that is ours, except at Linekin Bay
I'm Pip's mom, and my family and I were fortunate to vacation at Linekin Bay "Camp," as we call it, in August, where we met Mr. Brooks.
My husband tells everyone this was the best vacation we have ever had. The food was amazing (no cooking or cleaning!) and the atmosphere as laid-back as it gets.
I'd like to add that for families like ours, with three children under age 8, the vacation is made even more blissful by the existence of the kids' club, where kids can play and be supervised while their parents go sailing, kayaking, or into town. Our kids loved "Brona," the lovely Irish gal who organized treasure hunts & tidalpool digs for them.
A kid-friendly movie is offered each evening, complete with popcorn, and parents can sit in the adjacent lounge and enjoy connecting with other grown-ups or with each other.
And moms, the cabins are cleaned, the beds made, every day! Our trip delivered the perfect blend of family time and couple time for less money than we would've spent staying home and hiring sitters so we could go on a date. I can't say enough wonderful things about Linekin Bay Resort.
My husband tells everyone this was the best vacation we have ever had. The food was amazing (no cooking or cleaning!) and the atmosphere as laid-back as it gets.
I'd like to add that for families like ours, with three children under age 8, the vacation is made even more blissful by the existence of the kids' club, where kids can play and be supervised while their parents go sailing, kayaking, or into town. Our kids loved "Brona," the lovely Irish gal who organized treasure hunts & tidalpool digs for them.
A kid-friendly movie is offered each evening, complete with popcorn, and parents can sit in the adjacent lounge and enjoy connecting with other grown-ups or with each other.
And moms, the cabins are cleaned, the beds made, every day! Our trip delivered the perfect blend of family time and couple time for less money than we would've spent staying home and hiring sitters so we could go on a date. I can't say enough wonderful things about Linekin Bay Resort.
nursenancy [Member]
In response to: Maine isn't all lobsters and blueberries
In response to: Maine isn't all lobsters and blueberries
Thanks for giving us some info about some of the good spots in Maine.
Bethany [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Walter - you are amazing. Will you take *my* kids up to the top of the Empire State Building?! I'm sending this to all my New Yorkaphile friends. I love the pics. You inspire courage.
Peter Walker [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
..."foie gras..."
When are the tree huggers due to assemble outside your office?
When are the tree huggers due to assemble outside your office?
balognasamich [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Yes, I agree Libby, and it was a nice vicarious escape for me.
I must add that Walter looks pretty good for his hundred odd years. I guess that makes him a centurian?
I must add that Walter looks pretty good for his hundred odd years. I guess that makes him a centurian?
CCToday [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
203 countries and counting -
A check at Wikipedia for sovereign states reveals a list of sovereign states, containing 203 entries, giving an overview of states around the world with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty. It is arranged alphabetically. It includes both states widely recognized to be de jure sovereign and states that claim de jure sovereignty and exercise de facto control over some territory, but which are not generally recognised.
A check at Wikipedia for sovereign states reveals a list of sovereign states, containing 203 entries, giving an overview of states around the world with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty. It is arranged alphabetically. It includes both states widely recognized to be de jure sovereign and states that claim de jure sovereignty and exercise de facto control over some territory, but which are not generally recognised.
Libby [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
What a great piece. Gay Talese wrote something similar for the NY Times recently and I much preferred this one with the pix. The grand kids will never forget this trip with Walter and Pat. By the way, Pat looks great and the kids are adorable!
Jonathan [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Thanks for sharing that.
Someday I'll get the dough to travel- not yet, though- still stuck on the peninsula, never having visited NYC or even leaving the NE for that matter.
My son went to NYC last Month as part of his 8th grade field trip.
Taking the train sounds brilliant and pretty darn affordable.
Someday I'll get the dough to travel- not yet, though- still stuck on the peninsula, never having visited NYC or even leaving the NE for that matter.
My son went to NYC last Month as part of his 8th grade field trip.
Taking the train sounds brilliant and pretty darn affordable.
bipr [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Sounds like a great trip. Amtrak from Providence is definitely the way to get there, too.
capewatchdog [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
If I were one of the authors I would keep going. There are only 192 countries in the United Nations, and statistics show there are 195 countries in the world. Seems to me you have 15 to go! I'm sure the remaining are worthy of camping trips.
captwigglesworth [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
180 countries and not counting! Not about travel,this is about bragging rights! My grandchildren enjoy my company, some must feel the need to show what they can do to impress theirs or to prove something to others.
voiceofreason22 [Member]
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
In response to: The Big Apple for Grandkids
Looks like a great trip.
Wish I had the extra money......
Wish I had the extra money......
Katie [Member]
In response to: Our own island in the sun
In response to: Our own island in the sun
Aw, shucks, Walter.
Can't wait to try Deon's new gourmet eats.
I went to Zapotec in May. While the Margaritas really were the best I've ever had, the food was bland and boring. I believe they had just undergone the owner change-over... maybe it's improved?
Can't wait to try Deon's new gourmet eats.
I went to Zapotec in May. While the Margaritas really were the best I've ever had, the food was bland and boring. I believe they had just undergone the owner change-over... maybe it's improved?
Walter Brooks [Member]
In response to: Our own island in the sun
In response to: Our own island in the sun
The best thing we ever got out of Pomodoro was a blog by its hostess in 2006 when Katie Dickson was a soph. at BU,
She turned out to be a superb columnist, see
http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/Journo
and our waiter this year claims he will follow in her footsteps.
She turned out to be a superb columnist, see
http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/Journo
and our waiter this year claims he will follow in her footsteps.
Jonathan [Member]
In response to: What Recession? Boston's better bistros are booming
In response to: What Recession? Boston's better bistros are booming
Those dishes sound incredible.
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