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Best wishes to all for a HAPPY NEW YEAR fron Trudy and Neil :DN CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL12-31-2005
All the best wishes for the New Year to all our friends on COM. B o T H Arch and MikkiArchGrassfire, TX12-31-2005
:cool: :cool: :cool: that's what it's lookin like up your way....looks like some serious snowmarynashua nh12-31-2005
KBB, I have never seen a guy wearing a scarab bracelet, have you? Not to worry, once I am sure who you are I won't let the rest of the fine people here know. Your secret is safe with me. ;-)Ron12-31-2005
Ron, Why do you assume I'm not a guy just because I wanted a scarab bracelet? Gees. I might have just said too much.KBB12-31-2005
Hi Mona and everyone in No. Maine. I will weigh in on cold vs hot temps. Here in the Sacramento Valley, we can ski in shorts and "t" shirt and go home and swim. (This doesn't happen every day). Our summers are long and dry and temps range to 105 in the summertime but we do not have the humidity many other areas of the country have. We play golf most days with temnps hovering at or near 100. I can take that better than the snow and cold. I can get snow and cold driving to reno or Lake Tahoe in an hour and a half. By the way, the weather channel is covering our area in depth today due to the excessive rainfall and flooding. My sunroom has 3 inches of water as I write. Fortunately I have only indoor/outdoor carpeting on the floor and that will dry in a few days. Every stream, river, pond lake in No. California is full and spilling over the banks. It appears there will be severe damage for the next few days. Have a Happy and safe New Years!Jim CFolsom, CA12-31-2005
Robyn, If your father is Wayne Pendexter I know him well. I live in the J&B Mobile home park between Easton and the center, I've only lived here 11 years, lived in Presque Isle for over 40 yrs. I'm origanlly from Washburn.monaeaston12-31-2005
KBB, I have been doing some detective work and I'm fairly confident that I know who you are. I went back and read your posts. I had missed some of them. I had assumed that you were a guy but when you said that you wanted a scarab bracelet I realized that I had assumed incorrectly. I know that you lived near the Siding and that your Dad is buddies with Sonny Griffin. You were in my class around 1974/75. You knew some of the Ashley girls and are now living near Colorado Springs. I just need one more piece of the puzzle and I will know your identity. When I am certain, I will give your first name only.....ok? This has been great fun. By the way, I'm not as old as you had thought!!! Isn't it funny that 6th grade kids always think that their teachers are ancient?RonMass.12-31-2005
Happy New Year everyone!! JMT...loved the family picture! KBB & SPT...what surprises shall we plan for next New Year's for the Mainer's in Exile in CO? Put your thinking caps on so we can get started on plans for a big "shabang"!! Let's plan to meet in mid-or-late February at the Burger King on the hill going up Woodmen Road, across from Walmart? Date and time to be discussed/decided later.....C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida & soon Colorado!!12-30-2005
May everyone have a Happy and Safe New Year.I would like to thank the Men and Women in the Arm Forces for the great job they are doing.The terriost have awaken a sleeping giant in the attack of 911 and it sell not sleep agin until the job is done.God Bless :-)JCChapman ME12-30-2005
Wow, look at that snow. I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year from a lost native daughter. How I love the website, the webmaster, and all of you for bringing me home again every time I sign on.Ellen Hay BellBradenton, FL12-30-2005
PAC-I guess it depends on where you live. Here, our light bill at it's cheapest is 150, cooling is almost all year long, it's December and my a/c is on! With the humidety you feel like you've already been swimming just by walking outside! It can get so hot, you can't breath, and yes during July and August you have to be carefull with the very old and the very young. Children have been left in cars here in the summer and have died because the inside of the car reaches over 120 degrees!! I can light a fire in my fireplace if it's too cold!! If I could make as living back home, I'd be there in a heart beat!!Kendra KinneyHouston12-30-2005
Let me put my 5 cents in here: I have lived in both freezing cold and very hot climates and this is what I think: First of all it costs more to heat your house than to cool it. I don't like the real hot weather but you can dress lightly and go for a swim. YOu have heard of the elderly dying from freezing have you not, b/c some idiot turns off their heat. My electric bill went from $50 in the very hot summer to $150+ in the winter, so I turned off my heat this AM when I left for work - after all, this is Tennessee. :-)PACNashville, TN12-30-2005
Mona - where in Easton do you live? I am from there originally, my dad still lives there, you may know him, he is the retired postmasterRobyn HallMass12-30-2005
Lacey Lucas, my husband was stationed at Loring from 1955 to 1960 in the 42 transportation squadron.C. LucasIronton12-30-2005
Hi, daughter Tenlee and brother Jim from Calif. Jim and I can remember lots of those BIG snow storms in our 73(Me) and his 72 years. Butone comes to mind in 91 or 92, when i went to bed at 11pm it wasn't doing a thing, at 6:30 am my boss, the city manager called to tell me not to come to work until noon, I asked why, he said you'd better look outside, we got 26 inches of snow from mid night till 6am!, it took me till noon to shovel a path to my car and get it cleaned off, I couldn't even see it. The older I get the less I like winter, but when I look at all the devastation this summer from hurricanes and tornados its really not so bad.mona blanchardeaston12-30-2005
We are originally from PI have been here for 23 years. My husband Terry and I are camping at a local campground for New Years. Weather is suppose to be in the 60s. We are camping in a 5th wheel so it is not so bad. Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. The snow looks pretty. Sure do miss snow mobiling.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs, Ga12-30-2005
Happy New Year Got to get this on early, as we'll be out of town this weekend. Supposed to be 60 in Denver tomorrow!sptcolorado12-30-2005
Christy, My guess is that a year from now you will love the people in Maine but not all the snow and cold!!! :rolleyes:RonMass12-30-2005
Christy, Welcome...you will have plenty of oppertunity to play in the snow...this season has just gotten started....Suerae56PI12-30-2005
ARCH: He says he got it from: http://www.pcphrases.com/ These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-30-2005
Hi Arch, Maybe. Wish I could claim authorship, but golf buddy of mine posted it to me. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-30-2005
P Burtt Wyckedone.net Right? B o T H Arch :confused:Arch12-30-2005
i'm being transfered to presque isle soon. always wanted to live in maine. found this site last month. we look at it and the cam shots all the time now. i love the snow and was sorry i wasnt there for the blizzard.christyrhode island12-29-2005
P Burtt Great job, I think you covered it all. Happy New Year to everyone even the ones that don't think that there ever is a new year.KBSPI12-29-2005
P BURTT Where did you find that pearl? :-) B o T H ArchArch12-29-2005
re:8343- Just say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! LOL How long did it take to put all the PC wording in there? Things are getting a little out of hand when we can't say that without offending someone-people are just to easily offended these days!! Can we not just say thank you for the well wishes and return it?? SO....8343...Thanks you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! LOLKendra KinneyHouston12-29-2005
I am a PI native. I was so excited when I stumbbled over this site. Its great to log on and see all the snow or whats going on in town. It makes me feel alittle more connected to home.Angela LewinTenneessee12-29-2005
Having now lived equal amounts of time on the opposite ends of the east coast, e I find the cold far more tolerable!! You can always layer your clothing and build a fire, there's plenty of wood aroung. The longer I live here in South Florida, the less tolerant I am of the heat. Granted my proximity to menopause may play a factor, but not that much!! I can assure you losing power during a hurricane for a week or more and not having the benefits of a/c is beyond UNPLEASANT!!CharlotteSouth Florida12-29-2005
Greetings everyone (especially those new faces I see). Please accept, with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, nonaddictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious or secular persuasion of your choice, with due respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. We also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2006, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to our society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country, or even the only America in the Western Hemisphere. And, further, without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee. Oh... and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY12-29-2005
It is Michigan, and I live over in the Ludington area. About half-way up the West side, right on Lake Michigan. It is 35 today, supposed to be the same for the next 3 or 4 days. The past 2 winters it hasn't dipped below 0 for more than a few hours total. WAY, WAY warmer than Aroostook county, plus this area gets less snow. Go North very far and it is a whole different story though!ScottMI12-29-2005
This is for Scott in MI ... that MI still means Michagen correct? Just where are you in that state that is warmer then northern Maine? ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-29-2005
After living in both the extreme cold and the extreme heat.....cold is much easier to deal with. You can start a fire, put on more clothes, use blankets etc... With the heat, you can only take so much off and you're still uncomfortable!!Kendra KinneyHouston12-29-2005
WELCOME ALL :D ArchArch12-29-2005
My Dad was stationed at Loring from 1955 to 1959 . Except for 4 years in North Dakota the rest of the bases were in Texas.Michelle StathamKeller Texas12-29-2005
I was stationeed at Loring AFB, 42nd FMS from July 1959 thru June 1965, married a beautiful lady from Ft Fairfield Maine,still married after 44 years,one daughter born in Presque Isle 1963, one son born at Loring AFB 1965. retired from the USAF in 1980, visited the Arroostook area twice since 1980. The snow is nice but I'll remain in the FL sunshine. :-)Paul A. L'Homme Sr.Casselberry Fl12-29-2005
Was talking with family and friend up there about the last storm, just have to say D@mn the bad luck I missed it. Really though, do miss everybody up there, but do NOT miss that blasted cold. I remember working out to Clayton Lake several years ago and had to keep my power tools in the front seat of my work truck with the heater on just so they would work when I needed them. Thats too cold for anybody! Good luck with the upcoming snow and freezing rain they are calling for.ScottMI12-28-2005
I was in the 42nd Transportation Sq 1983 thru 1988. Loved the area. Don't miss all the snow.Danny NelsonLoring AFB12-28-2005
I was with the 42nd Supply Sqdn from Oct. 1953 to Nov. 1954. I work in the munition area.Donald PersingerSouth Sioux City, NE12-28-2005
Grind, grind, grind go my gears. They are in bad need of an oil job. That happens with age.Ron12-28-2005
Ron, You have been gone quite a while, too. I left the same year - just doesn't seem like it could be that long ago. You graduated with Tom Carter. (I can hear the gears turning.......:D)KBB12-28-2005
C Stouffer The last time I was in Aroostook in the summer I almost melted with the humidity. But any way you cut it they still have loooong cold winters and almost no A/C when it is hot and humid. I guess it is all in what you want to put up with. The only difference between you and I is that I came further south than you!!! :-) B o T H ArchArch12-28-2005
OOOOOPS Like TV pics at noon :confused: B o T H ArchArch12-28-2005
That last comment is directed at Arch.Craig Stouffercentral PA12-28-2005
WEBMASTER This is really what Bobby Cs driveway looks like. His yacht is setting in the dooryard. B o T H Arch :DArch12-28-2005
You're so wrong about being able to dress for the heat and not the cold. When it's blazing hot and humid, you can take off all your clothes and still be miserable, regardless of whether you're in Texas or you're a welder or whatever. But you can dress for the cold and if you can't move in all those clothes, you need to work on your muscles.Craig Stouffercentral PA12-28-2005
Webmaster.. a picture of my driveway during the rainy season. Not as cold here..but still requires considerable effort to keep open. Parting water is not fun. The people behind my car have to pray constantly to keep it cleared.Bobby C.12-28-2005
Guest Im here in central TX and I will guarantee you that it is a heck of a lot easier to get used to the heat than the cold. I can dress for the heat but if I tried to dress for the cold, I couldnt move. I am a welder by trade and you want to try that in TX. All that proves is that you CAN get used to the heat. I really enjoyed it being 82 yesterday and it is supposed to get to 65 or so today. Enjoy your 28F today and an ice storm for tomorrow. :cool: I couldnt take the looooong winters and short rainy summers B o T H Arch Ex MapletonArch12-28-2005
All this talk about cold weather...it's not nearly as bad as you think or remember it to be. For me and many others, extreme heat and high humidity is far worse!guestPI12-28-2005
The Time-Lapse movies of the Christmas Blizzard of 2005 have been posted. The links are on the webcam pages. Here's a picture of my driveway... Just kidding....it's the Labrador Highway. Now THAT is a lot of snow!Webmaster12-28-2005
KBB, Yes I remember the storm that you mentioned. We had to "farm" out many kids who rode buses. I left PI in 1884 and haven't taught since. Who is the person that I graduated with that is related to you?Ron12-28-2005
Ron, Yes, we're a pathetic bunch of traitorous wimps, aren't we? It IS easier to be enamored of The County in the months that don't end in "er".....or "ry"....or "h"....or "l"... Let the snow start flying and the mercury drop and the turncoat fest begins. (I can say this - I'm at the head of the parade!) Do you remember the 70's snowstorm that I referenced earlier today? I know you were teaching then, so thought you may be able to recall. I could ask my Dad, I'm sure he would remember, but I know it HAD to be before 1976. (And you are not NEARLY as old as I thought(!) - I understand you graduated in '66 with the brother of an in-law of mine. Are you still teaching?)KBB12-27-2005
I remember minus 71 wind chill. It could have been the mid to late 60's. My mother had a 61 Ford with a hand choke. It started but many with automatic chokes did just that....choked!!! I remember last summer telling DG that all the exiled Mainers would not be quite so homesick when winter reared its ugly head. I don't miss PI this time of year but I still miss the people.....and high school basketball.RonMass.12-27-2005
Arch I think your Aroostook rampareekus were cousins to the Penobscot ripogenus critters that lived over by the Coos Kangamangus highway. We never had any of the sidehill gougers...I think the KeKe birds ate em all. Those KeKe birds would go Ke-Ke ripes it's cold up here. You are a good sport,,,,May you and all of yours have a prosperous New Year too (along with good health).RC12-27-2005
<----Now that's big snow!! Did you get the 'Blizzard of '78' up there in the county? I remember a big storm, here in NH,I think in '71 on Thanksgiving day because we walked across town with my four little kids to go to Thanksgiving dinner. Feet were the only thing moving that day.FANCYNH12-27-2005
RC Finally, a person who knows about tree squeeks and racazoobobs. We had more of a problem from sidehill gougers than the other two. Didnt have those borealis ghosts, are they like a Rampareekus? It got so cold at home that if you spoke out doors you would have to bring all them words back inside and thaw em out so you would know what the other person said. Sure made a mess if you got them mixed up. B o T H is Bring our Troops Home B o T H Arch Have a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEARArch12-27-2005
You know, these are precisely the type of conversations I need to remind me why I did not return to Northern Maine! I don't know how anyone can live in that blasted cold. Kudos to you life termers! I was there in '79, but I can not remember the frigid 70 something below mentioned - probably because my brain froze up. I DO remember the beginning of '84. We had a streak of -35+ for more than a week. I had a cord running out my spare room window, plugged into the engine block heater of my car. I went out in the morning and it DID start up.....but the foam in my car seat was like a block of cement. Upholstery foam can freeze?? Hmmmmm. That was my last winter there.....KBB12-27-2005
Both Arch That's cold, but the coldest I experienced was at Tok Junction, Alaska, in the winter of 57/58. It was so cold, the treesqueaks wouldn't squeak, and the racasoobobs wouldn't come out. When we ventured out, our breaths would freeze instantly, and drop to the snow. We would pick them up and take them inside to use as icecubes. Also, when we went outside, the aurora-borealis ghosts would chase us back inside....it wouldn't get daylite, just twilite, between 10 am and 2 pm, then night again. Yesireebub, it got cold and dark up there in them days. Why Both Arch? You flatfooted? I sent away for $19.95 and got those arch supports you see advertized on TV. Did the trick for me. Maybe you should consider them. Happy New Year.....RC12-27-2005
-Don't remember which year it was, but we saw -56 on the thermometer at the upper end of the Burlock Road. The Watson kids, who lived at the lower end, near the river, said it was -60 at their place. There was no wind, so air temp. and chill factor would have been the same, I suppose. Speaking of sounds in such conditions, walking on the snow sure produces an interesting squeaky sound. Also, have any of you fired a rifle when it's colder than -30? There's a unique echo that sounds like something being torn. Another thought: Our indoor/outdoor thermometer IS suitable for Maine winters, because it can read down to -60.Waldo LVassalboro,ME12-27-2005
Wasn't it -50 something with the wind chill in PI a couple of winters ago? I think so. Some people have had to scrape frost of their cars here in TN, but not me yet, but I have a carport and I drive the UA. :Dpac12-27-2005
Someone asked how cold we had seen it in the County. Mapleton is down in a valley with the Mill Stream running through it so it gets colder in the bottoms than most places, so to make a long story short one crisp morning at the grade school the thermometer read -53F. I lived in the old Bcekwith place on Main St. and saw -51F on two different thermometers. And that is read the thermometers and not wind chill. I came home on leave in the winter 61-62 and there was a week or so that it didnt get any warmer than -15 and it was -40 to 45 at night. You could stand outside and hear the train blowing for the Squa Pan crossing. Also at times it would sound like a gun fight, what with all the tree limbs expanding and splitting in the cold. B o T H ArchArch12-27-2005
It's pretty, but I don't miss it b/c of the hard work it is shoveling and plowing, and then went it melts..... :eek: It's good for skiers. I was in a major blizzard one time on the Centerline Road..nope, don't want it, don't miss it. Lots of good memories though of playing in the snow. I think JC and Bill will be glad to come to Nashville in April when everything is green and the flowers are blooming.pacno snow Nashville12-27-2005
the weather channel just reported that Fort Kent rec'd 49" of snow! Enough all ready!! :Ddaisymid-atlantic12-27-2005
Norma,, thank you very much for reporting the site was on NECN....very cool! :-) Melora, I think Presque Isle got around 19 inches but the nothern sections of Aroostook County got more. Up to 3 ft I think. As soon as I hear some official snow totals I'll pass them along. Or, maybe someone else already knows and can share that info. I hope to have the time-lapse movie of the storm posted on the site soon.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-27-2005
Any idea how much snow Northern Maine received?MeloraMid-Atlantic12-27-2005
Hi all, I just wanted to mention that over the weekend I tuned into NECN -- New England news. Just about everytime they did the weather -- they talked about the snowstorm in Northern Maine -- they showed clips from this sites various web cams and they told watchers that they could check out the storm for themselves at this site. I thought that was pretty neat.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle12-27-2005
As far as blizzards go, I remember several as a kid, but one in particular when I was going to UMPI back in '79, when US 1 was closed at the hill just north of the Westfield road. As I was living in Mars Hill at the time, I was unable to get home for several hours, until the blowing was over. The plows couldn't keep ahead of the snow. The bad thing was that my wife had never been in a snowy situation before. It kind of freaked her out.maine001NC12-27-2005
There were many, many bad snow storms growing up in the county, it's hard to isolate the "worst" one. I do recall living on the farm that one Sunday morning my father had to literally shovel his way out of the house. We'd had a "blizzard" and the snow had drifted up around the house like I'd never seen before,he only had about a 3 foot space to get out of the house. I was under the age of 10, so it would have been before 1969, probably later 60's. What is the coldest temperature you recall enduring in the county?? Mine was Christmas night 1979, with the wind chill it was 75 below!! I was the last one to leave AR Gould after working the 3-11 shift and my car wouldn't start. Had to walk 3 blocks with out being able to feel my legs, the price of wearing dress uniforms.charlottesouth florida12-27-2005
P. Burtt, There were so many storms when we were growing up that the only ones that stick in my mind are the ones that altered normal events - like having to stay in town. The one you are talking about...that doesn't ring a bell. I didn't hit the basketball tournaments until a few years later (plenty of stories there). My interests lie in some other area at that time ;-) But I do remember Sterns (wasn't that the team from Millinocket?) I think you're getting help here. There is no way you are going to make me believe you can remember THAT - not with YOUR selective memory! It seems to me they and Mount Desert Island were teams to be reckoned with in the state tournaments back then. Good thing for you the statute of limitations is on your side......KBB12-27-2005
Looking at the web cams. Hooooey! Well, you guys had a nice White Christmas (or thereabouts). Here, we just had a wet one. These Colors Don't Run (Red, White, and Blue... not a hint of Yella)P. Burtt12-27-2005
Really, Arch? I haven't seen it. I guess all the work that guy put into his lights is paying off for him. It is pretty amazing - and there are a WHOLE bunch of copycats out there now (although I think you said that he was told to "cease and desist" by the police because of an accident... so I suppose he'll now be sued out of whatever money he's making with it). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-27-2005
I think it is Miller Lite that is using that light show in an ad now. At least here in Texas. B o T H ArchArch12-27-2005
KBB I remember a big storm (early 70's is my guess, maybe late 60's) where Presque Isle was playing a big basketball tournament at the Bangor Civic Center (or whatever it's called). Were we playing "Sterns"?... I can't remember, though I remember some REALLY bad reffing. Anyway, the storm was so bad that, on the way back, we couldn't make it nearly all the way back home to Green Ridge Road. Jackie McHugh was with us (and Debbie and Laurie and Mike)and we had to break into Chuckie Johnson's parents' house (Jackie's boyfriend at the time, though he wasn't with us) to spend the night. It was an interesting time. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-27-2005
Saw the Trans Siberian Orchestra last night (you know, the band that does the music that is being played while that house goes nuts with its Chritmas lights). Great show... just a blast. And the light show: holy cow. The crummy picture I've included doesn't do it justice (taken with a cell phone). Let me tell you, though, they should be giving the owner of that house royalties. They are drawing HUGE crowds and I'm sure it's partly because of all the internet play of that house and that song. Everytime I show that house video to someone, they ask me who is doing the music and, after I tell them, they go out and get the CD. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, here's a link: http://homepage.usask.ca/%7Eamn076/lights.wmv These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-27-2005
:eek: Now I am second guessing myself. I am very sure it was Thanksgiving time, but that seems a bit early to have such a big snow. Maybe it was Christmas? Don't think so but.....does ANYbody remember this?KBB12-27-2005
It is looking wicked cold up there about now. 15 degrees?? At mid-day?? And with the wind chill it is....? Goodness, it is barely even winter yet. I am quite certain I am not hardy enough to weather a Northern Maine winter any longer! I am not in sync to know about Waldo's '52 snow storm, (didn't you tell me you were just shoveling again a couple of weeks ago, Waldo?!), and do not have the precision of remembrance that his sister does of that snow plow and particular storm. I do recall my Dad pulling plenty of people out of fields and ditches with his John Deere over the years. And I remember a particularly bad storm in the 70's (between '73 and '75, I am pretty sure,and it was RIGHT before Thanksgiving, although MR Ron, you should remember this, because I know for sure you were in PI then.) It was only mid-day, but the buses could not get us home, so they put a bunch of us country kids up in town. We went to the Graves' (Bud and Norma) house on Academy, across from the hospital. Bud was a trooper, I think. Didn't he have a couple of sons that became troopers as well? We were there two days.... Dad decided that he wanted the kids home for Thanksgiving, so he had Dr. Reynolds pick us up and drive us as far as Flo's Inn in his four wheel drive. From there, we were loaded up on two ski doos (BAS...Billy was driving one of them) and how I didn't lose body parts on that LONG, freezing, ride home is a wonder. BUT....we were all together for Thanksgiving!KBB12-27-2005
Anyway.. I'm gonna borrow five bucks from Carol and donate it.. just in case somebody stole it and the Webmaster doesn't want to tell us.Bobby C12-27-2005
BC Webmaster is waiting for a warm spell I guess. ArchArch12-27-2005
You know what I think? I think somebody stole the SkyCam.Bobby C.12-27-2005
I can't shop at the dollar store..they want cash. Unknown Precip and Breezy? That's the weather report on the page. Means something that can't be identified is coming down.Bobby C12-27-2005
BC You oil workers must make good money, us poor welders have to shop at the Dollar Store, jeez all I ever get to do is window shop at Wallys. ;-) B o T H ArchArch12-27-2005
Arch .. I ain't laughing. Everything I own I got off of Walmart or E-Bay. Oh ...Home Depot too.Bobby C.12-27-2005
BC Dont laugh at Wally, if you remember right they were in New Orleans 3 day before anyone else would even try. Making those points I guess. B o T H ArchArch12-27-2005
Ah .. …lain ,snow,sreet, it’s the reliable Wally truck. The Chinese Pony Express.. Keeping the masses in salad shooters and dirty looking levies. :cool:Bobby C.12-27-2005
Waldo, Interesting story about the snowstorm. Did Ruth and Arthur teach you how to play bridge or cribbage while you were there? They loved playing both. I recall Ruth telling me that she had kept score of their cribbage games. It was something like 2,222 games won by her and 2,220 won by Arthur. I used to chum with Artie. I got to know his parents and thought the world of them. Nice people.RonMass.12-27-2005
whoopie pie seqment on ABCFANCYNH12-27-2005
It's going to be in the mid 60's in Williamsburg, Va this week...lucky uS!!meloramid-atlantic12-26-2005
The weather report on WAGM said that Presque Isle had nineteen inches of snow as of 6:00 pm. It has been snowing steadily since then so... It's really pretty out though and the sleds will be rolling in for this coming weekend.bootfootpi12-26-2005
Hi Bro, Fun to meet this way, huh?Harriet L BSouthington, CT12-26-2005
Hi, Sis!Waldo LVassalboro12-26-2005
Waldo had gone off to college in the South so he wasn't home for a snowstorm sometime in the 60's that also dropped many feet of snow. I remember that school was cancelled for at least a day but the Libbys at the end of the Burlock road didn't go for many more days because no snow plow had come up the road yet. When it did, I watched out the front window as it drove the mile-long road. It took all day. The plow was the Oshgosh, PI's biggest plow with 10-foot-tall plow on the front. Since the road was completely plugged with snow, all day the plow butted into the snow, then backed up and butted into it again. As it got close enough to see the action, I could tell that each time it butted into the snow, it poured over the top of that huge blade. With the really tall snow banks we always had out there, it wouldn't surprise me that with a litte drifting the snow had gotten more than 10 feet deep across the road.Harriet L BSouthington, CT12-26-2005
Heavy snowtorms that closed the roads were a thing some of us school kids prayed for. -Well, maybe not really, but we certainly enjoyed them. About '52 or '53 an especially large snowfall started about mid-day, so the schools sent the "bus students" home early. Dad had been plowing driveways in town with a farm tractor, so he headed for home and "broke trail" for the school bus. Orin(?) Briggs, our driver, worked hard to get the whole busload home and almost finished the job. -Got within half a mile of our place when the snow got so deep that Dad couldn't plow through. As a result, we Libby kids stayed with the Hoyt family (Arthur Jr., Ruth, etc.) for a couple of days. It was great! They had better toys than we did! Another time Marilyn Martin, maybe a first-grader then, from Maple Grove Road had to stay with us a day or two when the snow was so deep the bus driver was afraid he wouldn't be able to get her home. Taking care of each other's kids was just something neighbors did then.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-26-2005
ARCH AND DAISY Yes, Jack Skidgel worked for the state D O T in P I when he became ill. I dont remember Freland working for the towm but I don't have total recall these days. Freland was a millright most of his working days. And you are right on there sons.N CLARKS SPRINGS FL12-26-2005
Say, Jane? Were we each others missing sister? <----Is this what is happening right now in PI?FANCYNH12-26-2005
Fancy, I remember about the same time in my history, five feet of snow. I suppose we did not have school because there was no traffic able to go past my house for three days. We must have had the same Mother. I recall hearing that our tunnels would cave in, too!!!jane12-26-2005
Daisy Jeff was Jacks son and Freelands son was Larry. N Clark would be the one to tell us where Jack worked. As far as Jack and Freelands relationship I dont remember what it was. B o T H ArchArch12-26-2005
Daisy, do you remember Linda Skidgel? Geekers, PI is getting all the snow! I think I remember a big storm like you're talking about. I think in '52, I remember digging tunnels through the snow in the driveway when I was on the farm. I remember my mom warning me to not go in there because it would cave in on me. I don't remember school being canceled because of snow tho. Now it just has to threaten to snow around here and school is delayed or canceled. I guess they never heard of chains. They don't even have to go off the main roads..all the kids wait at the 'bus stop'. Probably a good thing because they would never have school...there are some big hills around here. I used to love the bus ride home in a snow storm, scarey.FANCYNH12-26-2005
Arch, Freeland S. was a brother to Jack, is that correct? He would have had a son named Jeff, unless my memory fails me (which is a real possibility). If the first worked for the town, then the latter must have worked for the state. I can remember him plowing and maintaining the road we lived on ... Grendell Road ... in hot weather, I used to give the crew drinking water. Strange the things one remembers.daisymid-atlantic12-26-2005
Hello, yup we had a great day.. thank God.. everyone was safe.. 9 people out of 16 for Christmas dinner and those 9 were from MAINE.. we talked about the website here and how much all of us enjoy it and each other's postings.. Arch do you remeber a Lisa Langley from Carvell Road? or a John Benson.. they were at the dinner now live in Ca.Judy HardySeaHawk Country12-26-2005
Daisy I dont remember what Jack S did but Freeland S worked for the town Mapleton. B o T H ArchArch12-26-2005
Arch, did you know Jack Skidgel? Do you remember if he worked for the town or the state road maintenance crew?? I think it was the latter. :confused:daisymid-atlantic12-26-2005
For those of you in California. This place is in LA. B o T H ArchArch12-26-2005
Daisy I can remember a couple different times when it snowed that bad. One of those times it was so bad that they had to get the big snowblower trucks from PIAFB to clear all the side streets in Mapleton. All that was open was 163 because the State looked after that. B o T H ArchArch12-26-2005
I can't believe this happens every year!Bobby C.12-26-2005
Just a note to say hello and Merry belated Christmas to all. Was just sitting here watching the webcam in Dr. Graves' window. Jeez--all that snow. The way it's been raining down here since yesterday we're not going to have any snow left by the end of today. :rolleyes: Anyhow, take care all!! :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine12-26-2005
Arch, Do you remember what grammer school year it was that the area had such a big snowstorm?? I remember the bus literally plowing the road, when we went home. I can still see the glow from the one light on the front of the barn and my mother standing in the open door calling for us to 'keep coming - keep coming,' so we wouldn't lose our way. Now that is a snowstorm!daisymid-atlantic12-26-2005
UNCLE JIM! (from Folsom, CA)...so nice to see you on here! Can you believe from CA you can take a look at P.I. main street? How cool is that! We all miss you and your family, love you much, and hope your holidays are wonderful!tenleewestport island, me12-26-2005
I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I know I did. Love it when the family gets together! It's pouring rain here, I wonder who will get the freezing rain.FANCYNH12-25-2005
It has been a beautiful day here. We had our Christmas last night with daughter, granddaughter and two great-granddaughters. A good time, but we missed our husband, father and grandfather. Also missed our other granddaughter and her family in Atlanta. The only thing is, I should have been home in Maine where I came from, but if I had been I would probably be crying now because I wasn't here with my immediate family. Hope you all had a wonderful day, and that you have a Happy New Year. Take care, stay warm and keep up the postings. Being able to come on here and read them each day is the next best thing to being there.MarianHouston12-25-2005
Merry Christmas to all in the County from a former resident and alumnus of WAGM 1961-1963, with relatives in Washburn, Mapleton, Easton and points south. I love the 65 degree weather here today, but it puts a damper on the Christmas Spirit. I enjoy the COM site and read it on a regular basis. Hi to Tenlee and Mona. Regards to all.Jim ConleyFolsom, California12-25-2005
HMMM Let it snow, I'm here where it is relatively warm. According to the radar it is raining in Millinocket and snow and freezing rain from there to Mars Hill. Reminds me of why I am here. Merry Christmas BC and a Happy New Year Arch and MikkiArch12-25-2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. That snow shoveling pic posted by the Webmaster is good. I'd love to have a righteous copy of that one. It's good enough fur the Life Magazine collectionBobby C.12-25-2005
Good Morning Webmaster Jeff, Mikki and I wish you and the family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Thanks for all your hard work. All of us on COM really appreciate it. Arch and Mikki Enjoy the snow!!!Arch12-25-2005
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11 Have a Blessed Merry Christmas! May the joy of the Lord be with you, always.DawnCape Coral, FL12-25-2005
They're forecasting N. Maine to get between 1 and 2 feet of snow starting this morning through Tuesday morning. I guess those wishing for a White Christmas were extra good this year!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-25-2005
May you all have a safe and fun christmas and a happy New Year from all of us down under.David ThibodeauAdelaide South Australia12-25-2005
A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone and thank you for the kind words! Hope to see everyone back here in the New Year :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-24-2005
We had 3or 4 inches of fresh snow last night and a warm beautiful day today with promises of quite a bit of snow Christmas night. Alls well in PI! All the best to all of you.bootfoot12-24-2005
I echo the appreciation for the work of the webmaster. It's a great place to visit! And to all who share info, past and present, about the county, and PQI, thanks. Merry Christmas to all (especially Arch, Mikki and the Ashley girls) from the KB and me. May 2006 surpass your wildest dreams. Regards, VhvhHOU12-24-2005
Y`all have a Good One Arch and MikkiArch12-24-2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and webmaster keep up the good work. Can't believe the changes this year on Crown of Maine. I see it only getting better in the coming years.KBSPI12-24-2005
BC You are talking Greek to me, I am strictly an AOHELLER. I got into this stuff just as AOL came along so I didnt have to worry about those 5lb books you talked about. The AG code is easy enough to understand for what few uses it shows in the examples. :beerchug: I just found a bunch more smilies and that was the code for one. Probably turned off B o T H Arch PS I would like to see a choice of typefaces.Arch12-24-2005
My Christmas gift came early - a sharp-shinned hawk landed on our feeder - handsome fellow w/ striped chest - was able to get a snap shot. Unfortunately, it is on film; if it comes out, I will post it. Native Americans say the hawk is a messenger- I am taking it as a ho-ho-ho from the big guy. Merry Christmas!! :odaisymid-atlantic12-24-2005
Merry Christmas.. God keep you all and what a wonderful thing to find Home town right at the end of my fingertips!! we are like "Littermates" %:^).. Happy Holidays..Bob and Judy HardySEAHAWK COUNTRY!12-24-2005
spt (and C-J), Oh, thank goodness (almost)no one knows who I am.....no background check! The WPP has worked magnificently thus far... The fun of running around, visiting and delivering gifts is on the agenda this afternoon. Oh, C-J; perfect blue skies, sunny and 50 degrees. A definite no-coat day....even for me! Will hit both of your e-mails.....KBB12-24-2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of youMichelle StathamKeller Texas12-24-2005
SPT....sounds good to me!!C-J M LFlorida this month, soon CO12-24-2005
Arch .. Ask the Webmaster what he'll permit. Maybe PHP or another script can be enabled. Html may be considered to have too much potential for mischief. spt: Carol says to me, " Jeeze! Why don't you ever stop and ask directions ?" I say, "'Cause I'm not lost..only semi lost and that is the only way to travel.Bobby C.12-24-2005
Merry Christmassptcolorado12-24-2005
C-J McHugh Lougee and KBB KBB and C-J, as I suspect none of us are axe murders or telephone solicitors (just kidding) perhaps we could get together and start a Mainers Living in Exile chapter here in Colorado Springs. Email me at: yeasure12@hotmail.comsptcolorado12-24-2005
Bobby C. I like your map. Each summer, time permitting, the wife and I take a few days and hit the road, no destination, no route, no reservations. No interstate and no big towns. When its time to stop we do, when its time to go were gone.sptcolorado12-24-2005
JANE Sometimes it works and sometimes not The italics example is wrong and I messed up the bold. Gotta practice more I guess. Merry Christmas Mikki and ArchArch12-24-2005
Arch. We just cannot use our own html code on here it seems. :-(jane12-24-2005
<b>Thanks for the Merry Christmas!</b> And a <b>Merry Christmas!</b> to all the folks in Maine I have not yet met and </b>Merry Christmas!<b> to those who may one day be neighbors! You never know! :-)jane12-24-2005
To Paraphrase Tiny Tim, May God Bless us One And All. [b]Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year[b/] From [i]Arch and Mikki[i]Arch12-24-2005
C.J. Thanks for the phone call. Always great to hear from you. We have a half day in the office with surgery since we have to get all our college kids in. I still have a few places to hit on the way home to prepare for 14 on XMas. Have a great Christmas and to everyone on the Crown as well. HO HO HO LindaLlinda Coury DuMontPa12-24-2005
KBB...thanks for your reply. Yes, I'm "tied" to Barb McHugh - she's my aunt. She and Chum stood up with Ray and I when we got married; did you know Chum? Yes, ties to Johnson Road also: our family moved to the Johnson Road in late fall of 1950; I started school in PI late, having started in Caribou earlier & on time. Your crossed wires? Don't know about those, but Florida has certainly lost its charm for us and when we started discussing places to be other than here, Colorado won hands down, especially the Falcon/Peyton area where our son and four grandchildren are located. (Near the end of Woodland and the Judge Orr Road area I think it is.) As for meeting for coffee, if that's not your cup of tea, we can always discuss meeting for a drink....hot chocolate is always good in the winter!! Email me at my AOL address and introduce yourself!C-J M LougeeKissimmee FL this month/year12-24-2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!FANCYNH12-24-2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! :-)guest412-24-2005
8178,daisy county roadmap. Need to drive on all the roads with no numbers.Bobby C.12-23-2005
These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-23-2005
Fancy I still work on them as a hobby. I ran a CB shop for several years and just never quit messing with them. I only add the extra channels now, the rest takes too much patience. B o T H ArchArch12-23-2005
spt, regarding 8215. Thanks for sharing the vintage maine pictures. I checked all of them out in their different categories, and they were great.bootfoot12-23-2005
Thx ARCH. I used to like the CB radios. They were fun and we met a lot of nice people back then. Along comes the sun flares and now it's all gone unless you're next to each other, just about.FANCYNH12-23-2005
Thanks for the information. I noticed the algae was bad last time I was up.jhirschLyman Me12-23-2005
They've drained Mantle Lake so they can dredge it this winter. It's a project by the Rotary Club. The lake has become so filled in with silt that it is difficult to fish and there is a bad algae problem.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-23-2005
Why did they drain Mantle Lake?jhirschLyman Me12-23-2005
The last should read (two way) ArchArch12-23-2005
FANCY I even hate the landline. Give me a two ay radio and I will talk around the world. If I have anything to say to someone, I would rather talk face to face. We have cell phones because Mik has to travel through some of the roughest parts of Ft. Worth after she drops me off on the other side of town. That and I have a terrible memory, with the cell I can send a text message so she can remind me of what ever it was. Congratulations on a GR8 Daughter. B o T H ArchArch12-23-2005
Thank you Daisy..I think she does too. ARCH...I agree wholeheartedly with you. I've had one for several years and I used it once to report an accident that I saw on my way to work (only a sign got hurt but the debris in the road at night could have hurt someone). I get irritated when people over use their phones. Heck, I don't hardly ever use the landline at home but when I do..watch out! I'm there for awhile....right Daisy?? lol.FANCYNH12-23-2005
I personally like the bumper sticker that says Shutup and Drive Mik and I both have Blue Tooth enabled phones and they still would be a major distraction when driving. I cant think of one instance that a cell phone is necessary while driving, going to the movies, shopping or church or any other place where the public congregates. Cell phones are not a necessary appurtanence. B o T H Arch MY OPINIONArch12-23-2005
The new law says No more talking on cell phone and driving.. so my neighbor priced the hands free connectors and they were very "pricey" so he found this one for 8 cents a piece and a bundle of 'em for $1.49 so he's all set now for Jan. 1st when the law takes effect! now if only his teenage daughter could apply her mascara BEFORE she goes to the mall!HardysSeahawk country12-23-2005
Hey, Fancy, your daughter has a big heart and a giving spirit. Children are what Christmas is all about. That woman must have been raised with some down-to-earth values.daisymid-atlantic12-23-2005
Interesting reading about red flannel hash and the different variations, my mother never used beets and thats the first I've heard of it, Mom fried a few onions, added the cols baked potatoes and corned beef ch opped together and fried. I still like it.mona blanchardeaston12-23-2005
CJ McHugh Lougee, Do I remember seeing (in looking back at old postings) that you are tied to Barb McHugh? And you had something to do with Johnson Road? Perhaps I am wrong and have my wires crossed. But at any rate, what is bringing you from Florida to the Promised Land?! You are gonna love it. If you go no further east than Falcon and Peyton, you should still have awesome views of Pike's Peak and the foothills. And just the very few miles difference of the Springs to Falcon and Peyton means a BIG difference in the snow fall (which equates to more days off!!) I think you will feel very much "at home"..... Yes, a connect would be wonderful. As much as I absolutely love it here, the ties to home are highly desired. I am thinking you know some people who are very close to me. Coffee. Well, um....we may have to talk about that. But, I'm in!KBB12-23-2005
Not all is bad. There are good things that happen in this world. Like my daughter winning a diamond at the hocky game, having it tossed out and her son going through the rubbish and finding it. (If you google lauri proulx, you can read the details) and she turned around (she's a single mom juggling home, work, school and two teenage boys that are into football, hockey, karate, and ROTC) and donated the value of the diamond (1/2 carat) to Toys for Tots. The mayor of Manchester, NH said she brought up the quality of the city by 5% by doing that. Makes another mother brag a little. :-)FANCYNH12-23-2005
How sad it is, at this time of the year, that beings that we are forced to call people have nothing better to do with their lives than to destroy what others enjoy. In a nearby town some folks decorated their house and lawn much like the one we have seen set to music on the web. Their music was broadcast thru car radios and not loud to annoy neighbors. The man went to school in TN to learn this method. Well, last night, while the family slept, some Grinches destroyed everything! Lately, it seems like you hear something on the news (it's gotta be bad, tho) and all of a sudden there's a rash of it happening. So watch your mail if you have a mailbox outside. The latest is stealing Christmas cards, looking for money, and then strewing them all over the streets. Just like all them collection boxes, jars, etc being stolen by idiots. I would glue mine to the counter and maybe electrify it. Ahh, I feel a little better now that I vented!FANCYNH12-23-2005
For a good collection of Maine photos try this site. vintagemaineimages.comsptcolorado12-23-2005
This email is to an "eyerun" that emailed me back in Sept. I apologize for not responding, I was gone for awhile & forgot to respond. So, yes, my brother Chris worked at Laverdiere's & the Northeastland. He did graduate in '79 & now lives in Bangor. Still loves basketball & plays constantly. Sorry for the delay, Julie A. (Morrison)JulieVermont12-23-2005
I went to school with Shorty and Laurie in Mapleton that was a long time ago. :eek:N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL12-23-2005
SPT and KBB... We'll be moving to the Springs/Peyton/Falcon area next month. Should we put a bumper sticker on our vehicles saying "Born in Maine" for you to recognize us? Perhaps we could organize a "Born in Maine" group and meet for coffee weekly, or monthly, and discuss Crown issues, or whatever? Just a crazy thought....C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee12-23-2005
Ployes (Plogues) kin be ordered direct from the Bouchard Family web site. Made of unbleached old way milled buckwheat flour they are fat free and cholesterol free untill you get creative with the additives like syrup,eggs,butter and jam. www.ployes.comBobby C.12-23-2005
I couldn't not include this one, it's too great! May all your holidays be bright!sptcolorado12-23-2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the members and guests at COMsptcolorado12-23-2005
Arch: Peter is my cousin and he lives in Connecticutt now. His 2nd wife's name is Mary. I'm sure you also know some of my other cousins who went to school in Mapleton/Washburn schools :Laurie[Bull] Harris married to Ray "Shorty" Harris ,Ardie Bull[Peter's brother] who married Laska Melville from PI . Peter/Ardie came from a family of thirteen [just proves how cold the winters are in the County].Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.12-23-2005
Speaking of pancakes, many of you will remember Ma Dudley in Mapleton. This is her buttermilk pancake recipe. 1 1/4 cup buttermilk, l cup flour, l tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp.salt. Delicious. Then I make my own syrup, recipe is on the box of maple extract. Can't beat the combination. Happy Holidays to all.SherryWindham, Me.12-23-2005
KBB No it wasn’t me; my pick-up was totaled last year by a fellow in too much of a hurry to get to work. As for Mainers in Exile, we have, I believe more than a few living here. The local military bases seem to concentrate them; I’ve counted as many as 3 Maine license plates in one day here. Yes Arch they were on different cars. We also have a significant Canadian population to, as they have a large contingent manning NORAD or NORTHCOM, whatever their calling it these days. Seems like the Pancake or French toast discussion evolved into a breakfast free-for-all. In that case put me down for my favorite, Corn Cakes, umm umm good with butter and Blackberry syrup or apple butter. Then there is my Grandfathers favorite and one of mine also, Pancakes with chicken gravy, 2 eggs sunny-side up and a nicely browned pork chop. Guaranteed to contain no fat, cholesterol or calories!!! That’s what Grampy said.sptcolorado12-23-2005
Rob B Now that is one thing that I have never tried, sure sounds good. Now that red dogs are not made in ME. anymore maybe I can find some down here in TX. They are now made by Tyson Foods out of AR. Are you related to Peter Bull, he was married to my next door neighbor for a while. Deanna J. B o TH ArchArch12-23-2005
Ployes are buckwheat pancakes. There are eaten like bread by french families. Usually with butter but not syrup. There is a farmer in Ft. Kent who produces the flour. They are sold in many Maine grocery stores. Goooooood.RonMass.(in exile)12-23-2005
Arch : It was on national news about ten days ago that the guy with the light show was told to shut down because of accidents on his street.Geez , a couple of fender benders never hurt anybody!! Pancakes get my nod too...you can even roll a left over redskin from last nights supper in the pancake. What a gourmet delight that is!!!Rob BullPt. St .Lucie , Fl.12-23-2005
Hardys A friend of mine told me that he saw something on the net that said the guy with the fancy light show was made to shut them off because too much traffic. They were classified as a nuisance and a hazzard to public safety. :confused: B o T H ArchArch12-23-2005
brightest house in the neighborhood.. thank goodness they don't have that synchronized music do hickey!Hardys12-23-2005
spt, Were you downtown tonight?!! We were on Tejon for dinner before light seeing (on Wood Ave...gorgeous) and saw a white pickup with a bumper sticker of interest: "Born in Maine. Living in Exile" Of course, I thought of you! If not you....there is another among us!KBB12-22-2005
WEBMASTER As I said in one of my posts, it is just hash that has buttered beets chopped up in it. Leftover baked russett potato hash greatly preferred. :-) B o T H ArchArch12-22-2005
In NH RedFlannelHash is corned beef hash with (canned, usually)beets chopped into it. And ploys are buckwheat pancakes you eat with molasses. They're kind of yellow and you only cook them on one side in a cast iron pan. Very Acadian.FANCYNH12-22-2005
I eat Ployes.. six..stacked alternately with four fried eggs.. butter and maple syrup or molasses. Pancakes or French Toast will do as well.Bobby C.12-22-2005
DD, I'm curious, what is Red Flannel Hash? Does anyone eat Ployes?Webmaster12-22-2005
F or you French Toast lovers. ArchArch12-22-2005
OOOPS Sorr DD we must have crossed in the (mail) ;-) B o T H Arch PS the hash made good sandwiches with cold pancakes also.Arch12-22-2005
I like my French toast with real butter and raspberry jam. That's the way Nana made them all those years ago. Um, um good!!! Now I know what I'm having for breakfast on Christmas morning....along with hazelnut coffee.RonMass.12-22-2005
JH I second that motion, real salt pork MMMM Take real saltpork and slice it thin and fry it out (not crispy) and then hash up some leftover baked potatoes and cook em up with the salt pork, some of the best hash in the world. And for some variation add some left over buttered beets to them and you have Red Flannel hash. But with cholesteral over 200 I guess I will have to dream. When I say MMMM salt pork hash imagine Homer Simpson, MMMMM Donuts. thats me. B o T H ArchArch12-22-2005
Arch and Daisy, I am with you on the pankakes and beans but if you start talking bout red Flannel hash I am out of here. I ate so much of that when I was a kid I don't even wanta talk about it.dick delongbrooksville Fl12-22-2005
i'M WITH YOU ARCH! Pancakes w/ leftover baked beans in the center and warm wyrup over top! Good eats!daisymid-atlantic12-22-2005
RE Pancakes or French Toast. Pancakes handsdown and far away. You can put all that frilly stuff on pancakes, but I want to see you make sandwiches on french toast. MMMMMM cold baked beans and a dab of mayo or catsup on a cold pancake. I call them Yankee Tortillas. B o T H ArchArch12-22-2005
I was talking with the good doctor yesterday about Aroostook County. He wondered if maybe there was a song written about it. Well, lo and behold, in my mailbox yesterday from my sister Brenda (BAS)in Texas, was "An Aroostook Song" (a poem) written in 1912 by Arthur Winslow Ashley from East Machias. I didn't even know this poem existed. What a nice surprise!PACNashville, TN12-22-2005
French Toast hands down.sptcolorado12-22-2005
French Toast with strawberry Jam.KBSPI12-22-2005
Ron.. I prefer pan cakes made on an old iron griddle on top of the woodstove greased before each one with some side / salt pork and fresh butter and syrup from the maple trees growing along the fench line..JH12-22-2005
Ron, I agree, French Toast is my favorite of the three also. A close second would be waffles...much better than pancakes. More fun to look at and hold syrup better (because of the dimples). Better texture too :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-22-2005
TO guest 4 the Presque Isle Star herald is an excellent source for one to keep up on the local news and "locals" and they do sell out of state subscriptions, also Jeff has a link on here for the Bangor Daily news.. Jeff gives us all a LOT of le-way on here and for most of us we enjoy the jokes and harmless bantering.. it's like a big ever expanding family and we wish you could enjoy it with us. have a great Holiday..JHTacoma12-22-2005
dear doreen mc, i am so sorry i have not contacted you back. my husbands computer crashed the day you sent your email and currently, my email is not back and running. dad (fred roberts - well, you know :) is in presque isle. call him and get my phone number from him. it probably isn't a good idea to broadcast it here..... :) i was on the phone with mum when i got your email and she is soo excited to chat with you. mum and marty are living in florida. xoxo chat with you soon. lisalisa roberts-raadepetaluma, ca12-22-2005
I heard this topic on late night radio the other night......... Which of the following do you prefer? Waffles, pancakes or French toast? The callers had some interesting answers as to why they liked a particular one. Any takers here? My choice is French toast.RonMass.12-22-2005
merrychristmas up northglenn devoeforestvill ct.-- eagle lake me12-22-2005
DG, Are you on Christmas vacation? I have been watching for the BARR Station photo. Thanks.daisy12-22-2005
Bobby C, you sure have some nice photos of northern Maine. Can I have your old roadmap of the area for my next visit?daisymid-atlantic12-22-2005
How long before the skycam is back up?maine001NC12-22-2005
A few of the things I learned when I went to P.I.. 1.Mooses are addicted to broccoli. 2.There is at least one Couger in Aroostook. 3.A lot of lakes don't have as many rocks on the bottom as they used to. 4.Coyotes don't howl as much in real life as they do in the movies. 5. P.I. has better stores than we have where I live and we have over a million people in this area. The picture is of where we used to get Moosehead Beer.Bobby C.12-22-2005
Jeff : Well said !!Rob B.PSL ,FL.12-22-2005
Well done, Jeff!FANCYNH Gas $1.9512-22-2005
Hi Betty, glad you've decided to make your new home in Maine! Good luck to you and your family. Guest4, #8170: No, you won't get "booted" for expressing your opinion on here. As I've explained before, one thing that will get you banned is posting personal attacks on other members. You're pretty much the only "member" that we've had that problem with. So, in short, you're welcome to complain and express your opinions all you want as long as you keep it friendly. But if you are so displeased with the topics on here why not try and start one more to your liking instead of just complaining and calling people names? There's a lot of friendly and knowledgeable members that I'm sure would be happy to talk about any topic you want to bring up.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-22-2005
Arch, I didn’t know about the two books, thanks I’ll look them up, but at that price I may never get one. I started collecting Maine books some time ago but had to pass on the railroad books, they were quite pricey and I knew that if I started I’d just get obsessed and then… well we all know where that goes. Before long I can’t get in the garage for all the books I’d have stored there.sptcolorado12-22-2005
Love this website. We are retiring up in Amity in 4 years. Really can't wait. Wish we were there already. The new scenic is breathtaking.BettyMA12-22-2005
Hopefully I won't get "booted" from here again. It does seem some folks can voice their opinions, and some can not. But anyway, if you will notice "Webmaster"...there are a few that continue chatting on here. I watch and see that they do NOT respond to new peeps...and the subjects usually have nothing to do with P.I. History. I am curious why that is? Being away from P.I. for over 20 years, I love hearing about what is going on "today" there... and not the silly political stuff, and not the stupid jokes. Ok, am I banned for that too? Just asking a question.guest412-22-2005
Just reading the OL BDN and seen that PI Council says no heat to Cunningham JUNIOR HIGH. Seems like a prelude to - let it deteriorate it'll be easier to knock down.Richard DavisSW Missouri12-22-2005
Northeast Historic Film in Bucksport has a video entitled "Bangor & Aroostook Railroad: The First 100 Years. An unforgettable era in Maine Railroading." It sells for $19.95. The documentary has great old footage and interviews with old timers who worked on the B&A. One of them was my uncle, who was interviewed when he was well into his 90s. "I could switch trains with the best of 'em," he says at the close of the film.Dan EArlington, MA12-21-2005
The Turner Memorial Library in PI has quite a few books concerning the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. They also have copies of the all the magazines or pamphlets that the B&A put out over many years. I don't recall what they were called. Titlewise I mean. Are any of you old enough to remember the passenger trains? I can remember going to the tournament in Bangor on the tournament special one year... Remember the Bangor House, the old Penobscot Hotel, Cobbs Lodge??? As kids we got introduced to many things at the tournament; most of which our parents wouldn't have swelled up with pride over had they known...bootfoot12-21-2005
Try e-bay for barr items. Every once and a while you get a good deal. In real life, Jerry A. is an insurance broker.daisymid-atlantic12-21-2005
SPT I missremembered the price, the signed and numbered edition is $250.00 Jeeeez, I am gonna keep looking! B o T H ArchArch12-21-2005
SPT Do you know that there are 2 books out by a guy named Jerry Angier? One is titled Bangor and Aroostook, the Maine Railroad and the other is Bangor and Aroostook Railroad: In Color. It is pricey at $59.95 but I want one. The first is out of print and the only one I could find was a signed and numbered edition, it was priced over $130.00 so I guess I will keep looking for that one. B o T H ArchArch12-21-2005
If I remember right, he was a section foreman. One of my best friends retired from the B&A just before they went bankrupt. He was nuts, he ran a snowplow. Anyone who will allow themselves to be hooked to the front of a freight train is wacky. :D B o T H ArchArch12-21-2005
So, Arch, what did your uncle do on the railroad?daisymid-atlantic12-21-2005
TARA M !WELCOME! Almost everyone on here is from that area. I am from Mapleton myself. Arch SPT My Uncle retired from the B&A and the old Gentleman the Mrs and I rented from when we were first married had a Gold Pass from The B&A. We called those putt putts motorpedes there in Mapleton. I left Mapleton in 78 and you could still see the skeleton of a three wheel selfpropelled whatever down behind my Uncles old house. Those potato houses in their heyday were busy. There was a tunnel running under the road from one of those houses to the J Carter wash house accross the street. I shoveled many a tater onto the conveyer belt that run through it. If you stabbed a tater, old John would shake it in your face and say "Young feller you just ruined another nickle" Man that 10 string banjo (potato fork) could ruin your back real fast. B o T H ArchArch12-21-2005
:D Hey y'all. Anyone from Ft Fd, PI, Easton area?Tara M.Minnesota12-21-2005
Dick, thanks, I suspected as much, by the time I was old enough to visit the station all the trains were diesel/electric and the only building between the station and the overpass was a maintenance shed were they kept the... ah I can't recall the name, as kids we called them putt-putt cars. I recall the potato houses well though there were a few still standing the last time I visited home.sptcolorado12-21-2005
Thanks for the info on where the webcam is. The pictures of Katahdin change with the lighting and the weather, making it interesting.ElizabethHoulton12-21-2005
Dan E, your rememberence of going to eat w/ your grandfather reminded me of something I did with my own. One spring Grampie took me up to a woods camp, where the men were working w/ horses. The camp cook was boiling down some maple syrup, some of which he threw into the snow to make a 'sweet' for me. I wish I could remember more details of that visit and its location ... it was either a river or pond near Ashland.diasymid-atlantic12-21-2005
A while back Nancy asked what people who 'lived away' did in rememberence of the County for the holidays. I try to carry forward the tradition of family that my mother and other County folk treasured. Not the gift buying, but the time it takes to make a craft project together .. that sort of thing. While the soap we make isn't from lye, it is a project done as a family .. just like w/ my Mom.daisymid-atlantic12-21-2005
P. Burtt, That is a beautiful tree. (Although the light fixture and moldings win points, too!) I am having visions of a Griswold reenactment when the ropes were cut....KBB12-21-2005
spt. you are correct on the location of the mapleton RR station. The over pass over main st. would be less than 100 yds to the right of the station. That is a freight shed between the station and the overpass. The watertank was just to the left of the station, then maybe another freight shed then the long row of potato houses. I think they were numbered from one to 21 or 22. This numbering was so the train crew could set off a car to be loaded or to pick one up was it was filled and billed out.dick delongBrooksville Fl12-21-2005
Elizabeth, the KatahdinCam is attached to the Pioneer Wireless radio tower on the north end of Patten, just off Rt. 11.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-21-2005
Daisy, I believe that the picture is taken from where Station St. now is and the overpass would be on your right. The second building would be on the street side between the station and the overpass. Of course I’m really just guessing, even in my earliest memories the second building wasn’t there. Perhaps someone who has been around a little longer than me will know. Arch?sptcolorado12-21-2005
P.Burtt - I like your Christmas tree. Must have taken ya a long time to decorate it! Ours is only about 7 ft. a very pretty Noble Fir and smells soooo good!connie cwarm Calif.12-21-2005
Daisy, My grandfather worked with the maintenance crew for the BARR, too. He was a cook on "the Outfit" as they called it. When the crew went home for the weekend, he often would stay behind. On Sundays we would drive to some remote siding, and my grandfather would cook Sunday dinner for us. Great fun!Dan EArlington, MA12-21-2005
Where's the web camera taking pictures of Katadin? BettyElizabethHoulton12-21-2005
spt, Just where was the Mapleton Station located in relationship to the overpass? There was a similar station in Ashland on (what else) Station Hill. Thanks for the memory. My husband's grandfather worked on the maintenance crew for the BARR between Van Buren and Fort Kent, so he collects things r/t that railroad. The work must have been COLD ... Yep, both of us are from the County.daisymid-atlantic12-21-2005
Hooray! The lady is back! Katahdin sure is beautiful this morning. Thanks to the elfs that put her back where she belongs. ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-21-2005
Re Hardy work from home opportunity: My god! What a great place! Does all the stuff in the dooryard go with the deal?Bobby C.12-21-2005
Merry Christmas to all you B&A Buffs, this isn't PI but its as close as I could get. From a post card post marked 1913.sptcolorado12-21-2005
Merry Christmas, all. This is a photo of our Christmas tree... all 11 feet high and 10 feet wide of it. Shoulda seen us trying to shove it through the door. It was like a birth, only without all the blood and screams... lotsa splinters, though.P. Burtt12-21-2005
Freakin' Johnny Demon... I mean Damian... I mean Damon is now a Damn Yankee. Traitor. I hope he's like Samson... when the Yankees make him cut his hair, I hop he loses all his strength. I think I'll go search my garbage for something to throw at him next time the Yankees face the Red Sox at Fenway. It should be nice and ripe by then. These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY (yes, NY)12-21-2005
I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I have laughed out loud so many times at the funny things posted here on this site. They think I'm crazy at work anyway! Webmaster has done a marvelous job bringing home into our away from home abode's and I thank him for that. To my favorite Aunt at DG's - I love you!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage12-20-2005
we are thinking of a retirement investment, sorta work from home type set up unless Bobby would like it ?Hardy12-20-2005
Me thinks the good doctor has retired for the evening...FANCYNH12-20-2005
Ron, An hour away from P.I., huh? Last time I drove to Mars Hill, it took me less time then that. ;-) DG, Voscar is a wonderful resource, isn't he? Now there's a photo book I'd like to see ... Vos over the years! Anytime you're ready, DG, I'll be here to capture the BARR photo.daisymid-atlantic12-20-2005
MONA B Here is an clip from a page on the web that I run accross the other day. SEPT. 26, 1988 ROCKY HILL, CONN. -- Ames Department Stores, which has barely digested the G.C. Murphy stores it purchased in 1986, took another huge gulp, buying the troubled 388-store discount store division of Zayre Corp. for about $800 million, which includes 17.6 percent of Ames common stock. It goes on to say that by buying out Zayre that it forced them into a chapter 11 bankruptcy. B o T H ArchArch12-20-2005
Ron, Yes, I had THAT (electron) concept down - even before your class. You tend to learn some lessons early in life when living on a farm. I remember standing in a puddle of water and leaning into a metal rod on a (running) conveyor belt in the potato house. Woke me right up! But that whole proton, neutron, electron thing - good grief, I thought for sure that was going to be the end of me. Isn't it funny, with all of the things you learn (or they try to teach you)in school, that is still very much in the forefront of mind, even after all of these years. (And I finally got how it works!) Oh. I did not end up in the science field. The peoples' jobs at NASA at quite safe. :rollingeyes:KBB12-20-2005
I was working at Zayres in 1969, on main street, it was never up the street by newberrys, we moved from the only location on main street to North street, I have all the clippings of our parade to north street, thats the only location for Zayres until they closed, Ames did not buy them out, Ames was on north maine where Mardens is today, where Mamouth Mart and Kings were located, Ames was the last one there. I will look at the dates of the move to north street where smythes is today and let you know later, as I'm not at home at the moment, DG maybe you could copy the pictures I have and put them on here, Next time your at City hall I'll give you copies.M BlanchardEaston12-20-2005
DG, I remember telling people years ago that everything I needed or wanted to do was within a one hour drive of Presque Isle. If I still lived there I would feel the same way. I don't blame you one bit for staying next to the homefires.RonMass.12-20-2005
KBB, As you may recall, I liked to teach kids about practical and useful subjects. What I wanted you and your classmates to remember about electrons is that if you come in contact with bare wires a whole bunch of electrons will hurt or even kill you!!! Somehow, I'll bet that you can remember that......... I sure wish I knew who you were. I like to keep tabs on former students....where they have moved to and what they do for work, etc.RonMass.12-20-2005
Daisy... When the occasion should present that I have your full and undivided attention, I shall then post an early 1950s photo of the B&A Station........DGPI12-20-2005
Whoopie pie break!JH12-20-2005
Reckon I failed to include the 1970 P.I. Zayre photo.....DGPI12-20-2005
Here's a 1970 picture of Zayre's in P.I.....a Voscar photo.DGPI12-20-2005
Daisy, I don't *think* anyone moved the Katahdin Cam....but it does look like someone moved the mountain. Ok, so we'll shut the lights off tonight and whoever took it better bring it back... :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-20-2005
Hey, who moved the Katahdin cam? Someone being naughty just before Santa gets here?? :eek:daisymid-atlantic12-20-2005
Chelsea: I don't see anybody sittin' on his lap.Bobby C.12-20-2005
Bobby C. found this one and could not resist !!ChelseaSeattle12-20-2005
MR(!) Ron, I am sorry to say my grasp of science has not increased exponentially over the years. I'm sitting here (trying) to assist my youngest with a science project.....It is not pretty. It is like being back in 6th grade science class thinking, "WHAT does an electron do?.....and WHY do I want to know this?" Well, see, after all of those years I now have the answer as to why I needed to learn that.....so we could be done with this and enjoy Christmas vacation.....! See, P.B......I could have used some tutoring!KBB12-19-2005
BOOTFOOT Mammoth Mart was bought out by Kings Dept. Stores in 77. Zayre was bought out by Ames and Ames went South in 02. Also TJX Co. owns TJ Maxx and 6 or 7 other stores B o T H ArchArch12-19-2005
dg, I think that Mammoth Mart became Ames, but Zayres just went out of that part of their business. I believe that they probably still own TJ Max. The JJ Newberry store in Mars Hill is no longer in existence. The original sign is still there but the current business isn't affiliated with Newberry's.bootfoot12-19-2005
Fancy.. I reckon I have a nice 195something photo of the train station. I'll share it tomorrow on the crown, but need a reminder. Right now it's time to slither up to bed, after all, it's a bit past 8. 4 o'clock comes early and them there cows get testy if you don't milk 'em on time. Ron M. is right, I'm P.I. tied and hardly get out of town. Nothing out there we don't have right here in town, right?DGPI12-19-2005
This is what the sign really says just before UMPI. Photo By Bobby C B o T H Arch :DArch12-19-2005
One shouldn't ask DG about other communities.....he never leaves PI!!!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.12-19-2005
JH, I AM AT WORK RIGHT NOW, BUT WILL CHECK MY EMAIL WHEN I GET HOME. NICE TO HAVE YOU REPLY. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING YOUR EMAIL.l OIS ALIXCT12-19-2005
Thanks, Meta. I think I've seen their painting of skating on the PI Stream. I really like John Holob's artwork. I think the barns are my favorite. Someday I hope to own an original :)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-19-2005
Webmaster...love today's picture of "Skating on the Presque Isle Stream". John Holob and his daughter, Lisa, did a beautiful watercolor of a version of this black & white which I have in my living room. I know I'm in that original picture somewhere!! Dad used to plow up from the Ice Company to the bridge and plow out the skating rink. I was talking to my friend Peggy (Nichols) Mitchell not too long ago and she reminded me that she worked at Zayre while in high school and her husband Melvin "Mitchll" worked across the street at W. T. Grant...the only time they saw each other was during lunch breaks or in class! Mitch passed away very unexpectedly in Feb. of 2004. Sooo many memories. I will NEVER Clint Waugh, who was the manager of Zayre for so many years. He was married to Betty, a sister of Keith Fowles. Bobby, thanks for the great shot from the UMPI Campus. It is a different view of the PI Landscape the we usually see.MetaChelsea, ME12-19-2005
KBB....Yup, it was Ames which bought out Zayre's; then Ames landed on the rocks. Daisy....You have me wondering whether Newberry's in Mars Hill is just a front. Hmmmmmm, I'll ask around.DGPI12-19-2005
Daisy, the nearest thing I could find to a real picture was this real picture post card and it's not very recent. Probably DG has one somewhere.FANCYNH12-19-2005
Ellen...If you meant to say the North Main Street then that would be reflection of ceiling light in DG's office.FANCYNH -3012-19-2005
THIS IS FUNNY. I THINK THEY ARE NAMED BOB AND ARCH.FANCY12-19-2005
I LOVE MY BACK WINDOW! I HAD ABOUT 20 OF THEM IN MY YARD.FANCYNH12-19-2005
KBB: Yellow necklace? According to Apache symbology (somewhere in my ancestory there is supposed to be Apache blood... at least my first girlfriend thought so), a necklace - especially of a yellow color - represents a time-immune bond. So someone certainly thought a lot of you back then. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-19-2005
What is that white thing floating in the sky in the South Main skycam? It looks like a snowy flying carpet. I suppose it is some kind of glare produced by the lights, but it is interesting. Gosh, it gets dark early up there at this time of year. I had forgotten about pitch darkness at 5 p.m. It doesn't get dark down here until an hour later. I still wish I could be there to have a real Christmas though -- snow seems necessary to me even after 48 years of Florida sunshine.Ellen Hay BellFlorida12-19-2005
Zayre was bought out by Ames Oct., 1988. Your dates confirm my thinking, DG, on when the store moved over to North Street. I have a VERY clear recollection of shopping in that store when it was on Main Street. I bought a little yellow purse that had a crest on it. I remember I wanted something to match a particular yellow jewelry set I was given - of which the necklace was my favorite......;-)KBB12-19-2005
Zayres disappeared when Mammoth Mart came to town.KBSPI12-19-2005
DG, IS there still a NEWBERRY'S in Mars Hill or did the new owner just leave the old sign up for historical reasons? I thought the storefront held a movie rental business.daisymid-atlantic12-19-2005
I was thinking that Zayres was bought out by Walmart not Kmart. At any rate Zayres diappeared from the retail world back in the mid 80's. I wasn't living in Maine then so I'm not sure when the one in PI closed. I prefer to Zayres to Walmart for sure.charlotteSouth Florida12-19-2005
Christmas Groans: Here are some Christmas Carols for the special among us: Multiple Personalities: "Do You Hear What We Hear?" Schizophrenia: "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Paranoid Schizophrenia: "Santa Claus Is Coming to Get Me" Generally Disturbed: "I'll Be in a Home for Christmas" Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells" And a real Christmas Groaner: A man goes to his dentist because he feels something is wrong with his mouth. The dentist examines him and says, "That new upper plate I put in for you six months ago is completely corroded. What have you been eating?" The man replies, "All I can think of is that about four months ago my wife made some asparagus and put some stuff on it that was delicious: Hollandaise sauce. I loved it so much I now put it on everything -- meat, toast, fish, vegetables, you name it." "Well," says the dentist, "that's probably the problem. Hollandaise sauce is made with lots of lemon juice, which is highly corrosive. It's eaten away your upper plate. I'll make you a new plate, and this time I'll use chrome." "Why chrome?" asks the patient. "Well, gees," the dentist replies, "Everyone knows there's no plate like chrome for the hollandaise!" BaDumBum These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-19-2005
Rob Bull... I'm right here, watching out for viewers like you who need information concerning P.I. history. Zayre's sometime in the '60's moved into what we call Smythe's Shopping Center on n. Main St.. Woolworth's simply vanished from our scenery at about the same time. Interestly enough, Mars Hill still has a Newberry's. Gary's Furniture and Appliance Center on Main (the one you view in the s. Main webcam) was the home of Newberry's and a bit north to that store was Woolworth's back in the '50's and before. Zayre's, a few years back, was bought by K-Mart. Now K-Mart has bought Sears, Roebuck. Am I wrong about K-Mart buying Zayre's? Someone out there help me with that.....DGPI12-19-2005
Nice coffee break /lunch placeBHTacoma12-19-2005
BAS and PAC, My Dad says "Hi"....he did not remember that you are in such far off places, but, PAC, he DID remember that you are a bit challenged in the same department as I (!!) He and Kenny (Griffin) were driving up to Portage yesterday when he called - did you know Sonny West was a first cousin of Kenny? He said that Sonny passed away two years ago. Goes to show you what your memory can do to you - I thought he was wicked old when I was a kid, but....not so. How our perspective of age changes as we, ahem, mature! BAS - got your letter. Thank you!! Will get back to you!KBB12-19-2005
Bobby C. You took some great photos during your last visit home; just how many times did you trespass??? ;-) Thanks for taking the risk and for sharing with the rest of us. Ron Bull, Yep, I have left some green stuff behind at Contry Collectibles over the years. Now I have to dust the things I bought!! :-)daisymid-atlantic12-19-2005
Daisy : My cousin Mary Ellen{Bull}Mcallister and Lynn Graves have the gift shop where Woolworths used to be{ Country Collectibles} I believe LaVerdieres Drug took over the spot where Zayres was in the early 60's.I thought that Zayres moved to N. Main where Mardens is now.Wheres the Doc when we need him ? :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida12-19-2005
A view from the University of Maine Campus.Bobby C.12-19-2005
Fancy, Thanks for the re-orienting!! That is right! They tore down the BARR station and made progress!!! Currently there is a gift shop and a clipping company in the section of that bldg formerly occupied by Zayre's and Woolworths, correct?? Does anyone have an actual photo of the old BARR station that is not a postcard? I would love to have one; used to warm up there on way to school.daisymid-atlantic12-19-2005
Most of the pics you will find on here in the archives. The others I got from collecting old postcards. The answer to the question about Zayre's, I cannot answer because I don't know but that is probably in the archives too. If you are a member you can do a search on here.FANCYNH12-19-2005
FANCY, WHERE did you get those wonderful pictures? The pic of Zayres...would that be just south of what later would be Wilder's jewelry store? (Kinda, sorta across from the Braden?) Do you know when it closed from that location?KBB12-19-2005
Ok BH I'm gonna go cook some..ya made me hungry!FANCYNH12-18-2005
Then they got rid of the park in front of the B&A station and planted concrete and boards and it grew up to be Zayre's and then they moved Woolworth's right next door. I liked the park better.FANCYNH12-18-2005
All this happened...FANCYNH12-18-2005
midnite snack?BH12-18-2005
Daisy, in this pic, on the right, is the coffee shop the hotel and then WT Grants. on the left Newbury's across the street beyond the Rexall drug store.FANCYNH12-18-2005
Talking about the elevation.WBID12-18-2005
marc libby .."Almost Maine" Thanks marc.. I did a search and now I know something about it. Kinda great.Bobby C.12-18-2005
Daisy, Zayre's was where Woolworth's was or right beside it. Gary's is in the old J.J. Newberry location. It was a Service Merchandise store for a few years before Gary(my big brother) bought it. You can see his store from the South Main St. webcam. As a kid Armour Fertilizer was upstairs over Newberry's. There was another business there also but I can't remember the name. DG can help us here.......RonMass.12-18-2005
BC Yer right, I dont know the words but if I did I couldnt carry a tune in a bushel basket. Probably sound worse than a bunch of howler monkeys. B o T H ArchArch12-18-2005
Arch..I'm absolutely shattered and more than somewhat aghahhhst over your reluctance to participate. Methinks you don't know the words.Bobby C.12-18-2005
BC If you are singing in parts, when you come to mine, please leave it out. As they say down here, you belong on stage and it leaves for Waxahachie and Gun Barrel City in an hour. ;-) B o T H ArchArch12-18-2005
Ok..here we go La La La Tooo tooo tooo Come and Play.. ahem! "Davy,Davy Crockett King of the wild frontier." Sung by RIC Class of '59Bobby C.12-18-2005
just read that the play "almost, Maine" which is about Presque Isle is going to be playing off Broadway in the near future. nice show.. sweet.. nostalgic.marc libbyportland maine12-18-2005
KBB Picture was taken this fall. Your other questions need to be addressed by some of the people who know more than I about time lines, history ect. I know there is quite a bit about Fairview Acres and the base in past posts.Bobby C12-18-2005
Does anyone remember a fellow named David Crockett from class of 1960 (I think). No, Arch and Bobby C, not the one with the coon tail hat!! ;-) Anyone know what he ended up doing with his life?daisymid-atlantic12-18-2005
Someone orient me w/ re: Zayre's Store on Main St. Woolworth's old store is now Gary's Furniture, is that correct? I though Zayre's went into the space left vacant by W. T. Grants. :confused: :confused: :confused:daisymid-atlantic12-18-2005
That is a great picture, coming into PI - is it recent? It is a different perspective than I remember, but of course, I wasn't (usually) looking off into the far distance while driving into town. The water tower...is that in base housing? And WHAT happened to the housing? I was up there summer of '04, and it did NOT look like it used to when I was so familiar with it; a lot was torn down and the rest was rather dilapitated. Did the government sell it? Nothing ever stays the same.... Zayre's on Main Street....when did it close and move to (maybe) North Street, where the shopping strip was?KBB12-18-2005
The Rd is 163. That is the same # of the Maple Grove Rd that runs east off the Fort Rd in PI. N Clark would have to splain that one, he worked for the State Hiway Dept. B o T H ArchArch12-18-2005
Duane & Gail, so glad to see you on COM, saw Billy at the Shrine party in PI a week ago, good to see him and Judy once in a while. Didn't realize you folks were in Florida. I'm your old neighbor, Sherry (Rose) Madore. Hope all is well with you and yours. Happy HolidaysSherryWindham,Me12-18-2005
I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE COST OF THE TRUCK IS BUT THEY SAID THE TIRES WERE $35.000 EACH. :eek:N CS S FL12-18-2005
RON The HISTORICAL BUILDING IS ABOUT A MILE OUT OF MAPLETON ON THE PI RDN CLARKS S FL12-18-2005
Daisy No matter what that thing used to be..It's a planter now.Bobby C.12-18-2005
Ron: I dunno what the number of the road is. I didn't even know the number of the roads when I wuz in high school. It all depends on where you're going or where you'd be coming from.. Like Mapleton Road or Haystack Road. Or Caribou Road or Presque Isle Road. The only guy I knew who knew the number of the roads wuz Pete Lavaway. He learned them to get on the police department. Arch might know. N.Clark.. How much does one of them go for? That would come in real handy in the bad part of town down here.Bobby C.12-18-2005
It cost me a bundell to fill up my HUMMER this morning but I Thought I would lend it to Arch & Bobby C TO Haul there stuff with. :DN CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL12-18-2005
Haystack Hx Soc: the piece of equipment sitting in front is a planter (?) ... I know it's not a sprayer ... so that is the only other large piece I know of. Arch ... Bobby Cdaisymid-atlantic12-18-2005
Bobby C, Where is that Historical Society building???Ron12-18-2005
To Lois, I sent you an Email at the e mail address on your message.. hope you receive it.JH12-18-2005
BC Flying too low, the sign says 800 ft, that aint too low. B o T H ArchArch12-18-2005
Re Chicken condo. I hate it when mysteries get solved fast. Gotta move on to the next thing. Here's a picture of P.I... comin' in way too low from the south.Bobby C.12-18-2005
HI BC Yep an hysterical society all right. The main building started life as a one room school house and then was the Town garage and then the hysterical society took it over years later. The other building started life as a chicken house. The door in the second story was for ventilation and the chickens could fly that far anyway. :-) B o T H ArchArch12-18-2005
Building in Mapleton This place has a door on the second floor but no way to get up there. I tried climbing up a drain pipe to get in thru a window but somebody yelled at me so we took off and went down the street and took a picture of the Baptist Church.Bobby C12-18-2005
Arch..holy superman marbles! A hysterical society in Mapleton. Behind this there is a real interesting building which I will post.Bobby C12-18-2005
HMMMMM And all these years I thought I was smart, getting someone else to pick my taters. Oh well, I guess it is how you look at it :cool:Arch12-18-2005
Bobby, Yes, the ultimate humiliation was seeing that stake or flag getting moved over a few feet. Also, when those other pickers came over and picked a barrel off your section, whew, that was hard to take. Thanks for the complement for my painting.Harriet L BSouthington CT12-18-2005
Harriet L B: That's a very nice picture, but It would be hard for me to get creative in a potato field 'cause I'd keep getting that nagging feeling I was "getting behind". Once the fear of being humiliated by "getting your section shortened" has been instilled life is never the same. Nevertheless, that is a wonderful picture.Bobby C12-18-2005
Ron - Yes, the one and only.TTiernanCharleston, SC12-18-2005
Snowing at Christmas in Presque Isle, Me! Priceless!Stefan Burnham class of '75Nashville, TN12-18-2005
merry christmas to all our northern friends. miss you but am glad we are in the south sunny weather. :-)Duane and Gail Cleavescentral florida12-17-2005
Bobby C, Quite a while ago you said that you had run out of PI pictures to post. You inspired me to finish painting this picture. Maybe you could sit in this field and compose your country songs. JC, The shop/home ec. teacher team was Mr and Mrs Shaw, I think. And couldn't Mrs. Dicker play that piano? She was good. Jeanne M T, Roxanne Delano was also Miss PI one year.Harriet L BSouthington, CT12-17-2005
Bobby, I'll keep my eye out for it! I don't suppose you tried using metal trash barrels for your raft? There's about 4 of them stuck in the mud :) I think I have lost my share of hooks in that lake too.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-17-2005
In 1947 I dropped really nice pocket knife in Mantle Lake. We used to build rafts out there out of anything that we could find that even looked like it might float. Was trying to cut some rope to hold our almost-a-raft together and dropped my knife in right near the dam. It's got a yellow handle and two blades. I got it at Roy's Army and Navy. Webmaster, If you see it grab it and I will pay a five dollar reward.Bobby C12-17-2005
JH, Something is a litte familiar about you and your family. I also had an Aunt Helen Kennedy from NY. I also went to visit her when I was young. I think we could be related, but maybe you do not remember me and my family, but I think my Dad was your mother's brother. Think So????? I sure do.L AlixCt.12-17-2005
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: Whatd I miss? Comments, Im full of em. B o T H Arch :-)Arch12-17-2005
Webmaster, Tell those people who will dredge Mantle Lake that most of the fishing tackle that they find on the bottom is probably mine!!! I spent my childhood fishing for trout there. I caught bottom more often than I caught trout!! :rolleyes:RonMass12-17-2005
Hi Daisy, that comment was not directed at you but at another user who posted a comment about our Prez and VP. I deleted it so you may have thought I was talking about your post. Sorry for the confusion ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-17-2005
Webmaster, Noting two television programs was not meant to be political. It's just that folks sometimes miss the informative programs available on the 'boob tube,' especially at this time of the year w/ increased activities, etc.daisymid-atlantic12-17-2005
Jeff;webmaster.. thanks for the pictures of Mantle Lake it was where I used to take my Black Lab to excercise.. but "our" favorite was Arnold brook lake.. last time I took her to Hanson Lake back in late 80s a company that was paid to dispose of Medical waste had been dumping at Hanson and old syringes and that CRAP was all over the landings it was from another state that did it police told us to be very careful.. again thanks..oh I brought my lab to Wa. with me and she had a good old age 15 years here..Judy HardySEAHAWK COUNTRY12-17-2005
And another....WebmasterPI12-17-2005
Just a reminder that political topics are best discussed in the Discussion Groups. Here's a couple pics of a drained Mantle Lake. They've opened the dam and let most of the water drain off. Anyone know when they intended to start dredging it?Webmaster12-17-2005
Just reading some previews of television programs on tomorrow evening; two sound real interesting: Three Faiths, One God on PBS at 7 p.m. To War and Back (seven friends from Glen Falls, New York) on NBC at 8 p.m.daisymid-atlantic12-17-2005
Ron, Is there anyone you don't know? We may have to call you DG II. Have a great Holiday and stay warm. LindaLCDPA12-17-2005
TTiernan, Is this Terry Tiernan who lived on Hardy Hill? Class of 1965???Ron MoreauMass.12-17-2005
Daisy, Dana had two sisters that I know of. He had no brothers that I had in class.Ron12-17-2005
CJ, Nice to see your up and kicking. Haven't been on line in ages and check the Crown from the office. Haven't heard from you in ages. How are things going with the moving plans? We are very cold in Pa with more snow on the ground then in PI. A few more gifts to wrap today and that is it. I have sixteen to get ready for dinner on Xmas but my daughter in law is there to give me a hand since she works less hours then I do. Hope you have a great Healthy and Happy Holiday. Dick D. Did you go to your daughters for the Holidays or are you sill in FL? Happy Holidays to you as well. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa12-17-2005
JMT - Roxie is the daughter of Red and Althea Delano. Her younger brother Ralph, your brother Jerry, and I were classmates.TTiernanCharleston, SC12-17-2005
JMT...yes, I know Roxanne Delano Adams of Atlantic Awards in Bangor, very well in fact, with whom Connie spoke. She was in my class and is still a very close friend. Whatever you or Connie need, Roxanne and/or her staff will prepare and forward as soon as possible; their prices are the best in the area and their work is the finest in the state. And no, I don't receive commissions!! Just tell them that I sent you when you go back for your second order!!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL12-17-2005
Ron, Was Doug Bither a brother to Dama?diasymid-atlantic12-16-2005
Doris Andrews taught social studies while I was at CMS. Kevin Coughlin and Dana Bither are remembered every time I look at my gray hair!!! I have one gray hair for every student I ever had and two for those two boys. :rolleyes: Dana's Mom was a cook at school. She always gave me lots to eat!!! Nice lady.RonMass.12-16-2005
JC... BAS's little sis? I remember Connie Cole, but she was teaching English at PIHS when I came through. She was great...but you better not cross her!! I can still remember that perfume she wore - anytime I am around someone wearing that I am immediately back in 9th grade English class. And there was a Ruth Morse, but I do not know if that is the same Mrs. Morse you are talking about. She was an Algebra teacher, also at PIHS. She was as patient as the day was long. Ron, do you remember Mrs. Andrews who taught 6th grade History when you were teaching? She must have been teaching a long time because I seem to remember that my Dad said HE had her for a teacher, maybe in HS? I think a lot of the long termers must have been gone by the time I came through (well, except for Merle Smith!!) Jerry Whitten, Mr. Haslam (remember him?....I saw him straighten out a kid or two in class....) Butch Shaw, Bill Gerrish, Mr. Rand, Mr. Maxcie were all there. And I remember Dick Smith very well....not that I ever got in trouble. Brain teaser, MR Ron....do you remember Kevin Coughlin and Dana Bither?KBB12-16-2005
Does anyone on here know Roxanne Delano? My nephew's wife, Connie Merrithew, who lives in Millinocket said she called a trophy place in Bangor and Roxanne Delano took her order. When Connie gave her name Roxanne asked if she was relation to the Merrithews from PI. Connie said yes and Roxanne said that she knew Bobby, Jerry and Jeanne. The name sounds familiar and I'm wondering if she is relation to Steve & Pete Delano.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach12-16-2005
P. Burtt - I like yur style on here - I say let em have it on here - yur smarter than most of em on here. I spent a few years in NY state myself, in Naples also - yep, pretty state..got good memories of those years there. At least, yur one of the intelligent ones on here. Too bad I ain't a betur spelur! Seems to me thar's some jealous ones on here. It's EZ to see. :D :p :cool: :eek:little country bumpkin12-16-2005
Milford Sawyer was the principal when I started at the Gouldville School. He wore squeaky shoes. We moved to Mars Hill, where the elementary principal was Alton Seely. When we came back to Presque Isle, Mr. Sawyer had moved to the Cunningham School and his replacement was -- Mr. Seely. Eight years, two towns, and three schools -- and the same two guys running things.Dan EArlington, MA12-16-2005
Hmmm.. wondering where JH is getting her information from.P. Burtt12-16-2005
P Burtt, You grad. in 1980 so your not a baby boomer.. so you don't like Country music and didn't save malo cup cards nor turn in pop bottles.. at Roberts market for comic books or penny candy so I guess your still wet behind the years.. I spent some of a summer vacation in Bath/Naples Ny my Aunt Helen Kennedy was one of the first women forrest raungers in up state N.Y. It very pretty there..JH12-16-2005
For those of you who wonder where the snow is, wait a few minits and it will hit. B o T H ArchArch12-16-2005
.....and Dick Smith who was my 8th grade social studies teacher. He was my principal when I taught there. Milford Sawyer was principal at CMS in the late 50's and 60's. Did anyone mention Mrs. Chase? She became ill during my 8th grade year and was replaced by Mrs. Halleron. Mrs. Hanson was there when I was a student and a teacher.Ron12-16-2005
No snow in PI???... well, that's GOT to be Global Warming. I mean, what else COULD it be? And you KNOW how cold it's been... also global warming, ironically. And last year's warm winter?... you guessed it; global warming. And the HUGE Iraqi turnout at yesterday's historic elections?... global warming. These Colors Don't RunChicken Little12-16-2005
No snow in PI yet - looks like some is hovering over Katahdin. We'll get some tonight. CMS teachers from mid 60's also would include - Mr. Moran, Constance Cole, Ida Campbell, Mrs. Dicker, Bion or Brian Blunt, Flick Adams, Mrs. Morse, Mr. Snell and the Home Ec. teacher and shop teacher - can't remember their names, but they were married. Oh, also Mr. Duprey - PE.JCPI12-16-2005
Greetings to everyone in PI. Where is all of the SNOW you folks are supposed to have? We have more than you, at 3-5" :-).DeanGalion, OOOOHHHHIIIIOOOO12-16-2005
Good question Daisy- those of us in other parts of the country count on the County for our White Christmas. It seems unnatural to look at the webcams and see all that brown. Happy Christmas to everyone in PI- there really is "No place like home" for Christmas. To those of you who live away, how do you bring the County to your Christmas celebration?Nancy12-16-2005
Just when is it supposed to start snowing in the County? We had lots of rain here last night, after a dusting of snow. Going to be in 40s today and stay unuasually cold through the week. YUCK!! :-(daisymid-atlantic12-16-2005
Ron, et al... Interesting to remember the roster of Cunningham School teachers. There seems to be some overlap from your time to mine. People like Bernie Brewer, Merle Smith, etc. The list of teachers I remember also includes Mildred Beaulieu, Amber Sutter, Delia Gonya, Louis Burtt, Carroll Hardy, Flicker Adams, Don Oliver, and, of course, the indomitable Edith Fairweather.Dan EArlington, MA12-16-2005
The Ashley farm on the Parkhurst Siding Road; I know that my grandfather cleared the land on that property, but I wonder who built the house and the barn. I was thinking about this at 5:00 AM as I was waking up. Maybe Ron McPherson knows.PACMusic City12-16-2005
RAD: It's funny how people instantly fixate on the city when you mention you're from New York... understandable, but funny. But you're right, upstate NY is beautiful, especially in the Adirondacks. Lake Placid is an incredible little town that is, unfortunately, being discovered more and more by the ultra wealthy which drives up the cost of living to incredible heights (kinda like Vale and Aspen). So, recently, instead of being a "real" quaint, backwoods town, it's beginning to show indications of TRYING to be a quaint, backwoods town... kinda like a Disney version of what a backwoods mountain town should be. It's always been a draw to the city-rich and wealthy Europeans, but it's only fairly recently that it has begun surrendering its character. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-16-2005
KBB, Bernie Brewer was at CMS for years. I think he retired around 1972. Merle Smith taught me all the landmarks, too. I can remember many of them(even though I'm older than dirt.) He was a wonderful teacher. Dick Harburger was there for only a year. He was a parole officer and is doing the same work in the Bangor area. Harold Drost taught there for over 20 years and became a night school supervisor. He had a couple of old trucks(always Dodges). We taught next to each other and I built a home right next to his house on Canterbury in 1978. Vaughn Smith bought it from me when I moved to Brewer in 1984. He is Merle's brother.Ron12-16-2005
Speaking of upstate New York; What a great place to motorcycle!!! Second only to Newfoundland in Eastern North America. Mt brother used to live in Glen Falls and I visited on a couple of occasions.RADNS12-16-2005
Okay Ron, I have been able to conjure up every teacher at CMS save one....Bernie Brewer, who you mentioned. I know the name, but.... and I'm sure he was there in my time frame. Mr. Smith - (didn't EVERYONE living in PI have Merle Smith for a teacher?.....I STILL remember all of those landmarks; he must have taught me SOMEthing!) While at CMS, Richard Harberger was there. I thought I had heard that he only taught one year? Wasn't he a parole officer? There should have been enough kids there to have kept him busy....well, in my class, anyway. Your room was right next to Durost's. What ever happened to him?...and do you remember that REALLY old pickup that he bought? You know, the reality hit that this was a really long time ago.....and you might have a difficult time remembering a whole lot??!! Funny. It doesn't SEEM like it was that long ago.KBB12-15-2005
Hi Waldo: Yeah, it's been a proud Lake Placid landmark since the 1800's. Just an awesomely beautiful place. In case you're interested in seeing what this place once was, here's a link. http://www.besthotelsresorts.com/lakeplacidlodge.htm These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-15-2005
P. Burtt, that's a bummer about the Lake Placid Lodge burning down. -Hope everyone got away from it without injuries. I assume that's one of the older landmarks in the area, rather than something built for the 1980 winter olympics. Do you live somewhere near Lake Placid? -Sure is grand scenery around there! Bobby, I can hardly wait for your new Country n' Candy Bars song to be recorded. -Might start a whole new musical genre.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-15-2005
Whoops. There was supposed to be a photo attached to that last posting. I mean, what's lousy news without photos? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-15-2005
For those of you familiar with the Lake Placid Region here in NY, this may be significant. I know it is for me. The Lake Placid Lodge burned down today. Lot of good memories. Great place. It's really too bad. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-15-2005
Oh jeeze Arch! Went back and looked at it. Yup.. I messed up. sorry.Bobby C.12-15-2005
BC re your 7989 post Isnt that 3 in a row with that field exercise thrown in for good measure? B o T H Arch :confused:Arch12-15-2005
Hold on.. I'm working on a new country song as we speak. Should make everbody happy. " She taked my Snickers and My Mars Bars frum out the freezer and give 'em to the cable guy." Needs work,and I can't give you the rest of it yet ...but it's gonna' be big.Bobby C.12-15-2005
RON I thought I was the only one that felt that way. I get tired listening to songs about someones Momma being run over by a danged Ole Train and such. Give me the old Doo Wop music and Im happy. ;-) B o T H ArchArch12-15-2005
All this chatter about country music. I liked talking about candy bars a lot better!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.12-15-2005
JHardy..My older son saw Alan Jackson at the lake; he came upon them in his boat, and said Hello. One of the docs I work for, his grandaughters go to the same school as AJ's. Dr. D said Alan always has on his boots. Yes, he is very tall. Too bad he cannot afford jeans without holes in them! HA! :DPACNashville, TN12-15-2005
PAC He had regular gold rim glasses like everyone wears he walked around the Tacoma dome with some of the band he stopped and talked us said hi how are you I just could not get over how tall he is in person cause I saw Arnold Swartenaeger(Universal Studios) and some of the other stars like Randy Travis and they are short .. I love George Strait but never got to see him.. if they don't come to the Tacoma Dome or the Puyallup fair I don't get to see anyone. The Stones have been here two times at least and we have the Emerald Queen river boat casino it has loads of stars there but not always able to go.. I do like Vince Gill seen him too at the fair..JHardy12-15-2005
Rillia, thanks for the Holiday wishes and welcome to the website!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-15-2005
JHardy..I have never seen Alan Jackson in glasses.. what kind of glasses did he have on - sunglasses, maybe? I have seen him many times, but never with glasses on; however, perhaps he does have some. I have met Vince Gill up close and personal, he was at the opening of a restaurant one time and I went and met him. One of the best shows I saw was George Strait. We are going to see Martina McBride in April 2006.pacNashville, TN12-15-2005
LMAO P Burtt Try the Vince gill Notorious Cherry Bomb music site especially the song.. "I's Hard to kiss the Lips at Night that chew your ...out all day long " I couldn't believe he wrote and sang such songs of course Rodney Crowell.. Cash's son in law helps lol cute joke thanks..JH12-15-2005
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "you must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle," he said. "You may pass through the pearly gates," Saint Peter said. The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells". Saint Peter said, "You may pass through the pearly gates." The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties. St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And just what do those symbolize?" The man replied, "They're Carols". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-15-2005
I saw this and wanted to send it but not the way I think I love Country. we have "the Wolf" now here too but my favorite is from a small city downstate in the mill towns; McCleary Wa. it plays all the older greats..Alan Jackson ..I saw in concert twice at the Tacoma dome and Garth Brooks also Vince Gill and Charlie Daniels Travis Tritt and the Mel Tillis and Pam concert, Cash and carter family also there.. lots over the years.. Alan Jackson is very tall and he wears galsses but only when he visits us in the seats very nice guy. the one we don't care for much is Hank Williams Jr. he trashes the motel rooms and rides around the Parking trying to pick up groupies for after the concert he always has at least one native American chief with him and he is downright rude.HardysSeahawk country!!12-15-2005
P. Burtt.. Big and Rich - I do not care for them either. Just like when Garth Brooks smashed a guitar on stage one time; do you think Alan Jackson or George Strait or Clint Black or Blake Shelton or Joe Nichols and the other classier country performers would have done that? I don't think so. One time when I went to see AJ, Clay Walker opened the show for him (he was excellent by the way) - Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn) was there in the audience. He eventually had to leave b/c people were starting to hover all around him. He got sick of it and left. AJ had to recently raise the gate in front of his house higher b/c of stupid fans actually trying to climb over it. His house sits way back from the road, you still can see it from the road.PACNashville, TN12-15-2005
Ron re:Braden Thanks for the info. What a bummer. Hardly makes it worth going inside to take a look. Oh well.... you can't bring back the past! DG - great Braden photo. Now that's what I'm talkin about!connie cCA12-15-2005
Well, there I am waving to everyone.. Yes, DG, nice old photo of the Braden. Nashville is more than country music, lots of other cultural things here also. Some group has put guitars all over town in different locations (not real guitars like the kind you play); anyway, they have different pictures on them; one I saw this AM had Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, many others on it. We have great artists here. Daisy, I think it was you who said you did not notice any mispronunciation in Elvis's "Blue Christmas" b/c there was none. He sang the song beautifully perfect on ONE take, but he did not want to record it. At the beginning of the song you will hear the first time he sings the word CHRISTMAS he puts emphasis on the R. Get it? There ya go. Also, Lee Greenwood was on the radio talking here this AM. GOD BLESS THE USA :-)PACNASHVILLE, TN12-15-2005
I lived in Maine for a long time, I was born at Presue Isle Hospital and graduated from Presque Isle High School. I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday.Rillia CrayCoronado, California12-15-2005
Braden Theater.......a nice 1966 photo.DGPI12-15-2005
For all those old buzzards that remember country music - get yourselves an XM satellite radio ($28+ at Walmart locally, cheaper model). That and a subscription fee will get you older CW and 40s,50s,60,70,80s,90s music. W/O the commercials. Also a load of sports etc.Richard DavisSW Missouri12-15-2005
REAL old people like moi... listen to Dean. Er and The Stones. Er and Sinatra und Dylan and er Beethoven and lots of Opera from Nashville and New York. Also..we kind of like P.Diddy as well as the Ballet. Aroogha..Vote to stay warm.Bobby C,12-15-2005
P. Burtt, The new country music has the same effect on me that rock and roll does ... helps me get through my housework faster!! ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-15-2005
Even though they were a bit before my time, I always loved Jim Reeves... and Eddie Arnold. A lot of the traditionalists at the time they were popular hated them, though, because of all the non-traditional country instruments used in their music (like orchestral strings). Kind of like Alabama in the 80's with their "poppy/rock-n-roll" variation of country music. I never was particularly fond of Alabama, myself... and I don't particularly like the "new country" sound either, like "Big and Stupid" or whatever their name is. But I'll probably grow into into. My tastes kinda work like a flywheel... lots of inertia at first, but I slowly accept. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-15-2005
PAC ... wasn't the 'someone else' who had recorded Blue Christmas Jim Reeves? I picked up two Christmas CDs at the grocey store a while back: one by Reeves and one by Elvis ... both with Blue Christmas. Now I have to go listen to Elvis's verision again, because I did not notice any mispronouncation ... but then I was not expecting any.daisym12-15-2005
And Nashville is THE only city that can claim the fame of MUSIC CITY USA. Ok, Bobby C.. would u believe he was speaking of the real moose, as in the animal..u know, the Maine moose. Ok, enough of that. Now for some Elvis Presley trivia..one of the Jordinaires was on the radio here this AM talking about Elvis's "Blue Christmas" song. He said that Elvis really did not want to record it at the time b/c someone else had recorded it and Elvis was being humble. He would always say Blue Clistmas with an L instead of the R and they thouhgt he was making fun of the way some people talked. He just did not want to record the song; he even told the backup singers to mess up; the music guys had made a record deal and persuaded Elvis to sing it, so he did on ONE take and it was the ONLY time he sang it correctly with the R in Christmas. True story!PACMusic City USA12-15-2005
It took a while but I found him a Dr. For you guys.. here on the web..Jhardy12-15-2005
Aw... you guys. I swear, Arch-n-Bobby - your antics? - it's just like watching Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. In fact, why don't you try to be a little more like them... and work silent. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt (non-comedian)12-14-2005
Arch! get up! Slap! Slap! We're losing another war!Bobby C,12-14-2005
Arch..Chair? Which chair..wuz it money? I'll be right over.Bobby C12-14-2005
CLASS? I always thought it was heart trouble and dropsy, my --- drops into a chair and I aint got the heart to pick it back up. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch12-14-2005
But Arch ya see ..you have class .. us others have to do pushups...but you know that..so once again.. I freaken' digress.Bobby C12-14-2005
I’ve been to the Braden Theatre. When I was young. Met my girlfriends there.. On Saturday.. In secret. In love. Saw the Stars and was amazed. I tried to act like them. And then I did Discover that They were trying To act like… Me, Do not let the theater die. RICBobby C.12-14-2005
HMMM 10 pushups, I am lucky if I can pushup out of my chair :-) B o T H ArchArch12-14-2005
Connie, I talked with Mike Bernard and he told me that the stage and curtain were taken down when he put the third auditorium into the Braden. That was about 1987. :-(Ron12-14-2005
Hardy.. Gotta be honest..sometimes after I've been up drinkin' all night I can only do ten pushups so give me a warning about this flight.Bobby C.12-14-2005
Jee Hoker! Hardy! I can still run a little an do 50 pushups do ya' think I could still survive that much fun ..aYAH?Bobby C.12-14-2005
Christmas gift for the person who has everything !Hardys12-14-2005
Pac Re: Silly Are we talking about chocolate mousse, mouse, moose or chocolate mice moose..or that favorite international delicacy Chocolate Moose/ Mice Gumbo. Shoot! I jest thot of something.. could have been vanilla. To heck with that. Merry Christmas . I got stuff to do. I leave you with this..you will all be begging and groveling fur the recipe. And the really silly, greatest, last thing is.. DG retired is DG unleashed.. a new career.. genius set rampant, Watch for later developments. Maine Rules !Bobby C.12-14-2005
P. Burtt. Clue YOU in ? heh ..heh cough. heh..arrrgh! Got me there son..I just died laughing.Bobby C.12-14-2005
Okay Bobby, I'll leave the comedy to you. When you get around to it, you let me know. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-14-2005
I haven't had time to read any comments yet, but am going to say something silly on here that Dr. D just said: kind of corny but here goes (he has Maine moose on his mind all the time). "How much moose could a Maine moose moose if a Maine moose could moose mooses". I told you it was corny. He is wound up because he is retiring at the end of the year.pacNashville,TN12-14-2005
Meta, It was nice meeting you, too! I hope you had a good time seeing old friends and meeting new ones Saturday evening. Thanks for the compliment about Bill. I certainly agree! Still no snow here, but supposed to get a lot on Friday. Wouldn't you know it? That's the day my youngest daughter flies to MI for a week. I guess I'll be going to the Bangor Airport with her if it's storming.I'm glad you had Sherry with you.Makes for a long drive if you're alone. Bill was in Augusta yesterday for a meeting - always goes down and back in the same day.JCPI12-14-2005
Holy Cripe! I Just saw that Mike Angelo thing. P.Burtt.. get out of your cups and improve your skills.. C'mon.. I know ya' can do it.You have mastered at least half of the language..gottta to work on your art thing now. Rule of thumb: Leave comedy to the comedians..like me. :DBobby C.12-14-2005
KBB, So you are a former student? Hummmmmm. I know all about the "Mr". business. When I started teaching at Cunningham, Bernie Brewer and Merle Smith were there. They had been my teachers and it took me a long time to feel comfortable calling them by their first names..... Who were some other kids in your class?Ron12-14-2005
Yeah,DG. That's it! Maplethorpe Warhole. Webmaster,re your BB post.. I've still got a bunch of sticky notes W/ code and batch files and pencils left over from my MSDos days..reckon they are worth anything? I used to get on the bitnet thing.Used the mail system for internet. Had to kow how to write queries or the replys would cost a weeks pay. No AOL for dumbshits then... had to read five pound books.. BB's came into wider use a little later..and were packed with good stuff :DBobby C.12-14-2005
JC..it was nice meeting you Saturday evening. You've got a great guy there. The ride home was long but Sherry is great company. Guess I'll wait now until Spring to head North again. Merry Christmas.MetaChelsea, ME12-14-2005
Fancy, would you have believed that P.I. would be warmer then where you live at 7:30 on 12/14/05?? It was 12 degrees here at 5:30 a.m. Mother Nature is unhappy about something. :confused:daisymid-atlantic12-14-2005
BRRRRRRFANCYNH -3012-14-2005
Now, see.....THAT picture comes through. Gee, webmaster, I think MY "auto-censoring" is more spontaneous that yours. We're pretty hi-tech out here in silicone, (excuse me....siliCON) country.KBB12-13-2005
Hope she got a discount on that bra for not having any arms to go into it...at least half off!!!!!! :-)Dawn12-13-2005
The BBS was a lot of fun! The web base communities now are so big they lose that friendly atmosphere that the BBS had to offer. I think that is why I enjoy visiting the crown of maine site, I may not say much but it is fun to read the messages. Thanks webmaster! P.s. it is getting cold tonight 49 degrees brrrr!!!!!DawnCape Coral FL12-13-2005
P. Burtt....didn't know that we had auto-censoring software on here, did ya? lol ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle12-13-2005
As to Posting #7955 and #7961: Daisy: Well... that WAS the image I had in my head... although I don't recall that my original vision had those black bars running across it. Did my mind DO that??? I must be more bashful than I thought. Hmmmm... let me try something... right now I'm imagining Michelangelo's David and the Venus De Milo. Let's see what happens................ well, I'll be damned. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-13-2005
Speaking with one of our users this evening, the subject of the old local Bulletin Board Services(BBSs) of the 1980s and early 1990s came up. Aside from bringing back some great memories we were also wondering how many other members on here were users on these systems. The notables included: Great Northern BBS - Limestone Northern Maine BBS - Limestone Cajun Country - Presque Isle Northern Maine Educators - Mars Hill For those of you that are unfamiliar, users would dial directly into the BBSs using their computer modems. Once logged on, they had access to message boards, games, file downloads, etc. These systems were so much fun to use and, in my opinion, rivaled or surpassed most of the community-based websites out there today. So, if you were on any of these systems, speak up! We've also posted a Poll question about this topic. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-13-2005
Ron - thanks so much for that info. What a bummer to hear though. So in other words, the original stage and the curtain are still intact behind the screens? I guess it wouldn't really be very much fun seeing it in that condition. Oh well......connieCA12-13-2005
JH, That is one cute snowperson. So much better then coal is one's stocking on the big morning.!! :D P. Burtt, Now that is some lady you super imposed on Mt. Katahdin. Not the one I had seen in my imagination at all! Mine was more sedate ... laying under her blanket of snow (or greenery - depending on the season) ... ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-13-2005
Jeepers, do we need to start monitoring you two?! And Ron, I was just starting to feel bad for giving you such a hard time.....and being a bit irreverent in not saying MR. I think the guilt is fading......KBB12-13-2005
Funny that you say that about Mt. Katahdin. Haystack, from Squa Pan Lake looks like a pregnant lady lying on her back. I would say about 3 or 4 months along.RonMass.12-13-2005
Connie, The Braden was divided into three auditoriums years ago by Mike Bernard. The stage and curtain and old screen are/were behind two of the new screens.RonMass.12-13-2005
7952 since when did being naughty stop u?JHTacoma12-13-2005
I don't know....my computer won't let the picture come through. I'm guessing that is probably a good thing....!KBB12-13-2005
I don't know KBB, it's not THAT big of a stretch... is it? (In case you're interested, the painting is by Lovis Corinth) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-13-2005
P.Burtt re:Braden - Excellent idea. No I would never want to see it as a multiplex. I wonder how successful something like that would be there in P.I.?connieCalif.12-13-2005
Philip, You must have a wicked fertile imagination to see THAT - I think you and Daisy have been breathing a few too many fumes! Cheryl, Good Grief - 40' & 50's?? I'm WAY too young for that. Arch......you must remember what she's talking about.......?????!! Brenda, Did you get my e-mail?KBB12-13-2005
I can't look at the Katahdin Web Cam any more. Ever since Daisy mentioned that it looks like a woman lying down, I feel like I'm being naughty. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-13-2005
Connie: Like the idea. They should open the Braden as a revival theater - NOT as ANY kind of multiplex, just a single LARGE screen - and run classics (and, yeah, 50 cent popcorn with REAL butter). Old John Wayne westerns, Alfred Hitchcock greats... anything old and good. Maybe even show pre-movie shorts like they used to. I know they have theaters like that around here, and they are pretty successful. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-13-2005
on the entry 7931. There was a store in Portage owned by the Stevens, but that was late 40's and early 50's. Might be before your time.cherylfl12-13-2005
If any one would like the address for the vermont store catalog I will give it to you, it has all the old candy, mallo cups maryjanes, walnettos and everything we used to buy for a penny.mona blanchardeaston12-13-2005
Fancy- the Oreo cookies were in a batter, kind of like a funnel cake batter and then just deep fried. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar. The cookie in the center is warm and a little gooey- Awesome. One is more than enough.Nancy12-13-2005
Connie, that's a good question about the Braden. I'm not sure what the inside currently looks like. A year or so ago they did a lot of work to the outside of the building. Not sure what they did to the inside or what they intend to use it for.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-13-2005
Was reading a Star Herald last night, and in letters to the editor someone wrote that they should open the Braden theatre again and have 50 cent bags of popcorn. I would just love to walk into that place again. Talk about going back in time. Does anyone know if it's in it's original state with the stage and curtains etc? Wow - Mt. Katahdin is absolutely gorgeous this a.m.connie cCA12-13-2005
Booby... Reckon you don't mean Warhol, but Maplethorp(e),the dysfunctional artist who did the "cross in the urine" piece. He, by the way, won't be down for breakfast this morning just like Tookie. Or do you really mean "Campbell Soup" Warhol?DGPI12-13-2005
Wuz looking fur a picture of a tooth stuck in a Sugar Daddy. Couldn't find one. Should have called Warhol years ago.Bobby C.12-13-2005
Got one of those real bad tropical flu-colds.Got to get up off my dead a-- and on my dyin' feet. Pretty good roll goin' on here about stuff zaat rots yur teeth. We used to get a six ounce bottle of ice cold Coke..take a swig out of it and dump in a small bag of peanuts. A very good taste! Yum!Boggy C.12-13-2005
JH...Thx for the info..I don't like corn dogs either. I don't even like snickers. Regarding the flying santa..I never heard of that but that sure is interesting..so it must be a book?? Maybe? I just thought of Needhams..I haven't seen those for a few years. Gosh, it's almost time to get up..I guess I should go to bed!FANCYNH12-13-2005
bitsyskitchen.com has a recipe for deep fried snickers.. at the Western Washington Fair they come on a stick and a golden batter on them the middle is melting hot.. I just tried one once I didn't get too impressed by it.. but then I don't like Corn dogs either.. the flying Santa started by a pilot 1929 that delivered presents to Lighthouse keepers and their children for Christmas in the New England area it still continues todayJH12-13-2005
Kim, it helps to have a connection! How often do you get back to PI? Actually, we don't really know each other, but we know of each other, right? You must know Lona & Billy Clark quite well. I usually get a Christmas card from them. Arch..I'd forgotten about Sugar Daddy's too. Sinking a tooth into one of those was like sticking your tongue onto a frozen pipe....like we kids used to do at Training School on the playground equipment. Remember? :eek:BAS12-12-2005
Arch - those Sugar Daddy's would last for a whole movie and beyond! And it's a wonder any of my fillings survived. :-)connie cCalif.12-12-2005
KBB Caron's is right for the store in Portage. There was a bar called the sky bar I think with four different sections to it. I dont know if they still have the Echo Bar.or Mary Jane penny candyN CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL12-12-2005
I remember WFST back in the late 60's. They played popular music and I think they DJ'd some dances at the armory. I think Sugar Babies can still be purchased. Chocolate Babies are not the same thing. Sugar Babies are tiny Sugar Daddy type candy. Now who knows where one could get Candy Cigarettes? I know they're 'faux paus' but my kids still look for them and believe me they are old enough to know what they want. I barely remember Hollywood candy bars or maybe I'm thinking of something else. Did they come in a silver wrapper? Is the "Flying Santa" a new movie or an older one? Never heard of it but it sounds interesting. Seems that some folks will deep fry anything. What do they coat Oreo's and Snicker's with?FANCYNH12-12-2005
Gotta Love these teeth pullers :D B o T H ArchArch12-12-2005
Vern H Go here http://www.tvradioworld.com/region1/me/radio.asp?m=pre Hope this helps, say Howdy to the KB B o T H ArchArch12-12-2005
BAS, Hideho... My project slipped at work so it will be a good holiday here. I can do something other than work during the Christmas holidays. Christmas candy??? Oh yes, it was homemade peanut brittle for me... Query for COM... When I left PQI (1971) there were three radio stations serving P.I. (WAGM, WEGP, and a new FM Station??). I understand that WAGM radio is no longer on the air. What are the stations today and do any of them provide streaming audio? Regards, Vh :-)vhHouston12-12-2005
Ooooh, Brenda....you're good!KBB12-12-2005
KBB....when you said Chocolate Babies, it made me think of a candy that came in a bright yellow pkg called Sugar Babies. Anyone else remember those? Also, KBB, you haven't said how you got from the Johnson Road/Parkhurst Siding area to Colorado Spgs? You're a long ways from home. As far as my Dad camping on the beach at Portage...I don't know about that...he must have done that sort of thing after I moved away which was in the late 60's. Be sure and tell your parents hello from the Ashley girls.BAS12-12-2005
Brenda, I'm not so young that I do not remember a lot of this stuff. Actually, Mallo Cups were my favorite for the longest time. I thought I was the only one that ate them....and that's why they didn't make them anymore! I remember going to Flo's and getting a box of Chocolate Babies (gee, groups would be all over that "politically incorrect" confectionery today.) With everyone talking about Portage Lake...jeepers, did EVERYONE from PI go up there? Does anyone remember the name of the store that was just beyond Coffin's? I'm thinking Caron's, but I'm not sure. It has been gone a LONG time. He had those great old wooden display cases with the penny candy in them. Actually, I think a lot of it was 2 pieces for a penny. My grandfather would give us each a quarter and we would swoop down on that store and take half an hour to spend that 25 cents. But we would each come out with a bagful of candy (that SHOULD have lasted weeks), and have in gone in a couple of days. Somehow, I'm thinking this may explain my less than stellar childhood dentist visits. And Brenda, I remember your Dad camping on the beach at Portage; he had some kind of trailer; popup maybe?KBB12-12-2005
Hi BAS, Speaking of Peach Blossoms,they were Dads favorite treat.The family is really going to miss him this Christmas. We will be leaving soon for FL,right after the holidays.Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.Take care. PamelaPamela C JardinePI12-12-2005
Peach Blossoms: The candy dish at home was never without them.....and Ribbon Candy for Christmas. Mallo Cups..I'd certainly forgotten about them and I know I saved those little cards, but I don't think they ever went anywhere....probably had to save too many. Zagnut bars...those had completely slipped my mind, but once Meredith wrote the name, I remembered them and they were a favorite of mine too. Red Hots was another favorite of most kids, or maybe they were called "fireballs" as they were hot! JC in Caribou, I'll bet you can think of some vintage candy that we've all forgotten about? Now, KBB this would not include you, since you're young!! and not as "old" as the rest of us who forgets about alot of things...but, we do remember when we are reminded..right Arch? VH...we do miss you on here. Let us here from you, please.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin, TX12-12-2005
Nice Christmas storyJH12-12-2005
Here in WV we got some snow! Almost a half an inch on the grass and schools are delayed and closed all over the area. It makes you miss the calm, rational County Folk! Does anyone remember Hollywood Candy Bars? We used to buy them at Glenn Legassie's market on State Street... and, I've never had a deep fried Snickers, but I had deep fried Oreos the other day. Amazing.NancyHuntington, WV12-12-2005
Good morning Presque Isle from Nicholasville, Ky. Originally from Caribou, we lived there in 1967 to 1974 and worked for Nissens a driver. We love Kentucky, land of beautiful, fast horses!!We miss the "County" and try to get back when we can. I check your site from time to time for news, hoping to see a name we remember. Merry Christmas, and God Bless.Bob MillerNicholasville, Ky.12-12-2005
Hellllllooooo is there an echo in here.. at the State Fair here in Puyallup, Wa. they feature deep fried snicker bars.. ever try one?Judy HardyTacoma Wa.12-11-2005
HELLOOOOOOOOO anyone home B o T H Arch :cool:Arch12-11-2005
I remember Milkshake bars. We used to put popsicle sticks in them and would freeze them. They would last a good long time that way.Ron12-11-2005
KBB OLD PEOPLE? I represent that remark :D B o T H ArchArch12-11-2005
Arch, Gee, I think I'm on the right website! You know how they say....."If you want to look (or feel) young, hang around old people." ?? Well, I'm feeling wicked young right now. Thanks!! (I hope you know that is all in good fun.....)KBB12-11-2005
Does anyone remember the candy bars Milkshake? Frappe? (both put out by Mars) and a patty type bar that had a maple flavored cream center named Echo? Also I recall whole almonds under the chocolate of Mars (6 of them) and 5th Avenue (4 of them) the later being my absolute favorite!FANCYNH12-11-2005
RON I didnt graduate, I was part of class of 61 in Mapleton. B o T H ArchArch12-11-2005
Arch, Did you graduate from Mapleton or PIHS???Ron12-11-2005
DAISY Mikki calls it my "selective memory" I call it my little known and who cares memory. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch12-11-2005
Another site for older confections: Vermont Country Store.com Clark bars are item: 36293 Zagnut bars are item: 34217 I have been in that store and it is full of wonderful things, not the least of which is the candy.diasymid-atlantic12-11-2005
MLC Go here for Zagnut bars http://www.rockofagescandy.com/HTFCandyBars/Products/Zagnut.html B o T H ArchARCH12-11-2005
Does anyone eat Clark bars anymore? That was one of my first memories of candy as well as Zag Nut bars. I don't see them around any more. Reny's has Clark bars so I cheat and get one every once in a while. Yummy!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.12-11-2005
Okay, Arch, No more comments about your 'poor memory!' You remember more detail from that time then I do and we are the same age!! lol :Ddaisymid-atlantic12-11-2005
RON The Mallow Cups had a pasteboard in it with a monetary value printed on it, when you had saved up enough you could turn them in for more Mallow Cups. One of the guys I went to school with in Mapleton would save up and get a box of them at a time. B o T H ArchArch12-11-2005
I can remember collecting something from Mallo Cups. Does any one remember what they were? At PIHS, the Aggie boys used to sell them at lunch time along with other candy. I loved those Mars Bars!!!Ron12-11-2005
Our Cracker Barrel Restaurant/Store also carries Mallo Cups! Not Smoothies, though... :-( A fun place to spend time browsing and maybe buying that one thing you can't live without, and Mallo Cups! Went 2 hours North last weekend and was BITTERLY reminded of the COLD during Maine winters...glad to drive 2 hours south and be out of it! Have a wonderful Christmas and make a few Snow Angels for those of us who don't live in the white stuff! ;-)LorrieValley of the Sun12-10-2005
Connie C You are Welcome and also very correct. The kids today dont have any place to go like Roberts or in my case in Mapleton it was Ladners, Morrisons,Wadells or Lints. Somehow Wally World or the Mall just dont give the upclose and personal feeling of the (Mom and Pop) stores. B o T H Arch :-)Arch12-10-2005
In the BDN the story of the aircraft digital imagery was interesting.. They are still trying to find the lady who disappeared 2 months ago.. and focus on the River.. this is an example of what is seen by such imagery.. some can even detail liscense plates and sense body heat ..wowBH12-10-2005
Arch thanks for the info on the old time candies. Will check it out. Interesting about the chick-o-sticks being an old time favorite in Texas. Must have orginated there huh? It's funny how when you start thinking of all these old time favorites, it takes you right back in time running around the neighborhood, walking up the street to Roberts Market, and buying that stuff. I love that nostalgic feeling. The young ones of today will never know what that feels like.connie c12-10-2005
I just finished reading a touching story in 12/08/05's Boothbay Register titled: Brown Family Receives Early Christmas Gift. Take the time to check it out. The end of the story has some good suggestions for how to support the young men & women in the military. ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-10-2005
What a glorious sight Katahdin is this morning! Nature in her majasty.daisymid-atlantic12-10-2005
Fancy. I have a scarab bracelet just like that one in the picture. I have an ugly scarab necklace with a drop pendant effect, too, that was my Mom's and earrings. I believe I have worn the earrings one time in the last five years and the bracelet one time in the last ten years. But, it is one of those items that you just like to keep.jane12-09-2005
SPT Por Nada, Happy to be of service. B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
KBB, I got the picture off of Google it’s from the CS city website. Yes I agree CS is a great place to live, for those of you who have never been here please let me explain. Here in Colorado Springs you can ski in the summer, get a suntan in the winter and play golf year around. If they just had enough water for fishing…. Yeah well I’d still live in the County! But I’ve been accused of being brain damaged before so you’ll just have to make up your own mind. We all move away for a reason, we all will go back sometime, sometimes we go back to stay. I have and I will. P. Burtt, I missed your post about Christmas, I assume (dangerously) that you were somehow talking about Old Saint Nick? I for one still believe, guess I’ve seen to many Christmas miracles to stop believing. Fancy, I sure don’t miss the snow that much, but I find it very entertaining to watch others deal with it. Arch, thanks for the info ref: Echoes, I’ve been looking for that for years!sptcolorado12-09-2005
Bobby C.. You are right about the green MG. You're wrong about the girls, but I'm always ready for a good party. We'll all do it sometime with good ole DGRBS12-09-2005
Sept-Nov 1995 The older one.WBID12-09-2005
KBB Here is a scan of their last cover. B o T H Arch The cover painting is by a Mapleton girl.Arch12-09-2005
KBB Echoes is published in the County about the County. It is published in Caribou and printed at The Star Herald (I Think). It comes out 4 times a year and the photography is fantastic and the storys are the same. Address is Echoes Press, Inc. P.O. Box 626, Caribou, Maine 04736-0626 It is published 4 times a year and is $17.50 a year and well worth the price to me anyway. B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
Arch, Okay....what is Echoes? Am I supposed to know about this? I have taken pics into work showing some massive snow piles in PI. One (Texan) said, "Gee, I thought Maine was part of Canada." You see why these poor people need help?! Brenda, Gee, what do you want me to say? I'm really old? Or I'm old, but young at heart? Well, let's just say I'm old enough to know who most of you are. And everyone has such nice things to say about DG. So.....is/was he the optometrist? Waldo.... You're a good sport. Thanks!KBB12-09-2005
CONNIE C I just looked them up on that web page, what I found was small like the peach blossom (bite size). It surprised me when I looked at them a minit ago because it said "A Texas favorite since 1932" There is another place that has all the old time candy. http://www.oldtimecandy.com/chick-o-sticks.htm B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
Arch - I remember those chick-o-stick things - Yum Yum. You can get all of that stuff from hometownfavorites.com Its making me hungry just thinking about it!connie cCA12-09-2005
Fancy, thanks for the pix of the scarab bracelet. That's what I remembered it to look like. Don't ever remember having one though. I'm gonna look for one in the dept. stores when I go shopping again. I'm sure they've come back around just like all of the other styles of the 60's eventually do. Your snow looks pretty.connie cCalif.12-09-2005
FANCY You brought to mind a candy that I found at the local Wally World. I think they were called chick-O-stick or something like that, they were shaped like peach blossoms and were coated in coconut and filled with PB.Arch12-09-2005
DAN E To some of these folk, anything North of the Red River is Yankee territory. So the Sooners (Okies) get even by calling Texas "Baja Oklahoma" KBB If you really want to get them going take a copy of Echoes to work and show them the County. That will blow them away. B O T H ArchArch12-09-2005
PAC...I have some on my desk. They are put out by NECCO (Peach Blossoms) Also, there is a site that has a lot of the candy we can't find anymore and you can order it there. It's the three double u's dot hometownfavorites dot com.FANCYNH12-09-2005
Oh, before I forget, someone mentioned Bartlett "Sonny" West on here (KBB). I have the Bible that he gave to my grandmother in 1967: To Pearl from Bartlett West, Christmas 1967. How nice!PAC12-09-2005
Hi, We had a snowday in Bristol today. Yippee! I drove home to Poland and they had some snow too, not as much as the coast though. Ahh, bring out the snowmobiles. Is PI getting much snow out of this storm? It didn't sound like you were supposed to. Have a great weekend, everyone!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.12-09-2005
How nice, the scarab bracelet! I had CNN news on early the other morning; one lady had on the tall black boots like we used to wear and the other lady had on fishnet-type stockings; I think the styles all come back around. I think one can wear almost anything they want to now and still be in style. Whatever suits your fancy! Yes, JC, those cookies were just wonderful! We had fun making them too! Remember the peach blossom candies with peanut butter inside I think that is what they were called. Cracker Barrel old country stores and restaurant has a lot of the old stuff. I love that place! Ribbon candy and peanut brittle too. No wonder I had to have my teeth pulled at age 7. :eek:pac12-09-2005
I used to have one of these too. Loved that thing. Got house broke into several years ago and jewelry box was one of the first things to go. :-(FANCYNH12-09-2005
Daisy, someone's has been holding out. Notice the dates..he has been gone for five years!! Sob, sob. Next they will try to tell us the EB ain't so!FANCYNH12-09-2005
It stopped snowing! Someone turned the switch off. I have a feeder outside of my window (you can see the board at the bottom of the pic) and right now I can't see out there anymore!FANCYNH12-09-2005
I just want to comment about this wonderful site and the wonderful people on here. I was born in 1940 in Houlton, I have been away for 45 years and still miss it as much as when I left. I was feeling real home sick not to long ago and Bobby C made a nice comment. I want to thank him, I get real home sick this time of year as many of the people do that use to live there, because no matter how long you are away it will always be home. That doesn't mean we are unhappy with where we live now , but there is something about Maine and especially The County that you never forget. Thank you to all the people who comment on this site, you are special people,have an old fashion Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and everyone one you, God BlessGuest12-09-2005
P. Burtt, Bah humbug on you too. Please tell me it ain't so, 'cause I still believe! ;-)daisymid-atlantic12-09-2005
Yes, Pam that cookie story is true and I'm still alive. They were good, weren' they?JCPI12-09-2005
PAC, Yes, I sure remember the scarab bracelets. My sister had one and I thought they were "it" at the time. I have a seen a comeback of them recently. (Well, isn't EVERYthing of the 70's coming back?) It's an Egyptian thing - the stones were cut to look like beetles. Egads. WHY did I want one of those?KBB12-09-2005
I got Yankee magazine for many years after moving to Tennessee; maybe it is high time I get Southern Living every once in a while - it is a nice magazine.PAC12-09-2005
We got over a foot of the white stuff. It took me an hour and a half to snowblow my driveway(dooryard). God I miss Maine!!!RonMass.12-09-2005
Fancy, that snow is beautiful! And Phil Burtt, that picture is funny! Connie, I love the roll-out sugar cookies, we always had them; every year I want to make them, but they are very time-consuming. We had some one time that we put in the biscuit keeper down in the bottom cabinet and forgot about them I guess; well about 6 months later, we took them out and ate them. True story! We wondered if they would be alright, guess they were alright!Pam CNashville, TN12-09-2005
Gee, P.B., you just ruined Christmas for me.KBB12-09-2005
spt Yes, I most definitely live in The Springs - and very happy to be here. Did you take that gorgeous picture? How great is it to wake up and look at THAT every day? I have never seen the Texas stickers....but plenty of talk of the Californians. Purportedly, "they" are the reason for the outrageous, skyrocketing housing market. Glad I got here when I did - I could hardly afford to pay what my house is worth now. Of course, spt, we could sell our homes here, head back to the County and buy....what? Half the county?!! Arch, I see WAY too much of that logo! "Hook 'em horns". (I'm ashamed to say I know the gesture, too.) Where I am, it's half Texans and half Okies - and they have at it pretty good. I'm the only Yankee in the bunch.... and I use the term Yankee for any of us New Englanders. Have a subscription to "Yankee" magazine, and keep them at work......just to educate these confused souls about us Northerners.KBB12-09-2005
Ref: Bumper Stickers, here's one I've seen in different locales, Welcome to (insert name), Now go home!sptcolorado12-09-2005
BAS - the ladies here in my neighborhood started a Christmas cookie exchange a couple years ago. I went last year, and we are having it tomorrow night. It's really a lot of fun. We play games, win prizes, eat yummy horderves, and of course get a real nice variety of cookies. This year we have to bring 3 dozen each of homemade cookies. They even had a prize for the ugliest cookie! :-) I remember my mum making the roll-out sugar cookies also. I have her recipe and usually make them, but I'm not doing it this year. A lot of work! Getting lazy in my older age. :-)connie cCalif.12-09-2005
Here's a good way to save money on Christmas this year !! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-09-2005
When I got up this morning the ground was bare...and now....I think I'll go back to bed and set the alarm for spring.FANCYNH snowing12-09-2005
Arch, When I lived in Atlanta in the early 1960s, they called people from Virginia Yankees.Dan EArlington, MA12-09-2005
RE Bumper Stickers There were as many nasty one here for Yankees as there were for Texans in CO. One was Welcome to Texas, Take 35North or We dont care how you done it up North and the appelation Damn Yankee as opposed to Yankee. A Yankee is a person who visits and goes back North again and a Damn Yankee is one who moves in for good. B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
Oh, forgot in my last post - who is spt and KBB anyway? I'm not shy or afraid to ask. I've been wondering for quite some time who spt is. Got a little black book today at the Book Fair downstairs with a CD in it: Ring Of Fire: A Tribute to Johnny Cash - for only $5.99.pacNashville, TN12-09-2005
Connie - I really cannot explain that much about the scarab bracelet. Maybe Brenda can more than I can or Judy. I believe that women still wear them, but we did wear them in the 60's. They had 8-10 or 12 different colored oval-shaped stones. I'm not quite ready for Christmas, but getting there. I'm cutting back a lot from past Christmases. I was thinking about the old-fashioned Christmas trees we used to have; I loved those. Remember the bubble lights and the tinsel? When I was very young, I was so excited to get my dollhouse and when I was older, it was the skis and skiboots and skates!!PACNashville, TN12-09-2005
Good morning. Austin is up and running again after a little shut down. Very cold this morning, but no precipitation, so it's all good. We had a Cookie Swap in our office this morning. All cookies had to be homemade. It was great to see what an assortment we had and they were delicious. Growing up on the farm...at Christmastime, Nan would have a huge batch of sugar cookie dough ready for us to roll out, cut out, bake and decorate. My sisters and I made hundreds of cookies over the years. We looked so forward to that at the holidays. I guess it's a little old fashioned now to bake cookies from "scratch", but all the more reason to keep the tradition going. MCB..I agree that this is not a private club...anyone can comment at anytime, you can even comment as a "guest". I see that most of the time, most comments get a response.....if yours doesn't, just keep at it. I don't always get a response, but I don't let that stop me from saying something whenever I want to. KBB...yes, a graduating yr would help as a point of reference..and it would let me know if you're young, old, or whatever. I moved to TX in the late 70's and landed on the Coast....Galveston to be exact. From there..El Paso, San Antonio, Waco, Tx and Austin. I remember the snowstorm of "84--85. We were in Waco and got several inches. Every home had a snowman in the front yard (for a day or two anyway).BASAustin, TX12-09-2005
Mr webmaster... maybe an Instant messenger would good on the side.. but ya know what this site is like family after awhile.. I never met many on here I am a little younger..probably then some but I just enjoy every one of you keep ,the County personality,, nothing ever could compare..God Bless.. Oh BY the way here in Washington the ACLU has a new Cause.. businesses cannot have "Christmas Trees or Nativities nor wish customers a "Merry Christmas" if it is in anyway connected to a government or state or School.. it is so Sad .. and makes us angry sometimes..Chelsea12-09-2005
Dan E, I understand what your saying, I saw quite a few less than friendly bumper stickers back then, but It’s been a long time since I saw any that could be described as rude. Unless you’re a member of the Evangelical Christian Right who seem to have found a home here. They have become the butt of some less than friendly comments. Not to be forgotten was and is the California “creep” I don’t mean “creep” as in that guy was a “jerk.” I mean how the slow but steady influx of Californians has altered the political and societal norms of some Colorado cities. Ref: NO SNOW! I can recall a few times when I was a kid that it got really cold but we had no snow. I remember being able to ice skate from the Mill Pond in Mapleton all the way to one of the crossroads in Chapman on the stream. Seemed like 10 miles, I’m sure it was not that far though.sptcolorado12-09-2005
Hi Pam, Yes - I've been busy getting Christmas cards done and boxes ready to mail. Got them all mailed yesterday. We always send a picture card. Was late getting to it this year. Tonight we're having friends over, and I'm making a turkey dinner. I have that "hankerin" since we didn't have our own for Thanksgiving and no leftovers. Now please refresh my memory about a scarab bracelet. Please describe it. I don't remember that. You always come up with this stuff. Good memory. Are you all ready for Christmas yet?connie cCalif.12-09-2005
A lady here at work had a cross necklace on with what reminded me of scarab stones; reminded me of the scarab braclets we wore in the 60's (at least that is what we called them). I remember I had one on, and unfortunately I don't think it was actually mine; I think it belonged to a friend of my sisters; anyway, I accidentally left it in the Cunningham gym on the bleachers. Hey, girls, remember those? Connie in California, you must be busy preparing for Christmas.pacNashville, TN12-09-2005
Can't believe that there is no SNOW in Presque Isle by now!! I used to live there in the 80's and we always had snow. Does it seem that the area is warming?MeloraDickeyville12-09-2005
"When I first moved here I saw a lot of bumper stickers that said “Beautify Colorado, put a Texan on a Bus” but I think they’ve gotten over it." spt, The folks from Colorado must have lightened up since I lived in Denver 25 years ago. The anti-Texas sentiment then was palpable, and the bumper stickers weren't nearly as polite.Dan EArlington, MA12-09-2005
I think what mcb was saying is there are quite a few private jokes on the site and one is never sure how to take them...as good natured ribbing or??? I love the site and have recommended it to family and friends all over.Suerae56PI12-09-2005
Looks like the Nor-Easter is starting to hit Patten. In Presque Isle, we're only supposed to get the outer edges of it. Maybe 3" tops. Portland may get a foot!WebmasterPI, ME12-09-2005
KBB you asked once if I was living in Colorado Springs I don’t recall answering, yes I am. Are you? For those of you who don’t know Colorado has become the latest place for Texans on the move to relocate to. So it wouldn’t be unusual for you to be surrounded by “Aggies” here. When I first moved here I saw a lot of bumper stickers that said “Beautify Colorado, put a Texan on a Bus” but I think they’ve gotten over it. As for the exclusivity of the COM site comment from an earlier post, I can see how someone would get that notion; most of the regular crowd has a unique and offbeat sense of humor. Not to mention some are a little quick on the trigger. I myself wouldn’t have expected anything less. Knowing how open, accepting and considerate the County folk are of new ideas and dissenting opinions. But I digress, I’m glad I found this site, keep up the good work WM and keep us all inline.sptcolorado12-09-2005
KBB, glad to hear the newness is still there and more people are finding the site! Thanks.WebmasterPI12-09-2005
Webmaster (et al), Perhaps the "newness" of the website is gone from up there, but there are plenty of us just finding and enjoying it. Thank you, by the way. I was just talking to two (exiled?!) PIers about it last week and I know they will find their way here, also. One knows Alan Harding very well - graduated with him. How long ago was that?KBB12-09-2005
MCB, that's an interesting comment, especially since it appears right after two answers to a question asked by a new visitor :-) I don't think I would call it a private club as the site has more publicly available areas than it ever has. It is true that the Guestbook is used more often by about 5% of the viewers than the other 95% combined, but that's their choice. As always, it's open to everyone. I for one always try to respond to any questions by anyone that asks them, as do a lot of other people on here. Sometimes I fall behind in my reading and will miss one, but it's not intentional. I think another reason you don't see as many posts from different people is that the "new-ness" has sort of worn off as most people already know about the site.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-09-2005
This is not a private club, it's an open club..I agree with Bobby C that DG is one of the finest on the planet, and if you haven't met him, you need to. He inspires people. Heard Johhny Cash singing "Ring of Fire" this AM coming to work - Wow!pacNashville, TN12-09-2005
When this site first started it was a very exciting place with notes from so many former residents. But as someone has noted previously, it has become a very private club. Thats really a shame, but unless you belong none of your questions are ever answered. It has become boring and several people that used to write are no longer doing so, oh well,thats life.mcbthecounty12-09-2005
Maine 001 Here is another link for Bar harbor http://www.geddys.com/geddycams/harborcam/ B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
Im surprised there's no snow up in Presque Isle ME.PA is full of snow.Should be a white Cheristmas here if it stays cold. BT ,Pennsylvania weather buffBTNE Pennsylvania12-09-2005
Yep, there is. Hazecam. http://hazecam.net/acadia.htmlWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-09-2005
Does anybody know if there is a scenic cam in the Bar Harbor area?maine001NC12-09-2005
KBB You are surrounded by a bunch of these, me too but I live S/W of Fort Worth. You are right about these Texans and inclement weather, they are so bad that the Mrs. and I stay right at home when winter weather hits. B o T H ArchArch12-09-2005
JH, Goodness, I'm not offended - your humor was well taken. I remember Carroll Parker well. And Mildred Osborne. Mr. Parker had a sense of humor that would surely get him in trouble now. The story goes that one time there were classes of Zippel School kids walking through the halls (making noise, as kids will) and Carroll took a very real looking, um, firearm out of his drawer, walked to the classroom doorway and stood there waving it back and forth in his hand, telling the kids to be quiet and move along. And they did.....with eyes the size of the moon. I thought he was a great teacher. Demanded a lot, but, hey, now I know words like minutia!KBB12-09-2005
RE:7837 Just an attempt at some harmless humor.. so sorry to have offended you ..I had Carroll Parker among many English teachers on the way thru school years .. University Of Maine J Daigel, San Diego I had a nice Spainish teacher for English.. Have a nice Holiday !JH12-09-2005
BAS, I lived in Texas '84-'85, so I know exactly what you are talking about regarding the foolhardiness of those Texans in bad weather. January '85 was the worst (if not only) snowstorm on record in San Antonio in a hundred years and it was a disaster with them all over (and off) the roads. Made me feel at home! I am surrounded by a whole herd of Texans now (Longhorns fans). Nothing quite like 'em! I'll just stick with the simple things like the Red Sox.KBB12-08-2005
BAS, I remember your Dad very well. We used to get peas from him when he would be harvesting them. (and then spend hours shelling them.) Didn't he have a hired hand named Sonny (West, maybe?) that used to work for him -lived across the road by the river? And Brenda, my graduating year wouldn't help you, I'm afraid.....KBB12-08-2005
"An old, long-whiskered man once said to Teddy Roosevelt: 'I am a Democrat, my father was a Democrat, my grandfather was a Democrat.' Roosevelt then said: 'Then if your father had been a horse thief and your grandfather had been a horse thief, you would be a horse thief?'" "Yup.." the old guy said, "for sure. They don't get any smarter than you Mr. President."Bobby C,12-08-2005
Re: 7837 JH, You apparently did not have the same English teachers I did! ...or you skipped a few too many classes?!KBB12-08-2005
Rbs Hmm RBs Uh RBS. That was the guy who,at the time, drove a green MG. right? Girls all thought highly of him. Somethin' like you DG. Yeah,I'll party with you guys..maybe some of that "I don't know what." will rub off on me. Let's invite Arch..Shoot ..lets invite everyone.Bobby C.12-08-2005
Methinks RBS, Booby and DG should one day party on at Dean's for old time's sake. Let's do it.....best, funnest idea I've had for years. Gawd, that's a good idea!!!!DGPI12-08-2005
KBB Karen Beaulieu? Yes, you've pegged the Ashley farm on the Parkhurst Siding Road.And yes, PAC and I have a sister in Presque Isle....and yes, Jack Ashley was our Dad. If you're not Karen, then what year did you graduate? Will you give us that hint? PAC,,I wasn't at work today as you can see by the previous e-mail. It was great to have a stay at home day, however the downside is that we will have to make the day up and it will most likely be on the Good Friday holiday. Last nite's temps set a record at 22 degrees. Tonite will be down in the teens. My 20 yr old daughter said something really funny today. She said "Im afraid to go outside" and I said "What do you mean?" And she said "Well, it's so cold outside!!" :D Coming from PI, I couldn't relate. What if it gets to Zero?? :eek:BASme again12-08-2005
Can you stand another weather report? I just have to tell you what cold temps and 1/4 inch of ice do to a big Southwestern city. It shut us down. Neither the County, nor the City, nor the State, nor the School District went to work. Over 800 accidents were reported in the last 24 hours and I wonder how many went unreported? Big rigs were all over the sides of the roads and many were jack-knifed. News reports said that people were abandoning their cars all over the place. People were asked to curb non-essential travel, but they don't. They get out in it (no studded tires here, or chains)and they surely don't even wear proper clothing for cold weather....no gloves, no hats, no heavy coats, and then they blame the city for their troubles. I couldn't believe it tonite when I heard on the news that people were questioning wether the city was ready!! First of all, this kind of weather rarely happens here..like the snow storm that hit Corpus Christi last yr, it was a once in a hundred years kind of thing)And....we were told to stay off the roads (and it was just for last evening, overnite and til noon today)There are a million people in the Austin area...I don't know how many sand trucks there are, but typically they sand the bridges and overpasses only. I will never understand some people.BASFrozen Austin, TX12-08-2005
Re:7835 menuto isn't that what Fred Sanford was always fixin' fer suppah?JH12-08-2005
BC At least he only left you at Portage, my parents sent me to school one day and then moved without leaving a forwarding address. B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch12-08-2005
Ron, I wouldn't want you to get your knickers in a twist....I am quite certain you do NOT know who KBB is. As for the bumper sticker.....I just have an inordinate ability to retain vast amounts of minutia. Kinda like being a smorgasbord of useless information.KBB12-08-2005
Ron, Not in this lifetime!!daisy12-08-2005
Daisy, Perhaps you are allergic to balsam fir!!! ;-)RonMass12-08-2005
Bobby C- I'll second that last message about DG. Portage was great too huh?RBS (Bobby S)SGF12-08-2005
One of the finest people I've ever met in all my life and all my travels is DG. He loves to talk..so if you are the quiet type he can intimidate you. He was kind to me when I returned home to P.I. from private school.Took me to Portage lake..showed me how to party and left me there.Bobby C.12-08-2005
Nah, I never knew Arch, Wish I had tho'. Might have seen him around once or twice when we were young and havin' fun.Bobby C.12-08-2005
Arch and Bobby C. Did you two know one another, before getting on this site? You sure are two peas in a pod w/ re: humor!daisymid-atlantic12-08-2005
Yep, Arch, your comments about my comment gave me a good belly laugh! By the way, Webmaster, my piece of Maine arrived yesterday in the form of a balsm wreath. The scent brings tears to my eyes.daisymid-atlantic12-08-2005
Yup .. that's what she said. :DBobby C.12-08-2005
Did she say retarded military types :D B o T H ArchArch12-08-2005
I like the webcams you have set up... Its nice to be able to see my home town.Sheila TilleyPort St Lucie, Fl.12-08-2005
BAS..just sent you email, please checkpam12-08-2005
Judy C in PI.. I really do not know if you are at work today, but Martina McBride will be at the Ryman on April 17 and 18, 2006, tickets go on sale this Saturday. That will be a fine show indeed.pac12-08-2005
BAS and Arch..yeah, but dontcha just love the cold temps compared to the awful heat during the summer? I do.PACNashville, TN12-08-2005
Daisy, If you knew the secret handshake or sent in your box-tops for the Secret Decoder Ring, it probably wouldn't be all that interesting. The aura of mystery and access to the secret hideout is what makes it all seem so exotic.Dan EArlington, MA12-08-2005
Daisy..you ain't missed nothin'. Thank God for people like you. I gotta go now and make a contribution to the webmassa for some of the stupid stuff I've posted.Bobby C.12-08-2005
Why is it that I feel I missed an important experience (miltary background) by being born female??? You retired military types sound like my son and his alphabet soup language. When does it get translated for the civies??daisymid-atlantic12-08-2005
Yeh Dg ..Jake and Elwood types are easy. Apple pie is the code word. Just give them some pie,the contraption and your bank account info for direct deposit and you will be able to get back to some kind normal life. Don't forget to ask them to do do a little song and dance for you.They love that and will put in the report that you are a regular guy.Bobby C.sandbar south12-08-2005
Good advice.. Bobby C.HardyP.S.12-08-2005
Oh,oh, Booby, there's a strange black car parked outside my house with 2 guys dressed like Elwood and Jake Blues. Suppose they're after my secret photo multiplier (Alpha 10 Mode)? How to treat these guys if they come knockin'....invite 'em in for apple pie or draw the curtains and pretend we're not home like we do when the Watch Tower crew comes acallin'? Hmmmmm, anxiety escalates...DGPI12-08-2005
RE:(7806) DG You’re absolutely a naive genius Dr. G. We undergrounds could have used that Alpha process. Now it’s worthless. You just broadcasted the whole thing to the world at large. Government is gonna’ be on you like a new suit. No way will I be able to check it out. By the time I get there you’ll be rich as that gold guy and you’ll say to me..”Alpha 10..What the hell is that?Bobby C.12-07-2005
Love you too! brother Bob, RBS Your little sister :pSusan U SomervilleMukilteo WA12-07-2005
Ron, That is an awesome guess! But....no.KBB12-07-2005
Took me a bit but, Uh......Pam and Brenda - main drag between the Siding and Flo's Inn? Big white house, left hand side, heading into town? You still have a sis that lives in PI? Was Jack your Dad?KBB12-07-2005
Speaking of Hurricane Edna, here's what happened in Mars Hill when they loaded up the bridge with trucks filled with sand. They hoped the weight would hold the bridge in place, but the high water took it out anyway.Dan EArlington, MA12-07-2005
KBB, I know who you are. You used to place cards with Ron Gartley, right?Ron12-07-2005
that is the Caribou road going North if your from Caribou you called it the P.I. road.I think on the newspaper clipping it said the Caribou/Presque Isle road..Jhardy12-07-2005
JHardy.....Mapleton Road or Caribou Road. In the background (I can see it with my yet-to-be-invented photo multiplier in the Alpha 10 Mode) a billboard advertizing Frost Insurance. That smacks of the Caribou Road because Frost Insurance was in Caribou.DGPI12-07-2005
I can shed some light as to where on the road wash out but not the time..the farm at the top of the picture belonged to Idel Jacobs ( Arch his wife was Louise Wood, Calvin Wood's sister from Mapleton) across the road just the front of it showing was my Uncle's house Frank Hewitt's place.Jhardy'Seahawk" land12-07-2005
Now, the car off the road photo. Not sure what year, but likely to be from the effects of hurricane Edna in Sept. of 1954. I punched my time machine photo multiplier to Alpa 10 Mode and came up with a better picture of the car off the road. Booby C.....one day I'll take you to my underground secret lab and show you my time machine photo mulitipier in the Alpha 10 Mode. Remember not to tell what you saw......loose lips sink ships.DGPI12-07-2005
The photo of the fire: Jan. 1945....then called the Bank Block. It once housed the Perry Theatre on the second floor. That theatre operated for 40 years or so 'til the moving pictures became popular. The original State Theater was burned out with the '45 fire as was the original WAGM Radio studio. The cause was a cigarette in the projection room of the theater. Several retail stores at ground level lost inventory. WAGM Radio temporarily found space across the street in the Green BLock and later above Roy's A&N on State St. The view is looking southeast from north Main.DGPI12-07-2005
I know a bit about the bank fire. At the time P.I. was havin' a tuff time. Was hard to borrow money then. After the fire things began to change. Don't really know if that's better or worse,but lot's of people were helped.Bobby C.12-07-2005
DG I've already bean there... the place stinks. I think It has sumthin' to do with the price of oil. Anyway I don't care about that. I need a new face. Maybe Linda B. will sell me hers.Bobby C.12-07-2005
Perhaps DG or some informed soul could help orient us. On the photo of the bank fire, are we looking south on Main Street? Is that the same building that also housed the Perry Theatre?Dan EArlington, MA12-07-2005
And another.WebmasterPI12-07-2005
I was asked to post these photos by D-Kilpatric. Enjoy!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-07-2005
KBB, It's not fair that you know who I am and I have no clue who you are. How about a hint? As for that bumper sticker, Terry Condon was responsible for that practical joke. I carried that sticker on my pickup for two weeks before I noticed it. I can still hear Terry Condon laughing when I told him about it. What fun we had at Cunningham. If you are a former teacher, did you get involved in our famous(infamous) ping pong games???RonMass.12-07-2005
Sorry Booby c., my face has been retained, in case of an ill-fated accident, by Prince Charles of England, Priscilla Bowes has, since their marriage, realized that her husband has come up a bit short in the face departmant. She's contacted me by e-mail and has retained my face for his transplant pleasure in case I pass on prematurely. Sorry, but you're a wee bit late. Contact your local mortuary...they're likely to have something to offer you.DGPI12-07-2005
Just finding my way to the site, I am a bit lagging, as most of you seem to know each other. However, are we talking DG as in "Let me check out your eyes."? ... and Ron, CMS's "Keep your dirty little mitts off of the science display." ?? Seems I remember a bumper sticker shared by a one Dave Paiva - something about seafood?...or such. Oh, around 1974. Pam and Brenda....how come I think I'm supposed to know you? Are you from around the Siding?KBB12-07-2005
(HealthDay News) -- French doctors who recently performed the world's first partial face transplant pushed not only scientific frontiers, but ethical ones as well. Hey DG..If you die before I do..can I have your face? Will pay hard cash.Bobby C.12-07-2005
SPT I didnt realize he was still going, I followed that link that you posted and the man has done right well for himself. He was almost as the say down here a (home boy). B o T H ArchArch12-07-2005
BAS Up here outside of Ft. Worth it is 22F with freezing rain and sleet. They say now that it is going to be worse up here than they thought. Maybe a looooong weekend for us up here. :-) B o T H ArchArch12-07-2005
Weather Report!!It's now 31* (it was 48 at 7 a.m.) and 2:00 p.m. And.....schools and businesses are shutting down. The University of TX just shut down for the day. Well, there is a little precipitation in the air, so that's why. I'm still at my work tho, no shut down here, and I only have a 20 min ride home......hopefully ice free......no studded tires here.BASAustin12-07-2005
JH - very good.. oh yes, Jim Reeves, makes me want to listen to him right now. P. Burtt.. you're a good sport and from Parkhurst Siding too. Wrote another check for cash today and thought of who at the time..Johnny Cash. He was called JR when very young, then John, then Johnny. Kris Kristofferson..he's cool.. he was in that Dreamer movie..good film. I wonder how many songwriters there are in this town..a lot for sure. Oh, while I'm at it, Alan Jackson writes almost all of his own songs, another reason I like him.pac12-07-2005
some other music that we all remember..JH12-07-2005
That's okay, SPT.... at least you didn't just drop the "r" These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-07-2005
My apologies P. Burtt, I left off a T. on my last post.sptcolorado12-07-2005
Always managed to get them bracketed, never could get a "shack" congratulations to RAD. P. Burt, don’t be embarrassed, I like John Prine to, especially some of his funnier stuff. But then I like almost any kind of music.sptcolorado12-07-2005
Gees, SPT, you had it surrounded. Kinda like missing the lottery by a single digit... well, a really, really cheap lottery. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-07-2005
Rad.. see how ya' are? DG's buddy.Right? Uh..er congratulations. :DBobby C.12-07-2005
Pac..Re freezer: When I was younger and in trouble sometimes, I kept my gun and a few ounces of gold in the freezer. Cold hard cash for sure.Bobby C.12-07-2005
I'm some proud to annouce that my ol' buddy RAD wins the reprized calendar compliments of Ronnie Moreau (Gary's brother) for RAD's 7777 posting. That's the number Ronnie and I chose a while ago. RAD, post your snail mail address in Truro and I'll mail out your P.I. Historical Society calendar tomorrow......Good job!DGPI12-07-2005
NANCY: Nah... not offended. In fact, I secretly like John Prine.... and Leonard Cohen, and especially Kris Kristofferson although their politics aren't always in line with mine.P. Burtt12-07-2005
re: PBurtt post #7768, please don't tell me you don't like John Prine! Is it because he says "your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore?" Just a feeble attempt at a joke- please don't be offended. As for the memories of PI TV back in the day, how many of you watched shows on CHSJ, in French because there was nothing else on? The good old Hildreth Network didn't always offer great choices. When did we finally get Cable?Nancy12-07-2005
Brenda, yes I did respond to your email yesterday about the Johnny Cash book: Cash: The Autobiography. I don't know about your email system... I sent it to the proper address, it did not come back to me as undeliverable... so check again please. We used to keep coins in a container in the fridge (coke money) where I used to work, so one day I put some in or took some out, and said, now that's what ya call cold, hard cash.pac12-07-2005
Met a young man in Presque Isle in October at JC's who loves Johnny Cash. After a while and more discussion, he said to me with much enthusiasm, "You live in NASHVILLE". Yes, sirs and ma'ams, I do. :-)pac12-07-2005
And, BAS, we need to tell them how we met Reba. These folks go by their first names here. How about Dean Martin and Brenda Lee? Heard them singin Christmas songs this mornin - YEAH! I'll be back later....Pam Ccold and sunny Nashville12-07-2005
and, just because no one else has posted it yet, check this out! www.stompintom.comsptcolorado12-07-2005
About Stompin Tom Connors. There are a couple of songs that he wrote that most people havr heard and didn't know they were his. At any hockey game be it minor or NHL his hockey song will be played. and his song" Bud the Spud" certainly was played in potato country many times.RADNS12-07-2005
Arch, I saw Stomping Tom back in 69 or 70 at a hockey game in Florenceville NB. My favorite song was....ah, I can't recall the name but it went something like this.... I'm Bud the spud in the bright red mud rollin down the highway... -9 degrees here in the frigid Rockies, wind-chill of -20, our poor little dog almost froze her feet to the ground trying to find a warm place to pee!sptcolorado12-07-2005
Tenlee, The Don Messer Show came from the Maritimes and was broadcast on the CBC. The Frankenstein show was a local program that originated in Bangor. It was sponsored by Frankenstein's Department Store in Milbridge. The woman that sang "on the wings of a snow white dove" was Jennie Shontell. Incidentally, the origination of the store's name is as eccentric as the show itself. Originally, it was part of the Ben Franklin Stores chain. When the franchise affiliation ended, the owners recycled and rearranged the letters and renamed the store Frankenstein's.Dan EArlington, MA12-07-2005
GUEST 4 There is not one iota of political discussion in those two posts, just plain facts. You cannot hide from the facts, but you can ignore them and the people that represent those facts. If you are offended by facts then you must not read newspapers or watch any TV at all. I am sorry that you were offended but I for one will not apologize for stating facts. On a lighter side, we here in this area of N Texas are under a Winter Storm Watch, sleet, freezing rain and snow AND 18F. B o T H ArchArch12-07-2005
Are we talking about the same show that was once called Frankenstein's Jubilee? I always remember the woman that sang "on the wings of a snow white dove" lolTenleewestport island, me12-07-2005
Lisa Roberts.... I remember your dad very well! Oh My! He was so good to us kids that stopped for penny candy at his store! Great guy! Arch and Fancy,,,,, thought that sort of stuff was going to be discussed in the discussion forum. Keeps going back to the POLITICS....yet others mention that subject and are TOLD.......... why can't this just be a fun sight...light, airy, and talking about P.I.?guest412-07-2005
hey presque isle! hi to dana buck, john irland, and all of you! hi to my dad, mike (fred) roberts, and my aunt teddy and cousin do - up to hedrick's motel! xoxo miss you alllisa roberts-raadepetaluma, california12-07-2005
Speaking of old time tv... does anyone remember back BEFORE color television.. some one came up with the idea to offer a plastic film one could put onto their tv screen that was all multicolored and it's advertisement said it would give us the beautiful color of colored television without the cost..!@!! wow? I remember people who bought one and still rave about the rip off to this very day!! :DChelseaSeattle12-06-2005
Thanks, Arch. I do remember the two channels, but my mind's foggin' about Stomping Tom. That's awhile back.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts12-06-2005
Far be it from me to ignore my buttons being pushed (that would be a wink to Bobby C.)... Freedom isn't cheap. Some think it's worth fighting for... some even think it's worth dying for. And if you don't think that our way of life isn't threatened, then you need to remember ANOTHER number... 3,000. That's how many died on a morning in early September, 2001. It could have been more. It WOULD have been more had our enemies been as successful as they wanted. Remember, they're not trying to make a point or trying to defend themselves, they're trying to ELIMINATE us. They simply do not want us alive. None of us. If they had had a nuclear device that would kill HUNDREDS of thousands, they would have used it... they still would (of course, if that happened those same people decrying the war would be condemning the President for not doing something sooner). And if you don't think the war in Iraq has to do with 9/11, then you are clamping your eyes shut, sticking your thumbs in your ears, and humming a loud tune (probably something by John Prine) so that you can pretend that it's okay to demoralize our troops for your political agenda while laughably calling it "support". The war in Iraq has EVERYTHING to do with 9-11. FANCY: Nice stats... but don't expect it to turn any heads from the left side of the aisle. They're humming their tunes loud, loud, loud. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
Some memory you got there, K... ;-)P. Burtt12-06-2005
Arch, Marge OsburneKBB12-06-2005
KBB I dont remember him but I remember Don M saying " And now a song from our Beauiful Marge ?" She was a fixture on that show. B O T H Arch Insolence 101 was MHS I thinkArch12-06-2005
FANCY That sounds about right, I think we should pull out of DC. Most of the deaths and injuries in Iraq are due to I E Ds. (I wont tell you what I typed the first time :rolleyes:) I read somewhere that down the road the casualties from this war are gonna have a lot more problems health wise because most will suffer from some form of brain damage because of the explosions that injured them. The number of shrapnel and bullet wounds fall far behind those caused by the explosions. B o T H ArchArch12-06-2005
I don't remember "Insolence 101" being offered at PIHS. Hmmm. Usually I have a very keen memory. Are you talking about Charlie Chamberlain as the side kick for Messer?KBB12-06-2005
Hello Vern No my memory is lousy most of the time. I can remember TV and unimportant stuff like that, but the important stuff escapes me. I remember that Mapleton was gonna go in with Washburn and all but I dont remember what the # was. So here is one for you, what was Don Messers co-stars name. DAN E Thats my man, I hear he still can rouse a hockey crowd when he puts his mind to it.Arch12-06-2005
vh, Was Mapleton ever a SAD?? The town stood alone, when I went to school there.daisymid-atlantic12-06-2005
Interesting Thought for the day If you consider that there have been an average of 160,000 troops in the Iraq theater of operations during the last 22 months, and a total of 2112 deaths, that gives a firearm death rate of 60 per 100,000. The rate in Washington D.C. (among others) is 80.6 per 100,000. That means that you are about 25% more likely to be shot and killed in our Nation's Capitol, which has some of the strictest gun control laws in the nation, than you are inIraq. Conclusion: We should immediately pull out of Washington D.CFANCYNH12-06-2005
Just givin' you the benefit, Bobby. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
Arch, I now remember Don Messer's since you mentioned it. I've decided that you either have a great memory or that you maintained a good log book when you were growing up. So here's a trivia test. What SAD was Mapleton prior to the consolidation with SAD#1? Regards, VhvhHouston12-06-2005
Arch, This your guy?Dan EArlington, MA12-06-2005
My Dad played a mean Harmonica so I was brought up listining to songs by Woody Guthry, Hank Williams, Boxcar Willy and even a good ole boy from Texas called Ernest Tubb. As far as popular music, I never strayed far from the old Doo Wop stuff. 1955-65 was (w/o Elvis) a great time for music. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch12-06-2005
Myrna Remember back when we only had 2 TV stations to watch. One was CHSJ and there was a show called Don Messers Jubilee. Stomping Tom Connors was a regular guest on the show and his gimmic was a piece of plywood to stomp his foot on in time to the music. It was said that he once stomped a hole in a stage so thats why the plywood. Couldnt sing but he was all Canada had at the time for a Country Singer. B o T H ArchArch12-06-2005
Who's Stomping Tom?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts12-06-2005
Jeez, I guess I stand alone on this but I never thought and still dont think J Cash could sing worth a hoot. But then I dont like Elvis either. I guess Stomping Tom spoiled me. ;-) B o T H ArchArch12-06-2005
Jeepers! I'm not really that complicated. I've just run out of P.I. pics to post. If ya have any Burtt please post 'em.Bobby C.12-06-2005
Cute JHardy. I think Bobby and I enjoy a little tension now and again. If it gets too pleasant, one of us has to toss in a wrench. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
You two boys Bobby and Phil now this guy Really has trouble he has a backseat driver !JHardySeahawk country12-06-2005
As to 7747... Smooth, Bobby. And WICKED classy. The Bobby C. Manifesto: "How to Ween Friends and Influence 'Bleep'-holes". Someone tries to engage you and you jump down down their throat. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
Bobby, No, I never met Johnny Cash, but almost,,, I wish. I was visiting PAC in Nashville a couple of yrs ago and she said "I know where Johnny Cash lives, wanna go see" and of course I did. Well, we got out there to the lake in Henderson, TN and we stopped right in front of his very scenic home. After we sat there for a few min., his security guard came over to our car and asked if he could help us. PAC said "Yes, Is Johnny and June home?" He politely told us that they were out of the country at the time, but he stood and talked with us for about 15 min....a very friendly person. So, that's how I almost met Johnny Cash. I will always love his stories, his music and his voice.BASAustin, TX12-06-2005
RE can't return: And yes, Bobby C......you CAN go home again. It's just that it's never the same Thanks, I freaken know that. I Just want to go back. And freeze my freaken ass off untill I die.Bobby C.12-06-2005
P. Burtt, Well, I see you found the "somewhere". That is wicked neat. Are you trying to make me homesick, or what?! Will find my way there very soon. And my mother STILL has me as KBC. And yes, Bobby C......you CAN go home again. It's just that it's never the same.KB(C)B12-06-2005
Now you can sing along..... JOHNNY CASH LYRICS "Hurt" I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything [Chorus:] What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I am still right here [Chorus:] What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a wayFANCYNH12-06-2005
I have no way of knowing if any of you have met Cash, but I have. In my many travels in countless airports across this globe I met him and many others. He said this to me. "It's kinda like the Bible,I sing the songs..let them interpet that as they will.. It pays the bills." This is by his son. He walked the line with his public positions. He was welcome in every president's White House, from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush. And I was there to meet them all with him. When I was a baby, the White House staff allowed my mother to put me down for a nap while my parents talked with Nixon and first lady Pat. I have seen letters from all of these presidents to my father, each showing their respect and appreciation. Every one of them treated him with admiration. At the same time, I never heard him publicly endorse or oppose a war, or speak out as an anti-war activist. He supported the troops by performing for them. But I know that, privately, he never supported any war, including the current one. He was a deeply spiritual man. He always thought world leaders should come up with other ideas.Bobby C.12-06-2005
Daisy..I'm not sure about the video you questioned w/Blake Shelton. I have not seen it. He sings "Some Beach, Somewhere". I saw him back a few months ago at the Opry when Alan Jackson was there also. I'm trying to think of BS's first songs, can't right now..oh yeah, it was a song called "Baby". I was actually listening to music other than country this AM. I really don't listen to country that much. 95.5 Nashville Country, called the Wolf now, finally got with the program - they now play the old country as well as the new..much nicer. I just know that when I first moved here, 1st time at the Opry, I saw someone there from Presque Isle.. think it was Danny Hotham (class of 69 or 70). I'm surprised I didn't go over and speak to him, normally I would have done that.pacwintery, sparkly Nashville12-06-2005
I'm trying to think if I know anyone with the initials KBC, I mean KBB... hmmmmmm. Seems I recall someone from somewhere far, far away and a long time ago. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
P. Burtt, Wow! You are just a wealth of information, but I guess I already knew that!KBB12-06-2005
Marian: When Trent Resnor, the writer of the song (and the man behind the "group" Nine Inch Nails) saw that video, he said he cried. "That is no longer my song," he said, "it's his." Later he said he was proud that Cash had honored him by doing his song in such a powerful way, and that he was happy to be in any way associated with the great legacy and legend that is Johnny Cash. Like Muhammad Ali, Babe Ruth, The Beatles, etc, Cash is one of those rarities whose "aura" (for lack of a better word)extends WAY beyond the boundaries of his chosen field and somehow connects with something deeper. For me, Cash has always been such a part of my family that he almost seems just that... a part of the family. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
It's real strange.. 40 years ago John Cash was an "outsider" Now..all of a freaken' sudden he is bieng embraced. Well guys,I thought he was good years ago. Same goze fur the Rolling Stones and Frank S. Whoops! and the Diamonds and Ricky Nelson and Elvis and M.Jackson and the Kingston Trio and Me and The Beatles and Bon Jovi and all them guys.Bobby C,12-06-2005
re:(7731) spt Ya can never go back home. But ya can be on here..I'm gonna cry now.. 'scuse me. "click".. gone.Bobby C.12-06-2005
P Burtt..Thank you for the gift of the awesome Johnny Cash Video. It is a song for the ages. Makes me proud to be a fan of his.Marian12-06-2005
28 degrees here this morning! Our coldest one yet and two days ago we had a record breaking high at 85 *. The radio is playing "Baby, it's Cold Outside" and the DJ this morning said "Fall has finally arrived". I had to laugh. However, our trees are at their most colorful right now, and it looks like Fall. I love it. P. Burtt..yes, thanks for the link to "Hurt". I must confess that I've never REALLY listened to every word and I did last nite and I will again and again.BASAustin, TX 28*12-06-2005
Your welcome, JHardy. I have watched it many, many times and it still resonates. Me, too, FANCY. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2005
spt Well, I guess you never REALLY leave The County, do you?! Although, I hardly consider living in the Springs as exile (that would be Texas)! It is more like being granted favored status. Are you among the retired military enjoying a community that actually (mostly) embraces those that serve their country? This city is pretty unique.KBB12-05-2005
AWESOME VIDEO. MAKES ME SAD. :-(FANCYNH12-05-2005
PBURTT.. thanks for the Cash site I had seen it one time and now I have it for all time thanks...JHardy12-05-2005
KBB, sorry about the delay in responding, things are as always waaayy tooo busy for me. As for the ? about temp or term, I suppose I'm like most Mainers Living in Exile, I always plan to go back to the County, but something always seems to keep me here. Like our 10 grandkids.sptcolorado12-05-2005
ooops on the personal ad i forgot to put the age its between 65 and 68 thank youdawn12-05-2005
PAC At this point in my life, the only way I would consider myself a "hero" in the true sense of the word would be if I was full of baloney (which, of course, many say I am), spread with Miracle Whip, and folded over like a hot dog roll. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-05-2005
If you haven't seen it, then you might want to watch Cash's video of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt". In my humble opinion, it is simply the most powerful music video to date. Here's a link if you'd like to view it: http://www.losthighwayrecords.com/e/cash11403.html These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-05-2005
personal would like to meet christian man, for companionship and company / if interested email me at but you home@aol.com. and tell me about yourself............dawn12-05-2005
pac, Is Blake Shelton the singer who made a video at Marshall Point Light House in Maine?? Alan Jackson is the MAN!!daisymid-atlantic12-05-2005
I knew you could do it, BAS. I never realized what an impact he had on people. There was a place in Hendersonville called "House of Cash", although it was closed. I mean, it had probably been open before I moved here in 1990. Yep, the Man in Black... Thanks, Brenda.pac12-05-2005
Pam.....thanks for the Christmas hint....the book is simply called Cash. I'll send it to you for Christmas. How's that for service?BASAustin at 52*12-05-2005
aw, come on you two.. We're all heroes in our own way! I've been by Johnny's place just outside of Nashville (Hendersonville)but it's been a few years back and I can't remember exactly how to get there. I think I just might have to get a CD of his, and of course, Alan Jackson's "Let It Be Christmas". Now, he's the MAN. :-) Blake Shelton is another one.pac12-05-2005
P Burtt. If you've managed to stay alive for this amount of time,you are not only a hero ..you are a freaken' genius. My hat is off to you and,looking in the mirror,I see my point.Do you see yours?Bobby C12-05-2005
Yes... truth. As in, "It all depends upon what the meaning of the word "is" is." And, just to ease your rancor a bit Bobby, I wasn't trying to step on your toes, just pointing out that I don't think my getting up in the morning to go to work makes me a hero. Just like I don't think that my taking care of my kids properly makes me a hero. If I DON'T do those things, then I am less than I should be, but simply by doing them doesn't mean I should be honored with the title of "hero". You need to learn to handle disagreement a bit more affably without getting so bent. Really... just state your case rather than jumping on people because they don't agree with you. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-05-2005
P. Butt-ons are easy to push. Simply tell the truth.Bobby C.12-05-2005
PAC Johnny Cash is the man. My daughter is named after him. Much more than a country singer. Or maybe that's all he was; a country singer who somehow ended up being much more. In my family, Johnny Cash seems to be one of those ties that bind. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-05-2005
Wait.... because I get up in the morning and go to work, I'm a hero? Not hardly. Being a responsible person doesn't make me a hero... maybe it makes me a good citizen. Being a hero is something... special. And I don't think you have to be afraid to be a hero. Perhaps to be considered "courageous" you need to feel fear and then overcome it. But heroic deeds are often done by those who are unafraid. I don't think every fireman who made he decision to walk INTO the Twin Towers was afraid to do so. Some of them were those loud-mouthed gung-ho types... and that doesn't make them any less heroic. Many of our boys and girls fighting our wars are just of that ilk: gung-ho and loud-mouthed. And they're STILL heroes to me. Like "genius", "hero" is one of those words that's applied WAY too liberally. It should be reserved for those who are.... well, heroic. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-05-2005
Bobby..Guardian angels are not only good at their work, but busy also. Now that's a hero. Watched "Johnny Cash at San Quentin" last night on CMT. I wonder how many times he sang at the prisons.. that was quite a program. I would like to read his autobiography, but I am not sure of the name of the book. I guess I could look it up.pac12-05-2005
you tell 'em Bobby we need to have more honesty.. if Hillary Runs can I nominate you for VP?Hardy12-05-2005
WOW !!!! way to go full agreement from us..JhardyTacoma12-05-2005
Re Waldo's post: See what I mean about heroes? Ain't hardly ever the loudmouth? It's the person who is scared and sick with fear and bein’ jolted around in his own goddam airplane and has responsibilities to his family. That’s the hero. It’s the person who gets up in the morning and feeds the kids and sends them off to school. It’s the person who goes to work in the morning for little or no money. It’s the honest doctors and lawyers and bankers. It’s the wealthy. It’s the poor. I t ain’t a matter of freedom as much as it is honesty.Bobby C.12-05-2005
-Didn't acquire a personalized Zippo in SEA, but we did have some nifty patches. To counter the RF-4 recon crews' patch, "Alone, Unarmed, and Unafraid," our squadron had a bunch of patches made up saying "Airsick and Scared."Waldo LVassalboro, ME12-05-2005
Er..Zippo. I use them matches you can strike on yur zipper. (or with your thumbnail)Bobby C.12-05-2005
Folks, the movie of the Holiday Light Parade has been posted. The link is on the front page.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-05-2005
Dawn, thanks for asking first. Please email it to me and I'll let you know if it's ok to post in the guestbook. Also feel free to post it in our Discussion Forum.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-05-2005
Pam: Guardian Angels are good at their work.Bobby C.12-05-2005
can i put a personsal in this guestbook?dawn12-05-2005
Hi all.. haven't read any recent posts yet, but I will. I was very lucky this AM driving to work and so were the other people I almost hit. It was very close and it would have been my fault. I was getting ready to merge, I looked left but then started out before looking right and came soooooo close to crashing into a car, but then again, maybe they kind of did something wrong also.. anyway, we were both extremely lucky and I definitely do believe that God and the angels were watching over us and protecting us. What a mess that would have been. I feel very fortunate indeed!Pam CNashville, TN12-05-2005
DG, I still have a Zippo that says Coury Oil Co. that my Dad gave away to customers at Xmas. It's in my bookcase in my living room. We keep it in working mode. I still have to buy flint for it. Flash back city. LLCDPA12-05-2005
Ron Moreau informed me that we didn't have Bics back in the early '60's....we had Zippos. Well, I knew that, but couldn't find a word which rhymed with Zippo, hence Bic. LCD....did you have a Zippo? Perhaps Booby C. had a personalized Zippo procured in Southeast Asia, maybe, maybe. If so, Booby C, how was it personalized? Yeah, I know, a picture of a tractor or an Oldsmobile or a church or a field of daisies or perhaps poppies...yeah, sure.DGPI12-05-2005
Sorry! make that $2.22 for gas - just a slip of the fingers there... but boy, I wish...bthornburlington, wi12-05-2005
love to visit the site - makes me homesick. Gas prices here for regular gas - $1.22bthornburlington, wi12-05-2005
Missed the parade last night. So wierd not to see snow on the ground. I remember we would have snow on the ground before this when I grew up there. Down here it was in the 60s and thunder storms. It is still raining and I hate it when it is like this could it can produce tornados. Merry Christmas everyone. Class of 1975Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA12-04-2005
Fancy I have a Snowman and the Grinch. I think BC has one of MM ;-) B o T H ArchArch12-04-2005
Looking for old friends class of 99, also a couple people. Nicole Embleton, Jason Gyorfi.Jason BensonTacoma, Washington12-04-2005
Jeeze DG,that was surprisingly good,for a Star Herald writer.Bobby C.12-04-2005
Yup, me and CubbyLongBoos acting foolish...just a bit stupid and bit goulish. We smoked those butts and smoked 'em good, like them fools in a city hood. But we were cool and liked the chicks. The girls all liked to flick our Bics......For this impromptu poem, I'm likely to receive the Medal of Freedom. medals handed out for less these days, right?DGPI12-04-2005
Thx Bobby, I worked really really hard on my trailer..in fact, I had the junk cars towed away so my pad would look nice for Christmas. Arch..what blowups did you have? (Don't tell anyone but I did kinda like the snow globe idea.) Double wide, eh? I get by just fine in my little trailer. Just me, my son, and my rottie but it's cheap to heat it, most of the time. But one good snow storm and it's "see ya in the spring!"FANCYNH12-04-2005
This is my next one. Hmmm used car lot and I live in a double wide :D B o T H ArchArch12-04-2005
DG and RBS(I think) Time: A long time ago. Let's call it the "Lake Effect".Bobby C.12-04-2005
FANCY Ya I got my Christmas stuff up, even a couple of those used car lot thingies. By the last post it looks like JEFF has a security problem again. B o T H ArchArch12-04-2005
Do they still skate indoors up at the fairgrounds in the events center.. we used to skate off Capman street on the river..Judy HardyTacoma12-04-2005
Fancy..Wait! Hold it! I think you've got exquisite taste. At least you don't have any of those grotesque, lighted blow up things that make the place resemble a used car lot. And I really like your trailer too.Bobby C.12-04-2005
ARCH..Bobby don't like my taste so he has to go it alone. Did you get all your decorations up? Caroline..if you find that tape (it's probably 8mm) I also would be interested. If that was a one time thing and I think it was, I was also in it with 2 friends and we did a pantomine also. It was fun. I don't know who won and probably didn't care. It was the fun of it. Had to be sometime between 59-61.FANCYNH snowing12-04-2005
DG...a belated "thank you" for the nice pictures of Aunt Margaret and Aunt Jemimah. A few cousins also remember the event so I'll make copies for them. They're also grateful and thank you, since they weren't aware that photos were taken back then and/or were available, or might become available in the future! I'm wondering if anyone in town might have a taped copy of the Lion's Club Talent Show/Revue that was put together to raise money in the late 50's or early 60's and held at PIHS Auditorium. Diane Bouchard and I did a pantomime or two (which were propular at that time) and though I don't recall that we won much of anything in the contest, I'm really more interested in finding a tape of the show to show our grandchildren "one of those days". I know the tapes exist somewhere, as Harriet and Wally Arculeo mentioned them to us one year we were home for a visit, quite a few years ago. If you or anyone you know has more specific information, please drop me a note. Thanks and Happy Holidays!!C-J Mc. LougeeKissimmee, FL12-04-2005
She's my sisRBS (Bobby S)sgf12-04-2005
Hi Sue- Love youRBS (Bobby S)SGF12-03-2005
;-) I am very homesick after seeing the wonderful snowstorms! You may think you could never miss the snow but try living without it!Susan U SomervilleMukilteo WA12-03-2005
OOPS TOO Holiday Cheer !JHardyWA.12-03-2005
OOOPS Open Yap, put in both feet. Snow in CO not County as I read. As my Mother used to say, other peoples Kids, Jeez :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch12-03-2005
Fancy Snow? Have you been helping Bob C decorate his tree. :D B o T H ArchArch12-03-2005
Geez, I missed the parade... :-( guess I'll have to wait for the movie. That snow in CO is mighty purdy. Ayup. :-)FANCYNH12-03-2005
spt Do you realize how few of us Yankees, let along Presque Isle transplants, there are out here?! Those pics of Mt. Katahdin make me a smidge homesick....but looking at Pikes Peak out my window kinda does the trick! Are you here long term or temp?KBB12-03-2005
MY DAUGHTER AND TWO TEEN GRAND CHILDREN MOVED TO PRESQUE ILSE IN JUNE FROM HOUSTON,TEXAS. I THOUGHT I COULD CATCH A GLIMSPE OF THEM ON SO. MAIN AT A DESIGNATED TIME . MY DAUGHTER WORKS AT THE HOSPITAL IN LABOR AND DELIVERY. SORRY I WILL MISS THE PARADE TONIGHT. GOING TO SEE A MOVIE ABOUT JOHNNY CASH " I WALK THE LINE". NORMA JEAN ;-)NORMA JEAN ZBRANEKONALASKA,TEXAS12-03-2005
82F here trying to put up Christmas decorations this afternoon. :eek: B o T H ArchArch12-03-2005
KBB, Yes, sure am.sptcolorado12-03-2005
spt Are you are PIer living in the Springs?KBB12-03-2005
WEbmaster.. thanks so much for thinking of all of us and the light parade !Hardys12-03-2005
Colorado Springs at 9 AM this morning.sptcolorado12-03-2005
Reminder: Presque Isle Holiday Light Parade tonight (Saturday, December 3) at 7pm. It begins at North Street and probably won't be visible on here until 7:15 or so.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-03-2005
Arch..I got a hit list but Mooses ain't on it.Bobby C.12-02-2005
Chelsea, That would be Waldoboro, MaineRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska12-02-2005
FRom my Maine Pictures of small towns.. but I cannot remember where it is is nice little hometowne drug store..soda fountain etc..ChelseaTacoma12-02-2005
BC I will bet that moose will be tougher than an old boot. I couldnt bring myself to shoot one. If they aint any wilder than they was when I left it would be like shooting someones cow or horse. B o T H ArchArch12-02-2005
In todays BDN are two interesting reports ..in case you haven't seen them? One about wether to heat the Old Cunningham School or drain it and "see what happens" and one story about the new movie theatre coming to PI.. we have some of the family movie theatres here in Wa. one in Kelso Wa. is like the one they may build in P.I. It family atmosphere and the food is served on tables in front of you and it is more homey.. fun for families.. but casual.. a family of two adults and 4 kids went for $35.00 plus eats were extra.. they seem to do well..Kelso also is a smaller area near a lot of the wood working mills and other jobs that are no longer "working" similar economy to P.I. and Caribou.JH12-02-2005
Hello Gunnar, Nice to see the picture.. hope you will stop by again,have a wonderful Holiday don't eat too much "LUTE FISK"! :-)Judy HardyTacoma Wa.12-02-2005
There has been some recent discussion on the price of gas, thought you might be interested to know the comparison to other states. The prices in New England are far better than they are in Florida!! I paid $2.31 here in Delray Beach, Florida this morning and that's the cheapest price in town. It's also the lowest it's been in I don't know how long. Two weeks ago in the greater Portland area I paid $2.09 while on vacation but it was $2.32 in Houlton. CharlotteCharlotteSouth Florida12-02-2005
Man.. you could blow the snow clear into Canada with that thing. Gunnar..what do you mean BEFORE the frost? I see frost. Where the hell are your gloves? You guys are tough.Bobby C.12-02-2005
Hi, Very nice place and website. Sent you a picture from Lom, Norway, where we harvested carrots just in time before the frost in 2001. GunnarGunnar StensenOslo, Norway12-02-2005
Can ya race that thing?FANCYNH Gas $1.9512-01-2005
Hey BC Do you think maybe there might be a market for a few of these in The County after tomorrow? Super Dupper V8 and all B o T H ArchArch12-01-2005
Arch also uses the same system at work to measure stuff.Bobby C.12-01-2005
Bobby, I'm sure you're right about that bridge's location. You can see the top of the Yaquina Bay lighthouse showing up under one of its spans. -Gotta' admit though, it's a great Christmas-time picture. Do you have lights like that on your canoe? -Took this picture of the lighthouse while we were still living in Oregon. Just up the coast is the more-impressive Yaquina Head lighthouse. Both are worth visiting.Waldo LVassalboro, ME12-01-2005
RE Gas prices Here in TX it depends a lot on the price of refried beans and jalapenos or was that pickeled eggs and green beer??? It changes frequently ;-) Bo T H Arch :DArch12-01-2005
Hi ALL When BC gets around to putting the lights on his tree this is a closeup of what he puts up. B o T H ArchArch12-01-2005
D.Delong..re 7654. I think that bridge is in Newport Oregon. Good picture tho'.JBH.. Heh Heh,..Bobby C.12-01-2005
Viewers, let me repeat...Ron Moreau is re-prizing his P.I. Historical Society calendar containing 12 old P.I. photos......just in time for Christmas. We'll let you know when the magic number is reached....DGPI12-01-2005
Gas prices around the Lewiston/Auburn area have been averaging around $2.05 per gallon regular as of late. :-(Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine12-01-2005
Regular unleaded is $1.93 in Sturbridge, Mass.Ron12-01-2005
I never happened to see that bridge in kennebunkport before. Where is it located.Dick delongBrooksville fl12-01-2005
Lights from Kennebunkport Me.JBH12-01-2005
Gas prices in Springfield,Mo. $1.80 Reg $1.93 Prem $2.29 D Looks like we're the best around!RBSSGF12-01-2005
Gas prices.....I've been paying about $2.03-$2.09 around where I work. I hear that in other parts of town it can be had for around $1.96. It's in the 50's here today and feels so good to me, but Sat. is supposed to be up around 80 again. One must have a vivid imagination of winter when putting up holiday decorations in 80 degree weather.BASAusitn12-01-2005
As seen in dorms at colleges everywhere. Who said college doesn’t teach our children anything.sptcolorado12-01-2005
gas is 1.95 here in waynesboro,vater12-01-2005
Jørgen, thank you and same to you. Beautiful photo. Bobby...love your lights! ARCH..Do you really think Bobby can afford that brand? Jeff..Nice to see Katahdin again before the snow hits again tomorrow.FANCYNH12-01-2005
Thanks for the views, most inviting!Charles SheldonRainsville, New Mexico12-01-2005
Jørgen, a Merry Christmas to you also! Pretty picture. I've always wanted to visit Norway and the rest of Scandinavia.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-01-2005
Merry Christmas from NorwayJørgen MelbyeLørenskog Norway12-01-2005
..I saw this report on MSN Money. To buy the partridge in a pear tree, the 12 drummers drumming and all the gifts in between in the verses of the famous song you'd have to shell out $18,348, according to PNC Advisors' annual survey. And if you were really true to the song, buying all the gifts including the repetitions? Those 364 items would cost a cool $72,608, up 9.5% from last year's $66,344.Bobby C.12-01-2005
Yes Bobby you and Fancy are correct.... that movie will air at least 20 times in between the other classics "It's a Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas" some how I just cannot see "Christmas with the Kranks" reaching that fame.. but who knows..Hardysthe other Washington!12-01-2005
