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Happy New Year to each and everyone and may the New Year be Peaceful for all. ;-)sue12-31-2007
Happy New Year to ONE and ALL.Joeclearwater12-31-2007
Webmaster, Thanks for the years of sharing. You are truly the magician behind the scene. A happy, prosperous, and safe New Year to our COM Family. From the KB & me.vHThe Texas North Coast12-31-2007
Hey Cousin CJ...if you and Mona like lobster...and steamed clams..heh, heh..I know my Marion does. I will provide the lobster and clams next summer when you come up as Marion and I will be up there for the summer. CJ..Happy Anniversary...enjoy your lobster...and Happy New Year!!DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-31-2007
Happy New Year to All Arch and Mikki :DÄrch12-31-2007
Peggy, I looked at some old year books and I found us all together in an eigth grade photo Jack, Darrell, my brother Jim and two of my cousins, they must have gone somewhere else to high school, I. couldn't find them in any other books. That was in 1947.Mona12-31-2007
Yes, my grandmother did work at W.T. Grants--I used to go in and visit her--I think it must have been in the late 50's - early 60's. I remember walking in the front door of Grants and going off to the right - don't know what dept it was -- but I loved going there to see her! She also worked at the Northeastland in the coffee shop. Pat's mother also work at Grants. And, yes, it is a small world!! Say hi to Aunt Pat for me the next time you see her. Off to babysit my new grandson for the evening-very exciting way to see in the new year here in sunny, but chilly Ca.PeggyOside, Ca12-31-2007
Yes, my grandmother did work at W.T. Grants--I used to go in and visit her--I think it must have been in the late 50's - early 60's. I remember walking in the front door of Grants and going off to the right - don't know what dept it was -- but I loved going there to see her! She also worked at the Northeastland in the coffee shop. Pat's mother also work at Grants. And, yes, it is a small world!! Say hi to Aunt Pat for me the next time you see her. Off to babysit my new grandson for the evening-very exciting way to see in the new year here in sunny, but chilly Ca.PeggyOside, Ca12-31-2007
Happy New Year to all of my fellows COM'ers. Steve LOVE your cat...he (or she) would love my Brandy (border collie) who is also black and white...she loves cats, other dogs, people and all living things. Your post about seed catalogs is making me really wish for spring...but we know all things have to be in the time and season..but we can, on, New Year's Eve dream a bit about Spring 2008 and all things bright and beautiful, AND crows are definitely included. I worked with Pat Fitzherbert at UMPI for a few years...what a great lady. See you all in 2008.MetaPI12-31-2007
Steve S: I have a couple of the New England Homestead magazines and I believe they are dated around 1903. They belonged to my Dad and I kept them after he passed away. I find them to be quite interesting.MarilynColchester,Vt12-31-2007
Peggy, Jack and Darrell and I were in school together, how funny. Madeline and I worked together, I think at W.T. grants, not sure, One fall i went over and Picked potatoes for Paul, madeline fed us our lunch, we always had a good time together, and of course i remember Rene as well. I. see Pat almost every day. It really is a small world.Mona12-31-2007
Yes, Darrell Adams was my uncle--Pat Fitzherbert is my aunt - she was married to my mother's brother Paul and Madeline was my grandmother.PeggyOside, Ca12-31-2007
Peggy, Did Jack have a brother Darrell? I know Pat Fitzherbert, she works at the store, and I knew her late mothern law Madeline.Mona12-31-2007
Mona...we'll have sometime next summer to do a feed! Count on it!C-J12-31-2007
Hi Mona--my grandmother was Rene Adams. Her son Jack was my father. He and my mother divorced when I was about 3. My mother was a Fitzherbert from Easton.PeggyOceanside, Ca12-31-2007
C-J, Happy anniversary to you both and Happy new year to. SoI missed the lobster feed at Tenlee's, now yours. Enjoy. Happy New Year to all the com family.Mona12-31-2007
Webmaster....I'm going to assume that you mean Eastern time for this great give-away?!! :-) Aunt B and Mona...Ray just got back from picking up our Anniversary dinner! Two 3-lb. lobsters plus the unsweetened butter to go with... ..and they're all cooked, so all we have to do it sit down and enjoy! No, you can't share!! Happy New Year everyone! :oC-JColorado Springs12-31-2007
Wow, Webmaster, your trying to get us old fogies to stay up late, the only time I stay up till mid night Or later is when Tenlee is here or I'm at her house, so I'll get bored with my own company probably, will be fun to see who gets in there first.Mona12-31-2007
The cat and I (or the birds) won't be up for the drawing. Good luck folks!Steve S.Reach Road12-31-2007
Happy New Year everyone! To make things a little more interesting, I'm offering a free copy of Paul Cyr's awesome 2007 Photo DVD to whomever posts the first 2008 Guestbook Entry here (as determined by the time on the post itself). Make sure to include your email address with your post so I can contact you for shipping instructions. This will assure everyone stays up to ring in the New Year! Our international viewers are welcome to participate but will be required to pay for shipping.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-31-2007
Happy New Year Everyone!Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierroBath, Maine12-31-2007
It sounds as though Maine is in for another LARGE SNOWFALL !! What a way to end 2007 !! May 2008 be a good year for all of you COMers and your loved ones! Envision peace in the world!daisy12-31-2007
Snow has ended, and my neighbor just plowed the driveway ... only minutes ahead of the fuel truck. Wished the driver a happy new year, and when he would get off duty. The tired man said "5 o'clock, if I'm lucky." The crows fled to the river, to avoid all the commotion.Steve S.Reach Road12-31-2007
Oop. i mis read your entry, so who was your grandmother and the Washburn connection, It's not mid night and i don't even drink, just ols age getting my mind all mixed up!Mona12-31-2007
Peggy, Now you have me curious, I live in Easton but don't know a lot of People here, and would love to know the teacher and your husbands family name. you can E mail me if you want to share. mmonablanchard@yahoo.com Thanks. When next you visit here we neeed to meet. It's been so much fun this past summer, I've met some graet people there from the com.Mona12-31-2007
Hi Mona--My husband and I love Tim Horton's--when we visit my brother in Easton we make sure we stop for coffee a few times -- I wish the webcam picture of the Walmart was larger so I could get a better view of our favorite coffee place! By the way--my grandmother lived and taught school in Washburn. My father's side of the family was from Washburn.PeggyOceanside, Ca12-31-2007
Me again, We didn't let a snowstorm stop us from driving 10 miles for our Tim Horton coffee, I couldn't believe all the crazy people in there, from, Perham, Washburn, Easton and Mapleton, Even Randy Smith. Were really idiots, but we have fun.Mona12-31-2007
Sandra, my maiden namw was Conley ( of the Washburn clan). I think I'm not much older than you. We moved to Presque Isle in 1958, though my ex husband always lived there. You really look familiar even though the photo was awhile ago, DG just loves to do that.Mona12-31-2007
DG...Nice looking lady. She looks like a Duncan. Happy New Year DG...and to all on the PI Cam..DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-31-2007
DG--Wow! That was a long time ago!! Re:27127 Mona--No I didn't know any of your daughters. Seems as tho I should know you---what was your maiden name?Sandra Duncan Everett12-31-2007
Plenty of parking at the Presque Isle Post Office. Cornerstone was laid August 5, 1933, complete with a parade and ceremonies. In the 1840s, mail was delivered from Houlton (once a week) on horseback. Have no idea where it was dropped off.Steve S.Reach Road12-31-2007
This prize thing is getting really funny..keep up the good work DG..You shoulda been one of them stock broker naked shorters.Bobby C.12-31-2007
I bet BC knows................does he get the prize? Better stay off the streets tonight with the snow, you may have to do sleep overs!!! Happy New Year..............karen12-31-2007
HaHaHa mom! Good Answer! Shame on you DG!Tenlee12-31-2007
DG, Now you have me worried. You really have to stop suggesting prizes, you get in trouble everytime. I'll pass ok?Mona12-31-2007
Mona...Yup, you get a prize--to be announced later.DGPI12-31-2007
DG, If I guess do I get a prize? Maybe some chips? Just kidding. I have seen this person , but I can read the partial signature and it's Sandra , a beautiful young woman.Mona12-31-2007
Well it looks like it is snowing once again in Presque Isle. Wow Happy New Year to every one I enjoy this site so much.Brenda12-31-2007
Boy, it looks chlly up in PI this morning. Everyone have a very Happy New Year. Sorry to hear about the issues with Mars Hill. All the enjoyment it brought to so many........I guess if one can't profit from something, they don't want to share. Sad society we live in, right? Webmaster, you do a great job and we so enjoy your talents. Best to All......Karenkaren12-31-2007
Mona.....Guess who?DGPI12-31-2007
Mr Sutter, you are truly a romantic and love your birds tooRebecca12-30-2007
Sandra, I peeked and see you graduated in 55, that's the year Elaine was born so, I guess you didn't know them.Mona12-30-2007
I knew all the Duncans you mentioed and also knew the Chapmans. There were Everetts in Washburn that were not related to our family, but some are friends of mine. I;m kind of slow not thinking about your last name being Everett. That happens as we age! I had four daughters that graduated from P.I.H.S. Blanchards, did you know any of them, Dena, Elaine, tenlee and Gail?Mona12-30-2007
Hi again Mona. My grandfather was David Linton Duncan and my grandmother was Catherine (Chapman)Duncan. They belonged to the Methodist Church(now Lidstone Methodist Church) One of the stained glass windows has grampies name on it. Their children were: Harry, Mary,Bessie,Mildred, Annie and my father David Otis Duncan. My first husbands mothers name was Georgia Barker (her folks were from Washburn. Hy present husbands last name is Everett but as far as we know there is no connection with any of the Everetts in the county. I grew up on Dudley St. in Presque Isle.Sandra Duncan Everett12-30-2007
Sandra, My mothers folks were Harvey and Mary Everett and Grammy's fsther was Story Clark, they were very active in the Baptist church there. I remember Kenneth Duncan and I see his som Hamoie once in awhile they also had a daughter Catherine, some where near my age, there were several other Duncans and probably were all related I knew all of them. My fathers parents were James and Mary Conley, thet lived out on the Caribou lake road. In a small town we knew every one anyway. What Duncan family are you from?Mona12-30-2007
Thank you for the membership. I've attached a picture from '93 when we were stationed at Loring AFB. That was the first time a Florida boy had been on a frozen lake! Maine had the absolute best fishing I've ever seen, not to mention the scenery. I'm glad to see the webcams and am able to veiw the scenery again. JimJim GulsbyFort Walton Beach, FL12-30-2007
Hi Mona. Thanks for the reply--#27116. Really not sure when the picture was taken---around 1900 was only a guess. My grandfather died in 1945 and my grandmother in 1947. Grampy was postmaster in Washburn. They lived on Hines St. What was your grandparents names?Sandra Duncan Everett12-30-2007
CJ, Thanks for the invite but I got to work, yep, midnights too. Besides it’s supposed to be -5 here for the next couple of nights, who knows if I get caught out after dark my feet might freeze to the ground. Then I’d be just another human-been-sickle Jane I visited PA a few times, once under great duress, but no, never lived there.SPTColder and colder Colorado12-30-2007
Overheard ... "Honey, have you noticed a decline in the bird population?" Reply ... "No, not since I've had you by my side."Steve S.Reach Road12-30-2007
SPT. My Cousin, SP and also T., moved to Colorado last year. They both love Maine. Did you ever live in PA? Just asking.jane12-30-2007
Tenlee, Your lamp is done, needs a new shade though. Sandra, I'm from Washburn originaly,but the photo was before my time, my grandparents were there then and I'm sure both sets of grandparent knew David Duncan.Mona12-30-2007
Sandra. That is an awesome old photo. Hope you get everyone identified!Tenlee12-30-2007
;-)For all of the Pat fans.. and didn't PBurtt say he moved? we sure miss his banter! didn't think I'd say thatBH12-30-2007
27111 Rebecca Lunney Guernsey Oh jeeze! Deja Vu all over again from the 70's. Wha happen? You set your alarm off right?Bobby C.12-30-2007
Mona - I've been out of town for a week & no time to check the COM, so I'm just catching up. Re:the Gilmores from Delmont St. There was a son, Kerry, right? Do you know where he is now? I believe he was in our class. CJ - thanks for the Happy New Year. It will be a quiet one for us. Probably watch the Twilight Zone marathon. Rebecca - loved your story! Wish it could get that exciting here once in a while! Actually we did have some action over the summer with the police helicopter & about 5 cars flushing out some drug dealer. You never know who might be living in your neighborhood! And this is a quiet little valley with open range for the cows & horses! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 TO ALL! AND YOU GO PATS! Thought my husband might have a breakdown there for awhile - especially when Randy Moss got penalized for celebrating a little bit! :-)connie c.CA12-30-2007
BC, While you were smoking your pipe and and sharpening you pencil for the negotiations at hand, I had the experience of the day! Seven in the morning here, reading the Crown entries, police lights, voices on the loud speacker, I throw my boots on out the door, past the fence, I'm in the spot light for the first time in my life, I run for cover, my house my bedroom, police cars, lights, four on fott run in my driveway, I throw the window open "it's just me occiffers" they took their hands off their holsters radio'ed "it's just a resident" If I'd had a jug I'd a drank her, I'm glad I'm safe, BUT a woman wants to know, WHO ARE THEY LOOKIN FOR! Husband's asleep, can't find my scanner, I'm gonna stay undercover for now till they leave :eek: I almost never lived this dangerously in MH in the 70'sRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-30-2007
BC, While you were smoking your pipe and and sharpening you pencil for the negotiations at hand, I had the experience of the day! Seven in the morning here, reading the Crown entries, police lights, voices on the loud speacker, I throw my boots on out the door, past the fence, I'm in the spot light for the first time in my life, I run for cover, my house my bedroom, police cars, lights, four on fott run in my driveway, I throw the window open "it's just me occiffers" they took their hands off their holsters radio'ed "it's just a resident" If I'd had a jug I'd a drank her, I'm glad I'm safe, BUT a woman wants to know, WHO ARE THEY LOOKIN FOR! Husband's asleep, can't find my scanner, I'm gonna stay undercover for now till they leave :eek: I almost never lived this dangerously in MH in the 70'sRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-30-2007
Hi Tenlee. Yes that was my picture(With alot of my ancestors in it) I can only identify my grandparents---. I tried to resize it for the guestbook and couldn't. Thought probably Jeff could so sent it to him and he did a great job.Then he put it in the guestbook for me.Sandra Duncan Everett12-30-2007
27104 Tenlee Calm down I got it covered. I have begun the the process to take back Mars Hill Mountain under the Tribal Landowner Incentive Program . I am currently writing letters to set up meetings with the following tribes and soon hope to be sharing the pipe with these noble people The re-purchase agreement will return to these tribes all of Mars Hill Mountain including the ski area ,the golf course and proceeds from the lease of the wind towers Also the right to build a casino if they so wish. In return for my efforts I will obtain a lease for the WAGM tower for 99 years for one dollar and WAGM will let us have our Camera..YeeeHaw! •Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians, Presque Isle, Maine •Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Houlton, Maine •Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Ledyard, Connecticut •Mohegan Tribe of Indians, Uncasville, Connecticut •Narragansett Indian Tribe, Charlestown, Rhode Island •Oneida Indian Nation, Vernon, New York •Passamaquoddy - Indian Township Reservation, Princeton, Maine •Passamaquoody - Pleasant Point Reservation, Perry, Maine •Penobscot Indian Nation, Old Town, Maine •Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Aquinnah (Martha’s Vineyard), Massachusetts Go Pats! Oh er.. scuse me.. they already did.Bobby C.12-30-2007
CJ, re: 27101....I'm not affiliated with the WSC...must be a different Jeff (maybe my good twin). :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-30-2007
Well folks, I didn't watch the football game, it's just not my thing, any other sports I love, but not football, hope I'm not going to be exiled! Years ago Andy Griffeth did a take off on watching a football game and it was so funny, and that about how i feel, someone gets the ball and runs a little ways and everybody falls on top of each other! But I must say it's quite a feat to go unbeaten for the season, does that get me back in your good graces?Mona12-30-2007
BH...How did you win ???? The Vegas line was never three...at game time it was thirteen...the Pats didn't cover the spread , but who cares , they won and are the only NFL team to ever go 16-0 in the regular season . What an accomplishment and heres hoping they can win another Super Bowl ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :-) :-)Rob12-30-2007
P.S. I trust Rebecca's judgement as well, and others that seem to know WP personally, or have had dealings with him before. He does not sound like a good person, or good citizen. Just my opinion.Tenlee12-30-2007
CJ ty for the mail (you'll hear back) and a Very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you as well. :-)Tenlee12-30-2007
Tenlee....you have mail!! Rebecca....I miss our emails and chats!! I trust your judgment re: WP and the Mars Hill webcam. Will call you in the next few days!! Mona...keep your chin up; email follows shortly, or perhaps a phone call!? Grizz....keep singing, cuz! You have a voice that can make angels only wish!! SPT...give me a hollar! We should all get together with KBB soon!! Plans for New Year's Eve??! We can get a few lobsters from WalMart or somewhere, plus some clams and scallops, and do a down home, New England seafood festival?!! Give me a call; you have the number.... And a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone on the site....Jeff, Arch, Bobby C (Sr. Benedicta would be sooo proud of you!), JRC, DG, Tenlee, Mona, Rebecca, Vern, Steve, Sherri, Meta, Roger (in Canada), Connie (California), Grizz, and everyone else I don't remember the names of...and especially to my cousin, John and his wife, Carole, in CT., and Claudia and Ronnie, and also my cousin, Patty, in Mapleton, and my Aunt Barb, the bestest Aunt in the world!!....the very best of the New Year!!C-JColorado Springs12-30-2007
Jeff...The 12/5 issue of the Star Herald had an article on page 9 (upper right) of the Nordic Heritage Sport Club honorees and new officers...and it states that Jeff Clark is the new treasurer; it also has a picture of you, Tom (new vice president), Tim (new president) and Bruce (new secretary). Congrats!! By the way, the front page also had a picture of my very dear Uncle (Eddie Hews) and my cousin (Ray Hews) who were involved with the Rotary Gold Brick/Auction program. Hope this clarifies things.....and congrats to Uncle Eddie and cousin Ray Hews on their outstanding service! I'm always delighted to see relatives pic's in the SH!! And, I thank my mom for subscribing to the SH for us!! We read it all, from front to back!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-30-2007
Re 27098 So Sandra that is Your picture? I'm confused now...... (i'm that way a lot) lolTenlee12-30-2007
Thanks Arch, still working through many issues and might be off line for awhile in a week or so. But The COM is too great of a place not to get back to. :-)SPTColorado12-30-2007
Jeff---Thank you so much for your help in posting the picture and message I sent you!!! Hopefully someone will be able to identify some of the people in the picture. Message #27084. If anyone can, I hope they will either respond on the guestbook or send me an e-mail. Thanks again! SandraSandra Duncan Everett12-29-2007
Ref: 27084 Jeff...thanks for posting the great family photo..I could of sworn that it looked like our class of 1963 10th class reunion...Aye..tis a fine day me lad...DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-29-2007
Rob lol lol re...270024 I win! :DBH12-29-2007
Mona..Ref: 27091 Guess I was too excited about the Patriots.DH GrizzBlue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-29-2007
Mona...Patriots 16-0 Win over Giants 38-35...told ya so... Ref: 37091 Giants 21, unbeaten Patriots 16 ... at the half! Will the Giants turn them back?DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-29-2007
BC Here is another titled same as the last oneÄrch12-29-2007
I swear Arch.. I was gonna ask you if you found any girlie show pics , but I thought better of it. (chickened out). See? they weren't that bad lookin' as everybody says. I have good taste. Most excellent taste. :-)Bobby C.12-29-2007
Giants 21, unbeaten Patriots 16 ... at the half! Will the Giants turn them back?M.H.Maine12-29-2007
BC Here is a photo for you of the Vermont State Fair. The caption is "Backstage at the Girlie Show"Ärch12-29-2007
I wish I knew the man so I could comment! Love all the "heated discussions" lolTenlee12-29-2007
Connie, One thing about this site is we do all express our opinions and we certainly don't always agree with each other ,we in fact have some very heated discussions, and for the most part we don't get mad at each other. I don't know the man so I didn't comment re; him, some here do know him and his age wasn't the problem. Yet you condemned everyone. And please continue to express yourself as we will. .Mona12-29-2007
Rebecca, sorry, but I didn't say the Lord had anything to do with the camera being moved. Please read again and you are not the only one to make the comments I was referring to,like everyone else I was voicing my own opinion. I have been on here before and it seems like you all don't want anyone to voice their opinion if it doesn't go along with the majority. That's what life is all about having a difference of opinion. Just because we don't think alike it is no reason to get defensive.connieohio12-29-2007
Grizz and Webmaster. Thanks for the sentiments. What you said was beautiful, Grizz, and so very true!!! Perhaps yknot is really mr. Pierce.jane12-29-2007
CJ,re 27077, you saw my pic in the Star Herald?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
Sandra (Duncan) Everett asked me to post the following picture and entry: SCOTTISH COLONY? In cleaning out my parents home, I came across an old picture (possibly early 1900s) that has me puzzled. I am only sure of two people, my grandfather David L. Duncan (former postmaster in Washburn, Me.) and my grandmother, Catherine (Chapman) Duncan. Grampy migrated to New Brunswick in 1873 on the ship Castalia from Scotland. Would anyone know if this is a gathering of the Scottish Colony? Or perhaps a Duncan-Chapman-Cummings family picture? Does anyone recognize any of those in the photo?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
Rebecca, I'll do that. The condo makes sense, they proably needed less maintenence. Thanks.Mona12-29-2007
Mona, the address you asked me about is by the inlet and has nice condo's there. If you want to shoot me an email with a street number, I'd check further.Rebecca12-29-2007
Connie, I am certain you do not know Wendell after reading your statements or you would have gotten the tongue and check about the paint. We all have a history, some grow mentally and others grow in other ways or not at all. The situation with the camera has come up before. This is a public forum and the Webmaster does a marvelous job of policing this site. I made the two comments of which you mentioned. I am very close to this situation and stated further I'd comment about him on the matter no further. However, I will and can defend my comments at any time. Keep the Lord out it - He had nothing to do with a demand to remove the camera.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-29-2007
I forgot to say this after reading another comment about this man who owns the property , I'd be ashamed to put such comments for everyone to read, you know if the good Lord lets us live we may be 80 years old and I would hope I would have enough sense not to make fun of people of age. Shame on you all.connieohio, from maine originally12-29-2007
The Mars Hill website is very nice and I enjoy seeing it as many of you do, but you know you get more flies with honey than vineger. Instead of putting the man who owns the property down and talking about him needing the money, that he might paint his house. Don't talk about him the way some of you have, after all it is his right to do what he wants with it. If you all were nice maybe he would change his mind. I hate to say this but I know exactly what some of you will say after this is read.connieohio, from maine originally12-29-2007
One would think that WP would be proud to be able to show off our Mars Hill Mt. to all the people around the internet. It is a place of interest. really sorry that he is such a prude. Webmaster I for one am very pleased to be able to get on here and see places in Maine. Keep up the good work.Brenda12-29-2007
JRC...finally received my 12/5 issue of the Star Herald this week, and got to read your article! Nicely done, kiddo! And, brother Rick was one of the recipients of the Herky Adams trophy? Congrats to Rick, though I haven't seen him in years. Jeff...saw your pic in the 12/5 issue also; Aunt B said you were a sweetie!! Good luck with the Mars Hill webcam situation; I'm confident that you'll find an equally interesting location!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-29-2007
Webmaster ... re: 27067. I'll do that. E-bay is where I dig up most of my old farm books and magazines.Steve S.Reach Road12-29-2007
SPT, all good ideas. Luckily, it won't be me that climbs the tower to take down the camera. I think if I got more than 20' up a tower I'd freak out! Pioneer Wireless is going to do it for us. I'm not stuck on finding another spot that shows the mountain. But I'm not against it either. Was does everyone else think? Any ideas where the camera should go if we have to move it?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
A whole new subject. I'm cleaning out old reciepts and looking at the fuel bills really make me sick, 98 and 99 i was paying 90 cents to adollar per gal for kerosine, this week my delivery for 100 gals was 3.66 and the dealers are copmlaing because people are only taking 100 gals. at a time. I told them i had other bills to pay besides fuel and I'd continue to take only 100 gals. that is 3.66 per gallon!Mona12-29-2007
Rebecca, No I. haven't talked to Tenlee today. Why?Mona12-29-2007
Welcome Back SPT!Ärch12-29-2007
I agree with Arch, don’t pay WP a dime. Webmaster will be bothered enough getting the camera off the tower, especially if he has to do it in the winter. Jeff take your time and find some place nice, perhaps team up with some other nonprofit and or educational institution. How about an UMPI Cam? Or a Wildcat’s Sports Cam? :cool:SPTSunny Colorado12-29-2007
Mona, are you on the tele with Tenlee?Rebecca12-29-2007
And another oneÄrch12-29-2007
I found this pic while wanderingÄrch12-29-2007
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Thanks Mona. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
re: #27601 - Is that "Dynamite Dave"? That graduated from p.i.h.s. 1972-1973? If it is, hope you and your family are doing well, and have a Happy New Year! :-)Tenlee12-29-2007
yknot from nowhere, I'm always suspect of statements made by people who won't use their name . And you are showing disrespect for the webmaster with your immature use of "webby". grow up .Mona12-29-2007
re:27042 Hey webby...I Guess everybodys opinion dosen't count...HmmmmmYknotFraidknot12-29-2007
the guy is 80 years old - how much longer can he have control?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-29-2007
Enjoy looking at the web cams for Aroostook County Maine As I am from Fort Fairfield Thanks DaveDavid L FraserManchester N.J. 0875912-29-2007
Grizz, didn't know that about your tower. Unbelievable. I've never had to deal with anyone like that before. Here's Ken's cat picture for those not on his email list:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
Oops! Guess I hit the button twice!Marilyn12-29-2007
Ken Lamb: Loved the cat in the feeder picture. My cat did that same thing a few years ago, but I can't find the picture, so can't show it. By the way, very pretty cat. Between you and Paul, you are keeping me very happy with wonderful animal and scenery photos. You need to make a CD also.MarilynColchester. vt12-29-2007
Jeff..good luck with your Marshill camera situation. Our Amatuer Radio Club (AARA) went through the same situation with Mr. W. Pierce a few years ago when he had our Ham Radio Club remove our 70cm and 440 meter repeater from the mountain. It all has to do with "control". Mona..if WAGM owns the tower that is sitting on Mr. Pierce's land that they lease...they have the right to anchor anything on their tower...but the lease is controlled by you know who...and I doubt very much if he gives out 99 year leases.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-29-2007
I expected to wake up to 5 to 6 inches of snow this morning, but there wasn't any, by 6:30 it statred and it's coming down pretty fast now, no coffee at T.H. today, just a lazy day at home.Mona12-29-2007
Mona, I think under WAGM's lease, WP gets a % of the revenue each attachment on the tower generates. It is too bad wagm didn't have full control over what goes up there.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-29-2007
My question is, If WAGM is paying for the area their tower is on, shouldn't they have control of what is on the tower? Of course by the sounds of things I suppose Mr. Pierce could cancel WAGM's contract if he chose to. Sometimes there is no way to deal with certain people no matter what you do to resolve this Jeff were are behind you.Mona12-29-2007
Too bad about the Mars Hill webcam. It was a favorite of mine.Michelle12-29-2007
It's only 8:40 pm and I've watched Paul's video 3 times. A marvelous work. He could easily do 20 more video's from the pictures he shared with us here over the past year alone. Thank you for your dedication. I was saddened that it was not rigged therefore, I did not win the gift of the video. I whinned and my neice and her husband sent me one for Christmas. I'm curious about the results of the survey question posted? If those who think the camera will be allowed to be reattached to WAGM tower would explain why they think so I would appreciate it. P Burtt, where are you? I know you would have a suggestion and am asking you to reply?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-29-2007
Go Rebecca, go rebecca, go rebecca.... ;-)Tenlee12-29-2007
Rebecca I am so sorry to have missed your call I volunteer ata local Medical office.. I left early today.. I agree with you and Jeff put it some where else.. let Mr Pierce have his way.. he's a reminder of Potter in it's a "Wonderful Life".. we will all enjoy where ever the other camera is and to spite him.. the old Baby!JUdy Hardy12-29-2007
HMmmmm gator bait HmmmmmRebeccaAnchorage, Ak12-28-2007
And they make fun of people who live in trailer parks. Live in a damn maze on reclaimed swamp land. Jeez gimmie a break,that guy needs the money to throw away on gator bait. ;-)Ärch12-28-2007
Bobby C, your still the Wizard to me, I give you a hug for your humor, Webmaster, yes, there are several locations to put the cam, may I put a vote to the comers to move the camera and blank WPRebeccaAnchorage, AK12-28-2007
Webmaster, you have integrity and have posted the facts. Thank you poster for posting his FL address, but Blaine is nearer to the facts. I'm disturbed that a person who has lived there all their life has the hostility to be insecure about a camera that thousands enjoy.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-28-2007
I'm staked out here two doors down from Wendell..I got a suitcase full of munny waiting for him to come home from the Moose Lodge. If this don't work all of us need to go to the bank together and get the money to build our own tower ..the biggest tower in Maine..taller than the Umpire State Building and park it right next to the mountain..it should pay for itself in a year or two..or ten. :pBobby C.12-28-2007
Wendell Pierce 167 Lakeview Dr. Haines City, Fl. 33844WriteTo Wrong12-28-2007
A kind viewer has already offered us a few alternate places to put the camera that should still show a view of the mountain. If we can't resolve the current dilemma I'm going to scope out these spots as an alternative. As for paying Wendell a fee, I'm not sure that's an option. If we wanted to do that I think we'd have to pay WAGM their full monthly attachment fee. I think that would be cost prohibitive. The last time this came up I asked WAGM if we could just pay Wendell a small fee and have them continue donating the attachment space. They said no. They weren't willing to give anything away that benefits Wendell. The only way they'd continue to donate is if Wendell did the same. WAGM also wasn't willing to let us pay a small fee to both parties because it wasn't worth their hassle of having to deal with Wendell. While WAGM's attitude may seem unfounded, everything I've heard suggests it isn't. So it looks like getting Wendell to donate is probably the only option. When I first wanted to put a camera up there I had no idea about the politics involved :rolleyes:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-28-2007
WOW…If you all owned rental property and rented for a specific purpose and the tenant made changes without your permission; wouldn’t that be cause for concern? It happens all the time down here, people rent an apartment, put up walls and move in the rest of the family.yknotFraidknot12-28-2007
I also don't think that a placement fee should be paid. As I said in an earlier post, he is probably being paid a fee for the placement of the tower that the camera is on. I didn't donate for the MH cam but I will donate to have it moved if need be.Ärch12-28-2007
I would hope we wouldn't offer a fee, I'd rather give it to Webmaster to find another location for sure.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-28-2007
Look at the free security Mr Pierce is receiving from the web cam. I guess if he wants the cam gone,take it down, there are probably other great places for it, don't beg or pay him any rental fee. I think Mr Pierce is OFF LINE.... :eek:JoeClearwater12-28-2007
I do not know how this website is legally registered DBA, but I don't pay Mr Clark a salary or contribute financially to this site other than my membership fee and the donations for camera's, so it may be non profit.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-28-2007
YNOT The gentleman is being compensated, WAGM owns the tower the cam is mounted on and I bet it is not on the mountain for free. The MH cam was paid for by donations by the most of the subscribers. Some of the other cams were paid for the same way.Ärch12-28-2007
KP.....You're welcome.DGPI12-28-2007
Thank you :-)Patrick Corriveau Jr.Buffalo,Kentucky12-28-2007
DG> Thank you for the Paper Talks. There are a lot of familiar faces in it.KP12-28-2007
Judy H., Not only is Rebecca a beautiful person, she's smart too! And she tells it loke it is. it was so great meeting her last summer, all to brief though. Hi, Rebecca.Mona12-28-2007
Rebecca I knew there was a reason I liked you!!Judy H.12-28-2007
It is all about the money...Is COM a nonprofit site? I think he is a good man and should be compensated. Just my 2 cents.yknotfraidknot12-28-2007
For alot of reasons, email me I'd love to tell, I'll comment no further, but I know WP is easy enough to find. While it may be his right to refuse the camera being there, I know he can use the money. Maybe we should offer him some, then maybe he'd paint his houseRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-28-2007
The Mars Hill camera doesn't belong to UPC Wind, it belongs to this website. Whether you love or hate the wind farm, it's there now so we might as well be able to look at it. As for Mr. Pierce, the turbines wouldn't be there in the first place if it weren't for him. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-28-2007
If it's a problem for UPC, I am all for it!They are a bunch of flatlander's that don't belong in Maine. I hope they all rot in Hell for what they are doing to our beautiful state of Maine.The tower's are ugly. I don't blame Mr. Pierce for making them take down their camera, the Mountain was prettier without them! :mad:turbine hatertimbucktoo12-28-2007
If Wendell is like me maybe he goes up there on top of his mountain and gets drunk and talks to God and don't want anybody to see him.Bobby C.12-28-2007
I'll see if I can find a mailing address for Mr. Pierce. Maybe if enough of us plead our case he'll change his mind. Jane, sorry to hear about your sister.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-28-2007
27022 re Wendy Pierce Cripes egg his house! We'd never get the Camera back. We need to grovel and plead the case and put his name up on the site as our benifactor and talk about him nice on here as being a shrewd but kind and benevolent soul. Remember that board game where you had to get so many hearts and fames as well as money to win? Maybe he played that once and liked it.Bobby C.12-28-2007
L.M. : The point spread of the Sat. nite game N.E.Patriots @ N.Y.Giants is 13 1/2 points and of course the Pats are favored . It definitely won't be 3 points BH. Go Pats!!!!!!!!!Rob12-28-2007
Jane...I am sorry you lost your sister. Your Sister is yours still, to love, and cherish, and hold in your heart...for neither time, nor distance, nor death itself can touch your love for your sister that endures forever. I lost one of my four sister's a few years ago. A young age of 53. God Bless!DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-28-2007
Too bad Mr. Wendell Pierce doesn’t understand the value of community goodwill. Maybe we could all send him a letter or petition congratulating him on his sense of fairness and neighborly spirit. Maybe we could get Bobby C to write up something pithy and clever. Since it seems Mr. Pierce winters in Florida maybe BC could go over and egg his house or something, what you say BC? :cool:SPTColorado12-28-2007
The Webcam is on the North end of the mountain and is attached to the WAGM tv tower. Wendell owns the land the tower is on and gets $X/month for everything that is attached to the tower (based, i think, on how much $$ each attachment generates). WAGM generously donates the space on their tower the camera occupies. And Pioneer donates the internet connection. Hence, the camera has no revenue associated with it and doesn't make any money for Wendell. Because it's not making him money, he doesn't want it there.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-27-2007
Thanks Kim, my understanding is as yours is. What does he gain by having the WAGM tower there?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska12-27-2007
I can check on the mountain situation. I know that Wendell still owns the south end and that is likely were the web came is? The windmill company rents the land that the mills are on. As far as know the Maine winter sports owns the ski tow. Money is the root of all evil!!KimBlaine12-27-2007
Point spread is or will be 3 :DBH12-27-2007
well am truly sorry that the web cam is not working on MH mt. Maybe what you are thinking is true rebecca maybe something sinister is going on up there and we might get a glimpse of it ha ha. I did enjoy looking at those wind mills they are rather interesting even thou the people don't enjoy them I can understand that also. Thanks again MonaBrenda12-27-2007
What's the point spread on the Giants and Patriots game? Go Patriots!L.M.Wade12-27-2007
Oh dear :-( Before I get on a WP bashing because the camera at MH has been removed, can we confirm Webmaster that he indeed runs and no longer owns the mountain. The web site for the skiing says someone else purchased the mountain in 2000? Kim, you could check with the town of MH for us? What could possibly go on up there that we shouldn't see?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-27-2007
Carma, Isn't it a riot how some people are about a little snow? I lived in Indiana one winter ,one inch of snow closed everything. I drove Ted to the base one morning and everyone asked how he got there because of the snow . He just looked at them and said my wife drove me and she'll be back to get me.Mona12-27-2007
It's amazing how paranoid they get down here when it snows...it is only suppose to snow 1-2" and everything is closed or canceled. If there was school tomorrow, you can bet they would cancel that too. They would never survive an Aroostook winter! :pCarmaHollis12-27-2007
My indoor horseradish plant ... waiting for spring, when I'll release it. Just ordered my garden seeds by mail.Steve S.Reach Road12-27-2007
Brenda, I will be glad to give the Wiggins yoyr message I see them qiute often. May even see them tomorrow.Mona12-27-2007
Folks, I'm sorry to say that our Mars Hill camera is off-line. Maybe permanently. It seems the owner of Mars Hill Mt. (Wendell Pierce) has forced WAGM to remove the camera from their tower on the mountain. I'm not sure why. I'm hoping he'll change his mind and allow the camera to stay so we can all continue to enjoy it. In the meantime I'm working with Pioneer Wireless (our gracious ISP) and UPC Wind (the owners of the turbines) to find another home for the camera.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-27-2007
Mona I was reading and see that you have had coffee with Carmen and Dean Wiggens. Well if you do it again please say HI to them from me also.. tell the Brenda Mullen says HI.. it has been so long since I have seen them.. We were friends of them also. they are such a great couple.Brenda12-27-2007
Today's early morning moon in Paul Cyr's pictures sure looks like there'll be unsettled weather in The County. Guess that's not very unusual. Fine very misty something-or-other is sticking to the evergreens at the moment outside my windows here above Pitee's Creek. Vehicles are slowing down. Garage door is closed, all is well!juliaYarmoutj12-27-2007
Sorry for talking to myself here, folks. I found the cam page. It pays to spell Houlton, correctly. UGH!... to me. I suppose even Maine is "politically correct" now. They are not showing a Christmas Tree on the Houlton cam. :confused:jane12-27-2007
DH. Sorry that I called you Gizz instead of Grizz. But maybe, since I never knew you wayyyyyy back when, I should have just said DH. :eek:jane12-27-2007
Gizz. My sister died a few months after she wrote it. I sort of misplaced it and I found it when going through the storage room in with some gift wrap. I think I like her signature. She could not write by Christmas time that year and it is the last time I saw her signature. I believe it was written on a joint account, but I can do without that 50 dollars. It will probably save the poor guy left alone some pain if I just cherish it as it is. Sorry you asked...but I was curious. **************** Does anyone know what happened to the Houghton, Maine live cam? They had a cam on the square and a big tree that was nice every year. I found the link in my saved file but only the background shows now...no words and no cam.jane12-27-2007
DH, I said hi for you today to Carmen and Dean, Had coffee with them and a couple other friends.Mona12-27-2007
Waldo re 27000 “A bit disconcerting, as well” I would have guessed you would have taken the time..you were like that in school as I remember you. Yah ..... Disconcerting at first, but it lends light to History. Suddenly help to understand war und other things and also understand and accept that there is no freedom without a good munny system. Personal liberty may be all we can hope for..I really may better understand what Patrick Henry was talking about now. Like when he said “Screw you! I’d rather die than put up with this crap!” Good attitude. Jest what the top guys want. Unless yur rich of course..heh heh heh ..couugh ..arrrgh..Jeeze! Jest choked on my Patee dee Frois Grass and crackers. Need a sip of my 1787 Chateau Budweiser.Bobby C.12-27-2007
Hi John, welcome aboard! Hopefully we'll be getting more snow soon to improve the trail conditions.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-27-2007
Thanks for all the snowmobile info. Hope everybody has a great winter.John MahaneySpencer, MA12-27-2007
Bobby C., Re: 26985, that's one long but very interesting article. -A bit disconcerting, as well.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-27-2007
Don't know why I got two entries. DH, i just remembered that by March it's probablt trout and salmon, as opposed to smelts.Mona12-26-2007
DH, I will say hi when I see them again, they weren't there today, at least while I was. I hope I'll get to see you when your here, and I love fresh smelts! Hint, hint.Mona12-26-2007
Jane...Your sister's check would still be good as long as she hasn't closed the account or the account has a -0- balance she wrote it on. My question would be why??...she hasn't mentioned it to you by now...<why it hasn't cleared her bank> if she is keeping an accurate checking or savings ledger... Mona...got a nice card from Carmen W. yesterday. Please tell her I said hi,hi..and that I will be taking Dean away for a week or two in March when I come up to do some ice fishing...the next time you two have coffee at T.H. Happy New Year Sugar!DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-26-2007
I believe here in PA the gift cards do not diminish or expire so if you are in a small business, you never know when that money card will show up. I found a check my sister made out to me over three years ago. Is that check still good?jane12-26-2007
I do not know why individuals do not use their gift cards. I certainly use any gift card I am given. My daughter and her husband sell certificates and/or gift cards before Christmas. They are a small business and they consider it money they do not have until the card is used. It is not always good to sell gift cards but it is convenient to the customer so in their case they do it. Sales of gift cards/certificates were good this year but that means that January's revenue may be predictable but not bring in much money that is unexpected. I would not like to be the book-keeper who has to deal with the whole mess. My daughter handles the books and her auditor instructs her how to handle the revenue associated with cards and certificates. To me it is all just mind-boggling. I still like cash. :Djanepa12-26-2007
Tenlee, yes that's the same Chris.Mona12-26-2007
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone! Re: Gift cards--here in Ca. gift cards do not expire and the value does not diminish.PeggyOceanside, Ca12-26-2007
Mona (mom) Is that Chris Gilmore that I worked with at Eddies IGA for so long?Tenlee12-26-2007
Maine's Governor is paid $70,000. Is the SAD#1 Super's salary published as a separate item in the budget?M.C.12-26-2007
Mainer, I know several DHHS workers and they'd be thrilled beyond words to have one hundred thousand in salaries, a feww at the very top may get that but it's very few. As for the university I agree, What about the superintendant in P.I.? he makes more than the Goernor and works for several other schools and is getting his full retirement benifits also,so it isn't just the State thats spending like a drunken sailor.Mona12-26-2007
Mona does your monthly income figure for welfare recipients include the generous healthcare benefits they receive under Mainecare? Benefits that would likely cost the rest of us around $1000/month? Arch, remember that not all gift cards are issued by Walmart and Homedepot type companies. And I still think any company can do more good with it than the Maine Gov can. If Augusta gets the money it will go to fund $200k/year UMaine salaries and $100K+ DHHS salaries. Did you see the Bangor Daily News article on Maine Salaries earlier this year?Mainer12-26-2007
Mainer At least if the State got the money to squander it would benefit some folks in the State of Maine and not stock holders in Bentonville AR or Atlanta GA or where ever.Ärch12-26-2007
Mainer, The reltailedshould NEVER be allowed to keep the money,as for hiring more people with the funds thats a joke, they will just smile all the way to the bank As for generous welfare benifits, How would you like to lve on 365.00 a month? thats the cut off for one person, If you have that much income per month you don't qualify for welfare.Mona12-26-2007
Thank You! For supporting our ComunityFerne WilsonPortage Lake,ME.12-26-2007
I love my unused gift cards.. I take them out and look at them sometimes..They are mine and I get all excited when I think about how they are just sitting there doing nothing but bothering the hell out of somebody and making the retailers happy in the process. This is a private thing between me and the retailers..yup. Bet no more than two percent of you can get through this bad boy article. http://reactor-core.org/money-changers.html#chapter5 "I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our Constitution, taking from the federal government the power of borrowing." JeffersonBobby C.12-26-2007
