August 2009 Archives

Made it to Normandy Farms, often rated the #1 RV resort/campground in the nation. First impressions are very positive. We are here for a week and will trek to Salem, Boston, Plymouth and Newport, RI.  Lots to see, lots to do. Looking forward to the North End Italian District in Boston. Almost forgot; Cambridge, Harvard and Fenway Park! You will have to wait for pictures.

Friday, 5:00 pm - raining already!! It's going to be a long weekend.

PS: I'm not a Patriots fan but kinda cool to see their home. They are a great football team.

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We enjoyed our inaugural visit to Maine and short (expensive) trip to Nova Scotia. What I wasn't able to do is get great photos of Maine's lighthouses. Instead I give this link for lighthouses of the world: http://lighthousefans.com/index.php. Take your pick.

Next stop: Normandy Farms near Foxboro, MA. See our travel calendar and map at http://forney.org

I can't believe we will feel the effects of another near hurricane.

Not much of a comment about Ted. Is the Kennedy dynasty coming to an end?

 

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I ventured out to Acadia National Park this afternoon to photgraph Thunder Hole and the park was shut down. Ambulance and recue crews went in. Rumors are that 5 people were swept off the rocks by high waves. A tragedy if true. And if true, what were these people thinking? There are 20 to 30 foot freaking waves today because of Bill for God's sake. If the link works above, it'll be a YouTube video of the Hole.

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Bar Harbor Campground is the closest to the town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The features include paved roads, swimming pool, laundry and strategically located restrooms. There are a few full hookup sites overlooking the ocean. The overall facility is rather old not necessarily well kept. Although, it is generally clean. (Continue reading for Google Map)

The unusual feature is "no reservations." First come, first served, pick your site, get settled then go register. Want to stay longer? No worry. just go pay for more days. Full hookup runs $38/day, moderately priced for the area. Other parks in the area go for $60/night and up.

We struggled with Verizon cell coverage and the PC air card was intermittent. The wi-fi was wi-iffy, very poor reliability operating on the "b" standard.

Rating (0 to 10 scale):  5.0

We fully anticipated enjoying the beauty of this wonderful place on the planet and were not disappointed. The coastline, islands, mountains and the sea are simply spectacular. Unfortunately, attractive locations also draw a plethora of tourists just like us. Tourism is what drives the local economy from mid-May through October. It literally shuts down other times.

We will stay one more day then start our trek south arriving back in Leesburg late September/early October. Our trip north next year will certainly include Noca Scotia. Just wasn't in the cards this time for a variety of reasons not the least of which is Bill.

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Having been on the road and staying in RV campgrounds fpr 10 1/2  months I have one very profound observation: the number of families on camping trips. Kids, parents, friends and even grandparents are filling the summer campgrounds. Tents, popups, travel trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes.

What I see that makes me feel good:

• Kids riding bikes
• Playing frisbee
• Going to the beach
• Playing in the pool
• Sitting around campfires
• Roasting marshmellos (smores anyone?)
• Tossing a ball
• Teenagers watching over their young siblings
• Teenagers not wanting to be seen with their parents

The best memories I have as a kid was going camping with my parents. It's these experiences that are somehow family binding. Good to see families being together and creating lasting memories. This is what solidifies our family values! We need more of it.

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Dissolution agreement (dissolution: separation into component parts)
Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters, et al:
 
We have stuck together since the late 1950's, but the whole of this latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I know we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of future generations, but sadly, this relationship has run its course. Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right so let's just end it on friendly terms. We can smile and chalk it up to irreconcilable differences and go our own way.
 
Here is a model separation agreement:

Departing for Bar Harbor, ME this AM. If we meet Bill during our stay we will simply batten down the hatches and ride it out. Will not get to Nova Scotia this time.

This is a first for us:

Bar Harbor Campground does not take reservations. First come first served. Show up, check available sites, pick one then register. This is a little chancy but the campground came highly recommended and is the closest to the town of Bar Harbor. If we can't get in we may be in a Wal Mart parking lot overnite.

Looking forward to lobsters and the Acadia National Park. The park is supposed to be awesome.

I just hope Verizon has good digital coverage in the area. I need to get some work done.

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We leave Wells, ME Wednesday for Bar Harbor. Planned several days there with a possible excursion to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Unfortunately, the National Hurricane Center is forecasting Bill to arrive in Nova Scotia Saturday or Sunday. Check out the animation on the link provided.

Soooooooooo .... need to develop a Plan B. Maybe their forecast is wrong. Nonetheless, the eastern seaboard is in for some strong weather.

Plan B may be Montreal, Canada. The joys of being mobile!

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Very nice place to stay between Kennebunkport to the north and York Harbor to the south. The population of the coastal towns explode during the summer. We went for an exploratory drive yesterday and the traffic was bumper to bumper. The economy appears to be alive and well.

We're parked under an abundance of pine trees so we can't see the DirecTV satelitte. Good thing cable is provided. Verizon distributes good to excellent digital service.

Next stop: Bar Harbor, ME. Lobster.

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Departed Essex Junction, VT this AM. The FMCA rally was informative. I learned my coach is within the weight limits (I had it weighed) so Pam doesn't need to discard any of her shoes and I can keep my golf clubs ;-).

On our way to Wells, Maine and staying at Wells Beach Resort (campground) for a few days before heading to Bar Harbor. It's still unreasonably hot for this latitude.

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Our goal this summer was to travel north to stay out of the heat. But, as luck would have it, the heat followed us. 80 degrees is considered a HOT day in Burlington. Temperature peaked at 95 degrees the last 3 days. Records are being set? Ouch. Moving on to the coast of Maine today. Looking forward to cool sea breezes!

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Get government OUT of our lives. I am part of the awakening of a "sleeping giant." If the administration wants to fix things:

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Early arrival at the North Eastern FMCA rally in Essex Junction, VT (just ourside Burlington).

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Attending our first ever FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) area rally. Hanging out with 1,000 of my closest motor coach friends through Friday. Seminars, work, vendors, dealers, work, food, entertainment, food, work, touring Burlington ...

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In Burlington, VT. BEAUTIFUL!!! I love this place. Got the water gush fixed. I'm so handy. Have a strong Verizon signal for my PC (broadband) and phone. Back in business. Working on DAAR and a proposal to PWAR. MT 4.3 is the best yet! Gotta get my clients upgraded.

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I found posterous this morning and this is a test post to see if it really goes to Facebook, Twitter and my Movable Type blog at forney.org

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