This is really Bob Cs Tree B o T H ArchArch12-01-2005
Fancy: My Christmas lights. Antlers ain't hooked on too good so I can't drive it. Gotta take the riding mower to the beer store.Bobby C.11-30-2005
Speaking of Christmas lights..I remember when I was a little girl that the town used to string colored lights across Main St. in PI. I thought they were the most beautiful site I could ever imagine.FANCY11-30-2005
ARCH's Christmas lights.FANCYNH11-30-2005
Gosh Hardy, I see that concarned lamp everywhere. I threw that out years ago! I love that movie. My youngest wanted one of those RR BB guns for his birthday...got him one and made sure to write "don't shoot your eye out!" on his card. He still laughs about it. Bobby..I must have missed your Christmas lights...are they up already? Have you seen ARCH's lights? I wouldn't want to pay his light bill!FANCYNH11-30-2005
Bobby C. I think you can find a button under there that will do the trick.Guest Who11-30-2005
Can't help wondering what it would be like to reach under that shade and turn it on.Bobby C.11-30-2005
Hardy's Lamp. "A Christmas Story" or "How to Get a BB gun for Christmas."Bobby C.11-30-2005
Fancy, Bobby c. here's a nice lamp to go with all your holiday cheer and lights..!! remember the Movie it was made famous in?Hardy'sTacoma11-30-2005
Gas $2.33 unleaded $2.49 and diesel $2.87 BOY $2.00 great but Florida needs a break ! :-)BHSeattle11-30-2005
Just wondering how everyones Gas prices were doing? Here in FL they just went to $2.oo today.N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL11-30-2005
BAS in Texas..R U still making the aprons? I showed one to a girl in my office today. She loved it. You know, the one with the old-fashioned winter print of kids playing out in the snow? I love those aprons. Hey everyone, nice and frosty here this mornin. It's beginning to look a lot like winter. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas too.pac11-30-2005
Bobby C.. yes, I am courageous. It just bothered me to see what I saw on the front page of today's paper..more and more of our young men being killed. THEY are courageous. But that is war. Maybe I should read the book, Once An Eagle, since I am getting back into reading.pacNashville, TN11-30-2005
Boy, there is nothing like New England class, is there?Marti11-30-2005
Nice to see that everyone is alive and well. Been busy here but finally got up the Christmas lights. Next? Christmas shopping.FANCYNH11-30-2005
Re Hardys Snowman. Wonderful Snowman! I like that other thing too.Bobby C.11-30-2005
Re Outhouse and Dentures JHardy.. No help.. Me and Saddam don't like to climb stairs. DG..I said Implants..yes very expensive,but cows won't eat hard candy without them. I tried.Bobby C11-30-2005
had a rare snow storm yesterday.. here is our contribution to the Snowman family!!HardysSnowing in Tacoma11-30-2005
I found a new addition to your propert search Bobby C.JHardyTacoma11-30-2005
Booby C.. Cow dentures are probably expensive, wouldn't you say?DGPI11-30-2005
Implants 5000.00 per head.Bobby C.11-30-2005
Cheryl Godfrey asked me to post this here: Prayer "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."WebmasterPI11-30-2005
You're in the Army now, you're not behind the plow. The song.WBID11-30-2005
Speaking of cows.....did anyone NOT know that cows don't have upper front teeth? I hate to admit, but I was in my 63rd year (this summer)before I found out. Was I surprised or what.....DGPI11-30-2005
PAC..You are a courageous soul.Bobby C.11-30-2005
Today's headlines on the Tennessean say: "DEATH TOLL MOUNTS FOR 101st Some in Clarksville say it's time to bring the troops home." I say bring the troops home, NOW. I've been to Clarksville where Fort Campbell is - the 101st. I took pictures. I went there with a Vietnam Veteran. He said he was proud to have served his country there. He brought with him to show me pictures, etc. of his Vietnam things. He even wore his Vietnam jacket here. I got a sweatshirt with 101st airborne on it. This is all I have to say for right now.pacNashville11-30-2005
Jane, As far as I can tell it is real and not "computer enhanced". If you look in the background (upper right) there is a faint star that never changes it's position or intensity, while on the left hand side of the screen there is something that is blinking on the house that is not part of the display. It is keeping a steady tempo that is different than the tempo of the song. Impressive isn't it? Lot of talented work. Though you're right, you better hope your neighbors aren't handy with firearms if you're going to put up something like that. Makes one wonder how many times a night they show it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-30-2005
JC.. I got tons of brochures of Nashville stuff yesterday! Will be sending them to you right away.Pam CNashville, TN11-30-2005
Go here for the brain in a box that will allow you to do a Chrsitmas light show with sound at YOUR house. www.animatedlighting.comBobby C.11-30-2005
That light show is impressive. Is it a for real location? I hope the neighbors are friendly if it is.janesouth of maine11-30-2005
Hi Michelle, Nope, of course I don't mind at all. Wish I could take credit for the inventiveness of the show. I can't though... although I'm glad I could share it. Sure does inspire some Christmas excitement, doesn't it? These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-29-2005
To P.Burtt - That "LIGHTS" clip is awesone! Hope you don't mind, I took the liberty of passing it on! I love the music! Thanks.MichelleOHIO11-29-2005
Re: Post 7606. Someone sure is talented. That's incredible!!!RonMass.11-29-2005
Daisy, got your donation for the Katahdin cam, thank you very much...that's overly generous of you and much appreciated! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-29-2005
Only 999.98 from Animated Lighting. I'm gonna get one and re-do my pickup truck.Bobby C.11-29-2005
It's interesting to read the letters, but would be more meaningful with the names. Merideth, Thanks for the wonerful time at the Libby get together, we really enjoyed seeing all the Libby kids again.mona blanchardEaston11-29-2005
P Burtt WOW!!!! loved the Light show !! Thank you so much!JHardySnowing in Tacoma11-29-2005
Some have sent me emails telling me that they were unable to view the "Christmas Lights" video at the link I previously provided. So here is another link for you to see it. If this doesn't generate some Christmas Energy, nothing will! Be sure to turn up your volume for the music (which is, by the way, "Wizards of Winter" by the TransSiberian Orchestra). http://homepage.usask.ca/%7Eamn076/lights.wmv These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-29-2005
Yes Brenda that is a correct guess. Almost time for me to go home, I probably will not come in tomorrow. That's my plan right now.PAC11-28-2005
On the subject of weather, Austin was a record high yesterday....87* and now today, we are at 60* which feels much better to me. After such a hot Suummer and Fall, this dry cooler weather is energizing! Pam, I e-mailed you, but my guess as to what you mailed me.....is the PI Historical Calendar. Great! Thanks! I was going to order one for my office. I have never seen a wolf in Maine, to my knowledge. On the farm, we used to see moose and coyotes wander on by. I live on the edge of the city limits and I can hear coyotes howling at night.BASAustin11-28-2005
WB - 34 is colder than 54 for sure! But I've acclimated to these Calif. temps after living here for 11 years and am sitting here at my computer freezing! I'm about to turn the furnace on! :-) Also - it hovers around 100* here most of the summer, so there's a huge gap there too! But I'm lovin it 'cause it's winter time!connie cCalif.11-28-2005
Connie, It's 34 here in Idaho.WBID11-28-2005
Pam - I can't wait to get my new calendar also! Today it is really cold here. Temps only in the 50's with rain on the way. Feels more like winter. We usually have our tree up and all dec'd out by now. But we were in L.A. area last week. So we're behind this year. Haven't even taken our Christmas card pic yet! Have a ton of stuff to do. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!connie cCalif.11-28-2005
LCD... Imagine the work that went into creating that. I figure the person that did that must be a lighting tech for some band. Really a blast, though. I think that's the Trans Siberian Orchestra music that is being played, but I'm not positive. These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-28-2005
BH - Waht is the little green face for. :-)WBID11-28-2005
:rolleyes:Edward J. BentWilton,Me.11-28-2005
may as well show the Bob cats too..BH11-28-2005
MOOSE HUNTING lots of meat in the ice house this yearBH11-28-2005
WB.. you got it right! I am a kid at heart; that is why I like kids (that is, when they mind me). I like animals too. That's my thing in life, kids and animals, and oh yes, my job! Although I am taking a break for awhile from the kids. Connie, I have my 2006 PI Historical Society calendar. I like it.pac11-28-2005
BAS in Texas - I put something in the mail to you today.. one clue: it is something from Presque Isle about Presque Isle. Enjoy! I love mine!PACnot far from Johnny Cash's11-28-2005
P. Burtt That was sooo sooo cool. Made you want to get up and dance to the lights. LLCDPa11-28-2005
Oh, before I forget, Arch's post reminded me, and I just now got on COM, haven't even read all the posts yet from the weekend. When I was in Maine this year, I was with my aunt & uncle, and we looked for the old Lion's campground in Caribou - see, my Aunt remembered a little more than I did exactly where it was, and WE FOUND IT! It looks much smaller, but the archway is still there at the entrance and a fireplace and a little brook. There is a log-type house there now with a NO TRESPASSING sign. I was so excited to see the place after all these years. When I am on a mission, there is no stopping me!PACNashville, TN11-28-2005
Now.... THIS is cool. Christmas Lights taken to a joyous and inspiring extreme. Check it out, I think you'll enjoy it. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8290192083117426204 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-28-2005
State and federal laws protect wolves, but they are still killed illegally. In 1993, a 67 pound female wolf was killed in northern Maine. In 1996, an 81 pound "probable wolf" was killed east of Bangor. This was from the Maine Wolf Coalition website.Ron11-28-2005
I've been complaining because tonight (almost midnight) we are at 32 degrees here on the coast of Maine. I see P.I. is at 9 degrees, and I feel better. (I think.) lol But, I just returned from two weeks in Australia, and their spring (which to me is hot) is happening now, and they are heading for summer. I seem a bit confused as to what the temp should be, but I'm not confused as to what I would like it to be! Oh, the joys of living in Maine! Happy Winter Everyone! :-)Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierroWestport Island, ME11-27-2005
Now that we have the Katahdin Cam, I thought this was neat. B o T H ArchArch11-27-2005
Looks like there is enough skiing material. For a skiing movie.WBID11-27-2005
Wondering what to do. Go skiing.WBID11-27-2005
BH I figured it was mostly smoke and no fire. Read that story on Coyotes if you get a chance. B o T H ArchArch11-26-2005
DG (re 7579) ... Just happened across this one in a box of stuff my late Aunt Alice had kept in Florida since the 1930s. Mostly family stuff, but occasionally a little gem appears.Dan EArlington, MA11-26-2005
try this site ! :-)bh11-26-2005
I think Moose are a much larger (no pun intended) issue than coyote or wolves will ever be. I will bet you will see a timber rattler sooner than a wolf up close. B o T H Arch I was with a group fishing and we saw a rattler up close at Fish Lake in the 70sArch11-26-2005
Webmaster, I believe that the fish and game dept. in Maine claims that there are no wolves in Maine. However, I have seen two wolves just north of Lincoln. One was jet black and the other was whitish. The white one had eyes that looked like husky eyes. They weren't domestic dogs and weren't coyotes(coydogs). I would estimate that they weighed 80 to 100 lbs. My educated guess was that they had to be wolves. However, in all the years that I have hunted and fished in northern Maine I have never seen one or even a set of tracks large enough to be a wolf.RonMass.11-26-2005
Connie C... I'll be awaitin'.....DGPI11-26-2005
Dan E... For a guy who's been away from P.I. for years and years, you're an excellent local historian. How come you've retained all this stuff after years? You keep coming up with photos only I thought I could. How do you do it from afar?DGPI11-26-2005
Photo didn't appear to scan the first time.Dan EArlington, MA11-26-2005
Looks like some snow on Main Street tonight. Here's what Main Street looked like in 1925 when they didn't plow the streets. The vehicle on the right is Billy Michaud's horse drawn taxi service. The fare was ten cents.Dan EArlington, MA11-26-2005
DG - Got your message re: calendar. Am down at Abbey's visiting til Monday and will email you with my "snail mail" address when I get back home. Thanks for remembering me. Can't wait to get my new '06 calendar!connie cCalif.11-26-2005
Hi Lucy, as far as I'm aware, there aren't any wolves in Maine but don't quote me on that as I'm not a wildlife expert. I've lived here all my life and I've never seen one. Although, if you look at WAGM's (local tv station - www.wagmtv.com) website under the Maine Big Game Photo Contest, you will see a picture by David Michaud of wolves. So, who know, maybe they are here. Can anyone shed some light on this? Are there wolves in Maine?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-26-2005
Lucy C You will see as many wolves where you are as you will in the County. Now you will see coyotes but they are NOT known to attack people. I now live in Texas in the heart of coyote country and I hear them (singing) howling all around every night. The only problem they pose in urban settings is that cats and small dogs are food items for them. Wolves do not adapt to an urban setting as readily as a coyote. All you need to keep the coyotes at bay is a good dog, that is if you see one. B o T H Arch Ex Mapleton in the CountyArch11-26-2005
Greetings from Ohio... I have been interested in your fair town for 2 years now. :-) I am ISO small town USa to retire... The cold will not deter me ,nor will the wind and snow...But the stories I have heard of wolf migration might :-( Is their any truth to that? Happy holidays to all...Great site !Lucy CrissingerBrunswick,Ohio11-26-2005
;-) Greetings to Aroostook County...Some of my greatest Memories are there, especially the 1964-current. Loring 1964-1967CastleHillWalkerGreater Portland,ME area11-26-2005
I am the new Maine, Department of Labor Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist at the Presque Isle Career Center, I also cover the Madawaska and Houlton CareerCenters as well as the Caribou Veterans Center. I am available to help ALL Veterans in checking on their VA benefits, and in providing Job Search Services including help with resumes, Labor Market Information and Interviewing skills. I can also help you register in the CareerCenter Labor Exchange and show you the "hidden job market". If you qualify, there may be funding available for both formal and On the Job Training, or to update skills you already have. If you know someone coming back from the War on Terrorism, please send them my way. Give me a call at the Presque Isle CareerCenter at 760-6300. This is a FREE SERVICE provided by the Maine Department of Labor. For Employers, we can help you find good workers for your job openings. We will screen applicants for you and send you applicants based on your needs. Your listing will be available at any of our 23 Maine CareerCenters and on America's Job Bank. This is also a FREE SERVICE of the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Employment Services. George R. Dean, Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist Presque Isle Career Center 66 Spruce Street, Presque Isle 760-6300 800 635-0357George DeanPresque Isle CareerCenter11-26-2005
DG, Speaking of calendars, mine arrived yesterday. It's terrific. Thanks. My daughter especially likes the photo of the horse-drawn "school bus" with the stove pipe. "Is that how you got to school?" she asked. "Oh, no. We walked barefoot through the snow when I was a kid."Dan EArlington, MA11-26-2005
Connie C... I just remembered.....I owe you a calendar. Send me your CA address again (for the 10th time) and I'll send 'er right out.....DGPI11-26-2005
PAC, I know you were just kidding. You are a kid at heart. The fog has cleared last nite.WBID11-25-2005
WB..I was just kidding when I made that remark. That is really sad about those men. I would not drive in the fog at night either, I would have quit also.pac11-25-2005
Talked to my sister in Texas last night; she saw "Walk the Line" twice and would see it again; she said the film showed his property here in Nashville; we've been out there; JC & Bill are planning a trip here next April. JC wants to see Joe Nichols; I've seen him at the Opry; I've seen lots of them. :-)pac11-25-2005
What can I say, I said I quit, because I did not want to drive in the fog at night; and a week later two farmers lost there lives driving in the fog when their hay truck jackknifed when they had to go off the road to avoid a crane on the road.WBID11-25-2005
WB..wait? I don't have time to wait. I could get on here like ya'll and give ya'll a run for your money! Yes, I'm working today, hoping to leave early. Very little traffic coming in this AM, so nice. Not many people here today at all, parking garage nearly empty. I'm scheduled to work a little on Christmas Eve AM too; I think I'll be driving here for practically nothing, and if there's black ice, I won't be driving here at all. JC called me yesterday and said it was snowing in PI! Had the weather channel and saw some beautiful snow! That is what I missed the most right after I moved here, the skiing, skating, etc. It was cold here this AM, but not for me! I love it!pacCMC11-25-2005
PAC, Still thinking $ you'll have to wait for me. The computer. $ :-) Glad you didn't forget. Happy Thanksgiving, I guess you are working today, I see.WBID11-25-2005
Oh, how I wish I could get on here like I used to, but no time, just no time, and no rest for the weary.. Hey, WB, where's my computer? !! Bye for now, ya'll.PACcold but nice Nashville11-25-2005
Daisy.. You asked if I'd post a 1960 photo of Kit LaFrance. Well, I looked, but found out that his photo, in fact, didn't appear in the year book. It's likely he didn't graduate with us. I'll ask his sister, Florence, who works at a local grocery here in P.I......DGPI11-25-2005
When we moved to Loring I was in the 4th or 5th grade and there was plenty of snow that winter of 1961. Must of been 4 ft. We had fun walking to school and ice skating and skiing and fishing the next summer.Wally BID11-25-2005
waldo,cold indeed!hats off to all of the maintenance crews,ground crews and flightline troops that worked around the clock to get you guys in the air;wouldn't trade the experience for anything. directly or indirectly,am sure our paths crossed during that time.take care,peace.daveohio11-25-2005
Thanks Daisy, much appreciated. For anyone that missed the snow storm yesterday, we've posted a time-lapse movie of it as seen from the S. Main webcam. The re's a link to it on the front page.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-25-2005
20 degrees here this a.m. Webmaster, I just forward the currentMt. Katahdin picture to my brother in Florida. Thank you for adding that to your list of webcams. It halps Mainers-living-in-exile get through the day. My donation is in the mail.daisymid-atlantic11-25-2005
My mother sent me a copy of the historical society calendar. My father would have appreciated it as he was very involved with the society up until the time of his death. Thanks for the work.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina11-25-2005
Katahdin sure looks beautiful this morning.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina11-25-2005
I do have a question for D.G., but it's not r/t calendar. After checking the obits in today's Bangor Daily, I did not recognize Kit LaFrance. How about a high school picture? Thanks.daisymid-atlantic11-24-2005
Dave from Ohio (#7551), That must have been a cold job in the winter pumping fuel at Loring. -Flew KCs there for about 15 months ('67-68), and we always appreciated getting the right fuel load. -Never saw anything other than that. It must have taken forever to fill one of those beasts, 'cuz we'd sometimes have over 25,000 gallons on-board. The fellows I really felt sorry for during the winter were the alert-ramp guards. Man, what a miserable job!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-24-2005
Okay, viewers, listen up....I'm re-prizing the P.I. Historical Society's calendar (long story). Ron Moreau and I have chosen a secret posting number know to us and the webmaster. When that number comes up, you'll be notified. I then will send the calendar out to the winner. Any questions?DGPI11-24-2005
brrrrrrr.......looks like northern maine;spent four years,late 60's,workin' the flightline.....pumpin' jp4 and 115/145 avgas into buffs,kc's,106's and anything else that landed at loring.....to protect aroostook from the rooskies.brrrrrr!peace.daveohio11-24-2005
Snow started here around 2pm, over 2" already with more to come thru out the night. BIG Charlie Brown snowflakes !! Happy Turkey Day all.Nancy GrantFort Fairfield11-24-2005
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! We got about 6" of new snow here in Poland today. The snow stopped coming down at about 2:00. I even went out and slid with the grandkids for a while. What fun! It reminds me of many Thanksgivings of yesteryear in PI. We used to do that many times. I'm sure that many of you did the same thing. Did anyone get the big part of the wishbone? Hope your wishes come true!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.11-24-2005
Have a Good One Y`all Arch and MikkiArch11-24-2005
I wish I were up there in the beautiful State of Maine this Holiday season. Take care of one another, folks, and be very careful if you are traveling this weekend. :-)Marian11-24-2005
Happy Thanksgiving to All !janestill N. of the Mason-Dixon11-24-2005
C-J, sorry for the delay in sending you the information. I just sent it to your email. Have a great Turkey Day everyone! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-24-2005
PIHS class of 1960 viewers.. Kit LaFrance passed away a day or so ago. You can view his obituary in today's Bangor Daily News online....DGPI11-24-2005
Sorry for the (sp) of healthy. I was looking out the window by my computer and in my evergreen tree there was 7 red cardinals and one orange female along with about 8 bluejays. It is snowing very lightly here and what a sight that made. I feed the birds daily so I get a variety. If traveling for turkey today be very careful on the highways. God BlessSherryWindham,Me.11-24-2005
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Be thankful for all you have, not what you wished you had. Stay heathly & happy.SherryWindham, Me.11-24-2005
Oh - Those crazy lazy days of summer, of football, ice cream and pie,WBID11-24-2005
H m m m - Shall I go on vacation. Where shall I go, Well I've got some beachfront property in Arizona, from my frontporch you can see the sea. Ha , Ha,WBID11-24-2005
Happy Turkey Day ( Thanksgiving Day )To Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler and everyone else in this free world we share.WBID11-24-2005
That was 1978 on vacation, went to the beach at Malibu and Jack Nicholson said you know this is a private beach, I said I did not know that. Really nice guy. After seeing the Movie, Anger Management he can really act angry.WBID11-24-2005
Webmaster - Jeff: You haven't let me know yet.....and I know you're busy with all those guys and their crazy messages for the Crown that should be in the discussion group.......please let me know what my password is; I never remember but I do promise to write it down this time and won't bother you again !!! Am anxious to enlarge the photos at the tops of the pages.....thankx.....and regards to your dad and Aunt Barb! ....carol-jeanC-J LougeeKissimmee. FL11-24-2005
Anger Management the movie, Jack Nicholson,Adam Sandler, love the movie, laugh a minute. I remember Jack Nichoson and his wife on the beach in Malibu. He had a VHS camera and I asked if I could take some pictures. I was taking pictures of this woman running down the beach and Jack said I followed real good. I gave the camera to him and was going to follow her and he said wait just a minute that's my wife. Back to the movie - Anger ManagementWBID11-23-2005
Jim Carter, Dan E Re Ginn Farm. Thanks for taking time to respond. The thing is. When I was in the Eighth Grade there was a girl in my class named Bonnie Brown and her parents farm was some where out in the Direction of the airport and I took my bike out there a couple of times that summer. The Ginn farm reminded me of that for some reason and I wondered … ,but I guess not. Nice farm though. Have a fine Thanksgiving holiday one and allBobby C.11-23-2005
Daisy Scroll down on the radar map and you will see radar controls, click on frames and then click on 6 and then click on update map. It will put the storm in motion for the last 6 frames. It shows which way the storm is heading. Neat! Of course you will have to go back to single frame for it to update. B o T H ArchArch11-23-2005
Hi Dwight, welcome aboard!WebmasterPr11-23-2005
We enjoy seeing P Isle .Have a nice Holiday!!Dwight SewellNaples FL11-23-2005
are your K B s all busy today.. mine is ? any favorite recipes out there to share.. We are thinking of having some Lobsthas flown in for Christmas dinner.. and we have done this before they are great! Have a blessed holidayHardysTacoma11-23-2005
Hi, love the Eye on Presque IsleDarleneNewark, NY11-23-2005
Like the song "Reverend in blue jeans" by Neil Diamond "Sing me back home" by Merle HaggardWBID11-23-2005
Good Morning Crown People, Happy and a Healthy Thanksgiving to All. We are going to have a white one this year. Stay warm, drive safely and save room for dessert. Enjoy the games on T.V. LCDLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa11-23-2005
Bobby C. The picture you are referring is the Ginn Farm. I put the picture on there a while back. JimJim Carter11-23-2005
B. Jean Harding has passed away. Governor Baldacci has declared that the American Flag in the Presque Isle area can be flown at half mast, on Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Jean would have been very proud and honored. I will miss seeing her and listening to her. Donnie Chase passed away as well this past weekend and Judy Murphy, who owned and operated John's Dairy Bar many years ago passed away this morning. I wish their families well through the coming holidays!AndreaMapleton11-22-2005
Arch, Thanks for the tip. Hey, what do you know ... it works!! This is an amazing technology, if you get a little help (and instructions) from your friends.daisymid-atlantic11-22-2005
Daisy Just right click on the link and then click on add to favorites and follow thru. ArchArch11-22-2005
Daisy The worst is just leaving Boston. According to the NWS, the County is under a wind and flood watch until tomorrow afternoon. Put this link in your favorites and you can watch the storms. http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet/radsat.html Just click on the readar that you want to watch. B o T H ArchArch11-22-2005
Ron, I think that would be a good idea, but I'll leave it up to you. Good luck everyone.WebmasterPI11-22-2005
Just checked P.I.'s temp. It's as cold here and rainy too. How far south is this lovely weather reaching?? Bobby C ... Arch ... ???daisymid-atlantic11-22-2005
Webmaster, Yes, I think it will be fun. Should I let your members know when they are getting warm???RonMass.11-22-2005
Bobby C, It looks like the Ginn Farm.Dan EArlington, MA11-22-2005
A picture of this farm popped up on the rotation. Can anyone tell me whose farm it is (was). I feel like I know the farm.Bobby C.11-22-2005
BC I never got away from the war games, Medal of Honor, blackhawk Down and that genre. It reminds me of going to the NM fair and spending all my Coke, Beer and Milk bottle money in the penny arcade. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch11-22-2005
MM Yes that is her. B o T H ArchArch11-22-2005
Are you talking about Floyd (Harding)'s wife, Jean?MM11-22-2005
Arch Re step up. Not for me..I build my own high end gaming machines. I play Halo,Doom III,Half Life 2 ect. I'm ready !(And retarded) Won't catch me in no deer stand.Bobby C.11-22-2005
Judy Yes I did read that, but I dont remember him at all. Also in todays paper was Jean Harding, another Mapleton person. She was brought up on the Pulsifer road. It was her Dad that was struck out in front of Silvers back in the middle 50s. B o T H ArchArch11-22-2005
Arch did you read the obits in BDN today ? the one for Donald Chase? do you remeber his farm ? Creasy ridge road?Judy Hardy11-22-2005
Bob C That would be a big step up from Space Aliens and Pong. B o T TH Arch :pArch11-22-2005
DG I already got a calender..could I get an X-Box 360 instead?Bobby C.11-22-2005
Ron, that's a good idea! Should make the contest more interesting. I exclude myself from the competition.WebmasterPresque Isle, Maine11-22-2005
Todays point to ponder.. I read in the Turkey Facts section that "only MALE Turkeys go GOBBLE GOBBLE.. hen turkeys just cluck!JHFoggy Tacoma11-22-2005
What with his description of his activities at the turkey farm, I don't think anyone ought to eat the stuffing at Bobby C.'s house. These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-22-2005
You all need to chill out. I was playing a joke on my friend, DG. The calandar is still up for grabs but the post number will be known to DG and I only. Good luck to all!!! :rolleyes:Ron11-22-2005
Walmart GreetersBobby C.11-22-2005
thanks webmaster cant be home at least i can see homemadmaxinelexington,kentucky11-22-2005
That should be a forfeit, 01 says it all. :rolleyes:Guest11-22-2005
When I was in the SOAP BOX DERBY there was no cheating. My race car was sponsored by Aroostook Real Estate and the best car and driver won at Brewer, Maine.WBID11-22-2005
YOU CHEATWBID11-22-2005
I'll bet it was the latter!!!!!Ron11-22-2005
Well DG, tell us which it was?Ronmass.11-22-2005
DG, Did you ever fly kites on Academy or did the good people who lived there just tell you to "Go fly a kite?" :DRonMass.11-22-2005
I flew kites here at - The field directly south of Aroostook Real Estate at the top of the hill across the street from Gardners' Photography before they built another street south of Hardy St. I flew kites there.WBID11-22-2005
WB, In which fields on Academy St. did you fly your kites?RonMass.11-22-2005
The tension is getting tight, especially when you are in a thermal climbing at 500 ft. per min. above an eagle eyeing you.WBID11-22-2005
Like this you mean? B o T H Arch It is even right for the season, Turkey Buzzard :rolleyes:Arch11-22-2005
When I was a kid flying kites on Academy St. in the fields, I wished I could fly on the kites. My dream can true when I saw the first hang glider in the newspaper in California. I took lessons and learned to fly.WBID11-22-2005
Looks like the County is in for a day of rain and wind. The storm runs down to DC and is moving your way. B o T H Arch :eek:Arch11-22-2005
Soaring above the the foothills searching for thermals. :-)WBID , Mountains11-22-2005
:rolleyes:MartiWest11-22-2005
I would be banned if I gave my answer to that one :D B o T H ArchArch11-22-2005
Arch..It can't be..Those butterballs have that popout thing in them don't they? This one don't have that.. unless it's on the other side. I worked on a turkey farm in P.I. when I was in High School and that was one of my jobs..catching them and putting that popout thing in 'em. It was a hard job.Bobby C.11-22-2005
Its an American Butterball yuh know :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-22-2005
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy the Katahdin webcam!! I just got back last night from the county and Katahdin sure was a beautiful sight. I keep a photo of a summer Katahdin scene on my desk at work, as a reminder of my roots, now I'll see all 4 seasons. Thanks again. CharlotteCharlotteS. Florida11-22-2005
:-) It was FLAVORITE and here is my favorite painting this morning before coffee. yahoo i FEEL LIKE A FLYING TURKEY.WB11-22-2005
Dang, that was fast. What kind of coffee is that? I'm gonna get some.Bobby C.11-22-2005
OK Something to before coffee. ;-)WBID11-22-2005
Happy Thanksgiving to all. One you can print and color. Stay inside the lines Arch.Bobby C.11-22-2005
DG, Earlier today a picture of the P.I. Post Office staff ca 1945 popped up as part of the Webmaster's random rotation. When the photo was originally posted, I believe Marion Fillmore was the only person in the group you identified. Do you know the names of the others?Dan EArlington, MA11-21-2005
Thanks, O Webmaster. These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-21-2005
P. Burt..7430 is gone now too...I guess I just missed it ealier. After your post I went back several pages looking for a post from Arch you we're retaliating against but didn't see it. I just didn't go back far enough! Didn't mean to seem unfair. And yes, it was a funny post (as was Arch's). Although, given my own political standing, I have to admit one was funnier than the other. You and Arch are welcome to post all those you want in the discussion group! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-21-2005
Now, webmaster, as a question of fair play...why is it that Arch's almost amusing anti-Bush sloganeering is allowed to remain on the web site (e.g. 7430), while my MUCH funnier and friendlier little jibes at Clinton and his Kool-Aide disciples are immediately removed? These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-21-2005
Jeff, that time lapse segment of Mt. Kadahdin was awesome! Unbelievable what takes place there that we don't know about because we only get an occasional glance. Very interesting. :-)FANCYNH11-21-2005
TY, A&M. To everyone on COM: Praying that Thanksgiving finds you with family and friends, and also faith, peace, hope and love and lots of extra gravy. FancyFANCYNH11-21-2005
eindrucksvoll B o T H ArchArch11-21-2005
Glad you enjoyed it! The weather up here sure does change fast, especially this time of year.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-21-2005
SPECTACULAR...Hardys11-21-2005
The time lapse web cam was spetacular.. THANK YOU !HardysTacoma11-21-2005
get ready, here we come :D mike :cool: christy :-) corey :cool: austin :cool: michael :Dchristy murnighanwoonsocket, r.i.11-21-2005
Happy Day Turkey, Oooppps Happy Turkey Day Y`all :D Arch and MikkiArch11-21-2005
DG, Many thanks! Happy Turkey, yourself!Dan EArlington, MA11-21-2005
Dan E.... Your calendar is in the system. Happy Turkey........DGPI11-21-2005
Just posted a time-lapse movie of Friday, November 18, 2005 on the Mt. Katahdin page. It shows the full day including sunrise, rapidly changing weather and sunset. :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-21-2005
I read in the bangor paper Maine made $340,000 selling baked potatoes at the Expo in Mass. sold each Potatoe for $4.50 each.. now that's a good markup !JHPacific Northwest11-21-2005
Arch: Yep,I hear it all the time,"Bobby..Make sure you put the toilet seats back on when you finish playing!" Blah Blah Blah.Bobby C.11-21-2005
VH Welcome back....good to hear that you and Phyl are back to Tx safely. I know exactly what you mean about homesick.....I go through it myself several times a year. Certain things, like seeing the picture of the old Presque Isle home, get me that way. I love the older homes and all of their individuality, such a contrast to the new development cookie cutter homes that you see everywhere nowadays. They are popping up everywhere in what was once, beautiful TX contryside...I call them inflatable homes. I love the character and individual style of the many homes that you see in Presque Isle. Send me a note soon. PAC.....did you see Walk the Line? I did, and loved it. Love the man, loved the love story of Johnny and June Carter Cash!BASAustin11-21-2005
AAAH, No Sweat That aint the first time :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-20-2005
Pssst, Arch, you can't park your train there.FANCYNH11-20-2005
BOB C This is your kind of horseshoes :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-20-2005
JHARDY Yah I make the connection to Sleepy Hollow now, a Senior moment on my part. I always said that I have an excellent memory, its just to durn short. :D B o T H ArchArch11-20-2005
Now Arch,,, I am Judy.. Mikkis old school chum.. and my great great grandpa Brannen was the sidings family name sake.. Elizabeth Condon was my grandma's sister and I took care of your grandma in the Nursing home years ago 1969/70s she was very funny.. boy did she like Dr. Hefrich.. she would get mad at us and say she was going to tell Dr. Helfrich on us !! Kathleen and I graduated 1965 I liked Kathleen she was fun.. :DJHardy11-20-2005
JHARDY My Gramma was a staunch supporter of the WCTU, ;-) I will stand on the 5th amendment on that one. If you know who my granny was, you were raised close to the W Chapman road. So I guess the question is who are you or where are you getting your info? :confused: B o T HArch11-20-2005
Gees... that's spelled "inahprupraete" What number am I up to?P. Burtt11-20-2005
I mean, inuhprupraite..P. Burtt11-20-2005
Inappproopriate? Who, Me?P. Burtt11-20-2005
DG re House: I recognize it now. roofline changed. I went to a couple of Walt's parties in high school so I've been in there. Where is Walt now? You sent me this picture of Walt pinning a safety council message on the B. board.'59?Bobby C.11-20-2005
Arch and Bobby My mother always said Lydia Pinkham pills were given out to childless women as the Pharmacist promised "A BABY in Every Bottle" ARCH WAS THAT ROSETTA (Granma) THAT USED TO TAKE THE 3 TABLESPOONS.. OF THE ELIXER?JHardyHumid Tacoma11-20-2005
Booby... That's the home right directly across from my home on Third St. It was built by the Fernalds in 1894. Sometime in the '40's the honcho of the Coke Co. in Presque Isle, Bob Watley, lived there until Walt Christie's family moved there in the mid '50's. Since 1975 Jack Ginty and his family have lived there. The accompanying photo of the same was taken just a few days ago....DGPI11-20-2005
Pg. 2 We continued the conversation on the topics of Maine exiles, the economy of the State of Maine, Moose hunting and why the State requires the “buddy” system when hunting Moose, and how many acres of Maine woods it takes before you are considered a land baron. The “Buddy” system conversation was interesting. While neither of us was sure of the origin of the State’s requirement, we surmised that it was to keep those from “away” from injuring themselves. By teaming up with an experienced, nature loving, local, then there would always be someone to remind them of the three rules. Rule number one: never to drag your trophy by the rear legs. That is the whole going against the grain concept. Rule number two: in case you forget rule number one: Only shoot a Moose next to a road so you don’t have to drag it too far. And rule number three: Moose are not found wearing a bell, standing by a road, mooing! I left the florist shop sufficiently home sick. Regards, VhvhHouston11-20-2005
Over the past week the KB and I traveled to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to attend her mom’s funeral. Post funeral, we were traveling around the town paying bills. One such bill was to the florist. Upon arrival, the KB struck up a conversation with the lady behind the counter and discovered that she was also from Maine. When I asked her where it was in Maine that she grew up. She responded proudly, “in Monson, you know near Shirley Mills.” I had to confess that I had no clue where either place was (located) since I was from Sleepy Hollow, you know, near Condon Hill, half way between Mapleton and Presque Isle.” She knew immediately, saying: “why you’re from The County, aren’t you? I smiled at the KB, “you see?” says I, “everyone knows where Sleepy Hollow is.” more..VhHouston11-20-2005
Question du jour as it were. Who is E.W. Fernald und what street is the house on?Bobby C.11-20-2005
WHAT MOI Cant be me B o T H ArchArch11-20-2005
Anyway.. I already bought a calender off of Jane.Bobby C.11-20-2005
Arch re: fix I don't think so..Webmaster is going to discount the spam and inappropriate comments. That's most of P.Burtts stuff and half of yours and mine plus the spam..Too labor intensive to even try.Bobby C.11-20-2005
RE 7500th entry HMMM, I am on vacation this week so BC and I can fix this contest :p B o T H ArchArch11-20-2005
Webmaster, I love the Katahdin webcam. I have been down that road many times and I still stop on the hill just south of Patten to look and take pictures. It is one of the best spots in the great state of Maine!!!Ron MoreauMass.11-20-2005
I just saw a story on tv about a handyman who was in a Home Depot. He borrowed a used pencil to mark some lumber. He put it is his pocket without thinking and paid for the lumber and walked out. You guessed it....security came out and made a scene. He has been banned from all Home Depots for a year. I remember the good old days when a lumber yard would give you a carpenters pencil with their logo on it. It was good, inexpensive advertising for them. It made me think of the many items that businesses used to give away that they charge for now. Dog bones and yard sticks come to mind. Can you think of others?????RonMass.11-20-2005
Al, welcome to the site! DG, thanks for donating the calendar as a prize for the 7500th posting. As usual, I'll throw in a free year's membership. Remember, the prize goes to the person that posts the 7500th entry after all invalid entries have been removed (spam, etc).WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-20-2005
Thank you for the web cam.I can't wait to get back up there! Mother nature bring on the snow!ALWaterville,ME11-20-2005
DG.....thanks so much for the photos; kind and thoughtful of you. Shall I send you a few cans of Florida sunshine? LCD...how are things going? JMT...how are you coming along since surgery? Did you ever find your birthday message?C-J LougeeKissimmee, FL11-20-2005
Viewers.. The 7500th posting is right around the corner. Don't forget the prize (calendar with 12 old P.I. photos), but ya gotta let me know.............DGPI11-20-2005
Yucky! My mother used to take that stuff. I preferred Fletcher's Castoria. :pFANCYNH11-19-2005
Vaporlock maybe :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-19-2005
They said that stuff wuz good for "The Vapors",but I think it caused the vapors.Bobby C.11-19-2005
BOBBY C I will bet that those bitters were made in the same place that Lydia Pinkhams was made. My friends grandma had three different colors of the stuff, one for nerves and the others for whatever. HMMM 80% alcohol by volume. By the time she had taken 2 tablespoon full of all three she had a good shot every evening :D B o T H ArchArch11-19-2005
DG Thanks, I knew if anyone could answer you could. I noticed the sign on one of the pics that the webmaster has rotating and was curious. ArchArch11-19-2005
Re Poster:I should clarify this. This was a common poster back when,but Was bidding on this particular one because it had hand written on the back, Estella Presque Isle. Maine. The Item got away from me so I'll never know. I have the back of picture saved on some hard drive or other..can't find it.Bobby C.11-19-2005
I think this was one of Estella's posters or ads. It's one of some shop that was in P.I. and I believe might be Estella.Bobby C.11-19-2005
Forgot to add about the Estella Shop.....it sold women's apparel.DGPI11-19-2005
Arch.. The Estella Shop, an early tenant in the Northeastland Hotel after it opened in 1932, belonged to an Estella Thompson. It was located right to the left of the hotel's main door. I have a suspicion that she was the wife of Barney Thompson, who operated the Marble Shop (tombstones) on State St. right behind the hotel. A very early version of the First National Stores occupied the space to the left of Estella's in the hotel. Why doth thou asketh?DGPI11-19-2005
DG Oh great history sleuth, what and who was Estellas Shop next to the Northeasland Hotel. B o T H ArchArch11-19-2005
PBURTT.. you had us going until the last line thata is cute LMAOJhardy11-19-2005
I found this on the CDC website. Keep an eye out everyone, this could be dangerous: November 17, 2005 On Thursday, Nov. 17 a potential case of the "bird flu" has been detected within the United States borders. We are providing the common symptoms of the newest strain of "bird flu." If you feel the following symptoms, or see a fellow employee, or family member displaying these symptoms, obtain medical attention immediately. The symptoms consist of: 1- High Fever 2- Congestion 3- Nausea 4- Fatigue 5- Aching in the Joints 6- An irresistible urge to poop on someone's windshield. If you or anyone you see are displaying these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-19-2005
Ummm..sorry. Arch made me do it.Bobby C.11-19-2005
BOB C You ordered a dry cold one, oooooh you were talking aboot the weather! B o T H Arch :cool:Arch11-19-2005
Er..Uh.. Yeah but.. It's a dry cold.Bobby C.11-19-2005
. .lol, gets cold up they ya huh? :eek:404Hawai'i11-19-2005
Arch... I don't remember an R. Brown at WAGM, but I left there in 1962. He may have come along later.Dan EArlington, MA11-18-2005
DAN E Thanks for filling in the blanks. I dont see how we got along with 2 tv stations back then, but as they say you can only watch one at a time. Do you remember CHSJs transmitter throwing harmonics and overiding WAGMs audio.? Happened every winter. Also do you remember a guy by the name of R Brown that worked there in the 60s I think. B o T H ArchArch11-18-2005
ok, duh, I think it was CHSJ... I'm tiredpac11-18-2005
I remember the Canadian TV station..what was it? from St. John, NB - going home now, see ya'll on here tomorrow.pac11-18-2005
Mean to say "Loring AFB" in the last post.Dan EArlington, MA11-18-2005
Arch... Channel 8 was the only commercial channel assigned to the Presque Isle market by the FCC. Loring APB operated a television station on the channel as long as nobody had applied for a commercial license. When WAGM decided to get into the television business and successfully applied for the Channel 8 license, the Air Force station ceased operations. WAGM-TV went on the air on October 13, 1956. Harold Glidden sold both WAGM Radio and WAGM-TV to former governor Horace Hildreth on October 1, 1957. The Maine ETV Network started broadcasting on WMEM-TV, Channel 10, in February 1963. Maine ETV became the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) in the early 1970s.Dan EArlington, MA11-18-2005
GUEST AGAIN I didnt know that there were different rules for different parts of the country. I am here in Texas and can recieve all the locals on an antenna( some of them kinda iffy) but I pay $4.95 a month so I can get them all on Direct TV. We get 9 or so local chls here so we get more for our money. The access to the local TV stations is Federally mandated so I guess thing are different up in Maine. B o T H ArchArch11-18-2005
GUEST As I remember we had CHSJ & Loring (Limestone AFB) and I dont remember if we MPBN then or not. WAGM Radio saw what was coming and started a TV station and complained about the competition and had them shut down. Loring only had a low power transmitter just for the Base at the time. B o T H ArchArch11-18-2005
Arch, now WAGM won't let anyone in their viewing area get CBS from a satellite dish. It's understandable why they are afraid of competition!Guest11-18-2005
OOOPPPSS Don Messers Jubilee in that last post. B o T H ArchArch11-18-2005
PAC If you dont remember Stompin Tom then you never watched Tom Messers Jubilee on CHSJ, one of three stations when I was a kid. Jeez I must be OOOOLLLLDDDD. :-) B o T H Arch I can remember when there was no WAGM TV, we watched TV from Loring until WAGM had them shut down.Arch11-18-2005
Bobby C.. I'm leavin' early today, but sorry, no can do from the Hard Rock; you'd think I'd have connections by now after being here 15 years. Alan Jackson is stuck in my car tho (his CD that is). Arch..Stompin Tom who? never heard of him. I meant the movie is supposed to be darn good. Reese Witherspoon is from here, her daddy is some kind of doctor here. Went to a breakfast theater thing here years ago and a guy mimicked Cash so well -good show. Working here in the AM, so I just might go see the Cash film.PACNashville, TN11-18-2005
RAD....send me the site at home. Looks interesting.DGPI11-18-2005
Hey DG, Want to see what Ron Joyce(the guy who sold Tim Horton's) did with some of his money. Look up "Fox Harb'r" and watch the video's. That sail boat couldn't go under the Halifax bridges. Cost was US$50 million. Tiger Woods has been there to get his game in shape. Very secluded. Fly in and out and no one will know where you are.RADNova Scotia11-18-2005
RE:Lorrie 7394- Echo Lake is where the balloon took off.Kendra KHouston11-18-2005
Re:post 7403 Hey Arch, Stomping Tom's song "the good ole Hockey game" will sure liven up a crowd quickly. they play it at the Halifax Metro Centre quite oftenRADNovaScotia11-18-2005
To you fine folks of Presque Isle and other northern ME towns - what kind of work do you do and what goes on up there for weekend fun and relaxation? Do many of you visit the coast regularly?Craig Stouffercentral PA11-18-2005
Ed, you're very welcome, glad you like the pictures.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-18-2005
:-) The scenic cam pictures from Thursday and Friday are among the best ever. Thanks for showing different scenery and the wonderful Fall early Winter views. EdEd WoodruffTallahassee, Florida11-18-2005
PAC Johnny Cash couldnt hold a candle to my favorite singer, Stomping Tom Connors. Man I was glued to the TV when he used to be on Don Messers Jubilee. :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-18-2005
Jeeze..good job Arch. Pac..Take the day off..post from the Hardrock.Bobby C11-18-2005
Well, I do declare - it is as cold here as in PI or colder. Yee Haw! Something big going on in downtown Nashville this AM - long line of people all around the Hard Rock Cafe. Heard on the radio this AM that "Walk the Line" movie about Johnny Cash is a must-see.pacCountry Music City USA11-18-2005
B o T H Arch :DArch11-18-2005
Part of the official version: The 3 set of on August 11th, 1978 from Presque Isle in Maine. The first 4-5 days of the flight went like clockwork, the crew did not experience any of the problems they had had on the previous Double Eagle flight. On August 16th Double Eagle II went through a harrowing experience. The atmospheric conditions surrounding them caused the balloon to drop a staggering 19,500 feet to their lowest point of 4,000 feet. This was, and still is, known as the Big Drop. Luckily they were saved by the sun, which heated the envelope again and the balloon was able to rise and reach its highest point at 24,900 feet. The flight ran very smoothly from this point on and by the time they had reached the coast of Ireland all 3 knew that this was going to be a successful attempt. They began to discard some equipment, throwing propane and oxygen canisters and batteries into the sea to make the balloon lighter. Landed in France.Bobby C.11-18-2005
Fancy: Yes you got to write that stuff down or people will doubt your credibility. Write it in there now and then use a little chlorinated water and a hair dryer to fade the ink.Bobby C.11-18-2005
Bobby....1763?? I checked my diary and couldn't find any references to Echo Lake being in existence. Maybe I forgot to write it in there. :rolleyes:FANCYNH11-18-2005
Somewhere in my Scrap (heap)..Book I have their autograph Maxxie Anderson Ben Abruzzo Larry Long ? we went to their send of meal at the North Eastland in P.I. they autographed a napkin for us..JhTacoma11-18-2005
Here is the Double Eagle II took off on the Spragueville Rd and made it across the Atlantic! lots of people there to send it offJH11-18-2005
The Memorial @ Echo Lake is where the balloon CRASHED or TOOK OFF? :eek:Lorrie11-17-2005
Yeah..Joseph Michael and Jacques Ètienne Montgolfers er' sumthin'. It was around 1763 or so. They landed some where in Humperville or maybe took off there ..I can't remember. I wasn't there at the time ...I was in Algeria at the time but I seen 'em fly over on their way arund the world. There is a memorial to them down near Echo Lake where they crashed.Bobby C11-17-2005
BOB C Was that the Montgolfier Bros. balloon they are talking about? B o T H ArchArch11-17-2005
I would bet $$ that Voscar the Maine Photographer has photos that he took of that ballon launch.daisymid-atlantic11-17-2005
I remeber the balloon flight!! The bigest event that I can remember! Back when we could run all around and not worry about being kidnapped!Times have changed a lot!Kendra KHouston11-17-2005
Lived there in late 70's and early 80's as a child. Best memories. Remember the Balloon Flight!!!Jerry Mihelic, Jr.Goodwell, OK11-17-2005
Arch.. I saw that Christmas lights went up to 90.00 a barrel this week. Still cheap tho' Two barrels should keep the house warm all winter. Hi Heather.Bobby C.11-17-2005
I lived in Pennsylvania all my life and moved here 3 years ago. I miss the east. I used to go to maine every fall and camp. I miss that too. This site makes me feel like I am there.Heatherlas vegas11-17-2005
I never said a word, here is TX redneck Christmas lights. B o T H Arch PS I read that some little town here in TX is missing its village idiot???Arch11-17-2005
ONCE Again outdone by my neighbors :DJH11-17-2005
I got my Christmas decorations started a little early. Did my truck last night. Downside is..now I gotta walk to the beer store.Bobby C.11-17-2005
Arch..you're gonna get fined.Bobby C.11-17-2005
BOB C This is for you :D B o T H ArchArch11-17-2005
BOB C You came in last on that button, I hit that befor I opened my mouth and put both feet in and I wear a size 13. :-) B o T H ArchArch11-17-2005
Bobby, yep, that's it. It's a bit pricy but I wanted to do it right. Now you know why we were asking for donations! :DWebmaster11-17-2005
Wow! Webmaster! Is this the model you got? I was thinking maybe 49.99. This,however, is a good one..cost more than a trip to the dentist. I ..huh.. just hit the link under the picture so it's not gonna be a trade secret I'm giving away. I simply beat Arch to the button..a rare event for me.Bobby C.11-17-2005
P Burtt, but Mount Katahdin is so generic! Broad hipped women give birth to wonderful beings!! Besides, Jennifer Lopez could never stand a northern Maine winter!! loldaisymid-atlantic11-17-2005
Daisy is right, it DOES look like a woman lying down. But with those hips, maybe we should petition to rename it "Mount Jennifer Lopez". These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-17-2005
Daisy - Yours is a lovely interpretation of Katahdin.MichelleOHIO11-17-2005
I have always thought Mount Katahdin looked like a woman laying down, as you drive down the 95 just out of Houlton. The snow covered slope to the right is her head ... the larger snow covered slope is her hips ... all snuggled under a winter blanket. Not only am I a full blown liberal, I am an old cloud watcher too.daisymid-atlantic11-17-2005
I am so happy to see Katahdin! It is refreshing. Thanks for making the webcam a reality! :-)MichelleOHIO11-17-2005
Thanks Arch, I'll have to try enlarging it and see if I get the same result! Now the Skycam is more of what you would consider a "photo" as it is taken from a regular hand-held digital camera. :-)Webmaster11-17-2005
Try hitting "refresh"....newsprint don't move. Anyhow, thank you Jeff...nice job!FANCYNH11-17-2005
Talk about open mouth insert BOTH feet. :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch11-17-2005
I think that was supposed to be a compliment from Arch.FANCYNH11-17-2005
Webmaster I enlarged the pic and it didnt pixelize as normal, it looks like a newsprint photo when enlarged 300%. B o T H Arch :oArch11-17-2005
I'm very happy everyone likes the new cam. Thanks for your comments :-) Arch, I'm not exactly sure what you mean. The picture is a live photo taken every few minutes by the webcam.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-17-2005
THAT IS BEE-U=TI-FUL!!!!!!FANCYNH11-17-2005
Webmaster Is that a camera view or a photo? B o T H Arch :confused:Arch11-17-2005
I agree w/ Steve Blanchard ... that view makes a person homesick for Maine!! That mountain is some lady! Thanks for your work in accomplishing the task, Webmaster.daisymid-atlantic11-17-2005
In Patten on the Pioneer Wireless radio tower which is located just off Rt. 11 on the North end of town.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-17-2005
Webmaster, Where is the Katahdin cam located?RonMass.11-17-2005
The Katahdin web cam is beautiful. Thank-you for the view. The only problem is, I'm starting to get homesick after being away for over 30 years.Steve BlanchardWhiteville, NC11-17-2005
Folks, I'm pleased to announce that the Katahdin Cam is now on-line! A huge thank you to Pioneer Wireless for making this possible. The camera was installed November 15th in the middle of a snow squal during which they couldn't even see the mountain. And then, all day yesterday, it was so foggy you couldn't see 5ft in front of the camera (the camera is 45 feet up a radio tower on top of a hill). So, it wasn't until this morning when the weather finally broke we could tell what we were looking at. Just keep in mind, however, we may still need to change some of the camera settings on our next trip down. But not bad over-all! KatahdinCam.comWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-17-2005
Webmaster, thanks for adding the "enlarge" feature for those random, thumbnail pictures. It's a great enhancement.Waldo LVassalboro11-17-2005
ITEM 8225997461 $22.95 eBayFANCYNH11-16-2005
would anyone know were i could buy one of those checkered hats with the ear flaps thanks rob :confused:robertnc11-16-2005
Connie C and Danny E... Sure, I'll send you each a calendar. About $12 with postage. I'll send 'em out in a couple days. To remind me, send me your snail mail addresses to my office e-mail: lensusa@mfx.netDGPI11-16-2005
Webmaster... Make sure everyone is reminded from time to time of my offer of a P.I. Historical calendar with 12 old P.I. photos for being the 7500th poster....DGPI11-16-2005
Here's one fer ya PhilchelseaTacoma11-16-2005
Here you go Daisy. Name of Project: Haarp This is not the kind played by the angels. Soon will be getting blamed for every anomaly imaginable.Bobby C.11-16-2005
Looks like the area had all sorts of weather there today. We were in mid 60s here, just outside D.C. Strange weather all over the U.S. Wonder if the Big Guy is trying to tell us something??daisymid-atlantic11-16-2005
Thank you, N Clark. Do you know what year? And is he a relation to you? These Colors Don't RunP. BurttSchenectady, NY11-16-2005
P Burtt Cecil Clark died many years ago he had cancer.N CLARKSilver Springs FL11-16-2005
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you... well, I pretty much always feel like a nut. [b]These Colors Don't Run[/b]Phil BurttSchenectady, NY11-16-2005
Filabert:PBurtt Philburtt did anyone every make that comparison .. I could not help it I have a Filabert tree(spelling) in the yard here and I thoughtPhilBurtt.. anyway thanks for the reminder we will tune in to Johnny Cash.. We loved Martina McBride last night singing that Kristofferson song.. she has a good presentation.. have a wonderful day..got to go and see the movie coming out about him I hope it isn't too "trashy"Hardy'sSunny Tacoma11-16-2005
re north cam: May have moved it back because the Walmart lights flare the picture at night. May have moved it back just cause he wanted to.Bobby C.11-16-2005
DG, does that still make Tim Horton's a Canadian owned business?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-16-2005
Beats me what the Tim Horton attraction is, but here it is...By the way, did everyone know that Tim Horton's is owned by Wendy's?DGPI11-16-2005
no more Tim Horton's on the web cam? :-(tenlee11-16-2005
Don't forget... Johnny Cash Special tomorrow night!P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
Or a pair of these. I use Firefox for my browser and the weather warning says rain and sleet also. The snow is in advance of a warm front. B o T H ArchArch11-15-2005
might need this by morning!Jh11-15-2005
I see that N Main cam moved again. I guess we are gonna have to move Tim Hortons across the road. :D B o T H ArchArch11-15-2005
JH Yes and I`ll bet it is as cold as a well diggers hip pocket in January too. ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-15-2005
I bet Mantle Lake Park is gorgeous tonite in that beautiful snow!JH11-15-2005
Also... Cecil Clark. He was older even back then in the late '60's, so I think it's safe to assume he's not with us any longer. Anybody know whatever happened to him? Nice guy.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
Any of you know whatever happened to Gordon and Barb Everett? They used to live out on Greenridge Road (or Old Clark Road, as some of you know it). They moved into the McHugh house when the McHughs moved out around 1971. Gordon used to manage the Singer Sewing shop (and he played a wicked guitar). Their son Jimmy also was beginning to show promise on the six string when I lost track of them.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
DG, I'll take one of the PI calendars, too. Can we send the ten bucks to you?Dan EArlington, MA11-15-2005
DG - I doubt that I'll be the 7500th entry, but I sure would like to have one of those calendars. Are they taking orders? I will gladly pay the postage as well!connie clairCalif.11-15-2005
Viewers... The 7500th posting is close by. I'm offering a 2006 calendar produced by the P.I. Historical Society as a fund raiser for its fire station restoration project. It has 12 old P.I. photos one for each month. Has a $10 value. I'm giving one away as a prize for the 7500th posting. I'll even mail it.DGPI11-15-2005
FRUSTRATED: Hey, if I don't flatter myself, who's gonna? And considering that they are playing with half a team, the Pats are doing fairly well (not withstanding the Colts debacle). I'd smoke a cigar in their honor (but I think New York now considers that a hangin' offense). And, yeah, I like the old logo better.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
Should have read that last entry more carefully. I did not mean to infer that Bobby C. was a kid ... just has the spirit of one.daisy11-15-2005
Bobby C, Please! You are not a kid anymore ... in the physical sense ... remember, bones don't mend like they used to. loldaisymid-atlantic11-15-2005
PAC I had the flu when I was up in P.I.so I didn't do as much as I wanted to,but I 'm gonna take another shot at it this Winter I think. On my to do list will be to go in to DG's office with a white cane and dark glasses and beg him to heal me..also want to hitch a ride up Academy St. on the bumber of a car like I used to when I was a kid.Bobby C.11-15-2005
Let's move the smoking debate and all associated tangents thereof into the discussion area please :-) Looks like we're in for some nasty weather over the next day; Rain, Sleet, Snow. :-( I bet you southerners are glad you're not up here now!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-15-2005
P. Burtt, Don't flatter yourself. Enough already. Hey how about those Patriots.Frustrated Daily Guest11-15-2005
It's not that I hang on your every word. I just like irony.Bert Philips11-15-2005
BERT: I reserve the right to change my mind (ANOTHER right we Americans are supposed to have). But it's nice to know that you hang on my every word... even those several months old.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
Boo! From the Wuthering Heights cam.Bobby C.11-15-2005
Pam - the cheerleader pix should be in your email....c clairCalif.11-15-2005
From the archives... "Okay, I'm done with the political... none of us really has the answers and we're not likely to change anybody else's mind about what the right way to do things should be. I like the site as it has been... a place to talk and perhaps reminisce about Presque Isle. There's enough strife without polarizing this little oasis." P. Burtt July 8, 2005Bert Phillips11-15-2005
Bobby C.. what a shame, we didn't meet each other when we were in PI..they say (who's they?) that there's a reason for everything. I'm just now getting around to reading what's been put on here since last Thurs or Friday; might as well, since work is slooooow here today.PAC11-15-2005
Connie in California..Am I here? sort of. I see the politicians are baaaaack. I've been away for a few days, was off work yesterday b/c I work this coming Saturday. I've been humming the words to the PIHS song - I love it. I was digging around too and found my varsity "P" and three yearbooks. I had mentioned on here before that I wish I still had my Wildcats sweater, but I remembered we had to turn those in - we had to turn all that stuff in; no, wait, I think I kept my megaphone, but I don't have it now. OK, try sending that pic to me; thanks!PACwarm and balmy Nashville11-15-2005
PBurtt you're not infriging on MY right to be "Well just wierd" now are you? :-(Guest I guess11-15-2005
TENLEE: You're right. No one should HAVE to breath in second-hand smoke. But the important word there is "HAVE". No one HAS to patronize a restaurant or bar that allows smoking. There are plenty of bars and restaurants that do NOT allow smoking even in places where it is legally allowed (or they have VERY well ventilated or non-smoking designated rooms and areas). I also agree that PUBLICALLY owned places can certainly (and should certainly) ban smoking. For instance, the DMV should, of course, ban smoking because it is a PUBLICALLY owned establishment and nearly everyone, at one time or another, MUST visit it.P. BurttSchenectady NY11-15-2005
Teddy Bear? TEDDY BEAR??? What the... Gees, JHARDY, you're going to ruin my well-groomed reputation as a snotty, boorish troublemaker. I can't imagine who this person is who thinks of me as a Teddy Bear. Hopefully it's a girl. Otherwise, that would be just... well, weird.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
CRAIG: Are you suggesting we outlaw farting? Or should we leave it as it is right now... a matter of courtesy and not a matter of law. Understand, I have NO problem with a restaurant owner (or any other private individual) that wants to ban smoking in his or her establishment. But the government SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED to ban it from a privately owned businesses. Likewise, if a restaurant or bar owner wanted to ban farting, I have no problem with that. But I don't want the government dictating that. The lefties seem to want to wield the law as their own private "sword of proper living". If they don't like how you live, that want to cut away your rights until you live the way THEY think is proper. That's NOT the way America is supposed to work. America is supposed to be the Land of the FREE. You live the way you want to live until you infringe upon the rights of another. In MY privately owned business, you should have NO right to dictate that I must disallow a perfectly legal activity (especially one that is intrinsic to the business I'm doing). My allowing smoking in MY establishment is NOT infringing upon YOUR rights (because you are NOT required to enter my establishment). In fact, it is EXACTLY the opposite... by you allowing the government to dictate that I disallow smoking, YOU are infringing upon MY rights as a PRIVATE citizen.P. BurttSchenectady NY11-15-2005
What's his name can put down the liberals all he wants. All I know is that a lot of conservatives are very uncaring. Look at GW's uncaring attitude toward the environment while still gov in Texas. I bet Mr. Smoker wouldn't like it if I sat next to him expelling gas out my butt. That should be MY choice.Craig Stouffercentral PA11-15-2005
PAC - are you out there? I did some digging and found the '67 J.V. cheering squad. Here are the names: Sylvia Gartley, Natalie Coffey, Dianne Coffey, Debbie Stephenson, Susan Brown, Barb Osborn, Barb Rand, Me, and Pam Ashley (Captain!). If you give me your email address, I will forward you the photo from the yearbook. It's kind of grainy, but you can make it out. I would post it on here, but I've tried before, and it doesn't work for me! I'm not very computer savvy. :-)connie clairCalif.11-15-2005
On the smoking issue. I am a smoker, and I do not believe anyone that chooses not to inhale second-hand smoke should have to, HOWEVER. I do believe we smokers have a right to smoke whether in designated areas outside, or vented areas inside.... but I just believe it should be a choice that we the individuals make. Yes, you can say that a waitress has a choice to work where there is smoking or not. I agree. And on that subject, there are so many jobs out there...it isn't funny! None of this present generation seems to want to work. Another whole subject we can discuss if you so choose. Yes, you can say, non-smokers should not have to breathe it if they choose not to. I again agree. But... I still believe, as a FREE American..... if I won't to smoke, I should be able to. Not necessarily everywhere...but SOMEWHERE. I am one of the most respectful smokers there are. I don't ever light up in someone's car or someone's home that doesn't smoke. But when it comes to the vast outdoors, I'm afraid I feel that my cigarette is not contributing any more to the negative effects to the environment than all the vehicles, the factories, etc. Again, there should be a balance in my opinion.tenleewestport island, me11-15-2005
:rolleyes: Smoking is a pet peeve of mine as I worked so long with what it does to people and because of my loss and others I have lost to it.. and the asthma I got living with it.. but you do have some good points and Wa. state has even hinted that smokers could be fired from jobs if their company has it in their policy .."NO SMOKING" I also know how we all felt years ago with the mandatory helmet, seatbelt and carseat laws.. it seems that we are mandated by laws about everything.. but the choice not to smoke should to me anyway mean I don't have to inhale others smoke.. when I shop dine etc.. also I know someone who knows you quite well and that person told me you are a big teddybear who loves to be an instigator .. night now.. past my bedtimeJHARDYTacoma11-15-2005
Hardy, I'm sorry about your husband, truly. And, of course, cigarettes aren't good for you. That is, indeed, why smokers tend to live shorter lives. But, still, the choice should remain with the individual. There are a LOT of things that we do for pleasure that may end up shortening our lives or severely handicapping our future. The choice to do those things should remain with the people who want to do them. Others may choose NOT to do them, and that is their right as well.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-15-2005
Oh my first husband of 23 years died from Lung cancer but he chose to smoke so I guess that was what he wanted to do .. he passed away in 2000 with metastic from lung to brain cancer is very cruelHardy,J.11-15-2005
P Burtt.. in your response you said smokers tend NOT to live as long as non smokers.. why would that be do you think?Hardy11-15-2005
And over-weight people. Can't forget them. We should probably refuse to "contribute" to the health care of fatties, too. Gees, come to think of it, there are a LOT of criteria we can use to decide whose health care we should refuse to "contribute" to: anorexics, drug users (including prescription abusers), alcoholics (or heck, even casual drinkers), polo players (horses are dangerous), those suffering from venereal diseases (a little abstinence goes a long way... they didn't have to indulge), HIV sufferrers. I mean, in the end, why should we "contribute" to the health care of ANY of these souls? Their problems are their fault, right?. Man, we could save a FORTUNE!P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-14-2005
Daisy... do you drive? Is it okay if I don't contribute to yours? And, by the way, it is well established that NON-cigarette smokers add more to health expenses than do smokers. Know why? Because they tend to live longer. It is the ELDERLY who balloon health costs. So, using YOUR thinking, we should probably stop "contributing" to the health care of the elderly.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-14-2005
P. Burtt, Is it okay if I refuse to contribute to the cost of your health care?daisymid-atlantic11-14-2005
This is indicative of the new mentality in these United States. It used to be that if you were sitting in a movie theater and a young woman sat next to you smelling a little too strongly of perfume for your liking, you would either quietly indulge her, or you wight excuse yourself and move to another seat. Nowadays, the response is likely to be that you would give the young lady a dirty look before rudely telling her that she stinks and that her stink "offends you". Then you would call management to have her removed. Once home, you would jump on the interenet to find some way in which perfume smell might be dangerous to the public at large (a "perfume allergy" would fit the bill), and then you would try to find a way to have perfume banned from public places. That's now life is these United States.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-14-2005
It shouldn't be up for a vote. Not EVERYTHING is up for "majority rules"... if THAT was the case, then most of the rights that YOU hold dear would have been gone LONG ago. These eateries and bars are PRIVATELY owned and smoking is a LEGAL activity. The OWNER of the restaurant should be able to indulge his customers of this legal activity shoud he or she choose to... not YOU or any other voter. Golf balls are dangerous, too. They are hit hard and go fast and if you are hit by one you can certainly be injured (this is MUCH more of an established fact than is the "fact" of cancer due to second hand smoke (which there is almost NO evidence for)). By YOUR criteria, the PRIVATELY owned golf courses should have the use of golf balls banned (because they can possibly be dangerous to others than those that are using them). You should NOT be allowed to dictate to these PRIVATELY owned establishments in accordance to YOIR definition of proper living. And if being a "danger to the community and others around you" was the criteria to ban an activity, then not only would golfing be illegal, but so would driving your car. You should abide by the motto "live and let live", not by the new liberal mantra of "live and let live... as long as you live by our definition of proper living." If you don't want to "endanger your health", then don't go to restaurants that allow smoking and leave those that enjoy such places and activities alone.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-14-2005
P Burtt, I do not agree with you if you drink a beer the smell is inside you, and out into the septic and if you don't drink and drive you don't usually injure anyone.. however Smoking kills.. it endangers the smoker, the people living with a smoker and takes my air away and other asthmatic who is in your vicinity, Are jobs so plentiful that people can choose where they work.. ?smoke residue is carcenogenic to humans and ya know what it ruins the woodwork, curtains and electrical equipment too.. I am a Registered Respiratory therapist and have worked in Pulmonology since 1970s and I know alittle about the subject.. Tacoma and most of Washington VOTED it out legally.. and wants to be smoke free by majority of the votes thanksJudy HardyTacoma Wa.11-14-2005
Gees, I just got back from Montreal and ate at a very fine French restaurant. And you know what?... after my meal I lit up a beautiful, rich Montecristo #2 cigar (actually, get this... the WAITER lit if for me), and sat back and relaxed. Many others around me did the same. Here in New York (and many other states including Maine), the GOVERNMENT decides that smoking shouldn't be allowed in PRIVATELY owned establishments (thereby removing CHOICE from the PEOPLE and giving it to... who else, the GOVERNMENT). Imagine that... the friggin' Canadiens are more free the WE are!! Land of the Free, indeed. I am astounded at our willingnes to allow the government to intrude upon our private lives. Luckily, some states aren't following this anti-American trend. If you don't like smoke, find restaurants that don't allow smoking. If you don't want to work at a restaurant with smoke, don't apply for a job at smoke-friendly restaurant. There are plenty of non-smoking restaurants for you to work at.P. BurttSchenectady, NY11-14-2005
Yeah Arch,but I'm the type of guy that puts a bumper sticker on after the election..The winners. Heh ..HehBobby C.11-14-2005
BOBERINO C Did I send you a link for a page where you can make yer own :D GWB bumper stickers? B O t h ArchArch11-14-2005
DG If you have the ladies last name go to search on the obit page, it went back a year and found my Dads so you should find what you need. B o T H ArchArch11-14-2005
Jeanne, Just go to the BDN's and bring it up and print it off - or tell me when she died and I'll email it to you. I'm bored and just reading the daily chit chat to get my laughs!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska11-14-2005
Jeanne...Can't get your aunt's obit from the BDN....too late. I, however, have access to past Star-Heralds. Would that do? Forgot her last name....DGPI11-14-2005
D. Delong re:Beavis This is Beavis Smith the 3rd or purred as you will and as my search found him. I suspected something,but not a cat with a Red Sox hat.Bobby C.11-14-2005
Beavis. I dont know for sure but I would be suprised if you couldn't drive to Glazier At least with a 4x4 on one of the woods roads. And I am sure that in the town of Allagash that you could find a guide that could get you there. I understand that the Muskies have really taken over the waterways in that part of the state. Good luck and good fishing.dick DelongBrooksville Fl11-14-2005
Did you displaced County folk know that you can watch the local news online? Just go to www.wagmtv.com and watch the 6 o'clock news. You will get the latest newscast. Enjoy!!! :-)RonMass.11-14-2005
How difficult is it to get to Glazier Lake.Is floatplane the only way to get there?Would like to do some spring Musky fishing.Can anyone recomend a guide service?Thank you. Beavis J. Smith the 3rd of ScotlandBeavis J. Smith The 3rdLoch Ness Scotland11-14-2005
Craig. Its been a few years since I have made the trip to Escourt but would guess its about 21/2 to 3 hrs. from PI. I used to work for the maine forest service and we had a ranger stationed there so I have made the trip a few times.dick delongbrooksville fl11-14-2005
DG, I'd love it if you could send me Aunt Liz's obituary from the BDN. Bank you very much! I have been out of work for 2 weeks. Had emergency gall bladder surgery on October 30th. Will work half days this week and be back full time next week. Thanks again.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach11-14-2005
Dg re photo: DG.. I will send the 49.95 to Beltway,Washington D.C. to the abandoned horses fund. It has become obvious to me that the world bankers and powers that be realize that their mounts have been spotted and therefore are useless to them. They will soon be riding new stock from the left side of the corral. Stay alert. Of course the riderless horses will continue to be tracked by the local posse to keep the sheeple happy.Bobby C.11-14-2005
How long does it take to get from Presque Isle up to Estcourt Station? I'm sure there is not much reason to go, but I'm just curious.Craig Stouffercentral PA11-14-2005
dg....I thought Jeff had it around somewhere up there....1614 Woodbay Court, Kissimmee, FL 34744-4000; that should certainly get it here as long as you have sufficient postage on it!! And, thanks so much! Will send you our new Colorado address when it's available.C-J LougeeKissimmee FL11-14-2005
cj.. Have your "aunties" photos ready for sendoff. Need your snail mail address.DGPI11-14-2005
Does anyone know if all the transplanted Yankees in Houston ever get together? It seems like it would be fun.native PI girlHouston11-13-2005
ALA Karl Rove B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
Booby C... Speaking of $49.95, Mademoiselle Fairweather will be knocking at your mailbox in a few days. I promise you'll be mighty surprised. Send the $49.95 to the Carl Rove Relief Fund....DGPI11-13-2005
RBS's right...no negative comments on Booby C.. RBS and I will just have to come to his rescue. Besides, we enjoy his shtick........DGPI11-13-2005
thanks for movie info I was thinking we were being picked on ... sounds like Bobby you know how to enjoy yourself.. I use this for relaxing..HARDY11-13-2005
GUEST 4 This page has a nasty comment filter,so you might as well be nice. :-) B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
HARDYS We went to see the Wallace and Grommit movie recently and we got in for $5.50ea but that was senior price. B o T H Arch In a big city theatre here that movie is $6 child $7 Senior and $9 AdultArch11-13-2005
Guest4 Your 4th one made it. We don't like negitive comments about Bobby C.. He's oursRBSMo11-13-2005
Hardy, Movies: About the same price here. It's the popcorn and candy and drinks that kill ya. I bring my own... peanut butter sandwiches and some vodka.Bobby C.11-13-2005
Arch and anyone.. what is the price of a movie at a movie theatre down your way or up in the county or Florida Bobby C. We hadn't been since the" Revenge of the Sith" We went to see "Derailed last Evening" $6.75 for matinee and $9.00 regular $7.00 military kids 6$ boy it is very expensive ! as compared to yesteryearHardy's11-13-2005
BOBBY C Hey It isnt me making you crazy, must be all those whacks on the head ;-) B o T H Arch AHHH just trying to use a function I found this morning.Arch11-13-2005
Arch! Your making me more nuts than I already am..What in the H-- are you tryin' to do ! Yes Dan..really..a place of honor. Took me awhile in life to appreciate some of the people who took the time. (to cuff me cross the head.)Bobby C.11-13-2005
HHHHMMM I will try again, maybe it will work this time. BoTH Arch :confused:Arch11-13-2005
Bobby...I'm sure it will hang in a place of honor!Dan EArlington, MA11-13-2005
Dan Re Fairweather Photo: Thanks Dan, I appreciate that,but I just sent DG 49.95 for an 8 by 10. What a deal!Bobby C.11-13-2005
Here is all the lyrics to The Happy Wanderer I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back. Chorus: Val-deri,Val-dera, Val-deri, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-deri,Val-dera. My knapsack on my back. I love to wander by the stream That dances in the sun, So joyously it calls to me, "Come! Join my happy song!" I wave my hat to all I meet, And they wave back to me, And blackbirds call so loud and sweet From ev'ry green wood tree. High overhead, the skylarks wing, They never rest at home But just like me, they love to sing, As o'er the world we roam. Oh, may I go a-wandering Until the day I die! Oh, may I always laugh and sing, Beneath God's clear blue sky! B o T H Arch If you want a Midi of the song archnmik@dodgeit.com dodgeit.com is a disposable email addy and is only good for 24 hrsArch11-13-2005
Bobby C, I have the Fairweather photo you're looking for.Dan EArlington, MA11-13-2005
Re Bud Leavitt's theme song...  "The Happy Wanderer"   I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back. Val-deri,Val-dera, Val-deri, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-deri,Val-dera. My knapsack on my back.Dan EArlington, MA11-13-2005
Push the wrong button and its gone..... Wanted to say...Thanks to all Veterans for a job well done. Thank you for the service you gave. I for one appreciate having a great country to live in and places like PI. Thanks.BillOrlando Fl11-13-2005
BOB Most of the deer here in TX are real small. A big one will field dress out at 100# B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
OOOOPPPPSS AG Code stop working, HMMMM wonder what happened. JEFF Did you ruin my fun ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
This little fawn is one of only 250-300 surviving members of the Key Deer species of Florida. When fully grown, they are only 24-28 inches high at the shoulder..hardly enough to make a couple Whoppers. If these little guys lived in Aroostook they’d have to build tunnels to get around in Winter.Bobby C.Largo,Florida11-13-2005
[b]Big Dummy push wrong button[/b] B o T H [i]Arch[/i] :rolleyes:Arch11-13-2005
Re: the Bud Leavitt show. I remember my dad watching that show every week. Remember the theme song? It went something like - "I love to go a wandering along the mountain trails, and as I go I ???? my knapsack on my back. There was more... It was a pretty catchy tune also. Karen in Ohio, are you near Columbus?c clairCalif.11-13-2005
OOOOPS Pushed wrong button while testing for new smilies. B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
Arrrgh. :oBobby C.11-13-2005
nnnnn mmmmm mmmjjjuuikkloo mmm :splat:Arch11-13-2005
As it is Veterans Day, may I start a roll of Honored Veterans from or in PI. Would be honored to see your loved ones who have served. Pete Lavway,Allen St. Served in Navy. Served in PI police as detective, to keep PI safe and secure. Pete was my cousin. Salute!Bill LichtenbergOrlando Fl.11-13-2005
Hey thats neat :D B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
RON Yep thats him, I remember him very well. I just couldnt remember his first name. He would have you rolling in the aisles in no time. I can still do a pretty good imitation of his storys but he was the master. Down here it used to be that Justin Wilson (TV Cook in later years) was the rage but he wasnt even in the ballpark with Bill. B o T H ArchArch11-13-2005
Arch, That would have been Bill Gagnon from Brewer. He had the French dialect down pat but spoke perfect English when not on the Bud Leavitt show. Isn't it sad that his performances would now be considered in poor taste? :confused:RonMass11-13-2005
Would love to hear from anyone who is a fellow exile that is nearby.Karen (Ouellette) CromleyWarren, OH11-12-2005
Hey I just remembered an old Aroostook word that I havnt heard in years, Stivver,as in My reumatiz is so bad I can just stivver around. :D B o T H ArchhcrAxT, auhsoJ11-12-2005
OOOOOPPSS Goofed again, I figured he talked like he does on those Beht oops Bert and I tapes. B o T H Arch The only Maine humor I really liked was the fellow who used to be on the Budd Levitt show. Fellow by the last name of Gagnon. Now it wouldnt be politically correct humor. Ahhh for the old days. :-)hcrAxT, auhsoJ11-12-2005
PAC, In reference to your comment about the Allagash accent, I know that my whole family found it intriguing. They would end each sentence (and really about every other word) as if it were a question, like you said, going up in their inflection, even if they weren't asking a question. I wonder if that accent is still strong up there. #7179 PI Resident, It is upsetting that the spectators of the basketball games do not sing "To Thee Presque Isle" at the games any more. I think it would be really cool if a bunch of us got together and ran out on the floor and showed them how it's done. BAS, Judy and I could strap on the pompoms and PAC could get her megaphone. At one of my HS class reunions, they called all of us former pompom girls up, gave us blue and white balloons and made us sing the song. There were a few la-la's and na-na's but pretty much we made it through, remembering most of the words and some of the pompom motions, especially the da, da- da, da- da- da- da- da- da. Hey! Arch, I heard somewhere that Tim Sample is really from Fort Fairfield. Waddya think about that?Harriet BitarSouthington CT11-12-2005
Here's a nice photo of the grandstand stage in 1929.....the days when a fast,fast race was done in 2:05 and a piece.....Photo was taken right in front of the paddockDGPI11-12-2005
That women was a lamb in wolf clothing. I was nothing but trouble in her class. I broke my collar bone on the last day of school and was laid up most of the summer. She came to visit me at home twice that summer. Got to know a totally diffrent lady.RBSMo11-12-2005
JH..Man, are you in trouble. Do you know who your messing with ? That woman will reach out from beyond..on the other hand..she may take the comparison as a compliment..in which case you shall be with her in Math Heaven getting lots of hugs and kisses.Bobby C.11-12-2005
RE; to 7239 I think that might be J. Edgar Hoover in Drag! I saw one of his photos in the FBI file tape online and I think that is him.JH11-12-2005
Yeah Webmaster. Every time I start going thru the backpages looking for something I get side-tracked by the sheer abundance of interesting stuff and forget what I was looking for in the first place.Bobby C.11-12-2005
Re DG: Fairweather Photo. Whichever one you think the best.Hanging it above my work area would be a great motivator for my lazy self. I hate bieng slapped around more than I hate work. TwoWingsky..Heh..Heh.. chuckle..chuckle Got milk ?Bobby C.11-12-2005
Arch, german shepard is about the size of it!! Couldn't feed a family for a week! Thought everything was supposed to be bigger and better and Texas! LOLKendra KHouston11-12-2005
A brother-in-law was born in Huston and went to college there. It's a small world.jane11-12-2005
In regards to the previous posting of George Bush and the turkey, I think the turkey's name is Monica Twowingskymarc libbyportland maine11-12-2005
I love the recent skycam view because you can see the water again. Thanks.janenear the Mason-Dixon line11-12-2005
What I am wondering is how did so many of us come to live in Texas now. My husband was employed by the US Army Corps of Engineers New England Div, and in 61, he was given a choice to go to Hawaii and work, or come to Houston. He chose Houston because he wanted to get in on the ground floor of the building of what is now the Johnson Space Center. He loved Houston,and no matter what I threatened him with, he refused to retire in Aroostook refused !! . :confused: :rolleyes: :eek:MarianHouston, Tx11-12-2005
Folks, we've upgraded our Scenic Cam: http://crownofmaine.com/camscenic.php Bobby, if you got that picture from the top of the Guestbook then the original larger version is also in the archives somewhere. It's just a matter of finding it. Might be easier to have DG send you a print ;-)WebmasterPI, ME11-12-2005
Booby C.... I have a whole album just full of Edith Fairweather photos from 1915 to the '30's. Watcha want?DGPI11-12-2005
Who has this picture? I need this picture pretty bad.Bobby C.11-12-2005
cj.. Sunday mornings are unbusy at the Wal*Mart photo center where I do my copying. The "aunties" photos will be in the mail Monday if you mail me your snail mail address at 769 Main St. 04769DGPI11-12-2005
Arch.. I'll quit when I need glasses :cool:Bobby C.11-12-2005
BC Yer demoralizing the troops and bolstering the enemy, ya better quit. ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-12-2005
Turkey knows which side his bread is buttered on.Bobby C.11-12-2005
Nanny, a few weeks ago I emailed you and you did not make yourself known to me????Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska11-12-2005
My boss is from Freepot and has been here for over 30 years and that guy still doesn't say his r's!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska11-12-2005
OK, It's after 9 here and there's 5 of us viewing? No one tired? What trouble can we stir up with Arch and Bobby C in bed?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska11-12-2005
DG...did you manage to get all your extra jobs done today? Like getting pictures mailed? Sorry to be such a pest...C-J LougeeFlorida11-12-2005
Re: 7194 Hi, PAC and JC - Janice's maiden name was Kelley. I used to work with her sister Lena who is now Lena McDougal. Their aunt, Rose Barnes, lives on the Spragueville Road in Presque Isle. JC, I'm sure that Bill knows Rose. You know me too. We've talked many times at the Shrine Club. Bye for now.NannyPresque Isle11-11-2005
JH Nahh Tim would say now Thats AHT cause he aint from Aroostook and we use so called hard Rs. Those Downeasters talk funny, paht for part, pahk instead of park, cah for car & etc: ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
I love the skycam!Stefan BurnhamNashville, Tennessee11-11-2005
WELCOME M HILL What part of Texas? I am S/W of Fort Worth. Origionally from Mapleton B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
Enjoyed the site. Presque Isle is my hometown. The pictures brought back memories. :-)Mary HillTexas11-11-2005
Arch.. as TIM SAMPLE would say.. "Now that's Arrt,Real Arrt!"JH11-11-2005
JH They have a snowglobe one of those at Costco, Mom, Pop & Baby snowmen singing Christmas Carols in the snow (styrofoam pellets) Must be at least 8ft in diameter. B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
Jeff Use a good Java Applet snowfall on a real old timey Christmas Pic. I use a free one from Anfy for my Christmas Screensaver,wallpaper. B o T H ArchhcrAxT, auhsoJ11-11-2005
Bobby C Google CounterPunch for a Laff a minit :D B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
JH, not sure I will do that, but now that you mention it I think it would be interesting to do something involving Christmas decorations/lights, etc. Can't promise, though ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-11-2005
Heres oneJH11-11-2005
To WEbmaster on your scenic cam are you gonna place one of those 12 to 15 feet inflatable Christmas scenes out there on that nice pristine field of snow ? do they have them back there? man those things are ugly, some of them anyway they run off a warm air compressor and look funny and out of place some times here.. just a joke today for you thanks for all you do!Happy Veterans dayHardys11-11-2005
We love trains we take a train ride around Mt Rainier and it is an old Steamer.HardysWashington11-11-2005
Kendra K There are supposedly Virginia Whitetails here in the East Texas Piney woods but I have never seen one. Like you all I have ever seen was the size of A German Shepard. B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
Arch, There are no "deer" in Texas, only fawns they "qualify" as deer. LOL Couldn;t believe my eyes the first "deer" I saw when I came to Texas!!Kendra KinneyHouston11-11-2005
Dadblamed computer, rotten ratazafratizit B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch11-11-2005
This is captioned Maine redneck bird hunters. Notice the license plate. B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
Good guess, it is a Texas deer stand B o T H ArchArch11-11-2005
It is a Texas deer stand, good guess B op T H ArchArch11-11-2005
Arch re flood: This is what we're working on. I dreamed it up a year ago.Bobby C.11-11-2005
JH is right I THINK... or maybe a Texas style birdhouse or deer stand...or it wuz put up there for better A.M. radio reception. Anyway it isn't mine. :confused:Bobby C.11-11-2005
Arch is that one of Hmeland securities new guard shack on the Border? :confused:JH11-10-2005
What it is? :cool: B o T H ArchArch11-10-2005
Arch.. Betcha prolly think I don't know what that thing is.. Huh?Bobby C.11-10-2005
BCs new house set up so he dont have to worry about flooding :D B o T H ArchArch11-10-2005
cj... Just placed the "aunties" photos on my list of things to do tomorrow. Sorry I forgot, but they're "in the bag" now......DGPI11-10-2005
DG Danke vielmals B o T H ArchArch11-10-2005
PAC , I think the background is the only thing that is different on your computer. The rest should work fine.WBID11-10-2005
WB, the Security Code is a feature we've added to help cut down on the amount of spam that gets posted to the guestbook. It basically unsures that only humans and not computers (spam robots) can post entries.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-10-2005
Boy oh boy, I've really done it now - I've messed up my computer right here at work....... This has been a very strange day from the time I came in this AM, and it's not just me. :Dpac11-10-2005
PAC : If I could keep my job I would send you the money to buy a new computer for home use. I only worked 7 days this year.WBID11-10-2005
WB, sorry I was not being sarcastic. OK, I tried right clicking on the pics, set as background, what? didn't enlarge, I don't think we can do that, at least I don't know how to. I do not have a computer at home so I really don't spend that much time figuring out computers, I just use one at work.. BAS, would that be Wesley Walker?pac11-10-2005
Pam, if you're still puzzled about what WB is talking about.......awhile back, concerning the pics that the webmaster is posting, you mentioned that you couldn't see them very well, so WB is trying to help you out. Comprende?? Where is ole man winter??? Not in Austin for sure..80 here now and the past few days have been high 80's. :-( I liked getting the words to the PI Song after all these years. I'm sure that I never knew it all and being a "pom-pom girl" I know that we must have "pommed" to it more than once. I don't know the tune tho. Allagash, yes, I like their distinct accent too and as a young camper there in the late 50's early 60's, I sure liked the boys.....ha! one in particular and I even remember his name.BAS11-10-2005
WB - That question needs to be answered by the Webmaster. I don't know - just do it - ask the master.pac11-10-2005
PAC - I read an entry today that said you were having difficulty enlarging some pictures; the entry has since disappered. What is this "Enter security code"WBID11-10-2005
JC-I've been wondering about you today. I guess my memory gets pretty active when I'm stressed, which I've been since being back from PI. I sure do miss it there. I'm not sure of the spelling of McBrierty..I liked the way they talked. Really different, nice accent.pac11-10-2005
Gee, Pam what made you think of that? I used to hear that Allagash accent all the time when Janice Robbins lived here - remember she was Janice - oops, now I've forgotten her maiden name. I'll have to ask Donna Keegan. OH, oh was it McBriety (sp?)JCPI11-10-2005
WB - Right click on what picture - whatcha talkin about? I'm tarred today, been babysittin for 6 days now. (that's tired in southern talk). Hey ya'll, want me to start talkin southern on this here guestbook? I used to stop at this one gas station in Horseheads, NY and a guy asked me one time - what part of the south are you from? I said, the south? I'm from Maine. When we went to the Aroostook Bible Camp in Allagash, we started to pick up their accent - remember how they went up on the ends of the words? Some of you won't know what I'm talkin about, but some of you will.pac11-10-2005
Who gets to go go up on the roof and fix the skycam. Draw straws?Bobby C.11-10-2005
we are just having breakfast here.. Webmaster the Fog cam on the lake is a gift from Heaven.. thank you.. :-)Hardy'sSunny and Cold Tacoma11-10-2005
PAC - Right click on picture, and set as background or whatever you chose and you can see it better, though the clarity might not be as great, accordingly to the picture.WBID11-10-2005
P.I. guest - I was kind of sad to hear that they don't know the words to the PIHS song. I remember singing it at all the games. I had to laugh at myself though because of the recollection of some of the words which I got wrong! Maybe I actually did sing it that way thinking those were indeed the correct words! It has been over 35 years ya know. :Dc clairCalif.11-10-2005
Hey,I like the new position of the N.Main camera...the panoramic view is better than the intersection view.Rod Cray11-10-2005
Thanks so much for the words to the PIHS song! This has inspired me even more!pacNashville, TN11-10-2005
DG...still waiting for my "aunties" picture; I hate to be a pest, but you said to keep reminding you! LCD...still here but packing a little bit faster! Tag sale this weekend will help a lot with some larger and heavier, unwanted items. JMT...condolences; hope you're feeling better, and regards to your mom. PAC...didn't the Siding look some different to you? Almost strange...C-J LougeeKissimmee11-10-2005
When it gets quiet on here, just leave it to me and I'll spice things up on here with some good stuff. :-) Hi ya Arch and Bobby C and everyone else. I miss seeing some others on here like VH, BAS, CJ, Norma Jandreau McEntee, where are ya? and others.... I know there is someone else in PI who looks at this every day and doesn't comment - come on out.pac11-10-2005
OK folks this is the official school song. I just a copy of the AD's office: To thee Presque Isle, our school worthwhile Glory and honor ere be thine Everyone stand, give it a hand Our school will always shine. Fair Blue and white Emblem of right Not shall our name revile Full proud to be a part of thee Our dear Presque Isle. So cheer awhile, for dear Presque Isle Set the echoes ringing clear Now three time three we will cheer for thee Our school we hold so dear. Through wail or woe Where ere we go Our devotions never shall die And through coming days in life's busy ways We will cherish our Presque Isle High.JCPI11-10-2005
Videocam okay?DGPI11-10-2005
The Mustangs- that was Wendell Hudson's band- I remember they were amazing. Does anyone who went to PIHS from about '67-'72 remember the long stretch of Vienna Sausages for school lunch? As I recall, we had them everyway you could imagine-Guest11-10-2005
Arch RE: too Quiet When PAC and Connie and Fancy and J Hardy and friends are on a roll... I be quiet and just read.Bobby C.11-10-2005
Was just thumbing through some old yearbooks looking for the song. Didn't find it, but I know I will at some point. While looking through a couple in the 70's I noticed how short we wore our skirts! Remember that? Also looked at the 67 yearbook - skirts were not nearly as short then! Also, a great picutre of "The Mustangs"...remember them?JCPI11-10-2005
Correct version of PIHS school song: To thee, Presque Isle, our school worthwhile, Glory and honor e'er be thine. Everyone stand, give her a hand, Our team will always shine. Fair blue and white, emblem of right, Not shall our name revile. Full proud to be a part of thee, our Dear Presque Isle. Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da Then cheer a while for dear Presque Isle, Set the echoes ringing clear. Now three times three, we will cheer for thee, Our school we love so dear. Through weal or woe, where'er we go, Our devotion never shall die. And through coming days in life's busy ways, We will cherish our Presque Isle High. There may be an incorrect word or two. It's been more than 40 years since I learned it and I was never a student at PIHS. The sad thing is that the vast majority of PIHS students today (including the cheerleaders) have no idea what the words are and many don't even realize that the song has words. When it is played by the band at ball games and assemblies, they all stand up with their mouths closed.PI residentPI11-09-2005
BC You are too quiet and you know what the Green Machine says about the quiet ones. :cool: B o T H Arch Hey, That P 38 link is only about a 40 min drive from here.Arch11-09-2005
Yeah - point the cam at Tim Hortons.Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA11-09-2005
Arch... Tomorrow I'll repoint the camera into the direction you've requested, BUT....ya gotta remind me. Send that reminder as an e-mail to lensusa@mfx.netDGPI11-09-2005
DG I vote to point it at Tim Hortons. B o T H ArchArch11-09-2005
PAC... you are quick with your wit.. I enjoy that..Judy Hardy11-09-2005
They need to do SOMETHING with the Northern Lights Motel... like renovate or something. My relatives stayed there and they sure wish they had stayed somewhere else. Oh well, we surely do not live in a perfect world - "that's why there's Walgreens" - that's on TV!pac11-09-2005
Folks, the N. Main cam is back up now. Just in time for the snowy mess that's headed our way! DG, when you get a chance, adjust the viewing angle as you see fit! Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-09-2005
I wish I were in Maine now. I visit there once or twice a year but haven't been to PI since Oct of 2004. Did the owners of the Northern Lights Motel sell it yet?Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA11-09-2005
Pam - I'm with you on the positive stuff. The simple things in life such as old high school songs give you a much better feeling! I went into Cunningham when we were home also and was rushed so didn't get to see all the pixs either. Nellie Guerette took me in to find the pix of my dad on the Gouldville basketball team. He just had them laying in a pile in the janitor's room. He took me to Netherland Typewriter, and I made a copy of it. And I think Nellie is going to take all of those pixs from Cunningham and just hold onto them.c clair11-09-2005
I'm so glad we're onto something good again - yea! We need to talk about positive things again. I'm going to print guest's PIHS song so I don't have to keep going back on the guestbook..I'll just have it at hand.pac11-09-2005
Connie..I started cheering at Cunningham 6th or 7th grade, then all thru high school. No,I do not think we cheered together on the squad. When I was in PI last month, I went into Cunningham and saw all those pictures, and I didn't realize there were so many there. Who is going to get all those pics? There was a very good one of Edith Fairweather too. I was kind of rushed, the guy who let me in had to get going. I wanted to see the gym again where I started cheerleading..so many good memories.pac11-09-2005
Guest - oh how funny! You must have been writing at the same time as me, and also interesting how we came up with similar but different versions. -:)connie clair11-09-2005
Thank you guest - I think I know who you are. :-) :DPAC11-09-2005
Pam - yes I remember the P.I. high school song! To continue where you left off.. everyone stand, give us a hand, our team will always shine Rah-Rah-Rah. Fair blue & white, emblem of right - long may our name prevail... Full proud to be a part of thee our dear Presque Isle. I may have it mixed up a bit, and there could be more. But it's a catchy tune for sure. I remember cheerleading too. I was a cheerleader at Gouldville and also at Skyway for 7th,8th&9th.(I still have the photos of it) And then at the high school for 10th. I remember being in the hospital with strep throat during a big game around Christmas time and some of the girls from the team coming to see me. Weren't you on the team with me? It was JV cheering. Somehow I remember you being there....connie clairCalif.11-09-2005
I think it went something like this: To thee Presque Isle Our team worthwhile Glory and honor ‘ere be thine Everyone stand, Give them a hand Our team will always shine Fair blue and white Emblem of right Naught shall thy name revile So proud to be a part of thee Our dear Presque IsleGuest11-09-2005
Does anyone remember the PIHS song - "To thee Presque Isle, our team worthwhile, honor and glory ere be thine.... that's all I remember right now. I loved the basketball games; basketball was really big back then and being a cheerleader for 7 yrs starting at CJHS thru high school. There was a lot of excitement in that gym and when the boys would run thru the big hoop onto the floor. I can just see it now!PACwarm Nashville11-09-2005
BDN today has story about Cunningham schol again..check it outJH11-09-2005
Nancy: Thanks for your comments. We each have a right to our opinion. It is interesting that you brought up health care. Just how many years were you a military spouse? Obviously not long enough to retire as one. Otherwise you would be aware of the endless efforts of Ret. Col. Bud Day to get the Govt. to live up to the contract they made to many G.I'S. This battle is continueing. Granted, things have improved considerably in the last five years,but I wonder where we would be today had Col. Day not dedeicated his time and energy, along with many others, to correct this situation. Maybe some of our retired military who entered the service in the 50's will join in and let us BOTH know how THEY feel about this subject. I am merely the spouse of a retired G.I. and can speak only from my experiences. However, I don't belive we are ever to old to learn from others who have lived it. Have a great day Nancy and continue useing your FREEDOM OF SPEACH. Just remember those who have given their lives, military (or) civilian, so that you and I can continue having this freedom.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.11-09-2005
RL....The GI can turn down an assignment...it's called not signing up. As far as the under paid GI, I use to be the spouse of an under paid GI, and people use to say how we had it made, and it upset me, how could it be that we the military people had it made? Now as the spouse of a civilian - I can now clearly see how we had it made to them, we didn't have to struggle with daily necessities of Housing/Electricity/Heat and the best benefit - Health coverage. Now I look at my military son and say the same words to him, you have it made. Try living on the outside and see how many civilian employers pay for your daily necessities as a benefit. So perhaps the GI's bring home pay is less, but add in those costly benefits and I believe the paychecks would be more balanced than we think.Nancy GrantFort Fairfield, ME11-09-2005
LCD I think he has an overfull deck, a couple extra Jokers :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch11-08-2005
Bobby C. Do you ever play with a full deck?????? Now I will be watching for Arch to come back with something off the wall for you. It keeps the Crown interesting. LLCDPa11-08-2005
A civilian contractor candidate attending "Civilian Contracting 101" class somewhere on the Mediterranean.Bobby C.11-08-2005
JH, I think you can only vote by mail in Maine if you aren't physically able to go to the polls. At least that's my understanding. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-08-2005
WEBMASTER.. DO PEOPLE IN MAINE VOTE BY MAIL ALOT? on the west coast it is heading that way Oregon is ALL vote by mail. yes I voted today but here in Tacoma :pJHardycold but sunnyTacoma11-08-2005
Well, it's official, Lowes is coming to Presque Isle! They will begin demolition of the old movie theater building soon and expect to open for business in the 4th quarter of 2006.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-08-2005
Have been catching up after not checking the guest book for several days. Noticed the comment from Larry. I'm sure everyone over there is doing a great job and my hat is off to you. You mentioned the civilians being killed, doing the same job as the military and nobody noticeing. Every life is precious, however, the civials can turn down the assignment, the G.I. can't and the civilians make far more money than the G.I.. I know this because my son was in the Special Forces. He injured his knee during a night jump and was given the option of taking on a desk job or being honorably discharged. He accepted the discharge. After extensive therapy he recovered. When the war in Iraq came about he considered going back in and had been accepted but had not actually sighned the paper work when a civilian contractor offered him three times the pay as the military had offered. Doing the same job as you put it. Sorry Larry, he may not be the brightest boy in the world but since he could serve his country and still make a decent living he opted to take the civilian job. I'm proud of him and the choices he has made but let's not forget our UNDER PAID G.I.'S.R.L.FT.WALTON BCH. FLA.11-08-2005
Just seeing if I am up and running yet.JohnMaine11-08-2005
Ron, It was all the way down close to the dead end I lived a block down from the Bishop Twins. 125 Barton. DG can tell you the name of the Insurance man who lived next to us. I use to baby sit his girls and now one is a Hygenist in Fl who cleaned Char's teeth. Small world huh!!! Webmaster, Hit the booth on my way home for lunch. Had the place to myself. LindaLCDPA11-08-2005
Did everyone remember to vote today?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-08-2005
Linda D. I remember coming over to your house once....many, many moons ago. Which house on Barton was it? I'm thinking it was near David Parker's house???Ron M.Mass.11-08-2005
Freaken' DG has cut off my access to the North Main camera.Bobby C.11-08-2005
OOOPS forgot how to spell my last name.LC DUMONT11-08-2005
DG, as Arch suspected, all those photos have come from the guestbook archives. I think most of them were submitted by you! Ie, the one of Whitey was posted by you on 7/18/2005 (just search for Whitey) ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-08-2005
Andrea, Mae is back to work today after four weeks of being Down Under. Have not talked to her yet but Char told me this was her first day back to the real world. Ron M. Nice talking to you and I guess Char already got info from you regarding Marilyn. Come to think about it she use to have to drag you around with her when she came over to our house on Barton St. Do you remember that. LindaLinda Coury DuMonPA11-08-2005
And Webmaster, another thing.....Howcum your photos are so fleeting and permanently unposted?DGPI11-08-2005
Webmaster.. Where'd you get that photo of Miffie, Whitey and Al? I took that back in '67 in Malmark's. I'm glad you've got it, but where'd you get it? I'm surprised to see it......DGPI11-08-2005
BOBBY c. that picture is precious!! what a band of sweet innocent kids.. so you raided gardens huh? ?? I wonder how many raspberries they got to eat! I used to pick raspberries for Sam Russell on the corner of the Parkhuurst road across from the Maysville grange.. for 10cents a box.. to earn Fair money my cousins and I we ate more than we picked but somehow after a couple of days we lost our taste for them ! thanks for the pictureHARDYS..soggy Northwest11-08-2005
Northland Days This is how it was ..see. We had just come from Boston and we wuz living in the Northland Apartments while Mom and Dad looked for a house. There were lots of newcomers there in the apartments. That’s Mr. Titcomb’s house right behind us..He had a garden with great huge raspberries and peas and other stuff. Early morning was the best time to sneak in there. The other house is Donny Delong’s folks house. Donny had lots of comic books. This was a good place to live because behind us was all woods and Mantle Lake where there was some hollow weeds that you could smoke like a cigarette and apple trees and flowers that you could pick and sell for big bucks if you went door to door. If you got your face dirty and wore old clothes you would make more.Bobby C.11-07-2005
Yes Ron that looks like a head to me.. snow drifts must have been awesome with nothing to wing them back with.. like modern plows.. I was impressed when I saw how Idaho plows snow out here in the west ! Big augers like snoeblowers we used to use in our "DOORYARDS" in Maine.. :DJHardy11-07-2005
Arch, right you are! Google is clever, but probably not that clever (yet). :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-07-2005
I will bet Jeff is getting a lot of the photos from ones posted by members. B o T H Arch The giveaway is the Feeder Farm Pic. :DArch11-07-2005
Judy...Great photo. There are several interesting pictures -- including this one -- of Sweden Street from 1890 to the present on the Caribou Public Library web siteDan EArlington, MA11-07-2005
Linda Coury Dumont, We haven't heard from Mae. Is she close to coming home? How was her vaca to Australia?AndreaMapleton11-07-2005
I that a guys head by the barber pole?RonMass.11-07-2005
Here's an old newspaper clipping from my scrap (heap) book it's of Caribou..Judy Hardy11-07-2005
I'm on a roll now.. Webmaster, I cannot enlarge the photos your putting on here; guess we can't. My vision isn't as good as it used to be.pacNashville, TN11-07-2005
We have gorgeous trees here this fall, the prettiest I have ever seen in the 15 years I have been here..bright orange, bright red, bright gold..even prettier than any I saw in Maine last month, but October 2004 Maine's trees were absolutely spectacular! The last few days when I've been driving around, I keep saying, "Look at those trees"!!! I think Tennessee got the color this year!pacbeautiful TN11-07-2005
Re: Pic Good Morning, Dad Miss you. :-)FANCYNH11-07-2005
Arch, If my memory serves me correctly the remainder of that song is: "... We're all in our places with sun shiny faces, for this is the way to start a new day." Does anyone remember putting on the "Golden Gloves" in Miss Glidden's second grade class? Boy, just think if we did that every day. What a nice world it would be. Have a great week everyone! MeredithMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.11-06-2005
Its too QUIET I guess Im gonna have to sing y`all a song or do a dance or something. I know what, lets all sing a song we sang every morning at school. All together now, Good morning to you, Good Morning to you. were all in our places with bright shiny faces etc: and thats where ny memory stops. :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch11-06-2005
Jeff Thats great, I was driving myself crazy trying to figure how they could do it. ArchArch11-06-2005
Arch, I'm the one guilty of putting the PI photos on the guestbook.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-06-2005
Jeff Is that you or Google putting up those photos of PI? B o T H ArchArch11-06-2005
It looks a lot better than most of the traffic sign here in Tejas, heck they even shoot at the informational signs on the on the major hiways. :confused: ArchArch11-06-2005
Re: Humvee Don't look in any worse shape than a Texas pickup truck just returning from a hunting trip.Bobby C.11-06-2005
ARCH, you must have found that picture in the dictionary right next to the word "riddled"!!FANCYNH11-06-2005
A pic I run across on the web. Save the pic to your desktop or wherever and open them with windows pic and fax viewer and blow them up and look close. Man that thing and the people in it caught h--- but I bet that they all got out alive. The company that I work for cut about a half million pounds of the armor for Humvees under contract to the Red River Arsenal over in East Texas. All cut with 2 large 3000 watt Lasers. The sheets of plate are 1/2in thick and weigh 1470lbs for a 4X10 ft sheet. B o T H ArchArch11-05-2005
Bootfoot I hate to hear that they have shifted to safety enforcement at the expence of the rest of it.It would seem that as much attention could be paid equally to both, but as you say they have to bring in that money. I remember the local Warden in Mapleton, a very strict but fair man. You knew the laws and as long as you followed them he was fine, but if he thought he had a reason he would watch you like a hawk. We run up against the young Warden from Fort Fairfield while hunting up in the Realty, he gave one of the guys a ticket for a loaded weapon on or about a motor vehicle because we had came back to the truck for lunch and the dummy leaned his rifle against the truck while we were eating. We gave that Warden fits all the rest of the time we were hunting, we run him to death trying to catch us doing something wrong. Both ArchArch11-05-2005
I have been away for awhile, so I have not been up to date on what you are talking about, however, I did enjoy some of those "Butt" pictures of "pumpkins" LOLLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut11-05-2005
Hi Arch, Ya, I see what you mean. I never thought about all of the reservoirs and man-made lakes. The laws have changed here, too. A smaller limit because there aren't as many fish as there was is one big change. The wardens used to be more interested in poaching, catching over the limit etc. Now there is less chance of either, so they check on safety related things and, especially, registrations and fishing licenses. They have to collect money to keep the state's revenues up... It doesn't seem as if kids fish as much as they used to when you were here. Maybe too much walking and wading? Not enough instant gratification?? No CRT???Bootfoot11-05-2005
Bobby Cs new backyard swimming pool and its the only portable one in his neighborhood. B o T H ArchArch11-05-2005
Bobby Cs new backyard swimming pool ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-05-2005
Hi BOOTFOOT Let me start by saying that the guys I fished with had a 14ft Quachita aluminim and a 9.8 Merc so that it didnt have to be licensed until the laws were chsnged. Down here you could fish with a cane pole with no retrival device (reel)without a license in your home county until a few years ago. You can use a trot line with as many hooks as you want (a set line) and not watch it. Or a lot of people use gallon jugs and let them float down the river or on the lake.Also as many poles as you want. If you dont have an onboard fishfinder & sonar and a temperature guage you might as well stay home. Also if you dont have a bass boat with at least 120 or more HP you aint fishing. Here in Texas you have to remember that almost all lakes are man made reservoirs so you can guess what it looks like on the weekends in the summer.You have to have enough life preservers for all hands but only small shildren have to wear them. To top it all off, its my boat and my beer and I will do as I please. Its illegal to boat and drink but Texas leads the nation in drunken driving and boating accidents. I gave up fishing when I left Mapleton and I guess it was for the best. B o T H ArchArch11-05-2005
Hi Lois, Things are ok here in the County. The ground is saturated because of all of the wet weather, but I think that most of the farmers are done digging. They got sort of a reprieve temperature-wise and were able to get back and dig the russets that were not located in wet holes. There is some snow on the ground north of Caribou but none remained in the PI area. We're waiting for winter, but aren't in any rush if you know what I meanbootfoot11-05-2005
Hi Linda Coury Dumont, Nice to see your note. Yea, I can remember the black FSC caddy and your camp at Eagle Lake. Fred and Aline, Arthur and Jan, Jack and Sippy... All gone. The time goes by so quickly and "sneakily". My memory goes to the nearing of the end of the heyday at Brown's Point. The guest camp, your grandmother's camp, and the concrete dance floor built out into the lake... Boys oh boys, could they party. And in a classy way.Bootfoot Windsucker11-05-2005
Hi, how are things in the County?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut11-05-2005
Hi Arch, I just checked in. Day late and several dollars short. Yea, you've fished in some great places. How about Munsungan and Chase lakes? Little Pleasant? In answer to your question concerning predator fish; Yes and no. There are no steelheads, but the Quebec gov introduced Muskies to Glazier Lake a few years ago and they came down the St Francis river into the St John and there is concern that they will go up the Fish River through Soldier Pond and into Eagle Lake and the rest of the lakes in the Fish River Chain. So far they have prevented this from happening. I guess that the Muskies would practically destroy the brook trout, togue and landlocked salmon population. They are already cashing in on the muskie fishing in Fort Kent with a derby on the St John. Some of the muskies are in the twenty something lb. range. How or why is the fishing in Texas so different?bootfoot windsucker11-05-2005
Jeff, thanks for the offer, but another member already beat ya to it ;-) He actually did qualify for a free membership, but someone donated the fee of a premium membership in his honor.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-05-2005
Thank you for everything you are doing for us Larry!!! Webmaster, if Larry does not qualify to have a year membership...I will be happy to pay for him.jeffkansas11-05-2005
Hello Larry, I guess we do all assume you are Military, sorry BUT you still are doing services for our country and in your own way helping the troops and it is nice to hear from you..JH11-05-2005
Jeanne T... I'd be happy to mail you an obituary from the BDN. Just ask...DGPI11-05-2005
Jeanne... Nov.6 friends may call from 6-8 at the Dorsey Funeral Home in FF. Nov. 7 interment services at Riverside. I'm sure the BDN will come online shortly.....DGPI11-05-2005
Hi All I dont want to mis-represent my self. Im a civilian working in Iraq and Amman Jordan, I have lived in Ft Fairfield for 2 yrs and my wife is from there. I am however a former Marine and my MOS was 6023 and have been out since 93 most people forget that there are thousands of civilians doing the same jobs as the military and are being killed. they just assume you are military larrylarry grant11-05-2005
Welcome Larry, Whats your MOS? Keep your head down and don't sweat the small stuff.spt11-05-2005
The Bangor Daily News is not on line. Can someone check the obituaries and let me know what funeral home my Aunt, Liz Giberson, is in. She passed away Thursday night. Thanks for your help.Jeanne Tolley11-05-2005
Larry, It's always wonderful hearing from somone in Iraq. My son did a 14 month term and will be going back for a two year term after the 1st of the year. I am very proud of him though it is difficult not having him at home where life is much safer. We are all proud of you and stay safe. I view the Crown everyday but only lived in PI for three years. Grew up in Fort Kent and spent summers at our camp in Eagle Lake. Still go up for two weeks each summer. Love it up there that time of year. Love and prayers to you, LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa11-05-2005
Hi Larry. Am I correct in assuming you are part of the US Military? If so, you do qualify for a free subscription. Just fill out the sign-up form and it will be set up. Welcome to the website!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-05-2005
Larry, thank you for what YOU are doing for all of us !Here is the Bandstand in Fort Fairfield Me. ''God Bless !JH11-05-2005
Hi Im from Ft Fairfield and enjoy looking at the cam of PQI. it keeps me thinking of home (i wish i could have a free yr subscription) LarryLarry grantAmman Jordan/ Baghdad Iraq11-04-2005
JH I am not much of a person for fish. I fish to get away and to as they say contemplate my navel. I dont care if I catch one or not. Years ago when they changed the catch laws (pre 78) I filed the barbs off my hooks when I went brook fishing. I just love either getting in or on the water with a pole in my hand. You should see how they fish here in Texas, its a HOOT ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-04-2005
BOOTFOOT I do miss my fishing, we done most of our fishing up in the Realty.From Fish Lake to Spider, Haymock, Deboulie and Mooseluk and some I probably have forgotten. Lets hope some yo-yo dont try to introduce that new fish (steelhead?) into the good lakes. I hear it is a bad predator. B O T H ArchArch11-04-2005
I meant Staple.. out here lots of it !!JH11-04-2005
Here is a picture from my Maine photo collection Eagle lake.. the beauty ones was around Rangley if I don't label them on the CDs I forget.. Salmon are great we love the Copper river salmon it is wild and melts in your mouth .. wonderful ! We get some too we stuff with crab and shrimp in a minced breaded dressing broiled or grilled squirt of lemon.. evn in oven for 15 mins it is a stple out here !!JH11-04-2005
Arch I don't ice fish, but I'll be catching some landlocks next spring. I fish Eagle Lake mostly but also Square. I caught a brook trout that was just shy of 4 lbs this past summer. I caught it fairly close to Presque Isle. If you come home this summer, you'll still find fair fishing.5Bootfoot11-04-2005
JH You're right the scenery is beautiful. Where were the pictures taken?bootfoot11-04-2005
JH Now this is what real beauty looks like ;-) B o T H ArchArch11-04-2005
Hardys Yes it was hot yesterday and the same again today. 4 Nov. and the air conditioner still running. Very crazy weather but at least the heating bill will be lower so there is an up side. Yes i remember those snow storms real well. I can remember when I was a kid having to wade thru the snow to get a stick from the roof of the house so I could probe until I found the outdoor plumbing. And then digging down to get to it. Also I remember we used to go out behind the house in the field after they had pulled the snow fence up 2 or 3 times and digging into those 8 to 10 ft drifts and tunelling it seemed like forever. Oh and dont forget 40 to 50F below so your tires were actually flat on the bottom. That is why I am here in Texas, I could not take the long cold snowy winters. B o T H ArchArch11-04-2005
REAL BeautyJH11-04-2005
Arch, I thoght it said 65 but my eyes are in a 55 so you know how that is lol.. I saw on the weather it is in the 80s down your way.. we are at sea level here in Tacoma but we see all sorts of snow in the Cascades, but wind and rain here.. you must remember those snow storms back home ..some days we would come home from school on the bus and could hardly see the house for drifts and banks of the stuff.. and snow snakes always lurking around man those things were deadly !!Hardys...11-04-2005
Strictly toe the Admin line dont they. Brings a fancy $2 word to mind (inculcated) Fringe element, Jeez I hope neither one had a hand in the Patriot Act B o T H ArchArch11-03-2005
Arch.. Someone just called my attention to the fact that you and Daisy and Nancy were over in discussion entertaining your bad selves by tormenting the lunatic fringe. Kinda’ like throwing little firecrackers in a nut house.. Not nice guysBobby C.11-03-2005
HARDYS On the bottom of that Photo you posted it says March 61, that was some old film but the snow sure brings back old memories or should I have said COLD memories. B o T H ArchArch11-03-2005
It sure would liven things up some Huh. After that Im gonna tell everyone my T shirt size and I hit close to 300lbs so you can guess what we would have to go with our BEER. :D B o T H ArchArch11-03-2005
Arch I dunno,..but I know which one I'm gonna grab.Bobby C.11-03-2005
It is getting QUIET again. I wonder what will happen if I type BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER DEER DEER DEER DEER DEER DEER which one Google will pick up first? :p B o T H ArchArch11-03-2005
sorry I forgot to say Loring AFB 1965Hardys11-03-2005
Waldo and Keith here is a memory for you !HARDYSwindy wet Tacoma11-03-2005
Dick..Rockledge is on the east coast of the state near Cocoa Beach. I think that we will try to get up there next year. Waldo...my dad was actually stationed there. I agree with you on how the attitudes change once someone got to Loring. When we first found out that we were being transfered there I was not thrilled at all, but once there is was great. I can honestly say that the 4 1/2 years we were there were the best years and it was the best base we had ever been to.Keith NybergRockledge, Fl11-03-2005
Keith, so you were assigned to Loring for a while? Was that a drastically different environment from where you grew up? I was also stationed there in the late 60s, (tanker copilot...) but it was sorta' my "back yard," since I grew up in Presque Isle. I noticed an interesting phenomenon while assigned there. Many new folks would arrive comlaining that it was so far from civilization, that it should have been designated a "remote tour," that it was too cold..., and other disgruntlements. (Did I just create a new word?) After about six months, when they'd discovered fishing, camping, hunting, clean air, stock-car racing, friendly natives, skiing, and many other things, they began to really like the place. Granted, 40-below and five feet of snow was somewhat of a downer at times, but most of them knew that would help keep out the riff-raff.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-02-2005
#7077 Keith Where is Rockledge, fl. There are many county people that spend the winter here in FLorida then go back in the spring. Come on back up for a week next year.dick deLongBrooksville Fl11-02-2005
Here's a shot of the sunset Daisy was speaking of as seen from the SkyCam. This is the most depressing time of year with the sun going down so early. Having some snow on the ground is an improvement...brightens things up :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-02-2005
I love this site. I live in "The County" back in the late 70's to early 80's at Loring AFB. Eventually I want to come back and visit some time. I really loved living up there...very beautiful part of the country :-)Keith NybergRockledge Florida11-02-2005
4:50pm ... sun going down on Maine Street ... beautiful glow ... and a balmy 40 degrees! Even the 'rush hour' traffic looks good!daisymid-atlantic11-02-2005
Hello! I found this link to Presque Isle and it brings back so many happy memories! I attended Presque Isle High School from 1984-1988. If any friends see this, please email me. Cheryl Curtis? Vickie Townsend? :-)Teresa Hargis (Jellison)San Antonio, Tx.11-02-2005
Daisy, that is a wonderful Idea.. beautiful day here in (Rainer Valley) and Skiing season in the Mt Baker and pass area opens Friday.. I saw on E Bay an old set of Snow shoes it said from Caribou Maine.. made me think of all the wonderful snowshoeing we did and across the old frozen potatoe fields also the lakes .. ..Judy Hardy11-02-2005
High school mementos: I recently took my classring and some other gold jewelry in to be melted down into a new piece. Rather then these items sitting in a box and never worn, I now wear the collective memories around my wrist in form of a bracelet w/ my granddarlings birth stones arranged in order of their births. All done by a goldsmith in Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine. Recycle ... recycle.daisymid-atlantic11-02-2005
BAS...My Aunt Alice (Condon, dad's oldest sister) did pass away over the weekend. She taught school in PI for a number of years before she raised her family, and then went back to teaching in later years. I believe there's a funeral mass at St. Mary's on Thursday, even though I won't be able to get up there and attend. She's going to be sadly missed by many. LCD...still going, and as quickly as possible!!!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee11-02-2005
Connie: I still have my class ring from PIHS. I also have my basketball satchel, the original converse basketball sneakers, baseball spikes, baseball glove and the last bat I used my senior year. Every once in a while I take them out and look at them. They bring back wonderful memories. It is hard to believe that stuff is over 40 years old.Jim11-02-2005
Pam - gosh - I hadn't thought about the Wildcat sweater since high school. I don't think I had one, but I may have. I still have my class ring. My daughter, hubby & granddaughter went and saw Dreamer the other day. They liked it. My son-in-law has race horses, so of course that was right up his "alley". They want to go to the Kentucky Derby someday. Yes my house on Dyer had a back porch; and I noticed it is screened in now. It never was when we lived there. Mum had a close line out there. My favorite months here are from about Oct. to May. Then it's all downhill from there with the HEAT! That's why we will be heading back to Maine for the summers when we retire!connie clairCalif.11-01-2005
Connie, we get a fair amount of rain. It rains here in the winter instead of snow. Had a bad ice storm a few yrs ago. April, May and October are the prettiest months here. I saw the movie "Dreamer" over the weekend, filmed in Kentucky not far from here. They have large horse farms there. Connie, did your old house on Dyer have a porch on the back, there is a screened porch there now I think. I wish I still had my wildcats sweater; at the time we just don't think to keep those things, I mean we can't keep everything, I guess some people do though.pacTN11-01-2005
old PIHS pennant from my lockerJ Hardy..Wa.11-01-2005
IT IS HUNTING SEASON BY NOW AND HERE IS PICTURE OF A MAINE mOOSE , WHEN I WAS GROWING UP ON THE FARM ON THE CARIBOU RD THE COW MOOSE USED SPEND THE FALL INCOGNITO IN OUR DAIRY HERD ALL THOSE COWS SEEMED SAFE I SUPPOSE.. ;-) LOTS OF Elk here and black tails lots of pheasants in fact they are in our yards every morning Fort Lewis seems a refuge to the deer so lots around there SORRY ABOUT THE CAPITALS Old age creeping up!HARDYSTacoma11-01-2005
I see in the obituaries today that Alice Condon passed away. She was my Kindergarten teacher at the Training School back in '54 or '55....quite a ew yrs. ago, but oh, how time flies!BAS11-01-2005
Pam - we get some pretty Fall color in our yard. Believe it or not, the peach & nectarine trees turn a pretty yellow/orange before dropping their leaves. And we have a Raywood Ash which will start to turn soon and is a real pretty rust/orange color. I think the Fall of the year is great no matter where you are! I'm looking forward to some nice rain now..... Do you get much rain in the summer time? We get "0" from about the end of April til Oct./Nov. if we're lucky.connie clairCalif.11-01-2005
FBI Job Opening The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists. Two men and a woman. For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. "We must know that you will follow your instructions no matter what the circumstances. Inside the room you will find your wife sitting in a chair. . . Kill Her !!" The man said, "You can't be serious. I could never shoot my wife." The agent said, "Then you're not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home." The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about 5 minutes The man came out with tears in his eyes, "I tried, but I can't kill my wife" The agent said, "You don't have what it takes. Take your wife and go home." Finally, it was the woman's turn. She was given the same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman, wiping the sweat from her brow. "This gun is loaded with blanks" she said. "I had to beat him to death with the chair."P. Burtt11-01-2005
Re DG:Pac The man is too mentally well appointed to engage in some kinds of stuff. Me..I can't help myself.I got no sense of self preservation. Make a rational request and I'm sure he'll be with you quicktime.Bobby C.11-01-2005
Brenda - you got me! What a riot! Sounds like it was a lot of fun. We had 46 "trick or treaters" last night which is about average here. We live in a little valley with homes scattered around on approx. 2 acre lots. We have open grazing policy, so cows & horses are allowed to roam free. We had to make sure they didn't wander into our yard while we left the gate open for the kids! Anyway..... it was fun as always :-)connie clairCalif.11-01-2005
Spt..re landing My first jump was from one of the old C-119s.. scary planes..Getting out of that shaking,rolling fire breather seemed the logical thing to do.Had no problem at all unassing that aircraft.Bobby C.11-01-2005
I have seen some gorgeous trees here this fall. Over the weekend we had that perfectly awesome fall weather. I've noticed the good doctor is not on here lately..lots of good people on this site, but at times too much pall-i-ticks! Brenda Ashley..you tricked us. I thought the real Dolly was in your office, you even got me!pacbeautiful Nashville11-01-2005
Arch, I have always said that when they put the last H-60 Blackhawk in the bone yard they will fly the crew out on a Huey. Worked for a while in the puzzle palace, it's still full of loony’s, most useless members of the staff were Brigadier Generals. They wandered the halls in packs looking for some way to get in trouble.sptcolorado11-01-2005
if we just ignore onlooker will they go away? Happy New Year! ;-) ;-)sptcolorado11-01-2005
Actually, in the spirit of yesterday's celebration, I should have said: I'm melting ... I'm melting!!daisymid-atlantic11-01-2005
P. Burtt, Is the world ending today?? You actually came up with something we agreed on!! I'm doomed!!diasymid-atlantic11-01-2005
TOO MUCH HALLOWEEN! PAGEN HOLIDAY!onlooker11-01-2005
TOO MUCH HALLOWEEN CANDY!!FANCYNH11-01-2005
Nice site!Dan BagleyEagle River, AK11-01-2005
That last posting was for Daisy. Forgot to mention that.P. Burtt11-01-2005
Well... to each his own, I suppose. Personally, that pic tickled me pink (ooooh!... alliteration). Ummm... tickled me orange, I guess. Apparently, we disagree on a LOT of things... and 'sense of humor" now seems to be among them. ;-)P. Burtt11-01-2005
SPT That damn Huey is gonna turnout to be the B52 of the choppers. The Army is looking at a French German entry, an Italian entry and a Bell remake of a civilian chopper but the 5 sided Looney bin has champaine taste and a beer buget so Bell told em we have a model 210 (read escentially rebuilt Hueys) for only $3M each. B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch10-31-2005
HELLO SPT Naa I wasnt too far away, just weird hours and now they just added an extra one so Here we go again. B O T H ArchArch10-31-2005
Your last entry, spt, belongs under the heading of: things you're glad you didn't know. loldaisymid-atlantic10-31-2005
Arch, good to see back, not that you ever left. Bobby C. Good friend of mine and I went on a short cross country one time, Huey I think, after we landed and were hauling butt for the tree line, he said "so that’s what it feels like." After I caught my breath I said "feels like what." He said "that’s what it feels like to land in an Army aircraft, six years on active duty, left the ground many times in Uncle Sugers airplanes, but that’s the first I ever landed in one." No politics or atheists in a foxhole!sptcolorado10-31-2005
P. Burtt, Nope! Not funny!daisymid-atlantic10-31-2005
Well... in the "butt" vain. Suitable or not?... you decide, Webmaster. Delete it if it's not (pretty dang funny, though). Happy Halloween.P. Burtt10-31-2005
WALDO Yep Im old fer sure born in 43. I flew in a bunch of old rattle traps in my time, that old H54 a C47 parts run out of Limestone a KC97 out of Kelly AFB and the worst was an old C123 out of Hanscomb Field. You could set and watch the ground go by under your feet because the seal around the rear ramp was gone. We went to Germany in 63 and flew over in the old C124 and we thought were in tall cotton cause we came back in a KC 135. Even got to ride in a spanking new C130 B o T H ArchArch10-31-2005
BOBBY C I run across a couple more but they are not suitable for here. B o T H ArchArch10-31-2005
Arch Man oh Man! I wish I would have thought of that.Bobby C.10-31-2005
Bobby C This butts for you B o T H Arch :pArch10-31-2005
Connie, not the REAL Dolly, just an imposter, since it's Halloween. I say she was a brave lady to face the comments all day, but she had fun with it. I work in the HR office of a very large school district. Actually "Dolly" is an operator with the district and works right outside my office. She's been extremely busy today workin' "9-5"!Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin(55*)10-31-2005
Hardy Re Halloween Song. The young ones here still do that song. So do I.Bobby C.10-31-2005
Brenda, it's so cool that Dolly Parton showed up in your office! She was on The View t.v show a couple weeks ago. I just love her. I wonder what she looks like in person? What sort of office do you work in?c. clairCalif.10-31-2005
PAC I didn't even know the Opreyland was no more .. Bobby C. that "poem " I sent actually was from a song I learned at Gouldville school from Mrs. Hammond in first grade many many moons ago.. I just mowed my yard so my feet smell like fresh grass ..so there Bobby C.Hardy10-31-2005
PAC stands for pretty awful commentary.. Sure must be halloween day, it's been a nightmare..hope tomorrow is better. I haven't even read the weekend comments, don't think I will, I'll just go on from here. BAS, so Dolly was in your office today! She certainly has achieved fame and fortune, that's what she wanted. I have not even been to Dollywood in the Smoky Mts. but hear it's very nice..she has hired a lot of her family members to work there, a family-oriented type place. She's quite the business woman. They took away our beautiful Opryland here in Nashville and regret it now. The young pups come in and make changes and not for the better. Am I getting cynical? Probably.PAC10-31-2005
Hardy.. smell your own feet..and give me full report..Trick or Treat to all.Bobby C.10-31-2005
spt, There's always another day ... another opportunity! lol JH .. nice poem a/b Halloween.daisymid-atlantic10-31-2005
witches hats coal black cats broomstick riders mice and rat.. Happy Trick or Treating..Jh10-31-2005
DANG! Someone call the Mapleton VFD, I take the weekend off for some grass roots advocating and charity work and you fella’s start a barn fire, or a fire fight and I didn’t even get a warning order. No wonder I couldn’t sleep with all those hammers and tongs going. Too bad that P Burtt fella and Arch didn’t take it to the discussion page it was getting real interesting. Hope you all have the treats organized and the snowshoes ready, it’ll be a cold one here tonight, chance of snow, noticed that it was exactly 20 degrees colder here than in PI, thought winter was tougher when I was a kid in the County. Trick or treat smell my feet give me something good to eat, But I’d rather have some oyster stew at the Northeastland.sptcolorado10-31-2005
Dolly Parton just showed up in my office! She has definitely woken us up!! It's 70 right now and the forecast for this afternoon is rain and hail with a cold front coming thru. Austin's 6th Street is known for a huge celebration with thousands going there to parade around in Halloween costumes. It's a real big deal every yr, but the forecast doesn't look good for the revelers.BASAustin10-31-2005
Webmaster - I like your spider & web on the webcam this morning. Cute! We are all set for our "trick or treaters" tonight. We always decorate our yard with neat stuff. It's going to be nice here 75* today. I see you have a 30% chance of rain, so hopefully it will stay dry there for tonight! Halloween scary face :mad: :-)c. clairCalif.10-31-2005
Happy Trick or Treat Everyone, CJ Any luck on getting out of FL soon. Spoke to my sister yesterday. She said it's like camping out and cooking on the grill everyday. They will not get the power back until the 22nd of Nov. She goes for ice and water everyday. Charges her cell phone in the car and gas is very limited to find. She has a good attitude and says in time it will be back to normal. DD, Hope you had a good trip home. Give me your Fl Email. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa10-31-2005
Arch, you must be really OLD if your last flight was on an H-34! ;-) They sure were ugly, noisy beasts, but I guess they were one of the most rugged models Sikorsky built. In later years, some were converted to turbine power, the ST-58 or S-58T, and were especially good for sling work (-external loads.) The converted aircraft were easy to spot, because they had "nostrils." Here's one in Thailand.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-31-2005
The bird was an extremly large Crane with a long sharp beak..I gave this bird my full co-operation und she was very happy with me.Bobby C10-30-2005
UUUUHH This is really what he saw :D B o T H Arch At least it wasnt a pink elephantArch10-30-2005
Hardy:medication Now who in the heck would or could invent a story like that! It's true, I got backup.Bobby C10-30-2005
BOBBY C. you better cut back on your medication! LMAOHardy10-30-2005
Daisy..If you had known me before you would not believe how I've changed..Carol has threatened to leave me ...Breakin' the budget feeding all the little creatures. Had a big bird come in the house and sit on the couch. Wouldn't leave untill I shared some Sardines.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Oops. Their size has adapted.daisy10-30-2005
Okay, Arch and Bobby C. If you come into my neighborhood, you can sit in your kitchen and shoot the whitetails on the patio!! I walked within ten feet of one the other afternoon, trying to scare her off; didn't move until I waved my dishwiper at her! They are small though, starvation diet around here, so their has adapted to the food supply. Don't mention bow hunters, you're a Bambi killer .. let em starve instead!daisymid-atlantic10-30-2005
Bob C I know what you mean, these Tejanos fed em corn, put out salt or mineral blocks and even go as far as planting clover or whatever they think deer will come to eat. And you ought to see em go fishing. Its a HOOT B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch10-30-2005
Arch.. I didn't have an MOS..except early on..I was in fire direction for the artillery ( mo..freaken..s 140+ or sumthin'. I wuz a expert (X pert)shot,so they made me a jumper and dropped me in ditches and other crap.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Re:Deer Gawd..things have changed. Used to walk and stalk..jest a 30-30. no stands,no camo,no scope. If ya' couldn't out smaht 'em that way..Ya' went back home and tried another day.Bobby C.10-30-2005
JH I had to read twice and look close, I thought it said a nice string of REDnecks and I know they are out of season now. ;-) B o T H ArchArch10-30-2005
BOBBY C What did you say your MOS was ? I just found this pic and danged if it wasnt you. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch10-30-2005
nice string og ringnecks huh?Jh10-30-2005
Remebering hunting season.. please remember to tie up the cows as anything looks good this time of the year!JHWay Out West10-30-2005
One like this old girl is the last Mil aircraft that I flew in about 1963, an oooold S59. :eek: B O T H ArchArch10-30-2005
NAAA You flew around in stuff made by the lowest bidder. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch10-30-2005
Greetings, on this crisp morning. 30 degrees ... whew ... I WILL need my winter coat, when I travel north next week. It will be good to be back in the County, no matter what the temp!daisymid-atlantic10-30-2005
Did anyone hear about the 13 year old from Whiting, Maine that killed two deer with one shot? Now that's a story that will be retold many times. Deer season opened yesterday. I don't miss the cold but I do miss the woods and past hunting companions.Ron MoreauMass.10-30-2005
And ..where my slowest man is you will find me..God help the enemy whose plight it is to find such steadfast friends.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Hey Bobby- I swing to your tune 98% but I remember "we're only as fast as the slowest man". USMC 1960's. You're a warrior, I Know you'll agree. A nav didn't even know how to open a can of sea rations!RBSMo10-30-2005
Last word to P. Butt Military issue will get you killed. Any young and alert warrior begins his long trek by modifying the stuff he has been given. I used to whisper in the pilots ear..”Hey gummy bear..If your N’Gator drops us wrong, I will survive and I will come to the club and kill you in front of your friends.’’ BoTH. I will pay a fine to the "crown" for this message. This message is not political.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Re: Waldo and preferances Besides who ever got to fly what they prefer.. fly what ya'got and improve on it when ya' can.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Part of the reason I came back home is that I was commissioned by Washington to find out how come Aroostook's leaves turned a funny color first. Here is Mr. Albert explaining that phenomena to me. I gotta hand it to him..He kept a straight face..knew I had to keep my job.Bobby C.10-30-2005
Arch ..I always got out before that point. Give me a freaken' break. I wouldn't be caught dead in that p.o.s. anyway.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Waldo..With a good tail dragger and skies you can go anywhere you like in Aroostook in winter..ain't that a hoot? And with pontoons in summer.. you can almost match that. Then for mid-range stuff you can buy one of those parachute bikes to check for roof leaks in other peoples houses and get your money back.Bobby C.10-29-2005
BoBBY C and CREW B o t h ArchArch10-29-2005
Waldo one more thing.. They used to say,"Bobby and crew have left the building..Now.. let's go to the hard part." We could hear them on the stuff Getting back was tough. I guess. Or maybe they had other missions. One thing was certain. They were loaded fur bear. And this wuz just training.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Waldo,Intentional and tail draggers. Your not thinking about it are you? God love ya'Bobby C.10-29-2005
Re: Potato field landings. Waldo Yeah, I'm not a pilot,but I had to spend a lot of time with them when I was in. When I went to P.I. this time I heard a few great stories. Bottom line is ..even in snow and with skies..yah gotta' be careful. I always jumped before these guys had to land. So who gives a crap?Bobby C.10-29-2005
Bobby, are you speaking of emergency landings or intentional landings in that potato field. I'll assume the former. Either way, it's going to be a soft-field landing with a possibility of flipping onto your back. I'd prefer to be flying a tail-dragger if I lost the engine and had to put it down among the spuds.Waldo LVassalboro10-29-2005
Ooh! Ooh! I know, Arch. Use a helicopter! Sorry, Bobby, I just had to bite on that one. But I'll admit your comment about "Winter pilots landing crossways on a potato field" caught my attention, too. Is there a tale worth telling about that?Waldo LVassalboro10-29-2005
ReMan! That's a Gol-dang good picture of me! I don't look like Howdy! Answer is..you don't. You know by the lay of the land which way the rows go..make your approach accordingly. Don't want to bust nothin' now do we?Bobby C.10-29-2005
OOOOOOOK I guess I will have to ask how do you land crossways in a tater field? :confused: B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Here it is B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Bob I dont have a pic, I have one of you towing oil rig tho BG o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
O.K. Arch..I'll bite. Send me a picture of your friends canoeBobby C.10-29-2005
Arch.. I also have some advice for those Winter pilots who think they can land crossways in a potato field.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Arch..only the native persons made a lighter canoe,but these wood ones we make are light but high maintenance as opposed to canvas.. I have an Old Town Royalex..but it ain't the old, Old Town and I only take it out on the Gulf in hurricanes hoping to lay claim to an errant oil rig and tow it in. You can tell I'm from Aroostook..jest look for the canoe.Bobby C.10-29-2005
BOBBY C I have a friend who made a canoe like that and it is as light as a feather compared to the Old Towns covered in canvas. B o T H Arch :-)Arch10-29-2005
My brother-in-law Peter Albert and another fine Aroostook Canoe. The man is amazing. I am proud. He promised it would float,but I was sure it was too cold to take a chance.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Webmaster.....thanks.BASTX10-29-2005
Hey guys, I guess we'll all have to agree to disagree. It would be best to move this discussion into the "Discussions" where it belongs. I think there's already at least one thread going on this topic in there now! Thanks! :-) :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, Maine10-29-2005
P.Butt You tired jerk.. I said fascism “POSING” as right wing. You've been hoodwinked chief ..Big Gov. Left..Small Gov Right. Facisimimo.. Him require big,big gov. Govt. much bigger now than even last year (whooee). How's your short term memory. And if the “boys in the band” continue to lie about threats..and potential threats to a frightened people,those people will respond by allowing even more and more expensive control and morons will rule the earth. I like the Special Forces approach. Whack the big guys, keep it small and tight and send the kids to college where they belong. My...my... You gotta put down the pipe or me and my sanity gotta borrow a bullshit filter.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Arch: Correction...I was wrong...Crude into the US is from Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia then Venezuela....1234....I mis-remembered and thought Saudi Arabia had dropped further down the list...Sorry.RC10-29-2005
RC Is the reason we are not guarding our border with Mexico, because once they all get stateside we can occupy Mexico sans a fight?diasymid-atlantic10-29-2005
RC You are correct, and I agree that the folks in the military are doing just as they have trained for. Yes they volunteered for what they are going through but what my problem is, is that the Administration that sent them to war used bogus reasons to start that war. No WMD no threat to us US. So why are we at war with Iraq? I know the party line, fight them there or fight them here. If we were not over there we would still be in their sights because we support Israel but at least it would not be a war that is turning into another Afghanistan (for the Russians) or Viet Nam. And one unintended consequence of this whole mess is that we are running the biggest college for terrorists the world has ever seen. Scary HUH B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Now Saudi Arabia....What makes you think we get much oil from them? Not so....More Saudi oil goes to Europe and the Far East than to us.....Most of our imported oil is from Mexico, and Venezuela. Saudi Arabia is not a hotbed of anti-Americanism like Syria, Iran, and Iraq (was)...No evidence of intentional (by government) harboring of Muslim extremists, in Saudi Arabia, who want to destroy the US. If you do not think those Muslim extremist exist, Google to Michael Savage's web site, (This is not Rep/or Dem. BS), click on be-headings, and WATCH how Muslim extremists behead Americans... then tell me you would prefer that they bring the war here, rather than us taking the fight to them over there. No hard feelings, I just don't think we can ignore the threat.RC10-29-2005
Daisy: Nope, not me. I'm neither rambling nor disjointed... though I AM double-jointed and I enjoy songs ABOUT ramblin'. Does that count?P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Arch:I understand....spent 4 years military. Where does the involuntary come in that you mentioned? They all signed up to bomb and kill....that is the military mission, to defend and protect, including bombing and killing when the ok is given.... when you are not bombing and killing, you are practicing whatever your military skills are....from shooting , to flying, to Naval exercises, to repairing jeeps (now humvees), cooking chow, to MPing....Think of all of the military that have signed up, and re-enlisted in the past four years...so I do not understand the "they're doing what they're told to do" .....it is what they trained to do, what they want to do, and signed up to do....... and those that disagree, do not re-enlist, or join when a war is going on. So the question is this....how can you support troops that bomb and kill, (Iraqi Muslim terrorist, and whatever other nationality is involved) and signed up and trained to do just that, when you say you are against the war in Iraq? And most of them are there because they volunteered. You and I seem to not agree on that point.RC10-29-2005
Arch, In reading over the recent exchanges on this site, I have become convinced that P.Burtt is the same person who used to sign in under: Guest and make rambling disjointed statements. Only the webmaster knows for sure.daisymid-atlantic10-29-2005
And just for future reference, Arch: Saying "I mean no offence" when really you do is kinda like saying, "I support the troops" when really you don't. Being disingenuous doesn't become you.P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Sounds good, Arch. Fun though. When you get your dander back up, you tell me and we can go at it again. I'm sure I won't have to wait TOO long, because you lefties just can't help telling everyone else how they should think and live.P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Bobby C.? Now, are we through with the Middle School stuff? (And, by the way, Bob... fascism IS considered right wing, albeit EXTREME right-wing... like Marxist/Lenninist is considered left-wing. But I should leave the vocabulary and such to Arch).P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
P BURTT I mean no offence but your diatribe is getting disjointed and tiresome. You either cannot or will not answer a simple question without obfuscating the answer with a lot of conjecture on your part as to what I would do or say. PLEASE, lets give it a rest because the other folks have probably (more than likely) had more than enough. B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Oh, gees... who else got a Barlett's for their birthday?P. BurttSchectady, NY10-29-2005
RC I could have shortened what I had to say by quoting Alfred Lord Tennyson, Theirs is not to make reply: Theirs is not to reason why: Theirs is but to do and die. That is why I support our troops and not the Admin that sent them into harms way B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
P Burtt?Bobby C.10-29-2005
And, by the way, Arch. It wouldn't matter WHAT this present administration did, you would still be railing against their every move. If Bush had decided to NOT move into Iraq, and we were to discover later that Hussein DID have the WMDs that EVERY worldwide organization believed he had (including your beloved UN), and he had supplied our ENEMY Al Qaeda with them, THEN you would be crying, "What's the matter with this guy... why oh why didn't he remove Saddam when he had the chance." And if by "supporting the troops" you lefties mean demoralizing them with lefty anti-war propaganda, magnifying every mistake made by them, minimizing every positive thing they do... then, BY ALL MEANS, please, please stop supporting them. They'll get better support with a Playtex 18 hour bra.P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
A General Officer may well not agree with a reason for a war or a particular strategy and still strongly support the young men under his command and be deeply committed to victory. Why is that not an acceptable stance for some of us as a people as well? That General Officer needs us to speak up and at the same time.. give him what he needs to prevail. There is room for that here,but no time for it on the field of battle.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Here's how 9-11 is associated with the Iraq war - and it it a DIRECT corellation. First, it doesn't matter WHAT nationalitly the suicide murderers were. All that matters is that they were Al qaeda and their ilk: i.e. Middle Eastern global terrorists). They aren't associated with any particular government, be it Saudi, Iraqi, Iranian, etc. They are an entity in themselves and they are found throughout that region. This means that our enemy - the enemy that ATTACKED us (as so many of the lefties tend to forget) - is not localized to a single region, and therefoe we cannot attack and remove a regime and be done with it - as is the case in traditional warfare. BUT... they DO depend upon governments supporting them and fostering their cause, so...P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
...since we cannot directly attack these networked terrorist organizations, we CAN put the fear of the United States into those governments that might support them. How do we do that? We take out the government of the largest military power in the region - Iraq - and we do it in less than a month with an incredible show of military strength, and we also take out the "government" that is most closely associated with the 9-11 attacks - the Taliban. We didn't attack Iraq becasue they had anything directly to do with 9-11. We did it primarily as a show of force and resolve to those who would support and aid our enemy, and we also happened to remove a brutal regime in the process... nice dividend. It is the same thinking that was used in dropping the A-Bombs on Japan. We didn't do it to win the war - that was effectively already accomplished - we did it to demonstrate to ALL other regimes in the world (primarily Russia) what we are willing and able to do to protect our way of life.P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
RC No offence taken I support our troops because they are doing a job that they were given to do. Unless you have been in the Military you wouldnt understand, you dont have to like what you are doing but you have to do it irregardless. I do not see any inconsistency in that because they (most of them) are not there of there own volition, but by rather unfathomed (at least by me) reasoning by the present Admin (Rep and Dem) NOW You answer my question why Iraq and not Saudi? B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Arch, I know you're a good guy and a veteran and I'm not trying to be argumentative, but, why are you trying to change or shift the subject to Iraq and Saudi Arabia? The subject and question is; how can you justify saying you support our troops 1000 per cent, but you are against the war (killing and bombing) and it is those troops you support, that are doing the killing and bombing? No inconsistency in that kind of thinking? I'll try to learn if your answer is reasonable and understandable to me. Does that make any sense?RC10-29-2005
Hardy: spt ..I mean.. JeeHover!Bobby C.10-29-2005
Hardy: I noticed PTB had only one of each in his closet (which looked like Peltz Shoes on steriods). I wanted to do something with that, but waited too long..I guess.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Yeehaw! This is a good one..Jest like the old America I used to know ! Gotta get my two cents in before we get busted. P B ect.Don't be so grouchy, you'll still get your full dose of fascism, it'll just take a little longer With guys like Arch out there….a LOT longer Gotta laugh.. Fascism posing as “right wing” How dumb can we be ? Both parties are as far left as you can get. I am for and support anyone who desires to dismantle 75% of government no matter how much pain it brings short term,(oops there goes the check) is that clear enough or should I have typed slower for you. Oh huh..and BoTH ‘cause we are going to need their help getting rid of a bunch of them demorats and republisnakes.Bobby C.10-29-2005
Hey Bobby what on earth do you do with just one boot of each kind I thought I saw two feet hooked to a body next to the Lovely Carol ? Are you using them for soup bowls or tree ornaments naw maybe bird feeders? there are some pretty big birds there in Fla.Hardy10-29-2005
VERN H It is obvious that this is like talking to the wall, it would understand sooner than these indoctrinated folks with blinders will. At least we gave of ourselves and our time and know what we know from experience and not what someone feeds us. My apologies to all that dont like Political discussions on this site. As always B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
P BURTT NAAHH We always joked that stood for real a-- h--- RC You have touched on a very sore spot when you mention 9/11. If you and your ilk would only get away from the BS that is spouted by the present administration (to please you both Republican and Democrats)and go back and read you would find out that all but 4 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi. How does Saudi translate or equate with Iraq? We are propping up the regime in Saudi and even helped put it there. So my question is why Iraq and not Saudi? Because they supply a big chunk of our imported oil and if we had attacked them all Middle East oil would have been cut off instantly. Iraq posed no threat to us US because all they had was so called theatre weapons (150 mi or so)and as even you have to admit there were no WMD so what was the threat? I know that this is stupid on my part because you are caught in the same Jingoistic crap as P Burtt but I would like an answer to why Iraq not wrapped up in all the present Admins (Rep and Dem) lies. B o T H Arch :confused:Arch10-29-2005
vh....I am not in disagreement with you.....but please try this as food for thought (enlightenment, as you say) ...Certain people realize that it is unpatriotic not to support our troops, unlike the hippies of the 60's....so as a crutch, they deceive themselves, and say to themselves, they support the troops, (who are killing and bombing and doing the things they do not like, and are against), and tell themselves the big lie, that they support the troops, but do not support the President.....Notice how they leave out the Democrats in Congress? No, it is only the President and his administration, that they do not support. As if they (the President and his administration) could do alone, what we all know the Congress has to approve (and did) the war effort, by funding the war effort. As I see it, ya just can't have it both ways....Like the President says, you're either for me or against me.....there is no middle ground. If you are going to try to kill me, I ain't your friend, and I'm going to try to kill you first. That is what the Muslim terrorist have declared, (by 9/11 action) and that is what we are trying to take out, (along with their supporters) and to give freedom to some people who have been not free, for years, in the process. What is so difficult about understanding that?RC10-29-2005
Arch, I too was RA and applaud your efforts to enlighten. It is difficult for some to understand that you CAN support those who are willing to die for freedom and at the same time, be critical of those who placed them in harms way, needlessly. I walked the walk, as did you and others on this sight. That is something to be proud of and so is holding leaders to standards suited to their office. This is neither about the left nor the right. (When one is being shot at, politics surprising plays a rather small roll) PB - This IS about hiring a man for a job and making sure you get what you’re paying for. Questions? Regards, vhvh10-29-2005
P. Burtt. I like your styleRBS10-29-2005
and RC... as you know, the left and logic seldom walk hand in handP. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Arch... did the RA stand for "Run Away"?P. BurttSchenectady., NY10-29-2005
PBurt See whatcha did? Got Arch all twisted up like a pretzel....He supports the troops 1000 percent while they are out there bombing and killing for the President, whose war policies he does not support...now how's that for logic? Evidently, the P-38 designation was quite popular....a can opener huh? Anyone remember the P-38's (Lockheed Lightning) in the Pacific and what havoc they wrecked on the Zero's? Or in that same time frame, the P-38's (Walther) the krauts had, and how the Italians straight line copied it, sometime after the war (by my ant-sized brain reckoning), sold it to our Army, as the "Beretta", in the '70s or '80s? Suppose Mr. Browning or his employer, Mr. Colt see it that way? Mr. Murphy was right, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Incidently, P. Burtt..... Is WKBW still the powerhouse it used to be in the late '50's for the tri-city area? Bobby. you're right again....You just can't beat a Buck knife for a can opener....you have your choice of opening that critter on the top, the bottom, or the side....the Buck will do it, no questions asked, and you will have accomplished your intended purpose, which is difficult to do in our present day society, without criticism from somebody.RC10-29-2005
Hey Arch. Don't forget those MarinesRBS10-29-2005
Amy Clark, It's great to see you on the website. I hope you view it lots, it's absolutely great. Boy, I just spent over an hour catching up. There were more than 150 entries since last Sunday. I get to check it only on weekends. Mona, Thanks so much for coming to the early Thanksgiving. What a fun time, it was great seeing you and the girls. We've got to do it again next year. Hopefully Tenlee can join us too. Hope all continues to be well in The County. Hopefully the real snow will wait awhile before landing for good.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.10-29-2005
P BURTT As you dont seem to understand the correct useage of the phrase Jingoistic cliches, I guess someone should explain to you that an inanimate object cannot be jingoistic, just the people who have swallowed the propaganda line of the present administration, hook, line and sinker. I will go on record as supporting our troops 1000% and our present administration not one iota. As for your comments about fortitude, I was one of those troops and my serial no. was preceded by RA not by US. And I understand the word Gullible and how some people are. As for those colors running I believe they are, a drop of blood for every one of those Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen lost in this missguided war. B o T H ArchArch10-29-2005
Boots SPT bought the other one.Bobby C10-29-2005
Consumer tip: Of all the boots in the Google ads (and I've bought one of each) Georgia Boot makes the best boot. Tennessee makes the best moonshine (bonus consumer tip) Best can opener is a buck knife.Bobby C.10-29-2005
DD...she's apparently doing much better; thankfully. Long trip down, huh? SPT...we're moving out to the Falcon-Peyton/northern end of Woodman Road area in 6 weeks or so. Anxious to get out of the hustle-bustle, heat and hurricanes of Florida. JMT...Happy Birthday on Monday, with many more to come, along with much-o happiness!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee10-29-2005
In response to P.Burtt's comments about the left.You are making some broad generalizations in your remarks. All of that without knowing the life experiences of the people interacting on this site. You need to refer back to #6945 for a reality check. People who question the handling of the war by this administation (on this site)never say they don't support the troops.daisymid-atlantic10-29-2005
Since we're being quote-happy, here's one from Patton: "I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me." Funny how things don't change much over the years.P. BurttSchenetady, NY10-29-2005
C-J: Nope... no snow here... yet. Well, a little in the higher country (Lake Placid has some).P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Wow... Arch. I'm impressed!! Quoting Mark Twain and using "jingoistic" correctly in a sentence all within a 24 hour period. There's hope for the left yet!... just not politcally. But when we need someone to fight for us in a Spelling Bee, you guys will be the first ones I'll call, you betcha. As for fighting for freedom?... well, for the time being, let's leave that to the guys and gals with a bit more.... fortitude. But you go ahead and keep your fingers crossed for the "cut-and-run", while I'll count on America doing what America is supposed to do: the right thing. You can call it jingoism, of course (because that's the role of the new left these days... to try hard to make America look bad). But I think I'll continue calling what these boys are doing over there by its proper name: courageous patriotism. And, you know what, Arch? Those "jingoistic" colors?... they STILL don't run (no matter how much you wish they would). Nor do those boys. Not even from the disgraceful mud the left wants to fling at them trying to undermine their cause. But you keep trying, Arch. You don't make a lot of sense most of the time, but at least in your silliness you're fairly funny. By the way, if you want a flag painted with water colors, try France's. TCDR ;-)P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-29-2005
Arch, don't tell me! You ran out to your pantry, opened one of those cases of C-rations you've been squirreling away for decades, and dug out a P38 just so you could put the picture of it and its wrapper on the site. --Right? Man, you're fast!Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-29-2005
Another look at the P38 B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
WALDO & VERN B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Hello Waldo When I was a kid those were what we bought when we got our first Tater check in the fall. With the rubber lowers and leather uppers and the felts, they were THE footware. The only thing I ever run across that was any warmer was the felt Bunny Boots but with the buckle boots over them they were heavy to say the least. The new LL Bean boots are probably made in China. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
The L.L.Bean that I knew and loved, when my family was growing up, has gone over to management w/ a focus on the bottom line not quailty. Another sad mark of 'progress.'daisymid-atlantic10-28-2005
Arch & Vern, those P38s had to be one of the world's greatest inventions; -pretty close to "the wheel" on the list, I'd say. -Kept one on my dogtag chain, too. Didn't you just love the way it would shove chips of paint into your canned fruit (C-rats) when you'd open it? -Still don't know why they always painted that particular can. Another question for you, Arch: You mentioned old-style Bean boots. There has to be a great difference between those and what they're offering now. I looked at some new ones about a year ago with the idea of buying 'em and was quite disappointed in the construction. What happened? -Saw some good ones, albeit used, at a Goodwill store, but they weren't my size.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-28-2005
DAISY They sure as h--- do but with this so called global economy and government policy they are lucky not to be using Russian surplus or whatever. The handgun they use is Italian (made in USA} one of the machine guns they use is Belgian and probably a lot more than we want to know about. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Arch, meals produced by illegals and bullets imported from overseas! Don't the fellows wearing the uniform deserve better??daisymid-atlantic10-28-2005
Hello Vern Yes I do keep a p38 on my keys atill after all these years. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Arch, Did you keep a P38 on your dog tag chain? vhvhhouston10-28-2005
Yeah a lot of folks systems couldn't handle that fare.. I thrived on it. Give ME some some green lable Luckies and would say.."Thank YOU"!Booby C.10-28-2005
PBY Catalina B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Bob C Naybe those Meals Rejected by Ethiopians would have been preferable to the Cs and Ks we had while I was with Uncle. We got a lot that were packed BEFORE the Korean Conflict. I even got some that had Wings Cigs in them and that was probably WWII or shortly after. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Ebay Item July, 1945, unframed, black-and-white photograph of the prop-driven seaplane used at the Presque Isle Army Air Base in Maine for flights to northern Maine lakes such as Eagle, Long, and others.Bobby C.10-28-2005
And hot sauce even on yer deesert YUM. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Archers NEWS Flash. This might be a good thing..I would have enjoyed a couple Enchiladas instead of those dang pork sausage patties..Also I figure the govmnt.lets 'em have at it and then fines 'em to get some of the money back. Yeah.and Tequila instead of hot chocolate bricksBobby C.10-28-2005
DAISY This is a news story I run across that asaid there was an employment company who were actively recruiting illegals to work for a company making MREs. Quoted from AP news (AP) A Texas employment agency was sentenced to five years of probation for hiring illegal immigrants to work at the nation's top producer of military battlefield rations, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The Tollin Group was also fined $20,000 and ordered to pay $414,000 in civil penalties Wednesday. It has been barred from Department of Defense contracts for three years. The San Antonio-based company, which does business as Remedy Intelligent Staffing, pleaded guilty in January to hiring illegal immigrants and trying to cover it up by falsifying employment eligibility forms. The workers were hired for Wornick Co., which makes MREs _ or "meals ready-to-eat." The investigation was initiated in February 2003 after an al-Qaida operative was arrested with information pointing to McAllen and Wornick as terrorist targets. Wornick had been awarded a $47 million contract to produce more than 1.1 million MREs for U.S. forces in Iraq. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force ran background checks on Wornick employees and found hundreds of temporary employees with fraudulent documentation. No direct link to terrorism was found. Really makes you feel good about military contractors. B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
The Nicholson movie was the "Pledge" good scenery in it.. here in Washington to see the leaves and fall color we go to a Bavarian village called Leavenworth it is beautiful and authentic Bavarian food too and at winter ski and snow mobile vacations..Hardy10-28-2005
spt, Thanks for the info. My concern is about who is doing the screening for the private contracters. News just announced tonight on Lou Dobbs about illegal aliens working at White Sands, confirms my suspicions.daisymid-atlantic10-28-2005
The Hi Fi was my roomies.. I spent all my money on 3.2 beer and gas money to and from Madawaska..donlafb61-6510-28-2005
don,love that hi-fi(jeez,HI-FI to WI-FI)in the barracks room,i think? too,regarding mukluks and bunny boots:wore 'em four winters working the flightline at loring.......kept me warm along with the "hawk" hat. arch and booby:keep it up....let's not forget scooter and karl.take care. oh,those county girls!former loringite '66-'7010-28-2005
C-J Lougee, I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.sptcolorado10-28-2005
Daisy, I owe you a response to the security question. The Federal Police Force is just that a police force that has jurisdiction on federal property. They are all about law enforcement and nothing special in the way of security. It is true that much of the security force is now contract; they do things such as staff the entrance gate and check ID badges and vehicle registrations and such. Many of the things that MPs used to do. While they do provide access control, it is almost impossible to secure any large military base completely. I believe the Security Guards have increased the feeling of security but haven’t really increased the actual security. As I said before it would be almost impossible to provide total security at a military base. Ours is mostly secured by a 3 strand barbed wire fence and any kid in the county knows how easy they are to hurtle. As for making the servicemen or our country safer, they do free up the MPs to do what they do best in the war zone, so in that sense it does contribute to an increased level of security for us. The one thing that the contract security can’t do that the MPs did very well is to take the fight to the bad guys. I’ve left out my personal opinion of what is and isn’t security as it really doesn’t answer any of your questions.sptcolorado10-28-2005
I'm right here at work watching the clock. Reminds me of the movie with Jack Nicholson where he retired and his office was all packed up and he was watching the clock and wouldn't leave until it hit 5:00. I can't remember the name of the movie. I only do this late Friday afternoons. Speaking of movies, I hear that "North Country" is a good one with Charlize Theron. It opened last week here and I plan to go tomorrow. It's a true story. She got Best Actress last yr, so I"m sure that she won't disappoint us. When you live in TX, and you can't get to Maine for the Fall colors, then the Ozarks in NW Arkansas are the place to go. That area of the country is very showy right now with Fall colors and there's no "rat race " there. I really enjoyed my vacation in the mountains. May I suggest Mountain View, Arkansas for a real down home, laid back vacation? You won't age there, 'cuz time stands still! And the "jam" sessions on the town square were the highlight of the trip. Anyone could join in..sing..or pick the guitar or mandolin or whatever. This happens every night, all year, weather permitting.BASAustin (75*)10-28-2005
Welcome aboard Don.sptcolorado10-28-2005
Just found this site.. Flew into Presque Isle December of '61.. Bus ride to Loring and the rest is history.. Vacation in Edmundston NB every year and we fly into PQI every year..Looking forward to using your facility.. Thank you.. Don NelsonDon NelsonChico, California10-28-2005
I was hoping when I was in PI that the new PI Historical Society bldg would be open, but not yet. I really didn't think it would be open yet. I think it's going to be very nice and definitely a place I would visit often. Being there for only a few days it is hard to see and do everything, but I do cover a lot of ground when I am there. JC and I went into Gary's furniture store, they have some gliders that I liked. I did not even take pics this yr but I took a lot last yr.PAC10-28-2005
Arch did you notice if you look at duyya from the bridge of his nose on up what an uncanny resemblance he has to Prince Charles? It is scarey! Halloween early or What?B and J Hardy10-28-2005
CJ Sorry, but I did not get in to see Alice before I left. Do you have an update???dick delongbrooksville Fl.10-28-2005
Hello, in beautiful Northern Maine. Your question for the day is hard to answer. For someone who does not live there I like all the Seasons. Fall and Winter are the best viewing for people. You need a space for (all of them) seasons. We were up there in May and it was perfect for us. We will be back next year. We survived Katrina and Rita. Just a few trees down but not on the house lots of tree mess though. Parts of New Orleans are gone so to speak. But all will recover . Come to New Orleans next year. God bless everyone and have a beautiful and safe Winter.. I love the Cams and have donated a couple of times and will continue.. Maybe the people who send comments and notes might like to donate a few $$$...helps with the up-keep and well worth it. Hi to my sister Gloria Grant and My Mom Lois..SarahMandeville, La.10-28-2005
SueRae.. I've been thinking of you. If I had known where you work I would have stopped by to say Hi when I was in PI. I'm ready to come back already. Where is VH? And BAS?pac10-28-2005
Hey everyone....was that early snow something or what??? I have been away from the site for a couple of weeks because I lost a very dear friend quite suddenly at work and I have been so busy and preoccupied it is crazy. Glad to be back and read up on all the entries. What a bunch....no wonder I missed it here so much...Suerae56PI10-28-2005
Don't ya just hate it when you get a message typed on here, then ya lose it? RATS! My son used to say that when he was little and that is a famous word used by the Libby's. :-) JC and I had the BEST fresh fish chowdah at Captain Nicks in Bangor by the airport.pac10-28-2005
PAC You will have to get some of the origional LL Bean boots and show her what good boots are. ;-) B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
I'll tell you where they have some really good signs with words of wisdom, kinda like bumper stickers on cars, only better...church signs. Good ones.pac10-28-2005
A girl in my office had her muckluks on yesterday...honest! Right here in Tennessee. :eek: Surprised me!pacNashville, TN10-28-2005
:-) Good One Nancy.. some Bumper Stickers make senseJH10-28-2005
I saw this bumper sticker... In 1776, the liberals were fighting for independence and the conservatives were wearing Red Coats.NancyHuntington, WV10-28-2005
P.BUTT Whew! That was a good one! A near perfect example. I'll take that into my "How to be a Sheeple." class.Bobby C.10-28-2005
Good Morning Y'all P BURTT I have been away a couple days and I see the Jingoistic Cliches are still there. Give me time for my coffee please! B o T H ArchArch10-28-2005
Phil....any snow in NY? Waldo...hello from an old friend... SPT...where are you in Colorado?C-J LougeeKissimmee, FL10-28-2005
DD...welcome back; glad your trip was a safe one, albiet long! Did you manage to get in and visit with Aunt Alice before you left? Just wondering.... LCD...glad you made it! Have missed you terribly DG...thank you!C-J LougeeKissimmee10-28-2005
I JUST LOVE THE NEW SKY CAM. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND LIKE TO CHECK THE WEATHER UP IN PRESQUE ISLE EVERYDAY.DIANE CROSSGREENSBORO,NORTH CAROLINA10-27-2005
Since Arch is quoting Twain, here's another of his that seems appropriate today. "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." So, yes, bring the troops home... AFTER they have been allowed to complete their mission. Because these men are patriots... and these colors don't run.P. BurttSchenectady, NY10-27-2005
OOPS!!! Miss spelled my own email address Sorry and again THANKSDee Bowker-YeatonWest Gardiner10-27-2005
;-) I use to live in the county and I miss my friends... Thank you for this web site it's as close as I can get... DeeDee Bowker-YeatonWest Gardiner10-27-2005
HI All News of my demise has been greatly exaggerated as old whats his face once said. We have changed hours for 3 weeks so we just walked in the door. Long days and short nites have me ragged. Gotta go cleanup and get a lunch and sack out. B o T H Arch :DArch10-27-2005
Arch maybe off licking his wounds IF he ia a Houston Fan?JH10-27-2005
Hey Dick, we all missed you...only thing is we knew you were on the road and you'd let us know when you and Claudette were settled in. I can't believe the summer went by and we didn't get together again...but we all had a fun day in Freeport, lunch was great and ice cream for dessert was a real treat. The real treat was seeing you and Mrs. D again after 40 or so years. Meanwhile, keep in touch...stay on COM.MetaStill Heah10-27-2005
Hi to all. Back in the deep south and settled in for an extended stay. I have read back thru the 100 or so posts and see where only one old friend missed me in 2 weeks. Arch is missing for a couple of days and everyone is banging their tin cups. Funny how a couple of years difference in age has so much effect. Or maybe its the political affillation, or something. Anyway, if anyone needs to go the the private line please check out the different address./ Same as last yr.dick delongBrooksville, Fl10-27-2005
Bob Hardy, isn't live polictical?? lol We encounter politics and the results of policies at every point in our daily lives. To think it cannot be discussed on this site is ludicrous, in my opinion.daisymid-atlantic10-27-2005
They are hiring people from the area to be security at Fort Lewis, but I presume just at entry points as far as we are told however alot of security is in- cognito now and again depends on imagery and computers cameras and detectors.. they advertise in the jobs section in the Tacoma tribune here, and pay is $10.00 an hour! makes you wonder doesn't it? but there is a war going on and we guard other countrys now too I am wondering how much longer it will be before there is a mandatory Draft! hope this isn't too political! :-(Hardy, BobTacoma10-27-2005
Daisy, I'll have to get back to you on the Federal Police and the questions you have asked. It will take a little more time than I have at work, right now. Oh, and I am just a little opinionated about the security issue.sptcolorado10-27-2005
Marian, The October snowfall (around the 9th in early 50's) that you are thinking of may have been the day I was born. I am told that it snowed sometime during October 7th and left about a foot of snow on the ground the following day in 1953. There may have been other snowfalls in other years, but this is the one I have heard of. I imagine my family wasn't too please with me making my entrance at such a time, as the electricity went out and it must have been hard getting my mother out town to the hospital from the Burlock Road. I am glad they found your brother. It couldn't have been fun for him. Jared and Ruth, welcome to the COM. Do you ever get back to your part of the state? Bob R., We Mainers end up getting tough after having put up with long cold winters, but you must get pretty tough yourself, putting up with long hot summers in Phoenix.Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT10-27-2005
I have never been to Maine.I enjoy looking at the snow.Maine people must be pretty tough.You are good people,,,,BobBob R.Phoenix,Az10-27-2005
Good morning from Virginia! We are from the county. Iwas born in Stockholm & my wifr Ruth was born in Caribou.Jared & Ruth TozierLynchburg, Virginia10-27-2005
Beautiful morning here sunny but cool, heading for PI tomorrow and see on Cam still some snow up that way. Hopefully it will be gone by the weekend. Spt. #6876, my husband was in the 101st ABN from 58-62 and also loved biscuits and gravy. Arch, I agree, we do miss you on COM, come on back. Hi Waldo, good to read all your remarks, always very informative. Larry, good to see you on COM, Meta told me you were doing good. Glad to hear it.SherryWindham,Me10-27-2005
spt, Would you please explain that term to me: federal police force detachment. I am trying to figure out how this makes the military personal and the country safer, by replacing the MPs.daisymid-atlantic10-27-2005
Daisy, not only have they replaced the MPs with contract security, many installations now have a federal police force detachment. Waldo & Grumpy, I got it now, the Bunny Boots you were referring to are indeed 2 different types of foot wear, the rubber ones with an air bladder came in 2 colors black and white. Waldo your right, aircrews were not allowed to wear them. The other type of bunny boot was the felt ones with a felt interior lining they came in white only and only issued in certain places. It's amazing how much trivial knowledge you pickup after a few turns around the flag pole. I went to a lot of places and did a lot things but I'm really just an old cavalry trooper at heart. Keep my boots oiled, by saber shiny and my powder dry.sptcolorado10-27-2005
Sounds like a lot of folks on here tonight have military backgrounds. Have you heard of the privatizing of the security at bases. Have a son at Andrews ... no longer mps ... private contractors provide security. Mainenance is also done by private contractors w/ enlisted personal doing supervision. This was in the works before 9/11, but followed through on after that date.daisymid-atlantic10-26-2005
Hey Ya'll....I'm loving the snow that I'm seeing on the webcam !!! Wish I were there with you all. I remember the excitement of the first snow and then by February, wishing it would all just go away!! :p Our weather in Florida is unusually cool for this time of year but it will be back in the 80's by the weekend. The water in the pool has really cooled off though...too chilly for us Floridian's but I'm sure it would feel great to "Aroostook County" folks. You guys have a great winter....be safe...keep warm.Mary Doody HennessyOcala, Florida10-26-2005
spt Y'ain't such a youngster afterall. Your description of bunny boots was on target, like most of what you say. I can tell the military left its mark on you by the way you have your footware all spit-shined and standing at attention in that picture. Put a poor corporal like me to shame. Waldo The boots you described are too Hi-tech for my generation...(although we did grow up with hot water bottles....) just not in our boots.. Also, thanks for sharing the 40 percent ariel picture with us....Great view. Larry has brass, you know what, to go that high..I get shaky just thinking about it. I hope he wears a parachute. GrumpyGrumpy10-26-2005
Grumpy & SPT, I'm probably thinking of the wrong footwear when you say "bunny boots." There was a model some folks were issued at Loring (-and I think at Grand Forks) that had a rubbery white exterior, and some part of them was an inflated bladder. -A rubber thermos jug for your feet? We aircrew types weren't issued them because they were too flammable, so we were told. I suppose if you were in a situation where your boots could catch fire, it would be a lost cause anyway. The security police (APs) wore them a lot. Mummy sleeping bags were nice. I used them only a couple of times, and each was at well-below freezing.Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-26-2005
Daisy, both of my kids and my G-kids know what spleeny means, none of them has ever spent more than a month or 2 in the county. Do they count for your out of state use?sptcolorado10-26-2005
Grumpy, come to think of it I do remember the Bunny Boots, white, with felt on the inside and out, had smooth leather soles. Never had any but they sure looked like they would do the trick.sptcolorado10-26-2005
Grumpy, in the Army we had these big heavy solid rubber boots, called them Mickey Mouse Boots. As for Sleeping Bag Extreme Cold Weather-Artic. I thought the artic part was how cold you felt inside of one. Course I really don't know as the last time they issued me one I spent over a year in the dessert!sptcolorado10-26-2005
Waldo, got a few hours in Hueys myself, course I was a crewchief and stick time was very off the books. My feet didn’t get too cold though, we were at Ft. Campbell KY/TN 101st ABN, hot as heck in the summer and only slightly cool for a county boy in the winter. Sure do miss that fishing and biscuits and gravy!sptcolorado10-26-2005
:-) Heard about the web cam from my son-in-law who lives in P.I. He sends photos of the snow and I send back photos of us sitting in the patio, enjoying our 73', sunny day! Great idea! Having lived there briefly, we enjoy seeing the views. SCSherie ChildersSan Luis Obispo, CA10-26-2005
Daisy, first time I told my native Washingtonian husband he was "Spleeny" he thought I meant he was a picky eater lol.. (well he didn't like my cooking so maybe it was Freudian slip on his part ).. ;-)Judy HardyTacoma10-26-2005
I just sent Arch an email, telling him he's being paged on COM. He hasn't answered an earlier personal message, so may be away for a few days. Spleeny ... now there's a word for you!! Anyone living out-of-state ever hear it used in you 'new' location??daisymid-atlantic10-26-2005
SPT amd Waldo Ya gotta be youngsters.......I like your names for cold weather footwear.....but....you left out "bunny boots".....that's what we called what Uncle Sam issued to us in Alaska, during the 50's. Anybody else out there on this site old enough to remember them....talk about keeping your feet warm and dry ( you had to use your overshoe rubbers, over the bunny boots, remember?) And our Artic sleeping bags.....Two sleeping bags (mummy type) one stuffed inside of the other and presto, you had an "Artic" sleeping bag.....dem were de days..... GrumpyGrumpy10-26-2005
yo, Arch I went back on previous pages to determime your last posting, and unless I counted wrong, your last one was no. 6810.......now we're up to 6870 something.... the question is: are you ok??? If you are, please get back on line....we miss you and your wit, your pictures, your "shrub" jokes and all the rest....it ain't the same without you...com'on...don't pull a ross perot and say to heck with all of you if you don't vote for me......you're bigger than that.....I don't agrree with you politically, most of the time, but I still like you and your postings, (and I ain't gay). Like the Hardys, I just wish you'd start writing again....If you're ill or not feeling well, hurry up and get better, we're all rooting for ya. (Maybe your back went out, shoveling snow??) SpleenySpleeny10-26-2005
No picture..just a plain tin cup..beating ...beating on my computer screen .."Where is Arch....where is Arch." Nevermore? Can't believe that!Bobby C.10-26-2005
SPT, at Loring and at Grand Forks AFB we used to call those boots "muk-luks." They're a little clumsy to walk in, but they were the only things that would keep my feet warm while flying Hueys during the North Dakota winters. The heaters in those birds were fairly ineffective. -Can't say I remember hearing of Aroostook County Tennis Shoes, but it sounds like an appropriate title, considering the circumstances.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-26-2005
we are clanging our tin cups on the metals bars beating our shoes onto the table chanting we want Arch we want Arch where is he? :-( Snow pictures are pretty!HardysTacoma10-26-2005
I am close to the Mason-Dixon Line. We were to get our "first frost" last night but it did not happen. Once again... "first frost" is predicted for tonight. It is great to see your snow.jane again10-26-2005
spt re: warm. No..That's not true. I love keepin' my feet warm and dry ..my belly full..my mind clear..ammo dry .. many men who were hungry and with cold and bleeding feet beat me in the game,but never managed to kill me.Bobby C.10-26-2005
Yup. lots of tree damage last night from the heavy snow. Here's Cunningham School....looks like most of the trees in front are damaged beyond any repair by Mother Nature. LCD......Glad you're showing your pretty face once again. Where ya been?DGPI10-26-2005
Bobby C. having warm feet keeps you quick on your feet!sptcolorado10-26-2005
Arch!! Where are you? Hi, everyone.. I surely do envy you folks in P.I. All that beautiful snow. I remember one year when there was a pretty good snowfall around the 9th of Oct. I am sorry I do not remember the exact year. Sometime in the early 50s. The reason I remember is that my kid brother went out hunting, and got lost in the woods. We were pretty discouraged when it started to snow. Seemed like everyone in the County went out looking for him. He was in the army, and home on leave. Fortunately, they found him. He was ok, just very cold and a bit worried. Sorry to be so long winded.Marian10-26-2005
Hi Mary, welcome on board! Maybe we can ship you all this snow? ;-)WebmasterPI, ME10-26-2005
Hi folks- just joined the site. Thinking about moving to Maine in a few years and thought that this would be a good avenue through which I can start exploring. Love the new snow!!!!!!!!!!!!marydSpringfield, MA10-26-2005
Webmaster:How many years (in Aroostook) has there been a snowfall before Halloween ? Huh.. since 1914.Bobby C.10-26-2005
SPT..nice picture..although I am somewhat envious of that very well organized closet and how quickly you were able to explain. Jeeze! if someone jumps on me I freeze up for a week.Bobby C.10-26-2005
RE: 6853 from observer. What is the angry face about? Are you truly annoyed about the comment about the A.C.T.S. comment ??diasymid-atlantic10-26-2005
Good Morning everyone: Been enjoying the snow from a distance. Think the scenic cam. could use some wipers. Looks like a white out from here. Woke up to 38 degrees here this a.m. but it is warming up fast. 9:09 A.M. and it's 52 already. Still think it would be great to be there with a cup of hot coffee in hand and be able to catch up with all the latest news with friends and family. Hope everyone has a great day and stays safe on the highways, if you have to be out in it.R.L.Ft. Walton BCH., Fla10-26-2005
RE: Aroostook County Tennis Shoe, see the picture, the tall light green canvas boot with the rubber sole. I was aiming my comment at the ex-airman and soldiers who may have heard of this air force winter overshoe being referred to as an Aroostook County Tennis shoe. Best pair of cold weather boots I ever ownded. They were kind of like the old style Ski-Doo boot.sptcolorado10-26-2005
Hi CJ, Great to hear from you yesterday. Nice to get caught up on things. Check out the white stuff on the crown. Our leaves haven't started changing colors yet but are falling due to rain and high winds. Penn State got three inches of snow yesterday just in time for the big game on Saturday. I think Jeanne T is coming up for it from Fl. She'll be in for a rude awakening. Still can't touch base with my sister. Hope she still has a house left. Glad it missed you for a change. Dick DeLong, When you get home give me a holler. Your mail is being returned to me. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa10-26-2005
We've had about 4 or 5 inches of heavy wet snow thus far in the PI area. There are many trees limbs and bushes broken down in the area because of the weight of the snow. It is supposed to be okay tomorrow and the snow be gone by this weekend though. There was a power outage last night which is rather a rarity in the area. See ya later.Bootfoot10-26-2005
What are you talking about? Most Folks from the County wear Aroostook County Tennis Shoes, along with their Mackinaws. NOT And, people in Aroostook County don't call them Tennis Shoes! Sneakers more like! You don't know what you are talking about! :mad:observer10-26-2005
I think you guys still get too much snow.Alton SmithTulsa, Oklahoma10-26-2005
Looks like the scenic cam is under the snow... it's trying to send a picture, but not successfully.I can't wait to see the snow pics from that cam.KarenNJ10-26-2005
Sure. As you guessed it was just another spammer. Best to just ignore them as most of them are posted by automated systems. I delete them as soon as I see em!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-26-2005
Whoops looks like he got deleted! Thank you webmasterKaren BeaulieuPS GA10-26-2005
I agree with #6847. What is going on webmaster? Love the snow can't wait for daylight to see more!!! It is 37 in GA right now very unusual for us.Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs GA10-26-2005
Burrr...looks like snowshoes may be reguired for the kiddies out trick or treating.sptcolorado10-26-2005
What in the world are you talking about Xavier? The color of the background is white and the letters are black and blue and red!!! I am just a visitor to this wonderful site but it seems you wanted to advertise your own site. Just an observation and my own thought. :rolleyes:jane10-26-2005
LCD....what did I tell you??!! We're missing you; where's your input?! Larry....more problems with a leaky roof because of Wilma; Another delay in our Colorado move! Drats!! I HATE it here!C-J LougeeKissimmee10-26-2005
SNOW!! Man it will be one LONG winter if that stuff doesn't melt!daisymid-atlantic10-25-2005
Bobby C. cell phones! Why everyone should have one installed, where the sun don't shine, then they could talk to their favorite person all day long, without disturbing the rest of us. Or at least while they’re driving the car, “Hey you! Hang-up and drive!!” But please don’t get me started. I know Mr. Hughes wore the sandals of Kleenex, but most folks from the county wear Aroostook County Tennis Shoes, along with their Mackinaws.sptcolorado10-25-2005
SPT I still think a golf club should be swung like a baseball bat..so I could do that in 106 on my best day. I still love gettin' out there tho'..at least I did before cellphones. Now I just putt around in a lead lined cellar with computer graphics and simulated fresh air pumped in. The upside is that I don't have to buy golf shoes..Empty Kleenex boxes work just fine. huh..DG will explain (maybe)Bobby C.10-25-2005
Dang! I'm disraught! Those shrubs in front of the great doctor's place were just starting to look great and they got snow on 'em again. Does time go faster when you get older or is it the end of the world ?Bobby C.10-25-2005
Bobby C. especially this one, one in one and down in one, shot a 92 that day.sptcolorado10-25-2005
SPT yep,one of the best courses I've seen for the quiet and intense player.Bobby C.10-25-2005
Bobby C. if that is the lift I think it is than the closest hole on the golf course should the 10th the T is at the club house. Shot one of my best rounds of golf on that course!sptcolorado10-25-2005
Global Warming.. my A--Bobby C.10-25-2005
PAC 6827.. Wish you had taken a picture or written down the name of the road. I spent my potential down payment on gas red hot dogs and meatball subs. Now I gotta hiberniatelikeIain'tate fur the rest of the winter. I even ran out of money and time so bad that I couldn't get over to DG's to make an offer on his place.Bobby C.10-25-2005
Looks like Jim C. was right....the first snow of the season is starting to come down! :rolleyes:WebmasterPresque Isle, Maine10-25-2005
I mean SPT..I'm lysdexicBobby C.10-25-2005
Stp re: house location Within crawling distance of this lift and the golf course. Wrecked a bunch of fine land to build that sucker and Tiger won't even play there.Bobby C.10-25-2005
No daisy, had a tan and white 55. One of the guys had a 54 black ford. Bobby C. that cannon belonged to John Hitchcock on Green Ridge, but Don Gagnon had it last I knew. No Place to shoot in Fl. Hung up my target guns and my 44. Mayhaps someday the grandkids will get a chance to shoot themLarrySummerfield fla10-25-2005
SPT: Good job on the pic...that looks almost exactly like my lawn mower. Wish I could still be out there in my shorts and t-shirt!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-25-2005
Well folks just had a weater advisery come across WAGM TV saying that aroostook county could get 6 to 12 inchs of the white stuff by wednesday after noon. :eek:Jim CChapman ME10-25-2005
To bad for the webmaster to have to cut all that grass, looks like he's hard at it today.sptcolorado10-25-2005
Bobby C. Where is that house? I need a good fixer-up-er for my retirment. I told the wife we'd retire to a tar-paper shack in Castle Hill, but I'd consider relocating if that place wasn't too far away from PI. I mean, shoot, it has most of its windows and everything! PS No offense intended to those great folks who do live in Castle Hill.sptcolorado10-25-2005