Arch I have to agree with you that the money should be returned to the consumer. That would be the ideal solution. But I'd rather see the companies keep all the money than any of it go to the state. There is a better chance the companies will do something useful with it like hire more people, etc. The state will just squander it. If the state wins this one it will encourage them. Next thing you know they will be seizing my unused snowsled or rifle for the "common good" :rolleyes:Mainer12-26-2007
Mainer It sounds like you favor the retailers of those cards. They are screaming bloody murder because they want 100% of the profits from those unused cards,actually more than 100% because they have had the money from those cards for at least two years. Also they have the product that the card would have bought to sell so who wouldn't squawk. That don't explain why the recipient would hold a card for any longer than what time it takes to go to the store to reclaim it or why they should forfeit it if they don't use it. The real answer is for the money to be returned to the purchaser after the cards are dormant for a reasonable length of time and not left to greedy retailers.Ärch12-26-2007
The answer to today's question iz a no brainer..any government that siezes anything at all from it's employers (the people) should itself be siezed and all it's members be hung (en masse) by the neck untill dead. Stealing frum yur employer is a no no. And get rid of the central banks while yur at it.Bobby C.12-26-2007
Mona...your gift card in maine may not expire, but if it goes unused for 2 years, the state can claim it as abandoned property and take 60% of it. In my opinion, the state has no business sticking their noses into this area. Out of state retailers have put their foot down and refused to pay up (as they should)! Because the politicians in Augusta have squandered our hard earned money and are facing a huge budget shortfall their greedy fingers are looking for revenue anywhere they can find it. There's a very slim chance they will cut spending (generous welfare benefits,etc) to solve this problem, so my advice to the good people of Maine is to hold on to your wallets over the next several years!Mainer12-26-2007
Re: todays question, In the State of Maine your gift card cannot expire, Just this past week that was discussed in the news, It had to do with Home Depot, they said since they are not Maine based the law doesn't effect them, the fact that they are doing business here and should have to abide by Maine laws seem to escape them, this has gone to the AG's office, these big companys will do anything for an extra buck. I just recently had a gift certificate for the Mall and it expired, they just issued an new and said this is for a year, I have news for them, it's for as long as I have it.Mona12-26-2007
And Happy New Year!Steve S.Caribou Lake Road12-25-2007
OB, No I didn't know them. Chris's husbands name is Ken also.Mona12-25-2007
Merry Cristmas to all!! Mona; you mention the Gilmore name. I was just wondering if you ever knew Ken and Fern Gilmore that lived beside Flo's Inn years ago?OBMO12-25-2007
Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearMichelle StathamKeller Texas12-25-2007
Merry Christmas! Just don't get too close.Steve S.Reach Road12-25-2007
Merry Christmas to AllÄrch12-25-2007
Wow another Christmas together here on the com... great friends and fun we have enjoyed take care everyone and enjoy your families,friends be safe... God love and bless all of us.. :-)Judy and Bobby HardyTacoma,Wa.12-25-2007
For those of you who lived in our old neighborhood, Braden, Delmont, verone Street area, probably remember the Gilmores of Delmont. Yeaterday Christine (Chris) fell on the ice and broke her hip, so her Christmas hasn't been so great, keep her in your thoughts and Prayers please.Mona12-25-2007
Have a super Holiday Season!Tenlee12-25-2007
merry christmas to all and a happy new yearr.e.thomasshenandoah valley ,virginia12-25-2007
Merry Christmas to me!..The rest of you..get back to work.Bobby C.12-25-2007
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all. ( Bobby C . included )JoeClearwater12-25-2007
Paula, Hope you are having a good time. I can't wait until we leave for Atlantic City tomorrow. The show in NY was absolutely wonderful. It rained all day Sunday there, but we had a good time anyway. I'm so happy you got the promotion, but I am going to miss you something awful. Talk to you soon. Merry Christmas to all. meSusan12-25-2007
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!CoreySouth Florida12-25-2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone, have a great day with your families and be safe for those of you traveling.Mona12-25-2007
A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our friends on COM. Arch and MikkiÄrch12-24-2007
Merry Christmas to everyone on the COM.KBSSpragueville12-24-2007
Dh, yes Barnery was liked by most who knew her and she was an excellent nurse with ready smile. That's quite a lesson on headcheese.Mona12-24-2007
Mona...Barney Rand is one of my favorite people. She worked at First National when I started back in 1960. Creteon <head cheese> is the Arcadian French aspect of it. France <Paris French> is...fromage de tête,tête Head England...brawn Cheese in: Scotland...potted haugh U.S.A....souse Croatia...hladetina Germany...Presskopf Italy...testa in cassetta Denmark...Sylte Mexico/Latin Americam...Queso de Puerco Brazil...Queijo de Porco Estonia...Sült Poland...salceson Hungary...disznósajtDH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-24-2007
Bobby C sorry forgot to tell ya yours was for the adults. The thought crossed the mind on the kids later in the night to put them to sleep early aye haha. Have a good day DavoDavid ThibodeauAdelaide South Australia12-24-2007
Judy, Rowena Rand(Barney) lives in the same place on Verone Street she was my neighbor for 35 years, I saw her Fridat at a funeral, she hasn't changed a bit, always has a smile to. You can buy head cheese in the store it's called by it'f French name creteon, misspelled I'm sure.Mona12-24-2007
HeadCheese in Eggnog? YUCK! Grampi Cote use to make his own and when he did you could count on walking in his house and see a pig's head sitting on the sideboard next to the hand grinder.... :pCarmaHollis12-24-2007
Rowena Rand.. "BARNEY" my favorite nurse can anyone tell me if she is still there In PI? I still have the cabbage patch babygirl she made for me when we worked together... :-)Judy Hardy12-24-2007
Arch, nice storefront window pic. Headcheese 15 cent / pound. Oh well most people don't know what head cheese is anyway. Bobby C. would put it in his egg nog after her ran out of eggs. :eek:JoeClearwater12-24-2007
26950 David Thibodeau and egg nog. You are kidding right? The recipe I gave wuz In a tall glass.. 4oz. 100 proof vodka I tsp. canned milk 1 egg Stir,drink and repeat. Do NOT make that recipe for guests! Jeeze!Bobby C.12-24-2007
Karen, I even went to the next town to mail the chips so you wouldn't know who sent them! You are Very Welcome! Yes, I know and Love Mike Swartz (smiley)... so sorry to hear about his dad. I get an email from Mike now and then. Tell him hi when you see him again. Merry Christmas! Humpty Dumpty BBQ are MY favorites too!Tenlee12-24-2007
Steve, How would your birds react with this pair setting overhead. I see them pretty near every morning in this tree. I would also like to wish you all a GREAT and Merry Christmas and the BEST of the New Year....DaveDave HamlinGardiner, Maine12-24-2007
DH I thought so I worked there in the 70s as a cashier Bob Soucy was the asst. Manager my brother Brian worked there later. What fun we had back then.Karen Costello Beaulieu12-24-2007
Dear Santa (Tenlee) thank you so much for my BBQ chips! What a great surprise! You shouldn't have done that. I am sorry I opened it before Christmas but I was too excited to see what Santa brought me! Ha Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Do you remember Mike Swartz well he lives about 5 min. from me and he stopped by my house on Sat. to say hi! His Dad lives in FL and he fell coming out of his house and broke his neck.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA12-24-2007
Hi all just a short message to wish you all a Merry Christmas from all of us down under.To Bobby C i think it was you that gave me the egg nog recipe.Thanks for that.We are brewing that up today and i will get back to ya and let ya know how it went. BE HAPPY,BE SAFE ALL BYE BYE P.S The time is 1am christmas morning down here.David ThibodeauAdelaide South Australia12-24-2007
<Grizz>,Mona and all who lived on Delmont/Verone Street area , I also lived on Delmont St.[20] and 55 years ago this Thurs. [1952] , I was sliding down Verone Street on my new Speedway sled when a pick-up backed out of a driveway and ran over me . Omer Young [town police officer]who lived two houses away on Delmont St.took me to the hospital . No broken bones , but I had a lot of stitches to close up my scalp ! Driveway across the street from Rowena/Arthur Rand is where the truck came from . Don't remember the man's name , but he brought me ice cream at the hospital . I had to wear an old leather football helmet for several weeks after that and going to school and church with it on was some embarrisin' . When I told my wife about the head injury years ago , she said , "so that's what happened to you , I had thought you were born that way" !!! Merry Christmas to all !!Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.12-24-2007
:o MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL COMers! Enjoy the extra time home with your loved ones.daisy12-24-2007
I just reread my entry from last night, sounds more like I'd been to the bar as opposed to being in church, . Very early this morning it was 40 degrees it is now down to 30. It will be very icy on the country roads. Merry Christmas.Mona12-24-2007
Yes, there was a bright enough moon last night to stroll in the woods! i didnt do that...but it was bright enough to! :DCarmaHollis12-24-2007
:-) . .Mele kalikimaka alo'ha, (=>*steve doshpahoa HI12-24-2007
There's a MOON out tonight! :DGOT12-23-2007
Tenlee, I was refering to the gift drom you. And your right I need to replace the old ones. Bt the way I think Karen has the chips figured out. We just gor home from the Carols and Canlelight service, and it raining but still above freezing.Mona12-23-2007
RE: 26929 Steve, The poem that you posted is just the way I like them.....short and tweet. :rolleyes:RonMass.12-23-2007
Bobby C., My cat (Babe) knocked over my indoor horseradish plant. Broke 2 of the 3 stems. Next morning, a new stem/leaf had emerged. What a tough plant. Yesterday, the crows said "let's leave the rest of this dog food for tomorrow." Several of them have already developed pot bellies.Steve S.Reach Road12-23-2007
Christmas Song: La La La (tuning up like in Training School..Carol's tugging on my hair}. OK OK here we go.. Four pidgins cooing Five crows ah eating Steve Sutter Smiling And a horse radish plant ah talking To an Apple tree. La La Scenario: Steve calls Paul and thanks him for the living Christmas Tree and explains to him how he jest couldn't bring himself to cut one down and actually how throwing one out afterwards is even harder..Bobby C.12-23-2007
MOM! You are welcome to come with them! LOLTenlee12-23-2007
New York Giants just clinched a playoff spot! Presuming the Patriots win tonight, the NY Giants now have a "very long shot" at defeating them on December 29th, my 58th birthday. And I won't care who wins.Steve S.Reach Road12-23-2007
Arch ..Whew!..good times..good prices and er good looking shoppers..didn't have to stand in line with a 50 pound bag of dog food on yur shoulder either. Unless of course, as in this case, I would have said,"You go first Ms....I'm right behind ya."Bobby C.12-23-2007
1940s PricesÄrch12-23-2007
Thanks Paul, I'm givin "full amnesty" to red squirrels. I see close up they're fairly cute. My various birds will have to work around 'em.Steve S.Reach Road12-23-2007
Tenlee, Got the message loud and clear. Thanks.Mona12-23-2007
a Christmas tree for Steve........Paul CyrP. Isle12-23-2007
re 26913 thanks.......Paul CyrP. Isle12-23-2007
Cripes! Steve! I read that poem and I feel better already...nice and short too.Bobby C.12-23-2007
Yum! Your seafood chowder! Hope you all have a great time and I'll see a few of you soon (sisters). I'm making Spritz!Tenlee12-23-2007
Here’s “A Mind’s Prayer.” (from New England Homestead, December 1910) Oh! little bird ‘who knows no strife. Teach me to live a peaceful life; In work, in play, in leisure hours Your song is heard in leafy bowers; So! little bird teach me to sing, Forgetting what the day may bring; Help me to live, and love, and be Calm and hopeful in adversity.Steve S.Reach Road12-23-2007
Tenlee, Wish you were here, we'll be having our seafood chowder and other good things in about two hours.Mona12-23-2007
Tenlee, Your bad, It would take more than moonshine to make me sing, on the other han you could play the piano or your accordian.Mona12-23-2007
I don't see a shower at "Gertrude's Place". How will BC sing 'Strangers in the Night' shower style, without a shower? Oh yes DH, moonshine would certainly make mom sing! ;-)Tenlee12-23-2007
DG....Since BC will be doing the kazoo and you playing spoons and Mona singing, I will volunteer to play Bass Fiddle. I have my ole wash tub with a hickory stick and some ole piano wire I have hanging around. I'll bring some Mason jars of my homemade moonshine and peach wobbler to keep you, BC, Mona, and any one else that wants to join the clan "motivated"...I'll even book the place above for our gig...Gertrude won't mind...Whata say pilgrimDH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-23-2007
Karen...The answer to your question..Did I use to work at the First National Store in PI? Yes I did, also Fort Fairfield, Caribou and Houlton when they opened the Super Stores. I left FN to work at the Loring Air Force Commissary where I retired with over 28 yrs in 1992.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-23-2007
PJ: I graduated in 1958 from Presque Isle. Would be nice if we knew each other. What year did you graduate?MarilynColchester12-23-2007
I do believe I do believe in Santa Claus. Yesterday I got a package from him and I opened it up and it was 2 bags of Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips! The address of the post office was not the North Pole though. It came from Woolrich ME so I wonder who it was! Hum Thank you whoever it was! DH did you use to work at First National Store in PI?Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA12-23-2007
I do a real corny monolog uv "Sparticus to the Alligators at Copa". Scuse me,I meant "Sparticus to the Gladiators". I can also sing 'Strangers in the Night' shower style. I also know all the words to all the songs in "Cats".Bobby C.12-23-2007
Marilyn of Colchester, I think I knew you when I went to school in P.I. What year did you graduate?pjbrunswick12-23-2007
DG, I guess we'd better scrap that idea, I was talking about "talent". My singing is confined to the car, when I'm alone. And you and Bobby! I was thinking DH, Meta and some of the Libby's.Mona12-23-2007
Mona...Okay, more talent. BC will do the kazoo and I'll do spoons.Need more? Any volunteers for another instrument? Oh, yeah, I'll hum Ave Maria or a few passages from Puccini's La Boheme. Maybe some Madam Butterfly. And Mona, you can sing (a capella, of course)a few bars of Frankie Lane's "Jealousy". Good idea........DGPI12-23-2007
~Happy Holidays to Everyone~ :-)CarmaHollis12-22-2007
I think at the next com. gathering we should have some our members with so much talent entertain us. What do you think folks?Mona12-22-2007
Daisy...Thanks for your kindness! Beautiful & I now have 16 grandchildren and one great grandson. DG...The song that hit broadway three days before "South Pacific" that made the play was :This Nearly Was Mine" That was the song that Emile De Becque sung when he realized that Ensign Nellie Forbush was slipping away. First line of lyrics is: One dream in my heart___ One love to be liv-ing for___ One love to be liv-ing for___ This nearly was mine__DH <Grizz>12-22-2007
Griz, you may not have caught the girls you thought you wanted to, but you got a beauty when you landed one!! What is that song? Thank God for unanswered prayers??? Yeah, that's it! ;-)daisy12-22-2007
Man! Did you see this Paul pic? I've never seen as good a shot.Bobby C.12-22-2007
Grizz....I think the 8x10's are somewhere at the office. I'll look...they'll show.DGPI12-22-2007
DH, Funny you mention Dean Wiggens, I don't really know, but I know Carmen, they have coffee with a gang of us at T>H.Mona12-22-2007
Some one awhile back asked me why they started calling me Ole Grizz or just Grizz. Well the picture says it all...taken of me by Dean Wiggins my ole trapping buddy back in the 1980's when I was coming off my trap line up around the Chandler Dead Water near Chandler Lake & Mountain.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-22-2007
DG...I love it when you stated (I supposedly chased back then). I can remember a few from the old First National when you worked for Pete Shean..Heh, heh Yeah...I always was a little jealous of BC. Everytime I seen him down main street he would have a gal under each arm with that big cheezy smile of his...and the only thing I was catching was brook trout.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-22-2007
DG....I remember the Lions Club putting on "South Pacific". That was a great performance. Silvia Weinberg has an excellent voice and of course Al can ham it up...I hope you can find your 8x10 glossies of "South Pacific" in the early 1970's. Love to see you post some of them. Wally Arculeo sold me my first family station wagon at Skippy Carols Auto Sales back then.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-22-2007
Our family wants to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be safe...You seem to have a White christmas that's for sure. Paul, you do a darn great job on the pics. I love to see them. I have looked at your DVD many times and the Calendar is up. God Bless everyone... from 3 Bairs 4 cats :DSally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-22-2007
Jeff, so sorry about the loss of your Sister. This time of year is really sad when you lose a loved one. God Bless you & your family... Many many thanks for all you do to make this site a wonderful place to visit.Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-22-2007
Grizz....Actually, I caught very few of those girls I supposedly chased back then...extremely few. The ones I didn't catch would fill up the Colosseum in Rome 3 weeks in a row....BC caught a few.DGPI12-22-2007
Grizz....I have a box of 8x10 glossies of "South Pacific" when the Lions Club presented at the college in the early 1970's. If I can locate them, I'll post a few pictures.....Al and Silvia Weinberg, Wally Arculeo, Wayne Knight, etc...DGPI12-22-2007
Mona..What a tradgedy! Betty & Roland Walker are great friends. They are on the prayer list at the Grant Memorial UMC in PI. Are prayers go out to their family and friends.DG <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-22-2007
DG...Yes Larry did a great performance. Has always been very talented. When in high school he had a 1936 Oldsmobile Coup and I had a 1941 Ford Convertable. We tried to chase woman like our upper classmate DG..but it didn't work out as he was courting them all so I went back to trout fishing and Larry kept trying. Yes "Some Enchanted Evening" was from the Rodgers & Hammerstein's play "South Pacific". I played Emile De Becque, <see picture> Beth Ladner played Ensign Nelie Forbush, Cissy Libby played "Bloody Mary", my son Shane played "Lt. Joseph Cable U.S.M.C." my wife Marion played "Rita" one of the "Chorus Girls Singing <I'm Gonna Wash tha Man right out-a my Hair> and Rick Landeen played "Luther Bilis" when we did South Pacific at the PI Uiversity of Maine in August of 1987. We were supposed to do two performances and ended up doing three weeks as we sold out on all. Beth and I had to learn 46 pages out of 97 pages of script <which I have in my hands right now> and thriteen songs. "Some Enchanted Evening" was not the song that made "South Pacific" like many think today. NO! it was another song that hit broadway three days before "South Pacific" did. Can you or anyone on the cam tell me what the name of that song was...I sung it in the play...along with a reprise of it. DG..Yes Ezio Pinza sung "Some Enchanted Evening"DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-22-2007
The Clark Brothers have roots in Blaine through family and the old camp grounds. I wish them well. Webmaster, I am thinking of you from far away. You make this site work and we selfishly depend on you. Paul, a many thanks to you for all the time you spend in furnishing us a part of home. Merry Christmas to all!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-22-2007
This past week there was a very tragic accident in Orono, where a woman was killed when her husband ran over her in thrie driveway, her name is M. Dawn (walker) Simpson, what I learned today is her parents are Presque Isle residents, Rollan and Betty Walker, most of the local folks know Rollan, he is an insurance agent, Lets say a prayer for this family, thrier Holliday will not be a happy one.Mona12-22-2007
Tenlee: I am not sure of the years. Deb was probably around 1968 and I think Cliff was 1953 or 1954. Debbie and Connie Monahan were good friends growing up.MarilynColchester, Vt12-22-2007
Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers :-) Looks like we're supposed to get rain here tomorrow night. Hope everyone has their roof shoveled!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-22-2007
DG - I saw Larry Kitchen on youtube. Very talented indeed! Who would have known that these familiar folks had all of this talent DH included! I love Barbershop quartet music - not to mention bluegrass. And the old music is the best!connie c.CA12-22-2007
Grizz...Again, I like "Some Enchanted Evening". From "South Pacific", right? Wasn't it Ezio Pinza who did that tune in the movie?DGPI12-22-2007
Grizz...One of my very favorite tunes..."The Days of Wine and Roses". A Mancini tune with Johnny Mercer's lyrics. Made popular by Andy Williams in 1963. Reminds me of LCD (long story). Did you go to youtube.com and hear Larry sing?DGPI12-22-2007
Jeff and Gerald.....sincerest sympathies from all of us in Colorado; our thoughts and prayers are with you.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-22-2007
Mona...It's 12:30 am here and I just finished the last of my gift wrapping; what a job!! Charles arrives tomorrow from CA, as long as the storm we're getting doesn't get worse and the planes are cancelled!! I guess you're aware that "Grizz" is another one of my cousins?!! Saw him in Aug of 2006 while I was in PI, and we had a great visit/chat to catch up. You really do know all my relatives, don't you?!C-JColorado Springs12-22-2007
Marilyn what years did they graduate?tenlee12-22-2007
Tenlee: My sister is Debbie Hitchcock and I have a brother Cliff Stephenson. Both in Presque Isle.MarilynColchester12-22-2007
Connie C. Thanks! Yes neighbor...I remember you well. Marion and I used to live in Sacramento CA. back in the middle 70's than back to Maine to raise our families and than retired to Virginia. She is orignally from Northern Virginia up around the belt way where neither of us could live. Fast pace like CA. We are 4 1/2 hours south in Southwest VA. 58 miles from Norh Carolina. We live in a small town called Rocky Mount... the fall foilage is just like Maine with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mtns. We live 30 minutes from down town Roanoke which is the size of Portland, Maine so you have the arts and country blue grass combined. We had two inches of snow last night and it will be gone tomorrow and been here ten years and it hasn't gotten below 20 degrees F. Four hours from Nashville, TN. and three miles from the No# 1 Band Of The Year! The Clark Brothers from Rocky Mount, VA. YEA! We'd love to have you visit, April you are mowing the grass with the trees almost budded out! We live near Smith Mtn. Lake which has over 500 miles of shoreline...that big enough for you...Dick H <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. Southwest VA.12-21-2007
Mona...I meant Phil & Elsie Estey. I just let my fingers get ahead of my brain at times. Marion says you were one of her favorite people. You helped a lot of people along your way. She ran Olympia Snowes office for just over twenty years before retiring in 1999. I retired in 1992 from civil service at the Loring Air Force Commissary. I was 48 at the time and haven't stopped since. Tenlee...yes Meridith Libby and I had lunch together last fall when I was up to Maine. She graduated with Larry and I and they had many in their family from the Burlock Rd. for sure. We will be getting together next fall for our 45th class reunion. I am trying to get the rest of our quartet to come up as Marion and I will be up there for the summer so we can do some Motown numbers. We recently did a sing out with all Rock & Roll 50's & 60's Doo Wop.... "In The Still Of The Night" By the Saints, "Only You" & Great Pretender by the Platters & "Theres A Moon Out Tonight" by The Capris were just a few...had a ball.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
I don't know if many of you watched the Next Great American Band tonight. Their were 3 finalist out of all the thousands that entered in the US. Congrats to the Clark Brothers Adam, Ashley & Austin from our home town "Rocky Mount" VA. in Franklin County for being the winners. DG; Yes Larry and I sung at our 40th class reunion. He sung "The Days Of Wine & Roses" I sung "Some Enchanted Evening" Larry lives just up the road from me. The picture is of our Barbershop Quartet called the "Waterfront Four" I sing Bass and we have been together for four years. We took the trophy for top quartet in the Mid Atlantic Division singing to an Audiance of over 12,000 at Sailsbury University in Sailsbury, MD. this past summer. The picture is us with my bride Marion when we delivered her a dozen roses and a singing Valentine this past February. All the proceeds raised alowed us to give 5 $750.00 scholarships to five area high schools.Dick H <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
Re: 26873 Awesome photo! Beautiful couple!Tenlee12-21-2007
Gizz I do not know you, but your Mrs. has a marvelous smile. Wishing all a Blessed Holiday! I do not know of Webmasters sadness, but we on the com need you and know you are thought of during this time of trial. Merry Christmas to you all my COMer'sRebecca Lunney Guernsey12-21-2007
Dick (Grizz) what a nice pix of you & your wife. Your old neighbor from Delmont St. Connie (Pete Monahan's daughter) My husband & I were just saying what a nice place Virginia would be to live. We'll be driving through there on our way to Maine some time late next May/June. Have never been there. HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL....connie c.CA12-21-2007
Marilyn...was Karen your sister? Arch, VERY Funny! DG, thanks for sharing the youtube link. I didn't know Larry sang like that! Jeff...so sorry for the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!Tenlee12-21-2007
DH.>Grizz> A year ago May we spent a week at a friends timeshare called Massanutten, toured Skyline drive, The Natural Bridge, and Luray Caverns. Had a fantastic week and fell in love with Virginia. Would consider living there as it reminds me of Maine and Vermont, with better temperatures. Iris and Phil Hayden were my parents friends. Very nice couple.MarilynColchester. vt12-21-2007
Jeff, my sympathies. I lost my only brother March 25, 1956. He lived six hours. So, although I've not known the grief you feel, I will say a prayer.Steve S.12-21-2007
Confucius say: If feet smell and nose run you built upside down. ;-)Ärch12-21-2007
Funny you should mention Larry Kitchen. Someone sent me a youtube segment featuring Larry sing a Christmas song at some real estate convention in PA. He has an excellent voice. Go to youtube.com and punch in "Larry Kitchen"...it'll take you right to it. It's worth watching....DGPI12-21-2007
Then we will have feats of strength…yknotfraidknot12-21-2007
I know I have talked to Marion Re; one or two of my welfare clients, hope i was nice to her!Mona12-21-2007
We can start Festivus by the airing of grievances…yknotfraidknot12-21-2007
DH, Larry Kitchen's mom was my 1st grade teacher at Gouldville. The sweetest lady! I just met Larry 2 years ago, in Yarmouth Maine. The Libby's (from the Burlock Road) have a get together there every October, and Larry was there. Nice man.Tenlee12-21-2007
DH, I recognize both of you. I need to correct you, Phil Haydens wife was Iris, Phil Esteys wife was Elsie, also a good friend of mine, we used to play cribbage together. Harveys second wife was also Elsie.Mona12-21-2007
Happy Festivus from the rest of us...yknotfraidknot12-21-2007
Greetings: Marion and I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God Bless from the Blue Ridge Mtns. of Southwest Virginia.'Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
Tenlee; Yes Harvey was indeed a fascinating man. I knew your dad and mom lived on Verone St. I grew up starting in Fairview Acres than on 12 Delmont St. Our back lot boardered Iris Hayden's. I delievered the Bangor Daily to all those connecting streets for years. My school buddy was Larry Kitchen from Verone St. way back...He got me in trouble all the time...heh, heh.. Phil & Elsie Hayden were great friends of the family. My wife Marion and Elsie used to pick Raspberries out on the mountain at Echo Lake when they had the camp below us.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
PJ, try clicking "sign guestbook" and clicking on "browse" and browse until you find where your photo is. When you find the photo, double click on it. Should work fine.Tenlee12-21-2007
pj, And Preview before Submitting.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
pj, Try saving the picture TWICE in a row as "best for e-mail" before submitting it. It's got to be less than 600 Kb to FIT into the guest book.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
Steve, re: yankee instructions. I did all that, but when I click on "submit", nothing happens. Thanks, tho :-)pjbrunswick12-21-2007
OOOPS...guess mom and I were writing at the same time!Tenlee12-21-2007
DH. I am Mona's daughter. Harvey Blanchard was my grandfather (my dad's father). Yes, even with only one hand, he did amazing things! Maybe you know my dad. Ted Blanchard? I grew up a few houses up from Harvey...on Verone Street, you mentioned they were your neighbors. Did you live there too? Small World! As for Phylis Davis, I was the maid of honor in her step-daughter (Nancy's) wedding. We were great friends, and I spent a lot of time at their house on the Caribou road. I loved Elmer!Tenlee Blanchard DiPierroBath, ME12-21-2007
DH, Yes Harvey was my father in law, and I've watched driving nails, he'd take it between his thumb and finger and drive hard enough to hold and then hammer it, he could do anything, he lost his hand when e was 17 at Millikens mill, you should have seen him bait a fish hook, he was quite a man. It does sound like I'm related to everyone, both Mom and dad came from big families and I'm one of 12 so yes I have relatives everywhere. Oh yes, Ted and I also lived on Verone street for over 30 years, just a couple houses from Harvey. I don't live on the Center Line Rd. I live in Easton on the Center Rd. which is Rte. # 10, just before Easton Center.Mona12-21-2007
Mona, Since you are related to most of us on the cam heh, heh...were you related to Harvey Blanchard? He built our camp at Squa Pan Lake for us. He was a one arm carpenter that could drive a nail faster with one hand than I could with two. Him and his wife lived on Verone St. for years. Wonderful friends and neighbors. I think you still live on the Center Line Rd. and was wondering how close you lived to Phylis Davis and knew how she was doing. I know she lost her two sisters from Caribou awhile back and her husband Elmer a few years ago.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
DG, What ever happened to the Theatre they closed out by the Mall? From what I gather from your update is that the Braden Theatre will open again and I certaily hope so. I know you can still remember the wonderful serials they had on Saturdays at the old State Theatre and Braden also. Hope they have it running by the time we come up in June. Jeff, So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, and I hope it is comforting knowing that all of us here on the cam have you and your family in our prayers.DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
DH, ... After the crows eat through 8 pounds of dry dog food, they dispatch 2 volunteers to slog through the snow on foot, pecking here and there, to tug on my heartstrings. They're smart birds.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
Jeff Mikki and I also send our condolences on your loss.Ärch12-21-2007
Jeff, I to want to extend my condolences, I talked to you aunt Barb today. She wanted to know how I knew your sister and I didn't know her but her mother is a cousin several times removed on my mothers side and Bev's mother. small world.Mona12-21-2007
DH< I'm very familiar with rte # 81. besides visiting with my sister in Va. i have relatives in N.C. , a sister in law in Lenior, and I leave 81 just out of Roanoke and go to 40 and 320 into Lenior, It's beautiful country, also have a niece in Carrboro and one in Ashville another great place. Merry Christmas.Mona12-21-2007
Steve, Roger on the Crows not being assessed by the City as "Yet" I used to have a whole bunch on the North Ridge of Echo Lake when I lived there...almost ate me out of house and home...at one time I tried to claim them as dependents but the state wouldm't hear it...Heh, heh..Their good friends and common sense...the PI Town Council could use hoth..heh, heh!DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
WARM wishes Jeff to you and your family sadly I didn't know your sister but I am sure you Know how all of us feel towards YOU.. God Bless you and yours and Happyier times are coming..JH12-21-2007
KBS, re: 26837, thanks for your kind words. Merry Christmas to everyone!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-21-2007
Mona: Harrisonburg is 109 miles north of us up I-81 from Roanoke. It is a great part of Virginia also and down town has been done over a lot of how it looked way back...beautiful area...We live in a small town called "Rocky Mount" VA...between Roanoke and Martinsville, VA. We are 30 minutes south from downtown Roanoke which is the size of Portland, ME. We are right in the Blue Ridge which runs from Northern Virginia known as Skyline Drive down into North Carolina and parts of TN. We are 58 miles from the Norh Carolina Border and 26 miles from the Nascar Speedway in Martinsville. We love Rte# 11 also and the wonderful small towns...reminds me in some way of Rte# 11 from Ft. Kent down through Patten and Sherman Mills etc. The country stores here are something else. Blue Grass music and peach wobbler and moonshine. Franklin County, where we live is the moonshine capital of Virginia. Our house was built on a dynamited still. Still picking up empty gallon jugs on our 31 acres...Heh..HehDH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
Braden Theatre update: there ain't any...really. I'm guessin' there's at least 3 weeks work left. Here's the lobby with popcorn machine looking for a time to pop.DGPI12-21-2007
Tonight at 1:08 am (December 22) marks the official start of Winter.Steve S.Aroostook12-21-2007
The Blue Ridge has been bought up by northern transplants. Can't beat it for mild climate though!J. MettlerVermont12-21-2007
DH, Where exactlydo you live in The Blue Ridge Mnts? My sister lived in Harrisonburg for over 40 years, just a beautiful drive through there, I loved driving down Rte. 11 through all the little towns and seeing the Country stores.Mona12-21-2007
DH, ... Presque Isle property taxes are indeed very high here, but at least our crows are not assessed by the City; they they have no permanent mailing addresses.Steve SutterReach Road12-21-2007
I want to wish everyone in The County a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I wish I was there!!!KnickWPB Fl12-21-2007
Susam...Ref: 26831 Presque Isle is a great place to live. Lived there for 55 years before retiring to the Blue Ridge Mtns. of Virginia. Same fall foilage, but no seven months of winter. Our property taxes here are $812.00 at 100% appraised market value. Just called the city office in PI. Same land and home is appraised at 89% market value at $26.15 mill rate and our taxes would be $6,700.00. I would rent a house for a year or so and get use to the area and cost of living. Great people, great area...We spend the summers there with family....Good Luck and Merry Christmas. ;-) GrizzDH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-21-2007
Arch, Re: 26845, Was that from "You Can Lead a Politician to Drink, but You Can't Make Him Think" ? Next on my reading list as soon as my son finishes the book. :cool:SandyMid-coast12-21-2007
Thanks daisy.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
Politics Poly (more than one)Ticks (blood suckers) Kinky FriedmanÄrch12-21-2007
Christmas Vacation. Must see every year. Funny Scenes: Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid ) drinking a beer dumping the black water in the sewer. Shopping in the mall with the lingerie lady and son walks up. The pool scene where Clark Griswold is daydreaming. Cousin Eddie with the white sweater and green mock turtle neck. Way too many to list all.Rick B12-21-2007
Steve, b/c of your comment a/b letter to the editon, I took the time to read it. One key word in the letter - CREATIVE - one thing that we can NEVER accuse politicans of being!! The writer is right on the money with her/his comments about buying up the crops!daisy12-21-2007
Spotted an excellent letter (in my opinion) to the editor in today's Bangor Daily News entitled "Buy up the poppies" by Glyn Lovely of Presque Isle.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
pj, Yankee Instructions: If a digital camera, crop it anyway you like, save as a JPEG file, and (most important), "resize" it as "best for e-mail." Save it somewhere you can find it (desktop for example). Browse for it when entering a post.Steve S.Reach Road12-21-2007
will someone tell me how to insert pictures? Thankspjbrunswick12-21-2007
I want to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!pjbrunswick, maine12-21-2007
Dana, NOW I remember the song. I think the ending was your lowering your voice and whispering "Old Old Woman, do you want to marry me"..I responded and, of course, the "old woman" heard you VERY clearly!! If you send me your e-mail address I've got some class of '59 news.Meta12-21-2007
Webmaster; Sorry to hear about the lost of your sister. Hope that you will find comfort in the friends that you have on the COM.KBSSpragueville12-20-2007
Hi Terry, I just sent you an email with my new address. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-20-2007
Susan J., It really depends on what your expectations are. It also depends on who you ask....we all think OUR hometown is best! With that in mind, I don't think you can miss in The County. :-)SandyMid-coast12-20-2007
Phil Burtt: Have you changed your mailing address? Got your card back with a forwarding expiration notice on it. Let me know.Wayne KilcollinsPresque Isle12-20-2007
Susan J Depends on what you want? You'd have to give more infor for a "good" answer to that question. My favorite area is Presque Isle!Tenlee12-20-2007
Paula G., I am waiting anxiously to hear from you....hope all is well up there and we are waiting anxiously to see what your decision will be. Merry Christmas to everyone and a Very Happy New Year. The fudge is excellent....going to have a piece right now. I just finished making two Polish Babka to haul up to Jersey. :-)Susan12-20-2007
My husband and I are now considering retirement in central Aroostook. Where do you think we should build a new home?Susan J.Kansas12-20-2007
Julia, we are building in Waldo County, but they have been getting a lot of snow there as well. The town we are going to live in has fewer then 2 thousand people ... right up my alley!! I am just anxious to get back to Maine, so grumble a LOT when things get in the way of that happening! :Ddaisy12-20-2007
Daisy, are you building in Cumberland County? Yarmouth is home to me now, I love this rather small village very much....But...Aroostook is in my blood and I'm always anxious to take another jaunt up there. Merry Christmas evryone!juliaYarmouth12-20-2007
Totally, Hector ?? :confused:daisy12-20-2007
I enjoy this site very much. I come to see my hometown often since I moved to fl. thanks :-)franDunnellon, fl12-20-2007
According to the weather man last night, he said that a couple of years ago we had 45 inches of snow fall by this same time of years and for the remainder of the entire winter we only got 24 more inches for a winter total of69 inches, we have over 50 now so I hope we only get another 15 or twenty. Wishful thinking .Mona12-20-2007
Season's Greetings from Sutter's Bird Farm. Minutes ago, branches of these red pines were decorated with chickadees, mourning doves, and American crows (flat out of dog food). A dozen Rock Pidgeons were huddled nearby on the garage roof.Steve S.Reach Road12-20-2007
Yes Daisy, because a cold December totally means the ENTIRE winter will be cold overall. :rolleyes:Hector12-20-2007
So happy to see snow this winter !! We really enjoy the web-cam !!! Merry Christmas All Mitch Can't wait to snowmobile in the county !MitchMaine12-20-2007
Nasty Snow It has been in the high 30s at night here with the highs in the 70s in the afternoons. Supposed to get cold again by the weekend. :DÄrch12-20-2007
Meta Now that I think about it your being only "39.....the song is still not appropriate. The words are (male) "Old woman, Old woman will you do my washing" repeated twice . Female response "Speak a little louder sir I'm very hard of hearing" repeated twice. Then the call and response phrases go on to ironing, mending etc. Quite amusing at the time. I do recall the Bangor performance. Steve Dill and I stayed with a Bangor family who's son showed us "Bangor after dark". We went to a few gatherings at some pretty nice houses over on Kenduskeg Ave that your would have sworn Bobby C had arranged. I mean the night life had "organized by Bobby C" written all over it. The game was to stay above the threshold of getting into trouble. Bob Guiggey had warned us of Bobby C's covert activities in various parts of the state. And yes your cousin Ken does cry for unlimited strokes. He's pretty cagy for his age.Dana DBgr.12-20-2007
Daisy, I'm ok now the sun is out and I had my T.H. coffee. The roads are slick but are starting to melt, we got 3-4 inches of snow last night. Haven't heard from Tenlee yet, but sounds like they got lots of snow again.Mona12-20-2007
Hi Jennifer and Matt, Hope all is well with you. Want some snow? Could definitely send you some. We have 23 inches on the ground here. Have fun in Vegas and play a game for me. Uncle Ron is doing well after having the heart stent and sends his love also. Merry Christmas!MarilynColchester,Vt12-20-2007
26808 Rebecca re pitcher uv you. I got it from DG ...He had it in his wallet.Bobby C.12-20-2007
Just wanted to take the time to say Merry Christmas to all my friends and relatives cruising the site! Matt and JenJen BPoway, CA12-20-2007
Good morning, Aroostook! It is chilly in this area this morning too, but not as far down the gauge as PI. After tomorrow the days start getting longer, Mona, so take heart!! ;-) Although I do understand your desire to see green & feel moisture in the air, instead of struggling with winter itch caused by absence of humidity! Every time Tenlee and julia report more snow in their respective areas, I moan, 'cause that means the crew building our house is shoveling instead of pounding nails!! :rolleyes: I thought the almanac said it would be a mild winter ... bah humbug!daisy12-20-2007
Good morning Julia, We have been spoiled the last severl years, we haven't had much snow this time of year for awhile, this is more the norm, My mobile home is banked real good, all the way up to my windows. Sure makes the sledders happy and the ski resorts, so it's not all bad. Guess Leonard and I will go to Tim Hortons for coffee in a bit. Have a safe and Merry Christmas, will try to connect with next time I'm in Bath.Mona12-20-2007
Good morning,Mona. I detest this almost 'winter'already...I agree with you! Most everything's at a stand still here this AM. I usually get to the pool at the Casco Bay Y...it's so close just into Freeport by the Big Indian, early in the AM and am back home by now but not today. My Magic of Christmas matinee in Portland plans will probably be cancelled too. BUT, I'm thankful to me warm and able to shove a little snow around!juliaYarmouth12-20-2007
Hi Dana, and no, I don't remember the particular song you mentioned. Do remember some of the All State music which we performed at the new Bangor Auditorium in '59, though. Dick D. Merry Christmas to you and Claudette. I'll be at the FAR northern end of the map for Christmas (ST. Agatha)...going up to spend the holidays with Opal & Dick. Thank you all for your birthday wishes and Happy Birthday to all the December kids...sure hope we can do it again next year. Bet Cousin Ken will be back on the links trying to improve his putt next spring, Dana. Now I've got to ask him about YOUR game!!MetaPI12-20-2007
Like looking at your city, plan to retire there.Stephen ShawWildwood Florida12-20-2007
I feel like I'm living in Alaska! It's dark at 4pm and right now at 6:30 am its dark, I hate this, I' m ready for warm weather and green grass. We had another bit of snow last night, but I think Tenlee got a lot, again.Mona12-20-2007
Rebecca, I lied. In less than a month I'll be the big 5 0 !Tenlee12-20-2007
Keith W. please check this site out if interested in Loring Loring_AFB@egroups.com :-) Merry ChristmasJudy H.12-20-2007
Tenlee? your too young! Bobby, where did you get that picture of me?Rebecca12-19-2007
I lived at Loring AFB from 1963-1967, and this web site allows me to go back and watch all the snowfall on the webcams. Maine is a beautiful state and I really enjoyed my time there.Keith WaldropWinfield, Alabama12-19-2007
I missed the "fairies" meeting cuz I putting together a new computer today and when I fired it up it crashed..(good thing it wasn't an airplane). Real Fairies is all wimmin 'cept for Peter Pan and he has orientation problems. They also apparently don't carry credit cards cause they wear little or no clothes. I never make fun of them tho' because they know magic.Bobby C.12-19-2007
It's my guess that BC has spent the last 2+ hrs. (since DG's post #26797 @6:23 PM) preparing a response. It oughta be a doozy!!SandyMid-coast12-19-2007
BC where is your "take on the fairies"? I'm running out of Depends!Tenlee12-19-2007
anomalousness.......Peter Pan was a fairy but please don't call people fairies as some are still in their respective closets... :confused:Sally Jo12-19-2007
Tenlee.... Ref: 26789...I am glad you liked my Christmas lights...took me all of ten minutes...that's ten mintues more than DG gave....but he's always been lazy anyway...Heh, heh... BC...I can't wait to hear your take on fairies!DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-19-2007
BC....Put down that Blue Ribbon and answer. Tenlee and I are wetting our pants waiting for your answer about the s__ of fairies......DGPI12-19-2007
Tenlee...Yup, androgynous perhaps...both you-know-what. Maybe BC will discover embarrassment in attempting to express himself on this subject. He may even find himself stumbling and even stuttering. Heh, heh.....DGPI12-19-2007
androgynous even........Tenlee12-19-2007
DG my apology! I meant DH Ref. #26784 As for fairies, I think they are androgenous. Can't wait to hear what Bobby thinks.TenleeBath, ME12-19-2007
Tenlee....Lights? I have no lights unless some little tripping fairy swooped down and tapped her magic wand. By the way, are fairies both male and female? Hermaphodites? None of these? Strange inquiry, I know, but I've wondered forever. BC....what's your take on fairies?DGPI12-19-2007
DUMBER - You gotta watch out for that funny stuff when you're around the monkey bars... ;-)FLYROD12-19-2007
Angels come in ALL forms ... even as teacher with a cup of warm water. ;-)daisy12-19-2007
The monkey bars at the Training School on Academy street were deadly tongue stickers in winter. Thank God for Mrs. Hutchins, who came out with a cup of warm water and freed me...no doubt saving my life.Just Call Me Dumber12-19-2007
Oh and Gwen - A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you as well! I'm right behind you. :-)connie c.12-19-2007
Meredith - HAPPY B-DAY to you too! You're right - us Dec. b-days so close to Christmas always lost out! Mine is on the 22nd. And I guess that goes for the Jan. b-days as well. My little grand daughter will be 1 year old on Dec. 25th! A friend was telling me she knew of someone who's b-day was the 25th & celebrated his day in July!connie c.CA12-19-2007
Mona, How did you remember that my birthday is in Dec. too? What a memory! Yup, all us December babies were "blessed little tax deductions"! Happy birthday Meta, Connie, and others. Mine is the 29th. "This is for Christmas and your birthday". Remember that message all your life? In our family we were lucky to even be remembered on our birthday. I remember that David (Jan. baby) didn't even get recognized one year. He didn't dare to mention it because he knew that we couldn't even afford a cake at that time. Not many kids would be so caring these days! My sister, Gwen's, is tomorrow. I don't think she logs on to the COM very often. She's always busy with flowers.Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine12-19-2007
OH! And The Gouldville School Fence got a piece of my tongue and lip :-(Tenlee12-19-2007
DG LOVE your Christmas lights! Well done doc! Steve, you are correct. Somehow I put myself a couple of years ahead! Oops! Merry Christmas Every1Tenlee12-19-2007
Happy birthday Meta. I think this would be a good time for you and I to resurect our comedy duet performance we did a long time ago....like 1958 assembly hall. The song we sang then was not appropriate at the time but maybe now would be a good time to try it for real, as they say. Do you recall "the song" from All State Chorus that Miss Sutter taught us? Have a great day and many more to come. By the way...Ken can't putt for beans.Dana D12-19-2007
Grizz....love your lights, cuz!C-JColorado Springs12-19-2007
My lights are finally up as well. My wife, God bless her, put them up the other day while I was at work. My idea of Christmas decorations, a popsicle stick Christmas tree and a candy cane, weren't enough for her, so she got up in the attic and hauled down all the decorations that we've accumulated over the years. I'm not saying that we're the fanciest looking house on the block, but.....actually we are. Merry Christmas y'all. Oh, Tenlee, how can you be 39 when I'm 39 and graduated 2 years ahead of you. By my calculations you must be 36 or 37.S.BlanchardNC12-19-2007
I was laying on my sled and going down the hill when one of my friends jumped on top and my face went down. My tongue and lip got stuck on the metal of the sled. Not at all fun!MarilynColchester,Vt12-19-2007
CJ...Just wanted you to know I finally got my Christmas lights up. Hope you & your family in Colorado and everyone on the cam has a wonderful Holiday season and a great New Year. Cheers... ;-)DH <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.12-19-2007
BC did you look really deep into those eyes?? they are sooooooo deep. Happy B-day Meta. claudette thought you were at least 40 but she must have lost a yr. somewhere.Dick DeLong12-19-2007
The chain-link fence around Cunningham (when it was a grammar school) probably took the greatest toll. Kids daring dumber kids.Steve S.Reach Road12-19-2007
A vivid an painful story, Flyrod. My tongue-on-metal experience involved a snow shovel. Getting disengaged from the shovel was a long and painful process. A lesson well-learned for an eight-year-old, who never got himself into that predicament again.Dan EArlington, MA12-19-2007
The most vivd memory I have was getting my tongue stuck on our back storm door when I was young. The door had a small set of steps that I was standing on, banging on the door for someone to help me. My brother, fully aware of my predicament, opened the door from inside until I fell off the side of the steps. I can remember looking on the door to see the mall piece of flesh from my tongue still stuck on the door! :-( No more tongue on metal for this kid!FLYROD12-19-2007
DG. I was going to try to order Paper Talks on line today! My address is 162 Marsh Rd. Sabattus Me. 14280 Thank You!!!Kermit A Peters12-19-2007
KP.....You're a winner! Actually, a much older gentleman has already responded with the right answer, but I excluded him from being a prize winner. Besides, he didn't go public with his answer (COM). Send me your address and I'll mail out your "Paper Talks" today. Good going...."Early bird gets the worm", you know.DGPI12-19-2007
DG. Was it Jack Benny??KP12-19-2007
Anyone out there in old radioland recall who made the 39th birthday so popular? I should offer a prize for the answer. Hmmmmmm, yeah, okay, I'll offer a "Paper Talks" (Aroostook County edition), delivered, for the first right answer. Close doesn't count. I reserve all rights to adjudicate....DGPI12-19-2007
Wow! So Many Comer's turning 39. Me too, in January! Cool! Happy Birthday to all December 39 er'sTenlee12-18-2007
Meta...allow me to be another COM'er to send you the very best wishes for a Happy Birthday, from cold Colorado. I well remember your wonderful voice in St. Mary's choir...and I hope that you're still singing now that you're 39!! Happy Birthday everyone else who has a birthday this month. And, a very Merry Christmas to all...C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-18-2007
Oh yeah...I also just had a birthday on the 8th. Alot of December babies ;-) I'm also 39.... :p Happy Birthday everyone!Carma12-18-2007
Webmaster~ The minute Tim Kelley started the weather the skycam of Presque Isle popped up. He mentioned that it only reached 16 degrees up in Northern Maine and mentioned the Braden Theater. I thought that was pretty cool that he would mention Presque Isle and then the Skycam and theater.... :DCarmaHollis12-18-2007
Meta...Happy 39th. Here's you a few earlier. Nice looking chick, huh, viewers?DGPI12-18-2007
Carma, that's cool about the channel in MA. Thanks for reporting it! Do you remember what context they mentioned PI? Regarding the snowstorm? Thanks. :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-18-2007
Happy Birthday Meta. And Connie and Merideth this month also.Mona12-18-2007
DG - very good explanation about the rods & cones of the Retina Dr G. I can totally identify with the too much light getting in. In my case, I guess it's because they are damaged from the R.P. Always gotta have those Corning lense glasses on whenever outside or in any bright light or I really am blind! :-) Happy birthday Meta. I have one this month also. I wonder how many others on the COM have one this month? Good poll question webmaster..connie c.rainy CA12-18-2007
Mona...Sorry about the box of obits this morning. That box now rests at the office. Pick it up anytime. BC.... I had 'em on that snow blindness thing and you blew my cover. Dang....DGPI12-18-2007
Meta It's about you siting on your back porch down where you used to live..shooting everything that moved..Till you got run off and had to moved back home. DG tol' me about it...heh..hehBobby C.12-18-2007
cj....Oh,oh, I misunderstood! I thought you asked about a P.I. Historical Society calendar. The "Paper Talks" is free. Sorry......DGPI12-18-2007
Thank you all for your birthday wishes. I'm so glad to have birthdays, especially when I can spend them having lunch with best friends, having phone calls all day long, and the PRESENTS!! Hey Bobby, I got an e-mail from my son in Wichita that simply said "gunslinger"..I was puzzeled until I signed on COM just now. Holy Cow, what is THAT all about? OK Sherry, just wait until July 28th!!Meta12-18-2007
Have any of you enjoyed the webcam and it's archives of Monticello Maine it is pretty! webcam monticello maineBob H.12-18-2007
Presque Isle was just mentioned on the MA channel NECN...better than that...they also showed the view from the skycam above the Braden. This has become a very popular website. :-)CarmaHollis12-18-2007
DG....$12 for what calendar?? Maybe you'd best re-read # 26742!! If you'll send me one though, I'll definitely pay!! :DC-JColorado Springs12-18-2007
Lord! That was Good DG! But I hate to tell you guys he just made all that up. It's all really just a bad case of eyeball sunburn.Bobby C.12-18-2007
Here's to Meta "Gunslinger" Giggey.Bobby C..12-18-2007
DG, thank you for your answer. I think I might understand what you are talking about. I don't do technical real well. By the way, I looked at your cam and I can't see the snowman......does this mean I am snowblind? Shucks, I thought you and Mona would surprise us all and have that big guy sitting in Walmart parking lot. Hope you are all ready for the big Christmas Holiday coming up.....I love the flakes hanging on the street poles. Hot chocolate and toast would be good....helps warm the toes. ;-)karen12-18-2007
Bobby C, if you don't get the correct answer, your name will be MUD !!! Thanks for the explaination, DG.daisy12-18-2007
Merridith Libby has one on the 29th and is this BD gal Meta?Gwen12-18-2007
Today is one of our COMer's birthday. Her initials are MG and she is from PI. I want to wish her a very Happy Birthday as she is a very special and giving person. Everyone give it a guess as to who it is.SherryPI12-18-2007
The accepted explanation on snow blindness is based on chemical exhaustion. The rods and cones of the retina are always in chemical activity and exchange. With light flooding the retina, sometimes the chemistry required to get back to its neutral corner, if you will, is overwhelmed by the flooding; the retina has no chance to recover. I don't know of cases where permanent damage from so-called snow blindness was incurred...DGPI12-18-2007
Paul's pictures just keep getting better! :-)Pam CNashville, TN12-18-2007
re #26749 WOW! I have new wallpaper on my desktop now! That is gorgeous Paul. I love all of your pictures, and did I tell you I saw you on Bill Green's Maine? Very cool!TenleeBath, ME12-18-2007
Yes Daisy I think you are right..I can remember snow shoeing and my eyes would be so accustomed to the snow shine I could not see very well inside for a while.. Paul that is why your photos are so good.. you capture beauty in ordinary everyday scenes that we all drive by walk by but have our minds on other things and didn't really take notice of but when pointed out as in your photos they are BEAUTIFUL and things of beauty sometimes to each of us are seen not with our eyes but with our hearts.. you have a gift.. and you share it and we all thank you.. you and your family please have a wonderful Christmas.. :-)Judy HTacoma12-18-2007
Judy H - I just used a search engine to look up the term SNOW BLINDNESS - it is caused by ultraviolet light reflecting off snow and can cause temporary blindnesss - according to the sights I look at, it is a very painful condition. I remember watching some television shows on the north and south poles, where the researched were using googles with slits in the lenses. Of course your uncles and mine knew about things like that ... living in northern Maine wasn't much different then being at one pole or the other, as far as snow cover went!daisychilly mid-atlantic12-18-2007
re 26747 your very welcome DG, I try to find the scenes relative to the county that we've all seen but might of been to young/busy to appreciate and no I don't "get tired of hearing it" complements like yours are part of what keeps me going........Paul CyrP. Isle12-18-2007
Judy H, snow blind is a term I have heard throughout my lifetime too. I don't think your uncles were 'teasing,' but let's ask DG to explain what happens with too much white snow w/ sun reflecting off same. DG - the floor is yours!daisychilly mid-atlantic12-18-2007
cj....You can send me $12 for the calendar whenever you get around to it. Paul C...I know you get tired of hearing it, so let me say it in a slightly different way--You truly have a "nose" for a great photo. Just that "common-looking" picture of the Centerline Road is a marvelous photo. Most of us searching for a good, winter picture would have passed that one up. So, it takes an extraordinary "nose"..DGPI12-18-2007
Thanks Paul I was all turned around I thought it was the Burlock Road where Robin and herman lived.. Thanks it was beautiful to watch on the cam last night.. Arch... we seen "snow fencing" in the west Wyoming Montana for dune and probably snow in winter.. couple months ago when we were there.. sometimes my uncles used to say people went snow blind I don't know if that was true or not they were always telling some sort of thing no one else ever heard of.. et.. snow snakes or snipes ya know what I mean!Judy H12-18-2007
:eek: wow!u guys got A LOT of snow!my brother has a house up there, thats y i wuz interested n looked at the cams in presque isle...Megan YoheChambersburg, Pennsylvania12-17-2007
Re: Snow. Grew up in The County and thought had seen snow. Know the cold part! -40 Then try and start your car which sat out all night and they had 6 volt batteries! UGLY. Here in the Calif Sierra we talk feet not inches. Average snow fall is about 20 feet and seldom is the highway closed. Drifting snow will do it tho.C HansonN. Calif12-17-2007
PS: the Haley farm referred to in the article was located on the River Road, aka back Caribou Road...past Parkhurst Siding, past the Campbell's and the McGlinn's, and on the right side just after the big "dip".....beauitiful set of white farm buildings located up on a hill, with a great view.C-JColorado Springs12-17-2007
DG...thanks so very much, my friend, for sending me the January 2008 "County" issue of Paper Talks; it arrived this afternoon. Much to my amazement, while thumbing thru it, I found a picture of my Great-grandfather, John J. Haley (page 51), father of Mary A. Haley McHugh, my dad's mother. And, greetings to my cousins, John and Jim in Caribou; sure hope they get to see this issue with their dad (J. Hubert) and their grandfather! By the way, Doc, how much do I owe you?!?C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-17-2007
I can remember one winter when the snow banks in front of my house in Mapleton were 14ft high ± a couple inches.Ärch12-17-2007
re 26738 Judy, facing south, that's the Centerline/Connant rd intersection, windy hill is at the far end of the Centerline road...very breezy but not as cold as it looks...Paul CyrP. Is12-17-2007
I just watched the WAGM-TV weather with Ted Shapiro. He reports, "the typical snow fall total accumulation in Caribou for this time of year is 7". The town has received 55" thus far." This will be great for the winter sports. Merry Christmas to all of our COM friends from the KB and me. vhVhSE Texas12-17-2007
WHAT ROAD IS THAT IN PAUL'S PICTURES?J Hardy12-17-2007
Re: Snowbanks as high as telephone poles, I do remember that. Just seeing the cross-bars of the poles over the banks. I agree that the poles were shorter....but tall enough! I also remember wind drifting enough to keep most of the snow off the roof, but required my Dad to shovel all windows on the north side of our bungalow because it was as dark as a pocket in the house. Real winters in those days! :eek:SandyMid-coast12-17-2007
well my old age wisdom reminds me that in Aroostok County Snowbanks are a blessing.. if you go off the highway it is a cushion so to speak and sometimes can save a person from further injury.. I remember riding Romeo's bus and him telling us to stand close to the snowbanks for safety and one time some enterprising soul took two rubber boots a pair of jeans and place them upside down on two wooden poles into a big snow bank on our bus route it looked like someone stuck head first into the snow bank it was neat! :-)JH12-17-2007
I can remember the high snow drifts and when the snow plows would wing back the banks for the next storm we would get out our sleds (cardboard boxes torn open) and slide down them those were good times. And then go over to the hill in Blaine and slide down on the toboggains it was so much fun to do. That was then now is something different.Brenda12-17-2007
The Snow drifts were up to the wires on the poles but the poles were only half as high as they are these days. :rolleyes: This is a picture of a insurance salesman that came nocking today.N CS S FL12-17-2007
Snow may be over, but the wind is still up. I'm lucky to have a good neighbor who plows me out early in the morning. I wonder if he notices a number of birds watch his work ... with some concern. Later, I saw a crow (weighing 2 pounds) lift off into a 40-mph wind gust ... loaded with a Swedish Meatball. The crow won. I admire their strength.Steve S.Reach Road12-17-2007
JH That is quite a crew,our Sophie wouldn't sit still for that.Ärch12-17-2007
I turned the reverse cycle on this morning..It smells like the house is on fire..this global warming thing ain't working out like I had hoped..Bobby C.12-17-2007
Linda Ronstat did a pretty credible cover of 'That'll be the day'. Now that song will be in my head all day . . . .michaelCharleston, SC12-17-2007
Here you go Arch and MikkiJH12-17-2007
DG, GLAD I STILL SOME MEMORY LEFT. A NEW VDUB WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE. SPEAKING OF VW'S: I JUST SPOKE TO MY NEPHEW THE OTHER DAY. HE BOUGHT A USED VW LAST YEAR. THE MULTI SPEED TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE ESTIMATE TO REPLACE IT WAS 5,OOOBUX. THEY TOLD HIM IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. I CAN REMEMBER WHEN A NEW VDUB COST AROUND 1,400BUX BUT THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO. LLOYDLLOYD12-17-2007
LLOYD.....right on, bro! Yup, the Beatles admired Buddy Holly and the Crickets so much that they choose to name their band after a relative of the a cricket...beetle. Just changed the spelling a wee bit. Lloyd, it's a good thing I didn't offer a new VW for a prize....I'd be hitchhiking to a local bank to borrow a few bucks.DGPI12-17-2007
LLOYD I think they were fans of VW ;-)Ärch12-17-2007
Karen, I do still have my snowshoes, but I'll just leave them hanging there today. I had my neighbors brother in law shovel my back steps so I could get the door open, I had to move the car for the plow , he still needs to finish but he got tierd and quit for awhile. How about that Bill?Mona12-17-2007
I HEARD ONE OF THE BEATLES SAY THEY WERE FANS OF THE "CRICKETS" SO THEY TOOK THE NAME "BEATLES" OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. IT WAS A LONG TIME AGO CAN'T QUITE REMEMBER. LLOYDLLOYD12-17-2007
DG, now don't be a party pooper.....You know three big round snowballs stacked on top of one another. Carrot for nose, charcoal for eyes and mouth....you remember, don't ya? (I'll hum this is the day......) Mona needs to get the snowshoes out and maybe help you design the face on the big guy. You could pick her up on your snowmobile or maybe snowplow. I wish I could be there, but the planes probably aren't flying. Are you keeping warm BC???? Chilly, huh? ;-)karen12-17-2007
DG You got me on that one, ???Ärch12-17-2007
Arch...You're absolutely right...Buddy Holly. What a numbskull I am! By the way, do you know why the Beatles named themselves The Beatles? NO prize for the right answer.....DGPI12-17-2007
Mona - Better him than me. We did our walk this morning in jeans and sweatshirts thanks to a cold front that moved in last night. The temp dropped about 20 degrees in an hour. It's 63 on our front porch. I know you wish for that temp on your front porch.Bill BoulierMargate, FL12-17-2007
DG That was song was by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.Ärch12-17-2007
look at the mic mac cam :rolleyes:BH12-17-2007
Bill, Your brother Leonard is in his glory this morning he's doing the plowing here in the park . he does love those trucks.Mona12-17-2007
Karen, The only coffee I'll be sipping today will be right here at home, which I'm doing right now. Not as much snow as we expected but the wind is doing it's thing. About everything is closed, I'm always relieved when my girls don't have to go to work in these storms. By the way how are the chips? Did you get some more?Mona12-17-2007
Karen....BUILD A WHAT? AND WHILE MONA IS SIPPING COFFEE AND WATCHING? Remember the Roy Orbison song, "Well, That'll Be The Day"? I'll be humming that tune all day. Creative thought on on your part, though.....DGPI12-17-2007
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! DG, make us a snowman outside your window? Mona will sit in the window across the street and watch ya...sipping her coffee with raisin toast. Whatever happened to the theater? Did it open?karen12-17-2007
been checking in at the skycam watching the beautiful snow storm on Main street... we are having some snow in the mountains skiers are in bliss! lots of the white stuff// it is so pretty not even any tire tracks on Main street... there in good ol PI :-)Judy H.Tacoma12-17-2007
Heading up to PI sometime this week to spend Christmas with my son. Will surely be watching weather forcasts. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!SandyMid-coast12-16-2007
Hi to everyone in PI,have a merry christmas.BRENT B CAMPBELLCadyville,NY12-16-2007
Who were the lucky winners of Paul's albums? I didn't win.....poor me. :rolleyes:karen12-16-2007
BH that pic was so neat.Brenda12-16-2007
Paula G. See your going to have a white Christmas.. don't forget your snowshoes. :cool:JoeClearwater12-16-2007
BH: I got that same pic in an email yesterday...How sweet is that!! Got another (baby) today but just too PC illiterate to post it!! :rolleyes:SandyMid-coast12-16-2007
Hey! That was the best one yet! Nice, BH .. :-)Bobby C.12-16-2007
BH..thank you for sharing that precious picture...and to all a GOOD NIGHT!Meta12-16-2007
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!BH12-16-2007
Alan and Glen Welcome, we here in the US wish you all in England a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year.Ärch12-16-2007
great site love to look at any thing usa as son lives in corinth we haven had snow yet not a lot in last ten years even but did get snowed in when visiting my son hope all readers have a very merry christmas and a happy new year alan and wife glenalan tatlockbognor regis sussex england12-16-2007
The wind has picked up here; forecast calls for 60 mph w/ 25+/- temps. We rec'd large amount of rain, instead of the sleet/freezing rain predicted. Our daughter in Ptld said the snow is falling sideways and accumlating quickly; they had about 6" when we spoke with her about 1 p.m. Not my kind of weather!daisymid atlantic12-16-2007
Everyone was here earlier, including Snow White ... a Reach Road pidgeon that's nearly pure white (closest to the camera). And winter starts Saturday?Steve S.Reach Road12-16-2007
appreciate the comments on St. Marys....here's another one, Sacred Heart in North Caribou........Paul CyrP. Isle12-16-2007
Kim, that's really strange. ..too bad you didn't have a camera at the time!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-16-2007
Jeff,I saw it heading north. Looked like a hexagon shape and had about 5 or more bright red lights. I was heading off the Van Buren road on to the access highway south. I checked my phone as I know I called home just before I saw it and it was at 5:30 pm on the 14th.Kim12-16-2007
Paul, the picture of St Mary's is awesome. We visited the absolutely beautiful church while visiting PI one year ago. We took several pictures both inside and out, but the lit stained glass windows are awesome at night with the snow. You do beautiful work. Thank you. Sue and JoeSue and Joe12-16-2007
Connie C. I really could not taste any difference, but I only get them once a year when we go home to good old Aroostook County.OBMO12-16-2007
Paul, Super, super, super picture of St. Mary's Church.kofePI12-16-2007
Get ready for the snow...it's coming your way :pCarmaHollis12-16-2007
re 26689 Rebecca, I went back and got one for you too !! remember when you visited the bear table with the game cameras ?? gotcha......Paul CyrP. Isle12-16-2007
To the person who asked about labeling the rotating photos on here...I'm afraid I don't know where, when and who most of them are. Sorry :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-16-2007
I am enjoying looking at everyones christmas trees. They are beautiful. Meta I loved that snowman one of yours it is so cool. Weather here is terrible snow blowing and drifting. Just glad it is on Sunday and not on Monday. At least can stay home. Keep watching the news for up there in Maine looks like you all are going to have an old fashioned winter this year.Brenda12-16-2007
We have no snow to speak of in the Anchorage bowl - wish we would get a storm. Without the snow it has been a mukch darker winter so far - thank heavens for the 21st! Paul, that was very precious that you went to Meta's and posted her snowman for her.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-16-2007
Kim, Re: 26686, I don't know what it was. I went back and checked the archived webcam images from Thursday evening when the news said the second sighting was (the first on Monday was apparently a rocket) but didn't see anything. I'll go back and check Friday around the time you saw them. What direction did you see them? South?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-16-2007
I was just watching channel 2 out of Bangor and Portland, everything has been canceled for the day, It should be here by 10 or so (the storm). they are still saying 12 to 18 inches UGH! We've been spoiled the last several years, sometimes not getting much snow until Jan.Mona12-16-2007
Ok Webmaster, I was one who saw the strange lights...but it was Friday night. I was leaving Caribou about 5pm. It was not very high in the sky. I was on the access high way and cars were passing me(as I was looking and going slow) and I don't think they even noticed! What was it?? :confused: P.S. I don't do drugs!!KimRobinson12-16-2007
re: 26628 Bobby C. thanks for the complement !!Paul CyrP. isle12-16-2007
re 26661 Steve, this is a cropped close-up of the sign on the barnPaul CyrP. Isle12-16-2007
re: 26674 Meta, here's your snowman..........Paul CyrP. Isle12-16-2007
OB - I'm curious how the whoopie pies tasted with wheat flour?connie c.CA12-15-2007
I Forgot to mention a personal tradition...can you see what I do with "bare" spots in a tree? Yup...logical remedy for a bare spot is to fill it with a bear.jane12-15-2007
This year's treejanepa12-15-2007
I have enjoyed seeing everyones beautiful trees. I haven't put one up since my Mom passed away almost six years ago. I have a little one I made out of coat hangers, garland and a string of lights, they are really pretty and all I need for just me.Mona12-15-2007
Here is our family room treeJudy and Bobby HardyTacoma12-15-2007
OB In Mapleton we were taught not to slide in the street. I think snow piled in the middle of the street would be doubly dangerous. :D :D :DÄrch12-15-2007
All that snow they used to put in the middle of the street used to be picked up and dumped down by the edge of the PI stream. They used to have it piled real high and was fun to slide off on cardboard or what ever you had. When they were running out of room they would bring a huge snow blower in and put it even higher. Seems we made our own fun back then!OBMO12-15-2007
Kim: They turned out great. Linda used wheat flour.OBMO12-15-2007
I can't enter the Christmas Tree "competition" because as an "electronic illerate" can't produce the picture. HOWEVER, I would like to enter the "Snowman in the Window contest" (yeah right). Paul has the picture and if he'd like to share it with y'all I'd be flattered! Meanwhile my Snowman rules the roost at my house. Christmas Greetings to all of you and "batten down the hatches".MetaPI12-15-2007
Larry (Goldsmith?) also sold sporting equipment. Told him I was left-handed, but wanted a baseball catcher's glove. He ordered one for me.Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
Well, here's as close as we've come to decorating our own place so far. Judy's been busy preparing Christmas decorations for our church, and I've been busy with other projects, like clearing snow out of the driveway every second or third day. We plan to put up a tree or three inside next week. Our son and his wife are coming up from Alexandria, VA toward the end of the week, and we hope to have all the "fixin'" done before that. If our indoor tree is worth bragging about, I'll send a picture later. Merry Christmas, everyone!Waldo again...Vassalboro, ME12-15-2007
Steve, Re: 26658, I was going to guess a '46 Ford ton-and-a-half. You may well be right about it being a '45 model. They were nearly identical from the front. He's still a few blocks from Academy with Hall Street just behind and to his left and State Street next. (Picky, picky, huh? --Sorry!) It's definitely an interesting picture. -Got at least three details intriguing to some of us: The snow piled in the middle of Main Street, the truck, and Larry's Auto Supply at a "different" location. Larry's used to be a fun place to visit, because he had lots of toys, model airplanes, and other interesting stuff. Oh, you say he sold auto parts, too? I never noticed!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-15-2007
OB How did the cooking go? Nice trees everyone....KimRobinson, Maine12-15-2007
Arch, I'll keep watching, but I've never seen a crow and chickadees dine together.Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
Steve Send your crows down here it is 35° here and damp. They wouldnt freeze their toes but they would have to compete with a flock of doves and one pigeon for food, not to forget the chickadees. Feeder lasts two days before a fill up. Those two in that pic are too formal for me.Ärch12-15-2007
Arch, The crows are all sacked out in the pines right now, trying to keep their feet thawed out. But they would probably support me that spruce trees around here are either red or white. Those Norway babes look so cheerful.Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
KCB If you have a digital camera and a card reader it is not hard to do. If you have regular camera you will need a scanner to get them into your computer. So it depends on what you have, to give you directions on what to do.Ärch12-15-2007
I guess I came up with a good idea about the trees. I love them all. OK how do you go about putting pictures on here so that I can show my tree? We are getting much needed rain right now. It is a cold rain. We were in the high 70s all last week. I think this is part of the storm that will be hitting up there on Sunday. Stay warm everyone. Hopefully no one will lose power like that ice storm in the 90sKaren C. BeaulieuPowder Springs GA12-15-2007
to OB in MO...No, I was never a Marine. I assume you made the connection between Oceanside and Camp Pendleton. Since you were on this website, I assume you had some connection or interest in Maine??RonOceanside, Ca.12-15-2007
Steve S...You're right, that photo is really from the late 1940's. ThanksDGPI12-15-2007
Borrowed from the net Christmas 1954 Norway spruce spray painted white.Ärch12-15-2007
Paul Cyr, GREAT barn pictures today! Love to meet the current owner(s) of the Littleton "dual-connected" barns. An inside tour would be memorable.Steve S.PI12-15-2007
DG ... Looks like a 1945 Ford potato truck about to turn on Academy, driver grumbling about the need for a truck connector to Easton.Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
I am glad that you decided to put up a tree Bobby. Job well done! Also enjoy looking at yours too Webmaster, very colorful. I hope to see alot more on here as members/guests decorate thier trees. So far, I see alot of nice ones. :DCarmaHollis12-15-2007
A year or so ago, Bobby Somerville and I argued a bit whether or not Larry's Auto Supply was ever in the Greenlaw Block. It was...back in about 1940(see photo). Note how the snow was plowed into the center of the street, then collected by large trucks as the snow was hauled up onto a conveyor-belt machine. RBS.....make sure you view photo.DGPI12-15-2007
Not much parking at the Mall today. Had to park near the Garden Center. Saw this miniature snoozer with a sweater AND the heater on!Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
Just got thru looking at those christmas trees. they are neat and that one from florida of the decorated palm tree was the best. Merry Christmas everyone.Brenda12-15-2007
Bobby C. did you see the article of the strange lights in the Maine skies...in the Bangor Paper? you're not flying up there are you? on BLTs? R U.. and we liked your tree! :-)Judy H.Tacoma12-15-2007
Ron: Living in Oceanside, CA you wouldn't by chance be a Marine, would you?OBMO12-15-2007
C-J, Shopping wasn't that bad, after getting our coffee ar T.H., Didn't go near Wallmart, I stay away from there unless I absolutly have to go there, it's a zoo. I didn't have much to get anyway, saw Dena and Gail there, they were having their coffee at T.H. at the mall.Mona12-15-2007
My Christmas Tree is seen thru the front window, behind the decorated Palm Tree. Merry Christmas.Dick EselbyOrlando, FL12-15-2007
Cat and I changed our minds and put up a Christmas tree.Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
love the snow hate the cold :-)SteveFlorida12-15-2007
Webmaster, we are Maine natives, but currently live in California. I grew up in Auburn, but visited relatives in Fort Fairfield a couple times per year since the forties and I attended UMPI in the 60's. My wife, Peggy, was born in Presque Isle, but moved to Easton at about age 8. We enjoy the website and pictures, but we were wondering if there is a way of attaching a caption with names, dates and location to some of the pictures that are not evident. Although you can estimate the era by the cars, clothing, etc., some of the pictures are people with no indication of who they are.RonOceanside, Ca.12-15-2007
Cat and I don't have any plans for a tree, just a little rest and relaxation. And an extra dab of "trout feast" (for the cat).Steve S.Reach Road12-15-2007
Here's a picture of my Christmas Tree and my laundry plus a rawhide dogbone bous..I cleaned up the beer cans tho'.Bobby C.12-15-2007
Here's a pic of our Christmas Tree as Karen suggested we all share. Hopefully others will too. I'd like to wish everyone on here a Merry Christmas and offer a huge thank-you for your support over the last several years.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-15-2007
Bobby, Pavarotti is one of my very favorite along with IL DIVO, Meta got me one of theirs and it is wonderful. It doesn't have to be 10 below zero to get goosebumps listening to these guys. The Three Tenors are great also. Hope every COMer has a wonderful Xmas. Be safe and happy.SherryPI12-15-2007
Mona...you're soooo ambitious, making all those cookies! I asked the guys if they'd like me to make some, and all I got were groans and "don't even bother" answers!! Of course, the grandkids will love them! Say hi to Leonard for me, too, and be careful out there shopping....I did a little bit of shopping the other afternoon and I couldn't believe how pushy and rude some of the folks were! Guess they were ticked off and didn't want to part with their money!C-JColorado Springs12-15-2007
C-J, The oyster stew sounds good. Leonard and I are headed to Tim Hortons in a few minutes and then i have a bit of shopping to do. Yes , that would be nice to go have breakfast with you and Barb. I've been cooking this week, some cookies that i only make this time of year, my son in laws always look for my date filled cookies, made cherry winks and date pinwheels. Will probably do something else while we are housebound. I forgot to send those obits you wanted, I'll get them off to you this week.Mona12-15-2007
Mona....good morning! Sounds like you're expecting a really bad storm?!! We're supposed to be getting one today also, but I didn't hear all the details on how much snow, wind chills, etc. I'm just planning to stay inside where it's nice and warm, make a nice oyster stew, finish up my Christmas cards and get a couple of packages ready for the post office. Sure wish we could get together with Aunt B and go out for breakfast!!C-JColorado Springs12-15-2007
I guess most of us will be getting ready for the "BIG" storm thats on its way. Up to 18" and windy. The temps today not above 5! wind chills all day -10 to -15! I'm not looking forward to this, it gets scary when you live alone. One good thing here we seldom lose our power, hopefully that will be true this time. I feel so bad for the folks in the mid west with all that ice. Keep warm and save everyone.Mona12-15-2007
Thank you Karen :-)CarmaHollis12-15-2007
Karen C....I'm actually thinking of another contest as we speak. This one will be a bit tougher and the winner will receive a----Hmmmmmmm, let me think some more.DGPI12-15-2007
Just a thought wouldn't it be neat to see all the memebers trees on this site. Maybe DG will run another contest! Ha I would love to see everyones Christmas trees DG just kidding about the contest! Can't wait to meet you next summer!Karen C Beaulieu12-15-2007
Rick B u should see my tree!! I can't even find branches to add the new ornements that I got at a party tonight. How do I add a picture to this site? Would like to show my tree. Carma your tree is beautiful!Karen C Beaulieu12-15-2007
There is a deer run here in the back yard, too [complete with buck rubs]. But, there will never be a moose run in my back yard. You will win on that one every time.janepa12-15-2007
If I am the official COM meteorologist, I want twice my "current" pay. :Djanepa12-15-2007
Dave Hamlin: I, too, have a deer-run through my backyard. How lucky are we!!SandyMid-coast12-14-2007
Well Steve S. Your crows may like the dog food, but the deer are eating me out of house and home eating my bird feed. They will clean them out in no time. Sometimes as many as 9 deer are on my lawn and I live in the city. Notice the one closest is partly albino. They don't care for the deer grain, they go for the good stuff. Have a great weekend...DaveDave HamlinGardiner, Maine12-14-2007
Borrrring! Where is everybody?SandyMid-coast12-14-2007
Jeeze..that wuz slow..How about Bing Crosbee?Bobby C.12-14-2007
Hey! I usually turn up the sound and listen to Pavarotti ur Sting or both together..but I'll try Ladner again since Pav iz dead now. Damn! I have lived thru a lot singers!Bobby C.12-14-2007
has anyone heard this CD.. on the website in the guestbook Dan Ladner was expressing a desire to have it as part of his musical at the choral society. it is a nice cd.. :-)JHardy12-14-2007
It CAN get too cold to snow and that's the end of it! Nice Crow pitcher Steve.. Sometimes my opinions change. But I'm still right! Another Nice Picture by huh (who iz that?) oh yeah...Paul Cyr. Fur sure!Bobby C.12-14-2007
Looking at the Sky Cam I am imagining what it was like on a Friday night about 45 years ago. People would be shopping coming out of Zayres and all the other stores around. To me that was more fun then going to the mall.Karen C. Beaulieu12-14-2007
Jim Thorne nice looking grandson. He is so cute. That would also be Cathy Madore Reid grandchild also am I correct. What year did you graduate from PIKaren Costello Beaulieu12-14-2007
Steve S., RE: #26623, although I enjoy every one of your crow pics....this one is the very best! Thanks.SandyMid-coast12-14-2007
RE 26612 BC That wasn't me. That kind of stuff iz either too true or too amateur to be real funny.Bobby C.12-14-2007
Here's some crow talk! ... "never too cold for 'ol Steve to scrape off a place for some Puppy Chow."Steve S.Reach Road12-14-2007
Carma, From this new angle there is a tree there. Quality of pic is better also.. Nice treeRick B12-14-2007
Question: Can it be too cold to snow? Answer:Yes, it can be too cold to snow, when the temperature reaches about F-460 degrees...probably -250 F would be too cold to snow. Not that we experience that coldness, but it possible that it CAN be too cold to snow, because nothing is impossible, according to those who know.AL12-14-2007
The winners of our Paul Cyr DVD giveaway contest are Mary Burch of KY and Robert Johnson of MA!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-14-2007
Kim We are making Whoopie pies today. I'll save some for you and Pete.OBMO12-14-2007
Okay Bobby C. you just admitted to blow up dolls wow and Dg was afraid to play pool with girls.. alot revealed here today.. and to go along with the Al and Bill movie here is another dilemma.. go to Maine v.the multi tentacled plum creek alienJudy H.Pacific West12-14-2007
Uh-oh! V-E-R-N... ;-)GW12-14-2007
AL GORE WRONG? HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? DIDN'T HE JUST WIN THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE FOR HIS EFFORTS TO SAVE US FROM DESTROYING OUR PLANET? LLOYDLLOYD12-14-2007
DG you gotta have HalfHiemmerz syndrome. Ya.. remember the Linda B. blowup doll I invented?Bobby C,12-14-2007
By the way, the question is, Is it ever to cold to snow, the answer is no, It is rare but does happen, as for Al Gore he's not a scientist or a meteroroligist, but he's making millions with his mis guided threories. we have had global warming since the Ice age.Mona12-14-2007
I have to come to Jane's defense it is NEVER to cold to snow, If it was there would be no snow in the Artic. I have seen a heavy snow sorm with blowing snow at -45 below. And there are areas in Alaska such a Nome where it snows at -60 below. So you guys and Al Gore are wrong.Mona12-14-2007
Here's my opposing vu: An inversion which maximizes the frigid air below the coefficient of critical temperature masses, sometimes subordinates the subluxated molecules and causes a collapse of the extrucator. Subsequently, warmer air subliminates and minimizes the change of the coefficient of persipitude. Even Al Gore knows this....BCFL12-14-2007
RE Too cold to snow I have to present an opposing view to the weather persons pronouncement, "If the air cools to truly frigid Arctic temperatures such as -40 C and below then the moisture capacity of the air will be so low that likely not much snow can occur. Only at these extremely low temperatures is the phrase "it is too cold to snow" fairly valid." end quoteÄ12-14-2007
The 60% of your respondents to the "can it be too cold to snow" question should talk to a meteorologist. It cannot be too cold to snow. I suppose these folks will also tell you it can be too wet to rain. Granted, relative humidity is often quite low in super cold air, therefore minimizing the chance for precipitation. But, nevertheless, it CANNOT be too cold to snow. If they don't believe a meteorologist, just talk to people who have been at the south pole.Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA12-14-2007
BC....Linda? Money? Dolls?DGPI12-14-2007
Yep, after that explanation, Jane is now the Official COM Meteorologist! And with the others you mentioned, COM is getting to be one of the larger employers in Aroostook. But don't mention any of this to Bobby...he doesn't know he's supposed to be getting paid ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-14-2007
Webby - Is that the official answer from our "COM Staff Meteorologist" Jane? ;-) Who else ya got on the payroll out there?! Bobby makes a good Andy Rooney! Official Staff Photographers Paul & Ken... "Visual Effects" expert DG... Education resource contributor Ron....FLYROD12-14-2007
NO...it cannot be "too cold to snow". Even at very cold surface temperatures significant snowfall can occur because: (1) intense lifting can produce significant precipitation even at a very low temperature, (2) the temperature aloft can be much warmer than the temperature at the surface. The relatively warmer air aloft can have a larger moisture content than air in the PBL, (3) Moisture advection can continue to bring a renewed supply of moisture into a region where lifting is occurring, (4) Even at very cold temperatures the air always has a capacity to have some water vapor.janepa12-14-2007
RE 26599 who iz Guest of the West. Jeeze DG! It's Linda! Holy Cripes! I owe her money.I must have sold a thousand of those dolls.Bobby C.12-14-2007
Rick B~ Sure there is a tree under the ornaments...here is another view of it..I see alot of green left to hang stuff :p Thank you Bobby but I think P Burtt's tree from last year is the best Ive seen yet.CarmaHollis12-14-2007
Holy Moley! (sp?) The DG hedge farm has almost disappeared under the snow and it ain't even Christmas yet. This is bad..Global warming for sure..it used to be too cold to snow up there in the old days. Possible QOD "Can it be too cold to snow?".Bobby C.12-14-2007
26600 guest of the east : "What iz crow talk?" "Crow Talk" is like "Pillow Talk" except not as irritating. :pBobby C.12-14-2007
26589 Carma re tree Very Very nice tree there..er between you and P.Burtt you guys make it impossible for me to post a picture of mine cause I'd be embarrassed cause it's comparativly paltry. Besides.. my house is a MESS. I do have a wish list tho'..there is just one thing on it. I wish I could stop wishing.Bobby C.12-14-2007
I'm a little curious. What is the "crow talk"?guest of the east12-14-2007
DG Bobby C. once said Alice looked like me.. anyway I will be in Maine in May to a family gathering and I really NEED an eye exam but this time in your office .. all in fun .. :pGuest of the West12-13-2007
:-) Paula G. you make the best fudge........ :pJoeClearwater12-13-2007
Steve S...Yeah,but the crows don't have the Guest of the West whispering sweet things in their ears. That's reason to lose sleep....DGPI12-13-2007
DG ... There guys are sleeping many winks tonight. Will be flying around here at the crack of dawn.Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
Guest of the West....WOW! Melt snow, ice, steel...I've just gotta know who the Guest of the West is! Ya got BC all agog because no one ever said that about him. Meta....any idea who the Guest of the West is? I won't sleep a wink all night.....DGPI12-13-2007
Carma, Is there a tree under the decorations?Rick B12-13-2007
Bobby C., You've identified about every potato disease there is under the sun. But I'm not sure any are here in Aroostook.Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
When I feel "inclined," I'll descend foot-by-foot the Aroostook River's bank. I'll also snap a picture.Steve S.Aroostook River Bank12-13-2007
Potato Nematodes and stuff To give you some idea about the things that Randy and group fight every day..let's talk about a few out of a thousand. Meloidogyne chitwoodi Columbia Root-knot Nematode Globodera rostochiensis Golden Nematode Meloidogyne hapla Northern Root Knot Nematode Ditylenchus destructor Potato Rot Nematode Globodera pallida Pale Potato Cyst Nematode. Tax dollahs are not wasted here.Bobby C.12-13-2007
re: the question about having our Christmas tree up - I think I have the classiest one on display. I have put up just the lights in my living room, hanging from a hook in the ceiling. I spread the lights and tape them to the floor so they are in the shape of a tree. From the outside nobody can tell that there really isn't a tree under those lights. When it's time for clean up I don't have any spills, water mess, or tree to dispose. I get a kick out of having the lights come on each evening on my timer switch. Clevah, huh!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine12-13-2007
Have you got your tree up yet Bobby C. and your wish list to Santa? :DCarmaHollis12-13-2007
My favorite adult movie, topping Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" is "The Last Of The Mohicans." A love story ... ending on a positive note, that instructs the viewer about the French and Indian War.Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
Guest of the WEST.. re DG ice melt Melt THIS Guest...I'll watch. Flyrod..here's MY Grandson..consider yurself lucky.. P.S. DG melts ice ..I cover rock..Arch cuts paper...Daisy feels the pain of others..pac loves being on..P. Burtt duz what P.burtt does..Meta shoots pool and shoots other stuff too..ect..ect. Guest.. it's a good thing fur you..you ain't it in this tag game.Bobby C.12-13-2007
Sorry about the poor focus on my last picture. I was tripping over my cat ... as he was trying to get out of Dodge. DG, maybe she'll give you a few clues.Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
Steve, THIS was the winged-creature I was thinking of for DG !!! :DFLYROD12-13-2007
DG, that last post was interesting. On another matter, if I were to slip on the ice and unable to rise ... the crows would circle around cawing "where's our grub?"Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
I am spending the holidays with a friend and new friend here in the west...I was so happy to see some of DGs writings and to know he became an eye care specialist but I cannot imagine myself in his office in his chair and looking into those "eyes" again after all these years I think I would melt! he could melt the snow back in his days! Merry Christmas to all in good old Aroostook! ;-)Guest of the WEST12-13-2007
Steve - I took the first step... for his birthday, I bought him a lifetime hunting & fishing license. He appears pretty sharp and inquisitive, so he should be a natural at picking up on the nuances of the outdoors. I figure if I can recall half of the stuff I've learned from being in the outdoors, plus all that stuff I was taught in 6th grade science class! :confused:FLYROD12-13-2007
Flyrod, Thanks. Hope Colby lives nearby, so you can teach him to fish, and appreciate nature ... and have a chance to give him advice.Steve S.Reach Road12-13-2007
Had a few vacation days in the woods after Thanksgiving... good to give the face a break from the razah! :DFLYROD12-13-2007
Flyrod, I see that there must be a shortage of razor blades in Brewah, ay? ;-)RonSnowy Mass.12-13-2007
OK - It's a slow day, so I'll share... in lieu of DG's chair, here's a picture of my grandson, Colby (1st birthday, today) and his favorite Papa. ;-)FLYROD12-13-2007
I was wrong, I mis-remembered. That was Fred Ames and Ron Staples who wrestled, not Fren Ackely.AL12-13-2007
I don't know where Fred Ackley is now, but I remember when he and Ron Staples would get to wrestling at the rec center, the whole building hardwood floor, would tremble and shake when they went down. They both were pretty strong and solid.AL12-13-2007
Just in time for the holiday giving season, the Washington Post's front page has an article about charities set up to assist military veterans. The news is not good. Out of 29 charitys set up to assist vets, 12 failed muster. I will list the ones who rec'd A+ below: Air Force Aid Society Army Emergency Relief Fisher House Foundation Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society I hope newspapers across the country carry this information and I would be interested in seeing how Maine's newspapers deal with the topic.daisy12-13-2007
Regarding Fred Akeley, I remember watching him at the Rec Center play pool. He was really something! Could make the blls go anywhere he wanted with that cue stick. He and I graduated together but didn't really know each other that well. Anyone know where he is now?MarilynColchester. vt12-13-2007
The best pool player in PI in the 50's was Fred Akeley no one anywhere around could beat him.He was a great trick shooter palying two tables at once at the rec center.jackholden,me.12-13-2007