That's a nice house too, BC. I saw one that I thought you might like when I was up there, can't remember the road now. I said "there's a house for Bobby C". Probably a good thing I didn't run into you, cuz JC would have had to take me to TAMC. I couldn't have stood much more excitement. Well, good luck finding a place. :Dpac10-25-2005
I liked this place a lot but the price waz too high 'cause it had a coke machine. Anyway the Real Estate lady was drivin' a Jag. That always scares me off.Booby C.10-25-2005
I Moved From P.I. A Year Ago And Now Wish I Was Still There I Will Be Moving Back Hopefuly Next Spring. GuyGuy LemieuxSeekonk Mass10-25-2005
I Moved From P.I. A Year Ago And Now Wish I Was Still There Will Move Back Hopefuly Next Spring. GuyGuy LemieuxSeekonk Mass10-25-2005
oooops, I mean, battlefield!justaviewer10-25-2005
I find your site very interesting. Have enjoyed the reminiscing and pics of the past. keep up the good work. Just a quick note to bobby c....I would be be careful with how the dems have been beaten around. Looks like the "repubs" are are in the battleground right now! ;-)Justaviewer10-25-2005
Re: JH Maine Squirrel Hey! Did you just blow my cover?Bobby C.10-25-2005
Hey Bobby this is for you!!!JH10-25-2005
Arch.. I need a rough sketch of that running deer target cannon if you would. Down here the guys have "lumbering alligator targets." and having a harder time now.. hitting them with my old 44..need to upgrade.Bobby C.10-25-2005
Arch has tamed down a lot .. ticks me off ..Ya’ know there is a difference between having fun and being mean spirited.. Having fun with the Dems., is not as easy ‘cause they have let themselves get beat up so bad in the last few years that they have almost become pathetic. This ain’t politics here. This is liturature…In it’s most basic form. And the Webmaster mowing his lawn when it needs to be mowed.. or me.. as an old coot..tying my shoes in the morning .. playing with the kids and teaching them stuff feeding the ostrich and killing a couple of snakes for breakfast.. that’s true heroism.. That’s why when Arch says.. BoTH…. notice OUR is not capitalized. I Wuz on the ground where I could see.. My enemy wuz as scared as me. (I played “King of the Hill” at Training School and won) RE picture: “Don't Argue with Your Vegetables.” ShakeSpeah Scuse my fragmented style of “wrighting” but I hate doing anything “right”Bobby C.10-25-2005
Thanks Daisy. Unfortunately, mowing all that lawn is my task! ;-)WebmasterPI, ME10-25-2005
Webmaster, Nice shot on Scenic view. Who mows all that lawn?? Mercy!! Larry, If you had a black ford coupe, then I was an occasional passenger on those fast rides.daisymid-atlantic10-25-2005
I'll be darned, this does work. Yup, that was us when we were young and foolish. Now we are just trying to get older. I saw a lot of folks I know on the site, mayhaps will get in touch. Catch up later. Yes Meta, things are still alittle rough, but we will make it. Keep in touch, I have your E-MailLarrySummerfield, fla10-25-2005
Well another story my sister told me lol.. she told me a Craig girl was in the run for that Miss America title when my sister was a girl growing up In Maine and my niece wanted me to ask as she is doing some sort of a report on the states who had contestants in the pagent.. Bobby you would make a great contestant in anything you do !! I think you are a riot !!HardyTacoma10-25-2005
Hardy 6809 Miss America No.. none made it. Many were attractive enough,but couldn’t get thru the “Peace on Earth” line without laughing… Too well educated is my guess. However, in 1965 I would have been made“Miss Coney Island” had the fog not rolled out.Bobby C.10-24-2005
AL, me no have-um eagle eye, just have-um larger version of picture. -Humble apologies, etc., but I didn't realize that Haystack would be all but invisible in the 40% version. In the full-size original, it's quite discernable, if you know where to look. For those who want to strain their eyes and try anyway, follow that line of houses along the road through Mapleton (toward the top of the picture.) At about the last house, step left, halfway to the edge of the picture, and Haystack is just to the left of a smear of reddish trees. AL, if you'll send an e-mail note, I'll be glad to reply with both pictures; you'll be able to see things MUCH better. The files are too large to post on COM, but they won't take all that much time to download, even if you have only a dial-up connection. If sending both at one time would clog your mailbox, I could send one today and the second tomorrow. It's quite a spectacular view, thanks to Gary Lavaway. Webmaster, thanks for inserting those landmarks into the picture as reference points.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-24-2005
Or ... could it be the Larry Dicker of the Ford Coupe speeding down outer Chapman Street during school hours??diasymid-atlantic10-24-2005
HMMM Is that the Larry of the Dicker bros that used to win most of the turkeys at Cooks pit and then demolish the running deer target with a home made cannon? B o T H ArchArch10-24-2005
Was there ever a Miss or Mrs America from Maine :Aroostook co? :confused:HardyWa.10-24-2005
Hey Larry...boy you've sure weathered some big storms in the last year but Wilma was a piece of cake compared to what you'd been through. Have a wonderful winter...we're expecting a big blow, lots of rain and snow in the mountains and up "home". Time's run out!Meta10-24-2005
Talked to CJ, she lives just below us and she did not get blown away either. Pretty brisk for a while, though.Larry DickerSummerfield, Fl 3449110-24-2005
I'm glad to see that Waldo got back on here. It bothered me what happened on here last Friday. I actually went to bed thinking about it. I was afraid COM was losing another good person. You just gotta have a sense of humor to live in this world. I used to let a lot of things bother me and I would get mad. I got upset a couple of times on here, but I got right back on. CJ, I hoped to visit Billy & Lona Clark when I was there, but didn't get to, but I saw Greg Staples at Governors. He looks good.PACNashville, TN10-24-2005
Daisy Re:lousy view.. I will see your bad view and raise ya ten. This means good views drive up the taxes on bad views and bad, bad, views have to be eliminated and turned into good views. All this costs money..which is no longer being made..and must be printed(or extorted) If you can hold out long enough.. change will come and all views will become bad views and therefore.. untaxable.Bobby C.10-24-2005
I've been reading the Sun Journal again. Town of Orford, N.H., is now assessing property taxes for the view!! I wonder if they give discounts for lousey views??daisymid-atlantic10-24-2005
DG...thanks; your memory's like mine. It's been a bit of a struggle here... As for LCD, I did receive a raft of jokes over the weekend but no note. I'll give her a call later in the day to see what's going on and will let you know.C-J LougeeKissimmee with Wilma10-24-2005
Waldo--Re: bedsheets and bike frames. I figure you flew everything this broad empire was willing to let you try. As you well know..after 10 feet or so it ALL hurts. So may as well go for it. Thanks for your service.Bobby C.10-24-2005
Here's the parachute pic again with some landmarks added. Please correct me if I've incorrectly labled anythingWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-24-2005
Waldo Me no see'um Haystack. Maybe you have'em eagle eye?AL10-24-2005
cj....you're back, but where is LCD? Forgot about Margaret and Aunt Jemima. Will send it out. Keep buggin' me for it; short memory, you know.DGPI10-24-2005
:-) This is my first time on your site I have enjoyed it I will visit againAmy ClarkPresque Isle.Maine10-24-2005
Waldo, thanks for the great pic from the powered parachute. Lately I've been seeing quite a few of those things flying around PI. All the ones I've spotted seem to be flying quite low (maybe a couple hundred feet). I can't imagine being up 8,000 feet in one of them! :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-24-2005
DG.....did you forget about sending me the picture of Aunt Margaret and Aunt Jemimah, or did it get lost in the mail? I will happily pay for the copy if that's what's holding it up!! It was great to see the picture on here of my old farming neighbor and buddy a few weeks ago - the infamous Peter Parker. A big hello to him!! LCD....WHERE ARE YOU?? We're all missing you! PAC...enjoyed hearing all about your trip to PI, especially your travels down around the Siding, up the Ginn Road, down the Johnson Road, etc. Wish I could have made the trip with you! Wilma's winds and rains have come in early this morning, with a bang; that's why I'm up so early. A great day to make a nice oyster stew for dinner! Have a great week everyone...C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, Florida10-24-2005
-Was just looking at the full-size version of that Presque Isle picture, and I see it covers the whole town and lots more. -Washburn, Haystack, Mapleton,...Waldo LVassalboro10-24-2005
DG, thanks for posting the 1960 picture of Danny E. I recognized the name but couldn't put a face to it. Hey, y'all, here's a shrunken version (40%) of a picture taken by Gary Lavaway from his powered parachute at about 8,000 feet a few weeks ago. There are two pictures, this one looking at the north end of Presque Isle and one taken toward the Sanitorium and Reach Road area. The originals are rather large files, -about 1 MB each, and the detail is stupendous. He gave his permission to send them to whomever would enjoy them, so if you'd like copies, e-mail me, and I'll send 'em your way. They were taken early in the morning, so the oblique lighting makes details stand out nicely. You'll be able to pick out lots of interesting stuff, -like maybe the house you used to live in. Man, 8000 feet with nothing but a bicycle frame underneath and an oversized bed-sheet above...! --Makes me pucker just to think about it.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-24-2005
Last few posts bring back so many vauge memories ..that it kinda gets to me like.."If you don't Know..shut up!" But let's rock with it from here.. Is that Danny Evre..The ugliest guy that got more girls than me ? ….Und that sports announcer…Shoot!.. I cought him practicing in the Cunninham gym.Bobby C.10-23-2005
Hi, Meta: You're right about being from Aroostook County. Your stepson, Jeff, dated my daughter. She played basketball with Kenny's daughter. It really is a small world!Nanny10-23-2005
Oh My Gosh Re: post # 6775..just want you to know that Stan Hartley's grandson, Steve, is married to my daughter, Amy (Wilcox.) I haven't met Stan but he and his wife still come down to the mid-coast fairs for the racing. I only live about 6 miles from the Windsor Fairgrounds This is a great horse racing area. I'll have to tell Steve that you remembered his Granddad He will be so tickled. Nate Churchill and I worked together at WAGM-TV back in the late 60's Could HE call a horse race, or what?!! Dan E don't forget Fay Ladner, my godfather, who umpired for the Indians back then. Kenny Hafford's son played great BB with my step-son, Jeff Giggey. This is what is so great about Aroosook County Ssomewhere Sometime Somehow we all seem to be connected. Sounds like Candid Camera!MetaChelsea, ME10-23-2005
Good evening. How are things in PI?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut10-23-2005
DG... I didn't realize Jim Dyer managed the Indians. During the years I followed them, the manager was Freddie Harlow. Mac Andrews was one of the pitchers, and Pat Proulx played right field. Ron Staples played for Louisville, which was the Red Sox AAA team during those years. Tough for a catcher to break into the Boston lineup with Sammy White entrenched behind the plate. Biff Elliot's brother Win was a longtime sportscaster for CBS. I think after Biff's acting career ended, he also did sports reporting in Los Angeles.Dan EArlington, MA10-23-2005
Jim C.....Shame on you! Harry B. never played for the Indians. Jim Dyer was manager at one point, though.DGPI10-23-2005
Yup....Ron Staples. Got himself an invite with Boston. Have no idea why he didn't make it. I remember Angie Degres (sp?).....Remember Jack Sanford? He had more than a cup of coffee with some team. I'm impressed with your P.I. Indian knowledge. Reckon you're gonna be one like your father and recollect everything.....I do have a few photos of the inside of Mackin Field, but not good ones. If you find one or two, make me the second to know. In 1952 or thereabouts, they honored Biff Elliot (Leon Shalek) one night with a platform set up in the area of the pitcher's mound. Remember Biff? Starred in "I, THe Jury" (3-D) and a few other detective movies in the early '50's. He graduated PIHS in the 1948 (maybe '47) and for a short time lived on the corner of Academy and Hillside with his parents. Still lives out in California in view of one of the major studios.DGPI10-23-2005
It Is DG on the right?guest10-23-2005
Re 6779. DG... The Presque Isle Indian kneeling on the right-hand side of the picture looks like catcher Ron Staples. I believe the fellow on the left accepting the award from Del is Angelo Dagres, the center fielder. It's probably a most vaulable player award. Dagres was the team's star player around 1952 or 53. (He later starred for the Vancouver AAA team in the Pacific Coast League and had a cup of coffee with the Baltimore Orioles.) The player with the (Grand Falls) Cataracts uniform might have been Dave Sime. He was their best player during those years and later was a track star for Duke University.Dan EArlington, MA10-23-2005
DG, Is that Harry Buzzel nealing in the photo>Jim C10-23-2005
Dan E.....Forgive me, but couldn't resist. This is Dan himself in 1960.DGPI10-23-2005
Chubby Gallagher was quite a guy. He was a great friend to my dad and mom. When he came to visit, he always had a treat for us kids. Chubby, Clifford Fox, Levi Hayden, Merle McLaughlin, et als were great pals. Loved to bet on the ponies and always had great stories to tell. They used to gather at the Abanaki Club, which later became the "Beef and Sirloin" restaurant. Chubby used to keep one of his race horses at our farm during the summer months. Great, fun-loving guy.NannyPresque Isle10-23-2005
Al.. Neither Richie nor Ralph played for the Indians.DGPI10-23-2005
WAG re:6779 Richie Pelletier of Howard St....or his cousin Ralph???AL10-23-2005
Whoa, gentlemen and Meta....Del Hodgkins and the P.I. Indians; ask and you shall receive. This shot was taken in the mid '50's. Anyone recognize the person to the right kneeling?DGPI10-23-2005
:cool: :cool:lisasaco10-23-2005
Bootfoot How about the stables, horses, grandstand, fairgrounds, etc. ?? Re:6762 Did they all play baseball. back in the forties and eary fifties for the PI Indians? Just a WAG ALAL10-23-2005
Barefoot.... Those names take my memory to the race track. Meta... Your reference to Del Hodgkins takes me back to Mackin Field and the Presque Isle Indians of the Maine-New Brunswick League. Del was the PA announcer.Dan EArlington, MA10-23-2005
Guess where the following people take the memory. Twice a week during the summers... Rollie Mcatee,Doc Kierstead,Charlie Beckwith, Vern Ireland,Ace Harvey,Bill Morrison,Stan Hartley, The Giberson bros, Ray Ireland, Larry Dumont, Halson Parks, Paul Mullen, Phil Reed, Walter Reed, Clayton Murchison, Murray Kenney, Nate Churchill, Ken Irving, Bob Irving,Fred Johnson, Kenny Hafford, Rosie Hafford, Carty Rose, Rollie Wheeler, Doug Beckwith, Jim Mahaney et albootfoot windsucker10-23-2005
Another PI legend that I hadn't thought about for quite awhile is Del Hodgins. He has such a wonderful sports mind and contributed so much to County youth athletics. I do believe he has passed and I often wonder what he would think of the rising populatiry of soccer.Meta10-23-2005
Re: Chubby Gallagher. Here's Chubby in his Houlton Railway Express office in 1965. I worked for him driving the RE truck both in P.I. and Houlton. Good guy....Had a brother, Jack, and has a brother, Biggy, and sister, Bunny....DGPI10-23-2005
I believe that Chubby had a brother nicknamed "Biggy". I just got back from the "County". It's still pretty up there. I wanted to bring back some of Danny Stewart's Norland reds but he was all sold out. Grrrrr. However, I did return with a few partridge breasts and some moose meat. :-)RonMass10-23-2005
Guest: Danny Delong lives in Ellsworth with his wife Mary. Dan retired from the Tele. Co and is now a master Gardener. Jim Wright passed away a few years ago.Jim C10-23-2005
Cubby was a great guy to all that knew him in the fifties. A great friend to all!RBSMO10-23-2005
I left out "waved"....He would always wave, smile and say hi....AL10-22-2005
Yes,AL, that's Chub. After REA,he worked with standardbred with Halson Parks for a bit. thanksguest10-22-2005
Guest Chubby Galherger....I think he died at about age 72 or so, in the late 1980's....I believe he was a bachelor, stayed in good phyiscal shape, (not fat like me), and worked down by the old B & A station, for the "Railway Express" delivering packages until they went out of business. He seemed to be good natured, always said "hi" and smiled.....and I think he lived alone (maybe with, and taking care of his Mom, until she died?) on the street almost accross from the PIHS. That is about all I know of him....I don't even know if he had any brothers or sisters. God rest your soul Chubby..... ALAL10-22-2005
Nope,BC, no football,but you're right on with the"eyebrow" and "played" thoughguest10-22-2005
Guest..Donnie Marcoux? Big ? One Eyebrow? Played Football? Maybe..Bobby C.10-22-2005
Arch cont. ..not even the pshrink. However.. the Airborne could have done better...as could our country.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Arch..I'll tell ya one thing. Nobody ever called me a leg.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Anybody familiar with or have info on these people: Lem Gilks, Spin Lawrence, Danny Delong, Jimmy Wright, Donnie Marcoux,Chubby Galagher,... for starters :-)guest10-22-2005
Dan E..I remember the Prestile as being a pristine stream...not many could outsmart the trout in that brook.Perhaps the flotsam you saw was me riding the stream on a tractor tube with my speedos on and a fishing pole in my hand.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Or were you fling wing Airborne? ArchArch10-22-2005
Anyone who would jump out of a perfectly good airplane needs his boots bloused and airborne laces and a pshrink ;-) B o T H ArchArch10-22-2005
Jeeze Connie! That's a City Hall now. I was just in there to see if they could stitch up my tax bill.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Yes.. Connie..sorry.. every thing brick looks like Cunningham to me.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Nanny, mutual relations - Steven - could your mom be Julie?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-22-2005
Bobby C. That is the old General Hospital! After I stretched out my screen, I saw the caption on the bottom. Geesh! But as usual you made me laugh :Dconnie clair10-22-2005
Nanny, I do not know you by that name? correct? Reveal yourself - if you know me you know I'm buying tickets to come home to find out who your are!! :D Could your initials to SS?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-22-2005
I remember Edna.. volunteered to climb a tree to go up on the roof and patch a leak.. dumbest thing I ever did besides join the 82nd Airborne and a whole list of other things.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Re Hospital School: I was just joking a little..That's Cunningham..Should have had a Hospital Annex. Ms. Fairweather you know.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Bobby C. re:6747 Well - could it be the Training School then?connie clairCalif.10-22-2005
Re 6746...Bobby, I lived in Mars Hill around 1950. Believe me, the stuff you're talking about was mild in comparison to the volume of starch company flotsam that floated down the Prestile Stream.Dan EArlington, MA10-22-2005
Hi, Connie... I don't believe that GWB is narrowminded, but of course, that's my personal opinion. We'll have to see how the Washington scene plays out. Sorry I missed you when you were up this summer. 1969 was a great year, don't you think? :confused:NannyPresque Isle10-22-2005
Hi, Rebecca - here's one more little hint -- you know me! I'm your friend. We have mutual relations. I'm with you re: Bobby C. and Arch even if they are on the other side of the political arena. I like the friendly debates and I like to hear different opinions. I certainly have one! So, Rebecca, I'll be in touch. :cool:NannyPresque Isle10-22-2005
Connie..don't think that was the old hospital..although it very well could have had an annex that I bon't know about.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Dan re high water: Yes ..Photo a little older than me, but a welcome sight every year. We knew the starch plant's byproducts and the towns sewage were bieng sent elsewhere. That wuz a pun son.Bobby C10-22-2005
DG... Yup! Hurricane Edna. September 1954. The first photo is looking upstream toward the Gould and Smith building. This one, of course, is Downing's mill. Both photos taken by yours truly with a nifty Kodak I bought on the annual radio auction. But that's another story...Dan EArlington, MA10-22-2005
Danny....Another nice photo! It's gotta be the results of hurricane Edna in Sept. of 1954. Who took the photo?DGPI10-22-2005
God! see what ya'done Waldo?Bobby C.10-22-2005
High water in Presque Isle. Anybody remember this?Dan EArlington, MA10-22-2005
Re:6726 Arch is that the old hospital? Neat pix. Also... I'm with ya on the GWB comments. Every once in a while I just have to put my 2 cents in on here! Especially when the "narrow-mindedness" starts to show up. How much you wanna bet I get a comment on that one? :-)connie clairCalif.10-22-2005
MMMMMMPPPPHHHH Bo T H ArchArch10-22-2005
That was for the youngsters who might be on.. and are cool enough to think even Bush jokes are funny.Bobby C.D.F.G.Oh 'Scuse Me, FLa.10-22-2005
Wait a minute! I meant it let's me get an extra couple hours zzzz's. I get fired a lot tho'.Bobby C.10-22-2005
Bob Its not as if I cant add an hour in my head but when I got up North I always forgot, so I bought one of those expensive new fangled Timex thingies. Sure is harder to run than my $2 pocket watch. B o T H ArchArch10-22-2005
Arch..T-2 button ? Yep. U got everything man. I keep my timex on central time all the time. Helps scare me into getting up in the morning.Bobby C.10-22-2005
GUEST I am sorry if a pic or a dose of reality offends you but the 1st amendment grants me the right to free speach. If you feel that strongly about my jabs and jibes, IGNORE them. Peace Arch B o T H :-)Arch10-22-2005
To Guest.. there are other guest books and other webcams you could view if this one upsets you..most of us like the way it is..thank you very much ! :rolleyes:JH10-22-2005
Jeff My bad, I hit the T2 button on my watch and didnt look to see what time zone it was set on :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch10-22-2005
this site used to be eventful, fun and nostalgic. Arch...why do you insist on your stupid political jokes? Not everyone (in fact many) do not appreciate them. Use email or the discussion forum...........guest10-22-2005
Yeah, the scenic cam is currently down. I had been running it with the new equipment we purchased for the Katahdin cam, but have since sent that off to the install site. I've got to get the scenic cam back up with the old equipment. Probably this weekend sometime. Arch, actually, the Skycam is set to EDT. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-22-2005
KBS Jeff is running the Skycam on Central time if you look. About 14 minits fast also. B o T H ArchArch10-22-2005
Hey people , no matter who gets in if they aren't crooks when they get in they usually are by the time they get out and no matter who's in I'm still proud to be an American and there is no one that can take that away from us. God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah and he will destroy us unless we turn back to him.We have a choice.guest 210-22-2005
I need to proof read before I send. (Spelling)KBSPI10-22-2005
Webmaster is the date a little off on the senic cam? I show the 18th of Oct.KBSPI10-22-2005
A recent find B o T H ArchArch10-22-2005
Happiness is Maine in the summer and North carolina in winter. Maine is my first LOVE!TRISH MeansLake Lure North carolina10-22-2005
Meta... You can e-mail me at RAG111@webtv.net Arch....received the disk. Many thanksDGPI10-22-2005
Oh shot! and I think I'm so smart - can't think of who you would be - one more hint?? Actually, Sharon had told me Brandy was here for one winter and that's been awhile ago now - we are all getting old you know! Arch - you and Bobby C keep it up - your my diet program - laughter is good mental and physical exercise.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage10-22-2005
Re: 6660 Hi, Rebecca, Brandy may have attended the University of Alaska at Anchorage, but I do know that she graduated in 2004 from UM-Presque Isle. I happen to be a friend of the bride's family as well as the groom's family! Guess who?NannyPresque Isle10-21-2005
And then Google puta a GWB ad on the page :rolleyes: Bo T H ArchArch10-21-2005
No, No, Arch is right. I think we all long for the days when the Dems were in charge and we could hold our heads high and proudly say "Yeah, I'm an American!"Guest10-21-2005
Aw Shucks no more funnies :-( B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Hey Arch...s'nough alreadyMeta10-21-2005
BOBBY C More like Industrial and Institutional Painting than just makeup B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Cousin Marion How good to see you are back on the computer again. If you want to you can call me what everyone did way back when but please dont use all the nasty words! :p How are you feeling now,and are you doing as the Doc says? B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
quick note before I leave for the weekend.. the wedding reception was fabulous! A lot of people danced. I hadn't danced in a long time. So much fun. The DJ was very good and he introduced the wedding party as they arrived. This was a very well-planned wedding and reception; no waiting, everything just flowed along smoothly. Near the end, JC and I asked the dee-jay to play Alan Jackson - and everyone who had been dancing came back out. I'm telling you, he's the best. Go, AJ!pac10-21-2005
BAS went to the Ozarks to see if she could see some fall leaf colors again like last year. I wanted her to come here but the drive is too far and with the price of gas, etc. I told JC if she comes to TN again, to come in April or May, preferably April (my favorite month here). Summer is too hot and she would hate that, and I don't blame her. I've only been back from PI a few days and I miss it already. Have to say this again..the pumpkin whoopie pies at the Blue Moose are THE BEST..webmaster said so, so I had to try them, he is right.pac10-21-2005
DG Pictures arrived...will e-mail you to discuss one that I had never seen. Sad to hear that class of PIHS '59 has lost another classmate. Richard Grant, oldest son of Ted and Margaret, brother of Tucker, Pamela, Martha, and Frank. They lived on Allen Street and Tucker has contributed to this website many times. Dick and I went to kindergarten through high school...he was into "picture taking" back then and took my wedding photos in '59. So many memories.Meta10-21-2005
Arch, attempted to email you. have you rec'd anything?daisymid-atlantic10-21-2005
Where is BAS anyway? Now ya' got me worried.Those suckers in Echo oughta be ten feet long by now. Alternate thought..Bas may be up at one of the lakes partying down and out of touch.Bobby C.10-21-2005
I wonder if BAS is back from her trip yet. I had mentioned that stuff in Echo Lake; she got the impression that it has "overtaken" the lake; I did use that word, but what I meant was when you are in a boat and you look down into the water, it is everywhere, thus not really suitable for swimming anymore and wasn't Echo known for leeches anyway? I think so. The lake looks the same and it was beautiful out at Aroostook State Park. I am going to try to remember some other things that I probably have forgotten to report on here. Gee, I feel like Anderson Cooper.pac10-21-2005
Arch, I am proud to call you Cousin, but I cannot get used to calling you Arch.. As far as your postings are concerned, I say..Right On,Cousin :D ;-)MarianTexas10-21-2005
Holy Krayola! Shrub's head looks better on my body than mine does..must be the makeup crew..Bobby C.10-21-2005
You got that right, should live in the city they work 24/7. ArchArch10-21-2005
Arch..ever notice how everything happens on Friday afternoon?Bobby C10-21-2005
Bob Just pulling yer leg, still havnt seen the man from the water company yet. Probaby Mon now. :-( B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Re photo..Yes you did Arch.. I'm just as dumb as he is...but smart enough not to run.Bobby C.10-21-2005
Do I see this photo correctly? B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
on another note in todays Bangor paper they are trying to reopen an old defunct electrical plant in Caribou and have spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the beautiful Aroostook River ! doesn't that river flow into the Saint John or does it go in the other direction ! ???Hardy'sBeautiful Pacific Northwest !10-21-2005
Being originally from Lewiston just trying to get a glimpse of the beautiful State of Maine and by the way Florida is to hot and way to many Hurricanes, I'll take a blizzard any day.Patrick CouillardFlorida10-21-2005
Bobby you"re a Hoot! LMAO :DJH10-21-2005
Can't scare a country boy ?Bobby C.10-21-2005
Been to MC Donalds lately?JH10-21-2005
OK, lots of posts came in while I was composing that last one. I'll "cease and desist." Thanks!Waldo L10-21-2005
Yep, you're welcome to your opinions. My point was that this just isn't the place to try to persuade those of us who would disagree with you to your way of thinking. Most of us have put considerable thought into our convictions, and we'll defend them as necessary, but this isn't the venue for it. For one, I enjoy this site a LOT, and I'd like to not have it sullied with political sniping. That's what SPAM is for; use my address and send it to me via e-mail. I'll giggle when it's appropriate and may even retaliate with something equally dumb. Be certain that your foundational beliefs aren't based on emotion. Think about that. Meanwhile, let's get back to talking about all that super-intellectual stuff that so piques our interests..., -like some of Bobby's real-estate finds.Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-21-2005
Arch, you and Bobby C are so funny, two of a kind. Another good ol adage and true - "laughter is the best medicine".pac10-21-2005
I just saw a Geezer working on a geyser or was that my reflection in all that agua? B O T H ArchArch10-21-2005
I tried a while back to move political discussion from guest book to discussion portion of this site, to satisfy the folks who object to its presence on the site. Who has the right to limit what is said here, other then the web master?daisymid-atlantic10-21-2005
Arch..That water leak may have been intentional..designed to drive the price of water up in Texas. However..It is attractive and ,if you can afford it, let 'er run.Bobby C.10-21-2005
Why do some of you get so riled up over a few political comments from time to time? Take it for what it is and be thankful that you live in a free country and that you can say what you want to say. To align yourself totally to one party or the other is being misinformed.guestPresque Isle10-21-2005
As much as I love this political discourse, I have a water leak at the meter that I gotta take care of. B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Morning Bob If you no longer want to support the Middle East, buy your fuel from Citgo, they are wholly owned by Venezuela B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Waldo Good Morning As I said in my last post, I am apolitical and at the same time a realist. If you give me 50 good things that GWB has done, I will give you 1000 that he has done wrong but that is personal opinion. As we are all individuals and all obviously have our own opinions they are going to conflict at times. As for influencing someone to view things my way, NO WAY. I want people to be objective and openminded enough to realise just how things really are. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch10-21-2005
But..Waldo the President is funny..what are we supposed to do? Pretend he ain't? Believe me..he is not threatened by our banter. If it were me up there I would be in LOL all the time.Bobby C.10-21-2005
PAC Actually I am apolitical, I have always felt that they were all crooks and as the old addage goes the cream always rises to the top, that is why I dont like the Shrub. I complain about GWB for good reason, I also had to put up with him as Governor as ALL should remember. B o T H Arch :-)Arch10-21-2005
Waldo. Very well said, and thank you. I just think bashing our president on this site over and over again gets really old. Very tacky in my opinion. There is so much negative in the world, and fighting and so much of it is politically related, I totally agree that the Crown of Maine Website, does not need it.Tenlee10-21-2005
Waldo, You have a big case of denial.daisymid-atlantic10-21-2005
Yah know, Arch, I think it's about time for you to back off and quit the political sniping. I realize there are some people who have developed such a dislike for President Bush that they'd like to influence others to think the same way, but this just isn't the venue for it. We don't need to have repeated here what we know has come from the liberal-Democrat propaganda machine. (Go ahead; get mad at me for saying that, but give yourself a cool-down period before you reply.) You and I and lots of other folks with the rare privilege of growing up in or having lived in "God's Country" have plenty of things to talk about without using the guestbook as a political soapbox.. Let's sit back on this one for a while, say a few years, and see how things turn out. My personal opinion is that he's a pretty good president, but definitely not perfect. He'd have to be from Aroostook County, for starters, to aspire to that goal.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-21-2005
DAISY Email away any time you want. B o T H ArchArchCooler, TX10-21-2005
Amen Arch! I think all the old adages are true, like "crooked as a politician"! And more is coming out all the time about em.PAC10-21-2005
Arch, Miss ya! So where did you get the bumpersticker? May I have your permission to e-mail you at home? It seems we may be close in age and school year; I have wondered where some of the folks ended up and thought maybe you could answer some of the questions.daisymid-atlantic10-21-2005
OOOOHHHHH Yes I am baaaaaaaaaaaack after an DSL outage :D B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
Daisy I was across the street neighbors with Linda all the time we were kids. The Judkins family with the boys was the other Judkins family, their Dad drove for Nissens for years. Lindas Dad worked as a potato inspector. B o T H ArchArch10-21-2005
That Steve Weaver in Maine sure does send me some nice forward emails!PAC10-21-2005
JH, that picture of the mountain cheered me up and I did not even have a bad day!! Maine sure is one beautiful state. Our daughter is 'up in the County' this week-end visiting family ... there will be some 'tired ears'come Monday morning!! Even tho my children weren't raised in the County, I took them back there so often they think of it as home too.diasymid-atlantic10-21-2005
DG..Re: 6666...the name is so familiar but I can't seem to pull her up on my memory screen. What year was she at PIHS..can go to the yearbook. I'm sure she was happy to get back to Maine for a sanity fix after her ordeal. There's a lot of Maine people "down theah" right now..keep them in our prayers. This is a quote that for some strange reason I remembered...wisdom of Tom Lunny: "The clock of life is wound but once..and no man has the power, to tell just when the clock will stop...at late or early hour. Now is the only time we own. Love, Live, toil with a will. Do not wait until tomorrow for the clock may then be still". Don't know the author...but Tom sure did a good job reciting it. OK..now I've got to get busy!Meta10-21-2005
Good Morning this will make for a perfect day!!! Mt Cadillac !JH10-20-2005
Re: 6665 Once when I was feeling real down and I thought things would never get better, someone told me to cheer-up, things could be worse. So I did cheer-up and they were right things got worse. In all seriousness, There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year's course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness; and the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. CARL JUNG Think only of the light for in it you find peace.sptcolorado10-20-2005
Re: 6637: Bobby C. Would you be will to predict a winner w/ WalMart's new adventure, now that they want to get into the banking business?? I'm betting on the banking lobby, myself.daisymid-atlantic10-20-2005
Dip yur Quakas! Thought the Stude thing would be Arch. Sorry ..be kind.Cobby10-20-2005
Guest:I Know what a bad day is. Love ya.Bobby C.10-20-2005
guest/re:6665: Sorry you had a bad day. Sorry you live out-of-state. Tonight is the night you need your 'Mainer-livng-in-exile' mug ... how chocolate or tea ... always comforting. Hope tomorrow is brighter for you.daisymid-atlantic10-20-2005
Gotta straighten this out.. my mom didn't say it that way. I did. Like DG's Dad' I'm the bad cop here.Bobby C10-20-2005
Arch ..That was some kind of prototype..before the "Hawk". Came up on Stude's Web Page. Called it the "Predator" or something. Tell me it wasn't an Edsel. And I'll tell you corporate con-piracy wasn't an issue back in them days.Bobby C.10-20-2005
Meta.. Never heard my mother say anymore than "darn"....my father made up for it. Remember Donna Mosher? She was in the office today....she mentioned you. She lives in Biloxi, Miss. and was trapped by hurricane Katrina......spent 6 hours in their attic. They lost everything and are, at the moment, homeless, but luckily had flood insurance and will rebuild. Nice person.....DGPI10-20-2005
I am so homesick for Maine that I could cry, bad dayguest10-20-2005
re;;6640 The front nose looks like an Edseldick delongon the road10-20-2005
oops,i MUST be getting old...at loring from 1966 to 1970.the "hawk"....northern maine wind while working nights on the flightline....... did me in,i guess.former loringite '66-'7010-20-2005
DG...Again merci. Dick can you even imagine Bobby's mom or mine saying something like THAT?!!Meta10-20-2005
bobby c.,regarding post 6640,i see '57 plymouth fins but a hint of lincoln,too,what is it? arch,c'mon and throw in a pic of shrub to stir the pot......shrub on cover of 'mad?'yeah,that's the ticket.take care.former loringite '67-'7010-20-2005
PAC, being a family friend of the bride, I know they have marvelous taste. I believe Brandy went to the University of Alaska Anchorage.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-20-2005
I will report more on the reception tomorrow - plus, I need to clarify the story about Echo Lake.pac10-20-2005
I went to a very elegant wedding at the Methodist church in PI - my nephew Gene Cronin and Brandy Mahan. Dan Ladner provided the music, he is excellent and you can tell his music makes him happy and everyone else too. It was beautiful. When Judy came in and took her place, I just thought "Wow!" She looked very classy. Everyone did. It was elegant. All who planned this wedding has exquisite taste!PACTN10-20-2005
I agree with you, PAC!JCPI10-20-2005
Bobby C..if you get any funnier, we're all gonna die laughing, that's how I hope to go. Your postings on here are hilarious and quite true.pac10-20-2005
www.license.shorturl.comsorry10-20-2005
visit this site as it will show your driver's license thanks to govt open securityFriend Indeed10-20-2005
DG... Yes, my grandfather built that house. In the late 40s, the barn was moved back onto the adjacent parcel of land and turned into a house.Dan EArlington, MA10-20-2005
Yeah...Ok, WB. Got me on that one. WHadaya Think.Bobby C.10-20-2005
To DG about Vincent's haircuts. My Mom used to say..Holy Sh--! You look like a European! Tell him to cut a little more off the sides. Vincent would then come home and sing wonderful Italian songs,play the mandolin,and fight with his wife in true european fashion. I loved those days.Bobby C.10-20-2005
What do I think ?WB10-20-2005
Meta... Your photos are in the mail..DGPI10-20-2005
Dan E......great shot! Didn't you say your grandfather built that house? Bobby C....It's my observation that there are more Earl Rideout sightings than Elvis Presley. Your paint-by-numbers oil of E.R. is marvelous. Looks like you took years of lessons from the pros. Earl is sitting in the seat of that garbage truck in the sky grinning from armpit to armpit, proud as punch.... Here's a photo of early hotel (mid 1930's). My first haircut was there in Vincent's barbershop.....must have been in 1945 or so.DGPI10-20-2005
Gee.. thanks Dan! I only had some titanium and that horrible brown that don't last very long (like five hundred years).. Screwed up my scanner 'cause I didn't wait for the picture to dry. Next time I'm gonna steal a photo and use Paint Shop ProBobby C.10-20-2005
Bobby... I prefer to think of it as impressionistic.Dan EArlington, MA10-20-2005
A little messy with words too.Bobby C.10-20-2005
As requested by DG.. My version of Earl R. As you can see I get al little messy with oils.Bobby C.10-20-2005
Steve's right. It's the original Gouldville School. It was destroyed by fire in the 1920s and replaced by the building that is still in use now.Dan EArlington, MA10-20-2005
Looks like Gouldville to me.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina10-20-2005
The ole Cunningham or Goulville(sp) School?RBS10-20-2005
Who is old enough (or young and rich enough) to have driven this little beast?Bobby C.10-20-2005
Can anyone identify the building on the left?Dan EArlington, MA10-20-2005
Huh..an old International..ready to go..like me.Bobby C.10-20-2005
Conor Boyle Re: Walmart I'm not for Walmart but that Walmart in P.I. is the one of the best I've ever seen. Graves Supermarket has got to be one of the outstanding grocery stores on planet. Jeeze! It's the people. They are great.Bobby C.10-20-2005
Hi Lois.. Whenever I come back from PI, I feel charged up; being there can do that to you. We can get into a rut with our daily routines, going away to a place you love helps a lot. Bobby C, what you said about love almost brought a tear to my eye.Pam CNashville, TN10-20-2005
Good morning. Have a wonderful dayLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut10-20-2005
Bobby C, well you almost, might, could, see Texas, but you have to stand on one foot, hold your tongue just so and squint a little. Or maybe thats how I make the TV remote work, I forget.sptcolorado10-20-2005
Spt..cripes..you can't even see Texas from sendya.Bobby C10-20-2005
pretty screen saverJH10-20-2005
Nanny..You know Jane better than I do..'Cause I was away for so long. But I do know about the pocketbook thing. I don't think she keeps anything in it. Losing it never worries her. As far as the store goes… ya’ gotta be a Republican to shop there. Beautiful stuff. She will, however, let Democrats come in and sit on the couch.Bobby C.10-20-2005
re:6624 OH YEAH BABY! I SO AGREE!guest10-19-2005
Arch, while it’s been a bit less than 60 years ago, more like 36 since I left the Grendell Rd. I still miss the old home place, just down the hill from Putnam’s on the left side of the road, right after that 90 ° right hand turn. I recall W. Chapman St. well, once or twice each week of the summer we road our bikes around the loop through Chapman and back to Mapleton, quite a hike for a couple of kids not in high school yet.sptcolorado10-19-2005
re:6514 HERE HERE!guest10-19-2005
Arch, Which Judkins kid did you go to school with ... there were two girls and a son ... every once in a while I'll hear about the oldest girl, but not the other two. I was in school w/ Linda ..daisymid-atlantic10-19-2005
KBS From long experience No 1 is NJ, No 2 is anyone from NYC and No 1A is Puerto Rico. You may want reconsider. B o T H ArchArch10-19-2005
SPT Where in Mapleton if I may ask, I grew up on W Chapman St. along with the Browns, Youngs, Judkins, Hills etc just in from the corner. That was 60 or so years ago tho. My brother works for Billy Doyen and has for years. B o T H ArchArch10-19-2005
Is there anything lower than Mass??????? I thought you could not get any lower, even New Jersey is above Mass.KBSPI10-19-2005
Meta, I tell all my friends that where I grew up, Mapleton actually, when I was a child the Deep South was defined as that place somewhere south of Massachusetts. As for the TABOR amendment if it passes expect an assault on it every election year, the politicians on both sides of the isle hate it. They are forced to operate within the confines of a citizen mandated budget, a budget that allows for moderate and incremental growth of government according to easily defined economic indicators. Of course you already knew that. It takes away their power to “pork-promise” their way in to another term. Oh but please stop me before I get on a rant! :mad:sptcolorado10-19-2005
Bobby C, Sedna is the newest planet in our solar system #10 its way beyond Pluto. But of course there may even be one more further out it's called 2003bu325 or something like that, it takes some 546 years to orbit our sun, since it has no name it really doesn't work in my weak attempt at funny-ha-ha. :Dsptcolorado10-19-2005
Bobby C. you are just like your sister, Jane. I worked with Jane for about 4 years and they were the best working years ever. She has a great sense of humor. She knew that I was a republican but in spite of it, she was kind to me! She has a fabulous store. I have to call her from time to time to remind her that she has left some of her merchandise out on the sidewalk over the weekend. Surprisingly, it is still there when she opens up shop on Tuesdays. The toughtest part working with Jane was trying to keep track of her pocketbook. It traveled more than Jane! Your brother Joe was a year ahead of me in school. Perhaps, one day I'll get to meet you.NannyPresque Isle10-19-2005
Hi SPT Colorado...it's going to happen. The real Mainers are starting to surface and are being heard. I didn't realize until I moved to the southern part of Maine what the "Two Maines" meant...but boy, it is so true. However there is a mid-Maine that is starting to be heard and watch out, Cumberland, York and Coastal Countys...the best is yet to come. People "down heah" think Bangor is the northern part of the state. Northern (the REAL northern part of Maine is a well kept secret. Real People, Real Values, and most of all, the ) Coast is great but I, for one, wouldn't want to live there 12 months of the year. The area that I live in is ok, but....but. Got to be close to the kids and grandkids, but my heart is "up there".Meta10-19-2005
Quiet old brige we found. For some reason Carol jumped out of the car to take the picture. What do I know..I'm just the driver.Bobby C.10-19-2005
I say let's print as much money as we need,give NASA enough money to make them lazy,give every agency what they need to survive and beyond. Oh! and don't pay your bills. Sedna?Bobby C.10-19-2005
I meant the old new global agenda has been expanded. However... that could change.Bobby C.10-19-2005
Oh... so there is no escape, even at the speed of light? And no place to hide even on Sedna? Cancel the NASA funding immediately!sptcolorado10-19-2005
Yah..the new global agenda has been expanded to include the entire solar system.Bobby C.10-19-2005
WAIT! There is a new global agenda I hadn't gotten up-to-speed on the old global agenda. I suppose there will be a test?? :-(sptcolorado10-19-2005
I got my medicare card and a well heeled aquaintance said to me.."If you were a real patriot you wouldn't use that thing." "So what am I supposed to do if I get sick?" me said. " Just die. " he said. "You old guys are not gonna like living under the new global agenda anyway."Bobby C.10-19-2005
Meta, Good luck on the Tax Payer Bill of Rights, it has worked very well here. I would like nothing more than for Maine to become an affluent state fully capable of delivering the economic environment needed to ensure its citizen a chance to prosper in pursuit of the American dream. Rather than simply delivering a tax bill out of proportion with what most citizens or businesses would care to pay.sptcolorado10-19-2005
P Try www.ewg.org to right hand top corner to "quick Index", click to Farm Subsidies" to center of page, click "Farm Subsidy Data Base" to US Map, click "Maine" to right hand bottom of page to "Options" enter zip code ( like 04736, for Caribou) and it will list the receipients of USDA money. AlAl10-19-2005
Dan E is right about the roads,maybe those people did go the other way. I need a home computer so I can enjoy this site even more. I did want to go to Fort Kent, but Bobby C went so that's good. I thought it was kinda funny that I wasn't cold at all in PI and some of them were, even JC ducked into Gov's on Sunday AM while I stood outside talking to people..she's wimping out on me. Connie,I could write a book about my visits to PI..I need the money!pacTN10-19-2005
RE:6601 entry: Isn't it great that people find things to dislike about Maine? That means those folks won'twant to move into the state ... meanwhile us "Hardy" types (pardon the play on words) have more space and privacy to enjoy.daisymid-atlantic10-19-2005
OK DG...and thank you for the pics in advance. Appreciate all you do. Hey Bobby..can you put that picture of you at the Blockhouse in Fort Kent into our class reunion photo that I sent you? That would be cool! Of course, we'd all know who the old guy was! I got my medicare card in the mail a couple of weeks ago but I'm still in denial!Meta Giggey10-19-2005
Hey. Thanks for fixing the webcam! I had no idea there was a wal-mart there now... I went to Zippel Elementary from 1990-1992 before moving to massachusetts. interesting to see what has changed, and what hasn't.Conor BoyleSavannah, GA10-19-2005
Like this angle better?DGPI10-19-2005
Meta.. I'll send the photos right out, but can't remember your last name. Remember....don't return the pictures, they're yours.DGPI10-19-2005
Okay, camera's working. I changed the angle a bit so that you can see the progress of construction across the street at the bank. Not sure what the deal is. We heard they're putting in a light across. No clue what for. Any suggestions for a more permanent change in angle?DGPI10-19-2005
Just "pulled the plug" on the camera here at the office. We'll give it a rest for 10 or 15 minutes then see if we can wake it up....DGPI10-19-2005
Maybe they came up Route 1 from Calais to Houlton. I just came back from several days in the County, and thought the roads north of Houlton were great.Dan EArlington, MA10-19-2005
Bobby C. The picture you sent of you and Carol was very nice,, and gives us a face to all your hilarious ,great but on the mark comments.. I liked the picture of the pile of dirt too .. my relatives from Seattle went back to Maine and could not believe how beautiful it was on the coast this spring but when the started up to the county pulling their travel tent trailer the roads were so bad they never have stopped talking about it. I reminded them Maine has no military nor government help like out there if it wasn't for Boeing, and the numerous military bases and ports probably the roads here would be just a like ! It really makes me feel helpless when the people come back and say things like that about maine.. thanks again..Hardys10-19-2005
Hi Al, I followed your directions in regards to farm subsidies, but I didn't get the options that you mentioned. Could you redirect me? Thanks, Pp10-19-2005
Joe, it seems the N. Main webcam is frozen. I've got a call in to our tech support person (Dr. Graves) to reboot it. Just waiting on him ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-19-2005
Hey, just saying thanks for the cool site. Just curious - what's up with the Main Street North web cam? Haven't been able to get it to work. Thanks again.Joe SchmoeGA10-19-2005
..So I was going about 70 when I seen this pile of dirt in the road..Pulled the handbrake to do a bootlegger turn. Got messy fur awhile cause being an old fart I forgot about ABS. Carol gave me one of her looks and said,"You still are a real A--hole..ain't ya?" Got it straightend out and drove back up the hill aways to take a picture.Bobby C.10-19-2005
WOW ... that is some photograph ... thanks for sharing it ... we (human beings) forget too easily the impact of choices on other people's lives.daisymid-atlantic10-19-2005
This came to me fom Meta some time ago in an e-mail..cause I wuz busy at the time I failed to see the pic for what it was. We can't be too busy to pay attention..Liberty depends on us.Bobby C.10-19-2005
Bobby C, With your sense of humor and you missed it!? I was being silly. My husband high marks here, yes he is crazy. He saw that picture and we hooted outloud, which I do regularly on this great site. I do know where the pic was taken, although that school was not built when I was in school - I'm older!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-19-2005
Rebecca Lunney Guernsey re machine Took the picture from the school parking lot. I was back in Florida before I saw your post. I doubt they would have allowed that in my carry-on. What is special about that machine ? I'm not up on that stuff. Looked like a little yellow submarine to me. :-)Bobby C.10-19-2005
Al...just went to the ewg site...hmmm...very interesting. Gee, some of them aren't even farmers - wonder how they qualified for a subsidy; must be a loophole somewhere! I agree; some of 'em otta be ashamed big time.JCPI10-19-2005
DG..My snailmail address is 38 Hillcrest Drive, Chelsea, ME 04330. Thanks for the photos. I was down to Sherry's this weekend and she showed me the photo you sent her of the Skating on the PI Stream (I have John Holob's print)...can you tell me what year this was taken? Dad used to plow the rink, after he got done plowing the ice fields, of course. We could skate all the way from the rink down to the ice company and beyond.Meta10-19-2005
Re: #6577 from SPT in Colorado. A grass roots organization called TABER (taxpayers bill or rights)has collected the necessary (55,000 +) to have a referendum put on the Nov. ballot to force a constitutional ammendment to include this legislation. It is modeled after the Colorado legislation! Wish us luck. The working people of Maine are finally standing up and being counted.Meta10-19-2005
address is www.ewg.org not www.ewq.orgAL10-19-2005
Bobby C, I do know where that house is in Mars HIll that you posted a picture of. I think you where too busy eating in PI to respond to my request - still looking for husbands Christmas present, that snow machine was precious!?!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage10-19-2005
Ok, I agree with all the welfare comments. I need to say that during my 15 years at Totem Ocean Trailer Express, they had 250 plus trailers registered in the state of Maine. When I asked the main office in Seattle Washington, why where these trailers registered in Maine, they said because it was the least expensive state in the lower 48 to register them in. What on earth happened to that money over those years and where was it allocated? Mars Hill had so many low income housing come in to the area over the past 25 years plus - the crime has increased - wonder whY?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage10-19-2005
Visitor & Jim I'm with you on Maine becoming a welfare state. And it is not just the low class (capable of working, but would rather collect welfare free, instead of working) but the politicians have coxed in the marginal farmers as well. Go to www.ewq.org to rignt hand top corner, to "Quick Index", to "Farm Subsidies", to "Farm Subsidy Data Base" to "Maine" to bottom right to "Search options" and type in the zip code you want to explore....) ......and see all the aroostook farmers on the dole. No one denys the poor and downtrodden and the truely needy some help, but the politicians have convinced whole classes of people (farmers as well), that that kind lifestyle is acceptable (on the backs of the working taxpayer), and that is a shame. Only the hard working common man and business man are left to carry the rest of the freeloaders. Among the farmers, some pretty big names come up who are "milking the system", on the backs of the working manand business man. Take a look see.....they ought to be ashamed of themselves. AlAL10-18-2005
By the way...Floods are so common now that rich people are calling them "water events" and moving to higher ground.Bobby C,10-18-2005
Jeez DG ... You are not supposed to tell the truth.. Sam Clemens failed when he stopped being funny.Bobby C10-18-2005
Arch.. My dog can't even get in my car. Too old..and my car is full of beer cans...and dirty socks.Bobby C,10-18-2005
If I were the "Head Honcho" of the great State of Maine I would get a big loan ftom the fed and buy land back from Irving and spend the balance on gold. When payments came due..I would say.. "Fight us for it." Washington hasn't won a war in recent history. This would give 'em an opportunity to win AND represent the U.K.and France.Bobby C.10-18-2005
This is the real reason Bobby C wont trade in his car B o T H ArchArch10-18-2005
Maine ranks right up there with Sweden and Germany for the amount of welfare they GIVE AWAY. Maybe they should go back to the old way, posting names in the town report for everyone who got (Town Orders) read welfare. B o T H Arch :confused:Arch10-18-2005
DG Vielen Dank! and Muchas Gracias for the photo of the best bus driver in town B o T H ArchArch10-18-2005
WE DON'T HAVE INCOME TAX AND IF WE DID, IT WOULD ONLY HURT THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY HAVE 'EARNED INCOME'. WELFARITES WON'T CARE. HOWEVER, SALES TAX MIGHT CUT A LITTLE. WE DON'T HAVE THAT EITHER. BUT, MAN, DO WE EVER HAVE PROPERTY TAX! BOBBY C...YOU NEED TO TALK TO YOUR WELFARE REP. IT'S NOT FAIR THAT YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP THE LEXUS..NEXT THEY'LL BE TRYING TO TAKE THE HUMMER.FANCYNH10-18-2005
Re: Maine Reform, Maine needs a Tax Payer Bill of Rights such as we have here in Colorado. It must be working all of the politicians hate it!!sptcolorado10-18-2005
Don't hold back, D.G. Maybe the state boys & girls are just trying to be like the big dogs down here ... you know 'inside the beltway.'daisymid-atlantic10-18-2005
WOW, DG, :eek: THEM'S SOME SERIOUS FEELINGS! BTW...THE CLASS OF '61 IS ON IT'S WAY HOME. MANY THANKS.FANCYNH10-18-2005
Webmaster asks if the Maine welfare system needs reform. Reform? The Maine welfare system needs to be fully overhauled and the snakes in Augusta (both Reps and Dems) need to be replaced with far more sensible people. If the present system is allowed to continue, Maine will implode under the weight of its own debt. I'm truly ashamed of this once great state and more ashamed of the politicians who have been elected to represent the people of Maine, to do their best and have done their poorest. They have allowed the governor to borrow money to balance the budget, something that is a close relative to "check kiting". Shame on the people of Maine to allow this to continue. Regardless, the situation will continue and Maine will become a cesspool of debt accompanied by the inability to progess. I'm truly ashamed.......DGPI10-18-2005
PAc Bobby was right I sure could sense the excitement pride and fun and yes LOVE in your reporting we loved it !!ThanksHardy10-18-2005
Pac.. No way have I outdone you! My stuff was just in and out and pictures. Your stuff was love.Bobby C.10-18-2005
Ok Gang here's one that gives me fond memeories...sptcolorado10-18-2005
Yes, Bobby C's a hoot and a big hit on here and he's outdone me, b/c he posted some good pictures on here of Mapleton. We missed running into each other by a day; I was at Heidi's Tea Shop on Wed the 12th for lunch. I bought a keepsake from there, a necklace made from a piece of a china teacup. I love the tea there! More next time.PACNashville, TN10-18-2005
Here ya Go!Bobby C.10-18-2005
:D BOBBY YER A "HOOT"HardysRainforrest10-18-2005
To Daisy on the welfare question: I really don't know how it is in Maine ..Here in Florida I get hit pretty hard. I get twelve dollars a month less on my check for having two cars. They told me if I sold the Lexus I would get six dollars added back on. I'm thinking about it.Bobby C.10-18-2005
I noted a picture several posts back of Wendall Hudson, we where in the same class, I haven't seen him since high school days, probably it would be a good thing to start going to some reunions.Ed BonenfantEllsworth10-18-2005
old clippingsjh10-18-2005
Ed Lovley drove Mapleton bus #1 when I was in grade school ('58-63). He would sing to quiet the beasts or possibly to keep his sanity. Hard to tel which... On a normal Winter day, he would drive through large snow drifts on narrow back roads with ease, maintained law and order, and provided class entertainment, all at once. Knowing what I know today, he was a super hero. vhvhHouston10-18-2005
Thanks, DG.. yu are a genius. I'm betting Arch thanks you too.Bobby C.10-18-2005
Arch... Heeeere's Eb Lovley (not Lovely.....I checked it) this summer playing at the Castle Hill Grange.DGPI10-18-2005
Meta.. Just about everybody has SOME common sense. Except those with political ambition. Those few in this country who have that ambition are greedy,back slapping,low life thieves. They are no longer in service to anyone 'cept themselves and they use and invent the stupidity ignorance and fear of the population in general to cheer them on. Maine is ,after many years of true independance, on the list.Bobby C.10-18-2005
The Brookings Institoot? I thought by now even people like me would know they suck. Their advice will kill off everything on the planet. Cripes...the cockroaches will be on welfare.Bobby C.10-18-2005
arch,that would be an affirmative.former loringite,'66-'7010-18-2005
Visitor: You hit it right on the head, Maine or much of it has become a welfare state. State and federal politicians have encouraged the welfare system to expand. They should be encouraging citizens to work and not make it so acceptable to be on welfare. Welfare is fine for those who absolutely need it but we are now into multiple generations of welfare. How long will the hard working taxpayer be able to foot this bill?Jim10-18-2005
Can anyone tell me how much a welfare receipt(AFDC)gets per month now? Are there any income or material (ie, are receipents allowed a telepone, car, etc.) restrictions on this amount?daisymid-atlantic10-18-2005
Meta... Since I've got you here, I have recently found a few photos of your father from the 1940's. These were given to me a few years ago. They're yours if you want 'em. If so, give me your snail mail address....dgDGPI10-18-2005
Brookings Institute...hummm...why do we need to pay an "agency" to do the job of the governor? Seems to me that this should have been his prsiority for the past three years. Maybe, perhaps, there's an election on the horizion...getting nervous, John. Simple solution: Cut the state budget, downsize state jobs, stop spending, stop borrowing, get rid of Dirgo Health, encourage growth and creation of small business...lots more suggestions. I'm listening to Chandler Woodcock who announced his candidancy for Governor yesterday on WLOB Radio....imagine this...he has some COMMON SENSE!! Go Maine!Meta10-18-2005
Maine has become a welfare state. Once its people get hooked on a program of big welfare checks, sweeping welfare benfits and no incentive to go to work, all hope is gone for a better future. Sorry, but thanks to Maine politicians who have spent and are spending much more than they have on hand, the state of Maine will continue to slide economically. Many of those in Augusta who are selling out this state to overwhelming debt should be indicted and convicted of criminal activies. It won't happen. The slide will continue......visitormaine10-18-2005
HEADS UP NOTICE: The Brookings Institute will be conducting a research project "to determine whether Maine can grow economically without losing its essential character ..." according to the Sun Journal of Lewiston (today's paper). Meetings are to be held in all 16 counties, so watch for notices in the areas where readers reside.daisymid-atlantic10-18-2005
RBS.. You need to e-mail me....RAGDGPI10-18-2005
Daisy Look close and you will notice the vertical slots, if it were a snow plow it would be solid and probably wider than the car. B o T H ArchArch10-17-2005
Former Loringite Welcome, are pics OK? B o T H ArchArch10-17-2005
arch and bobby c.:no political comment here but....but....thanks.take care.former loringite,'66-'7010-17-2005
Eb Lovely, What a great talent, he could fix your car and sing you great songs all night long. I was a little young to appreciate all he could do but I remember he had the biggest hands of any man I ever knew.sptcolorado10-17-2005
:-) Just a note to say I like the new Sky Cam. I normally check your page at least once a day. I am from Houlton and I always check the web cam there and at your location. Hope you all have a good winter this year and not too cold. Thanks for your serviceFred L. PowersBakersfield, California10-17-2005
Arch and Bobby C. Isn't that a snow plow on the AVR car? It seems to me that it would work something like the underpinnings of a flange car, where the blade pushes the snow to one side.daisymid-atlantic10-17-2005
Hey everyone..leaving in a couple hours to drive to Bangor, but JC and I are going down to check out that Stevens place that Bobby C was talking about. I don't want to miss a thing! I didn't know that Bobby C was really here. One's excitement can really get elevated here, and these Aroostook County people know how to party! Good people. Gotta run down to Main St one last time. JC is such a good sport. Lots more to tell you guys as I think of things after I get back to Nashville.PACstill PI10-17-2005
Alan and close quotesBobby C's proofreader10-17-2005
Re PAC Tea House: Holy Moly ! I might have been at Subway getting a couple of meatball subs when you were at the Tea House. It was the afternoon of the 13th Oct. I remember looking over at the tea house sign and saying to Carol,"Hey look..DG owns a tea house!" Then I said,"Let's dump out these cokes and go over and see if we can get some tea to go with these subs." She said,"What! Are you crazy? You might see DG and he's gonna see right away that you aren't blind and you'll lose your disability!..Besides this is a bad neighborhood someone might steal The Hummer. So PAC.. I never got to see you.Bobby C.10-17-2005
Arch.. Hurry..Don't know how much longer we can hang on on..freezing my a-- off..starting to look like Allen Greenspan.Bobby C10-16-2005
Probably a cow catcher or maybe a GPS antenna? Hold em off till I get there, I will bring the artillery, you bring the fish poles. I know two who like to fish so I will bring them along also. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch10-16-2005
Arch.. got the Email What wuz on the the front of that AVR a snowplow? A cow catcher? A log mover? A hair dryer? Picture of Fort Kent. Why spend more money? We can hold 'em off from here.Bobby C.10-16-2005
HMMM Who was trying to teach him the right thing to do you or his Mom, especially after yall got out of town. :rolleyes: B o T H Arch Check your EmailArch10-16-2005
Another old AVR Pic B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
The Lovely family will charge me big bucks if I post a photo. DG's Mom used to make him drive me up to Portage so I could go to Dean's...said I was a charity case and was tryin'to teach him to do the right thing. Never worked out.. he became a Republican anyway.Bobby C10-16-2005
Hey Bob Send me a photo of E Lovely that used to play up at Deans Hotel in Portage and my day will be complete :cool: ArchArch10-16-2005
Yup thats my man W Hudson, lives in Castle Hill now. B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
That's a zero Arch. (e-mail) Beret? Thought it wuz an Irish c--- cap.Bobby C.10-16-2005
Another Buishism in that cartoon, the Golf Coast. They need to send that guy back to Connecticut where he belongs. Midland TX is to good for the likes of him. B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Guy in the middle with the round chappea er berret oh whatever B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Arch Yep..'cept I'm still cunfused..They ALL had a guitar..Jane wouldn't let em bring guns. I had my gun and had to check it in at the door. I didn't have a guitar so she gave me a fishing pole and made me start a conversation with that.Bobby C.10-16-2005
As usual, I think faster than I type. The last should read the guy in the middle ETC B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Bob I see you got an old homeboy from Mapleton in that photo of the pirate ghosts of F P Stevens. The guy with the guitar is a great picker and an excellent bear hunting guide. B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Arch.. Electric fences? I'm making reservations as we speak. Need to try that.Bobby C.10-16-2005
And two of my favorite old Aroostook pirates...Me and Peter Parker.Bobby C.10-16-2005
Yah I know the he man type, whizz on electric fences and stick yer tongue on lamp posts at 40 below, naaah not for this old man. :D B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Was going to go to DG's office today with a white cane and dark glasses and my trusty medicare card,but my stay in P.I. was cut short.. again. An emergency in foxhole 85. Picture of the pirate ghosts of J.P. StevensBobby C.10-16-2005
Jeezum Crow Arch.. I love it when the temp. drops to 15 and my hands start bleeding red ice cubes and every knuckle-buster is a symphony of pain. Just think how good you feel at quitting time with the knowledge that you have just survived an event that would have killed the average man.Bobby C.10-16-2005
Carol kept asking,"Where's the covered bridge?" Or,.. "You have a covered bridge here..Where is it?" I had never seen a covered bridge in P.I. and thought she meant .."Ya OUGHT to have a covered bridge." She has never been to P.I. Then I saw the post on this subject. This is too freaken' much. I can't take it anymore.. Gone..clickBobby C10-16-2005
HMMMM Starch Huh, I used to work in the starch factory over in Washburn eaons ago and now I work at a company that makes industrial equipment and I also am a handy millwright and a durn good fitter-welder. Too bad I HATE the cold. B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Starch..Ft. Fairfield Arch.. don't even think about it.. I've already got my application in. World's oldest living genius millwright. Told 'em if they didn't hire me I would run for congress and shut 'em down.Bobby C.10-16-2005
Thanks Dick, I had never seen a pic of that bridge or even knew that it ever existed. danke sehr Bobby C Thanks for the photo it will turn into wallpaper fer my computer. As for GWB, you are partially right and mostly wrong. HE was the one that started this war and he is the one that the buck stops at irregardless of who gives him advice, good or bad. I know that Govt. is entrenched and all the politicians will be there when he is gone but the buck is his and he pocketed it instead of stopping it. :confused: B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
DeWitt.. I found the home which once was the South Presque Isle School on the Houlton Road. Thanks....DGPI10-16-2005
A pic for Arch It’s not that I have no use for Shrub, but all the attention that is placed on George 'W' Bush (excepting the jokes) is ill-placed. In the larger scheme of things he is simply a stand up stooge for policy he was told he had to implement. Hell, for all we know he may have actually choked on that pretzel when he learned what his full assignment was. The prez of the US gets to fly around on Air Force One, go to fancy dinners and earn $400,000 per year for four years. No one would really believe there is actually that much power in a position like that when you can find scores of CEO's in the US that are taking in $10M to $20M per year with their stock options can they? Banking houses in London and New York have set the course that our pretend Republic--the USA will take for years to come. There is NO WAY the policy would have been any different under John Kerry--the ONLY difference is that the English would have been less tortured at press conferences.Bobby C.10-16-2005
Arch.. Ich bin hier zu helfen dich. Ya, the postcard is a shot looking south across the Presque Isle River. Guerrette's store would be a reality in the early 1940's during the war. One would find it on the right in the foreground.The covered bridge was taken out by what was called a freshet in 1935....DGPI10-16-2005
HI Arch and Mikki, I oftened longed to see picture of that bridge as I remembered in my mind ..the picture would be looking at it from the road pointing to Caribou and Guerettes store would be on the end (backside) of the bridge, towards Caribou where the potatoe houses are there was a fork in the road Guerettes store on one side Jimmy Brewers store and gas on the other.. there were and still are RR tracks on this end that we are looking directly at.. and more potatoe houses to the left used to be there and to the right going into PI was a fertilzer plant.. Phil Turner from Mapleton managed the plant in Caribou and he wrote a book about the Aroostook Federation of Farmers.. in it is a bit about my father who was killed in that plant.. we were talking about Phil on her a while back.. . JudyB and J HardyTacoma10-16-2005
DWIGHT You are right about this not being a forum for discussion of political beliefs. B o T H Arch :DArch10-16-2005
I know that this message center is not suppose to be political, but this my answer to ARCH, who is a apparently is a Bush hater. Arch, our worst president is not Bush, but Jimmy Carter. He gave away the Panama Canal, which was deeded to the U.S. in Perpetuity. No. 2. The Social Security (Roosevelt) would be completely voluntary and taxed on only the first $1400 of income, and a host of good thing that the government could give away. It was suppose have folk pay into it if they wanted someting for their retirement, then Jimmy Carter, in his infinate wisdom, decided to give it away to immigrants, legal and otherwise, who had paid in nothing, zero, into the social security fund. So Arch, don't spout the party line unless you know all the facts. Why do you think Bush wants to change it?DeWitt C. FillmoreGreensboro, NC10-16-2005
In the one with the postcard I should have said, Does this cross the river at Guerettes store. Bo T H ArchArch10-16-2005
Another AVR oldie B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
DG helfen Sie mir Is this across the river by Guerettes old store? B o T H ArchArch10-16-2005
What's all this rain done to the potato harvest? Was it already finished before these two storms hit? -Sure hope so! I remember a few wet falls trying to get our crop out, in spite of the rain. It was miserable work. The Kennebec and Sebasticook Rivers look like they would in the Spring; our two recent gully-washers have unloaded about ten inches of rain. That's enough, in my humble opinion. It can wait until March or April to ever rain again. (How do you do a don't-rain dance?) I can imagine dancing backwards (I'd fall down....), but if you play the music backwards you'll probably hear all those back-masked messages that are supposedly implanted in the recordings. (Where's my tin-foil hat?)Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-16-2005
Recently learned about the website so am checking it outMarilyn A. JackPresque Isle, Maine10-16-2005
DAN E Ya the one in the back looks kike it was being used for parts. no headlight and it looks as if most of the glass is missing. B o T H ArchArch10-15-2005
Arch... Those AVR engines used go by our house every day. That one in the back looks like its wheels may have started to fall off, too.Dan EArlington, MA10-15-2005
Here is a photo that some of you will recognise. B o T H ArchArch10-15-2005
DAISY It was getting a little slow so I tried. Yes the wheels are slowly falling off. B o T H ArchArch10-15-2005
NANCY With my blessings. B o T H ArchArch10-15-2005
Wow! - JH, what a beautiful scenic picture! I remember when I lived in Easton and worked in P.I., the drive home on Rt. 10 in the fall was nothing short of spectacular - particularly coming down the hill and around the curve at Coffey corner. We're pretty much rain soaked here. Some of the exits are blocked off to traffic as they are flooded out. The major highways are fine in this area, but the other roads, like Rt. 6 which is a main road, is terribly flooded in places. The sun came out briefly late this afternoon, but overall it is a perfect time to stay inside. Nothing lasts forever.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts10-15-2005
Arch- at the risk of stirring things up, Thank you for your cool voice of reason! Could I have your permission to use BOTH?NancyHuntington, WV10-15-2005
Wow, now I am jealous and homesick! Where was that reflecting photo taken, JH? Nice shot!! Arch, are you trying to stir things up or just doing a reality check? The wheels do seem to be coming off the wagon, don't they?daisymid-atlantic10-15-2005
Hey Dick Glad you are warm and dry, I was wondering if you got caught up in the rain. It sounds like Maine got some of those toad choking rains like Texas does, one report said that as high as 9in of rain in some parts of the State. You have your Old Town with you I hope. Take care in your travels and stay safe. ArchArch10-15-2005
Made it as far as southern Mass. but couldnt go any futher. /roads all flooded. will hang up here about a week to let things dry up a bit. it does seem to be quiet on the net the last couple of days.dick delongon the road10-15-2005
BeautifulJH10-15-2005
Just returned from a visit to the County. Great to see family and old friends -- including a cup of coffee with DG, who -- true to form -- showed up with an armful of classic photos. On the way home, I always look forward to passing one of my favorite Houlton landmarks -- Hubcap Heaven.Dan EArlington, MA10-15-2005
Yes, but they have caught on to this trick so I will have to come up with another :confused: B o T H ArchArch10-15-2005
Hey Arch, looks like you are trying to liven up things a bit.guest10-15-2005
Its too dang quiet so here goes. B o T H Arch CONFIRMATION AT LAST!!!! <---Arch10-15-2005
KBS - when people don't like the party, they generally leave. What has been going on at this party? :rolleyes:GuestN.Y.10-15-2005
Where did everyone go??? Last entry I see was 11am yesterday.KBSPI10-15-2005
Pam.....just a quick note, as we're headed out the door for Arkansas and beyond,,,,who knows..we just go whichever way the wind blows!ha! I like those kind of trips. We'll end up in Northwest AR, Eureka Springs and Bentonville area. I think that's where we'll see some pretty good color, if it's been cold enough up there. I checked their 10 day forecast and the nights are only down in the 50's. I was hoping for colder weather. Anyway, I've really enjoyed your posts, it's such fun to see former neighbors and friends and to think that they are still there after all of these years! That doesn't happen where I live. Even the teachers......come and work a year and leave. There truly is a sense of community there in Aroostook County and PI that the cities don't have. I miss that. Will you see Bill and Lona Clark? I hope so, if you can. Have a wonderful weekend. Tell the relatives hello for me...especially Dee and Ron and Del and Betty. Jim..I love seeing photos of the farm buildings in the area. Also the Ginn Dance Hall. Tho I don't think I was ever inside of it, I recall seeing it. As a family, we were always riding around on all of those back roads. One of Gramp's past-times was to ride around and look at the other farmer's potato fields. I don't really know what he was looking for..probably wanted to know how much they had planted....competition, you know. Thanks for the great photos.BAS10-14-2005
Dick, Have a safe trip and let me know when you get down this way. The weather is great, days are in the upper 70's and nights 60's. But not as nice as Maine. Riding horses everyday. Cherylcherylfl10-14-2005
PAC, Alaska is a great place. We can not match Maine falls though. The people are not near as friendly as home, although, as great bunch of people from Aroostook County live here. A great bunch from southern Maine live in Homer. Of course the military has several from Maine too and you can chat with them if you catch them in the grocery store and see their plates, they are always igore to talk about home. Enjoy your visit and I enjoy your stories. Did Bobby C get lost there?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-14-2005
Pam - you really should write a book. Seriously! You're good at it... Hope it doesn't rain too much for the wedding! But I'm sure you will still all have a great time.connie clairCalif.10-14-2005
Ginns Pavilion. In the article attached to the photo it indicates that the pavilion was closed in the late 50's. Carol Parker was the source of the information. Jeanne, Bob was an excellent player, I believe he was all-state two years while in high school.Jim10-14-2005
Attached is a photo of the Ginn farm. As Jeanne said the dance hall was located a little further down the road. There were dances at the Pavilion in the early 50's. I recall my mother taking me there while she sold tickets.Jim10-14-2005
Daisy asked what the Alaska boys think of Maine - I'm sure they like it. One said he plans to stay there, is training to fly helicopters, the other one is still in school (Alaska Pacific University, that is where my nephew went for 4 years)in Anchorage. One is from Iowa the other one from Pennsylvania. A friend of mine in NY has been to Alaska a few times and neighbors of mine in NY went there a few times, must be a nice place to visit. I really wanted to walk around town more, but I still have time, but with the rain coming, I don't know. Maybe on Sunday.PAC10-13-2005
Then went to Parkhurst Siding to visit with Althea & Susan Clark, that was fun! Althea looks and acts much younger than what she is. Oh, the tea house. It is right across from the PI Armory in DG's office bldg. We had ham & spinach quiche, it was very good and blueberry scones, Bill had a chicken wrap and it was delicious too, and their pumpkin pie is the best. I think their business is doing well. Jeanne, we crossed over the Ashby Rd yesterday b/c I made sure to look at the signs. I know I went right by your grandparents place. The relatives and friends start arriving tomorrow for Friday nite rehearsal and dinner, and rain is in the forecast for the weekend. I'm here until Monday. I was thinking about the old PI photos, I will keep them with me forever; well, not literally, I had to give them back to DG. Talk to you all later.PACPI10-13-2005
Connie, I drove by 104 Dyer today b/c I did not know for sure which house was yours the other day, now I do. Then drove out on the Mapleton Rd to the Dudley Rd on up to Castle Hill then onto the Turner Rd to the house where my grandmother lived as a young girl. They were having a yard sale and I visited with the lady and she gave me a jar of strawberry/rhubarb jam, got a coffee mug with a bear on it and IDAHO; no Maine stuff, but I got it anyway. The view from the Mapleton Rd is awesome! that is why I went out that way. Mapleton Lunch place is still there in business, across the street next to Lovley's Garage, that big white house is a Pizza house. We went to Phil's Florist in Caribou to get some mums to put outside the church and Shriner's Hall. Had lunch at Winnie's, clams and homemade fries. The clams were better this year than last. Went to the school farm, got some apple cider then had to go to Star City IGA for donuts to go with the cider. Saw red hot dogs :eek:!!! I did see the search & rescue people at Riverside Park when JC was getting her nails done. Then we went to Maine Winter Sports, the Nordic Heritage Center bldg is beautiful. We walked on the trails. Yes,BAS they have purchased a lot of our old farm land. No I will not be climbing haystack but I should after eating all this food (actually I'm not eating that much but it sounds like it).PACPI10-13-2005
Wallace; How ironic and what a small world it is. I was at the PI airport The nite that young lovely landed that old plane. I was there working on the spruce budworm spray project and we had shut down for the nite and the runway landing lites had been turned off when all of a sudden I heard what sounded like a john Deere tractor coming off the main runway and up the ramp to the FBO hanger ( Alert Hangar). It was that old plane. I got to talk to him a little bit but did not releize that he was that young and with relatives in Mapleton. Thanks for the memories.dick deLongscarborough, me10-13-2005
Dan E. et al..... I strongly believe that the Hotel Commander was operational for only 5 years....1945-1950. It was owned by Mark Turner. The hotel was obviously based on the servicemen from the base. I understand that it had less than a top-notch reputation......Hmmmmmm.DGPI10-13-2005
Condolences go out to the family of Tela Hart who was recently found in the River there in P.I. It is so sad to think that she was all alone when this happened, or anyone being alone in such a tragic way. :-(Guest10-13-2005
Webmaster, The morning fog is very beautitful truly "God's Country" ! thank you..HardyTacoma10-13-2005
Echo Lake, 1964.Wallace BolstridgeNampa, Idaho10-13-2005
Dick & Claudette...WHERE DID IT GO?! Just happy we had the opportunity to meet at L. L....give me your address when you arrive in Fl. Funny, but I miss you already! Bon Voyage..MMeta10-13-2005
Paper clipping 1964.Wallace BolstridgeNampa, Idaho10-13-2005
Hello PAC, Welcome back to Maine.Glad to see that your having a great visit.Stop by Blossoms tomorrow morning and say hello.Would love to see you again. From one Pam to another,enjoy your trip.Pamela Cronkite JardinePI10-13-2005
Pam - I sure have enjoyed your play by play action filled visit to Aroostook County! Man - how do you keep up? While I was home, by the end of the night I had no energy left! I guess that must be because I was helping with a 3 year old. :-) When Odie & I finally get to retire back there in the summers, we will have all the time in the world to go and check out every nook & cranny back there. Can't wait. Looking forward to your next update! Thanks! Hardys - I remember the old fire alarm. I used to have the number of "loud blasts" memorized. I can hear those in my head right now!connie clairCalif.10-13-2005
Morning fog on the Scenic CamWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-13-2005
DG, et al .... Does anyone remember the life span of the Commander Hotel? It was located on Main Street between Hall Street and Church Street. By the1950s the hotel was gone and the building housed Farrar-Brown, Larry's Auto, and the bowling alley.Dan EArlington, MA10-13-2005
Hardy's, I had forgotten all about that PI fire alarm. I remember when we heard it we would have to check out the number on a sheet that the fire station provided. I'm not sure if PI still has the alarm signal but DG would know.RonMass.10-13-2005
Nearly time to sign off from this location as we leave for Florida on Saturday. Plan to take about 10 days to travel. I have an appointment on Wednesday the 26 to be hooked up and back online so will see you all then. NC and Cheryl. I will Peep Peep on the way by.dick deLongscarborough, me10-13-2005
Pac thanks so much this is such "Happy" reading for us.. wow you must really waste no time at all..but of course the traffic doesn't slow you down there like places we all live in ! Does anyone know if the Fire alarm still blows and signals the location like when we grew up in PI? I was thinking of that yesterday as the firestation in our neihborhood went racing off to a call..Hardy'sTacoma,Wa.10-13-2005
Jeanne... Yes. As I recall the story, your grandfather told Elgart that his grandson played the saxophone. Les said, tell him to get his horn, and he can sit in with us. Pretty heady stuff for a high school kid!Dan EArlington, MA10-13-2005
Dan E.-Do you mean Bobby, my brother, played with the band? I never heard about that! I'm not sure about the dates that Grampie had the dance hall open. I know he did when mum was in high school because she and Aunt Flo used to work there and it was still open during the war because she worked there again when dad was overseas. He also had the Maple Grove Grange Hall that I think was open when mum and dad had Milt's Market in Parkhurst Siding. I remember Bobby and Jerry talking about the good times at the store when all the men sat around there talking.Jeanne Tolley10-13-2005
Pam, After you pass the crossroads of the Ashby Road and the Ginn Road and go down over the hill, Grampie's farm was at the foot of that hill on the left hand side of the road. The potato house is at the bottom of the driveway and the house with the barn and tool shed sit up on a hill. The next farm down the road, which is right beside where the dance hall was, is where Carroll Parker lived. Your school bus used to turn in Grampie's driveway, in front of the potato house, so whenever I spent the night with them during the week, I rode the bus. Being a town kid who walked to school, I loved being able to ride the bus. Brenda, you have a great trip too!Jeanne Tolley10-13-2005
Jeanne... I remember Ginn's Pavillion. I believe your grandfather revived it for a time in the 50s. Once he brought in the Les Elgart Orchestra, and Bobby said Les let him "sit in" with the saxophone section.Dan EArlington, MA10-13-2005
Pam..I've really enjoyed your diary. Do you plan to climb Haystack?? The view from the top this time of yr is absolutely awesome! And, it's not a real hard climb...you can do it! Echo Lake looks small doesn't it? As a kid, I remember it being a large lake, but now, it looks so small. I'd forgotten abut the blood suckers, but they kept me out of the lake. When we picnicked there, Nan always kept a container of salt to put on them, should they get on one of us. It must look more like a pond now, if weeds are taking over. The Tea Room.....where is it? Do the trails of Maine Winter Sports go onto the Ashley Farm? I always love to go onto the farm when I'm there, especially "outback". I can remember those fields, especially the ones where I'd be 20 rows behind!Rhose were the days, huh? Yes, I wish that I were there, too, especially for Fall. I'm heading for the "hills" tomorrow.....the Ozarks of AR and I expect to see some good color. I hope that I"m not disappointed, because they are having warmer than usual weather also. Jeanne, I know what you mean when a landmark is gone, it's not the same. They are usually such a "presence" and when they are gone, it's a huge void. It's been great to read your comments, Pam.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin 65*10-13-2005
Jeanne, I don't know which farm was your grandparents, we will be going out that way this afternoon, so we could drive by and check it out. I guess if you're brave,one could swim at Echo, but I wouldn't. We were afraid of the blood suckers when we were kids, now it's something else. I'll find out. I'll stay tuned - anybody on here want me to check anything out? There's a little bldg on the Houlton Rd that houses WEGP, it's cute and little. I've got a lot more ground to cover today, hopefully. :-)PACPI10-13-2005
PAC-You are covering alot of ground in a week. What's the tea house? I've seen it mentioned a couple of times on here, but it must be new. Also, you can no longer swim in Echo Lake? What a shame. My relatives, the Everetts, from Fort Fairfield has a camp there and we had many good times on that lake. Then in high school we spent alot of time at that public beach across the lake. If you were on the Ginn Road, I'm sure you passed Gramp & Grammie's farm. It looks so different with the dance hall gone. Enjoy the rest of your stay and keep us up to date of your daily activities. I'm living through you right now!Jeanne TolleyWet Daytona Beach10-13-2005
Hi Jim Carter and all.. It's going to be another beauti-fall day here. JC is working until 11:00 then we're going walking out at Maine Winter sports on the trails, can't wait and that is right behind our old farm. Ron McPherson last time I was here reminded me of the fishing pond behind the piano at those Halloween parties. That spook room upstairs was scary to me, and my aunt in Caribou did the same thing, and she will be here for the wedding, lots to catch up on. Wish you were here Brenda.PACPI10-13-2005
Brenda, Yes there was a spookhouse. It was usually upstairs in the Community Building. As I recall there were three small rooms upstairs, kids would make there way from room to room in the dark. In each room there were tables with dishes on them supposedly containing body parts. I recall one dish contained stewed tomatoes, as a guest touched it they were told that it was the heart of a gobblen. On occassion there would be someone under a table who would reach out and grab a passer-by by the leg, just to give them a jolt. Do you remember the fishing pond behind the piano? I remember working behind there attaching gifts to the fishing lines.Jim10-13-2005
Thanks for telling us all about your visits and trips to the small towns etc thanksJH10-13-2005
Was going to sign off for the night but remembered another nice thing we did today. We went to Heidi's Tea House and it was wonderful! The food was delicious and the tea was superb. I would love to go back there and try all the different teas, so that would give me a lot of visits there. Judy just reminded me about our paddle boat ride on Echo Lake today, good exercise. Can't swim there anymore because of all the tall stuff that is growing in the water, don't know what they call it, but it has overtaken the lake. Saw some pretty white birch trees there.PAC10-12-2005
There was a store in Houlton where we shopped when we were teenagers and Judy remembered the name, Lads & Lassies. Just a nice memory that she reminded me of. Someone asked have I seen any moose, yes, several, you know, the metal kind and right on Main St. and a blue one too. Saw Alan Doak yesterday and he was just-a-sputterin at something or someone. Told Judy I saw him and she said he came into the high school yesterday and asked at the office if he could sign up for high school, got turned away there, then went into Judy's office and asked her. How funny! It was funny to hear her tell it! Oh, before I forget, walked down Allen St, and yes Jeanne Tolley, I saw your old house again and it looks nice with the fall/halloween decorations, just looks nice, continued on to Cunnningham school and went in. Some men were there taking lockers to the high school, I knew one of them and asked if I could go in. I didn't remember that there were so many pictures on the walls. So great to see again. I went to look at the gym and that brought back a lot of memories. I definitely wanted to go to City Hall and meet Norma and we had a nice visit. Enjoyed looking at the old pictures of PI there. BAS, no I have not gone by Vern's place on the Mapleton Rd yet, we turned onto a road on the right before we got to his place, hope to go back out that way, probably tomorrow.PACPI10-12-2005
We went almost into Houlton yesterday but only to York Ford where of course a guy tried to sell me a car because I was walking around the lot, but I already saw a cute little red Tracker for sale in Mars Hill. I have no idea how one of those would be to drive, but it was cute. Stopped at an Amish bakery on the way back where I thought Bill paid $15 for the sweets but actually that was his change back for a whole bag of good eats. I know I talk a lot about food on here. Went a different way back, onto the Burlock Rd then Parkhurst Siding to the Ginn Rd. The SS bldg in Parkhurst Siding looks pretty much the same and yes there were great Halloween parties there. Stopped at Maine Winter Sports on the Fort Fairfield Rd, went in and read up on some skiing history, I enjoyed that. And now for the highlight of the day - stopping by DG's office to pick up the photo albums that he so graciously offered to me. We spent all last night looking at them, examining them actually and many with the magnifying glass so as not to miss a single thing in those wonderful pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed them and could look at more. One that really struck me was Wilkin's store, I love that one, they are all great. I learned quite a lot from looking at those great old photos, about the names of the different blocks, etc. Preserving history is a very good thing. Sending this now, more to come.PACPI10-12-2005
pac... If only we could bottle your enthusiasm.....the energy contained within could light up the planet. Good for you. Norma.. So, you almost had me as your own private hood ornament, eh? Well, being a hood ornament might not be so bad as long as you had a garage to keep me warm in the winter months. I, however, know you don't, so I'll be more careful crossing Church St. in the morning......DGPI10-12-2005
Hi everyone: I'm back on here after a couple of days off, been too busy to get on here. Wow, I'm having a great time! And yes today was gorgeous weather. Yesterday went touring around the county. Mike's donut place was closed again, he took the week off to go hunting, so ended up getting coffee and a donut at Dunkin Donuts at Walmart while Bill was having his tire fixed there. Then we headed south to The Blue Moose. I just had to have one of those whoopie pies - pumpkin with cream cheese, very good. They told me that pumpkin are the main ones they have instead of chocolate but they do have chocolate every once in a blue moon. I think I will make up a song about the Blue Moose to the tune of Blue Moon, but I haven't had time yet. More later --I have to do these in increments. Much more to tell....PACbeautiful cool PI10-12-2005
According to my photo program when I look at that photo I see the child and a man with a moustache to her right and he appears to be sitting. B o T H Arch BOBBY C My mail program tells me that your email address is bogus or misspelled?Arch10-12-2005
Pam..tell us more. Did you find the donuts that you like? You must have seen those great paintings at City Hall that used to be at the No. Nat'l Bank. Have you driven to Mapleton by Vern's place? There's always such a beautiful backdrop of Fall color there. Have you seen a moose? Have you been out "home"? and on to the Siding? Jim, in it's heyday wasn't there a spookhouse there at those Halloween parties? Those things always scared me and still do. My daughter just went in one (a spookhouse) at Fiesta Texas and of course it was all dark, and this real scary clown chased her thru the place and calling her name real scary like. Oooooooo! Spoooooooky!Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin 85*10-12-2005
Wow! I just had proof that great things come in little packages! I just had a real, live, visit with pac :-)! She dropped into City Hall, and presented herself at my door! We had a visit -- talked about everything under the Aroostook County sun -- which she has been missing alot. I told her that 'there's no place like home' -- come back and we'll welcome you with open arms. pac: It was great meeting you in person, I thank you for taking the time to come and meet me -- in person. There are some pretty wonderful people on this website--yes, D.G. even you! (By the way: D.G., You've got to stop walking down Church Street first thing in the AM -- hadn't had my coffee yet, and with the sun in my eyes, you almost became my 'hood ornament!'Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle10-12-2005
Bobby C, I'm from Mars Hill and have been trying to get in touch with the residents of that house for ages in reference to buying and shipping that snowmachine, shown in the background, to Alaska for my husband for Christmas. Can you help me?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-12-2005
Bobby C, I'm from Mars Hill and have been trying to get in touch with the residents of that house for ages in reference to buying and shipping that snowmachine, shown in the background, to Alaska for my husband for Christmas. Can you help me?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska10-12-2005
Linda, the water in the scenic cam pic is Arnold Brook lake in Presque Isle.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-12-2005
The scenic picture is beautiful today, what is the water I'm seeing?LindaConn10-12-2005
MarsHillWeeen. More fun less scary.Bobby C.10-12-2005
We were lost in the labyrinth of back roads somewhere near P.I.. As we approached this property our GPS failed and the windows of the car began to ice up. We got three shots of this place before the camera's batteries failed. We fled in terror.Bobby C.10-12-2005
hello from ri. your weather looks nicer than ours today-(10/12/05):pjbprvcranston,ri10-12-2005
I was at the last Parkhurtsiding Halloween party which was held sometime in the 70s.....after that....the place was pretty much abandoned. Trick or Treating was pretty fair in the Siding area...but the houses were waaaaay to far apart...Shane10-12-2005
Wow I can see the little girl in that picture. I still can't see the women. It is giving me the creeps. Where was this picture taken?Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs GA10-12-2005
I agree with BAS what a great time in Parkhurst Siding. I remember the Halloween parties at the Community Building. Trick or treating all over the country side and then head to the party. They used to hold excellent Christmas parties there as well. There was always a lot to do in the Siding. As kids we always new how to stay occupied. Great place to grow up.Jim10-12-2005
I definitely see two faces in the bottom window, but I think the big "hulking" thing is just the way the plastic is torn and shaped. That's what it looks like to me. Pam, I just looked at the scenic cam and it's sunny and beautiful there. What a beautiful view....I sure miss it. I wish that we had that color here now, but we don't get much color until November. As kids, we always went trick-or-treating even if there was snow. Usually our grandmother drove us from house to house since we lived in the country. The Parkhurst Siding Community Building always had a Halloween Party for all of the neighborhood kids. There was one home in the Siding that we were kind of scard of, but only because the people were old. Why were we scared of them, I don't know...just because they were old...seems silly now.BASAustin 75*10-11-2005
I can almost make out the pink dress, but that's about it! :-) As far as the Hainsville Woods ghost, I think it involves a motorist picking up a ghostly hitchhiker if my memory serves, but that's about all I remember. Maybe someone else could fill in the details. As far as ghost photos go, check out this creepy one from 1995, taken in England.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-11-2005
Okay, I see two figures ... but what I really want to know is: what make are the cars in the front yard? Fancy, You can't just offer to tell Jeff about your ghost story ... now we all want to know. The scariest halloween walk for trick or treating I ever took was on the Grindell/Grendell Road ... there was a full moon that night w/ frost ... we had to pass an old, empty house at the top of the hill before Easler's house ... our young imaginations were working over-time that night!! I think I was with the Thomas girls (Dawn & Yvonne), but wouldn't swear to it.daisymid-atlantic10-11-2005
Marian and Fancy. I dont think that that dark hulk was there earlier but awhile ago while I was watching I did see something move by one of the other windows so I think thats when he appeared. But of course thats only my opinion.dick deLongscarborough, me10-11-2005
Fancy..I'm sure glad you see the third figure in that window. :eek:Marian10-11-2005
MARION...I DIDN'T WANT TO SAY ANYTHING BUT THERE ARE THREE AREN'T THERE?FANCYNH10-11-2005
I would like to know WHAT that great hulking figure is behind the two people in the window of that house!! :eek:Marian10-11-2005
Jeff I'm sure there are some ghost stories. I don't think I've ever heard the one about Haynesville Woods. I could tell you a ghost story that happened in the county back in the late 60's. It's not famous but if you want to hear it, I'll tell ya.FANCYNH10-11-2005
PAC-I'm glad to see the sun is finally out for you. Temps are a little cool but that would be nice. They say we have a cold front coming and Saturday it's only supposed to be 85! Webmaster-I don't see the faces either. In my high school days we used to go to an old dilapidated farm house that everyone said was haunted. I can't remember the name of it or where it was, but it seems like it was on the road after you go by the hospital that curves off to the right in front of the Blackstones.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach10-11-2005
HI DAISY, You are right and the little girl has on a pink top, maybe a dress. JEFF, Look for the pink dress and the face above it and then to her left stands an adult bent slightly like they were looking around the ripped plastic. The venetion blind is raised all the way up. BOBBY, Is that the same house or a different one? Nice tree. I spent two weeks vacation in a cabin that the tree grew on the inside of the wall. It was about the same size. Maybe it was once a fad to grow trees through houses?FANCYNH10-11-2005
Ron and DD, thanks for the note but I'm still having trouble seeing the faces. I guess I'll just have to take your word for it! Actually, since it's almost Haloween, this brings up an interesting topic. What would everyone say the most famous ghost story is involving Aroostook County? The only one I'm really aware of is the story about the Hainesville Woods. I'm sure there must be others...?WebmasterPresque Isle, Maine10-11-2005
Here's another aroostook shot.Bobby C.Church Street10-11-2005
Arch.. Have printed out the photo of the carnival on its way up Second St. in P.I. That's a mighty fine picture....where did you pick it up? Again, I would love to have hard copy of that photo and will trade a hard copy of any old photo of P.I. of your choice. "Por nada" won't cut it...I want to trade.DGPI10-11-2005
The faces are in the second window from the left. There is plastic over the window.Ron10-11-2005
Fancy, Are you seeing a woman on the right of the window w/ a child (?female) to the woman's right?daisymid-atlantic10-11-2005
Jeff, you need a hd monitor that has no blurs ect.dick deLongscarborough, me10-11-2005
Pam - I think I saw that wedding announcement in the Star Herald. How fun! I do hope you have good weather on Saturday. Did ya get those good donuts in Perham?connie clairCalif.10-11-2005
I still don't see any faces in any of the upstairs windows. Which window are we talking about? Of course, I've never been good a spotting ghosts. ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, Maine10-11-2005
Fancy, You have very keen eyesight. I missed those two faces in the upstairs window. Suppose they are "County" ghosts?RonMass.10-11-2005
for pac: I would like to hear what the two fellows from Alaska think of the County. Where in Alaska are they from? I haven't been there yet, but hope to in next couple of years. Went to Grand Teton Nat'l Park this year; only place where the sky is the brilliant blue as the County sky ... that I have seen.daisymid-atlantic10-11-2005
Connie..My sister's son (Gene Cronin) who is getting married on Saturday. Two of his friends from Alaska are flying into Bangor today; they are the ones sleeping in the motor home. So far, it's been fun being here and will continue to be throughout the week! Gotta get ready now to hit the roads!pacPI10-11-2005
Pam, my old address on Dyer St. is 104. If you come down Harris, you'd run right into it if you didn't turn right! Hope your week goes well. I looked at the weather, and indeed it does say Wed. for the only clear & sunny day, but hopefully it will change. Who's getting married?connie clairbeautiful autum in Calif.10-10-2005
Greetings from PI, I've been reading the comments from the past few days..very interesting. The weather is much different this year than last year when I was here, so far, rain, we may get a frost tomorrow nite. In Bangor, my sister exclaimed about the traffic and I said, what traffic..I almost died laughing. I tease her about a few things, but it's all in good humor. It's great being here in Aroostook County, I love it and would love to live here. JC asked me what is the attraction, and I said the scenery, the way of life here, not much traffic, nice friendly people. Drove on the Mapleton Rd today, in a motor home, no less;also on the State Rd and Prestile Hill going to Caribou. BAS, yes I had a lobster roll tonight, no clams yet, but had fresh haddock at Brookside Inn in Symrna on the way up from Bangor Sat. Having lobster this weekend. Hoping Mike's in Perham is open in the AM for those good donuts. So much I want to do and see but won't get it all in in a week. Someone told JC that Wed is the only day this week for sunshine, but hopefully by Sat. we may have good weather for the wedding! Connie, I wanted to go on Dyer St which we did today but I don't know exactly what your house number was, I told Bill to keep going and was able to see the Beckwith's house right across from where you lived. Planning on stopping by DG's office tomorrow - old photos!!PACPresque Isle10-10-2005
I would like to know who belongs to the two faces in the upstairs window over the back (left) door. Co-signers perhaps?FANCYNH10-10-2005
Nice door on that house.Guest10-10-2005
BC...I like the place. A genuine fixer-upper. Actually, it has great potential for a drug rehab center, especially for the ones who have become inextricably addicted to methadone. Great purchase! Open house perhaps when remodeled?DGPI10-10-2005
Bobby C Email me B o T H ArchArch10-10-2005
Bobby C, That can't be a picture of Maine. If it were those cars would be inspected and on the road!!!! :rolleyes:Ron10-10-2005
I'm somewhere here in Aroostook looking for a place to buy . I was much taken with this place here. It's a little out of my reach,but I'm hoping the bank will go the extra mile when they realize that the cars go with it.Bobby C.10-10-2005
Pam, how's your visit going so far? Let us know. My boss just got back from So Maine, Monhegan and Bar Harbor and he said the weather was great, colors were good and he and his wife really enjoyed their trip. He had a big delicious lobster roll, but wouldn't try fried clams. I'll bet you'll have some. Let us know.BASAustin10-10-2005
DD....Actually, Heidi's doing quite nicely and business gets better and better. Her cuisine is absolutely top shelf. This tea room scene appeals to the moderately upper crusted villagers. It's very pleasant. Tracey....A Family Dollar Store is being erected behind Tang's Palace. It's a kind of strip mall and already a video store (Video Gallery) has signed up for occupancy. Presque Isle is on fire!DGPI10-09-2005
DG How is the new tea house doing????? I call it the Tea house of the August Moon. Anyway say hello to my neice Heidi for me.dick deLongscarborough, me10-09-2005
DG- Do you know what they are building out behind Tangs Courtyard?? Seems like its gonna be big, whatever it is.TraceyCaribou10-09-2005
Hello, I have not been able to visit this site in some time. Hope all is well in the "County"Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut10-09-2005
Yes Arch, we do need Bobby C. back it has been very foggy and rainy here in Southern Maine and we need his sense of humor right now. I looked back and on #6209 he stated he was going away for a couple of weeks. I agree with you where is he? I enjoy you and he bartering back and forth. Excellent entertainment.SherryWindham10-09-2005
Bobby C Where are you? B o T H ArchArch10-09-2005
This is the pic here, taken in 1930 B o T H ArchArch10-09-2005
Dick. One more comment about the DeWitt history: My great-great grandfather David DeWitt had Presque Isle incorportate from a Plantation to a Town, about 1860. My Uncle Clifford Wheeler (my grandmother's,Nettie Wheeler DeWitt, brother) had Presque Isle incorporated from a town to a city in 1939 or 1940.DeWitt C. FillmoreGreensboro, NC10-09-2005
Dick and Arch. I've been reading your comments regarding Claude DeWitt who lived on the Fort Rd. Since I feel that I'm the geneoligist of the DeWitt family, I'd like to make this comment. Claude or Dewey DeWitt would probably be distant cousins of my mother, Marion DeWitt Fillmore, who just turned 98 this past June. As far as I know we have a Canadian connection thru Evert DeWitt, who was a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War, and he migrated to (then) Nova Scota, now New Brunswick. Our lineal grandfather was a surgeon the Half Moon when Henry Hudson discovered what is now the Hudson River ... looking for a passage to the Orient. Anyhow his son, Tjerch C. DeWitt and his brother and sister came over from Holland to be a part of the New Amsterdam Colony. (You know the story ...$20 in trickets they purchased Long Island.) Anyhow Evert was a Loyalist and being the smart man that he was he chose a land grant in Nova Scota rather than a noose around his neck. (I couldn't figure out why a Dutchman would be a British Loyalist until I read some European History and found that William of Orange had married the Queen of England at that time in history). Just to sum up the DeWitt history, the rest of the family settled in New York State.DeWitt C. FillmoreGreensboro, NC10-09-2005
That little shed is about as close to indoor plumbing as they came in that era. :DN CLARKS SPRINGS FL10-09-2005
Arch... In an old 1931 telephone book there is listed a C.L. DeWitt on the Fort Road. That's likely the one....related to Marion DeWitt Fillmore, long-time teacher in P.I. (she's now 97 yrs old).DGPI10-09-2005
DG The reason I ask about D Dewitt is because I run across a photo of C Dewitt farm in 1930. B o T H ArchArch10-08-2005
Arch....The disk is fine. ThanksDGPI10-08-2005
Arch... Don't know of any Claude in Dewey DeWitt's family. There is a Claude in DeWitt Fillmore's family though.....DGPI10-08-2005
DG I will burn it and the PIFD Christmas photo to disc and send it your way. Also do you know if D Dewitt had a man by the name of Claude in his family? B o T H ArchArch10-08-2005
Ron, RE:6389 Could that small, shed-type attachment be a 'cold air lock' for the door used to enter the house most frequently?daisymid-atlantic10-08-2005
Arch... Many thanks for the photo. Any way you could pop out a hard copy and send it out? That's such a great picture, I'd like to have it as good as possible. Sometimes printing out from e-mail isn't as good as it could be. Your very kind and also very astute.DGPI10-08-2005
DE..Yup, C.P. Station on the corner of Academy and Howard. It was built in 1881 and torn down sometime in the early 1960's, perhaps mid '60's. Frankly, I don't have the date when the thing was razed. DE....Anything else you'd like to see? I promised you a close up of the trumpeteers in the '20's K of P. I'll do it tomorrow...DGPI10-08-2005
DG The photo is in your email mail at work. B o T H ArchArch10-08-2005
DG... The CP railroad station?Dan EArlington, MA10-08-2005
Arch, Ron, et al... Here's one which is in the same time period or before. Go ahead and identify....DGPI10-08-2005
Arch, What a great picture. I thought by the lay of the land that it must have been the Episcopal church. Is that an outhouse beside the building in the foreground?RonMass.10-08-2005
Arch....you're simply amazing! The photo is also amazing. I've never seen it and I have searched the planet for old P.I. photos. How did you ever uncover this magnificent thing? It's a turn of the century picture looking up Second St......the Episcopal Church is in the background on the left. I must have a good copy. What to trade for?DGPI10-08-2005
Here is an oldie I just found. the caption reads, Presque Isle circus about 1900. DG can you identify the church? B o T H ArchArch10-08-2005
Thanks for the welcome Dick. Yes, I know Max, he's my cousin. He now works for Peabody's in Houlton.charlottesouth florida10-08-2005
Wahooo!! It's finally getting cooler here!! We can at least breath when we go outside now and may actually turn the overworked ac off!! Just makes me miss Maine even more!! The cooler nights and being able to actually leave your window open overnight and watch the colors appear on the trees. Didn't reallize how good we had when we were growing up!K KinneyHouston10-08-2005
Fancy. Ok, it's time to tell me exactly to whom you're related or were related. Lots of Michauds, you know. I asked Roger Thibodeau whose father, Don, owned a small store on Chapman for years back in the '40's and '50's.....didn't know Remi Michaud. Time to fess up. Write me at my e-mail RAG111@webtv.netDGPI10-08-2005
DG..I got it! Thanks, will return ASAP. And thanx for the SH item.FANCYNH10-08-2005
Hi Charlotte, welcome to the site. Do you know Max? I worked with him for awhile in the Real Estate business.dick deLongscarborough, me10-07-2005
PAC Bon Voyage B o T H ArchArch10-07-2005
The question of the day regarding Wayne Knight brought back lots of memories of "digging"!! Recall sitting by the radio waiting to hear if we were "starting on time" or not.. Harvest Talk is what they called the am show during digging if memory serves me correct. I am a Monticello native who lived in PI for a number of years before moving to FL. I still do my part for all County farmers by encouraging the purchase of Maine potatoes over those awful ones from Idaho!! This is my fist posting but have frequently enjoyed the banter of the other guests for some time now.charlottesouth florida10-07-2005
Hi all, it's cooler here than in Maine today. We went from "unseasonably hot" to unseasonably cool in 24 hours. Many of us here have been anxiously waiting for this.....especially me. Mary, welcome to the Crown. You'll be right in the company of many who are "away" and missing "home", especially the Fall. You should see my office....I brought Fall inside, you'd think you were in Maine, and I get lots of comments on how good it looks. I need Fall in my life this time of yr, and since it's not Fall outside, I just created it here. Stay with us, you'll enjoy. Pam, I e-mailed you a couple of times today. Have a great week home. Can we expect to see you on the webcam??Brenda Ashley SeguraAustin 55*10-07-2005
Thank you, Vern.. I'm flying into Bangor and Judy will be there to get me. Mittens?.. how about potato picking gloves...uh, no, guess not, mittens do sound better. My fingers are typed out and the thought of potato picking gloves reminds me too much of WORK and I'm goin on vacation!! Next time ya'll see my initials on here, I'll be in PI. :Dpac10-07-2005
Hi Everyone.....I lived in Maine for many years. I was married to Turney Allen Doody,Jr., of Washburn, until he passed in 1998. We were living in Florida at the time for him to be near our sons, Tad, Erick and Joe. I am a Florida native but miss Maine so much. This time of year I long for the colors of the fall foliage....the crisp clean autumn air.....and winters of running quickly to get out of the cold...brrr....such fond memories. I have since remarried a wonderful man from Philadelphia but we still reside in Florida. This time of year though, I long to be back in Maine. While in Maine, I worked for Casco Northern Bank in Presque Isle until Key Bank purchased them and then I went to Key Bank in Caribou on High Street. If anyone remembers me or my late husband...email me at Hunny1052@aol.com I would love to hear from you.Mary Doody HennessyOcala, Florida10-07-2005
PAC, Have a safe trip and be sure to pack your mittens. Are you flying into Bangor, Portland or straight to PI? Regards, VhvhHouston10-07-2005
I'm trying to stay calm and not get too excited about going to PI, but it's kinda hard not to when Dr. D keeps walking by and says "MOOSE".pac10-07-2005
Good Friday everyone..One of my flights tomorrow goes to New York City. I hope everything goes OK, since there is this "terror threat" now on the subway system, hope it doesn't affect the airport and cause delays.pac10-07-2005
I agree with you Daisy. I live less than a half mile from the Poland Springs Plant here in Hollis and they do whatever they can with corporate money to talk anyone in this town into just about anything. They recently "donated" $365,000 to the town to repair a section of road..thats great I say but they are the ones who use that road. The town has to pay the other $200,000. They also are building another addition which from what they say will be one of the biggest in the country. Even in small towns such as this the greed over-powers everything else. We are 17 miles (considered the country) from Saco and they are going to build a YMCA! Just another reason to raise taxes for something that maybe only 10 people a day will use if you concider the population in this wee little town.CarmaHollis10-07-2005
D.G. The depletion tax imposed by the state(s) will not even slow the big boys down; they'll write it off as the 'cost of doing business,' while going to the bank to make deposits. It is up to the voters/residents to demand limits on water withdrawl within the state(s). Denmark and Kingfield are both looking at enacting restrictions; unfortunately, the legal cost to do so will be on the backs on the taxpayers. By the way, D.G., the state officals are novices at wasting tax dollars, when compared to the feds!daisymid-atlantic10-06-2005
Daisy.. Yes, Poland Spring Water owned by Nestles out of Holland. I believe the state of Maine is pushing for a depletion tax on companies pulling water out of the ground in great quantities. Perhaps that's justified although the state of Maine government will simply squander the money and will have nothing to show for it except more debt........DGPI10-06-2005
Ron.... It was Bill Coffey who worked at WAGM. After he left Presque Isle, he worked in Hartford and at WMAQ in Chicago. Very talented guy.Dan EArlington, MA10-06-2005
Waldo...I agree with you Mackinac Island is definitely worth visiting. It's been several years now since I've been there. My son had a chance to go back this past summer and loved it.JCPI10-06-2005
I hesitate to place anything on this area of the site that could be seen as 'political,' but I think this is an important issue. I lived in southern Maine for 30 years, before my spouse's work brought us to this part of the world. Because of that association, I keep up on the goings-on in the Naples area. Poland Spring Water is owned by the multi-national corporation: Nestles. The company has been looking at tapping into local water aquifers in the Demark and Kingfield areas. I asked the question about water regs on this site yesterday, because I am very concerned about the company's actions. It is a situation that could impact on anyone living in Maine who counts on a well to supply her/his home. I read the article about Kingfield in yesterday's Sun Journal; the one about Denmark was in the same paper a day or two earlier. As I said, I tried to keep this in the 'discussion' area of this site, but it is too important an issue to take the chance on folks missing it. To you folks who live away: have you heard of similar situations in the areas where you live?daisymid-atlantic10-06-2005
A parka is also known as an Anorak by some folks, although the term used in Great Britain more than in the US. It's in Inuit word (northern Canada.) JC - Yes, I've been to Mackinac Island, MI, also known as "Fudge Island," because there are so many fudge shops there. It's a place very much worth visiting. -No motorized vehicles allowed, except for emergency stuff. If you've got the legs for it, it's a good idea to rent a bicycle or bring your own. There's also horse-drawn transportation available, so be careful where you step. There are quite a few old mansions that are open for tours and that also serve as Bed & Breakfasts.Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-06-2005
PAC...when it's really cold Bill always says he has to put his mackinaw on! Always makes me think of Mackinaw Island, MI. Anyone been there?JCPI10-06-2005
Meta, Don't forget Eddie Hews and the agriculture report. His segment usually took half of the local news. There was a guy there with the last name of Coffey. Did you know him? What was his first name?RonMass.10-06-2005
Wow, nostalgia of WAGM-TV...I worked there during the late 60's early 70's...the names and faces so up front even today. Wayne, Keith Fowles, Nate Churchill, Dewey DeWitt, George Mulherin (news director), Jim Nevers and his mom, Chris Girard, Norm Johnson, John Richards, Buzzy Shields, Gordon Dunn, Al Willette, Ron Madore, Dick Marshall (sales staff), Stan Lyons..oh so many more!! I always think about what dedicated people they were to get the show on the air. I especially remember the day that Pres. Kennedy was shot. Right at the beginning of Walter Cronkite's report we lost the network feed from Bangor! The phones rang off the hook and we were going crazy trying to find out what was going on.MetaChelsea, ME10-06-2005
The keyboard of LCD has been silent lately. I'm a bit concerned....DGPI10-05-2005
Pam, how about a parka...we've forgotten about 'em since we're in TN and TX. I left mine in Maine several yrs ago.BAS10-05-2005
pac... A mackinaw?Dan EArlington, MA10-05-2005
I said it was nice & warm in PI, so one of the docs said, well you won't need your mucklucs, which he thought was a coat, but I told him they were boots. Anyone know what the big heavy coat is called? I don't.pac10-05-2005
For further information the Central Aroostook Soil & Water District is located in PI.guestPI10-05-2005
Does anyone know the regulations regarding water resources in the County? Aquifers are vital to rural state like Maine; check out political discussion.daisymid-atlantic10-05-2005
Here's my favorite 'Wayne Knight' story. In the late '70's, Wayne and I worked at WEGP/WTMS radio; he did the early Sunday morning 'easy listening' show. It was spring and we were doing the 6' Easter Bunny promotion, so we were delivered about 100 6' Bunnies late Friday afternoon. Mark Sherman, who worked the late Saturday night show decided to have some fun with all the bunnies, so he carefully placed them all around the station, i.e. sitting at peoples desks, on peoples desks -- in very precarious positions... First thing Sunday morning, in comes Wayne, with what he called 'the back door trots' -- and during one of his longer records he had to go to the bathroom...when he went in, he was in a bit of a hurry, didn't even turn on the light...and proceeded to sit himself right on top of the one of those 6' bunnies! He said he nearly had a heart attack! He was a real joy to work with -- never a dull moment!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle10-05-2005
Waldo... Yeah, no basement for my records, just middle living area like my living room or den..... RC.....Found an album featuring Herbie Inman showcasing a song he wrote back in the '60's called " Don't Mind The Spray, My Whistle's Full of Spit". It's played to the tune of the "Grand Canyon Suite" by Grofe.....Listen to it sometime.DGPI10-05-2005
BAS - re: post #6287. Thanks for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful 53rd! I'm not sure if Dad made it to the hospital, but he probably didn't since he was the only only "digger man"! I do remember that he didn't make it to my graduation because he was "plantin"! He wouldn't have an excuse now because we graduate at night. This week has been perfect here in The County - today is 75. The record is 77. They've turned on the heat at UMPI and Laura is roasting. Seems that once they turn it on, they can't turn it off...so they say.JCbeautiful PI10-05-2005
I worked with Wayne Knight at WAGM-TV back in 1966. I ran a camera and he did the sports show. I can still remember the Nelson Freightways toy truck that he had on the set. Terry Pulcifer was the other cameraman. He had a motorcycle and one day Wayne came in a donned Terry's helmet. We took a picture of him and just before he came on the air the director put the picture over the air. Wayne saw it as he was about to read the sports. The look on his face was "priceless."RonMass.10-05-2005
"The Hawk in Hi-Fi" RCA Victor 1956Dan EArlington, MA10-05-2005
DE.. Sifted through the "Knight" albums...everything like Basie, Garner, Gorme, Hines, Ellington, Previn, Fitzgerald, Armstrong, Goodman, Grofe, Sinatra, Haymes and many others, but no Hawkins. Hmmmmmm.DGPI10-05-2005
The scenic view is just beautiful this morning. Thanks.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina10-05-2005
It is a cool morning 30 degrees 8 am.WB10-05-2005
DE...Wayne hooked me on jazz, too. I'll sift through the records; if I find that Colemen Hawkins record, it's yours. Another note in this regard: I have satellite radio at home and can play jazz, '40's. '50's or whatever, all day, all night, if I'm awanting to. Coleman Hawkins, eh? Let me take a peek at the collection (it's right here at the office)....DGPI10-05-2005
I bet Wayne Knight misses PI though. I think 1959 is very close to being right, but my sister told me she just called WAGM and they told her this year would be the 45th year, which would make 1960 the first year. The mug I got there has 44th annual on it (with the photo from 1968 on it). :-)pac10-05-2005
Dick G, Congratulations on receiving what must be a fantastic collection of music! I hope you have a good place to store all of it. (Don't put 'em in the attic; they'll wilt.) We just learned this summer that a finished basement is NOT a good place to store books, unless you have a dehumidifier down there. -Sorta' took us by surprise. -Got the dehumidifier now, and we're keeping just a little heat going there, too. It's surprising how much space it takes to store all those "treasures" we like to keep. I've been building shelves off-and-on since we moved here in December.Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-05-2005
DG... Yes, I worked with Wayne Knight in the early 60s. He had an incredible record collection and was most generous in sharing his extensive knowledge of jazz -- especially with young people who wanted to learn about the genre. When I was still in high school he loaned me a Coleman Hawkins LP, and I was hooked!Dan EArlington, MA10-05-2005
Meant to say "was so heavy", not were.DGPI10-05-2005
Boyz o' boyz, did I jump in late and way wrong to boot. 1959...I never could have guessed it. Speaking of Wayne Knight...Wayne just a few months ago moved out of P.I. and displaced himself and his wife in another state in which one of his daughters lives. Because his collection of records which dates back to the early '60's were so very heavy, he choose to leave it behind; I was the grand recipient of that collection. Those records were played on WAGM radio way back during the '60's and '70's....great stuff, too. DE....no doubt you worked with Wayne in the early '60's and perhaps beyond.DGPI10-05-2005
pac.... I'm gonna guess that the first Potato Picker's Special on radio was 1971. Frankly, my dear (Rhett B.), I haven't the foggiest, but I do care to know...DGPI10-05-2005
According to a web site called tateract.org the Potato Pickers Special began on WAGM radio in 1959. Wayne Knight was the host for 36 years.Dan EArlington, MA10-05-2005
POTATO PICKERS SPECIAL 1959N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL10-05-2005
Anyone know what year was the first year for the Annual Potato Picker's Special? I have a coffee mug that I got there last year at WAGM that says 44th Annual, but I can't give away the year on the mug.pacNashville, TN10-05-2005
There were K P Lodges in Presque Isle , Mars Hill , Linestone and Mapleton they are all closed now. Mapleton was the last to close about 10 years ago. there are still Lodges in the state with Eastport and Brewer being the closest. A few of the members of the P I, Limestone and Mars Hill Lodge joined the Mapleton Lodge after there Lodges gave up there charters.N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL10-04-2005
RBS... It's nice to be remembered, and I'm flattered to be thought of in connection with This Old House. In truth, I worked at WGBH in Boston (where TOH is produced) for 20 years as Director of Broadcasting. I did work at both WEGP and WAGM before heading off into the world of public television at the University of Maine; Boise, Idaho; Denver; and Boston.Dan EArlington, MA10-04-2005
DE... I have a photo which shows a K of P plaque on the outside of the Greenlaw Block right outside the 3rd floor (from the '30's). I will rephoto the trumpet section of the K of P band outside the fire station...see if one of the boys is your father. Your father, whom I remember vaguely, must be in his 90's..DGPI10-04-2005
DE...You do know who RBS is, don't you?DGPI10-04-2005
Danny Everett. If I recall, was a DJ at WEGP during high school and later went on to be one of the producers of "This Ole House" on public television in Boston after college. Right?RBSMo10-04-2005
DG, My father played trumpet in the Knights of Pythias Boys Band. He says the band played for civic events in Presque Isle during the 1920s. On holidays, they gave concerts in the old bandstand on the B & A lawn, and they played at the fairgrounds on racing days. He remembers rehearsals on the top floor of the Greenlaw block, which at that time he thought was a dance hall. Your research says it was the K of P hall. (Maybe it was both?) The leader of the band was a man named Buck Hendershot, who worked for Downing’s. Ned Downing was the band's primary sponsor. This photo was taken in 1924.Dan EArlington, MA10-04-2005
Ron M...Because that's Dan E.DGPI10-04-2005
DG, Yes I do remember Danny Everett? Why do you ask?RonMass.10-04-2005
Thanks, DGFANCYNH10-04-2005
DG.. you've done so much research; have you done a geneaology of your family?pac10-04-2005
Just researched K of P.....organized during the Civil War to allay the civil strife so predominent in the country at that time. Lincoln liked it so much he aided in the national chartering of the organization. The K of P still have cells around the country....DGPI10-04-2005
Dan....Fairweather, er, Miss Fairweather had lots of photos taken of her through the years. It's highly likely she owned the camera. What do you know about the K of P organization? At one time back in the '30's they had their meetings on the 3rd floor of the Greenlaw Block. Before that they met in a building (long gone)where the Braden Theatre now stands. That's absolutely all I know about them.DGPI10-04-2005
K of P(Knights of Pythias)...I have a long (panaramic) photo of the K of P band from the early 1920's. The band is standing in front of the fire station. I have to admit that I know little or nothing about the K of P organization.DGPI10-04-2005
DG, I got the photo of Edith Fairweather from my father. He doesn't remember who took it. I believe both photos are from 1923. What do you know about the K of P Boys Band from the 1920s?Dan EArlington, MA10-04-2005
Ron M... Do you remember Dan(ny)Everett, a classmate of Gary's and mine?DGPI10-04-2005
Fancy... The 1961 yearbook is in the mail. Included is the S-H article on the 1932 fire. You're welcome....DGPI10-04-2005
DG, you should have known better than to use the name Fairweather. It was Miss Fairweather. If you had said Fairweather to her face I'd hate to think what might have happened to you....... ;-) She was a wonderful teacher. She was strict and had few discipline problems. I still remember that three sided ruler that she carried around the class with her!!!RonMass.10-04-2005
Here's some history about the livery stable which stood by the fire station. It was owned for years by Carrol (Carl) Hanson. Sometime in the '40's it was torn down, perhaps because P.I. wanted to build a new fire station and did in 1950. In all my research, I've never come across the exact date when the old livery stable ws razed. When the new fire station opened in 1950, the police moved into the old fire station. Up to that point, the police were located in an old wooden building just downhill from fire station. Dan E.....Who took the photos of Fairweather in 1922? Sometime today, I'll post a 1917-18 picture of Fairweather when she graduated from Normal School. Fairweather taught for 45 years in the PI school system (1920-1965). She passed away in 1965 at the age of 70.DGPI10-04-2005
The legendary teacher is Edith Fairweather. This photo of Miss Fairweather's Gouldville School 5th grade class visiting the Presque Isle Fire Station was taken in 1923. Perhaps DG can tells us about the barn at the left where the new fire station was built in the late 40s or early 50s.Dan EArlington, MA10-03-2005
When I attended Cunningham, the most famous teacher there was Mrs. Zipple(SP?)Could that picture be her? I knew her in the mid 50's so she looked somewhat different then.Native BornHouston10-03-2005
DG, I should have known it would be impossible to stump you. As far as I know, the picture was taken in 1922 when she taught my father in 5th grade. By 1956 when you and I were at the Cunningham School, she was teaching 8th grade. Enough hints. Let's see if anyone else can identify her.Dan EArlington, MA10-03-2005
Danny E.... Yes, of course, the best known teacher ever to have cast a shadow in Cunningham. That photo was taken in about 1930 in front of her house on Blake St.. She didn't go to Cunningham 'til 1940. I'll leave it up to someone to fill in her name. I'm curious where you got the photo; I have several of her from the old days because we inherited, if you will, a family album from her niece whom my wife knew well.DGPI10-03-2005
attended training elem school....left in 5th grade from af base....planning a trip back to see pi one more time.....christina stewardboerne, texas10-03-2005
Can anyone identify the who,what,when and where of this train wreck? :confused:sptcolorado10-03-2005
Can anyone identify this legendary Presque Isle teacher?Dan EArlington, MA10-03-2005
So far I like what I have seen on your web site. Will re visit to check out all the links. My wife and I often think about the base and the whole area and our life there. She gave birth to our son there in Caribou. Thanks for taking the time to build this site.Steve A. Bauer IISun City, Az10-03-2005
:-) Wow almost 70 degrees in Maine in Oct. I live 10 miles from Presque Isle in Erie PA. My grandson lives about 10 miles from Presque Isle, Maine and he wonders how we each live so close to Presque Isle and yet we're so far apart. I wish I were a lot closer to him too.Bettylou AckersonGirard, PA10-03-2005
All of Maine and New England is pretty in the fall, and one of the prettiest drives is out on the Mapleton Road when you get to the top of the hill looking out over the farmland. It's all beautiful!pac10-03-2005
Main St sure does look nice! Glad that got it spiffed up for me -- not that it wasn't already. I noticed last year when I was there how nice PI looked.pac10-03-2005
In todays Bangor News stories of potato pickin' it's online and it says $60 cents to a dollar a barrel!JH10-03-2005
Great wallpaper for my computer WALDO, Thank You B o T H ArchArch10-02-2005
Waldo, Wow, what a picture. I have been in the woodas all my life and I have only seen one other and it was full grown. Looked like a Holstien cow except brown and white instead of black and white. Quite rare, I think.dick deLongscarborough, me10-02-2005
Arch, Whew! With a circular error of 20 miles, it's no wonder they needed such large ranges to test the darned things. I suppose its CEP was a well-guarded fact, in those days. And all that just goes to demonstrate that some very important poker games are won by the guy who doesn't blink, whether he has a good hand or not. On a lighter note, here's a family that came to visit our back yard for a few minutes yesterday. Notice that one of the young'ns is a piebald.Waldo LVassalboro10-02-2005
WALDO The C E P was on that missile was 20 miles, the most accurate shot ever was 7.5km, not too impressive at all. B o T H ArchArch10-02-2005
WALDO Yes that thing was of marginal use as they said when it was taken out of service. It had 3 telescopes that looked at the stars twice while in flight. If it was within 75 miles of its correct track it could bring itself back on again. As it had regular aircraft gyros that were only built to run for 10 to 12 hrs at a time instead of being on alert for weeks at a time, who knew when they were gonna fail. I don remember knowing that they were nuclear at the time. I was running with the base kids at the time and watched them being dismanteled. B o T H ArchArch10-02-2005
Meta.... I'm embarrassed to admit that I"m not a hunter, therefore, not aware of a Search & Rescue organization which your father started years ago. My bet, though, is that there is one. This photo of your father was taken back in the early '50's. In the full photo he's accompanied by Cecil McCready and, of course, a secretary of whom I have no knowledge. This a his Civil Defense office I'm assuming was in the fire department building.....DGPI10-02-2005
Arch, I hadn't heard about the lack of endurance of the Snark guidance system, but I did work with a fellow in Oregon who had been stationed at PIAFB and was a guidance-system technician. I was surprised to learn that it was essentially a celestial-navigation system. At least, it could update its position by celestial shots, if I understood the fellow correctly.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-02-2005
Hummmmm: So that's how it is....good cop/bad cop, huh?Guest10-01-2005
RC Have no fear, if you did have a few of them to fire, whoever you fired them at would just laugh. They were a joke way back then, if you live in the right place in Florida they say that you are in SNARK infested waters. The guidance system was rated in hours, about 3/4 enough hours to get to the main target country at the time. B o T H ArchArch10-01-2005
Meta: Myron and Polly Gartley.....What wonderful people...I have a framed picturecopy of his potato pickers playfully "rolling barrels", the first thing in the morning, before the digger came by, that was featured in the USDA bi-centennial calender, hanging on our kitchen wall. God didn't make any people better than them.RC10-01-2005
RG: Are you purposely trying to get me in hot water with the liberals on this site? Right now, I'm a pacifist...no, I'm a Democrat.....so my answer is the following: There is not enough information presented for me to make a decision...are those countries poor or opressed? Do they have evil and harmful intentions toward us? Why do they dislike or hate us? Have we done anything to make them angry at us.....This is all so confusing...We need to form a committee to have debate and discussions and try to formulate a consensus. Put yourself in my shoes..Like O'Reily sez: What say you? I am just a beginner and novice on this site. I'll just have to take the 5th. PS I saw the pictures of the Snarks at "The Abandoned Airstrips of Maine" A Google image search.RC10-01-2005
Interesting story about Mt. Battie...Sherry (Bartley) Madore and I went "crusin" about a month ago and ended "up top"...what a view of Camden and the hills to the east. The best part of that day was "running into" (County Phrase)...Myron and Polly Gartley. We certainly recongnized them and they remembered us. Their daughter lives in Stonington and had driven them up for the day...what a great reunion. Dan. re: 6284, My Dad, Joe Gagnon, was the first Director of Civil Defense and his appointment began in the early 50's. With the help with lots of devoted sportsmen they brought together Search and Rescue which helped save lots of hunters "out there". I'd be interested to know, (DG) if they are still organized...sure they are.Metawishing to be in PI10-01-2005
RC....If, just if, you had a couple of armed SNARKS in the back of your trailer in Fla.,, to which country would it be aimed....Cuba, Mexico, Iraq, North Korea perhaps? Let us know and why.....DGPI10-01-2005
Fancy.... Regarding the SNARK missile project here in P.I......We had 30 of those on PIAFB starting in 1958 or so. Kennedy lynched the project shortly after he became prez. The SNARK missile being fired off was somewhere else....not one was fired in P.I. Many of the experimental SNARKS, when fired, never found their intended marks. The 3 we had were the only ones ever to be armed and ready to go.....DGPI10-01-2005
Arch: Thanks...I did not know about that search feature. I'm just a beginner on this computer business. Good thing I took typing from Miss Crouse. I just read them all and saw the picture, and nothing disagrees with what I've heard...'cept maybe more farmers than just Chandlers and Kinneys were involved. I can't name the others 'cause I did't know those farmers on the State Rd....they grew certified seed potatoes (out front of the playgroung) to "feed " their farms for "seed" potatoes? Seems like that's the way I heard it. Maybe the other farmers I heard about were just buyers of the seed...Idontno..RC10-01-2005
RC If you are a member on the Crown, all you have to do is type Feeder Farm into the search area and read the posts especially the ones by D DeLong and Dick Graves our resident Historian. B o T H Arch If not I will repost them for youArch10-01-2005
Arch: Here's one for ya.. Can you identify the orgin and approximate year of the "feeder farm" and the purpose of it, and the year they put the merrygoround and picnic area in? All I know is heresay.RC10-01-2005
And this.FANCYNH10-01-2005
No, Arch, I didn't see that. I used a different search engine the other day and found pics of PIAFB, I suspect, when they were dismantelling.FANCYNH10-01-2005
FANCY Did you see the PIAFB OClub stuff on Ebay?Arch10-01-2005
ITEM OF INTEREST ON EBAY IF INTERESTED. CLASS OF 1977 Item number: 6566294547FANCY10-01-2005
I agree with VH. How about sending some of that cool weather down here! LOLK KinneyHouston10-01-2005
Good Morning....I would like to wish my sister, JC, (Judy) a very Happy Birthday today. Enjoy and have a wonderful day. I wonder, did Dad take time off from "Diggin" to go up to the hospital? Those of us, born and raised on a potato farm, know how Planting and Digging were the main events, everything else came in second.....even birthdays. I hope that you have a great celebration, Judy.Brenda Ashley SeguraAustin, TX10-01-2005
Good Morning ALL DAN E It was the Perry Potato house on Chapman St, on Dec. 13 1960. B o T H ArchArch10-01-2005
There is a global conspiracy afoot to make those who are away, homesick. I turned on the Weather Channel first thing this morning only to see the young lady standing next to Millinocket Lake, at sunrise, talking about the beautiful Fall colors. It sure was nice. vhvhHouston10-01-2005
Arch, The potato house fire looks like Chapman Street. Don't know the year, but the Civil Defense decal on the fire engine suggests early to mid-50s.Dan EArlington, MA10-01-2005
As I said before Hardy-Har Har :-) B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
Thx ARCH. RC..All I can say is 'What a wonderful bunch of crazies that live here, in the Eye!'FANCYNH09-30-2005
I google searched Hardy Hill History, and found additional information which explains why Mrs. Hill had to raise her two boys Hardy and Spleeney, all by herself. It seems Mr. Hill got tired of hunting and trapping, and part time farming, and decided to head South and try his hand at farming full time. Long story short, he ended up buying a farm on high ground, in what is now D.C. Remember, this was many years ago. He farmed that high ground for many years, but his PI family would not move down to join him, no matter how much he pleaded. Finally, the urban sprawl overtook him and he sold out to the US Government. He moved to Fla. for his senior years. But the new owners??? They built, and built and built, until they built up the whole farm. In their fondness of local names, and sense of history, to this day, they refer to his old homestead, as Capitol "Hill". The members pay tribute to him each time they refer to capitol hill and they say it with reverence. What a trail that Hill left in DC, and what a small world we live in. So now you know the rest of the story.RCArlington, VA09-30-2005
FANCY The winter wreck happened at the Washburn cut off a mile North of Squa Pan. Both engines were repaired and returned to service. B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
HMMM Same sorce as I have HUH :D B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
I believe this is same wreck.FANCYNH09-30-2005
However I don't know when or where this happened. Do you?FANCYNH09-30-2005
ARCH..PERRY P.H. 60FANCYNH09-30-2005
NATIVE BORN Good try say I and Hardy-Har try again. ;-) B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
Arch, that would be the Great Potato Warehouse Fire of 1954. Nearly 100,000 potatoes baked to death in one of the greatest vegetable tragedies of the 20th century. Heroic fireman risked their lives to save nearly 10,000 new red potatoes but unfortunately most of the russets perished in the flames. Smelled real good though. ;-)Native BornHouston09-30-2005
RE 6271 I should have said where in PI was the fire and what year. B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
OK, now you all are just bragging. Our cool front came through yesterday....it is now down to 80 degrees with low humidity. Folage....what's that?? I have a faint memory of leaves turning colors and falling to the ground.... It was 105 after Rita came through. I miss the nights cooling off (and I don't mean 105 to 90) LOLK KinneyHouston09-30-2005
Another winter scene, where was it & when? B o T H ArchArch09-30-2005
For all you AVR fans, enjoy.sptcolorado09-30-2005
We're having a beautiful day here in the lower tier of Massachusetts. The sun is shining, it's comfortably cool, and the air is so fresh outside. I just hung out bed sheets....love the smell when I bring them inside. P.I. Main St. looks so nice after the re-surfacing and striping - and the foilage is getting so colorful. I can almost smell the leaves. We have a few weeks here before the leaves will be at their peak color - then it will be time for a walk along the Cape Cod Canal - that is just breathtaking and must be one of the wonders of the world! ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts09-30-2005
dg and jc... Mt. Battie it is..I found it under Camden Hills State Park.pac09-30-2005
PAC - DG is right. It's Mt. Batty. Camden Hills State Park is right there also.JCPI09-30-2005
pac.....Isn't that mountain around the Camden area called Mt. Batty?DGPI09-30-2005
Thanks!! Can't remember ever seeing construction barrels in PI?? We have the same problems here with detours, just a much larger scale! In fact one of our major high ways is completely shutting down this weekend because of construction. Minor I guess considering that last week this time they were ALL parking lots thenks to Rita!!K KinneyHouston09-30-2005
I bet Brenda will hear some good pickin in Arkansas. I love fiddle music. Does anyone know the name of the mountain above Camden harbor in Camden? Dr. Dillard went there and said he climbed it but doesn't remember the name.pac09-30-2005
BAS, I'm laughing at your 'pickin' comment. Our days are still quite warm in the high 80's/low 90's but the humidity seems to have lessened so it's really been quite nice. The mornings have been down in the low 70's which feels much better than high. People here go to the Carolinas to get cool weather and a touch of fall. We are going to Virginia and Pennsylvania the first weekend in November. Going with friends from PA and will be going to a Penn State football game. PAC, Have a great trip to Maine. I'm jealous. It was kind of cool up there this morning but you are right that would be a welcome change right now. Say HI from me to everyone you see!Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach09-30-2005
Newly paved Main St in PI! Good, cuz I'm planning on walking the streets! If you did that when I was in high school, you would have been called a "street walker". The scenic cam is beautiful this AM!pac09-30-2005
RC....I can't truly lay claim to the "PI from PI"; that is reserved for one of Fancy's classmates. Fancy made one fatal error.....told us she was a 1961 graduate. That made the unmasking a simple matter of time. I simply shuffled all the very scant talk to one of her classmates and BINGO.....the mask came off. I take no credit except for being a bit obsessed with knowing who Fancy was....there was implicit challenge on her part. I enjoyed the game immensely. I have a feeling that Fancy has an intriguing past....perhaps she'll share a part of it with us.DGPI09-30-2005
Fancy. You are so right! How could I be so callous as to leave out the better gender? And what an excellent mind you have to so quickly come up with so many appropriate names. It would take an old man like me a week, or more to come up with that many. I guess some might say that I am over the .... But you know what? That is better than being under the .... Right now, I wish I could hear Fats singing Blueberry.... I am surprised, no shocked, that you may remember that song.....Surely, you must be remembering the second rendition that became popular in the 70's or 80's. Maybe I should ask RG.....Incidentally, you gave him a run for the money. I was watching for any of your clues, that he asked for, but you never gave, that I could tell, to see if I could help him, but, alas, to no avail.....He is one good PI from PI. What say you? It was like he said....we all wanted to know who shot JR.......Well, it is getting late, so I think I will turn in and watch Benny... 'till I fall asleep.RCArlington, VA09-30-2005
Please disregard my last post, I got so tickled by the joke I forgot we were using Hill and thought of beans! LOLsptcolorado09-29-2005
I'm real late, but I had to look up Haystack Mountain on Google. In the Presque Isle area there are two mountains of yellow rhyolite,the remains of volcanoes: Quaggy Joe and Haystack mountains.Quaggy Joe, altitude 1213 feet, is located in Aroostook State Park. The 2.25 mile round-trip hike takes less than 2 hours, with an elevation gain of 600 feet. Of the twin peaks, South Peak is higher, but North Peak has better views: west to the cone of Haystack Mountain, with Chandler and Squapan behind. Even though in the shape of a volcano that has been weathering away for hundreds of millions of years. On clear day you can see the outline of Katahdin to the southwest. One question please, why can't we buy MAINE Potatoes in Ohio. Sorry to be so long winded, but I'm from the county also.Guest- Ohio09-29-2005
And of course who could forget that loveable old rouge of and uncle Has, and his oh-so thin wife, nicknamed Pole...sptcolorado09-29-2005
Fancy, That last post was cute!!! :DRonMass.09-29-2005
Have you forgotten the girls? There was Faith who was married to Benny and their sons Mars, Bunker, Beacon, and the baby, Blueberry.FANCYNH09-29-2005
RE: The Hardy who grew the beans, didn't he have 3 sons, I recall there names were... Over T., Under T. and Around T.sptcolorado09-29-2005
While Maine has it's Fall in Oct, we get whatever little bit of Fall that we get in November. My boss is going to Maine next week.....his first trip. Of course, they are doing the "touristy things"...Bar Harbor, Monhegan Island, but he said he'd love to go to Northern Maine, just not enough time this trip. I've bragged on the Fall colors so much, I hope that So. Maine has some. Meredith, Waldo, is there some good color there yet? I miss Fall so much......I mean a cold colorful one, not the 80* kind.......so, I'm going to the Arkansas Ozarks again this yr, in a couple of weeks. They have a beautiful Fall and cold mornings and cool afternoons and roadside fruit and vegetable stands and some pickin'! (not the potato kind, but the musical kind!)BAS09-29-2005
Finally.....our temps dropped 30 degrees. It's now 75 instead of 105*. I just feel better in cooler weather. 55* will do me just fine. Pam, the people here are the same way. There's a young girl working in my office and she's all bundled up in a heavy "coat sweater" Obviously, she's cold.....and she said "aren't you?" I said "no, I've been impatiently waiting for cooler weather and actually, I like it much cooler than this. I told her I"d tell her it's cold when it gets down to Zero! Her question was "How do you even breathe when it gets that cold??ha!Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin 75*09-29-2005
K Kinney...Main Street is being re-paved. It is nearly completed.JCPI09-29-2005
:D LOL @ K Kinney-yeah, don't you just love the construction barrels? I live down in the Lewiston area and work on Main Street, Lewiston and is seems they have had streets tore up all over town since the end of April. Had to go over to Adelphia during my lunch hour last Friday to pay my bill and it took me 45 minutes of driving time just to get there and back (across town-about 4 miles) . I tried to detour around some road construction and in doing so, ran into contruction on 5 more side streets!! :eek: :mad: :-( Hate it when that happens. Anyhow, hello to all P.I. peoples--take care all. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-29-2005
RC// I love the "Hill" Stories.. keep em coming :DB and J HardyTacoma09-29-2005
What is going on in PI, why are there construction barrels on Main st? A normal sight here on EVERY road, but not in PI.K KinneyHouston, Tx09-29-2005
Bobby C & Waldo re: Hardy Hill History I'm getting old, and my memory ain't what it used to be, but I think I vaguely remember one more brother,but I can't remember his name....But like Hardy, he was a farmer, 'cept he didn't grow taters, he grew beans....lotsa beans....Year after year he would plant his crops of beans, but some act of nature would prevent his harvesting his bean crop. One year it would be the rain and his bean crop would be flooded out. The next year he'd plant again, and it would be so hot, his bean crop would burn up. The next yer he'd plant beans again, and the blight would destroy his beans. The next year he would re-plant again, and a hail storm would wipe out is crop. And so it went on for years and years, he just could not get his crop of beans to harvest, for one reason or another......and I think that's how we got that saying that whatever it is,we are not satisfied with, "That's not worth a Hill of beans".... Those Hill boys left us quite a legacy....Hardy, Sam, Boot, (the cousin) and the one whose name I can't remember, who tried to grow beans on top of Conant hill. Since you fellars are younger, I thought maybe you could help out on my deficient memory, and come up that bean fellar's name (of the Hill boys). Maybe the Doc could help...he may have some old pictures to document the Hill History....Whadayathink?RCArlington, VA09-29-2005
Fancy... That was fun and enjoyed every minute. Tell you what I'll do....I'll mail you my only copy of the '61 yearbook. You can keep it for a spell, look at it a thousand times, recall a thousand memories, then mail it back when you're through. Deal? I'll include the S-H account of the '32 fire.....That's a lot for the money, huh? When you begin looking at the group photo I sent along this morning, you'll find my brother, David, now deceased, just 3 people to your left.......DGPI09-29-2005
Pam - I have to admit Odie & I start to get cold when it goes down to the 60's or 70's here. I guess we're acclimated to the climate. And we don't have any desire for snow - especially the older we get! But if we want to be in the snow, we can drive 30 minutes east to Kings Canyon Nat. Park and be 7,000 feet up and enjoy all the snow we want in the winter time! One year we drove up there to a craft show and went down a rather steep/winding road and started to skid and realized we had almost forgotten what it was like to drive in that stuff!:-) Enjoy your trip home, and be sure to fill us in! Webmaster thanks for filling me in on the scenic cam. The scenes are very beautiful, and this is the time of year we look forward to in our retirement years!connie claircentral Calif.09-29-2005
I always seem to come in after the discussion is over. But, I do have some info you might want. When I took Geology at the U of M in Orono many years ago, the professor made reference to the extinct volcano in the County named Haystack Mountain. According to him, geologists often went up there to look at it. Evidently, it was killed by the last ice age, but it must have been huge before that.Ellen Hay BellBradenton, FL09-29-2005
DG..That was fun. I would love a copy of that pic. I have no yearbooks. I lost all my personal possesions in a fire in the early 70's. Can you get me one? AND, of course I'm still interested in that fire. I will email you my address. Thanks a million for your perseverance in finding it. That's about how much in gas it would have cost me to drive up there. Thanks Sandy!FANCYNH09-29-2005
Connie, the scenic cam is still in the same physical location as before but is currently pointing East overlooking Arnold Brook Lake. That big white barn in the far right of the shot is the State Farm on Rt. 1. I'm moving it around every few days to catch the Fall Foliage.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-29-2005
Hi Connie and Suerae.. I'm heading home on Sat, the 8th, just 9 more days! My husband and I used to laugh at the weatherman here when he said "it is going to be dangerously cold here the next few days". They are cold here when it gets below 70! :eek:pac09-29-2005
re:6238 Pam - I know what you mean. These central Calif. people are the same way. This morning the weather lady called our temps for the next few days hot in the low 90's. After 100+ temps all summer this feels good - especially with the nice cool night time lows. I'm not even running the air right now! Starting Sunday it's going down to the upper 70's/low 80's. Now that will be sweatshirt weather!:-) Just kidding. It will take 60's for that! When are you headed home? Would someone tell me what I'm looking at on the scenic cam now? Very pretty pix. Sort of looks like the airport...connie claircentral CA09-29-2005
I like the cold. I love the snow...it is like frosting on your day !!!Suerae56PI09-29-2005
These southerners are something else... all summer it was so hot you could hardly breathe, now today it's nice and cool, and they are COLD. So they come in and turn on the heat. To prove my point that it's them and not me.. In the summer when it's in the high 90's and humid, they run their heaters on high at their desks! :eek: But, at least, there are couple of others here who like it cool like me.pac09-29-2005
On Hardy Hill: last entry re: subject. Is that creative writing or history?daisymid-atlantic09-29-2005
Hardy Hill History addendum: Hardy had another brother you may have, or may not have, heard about. His name was Sam. As a young man, he always spoke in exclamations! ....Like "Tarnation!, Holy o bald headed! Gehover!.....He became so famous locally, for his constant use of exclamations, local people, if they became surprised, upset, or disheveled, would exclaim "What in the Sam Hill?! for just about anything they did not understand or comprehend... Kinda like we do now with Yogi Berra sayings. Even if he didn't say it, we attribute it to him. From my humble understanding of that particular "Hill" family history, Sam eventually went out West, to visit his cousin "Boot", became a sheriff, and ended up in his cousin's cemetery, when he passed away.. As I recall, the cemetery is in a town called Tombstone, not too far from the OK Corral...Can anyone confirm that? Or am I mis-remembering?RCArlington, VA09-29-2005
According to Aroostook State Park manager Fritz Appleby, "the colors on Quaggy Jo Mountain and around Echo Lake are beautiful". I will be there a week later this year, but I still should see some beautiful trees.pacTN09-29-2005
Finally...the "UNMASKING"!!!! Enter Fancy, center stage,1961. Now, I'm satisfied and also ready to surrender the full details of the 1932 fire. Still interested?DGPI09-29-2005
Frances Thibodeau, are you there? Show yourself....visitorpresque isle09-29-2005
SPT.. I am "OLD" Mr. Hardy was at Cunningham when I was there 7th grade with Merle Smith ,Wayne Dodge, Richard and Earl Adams, Bernerd Brewer , Mrs Verna Delong that ERa.. probably he went on to another school cause my "son" called him ""Batman" and I think it was Skyway.. J HardyHardys09-28-2005
RE: Mr. Hardy, didn't he teach english at at Skyway ? I seem to recall he was my homeroom and english teacher? The nickname BatMan is what jarred my memory. He also drove a Volkswagen Bug blue or purple? We all thought he was real cooool!sptcolorado09-28-2005
RE: Civil Defense might have been 61 or 62 the dates seem to slip away so easily.sptcolorado09-28-2005
Civil Defense station on the top of Haystack?? This had to of been before the 60's????? :-)Guest09-28-2005
Speaking of Mr Herbie Inman my mother never had a drivers liscense for years and as dad would tell the story along came Herbie with his whistle and gave Mom a ticket she promptly got her liscense.. and in those days you got them in a lawyers office.. I was a nurses aide right outta high school at the PINH and Herbie was my patient.. he used to tell me he wished he could've married and had children, once another nurse and a few of us took him to Houlton he wanted to visit the jail there we were on our way to Woodstock NB. (we picked him up on the way back ) he had a list of complaints.. for the courts.. Paul Cyr of the Nursing home just loved Herbie and he had a picture of him in the front of the NH.Herbie had his sewing machine in his room at the NH he used to buy green Dickie workpants and sew the blue policestripe onto the pant legs Herbie had books on everything: widows in Washburn: who owned the first car there and he had it in for judge Burliegh..he was a good person at heart..Judy HardyTacoma09-28-2005
RE: Haystak Hollowness and government installation. I recall one of my uncles volunteered for Civil Defense duties, I also recall him saying his station was to be the top of Haystack. Its all comming together now! Looks as good as ever.sptcolorado09-28-2005
Bobby C... This story may be apocryphal, but I'd like to believe it's true. One day the guys in one of the local grocery stores told Louie the trout were biting in the stream -- and they were really going for salt pork. They sent him off with his fishing pole and a supply of salt pork. The joke was on them when returned an hour later with a fish and said, "You were right, boys. Look at this!"Dan EArlington, MA09-28-2005
Daisy- I have the distinctive HONOR of being Voscar's oldest neice. There are four of us. I grew up hearing stories of the dark room at the fire station. Did you know he also did a radio show as Donald Duck? He's multitalented!NancyHuntington, WV09-28-2005
Re: Louie and the water bucket. That's Louie.. I always thought I was smarter than him until I got afew years under my belt.Bobby C.09-28-2005
Haystack Hollowness Perhaps there is a secret government installation in the stack. Always seemed to be more people ariving than leaving.Bobby C.09-28-2005
Nancy, re: 6198. Are you Voscar's niece?daisymid-atlantic09-28-2005
Regards to Haystack Mt:hollowness..it is an inactive Volcano so maybe you did hear hollowness.. where we live our house and the horse pasture is over an old Mt Rainer volcanic riverbed and it is hollow with tons of underground wells.. and when the horses ran on it you could hear echoes from beneath..we know of it's history as it is part of the land rights on our title.. as a kid Haystack and Marshill Mt seemed huge,but even Mt Katahdin pales in comparison to the mt I look at out side my window..Mt Rainier.. Hardy Hill story could be true.. who knows..J>HardyTacoma09-28-2005
Jack, as far as land in Maine goes, you will probably be able to get more land for your dollar in the Northern part of the state. Portland Real Estate is very expensive. But I suppose it all depends on what you are looking for. Check out our Maine Real Estate links for agencies. http://www.crownofmaine.com/maine-links/ Hope this helps.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-28-2005
Haystack... I drove my snowmobile almost to the top one winter. Too much snow, too little brains! All the kids used to swear the mountian was hollow, if you stomped your foot on top in the correct place it sure sounded like it. I recall the sawmill from the large sawdust pile at the bottom of the hill. However it was not in operation when I was a kid. It's still a nice place to go and spend an afternoon. Hey Webmaster how about a Haystack Cam, sure was a beautiful view from the top!sptcolorado09-28-2005
I picked potatoes with Louie Wilson on Burl Kinney's farm in the early 50s. Not a bad guy, but you had to make sure you brought your own water. Louie would spit in the community water bucket.Dan EArlington, MA09-28-2005
Haystack.....that is an old photo. That shows the road going to the left up the hill before the present road was built.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx09-28-2005
RC Arlington "Hardy Hill." Yes.. thanks. Nice story too. The end of 60 years of wondering.Bobby C.09-28-2005
RC - Argh! I'd heard about history being re-written to prove a point. Is that a sample? But then there's the great, life-guiding axiom: "Never argue with a good story." Jack, from Delaware, have your Maine vacations been in a single, favorite location, or have you managed to travel throughout the state? Are you planning to retire and live on the acreage you'd buy up this way, if you could? The lifestyle you'd desire may drive your decision of where you'd look for property. There's great variation in population density, shopping availability, real-estate prices, and even weather in this state. The good part is that anyone who's a good neighbor would be welcome to settle wherever he wants in Maine.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-28-2005
What a beautiful shot at the senic web cam....truly a piece of God's museum. Thank you Mr. Webmaster.RC09-28-2005
Talked to my sister in PI last nite, she said she hopes the weather will be nice when I'm there; I said I wouldn't care if it snowed 10 feet, cuz I'd be right out in it, and I would. :-)pacTN09-28-2005
Definitive History of Hardy Hill: Hardy, the son of Mrs. Hill, and brother to Spleeney, lived up by the Conant farm, State St. extended, almost where the resevoir is today, many years ago, where he farmed a couple of acres. In addition to being strong, Hardy pulled his own plow to plant his taters. These were marketed, at local PI stores, such as Eddies Mkt, City Mkt, Roberts Mkt, Bouliers Mkt, etc. by his brother, Spleeney, as Hardy Taters from Hardy Hill, hence the name nowadays, "Hardy Hill". Make Sense?RCArlington, VA09-28-2005
BC re 6204. No, different uncle, same family. This was Uncle Rodney. and you are right. not many skinny places on some of us.dick deLongscarborough, me09-28-2005
Vacation every summer in Maine. Retiring in a few years and looking for a few acres there to call my own. Any ideas on areas with the best value? ThanksJackDelaware09-28-2005
DG I'm leaving this swamp for two weeks. I'll try that when I return. Setting myself up for defeat?Bobby C.09-28-2005
Bobby C... Possible for you to draw a likeness of Herbie Inman or Earl Rideout? I have photo of each. If you come close, I'll post the photos and then we, the viewers, can compare. Whaddyasay, chief?DGPI09-28-2005
Arch..You won't find a skinny crevice to slip anything through..when it comes to a DeLong.Bobby C.09-27-2005
Wanted to immortalize Louie Wilson of Main Street but didn't have a picture. So I drew one.Bobby C.09-27-2005
Dick DeLong I was hoping I could slip that one by you,when I posted I had forgotten to mention you along with N Clark. B o T H ArchArch09-27-2005
about 6203: And yuh could get breakfast there? Steak, eggs , beans , pancakes and pie Are we talking about my hero C.C. ?Bobby C.09-27-2005
Arch, and you know that I remember it. My uncle owned it.dick deLongscarborough, me09-27-2005
How many of you remember the sawmill at the foot of Haystack? N Clark I know that you do. B o T H ArchArch09-27-2005
Haystack Here is an ooooold photo of same courtesy of our resident historian DG B o T H ArchArch09-27-2005
Haystack yes just a couple of weeks ago before that it was the winter of 1984 now that was fun and what a site. :p :-)Jim CChapman ME09-27-2005
Haystack...I rememeber in my youth,the Sunday picnics at the bottom and then driving up to climb the "BIG" mountain. :rolleyes:Rick B09-27-2005
Arch- thanks for posting the picture of the PI fire station, at Christmas time no less! So many happy memories of White Christmas. My dad was a volunteer for the department and my uncle had a dark room there for awhile.NancyHuntington, WV09-27-2005
HI ALL There are a lot of pictures that can be seen of the damage done by Reta on NOAA. It takes a few to open them up if you have a slow computer like mine.N CLARKS SPRINGS FL09-27-2005
We here in Texas couild use some cool weather but this will have to do for now. :-( B o T H Arch This was taken in the very early 50sArch09-27-2005
Re: Mr. Hardy 6192 Listen to your wife.Bobby C,09-27-2005
When we were kids in P.I. we lived on or near "Hardy Hill". My Dad was a young banker from Boston who came to Presque Isle so he could fish and hunt and bring us up properly. He also brought "Time Payments" to P.I.so that people who didn't have the cash could own stuff. I don't know yet how it all turned out. There was nothing on Hardy Hill at the time except Dr. Somervilles house and some smaller placesBobby C.09-27-2005
Yup, good site here..lots of mystery..fun, ain't it?puddintayne09-27-2005
Hardy Hill ..never been there never been to Maine... Judy is from Maine she is a Mainiac clear to the bone.. potatoes every meal can bake her own bread build a room on a house gets up at dawn goes until midnite honest and strong willed yep she's a Mainer. She said it was named for Ralph Hardy's family he was a teacher at Cunningham.. "Mousie" Batman" some of his nic names.. I was born and raised in Tacoma. We are going to Maine in 2006.. hoepfully in our motorhome,, Bobby and Arch you and Waldo give us lots of laughs stay put we need you guys..Bob HardyTacoma,Wa.09-27-2005
puddintayne ? What's my name ? Ask me again.. and I'll tell you the same. Sounds like Fancy.Bobby C09-27-2005
RE 6187: Yeah! Well.. er.. huh.. maybe forty years ago. O'course then I would have been pickin' 70 barrels a day (with a short section).Bobby C.Monsoon City , Florida09-27-2005
O.K. the prom night thing would account fur the percentage. After fifteen attempts ..I made the top once.... Had to shake every tree on the way up.Bobby C.09-27-2005
We all know by now yer a shady character, Bobby C. :Dpuddintayne09-27-2005
Haystack. Great place to get an education on a sunny Sunday afternoon back in th good ole 50's if you ventured into the bushes.RBSMo09-27-2005
Wasn't it a tradition for seniors from PIHS to climb Haystack on prom night?RonMass.09-27-2005
Woa there, webmaster. I have climbed Hastack my share of times but I wonder how you can not remember whether you climbed it??? I guess for some, every day IS a new day. I want to meet the person who CAN'T remember because they can be fun folks to hang around with. Ok, I'm sorry. vhvhH309-27-2005
Re:Query.. "Have you ever climed Haystack?" 85 per cent.. That's B.S. I climbed it at least 15 times and everbody I met going up or down was from Zimbawe or Arizona.Bobby C.09-27-2005
Vern, thanks but you'll have to thank Google for choosing the pet ads. They scan the guestbook and choose what they think are appropriate ads for the page. Sometimes their choices are down-right comical. But this time it was a good choice on their part! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-27-2005
One of the post storm (Rita) tasks was to pick up the multitude of pines cones from the yard prior to mowing. Have you ever noticed the similarity of pine cones to Russet taters? The KB observed that it looked like I had a natural talent for picking up pine cones... I told her, "No, it was an acquired skill from years gone by." It looks as though the recent rain will delay the harvest. Webmaster, Thanks for the "pet friendly" info on the Home page. Great bookmark(s) for those who travel with their pets. Regards, VhvhHot Houston09-27-2005
A few posts back I axed Mr. Hardy who "Hardy Hill" was named after. I need an answer before the P.I. from P.I. completes her invesigations and those of us with shady pasts are banned from the Crown forever.Bobby C.09-27-2005
RE:Fancy und DG Wait a minute..jest hold on.. That picture were a mask ? ! Nah. That local P.I. from P.I. better never check on ME. Nobody from the county will ever talk to me again.Bobby C.Area 5109-27-2005
Fancy... You got it....the PI from PI. Your ID is close at hand. It was just a matter of time before the mask came off. I can't wait.....DGPI09-27-2005
Well, I thought you would recognize me from the pic, now you call upon the authorities..."The PI from PI". You have afforded her (after these many many years) a chance to pay me back. And she knows what that means.FANCYNH09-26-2005
All you UFO buffs who think Groom Lake is cool, check this one out Michael Army Airfield (MAAF)sptcolorado09-26-2005
Can't sound more sinister than that .. "Groom Lake." And then you add NV and well.. that tips it into horrible.Bobby C.09-26-2005
I love all the pictures, so I thought I'd send along one of mine, sorry it's not one of digging, some of you may find it interesting though.sptcolorado09-26-2005
Fancy... When would you like the Star-Herald article about the 1932 fire? Remember what it will cost you......a simple name will do. The photo you included in a posting a short time ago has been sent to my personal crime lab for possible identification. Methinks expert, Sandra Atkins, will place a name on the face (yours). We'll see....DGPI09-26-2005
BOBBY C You forgot to mention the Low Mileage Moon Rover that goes along with that property. Before I sell that property, I would like to get rid of this one first. It has unbelieveable security, its own Airline and it is not far from Vegas. Also will include Alien Bodies if wanted. B o T H ArchARCH09-26-2005
BAS The official here yesterday was 102 (a record)and so far today 97. We have a cool front here and you are getting a southwest (desert) breeze there. ROBYN The cut line with that pic was all the info with it. B o T H ArchArch09-26-2005
Arch, is it as hot there as it is here? Official temp here at 4 pm is 106*. What's going on??Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin09-26-2005
PAC...I don't remember those pictures, but I do remember slides taken of the hurricane that went through. At the wedding last Saturday, friends of mine stationed in Seoul, Korea were loving the fall weather. After the wedding, they changed into jeans and fleece jackets and they were just loving the Maine weather. the hardest thing for them to get used to in Korea has been the heat and humidity and all of the people. 26,000 people per 1/2 square mile in Seoul. Imagine that?!JCPI09-26-2005
Small quake hits northern Maine. A minor earthquake shook a small region in northern Maine. There were no reports of injuries or damage. The preliminary center of the quake Saturday night was about 3 miles from Ayers Junction. The quake had a magnitude of 3.4 Colorado Springs Gazette.sptColorado09-26-2005
Yes, Pam, I remember the pics..Nan had lots of them. I always thought that it was rain from a hurricaine that had washed out the road. It was officially 107* in Austin yesterday. Today is forcast to be close to the same. Maine's 50 something degree weather would feel wonderful to me. It's been 90* or above since May here. Even the die-hards who love hot weather are wilting under this.Brenda Ashley SeguraAustin, TX09-26-2005
speaking of earthquakes in Maine, there must have been at least one way back like in the 50's or late 40's because I remember seeing the pictures that my grandparents had where the road was split in half. Do you remember those pictures BAS and JC?pac09-26-2005
Ready to ship the spuds!! had to ice the old box carsJHPACific Northwest09-26-2005
WHAT EARTHQUAKE?? How about a news bulletin. Envious of the rain you are getting today.daisymid-atlantic09-26-2005
JC..yes it does, and it very well could be. My boss went to Texas on her vacation last week; she said it was terribly hot as we all know. They went to a football game and had to leave early because of the heat.PAC09-26-2005
PAC...Look at post #6144. That sure looks like the back (outback) of our farm. What do you think?JCPI09-26-2005
Arch that picture that you have of the harvester that you posted on 9/22 - do you have any info on it? Names of people on it? I am from Easton, and I know that farmer and I think I may have been on that harvester, but I can't tell from the small pictureRobynMass09-26-2005
Learn about the property Arch is currently offering. Property is currently being offered in the following area: His ad: We are proud to be able to offer such amazing property at this time! The Sea of Tranquility is the spot where man first set foot on the Moon. This is the ultimate Lunar location! The Sea of Tranquility region is most commonly recognized as the most well known region of all Lunar exploration. Few are aware that the southern Tranquillity region features awe inspiring terrain. This incredible terrain includes the Montes Secchi mountain chain, the Crater Maskelyne group, and the Rupes Cauchy faultline. Nearby the Apollo 11 landing site, unmanned missions Ranger 8 and Surveyor V also touched down in Tranquility region. Click pic to view a larger image of the propertyBobby C.09-26-2005
I was thinking about leaving Houston for Maine to get away from the hurricanes and hellishly hot weather. Now I see that they are having earthquakes in Maine. Arch have you heard if they have started selling real-estate on the moon yet? ;-)Native BornHouston09-26-2005
Meredith I sent you the info via email. I hope SO much I can attend! Marc called me, and I told him, I may be in Australia then, but we'll see what the dates are! Love & Prayers, and thanks for including us again!tenleewestport island, me09-25-2005
Hi Tenlee, I don't have your email address. Can you email me? I'm hoping you and your husband can join our family for our early Thanksgiving. Email me and I'll get you the particulars. Of course I won't be back at the computer until Friday night though.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.09-25-2005
HELLLLLLLOOOOO Did the earth quake cut off communication up there in The County? DG Recieved the photos yesterday, Thank You very much. They are great. B o T H ArchARCH09-25-2005
SPT - Exactly what I said a few posts back. Thank you! :ptenlee09-25-2005
Glad to hear that the Aroostook County natives living in Texas are safe and sound. One thing that living in extreme climes teaches you is always be prepared ... ie, don't wait until there are six inches of snow on the ground before seeing what you need for food or flee ahead of a dame named Rita! Just checked to Skycam ... foilage is turning ... it is here too, but it is due to stress related to lack of rain. NOT PRETTY!diasymid-atlantic09-24-2005
Ok, I've had some time to review all the posts. I've no problem with discussion or dissent. I have been known to initiate it on more than one occasion. My suggestion is to start a new thread in the discussion section and leave the guest book for the friendly lighter chat. That’s what I come here for, a positive and upbeat experience, while remembering fondly the old home place. Nuff said.sptColorado09-24-2005
Hi everyone, wow lot of catching up to do, I've missed a lot of the recent posts. As my wife and I are now officially hurricane Rita refugees, I apply that term to myself with tongue firmly in cheek and mean no disrespect to those who have truly suffered. We left Denver on Thursday for a conference in Little Rock AR. I spent 2 hours on hold Wednesday trying to re-route, no luck! Checked all available information prior to leaving on Thursday AM, the airline indicated everything ways fine. As soon as we arrived at the gate in Houston they canceled our flight! This after a 1 mile run to get our gate, if you’ve been to IAH you know how far it is from one terminal to another. After 3 crazy hours in the airport we finally got a stand-by ticket back to Denver, we arrived safe at 7:30 PM. Enjoyed a large adult beverage and straight to bed! I’m glad all of you who rode out the storm are safe. God bless you all.sptcolorado09-24-2005
Hi ALL JUDY HARDY Everything is fine here, 85F here and bright and sunny. Thanks for thinking of us. MARION Am very glad that you are safe and sound, take care. B o T H ArchArch09-24-2005
Marian thanks for telling us about the situation where you are also Vern, Please Arch let me know how you and Mikki are? I am saying prayers for all the gulf thanks..my brother in law's family live outside Shreveport and Lake Charles ..take care..Judy :-(Judy HardyTacoma Wa.09-24-2005
Hello everyone. We made a decision to "shelter in place" and await Rita. We feel very lucky that we did that. If you all saw any of the pictures of the freeways and highways out of Houston, You know that they were completely grid locked for hours and hours and hours.I am too old for that!! We lost our power for about 2 hours this morning. The wind is still coming in waves, but nothing to worry about. Haven't had any real rain yet, but expect we will. Vern, stay safe, and wait until it is completely safe to start back home. :-)MarianBreezy Houston09-24-2005
BAS, All is well here. The KB went to petfriendly.com on Monday and reserved a hotel in San Antonio where pets are welcome. We have reservations until Thursday morning. Biggest concern is fuel to get back to home. The closer to Houston that you get the less fuel that there is available. If the storm continues to slide East then we may sprint home via back roads early Monday (plan A). If Rita stalls then we shall wait to return. (Plan B) FYI - Check the petfriendly website. There are tons of hotels that permit pets. (No Horses) But people who love horses, love people who love horses and they welcome them with open arms. JSC - Command and Track responsibility for the International Space Station was transfer to Mission Control Moscow allowing for the Houston space Center to close. Hope is that we can get back to work Wednesday. The facility folks will first make sure the buildings are safe. We are watching the webcams near our home to get a forewarning of the challenges ahead of us. As you know managing stress is rather important for us right now. Give me a "Nor-Easta" snow storm and a driveway full of snow any day! Regards, VhvhWarm Breezy San Antonio09-23-2005
Fancy, that Bobby is a bad boy isn't he?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska09-23-2005
The others are good..last one is the best. :DBobby C.09-23-2005
DG...I got your message.FANCYNH09-23-2005
Don't like my pics?FANCYNH09-23-2005
Gee Bobby C. What you trying to say??FANCYNH09-23-2005
BAS -- Thank you for telling me about what TX is doing about their pets after being rescued with their 'people.' I'm thankful to groups like the HSUS and the ASPCA! (If you don't know exactly where to send your hurricane fund donations, I'm sure the animal rescue groups could use some--pets outnumber people in need). Can you tell I belong to an animal welfare group here in the County?NormaGood old PI09-23-2005
VH......if you're "hooked up", let us know what's happening in SA. You were smart to get out ahead of the 15 mph traffic coming from the coast. Austin's shelters (mostly school gyms are filling up very quickly.....about one an hour)As one fills, then they are opening another one. Somone mentioned something about the pets, I think it was Norma, yes, they are bringing them, but the Red Cross is not letting them into the shelters, so the Humane Society and it's hundreds of volunteers are taking them in. They are asking the public for pet cages. I've also heard on the radio today where shelters are opening for those people who brought their horses. Some ranchers are offering thier land. There are lots of horses in TX..even in Coastal areas. Now, I haven't heard about what people are doing with their "longhorns"..BASAustin (95*)09-23-2005
Julie-- Do you have a brother Chris? I worked with a Chris Morrison at LaVerdiere's and at the Northeastland Hotel (washing dishes) in my early college days '79-80. Just wondering. p.s. My daughter was born in St. Johnsbury VT, I kid her that she came out wearing plaid!eyerunSaco09-23-2005
Julie, I had been wondering if you were Emily's daughter. I worked with your mother several years ago at Sears - very nice person. Tell her I said hi - and hope all is well with her.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Mass09-23-2005
the scenic camera this a.m. is beautifulcherylfl09-23-2005
Julie, You are having yout 20th class reunion? That can't be. I'm gonna feel very old today. Thanks. LOL. ;-)Ron MoreauMass.09-23-2005
Bob K. Thank you for letting me read such elegant words. I wish more people had your atitude. I have been reading these entries for awhile now and although I agree with most of it I do however find the pic./comic pics. tacky, disrespectful and childish and expect it from grade school to high school students who just dont know any better and as an adult do not find it funny getting a laugh at another's expense.This an awesome website and I thank all who submit pictures. It reminds me of the way life used to be and wish it still could be. :-)CarmaMapleton Native09-23-2005
Hi Everyone-just wanted to say a big thanks to all the people who let us view the old pictures of Presque Isle. I absolutely love them & would love to go back in time just to be a part of that period in time. It makes me miss P.I., but also makes me realize how much it has changed since I left & sadly, it's not the same. My Dad still lives there-T.W. Morrison, my sisters Melinda & Barb & my nephew Ben. Of course some of my old buddies as well. My mom Emily Morrison, lives near Old Orchard & visits sometimes, but as its been said-"you can't go home again". But I still love P.I., always will. Will always be a Mainer, as much as it drives my Vermont family nuts! Which by the way, they think Mainers are "hicks"-I tell them that they can't point fingers since everything that's Vermont has a COW on it! Yeah, Mainers are hicks..whatever. So keep sending those pics & I'll keep looking & remembering. My 20th reunion is coming up next year-can't believe it!! Take care everyone! :-) JulieJulie (Morrison) AugostinoVermont09-23-2005
Arch.. Those pictures(hand and harvester) are good. Rival Fancy's barrel rolling pics.Bobby C.09-23-2005
Jack Boulier.. No.. Mike? His Dad had a grocery. Chapman Street? And.. of course.. huh, Lorraine...?Bobby C.09-23-2005
Waldo.... I just this moment checked the '59 yearbook.....Jack Boulier is EXACTLY whom I had in mind. Perfect! Now, if Jack is reading the postings today, send me your snail mail address (to mail the book). Many thanks.... Bobby C...you remember Jack B., right?DGPI09-23-2005
DG, -Still looking for Jack Boulier? Try class of '59.Waldo LibbyVassalboro09-22-2005
AND one picking by hand FANCY As things are going right now, no just locally heavy rain. Wait an hour and that will change. B o T H ArchArch09-22-2005
LIVE CAM AT CORPUS CRISTI..IT LOOKS NASTY DOWN THERE AND STILL PEOPLE ARE OUT ON THE PIER. BOBHALLPIER DOT COM ARCH..IS THAT IN THE HURRICANE'S PATH??FANCYNH09-22-2005
WADE SMITH Here is a harvester in PI. Captioin says it all. B o T H ArchArch09-22-2005
Part of Fort Worth 7:15 your time :-) Bo T H ArchArch09-22-2005
Nancy, Your comments are appreciated. I, personally, have refused to discuss religion and politics with people because it seems that very few people these days want a discussion. It is very difficult to find people that are willing to listen and to exchange ideas...too often it is "I'm right, you're wrong, and by the way...you are an idiot too!" I am not sure where our society has gone wrong, but it seems there is no room anymore for real debate...real give and take. It is seldom that any issue is totally black and white, so why do we try to make them that way? I thought the joke picture of President Bush and the caption was funny. I identify myself as a Republican, I voted for the man twice and I think he has done some good things...but I thought the joke was clever and comical. I also think jokes about ex-President Clinton are often comical...and Hilary...and Arnold...let's face it, politicians are valid targets of humor. I just wish we could go back to talking to each other and recognizing the things we have in common rather than the highlighting all the differences.BobKManchester, Me09-22-2005
PART OF HOUSTON AT 5:35FANCYNH09-22-2005
Hi Harriet! Well, I don't know about the 'cute' stuff, but I did accost your brother at the Folk Festival. Bless his heart, he didn't even ACT like he thought I might be some wacko! How hard do you think it is to spot someone that you (sort of) know -- with an estimated other 100,000 people around! And what a great festival again this year! Did anyone else go to the festival? All the messages about the evacuations in Texas are so sad... I just hope everyone gets out safely. As a pet-lover, I have been especially concerned about all the pets being left behind. I noticed tho, that while the Lousianna government wouldn't allow pets on evacuation buses, etc., that the Texas Governor said it was okay for them to bring their pets with them...that gave my heart a little hope. I won't complain so much about the winter coming...and all the snow. That's sure less worrisome than a hurricane....Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle09-22-2005
Click on picture, to see ( larger picture ).WB09-22-2005
Leaf Katydid - IdahoWB09-22-2005
Nancy Very well said, however, just to be clear, I did not say or mean that those subjects should not be discussed. All I mentioned is maybe the discussion forum would be a better place for them, then those folks that CHOOSE to discuss them have that option. There have been many comments here on this page that have upset me, offended me, etc., but I chose to let them go, so as not to make this site into an argumental site. I look forward to the "fun" stuff on here, the photos and the memories. There is already too much fighting and arguing in our world to bring it to this awesome site! Anyway, I did not mean to offend anyone, and apologize if I did.tenlee09-22-2005
picture of spiderJ.H.>>>))))):>09-22-2005
Norma, You silver-tongued little pretty. It was really great to see you, although briefly, last year at that wonderful folk festival in Bangor. I just knew I was going to see you there. At this past summer's festival, my brother Paul said that a cute girl walked up to him and said, "Hello Harriet Libby's brother." He thought it was you, was it? Yes I claim Waldo as my brother and if you knew him, you'd like him even better than you like me. The brown recluse spider looks like the pic Arch posted. It is supposed to have a violin on its back but I don't see a distinct violin on the posted picture. But the spider is pretty much all brown, no stripes or spots and it has a poisonous bite that starts out showing up as a bulls-eye and then does eat away the flesh. There has been a report of one or two in CT but they say it's too cold even here for them. Let's hope they don't morph.Harriet (Libby) BitarCT09-22-2005
But.......Do your political beliefs have to be spoken at the expense of SOMEONE elses website? The webmaster worked hard to make this a pleasant site to visit and even tho we all agree to disagree I find it sad that others "continue" even tho it offends others. Nancy, I commend you on what you said, it was very articulate and intelligent..now can we all find another sunject to talk about so we ALL can enjoy this site? Please? Cant we all just get along? :-)Guest09-22-2005
RE: Nancy from Huntington, WV ... You must be one inspiring history teacher!! Your point of view was well put!! Dissent is part of who we are as a nation; if this were the 1700s, I guess I would NOT be wearing a red coat. Yesterday I went under discussions and listed some questions about political discussions. I would be interested to read people's answers to same. Especially those folks who do not see how political discussions pertain to the County.diasymid-atlantic09-22-2005
:D BRAVO to Nancy-VERY well said in your posts here this morning. I tend to think that we Christians sometimes get the misguided notion that the sole criteria for either to elect or not elect a leader be the particular theology that the candidate subscribes to. One's religious beliefs do not a good leader make, If one doubts this, look at the "leadership" qualities of the likes of Hitler, KKK members, Saddam Hussein, Jim Jones and the like. Religious doesn't always equal moral, upstanding or having leadership qualities. Oh well-enough of my soapbox for this time around. Hello to all and take care . . . :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-22-2005
Pam, I'm here at work, but was away from my phone for awhile. My co-workers and I were discussing this approaching storm and the time that our relatives and friends are spending on the road to get out of harm's way. My grandkids got to San Antonio last nite late and they are safe and sound. I will get there tomorrow to help take care of them for the weekend. Austin is in a state of emergency..expecting 1 million people to pass thru here and many will stay for a few days. I hear that the Governor now has made many highways out of Galveston and Houston one way going out. I also hear that I-10 out of Houston is down to 15 mph and it's taking 15 hours to get to Austin, normally a 2-3 hr trip. Many people have run out of gas on the highways. We're in for a rough weekend.BASAustin09-22-2005
I appreciate the fact that George W. Bush is a Christian. I am a born again, baptized Christian, a member of a fundamental Southern Baptist Church. But, that does not make me Presidential material and it doesn't necessarily make "W" presidential material either. Jimmy Carter was perhaps the most moral president who ever occupied the White House. He was a terrible president. That is not just my opinion; it is the opinion of most historians. It is through dissent and the honest sharing of ideas and opinions that we will continue to be a great nation. Remember, America is hard. Freedom of speech means we have to defend to the death the right of people to express their ideas- even when we disagree! Thanks for "listening."NancyHuntington, WV09-22-2005
One of the beautiful and most valuable facets about democracy is that we have the right to criticize our leaders, holding them accountable to look out for our needs. Politicians know this when they decide to run for office. They have known this since the inception of this great country. When did we reach the conclusion that to criticize the President is to fail to love this country? When did we decide that to disagree with a war is to fail to be appreciative of the military? After I left Presque Isle, I was privileged to earn a Master's Degree in History. I now teach history at a university in Huntington, WV. As a historian, I can assure you that Arch is right. The history of the United States is one of dissent. We dissented against George III and British rule. But, the dissent did not stop there. We dissented against presidents like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan. We dissented against policies of those presidents, like the purchase of the Louisiana Territory and the building of the Panama Canal and the creation of Social Security. Dissention is democracy! And, if our beliefs are strong, discussion only makes them stronger. We can never really own our religious or political beliefs until they have been challenged in some way. Until they have been tested. It is only then that we can know that they are TRUTH. We have to protect the rights of Americans to praise or criticize their leaders!!!NancyHuntington, WV09-22-2005
I hope this isn’t too offensive and I have to post it in several sections because it is too long, but here goes. I don't know why some folk are so afraid of hearing ideas that are different from their own. Why do we shy away from discussions that revolve around issues that are truly important to us? Take religion and politics for example. How many times have you heard someone say, "Let's not talk about religion and politics. It's too devisive." Discussion leads to self examination, and to risk offending anyone, Socrates said that the "unexamined life is not worth living." I grew up in the County, the product of family and teachers and other community members who held strong opinions and did not have any fear of SHARING those opinions with others. One of my favorite memories of growing up in Presque Isle is going to local diners and listening to the farmers. Yes, they spent time talking about the weather and "scabs,” but they also did at least their fair share of complaining about the "boys in Augusta and Washington" who did or did not have Aroostook County's best interest in mind.NancyHuntington, WV09-22-2005
shes prolly on the road lmaophil mcrackin09-22-2005
I just tried calling my sister at work in Austin and got no answer. Her son and grandchildren live in Corpus Christi. I hope they will all be safe. VH, I'm glad you left Houston early; the news this AM said the traffic is gridlocked; it took someone 24 hours to go 9 miles!!PACNashville, TN09-22-2005
Would like pictures of the Potato Harvest,both hand picking and with the Harvesters!!!!Wade SmithDeltona FL.09-22-2005
Jack Boulier... Thanks...your name is on the reserve list. Greg Roderick and I had a discussion the other day and the discussion included you. It seems that you have a John R. Braden connection. I also attempted to find your picture in the 1957 and 1958 yearbook....no luck. Fill me in....DGPI09-22-2005
Tenlee, thanks for the kind comments :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-22-2005
DG PLEASE SAVE ME A COPY OF YOU BOOK.THANKYOU.JACK BOULIERHOLDEN,ME.09-22-2005
I really think this site is awesome for the most part. The sky cam is a totally awesome addition, and I look daily to see "home". I love hearing about potato picking, special foods we aroostook people love, our own personal sayings, etc. etc. But how about if we leave politics and/or religion to the discussion forum. Let's keep it light and fun and countyish! know what I mean? Thanks webmaster for all that you do here. It is appreciated! ;-)tenleewestport island, me09-22-2005
I think Fancy is Martha Stewart. ;-) Martha please send me an email. WallyWB09-21-2005
Quiet night on here. Are you wondering why D.G.?? Funny that a history buff would call current events "stupid political stuff;" isn't your column in the Star Herald based on past decisions by political leaders decisions. But then, history is written by "the winners," right?diasymid-atlantic09-21-2005
Okay, Fancy, it's time to begin the process of the much-waited for unmasking. I have in my formerly nicotine-stained fingers a full copy of the 1932 account of your grandfather's (great-grandfather?) store on Chapman St. Names like Remi, Mary and Charlene pop up. I have every word from the Star-Herald. Quite an account of the fire. Now, it seems only fair that if I supply you with a copy of that account from the paper, that your "mask" comes off with full disclosure. I've checked all the photos of classmates in the 1961 yearbook...nothing clicked. Believe me, everyone wants to know. Sort of reminds us of "Who Shot J.R." Well......DGPI09-21-2005
We bought a used motorhome from Arizona my husband was changing the batteries and thought he had found one of our Doxie's toys and picked it up and threw it into a box on the carport floor. after he looked again it was crawling up over the side and it was a Black widow there was the red spot underside, they are around this area but usally come in inside something. the brown recluse can cause that flesh eating bacteria, it happend to a young man down in Oregon Norma becare ful! :eek:HardysTacoma09-21-2005
Vern H I would rather be technologically challenged than folliclely challenged as I am :D B o T H ArchArch09-21-2005
Stupid computer, I was gonna EEEEEEEKKKKKKK :eek: B o T H ArchArch09-21-2005
RE Brown RecluseArch09-21-2005
To our friends on COM, The KB and I departed League City (25 mi northwest of Galveston) at 7:30 this morning and arrived in San Antonio at 2:30pm. Normally a four hour trip. The traffic was horrible and now we are watching CNN show the intersection near our home. Jam packed and crawling. I am glad that we left early. BAS... do not get caught in Corpus. Marian.. I hope that you got out of South Houston. No email yet. I am technologically challenged. Regards, VernVhSan Antonio09-21-2005
RATZ Missed another political disgust-tion. :mad: B o T H ArchARCH09-21-2005
Hardy:I highly doubt itGuest09-21-2005
I CAN SMELL IT NOW!! YES, YES, A THOUSAND TIMES YES! PHEWWWW!FANCYNH09-21-2005
I don't get close enough for one to bite, at least not knowingly. I cross my fingers everytime I let the dogs out -- that the dogs (1) don't bring one in the house on their longish hair and (2) the dogs don't get carried off by the spiders! It's a good thing I don't live any further south, I wouldn't survive the critters! Here's a question for all the potato pickers: Does anyone remember pickin' away and stick their fingers in a good old rotten potato?NormaPresque Isle09-21-2005
Norma, If boats can carry invasive plants from one body of water to another, it would seem entirely possible that the spiders you are seeing are imports. It seems to me that the question then becomes are these creatures poisonous.diasymid-atlantic09-21-2005
Hi Waldo, no I don't have a photo. I only got about as close as a broom-end. That was plenty close enough! I wondered if anyone else had heard that rumor about how those spiders got here. Loved the sign! I suppose wedding gowns and cold beer could be an evening out! You must be related to that wonderful school-chum of mine, Harriet. I just saw her briefly a couple of times last year. She hasn't changed one single bit! Love her.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle09-21-2005
Norma, that's certainly interesting about your big spiders in Presque Isle. I don't suppose you happen to have a good digital picture of one you'd care to post, would you? Don't worry; nobody will blame you if you'd rather not get close enough to get the picture. On a lighter note, here's a not-so-good picture I took with my cell-phone camera a few weeks ago of the Hussey's General Store sign in Windsor. At least the important part came out OK.Waldo LVassalboro09-21-2005
Speaking of spiders - of any kind. We've had several verrrrryyyy weird looking spiders around our house. They are sort of tan colored, with big body's and long, thick legs. Here's what I heard: I heard that the HumVee's that are being worked on here in Northern Maine are infested with these spiders, and they have brought them back inside the vehicle...and here's the nasty part -- these spiders are attempting to mutate to live in our cold (BBBRRRRR) climate. Fact or Fiction? No matter if it is or not, these spiders are awful!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle09-21-2005
Oh, by all means, no political talk on here lest anyone be offended. It has been my experience that easilly offended people seem to enjoy the experience of being offended. Makes them look more important than they really are.GuestMaine09-21-2005
Speaking of brown recluse spiders.. I just typed a report on a patient with a spider bite from the brown recluse...pac09-21-2005
Whoa there viewers, cool off with this nonpartisan photo of Mr. Potato Pickers' Special, Wayne Knight. This is a 1970's picture of Wayne and Wally Arculeo orchestrating the play, "South Pacific", for the Lions Club. Great stuff. Now enjoy the ride and get off this stupid political stuff.....too polarizing and never ending.DGPI09-21-2005
Re: 6084: Maybe a survey by webmaster would settle the issue of where topics belong.daisymid-atlantic09-21-2005
If any of you get the Bangor Daily online it might give you a grasp on freedom of the press and speech to read the letters to the editor it is our fellow Mainers own words and I enjoy reading their thoughts.. just think how high the electric bills and heating will be for them this winter. President Bush is our president and he deserves reverence for that and I am sure not all the blame should be on him however it is what happens in a crisis even bibical days can prove that, I bet Bobby if called upon would be the first to defend our country and it's president and the rights we all have !HardysTacoma Wa.09-21-2005