DG, I didn't say my pool days were over, I can't play the game with someone who's chicken, and you are . Your afraid of the thought of being beat by a "girl". You have to be careful in the future not to make rash statements on here, someone will get you. We love you just the way you are, DG.Mona12-13-2007
So....I win the game by beating my chest. Easy win. Golf is another area, tho'. As Ron said, my clubs are stuck in pines trees at the P.I. Country Club'. Sorry, my golf days have passed. Karen....no need to hold bets; they're all off. Meta...B.H. has asked me for years to play pool. One of these days he's going to meet his maker. Sorry Larry isn't around to see BH go down. Mona....Also sorry to see that your pool days have passed; mine are just beginning and I don't mean hanging around the pool watching the bathing suits go by...DGPI12-13-2007
re 26567 Steve that was taken on the Maplegrove rd about a mile from the golf course...Paul CyrP. Isle12-12-2007
Thirteen days to Christmas! Enjoy children & grandchildren!STAshland12-12-2007
Hey DG and Mona...I sure wish my late husband Larry was here to really let yall know who the pool king was! In the last years of his life it was the one thing (besides me) that gave him a purpose. There is a pool franchise in NB called "Doolys". He played in 8 of those halls while we traveled through the "Province" Right now don't tangle with Bill Hay or Pat Nelson. They and Larry were the invincible Big Three!Meta12-12-2007
Paul, That Bald Eagle picture you sent to us today makes my "American" Crows a little uneasy. Was that shot near the banks of the Aroostook River?Steve S.Reach Road12-12-2007
Arch---I think Maine was listed there in order to "not discriminate". Hopefully we'll be OK.Randy SmithPresque Isle12-12-2007
Poor DG, He's always getting into trouble, promising prizes, being macho and afraid to play pool with the females,I would never have suspected you had this complex. So how about golf I just love to watch guys pound the clubs into the ground! And i have to be honest, I'm not a good pool player, and the reason Tenlee won three times Mon. night is she left the 8 ball right almost in a pocket and I "accidently" hit it in before it was time, so DG, wipe your brow and relax, until spring and then I'll get you.Mona12-12-2007
Thanks, FLYROD, I needed that. I'm chaulking up the cue now. No,on second thought, I'm not playing...my reputation is at stake here. "Hot Stick" is gonna have to find someone else. Playing pool with girls is very uncool....DGPI12-12-2007
Mona, I have played DG in both pool and golf. A word of advice. Don't play pool against him. He's a pool shark. However, you might just beat him at golf. Use the strategy that always worked for me. Get him upset and watch him throw his clubs. Quite often he throws them into the woods and they stay up the trees. Without clubs he can't finish the round so you win by default!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.12-12-2007
I think I will start running a small "book" on this game. :D Randy I sure hate to see Maine listed there, maybe it will be caught before it does any damage.Ärch12-12-2007
DG better get rested up for this one. Mona's going to give him a run for his money...... Who's holding the bets? Better be a woman!! Get the CamCorder ready Paul! I can see next years calendar already.karen12-12-2007
DG.... The Bobby Riggs of pool...That's scary!!!!! DG... Can you really handle this ???????????Rob B.FL12-12-2007
Arch---Thanks for that link! I guess there are serious implications now when you import seed to your farm. APHIS has been evaluating soil samples from farms all over the U.S. including Maine for over a year now. Hopefully we can stay "clean". What growers have to put up with today. :-(Randy SmithPresque Isle12-12-2007
Mom, not a good sign sending messages to yourself on the COM. LOL Yes, Karen, I totally agree. Have you checked your email yet? DG have you? Rebecca did! Hehehe Can't wait to see this POOL GAME! Someone has to video it! :-)Tenlee12-12-2007
Oops! :eek: Did I say, "Hustler"? I meant to say, "Player". ;-)FLYROD12-12-2007
Look out DG you could be known as the Bobby Riggs of Pool.N CS S FL12-12-2007
I remember Dugan's Pool Hall down on Main St. I was too young to be able to go in but I remember Dad bought a pool table from Dugan Wray and put it in our basement to keep my brother out of the Pool Hall. All he succeeded in doing was making my brother a better pool hustler down at Dugan's (He still went there!) :cool:FLYROD12-12-2007
Hey Randy S Check this out. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071212.wspuds1212/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20071212.wspuds1212Ärch12-12-2007
Looks like I'm part of the silent minority, DG.... Good luck!FLYROD12-12-2007
I'm outraged! Votes only award me 7% to win and Miss Mona ("Hot Stick" she calls herself) is getting close to 30%. There's gonna be a show-down, I can feel it. Rob....Tell Mona again about my time in juvie way back. She'll change her mind or else.DGPI12-12-2007
RAD...I keep a small step ladder handy when playing the game. She's (they're) toast....DGPI12-12-2007
26527) David Thibodeau Eggnog My recipe: 4 oz uv 100 proof Vodka 1 egg 1 tsp. canned milk Pour vodka into Glass ..add egg..add canned milk (pref. Goats milk)..stir and drink. History of Egg Nog: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htmBobby C.12-12-2007
Mona--Keep the white ball in the center of the table and he'll have a hard time reaching it with those short arms.RADNS12-12-2007
Oops, the last entry was for Rebecca.Mona12-12-2007
Check your e mail, I have responded.Mona12-12-2007
Mona, don't be down playing yourself! You know you can beat him, let's not be modest at this point in our lives. DG might think he's good, but the pressure will kill him. Don't forget, men can't work under pressure like women do. They get all flustered and excited. Get that chalk and brush up.....get the cams ready and have at it. Is Santa getting you a new cue for Christmas? Need to practice with the new stick, but one can never beat the old sticks. We need to have someone make a snowman for us down in front of the cam on the main drag for us commers......DG could make one out his office window too. Yep, I know Mona could whip anyone running for office. She's just a little reserved....she doesn't tell all, right Tenlee?karen12-12-2007
Mona, I know why you haven't responded to my email - your tired right out - what a video! WOWRebecca Lunney Guernsey12-12-2007
Arch, The pool hall in Washburn was Sikes, it was in the back room at the gas station.Mona12-12-2007
It sounds to me like a trip to "Spikes" pool hall would be in order. The controversy could be settled there with a quick game. I seem to remember folks around Mapleton talking about a pool hall in PI by that name. :DÄrch12-12-2007
Dottie, Thanks for your vote. As for who I am, I'm a 75 year "old" girl as DG calls me, and at a disadvantage here I wasn't allowed to hang out at the pool hall, we did have one in Washburn but it was off limits to me. My biggest challange at real pool is my 11 year old grandson, but I'd take on the pool shark anyway. What I'd really like to do in the spring is have DG come play nine holes of golf with me, that I think I could beat him at.Mona12-12-2007
The only way DG iz gonna beat Mona is if he can sneak sum vaseline on her chalk.Bobby C.12-12-2007
I don't have the faintest idea who Mona is, but I voted for her to win the pool game, just because she was nice in responding to my one and only time to sign into the Guest Book. However, before anyone goes ballistic on that being a reason to vote for someone, I do not vote in political elections for that kind of reason. Good luck, Mona!!Dottie12-12-2007
Not only will Mona beat the pants off you playing pool, but don't forget she's running for office too! We need someone who can take action and not just talk!! Machismo.....exaggerated pride in one's masculinity....... Maybe Jeff could get the pool game on the cam so we could all watch. LOL Hi Bobby!!!karen12-12-2007
Bill, Like I said Tenlee is in deep trouble, she should get a lump of coal for Christmas, but I've already taken her gifts to her.Mona12-12-2007
DG, you comments in entry 26529 are SO 1960s !!!daisy12-12-2007
Mona - I had no idea you could move like that you little elf. If you can play pool as well you might just win!Bill BoulierMargate, FL12-12-2007
Holiday Greetings to David Thibodeau! Tell your Dad I said "Hello and Merry Christmas!"Dan EArlington, MA12-12-2007
Girls...I reckon you two would need what we call in the business, "affirmative action" shots...lots of 'em ,too. heheheheheDGPI12-12-2007
Oh yeah , that's right DG...I forgot about your stint at the boys training ctr. in S. Portland..ah er..oops... maybe you don't want everyone to know about that..sorry..Tsk ,TskRob B.FL12-12-2007
DG, Whats wrong with men knitting socks? I knew a man that knit the most beautiful sweaters and he was far from being a "sissy". I'm hearing machoism here, shame, shame. And no comments on what Tenlee put in your e mail, I'm going to spank her when I see her again.Mona12-12-2007
DG, nothing would scare US off. We are Women... hear us Roar! :-)Tenlee12-12-2007
Rob..Besides, Tenlee and her mother know not of my misspent chidhood. That alone would scare 'em off...DGPI12-12-2007
Rob.....If my friends caught me playing pool with a girl, I'd be black-balled forever. Can't take the chance. Be like me knitting socks...ain't gonna happen.DGPI12-12-2007
Go mom ~ go mom ~ go mom ~ DG - for shame for shame! ;-) Also, DG, check your email and just SEE what my mom can do!Tenlee12-12-2007
Hello everyone I am after a real good traditional eggnog recipe.Can anyone help me out thanks.David ThibodeauAdelaide South Australia12-12-2007
DG, When would you like a game of Pool? Tenlee and I both enjoy a challenge. Of course she isn't here right now, but I am!Mona12-12-2007
DG....Whoops...Looks like you may have started sumthin' !!! :D :DRob B.FL12-12-2007
Tenlee.....Girls can't play pool; it's a known fact. I could beat the mittens off ya....It's a guy's game. Get real.DGPI12-12-2007
DG...thank you so very much; you're just the BEST!! Mona...glad you had a chance to visit with Tenlee, and thanks so much for the beautiful photos you sent me! I'm soooo very late in getting my cards done and mailed this year! Hopefully, in the next few days I can get them finished and into the mail...C-JColorado Springs12-12-2007
Mom, you'll be glad you left in the morning today. We are getting snow now, (about an inch so far) but it is going to turn to sleet/freezing rain. I really love a blizzard, a good snow storm, a nor'easter....but could do without the ice and sleet and freezing rain. Too bad I can't choose right? Enjoyed chillin with ya mom (as always). You are a lot of fun! Oh, and "sorry" I beat you in those games of pool! oopsies!Tenleebath, me12-11-2007
Here is a link to the subscription page for Paper Talks magazine. http://www.papertalks.com/subscriptions.htmlÄrch12-11-2007
Getting a 3 inch "dusting."Steve S.Reach Road12-11-2007
GWEN SAID THAT INFO@PAPERTALKS.COM DOESN'T WORK SORRY ..HERE IS WHERE I FOUND THE SITE :-(JH12-11-2007
go to info@papertalks.com ;-)Judy H.12-11-2007
DT.. you betcha be fun.. if God chooses I am still around 60 this year be fun.. Merry Christmas!Judy Hardy12-11-2007
cj and Julia...send me your addresses to lensusa@mfx.net and I'll send out a "Paper Talks" to each of you. Christmas presents to you both...DGPI12-11-2007
Sherry....We close early during the Christmas month....people do other things. Will be there tomorrow all day, tho'. C'mon in. Get one for Meta, too, because she's in it singing to Steve Dill...DGPI12-11-2007
Julia, We left Bath at 8am, much better ride back. Tenlee lives just up a bit from Teny's and over a block, she can walk anywhere from where she is. I told her I'd like to get together with sometime when I'm down for more than over night. It is snowing some here since 6;30, but not expecting much.Mona12-11-2007
DG..is it possible to obtain a subsription to The Paper Talk? If so would you give us a phone number or an Email address. The old copies I have are up at camp.juliaYarmout12-11-2007
Mona, I was in Bath this AM stocking up on bargains at Reny's. I love Reny's and all of Bath with its stately homes and the sight of those humungous BIW cranes. Halcyon Yarn is a favorite too. I take advantage of these days when the highway is dry to finish up my shopping. We're due for some snow then sleet tonight so it's good you're safely back home again.juliaYarmouth12-11-2007
dg...if I send you the postage, will you please forward me a copy of "Paper Talks"?? I'd really like a copy!!C-J LougeeColorado Springs12-11-2007
DG, stopped into your office today about 3:00 to pick up a Paper Talks, guess you must have been out Xmas shopping. Will try again, hope you have some left. I really enjoy that magazine.SherryPI12-11-2007
oops judy i meant to say 2010 !!! sorrydtphx az12-11-2007
judy hardy will you be at the reunion in 05? [i realize circumstances but] ob and i have real enjoyinting ready.dtphx az12-11-2007
Just returned from Bath after an over night at Tenlee's, Love her new apt., downtown Bath right on the Kennebec river, going south over the Bath bridge off to the right is her apt. building, we sure enjoyed the view and saw the cutest thing, as the ice floes came down the river they were covered with gulls hitching a ride, and this morning sea smoke. I just heard on the news we had a small earthquake there this am.Mona12-11-2007
Late this morning I spread Puppy Chow around out front. Looked out the front window. Instantly, 55 crows took of. But my "resident" 5 crows just looked around like "did something just happen?"Steve S.Reach Road12-11-2007
Thanks DG for "Paper Talks." High School cheerleaders I see had their knees pretty well covered up ... prior to the mid 1960s. My aunt Mildred (Osborn) said "Well, you couldn't make 'em look TOO good." Mourning doves like dining with their big buddies.Steve S.Reach Road12-11-2007
Phil Burtt that was sweet you have good insight and it's refreshing isn't it to have perfect unbroken spirit amongst us when a Child is part of Christmas!!!Judy Hardy12-11-2007
Thanks for the "Howdys" and good words Judy (great tree), Rebecca, and O Webmaster my Webmaster. Tenlee, here’s where that came from: My little girl, Georgia, is extremely into the Beatles. Though I admire her taste in music, I didn't push them on her. She did that all on her own. Some time ago, she heard "Love Me Do" playing on the radio, asked me who was singing it, wanted me to get more songs by them, and is now hooked. At three, she already knows the lyrics to at least 20 of their songs and can sing them 'a capella' (I'm fairly impressed by that, but I realize that the eyes of a proud parent are usually poor critics). She's watched "Hard Days Night" about 50 times, and when we play make-believe I am usually required to be either Paul or John (though Ringo is her favorite). I've introduced the music to her slowly and in sequence, rushing home with a "new" Beatle album/CD about once every month or 2 that we immediately open and play. Right now she's into Revolver...P. Burtt12-11-2007
... Anyway, we're having a "Fab 4" birthday party for her for her 4 year B-day. So I made up the invitations (see the above image) using the "Meet the Beatles" album cover into which I spliced Georgia's picture. I thought it came out pretty neat, so I thought I'd share it on COM. Didn't think it was particularly scary. Georgia thinks its fantastic (she's pretty sure she was actually there with her four friends when the photo was taken). To her, the Beatles are fresh and new and she is proud of her fondness for them. I love watching her get a "new" Beatle CD and then over time deciding upon her favorite songs from it. And there is something surreal and enviable in the strangely recurrent insight that she is getting to listen to this great music for the first time. When she smiled as "Eleanor Rigby" began to play, the realization struck me suddenly (as it had before on other occasions) - My word, she's never heard this before - and the understanding that she gets to hear this great, great band with fresh ears is a fairly powerful experience for me. Lucky girl. There is a heartbreak coming, I know. But not for a long time, if I can help it. Someday she'll learn about Santa, too, but that can wait as well. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-11-2007
For the bird watchers on this site: I just stumbled across a web site called whatbird.com while I was trying to identify a hawk that keeps coming to our birdbath. The web site allows you to hear the bird's call, as well as look at pics. In the case of the hawk I was trying to id, it also allowed me to listen to the calls of similar hawk species. I still don't have a clear id on our visitor, but will keep trying! He is so sharp eyed that I cannot get anywhere near the patio door to get a good look.daisy12-11-2007
BC FYI, Paper Talks is a magazine on the County that is composed of reader sent in photos. Some of the photos that are on COMs revolving pics are taken from that mag. Look for photos with a moirè (weird screen pattern) in them.Ärch12-11-2007
Hello Everyone, On behalf of our families, my brothers, Jim and Rick, I would like to take just a moment to thank all of those who sent messages in remembrance of the passing of our Dad, Bud Carter. Your kind words, compassion and thoughtfulness was very much welcomed at our time of need and will be forever appreciated and remembered. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all. Tom CTom Carter12-11-2007
Dr. Richard..scuse me ..could you tell me what a "paper talk" is? If you don't the will bug me all day and I won't be able to get nothin' else done. My Avoidance Technology Syndrome will kick and I won't be able to accomplish anything 'til I know.Bobby C.12-11-2007
GAIL - HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!FLYROD12-11-2007
For all you locals.....I have about 50 brand new "Paper Talks" in the office. Pick one up anytime...DGPI12-11-2007
"one scary dude".......I like that! GAWD! The Fab 5? where did that come from? LMAOten12-10-2007
Missed you Burtt! Judy that is a pretty tree also. :eek:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-10-2007
:p WAS 83 TODAY IN FLORIDAGAILFLORIDA12-10-2007
I agree, PBurtt's Christmas Tree picture from last year was awesome! Here it is again for anyone that missed it. Hopefully we'll see another one this year.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-10-2007
WOW!!! You sure are COLD up there.. Your Temp says 3 above...It is 68 here at 6:30 PM CT. Was in the low 80's today. I think the South has lost it Winter. LOL.....We do have lots of leaves on the ground they keep coming. Take care.... GO PATS>>>>>>>>> :DSally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-10-2007
P Burtt where you been? welcome back maybe you have to travel to Havana for those cigars are we gonna get a picture of your tree this year it was " wicked yuleish" last year and have you found anymore good light scenes like the New Siberian one you gave us once??? :-)Judy Hardy12-10-2007
P.Burtt..yur one scary dude.Bobby C.12-10-2007
The FAB FIVE... John, Paul, George, Georgia, and Ringo. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-10-2007
Crows probably didn't mind that the Baltimore "Ravens" got spanked last night. Here's a scene I've seen at least a dozen times. The female says "Honey, you go ahead. I'm right behind you."Steve S.Reach Road12-10-2007
If they are on their game---- :D 50/50 chanceÄrch12-10-2007
Steve, The chances of the Giants being in the Super Bowl are slim to none. First, they have to make the play-offs as a wildcard team. Then they have to get by Green Bay and Dallas. Don't bet the farm on that happening any time soon. However, one can always hope.RonMass.12-10-2007
Arch : The Pats have all ready showed the COWNEYS where the bear "went in the woods" in week six this year ...48-27 was the score by the way . New Englands cheerleaders finished the 3rd and 4th Quarters that particular day and gave the starters a rest !!!!! :-) :D :D :-) ;-) :pRob B.Fl.12-10-2007
RE: photo 26317 - Yes, that is Garry Campbell in the front row, my future husband. Cute picture! I missed seeing it the day it got posted.pac12-10-2007
Arch, Cownoys, that's "MOO". I couldn't resist!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine12-10-2007
Hey! I'm rich! I jest got an E-mail from the Central Bank of Nigeria saying that they are holding 12.5 million fur me. All I gotta do iz send them my banking info and they'll transfer it for me. YeeHaw!Bobby C.12-10-2007
It would be my luck they would spell like I do. SYOBWOC OG SYOBWOC OG SYOBWOC OG I will get it right yet, bamn kibroad :DÄrch12-10-2007
Bobby - Thought I'd enter a post to help those that were having trouble getting to the guestbook page from the W&W page! (Old blonde joke, there!) :DFLYROD12-10-2007
Arch You can have your own M&M's printed up now. http://www.mymms.com/customprint/?src=111742&sc_cid=DR_BNO_M2BB07N00DDG11037 You could have "GO COWNOYS!" printed on one side and this :mad: printed on the other.Bobby C.12-10-2007
Oh well you know who I mean. :oÄrch12-10-2007
Rob If they are on their game :confused: they could spoil everything for the Pats.Ärch12-10-2007
Lloyd : Forgot to mention that the 1972 Dolphins won 17 in a row . Fourteen regular season and then three playoff games including the Superbowl [ against Washington ]R.B.FL.12-10-2007
Lloyd : The 1976-77 Tampa Bay Bucs lost [ 26 ] twenty-six games in a row before they won their last two games of the 1977 season . Talk about futility , the Dolphins have got a long ways to go to match that !! Hopefully , the Pats can win out [ and should ] get a 1st round bye in the playoffs and win the next three games which will include the Superbowl . Then they'll be 19-0 .Rob B.Port St Lucie , Florida12-10-2007
Steve S., Y.A. played when football was football, I watched the Giants play in snow 1 foot deep on the field only about 20-30 people at the game, and Y.A. threw a winning touchdown. Oh yeah B&W TV... :eek:JoeClearwater12-10-2007
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Judy yes those pullets were young chickens but we always got eggs. Sometimes Dad thought wessels got into the barn and would kill them, but we always got eggs. Thanks for the info. Yes, in the SpringRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak12-09-2007
Hope it helped and rebecca my gram said Pullets were young chicken that had not laid eggs regularly as yet then they turn into laying hens..poulet is the correct spelling as it is french go to this site des poulets deloue' if you can read french but hope this helps see you in Spring!Judy12-09-2007
Judy, thanks for the site - stil planning that trip in the spring, will go to TOTE in Tacoma so will keep you posted.Rebecca12-09-2007
Gwen, thanks for commenting on my post, but why to what - I'm not the brightest bulb in the package - just want to understand the difference? Raised on a farm and would have been hungrey if we worried about what was going on with the chicken before we gathered the eggs, frankly could have cared lessRebecca12-09-2007
It cost the Pats coach $500,000 and the team $250,000 and a first round draft pick. As one writer said the spying will cloud the Patriot legacy for years to come.Ärch12-09-2007
DID THEY EVER SAY HOW MUCH THE PATRIOT'S COACH WAS FINED FOR THE VIDEO TAPING? I NEVER HEARD THE AMOUNT OR WHAT HE WAS TAPING. HAS ANY TEAM IN THE NFL EVER WON OR LOST ALL 16 GAMES?LLOYD12-09-2007
Judy......White thing attached to the yolk? Hmmmmm, never noticed. I'll take a peek tomorrow morning when I cook breakfast..DGPI12-09-2007
Way to go Patriots! I surely hope they sail through the Super Bowl too. This would be the year of New England teams reigning! Even the Celtics are doing well this year! Yippee!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine12-09-2007
Rebecca DG and Steve look up CHALAZAE IT CAN TELL YOU WHAT THE WHITE STRING IS ATTACHED TO AN EGG YOLKJUdy12-09-2007
Patriots! 13-0.GSBlaine12-09-2007
Rebecca why????Gwen12-09-2007
JRC check your email! Steve, thanks for responding, but I wish you could be more specific, now I'm curious. I was raised with pullits and we had no roaster - would those be called organic or non-spermed. If my husband was here he'd help me with this :-(Rebecca12-09-2007
Hi Julia, Hope you have a Very Merry Christmas.Mona12-09-2007
The New York Giants just won. I watched Y.A. Tittle in 1963 (on B&W TV) throw the original "Hail Mary" passes. His helmet came off in a sack, so I learned he's bald! What are the chances of a Giants/Patriots Superbowl?Steve S.Reach Road12-09-2007
Hey there...I was correct for once about the drifting snow! I imagined myself skiing across the flat up to the hill behind my old home on the Parsons Rd. The hard wind-packed snow was very bumpy because of all the small points and slopes!juliaYarmouth12-09-2007
Rebecca, not necessarily. Factory (caged) chickens never see a rooster either. ... DG, I've just read up on goats milk. Since it tastes the same as cows milk, I wouldn't hesitate now to buy it "raw" (unpasteurized) from a local producer. I drank 2 quarts a day of "raw" cows milk in my youth and ended up with a hard set of teeth. Farm chores helped burn off the 5% fat content.Steve S.Reach Road12-09-2007
I have range-fed duck eggs coming to the office next week. They're about 50% bigger than regular chicken eggs and taste exactly like chicken eggs...The only difference is the yolk is larger and takes up a larger proportion of the inside....DGPI12-09-2007
Brrrr, It was minus 14 here at 6:30am. I'm ready for SPRING!Mona12-09-2007
JRC, I do not know the room number, you can phone the hospital and they would put you thru or email me for Sandra's cell number Thanks, Steve, sounds like they might be one in the same?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-09-2007
Rebecca, Certified organic eggs generally come from flocks that consist only of hens. Some claim a rooster has a "calming effect" on as many as 30 to 200 hens, but I'll have to see the research on that. Seeing no Aroostook organic egg producers, here's as local as I could get http://www.peteandgerrys.com. They market convenient "six-packs." The spokes-chicken's name is Edna.Steve S.Reach Road12-09-2007
The answer to yesterday's Poll Question" In an open field, which side of a snowdrift faces up wind?" is (if I am correct): The "Pointed Side" Seems a bit counter-intuitive. The results to the poll were: Sloping Side 55.9% Pointed Side 27.9% Don't Know 16.2%WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-09-2007
Hi Paul, Thanks to you and everyone for the information provided. Here's a different view of the bird. He was sitting atop the bridge in Fort Fairfield. Feel free to use the photos as needed. I have a couple more if needed. RonRonFt. Fairfield12-09-2007
My granddaughter and I were sitting in a swing this summer. She stopped singing, "Itty bitty spider... " to look at my hand and tell me I had old skin. When I told her I needed to put on some hand lotion, she told me to put some on my face too!!! :-)kofePI12-09-2007
Rebecca, Do you know what room number Gary is in? Dennis C called yesterday and said they had Gary up walking, definietely a good thing.JRcPI12-09-2007
Speaking of birds.....Did you know that John James Audubon taste-tested every species of bird which he shot to paint or draw. It wasn't that he was a bit deranged or disturbed, but he was eager to discover which birds were edible and which weren't.DGPI12-09-2007
re 26428 Ron I sent your picture to Bill Sheehan (local bird expert) and the following was his reply " This is one of the rarer variations of the Rough-legged Hawk plumage. This is what we bird nerds call a *dark phase, brown type* Rough-legged Hawk. I see quite a few dark phase Rough-legs in the county, but they are almost all the *black type*. Very cool. The light brown eyes indicate its a sub adult bird. " if you don't mind he'd also like to use your picture in the Northern Maine Bird blog this week ? where did you see the bird ?Paul CyrP. Isle12-09-2007
Steve, are organic eggs the same as not spermed? Either way non-spermed eggs look better when cooking. I'm jealous Arch, as a mother of one who is 30 in January, I have no grandchildren - wishing though. A beautiful lot.Rebecca12-08-2007
Arch: Judging from the photo, you have every right to brag. Make no mistake, I was not exactly "bragging" on my daughter!! ;-)SandyMid-coast12-08-2007
I should have said in that last that they are our newest because Jim and Tiff just completed the adoption of the three. They have had them for over two years.Ärch12-08-2007
Everyone is bragging on their Grandkids so I have to brag on ours. Here is a photo of our newest ones. Dylan, Morgan and Shay. From left to right Dylan, Tyler, Morgan. Shay and Chrissie. Counting them all we have 10 at this time.Ärch12-08-2007
Daisy, Aren't grandchildren great, they can sure puy you in your place now and then. I had my 7yr. old grandaughter one day and she got paper and pencil and said grammy we are going to do analagies, I was in trouble right there, I failed completly, she wa so patient writing them all out and explaining the process, finally after being a complete failure I said ok Kiara lets do something else, she said lets do one more and I'll do a kindergarten one! Just my speed.Mona12-08-2007
WE need to have a Tom Sawyer play with just old County people in it so we can show off our "old toes". Maybe we could rent the Braden...Make it into a musical. Start up a band called "Toe Jam". The possibilities are endless.Bobby C.12-08-2007
Sandy, I feel your pain. I was having a discussion with my 10 year old granddaughter recently; we were discussing hormones & their impact on the female body ... ie, the changes that result, as the hormones ebb & flow. She ended the discussion with this remark: "Is that what happened to you, Grammie?"daisy12-08-2007
DG Don't worry about it my best friend from Maine is down here now She brought me 8 bags of BBQ CHIPS and We have been though 2 already. No problem,Rick I can't believe you did this to DG so sorry DG I felt bad when I read his entry this morning. All I can say is no more contest.Karen Costello Beaulieu12-08-2007
BC: I feel your pain. I remember way back in my 40's thinking I looked pretty good at the beach with my 7 yr. old daughter who said, "Mom, you have old toes"!SandyMid-coast12-08-2007
So one of the kids around here looks at the Tom Sawyer Play picture and says "Whoa! You guys didn't even wear shoes to school back then?" They thought it was my class picture.Bobby C.12-08-2007
DG, Aroostook County's 2,000 egg layers (chickens) salute you. I encourage COMers to buy "organic" eggs at least once as a taste experiment. I did. I've never fried 3 eggs in a row. I'll never go back to "factory" chicken eggs.Steve S.Reach Road12-08-2007
This article appeared in today's BDN and it's a must read. Dr. Donohue talks about eating eggs and why foods don't increase your blood cholesterol. This has been known by nutritionists for years, but somehow medical doctors continue to "practice" medicine in the dark ages. Read it and benefit. The same goes for wholesome, healthy, raw whole milk....DGPI12-08-2007
I turned to "Birds of Maine Field Guide" by Stan Tekiela. Would make a great Christmas present for serious birders. The Mall bookstore generally has it.Steve S.Reach Road12-08-2007
Looks to me like that is a Broad-Winged Hawk. It may be a Merlin but they are rare. Both are in my Smithsonian Birds of North America book. Pretty bird for sure. Merry Christmas :confused:KimRobinson12-08-2007
Ron, Looks like a broad-winged hawk to me.RonMass.12-08-2007
Ron, ... If it was about the size of a crow, the yellow spot on the nose makes me guess a Broad-winged Hawk. Supposedly they migrate, but maybe this one plans to stay over for Christmas.Steve S.Reach Road12-08-2007
Becky....Pete wanted to thank you for the birthday wish!! Glad to hear that your Uncle is getting better.Kim DelanoRobinson12-08-2007
Hello Everyone, My family and I were out and about today looking for a Christmas tree. While we were out, we saw this bird and can't figure out what it is. Do any of you know if it is an owl, a hawk.??? I can't find it in any of my books at home. Thanks! RonRonFt. Fairfield12-08-2007
Cows on the Higgins Road. Owners Wayne and Pam Sweetser. Thanks neighbors for lunch today.Steve S.Reach Road12-08-2007
Mona i reciently visited Tenlee at her new apartment . She was a very gracious host . You will fall in love with the view of the kennebec river . the cats give life to the setting , they get into everything . If you leave your overnight bad open it will become a cats bed ! hope you enjoy your stay steve rstevepawtucket rhodeisland12-08-2007
Steve the two entries one about Stoves and the one about the sun are beatuful Prose and worth saving I really liked them! thank you :-)Judy HardyTo Steve12-08-2007
Rick that pic of the BBQ chips make my mouth water,,,mmmmmmm very good they are. Can't find any like it here. :(Brenda12-08-2007
Webmaster, I have no problem opening any of the pics.Brenda12-08-2007
For those who have asked about Gary Carter - he has been removed from the critical care unit - YAHOO! Pete, happy birthday sweetie :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-08-2007
Jeff: Success at last! Thanks for your help.SandyMid-coast12-08-2007
DG..tell her the plain ones are free..the BBQ costs $50.00..Bobby C.12-08-2007
Webmaster, to answer your question - yes, indeed, once I enter my handle and password, it does what it should.daisy12-08-2007
Rick B....BBQ? I'm dead now. karen will send me poison pills to swallow with my breakfast. What can I do to live another day?DGPI12-08-2007
Webmaster, Every once in awhile i have to put my user name and pass word in. I have remember my pass word checked so sometimes I only have to click ok, it doesn't happen very often, but I can get in.Mona12-08-2007
Thanks for the note Lloyd and Daisy! Daisy, the sign-in message is normal for enlarging pictures on page 2 and beyond. What I'm really interested in is if, once you enter your correct username and password, does it work? If you could check again and let me know I'd appreciate it. Thanks! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-08-2007
Webmaster, just tried to enlarge pic from 3 pages back and got the 'sign in' message, despite just having posted my previous message.daisy12-08-2007
Nice pic from Mars Hill camera; the clouds breaking after a storm is always a welcome sight. Dan E, yet another book to add to my list of 'need to read!' Thanks for info on old telephone system, as well. The 4 inches of snow that we had this week is now melting and the lawns are a spring green color! You folks in the County are going to have wait a while for that to happen.daisy12-08-2007
WEBMASTER, THE PICTURES WORK FINE FOR ME EVERYWHERE ON THE SITE. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYD12-08-2007
Bobby, good point! I'm also wondering if other members of the site are able to click on and enlarge pictures on page 2 and beyond of this guestbook? Anyone?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-08-2007
Sandy, Re: 26400, please email me (jclark@crownofmaine.net) and I'll do my best to get the problem resolved for you. ThanksWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-08-2007
Re passwords und pictures stuff..don't forget to check the remember my password box. Also.. don't forget your password..you may have to enter it anyway... on some pages.Bobby C.12-08-2007
If you're interested in the technology of the old telephone systems like those described in McMahon's book, The Telephone Museum in Ellsworth has saved several large and important switching systems that had served towns in Maine. They have reconstructed a #5 Crossbar from Belfast, a #3 Crossbar from Bradford, and the entire central office of The Island Telephone Company which served Frenchboro. You can make calls from one exchange to another and watch the relays kick in as the call is routed to its destination. http://ellsworthme.org/ringring/exhibits.htmlDan EArlington, MA12-08-2007
Dan E re kid who called :D Throughout history(not just American) dumb peeples have been afraid of smart peeples and because dumb peeple (there being more of them) have controlled power, resources,politics ect...smart peeple get burned whenever they do anything at all..it takes about 20 years for them to get vindicated. If I were the President I would call that kid and say,"Hey kid! You want a job?"Bobby C.12-08-2007
Arch & Bobby C...Re: 26394 If you loved the story of the kid who called Bush, you'll appreciate the book "Loving Little Egypt" by Thomas McMahon. It's about a young man named Mourly Vold, a nearly blind physics prodigy who in the early 1920s discovers a way to tap into the long-distance telephone lines and set up a communications network with other blind people nationwide — to the horror of William Randolph Hearst, who believes they're part of a Mexican anarchist plot to infiltrate the U.S. Conspiracy theories and xenophobia...two long-standing American traditions.Dan EArlington, MA12-08-2007
Has anyone heard how Gary Carter is doing after his operation?MVC12-08-2007
DG, Talked to Karen last night and she said she got the CHIPS. When she opened the package you had sent PLAIN CHIPS not BBQ. Wasn’t deal for BBQ? She was telling me she really disappointed and almost in tears for not getting BBQ. Looks like you need to head back to the post office and mail the correct flavor. I have attached a picture of the correct bag for you to print off when you go to the store so you can have a picture for reference. The saga continues.Rick B12-08-2007
I just read an article in the BDN, Re: snow removal in the downtown. The merchants want instant snow removal on the side walks, when the plows plow the streets the snow piles up in front of the side walks, dah, where else will it go? We have become a society who want everything NOw! I recall high snow banks all winter on main street before snow blowers. The public works dept. do come out at night and clean up the snow, but the priority is streets and roads. and there are merchants who never clean their side walks all winter. Be patient folks this is winter in the county.Mona12-08-2007
DG You are right about no talent. Most talk show hosts are the same way in my opinion.Ärch12-08-2007
Arch....Somehow I didn't read the story about the kid who deciphered Bush's number from that degenerate show. The only thing dumb about the kid is watching that horrible, dumb show. That degenerate has zero talent. I wonder how she got there anyway...DGPI12-08-2007
The COM system, a great one, does have a quirk or two. When I clicked on Arch's crow picture at 26386, I too had to confirm membership. Of all people. When I arise each day, the first creature I see looking at me ... is a crow.Steve S.Reach Road12-07-2007
Webmaster: Yes, it does do that, but when I click on, the box just keeps popping up. When I finally say "well, to hell with this" and click the close "x" box...I am automatically sent to "For members only" site. As I've said before....frustrating.SandyMid-coast12-07-2007
MLC and Sandy, re 26393: All pictures on the first page of the guestbook are publicly accessible and don't require a password. The ones on page 2 and beyond do. But it should pop up and ask you for a username and password. Does it not do this? If you have forgotten your username and password please email me and I'll be happy to send them to you. Thanks!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-07-2007
BC I figured the kid was a relation of "Captain Crunch" from the 70s. I guess the kid was dumb, if I had the chance I would not want to talk to him but I sure would give him a talking to. :DÄrch12-07-2007
Meredith Libby Carr: I have had the same problem for some time. Glad to hear that I'm not the only subscriber who does!SandyMid-coast12-07-2007
Arch ya.. that's how he got it I watched the show and you could hear the tones..slow it down and transpose mit software and you got it. Ain't so much different tones anymore, but milliseconds difference in timing. I don't understand why the kid called tho'. Who the hell wants to talk to Bush anyway?Bobby C.12-07-2007
MLC..It's not the crows..you got to go to computer clicking classes. Clicking iz an art. Jest like painting.Bobby C.12-07-2007
Yah Gotta Love it Teen Calls Bush’s Secret Phone; Creates Security Scare An Icelandic teen, MSNBC reports, figured out President Bush’s private phone number, and called it recently, leaving a message saying he was the president of Iceland and wanted Bush to call him back. When police visited the teen, after being alerted by Secret Service, he would not say how he learned the top-secret number. Sources are speculating that he somehow deciphered the code from when Jenna Bush called her parents during a recent taping of the Ellen show.Ärch12-07-2007
Webmaster, How come I can occasionally click on a picture on the guestbook and I can enlarge the picture so I can see it. Other times I can't get to the picture without it saying that my membership has expired, which I recently paid for a couple of years. Maybe one of Steve's crows is hanging onto a wire too tightly and not letting the waves get through - something like that! :DMeredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine12-07-2007
Sixty-six years ago (today) the Japanese hit Pearl Harbor. Despite global climate change, I still love Hilo, Hawaii (lived there for a year). See http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/Steve S.Reach Road12-07-2007
Carma re naughty ur nice. I been a little bit of both..I tried to be good all the time but never happens with me.Bobby C.12-07-2007
Bobby C ~ I didnt know what JH was talking about re: Tea Party but then I watched the news and they talked about it. Now I'm informed. :D Have you been "Good" or "Naughty" this year Bobby? Santa knows all... :pCarmaHollis12-07-2007
Waldo....You're right with all of the names on that '51 photo.DGPI12-07-2007
Tomorrow at 1 p.m. a Memorial Service will be held for a dear friend in Bridgton, Maine. Bob was an extra odinary man of many talents and his death will be a loss to the community, as well as his family. Bob never traveled north to Aroostook, but was struck by the County's beauty shown in Paul Cyr's calendar (we gave early Christmas gifts this year). Please hold a thought for my dear friend Sally and their children.daisymid atlantic12-07-2007
Bobby C., ... I could buy 35 pound bags (bottom shelf), but crows aren't worth throwing my back. New Hampshire once had a bounty on crows. People started climbing trees to gather crows' eggs to incubate; then they turned the chicks in for payment. Unlike most laws, this one was repealed. Arch, ... chase cars? Interesting drive to town. Speed limit on the Reach Road is 45 mph. Crows can top that.Steve S.Reach Road12-07-2007
BC I think Steve is gonna have a bunch of birds that bite and chase cars.Ärch12-07-2007
Courtship in 1866 ... P. Burtt will appreciate this. In that year's Maine Farmers' Almanac, a reader wrote in to the editor. "Mr. Punch advises ladies, when being courted, not to object to the moderate use of tobacco. They should recollect that where there is a flame, there must be smoke." Just added a piece to "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" (discussion section) about open fireplaces. As a kid, I can sure remember sitting next to one.Steve S.Reach Road12-07-2007
Steve and Paul Cyr are gonna be responsible for creating a dog food bubble.Bobby C.12-07-2007
Tenlee (re-26362): I doubt that we've met. Have lived in Bath these past 12 yrs. having moved from MA after many years..I was, however, born and brought up in the county.SandyMid-coast12-07-2007
The only one that could make this out of stock is Bobby C :DN CS S FL12-07-2007
Thank you Meta and Waldo...you're absolutly right, it is Donnie Delong!! I just couldn't come up with "Donnie". Yes, Waldo, I think you're correct on those you named in the picture. I'm glad, Meta, that you're back in P.I. and contented. I feel that way being down here. I love this area and have met some wonderful people here. If I ever came back to "the county", I would want to live in P.I. You all have a nice day!pjbrunswick12-07-2007
Thought this was a great Pic. Reminded me of PI winter. Caption I made was..."I said I was looking for a MOUSE, not a MOOSE"! :DSuperbill01Orlando Fl12-07-2007
26348 Carma My defect is being able to see a point of view on both sides of any argument..for me arguments about public money and how it's spent are fun and often funny and not political..Democracy is a mess sometimes..(well almost all the time)..but you gotta be prepared to get beat up once in awhile..jest put on yur Earl Ridout T-Shirt and show up a town meeting and start axing hard questions..they hate that,but that's how freedom works.Bobby C.12-07-2007
PJ..I am fine and thank you for asking. I returned "home" after living in southern Maine and Mid-Maine for 8 years and it am very content here. As Dick DeLong said he was one of "those Mapleton guys...I think it is Donnie DeLong (now Dr. DeLong) that is in the picture. It's fun to see pictures when we were kids and to note how some really didn't change that much in looks.MetaPI12-07-2007
The snow looks beautiful, but then I don't have to drive to work in it either. It's time to get Paul Cyr's calendar out and put all of those 2008 appointments on it. Thank you Paul. Tell your good friend "Bud" we said hello and keep warm. Does he have all his Christmas decorations up and out? He said he does enjoy the Holidays. Have a great day. Susan and JoeSusan12-07-2007
Steve, those low xylophone sounds from your corvid seem like something a raven would "say." Do crows make that sound, too? We have bluejays around here sounding somewhat like a xylophone or bell-lyre at times, too. It's a real surprise to hear such music from a jay bird!Waldo L12-07-2007
PJ, you might have meant DONALD Delong, rather than Dick. He's near the middle of the pack and looks like he's laughing or saying something. Isn't that Clarron McPherson in the front row, just to Louie Amero's left? Helena Jordan on the left end of the third row. Is that Mary Woodworth in back about even with the teacher's right shoulder and Barney James, right end of the 2nd row?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-07-2007
Drove home today with a 20-pound bag of dog food in the back of the pickup. A lone crow watched as I unloaded. He/she/it made a sound like the low notes on a xylaphone. Looking up to confirm the source, this crow repeated two taps. I think the crow said "I'm one of yours (unlike these 50+ others). Feed us to spring, and we'll bring our chicks by to visit next summer."Steve S.Reach Road12-06-2007
Peggy, I just talked to Sharon, she remembers you and knows your brother, she's going to show me your picture from the year book.Mona12-06-2007
Mona I think you should refer your statement to Arch. He’s the one who said it, not me.AL12-06-2007
'Tis the season to be jolly, Please! Political debates in the discussion forum! Thank you. fa la la la la, la la la la.Tenlee12-06-2007
Peggy, I'll say hi to Sharon for you. Al, I apologise, I read Arch's entry as coming from you. I do agree with Arch, We've had way to much politics on here it's a no win discussion. the weather is always a safe subject, I think.Mona12-06-2007
Arch You were the one who said in posting 26325, you were losing your rights under DHS, and I just asked you what rights were you referring to. And you led me afar with your answers. No offense was intended or wished-for by my postings.AL12-06-2007
Hi Mona--I'm finally getting back to you--a Sharon Buckingham graduated from Easton a year before me--probably the same Sharon--say hi to her for me. My brother, Rick Green, still lives in Easton. Do you know him? I really love this site--I log on every day and look at PI Main Street!! Gives me a little taste of home!!Peggy FieldO'side, Ca12-06-2007
Well said Arch, only hope it works! (Again) lolTenlee12-06-2007
Al, I am dying of laughter, what a statement you just made, how could you ever make a statement like that? from what I can gather we are all wrong and your right. no way!Mona12-06-2007
I was sure there was a dick delong that was at training school. hmmm, can anyone help me out here? Meta, how are you? Also, I was the one who spotted Marigan, not Jack :Dpjbrunswick12-06-2007
Al This is neither the time or the place for a political debate so let it go, the whole world is wrong and you are right. NOTÄrch12-06-2007
Sentence should have read "...unless you're talking,on the telephone, with foreigners..."Al12-06-2007
Trying to change the subject from politics once again....Sandy. Do I know you? Did you say you live in Bath?TenleeBath, ME12-06-2007
Arch I Googled your reference, and all I found was a lot of anti-Bush banter, with no specific rights identified as being lost, and no mention of what part of the constitution was being violated. Or that DHS was violating the constitution, or that the constitution needed to be amended in order for DHS to do what it is or was doing. There was a lot of talk of boogy-man surveillance against people who want to destroy the U.S., but that doesn’t affect you or me, unless you’re talking to foreigners who are our enemies. I just don’t feel I’m losing any of my specific rights because of DHS actions. What am I missing?AL12-06-2007
Al All you have to do is put G W Bush domestic surveillance in Google and read for yourself. You might not care but we are under as much or more surveillance as they were in Nazi Germany in the 30s and 40s.Ärch12-06-2007
Steve & Mona: So what do we in Maine see with our new term limits? Members who are seeking new and different positions. A way of making term limits ineffective. I guess a perfect example of that would be our former Speaker of the House. Get in, in any way you can, to keep those benefits active.SandyMid-coast12-06-2007
Mona I went back and re-read my posting to determine how I was “name calling” anybody. I couldn’t find any “name calling”. I found Reid and Pelosi for names, but I wouldn’t classify that as “name calling”. I was referring to the leaders of the out of power opposition, (Senate and House) who happened to be named Reid, and Pelosi. Am I missing something here? If that is “name calling”, I apologize.AL12-06-2007
Hi Mona, either is fine. Many Thanks!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-06-2007
JH~ My husband does haul Poland Spring Water but he works for RC Moore out of Scarborough. :-)CarmaHollis12-06-2007
Webmaster, Do you want the membership checks made out to you or The crown of Maine, mine will soon be due.Mona12-06-2007
To: Jim And Linda....I've received your email inquiring about your subscription but am unable to reply because you didn't include your email address or phone number. ThanksWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-06-2007
Folks, I'll eat crow if I'm wrong, but Maine Legislators are termed out in 8 years ... two years short of vesting in the Maine State Retirement. A few have changed Chambers to get the necessary 10 years, but that's not easy to do. Why do you think the referendum was to boost the limit to 12 years??????Steve S.PI12-06-2007
Sandy, Maine does have term limits, they tried to vote it out in Nov. but didn't succeed, Were not as dumb as they think we are.Mona12-06-2007
Most politicians in Maine, may have started out with good intentions and somehow lost their purpose. Now it is simply keeping term limits at bay so that they may enjoy the state retirement benefits, which will not happen if term limits are implemented. This most certainly is the case with all governments...local, state and federal.SandyMid-coast12-06-2007
Carma I am sorry I guess I mixed you up with another commer that had a hubby that worked for POLAND Spring that is where the TEA Party is according to the Bangor News Paper ;-)JH12-06-2007
Al, I'm not Arch but you a very free with your name calling, both sides of the house and senate have been screaming about the constitution being trampled by the present administration. this is not a one side issue, there isn't an honest politician in all of Washington. They all need to go home and stay there, without thrier big fat pensions.Mona12-06-2007
JH~TEA Party? I'm not sure if your like Bobby C :D and take you seriously or not ;-) I dont leave Fairwood circle long enough to know whats going on in this town...CarmaHollis12-06-2007
Presque Isle's Annual Report (2006) shows $10.5 million property taxes collected ... $1,099 per man, woman, and child. Last night, not a soul stood to question any item in the proposed 2008 budget. December 17th is the last chance to speak. I'm tempted. I see a $5,000 gift to LEAD (Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development), a $17,850 contribution to NMDC (who have lobbied to attract new food processing plants, presumably along the river), and a new $25,000 expense for "management audit."Steve S.Reach Road12-06-2007
Arch Re: 26325, second paragraph. I’d be interested in knowing what right(s) you thought you had that has been taken away from you by DHS. Are you suggesting that rights guaranteed to us by our constitution are being taken away, without amending the constitutions to allow it? If that were the case, why is not the leadership of the out of power opposition hollering and calling for an amendment to the constitution or declaring what DHS is doing is unconstitutional? I would think that Reid and Pelosi would be all over DHS if they thought DHS was doing something unconstitutional. When responding, remember, the elves are listening in the walls.AL12-06-2007
Sandy...Yes, term limits!. Stop the "good ol' boy" network. Stop career politicians. Stop Washington from destroying this country. Both sides of the aisle are corrupt and should be summarily relieved of their jobs. Jail sentence for many. Heads off for several........DGPI12-06-2007
Mona: AMEN!!SandyMid-coast12-06-2007
PJ My schooling was all in Mapleton. did not attend training school. sorryDick DeLong12-06-2007
Term limits, term limits! And we should be allowed to approve any pay raise, who of us ever got to raise own own wages? I would give them all a cut right now. When you get 165,000 a year and have 3 day wrok week, opps not work just a free for all and no bills passed. if our children acted like these clowns we'd take them out behind the barn and spank them.Mona12-06-2007
Carma are you going to the TEA party in Poland Springs?JH12-06-2007
:-) Hi, This is a great site, I look at it everyday,and can't wait to see more. Keep up the great site and God Bless All. ThanksRaymond GuerinN.A.Ma.12-06-2007
Mainer: As to the band-aid, sometimes we do have to be rescued from our own ignorance. That is exacly what term limits would accomplish. And please keep in mind that not everyone voted for the current administration. I recall that both recent elections were very close. And most certainly this applies to local and state issues! DG: Presque Isle certainly does not have a monopoly on assinine spending! We, in Bath, have a landfill dilemma which will certainly negatively effect every middle-income taxpayer in the city. It goes on......and on! Term limits will be on my agenda whatever election comes up.SandyMid-coast12-06-2007
Jack, sorry my sister and I didn't catch up with you while we were in Bangor. By the time we got through going through what I had to do we were pretty tired. Hit the bed about 7:30. Left there this morning at 7:30 and got home quite early. Thanks again for the offer and hope to see you when you hit PI the next time.SherryPI12-06-2007
Anyone interested, type in Google federal assistance to recipients in Maine and see where some of your federal taxes go in the State. Down in the bottom right hand side in search criteria, click on level of detail and click on complete. HMMM Veddy Interestink as they used to say on Laugh-in.Ärch12-06-2007
Amy, I still see Mike once in awhile, she comes to pick up my neighbors to grocery shop and Dr. appointments.Haven't had an apportunity to talk with her since she moved.Mona12-06-2007
Mona, yes I did go to the Carter reunions on Mapleton Daze weekends until I moved away from the area in 2000. My mother is Launa (Carter) Dube and my grandparents were Alfred "Mike" and Myrtle Carter. A tidbit of information--Arthur nicknamed his wife "Mike" after my grandfather-whom he said was just about his favorite uncle. Like I said..just an interesting tidbit of trivia. :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine12-06-2007
Term Limits are just a band aid to cover up the real problem...you and me. Our elected officials are a reflection of us. If we do not like them and if they are destroying our city and state and town why do we keep electing them?? Most americans are just as spend happy as the politicians. They live pay check to pay check and buy stuff they can ill afford. Why should the politicians we send into office be any different? Do we have a right to expect them to be? As steve points out, no one ever goes to city council meetings to challenge how the money is spent. Or school board meetings. We would all rather complain then do anything about it! Me included.Mainer12-06-2007
I think local City hall renovations come right out of the property taxes, not from Gov. funding, which would still be our tax money. If they can't find a wat to spend it locally, the Stete will and of course our wonderful federla Gov. Looking at all the "earmarks" it is dissusting to say the least. let get rid of them all and start all over. TERM LIMITS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE.Mona12-06-2007
I love the coon skin cap in front row of picJH12-06-2007
Arch..26325 Forget the Babyboomers this guy has woke up the babies. He knows where the money goes and a lot of other stuff as well. http://youtube.com/watch?v=9LZyHoAPL3MBobby C.12-06-2007
Arch, I share your sentiments totally.marciagainesville, fl12-06-2007
Jack..you're GOOD! I also can see Marigan's head sticking up further to the back. I can't believe how little Dana has changed over the years.Meta12-06-2007
Quick Update on the Keybank Cam: I spoke with our ISP today regarding the install date and was informed it will probably be sometime in early January. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-06-2007
re:training school picture....Isn't that Dick Delong in the 3rd row? I'm standing, I think the 4th row, behind the boy who has something covering part of his face. I think that's Marigan Hanscom just to the left of me. Is Chuck Staples first name Justin?pjbrunswick12-06-2007
I just read the article about the lost hunter found in Western Maine. Makes me think about how many "Snowmobiler goes through ice" reports will be in Monday's paper after this weekend! :-(FLYROD12-06-2007
DG That is why the (FREE), we get the same song and dance routine down here about the money from DHS. We as tax payers come good for it but at least it goes for something to benefit the tax payer and not for a two front war. The DHS money has guidelines (loose) on how it should be spent and it is to PI's advantage to use it because if they turn it down someone else will take it and blow it on FD and PD goodies. I am not as worried about the tax money squandered as I am the rights we are slowly but surely losing to DHS. We are a rich country as far as money is concerned and the money is replaceable. Our rights were earned over the course of the last two hundred and some odd years and are being slowly but surely taken from us since 9/11. That should worry all of us.Ärch12-06-2007
Arch...Good question. First of all, there AIN't no free money, to put it in street lingo. Federal, state and city governments like to think and make us think it (money) falls from the sky. Anytime the city wants to spend great gobs of money which is frequent, the city officials always emphasize the small part of the money which is contributed by an outside source and very much minimize the lion's share which will be spent by the taxpayer.DGPI12-06-2007
I had a Mrs. Canders for 2nd grade at Zipple. Any relation to the "Molly Canders" in the photo? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-06-2007
1ST row:molly jean canders,pat marquis,paul cummings,louis amero,?,gary campbell.2nd row:chuck staples,dana dorsey,dick crandall.3RD row:me far right head sticking out.jack boulierholden,me.12-06-2007
Mona...e-mail me at rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI12-06-2007
DG, Send me your e mail address and I'll fill you in on the remodeling project.Mona12-06-2007
DG How much of that money for police and fire is from tax money and how much is (FREE) money from DHS funds?Ärch12-06-2007
There are only three I can identify are front row from the left...Molly Jean Canders and Patsy Marquis. I also see Dana Dorsey in second row second from right. The "Cuningham Kids" didn't meet up with the "Training School kids" until the 6th grade when the two schools were merged.Meta12-06-2007
Here's a great 1951 photo taken down by the B&A Station. Lots of future members of PIHS of '59 standing being looked after by Training School's 5th-grade teacher, Hope Ellis. What I'd like to do is offer a brand new car to anyone who ID's all correctly, but I'm not going to.....hehehe.DGPI12-06-2007
Steve S....Yeah, I heard one of the councilors mention a new bridge. New bridges, new cop cars every year, fire trucks coming out their ears, video cameras for those cars, bullet-proof vests for drug dogs, more money to reconfigure City Hall (AGAIN after 7-8 years....spending money like drunken sailors. The very worst was the purchase of a $750,000 fire truck which has little practical value and used very, very seldom. No wonder many who would buy homes in P.I. do so in other, surrounding communities to avoid the high taxes. And then the city claims it has few dollars to clean the sidewalks of snow in a timely fashion....Somehow, most councilors are reluctant to say "no" the police and fire requests. Suppose they fear reprisal?DGPI12-06-2007
Mona.....my Star Herald is usually about two weeks late in arriving out here, but I read the "whole thing"! I really enjoy reading and seeing what's going on "back home"; Im looking forward to JRC's article. I wish DG had more time to pen more articles; he does make everything he writes most interesting! And, we all were so busy chatting, I forgot to get his last book while I was in his office with you in August?!C-JColorado Springs12-06-2007
For those of you who are away and wonder what Steve is talking about about. My question is, is change being fought for a reason or just because it is change. http://www.vhb.com/aroostook/committee.htmÄrch12-05-2007
Sometimes I think Presque Isle people are asleep. They may awaken to an easterly bybass ... and an extra bridge. Hello! Next City Council meeting is the 17th, 6 p.m.Steve S.Presque Isle12-05-2007
I forgot to mention to those of you that get the Star Herald, there is a great article in there by JRC.Mona12-05-2007
Karen, At long last,DG will think twice before he makes those promises, all over an photo and I still don't know how he got it or what the occasion was. Enjoy!Mona12-05-2007
DG Thank You the chips arrived today you are now safe! I hope you can sleep now. I guess I could say also don't run anymore contest!!! HA Rick B Michelle is coming to visit me for the first time in 28 years never has been here before. Mona and Tenlee Crunch Crunch! Thanks for all your support on this Amy I wish I had a face to place on you did you ever go to the Carter Family reunions in PI?Karen Costello Beaulieu12-05-2007
Had dinner in the "Horn of Plenty" Restaurant in Island Falls last weekend - all our meals were scrumptious! :D As we were being seated, a woman was leaving with quite a bit of professional-looking camera equipment hanging around her neck. Come to find out, she was doing an article for Downeast Magazine.... not sure how in-depth it will be, but imagine - Downeast Magazine in lil' ol' Island Falls in Aroostook County! :cool: (Supposed to be in February's issue)FLYROD12-05-2007
Judy, we had a client from Seattle yesterday, I was told it was bad there. I will be thinking of you all, stay safe.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-05-2007
Judy, We're all glad to hear you're OK.Steve S.Reach Road12-05-2007
still 6 feet of water over interstaes no school wind knocked down Bonneville power lines people have no homes ans food nothing by the thousands levies burst parts of Seattle too.. cattle and horses dead in water it looks like hurrican New Orleans here so we ask for your thoughts and prayers in our state and in Oregon.. :-(JHardy12-05-2007
hope you can see thisJHardy12-05-2007
To Rick B. in Vancouver Wa. are you and yours safe and dry we escaped because we are not near water and have an old established neighborhood but we are unable to get to Winlock to see family but they are okay and My "son" has to either drive 7 hours over the passes or fly to Portland to his other office he mabages Freightsystems on the west coast hope you are okay.. say hi let us know you are okay :confused:Judy HardyTacoma12-05-2007
forgot to tell you what they did - replaced the aorta and a triple by pass.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska12-05-2007
I have just spoken with my Aunt Sandra and Aunt Sue. Gary Carter has just come out of surgery and they will wake him in about two hours. They have thanked all of you for your prayers. WIll keep you posted.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey12-05-2007
Hold it folks! We really do have an energy problem! The VanBuren webcam was made by Hubbles peeple and has advanced tech stuff imbedded..shows the sun as having blue dwarf tendencies..gonna be a tough winter..forget the war..gotta start taking applications fur a new sun.Bobby C.12-05-2007
My family and I would like to thank all of the folks for their comments about my father and for their prayers. It was very comforting. Thanks Mona glad you enjoyed the article.JRCPI12-05-2007
JRC, Great article in the Star Herald.Mona12-05-2007
In Dec. issue of U.S. News a study of 18,000 high schools were made to see which ones prepare kids best for college, School of Science and Math, Limestone, Me. was 35th it also made 9th in Match schools. And on a state by state test only 1,748 passed and Maine was 10th. Pretty inpressive.cheryl12-05-2007
Snowing here outside of the District; melting on the roadways, but sticking on the lawns/grass. Morning Post had a site those folks shopping for toys might want to check out re:safety of same. www.healthytoys.orgdaisy12-05-2007
Jack, re 26287....I emailed you instructions on joining the site. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-05-2007
Whoa! That's Mr.Pasqual of Boston Shoe?! Man! Us kids went thru a bunch of those shoes..A famous man of PI!Bobby C.12-05-2007
Jack Pasqual.....I know your P.I. history, but others don't. Give 'em some....Want me to post a picture of Boston Shoe?DGPI12-05-2007
BC You are right, Everclear is as bad as WWIIs Torpedo Juice that my Old Man used to talk about. I don,t drink hard stuff anymore, the last hard drink I had was a double Bacardi Silver Label back in 80 or 81. Coors has to suffice now.Ärch12-04-2007
We have a recipe for Kahlua.. Use Everclear instead of Vodka.. We call it OOOAAAA Kahlua. Couple of these and you are buzzed :-) Don't have to age either.Rick BVancouver, WA12-04-2007
Arch sounds like a White Russian to me.tenlee12-04-2007
Bring it slow Arch..that's advanced medicine..not for the romantic types. Gunfighters only.Bobby C.12-04-2007
Coffee Brandy Buncha sissies, down here the favorite is Everclear with Kahlua chaser :DÄrch12-04-2007
So..re Allens.. Let's say if it's snowing a lot and you can't do much else.. Get under the covers..light sum candles ..have a couple sips of "Allens" and get it on.. Huh..I jest thought of something..we do that in Hurricanes down here. And then we get up in the morning and scratch our butts and start a new life. It's fun.Bobby C.12-04-2007
want to re-join. have new e-mail and new address.Jack Pasqual12-04-2007
Yes, Allen's Coffee Brandy is the official Maine drink. And it is called Fat "arse" in the glass, or gorilla juice in my area. Just so happens one of my cats likes it too :-)Tenlee12-04-2007
Sandee...re coffee brandy To us males it's..(er.. this one might not make it webmaster) "Lotsa ass ina glass." Bring it Meta! Hey! I'm gonna get crucified here if anybody in my house reads this.Bobby C.12-04-2007
Oh, Oh, I know someone who likes her coffee Brandy, only Allens though. isn't that right T.G.?mona12-04-2007
BC: Beware of Meta's invitation....here in Maine, Coffee Brandy is called "Fat Ass in a Glass"!! Consider this fair warning!! :DSandyMid-coast12-04-2007
Hey Bobby, you're welcome anytime...especially during winter..you're a survivor like the rest of us. I'll go riding around with you in a snowstorm..cept up this way it's Coffee Brandy, the official drink of Maine...double dare...Meta12-04-2007
:-) Offering a handshake to Karen Beaulieu. Greetings to a cousin in law I guess you could say. Your mother-in-law's father, Maurice, was my grandfather's brother. So, I guess that would make us cousin's a couple of times removed. :-) ;-) :D Anyhow, thanks to DG for posting that Carter family picture on here. Loved seeing some of the relatives in their younger days. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine12-04-2007
why all the worry the pats will win as did the sox. i have never wavered on the wins. when they are down all i have ever said you have to believe in the team wich ever it is. as you can see iam a true fan.dtphx az12-04-2007
Captured here..this is what I miss. Nothing on the road but me.. A beautiful gray day and blowing snow..a pint of Brandy under the seat and no cellphone.Bobby C.12-04-2007
Paul, That large snow removal machine may have alarmed the crows.Steve S.Reach Road12-04-2007
Paul, those were the most beautiful pics you took last night. Of course the snow added to it but they were very nice.Brenda12-04-2007
Yes, Gary is the eldest son of Bill Carter. Brother of Dennis and Kevin. One memory of Bill is one time when he was doing some work in the bathroom of my grandparents (Alfred and Myrtle Carter) home when I was about maybe five or six. I remember him doing some of the tiles near the bathtub. I remember him sitting in the bathtub and looking at me telling me he was in there getting dry cleaned. I just remember him as having quite a sense of humor. Anyhow, JRC-wish I could have made the trip up to your dad's services today. Due to the weather and some health problems my husband is having right now, we couldn't make the trip. Am there in spirit, however....take care.Amy CyrLeeds, maine12-04-2007
Tenlee and Judy, Tenlee's father had a very bad experience on sewer hill on a piece of cardboard in his younger days. someone had thrown a can away with the top still attatched, he went right over it and it cut threw the cardboard his clothing and sliced his butt. that was the end of cardboard for him. we bought the girls plastic sleds, Tenlee you were suppose to use them!Mona12-04-2007
LOL Judy! Oh yes I agree re: Big and Little Killer. My cousin (Stanley Winslow) used to take me down those on snowmobiles too! It was So Scary! We also used to slide on cardboard down "the Sewer hill".Tenlee12-04-2007
Tenlee this looks like Big Killer and sewer hill sledding weather! I was looking at the pictures in the Bangor paper I remember using cardboard boxes cut in big pieces and sliding down the hills also on the farm we used to tobagan from the roof tops.. it was fun! :-)Judy H.12-04-2007
The house on Third Street looks like Ray Lamoreau's.Wayne12-04-2007
I don't know who lives there now, but wasn't that Dr. Boone's old house on 3rd street?AL12-04-2007
To P.Burtt yes whew! my husband had fingernail prints on his knee!! what a game...Judy H12-04-2007
PAUL CYR.. that is soooooooooo beautiful those snow pictures what a wonderful gift you gave us.. thank you so very much.. God Bless.. beautiful just beautiful.. :-)JUdy H12-04-2007
Ed, I really thought that it could be on Third Street! That was my first thought. I went for a walk one time with Dave Merritt on that street and barely spoke. He must have thought, does this girl even know how to talk??!!Pam12-04-2007
Dick, I don't know who Gary's father is, but Rebecca may be able to tell you, her aunt Sandra is married to Gary.Mona12-04-2007
Pam....that house is on Third St. across the street from DG....EdEllsworth12-04-2007
Mona. Is the Gary Carter being refered to blls son from Mapleton. He was a very good friend when we were in school.Dick DeLong12-04-2007
Paul Cyr - The picture of the big white house with the 3 lighted green trees, where is that? I shared that last set of photos with a coworker so she can set as background, she loves them. Thanks, they are beautiful.Pam12-04-2007
LIKE TO SEE MY HOME STATE IS DOING.GEorge E RobshawBRUNSWICK.ME12-04-2007
Whew! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-04-2007
DG, Thanks for keeping us posted on Gary, seems like it hasn't been very long that they all spent time there with lionel (he's my nephew). Will keep them in our prayers.Mona12-04-2007
Rebecca....I'll keep you and others informed on Gary's progress. I'll do a few postings here on COM. They'll start out real early this morning to avoid traffic. Looks like the snow is done and the roads are likely to be safe...I think Sandra and Gary are following Lional and Shelly...DGPI12-04-2007
DG, Mona, Tenlee...all your snow looks absolutely beautiful, but I'm glad it's there and not here! The storm we were expecting over the weekend ended up blowing your way...no snow here in The Springs but other parts of the state had a few feet. Pike's Peak is barely covered at this point! I'm just hoping for one nice "dusting" for the Christmas holidays so that when Charles arrives from California, he'll have an opportunity to enjoy (?) it.C-JColorado Springs12-04-2007
Rebecca! I can't believe I haven't told you THANX for calling me. I was in a moving process, got your message, and then forgot! My Bad! So, we ended up with about 8" of snow here on the coast today, but we had snow, then sleet, then snow...so there is a "wonderful" layer of ice under the latest snow. I love snow, love blizzards, when I don't have to travel, and know my family is safe. I just hate wondering and worrying! But, it is beautiful, and makes me feel all "Christmasy" lol....and hope it all goes away December 26th. LOL But, life is good. All of my family is safely tucked in tonight, so now I can sleep!TenleeBath, ME12-04-2007
Boys, DG I hope your proven correct. The roads for the trip down will be nasty - I'll keep my family in my prayers. Mona may call you tomorrow. Paul, I've been waiting for snow so I could call you to come visit ;-) NONE YETRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK12-04-2007
Up date on Carters Family Photo Left to right front row Winnie 9th born Betty 10th, Maurice, Eliabeth, Maxine 11th born Arnold 8th, Back Row, Myrtle 2nd born Arhtur 5h, Gladys First born Bill 4th, Kenneth 6th Irma 7th and Bud 3rd and two died at a young age Wow big family too bad we can't still have large familes!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA12-03-2007
On behalf of the family I wish to thank everyone for their comments on my dad's obit. We will surely miss him. My dad, Arthur and Bill were quite the comedians when they were together in a room the walls would tremble with laughter. Karen. The second person from the left in the front row of the Carter family photo is Betty. Irma is the lady standing next to my father.JRCPI12-03-2007
Karen C.B.....Coincidentally, Gary Carter is having open-heart surgery tomorrow in Bangor. Expected to be lots better after..DGPI12-03-2007
Karen, I didn't mean Maxine, the one next to Winnie is who I meant.Mona12-03-2007
Karen, It's really a small world, as I read Bud's obit, I had never made the connection with him and Arnold or Arthur, I met Arnold in the late 40's at Aroostok Valley Park at Bible camp, he called me this summer when he was home. Winnie and maxine are very familiar, probably at the same camp meeting. I met Arthur and Mike after I moved to Easton, they lived just across the street from me.Mona12-03-2007
DG The Carter Family starting from left fo right front row Winnie Carter Beaulieu ? Maurice,Grammie, Maxine Carter DiPierro, Arnold B/RMyrtle Arthur Gladys, Bill, Kenneth, Betty, Bud. This is my husbands family Aunts and Uncles. My Mother in Law Winnie is in FL trying to get a hold of her now. The line is busy. Will let you know if anything is different.Karen Costello Beaulieu12-03-2007
This is the Carter family from about 1960. I believe Bud is upper right standing. Arch and Dick D. can fill the names perhaps.DGPI12-03-2007
Mona ..The courts are cancelled? That's not good, down here that means that the guys who work for me have to stay in jail another day. I dunno what it means up there but down here it's a big buck loss. "LET MY PEOPLE GO!"Bobby C.12-03-2007
I just saw on the news that all the schools are canceled for tomorrow and the courts etc. I hear the wind starting to pick up. May be a good day to make some Christmas cookies.Mona12-03-2007
Bud Carters father, maurice Carter was one of 3 bus drivers in Mapleton in the 40's and 50's.Dick DeLong12-03-2007
Wow, my bus question got a response. Our driver (Bus #4) was Romeo Jandreau (who later died of a heart attack). We got stuck one late afternoon in a snowstorm on the Higgins Road. THREE of the giant MDOT plows came to our rescue inside 2 hours. A visibly tired (and very worried) MDOT driver literally ripped the bus door open, as we heard his partner hooking the chain under the front of the bus. When Romeo dropped me off (still hunched over the wheel), he said "tell your father, I'm going to have a drink tonight."Steve S.Reach Road12-03-2007
Steve....I remember the bus for the Parkhurst Siding area: Bus # 8 and Glenn Morin was the driver for all of my twelve grades. He was still driving when our oldest son started at Zipple School (we were living on my dad's farm on the Johnson Road at that time, the same home I'd grown up in). I believe that Glenn retired at the end of that school year. Pam, Brenda, Judy, Sandra, Diane, Joanna, David, Norm, Bob and his brothers, Rod, JRC and his brothers, and many, many more rode good ole' Bus # 8. I think even my Aunt Barb rode it, didn't you?!! :-)C-JColorado Springs12-03-2007
Thanks for the vide of the light parade it was so neat. Looks like you all are getting so much snow there. I do enjoy watching it from the cam that is about it.Brenda12-03-2007
:-) Watching the snow is beautiful. We were born and raised in Maine. Have been in Florida for 20 LONG years. We are coming "home" in 6 months to Limestone/Caribou area. Thanks for this site. :DRobert and Abby MoultonFlorida (YUK)12-03-2007
My sympathies also to the Carter family. Inside two years I have lost a mother and an uncle ... so I can share your feelings. Enjoy each day with family ... and nature. As Paul well knows, the white spots are snowflakes.Steve SutterPI12-03-2007
The spot in the middle is a Chickadee. School bus just went by ... SAD #1 got a full day in. Back in my day the Higgins/Reach Road bus was known as Bus #4. Can you remember your bus number?Steve S.Reach Road12-03-2007
JRC and family....our thoughts, prayers and love are with you on the loss of your dad (Merle "Bud" Carter). How well we remember him behind the counter of his store in Parkhurst Siding...always a smile and kind word for everyone who entered!Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeColorado Springs12-03-2007
Transition day went well. Pedigree dry adult dog food. Small crunchy bites. For strong muscles and teeth, and shiniest coat. Advanced antioxidant recipe (Vitamins C and E).Steve S.Reach Road12-03-2007
Richard Crowley, Colin Gamblin lives in Brewer, Maine on Rotherdale Rd. He owns his own refrigeration company.RonMass.12-03-2007
We have about 4 inches of snoe since 11am, the worst is yet to come with 35 mile an hour winds, that is blizzard conitions, it looks like from bangor south is the heaviest snow fall, 12 to 18 inches and for us 10 to 15, winter has arrived a a bit early, the snowmobiles will be out this week end.Mona12-03-2007
Oh, My, you all have that White stuff on the ground. Looks pretty. :D It is 56 here and Sunny a very nice day.Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-03-2007
a big "Thank You" to the one who sent me the pics of the Light parade. They are beautiful. Good job! :-)pjbrunswick12-03-2007
I have driven through PI once. I once had an employee that was from Presque Isle. I am wondering if anybody knows if he is living in Presque Isle ??? His name is Colin Gamblin he is in his mid too late forties. He worked at Potato service around 1968 or so. If any body knows give him this message.Richard CrowleyMassachusetts12-03-2007
My sister just said it is snowing hard there, wow I can see it on the webcam now. I kinda miss that. It's pretty.pacNashville, TN12-03-2007
Re: Jim Lyford---I remember him well. when I was 12 or 13 I used to drive a potato truck from a farm on the Reach Rd into Guerettes corner.. Jim drove another truck. When I finally got into HS my Dad thought I should take Driver's Ed to reduce Insurance rates. Of Course Jim taught me. He did not insist that I attend all the classes. Super GuyRADNS12-03-2007
My condolences also to the family of Bud Carter. What a nice store he had in Parkhurst Siding and a very nice family.Pam Ashley Campbell12-03-2007
My condolences to Jim and Robin Carter and the Carter family on the passing of Jim's father. God Bless you.Mona12-03-2007
YES Nipper.. Rca victrola!!! ;-)Guest Of Time12-02-2007
Joe and Mona I can't think or hear of Bud without thinking of that song. Bud was a character, I got to know him a little at a Star Herald Christmas party.Ärch12-02-2007
Arch,I almost know that song by heart from the Boy Scouts, I think thats the first one they teach at a campfire..and somtimes in the chow hall at suppertime..........I'll be singing it in my sleeptonight .... :rolleyes: :eek:JoeClearwater12-02-2007
OOOPS Record player way too large, dogs name was Nipper. This one is Gromit :D BC Yep Looks like it.Ärch12-02-2007
Arch..I think that's a knockoff.Bobby C.12-02-2007
Guest of time is it an RCA Victor record player and the animal an RCA dog?KBS12-02-2007
Paul's pictures are out of this worldBob JackmanGray, Maine12-02-2007
Arch, Tenlee still plays The Happy Wonderer on the piano, it is her uncles favorite.Mona12-02-2007
No Arch not even close ;-)Guest of Time12-02-2007
This it? I think the monkeys name was Ferd.Ärch12-02-2007
RE Bud Levitt How many remember his 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. 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!Ärch12-02-2007
does anyone know what this is and what the animals name was that went with it? :confused:Guest of Time12-02-2007
Yah ..Steve I havn't been doing too well on here lately..they are a fussy bunch. :mad:Bobby C.12-02-2007
Sorry Mona about Jim Lyford. He looked after friends and his family.Joe S.12-02-2007
Ron, Jim taught all four of my girls drivers ed. and ended up with the youngest as a daughter in law, and treated like his own, he wasa good guy and would have been in the legislature had he lived, his campagin was going great.Mona12-02-2007
Bobby C., Crows don't seem to like wreaths either. Fussy bunch.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
Mona, Jim Lyford was my driver's ed teacher in 1964. I remember talking about baseball. I have a vague recollection that he was a Yankee fan. Or perhaps he teased me about being one. When I taught at Cunningham, every year he would lend me a General Motors film about the workings of the internal combustion engine. The kids really liked it. He was a good guy.RonMass.12-02-2007
This link is on of the cam pages. There is one thing on the list that I am not famliar with and I don't feel like Gooogling right now. "Welcome to Acadia Wreath Company of Bar Harbor, Maine. We offer fresh, fragrant Maine balsam Christmas Wreaths, truck or car wreaths,centerpieces, kissing balls and advent wreaths."Bobby C.12-02-2007
Joe S., Jim was killed on the Fort Road coming for calling hours for another teacher he knew, May 1st,98.Mona12-02-2007
Jim Lyford was my instructor in PIHS Driver Ed. I remember reading he was trajectly killed in a moose collision on the Mapleton Road.Joe S.Stacyville12-02-2007
JH Harry Parks owned the dry cleaners for years and then Peter and Betty Briggs had it, That when it was on South main stree, my son in law and his brother bought the building and thats where thrier sandwich shop and stove shop is, thrier father and mother then bought the dr cleaners, Jim and Mary Lyford, Hal Lyford is married to my youngest daughter Gail. They have since sold it to Bob Palmer.Mona12-02-2007
Crows won't eat raisins.Steve S.PI12-02-2007
That was a great read very heart warming...Do any of you remember the owner of City Dry Cleaners? His name slipps my mind..My Aunt worked there for years as his presser and run the mangler. He could tell some stories too. He used to tell about taking some Boston tourists or relatives deer hunting and he'd spred some raisins in the fresh snow ahead of time.. then they would "track" the deer by the tell tale droppings he said he'd stop once in a while reach down and take a raisen or two smell them and eat them and then turn to the others and say "yep" that's buck he's just about 10 mins away" he and Fay Ladner sure could been the truth .. all in fun though :DJudy H.TO DAN E.12-02-2007
I remember the balding Bud Leavitt on Channel 8; can't recall a word he said. I may have been waiting for Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet, or Lassie Come Home! Never was much of a sportsman.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
For those of you who remember Bud Leavitt and Bill Gagnon, there is an interesting profile of Bud at this site. It contains a couple of fun anecdotes about Bill. http://www.bangormetro.com/media/Bangor-Metro/Summer-2007/Maines-Happy-Wanderer/Dan EArlington, MA12-02-2007
Judy, I think Bill Gagnon appeared on both shows. Red Hughes, of course, did his show from the WAGM studios in Presque Isle. Bud Leavitt's show originated in Bangor and was carried on WAGM. Bill Gagnon told great stories. I remember him well.Dan EArlington, MA12-02-2007
Re china....who is the responsible party for this exploitation of human beings and the environment? Walmart and other companies that own the factories and distribution systems? Or is it Joe Sixpack for going to wally world like cattle to a feeding troth?Mainer12-02-2007
When Red Hughes had a tv show on Ch 8 was the french accent fella Bill Ganon on his show or Bub Leavitts we sure used to like to hear him! .. do any of you remember that show!? :DJudy HTacoma12-02-2007
BH, So all these Chinese folks turned a nearby river black? The river is toast ... forever. Maybe there's an elderly person who remembers a frog chorus on its banks.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
I would have watched the parade but was at a Christmas party last night. Otherwise I probably would have just watched it on the cam as it was frigid! As promised here's the timelapse of the parade from the Skycam: http://www.crownofmaine.com/movies/light-parade-07.asfWebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-02-2007
one more of the food product lineBH12-02-2007
where they live in dorms and the waste goes into the river outside and has turned the river black!BH12-02-2007
Here are a few photos of Chinese factories and these are the published ones!BH12-02-2007
Paul C. Thanks so much for the nice close ups of the Parade of lights. Hard to get a real close up view on the Computer.. Jeff: You got us to watch and you did not see the Parade. HUMMMMM........... well that's OK.. You all are DARN COLD up there. 78 here.. going to be in the 60's tomorrow... yeah a real cold snap LOL......Funny how people complain about COLD WEATHER down here. Most have no clue as to what COLD WEATHER is... Sure would love to be up there for Christmas. :-)Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-02-2007
Is there a way I can see the pics of the Light parade?pjbrunswick12-02-2007
tenlee, I see that we are "neighbors". Are you ready for the storm??? :-(pjbrunswick12-02-2007
A countless mass of mourning doves are on the deck. Don't dare try a picture; they would spook with the flash. Cat's asleep, I notice.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
Paul thanks for those pixs of the Light parade. They are excellent. I didn't get to see the parade online & I can't get the live streaming videos on my computer!connie c.CA12-02-2007
Paul, All 60 of those crows were just over here. Today marks the day when I have to switch to dry dog food, 20 lb bags.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
Bite your tongue Tenlee, We can't make a delivery to Bath if were snowed in! I just heard that we will get fro 12 to 18 inches of snow, thats enough to bank the house real good!MonaEaston12-02-2007
Arch Thanks. Norwegians, Danes, they all cousins. I believe I’ve read somewhere they do some pretty fantastic North Sea marine accomplishments drilling for oil underwater, which rate pretty high in engineering and fabricating feats.AL12-02-2007
Think its true?TenleeBath, ME12-02-2007
Bobby - Glad you aren't scrooged anymore! Paul, thanks for the awesome photos of the light parade! Merry Christmas!Tenlee12-02-2007
re 26183 climb a tree or on a roof at -10 wind chill, don't think so, I was in a nameless friends 2nd floor apt........Steve, you'll need to do better than crackers to get the crows back on your side of the river........Bobby, can't imagine your not getting enough Christmas spirit...sPaul CyrP. Isle12-02-2007
Paul I know you get a lot of accolades and stuff..but I got to weigh in..I was havin' a hard time getting in Christmas Spirit 'til I saw those pictures. Thanks.. I am now Scrooge reformed. I'm gonna buy myself something fur Christmas and I'm gonna charge it. How did you get up there anyway? Wuz you leaning out of the windows over the Braden?Bobby C.12-02-2007
Exactly Paul ... the crows want to know where you were perched, and if you dropped some cheese peanut butter crackers.Steve S.Reach Road12-02-2007
Paul, awesome photos of the Presque Isle Light Parade! After taking a second look at some of them, I'm curious about how you got positioned so high up. Were you on a roof or up in a tree? :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-02-2007
AL The USS Cole was carried by the Blue Marlin, she is Norwegian and was built in Taiwan ROC by CSBC. The US has the capability to build big ships but why pay American wages when you can go to Taiwan or South Korea. That Maersk ship was built by them in their own shipyard in Denmark.Ärch12-02-2007
Sorry about that last posting by me but DG had already shown that ship. Just a note: Halifax has two container piers and when the CNR train leaves every day at least half of the containers are Maersk (China) heading to the Canadian-American midwestRADNS12-02-2007
Webmaster---Get DG to show you the picture of the container ship that goes from China to USA every 4 days--Largest in the World--I don't know how to send the pictureRADNS12-02-2007
:-) :-) :-)Joe12-02-2007
On the China topic...the last computer I bought (from an American computer company) was built/assembled in China, left the factory over there on a Friday evening and showed up in my dooryard a little after 8am on Monday morning. Amazing.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-01-2007
The Wal Mart ship referred to in # 26165,from China, must be heading back to Copenhagen, because the water line is so high, it makes me think it’s empty. Those Danes are pretty smart. This Maersk ship is one of 600 of their container ships, which makes this company’s fleet bigger than the US Navy. Evidently, those Danes have picked up on the American “bigger is better” theme. I seem to recall the Dane’s had a “wrecker” ship that picked up an whole US Navy destroyer, (Cole), to bring back to an American shipyard for repair, after a terrorist attack in the Mid-East. Wow, are we ever falling behind. Our shipyards can’t build the big stuff? Do the Danes build their own ships or do they hire foreign shipyards to build their ships? Anyone know?AL12-01-2007
Mona and Sally, glad you enjoyed the parade. I had to miss it tonight but am looking forward to digging through the archives to see what I missed.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-01-2007
I just watched the Parade of Lights. It looked very pretty. I think almost my favorite was the looked like a Red Pick-up with a decorated Porta Potty.... That was good. I could make out all the trees. Right now it is 65 here. A tad warmer than you all are :D .. Thanks for the Parade.Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.12-01-2007
Webmaster, The skycam was very clear for the parade, the last vehicle just passed Academy, much warmer here in my living room, it is fridged out there. Thanks.Mona12-01-2007
Steve.. the Chinese used a hugh infusion of cash to accomplish Those statistics..The capital value and the skills just ain't there.. It's like this..give me a Billion dollars and I'd just be another dumbsh--t rich guy for about five seconds.I'd buy stuff from the companies that you own.. go broke, make you some money ...and I'd still owe yah. That can also be done in reverse.Bobby C.12-01-2007
Steve S Check this out on the size of CNOOC http://www.cacianalyst.org/view_article.php?articleid=3502Ärch12-01-2007
DG That ship will carry 11,000 TEUs so that means approximately 63 ship loads of that size from China alone in 2005. As OB said what can you do.Ärch12-01-2007
Sorry Rick I didn't see it till this morning. I worked then went shopping! I am home now!Karen Beaulieu12-01-2007
Heard on NPR that China's top oil company is twice the size of Exxon/Mobil. Interesting times.Steve S.Reach Road12-01-2007
DG We went to JC Penney today to buy a University of Missouri hooded sweatshirt for our grandson who is in Iraq. Since MO is playing OU for the championship tonight, we know that he would want one for Xmas. Found plenty of them but none were made in USA. What a bumer. We bought one anyway. What can you do!OBMO12-01-2007
DG Here is what I could find on Wally World. The link is another good read for you. For 2005, the year for which the most recent figures are available, Wal-Mart led the Journal of Commerce's annual Top 100 Importers rankings. Wal-Mart also led the list in 2004 and 2003. In 2005, Wal-Mart imported the equivalent of 695,000 20-foot equivalent container units (TEU). [Journal of Commerce, May 29, 2006 and Journal of Commerce, May 31, 2004] http://www.umext.maine.edu/topics/Wal-Mart.pdfÄrch12-01-2007
As a returned native, I'm curious. What's the history of Presque Isle's Holiday Light Parade? A parade in winter time? Tonight's wind chill is minus nine.Steve S.Reach Road12-01-2007
Here's Wal*Mart's ship from China to America...DGPI12-01-2007
Waldo, The pesticide 2-4-5-T IS Agent Orange. By the 60's the Maine Forest Service was kinder and gentler and gave us a hatchet and squirt can to first wound the bush, then squirt. Rachel Carson (1962) was not against "spot" treatment.Steve S.Reach Road12-01-2007
Hee Hee Camel HerderÄrch12-01-2007
Another ex-Gould & Smith sprayer checking in. I only worked on the crew for two weeks in the summer of '59, replacing someone away for National Guard annual tour (Summer Camp.) We were spraying brush and trees under the powerlines west of Bridgewater and Monticello. It was a great job! A hike in the woods every day, plenty of exercise, a picnic lunch every noon! What more could one want? I think the material we were applying was 2,4,5-T, and it was mixed with diesel fuel, which we sprayed from a backpack-style sprayer. Our application was very selective; there were two spray nozzles facing each other on a U-shaped adapter at the end of the wand. We sprayed only the bottom few inches of each bush or tree. Maybe it's just as well I only worked on the crew a couple of weeks, considering the material we were handling. Look what it did for BC! -Sorry, Bobby; -just couldn't resist an opportunity to yank your chain.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME12-01-2007
Just received from my ol' buddy(RAD)in Canada a photo of the ship which brings Wal*Mart items into the country from China. How many of these ships arrive daily, I have no idea. Imagine all the jobs down the toilet here in America because of these imported goods and wonder about the total amount of lead in many of the items kids will chew on this Christmas. It's your choice to buy chinamen items or not to buy them.DGPIO12-01-2007
One time when I wuz in the desert(Sahara) I was sitting under my makeshift tent eating a meal of Goats meat and Goats milk when suddenly I was attackted by a bunch of surly Sarasin's. Must have been twenty or thirty of them. I fought bravely and with great vigor and was after four hours of intense combat able to lay them all to waste..I would not have been able to do this were it not for my most excellent diet.Bobby C.12-01-2007
Good for you, too (goat's milk).DGPI12-01-2007
Judy Hardy.....Good comment of goat's milk.DGPI12-01-2007
BC That is what I thought, I can't see them outlawing wood burning anything, indoor or out. If every one thinks that goats are clean animals they should rethink. In Maine it is legal to sell raw cow squeezings so look around and see if anyone up in that area sells any. This link is for Maine but the dairys are all down south. http://www.realmilk.com/where2.html#meÄrch12-01-2007
When we have a daucie puppy that the mpm is not available to nurse.. Goats milk is what the eat,, goats are clean animals too.. as a Caridopulmonary Therapist lots of our clinic children were allergic to cows mil and also those with eczema can drink goats milk our goats only have milk when there are babies (kids) we have nigerian pigmys.. even nursed a foal on the goats milk,, it is superb.. but we babysat a small herd of sheep for our neighbor a while back and I found sheep to be rather stubborn and mean and stupid.. I think they are smelly too I was so glad when he came back from N Dakota!Judy HardyTacoma Wa.12-01-2007
Arch ..having the furnace outside gives you more room for junk in your cellar.Bobby C.12-01-2007
I guess I will have to ask an obvious question, what other than placement is the difference between a wood furnace in the house and an outside wood furnace. Why the controversy?Ärch12-01-2007
So Webmaster..how would that work if you got one of those wood boilers and then they got banned? Would you be grandfathered in or would the feds come over and bust it up with an ax and fine you 1,000,000 and change?Bobby C.12-01-2007
Nope, no wood-boilers on my premises yet. Not that I haven't thought about it. I am the proud owner of a pellet stove though but that's the extent of my alternative energy ventures so far. As for fishing, I did expect to stir up a little debate as they are becoming quite controversial around here. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME12-01-2007
Karen, You didn't respond yesterdayRick B12-01-2007
DG sorry to have created such a stir. Looking forward to my treat! Now I will be able to start my Christmas shopping! RB you didn't call.Karen Costello BeaulieuPS GA12-01-2007
The power companies are gonna hate this peice of work. http://freeheatmachine.com/ Don't get one.. it will be confiscated by "they".Bobby C.12-01-2007
Of course DG is right about pasturized milk..the process kills some enzymes that make it immpossible for yur body to assimilate its full nutrional value. That's why farmers are bigger,badder and healthier than townies.Bobby C.12-01-2007
You have to boil the wood before the goats will eat it..boiled wood makes the best milk. If you don't do this the goats will eat old beer cans and this gives the milk a metallic taste.Bobby C.12-01-2007
RB What I think he’s saying without saying it, is perhaps, maybe, and possibly, the webmaster has one of those outside woodburning furnaces, and that is the reason for the test question, to determine how COMers perceive their necessity or usefulness. Make sense? Just a WAG. DOC Your position on goats milk is not entirely clear to me. Could you elucidate on that? I wish I was more perceptive.AL12-01-2007