Waldo and Pam, thanks for changing the subject or trying to. There's a place for argument and I don't think that most of us appreciate it here on COM. May I suggest going to the Discussion area to talk politics? We've got a hurricaine coming and it's serious down here on the Texas Coast.BASAustin 90*09-21-2005
Ha! I get a kick out of some of the Google ads that are available on the COM header. Here's one that came as a result of clicking on "Brown Recluse Spiders." (-Don't know why that one would appear on the site, but there it was.) Brown Recluse Spiders Shop on eBay and Save! Discount Brown Recluse SpidersWaldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-21-2005
Re: post 6075 by Guest--don't you know that some people carry the theology that you are entitled to your own opinion just so long as it lines up with theirs . . such as the case I am sure with some of the people on here. ;-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-21-2005
So, here we go again with the political bickering. :-( If a photo along with someone's repitition of a joke causes one to no longer be a part of this website, the so be it, I say. Could it be possible that if some of us Christians could point the fingers at ourselves and take the log out of our own eyes before worrying about the speck in our brother's eye, maybe then we would be able to see better to "take a stand and defend" what little good left there is in this country. I voted for Bush myself, not so much because I thought he was the better leader/man, but more so because I thought he was the lesser of two evils, so to speak. I have to wonder how much "fear of God" and "respect for mankind" he was showing, however, during his drug-use and driving drunk episodes . . .Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-21-2005
Just back from a meeting.. on a lighter note, I can hardly wait to get to PI so I can do a lot of walking and breathe in that county air. :-) Just to be in PI for a few days!pac09-21-2005
Carolyn, please don't let the irreverance of others keep you off this site. I have always enjoyed your comments and you will be missed. This, too, will blow over shortly and we'll be back to "pickin' potatoes, eatin' fiddleheads, shovelin' the driveway and storin' things in the cellarways". Stay here!BWestern US09-21-2005
Now wait a minute...isn't that why our sons and husbands and uncles and daddy's are over seas right not to protect our right to speak our minds??? How can a Bush supporter say they support Bush but not his war???GuestPresque Isle09-21-2005
;-) Here anotherRick B09-21-2005
:-) Well if we must show photo shop political pics here is oneRick B09-21-2005
Lighten up!!! Whatever happen to haveing one's own opinion??? Not allowed to express it anymore??? I have heard the same thing from a lot of Bush supporters. Either you love him or we don't want anything to do with you....talk about closed minded.GuestPresque Isle09-21-2005
RE: 6073: It is not okay to speak our minds and state our opinions on this site, according to you. I am sure the webmaster is capable of limiting any comments he finds distasteful. How dare YOU to cast asperions on anyone's mother ... RE: 6072: Christians are not the only ones who occupy this great nation and pay taxes! You say Bush, "is a good man, fears God, and respects mankind." The same things apply to the fellow who sent message #6071 ...daisymid-atlantic09-21-2005
I agree with Carolyn....which is why I became a "Guest" instead of leaving my name like I used to...His comments and a few like them are so "uncalled" for is what made me not come here half as often as I used to. Obviously they ddint have one of those nice mom's who told them. "if you have nothing nice to say...shut up" Everyone has a right to their opinion but not when it is going to effect someone else's website. It was asked nicely by ,many folks to keep their political opinions off this site but ignorence takes over I suppose. I, for one plan on using the delete button as well...such a shame cause the webmasterhas worked hard to have a nice pleasant site which has turned into others own political agenda. SELFISH :-(Guest09-21-2005
Well, I guess you have lost me! (no great loss, I understand) but when people show so little respect for their President (re:6071), I want nothing more to do with the site. He is a good man, fears God and respects mankind. It is time for Christians to take a stand and defend what little good there is in the country. It's too bad too, because I usually like to read the different entries but I will delete the site from my computer. By the way, I was born and raised in PI and it will always be home to me.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, wv09-21-2005
This one for the "Guest" Last night Shrub was asked about his stance on Roe vs. Wade. He stated, "I really don't give a s--- how they got out of New Orleans as long as they don't come back."Bobby C.09-21-2005
Well, I have 'watched' the Potato Pickers Special a time or two...but must admit, the TV version came about after most of the years I spent in the fields. I used to love hearing Wayne Knight every morning on the radio do the show. What a great way to start the day! And thanks to Wayne, I could always count on hearing Tater Raisin Man and Tombstone Every Mile at least once or twice during the season. I downloaded mp3's of them recently...neither my 16 yr old son or my wife seem to enjoy them as much as I do. Wonder why?BobKManchester Me09-20-2005
HARDY...DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT ARCH WAS 6000 AND I WAS 6001. I REMEMBER WAITING UNTIL SOMEONE ELSE POSTED 'CAUSE I DINT WANT NO WATCH..LOL BOBBY C...THANKS FOR NOT ASKING. DG HAS TO KNOW WHO I AM. I THINK HE'S PLAYING THE GAME NOW. ARCH...I GOT THAT. GOOD ONE! VH..MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. HOPEFULLY THAT LITTLE FRENCH LADY WILL CHANGE HER MIND ABOUT GOING TO HOUSTON. CAROLYN..THAT WAS A GOOD 'STOP LIGHT' STORY. I CAN JUST PICTURE THAT AND I WOULD HAVE PATTED HIM ON THE BACK. TODAY? YOU'D BE BAILING HIS BUTT OUT OF JAIL..LOLFANCYNH09-20-2005
Arch ..yeah waypoints confuse me.Bobby C.09-20-2005
BOBBY C GPS watch, Going Perfectly Straight is that what you mean? B o T H ArchArch09-20-2005
Hardy..Fancy is not about to give up her personal info for a fourteen dollar watch with no battery. Wasn't DG trying to uncover her undercover awhile ago? Anyway I do have a question about "Hardy Hill". When we were in the fifth grade we thought it was named after Mr. Hardy ..the teacher. I still do cause it was never cleared up for us. I also still say, "Umpire State Building".Bobby C.09-20-2005
Bobby C. Fancy was the 6000 th watch on it's way? ;-)Hardy'sPNW09-20-2005
VERN H Long time no (See),be careful and be safe. Say Hi to the KB for us. We dont want no Rita here either, unless it looks like Rita Hayworth alotta years ago. HMMM Mikki might have something to say about that huh. You folks find some high ground. B O T H ArchArch09-20-2005
:-) Hi Carolyn, hey thanks for posting back. I thought I had remembered you posting that Bob and Marilyn had gone back to Hawaii. Does their son still live out there? If so, at least they have some family there. Mom had said that Walt had taken a trip out to see you here awhile back. That's good-gave you a chance to see eachother again anyway. I was kind of suprised when he moved back up to Caribou instead of staying down there nearer you folks. I mean, without really anybody up there for him now. Oh well. As long as he is contented. Anyhow, hello once again to all. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-20-2005
Now I see Bunnyland in Arch's photo 6053! When I am in PI this time, I am going to City Hall to look at the old photos of PI.pac09-20-2005
Hi Amy, yes, Bob could be quite animated in telling ANY story! Thanks for writing and again, yes, they are still in Hawaii but they say that things are not the same this time around. I think I hear a little bit of lonliness for Maine when I talk to them. But we all make the best out of situations. They do love the weather.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, wv09-20-2005
Arch, The KB and I are headed to San Antonio thru Sunday. If Rita stops by Houston then I hope that she can read. I'm leaving a note on the front door... "Rita is not welcome!" Evac's from Galveston to begin tomorrow at 10:00. Regards, vhvhHouston... for now09-20-2005
:D Carolyn C.C.-Had to laugh at that story about Bob-and the funny thing is, I can still picture him telling it. Funny the stuff you remember. Is Marilyn and he still living in Hawaii? A big hello to them from me the next time you're talking to them . . . Anyhow, hello to all up there in the P.I. area and take care . . .Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-20-2005
I know someone in PI who has the birthdate April 8th, but 6 years later....pac09-20-2005
Whenever I see a picture of the red light in the middle of the street (re:6054), I have to laugh as I think of my brother-in law and the day he had stopped his potato truck for a red light coming down State St. The light turned green and there were 3 boys on bikes in front of him and half smiling at him AND going real slow. He pulled on the emergency brake, jumped out of his truck and chased them right down Main Street, kicking one of them in the butt. He felt pretty foolish walking back, but all the cars had stopped to watch and the people were all clapping and cheering him on. He jumped in his truck and got out of there!!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, wv09-20-2005
I've been visiting the website and the guest book for quite some time now and it sure is a nice way to take a quick trip to PI and have my memories triggered. Life in the County is truly like no other place on earth. I wondered if some of the displaced Mainers might be interested is sharing how they got displaced? In the meantime, thanks for all of the stories about "dooryards, cellar ways, fiddleheads, beet greens, the Braden Theatre, pickin' potatoes, skating on the river, the old starch factory, Beckwith's Diner, the Roma Cafe........" It's great to be able to "go home" for a few minutes every day. I love the webcam!NancyHuntington, WV09-20-2005
Hey, an Algerian GPS watch! I got a good grasp of gps and don't need the instructions...I.E I'm HERE and everybody else is THERE.Bobby C.09-20-2005
Here's a 1944 photo of the corner of State and Main showing the "middle-of-the-road" parking. The P.I. City Council banned it in 1947. The photo was taken on the 8th of April, 1944. Anyone out there born on that day? If so, prove it beyond a shadow of a doubt and I'll give to that person glasses of his or her choice. Speaking of free glasses, isn't it time for Waldo to show his face in my office for his 5,000th posting prize?DGPI09-20-2005
RE Cars on Street Here is one from 51-52 B o T H Arch Notice BunnylandArch09-19-2005
Anyone recall haircuts by Lloyd Pooledkilpatrick09-19-2005
I DO. HAVE YOU SEEN THE PAGES IN THE PHOTO ALBUM? CLICK ON PHOTOS AND ON THAT FIRST PAGE THERE'S A LINK TO OLD PHOTOS..ON THE SECOND PAGE IS THIS POSTCARD.FANCYNH09-19-2005
DG, Do you have a picture that shows cars parked in the middle of Main St? If so, please post. TYRonMass.09-19-2005
DG Have you seen the film that goes with the PI Centennial 1820-1920 book ? B o T H ArchArch09-19-2005
BOBBY C This one is for you. Even comes with directions ;-) B o T H ArchArch09-19-2005
TENLEE...THAT'S FUNNY. (NOW) I HAD FORGOTTEN ALL ABOUT THAT...YOURE NOT ALONE. DAISY...CAN YOU SEND ME COPIES? AMY..THEY DON'T HAVE A WEB SITE ANYMORE. I HEARD THEY USED TO AND FOR WHATEVER REASON, DISCONTINUED IT. I AGREE THEY SHOULD HAVE ONE..FOR ONE REASON, A LOT OF MY RELATIVES PASSED AWAY AND I DIDNT KNOW UNTIL TOO LATE, SOMETIMES MONTHS LATER.FANCYNH09-19-2005
Hi all. Was just wondering if anyone knew of a website for the Star Herald? Have tried finding one online but to no avail. So, was wondering if someone knew of something I do not. And if the do not have a website, WHY NOT?????? :mad: :eek: I mean, get with the times, already!!AmyLeeds, Maine09-19-2005
I just received The Star Herald for September 14, which has two letters- to-the-editor that express my sentiments quite well. Worth the read: Don Robertson of Perham and David Daniel Beckom of Mars Hill are the authors of the letters.diasymid-atlantic09-19-2005
In the October issue of Downeast Magazine there is a nice article on PIHS regarding the school farm entitled Harvest 101. It's on page 11 for those of you who might be interested.jcPI09-19-2005
re 6040 photo....I had a TERRIBLE flashback when I looked at that photo. It appears that barrel may be in the wrong row. I don't know how many times I set a barrel up in the wrong row and filled it, then realized it was the only one for miles in that row! I used to cry and sometimes a nice truck driver would roll it to the right row for me! Sometimes not! :mad:tenleewestport island, me09-19-2005
Yes, DG, I was almost 7 so I must have been living on Chapman Street. I hope you post some of those pictures of the theaters. I did see the aftermath of the opera house but don't remember much at all. I remember feeling kinda sad when the grandstand burned and even sadder when I returned years later. The fair is nothing like it used to be. EVERYBODY went to the fair when I was young...the last time I was there I could have driven my car through the midway. I remember the gas tanks catching fire on Chapman Street...I must have been a teen or older. I will never forget how hot it felt and we weren't close. How was your trip to Bah Ha Bah? I have never been there. I'm probably the only one who hasn't. My daughter, her kids and her girlfriends went there camping Memorial Day weekend.FANCYNH09-19-2005
OOOOPS Behind again. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
all caought up waiting for more !JH09-18-2005
He's never there when I come to town.Bobby C.09-18-2005
DG B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Fancy... You were only 6 when the grandstand burned. Did you say you saw the rubble in the aftermath? That was June 1, 1949....DGPI09-18-2005
Arch... You'll receive your old Mapleton photos in a few days. Not to worry............DGPI09-18-2005
BOB C I owe you for that one, I represent oooops resent that remark :p B o T h ArchArch09-18-2005
Danny E.... On the second floor of the Greenlaw Block was also Joe Olore's father who did lots of tailoring. There were also several apartments. Hazen Drake died a few years ago at the age of 101. That Music Shop to which you referred moved from the Greenlaw Block in 1960 uptown to the other side of F.P. Stevens. I owe you an e-mail, n'est pas?DGPI09-18-2005
HOOORRAAYY THE DOCs BACK, We are saved from ourselves. GUEST B o T H is BRING our TROOPS HOME It is my way of expressing my feelins on this war we are in without riling people up. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
When I was a kid (early 50s) the site of the Opera House was still a hole in the ground. It was fenced in, and the State Theatre used the fence for billboards of current movies. There was a small building tucked in there in which I believe Lloyd Poole had a barber shop. Across Main Street was a building that contained Wilkens, a dry goods store, the Music Shop, and Thibodeau's Shoe Store -- the latter two visible in the photo in the post just below. I don't remember what was on the second floor of that building except the aforementioned Roma Cafe and Hazen Drake's barber shop.Dan EArlington, MA09-18-2005
"Beyond over the hill"..l'il guesty person.Bobby C.09-18-2005
Well, I'm back from Boothbay Harbor and checking all the COM messaes I missed. Looks like viewers desire a little history concerning the old opera houses amd movie theatres which WERE several ago and are no longer. Here's the scoop: Once upon a time in the first few early years of the 1900's, the village of P.I. had two opera houses....Perry's (SE corner of State and Main) and the P.I. Opera House which stood right across Hall St.. Perry's Opera House (on the second floor) in the mid 1930's was replaced by the original State Theatre...."talkie" were in. The whole block burned in Jan. of 1945. The next year, a new State Theatre opened its doors on State St.. It lasted 'til 1963. The P.I. Opera House, which was owned by the Hone (John) family since it began, burned for the last time on the night of April 25, 1947; it had burned twice before through the years. I clearly recall that night because I grew up just a street above and remember the smoke and flying embers. It was on the eve of my 5th birthday. It had been planned to once more rebuild the PIOH, but it never came to pass. The Perry Opera House was reduced to rubble, cleaned up through the next year and for 7 years the "hole" remained 'til W.T. Grant purchased the lot and erected a new building. I have several photos of both fires plus one of the original State Theatre which was a popular place during the war years.DGPI09-18-2005
For me forgetful is business as usual.. I've been that way since I was five. It's not that I'm real stupid or anyhing..I just know too much to remember it all. :confused:Bobby C.09-18-2005
Arch...Please tell me...what does BOTH mean whenever you sign your name??? Curiosity is killing me..ha haguest09-18-2005
Very nice site. I liked your site so much. best regards.jisa09-18-2005
I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE OPERA HOUSE BEING NEAR THE DRUG STORE. I THINK MY DAD TOOK ME THERE WHEN I WAS A WEE ONE. I ALSO RECALL HIM TAKING ME TO SEE A BUILDING THAT HAD BURNT. I THINK HE SAID IT WAS THE OPERA HOUSE. WHEN DID IT BURN DOWN? PROBABLY BEFORE I WAS BORN, RIGHT? SO IT HAD TO HAPPEN IN MY OTHER LIFE IF NOT IN THIS ONE. I DO KNOW FOR SURE THAT I WALKED THROUGH THE ASHES OF THE GRANDSTAND AT THE FAIR GROUNDS AND IT WAS STILL SMOLDERING..I GOT IN TROUBLE FOR THAT ONE!FANCYNH09-18-2005
CHEERS FOR SENILITY!!! MAYBE THIS WILL HELP... :-)FANCYNH09-18-2005
BOBBY C & DAN E There were two opera houses in PI, one was the Perry where Grants sprung up and the Presque Iske Opera house accross from Hall St. I hit search on this page and looked for Opera House and DGs posts confirmed that I am senile or at least forgetfull as all getout. :confused: B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
FANCY the Perry Block was the brick building next to the PI House? DAN E You are right, they didnt all run at the same time, The Braden and the State is all that was running in the 50s when I used to go to the movies. The Braden was accross from Woolwoths, Wilders. The State was behind the Northern National Bank. I am trying to remember that the opera house was accross and down from the NNB B o T HArch09-18-2005
YOU GUYS ARE RIGHT AS FAR AS I CAN REMEMBER....HMMMM...WELL GOOD THING THERE ARE STILL PICTURES. :confused:FANCYNH09-18-2005
I don't think all three theatres existed simultaneously. Perry's Theatre was on the corner of Main and State (the hole in the ground where Grant's was later built. The Opera House was on the other side of Main Street near City Drug and Mackin's. It later burned down. The State Theatre was on State Street between the Northern National Bank and Maine Public Service.Dan EArlington, MA09-18-2005
I GUESS IT WAS CALLED THE PERRY BLOCK.FANCY09-18-2005
Arch..Fancy So that would put the Northeastland where the Presque Isle House used to be. Right? Where is that freaken doctor when you need him.Bobby C09-18-2005
BOBBY C Thanks, the Roma was on the same side of the street as the NNB and wasnt far from it, right? I wish the local hysterical person was intown this weekend, he would set us straight. I think a discussion was held a while ago as to the third movie house or was it the opera house and I ? think it was down accross from that general area. Now tha I am thinking about it, you are right, there was a 3rd theatre up accross from the hotel! That is why I asked if it was the theatre or opera house????? B o T H Arch :confused:Arch09-18-2005
I FOUND BOBBY'S HOLE NEXT TO THE HOTEL.FANCYNH09-18-2005
FANCY In the 1st photo you posted the building in the right foreground is the Presque Isle House Hotel. I have a pic of that by its self B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
You mean The Roma? No that was down the street over Thibodeau's Shoe Store. Your doin' awful good for a guy from Mapleton.I don't even know if I'm right about all this.Bobby C.09-18-2005
ANOTHER SHOT THAT MIGHT SHOW THAT BUILDING.FANCYNH09-18-2005
BOBBY C The one that I am talking about was down accross from the building that had the Italian restaurant upstairs (next to NNB). Senior moment, cant remember the name of the restaurant. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Re fire: I dunno. When we arrived from Boston in '45 there was just a burnt hole in the ground. I was four years old and remember looking out the window of our room at the Northeastland and seeing that hole. The Bank had been in that building I know..and the Theater I think. It stayed a hole in the ground for years. Was later the lot where Aunt Jemima pitched the pancake tent. Later became Grants where as a kid DG was the first customer..bought a pack of gum.Bobby C.09-18-2005
LOOKS LIKE THE NEXT BUILDING FROM THE OPERA HOUSE.FANCYNH09-18-2005
Was that the old ? theatre or opera house there on Main St. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Here's one I got from DG awhile ago. Titled 45PIFire.jpgBobby C.09-18-2005
FANCY NOPE, they dont work for me ??? B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
ARCH...YOU'RE A GAS! BTW DID YOU LISTEN TO THE TUNES IN BACKYARD.CA???FANCYNH09-18-2005
FANCY NOPE, gonna have to do that. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
OOPSY! I MEANT DOORYARD.FANCY09-18-2005
ARCH...YOU'RE A GAS! BTW DID YOU LISTEN TO THE TUNES IN BACKYARD.CA???FANCYNH09-18-2005
N CLARK Have you checked out that dooryard.ca yet? B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
That was the Jillpolk that I was refering to. I thought that most everyone that looked through those pictures would skip by that one.N CLARKS SPRINGS09-18-2005
THIS ONE LOOKS BETTER B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
HE DID THIS ONE TOO. 1941FANCYNH09-18-2005
FANCY That was before my time, at least before I remember anyway. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
ARCH...LOOKS LIKE YOUR HOME TOWN. DID YOU KNOW ANY OF THOSE PEOPLE? BOBBY C....LOOKS LIKE YOU COULD USE ONE OF THEM THERE JILLPOKES TO SCRATCH YOUR BUTT ON SUNDAYS. MY UNCLE COMPOSED THIS PICTURE.FANCYNH09-18-2005
"An unproductive or uncooperative colleague. One who contributes little towards the attainment of the common goals of his fellows." Bobby C's definition of "jillpoke" is the one I most remember from growing up in the County. When I moved to other parts of the country, I learned that such people often were called "jamokes".Dan EArlington, MA09-18-2005
POR NADA Arch :rolleyes:Arch09-18-2005
Thanks Arch..I've learned more on this site than I did as a young un in P.I. Keep them cards and letters rolling in folks! I've got an old fourteen dollar Coleman watch what needs a battery that I will send to the 6000th poster.Bobby C.09-18-2005
GO MAPLETON :DArch09-18-2005
J Stephenson If you are related to Roger Stephenson, say HI to your Dad and Uncle Stuart for Alan Archer. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
BOBBY C "jillpoke" is a term that has various meanings depending on the occupation under discussion. In relation to this artifact, a jillpoke is a device that is attached to the end of a heavy work sled by the ring and the other end left to drag on the ground behind the sled. Fully loaded with logs or other heavy loads, a sled being pulled up hill could pull the horses back down hill. A jillpoke behind the sled, however, digs into the ice and snow anytime the sled starts to slip back down hill so the horses can rest a bit before continuing up the hill. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Help support The Aroostook Youth Basketball League (AYBL) in Aroostook County! go to www.ayblmaine.org for more information.Jeff StephensonMapleton09-18-2005
Arch. I'm Google-ed,Yahood and Dogpiled out I figured It was some kind of ram or lever used to unload or push logs,but I can't find a picture and this is cutting into my Sunday butt scratching time. Did you save that picture?Bobby C.09-18-2005
Bobby C I grew up saying JOEpoke and I guess Jill or Joe was interchangeable,and no there is such a gizmo and had a specific use! B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Would the log stuck in that D-? be a jillpoke?Bobby C.09-18-2005
I've been had. Ain't IBobby C.09-18-2005
NEIL C I knew what they were but I accidently found a pic of one while looking for Maine Images a while back. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Bobby C I see you been to Carleton County, now tell us what it is and what it was used for :p B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Jillpoke: A lever?Bobby C.09-18-2005
..jillpoke "They was goan down the trail when that Christless driveshaft jillpoked, and Donnie hit his head on the jeezly windshield." OR Something that is jillpoked. An unproductive or uncooperative colleague. One who contributes little towards the attainment of the common goals of his fellows. "He's some Geehoverly jillpoke, just sets there dog wettin' all day."Bobby C.Largo09-18-2005
Talk aboput being related to folks over in Carleton County, I will tell you what chummy boy!!!! B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
IF you folks want a HOOT punch www.dooryard.ca into your browser :cool: B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
:D I will let someone else answer that. B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
Question of the day what is a Jillpoke and what was it used for?N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL09-18-2005
FANCY Notice where that truck was from! B o T H ArchArch09-18-2005
SOMEBODY BETTER GET GOING OR THEIR SECTION'S GONNA BE SHORTENED. I WOULDN'T MIND PICKIN' THOSE. THOSE ARE NICE POTATOES!! FILL UP A BARREL REAL FAST!FANCYNH09-18-2005
To Harriet, This now the place I was "HATCHED" however it was used as a home at one time.. I believe my dad and mom probably rented it as he worked for the family across the road.. Hitchings was their name..it is not far from "Green Acres " used to be a restaurant going towards Caribou or in that general vicinity, no call to fame for me but it makes people listen when I tell them that.. and my sis and bro watched the delivery so I hear of it whenever they get a chance to tease.. your story is a topper tho wow one day bathing suits next day muk luks.. thanks for sharing!HardysTacoma09-18-2005
Re: Arch's swimming pic. Environ-mentally disposed must have crapped themselves over THAT situation. ( If there were any such animal back then.)Bobby C.09-17-2005
Arch : Kerr and Larrabee. Yes, I noticed that and have seen others as well. I wanted to ask about that, but got lazy and left the question out... as usual. Some of my posts are bare bones stuff. Hate typing long explanations or questions. Glad you brought this up.Bobby C.09-17-2005
BOBBY C Did you notice that the street scene postcard you posted was published by Kerr and Larrabee, Druggists there in PI? I have a couple more by them. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch09-17-2005
Hi to all you lovely folks in the county! Have really been enjoying the old pictures. Oh, what memories!!!!! Wish I was there to enjoy your cool weather, also. It's 3:13p.m. here, 91 degrees with a heat index of over 100. Hi Nate!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.09-17-2005
Care for a swim? B o T H ArchArch09-17-2005
Pondering risking the shoe-shine by crossing the street?Bobby C.09-17-2005
Wild and Wooly out there !Bobby C.Largo,Florida09-17-2005
A MUCH OLDER MODE OF TRANSPORTATION.FANCYNH09-17-2005
Bobby, yes, at least that part of your memory is working very well. My wife's youngest sister painted the CP-station picture when she came to visit during the Christmas '69 break from school. She did it in water-color and gave it to my folks as a present. -Sorta' neat, huh? She's painting some REALLY nice stuff nowadays. At the time, my wife lived in Presque Isle while I was enjoying a government-sponsored, tropical '"vacation." -A lot like the one you got a bit earlier.Waldo LVassalboro, ME09-16-2005
CCC All it says with that photo is 1915 and nothing else. The same as this photo. B o T H ArchArch09-16-2005
Arch, RE:5957...was that hospital on Mechanic Street? Almost 72 years ago I was born in a hospital on Mechanic street and the house is still there. It is right by the turn to Mapleton, my mother related. They had two beds, I believe and the Smith twins, Roland and Ruth were born there just before me. It looks like the house as I remember.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, wv09-16-2005
CP Station.. sent to me a long time ago by Waldo Libby (I think). Done by someone in his family. Hope I'm not mistaken.Bobby C.09-16-2005
RON Here is one you will remember :D ArchArch09-16-2005
HARDY Yes I have seen the AVR page and have even managed to find a few pics that they dont have. Hitching a ride sounds like fun but my parents would have scalped me if I had tried it. Instead I used to trade my sample copys of the BDN for rides around Mapleton, that was a blast for a kid of my age. B o T H Arch I worked for the AVR one summer repairing potato houses and insulating and residing the car barn there in PIArch09-16-2005
RON I get my pics from the net, I just punch in whatever and then follow leads. This is what I was used to seeing in Caribou when I used to stay with my cousins. B o T H ArchArch09-16-2005
B & J Hardy, I am very impressed that your birthplace is now a museum in Caribou. What a claim to fame. Being born in a raging snowstorm is a fabulous achievement for both you and for your mother who braved the storm. But I just have to share my birth-day with you. I was also born in a raging snow storm in PI, which knocked out the power. But it was on 10/8. My older siblings tell me that the day before was so hot that they had decided to wear bathing suits under their picking clothes the next day, to the field. Well, I think maybe they didn't pick that day. I guess that was before "Weatherman hype" so they didn't see the coming storm. By the way, can we visit your museum? What is its name?Harriet (Libby) BitarCT09-16-2005
Arch, Do you have any pictures of the CP railroad engines or the CP station on Academy St.?RonMass.09-16-2005
Arch 'ever check out "Aroostook Valley Railroad " do you remember those old cars" AVR we used to sneak onto them and ride from MPG feed store Parson's road to Washburn but we always got in trouble doing thatHardy09-16-2005
Another Oldie B o T H ArchArch09-16-2005
I see in the foliage section a photo of trees at Aroostook State Park. There were beautiful trees everywhere, but some of the prettiest I saw were at the park. :-)pac09-16-2005
Bobby C Yep it was close, frightning how our minds work so much alike! B o T H ArchArch09-16-2005
Cheryl and Wade.. on your search engine type in "City of Caribou guestbook" and you will see a sight somewhat similiar to this.. not as nice but okay I was born in Caribou during a raging snowstorm 1946 Dec. 31, in an old log house my mom had a midwife for the delivery and now it is a Museum it is called the Lyndon center museum. I can say my birthplace was turned into a museum!also Alan Hewitt on the message site will send you a CD of CaribouB and J HardyPacific Northwest09-16-2005
Johney McGowan Was the manager of the Braden Theatre ( named for the race horse Braden ).WB09-16-2005
Wade, I've been trying to get someone from Caribou to log on too. Some of my family is from there. Did you go to school in Caribou?cherylfl09-16-2005
Wade..you're going about it the wrong way. You gotta get their attention. Just post "Caribou Sucks" and you'll have plenty of folks to talk to.Bobby C.09-16-2005
looking for people from Caribou to talk to!!!! Wadewade smi8thDeltona FL.09-16-2005
Rebecca, No I did not receive it. You could try again if you'd like. Thanks.PACNashville, TN09-16-2005
5946 or 5945 I mean for a hard cash picture..eh DGBobby C.09-16-2005
Arch.. look at the time on those posts.Bobby C.09-16-2005
Looking hard for a picture of one of these beasts at the P.I. stationBobby C.Largo, Fl09-16-2005
Hardy That is a good pic. Here is an oldie B o T H ArchArch09-16-2005
Arch this is an old pic. of B&A nice site here..tooHardyWa.09-15-2005
Another oldie B o T H ArchArch09-15-2005
PAC, I emailed you yesterday privately. Did you receive it? Just curious?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska09-15-2005
Connie, I will be gone 10 days, and yes I am very excited to be there when the leaves are beautiful, my favorite time of year there.pacstill hot and humid Nashville09-15-2005
That was me, Waldo, did you see the animals?FANCYNH09-15-2005
John Fekete, Yep, we all enjoy this web site a lot. As someone mentioned eaerlier, it's our way of getting our "Maine fix" every so often. It was especially beneficial before we moved back here. Rats! Now I've forgotten who mentioned Cades Cove in Tennessee. Isn't that an interesting place? We just saw it for the first time back in April when our son's newly-acquired in-laws took us out there for a day. Spring was just nicely established, and it was quite a treat for our eyes. Its history is especially interesting. It's a place worth visiting if you ever get to eastern TN.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-15-2005
Pam - that is super! I'm so glad you get to go again this year. How long will you be there? You will have to go and have DG take your pix like we did and post it on the webcam! And you'll be there for the foilage too! Yippeeee!connie clairCalif.09-14-2005
Connie, that's right and guess what! I'll be there soon again next month. This was a last minute decision but a good one.PAC09-14-2005
Whoops! I left out the dash in my smiley face!connie clair09-14-2005
re:5935 Fancy, that pix had to be in the throes of winter!:) Pam I agree about the difference in the quality of air in northern Maine. The minute you step off that plane, you sure notice it. It's so fresh and clean, and the skies are so vivid blue.connie clairCalif.09-14-2005
Pam...I know what you mean about TN. My daughter lives there and when I visit her, I feel like I'm drowning instead of breathing. But it is a beautiful state. She lives at the foot of the Smokies and she keeps bugging me to move down there. Every time I've gone there I have to go to Cades Cove..I just love to go there, don't know why, just do.FANCYNH09-14-2005
Another comment about the county air - last fall when I was there I really noticed the difference. When I was walking from my sister's house to the high school, when we were in Mars Hill, etc. It was that perfect October air and I was walking on air the whole time I was there! She kept the window open a little in the bathroom, at first I thought it was too cold, but then decided it was not and the air was so refreshing. One time, I picked up my son at the airport there and the first thing he noticed was the air quality, he really noticed it after being in Tennessee.pac09-14-2005
Right you are, Connie. I just couldn't believe it was on the web..that's funny.FANCYNH09-14-2005
BAS, I did send you an email, I did, I did, honest injun! DG said that phrase last year when I was there, and I had not heard that in a very long time. Dr. Dillard said that yesterday..honest injun. My emails go to PI, but not Austin? ummm... I don't know. Sorry. Hi Connie - I've been wondering about you.PAC09-14-2005
Re:5922 Fancy would that be a webcam? and would it also be DG's office? I just don't remember a neon sign like that though. Hummmm!connie clairCalif.09-14-2005
RE: 5922 Enlarge the pic and look deep inside that window...see it?FANCYNH09-14-2005
Dave is also killin' ME. I like those triple cheesebugers a lot!Bobby C.09-14-2005
Bobby C.....Yup, you must be right about Wendy being the daughter of Dave Thomas, famous burger guy who might have died, ironically, from his own ingenuity and finally from the overconsumption of his product. Maybe.....the jury i still out about "too many burgers".DGPI09-14-2005
Wendy Re:5918 the "C" The name is Caulfield. Robert Caulfield Are you the famous Wendy? Dave's daughter?Bobby C.Largo FL.09-14-2005
I might have more credibility if I could spell "subtle" correctly. Shame on moi.....DGPI09-14-2005
Tenlee... Yes, I did place your name on the list. Thank you again. You're safe... Fancy.....see, you are as elusive as a recluse spider in a dark cellar. I love the game! I however, am here on Earth only to "unmask" you and expose your identity. How about a few very, very sublte clues? Even Sherlock Holmes needed clues, n'est pas?DGPI09-14-2005
DG did you get my request for a book? A few entries back?Tenlee DiPierrowestport island, me09-14-2005
DG...LOOK WHAT I FOUND ON THE WEB.FANCYNH09-13-2005
This one would make a great Christmas Card B o T H Arch 1907 ViewArch09-13-2005
Cheryl G.....your name is on the book list. Thank you very much......DGPI09-13-2005
HI WENDY! :Dconnie clairCalif.09-13-2005
Bobby...what does the C. stand for?Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL09-13-2005
DG I found it in the same place as the bus pic. RON That photo was teken in 1959. That is what it said on the site where I found it. Here is another oldie B o T H ArchArch09-13-2005
BAS, I'm pretty sure that is "Brown's Pharmacy" in the picture, owned by Calvin Brown, my grandfather :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-13-2005
I grew up in town and have always had town water until we moved to our present location here in central Calif. in the foothills. We have our own well and a good one at 60 gals. per minute. Very good water. It's funny, tho, how you take your water and septic for granted in town. Never had a septic system until now either! Hi Pam....connie clairCalif.09-13-2005
Pam, I still haven't received an e-mail from you. In picture #5881..does anyone know what Pharmacy that is? (just ahead of the bus and up the stairs) A sign cuts off the name. Just curious. Two of my daughters are Pharmacists and so we are interested in Pharmacy things. Right about now, after a very long and hot summer, I really miss the cool County air. I would love it if it were 65 here.BASAustin( 90*)09-13-2005
I miss the well water, but not the carrying. I remember going to my grandparent’s house when they didn't have indoor plumbing and carrying water from the pump to the house. No one wasted water then.sptcolorado09-13-2005
Something else I miss about Maine - good ice cold well water right from the tap. I got that also when I lived in NY, but definitely not here. I buy bottled water here. I also miss that fresh Aroostook County air! Good question, Webmaster.pac09-13-2005
DG, I went back and up dated my profile.cheryl gfl09-13-2005
Looks like a new layer of asphalt has materialized on S. Main St overnight. It is really needed as parts of it were very rough. Does anyone know what year Main St. was first paved?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-13-2005
Cheryl G..... In the member address section, no e-mail or home address given for you..DGPI09-13-2005
Love this site!!!! :-)John FeketeWaretown, NJ09-13-2005
DG,Can I get a book too? My address is in the e-mail membership.cheryl godfreyfl.09-13-2005
Arch...Amazing the photos you come up with. I have the same photo (8x10). Where'd you get yours? Ron...This photo is 1952. Corner of State and Exchange. Was last D&J's Market (Dale & Judy Collins)DGPI09-13-2005
Arch, Any idea what year that picture of Phil's was taken?RonMass.09-13-2005
Days gone by. B o T H Arch :-)Arch09-12-2005
RE:5893...I see the Buick dealership is still on the corner of Maine and Academy as it was when I was going to High School.Anyone know when it went out of business? In my time the Buick Roadmaster and the Harley Davidson motorcycle were the "King of the Road". The Roadmaster had 4 wheel spring suspension and the Harley sounded like a John Deere revved up 1000%. I frequented that Al's place many times, but don't know if it was known by that name. My brother and I dated girls from Mapleton at the same time so I spent a lot of time in and around Mapleton. Keep up the good work.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx09-12-2005
Yep he was my granmas grandfather she was Margaret Nadeau and Arthur Nadeau used to do alot of wood carvings really nice ones too,, Charles Branen (Spelling) Brannen siding..J Hardy..09-12-2005
HI JUDY So that siding was named after your G Gramps, it sure is a small world. I think you mean he is buried accross from the Methodist Church. Mikki said to say HI! B o T H ArchArch09-12-2005
SPT Put (books etc) without brackets into your browser. All I did was run (books about Maine) thru Google and there is a kazillion links. Books Etc was the 1st I clicked on. B o T H ArchArch09-12-2005
To Arch.. tis me again Mikki's school chum.. I have links to your home area as my great Great Grandpa is burried behind the Methodist church there the siding infact was named for him but everyone calls it "Sleepy Hollow" :-) Judy ps they used to steal his headstone as a halloween prank ! 1Judy Hardy09-12-2005
Dr. Graves, Please put me on the list for a copy of your book. You can get my particulars at the email address included in this message. Thank-you. I also have a question for the folks who visit here; I collect books about Maine and especially the ones written by Maine authors. Most of them I find on E-Bay, do any of you have another idea of where else to look? Thanks, all of you making my daily "Maine-fix" so enjoyable.sptcolorado09-12-2005
DAISY I think FANCY got that photo the same place I did. Put (mainememory.net) without the brackets into your browser.After you get on the page, click thru to search and put in B&A Bus. If you want to look thru 400 or 500 photos put Bangor & Aroostook in the search and wear out your eyes. :D B o T H ArchArch09-12-2005
DG, I would love to have a copy of your book reserved for me. Thanks so much!Tenlee DiPierrowestport island, me09-12-2005
Arch, With the enlarged picture, I can see that Al's Food Shop is next to the theater. Is that the same as Al's Diner?? I started waiting tables at Al's Diner, in the late 50s ... only the restuarant was located near corner of State and Main. Does anyone know the diifference?? It is wonderful to see the old photos! I think Fancy must have a secret album!diasymid-atlantic09-12-2005
A(D)C N Clark is correct, it was one of the Woods Brothers trucks. He raised the dump to run the water out of it and forgot all about it. More trivia for you, when I was just a tadpole the downstair apartment was G. Traftons store. Gus was an ex Mapleton B&A station agent and I want to say he was the first one but I dont rightly remember. He lived accross the street in what is now the Pizza place. I like that underpass photo myself. B o T H ArchArch09-12-2005
Here is a bigger shot of that bus photo. B o T H ArchArch09-12-2005
DG, Put me down for a book,please. I go back quite a ways but can always gulp up a lot more of the past.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx09-12-2005
AMY Just to set the reccord straight it was a dump truck with the dump up. I remember very well as I was in the Restaurant about 100yds. away when it happened. we didn't know a thing about it until someone came in and told us. The people that lived there were still in bed upstairs.N CLARKS S FL09-12-2005
ARCH- :D :D :D THANX for the pic of the underpass in Mapleton. Ah, to see a picture of my old neck of the woods. Made my day. Anybody remember when the potato truck went out of control (think the brakes went?) coming down that little slant under that underpass and took out the house that was just on the right hand side going toward's town? (I believe there is a gazeebo there now?) I remember going by that house after it happened and it just blowing my mind that noone was killed . . . Just a trip down memory lane. . . hello to all and take care. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-12-2005
Rob Bull asked me if I'm overwhelmed with the orders for my local history book. The answer is a resounding YES! I certainly hope there will be enough copies to satisfy the orders, because I plan on printing only 250 copies. I truly don't want to get into a second printing, one's plenty. As we speak, I have a group of smart people who are searching for possible grants for the project. If granted, all of the proceeds (every dollar) will be donated to the P.I. Historical Society. If not, then I'll fund the project myself...every dollar will have to find its way back into my pocket. I am hoping for the grants. Each book will cost about $85 according to Print Works right here in P.I., but will be a top quality hard cover with perhaps 200 or so pages full of local history and photos. I truly appreciate your orders and also must give crownofmaine mucho credit for providing me exposure. COM has got to be the best site on the planet. Many thanks........DGPI09-12-2005
That "Kettles" movie was released in 1957, so, I bet your right. Everything else in the picture fits time-wise.sptcolorado09-12-2005
Hey Webmaster! Good Guess! I seen that one! Had to find six coke bottles to get the the money to get in. Good thing about being a "townie" is that you could always find plenty of soda bottles to finance stuff like that. I’ve come along way since then. I do cans now and I’ve got my own “crusher”.Bobby C.09-12-2005
WOW HOMETOWN U S A :pN CLARKS S FL09-12-2005
My best guess is "The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm"WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-12-2005
Can anyone read what movie was playing in that piture??? :-)Guest09-12-2005
D.G.Please reserve [3] three books for me when they are ready.By the way,are you overwhelmed yet??? :-) :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida09-12-2005
FANCY You found it! B o T H Arch :DArch09-12-2005
THIS ONE, ARCH?FANCYNH09-12-2005
N CLARK Here is one for you :cool: B o T H ArchArch09-11-2005
DG Dont forget to put my name on your book list, not the ---- list. ;-) B o T H ArchArch09-11-2005
KBS......Your name is now on the list. Many thanks. Betty Benn...Have added yours also but need your e-mail address. Send it to me at RAG111@webtv.net. Thank you Daisy....yup, I'm keeping score...unbelieveable!DGPI09-11-2005
DG. I am sure that you must be aware of the book written about grampa gould. Some members of the family commissioned Oliver L Hall to move in with the family in 1941 and write about his life. It is called the Man From East Corinth, and am sure it is available in the Library in PI. Also a good segment of his building Tinker Dam and Gould electric in Logs to Electricity, The story of MPS. He was instrumental in starting the maine school for boys which later became boys correctional in South Portland. They are now in the process of rebuilding that facility into condo,s and his name is on one of those buildings over the door, carved in stone, no less.dick deLongscarborough, me09-11-2005
DG, I would like to reserve a copy of your book.KBSPresque Isle09-11-2005
DG. your book sounds wonderful, Please add my name to your list. Hope it's available for our next PIHS reunion.Betty Theriault BennMA09-11-2005
I keep seeing names of folks who want a copy of D.G.'s forthcoming book. Are you keeping track, Dr. G. ??diasymid-atlantic09-11-2005
WebMaster Jeff. That old barn on Rt 11 in Mt chase was owned for many years by Arthur Crouse and his wife Glenna Condon crouse. Arthur formally from crouseville and Glenna formally from Mapleton, settled in patten as an agi teacher later becoming a sizeable potato farmer.dick deLongscarborough, me09-11-2005
DG If you have not seen the web page go to mainememories.net Click thru to transportation and rail. You cant copy the pics but at least you can look. :-) B o T H Arch PS if you have an extra copy, put my name on that list. I sure would be pleased to make a donation to your favorite charity.Arch09-11-2005
Hi All I just run accross a photo of a B&A bus sittin in front of Als Food Shop in PI circa 1957. It showed the ? Pharmacy, Als and the Braden. B oi T H ArchArch09-11-2005
Connie C... Uncle Herschel, eh? Boyz o' boyz, did you hit the daily double. I'm glad.....DGPI09-11-2005
Ellen B... I'd be happy to reserve a book for you. I've copied your e-mail and when it's out, I'll give a holler. Thank you....DGPI09-11-2005
I have a miniature cedar potato barrel and a full size p'tato basket sitting in my living room that I got in Bridgewater a few summers ago. They certainly are unique to this place and bring back fond memories. Love-em! Even if you try to explain them to people out here, they'll never get it! DG - those pixs you sent me of Beckwith's? Well when I finally looked at them with my bifocals,:-) I noticed 2 men sitting on the "stoop" by the gas pumps. I'm pretty sure the one on the right is uncle Herschel..connie clairnice & cool Calif.09-11-2005
I would love to have a copy of your book when it is ready, Dr. Graves. Please let me know how I can get it down here to Bradenton, FL. You had my address at one time.Ellen BellBradenton, FL09-11-2005
RON & H(L)B As a young man of 18 I learned a valuable lesson, do not challenge your Mother to a picking contest. We were put on the opposite side of the field as the other pickers and were given all the barrels we needed. We picked 217 barrels that day. She picked the next day and I went back to the easy work, loading trucks. So one time in my life I can say that I picked that magic number. B o T H ArchArch09-11-2005
Folks, here's a skycam pic from Friday showing a different angle from the regular view. It happened when we had the camera rotated to try and fix the fogging problem. If you look closely you can see the top of the Grand Stand at the Fair Grounds, the old Gouldville School and probably some other historic buildings that I'm not aware of!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-11-2005
Sherry M... I placed your name on the list; you're promised a copy. When printed, I'll notify you by e-mail and send it out. No need for prepayment. Thank you. I'm still a bit embarrassed from "selling", (exploiting, if you will) all these copies on the crownofmaine, but it truly wasn't my intention to do so. Thanks again.....DGPI09-11-2005
Can't pass up the topic of Idaho potatoes. Back in the late 50's I was a contestant in the Maine Potato Blossom Fest in Fort Fairfield, (I lost) but had a lot of fun. The potato board hosted a luncheon for us at the Northeastland Hotel and at each plate they had a little card that read. She died she did, how did she go, she ate a spud from Idaho. I have never forgot that because I agree there is nothing like a Maine potato. Thought all Mainers would like to share that little saying.SherryWindham09-11-2005
Ron, I made notes of entries on which I wanted to comment and all three were yours. #5808: "Idaho spuds on this site", I feel the same competitive spirit toward Idaho. I think their crops were partly why ME's potato industry went South. I was once asked if Idaho's potatos tasted better than Maine's. I answered, "I don't know, I will never eat an Idaho potato (intentionally)." #5860: I also picked for Arthur Hoyt. I remember one day, at about age 10-ish, when the temperature was around 30-something and there may even have been a little snow on the ground, I just stood there crying because I was so cold and couldn't pick. I think many other pickers made out well off my section that day, as I had to have been 20 rows behind. They all helped me get caught up. I think those people who "picked 100 barrels" were picking those knobby ones. When you picked one potato, you really picked 4-5. Or someone was pulling their tops. I like the potato basket and the barrel in your gararrrrge comment. I have two baskets. One came from my father's potato house in the early '70's and the other came from the St. John Valley. My brother bought it for me from an x-farmer and gave it to me. He knew those things made me homesick too.Harriet (Libby) BitarCT09-11-2005
Sherry, you're right about the barn being a good subject for a John Holub painting. I never thought about that. I love his work and hope to own at least one someday!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-11-2005
Lots of old timers here. Yes, farmers kept track of the barrels we picked with tickets. My best day was when I picked for Arthur Hoyt.....70 barrels. I went to the field with the idea of picking the most in the crew. I told the field boss to keep me in spuds and barrels. He did. I worked like a dog all day, ever through lunch. I still wonder how some pickers could pick 100+ barrels per day?RonMass.09-11-2005
#5854, Jeff this would be a subject for John Holub to paint. He does a wonderful job on old buildings. I have several of his paintings. He makes them so serene you just want to be there enjoying the peace and quiet. Also, DG please put me down for one of your books. Will gladly pay in advance. Thanks. Really enjoy everyone's comments on the site. Especially about picking potatoes. I think I was about 5 when I started. What fond memories come from very hard work. Gave us all good character and integrity.Sherry MadoreWindham09-11-2005
Arch... That railroad site is marvelous! Good find....DGPI09-11-2005
Dick and Claudette... Yes, a section on Claudette's grandfather will be included. No local history book could ever be complete without a fairly large section devoted to A.R.. After I complete my series in the Star-Herald about local guys who spent time in POW camps during WW II, I'll begin a series on Sen. Gould. Gosh, there's so much to tell, but I have gathered lots of info regarding him and his accomplishments Present people have little idea who he was or how much he did for the village of P.I. The home he built on Dyer in the early 1890's will be featured (along with 11 others) in a section devoted to homes in P.I. which were built before 1895, still standing and basically unchanged since 1895. The history of those homes will include original builders, families who have lived in those homes since and photos of original pieces of the homes like staircases, fireplaces. etc. Plus photos of the homes when first built, photos of the homes as they are today and the people who live in those homes presently.DGPI09-11-2005
One man job.Bobby C.09-10-2005
Ya'll are making me wicked hungry!! Raspberrys, chokecherry jelly, Maine potatoes (and hash), mmmmmmmmm :DKendra KinneyHouston-formily PI09-10-2005
An old falling down barn on Rt. 11WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-10-2005
This will bring back some old memories. Pack baskets, laundry and the old stand by tater basket. B o T H ArchArch09-10-2005
The wooden baskets were the best. They got real heavy if they got wet but because they had some give to them, you could lean on the comfortably. They seemed to grip the rim of the barrel allowing a little kid to dump a basket that was too full into a barrel that was a litlle too tall.sptcolorado09-10-2005
Ron, Are you referring to the numbered tickets? Always had a stack stuck in my back pocket, during picking time. The kids in the County are missing a good part of life ... D.G. How about having a pre-paid wait list, so that the financial burden is not all on you, when you go to print?daisymid-atlantic09-10-2005
:D Sure was THX Jeff B o T H ArchArch09-10-2005
Arch, is this what you were trying to post? http://davesrailpix.com/odds/me/me.htmWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-10-2005
DG. Claudette says she would love one of your books of PI pix. I bet you will even have one of her Grampa Gould somewhere in there. Put her down for one.dick deLongscarborough, me09-10-2005
Webmaster Jeff is there any way you can allow some of the banned characters with out having to allow all. I understand why you might not want anyone to send complete links. B o T H ArchArch09-10-2005
RE That AVR PIC If anyone hasnt seen the rest of the AVR pics go to davesrailpix.com- odds- me- me.htm There are 10 more photos. B o T H Arch PS Put forward slashes where the dashes are.Arch09-10-2005
Well, shifty and elusive in a nice sort of way.....DGPI09-10-2005
Shifty? Elusive? HmmmmmmmFANCYNH09-10-2005
OLDTIMERS I resent ooopppss represent that remark ;-) If you will notice in that Idaho pic they didnt kill the tops or rotobeat them. Sloppy as all getout. Some farmers had tickets printed on card stock, but most of them were printed on poster paper or something close to it. B o T H ArchArch09-10-2005
Fancy... I expect to unmask the elusive and shifty Fancy before long. Can't wait.....DGPI09-10-2005
I see the dreaded wire basket..they were heavy before you put any taters in 'em. Being an old timer..he kept track by ticket count. Wha'd I win? DG, you are a son of a gun, aren't you?FANCYNH09-10-2005
Fancy... One more item: The information about the fire in 1932 is being researched. When I went to the library last week to find the information, the microfilm had been borrowed by a friend f mine who lives in Maryland....Johnny Hone. He does lots of local history research and frequently borrows the films. But trust it will be done. How will I ever mail the info to you?DGPI09-10-2005
OK old timers.....can you remember how the farmer kept track of the barrels that we picked??????Ron MoreauMass.09-10-2005
Re 5828: If you look closely you will notice a wire picking basket. They probably don't have brown ash trees in Idaho to make wooden picking baskets. I remember Dick Osgood had a few wire baskets. I hated them. They made it very difficult to dump a basket of spuds into a barrel. I will take ash baskets anyday... I have a picking basket in my living room and a cedar potato barrel in my gararrrrrge. They make me homesick whenever I look at them.RonMass.09-10-2005
OH BOY, YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO HURT A GIRL, HUH? WELL, I HAVE A YEAR........FANCYNH09-10-2005
Fancy... I'd be happy to place your name on a list for the book, but that means you'll have to reveal yourself.....you know, name and address. And Daisy, you're in the same boat. Want a book also? Remember, it's not my objective to sell crownofmaine people my book, but since the rabbit's out of the hat, help youselves.......DGPI09-10-2005
RE My Last That hash should be made from leftover baked RUSSETS only, no substitutions. Mikki used to bake twice as many spuds as we needed just so I could have hash my way. YUMMM B o T H Arch :-)Arch09-10-2005
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) Hi friends, how are you all today?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut09-10-2005
HMMMM You folks are setting off my hunger alarm. I guess if I was to have to ask for my last meal it would be Red Flannel Hash (fry out real salt pork and then make the hash). Fresh fiddleheads and /or new peas, Mikkis buttermilk biscuits, red hotdogs and top that all off with one of Mikkis whoopie pies. I would be in heaven so no sweat about the other fellow! :D B o T H ArchArch09-10-2005
They tell me that driving slowly will save on gas so I got a new more economical car. SPT...My fave was hamburg and homefries mixed together (hash) with homemade bread and butter! My fave beverage was Orange Crush. I had a dinner bucket, thermos too. DG...I want one! That's great! Just squeeze my name on the bottom of the list. Well, Daisy is right, you know, you could sell those easily. Just think of all the class reunions..those people would get one. My problem would be not being able to get five of them for my kids. Wouldn't it be more economical to have 500 printed in the first place? CCC...I know what you mean..when my dad farmed, my mom cooked three meals a day for the 'pickers'. I remember the long tables in the kitchen and they ate out of pie plates! It was cool. I would set the tables to help out. And the food! So good!! Now I'm off to find food.FANCYNH09-10-2005
On todays question I had to say other, mine would be chokecherrys (sp?). My mother can make the best chokecherry jelly.KBSPI09-10-2005
SPT..re:5827, the meals are my best memories of potato picking! We always went to the house and the smells that came out of that house is almost sinful! Baked potatoes, corn on the cob, fresh bread, string beans, beet greens, and always either apple pie (my mother's specialty) or chocolate pudding and cream. Excuse me, I JUST have to go get something to eat!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV09-10-2005
When I was a kid, my grandfather would put raw sliced potatoes on the little wood-burning stove out in the barn. Nice memory!pac09-10-2005
N Clark The store must be L Keirsteads old Esso station? Bobby C I use an axe and let the chips fall where they may. ;-) SPT My favorite lunch was FOOD. When I was that age. B o T H Arch Alas another Idaho pic.Arch09-10-2005
Another fine day in The County, who says 55 and overcast can't look good. I have a question for those folks who remember digging so fondly, what was your favorite lunch food? Of course it would have been carried to the field in your "dinner-pail" no one had a lunch box!sptcolorado09-10-2005
ARCH That is the only manufactureing plant in Mapleton and he has it in his store. :DN CS SPRINGS FL09-10-2005
RE: D.G.'s book: Have you thought of making a wait list here on this site? You could easily get another 250 from us Mainers-living-in-exile.daisymid-atlantic09-10-2005
Fancy.. Ron's right, the book's already cookin'....will be out on the shelves in Sept. of '06. It's a large book containing several different sections. It will be an expensive publication, but full of local history, photos, dates from 1828 to 1978 (over 500 items).....Problem is that I'm having only 250 printed. Many are already spoken for including copies to surrounding schools for teaching purposes. Nothing like it will ever be printed again...way too much work and time. If the book sells out on the first printing, I can always go back and have a second printing if, of course, there's enough requests.....DGPI09-10-2005
Fancy, Good news. The good Dr. Graves is writing a picture book about PI history. :-)RonMass.09-10-2005
Bobby C. You shoulda used a fork to cut the tater and you would have had home made ripple chips. :rolleyes:FANCYNH09-10-2005
Wow, that is so interesting, DG. I never knew any of that. Thank you for all that information. You should write a book or make a picture book. I bought one some years ago of Colebrook, NH, a town way up north that reminds me very much of PI. Every page was a picture with caption, in chronological order, telling the history of the town. It's awesome. You have all that info in your head and all those pics and blessed with an ability to write so well. Think about it. You are another reason I love this site. I learn so much from you and others here.FANCYNH09-10-2005
Arch.Re home made chips. Whoooee! Bet those are good! Like the ones I tried to make..Sliced with a dull hunting knife, somewhere between a Half and quarter inch thick and tuff as a bent railroad spike.Bobby C.In the basement09-10-2005
Fancy and Waldo... In July of 1910 The Aroostook Valley Railroad made its inaugural run from P.I. to Washburn. Recall that the AVR was an electric train system. It had been designed and owned by A.R. Gould who also established power stations at Aroostook Falls to provide not only electricity to the village of P.I., but also to power hs railroad. The photo you presented is the inaugural day of the AVR in P.I. Apparently Gould was honored that in Washburn with banners, speeches and bands. The engine house which was used for the AVR is shown in the background. It's not the original engine house one will find in P.I., that one burned sometime in the 1940's. However, the engine house which one finds in P.I. is in the exact same place as the old. Recall also that A.R. Gould was only one of 2 U.S. Senators ever from Aroostook County.....Collins from Caribou being the second.DGPI09-10-2005
BACK IN THE DAY....WARM WAS IN! BUT I ADMIT I LIKED SUMMER WHEN I DIDNT HAVE TO WEAR THOSE. IF I HAD A PAIR TONIGHT I'D PUT THEM ON...LOLFANCYNH09-10-2005
Cute accessory, Fancy. Ya want to be pretty or ya want to be warm??diasy09-09-2005
<----REMEMBER THESE?? THEY WENT REAL WELL WITH SNUGGIES, DIN'T THEY?FANCYNH09-09-2005
Daisy...someone sent that to me. Can't remember who but I had to share. Arch...I'm laughing because I had a boyfriend from Houston and they do think green potatoes are normal! Waldo...I think you're right about someone making a speech...looks like that to me too. MLC...Yeah, the Pat's kicked butt! I nearly had to complain to the police about all the hollering and loud noise my son was making in the living room...lol. He sure gets into it. He's a crowd of one. I have another picture to share with all the girls.FANCYNH09-09-2005
HEY N CLARK Mapleton has made the map, well at least in a small way. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch09-09-2005
Wow! I love that cam shot of PI Main St. I get to check this site on the weekends so was shocked when I saw it as I got home from school this afternoon. Great job, Webmaster! Fancy, I love that piggy bank. I got such a kick out of it. Gas prices in the Midcoast area are $3.29 but I saw lots of $2.99 as I neared Poland. I hope the prices are actually dropping instead of these oil guys filling their pockets with our money. Patriots won! Yippee! I hope we see lots of that this season! Have a great weekend, everyone!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.09-09-2005
Fancy, -Got any idea what's going on in that picture of the AVR cars and a crowd of people? It didn't come up large enough for close examination, but it looks like someone might be giving a speech from that open car. -Maybe somebody campaigning for election? It's an interesting picture, even if I don't know what's going on. (That's been my normal status throughout life.)Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-09-2005
EYERUN Potatoes are put in paper bags to keep out the sunlight. They are supposed to be kept under subdued yellow light at 40f. Any other lighting will (sunburn) turn them green on the inside. Also if plastic is not ventilated it will cause them to rot faster. Here in Texas they think potatoes are supposed to have a green tint. They have never had a good Maine potato. THE MAINE DIFFERENCE IS FLAVOR as they used to advertise years ago. B o T H ArchArch09-09-2005
I worked in the fields, picking and harvester work about 25 years ago, but I rarely buy Maine potatoes. Why? Everytime I go to the store, the Maine potatoes are in brown bags that don't let you see what you are buying. The russets I do buy are from NY, CA, or Idaho, because they are in clear bags and you can see what you are getting. I never understood why someone would buy a large bag of spuds in a dark brown or white bag without seeing what's in it. Does anybody else see my point and has this ever been addressed by the Potato board? Just wondering!eyerunSo. ME09-09-2005
Good morning, Yep, looks like a morning fog to me; down here that look represents a steamy humidity ... not a cool one! Fancy, love your pictures. The piggy bank is wonderful! What's your source? The picutre of the street car must be the Aroostook Valley Railroad, correct? Webmaster, the view of Katahdin makes me homesick ... I always know I'm close to home, when I see that from the I-95.diasymid-atlantic09-09-2005
Arch, A picture of Idaho spuds on this web site??? Blasphemy!!!!! ;-) Have you no pride????RonMass.09-09-2005
Webmaster:Webcam of Mt. Katahdin and surrounds is a great idea.Can't wait!! :-) :-) :-) :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida09-09-2005
This time, I'm pretty sure this is actual fog, not just a fogged up lens! ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-09-2005
BOUGHT GAS TODAY :confused: :mad:FANCYNH09-09-2005
HERE'S ONE I HAD NOT SEEN. DG...DID YOU SEE MY MESSAGE? HI DAISY..HOW ARE YA DOIN"?FANCYNH09-09-2005
I had to vote "no" on the potato picking question....My siblings picked years before I came along, but my dad wouldn't let me. He said the only potatoes I was going to pick were off my plate...I do remember getting up with my brothers and sisters (they were noisy!) and thinking it was too dark to be morning! :o Katrina victims are here and being offered a job fair and will soon be placed in schools. Stay well & enjoy the cool weather. We don't really get Fall, down here....we travel about 2 hours North to enjoy the cool weather and changing leaves....and pick our Fall pumpkins! :-)LorrieValley of the Sun09-08-2005
Hi Judy H Mikki says Howdy Y'all :-) I remember Phil but all I remember is him at the fertilizer plant. He is several years older than I am so most all I knew of him was what Dad used to tell us. B o T H ArchArch09-08-2005
An oldie taken in of all places Idaho :p B o T h ArchArch09-08-2005
N CLARK That is what I thought after Daisy reminded me that they had a farm over in East Chapman. Memory lapse I guess. B o T H ArchArch09-08-2005
ARCH As far as I know it was farmed by Travis. He could have rented it to Herb or Charlie Gough but that is only speculation. Vinal and Richard are Davids sons.N CLARKS SPRINGS FL09-08-2005
I will bet that N CLARK remembers if we can get him to come out of hiding. ;-) B o T H ArchArch09-08-2005
DAISY Yes that is the farm and it was Travis that owned it and it is on the Hughes road as you described it. Ans yes Old David did dress well. He was a character and a half. I had forgotten that they farmed on the Grendell road, cant remember who owned the farm but Travis's son Paul lived in the farm house after he was married. I even remember working on a threshing machine on that farm but for whom I dont remember. :confused: B o T H ArchArch09-08-2005
Please strike the last line from last message ... typo!daisy09-08-2005
Arch, RE: the Turner Farm that I am speaking of: the owner lived on the road running between State Road and Presque Isle road (corner on that end by Methodist Church) ... white house w/ large old barn that sat on or near a curve. I think it was Travis Turner, but not sure. Was David the brother who was always dressed-to-the-nines w/ his straw hat? The farm we lived on was on the Grindell Road; eventually another of the Turner family lived closer to town on that same road. where David & Bdaisymid-atlantic09-08-2005
Hey Arch and Mikki Philip Turner did work at farming then at the fertilizer plant.. and the last time I visited with he and his wife Jean(my old Nursing instructor and supervisor) he had written a book about Maine?Aroostook county they lived on the old Fort road that starts near flos in and ends in Caribou near the Caribou side they had a huge beautiful house.. I visited alot there and a few years ago their son Alex was killed in a car accident in Castle Hill.. then I lost touch with them.. Give Mikki a hug for me..JudyJudy HardyTacoma09-08-2005
Went to an ice cream social on Labor day. The notice said "if you cannot bring a freezer of ice cream, bring cookies, etc" so I thought that was the southern word for a half-gallon of ice cream. So, I went to Publix and got a freezer of Blue Bell pistachio almond ice cream. Went to the social, saw freezers of ice cream, (which were homemade ice cream freezers) and realized these people made their own ice cream. Anyway, they liked my Blue Bell ice cream just as well or better.PAC09-08-2005
DAISY Yes it is a small world and getting smaller by the day. Now you have me wondering which of the Turners it was. I picked for Travers a couple years and dont remember Canadians. There were three of the Turners that farmed. David, Travers and Vinal. I will bet it was not Vinal because his farm was so small. B o T H Arch :confused: Leland Watt could have sold IH tractors to the Devil, he was that good a salesman.Arch09-08-2005
Re the Turner Farm The old Turner farm was owned by old John Turner, Davids father. It was the farm that Travis Turner owned when I was a lot younger. Philip run the fertilizer plant out close to the area where Mammoth Mart used to be. The name Nutrite fertilizer comes to mind but it has been too many years. B o T H ArchArch09-08-2005
Folks, we've been presented with a unique opportunity to set up a webcam of Mt. Katahdin! We are in the process of working out the details and purchasing the equipment. We think this will be a great addition to the site and hope to have it up sometime before the snow flies. :D If anyone would like to donate to the project please go here: http://www.crownofmaine.com/camkatahdin.php Thanks for your support!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-08-2005
The Turner farm in Mapleton would have been David and Richard Turner. Phillip stopped farming early (before 1950) as he didn't care for it, Phillip did sell fertilizer thought, for MPG, I think. Travis Turner also operated a farm in Mapleton but it was separate from David and Richard who were his brothers.sptcolorado09-08-2005
Leland Watt ... worked for International Harvester for years ... originally from Ashland; graduated w/ my mother. Mother's husband worked for Turner Farms (?Phillip?) in Mapleton. Mom cooked for the Turner's Canadian picking-crew one fall in 1950s; those men loved her cooking!! Small world, eh, Arch?daisymid-atlantic09-08-2005
Arch, that's exactly what we have for the skycam. You're right, they're not cheap! It's got an automatic temp control that kicks the fan on at 70F and the fan and heater on at 40F. We're gonna rig the fan up to run all the time in hopes of solving the fogging problem.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-08-2005
Webmaster Did you go with one of those enclosures with the fan and heater or were those as they say down here higher than a cats back in a buncha hounds. Good Luck Arch B o T HArch09-07-2005
Bobby C You got that right, bad things are raising up. It is pretty *&*^%$#%^*(()*& bad when it takes 5 days for an Air Mobile regement to get permission to head out. Homeland Security is the largest offender, but FEMA is out front so they gonna catch all the meadow muffins to put it mildly. Gonna have to wait and see how the investigation by Dubbya works out. :rolleyes: B o T H Arch KUDOS to our men and Women in the Coastguard, they stood down until the winds dropped below 45 mph and then swung into action. HMMM Which gov. do they work for? Canada I guess.Arch09-07-2005
Thanks Arch, but I haven't attempted to fix the fogging problem with the camera yet. I was hoping to get to it a couple days ago but wasn't able to so I figured I'd just turn it back on, fogging problem or not. The fix I have in mind should be done tommorow some time! Then we'll see if it works or if those cool autumn Aroostook County mornings are too much for it! ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-07-2005
Re5775:Arch Not mistakes Arch ...went exactly as planned..can't believe our military has to stand down to these people. Bad things are raisin' up.Bobby C.09-07-2005
Checked the Bangor Daily today and saw that Loring is going to host some of the people displaced by Katrina. I hope someone prepares them mentally and emotionally for the geographic differences; to say nothing of the differences in temprature and increase in hours of darkness. Shane H.: Are you still in military? I heard a commentator remake on PBS that the military were the only ones who seemed to know what to do in the situation. Thanks for your efforts. Watch your own health, after being exposed to the water in that area. I share your frustration with the 'higher ups' and am afraid that if questions aren't raised now that the problems will 'disappear' like so many other issues. 1.1 million increase in the poverty level in the past year.daisymid-atlantic09-07-2005
Webmaster Jeff great job getting the Sky Cam back up so soon. B o T H Arch :cool:Arch09-07-2005
I am sure the higher-ups didn't have a clue as to what to really do, but the military people do. I do not think New Orleans should be rebuilt, but I could be wrong about that. I don't really know.reader09-07-2005
:D 20 rows, I have been that many behind a few times. B o T H ArchArch09-07-2005
WOW 20 rows at a time, now that is really something. Sort of takes the romance out of digging. Not that I really loved it that much. Guess it was the sense of accomplishment that came from getting in a crop by hand and seeing all those empty fields. You couldn't deny how hard the work was.sptcolorado09-07-2005
SHANE H You are absolutely right, it was the fault of the higher ups right from the Mayor right up to the current administration. BUT now is not the time for handwringing and finger pointing, it is the time for us to come together as a nation and tackle the problem headon. :-) B o T H ArchArch09-07-2005
I could care less who belonged to who.....FEMA was sitting out there last week refusing to let vehicles to get through....to all areas.... That was pathetic...We had Armored Hummers ready to roll and escort relief vehicles....the problems was that no one in the higher ups had a clue what to do...I saw it with my own eyes. SRHShane H09-07-2005
SHANE H FEMA needs to be taken out of Homeland Security and let do their job. FEMA got the blame for all of Homeland Securitys mistakes. B o T H Arch :-)Arch09-07-2005
Thanks Ron for the input, but I'm gonna one-up ya. My brother does 20 rows at a time in Mars Hill. Boys, sure could have used those in my day!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska09-07-2005
Hello all..... Just some thoughts about the weekend I just spent in Bayou St. Louis and Gulfport Ms. I can not express in words the absolute devastation... I have served in Somalia, Bosnia, The Gulf in 91'.......all of the destruction that I witnessed in these countries combined would not even come close to one county in Mississippi. Gulfport looks like Hiroshima....The first thing I noticed was a building sitting on top of another building...driving up 6th Ave I counted 22 large boats sitting at least a mile inland....there is not a leaf on any tree left standing for miles and miles...The stench is overpowering. The whole thing bought me to my knees several times during the day and a half I spent there.... The one thing I can say....is that FEMA needs to be taken out and shot....and that the American civilian population for the most part can show incredible heart.... Please give what you can......Shane H09-07-2005
Yes, Carolyn, I remember picking potatoes behind horses back in the early 50's. A farmer in Easton was still using them for farming. If I remember correctly, there was only myself, my Mom and Dad picking. Of course there was the "down" side of the horses occassional "bathroom break". But it was a lot quieter and we had time to catch up.PatBConnecticut09-07-2005
For people that are away from the County.....growers are harvesting 10 rows at a time. They windrow 8 rows into two then the harvester digs the two rows and also picks up the spuds from the other eight. I watched this at Paul Lagerstrom's farm last fall. It doesn't take long to polish off a field.RonMass.09-07-2005
No I dont have much to do, we are on vacation this week. :p B o T H ArchArch09-07-2005
C C C Here is a good pic of one. B o T H ArchArch09-07-2005
All this talk about tractors...anyone remember the horse drawn diggers?? They took longer to get up the rows plus it was quieter AND they had to eat so we couldn't work longer at night!!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg,wv09-07-2005
WALDO L Just type Farmall H into Google and there you are. Here is a pic with the front end that I am used to. B o T H ArchArch09-07-2005
I love the sound of the old tractors, too. Except when I was picking spuds and that sound coming meant another two rows to pick!!! I just saw an antique tractor pull at the Woodstock Fair in northern CT. John Deere A's, Farmall H's, an Oliver and an Allis Chalmers. What a hoot. :-)RonMass.09-07-2005
A Farmall H, was my first driving experiance. I think I was 10. Of course it almost drove it's self through the potato rows. I keep a model of one on the shelf above my desk.sptcolorado09-07-2005
Your site looks great!!!!!!!!!!MAX09-07-2005
It happened on May 16th of 1932.FANCYNH09-07-2005
Arch, that would be Leland Watt, wouldn't it? -Nice picture of the Farmall H and plow. Where did you procure that? There were a fair number of John Deeres and Olivers in our neighborhood (east of PQI), but they did seem to be outnumbered by the Farmalls. -Loved the sound of those "poppin' Johnnies!" You could hear them for miles.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-06-2005
Those of us who were from the Mapleton area picked most of our potatoes behind one of these Farmalls, thanks to a very tenacious salesman for IH by the name of L Watt. John Deeres were few and far between in that area! B o T H ArchArch09-06-2005
Ahh...Webmaster says leaves have been turning for three weeks?! I remember my dad used to say, "we can expect a good frost any time after the 10th of August", and I used to think that signaled Fall. Later I learned something else entirely was responsible for turning the leaves. I still miss the beauty of Aroostook's fall foliage, as well as the unbelievable potato blossom fields. The picture of the potato field brings back memories, and the way some have described it is a clear indication of having actually experienced it - who else would really know about "frost crusted" rows of potatoes? I maintain that my most important early education was in the potato fields of Aroostook. The lessons learned were extensive and not easily replicated in a 3-4 week period. We were very fortunate - just didn't always feel like it at 4:30 a.m. when we were putting on layers of clothes! ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts09-06-2005
I changed my Email to spudnuttnt@bellsouth.net and I just wanted those to know. Arch you can write that down.Therone N (Tony) Tompkins09-06-2005
Flinging spuds on sticks! Sounds like lots of fun, most likely end up in jail now-a-days! Life was simpler then? Wish the bigest problem I had now-a-days was being 14 rows behind and only 1/2 hour to quiting time.sptcolorado09-06-2005
RON No, that was a pic I got by Googling. B o T H ArchArch09-06-2005
Dick D OOOOOPPPPPSSSS That is Texanese for a big hill. Jeeze I guess I have been down here for a long while. SPT That is a new one on me, mud ball fights. I have had potato fights using 5 or 6 FT long maple switches. Just sharpen the tip, stick on a potato and throw. I have been knocked off my feet many times. Mud balls would have been a lot safer I think. B o T H ArchArch09-06-2005
The most fun us kids ever had was having mudball fights. When the ground was just wet enough you could make mudballs just like snowballs. We were a mess from picking all day and Mom didn't have the energy to tell us to stop. What a mess!sptcolorado09-06-2005
hey arch. Being from Mapleton and all, I just could not resist the urge. Is there a big difference between a BIG OLD HILL and a big young hill. LOLdick deLongscarborough, me09-06-2005
Arch, Any idea when that picture of the potato harvest was taken?RonMass.09-06-2005
That last should say climb in a potato barrel and go bumpity bump down the hill! :-) B o T H ArchArch09-06-2005
Ever find a big old hill, climb in and thumpity bump down you went? B o T H Arch :pArch09-06-2005
I was around 7 years old and picking potatoes, and when it was windy, I used to get inside a barrel as it laid on its side to eat my lunch! Stayed out of the wind anyway!tenlee09-06-2005
What I remember most is the dust from digging and the tang of woodsmoke in the early morning air. Also these old creaky bones remember muddy gloves and frost crusty ground. And if you had a couple of ruined barrels at lunch time you also had baked taters with your sandwich. :D B o T H ArchArch09-06-2005
The smell I rememebr most is the mixture of dust from the digging and the spray used to kill the potatoe tops.sptcolorado09-06-2005
This used to be my favorite time in Aroostook. The smells, the refreshingly cool air and, of course, the beautiful fall foliage. Around here the leaves don't really change like that. They just turn brown, and fall. Also, the refreshinly cool air doesn't get here until December, if then. Y'all enjoy the autumn, and if you see Arlene Blanchard around town wish her a happy birthday. She'll be 79 t his month.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina09-06-2005
Fancy...I have failed you! Give me that date again in 1932.DGPI09-06-2005
Myrna, yes, we have been getting some chilly mornings lately. There are also some trees that are turning colors. Actually, that's been the case for probably the last 3 weeks. Seems to early, but I think I say that every year!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-06-2005
I should have said Arch and anyone else who likes foolin' around with this computer stuff. If you want to learn a little about the well done thing Arch produced, "Paint Shop Pro" is a great program to start with.Bobby C.09-06-2005
Arch .."Hermetic Stego". Just do a search. I'm not about to type out a long and awkward address.Bobby C.09-06-2005
RE: 5739: Arch, You are hardly computer illiterate. Your design is wonderful, except it makes me dizzy to watch. lol Computer illiterate is when you cannot control your printer, after clicking on 'print' on NOLA without realizing that you are going to get a 193 pages repeatedly!! lol Glad I grew up with a sense of humor and know how to recycle paper.diasy09-06-2005
It looks like PI has some chilly temps this morning, but I'll bet the air smells good. How are the leaves doing up there - any color yet?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts09-06-2005
Obviously people can and will, agree and disagree with me on this, but I feel that the "guest" that keeps making negative comments is truly looking for attention and trying to start negative things. (for whatever reason....) Why not totally ignore "guest" if he/she is so ashamed of what they are saying, not to identify themselves? This is an excellent website, and for the most part a lot of fun, educational at times, and a connection to home for those of us that have left the "Star City of the North". So....maybe if we ignore the "unidentified guest", it will go away. Maybe NO RESPONSE is needed to his/her comments. Maybe that would be a good survey question!!! lol....sort of kidding! Life is too short and especially with all the important issues to think about in our world right now. None of us should get worked up over things someone puts on here and doesn't even have the **** to identify him or herself. Sorry, it has been bugging me and I had to put my 2 cents in.Tenlee09-05-2005
Thanks Webmaster It is something I have been messing with for a while. Takes a while when you are as computer illiterate as I am. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch09-05-2005
Arch, very cool! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-05-2005
Something new. B o T h ArchArch09-05-2005
SARAH You are right, it is warm in Mansfield TX. I am about 30 Mi West of there, 7 mi East of Godley. It was 63F here this AM. B o T H ArchArch09-05-2005
Thank you, Fancy ... Things are getting better day by day in Mandeville, Covington area. For # 5724 Guest... AMEN.... I agree with you.. God Bless all... looks like a nice day up in P.I. in the hight 90's in Mansfield, Texas... :-)Sarah09-05-2005
More pics at directnic.com (a zillion of them) Click on the Nola-Intel etc links at top of page. B o T H ArchArch09-05-2005
If you go to nola.com you can see many pictures of the New Orleans Problems.KBSPI09-05-2005
EVERYONE Have a Great and SAFE Labor Day. Arch and Mikki B o T HArch09-05-2005
Waldo...well said, THANK YOU and AMEN to your suggestion for prayers.Meta09-05-2005
Good morning, Just checked Portland's Sunday Telegram for 9/04 and found a nice article about Limestone by Matt Wickenheiser; it is worth the read, plus cites info about County.diasy09-05-2005
OOPS! That'd be $2.99 a gallon, regularly! :-( Even my fingers are wishful thinking as they're typing this info.! ;-) Just read where some of the older pumps at some stations can't compute prices over $2.99...now what will THEY do? And Louisiana has one n....it's been a long day... :rolleyes: Trust the Mainiacs are going to enjoy many red hot dogs over the long weekend! :DLorrie09-04-2005
Arch, In response to your gas price question...you can't shop at Costco unless you are a member and I would have paid $1.99 at other local stations, or as much as $3.15, last Thursday. Phoenix has taken 1,000 people from Louisianna and housed them in the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. At least they'll have showers available and restrooms in abundance. With all the sports facilities AZ has built in the past few years that one is on the Fairgrounds and doesn't get used too often, I don't believe. Our Fair is in late Oct./early Nov. so it'll be interesting to see what happens if they're still there... I understand housing will be secured for them if they have to stay a while....Our National Guard is providing security & The Salvation Army is providing food. The Gov. wants the children enrolled in schools so I don't know what that'll look like but it should happen by next week. They'll have to be provided clothes (shorts & T shirts) by the Sal. Army, too, since it's still over 100 degrees here and they're in the middle of a huge parking lot....the facility is air conditioned, of course, so they should be fine as long as they stay inside. The PI fog picture looked nice. We don't get that here...maybe one morning during Monsoon season...My 2 sisters and Mom just visited PI for a few days. Maybe they took some fun pictures and will have good stories to tell about the friends with whom they reconnected. Stay well, All! ;-)LorrieValley of the Sun09-04-2005
I get the idea that "Guest" isn't complaining about contentions on this web site, of which there are very few. (Thanks, everyone!) He's probably getting tired of the same thing I'm seeing in the main-stream media "news:" -looking for any way possible to blame President Bush for bad things that have happened, or that might happen. As for Guest's comment about getting up and actually doing something to help the Gulf-coast people, rather than just commenting on what a sad situation it is, he's right. If you're able, carefully choose a method of helping them, and pursue it. At the distance most of us are from the situation, it will probably have to be via financial aid. In our case, we're going to send $$ to a daughter and son-in-law of a former flying buddy. They're staying in a motel in Meridian, MS and are supporting three other displaced families in the motel. -Hope you might be able to help someone, too. Praying counts more than you can imagine, too.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-04-2005
How many people who sign in uncer the term 'guest' are registered subscriber on this site?daisy09-04-2005
Guest, what are you talking about? 99% of the time there is absolutely no contention on here. Please, do not start any. This bulletin board is utopia. Just as my memories of the brief time I spent in Maine.janeabove the mason-dixon line09-04-2005
It's so easy to be an armchair critic. Instead of sitting around criticizing, why don't you become part of the solution instead of the problem? Get out of your easy chair and help out and give these hurting people some hope. What good does it do to blame and criticize? Right now, like Chertoff said, "look in the windshield and see what has to be done, not the rearview mirror and what should have been." There will be plenty of time for that later. Be positive, figure out a way to help and bless people, not curse them. I, for one, am tired of people blaming President Bush for every damn thing under the sun. The very idea of it is ludicrous.guestthe South09-04-2005
Good Morning everyone. SARAH....GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE SAFE. IT MUST HAVE BEEN HORRIBLE BUT HOPEFULLY YOU CAN GO HOME SOON. THE GOOD LORD WAS WATCHING OVER YOU.FANCYNH09-04-2005
Cheney trumps Karl. Re fogging: Hubble had the same problem,but it worked out. this will probably be fine too.Bobby C.09-04-2005
Jane, glad you like the new cam...but as Arch pointed out it does appear to have a bit of a fogging problem. I'm hoping it will correct itself though. Keep you fingers crossed! :-)WebmasterPI09-04-2005
Jeff Is that a fogged lens I see on the new cam? B o T H ArchArch09-04-2005
I really enjoy that new cam webmaster! The picture is so very clear. Prayers for all [everywhere], who have relatives in the disaster area ! There are a few "uprisings" on this discussion board but fewer than any I have visited so far. Keep up the great work! :Djanenot below mason-dixon09-04-2005
Due to the hurricane I am now in Texas until we are able to go home. I must say we were the lucky ones. all we had was limbs down and a small hole in the roof. No water damage. It is very sad to see the bad things that are going on in New Orleans. It will take years to recover if at all. All the flooding. I have many friends that have lost everything no home -just plain nothing. Be thankfull you live where you do. Oh the gas heck we can't get any in south Louisiana or mississippi. God bless all. You just beleive what the area looks like. Mississippie gulf coast nothing left all Casinos.... bridges are gone that connect city to city. I went through Camile in 69' and this was 100% worse... :confused:SarahMandeville, La.09-03-2005
Why would someone who dislikes maine and the people even go this web site? I think deep down they really miss it here.KBSPI09-03-2005
Maybe some of us haven't communicated with one another since the first grade.RBSMO09-03-2005
That would be a lost cause I think. B o T H Arch :-)Arch09-03-2005
It sure was a slow day on the Crown of Maine. Everyone must be out enjoying the weather or they are driving around trying to find gasoline for under three dollars a gallon!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.09-03-2005
HI Vern H Yes I thought it was, enjoy your Whoopie pies and Mik says you are Welcome. Oh Ya, it is 66F here this beautiful morning. Could not resist this one. B o T H ArchArch09-03-2005
Arch, Yes, it was with tongue firmly placed. After all, you also know that he raised the mean I.Q. when he went left the governor's mansion to go to Washington, ...in BOTH places. Okay... unfair. The Houstonians (and the surroundiing area) have really opened their hearts, their hands and their wallets to the folks from LA. ans MS.. They are turning away volunteers because of the response. Tomorrow is a whoopie-pie Saturday. Thank Mikki for me. Regards, vhvhHouston09-02-2005
Hello, gas is outrageous here. I have not seen any gas station selling gas for under $3.00 this week. Actually, I take that back at Cosco if you are a member it was $2.89 last night. What are we suppose to do? I hope you all are praying for the people in New Orleans. What a sad thing to happen. My heart goes out to them.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut09-02-2005
I can remember the "Flyboys" coming out to work in the harvest to pick potatoes roll barrells collect tickets for some extra money.. the GI never even figured out they needed gloves.. so my dad used to advance them a pair.. "Monkey faced "gloves..or they would buy them at Guerrette's store or Jim Brewer's store at the siding where the potatoe houses were We had a picker's crew; same family every year( Placid Paradis family ) and lots of native Americans and french, the Family cooked the meals and fed the crew in the big old house they used for the crews our play houses the rest of the year ! and we had 4 pickers shacks on the farm it was fun when they were there lots of card playing and story telling in the evenings..good hard work NEVER hurt anyoneHardysBeautiful Pacific Northwest09-02-2005
Bought gas at Sams Club in Bangor today for $2.99.9 per gallon at 11:51am. Other prices in Bangor were $3.27.9 to 3.35.9 per.KBSPI09-02-2005
Good one VERN H Gonna be popping in soon, I hope that was tongue-in cheek. B o T H ArchArch09-02-2005
Re: #5703 "Astro Dome" - Bush senior's home is about thirty minutes by car. "W's" ranch is about an hour by helicopter. I'm sure that they'll all be popping in soon. Re: 5700-5702 - What a wonderful lesson pickin' was for the young developing minds. It was key to the yankee work ethic. The message... strive for success or find yourself twenty rows behind, sitting on your basket, in a light-cold rain, gloves covered in mud and your fingers are freezing, repeating the phrase, "I will do well, I will do well!" ;-) Warm Regards, vhvhHouston09-02-2005
I like my little car, I have never liked SUV's. Keith Bradsher really dislikes them. Have a good, safe weekend. :-)pac09-02-2005
Arch.. 3.07 premium ...and that's all they had left. People driving Hummers and black helicopters are buying all the regular.Bobby C.09-02-2005
Gas here was 2.96 yesterday; 3.29 at the same station today. WowKDNJ09-02-2005
How close to the Astro dome is the Bush "Digs" maybe Babs and Laura and the Kin could rustle up some grub for the "refugees" IF they can get there.. The Mayor of New Orleans described the druggies roaming the streets looking for a fix or anything they can get and that is one reason the sweet innocents are suffering.. I hope none of them "look over the shoulder as they leave..ya know the OLD PILLAR OF SALT"Jh09-02-2005
Bobby C It sure was schoolin, it taught me I wasnt cut uout for stoop labor. Or was it I would rather sit on the door stoop than pic taters? :confused: LORRIE in Valley of the Sun How much would you havve paid for that gas if you were not a Cosco member. We get a membership break here on gas in TX B o T H ArchArch09-02-2005
Good morning, I just checked Bangor Daily headlines on-line, but did not see anything about Nat'l Guard units. Is Maine sending any units south to Gulf Coast are? The District of Columbia is sending a unit down today; some of the members of that unit have been in Iraq ... I wonder how they will view this episode as compared to situation in Iraq. Re: Bobby C.'s statement about the potatoe fields being another form of schooling ... Amen!! Lessons learned the hard way are not forgotten w/ progress up the material ladder.daisy09-02-2005
Ahh .. September and the morning fog.. that's how I remember it. Climbing on the potato truck with our lunches. Much better than goin' to school.Well, in a way that was school too ..wasn't it?Bobby C.09-02-2005
#5694-Lash out? Look in your dictionary. They have definitions in there believe it or not. I was not lashing out and an opinion is said in verbal terms...not rolling the eyes. Its a matter of respect and I certianly do respect Amys opinion and everyone else who has something to say on this great website, including you. To even compare my and Amys conversation to that of what those poor souls are going through in New Orleans is ludicrous and quite frankly alot "more" than what Amy and I were discussing. If you need toreply then please go the discussion section so we wont plug up this guestbook with unecessary animosity. :-)Guest09-02-2005
The price of gas, except for obvious price gouging, is controlled by the commodities market. Investors who speculate on gasoline futures have the most immediate effect on price.sptcolorado09-02-2005
:-( Gas price report--the "cheapest" gas here on Main Street, Lewiston this morning was $3.19 regular unleaded at the On The Run convenience store. Wonder how much it will be tomorrow morning-it was $2.67 there on Monday morning of this week. .52 cents in 4 days--somebody's making some money AND IT SURE AIN'T THE CONSUMERS!! :rolleyes:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine09-02-2005
Lorrie-your cousin.Wallace09-02-2005
Morning fog in downtown Presque Isle!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-02-2005
#5686 This is EXACTLY what is happening in New Orleans. You get mad, and you lash out....and so on and so forth. Get a life, grow up, and let people have their opinions.guest.....since that's your game09-02-2005
Noticed the entry re: teachers not being hired in TX...well, Arizona is hiring! We have many transplants and we appreciate them! :-)Lorrie09-02-2005
I just filled up the gas tank for $2.70 per gallon at Costco here in the Valley of the Sun. Not too bad... Texaco/Mobil/Shell are all $2.99 or higher. :-(LorrieAZ09-02-2005
Just read an entry under the discussions section of this site, related to hurricane and flood control funding. Interesting comments ... I am sure we will be hearing more about this, as the cost of rebuilding the Gulf coast is revealed.daisy09-01-2005
DG. I haven't forgotten our talk. The more I think about the plan, the better I like it. I think I have things all figured out. Can't wait for March! ;-) I saw gas for $2.95 down in Bristol this afternoon. I couldn't believe it. They usually have the highest price around. I'm sure they are being honest and selling it for the price it ought to be. I still think these oil guys are skipping their way to the bank. Grr!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.09-01-2005
This is an email from a friend… “It's ok here Bob...just a house full of people from the southern area...all the hotels and motels are full up to 400 miles...the churches and schools and even law enforcement are providing meals and other things that are needed. many people have opened their homes and have taken in people. those that say there are no good people left should see the out pouring of love and help being given...and still it is not enough! I think a lot of the Gulf oil and gas is going to be out for a very long time. The eye of the storm went right over Venice, which used to have a gas processing plant.(We did a turnaround there in 73.’member? ) It probably looks like the Mississippi coast now. If the roads, power lines and town have all been destroyed that plant may as well be rebuilt somewhere else. That will probably take a couple of years.Bobby C09-01-2005
Email cont: I think a lot of the Gulf oil and gas is going to be out for a very long time. The eye of the storm went right over Venice, which used to have a gas processing plant.(We did a turnaround there in 73.’member? ) It probably looks like the Mississippi coast now. If the roads, power lines and town have all been destroyed that plant may as well be rebuilt somewhere else. That will probably take a couple of years. I think the onshore stuff will have to be rebuilt before much progress can be made with the offshore stuff. Looking at the MMS shut-in reports the Houma and New Orleans areas account for half the total gas production and 70% of the oil. Oil can be replaced from the SPR, but the gas side has likely lost 5 Bcf/d which won't be replaced for months. If half is out until Thanksgiving, and the rest comes back on line next Easter, that means 700 Bcf of lost production. If next winter is like last winter, then that leaves 300 Bcf in storage next spring. If the weather is cold, people will just have to turn their thermostats down a little. It's just about manageable, but it means very high prices for the next couple of years. It also requires a huge and fast reconstruction effort. The trade deficit will grow as we import fertilizer, plastics, oil, gasoline, diesel and LNG. However the trade deficit is so huge already it may not make too much difference.’’Bobby C.09-01-2005
Re:5677,5678,5679. Now,now, children, behave!Danny CraigLittlefield Tx09-01-2005
Amy...when one rolls their eyes and says DUH to someone, it certianly insinuated SOMETHING, especially when they do it twice. right? LOL. Anyways, I pray for all those people dealing with the aftermath of that hurricane, it is so sad to see what is happening. I just filled up a while ago here in Southern Maine and reg. was at $2.99 a gal. Pretty good concidering what others are paying I suppose. I wonder what it will be tomorrow :confused:Guest09-01-2005
I have another one that runs on crushed June bugs and lard.Bobby C.09-01-2005
Gas is currently 2.79 and will be climbling hopefully not due to price gouging but alot of gas stations in the city have run out The Mayor is pleading that we try not to panic and conserve as much as we can. Say a prayer for each other and our nation. May God bless us and keep us.dawncape coral, fl09-01-2005
My answer to the gas crunch :D B o T H ArchArch09-01-2005
People here are in line to buy gas because there has been spot outages. A person at the gas station last night put in $5.00 worth of $2.80 gas. They wanted "to put some in the tank before the price went higher." They had been in line, running the a/c for ten minutes. This creative thinking is painting pictures of 1974. Lines and people filling gas cans. Now "W" says in his press conference today, "do not buy gas if you don't need to." Other than ending the sentence with a preposition, what is wrong with this picture? That's akin to saying: "Don't LOOK Ethel!" It's too late, she'd all ready looked. Oops, gota run. It's my turn to get the gas. vhvhHouston09-01-2005
Gas today is starting to creep up to and in someplaces exceeded $3.00 a gallon here in Colorado. A few stations have run out as more and more folks panic and fill up earlier and or more often than usual. Some folks are even filling extra 5 gallon containers in an attempt to get less expensive gas while it is avialble.sptColorado09-01-2005
RE: 5676: Thanks, BAS, for the report from Austin. I wondered how Texas was going to be able to absorb all of the folks coming into the area from New Orleans. First hand reports are always nice to have. It is amazing just how far & wide people from the County have traveled. This area (10 miles north of D.C.) has prices pushing $4 per gallon.daisy09-01-2005
Guest-well, well, aren't we sensitive. Nobody was accusing you of insinuating I was stupid, so get over yourself, please. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, ME09-01-2005
Amy, I didnt say you were stupid so please dont roll your eyes and say DUH like your a teenager...you asked a question and you got an answer. I wasnt rude in replying to you.. :-) Gas in Atlanta today at the BP station is $5.87 a gal. I thought price gouging wasnt going to be tolerated?? :eek:Guest09-01-2005
:rolleyes: Well, DUH-I know that the hurricane crisis is the reason for the rising gas prices. :rolleyes: But the 18 cent difference just across the street is what makes me say "what's up with that?" The gas stations lay it to when they get their deliveries. Guess they must be gearing up for the higher prices when the jack the price up the day after an event such as this current hurricane hitting . . . Anyhow, P.I. having the same price for gas as does down here in the Central Maine area? Now, that for sure doesn't happen every day. LOL :p Once again, hello to all up in P.I.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, ME09-01-2005
Gas here is generally about $2.89 now. Sunday, I paid $2.42. I have already talked with about 5 teachers who have fled New Orleans and who expect to be here for months and so they are desperately looking for work. Unfortunately, we aren't hiring teachers at the moment, however we are hiring substitutes. We need a base of about 2000 of them. The problem is going to be the necessary paperwork. We have to see original Transcripts, and if they are back in New Orleans, and some of them are.....I don't think that we're going to see paperwork anytime soon...maybe never. This is paperwork that the State of TX requires. I really hope that we'll be able to help these people out, but it's for the higher ups to figure out. One woman told me that they would be allowed back into their neighborhood Monday (they live on the outskirts)to look for important papers. I asked her if her house was still standing and she said "I don't know" and she broke down. On the up-side, she was able to put her kids in our schools today with no problems.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin, TX09-01-2005
Webmaster re: skycam - didn't mean to complain, but I just got used to seeing that great big view! Phew! :-)connie clairCalif.09-01-2005
Whats up with that is even though they are opening the reserves...they still cant get through the gulf coast to deliver it to the Eastern Seaboard...or so they say. In Atlanta yesterday it was at $4.99 a gallon with a $10 minimum...ridiculous I have to agree. :eek:guest09-01-2005
The reason for the gas price going up is due from the hurricane. The pipe line comes out of Louisanna and there was no power to pump it through. Down here in GA the prices went up in 10 min. The lines were blocking traffic and some places ran out of gas. Our prices for gas use to be the cheapest in the US. They were saying that Ga was going to be out of gas so everyone went crazy. If I heard right I blieve they have the pipeline running now.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs, GA09-01-2005
:eek: :mad: :eek: :mad: Gas is now at $2.99 at most places down here in the Lewiston/Auburn area. Unless you go to Cumberland Farms (usually one of the higher places in town) where it was $3.17 this morning. What's up with that?????!!!???? :mad: :mad: Anyhow, hello to all up there in the P.I. area . . .Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, ME09-01-2005
Connie, nope, the camera position hasn't moved. I just zoomed it in a bit on the road construction for a change of scenery. It's back to the original shot now. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-01-2005
Nice :-)CharliePI09-01-2005
My Dad bought the house on North Main Street from Gabe Moreau in 1940, and we moved there from Judd Street. It was a great house, lots of nooks and crannies. And, it was a great neighborhood for play--the Baressi's, Merrill and Freeman Wood, the Ladner's, Frank Hickey. The Shaw's and the Gagnon's were up on the top of the little hill where we sledded and skiied in the winter. Also the Parker brothers and Charlene Pike. I was visiting my mother and went to take pictures of all the houses we lived in--and the North Main St. house was demolished a month later!! That's progress?? :rolleyes:Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA09-01-2005
Oh no! I just looked at the skycam. Did somebody change it's position?connie clairCalif.09-01-2005
DG - Got the photo of me, Abbey & Harper yesterday. It's worthy of a frame. Thanks so much! Will look forward to the the north Main photos.... Can't wait to see the new renovated fire/police station someday when it's all completed.connie clairCalif.09-01-2005
Meredith L.C. Keep in mind what you and I talked about. Good idea, eh?DGPI09-01-2005
Sorry. Left out a "T"RBS08-31-2005
Dan E has got to be Danny EveretRBSMo08-31-2005
Hi DG, Heard about the site last month. Impressed with the work you've done with the old fire station. Look forward to seeing it next time I get to the County.Dan EArlington, MA08-31-2005
was at loring from 70/72 42nd trans :pcharlie wannerphila pa08-31-2005
Hi, Danny E.. I had no idea you started out with WAGM back right after high school. Good to talk with you. How long you been peeking into crownof maine?DGPI08-31-2005
They just said on the news one station is charging 6.00 a gallon down south, here in Ohio and WV some of the gas stations have run out of gas and have closed.Guest 208-31-2005
Oops. In previous post, meant to say re message #5588.Dan EArlington, MA08-31-2005
Re message #5808 Ted Coffin was still very much around in the early 60s. He was the first general manager of WEGP, and he hired me for my first radio job in 1961. Before that, Ted worked at WAGM for many years both on the air and in administrative roles. The 1951 photo of Margaret Coffin must have been taken at the WAGM studios above Roy's Army & Navy. WAGM didn't move into the space above City Drug until the mid- to late 50s.Dan EArlington, MA08-31-2005
Viewers... Here's a photo of the unveiling of the first visble signs of the efforts of the members of the P.I. Historical Society. The unveiling was Sunday accompanied by a pie/ ice cream/ coffee social in the dooryard (there's that word again) of the fire station. The partial restoration is marvelous. Soon the crew will begin work again on the other sides of the station. New windows have been put into place in the front. More photos as the work progresses.......DGPI08-31-2005
Connie C... I copied your photos of north Main St. today. Photos will be on their way tomorrow......DGPI08-31-2005
Hi to you Pam! :-)connie clairCalif.08-31-2005
Pam, it didn't go thru. Tell your computer guy.BAS08-31-2005
Could the folks that HAVE consumed the "Federal Deficit" at Governors please identify yourselves!! We're proud of ya's!!!!Rob B.PSL08-31-2005
Hi Connie :-) BAS, I tried sending you email, but don't know if it went thru or not.pacNashville, TN08-31-2005
I have been watching CNN all morning, and the devastation is unbelievable! I feel so bad for everyone involved. DG - thanks for not forgetting me! :-)connie clairCalf.08-31-2005
DG..no kidding, you have photos of the church being built? 1900 !! BAS and everyone.. I watched for 3 hours last night news on Katrina. It is much worse than I thought at first. A lot of people from Tennesse have gone there to help also. My former next door neighbor (deceased now) was from New Orleans and his mother still lives there, but hopefully she got out of there before it hit.pac08-31-2005
It's supposed to get to 102 here today. C'mon cooler weather! I hear that Houston, TX has opened up the Astrodome to the refugees from New Orleans. Our School District Athletic Complex has also been opened up, but it will be on a much smaller scale than the Astrodome. Houston is about 5 hrs from New Orleans and Austin is about 8 hrs away. I also heard that TX sent about 1000 Nat'l Guardsman. My son-in-law is in the Reserves and expects to go. It's shocking and amazing what is happening in that part of the country. Shame on me for complaining about the heat here.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin , TX 98*08-31-2005
pac....The Catholic Church opened for business in 1900. Believe it or not, I have photos of the church being built. Connie C...haven't forgotten you.DGPI08-31-2005
Lots of guests on here lately. 9/26 is late to start digging, hopefully they can start before then. Does anyone know what year St. Mary's Catholic church was built?pac08-31-2005
No. Nobody is diggin yet. Some say they won't be able to until 9/26 which is very late. School gets out for harvest break on 9/16. Gas hit $2.99 in Mars Hill this afternoon.guestPI08-31-2005
are they digging yet?cherylfl08-31-2005
I am busy looking up the words diatribe and plethora. I'll be back tomorrow. I think I'm in love w/ Arch's sense of humor. A picture is worth a thousand words.daisy08-30-2005
The scenes on television of the Hurricane make the street in Iraq look peacful.. I wish people never lied to one another, shot one another.. could respect one another it is sad that we were lied too about reason for war in Iraq just vote the ones out that lied and let new ones in office.. even at Americas worse it is better than anywhere elses best ! if someday there is no volunteer army we all may have to take up the cause in our own back yards.. we have to show unity but be respectful in our oppositon.. we must send the soldiers our suuport for they are sending us protection..Jh08-30-2005
No No No..you don't get it... I love the guy. He's so funny.Bobby C.08-30-2005
Like I said before everyone has a right to their own opinion,but everyone is so busy arguing about whose right that they can't see the trees for the forest No wonder our country is in the shape it's in. We should be thinking about each other instead of making fun of people, I hope God forgives us for being so petty. God BlessGuest 208-30-2005
WHAAAT I never said a word ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-30-2005
NAAAA I BETTER NOT ooooppppps I couldnt help meself B o T H ArchArch08-30-2005
Guest 2, it amazes me how people give so little thought to things....I guess they would rather fight the terrorists on American soil. ???? Guess they just hate Bush so much that they DON'T think!Guest 308-30-2005
Please pray for those poor people whose lives that Katrina has destroyed.guest 208-30-2005
I still stand by what I said. It amazes me how people can use the military only as it suits them.When it doesnt suit them anymore, they dont want anything to do with it. I applaud all of them for what they are all doing for us. Rquardless of the reason, our military folks knew aexcatly what they were signing up for, and the cause of the military, something they all obviously believe in to take such a step knowing that war is eminant. and your right, Cindy Shaheen has every right to be there, and like I said before, so do I. I pray all the troops come home soon but am so proud of them for what they have done and what they have given up for all of us to be safe enough to be on the computer leaving replys on a web site.GuestMaine08-30-2005
OOOHHHH Jeez I missed a political discussion, RATS :-( B o T H ArchArch08-30-2005
Hi Lois.. Whas up? You don't like long winded political diatribes based on the plethora of media misinformation ? :DBobby C.08-30-2005
Bobby C.: Just wanted to say thanks again for the extra donation you sent in a couple days ago. My emails don't seem to go through to you for some reason.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-30-2005
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: helloLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-30-2005
5630 comment:This is why we have the right to our own opinion, we live in the most wonderful country in the world we have all the freedoms of anyplace in the world. Why do we have these freedoms? Who has paid for these freedoms? Our service men and women, they have died for them.Like I said before we have the right to ask our president questions, but remember we voted for the republican and democratic parties and I believe they have to vote on everything.Many of these people make mistakes as we all do in our lives, nobody is perfect.Everyone has had loved ones who have gone to war and they are still enlisting knowing what can happen. I agree our troops should have had proper equipment, but there is more than one person responsible for this. The people of Iraq have more freedom now than they had before. God BlessGuest 208-30-2005
Re: 5629's comments: I think our troops will be better off, when we raise questions about why the troops were sent into a war without the proper equipment to get the job done. Why were young men and women writing home asking for their families to go to Radio Shack to buy items they could use to help dectect roadside bombs? Why were they scavaging through dumps to get metal to re-inforce their humvees? So, I say my prayers for the troops and the people whose countries are being devastated by the war. And I am not convinced that the people of Iraq had anything to do w/ September 11.daisy08-30-2005
Nobody said we didn't have the right to question him, but there are a lot of families with sons and daughters over there. Some of the troops have been asked if they believe in why they are there and they have said I love my country and Im proud to serve my country and I'd rather fight there so we won't have to fight on our streets.There will always be arguments over why.Why did all those people die in 911?Why have we had all those wars, who can answer? Why argue about it what good will it do. We'd be better off praying for our troops and our country. There will always be wars and rumors of war,pray to God it will never be here. God BlessGuest208-30-2005
Since Bush lied to us about why our loved ones are over there in harms way dont we have a right to ask him why???SueraePI08-30-2005
I agree with you Guest! AmenHardys08-30-2005
Wasn't there a home where McDonalds is now.. Haskells I think.. and it was across the way from Ferlands store.. I used to visit the Haskell ladies they always had cookies and once one of the ladies gave me an old brooch she said she liked my redhair When my sister was first married her hubby was at PIAFB and they rented a small trailer from the Haskells,!anyway it was on Summer street I think..??I used to watch Dick Ferlands dogs the Dobbies carry grocery items home to his house I was amazed they would go with a note and take home groceries.. and they never begged for penny candy like us kidsHARDYS..Tacoma08-30-2005
I also support Mrs.Sheheens's right to protest,but, what is that doing to the morale of our troops?My Dad was in world War2,my two brothers were in Vietnam. They always said we'd rather fight over there and not on our streets.I also support our President, not because I voted for him because he is our President. We need to look at ourselves and say what mistakes have I made that have affected other peoples lives, are we so perfect, no I don't think so. May God bless everyone.Guest 208-30-2005
This a response to 5622 and her/his protesting Cindy Sheheen's presence in Maine for Blue Angels Air Show. Cindy Sheheen has every right to protest anywhere and anytime in this country ... as do you. I support Ms Sheheen's efforts, not because I do not support the military of this country ... in particular the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as the support troops in Kuwait ... but because of the in-depth reading I have done re: the current administration's manuveering this nation into this war of choice. I pray that your son returns home well and whole.diasy08-30-2005
I had a monte at the Goveners in Biddeford and it was not Ice Cream..it was french toast with ham and cheese sprinkled with powedered sugar...hmmm..perhaps thats why they are not open anymore? LOLAndrea01Maine08-30-2005
I read today where cindy Shaheen will be here in Maine at the BlueAngels gathering. Hasnt this woman stirred up enough trouble without having to come here and stir up more. I refuse to let her speak for me or my son who is over in Iraq! Her son Casey joined the military on his own free will, he wasnt drafted..what is the military for? If he didnt believe in what he was doing, he wouldnt have joined! It served her purpose until she lost her son, which I think is very sad indeed but he knew the concept of joining the military. The benifits was good enough then, and now they are not..I will be there protesting her!GuestMaine08-30-2005
Rob, yep and you hit it right on the head with your description! Has anyone on here ever attempted to conquer this beast and lived to tell about it??WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-30-2005
Jeff:Federal Deficit,Monte Christo....Whatever,I was close wasn't I??? Tsk,Tsk..Rob B.PSL,FL08-30-2005
Rob, isn't that huge diabetic-comma-inducing beast you speak of from Governors called the "Federal Deficit". I have *yet* to try it myself! ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-30-2005
Ron Moreau/Guest:A "Monte Christo" from Governors is a colossal sundae with more ice cream than one can eat, smothered with all the toppings and fruit[s]available that particular day.It is free of charge if "one" can consume it all.It comes to your table in a galvanized wash tub which rides on a gurney.After they[at least three people]have placed the tub on your table,they keep the gurney nearby [as you'll probably need it]. There are medics standing by in case one goes into a diabetic coma and they have to attempt heroics.I'm not sure anyone has ever finished one of these though many have tried!! :-) :-) ;-) :-)Rob BullPort St lucie,Fl.08-30-2005
Ron, Re: 5612...Yes, I certainly remember that film of the 1954 mock nuclear explosion at Yucca Flats, NV. Dad was out there for 3 weeks and because of unfavorable weather conditios they kept postponing so he got to see a lot of the surrounding area including Hoover Dam and Las Vegas in the early days. I think that footage is still in existance but not sure where. I know Mom donated lots of "stuff" to the library when she moved. Frank Grant bought Mom's house on Summer St. and she left a lot of old World War films with him, knowing he was interested. Dick Smith is my brother in law, married to my sister Opal. He retired many years ago and they sold the house on Summer St. to Jim and Melissa Donnelly. They lived in their cottage at Cross Lake for 15 years and have since moved over to St. Agatha and have a wonderful view of Long Lake from their front deck. Dick still has his sign painting business and is doing great. Opal & I are going on a Cruise in 2 weeks!!MetaChelsea, ME08-30-2005
:cool: PIHS CLASS OF 1956 AND STILL GETTING IN TROUBLE ;-)CYNTHIA RODERICK DELUCAHONOLULU,HAWAII08-30-2005
THAT'S COOL, DAN, I LIKE THAT STORY.FANCYNH08-29-2005
An absolutly 100% true story I thought about last night. My mom used to bake bread 2 or 3 times a week. Delicious, to say the least, any way, with any thing, you put on it. But when it was toasted on top of the wood stove and spread with home churned butter there was nothing better. However, once in a great while,I was sent to the ABC Bakery to get a loaf of botten bread. Here's the true part....I was in my 40's{down here in Texas}before I found out botten meant"bought".Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-29-2005
RE 5611 Ron Moreau: Used to be 653 Maine Street ..a white Gambrel roof L-shaped .. All porch in front. Right in between Wheaton’s and the Barressi family. Ferland’s grocery and the Hickey’s were across the street. RE 5610 Guest: A “Monte Christo” is a fantastic sandwich not a drink. I knew I was going to get in trouble with that one as soon as I hit the send button. Besides.. I don’t have that problem. I never get sick in the morning ‘cause I start drinkin’ at 6:00 A.M. .Bobby C.08-29-2005
Meta, You Dad used to lend me a film showing an atomic explosion from Yucca flats. I used it every year in my science classes. I understand that Joe was actually a witness to one of the tests. Dick Smith was my principle at Cunningham. How is he related to you? How is he doing?Ron MoreauMass.08-29-2005
Bobby C, Gabe Moreau was my great uncle. Which house did he build? I was told that Gabe and his brother Paul Moreau(my gramp) built the rectory for St. Mary's Catholic Church, too. It is still standing.Ron MoreauMass.08-29-2005
Bobby C the morning after his three drinks :DGuest08-29-2005
Jean Griffiths Ives Thanks for the post.. I like that place. I had three “Monte Christos” at governer’s when I was visiting and had to be assisted to the car.Bobby C.08-29-2005
Well I busted bolts in the rain by the Ponchartrain And underneath that Louisiana moon I don't mind the strain of a hurricane When she comes 'round every June High black water she's the devil's daughter She's hard an' she's cold an' she's mean Nobody taught her that it takes a lot of water To wash away New Orleans. A coonass or a Redbone can Stand On a grain of sand Rebuild a House Party down And direct a marching bandBobby C.08-29-2005
Bobby C--re your post 5561. That is a postcard done of our old house at 350 Main St. It was originally built I believe by a Mr. Phair in about 1905. It's a Stickley built house and has lovely woodwork in the Craftsman style. The stone fireplace in the family room was decorated with real moss originally and the back of the house had hooks to hold fly fishing rods so Mr. Phair could practice casting. The house passed on to my parents, Kay & Ben Griffiths, then to my brother Dave who briefly practiced law in the front room before he sold it. The lot was previously the Catholic church which burned and the new church was built across the street.Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, Iowa08-29-2005
Fancy..That was a fine old house that Eddie sold us. It was thirty years old when my parents bought it. It was built by a man named Gabe Morrow a cabinet maker. They lived in it for over forty years 'till it was torn down during the Main Street project.Bobby C.08-29-2005
dg...Great picture of Aunt Margaret and Aunt J....don't remember ever seeing one of those around the family archives either!! I see there's a King cousin who expressed his surprise a page or two ago; wonder what he's doing in Manchester?? Hope he writes to let me know... By the way, dg...I noticed in the pics in front of the old fire house....you don't even have any grey hairs yet!! I happen to know that you're a couple of years older than I am, so what gives? It must be all that clean living you do, my friend!! Getting anxious for the next SH column too, except my issue is always at least a week late getting down here to the swamps.Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeKissimmee08-29-2005
vh...No..lol..that's my cousin Eddie Theriault that ran Eddie's market on Main st.FANCYNH08-29-2005
Fancy I'm not folllowing. Are you saying that your cousin was Burgess Meredith? vhvhHouston08-28-2005
THX BOB, THAT WAS MY COUSIN.FANCYNH08-28-2005
Lois, do you have lots of storms when it is hurricane season ?Jh08-28-2005
:mad: Hurricane Weather. yuck!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-28-2005
That is only one of the many body guards needed to protect the MAN.BartPI08-28-2005
Arch..e-mail me..we need to talk!!Meta08-28-2005
Bart is that DG's secret service agent / body guard behind him the first pic ?the sun glasses are a dead give away :cool:JH08-28-2005
Another pic of DG and PeteBartPI08-28-2005
Another pic of DG and PeteBartPI08-28-2005
Heres the Famous DG and Pete Chavonelle at the unveiling of the old fire house today. Great time had by all in Presque Isle.Bart SmithPresque Isle08-28-2005
MMMMMMM PANCAKES Brings back memories of Hunters Breakfasts :D B o T H ArchArch08-28-2005
Aunt Jemima pitched a big tent I think in the longtime vacantlot where Grant's was later.. free pancakes! There was Aunt Jemima servin' 'em up! I got in line twice 'cause I had a crush on her. Third time I got the bum's rush. End of crush.Bobby C.08-28-2005
5585 Fancy.. The grocery store family.Bobby C08-28-2005
Meta It was the third house in on West Chapman St. 1st was E Turner, then C Wilcox and then Dads house. B o T H ArchArch08-28-2005
Ron...re: 5577..I remember Skippy's used car lot on No. Main St. It was located where the building housing H & R Block is now..right across from the Memorial Park. I remember in 1958 when Dad wanted to go down to see Skip about "something" and I came back with a 1952 Dodge Convertable! That sure was a fun car and took the Summer St./Winter St./Jordan St. kids to PIHS for two years. Sure was cold in the winter though! Arch, did you live in Mapleton, under the underpass, first left, two houses in?MetaWest of Hussey's Gen. Store08-28-2005
OK, DG...now you have totally blown me away. I don't clearly remember my uncle Ted Coffin as he died, I believe, in the early 60's while I was still quite young, but Aunt Margaret was always quite a character. What a fantastic picture of her!!! I don't think I have ever seen an old picture of her...but there is no doubt in my mind that is her! I vaguely recall Ted having a radio program, perhaps?BobkManchester me08-28-2005
Golly, I've been without internet service for over 2 weeks. It feels like I've lived in another world. I didn't know that I was so hooked on this new fandangled lifestyle. I'm moved into a new place in Poland with a new email address. What a pretty area! DG. It surely was great talking to you when I was in PI. I could have talked for hours but I knew you had to make a living. I picked up my new potatoes while up there, they even had some good ole Aroostook Co. dirt on them. Yummy, I love the smell of Aroostook soil. It smells so clean! It's back to school for me. I wonder if I'll get any smarter this year? :rolleyes:Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.08-28-2005
DG Who were the Coffin's. The name rings a bell but I can't figure out which one.FANCYNH08-28-2005
TY Bobby, for the info and re the Theriault's house...which Theriault's? TY too, Connie, wow, wouldn't you like to own them today? It's a living! ARCH..I have a post card with those exact same deer on it only the buck is on the left.(re 5570) DG..That was a PC and I think I got it on eBay but I'm not sure. It's been too long.FANCYNH08-28-2005
#5580 Michelle! Great for you to become a band director. I think I remember you, were you in my class?tenlee08-28-2005
Ron re:5577 - gosh I don't remember Skippy Carroll having a car lot near there. Sorry! But I'm sure you're right. Maybe somebody could refresh my memory on that one! DG - that pix of Aunt Jemima is a classic! I swear - you have such a collection. We never know what you're gonna come up with next!:Dconnie clairCalif.08-28-2005
DG - I would love to have copies of those photos of Beckwith's cabins! I will keep bugging you for it as I know how you forget those things!:-) I was just telling Odie this morning that I wish I would have saved photos and memorabilia of those things. I remember Aunt Vera having to clean those cabins after the tourists would vacate. It was quite a thriving business - especially at Fair time. They had regulars that would return year after year. I think Fancy's photo is a postcard.connie claircalif.08-28-2005
Your site looks great!!!!!!!!!!MAX08-28-2005
#5368 Tenlee, Mr Kenison died a couple of years ago of a rare throat disorder that he suffered from his entire life. That picture was from his obituary. Mr. Kenison was great. He inspired me to become a band director, of which I have been doing for 13 years now.Michelle Rickard (Schreiner)Woodstock GA08-28-2005
Connie C... I have other photos of the Beckwith Cabin area, one from the '50's and one from the early '30's. Would you like copies? Fancy... I like your photo of Beckwith's Cabins from the '30's. How did you come by it?DGPI08-28-2005
Here's an old 1952 shot of Aunt Jemima and Margaret Coffin, Ted Coffin's wife. Aunt Jemima served thousands of pancakes to eaters on the corner of State and Main one nice Saturday. Don't remember the occasion, but certainly remember the event. Margaret and Jemima are sitting in the WAGM studio either above Roy's A&N on State St. or above City Drug on Main......DGPI08-28-2005
Connie, I remember Skippy Carroll had a used car lot near there. Do you remember the exact location???RonMass.08-28-2005
Re: Beckwith Cabins... Now this is something I know about. My Aunt & Uncle, Vera & Herschel Beckwith owned them. Aunt Vera is my mother's twin sister. Actually uncle Herschel's mother, Lu, owned them. They also had a taxi service. The original big house still sits there, but Lu had lived in a smaller house right next door where Roy's Army & Navy now sits. I remember the day they tore that house down. It was sometime in the early 90's, I believe.connie clairCalif.08-28-2005
5567 FANCY .. Beckwith Cabins My dad bought the Theriault’s old house on North Main Street next door to Vincent Barressi.. DG asked me via E-mail if I remembered Beckwith Cabins and I didn’t , but they were there ..right down the street from us. And lo and behold you found a picture.Bobby C.08-28-2005
Arch..5573: You know.. that last one I haven't seen for a long time.. real good eating,but hard to clean.Bobby C.08-28-2005
This is actually looking at tho. Bo T H Arch :pArch08-28-2005
This is what Bobby C looks up at when he goes out. ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-28-2005
This is probably what you are seeing over the 100 block.Bobby C.08-28-2005
Another oldie. B o T H ArchArch08-28-2005
Danny, look up an you might see a bird soaring at the top of the hill in the 100 block.WB08-28-2005
Presque Isle BirdPI guyPresque Isle08-28-2005
GAWD I NEED A NEW BRAIN!FANCYNH08-27-2005
AND WHAT OF THESE? GONE, I WOULD IMAGINE. WERE THEY LOCATED ON THE WAY OUT OF TOWN GOING NORTH?FANCYNH08-27-2005
WHAT A DIFFERENCE SINCE YESTERYEAR!FANCYNH08-27-2005
Yes.. Wasn't it that if one person in a family contracted T.B. the entire family had to go out there for a stay. We had friends that had that adventure and when they returned home the fellow was an effortless "straight A" student. Said there was nothing to do in that place but study.Bobby C.08-27-2005
Any memeories of the Sanitorium it was on the Reach Road ? old pictures? now is Apt.sJ.H.>>>))))):>08-27-2005
Bobby, yes, that is currently Governor's Restaurant. Before it became Governor's (1997 I think) it was the Carriage House Restaurant. Before that, it was owned by the Griffiths family. That's all I know, DG can probably give you more history on it.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-27-2005
Is this House the building that is now Governor’s Restaurant ? If so..does anyone have the history of the house ?Bobby C.08-27-2005
Most of you know about the P.I. Historical Museum project.....restoring the old firestation to its former glory. Much has been done thus far on the inside, but tomorrow is the unveiling of the first step of the exterior restoration. A pie social will accompany the unveiling. Everyone is invited to attend. Pie and ice cream will be available for a small charge. The money raised at this event will go to purchase fuel and pay other overhead bills. The weather promises to be ideal. The unveiling is at 1:00. Enclosed you'll find a photo of the veiled exterior........DGPI08-27-2005
Wallace....If that view is looking north,then you lived on the south side of the street,right? What number?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-27-2005
YEP I THOUGHT SO I guess what I have been reading is true. Nothing stays the same, maybe they will start distributing them here someday. The Co. that I work for sells Feed and Grain handling equipment to Tyson Foods. :-( B o T H Arch Was thar Springdale ?Arch08-27-2005
I thought SYSCO bought out Jordan's Meats???RonMass.08-27-2005
And did anyone notice that my last post to arch was #5555. I have waiting for that one.dick deLongscarborough, me08-27-2005
hi Arch Package says distrub. by Tyson Delli, springfield AR. Package also says Jordons franks since 1927 or something like that.dick deLongscarborough, me08-27-2005
DICK D Where were they Made, Oklahoma :D ? B o T H ArchArch08-27-2005
for those red hot dog lovers.. I just bought a 3 lb package of Jordons natural casing red franks for $8.10 at sams club here in scarborough. I have been buying them all summer but during all the talk on here I thought I had better check again before I said anything. I also gassed up there for $2.449 down from $2.549 last week. Dont know what brought that on. Maybe they just felt guilty, huh.dick deLongscarborough, me08-27-2005
That is looking north.Wallace08-27-2005
Danny, The house that you described is the one I grew up in. It sure is a small world.Ron MoreauMass.08-27-2005
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!! LOVE THAT SKYCAM!FANCYNH08-27-2005
OOOPS Dirty glasses, that should be SHERRY F from Windham SORRY Arch B o T HArch08-26-2005
CHERYL from Windham They were asking for a Dick Haymes rendition of "The old Master Painter" B o T H ArchArch08-26-2005
For some reason I can't get into the archives for 2005. There was a message from a McEntee about a 45 that Terry needed for his collection. I have a large collection and was going to check it out to see if I had what he needed. Please post the record again. Thanks.sherryfWindham08-26-2005
I just found out that DFAS will remain open and will be expanding as well!!!! I am happy for you guys up there in northern Maine! Yes, finally a decsion that makes some sense!MichelleWPAFB, Ohio08-26-2005
JOHN from PA Most all Mainers have a work ethic that is hard to duplicate anywhere in the US. Thanks for the kind words. AN EX Aroostook worker. B o T H ArchArch08-26-2005
WALDO It is Map Print Pack USA. It is an old title and no doubt they havve a newer one. I also have Street Atlas USA 7.0 and they will have a newer version of it also. On the map print pack, wherever you place your cursor it shows the elevation neato! They have two new topo map items and are priced at $99.95 and street atlas is $49.95 I am not rich so I buy mine from a store that handles a lot of old software. B o T H ArchArch08-26-2005
I worked in Presque Isle in 1984 for Ames as the manager.I enjoyed my stay there.I had the best employees of my career there.JohnPa.08-26-2005
From reading all this stuff I know I predate all of you by at least ten years or more. I lived at 31 Academy Street. It was a 3 story house with an attached woodshed and barn. It had a seperate "gararge" building with another "gararge" under. It was across from the CP station. As far as I know it's still there minus the barn. I lived there from 1940 to 1945. We rented 3 bedrooms to servicemen during the war. WE kept a pony, a horse, 2 cows and about a dozen hens during the winter and then transported everything to Masardis in the spring. I remember that before Shalek Bag it was Nabisco.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-26-2005
I love the new sky cam. Also for your question will you be up in Maine for the Leaves.. we were last year. Will be there next year. You tempature looks great. Here it is 90 at 11:30 CT. Where are to cold fronts.. :DSarahLouisiana08-26-2005
Glad everyone seems to like the Skycam. A big thanks are in order to MFX Internet for making this possible, namely Don, Mac and Josh! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-26-2005
Waldo, What a great website....thanks. Webmaster, I love the skycam.RonMass.08-26-2005
WALDO...www.delorme.comFANCYNH08-26-2005
Ron, I need to correct the URL I gave you. It would work, but you'd then need to select the Maptech resource on the resulting page. It would be easier just to go to http (colon slash slash) mapserver (dot) maptech (dot) com (slash) homepage (slash) index (dot) cfm. Per previous method, you'll have to re-assemble that URL. I think you'll find it a resource well worth perusing. Sorry, folks; this doesn't make for very interesting reading, does it?Waldo LVassalboro08-25-2005
Ron, I did a Google search on "USGS map" (without the quotes.) I think this is the URL I ultimately used, but you'll have to re-assemble it manually, 'cuz the COM software apparently filters out true URLs. (Avoids some real problems that way, I'm sure...) http (colon slash slash) geography (dot) usgs (dot) gov (slash) partners (slash) viewonline (dot html) Arch, I like the looks of that DeLorme map. What's the title of their software? Fancy, yeah, the map I provided is marked in meters, after all. If you count up from the 300-meter contour, you'll see that the southern peak of Green Mt is at about 390 meters, which comes out to about 1280 ft elevation. Quoggy Jo comes to roughly 350 meters, which would be about 1150 ft. Guest, Took off from Hanson Lake, huh? -Sounds like fun! Whatcha' flying? Thanks for verifying the elevation of Quoggy Jo. If you want to talk flying with an ex-pilot, ping me via e-mail. I could tell you some stories that would... Well, they'd probably bore you to death.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-25-2005
:D :D :D :D :D Hello!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-25-2005
Good news for Aroostook County today: DFAS Limestone will not only be staying open, but will almost double in size! I think a lot of people in this area are breathing a sigh of relief. :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-25-2005
any relation to Clyde Craig?Jh08-25-2005
WALDO You are right, this map is from Delorme. B o T H ArchArch08-25-2005
Waldo, What web address did you use to find that topo map on the internet?RonMass.08-25-2005
A Craig on Academy St? Did you live next to Bill Allen? His address is 40 Academy.RonMass.08-25-2005
Wallace Bolstridge Re:5366. What house did you live in on Academy Street? I lived on Academy Street at one time and I can't seem to get my bearings from that photo. Also, do you have reletives in Ashland?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-25-2005
I just took off from Hanson Lake and flew over Quoggy Joe at treetop height and my altimeter showed approximatly 1150 feet. That's about 610 feet above the airport runway.Guest08-25-2005
Fancy, I agree the new sky cam is wonderful. As you can see, we are having a beautiful day here today.We are supposed to have weather like this through Monday.JCPI08-25-2005
WALDO...Why do you say it's in meters? If it is feet then 1000 would be right. I say it's feet. RG...Great pic! Is that truly our beloved PI depot? I thought it was still there.:confused: DAISY..I recognize one of the three names you mentioned, Larry Goebel. And I also recognize Cookie Sharp. Anyone know what happened to them? JC...That sky cam is beautiful!!! :D Hi Bobby. Hi everyone.FANCYNH08-25-2005
I love the position of the newest addition! Great job!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska08-25-2005
The Sky cam is "Wicked" Good :-) Thank you !HardysTacoma,Wa.08-25-2005
Bobby C., would that be "QuaQuaJo?" A few web sites quoted that, saying it meant "peaked mountain" or "two peaks." Another said it was Malacite for "Where are you going?" but that sounds about the same as the way the Hekowi (sp?) indians on "F-Troop" got their name. "Wehdehekowi?" They were lost, which was to be expected of that bunch. OK, that's all for today. It's someone else's turn.WaldoVassalboro08-25-2005
Why bother digging around in unpacked boxes of "treasures, " when I can find the map I want on the internet? Echo Lake, Aroostook State Park, Quoggy Jo, and Green Mountain all in one handy, little display. Those elevations HAVE to be in meters. Green Mt's peak is more than 1000 feet above MSL, I'm sure.Waldo (again...)Vassalboro08-25-2005
Webmaster, I like the new sky cam. So, the Braden theater sign is still there; I didn't know for sure if it was still there or not.PAC08-25-2005
Quoggy Joe is our (incorrect) spelling of an Indian word for two peaks, bumps,humps or whatever. Therefore, if some agency gave the mountain two names logically one could not be Quoggy Joe now could it? The correct spelling is on a sign out at the park. I saw this sign when I was a kid, but the great spirit has taken that memory from me.Bobby C.08-25-2005
Webmaster, I love the new skycam! A great job. Thanks!connie clairStill hot Calif.08-25-2005
Yes, DeLorme's shows the northern peak as Quoggy Jo (map 65) and the southern peak as Green Mt. (map 59) Quoggy Jo isn't labelled as such, except that the map refers to "Quoggy Jo Mountain Trails" and shows them to be all within Aroostook State Park. -Guess I'll have to find which box our topographical maps are still packed in and verify that I'm reading those maps correctly. -Guessing USGS or some other mapping agency might show increased detail.Waldo LVassalboro08-25-2005
Waldo, Please correct me if I am wrong, but I think the north peak is Quoggy Jo and the south peak is Green Mtn. I had never heard of it as being Green Mtn., but I just checked it out with someone and he said it was Green Mtn. We're haing a beautiful day here.JCPI08-25-2005
Reading the messages has brought former classmates to mind. Class of 1961. Anyone know the names: Larry Seagel (?spelling); Larry Goebel; Benjaman Green ... the first two moved to the County w/ Air Force fathers, I believe. From Mapleton Grammer School circa 1950s: Claris 'Cookie' Sharp - she lived in Castle Hill across from Advent Church there. Thanks.daisy08-25-2005
Waldo, when you say "Green Mt" I assume you mean the southern peak of the two mountains at the Aroostook State Park? If so, I didn't know it was called that. I guess I always thought they were both called Quoggy Jo. Or am I looking at the wrong mountain?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-25-2005
Hey, check this 1957 photo of the old B&A Station being up the tracks. Shortly thereafter it disappeared forever.DGPI08-25-2005
Hey, that SkyCam is great! We'll even be able to check visibility, since Quoggy Jo and Green Mt. are in sight at the left edge of the horizon. -About 6 and 8 miles, respectively. And we'll also be able to monitor rush-hour traffic in beautiful downtown Presque Isle, although at a 15-minute update interval one might miss the whole thing. ;-) ( Don't change anything; it's good just like it is.)Waldo LVassalboro08-25-2005
Folks, I'm pleased to announce the Sky Cam is up for testing. We're still putting the finishing touches on it so please be patient :) http://www.crownofmaine.com/camsky.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-25-2005
Good morning to the County, Have any of the guests viewing this site been involved in renewable resource construction for private homes? Considering that for retirement home, but cost versus payback will be important. Thanks.daisymid-atlantic08-25-2005
I feel like Julie Andrews, (Sound of Music) describing her favorite things. It's interesting to note that nearly everyone I speak to on the 'phone, either giving directions to our place or asking for directions to theirs, seems to have DeLorme's atlas at hand. They were known and used in Oregon, but not as universally as they seem to be here in southern Maine. (They're available for all 50 states now, but Maine was #1; Dave DeLorme is a Yarmouth native.) I'll confess to being a confirmed "map nut" and enjoying it being such a standard of navigation.Waldo LibbyVassalboro08-25-2005
Husband and i just checked it out and he says we are going the other way to Rome but we will come back to Waterville and spend the night there then go to Hussy's...sounds like fun to me...I will tell them how much they are talked about on this sight...wouldn't go anywhere without the gazeteer....thanks again.Suerae08-24-2005
#5488....Thank you Connie! :-)tenlee08-24-2005
Waldo...it sounds right on our way because we are going to make a stop in Rome to check out some town records for past relatives of my husand's...Suerae08-24-2005
SueRae, If you decide to check out Hussey's General Store on your way southbound, I'd suggest you get off I-95 at Waterville and cross the Kennebec River into Winslow. (Your choice of bridges...) Catch route 137 east for a short distance, and then go south on route 32 through East Vassalboro and down to route 3. East on 3 until you can turn south on the next segment of route 32 at South China. Another six miles south puts you at the intersection of routes 105 and 32. Hussey's is on the southwest corner of that intersection. Route 105 will be the most direct route to Augusta and I-95, but you might consider going further south to route 17 and then back to Augusta. --Better roads. Meta may want to comment on that part of the trip. DeLorme's "The Maine Atlas & Gazeteer" will keep you out of trouble, if you have one. It's worth the $20.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-24-2005
Missing Maine her in the sauna they call Texas! That 64 degrees sure sounds good compared to the 105 (with humidity) it is here!Kendra KinneySpring, Tx08-24-2005
Suerae 56, Re: Hussey's General of Windsor. According to Google... it is located near the intersection of Maine Routes 105 and 32. East of Augusta. If you get that close then just pull over and ask directions. :-) vhvhVery Hot Houston08-24-2005
Dick Delong, I have been trying to e-mail you and having trouble getting it to you. Drop me line.cherylfl08-24-2005
I need directions...Suerae5608-24-2005
Hubby and I are headed from PI to York on the 31st and I would love to know how to get to "Hussy's Store". Pleeeeease...Suerae56Presque Isle08-24-2005
Waldo, I just love that store! Whenever I have company visit Hussey's is one of the stops on my "tour"! Imagine an ACE Hardware store, full sporting goods department, camping gear, household items, groceries, outdoor wear, baby clothes, and yes, wedding gowns, (a nice botique at that) all under one roof! They have the best fresh cut meat in the area. Whenever I get lonesome I just go up to Hussey's and browse around!!!Meta08-24-2005
Meta, speaking of Hussey's General Store, I've just got to get a decent photo of the sign at the northeast corner of their lot. It's a classic: "Guns, Wedding Gowns, Cold Beer."Waldo L.Vassalboro, ME08-23-2005
Danny....all I can say about that is "Ayoy!"FANCYNH08-23-2005
Sorry guys...I just got the bad news. Hussey's General Store is not carrying the 10 lb. packages of Jordon's Red Hot Dogs any longer. Glad you found a web site that offers this Maine Gormet Meal.MetaChelsea, ME08-23-2005
I wish I could go to the Isle Fest but Fl. is along ways from Maine.cherylfl08-23-2005
Neighbor, I think a lot of us would love to attend the Isle Fest, but aren't most of the people who use this site from away? It might be a bit difficult for those of us who live in Texas, to make it. Would if we could, though, I do believe. :-(Marian08-23-2005
Fancy...yes, as used with fit.My sister took lessons at the St.Vitas school of Dance and she had quite a few of those when she was pretty young. Afterthought..never tease your sister when she's having one. I still have scars on my chest made with a dinner fork doing just that.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-23-2005
WOW...what is going on with that Isle Fest ??? How come nobody wants to attend ??? Is it that bad ???Neighbor08-23-2005
AS USED WITH "FIT"??FANCYNH08-23-2005
There's a web site www.exiles.com that has Jordans Red Hot Dogs.6 pounds for 58.00 with free shipping. That's a lot better than some other places I've seen. Also,I'll have to turn to my native tongue{fawniks} for this one. Anyone heard of "ka-nip-shun"?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-23-2005
diasy, Mr. Kenison's first name is Richard. He passed away Sept. 9, 2002. I think you were spelling his last name wrong also. There's only one "n"connie clair08-23-2005
Hi, I just tried looking up Kennison in Bangor Daily obits sans success. What was his first name and approximate date of death? I also had difficulty w/ BDN site and had to get entry via Maine Newspapers. We are finally getting a break from heat & humidity in this area. I think the heat index is more difficult to deal w/ then the wind chill. Today's temp is 80s and humidity is in 60% ... yeah!!!diasymid-atlantic08-23-2005
Tenlee, you just go to bangornews.com and click on the obituaries, and there is a search option. Just select all dates and Mr. Kenison's last name. It came up for me. Hope this helpsconnie clair08-23-2005
I couldn't find Mr. Kennison's OBit in the Bangor Daily. Guest, or anyone that has it, could you email me a copy? Appreciate it. thankstenleewestport island, me08-23-2005
Danny, Making huge batches of stuff is not only fun but big-hearted, resourceful and generous. (that's only three things actually) Give your Family piccalilli for Birthdays, Anniversaries and Christmas instead of jewelry and money and they will never forget you. They shall talk about you forever.. Long after you are gone. About the sweater: That’s what I said…sweaters are better. Fun .. like being on a water slide. What th’… Let me go back and read that post.Bobby C.08-22-2005
This is the way Mom made them and I made them this way too. I think it's easier. 1 peck green tomatoes 8 large onions 6 sweet green peppers (4 grn. 2red??) 3 handfuls salt 6 cups sugar 2 quarts cider vinegar 1 pkg. of pickling spices Slice veggies into pan, cover them with the salt and cold water and soak overnight. Drain in the morning. Bring vinegar, sigar and spices to a boil. Add vegetables and boil until tender. (about 45 min.) Put in hot jars and seal.FANCYNH08-22-2005
Bobby C...Sweater means prespirerer.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-22-2005
Bobby C.....I didn't want to make a 10 year supply. I'm talking about a jar! You know, like maybe a dollar two ninety eight.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-22-2005
RE:Picallili 1 pound salt 1 gallon water 2 pounds cauliflower, broken into small florets 2 pounds cucumber, peeled and diced 2 pounds pearl onions, halved 9 ounces white sugar 3 teaspoons mustard powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 6 cups distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons ground turmeric In a large pan, blend the sugar, mustard and ginger with 5 cups of vinegar. Stir in salt and vegetable mixture, bring to the boil, and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend the flour and turmeric with the remaining 1 cup of vinegar and stir into the cooked vegetables. Bring to the boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized canning jars. Dissolve the salt in the water, and add the cucumber, onions and cauliflower. Cover and leave for 24 hours. Drain the vegetables. In a large stock pot, pour water half way to top with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower jars into pot. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water to cover them, about 2 inches above the tops. Bring to a boil and cover, processing for 15 minutes. Remove jars from pot. Put jars on a wood or cloth surface, several inches apart and allow to cool. Jars will be sealed. K.B.Bobby C.08-22-2005
Danny, if you get any kind of an answer about 'picalillie', (your spelling) pleeeeaaasse let me know! I loved that stuff!! :Dcarolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV08-22-2005
Re: Hot dogs, Type RED,1 each What the heck Arizona's right near Maine. Closer than France anyway. Meta, if you send dogs to poster 4500 per DG's command to come up with something. I'll pay. Guest:What's wrong with a good sweater? Lotsa fun ..kinda like being on a waterslide.Bobby C.Bobby City08-22-2005
DANNY CRAIG Red Hot Dogs are 31.90 a 10 lb box from the people who make them but the freight would be higher than a cats back in a dog pound. If you look on their web page they want 10.00 a lb and they pay the freight. So I guess it would be cheaper to find a kondly soul who would buy for you and ship them. Point your browser to W A Bean and you will see what I mean. B o T H Arch I am South West of Fort Worth about 35 miArchJoshua, TX08-22-2005
Meta, what's the price of the red dogs and how much to ship? Is ten pounds the least amount you can buy? I haven't tasted one of those in 55 years. You can't get a good hotdog here in Texas. How about picalillie {sp}?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-22-2005
the Jordans meat s are not from MAINE anymore they are from AZ.IF you look closely only the label package it will say :confused:guest08-22-2005
Hey, everytime I go to visit Dane in Wichita I take a 10 lb. package of Jordan's RED Hot dogs. I can get them anytime at Hussey's General Store in Windsor, ME...be glad to send to anyone out there who's interested. They're great and eaten with Lay's new fat-free potato chips and diet Pepsi...as the song says..."Who Could Ask For Anything More"! (besides the fat free chips and diet Pepsi negate the fat in the hot dogs) Caufields's LawMetaChelsea, ME08-22-2005
Nice site!!!!Bob08-22-2005
I got a sweater for Christmas......I really wanted a screamer or a moaner.GuestTexas08-22-2005
Connie, yep, that's me (top photo). Hopefully Otie can adjust it for you.pam08-22-2005
Pam, yes I moved the arrow over but still can't see the whole thing. Trust me, my screen is big and there is just a "smidgin" of space to move the arrow. The screen can be adjusted, but it takes away my huge font which I really need as it is hard for me to read it otherwise. Are you located to the far right in the pix? Perhaps on the bottom row? Maybe I'll get my husband to adjust the screen for me tonight when he gets home. I need a full-time computer expert on hand!:-)connie clair08-22-2005
Just went back and took another look at photo ... ninth grade ... right there before my eyes. Sorry about ???diasy08-22-2005
RE: 1965 picture from Cummingham. Is that a seventh or eighth grade photo? My younger brother graduated in 1970 and I am trying to figure out if he would have been in this picture. Thanks. Also, a married couple who were teachers at junior high (?) level ... Stewart? That may not be right name.daisy08-22-2005
Connie, I meant to say "click" on the arrow or move/slide the bar over.pac08-22-2005
Connie, I need to study the picture again for Gloria. I think I may have had the wrong person in mind. The picture takes up my whole screen too; way down at the bottom of the screen, can't you move the arrow over to get in the people on the right? I can.pac08-22-2005
Pam, I did find Frank right away, but here's the thing - I can't view the whole pix because it takes up too much of my screen, and I don't know how to change the settings to make it fit!! So you & Gloria must be to the far right where I can't see!:-( One of these days, I'm going to try and see if I can figure out how to post photos on here because I have a few neat old pixs from Gouldville and Skyway. I have my 5th grade class photo from Gouldville.connie clair08-22-2005
Connie, I found Gloria and Frank in the picture. Also Brian Fulton, top picture, top row, 4th from the left. I only remember him from Cunningham, he moved away, but he was cute and all the girls thought so! I won't name them all on here, but I will let you know how many I can name later.pac08-22-2005
ok,ok, give me a minute. I really do think I have this picture at home.pac08-22-2005
Pam, this is a test....how many people in that picture can you name? (She remembers everything, folks, so I"ll bet she can name nearly all of them!)BAS08-22-2005
Yes, didn't we look like cute little teeny-boppers! Wow, what a word, that just came to mind. And, Wallace, you got the last 1968 SHIP! Lucky you!pac08-22-2005
WALLACE..that is a much clearer picture but all my classmates are gone now! Very nice class picture tho and I believe you and everyone else about the date. I never went there. That's a BIG class. On eBay there is a 1970 SHIP up for sale. Item #7708257309. If anyone has 58 to 61...I'm looking. ThxFANCYNH08-22-2005
How about tighter than bark on a tree.guest08-22-2005
Pam, did we really dress that way in 1965? :D How times have changed. But some of the styles have also come back which has been interesting.connie clair08-22-2005
How surprised I was to see Cunningham's class picture '65. I see so many people that I know, but I can only put just a few names to the picture. That's what being away for so long and of course the added years will do to a person. I don't remember who they are. Do you see Pam (PAC)? I do, and thanks Wallace for posting the picture.BASAustin, TX08-22-2005
Fancy, I believe that Wallace is right about the year on the CJHS 9th grade picture being 1965. I was in that class, last year at Cunningham. :-)pac08-22-2005
Wallace, thanks for providing that 9th grade CJHS picture. I think I have that somewhere..maybe not, maybe it's a cheerleading picture I have from CJHS. I'll try to find you in the picture.Pam CNashville08-22-2005
Tenlee, According to his obituary, Mr. Kenison died of sarcoidosis, a rare lung disease that he had fought for 30 years. His obit is online at the Bangor Daily News website. (www.bangornews.com)GuestPI08-21-2005
Ron - She has plenty of nicknames. One was ZZ. :-)Wallace08-21-2005
Here is a better quality picture of Cunningham Jr. High, June 2,1965 Ninth Grade. :-)Wallace BolstridgeID.08-21-2005
Bobby C I dont remember what we give for them, it was several years ago and we got them up there and brought them all the way here just to chunk em. :mad: If you gave money to Rev. Tilton you will be a millionair soon. He says the people that gives to his ministry will get back ten fold so how about lending me some. B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
:D I love Crown of Maine....how about you guys?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-21-2005
I sure do remember "I'll tell YOU mister man...I also used and still do use "Dead as a Door Nail...especially everytime I see road kill on the highway. Does anyone remember a real heavy down pour of rain as "it is just a poppin er out there!" Oh my we sure did have some unusual sayings, but we should be proud of our uniqueness, if that is what it is or was or whatever.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-21-2005
At $120.00 for 10lbs..they ought to taste something like good. How much did you give for 'em O.K. fuggedaboutit..How about a fake Rolex from a street corner in Ybor city? Cripes,it's only the 4,500th not 5,000th post. How about a DG autographed copy of the S.H. Cullin issue. I'd go for that and give DG $50.00 to do it plus $50.00 for all the free pictures he sent me. This ia crime 'cause his stuff is worth much more than that, but I sent Rev. Tilton all my money.Bobby C.08-21-2005
Bobby C...It took me six months to teach him how to do it right.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-21-2005
:o :o :o :o :o :oLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-21-2005
Wallace, Did you have a sister named Zenda or Zelda???RonMass.08-21-2005
Red hotdogs are made now by W A Bean in partenership with Rice's.If what I read is true they will be made by an Arkansas Corp in places like Oklahoma, New York, Wisconcin and Iowa. Jeezm Rice aint anything sacred no more. B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
Here is one I had forgotten,after you have bought an item, someone asks what did you give for it rather than what did you pay for it. I get scowls or raised eyebrows on that one still. B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
Nah not unless they have them tasting right. The last 20 lbs we bought we chucked out. I dont remember who bought out who but they were trying and hadnt got the taste right at the time. :-( B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
How about a ten pound box of Jordan's Red Hot Dogs shipped from mainelobstershop . com compliments of the guest.Bobby C.08-21-2005
Here ya go Danny..A government funded research team said people who pick their nooziz and eat the boogers get sick less often and are more in touch with their bodies. Also tend to have larger nooziz,but suffer no other ill effects.Bobby C.08-21-2005
Well, Waldo collected (will collect,rather)a prize on the 5,000th posting; who will put up a prize for the 5,500th posting? A new car perhaps...a bag of bones? Come on now, someone put up something worthwhile. How about an autographed 8x10 glossy of Jimmy Hoffa? Come on, put on your thinking caps! DeWitt Fillmore, where are you?DGPI08-21-2005
Yup,"spleeny" is what my mother accused all five of us kids of being at one time or another. Also,one of my lasting memories is when she said "if you don't stop picking your nose you'll push it right up in the middle of your forehead"."Dispisable" is another one, for dispicable.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-21-2005
What about when you'd see an old barn ready to fall down you'd say"jeess that's leanin twards sawyers hard" Whoever sawyer was!BubScarborough08-21-2005
cj.....A profile of Woody is coming up in 2 weeks, but first Lucian G. How is the Garland family related to you? Read first the history of the Bataan Death March in the next issue of the S-H..it'll prepare you for the profiles of Woody and Lucian. Is DeWitt Fillmore reading today?DGPI08-21-2005
Your reply - The date on the picture is correct for Cunningham Jr High, June 2,1965. And I was in the 9th grade and I had drivers training with Mr. Desmond and then we moved to Idaho. My sister Ellen Graduated in 1964 and she worked at Keegans Drive Inn with Joann Dowling and Helen Flemming. Mr. Keeegan taught my father in Ashland in 1938 and my father taught Clarance Keegan Jr. in 1964 & 65 at Skyway Jr High.Wallace Bolstridge08-21-2005
What about the word "spleeny"..... I've never found anyone outside of Maine (maybe county?) who knew what that means. "Stop crying...don't be so spleeny."JeannieFort Lauderdale, Florida08-21-2005
I have been reading all the County sayings and have not seen one I recall from when I lived in the County. "I'll tell you Mister man" during conversations always amused me.EselbyFL08-21-2005
I don't know if this is another "countyism" or not, but my husband just said it this morning. "dead as a door nail".... It sounds even funnier when you write it down :-)connie clairCalif.08-21-2005
Bobby C I never thought about a computer sanctuary, I watch Televangelist Rev Tilton. :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
Anyhow Arch It's Sunday how gome (I have a cold )you're not in church? I'm at church now..we have a computer sanctuary here.Bobby C.08-21-2005
Arch.. that would be a step up for me. What I got now is a hole drilled in the floorboard with a neoprene tube attatched to a funnel. Either way,it better than taking all those pee control pills they try to sell me. They don't work with beer anyhow.Bobby C.08-21-2005
Bobby C's latest acquisition for his travels. ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-21-2005
WALLACE..Are you sure about the date on the class picture. Reason I ask is I see my classmates and we graduated PIHS in 1961.....WonderingFANCYNH08-21-2005
dg...I felt it only deserving that you be complimented for your hard work and fine job re: the Cullen article. The header of your article in the last issue I received of the SH said "V-J Day....Ever Hear of It?" reminded me of my mother's cousin, "Woody" Garland. I'm assuming that you'll be writing about him since he made the Bataan march along with a Mr. Lucian Grant, but apparently cousin Woody never returned. You certainly make history more interesting and palatable! :-)CJLFlorida08-21-2005
I have been reading the different words used in different parts of the country. It reminded me of one time when my youngest was about 8-9 and we lived in New Jersey. My folks from Presque Isle were visiting us and went to prayer meeting with us one Wed. night. My Dad asked Walt to show him the Sanctuary of the church as we had been meeting in a different room for prayer meeting. Walt took his hand and off they went. They stood before a door and Dad took off his hat and to his surprise, they entered the...bathroom! Actually I guess Walt just didn't know the meaning of the word Sanctuary.carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV08-21-2005
Cunningham 1965 Ninth Grade. :-)Wallace08-21-2005
I remember the word "friggin". My dad used it all the time, he was always "friggin" around with his cars or yelling at us for "friggin" around with our bikes, etc. I used that one time when I was a telephone operator and got called into the Chief Operators Office.She was so mad and I was so innocent.I was about 19 years old and it was a normal word for me to use. I think I said to the caller that my friggin pencil was out of lead, that phrase caused the caller to laugh and caused the customer to laugh and say, I know what you mean.I have the same trouble.I had no clue as to what he meant by that for many years.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-20-2005
I was just reading the postings and I remember all of those sayings. Here in CT. people have looked at me very strangly at times when I refer to some of those sayings. I always referred to going to the basement when I was going to the "ladies room." I guess that came from when people had there "toilets" in their cellars....? I grew up with an "out house" and a slop pail. When I moved from PI in 1966 we still did not have indoor plumbing in our neighborhood. We did finally have running water so for a few years we enjoyed that luxury and did not miss "luggin" water from our neighbors wells." WE were poor, but we were happy. I remember skating at the "rink" next to the river and I ALSO remember some guy trying to get me to go into the "hocky rink" so he could steal a kiss...I was terrified as I was about 11 years old.........does anyone remember the Carnation Milk diddy? If not, I will try to put it on, as long as I do not get kidked off the COM site :confused:Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-20-2005
Hello, just checking the postings, nothing new around here.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-20-2005
:p :-)MaraveneF;a/08-20-2005
Mr. Desmond was my driving instructor.WallaceID08-20-2005
Sorry, folks.......I meant 1942, not 1945, for the Bataan Death March.....Wouldn't have slept if I hadn't cleared that up. By the way.....to inhale and say ayuh at the same time is indigenous to Maine methinks. I do it lots....DGPI08-20-2005
cj.......Thanks for mentioning the Cullen thing; glad you liked it. In the next several weeks you'll be reading about local boys who spent time in Jap and German POW camps. This is the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII (V-J Day.....Aug.14, 1945). Thought it apropriate to present the stories of these G.I.'s from Presque Isle. Two marched in the Bataan Death March in April of '45......both survived, but one expired while in the POW camp after; the other returned to P.I.DGPI08-20-2005
Bob C, Thanks for the information related to Leaning towards Sawyers.Jim Carter08-20-2005
My grandmother said ayuh all the time and was teh only I knew who said it until I met people from Downeast. But she was a born and raised County girl... And yes...definitely heard sugar tit more than once...bob kManchester, me08-20-2005
I remember when the first phones came to Presque Isle. My mom would talk to her mom for hours on end and all I could hear was AYUH AYUH etc and quit rubberin'.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-20-2005
I grew up in the County and never heard the term 'AYUH' used, until I moved to the Naples, ME, area. I thought it came from the area Downeast. Any chance, Ron that your relative came from Downeast? I capitalize the words County and Downeast, because of what they represent to Maine ...daisymid-atlantic08-20-2005
OH, sugar tit.guestme08-20-2005
On a recent visit to PI, Dan Stewart said, " Ya" while inhaling. It seems that is a County trait. I remember an older lady using the term "ay ya". Is that still used in the County?RonMass.08-20-2005
I almost got "CUFFED" by a county sheriff. Lucky me it was a buddy.Rick B08-20-2005
No.. but I got "cuffed" by my mom for getting to close to the bank in the spring floods.Bobby C.08-20-2005
Anyone ever "cuff" logs on the PI stream?Guest08-20-2005
I mean sawyers. My proofreader is out sick.Bobby C.08-20-2005
Jim Carter RE: Leaning towards dawyers The Ax men would “scarf” the tree or notch it and the sawyers take over and cut towards the scarf and that was the direction the tree was supposed to fall. Things could happen to change the usual, and they did. the worst thing that could happen was a puff of breeze, or any other mischance, that tipped the standing tree backward just before it began to move, and caused it to lean toward the sawyers. It would happen just as the sawyers were about to let go with the woodland warning, "TIMBER-R-R!" And there would be the standing tree, leaning away from the scarf, its entire weight poised on the saw blade, making it impossible to work the saw one more stroke and free. When a tree leaned toward the sawyers, you were having real trouble. The forest warning cry of "timber" is so solid in the Maine heritage that a whole restaurant of people will yell "TIMBER-R-R!" if a waitress drops a plate in the kitchen. Children are taught to look up if they hear the call, and to run. Never run with your head down; the danger is aboveBobby C.08-20-2005
Neil C., yes, I do remember seeing those sock garters. They encircled the calf and clipped to the top of the sock, didn't they? I think my father had a set, although I didn't get the impression he wore them very often. My first encounter with such things was when I went to Air Force OTS, and they required us to wear garters that attached to the bottom edge of our shirts and to the top of our socks. What an odd sensation to have something pulling up on your foot as you walked. -Sure kept those shirts tucked in tight, though! --And after I became a certified "90-day Wonder," I never wore them again. C-J, don't worry, I'll be easy on Dr. Graves. Remember that I was raised on an Aroostook County farm and still can only be thrifty. My wife says I'm just cheap! :-)Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-20-2005
Just wondering if anyone remembers the garters that men wore to hold up there sox. I remember my farther wearing them with his sunday go to meeting clothes. Also over in N B they refere to there driveway as the gateway.N CLARKS SPRINGS FL.08-20-2005
Dr. Graves...congrat's on your excellent presentation of "Jim Cullen: The Lynching", recently published in the Star Herald. Quite a "thriller"! And, to Waldo: don't take the doc for too much in your win!!Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeFlorida08-20-2005
Webmaster..Cunningham God forbid some private group should get control of that building and offer a real education to children. This would interfere with the ‘‘dumbing down’’ of America as encouraged by the conditions of federal funding. Whooee… a very long, windy statement there !.. And way too serious. I can’t believe I said that.Bobby C.08-20-2005
Arch And when,..after many years,I finally did get to "the other side of France" I was very disappointed. They all had pants on... (for the most part that is).Bobby C.Largo,Florider08-20-2005
:-) What about the phrase "leaning towards Sawyers". My mother used to use that everytime she saw a building leaning a little. Also Crotch all fish-hooks, still don't know what that means. JRCJim Carter08-20-2005
Your site wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MAX08-20-2005
I did not know Mr. Kennison passed away. Again "guest" too bad you feel the need to keep your identity secret, but thanks for the info. Hope it is correct? Do you "Mr. Guest" have any idea how or why he passed away? :confused:tenlee08-20-2005
Steve, Mr Kenison passed away on Sept. 9, 2002. Other PIHS faculty that have died in the last few years are Miss Dingwall in 2001 and Mr. Parker in 2004.GuestPI08-20-2005
So SAD 1 wants Cunningham to be anything but a school .. ??? Sound like SAD 1 doesn't want CHARTER SCHOOLS or is the teacher union behind this "never a school again"? :mad:Rick BVancouver, Wa08-19-2005
Did anyone happen to see the article in this week's Star Herald about SAD #1 relinquishing control of the old Cunningham School building to the city of Presque Isle? The school board is requiring the city to sign an agreement prohibiting the building from ever being used as a school again. Seems SAD #1 doesn't want any competition. Is it just me or does this seem like an odd attitude for a publicly-funded organization to have??WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-19-2005
OOOOPS I forgot to say that they both end up the same :D B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch08-19-2005
Bobby C HMMMM older than Lestoil, I will think about it, as they say we represent that remark. As for your other little ditty, that was sung to the same tune as Oh they dont wear pants on the other side of France etc: B o T H Arch :-)Arch08-19-2005
BOBBY C...YOU ARE TOOOOOO FUNNY!! To the mystery person...at least I am not afraid to attach my name to any of my posts in here :p Anything said in here are words we grew up on..maybe growing up is something you might consider. :DFANCYNH08-19-2005
Arch.. think about that .."Older than a Lestoil commercial". The inventor of Lestoil, Jacob L. Burowski, started packaging the industrial cleaner for home use, and moved into television advertising in 1954. Our Lemonade stand jingle circa 1950. The road construction guys on Acadamy street loved it. "Lemonade, Ginger ale ..five cents a glass. If you don't like it...ect."Bobby C.Largo, Fla.08-19-2005
To the viewer who thinks some of the messages regarding local figures of speech are distastful, move on and find another place. Everything on the crownofmaine is wholesome, so move on. Find a park bench and contemplate your bellybutton for instance This is a nice site and should be applauded not criticized. Move on.....URCHINlocal08-19-2005
Steve, Your Mom isn't alone. Many retirees are moving back to the "County." The two reasons are safety and affordability. I was told during a recent visit that businesses are seeing many new "older" faces in their stores.RonMass.08-19-2005
That was a long time ago. My mother is quite happy in retirement. Right now she is enjoying her only grandchild, my sister's daughter. Everyone but me and my wife is living with her, which is a great help for her, as she suffers from arthritis, especially in the winter. I have tried to get her to visit me here in N.C. for a couple of weeks, but she prefers to remain snowed in. O well.Steve Blanchard08-19-2005
To Steve Blanchard.. Your mom and I worked together at the Nursing home and at Tamac years ago...She is a sweetheart I remember when she dropped the liter of pop on her toe and broke the toe ..Hardys08-19-2005
Arch .. It's older than that I think.Bobby C.08-19-2005
I remember my mum used to keep soap in her drawers.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-19-2005
Bobby C That little ditty was sung to the old Lestoil tune wasnt it? B o T H ArchArch08-19-2005
Arlene Blanchard is my mother.Steve Blanchard08-19-2005
While we think of former teachers schools etc.. remember Mr. Cunningham, James Dyer, Carroll Parker, all good nice people too.. Mr. Cunningham never let on but many a time he paid for students graduation clothes and year books and helped out lots of kids..so did Mr. Keegan..HardysTacoma Wa.08-19-2005
To Steve Blanchard.. Are you related to Arlene Blanchard RN?lived on the Houlton Road?Hardy08-19-2005
I haven't read this in a couple of days, so please excuse my tribute to Mr. Kennison. He was my music instructor from 6th grade through high school, and there was never a better band director. Even at my age, I can still remember the exchange concerts that we had. I especially remember that Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington. I also remember one winter parade in Bangor when the temperature was so low that we were afraid that some of our instruments would freeze and crack. He supported me in my efforts to join the Navy band, which, unfortunately, didn't turn out. I believe that we, as a band, were as proud of him as he was of us. I don't know where he is now or what he is doing, but I do hope that he is enjoying his life.Steve Blanchard08-19-2005
Maybe I should have said, "in bad taste" instead of not nice.me08-19-2005
I have to tell you again that I have lost weight laughing on this site. Thanks for reminding me of all those funny terms I still use and love. I work for a brokerage firm and we had a client from Oregon come into our office. We were chatting and he asked where I was from - long to short - he is from Maine also and we broke into a Dick Curlis song. All thought we'd lost our nut, but I'm still employed! How fun it was. Not nice is a relative term.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska08-19-2005
Does anyone from Caribou log on?cherylfl08-19-2005
I think some of the comments over the past couple of days on here are not nice.someone08-19-2005
I can attest to this....I lived in Easton, and when we go to PI it is referred to as "goin' out town" To this day my dad still says that!Robyn08-19-2005
Here's one I learned at a very early age for those who may not have heard it. Everybody's doin'it Pickin' their nose and chewin'it They think it's candy But it's notDanny CraigLittlefield Tx08-19-2005
Bobby C. re: your poem. When I logged on just now, I almost choked on my cereal from laughing! You are too much! One of the funniest, wittiest I've run across for sure. Arlene, "old boot feet" is another one I'd forgotten. I think my mum used to say "holy boot feet". Now where in the heck could that have come from?connie clairCalif.08-19-2005
RE:5362 FANCY “Slop Bucket” I read your post and suddenly the meaning of an old rhyme that I learned from the other kids when I was about six became clear. I loved this little Aroostook “Nursery Rhyme”and added to my collection of stuff to teach my kids and grandkids so it would never be lost. Goes like this: Went down the basement To get a bottle of gin I fell in the sh—pot Clear up to my chin. I couldn’t swim I couldn’t float. A BIG fat tu-d went down my throat. This has got to be done with a Maine accent and at a school recital for maximum effect. Webmaster..do we get “three strikes” before being barred from the COM?Bobby C.08-19-2005
Arch and Marian, I think that our grandmother's "swearword" was the best, Can't you just hear her saying "Old Boot Feet"!ArleneGray08-19-2005
I'm not from 'the county' but I am from Maine, and I do not believe 'dooryard' and 'cellerway' is exclusive to Aroostook. I think those expressions are used in other parts of Maine. :-)Maravene Clough OsgoodSarasota, Fla08-19-2005
Ok, my last entry for tonight (again, had to catch up...been away)... As for Red's Eat's and Sarah's Cafe in Wiscasset, Me, I have to say there is NO comparison! I lived in Boothbay Harbor when Sarah's was there, then they moved to Wiscasset on Main Street, now are located on Water Street in Wiscasset (and I live on Westport Island 15 miles from Wiscasset now). They are WAY over priced for what you get, and their pizza is the worst! I of course grew up on Aucoin's pizza which was the ultimate, but living on the coast of Maine for over 20 years, they are the absolute worst I've tasted on the coast of Maine (for pizza)! YUCKO! Sorry, but I didn't want anyone to come to the coast expecting something great from Sarah's, when it really stinks. However, I do have to say their bread and bakery goods are GREAT. My two cents. If you are in Wiscasset, ME. and want the BEST Pizza...go to Huber's Market. Little tiny market right on route 1 and they have fresh dough pizza to die for!tenleewestport island, me08-19-2005
I'm just catching up on the guestbook entries..sorry for my name appearing so much. Red's Eats, is in Wiscasset, ME. I live on Westport Island, but the town that has our P.D. or Courts, our Schools, etc., is Wiscasset. Red's Eats is awesome..and certainly does tie up traffic (especially on Friday) lol....but their lobster rolls are 1 1/4 pound lobster in each roll. They serve them with hot melted butter ... or mayo...and you can't believe how good they are! YUMMY!tenleewestport island, Me08-19-2005
#5336 I worked at Unionmutual in Portland (now a different name) but I worked with a gal from MD. I said I was "right out straight" and she seemed very concerned. I questioned her reaction, and she asked me if I had a drug problem. She knew "right out straight" as being totally OUT THERE ON Drugs! LOLTENLEEwestport island, me08-19-2005
#5327 I have to comment on Mr. Kennison! He was the Ultimate Band Director! In my Freshman year, we were voted the State of Maine Band, and represented the state of Maine at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. We marched with full white bucks,uniforms and plooms! (sp) We were so proud and had such an awesome trip, and it was because of Mr. Kennison! What a wonderfully musically talented, and personable teacher. Last time I saw him, he was living in the Topsham or Brunswick (MAINE) area, and was remarried. I have cassette tapes of our concerts, and I tell you this. High school bands today, DO NOt SOUND the way they did in PIHS when Mr. Kennison directed the band! Kudos to Mr. Kennison! I also have to add how sad it is that music is one of the first things added to "budget cuts". When I was in the PIHS band, we had exchange concerts, marched in parades, did tours, etc. and it was always a fun and educational experience. So sad that they are so quick to cut Music from the school's programs when money is tight!tenleewestport island, me08-19-2005
Fancy..Are you referring to the "Furniture Disease"? Where ones chest falls down into their drawers? LOL I have that! :DGuestSouthern Maine08-18-2005
Academy St. 1964Wallace BolstridgeNampa, Idaho08-18-2005
Webmaster Say the word and Vern H and I will send you all the summer you can stand. It will stay HOT here in TX until October, so we will trade you ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-18-2005
HMMM S-O-W is one of the way that a blind man can tell he is in Maine. That is one thing that I dont ever recall hearing anywhere but there. If you listen real close you can hear oot (out) or aboot (about) and you know you are really home. Also if someone says it is down to Fort Kent and up to Houlton you can even guess their ethnic background. :cool: B o T H ArchArch08-18-2005
AND I CALL MY 'CHEST OF DRAWERS' A BUREAU AND I DO SAY DRAWS. :pFANCY08-18-2005
I recall once asking a teacher if I could go to the "basement" and she corrected me with "restroom". What did I know? All we had at home was a "slop pail" :rolleyes: When my family moved to Limestone from Biddeford, I was sent to the store to get a 6-pk of assorted "tonic". That was fun. Next time I asked for "pop". Now I call it soda and I don't ask. ;-) One more I recall lots of people say when one person was expressing admiration for another's baby by saying, "what a cute little bugger!". Do you know what a bugger is?? :confused:FANCY08-18-2005
I mean.. nowhere in the friggen' world.Bobby C.08-18-2005
Scenic cam at 7:20. Nowhere in the world does it get any better than that.Bobby C.08-18-2005
Connie, I am not sure about the word 'friggin' being a substitute for another curse word. Some of my most religious relatives use the term freely, but never use any other nasty language; it is most certainly related to level of frustration though. lol I have lived away from the area for nearly 40 years and had forgotten how some people in the County cursed ... I was in Smith's Truck Stop in Mars Hill last fall and turned red at the language being used in the booth behind me ... by a man in his 70s ... s-o-b ... s-o-w ... etc ... etc That is one part of the County that I do not miss.diasy08-18-2005
When we moved to Houston, my son was a freshman in High School. He came home madder'n a hatter one day because the English Teacher kept making him read in front of the class. He said that she told him it was because the people from Aroostook County spoke the only true American English, and she wanted her class to hear how it should be spoken. :DMarian08-18-2005
I have heard it said that on dark clear nite you can walk down the corridors of old Cunningham school and hear thr slam bam wham of flying erasers and rulers slamming on desk tops out side of Fairweathers old home room!Guest08-18-2005
Bobby C. Thanks for the update on Senior Citizen violence ! However I don't think ,if you did take an apartment at the old Cunningham school (even if it's reused for that).. that you'd have a thing to worry about because the ghost and mere rumor of your bunkmate" Miss Fairweather".. would be enough to scare the thought out of most anyone !JH08-18-2005
There's a Frost Advisory for Presque Isle and surrounding towns tonight! Summer's Over :-(WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-18-2005
No basements in the county....it's down cellar, right?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-18-2005
Sorry for being a pest here. Daisy, yes "friggin" certainly is another one. You know I think a lot of these slang terms were just nicer ways of saying something a lot worse - am I correct?connie clair08-18-2005
Danny Craig - I think you're right about the "b'dados". And ther'e also referred to as "p'dadas" :Dconnie clair08-18-2005
Well - "jeezum crow" I had forgotten about that one but say it on occasion. LOL! And of course "criseless" is priceless! Oh my word - can you believe some of these sayings? What a riot!connie clair08-18-2005
Anyone remember the word 'friggin' ?? I am told that I pronounce the word drawer without the last two letters, so that it comes out 'draw' ... I actually say: chest of draws. I think alot of the county pronounciations are a blend of all the cultures that settled there: French, Irish, Swede, English. I do a alot of reading and notice that w/ locale changes in the novels/history books.daisy08-18-2005
How 'bout jeezum or crisless? Also, my daughter swears my mother pronounced them b'dados.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx08-18-2005
"Over-homers" used to be folks from New Brunswick.Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, Iowa08-18-2005
My husband & I watch the Food channel quite a bit, and "Reds" was featured on there once. Gotta make a stop there for sure! My daughter called me on the pronunciation of "garage" once. I never realized that I had added an "r"! And I'm always saying "ayoy" when I hurt myself. I guess growing up so near the French, we picked up on those sayings too. What exactly does it mean in French? Or is it even French? I figure it must mean "ouch"!:-)connie clairCalif.08-18-2005
Norma, thanks so much for the info, I left P.I. in 59 and haven't been back but just afew times. I keep telling myself every year I'm going back soon but it never works out. My grandfather and grandmother are buried up there and he bought plots for all the family in the late 30's so I'll probably only get up there in a box.cheryl08-18-2005
Cheryl of Florida -- Red's Eats puts a whole lobster in a toasted roll with butter or mayo on the side. The crabcakes are great too. Don't be looking for a big place...it's just a tiny red building--and if you're leaving Wiscasset and getting on the bridge going north, you've missed it -- it is literally a few yards from the bridge. We were there a few weeks ago, there was a couple from Denmark in front of us, and a couple from London in back of us -- we were in line for 55 minutes...and it was like 90 degrees! The place is world-famous -- hard to believe that once you see it. Sarah's across the street is good too.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle08-18-2005
Gee, no more movie theater in P.I. Thought one was going into the mall where Porteus was?? LOL Gee, I'll bet the guy who owns that little rinky-dink theater in Caribou is loving this. Isn't he the same guy that used to own the Braden in P.I.? Anyhow, hello to all up there in P.I. from down here in the Lewiston area. Everything is gearing up down here for the Great Falls Balloon Festival this weekend. It's a good sized festival centered around about 40-50 hot air balloons coming here from all around the country. You can pay to get a ride in one and there are all sorts of other festival thingys going on. Worth the effort to stop by to check it out if you're in the area. :D Why is it P.I. never seems to have any things such as this going on?? :mad: Might very well be a contributing factor to the younger generation leaving the area--NOTHING UP THERE for jobs, entertainment, etc. Ok, 'nuff spouting off. Have a good weekend y'all. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine08-18-2005
All this "dooryard" talk reminded me of a couple more expressions which draw a blank from everyone outside of Aroostook. Did you ever hear a closet refered to as a "clothes press" and a tall bureau as a "high boy"? When I hurt myself, I never say "Ouch!" I say "Ayoy!" I picked that up when I lived in Fort Kent. I have no idea how it is spelled or if it is spelled for that matter. It works though.Ellen Hay BellBradenton, FL08-18-2005
Perhaps this has been mentioned before but the way "we" say garage gets me teased almost daily. We put the r in it to make it gararge. I know how to say it correctly but can't. That "r" keeps creeping in. Grrrrrrrrr. :mad:RonMass.08-18-2005
Red's is located in Wiscasset on Route One. If you are heading North it's on the left just before the bridge. Also, stairsteps, is another "Countyism"Stephen Lauritsen, O.D.Saco, ME08-18-2005
What's kinda funny when they say a person is "tight" from drinking is that really they are "loose". S'pose he got tight in Tunk? No, JC, I do not know what a door wall is.PAC08-18-2005
PAC - or how about "I'm all tied up?" or remember when Gramp had had a few during diggin', Nan would say he was "tight"! She would really be "burned up".JCPI08-18-2005
I saw on CNN news that said Red's Eats on Route 1 in Maine has the best lobster rolls. Does anyone know exactly were this is located? I might some day get up that way again.cherylfl08-18-2005
FYI...if you are looking to buy old yearbooks, contact Joan Gagne at PIHS - 207/764-0121. She has quite an inventory of old yearbooks and just may have the year you are looking for. Gas in PI was $2.69 last night :-( Also, our cinema is closing today. PAC - we saw "Much Love Dogs" last night - you were right; it was very good. Oh, how about going overtown? People in Mars Hill say they are going overtown when they are going across town. PAC - do you know what a door wall is? Quite cool here today in PI - feels very much like fall.JCPI08-18-2005
How about "I'm right out straight".pac08-18-2005
Something I remember is when somebody wanted a hamburger, they'd say I want a "hamburg". And I'd forgotten about "un-thawing" something. After years of being away, I finally started noticing that other folks weren't using the same terminology as I! So I conformed... :-)connie clairCalif.08-18-2005
Rick-I thought our class (1973) number was 242. Don't ask me why, but that's what I've been telling people for years. If someone knows the correct number, pass it along. Thanks!Jeanne Merrithew TolleyHot & Humid Daytona Beach08-18-2005
Huh…well..er maybe I won’t be moving into Cunningham Senior Home after all. ATLANTA - A 78-year-old woman was indicted Tuesday on charges she shot her 85-year-old ex-beau to death as he read the newspaper in a senior citizens home. Police said Driskell was angry that her yearlong romance with Winslow had ended and he was seeing another woman. She allegedly shot Winslow four times with an antique handgun at the Hightower Manor retirement home in southwest Atlanta, where the two lived. “I did it and I’d do it again!” she allegedly told officers.Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-18-2005
Bobby -- "qwet" IS the same as a cow-lick, so why didn't I describe it as that? I don't know. Must be all this clear Aroostook County air, making me alittle 'spacey' (word from the 60's).Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle08-18-2005
Suerae - I do remember Bealier's (spelling?) on the corner, but I laso remember one a little up the street from me, I don't remember the name, but there were aprtments behind it, and it was on the left side of the street. Like I said I only lived there till I was 13 or so then we moved to Easton. The only people I remember was the Wilson's who lived next door to us, I think they may still live thererobyn08-18-2005
So is a "qwet" the same as a "cow-lick"?Bobby C.08-18-2005
Oh, Mr. Bolstridge, I have a '66 and '67 SHIP, and I'll look and see if I have '68. If I don't, I'm sure that my sister has one (PAC on here)There was one on E-Bay recently, I don't remember the yr. And VH......thanks a million for the Star Heralds.....got 'em today. They'll go with me to work tomorrow. It's very thoughtful of you to send them. I know that you have a dooryard, but what about the Houston neighbors?? Have a safe trip to SA. I hope that the trip home as empty nesters won't be too sad for you. Take care..BASme again, quickly08-18-2005
Let me tell you about my evenin'... After I got out of the quagmire (no remover needed, thanks, Bobby)I drove into my driveway and "pahhked my caah". I went right into the cellarway, got my parasol and headed for the piazza. (My piazza gets the blaring hot Tx sun, so I need the parasol if I'm gonna "sit a spell." I think I'm mixin' up Tx with Maine and patio with piazza)) Anyway, I took out the family album and there they were......cunnin' pictures of all of my grandkids. They are so cunnin'!(Thanks for that one Waldo, I'd forgotten it). Then, afta sittin' a spell, I went to the kitchen to make sure that the sideboards were all wiped clean.(Marion, I'd forgotten that one too). By now, it's nearly midnite here, so I'll just bypass the parlor and retire to the chamber (no pots and no judges either, thank you!) G'nite.BASCapitol City..Austin, Texas08-18-2005
Mr. Kenison was my favorite teacher at PIHS. He inspired me to do what I do today.Michelle Rickard (Schreiner)Woodstock, GA08-17-2005
I had Mr Lyford for Drivers Ed in 1975. He was a very nice nice man. It is a shame that they have taken Drivers Ed out of most of the schools.Michelle Rickard (Schreiner0Woodstock, GA08-17-2005
Checking the site, nothing to do this evening, just resting on the internet. I bought gas in Boise today for $2.41 at Maverick station. The temperature was about 90 degrees. I'm working on an Geo car; should get 48mpg. Sure would like to see SHIP 1968 year book. I was at Pine Street School and Cunningham JH in 1965 and our family moved to Idaho that summer. Hope to hear from some one.Wallace BolstridgeNampa, Idaho08-17-2005
I love reading all the Aroostook terms. How about this one. We are known for saying "rate there" instead of "right there". We also hate to put the "ah" sound on anything. So the words "idea and Katahin" are pronounced "ideer and Katardin". :-)Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.08-17-2005
LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME FROM YEARS GONE BY. IT'S GOT A DOOR YARD AND A CELLAR WAY AND A PIAZZA. AND I'LL BET INSIDE THERE WERE SEVERAL CHAMBER POTS. PROBABLY HAD A BACK HOUSE (OR OUTHOUSE) TOO. I WONDER IF IT STILL STANDS....FANCYNH08-17-2005
Continuing the discussion of " words and expressions not yet used by anyone outside Aroostook County," when my wife and I were stationed at Loring in 1967-68, she, being from Oregon, noticed a few expressions worth mentioning. An old gal said that a particular baby was cunnin'. -Probably spelled "cunning," but she meant it was a cute little thing, rather than being particularly intelligent. Another lady said that someone was "getting fleshy," meaning she was putting on weight. The KB also verifies that the term "sideboard" was new to her, too. In her part of Oregon, they called it a drainboard. BAS, the people in Oregon had dooryards, but they didn't know it. Maybe they'd just never gotten around to giving that item a name.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-17-2005
Write anytime ...love to hear from anyonekirk birdwatervile maine now Grew up in08-17-2005
If I did my math right, class of 1973 had a potential of 350 plus who could have,should have,might have,did not and did graduate. Some one correct me if I am wrong on the count.Rick BVancouver, Washington08-17-2005
How about: a "Hot Water Heater" and "Un-thawing" something frozen. :DGuest08-17-2005
I am loving the discussion of things people from PI say that others don't...and dooryard is definitely one I have had to explain to many people. But if you think that is bad...just mention a potato house to someone from further south than say Houlton (and I won't even get into the claim people make that I say the word potato funny!). And it drives me nuts when I tell someone down here I went hunting and they ask me "Did you catch a deer?". Uh...no...but I shot the heck out of it! And you know...don't think I ever ate venison but I do like deer meat. And when we used to cut wood...we always had a peavey on hand. The few people down here who even know what one is call it a cant dog. But perhaps the thing I get the biggest kick out of is when someone down this way finds I am from PI and say something like "Oh really, how many people were in your graduating class?" Unless they went to Cony, Lewiston or Portland - my 280+ always beats them and astonishes them.BobKManchester, Me.08-17-2005
IM BAAAAAAK How about (backhouse) :p B o T H ArchArch08-17-2005
N J McEntee How about Bibbit, that one has stuck with me for ever. I rebuilt a porch for my brother-in-law and all his kids run around yelling mama mama bibbit, bibbit. Being a dummy anglo it took me the longest while to figure that word out :D B o T H ArchArch08-17-2005
HMMM JHC Clips In the Army we knew them as J clips. Dick Delong I will let let you use your imagination on the name. In the Army they used a lot of spring clips on stuff and when you were down to your last one it would invariably go BOOOOIIIINNNNGGG right outta sight and you would automatically say J----- where did that go. I guess in oil bidness they used the whole epithet ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-17-2005
How about "qwet"? I know that's not how it's spelled, but if you're French -- like me and alot of people around here -- it means a little bunch of hair that sticks up -- like Alfalfa's "qwet" on the top of his head. Or "pishoo"? Again French for a type of knitted or crocheted bootie/slipper that mostly women and kids wear. My daughter asked a woman working in Wal-mart if they had anything like a "pishoo" and the woman showed her where the slippers and thick knitted socks were!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle08-17-2005
How about sideboards?Marian08-17-2005
OKKKKKK!!!!!If nobody else is going to bite, I will. What are JHC clips???????dick deLongscarborough, me08-17-2005
I've been sitting here laughing too at Bobby C. That's a good one, BC!pac08-17-2005
People in my office are wondering why I'm laughing right out loud at the computer screen. If they only knew......but then again, they wouldn't get it , would they? It's Maine humor. BC, you are sooooo funny! I knew that you'd have a good answer for us. Chamber pot,,,,,no thank you. Let's not even go there.BAS08-17-2005
Re cellarways/Quagmire-BAS: I was in Home Depot to get some JHC clips so I asked the kid if he knew which isle the cellarways were in and also the bags of quagmire remover. He said they didn’t carry any cell phone stuff and they didn’t have any stuff for sinkholes either. So I told him I thought I might know what isle the the cellarways were in and he said, “Which isle?”. “Presque Isle” I said. Then I took my clips and left. Man! this is my worst post yet!Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-17-2005
Several messages ago, someone asked about the huge paintings which were in the Northern National Bank. The bank had commissioned the painter to 'show the Aroostook County story of potato farming.' DG is right, they are on the 3rd floor of PI City Hall, right outside my door as a matter of fact! I keep a pretty close eye on them as well. Several years ago, I found the info about the paintings and this is what we know: They were painted in 1946 by Richard V. Ellery of Massachusetts. City Hall houses only 3 of the paintings -- they were donated in 1992 to the City and the people of Aroostook County. There are two more pictures around...a fishing scene and a hunting scene. Does anyone know where those 2 pictures are? Possibly Fort Fairfield? Anyway, Mr. Ellery was famous for his special commissions throughout the U.S., but in particular in New England. Stop by and see them sometime when you're in PI.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle City Hall08-17-2005
Richard Eselby... Would like to get in contact with you by e-mail concerning the Snark missile info you sent. Contact me at RAG111@webtv.netDGPI08-17-2005
BAS, your message is funny today! Enjoyed reading it. How about hot water bottles? We would take those to bed to keep warm when it was freezing in the chamber! Grandmother would fill it with boiling hot water. That was before we got electric blankets.pac08-17-2005
Who hasn't ????Suerae5608-17-2005
Have you guys and gals ever heard of a chamber pot??? :rolleyes:RonMass.08-17-2005
They say things diffrently here in southern Maine as well...Before I moved here, I used to cross the road, now I cross the way, I used to tuck my shirt in and now I plug it in...I used to shut the light off, now I close it...Thanks for the memories... :DGuestSouthern Maine08-17-2005
Yes, Pam, I do remember Gramp calling the upstairs a "chamber". I went to the dictionary and the first entry says "a room in a house, usually a bedroom". Maybe it comes from Old English. One sure doesn't hear it today, except in reference to "judge's chambers". I've really enjoyed this discussion about "dooryards". I guess it is unique to New England. Waldo, did Oregon have them? I'm going to ask a few people in my office today if they have one. Pam.....ask Dr Dillard.BAS08-17-2005
Nah, they've never heard of 'em here. I will never forget back in the 70's when I moved here and I told someone that "someone just drove into the dooryard" The response was "they just drove into the WHAT??" And then, trying to explain it was just as funny. It kind of reminds me of recently, in the middle of the night, my daughter in San Antonio got a knock on her door. Of course, she didn't open it, but did ask what they wanted. They guy and gal on the other side asked her to call a tow truck as he had driven into a "quagmire". Her response was the same....."you drove into a WHAT??" She'd never heard the word before. As it turns out, he was in a "quagmire" in more ways than one, he was with someone other than his wife. And cellarway.....I hadn't heard that word in 40 yrs, thanks for the reminder. We had one and it had alot of "stuff" in it....potatoes, Gramp's workclothes, the cat slept there, and junk. Bobby, what would Home Depot say to a customer who wanted one of those????Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)No dooryard Texas08-17-2005
All the talk about "door yards" made me think of when my dad would say "it's colder than a "moose yard" out there!:-)My daughter thought that was the funniest thing she'd ever heard. I didn't even know what it meant until a few years ago when my husband explained a moose yard to me...connie clairCalif.08-17-2005
My grandfather always referred to our big front porch as the piazza and the upstairs as the chamber. We had a cellar way also and a woodshed that was connected to the house. It was a fine looking place when we lived there, but now it is barely recognizable as to what it used to be.pacN'ville08-17-2005