Steve S....No herds of goats, but a few families have a small number like 4 or 5 and are more like pets than anything. Despite that, when those few have babies, the mothers have milk and rather than chuck it away, I buy a little each week. Goat's milk is the most drunk milk throughout the planet. It also is the most human compatible because of the smaller molecules. Lots and lots of vitamin D, enzymes and calcium. Tastes like milk tasted when I was a kid. Clean, unpasteurized, unhomogenized milk is far healthier than the crap which is heated (pasteurized). Anyone who refutes this is fully uninformed.DGPI12-01-2007
#26143...Huh , say what ???? :confused: :confused:RBFL.12-01-2007
I smell something fishy. I have this image of the Webmaster sitting at the edge of a little woodland pond - kinda like the pond Opie and Andy used to fish at with Goob, and Howard, and Floyd - with his line way out in the water, a sly grin on his face... and a wood-boiler ban dangling enticingly from the hook. Why do I feel like "Old Sam"? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt12-01-2007
My biggest downfall is Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips. They are STILL as good as they were when I was a teen!tenlee11-30-2007
Snowing again in the county???? :DSandyMid-coast11-30-2007
I noticed that it never rains or snows in Presque Isle,just overcasts. How come? :confused:Guest11-30-2007
DG: I can relate to your taste for goats milk! We have a small herd of Nubians. I loathe white milk of any kind....but....really love what happens to it when I add NesQuick. Since the book says "Real Vermonters Don't Milk Goats", I'm ok, since my roots are deep in The County (PI) ....I'll never be a Real Vermonter!FLMVermont11-30-2007
Mona re mennonites. Them guys stole 600 acres of land from me down in Bolivia. I haven't got back to 'em yet but I will. I'm gonna make 'em as rare as Cathers..I don't care how good their chips are.Bobby C.11-30-2007
Don't down H. D potato chips, When I come home that is the first thing I get cant get them here and when my daughter sends them to me they end up all in itty bitty pieces but love them the BBQ ones are the best.Brenda11-30-2007
The best potatoe chips I ever had was made by the mennonites in Harrisoburg, Va. We were viviting my sister there, I think they were cooked in lard that they had also made, we brought several bags home, I've never had any that were better.Mona11-30-2007
Bobby C., Any number of goats or sheep is too many for me. But I'm thinking about up to 60 Rhode Island Red chickens. Have to re-start this farming thing slowly.Steve S.Reach Road11-30-2007
I grew up in Maine and have traveled all over it. I now live in Washington state and my sister sent me this site. I watch Houlton's live web alot as that is where they live and it made me feel at home. Checking this site out makes me long to be back in Maine again. Thank you so much for keeping me in touch with the good old days. I love being able to see the areas that I have been in. I am really looking forward to watching the cams this weekend for the lighting parade. Keep up the great work.Laura WadeEverett, WA11-30-2007
Steve S. ..Forget the goats..I tried to find out if PI had any Sheep shearing going on in the past and wuz sent to my corner.Bobby C.11-30-2007
DG, does Aroostook have a goat herd? I need to rent a few to work on bushes around here. Humpty Dumpty always seemed a bit saltier than Wise. Maybe I'll do a bag by bag analysis (assisted by my crows) ... and report later.Steve S.Reach Road11-30-2007
DG re 26124 .. make it a two man tent. I'll provide the "still" and the guns. Warning: My feet Stink. Also we'll invite Carol and Angie ,but they have to provide their own tent. Show that PI stream skating picture again fur those of us who came late or are sprouting Halfhiemmerze disease. PS This potato chip thing iz getting out of hand.I axed my shrink why I hated potato chips and he told me only successful peeples like them.Bobby C.11-30-2007
Talking about one's favorite potato chip is not different than discussing religion or politics. The discussion can become inflammatory....DGPI11-30-2007
FLM...I forgot the HD bag use to be green. Few things taste like they did way back....different oils probably the problem in the case of potato chips. I loved Moxie back in the 50s...now it's all sugar with very little of that old-fashioned flavor. Don't tell me it's my older tastes buds...it isn't, it's the lousy, cheap ingredients. Milk tastes like it use to because I buy goat's milk right from the farm. Delicious! And nutritious.DGPI11-30-2007
Get some "LAYS" KC Bar B q.. they beat HD anyday :DKendal11-30-2007
Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips!!! The other day in Shaw's here in VT I quite by accident found some H.D. barbecue potato chips....I immediately seized a bag and raced home....almost opened the bag in the truck...What a disappointment....pale with no flavor....at least not like the flavor I remember. I should have suspected something when I noticed the bag was not green! Hopefully they are still better in Maine!FLMVermont11-30-2007
Steve S. I skated on the Presque Isle stream many times in the 1940s and 50s. Some years it was so smooth, we could skate from the bridge way up the stream. I still remember the smell of the old wooden skate house. Wood stove, wet mittens and boots. We skated down State Street hill to the bridge many times. Course my mom didn't know that!!We used to be in awe of a grown-up couple who I think was Mr and Mrs Hazen Drake. They were very good. Thanks for bringing up the memories.MarilynColchester, Vt11-30-2007
Paul, great river picture. Pinpointing the date of ice over is less precise than ice out. I see the Washburn gage is now affected by ice. The Aroostook River Bridge was swept away by ice in spring 1896, then wooden bridges were replaced with iron. Anyone on the COM remember ice skating on the Presque Isle Stream? I can't. Snow shoes were my speed.Steve S.Reach Road11-30-2007
I'm very proud to announce that the Humpty Dumpty chips are in the mail. Phewwww, what a job that was, but it's done. If any more of you want chips, the Humpty Dumpty kind, I'm gonna go to the Allagash woods, pitch a tent and live there forever.....sort of a self-styled witness protection program.DGPI11-30-2007
6122 Maine pitchures Karen Flores Me too! :-)Bobby C.11-30-2007
:-)I like to see pictures of Maine.Karen FloresHouston< Texas11-30-2007
Yes Dan.. raq tag iz right.the older guys on the crew were way ahead of us. I remember thinking to myself,,"how do these old Ba---ds do it? I don't remember Charlie bieng the king boss..but I do remember sitting on the steps up at his parents house wondering how the hell I got fired.Bobby C.11-30-2007
Didn't realize there were so many ex-sprayers on the COM. Bobby C. ... that stuff you used probably WAS Agent Orange. The Maine Forest Service used it for tree stand improvement well into the 60s. Hired high school kids. No advice given on gloves or anything.Steve S.Reach Road11-30-2007
Mona, Yes! Chet was my boss. We marched from Presque Isle to Houlton with a side trip to Easton. It took all summer. Chet was a great ringmaster for our rag-tag bunch.Dan EArlington, MA11-30-2007
Did you guys who worked on the spray crews for Gould and Smith work with my brother in law Chet Winslow?Mona11-30-2007
Bobby, Re 26113...I worked on the Gould & Smith spray crew one summer, too. We sprayed power line rights of way. We sprinkled pellets under the wires to prevent anything from growing under them. That stuff was too strong to use on the adjacent trees, so we sprayed them with some sort of yellow liquid that killed the leaves but supposedly didn't harm the trees. We used a spray device that looked like a flame thrower. It was powered by a gasoline engine that you wore on your back. Charlie DeLong was our A-Number-One flame throwing expert.Dan EArlington, MA11-30-2007
Randy..I've seen this place before ..like one million other places I've seen in my long and embattled life.. I have no desire to do one of those long and dumbassed searches jest to prove I'm smart, Give me the freaken' answer!Bobby C.11-30-2007
Bobby C. re: wood boiler. As usual I had a belly laugh over that one.:D I was going to ask what is a wood boiler also. What the heck is it?connie c.CA11-30-2007
Also.. Before I vote..what is an outside wood boiler? Why is boiling wood bad? Who eats wood anyway?Bobby C.11-30-2007
26103 OB When I was a kid in PI I got a job with Gould and Smith spraying the bushes along of the side of the railroad tracks. Good money but certain death..I think that stuff was a precursor to Agent Orange. I remember a young farm man who came to school one morning with his hair and skin totally green-orange..today kids would be screaming bloody murder.."Dad! Mom! I can't show up like this!" No..I wish I could remember his name,but that young man showed up..and I never forgot that. To hell with the troops (and I wuz one) It's the farmers who feed us who are the dang heroes. And that's why young guys go to war..to give something back to those who put thier lives and their wealth on the line every day under a system left to it's own devices might just have a chance of working. A guy named Pat Gallagher tol' me one time.."You got yur doers and you got yur thinkers..the problem iz that they hate each other."Bobby C.11-30-2007
Karen, thanks for the kind words! Yes, the Light Parade is tomorrow night. I think it usually starts around 7pm but doesn't get down near the S. Main cams until around 7:20 or so...but don't hold me to that! Best to start watching early. As usual, I'll try to make a timelapse video of it for posting afterwards. Also, we're testing out a live streaming version of the skycam for those that want to see it "live". Go to the Skycam page and click on the Live Link at the top. Or click here: http://www.crownofmaine.com/members/streaming/skycam/WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-30-2007
Karen, BBQ chips... Hey you going to be around today? Might give you a callRick B11-30-2007
Karen ..I think gas here is about 3.22 or something ..I don't pay attention to the exact price..I go by how long it takes to put 20.00 worth in..which now is about five seconds.Bobby C.11-30-2007
Hey BC, what's the price of fuel down in Florida. Everytime we go around the corner, we have to pull in and fill her up.....another 30-40 bucks. I bet with all those stop lights, it costs you 40! Nothing tastes like it did in the old days because everything is forced. If you like it in Maine, how did you end up in Florida if you are retired? Funny how life works out............. Don't forget Mona told us the parade is tomorrow. Will we see it on the Cam and what time? Thanks for a good year webmaster, you do excellent work and you too Paul for all the beautiful pictures. :pkaren11-30-2007
Bobby, we have got to be talking about that same place. Not too far from where you are now?Randy SmithPresque Isle11-29-2007
Randy ..Where was that picture taken? Looks like a place where me and a handful of others held off a hoard of sumthin' or other in one of my past lives.Bobby C.11-29-2007
Geez Bobby, that last part of 26102 sounds like when I met my wife!Randy SmithPresque Isle11-29-2007
DG you and the webmaster both know all the good stories..trouble iz can you print them?Bobby C.11-29-2007
Marilyn....let me look around and see if there's something that might be interesting enough. Webmaster has asked also.DGPI11-29-2007
Arch I can remember quite a few times going home from spraying at Ike Sullivans farm clothes and all yellow in color.OBMO11-29-2007
"It is also important to realize that most ANYTHING in this world can be a toxin if you want to ingest enough of it (yes--B.S. especially)" Yah Randy ..It's the dose that kills yur a$$. OK..OK..I try to look for American products in the produce section. It's not always easy..stuff is not marked. I saw some Tomatoes that had stickers on them that said Product of Mexico and Canada. I said to myself,"Oooh boy!There's some NAFTah tomatoes..yum yum." When I got out of the Army and ended up in Florida I used to be able to find the bags marked Maine Potatoes ..that was almost a hundred years ago.The bags would have the name on them ..like Presque Isle or Ashland. I would say to the checkout girl, See that bag? That's where I'm from." She would say."So?" I would say "Well.. I eat good..wanna date?" She would say,"Yeah sure..let's see what you've got here..Beer and Potatoes..I don't think so."Bobby C.11-29-2007
DG I have been coming home from work looking for the chips! HA I will ease your pain I am emailing you my address after I am done with this. Funny thing happpened I actually smelt and tasted them, but I guess I was dreaming. Oh bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-29-2007
D.G. I enjoyed the Captain Cook story a lot and was just wondering if you have any more stories for the COM members?MarilynColchester,Vt11-29-2007
Arch, Recently, I visited one of my favorite organic growers (hay & small grain) in Woodland. As he lifted his 16-pound grandson to his lap, he said organic farming can't feed the world's population. So, conventional production that Randy knows, and I grew up in, is our only chance of doing that.Steve S.Reach Road11-29-2007
Any way you cut it all that stuff is all poison. There is no way that the stuff can be used that the the effects are not cumulative. Think back to the late 60s and early 70s, Lariat, Lasso and Roundup was the buzz words for spray. I don't ever remember being made sick from the old spray fumes but when those three were introduced one of the made the Mrs. and I very sick every time it was sprayed in the neighborhood. The products used today have no long term studies as to how they will harm the environment so they can not be called safe for years so we just have to live with the consequences. Actually we have no choice because organic farming does not work so we are along for the ride like it or not cause we gotta eat.Ärch11-29-2007
Last I checked, DDT is still manufactured (and presumably used) in China, India, Italy, and Mexico.Steve S.Reach Road11-29-2007
Bobby C.---Imported produce can still legally have certain levels of residues of pesticides that were banned long ago in the USA (like DDT). This fact will probably change as soon as consumers stop buying imported because of that. America's food producers grow the safest food in the world--so buy the domestic stuff. It is also important to realize that most ANYTHING in this world can be a toxin if you want to ingest enough of it (yes--B.S. especially) The latest leap forward in food safety for domestic food producers is the GAP program (Good Agricultural Practices). Individual farming units are inspected yearly by the USDA to be in compliance with this program---it is a good one, and I hope consumers soon become aware of it. Details are on the Cooperative Extension website: http://www.umaine.edu/umext/potatoprogram/ Just click on the "GAP self audits and documentation files" section near the bottom to see what potato growers have to go through to be GAP certified. It is an eye opener and shows how dedicated growers have to be to participate in this as-of-now voluntary program. Also check out the list of potato growers in Maine or the USA that have accomplished the certification.Randy SmithPresque Isle11-29-2007
Tenlee, It may look pretty but it's a mess, we just got back from Caibou and it is getting very slick out there, pearl's paty was great 33 people there. the police are very busy the last hour and of course someone had to let DOT know that the roads were bad!Mona11-29-2007
To finish my fish story, let’s say I have a railroad tank car full of water with a trout in it. Someone says “Steve your life now depends on killing that fish. Here’s a shot glass. You can just cover the bottom of it with either (1) strychnine or (2) the active ingredient of Dupont’s new insecticide Asana XL, which we heard controls the Colorado potato beetle. The label says “may” be lethal if swallowed. I’m glad there’s some leeway; I won’t talk while mixing. I would pick the Asana … it would triple my chances of knocking off the fish. The toxicity is real; the situation is fiction. But it illustrates responsibilities applicators have to themselves and their families, and to our environment.Steve S.snow-covered Reach Rd.11-29-2007
Wow, P.I. sure looks Christmasy! Nice snow! We are 47 degrees and rain :-( I'm ready for snow as long as it goes away December 26th. HahaTenlee11-29-2007
Bobby C., The "half life" of DDT is about 5 years, so it started to pile up, so to speak, and can still be detected in parts per billion. Generally, today's "softer" crop protection products break down sooner, use is in ounces per acre, and acute toxicity to mammals is "moderate" to low. Different story for fish though.Steve S.Reach Road11-29-2007
Good Afternoon up in your messy looking day. I was looking at the Cams and the Mars Hill was interesting. The vision I saw was 2 eyes and a nose. Looked like one of Paul's Bears all covered in snow. Really kinda neat. It is 68 here and partly sunny. A real nice day. Even wearing shorts. I copied the picture of Mars Hill. Hope it shows up. :DSally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.11-29-2007
Steve now that you dropped that bomb about apple trees some harebrain will try to develop a tree that will!! :pGwenKent11-29-2007
Bobby C., Just rinse the dirt off your vegetables and fruits. As far as I know, an apple tree will not draw arsenic or lead into the fruit. A university colleague of mine in California tested vineyard soil near Highway 99. Lead concentration was strikingly high (from leaded gas fumes years ago). The agricultural industry advised him not to publish. He tucked the report away.Steve S.Reach Road11-29-2007
BC Here is one that will really put you to sleep but it answers some of your questions. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/area_wide/AW/AppK_gardening_guide.pdfÄrch11-29-2007
Paul,Steve und Randy..Does all that lead and DDT stay in the soil for a long time? Like if I bought some ex farmland and built a house on it would the stuff take longer than twenty or thirty years to kill me? I tried to read this whole following link but I fell asleep..That's why I ain't got my doctorate yet. http://soils.tfrec.wsu.edu/leadhistory.htm Does this mean all them movie stars out near LA are brain damaged by residual stuff and gonna die horrible deaths? Also..I don't wash my veggies before I eat them. Is that bad?Bobby C.11-29-2007
Hey Randy You said a mouthful there. It said to use three pounds of lead arsenate for insect control. Lead in any form is as we all know toxic and remains in the soil and is especially bad on tuberous crops. The only way to get rid of it is to haul away the contaminated soil or pave it over. I for one am glad times have changed.Ärch11-29-2007
The Pest Management meeting was very interesting. All of the new technology and methods brings to mind how much better stewards of the land farmers are today versus "the old days".Randy SmithPresque Isle11-29-2007
DG, I don't have Karen's address, but she can e mail it to me and I'll get it to you, unless she has your e mail address. She's probably staying near the mail box since you told her they were on the way!Mona11-29-2007
Karen C. Beaulier.....I'm pleading now for your snail-mail address. The crunchies are all wrapped up waiting to hit the mail trail. Mona...Can you roust Karen?DGPI11-29-2007
Re pest meeting, I was only there doing "time" to get ceu's to maintain my pesticide license but did learn a few things, new bugs etc.........Paul CyrP. Isle11-29-2007
dg....yes, and thank you!C-JColorado Springs11-29-2007
BC A little something I remembered from all my reading about WWI and WWII. Now This is inflation. http://www.ingrimayne.com/econ/EconomicCatastrophe/HyperInflation.htmlÄrch11-28-2007
I's impossible to fight wars for the environmemt or,..on the right to life ect..while you are being laughed at and yor pockets are being picked. Saudi jest invested 7 billion in Citibank to get them over he hump..that don't count the money the Fed just printed to bail out the central banks. Purty soon it's gonna cost 5.95 and change to grow one potato and you are gonna have to take a wheelbarrow full of money to the store jest to buy a loaf of bread.. plus taxes. heh heh hahaha :D I'm glad I'm old..I'd hate to be young and have to fight this crap.Bobby C.11-28-2007
Bobby C., There is no "right" side. I did (with interest however) jot down the new synthetic chemicals destined for Aroostook soils.Steve SutterReach Road11-28-2007
re pest meeting, Bobby, I was at that meeting, and yeah I'm heavy...R. Smith was there too.....Paul CyrP. Isle11-28-2007
Steve S. Having power and being right iz two different things..unless ,of course, you can get the peeples on yur side. Signed, Bobby Joolius Ceezer C.Bobby C.11-28-2007
Bobby C., Just posted to discussion section "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" my story on cranberries in Washburn that got by without chemical help for 8 years (just submitted to the SH). Most folks at potato meetings don't recognize me ... but if they do, they just move to another table.Steve S.Reach Road11-28-2007
cj....You mean the photos of you and Mona?DGPI11-28-2007
Steve re pest meeting..Yah..I get it. All the heavy duty pests were there. That's why when I'm gonna have a meeting I like to stock it with my own peeples.Bobby C.11-28-2007
Potato Pest Management Seminar at the Presque Isle Convention Center today was well attended.Steve S.Presque Isle11-28-2007
dg...I just received my 11/14 issue of the SH; kudos on another interesting and informative article on basketball and the "tournament". :o By the way, the pictures you took in August, (if you have time) would you be so kind as to forward me copies of both pictures? Pleeeeeze and thank you!! Morning Mona and Rebecca....I'm off to physical therapy; hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.C-JColorado Springs11-28-2007
I don't know Dick ... but maybe your grandfather just wanted you to get out of potatoes.Steve S.Reach Road11-28-2007
I have a true srory to relate pertaining to the rotary radio auction in the late 40's. I wanted to start raising potatoes and talked my grand father into planting me an acre on his farm. He furnished seed, fertilizer, spray material and all necessary to do the deed. I helped him all summer for my share, picking rocks, pulling mustard,hand hoeing, roguing, ect. Keeping in mind I was about 11 or 12 yrs young. Sometime that winter he presented me with a check for $525 for my 1 acre. boy, was I on a role. The next spring I bought a ton of fertilizer on the radio auction. I bought some seed and started the proceeder all over again. that next spring I had an life insurance policy coming due so I approched grand pa to ee if I had made enough to pay my insurance bill. I told him the premium was $19.96. He took his wallet out and handed me a $20. That was the end of my potatoe farming. and good buy rotary radio auctionDick DeLongBrooksville, fl11-28-2007
Rebecca, Eat your heart out! But alas they ae all happily married and too young for me, except Vaughn of course. yes it's cold here and the wind is making it much colder, snow and high winds tomorrow. I guess winter is hee to stay..Mona11-28-2007
Boy DG if it were me and I was waiting for the promised PRIZE I'd tell you where to send them ha ha!! ;-)Sally Jo11-28-2007
Ohhhhh Mona, I'm so jealous, I'm gonna pout all day! But we are alot warmer here than you are this morning. Gotta give you girls a call - some of you have been MIA for weeksRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK11-28-2007
Wow! How lucky can an old lady get, I had coffee with Vaughn and Randy Smith and Jim Carter. What nice company.MonaEaston11-28-2007
DG, I believe this is the 60th Rotary Auction. That would put the first radio event at 1947.Dan EArlington, MA11-28-2007
Dan E...Didn't know the auction was aired from MPG way back. Believe the auctions started in the early 1950s, like 1953. I stand a bit corrected...DGPI11-28-2007
I remember, as a kid, wanting to watch my favorite show on tv, only to find the rotary auction on. I was some upset let me tell you. We used to get CHSJ out of Canada, but dad had to watch the auction, which to me, lasted all night. Those pre-cable, pre-satellite days were something else.S.BlanchardNC11-28-2007
The Question of the Day is interesting. I see from the BDN article that the Auction is now televised on cable. Many of us, I'm sure, remember the Auction as a telecast from the WAGM studios. But before that, it was a radio Auction that originated from the offices of Maine Potato Growers on Dyer Street. Harold Glidden, Ted Coffin, and a host of local luminaries presided over this great pioneering community event.Dan EArlington, MA11-28-2007
I've been caught in my own web of deceit. I told Karen the crunchies were in the system and that wasn't quite true. I went to the store this morning (feeling a bit guilty because I lied) to buy the chips. Brought 'em to the office, boxed 'em up and went looking for the correct address. Can't find it. I'm dead! So, if you post your address or send it to me today at rgraves001@maine.rr.com, The crunchies will go out today. I'm so embarrassed.DGPI11-28-2007
Peggy, Welcome, I'm not an Easton native, I've lived here about 14 years, I am from Washburn originally but lived in P.I. for about 35 years and will be going back to P.I. soon. Do you know any of the Buckinghams? Sharon is my neighbor and a wonderful friend.MonaEaston11-28-2007
Peggy, I am a Presque Isle gal grew up in Blaine and I also love this site. It gives me a bit of home when I need it. I now live in Indiana but as you said Maine will always be my home. Welcome to the site.Brenda11-28-2007
Love this site! I'm an Easton girl living in Ca. Maine will always be home!Peggy FieldOceanside, Ca11-27-2007
Dave, I've written to Roger Erskine a couple times recently, the old fashion way with pen and paper. Learned the apple trees behind his house on the Reach Road are Red Astrachan, so I bought three from Trees of Antiquity, a nursery in Paso Robles, CA. We'll see how they fare.Steve S.Reach Road11-27-2007
To Steve S. Can't believe it....Just got a note from John who is living near Annapolis. Brian is in Nashua, NH and their dad Roger lives in Black Mountain, NC. Someone in Iowa passed on our note to John and he replied. Sure is a small world is'nt it....Thanks again, DaveDave HamlinGardiner, Maine11-27-2007
Thanks, Marilyn, for responding. DG--whenyou contact Hope Ellis, find out what happened to her brother Carl, who was in my class,would you please. :-)Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA 0193811-27-2007
:pHow much snow did you all get in P I? Down here was all rain. But tonight the temp is going down. The temp for to day was 46 degrees.Judith A. S. CrawfordBradley, Maine11-27-2007
If you don't have Paul's DVD of his pictures, you need to get one. It is beautiful. I only wish the pictures told of where they were taken. Yes, I know most of you all are live and/or live up there. I was born there did not get to live there. Thank you Paul........and a thanks to all who share there pictures. :-) :D :-)Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.11-27-2007
This past visit when we had our favorites like Fiddleheads and red hotdogs it didn't agree with either myself nor mysister! she said we had grown unaccustomed to the items.. the clams at winnies still agreed and the loster .. for which we were thankful but some of the condiments and canned brown bread, beans and Cains products the already mentioned sorta made us ill... the chips weren't the same but we used to love King Cole and Wise chips.. my sister still has the little owl pin that wise gave away back in the 50s for saving potao chip bags and sending in for it! :confused:Judy Hardy11-27-2007
DG Thanks Mona I hope you do I hope you hear it loud and clear! And I am going to hide them from the rest of my family and friends down here, cause they all like them too. There are more Yankees down this way now I think I will approch Our Kroger store and see if they will pick them up in there store. One time they sold the Yankee Doodel Devil Dogs! Sorry if the spelling is wrong its because I haven't seen them in 3 years. This summer when we are in PI I am stocking up on all of this stuff! HAKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-27-2007
Where in the blazes is P.Burtt? It's almost time for comments on the Trans Liberian Orchestra's Christmas music and the pictures of rich peeples seasonal light shows. Maybe there won't be any this year 'cause "green" is in. :mad:Bobby C.11-27-2007
Dan E....That kid who looks exactly like Don Holmes is actually Nate White. Hard to believe it's not DonnieDGPI11-27-2007
Dottie, Welcome to the Crown of Maine. Our Webmaster does a vey good job, some of us give him a headache some times, but he puts up with us anyway. Enjoy.Mona11-27-2007
:-) I thoroughly enjoy visiting the Crown of Maine website several times a day, as webcams are my form of "travel". The scenery and snowfalls are especially welcome to me as I am a transplanted Pennsylvanian now living in the southwest. I am also fascinated by the tides - especially when they cover the whole middle ground on the Wells site - hard to imagine this when you don't live near it. Hope your website is around for a long long time.DottieTX11-27-2007
Checking weather.JimFayetteville, Ga11-27-2007
DG, Re Training School photo...I thought the boy in the front row, third from the right, was the 1960 grad, too. Looks like Don Holmes.Dan EArlington, MA11-27-2007
Thanks Steve for your reply cocerning Alphonse Gagnon. Yes his home did burn and he passed as a result of injuries from the fire. His son Aljo lives in Florida as of 30 years ago. I am not sure where he is now. I still remember Betty Brewer and her parents at the store. They were great people.Well, thanks for your reply Steve and have a great and safe winter.....DaveDave HamlinGardiner, Maine11-27-2007
PJ, I live near Sturbridge, Mass. Did you live at 39 Academy or across the street? A Craig family lived on the south side of Academy when I was a little tyke.RonMass11-27-2007
pj et al.....The only 1960 graduate in the cast photo is Molly Parks standing in the upper right corner. There's a story about how she got a part and I can't for the life of me remember it. By the way, I've been in touch several times lately (e-mail)with Miss Hope Ellis(5th grade teacher)who directed the play. Remember her?DGPI11-27-2007
Sherry: Good to hear from you. We had a nice Thanksgiving. Brian and Laurie came over for the day and we had a great time. Paul and his wife Jennifer came the following day for a visit and Keith and Areli live here in the park so we see them often. Thanks for the invitation to stay with you when we get home. May take you up on it sometime. Deb said she sees you at the hospital. Its nice you volunteer. I am sure the patients appreciate it.MarilynColchester. vt11-26-2007
Betty: I also graduated in 1958 and remember Micheal very well. I believe that he can find out about the upcoming reunion by getting in touch with Curtis (Pete) and Ethel Roderick. They live in a A frame home on the Henderson Road just off the Houlton Road. I haven't received any information yet but probably will soon. Hope to go to this one. Can't believe its our 50th..MarilynColchester, Vt11-26-2007
For those just checking in ... and still voting for potatoes ... see #26023.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
Dave, RE: #26032 ... I remember Alphonse Gagnon on the Reach Road. He worked for farmer Roger Erskine until the mid 1950's? The Gagnon home burned I think. There's a new home there now. Alphonse had a son named Aljoe? So, someone does remember.Steve SutterReach Road11-26-2007
Hi--my brother Michael graduated PIHS in 1958, and is looking for the person to contact about a reunion next year--any info,please send to me and I will forward it on to him. Thanks--and hope everyone in the County had a great Thanksgiving.Betty Theriault BennIpswich,MA 0193811-26-2007
ooops, DG...I'm wrong on the T.S. pic. I don't know who it would be.pjBrunswick, ME11-26-2007
DG, I think the '60 student was the boy in the front row, 3rd one from the right. Can't remember his name. Hi Nanny, you coming to Portland tomorrow? Waldo, I stepped off the stage during the first rehersal :confused: Ron, don't know the answer for your question.I think my other sister and her husband might have been living across the street from you. I only lived in that house during my sophomore year.Ron, where do you live now?pjBrunswick, ME11-26-2007
Hi, DG: I was so surprised to read on the Crown that you and BC know my Auntie PJ. She was quite a horse woman in her day! Glad to see that she is a member. By, the way, when are you going to take a tour of the junction?NannyAroostook11-26-2007
Many years ago ( around 1950 ) my uncle Alphonse Gagnon ran a potatoe farm for a Roger Erskin on the Reach Road in Presque Isle. I have many great memories of the area and wonder if anyone remembers him. It was up Reach Road about 1/3 of a mile on the left, coming from the intersection where Brewer's Store and Pete Guerette's Store was. Roger's kids names were John and Brian. Both would be in their 60's today.DaveGardiner, Maine11-26-2007
Those just checking in ... and voting for potatoes; see #26023.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
Paul C. ... I drive by a LOT of crows at the corner of the Reach and Higgins Roads. It hurts me, knowing only seven of them watch my place.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
Steve S. re: crows, I always thought the crows spent the night at the corner of Higgins and Reach road, that's where they seem to be coming from in the early a.m., they're usually all gone from my place well before the sun sets..........Paul CyrP. Isle11-26-2007
26021 DG Yeah..I'll say this about that..Sometimes my recall sucks but I'm still right. I'll also say...Ooops :oBobby C.11-26-2007
Karen, Are we going to hear the crunching all the way here? Good going DG.Mona11-26-2007
By the way, in the Tom Sawyer cast, there's only one from the class of 1960. Can you name that one? Karen....your crunchies are on their way.DGPI11-26-2007
PJ, although I haven't figured out who you are yet, I do remember the Tom Sawyer play at the Training School. We Cunningham School fifth-graders came over to see one of the presentations, but the narrator didn't walk off the edge of the stage that time. -Guess it wasn't "first night." I do remember Tom and Huck going through a rigamarole about "stump water" to get rid of warts. Can't remember who had the warts, and it was only 55 or so years ago! -Must be losing it.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-26-2007
Hey GIRLS thanks for sticking by me. I hope he sends it to the right Karen! DG do you have my address. I order a book from you a while back? Crunch CrunchKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-26-2007
RE: Today’s Question: In 1889, the Maine Experiment Station Advisory Council in Orono received a petition from the State Pomological Society and Aroostook County asking it to undertake work in fruit culture (primarily apples). Soon, pomological pressures had grown to force a formal approach for an “Aroostook substation.” In 1913, the Aroostook Farm was established. But by then the handwriting was on the wall -- apples and wheat were on their way out. To boost the new station, several Presque Isle potato growers and businessmen advanced half of the establishment cost, thus the station is in Presque Isle, instead of Caribou or Fort Fairfield; the bulk of the important research has concerned the culture of potatoes. The correct answer is fruit growers.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
Sorry...here's the real "Tom Sawyer" cast.DGPI11-26-2007
Viewers...Here's the full cast of "Tom Sawyer" from 1951 at the Training School. BC...anything to say?DGPI11-26-2007
Votes still pouring in! Please stand by.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
re 26015 cheryl, several stores carry them if you live in the county, if not go to NorthernMainePhotos.com any problems let me know, thanks.....PaulPaul CyrPresque Isle, ME11-26-2007
I'm about to post the answer to today's question. Stand by please.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
Ron jeannie was a craig.jackholden,me.11-26-2007
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I am in the mood early this year and have my tree up already and shopping is done! :DCarmaHollis11-26-2007
Paul, I would like to order a calendar, how do I do that?cheryl11-26-2007
Paul C. ... Great early morning picture. Red sky in morning ... sailors take warning. Central Aroostook does have some weather coming in later tonight. Now I see where "our" crows roost at night.Steve S.Reach Road11-26-2007
PJ, I lived at 39 Academy from 1950 to 1970. I remember Mary and Sharlene but I don't remember you. You must have been much, much older than me!!! :rolleyes: Didn't a relative live right across the street? A Craig, perhaps.RonMass.11-26-2007
Sherry, I, too, volunteer, at the hospital here.It's really quite rewarding...I wear two hats....I'm on the visiting committee and also a hospital chaplain.pjBrunswick, ME11-26-2007
Hi! I really enjoy the crown of maine website. It is very interesting with a lot of great pictures. My wife and I would love to retire to Maine in a few years. If there is anyone out interested in communicating back and and forth with us to tell us more about the great state of Maine, please feel free to do so!bob wilsonwashington court house ohio11-26-2007
OB We got some sleet here around Forth Worth - Dallas, the bulk of the snow was from El Paso to Abilene.Ärch11-26-2007
Arch Did you get any snow down there?OBMO11-26-2007
Checking the weather in northern Maine and enjoying Paul and Ken's photos.JimFayetteville, Ga11-26-2007
Well, spent the last few days in the NMW looking for this guy... no luck, but boy were they moving around on Saturday! Lots of tracks through the snow (Crust). One thing we did notice was that nearly every big buck track had a coyote track (In the dusting of snow ON TOP of the crust), following the bucks. Any of you outdoors enthusiasts notice this?FLYROD11-26-2007
Hi Marilyn, my son, Jody, just left to go back to Falmouth, he was up to visit just over night but it was nice having him around. If you make it up next summer I have lots of room for you and Ron, of course, I'm sure your family up here would rather have you stay with them but the offer is always open. I did have a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish the same for you. I see Debbie about every Fri. at the hospital as I volunteer on Fri. mornings, really enjoy it.SherryPI11-26-2007
Mother knows best!Ärch11-26-2007
DG.. I don't think that pic was the Tom Sawyer cast.. It was a Halloween Party or sumthing.. I kinda remember because I hadn't told my Mom about it cause I didn't want to go. She found out from someone else the last minute and did't have a costume ready. She made me go as me. If you look at the whole picture.you see everybody's got something goin' on but me. It was embarassing..I always kept her informed after that freaken' deal.Bobby C.11-25-2007
Bobby C, I remember you too. In the pic, I, almost think, that was Paul Cummimgs standing behind you. Anyone know what happened to him.I just loved Paul! He was adorable. Thanks for pic of me, DG..been a loooong time..lol BC, don't feel bad about Injun Joe..I was the narrator and walked right off the edge of stage my first appearance...never been right ever since..lolpjBrunswick, ME11-25-2007
Steve, Marilyn, Tenlee, the church is in Lille about 10 miles southeast of Madawaska (the most northerly part of the state) on the St. John river, the barn was another 3-4 miles southeast of the church, appreciate all your comments........Paul CyrP. Isle11-25-2007
pj....I FOUND YA!DGPI11-25-2007
BC and pj...Injun Joe, huh? You don't look any more like an injun than Doris Day. I didn't find pj in the 8x10 glossy of the "Tom Sawyer" cast. Want to see the whole picture?DGPI11-25-2007
pj....Here's Jack. 1959. Jack, you watchin'?DGPI11-25-2007
PJ..I played "Injun Joe" in that play at Training School..only had about three lines..Injun Joe was pretty much cut out of the version of the play for young people. Now(today)some want to ban the book..not perfectville enough. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/HNS/Indians/joe.htmlBobby C.11-25-2007
Jeff - I tried it again, & it worked. I think what I did is not tab down to the security code but just tried to click on that line. Anyway....... as usual it's the operator! :-)connie c.CA11-25-2007
hi Jack...now I remember you. I don't remember Danny ever looking out for me...my older sister did, tho. lol...Did you go to the Training School? I did, until about my 5th grade year. Anyone remember the play we did...Tom Sawyer?pjBrunswick, ME11-25-2007
Paul, Your picture of the moon in the clouds and the Christmas tree is fabulous. That was a huge barn and where is the church located? I don't recognize it. Sherry: Hope all is well with you and you had a good Thanksgiving. Didn't make it home this summer after all but will definitely get there next year. Would be nice to see you again.MarilynColchester, Vt11-25-2007
Although not on black ice, I remember in 5th grade behind Zippel School the kids would slide down the big hill on pieces of cardboard. Whenever I noticed a girl fairly well padded, I would put my foot on the edge of the cardboard, and watch her descend the hill without it.Steve S.Reach Rd.11-25-2007
Hi jeannie how are you we were in some classes in HS and we use to play together when we was young on academy st. till your brother danny chased me home.Looking out for little sister lol.jackholden,me.11-25-2007
Paul Cyr, Was that moon-lighted barn picture taken in Lile, Maine, near the geographical crown of Maine? The size of the barn shows clearly how many tons of hay had to be stored over the winter ... for an average dairy herd.Steve S.Reach Road11-25-2007
Hey, did anyone catch "Bob Green's Maine" today? Our famous Paul Cyr was on there! Quite photogenic I might add. Very nice segment and a plug for the crown of maine website too.TenleeBath, ME11-25-2007
Hi Connie, I'm not sure what the problem is. It seems to work fine on my system and I've gotten several submissions by other people as well. Maybe your browser security settings are too high or you've got another program installed that blocks it? Can you try it on another computer?WebmasterPI11-25-2007
DG...Jack looks very familiar to me...I can't remember his last name...pjBrunswick, ME11-25-2007
Jeff - when I tried to sign up for Paul's dvd giveaway, I couldn't type in the security code. What am I doing wrong? My cursor doesn't appear on that line. Knowing me & computers, I'm sure I'm doing something wrong!connie c.CA11-25-2007
Folks, on December 14th we will be giving away a few of Paul Cyr's 2007 DVDs. You can sign up for a chance to win by going here: http://www.crownofmaine.com/paulcyr/dvd-giveaway/ Also, a quick update on the PTZ Cam project. We now have the camera and are waiting on an install date from our ISP.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-25-2007
DG, thanks for posting the picture of Jack, he doesn't change much does he? Very interesting guy to talk to, he knows so many people and remembers a lot more about our classmates then I do.SherryPI11-25-2007
Sherry..Speaking of Jack, here he is after we toured the Braden Theatre as it was a few weeks ago.DGPI11-25-2007
Just finished a great book "History of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station" (1885-1980) by David C. Smith. The Aroostook Farm in Presque Isle has been, and continues to be, a tremendous local asset. Mini-icebergs have formed on the Aroostook River.Steve S.Reach Road11-25-2007
Hi Jack, just got home from church and got your message, I tried to call back but got a strange noise. Nice to hear from you, we have mini class reunions once in a while and have a great time. I have had one at my place and Meta and I talked about another one before Xmas just to get as many as we can together. I think it is going to be at my place so will let you know and if you make it up you we would love to have you join us. We always have a blast.SherryPI11-25-2007
Hi Sherry, nice to hear from you. How are you feeling these days? I haven't been up to the County for quite awhile. Yes, sis has become sort of a homebody..give her a ring sometime and get her out...lol...Glad that you're happy about being back home. I really like it here, so probably will stay... :-)pjBrunswick, ME11-25-2007
Hi pj, took me a while to figure out who you were. How are things going in the Southern part of Me? I have so enjoyed being back in the County. If you are ever up this way give me a call. 540-1440. See your sis once in a while but she has become quite a homebody. Hope you had a great holiday.SherryPI11-25-2007
Enjoyed your website .. We have no snow here wish we did :-)EnaFredericton New Brunswick11-25-2007
Mona...This fish is getting off the hook soon...I promise.DGPI11-25-2007
DG, You got your self into this and those girls aen't going to let you off the hook.Mona11-25-2007
Okay, this cat has dragged his tail long enough and now it's time to get real serious about Karen's chips. I'm buyin' them today without fail and sending 'em out tomorrow. The delay is unpardenable....DGPI11-25-2007
Ok DG. I'm stepping in for Mona. WHERE are KAREN's CHIPS? loltenlee11-25-2007
DG. Great posting a pic of our old classmate Bonnie L.. She was a great gal. We rode horses together in our younger days.RBSMo11-25-2007
Danny E- No you don't have to get up to eary to stay ahead of me. I'm very impressed with your knowlege of our past.RBSMO11-25-2007
Mona: Time for you to get on DG again about Karen's Humpty Dumpty BQ Chips! She has waited long enough!!SandyMidcoast11-24-2007
Hey DG looks like your History isn't working right now. Hey where is my Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips? Was that just a joke cause if it was I missed it.I was really looking forward chopin on those chips.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-24-2007
DG...nope, you're not all wet! :D ..how are you and are you still working or are you retired?pjBrunswick, ME11-24-2007
pj---Let's see...it seems that during the winters of your youth, your family lived on Academy just down below Bonnie. Perhaps in the house Gary Moreau lived in? Perhaps across the street? Am I all wet?DGPI11-24-2007
pj.....I GOT IT! Jeannie from Masardis, right?DGPI11-24-2007
Thanks for the picture of Bonnie...it brings back a flood of memories.pjBrunswick, ME11-24-2007
DG...this will certainly give me away...I was once married to a school teacher. In fact, he taught in P.I. in 1960 at the High School. :rolleyes:pjBrunswick, ME11-24-2007
pj....Here's Bonnie Laflin in the spring of 1956.DGPI11-24-2007
pj...Bonnie did, in fact, die in an auto accident in September of 1959 in Palmyra, Me. Nice, nice girl. I certainly recall Marilyn Savard, but you're still escaping me. I was hoping I'd get some help from BC or Dan E, but, alas, nothing from them.DGPI11-24-2007
And these two little fuzz balls...DGPI11-24-2007
Re Black Ice One time after an ice storm I was walking down North Maine Street and when I got to Archie Bishops I started sliding down that steep driveway that led to the back of his shop and went right into the river and got washed back home. Hey DG.. I think that's Beaver Cleaver except better lookin'Bobby C.11-24-2007
Bobby C. Bonnie Laflin died in a car accident...I think it was the Fall of '59. DG, I didn't graduate from P.I. I moved from P.I. in '58. I use to date Peter Lavway and I became good friends with Marilyn Savard. We still keep in touch.pjBrunswick, ME11-24-2007
hehehe....DGPI11-24-2007
Dan E.,BC, RAD et al...Check this kid out.....1956. Who is it?DGPI11-24-2007
The Cardinals here will eat with the Bluejays. I find that they are a very timid bird and will fly off at any little movement. Beautiful birds indeed. :-)CarmaHollis11-24-2007
DG, Ya gotta get up early to stay ahead of RBS. Bobby, Don't let him fool ya. That guy on YouTube really is DG. It's just really old footage.Dan EArlington, MA11-24-2007
Grandkid is doin just great DG. Thanks for askinRBSMo11-24-2007
Dan E.....Bobby S. beat you to the punch (Sidney Friedman question). Love M*A*S*H.DGPI11-24-2007
Bobby S.....YOU GOT IT! By the way, BC...that guy singing on YouTube isn't me; I have two eyebrow rings, but no lip ring. RBS, How ya doin'? Grandkid holding up?DGPI11-24-2007
RE M.A.S.H. Here's a guy that looks jest like DG (used to) singing "Nobobody Knows It But ME." http://youtube.com/watch?v=9I4My9ZGJOY&feature=relatedBobby C.11-24-2007
Why it was "Mash" Dickie!!RBSMo11-24-2007
Dan E...Know who the Dr. Sidney Freedman, a.k.a Friedman, to whom BC refers? Does anyone besides me know?DGPI11-24-2007
Incredibly beautiful day in The County today, especially with everything covered in snow/ice from the Thanksgiving day storm...WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-24-2007
Steve, Your story reminds me of a classmate who tumbled down a flight of stairs at a Portage Lake party. A sympathetic soul at the foot of the stairs surveyed the scene and said: "Have an accident?" "No thanks," said the young man. "Just had one."Dan EArlington, MA11-24-2007
I answered Yes. Back in '73 at a party, a patch of black ice snuck up on me. Normally my footing was like a cat's, but I went down. Kept my head up, and took the impact with my left shoulder. In my right hand was a full pitcher (of lemonade). Didn't spill a drop. A guy rushed forward ... to rescue the pitcher.Steve S.Reach Road11-24-2007
OB all you have to do for those riecpes is call here and mouse will gladly share with you guys. hope things went well over the last few days. not to much snow. clear and balmy here. just great!!!dtphx az11-24-2007
Actually, my car skidded out of control and "flew" into a field because of black ice... but I never "slipped and fell" on black ice. So, I answered, "NO".jane11-24-2007