When we northern maine people stop to visit a neighbor and we dont enter their home it is refered to as just a door yard call.We also have cellar ways which may be either from the outside into the basement or down the cellar stairs from the first floor.dick deLongscarborough, me08-17-2005
Re: Arches Piazza Hey! Guess what!.. I know what a Piazza is. My Grandfather lived in Gloucester and he had one.. Down on Main Street we only had a porch.. huh .. but we had two yard doors.Bobby C.08-17-2005
So.. in this picture of my place the dooryard would be the space in front of the doors in the front near where my social worker is standing and the ground by the door in in the back (which you can't see and I use to get away from the cops).. would not.Bobby C.08-17-2005
I always worked in a hospital on the East coast until the late 80s and Nurses called hospital gowns johnnys.. as they were designed after the johnny coats probably in ref. to civil war days..(who knows) anyhow I was reporting to my replacement on duty here in Wa. and I said a certain patient was awake and confused during the night and was wondering around holding his johnny in his hands .. needless to say I was promptly told they are called Hospital /or Patient gowns out here !HardysWA.08-16-2005
I had to look up dooryard although I had read about it. Having read about it now a "dooryard" makes sense. Where I live we have a cellar way. It seems that a "dooryard" is a term unique to the NE section of the USA and maybe in the old south? This bulletin board is very provocative. It made me do an internet search !!! :Djane08-16-2005
With all the speculation about "door yards", we would all be remiss in our duties as county folk to overlook the "cellar way", another item they likely won't stock at the Depot unless of course your intent were to purchase a nice set of stairs.dkilpatrickwisconsin08-16-2005
I did not know about Mr. Lyford's passing away. That is very sad. He was a very nice man and so was Mr. Keegan.Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt08-16-2005
Hi, I do not know what I was thinking when I asked about Mr. Lyford. My brother had Mr. Lyford for Driver's Ed. I had Mr. Desmond :rolleyes: He was a very nice man and a great DE. instructer. Thank God he had a set of brakes or we would have been floating in the river off the bridge near Gurettes store. :p I do think he was a little scared for a few seconds.... I did not drive any farm vehicles but I do have pictures of my brother at about age 5 steering a tracter on Jerry Gliddens farm with my dad. My brothers major accomplishment was to run over my "little red bucket" that I played with in the sand box... :mad:Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt08-16-2005
Hello everyone, How are things in the county today? It finally got cooler here in CT. at least for a few days. Now I can breathe again.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-16-2005
Bobby C I will bet you have never set on the piazza and watched the yard apes playing in the door yard :cool: B o T H Arch And i didnt say set on yer pizza!Arch08-16-2005
Yes, it was probably way too cold to go in the water. One October when I was up there, we went on a canoe ride at Squa Pan and it was so beautiful, you can imagine that time of year, the leaves were at their peak.pac08-16-2005
Pam - No I didn't go in the water. I did put my suit on and went on a house boat ride down the lake. It would have to be a lot hotter than it was for me to go in the water. Sure was beautiful tho!connie clairCalif.08-16-2005
Connie, did you swim at the lake? Maybe it was not warm enough. I would still have been tempted to go in the water.pac08-16-2005
And dooryards on a farm can be big, from the house to the barn, or the barnyard like ours was. :Dpac08-16-2005
A door yard is the yard in which your door opens up to...........Suerae5608-16-2005
Bobby C....do you have a back yard? That would be the yard without the door.FANCYNH08-16-2005
Daisy...did you tell me Haskalls? I remember Beaulieu's on the corner, then Frazier's and them my uncle Harry's IGA and right after that was my grandmother's house @ 65 Chapman Street. I do not remember a store on the corner of Phair and Chapman. Maybe that was there when we moved away to Saco/Biddeford area for awhile.FANCYNH08-16-2005
You just aren't from P.I. if you don't know what a dooryard is! Guest, I still don't know why you choose not to reveal who you are. Werid. But....to each their own. Thanks for the info you share........tenleewestport island, me08-16-2005
Bobby C Dontcha know that in fact there is one, mine and I aint told these Tejanos aboot it. ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-15-2005
Waldo, the PIHS numbers are down because of the much smaller population in the entire district. Many people have moved out of the area and those wonderful large families (like yours) are a thing of the past. Tenlee, I wouldn't say I was "educated" about PI issues. I'm not a native, but have lived and worked here for many years.GuestPI08-15-2005
I wasn't going to ask,but it's killing me. What is a "Door Yard"? Arch ? Have they got any door yards in Texas? These crackers at Home Depot down here said they don't carry them. Said they had a lot of doors tho',but that they were all inside.Bobby C.Largo,Florida08-15-2005
Gas here in Ft. Worth is 2.55-2.65-2.75 for the 3 grades. :eek: B o T H ArchArch08-15-2005
To Suerae, In most areas other than Maine.."DOOR YARD" is unknown to people and they just don't have a clue as to what it means.. I have gotten some wide eyed stares when I have said it.. here in Tacoma.. The weather here in Washington is almost idyllic.. it is a rainforrest on this side of the Cascades and a dry heat in the farming area with 4 seasons like Maine. on otherside of Mts. there are two Washingtons like there are two Maines.. when it hits 80 here everyone is just complaining sooo much.. it is 45 to 54 Averg.in winter and rainy, occassional snow down here but lots in the Mountains.. I see Mt Rainier from my porch and beyond it Mt St Helens..great weather but rainy in winter..I have a Door yard too lolHardys08-15-2005
Waldo, Oops, Yup, I meant to write $2.52 for gas down here on the coast. But I went by a place today and it's up a few cents from that now. I guess the bargain days are gone. Rats!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.08-15-2005
I just read your comments about Jim Lyford and his teaching driver's ed. I remember him as Jimmy, the greatest cross country runner PIHS had during the late 40's and early 50's. He was amazing. His track coach was Mr. Thompson, also a great person, who taught English, History, or whatever else they gave him. I had him for English as a ninth grader and World History in the eleventh grade. Jim was his pride and joy.EllenBradenton, FL08-15-2005
Hello, The store on the corner of Chapman and Phair Streets was owned by a family that lived on Phair Street - last name began w/ an H but I cannot remember full name. Can anyone else? They had one son. :confused:daisymid-atlantic08-15-2005
Robyn...that is where the fly dope comes in...it dosn't stop them from biting just dopes them up so that they dont care if they do or not...There were actually three stores down there...Beaulieu's on the corner, then Frazier's a littler farther up, then almost in their door yard was a third I cant remember the name of. Which one are you remembering.Suerae5608-15-2005
Suerae56 - I remember that store on Chapman st, but I didn't know that many people down on that end. I'm not sure about the names you mentioned to me. Just got back from the county, was up visiting family last week...I forget how pretty it is up there in the summertime...it was really nice, until I was bothered by mosquito's!RobynMass08-15-2005
PAC - Typically, we have less than four months w/o ac a year. Of that, we have maybe three weeks of demand for our furnace(s). Most two story homes here have an HVAC for each floor (No basements). You could become rich if you could ship "Aroostook County Fresh Air" to Houston. It's common to have a party for the holidays and have both the fireplace and ac on. Go figure. vhvhHou08-15-2005
VH.. I was in Texas Christmas 2002 and Brenda and I were getting ready to go somewhere. She went outside before I did and came back in and said it was humid out there. I thought she was kidding, but she wasn't.. it WAS humid and it was almost summer-like weather in December. Unfortunately for you Texans, you get hot weather longer than we do in Nashville. It doesn't get really hot here until June and ends by the middle to end of September.pac08-15-2005
I paid $2.51 for 91 octane on Saturday and today it's at $2.61. PAC, it's overcast and 91* here. That's two whole degrees cooler than Nashville. vhvhHouston08-15-2005
Suerae...you are so right and it is very sad. 67 degrees here and gas is $2.51 until I need some then it will be higher. Last time I bought some $40.00 to fill up. :eek: :-( :eek: :-( :eek: :-(FANCYNH08-15-2005
I had Mr. Cotton for drivers ed, gas is $2.59 a gallon, and it's wicked HOT here. Can hardly wait for cool weather.pac08-15-2005
Re Gas - Oil Adjusted for inflation, prices have yet to climb to the record levels reached in the 1980s. Gas prices in March 1981 would be $3.03 per gallon expressed in today's dollars, while a barrel of oil would be about $90. Difference is..most wells are past peak and not much new is being discovered plus world demand (China ect.) is increasing at a rate that almost certainly will challenge production. Add the cost of political instability to the mix just for kicks and you got a “situation” so to speak. We could soon be “up to our assets in alligators”, as the old Florida natives are fond of saying.Bobby C.08-15-2005
Fancy...you cant mention that anymore than they can God anymore...what a pity huh???Suerae5608-15-2005
Thank you, Daisy, for reminding me who told me that doggy do-do story. That was funny. I suppose one would not be allowed to say stuff like that in school anymore.FANCYNH08-15-2005
Hello again, I envy your temperature today ... this area has been living in air conditioning since spring ... I long for a cool night w/ a soft breeze coming through the screen. I believe that my husband and I were the first couple married by Jim Lyford, after he became a Justice of the Peace. The year was 1969 on April 19 ... we were married in my aunt's home in Castle Hill w/ just the family in attendance. Jim was a good driver ed teacher ... the things he stressed have saved me from a couple of serious accidents ... ironic that he should die from a collision w/ a moose. I will never forget the stories he told us in math class either; especially the one about gathering paper bags of dog droppings at Halloween, then setting them on fire on a neighbor's front steps. Anyone else ever hear that story? The picture of the Future Farmers ... isn't that Richard Tapley (later a military recruiter) w/ the gavel? One of the fellows sitting to his left is, I believe a Soucier ... his father owned a taxi in P.I. Another face I recognize in Butch ... cannot come up w/ the last name (forgive me, Butch) ... class of 1961. daisydaisymid-atlantic08-15-2005
Hello Daisy, Sorry for your loss. And sorry you had an unpleasant experience. There is a place right here in Crown of Maine that has business listings. Check it out...one button above Guestbook. Hopefully your trip was without incidents. Take care.FANCYNH08-15-2005
Greetings, I just returned from northern Maine. Since my mother's recent death, I have had to seek hotel accommodations in Presque Isle/Caribou area. The results have not been pretty! The places that have a liguor license seem more concerned w/ selling drinks, then w/ providing a quiet place for their hotel guests. The Northeastland Hotel and its coffee shop are shadows of their former selfs ... rooms with worn out bedding and linens ... carpets that are soiled ... all for $97 plus a night! Webmaster, please seek out ads from places that offer clean, quiet, and safe accommodations for their guests. I would appreciate have a list of such places for future visits. Daisy :-(daisymid atlantic08-15-2005
SOMEONE JUST POSTED THIS ON EBAY ITEM #7707029888. I THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS LOOKING FOR ONE THE OTHER DAY. I AM STILL LOOKING FOR '61.FANCYNH08-15-2005
#5255 entry...you seem to be educated on Presque Isle issues. Why don't you let us know who you are? Just curious.tenleewestport island, me08-15-2005
Meredith, Oops! Sorry! I meant $2.52. It was more than five minutes since I read your note, and my Random Access Memory got more random than usual.Waldo LVassalboro08-15-2005
Guest, (note #5255).-Got any idea why the student body numbers at PIHS are so low, compared to former years? Has the population of the town decreased markedly? Did people just stop having kids? "Less than 650" is getting down toward the numbers we had when this geezer was a student there. (About 500-something, I think.) Meredith, you have to have meant $2.55 per gallon; if not, I'll be down your way tomorrow to gas up. Just tell me where. :-)Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-15-2005
Tenlee, the student population at PIHS is currently less than 650. It is now a Class B school. Driver Ed is no longer taught as a regular subject, but it is available before and after school. Students have to pay to take it now. The simulators have been gone for many years,GuestPI08-14-2005
Tenlee...you're welcome. Have many photos, will share anytime.DGPI08-14-2005
DG thanks for posting the photo of Jim Lyford and Clarence Keegan! My sister is married to Hal, but boy does Tim (Lyford) look like his father did! Wow! Mr. Keegan was another awesome man! He was the assistant principal when I was there, and I got to know him real well. Seems I visited his office on numurous occassions. But he was so fair and gentle and just an all around great guy. Oh....the memories! Also, when I was in PIHS the population was about 1400 kids. I've heard it is around 800 now? Is that true?tenleewestport island, me08-14-2005
Another question is how many of you were married by Mr. Lyford??? Ive been to many JOP weddings and he was the one always officiating it. He was such a great man and I looked forward to seeing him in the summer at Old Orchard Beach coming into the store I worked at. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. :-)guestSouthern Maine08-14-2005
When I was a kid of 15 (1957), it was only required to answer correctly a few dumb questions about the driving laws and then you'd take your driver's road test. My road test came in my grandmother's 1954 yellow, 2-door Cadillac hardtop. Didn't need driver instructors. Here's Jim Lyford and Clarence Keegan in 1960. Jim died in that moose accident in May of 1998. Arch....many thanks for the AVR photos. My son and I printed them out from crwnofmaine last night....they came out excellent.DGPI08-14-2005
I had Mr. Desmond also for drivers ed back in about '66? Very nice man and learned well from him. I just remember him stepping on his brake when I'd take those corners too sharp! My husband had Mr. Cotton - also a very nice guy.connie clair$2.69/gal. Calif08-14-2005
HMMM That must have been a slip of the finger, you cant get gas here in TX for that! B o T H ArchArch08-14-2005
W0W THAT QUITE A DEAL ITS $2.55 HERE IN FL.N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS08-14-2005
Hi, Seeing the question about taking driver's ed makes me smile. I was one of those characters who learned to drive on the farm. Our family started learing to drive at age 5 by steering the tractor while others picked rocks behind it. Then we graduated to the old '47 Dodge pick-up and could hardly see over the dashboard. I remember it having a starter above the gas peddle. I also used to drive siblings to 4H from the Burlock Rd. to the Parkhurstsiding Rd. to the Kelly's when I was 13 - 15. I got my license at age 15 and started driving legally after that. Some of my siblings had to take driver's ed. They were able to drive quite well because of the "early training" they got on the farm. Kids don't get to do that anymore these days. Maybe it's a good thing, who knows. Mr. Lyford was such a nice man. It's so sad that he had to go so quickly and in such a tragic way. I'm sure he had many things that he wanted to accomplish. I plan to be in PI next week. Can't wait. Gotta get some new potatoes. :-) How much is gas in PI? It's $1.52 here on the coast. Wow, we may have to polish our bikes off.Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.08-14-2005
I took Driver's Ed. in 1969 from Jerry Desmond. Also a pleasure. The simulators were in place then so I was surprised to hear that they were still in use over twenty years later. There was a quirk with them though. If you wore white sox and sandals, every time you put on the left turn signal it would slow down to 15 mph. Then a small flashing light read "Welcome to the Sunshine State". I can only surmise that it was for those few snowbirds taking night classes. Gitty up. VhVhHot Here08-14-2005
I had Mr. Lyford for drivers Ed also. I do recall making several stops at his house on Barton St and also at the Sandwich Shop on the corner of Maple and Main (his son(s) own that) along with various other errands! He was a great driver's ed teacher, I enjoyed the experience a lot. I also recall hearing sevaral stories about his athletic days at PIHS! Tenlee, yes, I remember using those simulators when I was in drivers ed (1990). They seemed outdated then! I think Mr. Lyford was killed back in 1998. :-(WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-14-2005
Jim Lyford was the greatest driver's ed teacher ever! Do any of you remember how he'd make us drive to his house on Barton street, he'd go in and get a coffee cup full of coffee ( a mug...not a travel cup), and tell us "if you spill a drop I will fail you?" LOL Myself and my 3 sisters all had him for a teacher, and all got our license the first time. Of course my youngest sister Gail, ended up being his daughter-in-law! Do any of you remember the simulators? (for driving) I've never heard of any other school that has had them, and does PIHS still use them?tenleewestport island, me08-14-2005
Wow! I did not know that about Mr. Lyford. How horrible! :-(FANCYNH08-14-2005
Lois, The Lyford you had for Driver Ed in high school was Jim Lyford. It's his sons and grandsons that have sold ice cream at the fair in recent years. While returning to Presque Isle from Fort Fairfield where he had been to the funeral home, attending calling hours for another PIHS teacher, Jim's car hit a moose. He died a few hours later.GuestPI08-13-2005
Just checking in. Man is it hot here! It is about 86 degress with 99% humidity. Sure wish I was in Maine!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-13-2005
Bobby C Did the Gators get you? You must be plotting something up cause tne Army always claimed the quiet ones were up to something :D B o T H ArchArch08-13-2005
In the "Disscusions " there's an on going topic people are trying to find out the original name of Presque Isle? It is interesting to read the comments ?tried it ?HardysBeautiful Pacific Northwest !08-13-2005
Fancy, Pat and Sandra are the best friends I have..Godparents to my daughter...I'm Godparent to their son. They live in Orrington, ME and if you want to e-mail me I'll give you their address, e-mail and home..phone # also.. Arch, Don't know if Pat worked for Shalek Bag or not. That's a possibility, then he went into the Army and came back and worked for N/E ..Delta until retirement.MetaChelsea, ME08-13-2005
DG Here is another AVRR photo, in front of the station. B o T H Arch Is that what used to be the Red Cross building?Arch08-13-2005
Marion You are welcome, I think (?) I flew NEA A couple of times back in 61 when I joined the Army and once after that. I remember missing my connecting flight to PI and spent the night locked in the BGR terminal. They closed down after the last flight in. META You mentioned Pat, there was A Pat ? that worked at Shalek, I think he helped Jim make the mats that the bags were printed with, could that be the same person? B o T H Arch According to Delta you can still buy this emblemArch08-13-2005
Arch, Seeing the picture of the Northeast plane brought back a happy memory. Whenever I flew from Houston to Presque Isle years and years ago, I flew from Boston up on Northeast. When they sat down the tune "Yellow Bird" was played over the speakers. I loved it!! Thanks for the memory!! Your Texas CousinMarianHouston08-13-2005
META...Pat is my cousin. I haven't seen them in years. I did talk to Rena, his sister, about a month ago. Rena and I were in the same class.FANCYNH08-13-2005
I was just browsing the site and reading some of the postings. I sure wish I could have made it to the Fair this year. Is the Lyford's ice cream the same Lyford that I had for Driver's Ed in high school? Also the picture of the "red hot dog" on the couch is sooo cute. My brother and sister-in-law have a "red hot dog"also and his name is "Jordan" If anyone is interested I will tell you about my experience in 8th grade math club with Ms.Fairweather...just let me know as I do not want to be a pest on this site :pLois (McIntyre) AlixCt08-13-2005
Hello, Has anyone been to PI and back? If so, did you go to the Fair? How was it?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-13-2005
Arch, thanks for posting the great photo..yes, many senior moments!! Jim logged on to COM once so I know he monitors the site..sure hope he responds. I must tell Pat about this site..he and his wife, Sandra (Akley), are very good friends of mine. Well, it's 92 with high humidity in Chelsea, ME..but it does cool down at night now so we can open the windows.Meta08-13-2005
Hi Meta Yes it is the same Jim Clark, I worked with him in the middle 60s at Shaleks for a year. There were quite a few of us from Mapleton working there at the time. Now that you mention it, I remember Ralph Griffen worked there also. Senior memory moment I guess. B o T H ArchArch08-13-2005
Arch..the Jim Clark I know worked at PQI for Northeast then went to Bangor and retired from Delta there. Delta also relocated Pat Kennedy and Ralph Griffin from Mapleton. They have a "Yellowbird" reunion each year down in Southern Maine. I sure remember those beautiful planes flying into PI twice a day. My first plane flight was to NY City on the prop Northeast when I was 14..what a thrill! Frank Perreault was the N/E manager for all those years.MetaMid-Maine08-13-2005
Or the Jim Clark who worked in BGR for Delta or for Oneida Silversmiths or for Rod Brewer if my memory serves me correctly. B o T H ArchArch08-12-2005
Or the Jim Clark who worked at PQI for Delta Airlines? Regards, vhVhHOU08-12-2005
Is that the same Jim Clark who used to work for Shalek Bag Co? B o T H ArchArch08-12-2005
Bobby C You are gonna hafta try really hard to beat me Bo T H ArchArch08-12-2005
RED HOTDOGS !Hardys08-12-2005
RED HOT DOGS RED HOT DOGS RED HOT DOGS GUESt :cool:Guest08-12-2005
As my OLD friend, Jim Clark used to say...four seasons in Aroostook County Winter,Fourth of July, Northern Maine Fair..and Bank your House. Hi to JoAnne from me, Jim. Of course Pat remembers the time we went to Quebec and heard the ad on their radio about MacaLuck Chain Saws!!MetaNot too far from you J. Clark08-12-2005
:-) ":>) you're way "kewl " too funny !!JH08-12-2005
I'm doin'mt "WE must WE must"...exercises right now.The older I get the better my chances of winning.Bobby C.08-12-2005
Hey Arch and Bobby C. Did one of you write that you two are going to have a T shirt size contest.. ah will it,.. er be (wet one)shhhhh?JH08-12-2005
One of the docs just came to me and said, "See, I'm wearing my blueberry tie that I got in Maine". I told him Maine blueberries are the best because they are smaller and much better tasting. Isn't everything better in Maine? Ay-yuh.pac08-12-2005
DG, Thank you for the memory of that classic old bank. Without these old pixs, I would probably never even think about these old landmarks. And Pam, thanks for thinking of it to begin with!connie clair08-12-2005
DG.. Why not every Friday post a new/old photo of PI. We love them and you've got em all.pac08-12-2005
DG...you bring back so many wonderful memories with your pictures...Thank You !!!Suerae5608-12-2005
Thank you, DG. Do you know where those pictures came from? I love this picture.pac08-12-2005
pac....Of course I have a photo of the interior of the NNB. The paintings which were on the wall now hang on the 3rd floor of city hall. I'm keeping an eye on them to makesure they simply don't disappear into the dark of night. I believe this photo comes from perhaps 1960 or so.....maybe earlier.DGPI08-12-2005
Pam - You know I didn't have one donut! There was just too much other stuff to eat like whoopie pies (homemade by my cousin) as well as homemade date squares etc. Oh - and of course Houlton Farms Dairy freeze! I've never heard of Mike's in Perham. But if we'd known, I'm sure we would have made an effort to go there. Abbey did buy some Mrs. Dunsters donut holes and took them up to camp. You should have seen us though when we went into the grocery stores and saw all of the yummy stuff that you can't buy out here. Abbey was like a kid in a candy store. She loves the sweets! And of course we can't forget the Humpty Dumpty p'tatoe chips. You know I didn't even have any Wise chips - my favorite! We need to go back :-)connie clair08-12-2005
DG..do you have an old photo of the inside of the old Northern National Bank? I remember those huge pictures they had in there of the potato harvest. Connie, did you get any good Maine donuts? That is one thing I wanted. If you go to Mike's in Perham, you have to be there early, it is closed by lunch time. So we went to Ouellette's in Caribou to get some. I think that's the name.Pam C08-12-2005
I see it's currently 63* in P.I. Yup - the fair's over. Time to bank the house! ;-)connie clair08-12-2005
Tenlee, re: Lyford's ice cream. My girlfriend went and bought the ice cream in the same spot that it always was. I didn't personally see who was working it, but it was the same delicious ice cream with the chocolate coating rolled in peanuts! I just figured it was Lyford's. Maybe someone else took it over? It is somewhat of an icon to me just like Aucoin's french fries. I hate to see them leave! Let me know if they were indeed there this year.....connie clairCalif.08-12-2005
Connie C. re: 5201 post. Did you really have Lyford's ice cream? I didn't think they were at the fair this year. Hal is my brother-in-law, and I was under the impression this was the first time in years, they would NOT be at the fair. Just curious.tenleewestport island, ME08-12-2005
Bobby C I hope no one mentions my t shirt size or we will be inundated with nauties :D B o T H ArchArch08-11-2005
Hey! Just now! An Oil and Gas thing! Red hot dogs,Red Hotdogs , Red DogsBobby C.08-11-2005
Arch Too quiet for ya..ain't it..tryin' to get sumthin' rollin' here ain't ya. Those Google logarithms make some bad mistakes. Me and Ms.Fairweather are not the ideal poster children for "Romantic Maine"Bobby C.08-11-2005
Webmaster Now that is a good one, I bet Bobby C didnt even notice. B o T H Arch ;-)Arch08-11-2005
Glad to see you back, Connie. Sounds like you had a great time in Maine. Will write more later, very busy at work this week..will check COM later. :-)pac08-11-2005
Hi again, My first entry was too long to submit! So I had to leave some stuff off. Pam - yes we did fly into Bangor. I personally prefer jets as Odie & I have had some bad experiences with "tree toppers". On our way home, we sat on the tarmack in Philadelphia for 3 hours due to T-storms. Not real pleasant, but we survived. Got into L.A. 3 hours late. Sure did enjoy the beauty of Aroostook County this time of year... Later......connie clair08-11-2005
Hello! Abbey, you beat me to the punch, but you covered just about everything for me, so that saves me some time! It will take me a week to catch up on all the entries. Yes - we got back Monday night, but I didn't get back up here to Wonder Valley until yesterday. I'd been gone for 2 weeks and a day. DG - we didn't realize you were at the fair on Wed. nite, or we would have hunted you down and said hello! We had a great time eating all the yummy stuff ie. Aucoin's french fries, Lyford's ice cream and red hot dogs. And the music was great. Harper went on 9 rides and had a ball. Don't want to open a can of "worms", but I especially enjoyed the song about Jim Cullen. Would you happen to know if there is a recording of that? Will give you our addresses to send the photos if Abbey hasn't done so already. I am so jet-lagged right now that I can't think straight! Anyway... can't wait to start "summering" at St. Froid Lake! Abbey mentioned the moose sightings, but she didn't say how close! A young bull walked right past the camp just about 50 feet from the shore, and Abbey got awesome video of it as it was feeding. The other one we sighted, and got a nice snap shot of, was on Rte.11 on our way up to the lake. It was a good size female. Abbey did a u-turn in our rented "under cover" white Crown Victoria and just about scared me to death!:Dconnie clairdry/hot Calif.08-11-2005
Abbey et al..... You're reading my mind this morning; I was just about to go to crownofmaine and ask you or your mother what your addresses are. I have copies of the photos we took in the office of you 3....one of the nicest pictures ever taken on the planet Earth. If you'd rather, send me your address and your mother's to my e-mail RAG111@webtv.net. I realize it's like heaven on earth here in the summer, but many days during the winter are quite desolate and sometimes hardly livable.DGPI08-11-2005
Hi DG! Just got back late Monday night from a MOST FABULOUS trip in Aroostook County! Thanks for posting the cute photo of us....we 3 had a great time! It was great meeting you, & seeing all the neat memorabilia in your office! Enjoyed the fair, lobster, (a 3.5 pounder!)lobster rolls, clams,Winnies Dairy Bar, whoopie pies,Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips, new p'tatoes, fiddleheads, red hot dogs, 2 AWESOME moose sightings(exciting for us city people!)fresh air......the list goes on and on..... you are all so lucky to live in such beautiful country. The next time I'm stuck in traffic on a Southern California freeway, I'll just close my eyes and pretend I'm sitting on a porch enjoyng the silence of a peaceful afternoon at St Froid Lake!!!Abbey HaagsmaOntario, CA08-10-2005
Just made a guest book entry & It did not post.....just checkingAbbey Haagsma08-10-2005
Arch, yep, Google does indeed read the guestbook and select what it *thinks* are appropriate ads. I got a chuckle over this after reading about Bobby and MISS Fairweather then seeing "Romantic Maine" as one of the ads :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-10-2005
Knock it off Meta ! Now I'm gonna have dreams about that tonight.Bobby C.08-10-2005
DG..Had the right location for the Cannon residence, however, it was not Clyde Clukey's home..it was just a little to the right (north) of the where the Clukey's lived...next to the Dobson's..(per sister Opal's recolection). Larry had an older sister named Esther. Too bad about "the" clock..and yes, it was an old, heavy thing. Chimed in lots of late arrivals at Cunningham (Bob, you there?!) I just can't get my head around Bob and MISS Fairweather in the same bed..but the thought is sure good for a giggle!!meta08-10-2005
Is it a coincidence or is Google trolling this guest book, every time something is mentioned specifically ie Gas or Oil drilling or the last time I noticed, red hot dogs it pops up in the add block just below the sign guest book gizmo! The bad thing about the red hot dog add was they said new or used. :rolleyes: B o T H ArchArch08-10-2005
Bobby C Nah, they are stealing the natural gas under my property. This gas field that I live on is super hard shale and until recently there was no way to get the gas out. Now there are rigs every where. In Texas because of the oil boom a zillion years ago some Carpetbagger lawyer figured a way to screw people real well. What they did is go around buying Mineral Rights for a few cents an acre from these hard up farmers and ranchers. Consequently people who buy property now adays dont own the mineral rights and are POed royally. I tried to by my rights but the land owner wanted more than what the land was worth for them. It is about the same thing as the paper companys did in Maine when they bought so called grass rights to all the state owned land in the state. HMMM must have been those same carpet baggers came down here to Tejas? B o T H ArchArch08-10-2005
That deal where the Cinema was scheduled to find itself in new quarters (Porteous)hasn't been discussed lately....no idea.DGPI08-10-2005
I knew that the court case between Lowe's and K-Mart had been settled a few weeks ago I saw that in the BDN...but when it was first reported in the BDN and/or Star Herald it was reported that Hoyt's would move into the mall beside Staples. Did that also go sour ???Suerae5608-10-2005
Suerae....Lowes is scheduled to go in the exact same place as the theatre. The holdup has been some kind of squabble over parking area between Lowes and K-Mart. Must be straighten around by now. Whether or not Home Depot will be with us in the near future remains to be known........DGPI08-10-2005
Thanks for setting ME staight on the lows I guess I jumped to conclusions.. thanks for setting Me staight.. :oHardys08-10-2005
I thought the theatre was going to go in beside Staples where Filen's use to be???Suerae5608-10-2005
Regarding Howard Hughes' squeeze, Jane Russell, back in the '40's.....Booby was right about Howard's new "contraption". Good going.DGPI08-10-2005
Hold it! Loewes and Lowes are two different enterprises...one shows movies and the other sells hammers. The Lowes which is coming to P.I. is the hammer store...will be erected in the same spot as the Cinema which will be torn down shortly.DGPI08-10-2005
Bobby, well said about it being part of our culture. It would be nice if Lowes would keep the theater open. Unfortunately, I doubt that will happen. DG, when you refer to the oil barrons, do you mean the group in Presque Isle that keep the price of gas so artificially high? ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-10-2005
I understand that we have 10 billion barrels of oil at ANWAR. However, all that oil is destined to be sold overseas......not one drop to Americans further enriching the politicians and oil barons who run the country. Shameful, what?DGPI08-10-2005
Re: Cinema closing ..towards the end of the article in thBDN it mentions that the theatre sets on the land that LOWES wants to place it's new home/hardware center..the Lowes stores have out bid and pushed out alot of other store of the same type business here on the west coast...also they own theaters here and may operate that one adjacent to their new store? who knows..HARDYS..nw08-10-2005
Re: movies and DVD's. I prefer going to the theater. I own one DVD, sad huh? Not really. I have a hard time finding something I want to watch when I go to the video store (I rarely go). I go to movies before 6:00 PM and pay $6.00. I never get popcorn and drinks, but recently I did get some and it was more than the ticket. I actually live in Hermitage which is part of Nashville, and they took away our movie theater here also; I go to Opry Mills theater near Opryland Hotel.pac08-10-2005
It is amazing how living away and looking at the Class reunion photo.. everyone looks like what I remembered their parents to look like.. :rolleyes:jhcyberspace/Regal Cinema08-10-2005
Yah gotta have a movie theater even if it has to be subsidized by the community. We learned everything we know at the movies.. Waldo learned how to fly an airplane and I came real close to learning how to kiss girls. Besides, Saturday afternoon was a social event for us. Goes beyond the film and can't be replaced by sitting at home watching DVD's.Bobby C.Largo08-10-2005
Re DG device: World's first conical Bra?Bobby C.08-10-2005
Theater dress code: Yup,you guessed it. Bathrobe and Kleenex boxes. Stay a week or so. Price: 2,750.20Bobby C.08-10-2005
DG, I agree with you regarding the reason why movie attendance is down, especially in economically-challenged N. Maine. What i'm worried about is what effect not having any theater will have on the community. Going to the movies on a Saturday night is really an embedded part of our culture as Americans (maybe that's bad). I think not having that option anymore in Presque Isle will take something away from the area, especially as far as the younger crowd is concerned. It will probably add fuel to their arguement "There's nothing to do around here" and will further hasten their departure as they get older. I hardly ever go to the theater myself, but knowing I will no longer have that option doesn't sit well with me. So yeah, I think it does take something away from the community. Hopefully it will only be temporary! Maybe this wouldn't have happened if I'd bought more $6 bags of popcorn?Webmaster08-10-2005
Nah, I like "Outlaw" featuring that special contraption Hughes had to design for Russell. Let's see...what was that "contraption", I have forgotten. Booby, er Bobby C....do you recall?DGPI08-10-2005
Nah.. Keep it simple. Just serve red hotdogs and vodka and play "Night of the Iguana " over and over again.Bobby C.08-10-2005
Cheryl.... Find the girl in pink in the center. Count two over to your right....that's Sandra A.....DGPI08-10-2005
This is great. I am in New York right now and can see something familiar from my computer! :-)Carrie WinslowMapleton Maine08-10-2005
on entry #5165 which one is Sandra Ackley?cherylfl08-10-2005
Re: Braden Theatre.......Because of DVD's, high popcorn, soda and ticket prices in the theatres, movie attendance is way down and promises to go even lower. "DG Turner Classics Movie Emporium" sounds like a crash course in learning all about Chapt. 11 and the road leading to it. What are we gonna watch..."Barbarosa" with Hanoi Jane or the 1942 Howard Hughes' classic,"Outlaw", featuring one of his favorite starlets, Jane Russell? Methinks buggy whips will make a quicker comeback before movie goers knock the theatre doors down again.DGPI08-10-2005
Re Braden Theater: "DG Turner Classics" Serve drinks and dinner with the movie. Cecil B. DeDGBobby C.08-10-2005
According to the Bangor Daily News today, North East Cinema (Presque Isle's only movie theater - near the mall) may be shut down August 18th. The article says that confirmation from the company hasn't been obtained yet but that employees have already been given notice. No more movies in Presque Isle! :eek: Maybe DG can renovate and reopen the Braden?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-10-2005
Arch: In the old days you would have seen a forest of them.Bobby C.08-10-2005
Arch: My work was in building refineries and LNG plants so I'm not and expert in sludge extraction. We talk about "pools" of oil, but in fact the stuff exists between the grains of porous rock like sandstone. Because the pipe that drives oil drills is surprisingly flexible, a horizontal well can snake around to reach isolated pockets or follow a reservoir that meanders across the terrain. In the old days, you'd move 200 feet and drill another well. Horizontal drilling has evolved over the past 25 years. The record hole is a long-haul monster that wanders almost 7 miles, on the coast of southern England in the Wytch Farm oil field. Arch..I think they are stealing the oil under your land.Bobby C.Largo,FL08-10-2005
I see him! :-)pacNashville08-10-2005
Do you see him??? ;-)Jh08-09-2005
Bobby C You work in the oil bidness, how in ^%#$@^ do they drill horizontally? I live smack in the big middle of the Barnett Shale gas field and all the drilling is supposedly horizontal. I leave here at 4:00 am and we can see 7 working rigs between here and Fort Worth. :confused: B o T H ArchArch08-09-2005
Oh, my gosh. Meta, forgot that we once owned the Cunningham clock. Angie and I are here talking about it since you mentioned it on crownofmaine. We had it in the office for a time than sold it. Could kick my butt now for letting it go. It was big, heavy and cumbersome. Wish I could go back and retrieve it, but that's impossible. Now, Larry Cannon. I thought the Cannons lived on the right side going north just this side of McDonald's right before one gets to South St. Am I wrong? Clyde Clukey's house? Set me straight because I'm writing a bit on his father who was aboard the U.S.S. Missouri when the Jap surrender was signed Sept.2, 1945.....DGPI08-09-2005
DG That AVR photo was one I found on the web. B o T H ArchArch08-09-2005
Hi, just checking in to say hiLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-09-2005
Hi DG..I certainly will get a copy of this week's Star Herald with your article. Larry Cannon...wow that is a name from way back. He used to live on Main Street where Clyde Clukey lived for many years until they tore all the houses down. I must credit my sister, Opal, with this suggestion of what to do with Cunningham School and I think it's a great idea. Why not use it for a new city recreation center. It is a great central location, and could be utilized for so many other things. The gym could provide a great after school rec program, the library is perfect for Senior Citizens to read and the top floors could be utilized for offices or whatever. Maybe they could make the "little gym" for a swimming pool!! (Now THAT's an off the wall suggestion, huh) Anyway...for what it's worth. Opal also wanted to know if Angie still had the clock from Principal Smith's office?MetaChelsea, ME08-09-2005
Arch... Awhile ago you posted a photo of an AVR car sitting in front of the station down on Riverside. If I send you $6, could you make me a glossy 8x10 (good quality)at Wal*Marts? Or, trust me with the original, send it on, I'll make my copy and return the original. Love the shot for my photo collection of old P.I.DGPI08-09-2005
Ya, but, Booby, er, Bobby C., you'll have to share your bed with the ghost of Ms. Fairweather. Now, if that's a good trade-off for being just a short ways down the hall from the toilet,(what is it now...5 times getting up?) then you'll be happy. However, if you should happen to be a snorer and should you to keep her up all night cutting zzzzz's, then woe be unto you, buster..... SMACK, WHAAMM, KURTHUMP!DGPI08-09-2005
Roger, my family moved there, too, after the barn burned on the Reach Road and the folks sold the farm. We were at the Acres for a few months until we moved to State St. You and I are in the Kindergarten picture. What cute kids!!!LindaOakland, ME08-09-2005
actually, that is rtoddking.compac08-09-2005
Fancy, Thank you for telling us about www.toddking.com. I just looked at it and it IS beautiful. I just started looking and will return to it.PAC08-09-2005
DG.. Whenever they complete the transitioning of Cunningham to a home for Senior peeples, I’d like to get a room where Ms. Fairweather’s class was. Right down there at the end of the hallway and near the restrooms ‘cause I pee a lot now. Not because I’m old, but because I drink a lot of…uhh..coffee. Can you put in a good word for me?Bobby C.Largo,FL08-09-2005
RAD... I know you don't get the Star-Herald, but in tomorrow's issue in my monthly local history column, "Forgotten Times", is a piece on V-J Day..August 14th will be the 60th anniversary of that day, the last day of WW11 or, more specifically, September 2, 1945 when Japan signed their surrender. Next week I'll feature a few boys from P.I. who served in the military during the war years (1941-1945). One of those featured will be your father who was one of three who served as Gen. MacArthur's honor guards at General Headquarters just 1/2 mile from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. At that you were living in Orono with your mother and grandmother. I shall also mention others including my father who wore the wings of not only the American Air Command, but also those of the RCAF (Royal Canandian Air Force). Others included will be Larry Cannon's father, a Hafford from Howard St. and two who survived the Bataan Death March in April of '42. Each boy has a story.....DGPI08-09-2005
THAT Aerial Tour OF PI SCHOOLS WAS NICE. ALSO CHECKED OUT ALUMNI...SOME NICE CLASS REUNION PICS THERE. DG...Thx for letting me know...the good old mail is slow, I think. You are very welcomed..enjoy!FRANNH08-09-2005
Fancy... Received the DVD...many thanks.DGPI08-09-2005
Just like checking in on my old hometownSara ThomasVirginia Beach VA08-09-2005
Waldo..Thanks ..I loved looking at the website.. altho Gouldville is probably too old to be on there , last time 200 I was In PI my Aunt had an apt in the old training school it was made into apts. thanks again..HardysTacoma08-09-2005
Hardys, I got lucky and was able to find the rest of that Cunningham Middle School picture on the web. I presume you looked at the rest of the aerial photos on the SAD#1 web site. Hooey! They sure have added a lot to the high school building since I left town! For anyone else who's interested in taking the aerial tour, go to the "sad1.k12.me.us" web site, and, under "INFO" on the left-edge menu, you'll find the Aerial Tour link. -Great bunch of pictures!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-08-2005
Hi Couz from Gray I thought everyone needed a good laugh. B o T H Arch Say HI to the other half for usArch08-08-2005
:-( supposed to Cunningham it is very Large Pic.Hardys...08-08-2005
Found online...HardysGreat Northwest08-08-2005
About Fairview Acres. My Mom and I lived there while my Dad was overseas. I'm sure there were a lot more of families like this. When Dad came back we moved out to the Reach Road. I have a few memories of Fairview Acres. Going over to the Coal pile which they used to heat the base. Getting polywogs(spelling) out of a pond and waiting for them to grow into frogs. Something about the grandstand at the fairgrounds burning down. etc Was only about 6 years old then.RADNova Scotia08-08-2005
Hello friends, aanother hot and humid day here in CT. I just got home from work and I am already wilted! How is the weather in PI?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-08-2005
Webmaster....I'm unable to access the photo postings without a password. Do I have one?DGPI08-08-2005
No,Ilive where taxes are much lowerRoland Cyr08-08-2005
Methinks perhaps FANCY grew up on Blake St.....DGPI08-08-2005
Alan Frank-- aka Arch---Loved the picture, Your "Gray" cousinArleneGray08-08-2005
You're right Arch. The picture is clearly a drawing or perhaps an artistically enhanced tracing of a photograph. It is not a exact copy of a photograph. Sorry Fancy, but pictures do lie sometimes. :rolleyes:Native BornTexas08-08-2005
Fancy, what a beautiful woman you were/are!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska08-07-2005
me, you are correct it was Winky Dink and You. I do not know why I typed Rinky Dink as I always referred to Winky Dink. Thank you for the correction and the information. I will check out the site so I can prove that I am not totally nuts.lol :DLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-07-2005
Hello, just checking in before bedtime. I have to be in work early tomorrow so I must get my "rest". Hope everyone had a nice and relaxing weekend.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-07-2005
HMMMMM OK I still go with my first guess, I run that pic through a enlargement program that I have and could not detect a screen. A photo is screened so that you get the shades of grey and not just black and white. Now, the photo you posted before that was as you said taken from print because you can see the screen. B o T H ArchArch08-07-2005
Lois, The show you refer to was "Winky Dink and You." You can read about it on the internet. You can also buy the episodes on DVD and well as the magic kit itself. I tried to post the URLs of the websites, but Crown of Maine kept telling me that some of the words in the message were invalid. I assume it was the URLs. You can find them if you go to Google and type in "Winky Dink"MePI08-07-2005
DRAWING?? THAT'S A COPY OF MY HIGH SCHOOL MUG SHOT. I CAN'T AFFORD PICTURES, ONLY COPIES.FANCYNH08-07-2005
Roland Cyr Did you live on the State Road? I told my wife that the drawing that Fancy posted (Post 5128)looked like one done by one of the Cyr boys from State Road. B o T H ArchArch08-07-2005
the poll ask if PI taxes are to high! Of course they are to high!!!Roland CyrSunapee, NH08-07-2005
The Pee Wee Hermon made me chuckle. Does anyone remember the "Rinky Dink" show? The little song went something like Rinky Dink and me, Rinky Dink and You.....He always had a secret message and you needed to have a special green plastic covering for your tv in order to de-code it. Please tell me I'm not crazy. No one around here has ever heard of it and look at me like I'm 3 short of a six pack...coca cola of course!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-07-2005
DG..I guess what your saying is no. Who would I contact to find out if there are other pictures? ARCH...Me in 57.FANCYNH08-07-2005
Good afternoon. I remember Larry Kitchen. He and my brother were friends. Did he go into full time ministry?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-07-2005
OOOOOPPPPSS B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch08-07-2005
Fancy If you will tell me what your nane is I will contact friends in Mapleton and see if we can come up with a pic. Yes, I knew Bobby, he was my cousin. This is me in 57. B o T H ArchArch08-07-2005
Fancy.. In my formerly nicotine-stained fingers I hold a book full of Delano's photos from the 1940's. The book is titled "Acadian Hard Times" and features photos from the "Valley"--Fort Kent, Van Buren Madawaska, Frenchville, Wallagrass etc. The book was published by the University of Maine Press. No doubt there are others full of different pictures from different parts of Maine and the U.S.DGPI08-07-2005
When it's hot and humid I wish I could go here for a few minutes. www.rtoddking.com/ chinawin2003_hb_if.htm It's beautiful!FANCYNH08-07-2005
Fancy.. isn't it odd how we never knew anything of what our friends lived in as not good enough or run down that seems to be an Aroostook/ Maine thing for our age group all we saw was someone we liked to be with, simple but perfect life.. for those times.. I used to spend nights with friends in the Acres it was okay with me.. and everyone looked out for each other's kids and for the cramped closeness never had the fighting as now we do in some areas.. thanks for the memory and the pics :-)HardysTacoma08-07-2005
Thanks, ARCH. I was hoping someone, somewhere would have a picture of my 2nd grade class, circa 1950-51. No pictures? How can you remember what you looked like? That might have been a first grade picture..I can't remember. Did you know Robert Archer? He was in my class. Did I already ask you that? Geeze!FANCYNH08-07-2005
Fancy In was class of 61 but didnt graduate. Also no class pictures, I dont ever remember having one. B o T H ArchArch08-07-2005
P.S. THE PIC IS OF FARM WORKERS AT LUNCH ON EITHER FRANK HUSSEY OR ALBERT BREWER FARM (CARIBOU?) I ONLY KNOW ONE PERSON (MY DAD IN THE LEFT FOREGROUND).FANCYNH08-07-2005
DG...WOULD YOU HAVE A HARD COPY OF THIS? THIS ONE IS SCANNED FROM MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM OF DEC. 31,1978 AND IS NOT VERY CLEAR. ORIGINALLY TAKEN IN 1940 BY JACK DELANO, PHOTOGRAPHER WHO TOOK A LOT OF PHOTOS OF THE HARVEST THAT FALL FOR THE FARM SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE THE MST SAID THEY OBTAINED THE ORIGINALS FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. :-)FANCYNH08-07-2005
What a wonderful site. i have or had relatives from PI. Never been there but it sure sounds nice.visitor 2new jersey08-07-2005
To DG..A Million Thanks for the identification of the FFA members! LOIS...I also had friends who lived in Fairview Acres and I don't recall it ever looking like that but maybe because we were kids we didn't notice or even care. Our friends were there and that was all that mattered. ARCH..Did you graduate in 1961? Do you have any class pictures of elementary school in Mapleton?FANCYNH08-07-2005
well,it has been nice reading the latest postings. Have a wonderful Sunday!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-06-2005
I was sad to see the condition of the Fairview Acres in the picture. It was never like that when I was there. I had friends who lived there and it was ok. Wow what a difference a million years makes!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-06-2005
I was just reading the postings and the one about the Fairview Acres interested me as I lived quite close to them. We always got a good collection from there on Halloween. Why did they destroy it and what is there now?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-06-2005
Hello, How is everyones summer going?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut08-06-2005
My Hero This is after he got around those Florida people :-( B o T H ArchArch08-06-2005
Am I Aware? Sho Nuff :D Both ArchArch08-06-2005
Arch..were you aware that Peewee Herman lived right down the road from Meta on North Main StreetBobby C.Largo,Florida08-06-2005
I have it on good athority that this is a most recent photo of Bobby C B o T H ArchArch08-06-2005
Meta.. I look more like this now..but I have the same bad habits.Bobby C.08-06-2005
Meta.. Bobby C. angelic, alterboyish, maybe even saintly? Boyz, I'm a bit miffed. Perhaps you were talking about Charlie D.. If you were, I'm still miffed.DGPI08-06-2005
Sadly, I must report that the 77 year old grandmother who narrowly escaped the house which blow up (LP gas explosion) at Echo Lake a few days ago died today. It was first reported that she had simply burned her hands, but not to be......DGPI08-06-2005
Hey Bob, you told me our classmates were "frozen in time" for you...well, this photo of you and Charlie is exactly as I remember YOU..I've seen Charlie since '59 Would love to know if you still have that angelic, alterboy face!! (of course, there's the diabolitcal glint in the eyes if you look close)! This is such fun!MetaSouth of PI08-06-2005
And heeeeere's .. DGBobby C.08-06-2005
..and besides..I have a recent picture of DG that proves he stole our formulae. And if Chamberlain is still around,I'm freaken' telling. A person who can run five miles on a red hot dog ? C'mon.Bobby C.08-06-2005
Glenn Chamberlain.. what a memory... he was an avid chessplayer too hardly ever could outwit him.. he used rule THE LAB !!! thanks for the memory.. also the picture of the Acres i just think alot of the old places like that will be forgottenHardys...Tacoma08-06-2005
Yeah..DG..I had an ace and Charlie had and ace (and a king that he didn't tell me about) and we walked straight into a world full of people with a full deck.Bobby C.08-06-2005
Regarding the photo in posting 5095.....If I remember correctly, the "pair of aces" are performing genetic coding (DNA) experiments under the auspices of Glenn Chamberlain. The "aces" were well ahead of their times and spent most weekends during the school year behind closed doors in the lab; hardly any social life. Shameful, because only a short time after a couple of dudes, Crick and Watson, unleased the secrets of the DNA helix.......the "aces" missed a Nobel Prize by only months.DGPI08-06-2005
Hey! Arch.. I know Fig! Some friends of ours down in Texas gave him some money once to drill for oil and he spent it all on beer.Bobby C.08-06-2005
Bobby C Yep I think so, here is his bro, Fig. Bo T H ArchArch08-06-2005
DG..you broke down and bought some new equipment didn't you... But I'll bet you haven't completely parted company with your old cranky, inscrutable friend..WEBTV. Arch..I was the model for that character...Never got paid tho. How did you know? Wayne E. Newton..huh..Right?Bobby C.08-06-2005
Here's the only pair of aces which could beat any full house anytime, anywhere. Booby, er, Bobby C. on the right and Charlie Delong left. Photo is 1959....just a bit after each began their careers in debauchery and skullduggery.DGPI08-06-2005
Fancy... Here's the line-up. It's not my spectacular memory, but I went to school with these kids...how could I forget? Plus...I have the 1960 yearbook right in front of me. Raymond Melville, Ronnie "Butch" Beaulieu, George Watson (deceased), Jiggs, Wendall Duncan, Eddie Soucier, Dennis Carmichael and Raymond (Charlie) Smith.DGPI08-06-2005
Speaking of Fairview Acres.....sometime in the 1970's Fairview was burned down in a controlled manner by the PIFD.DGPI08-06-2005
CAN ANYONE IDENTIFY THESE PEOPLE? TAKEN IN 1960. THE PERSON STANDING IS JIGGS WILCOX I THINK.FANCYNH08-06-2005
Bobby C without his meds! B o T H ArchArch08-05-2005
Bobby C. ya know what? this IS.. good medication this web site you the others make it seem like "HOME" again.. thanks and I like that sense of Humahh! :-)JH08-05-2005
Yeah... some of my past posts would seem to indicate that I need to spend some of that money on medication..ahh well.. It's fun ain't it?Bobby C.Largo, Fla.08-05-2005
Bobby C. I think (from the pictures of your Mobile Home) you paid more for that watch then your trailor or your truck even the one with the a/c... ;-)JH08-05-2005
Re Watch: I think I messed up. It says "Pateck" And then "good to a hundred feet" and then, in fine print, "above sea level" I didn't get it on the link here at the crown cause an E-mail offer I got was much cheaper. Yeah,yeah, and it started runnin' hot too.Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-05-2005
Thanks everyone for the info on the acres everyone always referred to it as the acres.. there were a few apartments around there and one of my best friends Marina Pelletier lived in one and I always wondered what happened to the acres ..thanks.. :-)HardysN.W.Tacoma08-05-2005
Bobby C Was that Patek Phillipe watch warm when you got it. Or is the name one letter misspelled? IE Seko as opposed Seiko, I knew a fella who bought a bunch of Seko's and was gonna make a killing. :D B o T H archArch08-05-2005
Suerae 56 Fairview Acres was civilian housing as I remember it. I had relatives who lived there. Ed Bonenfant I think you are referring to the housing on the base, (Wherry sp) it was designed for South Carolina as I remember? B o T H ArchArch08-05-2005
The Fairview Acres that was build in Presque Isle was designed for the warm South but was shipped and built in PI. A Southern community got the Northern version.....par for the courseEd BonenfantEllsworth08-05-2005
suerae: Gary Paradispac08-05-2005
Do you remember this little boyfriend's name???Suerae5608-05-2005
I knew someone who lived at Fairview Acres. He was my first boyfriend in the 7th grade. Don't know where he is now.pac08-05-2005
To Bobby.. wow just think of the WHOOPEE pies and RED HOTDOGS you could have flown in for the price of that watch.. you could even have sent some to Arch !~ :DJh08-05-2005
The Acres were military housing when the base WAS a base then after it closed they were turned into apartments. I dont think they were ever just for low income.Suerae5608-05-2005
I see someone mentioned "THE ACRES" what ever happened to them? I cannot find anything in the P.I. history about them.. where did they come from ..were they barracks or low housing ..I had high school friends that lived there back late 60s Alley Kidney was manager his wife and my mom were friends ???? I wish someone knew more about them ????HardysTacoma08-05-2005
Stranger...none...either more clues or identify please. That was a long time ago and not a memory I like to dig out of the dark recesses. (Nathan)Suerae5608-05-2005
Not that easy. Clues:I remember you with Nathan C.at the swimming pool. I worked with both Dave and Roger at different times.Hung out with Roger in later years at Happy corners I am the same age has Billy. I had my tonsils out when I was a freshmen and you and I went up to the Acres and drank some wine "to help the pain". Any guesses?StrangerGreat NW08-05-2005
Right on the button...who am I talking to???Suerae5608-05-2005
Suerae 56 Looking back over the entries I see you had 5 brothers.Let me guess David,Danny,Roger,Billy and Skeeter? Is that right? If you are the person I'm thinking you are I remember you from way back.StrangerGreat North West08-05-2005
Bobby, I figured there was a reason you're such a great benefactor of this website...being able to afford $100K watches! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-05-2005
See those links at the top right of the page? Well now... I just got a $163,000.00 Pateck watch for just over one hundred and forty grand..jeeze am I happy !Bobby C.Largo,Florida08-05-2005
Where is everyone today??? Napping because it is a rainy nappy day??? Wake up and come alive!!!! It's time to shine everyone!!!Suerae5608-05-2005
LCD...great that the weather cooperated in an otherwise miserable week for you and your family! We did find several houses which are presently on hold due to several other "emergencies" here in Fla. Never rains but it pours!! Connie...nice to see you and Abbey and her little one! You did it up right by going to DG's office and not standing on the street like we did a couple of years ago! Be sure to tell Kathy hello for me!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee08-05-2005
Bobby C. I haven't a clue who them there holigans are...I was hopin' you'd know 'cause they stole my daddy's hoss.FANCYNH08-04-2005
None at all. B o T H ArchArch08-04-2005
Arch.. One more thing..There are some doubters around who think that JP won't burn hot enough under normal atmospheric conditions to melt steel. Do you have any experience that might put that argument to bed?Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-04-2005
Bobby C No problemo, if the get to successful the big 3 will buy them out and disapear em real fast. Same as they did with the multi fuel carbs that the Army had in the 60s. I was a mech and saw them burn anything from cooking oil to kero,diesel,cng, propane etc. The only thing you couldnt use was jp 4 cause it was too hot for the engine. I wouldnt worry about those solar gizmos anyway, all ya gotta do is send them to someplace cloudy & tha tha tha thats all folks. B o T H ArchArch08-04-2005
Ahh but hardly any people !Hardys...08-04-2005
Hardy.. Nice Picture...was up in Maine in March and was told there was a lot more Meeses around than when I was a kid.Bobby C.Largo, FL08-04-2005
Fancy..Re 1911 picture. Very nice picture R.J.Smith and Co. store..Who was R.J.Smith? ..and who are those those young hooligans standing on the corner in front of his webcam.Bobby C.08-04-2005
Isn't this amazing!Hardys...great Northwest08-04-2005
I don't want to interrupt the flow here, but I need Arch to take a look at this.. We have been unable to find safety issues with this vehicle so that we can subvert production. What we need is sumthin’ with a little more room that will use lots more gas so we can keep on scarin’ people. Can you submit a plan a.s.a.p. ,so I don’t lose my freaken’ job? Will pay hard cash.Bobby C.08-04-2005
Those are gorgeous pictures!! Wow, I'm impressed! Very nice.Pam C08-04-2005
DG is still a real "whippersnapper".. ain't he? Kinda refreshing.Bobby CLargo, Florida08-04-2005
Re: eat yor hart out.. I'm eating! I'm eating! Jeez, send some more. I've got a big heart!Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-04-2005
Here's a more powerful view of the girls.....Hey, Bobby C., eat your heart out.DGPI08-04-2005
Viewers.. Talk about luck...those 3 gorgeous girls stepped into my office the other day. Let's see now, there's Abbey, Connie C. and hmmmmm, forgot little Miss Goldilocks' name. Abbey is the daughter of Connie and little Miss Goldilocks is the daughter of Abbey. WOW!DGPI08-04-2005
Hello everyone Connie, did you fly into PI or somewhere else? Last time I flew into Bangor, but always before that I flew right into PI.Pam CNashville, TN08-04-2005
CJ, Had a great five days with beautiful sunshine and low humidity. Such a nice break from 96 degrees. On my trip back to Pa we stopped in the hotel for breakfast and I met Dana. We talked for awhile and he said no luck with the new house yet. Ate red dogs, fiddleheads and a four pound lobster from Sleepers. Mom had a beautiful service and got to see so many people form the past. Wish it could have lasted longer. Next summer it will be a planned two weeks. Thanks for the E-mail and kind words. LindaLCDPA08-04-2005
Eric lived just 2 houses from the small store..right beside the Dyers were the Barnes family...do you remember Shelley...she was my best friend...I use to babysit for her two older sisters Janet and Deanna.Suerae5608-04-2005
I never heard of him. The only people I remember was the Wilson's that lived next door..the Dyer's and Wood's across the street, and the Carrier'sRobynMass08-04-2005
I was at 115 Chapman...right on the corner of High Street...did you live near Eric Anderson...he is best friends with my husband and my brother Roger who passed a couple years ago.Suerae5608-04-2005
Suerae I lived at 53 Chapman St for quite a few years before moving to Easton in 1980RobynMass08-04-2005
Good Morning Everyone. PI Main Street around 1911FANCYNH08-04-2005
Connie and Abbey... I'll post the picture of you 3 lovely ladies at noontime today. It's a blue ribbon photo....a 1st prize at any event.DGPI08-04-2005
I found the book at the forum last night on the lynching and the author signed it for me....I dont remember playing hide and seek with you...when was this??? How old was I ??? Which brother??? Older or younger than I??? You have to understand I am suffering from old timers now and it sometimes takes some prodding for me to remember things. LOLSuerae56PI08-04-2005
SUERAE... I remember you... I use to hang out with your brothers. Do you remember the time we played hide-n- seek?Rick B08-03-2005
Ok, DG, just got back from the fair..........had a great time.....but where is our photo shoot???? ;-)Connie Claircurrently in P.I.08-03-2005
Your poll ? about the Fair well let me tell you if I had to pay money I would ask for it back.I was luck enough to go on MCcain day with my family and was very disapointed with the mid-way if you are going to see a show maybe but if you have kids who want to ride then forget it there not much there.Maybe the truck pulls and the bud barn Saturday will be better.Jim CChapman ME08-03-2005
vh... Dena and I are sharing time tonight at the Forum at the Fair Grounds to answer questions about the lynching. I'll tell her to send you a copy of her book. I think it's $20.00. Need your mailing address....DGPI08-03-2005
book on the Lynching... Suerae, On page one of the 7/27/05 issue of the Star Herald is a picture of Dena Winslow. The heading reads, "Mapleton native writes book on lynching". The book is entitled "They Lynched Jim Cullen: New Englands only Lynching" by Dr. Dena Winslow. (2000) I am unable to find a ISBN but DG knows Dena and may know more about it than what I have relayed. Regards, VhvhHouston08-03-2005
Suerae It's possible that there are some secrets buried with that lynching thing. Follow the money..not the book.Bobby C.08-03-2005
Bobby C. dont you know that's not allowed anymore...does anyone know where I can find the book on the lynching???Suerae5608-03-2005
Suerae56 About Taboo. Surgery is O.K. as long as you've got pictures.Bobby C.08-03-2005
PAC..I dunno what's in my attic. I'm afraid to go up there.Bobby C.08-03-2005
You guys have got me laughing now.. I'm just in a silly mood right now anyway.pac08-03-2005
OK...for us new comers...why is it taboo to mention the weather, surgary or the price of gas???Suerae5608-03-2005
I hate to mention the weather, but 68 degrees in PI and it looks beautiful there! and HOT here!! Bobby C..do you have cobwebs in your attic?pac08-03-2005
I've also heard DG has a picture of himself in the attic.Bobby C.08-03-2005
Yeah, Ron,but DG looks a whole lot better than me..between the beer store,the cigarette store and Burger King, I look like I've been hit by a truck. 'course part of the problem is I never run anywhere unless the cops are chasing me.Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-03-2005
Waldo, If I were you I'd collect as soon as I could. DG eats red hotdogs only on his birthday and they are gonna kill him. I think his birthday is in April. Of course, he runs 10 miles on the same day so that might be the cause of his demise!!!!! Gotcha, DG. :rolleyes:Ron MoreauMass.08-03-2005
Steve..if you remember right one of the skate guards was Les Bragdon...my husband...I remember you...Suerae5608-03-2005
Sue, I don't know if you remember me or not, but I am also of the class of '74. I remember that we skated together one winter about 40 years ago at the river, about where the new courthouse is.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina08-03-2005
Where on Chapman??Suerae5608-03-2005
Suerae I grew up on Chapman St also, I want to say maybe 1975 or soRobynMass08-03-2005
Thanks...I was with the class of 1974...Suerae5608-03-2005
Suerae - I do not know you, but welcome to crownofmaine. In school, I pretty much just knew the people in my class, the class ahead of me and the class behind me. Even in a small town, you still don't get to know a lot of the people.Pam C08-03-2005
I was born and raised in PI then moved to Bangor when I was 20. My husband died in 2001 and I moved back. I am no longer 20. That was 25 years ago. My maidin name is Nichols and I grew up on Chapman Street with 5 rowdy brothers. I came home and married my high school sweetheart. My name is now Sue Bragdon.Suerae56PI08-03-2005
Suerae - r u going to give us a hint as to who you are? Yes, no, maybe?Pam C08-03-2005
I see the traffic has calmed down since yesterday...how come??? Congrats again Waldo...Suerae56PI08-03-2005
What to heck?? A drug invasion??FANCYNH08-03-2005
Rick, that's a great picture. I can almost smell the sage. Is that highway 14 at the foot of the hills on the north side of the water? Were you fortunate enough to be fishing in the river in question, or did you just happen to see a great picture opportunity and grab it while you could? Either way, it looks great. There's some good steelhead fishing out that way, but I forget when the season occurs. Thanks for posting it.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-02-2005
Can you guess the name of this river? AMY wrote "Hey Rick B. if you're the lucky winner be sure not only to get the Progressives, but try the anti-reflective coating and the anti-scratch as well." Amy I should have included all of the extras as my current eye glasses has all of these. The Maui Jim sunglasses are prescription also. WALDO. congrats....Rick B08-02-2005
Waldo, Trust me when he says he's in good shape. The man hasn't changed since High School. I saw him yesterday on my way back to PA. He's good for another thirty years or so. Just make sure he doesn't try to hold you off to long. LCDLinda Coury DuMontPa08-02-2005
Wow! That was a surprise! No, Bobby, being #5000 was just dumb luck; I'm not particularly smart. There's considerable evidence to the contrary, and, in case I forget it, the KB's right here to remind me. ;-) (Now that could certainly be taken the wrong way!) As the saying goes, "Even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while." DG, I'll contact you directly via e-mail about claiming the prize. We'll keep it convenient for the both of us. Thanks for setting out the bait.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-02-2005
Waldo... Oh-kay, Mr. Winner, it's your job to figure out to get your free pair of glasses. But, then, ya got plentyof time....offer never expires. However, if I expire, your glasses offer expires, too. Better hurry.......On the other hand, I'm in good shape, so perhaps you can take your time.DGPI08-02-2005
Hey yall, if you want to go to a REAL fair...the Windsor Fair is The last week in August and it is a "doozy"! This is a big horse racing fair. Being a real big agricultural area there are lots and lots and LOTS of farm animals...great midway and the grease just drips off the food! It's the real back to earth fair with 4-H, Grange and exibit halls that bring you back to "when we used to wait all year to go to the fair"! Come on down, or up, whichever the case may be.MetaChelsea, ME08-02-2005
Yeah, That what I said...InstantgatorBobby C.Largo08-02-2005
Bobby C Nah no fun at all without that little nagging fear. Instigator, isnt that what you get when you find a dehydrated gator and chunk it in the water? B o T H Arch :rolleyes:Arch08-02-2005
Arch, I don't like the word instigator anyway. Just wanted to poke around to get you to break cover. Question of the Day.. If fairground rides were safe would they still be fun?Bobby C.Largo (To the right of Texas)08-02-2005
What Moi an instigator, Nah I just know what to say at the wrong time to the right people :D B o T H ArchArch08-02-2005
Congrats Waldo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rbfl08-02-2005
#5000??????rbfl08-02-2005
Suerae56: Ya missed it by a hair,but you gotta understand that Waldo has been trained at very great expense to be ready at all times.Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-02-2005
Congrats Waldo you won. Robyn The fair per say is not much to brag about, but their is the baby beef auction on Thursday Night along with the races. Yes most of the rides are in Bangor and I was warned by a firefighter not to let my children on the rides as they were not really safe. Who really knows?guestPI08-02-2005
has anyone been to the fair yet? Just wondering what it is like - coming up this week and just want to know if it is worth it. I heard it was pretty lame over the weekend, but that other things were coming in yesterday or todayRobynMass08-02-2005
Right after Bobby C said, and he is smart, I knew it was Waldo! Congratulations!pac08-02-2005
And you thought you were going to have to wait till the 15...congrats Waldo!!!Suerae56PI08-02-2005
And we have a Winner!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-02-2005
I said ...you are smart.Bobby C.08-02-2005
I do...want to hear about them???Suerae56PI08-02-2005
Bobby, OK about the scars, etc. I don't even have any to brag about!Waldo LVassalboro08-02-2005
You are good Bobby C.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
And then... It got real quiet ...almost like the end of the world..cause nobody wanted to go to DG's office so he would know how bad their eyes really were.Bobby C.08-02-2005
How will the winner be notified since you have the number blocked.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
FYI, our Discussion Forms are back up and running now! And we are soooooo close to the 5K mark!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-02-2005
Arch is the instigator, I'm the bystander Waldo is smart... He always was. He's the Straight man. If me and Arch fail he can always hook up with the new guys. Waldo, as a topic of conversation.. scars and medications won't be grounds for disqualification. (man that's a long word!)Bobby C.Largo,FL08-02-2005
Bobby C., you know we antiques can't keep from talking about the weather that long. Other than the medications we're taking, our most recent surgery, and what's happening on the soap operas, it's the most exciting thing in our lives. (-With tongue firmly embedded in cheek.)Waldo LVassalboro08-02-2005
It dosn't really matter if I win or not I will be seeing the doc in a month or two and I will need new ones then.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
The countdown has begun!pac08-02-2005
Let me guess....Bobby C. is the instigator in the group!!!Suerae56PI08-02-2005
10 pounds of wild blueberries for 14,500 ain't a bad dealBobby C.Largo ,Florida08-02-2005
I think a bag of Maine potatoes would be a very good prize. I can't even get them down here anymore, just the local sandy-ground-grown variety.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina08-02-2005
I can remember going to the Braden theater for $.12 and seeing a double feature.Anyone in the Portland area like Wild Maine Native Blueberries? I have about 600 customers. I sell a 10lb. box for $14,50. No.854-9839.Steve WeaverWestbrook,ME08-02-2005
RE: Fair I think $300.00 seasons tickets should be available and W/an I.D. card Ya get two days of free everything.Bobby C.08-02-2005
My husband and I and some friends went Sunday to the Demolition Derby then tried to walk the Midway...there wasn't one to speak of...you could count the rides on one hand and the rip off booths were even fewer, (not that that is a bad thing), it was foolish to run the same week as Bangor. I heard a rumor that some rides could not leave Bangor because DOT would not pass inspection on them.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
and a bag of new potatoes and a shaker of salt delivered to your room. :-) I hope you people know I'm not serious about this. I think Arch knows, but he ain't talkin'Bobby C.08-02-2005
Would like to know what most people think of the Northern Maine Fair this year? I also have an opinion as to what the board members could do to change it. They may not want to hear it tho.GuestPI08-02-2005
The bag of New Potatoes sounds real good.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
Yes.. Mr. deLong.. I have a suggestion. Any person who gets through the next thousand posts after 5000 without mentioning the weather gets to be entered in a drawing for a free weekend at the Northeastland Hotel. Free drinks too.And free ear plugs to block out the sound of the lumber trucks rolling down Main street at 2:00 a.m..Bobby C.08-02-2005
DG needs free advertising like he needs another you know what. ;-)Bobby C.08-02-2005
Personally, I think a bag of NEW POTATOES would be a good start as the "give-away" for the next contest! YUMMY! :-)tenleewestport island, me08-02-2005
I made the statement that at this rate we would hit 5000 by the 15th of the month. Now I would like to revise that guess to today the 2nd. It has created quite a run and DG has got a world of free advertising out of it. Does someone want to suggest a goal for our next contest??dick deLongscarborough, me08-02-2005
Re: Sherry ..my age Nah..everybody is old. if they ain't now.. they will be. Can't get out of it. Besides it's fun. It takes real champs to even be there.Bobby C.08-02-2005
Guest...what does being over 50 have to do with it ??? I am not over 50 I assure you. A few bucks for all the information and entertainement you get here is a small price to pay in my opinion.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
Hey, really enjoy what the contest is bringing out. Would like to enter for DG's glasses. My eyes are starting to get fuzzy and 64. Bobby, I know that's about your age, we were classmates. Should I have kept age a secret? Oops. Really enjoy the sight and all the conversations whether I know you or not. Have a great day.SherryWindham08-02-2005
Everyone stay up all night in case someone gets close or maybe wins?? I didn't but I got up several times to check...lol.FANCYNH08-02-2005
Guest the cost of membership? you get so much for the investment. It is only the price of a pack of smokes, 2 gallons of gas, or half the price of a good meal at Winnies.KBSSpragueville, ME08-02-2005
The Discussion Form is currently shut down due to the fact I have to apply some security updates to the software that runs it and I haven't had time to do it yet. I figured it was better to shut it off temporarily than have the webserver hacked into. As soon as the security updates are applied, the forum will be reopened and continue to be free to everyone. To the previous Guest...maybe you should try to understand what is happening before you start throwing unfounded accusations around? But if that's just the type of person you are, at least sign your name so I'm not the only one that knows who you are. :rolleyes:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-02-2005
What do you know that I dont know???Suerae56PI08-02-2005
Good Morning! I expect to wake up tomorrow and see who it will be? ?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska08-02-2005
wow..I went to go in the discussion page in here and now I am not allowed to unless I am a member??? Is it going to come to only members can leave entries in here too? I have no use for the site anymore when $$$$ rules everything....what a shame...If you wanted this site for people over 50 you should have just said so from the beginning....Guest08-02-2005
Can't wait for the skycam...that will be something to email out of town friends and relatives.Suerae56PI08-02-2005
Of course, it is possible that the 5000 post does not wear or need glasses, so then what? I have no idea what # we are on now. :Dpac08-02-2005
RE:subsidizing DG enterpises O.K.,Twenty percent of your cost DG. Gold Frames. no Wait ...Platinum. And not plated.Bobby C08-02-2005
Well, at least this free-glasses thing has prompted a few of the folks who look at the site but never say anything to sign on. It would be cool to hear from a few more of them. --Might be able to find a long-lost friend or two! Dick G, it was generous of you to make the offer.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-02-2005
Glasses hopefuls... Reckon it's time for DG (that's me)to apply for a part-time job at some grocery store packing bags and stocking shelves at night; these glasses (as being designed by viewers) will certainly set me on the road to at least Chapt. 11 bankruptcy. Perhaps Booby, er, Bobby C. would like to lend me a few bucks to subsidize the specs....Whew, I'm dripping with the sweat of anxiety....DGPI08-02-2005
The glasses would have to be by a designer and have tinting as well as the progressive....but...if I won and my boss found out about it I would lose my job because I am suppose to be working right now so I would never be able to claim them...I just come on here to check the weather and stuff from time to time....really...Suerae56Presque Isle08-02-2005
Hi all, Hey Rick B. if you're the lucky winner be sure not only to get the Progressives, but try the anti-reflective coating and the anti-scratch as well. Guess I'd better quit suggesting here--gonna put DG into the poor house. :D Guess my work for an optometrist here in Lewiston gives me an inside track. :p Anyway, hello to all and good luck to all the eyeglass sweepstakes hopefuls. *S*Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine08-02-2005
The worlds most expensive entertainer,but he IS funny.Bobby C.08-02-2005
I have never sent a message before but I sure could use the new glasses. This site is great entertainment, check it at lease twice a day when I can.KBSSprageville, ME08-02-2005
I will never forget the afternoon at the Braden my mother sent me and my 5 brothers to see Gone With the Wind...what a day...Suerae56Presque Isle08-02-2005
My Favorites a the Braden on Saturday afternoons. Twelve cents.Bobby C.Largo08-02-2005
Interesting..I have totally lost track of the numbers, so I'll just sit back and watch and wait. :-)pac08-02-2005
Oh ... so you are one of those ... a tease ... now I am one disappointed county girl....Suerae56Presque Isle08-02-2005
Sue....You can tell math wasn't my best subject !!!!!!!!!!Rob BFl08-02-2005
If you look back 46 entries you will see it was made yesterday at 11:32 Am so it may be as soon as today or towmorrow...how exciting !!!! This is fun!!!Suerae56Presque Isle08-02-2005
Only 46 more posts....Who will it be ???Rob BFl08-02-2005
That is awsome...I have emailed this site to several of my friends and relatives that live in other states now and they just love it...I love the old pictures at the city hall and the doctor's office when I visit them.Suerae56Presque Isle08-02-2005
The contest is open to everyone with the exception of myself...and I think DD excluded himself too?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-02-2005
I need a new pair of specs..is this open to anyone or just some???SueraePresque Isle08-02-2005
Posters... Yes, any pair of specs, any Rx, any kind of lenses, BUT.......gotta show up at the office to pick 'em out and to pick 'em up. No expiration on the offer. Also...get you photo taken with moi (big deal!). Photo gets on the crownofmaine for the whole planet to view. Close to winning a big lottery, right?DGPI08-02-2005
I need a new pair of glasses! I think Arch and Bobby C are doing a great job of helping us all "get there!"Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska08-01-2005
NICE X ... I was just kidding about posting spree.Rick BGreat Northwest08-01-2005
I don't think Dick deLong has full grasp of how bad an idea this posting thing might be. Well, if it turns out badly we can always plame T. Blossom.Bobby C.08-01-2005
x - ?...Ah well... can't go wrong if ya' know x = x The Webmaster strikes a hard bargain. Would be really embarrassing to post number 5002 not knowing that DG had already won.Bobby C.08-01-2005
since this was my great idea I disqualify myself from the contest. But, I forcast that at this rate we will reach the 5000 mark before August 15th. Go Go Go Wildcats.dick deLongscarborough, me08-01-2005
Arch, Well...kinda BoTHBobby C.08-01-2005
What if the mystery guest wins?Bobby C.08-01-2005
Bobby C What were you doing, welding with yer eyes open? :cool: B o T H ArchArch08-01-2005
Good one Webmaster :D Im getting slow, took me a minit to see it. B o T H ArchArch08-01-2005
Rick Beaulieu Re: closer to 5k Yeah.I made the mistake on purpose so I could post a retraction.Bobby C.08-01-2005
Just to make the 5K contest a little more interesting :pWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-01-2005
Meta always did have me figured out .. even in grade school. Said I would need glasses by the time I wuz 60. (if I kept on doin' what I was doin') Thank god for Dr. Graves.Bobby C.Largo, Florida08-01-2005
DG,, I will be home for Christmas in 2006 and will pick up glasses.Rick B08-01-2005
AMY, hanks for reminding me about progressive bifocals. DG I can have family pic up glasses if you like. :DRick B08-01-2005
Tonight I will go on a wild posting spree after all the folks on the East Coast time zone are sleeping and 5 K will show up in Am when you look..Rick BGreat08-01-2005
Closer to 5k HELLORick Beaulieu08-01-2005
to allRick B08-01-2005
MainersRick B08-01-2005
You're getting closer Bobby :eek: Hang in there. 69 more to go. I won't be up there until next summer. I'd be blind by then.FANCYNH08-01-2005
Meta must have my place wired.Booby C.08-01-2005
Yho Bob...Did anyone ever tell you that there is LOTS of room for you somewhere "up heah"? Lots of woods you can hide in, lots of lakes you can swim (way out) in and there's always the ocean. Seriously, would LOVE to see you again after 46 years! Went "north" last weekend and it's always "going home". The blossoms are great and LOVE the new canola plants in bloom.MetaSomewhere south of PI08-01-2005
I mean,around here. Heading for 4000.Bobby C.08-01-2005
JH I know a little about Maine humor. People around are constantly scratching their oblongatas and saying,"What in the hell is he talking about?"Bobby C.08-01-2005
Arch, I take one off to play tennis.Bobby C.08-01-2005
Bobby C Looks like you have them on the wrong foot and besides that, those look a lot like Texas Tennis rackets ;-) B o T H ArchArch08-01-2005
OOOPPPS THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TO bOBBY NOT FROM bOBBY SORRYJH08-01-2005
I am glad I didn't offend you ! Mainers have a sense of humor only we can understand and to tell you the truth I miss that living AWAY alot !Bobby C.08-01-2005
Looks like I'm desperate to get to 4000 so DG can win his own glasses.Bobby C.08-01-2005
JH Left myself wide open for that one..so to speak.Bobby C.08-01-2005
Bobby in the picture you sent did you say you were a "PLUMBER"...LOLjhaway08-01-2005
LOL at Rick Beaulieu--don't forget to get the progressive bifocals while you're at it. None of the straight top stuff. Might as well go all out. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine08-01-2005
Here's a picture of me trying to put on snowshoes. Having trouble and ain't even got to the job yet.Bobby C.08-01-2005
So DG,if it's me on the 5k I can send you my eye prescription in a returned stamped envelope and get the glasses. I am thinking sunglasses,bi focal,polarized lenses with Maui Jim frames.Rick BeaulieuGreat Northwest08-01-2005
PAC Went up in March. Had to go to the lake and shovel the snow off camp roofs before they would feed me.Bobby C.Largo, FL08-01-2005
Bobby C..how long has it been since you've been in PI? just wondering...pac08-01-2005
Sorry Cheryl, but I don't see any email address on your last post. Please email me at jclark@crownofmaine.net and I'll send your username and password! Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-01-2005
e-mail is attachedcherylfl08-01-2005
Cheryl, sure. I apologize that you didn't get one in a timely manner. Please email me so I know what address to send it to. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-01-2005
If I won.. I would fly in to pick up my glasses just to get a chance to talk to that amazing stewardess on the Boston to P.I.leg of the journey.Bobby C.08-01-2005
webmaster I sent my membership money in and I need a username & password. Can you give it to?cherylpc fl08-01-2005
Booby,er,Bobby C.....no catch to the glasses except ya gotta be here to pick 'em up...DGPI08-01-2005
I meant.. DG made the 4000th post here and knowing his history for being first..I think he will be the winner of his own prize. 'Cept fur the fact that he may have corrected back to to 20/12 with laser surgery.Bobby C.Largo, Fla.08-01-2005
RE:Free stuff from DG? Not possible. Dr...come on now. What's the catch ? By the way, DG,you made post 3000. Do you suppose ...Bobby C.Largo,Fl08-01-2005
in the latest poll or question how about the FOOTLONG hotdogs with the grilled onions and peppers can almost smell them now!Hardysway out West08-01-2005
C-J, Welcome back! You're going to love being nearer your grandchildren! I hope you find a place that's close enough to allow ready access, but not TOO close. Were you able to 'scope out the area and develop an idea of where you'd like to live? Finding a new home is an intriguing process, but it CAN be done from a distance. Good luck!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-01-2005
Good Morning PI and DG...so glad you missed me, DG! We've been in Colorado visiting our son and his family, and celebrating birthdays with our grandchildren. Myles turned 14 and Kelty turned 10; this year was the first time in quite a few years we've been able to spend their birthdays with them and it was truly wonderful. And they're the biggest reasons we're moving to Colorado -- our grandchildren!! We've missed a lot of their growing up but there's still more to go and two more grandchildren to consider, so we figure we'll just move on out there and try to spoil them some. They're pretty special!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee08-01-2005
Webmaster... You offered free membership for the 5,000th crownofmaine posting, right? What the heck, I'll offer a free pair of glasses (frame of one's choice and lenses) for that posting. The problem is collecting the prize because most viewers are from away. The winner, if from afar, will just have to figure it out (how to collect).....DGPI08-01-2005
Arch.. I like a person who goes the extra mile and keeps a clean and well fed grass cutter. Those son of a guns you've got are a little harder to ride and keep going in a straight line.Bobby C.07-31-2005
Fancy, What the heck were you doin'up at that hour.Bobby C.Largo07-31-2005
Waldo I think that was one of a kind. As Bobby C said there really is a lawn mower racing bunch of people out there, maybe you could look one of them up. I have 3.3 acres to mow and today is the day. Dontcha know we have a air polution red day today. This is my style lawnmower. B o T H ArchArch07-31-2005
What in heck are those five people doing in front of So. Main St. cam at this hour of the morning? They better not be up to anything bad or I'm tellin'FANCYNH07-31-2005
Yep, Fancy That's why I always carry a cigarette lighter while I'm riding them when I cut the grass.Bobby C.07-31-2005
Ahhhhhhh.....but they pass it! Whew!FANCYNH07-30-2005
Waldo.. Sheep are good for keeping the grass trimmed and they don't use any gas.Bobby C.07-30-2005
Re: Harness racing P.I. “Clark Thompson has had a lifelong interest in trotting horses and harness racing ever since he'd watch the racing at the Presque Isle Fair after using up all his money on the midway rides as a child. Harness racing today is mostly pacers, but it's the trotters, the original gait of harness racing, that fascinate Thompson, a former lawyer and a self-employed construction worker in Bangor. Recently, Thompson, 58, completed a research article called "Maine's Cradle of the Trotter."’’ When I was a kid in P.I. I thought the racetrack at the grounds was probably just a small time gig , but I loved it. How wrong I was. Every horse breeder in the country knows about the track.Bobby C.Largo, FL07-30-2005
Arch, do you know where a fellow could buy that model of lawn mower? We could sure use a riding mower here, 'cuz we've got more than an acre to do. That one in the picture doesn't have a very wide deck, but I'll bet we could make up for it in speed and finish the job in half an hour. --Sounds like a good job for the KB, all right.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-30-2005
Were you aware that there iz legitimate lawnmower racing now. Guys are spending big bucks to soup up their riding mowers. I came in 15th last weekend with a reel type push mower and a special built pair of Nike's.Bobby C.Largo, Florida07-30-2005
Vern H Yer KB would think better of you if you got her one like this. ;-) B o T H ArchArch07-30-2005
:confused: Does anyone remember a gentleman that wrote lots of history and about the horse racing and fair time ,of in, and about P.I. his name was Claude Taylor.. he had volumes of history written down. I don't think is is still among the living but he sure knew alot of history..he had a column in the Star Herald also.JHWA.07-30-2005
County-ites DO have a great imagination. I imagined the Kitchen Boss riding this brand new lawn mower. I can't tell you what she imagined. vhvhhouston07-30-2005
Bobby C I dont think we crossed paths on overseas flights, I made my flights in 1963. I bet it is because we are both from only 7 miles apart up in the County! Maybe we crossed paths in 60-61 chasing the girls up on the Base! B o T H ArchArch07-30-2005
Re:4887) Arch I worked fur Bechtel in the old days. Checked into the Huston office on occasion so they could make sure we wuz outsmartin' the Arabs. That A.C. rig on your truck looks a little bit like sumthing we might have done. Just on a smaller scale. Presque Isle people get hired, not ‘cause they are great workers, but because they have fantastic imaginations. Is it possible you met me on an overseas flight sometime in the seventies or eighties and stole that idea off me while we were drinking?Bobby C.Largo, FL07-30-2005
Another AVR pic. B o T H ArchArch07-30-2005
Bobby C I got A/C in my truck now, aint so bad as it was. 97F right now and the humidity makes it feel like 104 B o T H ArchArchHotternhades, TX07-30-2005
All of you have made me loose pounds laughing at the entries this past two months - thanks for the memories. Deb, would you be Gloria's daughter? Hello to Mona from Easton!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska07-30-2005
Holy Cow! Aroostook Valley R.R. everywhere! Nice shot of a significant hall.Bobby C.Largo, Fla.07-30-2005
RE:(4863) Arch Today looks like 86 and feels like 86. Next time it gets hot try this.Bobby C.07-30-2005
Fancy, good point. In that case, I'll throw in a free 1 year membership. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-30-2005
Webmaster, that sounds like a wonderful prize but what if that entry is not going to PI?? Just name the next cam you put up after that person. Another snack for thought.FANCYNH07-29-2005
Hi Pam, Larry Kitchen graduated from PIHS in '63 with me. Yes, he attended State St. Baptist as a teenager and sang lots, he has a great voice, well trained. His parents were quite well known in the PI area. His mother taught at Gouldville (Hazel Kitchen) and his father, Ross, was a potato farmer on the Spragueville Rd. He had an older sister, Patty, who attended BJU. Larry did as well for a few years at least. He's now in the Pa. area working in real estate. He still loves visiting The County. He used to view this sight lots, I'll have to remind him to look in again. I know he'd love to chat to people too. I hope to be in PI within the next few weeks before school starts. I have to go get some new potatoes! Yummy! I like to have a little dirt on them so I can smell it as I wash them. There's nothing like the fresh Aroostook dirt. I'm moving to the Poland area within the next few weeks, near Auburn. Boy, what a pretty place. I think I'm going to like that area, it's so peaceful. Have a super weekend!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.07-29-2005
DD, a contest to see who posts the 5,000th entry sounds like a great idea! Consider it on. Anyone care to donate a prize? How about free coffee and donuts at Tim Hortons along with a history lesson, courtesy of our own Dr. Graves? Just a thought :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-29-2005
Yup Island in The Sky is correct. :D B o T H ArchArch07-29-2005
What great memories... Bible camp in the summers! Swimming in the Alagash River, upstream, and not getting far...cabins, cabinmates, crafts and activities during the week, Parent Night performances....those were fun times. ;-) Kids Camps today are so expensive compared to the $25. (plus snack $$!) it cost my parents in the 70s... :D Your P.I. weather looks great! Some of my family will be visiting in August and I'm sure they'll have a good time reconnecting to those people they grew up with! Have a great weekend! :-)LorrieValley of the Sun07-29-2005
It was interesting see folks mention Aroostook Bible Camp. I attended in the early 70's.Deb (Henderson) ParksPresque Isle07-29-2005
John Waynes High and the Mightyguest07-29-2005
Amy... just a page to show you the old West ways.. as you mentioned lynching again.. no offense ..Hardys...Tacoma,Wa.07-29-2005
Arch. I think "Island in the Sky" might be the Wayne movieRBSMo07-29-2005
webmaster. How about some kind of a contest to see who will be the 5000 entry posted???? Just an idea.dick deLongscarborough, me07-29-2005
Nice site!!!!Bob07-29-2005
D.G. You've got it!! Or at least I sent it. Waiting for your reply.R.L.Ft. walton Bch. Fla.07-29-2005
Marian The background photo was one that the webmaster posted and it was not Hellfighters or the High and Mighty as someone else guessed. B o T H ArchArch07-29-2005
Arch.. I also thought that the pic you posted just before you asked the question looked like a fire. I know, I know, my mind works in funny ways. Is it possible we might be related?? :DMarian07-29-2005
Arch..Would that be "Hell Fighters"? I guess that simply because I watched the filming of part of that movie while working at Hobby Airport in Houston. :rolleyes:MarianHouston, Tx07-29-2005
High and the Mightyguest07-29-2005
For all you John Wayne fans, what movie did he star in that mentions Presque Isle several times? B o T H Arch :cool:Arch07-29-2005
PAC, Yes, I do remember Larry Kitchen (or was it "Kitchens?"), and he DID sing. My sister, Meredith, has kept in touch with him over the years and could probably answer your questions more accurately. Maybe she can chime in and add her dime's worth. (It's not "two-cent's-worth" anymore; -inflation, you know.) -Thought I heard he lives in Pennsylvania.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-29-2005
We need some of that cool weather down here in Texas :D B o T H ArchArch07-29-2005
Just got done reading the article in today's Bangor Daily News on their website about the Cullen lookalike contest at the N.M. Fair being cancelled. I have to say BRAVO to that. Looks as though the Fair powers-that-be found their backbones and shot down this atrocious idea. So, here's a virtual pat-on-the back to those who voted it down. Yes, I know I'm likely opening this can of worms again-so let the hate mail message cometh. :cool:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine07-29-2005
In the photo section, there is a photo of storm clouds by Larry Kitchen. That name sounds familiar to me, I think I remember him from being at the United Baptist Church, maybe he sang there. I don't remember for sure, but I do recall that name. Do you remember him, Waldo?PACMuch cooler Nashville07-29-2005
R.L..... I need your e-mail address in order to tell you something I can't over crownofmaine. Please e-mail me at RAG111@webtv.net. You won't be disappointed.DGPI07-29-2005
:o Hello How are things in the County?Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-28-2005
Vern, It sure has felt like a steamy jungle for days. And our backyard looks like one, too. Webmaster, I will be looking forward to new sights on this site!! Excuse the lame excuse for a pun. :rolleyes:MarianA steamy Jungle07-28-2005
Fancy, I would love to have a CD of all the pictures you have of my father's store opening. I don't know what happened to them, if he had them. My Dad was lucky to have such great employees- Tom, Hubert, Aubrey, and all. My brother Bob will be in PI soon for his PIHS reunion. He could maybe identify the rest of the people in the photo. Hubert was such a great guy, and fabulous dancer. :-) BettyBetty Theriault BennIpswich, MA07-28-2005
A web Cam would be nice looking over the River --maybe from the little park area that is looking down the River. Sure would be pretty in the Winter. Place it at an Angle. Just a thought :-)SarahLa.07-28-2005
Fancy....I would love to have a CD of Eddie's Market people. Saw Mike just a few years ago at his class reunion. My address is 769 Main St. Presque Isle, Me. 04769. Many, many thanksDGPI07-28-2005
Right now I'm thinking of a roof-top on Main St (PI) for the camera. I'm still working to secure the location. Another idea I had been toying with was a location in S. Aroostook with a nice view of Mt. Katahdin. I don't think that will happen this time though...maybe for our next expension project.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-28-2005
An interesting picture from the past # 4846, of Eddie's Market. Tom Norsworthy is with the hat, Betty Theriault Benn is standing next to him with Tommy in front, the next man is Aubrey Briggs and Eddie is standing (in the suit) on the end. Betty was is my class ('52). Brings back alot of memories....carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV07-28-2005
Vern, I'm not sure whether they consider me "from away" or not. I just go on acting like I'm a local who has been away for a while. -Sorta' like I've just returned from a trip, but a rather lengthy one. (39 years...)Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-28-2005
Arch, Condon Hill... Great idea. Hey, I found pictures of the new UMPI Health and Physical Education building on the UMPI web site. They are using a radiant heating system under the gym floor. Where was that technology when we were growing up? Waldo... are you considered by the natives as being, "from away"? A hi-di-ho from the jungle. (or maybe it just feels that way, eh Marian?) Regards, VhvhTropical Texas07-27-2005
YIPPY!!! THEN I CAN STOP TRYING TO ZOOM IN AND WEARING OUT THE WHEEL ON MY MOUSE!FANCYNH07-27-2005
Webmaster That is great news :D B o T H Arch Any ideas on placement yet?Arch07-27-2005
Arch, it's funny you should request that. It's a work-in-progress :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2005
Webmaster How about a webcam with a larger view like the Mic-Mac cam. Sure would help these over 60 eyes. B o T H ArchArch07-27-2005
Hi Everyone, DG...I sure do know that meat cutter. That's my brother, Hubert Thibodeau. I have the whole set of pics from that day. The ribbon cutting ceremony to the first customers cashing out. Eddie is my cousin. My brother passed away in 1997. He was a Prof. @ the UMFK and twice retired . He made his way through college working at Eddie's and also McKackrin's market. If you would like that set of pic's you are welcome to them and I can send them to you. I scanned them to disk so I don't need them. I don't remember people's names but the guy with the hat on, I think, was Tom and Aubrey Briggs is standing behind my brother, Eddie, of course and his son.FANCYNH07-27-2005
VH We need a camera on Condon hill looking down into Sleepy Hollow. Loads of laughs in the winter. :D B o T H ArchArch07-27-2005
Is that Richard Drummond the dad, or the son?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-27-2005
:-Hi everyone whos out there Found this e-mail address while in Texas.)Richard and Maxine DrummondPresque Isle07-27-2005
Webmaster, Thanks for the quick response on the camera question. I'm looking forward to your proposal. vhvhhou07-27-2005
Vern, the poll turned out as follows: Yes - 75.9% Yes, but in other towns/locations - 22.15% No - 1.9% Total votes = 158 So, it sounds like most of you would like to see more cameras!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2005
Webmaster, Recently, there was a question asking if there was an interest in adding cameras to the site. What was the consensus? Regards, VernvhHouston07-27-2005
Hi Karen, email me and I'll email your username and password back to you so you can get into the membership area. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2005
Fancy.. Message #4781....a picture of Eddie Theriault's meat cutter on opening day. Who is it and how come you have the photo? It's a great shot....DGPI07-27-2005
This may give some of you a chuckle. This morning, one of the anesthesiologists I work with was inquiring about my upcoming trip to Northern Maine. Remembering me speak about the beauty of potato blossom time in Aroostook, he asked if "those flowers on the potatoes" would be in bloom. I told him that those would have pretty much passed, except for maybe the russets. He looked puzzled, and then asked what russets are. I explained that those were the longer potatoes that most people favor for baking and they are harvested later than others. He responded, "I never heard potatoes called different names - just Idaho". I gave him a quick Aroostook County Potato 101. Folks, he was raised in Melrose, Ma., and educated in Boston colleges - right next door to Maine, yet he thinks "Idaho" is the norm for potatoes! That's a tough thing for an Aroostook Couty girl to digest first thing in the morning! ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-27-2005
Shane...my e-mail address is RAG111@webtv.netDGPI07-27-2005
Thanks web master. I wish I had know that before. Maybe there will be another time. I also informed other classmates about this web site. Hopefully they will show up. I have enjoyed this and it is my homepage. One thing I am having a problem with is getting into the member section.Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs07-27-2005
Karen, wish I could provide you some footage of your appearance in front of the cam. Unfortunately, we only keep a couple days worth of images. If anyone plans on making an appearance in the future and wants the footage, be sure and let me know ahead of time! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2005
I was just up there for my 30th class reunion on July 16th got in front of the web cam on S. Main st on the 17th. We were having breakfast at the Northeastland I had some of my classmates stand in front of the web can while I was talking to our sons in GA. Later that day I did it again with my sister in law Lorie Ireland and my neices. We had fun sure wish I could have seen it myself. We had great weather in PI and no bugs!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs, GA07-27-2005
Sherry, You are soooooo right. County spuds are the best. I bought some new spuds from CA. last month. They reminded me of eating dirt!!! I can't wait for some of Danny Stewart's round whites. :DRonMass.07-26-2005
Hello everyone, Hope you are enjoying your summer.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-26-2005
JC is right! It is a perfectly beautiful day in PI today. Wish I was there.pac07-26-2005
DG..please send me or post an email addy so I can contact you about what I may have for the museum...Shane H07-26-2005
To All: We are on orbit! Vehicle is configured to begin on orbit ops and the crew is getting into their work clothes. It has been a long 2 and 1/2 years. During lift-off everyone held their breath here and breathed a sigh of relief when the ET dropped off. Looks like it was a clean up hill ride. Regards, VhvhHouston07-26-2005
PAC and Vh, It was 62 yesterday afternoon when I saw a little girl at the post office with a winter hat and mittens on - now c'mon! It's going to be beautiful here today, but humid. Not humid like Houston, but humid for us so they say.JCBeautiful PI07-26-2005
I had guests come down from PI last weekend and they brought me some new Aroostook County potatoes and new peas from Danny Stewart's on the Houlton Rd. There is no comparison in County spuds and any other spuds from anywhere. Must be that good soil up there. If any of you haven't visited Danny's vegetable stand you don't know what you are missing. He has a little of everything from the County. Oh so good. He and his wife and family are some of the friendliest people you would ever want to meet. Hope more come down my way am out of those succulent spuds.sherrywindham me07-25-2005
Pam - I figured I was making a pest out of myself by writing so much in here! But I suppose I'll have some stuff to write about when I return from Maine which will bore everybody ;-) Gosh it had better heat up a little before we get there! :-)connie clairCalif.07-25-2005
Shane.. Your contact with the P.I. Air Museum would be me. How can I help? Dick GravesDGPI07-25-2005
This is the time to be anywhere other than in Houston. It is 3:30 PM, 95*, humid, and just a dirt ugly day. For county folks in winter coats... I would send them a jar of hot and humid. Regards, VhvhHot Hazy Humid Houston (h4)07-25-2005
Can someone please email me the contact information of the people in charge of the PIAAFB Museum? :confused:Shane H07-25-2005
That "Sunrise" photo is beautiful!!FANCYNH07-25-2005
My sister in PI just told me that she has seen people there with winter coats on today. :eek:pac07-25-2005
Connie, you are definitely going to have to write on here after you return from Maine to keep things going on here. :-)pac07-25-2005
Good Monday mornin all. Pam - I live in central Calif. in the San Joaquin Valley. We are "smokin" here again today with temp going up to 103*.:cool: I'll be headed down to L.A. tomorrow about a 4 hour drive where it's supposed to be quite a bit cooler. Abbey - thank you for figuring that out for me! It looked like 3 dots and is only 2! Optical illusion I guess :cool: The sunrise & fog pixs are beautiful.....connie clairCalif.07-25-2005
And "Sunrise" taken in September 2004.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-25-2005
A couple photos from Long Lake by Gloria Bouchard. This one is called Morning Fog and was taken in Fall of 2004 These are also available on page 3 of our Photo Album: http://www.crownofmaine.com/photoalbum3.htmWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-25-2005
Arch, That flame thing you put on here is cool! uh, I mean HOT. Pretty clever! It is extremely hot here too and very humid. Talked to my sister in PI last night and she said yesterday in PI was an absolutely perfect gorgeous day - you'll be there soon, Connie. Connie, I live in Davidson County. Are you in Central or Southern California?pac07-25-2005
That previous enrty was for you, mom..... (connie clair) I just had to figure it out!!!:DAbbeyCalifornia07-24-2005
:cool:abbey07-24-2005
Elizabeth, if you could tell me what time you were in front of the camera (I assume the S. Main St. one?) I'd be happy to try and find the video footage and email it to you.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-24-2005
We were in Presque Isle today, first time in a year. I was hoping you'd run the video and we'd see ourselves when we got home, but missed being on the cam by 2 hours. Nice city there, everyone friendly and helpful. I decided I'd like to live there. Great views across the fields. Who wants to be in Florida when Aroostook County is so great?ElizabethKatahdin Region07-24-2005
Waldo and RL, It has been so hot and humid in Houston, that I stay as close to the A/C as I can. I look in on this site at least once a day and most days more than once. I miss Maine!! All of her, not only THE County. Waldo, most everyone misspells my name, so no need to apologize. I am so glad this site is here! :-)MarianHouston,TX07-24-2005
We will be leaving for the County wednesday and hope to see a few of you folks when we get there.N CLARKSILVER SPRINGA FL07-24-2005
DD It is only 70F there now, I would probably freeze to death ;-) CC I dont really know much about computers, I just find places with neat stuff. B o T H ArchArch07-24-2005
Arch - loved the flame pix. You're so clever at that stuff. Anyway.. don't feel alone. We're stil sweltering here in the west with not much relief in sight. P.I. looks fabulous today. Can't wait to get there and cool off! Was gonna put the "cool" smilie in here, but can't figure out how to do 3 dots! That's how much I know about this computer stuff! How do you do it anyway?connie clairCalif.07-24-2005
Hey Arch. Just think about how cool it is in Mapleton watchin Willards irrigation system spraying that nice cool brook water over those lush green potato fields. Keep that thought and you will survive this heat.dick deLongscarborough, me07-24-2005
It is gonna be hot again today. B o T H :DArch07-24-2005
Marian, Oops! -Sorry for misspelling your name.Waldo L07-23-2005
Marion and RL (Ft Walton Beach), Maybe it WAS due to the gorgeous day we had here that nobody else has written since last night. At least it was one of the best days yet in mid-southern Maine. I won't give statistics, 'cuz you'd think I was just rubbing it in. But look at it this way: we've earned it, having survived blackfly season, a three-week cold spell, and then mosquito season. -Guess that's going to have to do as an excuse for the moment. I can tell you really feel sorry for us. ;-) Marion, just out of curiosity, where are you located? I know RL's in FWB, Florida.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-23-2005
Hi Marian: Guess you had better believe it. It is now 4;51 p.m., our time, 5:51 in P.I. AND still no activity. Perhaps everyone is out enjoying the beautiful weather. I'm not, because the heat index is 115 here right now. Thank God for airconditioning. What's your excuse? Hope your having a great day, whatever your excuse is.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.07-23-2005
I can't believe it. It is 2:20 pm and it looks like no one has signed the guestbook since last night. :eek:Marian07-23-2005
Hello, just a quick comment....have a wonderful weekend ;-)Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-22-2005
Thanks Ron, I will check out the several 100 Wal-Marts in my area. The Wal-Marts and McDonalds are on every corner just about. Connie, Maybe you are a little too young for the Lick-em-aide era :-) I know what you mean about eating all that sugar :p I am diabetic now so I can not indulge like I would like to anymore. However I had a candy bar at work today....I mean I went up to the front counter to get a water from the coolers and that darn candy bar just velcroed itself to my hand and then slamed it into my mouth before I could stop it.............I guess I will NOT stick my finger tonight as I will get "sassed with love" from my son and husband. I have and Aunt and Uncle who had a cabin on Eagle Lake or maybe it was St.Froid, I'm not sure, but I only went there once as a young kid. I do believe it was and is a very nice area. Have fun, relax and enjoy that good clean air.. bye for now........ :-(Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-22-2005
Hi everyone, I will not be on CoM for a few days as I will be staying at our summer cottage this coming week and will only be home for short periods of time to feed my 2 cats, Axel and Rose.........,I will try to check in a few times if time permits. All of you who have plans to go to PI, please have a wonderful time.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-22-2005
Okay I see it's working again. I was beginning to worry and have guestbook withdrawal. I'm writing on here so much that I feel like a "stalker"!:-) Pam - yes St. Froid is just below Eagle Lake. It's only about 3 or 4 miles or so from Frank's camp. Where are you located in TN? Are you in Cumberland County? I was looking at the weather there, and it said possible t-storms this afternoon.connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
just checking. It's not accepting my posts...connie clair07-22-2005
That's a lot of hay! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-22-2005
Connie, Oh I have no idea whatsoever. Isn't St. Froid near Eagle Lake?pam07-22-2005
Pam - I now have my air on! I turned it on around 11:30 our time. I've been turning it on about 10:00 all week. But it just felt a bit cooler this a.m. Where were you at St. Froid? Odie's bro's camp is on the west side of the lake a few miles in from route 11.connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
Stefan, glad you found the site. Yes, it would be nice if the cameras showed more of Main. St. Maybe in the not too distant future we can add more cameras to accomplish that. I think it would be a great idea if the city added street light cameras too, but I doubt they have the budget for that. And I'm sure a lot of people would be yelling "Big Brother!"WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-22-2005
Connie, When I was there for my 30th reunion, I went with my cousin up to St. Froid Lake. You have not turned your air on yet out there in California?pac07-22-2005
Judy - no I haven't seen the sports complex but will try and swing by there. So much to do - so little time! We'll be spending part of our time up at St. Froid Lake.. 10 days goes by fast! Believe it or not, I think we might be getting just a bit of Marine air from the coast this morning. I haven't closed up the house and turned on the air yet! Wonders of Wonders! :-)connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
Appreciate the site & cams. I wish there was a way both cameras coud view more of Main street. Hey, maybe the city could place enclosed cameras on the street lights (North & South) as is done on highways here in TN (and other areas, i.e. London). Makes a great security camera! Paid for by the city of course. Go PIHS Wildcats! and UMPI Owls!StefanNashville, TN07-22-2005
Yes, Connie, it sure is beautiful here today. We've had a wonderful week except that Monday and Tuesday were very humid. Today is perfect! Hope it is nice next week when you are here. If you haven't seen the Maine Winter Sports Complex on the Fort Road you should drive out and see it. It's just past Quoggy Jo and there is a big sign so you won't be able to miss it. The road going back to it is a half mile or moreJCPI07-22-2005
Gosh - looking at the P.I. web cams, as well as the hazecam.net, makes you want to just jump through your computer screen and land there! :D What a gorgeous day!connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
Arch - isn't the humidity rather high there in Texas in the summer? I remember being in San Antonio years ago in the summer, and it was very sticky. That makes up the higher heat index right? The only good thing about our summer heat is that it is a desert dry. Over in Monterey on the coast about 3-1/2 hours from us, it's only in the 60's! Wish I were there! I'll stay out of the mall because then I'd spend $$! :-)connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
Good Morning All CC in California, It is supposed to hit about the same here today in TX with a heat index of 110 or higher. Aroostook is supposed to be sweltering today also, I guess a trip to an air conditioned Mall is indicated. :-) B o T H ArchArch07-22-2005
Good morning Pam - Your rain sounds wonderful. It's 72 degrees at 6:15 a.m. here, and it's going up to 104* today. The weatherman said it's not going to change much in the near future. We love it here, but the summers are brutal. That's why when Odie retires next summer, we will be spending our summers in Maine and winters here because winter is ideal here. Lois, thanks for the nice comments about my husband's aunt & uncle. He often reminisces about the store when his dad & uncle co-owned it. I sort of remember the koolaid packets. I remember pixie sticks more. Can you believe we sat and ate sugar? :-) Judy - Yes I guess the Mic Macs could have been having some sort of health fair. I didn't even know about that place and have been home twice last year and once the year before that! I'm going to ride up by there this time and check it out. It would be nice to see the completed addition to Skyway. I went there the very first year it opened for 7th grade. That's when they had 7,8&9th grades. I loved that school.connie clairCalif.07-22-2005
Connie, It's raining here this AM and I thought of you. I didn't realize you didn't get rain for months at a time, but no wonder the potential for fires. Yes, have DG or someone in his office take your picture and have it posted on here. That would be nice.PAC07-22-2005
Connie, I checked out the white tents across from NMCC last night. Could not tell what was going on or had been going on. Actually, they are on the MICMAC Health Dept's. property. They may have had a health fair or something like that going on. The new middle school is really coming together (PIMS) - opening day is August 30th.JCPI07-22-2005
I had red hotdogs yesterday for lunch. Yummy! Pkg. said they are "a Maine favorite" I think we have a reputation. Check out these meat prices! Pic taken on opening day of Eddie's IGA on No.Main St.FANCYNH07-22-2005
Lois, Jordan's red hotdogs are available at Super Wal Marts in Mass. Perhaps they are also in your stores.RonMass.07-22-2005
Bob Hardy... Send my 8x10 glossy to 769 Main St., Presque Isle 04769. You're very kind and the Air Museum will well appreciate the photo. Tell me the cost and I'll send cash. Arch....I did, in fact, check out the photo of the guard house on the site you forwarded...same picture.DGPI07-22-2005
Rob, I've thought about adding an on-line store with an assortment of local products. Just haven't had the time to set it in motion yet. But it's nice to know there's some interest in this! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-21-2005
Connie, thanks for the encouragement about the red hot dogs. My brother lives in VT. and he goes to Clairmont,NH and is able to get them there. In fact he has a Dachound sp? (hot dog) of the "red color" and his name is "Jordon". My sister-in-law is from So. Portland, Me. I remember your husbands Aunt Arlene and Uncle Glen very well. They were so nice and kind to us kids in the neighborhood. I never remember them being angry or mean to us. They were always so patient when we had nothing but 5 cents and took forever picking out our candy. Do you or anyone remember Lick-em-aide? Little packets of kool-aide and a little stick to lick and stick into the kool-aide? I loved that stuff, but my parents finally told me I could not buy it so often as the dentist was getting richer and we were getting poorer because of my cavities....lol :D I hope you have a wonderful visit when you go to PI. Someday I hope to get up there for a visit. Please have a red hot dog for me . Your cousin Richard was friends with my brother.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-21-2005
Hi people! Time for me to get of the computer and get some chores done and then hit the hey. wishing all of you a good evening and a supper Friday!!!!!!!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-21-2005
Hardy's - that would have been my husband's Aunt Arlene who was married to his dad's brother Glen Clair. Richard is his cousin. Small world huh?connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
She was Richard 's MomHardysTacoma07-21-2005
Folks; Have no fear,Maine Exiles.com is here!Just received whoopie pies and red skin hot dogs from them.I have ordered many,many items from them and they are Great!!! Check out their web-site and see what I mean.By the way Neil,is it possible to get some product on this web-site we can order.I'm in in a heartbeat if possible.Just thinking out loud [or in print] if thats possible. :-) :-) ;-) :DRob Bullfl07-21-2005
Lois, I think you can rest assured that they are still making red hot dogs! But I'm sure someone from the County on this guestbook can confirm that.... It would be a bummer if they weren't huh? Actually I can let you know in a week from now!:-)connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
To Hardy's - re:4768 I can ask my husband if he recalls an Aline Clair. I've never heard of he name mentioned. Did she live in P.I.?connie clair07-21-2005
Hi Roger, Just wanted to say hello and remind you to say hi to my Uncle Freeman. Hope you enjoy your visit with him and your visit to the County. Please let me know how things are with Uncle Freeman and PI. Wishing you safe travels :-)Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-21-2005
Hello, How is everyone doing this evening? I was told awhile ago that you could no longer get red hot dogs. They were no longer being produced. Please tell me that is not true :confused:Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-21-2005
Connie did you have an Aunt Aline Clair?..she was a patient of mine when I worked in home care I LOVED her, such a sweetie Back in the 80s when I lived in the COUNTY.. :-)Hardys...07-21-2005
Pam - to add to my last comment, we'll probably be 5 lbs. heavier! :-)connie clair07-21-2005
DG, :-) Please send me a POB to send the photo to in PI and I will send a copy .. this is an old photo and it IS a copy .. be happy to !Bobby and Judy Hardy07-21-2005
Pam - Oh we WILL go to the fair - trust me! I will give you a play by play account of our trip when I return. Maybe when we see DG, he'll take our pic and post it on the guestbook! Me, Abbey & Harper. :Dconnie claircalif.07-21-2005
That car looks like it could be Columbo's car. Connie, go to the fair anyway, but if it rains too much, they will probably close down for awhile. You better report back on here afterwards and tell me all about it. To Jane - I think I might know you if you're the Jane I showed this message board to a while back and especially if you live in Tennessee.pac07-21-2005
RE:4754 Arch Yeah..how did you get that picture ? I have it workin' pretty good too,took it off of the trailer where I lived when it got repo-ed. Live in the car now,but can get over 6 channels. Sheriff told me I have to take it off when I come into town. The picture is of the car DG drove in 1959 to terrorize everybody possible after midnight in P.I.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-21-2005
Pam - thanks for the compliment! Yes we're getting excited to go home. I looked on the 10-day forecast, and it's calling for 60% rain on the day we fly into Bangor and also on Saturday. Wouldn't you know it. Typical for fair week huh? Hopefully it won't amount to much, but we really wouldn't mind some rain anyway 'cause it's so dry here, and it would be a nice change....connie claircalif.07-21-2005
Oh, sorry Jane and Cheryl. I didn't mean to disregard your comments. That's interesting that you have one of those. I just had to ask if anyone else ever had one of those.pac07-21-2005
Connie, you are funny! I bet you're counting the days and hours now until you leave for Maine. JC.. It's about time you got back on here, you living right there in PI! :p What made me think of the balloon thing..well.. because I've never seen one since, which is too bad for today's kids. I mean, if they had something like that in the 50's, they certainly should have it in 2005... Remember we used to keep it in the washroom on those steps.pac07-21-2005
pac. I have one of those cardboard thingies used to pump up balloons. It is called a "balloon pump"...surprise!!! :D I believe it has been operable for about 30 years now. It cost a whole dollar when new. I bought another one three years ago made of plastic for $2.00 and it doesn't work any faster or better. This forum is about memories no matter where you are from! That's cool! :-)jane07-21-2005
Waldo the Freeman Wood is another Freeman I was a year ahead of that Freeman. The uncle Freeman that Lois refers to was Freeman Guiou and he was Lois's mothers brotherRogerMarylsnd07-21-2005
Hi Judy, yes I knew that you worked with Gloria. She's starting a new job this Fall working at some sort of daycare center for the school. Anyway..... I just looked on the hazecam, and everybody is gone! But I wasn't imagining it! :-) Let me know what you find out though. Inquiring minds like me are nosy! :-)connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
Connie, I just checked hazecam.net. Im curiuos, too. I will check them out on my way home from work and let you know if I find out anything. By the way, I work with your sister-in-law, Gloria.JCPI07-21-2005
PAC, I remember that baloon thing - what made you think of it?JCPI07-21-2005
Bobby C I see you satellite TV in your car now. B o T H Arch :DArch07-21-2005
entry #4749 I remember the balloon thing your talking about. had them at b-day parties. I don't think they make them anymore, or at least I haven't seen any.cherylfl07-21-2005
Does anyone ever look at hazecam.net? It's the webcam set up across from Skyway school. They have some white tents set up there with a bunch of people and cars. Just wondering what the event might be?connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
Pam - I don't have a clue what you're trying to describe! But somebody must! FYI - re:4748 Just to set the record straight, I'm not the Connie in that entry!connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
Nice web site, Very good, have a good working... from ItalyRenataPotenza - Italia07-21-2005
Kind of a silly question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. Does anyone remember having one of these: made of hard cardboard used to blow up balloons; you would pump/push the top part down into the bottom part which forced the air into the balloon. Haven't seen one since I was a kid.pac07-21-2005
jm don't be so sarcastic that's outsiders opinion but we don't have to be sarcastic about it. have a good dayconnie07-21-2005
re: Humpty Dumpty chips - My husband and I have an on-going debate on the taste. I don't think they taste the same since the Canadian company took over, and he says they do. So I just stick with Wise brand chips. Love-em! As a matter-of-fact, while I'm there during fair week, I'm gonna have me a bag! :-) But I'll probably bring him back a bag of H.D.connie clairCalif.07-21-2005
Hardys....Would love to have an 8x10 glossy of the guard house. How can we arrange that? The P.I. Air Museum at the terminal would like to display the 8x10 on the Museum wall. The Museum is dedicated to the history of the airfield including WW11, Korean War and the revitilization of the base after the property was transferred to the city in the early 1960's. Many photos are displayed and this would be an excellent addition.....Let me know.DGPI07-21-2005
Wah, wah to the previous email..get over it, these people are being nostaligic & are caught up in memories that made them who they are. Appreciate it for what it is, if you don't like it, stop coming back... :rolleyes:JM07-21-2005
i agree that peeps here only talk to/answer who they feel like it. suckstired of it...moving on07-21-2005
Lois and Roger, "Freeman" is not that common a name, and I'm wondering if "Uncle Freeman," whom you mentioned a few days ago, might be Freeman Wood, PIHS class of '56. There's a shot-in-the-dark question, if there ever was one!Waldo LVassalboro07-21-2005
Hi Waldo. Yes, you should be able to find Humpty Dumpty Bar-be-que chips in your area. I get them (Lincoln County) and most grocery stores in Cumberland County have them. They used to be made in Scarborough, but now I believe it is Quebec where they are made. I could always go look in my cabinet (just happen to have some there)....but I'm pretty sure a Canadian company bought them out and changed the look of the bag. But....OHHHHHHHHH the taste is STILL the best!!!! Talked to your brother Marc on the phone the other night. We are hoping to get together again soon.tenleewestport island ME07-20-2005
Bro in law is DUANE THOMPSON he is from No Dakota/Kelso Wa. Moxie is only one of a kind.. I am happy you enjoyed the photo''' :-)Hardys...Tacoma07-20-2005
Hardys, thanks for posting the picture of the PIAFB gatehouse. Now someone MUST ask, in a case like this, who is your brother-in-law who was stationed at Presque Isle? :confused: It's always possible he could be somebody I knew. BTW, I did NOT happen to be eating Humpty Dumpty potato chips along with that Moxie a few days ago. --Not a bad idea, though. I wonder if they're still sold around here.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-20-2005
:cool:My bro in law was stationed there in the 1950 that is why I have the photoHardysTacoma07-20-2005
Hardys Tacoma... That military post which stood at the entrance of the P.I. Air Base (end of State St.) during the Korean War in the early 1950's still stands today on the Higgins Road here in P.I.. The PI Air Museum considered transporting the unit off the land on which it stands and restoring it...the project was later dismissed because of costs. Where did you get the photo?DGPI07-20-2005
picture of why most of us either got to Maine or born or moved "away" :DHardys Tacoma07-20-2005
:-) Good evening everyone. I was just cooking supper for my husband and myself and was wishing I was making red hot dogs and fiddle heads. Oh well, hamburges and potato salad will have to do. HAVE NO FEAR! THE POTATOES ARE FROM MAINE :DLois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-20-2005
Viewers... Just another gentle reminder that on this Saturday morning at 10, there's another Cunningham walk-thru. Those who missed the first get one more chance to see every little nook and cranny of Cunningham before it goes to a school building graveyard.....DGPI07-20-2005
LCD....What service? Has someone I know passed away?DGPI07-20-2005
Hi Andrea - Just saw your post from February. Found it interesting that you own the Dick & Cora DeLucry Farm in Presque Isle. They were my great Aunt and Uncle and I used to visit there often. Have not been to Presque Isle since Cora's funeral in 1986. So you have greenhouses?Dale DeLucryFredericton, New Brunswick07-20-2005
DD, I will be flying over you next Wed. as the service is on Sat. Return trip on Monday. The airline price was more then a heart transplant on short notice. It's been a stressful week but with the three jobs I have kept busy. CJ Glad to see you made it back. Did you fnd your dream house? LCDLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa07-20-2005
Thanks for sharing the picture of the potato blossom festival in Fort Fairfield. I used to march in that parade when I was in the band. I noticed that Winnie's was mentioned in some posts, my grandmother used to work there. By the way, is there anyone from Fort Fairfield or Easton on this messageboard? :-)Steve DuncanMilford Massachusetts07-20-2005
Hello, Just checking in to wish you all a good night and a wonderful day tomorrow. Those of you who live in the county I envy you, lol, the rest of us, at least, I look forward to the day I can get up for at least a visit.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-19-2005
JH thanks for sharing the photo. Do you know who she belongs to? Cute litte thing!! About Maine...I lived in "the county" for 20+ years, and have lived on the coast for 20+ years. We also own land in Western Maine. I really don't think there is an ugly place in Maine! Yes, the southernmost part is getting much more "citified", but it has a lot of opportunity that the small towns don't. (Including employment). I love going to Portland to plays, for concerts, to eat, etc., but I lived in Portland for 10 years, and prefer the country. We live on a peaceful island and see the wildlife in our yard, etc. But an hour away, is the city stuff. Best of both worlds I'd say.tenleewestport island, ME07-19-2005
Wow, a Dunkin Donuts at Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart, it's the anti-Christ of retail. We're getting one here in the town that I live in. Biggest one in the state too...yup, they can't use a building that's already up, they have to cut down trees & use beautiful acreage. I'm surprised they don't smuggle small children here & make them sew up the garments right at the checkout! Anyway, I LOVE humpty dumpty potato chips & still think that Winnie's has the best ice cream. Although, there's that place-Houlton Dairy Farms that makes the BEST awful-awfuls around! I grew up on Howard St, anyone live near there during the late 60's to the mid 80's? Epworth st was near me, also Archer st & Academy. I went to Training school until it closed then to Pine St for one year & then Cunningham. Yay! Skyway was the enemy! ;-)JulieVermont07-19-2005
There is a message board and guestbook site called "Maine Exhiles .."born in Maine but living in exile..it can be very entertaining!! also you can go to links from it and order redhot dogs whoopee pies Lobstahs and Humpty Dumpty chips.. sometimes Fiddleheads from Sleepers in Caribou..HardysWa.07-19-2005
Steve, I lived in PI from 1948-1966. Of the people you mentioned I remember Jill Nardone and her sister Jackie and Jackie's twin brother,Jim Nardone. Does anyone remember Gail Moskowitze? I was friends with them for a few years and then our paths separated although we still lived in PI. I would have graduated with Jackie and Jim if I hadn't moved to CT in the summer of '66. I graduated from Bristol Central HS in Bristol,CT. in 1967.Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-19-2005
RAD, Gary told me all the stories about you and DG. Do you remember the one about the outhouse being put on the front steps of PIHS? DG hasn't changed on bit. How about you???Ron MoreauMass.07-19-2005
Is there anyway that I can sign in or log on or something so that I do not have to "Sign the Guestbook" everytime I want to make a comment?Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-19-2005
Roger D......This is how it really went down at the intersection of Second and State Sts. It was in the wee hours of morning when we should have been home in bed. We circled that intersection non-stop for 16 times all the while looking out for police. At that time that was an uncertified world's record. Now, listen up.....my son, Ricky, broke that record more than 15 years ago while in high school. I'm glad you mentioned that night......DGPI07-19-2005
In case any one is interested,rumor has it that dunkin donuts is opening in the resturant area at wallmart, will give Tim Hortons some compition.monablanchardeaston07-19-2005
I remember Humpty Dumpty BBQ Potato Chips! I used to get them at Clairs market with a 16oz bottle of Coke and a french horn quite often after school and then go to my grandmothers and watch "The Edge of Night", "The Secret Storm" and the "Guiding Light" Anyone remember those? I also remember the public pool and the rec center. I too was a baton twirer. I took lessons at the rec center. I was in a few parades and pagents on the GrandStand Stage at the fair. I can still remember the smell of the rec center and the little puddle of water at the public pool that you had to step in before you could go to the pool. Anyone remember that?Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-19-2005
Hello! How was everyones day? I was reading the comment by someone who thinks that this site is made of cliques. I really do not agree with that. I grew up in The County and I have been gone since 1966, I entered a few comments before anyone responded to me, but I don't think that was being excluded because of cliques. I just thought that maybe I did not say anything that was worth answering lol. I just tried a few more times and BINGO...i got a response. The County is a very special place on God's Great Earth so plese be kind when you speak of it and its present and past residence.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-19-2005
From time to time I'm going to put in a little bit of trivia for you to think about. DG(driver) and I(navigator,police watcher) hold the record for backing around the Main ST,Church St,Second ST,State St, Main St etc twelve times without stopping. We did this at roughly three O'clock in the morning. Would have kept going but did see a police car coming. You can tell we had a lot to do.RADNS07-19-2005
Dunkin Donuts is in the back of Food Trend??? What is this world coming to?? I remember when I went to New England School of Broadcasting at Husson, when I told anyone where I was from-they'd say-"Oh..a county girl..." As I got to know people, especially southern Maine girls, I figured out what they meant. Tough girls, girls that can have fun at a party & belch like a man!! :D I'd find out who was from PI or the surrounding areas & we all had the same sense of humor, the same outlook, it was great.JulieVermont07-19-2005
I remember forty years ago when my brother, my father and I would go into the woods between Smyrna Mills and Knowles' Corner to hunt for fiddleheads while we were fishing for trout. They always went better with rainbows.Steve BlanchardNorth Carolina07-19-2005
DG..I really do not know Miff Dow, but have heard of him. I think he married Bobbie Palmer, please correct me on this if I am wrong. Webmaster, I have been to the Blue Moose before a long time ago. On our way back from or to Bangor, I made sure to look for the Blue Moose and I recognized it and remembered that I had been there before, but I did not get whoopie pies there (wish I had). Also, last October I went on the chairlift at Mars Hill Mt. and it scared me because of the height. I could not look down but my sister who was riding right behind me seemed relaxed and it did not bother her. I really did not like riding on it, but the view was spectacular! As much as I used to love skiing, I could not ride up on that chairlift again. I would have to ski at Quoggy Jo.PAC07-19-2005
Pac, the best whoopi pies I've ever had come from the Blue Moose restaurant in Monticello. Sometimes I stop there just for a whoopie pie :pWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-19-2005
pac.....other guy in Malmark's was Ret. Rear Admiral of the High Seas, Miff Dow. Actually, Miff served a time on submarine duty while in the Navy. He has built his little nest right here in P.I. and is on his way to living life happily everafter.......DGPI07-19-2005
Waldo, deer play and eat in our back yard all the time but the other day I, too, saw a mother who kind of stayed in the forest and the two little fawns ran and played in the field. It was so cute and entertaining. Must be that time of year.... My son from Caribou has been here since June 28 and is returning next Tuesday, the 26th. He will be happy to get out of the heat..or mostly the humidity. Its always good to have Walt here tho. I get a little homesick after he leaves but guess it will be 2007 before I can get up there for our 55th reunion! It will be here before we know it!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV07-19-2005
When I was there last October I got some whoopie pies at Sleepers in Caribou and they were very good!pac07-19-2005
When I was in high school and college Winnie's made their cheeseburgers with Velveeta cheese. Man, were the good. I wonder if they still make them the same way???RonMass.07-19-2005
Abbey - you forgot to mention "Lobstah" & whoopie pies! :-)connie claircentral Calif.07-19-2005
Whenever I tell people here that I'm from northern Maine, they always think I'm referring to the coast. And I have to set them straight. They don't have a clue! When I tell them I lived near the Canadian border about as far north as you can go, they are amazed!connie clairCalif.07-19-2005
DG..Thanks a lot for the Malmark's photos - they are excellent..I do not recognize the sailor, why don't you tell us who he is. JC.. I looked at Spruce Point Inn and it looks fabulous! I bet you will love it there.PAC07-19-2005
Julie, Yes, the public pool as well as the rec center is still open and Food Trend is still Food Trend. Dunkin' Donuts is located in the back of the store now.JCPI07-19-2005
Hi Waldo...Darn thing about lawn mowing around here is that it's too wet to mow before noon and too hot to mow after that! I have a solution this summer...He drives up every Wednesday afternoon in his pickup and unloads his commmercial size lawnmower and next thing it's all done! I won't use the "O" word but it does have it's advantages. I've mowed for the past 3 summers but no more! I saw a doe and two fawns last week on my lawn..the babies still had their spots. Made my day! Leaving for Long Lake Thursday to visit the family...I still think of it as "going home" but when I head back down the pike I feel as though I'm "going home" also..best of both worlds.Meta Gagnon GiggeyChelsea, Me07-19-2005
Oh Abbey - fiddleheads!! You've really been indoctrinated. The next thing we'll be hearing is that you're out there chasing new potatoes and brook trout. You've definitely got some County Girl in you. Lorrie, thank you for giving me the fair dates. Have a nice day, everyone.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-19-2005
Myrna, OOPS! Make that July 30 - Aug. 7th.Lorrie07-19-2005
Myrna, July 30 - Aug. 2 are the Fair dates I was given...have fun! :DLorrie07-19-2005
I lived in Presque Isle from 1945-1959 on Elizabeth St. I always enjoyed the P.I. fair.My father worked for Oliver Corp. and always had a booth at the fair.My relatives lived at Parkersiding (Billy & Gilbert Clark).Billy still lives there. The only persons I recognize here on this site are Pam C.,Dick G.Jim C. & Meredith L.Meredith was in my class of 1963.Do any of you know Scott Sperry? He lives across the street from me.Other former P.I. people that live in this area are Mac McBride,Yarmouth;Dean Donahue &Jill Nardone, Freeport; &Deb Thomas,Westbrook.If any neighbor or friend reads this,I'd enjoy hearing from you.Steve WeaverWestbrook07-18-2005
Hi, About people thinking they've seen Maine when all they've seen is Kittery or Kennebunk, those same people refer to Waterville as central Maine. I've had folks say the interstate stopped at Bangor and they ask how people get to Aroostook County. I wish I-95 went to Madawaska like it ought to do. Anyone who drove from Kittery to Fort Kent would soon forget about Waterville being central Maine. Aroostook Co people are among the friendliest Mainers!ElizabethKatahdin Region07-18-2005
Good Evening. Haven't had a chance to get on tonight so missed kabitzing with you all. Hope you all had a terriffic day.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-18-2005
You got it, Myrna!!! Fiddle heads and all!!! :-)Abbey Haagsmacalifornia07-18-2005
Ron, That's the trend in this area, too, and we're not that far from Maine. We've had people here talk about Maine like they really have spent some time in the State, and when we ask what area they've been to, it typically is Portland or below - a few know about Bangor. I ask if they've ever noticed "Caribou" on the weather map. Many have, and when I tell them that's the area where I grew up, I then often see that incredible look of disbelief - that I could possibly come from that remote area. They'd be surprised to find that at some supermarkets, employees still help take your groceries to the car for you. Abbey, I hope you have a great visit to The County. If you know about red hot dogs, then my guess is that your family has done a good job of immersing you in the culture of the area. ;-) I still don't have an answer to my question on when the Northern Maine Fair is - someone help, please.Myrna Condon07-18-2005
One more neat memory for me.......I was involved in baton twirling, & was able to compete in a few pagents and march in a couple of parades!!! What a neat and special memory for me. Out here in southern california, the sense of a "home town" and the local parade is not very common.Abbey Haagsmacalifornia07-18-2005
Oh my gosh! reading all of the "nostalgia" has really got me excited to come to P.I.!!!! We are on our way next Thursday for 10 days....a red -eye out of Los Angeles. I am sooo excited! I am coming w/ my mom (Connie Clair) & my 3 year old daughter, Harper, whom I am very excited to introduce to the "simple life" as I call it in P.I.!!! Although I did not grow up there, I did attend Zipple School for kindergarten (1975-76) then I attended Gouldville School for a few months of 2nd grade. We always lived out west (california, nebraska, colorado)as my dad was in the Air Force. But we always made it back for summer visits, & my mom & nanny (Verna Monahan) made sure I learned all of the neat family history/local "customs" so that I would have a sense of "home". I really enjoy learning more & getting a good laugh from all of you! Thanks!!! Looking forward to the fair, Winnies D.B. , red hot dogs,clams,wise p-tato chips and whatever else I can get my hands on!!! It's been 10 long years!!! :-)Abbey HaagsmaOntario, California07-18-2005
Myrna, You hit the nail on the head. People tell me they have been to Maine.....Kittery or Kennebunk. I tell them they haven't even come close to seeing Maine....it's up in the "County." Kittery is just an extension of Boston. However, it's difficult to convince them to drive another six hours...... When I come to Maine next month I will stick my feet in the ocean and then drive to the "County."Ron MoreauMass.07-18-2005
Tenlee here is the Little Queen of the Potato festivalJhTacoma07-18-2005
Hi everyone- Kim-hi there-I worked there, I think in 1984 or so...LOVED the fries too. I did have a lot of fun, worked with a lot of my friends & I knew the Murphy gang from way back. Sorry it took so long to respond. As for the "anonymous" person who doesn't have the "taters" to leave his/her name, see, I'm responding to your sarcastic comment..it was uncalled for & very "UNCOUNTY" like. So, like a little kid, you know have some attention. Happy? :D Anybody ever wander into Tom's market when it was around? I remember buying tootsie rolls for a penny. I remember saving up 25 pennies & filling my little bag..I felt so rich, so grown up, until I had to share them w/my sister... :mad: Is the public pool still open? How about the Rec center? Is Food Trend still called Food Trend? That place wa a fun place to work at, espically when we had to tell people to put out their ciggies when they were pumping gas...they loved us.. :rolleyes:JulieVermont07-18-2005
Hi Debbie, Thank you for the nice compliment about the state of Maine. I was born in PI and I now live in NH which is also a beautiful state. I just returned from a week in Perry, Maine. Saw lots of deer, seals, and there was no electricity so the stars at night were super beautiful!! Welcome to the COMFANCYNH07-18-2005
Debbie (4683), How did you find this site if you're not from Maine? I'm here in the Valley and from Northern Maine. I've noticed/met many people out here from Maine/been stationed at the Base...small world. Seems people retire out here. Not me...parent moved us here to get away from shoveling snow ALL WINTER. I suspect our weather is better in warding off arthritis, since she doesn't suffer from it, now. It is cool (COOL... BRRR!) there in the summer, rains/storms whenever/weekly and that's a nice change from the our Heat. And I don't find this site to be snobbish...people just like to chat about their past and with those who may share the same type of experiences. Enjoy the site. :-) :p Think of their weather as ours hits 110...and higher for you in Bullhead City! :eek:LorrieValley of the Sun07-18-2005
Connie....I'm having a little trouble locating the Larry's Auto Supply photo. Not to worry, it'll show up...... What's happened to LCD and cj......like they've fallen off the edge of this Earth and disappeared. C'mon, girls, give yourselves up.DGPI07-18-2005
Yes Debbie, Maine is a beautiful State. If you have never been there - and I mean throughout the entire State - it would be worth taking time to drive through. Allow lots of time, though, as the State is long. Many people have heard of Kennebunkport, Kittery, or Portland, but if that's all they know, they don't know Maine. Keep going several hours north, and you will discover Maine. I am glad I was raised in Maine - some of the best people on earth are there, or from there. If you visit, you will find that out for yourself. To Outsider: it does seem like there are cliques on here, but truly I believe it is just a bunch of Baby Boomers who remember each other, reminiscing the good ole days. It happens with every generation - we aren't any different....we just have internet access. ;-) You all make me smile as I read about the different drive-in eateries, the drive-in theater, etc. What a walk down memory lane you provide.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-18-2005
Waldo., :eek: please don't say you're having "HUMPTY DUMPTY"BBQ chips with Moxie !!Hardy's07-18-2005
SOMBODY ANSWER DEBBIE, QUICKAN INTERESTED PARTY07-18-2005
Is the Northern Maine Fair being held the first week of August this year? We may be going to The County, and wondering if it is going to coincide with the fair. I can see by quickly scanning this site, that I have missed a lot of comments. I have been away a lot. After returning from Italy and Sicily, we barely got unpacked before we left for a trip with our martial arts club to the Grandmasters school. This past weekend was the annual camping trip for the club - two weekends in a row. Enough for now - time to get back to work. My favorite time of the year in The County is right now - I can picture the potato blossoms, and the beautiful ride up through the St. John Valley. Enjoy!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-18-2005
Debbie,the majority, won't respond to your post. You are not part of their special clique. Worst off you are not FROM here and aren't related...outsider07-18-2005
thanks for all the great photos. DG - would the sailor's last name be Dow by any chance? I don't know why that name came into my mind... The clothes in that one pix were definitely 60's styles! Are you going to post the Larry's pixs too? pac & I are relentless huh? :-)connie clairCalif.07-18-2005
Makes me feel cooler just looking at your beautiful state.DebbieBullhead City, Arizona07-18-2005
Malmark's..one more shot. Here's Mac Shapiro in 1967 or so.DGPI07-18-2005
Malmark's......here's Whitey again, same year, 1967.DGPI07-18-2005
pac and Connie.. I promised a photo of Malmark's before sundown and here it is. Whitey Shapiro is the gent in the middle. Sailor on the left...I'll let the viewers decide who it is. Guy on the right is Al Knight who clerked there for a few years as I did. Photo about 1967....DGPI07-18-2005
I found this groundhog trespassing in my yard the other day. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-18-2005
Hello everyone. Just got home from work and have to do my other jobs now, like supper, dishes,vaccuumming etc. How was everyones weekend? I hope you all had a teriffic one!Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-18-2005
The webmaster is getting more clever every day!pac07-18-2005
Yes, it is a great photo! We like photos! (hint, hint....) :-)pac07-18-2005
GREAT Photo of the Potato Blossom Festival/Parade! My brother-in-law was a clown in it, but I couldn't see him. Still loved the photo. Have attended many festivals in the past, but didn't make it this year. :-(tenleewestport island, ME07-18-2005
Pam C., I've never been there, but Boothbay Harbor sounds like a nice place to hang out. --Guess we'll have to go look at it someday. We're enjoying our location, for sure. About a week ago we happened to look out back, toward the woods, in time to see two fawns running around on our back lawn. I never knew those little guys could move so fast! They were playing and obviously enjoying a clear area where they could "put the pedal to the metal." The show lasted about two minutes, and then they and Mom returned to the woods.Waldo LVassalboto07-18-2005
Hi Waldo - You're so lucky to be living in Maine. I was just checking out the Spruce Point Inn at Boothbay Harbor, not that I'll ever get there, but my sister is going to be staying there for a few days in August.pac07-18-2005
It's a relatively hot, muggy day in Vassalboro, and I've mowed as much as I'm going to today. (--Got more than an acre of lawn and haven't bought a riding mower yet.) -Sitting here at the computer sipping a cold Moxie. Ah, life is good!Waldo LibbyVassalboro07-18-2005
pac....I certainly did forget about the photos of Larry's and Malmark's. They'll be posted before sunset.....DGPI07-18-2005
Julie, I worked at John's Dairy Bar when I was in High School. Probaby between the years of 1979 - 1981. When did you work there? I worked with alot of great people and John and Judy Murphy were the best people to work for. They were great. Their cheeseburger plate was a hot seller and customers used to try and get the recipe for the onion rings all the time because they were so good. Alot of good memories there for me.Kim Carroll MurchisonScarborough, ME07-18-2005
DG.. did you forget to post those inside photos of Larry's and Malmarks - well, when you find time. Connie and I are waiting. I promise I won't bug you anymore about photos after this..... The comments about Aroostook Bible Camp in Allagash - that was a very good place.pac07-18-2005
Rob--I remember squeezing those little color bubbles into the margarine too. There was a "Margarine Act of 1886" that was to protect the dairymen from the threat to their product real butter. The margarine was white and unappetizing looking. Many states had restrictions and taxes on margarine; in fact in Wisconsin it wasn't until 1967 that restrictions were lifted. A history lesson for today!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA07-18-2005
:-) Just my two cents worth--John's Dairy Bar had just about the BEST onion rings in the world. Haven't found a place yet that can beat them . . . :D Hello to all!!Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine07-18-2005
Lois, I remember the Tastee Freeze. I worked there as a "car-hop in high school. Talk about hard work! when that parking lot was full, it was non-stop running back and forth until they closed around mid-night; and then we had to sweep and pick up the parking lot which was full of trash as people were too lazy to get out of their cars and put it in the trash cans. But there were some fun times too, and the tips were great! I'd go home and have to take a shower because I smelled like french fry grease :-)connie clairCalif.07-18-2005
If anyone's interested, I've been asked by the PIHS class of 1950 to conduct another walk-thru (the very last one ever) at Cunningham....this will happen this coming Saturday at 10 in the morning. Everyone's welcome to accompany us. Any questions? Call me at my office at 764-3185. If I'm busy at that moment, I'll get back to you...........Dick GravesDGPI07-18-2005
I was just reading some of the past entries & I used to work at Johns Dairy Bar! It was my first real job, I was 16. My older sister Barb worked there too when she was 16, her first job too. I remember learning how to "master" the perfect ice cream cone. We used to call it "dairy freeze", people in Vt say "creemees". I remember one of my first customers asked me if we had clams w/the "guts". I must have looked at her like I was going to hurl, so co-worker told me that they were the ones w/the "stomachs" or the "whole" clams. There was always someone asking us what were the flavors for the creemess, & I'd say something like "chocolate, vanilla & also twist.." And of course, someone would always say-"What's the twist flavor"? DUH!!!! Choc. & vanilla together! Hello??? If someone was rude & they wanted a banana split & they couldn't make up their mind what flavors they wanted, I'd try & make the most disgusting mixture I could think of...they always ended up loving it! Or we'd name all the flavors for the old fashioned ice cream & they'd say-"Oh, just vanilla.." :rolleyes: Also worked at FoodTrend-& if JIm Cyr is reading this, I"ll never forget how you made me SWEEP the whole outside front of the store, including around the gas tanks, because that's what all the new hires did!!!! Then to turn around & see you laughing at me through the window!!!!JulieVermont07-18-2005
And we saved the "boats" Winnie's served the banana splits in so we had plenty of color choices for home treats! :-)LorrieValley of the Sun07-18-2005
Yes, I remember when Winnie's was just a "walk up shack" and you took your order back to your parked car. Visited a couple of years ago and ate inside once, lobster roll that was wonderful (huge!) and twist flavored ice cream that we don't have in the West! :-( Couldn't park and eat in the late evening, as it was so cold! Guess my blood's thinned :p . Also, we still have and use the card table my mom bought with green stamps! ;-) Have fun at the Fair! :eek:LorrieValley of the Sun07-18-2005
Fort Fairfield's anual Potato blossum Parade/festivalHardys...07-18-2005
Noticed a couple of people in front of the south main web cam at 1:50 am on Monday morning. Hope they weren't up to no good.native bornHouston, Texas07-18-2005
Well, just wanted to say good night to all of you. You are all great and I will be checking in again tomorrow evening at some point. :-)Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-17-2005
I had a real busy day today and I am a little pooped....The humidity down here is so heavy that it drains my body and brain of all sense of being. I guess I will go hit the hey for now and I have to work tomorrow and everyday at a very busy pharmacy and have no time to sit or anything there......I thought slavery was abolished, but it still exist in someplaces.... :oLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-17-2005
Hey, I remember squeezing the oleo packets also. That was FUN! I told some people that I work with here at the Pharmacy and they did not believe me....too sophistacated I guess lol :rolleyes: I also remember the train coming in on the railway. In fact I think I mentioned it on the site once. It was really a fun time and we got to see our "favorite" ride and wonder what was in the "Freak Show" car. When I went to the fair, I always had night mares about that particular side show until one time I saw the "elephant lady" putting on her elephant leg out behind the tent lol I got in trouble one time in Roberts Market because I stuck my tongue out at the cashier....he was a young man and always wore sun glasses...anyone remember him? My dad spanked my heine when we got outside because I stuck my tongue out at him. BUT, he scared me with those dark glasses and my imagination got the better of me and I thought he had two empty holes in his head...........oh my what an imagination I had :DLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-17-2005
Hi guest 3. I am so glad that I make your time here enjoyable. I just love to reminice about my wonderful PI. I remember when Winnies was just a small drive-in and how we looked forward to getting clams and fries and ice cream cones. I was there once about 21 years ago with my husband and two children. We just had ice cream and I was really sad to see that it had gotten bigger. However, everthing must change I guess. I just want everyone to know that I really appreciate life so much now as I am a two time cancer survivor and everyday is a blessing for me to be here and watch my children grow into wonderful young people. Does anyone remember the Tasty Freeze on the Caribou Road and the Seseme Drive-In in Caribou?Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
Hello, I hope everyone had a nice Sunday. How is the weather in "The County?)Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-17-2005
ARCH was spoiled by eating at at the Mapleton Lunch run by Mrs. Jack N. :DN CLARKS SPRINGS07-17-2005
CC No wars please, just an observation. I remember one time when I worked at the Star Herald we went to Winnies for lunch and I ordered a burger & fries and squeezed a tablespoon full of grease from one of the buns on that burger. Bad luck I guess. But still for my money it was Johns DB. Winnies has good Twist ice cream though. We agree on Harold and Shirleys completely. B o T H ArchArch07-17-2005
Arch - are you trying to start a war again? :-) I think Winnie's food did go through a crappy time, but lately whenever we've been home, the clams and french fries were really good. That's mostly what we go for. I remember John's Dairy bar. They did have good food. Gosh that was back in the 70's. I wonder when they closed? I think Shirley & Harold's on Parson's St. is a good place to eat. I like their baked stuffed Haddock. Wish we could get Haddock here in Calif. But we haven't found it yet.connie clairCalif.07-17-2005
Lois, you make my day you are so cheerful and happy, I just wait for you to come on. Thanks.guest 307-17-2005
Hey was OLEO really made from whale Blubber? only until they found something better like corn oil or soy? we were told that back in the 50s? but maybe we were gullible ! :DHardysTacoma07-17-2005
Where are the updates? i cant seem to find them. But anyway, nice job.Alex MayersSan Diego07-17-2005
Hi All I couldnt help notice that everyone thinks that Winnies Dairy Bar food was great. I never once went in there and got food that I thought was good. I will never forget the first time the Mrs. and I come up there on vacation after being away for 14 yrs. The food was almost inedible, clams fried to a crisp and the french fries were crispy and had way too much sugar in the grease. (Sugar gives them their golden brown color)I know that we are in the minority but for our money, Johns Dairy Bar was the only one in PI that we liked. B o T H ArchArch07-17-2005
Mona, Now that you mention it, I remember the old Robert's store before they built the new one. It's amazing how your memory blocks out certain things and remembers others. Do you know how long the old store was there? Does anyone remember Winnie's Dairy Bar when it was just a little building before they built the current one? You just walked up to the window and ordered stuff back then. But it was always the best!connie clairCalif.07-17-2005
#4638..Lorrie..Fair week this year is July 30th-August 7th.Another great memory for me was going down to watch them unload the rail cars when the "World of Mirth" came to town.Oh for the simpler times.Rob BullFl07-17-2005
We lived off Harris street on Delmont street and remember Roberts Mkt. well.When oleo[margarine]first came out,I used to like to squeeze the plastic bags it came in and pop the little red dye caplet inside that would color the margarine.Several times I got in trouble doing that at Roberts.I remember getting a bike for my 6th b-day[1952],riding it down to Roberts to get some candy[probably to squeeze some more oleo too]and when I came out someone had run over it.Our neighbor,Earl Bates,fixed it up almost like new and I rode it for years after that.Weather looks great in P.I.today.Can,t wait till vacation time in Aug.,"County" here we come!! :-) :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl07-17-2005
I am off to church and then to a youth camp registration in Plainville for most of the day. Hope eveyone has a wonderful day. :-)Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
Well, I certainly remember those S&H Green Stamps! I'm surprised my tongue isn't green to this day. Lick and Stick, Lick and Stick. Heaven forbid if the clerk in the store or gas station didn't remember to give them to you....my grandmother's would have a fit if they didn't get them lol. I have some fond memories of those little green stamps. A trip to Caribou to the redemption center was always so much fun. I believe my brother probably has something in his home that came from there. I specifically remember our living room lamps came from there.Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
Roger, How cool that you knew my family. I think Uncle Freeman was a baseball player in town. I remember my Aunts and Uncles talking about it. Did you play baseball with him? I remember waiting for weeks when I was a kid for Uncle Freeman and his family to come to PI for a vacation. I haven't seen him in quite sometime. Please give him my love and tell him I think of him and my Uncle Clarence so often. All of my other Aunts and Uncles have passed on...the only ones that I have left on my mom's side are Uncle Freeman, Uncle Clarence and Aunt Mable. Thank you sooo much for telling me. I just lost my dad 2 years ago and my mom in 1989.Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
DG The little jingle went like this "Graves Red and White Super Market, Bring your car it's easy to park it....." Obviously I can't give you the tune over the internet and it was not anything anyone would recognize. I THINK it used to be used in their add on the radio. Perhaps someone else would remember it also. Isn't it funny how certain things stick in your mind?Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
Good Morning. How are things in "The County" this morning?Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-17-2005
Hi mom! lol You are for sure right on the Robert's Market! On the S & H green stamps...Eddies IGA also gave them out. As a little tyke, I remember mom putting those and Top Value? (the yellow ones) in books. Every time she went to the green stamp store in Caribou, she gave me a book of my own. I STILL have a stuffed kitty cat that I got with 1 book of green stamps! How cool!tenleewestport island me07-17-2005
I remember going into Robert's Store to buy comic books...for a coin or two! They're crazy priced, now! Went to school with Mark, at Gouldville & Skyway. :-) When is the Fair there? Early August?LorrieValley of the Sun07-16-2005
RE Greenstamps, remember telling the man at the filling station to put the stamps in the tank? As if those few pennys worth would help! B o T H ArchArch07-16-2005
Here is a memory I am sure most of us share that I thought about today.....Sampson's and S&H Green Stamps. Anyone else recall this? :-)C.O.Maine07-16-2005
Old Mr. Fred Roberts had a store on that corner long before 1958, Mike his son built the larger store and that may have been in 58, we lived just down the street and used to go to the little store years before 1958.monabeaston07-16-2005
Lois I knew your parents and grandparents. Just 3 weeks ago I talked to your uncle Freeman whom I use to hang around with until he left PI. I'm going to PI in two weeks and hope to stop in Millbury and see FreemanRogerMaryland07-16-2005
Hi Lois, Richard Clair is my husband's cousin. I knew the Kenney's on Dyer St. also. DG - Thanks for that tid-bit on the opening of Robert's Market. I remember when they opened, the milk man handed out free samples, and the bread man handed out these cute little miniature loves of bread. I can see it like it was yesterday. Brand spankin new .. re: woodsman fly dope. I remember my dad coming home from fishin and wreaking of that stuff. But I do believe it worked. They have some new insect repellent out now without the DEET. They've been selling it in Europe for years, and it's now finally come to the U.S. But they don't sell it in Calif. I'm wondering if they sell it in P.I.? It's under the Spectrum brand name and is a Picaridin -based formula. It's also under the name of Repel and Bug-Off with an oil of lemon eucalyptus base. They say these work just as good as the DEET, and they aren't smelly and oily like your typical "OFF". Anyway.. when I get there I'm going to look for it.connie clairblazing HOT Calif.07-16-2005
Lois.. I'm interested in the Graves' jingle....had no idea they had one. Let's have it....DGPI07-16-2005
Hello, just got back from grocery shopping. There are just too many stores in my area. It seems that I have to hit everyone of them to get everything I want. Sometimes I wish we had only one grocery store like the First Nationl in PI and Graves Red and White. Does anyone remember the little jingle we used to sing about Graves Supermarket? I do if anyone is interested.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
Connie... Robert's Market opened for business in the very early months of 1958.....DGPI07-16-2005
Lois, you were probably in pioneer girls with my sister Dena. She is a little younger than you, but I bet you were in at the same time. She did a lot with the Libby's and BYF. She graduated PIHS in 1971. Nice talking with you too! Any younger siblings? I graduated 1976, Elaine graduated 1973 and Gail is way younger! lol Oh, and my cousin Kathi (Winslow) Coffin was probably in Pioneer Girls at the same time you were too!tenlee (blanchard) dipierrowestport island, me07-16-2005
I must go and do the grocery shopping. Connie and Roger and tenlee, it was nice to have you all respond to my comments. Also Ron and guest1. I will continue to check out the guest book today and hopefully can have some more "conversations" with all of you. I have been gone for so long and now that I am reaching that age when you think about retiring the "old home town" keeps calling my name. It was a great place to grow up and I so often wish that I could have brought up my two children in such a nice place. Bye for now and will check in later. :DLois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
Roger, My grandparents on my mother's side were Anna and Levert Guiou. We lived between there house and the McLeans house.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
Hi Connie, * think I might know your husband, if his first name is Richard (Dick). If it is, he was friends with my brother, Floyd McIntyre. Do you remember Bobby Miller or Sherry (Chase) Miller? I also was friends with Elaine Kenney and I believe she lived on Dyer St. for awhile also. I remember Roberts Market as my dad used to always stop there on his way home from work and bring home milk,bread and candy bars for me and Floyd.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
I just checked out the web cam and now I REALLY am "home sick"Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
Bobby C Yup, Unpalatable, Unpleasing to the taste, as in unpalatable food or drink. B o T H ArchArch07-16-2005
Arch.. yeah,that too,but the main thing is,it tasted terribleBobby C.07-16-2005
Bobby C Yes, that cross between creosote and skunk wizz was most unpalatable! B o T H ArchArch07-16-2005
Re:4607 Arch It wasn't the smell that bothered me. It was the taste.. I couln't hardly get it down.Bobby C.Largo, Florida07-16-2005
Hi Lois, I wish I remembered you, but I don't. I bet I would recognize you from a photo though! I remember Carol Brown. You are only 2 years older than me. But yes I did go to the ABC and really loved it. Anyway.... we lived on Delmont St. when I was about 6 until I was in 6th grade. Then we moved to Dyer St. I mostly remember Robert's Market on Harris St. I remember when it opened for the first time. Now it's called Paige's mkt. You had mentioned Clair's market on Parson' St. Well my husband's dad & uncle, Otis & Glen Clair owned it. Then uncle Glen bought out Otis who opened a store further down on Parson's St. closer to State St. He ended up losing it because he extended too much credit to folks who didn't pay up. He was a man of integrity and instead of filing bankruptcy, he paid it off a little at a time. The store became Gagnon''s market then Walton's. His dad also owned the Smoke Shop for some time located on the bottom section of the old block on the southeast side of the State St. bridge along the rallroad tracks.There used to be a dance hall upstairs in that building. It burnt later on. Anyway... his dad ended up going to work for civil service on Loring AFB until he retired.connie clairCalif.07-16-2005
Lois I think I might know your parents what was your grandparents name on your mother side. I lived close to Clairs store also .RogerMaryland07-16-2005
tenle, I was born in 1948 so I must have attended PG when I was around 8yrs old maybe until I was probably 12? It's hard for me to remember the dates exactly. Maybe if you could email me your name, we would be able to figure out who and what. I really wish that my husband and I could get up for a visit,but we are putting our son through college and that "ain't" cheap. We also want to sell our house so we are attempting to "spruce" it up so $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is :-(Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
good morning. Hope everyone has a terrific weekend. It is already very hot and humid here.Lois (McIntyre) AlixConnecticut07-16-2005
I just saw the webcam picture of Main St. in PI. It's a beautiful morning in the "County." I think I'm getting a little homesick!!!RonMass.07-16-2005
Lois, I must know you. What years did you attend Pioneer Girls? I have 1 younger and 2 older sisters. I was born in 1958....so I guess the mid to late 60's is when I went... Darn those ole earth shoes! loltenleewestport island, me07-16-2005
tenlee, I sure do remember earth shoes. I wore a pair of them to NYC one time and I thought I would die! I had such pains in my legs from trying to walk in those shoes! I was broke so I couldn't even buy a new pair of shoes or sneakers. I ended up walking in my bare feet. I too attented the Pioneer Girls and earned many, but not all, of the badges. It was a nice time. :-)Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-15-2005
Waldo, No my father's name was Evard and my family all went there. I have a brother named Floyd McIntyre, who is 31/2 years older than me. My mom's name was Geraldine. I only went to ABC one time and I was about 13 years old or so. It was a nice place. My brother is now an Advent Christian Minister in No.Springfield, Vt. His first church when he got out of College was the Advent Christian Church in Crouseville. My son, Michael, just graduated from Nyack College in NY and is planning on attend Gordon Theological Seminary to get his Masters in Divinity in the fall.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-15-2005
Lois, Was your father's name Reggie, by any chance? Somewhere back in my hazy memory the name McIntyre fits into the United Baptist Church scene, but his is the only name I recall, and I'm not sure it was someone I knew from the church . Did other members of your family besides you attend there? I must have seen you around the place, but, since you were all of six years younger than me, I probably didn't take notice. Instead, I was probably running around, making noise, and raising a ruckus with other boys of my age. You mention Aroostook Bible Camp. That was a great place, wasn't it? I went there as a camper a number of years and also worked as a counselor one summer (1961.) -Lots of fun and lots of good memories.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-15-2005
does anyone remember "earth shoes"? They were so cool, but I remember they gave me terrible back problems while I worked at Eddies IGA. Cement floor, earth shoes....not a great combo! Also, speaking of United Baptist Church (State Street now)....do they still have Pioneer Girls there? I earned all the ranks and badges and had so much fun and great memories!tenleewestport island, me07-15-2005
Hi Connie, I posted you a message just a few minutes ago, but I guess it didn't go through....anyway, yes I was referring to you. I attended the United Baptist Church on State Street my entire life when I lived in P.I. I was baptised there by Rev. Huey. I was friends with Laurie Ferguson, I think that was her maiden name and also a Betsy Libby who attended the Bethany Baptist Church I believe. I also was friends with Carol Brown and still keep in touch with her.Lois (McIntyre) AlixCt07-15-2005
Yes Connie I was referring to your message about attending the United Baptist Church. For awhile I was friends with Laurie, I believe her last name was Ferguson and Carol Brown. Did you ever attend the Aroostook Bible Camp in the Allagash?Lois(McIntyre)AlixConnecticut07-15-2005
I had forgotten all about Reb's Dairy Bar. Was the owner Reb Good? They had wonderful ice cream.RonMass.07-15-2005
Bobby C Are you having a senior moment? You are not strong enough to stand the smell of the old Woodsman Fly dope we used to have to use. ;-) B o T H ArchArch07-15-2005
Hardy - That's it! Thanks.pac07-15-2005
Maybe the store in Caribou(PAC) was Wymans?HardyTacoma07-15-2005
My dad liked to sneak into the fair with me en tow I remember crawling under the fence on the Mechanic St side and cutting my hand to the bone on probably a broken bottle..my dad took me to Roys A.N. the man behind the counter took good care of me and I still have the scar in a v shape 50 years later to prove it !! nice to remember..HardyTacoma07-15-2005
Does anyone remember the name of the store in Caribou that was expensive, had a Merle Norman section in there. It was still there in 1969, I bought a dress there.pac07-15-2005
Man ! Check out that scenic cam ! Fluffy white clouds, clean air,perfect temperature. Makes me want to go out in one of those fields,lay on my back and watch the clouds float by like I did when I was a kid.Bobby C.Largo , Florida07-15-2005
Meta and pac....I don't have a photo of Reb's milkshake stand right beside MacKay's Market, but I do have a photo of Joe Gagnon's ice cutting crew down on the river on Chapman St. from the 1950's. Here it is, saws and feet only.....couldn't fit their torsos into the camera frame.DGPI07-15-2005
Another thing I remember is a rooming/boarding house on Main St around where Reb's ice cream stand was...bet DG or BC wouldn't have a picture of that.pac07-15-2005
My dad bought the PI Ice Company in 1946, right after WW 11. At that time it was a small home and business delivery operation. The big week of the year was Fair week as the food booths had to keep everything cold with ice. There were three "ice houses" on the Chapman Street site and for 3 weeks every winter dad would round up everyone he could to help with the "harvest". In the late 50's and early 60's the business grew to include icing potato reefer cars for the spring transport of potatos to out of state markets...this became the major part of the business as most everyone had electric refigerators and freezers by then. DG think the library, and now perhaps the museum in PI, must have lots of info as Mom donated most of the photos, etc. to them. We used to sell a lot of ice in the summer for home made ice cream. Of course now most ice cream freezers are electric and the kids don't get their turn to crank the handle! Home made ice cream, watermelon and coca cola...what a great summertime treat!Meta Gagnon GiggeyChelsea, ME07-15-2005
I recall the smell at Roys store on State st. I remember it as Hoppes gun cleaner. They had a good assortment of fly materials but I ordered mine from Herters because there catalog said theres were the best and they had pictures to prove it.Also across the street was Olories[spell] shoe shop and he shined shoes and replaced soles.I learned to tie flies from Bill Haskell at the comunity center.Bought first new 30-30 at Malmarks 1959 with money working at Ben Stadigs lumber mill on Mapelton Rd.as a laborer. Remember Red Hughes as one of the nicest persons I ever met.Enough rambeling for now.Go Red Sox.WayneGreen Bay07-15-2005
The smell was Hoppe's # 9. and the oil on the floorBobby C.Largo,Florida07-15-2005
I remember Roy's Army and Navy on State Street. On Saturdays, when my Mum worked at Zayre's on Main Street -- in the shoe department -- I'd have to hang around with Dad. And he'd drag me to Roy's -- he'd buy me squirrel chews to keep me quiet, I guess. And Roy's had a funny smell -- was it fly dope? And the wooden floors used to creek when you walked on them. Same thing at the old Newberry's store. Those were the days.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle07-15-2005
Dick G. - you have my email address, right? TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA07-15-2005
Bobby C - You are TOO MUCH! :Dpac07-15-2005
Roy's was a great store full of high quality sporting gear and tools and stuff. Shapiro's was a seedbag joint and a hangout. Yeah they used to stand out in front of the store sporting five o'clock shadows like a couple of Algerian hustlers. Surpised they didn't have five or ten fake Rolex watches on their wrists. Roy had to buy them out. Giving the Army and Navy a bad name.Bobby C.Largo, Florida07-15-2005
I remember ice being delivered by horse and wagon on State St. back in the early 50's. I don't know if it was Twin Cote or not. Everyone had to have a little piece of ice to eat. (It came from the PI Stream - yuk when you think about it.) That brings back a memory of the street being tarred and kids picking up pieces of tar to chew on. It's a wonder how everyone grew up reasonably healthy when you add in all the foot x-rays. Regarding an earlier question, I don't recall going down to the railroad station to watch the fair come in.LindaOakland, ME07-15-2005
Tucker G.....Yes, Twin Cote. Twin did something way back which I can't describe over COM. Didn't know he delivered ice, though. pac and Connie.....I have the Malmarks and Larry Goldsmith photos at the office. Will retrieve them sometime today and post them. Sorry for the delay.DGPI07-15-2005
Okay, viewers, I'm able to access COM today. I owe a few of you a few promised photos, to wit, Malmarks and Larry's. It was Whitey and Mac's uncle who had the Army and Navy in the Perry Building (corner State and Main) which burned in Jan. 1945. He re-established where Malmarks was as the new Army & Navy Store. He discontinued in the late 1950's and sold the franchise (A&N) to Roy Beaulieu (Roys Ary and Navy on State St.). His nephews, the Shapiro boys, then established Malmarks in 1960. Here's an early picture of the A&N Store (c.1954) when owned by their uncle, Morris.DGPI07-15-2005
Just browsing at 5 a.m. when I should be working; you have a great site and a nice-looking town. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.Ed VillinesColumbus, OH07-15-2005
Here's another slightly nostalgic bit - who remembers Twin Cote and his horse/wagon delivering ice? He used to deliver ice to the Johnsons next door on Allen St. for their icebox, back in the early 50's. I feel very craggy when I relate this to my contemporaries and they respond with a look that says, "You don't look that much older than my parents...". Dick G. - got a picture of twin and his rig? Bobby Farley and I used to hitch rides on the back of the wagon when Twin didn't see/care.Tucker GrantWestlake Village, CA07-15-2005
bye, maybe I will be able to check this site later on this evening.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
guest1, thank you for the nice comment. Did you live near me or some where close? Initials maybe if you want to remain annoymous?Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
Does anyone remember a teacher named John Moran? I think I had him for sixth grade.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
Yes you are the one I remember red hair and a very nice smile.. nice family hard workers .. hey Clairs market was a great place to hang out loads of penny candy !! take care.. nice to see you on here..Guest 107-14-2005
guest 1, If you knew that I lived on the Parsons Road, then you must remember the Mclean boys, "Bucky" was our age. There was a ton of 'em. It was a rather poor neighboorhood, but I had a happy and healthy childhood and would not change it for the world. My parents worked hard to give my brother and me the best they could and I was sad to leave and not graduate from PIHS with my friends.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
guest 1 Yes I did live on the Parsons Rd and I did go to Gouldville, Cunningham, Skyway and PIHS. However, I did not live next door to the Rideouts. I lived next door to the Mcleans and my grandmother. I could see Clairs market from my house. To be honest with you, I really don't know where Earl and family lived, but it was further up the road.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
hello I had to go make supper and some chores needed to be done.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
hello I had to go make supper and some chores needed to be done.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
lois didn't you live on parson's road? Rideouts next door ? go to gouldville?guest107-14-2005
I am suprised that no one has mentioned the fact the the shapiro boys had an army and navy store in the same location as malmark before they opened malmark. Roys army and navy was around the corner on state st. next to wrights furniture store. I dont think that they were the original owners of the army and navy but did run it for awhile.dick deLongscarborough, me07-14-2005
Norma, I had Paul as a student and a basketball player at Cunningham back in the 80's. I stopped to see him during harvest last year. He has quite a farming operation. Vastly different than the two row diggers I grew up with.Ron Moreau07-14-2005
Hi Ron, Yes I did attend PIHS until the end of my junior year and my Dad was quite sick so we moved to Ct. so he could get easier work. I graduated from Bristol Central High School in 1967.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
Lois, I was born in 48 at the old hospital, too. Dr. Griffiths brought me into the world as well. Did you attend PIHS???Ron MoreauMass.07-14-2005
Guess not. Not known well enough to be part of the chat I guess. Oh well, I tried to be friendly. I remember alot of the things you are all talking aboutas I grew up in PI so I thought maybe someone would recall the name and at least say hi.... :-(Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
Hello, just checking to see if anyone answered me.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-14-2005
pac -- Terry's record collection is quite awesome. It's fun to get together with friends, and play records from a year that the group chooses, and then you predict how many titles AND artists you will get right out of that year's records. Some years are really hard...especially if you were either too young to remember them or too old to care... Kajugoogoo was one that I got right not too long ago! Hey Vern, thanks for the info on the shuttle! It looks like September now. Ron Moreau -- Paul Lagerstrom is my son-in-law. He can stir up quite a 'rainshower' with that irrigation system! And can wash your car while he's at it!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle07-14-2005
Ron - yes I'm sure I want rain. Our rain stops here by the end of April, and we literally don't see any until about Nov. maybe Oct. if we're lucky. Calif. is basically the desert, so it is super dry, and everything has to be irrigated here. It's interesting because here in the San Joaquin Valley where I live, it's known as the fruit basket of the world because they grow so much fruit including grapes, peaches, nectarines, plums strawberries, watermelon, oranges, etc. etc. But without irrigation, the place would be just a desolate desert! Of course I wouldn't want to wish any rain upon the Fair when I'm home!:-)connie clairCalif.07-14-2005
CJ M Lougee. E mail me when you get a chance. I just had a nice visit with your aunt alice condon and her daughter Pam. How are the huricanes treating you this year????dick deLongscarborough, me07-14-2005
Connie, Are your sure that you want rain when you come up to the "county?" When I come home I hope it's in the 80's and dry. If I want to get wet I will walk under on of Paul Lagerstrom's potato irrigators!!!!! ;-)Ron MoreauMass.07-14-2005
Oh my word, I just looked on the webcam, and that rain looks soooo refreshing. It's so dry here, and we won't see any rain until around November... I hope it rains some when we come home..connie clairHOT & Dry Calif.07-14-2005
Pam - I already had planned to go and see Dick as he has access to some old photos from Gouldville; and my dad was in one of them. Dick had already looked for me, but he said there is one photo with no names. So being obsessed as I am, I want to look for myself to see if dad is in that one! Because I really, really want to find that pix! As for the step-ladder and webcam well that's another story. I'm not that brave :-) I know you had a blast when you were there.. DG could take our pix and post it on here though if he wanted to!connie clairCalif.07-14-2005
Connie..When you are in PI next month, you should go see DG. When he told me he had planned on using the step ladder so we could get on camera, I said, "No way" and he changed my mind right away - he was very enthusiastic. Fun time!pac07-14-2005
DG - Are you going to post the pixs of the insides of Malmarks and Larry's Auto?connie clairfCalif.07-14-2005
Connie and pac and others... Malmarks opened up in 1960 and closed in 1970.....owned and operated by Whitey and Mac Shapiro, fraternal twins. Larry Goldsmith arrived in P.I. in the late 1930's. He passed away sometime in the '70's.DGPI07-14-2005
That yellow building that you mentioned is part of my big brother's store.....Gary's Furniture and Appliance.Ron MoreauMass.07-14-2005
Good morning everyone. Supposed to be 106 here today and topping out tomorrow at 108. Now I remember the "fisherman" raincoats! I had one! I've noticed that some fads come and go, and then some come back like the bell bottoms and other styles from the 60's. RE:entry 4555 Lois, were you referring to me? Because I went to the United Baptist church also.connie clairScorching Calif.07-14-2005
Pac, good question. I almost think it's part of Gary's, but I'm not sure. I'll have to look next time I'm driving by.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-14-2005
Webmaster: What is that yellow building on the S. Main webcam with the awning between Gary's and the taller brick building?pac07-14-2005
I used to work next door to Malmark's at Marston's. Whitey and Mac Shapiro owned Malmark's and used to stand outside and visit with people walking by on the street. I also remember the Hall St. Diner (Don and Annie Thompson. Sometimes used to grab lunch there when I worked at the Telephone Co. It (Netco) was on Second St. then, across from DG's house. This was in the early 60's. Bob C. asked about the price of a 45 back then. I'm thinking it was $1.00 - does anyone else remember? I cannot remember the Country Kitchen, though I remember the building. What was in there before Country Kitchen? There was a donut shop farther north on Main St. called Spudnut. I think Wally Arculeo owned it. I also think it may have started out on State St. near the Greenlaw Block. Does anyone remember?LindaOakland, ME07-14-2005
Happy Birthday, Waldo !.... heading to Presque Isle today for my 30th High School reunion.. looking forward to it !marc libbyportland maine07-14-2005
I remember the Fisherman's raincoats now - I had one, guess I didn't realize they were called that. Thanks for the memory!pac07-14-2005
Wow, guys! -Lots of interesting traffic lately. Keep up the good work! For a little while, during the winter ('59-'60) after finishing high school, I worked in the Music Shop's radio-and-TV repair shop, just doing grunt labor for the technicians. Everyone in the store and shop were great to work with, and I really enjoyed it. -Learned a few things, too, like if you're going to reach inside one of those old-style television sets, you do it with only one hand and the other one in a pocket. On the few days I didn't bring my own lunch, I ate at the Hall Street Diner and thought it was pretty good food. It was mostly a place where people working in town ate and was probably not a place you'd go "out" to eat in the evening. Did anyone do that back then? It sure wasn't a common thing in our niche in the economy.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-14-2005
Connie, I was born in 1948 at the old hospital and delivered by Dr. Griffiths. I also attended the United Babtist Church.Lois (McIntyre) Alix07-13-2005
No message at this timeJim ClarkBrewer, Maine07-13-2005
I have been enjoying the Crown of Maine web site for some time now. I grew up in PI and moved with my family to Ct. in 1966. Some of the names I see on the guest book are familiar but not all. I also remember Malmarks and the Music Store and Sears. I remember going to see Santa at Sears and it was such a great adventure. I also picked potatoes for all the years I lived there and of course I lived for the Northern Maine Fair every August. Does anyone remember going down to the rail road tracks and watching the Fair come in?? Oh and by the way I knew Earl Rideout quite well as he walked by my house every day...he was a character to say the least.Lois (McIntyre)AlixConnecticut07-13-2005
Most won't remember this but a few of the guys from PIHS used to run down to the Hall St. Diner after school. It wasn't to eat but to play the pin ball machine. It was an easy game to beat and there were always free games on left by the telephone men.... Eddie Bonefant was Tony the Tiger. I remember that. Hi Eddie, how are you???Ron MoreauMass.07-13-2005
No relation (Hall) the Fishermans raincoats were canvas green on outside rubberized on inside with hoods and long zip fronts it was a fad in the late 60s and originated at UMPIJHWA.07-13-2005
Whoops! sorry - I said vh and it was JHconnie clair07-13-2005
vh - what were the "fisherman's raincoats"? How could we forget the Beatle hair cuts. I remember Hall's Diner also. Any relation to you?connie clairCalif.07-13-2005
BAS, good to see you back on here. Wow, 100 degrees in Texas - that is too hot! It has cooled off here a bit, back in the 80's this week, cuz we got some much needed rain. Connie,I sure do remember the madras plaid clothing of the 60's. :-)pac07-13-2005
Remember "Fishermans Raincoats" Beattle Haircuts... Anyone remember "The Hall Street Diner"...??JHTacoma07-13-2005
VH - that wasn't too much info on the space shuttle. It was very interesting to someone like me who knows absolutely nothing about it!connie clairCA07-13-2005
Gosh Pam - I don't remember the boys jeans or the lip gloss! Maybe I just wasn't "hip enough" :-) But I had my "Weejuns"! I do remember going to Bangor shopping for clothes with my p'tato pickin $$! That was always fun. How about Madras shirts and or shorts?connie clairCA07-13-2005
The guys stood in front of Malmark's, like Ron says, just to hang out and it was probably the place to be seen. Don't you know that it was probably the place they went right after school if they didn't have some kind of sports practice to go to. Also, standing there gave them the opportunity to see every pretty PI girl go by.....you know the old song "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by". Of course the best looking guys and the prettiest girls rode bus #8, isn't that right CJ?? No standing on the corner for us, but then we sure did plenty of "tooling". Ed.....a tiger suit??? How come I never knew that? What grade were you in? Were you in high school. You must have kept that a secret. You ought to post a picture....just maybe DG has one..Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin, TX (100* )07-13-2005
Connie..yes, we had to have our Weejuns. I'm sure I bought some at Malmarks, but we also always shopped in Bangor every year after picking potatoes. I'm pretty sure I had a Ben Casey shirt too. Do you remember another must-have item - that thick lip gloss? And boys jeans? I bought some blue cordoroy ones at Kinney's that I wore out.pac07-13-2005
Norma, More info on the STS-114 External Tank (ET) problem as written by MSNBC - "The troublesome system works like the "Empty" mark on a car's gas gauge, signaling when the fuel tank's level sinks to 2 percent of capacity. Four sensors measure the liquid oxygen, and four sensors measure the liquid hydrogen. When the gauge starts to read "E," the shuttle's control system readjusts pressure levels in preparation for shutting down the main engines. For that reason, the devices are also known as engine-cutoff sensors or ECO sensors." The amount of the delay is not known at this time. Worst case... a September launch. Now, I'll bet that this is more than most want to know. Regards, VhVhHouston07-13-2005
About STS-114. The Launch is on hold for 24 hours due to a faulty fuel sensor in the external tank. Press conference in about an hour. vhvhHouston07-13-2005
Yes DG - please post the inside photos of Malmark's & Larry's Auto! Why don't I remember the Country Kitchen restaurant? Where did you say it was located? What was it after Country Kitchen? Hey Pam - remember buying "Weejan"(spelling) loafers at Malmark's? How about "Ben Casey" (from the t.v.show)shirts back in the later 50's. Can't think of the store, but it was sort of down by Wilders Jewelry store.connie clairCA07-13-2005
Ron, I remember working for Fay Ladner dressed up in the damned Tony The Tiger Suit.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me07-13-2005
Ask DG to print the picture of himself standing outside of Malmarks. He was there as much as anyone I know. It was the thing to do while others were "tooling" up and down Main St. For those of the younger set, "tooling" was driving a car north and turning at Fay Ladners then driving south and turning at Sampsons. Of course, gas was 18 cents a gallon.Ron M.Mass.07-13-2005
Hey Connie.. maybe they were standing outside of Malmark's because they were guarding something...pac07-13-2005
DG..Thank you! that is a great picture, and I did remember those steps going up to the restaurant. Yes, please post the other photos too. I can remember being in Larry's store like it was yesterday.pac07-13-2005
Norma... Dick Haymes has been one of my favorites for many years. As far as I am concerned, he was as good as Sinatra, but didn't have the flair. Haymes (for those who have never heard of him) came out of the big band era from 1936 to 1947. Died a drunk......DGPI07-13-2005
pac and Connie... This is your lucky day; I have interior shots of both Malmark's and Larry's Auto Supply. Want to see...do ya, do ya? First here's the photo of Country Kitchen as it was in around 1972.DGPI07-13-2005
Yeah Connie - Whitey Shapiro I think. I can picture him too. What that was about?? umm..because I think they thought that was a cool place. I think it was actually; I also remember now that some striped shirts were stolen from there, but I don't want to say any names on here.pac07-13-2005
Pam - I remember the guys standing outside Malmarks all the time too. What was that all about? I guess they wanted to greet their customers? I think one of them was named Whitey or something like that. I can picture him...connie clair07-13-2005
While on my walk this a.m. I was thinking about Larry's bike shop. It was right on the corner of Hall & Main St. I got my first real bike there. Must have been 2nd or 3rd grade. My dad took me down there, and I saw this brand new shiny blue schwinn with basket & streamers to boot and fell in love with it. Well - the saleman told my dad there were some 2nd hand bikes in the basement, so we went down there to look at this ugly old bike, and my heart sank. It was too tall for me, so the guy said he could put wooden blocks on the pedals so I could reach. I didn't dare say anything 'cause I didn't want to seem ungrateful. But I think my dad saw the disappointment 'cause we went back up stairs, and he purchased that beautiful Schwinn. He let me ride it over to the police station where I got the license sticker to put on the back fender, and then he let me ride it home! Wow was I proud.... Sorry for the long story... But this guestbook sure brings back the great memories....connie clairCalif.07-13-2005
I know I've been on here a lot this AM, but that record collection of Norma's husbands must be awesome! I think the 50's had the best music even tho I wasn't born till 1950. I see in the Malmarks photo someone standing out front - I remember guys standing out in front of that store all the time.pac07-13-2005
Prospects for launch have dropped from 60 percent to 40 percent. 3.51 pm launch. I don't know why these guys don't call Arch in Texas. He has the prints for a design that will launch in any weather conditions.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-13-2005
While we're on the subject of music and stuff...my husband Terry is a record collector. He has the top 100 (45's) of each year since 1950...but for years he's been looking for the 45 RPM (only) of Dick Haymes' redition of "The Old Master Painter"? Please, does anyone have a copy of that kicking around their cellar or someplace? Let me know...It'd make a great birthday present. Vern -- what's the scoop on the shuttle launching today?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle07-13-2005
Here's one from a DG E-MailBobby C,Largo, Florida07-13-2005
Almost forgot.. another member of the Mustangs was Wendall Hudson.pac07-13-2005
Talk of music makes me remember a group in high school called "The Mustangs" - Rodney Thompson (who still lives in PI), Phil Sirois, Donnie Jaundreau, and Lloyd Brown. Rodney Thompson and his wife and a few others played at the State St Pub at my 30th reunion.pac07-13-2005
It's nice to be back to the nostalgic stuff on the guestbook! I sure do remember the Music Shop, Marston's, Malmark's etc. When I started playing clarinet back in the 4th grade, the Music Shop carried the music books. It's funny, when I first looked at the pic, the stuff on the shelves reminded me of videos! :-) Thanks for the pix DGconnie clairHOT Central Calif.07-13-2005
DG...Ken Colbaahth. Yes. I think they WERE married. Well...Mom thought they were. I got run out of the Music Shop as well. ..Doing too much listening and not enough buying. How much were singles back then?Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-13-2005
Linda....Yes, Green's Shoe Store was on the corner of State and Main and, in fact, had an X-ray machine which I remember well. Cecil Dobson had her hair-do place around the corner on State and was the same place her mother did the same (Margurite's....sp?). pac...I,indeed, have a photo of the Country Kitchen. I'll send it along perhaps at noontime. I must apologize for the quality of the photos....it's a limitation of WebTV. I live with it.DGPI07-13-2005
I wonder if that shoe repair shop is still there. I do remember a restaurant, I think it was called Country Kitchen, something like that, across the street from Malmarks and Marstons, almost right beside the old Wilkins store. Do you have a picture of that, DG?pac07-13-2005
Thank you for the picture, DG. I spent a lot of time in this shop in the late fifties, listening to and buying 45's. Wish I still had some of them. I think there was a shoe store near or on the corner of State and Main (also with an x-ray machine). Cecile Boulier had her Beauty Shop downstairs on the State St. side next to the shoe repair shop, also downstairs. Funny how seeing a picture like this can bring back more memories of the area than you thought you had.LindaOakland, ME07-13-2005
Tucker G... "Magic Lantern"...I like that. Let me shine that lantern light upon a 1955 photo of the inside of the Music Shop when it was in the Greenlaw Block and owned and operated by....oh, oh, his name just left me...he was also liquor commissioner in the area. Well, doesn't matter. Rita Martin is the name you're looking for....ran the Music Shop for years, but I'm not sure she came on board 'til the Shop moved to south Main St. Her sister was Reba Pierce, schoolteacher. Now the name comes to me.....Ken Colbath. Remember him? He was married to Joy Colbath's mother...lived on Academy St.DGPI07-13-2005
...make that Barnes & Noble...TBGrantCA07-13-2005
DG, obviously I didn't even finish reading your post before pounding out my own rant about the "Western" location of MS. Very tacky of me - just another flighty SOCAL dreamer...Tucker GrantWLV, CA07-13-2005
I remember the Music Shop, across the street from Malmarks, downstairs from my best pal, Dr. Bonenfant, later across Main on the SW corner of State. And Rita (can't remember her last name)was indeed there forever. Seemed like she could connect with anyone on any record in existence - I suspect she (nor any other mortal) may not be able to do that today. That's where I learned to appreciate Nervous Norvous ("Transfusion") and Martin Denny ("Quiet Village"). Don't find many Norvous records around anymore, although you can hear them on Barnes & Hoble... DG, please show us the Music Shop with your magic lantern...Tucker GrantWestlake Village, CA07-13-2005
The music shop was great.. Rita I think worked there a long time.. Roy's Army and navy used to dispense some first aid sometimes I remember and along Main street was a bike shop Larry's I believe I got my first Schwinn bike there after a fall pickiing potatosHardys...Tacoma,Wa.07-12-2005
DG, Sure, send it..... :rolleyes:RonMass.07-12-2005
Music Shop: The first music shop was established sometime back in the very early 1950's in the Greenlaw Block. It was there in 1954 or so that I saw my first microwave then called a radarmatic. They didn't catch on 'til 20 years later. In 1960 the Music Shop moved uptown a few doors down from F.P Stevens. It was sometime in the 1970's that the Music Shop again re-established down the street on the corner of State and Main. I have a nice shot of the interior of the shop when it was in the Greenlaw Block in the mid 1950's. Anyone want to see it?DGPI07-12-2005
How about pointing the webcam away from the intersection for a change and showing Wal Mart or something besides traffic lights and vehicles?ElizabethMaine07-12-2005
I remember where Malmarks was, but I don't remember what was right on that corner.pac07-12-2005
PAC and VH I reconn your both right and with good memories. Its just a matter of timing. The music shop was down in the middle of the bloke until after Greens closed on the corner then it moved up there. At least this is the way I remember it.dick deLongscarborough, me07-12-2005
PAC, Hmmmmm, I thought that it was right next to Fred P. Stevens men's store???? vhvhhou07-12-2005
I thought the Music Shop was right on the corner of Main and State. I mean, that is what I remember. Am I wrong or am I right?pac07-12-2005
What every happened to the "Music Shop"? It would have been located in the center of the south main street cam shot if it was still in business. It was a great place for 45's in the early '60's. Regards, vhVhHouston07-12-2005
Hi Waldo-I have been to that shop in Queechee. There was a Scottish festival there & boy was it fun! They had this presentation of clans with their tartans & I was waiting for my (former) name & it wasn't called!! You have to register & all that. I was so bummed. I was a Morrison & was hoping there'd be some type of display, I'll have to go again! :-)JulieVermont07-12-2005
PAC, I'd guess we're about 50 miles from Freeport. --Takes about an hour to drive there, including the ten miles from our place to Augusta, where we hit the interstate. Bruce Bergeron, -Got any particularly favorite part of the state? Are you from Maine originally? (We'll talk to you, even if you're not. ;-) ) As you've probably deduced, most of us on this site hale from Presque Isle or other parts of Aroostook County, a.k.a.: "The County." The web site has been a real boon to us, providing a convenient way of staying in touch and practicing controlled(?) craziness. Anyway, Welcome! I expect you'll enjoy it.Waldo LVassalboro07-11-2005
Waldo...How far are you from Freeport?pac07-11-2005
found your site on earthcam.com i love maine and visit as often as i can ;-)Bruce BergeronWest Springfield Mass07-11-2005
My previous post only cited one scenario, but the general principle is true. While passing through Vermont a few months ago, my wife and I talked with a clerk in a small shop near Quechee or Taftsville, about that very thing happening around her area. It's had some really interesting effects. By the way, it's a really cute shop, "Scotland by the Yard," and is worth stopping to see, if you're ever down that way. -Scottish clothing, tartan yardgoods, souvenirs, etc. It was a slow, drizzly day, and the clerk had time to talk about local history, etc. 'Twas very interesting and worth the time.Waldo LVassalboro07-11-2005
To Julie in Vermont: "What's the attraction" to Vermont? You probably already know. Often, people from "away" who are well-off will visit an area (Vermont, coastal Maine, central Oregon, Montana...) and will fall in love with it. It's peaceful and scenic; land is comparatively cheap. They decide to buy a piece of peace and get a lot six times the size any of the locals live on (It's cheap, after all...) and probably on high ground where they'll have the best view. They build a second home that's a "mansion" to the local folks. Some move to their new paradise and become permanent residents. They don't bicker about price, because to them it's relatively inexpensive for the same function they'd buy back home. As more of those folks move into an area, paying top dollar, the prices of the not-so-wonderful places also rise. -Saw that in Oregon in the early 80s, as Californians sold their ranch-style houses on a quarter acre for about half a million and moved north to escape the rat-race. --Can't blame them, really. But it drove home prices up fast and high. IMHO, the attraction is a peaceful place to live, at least part of the time. Unfortunately, it has financial ramifications for the locals.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-11-2005
Hi! LOVE your webcam! I am a native New Englander from Connecticut now living outside of Orlando, FL for the past 8 years. I currently attend Seminole Community College and one of my instructors told us about this website last year for tracking all of those hurricanes! Our nerves were shot, to say the least having 3 come through our area in only 6 weeks. Thanks for such great information! My husband and I would definitely LOVE to move to Maine one day as we still miss the north very much. Please send us a gentle hurricane season this year.... Keep up the great work! Thanks... Diana LandDianaFlorida07-11-2005
I was just looking at the poll question & smiled because it's pretty cheap compared to where I live. I live about 25 miles north of Burlington. The real estate, especially in Chittenden county is ridiculous!!!! We have Lake Champlain, a very nice lake, not a "great" one, but very lovely. Anyway, a couple of mountains, but that's it. We don't have the coast, the ocean, the difference between northern & southern Maine. Nothing like that, but it just astounds me how expensive it is to live here in Vermont. I mean, what is the appeal? If I had my choice I'd move back to Maine, but my hubby's a native here & most of his family is here, while mine is scattered. But I'll just never understand the appeal of Vermont, it is no better than New Hampshire or Maine, but yet the real estate is outrageous! Aaahh, feel better now that I vented..thanks! :-)JulieVermont07-10-2005
DG....nope ...we are two different folks,Rick07-10-2005
I've been thinking......gotta feelin' that Rick is Bobby C.'s second self, a.k.a alter ego. Appear to have same thought processes. Hmmmmmmmmm....I wonder.DGPI07-10-2005
More serious than a heart attack ;-) BoTH ArchArch07-09-2005
Arch-amedes: Are you serious? Now that's FUNNY. Good one! :cool:Bobby C.Largo, FL07-09-2005
Bobby C Your aspirations were lower than us Mapleton boys, we always wanted 3 speed English bikes. BoTH ArchArch07-09-2005
That Sears picture evokes some emotions. As children we used go into the shoe department on our way to the pool and look at the bones in our feet in the X-ray machine. The clerks had to run us off at least once a week. Then we'd go an look at the bikes and have discussions about how J.C. Higgens bikes we junk and how we'd like to have Raleighs like the rich kids. Awsome picture DG !Bobby C.Largo,FL07-09-2005
Bobby,buying the house didn't bother me as much as having to get rid of the "DOG".Rick07-09-2005
Re:looking for you. I'm here at the compound working on my next movie. Get in touch..I think there is a part in it for you.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
Connie, That sounds good that you plan on retiring next year and spending summers in Maine at the lake! Sure do remember Frank and Gloria even tho I did not know them real well. We all thought your cousin Richard was so good looking, he worked for us also during harvest. It wasn't until years later (6 yrs ago) that someone told me she had such a crush on my father, she said she could hardly wait to get to the field so she could see him! The pictures on here today from Rick are hilarious! Glad to see DG back. Well, I'm gone till Monday.PAC07-09-2005
Rick,I don't get it. Why in blazes did you buy that house ? You had everything a man could want.Did your wife make you do it?Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
Again I'm unable to post in the COM guestbook. I'm back...had to escape the "heat of the kitchen", did survive and now full of renewed vigor, but momentarily can't post comments. Here's a December 1998 shot of Sears in its last throes of life....looks like a war-torn section of London during the Nazi "Blitzgrieg" in WW11. Post the photo if you can......Or it resembles Berlin just as the Russians and Americans are trooping into Berlin in the last few days of April in 1945, you know, like on the 30th when Herr Hitler swallows a cyanide pill then puts the barrel of his pistol into his mouth and blows his own head off.DG07-09-2005
:D Looking for UGuest07-09-2005
Rick B., Yep, that's a really fine yacht you've got there. -And it nicely adheres to the axiom "form follows function." -Got lots of function, and form is following 'way behind. Where do you tie it up, somewhere on Vancouver Lake, or maybe over on Sauvie Island? Thanks for letting us see it and the RV.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-09-2005
Like my new computer? Got a great deal on it.Rick07-09-2005
I lived here before the bankers foreclosed and put me down by the river in the RV.Rick07-09-2005
You can buy my yacht and I will throw in my dog tooRick07-09-2005
Bobby if you liked my RV you got to love my yachtRick07-09-2005
Rick: Jeeze! I like that R.V.! Have you sold it yet? Webmaster: Yeah I know I paid too much for that place, but you'd think in today's crazy environment I could at least break even.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
My old house .. lived in an RV down by the riverRick07-09-2005
Bobby, if you paid $27.50 for that, I'd say there was a housing bubble when you bought it! ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-09-2005
I don't really think there is a housing bubble. I bought this for $27.50 10 years ago. I can't even get an offer today.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
Pricing on housing has gone nuts here! Purchased this 2400 sq ft house for $115.00 per sq ft in Dec 04. Now if you were to purchase today $146.00 sq ft..RickVancouver, WA07-09-2005
"Pay off" I mean. SHIKES!Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
Thibodeau's going out of business sale. 1965. The end of the era when people bought stuff from their nieghbors and didn't have to re-mortgage to pay of credit cards. Our family bought lots of shoes (five kids). DG sent me this pic of Bernie.Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-09-2005
Pam, I'm married to Odie Clair. His brother is Frank who was in your class.His business is Clair's Electric there in P.I. He married Gloria Brown who was also in your class. My parent's house was on Dyer St., and we could look right across the river to Aunt Vera's house where it still stands next to Roy's Army & Navy. Miss being able to "blow" through the door at those two homes. Now Odie's parents are both gone as of last Sept., and he had lived in their house on Park St. since 1 year old. Now it is sold and times keep changing. Yes I know how you feel about going home. It's a great feeling. We are retiring next year and are going to spend our summers up at St. Froid Lake and winters out here. Can't wait!connie claircentral Calif.07-09-2005
Connie..If I recall correctly, you have been in California a long time. Is/was your husband from PI also? There was a guy in my class (I think he was in my class) with that last name). I remember where Aunt Vera lived but I can't remember where your house was. I would like to go back to PI this fall, my nephew is getting married there in October, but I won't be able to this year. I hope it's not another 5 years before I get there again.PACNashville, TN07-09-2005
It looks like I accomplished my objective, getting everyone out of the Cullen rut! BoTH Arch Arch they need to have a Jeffery Dahmer and Ted Bundy look alike contest. It would really complete the trashiness of the contest. People should protest the contest. Finally who's suggestion was this?Two Turtle Doves.07-09-2005
In regards to the new poll question....that shouldn't even be close on the voting! I live on the coast of Maine, and there is absolutely NO comparison in the cost of homes/land here, versus Aroostook County. I look at real estate often in the county, and hysterically laugh at what we could get a BEAUTIFUL HOME for up there, compared to here! We live on an island, and have an ocean view with a basic cape. What our home is apprasied at, and what we could take that money, and buy a home in Aroostook County for is UNREAL! Yeah but you gotta drive to hell and highwater to get anywhere. There is more ware and tare on a vehicle, vehicles are more expensive. OIL and GASOLINE are terribly priced. I have relatives in RHODE ISLAND they pay FIFTY CENTS LESS FOR HEATING OIL AND GASOLINE. They don't drive as far everything is centerally located UNLIKE Aroostook county. So what? Houses are cheaper, but we pay and pay in other areas. Finally, God help one if there is a medical problem, down to Bangor, more gasoline spent 2 and half hours of driving. It ain't cheap to live in the boonies.Two Turtle Doves.07-09-2005
for anyone that thinks that this is about oil....then i feel for you...i really do... nuff said...Shane07-09-2005
In regards to the new poll question....that shouldn't even be close on the voting! I live on the coast of Maine, and there is absolutely NO comparison in the cost of homes/land here, versus Aroostook County. I look at real estate often in the county, and hysterically laugh at what we could get a BEAUTIFUL HOME for up there, compared to here! We live on an island, and have an ocean view with a basic cape. What our home is apprasied at, and what we could take that money, and buy a home in Aroostook County for is UNREAL! Also, many years ago, I worked in the offices of Hannaford Brothers (Shop 'N Save). The difference in prices for groceries in the stores up north, versus the stores in the immediate shipping area, is amazing, because of the shipping costs to go all the way to Northern Maine. (Hannaford's home office is in So. Portland). I am shocked at the results of the poll thus far, and will be interested to see the results come in, and from where!tenleewestport island, me07-09-2005
It looks like I accomplished my objective, getting everyone out of the Cullen rut! ;-) BoTH ArchArch07-08-2005
Looking at ALL of the postings, the one thing that I have to say is... So, how 'bout them Sox??? :DJulieVermont07-08-2005
Guest..Thanks for your confirmation. My Dad, Joe Gagnon, was a great mediator...hope this puts things in to perspective. Ron..Chelsea is just east of Augusta..off Route #17, I live near Togas Hospital and do Volunteer work there. Being able to serve in such a small capacity at that great facility sure makes one humble. God Bless us One And All. MMetaChelsea, ME07-08-2005
P. Burt.....your last three postings posted as I was writing mine. Thanks too, for your last post. My "escape" is the same as your "oasis". Let's get back to the business of COM being about the county and the places there and the relationships and the re-newing of relationships, etc. I dare say I speak for most of us. And like P. Burtt says, those of you who want to continue the debate/discussion, do it privately. If you choose not to, you will alienate alot of people.guestout of state07-08-2005
P BURTT If you will read what I said, I know that statistics will prove me right in as much as all but one of the 9-11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia. Why then did we attack Iraq? We attacked on trumped up charges of WMD. My question is why did we not attack the homeland of the attackers? As far as political discussion is concerned, I do this once in a while when the discussions get boring like the Cullen double brouhaha. Remember, free and open discussion is a basic tenet of Democracy. B O T H ArchArch07-08-2005
Thank you , Meta. Short, and well said. To say the least, the last several entries have been unsettling. I don't like it and like Meta said, there are other places for it.....not here. For me, COM has been a nice escape, but not lately. If this continues, I'll do like DG says.....change the dial. We have that choice. I visit here, because I have enjoyed it and Aroostook is home, even after several years of being away. Not that I'm afraid of controversy or debate, I'm not, but it's all around us daily..why can't this be our escape? Politics and religion divides friends and many of us have friends here. Let's keep it that way. Thanks to those who have injected some humor....it is the big difuser.guestout of state07-08-2005
Okay, I'm done with the political... none of us really has the answers and we're not likely to change anybody else's mind about what the right way to do things should be. I like the site as it has been... a place to talk and perhaps reminisce about Presque Isle. There's enough strife without polarizing this little oasis. Arch, I like the debate, so if you want to we can continue privately, but there's no reason to bore the rest of these good people with our posturing.P. BurttNY07-08-2005
Arch, the evidence doesn't support your claims. Keep in mind that the BIGGEST terrorist attack occured well before we were in Iraq. The terrorism against the US is not because we are there, the REDUCTION of terrorism against the US is because we are there. You are correct in stating that you can't fight terrorism by fighting terrorists: that's why we're not doing that. You fight terrorists indirectly: you attack their support system and you make examples of those who sponsor and foster terror, and you make them realize that they are no longer dealing with a dog who is all bark and no bite, as we were under Clinton (who, in case you're wondering, I voted for). You show them forcefully that if you mess with us, we don't nip and snarl, we take off an arm and a leg...P. BurttNY07-08-2005
...In other words, you remove governments such as those in Afghanistan, who helped make up the terrorist infrastructure, and Iraq, who represented the best military in the region. Then you help instate the type of government that will have a generational impact on the society and hopefully help innoculate the region from the hatred against the west that is pounded into them from childhood. Comparing us to the Russians isn't supported by the evidence either: indeed the Russians lost, we did not. The Taliban as a primary force is gone. You do indeed fight terrorism and, hopefully, you do it AWAY from your homeland. You don't tuck your tail between your legs and hide out in the dog house and blindly wait for the inevitable.P. BurttNY07-08-2005
Meta, Where is Chelsea? I have heard of it but can't recall where it is.RonMassachusetts07-08-2005
Sorry to see that the commenterys have gone political. There are forums for everyone's opinions in newspapers, special websites for such. We all have our agendas...but perhaps we should put some things in perspective and respect what the Crown of Maine Website is all about...County People sharing County experiences, relationships and values. Let's get back to basics. MimmetaChelsea, ME07-08-2005
I'm leaving for the day. This guestbook has really come alive this week! I like people who aren't afraid to speak what is on their mind. We don't all agree and we have our own opinions, but that is what makes it interesting. Yes, Bobby C, DG has class.pac07-08-2005
Hi All For those of you that does not think that this war is useless and senseless, just remember that all but one of the terrorists on 9/11 were from Saudi Arabia. According to the news the other night over 50% of the terrorists that we are catching and or killing in Iraq are from guess where, same place. Iraq had little or no contact with Al-Qaeda. And Iraq could not threaten the US from that far away. The terrorism that we face over there and here is brought about by our presence in that area and as one person correctly stated our support for Israel. As far as fighting them in their part of the world, those of you who are old enough, remember Vietnam. We fought them own their on soil and we sure didnt win. A terrorist war CANNOT be won and cannot be won by fighting the American way. The Russians tried to get Afghanistan to roll over and lost. They fight to win at all costs and that is a lot dirter than we fight. Bring the troops home and use them HERE to fight terrorism. I will bet that the terrorism against the US would die down greatly if we were to move out of that area. Lets face it, any way you cut it, this war is over one thing OIL. If we were not propping up the Saudi rulers, the fundamentalists would take over that whole region and then oil prices would spike to who knows where. Only then would big oil look into alternative energy but that is another story. Nuff said Peace OOOPS Gonna change that to (BOTH) Bring our Troops Home. BOTH ArchArch07-08-2005
Pac.. What the.. Can't find DG? He's not dumb enough to be down here. He has been rather quiet lately..maybe he has class. Arch.. I'd agree with you, but I don't want to be eating my lunches down at Gitmo or any other neo-con freaken' jail. The left isle and the right isle are in bed together and laughing about how bad they are screwing us. Get out the knitting needles.Bobby C.Monsoon City , Florida07-08-2005
Pam - thank the Lord for air conditioning huh? We live just south of Kings Canyon National Park, and yesterday a wild fire broke out on the east side of Dalton Mtn.(of the old Dalton gang fame) which is right behind us. There were about 8 helicopters dipping water all day out of our local pond. Quite an un-nerving situation. It's very dry here in the summers with NO rain, so fires spread very quickly. Actually they are still working on getting the fire completely out today.connie clairCalif.07-08-2005
yeah....lets pull them out of the middle east so they can re-group and set up stakes here in the US....great idea i love the thought process that goes into believing that if we left a certain area in the world alone they would actually quit their acts of terrorism...i am trying to remember how many troops we had in Iraq and AFG prior to 9/11....oh yeah...none... as long as we are a super power...support Israel....we will be a target...troops abroad or not...we are the infidels to them...until we are destroyed...they will not stop... debating on hitting the submit button.....Shane07-08-2005
I must have to admit I tend to agree with Mr. Burtt on the Iraq war. It astounds me, as well, that there are so many people that seem to have the misguided notion that it is "useless." What should we do-just sit back and wait for the Islamic terrorist cells to hit again here on U.S. soil? Can't help but wonder if there is already something in the works for that-what with there being a recent influx of Islamic trends/followers in the United States. One area, in particular, being the Somalian population down here in the Lewiston area., most of whom subscribe to the Islamic faith. But that's another whole can of worms. That might be a good survey question for the webmaster to think about--what Aroostook people might think of the Somalian/Islamic movement into the state. Anyhow, enough of my babbling on for now. Take care everyone.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine07-08-2005
I'm with Arch regarding the war in Iraq. Myrna, what is the name of the hospital you work at in Mass? I work at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Hot here too Connie - going to be 92 tomorrow. Got a new A/C unit put in yesterday! Hey Bobby C.. is DG down there with you?pac07-08-2005
Hi Myrana, Yep, the Lizzie Look-Alike takes place every year (at least until 7 or 8 years ago, which was the last time I was in the region). My sister used to live in Fall River and entered the contest twice as a joke (she looks nothing like Lizzie). It astounds me that people still believe that the war in Iraq is "useless". While I don't think that our post-war management has been perfect (specifically we should have acted as we did in Japan - as an occuppying force), we are exactly where we need to be to fight Islamic terrorism... not cowing in our homeland hoping the bad men won't come and get us. London should thank Spain for this latest attack. When you appease terrorists all you get is more emboldened terrorism.P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-08-2005
Jim Cullen never got a trial...Well maybe.. kinda,but I'll bet it was a short one. The surname Cullen can be of either Norman or Gaelic origin. The Norman name may have been derived both from the city of Cologne in western Germany, but more likely from Colwyn Bay in North Wales. In Ireland, the Cambro-Norman family was prominent in Co. Wexford. Their seat was at Cullenstown Castle in Bannow Parish near where the Normans first landed in force in 1169. They retained their position for quite some time and are listed among the leading gentry of Co. Wexford in the Clongowes Manuscript (1598). Many moved on to Scotland, The Scots themselves were Irish, mainly the Dal Riada, (among them the Cullens) from Northern Ireland who had traveled to Western Scotland and Hebrides. A fifteenth century account of them states: "They, the Irish, have one sort of footmen which can be harnessed in mail and basinettes, having every man of them a kind of battle-axe and they be named gallowglasses. These sort of men be those that do not lightly abandon the field, but bear the brunt to the death. These men are commonly wayward by profession than by nature, big of limb, burly of body, well and strongly timbered, chiefly feeding on beef, pork and butter."Bobby C.Hurricaneville07-08-2005
Ditto Arch!connie claircentral Calif.07-08-2005
Does any one have a Picture of Jim Cullen? I think he used to live on Pne St....JNCIDAHO07-08-2005
I'm with you, ArchMarianHouston07-08-2005
I guess I dont see what the whole hullabaloo is all about on this lookalike contest. Conservative or liberal falls under that same (mental disorder) as Amy put it, as far as I am concerned. I am a live and let live Centrist and just dont see the problem. If some one wants a few seconds of noteriety at the NM Fair then so what. If you dont go along with it then stay home that day! Jeez folks lets talk about something that has some meaning in todays news like this Dadgum useless war that we are participating in and the tricks and lies that got us into it in the first place. :confused: BRING ALL TROOPS HOME Peace ArchArch07-08-2005
Just looking at the web cam & noticed how beautiful the weather is today! I'm looking forward to my visit at the end of the month. It's been 10 years since I've been to Presque Isle! My grandmother is Verna Monahan, & I always have to smile when someone mentions either her or my sweet Aunt Vera!Abbey HaagsmaSouthern California07-08-2005
Good Morning! Wow what an absolutely gorgeous day up there today! It's funny 'cause it's 66 degrees right now at 7:00a.m here and 66 degrees there at 10:00a.m. We're going up to 97...connie clairHot Calif.07-08-2005
Gosh, I work in Fall River, Ma., and live just seven miles outside the city, but have never heard of a Lizzie Borden look-alike contest. Perhaps. I have lived here for nearly two decades - would think I would have heard of it. The hospital where I work is about a five minute walk from the Lizzie Borden house, which is now a bed and breakfast, and currently having some minor renovations done to it.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts07-08-2005
Gee, to think such a can of worms could be opened by a few comments on here about the Cullen lookalike farce. It's too bad that some seem to have the attitude that folks who are against this contest are "sissified," "narrow-minded," looking to be "martyred" or are "thin-skinned." I have to wonder how many of those who have made these comments would still be making them if they had lost someone in the line of duty or as a murder victim. I also find it interesting that some of these same comment-makers would see it in bad taste to have something such as a Hitler lookalike contest. It's too bad that some groups of people cannot seem to see beyond the box and see that murders such as what happened in the Cullen case are not something to be made light of. Maybe, in the words of Michael Savage, "liberalism is a mental disorder." :-(Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, ME07-08-2005
eeee gads is it to say all redheads are worth lynching?.. I bet the legends of the KU KLUX KLAN is also true I was told as a child it operated in the areaJH07-08-2005
Here is the latest winner of the Fall River Lizzie Look-Alike contest!P. BurttNY07-07-2005
Here is your ride Freiden Arch HMMM I wonder if I are part of the Sick Society?Arch07-07-2005
I can't believe so many people are up in arms about the Jim Cullen look-alike contest. I think it is a hysterical idea and if I were going to be in PI then, just might enter!! The story of the lynching is one I was told by my father at a tender young age and I had always thought it to be a local "legend" until it turned up in print and was presented as authentic. These are the kind of stories that make Maine a colorful place to live...and I think the contest would be a great bit of local fun...rmkmanchester, me07-07-2005
:D Paz ArchArch07-07-2005
That would be fine. I'll borrow a dress and we'll ride on over to the Lizzie Borden look-alike contest.Bobby C.Largo, FL07-07-2005
Bobby You dont want shotgun, down here thats side saddle. Pax ArchArch07-07-2005
I got shotgun Arch. Wait a minute..Which saddle would that be.Bobby C.Laredo ..er ..Largo FL.07-07-2005
Lighten up Y`all :D Peace (I hope) ArchArch07-07-2005
Don't apologize, C.O.... a good debate is good fun. Gets the juices flowing. ;-)P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-07-2005
Perfect example of why we live in a sick society.C.O.Maine07-07-2005
Re: entry 4425 Oooh! I knew I'd be in trouble for that comment! But as they say - if the shoe fits! Now I'll really be in trouble!! Actually P.Burtt really says it well. And Bobby C. is hilarious as usual. Okay DG - now look what you've gone and done! This guestbook is getting all riled up! :-) I'd love to see that contest, but we're planning on going on Wed. night...connie clairCalif.07-07-2005
Rave on guys. I'll send fifty dollars to the first to post a picture of the winner. I'd enter myself, but I only weigh 180. This is a Fair! This fabulous enterprise is in the tradition of the great P.T. Barnum! The grotesque- er the bett-er. ;-)Bobby C.Largo,Florida07-07-2005
The diffrence between the Titanic and this Look-alike contest is that no one has "Mocked" anyone who has died in such a way as this outrageous contest is. Think about it, if someone murdered your child or relative would you want someone mocking what they looked like years later? Or giving "credit" to a murderer by what he looked liked? If money is being made then it should go to the victims familys....not in someones pocket for Entertainment. I apologize to all but I knew this would cause a controversy. :-(C.O.Maine07-07-2005
Of course a John Wilkes Booth look-alike contest would be equally as goofy and equally as acceptable... as would a Ghengis Kahn look-alike contest... a Brutus look-alike contest (as well as a Ceasar look-alike contest)... a Hatfield and/or McCoy look-alike contest... a Jack-the-Ripper look-alike contest (heck, anyone could win that one). When we are separated from an event by many generations, only the overly sensitive or those actively looking to be martyred by disrespect remain so unprotected by the cushion of time that they are insulted by such silly shenanigans as a look-alike contest. The thin skin of our present generation is astounding: when did we become so sissified? Of course there are probably exceptions to this "rule" dictated by the awfulness of the event... for instance, it is unlikely that a Hitler or Mengele look-alke contest will ever be in good taste (although I could be wrong... "The Producers" was a HUGE success on Broadway with its storyline concerning the musical "Springtime for Hitler")P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-07-2005
Gee, I wonder if I would be in Connie's list of one of the "closed minded" people on this site. Hmm. Name calling. What a wonderful method of posting in this guestbook. :-( As far as for Mr. Burtt's comments on the Cullen lookalike contest not really being any different than an Abe Lincoln lookalike contest, would John Wilkes-Booth have a lookalike representative in that contest? If this Cullen lookalike farce goes forward-here's an idea. Will there be a Granville Hayden lookalike portion to the contest as well? Should Cullen's victims not receive at least equal time?? :confused:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine07-07-2005
Wow - you sure can tell the open minded from the narrow minded folks on this guest book...... Here's something funny.. I was listening to the scanner this morning, and the Sheriff's were looking for some suspicious looking guy with bushy red hair. Maybe he should try out for the Jim Cullen look -a like!connie clairCalif.07-07-2005
I agree with Phil Burtt. Of course I feel that these events were tragic. The Titanic disaster was a terrible tragedy, very sad indeed, and many people went to see the movie, but it happened, unfortunately and is a big part of history. Dr. Graves loves history and I think has worked hard over the years on it and has also been a major contributor to this site. He has given us old photos to enjoy on here. Without him, this site would get kind of boring.pac07-07-2005
Heck, they have a Lizzie Borden look-alike contest every year in Fall RiverP. BurttSchenectady, NY07-07-2005
Whoops... replace the first "ancestor" in my previous posting by "descendants"... if the ancestors of Jim Cullen are offended, then we've got some angry ghosts to contend with.P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-07-2005
I have to say that if the ancestors of this lynched murderer feel disrespected by a goofy look-alike contest taking place 125 years after-the-fact, then they are being WAY too sensitive. Heck, Lincoln was assasinated at about the same time and I don't think that a Lincoln look-alike contest would be either in bad taste or disrespectful of his descendants. Perhaps more on point, neither do I think a George Burroughs look-alike contest held in Salem would be in bad taste (Burroughs was hanged as a witch). Dr. Graves is correct in saying that these kinds of silly events are simply nifty ways to bring what might be an obscure history to light: just look what we're talking about... most of us wouldn't know who Jim Cullen was were it not for this contest.P. BurttSchenectady NY07-07-2005
I tend to agree with the latter entry. It is in bad taste to have a "lookalike". Why not just some historical facts, or old pictures? Why glorify the whole terrible occurance? It's shameful on both ends to me. Why not have a contest on some good historical memories & facts. Why does it have to be this one? :-(JulieVermont07-07-2005
It is not only distasteful to have this look-alike contest, it is downright disrespectful for the ancestors of the slain victims! What in the world in Mr. Graves thinking??!! His recent comments to "guest" only adds to the assumption of todays article in the paper that he seems to believe that his opinion rules the majority of those around him. I think not. This has only brought up controversy. It was not a joke back then and it certianly isnt a joke now. :confused:C.O.Maine07-07-2005
Pam - gosh that must have been a long time ago that aunt Vera worked on the harvester. She was a worker for sure. Both she and my mother. I remember mum taking us 5 kids out to the potato fields (Levi Knowles farm) and picking p'tatoes all day and coming home and getting supper etc. And then she'd get up the next morning before dawn, make all the lunches and start all over. again. I was too little to pick at the time, so I'd stay with Mrs. Knowles who was the neatest lady ever. The work ethic in Aroostook County is top notch. You realize it when you live in places like Calif.!connie clairCalif.07-07-2005
Hmm, let's see. A look alike contest for a murderer (Jim Cullen) in bad taste. I don't know, is there going to be a Charles Manson or Osama Bin Laden look alike contest to go along with it? Why not. Might as well spice up this "fun event" a bit.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine07-07-2005
There's an interesting article in the Bangor Daily News today involving our own Dr. Graves! http://www.bangornews.com/news/templates/?a=116121&z=175 It involves a proposed Jim Cullen look-alike contest that is supposed to take place at the N. Maine Fair this year. Apparently, some people think it's in bad taste. What does everyone here think? We're also running a poll question about this on this website.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-07-2005
So that is you! I thought so a while back but didn't think to ask until today. I just loved your Mom and Vera..very sweet ladies. Vera worked with us in the potato fields on the harvester. I remembered that you had moved to California because I remember your mother telling me. I hope you have a wonderful time in PI! Yes, I love this site. I remember too that your Aunt Vera really liked working with us on the harvester. She never complained..always had a smile on her face and she was fun!!Pam07-07-2005
Pam, I graduated in '69 the year after you! And yes I am the Connie you are thinking of. We went to the same church also. United Baptist. And I'm sure you remember my mom, Verna and her twin Vera. The two "huggers". Sure do miss them. Don't you just love this site? Such fond memories.....connieCalif.07-07-2005
Connie..what year did you graduate PIHS? I'm wondering if you are the Connie I am thinking of.pac07-07-2005
VH...Yes, my visit to Maine last October was perfect timing - that is the time of year to go up there. I planned it that way. I'm taking my next vacation in October..Brenda may come here or I might even go to Texas.pac07-07-2005
I was so excited when I logged on and saw the poll question this morning because I could answer YES since we will be there during the fair! Can't wait for Paul Aucoin's french fries.....connie clairCalif.07-07-2005
PAC, I had hoped to go this Fall and duplicate your trip of last year. I thought that your plan was well timed for the weather and Fall colors. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law is not well and over the past six months we have made many trips the Maryland and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. That means a one year slip for the county. I was in Chattanooga on Thursday night. That a little too far to stop by for a visit with you. When are you coming to Texas? Suggest October or later. The temp today is forcast to be 101... the heat index??? who knows. A jar of cool breeze off Squaw Pan would be greatly appreciated right about now. DG can you scoop up a jar full send it my way. I'm sure that Arch could use a jar also. Regards, VhvhTropical Rain Forest07-07-2005
VH...When are you going to the County for a visit?pac07-07-2005
That's no Texas Squirrel. Ours carry handguns and other "concealed" weapons. He's from New Jersey. You can tell by his white knee-highs and black sandals. Ah where are the fashion police in FL.? As for the picture of the 6 footer out the back door... just a guess but I'm thinking that the jetski market is a tad soft there... vhvhh407-06-2005
Webmaster Enjoyed the picture of some of your local wild life.I would love to see some pictures of deer,moose and other animals you have there in the County. I took this picture out my back door one night.I think he's about 6 feet.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.07-06-2005
Webmaster: This is a squirrel from Texas. Came here to Florida to get out of the heat.Cobby B.Two Egg,Florida07-06-2005
Who is running or maintaining the Air Museum? I understand that there is a museum of sorts at the airport. I have a few very interesting items that they may like to have...thanksShane H07-06-2005
BAS, Texas does not have the market cornered on Hot. According to the Star Herald, the temperature during Mapleton Daze was "uncomfortably warm". I'd trade the Houston Summer for a week in the County. Any takers? vhvhHazy, Hot, & Humid Houston07-06-2005
One of the many woodland creatures of Maine.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-06-2005
I graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1979. I found this site on a search and it's nice to get a glimpse of Presque Isle every now and then. I work in Boston. Thank You :-)Steve DuncanMilford Massachusetts07-06-2005
Just chiming in from far away. I won't say what I really want to say about the stifiling summer TX heat except to say that it's too darn hot. I'm vacationing with grandkids this week (4 of them under 10 yrs)and today we were going to do Seaworld. The oldest is sick today so I'm home with her in a nice cool home, which is really ok with me. Seaworld is great and I've been several times..the others got to go. They will spend most of their time there at the water park, which is so much fun for everyone. Jim C.....the Carter Store pics are priceless, thanks. It's just as my mind's eye remembers it. In the outside picture, who are the kids in the front? In the inside pic, who is the farmer in the foreground? Speaking of farmers, I see in the BDN obits that Linwood (Lenney or Linney as he was known) Cronkite died. I don't think of him as 92 yrs old. I remember people as I last saw them and they don't age! I knew most of his children.....we rode Bus # 8 together. Pam and Brent were more my age. To the family, I'm sorry for your loss.Brenda Ashley SeguraSan Antonio, TX07-06-2005
I have a lot of catching up to do on here with reading all the comments since last Friday; I'll get there. Jim Carter, thanks for putting on those photos of the store inside and outside. They are great! I certainly do recognize your father in the back. That is a great picture. It is hot here too Arch, but not as hot as Texas. And, the A/C in my house quit working yesterday. :eek: :-(Pam Ashley CampbellNashville, TN07-06-2005
Jim, Tell Robin George says "Hi"... for a couple of farm boys stuck in the middle of the country 7 miles from the nearest town, the Carmichael and the McHugh girls were like a miracle in the wilderness. The prettiest girls around had somehow collected in our little farming community... what are the odds of that?P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-05-2005
Hi Jim, Yeah, I remember that. Hell, I have home movies of it... all these boys getting off the bus and then comes Kim looking out of place in her red dress. At the time I never even considered that it was odd that she was the only girl invited. How the heck do you know about that?? Too funny.P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-05-2005
That sounds just like you, Mr. Moreau! I bet Chris remembers too..I'll email him tonight. Thanks! :-)Julie07-05-2005
P Burtt, I was reading your comments about Kim Carmichael. Kim is my sister-in-law I married her sister Robin. Robin is the same age as your brother George. Do you remember inviting Kim to your all boys birthday party, appears she was the only girl invited. Kim now lives in Colorado Springs. :-)Jim Carter07-05-2005
Julie, Your brother Chris played basketball for me at CMS. I can't remember if we won the Aroostook League that year. Send him an email and ask him. Also, ask him who some of his teammates were. Thanks. Steve Condon told me that he had to run up and down stairs at the "Pit" at UMO. I had my kids do the same conditioning at CMS. I figured that if it worked for the University basketball team then it would work for 7th graders.RonMassachusetts07-05-2005
About your question to vote which is your favorite web cam...I like them all.You need to give us a different kind of system to vote.... I was born there and have family in Presque Isle. So I enjoy checking in on the cams everyday. I love to look at the old pictures because I never got to grow up there. Hope all had a wonderful 4th... :-)SarahSouth Louisiana07-05-2005
re: #4377 Squirel Nut Candy! Oh yeah! I used to take a dime to Robert's IGA and by 10 pieces of penny candy (they often times let me get behind the counter and pick my own) :-) and squirel nut candy was one of my favorites. Along with Bazooka bubble gum, and all the flavors of licorish! YUMMY! My son just got some squirel candy and gave me some the other day. Hard on the dental work!tenleewestport island, me07-05-2005
Hi Julie, see entry #4326 regarding the Cunningham trophies, etc. Ron says Jeff Bearden told him some will be transfered to the new Skyway school. As for what will happen to the rest of them, I dunno :-) Hope this helps.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-05-2005
Does anyone know what will happen to all the trophies, pictures, etc now that Cunningham is closed? My brother was on a winning basketball team from the mid-70's. Just throwin' the question out there...thanks! :-)JulieVermont07-05-2005
Shane-well, well, times sure have changed! Look at you! And to those of you reading this-Shane was ALWAYS love struck-my sister was included in his lengthy list of heart throbs!! :p His grandmother used to live across our backyard from us. We couldn't get rid of him!!! Just kidding. You look terrific buddy!!JulieVermont07-05-2005
Hi Shane, From Parkhurst Siding you would go up Johnson Road to Green Ridge Road (at least that's what we called it... I've been told its Ashbey or Old Clark Road... anyway, it would be your first left if I recall correctly... just past the Carmichael farm). The road leads down a big hill then back up. At the bottom of the hill there was a brook (there also used to be an old yellow pickers house down there that the Shotoes would stay in during picking season, but its gone now). As you start to climb back up the hill you come to two houses, the first is on the left side of the road, the second is immediately after it on the right (you can see both of these houses from Johnson Road). Ours (the Burtt house... used to be owned by Cecil Clark... the barn burned down about 30 years ago) was the first one... the McHugh house was the one on the right. I would be about 6 years older than you (don't make me any older than I already am, dang it).Phil BurttSchenectady, NY07-05-2005
Pburtt.... Kim Carmichael used to baby sit me.... I remember her very well....I was a love struck 6-7 year old... I remember the Yaz...we always used to drive our bikes up past there during the early spring when the ice melted trying to see if we could get a look at him...little did our little minds know...he was in spring training. Where abouts did you live? I think you are about 10-11 years older than I am...I am 36 now. Do you remember the Hodgkins? This is me now a days (2002)...a far cry from what I was in Parkhurst SidingShane H.07-05-2005
And more... I also recall that the farm adjacent to ours was somehow associated with Carl Yastremski (brother maybe?), and that, having left Maine as a youngster, I exaggerated that association to my new friends in New York to the point where my family and I were on dinner terms with the great Yaz, having him over at least once or twice a month. Of course, for me, the most hearty bonds are connected to the McHugh family - our closest neighbors on Green Ridge Road. Barb was like a second mom, and Chum's drowning was when death first came a-knocking in my life. Mike was like a brother, and I also picked up some sisters in Kellie, Laurie, Debbie, and Jackie... even a dog - a German Shepherd named Dutchess. Others I’d be interested in finding out about: Gordon and Barb Everett (They moved into the McHugh house... Gordon used to manage the Singer Sewing Shop about 30 years ago... Gordon was a terrific guitar player and his beautiful wife Barb was a terrific singer... son Jimmy), Mike and Mark Gagnon, Torvill Turner, Kim Carmichael, Miss Hutchins (4th grade teacher, Zipple Elementary), Flo (of Flo's Inn fame). There are others, but that's enough for now… I’m getting a bit gun shy because I keep receiving horrible news.P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-05-2005
More memories for me to pick at... My first girlfriend was Kim Carmichael (we were about 6 at the time of our great romance… and, to tell the truth, I’m not even sure she knew she was my girlfriend). Her father Garol (spelling?) used to astound with the crops he would produce... just an awesome farmer. Equally astounding was Roger Shotoe (spelling?... pronounced Show-Toe), the father of a family of Indian pickers my father would hire to help harvest the fields. Roger was one of the strongest men I ever knew, both physically as well as in character, and he would pick incredible numbers of barrels of potatoes to support his family (Leon, Larry, etc)...P. BurttSchenectady NY07-05-2005
my theory on the parking meters is that Cool Hand Luke got em in 1967...Ed Bonenfant07-05-2005
One of the golfers that was mentioned: Joe Olore, is my best friends dad. Nice to see his name, miss seeing him in the coffee shop at the NorthEastLand every morning w/his buddies having coffee. :-)JulieVermont07-05-2005
Jack Pasqual requested I post this photo of his Dad's store--John's Boston Shoe Store. The photo is from the Star Herald. A lot of these older photos make me curious...what year were the parking meters removed from Main St? What was the official reason?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-04-2005
Yes ,that clock put the fear in ya I'll say that..also the bus room which served as a show room when classes put on small "skits" for the school and our parents to attend.. we country kids had to wait in there until our bus came ! always a teacher monitoring us.. ahh the memories..Thanks Bobby C.J.H.07-04-2005
PK I guess it is hotter here outside of Fort Worth than where you are, cause it is HOT. Pax ArchArchTexas07-04-2005
I once lived in Presque Isle. So I enjoy looking at the snow/rain as I'm enjoying the nice sunny weather here. :pPaula KelleySouth-central Texas07-04-2005
JAS Thanks,stop by anytime. Freiden Arch :DArchTexas07-04-2005
Remember when? :D Happy FourthYummy07-04-2005
My husband Terry and I are coming up to PI for my 30th Class reunion on the 16th. We will be going to Old Town first. My family is having a 50th anniversery party for my mom and dad Joe and Rita Costello. Hope the weather is nice for us. It is so pretty up there.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs, GA07-04-2005
Check the list of golfers: Dewey D.,Harry Buzzell, Merrill Nichols and Joe Olore No snobs here for sure. As kids we used to try to steal(attempts not always successful) Joe Olore's transparent apples.Bobby C.Largo,FL.07-04-2005
Thanks Connie, for reminding us of the "GOLDEN RULE, DO UNTO OTHERS." And thanks to Linda, my sentiments exactly. If D.G. was rough on the guest,it was tounge in cheek or someone had just kicked his cat. If my diognoises is wrong, then shame on you D.G. and thirty licks with a wet noodle. Don't give up on the site "guest" I too have been a guest several times and it has been a great experience. Not all comments directed at me were good ones but I grew up in the county and learned from experience that you can rise above the negativity. A word of advise to the guest, unless you were joking, I hope you do not think because someone belongs to a country club, they are an uncaring snob.Rest assured, thats not the case. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water, so to speak. Hope "everyone in the county is enjoying the holiday week-end.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.07-04-2005
RE: Grandfathers clock 4354 J.H.>>>))))):> J.H., as a student at Cunningham, I was no stranger to the principal’s office. I think that clock belonged to Mr. Sawyer. He had a psychological weapon there. He made you wait and listen to it tick. Good conditioning… made me impervious to stress.Bobby C.Largo, FL.07-04-2005
Hi, Guest - If you lurk on this site for very long, you will find that DG answers many, many questions that are asked of him. He searches out answers and provides pictures when he can. I think the "speaking to strangers" comment was tongue-in-cheek. There are a lot of us who are from the area and are interested in the past and people we knew. However, a lot of people visit who have never been here or have just been here on vacation. I think they receive answers to their questions. Please write back with a question or comment and I'll bet you get an answer.LindaOakland, ME07-04-2005
Hi Waldo, some of your old classmates got together yesterday and had lunch. Peggy Nichols Mitchell, Meta Gagnon Giggey and myself, Sharon Bartley Madore. We drove up to Mitch's grave at the VA cemetery in Augusta and then onto the Belgrade Lake Regions for lunch, did alot of reminiscing about PI and our class. Also, people in other classes. Preque Isle was such a great place to be from and such wonderful people. I really enjoy all the comments from everyone. Some I know and at my age I know some of their parents. Keep up the great conversations. Welcome to all.SherryWindham Me07-04-2005
Kudos to you Connie. Outsider....What is your favorite memory of growing up in the county? (if you did) One of mine is going to the fair. Depending on your age;do you remember when you could go home with the goldfish in the plastic bags and the expression on your mother's face when you walked through the door? It wasnt all about the money like it is now. Air and water were free....Oh gosh...I feel ancient now...ha ha ;-)JulieMaine07-04-2005
Bore us? U all NEVER bore us! Enjoy the Fourth and stay safe.FANCYNH07-03-2005
Arch,that's an interesting picture. Nope, -never did pass gas to a D-model while flying tankers, just G- and H-models. The B-52Ds in your picture were chopped up at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ as part of Strategic Arms Reduction agreements(?) with the Soviet Union. You already knew that, I'm sure. What's your e-mail address? We can yack about this separately and not bore everyone else to tears.Waldo LVassalboro, ME07-03-2005
Waldo Here is one that will make you think. Maybe you flew around one of them at one time. There are 27 in this group, all D's Pax ArchArch07-03-2005
I was born in Presque Isle, Maine November 9, 1930. I wanted to be born in Texas, but I felt I needed to be near my mother at that particular time. It's obvious I don't know any of you [except Carolyn C C, my second cousin, who I had the pleasure of meeting in 1985 under abnormal circumstances] but I still check in here every day to see what's going on up there. I left PI in the fall of 51 and have only been back on occasion every 5 years or so. I'm pretty much up to date on most everything [I read the BDN every morning] but I'd like some info on my first cousins, the Waltons.I know absolutly nothing about them [with the exception of Carrol, Phil, and Donny whom I have have met and talked to] since most were born after I left up there. I understand there were 7 or so with a couple of sets of twins. Their father was Phil [Junior] Walton who had the litle grocery store on Parsons street when he died. Their mother was Marjorie Hagerman Walton. Any info will be greatly appreciated.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx07-03-2005
Arch, Yes, altogether I flew about 25 years with the Air Force. -A few-hundred hours of fixed-wing flying and a few thousand in helicopters. --Most of it as a part-time job with the USAF Reserve out of Portland, OR. Your ex-boss looks like quite the codger. I don't remember his name; he couldn't either.Waldo LVassalboro07-03-2005
Bobby I think it just might fly away. waldo I dont know how you got a pic of my Boss in his younger years ;-) Waldo Do I remember you saying you were a Pilot? Peace ArchArch07-03-2005
Arch, could this be the inventor of your "Texas Spacecraft" with one of his earlier versions?Waldo LVassalboro07-03-2005
Arch,Can I get the plans to that thing? I think it would make a good incinerator nozzle assembly for these huge trash burner powerplants (if you could hold it down good enough to keep it from launching.Bobby C.Largo, FL.07-03-2005
To Outsider and Guest: Shoot, we'll talk to just about anybody, if we think we can contribute to the conversation, or if the topic catches our interest. Most of what you see being discussed here is about places, events, or people we remember, and possibly enjoyed, from a while ago. Topics don't HAVE to be limited to stuff from the antiquities; it's just what seems to resonate with most of us, 'cuz most of us would qualify as antiques. If you'd like to introduce a subject or ask a question, please go right ahead and do it. -And when you add something to the guestbook, even a hint of your link to The County (if there is one), or where you're living, or your name would be interesting to most of us. I promise, we won't send anyone over to damage your kneecaps or melt your ice-cream, in case you say something with which we disagree. It could be fun to get acquainted, if you'll let us. Heck, I might even invite you over to our place, offer you a root beer, and let you share our mosquitoes! How's that for Aroostook-trained hospitality?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-03-2005
Texas spaceship ;-) Paz ArchArch07-03-2005
Yes, I are. PI I920Cobby B.Largo,Florida07-03-2005
If you sign yer name then they know whom to blame nother guestGuest07-03-2005
Wait a minute! Hold It! In all good taste.. if you're gonna complain ...sign your name. That's what DG may have been addressing not the fact that "outsider" was an outsider. I myself are an "inside" outsider and notorious backslider.Cobby B.Largo,Florida07-03-2005
Jeez DG lighten up :rolleyes: guest I guessGuest07-03-2005
Dg, Are you sure you are from the county, you have a way of putting people down when someone asks a question. I have asked a few questions and nobody would answer, sometimes it's like you don't want outsiders on here. Not everyone on here is like that, there are some really nice people on here. I am from the county and I would never be mean to someone. You treat people the way you would like to be treated. To outsider I apologize for the answer you received , not all of us are like that.Connie07-03-2005
was the big ole Grandfather/pendulum clock still in the principals off? man that could really send shivers down your back as you sat there waiting to see Mr. Sawyer !!!J.H.>>>))))):>07-03-2005
Outsider.....What do you want us to do, speak to strangers? Find another site if you don't like the program....DGPI07-03-2005
Is this guestbook only for members like a country club? You folks seem to only speak to folks you "know".Outsider.07-03-2005
Rand D.... So you're the son of the one and only Dewey Dewitt, eh? Your father and Wayne Knight were arguably the very best radio personalities ever to confront a microphone in this area. Wayne, after growing up here and living in P.I. for almost 70 years has moved away. I've missed those two guys and their music on radio for 30 years. My favorites. I even remember your father's theme song..."Harbor Lights". Dewey, as you well know, was the winner of the first Mafia Open at the P.I. Country in 1969. Joe Talbot lost to your father in a sudden death playoff. Others who followed in score were Harry Buzzell, Merrill Nichols and Joe Olore (in order). This photo of Dewey was taken sometime in the mid to late '50's......DGPI07-03-2005
Grew up in Presque Isle until I was 13 when we moved to San Diego. Looking for culture shock? Try that. Following in dad's footsteps (Dewey DeWitt) I am now in Radio and Television. Tonight I'm hosting a party at PetCo park for the Padres/Giants game, it's sunny, 77 degrees, things are great and on a day like this I find myself thinking of home, THE COUNTY. Those of you who are there, PLEASE take a moment to look around and remember how truly lucky you are.Rand DeWittSan Diego07-02-2005
Shane, The inside of the storeJim Carter07-02-2005
Shane, I am trying again I have sent two pictures one is a picture of the store during a winter of the 50's the other is a photo of inside the store with my father and two brothers Tom and Rick. The other store which burned was at the base of the hill prior to driving up Harpers driveway. The back end of the store was pretty close to the brook.Jim Carter07-02-2005
Hi to all in Aroostook County. I went to school in Limestone, Class of 93. Don't know if anyone I went to school with or knew is one here, but would love to here from them if they are. Bill Glisson AKA-- "Thumper"Bill GlissonAlaska07-02-2005
Thanks Dicky, The picture that you took of the upstairs of CMS was where Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Pelletier taught when I was in the 6th grade. They did some upgrading to the old school. It looks so modern. Sure brings back a flood of memories. :-)RonMass.07-01-2005
Hi Shane, Are you Shane Higgins? It's a coincidence that you mentioned a luna moth. I just saw one at the Irving station in Augusta. It was early in the morning and it was trying to hide on a gas pump. It was lucky that I wasn't still teaching or it would have been up on the "insect board."Ron MoreauMass.07-01-2005
That's the place, Shane. Doris and Albert Johnson (of Albert Johnson's Potato House fame)... Brad was their son.P. BurttSchenectady, NY07-01-2005
I, too, remember the old Braden Theater. My grandmother's brother, Charles Brooks, used to own it years ago, so when she took my brother and me to the movie we always got in free. It's a shame that it isn't utilized anymore. It's quite an historic building.Steven BlancharddWhiteville, North Carolina07-01-2005
Ron Moreau? Mr. Moreau from CMS? wow.......Everytime I see a Luna Moth I think.."I coulda got 50 bonus points in Mr. Moreau's class".....Shane H07-01-2005
Phil I lived in the Siding from 1970-1987. You mentioned Doris Johnson....was that Brad Johnsons mother? They lived in a small green house just as you entered "the siding"Shane HAuburn AL07-01-2005
Jim Thanks for the information! Where was the second store placed across the road? Was it at the base of hill? Could you repost your picture? I bet when they tore it down..about 200 tennis balls rolled out....Thanks! The picture of CMS below is priceless. I had 7th grade in the classroom up the stairs and to the right with Mr. Haslam in 1981 or 1982...Whatever happened to Mr. Smith the Social Studies/History teacher? He was notorious for his behaviors, but his class was the most fascinating. SShane HAuburn AL...Home of the Tigers07-01-2005
Shane The Carter's Market building that you are referring to was torn down just over a year ago. The building was owned by the Bean family for many years. The store was located in that building, however my father relocated the store directly across the road in a smaller building in approximately 1960-61. That building burned in 1963 bringing to a close Carter's Market. The store in Parkhurst Siding ceased to exist at that point, that is probably why you do not remember it. I grew up with your uncle Mark Adams, he would definetely remember the store. Attached is a photo of me in the store when I was very young. :-)Jim Carter07-01-2005
DG, these are nice pictures of Cunningham School but they are not my memories of it!! Mine are back in the late 40's and early '50's. It was an old school (PIHS then) but the new addition of the 8th grade was nicer. Guess there are some memories that have to stay among the grey matter. I try to tell my kids about the days back then in PI but can never describe the real essence of the years. Guess you had to be there....carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV07-01-2005
Cunningham Schoo;....This is a shot down second floor...remember the landing which one accessed climbing a few steps which led to two classrooms. I recall Delia Gonyor in one of those rooms in 1954 teaching music. The first posted photo was the principal's office occupied by Milford Sawyer for 22 years. He passed away in 1986. Dick Smith became principal in 1966 and was for another 22 years....then Frank Hallett and finally Larry Fox who will be principal of the new Skyway School complex. In the last many years that office has been the main office occupied by Carol James as principal's secretary. The principal's office has been to the right.DGPI07-01-2005
Clarence C.. Welcome to crownofmaine. The Braden Theatre hasn't been open to the public for several years. Your idea of taking inside photos is a good one and I'm dumbfounded why that never occurred to me. My understanding is that the inside has been gutted...we're probably too late for any worthwhile photos, but when you're in P.I. come see me again and I'll make contact with the new owner and see if he'll let us go in to see what's there. Good idea. Waldo L.and Ron M......here's a few photos of Cunningham I took not long ago.DGPI07-01-2005
Dick G. Yes, please post some of those Cunningham School pix, if you would. I'm sure many of us are curious to see if it looks like we remember from too long ago.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-30-2005
Looks like the Braden just sits empty. I'd like to see the inside one more time.I wonder if anyone knows how to get in. It would be great to make some photographs inside before it's to late.ClarenceMaryland06-30-2005
When did the great Braden Theater go down? Loved that place as a kid. I remember when I returned to Presque Isle for a visit and the "new" theaters were just up. I saw the movie "Ben" with Mike McHugh. Wasn't the same. But the Braden was still there at the time, I believe.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-30-2005
Thanks for the clarification on Dave Demerchant. Jimmy Small died??? Jeesum crow. My brother George was a very good friend of his when they were young men. He was upset when I told him. Any idea of the cause of death? He was extremely young.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-30-2005
P. Burtt, Hal Stewart is an attorney in PI. Scott Carlin owns the Star City IGA store. Delores Hutchins is retired from teaching. Jimmy Small died suddenly in January 2003.GuestPresque Isle06-30-2005
I worked at the Braden Theater, too, in the late 50's. Michael O'Donnell was still there when I was. I worked in concessions except on Mrs. McG's day off and I sold tickets. Long time ago.........LindaOakland, ME06-30-2005
I should visit COM more often. It's interesting that anyone remembers the Braden Theater. I was an usher there in 53 and 54 along with Michael O'Donnell. My uncle created the brass plate for the Star Herald of the race horse after whom the theater was named. It was at the Braden that I met my first wife, Beccie Ellis, from Castle Hill. Her father was the night janitor. I'll be PI in Aug. for a 50th reunion and again in Sep. for my grand daughters wedding.Clarence CarvellMaryland06-30-2005
Re: Cunningham School....if you'd like, I'll post a fistful of photos I took a few weeks ago when Cunningham was in its death throes. Want to see?DGPI06-30-2005
David DeMerchant is alive and well, and is still in P.I. It was his younger brother that died in the accident with Donny White.guest06-30-2005
Hey DG, How about some pictures of CMS? Jeff Bearden tells me that some pictures and trophies from CMS will be on display at the new Skyway.RonMassachusetts06-30-2005
re:4322 The name is Donny White - not Danny.connie clair06-30-2005
Whereabouts of Jamie HunterDave NaasCamano Island, Washington06-30-2005
Hey Shane H! How are you stranger? This is your ol' pal Julie, sister of Mary & many others. You, who claim, my little dog used to chase you! (Whatever..) :rolleyes: Write when you can!! Julie of the many MorrisonsJulieVermont06-30-2005
P. Burtt Not to give out bad news but Dave DeMerchant any Danny White were killed down on I-95 back in 1978/06-30-2005
What years were you there Shane?P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-30-2005
I grew up in Parkhurst Siding...I knew nothing of Carters Store except that it was good for hitting tennis balls against...I would have to say there are about 200 balls inside there that I hit theough the porch opening. What year did it close and how long did it stay open? I remember as a small child watching the Johnson Potato House go up in flames...it was a huge fire. Whose potato house was it on the main road behind the Drost house? the red one? We used to climb it at night and sit on the roof and drink the beer we stole out of Larry Littles well...I wonder if he ever figured out why his beer stash alway seemed to shrink. As for Flos Inn...My first memories were of the Drost family running the store...what is the history of it and does it still exist?Shane HigginsAuburn Alabama06-30-2005
Here are some old friends I am interested in finding out about. If anyone has some news or info, could you pass it along: Danny Stevens (claim to fame... played the Ronnie Howard role in the PIHS production of Music Man oh about 30 years ago... as far as I know that was his greatest achievement (could be wrong))... Hal Stewart, Gordon and Barb Everett (Gordon used to manage the singer sewing shop again about 30 yeqrs ago... Gordon was a terrific guitar player and his beautiful wife Barb was a terrific singer... son Jimmy), Roy Webb and family, Bernard Webb and family, Mike and Mark Gagnon, Jimmy Small, Dave DeMerchant, Scott Carlin, Torvill Turner, Kim Carmichael, Miss Hutchins (4th grade teacher, Zipple Elementary), Flo (of Flo's Inn fame). There are others, but that's enough for now. Thanks! P.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-30-2005
Hi Pooch! I knew you meant new 52 grads but I couldn't resist! We have stayed in contact pretty good. Love hearing from Betty Theriault Benn, Janet Kierstead Burns, and you. Can't believe that in 2 years we will be having our 55th reunion!!(maybe) Time has a way of flying by. I think our class has had a good turnout for the reunions every year tho. Talk to you later...carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-29-2005
Here's a pic of the 50th class reunion of PIHS Class of 1899. Anyone have a relative there?FANCYNH06-29-2005
To Floyd Cousins...looks like some kind of parade. I really haven't a clue. I was living in Saco, Maine at the time. Tucker, the name Storer Eager sounds so familiar. Where was Flo's Inn located? DG, I wish I could give you a copy of that picture but I don't have one. I found it on the web and what you see there is all I got. If you want a copy really really bad, I'll tell you where and they cost $25, which I think is ridiculus. And that's for one copy. I do like it tho. Another view of B&A station circa 1890.FANCYNH06-29-2005
D.G., thanks for the tour of Cunningham school. Was in P.I. June 7th thur June 22nd. Expected warmer weather than you had but I knew it has changed since. Arrived back in Phoenix to 106 degrees. Have had 114 since but very dry. Would like to hear from other 1952 grads.Stu "Pooch" RoderickPhoenix, AZ06-29-2005
I loose pounds daily as I laugh reading the entries here. Arch, you especially can appreciate this - log on to ktuu.com, one of our local TV stations and watch the clip on the moose entering the hospital today! Wondering about Ms Blanchard from Easton, have not heard from her in awhile?? Webmaster -great job!!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska06-29-2005
Yes, Kim, I still check in just about everyday to see what everyone is talking about. Wish I had been there for the Lobster, my mouth is watering.Tell everyone Uncle Sam and I said Hi. Talk to you later.Louise Fogg BurtonEllwood City,Pa.06-28-2005
Does anyone know anything about Brannon siding ("Sleepy Hollow") Mapleton rd. and Charles Brannon (spelling?) He has a grave behind that church there? thanks.. I am new member and really enjoy reading all the messagesB and J HardyTacoma,Wa.06-28-2005
Hi All Does anyone remember what year the Braden had a pipe bomb set off out behind the building? If I remember right it knocked the enclosure loose from around the back exit. Freiden ArchArch06-28-2005
I was born in Caribou and just recently visited Presque Isle. It was a beautiful visit and cant wait til I get to go back again.Cheryl DorrSumter, SC06-28-2005
Talking about The Braden Theater does bring back memories. Wasn't the concession stand years ago, downstairs? What other things were on display down there? What year did the Braden close? Aunt Louise are you still checking in once in awhile? Mom treated Joyces family and mine to our first Lobster feed of the season a couple of weeks ago and we were talking about you.Kim Carroll MurchisonScarborough, ME06-28-2005
I recently vacationed in Maine for 2 weeks.(June 11-24) Flew to Bangor, drove to Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Caribou, and Limestone Areas to visit family. Had a wonderful trip and shopped till I dropped in Presque Isle and Caribou. Thanks to the webcam I could wave to my husband in Alaska at the specified 4 hour time difference. At the end of my vacation my daughter and I went to Bangor (saw Stephen King's home) shopped some more, went to Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine and ventured around Searsport along the coast. Had a wonderful time and then returned to Bangor for our flight back to Alaska. Many good memories of scenery and family that we won't ever forget.Alaska RainbowAlaska06-28-2005
Hi Uncle John When exacltey do you come to PI or should I say Portage. Love youCarolyn06-28-2005
Loretta and I will be coming to Presque Isle and Portage for a few days at the end of July. We then go on to St. Johns, Newfoundland for a wedding and down to Bangor for a Johnston family reuinion. We will only be in the county for 4 or 5 days.John G. CampbellSouthern California06-28-2005
I'm wondering if anyone feels particularly good about predicting the weather- or is in posession of an Old Farmer's Almanac. I'm planning a trip to PI in mid-July. Please make it cool! We are in the middle of a heat wave here- 90s everyday for the last 2 weeks.NancyHuntington, WV06-28-2005
Well then DG.. keep posting the old photos because we all love them! :-)pac06-28-2005
Hey there-if you guys are into ebay, there are some old postcards of presque isle being sold for auction. There is also 2 really cool watches that have the map of P.I. on the face. Love it! JulieJulieVermont06-28-2005
Dick would that picture showing at the Braden be the AFRICAN QUEENN CLARKS S FL06-28-2005
Which would make it 1951, I believe.Phil BurttSchenectady, NY06-28-2005
Looks like the African Queen is playingP. BurttSchenectady, NY06-28-2005
Fancy...that sure is nice photo of Main St. sometime around 1952. If you can tell me what movie is playing at the Braden (can't read it on my TV acting as a monitor), I can tell everyone exactly what year the photo was taken. I like that photo so much, I'd like to have a copy and will trade you for any photo I have and I have 100's of old P.I. pictures. Whaddya say?DGPI06-28-2005
Fancy - that was a great pic. Looks like a big ole parade taking place. It amazes me just how much bigger the events were back then. I guess it's because people weren't stuck in front of a television or shopping at the mall etc. It was a different world for sure.... Too bad they couldn't restore the Braden theater! What a classic that was with the big burgandy(I think) velvet curtains which would open and close the movie....connie clairCalif.06-28-2005
Fancy The picture was before my time.What was going on?Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.06-28-2005
Connie, great suggestion. The Poll is up and running! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-28-2005
Webmaster - I have an idea for a poll question. How about how many folks are planning to come home for a visit to P.I. this summer? I'll be heading there at the end of July. Just a suggestion...connie clairCalif.06-28-2005
Amen to that PAC. I love this place and I don't know hardly anyone and thanks everyone for all the memories. And that's whether they are mine or yours! :-)FANCYNH06-28-2005
Just a quick comment.. I do not think this site has "clicks" at all. I think the people who write on here just miss PI and it's a nice connection to our home town and it's fun to look at every day. :-)pac06-28-2005
I'll bet this looks familiar to some. Around 1951-52.FANCYNH06-28-2005
Hey guest. I am someone from somewhere else and have enjoyed getting to know how people feel about their hometown. I have visited other hometown-type bulletin boards and it is just nice to see the similarities and differences and down home remembrances that people share. Who says anyone who wants to make a comment is not allowed? I also visit my own hometown bulletin board. Just relax and enjoy life ! :-)jane06-28-2005
Making a comment about this site & what I think it's for. For me, part of Presque Isle, is/was the people, our friends we may have left behind, our families, neighbors, etc. That is my history, my past, my always being a Mainer. I think everyone should be free or "open" to talk about the history of P.I., the people, the events that meant something, or maybe just some lazy days of summer that take us back. I think that all conversation whether it be history, or the people, should be welcome, which I think it is. The moment some people start dictating what we should be talking about, is when this site will be empty & one day go away. I love just as it is. :-)JulieVermont06-28-2005
I check the site daily. however...the last few weeks, it is only people talking to people that know the same people, etc. I thought the site was to talk about P.I. and history, and include everybody. What's the story? I know many others that have said the same thing. Some label it "clicks"...some label it "other things"....but....can't the site be more "open" to everyone?guest06-28-2005
Speaking of Flo's Inn, I must recite my F.I. story. Storer Eager, Flo's son, and I were classmates. In '61 or early '62 one late evening, Storer and I (still in high school) decided we would do a sleepover in the guest house/cabin next to the store. While Flo was very hospitably preparing for our unplanned adventure (fetching blankets, etc.), Storer and I repaid her by copping a 6-pack of Bud from the store cooler with which I bolted out the door, just as Flo was coming into the store from the back - a very close call... Storer and I, of course, had to celebrate our "successful" caper and impress each adolescent other with the effects of the brew, telling tales, carrying on and growing voluble. We managed to get the dog barking, and that brought Storer's dad to our party where he discovered the empties and telltale bottlecaps, casually littering the place. He quietly asked if I'd like a ride home, which I gladly accepted, and was deposited, discreetly at my doorstep after a solemn ride to town. This escapade remained a dark secret, at least around my house, until several years later; it now gets rehashed occasionally at family gatherings when I have to compete with brother Frank and his tales about him and his buddies tring to blow themselves up with gasoline and fireworks, etc... My Mom sent me Storer's obit. a few years ago - another county boy who checked out way too early. Fond memories...Tucker GrantWestlake Village, CA06-28-2005
Phyllis is living in a town called Burnt Hills in NY (near Albany/Schenectady). She has two daughters. If you want to email me, I will give you some contact info. I don't think she hears much from the people she used to hang out with in her Presque Isle days, and I'm sure she would be thrilled. Oddly, my sisters seem to have the anti-time gene... wonder why I missed out on it.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-27-2005
Phil Burtt.. your sister Phyllis was in my class at school. Where is she living now? I went to my jr. prom with a guy from Mapleton and she and her friend (Gibby Coffin) also from Mapleton went along with us.pac06-27-2005
Here are a few of my memories living out on Green Ridge Road in the 60’s/early 70’s. I remember going into Flo's Inn (a little yellow store at the corner of 163 and 205) to get gobs of Bazooka Bubble Gum and whatever sour candy Flo had at her counter (is Flo's Inn still there, or by any miracle, is Flo herself still around? I would guess she would have to be about 100 by now, but a kid's recollection of age is skewed, so perhaps she wasn't as old as I recall)...P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-27-2005
…I remember Parkhurst Siding (always thinking it was “Parkers Hiding”). My parents' best friends (and Canasta and 45 partners) were Doris and Albert Johnson. Albert died very young (first time I remember my father crying), and Doris just recently died (to my mother's tears). Warren Anderson and Leonard Flannery were also great friends of my parents (Warren died not too long ago, while Leonard died tragically in Connecticut, also a young man). As I would ride my bike down the hill into Parkhurst Siding, there used to be a little sign saying "Albert Johnson's Potato House". Don't ask me why, but that particular little sign is so clear in my memory that it’s almost symbolic. It was tacked to a building - perhaps the old Carter's Store that was mentioned here earlier? - and had on it an arrow pointing to, of course, Albert Johnson's potato house. Years later, long after the potato house had burned down and Albert had passed away, that sign continued to stubbornly and poignantly point the way to Albert's potato house. Perhaps it still does, I don’t knowPhil BurttSchenectady, NY06-27-2005
Thanks to Bobby and Arch, I had a good laugh this morning. Every week should start with a good laugh, don't you all think? :DMarianHot, Humid Houston06-27-2005
Fancy,re:4280 The Oak Hotel was located on the corner of Academy and Main St. It was torn down in the late 70's or early 80's? DG would know for sure....connie clairCalif.06-27-2005
That Mechanic St diner photo - is that the location where Beckwith's Diner eventually was?pac06-27-2005
Where was this located?FANCYNH06-27-2005
Diner photo from DG.. as is almost everything I've got(P.I.)Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-27-2005
The Diner on Mechanic Street.Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-27-2005
YEP That is what it is. Pax ArchArch06-26-2005
Yep II,but I also think there is something in the water down here.Bobby C.06-26-2005
Yep thats it. Paz ArchArchTexas06-26-2005
I am trying to find out about the trophies and pictures and Cunningham. I will let you know what I discover.RonMassachusetts06-26-2005
Oh dear, I really hope it's just the heat. :rolleyes:FANCYNH06-26-2005
Bobby You must know his brother Fred, he was the one who was standing beside a very tall pole he had sunk into the ground with a tape measure trying to measure it. His other friend come along and asked him why he didnt measure it on the ground.Fred told him I dont want to know long it is, I want to know how tall. Paz ArchArch06-26-2005
Arch.. I know that chicken guy. He's the one who tought me everything I know about farming. The problem wasn't the soil. He was planting them head down and you got to plant them feet first and pack the dirt real good so they can't move and then feed them normal feed. You can't feed them fertilizer 'cause they'll explode.Bobby C.Largo , Florida06-26-2005
Fancy::: do yoou think that it was arch trying to grow chickens or the webmaster telling those that coundn't read to just look at the pictures that stopped everyone from talking. Maybe it was the heat.dick deLongscarborough, me06-26-2005
It's finally happened.....everyone has been rendered speechless... :-( :-( :-(FANCYNH06-26-2005
Folks, FYI, we've added a function to our Guestbook Search feature allowing you to just see entries that have pictures attached. Hope you enjoy!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-25-2005
Bobby C That is almost like the Texas Aggie chicken farmer who was having trouble keeping his chicks alive. He went to an Aggie soil expert and explained his problem and the guy told him to bring in a soil sample so he could figure out if he had the right nutrients in the soil and it would help him in recommending how deep and how far apart to plant them. Pax ArchArchTexas06-25-2005
Even if you don’t have lots of space, you can enjoy an amazing yield of potatoes by growing in a container – half a whiskey barrel, a trash can, whatever. Clean it well and make drainage holes in the bottom. Add about six inches of soil to the bottom and plant a layer of seed potatoes – five or six is the right amount for a whiskey barrel. When the sprouts reach six to eight inches high, shovel more dirt in on top of them, covering three-quarters of the stems. Keep doing this until the container is full. When the shoots die back, kick over the dang barrel and see how many potatoes your five have turned into! I tried this with Transparent Apples..It didn't work.Bobby C.Largo, Forida06-25-2005
Hi All I just couldnt resist. Paz ArchArch06-24-2005
That's a good question, Julie. I was wondering as well, but didn't think to post the question on here. Maybe they will be displayed at PIMS at Skyway? I doubt it though. I was in one of the cheerleading pictures displayed there and that was a loooong time ago.pac06-24-2005
Hi-does anyone know what will happen to the pictures/trophies, etc that were displayed at Cunningham? My brother was on the basketball team years ago & he was wondering as well. Thanks! JulieJulieVermont06-24-2005
CJ...You are so right. I did mean Kent and Iona. I wonder if they still have transparent apples anywhere in the county.pac06-24-2005
PAC....I remember the transparent apples very well; we had a large apple orchard across the road from our farmhouse. However, I'm confused...did you pick apples at Kent and Iona's (Debbie's parents) on the Johnson Road (down the road from our house) or at Edna and Gerald's (down on the River Road)? Don't you hate it when someone plays with your brain?!!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee FL06-24-2005
Hello? Anyone out there?viewer06-24-2005
I remember picking apples a few times up at Kent and Edna Staples place. Remember those transparent apples?PAC06-24-2005
Hi Jim Carter, If you are playing golf with Mike Bernard tell him that he is supposed to hit the ball in his own fairway!!!! ;-)R Moreau06-24-2005
Brenda Ashely thanks for the comments. It was great growing up in the Siding. There were so many kids there in the 50's and 60's. You must remember the dairy freeze ice cream the Ralph Eager used to make at his little dairy bar. I remember on ocassion our bus drive Glenn Morin used to stop there when taking us home from school and allow us to buy a cone of ice cream. I think the prices were 5 and 10 cents.Jim Carter06-24-2005
Hi C-J... I was also at Kellie's wedding.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-24-2005
Phil B....I was thinking about you this afternoon, remembering that Aunt Barb used to call you "little Phil" when you were playing with Mike. Then I saw you answered my buddie's (JMT's) email and that's how you referred to yourself! The last time I saw Mike was at Kelli's wedding in NH a few years ago; he's quite a handsome young man and about the same age as our oldest son with whom he was also a good friend. Jim C...you offered up a pleasant memory about the store and your dad!! We were a small, close knit neighborhood too, with so many kids so close in age. BAS, yes, I was down there quite a bit, since I used to spend time with Joana Bean, Diane Bouchard, Bonnie Boykin, Sandra Johnson, and a few more, not to mention all the guys from our class that lived down there. Our crowd was a bit older than you though. I remember when I was in high school, I tried to buy some cigarettes from Bud and I guess he knew I was joshing him when I said they were for my father! He made me buy Lucky Strikes (non-filtered) since they were "supposedly" for my dad!! Carolyn Burden and I got a little sick smoking those, I'll tell you! Webmaster...I had quite forgotten that my Aunt Barb is also your Aunt Barb! The world just gets smaller and smaller every day, doesn't it?!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL06-23-2005
Hi Jeanne-I just called my sister & she says a very enthusiastic hello! She is doing very well & is very busy w/her dogs. She hopes you are well & to thank you for emailing me! JulieJulieVermont06-23-2005
Ahhhh...Carter's Store in Parkhurst Siding.....a simpler time..a simpler place.....soooo far from this hurried up, stressful, 10 lane freeway lifestyle that I live in today. My biggest concern back then (in the 50's) was how much penny candy I could get for my nickel at Carter's Store. I'm sure that Bud even threw in a few extra pieces. I always wanted to go there when my Dad went, which was probably every nite. What a great sense of community for the farmer's and for the kids. We had plenty of playmates there..the Johnson's the Carter's the Staple's, the Bean's, the Curran's, the Little's, the Bell's and many more... CJ, were you ever there? I've missed some names for sure, but that's quite a few. Thanks, Jim for the memory. It's cool to be transported for a few moments in time from my hectic day to this very pleasant memory in a far away place. Thanks, again.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin (90*)06-23-2005
Julie-I looked through your list of siblings and your sister, Melinda, and I were good friends. I saw her at our class reunion in 2003 and we had as much fun laughing as we did in high school. I probably won't see her til the next class reunion but Carol Bell keeps me up to date. Be sure to tell Melinda (Mindy) that I was asking for her.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach06-23-2005
Hi Mr. Moreau!!!! Wow-it is so great to hear from you. How are things with you? Are you still teaching? I was really sad to learn that Cunningham was closing. I am married now, w/2 little girls living in Vermont, very happy. I'll never forget how you warned the class what would happen to us if we were caught chewing gum...especially the 3rd time, you'd make us put our heads in the trash can!!! :D I did enjoy your class, though I wasn't the brightest, I did have fun. I was much too interested in drama & daydreaming than studying...hmm...boy, I still haven't changed much! Take care, JulieJulieVermont06-23-2005
This has nothing to do with PI, but I saw "whisperin" Bill Anderson (Grand Ol Opry performer) at Wal-Mart yesterday. He was not very friendly to the Wal-Mart employee. He asked for a certain item and when the employee asked him if he would like for him to get it for him, BA replied "Well, Yes, I'm not just standing here for my health". He was very rude and acted like being in Wal-Mart was a waste of time. I recognized him right away. But, oh, isn't he a sweetheart on stage. :eek:pac06-23-2005
Julie, I was your 6th grade science teacher. Your Dad was my history teacher at UMPI. He was a great teacher. He always had interesting stories about English history. He was able to keep us awake even during 8 am classes!!! Tell him I said "Hello."Ron MoreauMassachusetts06-23-2005
By the way, in a previous posting I said that Debbie Stables lived up the road from us... I was mistaken, it was Debbie Sawyer (but it was still Debbie Staples undies that ended up in the Presque Isle newspaper... just wanted to make that clear).P. BurttSchenectady NY06-23-2005
Hi Jeanne, Yes, she did graduate from PIHS. She's married and living in Florida (Pompano Beach). She looks exactly the same, long hair and all (I thought I had the same genes as her, but mine don't seem to work as well as her's... I'm her little brother and somehow I look older). She's now a member of the country club set (really into golf, if you can imagine), but I still see a lot of flower child in her. If you want to post me an email, I'll send you her email address. In the picture is Margie and her husband Bill and niece Ayleene.P. BurttSchenectady NY06-23-2005
It has been very interesting reading articles about former teachers at Cunningham school and Parkhustsiding. I grew up in Parkhurstsiding and my father owned the store there for several years. What a great area to spend your youthful years. Parkhurst was busy little village, lots of farmers and kids. I remember farmers congregating at the store everything evening, sitting on wooden soda boxes and try to solve the days problems. Kids played outside all day everyday doing everything from playing basketball, baseball, building tree-houses fishing, picking rasberries to sliding, taboganning and ice skating on Charlie Bouchards pond in the winter. Every once in a while we would take a 7 mile bike ride into town. Great Days. Jim :-)Jim Carter06-23-2005
Phil Burtt-Welcome to the site. Can you tell me where Margie is and what she is doing? I was just talking about her the other day and wondering about her at that time so it's funny that your name came up in the guest book so soon after. If you moved away when you were 11, did Margie not graduate from PIHS? I thought she did, but she was a year ahead of me so maybe I just can't remember.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach06-23-2005
P. Burtt, Yes, Barb (my Aunt) and Phil have been back in PI for a couple years now. They live out on the Connant Rd.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-23-2005
Hi C-J, I don't know... Mike and I always called it Green Ridge Road, but we were kids, so what did we know. I left there when I was eleven (fairly soon after the McHughs had moved into town). Mike and I grew up as best friends, and I guess I still consider him as such even after all these years (still have his picture sitting on my desk). I remember when Chum died like it was yesterday: a sad and powerful childhood memory. Barb is back in Presque Isle?... last time I was in contact with Mike, he and Paula had built an apartment attachment for her on their farm out near Bangor. A family called Everett moved into the McHugh house after they moved... Gordon was the father, Barb the mother and Jimmy was one of the children: would you happen to know what happened to them? Terrific site, this. Fun reading through the postings and hearing all these familiar names.P. BurttSchenectady, NY06-23-2005
Regarding the "Cunningham Tape" as Booby, er, Bobby C. has already named them: I'm getting together with Frank Grant, eminent videographer, next week and will view the tape. I have no idea what the charges will be for one unit of DVD of the walk-thru will be. In fact, I have no idea how many would like a copy of that walk-thru....perhaps many, perhaps few. Once we've viewed the tape, then I'll decide what to do with it. Developing (as Nate Grass would say).......DGPI06-22-2005
DG...yes, I did; thought you considered me "safe" now?!! LOL Phil Burtt...you said the Green Ridge Road; are you sure it wasn't Clark Hill Road?!! (That's the same road that Gerald Clark grew up on.) I remember a Burtt family who lived across the road from my aunt and uncle, Chum and Barb McHugh. Clarence "Chum" McHugh was my dad's younger brother who drowned in Long Lake back in the 60's; my Aunt Barb still lives in the PI area, as does Jackie and Debbie. Glad you found the Site!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL06-22-2005
Hi All... fun listening to all the memories. My sisters are Margie and Phyllis Burtt, brother George. used to live on Green Ridge Road, across the road from Chum and Barb McHugh and their clan (Mike, Laurie, Debbie, Jackie), down the road from Garol Carmichael, Bobby Guston... up the road from Mark and Mike Gagnon, Debbie Staples, etc. Margie and Phyllis were high schooler flower children and helped introduce the mini-skirt into PIHS (which were quickly banned when a newspaper photo of students studying in class inadvertently showed Debbie Staples undies (which made her even mor popular than she already was)). Anyway... keep the memories going. Fun stuff. Thanks for the site.Phil BurttSchenectady NeywYork06-22-2005
PAC ..You run and I'll support you..nah maybe not, my support would be the kiss of death. Better Idea... you run and I'll be against you..make you a shoo-in.Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-22-2005
Hey Bobby C...why dont ya run for President? Nah, you wouldn't want that job.pacNashville, TN06-22-2005
Saw the privacy thing..Forget about privacy .. it's gone.. left the building..been gone for years. We now live in the USSA. That long slow flush job and hardly anybody noticed. Those who did were called crazy or worse. Get the top secret "Cunningham Tapes" Send yer c-Note to DG Now. Avoid The Rush!! Yeah,sure.. been waiting for the full page ad to appear in my spam... Nada Freaken'thing has raised it's head. This is very strange I said. Could the Capitalist I-Doctor Be Dead? Poem by RIC (A+)Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-22-2005
DG.. I received the same e-mail from cj..it's true - you can type in someone's name and the state, and their address and phone number comes up - Mine is not in there... good,(not yet anyway).pac06-22-2005
cj....Did you just send me an e-mail about privacy? Want to confirm before I open....DGPI06-22-2005
Yes, Barb is my sister...I shall list my siblings, in order, in case any of you know/knew them...ahem.. Michael, Melinda, Barbara, Stephen, Christopher, John, Julie, (moi) & Mary... :-)JulieVt06-22-2005
Julie, did you have an older sister named Barbara?tenlee (blanchard) dipierrowestport island, me06-22-2005
Yup, that's my Dad. Used to teach at UMPI. We were in 6th grade science together? Who was our teacher? And you are..? :-)JulieVermont06-21-2005
It seems to me that I remember a Julie Morrison in my 6th grade science class. Are you Bill Morrison's daughter?Ron06-21-2005
I lived just down the street from the Shalek Bag Co. on Academy St. I can still smell the burlap.......Ron06-21-2005
Howdy Y'all I just noticed that someone mentioned Shalek Bag Co. I worked there after I got out of the Army. I run the burlap roll (tote sacks in TX) and also bailed and bundled tater bags. Now that was a loooonnnnggg time ago. ;-) Freiden ArchArch06-21-2005
Roger...our sincere condolences on your recent loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee06-21-2005
My condolences to Roger DeGrass and family on the passing of his dad. So sorry.FANCYNH06-21-2005
Hey there! Miss my former hometown very much-but LOVE reading what everyone is up to. I live in Vermont now, have 2 girls & a great hubby. Anybody graduate in '86? I was in the drama dept, the BEST thing that ever happened to me. If anyone remebers me, or those years of high school, I'd love to hear from you! Julie :-)Julie (Morrison) AugostinoSaint Albans Vermont06-21-2005
Ron, my husband, Jesse, ran into your sister, Marilyn, in Fort Walton Beach a couple years ago. Small word. Email me if you get a chance.Wendy (Delano) LeedyPanama City Beach FL06-21-2005
Yes Wendy, I did live on Academy St. If you are the same gal I remember, you and I used to go up to Shalec bag company for an Orange Crush. Your Dad would buy them for us. I still remember the dark brown bottles. We must have been 8 or 9.Ron06-21-2005
So, the "RON From Academy St." checks in, eh? Well, welcome aboard, my friend....a great site of which to be a part. Speak freely and frequently. Something buggin' ya?....No sweat, the viewers will help you through any crisis and get your head back on straight. Money problems? Go to the bank...we're all broke, but the advice is free..DGPI06-20-2005
i think it is cool that i can watch what is going on there. some day i hope to move to maine, but we will see what happens.mark devollvallejo, california06-20-2005
I remember staying with a friend at the base in PI and the planes flying low and slow. BAS, didn't you have a friend (Paula Estrella) who lived on the base too?pac06-20-2005
The scenic webcam view looks beautiful today! Looks like you've got quite a lot of grass to cut. I sure do miss PI and the rest of the county.PAC06-20-2005
Ron, did you once live on Academy Street?Wendy (Delano) LeedyPanama City Beach FL06-20-2005
DG, The Ron who asked you about the spuds is the same Ron who sends you trivia questions daily..... Gotcha!!!Ron MoreauMA.06-20-2005
Wow, I've been checking out the pages, and pages! So many memories. Allan Doak is doing fine, saw him this spring. The other 'figures of P.I.' are all deceased but their memories are remembered by all. I'm still in contact with a few classmates from 1967 but would love to hear from others. Glad to see this site, it's quit a find!!Wanda McIsaac CummingsP.I.06-20-2005
TG...Speaking of Roxie (there's only one), she was Miss P.I. in 1962. Now living in Bangor. Someday I'll drop into her place of business, stand there like a wooden indian and see if she regognizes me. Roxie lived right up behind me on State St. way back, but don't know if that was forever or later, because I can't remember her in the neighborhood...must have been later like sometime in the late '50's.DGPI06-20-2005
DG - speaking of "spuds", I believe that was Roxie Delano's nickname... TBGTB GrantWestlake Village, 3.806-20-2005
Way to go Spurs!! The next NBA Champs!BASAustin, TX06-20-2005
BAS, How true... vhVHHouston06-19-2005
Ron Whoeveryouare...yes, spuds are up about 6 inches or so (mine in the garden). I, however, planted mine real early like the first few days in May. Many of the local farmer have had to wait 'til last of June...late.DGPI06-19-2005
Happy Father's Day to all fathers on Crown of Maine. I like this and perhaps you will too. 4 yrs old: My Dad can do anything! 7 yrs: My Dad knows a whole lot! 10 yrs: My Dad doesn't know quite everything. 15 years: Dad? He is hopelessly old fashioned. 21 yrs: That man! He is out of date! 25 yrs: He knows a little about it, but not much. 30 yrs: I must find out what Dad thinks about it. 40 yrs: Before we decide, we'll get Dad's idea. 50 yrs: What would Dad have thought about that? 60 yrs: My Dad knew everything. 65 yrs: I wish I could talk it over with Dad once more.BASSan Antonio06-19-2005
Hi DG. Are the spuds up yet?RonMassachusetts06-19-2005
I still don't know who FANCY is. Isn't Fancy the one with the picture of Michaud's store on Chapman? Fancy...who are you? If you're in the Witness Protection Program, simply whisper your name....very quietly.DGPI06-19-2005
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYONE LOOKING FOR A 1969 SHIP THERE IS ONE ON EBAY. ITEM NO. 3981475327. BIDDING ENDS IN FIVE DAYS. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WILLING TO PART WITH A 1961 YEAR BOOK...I AM INTERESTED. THX FANCYFANCYNH06-19-2005
Dick - thanks for posting Earl's pic. I sure don't recognize him. I would have been 8 in '58. How long was he around after that? I bet he was a happy fella...connie clairCA06-18-2005
Holy nosebone fragments!.. DG.. If Mr. Rideout woulda had an agent they both would have made a fortune!Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-18-2005
I meant that Earl was the "MOST referred to"....otherwise, the sentence makes no sense.DGPI06-18-2005
Testing..DGPI06-18-2005
There, I'm on! It's been 3-4 days since I've been able to climb onto the crown....reasons unclear. Here's the promised photo of Earl Rideout, arguably P.I.'s referred to person in the last 60 years. Earl liked military get-ups, a Flying A cap and certainly strutted around with a goose step flavor. He was a proud dude; had absolutely no idea about his mental shortcoming (either do I...who does?). Anyway, here's Earl standing akimbo in front of where Malmark's used to be. Photo around 1958 or so....DGPI06-18-2005
I see that "Global Warming" is not going to be an issue in P.I. this summer.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-18-2005
Ahhh The innocent days, little did we know as G Dubya would say they nu-clu-lar and we didnt even suspect it. Frieden ArchArch06-18-2005
Arch, that station picture is great. These were the aircraft of all aircraft for me when I was a kid in P.I… could hear them coming long before they came into view. They flew low and slow and windows would tremble and the sky would grow dark and we would stand frozen staring at the sky until they were out of sight. We thought the men who flew them must be Gods. At least that’s how I remember it. P.S. And Herbie would run about wildly,blowing his whistle and yelling in a Russian accent, "Everybody to get from street."Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-18-2005
NC & CC I dont know, it was a small collection of photos with no data. Freiden ArchArch06-18-2005
ARCH Is that the picture submitted by C Wilson?N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS06-18-2005
Arch - what a great pic. I wonder what year it was?connie clairCalif.06-18-2005
Fred Powers, did we happen to be at Loring AFB at the same time? I showed up there as a lowly, brand-new, tanker copilot in JUL 67 and went TDY enroute to my next assignment in SEP 68. On the subject of Herbie Inman's impresonating a police officer, I'd heard that he'd taken his police badge and changed the "C" to a "T," thus making him "Polite" and thus no impersonation. -Don't know the veracity of that rumor, but it was "common knowledge" around PIHS in my era. Dad used to tell of seeing Herbie almost meet his end one day when he decided to stop a tractor-trailer rig somewhere on Main Street. Herbie stepped out in front of it and blew his whistle. The driver barely got it anchored in time to avoid an accident. -Heard that he had some special words of advice when Herbie walked around to the cab to chat. :-(Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-17-2005
Found on the net. PAZ ArchArch06-17-2005
I was born in Houlton and enjoy visiting your site daily. I was stationed at Loring Air Force Base before it closed and when I retired I moved to California.Fred L PowersBakersfield, California06-17-2005
Hi all--was reading and just had to write. Alan Doak is still around, he shovels sidewalks in winter. I walked by him one day, and he told me that his knees are bad, I didn't ask, he just told me. So I guess he's not riding his bike anymore. Weren't those the days, tho? If Herbie was doing that stuff now-a-days, he'd be arrested for impersonating a police officer. And as for Earl, I always thought he was a pretty scary dude. (Loved that line about 'being in a hurry...') It's sad sometimes, how your upbringing takes over and forms how you'll spend the rest of your life...good or bad. DG, please-please-please post the picture of Earl. It gave me goosebumps the first time I saw it at City Hall, cuz that's exactly how I remember him. Vern, I'll be catching up soon...Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle06-17-2005
Darn! There's another one.. Alan Doak. Cursed at me once when I was riding my bike in town. I said to my Mom,"What's up with that guy? I didn't even do anything wrong." She said,"Don't worry about it.He's not even mad at you. He just practicing up on his swearing skills."Bobby C.Largo,Floida06-17-2005
Steve - you are exactly right. I remember the name now. Yes - he was/is a character. I believe he is still alive - last I heard. I guess every little town has one or two of these colorful characters! Dick - when are you going to post the pix of Earl?Connie ClairCalif.06-17-2005
I remember Alan Doak - he must have put a lot of miles on that bike.pac06-17-2005
Connie the guy you are think of is Alan Doak I think.He used to ride a bike and smoke a pipe and was always cursing. I could be wrong but I think he is still alive.Does anyone know if he is still around?steve hewittTacoma ,WA06-17-2005
Herbie Inman was from Washburn. He alwas wore a hat like a cop and had a fake badge and a whistle and was always trying to direct traffic and trying to write tickets. A local (Character) if you will. What most people dont know is that he was a very good handyman. Screendoors was his forte and he also made wooden snow shovels and scoops. He hitched rides everywhere he went and was known from Fort Kent to Houlton. Pax ArchArch06-17-2005
All these memories--set me thinking about Earl Rideout. He was in school with my class for a time--everytime I see someone in a long Army overcoat with big boots on, striding along the road, I think it's him (or his ghost!). I am sorry to miss the Cunningham demise--it was the Junior High and High School until I was a Junior. We had such excellent teachers, Miss Fairweather, Mr. Smith, and the incomparable Cal Green with his dramatic stories of the war in Europe and his prediction of the Korean Conflict which was all too true. Would love to see Earl's picture-- :-) ;-)Betty mTheriault BennIpswich, MA06-17-2005
Was Herbie the guy who rode around on a bike sometimes? I do remember a very "peculiar" type of guy around town; and also I think he used a lot of "foul" language. But I thought that guy was still alive?connie clairCalif.06-17-2005
Cobby asked, a few postings ago, and now I ask......who are these people..Herbie Inman, Earl Rideout and family?? When the names were first posted, I recognized them, but why? I have an idea, but.....would someone care to explain just a little....For those of us who are clueless, with just a little info, we could probably read between the lines. To the Parkhurst Siding neighbors who have checked in.....a big hello!BASAustin06-16-2005
I remember Earl Ridout vert well also his mother Mae and father Albert. You could see them walking to town Earl and Mae along with Larwance Day. Earl always led the pack I would like to see the picture Of EarlRogerMd06-16-2005
DD, It was 99 degrees here yesterday with heat index of 110. I'll take your 52 degrees anytime.cherylpanama city,fl.06-16-2005
Just just browsing through recent posts and laughing over DG's version of TAMC-The Automatic Money Center. Kind of reminds me of some of what we (my age group-graduated from PIHS in 1988) used to think WAGM stood for. Opinion was about equally split between We Ain't Got Much and What A Gory Mess. Had to get my two cents worth in. Have a good day all. Have a good day all. :-) :p :rolleyes:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine06-16-2005
I remember being in the PI General Hospital. I was 7 and the doctor thought I was about 4 because I was so little. I had some teeth pulled. Dr. Reynolds carried me up the elevator and probably Dr. Keirstead took my teeth out. To this day, I can remember this vividly.PAC06-16-2005
Yup, Tucker's got the idea about Earl, perhaps P.I.'s most talked about, best known and certainly most famous personage of all time. Actually, Frankie Bishop tells the same story about Earl. Did you know (how could you?)that Frankie has a poster-size photo of Earl on his wall at home? Sometime today I'll post the only known picture of Earl on the CROWN...Download if you wish, but beware the curse which accompanies. Remember that Earl and his mother, Mae, were buddies. Didn't TG refer to that?DGPI06-16-2005
Yup,sure e'nuff,showed up at 11:51 A.M. on June 24th,1946 at Presque Isle General Hospital. Dr. E.B.Griffiths was there to welcome me [probably helped a little too]. Just happened to be Mum's birthday on the 25th. Bet she wasn't expectin' me as a b-day present !! ;-) :D :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida06-16-2005
Its nice to see Presque Isle again, I mean thru the webcam of main street, I was there in 1984 when traveling around the east of U.S. and Canada, Presque Isle is bigtime place :-)mingo cruzDavid, Panama06-16-2005
Awright you guys - I can't believe respondents haven't come back with their own favorite Earl stories. Perhaps the most prevalent (and most benign) is pulling up alongside Earl as he strode purposfully toward downtown (or home) and asking out the window, "Hey Earl. Want a ride?' Earl's response, "Nope. I'm in a hurry." I now turn over the floor to someone else to recount the "no checking of the shopping bags" story, or Earl's mom, Mae's famous testimony, "...and it done the boy a world-o-good...". DG - put on your historian's hat and get into the archives. I must say, I do remember Herbie whipping out a tape measure when you parked on Main Street, carefully measuring the 8-10" between your tires and the curb, then shaking the measure at you and declaring in a very constabulary tone, "You're too close!!!" TBGTB GrantWestlake Village, 6.806-16-2005
DG, count this as another vote to post Earl's picture. By the way, if the Cunningham-School-tour video recording turned out good, would it be possible to buy a copy? --Might make neat viewing at a family reunion.Waldo LibbyVassalboro06-15-2005
RE: 4157 TB Grant Earl Rideout and Effie Parent : Need help with these names.. something to cut through the Halfhiemerz.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-15-2005
I would like to see earls pictureN ClarkSilver Springs FL06-15-2005
Quite a few years ago the PI Nursing Home had Herbie Inman's whistle, hat, and badge in their lobby. I think they had it in one of those shadow boxes. I don't know if it's still there or not. I remember one day, back in the late 70's or early 80's Herbie was out on the Burlock Rd. "directing traffic". I'll bet there were a dozen vehicles that he tried to stop for some reason or other. At that time there wasn't much traffic on that road and I have no idea how he got out there. Walked? I heard the Cunningham tour was great. I wish I could have joined everyone too. How can we view the video? When?Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.06-15-2005
Hey BC Hysterical Society Huh, Jeez I dont know why I didnt think of that. :rolleyes: Freiden ArchArch06-15-2005
If Herbie Immelmann doesn't get into the hall of fame I think he ought at least have a plaque in his honor at the Air Museum. Also his hat/badge,whistle and notebook on display with the Historical Society I'd pay to see that.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-15-2005
Post it DG I still think Herbie I should be in that hall also.He sure was a good handyman. He would measure with a cloth seamstress's(sp) tape and would make a screendoor that would fit every time with very little touchup. And you have to remember he would have to hitch a ride carrying the screendoor. Paz ArchArch06-15-2005
BAS, Its 50 degrees in scarborough at 5;45 pm on June 15. thats damm cold, even for maine. I think that 2005 will go down as the summer with no spring and a very short summer. enjoy your 100 degrees.dick deLongscarborough, me06-15-2005
Yes - Dick, please post Earl's pix. I don't have a clue who he is, but would like to know about him and why he should be in the "Hall of Fame"....connie clairCalif.06-15-2005
I was born there in 1949 and was also delivered by Dr. Reynolds. It was still a hospital in '59 when I had my appendix removed. Maybe Doc Reynolds did that too, I don't remember. The only thing that really stands out to me about that time in the hospital is.....that was when some people contracted polio and they were there and all this talk about polio and Iron lungs scared me to death.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin (feels like 100*)06-15-2005
The old hospital on Second St. opened in January of 1920. TAMC (The Automatic Money Center) opened for business in January of 1960. Now, by special request, the subject of Earl Rideout. Yes, I have the only remaining photo of Earl and am willing to share it on the crownofmaine. If there is a Hall of Fame ever established in the village of P.I., Earl will be the first inductee, not Herbie Inman. Earl lived somewhere over on Parsons St. and, I believe, lived with his parents until much later in life like into his 50's. So, if I get 3 or more requests to post Earl's photo, I shall....DGPI06-15-2005
It would be interesting to take a poll of who was born at the old hospital. I was born there and delivered by Dr. Reynolds in 1950.. Wow that seems like a long time ago when you think about it! But a lot longer for some - I'm sure...connie clairCalif.06-15-2005
Ed, I think my son, Dane, was one of the last babies born at the old Presque Isle Hospital. They moved up on Academy St. in mid-February 1960. The delivery room was where Judge Turner sat on the bench for many years thereafter!! My Dad, Joe Gagnon, had a little office (Civil Defense & Public Safety) in City Hall for a number of years. When Dane retired from the Air Force he had his ceremonial flag flown over City Hall for a month.MetaChelsea, ME06-15-2005
A lot of us where born in the current city office as it was once the PI Hospital, can't remember the year it ceased to be the hospital.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me06-15-2005
TB Grant: Ask DG to post his picture of ... you won't believe it, Earl Rideout. Also, if anyone is ever visiting at PI City Hall, you must visit the 1st floor, and check out the photos that DG has been so generous to share with us.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle06-15-2005
:rolleyes:L KiddMontana06-15-2005
Hi Meta and everyone, I enjoyed your memories about Denny and Dad. I told Dad you said hello. He will be 94 next month. He loves to tell me stories of Maine when he arrived in the '30's. I have a wedding video of my parents only two mindues long that was made from a film from a new movie camera Dr. Griffeths owned in 6/14/38. The cars and clothes were neat to see. It shows the Catholic church on Main St. and all their family and friends coming and going from the church. Denny enjoyed Army life and all the traveling, however, I think he loved growing up in P.I. We had alot of fun over the years. And yes I did cook the goldfish in the toaster but I didn't find anything left to eat. Dad's tells me that Denny fixed breakfast one morning when he was little by peeling all the bananas.Kathy HalloranChico, Ca.06-15-2005
Hi Linda Harmon-- Yes-Roma Jandreau was my oldest sister. Did you know her? She died in 1983 after complications from a kidney transplant, she had diabetes all her life.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle06-15-2005
hi CJ-The Carter boys are my cousins and yes, you got their names right. I'm sure you remember Flo & Bud, their parents. Aunt Flo was mum's sister and I know that your mother knew her. Through this site I have heard from Tommy and Jim, which is really nice. I still need to reply to Jim but Tommy and I spent last week catching up. Sorry I've been such a poor correspondent lately. Work is nuts, but I promise I'll write you soon.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach06-15-2005
Re. #4153 - DG, Add Earl Rideout and Effie Parent to the Hall of Fame list. You won't see any substitutes for them any time soon... Happy Cunningham tour. Try to keep Frank focused! TBGTB GrantWestlake Village, CA06-14-2005
HMMMM The way DG puts it,Herbie is right up there with Daedalus and Icarius. As I remember they run the plane down a long ramp and then argued if it flew or fell off into Salmon Brook. Pax ArchArch06-14-2005
I completely misspelled Myrle Coffey's name. My apologies...DGPI06-14-2005
Linda H....So, your brother, Wayne, will be at Cunningham tomorrow, eh? I'll make it a point to introduce myself. Frankly, I can't remember him. What class? Anyway, I'm glad you're in touch. If you send me an e-mail at RAG111@webtv.net, I'll send you Allen Burtt's address. Meta....glad you caught Meryl Coffee's obit in today's paper; I missed it and went back and retrieved it. Her photo looked just like her only a few years older. Nice person she was... By the way, viewers, Cunningham saw its last moments this afternoon. It's always sad to see a school after many years of operating shut down. Sad indeed.....DGPI06-14-2005
Yeah, Herbie Inman.....back in the early '50's built a fairly small, one-seater prop plane from scratch including tooling his own 92 HP engine. Anyway, Herbie, instead of using the proper glue to lay down the canvass on his wings, used candle wax. Now, when the day came to test the experimental craft (government funded), Herbie hauled the light aeroplane to the State St. Bridge, balanced the craft on the bridge railing, set his course for the sun and let go. Well, you know the rest of the story...the candle wax melted (it was a hot day in July) and Herbie went down. PIPD fished him out. Herbie gave up his aeroplane building and joined the police force, well, not officially, but carried a whistle, had a badge affixed to his hat, toted a notebook in his shirt pocket and stood on the corner of State and Main and stopped speedsters or at least wrote down their license plate numbers. Herbie has since passed away, but lives in the hearts of many. If P.I. ever establishes a Hall of Fame, Herbie will be the first inductee, right Bobby C?DGPI06-14-2005
Arch, Dang! I never thought Herbie would try to build an airplane!How did it work out?Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-14-2005
Bobby C Sure do look suspect to me. I dont know about planes built in PI but Herbie Inman and his Dad built and and tried to fly one in Washburn. You remember him dont you? Pax ArchArch06-14-2005
Hi, C-J! My brother Wayne lives in Wisconsin, but is in Maine this week. He monitors this site and told me about it. He and his wife will be at Cunningham tomorrow. I tried to post my website before but get an error message. You can search Google for "First Settlers of the Aroostook River Valley" LindaLindaOakland, ME06-14-2005
Bob C. You just mentioned "Miss Elwell" last week on this site..then she married and was Mrs. Coffey...our Music Supervisor for the yeats at Cunningham. I, too, remember the little hair tug..Toot..Toot..Come and play (down the scale). The Bangor Dailey News published her Obit today..she was 95..had no idea she was still alive. Thanks for recalling her memory..the obit had a photo, which I think, was fairly recent. Ohmygosh..all these flashbacks..so good for the soul!MetaChelsea, ME06-14-2005
Linda...I'm anxious to check out your site. Don't you have a brother, Wayne? I think he was in my class - 1962? Where is he now? He had a crush on me back in 3rd or 4th grade and gave me a beautiful tourquise bracelet (the real stuff, in silver); which I still have by the way!! Jim Carter....did your dad have the store in Parkhurst Siding? You have brothers - Tom and Rick? Not sure if I got the names right. We all used to ride Bus # 8 with Glen Morin. LCD...where have you been? We're missing your input here!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee06-14-2005
Graduated in the PIHS class of 1964. Have been living in Caribou for the last 30 years but may be moving back to PI. I really enjoy this site and the comments guest have been making. It really takes on back. :-)Jim CarterCaribou06-14-2005
well this time i got it to work. LKL KiddMontana06-14-2005
Re: 4116 Arch, I have a picture almost just like the one you posted. I bought it from a guy who said he purchased it or won it in an auction at Sotheby’s. Told me it should be extremely valuable and of special interest to me because it may be proof that they were building airplanes in P.I. before Kitty Hawk. Now that I’ve seen yours I’m beginning to wonder…Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-14-2005
re:4138 Linda Jeeze! Is that you Linda ? Fourth year (to get out of Chemistry) Latin? Only four in the class.... very hard to cheat. Nah,you got the wrong guy.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-14-2005
Linda, what is your web page on the early towns, I read everything on the early times in Maine . I'd really appreciate it. I'm from Houlton originally about 45 years ago.Went back two years ago would love to move back. Thanks ConnieConnieOhio06-14-2005
For the guest from Maine who wants news from this (decade)-----you start the ball rolling and I'M SURE YOU WILL GET SOME IN-PUT. I for one, am interested in what you have to say and what (you) consider interesting enough to disscuss. However,we can learn a lot from those who have kept history alive and well. Especially with such an uncertain future ahead of us. Who knows, it just might keep us from making the same mistakes twice. Time passes and our surroundings change but people remain pretty much the same. It would be interesting to hear what your interests are 30 yrs. from now and how the younger generation view your points of interests. Give it some thought. "The balls in your park."R.L.FT. WALTON BCH., FLORIDA06-14-2005
CERTAINLY NO ONE IS STOPPING YOU FROM ENTERING ANY INFO FROM THIS DECADE...SO BE OUR 'GUEST' AND WRITE AWAY.FANCYNH06-14-2005
Does anyone have any news from this decade???? :rolleyes: I;m beginning tot hink this is a site for my parents..not for "everyone"GuestMaine06-14-2005
Seems like I have another recollection of Ms. Fairweather. In home-ec class we had to plan a lunch and invite a teacher, and we made blueberry pancakes and invited Ms. Fairweather. I remember she was very gracious.PAC06-14-2005
Bobby C. - weren't we in the 3rd (or 4th) year Latin class?LindaOakland, ME06-14-2005
Dick -- History became very interesting to me when I started working on genealogy. My main interest was the first settlers along the Aroostook River which includes 9 towns. If you are interested, I started a web page about these towns. You are right: I left Presque Isle in 1965 and haven't managed to attend a class reunion. ::-( I used to be on Alan Burtt's mailing list but I've lost track of him. I don't think I sent him my new email the last time I moved. I did hear lots of news from him. He had to identify most of the people in the class picture for me. Except for you: you still look the same. Does anyone have his email address? My Dad was a crew chief at PIFD. Your memory is good: when he joined the department, Jim Archer was chief. Then Cecil McCready, father of Anne who was in the class before us.LindaOakland, ME06-14-2005
to: Norma Jandreau McEntee Yes, I used to live at 41 Church St. and Lendall Harmon was my dad. Are you related to Roma Jandreau who was in our class?LindaOakland, ME06-14-2005
HMMMMM My taste must be all in my feet, all these years I have thought that BLUE BUNNY was the best Ice Cream in the world. Or even Dreyers. ;-) Pax ArchArch06-13-2005
ok, BAS, I will try that. I remember going to Blue Bell in Brenham.. fun. The Texas Roadhouse restaurant is in Hendersonville - remember that is where Johnny Cash lived. His house is now up for sale.pac06-13-2005
Pam (PAC) You can get addicted to Blue Bell Ice Cream easily. Try the "Moolenium Crunch". It's wonderful. The "little creamery" is in Brenham, TX. Their slogan is "we eat all we can and sell the rest!" Texas Roadhouse, huh? One just opend here and it's owned by Willie Nelson. The line to get in on opening day must have been 3 hrs long. I drove by and saw that and said "I'll go another time". I've seen him in person several times.BASAustin, TX06-13-2005
To Dr. DG: My husband wouldn't miss a day of work -- for nuthin'. It'd have to be a death, or something. It's okay, we'll get together and figure out how us 'working' people can watch it! To Linda Harmon: We live at 41 Church Street, is that your former home? We bought it from Lendall Harmon about 22 years ago...must be. Bobby C: You missed your calling...where were you when Johnny Carson was looking for his right-hand man?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle06-13-2005
Greg Smith, Good to see your note. Your father taught me to swim at Sandy Point on the PI Stream. Regards, VernvhHouston06-13-2005
I grew up on the Mapleton Road just 3 miles from Presque Isle. I have fond memories of those years -- notwithstanding the extreme winters.Greg SmithSalt Lake City06-13-2005
Norma at City Hall... Yes, it was shortsighted and self-indulgent of me to think in terms of my own availibility....like Wednesday morning at 10, but it's too late now to change the date. You'll have to view the walk-thru on video, however, we'll miss the Jandreau-McEntee kind of comments. Are you sure you have to miss it? Everyone gets food poisoning from time to time or the sniffles or a mouth full of cankers or needs to get a polio shot....all good excuses to take a few hours off from work. Well.....DGPI06-13-2005
Thanks for the information on Dr. Graves and the school. If he's a history buff, I wonder if he also does family history. Mom was a Graves from NB, Canada, and I do genealogy. Hmmmm.ElizabethMaine06-13-2005
Linda H....So, you live in Oakland. I had a cousin who lived there way, way back. Lived in my great uncle's house, a duplex...forgot the street. Haven't been there since 1952 or so. Great uncle's name was Earl Graves, a druggist. Tell me about your interest in P.I.'s history. You've been gone for many, many years and believe I've never seen your face at a class reunion, right? Your father was an assitant fire chief probably under Jummy Archer for a short time then Cecil McCready. Not sure exactly what house you were brought up in on Church. Tell us more.....dgDGPI06-13-2005
DG - Hi, Dick. Yes, that's me. It doesn't seem like 45 years....... Apparently you and I share a common interest in the history of PI and surrounding towns. LindaLindaOakland, ME06-13-2005
Thanks Arch for the info on the County Bluegrass.Looks like a good time.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.06-13-2005
Texans: Blue Bell has come to Tennessee. They start distributing their ice cream to area stores today. There is a new restaurant here called Texas Roadhouse, but it looks funny to see that here. I doubt that you would see a place called Tennessee Roadhouse in Texas. Sure do miss coming to Texas, haven't been there since summer of 2003.PACNashville, TN06-13-2005
Linda? Linda Harmon? Class of 1960 from Church St.? Tell me more; it's been 45 years or so.DGPI06-13-2005
Elizabeth, Dr. Graves is, among other things, probably the biggest Presque Isle history-buff around and an active member of this site. Cunningham is currently one of two Middle Schools in Presque Isle. It is scheduled to be closed at the end of this school year, its students to be consolidated into Skyway Middle School. Cunningham used to be the High School at one point as well. Hope this helps.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-12-2005
Hi, Meredith Libby Carr - I graduated in 1960. I don't have any family left in P.I., but try to go up about once a year. LindaLindaOakland, ME06-12-2005
Who is Dr. Graves and what is the Cunningham School?ElizabethHoulton06-12-2005
Linda, I'm glad you found this site. What year did you graduate from PI? What year did you leave? Do you still have family up there? I used to be the counselor at the Atwood/Tapley Schools until 2001, now I'm at a smaller school on the coast. This is the time of year that Aroostook is always much warmer than us but we have the humidity. Yuck! Glad to have you on board! Have a fun "walk though" for me at Cunningham. I wish I could be along too.Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.06-12-2005
My brother Wayne told me about this site and I've spent days reading it. The messages bring back a lot of memories. I saw a message from Sharyn McGlinchey Hay regarding genealogy. I have a website which might be helpful called "The First Settlers of the Aroostook River Valley" (I tried to enter the Url, but it wasn't accepted.) I hope to join you all Wednesday. Thank you, Dick, for organizing the tour. LindaLindaOakland, ME06-12-2005
Sherry....so glad you found the site and happy that Meta passed along the info. You'll enjoy seeing the new names and various "discussions" we all get into. I'm really surprised that Claudia didn't mention this site; I think she checks it daily, like the rest of us! Condolences, happy thoughts and many prayers to you!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL06-12-2005
Golden Oldie Paz ArchArchTejas06-11-2005
Sherry, welcome to this very enjoyable site. Depending on how many pages back you go, it could take you hours, or even days, to read through the conversations and banter that occurs here. --Sure is fun though! As you've probably noticed, you'll see lots of familiar names. We're scattered all over the place. Judy, my wife, and I ended up back in Maine, too, and we're really enjoying it!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-11-2005
FLOYD COUSINS type( countybluegrass.com ) w/o the brackets into your browser and click through and there you are. Pax ArchARCH06-11-2005
Can anyone give me some information on the bluegrass festival in Fortfield in July?Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.06-11-2005
Just found out about this websire through Meta Gagnon Giggey. I lived in PI for years, graduated from PIHS in l959. There is no place like PI. I have traveled alot and still ended up back in Maine. Love it. Be glad to hear from anyone that is or was from there.Sharon (Sherry)Bartley MadoreWindham Maine06-11-2005
RE: 4110 Arch Yep’, and that’s about it… They call them new tricks, but it’s the same stuff in a new wrapper. Old dogs don’t have time for that crap. Not in P.I. or here. Give us somethin' new.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-10-2005
Bobby C Would re-educate not fall under the heading of teaching old dogs new tricks? :rolleyes: Paz ArchArch06-10-2005
I'm gonna get scaerious (Greek for scary and boring). If any persons who are living in P.I. and are not as busy as one armed paper hangers could get some of the new generation to post... Like anything at all.. Before they leave town for college, or leave town to do what they feel they gotta do, have em' do so. Some possibilities there to re-educate us old peoplesBobby C.Largo, Florida06-10-2005
RE:4107 Norma Jandreau McEntee I was going to take a break here cause I’m about to suffer from over-exposure. I think Norma is right. Presque Isle has produced some of highest quality working people that this planet has to offer..event should be an evening event. DG don’t like to stay up late.Booby C.Largo,FL06-10-2005
DG: Talked to Angie last night, she said you're not planning an EVENING tour of Cunningham. Terry would love to take the tour, but like he said last night, "What are us workin' people supposed to do--we can't take time off to go on tour...." Will you reconsider?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle06-10-2005
4105 pac Yeah, maybe you're right.. too much sun. But it ain't just Florida.. It's every heat soaked hellhole outside of the U.S. as well. Glad your stuff is back up to snuff. Mine went down last night as well,but had it back in no time. Got five net-worked here at the trailer.Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-10-2005
Bobby C.. I think you've been out in that hot Florida sun too long now!! :p Oh well, don't feel bad, it's been a wild day here too! Lots of computer problems, but we're back in business now.pac06-10-2005
I remember having the feet x-rayed at the shoe store in Houlton, we were fascinated by it and that may be why the feet are the way they are.Everyone I knew was fighting the war on poverty in that day and we still are.ConnieOhio06-10-2005
RE:4094 guest I did plant some grass on that lot and it was lookin' pretty good. A plane flew over and the next thing you know the grass was gone. I don't think it was a crop duster. Cause there was guys with guns comin' out of it.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-10-2005
POW's.. we were all POW's.. in the war on poverty, but happy ones. I bought a bike. J.C Higgins,from Sears. Used to go in there and get our feet X-rayed in the shoe department just for kicks. I have the weirdest looking feet now..Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-10-2005
I love the tateract, I remember picking potatoes to buy our clothes for school.It was hard work but looking back I wouldn't miss it for the world. It helped our Mother and we learned responsibility and some new clothes.When I was about five or six I remember the prisoners of war { POW }picking in the field next to us. That was a long time ago.ConnieOhio06-10-2005
Gotta' knock off this casting Florida in a negative light. The Chamber of Commerce down here has the "power of arrest". Pac.. The trailer isn't finished..finished falling apart.Bobby C.Largo, Florida06-10-2005
Bobby.. but, your trailer doesn't look finished! I think your pullin our legs!pac06-10-2005
Looks like it's going to be perfect weather for PIHS graduation today. :-)pac06-10-2005
4096 pac That was a Jobsite trailer. Much nicer. That's why I enjoy goin’ to work. Even Iraq is in better shape than my place. Webmaster.. Those “mountains” in the background are solid waste from Jacksonville and Pensacola. Much closer than they appear to be. Just knew somebody would notice that. Darn! :DBobby C.Largo, Florida06-10-2005
Bobby C... That doesn't look like the same trailer you were sitting by in a previous picture.pac06-10-2005
Bobby, I think those are the biggest mountains (in the background of your picture)I've ever seen in the state of Florida. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-10-2005
bobby c you need to plant some grass........guest06-10-2005
Re:4086 Pac et al, Yeah, Two Egg is a town in the panhandle of Florida. I’m holding a motivational seminar there next week… “How To Be Two and Think Like A Dozen.” They oughta’ eat it up. Sending a picture of my trailer where I live at here in FL. That's my social worker out front. DG told me that if I can get the thing pulled up to P.I. I could park it next to his house (temporarily).Bobby C.Largo. Florida06-09-2005
"Ditto" on the "No, but I wish I could" option for the Cunningham-tour survey. No need to change it, but, as Snuffy Smith would say, "Them's my sentiments perzackly."Waldo LVassalboro, ME06-09-2005
Hi All Im glad that you enjoyed that Tateract page,I run accross it in my wandering. 96.8F here right now Pax ArchArch06-09-2005
Wendy - did you get my email?connie clairCalif.06-09-2005
Webmaster - On the poll question, you should have given the choice of "I wish I could"! :-)connie clairCalif.06-09-2005
Of course!! hahaha, I work for the government!!!!KarenHAMILTON, ON06-09-2005
Is it anywhere near Muleshoe, TX??BAS06-09-2005
Yes, Brenda, there really is a Two Egg, Florida. I just looked it up.pac06-09-2005
Karen P do you ever work!?! INSIDE JOKE! Yes, the postings are so much fun, wish I'd been from PI instead of MHRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska06-09-2005
Bobby C.. Don't know if you're around today to see this, but is there really a place in Florida called Two Egg? Seems like a funny name, but there are lots of strange names of towns in different states, like Horseheads, New York where I used to live.PAC06-09-2005
Carolyn CCC-Thanks for the message. Mom said she had talked to you on the phone. Hello to everyone else and hope everyone is enjoying the sunny day in Maine. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine06-09-2005
Hey y'all, fun reading all the entries! Still haven't gotten back to visit Presque Isle, but hopefully soon!!! How's the weather there today?Karen PHamilton, Ontario 83 degrees C06-09-2005
Thanks Dick for the heads up. Looking forward to our meeting. I'll be in PI the afternoon of 24th, and we can get together Sat. morning, the 25th. My wife and I are leaving GSO this afternoon, a night with my daughter and her family tonight in Charlottesville, VA, then on to Scranton, PA for a night, then to brother Jerre's house (Jerre, Addie Louise Fillmore Hoyt and Marion Fillmore all live in Danielson, CT.) Marion will have her 98th birthday next Tues. Also got to stop at my favorite Inn (Ross Mount Inn in St. Andrews, NB) then on to PI. Sorry, didn't mean for this to be long.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-09-2005
It's good to have this website available. My compliments to those involved in creating and maintaining it. While I've lived out of Maine for more than 20 years now, I still miss the friendly, down-to-earth folks of Presque Isle. Best wishes to all of you.Jody Taylor WatkinsRensselaer, Indiana06-09-2005
Re: Photo at 4069 and responses at 4070 and 4071: John Lambert, my cousin who lives in East Hampton, CT is the third man in the back row, beside Mr. Marshall.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee06-09-2005
This is such a great website of my ol' hometown!Julie (Morrison) AugostinoSaint Albans Vermont06-09-2005
Say who is that Frank Grant fella? I sure hope you're not paying him too much... TBGTB GrantBoulder, CO06-09-2005
Hey Arch, Thank you for sharing the Tateract site...JoyKuna, ID06-08-2005
DeWitt....Paul H. was in the office today. Reckon the 3 of us are having coffee in a week or so at the Coffee Shop. He'll remind me............DGPI06-08-2005
Amy..I just talked to your Mom on the phone. I am going to e-mail her and she will have my correct address. Thanks for letting me know....carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-08-2005
:-) :-) :-) Just saw Tom Carter's post on here-thought I'd say a big HELLO COUSIN TOM :p (I'm Launa's daughter.) Was good to see you and sit to chat awhile at the basketball tournament in Bangor this year. Also-to Carolyn Clyde C.C.-- :-) Mom was wondering if you still had the same email address-I guess she tried emailing you a coulple times recently and it got bounced back. Other than than, hello to all. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine06-08-2005
No, John Bear is not in the picture. He was our class Presidnet PIHS-48.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-08-2005
Sure do know these people in the picture! Beecher Mosher on left,Dick Marshall, Addie sitting and Betty Benn on the end. Don't know ther two men in the middle except Betty told me that John Lambert and Johnny Bear were going with them. The first 4 I named were all in my class...1952.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-08-2005
Yes, Webmaster, the woman sitting is my sister, Addie Louise Fillmore Hoyt who lives in Danielson, CT. This is in response to #4069, and Betty Benn's request for information. The other folk I don't know who they are.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-08-2005
I was asked to post this photo for Betty Ben. She'd like to know if anyone "recognizes these gems from PIHS"WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-08-2005
DG, Say hello to my brother-in-law if he is at that school. I know they pulled him out of retirement to teach for one year since the school was closing. Think it may be that one. He had 7th Graders. Hope all is well. Hot Hot and Humid in the 90's. I don't mind being in the office in freezing air on days like this. LLCDPA06-08-2005
To all local and not so local viewers of COM: On Wednesday the 15th of June at 10 A.M. I'll be conducting a taped walk-thru of Cunningham School. Frank Grant will be following along with his trusty videocam to record all segments and comments of the event. We'll be sneaking into every nook and cranny and dark corner of the 83 year old school and telling things we recall while attending. Several present and past Cunningham teachers will be there also. Everyone's invited. Just show up at 10 next Wednesday morning.DGPI06-08-2005
Thanks Arch for the url for Tater Raising Man! Wow the memories!tenlee06-08-2005
Meredith- To help with the confustion,Verna Delong was probably your first grade teacher(your age is important) and Carol, her sister Carol Stewart was your guidence conselor. Both were very attractive ladies.RBSMo.06-07-2005
No message, just browsing to see what's up in the county.Tom CarterHolden, Maine06-07-2005
DD. I don't think the "Delong" teacher I had in first grade was Carol. I know she was the guidance counselor at PIHS when I was there. According to her testing I was supposed to be a mechanic. I think that's so funny because even though I'm an educator I can usually figure out how to fix things. I even use my thumbnails as a screw driver at times. Silly ole farm girl! I wish I could remember what Mrs. Delong's first name was. I remember her as a pretty and sweet person. Hey, I just heard today that Marilyn (Barbour) Allen is retiring from teaching language arts, better known as English, at Cunningham at the end of the week. She's another good teacher. I think Carolyn CC will remember her. She's been in the teaching saddle for about 30+ years. Good bye, Cunningham! My hand is over my heart. Does anyone remember how Mr. Cunningham would work out and race along with the athletes in high school? Boy, he was one nice man too. He used to murder my name as well as many other people. He'd slaughter Cal Bohovich's name. Anyone remember that?Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.06-07-2005
COMIN BACK HOME ON VACATION ITS BEEN 10 YEARS. CANT WAIT TO GET OUT OF THE HEAT :cool:BEAZERNAPLES,FL -ASHLAND ME06-07-2005
Howdy All If anyone wants a copy of Dick Curless's song Tater Raising Man put (tateract.org) w/o brackets in your browser and click on music when the page comes up. Also has a bunch of old harvest photos. :-) Vrede ArchArch06-07-2005
Hey, Connie. I'll be home on July 19th for a week. We'll be camped out at the Fort Fairfield Bluegrass Festival. Let's get together!Wendy (Delano) LeedyPanama City Beach FL06-07-2005
RE:4058 carolyn craig caldarelli Yes..Yes.. Same person. I remember Coffin or Coffee ,but definitely remember Ellwell. I think I was in school when she got married. The event was news and much discussed among us. I never was so happy as the time my voice came up to standard with my ear and I did a La…La.. La that blew her away. Way better than Danny L.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-07-2005
Bobby C...don't know if you mean Mrs. Coffin or not. She used to be Miss Elwell and she came around to all the country schools once a week. I remembered the tugging of the hair in front and singing "la, la la" in key. Maybe you were too young. My sister and I used to see what she was wearing as she wore pastel colors and looked so dignified!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg,WV06-07-2005
There was Ms. Detwilder (?sp) in 1st grade at Training school, I think Mrs. Merritt 2nd grade, Gail Bustard 3rd grade, Anita Hunter 4th at Zippel, Louis Burt 6th grade, Bernie Brewer 7th, Bion Blunt, 8th; I don't remember my 9th grade teachers (those Cunningham years now seem to have gone by fast). My memory is foggy on this too. I took Algebra I and did OK with that, but when I went into Algebra II at the high school, I didn't last long in there, about 2 weeks, then cut out of there - I was in there with all these really smart kids (smarter than me I thought) so I was afraid to stay in there. So, I went on to typing and shorthand, etc.PAC06-07-2005
FANCY(4046) Yeh, I thought that was me. Broken nose , big ears and tryin’ to pretend I’m Winston Churchill. This is your Brother? Smart young man. As soon as he saw the camera he closed his eyes. Keeping a low profile.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-07-2005
Good morning....speaking of "foggy" gosh, I barely remember any of these teachers. This is scary. Some of these teachers must be before my time. I went to Training and Zippel for elementary. I had Alice Condon for Primary and the next one that I remember is a Ms. Scribner (2nd or 3rd grade) and then Delores Hutchins for 4th. Merle Smith, in Jr High, brought Social Studies alive! I do remember Wilmont Keirstead as a Principal and only because I was a student aide in the office, which I barely remember. I work for a large school district (10,000 employees) in the office where we hire teachers and principals. They don't stay forever like they used to. Many of them just work a year or two, then they are off to another destination. We will hire about 800 teachers this year and all 3,000 of them will come right by my desk. This is my busiest time of yr.....now til the first day of school, August 16th!BASAustin 85* (feels like 95)06-07-2005
Bobby C., I didn't gather that you thought of Mr. Sawyer as mean. I really was just qualifying my own words for those who may have misread what I was saying. Am am glad that you asked, so I could clarify it with you. I remember being told by an older brother as a sort of warning, before I attended Cunningham, that Mr. Sawyer made sure rules were followed. By the time I arrived, I had a preconceived notion that I should fear him. But when I got there, his regimentation was actually a relief. I think what amazed me most was how proper a man he was. Yes, there are a few like him left. Very few.Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT06-07-2005
I remember Mr. Hardy. He was quite the sensitive person. We didnt know it back then but Mr. Hardy had a glass eye. We all thought he was "that good" cause one eye would be reading a book out loud and the other eye would be staring around the room..or so we all thought...what a great tactic that was because it defintily prevented anyone for acting out in class.GuestMaine06-07-2005
TY Bob. At least someone recognizes the windows. My brother is the boy furthest left and rear (with his eyes closed). The girl in the left front looks like Jeannette Duplisis to me. And the boy to the right with his right arm on the chairback looks a bit like you. I wish the picture was clearer. Maybe someone has a better one.FANCYNH06-07-2005
Who was the music teacher who used to pull on the skin on her throat to hit the high notes? Then she would walk around the classroom and tug on our hair and sing in a certain key... "La..La..La... Come and play.". Then of course one would have to repeat it "on key".Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-07-2005
Great Web SiteSue BragdonPresque Isle Maine06-07-2005
I can't imagine Dick Smith NOT being a wonderful teacher. He was in my class of 1952, a twin to Robert Smith and was so kind and gentle even then. Really hot here in the South...90's today and loving it!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-07-2005
RE:4042 TB Grant No. TB a person couldn’t make Mr. Hardy up. Salt and pepper hair a little chubby and a sensitive person. Not a good disciplinarian. We used to ask him if he owned “Hardy Hill” He had a very big white gold or silver ring “Distinctive Service Luzon” cast into it. I have since found out that he couldn’t have bought that ring at the PX. Macarthur commissioned that ring for those who made it through so we could establish a base of operations there. 350,000,000 cheers for Mr. HardyBobby C.Largo,Florida06-07-2005
RE:4046 I’ll tell ya’ one thing FANCY Those are definitely the windows I use to stare out of at The Training School when I was supposed to be paying attention.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-07-2005
Can anyone identify anyone in this pic taken 1947 in PI or where it might have been taken? Thanks.FANCYNH06-07-2005
Ed...Was Dick Smith that really good English (grammar) teacher? Doesn't seem like that is right, but I sure do remember having a good grammar teacher. I had Anita Hunter in the 4th grade at Zippel. Also, there was a Ms. Grimaldi at Zippel.pac06-07-2005
Dick Smith what a good person...he had a grip like a set of vise grips. Hearing of all the memories I think we took away a lot of good from the Cunningham School experience.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me06-07-2005
A few more Cunningham names... from WAY back..Anne Broom (3rd grade) Edith Chase (8th) Deila Gagnon (6th) Anith Hunter (4th). Donald Oliver (6th). Right on about Mr. Sawyer...a strong disciplinarian..wouldn't it be great if kids today had structure and dicipline in school and teachers not afraid to implement them?!! DG..would love to be there on the 15th but will certainly let my brother-in-law, Dick Smith, know about the tour. He was the principal who took over for Mr. Sawyer and was there for a number of years.Meta Gagnon GiggeyChelsea, ME06-07-2005
CJML (#4029) - yes, all of those teachers, for sure. Sorry, it gets very foggy around here late at night - just couldn't remember them all. I think it was Mrs. Sutter (pronounced Suitter) taught music, correct? How about Mr. Hardy (just came to me (hope I didn't make him up))? Meredith (#4039)- you reminded me of Mrs. Glidden in 2nd grade - she lived around the corner from us in a tiny little house on Church St., next door to Mrs. Lamoreau, the French teacher at PIHS. Another dedicated soul... Dick Graves #4028) - very sad to learn of Mr. K's demise - he was the best. Used to work at Sears on weekends, harvest, summers, etc. I very vividly remember him and the characters he used to read to us about. It seems someone has touched off a firestorm of nostalgia and memories that, by a fairly wide margin, sound pretty positive. Perhaps the tour on the 15th will be recorded and passed along in some manner? Cheers, TBGTB GrantWestlake Village, CA06-07-2005
Just checking in on the home town.Robert L Roux Jr.Winder Georgia06-06-2005
MLC. Was the Mrs DeLong , first grade teacher that you refered to Verna, Carol and Donnies Mom??DDscarborough06-06-2005
I love all this reminiscing about Cunningham School. I went there from sub-primary with Miss Sherrard to 8th grade. I was trying to think of all the teachers I had. Mrs. Delong in first grade, Marjorie Glidden in second, I can't recall who I had in 3rd or 4th grade but I know that I was in that upper hall on the upper northeastern corner for 4th. I had Wilmont Kierstead in 5th, what a great teacher. I had bronchitis or pneumonia for quite a while that year. He let me keep my cough inside out of the cold and helped me catch up on studies. Mr. Sawyer was the principal that whole time I was there too. I remember all the Jr. High teachers you've all mentioned. Boy, if we had some Edith Fairweathers and others in our schools today we'd have much higher test scores and kids with some real drive. If a teacher tries to challenge a student these days they are hauled to court for picking on the kid. And discipline would be considered abuse. Cunningham ghosts should shout to the rafters about the good education that PI kids obtained. I'm proud of what that school (the educators) instilled in me. I wish I could do the walk through too but we're still in school at Bristol, Me. until June 22. Ugh! I hope that all the students I taught can sing my praises someday!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.06-06-2005
Pac... This is the time of year P.I.'s utility bills go down and ours go up. Whose laughing now? I Should never have left town.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-06-2005
RE:4036 Harriet (Libby) Bitar I hope I didn’t make it seem In my message that I thought or think Mr. Sawyer was a mean guy. I simply meant that he was a power to be reckoned with if you happened to be a kid who took delight in breaking those rules that make life a more pleasant journey for all…..Manners. There are few like him today. It wasn't the wishywashy,mealymouth kind of manners he displayed,but the strong (even for one's enemies)manners that help make the world's business work.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-06-2005
I have thought of Mr. Sawyer at least a couple of times within the last few years and it has been because of the impeccable manners he had and expected of all the jr. high students at Cunningham. Everyone and I mean everyone walked to the right in the hallways as we moved from class to class. We even knew approxamately how far from the walls and the imaginary middle line we were to stay, on those hardwood floors. I never remember seeing him mean at all, he just calmly told us what he expected. I can still hear his voice as he would let one or a bunch of us pass in front of him, into a classroom. He'd say, "Paahs (pass), please". He was a real gentleman. As I walk through stores nowadays and teenagers almost knock me over, I wish he was there to set them straight.Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT06-06-2005
I see it's about 40 degrees colder in PI today than it was on Friday; and it got very hot here in Nashville this weekend -we're into the really HOT weather now. Thanks DG for the ice skating photo; it's a treasure.pac06-06-2005
RE: 4034 Thanks for your input. Novosibirskaya oblast... right? Here's a satellite photo of your location.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-06-2005
With a sentence or two TB Grant brought an image to my relaxed old brain that caused me to stand up straight and start pacing the room fraught with fear and anxiety. Sawyer-the Red, Sawyer the Dangerous. I tried to imitate that frown for years in an attempt to intimidate people, but they would just laugh and ask me if I felt O.K. There was nothing blow-dried, Christian minister, politician, or Donald Trump looking’ about this guy. …He was slicked down, sharp and ready for battle.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-06-2005
It's gonna take me a week to read all the comments written over the weekend! Let me tell you how much I hate politics - They used to have this beautiful carousel downtown Nashville on the Riverfront, but it is no longer there because there are a couple of groups fighting over it. So it has been under "lock and key" for the past couple of years. How stupid! Nashvillians as well as tourists could be enjoying it like they once did. Why are political people intent on taking away our happiness? Greed, that is exactly what it is.pac06-06-2005
I have to write after reading the description of Mr. Sawyer. It has me sitting at my desk laughing because it is so absolutely right. I remember Miss Sherrard teaching first grade at Zippel and Mr. Kierstead was the principal when I was there. Also had Wayne Dodge and Merle Smith for teachers at Cunningham. Wayne lived in New Smyrna Beach, just south of DB but I think he passed away several years ago. DG-I wish I was going to be there for the tour of Cunningham this month. I'd love to go through there one last time. I will tell Carol Bell about it, but she probably already knows being so active with the Historical Society.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach06-06-2005
Sorry about the initials Tucker; got them slightly mixed up!!C-JKissimmee06-06-2005
TGB...I agree with your remembrances of teachers at Cunningham (since we were in most all the same classes!) however, you forgot Bernie Brewer, Dick Smith, Janet Dicker, and Amber Suitter (sp?). I had Mr. Brewer's wife for 5th grade at Training School. I didn't remember Mr. Kierstead being at Cunningham though. Long time ago... Gerald Glark...thanks for the pic of the Sawyer School!! When you go for coffee tomorrow morning, be sure to say hello to Uncle Eddie and my brother-in-law, Dana.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee06-06-2005
Arch... I have a hard copy of the ABC Bakery.....want a copy? Besides, I owe you for the CD. Send me your mailing address at my e-mail RAG111@webtv.net TG....Gotta bring you up to date on Wilmot (no "n") Kierstead: Wilmot passed away several months ago. A truly nice person. Funny, you listed several teachers from Cunningham and I never heard of them. Must have arrived the year I went to high school (1956). Bobby C.....I'm doing you a bunch of P.I. photos for your collection. Hang on, they'll be there in no time. Besides I owe you a great deal since the "Jeanne" Greek Drachma arrived smellin' real good.DGPI06-06-2005
Hi Dottie, Allow me to break the ice... Here's a challenge to all lower-Allen St. denizens and expatirates to weigh in. I've already encountered a few from the high end (above Charles St.) Any other potato house hangabouts out there? TuckerTBGrantWestlake Village, CA06-06-2005
DG - re. #3984... With your invitation, I fear you'll be inundated as though the Pope were lying in State - brace yourself for the hordes of folks turned out of Ms. Fairweather, Mrs. Sherrard, Mrs. Stoker, and, best of all, Mr. Kierstead's classes (the few I remember). I think Wilmont Kierstead is still around out there - he was VERY influential in my life - had a touch of the ordinary (reading GREAT stories from Reader's Digest Condensed Books to us in the 5th) and a touch of class (Richard Vagner, as an example - 7th or 8th grade, not sure...). Then there was Mr. Sawyer - the principal for the entire 9 years I spent there - the orange color of his slicked down combover matched his spiffy wingtip shoes (no fooling around with Mr. Sawyer). I remember participating in the rhythm band (sticks, I think) and getting polio shots there (in the library), plus the Air Force and Navy Bands, Hank Williams, and Igor Gorin in the (big) gymn... I'll be there with you in spirit for your walkthrough. Make room for lots of other souls... Get Mr. Kierstead over there, and say hello and many thanks for me. Cheers, TBGTBGrantWestlake Village, Ca06-06-2005
I lived in Presque Isle until I was 10 in 1950. I last lived in my grandmother's home on 24 Allen Street. I would be interested in hearing from anyone I knew then. Dottie (Thomas) Nelsondottie thomas nelsonpasadena, ca06-06-2005
RE:4021 Arch.. that picture was a postcard from E-Bay.. however, I may be able to do something with it and send it to you. Let’s ask DG if he has access to something better first. Dg requires hard cash for his services. Not paper money ,but gold ,silver or an old photo or comic book. A superman marble just might do it as well. I’m presently tryin’ to get a photo of Joe Freeman’s soft drink plant.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-05-2005
Re: 4022 Fancy Gotta be Maple or Willow and it's got to be in Springtime or the bark don't slide as well.Don't cut too deep and use a sharp knife.Make sure to cut the bark all the way through at the seam so it doesn't tear as you gently twist it back and forth to remove it.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-05-2005
OKAY BOB...IT'S A DATE! BTW how in Hades do you get the bark off so you can carve the rest of the whistle?? I used to make them too but I have a bazillion years of info crammed into my head and the remembory can't get out. :-(FANCYNH06-05-2005
Bobby C I sure would like to have a full size scan of that ABC Bakery Pic, my Father was the head baker for ABC for 17 yrs. He was in a TV ad for them a zillion years ago. Pax ArchArchTexas06-05-2005
4016) photo FANCY Let's get together in our next life. To bad my family shopped at Ferland's Ah well.. sigh.. nice picture. This is me back then.. I Look more like DeWitts version of our teachers now.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-05-2005
Waldo Libby...You got it right!Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-05-2005
Can somebody pass this website on to Jessica or Erik Nelson of Presque Isle? Thanks home. comcast. net/~thenelsonclanDan NelsonUSA06-05-2005
DeWitt, I thought Delia Houghton was a nice looking lady and Avis Lamoreau and Mabel Hopkinson were so nice it didn't matter what they looked like. Marion Conant was pleasant looking. Clarence Keegan was a nice looking man along with Keith Thompson. Just my thoughts....'course none of them were as young as they seem to be now!!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-05-2005
Sorry, Dan, I did not know your brother in law, Red. <--I was just a little kid when I lived over my Uncle Harry's store back in '47.FANCYNH06-05-2005
Danny, I know where you're talking about. We had to go to thru that door to get to Shop. I remember that none of our teachers weren't any raving beauties, including Edith Fairweather. But the ugliest one of them all was our shop teacher.(can't think of his name); but one day we finished up our shop class earlier than usual. As we stood in a group waiting for the bell to change classes, the shop teacher said we could leave before the bell. I thought for sure one member of our class blew it - Jack Pasqual - now a lawyer in Texas said, "Your kindness is suppassed only by your amazing beauty."DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-05-2005
Fancy....My brother-in-law [Cecil"Red" Niles] worked in one of those stores on Chapman street for years. Did you know him? :-)Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-05-2005
Danny, now I know which place you're talking about! (I think...) When Cunningham school was no longer the high-school building (1949) and we country kids left our one-room school houses, the gymnasium you're talking about was called "the little gym," and it was in the northeast corner of the building, on the school's bottom level. Like you said, it was below the level of the hallway and restroom/locker room next to it. In its northwest corner, there was some sort of stairway or storage area, and I'll bet that's the unofficial smoking room you're talking about. Dick Graves, is that the same place where you found the dusty inscription, or was that somewhere in the recesses of "the big gym" on the south end of the building?Waldo LibbyVassalboro06-05-2005
Best white bread factory and always smelled good. Have learned over time not to eat as much white bread, but sometimes that peanut butter and jelly sanwich don't taste the same without it. I got a fifteen inch scar on my leg from swimming in the swamps of Florida. I would be happy to have to deal with a few Black Flies(I think). Maybe I don't remember eggzactly how it was.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-05-2005
DeWitt....No, I was talking about the gym in the high school section. To get to the gym floor you had to go down several steps. I'm trying to remember, but it seems the steps at the north end were closed and that's why we could smoke and not get caught.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-05-2005
For those of you who are suffering from the bug bites, try rubbing your exposed skin with a dryer sheet. Stick it in your pocket when your done rubbing down. My husband loves gardening and he uses bounce sheets. He swears by them. He even does gardening around dusk, when it cools down, and the bugs seem to be at their peak. Hope everyone there is enjoying the beautiful weather. We wanted to share so we sprinkled ours with a little angel dust and blew it northward!After all," What are friends for?"R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.06-05-2005
Harriet, Yes, now I remember. You are a real good mind artist. The picture of the smudge pots and the bites are very clear in my mind. Now it was a known fact that the closer that you sat to the fire the fewer the bites you suffered or maybe that was the party line). But there was a segment of the population who gravitated to the dark corners and seemed less concerned with bug bites. You could easily pick them out in the light of day. They were the ones holding someone’s hand, grinning like a Cheshire cat and covered in bug bites. Ah, the good ole' days. Thanks for the picture. Regards, vhvhH-cubed06-05-2005
I just want to add to Danny Craig's (#4004) embellishment of the Cunningham School. You see it used to be Jr. high (7th & 8th grades) over the gym, and PIHS during our tenure there. Also, I just want to comment about the "band room" at the right of the stage in the gym. This is where we, members of the HS band, kept our musical instruments. I heard it was also used by adventureous boys and proper girls. (classmates - the older ones in classes ahead of us, of course.) I have to assume this is the area you're talking about, Danny...??? Danny, you would know since I just kept my trumpet up there.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-05-2005
One "good" thing about blackflies in that if they get in your house they go to the windows and leave you alone. Mosquitoes and No-See-'ems will hunt you down!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-05-2005
Vern, Let me refresh your memory about the No-See 'Em's. You are sitting in the tabernacle at Aroostook Bible Camp at about 7PM. The guys with the smudge pots have just walked through the building and the smoke is clearing. You feel a pin-prick sting on your neck and you slap it involuntarily. You've just been bitten by a No-See 'Em or Mingee or Miget as we called them. Ah the memories. I agree about that lone mosquito buzzing around your pillow at night. And the black flies: I thought that we didn't have any black flies in this area but I think we have a different version of them. I remember that they like to bite a person around the face and neck. Since I think that they injected one with an anti-coagulatant, you could easliy have blood trickling down your face, from a bite. So while gardening last weekend, I had what looked like black flies buzzing all around me but since they were not bitting my face and neck, I thought they were some harmless Connecticut thing. As it turns out, they had bitten me all over my wrists. So we must have wrist-biting black flies around here. Anyone know if they are the same bugs as in Aroostook?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT06-05-2005
About todays question, "What's worse?"... Is has been a long time but I nearly lost my mind trying to pick la torturer du jour. . . A lone mosquitoe circling the pillow at night is equal to a nose full of blackflies which is equal to a single bite of a horse fly. The No-see 'Ems fade from memory. Keep scratchin' vhvhHouston06-04-2005
Hi all, You guys are NOT the only ones that went to high school at Cunningham. The stairs at the north end of the "bomb shelter"[which was the gym] was the place to go to smoke.Also, on occasion, some young lady was known to be there with some young man. The photo of the class of 1949 basketball team was my brothers class and I knew all of them personally.Reggie Walton is a relative of mine.Pat Gagnon, Charlie Squires, Steve McPherson and all the others we all hung around together at one time or another. I probably have just as many good memories as any of you. Just a different time.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-04-2005
Re:4001 DG does it again... It began by his bieng the first customer at Grant's and now this.. The 4000th post. Do I get anything for being the straight man in all this?Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
Dick G. I'm so excited! I can't believe it's that simple! Now I wonder just how I could go about getting a copy of the specific pix? I would most likely have to identify it in person huh? Unless the names are on the backs of the photos. I'll be home at the end of July, first of Aug. Do you think I should wait til then?Connie ClairCalif.06-04-2005
DG congratulations. You are our 4000th entry into the guest book. You win the BIG prizeDD06-04-2005
Bobby C....Just think if you were home here in P.I. on the 15th, you could accompany us on the walk-thru at Cunningham. Of course, it would be my job to censor your untimely comments, but I could handle the job. Or perhaps, on second thought, no cenoring....what a howl that would be! Yes, no censoring.....DGPI06-04-2005
Re; 3998 (Last Sentence) Absolutely friggen correct.... and if you have ever been to a “church function” you would know that those girls are all even the best of men can handle. No energy left to sneak around.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
Bobby C... Oh my gosh.....you mean to say that the janitor's girlfriend just might have been in the bomb shelter, alone, with him? Nah, that never happened back then. You're joshin' me, right? I'm sure the principal would have chaperoned them back in those days. No one ever, ever snuck around, right? My, my, the only time you saw chicks, er, girls was at church functions, correct, Tonto?DGPI06-04-2005
Connie.. This is your lucky day! I know who holds those Gouldville photos....Nellie Guerrette. I see Nellie frequently because we, together (him mostly), do the photo display at Cunningham. Your wish is my command.DGPI06-04-2005
Re: 3989 carolyn craig caldarelli Let’s go back ..um.. I think Lisa won’t be found in the yearbook. I was twelve years old then and at Cunningham. I can’t remember the janitor’s name, but I think he had a girlfriend named Lisa. Thus the signature in the bomb shelter.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
DG - I wanted your email address because I wanted to ask you if you knew how to go about locating some old pixs from Gouldville school. So I'll just ask here in the guestbook. There were some old photos in the trophy cabinet there, and my dad was in one of them. He played basketball. I believe it was the 8th grade. I'm just wondering what happened to those when they closed the school. I'd give anything to get my hands on a copy of that old photo. Any help or suggestions you could give me would be greatly appreciated! Wish Odie & I could be there for that Cunningham walk-thru. I only went there for 6th grade and then on up to Skyway when it was brand new for 7-9, but Odie went there all 4 years.Connie ClairCalif.06-04-2005
NIMBY? Not even close. FUNNY? Yes. :cool:Bobby C.Two egg , Florida06-04-2005
Some of those low income people got more gold stashed than the Rothchilds. Got clout as well. Scary stuff.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
DG HMMMM Sort of NIMBY Huh? Sounds like a Grumpy old Geezer to me. :p Paz ArchArch06-04-2005
Yes, Bobby c., alias Bart Simpson, standing at the board writing, "I will pay my rent on time" over and over and over. Funny stuff, indeed. Connie of California...my snail mail address is 769 Main St. At least that's where all my hate mail is deposited. DeWitt...it's highly likely that Cunningham will become a sanctuary for older folks....that's the best scenario. The worst scenario is low income housing; that would destroy the neighborhood. Any of you social liberals got something to say about that?DGPI06-04-2005
Re: Dewitt 3985 The Training School (where I went for a couple years before going to Cunningham) was converted to Condos or Apartments perhaps the same thing will happen with Cunningham. My God! I just had the most fearful thought. Renting an apartment in my old 8th grade spot in that building. The ghost of Ms. Fairweather appears and says,"Robert, put a blackboard on that wall over there." I cower and do so. She says,'"Now write 100 times.. I will pay my rent on time.".Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
DG-- I went thru my year book (1952) and could not find one Lisa! I don't really know any up there so, sorry, I can't help. That was very interesting tho. I have so many memories of that school. Course everything was so big and sophisticated for this little country girl. Bobby- how I remember those boys in the picture 3986. How we all loved basketball and we girls had such crushes!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-04-2005
Dick Graves - would you please send me your email address? Thanks!connie clairCalif.06-04-2005
DG, I am younger than many of you on here, but I do have many memories of Cunningham School (as a middle school - I "graduated 8th grade there in '71)and will be sad to see it close. I can't remember quite why...but I was allowed down in the bomb shelter at one time during my years there. 30+ years later I still remember it, so it must have made an impression!rmkManchester,me06-04-2005
This picture I scanned from a soft-cover book by Nathan W. White. “Fifty- One Years of Basketball Playing In Aroostook County Maine 1900 - 1951” 1949 PIHS VarsityBobby C.Largo,Florida06-04-2005
To DG: I was sadden by the news of the demise of the Cunningham School. A lot of precious memories being there. What will they do with the building - implode it?DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-04-2005
Viewers... One very important public announcement, if you will: I am personally conducting a walk-thru of Cunningham School on the 15th of June at 10 o'clock in the morning. The school closes for forever on the 14th and have been given permission to do so. I have invited several people whom I knew would be interested. However, there is an open invitation to any interested party and have advertised this event in the Star-Herald. The walk-thru will be videotaped. I'll then take the tape home, edit it to perhaps 15 minutes and then copies will be archived and given to the school dept, library and the PI Historical Society. Anyone who wants may make a copy for oneself. If you're intersted, just show up on that morning. Personal recollections will be encouraged during the tour......The walk-thru is the last scheduled event ever to be associated with the school.DGPI06-04-2005
Carolyn Craig C... Yesterday I was given a personal tour into the "crypts" of Cunningham School. I've appointed myself "last days" photographer for the school....it closes for good on the 14th of this month, only a few days away. Anyway, under the cement stairs (entrance from Third St.) is what is referred to as the "bomb shelter". Most of us have never been there. It's close to entering the ancient Egyptian tombs. There are several relics kept there and among them are old chairs which were used on the cement steps in the gym. One of those chairs has an inscription made with someone's finger in the dust which had accumulated many years ago; it goes undisturbed since 1947. The inscription says," Lisa was here 1947". Bet you know who that Lisa is. I took a photo of that inscription......DGPI06-04-2005
Thanks you to a relative who just clued me in to this site. My family lived in Castle Hill, Mapleton, Chapman, and Presque Isle from at least 1850 until - well, there are still some there, I'm sure. My hobby is genealogy and I am researching the surnames McGlinchey, Mooers, Fillmore, Porter, and Sutherland. I'd enjoy hearing from anyone who share this hobby or is related. Regards, SharynSharyn McGlinchey HayUpland, CA06-03-2005
DeWitt..Yes, Ike and Esther were Harry and John's [Mickey] parents. They lived in a basement apartment in a building behind the grocery store on the corner of Main and Chapman streets all the time Mickey and Harry were going through high school. It was about 10' wide by about 50' or 60' long. I knew them all as far back as I can remember.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-03-2005
Enjoying the various stories about Edith Fairweather. Frank "Skippy" Carroll of Carroll Auto dealer fame was bodily thrown out of Edith's 8th grade class. She was a strong woman! Danny, was Issac Wilder Mickey & Harry's father? I wondered how Harry got into the Jewelry business, and of course Mickey when on to be a physcian.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-03-2005
About Wilders jewelery. Did any of you know that Isaac Wilder started in a 4' by 4'[ approx ] cubicle in a one chair barber shop next to the Opera House repairing watches back in the 30s. Talk about a success story! I just thought I'd throw that in. :-)Danny CraigLittlefield Tx06-03-2005
Talking about Mrs. Fairweather sure brings back memories.....way back for me. Let's see, it would have been 1947 and I went to the 8th grade in the town school. I had been going to a one room school the first 7-8 years of my life. Anyway, I sat in the first row of Mrs. Fairweather's class and a Bobby MacDonald sat beside me. One day he made a smart remark and she grabbed him by the front of his shirt and the door to the room was open and out he went in the hall on his butt! I had never seen anything like that and it did wonders for me! I didn't say boo all year!carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV06-03-2005
Holy Moly!.. DeWitt you are articulate… but it’s all wasted on me. I’m a working class kind of guy.. Foster Wheeler, Bechtel, H burton and stuff like that. When I get up in the morning I scratch my butt, put on my game face and then I look around for a team to play on and then I say, “What’s the name of the game today guys?” Then I play that game to win. And if I lose …well I certainly don’t say, “I was just following orders.” They print the money so let ‘em waste it. It’s only fiat anyhow. Elitists have a need to feel useful.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
Ms. Fairweather...yes...she was a trip. I remember at Cunningham how she would use that long pole to open or close the windows from the top and when she'd reach up ... her dress would ride up and you could see her undies. We'd snicker behind her back and she'd give us the "evil-eye". What a hoot!Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL06-03-2005
This message is to Bobby C.: Your comment about my being "political" because of my remark about the U.N. I noted that you also wrote that you've been "all over the world", but I'll bet you've never spent any time at UNESCO in Paris. If you had, you would have seen the ultimate waste of tax dollars. Rich or poor, Repbulican or Democrat, I think that most everyone would be offended to see money being wasted. Obviously you have so much money that a few million dollars wasted here or a few million wasted there, doesn't bother you. Yes, I "politic" real hard after I saw what was going on in Paris, to get us (the U.S.) out of UNESCO, but either Clinton or Bush (a Democrat or a Republican) got us reinstated ... and the waste continues! My comment about the U.N. was in the context about time zones, but since you feel I was being "political", I'll ask you, "have you spent any time at the U.N. in NYC?" If you had you would have seen one of the largest Bureaucracies in the World, being supported by your tax dollars, but don't take my word for it ... check it out.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-03-2005
was in 42nd trans. vehicle maintenance special purpose. 70/72 charlie :pcharles wannerphila pa (fishtown)06-03-2005
The Bellstead was used to house telephone operators whose homes were too far from the office to walk to work. In 1944 my family moved from Saco back home to Mapleton, and I transfered from the Biddeford Telephone Office to the PI Office. I lived in the Bellstead for about a year. Don't remember the correct spelling, should have been BELLEstead, 'cause no men were allowed upstairs in the sleeping quarters.Marian06-03-2005
re: 3971 Pac Can't fault Blunt for being blunt. I've been all over the world since I had the unfortunate experience of leaving P.I. and I know for a fact that the physical and mental attributes of the woman of Aroostook are awesome. Almost crippling fur a man. So have your fun at our expense.. we are still gonna look.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
Bobby C..you are hilarious! My sister called me last night just to talk about you to say how funny you are on here! I had Mr. Blunt in 8th grade..was in his classroom when we heard the news of JFK. Whenever a girl would approach his desk to ask him something, he would not look directly in her face, but at her chest..then me and my sisters would reinact the scene! One of us would pretend to be him doing that - we were nuts!!!pac06-03-2005
There is a picture of Ms. Fairweather at the airport in P.I.. I flew in ..in March and was wandering around. Went into that air museum and there she was.. in photo with a bunch of people. Scared the sh—out of me. Wanted to fly back immediately,get into bed and put my head under the covers.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
Reading the name Fairweather yesterday sent a shiver up my spine. I'd heard about her a yr or two before I got to the eighth grade. so I walked in scared. I don't remember if it was assigned seating, but whatever, mine was perfect.... I was in the back seat of one of the rows. I hid behind the person who sat in front of me. I figured if she couldn't see me, she'd never call on me and I sure never made eye contact with her. Another teacher that I was scared of was Mabel Hopkinson....high school geometry...I really hated to go to the board in her class. The first and only D I ever got was in her class......I didn't dare ask her for help.BASAustin, TX06-03-2005
You guys are gonna have to forgive me for a few mistakes in posting. I'm a "lysdexic" typist.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
Edith Fairweather used to sell candy bars in Her home room. They were stashed in a flip top desk in the first row by the door. She was very predictable but really had a big heart. I know because she was the best teacher this fool ever had next to CK.fly on the wall06-03-2005
RE:Ms. Fairweather. conditioned me… made my training in the 82nd Airborne training a walk in the park. That’s why we A-Rootstock people were such valuable exports.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
The only thing I remember about Ms. Fairweather is that I was afraid to go in her class (I don't remember being there long), but this one time, she told us to PUT YOUR PENCILS DOWN. And I just had to write one or two more letters... well, she noticed and said it again, and I just about flew out of my chair. She was scary! Ed, that must have been very humilitating what she made you do, to say the least.pac06-03-2005
RE:Jean Griffiths Ives 3963 Yeah! telephone operators house … It was yellow….as young men (10 years old) we would have loved to have been invited in. Or was it nurses who lived there?Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
With family spread all over the states, let's not add another time zone to figure out--it's bad enough remembering what states and parts thereof observe daylight savings etc. Re the groceries on Chapman Street: I remember that there was also a grocery on the corner of Chapman and Main (across Chapman from the Catholic Church). I used to buy penny candy there and re-sell it at my kool-aid stand across the street on our front lawn. Our dog Corky was a regular visitor at the butcher's counter in the back. He was hit by a car returning from one of his "shopping trips". The store was torn down and made into a car dealership, then a bank. I don't know what it is now. Next to it on Main was a large house that we called the "Bell-stead". I thought that was where the telephone operators were--is that just something I dreamed up as a child?Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA06-03-2005
Jeeze, Mr. Fillmore. Nothing middle of the road about you! In this case you may be right. Geographically Maine fits into Atlantic Time. Politically it does not. Next thing you know the international border makers (U.N.) will say Maine is not part of the U.S. ‘cause they are in the wrong time zone. Ah..well “creeping globalization”.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
Did anyone happen to see the piece on F.W. Woolworth on the Biography channel last night? Very interesting. I didn't realize they still had stores in operation up until the early 90's.connie clairCalif.06-03-2005
To Tenlee #3955. You wanted to know why poeple voted as they did - Eastern Standard time or Atlantic time. I voted NO, because Atlantic time is Canadian and Eastern Standard is American! Thus, my reason, for what it's worth. I don't have a problem with Canada, but like the United Nations, they're UNAMERICAN.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-03-2005
RE: Tenlee 3955 I have no right to vote in that kind of survey ‘cause I left Aroostook when I was young. Now I got what they call the “ Golden Handcuffs” on. Can’t leave my present area unless I just walk off into the sunset and leave everybody hangin’. However, I will tell you that when I was visiting P.I. I got a chance to do a flyover and see the “clear cutting” thing and I thought that it was too bad that the State couldn’t have waited a couple more generations to make a decision on allowing this kind of thing too happen. I feel that the people who inhabit one of the last beautiful places on earth have more to think about than what time zone they are in. On the other hand I’ve made many bad economic decisions myself and let things go that I should have kept. It wuz fur survival.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-03-2005
DG..That's Harry's Market on Chapman Street. I remember 3 market's on that street. There was Beauleur's on the corner (where the street curves), Frazier's further down and then my uncle's. The store had been in the Michaud family for many years. When I was real little we lived in the apartment over the store for awhile.FANCYNH06-03-2005
Bobby C....thanks for wearin' down Ms Fairweather a little before I got there, she was a tough one...once she made me sit through a complete class with the trash can on my head cause I wouldn't shut-up..I tell ya what I sure didn't go home and whine either...Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me06-03-2005
FANCY... My memory is failing...can't remember who you are. I sure do like the photo of your uncle's store. Who is (was) your uncle and where is (was) his store?DGPI06-03-2005
I would love to hear (re: the newest survey), people's reasons for voting yes or no. Anyone care to share?tenlee06-03-2005
Cobby For shame, naming all those spuds and not one mention of good old Aroostook County favorites. Russett Burbank, Katahdin, Kennebeck, Shepody, Green Mountain, Cobbler and last but not my favorite Pontiac. And probably a few that I have forgotten or ignored.ArchTejas06-02-2005
Thx ARCH I was just repeating what I knew, which at times is not much. Not to change the subject but here's a picture of my uncle's store. Sad, indeed, is the quality.FANCY06-02-2005
Thanks Cobby for your comment to Jordon. I would like to add one of my own. If he is so interested in travel, I know someone who will offer him a plane ride to Iraq and it will be( free of charge.) It took guts for him to post his message on (this web site ), they could sure use him over there. Not sure what he would be doing but one thing is for sure, he wouldn't be in the advertising (FIELD!)R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.06-02-2005
Potatoes: Kinds of….weight of… All Blue, All Red, Atlantic, Austrian Crescent, Banana, Belle De Fontenay, Bintje,Blossom, Caribe, Carola, Cherry Red, Chipeta, Desiree, Durango, French Fingerling, Garnet Chile, German Butterball, Huckleberry, Kerr's Pink, Kipfel, La Ratte, Maris Piper, NDC4069-4, Nicola, Ozette, Peanut, Purple Peruvian, Purple Viking, Red Cloud, Red Gold, Red Thumb, Rose Finn Apple, Rose Gold, Rote Erstling, Russet Norkotah, Russet Nugget, Sangre, Snowden, Yellow Finn, Yukon Gold, Potatoes are grown in a wide variety of soils. Sandy to sandy loam is considered optimal. A soil PH between 5.0 and 7.0 is good. Be sure to rotate your potato patch every year. This will help prevent diseases and insects in following years. Compost teas are a good way to enliven the soil during the growing season. Make sure the tea is made from well-aged compost, not the fresh stuff. The weight of potatoes per barrel varies depending on size and density. Advice for the town folk: Don’t try to lift a barrel of potatoes of any kind unless your last name is CampbellCobbyTwo egg , Florida06-02-2005
Thanks NC, the telegraph office thing gave me a clue as to time and place. but the thing about the trees being replaced by corporations who sent the money spent... out of town… broke me freaken’ heart.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-02-2005
#3926 In the background the telegraph building is visible and the trees are where Zayres and F. W. Woolworths were built. For the ones that don't remember.N CS S06-02-2005
Fancy Unless those were special barrels the correct weight would have been 165lbs if I remember correctly. Peace ArchArch06-02-2005
10 years at Cunningham ain't bad as long as you are progressing. I spent almost three years in the 8th grade there. Ms. Fairweather liked me.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-02-2005
Jordan, do that again and I'll find you , buy a ticket off one of those sites you posted and send the P.I. black helicopters to pay you a visit. I will use the ticket I bought to follow up on their work.CobbyTwo egg , Florida06-02-2005
BC.....that's the Main St that I was a part of too, at least I remember it looking like that in '67 when I went South. We even had one of those cars!! Maybe ours is there....seems like we were always "in town". EB....I guess I never knew that Cunningham was an elementary school. I went to the HS as a Freshman....at least I'm pretty sure I did. PAC will correct me if I"m wrong. Gosh 10 yrs at Cunningham....are you kidding?BAS06-02-2005
This is the Main Street I was a part of. Dg was the first customer at Grant's I think. Took 'em a long time to put something in that hole in the ground.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-02-2005
Bobby C. Thank you for answering my question re: the time zone. I learned something new today..Connie ClairCalif.06-02-2005
RE: Barrel rolling contest. All I know is the barrels had 200 lbs of potatoes in them. I have no idea what the object of the game was. It could have been a race between more than one contestant at a time or a timed event. But it sure drew a crowd!FANCYNH06-02-2005
Photo - Park Landing - DG, I'm pretty sure that the location is Echo Lake.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-02-2005
BAS....I was stuck @ Cunningham School for 10 yrs....I didn't meet up with you till PIHS. When I started @ Cunnningham it was an Elementary School and then just as I was going to new scenery it changed to a Middle School and after that the high school became so crowed the freshmen stayed in the middle schools...I can't remember what our total class enrollment was, but I think close to 400. I wonder what the average is today....obviously smaller.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me06-02-2005
Good morning everyone. I've loved the history lesson (pictures and words)and I've learned alot. I never knew that barrels went rolling down Main! I'll bet they had a blast. It must have been serious competition to even have an embroidered jacket! Thanks to Bobby, Fancy & DG for their input. I like to know the history behind a picture, if it's known. Regarding the picture that said PIHS. I studied it and I thought "that looks like the Training School". The entryways gave it away. My Fourth Grade class (Deloris Hutchins, teacher)had their picture taken on the steps of that school, the yr would have been around '58. EB....were you in my class back then? I've got to dig for some pictures.BASAustin ...80*06-02-2005
Re: Time zone. Maine is presently on Eastern Standard Time . New Brunswick is on Atlantic time. I think Legislators love discussing this kind of crap. No matter what time Zone they put themselves in, for the people they represent it will be nightime all the time.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-02-2005
Regarding the new poll question, what exactly does that mean? I thought Maine was on Atlantic time?Connie ClairCalif.06-02-2005
Back on site again after awhile. Heading for The County on the 21st of June for Mapleton Daze and Alumni Banquet and vacation. Haven't been up since 2000. I really miss it, although, I don't miss the weather. I hope it stops raining for awhile, so that the brooks, streams etc will drop since I want to fish for a few "brookies" when I come up. Looking forward to see all my friends and all my friends I haven't met yet.Therone (Tony) TompkinsGreen Cove Springs, Florida06-02-2005
Bobby C. You are hillarious! I don't think anyone in the whole United States has ever heard of the expression "Holy Cripes" unless you are from Aroostook County! I got a belly laugh from that one...Connie ClairCalif.06-02-2005
What a surprize to see the Coles truck.I just called my dad who worked for Coles for 32 yrars out of P.I..They used his truck for the picture because he keep it so clean.He drove that truck from P.I. to Bangor.He was telling me they had a 13 speed gear box to get over the hills going to Bangor.Trucks have sure changed over the years. Thanks for putting in the picture.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.06-02-2005
Thank you for all the info. A photo of Jim Day included. You are more observant than I and brought some things to my attention that were in the pics.FANCYNH06-02-2005
Great pictures everyone...they bring back lots of memories.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee06-02-2005
Regarding the barrel rolling contest: That occurred in 1940 about the time Booby, er Bobby C. was emerging into this here world. About the only very specific thing I know about it is a Jim Day of this town won the contest. He was the father of Jim, Jr. of P.I. (still here) and other sons. Regarding Cole's Express, Cole began to snowplow (first time the road remained open in the winter) the road from Houlton to P.I. in the mid 1930's. The Maine State gov't took over that job in 1945.DGPI06-02-2005
Ladies and gentlemen.. You bring to the table (that's a figure of speech) very interesting photos. Let's discuss each and see what we have. "Park's Landing" is a mystery. To my knowledge there's never been a such a place in P.I. unless it was somewhere down on the river bank, but no one knows. We have 2 Aroostook Valley RR shots to consider. On July 10th, 1910, the AVR RR had its inaugural run from P.I. to Washburn. There, the people had parades, banners across Main St and speeches by prominent RR men including the owner, Arthur R. Gould. But, this isn't Washburn but Presque Isle. I suspect that after the inaugural run to Washburn, later there were ceremonies in P.I. to celebrate the opening of the RR. In the background one can see a platform car and on it is a band. This, no doubt, is to slute A.R.Gould who built and owned the RR. In fact his home on Dyer St. is in the background, but not quit visible. The photo of the parked AVR car sitting directly in front of the AVR passenger station is also a nice one. The station still exists and is presently the Red Cross office down on Riverside Drive. That was the ned of the line for the electric train line. It boarded its passengers and turned back towards Washburn and later Perham and Caribou. It made several runs a day. In the late 1940's the line discontinued its passenger business and was sold to the Canadian Railroad line. The last AVR run was April 26, about 8 years ago.DGPI06-02-2005
If he can't he will find someone who can. I know that seems a stretch but don't discount it.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Bobby, here's another. Thing DG can identify any of them?FANCYNH06-01-2005
Re: rolling contest: Holy Cripes! That's the best old one yet! Nah fancy that wasn't me on the pony That's Nathan. He borrowed DG's Horse.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Pic taken 1940 Barrel rolling contest down the middle of Main Street.FANCYNH06-01-2005
Thx Bobby. Is that you on the horse? Just kidding! But I have not seen that one before.FANCYNH06-01-2005
Arch ... Coles made a lot of noise goin by the house on Main St, but I liked 'em a lot better than the pea-vine trucks. The picture is for Fancy.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Nostalgia Pax ArchArch06-01-2005
See what I mean about DG ? Let me give you an example. I go to the Vatican. I go to the archives. I pull out a manuscript on the Templars dated 1167. I bring it to the Pope. He says, "Jeeze that's great! Can We have a copy?" DG sent me that photo "class '60 three years ago.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Dg ...(re May).I can't get away. I've been screwin' around on this site so much that I've let bizniz go to the dogs. If I were an employee I'd be fired by now. Not that I was that good at bizniz in the first place . Where in heck was "Parks Landing"?Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
I misnamed 3 of the '60 classmates.Scratch Jerry Hjulstrom and Nancy Greene. Put in Gary Knight, Debbie Phillips and Susan Brown. I was thinking of a similar photo I have. Phil Jordan isn't there either. Merci me, I screwed that up. That's a great photo and desire to have a copy of that, too... a big one, a really big one. Oh, okay, an 8x10 will do.DGPI06-01-2005
Viewers....photo 3911 is the old Training School on Academy St. It was built in 1893 and burned in the spring of 1927. My father was in the 5th grade the day of the fire. It was rebuilt of brick in time to open for school in the fall. It stands today. It closed as a school in the late 1970's. Now...where in H E Double Hockey sticks did Bobby C. get that photo of Phil Jordan, Donnie Ballard, Henry Litz (Robert Downey), Susan Litz, Anne Barker, Jerry Hjulstrom, Nancy Greene? Did I send it to you? Yes, all classmates of '60. Can't believe you have that photo. It's in my album. But yours? The other photo is from the Korean War and was the guard house at the end of west State St. That guard house exists today. I discovered it on one of my runs last year. It's in disrepair and lies in state on the Higgins Road off the Reach Road. Our Air Museum considered this year to remove and restore the small building, but later decided against it. Bobby C. I want a hard copy of that picture...an 8x10 and good quality. I'll buy your lunch when you're in town. Of course, May has passed..DGPI06-01-2005
DeWitt. The Picture is not of Mapleton HS. I was there the nite it burned to the ground and was quite familar with it. I was A Junior.DD06-01-2005
Here's one for the Airforce guys. I used to serve Mass at the base and spent a lot of time when I was a kid watching the F-86's and 89's fly low over our house. Oh! yeah and the B-36's from Limestone. Made "Close Encounters" look like crap.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Whomever went to that PIHS probably occasionally rode on this. Aroostook Valley RR Trolley, PIFANCYNH06-01-2005
Webmaster J..It is a small price to pay. There is so much information packed in here, it's unreal. Many other sites offer less for a lot more money. You have been busy busy busy and I and I'm sure many more appreciate it. Thank you so much.FANCYNH06-01-2005
DeWitt, I dunno. I saw the picture on the net.. said P.I. in caption. I doubted, ripped it off and posted.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
To Bobby C. Picture #3911. Where is this high school ... Easton or Mapleton?DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC06-01-2005
PIHS '60 ? And no , the guy in the back is not Robert Downey Jr. I'm probably goona get the plank for posting peoples photos.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Anybody go to High School here?Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Very interesting..I have never heard any of this before. This guestbook has been very interesting lately. :-) I think we're all hooked on it. It's a must-see every day. I love the old photos!pac06-01-2005
Regarding the Hotel....Eddie's right; the old Hotel was torn down beginning in 1931 and the new brick Hotel finished in 1932. Vincent Barresi was the new Hotel's first tenant. The chairs he purchased for the grand opening are still being used by Dwight's Barber Shop despite their 73 years of use. Sadly, his son, Joe, passed away several years ago of an infection he aquired in the hospital, I believe in Florida....DGPI06-01-2005
Eleanor Roosevelt parked in front of the Hotel in July of 1933. her husband had just become president and was vacationing on the family compound at Campobello Island. Eleanor was traveling with her girl friend, er, friend, and had just come from the Gaspe on their way back to Campobello. They returned to the U.S via Van Buren and onto Caribou where they stopped and had lunch. They were escorted to P.I. by a motortcycle cop who was commanded to stay behind rather than in front. The pair stopped in front of the Hotel only a short time then motored on to Houlton and Island Falls. Bad weather force their stay in Island Falls. The next day brought them to Campobello.DGPI06-01-2005
Speaking or FDR and that era, is it true that General Eisenhower and Patton (amother other WWII notables) used to come through PI on their way to Europe? I remember hearing about this when I was a kid. Thanks for any insight!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-01-2005
Vincent was our next door neighbor on Main Street. A wonderful couple. He.. Italian ,She .. French Canadian. He played the Mandolin and sang like Pavarotti. He grew the best tomatoes and peppers and when they argued the whole of North Main Street would shake as if there were an earthquake and the water on the P.I. Stream would get whitecaps. Hope Jimmy or Joe don’t read this.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Pac.. Roosevelt visit .. if you look close you can see Vincent's sign. Again, Dg sent me this E-mail a long time ago and may have a better quality picture.Bobby C.Largo,Florida06-01-2005
Pam pretty sure it was 1932, but there was a hotel on the same site which was torn down...Vincent Baressi had a barber shop there....as kids we would go into the lobby and ride up and down on the elevator until we got booted out.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me06-01-2005
Who knows what year the Northeastland Hotel was built and in business?pac06-01-2005
Folks, just FYI that we've added a couple new features to the GuestBook. The first is a search facility allowing you to search by keyword through the close to 4,000 entries dating back to 2003. For example, if you wanted to find all posts about the feeder farm, just enter those words (or a partial match of them) into the search box and hit the Search button. The second new feature is the GuestBook email list. With this we send all new guestbook posts to the email of your choice. As these features have proven time-consuming to implement and maintain, we are considering them "Premium Features" and are charging an extra $5/year. Hope you enjoy :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-01-2005
Fran, thanks for the picture of Main St (#3898)....That's the Main St that's the most familiar to me. I left PI for So. Maine and college Fall of '67. Waldo, I had some fiddleheads from Oregon one nite last week. They came from Whole Foods in Dallas. They gave me four pints.....saying "they don't sell here". I'm thinking it's because they don't know what they are! Did you ever have any in Oregon? I'll just say that they were "okay"....but, I let them sit in the fridge for a few days. They would have been better had I cooked them right away.BASAustin 75*06-01-2005
It's interesting to see how crowded Main St. was back in the old days. You never see it that way now. Would love to go back in time and see it that way. Those were the good ole days...Connie ClairCalif.06-01-2005
RAN ACROSS THIS MESSAGE FROM JACKPASQUAL3 DATED AUG2002: "Since I have lived in Texas for more than a half-century, I have kinda lost touch with PI. My dad (John Pasqual) owned and operated John's Boston Shoe Store on Main Street. Also, Specialty Shoppe next door. During the War the stores were open most of the time (except Sunday's). We lived on Mechanic Street then, moved to Cedar Street in about 1945. As I recall, (going S to N) Main Street (W side) consisted of: Postal Telegraph, bakery, barber shop, Phil Cohen's dry goods store; John's Boston Shoe Store, Specialty Shoppe; Thompson's Drug; Stephens Men's; J.J. Newberry; an alley; [here's were I fade]...another drug store; Woolworth's H.B. Green & Son; State Street; Hardware Store; Mackin's;" HOPE THIS HELPS. :-)FANCYNH06-01-2005
Here is a more recent picture of the same area. W.T. Grant's, the NE Hotel/coffee shop are visible and still looks like Newbury's across the street beyond the Rexall drug store.FRANNH06-01-2005
That looks like JJ Newbury's Co in this picture from your album.FANCYNH06-01-2005
CJ, Charlie DeLong lives near my sister in Coconut Creek off Powerline Rd. He called us when Dick died and was going to try to make it over but we didn't get to see him. Had a nice long talk which was very nice. Tried to IM you last night but having crash problems once again. Hope it resolves it's self soon. Getting sick of it. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa06-01-2005
You are right about Clint Waugh being the manager of Zayre's.....connie clairCalif.06-01-2005
I was up to visit last week. Glad to see not much has changed....I miss PI.AL WoodMarlboro MA06-01-2005
Re. the great Main St. controversy - I'm reasonably sure there was a store or two between Newberrys and Woolworths, just can't remember what... Newberry's is the place that served the $.25 hot fudge sundae - had a few of those. Re. Zayre, my faulty memory says that Clint Waugh who lived across the street (Dudley, cr. of Church St.) was manager there. Got no photos to prove anything - sorry Waldo... Cheers, TBGTB GrantSOCAL06-01-2005
CJ Last I heard Charlie was in Florida but dont know where.DD05-31-2005
JMT...so glad you're back and survived graduation, company, park hopping, etc. How's your mother? Glad I was right about Ginn Road (name, etc) and hope your mom got a kick out of that discussion! Vaughn Clark...nice to see your name; hope all's well in CT since we left!!?! DG...great job thus far on the Cullen "project". DD....I didn't realize you were Charlie's cousin; where is he now and what's he doing??C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee05-31-2005
USAF 1953 ;-) NICE TOWNMARVIN MILLSCOVINGTON,GA.05-31-2005
Dick Graves, are you the one with the funeral home?Danny CraigLittlefield Tx05-31-2005
Hi all. Had to send a big KUDOS out to DG for his series on the Cullen lynching. My "mum" from Mapleton has cut them out and sent them to me, knowing my love of local history. :D Also, HI to Carolyn C., aka CCCC. Do you still have the same email addy? Mom said she'd tried emailing you a few times lately but they got bounced back due to addy problems. Have to scoot for now and get some more of the end of month stuff done here at the office. An optometrist office worker's work is never done. RIGHT, DG? LOL ;-) See y'all later.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine05-31-2005
I see a couple of new photos in the photo album today - the one of Quoggy Joe Hill is beautiful.pac05-31-2005
Ahhh, Danny Craig.....a brother to Mary and Jeanne. The word which got my attention was "Masardis". My grandmother married Prince Thomas back in 1953 or so and went to live there on Biscuit St. I spent lots of time in Masardis and stiil very much attracted to that small, little berg. Mary and I have talked much in the last several years. She's given some information on Irene Rose Hayden, wife of Granville. Didn't know you existed. .........Dick GravesDGPI05-31-2005
As a former member of the USAF being stationed at Loring AFB, I am glad having still a connection to Presque Isle via your webcam.Rudolf HeissererKoenigsbrunn - Germany05-31-2005