O.B. I sent the recipe...enjoy :cool: I'm going to go make Arch's needhams!! Later Taters!!Kim11-24-2007
Mars hill view is pretty today but Island Falls makes me shiver...we have Pheasants and peacocks running around here sometimes the peacock will get a "Crush" on one of the goats or even people they are wierd, noisy too.. lots of Hawks and Big heron's that try to get the Koi.. not any pretty cardinals but lots of grossbeaks and Stella Jays woodpeckers Quail.. Robins stay year around and of course Gulls mourning doves and crows that defend the farm they hate the barn owls... alot of birds and mock robins too, I love the chickadees though just like in Maine.. Paul's pictures yesterday were great eye candy and Ken's were so beautiful because of the night scenes thanks to both :-)JH11-24-2007
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Hi Kim!! We uasually put out sunflower seeds and kernal corn and we have many Cardinals. Send Linda your recepie for whoppie pies if you get a chance.OBMO11-24-2007
I've only spotted one cardinal. Maybe they wait for other bird traffic to let up, eliminating this place. I even have a flock of pidgeons that fly in from town. One is pure white. Graves Shop & Save has some seed mix for cardinals. Contains dried fruit.Steve S.Reach Road11-24-2007
Charlotte: We see cardinals daily in our pine trees and in and under the feeders. So beautiful, especially when sun shining on them. I add to my bird seed a mixture of fruit and nut hearts that I buy in Walmart. Birds and squirrels love it. Hope your cardinal will return and bring a mate too.MarilynColchester, Vt11-24-2007
Re Queston uv the Day "Ladies and gentleman, take my advice: Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice." Dr. Sydney Freedman Black Ice iz the best kind fur this theraputic activity.Bobby C.11-24-2007
Charlotte in Washburn, be patient with your caridnal visitor. She does indeed love sunflower ... especially the heart of the seed ... also safflower seed. I hope she continues to brighten your winter, although your waxwings are a handsome bird too. Happy viewing.daisy11-24-2007
I wish I would have a cardinal to my feeder. I have a small hanging platform feeder in hopes of getting one some day!! I hear they usually come early am and just before dark pm. I have looked out and had some great suprises before but a cardinal is not one. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. :eek:KimBlaine11-24-2007
Steve ..them crows are smart. And they like Walnuts. http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V1677 Scroll down or you won't see the film.Bobby C.11-24-2007
DG..I remember Bonnie Laflin..find her and you've found pj..I think either Bonnie or her daughter is in real estate in PI. The J. may be 'Judy'.Bobby C.11-24-2007
My daughter and I saw a female Northern Cardinal in our yard Thanksgiving morning! What a nice surprise. At first I thought she was a Cedar or Bohemian Waxwing, but then took a closer look, grabbed the "bird book" and found the right picture, bright beak and all. I wish that she had stayed longer, but I guess the sunflower seeds weren't where she likes to see them! I hope to lure her back.CharlotteWashburn, ME11-24-2007
BC...Who is this mystery woman who calls herself "pj"? I've been through the 1959 yearbook twice and nothing there gives me a clue to who it is. Any ideas? I've perhaps made a dangerous assumption that it's a female.DGPI11-24-2007
DG....did we both know Bonnie Laflin? She was a friend of mine and had the biggest crush on you. Actually, I believe that the two of you were in the same class. I was a year ahead of you. In later years, I came to you for my "specks". The "P" is my first name...never went by that...went by the "J". ;-)pjBrunswick, ME11-23-2007
Jeff I have a friend from 1983 PIHS class she told me to tell you to check it out I guess someone is posting drugs etc on it.. sorry to tell you! :rolleyes:JH11-23-2007
pj, this is dg. Reckon I need a clue to what the "pj" stands for. Should I have known? Give me a subtle clue....DGPI11-23-2007
Meredith, Caribou had .97 inches of precipitation yesterday, 4.6 inches of which was snow. For any day from 1939 up to yesterday see http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KCAR/2007/11/23/DailyHistory.htmlSteve S.Reach Road11-23-2007
re 25922, the 13th of this month was the last time they showed up on my game cam (enclosed pic) which is probably 2 weeks over their usual bedtime........Paul CyrP. Isle11-23-2007
On our way to Tim Hortons for coffee we went by the mall, I can't believe that many people shop the day after Thanksgiving, the lot was jam packed and so was Wallmart and Mardens, It was nice to just relax with a cup of coffee and watch the traffic going in and out of Wallmart. Kisti, sorry I misspelled your name.Mona11-23-2007
PJ - where in Brunswick are you? MY sister is stationed in the navy thereRobyn Pendexter HallMA11-23-2007
I'd like to say a special "hello" to DG, as I've known him for many, many years. :-)pjBrunswick, ME11-23-2007
Hi everyone...I'm new here, so don't really know many here. I've really enjoyed looking at the many photos, and thank those who have shared them with others.pjBrunswick, ME11-23-2007
Hi Jim and Kriti, Welcome to the com. Did you have lots to eat at your Dad's? We sure did here. Must have been nice to spend time with Vicki to. Love you.mona11-23-2007
Hi Jim and Kriti, Welcome to the com. Did you have lots to eat at your Dad's? We sure did here. Must have been nice to spend time with Vicki to. Love you.mona11-23-2007
Hmm! Everyone must be out shopping or still walking off all the turkey and pies. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. How much snow did PI end up with? It looks like there is still a few inches on the ground. We had rain and fog in this area, mostly drizzle. Paul, have the bears called it a season and gone into their den? Have they been around if the temp is in the 30's? Happy shopping for you daring souls!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine11-23-2007
I'll look for Whoopie Pies tomorrow ... to try out on my crows. Should be amusing. It's been months since I've bought them chocolate eclaires.Steve S.Reach Road11-22-2007
If anyone's interested in a great wind/snow/light show, check out the webcam in Fort Kent. www.sjv.net/webcam/ Pretty wild!SandyMidcoast11-22-2007
:-) Happy Thanksgiving Aunt Mona and all the Conley clan!!! Love, Jimmy and KristiJames Conley JrPlymouth, California11-22-2007
re: meatloaf - I just found a really good turkey meatloaf recipe in the Dec. Good Housekeeping magazine. I tried it the other day & thought it was the best turkey ML I've had yet. Mona - I want to try yours too.connie c.CA11-22-2007
Thank God it wasn't us, although we are still organic.Steve S.PI11-22-2007
Happy Turkey day.... by now all you easterners are in a turkey comma.. we are just thinking about our late afternoon meal... God Bless AmericaGwenKent,Wa.11-22-2007
Our meal is over and we are stuffed and I brought enough home for several days. It is raining on top of the snow so we have slush and its suppose to switch back to snow, mild though about 32. Sandy and C-J, I don't have a recipe! I just make it, next time I do it I'll write down what I'm doing.Mona11-22-2007
Haven't viewed Paul Cyr's pictures yet. Here's my outdoor Christmas Tree, decorated with natural snow flakes. My lead crow now mimics an owl when I go out. Do I look like an owl? His family sure enjoyed today's turkey meatballs.Steve S.Reach Road11-22-2007
God Bless our country our President and it's governmental and Spiritual leaders :-)Thankful American sGod's blessed America11-22-2007
BOBBY C, I CLICKED ON THE LINK SHOWN ON YOUR LAST POSTING. COULD HAVE GONE ALL DAY WITHOUT READING THAT. I HEARD ON A NEWS, TALK SHOW THAT WE ARE BORROWING A LOT OF THIS MONEY FROM CHINA ESPECIALLY TO FUND THE WAR. NOT SURE WHAT IT MEANS EXACTLY BUT IT CAN'T BE GOOD NEWS FOR OUR ECONOMY. LLOYDLLOYD11-22-2007
Sandy....don't let Mona fool you; she makes a great meatloaf! I've made several since I got back from Maine and none tasted as good as hers! Meatloaf and home fries; delicious! Our turkey is in the oven, the cinnamon rolls I made at midnight have risen and look wonderful. I have two chefs (our youngest son and 16-year old grandson) in my kitchen, complete with hats and white jackets, so I think I will relax for a couple of hours before our guests arrive. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and be safe driving!C-JColorado Springs11-22-2007
Mona: C-J's comment about your meatloaf is not the first one I've seen on the COM. What are the chances of sharing the recipe? Thanks.SandyMidcoast11-22-2007
Waldo, no we've never been to Big Springs. Just checking out more affordable places to relocate in the future if & when the housing market ever gets better. And my husband's boss's wife is from there & he said it's a good place to live. I believe the pop. is 24,000. And it's actually on the route we'll be taking on our way back to Maine in May. So we'll check it out. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!connie c.CA11-22-2007
Happy Thanksgiving from Blackie and me.Steve S.Reach Road11-22-2007
Go for it Bobby, you can do it. Have a great day.Mona11-22-2007
Your blanket of new snow makes for a Chamber of Commerce holiday. A Happy Thanksgiving to all from the KB and me. vhvhSouth of I-1011-22-2007
Yah know ..It's Thanksgiving morning and nobody is up yet. I get up and do my homework every morning while it's quiet . I read all kinds of material from all kinds of sources. I read all the mainstream stuff and all the stuff from the left and right wing crazed people as well as that from all the pumpers of Pollyannaism who blow pink smoke about the economy and the country 24 -7. I noticed that the mainstream press is starting to deal with subjects that used to be considered reactionary BS as fact.. This is not good. The reason it is bad is that we are being told things that many of us knew all along (In fact knew but ignored for years). IE ..That a day of reckoning would come. Weeell (as Reagan used to say) It may be time to bite the bullit before we don't have anything left to be thankful for. If I had treated my many jobs over the years like I've treated my Country (took it for granted)..I would have been fired in a New York second. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/News/FedsBudgetTricksHideTrillionsInDebt.aspx Now I think I'll go try to make a pie. If Mona's grandson can do it..by God, so can I.Bobby C.11-22-2007
I'm just sitting around with nothing to do, wow! All I had to do was make a big pan of stuffing, which I bake. I had a raspberry pie all made, my 11 grandson was here teus, he wanted to ccok so I opened a can of pumpkin and told him the recipe was on the can, what a nice pie he made, he also made a Pineapple cranberry salad, His 7 year old sister Kiara is making the monkey bread, see why I don't have to do anything!Mona11-22-2007
Thanks Mona.....and thanks to all of your fans, I found your recipe. I think I will try them.... Tenlee, tomorrow will be a fun day for you. I'll be waiting to hear about all of the bargains.karen11-22-2007
Karen, The Christmas Parade is Dec. 1st.Mona11-22-2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.daisy11-22-2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.....you too Bobby C. When do you have your Christmas parade up there in PI? I remember watching it on the CAM last year....please let us all know. After dinner and you all have your naps, don't forget we all need to write Santa and let him know what's on our wish list!! I will be searching for the Whoppie Pie recipe.......karen11-22-2007
Boy am I glad I live in FLorida :pbarb11-22-2007
I guess I should stay up later, but I like to go to bed and read, and I'd still waake up at 6am. Connie who are the pretty girls with you? Karen, I will senr the recipe if you send me your e mail address, it is on the site as Tenlee said. C-J, that meal was pathitic, left overs of all things. I can do bettter. We have snow on the ground looks like about 3", but it is doing something between snow and sleet, I can't wait to ride to Fort! Be safe everyone.Mona11-22-2007
Tenlee...your mother could sell pencils on the side of the road and make money! As for her cooking, she could charge an arm and half a leg for her goodies! And believe me, I know, I've eaten at her house and tasted her good food! Your mother's meat loaf is the greatest. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, from cold and snowy Colorado! ;-)C-JColorado Springs11-22-2007
Arch nice pic! lol Karen, I'll be shopping on Black Friday. This will be my 2nd year, because good friends of mine make it a "positive" experience, and insist I go with. lol I really haven't found it to be positive yet, (I hate shopping and hate crowds) but I'm trying! I thought I got out of it by being in the county, but the weather said I couldn't go, so one more Black Friday shopping trip for me in Portland, ME! I forget who asked, but mom's famous Whoopie Recipe is posted here on the com. I told her she'd be a millionaire if she sat by the side of the road on route 1 in the summer and sold them.Tenlee11-22-2007
Connie C., -Just curious about your mentioning Big Spring, TX to Arch. Did you spend some time there, too? -Finished pilot training at Webb AFB in '67. No way! That COULDN'T have been 40 years ago!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-22-2007
Karen Go to one of the cams and look at the listings to the left and look under Maine Recipes. ArchÄrch11-21-2007
Is that Whoppie Pie recipe of Mona's published any place? Love the Maple ones we get at the Fair in Fryeburg. Think Mona would share with us? Have a Happy Thanksgiving and what about it.....anyone going to be shopping Friday to pick up those good sales? I would love to walk into that Country Collectibles on Friday.karen11-21-2007
Jeez Becky It is 39° degrees here in North Texas. Send the Old Man down here. They are supposed to get a few inches of snow up in the Pan Handle.Ärch11-21-2007
This Holiday is to be Thankful... SO.. sounds like a few on here.. can be thankful they are not on welfare... and also can be thankful they are not the ones dealing with the ones applying for this type of help.. I"m thankful my husband FINISHED his last chemo shot !! and things are going well for him right now.. time will tell.. EVERYONE have a great TURKEY DAY!! GIVE THANKS and BE THANKFUL! :-)RuthIsland Falls11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving from Alaska to all the comers. Weather here 47 degress and husband pouting - snow gone. Flyrod, enjoy your Holiday. I am thinking of you!RebeccaAnchorage, Ak11-21-2007
MONA, I MUST NOT HAVE EXPLAINED MYSELF CORRECTLY. I NEVER SAID THAT LBJ IS TO BLAME FOR WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE COUNTRY TODAY. EVERYONE KNOWS IT WAS THE GROVER CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION THAT CAUSED ALL THE PROBLEMS. HAPPY "WHOOPIE PIE" THANKSGIVING LLOYDLLOYD11-21-2007
FROM MIKKI and IÄrchArctic, Tx.11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.N CLARKS S FL11-21-2007
Arch: Bravo!SandyMidcoast11-21-2007
WHOOPIE PIES FOREVERÄrch11-21-2007
Geeesh! Let's not get into Whoopie Pies...the men on this site will NOT be happy!!!!!SandyMidcoast11-21-2007
Connie C.: I agree. But after years of loving and making those things, it is the very best recipe since my very old neighbor (Mrs.MacKenzie in St. Francis) made them!SandyMidcoast11-21-2007
Sandy - Actually I have made them, but I want to see what Mona's taste like!:-) She's the "real Mccoy" of whoopie pies!connie c.CA11-21-2007
Connie C.: You really ought to make them yourself. Fun to make (a bit of a messy kitchen) but so incredibly good...you won't notice the mess!!SandyMidcoast11-21-2007
Tenlee - I've yet to have one of your mom's whoopie pies! Maybe next summer I can con her into making some. :-) Sorry you couldn't make it up north for tomorrow, but I'm sure you'll have a good day with your kids.connie c.CA11-21-2007
be safe...GOD blessJudyandBobby HardyTacoma11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I just made Mom's Whoopie Pies! YUMMY.Tenlee11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-21-2007
Karne, Forgot to tell you, tenlee can't make it the weather tonight and at least tomorrow morning isn't great for traveling, will miss her.Mona11-21-2007
Karen, Hope you have a great day. Actually I'm going to my daughters in Fort Fairfield for dinner, but your welcome. I do get my dander up when people talk about sometthing they know nothing about and continue to blame the political parties from the past instead of the ones who are now messing up the whole country. Thanks Otis.Mona11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.Carma11-21-2007
Mona, Got dinner ready for Tenlee and family? How about Fiddleheads? Do they work their way into the Thanksgiving feast? Boy, you have gotten this guestbook blog stirred up. It is easy to get folks cranked with email as one can't hear the tone and that's what determines kidding or not. Have a good turkey day down there BC....got someone to cook for ya? We could all go to Mona's. :-)karen11-21-2007
Don't know if farm subsidies are "welfare" or not, but you can check by zip code at http://farm.ewg.org/farm/region.php?fips=23003Frank C.Union, ME11-21-2007
OTIS, SORRY IF I JERKED YOUR CHAIN. I HAVE NOTHING BUT HIGH REGARD FOR ALL GOVERNEMNT WORKERS. WAS JUST JOKING AROUND ON THE GUEST BOOK. I AM SURE THAT YOUR HAVE PUT IN 38 YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE TO YOUR STATE. LLOYDLLOYD11-21-2007
Otis, I absolutely have to agree with you. If one would like to push my pencil for a day, they would see what real work is. I know it looks like we don't do much, but the truth is we tolerate a lot. We have to deal with these illegals and the such. Yes, there are some in need and then there are those who absolutely work the system. They all read the same book and they all know how far they can push. Government workers can't walk away from the customer like private industry. Congratulations Otis for all of those years.karen11-21-2007
LLOYD, I have been a government worker for 38 years. When you make a comment like you just did it leads me to believe you know absolutely nothing about work at all.Otis ClairCalifornia11-21-2007
Daisy Not to belabor a point, but, can you give me just one example of your so-called “corporate welfare” where the corporation, does absolutely nothing and the government pays the corporation, much like the underclass of people I’m referring to, who do nothing, but the government pays for their food, housing, medical expenses, etc. Could you possibly be mixing apples and oranges? Does one entity do something for their tax break or subsidy, (I think that is what you’re referring to, for corporate welfare), while the other entity, (underclass) does nothing? Do you really think they’re comparable?AL11-21-2007
YES LBJ IS LONG GONE, THANKFULLY. THE PROBLEM IS THAT HIS PROGRAMS HAVE EXPANDED AND GOVERNMENT HAS EXPANDED BEYOND BELIEF. THERE ARE A LOT OF LEGITIMATE NEEDY PEOPLE THAT SHOULD HAVE THE TAXPAYER'S HELP BUT I KNOW FOR SURE THAT A LOT OF THEM ARE JUST LOAFERS, DRUGGERS AND DRINKERS OR WORSE ILLEGALS WHO THINK THEY ARE ENTITLED TO WHATEVER THEY WANT. OF COURSE, GOVERNMENT WORKERS ARE GETTING THE REAL TAXPAYER WELFARE. CORPORATIONS ARE ALSO RIPPING US BIG TIME. LLOYDLLOYD11-21-2007
You Boys have a one track mind, LBJ's been gone a long time what about giving our entire country away? By GB. And as Daisy said it best, in the last seven years corprated welfare has exploded. I'd rather give it to the poor.Mona11-21-2007
AL, YOU NAILED IT. THIS COUNTRY HAS TURNED INTO A WELFARE STATE OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS. LBJ'S "GREAT SOCIETY"PROGRAM TOOK CARE OF IT. YOU DIDN'T WANT TO RIDE ON A TURNIP ANYWAY. LLOYDLLOYD11-21-2007
Wendy: Amen! Bobby C: How true. Certainly not enough "good press" displayed here. AL: I think you've fallen off the turnip truck! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!SandyMidcoast11-21-2007
THE ONES THAT I KNOW THAT WERE ON WELFARE KNOW HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM AND THEY KNOW IT WELL. ONE FAMILY I KNEW THAT GOT FOOD STAMPS DID NOT LIKE THE CORN MEAL , SO THEY USE TO FEED IT TO THE PIGS...WHER IN FLIP DID THEY GET THE MONEY TO BUY THE PIG IN THE FIRST PLACE. THAT FAMILY USED THE SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST TWENTY YEARS OR MORE. AND THEY COULD HAVE WORKED THEY WERE LAZY AND WANTED TO USE THE SYSTEM, AND IT WORKED VERY WELL FOR THEM, WHILE MY HUSBAND AND I WORDED OUR BUTT OFF AND LOTS OF TIMES HAD LESS THAN THEY DID.BUT WE EARNED OUR LIVING WITH HONESTY NOT BY BEING LIARS..sandee11-21-2007
Daisy if yur gonna hit me with logic I don't wanna chit chat anymore. :cool: Happy Thanksgiving everybody.Bobby C.11-21-2007
Daisy, You got it, thats where the real welfare abuse is.I just saw a mesw item the other night about a congreeman from the farm belt, his net worth is nearly 6 million dollars, he has a huge farming qperation, in the last 10 yers he has recieved over 2 million daoolars in farm subsidies!, I need to buy a farm. To Mainer, The Goverment also traets illegal a lot better than me, I have to show two forms of I.D. in order to get my drivers license.Mona11-21-2007
Not one word in all the entrys on 'welfare queens,' is there anything said about CORPORATE WELFARE !! Talk about wasting our tax dollars !! Does anyone think it's to the benefit of those people spending our tax dollars to keep us distracted with issues like 'welfare queens,' so that we do not pay attention to what is really going on?daisy11-21-2007
Connie C No I am here about 30mi south of Fort Worth in an unincorporated area. Big Spring is appx. 270 mi from here. I said I was from Blue Norther (fictitious) because we have one arriving here now. The high yesterday was 84° and the high forecast for tomorrow is 43° or 44° so a bad cold front here is called blue.Ärch11-21-2007
Hey Arch - are you anywhere near Big Spring, TX?connie c.CA11-21-2007
Mona, I will agree there are big problems in DC at the moment as well. I'm not trying to be mean or paint all people on public assistance with a single brush. We need public assistance. There are legit people on it. But there are a lot of non-legit people on it as well. My point is that the state of maine often treats people on assistance better than those of us paying the bills and the entire state is suffering as a result. I can't believe we have not heard from Mr. Burtt on this issue. Did somebody whack him? :-) Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!!MainerMaine11-21-2007
Happy Thanksgiving to all our Friends on Crown of MaineÄrch and MikkiBlue Norther, TX11-21-2007
This is why welfare was brought about.Ärch11-21-2007
To all of you, Happy thanksgiving, travel in the County is going to be a bit trickey, so have a safe day as well.Mona11-21-2007
AL, regarding your statement "For the most part, this poor class of people are fat, and way overweight, and so are their kids." I worked for 20 years in a community mental health center and it was my experience that people who have to use food stamps will make the stamps stretch by buying foods that are cheap yet very high in carbs, like pasta for example, because they can make their $120 (or whatever) worth of stamps last for a month. Lots of peanut butter sandwiches and sodas because they're cheaper than milk, etc. This type of diet packs on pounds. This is somewhat of a generalization I know and does not hold true to all on the food stamp system. But just think about it. Thinner "rich" people eat better, healthier low-fat foods because they can afford lobster and scallops, filet mignon, asparagus, caviar, wine, and even milk. Everyone have a nice Thanksgiving dinner and be thankful you didn't have to buy pasta instead of turkey. The way things are going with the economy we might all be in the soup line next Thanksgiving.WendyPanama City Beach FL11-21-2007
There are MANY people who had to get welfare at one point or other in their lives and came back to be successful as business owners or in the workplace. The system worked well for them..allowed them to survive a bad situation and get back on track and contribute. These stories don't get much press.Bobby C.11-21-2007
Loved just going on and seeing "home" from away. This is my first time to this site. It was nice to "visit" Pleasant Lake where I use to swim all the time, see Katahdin as if it were out my parents window, and see PI where I enjoyed college many years ago. Thank you for providing such relaxation.Sue WeeksEddington11-21-2007
Mona.... Not the wrong side of the bed...The wrong side of the ROOM !!!Rob11-21-2007
Al, Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? Or are you always like this, Just one question, have you ever seen FAT RICH PEOPLE? That was mean to lump poor people like that. Opps. one more question, have you ever thought of teaming up with Ann Coulter?Mona11-21-2007
Sandy and Mona Please re-read your writings. You sound as if everybody is in need of some sort of government assistance. Public welfare. We must help them. Those are not the people I’m addressing. No one denies helping out the widow with four kids who truly needs assistance, or the sick or the elderly, who cannot make it on their own. I’m addressing the welfare bums that you good hearted people seem to want to ignore and cover over, and apparently do not even want to admit exist, big time, in our society, a whole class of people who are dependent on a welfare system. We have an underclass of people, who are lazy and do not want to work, will not work, have no pride, and are willing to lay around and let the rest of us pay their way, for food, shelter, medical costs, etc. For the most part, this poor class of people are fat, and way overweight, and so are their kids. And whether you know it or not, they laugh at us for being so stupid as to work and pay taxes to pay for them. I’ve had them tell me, “it’s just a little bit, from everybody”. They breed whole generations, who grow up to be just like them. Johnson’s “war on poverty” has cost this country billions and billions or dollars, (if not trillions), since 1966, and the poor underclass is still with us, except now they drive 2 cars, watch color tv, play video games, and wear hi priced sneakers, and pants, with their waist, almost down to their knees. And you think you are really helping them?AL11-21-2007
Why would we give an illegal anything? An illegal is illegal....what part of that don't we understand? Ship them back to where they came from and stop sending our monies to everyone in the world. Start taking care of our own. Bring the jobs back to US citizens and our country. Now days as soon as one has an ache or pain, they get SS disability. What's that all about? They could do something....to earn those food stamps!!! Write your Congressman. Pay attention to whom you vote for and all of the other related. Be well advised prior to making decisions as we are going down hill fast. :cool:karen11-21-2007
Sandy~ I understand what your saying and I agree with you. But if someone can afford Lobster, they do not need to be on food stamps was my point. (They both had wedding rings on and she called him "honey") I do not condemn anyone who needs help of any sort but when it is obviously being taken advantage of then yes, it does bother me. At $8 or $9 a lb., I think the money could have been spent on fruit and vegetables for the children. I'm sorry but just being honest.Carma11-21-2007
I need some help! I was recently transfered to Virginia and the Chinese food is awful. Can anyone find a recipe for the sweet and sour sauce/chicken and the duck sauce at Wok Inn so I can make it here at home? They don't have ANYTHING like the Wok Inn down here, the sweet and sour sauce isn't pink & sticky here at all.. it's awful. PLEASE could someone help? I'd be forever grateful! JessJessVirginia Beach, VA11-21-2007
It appears that N. Maine is getting some serious "overcasting" again. It is overcasting here in PA, too, but not the white stuff where I live. :Djane11-21-2007
Mona: Thanks...always on a mission, I guess! I worry about desperate people seeing these postings and feeling so sad. The next arguement will probably be "what are people on welfare doing with a computer?" Oh,well...I bought my first new one this year. Bought new ones for my kids and used their old ones for years!! Again, thanks, for being a champion for those who are truly in need.SandyMid-coast11-20-2007
Sandy, Thank you. Unless you have first hand knowledge you don't know what goes on in another person life. I always had people coming into my office telling about someone they that shouldn't be getting help, I always asked do you live there? And everyone i saw had to do an application, show proof of income and have recipts for where thet spent their money the previous 30 days, so nutil you've been there don't condem everyone. Not everyone is a cheat, are there some yes. Your doing a good thing Sandy.Mona11-20-2007
when P.Burtt and I get into it everyone says take it to disscussion ...what's up DOC? :confused:Gwen11-20-2007
Carma: I volunteer drive for the elderly. This summer I drove a woman on food stamps to Hannaford's, and with her cart full ($111.00/Food Stamps) the store or DHS in ME had a computer glitch that rendered her card useless. I paid for her groceries and she repaid me by buying( the following week) the lobsters I needed to celebrate the Fourth of July with my kids.....the only means she had to repay me! As for the six two-liter sodas, if she bought no-name brands she might have purchased eight! Milk is almost $4.00 a gal. Perhaps she was just providing the best she could.....And who says that was her husband!! We should "judge not lest we be judged". Mainer: If you are able to refrain from naming the monster political power responsible for our dire straits, is it also possible that you could use a bit more restraint in painting welfare reciptints with such a broad brush? I am not a recipient and am very much aware of the abuse, but please have a heart for those less fortunate.SandyMid-coast11-20-2007
KBS...You're right about the governor of Maine being an idiot...a very expensive idiot who's spending our money left and right with no regard for the state's debt as it is...Maine is on the brink of bankruptcy.DGPI11-20-2007
You should have asked that question of the 9% not voting NO.Guest11-20-2007
re poll: Do the 2.3% voting to give driver licenses to ILLEGAL immigrants not know the meaning of the word ILLEGAL Why would you reward someone for doing something ILLEGAL? Were they trying to be funny(NOT)when they voted? :-( :confused: :mad:Guestbook reader11-20-2007
Paul C. I just received & viewed your DVD today. Excellent! Well done! And the music was great. Really enjoyed it. It would make an excellent Christmas gift for the Mainers in "exile" or anybody else for that matter. Thanks for making it. And I still say it's National Geographic material!connie c.CA11-20-2007
Steve you're getting freezing rain and I just mowed the yard and raked maple leaves and toted them to the pasture for the goats...Judy H.11-20-2007
Mainer, You are right about who is responsible for Maines problems, will you be so generous and admit who put us in the mess we are in at the federal level? The other party.Mona11-20-2007
We're getting snow/freezing rain. The river's mourning doves knew it was coming; they've come and gone. Scraped half of last night's Hamburger Helper onto the lawn (with cheese-covered rice). Once again, I watched a crow walk up to my window, as if to ask "who are you?"Steve S.Reach Road11-20-2007
Carma, You are right, any food items can be purchased with food stamps, we as Welfare directors argued many times with the powers that be in Augusta, but food stamps is a federal program thus controlled by the feds. They can't buy soap, toothpaste or any personal care items, dumb and dumber.And both patries have been in office since food stamps came into being in the early 70's.Mona11-20-2007
The Governor of this once great state of Maine, is the biggest idiot ever in Maine political history. Anyone voting to suport his bills is more of an idiot than he is.KBSPI11-20-2007
I've always been curious as to why people on Food Stamps are allowed to buy Live Lobster...I have seen it bought with my own eyes as well as 6 2 2liters of Soda, big bags of chips, frozen Crab Ragoon. I dont usually pay attention to such things but when the lady paid for the food with Food Stamps and her husband paid for the Booze after he took out a "wad" of cash kind of caught my attention.... Sad, but it is fact that a majority do not need the help they so easily take advantage of. :-(CarmaHollis11-20-2007
Mona, regarding Mainecare, I don't disagree that it's a needed program in some cases. The part that gets me upset is people on Mainecare get much better benefits than the people on private insurance who are paying for their coverage (and paying for the people who are on mainecare). I think it shows where the priorities of the state government are. CoPays would be a good idea also. I agree to that maine does need better jobs with insurance, benefits etc. But the state government has ruined the economy....Maine is almost the worst place in the nation to do business. What business would want to come here and provide those benefits??? It wouldn't be so bad if there were some decent options for individual and small businesses to buy good private insurance, but the state has ruined that also. I don't want to start a political discussion, so I will refrain from mentioning which political party has been in control of Augusta and allowed most of this to happen ;-)MainerMaine11-20-2007
With respect to being on welfare. The standards can't be too tough. I know quite a few who are on it, and do not derserve to be, in my opinion. You don't have to be a German rocket scientist to identify the fakers from those really in need. They are just lazy white trash who, for whatever reason, do not want to, and will not work. There is a whole underclass of therm now, from Conn. to Maine. Able bodied men and women, who would rather sit home, watch TV, drink booze, smoke pot, and not try to raise their kids properly, and just do not have the ambition to try to get ahead. And I hate to admit it, but some of them are my relatives, so I know firsthand whereof I speak.AL11-20-2007
I owe out more than I make..that qualifies me cause I'm in negative numbers..me and Donald Trump.Bobby C.11-20-2007
The threshold for stamps is very low. Recipients have very low income and own little. I don't qualify "at this time," even after adding 7 hungry crows to my household. Was asked if my vehicle was my primary residence. Check your eligibility at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/foodstamps/index.htmlSteve S.Reach Road11-20-2007
Mainer, The guidelines for getting food stamps eliminate most all of the elderly that get any kind of S.S, as i said the threshhold is low, the cards were to prevent people selling the paper food stamps for cash. I do agree that there should be a co pay for maine care, that would stop all the trivial visits to the Er. But for people with no health Ins, it's needed and soon some of us on pensions may have to apply with the rising cost of Ins. Maine needs training programs and then a place for people tp work after they are trained, with benefits, not part time work at wallmart or a fast food place with barely min. wage.Mona11-20-2007
Rep John Mcdonough from R-Scarborough,wrote in our weekly Forecaster, among other info, "Maine issues this crucial identification documnet to anybody who can find their way to a Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles office. Foreign language newspapers in New York and elsewhere actually run advertisements looking for people to go to Maine for a day to pick up a license. The U.S. attorney in Portland, Paula Silsby, has already prosecuted some of the ringleaders of these license-seeking excursions." Another quote,"If BMV employees suspect that a person applying for a license is an illegal alien, they are not permitted to ask about immigation status"...that's all from an exec order from the governor. Evidently many use false names and have phony ID cards and on and on.juliaYarmouth11-20-2007
Mona, in response to 25821, I think I am right. Maine has one of the most generous food stamp programs in the nation. They are also issuing debit cards to food stamp recipients so they won't feel any stigma for being on public assistance. Remove the stigma and there is that much less incentive to get off the program. Oh, and what about the Mainecare program? The state gives generous health benefits to those on Mainecare for little or no cost. Much better benefits than those of us that have to actually pay for our benefits. Yep, Maine is on a downward spiral.MainerMaine11-20-2007
I say “if them aliens can get here from all the way cross the universe they don’t need no stinkin drivers license.” While were at it lets abolish the Electoral College, populism rules! Bring on the revolution!! :rolleyes:SPTColorado11-20-2007
Mainer Re:25815, You are incorrect on the welfare in the State , thats how it used to be several years ago when the State was hurting for money, the laws were all changed and I can tell it is not easy to get welfare, the income threshhold is very low, I just retiredas welfare administrator for the City of Presque Isle, I did that for 35 years and things have changed drasticly.Mona11-20-2007
Sorry. I was asked to show proof of legal status. I could have shown a green card. As Maine goes, so should the Nation.Steve S.PI11-20-2007
When I re-acquired a Maine Driver's License (2005) over in Caribou, I was asked to show proof of U.S. citizenship. I had an expired U.S. passport; I could hear others grumbling about needing a birth certificate. Maine did get a lot of press for allowing "non-residents" to get a license. That loophole was closed when the Governor signed LD 812 on May 15, 2007, a bill sponsored by Rep. Boyd Marley, D-Portland.Steve S.PI11-20-2007
Get one or two million "What would Earl do?" T-shirts and march on Washington. Make the NAACP and the old Black Panthers look like a bunch of "girlie boys." Make the Terminator look like a Chrismas Tree ornament. DG will foot the bill.Bobby C.11-20-2007
Paul Conley, your name sounds familiar did you know any Lewis's or St.Peter's in Caribou? I went to school in Caribou for a year and my Grandparents lived in Caribou.cheryl Wilsonfl11-20-2007
HEY BC I have always said that when enough of them get moved up here that we can all go down there and straighten out that country and then maybe they all will move back home. Sadly enough as most Americans, don't blame the Mexicans because they account for a fraction of the folks that are busting our borders. They come from every country and every city from Punta Arenas to Nogales. The driver license will give them a piece of legal ID, legitimizing them just a little more. Banks are even talking about credit cards for illegals ooops immigrants. Another form of greed but still a small piece of legitimacy. It is time to start writing and phoning our elected representatives I guess and stop bitching amongst ourselves.Ärch11-20-2007
I am not surprised by the licenses for illegals move. Maine is becoming a large welfare state. DHHS and others in the Maine government would like to see every maine citizen on welfare...it increases their power and funding. If they can't make that happen they will start importing people to fill the welfare system. Sad. :-(MainerMaine11-20-2007
I know of two incidents involving accidents with illegals: one would have cost a friend her life,if she hadn't seen him coming across the line directly at her in time to avoid a head-on crash. The other one involved my husband's vehicle that resulted in minimum damage, b/c we were sitting at a traffic light, and went unreported. In both cases the drivers did not speak English and in both cases alcohol was involved. If they don't speak English, how the "H" do they read traffic signs? THE REAL QUESTION HERE: WHY DO THE POLITICANS BELIEVE THEY HAVE A MANDATE TO DO AS THEY PLEASE ON THIS TOPIC?daisy11-20-2007
Mona, Tenlee....it's already happened. The illegal alleins here in Maine do have/or can obtain driver's licenses if they so want! Along with that go all the perks (voting, of course) you can imagine....Mona you've worked in a field that knows all about that! Soc. Sec#'s can be all 9's...no need for residency etc. AND etc.! Doesn't that tick you off? Come one come all we'll hand out whatever , whenever!juliaYarmouth11-20-2007
What "they" are saying is that the license issue is a public safety issue .. need to give them guys a license and get them insured cause the undocumented peeples are gonna drive anyways. It's the first step towards general amnesty without relying on a direct vote on the subject. It's the old license trick. :p It's a weird phenomona we got goin' on here.. retired and well-to-do Americans are moving to Nexico and South America and them guys are coming here.Bobby C.11-20-2007
Tenlee, The fedral Gov. wants the illegals to have a drivers license, now our great Govenor wants the state of maine to issue them to illegals, Wish they'd look after us as good as they do people who aren't suppose to be here.Mona11-20-2007
What am I missing here? Illegal Alien - Legal Driver's License. I'm confused.Tenlee11-20-2007
Mona....do they actually have a road sign now for the Johnson Road? There was never one posted when I lived out there! Be sure and tell Leonard that I said hello! I sincerely hope all our COM'ers have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. If anyone's heading West, stop by our house on Thursday around 3 pm and partake with family and friends; it's pretty easy to add another plate to the table!C-JColorado Springs11-19-2007
Spoke briefly at tonight's City Council Meeting. Most organized 5-minute talk I can re-caw'll. I'll sit back (near my tuxedo cat) and watch Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry," or "The Outlaw Jose Wales," or "Pale Rider." And 2 full 12 oz. boxes of Cheese Nips await my crows who get me up in the morning.Steve S.Reach Road11-19-2007
BC That pic is from Shorpy, here is anotherÄrch11-19-2007
Arch, Right you are again.mona11-19-2007
Mona As far as the drug problem is concerned, if the demand here in the States were not there then the smuggling would go where the money is. BC Those columns were added around the time of the civil war. Might need a coat of paint.Ärch11-19-2007
Arch..fixer upper? That house is move-in ready. I really like that house.Bobby C.11-19-2007
Meta, After some consideration, maybe I'll treat the guys to a thawed out butterball. Even if their neighbors helped out, that would probably last all weekend.Steve S.Reach Road11-19-2007
KEN: That is a ( BRAVE MOOSE )that is awful close to that car :D :D :D Thanks for the pictures.Sally (ladybug)Mandeville, La.11-19-2007
Bobby C., Your right our money isn't worth anything, we don't have any but the powers that be keep giving it away to every one but us, we'll never get out of hock, but we still have to help the rich with the big tax breaks and give Mexico millions to help with the drug problem( they need help getting more of it over the border). here I go again.Mona11-19-2007
Mona.. oil iz priced in dollars worldwide. The dollar has almost slid off the money map. Gas will soon be five dollars. The good news is..er, huh .. Hell..it was on the news but I forgot. Oh yeah..I remember..Gold is up.Bobby C.11-19-2007
Happy Thanksgiving (early) to all you COM'ERS. I'm heading to mid-Maine tomorrow to spend the holiday with my daughter and her family. Steve...PLEASE..feed your crows something else Thursday than microwave dinners and birdseed...don't forget to spash in a little Merlot!Meta11-19-2007
BC Here is a fixer-upper for you.Ärch11-19-2007
Me again, I just called and ordered some kerosine, I think we need to make a trip to Washington, and maybe move in to the white house for the winter, I'll bet their warm and cozy, Kerosine is 3.60 a gal, D---. the oil companies and our politicians for letting the gouge us like that, you'd think one hundred billion dollars in profits would be enough for anyone. There thats my oration for the day, i think.Mona11-19-2007
C-J, Leonard and I were in Caribou today and we came back through your old stomping grounds, the Parkhurst rd. i thought of you when we passed the Johnson Rd.Mona11-19-2007
Yeah, the Bennet Dr.cam has been stuck since mid-October. Unfortunately, I just haven't had the time to make a trip over there and fix it. Hopefully that will happen later this month or early next. I also don't think it's possible to move it closer to McDonalds, unfortunately. Thanks for watching.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-19-2007
Webmaster, the cam in Caribou, in front of what looks like Plourde Furniture has been stuck since Oct. Is there a problem? My dad goes to McDonalds every morning, is there a possibility that the camera can be moved closer to the McDonalds area? Thanks for this link, it is refreshing to see home and Aroostock County on a daily basis and then look out side here and see sunshine and drought.THANKSETDallas, Georgia11-19-2007
Steve: DG will tell you how you and I are relatedRADNS11-19-2007
Well I think Paul has started something with his calendars and DVD Cd etc in the Bangor paper there is a couple from Stockholm offering sme too... Rebecca Rebecca.. are you flirting with the com boys? :D Be careful for what you wish for... well you know the rest!JHPAC WEST11-19-2007
Mary Alice Where did you live in Caribou? My grandfather and Greand mother lived on Elm street. I worked at Lloyds market in 1952.Paul Conley11-19-2007
"If sneakiness is akin to crookedness ... we are surrounded." S.R. SutterSteve S.Presque Isle11-19-2007
DG, I recently saw a picture of a septic system pumping truck with the logo, "This truck is full of politicians promises"!!! Gotta love it. :rolleyes:RonMass.11-19-2007
Julia...Good for you. Just more nails in our collective coffins. Our governments(both state and federal)are destroying our country swiftly and surely. Unless there's a complete clean-out of Washington, we have but little time left. The crooks there are stuffing their valises with cash waiting for a clean escape.DGPI11-19-2007
RAD, Doesn't surprise me. I'm told that through marriage I'm related to a gal on the Mayflower. Later, my ancestors tried farming along the Southwest Branch of the Miramichi ... wouldn't you know it, another river. Thanks for the link.Steve S.Reach Road11-19-2007
Re:25765 Steve, if you're interested in agricultural museums and are ever down Nova Scotia way look this one up. www.nspe.ca/ then click on the museum. By the way I'm related to you by marriageRADNS11-19-2007
BC, in earlier posts someone mentioned Steve wasn't married so I took my two favorite guys and ran with it - Get it :rolleyes: Just funnin - ya know see I'm too simple for ya :cool: Mornin Mona :cool:Rebecca11-19-2007
I'm so ticked off with our Govenor's administrative order to allow illegal alliens to have a driver's license! Can't imagine what he was/is thinking and now 'they' are flocking to Maine which has become a sanctuary state (like 6-8 other states). I'm hearing that residency is not even required. What a fiasco! Now to take my ranting outside and put it to by use raking those everlasting oak leaves!juliaYarmouth11-19-2007
Paul... that's eggzactly the part I don't get.Bobby C.11-19-2007
BC What hacks me the most is that I can't find the source of all those color slides. I know it is a Govt. web page but I can't seem to find it. :mad:Ärch11-19-2007
re 25776 Bobby, it doesn't matter if you don't get it, she listed me first......Paul CyrP. Isle11-19-2007
BC Check this link, not only trains but all kinds of great old time(big) pics. http://www.shorpy.com/image/tid/12Ärch11-19-2007
Arch..where are you finding all those good railroad pics? Here's a link that will help you understand my posts. http://www.hobonickels.org/alpert04.htmBobby C.11-19-2007
Headed for a high of 82 here. :-)Guestbook reader11-19-2007
Winter is here it's only 6 degrees here at 7 am. That time of year when we have to use up our expensive gas to warm the car. Good morning all. Poor rebecca!!Mona11-19-2007
RLG..I didn't get that one.....again. :confused: :DBobby C.11-19-2007
Hmmmm Paul C's is married, glad BC IS married, Steve not married Mnnnnn, oh but I AM! SHOT!RebeccaAnchorage, Ak11-18-2007
The proposed 2008 City of Presque Isle Budget includes $14,550 for the Downtown Revitalization Committee. Here's the breakdown: new Christmas lights $8,000, electricity and maintenance for Christmas lights $1,850, incentives and advertising $2,000, professional development $1,000, beautification items $900, and postage $800. Check my math.Steve S.Presque Isle11-18-2007
BC This one is for you. Not a Bud but BETTERÄrch11-18-2007
see i still cant spell.Ronny lived on state st next to chub and me.Jack11-18-2007
DG yes it is floyd cullins miss slelled last name.#7 is ronny cohen left presque isle at age 9 or 10,his father owned the chainapperal store. Mona don was married to my cousin Marion.Jackholden,me11-18-2007
My TV dinner had a cranberry "dessert." GADS! My crows wouldn't eat that.Steve S.Reach Road11-18-2007
Hi Mary, Welcome! You've toured more of the country than I have, although I didn't see Hawaii listed. You're always welcome to come back to Aroostook.Steve S.Reach Road11-18-2007
Mary, welcome to the site!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-18-2007
Quite a website. Makes me homesick for Maine. I was born in Ft. Kent in 1936, moved to Caribou in 1949 and left for NYC in 1959. My maiden name was Buchanan. Have lived in San Diego CA, St. Petersburg FL,Lake Placid NY, and Santa Rosa CA; presently in Tucson AZ. The photo was taken shortly before I left Maine. Sure don't look like that now. I have 1 daughter in Ohio, 1 grandson in NC who is career Army and has been in Iraq and Afghanistan and 2 great-granddaughters.Mary Alice ZurbachTucson AZ11-18-2007
Dan E....Yup, methinks that's Buddy meself.DGPI11-18-2007