Hi CYJ-I'm back! Took off some time to recoop after Amy's graduation and party. Jerry's son, Jeff, and family were here from Millinocket. Had a great time with them and even went to Disney. His kids are 3 and 4 years old so that was a blast. I thought about you when we were on that side of town. I'm enjoying all the talk about Ginn's Pavilion and the Ginn Road. The Ginn Road was named for Grampie Ginn (Frank)(or maybe his father) but we took a picture of it a couple years ago when we were home. I've heard many stories about mum, Aunt Flo and Uncle Obb walking to school at the Sawyer School and of having to work at the dances. Grampie also owned another dance hall called Maple Grove in Fort Fairfield. BAS-if you rode the same bus as the Bell girls, it turned every day in Gramp's driveway. Whenever I spent the night with them during the week, I rode it too. Also like the conversations about Zayre, Woolworth and Newberry's. I forgot that Zayre used to be on Main Street before moving to the 'new' shopping center on North Street. And, yes, that Woolworth was next door. Thinking back, Woolworth and Newberry must have been comparable, but I liked Newberry's much more.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach05-31-2005
FW Woolworth...This web site go to old photos page 2 top left hand photo and expand to maximum...bam! I lived on Lake street when I started school at Gouldville in 1936 then moved to Academy street in 1940 and went to Training school. From 1944 on spent summers on our farm in Masardis and winters at our house on Dudley street. My dad bought a Nash Embassador from Charley DeLong in 1947. It had fold-down front seat backs to make a bed. I used to travel back and forth from Masardis to PI with Burns Weeks when school was in session. We took turns with our cars. Carolyn, not Caroline. Sorry 'bout that. Take a look at that photo.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx05-31-2005
This might help with the placement of Woolworth's back late 40's or early 50's. I have a postcard of PI Main st. and on the corner of State and Main is Green & Sons and then Woolworth's is next to it. I know Newberry's was further up the street....carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV05-31-2005
Danny Craig, I remember the laundry and coal sheds but don't remember the watering trough. I lived at 15 Parsons street for years, my grandfather owned the house and when he passed away my parents and I stayed until I was about 10 or 11. A friend of mine was up there and took a picture of the house and e-mailed it to me it has hardly changed. Did you live around there?cherylpanama city, fl05-31-2005
JC said that Linda Farrell Quigley worked at Woolworths and I do remember that now. I wish I could remember exactly where Woolworths was. I guess it was probably beside Zayre like the picture that was posted, but I sure do not remember it being there. I remember that Rowena Duprey worked at Grants and Janet Carroll and Grace Rattray worked at Zayre for many years.pac05-31-2005
More on CC Delong. CC was my dads uncle andwe used to spend quite a bit of time with him and his family. We used to go to the garage on saturday mornings and I would sit in the little Metropolitan and wish that I could have one someday. If we didnt find CC at the garage we would sometimes go to the house. Often he would be having his breakfast and although I never saw him eating steak and Beans I have seen him eat a half an apple pie and a quart of milkfor his breakfast. And yes Charlie delong from the 60's and I are cousins.Dick Delongscarborough me05-30-2005
:-) Always interesting to check here to see what is happening in Presque Isle. Vaughnvaughn clarkbristol, ct.05-30-2005
Arch, DeWitt, Danny, -Sure wish we had a picture of Newberry's and Woolworth's in the late 40s or early 50s to check on what I THINK I remember. I know the two stores were very close to each other, but there could possibly have been another shop between them. It would have had to be something that didn't offer toys or food for me to have forgotten it. You know, something really boring like a clothing store, a beauty shop, or a shoe store... -Gotta' consider the perspective of the observer at that particular age and gender. ;-)Waldo LVassalboro05-30-2005
Am from Machiasport so it is good to see Maine with its 4 seasons :-)Carlton WoodTampa FL05-30-2005
Concerning the poll...I'll tell you what's worse [ in my opinion ] about Presque Isle since I was a teen. Number 1. All the business's were on Main Street. Number 2. Saturday night everyone from 20 or 30 miles around was in town. Number 3. You could go to the movies for 11 cents and cigarettes were 10 cents a pack [ pre 1940 ]. Number 4. Everyone I knew has got so damned old I can't " hardly " recongnise anyone anymore.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx05-29-2005
I forgot to say hi to Carolyn. I changed computers and servers and lost your email address. Now I have it back.Ellen Hay BellBradenton, FL05-29-2005
I loved hearing that Betty Theriault and I used to ice skate every day after school at the rink by the bridge. We did and we nearly froze our feet lots of times. Also, I lived in the old B.&A. house by the railroad station. It was originally a hotel called the Phair House. When my family lived there it was already over 100 years old, and that was in the 40's and early 50's. It was also haunted as many of my friends who stayed there with me will attest. Dad was the station agent and assigned the tracks in the train yard for"The World of Mirth", the huge train load of rides and acts that came for the fair each year. The fat lady had her own railroad car and it was very well appointed as I recall. There was money in obesity then. Mom always rented out a room to the two men who ran the beano game. I heard that they played cards with the locals nights after the fair closed in a room at the Northeastland. Mom and I always won at beano, by the way. How sad that the railroad tore down the old house and the station.Ellen Hay BellBradenton, FL05-29-2005
I'm going to be persistant and go with Arch on the location of JJ Newberrys. If you look at the south Main street Cam the yellow building in the center of the picture is about where the Newberry store was. A girl I was going with at the time worked behind the candy counter and I had occasion to go there quite often. Does anyone remember the monsterous watering trough at the confluance of Dyer and Parsons streets and the laundry just beyond and the coal sheds going up to Gouldville school? Hi, cousin CarolineDanny CraigLittlefield Tx05-29-2005
:D Great job on the website. It is really nice and the pictures are beautiful!Alisa RosiAshland05-29-2005
See how you are DG? A freaken' walking mainframe. I knew hardly anyone in that picture, but knew if I posted it you'd cover me. You probably remember everything that happened in the 60's as well.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-28-2005
That photo of C.C Delong deserves a little captioning. Back row from left to right: second one in is Bobby C.'s father, Bob, Sr..To Bob's left is C.C. flanked by his wife, Edna. Mary Delong Smith, then married to C.C.'s son Charles, Jr, mother to the infamous Charlie, class of 1960,'61 and '62, is seated to the far right. The daughters of C.C., Barb and Sadie, are seated at the table also. This photo is 1947 or 1948....Charles, Jr. is absent.DGPI05-28-2005
Thanks, Bobby. I have a few memories from back then myself. You certainly grew up in the county. I am not aware of any other place where they have beans for breakfast and break the ice,for water. Did C.C. serve flapjacks with the steak and beans? Thought those were a must for breakfast at the lumber camps ! Hope your enjoying your week-end. Get the impression, you enjoy every week-end, not just holiday week-ends and it doesn't matter where your at. Of course I could be wrong, it's your sence of humor that left me with that impression.R. L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-28-2005
RL.. yes took us kids out to his lumber camp and gave us steak and beans for breakfast. Grrrreat! Had to break ice to get water.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-28-2005
Cobby, is this the same C.C. Delong who owned the car dealership, among other things?R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-28-2005
Posting a photo of a C. C. Delong event at the Northeastland Hotel. Year? I dunno… along time ago. Saw pacs post about getting stitched up. This was away of life for us back then.. I’ve fallen out of haymows clear to the barn floor, stepped on nails, fallen out of apple trees, cut myself with pocket knives ect. ect. The kids around my house today…nothing ever happens to them. They might sprain an ankle walking from the computer to the refrigerator… I said to ‘em one day “ For %&# sake, why don’t you guys get up off you dead butts and on your dying feet and go out there and get hurt? Venture out and wake your bodies up." They went and told their Mother I was mean.And I swore.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-28-2005
Gerald...thanks so much for your kind offer; a separate email follows with the information. This old schoolhouse was on property just below Ned Townsend's farm (at the time before it fell down), on the same side of the road, right?! Give my regards to Aunt Barb and Vaughn!C J McHugh LougeeKissimmee05-28-2005
DeWitt, Marilyn and husband moved to Ashland, ME in 1988 and then 10 years later went back to Hawaii where they live today. Hi cousin Danny Craig....carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV05-27-2005
Gerald C.... Many thanks for offering the photo of the Sawyer School to me....I'll take it gladly. May I give you something in return?DGPI05-27-2005
To Carolyn. Can I assume your sister that dated Russ Hawkins was none other than Marilyn Craig, the prettiest girl in the Class of '48? I've spent a lot of time in WV at Snowshoe. As a matter of fact I wrote a book about Snowshoe, A Journey thru The early years, that I've sold several copies. The last time I saw Marilyn was at a PIHS reunion. I know her husband was in the USMC, and the last time I heard anything about her was that she lived in Hawaii.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-27-2005
For any of you who are interested in one room school houses,( and not just a particular one,) there is still one old yellow school house located at the Northern end of Mars Hill Mountain. Or at least it was still there a couple of years ago when we were in the county visiting. It's still appears to be in decent shape from the outside. Not sure who owns it but a phone call to one of the local Mahan boys or the Taylors in Westfield just might get you an answer. It's refreshing to hear so many people who are interested in preserving our heritage. Far to much has been lost forever. Hope everyone has a fantastic memorial day week-end.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-27-2005
I see some of you have been taking smart pills. You got it right. It was the Sawyer school on the Ginn Road which was about 2-3 miles beyond Parkhurst Siding. Went there for my lst 7 grades. It was the only country school that had 1/2 of the area as a gym. My job was to go early in the morning and build the wood fire to warm it up. Got 50 cents a week. DG - Found the negative and a hard copy. Will bring it to your office. C-J - Have a hard copy for you. E-mail your address to me.G ClarkP.I.05-27-2005
Danny Craig. You're getting senile in your old age; when you're describing where Newberry's was. Where and what you're describing was Thompson's Drug Store used to be, and if you went up the entrance, on the right, next door, you'd be going going up stairs to see Dr. Storer Boone. On the other side of Thompson's Drug Store, going South, you'd be at Boston Shoe Store run by Jack Pascqual's father, John Pasqual. You are right about one thing. Woolworth had a fabulous sit down bar and their sodas and food stuffs were par excellent. I still contend that Newberry's was beside Woolwoth in the 1940s. There was a store between the Boston Shoe and Thompson's that I forgot the name of. It's probably going to take Dick Graves to declare whose right, and whose wrong. Carolyn ... After Russ Hawkins left town, I don't think anyone ever heard from again. I heard he was in Mass. All I know is that he never came to any of our class reunions. And Danny, you can take a lesson from Carolyn ... She spelled my name with a capital W.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-27-2005
Dewitt, old buddy, I don't remember Newberrys and Woolworth being side by side. I remember Newberrys being several stores south closer to Fred P. Stevens or Thompsons drug store. Woolworths had the lunch counter. I seem to remember there was an alley running alongside Newberrys that is not there now.Danny CraigLittlefield Tx05-27-2005
I wonder if PI still has the Memorial Day parade - I think so. I remember limping down to the parade one year (about age 12)and my grandmother asking me why, and I told her it was nothing because I didn't want her to find out. I had fallen riding my bike and cut my knee open; it was a very deep cut that required stitches but I was afraid to go to the doctor, so I kept it hidden for a few days. Finally, she got suspicious and when we got to Castle Hill after the parade she demanded that I show her my leg. She gasped, probably almost fainted when she saw it. She said we had to get right to the hospital; it required 12 stitches. I think it was Dr. Reynolds who took care of it.pac05-27-2005
Meant to say hi to Betty Theriault...carolyn craig caldarelliparkerburg, WV05-27-2005
DeWitt, do you know where Russ Hawkins is now? He and my sister went together many years ago and we have wondered what happened to him.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV05-27-2005
Love this web site! We were so fortunate to grow up where we did,and sometimes I wish I had never left. I still keep in touch with many friends from the PIHS Class of '52. Ellen Hay and I skated on the river every day after school, until the working years came along. I remember the feeder farm very well--many family gatherings there. I pick up old postcards at flea markets--amazing that many folks from the Couty relocated here. I've had fiddleheads from ME recently; there's a small mkt. in town that has them. :-)Betty Theriault BennIpswich,MA05-27-2005
I remember being Zayre across from the McDonald's...in that big lot to the right of Main St.? Across from where John's (mmm clams and coffee shakes!) used to be. And Mammoth Mart was farther out on the same road? :confused:Lorrie05-27-2005
Yes, Arch, #3848. Newberry's and Woolworth used to be right beside of each other in 1940s. Harry Greene's department store was on the corner, down from the Woolworth and Hugo Olore, the Lawyer father had a sho repair shop directly under Greene's. Russ Hawkins who was in my class in HS father was the manager of Woolworth's.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-26-2005
That could be but MAMMOUTH MART took over ZAYRES I think they were on north st first.N CLARKS S05-26-2005
total opposite I believe N Clark...Mammoth Mart was there first :-)Guest05-26-2005
Hi All I must be having a senior moment, I dont recall Woolworths and Newberrys being side by side. I remember Newberrys being one block south. Almost across from The Braden. :confused: Paz Arch BAS Zayre sold out to Ames and Ames closed them all in 89 or 90ArchTexas05-26-2005
I remember Zayre being located on North Street in the 1970s before it closed. Where Smythe's IGA is today.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-26-2005
I will try to straighten you out on ZAYRES. If I am wrong Dick will save the day. ZAYRES moved out on the Caribou rd. They were taken over by MAMMOUTH MART and they in turn were taken over by AMES. AMES down sized left town and finely went out of buisness all togather.N CLARKS SPRINGS05-26-2005
Maybe someone has already covered this, but at one time, JJ Newberry and Woolworths were side by side, sort of across from the Northeastland Hotel. WT Grant was a late-comer to the scene, and it was across the street from the aforementioned stores, as someone has already mentioned. When Zayre's arrived, they were going to be the discount store to end all. --Don't know if they lived up to their reputation or not. Zayre's eventually moved toward the north end of town. Where they all moved from there, I don't know, 'cuz that's about the time I left the area, too.Waldo LVassalboro05-26-2005
Yes to both questions. So, it was Newberrys, right?pac05-26-2005
PAC - Wasn't JJ Newberry's next to Bunnyland? Did JJ's have a lunch counter? I am sure that Linda worked at Woolworth's lunch counter. I can just see her standing behind the counter taking my order.JCPI05-26-2005
JC... Maybe it was Newberry's where our cousin Linda worked? BAS...Newberry's was across from Grants.pac05-26-2005
I DO remember Zayre and Woolworth being beside each other. But, then again, maybe they were down the street across from Grant's at one time, also.....or was that JJ Newberry? We're going back aways here. Is Zayre still a big chain in the Northeast? There are none in TX that I know of. Wal-Mart has the Discount Market here with several "super stores" throughout Austin.BAS05-26-2005
This was the era of the Zayre /Woolworth wars. Woolworth reopened next to Zayres to try and whack ‘em…. Lasted about two seconds. That’s why no one remembers. That’s my story. Probably not true, but I like it.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-26-2005
Zayre's was not next door to Woolworths. I bet someone is playing with pictures.cherylpanama city, fl05-26-2005
DG said that was an "Octical illusion" so I fixed it.CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-26-2005
Hey, I think someone fixed the Zayre and Woolworth picture. The roof line of the Zayre's doesn't line up with the others. I worked at Woolworth's for nearly year and then went to work at Zayre's. Zayre's was aways down the street from Woolworth's.cherylfl05-26-2005
C.C. Delong and the Nash MetropolitanBobby C.Largo,Florida05-26-2005
When did Woolworth's move from farther down Main Steet to next to Zayre's?? The post card at message 3730 shows it where I remember it.FANCYNH05-25-2005
DG She has more pictures than she can ever look at now, but thanks anyway.dd05-25-2005
DD... Does Miss Claudette wish to have a hard copy of the river skaters, too?DGPI05-25-2005
DG Claudette thinks she sees herself and Marilyn Stonehouse Wheeler on the river at the skating rink. She always wore ear muffs and she and marilyn were there all open hours. Great MemoriesDick DeLongscarborough, me05-25-2005
Mae- sorry I haven't checked the guest book for awhile. Yes I live in Huntington, home of Marshall University. It's a great football town. We claim Troy Brown, Chad Pennington, Byron Leftwich, Randy Moss and lots more! Where in Ohio are you?Nancy Mc.05-25-2005
Dick, thanks a bunch for that great shot of Zayre's & Woolworth's. Gosh it seems so long ago, and those cars look ancient!Was W.T. Grant still in business then? Do you have a shot of that as well? Here's a new subject. Who remembers going to the outdoor pool for swimming lessons?connie clairCalif.05-25-2005
Well,if the photo is dated 1955, I would only have been 5 - are you sure it is from 1955? I look older than 5 there, and I would not have been skating there at age 5. I look more like 10 there. Maybe it's from 1960 or around there? :-)pac05-25-2005
pac... I'll do you up an 8x10 this weekend. Are you sure that's you or must you do a closer inspection?DGPI05-25-2005
I love these old photos! DG.. Yes, I would like a hard copy of the skating photo; in fact, I was going to ask Bobby. I remember the Zayre store being there, but I don't remember Woolworths right there beside it. DG.. My mailing address is: 514 Knapp Farm Drive Hermitage, TN 37076PACNashville, TN05-25-2005
Wow.. great! (Zayre, Woolworh) Lots of traffic too. DG back in business!Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-25-2005
pac and Connie from California... Finally...my photo apparatus is working. Here's a 1960 or so shot of Zayre's and Woolworth's shortly after the new building complex, a.k.a. Eye Sore, was erected. Booby, er, Bobby C. will enjoy this one also...DGPI05-25-2005
pac.. If that's you skating, would you like to have a hard copy of that photo? I just happen to have an original photo. Hope I"m not stealing Booby, er, Bobby C.'s thunder or spotlight.....DGPI05-25-2005
I remember skating on the P I rink in the fifties when Brownie Weaver was takeing care of the night maintance. :DN ClarkSilver Springs FL05-25-2005
BC... I do believe so.pac05-25-2005
Is this you pac?Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-25-2005
Cobby... I swear I'm in the skating photo, but if the year was 1955, I would only have been 5. The person with the checkered jacket, right over her right shoulder, that looks exactly like me. I've got to get JC and BAS in on this to see what they think.pac05-25-2005
Speaking of lumber...what ever became of Lynn Rathbun and Bonnie Brown. I've already heard from "The Bish" and "cestmoi". All them girls used to give us guys lumber as well. It was good wood too, not like the stuff I get these days.CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-25-2005
Skating by the bridge. DG sent me a hard copy of this photo some time ago (1955 Star Herald photo) I treasure this. See Downings in the background? They gave all of us scrap lumber to make wooden guns,swords and fighter jets. No Plastic crap from Walmart then.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-25-2005
CJ Lougee -- Terry and I lived on the Ashby Road, just (south and) around the corner from the gorgeous old (red) Griffin House...and almost directly across from the old Ashby farm. As I said we rented it...it is owned by one of the McGlinns now. It's a small one- story house with a front porch across the entire front of it--I think it's green now. We spent many winter days snowed-in out there -- not so much the amount of snow, but the wind. The house was 9 miles to PI. We had a Fort Fairfield phone number, Caribou mailbox and my daughter went to school in Presque Isle. Talk about living in the 'country'! We lived out there for almost 7 years, and loved every minute of it! Ed, so do you think that the little gold colored building on the corner of the Caribou Road and the old Parkhurst Road was a school house, but not a grange hall? It's sad to see it in such disrepair.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle05-25-2005
Norma...the Grange Hall @ the top of the Parkhurst Rd also was a school house earlier, but I don't know the current owner...my mother went to school there.Ed Bonenfant05-25-2005
Bobby C., ---Wooden whistles! Now there's something I need to teach our grandkids how to make. --Well, maybe not the three-year-old... Thanks for the reminder.Waldo LibbyVassalboro05-24-2005
This is probably around the early 40's. The quality is not that good as it is a picture of a picture from my uncle's album. A little different view. The west side of Main St. I just checked the web cam and I'm jealous..you have sun! I barely remember what it's called. We had sun here one day about a month ago. I'll bet we will have another too before winter hits again.FANCYNH05-24-2005
The Ginn Dance Hall was called the Ginn Pavillion. I belive it was owned by Frank Ginn and burned in the late fiftys or early sixties.How about the first pizza hut on state street by the P.I. stream under the VFWmusky hunter05-24-2005
Made these out behind The Training school. I still have a scar on my index finger from that first pocket knife my dad bought me.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-24-2005
To TB Grant, Thank you for finding and posting the correct spelling and meaning of the word "scootch". If I remember rightly, ( and I seldom do these days) it has been in usage at least since the 1930s. While playing, we often scootched down behind an object to hide from one another. As for scoot, we scooted over to make room for a friend when we were sitting together waiting for something to happen. I also thank you for the laugh I got from the puns you used. Good work! :DMarianTx05-24-2005
Norma...are you talking (writing?) about the Grange Hall at the corner in what used to be known as "Green Ridge"? And, where on the Ashby Road did you live? Connie...so glad you found the Crown!! JMT...where are you? I know you'll remember the little red schoolhouse since your grandparents lived further up the Ginn Road. DG...as a point of historical information, the Ginn Road was named for or after JMT's ancestors! Does anyone remember Ginn's Dance Hall?C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee05-24-2005
Hi all...that picture of the old school house looks like the one on the Ginn Road...for several years my husband and I lived on the Ashby Road, and we passed it, often, several times a day. We always talked about someday buying it and making it into a home. But it came down long before we had a chance. It sits on or adjacent to farmland once owned by John Skonieczny--we rented a house from him out there. Now, I need an answer...who owns the grange hall on the corner of the Caribou Road and the Brewer Road/used to be Parkhurst Road? It sure could use a benefactor and some TLC...Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Ilse, Maine05-24-2005
I think the old red school house was way out on the Chapman Road. Yes?Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL05-24-2005
Just wanted to say hi!AdamSan Diego, CA05-24-2005
DG, when/if you change computers/internet providers, be sure and consider using MFX Internet. They donate the internet service for this website! Using them is another great way to support the Crown of Maine! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-24-2005
DG, The post card that my brother Marc is looking for is one of J.J. Newberry's, photographed sometime in the 60's. One would not even notice the people in the picture, as it was intended to be a picture of the store. TBGrant, Bobby C and Roger DeGrass, you sound like people I would love to sit around with and listen to. You have that great sense of humor and story telling charm of the good people from The County. But it's kinda hard to sneak-read the COM at work. Bursting into laughter at your comments gives it away.Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT05-24-2005
I'm enjoying all of the pictures, as well. CJ, I don't remember that school on the Ginn Road, nor do I remember it being called Sawyer School. I wouldn't have seen it daily on Bus #8 because, as you know, we lived closer to Flo's Inn and the FF/PI road. I don't recall being on the Ginn Road very much. We did make many trips to Caribou, tho, so if it was close to the PI/Caribou road, then I saw it, but never paid much attention. I'll have to think about it a little. Dad went to a one-room schoolhouse on the Parkhurst Siding Road (Jordan School)and I could never forget that one because everytime we drove by it, my grandmother pointed it out to us. It's sad to me that most of these historical places are gone and our children and grandchildren won't see them. There are many one room schoolhouses in TX that have been saved and restored and I just love to visit those historical places.BASAustin05-24-2005
I'm terribly frustrated because I'm unable to post photos of old P.I. Something is wrong with my WebTV system. Am changing to a real computer sytem in a short time; that will solve my present problem and, I'm sure, create a bunch more. For those who have yet to access today's obits in the Bangor Daily news, Miss Ernestine McKay has passed away. Many of us remember her when she was principal of Training School back in the '50's. She was 95 and lived in the same house she was born and brought up in. One more item: Rhubarb is presently for the harvesting. Have already prepared several jars of rhubarb/strawberry freezer jam and it is to die for....DGPI05-24-2005
Some of you were talking about the old B&R station. I remember it clearly and specifically remember when they unloaded the wagons for the fair. The elephants were used to ease the wagons down off the flatcars. They had ropes wound around the large pulleys so the wagons would not get away. As I'm an old tractor buff they used Farmall W-4's to take the wagons up to the fair grounds. Just reminiscing(SP)Roger DeGrassNova Scotia05-24-2005
"Scootch" over-exposed. scoot. A sled with two solid runners, used in winter in northern areas to haul firewood, small logs, maple sap tanks and other farm or logging supplies. Definition for "scootch" Noun: a small distance Verb: move in some direction just a bit Example: Could you move over just a scootch? Example: Scootch down a little so I can pick them bugs out of your hair. Because “scootch” is a derivitive of another slang word “scoot” one can’t make an error when using the word as long as one qualifys its use with a word such as over or down. I think Tuckers “ a cheeks worth” is on the money. The “ch” on the end of scootch stands for “cheek”, which in the case of some… is not really a small distance.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-24-2005
Pam, yes Newberry's used to be in the building where Gary's Appliance is. It was a Service Merchandise for a long time also. Remember those old neat wooden floors? They would creak when you walked on them. They also had a greatsoda fountain where you could eat lunch and have a great sandwich or hotdog & fries etc. and ice cream shakes or sundaes. When Service Merchandise was there, the floors had not changed, and I imagine they are still the same....conniecalif.05-24-2005
I remember Newberry's in Caribou. Where or near where Gary's Furniture store is now, did Newberry's used to be there?pac05-24-2005
CJ... I just vaguely remember if this was the old schoolhouse on the Ginn Rd. Hopefully, soon we'll find out. These old photos are very interesting.pac05-24-2005
Anon...I agree with CJ and DG. The first time I looked at the picture I knew it was a school on the Ginn Road; however, I did not remember the name of the school. How long has it been down? I think it was still standing when I moved here 14 years ago.JCPI05-24-2005
TG....good research on "scootch", however,after reading your message, I consulted a 3 inch thick, brand new Webster's Unabridged and still do not find the word. Hmmmmm, curious to say the least. cj.....Yup, bet we're right about Sawyer School just on the FF-PI line, but in PI... Waldo L.....I just checked carefully under magnification the postcard of 1958 or so taken in front of Woolworth's. I see a black 1958 Chevrolet and a couple of kids practically obscured by a woman who is beginning to cross the street. Is this the photo of you and your siblings?DGPI05-24-2005
Annon...I agree with DG, the school was located on the lower Ginn Road, close to the old Presque Isle/Caribou Road, along the river...the Ginn Road ended (at that end) in the area between the old Bishop farm and the Campbell farm. I would also love to have a copy of this photo; it brings back memories of riding the school bus from the Parkhurst Siding area. PAC and BAS: do you remember this old building/school??C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee05-24-2005
Anonymous... My guess is the photo you posted is one of the Sawyer School on the Ginn Road. If it is, I'd give a king's ransome for a hard copy of that photo. It's been down only a short time....DGPI05-24-2005
DG.. is the photo you have of woolworths happen to be a pic that was a postcard, with three children in front of it? looking for that picture, because those three kids are my sisters Gwen, Harriet and myself !marc libbyportland maine05-24-2005
Dick G., A few minutes' research via Google resulted in the following: 1. ocf.berkeley.edu Slang Dictionary scootch v 1. move a small amount; SCOOT. ("Scootch your seat over here." "We'll just scootch them together.") 2. witwords.com Scootch - To make room, scoot sideways in cheek bytes. Hey, scootch over. I'm tired of standing up. 3. biography.ms (Charleston_dance) The scootch means go low and stand up in a smooth motion Looks like you and I are relating to #3 - I believe this stems from school playgrounds from back in the 50's - perhaps a bit earlier. Obviously, the folks at Berkeley MUST be flat wrong, never mind many others seem to share the definition. On the other hand, "move your seat over" - "I wonder, would that that be, say, a single cheek's worth?" he half-asked... When I get a subscription to the Oxford English Dictionary, I'll check it out for you. Of corse, the many posters and imposters at COM who already subscribe may straighten us out, big time! Cheers, TBGTBGrantRochester, NY05-23-2005
I am really enjoying all the photos that have been posted lately. Sure brings back memories of end of the year field trips to Haystack, Echo Lake and the likes. Do those destinations still excite the kids today? Here in Florida those field trips tend to be high tech theme parks. Our kids are missing a lot today- the joy in simplicity and the wonder of nature - just to name a few... :-)YeehawmaFlorida05-23-2005
Anonymous, That's obviously one of the old country schools. Was it perchance the one at Spragueville? I don't remember any of them being painted red, while they were serving as schools, but I suppose a subsequent owner could have done the decorating. --Seems like they were a creamy, light-yellow color.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME05-23-2005
Hi Anon. Was that picture of a school out near the Reach Rd. or in that vacinity? Just curious. Does anyone have a picture of the old Merritt School at the bottom of the Burlock Rd.? MeredithMeredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.05-23-2005
How about a picture for O'keefe in new york . Like someone skipping a snowmobile across open water in February or sumthin'like that.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-23-2005
Anyone know where this is in Presque Isle? This property is now gone but I captured a photo before it fell in and was razed. Another piece of history gone. I will wait a few days to see how many different answers I get before revealing the location.AnonymousMaine05-23-2005
With people putting up pictures I thought you all would enjoy these two Sand Hill Cranes with their new babies.I took this out my bed room window.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.05-23-2005
Nice one, but i think you should focus on improving a little bit and putting new content. Ohterwise i always encourage such ideas.Richard OKeefeNew York05-23-2005
Bobby..no kidding, E-bay, huh? an old picture from PIHS. It's amazing what can be found on there. I've found and bought a few treasures myself......like a Jack and Jill magazine from 1949 that I just sent Pac for her birthday.....even tho she was born in 1950, it was a magazine that was around in our childhood. PAC.....families and their names stayed around PI forever, and are still there. One of those guys might be the granpa or the great grandpa of someone that we know!! You just never know.....it's a small world.BAS05-23-2005
PAC, Happy B-day! (Albeit one day late) Hope that it was as good as the first 29. (meaning... you're still age 29)* And many more... vh *Author's note: One can never be too careful when talking about age to a good looking babe.vhHouston05-23-2005
Oh, gee, thanks BAS. Well, then, now I fit right in with this group on COM. How old are you really, BAS? You think you might recognize names from a 1913 photo??? Ok, I'll give you some slack, you just might. :D Many thanks to Bobby and DG for posting the photos.pac05-23-2005
BAS..re:3780 ... I dunno... I found that photo on E-bay. DG knows one at least. check entry #3764. I think the Graves family came over on the Mayflower and headed straight for Presque Isle. DG is a research samurai.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-23-2005
Bobby, Thanks so much for all of the pictures....old and new. Who are the guys in the 1913 picture? I'd like to see if I recognize any names. I have the same picture from on top of Haystack Mtn, only I'm in it. That trip to the top is a "must do" for anyone who visits Aroostook in the Fall. It's one of the most spectacular views ever! Pam C just had a birthday yesterday. You'll qualify for some "senior discounts" at some places now, Pam.BASAustin 85* (feels like 95)05-23-2005
My guess is that those buildings were so ugly the server rejected them. Here is a picture of a church on Main St a long time ago when you could cross Main Street without looking. :cool:Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-23-2005
Webmaster.. Nope...just attempted to post a photo (B&W) as I usually do and it simply doesn't post...DGPI05-23-2005
Connie and pac... Here's the promised photo of Zayre's and Woolworth's from 1960. I'm sure Booby, er, Bobby C, will like the picture, too.DGPI05-23-2005
TG.... Ah, so it's "scootching", do ya think? I just checked it out in my oldish 1973 American Heritage dictionary...ain't there. I'm sure you have a newer dictionary, but that word has been around since our grandfathers were boys. Check it again in yours and get back to me. I'm using crouching or squatting next time I need the word....DGPI05-23-2005
Dick. G. Re. #3754, I believe he is "scootching" but only a skosh. TBGT. GrantSOCAL05-23-2005
DG, can you give me a better description of what you are doing and any error messages? Thanks.Webmaster05-22-2005
Webmaster....I'm having no luck posting a photo. Any suggestions?DGPI05-22-2005
cool web cam. im hoping to move to maine in the next year. :-)mark devollvallejo, california05-22-2005
I WAS BORN IN PRESQUE ISLE 68 YEARS AGO .I DONT GET BACK THEIR OFTEN ENOUGH.nathan cormierwilmington delaware05-22-2005
Dick - thanks so much for that info about the railroad station. I can't believe they tore down such a beautiful landmark. If I was like a Donald Trump or something, I'd come in there and buy up that land and restore it back! Yes - please post pixs of the old Woolworth's/Zayre's. I remember going to that Woolworth's with my mum shopping and sitting at the soda fountain and having ice cream What a treat back then.ConnieHot Calif.05-22-2005
HMM According to the latest poll there are a lot of old Geezers out there,I dont admit to it though. :p Paz ArchArch05-22-2005
Let's do the picture this time. Echo Lake.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
Echo Lake..Looks peaceful enough, but that water is home to thousands of three foot long Bloodsuckers (at least that's how I remember them). Good for scary stories on those long Winter nights.. along with the lynching and stuff.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
Jim C... Or is it Booby, er, Bobby? Yes, I referenced "Call Me Phin" as part of my research in order to write the articles for the Star-Herald. Phineas Ellis was a foremost authority on that event and to know the story, one must read that book...DGPI05-21-2005
Mr Graves Thank you for renewing my intrest in the story of Jim Cullens I have just been given a book named CALL ME PHIN by PHINEAS F. ELLIS .do you know of it he has writen about The Lynching Of Mr Cullens.Jim CChapman ME05-21-2005
I failed to mention....regarding the photo of the 1915 P.I. basketball team submitted by Booby, er, Bobby C.: the person standing in back to the left is Ike Graves, founder of Graves Funeral Home on Church St. in P.I. now Duncan's. It was established in 1941..DGPI05-21-2005
Connie C. in California... That postcard of the train station which Booby, er Bobby C. sunmitted is about 1908. The station itself was built in 1895. In 1957 the B&A Station was removed, the land was plowed under and asphalted to make way for a very ugly building which, when done, would house Zayre's and Woolworth's. Still today it's ugly....if we had 2 million bucks we could tear down the ugliness, dig up the asphalt and rebuild the the B&A Station again to its past glory replete with grass, flagpole and bandstand. And, yes, the bus stop and B&A bus were there also. I have photos of what we're talking about. If you remind me tomorrow, I'll post a photo of Zayre and Woolworth in the late 1950's....DGPI05-21-2005
Dick G. Could you please tell me about what year that pix of the train station was? Is that the same place as those stretch of buildings where Woolworth's and later Zayre's used to be? Because I do remember something about a train station, but it was in the back of that area. And then wasn't it a bus stop later also? These old photos sure are neat!Connie ClairCalif.05-21-2005
This is a good one. And.. no I didn't make the team that year.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
DG Thought you'd never ask. Meet Kelly, Met her on Qua-Qua Joe... nah , just kidding, this is my Daughter. Came up from Virginia Beach just to do Haystack and see where I grew up. I swear to God,everybody that sees the place loves it.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
Hmmmm That shot on Haystack brings back a lot of memories. Great shot of Squa Pan also. :-) Peace ArchArchTexas05-21-2005
Speaking of white bucks, Booby, er, Bobby C......those look like the same on your feet atop of Haystack. Could be you've achieved your 15 minutes of fame by the only one in the world to have climbed Haystack in bucks. Regardless, that's a gorgeous shot looking south towards Chapman. Whose holding the camera or shan't I not ask?DGPI05-21-2005
It taked me sixty years to climb the awesome peak Haystack and I done it without Sherpa guides and oxygen and in White Bucks. I should have done this while in High School but I spent all my time parked in front of Keegan’s and at the drive-in theater.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
Squat... use of skootch is being phased out for being too similar to the arabic like "kitchen".Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-21-2005
How the H E double hockey sticks does one spell scooching? I need help on this one...I missed that day in school. How about schooching? No, that's wrong. How about skooching....nope, that's wrong, too. Hmmmm, I give up and bow to the spelling gurus online.DGPI05-21-2005
Viewers... Before we vacate the subject of the Feeder Farm out on the Hughes Road in Mapleton, I leave you with a rare photo of the leader of the group who designed and built the Feeder Farm for all to use...Forrest Chandler. This is he scooching by the fireplace he designed. It was able to be swiveled around by inserting metal poles in the fireplace; this was done to avoid prevailing winds when cooking. To the left is Sharon Smith, daughter of Owen and Louisa Smth, and Emily, daughter of Forrest and Gladys Chandler. The Smiths, Chandlers and the Kinneys were prime movers in the construction of the picnic area. This photo is around 1947 just after it opened to the public. It fell into disuse sometime in the '60's. In my opinion the advent of television killed marvelous places like the Feeder Farm, never to return.DGPI05-21-2005
Thanks Bobby C. (#3745) for furnishing the photo of the old B&A train station. Yes, I'm sure that DG has some wonderful photos of the B&A Park before all the ugly buildings were built on S. Main St. You'd think that those on the City Council would want to perserve historical places or objects. I'll be in PI on about June 18th, & 19th.Looking forward to my trip. Also, the Crown of Maine web-site keeps me in contact with my home town. Also hazecam.net shows the weather where I used to live on the farm across from Quoggy Jo. Hope to meet Dick on my trip and the Web Master, Jeff Clark. You guys are doing a superb job for all of us who don't live in God's Country anymore. Seeing the old postcard brought back a lot of nostalgia.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-21-2005
Bobby C, Thanks for sharing those pictures. I remember that as a child my dad would park by the B&A station and while he went to pay bills, my mom and I would 'people watch'. Main Street was busy back then.FANCYNH05-21-2005
Haven't visited this site in a few years, but glad to see it is going strong. Thanks to J. Clark. Will be in P.I. June 7th to do a little fishing. Expecting 107 today and possibly 113 tomorrow but very dry.Stuart (Pooch) RoderickPhoenix, AZ05-20-2005
Enjoy your live picture. Hope to be in it this summer.Francis LaychakTrumbull, CT05-20-2005
VH You may want to rethink going fishing into Squa Pan right now. I use Firefox as my browser and I have a weather watcher gizmo and it tell me that it is raining and 50F at 4:24 central time. Oh it just hit 100F here, glad you have a (cool) front. Peace ArchArchJoshua, Tejas05-20-2005
I was in the same class with Dewitt Fillmore [ class of 1948 ] and left PI in 1951. I've been in Texas ever since. If I had my druthers I'd be in Presque Isle right now. Have fun!Daniel CraigLittlefield Tx 7933905-20-2005
Bobby C. Thanks for posting the picture of the train station. I don't think I've ever seen one like that. Very nice.JCPI05-20-2005
Mt. HaystackBobby C.Largo,Florida05-20-2005
DeWitt, Train station scan is from an old postcard. Elm trees and all... DG probably has a better photo stashed in his vast archives. I think he has more stuff buried in musty files than the Vatican.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-20-2005
postcards, awesome!!!!!!!!cheryl05-20-2005
VH...It would be nice if you could go to Maine for a visit. I was missing Maine too, went up there last fall after having not been there in 5 years. I got to see a lot of the county. I said to JC and DG, "You live in the best place, I love Presque Isle". They both agree! :-)pacNashville, TN05-20-2005
It will be in the mid 90's here today. Hot, Hazy, HUMID, Houston! My mind wanders to a cool quiet place. Maybe just sitting on the dock in Boothbay, smelling the salt air on a cool July morning. Or listening to the waves lap the side of the boat during an early morning "fish" on Squa Pan. Oh, my Maine... I do miss her. vhVhHouston05-20-2005
Great job with the pictures Jeff; nice to review. JMT...thanks for the lovely picture of your beautiful Amy; congratulations on graduation. I hope this weekend doesn't wear you out completely; I do know that we tough, northern Maine mothers do prevail. Hi also to DG, TG, PAC, BAS, DD, MG, our Texans, and Margie and John in CT, and LCD in PA!C-JKissimmee, FL05-20-2005
One more post re. fiddleheads - can't get the full URL into the homepage field and it won't go as text in the message field... Try this - Google "fiddleheads" and click on "Facts on Fiddleheads" - the first result. Getting hungry here... TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-20-2005
Cheryl in Florida re. your connection to Sheila Corey - I think you've just made an former pal very happy. I'm staying tuned for the results - many thanks. Re. the postcards - those are great to see. Of course, the greatest card (which I suppose Mainiacs can still obtain) is the one of the guy standing atop the potato that fills an entire railroad car. Would love to have some fiddleheads out here. People roll their eyes when I start to talk about them. S.S. Pierce used to sell them, canned. They bore only a faint resemblance to the "real thing". Cheers, TuckerTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-20-2005
Thanks to the Webmaster and Fran Temple for the old post cards or photo's. They sure bring back a lot of memories. Some were before my time, some not, but anyone who has lived in or around the area has to appreciate the history behind them. Thanks again.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-19-2005
Thank you for showing the post card; even if they were a little before my time, except the one of the Northeastland Hotel which was made just after the fire that wiped out the corner block of Main and State Sts. DG: Do you have pictures of the B&A Park before the ugly buildings were built that destroyed the park?DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-19-2005
The old postcards are great! Thanks!Pam C.05-19-2005
More Postcards from Fran Temple:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-19-2005
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Funny about fiddleheads..when I moved to NH in 1967, I looked all over for some. I even cooked some ferns that were close but tasted like cigar. Three years later I found some in a vacant lot in the middle of town. Knowing they were growing in NH I kept an eye out for them. They are all over the place! One spring I dug up about 15 plants and planted them at one end of my garden and they have spread and I don't have to go far to pick them.FANCYNH05-19-2005
My husband is from Southern Maine, and had never picked fiddleheads before. Well, my mom, dad and sisters have kept our freezer full each season for years, so last year, he went up to P.I. and picked some with my dad. He filled two large coolers. We blanched and froze them, and have 2 pkgs. left right now. He's heading up this weekend to pick again. He loved it, and we love eating them! Even my kids love them!tenleewestport island, me05-19-2005
I am so jealous of all of you who are having fiddleheads!! Enjoy a little extra for me. I have great memories of Sunday school picnics at Feeder Farm. I really thought that merry-go-round was the greatest thing. What fun we had as kids there. I'm off to Italy tomorrow...Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Calabria, Capri and a week on Sicily. Have been excited to go back - weather looks good. Two fun weeks!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-19-2005
You all talking about the Feeder Farm.I met my wife there back in in the early 70's.We met playing soft ball.It was a great place.We have been together almost 30 years.I am sure glad that place was there.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.05-18-2005
CCC. More on the Feeder Farm. It was built in the late 40's or very early 50"s by some of the larger potato farmers on the State Road and Maintained by them for the time that it was there as far as I know. It must have covered 4 or 5 acres. There was room for 2 softball games at one time, merry go round that was powered by hand pumping, a large set of swings, A well, or spring that was enclosed with a glass cover over it within a gazabo type building. There was a large canopy over tables that would seat about 40 as well as many smaller tables and canopys. All with fireplaces . The large table setup was on concrete if I remember correctly.This all happened about the same time that the same group of farmers painted all the telephone and light poles white, from the ground up about 6 ft. clear from the P I line west on the state road clear up into castle Hill. It was a very popular place for gatherings all on a first come first serve and Free basis. A great service by those farmers involved.dick delongscarborough, me05-18-2005
P.S. I have had fiddleheads twice this week...yummy.FANCY05-18-2005
Waldo that picture (and it is a picture) was taken around 1908. It's called a Real Photo card. Those are potatoes so it must have been taken in the fall. In the old post cards I have, I noticed the street lamps change. That one had three globes and I remember the single lamp when I was there and now those have changed. Is Sheila Cory's mother named Beatrice??FANCYNH05-18-2005
Tucker, you were looking for Sheila Cory, I have her e-mail Smckenna@mfx.net she is living in Mapleton.cherylfl05-18-2005
Jeanne, Happy to hear the family will be in for Amy's graduation. I'm sure everyone will have a great time and how proud you must be of Amy. If you see Jerry, be sure to tell him Char and I said hello. Have fun and don't shed to many tears..... LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa05-18-2005
Tucker-Going up the hill towards the high school, it was the Underwoods, Martins, Lynch's and Merrithews. We were the last house on the left right beside that field the Underwoods kept their trucks in. Down toward your end, do you remember the Parkers? They lived right next door to Pete and Elva Lyons and Judy was their oldest. They moved to Brewer when Judy was a junior in high school but our parents were friends so we always stayed in touch, then Judy and my brother, Jerry, got married in 1971. They are divorced now, but she and I still keep in contact. In fact, my nephew will be here from Millinocket on Friday for my daughter's high school graduation. So after today I'm on vacation til after Memorial Day!Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach05-18-2005
Waldo, I'm afraid I don't know much about the post card I posted earlier. It was sent to me by Fran Temple. You'll have to direct any questions about it to her. As for your question of when the picture was taken, it looks more like a painting to me than a photograph. Or maybe I'm wrong?Webmaster05-18-2005
I too, remember the Feeder Farm well! That, and the picnic area beyond Haystack Mountain. But the Feeder Farm had an old fashioned Merry-go-round and I believe swings. Other than that, basically it had picnic tables and a big grassy yard where my family and friends used to have softball games. It was a great place to gather with a big crowd! I have slides and photos of my grandfather there for picnics with us, and he passed away in the early 1970's. Also, one of my sister's was born in 1953, and I have slides of here in a stoller at the Feeder Farm! Great memories!TenleeWestport Island, ME05-18-2005
Wish you would talk more about the 'feeder farm'. It brings back memories but can't quite place it and what was there. I know we used to take picnic lunches there and also the 'fish hatchery' in Caribou. Thanks.carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV05-18-2005
Hi Jeanne Tolley, We lived at 17 Allen St. - first house on the left, coming up the "hill" from Main St. You must have been up near the Underwoods, right? I work with Dottie Nelson (out here in Pasadena), formerly Dottie Thomas in PI time, back in the early 50's. In those days she lived at 28 Allen. We both remember Sheila Cory (sp?) from across the street from me. Anybody got a connection to her? I've noted the name Linda Coury in several postings, but my memory says Sheila's spelling was not the same. Cheers, TuckerTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-18-2005
Hi Meta (or was it Mimi?), Never saw the inside of Gouldville, myself. We were closer to Cunningham by the time I came along. My brother Dick says hello to you. I believe he would write himself, but he's flying a bit low at the moment - had a lung transplant two weeks ago and was discharged only yesterday (or I should say, "already"). He lives in Rochester, but is at the Cleveland Clinic where, apparently, they do some amazing stuff. I suspect that as soon as he is back on his feet, he will be posting to CofM also. I must say, this has been the source of much entertainment and contacts with a few I used to know, and many I did not. Best wishes, TuckerTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-18-2005
Thanks Arch, but what a bummer! At least we have the memories!ConnieCalif.05-17-2005
Connie in Calif. The Feeder Farm is long gone. Several years ago the Mrs and I were up there on vacation and someone was logging where it used to be. Pax ArchArch05-17-2005
I really loved the postcard, too. How nice! What is "bububu" and the crap all about? Must have missed something. I think you must have lilacs in the County now - one of my favorite things in life. Wish I had a dozen lilac trees.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Mass05-17-2005
Floyd, I think I still have a tape of Dick somewhere around here , if I find it I'll let you know. If memory serves me, it has " A Tombstone Every Mile" on it. The song about the Hainesville woods. Or the Nine Mile Woods as we used to call them.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-17-2005
Webmaster, thanks for sharing that postcard. Do you have an idea when the picture was taken? Are those barrels of potatoes I see on most of the wagons? --Must have been cool weather, considering that one of the horses has a blanket draped over it.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME05-17-2005
Thanks D.G., MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY ! DON'T CALL ME---I'LL CALL YOU, AS SOON AS I FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS I WANT TO CALL YOU !! Other than this little nut trying to push his med. cart, I've really enjoyed reading the comments lately. Keep up the good work gang. Most of it is interesting reading. Thanks for sharing the postcard of the city, webmaster.Think everyone will agree on this one. It was great !!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-17-2005
dg well said! I was thinking of saying the same.tenlee05-17-2005
bububu.....Take a hike and peddle your crap somewhere else.DGPI05-17-2005
Does anyone know if Dick Curless is still around? Does he have any music out on CD?My folks oused to take me to see him sing.What a voice!If anyone has any info I would appreicate it.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.05-17-2005
Dick, thanks for the memory jag. It DID involve Kathy putting the goldfish in the toaster! Jeannie Merrithew...no I don't think I'm related to Kathy or Linda (Gagnon?)..but I knew your brother, Bobby. He played saxaphone and sat next to me in band. Also remember your parents...they lived next door to Gene & Flo Lynch who I worked with at the University until we all retired! Tucker, would like to hear from your brother, Richard. We started Kindegarten at Gouldville and went through PIHS, Class of '59. Still singing some, not dancing (except by myself) and my poor ole arthritic hands couldn't twirl a baton if I tried!!Meta Gagnon GiggeyChelsea, ME05-17-2005
Thank you N. Clark, I was thinking that it was somewhere near Mapleton. I don't recall the Lyons Club picnic area. Do you know if the Feeder Farm picnic area is still there?ConnieCalif.05-17-2005
The Lyons Picnic grounds that you are refering to is at Fox Siding on the Washburn / Caribou rd. The Feeder Farm Picnic grounds was in Mapleton on the Hughes rd. about a half mile from the State rd.N ClarkSilver Springs FL05-17-2005
Was the name of the picnic area called the Feeder Farm? Don't know if that's spelled right. I just remember going there on picnics on a Sunday after church with my family. One of the bigger kids or my dad would have to pump that merry-go-round to get it going really fast. Such fond memories....ConnieCalif.05-17-2005
Here's a cute old postcard of Presque Isle Fran Temple was nice enough to send me earlier today.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-17-2005
Connie and Steve...... Yes, that is exactly the right place! And yes, there was a merry-go-round there. I wonder if my sisters remember going there? Steve, thanks for the more detailed description, I remember more of that now that you mention it. :-)PamNashville, TN05-17-2005
The Lyons picnic area,weasn't that between Caribou and Washburn?I don't remember the name of the road but you had to drive by Cyr Brothers french fry plant and head towards Washburn and it was on a corner and had a big Lyons arch leading into a little park.There was a brook we used to fish in.Never caught much but I used to love going there with the family on a Sunday,always lots of people there on a nice day.Life was simple then.Thanks for the memoriessteve hewittSeattle,WA05-17-2005
Great site! Sure makes me miss the days I was at Loring and UMPI.S HuntJacksonville, Florida05-17-2005
Pam, Did the picnic area you are referring to have a really neat merry-go-round?connieCalif.05-17-2005
This is a long shot.. but does anyone on here remember where the Lyons Picnic place was near Caribou? I remember going there as a child.PAC05-17-2005
Meta. Dont know wether Kathy ate the goldfish or not but its a pretty sure bet that it was cooked in the toaster before it was consumed.dick delongscarborough, me05-17-2005
Meta-Are you any relation to Kathy and Linda. I went to school with them. Tucker-where on Allen Street did you live? I lived at 53 Allen Street.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach05-17-2005
I want to express my appreciation for the comments by Dick Delong. It is helpful in my study of human behavior and community web sites. Thanks, and good day to all.wonderingCleveland05-17-2005
I remember Meta Gagnon as a singer and dancer, but most importantly, as a baton twirler, under the bright lights - many shows when we were quite young kids. I believe you had cousins who lived across Allen Street from us - Maxine and Connie Gagnon are the only names I remember at this point. Oh, yes, the Chihuahua "Perky" was part of the family also. It's amazing what comes back with a small nudge. Greetings from SOCAL.Tucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-17-2005
If there is anyone on here that don't get the Star-Herald that would like a copy of Dick's virsion of the Lynching send your email add. and I will send you a copy. :D :cool:Neil ClarkSilver Springs FL05-16-2005
Pac: DFAS = Defense Finance and Accounting Service.Webmaster05-16-2005
Webmaster: What does DFAS stand for?pac05-16-2005
Wondering: Thanks for the words. Sounds like there is something about this site that keeps bringing you back. For me it the the connection to home, family, friends and memories after having left the area some 45 years ago.I think that the area of your youth becomes your permenent home and you are drawn back to it. Thanks for the interest.dick delongscarborough, me05-16-2005
I enjoy checking in on various community websites, and this is no exception. I wonder what readers think makes a website such as this successful. What would make one check back more often - less often. What is fascinating - or totally disinteresting and a turn-off. Just curious.wonderingCleveland05-16-2005
Thanks webmaster for the info on Loring.My dad used to work for Coles Express and bring in parts for the base.Brings make alot of memories. FloydFloyd CousinsStuart Fl.05-15-2005
Anyone interested in the history of Loring Airforce Base should check out this well done website by Michael Makar. Very interesting! http://www.LoringAFB.comWebmaster05-15-2005
Kathy Halloran..please give your dad my best regards. I don't know if he'll remember me but my parents were Joe & Anna Gagnon and we lived on Summer St. Denny and I were classmates from Gouldville K right through PIHS class of '59. I certainly remember Sister Benedicta and her St. Patrick Day Operettas. Especially remember dropping by your Dad's office above Thompson's Drug Store on our way to CCD Class after school. He's give us each 15 cents to have an ice cream soda! That was a BIG deal! I can see him now in his office at the post office, down at the end of the hall...door always open so he could greet everyone. Denny and I were lab partners in Mr. Chamberlains Biology Class. We went to Echo Lake one night with flashlights to find Spring Peepers for our project. I fall asleep every night now listening to that wonderful sound. So long ago...so many fond memories. By the way, did you really swallow that goldfish when you were real little?!Meta Gagnon GiggeyChelsea, ME05-15-2005
Hi everyone, I enjoyed hearing from Claudette, Dick, Tucker, and Linda. Life is good in Ca. I remember Denny singing Swells. Light years ago. Dad talks daily about life in the County. I'm so glad he moved West and that I've been able to get to know him in his later years. He will be 94 in July. Jean, my cousin, is a grandmother as of Mother's Day. Her daughter, Amy, had a baby boy. She and her husband are moving to N.H. I'm off to Alaska for a few weeks. Take care.Kathy HalloranChico, Ca.05-15-2005
The jobs affected in Limestone are at the DFAS Center which will be closed. Around 200 jobs lost. Ouch. Hopefully the organizations responsible for developing the old base will be able to replace some of those jobs soon. The Humvee place is still operating and quite busy from what I understand.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-13-2005
Hi, Wow, what about those base closings? Maine really got hit this time around. I heard that even jobs in Limestone are on the way out. Is that the Humvee restoration program? I guess this means that our Yankee ingenuity is going to have to kick in again. The Loring base became quite place of businesses over the past years. I hope that the rest of the state can take some lessons from them. Blackflies are plentiful down here on the coast, we can hardly inhale without getting a mouth full of them. Yuck! I wish we could warm up a bit, we seem to have 2 days of sun and then 3 days of rain. Oh well, the ducks are happy. :D Have a great weekend, everyone!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.05-13-2005
We just looked again at your beautiful city. We got the information about your web site from our son, John Jelden, who moved there a couple of years ago. We think it is neet. Ken and Roxye Jelden ;-) :-)Ken and Roxye JeldenCedar City Utah05-12-2005
RL, thanks for the suggestions of eating places in your area. We'll be there for a few days, about 6 - 9 OCT, so I'm sure we'll get to try some of your suggestions. I'm saving your note for later reference, when it gets time to travel, and will e-mail ya' for contact information then. -Can't miss a chance to meet another County Kid.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME05-12-2005
DG Thats very interesting about a long lost relative in Nashville. Feel free to pass on my E address if you want to . I have a lot of it on computer and a lot more in notes. I dont have access to the Star herald. Would it 6 part article be available from them??? Maybe my sister gets the SH. I will check. Thanks again. Did you get my query from Buzzy to you a week or so ago??dick delongscarborough, me05-11-2005
TO THE OBSERVER IN THE U.K.: Sorry to disappoint you, if it was attention I was looking for, you would have my entire life's history by now. Plus a life size picture. Now that would really get some attention!!! Quite obvously it got your attention and you have decided to join in. Thanks for the input and have a wonderful evening.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-11-2005
Dick Delong.. Had an e-mail from an Alan Michaud who lives in Nashville, TN. Says his ggg-grandfather was B.J. Hughes who took part in the Cullen arrest in 1873....his grandmother's grandfather. By the way, the Star-Herald is running a 6-part extensive history on the saga of Jim Cullen including all the known details of the 2 murders out in Swanback and the hanging plus the murder of Hanson by Swanback 10 years later at almost the exact same spot in which the murders took place in April of '73. Two installments have already appeared. Four more installments are due and will appear in consecutive weeks. I know you think you've heard it all, but I assure you that you haven't.....DGPI05-11-2005
R.L., are you enjoying all this attention?observerUK05-11-2005
Dick: I thought D.G. DID JUST FINE EXPOSING ME, CONSIDERING WHAT HE HAD TO WORK WITH. After all, just how much exposing can one do and still consider it done in "good taste"?R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-11-2005
Tom P. How soon we forget. Do you remember a certain black cowboy hat you yearned for. I;m the old gal who sent it to you!! Did that jog your memory? ha haR.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-11-2005
RL It sounds to me that you are not fully exposed yet. DG didnt do such a good job afterall. DDdick delongscarborough, me05-11-2005
hi r.l. not really sure who you are, but im assuming you know me. and i wasnt complaining about the workout, just the time that i have to do it at. makes for a long day, and then military training all day. cant tell you what kind of training, but very stressfull and tiring. the army can be hard work sometimes. but its a good job. i have fun. please let me know who you are and how i would know you. thanks,.....tomtom peersft. bragg, nc05-11-2005
BAS... Thanks for that cute picture of us in Princeton! I have never seen that picture. Remember how we used to look for that small portion of sandy beach there? Jeanne... The prom picture of your daughter is very nice. She is very pretty!pac05-11-2005
Hi Waldo: Haven't seen you on this site for awhile. Assume you are like a lot of us, the weather is nice so who wants to be inside. Now that D.G. has "exposed" me and you know I am no longer a man, just wanted you to know my husband and I would still like to meet you for lunch while your in town. Of course, that's up to you. If you can't find the time,I would like to give you the names of a couple of our favorite resturantes, after all, you will have to find time to eat while you are visiting our beautiful area. The Lucky Snapper, in Destin, is a great place to eat while veiwing the harbor. Not fancy but has great food and a view to die for. They had an article in a London news paper on them last summer. A friend sent it to me. McGuires Irish Pub is also in Destin. You haven't had a burgur or Prime rib until you have had theirs. And the beer is brewed on site. If it's a steak you are looking for, try Thr COACH-N-four on Lewis Turner Blvd. in FT. Walton. And for Mexican, I recommend , La BAMBA'S, in FT. Walton on highway 98. If you are just hungry for plain old home cooking, try the fried chicken, green fried tomatoes, mashed potatoes, homemade bisquits and ice tea served in mason jars at Po Folks in Niceville on highway 20. Hope I've been of some help. If you haven't been here since the 60's you are in for quite a shock !R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-11-2005
Hi Papa Peers Quit complaining about early morning exercise, it's good for you !!! Don't have any info on your classmates but understand your dad just got back from a trip, turkey hunting, and Gram had a great day sunning herself yesterday. Of course you may already know this. Keep excercising so you can keep up with that young-un! Have a great day.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-11-2005
trying to find out if anyone knows anyone in the class of 1999 from PIHS, please have them write me at papa.peers@us.army.mil, just trying to get in touch with my old classmates. thanks all, have a good day in the county.PFC. Tom PeersFt. Bragg, NC05-11-2005
just checking out whats going on up there at 0630. not much activity. weve been up for about 2 hours now doing p.t.....all day every day, thats the army life....hooah. have a good summer all you mainers....see ya in july....tomTom PeersFt. Bragg, NC05-11-2005
Great site. Lots of memories/flash backs. The "50s were the greatest.wayne harmonGreen Bay05-10-2005
Hi Kathy Halloran, I believe we went to shcool together. Nice to see you on the site. Hope a all is well in CA. Must be a great place to live. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa05-09-2005
Kathy, Yes, I do see that is a "K", not a "C" - oops!!! Sorry, TuckerTBGWLV, CA05-09-2005
Hi Cathy Halloran, Nice to hear from you. As you can see from some of the recent posts on this board, some (like me) cannot resist an opportunity to reach out and touch a distant past, even if we get a bit maudlin, in some cases. When it comes to Denny, if you couldn't tell from previous posts, he was a hero of mine. I always looked up to him when he and my brother, Dick, hung around (and put on fairs, and did a radio show, and on and on). When I found him at the POAC (that's the Pentagon Officer's Athletic Club), and learned of his ventures abroad in the Army, I'll just say "admiration" falls a tad short of describing how I feel. Please drop me an email address - I'd like to share more. Best wishes to you and to your Dad, TuckerTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-09-2005
Hi Dick, Thanks for the encouragement. Banter, indeed!!! As you may have noted, for a PI transplant, I'm just getting a kick out of seeing and hearing from a number of folks from WAY back, plus some I've never met. I'll be keeping in touch. Here's wishing a HMD to all the Moms in Presque Isle (including my own who, at 93 is threatening to start up a Mom's Rocker band - thanks to CBS Sunday Morning), those on the left coast, and all those in between, even if it is a tad late for the eastern time zone - HMD anyway!!! Cheers, TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-09-2005
Cobby, No problem. I just want to hear that production "live", more or less. I think it would be grand to hear the entire song via mp3 with yourself and a stand-in if necessary, or solo if you prefer. Underwear optional!! Whaddaya say folks, how's about a rousing rendition of "Swells" from the larynx of Largo? Cheers, TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-08-2005
O.K., D.G. If you are going to be "exposed" guess mothers day is as good as any !!! Sure don't recognize that (broad) though. I have grey hair, wrinkles, on top of , wrinkles and weigh a few more pounds than she does!! As for " The rest of the story " I'll leave that up to Paul Harvey. All I can say is," Don't believe everything you hear!!!"R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-08-2005
Phylosopher (sp) have said it best, for example: Kahlil Gibran wrote: My house says to me, "Do not leave me, for here dwells your past." And the road says to me, "Come and follow me, for I am your future." And I say to both my house and the road, "I have no past, nor have I a future. If I stay here, there is going in my staying; and if I go, there is staying in my going. Only love and death change all things." I relate to this bit of advice, because I left PI years ago, but there was a part of me that 'was staying in my going.' Presque Isle will always be my home town! Didn't mean to get sentimental, but noticed some verses of others, and thought I'd put my 2 cents in.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC05-08-2005
Cobby reminds me of this guy.. "A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do." Bob Dylan.Gertrude MontegueIndonesia05-07-2005
"Lain" I understand the confusion on this one.CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-07-2005
(that) must be a record... kinda must be like the "pitcher" thing. Didn't mean to correct you , but I can't let DG beat you to death..CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-07-2005
This makes three in a row. That’s must be a record for a guest book. I’m trying to design a working energy plan for whoever is alive in the next century and play chess with my friends, so this Saturday night is about shot. Right in the middle of coming up with the right answers on both counts I remembered what some evil eyeball Fumanchu said about me. He said, “Besides, Cobby, alias Bobby, recalls every move, every person, every event, every girl, every evil thing which ever transpired in P.I.” Now that is not true. My forte has always laid in my ability to say .. “I don’t recall.” DG knows that about me as well.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-07-2005
BAS, got it wrong again. It’s “pitcher” As in Quenching A thirst for art.CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-07-2005
Tucker, Your last post sounded suspiciously like DG… the style I mean.. So I fired off an E-Mail to see if it would bounce and to trace the source. Now I have to apologize for the inherent “cobby” content of that E-mail. I didn’t know enough about Denny and his after high school years to verify … and the microwave thing ? That’s DG all the way.. I mean I thought …now If Denny were alive and well and advisor to the President DG could get away with this .so no matter what I do here .. I lose. Denny was, IS a smooth guy and saved my life back then. I wanted to do that song in my underwear pretending to play the guitar. He and Sister Benedicta talked me out of that.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-07-2005
hello Kathy, Claudette shields says hello and a special big hello to your dad. She was very suprised to see you on the site but so happy to be able to say hi. dickdick delongscarborough, me05-07-2005
Hi everyone, I heard from my cousin, Jean, you were talking about Denny. Just read through the last few days. He was truly a great guy. Dad and I are in Ca. and we miss the folks in P.I. but not the weather. Any other good memories that you might want to share? KathyKathy HalloranChico, C.05-07-2005
Miss the Godliness of the Northern Maine people, but I don't miss the cold weather. Will be heading up that way this summer.Paula (Ouellette) TardifVernon CT05-07-2005
R.L....... I warned you...if you chose not to expose yourself, someone would. So, here you are exposed. Although it's not exactly a recent photo, nontheless, it's you. Well, let's not leave out any available info...this is a 1956 photo of "Rosie", born Jan. 13 (my first child's b'day), 1938. She was mad about painting and her favorite pastime was drawing. You could pick her out of a crowd by her very blonde hair. I shall remain silent on all of the other items.....DGPI05-07-2005
Nancy, The reason I asked if you were in Huntington is my Grandaughter may go to Marshall this fall.MaeOhio05-07-2005
Good Morning DG, Hope everyone has a Very Happy Mothers Day wherever you may be. Pa is going to hit the low 60's today. It keeps me feeling like I'm still in Maine. The only part I really don't miss. LCDLCDPA05-07-2005
Tucker G.. I'm truly enjoying your playful repartee especially with Bobby C. You see, Bobby C. alias Cobby Ballfield, is a real card and loves the banter himself. Keep talking..your messages are quite welcome. Besides, Cobby, alias Bobby, recalls every move, every person, every event, every girl, every evil thing which ever transpired in P.I. Carry on....DGPI05-06-2005
Nancy Mc.Definitely not trying to impress.We've got to start the foundation,septic and well so we can start the house.Sold some property here so that we can build there.Gonna' do a 7-5 as soon as possible.Can't wait!!We've waited a lot of years to do this and we just pulled the string!Love maple walnut,but grapenut is found only in Maine!!!!!!!!I'll be there Friday the 13th.Boy thats' scary!!!Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida05-06-2005
Darn computer......it can't spell picture!BAS05-06-2005
Bobby C. Thanks for the piture of Johnny Cash. He's a favorite of mine. There aren't many "old legends' left.BASAusitn 80* and a beautiful day05-06-2005
Nancy, do you live in Huntington?MaeOhio05-06-2005
BC - I reckon you're pretty close - we're not far from Music Row.pac05-06-2005
Rob b- a short weekend trip from Florida? I'm impressed and I'm not easily impressed! I'll have Maple Walnut- nothing quite like it. And is Grapenut icecream available anywhere else in the world?Nancy Mc.West Virginia05-06-2005
Bobby C, You and Denny must have been quite a hit. Of course, you've been lugging those lyrics around on your IPOD all these years... I used to run into Denny around the Pentagon for a while - between his tours as attache in Moscow. One might speculate that he was solid evidence of the hazards of working in a microwave hot environment, having died of leukemia - all those stories about how the US Embassy was being bombarded 24/7. Denny was a good guy (even as a counselor at scout camp in East Eddington). Several years after his passing, I happened to be working with a retired Army 3-button who turned out to have been Denny's boss - spoke very highly of him. Made me feel proud to know him. I expect you're proud to have had the opportunity to entertain, maybe even dozens, dancing and singing with Denny, with the inspiration and careful guidance of Sr. Benedicta, of course. Cheers, TuckerTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-06-2005
PAC This guy might have also driven by on his way to work..If I've got the right Vanderbilt.Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-05-2005
:-) Nancy Mc.:Will be at Houlton Farms Dairy on Saturday,5-14-05[short weekend trip].What flavor[s]do you prefer?????????I'm havin' grapenut, my spouse Barb won't tell me til'we get there.A litle early for fiddleheads,but not too early for brook trout.I know we'll stop at "Winnies" and probably "Governors" too.Sure hope I'm not teasin' you!! :-) :-)rob bPort St Lucie,Florida05-05-2005
Edwin, I know Maryellen Emery very well. She is a good friend of my mom's, and has been to my house on numerous occassions and has traveled to meetings with my mom for 20+ years. I always meet them and have dinner with them when they are in southern Maine. She is an awesome lady. How are you related to her?Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierrowestport island, me05-05-2005
:p HI I LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WHO KNOW ME OR MARYELLEN EMERY OR ANY ONE ARE RELATE THINK YOUEDWIN D MOOERS SRBUXTON ME05-05-2005
Nice song Bobby C.... I drive by Vanderbilt University Medical Center every morning on my way to work - Yes, that is right, I do work for a living! Tom Cruise was in Nashville a few years back when he was filming "The Firm" and was seen at Loew's Vanderbilt Plaza. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know I like your song.pac05-05-2005
I love the site! I log in almost every day to look at the view from North Main Street. Do you think you could manage deliveries of about 1500 miles from Houlton Farms?Nancy McCormickWest Virginia05-05-2005
DD, class of 1958 and when you do the math that's??????? Let's don't talk age, ugh. time goes so fast. In 1958 I couldn't even imagine what was in store for the next 47, 48 years. Here I set in Fl.cheryl05-05-2005
Bob: That must have been a great song; do you remember what show it was for? Did we do those shows spring and fall, or yearly, or when Sr. Benedicta preferred?C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida05-05-2005
Tucker.. Me and Halloran.. sang this one on stage for Benedicta. We're a couple of swells We stop at the best hotels But we prefer the country far away from the city smells We're a couple of sports The pride of the tennis courts In June, July and August we look cute when we're dressed in shorts The Vanderbilts have asked us up for tea We don't know how to get there, no sirree No sirree... We would ride up the avenue but we haven't got the price We would skate up the avenue but there isn't any ice We would ride on a bicycle but we haven't got a bike So we'll walk up the avenue Yes we'll walk up the avenue and to walk up the avenue's what we like Wall Street bankers are we With plenty of currency We'd open up the safe but we forgot where we put the key We're the favourite lads Of girls in the picture ads We'd like to tell who we kissed last night but we can't be cads The Vanderbilts are waiting at the club But how are we to get there, that's the rub That's the rub... We would sail up the avenue but we haven't got a yacht We would ride up the avenue but the horse we had was shot We would go on a trolleycar but we haven't got the fare So we'll walk up the avenue Yes we'll walk up the avenue And we'll walk up the avenue till we're there [bridge] We would swim up the avenue but we haven't any lake So we'll walk up the avenue Yes we'll walk up the avenue Yes a walk up the avenue's what we'll take!Bobby C.Largo,Florida05-04-2005
Cheryl, 48 yrs????I didnt think that you were any where near that old. Buzzy says he remembers your name. He said he wasnt really into girls back then, although he did change as he got a little older, I guess. Right Linda. Happy trails to you.Dick delongscarborough05-04-2005
Hi ! I graduated in 66 and went to PIHS. I am one of the Bolstridge clan. Hope to hear from someone I went to school with. I live in Nampa, Idaho now.Zenda Bolstridge-HillNampa, ID05-04-2005
DD, FORGET THE 42 YEARS IT'S BEEN MORE LIKE 48!!!!!!CHERYL05-04-2005
DD, I'M HERE. BUZZY, DID HE EVEN REMEMBER ME? IT'S BEEN ABOUT 42 YEARS OR SO. I'VE BEEN RIDING HORSES ALMOST EVERY EVENING. AND GOING TO SHOWS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. WITH GAS GOING UP I MIGHT HAVE TO QUIT THE SHOWS. THOUGHT I MIGHT TRY TO GET TO MAINE THIS YEAR. I'M WORKING ON SOMETHINGS AND WHO KNOWS THIS TIME I MIGHT CAN MAKE IT.cherylfl05-04-2005
CJML: Nice to hear from you as well. I noted your comment about Sister Benedicta a week or so ago. I, too, was an inductee in her productions. Don't remember the details, but I do recall a vibrant purple cape I wore that she declared to be quite "royal". In addition, my sister and I took piano lessons from her for a year or so - trekked down to the convent each week (even got out of class to do it...) We played a duet at a recital near the end of our "careers" - our Dad drilled us pretty hard and we did well as a result. A great regret for me that I didn't hang in there and actually learn how to play... Another bit on Sr. B - she was our Mom's teacher in Orono when she was a kid - can you believe that? Re. 40th reunion missed, looks like I've got a perfect record going: 0/8. One of these years... To the person researching Jim Dyer - we lived a few houses away from his family when I was a kid. I can tell you this - if you were goofing off in the back of his Algebra class, you likely came out of there with a piece of chalk embedded in the back of your cranium. He had a pretty good aim... Cheers, TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-04-2005
Pac will never have to get a "job". But, to be kind, I will warn you..CobbyLargo,Florida05-04-2005
pac...maybe you should get a real job...one you have to work at!quite the job!05-04-2005
I know Buzz too. Don't know about the best bike but he sure had great parties. LLCDPa05-03-2005
I know buzz . Had the best bike.CobbyLargo,Florida05-03-2005
Hey Cheryl, We havnt heard from you in awhile. Is your keyboard froze up? What about the Class of 58. Buzzy was here last nite and said hi. How are all your horses? Have yoou been in any shows latly??dick delongscarborough, me05-03-2005
I read these comments and sometimes I just sit here and laugh when some of the comments strike me funny, and my coworkers wonder what I'm laughing about. Many times this site just makes my day. It doesn't take much.pac05-03-2005
Cobby: One more comment before I go home for the day. Lorraine Ferland was in my class, a redhead and she was pretty. She had that beautiful brownish-red hair. I wonder if she was part of that Ferland family who had the store. Root beer popsicles - see, how different people on here help us to remember things? I haven't had one of those since the 60's. That place I remember on North Main with the brook, I remember too there was some type of lawn ornament out front.PAC05-03-2005
I mispelled "famous" in my last post.. sorry I'm lysdexic. :cool:CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-03-2005
For PAC... Quote from a famouse person I know "“Frustrated” needs to take up meditation. Or a take a barbiturate. Dan Ladner wrote an article in Echoes Magazine (a local literary magazine, if you can imagine) about our ‘hood in the fifties and sixties. There’s no ‘hood no more, it was taken by eminent domain to make a wide road. How dumb. I remember Hickey’s pond. George was the last blacksmith in PI, he made all kinds of iron plant pots and twisty curvy lawn ornaments. He fixed my tricycle. His black poodle Max went to Ferlands to fetch him his cigarettes. Mom and I were talking just yesterday about how sad I was when they bulldozed Ferland’s Market -- I still have dreams about the place. The coke cooler, the ice cream freezers, going out in back to get cardboard boxes and milk out of the big wooden coolers with the big steel handles. The wooden floors they oiled once a year. Bubble Up. Fudgesicles. Root beer popsicles. Candy dots on paper. Wax bottles with sweet syrup in them. Squirrel chews. Ida calling out the prices to Mother who sat in the chair a few steps up."CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-03-2005
Your absolutely right D.D., however Maine potatoes are good anytime of the year, not just the new ones. And I remember picking raspberrys and mother canning them (now that's a lost art)so we had enough to last from season to season. And those new peas with fresh cream,new potatoes and good old dairy butter just couldn't be beat.Talk about heaven!! Of coarse the Dr's are all scratching their heads and wondering how we ever survived long enough to retire, right? Good food and clean living, hard work and knowing what to worry about, and what you have( no control over) is the answer.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-03-2005
RL The only problem with your menue is that new potatoes, fiddleheads and fresh raspberries dont all come off at the same time. We can tho, make the Ice cream at most any season, right.DDscarborough, me05-03-2005
I'm just jealous because I can't get fiddleheads down here in TN, but we can get trout here at Cracker Barrel which is very good. Great comment, R.L. I'll tell you what I used to love and still do is rhubarb cobbler. I have seen rhubarb in the stores here. Every year even though we lived on a potato farm, getting those new potatoes out of the ground was exciting and then with the fresh peas or green beans, etc. Thanks, Webmaster for providing this site, we love it!pac05-03-2005
Hey, PAC, your observation of frustrated is probably correct but let's not give up on the fiddleheads just yet. They still sound pretty good to me with some nice fried, Maine potatoes, and some fresh trout from Rocky brook. Then you can top it off with a big raspberry pie and some of mothers homemade ice cream. Just thinking about it makes me want to come home!R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-03-2005
TO FRUSTRATED: Hope you haven't given up on this site yet. Just look at the responce you have been getting. Why not join in, you don't have to know everyone personally, just ask a question or make a comment. Remember, there are no strangers in this world, only people you haven't met yet, and you have to make the effort to meet them or you may find out you are missing out on a great deal in life. Each individual has something to offer, and when you put it all together,how interesting it can become. Please give it a try. Have a GREAT DAY!R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.05-03-2005
I think "frustrated" was disappointed that there wasn't much Aroostook County info on here now, but we have pretty much exhausted that until someone thinks of something new. I mean, how many times can we rehash fiddleheads and whoopie pies!! No offense anyone, but you know what I mean. N Clark - that hit me funny what you said. I got a chuckle out of that. :-)pac05-03-2005
frustrated" If you would like a site that no one talks on then you might like the Portage Lake or Eagle Lake or even the Arrostook Guest Book. Their don't seem to be much gab on them.N ClarkSilver Springs05-03-2005
To frustrated If you do not like the web site don't bother looking at it.For us people who enjoy reading things about people in the County it is great! It's Free and it is very nice of the web master to do it for us all.I am just one of many that really enjoy this site and thank the web master for keeping it going.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.05-03-2005
TO JOEL AND BENNETT...IF THESE PEOPLE HAVE PASSED AWAY, PERHAPS A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY IN PI IS WHAT IS NEEDED. I HAVE FOUND OBITS THERE IN THE ARCHIVES QUITE EASILY AND USUALLY AN OBIT PRETTY MUCH SAYS IT ALL. GOOD LUCK!!FANCYNH05-03-2005
To the students: I'm afraid I don't personally have any info on Jim Dyer or Eva Hoyt Zippel. But hopefully someone on here can help you out. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-03-2005
Hi, I'm working with Bennett Casiddy trying to find any tidbits of info. that any folks out there may have. Id love to hear back. :eek: :cool: :-) :o :D :-( :rolleyes: :-) :confused: :mad: :p ;-) Thanks Frustrated :-) :o :cool: :eek: :-) :rolleyes: :D :-( ;-) :p :mad: :confused: :confused: :confused:Joel WhitakerPresque Isle Maine05-03-2005
Does anyone have any information concerning Eva Hoyt Zippel? I am doing a report for school :-( so I am hoping too find a few last minute details. Thanks BennettBennett CassidyPresque Isle05-03-2005
RL, Great feed back to Frustrated. I'm sure if he bothered to ask a question someone out there would have given him an answer. I didn't live in PI long enough to really know the area but it's nice to hear friends talking about the past and all the good memories along with the chit chat. Frustrated, pop a Xanax, chill or find a site that makes you happy. This one has given me a great deal of entertainment. Linda DuMontLinda Coury DuMontPa05-03-2005
Lots of chatter on here since Friday. Frustrated asked why we don't e-mail people privately - well, because it's more fun to do it on here! I don't know Cobby, I mean, Bobby C. but I just joined in and commented on something he talked about. Sometimes we just make general comments to everyone, other times we address certain people individually. :-)PACNashville, TN05-03-2005
Frustrated : Having grown up in the county and now retired and living Fla. I find this site to be (very interesting). Granted, there are a lot of names I don't recognize, and a lot of memories being rehashed that do not involve me, but the places mentioned are familiar. I have found that when a question is asked about the county, every effort is being made to answer it. I don't understand your problem. If you have asked a question and not gotten an answer, maybe you need to ask again or go on the internet or perhaps to the nearest library. As a last resort, you could ask D.G. but you may not like his answer either !!!R.L.FT.WALTON BCH. FLA.05-03-2005
It seems the same people talk to and address, the same people all the time. Shouldn't you email your friends privately, rather than use this site for your "chatting"? I keep checking the site for info on aroostook, but keep seeing the same people, talking to and addressing the same people, about personal issues that nobody else knows or cares about. What do you think?frustratedwho cares?05-03-2005
Hello everyone, I'm doind research on Jim Dyer. Basically I want to know how he contributed to the community of PI and any good facts on Jim Dyer *include stuff like personal thoughts*...anything basically. Thanks!!Students of PIHSPresque Isle05-02-2005
DG, and other interested parties. I have sitting at my right hand, none other than arthur shields, better known as Buzzy Shields. He says hello to all his old friends and asks questions direct of DG. He wants to know if you have any pictures of your dad, his dad art shields and Jerry smead, and Bud Mckenney , Flying the bush planes in the back country? A lot of this flying was out of Portage.dickdelongscarborough05-02-2005
Okay, I can shut down the warning alarm....LCD is back in the saddle and is okay. Good.DGPI05-02-2005
Good Morning DG,DD,CJ, Back to work and hate Mondays. Wish the week would start on a Tuesday instead. I have not been on line since vacation. Just to busy getting things back to normal. It's a big let down leaving Fl and returning to 50 degree weather with no sun. Very depressing. I was born to be a beach bum, unfortunatly, in the real world I will be working the rest of my life to keep from paying health insurance. Great pictures of all you good looking dudes on the Crown. Keep them coming. Back to Oral Surgery........... Happy Monday to all. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa05-02-2005
DG...you're right, of course; she's much too quiet...perhaps it's jet lag from her trip? I meant my earlier comment as a most kindly observation. You and Chubb looked great back then, and you're both still quite handsome. Tucker: great to hear from you and glad you found the site! Sorry you didn't make it to the reunion several years ago; you were missed! Cobby: I know you're in Florida, but where? And how far is that from Kissimmee? Isn't it your sister, Anne, who just opened the new store in PI?C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida05-02-2005
Re. Hickey's Pond or "the spring" - in the early days (early 50's) we lived on Allen Street, just up from the B&A crossing. We too drank water from Hickey's - I was a primary Acquarian (water carrier), at least weekly dispatched with my wagon and several gallon jugs (or just carrying a jug or two). Gallon jugs were MUCH bigger and heavier back then! In those days, the pond was quite a spot - live ducks, whirligigs (windmills) of various descriptions, and even a footbridge, as I recall. On one trip, I got backed over by a car exiting one of the automotive places between the pond and Allen St. (there were a few) - destroyed the wagon, broke the jugs, but somehow I survived... Of course, I had to pass Mr. Bean's store on the way - a fine place to stop and buy penny candy. Ring anyone else's bell? My perennial question, "Got anything free today?" Occasionally, I struck it rich! Later on, one accessed the spring from South St. - slightly upstream of the pond. Had to have that spring water... Now that I think of it, we were a bit ahead of our time - only a few decades before the mass attraction to Arrowhead, Poland Spring, Perrier, and the like. Guess "Hickey's" might not have conveyed quite the message one might associate with that pristine spring water. Moreover, I don't see many folks with a gallon jug strapped to their hip, even here in SOCAL. Sure was good though! Best wishes to all present and former PQI'ans. TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA05-01-2005
chubby...you are NOT the richest man in CA, and if you really can afford it, get the lazer surgery!yeah right05-01-2005
It's not just April Fool's Day when people get duped, although that has been the historical day for hoaxes since 1582, when Pope Gregory XIII decreed that the new year would start on January 1 instead of April 1. People who continued to celebrate New Year's on April 1 were teased with gag gifts and invitations to nonexistent parties. Mean! But true. I make my living, although modest, by writing. Not for me, but for others.. who are business people, politicians and stuff like that. They make me aware of what their needs are and I send them an outline of what they might think about saying based on who they might need to impress or manipulate. Most of the time these people have other writers who pick up the idea and run with it. These are experts. Well educated people who have a command of the language. Other times they get back to me and want to know how to address a certain segment of the population. This costs more. As far as the left side of Florida goes, it is unobtrusive. One can live here and suffer the heat without being noticed. Cobby B. By the way.. Who in the heck is "Bobby C."? DG ..you made this guy up.. didn't you..CobbyTwo egg , Florida05-01-2005
Chubb...I think youre still handsome. Handsome AND rich. And TY Dena.FANCYNH05-01-2005
cj....Methinks there's something up with LCD; her keyboard is silent. Methinks also that Chubby M. was a fake.DGPI05-01-2005
CM and DG...great photos! Some men just look better with age! LCD and JMT: Don't you agree? JL in CT: are you over your birthday celebration yet?!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee05-01-2005
Jeez, Chubb, it's been a long, long time, in fact, I remember the last time. It was a small party at your home down on Academy. Ain't gonna say who was there, but I recall clearly. That had to be 1961. The photo you submitted is also 1961 taken by my mother in the backyard of my house on Second St. Funny, I also recall clearly her taking that picture with a little Kodak bellows camera, my first. Come to think of it, you're sort of surrounded with eye docs....one on your left in the photo and one in Gardiner. Too bad you did lose those specs; they were made to last forever. New ones are made in China Taiwan. Malta and elsewhere and are fairly expensive and made to last for about 2-3 years. You screwed up, my friend. Bobby C. was way ahead of his time. Good to talk to you. I, however, wonder why anyone could or would live on the left coast or in Florida where Cobby Ballfield hangs his hat. Stay tuned to this channel....more Chubby photos will appear on crownofmaine. Would like to have a hard copy of this photo of you and me.DGPI05-01-2005
For Fancy, message number 3558, I am the Winslow girl you are looking for.DenaPresque Isle05-01-2005
:-)Have a great day!DLWPresque Isle05-01-2005
Now.. Ladies and gentlemen.. I want you to notice. You can't get eyeglass frames like this anymore.. never had to tighten a screw. Now I get expensive designers and they are crap. I could afford to get laser done, but think glasses are cool. These glasses you see in this picture were the best.. Bobby C. told me that in ’60. He said , “Don’t ever lose those glasses Chubb. You will never ever be able to replace them..” Well.. I lost them and have been at the mercy of the “Eye Doctors” ever since.Chubb MichaudCalifornia05-01-2005
Great picture, Chubb! -And for Dick Graves: Yep, that's actually him. --Saw him just last summer, and that's what the handsome devil looks like now. (-Almost as good-looking as me! ;-) )Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME04-30-2005
I was the Handomest man in P.I. in '59. This is me now... the richest guy in California. DG doesn't believe this is me.Chubb MichaudCalifornia04-30-2005
BAS Young people are funny. Worry about us old farts. I was funny like that when I was younger. My Dad was about 70 and was putting the storm windows in on the second floor. The old wooden ones. Heavy stuff. I had been in the army ..and worked in Algeria , Saudi,Libya..ect .ect and I was visiting home. I looked up and said.. "Careful Dad.. do you want me to do that?" He looked down and said, "Looks to me like you got plenty of your own to worry about. I'm fine." Now I'm older and I'm getting the same crap from the younger generation. Bobby C.Bobby C.Largo,Florida04-30-2005
Pac, I think you've got the right place. That probably is what it was like when you saw it. Later than ‘ 60. The spring got condemned and the little pond disappeared and probably was only a little brook later.Bobby C.Largo,Florida04-29-2005
Hello all from sunny southern Maine. Hope you all had to not dig too much to get out your snow shovels today. As for down here, almost had to dig out our canoes this morning as the mighty Androscoggin River overflowed some of it's banks in downtown Auburn. Does seem nice to see the sun after nearly a week straight of hard, soaking rains. Anyhow, hello to all and take care. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-29-2005
I must be thinking of something different on north main. It was a little brook running alongside someone's property.pac04-29-2005
Pac ..Was a wooden box on the street with a pipe comin' out of it. Always flowing. We got drinking water there 'cause the city water was heavily whacked with Chlorine. There was another well. Behind the Hickey house that fed their duck pond. No Big Mac's across the street then ..Just the Ferland's Grocery store, which fed the neighborhoodBobby C.Largo,Florida04-29-2005
Jeanne T... Happened to run into your cousin Jimmy C. the other day. He was gathering old P.I.'s for a far-distant class reunion, so we traded pictures. This is one he laid at my feet, as it were, a photo for which I've been waiting 45 years. It's a picture of me and Bobby on graduation day in June of 1960. I was simply overwhelmed! I've made several copies and would love to send you one, that is, if you don't have it.DGPI04-29-2005
Another comment to Bobby C about the spring. I do remember it well now, another image just came to mind. I remember the spring running along one side of their house along the side lawn.pac04-29-2005
Good morning.....I'll chime in with the weather here....it's 70 now, at 9 am, and will be 90 today, BUT, they say a "cold front" is coming tonite and overnite will go down into the 50's. Probably, it's the last cold front where we'll really notice the difference. Pam, I have many good pictures of the barn, I'll send you some in your birthday card in a couple of weeks. To me, that barn, being so large, was a landmark. It surely must look empty with it gone. I don't think I want to see it. It's not only the barn tho, the potato house on the other side of the road is falling down and Gramp's beloved camp has fallen into disrepair and the fishpond (2 of them)is nothing but weeds now. It's sad to see it, especially when we know how much work went into the place by all of us to keep it looking good. Gramp kept everything repaired and mowed and looking good. I remember hollering at him once because he was up on the potato house roof fixing something and he was 75 yrs young at the time. He said "Hell, I'm alright!!" and he was.BAS04-29-2005
Shock! Late for snow, isn't it? I too had coffee on the patio (64*) this morning. It will be 89* here today. The down side is that we have been cutting the lawn and doing yard work since February. OK, the truth. I've been paying the lawn service since February. I hope that your stay warm and enjoy the quiet of a Spring surprise from mother nature. Regards, VVhHot, humid Houston04-29-2005
JC just told me to look at the North Main webcam which I did, but hey, check out the scenic cam - look at that snow!!!PAC04-29-2005
My parents went to dances at the Ginn Pavilion. I do remember out on that road where they processed peas. I remember those big machines.PAC04-29-2005
Pam, I know what you mean about the changes. The first time I went home and Ginn's Pavilion was no longer there, it was very sad. I don't know if it was more sad to see it gone or to see it in such poor shape before. Gramp would have had a fit to see it like that. Now the side of his potato house is caving in. In fact, it has been that way for several years so I can't believe it's still standing. I love the smell of lilacs and that's one thing we don't have so I buy candles that smell like lilacs. It's just not the same though. I heard on Good Morning America that Maine was getting snow and couldn't believe it, but seeing is believing! Have a good weekend everyone. We are expecting temps close to 90 by Sunday.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach!04-29-2005
Bobby C... I do remember that artesian spring that you mentioned, if it's the one I am thinking of, probably the only one on North Main, on the same side of the street as McDonalds, I think.PAC04-29-2005
GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE IN THE COUNTY! HAD MY MORNING COFFEE ON THE DECK AT 5:30 THIS A.M. AND IT WAS 66 DEGREES. BROUGHT UP THE SITE AND SEEN SNOW, COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES! AS MUCH AS I LOVE HOME (THE COUNTY)THINK I WILL STAY WHERE I'M AT, A WHILE LONGER. SNOW IS GREAT AT CHRISTMAS BUT I PREFER SPRING FLOWERS THIS TIME OF YEAR. I CAN HEAR THE COMMENTS NOW, (THE WHIMP). WELL, THE WHIMP IS GOING BACK TO THE DECK FOR COFFEE, CARE TO JOIN ME?R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-29-2005
Pac, you don't know me, but I know the pain that is felt when places that are memories get gone. Our little old house on Main Street is no longer there; I remember the Lilac and apple trees that my Dad planted and friends like the Baressi family next door. The artesian spring that the Hickey family had across the street, all the wonderful stuff. The summers. The winters. Growing up in Aroostook.. Had to pick potatoes for a bike. The Campbell Family came and picked us up in the morning. Don’t know how they ever put up with us. An experience worth millions. Bobby C.Bobby C.Largo,Florida04-28-2005
We had some of the most beautiful lilac bushes on our farm. The man who lived there after we no longer lived there, he cut down the lilac bushes!!! :-(PAC04-28-2005
Ron McPherson was telling me that our old barn on the Parkhurst Siding Road has fallen, so JC drove out by there last night and saw it. How different the whole place must look now especially with the barn gone. I like to think of it as I remember it when it looked nice there. Another part of history gone.PACNashville, TN04-28-2005
63 candels "Doo Wop Doo Wop." Big deal. Take another day off DG and get into training. I'm gonna' have a round or two with yew when we are 83. Can you get in shape in the next twenty years?Bobby C.Largo,Florida04-27-2005
LCD This should be closer, I was chicken last night. Pax ArchArch04-27-2005
DG, now that I'm "exposed" let me join in on the Birthday Wishes...altough the song went "16 Candles"..not 63! My mom at 90 said "I may be 90 on the outside, but I'm still 16 in my heart". What a life she had!Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyChelsea, ME04-27-2005
Arch, Beautiful cake but I was not able to see 63 Candles. LindaLCDPA04-27-2005
Hello all...Well, I was right about the fog melting the snow faster (I think Bill Cleaves told me that), and Arch, you did good with the cake!PACNashville, TN04-27-2005
Many thanks for the b'day greetings. I reckon Arch topped it all off with the cake..thanks. It's my homemade rule which allows me NEVER to work on my b'days...NEVER. Everyone should have his or her b'days off to do whatever and whenever he or she wishes (I don't mean rob banks and the like). Perhaps it should be one's constitutional right, right?DGPI04-27-2005
Someone(I think ARCH) mentioned a book by one of the Winslow girls..I was wondering if someone could tell me the title and the author. Thank you.FANCYNH04-27-2005
DG Hope your birthday was a great one. Many wonderful wishes going your way. :-)FANCYNH04-27-2005
Couldnt resist, Many Happy Returns DG Pax ArchArch04-26-2005
Dick DeLong...I get your messages...don't know why mine aren't floating...please e-mail me your phone#...will call you and C.mcg..Meta GClelsea (pop 5)04-26-2005
Question for today: I used to own an interest in a ski resort, and I can tell you that FOG melts snow faster than rain water.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-26-2005
Excellent Site!RicardaParis04-26-2005
My bride, Claudette shields is wondering about class of "57". is anything planned for that great occasion????dickdelongscarborough04-26-2005
Hey, my big sister, class of '56, is wondering if anyone is putting a class reunion together for next summer. It would be their 50th. Have any of you heard of such an event?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME04-26-2005
Happy Birthday Dr. Ricardo Gravez. You are a great asset to Maine and the World. Am I late again?CobbyLargo,Florida04-26-2005
THANKS FLOYD, AT MY AGE I CAN USE ALL THE HELP I CAN GET, ESPECIALLY DEFENDING MYSELF AGAINST A (YOUNG) WHIPPER SNAPPER LIKE D.G. !!!!R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-26-2005
O.K., D.G. NOT SURE IT WOULD DO ANY GOOD FOR THE VIEWERS TO ASK( ME ) ABOUT THE COLORS MY PARENTS CHOSE WHEN I WAS BORN. I WOULDN'T REMEMBER. PERHAPS YELLOW???? OBVIOUSLY MY MEMORY DOESN'T SERVE ME AS WELL AS YOUR'S DOES.R.L. A.K.A. PETUNIAFT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-26-2005
Hey DG Leave RL out of it.She can say anything she wants in my play book.After all we are family.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.04-26-2005
DD, It was such a great 10 days. Came home to rain and 40degrees. Not Nice. Back to work since we plan to do Hawaii next April. I guess that means no early retirement. My only salvation is I will never be as old as Dick Graves............. LindaLCDWilkes Barre, Pa04-26-2005
Viewers...As far as R.L. is concerned, brush off that softball, "take the boy out of the country" stuff. Ask R.L. what color the clothes were which R.L.'s parents chose when R.L. was born. Don't say blue because you'll wrong. Whaddya say now, viewers?DGPI04-26-2005
HI FLOYD, IN STUART GOOD TO SEE YOU ARE BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS. ISN'T IT AMAZING THE THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM THIS SITE AND KEEP UP WITH THE FOLKS BACK HOME? SEE THEY HAVE TAKEN THE BOY OUT OF THE COUNTY BUT NOT THE COUNTY OUT OF THE BOY, SO TO SPEAK!R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-26-2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY D. G. !! NOW I KNOW WHY YOU ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE, ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN AROUND AS LONG AS YOU HAVE HAS GOT TO HAVE EXPERIENCED A FEW THINGS IN LIFE! SORRY ABOUT THAT. TOLD YOU PAY BACKS ARE HELL! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE TO COME.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH., FLA.04-26-2005
Does any one know why the WAGM TV web site is not working? It's nice to watch the local news.I sent them an e-mail but got no responce. Hope everyone in the County has a good day.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.04-26-2005
Hi LCD welcome back. Its hard to leave that weather down there isnt it. Please post your E address. I dont seem to have it on this machine.dick delongscarborough, me04-26-2005
Hooray, hooray for DG today If you go see him, you don't have to stay Just sit awhile and have a ball He's sure to please one and all His place is fine, all spic and span After last fall, I'm a fan! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR. GRAVESPACNashville, TN04-26-2005
Hi All, Just got back from beautiful Fl. Never long enough. Just wanted to make sure everyone on the Crown wishes the good Dr. Graves a Very Happy 63rd Birthday. You're doing great Dick for an old man. Many Happy and Healthy Returns. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa04-26-2005
No..Shorty, I'll never retire.I spend every dollar I can get my hands on... and I got my hands on a few.CobbyLargo,Florida04-26-2005
Cobby: What do you do down there in Florida? Are you retired?shorty04-26-2005
Meta, I don't need my eyes done. I go by feel. Am composing an E-mail for you. Didn't realize how complicated my life was untill I took on that task. D.G.,there was(at least one} sheep in P.I. . I seen the fur.CobbyLargo,Florida04-26-2005
OK, DG..have nothing to "hide"...but surely you jest when you use the word "exposed"!! RBS sure remember the horse back rides with Bunny..I still miss my "Macy". BC...had your eyes examined by DC lately? Well, I've got to get out my shotgun and go shoot some of the alligators in my back yard. After the weekend monsoon they're doing the Alligator Rock!!Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyChelsea, ME04-26-2005
mcg59 - We used to do alot of horse riding together. Also with Bunny and Anne T. Great times.RBSMo.04-25-2005
mcg '59........is it time for you to expose youself? I got a feeling that B.C. is itchin' to do it for you. I got pictues of you, but I'll hold back (out of respect for your privacy, but I can't speak for BC)DGPI04-25-2005
Yah.. shorty but it was a long time ago. It was our town then... and mcg was one of the best lookin' girls in town. Picure is of the Saturday movies we used to make out to.CobbyLargo,Florida04-25-2005
DeWitt....Sure, just call me at the office. I'd be happy to join you and Paul..DGPI04-25-2005
Viewers.....RBS is the other fellow baring himself. Photo was 1962 at his camp at Portage. Anyone out there know who RBS is? meg '59 might know. cj might know. LCD should know. Those were the best of times and like RBS said....not much mattered then. B.C. will pay for his deed, although the photo ain't bad. Besides, we were only 20.DGPI04-25-2005
To DG. Dick, my plans at the moment are to come to PI, and would like for you to join Paul Higgins and me for a cup of coffee at the Northeastland Hotel coffee shop while I'm in town. I'll pin down the dates soon.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-25-2005
Hey DG That picture that Bobby C. posted says it all. Those were the best of times. Not much mattered back then.RBS04-25-2005
You're right, there are lots of initials on here. It's just easier to type in two or three letters instead of our long names. Many of us know each other, but newcomers would be left wondering. I can think of VH, PAC, JC, JMT, CJ, EB, DG, RAD, RL, and LCD. Those are a few that come to mind. I don't even know all of them personally, but I know "of them" if you know what I mean. Arch, I miss seeing your comments on here. Hope all is well with you. After having a few days in the high 80's, it's nice to have an overcast day and a 66* temp here in the Capital City of the great state of TX!BASAustin, TX (65*)04-25-2005
Who is mcg anyway? The only people I remember who lived on Summer Street were the Gallaghers (Neuman,aka Bobby). I don't remember his mother's name. This guestbook is getting to be a "mystery" site with everyone using just initials. :Dshorty04-25-2005
This is the DG and Bobby S. "Summit meeting at the "Lake". Must give 'em credit. They pulled out of this tailspin, one to become an internationally recognized I-doctor and the other an accomplished commercial pilot where as I, with all the talent in the world accomplished.... Nada CobbyCobbyLargo,Florida04-25-2005
BC...I remember you, way back when Sr. Benedicta was preparing her yearly operettas and invited a group of young Catholics from St. Mary's to perform in her little events. I think mcg had quite a few singing parts in those performances, too! Sometimes Dan Ladner was enscripted to play piano. RdG:....happy beleated birthday! LCD...have a safe trip home!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL04-24-2005
Ohmygod!! DC this is how I remember BC. This trip back 50 years + certainly bring back LOTS of No. Main St./Summer St. memories and all of us "kids" who grew up there. Send me your e-mail address and I'll fill you in. By the way BC...I remember how you drove our 7th grade teacher, RH, to the brink!! As I say to my kids and grandkids..."SOME things just NEVER change". Would love to hear from you all.mcg '59Chelsea, ME04-23-2005
Ed Bonenfant: I was up to Presque Isle last weekend to visit with my Dad. Went out to the Parkhurst Road and in fact drove in around your grandfather's old place. All I saw was trucks and tractors with Cavendish ( Irving) written all over them. The buildings (which used to be a showcase in that area) are all run down. (Including that beautiful home) I'm sure you're aware of this. Say Hi to your Dad and your uncle Jack for meRADNova Scotia04-23-2005
Regarding Cobby Ballfield (last time, I promise), a.k.a. B.C., here's a 1959 photo of the scoundrel and rogue. Looks like he and Dick Cheney are bosom buddies...Halliburton and all. Let's see.....Cheney has screwed the taxpayers for millions and millions. Wonder if B.C. has his pocket full greenbacks, too...they being bosom buddies and all (maybe)DGPI04-23-2005
DG said I probably don't have any hair now..well I got uglier but I got hair.CobbyLargo,Florida04-23-2005
mcg '59.. I posted a message for you before E.B., but it got lost in cyberspace. I would have had you in a heartbeat looking through the '59 yearbook if only I had paid better attention to the initials. Yes, you grew up just above B.C. He and I are in frequent contact via e-mail. A few weeks ago he was in PI and promised to knock on my door, but he failed to do so. Now he promises to do so this May when he returns. We'll see. He has lots of tales to tell......Nice talkin' to you.DGPI04-22-2005
E.B. How did you know it was Bobby Caulfield? Oh, yes, now it's a bit clear to me....his father was in the banking business. That's the connection, isn't it? What a scoundrel and a rogue and miscreant. Betcha meg '59 could tell a few sordid tales about our mutual friend, B.C., alias Cobby Ballfield. Perhaps she will....DGPI04-22-2005
Well, DG..ititials you posted are incorrect...MCG initials are same maiden and now, widowed. Had our 45th class reunion this summer. Hi Dane..glad to see you check on this craziness now and then. (Son of MCG). Yeah, grew up on Summer St. (Way before McDonalds) and went to the our Cunningham 7th grade with Bob C. That was the year they made Main St. a "four lane highway!!) "Those were the days, my friend, thought they'd never end...however....Those were the BEST OF TIMES. Love to Sherry and Dan.mcg'59Chelsea, ME04-22-2005
DG...It's Friday and I'm giddy as usual on Fridays. I'm sitting here laughing thinking of the expression you must have thinking of who this joker is. How will you ever get back at him?PAC04-22-2005
I think it's your pal, Bobby Caulfield.member04-22-2005
Your right Doc. G....he got ya good...just reserve the first letters of the first and last name that he used when he wrote that message.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Maine04-22-2005
DG Check your year book class of 59 look for some one with the Int. of M. C. G. that lived on Summer ST.son of mcgkansas04-22-2005
BORN AND RAISED IN WASHBURN 1950 TO 1969. THANKS FOT THE WEBCAMBARRY MARTINOSWEGO, NY04-22-2005
meg'59.... Yes, no question that Nate W. could have pulled something like that off, in fact, he'd be a very like suspect. However, I know who orchestrated that diabolical plot to fool and embarrass poor old DG. Here's a clue (now listen closely)...he had rusty red (probably white and mostly gone by now) hair, father was a banker and the family lived on north Main St. on the river side. He often wore the same sport coat in order to confuse the teachers making them perceive that he was a serious student when, in fact, he was burning outhouses and spreading toilet paper around the town rather than doing his homework. He, too, was class of '59. No doubt now you know exactly who it is. His middle name initial is "T"....for "tomfoolery". Now....I can't figure out who meg '59 is. I have all the yearbooks right in front of me, but you escape me. How about a clue or two.DGPI04-22-2005
Hi DG...methinks you got your leg pulled. A certain member of the class of '58 who played BB and was a "Flying V" could pull off something like this! (Initials of N.W.) Just a thought!!mcg '59Chelsea, ME04-22-2005
Clarence Keegan was a wonderful Vice-Principal at Presque Isle High School. He was very well liked by the students, even those he had to disipline, because he believed respect was a two-way street. He could disipline a student one day and the next day slap them on the back and tell them that he was glad to see them. There were many years after his absence that P.I.H.S. students could have used a man of his caliber. His shoes have been hard to fill!! He has relatives in the P.I. area, all you need to do is open the telephone book.AndreaMapleton04-21-2005
Hello, does anyone know Clarence Frank Keegan? :confused: If so can you e-mail me, I'm doing a project on him. He use to run the Keegan drive-in restaurant by Fairmont Cemetery. Basically, I'm trying to find what his contributions were to the city of Presque Isle while he was alive. Thanks! *great site*! :DMichael YuPresque Isle, Maine04-21-2005
There were bigger ones. Actually my Uncle Alphonse did these pictures.FANCYNH04-21-2005
How's this for potatoes??FANCYNH04-21-2005
Cobby B....Thinking it over, methinks you're a phony with a phony bolony story and a plastic banana photo. I can understand the peanut butter thing, but living in a warehouse on a bed of discarded (intentional pun) wool, surviving -20 degrees in the dead of winter is over the top. Reckon you'd better buy a comb, climb out of your street-side cardboard box and go to work. Such a story!!!!DGPI04-21-2005
I have proof that spring is on the way. I was driving home in the dark tonight and saw moths! Yes, moths! The temp is way way up to 38 and those critters are already out and hunting for something to eat. They didn't even have boots or mittens on. Maybe they'll eat some of our snow! I hope so.jojekwww.elate.pl04-21-2005
:-) Hi L & M. Glad you two are having a great time. I've been thinking about you gals. While the weather has been good here, I know that it has been just a tad warmer there! I'll just have to drool over Mae's tan when she comes home!! Have a wonderful time with what time you have left!AndreaMapleton04-20-2005
Cobby B.. I certainly don't recall the peanut butter incident, but if I really did, I'm glad. However, the story of you and your family surviving in a place with only beds of wool to keep you warm through the winter is a bit wild. What years....1940's, 1950's?DGPI04-20-2005
I used to live in Presque Isle when I was a kid,but I didn't know very many people. We lived in some kind of barn or something. It was behind the warehouses on the Canadian Pacific tracks and I remember there was a lot of sheep wool on the floor. We would pile it up to stay warm in winter. Finally my dad gave up and we moved to Florida with the carnival.I remember DG though... He brought us some peanut butter once.Cobby BallfieldTwo Egg, Florida04-20-2005
For some of your benefit I had a birthday this past Tuesday(19th) and all my life I have been 7 days older than DG. You figure.RADNova Scotia04-20-2005
LCD....While you girls are sailing the intercoastals, poor Dick is home watching the snow melt. What's fair about that? Woe is me....DGPI04-20-2005
Hi Andrea, Mae is behind me and just wanted to say hi to you. Hope you're not to busy planting flowers. Having a great time and hate to go back north. L & MLCDPa visiting inFL04-20-2005
Good Morning D.G. from the Coury gals in FL. We have a boat trip planned for today on the intercoastal for a four hour trip. We'll head where the sun shines. Have a good day. LindaLCDPA04-20-2005
Dinar... We read Deutsch here....keep your religion to yourself. Not a subject this site is meant to encompass.......dgDGPI04-20-2005
PAC See you have yankie's visiting from P.I. and Easton. My guests are from P.I. and Easton also. They flew down. Returning on Thursday. Looks like they may have some pretty weather when they get back. They are leaving here with great tans, hopefully they will last until the sun warms them up at home. Wonder if your guests know mine? Small world, isn't it?R.L.FT. WALTON BCH, FLA.04-19-2005
Near as I can figure what that means is, Our goal is it to further assure by modern music, humans of God word. This request, young people within and above all the Kirche/....compliments of BabelFish babelfish.altavista.com :DFANCYNH04-19-2005
Ok fresh trout new potatoes,fiddelheads and I like a good bag of Humpty Dumpty potatoe chips.Arch keep eating those fries it will keep me working. :-)Jim CChapman M E04-19-2005
Ed... nope, all they brought was the dog! You know, I was thinking the same thing about fiddleheads, but it may still be too early for them. They are not actually staying with me, they are staying with my sister-in-law; but who knows, maybe she requested some goodies from Maine, and I won't get any!pac04-19-2005
PAC that struck me funny....hopefully their trunk is full of fiddleheads.Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me04-19-2005
The Yankees are here! I've got relatives visiting from Presque Isle and Easton. :-) And they drove!PACNashville, TN04-19-2005
It looks like the red hot dogs are winning. How about a plate of new potatoes, fiddleheads, and red hot dogs, with whoopie pies for dessert? I will have to dig out the recipe for the whoopie pies. What wonderful reminiscing - is anyone getting hungry? Oh, and BTW, real dairy butter on the potatoes and fiddleheads for me. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts04-19-2005
The last time I was in your beautiful town of Presque Isle was 'way back in 1970 or there-a-bouts with my husband and 4 children!! I loved it there, and each time we came to New Brunswick to visit my hubbys family I just counted the days 'till we got to drive over the border to Presque Isle!!!It was just so beautiful there and the homes were so unique and country!!! I had a great time browsing around the stores, also visiting my in-laws out on Washburn Road, Gerald and Carol. Hopefully I will beable to come back and visit on my summer vacation. Have a super-day!!!Karen PelkeyHamilton, Ontario04-19-2005
Having a major nostalgia trip here - Dick Graves, Carol-Jean, Waldo Libbey, Chubb Michaud, the Roma Cafe and many other familiar names from way back... I haven't had this much fun (reading this guestbook) since the hogs ate my little brother... Been in SOCAL for a while now - 18 years AFTER 20 years in USAF AFTER 4 years in college - my PIHS eddication suggests 42+ years since "running wild" in the county. Oops - I forgot the brief stint teaching HS in Ashland, before being chased into USAF by Katrina Andersen (nothing personal)- anybody else remember Katrina??? I've been impressed, in recent visits, with the mini-museum at the airport that bears DG's thumbprint -kudos for that, Dick. Best wishes to all displaced Mainiacs, stranded regrettably far from "home", blessedly in a more hospitable climate. Hats off to those who thrive in that character enhancing region. TBGTucker GrantWestlake Village, CA04-19-2005
Fiddleheads you can call W S Wells & Sons at 1-207-645-3393 and order them by the case. Dose anyone know of a Herb Wilson in the County? :confused:N CLARKSilver Springs FL04-18-2005
Hi Myrna, how about posting that whoopie pie recipe? ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-18-2005
For those of you who are from away and like good french fries look in your frozen foods section for McCains, I have found them down here in Texas and they were packed in Easton. Pax ArchArch04-18-2005
It seems that most people who have moved away from Maine, generally want to take some of the same things back with them when they visit: red hot dogs, fiddleheads, new potatoes, chocolate coconut doughnuts, and whoopie pies (if they can be found). I wonder what the #1 favorite would be? BTW, my husband used to make the whoopie pies for Condon's Bakery in P. I. years ago, so we now can make them any time we want them.....sooooo good!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Masschuestts04-18-2005
Hannaford stores in NH and Mass sell fresh fiddleheads when seasonal and have canned fiddleheads and pickled in jars from spring through summer. $4.99 lb for fresh and $2.49 for a can. FYI...also red hot dogs and whoopie pies, and of course , potatos packaged in Mars Hill.BillMass04-18-2005
What a beautiful day! It is a sunny 70s day here and we are promised 80s for Wednesday. It looks to be a nice day in P.I., too, albeit a bit cooler. This is cooking up to be some serious spring fever for sure!! I know it's time to be concerned about flooding along the St. John in Aroostook. I recall Ft. Fairfield being flooded out many times - what's the potential look like this year?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Masssachusetts04-18-2005
I have been using that cam view (Mic Mac) for my computer wallpaper view both summer and winter for ages, Great View :D Pax ArchArch04-17-2005
Viewers.. Thanks to the S.W. Cowboy (Nate G.), I've discovered another great videocam site of P.I.. Go to hazecam.net and scroll to Presque Isle. A marvelous shot of the base area up around Skyway School. The camera is located at MicMac Health Center just down the road from the school. There are other live cams included. HAZECAM.NETDGPI04-17-2005
Hi Rebecca: You win the lolly pop! I had a feeling you would be the one who figured it out. No offence D.G., WITH SO LITTLE TO GO ON YOU DID ONE HECK OF A JOB. And I still like the name Petunia better than Rosie!!Can we leave it at that? 71 DEGREES HERE TODAY BUT P.I. Looks pretty darn good too. Have a great evening everyone.R.L. / PETUNIA BIG.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-15-2005
Rebecca, I work in Oral Surgery. How about a no novacain job. LLCD04-15-2005
LCD, I won't because I've worked for a Dentist - that person's threat to send whoever did expose them, to the dentist, makes me not want to be the one. Sorry!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-15-2005
OK, so who is going to spill the beans by telling us????????????? LLCDPA04-15-2005
I KNOW WHO YOU ARE NOW!! RBLRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-15-2005
RL I thought for sometime you MIGHT be a female - still searching here. Now I know why you knew Dennis? ? By the end of the day, the roaster may have its' ear of corn.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-15-2005
D.G. YOU DIDN'T READ THE MEANING BEHIND THE MESSAGE. I KNEW IT WAS COWBOY CALVIN, THAT'S WHY I THREATENED THE ROUTE CANAL. SINCE YOU SAID NATE WAS A FRIEND OF YOURS I (ASSUMED) YOU HAD ALREADY TOLD HIM, SO I MAY AS WELL SAY HI. CALVIN'S MOM AND SISTER ARE MY HOUSE GUESTS THAT I REFERRED TO. O.K., PAY BACKS ARE HELL BUT IF YOU INSIST,DOES ANYBODY RECOGNIZE THE NAME LARGE? DOUBT IT,IT'S MY PRESENT LAST NAME. NOW WOULDN'T YOU PREFER PETUNIA OVER THAT? HAVE A GREAT EVENINGR.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-14-2005
Petunia Big.....I reckon your time has run out; you've taken too much time to reveal yourself and still the viewers don't know. Bet most have assumed you're a guy, right? Guess what, viewers.....he's a she with the first name Rose and it wasn't Nate who told because he doesn't know. Actually it was your nephew (C.P.) who spilled the beans. Now you're half exposed. What's next, Rosie?DGPI04-14-2005
Gosh,could R.L.be somebody by the name of Lamoreau??Perhaps Ray??If you are,you don't know me,but I sure know you.Do Vaughan or Babe Fitzherbert ring a bell????Mars Hill Eh???? :-) :-) :-) ;-) ;-) ;-)R. B.Port St. Lucie,Florida04-14-2005
PAC SORRY I NEVER FARMED BUT CUT PLENTY OF SEED AND PICKED MY SHARE OF POTATOES. D.G. IS SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR OR JUST DARN LUCKY. HE IS THREATENING TO REVEAL WHO I AM. HOPE HE TALKS TO THE S.W. COWBOY BEFORE HE DOES.PAYBACKS ARE HELL. BY THE WAY ,D.G. SINCE YOU KNOW WHO I AM, SAY HI TO NATE FOR ME.R.L./ A.K.A. PETUNIA BIGFT.WALTON BCH. FLA.04-14-2005
Question for R.L. -- Were you formerly a potato farmer in Aroostook County? I can think of someone with your initials, but I really doubt that is you.pac04-14-2005
My name is Bee and I am 12 years old. I found your site through the search and would like to ask you to visit my indoor racing blog in return thank youBaby Bee04-14-2005
D.G., I heard from the S.W. COWBOY AND WE MET AT THE O.K. Coral for a shoot out. Guess who won? He survived but I scheduled him for a root canal in your office, decided your root canal skills would have to be( as good) as his shooting skills!! If not, he deserves what he gets. Have house guests from P.I. FOR A FEW DAYS. TIME IS LIMITED. Will get back later. Hope everyone in P.I. IS HAVING A GREAT DAY!!!PETUNIA BIGFT. WALTON BCH. FLA04-14-2005
Oh my gosh, Candy Hawkins? I'm so happy that you found this site. E-mail me and let me know what you have been doing for the last 30 years! And, how your family is doing. Isn't this a great opportunity to hear about (and talk to)people you haven't talked to in years?Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach04-14-2005
Nice site!Candace HawkinsBrewer, Maine04-14-2005
We didn't have to leave our farm on the Parkhurst Siding Road to get fiddleheads. They were abundant on both sides of the road. We picked them by the grocery sack full. But....oh.....the cleaning! Looking back on it, it was fun, tho I'm sure I didnt think so at the time.BASAustin (80*)04-13-2005
LCD...fiddleheads coming to Florida with Bill and Mae?? Mmmmmmmm.........C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee04-13-2005
LCD....The Gerrishes are bringing fiddleheads to Florida? Obviously they're last years and probably the taste left the planet about 6 months ago. Should taste like straw by now. However, the red hotdogs will make up for that, especially with a couple of cold brewskis to swaller 'em down with, right, pardner?DGPI04-13-2005
I used to be able to buy them in the big markets in NH but I have not seen them in years and I look every time I go. I have seen them in the freezer section of stores in upper Maine. Well. another week and I'll be able to pick my own :D :D :DFANCYNH04-13-2005
Re: fiddleheads. Firstly they were all along the Aroostock River. We always got them on the islands just above Guerettes store. Used to take a boat over just after the water went down. Secondly, McCains Frozen foods of Florenceville, NB processes thousands of tonnes of them and you can buy them in the frozen food section where McCains foods are located.RADNova Scotia04-13-2005
I think I remember that foam too from the starch plant.pac04-13-2005
Neil, Thanks for the info. I know the exact spot but we did have massive flooding last week end here in Pa as well. We were within two feet of going over the dike but managed to make the creating level. I'm leaving for FL on Sat for 10 days. My sister from PI will be joining us with her husband. Hopefully the Gerrish family will not forget the red dogs and fiddleheads....... I'll keep that spot in mind for next year. Thanks for the reminder Tracey. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPA04-13-2005
I remember picking fiddleheads with my Mom when I was young. She was terrified of snakes. We picked a lot of them because she had customers in town and sold them for 50 cents a pound. Last time I saw them in the market they were 3.99 a pound. We have them here in NH. I transplanted several plants many years ago into my garden. They took good and have spread. I am not R.L.FANCYNH04-13-2005
Petunia Big.... Sorry, but if you don't reveal yourself soon, I'll have to do the job for you. Besides, there's a tall, white-haired retired general, a.k.a. S.W. Cowboy who now knows your identity and just might spill the beans himself. So, come clean, drop out of the witness protection program and tell the viewers who you are.DGPI04-13-2005
HI D.G. THE CODE NAME SUITS ME FINE. EXPECT ONE OF THOSE BIG MOUTH PATIENCE IN YOUR OFFICE WITH A BLACK EYE SOON. WISH YOU HAD BECOME A DENTIST, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND A ROUTE CANAL IMMEDIATELY FOR THIS PATIENT. HAVE A GREAT EVENING AND THANKS FOR KEEPING THE SECRET. AND FOR BEING POLITE, YOU COULD HAVE USED PETUNIA PIG.R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-12-2005
DG, Thanks for the reply. I remember the "foam" just as you have described it. VhvhHouston04-12-2005
The location that N Clark speaks of would be about 10 minutes south of Milford. ( I am originaly from Sussex, NJ- another 5 minutes from Port Jervis.) It runs along the Delaware river there. Port Jervis is currently under water in quite a few spots from the current rain they have had there. :-)TraceyCaribou04-12-2005
Linda I was on RT209 where there is a boat landing and the side of the hill has been dugout and is used for a parking lot. It was just about this time of year. The only thing wrong is you are not seposed to remove any thing but berrys and nuts. BUT I DIDN ClarkS S04-12-2005
I wonder if there are even that many places to pick fiddleheads in the county anymore. Forty years ago even the ones we knew of were kept secret. They are probably few and far between.pac04-12-2005
Neil Clark, I am only 45 min from Port Jarvis. I wish I knew your spot because it would be worth the drive. I have to wait until I go to Maine in July and dig into my sisters freezer. Can't get enough of them. LLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa04-12-2005
Has anyone wondered why the various religion are in conflict with some other religion. For example: Islamic is in conflict with Judaism. Judaism is in conflict with Christianity. Protestants don't consider the Catholic Pope as their spiritual leader; and Baptists don't recognize their Baptist neighbors at Hooter! That is, if you have a Hooters in town.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-12-2005
Good morning all it is a beautiful day here in FL. On the subject of where fiddle heads grow I have picked them as far south as Pennsylvania on the Delaware water gap south of Port Jarvis.They also grow in Alaska :-)Neil clarkSilver Springs FL.04-12-2005
Reading the comments about the Starch Factory on Dyer St. I guess since the starch factory when out of business, the Maine Potato Board is now sending the culls out-of-state, so that the farmers can get rid of what was originally sent to the starch factory or dumped.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-12-2005
Good Morning everyone, I was telling my daughter about a corny little saying that I heard on the radio when I was a kid ... "Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, buy your cars at Skippy Carroll's". I think i listened to WEGP. Something else I remember about spring was my mother and I picking dandelion greens, it was fun picking them but I did not like to eat them. Now I can see something like that for sale in the natural health food stores. I do like fiddle heads. Used to eat them with little brook trout in the spring, i thought that was Mana from heaven. I have heard that fiddleheads only grow in northern Maine and Michigan(?)I think. We would sit for hours as a family and shake out fiddle heads, and wash them. I hope everyone has a great day.Joy Nightingale Courtneykuna, id04-12-2005
vh.....The date of closing of the P.I. Starch Factory has always eluded me. It was sometime in the '60's but can't pinpoint the year. It and others were closed because of what they were spewing into the rivers and streams from whence we took our drinking water. I remember the awful smell during the warm summer coming off the P.I Stream. Also recall the foaming action of effluence near where the spewing occurred. Yuck! The P.I. Starch Co. had been started way back at the turn of the century by Thomas Phair. Without the early starch factories, farmers would have had no market for their potatoes when the price was low or when their stored potatoes began to go bad. Starch was big thing back then....used mainly to starch clothes and later as a food additive and thickening agent and widely used in the paper-making process. Most of our starch is now imported, like everythng else......DGPI04-12-2005
I was just looking at the 5 mile ice jam in the Allagash. Have there been any problems with the Presque Isle Stream flooding this year? I remember the high water one Spring when it was up to Riverside Drive and swamping Downing Lumber on the opposite side of the stream. Impressive power. DG - This is a Cobweb Rattler for you. What year did the "Starch company" on Dyer Street cease operations? Regards, vhvhhouston04-11-2005
Ebay is selling a photo album with pictures of people from Milo, Lincoln,and Presque Isle. I didn't know anyone, but you might. I'm from Milo. Put the town in the search box and see if it comes up.ElizabethMaine04-11-2005
Has R.L. revealed himself yet? I probably wouldn't know him anyway since it seems like he is a lot older then me...hehehe. NL in Silver Springs...I think Lee Ann Womack is very talented. I really liked her when she first came onto the country music scene. I don't follow them as much as I used to, but I still have my two pics up of Alan Jackson and George Strait. Now that I've seen both of them up close and personal last year, I'm satisfied. One of the docs here lives next door to Alan, but they aren't exactly what you'd call neighborly. ;-)PACNashville, TN04-11-2005
Fancy, a.k.a. R.L......You've been exposed already. Let me extend your name in code......"Petunia Big". How's that for NOT letting the cat out of the bag? Re: message # 3230......too far to go back. What was the message? Ronnie?DGPI04-11-2005
DG Re: entry 3262. Ronnie used to be my neighbor. I remember David, sorry to hear he's no longer with us. If you talk to Sandy tell her I said 'hi'..I got her in trouble once when we were kids. Also, I refuse to 'expose' myself...lolFANCYNH04-11-2005
Hello everyone...I'm back. Well, I don't think JC will get any ideas of leaving the Pine Street State. She has lived in Florida and Michigan also, but she loves Maine the best. I keep telling her though that she needs to visit Tennessee in April, the prettiest month here.PAC04-11-2005
Well, the Tax Foundation has named Maine the "Least Tax Friendly" state in the nation. It's also one of the lowest income states. And the politicians are trying to figure out why everyone is leaving! :mad:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-11-2005
Thanks for checking on the P.I. class of 76 reunion. :-)Tenlee04-11-2005
Good morning, everyone. I'm here early to wish a very Happy Birthday to a sweet and smart man....one of the most handsome men in the world...PIHS class of '53, now in CT....and my very favorite John, with much love.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee04-11-2005
What a beautiful day here, and tomorrow's forecast is for a 9 out of a 10, with sunshine and temps in 60s. Had the windows open today for some nice spring air while I was painting a room. So nice! Went to the Ocean State Karate Championship Finals show tonight in Providence - was hoping to see someone from Maine, but alas, no. Great performances in forms (kata) and weapons from all over the world. Special guest speaker - Chuck Norris. Nice time. Heading off to Italy & Sicily next month. Hoping to get the spring yard work done first. Have a nice Sunday and enjoy wherever you are! It is a wonderful life!!!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts04-09-2005
DG. The only reason I said 1952 was because I am quite sure I did that scrapbook when I was in Grade 5RADNova Scotia04-08-2005
Tenlee, I just checked the sad1 website. Nothing has been posted for your class.JCPI04-08-2005
Ten....Go intot he Presque Isle High School website and click on Alumini....you should be able to find your year there..if not...there isnt one...goodv luck :o)Guest04-08-2005
Curious if the PIHS class of "76" has a website, or any plans for our 30th reunion. The last two reunions, there was nothing online. I'm really hoping there will be something posted somewhere this year. Does anyone know? Thanks! It is however, 2005!!!!!! :-)tenleewestport island, ME04-08-2005
Hello to all up there in the county. :-) Looks like kind of a dreary day up there as it has been down here in the Lewiston area. Hope there hasn't been much flooding up there as there has been down here. Several streets in the Lewiston/Auburn area were flooded out the start of this week. Just today was able to get to work without having any detours. :rolleyes: It's wonderful when a sinkhole takes out 1 1/3 of 2 lanes on the road you live on for about 300 feet. Gotta love those country roads in the springtime. :mad: That would make for a good discussion on here--Maine roads in the "pothole" season of spring. :p Anyhow, gotta scoot for now. Hi too all friends and acquaintances up there in Aroostook. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-07-2005
Looks like a nasty day in PI. Ready for your next snow storm? Nice spring day here, sunshine and in high 60s.MDC04-07-2005
RAD.. Train wreck in 1952 in front of your house....let me attempt to find something out about that wreck. It would help me tremendously if you'd swear on a stack of Bibles that the year was 1952. Can you?DGPI04-07-2005
JMT..thanks for refreshing my memory on Hazel Clark. I knew that she was from Parkhurst Siding, but I didn't know them personally. I do know Donna, Carol and Barb Bell. PAC is moving this week and will be back at her computer on Monday. I haven't heard from her either.BAS04-07-2005
CJ and BAS, I was catching up on the guestbook entries and saw where you spoke about Hazel Clark passing away. I hadn't read the BDN since last week so missed that. She was Carol Bell's grandmother and, yes, did live just past the Siding on the left hand side of the road. She had a white house, very close to the road, just before you get to the Wilson's. When we were home the last time Carol said that her grandmother was still doing great and still driving! Thanks for pointing that out so I can get in touch with Carol. PAC-Did you move yet? I think you must have by now but I haven't talked to you in awhile.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach04-07-2005
Thanks, Dick. I'll remember to bring this subject up again.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-06-2005
Hi All For anyone that wants a book on the B&A, there is a new one out by Jerry Angier and can be found at a store called BookMarcs in Bangor, It is very pricey but I for one am gonna save up and get one or ask Santy. If anyone knows where I can get a copy of his last book called B&A the Maine RR please let me know. Pax ArchArch04-06-2005
With regards to the steam locomotives: I lived on the Reach Road and in 1952 there was quite a large train wreck right in front of our House. I do believe that train was powered by steam. ( maybe not) DG should have some pictures of that wreck. I remember doing a large scrap book of that wreck. I also remember that the teacher was very impressed with it. One of the few times thar I impressed a teacher.RADNova Scotia04-06-2005
DeWitt.. I do have several photos of the lawn of the B&A Station before those horrible buildings were built. However, at the moment I'm not in charge of my photo collection, but in a few weeks will be. If you remember later, remind me and I will post a photo as it was before 1957......DGPI04-06-2005
I'd say today is, thus far, the nicest day of 2005 in Presque Isle! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-06-2005
CJ, Wish I could be with you to put the plants in. We have a month to go before we can do it in Pa. No snow and today in the 70's. We did have a flood scare over the week end but the river finally crested two fee below flood level. I am leaving on the 16th for 10 days of fun in the sun. Wish you and Ray could join us. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa04-06-2005
I've been reading the comments from other folk about the last time steam engines were used as locomotives (trains). I don't know when the last time steam engines were used before diesels and this is not the reason for writing. Rather PI used to have one of the "prettiest" parks complete with a bandstand, than any where in the country. Them some stupid politian(s) on the Town Council decided that PI needed more retail space so they built the "Ugly" buildings on West Main St. beginning about where Harry Wilder's Jewelry store is or was the last time I was in PI. Dick, your being the city's historian, do you have a picture of what the park use to look like before the "Ugly" buildings were built over this gorgious park, and the "stupid" politicians got involved? The politicians probably were voted out of office and were elected to the Maine Potato Board, which is the reason for culls being in our grocery stores thoughout the rest of the United States!DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-06-2005
BAS...I did see that obit and recognized the name as someone from "the past" and the Parkhurst Siding area, but don't remember, for sure, where they lived...I'm thinking it was along the river road, after Little's but before Wilson's?? Does that ring any bells with you? My memory isn't what it used to be!! LCD...do you still have snow in PA? Sure wish you were here to help me plant ten new hibiscus plants in the rock garden, in the front of the house! We could celebrate your birthday while you're here!!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee04-06-2005
Thanks D.G., AND Arch. I remember the first diesel coming to town but couldn't remember the last steamer.R.L.Ft, Walton Bch., Fla.04-05-2005
RL The CP or the CN ran steam into Caribou into the middle 50s.I used to go stay with my cousins every summer and that was one of the highlites of my stay. Pax ArchArch04-05-2005
Your website is very complete and very informative.loi robien04-05-2005
R.L.....Last steam loco, eh? Well, I can tell you that the first diesel B&A locomotive appeared on the scene in the early '50's....probably 1952. I'm sure the steamers remained for a while 'til the last one disappeared. For those youngsters who know little about the coal-fired steam locomotives, behind the engine was a smaller car which carried coal. The coal was fed into a firebox. The heat generated by the burning coal heated the water which then turned to steam driving the wheels of the train. Just about 100' south of the P.I. RR station was a water tower. Right before the train left the station it (train) would fill up with water. I reckon the train also filled up with coal from the local coal yards....perhaps the one on Parsons St.DGPI04-05-2005
D.G. I know I said I was going to lay low but got a question for you. since you seem to be the greatest history buff around, can you tell me when the last steam loco. traveled through Northern Maine? I recall my mother traveling to San Francisco. Cal. on one in the early to mid forties. Took her over a week to get there. Just wondered how long they were around after that.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-04-2005
Thanks for the up-date Rebecca. Yes, I remember the Libby's ,Marjorie's in-laws had the dry good store in Mars Hill, as I recall, they were Ed and Pearl. Marjorie and Marilyn also had a sister Charlotte who taught school at A.C.I.. Love the site and all the memories but feel like I'm taking up too much space. Will lay low for a few days and enjoy the comments of others. HAVE A GREAT DAY!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-04-2005
RL - I believe Dr. Sommerville retired and is living in PI. Also, the Libby's of which you speak? Marjorie Libby Grew, would you be here sister Marilyn's age?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-04-2005
Here in Arizona, we don't change our clocks, EVER. :D It's great! ;-) :pLorrieValley of the Sun04-04-2005
Waldo, of course it would be worth my while, the big question is, would it be worth yours?. ha ha No I don't think I remember you. I was gone when you graduated. I knew most of the Libby family from Mars Hill. ARE YOU RELATED? I can't believe someone hasn't figured out who I AM YET. WHEN THEY DO I'LL let you know how to reach me. If they don't, guess I'll have to reveal myself, wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to meet someone from the County and make( new memories.)R.L.Ft. Walton Bch, Fla.04-04-2005
RL, do we know each other from eons ago? I was in PIHS class of '59. I'll be in Fort Walton Beach attending a reunion at Hurlburt (or maybe at Eglin) in early October. Would it be worth your while that we look each other up? My wife and I lived in an apartment on the beach back in '69. You're right; the sand is bright white. -Almost hurts your eyes on a sunny day. We were there for only a month (SAW school at Hurlburt) but really enjoyed the location.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME04-04-2005
Hi, to Bea, in Stuart.Fla. understand you have kept up with this site and the messages that are coming through. Isn't it great hearing from friends and long time aquaintances. Heard you had your memories brought to light,as I have. And hearing all about the younger generation and their escapeds bring back things that I had left hidden in the back of my mind for years. Have a wonderful day. Hope you are able to get out and enjoy the sunshine. LaterR.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-04-2005
VH, They do it to mess with my head. Now I have to wait until next year to make the clock right in my jeep. Oh course my six year old grandaughter would probably know how to do it since she programs all her music on my radio and I can't get rid of it. Got the alarm clock right and coffee pot so I am making progress.......... LLCDPA04-04-2005
CJ.....Hazel Clark that is in today's obits in the BDN......isn't she from Parkhurst Siding? Of course, I know some of the relatives. Hazel was born 5 yrs before my grandmother, and I remember Nan speaking of them. I wonder if her husband was a farmer?Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Ausitn04-04-2005
BAS I am here, sleeping on the sideboard, trying to wake up. The time has not "sprung" forward in my world. Right now I don't feel like springing in any direction. Zzzzzz Why do we need day light savings time anyway? (grumble, grumble) How about sleep savings? I can get along just fine with sleeping when it's dark and working when it's light. VhVhHouston04-04-2005
Hellllo out there. RL...yes, I knew it was Eglin, now that you mention it and I remember that the beaches were beautiful there. I can't say the same for TX beaches, so I don't go often. If I go, I go to Corpus Christi, as I have a son and grandchildren there. I hate to say it, but the beaches are often dirty. Who are you anyway. I probably wouldn't know you. You say you left PI in the 50's.....I was just a child. But, I may know of you or your family. That's how it is in a small town. You're not anonymous like uou are here in the big city. CJ..thanks, I was born in '49 so that makes me 56. I feel much younger, thank goodness. Graduated PI High "67....same as EB, whom I haven't seen on here in awhile. Hi Ed. How are things in Trenton? I do miss Maine alot and if I would let myself, I could say that I'm a little homesick tonite. However, I just had a real nice drive home from San Antonio. I go the back way...hwy 281, not far from Johnson City where the Western White House was for President Lyndon Johnson. I have to say that the TX countryside is beautiful, I never get tired of it and the wildflowers are breath takingly beautiful. LCD, I'm usually up very late every nite, not that I have insomnia, I just don't require much sleep. It sounds like you'll be retiring to FL? And where in FL, may I ask? To Donna (acaribougirl) in FL..I promise, my reply will be soon. It was great to hear from you. VH.....where are you?BASthe great state of TX!04-03-2005
Rebecca. in Anchorage, Sorry, I don't remember your uncle Dennis's white car. It's been a few years and cars really didn't impress me all that much. However, I do remember Gordon Summerville had one of the first "hard top convertibles" in the late 50's. The top folded back into the trunk auto. with the push of a button. Quite impressive even for someone who wasn't into cars back then. Heard Gordon went on to be a Dr. like his dad and really knows his stuff but it comes second hand so don't know for sure. if your interested, perhaps your dad or uncle Dennis could confirm this.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-03-2005
PAC Just had a little taste of Nashville here in S. S. Lee Ann Womack was here. She put on a good show as most of the preformers do. :-)N ClarkSilver Springs FL04-03-2005
RL - Dennis is my Uncle. Do you remember that white convertible he had? I was 5 and he would take my brother Bob & I for a rid across the West Ridge Road to Westfield in a flash - take my breath away! By the way! I didn't sleep either girls, but with 4 hours behind I missed all the funRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-03-2005
Back again. To Bas in Austin, the name of the base is Eglin A.F. and we have an aux. called Hurlburt Field. We have the most beautiful beaches in the world, looks like sugar instead of sand.A great place to live, that's why we retired here. Couldn't stand the Maine winters but the county is "STILL HOME." To Rebecca in Alaska, Would your Dad"s name be Dennis by any chance? Last but not least, to D.G., Sure am glad you asked me to" reveal myself" and not to "expose myself as I have noticed others asking you to do under the lamp post. ha ha If I was to do that P. I. would become the wilderness that my Grandfather found when he arrived up there. We don;t mind walking down memory lane but not sure we are ready to go back that far and start over! Yes, I remember Phil Graves and Dawn. She was a school teacher and Phil worked in the store. It was a meat market, a supermarket and a bowling alley nextdoor at one time.I know Janice, Judy and Nancy as well as Richard,aka-Ike-aka Dick I also know Nate. Sorry to hear about Ted Hussey, guess that was one I missed. Chalk that up to a "senior moment" and move on. Which I shall do now. Have a wonderful day, everyone.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch, Fla.04-03-2005
GOOD MORNING P.I.,AND ALL YOU WONDERFUL FOLKS UP THERE. Sorry to hear some of you lost your "beauty" sleep last night. I slept like a log. Got word late last night that the benefit at the Shriners club was an enormous success!!! Couldn't wait to pass the word along and to thank , not only, Karen, Desi and Peg for organizing the affair but all those great people in P.I., AND SURROUNDING AREA who donated their time, money,items for the auction and moral support and prayers. IT is a perfect example of what can happen when we "Love our neighbors" even when we don't know them personally. Thanks Again. P.S. Gotta run but will get back soon to answer "SOME" of the questions. Have a great day, Ya'll!!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch, Fla.04-03-2005
BAS...belated Birthday greetings from another ex-Parkhurst Siding area resident! 56, huh? Thought you were younger, and forgot that you're aged between my sister and me. LCD...it doesn't seem possible, does it? You'll hit 61 before I do, but that's ok......we can still be night-owl buddies! Sorry you have to wait another year before coming back to Florida, but understand. Rob...Grapenut ice cream sounds great to me, too! Why don't you make some and invite all us ex-PI folks over for a taste?! A special hello to Margie in CT and Claudia in PI....and of course, DG!C-J LougeeKissimmee, FL04-03-2005
Hi BAS, Can't sleep either and didn't spring ahead yet. I'll worry about that on Sunday. I guess it's already Sunday. Just got home form working at my son's bar. 56 you're only a baby. 61 in two weeks and a year to go before I hit the beach in Fl. Good night LindaLinda Coury DuMontPA04-03-2005
Good Morning....I say that because I've already turned the clock ahead and it's 12:30 A.M. here. I'm not sleepy yet. In fact, I just got in from the grocery store. Grapenut ice cream!! I haven't heard of it in years. It was my grandmother's favorite. I don't see it at all around here. Our best ice cream is Blue Bell......made in a little creamery in Brenham, TX (where the cows think it's heaven!!!!) My favorite is "Moolenium Crunch!" I don't eat much ice cream anymore, it's just too fattening and I can't eat just a little. RL in Ft Walton Beach.....I've been there. Some good friends of mine from Albuquerque were stationed at an AFB there and her Mom lives there. I wasn't there long, but I liked it alot. I expect that they will retire there. We had an 88* day this past week and for me, it was just too hot. Last nite was in the 30's and today mid 70's. It doesn't stay Springlike here very long, it just jumps right into hot weather. All of the wildflowers are out tho and very beautiful.....they just don't last long enough. LCD, thanks for the birthday wish. It was my 56th. What bothers me just a little about it is that time flies so fast and pretty soon it'll be the big "60". :eek: I'm reminded of what my grandmother said when she was in her 80's.....she said "looking back on my life..it went fast." Hi to Marion in Houston..I haven't seen you on here in awhile...and VH, I promise you an e-mail soon.BASAustin, TX04-03-2005
R L you would be about my Dad's age. What kind of car did you drive? I'm assuming you left after graduating? I have people looking in their year books! This is so exciting.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska04-02-2005
So, R.L....reveal yourself. You were likely a classmate of Phil Beals or Jan Graves Beals and I know you know Nate Grass, a good friend of mine. Did you see that Ted Hussey just passed away? C'mon, tell us who you are.....DGPI04-02-2005
D.G., YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. I left the county in 57 so it has been a long time. I never knew he was called Ike, we always called him Dick. Assume the, Mars Hill Mountain, gave me away. Glad(you) gave his age, and not me. Yes, we are both nearly as old as the Mt. but they haven't buried us yet. ha Thanks for responding !!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch., Fla.04-02-2005
R.L... You must be thinking of Ikie Graves of Mars Hill; his real first name is Richard, father was Lefty. Never played softball in Mars Hill. Ikie's about 65 now. Is that the one?DGPI04-02-2005
Hi, Dick Graves. Got a "blast from the past" for you. Remember the soft ball games, in the pasture, after school and nearly burning Mars Hill Mountain down ? Arn't old memories wonderful? Think of the old neighbor hood often and wonder where everyone is and what they are doing. Love this site!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch., Fla.04-02-2005
Gosh Neil,now you've done it!!!!!! A question like that gets one's mouth[palate]a goin' for some of the best ice cream ever made.My wife,Barb[being a connosieur when it comes to ice cream]usually plans our vacation time around Houlton Farms Dairy ice cream and Winnies.Also,Maine is one of the few places in this country that has Grapenut ice cream[my favorite].Now she's countin' the days til'August when we will be at camp and make our daily trip to town for a great treat!! :-)Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida04-02-2005
There is a fund raising benefit being held at the Shriners Club tonight to help one of your locals, who is fighting liver cancer. For anyone who has not heard about this, please ask around. All donations will be greatly appreciated and it will be a great chance to spend some time with your friends and family. Wish I could be there. Thanks to all of those who are making this possibe.R.L.Ft. WALTON BCH. FLA.04-02-2005
Regular gas is $2.19 and we have a gasoline tank farm here ... meaning that Va. towns close to NC get their gas from our tank farm. Our tax is part of the reason why gas is so high. NC tax on gasoline is 45.5 cents. What is Maine's tax on gasoline?DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC04-01-2005
meant to say..... Was it Tastee-Freeze?pac04-01-2005
What was the name of the drive-in at the location where Houlton Farms is now? What is the Tastee-Freeze?pac04-01-2005
BAS A very Happy Birthday to you as well, and many more to come. Amazing how we just get younger every year. Linda from a great 60 degree day with snow fluries on the way Sun. night. Oh well...........Linda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa03-31-2005
Love this site visit everyday. Gas is 2.29 a gal here in Ironton, OhioConnie [Folsom] LucasIronton, Ohio03-31-2005
Wow! It's a "beautiful in the neighborhood" of Aroostook County! Sunshine, tolerable temperatures and the smell of spring. Supposed to be rather nasty tomorrow, tho. That's ok, we'll just take whatever great weather we can get! Any news about when Houlton Farms is opening? And did anyone else hear that Houlton Farms is opening up in the mall, where Dairy Queen was? Star City Cooler, here I come...Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-31-2005
Good morning, thank you Miss Poet, that is great! The bluebonnets are bright blue and prolific right now, the Blue Bell Ice Cream is fantastic (and so are the calories)cattle and oilfields are plentiful and corvettes, well with gas at $2.00 a gallon, no thanks, I'll keep my Toyota Matrix. Thanks for the birthday wish and I think I'ss stop counting!BASAustin, TX 60*03-31-2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a gal from the Lone Star State Who is my sister and I think she is great! She lives in a place known for its blue Bluebonnets and Blue Bell too! Like a good Texan we hope she'll get Oil wells, cattle, and a Corvette! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! BAS in TEXAS !!PACNashville, TN03-31-2005
Waldo....That is a beautiful picture. So, apparently what I thought was the tulip tree is actually the Saucer Magnolia, because the flowers are pink.PACNashville, TN03-31-2005
I just found this site. I used to visit my family on State Road every summer as a young girl. In later years we went to the County every chance we could. We drove up from Mass. in our motorhome for a few years. We have a great deal of love for Presque Isle.Nancy Craig BoucherTitusville,Florida03-30-2005
On the topic of "Tulip Trees," I was going to add my two-cents worth, since I'd seen them as ornamentals in Oregon. So I could sound even more knowledgeable, I checked Google and discovered that I didn't know what I was talking about. The tree my acquaintances were calling a tulip tree is actually the "Saucer Magnolia." It has large, mostly-pink flowers, whereas the tulip tree has not-as-big yellow flowers. Humph!! Here's a picture of the Saucer Magnolia.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-30-2005
Floyd & Adam, I live in central Florida, but grew up in Easton. I go back every year to visit family & friends and it seems much the same today as it did in the 70's. I miss the laid back pace and the friendliness, but especially the fall leaves and harvest. Tell me about "County Days" in Stuart.YeehawmaFlorida03-30-2005
The Bradford pear tree is in great abundance in Tennessee. They are in full bloom all around now. They are everywhere. Do you have them in Texas or Florida?pac03-30-2005
I was born in Presque Isle on December 15th,1955. My family moved before I turned 2,so I really don't remember anything except what our floor looked like.Michael WhitmireAlpharetta,Georgia03-30-2005
BAS...I just now saw your question from 3/26 asking me what is a tulip tree. This Yankee doesn't really know much about them either. I never heard of them before I moved here either. The blooms resemble a tulip. Just asked the doc, and he said the state tree is the tulip poplar. It blooms out in early spring, then the blooms fall off.pacNashville03-30-2005
Floyd/Adam:We live about 4-5 miles north of you guys in PSL[Ballantrae to be exact]and have been here for 26 years.Adam:Downtown Stuart IS a lot like P.I.,in fact,a young lady from Fort Fairfield owns the little bath shop[Simple Pleasures] across from the Italian rest."Gusto's" on the square.The major difference is the people aren't as friendly, as they all seem to be from N.Y.C.Even if you've climbed a hundred foot tree,they've climbed one a hundred and one foot!!However,there must be something about the area as we always have about fifty-seventy-five people to "County Day" here in the fall.Give me a call or e-mail me and I'll fill you in.Great weather in Presque Isle the last couple of days.Hope the snow goes quickly and hope you folks have little or NO flooding.Later,RobRob BullPort St Lucie,Florida03-30-2005
Adam Would you E-mail me and let me know your E-mail addresse.I was born I Presque Isle and maybe we know some of the same people. Floyd CousinsFloyd CousinsStuart Fl.03-30-2005
Adam, Thanks for the info on Stuart. VhvhHOU03-29-2005
Arch Thanks so much for the info. Floyd C.Floyd Cousins03-29-2005
Hey vh, Stuart is a small town just north of West Palm Beach. It is almost completly surounded by water. A great place to grow up. It has changed greatly now though, a lot more people and tons more traffic. Nothing like it was in the 70's. I like to visit Presque Isle because the town and people living there remind me so much of what Stuart was like 30 years ago. I have family in Presque Isle and recently got a taste of Moose meat. I loved it. As for Stuart, it is still a nice place to visit being much smaller than West Palm Beach. The Beaches are real nice.AdamStuart, FL03-29-2005
FLOYD C 2. Buying and Selling Wild Animals and Wild Birds. It is unlawful to buy or sell any wild bird, turkey, deer, bear or moose except: * Plumage of legally taken wild birds may be bought or sold as provided by Federal law; * The head, hide, antlers, and feet of lawfully possessed deer and head, hide, antlers, feet and bones of moose may be bought or sold; * The head, hide, teeth, gall bladder, and claws of lawfully possessed bear may be bought or sold. Hope this answers your question. Pax ArchArch03-29-2005
BAS in TX, Thanks so much for the PB Whoopie Pie Recipe. :-) Will try it soon. Sounds wonderful! :DLorrieValley of the Sun03-29-2005
I've just gotta tell you, it is the most perfectly beautiful day here in Nashville. I just walked twice around the hospital and it is absolutely perfect weather!pacbeautiful Nashville03-29-2005
Adam and Floyd, Ok, I've gotta ask... What is the attraction to Stuart FL. versus another part of the sunshine state? Regards, VhvhHouston03-29-2005
Does anyone know where and if it legal to buy moose meat?Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.03-29-2005
My day just began wonderfully! :rolleyes: Stopped on my way to work to get a cup of that specialty coffee, waited till I got to work to drink it and sat it down on my desk and it spilled all over! That's what I get for getting that expensive cafe mocha!pacNashville, TN03-29-2005
Moose meat, huh? I remember lunch time at Zipple School one day, about 1962-ish, when they served us moose meat. This was when nobody could hunt a moose but someone had hit one with a car so they gave it to the shcool. We all ate it and I guess we thought it was alright. Now that I think of it, we never did find out what happened to the poor driver who hit the moose. Does anyone remember that meal at Zipple?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT03-28-2005
Hi, How about that moose meat. Good stuff man.Adam A. FisherStuart, FLORIDA03-28-2005
Thanks for the info on where Fish Lake is. I wish you'd taken a picture. Maybe since the "Restore" people haven't been successful at moving in wolves, they've taken to bringing up some of their rattlers instead. :-)ElizabethMaine03-28-2005
Happy Belated Easter to all, we woke up to 33F and 1/2 in of wet slushy SNOW here in N Texas! ELIZABETH, Jeff was right on the lake, just off on his location. It is approximately 25 miles west of Portage. If you were to look on a map it is probably called Fish River Lake. We, the Mrs & I still believe that it was a Timber Rattler. I bet if you were to look up the rest of the folks that we were with, they would tell you the same thing. Pax ArchArch03-28-2005
Easter week-end in the County was wonderful - couldn't have asked for better weather. Skiers, snow-shoers and snomobilers were in heaven!JCPI03-28-2005
It was a great Easter here. A church in Houston made up Easter baskets for all of the children of the 15 who were killed in the Texas City BP/AMACO blast last week. It was really nice. vhvhHouston03-28-2005
Good morning, we had a cold Easter in Austin, but the afternoon warmed up some and we were able to be outside under a cloudless, sunny sky. Lorrie, the recipie for the filling is this: 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten, 2 tsp vanilla, 4 tbls flour, 4 tbls milk, 4 cups confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 cups shortening, PEANUT BUTTER to taste. After beating the egg whites, just beat in the rest of the ingredients. I haven't tried this, but I hear that it's really good. Arch, yes, I'd like your recipie. You may send to my e-mail address. bls49@hotmail.comBASchilly Austin, TX03-28-2005
Elizabeth, I think the Fish Lake Arch is referring to is in the North Maine Woods, not too far from Ashland. Arch, please correct me if I'm wrong.... I visit Fish River Falls each spring. A great place for fishing!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-28-2005
My mom makes Whoopie Pies but I'd love the Peanut butter recipe! I wouldn't think it's just peanut butter...is dry milk added, or something, to make it less thin? Could you post it here? Thanks! ;-) :pLorrieValley of the Sun03-27-2005
Hi, Where is this Fish Lake where the rattlesnake was seen??ElizabethMaine03-27-2005
Thanks for the support on the coyote issue arch. Having lived in central Maine for many years now (having grown up in PI), I can pretty much guarantee that the coyote is not having a big negative effect on the deer population down here (and YES, we have coyotes). Down here, where I live, it has been very easy to get a permit for 2nd deer - in my area, almost anyone who applies gets one. A couple years ago...my son and I could have taken 5 deer in total...we both got an 'extra' deer permit...and one of us got a 'bonus' deer permit. The habitat down here is much better for deer than up there...milder winters, a good mix of forests and fields (which they prefer over deep woods...).rmk03-27-2005
JNC Yes there are rattle snakes in Maine? They range naturally up into Conn. and Mass. We (7)people were camping at the landing on Fish Lake, one of the guys yelled hey come look at this snake so we all laughed and told him how much of a sissy we thought he was for being scared of a garden snake. He said we should come and look at the biggest @#$%^& garden snake he had ever saw so we all went and looked and sure enough it was not a garden snake. It had to be at least 4 ft long if it was an inch. Before anyone asks NO we were NOT drinking, we didnt allow any drinking or drunks when we were fishing or hunting. So we at least believe that there are rattlers in Maine. I just Googled rattlers in Maine and it said they were exterminated in the 1860s so they did at one time range up into Maine so maybe we did see a one. Pax ArchArch03-26-2005
Arch, I do agree and well said. Do you think they we may see a rattlesnake in the Pine Tree State? Carolyn, that was very funny and my family and I had a great laugh. I has been very dry here, actually a drought for several years now, we are hopeing for late snows in the mountain, and a lot of spring rains for the farmers. I still haven't had a baking potato as good as when I lived back home in the county. I hope every one has a great Easter.Joy Nightingale Courtneykuna, id03-26-2005
RMK I have tried to explain that fact to the Gentleman that posted that. He has evidently never seen a deer yard in the middle of the winter with deer piled on deer dead from starvation and probably dont realise that coyoties are only going to catch the weaker and sicker deer. He also dosnt see the clear cut areas as lost habitat or dosnt realise that everyone and his brother wants to go to Northern Maine to hunt so therefor more hunting pressure. Also the harshness of the Northern winter has a lot to do with the deer population. Eastern and Southern Maine has almost as many deer as can be sustained in the wild so maybe it is time to wake up to reality and try to find out what needs to be done to bring the deer population back up rather than falling for the popular opinion that the Coyote and the Wolf are to blame. As you said the coyote was not introduced, the weather patterns are changing and that has allowed the coyote to migrate to areas that they have never been seen in before. Until the middle 70s you never saw a grey squirrel north of Bangor, but when I left Aroostook in 78 they were plentiful. If they dont now, the Pheasant will be able to overwinter in northern Aroostook before long. I have rambled on enough, Peace ArchArch03-26-2005
BAS Come to find out the Red Bud tree is called that where ever it grows and it ranges in one species or another from Canada to Florida. It is also known as the Judas tree because as the story goes Judas Iscariot hung himself from one.Good luck with the Whoopie pies, I love the ones with the PB filling. All the Mrs. does is add PB to the filling to the taste that you want. I have a Yankee recipe here if you need it. Peace ArchArch03-26-2005
Good morning, Carolyn, my right foot is very smart! It's funny how our brain works. Arch, I sure know what a redbud tree is and they are in full bloom right now in Central TX, and they are beautiful. For those who don't know, they are a small tree with deep pink blooms (for a short while) and then they leaf out. Our temps are as warm as yours, as well. I know I'm not ready for the hot stuff just yet. Why can't it just be warm for awhile instead of jumping right into hot?? But PAC......pray tell what is a tulip tree?? Never heard of it. VH....a good Easter weekend to you and yours..I may have a chance from SA to be in touch...the grandkids are going to Nemo on Ice today and I'm staying home with the littlest one. I have my Whoopie pie recipie out on the counter in hopes to make a Pennsylvania version today. I say that because a co-worker from PA gave it to me and their filling is peanut butter. I'd never heard of it. I'll convince the grandkids that they are "chocolate eggs". And a Happy Easter weekend to everyone.BASAustin, TX03-26-2005
Hi eveyone, I get some cute things thru my e-mail and wanted to share this one with you. HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT? While sitting, lift your RIGHT foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. While doing that, with your RIGHT hand make a 6 in the air. Your foot will change directions. :D :eek: :confused:carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV03-25-2005
Ummm...when were coyotes "restored" to Maine? If I recall my Maine history...wolves occurred naturally in Maine in the 1800's and before. But they were hunted, etc. until there were no more here. Coyotes, on the other hand never lived in Maine until they moved in...in the 70's maybe. There was no program to "restore" them.rmk03-25-2005
Visitor...please bless us with your name...we would love to know who is giving us these intelligent remarks concerning whats on our local restaraunt menu...Pigeons have been around forever and they always will be...and if it is what they are serving...then my hats off to them...taste pretty good from where I've been sitting.. ;-)JoanneP.I.03-25-2005
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. At work for half a day then tons of running to do to get the grandaughter's basket ready. Last minute Nanny hits the stores once again. Hope everyone the Crown is able to be with family. Enjoy. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-25-2005
Feels like spring here this morning and will be about 70 when I get out of work. Arch, that weather you describe there in Texas sounds nice. I really liked Texas every time I went there, and I have been there a few times. The dogwoods are in full bloom here also and the tulip trees.PACNashville, TN03-25-2005
KA-BOOM, KA-BOOM......no more pigeons. What will the restaurants with the fortune cookies do now? Better keep you cats in at night.......Frankly, I think DG has the really good answer to the pigeon and geese problem. But everytime one problem is solved, another problem is created for another. Reckon if the city institutes the KA-BOOM method, the fortune cookie places will just have to substitute the neighborhood felines and canines.visitorSomewhere, USA03-24-2005
OOOOPS Forgot to add that it is 83F here with a gentle south breeze. The dogwoods are in full bloom and the red bud trees are also. Dont ask what a red bud tree is because these Texans dont even know. Paz ArchArch03-24-2005
Coyote problem solved here in Texas, just get a Donkey and Wiley Coyote wont bother to hang around. They put them in with their horses, calves, sheep almost anything but cows. A donkey wont backdown from the devil himself. Also any dog worth his salt will keep them away. Except ankle biters, they are just a snack. Pigeon problem solved also, just carry an umbrella. :p Peace ArchArch03-24-2005
About my granddaughters and the coyotes: they have a full grown Samoyed, and we think that maybe she scared them off. The girls have been warned to keep their eyes open, besides Sarah watches them like a mother-bear. Which they also have had around their yard, as well, bears. But the Libby kids - having come from out there --know all about those critters, right? As for the pigeons, we have stopped putting out birdfood for a couple of weeks...I guess the pigeons leave, yeh right, if there is no food for them...we'll see how that works!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-24-2005
Oops..not good ideal, but good idea!BAS03-24-2005
Mornin', an aluminum pie plate "symphony" was hung in our parking garage here at work. The pigeons still came. Now, I notice that a fence has been put over all of the open spaces, except, of course, the entrances. It has probably helped some. I hear coyotes every night in the wooded area behind my residence. They sure are lively and loud! I think it would take me forever to find a sled in TX! Good ideal, tho.BASAustin, TX .. 65*03-24-2005
Norma M.....sorry, sweetie, but pigeons don't qualify to be considered by the highly respected organization, AAWAG. Okay, okay....too much grief over a few KA-BOOOMS (even though it's a great, permanent answer to any critter problem), so I'll back off and go for pigeon/potato proposal. Send 'em all back to South America where the potato began its history.....the Incas will be glad to eat the potatoes AND the pigeons.......DGPI03-24-2005
What would a city be without pigeons anyway?! In the parking garage here a while back someone put up a very loud noise-making device that was worse than the pigeons. Eventually they removed it after numerous complaints.pac03-24-2005
Waldo, As I drink coffee from my cup that says" "Born in Maine, Living in Exile" I plot my return. I once got a husky/border collie to pull a kid on a saucer sled. I may qualify to be a coyote team handler. Did your team approach with Queenie involve your woodchuck wistle you perfected? I think that may have been your call to arms to chase those vermin away. Norma, "Bless the Beasts and the Children," but what a scare your grandchildren must have had from those beasts. Did the coyotes run away when they saw humans? I would like to think they still have their natural fear of people.Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT03-24-2005
DG: How could you even say "Ka-boom" to me in reference to getting rid of a few pesky pigeons? Apparently you forgot that I am co-founder of the Aroostook Animal Welfare Awareness Group (AAWAG)...why I'd be railroaded right out of the organization! But Verns idea about the pigeon/potato could work...especially since my son-in-law grows some pretty darn good russets!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-24-2005
I see the coyote have made its way to the message board.I myshelf think the coyote should never been restored but if you all remember back in the early 80's the other Maine ( Bangor South) though it would be great and would'nt hurt anything like the deer herd now they have a problem with them and the same group want to restore the WOLF.HOPE NOT :-( :mad: :confused:Jim C03-24-2005
Janet...get in touch with Bob and Pat Grendell who live in your fair city. Bob was born and raised in Parkhurst Siding, a small "settlement" just outside of Presque Isle. I grew up with Bob; we graduated from high school together and have kept in touch all these years! He's a great guy and can provide you with much information on Presque Isle and "the County". Email me separately and I'll give you his email address and/or phone number.Carol-Jean McHugh LOugeeKissimmee, FL03-24-2005
Janet, my wife and I just moved to southern Maine from Oregon about Christmas time. We thought we'd miss the "real" mountains and all the great scenery, such as you have around Couer D'Alene, but we've found that at least this part of the state has a charm of its own. Sure,it's different from the Pacific Northwest, but we're really enjoying it. What has inspired you to think about moving to Maine? In our case, it was grandchildren we're required to spoil, and now they're only 12 miles away, rather than 3000+. Now, don't let the loony discussion that preceded your note scare you away from the state. As you may notice, we've exported most of those folks to distant places such as CT, TX, TN, FL,... ;-) Of course, as a farm kid living near Presque Isle, our yellow dog and I had a team approach to controlling groundhogs. Details via e-mail only. Coyote sled team, huh? -Could work, I suppose!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-24-2005
Thinking of moving to Maine. checking things out.Janet AdamsCoeur d'Alene, Idaho03-23-2005
Vern, OK, I didn't like the idea of bludgeoning a pack of coyotes with an aluminum pole because: 1. it's not all that humane and 2. I may not win. But I read your loss leader idea (also known as get something free) about the pigeon-on-potato-bag. Now you've got me to thinking. Does anyone know if coyotes will pull a sled?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT03-23-2005
Do you use products tested on animals too?every day reader03-23-2005
vh....A pigeon problem, you say, in my hometown of Presque Isle? Problem solved.....KA-BOOM. The Canada geese problem can be solved in the same manner....KA-BOOM. Perhaps a small bounty would encourage the ka-booms. How about a city funded "pigeon shoot" with prizes? Problem solved....Whaddya think?DGPI03-23-2005
Norma, Since you crushed my book deal… My solutions generator was providing alternatives at a high rate of speed to the pigeon problem (henceforth known as the Presque Isle problem code named: ”P-squared”). That was until you through in the “humane” part. Now we are talking relocation. I looked at the available means of transportation and have stumbled upon a solution that is better than having Tuna fish eat mayonnaise (for a ready made tuna sandwich). I suggest carefully attaching a pigeon to each 20 pound bag of potatoes just prior to shipment South. An extra bonus to the grocery shopper and the bird gets to make new friends. True, I haven’t worked out ALL of the details but I’m thinking it’s a winner. Picture pigeons sitting quietly in the produce section of your friendly grocer. I think that the New Jersey market is crying for something new. I once sold Armadillos as Apossum on the half shell. Made millions. Your thoughts? vh :rolleyes:Vh03-23-2005
DG, Now that we all know your a murderer I'll tell you how Larry solved his problem. He filled in one part of the hole with dirt and stone and shoved a stick of dynamite in the other end. We did put the horses in the barn prior to the fire works. I just watched............... LLCDPA03-23-2005
DG, I am still laughing at the way you killed that poor little groundhog!! I have deer in my back field, and we are right in town, half a mile from Walmarts,and one time I was looking at them from my yard, and one came towards me. I thought for sure he would turn and run when I made a noise but he trotted faster towards me!! I backed into the house with my dog right after me. Guess they are probably friendly but I didn't dare to trust him. :Dcarolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV03-23-2005
Last summer, two coyotes gave my daughter's 2 little girls and their dog quite a scare...the coyotes came right onto the lawn from the taller grass in their backyard. That's alittle too close for my comfort. Coyotes aren't a problem here in the 'city' I don't think...but pigeons are. Any good thoughts on how to get rid of them? Humanely, of course. Not DG's method...Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
Harriet, While your conceptual approach to scare the little devils away was well intended, you may want to seek instruction on the implementation phase from DG. With the exception of the strutting part, he was pretty successful. I envision a best seller, “Groundhog Hand-to-Hand for Dummies”. :-) vhvh03-23-2005
Hi Norma, In all my growing up days of running all through those fields and woods on Burlock and Marston Roads, all I ever saw were chipmunks, moose, deer, skunks, foxes, mice and woodchucks. Oh ya, and one dead bear. With those animals, I never had to worry about a cat or a small dog getting eaten. How do people in that area cope now? Perhaps there are enough small animals for the coyotes to feed on so they leave the domestic ones alone. But my brother Paul in St. Francis said that one of his cats got killed by a coyote a few years ago. I went online to find out how to deter them. Now I walk my dog with a soda can with a few pennies in it, in my pocket in case I have to chase one off. They say if you scare them away, they won't come back. But I saw one in front of me last fall (about 30 feet ahead) and he ran off scared, but within a month they were howling in the woods behind my house. A few weeks ago I was walking through the woods and two bounded across my path, about 20 feet ahead of me. Last week I yelled at a group of them who were howling a few yards away and they took off. They haven't been back yet. This is a town of 40,000 people and growing and is surrounded by large towns and cities. There are very few fields and woods left for the coyotes to frolic. I can understand why they would be living closer to houseing around here but I wonder how they got so prolific in PI. Anyone know?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT03-23-2005
LCD & Norma M.... I have a couple of veggie gardens in my backyard and up to a few years ago also had a family of groundhogs under my garage every summer. I set out poison carrots, but they're smarter than they look. One afternoon I spied one in my garden, grabbed an aluminum pole, snuck up on him and, as he spied me and charged me rather than running of, I clubbed him to death. It was him or me...he would have bitten my leg off, and worse, I would've had to take a series of rabies shots. I, victorious, have strutted around since. Bring 'em on.....DGPI03-23-2005
Hi Harriet! I wonder too -- alot of people have beautiful healthy gardens in town...bet those critters love that! My daughter lives out on the Marston Road, they farm -- and they've seen lots of coyotes out there.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
DG, You probably sent them all to Pa. We have such a problem with them. They would go into the horses paddocks dig two holes and after having a horse break a leg by stepping in the hole we had to take matters into hand which I will not discuss. The animal activists would have been after our necks. They can be very distructive. We'd love to send them back to Maine if you really miss them. LindaLCDPA03-23-2005
Norma.. Methinks, in fact, I'm positive that when PI adopted a dog-leash law back 20 or so years, groundhogs found a new freedom--not being chased by dogs--so they(groundhogs)were allowed to come and go as they pleased. That's my theory and I'm stickin' to it, unless, of course, someone out there in cyberland proposes a better and more cogent theory. I'm listenin'......DGPI03-23-2005
Hi everyone, In this area, Central CT, we have a lot of coyotes. They run right through my back yard, so I have to be careful not to let my little dog run loose or they will have him over for lunch. I have heard that they have family living in the PI area as well. A man who lives in what I still call one of the "new" houses along the Marston Road, off the Burlock Road, said he saw a very large coyote or wolfish canine in one of the fields. Can someone tell me about your new wildlife up there? Is that what chased the groundhogs into people's garages?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT03-23-2005
Sorry, DG, I was thinking "extinction" of the common groundhog...why are they in such proliferation?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
I don't know what happened but I lost my previous message that I had started...it'll probably show up sometime. DG: What caused the proliferation of the common groundhog? Was it the common pigeon -- that seems to have taken over downtown?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
Seems to me that bismarks came in 2 varieties: one with a raspberry filling and the other with raspberry filling plus the creme. The Pizza House (Aucoin's) made 'em in Don's bakery downstairs. Hi, Norma.....fancy meeting you on the crownofmaine. You're right;in the next several weeks each homestead will be receiving its annual groundhog. Each prospective mother will burrow under a garage or something similar and make babies. When I was a kid, we hardly ever saw a groundhog in town. Guess what has caused the proliferation of those critters within city limits?DGPI03-23-2005
Good Morning Everyone, Can you believe 55 yesterday and snow today. What happened to Spring??????????OK Dick DeLong, torment me and tell me how warm it is in FL. My arrivel time is April 16th. Save me some sunshine. Two weeks of fun in the sun. Can't come soon enough. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-23-2005
The "Long John" is a bigger version of the bismark...my husband thinks that bigger is always better, you know. Good job, DG for your photo in the BDN and the Star Herald of the big 'stand off' here in the square last week. What excitement!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
Norma.. I did not see your comment before Neil's. At the time I lived on the Houlton Road, they were called bismarks. Labrees was a frequent stop for those of us who lived out there and of course, Dan Stewart still lives out there.pac03-23-2005
Thanks, Neil. This other name just came to me - bismarks!PAC03-23-2005
I think they were called a Rasberry/Cream Turnover.Neil ClarkSilver Springs FL03-23-2005
...just remembered the name of the raspberry/cream pastry from LaBree's -- was it a "Long John"? If that's it, another company makes them now, and they sell them at the Subway in Houlton. My husband picks up a couple everytime we go through. Still as gooey as ever.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
I too look at the site several times a week. I just don't have anything to add to the conversation. Sorry if I stepped on toes... It must be spring in the County--saw Dick Graves walking to work the other day. He's a better guage of the weather than the groundhog! And thank you, Vern, for your kind words.Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-23-2005
Hello everyone..I'm trying to think of that raspberry/creme pastry that you could get at Joe Labree's store on the Houlton Rd...it had a name. What was it? Other stores had them too, but right now I cannot think of what they are called.PACNashville, TN03-23-2005
I agree with Joy! Been awhile since I signed on but am on several times a day. My Dad always asks if I see him coming and going - he thinks I sit here all day looking at the site!! So enjoy the site and Webmaster always a great job!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska03-22-2005
Just a quick note thanking Everyone who works on the wed page is is done well and i enjoyed it VaughnVaughn BraysonCarriere Ms.03-22-2005
I am one of the poeple who look at the site everyday and does not contribute. I'm very sorry, just call me shy. I love to look at the site. Sometimes I feel like i can just close my eyes and smell the fall leaves, and hear the crunch under my feet. O r taste the steamed red hotdogs, and Birch beer I used to buy at Tom's market on Main St, and I still long for the hard candy we could get around the Holidays, it was peach and filled with peanutbutter. Labrees store out buy Echo Lake, used to sell a wonder full pastry of raspberry and creme, also the whoopie pies, I think these are only found back home. I think I need to get supper now. I want to thank very one of you for shareing with me, and bringing back my halcyon (spelling?) days.Joy Nightingale Courtneykuna, id03-22-2005
Hi Everyone, I love to read about the P.I. used to be back in the good old days when I was just a kid growing up there in the 60's and 70's. So just keep talking. I for one loved my Saturday shopping sprees with my friends and going to Woolworth's (I think) to get a banana split and pop the balloon to see how much I had to pay for it! Those were the good old days! :DLaurie Hall AlbertHinsdale, NH03-22-2005
Has anyone noticed that at times a couple of days pass with no one signing on the site? I dont think that the 10 or a dozen thats been on the last few days have bloked anyone new from coming on. I dont think that we have meant to crowd anybody off the site. Quite the contrary. There are times when I try to think of something to say to keep the ball rolling. I think it gets boring when it goes all day with not a word out of anyone. I do agree that at times a question is asked by a guest or a stranger when no one answers but as someone said a lot of us are from away and dont feel qualified to answer a present day question. I guess that for the next few days I will sit and watch, and read, and leave lots of room , time and space for the visitors, and guests. I hope that it will be interesting reading and there is a questionm that arises I will jump in and answer it and if I give a wrong answer< Please<< someone correct me.Dick DeLOngBrooksville Fl03-22-2005
At the intersection of Main St. and State St., there used to be a post-pillar (Stop Light) in the middle of the intersection and if you were driving east on Main St. and wanted to go left onto State St. and across the bridge (PI Stream), you had to go around the stop light pole in the middle of the street. I'm talking about where the stop light pole-pillar was diagnally in front of A.M. Smith Hardware store used to be, on the corner ... And you are right DG, it was in the 1940s when the pole was romoved and Main St. became 4 lanes and new stop lights erected on the corners of the two streets. If Aubrey Smith were alive, he could enlighten us all.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC03-22-2005
I'll just jump in and speak for all of us. All are welcomed to join in.....but don't just make one comment and never come back. But, if that's all you want to do then that's fine too. If you want to join in, then do and stay awhile. The 10 (or however many there are) of us are faithful and we want to do it. We look at the site daily and make comments as we please. Sometimes I don't comment for a couple of weeks and then other times it's frequent It's just "whatever". For those of us who are away, it's a great connection.BASAustin 75*03-22-2005
Happy EasterRick03-22-2005
Norma, There will be no biting of heads... I once knew a very attractive blonde with beautiful blue eyes who would walk up to that group of ten folks talking and join right in on the conversation. It's good to see that things haven't changed. :-) vhvhJust away... for now03-22-2005
Okay, I'm gonna stick my neck out here -but I looked back at the 2002-2003 guestbook entries just for fun and you know what I saw? About 50 different names -- people who talked about how they used to live in PI and how they thought the website was great...that it was wonderful for them to be able to remember their PI days. If you look at the website now, it's about 10 people chatting...sorry but I have to agree with the guest who wrote in a few entries back. People see Maine on the t.v. all the time, they read about people and places in Maine from authors like Stephen King, and thankfully, other authors. But I think alot of people have a genuine curiousity about Maine and it's people. We used to be nice and friendly to the people 'from away', but somehow we've lost that...I apologize to the guest who wrote in, and to all those who have written in and asked questions. Okay, so go ahead and bite my head off...Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle03-22-2005
vh.... 2 to 4 lanes on Main St., eh? Excellent question. I do believe it was around 1947 or so. Frankly, I can't give you the exact date, but do know it was in the latter part of the 1940's...DGPI03-22-2005
PAC, There ARE people in the South who are really nice. A few weeks ago I ran into a very nice girl in Austin. er... I can't remember where she was from,,, exactly. Anyway there are SOME nice folks down here. Come see us. BAS, Welcome back... The home PC is still getting fixed. I guess that I am not a s/w guy. Arch, Nice picture... Calls for a ROAD TRIP! JC, More snow headed your way, eh??? Looks like it will be you last good storm for the season. Snowshoe some for me. DG, Do you remember what year Main street went from two to four lanes? Waldo, Well said. Your are a true gentleman. vhvhDown South (west)03-22-2005
PAC.. Chocolate malted balls...sounds delish and sinful. Haven't had one for years. Betcha the ones from years ago are far better than the ones today (probably made in China.....yuck).DGPI03-22-2005
Methinks "Guest" should change his channel and move on to something he might like better. Here at home, if I don't like the program, I click the remote. Guest...find another show.DGPI03-22-2005
Amen to that LCD. Northerners are friendlier. I am convinced more than ever that the really good ol days are gone. Someone here just brought in some malted milk ball type of Easter candy that is just awful! I had to spit it out. Who remembers choc-o-mint livesavers? They definitely do not make them anymore. I even wrote to the company and they've never heard of them - course, this goes back to the 60's. I used to love the malted milk balls at W.T. Grant store.Pam Ashley CampbellNashville, TN03-22-2005
Thank you, Waldo, to your gracious answer to our guest. Guest, you can find information on Presque Isle by googling. Also, you could get a wealth of info right here..just ask. I know many people on here and I know that no one intentionally leaves people out. Whenever we use someone's initials or names, usually we are responding to a question that was asked or to something that he/she commented on. Welcome to COM and please feel free to join us anytime.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin , TX 66*03-22-2005
BAS, Thanks for the info. Now that we are talking about flowers I can see how beautiful they are. Waldo, A perfect answer to the guest who thinks this is a chat room. We would all be more then happy to say hello to him or her if they come up with a name. The one thing about all of us up North,we are all more then just friendly. Arch your picture was beautiful. Pick me a handful and send them to PA........... LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa03-22-2005
Good morning, Guest! None of us want you to be left out, so if you've posed a question that didn't get answered, please ask it again. A lot of the people who communicate via this guest book don't live near Presque Isle anymore and may not feel qualified to answer a question about what's happening there now, and thus our reticence (sp?) to respond. And some of us who are over sixty don't remember that a question has been asked long enough to render our opinions. ;-) As for the intials, it's obviously a shortcut and not meant to obfuscate or offend, but you can usually figure out who's writing by looking back a few pages to find their full identification. Per Edwin Markham, we'd rather draw a circle that takes you in so you may enjoy the site and the conversation, too.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-22-2005
Waldo, regarding your question about changing details of the member directory; that is something I have to edit myself. Just send me an email with your updated information and I'll make the correction. ThanksWebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-22-2005
It seems that the same people talk here..with initials, sometimes no locations, and when others ask questions, the "clicks" don't bother to answer. Maybe those that "chat here regularly" should go to a chat room. I thought this was an informational site about the Star City of the North.guest03-22-2005
LCD...If you happen to be in a bookstore, look to see if they carry Texas Monthly or any other magazine of TX. I would think that this month's edition would have some good pictures. Arch is right, they are a lupine, and one little picture just isn't the same as seeing a field of them which is what we have all over here. They are just now starting to show and will probably peak in a couple of weeks, then shortly after that they will be gone :-( They grow all along the freeways and once you are out into the countryside, that is where you will see fields of them. Fields of bluebonnets are one of the prettiest sights I have ever seen. It rates right up there with the first snow of the season..the Winter Wonderland kind of pretty snow. I wish they'd last longer, but they come and go in about a 6 week span. PAC....yes, Spring Break is over for Austin...it was just great to be off for a week in March. There was alot going on here. Austin rakes in millions of dollars during Spring Break, due to so much going on. The rodeo is one thing that brings in alot of $$ and people, also basketball (March Madness) and South by Southwest which is music and films.BASBluebonnet Country03-22-2005
Just returned from a week's retreat in Florida. Had a great time and glad to be home...although I was hoping the snow would have melted more ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-21-2005
Hi All The Texas Bluebonnet is the same Lupine that you all enjoy up there. It is a shorter variety though. I thought all these years that it resembled Lupine so I just Googled it and lo and behold end of story. And this is Lupine not Bluebonnets :D Paz ArchArch03-21-2005
LCD; I think the Blue Bonnets are the Texas chapter of the Red Hatters. Didnt PAC say that we ought to have a little funnies on the site??DD03-21-2005
DD, I get my share of fiddleheads when I get to Maine in the summer. Can never get enough of them. My question is what are Blue Bonnets???????? I know what the red hats are but never heard of blue bonnets other then butter. LLCDPA03-21-2005
Well, actually, I should apologize because we've had this discussion on here before at length, and I think I do remember that Arch put a picture of bluebonnets on here before already, so you do not need to do that again Arch. And Arch also put a picture of fiddleheads on here many months ago. I see on the news on this site that they are closing Cunningham Jr. High school and all the jr. high students will go to Skyway.pac03-21-2005
A picture of fiddleheads would make some of us happy. I am suprised someone hasn't asked what fiddleheads are. PAC;; if they do ask you will have to answer them, OK.Dick DeLongflorida03-21-2005
We need some happiness on here! Hey, Arch, how about putting a picture of bluebonnets on here for the viewers.pac03-21-2005
Hi BAS.. Your spring break is over now even though this is officially the 1st day of spring. Hope it was good! Miss you on here. :-)PAC03-21-2005
Don't worry guys.....you'll be picking fiddle heads before long....always thought they were nasty things...lol....couldn't eat weeds!! The weather is great here in Florida....miss "The County" though...but not the snow.MARY DOODY HENNESSYOcala Florida03-20-2005
Love your site we just got 18 in yesterday. :cool:Gordon & Beth MillerAlbert Lea, MN03-19-2005
I sure do miss seeing the snow during the winter months. Home will always be "The County". We are looking forward to visiting with the rest of the family real soon.Bridget and CarolineNorth Carolina03-19-2005
Looking at maby moveing back to P.I Will see.Keith AllenTampa Fl03-19-2005
Yes the bluebonnets are out a few at a time up north here. They will peak in a week or two. We might be the home of George Straight but we aint the home of the Shrub or George H W B!!!! At least one of them is a Connecticut carpet bagger. PAZ ArchArch03-18-2005
Hopefully when BAS returns from spring break, she will have lots to tell us about her vacation. I wonder if the bluebonnets are out in Texas. I got to see them one spring and they were beautiful. To see a large field of them is a lovely sight! Texas is a nice place (home of George Strait)! :-)PAC03-18-2005
Gee, where is everyone today? Hardly any posts. :-( Anyway, happy belated St. Patty's day to all. Looks kind of dreary up there in P.I. on the webcam. Thankfully, down here in Lewiston we have sun with a current temp. of 49 degrees. Maybe spring is coming afterall. Have to run for now. Hi to all and HAPPY WEEKEND!! :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-18-2005
JMT -- You've got mail! Ed B -- I never would have remembered Rosemary's name! The name Candy came to mind, but I still don't remember that she was older than Julie. I can't even think of what year she graduated.pac03-17-2005
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all. :pMarianHouston03-17-2005
Fancy........time to expose yourself. Class of '61, eh? My brother, David, was also. Passed away about 3 years ago. Just talked to Ronnie Boutot (one of David's best buddies back then) yesterday....as rugged as he always was. Am in touch with Sandy Atkins Beck often. Tell me who you are and I'll tell her you're alive........DGPI03-17-2005
Awesome site! Was reading the 2002 archives and saw a lot of familiar names. Lived in PI and Mapleton, went to school there, picked potatoes there, moved to NH in 1967. Miss PI. I remember DG. Gradulated in '61.FANCYNH03-17-2005
DG, You know I can't cook but take out is my style. Anything you want. LLCDPA03-17-2005
I think this weeks poll should have a 5th selection, all of the above. :D Paz ArchArch03-16-2005
Yeah...that "holding" tank concept somehow seems a bit nasty. LCD...nice of you to offer to spring me, but methinks jail for me with nice weather coming up is something I'll consider at a later time. LCD...think I'd look good in stripes? Would you bring me a lunch or two?DGPI03-16-2005
DG Food for thought before submitting to the desires of others... The reason that they call it a "holding tank" is that some of the guys in there may want to hold you. To share a quote... "This is not a good thing..." - Martha Stewart vhvhHouston03-16-2005
CJ Let him do it. I'll pay to spring him............ LLCDPA03-16-2005
DG... you could go over to Wal-Mart and get some St. Patrick's decorations and really put on a show for us!! :ppac03-16-2005
I really like the North Main webcam view, sorry Arch. Tim Hortons's is a great place though. That corner on north Main looks so clear this morning, it would be a great day for DG to appear for us (he wouldn't have to appear partially clad)- just stand out there and wave or make faces, etc. I think we would be satisfied to see his cute little face from the photo. But since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, I think he would make a darling little leprechaun all decked out green! DG, remember that song about short people?PACwintery, cold Nashville03-16-2005
DG...I know I didn't mention anything about nude snow-bathing!! Whatever gave you the idea that we wanted you out there in your birthday suit?? While it would, no doubt, stop traffic at the intersection, LCD, PAC and I only wanted you to come out, look cutely at the camera and wave a little. We couldn't afford to bail you out of the "pokey" if you get arrested!! And, NO to the 1943 picture!!C-JFlorida03-16-2005
LCD, cj, PAC... I checked with the FCC to see if it's allowed in the state of Maine to sit in a snowbank with only a towel for clothing in front of a public viewing device (webcam). I had full intentions of doing so when the weather warmed up and certainly that time is here. However, I have discovered that if I do as described above, the possibililty of serving time in a holding facility is pretty darn good. So, I have decided to scrap the plan and err on the side personal safety. In lieu of the scrapped plan to exhibit, how about if I post a photo of me partially wrapped in a blanket (nothing more) in 1943. Would that satisfy the curiosity of the viewing public? The FCC said that would be acceptable. Well, whaddya say?DGPI03-16-2005
Webmaster, how does one change a detail or two in the member directory. It's showing my previous location in Oregon, rather than the new Vassalboro address. I looked everywhere to find an "edit your own information" button but was not successful. Thanks!!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-16-2005
CJ, I think the good Dr. is ignoring us. Get the feeling he is not up to preforming for us???????? We'll have to see if he's around at noon, Thursday as well. LLinda Coury DuMontPa03-15-2005
Speaking of the new view on the N Main cam, whatever happened to the view of Tim Hortons? The last time I remember looking at the poll the ayes had it!!!!!!!! :confused: Pax ArchArch03-15-2005
CJ... I do like the new view on the North Main cam, but I will not be here right at noon tomorrow if DG were to appear. Highly unlikely that he will, however. :D How about on Thursday?PAC03-15-2005
LCD and PAC...isn't it time for DG to give us that little show, out on that snow bank by the telephone pole??? Before it all melts?!! How about tomorrow at noon?? We'd love to see your smiling face!CJFL03-15-2005
Good Morning DG, Just checked the view in front of your office and looks like things will be melting before the day is over. We started out with lower temps then Maine. Now I guess it's safe to walk to work.Again you may get splashed and look like a mud man. Don't work to hard. LLCDPA03-15-2005
Hi DD, Sounded like a good day. Better then being stuck in the office. Everytime I hear military songs playing I start to cry. It's much easier now that Cory is home but only until he gets called back to active duty. Meanwhile he will start college in the fall to take courses to become a State Trooper. All paid compliments of Uncle Sam. We are still in the 20's this morning but we will make it into the high 40's by noon. Have a good one. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-15-2005
:-)enjoy web camsvictor kenttatamagouche nova scotia03-15-2005
LCD It has warmed up nicely the last few days. Last friday we went to the Blue Jays park and Watched our red sox team get beat 7 3. Not a lot of fun after the 6 inning. Saturday we went to the local highschool foorball stadium to a welcome home the troops celabration. About 75 returning troop[s, and their familys. One widow whos husband died in Kuwait released 21 white doves and they circled the field many times. It was a nice gathering. A couple of Generals and some politicians spoke and the high school band played some military songs so that all the different branches were honored. Thats it from Floridadick delongfl03-14-2005
Good Morning and Happy Monday, I see you're having a heat wave in PI. 25 degrees must feel like spring. We lost all of our snow in Pa but it is still not up to being as warm for this time of year. What's going on in FL DD? Did you finally warm up? LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-14-2005
Hey Andrea, Did Debbie Oakes Arculeo marry Vickie's brother? :confused:Laurie Hall AlbertHinsdale, NH03-13-2005
Thank you for the clues, I'll try them out. As for that slide at the outdoor pool in P.I., it surprised just a few people over the years as to how hot it could get! However, it probably was the best crowd pleaser. That pool has certainly served a lot of people since I was young, and then I started working there in 1972. I can remember days of wall to wall people. I have many fond memories there and hope the P.I. taxpayers can keep it going! Many children in the community have learned to swim there over the years, a very valuable lesson, as I am sure you all know! :-)AndreaMapleton03-12-2005
Another name that might be used for Smart is Vallincourt...that also might helpGuestMaine03-12-2005
Andrea...Joy Smart's last known address was in CT. She has several relatives in the Presque Isle area beginning with her mother Cecile whom lives on Howard Street and brothers David or Fredrick...hope this helps :-)GuestMaine03-12-2005
Andrea I was looking thru classmates.com and Karen Lafrance is there, class of '77. I do believe her older brother is one of the poeple you are looking for, sorry no address for her. I hope everyone stays warm and healthy. I haven't heard of anyone mention the city swimming pool in PI. I remember once trying to slide down the slide on a hot day with out getting wet first, wicked hot, never made that mistake again.Joy Nightingale Courtneyidaho03-12-2005
Thought I would try, one more time, to put the names of missing classmates from the P.I.H.S. class of 1975, just in case someone could give me a name of a relative to call or a telephone number. Allen LaFrance, Bob Montgomery, Casey O'Kane, Dan Soucy, David Charette, Diane Russell, Diane Walters, Don Reed, Ed Guthormson, Everett Johnston, George Kelley, Howard Dixon, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Joy Smart, Joyce Ryder, Linda Paradis, Louelle McCreery, Louis Soloman, Luane Truncale, Maureen Thibodeau, Michael Brewer, Randy White, Regina Thomas, Richard Willett, Robert Breton, Jr., Robert Curtis, Robert Tompkins, Royal Shaw, Shirley Hewitt, Teresa MacDonald Case, Terri Craig, Valerie Denny, William Hall, William Russell and Debbie Oakes Arculeo. Thanks for any help! :-)AndreaMapleton03-12-2005
Spring Break has officially begun in Austin, TX! I'm looking forward to a wonderful week off and the outlook for weather is perfect.....low humidity and 75-80 degrees. They may as well tell us to go home now....it's only 15 min to close. EB...now that you mention your Grandpa's name, I remember. Was Parkhurst Siding named after him or anyone else that you are related to? Pam, you must remember that we were absolutley terrified to go to the dentist as children....Nan practically had to push us up those stairs and then we cried and cried, not one of us wanted to go first. Children don't have to go thru that terror today because there are specialists for children. Have a good weekend everyone. It's quittin' time!BASAustin 75*03-11-2005
PAC...yup they lived on third St. across from Cunningham school and their house was two down from where I lived....the Cameron's had three daughters, Candy, Julie, and Rosemary....you are thinking of Rosemary the youngest.....Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-11-2005
Ed B.. Julie Cameron was in my class; she had a younger sister who was very pretty and I cannot remember her name - she was in the class of 1970. I think they lived on Third Street.pac03-11-2005
Just read that northern New England and specifically Maine may get up to 2 feet of snow this weekend!! :eek:PAC03-11-2005
By the way, viewers, Doris Dyer passed on the other day. Recall that she was the wife of Big Jim Dyer who was high school teacher and sports coach for many years. Jim died many years ago when only in his early 50's. She leaves 4 children: Jim Jr., Judy, Janice, Jeniffer and Jeffery (Rocky).DGPI03-11-2005
I worked mainly along the Reach Road. ie Hallett's, Lamereau"s (Both cecil and Herb)Jack Cameron, Brewer, etcRoger DNova Scotia03-11-2005
Roger D.... Didn't know you worked the Parkhurst farm. I recall you and I working the Burns Long farm and I the Owen Smith farm in the very early '60's and potato picking on the Christie Home Farm. Did you also work the Higgins farm? Remember Walt's Cletrac?DGPI03-11-2005
Well, Before this goes any further I want to make it perfectly clear that I was not running down Doc Kearstead. In fact his horses were looked after better than most humans. And I too have many of his old fillings after 48 years. Thanks for listeningRoger DNova Scotia03-11-2005
Oh, excuse me -- I told myself that I was going to stay off here today, but not now. :-) I went to Dr. Kierstead and he gave me the best fillings ever. I still have them. He was a good dentist. He did not treat ME like a horse; in fact, he was very nice.PAC03-11-2005
Yes I clearly remember your Dad. Maybe it was the pain haha. I went to Doc Kearstead before your father and he didn't even believe in Novacaine(spelling) Treated you like a horse which by the way he raced. One of the first vehicles I ever drove was an Oliver Cletrac hauling a hay rake for your uncle Jack right behind our house. Would I like to have that little machine today. Wonder where it went???Roger DNova Scotia03-11-2005
Hi Roger D....I recognized you a few days back when you signed the guestbook. My father Ken was your dentist...I was PIHS class 67...I remember your dad..a quite hard working man..Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-11-2005
Hi Ed, I used to live on the Reach Rd just North of the Lane Quarry. I worked many hours at the Parkhurst Farm and in the potato houses down at the foot of the hill near the tracks. Jack was very good to me. Taught me a lot, etc. That used to be quite an establishment. A question. Were you my dentist during the 50's and 60's?Roger DNova Scotia03-11-2005
BAS....my grandad was Edwin Parkhurst...and Jack Cameron, my uncle later ran the same farm...Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-11-2005
Hi All For a big hoot, point your browser to (The Dialectizer) W/O brackets and type or cut and paste in the url for this page and read what you would sound like in different dialects. :D Pax ArchArch03-10-2005
Ed M........most of the people on this site are from Presque Isle, Maine, which is not coastal. For info on Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com Thanks for asking.BASAustin, TX03-10-2005
Are you on the cost? We plan on being there this fall. Would info.Ed MoskalyWarner Robins, Ga.03-10-2005
Ed, I didn't know that you sampled "farm life". Who was your Grandpa, if you don't mind saying. We used to go on rides over on that side of the river just to look across to see our farm.BASAusitn 80* and a beautiful day03-10-2005
There are some beautiful old homes in PI. The Third Street area is very nice. I remember going for a walk with Dave Merritt one time on Third Street and I was so shy I probably did not say one word. I think that was the end of that situation!pacNashville, TN03-10-2005
PAC... I lived on the corner of Church and Third...just two houses up from the Congo Church. Sure could hear the fire whistle from there, yes Dave Merritt lived on Third Street; between State and Academy...that's DG's neighborhood....A great place to live as a kid...and I also got to sample farm life a lot at my grandfather's farm...just across the river from the Sidin'Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-10-2005
Ed B.... I do not remember where you lived in town. I remember where the office was, but not where you lived. I think I remember that Dave Merritt lived on Third Street. Is that right?pac03-10-2005
JC..like I've said before, your memory is amazing! I vaguely remember now - she made the best raspberry ones. Another relative of our made pies for a living for 26 years! She lived in Naples, New York.PAC03-10-2005
PAC and Ed, I remember going to the Hall St. diner a few times. Way, way way back Nan used to make pies there. Do you remember that story, PAC?JCPI03-10-2005
Ed...Yes I remember the diner, but I surely did not go there, don't know why, wish now that I had. I was in there maybe once or twice for homemade pie, but you now, the memory is starting to fade a bit, but I do know that I was not in there much.pac03-10-2005
PAC....yes Larry's store was on the corner of Hall and Main...the PI Elks Club is there now, and I believe the bowling alley still on the second floor...remember the Hall St. Diner?Ed BonenfantTrenton, Maine03-10-2005
DG... I just got a question from JC asking where exactly was Larry Goldsmith's store located. Wasn't it righ on the corner of Main and Hall Street? I can't remember for sure.pac03-10-2005
A beautiful day up there in PI indeed! Wish I was there. Speaking of retirement, I want to work as long as I can because I am afraid I would be terribly bored at home. I am not one to watch any daytime TV (I watch very little TV period) and I am not a shopper, so no early retirement for me unless I am forced to for some reason. I was just off work for three days and was anxious to get back (so I could write on here - :D :p :cool:PAC03-10-2005
BRRRR Looks cold but pretty from way down in the cowpasture here. Pax ArchArch03-10-2005
Beautiful and sunny here in the Star City today - quite a change from yesterday! I do believe shoveling yesterday was the worst I've experienced and I'm an accomplished shoveler! It was reported that PI got 13" yesterday. Ft. Kent got 29"!JCPI03-10-2005
Good morning all, The snow removal team for South Main is to be commended for the efforts to keep the pathway clear. The transformation from yesterday is truely spectacular. For those you who are youth challenged (as am I), you may remember after a typical "County" snow storm, following narrow paths down Main Street, going store to store. It's a beautiful morning. VhVhHouston03-10-2005
Looks like a cool calm after the storm in PI. Nice sunrise. :-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts03-10-2005
Hi Amy..... :eek:c.c.c.c.Parkersburg, WV03-09-2005
DG, Yes, stormy days which cause cancellations can be a blessing for dr's offices as well as for school kids. :-) Anyway, looks like it's calming down weatherwise up there. Down here, too. Just in time for another storm during the weekend from what I hear. Take care all. Oh, by the way, hello to Carolyn C., or a.k.a. C.C.C.C. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-09-2005
DG Dont get to talking early retirement. Let me tell you , it gets to be a boor after awhile. I retired when I was 47 and it was fun for the first yr. Then I had to find something to do to take up my time. Its better to keep working and only slow down. Take an extra day a week off or something. You need a purpose to get up and out in the AM.dick delongFlorida03-09-2005
Amy C... Snowy days which can cause cancellations of school, appointments and the like are just as sweet for doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs as they are for students. And how......DGPI03-09-2005
Yes DG, the Roma Cafe was a great place to eat. Ma Olore's chicken parm was second to none! I have tried for years to find a restaurant that makes it as good, and only recently found one here in Mass that even comes close. Most places deep-fry their chicken, or bread it - she didn't....she baked it and it was smothered with the best sauce and lots of cheese - just perfect! My mouth waters to think of it - and her pies - well, my favorite was the coconut cream pie, but they were all good. Could have a great dinner and dessert for under $10 back then. PI looks pretty snowy. We got the cold - not the snow. Enough for me. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts03-09-2005
;-) What a great web site. Catch myself looking for vehicles I recognize on the South Main webcam. Sunny and cold here today. No snow at all :-( . Tammy M. (formerly of Mars Hill)Tammy MillerPiney River, VA03-09-2005
Hey, yeah, does look dark there. Power outage:? We lost ours last night for about 4 hours but have it back now. Bye again all. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-09-2005
DG-- Yeah, I hear you about wanting to be able to stay home and people still coming into their appointments. I'm the office manager of an optometrist's office in Lewiston and we had people jumping over each other to cancel appointments yesterday. Finally, around 3PM my boss tells me I might just as well head home and closed the office for the day. Anyway, hello to everyone else. Looks like it's still nasty up there--the sun just came out down here a couple hours ago but still VERY windy and cold. Take care all. :pAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-09-2005
Never saw the stores all dark before. Did you lose your electricity? It is 2:23 pm there. Just curious. :rolleyes: :confused:Marian03-09-2005
To all::: Not so hot here in florida. At one o'clock it was 49 and raining. Now that is a cold rain for florida. But I did see dandalion blossoms this morning down the street.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl03-09-2005
Just caught up on today's entries. DG-Jane Caulfield has a new business? That's great. She was always good friends with Debbie and Carla Lynch so I remember her well. Good luck to her. Is Betty Ann Goldsmith still around up there? She was my Rainbow sister when I was inducted into the Rainbow Girls many moons ago. She was a couple years older than me and I just loved being around her and thought she was so beautiful. Meredith-I wish I was having a snow day so I could stay home and get work done around the house! I can't believe school doesn't get out til June 22nd. My Amy graduates on May 21st but her last day of school is May 10th. Even after all those hurricane days! They just got them all made up.Jeanne TolleyBike Week of the South03-09-2005
Wish we had some of that snowNice and Warm in WashingtonWashington State03-09-2005
Looks like the snow is starting to pile up in PI and it looks pretty!pac03-09-2005
I enjoyed the snowbubbatools03-09-2005
DG, Yes, another day at work. Only one Doctor today so not to busy. Off on Thursday but many appointments which is what most people do on a day off. The house gets tackled only if I have energy after running around all day. I prefer the running part. We're in for a heat wave by the week end. Should be in the 40's. Don't kill yourself with that shovel. L DD, Go ahead and enjoy that sunshine.... It's not very nice in this part of the woods. I envy you. 13 months and counting. LLCDPA03-09-2005
Hi, Schools are closed here on the coast. It's our 4th snow day and last of our built in days. We still don't get out until June 22, when the calendar says "summer". It sounds like we're going to get blasted again on Saturday. It's a good thing that we are hearty souls, this shoveling is keeping us fit! As soon as the front moves away from Greenland, maybe we will see signs of spring. Hope it's soon. Happy Snowday to those who can enjoy it!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.03-09-2005
I hate to say it but I am a "bit" younger than some of you but I am enjoying the walk down memory lane. DG you are so right - The Roma was the best restaurant and I could only hope that we could get similar fare here in our fair city! ;-)AndreaMapleton03-09-2005
Freddy E...Sorry to make you worry a bit, but...the snow is heavy and deserves some consideration. You understand, of course.....DGPI03-09-2005
good ;-)kevin clairsaco maine03-09-2005
Myrna...Yes, the Roma Cafe was located in SW corner of the Greenlaw Block on the second floor. Best little restaurant ever. People still talk about it.................DGPI03-09-2005
PAC....I recall that Larry Goldsmith had but one child, your classmate. Recall that Jack Zippel worked for Larry for years....fixed bikes. I live in Jack's house which he shared with his wife, Eva, for many years. If the Zippels could be resurrected and shown their old home, they wouldn't recognize it.........DGPI03-09-2005
LCD...Yup, got hit hard; it's a real, so-called nor'easter. I was hoping everyone would cancel today, but not to be. I wanted to stay home, shovel snow and drink tea, but these hardy Presque Isleites are showing up for their appointments. So, later I'll go home, shovel those 4 tons of snow, sweat and stink, sit back and then relax...maybe cook a soup or something. Are you working today?DGPI03-09-2005
DG...you're absolutely right, Larry's was a haven for boys now that I recall, but I remember going in there. His daughter Bettie Ann was in my class. I don't remember that he had a son, do you? I had bicycles, but no pink one.PAC03-09-2005
PAC....yeah, I've got a few pictures of Larry's Auto Supply. When I recommand my photo albums from the college, I'll post a photo of Larry's. Somehow I thought Larry's was a haven for boys, not girls...you know, baseball gloves, model airplanes. basketballs, tools and the like. Perhaps he did have a few girls' pink bikes.DGPI03-09-2005
So DG - is the Greenlaw Block where the Roma Cafe was located upstairs? I just remember going into a shoe store there, when I was in high school, to buy the latest in loafers. I thought I remembered it being Thibodeau's. My long-term memory is generally pretty good - it's the short-term that sometimes plays tricks on me. BTW - the web page says "light snow", but the web cam seems to be telling a different story. How much light snow is PI getting? It's freezing here! :rolleyes:Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts03-09-2005
DG, Looks like you got hit pretty good. On Monday it was 62 in PA. This morning was 9 degrees when I went out to crank up the Jeep. It looks much prettier in Maine as it's white. Everything turns yukie here. 13 days till spring...... Hope you're driving and not walking to work. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-09-2005
DG...I know what photo I would like to see - Larry Goldsmith's store. Arch..the store across from Beckwith's Diner with the soda fountain? That I don't remember at all, but I remember Beckwith's Diner. The Beckwith twins were in my class.PAC03-09-2005
Myrna, makes sense, huh? Mr. Thibodeau...Thibodeau Shoe Store? Thanks. DG, Bernie was older but I remember seeing him. And yes! how nice to keep using the products of Martha Marston's.Carolyn Craig CaldarelliParkersburg, WV03-09-2005
By the way, all you older Presque Isle history buffs....Recall that the F.P. Stevens clothing store went out of business 2 1/2 years ago after being in continuous business since 1886. Now the space is re-occupied by a new business being owned and operated by a local girl, Jane Caulfield. It's a matting and framing operation and opened just a few days ago. Interestingly enough, she purchased a few nice, large cabinets and counters from Martha Marston. These pieces were used in Marston's store for 60-70 or more years and now being utilized by Jane to display some of her merchandise. Nice to see these old P.I. items recycled and used for similar purposes, especially when they can be viewed by the public who viewed the same pieces as kids and now are grandmothers and grandfathers. It's worth a stop-in to see.....DGPI03-09-2005
Carolyn C.... The Boston Shoe Store was up the street across from the Braden Theater. It was owned and operated by Johnny Pasqual who had done business on Main St. for some 40 years in P.I.. Bernie Thibodeau carried on his father's shoe business. His father had bought out the N.P. Cook shoe store business which was across from the hotel many, many years ago. Eventually Thibodeau's Shoe Store found itself in the Greenlaw Block selling, among others, Nun-Bush shoes. Bernie liquidated in the mid '60's and went to work at the Hotel deskclerking. He was a very nice person. Lived up on the corner of Academy and Hillside... Arch.....Before the Porter Block burned there was a drug store there right on the corner, but not sure who operated it....likely it was Jimmy Oak or Oaks who, I'm sure, owned the property. The Porter Block burned in the spring of 1963.DGPI03-09-2005
I have found yet another reason for loving this site. What a kick to sit in my warm home in Houston and watch a little yellow snowplow busy workng at 3 o'clock in the morning. Next best thing to being there in person. :DMarian03-09-2005
Sure looks cold, but take heart, Sprring is just around the corner.Ward WenchBaltimore, Maryland03-08-2005
Was it Thibodeau's Shoe Store that was by Wilkin's?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts03-08-2005
DG What was the name of the store with the soda fountain across from Beckwiths Diner on the corner of Industrial and State? Pax ArchArch03-08-2005
I worked at the City Drug Store in 1953 (I think it was) and I thought the Boston Shoe Store was across the street beside Wilkins. If it wasn't, I can't remember the name of the shoe store. Mr. Thibodeau came across the street for his cup of coffee every morning and would pay .10 cents and ALWAYS leave a .10 cent tip. I worked there when Cal Brown was the owner and he was a good boss! :-)carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV03-08-2005
Coke floats and X-ray machines...a deadly combination. Thompson's Drug Store had a fountain (since 1924) but now the space is occupied by Harding's law office. The X-ray machine (fluoroscope) was in Green's Shoe Store on the corner of State and Main. Mackin's was down below Marston's and had a fountain as well. Mackin's was a popular spot for high school kids in the '40's and early '50's. One can see where Mackin's was by accessing the old photo page and find the Main St. pictures from the '50's......Marston's had a fountain way back before my day.DGPI03-08-2005
The Rexall Drug store was near Boston Shoe store. I have fond memories of having wonderful ice cream sodas and chocolate malts there as a child in the 50s. I think I remember City Drug being further down on Main St. - north of State Street. And who could forget the smell of fresh roasted nuts when going into W. T. Grants, on the corner of Main and State?! ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts03-08-2005
Thank you Roger D and JC.. I was beginning to worry! (about my memory). Now, that helps. Funny, I probably wouldn't have remembered that it was in the pharmacy, but you are right! :-)pac03-08-2005
I think the soda fountain where T used to get the "Coke Float" was in City Drug Store. I may be wrong. Long time ago. Anyway a Coke float is still my favoriteRoger DNova Scotia03-08-2005
Yes, I remember that both F.W. Woolworth's and J.J. Newberry's had soda fountains as well as a couple of pharmacy's on Main Street. The one I remember the best was Dana's Pharmacy, but I think there were two pharmacy's quite close to each other - just seem to remember the name of Dana's.JCPI03-08-2005
It just seems like I remember the store to not be Woolworths or Newberrys. This is going way back to late 50's or early 60's. ????pac03-08-2005
If I remember correctly, both Newberrys and Woolworth had soda fountains. I think Woolworths was the one that had the balloons you could pop to find out how much you had to pay for a banana split!tenleewestport Island03-08-2005
Love being able to see how the weather is up north. The Weather Channel doesn't always get it right! :DDell ClarksonBangor03-08-2005
PAC...I remember one of the shoe stores had an x-ray machine....so one could tell how the shoes fit....We apparently had little fear.....Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-08-2005
Seems like there was a store near where Boston Shoe store used to be that had a soda fountain. Does anyone remember that? It wasn't a Woolworth or Newberry type of store though. It was on the same side of the street near the Boston Shoe Store.PAC03-08-2005
CJ. You forgot already. Pattys grandmother and My grandmother were sisters. That makes her dad Keith and my mom first cousins and she and I about 3rd cousins once removed or something like that. Maybe just friends. LCD..I am related to most of the county. I have a very large extended family (friends)Dick DeLongFlorida03-08-2005
Winter is back or I should say is still here. Sleet here this AM. Sunday was a beautiful spring-like day. Oh, DG, one other store I would like to see if you have it is the old Wilkins store. Thanks.PACwintery Nashville03-08-2005
DD ...and just how are you related to Patty again? (Memory says that you may have told me this already but.....??) She's my first cousin on my father's side of the family (McHugh); her mom is my Aunt.C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida03-08-2005
...And even more proof that spring can't be too far away: I saw three robins alongside the road today. (No, they were alive.) And then within 60 seconds it started to snow again. -Don't know just what to make of that combination.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-08-2005
I have proof that spring is on the way. I was driving home in the dark tonight and saw moths! Yes, moths! The temp is way way up to 38 and those critters are already out and hunting for something to eat. They didn't even have boots or mittens on. Maybe they'll eat some of our snow! I hope so. Happy Spring in a few days!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.03-07-2005
I was looking back through the guest book and saw Andrea was looking for some classmates of 75. Beryl Warner is in Tacoma Wa. Address:15421 20th Ave. Ct. E. Tacoma,Wa 98445steve hewittWashington03-07-2005
Hi CJ, Going back to work on Monday is never a fun thing after a weekend of play time. By the time Wed comes along I get back to work mode. Hi DD, Is there anyone your not related to??????????????? You,re even related to my sister through marrige. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa03-07-2005
Hi CJ What are you doing up so early in the morning?? As you know patty C is my cousin. That makes you and I !!!!!!!!( friends) or something like that.DDFlorida03-07-2005
Good Morning...if any of you happen to see Patty Condon around town today, please be sure to with her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! DG...was Dana able to offer any information re the Davidson/Cullen connection? LCD...how are you doing today?? :D :oC-J McHugh LougeeFlorida03-07-2005
Got many useful information from your nice website, Thank You!liveingtreeusa03-07-2005
Andrea... Thanks. Any particular old picture of P.I. you'd like to view? Just ask......dgDGPI03-06-2005
;-) This is a great site, even if you don't have anything to add, you can sure learn alot by reading. I'm getting a pretty good history lesson here lately! DG - keep up the great info network!AndreaMapleton03-06-2005
Hi to all of you in the Class of '75! Thanx Andrea, this is a great site. Looking forward to the reunion. :DLaurie Hall AlbertHinsdale, NH03-06-2005
hi I am http://imt.net/~kruzndogGregan WortmanMoosehead Lake03-05-2005
DD, PAC, BAS, et al.. I did say ask away and ask away you did! I'm making a list of requested photos of old P.I.: problem is that UMPI has commandeered my photo albums (long story) and I can't just reach out and touch them. Webmaster Jeff and I talked briefly today about changing the photos in the "Old Photo" department. When I reclaim my albums, I'll place all the requested photos on that page. I don't have a photo of Reb's or Flo's, but certainly do of W.T. Grant, Greenlaw's tin shop and old, old pictures of Main St. right after the turn of the century. So wait a week or two and you'll have a new bunch of photos.....Best I can do at the moment.DG..PI03-04-2005
born and raised in PI.Went to PI High School 1954 to 1958. Moved to New York in Sept. of 1979.Lindley Rand Jr.Newark, NY 1451303-04-2005
Arch That would be bernard greenlaws shop. I used top stop in there and talk guns, hunting, the out doors ect. A great old fellow.DDFl03-04-2005
DG.....how about your earliest photo of Main St., Presque Isle, Maine.BASAustin 58*03-04-2005
DG How about a photo of the tin smiths shop with the stove pipe man in the window!!! Peace ArchArch03-04-2005
DG.. How about a picture of Reb's snack bar on Main St near Doc Kierstead's office that I mentioned on here a few months ago? If not, would you have have one of Flo's (Ralph Eager's) store and snack bar on the Fort Road? If no, then how about one of the old W. T. Grant store?PAC03-04-2005
DG...I'm thinkingpac03-04-2005
PAC... Anything you'd like to view in the photo department? Not much I don't have, so ask away....DGPI03-04-2005
Ed...I am amazed at all the islands in Maine. Maine is quite diverse. Judy...My goodness, that could very well be that she went to that movie in Caribou. It sticks in our memory since she only went one time.PAC03-04-2005
PAC...I've never seen any. Bill hasn't either, but he says a good place to see them is at Machias Seal Island. As for the one and only movie that we saw with Nan - do you remember that it was in Caribou?JCPI03-04-2005
PAC... I don't know about Monhegan but I saw some this past summer on Matinicus Island....Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-04-2005
Question - Are there still puffins on Monhegan Island? or anywhere else in Maine? One of the docs here went to Maine last year and brought back a little souvenir with puffins on it and gave to someone here. Just wondering if there are many puffins left in Maine. Thanks, maybe Ed B would know.PAC03-04-2005
DG..That is a great picture of the old State St Theater and surrounding buildings. I said, "Oh yeah" (like I really remember). I don't really, just vaguely. Good picture - thanks!PAC03-04-2005
DD.. Johnny Hone's father, Lew, owned and operated the P.I. Opera House down right across the street from Hall St.. Lew's family had run the PIOH since the early part of the 20th century, in fact, they created it. It burned the night of the 25th of April 1947. They had planned to rebuild once more (it had burned twice before), but it never happened...DGPI03-03-2005
Arch... The Perry Theatre on the corner of State and Main was the site of the original State Theatre on the second floor. The building burned in Jan. 1945 and all was lost. The State Theatre rebuilt around the corner on State St. in Aug. 1946 and opened with the movie, "The Strange Loves of Martha Ivers". No, I wasn't there to see the flick...I was only 4, but, after, I adopted the State Theatre as my second home.DGPI03-03-2005
Hi All If I remember right, the State was torn down. When I worked at the starch factory in Washburn we used it to store potato starch in for a couple years. DG Was the Opera House or whatever it was called there on Main St a movie theater? It burned in the late 40s early 50s as I remember. Paz ArchArch03-03-2005
Jeannie Griffiths...Howdy. Haven't seen you since you lived down on Main. Remember very clearly playing basketball behind your garage...what a crowd of kids!. Yes, your grandmother, Mary, was the very first to buy a ticket when the Braden opened on April 4, 1950. The movie playing was "Nancy Goes To Rio" starring Jane Powell, Ann Sothern Carmen Miranda and others...Why she was the first is a mystery. Photo shown is the State Theatre in about 1952.DGPI03-03-2005
I don't remember the one movie that she went to, but I do remember her going ONCE. It was probably a Western with James Garner or Michael Landon,,,,,she liked both of them.BAS03-03-2005
I think it was called "The Robe" - I don't know, something like that. Seems like it was about a nun.pac03-03-2005
Early Sunday AM on the radio was a discussion about movies. The man on the radio had a lot of knowlege about this - anyway, he said the bigget moneymaking movies for Hollywood are the "G" rated movies, like "Shrek", "Finding Nemo", etc. Our grandmother was very strict about us going to the movies, she only allowed us to see the Disney ones (good choice). I remember just one time we persuaded her to go to a movie. Do you rmemeber what movie that was BAS or JC?PAC03-03-2005
I remember going to the movies at both the State Street Theater and the Braden. At that time I was 9 or 10 years old and used to walk to them from where I lived in the housing projects next to the old air force base. The Braden was the one I remember best as I went to it most often. I seem to remember that the State Street Theater showed the more adult movies such as And God Created Women (56 or 57) and Adam and Eve, one of the first nudie pictures, though it would be almost prime time TV by today's standards. It also used to show more horror movies it seems to me. I remember seeing the first run of Forbidden Planet and War of the Worlds at the Braden. Those movies hooked me on SiFi for life. I also was robbed of my movie money (25 cents) behind the Braden, by some switchblade wielding thugs when I was living on Epworth Street in the late 50's. The First National store was quite near the theater I remember as was the old Sears and Roebuck. There was also a barber shop quite close where my grandfather used to cut hair on occasion. He also worked at the First National as a butcher for a while. Oh for the good old days, when I was young and the world seemed new and bright.Presque Isle NativeTexas03-03-2005
Still thinking back......I was in that Biscayne too.....blue and white it was, and we could have been hurt, the way we were running over potato rows nad Laurie having no clue as to how to drive a "standard". There were no seatbelts.BASAustin 58*03-03-2005
I remember that one of the perks of being a crossing guard at Training School in the mid 50s or so(other than that snazzy belt) was the free pass we got to get into the matinee at the State Street theater--it saved us 10 cents. I read something that I think DG wrote saying my grandmother, Mary Griffiths was the first person to buy a ticket at the Braden Theater--my allowance of 27 cents got me in the door there and bought a popcorn and candy bar (that was after I retired from crossing guard duty). Prices sure have changed!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, Iowa03-03-2005
Laurie Sawyer - boy, was she green! She was a city girl and we thought we were the big farm girls (yeah, right!!) If Laurie read this, she would laugh too and agree, I'm sure. How about Joyce Carroll! Dad & Gramp were probably not happy about that one bit! Joyce and I got that Biscayne stuck between the potato rows and had to walk back to the house to tell Gramp. It would have been worse if we had to tell Dad. I don't remember much repercussion about that tho.PAC03-03-2005
Actually, PAC & Ed, I drove the back roads all over Parkhurst Siding, and beyond, but don't tell those Graves boys. PAC didn't you? Most "country kids" started driving young. I was probably about 13. One of the funniest stories I have stored away is when I (at 13) was trying to teach Laurie Sawyer Berry how to drive. I'll bet she ruined about an acre of my father's potatoes. That field was never the same since!BAS03-03-2005
DG. Was johnnie hones father manager of the state or the Braden?? I think it was the Braden.DDflorida03-03-2005
PAC.....she probably only drove the back roads to Flo'sEd BonenfantTrenton, Me03-03-2005
BAS...and how old were you when you started driving without a license? :p :Dpac03-03-2005
DG...Thanks for the picture and fast response. It doesn't jog my memory. I was only 11 yrs young in 1960. I probably never left the farm except to go to school!BASAustin03-03-2005
By popular demand...I present the State Theatre as it was in the year of 1960. Later I'll forward a picture of State St. from the mid '50's so that viewers can see exactly where the theatre stood... Roger...it was 12 cents for the movie ticket, 10 cents for the popcorn and one nickel for any candy bar. Good days....DGPI03-03-2005
I can't seem to remember did the State St. Theater burn or was it torn down?Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me03-03-2005
the State Street theater was obviously on State Street and was located between Main St and Second St on the same side of State St as Maine Public and the bank. I don't know what's there now probably a parking lot for the bank. DG will probably show a picture. Anyway back in the 50's you could get into the Saturday Matinee for $.25 which included a popcorn and a pop. DG, correct me if I'm wrongRoger DNova Scotia03-03-2005
I do remember seeing a very old picture at DG's office of something on State Street. (all the pictures in his office are old)!! I wish I could have stayed in there longer to look at all of them. It's like a museum in there. Very historical and nice. :-)pac03-03-2005
Just maybe DG has a picture of where it was that would refresh our memories.BAS03-03-2005
The State St. theater - wasn't it where that headstone place was, almost right beside where the W.T. Grant store was? We need DG on this one..........pac03-03-2005
Good morning......Vern, after reading your comment about the State Theater, I guess I need to have my memory refreshed. I don't remember PI having two theaters. I can't even picture where it would have been. I do remember going to the Braden alot. Do you remember how they used to show news? I don't remember now if it was current news of the day or if it was old news, anyway it was black and white clips of news. Now you get bombarded with commercials. I don't like that..but I still love to go to the movies. I also remember coming out of the Braden, late on a winter night and getting into the car was like getting into a deep freeze. It took forever for the car to warm up..even with a boyfriend in the next seat!ha!BASAustin, TX03-03-2005
I need to look on my Atlas to see where Forest Grove is in Oregon. The day or the day after we left Montana in 10/93 they got a big snow storm. We just missed it. One of my friends from PIHS moved to Oregon. We stopped at a small diner in Drummond, Montana and I put a $5.00 tip on the table - my friend exclaimed "$5.00? This is Drummond" !!! I said, "Yes, that is why I am leaving it".PACNashville, TN03-03-2005
Waldo, You are so right...anything above 20 (especially if the sun is shining) feels like a summer day!JCPI03-03-2005
Vern, Congratulations, you found me! We've been in Vassalboro since Christmas eve. PAC, -fingers aren't frozen, as you guessed; I just didn't have anything new to say and have been happily lurking, reading what everyone else is writing about. Like the rest of the people in this part of the country, we've been keeping warm by shoveling snow every few days. I'm pleased to report that we've gotten used to the cold weather, and anything above 20 degrees feels like a summer day. The part of Oregon we lived in wasn't all that cold. --Might see snow only once or twice a year in Forest Grove.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-02-2005
PAC, Ok, where's Waldo? Sorry but I couldn't help myself. I'll bet that Waldo is busy getting settled into his new home and if you've moved, it's a big job. I have a notion about moving. Unpack only as you need things. Then at the end of one year, any box untouched is a candidate for your favorite charity. Webmaster - The Braden theater was where I saw my second movie. I went to my first move at the State Theater on State street. According to my e-map the theater on 167 is still open. Regards, vvhHouston03-02-2005
Cold here.. LOL ..nowhere near Maine temps.RickThe Great Northwest03-02-2005
I'm a little worried that Waldo's fingers might be froze up since his move to Maine, but, he did live in the Great Northwest for many years and it gets mighty cold there too!!!! :DPAC03-02-2005
LCD...yup, swelled head, hat 2 sizes larger as of this morning....DGPI03-02-2005
DG, Have know fear, you still have it all. Did that swell the head at all???? LLCDPA03-02-2005
cj... Me thinks you have misidentified the "cutie"....LCD was talking about DD, not DG. Dang it!DGPI03-02-2005
DG...so sorry my SH ran out because I'd like to read the Cullen story. Ray (and Dana's) grandmother was a Cullen, related to Jim somehow. For more details, call Dana; I'm sure he'd be happy to fill you in. Perhaps you could email me the article(s)??! Roger....hi from this ex-Parkhurst Siding kid; hope all's well with you and yours. LCD....you're so right; dg was such a cutie (and still is, I'm told)!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL03-02-2005
DD You were quite the handsome devil........ I don't want to say to much since I have some pretty scarey pictures of my High School days in DG's posseion. LCD :eek:Linda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa03-01-2005
Hey, a BIG thanx to DG for the quick reply. Yes, good timing indeed. Can hardly wait to read the Cullen series. Thanx once again. :D :D :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-01-2005
Amy Cyr... Let me give you the Star-Herald's e-mail: starherald@nepublish.com Direct your request to Becky. Becky's the one who answers the phone and sets up subscriptions. Good timing....don't want to miss the Jim Cullen's series soon to appear.....dgDGPI03-01-2005
Mrs. DD in 1955....visitorPI03-01-2005
Just goes to show that I have great taste in my women, eh!!DDflorida03-01-2005
By the way, kudos to DG for starting up the series on the Cullen lynching. Growing up in Mapleton as I did, I remember my grandfather telling stories about my great-grandfather having details that one would have only known if they had been there. Always was a story of interest to me. Anyway, that was my p.s. to my last message. Take care all. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-01-2005
Hi folks, Been awhile since I've posted but wanted to check back in. Was wondering if anyone had some contact info on how to get a mail subscription to the Star Herald. Am interested in getting it and keeping up on things up there but not sure how to go about it. Any info would be GREAT. :D Anyhow, have to go outside and shovel. A good night to all and to all a good night.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-01-2005
This is DD IN 1947N CSilver Springs FL03-01-2005
DD... In the newspaper clippings from April of 1873, it's B.J. Hughes, sheriff of the day from Mapleton.DGPI03-01-2005
DD's better half in 1957.VisitorPI03-01-2005
DD... I'll be..so that's you in 1957, eh? Guess it's only fair to see your better half in the same year. Viewers, hang on for another 1957 photo...this time it's CSD....DGPI03-01-2005
Your a winner Dick! We only got about 7 inches today and the snow didn't even start here until about 7:00 this morning!! The rest of the week is calling for snow showers and or snow flurries so we have the promise of up to 2 more inches tomorrow and a little bit every day for a while.I have greenhouses so snow for a little banking is good, however, the below normal temps for this week are not so good. I have flowers coming tomorrow and I would like to see warmer temps!! :-)AndreaMapleton03-01-2005
Here is a great "Mug" shot :DGuest03-01-2005
DG. Yes, my GR-GR-grandfather was Benj. hughes. Do you have a first name for the sheriff of that day. I cant remember wether it was him or one of his brothers. I have the family tree on my machine here so if I had a first name I could tell you just who it was, but, that far back what does it matter. It makes for quite a story. I have heard my grandfather Ben tell the story many times as well as seeing it in print. I think it was in our Mapleton yearbook, the maple leaf 1957. LCD. You will have to talk to NC bout that pix. I dont know who or what.dick delongFlorida03-01-2005
DD, I put my glasses on and would really like to see the picture N. Clark has of you just the same. DG, Glad we won't have to go digging for you. I'm still in 4-Wheel Drive after yesterday's mess. The roads were better at noon when I went home for lunch. Pa needs lessons on snow removal from people in Maine. LLCDPA03-01-2005
J-Cee - How much snow at your place? We got some nice snow here in Hermitage this AM, but it's gone now.pac03-01-2005
DD... I'm doing a series of articles for the Star-Herald on the Jim Cullen lynching back in 1873. I know it's been done several times in the past, but the new generation knows nothing about it and it's time to resurrect the story. Sheriff Hughes was your great-great grandfather or uncle, right? LCD...I took your advice and drove to work today; didn't want that monster snowplow to chuck my bod into a snowbank...wouldn't find me 'til the middle of April. Thanks to you, I'm alive........DGPI03-01-2005
Hi Roger-Wow Ray is in Rockport? What a beautiful place. In the summer, that is! Thanks for passing along my hello.Jeanne Tolley03-01-2005
NC i dont know what pictures you have but LCD will sure be disappointed as she wants to see more of the DR. She called his bluff once. LCD you gotta read the fine print friend, Neil said DD not DG. Andrea, Ah!!!! what wonderful memories we all have. Just dont tell the grandkids. Someone give us a report of how much snowfall. I voted for a small storm and I am thinking I may be a winner.dick delong03-01-2005
I remember you Jeanne, and I will tell Ray that I was talking to you on this site. He is located in Rockport,MeRoger DNova Scotia03-01-2005
Thanks for the pics, DG. You haven't changed much from that one of you leaning against the car. How do you do that? I keep clicking on to see the snow. The streets look very deserted.Jeanne Tolley03-01-2005
N. Clar Please share that picture you have of the good Doctor. Would love to see it. LindaLCDPA03-01-2005
I worked at the Drive-In as well as the Braden and yes, if those speakers could talk, and the woods and the.... Storming here right now. Wouldn't be so bad if the wind wasn't blowing. School got out early because of it. ;-)AndreaMapleton03-01-2005
The south was surprised this morning with about and inch of snow. Was not expecting it at all. We have trees blooming and flowers. I work with 3 year olds and we decided to go out in the snow. The other teachers told the kids to attack Ms.Karen with snowballs! They had a blast! Some didn't even know how to make a snowball. The snow is gone and the temps and winds are awful. Tomorrow the lows are going to be 25 degrees.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA03-01-2005
DG, That is the picture of those two lookers and my memories of tolling up and down Main St. with the top down, while you were hard at work. LLCDPA03-01-2005
That is alot of snow. Wish we had that here!!ChristineWashington03-01-2005
DD Showing pictures do you think that I should put the one of you that I have on here. :DN CLARKSilver Springs FL03-01-2005
We had beautiful snow here for a while this AM on my way to work - it only took me 2 hours to get to work! I was in traffic for a long time, so I just enjoyed the beautiful snow coming down - it was big flakes. Didn't last long but it sure was pretty.PACNashville03-01-2005
Jeanne T... Speaking of Roger D....here's a picture of him just about the time he, your brother and I would meet each other and become friends....8th grade photo at Cunningham, 1955.DGPI03-01-2005
yes, I agree about the Braden theater BUT what about the drive-in theater? If those speakers could have talked.Cherylfl.03-01-2005
LCD... You mean these two James Dean look-alikes standing, looking real cool one afternoon in 1962 on Third St. in Presque Isle? You mean that cool TR-3 which made us appear cooler than we were? You mean that car which you used to borrow and cruise around town. Yup, that's us..........Roger DeGrass and the other fellow I can't quite put a name to. Hmmmmmm....DGPI03-01-2005
Brrrr, Linda, almost 14 inches of snow isn't enough to stay home? It would be for me! When I worked in Bangor, I lived on Route 9 in Eddington so the minute snow would start, they would send me home because it was such a bad road. Being 19 or 20 years old, do you think I went home? Of course not, went right around the corner to the Office Lounge and worried about getting home hours later. We are up to 60 degrees here now and there's not a cloud in the sky. Wish you were here!Jeanne Tolley03-01-2005
Hi Jeanne, We got hit with 10 inches of snow last night. Another 4 landing today but not bad enough to stay home. Our office is open. Don't complain about 49 degrees. That would feel pretty good today. Was out in 20 degree weather sweeping my jeep off and let it run for a while before I made it in. Not to many surgery cancellations. Everyon has four wheel drive in this area. Stay warm. LindaLCDPA03-01-2005
Roger-Just wanted to say "HI". I was behind you in school but remember you when you hung around with my brother, Bobby. I was also friends with your brother, Ray. Where is he? Please let him know I was asking for him. Glad to see your name in the Guestbook. It must have just started snowing in PI because there's alot more on the ground in Houlton when I just looked at that webcam. We have winter (for Florda) temps today. It's 49 degrees right now and only warming up to the mid-60's today, after having mid to high-70's and 80's for the last couple of weeks. Everyone have a great week!Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach03-01-2005
Hi Roger D. Saw your picture in Dick Graves office in front of the sportscar taken in our younger days. The two cool dudes with the Jimmy Dean Look...........Cute LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa03-01-2005
Hi to everyone from a class of 1960 graduate. Oh Yes Wendy's now own Tim Hortons. Bought from Ron Joyce a couple of years agoRoger DNova Scotia03-01-2005
Hi to everyone from a class of 1960 graduateRoger DNova Scotia03-01-2005
Thanks for the memories.Dan StricklandOut There02-28-2005
Hi All Great view from the N Main cam, I can drink from my Tim Hortons coffee mug and look at the store I bought it in. I bet that some you dont know who owns Tim Hortons!! :confused: Pax Arch No GooglingArch02-28-2005
Andrea, Tell your mom that I said, If those braden theater walls could talk she might be the one to have to leave town,BUT, SHE WOULDNT BE ALONE.dick delongFlorida02-28-2005
Kim B., if those walls could talk there would be a lot of people that would have to leave town!! I worked at the Braden theatre for a number of years in the 70's. The Braden has and is maybe still being renovated into, I have been told, offices. Someone correct me if I am wrong! That dumpster on the webcam sits up from the Braden more in front of where MFX is. I don't know who is really using it. I'd like to thank those of you are emailing me addresses, much appreciated! ;-)AndreaMapleton02-28-2005
I notice there is a dumpster of some sort sitting out front of the cam on Main Street...are there any new renovations going on?? I remember many moons ago going to the movies and it was $1.25 to get in. Have they ever done anything with that building? If walls could talk................... :-)Kim BMaine02-28-2005
Just reading over the comments again. To Dana Smith.. Mac Harris - I remember him now being at Quoggy Jo. Thanks for the reminder.PAC02-28-2005
Hi, I lived on Loring Air Force Base and started school there, K - 3, around 1958. We used to go to the big town, Presque Isle, to go shopping. What a nice treat to find this website some 50 years later. Thanks for the great pictures.Paul ReyesBaltimore, Md.02-28-2005
Andrea, The snow is suppose to start at noon today into tommorow. We expect 6 to 14 inches before it ends. It's going your way after it leaves Pa. Mae said they did a snowmobile run in New Brunswick over the week end. She sat in the hotel enjoying the hot tub and cocktail lounge while everyone else were on the trails.Hope everyone up North enjoys it. Dr Graves, I hope you will not walk to work in the morning. The snow plow might push you in the snowbank. Be sure to drive. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, PA02-28-2005
I like the new view from the North Main webcam, and I miss PI and Tim Horton's.PAC02-28-2005
I like how you have got Tim Hortons in the camera view. I check out this site every day. I lived in Washburn for a year and had to move away. My days are now spent planning a way to return. Does anyone have any photos of Washburn,especially the big red house on the Everett Road, used to be owned by the Clarks.dave02-28-2005
Thanks for the help finding 1975 classmates, we are down to about 72 left to find! Looks like March in going to come in like a lion so hopefully it will go out like a lamb as the old saying goes. Monday - 80% chance of snow after midnite accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Tuesday - 100% of significant additional snow with 10 or more inches possible! Rest of the week snow showers and snow flurries. Great for the skiers and snowmobilers!AndreaMapleton, Maine02-27-2005
Hi all class of 50 members hope to see you all at our reunion :-)Barb Talbot02-27-2005
Just checking in on how winter is in the county. Wish I could say I missed all the snow!!mike talbothudson, ohio02-27-2005
What???? Another escape from the Ha Ha Hotel?? I probably shouldn't comment, but it just strikes me funny.BASAustin02-27-2005
I would love to hear from all those people from the lovely area of Presque Isle and see how everyone is doing.Anna Marie Parker02-26-2005
Hi Donny Do you remember me? So nice to see you found the site!tenlee (blanchard) dipierrowestport island, ME02-26-2005
Thanks for the info Meredith! Here is another round of names that we need help with - Linda Paradis, Diane Russell, Maureen Thibodeau, Diane Walters, Beryl Warner, Randy White, William Hall, Richard Willett, George Kelley, Laurie Childers, David Charette, Shirley Bartlett, Rod Davenport, Tony Cote, Steve Fitzherbert, Valerie Denny, Joy Smart, Regina Thomas, Luane Truncale, Mike Gustin, George Osgood, Joyce Ryder, Royal Shaw, C. Stephen Carpenter, Howard Dixon and Don Reed. That's all folks. If you can't find them, maybe you can give me the name of a relative that I might call! THANKS!AndreaMaine02-26-2005
Hey, Spring is coming! I saw the signs in Arizona this week. Temps were in the mid and upper 60's, mostly sunny, but some showers. It felt good. There are some flowers in the desert, that's rare most years. I had a great time visiting relatives. Anyone remember Elva Griffin or Dale or Colby Griffin? They are doing great! Andrea, my cousin, Carroll Libby, lives in Presque Isle. I'll bet his number is in the phone book. He works for Maine Public Service. His mother still lives on Dudley St. I hope you find everyone for the reunion, they are so much fun - especially after everyone gets past that stage of thinking they have to impress everyone. We all soon realize that we are all on equal ground. Another coastal storm is supposed to hit on Mon. night into Tuesday. I wonder if there will be school. We'll see. Have a great weekend, everyone!Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.02-26-2005
Interesting sitedon kilpatrickWisconsin02-26-2005
Dana, the Pierce's sold to a Canadian firm a few years ago - can't get ahold of my brother to ask - he's in Bangor watching the boys basketball game. If no one responds to your question by tomorrow evening - I'll call him and ask for you.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-26-2005
The boys just won their game!!!!!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-26-2005
I got a kick out of the posts about the heavy Quoggy Jo rope tow and wet, worn out gloves. I experienced both. Some will undoubtedly remember Malcolm Harris, a good friend of my parents, and the person who may be the most responsible for keeping Quoggy Jo going in the 60's and 70's. I remember Malcolm constantly tinkering with the engine that ran that rope tow to keep it going day in and day out. Also, Malcolm was often the guy who would help little kids like me up the lift when we were just learning. All this led me to think about the poma lift at Mars Hill. When I was little (probably less than 70 lbs) there was a 30 foot section of that lift that would pick you up off the ground. It would lift you up a couple of feet and you'd sit there and twirl around till you hit the ground again - - hopefully with your skis pointed up the hill. I see they now have a triple chair which is a little hard for me to imagine. I haven't skied there since the poma lift days. Can anyone tell me who owns the area now?Dana SmithLake Elmo, Minnesota02-26-2005
Well, I'm proud to tell that the Mars Hill boys basketball team will go to the finals today! YAHOO! I remember that we always had good teams while I was in school and great coaches too. Andrea, while all the classmates you are looking for may not still live in Maine, switchboard.com is a great tool. Dana Lovely always lived in Southern Maine - Saco or Scarborough.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-26-2005
:D Hello! Danny Desjardin's brother moved downstate! Can you think of anyone else to call? Here is another list of names for anyone out there that can help us! Mark McConnell,Larry Perkins, Joan Reidt Day, Barry Rich, Debra Ricker, Donna Sanipas, Timothy Shea, Frederick Smith, Louis Soloman, Faith Sorrenson Gallop,Dan Soucy, Thomas Sweester, Robert Tompkins, Wayne Vogel, Cynthia Wallace Whited, William Russell, Louelle McCreery, Janet Holst, Robert Curtis, Ed Guthormson, Shirley Hewitt, Max Larlee, Carroll Libby, Diane Nickerson, Casey O'Kane. Thanks!AndreaMapleton02-26-2005
Andrea I believe Danny Desjardin has a brother still living in PI. Also Pam Thorne has been asking about the class reunion. Are you sending any information out. She doesn't have an email address.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-26-2005
Lived in Caribou for years with my late husband. Miss the family very much. Would love to hear from them but can't find screen names for anyone. Was part of the Washburn Doody Family.Mary Doody HennessyOcala, Florida02-26-2005
BAS Yes it is cooler here also and I am not anywhere near ready for summer myself. I am glad that the 5 day forcast is calling for 60F or cooler up here. I am gonna enjoy every cool day we get. L DuMont I finally think I am going to make it, this stuff is hard to get over, Thanks for the thoughts. Peace ArchArch02-25-2005
Looking for classmates from the Presque Isle class of 1975! We cannot find 86 out of 350. Please help, if you can, to find the following: Arthur Adams, Bruce Anderson, Kathleen Argraves Hkoarax, Robert Breton, Jr., Michael Brewer, June Cilley Clark, Susan Corey, Daniel Desjardins, Rosemary Delano Merritt, Mitchell Dickinson, Wendy Dyer Williams, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Alan Gagnon, Peggy Gardiner Currier, Pauline Guimond Corriveau, Wayne Hagerman, Robert Johnston, Everett Johnston, Brenda Johnston Whitmore, Denise Katt, Allen LaFrance, Stephen Lamoreau, Randy Langley, Dana Lovely, and Teresa MacDonald Case. I'll list more another time, but email me if you have any clues how to get ahold of these people! THANKS!AndreaMapleton02-25-2005
I took notice yesterday as I came by MacDonalds in Madawaska, the picture on this site isnt the same.mona blanchardeaston02-25-2005
Arch.....sounds like Springtime in North Texas. Before we know it, the beautiful bluebonnets will be out. They nearly cover Central Texas and they are awesome to see, especially fields of them! I'm looking forward to it. We've had several days in the 80's already, but this afternoon is only 54 and that feels pretty good to me. I'm not quite ready for the hot Tx weather yet. PAC has come to visit during bluebonnet season and she sure didn't go back to TN disappointed.BASAustin, TX02-25-2005
OK Arch, Rub it in. Glad your feeling better. LLinda DuMontPa02-25-2005
I just wanted to say,that i have just recently moved to NC and i greatly enjoy viewing this sight, just to see whats going on in town, its not really much going on, but im 17 and i sometimes see one of my friends walk buy or one of my friends vehicles, its very cool... and makes me miss home alot Mindy Michaud :-) ;-)Mindy MichaudPresque Isle.....but now NC02-25-2005
Hi All Dog wood is in bloom and the crocuses(sp) are up. Pax ArchArch02-25-2005
Pa did it again. Schools were let out at noon yesterday due to the big snow storm on the way. It started at 4pm and dropped two inches overnight. Took me five minutes to sweep the sidewalk and off to work I went. The schools were on a two hour delay. They should all move to Maine.............. LCDLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa02-25-2005
We have more snow than you do. But not as cold as you. Spring is just around the cornerJack BelickaGreenwich, CT02-25-2005
The girls lost last Saturday 44 to 47 Rockland. Two years in a row that they have gone in seated in first place and then lost the first game. We can only hope for next year! :-(Andrea02-24-2005
Any word on the girls team? vhvhHouston02-24-2005
:-( Presque Isle Boys just lost to Camden Hills 62 to 57! Too bad! I would have loved to see them take it all the way!Andrea02-23-2005
Yes, you are right, I have no identity of my own. I'm either Al's wife or Amy's mother! But I don't mind, they are both great people. I love going to the Speedway, but I'm a better infield person than I am grandstand. I need to have elbow room, which you definitely don't have in the grandstand. On second thought, I probably just like watching it from the comfort of my own home! We usually take a couple drives through the infield to check out the crowds and, of course, it's a must do when ther are out of towners here. I guess I missed the entry before yours. I did scroll down to see what was there but it must have been removed before I saw it!JMT02-23-2005
Jeanne, Not enough that you have a celebraty husband now you get to watch your daughter on TV. Great, I'm sure you were thrilled to death. My sister use to go out in the end field tailgating in her younger day as well. That was many moons ago. She would drive from Lauderdale for the week end. There was a very strange message which appeared on the crown prior to mine which has been removed but PAC and I got a big kick out of it which is where this HA HA Hotel thing all started. Had to have been there, right PAC. Hope you enjoyed watching the race. LindaLCDPA02-23-2005
I'm glad you clarified that. I didn't want to sound like I didn't know what was going on and ask what the HAAAA HAAAA hotel was! Although I don't think I'm that far behind you. After Amy was at the Speedway on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. til 9:00 p.m. then I had to get her up at 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning so she could be back there by 4:30, I felt pretty darn old. She was in the pre-race show for the Daytona 500 and when Brian Wilson finished singing Good Vibrations, the camera stopped right on her. I was so excited. I was at a local restaurant/lounge watching it on the TV and I turned around and hit a guy on the arm and said "that was my daughter!" Needless to say, he and his buddy were laughing at me. Of course I taped it so that we could watch it over and over when we got home.Jeanne Tolley02-23-2005
CJ, Nice to hear your up and at it. Hope you're doing better. Nothing worse then the thought of being put in the HA HA Hotel. My son keeps yelling Shady Pines Mom. Jeanne, your to young to know what we are talking about. You're still a Healthy young chick with energy to spare. CJ and I are ready for the bone yard but we stay around to torment everyone. LLinda Coury DuMontPa02-23-2005
LDC...and I was positive that you promised us (JMT, DG, DD, and me) that you'd never talk (or write) about that place again?!!C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida02-23-2005
I feel a desire to know more about the HAHA house LOL !tenlee02-23-2005
Had an enjoyable visit this past weekend, (except for the Arctic temps). Not the same PI I knew in 1955, though. Many changes. Still think of it as home, however.Dana M. Hagerman, Sr.Alfred, Maine02-22-2005
Had an enjoyable visit this past weekend, (except for the Arctic temps). Not the same PI I knew in 1955, though. Many changes. Still think of it as home, however.Dana M. Hagerman, Sr.Alfred, Maine02-22-2005
Not I, LCD but your comment made me laugh. BAS was wondering too...pac02-22-2005
Did someone just run away from the HA HA Hotel?????????????LCDPa02-22-2005
Hi everyone, If you see my brother Dana and my Dad Sonny at Roy's please say hi!Jamie WilcoxWichita KS02-22-2005
Andrea, Thank You for the info. We have such a long drive 12-14 hours. I just don't want to run into any storms along the way. Down here we have to watch out for all of the deer. Up there we will need to watch out for the moose. Last time we were in PI (5 yrs ago) we saw one along the roadside. At first we thought it was tractor trailer tire instead it was a moose possibly hit by a tractor trailer! Hopefully they are not on the move right now.Taina02-22-2005
FYI...PI Boys play Camden Hills tomorrow night at 8:35PM. PI Ice Hockey Team plays Houlton next Monday night at Houlton - first play-ff game. We got a little less than an inch of snow last night :-( Quoggy will be open today. Much warmer today. 9 above when I got up this morning as opposed to 9 below yesterday morning!JCPI02-22-2005
I would be grateful if somebody in PI could pass this Web address on to my kids if you know them. Jessica Amber Nelson 22 and Erik David Nelson 20. Just remove the spaces and copy/paste to the browser. home. comcast. net/~thenelsonclanDan NelsonUSA02-21-2005
Taina - scattered snow showers Monday nite, accumulation of an inch or less, Tuesday scattered snow showers accumulation of an inch, Wednesday scattered snow showers, Thursday partly cloudy, Friday partly cloudy etc., through the weekend. That's Aroostook County, some parts of the state might se a little more snow than that. You shouldn't have any trouble providing you drive accordingly! :-)Andrea02-21-2005
Hey Pooch...saw "Litle Pete's" message from Germany and now here YOU are! Yes, this is a great website...keeps us PI folks attached. My sister and Dick moved from Cross Lake last year to Long Lake in St. Agatha...they sure have a beautiful view. Enjoyed our visit a couple (??) of years ago at the lake.Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyChelsea, ME02-21-2005
:-) I am going to be traveling to Presque Isle this Wednesday, Feb. 23rd. from Upstate NY to visit some relatives and help celebrate my Grandmothers 90th Birthday! Just wondering if there are any storms in the forecast for the next few days?TainaUpstate, NY02-21-2005
Like a moose would actually do that! I've heard they're quite dumb, but very combatitive in the wild as far as protecting their young. When I was living on the Houlton Road, a moose came quite close to the house, standing right on the edge of the potato field which was very close to our house.pac02-21-2005
Great site. More should see it and get involved.Stuart RoderickPhoenix, AZ02-21-2005
I saw that picture of the alledged McDonald Restaurant in Madawaska and I have been there and I didn't think it looked like the building in Madawaska or the scenery behind it either!Andrea02-21-2005
JC - Well, at least the dog is cute, if it is Charley I am thinking of. :-)PAC02-21-2005
I've had several people asking if the above photograph was taken in Madawaska as the website it comes from claims. I've told them I don't think so as the lay of the land in the background doesn't look Maine. What does everyone else think? Could this have been taken in Madawaska?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-21-2005
Quoggy Jo and Big Rock didn't open today - too cold. It's been one heck of a winter - either not enough snow or too cold. Poor Laura - she's resorted to dog sitting to make a buck!!!jcPI02-20-2005
Hi All Vern I am getting over this stomach junk now.Probably would have gotten over it sooner but I went to work instead of resting. Andrea It will be a few years before we can get enough ahead to come up again. As the years go by it is getting harder for me to handle the heat in the summer, heck of a place to be a welder by trade Huh? Pax ArchArch02-20-2005
Hi Jo-Ann Barton----Were you one of those HRH employees at one time?Pam RhodaOakland,Me02-20-2005
Easton is my home town. :-) :-)Clif HammondOmaha NE02-20-2005
Hello Mike, long time no see but certainly not forgotten! Please email me with Michelle's email address as we are working on our 30th class reunion plans. Do you want to come too? We're planning one hell of a party! Arch, glad to hear you are still alive and kicking too. I'd like to have your temps right now, but probably couldn't cope with your summertime temps very well. Coming home this summer? :-)Andrea02-20-2005
Arch, Glad you're back, able to sit up an take nurishment and eat a few woopie pies! You were gone for more that a few days. I was up visiting BAS this weekend... great time. No arrest to report. vh :-)VhHouston02-20-2005
Hello Andrea. It has been years since I have seen you. How are things with you? We're living in Atlanta. Are you still lifeguarding? Give my best to all you fellow friends from PI. It was a great place to grow up.mswartzAtlanta02-20-2005
Hi All Andrea, you are right about anything above 0 being good. It is 78.5F here in Texas right now and I see that you are at 2F so it's far (gooder) here than there. Pax Arch PS No I am not ready for summer yet!Arch02-20-2005
Good morning! The sun is shining, the wind is blowing at about 17 mph, and it was -10 earlier, about -5 right now and it promises to get to a warm 7 degrees today! Anything above 0 is good, right? :-)Andrea02-20-2005
:-) I was looking at a jeep,& the webcom came up so I click onit.jo-ann bartonhoulton me02-20-2005
Andrea, Keep a good eye on her. She tends to push to the max. Snowmobiling this week end. Tell her to behave and slow down. Old age isn't always fun and games. LCDLCDPa02-20-2005
The bands at PIHS have always been great, Andrea!! I lived in that band room when I was in high school. Mr. Kenison inspired me to become a band director. I go to work every day loving my job.Michelle (Schreiner) Rickard02-19-2005
The Presque Isle girls lost 47 to 44 Rockland. They just seemed to have a hard time hitting their shots. :-( :-) The P.I. boys beat Fort Kent 57 to 73 I believe. Fort Kent came on strong in the beginning and we started getting a little worried but our boys pulled away after half time. We had a really big crowd in Bangor cheering them on! Our band, of course, sounded wonderful. Dan Schneider does a great job! They go back down on Wednesday and play at 8:30 p.m. I think! Linda - Yes, I know Mae. We've worked together for 24 years. She's doing pretty good, we won't let her get ahead of herself!AndreaMapleton02-19-2005
Andrea, Just wondered if you knew my sister Mae who is finally back to work after being on sick leave. I believe she has mentioned your name in the past. She also did out of town trips with the gang. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa02-19-2005
Thanks Andrea!Meredith02-19-2005
Going to drive a school bus to Bangor on Saturday. Three band buses and 2 team buses. Girls play in the morning and the boys play at 2:15. Presque Isle girls are in 1st place and I think the boys are going in 5th place. Don't quote me, but I will let you know tomorrow evening how they made out! :-)Andrea02-18-2005
School is out for the week. Basketball tournament begins. It doesn't seem right to have PI in class B, but I guess there aren't any class A teams in Aroostook anymore. Are both boys and girls teams in the running? I thought I heard that the PI girls are for sure. Someone please keep us posted on how PI does. Thanks! I'm headed to Arizona to visit relatives for a few days. They are having the rainiest season in decades. Rats! I won't be able to come back and show off a sunburn or pink skin. Oh well, I plan to have fun no matter what the weather is. It's going to be great seeing everyone - the Griffins who used to live on Fort St. near the schools.Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.02-18-2005
Richard Beaulieu.....Last time we saw each other, we were playing pool at Dugan's. Remember?DGPI02-18-2005
Hi All Have been under the weather for a couple days and have been lazy. Thanks for thinking about me. Pax ArchArch02-18-2005
Meta--good to hear from you...DeWitt my brother in N.C. said that I had a reply but I've been busy and just getting back to crownmaine...I see he has been causing trouble about spuds...we can't get good maine spuds either...they ship in white bag..not clear plastic..they are terrible..I've stopped at a place before Houlton they are great bakers..enough about that..we had some great years in the band. :eek: :-)JerreDanielson, Ct.02-18-2005
I just saw a local famous person on the elevator - Ralph Emery - He hosted the TV show "Nashville Now" for many years. I did not speak to him, but I wonder what I would have done if it had been Alan Jackson!! I probably would have fainted. :eek: Yes, we do miss Arch on here.PACNashville, TN02-18-2005
Arch, where are you? I've been missing your comments. I hope that all is well with you. VH....take it easy getting here..it's rainy and cool..but, when you're in good company who cares about the weather? Have a safe trip.BASAustin , TX (rain and 46* )02-18-2005
used to live on Blake st Wennnt to PI HighRichard BeaulieuBaltimore02-18-2005
Boyh my mother Marilyn Craig And I were born in Presque Isle. Have lots of memories . Thanks for the web cam. Aloha Bob Hood ;-)Bob HoodMaui02-18-2005
BAS, I replied to your hotmail address yesterday, maybe you didn't get it. DeWitt, Thanks much for the postcard, got it yesterday. Looks like a nice place.PAC02-17-2005
Vh, so Skinny graduated in 71. I didn't think he graduated in 70 with me or I would have remembered him. He and his wife and daughter moved to the Brunswick area a few years ago. His wife, Danna, used to work here with me. I guess it poured last night, but around 11 when Laura returned from the hockey game in Bangor it had started snowing. I'd say we got about 2 1/2 inches. It sure was hard shoveling it this morning because it was so wet. As for Quoggy ... you can all come back and ski and not worry about the heavy rope tow - we've had a t-bar for at least three years now. It's made a huge difference in the number of skiers. A beautiful new deck was added to the building this past fall. It's such a nice addition and the building was also painted to match the Maine Winter Sports Complex.JCPI02-17-2005
That's right, Skinny did graduate in '71. He was good friends with Sandee Thorne. She and I were best friends and still keep in touch.Jeanne TolleyWorld Center of Racing!02-17-2005
JMT, Skinny (Alan) Fields graduated with me in '71. He did have a great sense of humor (and self) and a contageous laugh. Last I heard he lived in the Brunswick area. It's raining there... Has this been a strange Winter or are my childhood memories of deep snow muddled? vvhHouston02-16-2005
Hello,is there anybody that know Mr. & Mrs Harry Wilder they had a jewelrystore and i believe there daugter name was Catherine. Thanks MurielMuriel Couch(Myers)Jacksonville Florida02-16-2005
Talking about Quoggy, my grandmother used to let me drive there when I didn't even have a license. We were so close, just down the Parkhurst Siding Road and then left onto the Fort Rd. She probably thought that the chances of me and Trooper Graves meeting were pretty slim. I never did meet up with him and I drove to Quoggy Jo alot. I was quitre young when I started.BAS02-16-2005
Oh, the mention of Quoggy Jo really brings back great memories for me. My 2 stepbrothers (Kent and Joel Nightingale) and my brother Bobbie Carroll were all ski patrols there. When I first started skiing (2nd grade) my brothers would have to take me up. We used to have to get new ski gloves every winter, because the rope toe would wear right through them. What great fun. I wish skiing was more affordable these days. I think a season's pass at Quoggy cost around $50.00 when I was growing up.Kim Carroll MurchisonScarborough, ME02-16-2005
Ed-Yes, I've been to the 500. That race is a bit too long for my taste so I prefer the shorter ones like the Bud Shoot Out or the Twin 125's. We took a ride out to the Speedway the first weekend of racing, February 5th, during the 24 hour race and just drove around the infield. I would think whether a person likes racing or not, they would get into it just being at the track with all the excitement in the air! Last night we were there for a rally promoting interest in locating the NASCAR Hall of Fame here rather than one of the other 7 locations around the country. Linda-I had a problem getting off of the T-bar at White Bunny. I could only get off the left side then I had to scurry across before the next T-bar came along and knocked me down. You can probably tell that I'm no Jean-Claude! Pam-Skinny is Alan Fields. He graduated in 1970 and his brother, Peter, graduated in 1973 with me. Both of them had great sense of humors and were a riot.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-16-2005
Jeanne.....have you ever been to the Daytona 500......this SundayEd BonenfantTrenton, Me02-16-2005
Jeanne, You had me laughing. I was great on starting with the rope tow but getting off was my problem. I would wipe out anyone who was behind me. My computer man is due to show up tonight at 6:30. Hope to get caught up with everything by next month. LindaLinda Coury DuMontPa02-16-2005
JMT... Skinny Fields? I'm not sure who he was. What was his real name? That name sounds a little familiar, but I don't think I knew him.pac02-16-2005
You guys have me chuckling to myself about the rope tow. I could not get up that thing by myself. I never knew that it was possible to fall flat on my face, bent only at the ankles but I could do it on that rope tow. I was so proud of myself one time when I finally got on, but 3/4 of the way up the mountain, I didn't realize that even though I felt like I was holding on for dear life, I was sliding backwards and slid right into Skinny Fields. He told me to just hang on and he would take me the rest of the way. Those ski patrols earned their money when I showed up because the only way I could make it up was if they took me. How embarrassing that was!Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beacy02-16-2005
Ed - That is so true. I was going to mention the rope tow. Yes, it was heavy and you had to be right on track and ready when you started out or else you would fall. I remember going to Big Rock with Natalie Coffey in her white mustang. I didn't go there much at all, only a few times. Quoggy was more my speed. I felt like a pro one day when it was sunny and I took off my parka and sailed down the hill. It was too hot with it on.pac02-16-2005
No, White Bunny is no longer open. I do not know when it closed. You wouldn't know it if you drove by it today.JCPI02-16-2005
PAC & JC...I can remember Quoggy Jo well and as a little kid how heavy that rope was when one was going up alone.....Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me02-16-2005
JC - maybe you could do a "snow dance". Memories of Quoggy ski slope - we could see the lights from our house. Went there all the time. And White Bunny in Fort Fairfield. Is that still there?pacwindy Nashville02-16-2005
Glad to hear you got the disk and liked it! Oh, I still have the harvest disk and a bunch of other things to send your way...one of these days. It's quite warm today - I hope we don't lose too much snow. It's Winter Carnival Week here and kids are trying to do snow sculptures. They have to be done tomorrow sometime and next week is winter break so I hope we'll have enough snow for Quopggy to be open all week.JCPI02-16-2005
JC, I got the disk in the mail yesterday. Fantastic! Thank you very much. I now have my two "seasons" of the old homestead on the book case. What wonderful memories they ignite. Congratulations to the PIHS Girls Basketball team. Very impressive. PAC, Do you have a new snail mail address? BAS, T-minus and... Regards, VhvhHouston02-16-2005
Hey "Little Pete". Isn't this PI Web Site great? Had a wonderful time at your house this past summer. Your mom and dad are great to have the "night before" reunion party at their home. Hope your family is doing well "over there" and will return soon.Meta GiggeyChelsea, ME02-16-2005
Seems like I remember a Roderick family that lived in an A-frame house on the Centerline Road.PACNashville, TN02-15-2005
Stationed in Germany and really enjoy seeing the live cams of home. Wishing everyone back home all the best! PetePeter S. RoderickWurzburg, Germany02-15-2005
Got a couple of inches last night and it is lightly snowing now. PAC - Kim had her baby yesterday! (a Valentine's Day baby!) She's doing great and so is the baby - will be home sometime today.JCPI02-15-2005
All, Here comes the snow. It is in Portland right now, moving north-east. By morning it will be a Winter wonderland. I'd trade my 70 degree days here for it in a heart beat. VhvhHouston02-14-2005
Will be moving to Van Buren Maine in June of this year. Can't wait. My picture holding Sierra my grand daughter.Francis KramarskiFallbrook, California02-14-2005
Hi to family in PI, see you in May!!Valerie FogleSimi Valley, CA02-14-2005
BAS...speaking of 70 degree weather, I think I heard a glimpse of something on the radio this AM about it maybe being 70 here tomorrow and then someone at work told me the same thing; then it will probably get cold again.PAC02-14-2005
Oh, and a Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Chocolate covered strawberries are being sold on every street corner in Austin. They are delicious.BASAus02-14-2005
PAC......the only skiing in Austin today would be water skiing. It's 78 degrees as we speak. I agree that winter sports can be alot of fun if you are dressed for it and if your toes and fingers are warm. It was 80* here yesterday.BASAustin at 70*02-14-2005
I'm with JC in Presque Isle that the snow brings lots of fun! When I was there in 1997, I had not been skiing in many years, and I had the most fun ever and we went X-country skiing also and it was great fun! So, in answer to today's question, my favorite winter sport is skiing! :-)PAC02-14-2005
Marian, glad you enoyed the timelapse movie of the storm. They're a lot of fun to put together. There's another movie of the same storm in the Movie Archive showing the view from the S. Main camera.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-14-2005
Loved seeing the movie of the Feb 10th storm. Thank you!! Have been gone from PI since 1960, and from New England since 1962 but still missing the change of seasons. Especially the winter months. :-)MarianHouston, Tx02-13-2005
Sherry Dixon My suggestion is to check in on this site each day. That way you can check temps, see the weather visually, and read the comments from both residents and those that have moved away and wish that they were back home. Feel free to jump in with specific questions directed to a specific person. I have noticed that when you just put out a general comment it seems to get ignored because nobody wants to field the question. Glad to have an interest in the great state of Maine. Stay in touch.dick delongBrooksville Fl02-13-2005
considering moving someday to maine---would love to hear opinions about your area!from n.c. thanks!sherry dixon02-12-2005
Vern, I'd say I got about 15" at my place. I heard Dover Foxcroft got around 32"! :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-12-2005
Check out earthcam.com, type in San Diego and click on the Pacific Beach webcam for a live picture of where I live. It's truly amazing to compare! Although Maine is very cold, I'll bet you didn't sit in a hour and a half of traffic to get home today! Maine is extraordinary.JennieSan Diego, Ca02-11-2005
Now thats the Maine I rember. ;-)Robertnc02-11-2005
Vh, I measured 19" at my place before I started to sno-blow. I'm thrilled! It will be a great week-end now. Hope to snow-shoe and snomobile tomorrow and xc ski on Sunday. Can't wait. I see where a lot of you wouldn't want to be here - that's too bad - it's great fun!jcPI02-11-2005
Jeannie, Just moved 2 miles from previous address. Went from ranch to 2 story, More useable square footage, 1850 to 2400. 2 car to 3 car garage, larger lot yada yada yada.Rick Beaulieu02-11-2005
Webmaster, What was the total accumulation from the snowstorm? vhvhhou02-11-2005
Morning, I usually am at work at this time but the snow has cancelled many things up here this morning. Of course I remember you Michelle S. R. How are you? I am amazed at the people I know that live in Georgia. Karen Costello Beaulieu, Mike Swartz now you and some others much younger than ourselves. I was told about this site maybe two weeks ago and have been happy to tell others about it. Ricky Beaulieu from Washington State is even aware!! Hi Ricky, how's the family? We are going to be putting a list of classmates that we are looking for on this forum soon. Help us out if you know anyone's where abouts. Thanks and email me! :-)AndreaMapleton02-11-2005
Oh, Andrea, Steven was such a nice guy. I am very sorry for you. Leo is still just as funny as he was in high school. I don't seem to remember you so I'll look your picture up in my yearbook. CJ-You are right, the snow looks beautiful but I wouldn't want to have to deal with it. Look at the Houlton web-cam. The town square doesn't even look like you could drive a car there. Kara and Andy will be here Monday and she said she can't wait to get out of there. Sounds like they should have great weather here next week. I don't think it got quite as cold last night as they thought it was going to. Hi Rick B. - a couple of days ago, you said you moved. Where did you move to?Jeanne TolleySunny South02-11-2005
JMT and LCD...as pretty as the snow looks out by DG's office, I do NOT want to be up there in it!! We had a little sampling of snow at Joe's in Colorado over Thanksgiving and that was more than enough for me. It was only seven degrees when we left to come home!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL02-11-2005
Hi all from the Pacific Northwest. We have had a very dry winter this year. Looks like PI in for a blast. Gee I miss that..NOT.. :-)Rick Beaulieu02-10-2005
What a great website! My b/f and I just happened to come across it. We're from PI, moved to Portland, but now living in Bangor. Sure miss our family and friends up there. We'll be seeing you soon! :-)KarenBangor, Maine02-10-2005
Ilived in Presque isle for almost 20 years. Still have family theremargery WalshFulton NY02-10-2005
Andrea, Do you remember me? I worked at the drive inn the summer before I left Presque Isle for good. Steven was a very nice person. I was sorry to hear of his death.Michelle (Schreiner) RickardWoodstock, Georgia02-10-2005
Started snowing here at about 1:30, we were expecting it here in the County at 10:00. We are supposed to get up to 18 inches and alot of wind tomorrow. Snow doesn't close schools up here but the wind will. Better safe than sorry. Jeanne - Steven Bard was my first husband and he died in 1983 after 7 years of marriage and two small children. He was a great friend, and dad. I still miss him and his two children look and act like him more than they do their blonde, blue eyed mother. My maiden name was Wilson. Carolyn can attest to that!! Karen - can't wait for this reunion, we "just want to have fun" and at this point I have found rooms available for those that might need them on that weekend, all we need is to know who is needy and make a reservation for them. Still working on where the food is going to come from, but we have one Hell of a menu, we do not want anyone going away hungry or otherwise. Because of the informal nature of our plans, we have been in contact with a few classmates that have never come but who are looking forward to this one. We won't have to "be out" by a certain time so we can go all night if we want to, might have to crash on the lawn! We're not too old yet, right? We only have 9 deceased members but another 10 years could change that number significantly! There will be lots to do besides the reunion like the Hog Rally and the Maine Potato Blossom Festival that week. :DAndrea02-10-2005
Oops, writing from central CT.Harriet BitarSouthington CT02-10-2005
Hey, where's our snow? They promised us six inches to a foot and all we got was rain. Now even that has stopped. I think I'm the only one around here, besides other Maine transplants, who was ready for another storm. Perhaps we will get one later. It usually snows six inches on or aroung March 15 and surprises everyone, every year.Harriet (Libby) Bitar02-10-2005
I just now looked at the scenic cam and it sure looks like a snow storm coming.pac02-10-2005
Just started to snow - looking out my window at Griffin Street (formerly Fort Street) I can barely see it coming down.JCPI02-10-2005
Hi from the snowy coastal region of Maine. We have those huge wet flakes right now. We even got a chance to skip school today. It's our first snowday in this neck of the woods. All of our coastal storms have been on weekends until now. We started out with rain this morning but the roads are nice and sloppy slippery right now. Earlier in the week they were saying that we could get up to 18", now the storm has moved more northerly giving Aroostook the chance of the big prize. We're planning on only about 8" or so. It's supposed to continue into Friday. I'll bet PI schools are going today. It doesn't look like the storm has reached that area at this hour, around 1:00 PM. The trees are coated with snow and it's a really pretty snowfall. I suppose it could result in power lines down with the weight though. Hope not. Glad the share the snow with everyone vicariously.Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.02-10-2005
on vacation from Limestone MaineNeal & Jean LeightonAlbuquerque New Mexico02-10-2005
Hello everyone..Cold here in Nashville today. Snow flurries but no accumulation. I'll be watching the webcam for the predicted snow in Maine. I hope you get what you're hoping for. DeWitt, I'll send you my mailing address so you can send me a beautiful postcard of NC. :-)PACcold Nashville02-10-2005
Andrea-I'm sorry to hear you lost your husband. Were you married to Steven Bard? He's the only Steven B. that I seem to remember from school. What was your maiden name? Mine was Merrithew and I lived on Allen Street all my life, next door to the Lynch's. I'm glad that you joined in the conversations. It's great to catch up with everyone. Carolyn-You might try talking to Sue Hutchins-Delano. I think when I saw her a couple summers ago, I asked her about Susie Sullivan and I think she said she lives in Bangor, so she might know where Patty is too. What Robertson did she marry? I saw on TV this morning that you are expecting alot of snow. They said up to 12 inches. If it's going to be winter, you might as well have snow instead of everything just being brown and blah. We have had warm weather for about a week and this morning it was 64 degrees when I got up but tomorrow it's only supposed to be 34 and they even said there will be a wind chill, which should bring it down to 28! Them back up to the mid-70's by Sunday so I can handle a day or two of cold weather. Have a great weekend everyone!Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-10-2005
Hello Andrea and Carolyn. I have been using this web site for quite some time. Andrea read about your Dad so sorry to hear about it. Glad your mom is staying busy. My parents live in Old Town now! I am hoping that you all didn't change the reunion date! Already made plans to attend the first dates. Please let me know.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-10-2005
This site is great. Thank you Marc for telling Andrea about it. We are still looking for classmembers for our reunion. I would like email amd snail mail addresses if anybody has them. Lookinf for Patty Sullivan Robertson.Carolyn Footer DoyenCastle Hill, ME02-09-2005
Hello, As a busdriver I can tell you that we have had no problems getting the students to school. We've had one snow day, perhaps we are in for another. Dick - My mom is Adena J. W. My dad died in September 2004. She is faring well, keeping busy helping the senior citizens. Jeanne - I've been reading the interesting chats for a while now and I believe that I probably know who you are. I graduated in 75 and my deceased, first, husband Steve B. graduated in 73. :-)Andrea02-09-2005
Looks like we're finally going to get some badly needed snow tommorow afternoon and into Friday. After about a week of warm weather, the snow pack had dwindled to almost nothing! The below statement is from the NWS in Caribou: URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CARIBOU ME 427 PM EST WED FEB 9 2005 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL BRING HEAVY SNOW TO NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAINE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .A MAJOR WINTER STORM TAKING SHAPE SOUTH OF NEW ENGLAND WILL RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES SLOWLY NORTHEAST LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL SPREAD SNOW FROM SOUTH TO NORTH ACROSS THE REGION DURING THURSDAY...THEN CONTINUE HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY NIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY. SOME SLEET WILL MIX WITH THE SNOW OVER COASTAL DOWNEAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY THURSDAY EVENING. BRISK NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL RESULT IN CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING WITH NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-09-2005
It looks like a little break in the cold weather up there in the north. I sure do miss it sometimesTim Blackstone02-09-2005
CJ-yes, I was just thinking how cold that rainy day looks. 35 degrees is warm for this time of year, but when it's raining like that, it's cold. In fact, when it's 60 and raining here, I'm freezing! What a wimp I have become. I had my car all cleaned inside and out last week and yesterday morning with the fog it was just enough to make it a mess again. I was thinking about you yesterday when they were talking about that big back up on I-4 over that way.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-09-2005
LCD...I know what you're going thru, and lots of good thoughts and prayers are with you and Cory!! The anticipation is so great!! How is Char doing?? Were you able to see Margie when you went to CT at Christmastime? JMT...it looks like PI is getting rained on today; guess we've had our share of rain lately. Time for some 70-80 degree days? I think it's time to wash my car also! How's Al's hip?C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee02-09-2005
Linda-I'm so happy for you. I will keep Cory in my prayers for a safe return. I talked to Jerry on Saturday and he said he sent the e-mail to Charlene with the correct address but he hadn't heard from her. I told him that I had given you his address for her so maybe he will hear something soon. Andrea-My grandparents used to be the best of friends with Cora and Dick Delucry. I spent many afternoons at that farm when I would go for a "Sunday drive" with them. A few entries back when you talked about cooking new peas and potatoes together, you made my mouth water. Dad used to also put yellow wax beans in the mix too. What a great meal! Today we are supposed to have temps in the high 80's then only in the low to mid 60's for the weekend. Just in time for the race fans. Hopefully it will at least be sunny for them. Any Daytona 500 fans out there?Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-09-2005
Good Morning DG,DD,CJ & Jeanne, Just wanted to let you known my DSL is on the fritz and won't let me connect on the computer. Help is on the way over the week end. I had to tell everyone Cory left Iraq today for Ft. Dix for debreifing and will be home within a few days following. Can't wait. It's been over a year and everyday was stressful for me let alone how it affected him. I need a hug real bad and hope it's soon. Please keep him in your thoughts and paryers for a safe return home. LindaLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa02-09-2005
Re: Mainiacs & potatoes....My family had them almost every supper but never gained weight because of the chores, outside play (and, of course, that long "walk to school in snow up to HERE!") and the potatoes weren't loaded with butter & sour cream, like we enjoy today, but just plain potatoes & maybe a bit of butter. Stay warm up there! :-)LorrieValley of the Sun02-08-2005
Hi Andrea; do you know Adeana J. W.dick delongBrooksville Fl02-08-2005
Hi Andrea Yes we are related, second cousins? I thought it might be you when I saw your email address a few posts back. Yes this is a great site, I would be lost without it. Helps keep in touch with old and new friends. Pax ArchArch02-08-2005
Very Very Good. Thank You! :-) :-} :-)Charles R. BernardCaribou, Maine02-08-2005
Arch, I suspected that we were related by what you wrote. Yes I own the old Delucry place, yes I have the greenhouses and yes Lois, William, and Greg are also related. We met at your Dad's funeral. I loved your father, he was my favorite bag boy at Smythe's IGA. I stumbled on this site looking for classmates because we are getting ready for our 30th class reunion. NICE!! ;-)Andrea02-08-2005
Andrea Is your farm the old Dick Delucry place or close to it? If so you have an aunt named Lois and her husbands name is William!!! If not then there is another greenhouse in Mapleton. My brothers name is Greg. Peace ArchArch02-08-2005
I just tricked my co-worker. I told him I had Mardis Gras on my webcam. He jumped right up and came over. He's been looking at the real webcam in New Orleans. I was talking about the rush of cars on Main St in PQI. I got him good! :Dpac02-08-2005
I read a book a few yrs ago, "Sugar Busters" written by 4 doctors (who by the way are skinny)- figures. All thru the book they keep admonishing us to never eat potatoes because they are starchy and turn to sugar after digested. Well,we all know that, but it is very hard for Mainers, especially those of us who grew up on or worked in the potato fields to not eat potatoes. They are a staple of our diets and besides they are just good.pacNashville, TN02-08-2005
I just got off the phone with the biggest potato farmer in Mapleton's wife. Who is your brother, I probably know him too! Anyway, yes cost is always a factor but there is a box that potatoes can be shipped in. UMPI does that as a fundraiser at xmas and there is a farmer in Bridgewater by the name of Jim Gerritsen that has a web site and makes his living selling potatoes over the internet. I believe it is for both eating and seed to plant. The product would be cheap but the shipping is where you would spend your money. New peas and potatoes could be shipped in an insulated container with an ice pack and I've even shipped cucumbers to Alaska by 2 day delivery! :-)Andrea02-07-2005
I'm no potato expert but, I grew up on Idaho spuds for years. Was stationed in New Hampshire for 3.5 years and at Loring for 6 years and worked potato harvest 3 years in Limestone. Both states spuds are great. Aroostook Spuds do seem to be bigger with thinner skin on average but Idaho spuds to me have a better flavor. Now I'm stuck eating imported spuds from BC Canada because we can't get Maine or Idaho spuds here. I miss a "good" baked potato with sour cream and butter.Dan NelsonUSA02-07-2005
Andrea I know the name of the biggest grower in Mapleton and my brother works for them but it would be cost prohibitive to give the spuds the care they need to get them here to Texas. Peace ArchArch02-07-2005
Just another note, I grow "new" potatoes and peas that I start selling in July. Now there is nothing better or sweeter than a July baby spud and peas grown in Aroostook County. Cook the two together add some cream and butter and you have a real gourmet dish! :DAndrea02-07-2005
So sorry to hear that you can't find good spuds from Aroostook County. I am eating good russet burbank bakers and red norlunds and round white superiors. The potatohouses up here are full of them. Too bad you didn't know the name of a grower, because I am sure that there is a way to ship good spuds to you. :-(AndreaMapleton02-07-2005
The rules about what a pickout or cull is has changed. What we use to know as a US #1 is a lot different than years ago. We here in Texas can not get a US #1 for love or money. I have spent big bucks for boxed potatoes marked #1 and that is what they were #1's not US #1. Down here as I have said before, people think that Russets are scabby and knobby and that all potatoes have a greenish tinge to them. It is almost impossible to get a farm branded sack of potatoes down here, most all that you see are repacks. I grumble at all produce managers that I run across just because they dont have good spuds. The rest of the produce is fantastic year round, I wish it were so for potatoes. Still looking for a decent tater Peace ArchArch02-07-2005
Do you really think Maine would go as far as selling "culls". I don't think so, but I could be wrong about that?member02-07-2005
36 degrees in PQI now? Heat wave. It was 63 here yesterday, very spring-like. No, DD I did not happen to see the water running on the webcam the other day near the hotel. It is not quite as springy here as it is there in Florida yet. No blooms yet or leaves. I wonder if we're all gonna get hit with another round of mother winter..it's still early February.pac02-07-2005
DeWitt..what exactly do you intend to do with that potato postcard? You're welcome and you do not owe me anything, unless, however, you'd like to send me something from North Carolina. Just kidding of course. A postcard maybe to add to my collection here at work. :-)PACNashville, TN02-07-2005
This message is to PAC: Many, many thanks for the card which arrived in the mail today. I owe you! Let me also say this: You've made me very happy!DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC02-06-2005
Twang (the sound of a sensitive cord being plucked. I certainly agree with Dewitt and will go one step further. I believe that the Maine potato industry has “earned” the undesirable band recognition due in part due to the lack of strong leadership that is willing to adapt to the changing environment, poor business practices and a mindset that promotes the drinking of ones own bath water. Are we clear? It will take a significant commitment (effort) to reverse a forty plus year decline. As with every paradigm shift, there must first be the recognition of the need for change and, come to the conclusion that the first step begins with the individual. This “need” results in group discussion (followed by consensus), sound planning and successful implementation (the employing of the appropriate tools). “Appropriate” includes timing. Is the MPB an appropriate tool for this application? If the “culls” are being sold in supermarkets and they were engineered to feed livestock then this is a terrific success story in bioengineering and an incredible failure in marketing. Idea… transport the culls directly to the stockyards. You’ll save tons of twenty pound paper bags and crimping ties since your customer is not swayed by packaging. I envision headlines – “Cattle calmor for County Cobbler!” or “Bovines bellow for Burbanks”. Potato futures are going to skyrocket. Dewitt, thanks for the topic. vhVhHouston02-05-2005
The Bangor Daily News had the following article in their paper, and I quote: "Presque Isle - The Maine Potato Board is keeping a watchful eye on the State House this month in order to guage reaction about purposed legislation that would give the board more control over a critical marketing fund. After weighing is for Friday, February 4, 2005." My comments: A little action; and much, much too late! And the Maine Potato Board is the problem and has been for years! Do they really feel that they are going to take the title of Potato Capital from Idaho now with some marketing money? So we who live outside out of Aroostook County will still be getting potato culls! Marketing and adverising ain't going to hack it, guys. There has to be legislation not to sell culls outside the State of Maine. They (culls) were designed for farm animals, if there are any left.DeWitt FillmoreGreensboro, NC02-05-2005
Hi Jerre Fillmore. Sure remember the PIHS band and your trumpet solos...how many years ago?? I'm so thankful to have lived in the best of times!!Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyChelsea, ME02-05-2005
Spring is coming---38 degreesJerre FillmoreDanielson, Ct.02-04-2005
PAC. Did you see the water running down the street in front of the Hotel. Dosent that melting snow remind you of spring. The robins are flocking up here in Florida by the thousands. We will ship them north in another week or two. The new leaves are coming out on the trees and the plants are starting to bloom. Spring is in the air, I can smell it.DDFl02-04-2005
I am surprised at your weather temp today Presque Isle - it now says 35 !!pac02-04-2005
DG Dont drop the ball!!!! :D Pax ArchArch02-04-2005
hey DG I think she just called your bluff. Now what are you gonna do?? The ball is in your court.dd02-04-2005
DG, OKLCDPA02-04-2005
Me fears it's the same photo (mug shot) which can be found on the local post office bulletin board. Reckon it's time for me to join the federal witness protection program. There's one thing to consider, though....LCD swears I've never done anything wrong. Perhaps she and I should join together.DGPI02-03-2005
I hope DG didnt do anything bad to get his mug shot in the SH. Peace Arch ;-)Arch02-03-2005
J-Cee told me about DG's photo being in the Star Herald. Good for him! I was in the Star Herald one time when a photographer came in and took my picture trying on an easter bonnet at Bunnyland! :DpacNashville, TN02-03-2005
Mr. Fillmore.. I put the postcard of the Maine potato in the mail to you this AM.PACNashville, TN02-03-2005
FYI, our very own Dr. Graves made the front page of the Star Herald yesterday! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-03-2005
Hey Tuce See you finally made it. Pax Arch :DArch02-02-2005
Tony the TNT is on and I see I got message from Neil and Dick. As soon as I figure out how to chat with you I will. I just signed up as a member. Neal I see you are still in Silver Springs and Dick you are still in the same place. Who else is down in Florida that we know and has an Email address. Got some things to go do and then I will be back on around 9 or 9:30 this evening. Bood Guy!!TNTGreen Cove Springs02-02-2005
HI TNT YOW AR HOU :DN CLARKS SPRINGS FL02-02-2005
Hello to TNT. Welcome to the site and a small piece of the county.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl02-02-2005
:-( :-) Just found this site thanks to Alan Archer. I see Dick Delong in there too. Lost your Email Dick, but now I have and I will write. I greww up in Mapleton, not on a farm, but worked on many of them including for Dick's Grandfather. Left in 1958 to join the Air Force and stayed for 23 1/2 years. Worked at Loring from 1984 til 1993 when it closed and I transfered to Jacksonville Florida. We have bdeen here every since. My son Tony works in Presque Isle for MBNA. Hed is married and has 3 kids. My wife Carol is a RN and works with Hospice. Phone is 904-282-0921. Drop us a line or a call. We look forward to going up to the County in June since we haven't been there since 2000. For my Mapleton friends, I can stgill speak "touble dalk."Therone (Tony)(Tucson)(Tom) ToGreen Cove Springs, Florida02-02-2005
Good Morning to all, Did anyone get to watch Pauxsatawney Phil on TV this morning? The ground hog saw his shadow which means six more weeks of Winter. What a surprise..... I'm sure the shadow has a lot to do with a billion camera lights shining on him. Can't really complain. We're having a heat wave. It's in the 40's. Stop laughing at me DD. Some of us don't have the luxury of living in Me in the summer and FL in the winter. Just jealous. LCDLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa02-02-2005
Rob, they probably did just that as many of them did. I grew up in a household with an old farmer(my grandfather) and a young farmer (my father). The young one got out of it while he still had a shirt. He had a heart for farmers tho and agriculture, so he stayed in the business in other ways (Agricultural Bargaining Council)My grandfather lived it, loved it and died a farmer at the age of 92. I don't think that he ever worked for anyone else in his life. He was very proud of our farm on the Parkhurst Siding Road. It hurts me too, even tho I've been gone for years, to read about farmers having hard times and dumping millions of lbs of potatoes. It's a darn shame. There are no Maine potatoes this far Southwest, but if there were, I'd buy them no matter what.BAS02-01-2005
Rob. Thats more than just a story. thats the truth. Pac. You do know, don't you that those old tired eyes are the very first to go BUT, Thats only the very begining, as every thing else that counts is right behind.dick delongBrooksville, fl02-01-2005
Years ago I heard a story about a Maine potatoe farmer and an Idaho Potatoe farmer at a convention in Miami{of course}.They were both lying on the beach and a millionaire{probably a broker from NYC}walked up to them and asked the Idaho farmer what he would do if he gave him a $$million dollars!The Idaho farmer thought for about 2 seconds and said,"I would pay off all my debts and come down here and retire".Then,he stepped up to the Maine potatoe farmer and asked him the same question.After a long time contemplating the question{at least 14 minutes} ,the old farmer from Maine said{and I quote}"I would probably farm til' it was all gone"!Sometime I wonder if that happened to my dad,uncles and my grandfatherRob BullHurricane Alley,Florida02-01-2005
JMT.. What a dummy I am today..I got the letters mixed up, no wonder! and I thought for sure I had it right! Type much? -- no, just every day. I think it's my eyesight actually - that's what aging does to us. OK, coming your way soon.pacNashville, TN02-01-2005
PAC-my e-mail address is: tolleyj@codb.usJeanne Tolley02-01-2005
JMT.. you will not believe this. I just sent you a lengthy e-mail and it was not delivered to your e-mail address supplied on this site. Rats!! Please advise.pac02-01-2005
Yes, Jeanne, I am sorry. I should find time to write today. Yes I knew that about Bob. He had been ill for quite some time. I remember him quite well, he liked to come to our farmhouse in the early mornings to talk with the other farmers in our neighborhood. Ron still lives there on the McPherson property. We visited with him when I was up there last October - great time we had talking about old times. He remembered things that we didn't.pac02-01-2005
Dick-I sent you an e-mail yesterday but I got a message back that it went into your spam blocker. I just filled out the little form that said if you put me in your address book, the e-mail will be delivered. PAC-You said you were going to send me an e-mail because you had something to tell me. I'm dying of curiosity! Did you read in the BDN last week that Bob McPherson died?Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-01-2005
Yes, Dewitt, I would be glad to send you the postcard. I just copied it and it came out pretty good. There's a gas station on the Caribou Road across from where Green Acres restauraunt used to be and there is a nice gift shop in there with a lot of good postcards. But this postcard I think I've had for a long time. And, Waldo, I know what you mean by REAL mountains. I finally saw them in Montana and was amazed. The Mission Mtn. Range. I kept saying, "I can't get over these mountains" and our friends just took it all in stride because they have lived there for many years. The mountain practically came down right into their yard. It was amazing!PACNashville,TN02-01-2005
The article in yesterday Bangor paper was so sad to read.It seems like Mr.Raymondis is one of the many farmers that are having a very hard time just to get by.When farmers have to dump out over 3 millon hundred weight out on the ground there is a serious problem.Have any of the farmers looked into going organic?There is a huge market for them.One of the main things is that instead of growing a 100 acres you can grow 10 acres.If the farmers along with the help in marketing with the Maine Potato Board everyone can benefit.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.02-01-2005
Harriett, I'm laughing about rolling a barrel. I was probably the world's worst potato picker and the farmer's nightmare -- always behind so that the trucks had to go out around my section to pick up the barrels. I couldn't roll a barrel up a plank, but I was really good at laying across one and rolling back and forth! I used to be able to get potatoes from Mars Hill down here at Publix but now I can't even find those. They are all from Idaho. I feel like a traitor buying Idaho potatoes but I can't live without them!Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-01-2005
PAC, I read that article from yesterday's Bangor Daily (just click on NEWS at this site). It was sad in our day and seems to still plague the Aroostook farmer, that the potato prices and demand are down. But what I found most remarkable about the piece was the picture of the 13-year-old girl, "rolling" the full barrel of potatoes. Let's hear it for Audrey Raymond of Frenchville who knows how to roll a full barrel. How many of you remember how to do that, or how to put your hand inside of an empty and really get it twirling? Can/could any of you roll a full barrel up a plank?Harriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT02-01-2005
This message is to PAC. Would you mind making a xerox copy of that postcard and mail it to me (Maine potato laying on a train's flat bed. My address is: 1 Regal Ct., Greensboro, NC 27410. I'd really appreciate it.DeWitt, Greensboro, NC02-01-2005
:-) Waldo...Not offended at all. Overcast and rain can be dreary,but easier to live with than mosquitos,blackflys and snow. I moved to a new house about a month ago and one of my neighbors grew up in Bangor. ME..We both agree rain shovels easier than snow.Rick BeaulieuThe Great Northwest02-01-2005
PAC, Oh, I'm sure we'll miss a few certain things, since we're not living in Oregon anymore. Of course, #1 will be the friends we left behind. The scenery we left behind, with REAL mountains, will be missed, too. But we hardly ever actually went TO the mountains; they were just there. I used to be out among them a lot when I was still flying, but that's been (Holy cats!) twelve years now. We won't miss the winter-long rain and overcast skies. That can get really dreary some years. We've found that wherever we've moved: TX, CA, FL, ND, MT, OR, ME..., the friends we find are what really counts. We're sure there are another whole set of them just waiting to be found in our part of Maine. Rick Beaulieu (Vancouver, WA), I hope I haven't offended you, but we're really enjoying being back in Maine, snow and all, even if it IS just the southern part.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME01-31-2005
Hello im not sure what to say but hellooooo how are u all today? :-)Cheryl LaffordPresque Isle Maine01-31-2005
In closing for today, Carma, that's a great answer. Even here when I see a pine tree, I think of Maine.PAC01-31-2005
PAC: To me, it should be the "Pine Tree" because you can find those in every part of the state and not a day goes by where I believe we all see them. :-)CarmaMaine01-31-2005
JMT. We know the Thornes well. Island Falls was Clems home town. We Knew the younger kids, Tommy, Jimmy, Sandee and Pam. We are quite a way south of cedar key. Just about 45 miles north of Tampa. Right on Rt #50, Cape Canaveral west to the gulf.Dick DeLongBrooksville. Fl01-31-2005
Me again for the 4th time!!!! This potato discussion has really got me going. I just read what Arch wrote, good stuff. Back a few months ago I was at this restaurant and ordered a baked potato with my meal; of course, I knew it wouldn't be anything like a Maine potato - it sure wasn't! :eek: It was so bad, in fact, that I sent it back. I immediately noticed that it was a terrible potato, in fact, I knew they had warmed it over. :eek: Back it went. And then they brought me some hard rice!! Needless to say, I have not been back there. I think the good ol days are gone forever, but remain in our memories.pac01-31-2005
It's me again.. Carma, what do you think best symbolizes Maine, you said you don't think it's the lobster and you don't like the idea of the lighthouse on the quarter, so what do you think best symbolizes Maine? I like what Rob said about the people. Dewitt, I have that postcard up here at work along with several other Maine postcards, and everyone here, including the doctors, enjoys looking at them.pac01-31-2005
Speaking of potatoes, there is an article in today's Bangor Daily News about the potato industry. I just read it. Waldo, do you think you will miss living in Oregon?pac01-31-2005
I think a lot of people who are not from Maine, when they think of Maine, they think of lobster, but a lot of people not from there do not realize that Maine grew a lot of potatoes. Of course, for me, I grew up on a potato farm and picked lots of taters. I think the lighthouse (Portland Head, especially) is right up there too. And I love the Maine pine trees too. :-)PACNashville, TN01-31-2005
We loved that campground. They had a beautiful recreation building with a bowling so all of us kids loved spending time there. Plus we all had mini bikes so we flew around that place, probably driving all of the adults nuts. Did you know Clem and Jo Thorne? They built some timeshare units there. Their son, Tommy, graduated with me and their daughter, Sandee, was my best friend. I think you are only a couple hours of way from me in Daytona Beach if Brooksville is in the direction I think it is. Is it near Cedar Key?Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach01-31-2005
I used to live in Presque Isle between 68' to 74'. joy & rapture -biff- :-)-biff- Michael AppiaSpokane, Washington01-31-2005
JMT Hey Jeanne, Our home was right across the lake from birch point campground. We lived there from 1969 to 2003. Sold out and moved to scarborough.dick DeLongBrooksville Fl01-31-2005
Sue-Do you happen to be married to Jeff Vreeland? If so, I graduated with him. I think, when I saw him at the reunion, he said he was living in VA. Also, if you are a Mahan from Mars Hill, are you any relation to Rodney Mahan? I remember meeting him and a couple other guys, from Mars Hill, when I was in high school and we were all camping with our parents at the campground in Island Falls. All of a sudden my mind went blank and I can't think of the name of it. Sooooo, let me know if you are Jeff's wife.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach01-31-2005
Just had to put my two cents worth in here ont the potato quality issue. It does seem like the only way to get a decent bag of potatoes in the grocery is to make sure you're buying Idaho or California potatoes. But then again, I wonder if the California or Idaho potato boards save the culls to be sold in their stores as Maine seems to do??? :rolleyes:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-30-2005
Just checking in on the home place.Robert L Roux Jr.Winder, Georgia01-30-2005
I went to college in Presque Isle State Teachers College in 1961 for one year. Lots of water under the bridge since then. What a treat to see my old college town streaming video over the Internet. You're further ahead than a lot of America. Good for you guys. I left Maine to go into the Army to fly helicopters in 65. Wanted to go anywhere South. Ended up in South Vietnam. Even thought I got shot down a couple of times, I'm still here to tell the tale. Love to hear from anyone in Presque Isle who ever went to Presque Isle when it was a teacher's college back in the early 60s. Cheers from Austin, Texas TonyTonyAustin, Texas01-30-2005
I live on the coast of Maine, wake up and go to sleep looking out my window at the ocean. I LOVE it! However, I appreciate the rest of the state as well. We own acreage in Western Maine (which is beautiful) and there are no lobsters there (or lighthouses). I was born and raised in Aroostook County (no lobsters or lighthouses there). However! There ARE pinetrees in my yard here on the coast, on our land in Western Maine, and where I grew up in "the county". So... who really believes the lobster or lighthouse should represent the entire state anyway? That is crazy. Also, the potato would be crazy as representation, because they don't grow on the coast of Maine. Know what I'm saying? It seems there are two very distinct "Maines" and that drives me nuts. I love the ocean, love the coast of Maine, and will probably never leave it. But I also love, and am proud to be from, Presque Isle. I think we either need to unite as an entire state, or legally and finally separate. I think Aroostook County gets a raw end of all the "Maine Deals". My 2 cents.Tenlee01-29-2005
I live in southern Maine and grew up in Aroostook. Even though I live here; I do not believe the Lobster should symbolize Maine nor do I think it was a good idea to put a lighthouse on our state quarter. Southern Maine gets way too much credit and we can thank our elected govenor's for that. When they tell millions of television viewers that there isnt any reason to go to Aroostook county because there isnt any Lighthouses or Schooners up there only created a worse economy...Shame on them! :pCarma01-29-2005
Well said Rob!!! Peace Arch :DArch01-29-2005
Great Question webmaster.I had to answer other.I think the greatest "symbolic"asset is definitely "Her" people.The staunch resolution,great work ethic,straight forwardness etc.that has been instilled within us at an early age is the pride I feel when I tell ANYONE that I'm from Maine and Aroostook County{P.I.-Mapleton}to be exact.Though we have lived here for 26 years now,I've never forgotten those things I just mentioned,nor should I of!It's always great when vacation time rolls around and I can get back to my roots!!This site proves to all of those folks from"away"what kind of people who are from "THE COUNTY"as well as Maine.Thanks for letting me post this missive.Dinner's on and I haven't missed a meal in years,so gotta go.LaterRob BullPort st Lucie,Fl.01-29-2005
Hi All You are right about the potato situation out here in the rest of the world. It is impossible to get a good potato from anywhere let alone Maine. Most people have come to accept the fact that potatoes are normally green inside and scabby and knobby if they are russets. Maine potato marketing board gave up on the Brenda Baker sales and marketing scheme years ago. That Lady was an ambassador of untold value to Maine farmers but it all comes down to the mighty dollar. It is cheaper to market potatoes thru a broker or repacker than to do a promotion like they used to. I have not seen a Maine potato here in Texas since about 1980. We get Idaho or Florida and not to forget Texas. The produce people that I grumble at dont know enough about what they are selling to even care. If I remember correctly, potatoes are to be displayed in a 40F cooler under subdued yellow light. How many times have you seen that? Also I can't find a US #1 potato anywhere, even in the upscale stores around here. So I wonder if the rules have been relaxed so that anything goes? The only way to get what we used to know as a #1 potato is to buy from someone up in the County who sells spuds that have been specially picked out and handled accordingly and they are gonna be priced higher than a cats back as they say around here. Nuff said Peace ArchArchJoshua, TX01-29-2005
I hope that someone from the "Crown of Maine" is monitoring these comments and sending them (comments) to the people resonsible for maintaining quality contol of Maine potatoes being ship to the various potato brokers for resale. What's so pathetic about the quality of Maine potatoes we find in our grocery stores is is that we know the super quality of Maine potatoes when they come out of the field.DeWittNC01-29-2005
You are so right MrFillmore it is sad that Maine is not notted for there potatos anymore.Living in the south you cannot get a good bag of Maine potatos anymore no matter where you look.Even if you can find them they are in terrible condition.Being from Aroostook it saddens me that there is not better quality control before they are shipped.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-29-2005
I agree with Floyd Cousins. PI used to be the Capital of the Potato Country, the was even a postcard with one huge potato laying on a train's flat car. Having been away from PI for several years, I can understand why Idaho has taken over the potato market. We now, and have for years, get what I calls "culls" in our grocery stores ... sun burn potatoes and peawees. Who do I blame for this, MPG! They were suppose to police what was being shipped from PI; however, they've dropped the ball and now Idaho is the Potato State. Take it from there ... Maine was noted for two things: potatoes and lobsters. Now it's just lobsters. When I go into a restaurant and order seafood, the waiter asks, "How about a Maine Lobster?"DeWitt C. FillmoreGreensboro, NC01-29-2005
I chose the Pine Tree because they are EVERWHERE in Maine. How I miss them! They have strange fir trees here and nothing at all like the Pine. In fact I have a fir tree about 10 feet from where I am sitting writing this and its about 70 ft. high. But it isn't pretty as the branches hang way down sort of like a willow does. :-(carolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV01-29-2005
Webmaster Your question on what symboilzes Maine depends alot on where you are from.People from Aroostook I would think potatoes were the first thing becuase anyone from there at one time in there life used to work on a farm from picking potatoes by hand to working on a haverster.People from Down East would think of light houses. It's just my humble opion.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-29-2005
Hi y'all. I'm from Mars Hill and my better half from PI. We're coming back to the county for retirement. Looking for some great land with a great view. Lov all the postings. Hope to hear from someone sueSue Mahan VreelandHerndon Virginia01-28-2005
I love going to maine!!!!!!!!Josh LovelyMeriden , CT01-28-2005
PAC,I guess I wouldn't swear to it without further proof but I believe the first year was July, 1947. I was in the 8th grade and went every year til I graduated from HS. I can't seem to put my hands on any proof but am sure I have it here somewhere. When I find it, I will write about it. This is what happens when you get old...the memory goes and if it isn't written down, oh well.... ;-)carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV01-28-2005
Webmaster, Thanks for the reminder. Can't believe a year has gone by already. Check is in the mail. Looks like a nice cool morning in PI. We are at one above. It's a very rude awakening when going out to start the Jeep in the morning. DG I hope your not walking to work in this stuff. You'll freeze your gazap...... LCDLinda Coury DuMontWilkes Barre, Pa01-28-2005
Carolyn..So what year was the first year at the ABC camp in Allagash? I went there for 7 years and loved it. I see it is very cold up there today! :eek:PAC01-28-2005
I went to the Aroostook Bible Camp the first year it opened and it was $5.00 a week at that time. High way robbery!!! The person who wrote the ABC song was Roger Estey and I have the words to that song around here somewhere. Can't seem to find it right now tho. I went back later with my kids and they went to the camp and I was a counsellor. They had modernized it quite abit by then. White washed the bathroom etc. Great memories!!carolyn craig caldarelliParkersburg, WV01-27-2005
:-) Was just sitting here reading some of the posts about the Hughes Road and reminiscing (grew up there.) Didn't know if Scott and Diane Smith still farmed there or not. Right across the road from Mac Brown's old place. Anyway, BAS, you said you were PIHS '67? That's the class, actually, my mother graduated in. Small world I guess. Well, have a good night all and enjoy this lovely, cold weather we're having. :eek:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, ME01-27-2005
Remember the Allagash camp song --"There's a place of peace and beauty on the northern edge of Maine, and we call it The Aroostook Bible Camp", that is part of the song. Yes, great memories of that place, for sure. And yes, we had crushes on a few boys, Wesley Walker for one, remember him, BAS? And we picked up the Allagash accent, the way they go up at the end of their words. And swimming in the St. John River. The canteen, we thought that was a big deal, and yes, Meredith, the food was excellent. And the campfire services plus the other church services.. it was all good for us. I went back there in 1989 and it sure looked a lot smaller than what I remembered, even the driveway seemed so short. Oh, remember, the nicer, newer cabins in the back? Can you tell I just miss Maine!! I sure do.PAC01-27-2005
Bas. I know earl well. Diane and scott live in my grandfathers farm house. Spent many many a day and nite in that houseDick DeLong01-27-2005
I'd like to tell a story, for those who might be interested, about flying over PI at 30,000+ feet. Since I was in the ski business I had made several trips across the pond, but had never flown over Maine this far north. I was returning to the States from Europe and this particular trip on SwissAir. The pilot came on the intercom and said we'd be flying over the Spragueville Omni. I told the stewart that I grew up in Presque Isle and I'd like to see the city from high up. The stewart told the pilot about me and that I was seating on the right side of the plane. The pilot came on the intercom and said, "For that passenger who is from Presque Isle (PI), we'll be flying over his city in one minute. If he will look out of the right hand side of the plane, we'll be flying right over PI." (The plane wasn't very crowded, and the people on the left side of the plane moved over to the right side) Anyhow, we flew directly over PI and I was able to spot several geographical landmarks, including my mother's home, as we flew over. I must say it was quite an emotional experience!DeWitt C. FillmoreNC01-27-2005
Great site, Looks like I'll be joining this one!!! :-)Ray BurbyCaribou, Maine01-27-2005
Thanks Dick D for the info. I'm PIHS '67, so there's 10 yrs there. Nope, I don't know you. I dated a guy in HS from there and I can't remember his name now......maybe it'll come to me later. I have relatives in Mapleton.....Earl and Charlotte Turner...in their 70's now. He's a great uncle and they live right near where there used to be an ice cream stand. Their daughter, Linda, is my age. I've lost track of her..I s'pose she's out of state. Close friends of mine, Diane Cassidy Smith and Scott Smith (son of Vaughn Smith) live on the Hughes Road.. I think that there was a Delong in my class, I'll have to check my yrbook.BAS01-27-2005
BAS. MAPLETON HS Class of 57. Married Claudette Shields PIHS 57. Have a few cousins(delongs) from PI. Charlie, Danny, Lisbeth, Carol, Donny, ect, ect. Plus a few Sweetsers.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl01-27-2005
I've enjoyed reading about other's memories of camping in the Allagash. Yes, the canteen was a highlight, and so was the campfire every....night, especially if you sat on the back row next to a cute guy with the last name of McBrierty!!(don't hold me to this spelling of the name..we're going back about 40 some years here)I liked the campfire better than the canteen! I saw the place several yrs ago and it was still there, but looked so small to me now.....yes, it's sad to know that it's all gone, but we have it in our memories....in fact, I can picture it right now. Dick D....you've probably told us before, but what yr did you graduate PIHS? Your name is familiar to me, and I think I should know who you are, but you may be a few yrs. older than I am.BASAustin , TX (rain and 46* )01-27-2005
looks mighty cold there :-( but a nice friendly place to live :-)Rita JacksonSeaton Sluice Northumberld UK01-27-2005
Vern, I haven't seen any midgets here on the coast but we surely have our share of black flies and mosquitoes. They don't seem to stay all summer like in PI though. Guess what, I haven't seen a one around here lately. :D It surely is cold here this AM. -8 at my house this morning, no bugs.Meredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.01-27-2005
I loved ice fishing on squa pan lake! Dad would fire up the woodstove and make us hot cocoa. He used to tie me to the wall because I was so afraid to fall in the hole. We used to tie match sticks on the line,and if it starting moving, we knew there was a fish playing with the line. That was so exciting! On the weekends, I was allowed to bring a friend and we'd fish until midnight, which was really neat! Mary Jayne Graves was usually with me on Saturday nights. Oh, the memories! Vern, yes, we do have those awful bugs here on the coast (I'm about 20 minutes from Meridith), but the coastal breeze helps keep them to a minimum!Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierroWestport Island, ME01-26-2005
BAS - way too warm. I jumped in the car to got to the store at 7:00 PM and it was 77*. Last Saturday I washed the car in shorts and a t-shirt. My kingdom for cooler weather. Allagash - The high point for the Aroostook Bible Camp was the canteen. A group of us (including my father) built "boys Cabin #8" on one weekend. I filled the need of a skilled board carrier and nail fetcher. The job classification in lay person terms was: "Stepandfetchit" Great training for working at the ABC Bakery in later years. Meredith - I am sorry to hear that the camp no longer exists. I believe that we carry those experiences with us and they impact favorably our daily lives. And it would be a bargin for twice the price. Do not you have midgets, no-see-ems and blackflies in Damariscotta? Regards, VhvhHouston01-26-2005
OK Aroostook, you can keep the rest of the snow up there - we've had quite enough! We got 30" over the weekend and a few more today. Had to shovel off the roof for the 3rd time in 17 years. I'm not as nostalgic as some of you - I can do just fine without the white stuff. I'm quite comfortable allowing it to remain in the archives of my memory. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts01-26-2005
Today's question makes me think of a TV commercial for Hidden Valley Farms salad dressing that aired a lot here in Florida a few years ago. They talked about these remote places that most people have never heard of - like the Allagash in Maine but they mispronounced Allagash. It drove me (and my family) crazy. Each time it aired,I would go on and on about NOT buying a product simply because their marketing department goofed. To this day I do not buy that brand - ever! I guess I was offended - displaced Mainiac that I am!yeehawmaFlorida01-26-2005
Ahh! The memories of Aroostook Bible Camp in Allagash, or should I say Dickey. It was at the end of the road, that's for sure. I remember swimming around in the St. John River and wearing sneakers because the rocks hurt the feet so much. I thought we'd found something really great when we came across those crayfish. We didn't have any in our pond on the farm. Of course not! Remember the midgets? Those nasty no-see-ems? Boy, they'd chew the hide off us. I remember the smudge pots that they'd bring through the tabernacle before the service to keep us from being chewed. It worked for a few minutes. The food there was great. I used to love it when the ladies from the Washburn church would come with their goodies. What a feast! That camp may not have had too many big item entertainment things (horses, boats, etc.) but it surely was a fun 2 weeks. It used to cost $14 for both weeks. We couldn't do it for a day at that price these days. A lot of great dedicated people built and maintained that place. Now it looks like it never existed. Everything is gone! How sad! We got more snow down here on the coast today. It's just the dry fluffy stuff. Sunshine for Thursday! Finally! MeredithMeredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.01-26-2005
HI All Vern H Mikki says that you are very welcome. If I had to go ice fishing at Squa Pan, I would think I was being punished. After ice fishing at Fish Lake and Musquacook, Squa Pan is awful small. Now that brings back a heap of memories, building an ice shack and also building your own tipups and setting all night fishing and listining to the ice settle. If the ice setteled close it would sound like a cannon going off. One of those nights the ABC Bakery thermometer read -53F and that was not wind chill either just good old Northern Maine winter. Too dadgum cold for this old man.BRRR Peace ArchArch01-26-2005
DD....how interesting and what a great profession! Our oldest son wanted to be a forest ranger all thru school, until he went into the Army, Special Forces. He has almost 24 years in and is an instructor now in Colorado Springs; still loves it. Hope everyone is well!!C-J McHugh LougeeFlorida01-26-2005
Hi to all. I have canoed the allagash river, many of its lakes and a lot of its tributaries. My Job with the Maine Forest service for 27 years took me into that area and in some cases the canoe was the only means of travel. The canoe, the Floatplane and in later years the chopper.Again, what memories. I have vivited the aroostook bible camp in allagash but I am an alumini od Mapleton Baptist camp. Not only as a camper but as a builder as Dad and I used to go in the evening and on the weekend to work on the buildings. All of this prior to 1960 when We moved to Island Falls.Dick DelongFlorida01-26-2005
No, I have not canoed the Allagash, but I've white-water-rafted the Ocoee River here in TN several years ago. I went ice fishing at Squa Pan one time and that was enough. Kinda fun tho, but once was enough for me. I have good memories of going to The Aroostook Bible Camp in Allagash, but I remember one time I was so homesick that I literally threw up outside the cabin. :eek: Other than that, great memories of being there.PACSkyline Medical Center01-26-2005
I agree with Vern, it does look like a beautiful day there, even if the temps are in the single digits. Brrrrr! It's 75 here today. As I always say, it's too warm for a January day for me. I'm the "rare bird" here....I want it cold. We get enough of this for 9 months of the year. Referring to the question of the day..or week...whatever....I haven't canoed the Allagash, but I've camped in the Allagash (Aroostook Bible Camp) and I've swam (or should I say doggie paddled around in the St. John) That's close enough to count isn't it? Are there other "campers" out there? VH?, any of the Libby's? PAC?, JC??BAS01-26-2005
Greetings all, You are having a pretty day in the County. Question: Are the ice fishermen out on Squaw Pan yet? As cold as it has been, I'd suspect that the ice is certainly thick enough. I went ice fishing on Squaw Pan Lake with my father, once. I was five and... I think that he was being punished. Anyway, I was not asked to return the next time that he went. vh :-)VhHouston01-26-2005
I have been looking at the movies of the storms again. Just wanted to thank everyone concerned for them. I was in Southern Maine over the Holidays, and saw some snow, but the real stuff came after I had left. I miss the winters in Maine, and having these movies to look at once in a while is wonderful! :DMarianHouston, TX01-26-2005
DeWitt...I thought it would "fascinate" you to know that your Little Johnnie joke sent to PH, went on to OS and then on to EH, and finally on to me...LOLC-J McHugh LougeeFLA01-26-2005
DG...nice tribute to LT in the SH...by the way, when are you going to do your "exhibition"?? Jeff...thanks from here, also! So many "irregulars" lately but you sure take care of things for the rest of us who regularly participate. That last snow storm must have been a real doozey; glad I don't have to be responsible for plowing or shoveling all that snow!C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee, FL01-25-2005
Jeff: Great job keeping junk off this site.Thanks again,Rob...Hi all and hope to see you soon[Mary/Don Macallister @ Country Collectibles]as well as the great folks on this site!!!!!!!!Rob BullPort St Lucie,Florida01-25-2005
DG, this guestbook has been hit with a wave of what is called "Comment Spam" recently. Unfortunately, it comes from multiple users all over the world and is very hard to prevent while maintaining an open forum that anyone can post to. I delete it as soon as I see it and ban the particular address it came from, but there are always more!Webmaster01-25-2005
Webmaster... How are you going to get that brainless idiot from Argentina off the crownofmaine? What a numbskull!DGPI01-25-2005
hey Karen.. thanks for the response.. I do like it in portland , and equally like phoenix. this is a bit of a change. professional, great.. and I think its about $249 to fly to phoenix if I need some desert sun. !! see you in July at the machine shed..marc libbyportland maine01-25-2005
We will be here in March. Looking forward to it. Thanks, Don. :DDon & Karen ColburnGridley, CA01-24-2005
Hey Marc I will be going up for the reunion. It sounds like a good time. I like where they are having it. How do you like being in Portland. Have lots of relatives there. My brother Jim is a lawyer at the Curtis office. I guess you all got alot of snow on the coast!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA01-24-2005
To Debbie in Bullhead City, AZ: That must have been quite a change, going from Burlington to Bullhead City. I've been in both places, and they're about as exactly opposite in climate and vegetation as you could ask for. It's a very interesting area to see, especially for those of us who are used to greener places. -Gets a little warm there, now and then, doesn't it? Harriet, -From your fossilized brother: I highly recommend attending every high-school-class reunion one possibly can. I've enjoyed every minute, as well.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME01-24-2005
Thanks for viewing your site. Many great memories of life in the Air Force while at Loring A.F.B. 1953-1955. And incidently I went from West Virginia to Washburn, Me. to meet my wonderful wife which I wed in June, 1955.William B. BirchfieldMonroeville, AL. 3646001-24-2005
Big Yard to mow. Love your sights. :-)Wayne CrookerWeston,Me-0442401-24-2005
hey dad, just checkin out main st. so i thought i'd say hi. all is good here, its chilly today, about 40 degrees. supposed to be going up soon though. talk to ya later. hi aroostook county, looks pretty cold there, i remember what that was like, glad to be in the south now....PVT Thomas PeersFort Bragg, North Carolina01-24-2005
Haven't been to Presque Isle in AGES. My stepmother is from there, and I have an Uncle that retired from Loring AFB. Aunt, Uncle and Grandmother still live up there. Might be worth a visit in the summer. This time of year would be kinda hard on a New England transplant. Very nice website. Anyone from Reeds, ME???Ken ReedBradenton, FL01-24-2005
Hi to the people of Presque Isle. I visited Presque Isle with my family 13 years ago and stayed at the hotel for xmas. Last week I received a lovely e-mail from one of the hotels ex staff Mr. Niles Stephenson. It brought back some lovely memories, and I would like to come back again. Regards. Stan PrestonStan PrestonVictoria, Australia01-24-2005
Myrna Condon, You lived in Southington? Feel free to email me to talk about some of your favorite "haunts". In what town does your sister live? There are soooo many people from The County who live in this area. Many moved here in the '50's when Idaho did a good job of marketing their potato crop and Maine's economy felt the effect. There was work a-plenty at G.E. and Pratt & Whitney, for the Aroostook person who had such great work ethics that (as the story goes) the companies were eager to hire anyone from the area. Vern, I know what you mean about that nice smell of the snow. Did you know that you can even smell it on people when they come in out of the cold? Your bottle of sea breeze and sand will be most welcome, at any time. Marc, if you want to see a greatful crowd happy to be alive, you ought to come to one of my class reunions. Now, I wonder how Waldo feels about this, he being our "older" sibling. I have gone to every one of my class reunions and have enjoyed every minute. I suggest that anyone who has the chance should attend theirs. -HarrietHarriet (Libby) BitarSouthington, CT01-23-2005
Harriet, The type of snow is not as important as the smell. You'll think me nuts but the smell of new fallen snow is like no other. It has a clean, pure, freshness that reminds me that there are still places that you can look for nature's reminders of what our plant could be. A foot of snow, eh? That's enough to keep me busy for a while... snowballs, maybe a small fort and some snow cream. It is forecasted to be 77* here on Thursday. If your jar arrives soon then I'll send you a return jar of bright Sun shine, a warm ocean breeze and a just pinch of beach sand. Arch, Tell Miki "thanks", please. The whoopie pies are fantastic. The KB had me help in the manufacture today and that's never a good thing. But her Job like patience and my "expert help", made for a great success. This success however will require more time at the fitness center but it is well worth it. Congratulations to the "Pats" fans. Regards, VhvhHouston01-23-2005
hey there class members of PIHS 1975.I got a phone call from Pam Thorne and Andrew Wilson Bard Smith regarding the 30th "Are we really THAT old?" reunion. To be held the third weekend in July at Carolyn Footer Doyen's machine shed.No pretense, down home sensibility and simplicity..just getting people who haven't seen each other in decades to get together,and reaquaint. From what Andrea said, its a "don"t dress up affair", just celebrate still being alive.marc libbyportland maine01-23-2005
So, Southington, Ct. only got about a foot of snow. I used to live in Southington, many, many years ago, and have a sister in that vicinity now. Well, we got much more than a foot - in fact, over two feet. Not sure of the final count yet, but it's a lot. Most everything will be closed tomorrow, too. Our street still hasn't been plowed. We're pretty much cleaned out except for the roof, which we plan to do tomorrow. Funny, people down here don't generally do their roof, and this is only the 2nd or 3rd time we've had to since we moved here. If we get any amount of rain, there's enough snow up there to really strain the timbers. No loss of power in our area, thankfully.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts01-23-2005
To Melody & Josh. I to had a lot of relatives from Easton. Did you know that Easton used to be called Sprague Mills in the 19th century?DeWittNC01-23-2005
:-) We love visiting Presque Isle and Easton because we have relatives up there. It is so beautifulMelody & Josh LovelyMeriden, CT01-23-2005
If anyone has any questions they'd like to see on our "Question of the Day" Poll on the main page, feel free to email them to me and I'll put them up. Thanks!Webmaster01-23-2005
Hi from Central CT, I was all ready for a nice huge snowfall like I remembered in bygone years in PI. All we got was 12 + inches. It didn't even come over the top of my boots when I went out to play in it. I guess people to the north of here got quite a bit more. The snowfall ended at about noon, here and the rest of the day was bright and sunny with wind gusts of 35 mph drifting the snow. Now that reminded me of how snow should look. It was beautiful. Vern, I'll ship you a jar. Do you want the drifting snow or the more stable stuff? - HarrietHarriet (Libby) BitarSouthington CT01-23-2005
I live in Arizona, and miss the snow, and beautiful scenes, I used to live in Burlington, Vermont, and visited Maine, its so beautiful. So, I look every once in a while to see how the other half lives.DebbieBullhead City, Arizona01-23-2005
hey all, hows the snow???? its nice down here in the carolinas. getting ready to field some new equipment for the army and then off to the desert. dont know when, but ill let you all know.PVT Thomas PeersFort Bragg, NC01-23-2005
Most storms bypass us, but this one didn't! I cleaned my deck and walkway three times before going to bed last night, and there are 10+ inches of new snow out there now with the biggest band of snow reportedly due here in an hour or so. Even for a Maine girl, this is really unbelievable. It's been many years since I've seen anything like this storm. It is being reported that it may end up to be the worst storm recorded for this area. Everything is at a standstill and will likely be tomorrow - possibly longer. This is supposed to continue through 6PM tonight. I hope you all are warm and safe.Myrna CondonSoutheast Mass01-23-2005
It was a balmy -19 here just before sunrise Saturday morning. -Nothing spectacular. And that brings up the question, "What was the lowest temperature you've seen at your house?" (--No, I mean OUTDOORS!) I think it was in 1955 that we saw 56 below at our end of the Burlock road. The Watson kids, who lived on the Fort road at the other end of Burlock Road, said their thermometer read 60 below that morning. We all went to school anyway.Waldo LibbyVassalboro01-23-2005
Jim C, Wow, your dad was at Pepsi for 42 years??!!?? :eek: Jeez. But I suppose, my dad was there for about 20 before he went to the Sheriff's Dept. full time. Pepsi took a toll on dad as well-mechanic work on the trucks, paiting them and all-did a number on his lungs I know that. Sure doesn't seem like he's been gone eight years now. :-( Anyway, nice to have heard from you. Thanks for giving your dad a big hello from me. HELLO to everyone else from snowy Central Maine. Blizzard warnings out for down here tonight (Sat.) and during the day tomorrow. So, have to dig out the shovels. :rolleyes: Bye for now all.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-23-2005
Hi Amy Dad doing ok now 42 years at pepsi took it toll on him though.It was nice to see your name I remember dad talking about you and your dad all good stuff nice memories take care I'll tell him you said hi. :-)Jim CChapman ME01-22-2005
Hi all, We're expecting a blizzard on the coast of Maine tonight and into Sunday. That should be fun! At least we are expecting something more than a thick frost for once. There have been church cancelations going across the TV screen since this morning. I guess that means we all will go to the same church tomorrow (Bedside Baptist or whatever). They are now saying that we are expecting 18". We'll have to see how accurate they are. Now we can dig out our snowmobiles. I hope Pittsburgh has a bunch of blowing snow so the Patriots can put them in their place. Go Pats! Stay warm, all! MeredithMeredith Libby CarrDamariscotta, Me.01-22-2005
I'm reminded by your question that PIHS closed ... only time closed because of weather ... the temp had dropped to a minus 48 degrees and warmed up to about a -20 during the mid-day.DeWitt F.NC01-21-2005
Jim C, Yup, Norman was my dad. I remember your dad also from the Pepsi days. How is he doing? I always remember when I was little he used to kid around with me. If memory serves, I even believe he came to see me once when I was in the hospital, think it was when I was getting my tonsils out. Tell him I said hello. :-) Anyway, hello to everyone else on here. Hope you're enjoying the sunshine up there today (whatever good it's doing-I know the sun is out down here but is windy and COLD :eek:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-21-2005
J-Cee Yes, I am interested. Please send me your back issues. I was in a local furniture store this past weekend and they had a book entitled, "Maine, The Seasons" by Lester Terrell that they were using as a prop on a coffee table. While the Kitchen Boss searched for... well, whatever... I enjoyed the book. It is suggested reading (and viewing) for all. Looks like a great day there. Enjoy supper and the game. I wish I were there. Regards, vhvhHouston01-21-2005
Norma Jean Zbranek. I am curious as to weather your daughter Tammy made it to Presque Isle yesterday. 17 inches of new snow makes me think that she didnt make it and will arrive today . Will be interested in hearing her thoughts on this first trip to the county. dickDick DeLongFl.01-21-2005
Vh, I may have some of the city reports unless I've thrown them away. Also, I know someone who has a lot of old issues of Paper Talks. Echos is on the newstands presently. It's mighty cold here today - luckily the wind has died down, but thankfully it is very sunny so when I look out my office window it seems warm! Hoping tomorrow won't be below zero so we can be outside. Going to the snowmobile club tonight for supper (dinner!) then to a PIHS hockey game against Kents Hill (a private school in Readfield, ME.) The Forum is heated now so it is much easier on the spectators - you would be cold though! Snowmobilers should be happy with the latest snowfall. More snow coming hopefully - Kristen expects 12" in RI on Sunday and Gene is in Boston and is expecting lots there as well. Can't say I'd want to be on the expressways there. Glad I'm here (few people and no traffic!)j-ceecold, but sunny PI01-21-2005
I see the perfect place for DG to stand so he can wave to us - although he might think it a tad bit chilly today!! :ppac01-21-2005
Norma - I am interested in the city reports. Are they on-line? J-Cee - all your talk of shoveling snow has me thinking,,, "nap time!". I had the character building experience of shoveling our driveway as a young lad. It was 100 miles long, atleast it seemed that way. You are right about the picture of the Winter homestead. I have the Fall pictures that you sent to me on the bookcase here in the den. Great memories. Arch - Thanks to BAS, I have a copy of Ray Higgins' "His Mapleton Memories". Priceless! Dena Windslow (York) was in my HS class, a neighborhood gal, and a great author. I have her "1880 - 1980 Mapleton Maine". Also good reading are Dale R. Steinhauer's "Pioneer Presque Isle, Histories and Reminiscences to 1859. Vol I & II". I confess that I have not heard of either "Echos" or "Papertalks". I am interested however. J-Cee - an "I forgot." I introduced myself to Eileen today, albeit by phone. She works with a fellow Mainer in the Space Station Office. Tiny world. Regards to All: vhVhHumid Houston01-20-2005
Vern H Yes it was too dern hot here today, 73F is too hot for Jan. Have you seen a magazine called "Echoes" that is published in the County about same? If you have not seen it, you should get a subscription, I am sure you would like it. Also there is a magazine called "PaperTalks" that has a County edition. I am trying to scan a page of it so we can all see DD's phiz. I have a book here titled, Ray Higgins, his Mapleton memories and another book written by one of the Winslow girls about Creasy Ridge area. If you would like to read and copy them, email me your snail mail and I would be happy to send them to you. Paz ArchArch01-20-2005
Amy was your Dad name Norman if so did he work for pepsi before the sheriff department I remember him from pepsi when he worked with my Dad Jim Churchill .Jim CChapman01-20-2005
will get there someday...just don't know whengene stronkBangor Me.01-20-2005
Dick Delong, Yeah, I did know Wallace and actually took piano lessons from Louise when I was a kid, back when they lived almost across from the elementary school. I hear they fairly recently passed away. Too bad. I remember after or before my lessons I'd sit there talking to "Bennie," a neat old man wih neat stories to tell. Actually looked as much forward to talking to him as I did my piano lessons.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-20-2005
BAS You are so right. I grew up walking the beams in that barn. I learned to milk cows in that barn I used to sit on a bale of hay whileUncle and grandfather was milking and recite my times tables, spelling, and math problems that they would throw at me. Wow, What memories.dick delongfl01-20-2005
Dick Delong.....My good friends Scott Smith and Diane Cassidy Smith now live at the Ben Hughes place. Please correct me if I'm wrong. There used to be a BIG barn, but they had to take it down a few yrs back. That barn was a landmark, but due to safety concerns, it had to come down according to Scott. I hated that they had to do that.Brenda Ashley SeguraAustin (no snow)01-20-2005
Amy. Yes wallace was my uncle, moms brother and Bens son. You must have known him.dick delongFl01-20-2005
South Main and North Main look like Christmas cards. Looks pretty! And the scenic cam too. Let us know tomorrow how many inches of snow. Adios amigos!pac01-20-2005
Dick, Your grandfather was Ben Hughes? So, refresh my memory--was he Wallace's father? If not, please forgive and fill me in. yes, that Hughes Road was wonderful in the winter, wasn't it? :D Oh well.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-20-2005
Amy. You caught my attention with that line about the Hughes road. I have spent a lot of time in the Past on the hughes road. My grandfather was Ben hughes and I was practically brought up there in he late 40's and 50's. And I know excatly what you mean by driving that road in the winter. Good Memories.dick delongfl01-20-2005
Ohmygosh.. 18 inches of snow out at Bill's! I wish I was there. Well, sort of. It can be a lot of work though, I know that. Shoveling snow is good exercise as long as you don't overdo it. A heart attack would not be good. We who are away are enjoying the webcams today, obviously.pac01-20-2005
PAC...just talked to Bill out in Spragueville - he says he's gotten 18 inches of snow and has been out in it all day plowing and raking the snow off from his roof. I'm not going to do that...I'm going to let the wind do it! It has picked up a lot in the past half hour or so. Grant just came by and plowed me out so I won't have to shovel again today...j-ceePI01-20-2005
Amy..the Parkhurst Siding Road wasn't much wider. I thought that was the Centerline Rd that I was talking about. Jackie McGlinn, Donna Blanchard Keegan, Joyce Carroll Anderson, Phyllis Burtt and Barbara Bell Nardone and I would go up behind UMPI and spin around on the ice as I'm sure you all did. I have great memories of playing in the snow; we would stay outside for hours and yes it is invigorating as J-Cee said today.pac01-20-2005
PAC, That is actually the Centerline road I believe. Lovely little, narrow road isn't it? I used to live on the Conant Road which is straight up past the Wesleyan Church instead of bearing right onto the Centerline Road. Aah, the Conant Road. Guess I must have had a thing for living on narrow, winding roads. Makes for wonderful winter travel. LOLAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-20-2005
I was definitely in a real blizzard one Saturday morning after spending the night at the Wesleyan Church (a youth overnight that I was helping with at the time). Sure didn't get much sleep. Anyway, the next morning I drove out on that road by the Blackstones (I cannot remember now the name of that road) after you pass McCully Commons senior place on the right and the Wesleyan church...I got right into a blizzard. I had to stop driving and just wait a while and it was freezing. And then one March when I was going to be flying up there the next day, I was talking to J-Cee on the phone and she said, "You won't believe it, but we are having a blizzard". We went skiing in Canada and X-country skiing at Aroostook State Park. I thought I was nearly in heaven at the top of the mountain in Canada. Great fun!PAC01-20-2005
:-) Hi again, Yup, it is sunny down here in Central Maine (at least where I am in Lewiston. The wind is blowing like crazy, though. Makes it seem bitterly cold. :-( But oh well, spring is coming. I remember those "blizzards," growing up on the Hughes Road in Mapleton. Oh what fun it was driving that road on days like this--about 1/2 of one lane left for driving. Makes me glad I'm living down here now-roads seem to be better maintained. Anyway, have to get back to work here. Take care all. ;-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-20-2005
There's a Blizzard Warning for Eastern Aroostook County until 8 pm tonight. Yikes! And according to Amy it's sunny downstate! :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-20-2005
Vh...this would be a great day to take winter pictures of your home in Mapleton. I think they would be as good as the fall pictures I took for you. I don't think I will venture out to Mapleton though. If Saturday is nice...I just may go out there. Eileen...if you are reading these entries I have not forgotten you. This past week-end wasn't good for taking pictures, but if this snow lasts this Saturday should be great.J-Ceesnowy PI01-20-2005
:-) Hello everyone from sunny, but cold, central Maine. Just checked out the N. Main streaming webcam (thanx for the use of your window, Dr. Graves) and looks like you are getting hammered up there. We sent it up your way-only got about three inches during the night down here last night. Anyway, just wanted to say hello to any and all up there. Take care and don't drive too fast. :eek:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-20-2005
J-Cee: I just LOL at the first line of your comment, not to make fun, really, no I just couldn't help it. Actually I am a little envious. No fair, you get to play in the snow! Well, I cannot come back right now. I had a wonderful time there in October as ya'll know. :D Well, J-Cee, think of me while you're having fun in the snow!PACno snow here01-20-2005
PAC & Vh - I just came in from shoveling for the third time today ...yes, the third time! What is wrong with me you say? Nothing - I feel invigorated and it's just great to be alive and outdoors and able to do this stuff. Looking forward to a great week-end of outdoor winter fun - snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. I hear there is plenty of snow at Big Rock for you alpine skiers and snowboarders. Hopefully, this storm will bring enough snow for Quoggy to open. Laura will be happy as she is getting low on $$$ ! Looking backward to last week-end - did anyone go to C-PAC to hear the (Fredericton) Downtown Blues Band? If not, you missed a great show...a ten piece band that was awesome. They will be back in June - don't miss it.j-Ceesnowy PI01-20-2005
I was born in Presque Isle. Can you imagine having to spell this out to a kazillion --- or at least a kathousand --- people my whole life. Football coaches, passport offices, other businesses that want the information for who knows what reason, casual acquaintances who then wish they had never asked; and then I'd have to (get to) tell the story about my dad in the Air Force and how our landlord had to shovel his way in through the snow so we could get out, and on and on. It has always been a topic of conversation. I've probably bored a lot of people. We moved when I was 3 months old. But now, after years of speaking about the place, I get to see it again. Great idea, 15 second intervals. Thanks! :-)Ron SuittsElgin, IL 6012301-20-2005
Tammy my daughter left Houston,Tx. this morning headed you way. KEEP HER WARM. She is interviewing with the ARROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER. She specializes in OB/GYN . We haven be in your part of the country.Who knows if she moves from TEXAS I might come for a visit.Norma Jean ZbranekOnalaska,Texas01-20-2005
Are any of you tracking the couple walking from Moosehead to Greeville?You can track them by going to winterwalk2005.org if you are in to the out doors stuff.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-20-2005
Whoops, should have done some proofing, I guess...the last sentence about picking his brain was about Dick Graves -- we pick each other's brains on a regular basis. He has a wonderful historical photo display here at City Hall, if you can ever get in to see it. Vern, I have some fairly current City Annual Reports -- edited by me -- that I can send you. You might find them sort of interesting. Let me know... NormaNorma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle City Hall01-20-2005
Got up at 4:30, drove to work, little traffic, no stop lights, clear sailing, that's the ticket! Ooooh, snowy Presque Isle! I see that today is Inauguration Day. Someone told me that the GOP is throwing a 41 million party!! I think that's overdoing it just a little, considering what is going on the world, with the war in Iraq and the recent tragedy caused by the Tsunamis. George W. had his big day with the 1st inauguration. Yes, he had to deal with a lot with 911 and all that, but my goodness, seems to me like spending 40 million on a party.......PAC01-20-2005
Hi All! Vern, the best historian I know is our old...and I do mean 'old'Dick Graves! He's the man -- sorry Dick, but anyone older than me and Vern, is old! Even saw Dick WALKING to work this morning. I would have stopped and given him a ride, but I had some NASCAR driver on my butt, and didn't dare stop. You've heard that song, 'Slipping and Slidin' -- we had and are expecting a pretty good snowstorm throughout the day. It's that light, fluffy, blow-around type stuff. Should be really great when it starts blowing around. Schools are closed and stuff. And, Larry Dicker, I'll have to tell Terry that you've found this site. I'll have him drop you a note. You married Terry and I under our old Maple tree out on the Ashby Road, remember? Actually, we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year! It's great to read about all the people who really miss PI -- it's a great place to raise kids, and there's no place like home.. Norma Once in awhile he picks my brain, but usually he is the one we pick...does that sound right?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle City Hall01-20-2005
Hi All! Vern, the best historian I know is our old...and I do mean 'old'Dick Graves! He's the man -- sorry Dick, but anyone older than me and Vern, is old! Even saw Dick WALKING to work this morning. I would have stopped and given him a ride, but I had some NASCAR driver on my butt, and didn't dare stop. You've heard that song, 'Slipping and Slidin' -- we had and are expecting a pretty good snowstorm throughout the day. It's that light, fluffy, blow-around type stuff. Should be really great when it starts blowing around. Schools are closed and stuff. And, Larry Dicker, I'll have to tell Terry that you've found this site. I'll have him drop you a note. You married Terry and I under our old Maple tree out on the Ashby Road, remember? Actually, we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year! It's great to read about all the people who really miss PI -- it's a great place to raise kids, and there's no place like home.. Norma Once in awhile he picks my brain, but usually he is the one we pick...does that sound right?Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle City Hall01-20-2005
Looks like the snow is back up there. Kinda miss it in a way. The students in my class are jealous at the pictures this morning, they would love a couple of days off in the nice white powder. Amazing how the snow shuts us down here in NC.D HerseyLauringburg, NC01-20-2005
Boy, I sure miss PI with all that snow ... just being facetious!DeWitt F.NC01-20-2005
Hi PAC....I haven't gone too far away, I don't really venture out until May.....we finally have some plowable snow this morning in the Ellsworth area, 8" and still snowing....Ed BonenfantTrenton, Me01-20-2005
BAS, Moody's eh? Yes, a wondeful place. Tim Sample wrote a book entitled: "Saturday Night at Moody's Diner Other Stories" Waldo, After 29 years away and as part of your rehabilitation, this book is certainly suggested reading. Unfortunately, there isn't a good book on how to dress "Maine" style. But remember, flannel is not only warm but also makes a fashion statement especially if it is a plade shirt sporting a wide tie. People from "away" never wear the tie. Also, the picture of your backyard is nice and peacful - please ship me one jar, COD. J-Cee, Are you still out there? You r sooo quiet. Your ISBN on Maine turned into a super Christmas present from the Kitchen Boss, thanks for your help. Arch - it's warming up here, 9:00 PM and 61*. To All: Is there a Presque Isle historian? How about publications? Norma, can you help me here? I searched the Turner Library catalog but came up empty. Stay warm. vhvhthe bayou city01-19-2005
Hi everyone yes the snow is on its way and its Girl Scout Cookie time in the county um um :DJC01-19-2005
Speaking of spelling bees, I remember well the word I missed at Cunningham Jr. High school - it was prominent; I spelled it prominant. Yes, BAS, wouldn't it be fun if we could go to Moody's Diner together sometime, but when... Ed B, wherefore art thou?pac01-19-2005
PAC wins the spelling B. The state Highway map as well as all the locals spell it Katahdin, The mountain of the people of Mainedid delongFlorida01-19-2005
I've got it, by George! Let's ask Webster, I mean, Webmaster.PAC01-19-2005
PAC.....I went to www.google.com and typed it in and that's what I got. I even double-checked. Several websites spell it Kathadin.....so maybe there are a couple of acceptable spellings.BAS01-19-2005
Excuuuuuuuuuse me, BAS: It is spelled Katahdin and I have a postcard here of the mountain to prove it, so there! :D And, Moody's Diner - ayah, my kind of place for sure. And, viewers, my sister J-Cee has climbed Mt. Katahdin, yes she has. J-Cee just told me a storms-a-coming! You need snow up there in PQI. :DPAC01-19-2005
DeWitt......you are still spelling it wrong!! It's Kathadin. PAC....Moody's Diner..it's a famous place and in the summer you probably can't even get a place to sit, or you'll have to wait for hours. It's an old fashioned diner. They have "lobstah" rolls and clam rolls and homemade raspberry pie. Need I say more? And, our cousin, Paula is a waitress there.BASAustin01-19-2005
Yes, Linda, I would say that you qualify since your pilot had climbed it.DeWitt F.01-19-2005
I'm surprised that no one picked up on my spelling of Kadtahdin. I spelled it Kadtardin. When I came south, it took about 6 months to learn to sound my "R's", which is a Maine trait of being silent or pronouce like in Mt. Kadtahdin.DeWitt F.Greensboro, NC01-19-2005
BAS: I take it, Moody's Diner is the place to go if you live in or near North Nobleboro..sounds like my kind of place. You said the big plus is Moody's Diner; okay, what's it like there?pac01-19-2005
I have one up on you. When we circled the Mountain our pilot said he had climbed it several times. That should count for something........ LCDLinda Coury DuMontPa01-19-2005
WL.....thanks for the picture. It's beautiful. Austin would be prettier in the winter with a little snow on the ground, but the natives would be quite unhappy about it, I'm sure. How does it feel to be back in Maine? I think I'd really like Southern Maine. I have an aunt in N. Nobleboro and I like that area real well. The big plus is that she's only about 10 min from Moody's Diner!! ...to answer the question about Mt Katahdin...I haven't climbed it....I've never even been up close, but I have beautiful pictures of it in the distance. On trips home, I always have to stop and look and take pics. But, I have climbed Haystack. For those who haven't done it, just do it! The view is fantastic, especially in the Fall.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin, TX (too far from home)01-19-2005
Your question: Have you climbed Mt. Katardin? No, but I've circled it a few times in a light plane. Does that count?DeWitt F.Greensboro, NC01-19-2005
Waldo: I got the picture right here on the guestbook! Yes, it is beautiful, thanks. -15 below there now - oh my goodness! that is COLD.PACa little warmer Nashville01-19-2005
It's 28 degrees on the beach this morning. Pretty cold for Floridians.Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL01-19-2005
where is all the snowstuartmacwahoc01-19-2005
Rats! -Same thing happened again. The picture was visible until I stepped over to another page. When I came back, it was gone. -Sorry! If you want to see it badly enough, send an e-mail and I'll reply with an attached copy. It IS quite a pretty sight. Temperature here is -10, according to our two-dollar thermometer out back. -Could get cold, at this rate!WLVassalboro01-18-2005
Hmm! I don't know what happened to the picture. I don't want to clutter the server, but I'll try it one more time. It worked momentarily last night, but then it disappeared.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME01-18-2005
Hi C-J McHugh- I do remember you living up the road from the Staples.Billy Clark is my uncle.Burden's lived next to my uncle.I left Presque Isle after my freshman year and moved to Portland.What is new in your life?Do you know Dean Donahue.She lives in Freeport and we keep in touch. Also I e-mail Dave Parker,Meredith Libby,Ken Michaud,Jim & Andy Dyer,Judy Dyer,&Sue Pelky.Steve WeaverWestbrook,ME01-18-2005
Waldo, I couldn't open the picture either! Good to have you back on the East coast and glad you had a safe trip. Hope to see you 'Libby kids' next summer....Lord willing! :Dcarolyn craig caldarelliparkersburg, WV01-18-2005
Waldo: Unfortunately, I cannot open the picture you posted. :-( I bet it's a beautiful snow photo. I see it's -1 there now - typical January temp - here too. I like it. Oh, pretty soon we'll all be complaining about the HOT weather. :rolleyes:PACvery cold Nashville, TN01-18-2005
Joe Pooler, did you know Fred Woodman? What year did you graduate? cherylcherylfl01-18-2005
Well said, Tracey, from Caribou. I just knew that to be true. My husband was an avid snowmobiler also, plus he entered many snowmobile races. I remember going to Woodstock, Canada and Bass Park in Bangor and also at the race track at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Oh, yes, snowmobiling is a big sport up there. I know first-hand. And, Waldo, I know exactly what you mean by your place looking like a snow-scene postcard after a new-fallen snow; that is so beautiful. OK, I'll check on your attitude in a couple of months. :-)PACcold as Maine Nashville01-18-2005
I didnt know that thair was web cams placed around the city, its nice to see home. I grew up in Westfield, and miss the way of life up thair. I hope to be cumming home soon to visit. Thank you for the sights.Keith AllenTampa Florida01-18-2005
Hi Dick DeLong...tried to e-mail you but couldn't get through. Sure do remember Mapleton, dances, etc. Saw Bev & Penny when I was in PI this summer for our class reunion. Hi to Claudette. Joe Pooler..Wow, remember the Elks Club dances?Meta (Gagnon) GiggeChelsea, ME01-18-2005
PAC - Yep, we're enjoying being back in Maine, even though we're not in THE COUNTY. I've already shoveled more snow these few weeks than I did the whole 29 years we lived in Oregon. After each snowfall our place looks like one of those snow-scene postcards. (Give me a couple more months and check my attitude then. ;-) ) Dick Strong - Sorry to have left Oregon without meeting you face-to-face. Medford was just a little too far to drive, I guess. --Or is it Grants Pass? -Senior moment, there.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME01-17-2005
While I am not a native, I do own a business that needs snow to survive. Yes, I cater to snowmobilers, and they are a big bulk of my business. I have rental cabins that were built a year ago. Snowmobilers bring thousands of dollars to northern Maine every winter. They pay for lodging, gas, food, registrations, parts and gear for snowmobiling. Entire communities benefit from these people coming here to snowmobile. This winter is off to a very slow start, we need some more snow badly:-( I know... for 7 years, I came from 650 miles away ( one way) to come for many weekends to just snowmobile. Got tired of travelling and moved to God's Country and love it here. Will never go back. Aroostook County is home now. :-) DO some Snow Dancing and send some to The County :DTraceyCaribou01-17-2005
excuse my typo -- I've been told this BY people who live there.pacm01-17-2005
Yes -- there are a lot of snowmobilers who travel to Aroostook County to ride on the trails up there. I need a native Aroostook person on here to help answer this question. I talk like I know what I'm talking about, but I've been told this my people who live there. Yes, I believe there is an economic value in having snow. I mean, why not? See ya'll tomorrow.pacNashville, TN01-17-2005
You recently had a question about the economic value of snow in PI, and I along with some other folk said No. Could anyone explain to me the economic value of snow ... except the snowplow drivers, and the folk who sell the county the snow removal equipment?DeWitt F.Greensboro, NC01-17-2005
Another thought I have about snow - At least, you have something to do in the winter when there is snow, like play in it. Skiing, snow shoeing, snomobiling, skating, all that fun stuff that I used to do and miss. I know that my sister, J-Cee loves it! The weather has been very strange in recent months, I wonder what that indicates. New England people really know how to deal with the snow; it's like no big deal to them until they become elderly and then it is much harder for them to cope with. I have an older friend (78) and she is really bothered by the cold weather we are having now. I actually like it, but older people do not.PACNashville, TN01-17-2005
I peeked at the cams today and thats the PI I remember in Jan...I looked in earlier in the month and couldn't believe it... :Dick StrongOregon01-17-2005
Hi everyone. The South, "they say" is in for a HARD FREEZE that could be as low as 25* where I am :D that means it might get as low as 30* I look at you tempture which says 6*, now that is cold. It is 42* here and Sunny. I think that is a warm day for you all. Enjoy your day I love to check on where I was born in 1944. Hi Mom Hi Sis.... :-) We are in the Mardi Gras Season. Anyone that wants to see sites of New Orleans the can go to www.nola.com it will take you to several web cams..Enjoy..SarahSouthern Louisiana01-17-2005
Great web cam site.Keith WaldropWinfield, Alabama01-17-2005
Cold here today and yesterday and Saturday...definitely winter weather. I like it. After all, it is January. :-) Got to put my 25 cents worth in now, about the snow's effect on the local economy. I cannot be quiet for very long. I think snow is very important to the economy and I think it does draw a lot of people up there; I've been told that. In fact, it is a big money-maker for the County. JC, I think you may be off work today because of MLK, Jr. Day.PACcold Nashville01-17-2005
Hi up there. I was just thinking of the difference in our "light snow". We both have "light snow" but you have a good ground cover and where I am it would be your "dusting" of snow.jane w01-17-2005
From Washburn, MaineJoe PoolerBelleview, Florida01-16-2005
Hi All Just a thought about the importance of snow for The County, it is not a big tourist draw as compared to most places ie Vail and etc. I know Ft. Kent has had a big boost the last couple of years, but in the overall picture of things (snowmobiling, skiing and etc. included) snow is not a big money maker for The County or the state for that matter. If you take into account the tax dollars spent on clearing the roads and all that goes with keeping them safe, salt and sanding etc. I bet that the difference between what it costs to remove snow and the income from snow related activities would suprise a lot of people. Especially now in these times of high fuel costs. Frieden ArchArch01-16-2005
Larry...great to hear from you; glad you found the site! Where are you in Fla? Email me when you have time? Meta...my memory isn't so great any more, but didn't you sing in St. Mary's choir back in the late '50's, early '60's!? You had (have) such a beautiful voice....the Ave Maria would send chills up our arms!! LCD & PAC...I owe you emails; have been so lazy but will write long notes tomorrow! Steve Weaver...I grew up on the Johnson Road, (Parkhurst Siding), the same road that Billy Clark and his folks lived on, along with the Staples and Burden families.C-J McHugh LougeeKissimmee FL01-15-2005
Hi to Meta from claudette shields and myself. Long, Long time, no see. We remember a lot of good times at dances ect. Dickdick delongbrooksville fl01-15-2005
hello every onepaul walkerorlando florida01-15-2005
Do you know Jim Taylor from Westfield?It was he and my dad that bougt sleds togerther.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-15-2005
Thanks for getting back.Is there any snow in the Fort Kent area?Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-15-2005
What happen to all the snow?I fell bad for people who have snow sleds and no snow. My dad and i bought our first snow sled in 1964.It was a 10 horse power Ski-do.We paid 800 dollars for it.I hear the ones today have all kinds of different stuff on them.The one we had you could go antwhere with.We used to breck trail for all those big sleds.It was not fast but no one could follow us.Floyd CousinsStuart Fl.01-15-2005
VH, I agree with you about the snow. It's very easy for people not living in the snow to be nostalgic about it. But for those of us that have to shovel it I think we appreciate it more for the $$ it can generate for the local economy. :-) Speaking of which, I saw a report on the news last night that local businesses such as hotels are hurting from the lack of white stuff. What little snow we did have in central Aroostook is now all but gone after a day of 50 degree temperatures and rain. Strange weather!Webmaster01-15-2005
PAC TN is most certainly still on the list. Complications in Maryland this week are causing us to do some near-term replanning. I'll keep you posted. Webmaster, Your question as to the importance of snow to the County is a good one. The answers may be based on economic impact if the respondent lives in the County and emotional (nostalgic) if "from away". Your thoughts? vhvhSunny Houston01-15-2005
Hi Carol Jean, yup, one and the same. Noticed other folks on here that I havn't seen in a long time. Meta,Linda, ect. cool here today :-)Larry Dickersummerfield, fla01-15-2005
VH.... what about Tennessee? I thought maybe you were considering it. Waldo.. How are you liking living back in Maine? I said I wouldn't be back here till Monday but this is my Saturday to work. :-)pacNashville01-15-2005
I was born in PI and lived there until 1999. I'm now living in Chelsea (outside of Augusta). Lots of wonderful memories of Aroostook County. I try to go "home" at least twice a year to visit family and friends. This area is "OK" and close to the coast, lakes and everything in between...but I do miss the warmth (no pun intended) of Presque Isle and The County! Would like to chat and reminise about things I remember and would like to share.Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyChelsea, ME01-15-2005
Vern Good to see that you are home again. Paz ArchArch01-14-2005
Arch, Thanks for the invite. Made it home about an hour ago. For those who travel... I've decided that American Airlines repairs anything that may cause a problem in the future while the aircraft is on the ground in Dallas (their Hub) just because they have the resources. So plan on a delay when passing through. You know that whole thing about "sunny" California??? Not true my friends. Greatly over sold. I made two trips in two weeks. First to Pasadena after the Rose Bowl... just wanted to pick up some cheap roses for the Kitchen Boss... real cheap. Rain, Mudslides and cold tempatures was the order for the week. This week was San Jose. It was colder that a well diggers... well you get the picture. More rain and near freezing tempatures. Nothing like "Beach Blanket Bingo." It's good to be back driving my keyboard again. Regards All, vhvSouth AND West01-14-2005
Hi All I am usually here most evenings but I sandbag alot. Hey Vern If they dont get a big enough hammer to fix it soon, we have a lot of room. DG Now there is an expression I have not heard for a long time, balliky bare etc :D Vrede ArchArch01-14-2005
Hey all. Where's the snow. Been off line for a week. At present holding down a seat on a broken down American Airlines flight bound for home. Shutter to think if they don't get it fixed. Arch, any room at your ranch? Tenlee, I owe you a note. Thanks for being patient. VhvhDFW01-14-2005
Hey all. Where's the snow. Been off line for a week. At present holding down a seat on a broken down American Airlines flight bound for home. Shutter to think if they don't get it fixed. Arch, any room at your ranch? Tenlee, I owe you a note. Thanks for being patient. VhvhDFW01-14-2005
Ok, hold down the fort ya'll. I won't be back on here till Monday. DG, you could always get out there with a shovel. Oooh, boy, getting deep now! :eek:pac01-14-2005
Jane W.. no I guess I do not know you. I told a Jane H. here about this website and we had fun on it at her house one day back when we were talking about fiddleheads on here.PAC01-14-2005
PAC.. I've led a monkish life and after 62 years it's time for me to break out and go wild. Just wish the snowbank hadn't disappeared.....would've made my "break out" debut. Darn!DGPI01-14-2005
DG......... you are getting wild!!!! in your old age -- Getting? I think that is an understatement. :DPACcolder than Maine in TN01-14-2005
DG.....that must be a Northern expression..I've heard it, but in TX they say "neck-ed" "He's not naked, he's necked." Good to see you on here again Arch. Hi to you CJ....hadn't heard from you in awhile either. Where's VH and EB???? Hi to Pam Jardine, too, another former Parkhurst Sider.....I know that you like that warm FL weather. I do like some cold weather in the winter and today is just right. It's 39 now and will be in the 50's today. Some of my co-workers think it's sooooo cold.BAScold Austin (30's)01-14-2005
Good Friday, viewers.. Well, well, well, aren't you the lucky one, DG! Saved by the rain! Maybe we can think of something else for you to do to entertain us!!!!! :D :p I am very surprised at the temp up there today. Hey, JC, cheer up, it could be worse, like 20 below.PACNashville, TN01-14-2005
Well...I guess we won't be going snow-shoeing tomorrow unless we want to go on the grass! This is so sad :-(JCrainy PI01-14-2005
DG, Do it anyhow....I need someone to put a smile on my face. Go for it, right gals????? I've known you to long to know your full of chicken poo. Linda Good Morning all. Went from 62 yesterday to snow, sleet and in the 30's. Not nice but being at work makes it easier.Linda Coury DuMontPa01-14-2005
Frankly, viewers, I was gonna sit on that snowbank balliky-bare for all to see, butt, I mean but, sorry....because of driving rain and howling wind, the snowbank has practically disappeared, so my act went the way of the weather. By the way, how does one spell "balliky" as in "balliky-bare"? Perhaps that's a northern Maine idiom and exists only in the minds of northern Mainers. Suppose?DGPI01-14-2005
DG...would love to see your handsome face while you're sitting (or standing!) in the snowbank by the telephone pole! LCD and JMT and CO'C...I'm hangin' in here; still having problems from that head injury; separate emails to follow. PAC and BAS...hello from another ex-Parkurst Siding area resident; hope you're both well. PCJ...perhaps we can get together this time, huh? Larry Dicker...class of '62?? HiC-J McHugh LougeeFla01-14-2005
PAC if you mean me/jane, I do not live in the South. Do I sound familiar? :Djane w01-13-2005
More spammers :rolleyes: Vrede ArchArch01-13-2005
Hmm It looks like if DG is going to sit in a snow bank he better wear waders and do it soonest! ;-) Pax Arch Supposed to be a balmy 47F there tomorrow.Arch01-13-2005
:-) No sno and 80 today.Larry DickerSummerfield, Fl01-13-2005
Thank you for showing me what to expect when I move to Maine. Hope to see the towns for myself soon. :-)Jane SpoonerDenver, CO01-13-2005
Hubby & I are looking forward to moving up to this area before retiring. Was here in 1982 & have always loved the area & way of life.Diane FeketeWaretown, New Jersey01-13-2005
I've got the answer -- there's a solution to every problem. DG can put on a snowmobile suit or something similar, some type of snow pants. ;-)pac01-13-2005
Look everyone - I was thinking of asking DG to maybe even stand on that little snowbank instead of sit on it. There ya go - SIT ON IT. Remember that little saying? When I first said sit, then I thought, well maybe not, he might not go for that..... but it wouldn't be for very long, DG. :-) :D :pPAC01-13-2005
It doesn't look very lovely there today. Don't do it today, DG.BASAustin , TX 50 degrees01-13-2005
The weather looks so lovely there, I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to sit in a snow bank. Hemorrhoid or no hemorrhoid!Jeanne Tolley01-13-2005
Viewers.. PAC has requested that I sit in a snowbank and wave. Perhaps not...however flattered I am, hemorroids are not my cup of tea, unless, of course, the concensus is that Dick sits in a snowbank regardless of the consequences...then I'll think about it.DGPI01-13-2005
Hi Jeanne, Just now saw your comment. I almost emailed you yesterday. I've got news, so I'll personally e-mail you. Cold front coming thru here too; my co-worker just said it's supposed to get down to 30 tonight. Oh my, what will I do? I don't have a parka!! :D But, it was actually very cold here before and around Christmas, felt just like Maine.PAC01-13-2005
To Jane who writes on here sometimes: I think I know who you may be, but I may be wrong -- hehehe, hahaha. Do you live in the south?pac01-13-2005
Hey Steve Weaver...You've got mail! Check it out. I know quite well one of the people you mentioned. Yes, Pam Cronkite and I lived on the Parkhurst Siding Road. Hey, DG, why don't you go sit out there on that little snowbank and wave to us?PACwindy, balmy Nashville, TN01-13-2005
PAC, How come you have not answered me?Did you know any of those people that I mentioned in my e-mail?I see that you know Pam Cronkite. SteveSteve WeaverWestbrook,ME01-12-2005
DD, Rainbow from Poland was a spammer. That is, someone that posts a message with a link to a website selling something. Those kind of messages are removed as quickly as possible!Webmaster01-12-2005
What happened to rainbow from Poland?dd01-12-2005
hi rainbow; Tell us about Poland, How is your weather. Are you native polish or from somewhere else. We are interested in hearing your story.dick delongBrooksville fl01-12-2005
It has been in the eighties here in Florida for 16 days straight. I would like to see it stay that way for the next 12 monthes. "WONDERFUL" :cool:Neil ClarkSilver Springs FL01-12-2005
Just curious....where are my fellow Texans? The hot weather got ya down? Here's our weather report....it's been too darn hot for January for me. I like a cold January. However, things are fixin' to change. We're not supposed to get out of the 40's and 50's over the next several days because of the cold front coming thru. People around here will dig out their parkas..I'm serious.Brenda Ashley Segura (BAS)Austin, TX01-12-2005
PAC-You probably appreciate warm weather, but it's borderline hot here and has been for a couple weeks now. Right now it's 78 degrees but by Saturday the high is only supposed to be 65 so that will be a nice change for us. We ended up turning the A/C back on last Saturday! Quite a difference from the County, huh? Hope all is well with you. CJ-how are you? And, how is your mother? I hope she is doing well since she got out of the hospital. Please tell her we send our love.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach01-12-2005
Very mild and really almost warm weather in Nashville today, like spring,actually warmer than spring. I like the new scenic cam view. Sure do miss Aroostook County, always will. Hello to Pam Cronkite Jardine. :-)PACmild Nashville01-12-2005
Hello dear residents of Presque Isle -- I was a former PI resident from 1959 to 1962. We lived at 60 Academy Street. Would someone please take a picture of that residence and email to me? I am getting together a scrapbook of our childhood. I absolutely loved our few years in Maine. Thank you and stay warm! Eileen Smith ecsmith1@ems.jsc.nasa.govEileen SmithHouston, TX01-12-2005
Howdy, it's cold today!!! Say hi Rose....CalvinPresque Isle01-12-2005
Ohhhhhh! Webmaster, you need to save this morning's scenic cam pic. The sunrise is gorgeous!!! :-)jane w01-12-2005
Snowing and cold in Ct.Jerre N, FillmoreDanielson, Ct.01-11-2005
DG, Came home Sunday to a blanket of white stuff on the ground after leaving sunny 82 degree Florida. We can't possibly thank you, Miff and Dean for all the help and support you gave us. You guys are the best and the Coury Girls will always know that. Will try to get caught up on mail this week with details of Dicks Celebration of Life Party. It was really great with many friends from Maine living in the FL area. Again so many thanks from us all. Linda CJ, Really hope you are feeling better. Was hopping to meet you for the first time however your health is more important. LLinda DuMontPa01-11-2005
I use to live in Ashland Maine years ago. My brother lives in Willis and he forwarded this email to me.Wanda WakefieldHallettsville, TX01-10-2005
Would love to visit Maine some day. Thanks for your city web cam. Eric KohlerEric KohlerNorth Bend , Oregon 9745901-09-2005
Jerre, Claudette says hi to an old classmate from PIHS 57dick delongbrooksville fl01-09-2005
My residence was 35 DyerJerre N. FillmoreDanielson, Ct.01-09-2005
Hello to all, We are finally in FL,for the winter.The weather is great,in the 80's all week.Great short weather for me.I still love Maine,but pleased to be in FL in the winter.Hello PAC..Wishing you all a great New Year. PamelaPamela Cronkite JardineLady Lake, FL.01-08-2005
Nice comment, Tenlee... after all, it IS winter in Maine - cute. It is colder here in Nashville too than it was, kind of wintery-feeling. At Christmas time, it was VERY wintery here, like Maine, except no snow, but we got some snow flurries one day - pretty.pac01-07-2005
We got about 4" of snow on Westport Island, but it is suppose to sleet later, and be slippery tomorrow. We'll see. It is nice to have white scenery since afterall, it IS winter in Maine!TenleeWestport Island, ME01-07-2005
I see the County is getting some snow. We had 3-4 inches down here on the coast, before it turned to rain and took most of the snow away. It's supposed to be sunny tomorrow, so I guess that will take the rest of it.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Mass01-06-2005
Yes, Steve Weaver, I did check your latest message. Did I miss something? I thought that I answered your question, maybe not, let me know. PamPACNashville, TN01-06-2005
Hello everyone from snowy central Maine. . . :-( :eek: :-(Amy (Dube) CyrLewiston, Maine01-06-2005
Hey Dawgs :-) :-( ;-) :o :D :p :cool: :rolleyes: :mad: :eek: :-) :confused:Dylan01-06-2005
Was stationed at Presquile Air Force Base from August 1960 thru June 1961 just as the base was being closed. Really enjoyed the people of Presquile as they were very friendly to those of us serving our time in our country's military. Hope to visit Presquile within the next couple of years. From the looks of the live cameras on site it may not have changed a whole lot, at least I hope that it hasn't even though it has a Wally World on South Main I see. Still don't think that I could handle the cold temps it is 55 degrees here and you folks are facing 8 below. That's cold for an old Southern Boy like me.Joe B. JonesEasley, SC 2964201-06-2005
Greetings from Alaska! Good to see a webcam here. Sometimes we have less snow than you do. I grew up in Limestone....guess I didn't get much further away from the snow! Can't have Christmas without it, but oh I really do miss the red maple trees in fall. We do have some blooming potato fields in summer.DianeAlaska01-06-2005
Stationed at Loring and lived in base housing at Presque Isle.Perry and Mary BromenIowa01-05-2005
PAC, Did you check my latest message? SteveSteve Weaver01-05-2005
I agree that Presque Isle is growing and changing for the better. I saw that when I was there in October. And you never know, I just might be back in the spring! Happy New Year!PACNashville, TN01-05-2005
A balmy 71 today.DeWittGreensboro, NC01-05-2005
Deb Shippee Your oldest daughter looks just like you and Judy. Nice to see you on here. If you haven't been back to P.I. for awhile, you wouldn't recognize it! It has really grown and really changed! Happy New Year.Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierroWestport Island, ME01-04-2005
LCD.. Yes, Miffy got a call from Bill G. and told him that Dickie had just passed on. Miffy immediately called me. I'm glad he's no longer in pain.....Regards to Char.DGPI01-04-2005
My 2 beautiful daughters about a year ago. I spend my professional time as a Costumer and Designer. I miss Maine with all my heart and my husband Jeff and I keep trying to figure out how to return. Great website! I lived in PI as a kid from around 1962 until 1967-Dad taught at NMVTI. All my siblings and Parents are well.Deb ShippeeBuffalo, NY01-04-2005
BAS yes, We were there in the summer of 03. We stayed in the camp ground about four miles up the rd. from Eustes accrost the rd. from the Park Welcome Center. It is a very nice area and very high. :DNCSilver Springs01-04-2005
Never thought I'd come across a webcam like this! Sure makes me somewhat homesick but I could do without the snow. Happy New Year to Everyone up in Aroostook County from Las Vegas, Nevada.Elaine Brown-Budesa01-04-2005
Hi Pam, This is a small world. Billy & Gilbert Clark are my uncles.I lived in Presque Isle for 15 years on Elizabeth St. I moved to Portland,ME in 1959.Frank Keegan was in my class. Do you know Dean Donahue. She lives in Freeport and she and I keep in touch.Patty Clark e-mailed me awhile ago and I answered her, but have not heard from her.Ca you give me any info. on her. SteveSteve Weaver01-03-2005
Steve Weaver..I know Billy Clark quite well and I knew Gilbert also and Patty and Susan very well. I graduated in 1968. I visited with Althea and Susan when I was there in October. Billy and my Dad were great friends!PACwarm for January in Nashville01-03-2005
DG, Got the phone call this morning from Char. He passed away at 9:30 this morning. I am so happy he is out of pain but it hit her hard. I'm flying out to FL in the morning for the week. Catch you when I get home. LLCDPA01-03-2005
I was born in Presque Isle in 1961 (daughter of Dick & Claudette (Shields) DeLong. You may have me confused with a distant cousin Carol (DeLong) Jordan?Carol (DeLong) ClaflnAttleboro, ME01-03-2005
Arch...N. Main camera appears to be okay this morning.DGPI01-03-2005
Arch,I'm not related to William Brownie Weaver.All my relatives in Presque Isle are Clarks.Steve WeaverWestbrook,ME01-03-2005
My mistake-it is spelled Parkhurst Siding.My relatives that live or lived there are Billy Clark,Gilbert Clark(deceased) his kids-Susan & Patty.Floyd Clark-son Conrad(deceased)Carol Delong Claflin-Did you graduate in 1963?Steve WeaverWestbrook01-03-2005
Good evening....I just took a look at the South cam.....it looks as tho it's snowing lightly and I remember how much I love that. I have taken walks before in PI when it's snowing lightly and I love the way it looks under the street lights. It's at least 70 outside here at 8:30 and very humid. I just had to turn on my AC. Yes, it's nice when you can go outside and you don't have to bundle up, but personally, I'd rather have the light snow. Do I sound just a little homesick? I'm just back from Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park in Estes Co. Anyone been there? I wanted to see snow and feel some cooler weather and I found it!! The views were spectacular. I haven't seen anything so beautiful as the snow capped Rockies in the US. They are awesome. We saw kids sledding and using what we used to call "flying saucers". Perhaps that's what they still call them....anyway, they are fast! Kids were having so much fun. That sure brought back memories. On our way back home, we were just ahead of the big snowstorm that hit Western CO. I sure didn't want to get caught in it, as I don't have snow tires and we had many mtns. to climb. We had great weather and the cold felt good to me, but then again, it was above zero and not below. I love to travel, but it's good to be home safe and sound. It's back to work tomorrow after being off for two weeks.Brenda Ashley Segurabalmy Austin, TX01-02-2005
DG When you get to work in the morning, give that camera a kick for me. Pax ArchArch01-02-2005
Howdy! What a surprise to find a website dedicated to my birthplace! Born 1957 at P.I. hospital. Still have a bunch of family up there, Browns and Carriers. Much better weather out here in Southern California though! Keep up the great site! :-)stephen brownRedlands Ca.01-02-2005
Question: What eat away at the snow the fastest - Rain or fog?DeWittGSO, NC01-02-2005
OOOOPS That should have read Hey DeWitt, sorry Pax Arch :rolleyes:Arch01-02-2005
Hey Dwight It's 73 here in Texas, great for water skiers :D Pax ArchArch01-02-2005
A balmy 60 degrees today ... terrible for the ski business.DeWitt C. FillmoreGreensboro, NC01-02-2005
its kathryn again..Andrew is a old friend from way back and moved away a long time ago. He has family in the area but I can't remember any names. I think his sister is Amy. A few friends have been asking about him and need info. Hopefully someone knows something. email me anytime..kathryn jPresque Isle, ME01-01-2005
hey all from the county...I am kathryn living in Presque Isle..been searching for a guy named Andrew Beaupre for like 8 years...can you help...hes around the age of 26kathryn J01-01-2005