For both locals and visitors, the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum is a definite MUST. I've been there once, but will stop there again next summer. See http://www.oldplow.org/default.htm.Steve S.Reach Road11-18-2007
Thanks Arch.. yeah it's winter here too for sure old rain forrest wet .. take a nap sounds good... our beach is rough todayJudy H11-18-2007
Judy From what I can find, that program will repeat on the 25th of this month. Mikki and I hope that you folks have a very good thanksgiving. We are going to stay close to home here. It is supposed to be wet and cold here by then. Right now it is 78° and it is supposed to get into the 80s by wednesday and then drop down to the wet cold 50s by thursday. Mikki is napping right now or I would ask her about those Poms. The grandson commandered the tv for Spiderman and she has seen it several times soooo.Ärch11-18-2007
Webmaster. When I check the streaming part of the web, I get the picture fine but nothing moving. I used to when I first signed up for the com. By the way, shouldn't my renawal be coming up soon? Please let me know how much for premium?MarilynColchester,Vt11-18-2007
Hi Mikki and Arch.. Hope you have a nice Up coming Turkey day! Arch is there a link where we can see video of Bill Green's show with Mr.Cyr on it? all I see is the written?? Has Mikki seen these Pom Puppies? the florist designs them and put a remote control squeeze Barker in it? so cute ..Judy Hardy11-18-2007
DG, Jack's post has sent me back to the Gouldville basketball photo. After another look, I think the boy to the left of Jiggs Wilcox is Buddy Gough.Dan E.Arlington, MA11-18-2007
Jack, I'm curious, who are you and how do you know I have a connection to Don Jordan. They are in Florida.Mona11-18-2007
Jack....I'll email Stan Jordan (Don's brother) and see if he knows about Don's photo of Clark Gable. Do you mean Floyd Cullins and Ronnie Condon?DGPI11-18-2007
Just got high speed looking at posts from last two months. DG looking at photo of basetball photo. from left #1 Floyd Collins #7 Ronny Cohon #8 Tommy day back row. Mona ask don jordon if he still has the picture of clark Gabel and my aunt jean taken at officers club during stay at air base.jackholden,me11-18-2007
Speaking of "Dius in hoc", you can order your 2008 P.I. Historic Society calendar by e-mailing my office at lensusa@mfx.com. They're $10 + $2 for shipping. Each month has an old P.I. photo.....DGPI11-18-2007
25751 daisy Daisy if everybody lived within a budget I think the country would tank. And what would poor ol' China do? I have been a content but sleepless slave of our great credit system for years 'cause I am a patriotic American. "Give me credit ur give me death!" :cool: PS At first I settled for a second hand chevy and a new refrigerator, but now I want a fifteen room house ,a big screen tv ,a four wheeler and an airplane..(and all of this on basically the same income when you factor in inflation and stuff)..credit is verrry addictive and lots of fun. Remember the old latin saying "Dius in hoc." As far as Chistmas goes ..everybody gets a Paul Cyr or Hysterical Society calender so they can mark down when their credit card payments are due.Bobby C.11-18-2007
Marilyn, the Katahdin cam appears to have some snow/ice covering it after the rain/snow storm we got Friday. It does appear that the sun is slowly melting it away so hopefully in a day or two it will be back to normal. Yes, you should be able to see the traffic moving by on the live streaming webcams. What do you see when you go to this link: http://www.crownofmaine.com/members/streaming/camsmain-stream.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-18-2007
Daisy: We have been going green for the past four years. In our family, its the only way to go. Half the time we don't even know what the object is the grands ask for and it beats fighting the crowds and wasting gas. As long as the family is happy, we will continue. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Don't eat too much!! :DMarilynColchester,Vt11-18-2007
I just checked the Mt. Katahdin cam and it showed a orange haziness and what looked like fog and just checked a half hour later and its all black where the orange was. Looks very much like smoke. Could this possibly be a fire in that area and the cam has captured it? A couple days ago it was just dark bushes in that area. Webmaster: On the live or streaming webs, should I be able to see traffic and people moving? I don't get that and am wondering why?MarilynColchester. vt11-18-2007
Arch, thanks for the info. We have decided to go green this Christmas ... green always fits and does not involve hours of searching for sizes, styles, etc, that the grands won't want to wear anyway. For the adults, they may have another use for those $$$$$ this year ... filling their heating oil tanks/paying for natural gas/or filling their gas tanks for traveling back and forth to work to a job that does not pay them enough/or putting food on the table. So no matter how many ads the retailers run ... no matter how good the sales offers ... if you don't have you can't spend. No, wait ... that was our parents' generation and some of ours. So, BAH HUMBUG this holiday season!! :D Let us - the citizens - demonstrate to the elected officals - at ALL LEVELS - how we can live within our budgets!!daisy11-18-2007
For those hardy "soles" who go shopping on Black Friday, here are some of the sales. http://www.internetnews.com/commentary/article.php/3711701Ärch11-17-2007
Webmaster, thanks for the new link on the Discussions page that allows those of us who get lost easily to find our way back to the home page. Folks, it's the link titled "Webcam," and it works!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-17-2007
Mom, wish dinner was doable Wed. night, but it isn't. We'll be there late Wed. night, or maybe even Thursday a.m. I'll email ya.Tenlee11-17-2007
Connie C., #720 is from south end of THE Aroostook River Bridge, looking upstream ... #721 is just upstream of the first IGA store next to the PI Stream.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
Paul, very nice segment. Thanks for the photo's.Joe Hirsch11-17-2007
Paul Cyr: Wonderful segment on "Bill Green's Maine" tonight....and very well deserved!SandyMid-Coast11-17-2007
Meta, Cook? TV dinners aren't that bad. If I can't quite finish one, my crows are perched nearby.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
Steve re: 25739..You can cook for me anytime! I'll bring the garlic bread & salad! PI City Council..PIPD.. Right brain not connecting with the left brain (or something like that Hate to think if something like that happened to me! SMILEmeta11-17-2007
Mona - re:25740 What a great idea! You should try and start one up! I'd play on it with ya, but I'd never find the ball! :Dconnie c.CA11-17-2007
Folks - was wondering what diesel is going for in your "necks of the woods"? We paid $3.69 today here in central Calif. Highway robbery! Steve - Thanks for your pixs of the river & the P.I. Stream. Where were #'s 25720 & 25721 taken?connie c.Calif.11-17-2007
I just aw something on the evening news, A Granny basketball leaque, you have to be over 50, boy am I, they have players in their 90's. I wish we had one here I'd be there for sure. I played in a womens soft ball leaque well into my 50's.Mona11-17-2007
Here's where I buy food for me, the chickadees, mourning doves, crows, a cat, and two ravens.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
Mona...that sounds great too, but alas, I'm doing the "family" feast here on Thurs so no doubt, I'll be cooking up a storm Wed. Plus, of course, I need to do the cleaning Mon and Tues. Guess I'll just have to wait until next summer for your fabulous meat loaf!C-J11-17-2007
C-J, Come along, but I was thinking more on the lines of spaghetti and meats balls, coleslaw and Garlic bread.Mona11-17-2007
25722) Steve--- that picture..if you would turn left at the 1st. street Exchange St. My sister Gloria used to live there. She is now living in my Aunts house which is really Gloria's. It was a cute little house with a nice view of the River 15 Exchange St. I always loved going there. She has sold it now. :pSally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.11-17-2007
OK Tenlee....what's in the glass?? It sure looks funny to see that cat drinking thru a straw! Barney is sure cute though. Don't you have a couple more?? Mona...if you're serving meat loaf and home fries on Wed for dinner, I'll be there!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs11-17-2007
No lying! I can't believe that cat will drink from a straw. When are you coming here, do I need to cook supper Wed. night?Mona11-17-2007
Gee mom, can't I tell a little lie now and then? lolTenlee11-17-2007
I know whats in that glass! it's not chocolate milk.Mona11-17-2007
... and birds.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
This is my cat Barney having a little "chocolate milk"! ;-)Tenlee11-17-2007
Steve if P.I women find out your single and so cute they might come to more meetings of that city council and another thing you're a man that likes cats! ;-)Sally Jo11-17-2007
Bobby C., ... I'm not trying to make points either, but I have witnessed twice in important City of Presque Isle votes where the lone woman cast the correct swing vote. (But that would never stop me from running against a woman.) Noticed the Legislative agriculture tour of Aroostook last summer had a lot of women on board. Prompted me to take a rough count to find our Legislature is only about 30% female. Maybe more Maine women should run. Maybe more Presque Isle women should attend City Council meetings.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
25723 Karen Wimmen are freaken' brutal and dangerous..and nature gave 'em a special strength and insight that men don't have..so yeah they would probably get "The Job" done. Wimmin are key players in my house where whoever gets the yardage gits the ball. I'm the quarterback sometimes and sometimes I jest cook, wash the dishes and clean the bathroom. Everything needs done ya know. It looks like I'm trying to make points here but I'm not.Anybody who hasn't figured all this stuff out yet iz just a little slow.Bobby C.11-17-2007
Not only Good Old Boys, but we have the Slick Willies who make the promises and then use their newly acquired positions to make themselves a buck. In the recent past, I can't say any of the elected have pulled their weight as promised. At least women do something even if it is wrong....... (We aren't afraid to step outside the box and get the job done.) Yes, I have to meet Mona one of these days and we can start our campaigning at the local coffee shop. :mad:karen11-17-2007
Judy, I didn't know Edith Fairweather, but from what I have heard she'd get the job done, We definetlyneed some women, the men have had all these years to make the mess we have today. Maybe our time has come, but I have my doubts, we'll just get another "good old boy".Mona11-17-2007
Karen and Mona.. I will vote for you anyday.. but as for myself.. I can't even balance my check book...STEVE I loved the pictures and that bridge sure do show a more spring like scene maybe an additional crop of Fiddleheads will follow.. Too Bad Edith Fairweather wasn't around she and Hillary could really "WHIP" this country into shape :DJudy HardyTacoma11-17-2007
Tenlee, It would only take two good women to do the job!!! I think we need to shape things up before we don't have a wonderful country to live in any longer. Thanks for your vote.....Mona and I could make a difference I am sure. We need to do it, not talk about it. BC, what's your take on the subject? Let's everyone write his/her Congressman this week just for the fun of it and see what response we get. I bet the commers could run the country hands down........ :cool:karen11-17-2007
One more, then I'll get off the line.Steve S.Presque Isle11-17-2007
And the Presque Isle Stream is remarkably high for late fall.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
As I was taking this picture, Paul Higgins (of the Higgins Road) pulled up to re-introduce himself. He's looking fine. The river is a record high for this date, but 5 feet short of April 19, 1983. When I mentioned this, Paul, in humor, suggested I grab a kayak and take a boat ride.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
All it would have taken is a reminder call from Manager Stevens to his police chief to close the street segment. Something leads me to think Mr. Stevens doesn't read The Star Herald.Steve S.Reach Road11-17-2007
Re: 25710... Bobby C., I'm so glad I met you at the com get together because now I love you more! You made me laugh with my coffee this a.m. Great reading all the posts, and I agree. My mom should run for office. She'd whoop this country into shape right away! Maybe Karen should be her assistant! It really is a super site. Kudos Jeff (and all the comers)TenleeBath, ME11-17-2007
Gizz, I remember your wife at Olympia Snows office, I'd forgotten you lived on Delmont. Phil and Elsie were good friends of ours also. Very nice people. as were they Haydens.Mona11-17-2007
Mona <Re:25698> Linda was the mother of our two children Shane & Angela. Shane resides in Alabama with wife Pam and their three children and Angela resides in TN. with husband Daniel and their five children. My wife Marion ran Olympia Snowes office for 21 years before retiring. We now have 16 grandchildren and one great grandson. I grew up on Delmont St. and I knew you lived on Verone St. Iris Hayden bordered our back yard. Phil & Elsie Estey were good friends of the family :-) GrizzDick H. <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.11-17-2007
BC You hit the nail on the head,antagonistic is the word I was wanting and couldn't come up with. All I could come up with is that P Burtt would have made a hell of a CBer back in its heyday, agitate and aggravate. I'm gonna call him CB-PB from now on. :DÄrch11-17-2007
The problem is we all talk about it, but someone needs to take the bull by the horns and do something about it. Complaining to ourselves doesn't get the job done.......We need to petition and verbalize what is incorrect and how to correct it because the folks we put in office are not smart enough to do it for us. TV, Government Offices, Banks alike all just get by because "WE" sit back, gripe, and do nothing to make for Change. Think we should start writing Congress and the Governor's and even the Big Guy in Washington? Think any of the elected officials would listen to those whom put them in office? Maybe we should give it a try? BC I get the point this time! Got your long johns on this morning?karen11-17-2007
Bobby C. You get extra points today. However there is no winning sides when we argue over Politics and/ or religion. But it sure get the blood pressure up. I'm the odd one out in our family, but I'm older and wiser so I take my licks and just smile!Mona11-17-2007
Street Closings ...Someone has to tell the cops to shut the street. It all starts at the top at city hall..... :eek:Joe11-17-2007
The re is an old saying " the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing "It starts at the local level, then the State level and Federal level. There is No communication! And that why we are in the mess we are in today.Mona11-17-2007
25689 Jimc.. re P Burtt It's a subtle and complex game you are observing and we've been playing it for a couple of years. This is how it works. P.Burtt Posts..We comment on the post. If someone comes on and critisizes our comment and defends P.Burtt..WE get a point. If someone reacts and agrees with our critisism..P.Burtt gets a point. If the Webmaster reacts and tells us all to shut up...We all get three points. So far P.burtt is ahead by a small margin. I'll tell ya this..the man iz a master antagonist.Bobby C.11-17-2007
Don't blame the cops, blame administration at City Hall. It's always the little guy who gets the blame when communication is the real issue here. It not only happens in PI, but in almost every business any place in the States. "Most" folks just don't give a darn about Efficiency or Integrity any longer. We (older folks) always took pride in our work and we always tapped the elders for their knowledge.....That doesn't happen any longer....It's a shame, but it is reality. A side from that Mars Hill is beautiful this morning...karen11-17-2007
Mona....Good for you. The police should pay more attention to business of the day rather than the business of useless and expensive police "toys" they so eagerly scramble for. They have gone "over the top"....DGPI11-17-2007
DG, According to the dispatcher last night, no one told them about closing off main street, but they were getting all the flack, It has been on the local news everyday and in the Star herald, but, communications at City Hall are lacking.Mona11-17-2007
In today's Bangor Daily News, one finds the longest obituary in mankind's history. Take a few hours and read Harold Alfond's life's history contained in 4 columns....Hmmmm.DGPI11-17-2007
Concerning last night's Main St. "party"......the stores which remained open from 6-10 did very well. Lots of people shopping the downtown shops just like back in the 1950s. And all that despite that the local police failed to do their simple mission of closing a segment of Main St. as promised. It's a shame that City Hall has thrown somewhat of a blind eye to the downtown revitalization project. City Hall in general leaves lots to be desired.DGPI11-17-2007
Uncle Jim, Do you feel better after ridding yourself of that gas? I'm too afraid I'll get "kicked" if I do that! LOL Love and Miss you. :-)TenleeBath, ME11-16-2007
Hey cousin Paul in PA. I was at the Dr's office when you called. I think I had a "gas" or maybe "oil" leak. Nothing serious. I just thought it was time someone else stirred the pot a little bit. When do you head to Fla? Call me when kid brother is there so we can "shoot the bull". Must go now I feel a strong need to watch the CNN debates from last night. I heard they were the same old thing! (BS) I love my country and a white flag is a sure sign of "no guts"!jimcFolsom, CA11-16-2007
Karne, We lived on Verone Street, moved in there three weeks before Tenlee was born in Jan. 1958 lived there for 32 years. Tenlee's father grew up on that street as well.Mona11-16-2007
Okay typing too fast spelling is getting bad ANNND I am getting older dang! I hate that part! Oh well its Friday thank GOD for that! I hope by brothers and sister don't read this! HAKaren11-16-2007
Hey are postings are starting to get let the guys here Poor Bobby C can't get in here because of us. HaKaren11-16-2007
Mona where did you all live then. Cause when I knew Tenlee we were living on Cook St. We had to move around alot up in PI because my Dad was not suppose to work that long up there. We ended up where when we got in High School none of us wanted to move back down to Old Town ME. I should have said I also hung out with her in High School. The good thing about moving around is by the time I got to HS I knew everyone! HAKaren Beaulieu11-16-2007
Gizz, Thanks for you kind words, but no thanks. Are you related to the Linda Higgins that worked with me at City Hall?Mona11-16-2007
I noticed in the voting that 90.3% said they would not attend the Maine Street Mania tonight...hopefully alot of you like me that voted are away. Here's hoping everyone has a enjoyable time and good fellowship. Mona...you would make a good Public Official. You have my vote..there is just things you Can't Buy... I plan on spending the summer and fall next year in my home town of PI. I hope the gas prices go down...got reg gas at Sheetz today for 2.75 a gallon. Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Cheers...Grizz ;-)Dick H. <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns. VA.11-16-2007
Karen, Tenlee is living in Bath, not far from where she was, You can see the bath bridge from her windows, the apt. is right on the water, I can't wait to see it, she just sent some pictures. Yes we will have to meet, I may recognise you when I see you. But you'll know me anyway.Mona11-16-2007
HAA Mona you are so funny Next year when I get to PI I hope we can meet. I remember you from Tenlee! Where did she move too She said she was out of the woods but that was it!Karen B11-16-2007
Karen, If DG doesn't get those chips to you soon I'll send you some.Mona11-16-2007
Opps forgot to mention Humpty Dumpty still hasn't arrived. He must have fell of the wall(truck) HaKaren Beaulieu11-16-2007
Okay I guess I am missing something Who is Brownie that you are talking about. I new one guy named Brownie up there he was a friend of my parents and also did the catering for our wedding. Please let me know who you are talking about?karen Beaulieu11-16-2007
Mona I remember Herbie Inmam stopping traffic on main street in Caribou so i could get out of a parking spot. Jim C what got you bent out of shape HA HA Got our mfirst snow today about 2 inches. coy will be here Wednesday.campingconley11-16-2007
Spoke too soon. The Aroostook River is now topping the all-time flow record for November 16th, but no flooding. The Kennebec River at Augusta, however, is nearing flood stage.Steve S.Reach Road11-16-2007
I guess I will take this opprotuinty to get my take posted regarding Mr. Burtt and his many detractors. I read everyones input on each and every subject under the sun, many from pseudo experts. There is hardly a day goes by when someone reminds us that its only their opinion but when Mr. Burtt posts his opinion, he becomes an idiot or a right wing nut. I think all you experts need to sit back and relax for a minute and then go read Vanity Fair or what ever else you read, or turn on CNN. There are some of us on here that get a little more than ticked by the personal attacts. Please do not make your left leaning problems a problem for all. I thought there was a political discussion area here on COM. By your wish to silence Mr. Burtt could backfire and just maybe you will be the next one someone wishes to silence. You know what they say.... What goes around or, Be careful what you wish for. I hope everyone has a warm wonderful evening.JimcFolsom, CA11-16-2007
Don't know Flyrod. From Thanksgiving on, we could get heaps of snow too. With nearly 3.5 inches in the last 48 hours, the Aroostook River may set a 77-year flow record tomorrow (for that date), but won't even be close to "jumping" its banks.Steve S.Reach Road11-16-2007
Steve - What does that mean for this time of year? Could that mean easy flooding next spring? Does ground saturation this late affect anything with spring?FLYROD11-16-2007
Water trivia ... Yesterday's 1.7 inches of rain was a record for the date. According to the USGS monitoring station, groundwater on the Reach Road has risen to less than 7 feet of the surface. Hasn't been that high in 20 years.Steve S.Reach Road11-16-2007
Sole or Soul ??Guest11-16-2007
A picture submitted by Brian Muller: "My family and I live in Connecticut, but have a summer/winter vacation home in Frenchville. I took the attached picture a few years ago on one of our return trips to/from Connecticut. This owl, was just sitting there in the trees along Route 161 in the Hedgehog Mountain area before Portage. I though the readers might enjoy it as I have."WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-16-2007
My Dad did his Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve. Shopping on Main street - vs. the malls, that would probably put one in the Christmas shopping spirit. I was in Corning, NY one Thanksgiving and we went to "Corning Sparkle". Rode in a sleigh, it was lightly snowing and white lights on Main Street. I remember that Brown's jewelry store was definitely one of the places to shop at Christmas time.pac11-16-2007
Judy, Thanks anyway, I'm runnning as fast as I can, the other way. Do you remember the song lyrics, " i owe my sole to the company store"? Well unfortunately in order to get elected to office in this counrty, you sell your sole to the highest bidder, BIG BUSINESS. There re people in this country who would make good leaders, but can't be bought.Mona11-16-2007
I believe the interstate should pass close to Easton to help McCain Foods. I would never say this publicly though.EvaAroostook11-16-2007
Wow tonite is the closure of Main street from Academy to State Street for downtown early Christmas shopping! anyone going by the camera near Braden WAVE to us!!! also Gas is $3.41 there in Houlton for reg unleaded that is so hard on everyone! watching the debate last night I still think Mona should run! :-)J HardyTacoma11-16-2007
Hey BC Don't forget us unfortunate people with RAIDS, we come after broke.Ärch11-16-2007
Mona... there are no poor people in Aroostook..some may be "broke",but that ain't the same thing as poor. "Poor" iz just a bad state of mind that is very hard to fix.."broke" is fixable...er.. sometimes.Bobby C.11-16-2007
DICK H.Herbie Inman was not what you'd call poor, he lived a very simple life but he was a craftsman, making the best screen doors, beautiful bobsleds and anything else a person needed. his house and work shop was just up the street from us and a few houses down on the Gardienr Creek road, right across from Mcains in Washburn. he supported his mother and brother for many years. As a small child I was afraid of him but as time went by I knew he was harmless. he sure was a legend and know through out the county.Mona11-16-2007
25655 Bobby C. <Earl Rideout> Thanks Bobby for the refreshing memories of our youth. He was "The Fonze" indeed and Brownie & Herbie were always there for us kids. They never had very much but their heart of gold, smiles, just caring noble men were refreshing to all of us kids then and now. The only time you seen the PI Big Shots was when they wanted your vote, Earl, Herbie and Brownie were always there! He was kinda like "The Fonze" to us kids, but he was more than that ..he was always there. You could count on seeing him. I never saw the town manager or any of the city bigshots on my way to the Rec Center or the pool..I never saw Ike or Truman or Clark Gable on Main Street,but I saw guys like Brownie and Earl and Herbie almost every day. They were real to me and they still are. None of them had very much,but they were strong and uncomplicated and noble. And that's how it wuz. :-)Dick H. <Grizz>Blue Ridge Mtns.11-16-2007
Earl didn't take steriods neither..He ate BLT's at the drugstore.Bobby C.11-16-2007
Another big sports figure in trouble, It's already been established that Barry Bonds used steriods but was allowed to continue playing because winning and records are more important today than HONESTY and INTEGRITY, so my question is, should his home run record be allowed over Hank Aarons ? In my opinion it shouldn't.mona11-16-2007
I must say that I really enjoyed reading P. Burtt's potato story! That was OK. I'm even gonna show it to my sons.Pam Cfrosty Nashville11-16-2007
RE: #25669 I believe they had a vote about where to put that road around PI way back in the late 60's. Couldn't agree then, so didn't build it. Can't agree now so it won't get built now. The world will pass them by that stand still. New Brunswick has a 4- lane from one end to the other.RADNS11-16-2007
Jeff You camouflaged that real well, it took me three trys to find it. I was looking for back or return. :oÄrch11-15-2007
Waldo, I added a link for you. Something I've been meaning to do for a long time now. Thanks for reminding me.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-15-2007
Thanks Arch ... I was holding back. Opponents of an easterly Presque Isle by-pass (and there are many) can breath a collective sigh of relief tonight. With a quorum, the City Planning Board voted 3-2 to return essentially the same "transportation language" back to City Council. I was among 6 citizens attending.Steve S.Reach Road11-15-2007
Waldo Hit the back button???Ärch11-15-2007
Webmaster, is there no direct link to jump from the Discussions area back to the primary COM site, or am I the only one lacking the intelligence to find it? Each time I go there, it becomes a dead end, requiring a trip to Bookmarks (Favorites for IE users...) to get back to COM.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-15-2007
SPT...my e-mail is rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI11-15-2007
JH....No "funny" T-shirts at Com gatherings, I promise.DGPI11-15-2007
DG, Jeff has the only pictures I have of the Earl Rideout T-shirt; I couldn't find your email address anywhere. I have asked Jeff to forward them to you, hope they work for you. BC, I closed the T-shirt link after 2 months and no orders. :cool:SPTColorado11-15-2007
I was born in Presque Isle, Me 9/24/1951 and was brought to Texas by my parents at 6 months of age. I'm not much of a yankee, but I look foreward to a visit in the future.Tommy EakerLongview, Texas11-15-2007
:-) all in jest Mom and Pop Burtt had little P. he was as sweet a P. could be that is until he learned to speak then it was too late he'd learned to vent..o ..late Oh where did he get that gift OR curse out of his mouth came all that verse He wore his welcome very thin oh what on earth will become of him? So from Maine they had to g as Yankees are of a quiet soul Alas he was neither Left not right however he seemed to be alright So on he went in complete Limbaugh and now on "Com" He's learned to Jaw jaw it's the derndest thing I ever saw! ;-)Guesswho(P.Burtt will know)Guesswhere11-15-2007
Looks like he gun powder soup for dinner. :DÄrch11-15-2007
P Burtt, you've set a new bar for COM rambling posts! ;-) No more will I feel I've said too much or worry about content! :DFLYROD11-15-2007
Okay, another email that I thought was appropriate for the COM: Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married, and had a little sweet potato, which they called 'Yam.' Of course, they wanted the best for Yam. When it was time, they told her about the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half-baked, so she wouldn't get accidentally mashed, and get a bad name for herself like 'Hot Potato,' and end up with a bunch of Tater Tots. Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sack and make a rotten potato out of her! But on the other hand she wouldn't stay home and become a Couch Potato either. She would get plenty of exercise so as not to be skinny like her Shoestring cousins...P. Burtt11-15-2007
...When she went off to Europe, Mr and Mrs. Potato told Yam to watch out for the hard-boiled guys from Ireland. And the greasy guys from France called the French Fries. And when she went out west, to watch out for the Indians so she wouldn't get scalloped. Yam said she would stay on the straight and narrow and wouldn't associate with those high class Yukon Golds, or the ones from the other side of the tracks who advertise their trade on all the trucks that say, 'Frito Lay.' Mr. and Mrs. Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that's Potato University ) so that when she graduated she'd really be in the Chips. But in spite of all they did for her, one-day Yam came home and announced she was going to marry Tom Brokaw. Tom Brokaw!!!! Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset. They told Yam she couldn't possibly marry Tom Brokaw because he's just a common tater. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-15-2007
Bobby See #25647 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-15-2007
Santa urged not to say HO http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&vid=11a39a73-d05c-4ada-aa48-71978f19a033&GT1=10547Bobby C.11-15-2007
25650) jh RE: Earl Rideout: He was kinda like "The Fonze" to us kids, but he was more than that ..he was always there. You could count on seeing him. I never saw the town manager or any of the city bigshots on my way to the Rec Center or the pool..I never saw Ike or Truman or Clark Gable on Main Street,but I saw guys like Brownie and Earl and Herbie almost every day. They were real to me and they still are. None of them had very much,but they were strong and uncomplicated and noble. And that's how it wuz.Bobby C.11-15-2007
;-) Just don't offer the YOU KNOW what's as door prizes at next com reunion lol lol.... :DJH11-15-2007
BC...If SPT comes through, we'll have our you-know-whats in a few days. Don't tell Mona or else........DGPI11-15-2007
SPT...Need a high-resolution image of just Earl Rideout with the "What would Earl do?". Thanks....DGPI11-15-2007
Paul, I just watched your 2007 Photo DVD...outstanding! Kudos to you, Wayne, Brian, Gary and everyone else involved in putting this together. Stuff like this goes a long way in promoting our neck of the woods and benefits everyone who lives here. Folks, starting in the next few days we will be giving a few of these DVDs away. Stay tuned. For those who can't wait that long, you can buy a copy hereWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-15-2007
Ya Sandee what is with this Earl Rideout thing??? for DG and Bobby..??? :confused:jhSierra Madrid N W11-15-2007
DG, I'm working on getting you the Earl Rideout pic, earliest I can get to it will be this PM.SPTColorado11-15-2007
Here's one for the Bushy Bashers out there among you: One night, George W. Bush is tossing restlessly in his White House bed. He awakens to see George Washington standing by him. Bush asks him, "George, what's the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Set an honest and honorable example, just as I did," Washington advises, and then fades away. The next night, Bush is astir again, and sees the ghost of Thomas Jefferson moving through the darkened bedroom. Bush calls out, "Tom, please! What is the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Respect the Constitution, as I did," Jefferson advises, and dims from sight. The third night sleep is still not in the cards for Bush. He awakens to see the ghost of FDR hovering over his bed. Bush whispers, "Franklin, What is the best thing I can do to help the country?" "Help the less fortunate, just as I did," FDR replies and fades into the mist. The fourth night Bush isn't sleeping well when he sees another figure moving in the shadows. It is the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Bush pleads, "Abe, what is the best thing I can do right now to help the country?" Lincoln replies, "Go see a play." Not quite up there with the 3 Brazillian soldiers anti-Bush joke, but a good one nonetheless. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-15-2007
There are No Ho's in Sydney. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071115/wl_asia_afp/lifestyleaustraliachristmasoffbeat These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-15-2007
DG WHAT IS IT THAT HAS YOUR INTEREST IN EARL RIDEOUT.sandee11-15-2007
Steve S. Sounds to me that the bog must be on the old Kidney Farm. Thanks, I'll look for it in the Spring.julia11-15-2007
BC I don't see the problem with pigeons and such but you will always have that one bunch that bit---- about everything just to hear themselves. This machine is a P4 3.4GB so it ain't slow, the card is an All-in-Wonder® 9800 PRO but it is 4 yrs old so Santy is gonna have to bring me a new video card for this thing.Ärch11-15-2007
CJ Loved Mystic River (book, not movie... though the movie was pretty good). I mentioned it in my "Favorite Books and Movies" Discussion Forum topic. You should post some of your favorites there (I thought that was going to be a really active, informative, and fun forum to keep an eye on, but it hasn't worked out that way. I don't know why. I thought it would be interesting to see what others thought was interesting). Have you read Harlen Coben? Just a terrific mystery writer with a really fun style (I suggest "Tell No One" to begin with). I'm not even going to mention the tape/disc because it's embarrassing that I haven't sent it for you. I'm surprised you're still talking to me. Dang!... I mentioned it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-15-2007
Arch The new games require huge amounts of power.. Bio Shock ect. I'm in the process of putting a new machine together. My machines don't cut it anymore and it WAS a blazer. Do you think the following will catch on nationwide and be extended to Doves and Crows ? New York $1,000 fine for feeding pigeons? N.Y. considers..measures. 'Sick and tired' councilman also wants 'pigeon czar' for war on droppings "Put your hands up and back away from the breadcrumbs. Feeding New York City pigeons could soon be banned under a proposal to thin the flocks of the birds sometimes referred to as "rats with wings." City Councilman Simcha Felder plans to introduce legislation to ban pigeon feeding and fine those caught flouting the ban $1,000." If you are smoking while feeding ..the fine doubles.Bobby C.11-15-2007
BC I noticed that you have the patch for CoD and also I saw a link to Oblivion if I am not mistaken so you must game a little. I have all of the CoDs on my other computer. I just went out and bought MoH Airborne but I should have read the damn label first. There are just two specific cards that support the dang thing and mine is not one of them. I bought this machine 2nd hand, it was built for a gamer so it is fast and has a good video card, just not good enough.Ärch11-15-2007
BC, couldn't help but notice the Massage Office folder and the shortcut to QuickBooks. Do you have some lucrative side-business going? ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-15-2007
BC My screen would look like also but I usually have a desktop folder that is labeled "My Junk". I have been using my doc's on this one because I just had to have the hard drive replaced in this thing and have been too lazy. On the new computer in my "office" my junk folder is a couple GB's.Ärch11-15-2007
Arch, Mona... Smilin' Ernie was a little before my time. But I remember Ray Bradley, who used to sing on WAGM.Dan EArlington, MA11-15-2007
Dang! Medal of Honor! I jest saw that on yur screen pic Arch! You iz a hardcore Gamer! Take a look at my desk top. My motto is.."Organization is a waste of valuable time."Bobby C.11-15-2007
KAREN - I talked with her yesterday, I mentioned you and she said she thinks she has your number and will try to give you a call. This is my e-mail.FLYRODCarmel, Maine11-15-2007
DG spt had a site up with the shirts available but It disappeared as well..before I could order. Here's his post on that subject.. 09-05-2007 Author: SPT Location: Colorado Comment: Ok, First let me make my apology, if I offended anyone with the Earl Rideout T-shirt I’m sorry. Other than Bobby C.’s adoration for him I knew nothing of him or his family. I produced the T-shirt only because I enjoy Bobby C.s banter, besides Arch and DG like him (Bobby C.) which makes him OK in my book. However if anyone really does want a T-shirt email be at brew14me@comcast.net (brew-one-for-me) yes I mean beer. :p :DBobby C.11-15-2007
MONA I don't remember him at all. :confused:Ärch11-15-2007
It amazes me that 48.8% of the poll respondents have made no changes in their driving habits. :-(Guestbook reader11-15-2007
Arch, I remember Smilin Ernie, he used to come to the theater in Washburn when I was a kid.Mona11-15-2007
Found this on Ebay alsoÄrch11-15-2007
KBB....Where art thou???? Haven't heard from you since August !!! Hope all is well . :-) ;-) :-)RobFl.11-15-2007
Dan E and Mona thanks for your information. My uncle had informed me that Mr. Gable also attended a dance at Ginn's Pavilion and he also had a chance to speak with him. He indicated he was a very nice person.JRCPI11-15-2007
SPT...Where are you? Need to talk Earl Rideout stuff. cj....thanksDGPI11-15-2007
DG...just received my 10/31 Star Herald and read your column; great, as always, and I look forward to your next submission! And, Of course, my receipt of the paper that comes two weeks late! Phil B...you know we all LOVE you!! By the way, where's my DVD or VHS, or whichever?!? Mona, Rebecca, Claudia, et al ...just had the final set of my trigger point injections yesterday and am extremely sore. At least the headaches are "gone, baby, gone"!! Thank God!! Also just finished reading a book by Dennis LeHane "Gone Baby Gone"; good book with lots of Boston history included, as well as a newer movie. If you read or saw the movie, "Mystic River", this is the same author...Also finished three books by Faye Kellerman and two by Tess Gerritson in the last week or two. Think I don't have enough to do?!?? :-)C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs11-15-2007
Gees, get it right, Bobby... if she was gonna smoke, she certainly wouldn't smoke filters. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-14-2007
"What the hell iz an emperorsario anyway?" He axed the cat. He was embarrassed..he turned on his heel and walked to the refrigerator..there was no beer left so he drank some orange juice and took a valium and went to bed. "Tommorow better be another day." he said. He lay down and closed his eyes but all he could see was Georgia smoking cigarretes. "P.Burtt sucks.", he thought as he fell asleep.Bobby C.11-14-2007
Shivers? lolTenlee11-14-2007
Didn't even notice that marquee in that photo. Nice job, Arch (although I think the letterer got a little "s" crazy). AL and DC Thanks for the encouragement (though I think you may have sent cold shivers up a few spines... especially near the towns of Hollis, Kent, and Bath). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-14-2007
Julia, Just drive from PI to Washburn, turn left at the bridge to Mapleton. Proceed past Washburn's recent (visible) sand/gravel pit, piled up against the cranberries, to the next left fork, but stop and park. On foot, walk (sort of north easterly) along the dike built especially for the cranberries. Enjoy the snap crackle of these abandoned berries under your feet.Steve S.Reach Road11-14-2007
Arch, re: 25609, great job on the Braden Theatre marquee! BC would be proud, if only he could read.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-14-2007
Steve Sutter....do you dare to be more specific re: the cranberry bogs? Which side; Parsons Rd.? Crouseville Rd.? or maybe the road to State Rd? On the Umphrey flat (lagoons) which was to have been used with the potato processing plant? wherever would be worth checking on my next venture up there.juliaYarmouth11-14-2007
P Burtt - Keep em coming. I have not been able to keep up with the COM as regularly as I had in the past. But when I am able to sneak a peak at the musings and goings on, I scan for your entries and consider it "must read". Don't take all the liberal slap downs to heart; the vast majority of us are giving you the old "attaboy" to our screens and wishing we were as eloquent. The sentiments you share are well said; keep it up.DCNH11-14-2007
Beatles Fans I took my little girl, Georgia, to see a Beatles tribute band called Rain. If you are a Beatles fan (as are Georgia and I), then you should definitely make a point to see this group should they play near you. They are absolutely spot on with both their vocals and music (all done live with no over-dubbing at all). I didn't tell Georgia where we were going that night, and then John, Paul, George, and Ringo walked out onto that stage. O boy, Happy Georgia. It was just a spectacular and evocative show. The members of Rain are all veterans of the Broadway show Beatlemania and they fill theaters wherever they go (they sold out Proctors in Schenctady, which is where Georgia and I saw them). Adding to MY fun was that Georgia became a minor celebrity at the show because she was show-cased for much of the production on the big screens they had around the stage (the cameraman must have liked seeing this three year old bouncing around like one of the Sullivan-screamers and shouting out the lyrics to all the songs - she knows them all). Afterward, as we were leaving the theater, about every other person we passed would say, "Hey, there's that little girl we kept seeing on the screen." Georgia's smile couldn't have been bigger. I haven't yet had the heart to tell her that she didn't really see the boys she loves... I'm not sure I ever will. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-14-2007
Found this card on Ebay along with AFD and Ramsdells dairy milk bottles.Ärch11-14-2007
"Quite frankly, my viewers", I have come across no Clark Gable stuff in all my research days in the Star-Herald microfilm. Strange, indeed. However, I will admit that in my quest for historical items through the years, I'm guilty of perusing only the front pages of each issue. Perhaps the Gable stuff is in between the front pages.DGPI11-14-2007
Dan E & JRC, The late "Bud" Survant gave the Presque Isle Air Museum a dollar bill, (called a Short Snorter) signed by Clark Gable while he was here at Presque Isle Army Air Field during WWII. I do not know the exact date he was here but I understand he was here for a week or ten days while his plane was being repaired. The late Mrs. Hedrich owner of Hedrich's Motel told us a few years ago that Clark would frequent the lounge at the Northeastland and even dated some of the local gals. In the attached pic, you can make out his signature between the O and the N on the bill. We were never able to locate a picture of him while in Presque Isle. DG knows much more about this subject given his vast historical knowledge.nlgPQI11-14-2007
JRC & Mona, Here's another story that suggests it may have been March 1943 and not February when Clark Gable was at the Presque Isle Air Base. Lt. Martin Stanford writes in his diary about stopping in Presque Isle for several days in March 1943 before taking off for Gander, Newfoundland. "And it was here at Presque Isle that I met Clark Gable. Gable is in the 351st group. Seems like a nice fellow and one has to admire him for giving up so much to go to the E. T.0. He lived in the same barracks with me and our rooms were adjoining. One day I saw him in the wash room washing his own clothing. At this time if we ran short on clean clothes we had to do our own, and I made the remark 'I'll bet if someone told you a few years ago that you would be washing your own clothes today you would thought them nuts!' and with a smile he said 'Ain't it the truth.' The boys treated him as one of the gang and I bet he thought it was a relief to get away from the movie fans. The days were spent playing cards and drinking beer. Many a dollar passed over the card tables at the Officers Club in Presque, Isle."Dan EArlington, MA11-14-2007
I was only a short distance from the USGS gaging station recording river height and flow since August 1930.Steve S.Reach Road11-14-2007
A look downriver at the Washburn to Mapleton bridge, near the cranberry bog.Steve S.Reach Road11-14-2007
Flyrod I don't have your email? Where in FL is she going If she goes by way of 75 she will be going right by me.Karen11-14-2007
That looks colder than it was today, it was great in the mid 40's, a breeze made it feel a little cooler but lots of sun, much better than what we've had.Mona11-14-2007
Here is a pic I captured from the Sky Cam, sure looks cold up there.Ärch11-14-2007
DanE. my post was to you oops.Mona11-14-2007
After my father help construct the P.I. base he was a security guard there until the end of the war, each plane had a guard posted until it left the base. I think you know my brother, Jim Conley.Mona11-14-2007
JRC, According to Robert Needham's history of the 351st Bomb Group, Gable was sent to England in February 1943. It's likely he stopped at Presque Isle on the way to that assignment. Needham's account: Although he was beyond the draft age at the time the U.S. entered WW II, Clark Gable enlisted as a private in the AAF on Aug. 12, 1942 at Los Angeles. He attended the Officers' Candidate School at Miami Beach, Fla. and graduated as a second lieutenant on Oct. 28, 1942. He then attended aerial gunnery school and in Feb. 1943, on personal orders from Gen. Arnold, went to England to make a motion picture of aerial gunners in action. He was assigned to the 351st Bomb Group at Polebrook and although neither ordered nor expected to do so, flew operational missions over Europe in B-17s to obtain the combat film footage he believed was required for producing the movie entitled "Combat America." Gable was admired by the men of the 351st because “he had guts.” Capt. Cable returned to the U.S. in Oct. 1943 and was relieved from active duty as a major on Jun. 12, 1944 at his own request, since he was over-age for combat.Dan EArlington, MA11-14-2007
JRC, I don't remember the year I do remember the event, It was during WWII. it must be in the archives maybe at the library, the papers made a big splash about it. DG can get the story I bet.Mona11-14-2007
Does anyone know what month and year (during WWII) that Clark Gable was at The Presque Isle Air Field?JRCPI11-14-2007
Aided by GPS, I found the cranberries about a quarter mile from the river. The .4-acre plot was last tended by researchers in 1999, then abandoned as grants could not be secured. They're doing just fine by themselves.Steve S.south bank of Aroostook11-14-2007
Welcome to com guestbook Hartley visit often! sorry about your Brother you must be very proud of him and of your service too :-)Judy Hardy11-14-2007
SPT....A few months ago you placed Earl Ridout's photo on a T-shirt. Don't know how you did it, but I'm in desperate need for the Earl Rideout image in high resolution. Not the T-shirt picture but just the image of Earl with "What would Earl do?" on it. Can you supply me with that?DGPI11-14-2007
MY BROTHER FLEW OUT OF PRESQUE ISLE IN 1942-43. HE WAS SHOT DOWN OVER GERMANY IN 1943 OCTOBER THE FOURTH TO BE EXACT..I WAS STATIONED AT LORING AFB FROM 1954 TO 1956, 42ND A &E SQUADRON.HARTLEY J WILLIAMSST JOHN'S ANTIGUA WEST INDIES11-14-2007
RUTH - I will let Debbie know. KAREN - Pam is currently on her way to FL (Driving) to get things ready for Mom's arrival, later this week. She's dropping one son off in VA (Pat, Navy) and picking another up in NC (Tom, Army)to bring to FL for a few days. Shoot me an e-mail with your # and I'll pass it on to her.FLYROD11-14-2007
Karen, I can see that you just can't wait to get those chips! DG, get them going to this poor girl, she earned them. Enjoy.Mona11-14-2007
DG was looking for them in the mail. was begining to think it wasn't true. I can just taste them right now. YumKaren Beaulieu11-14-2007
All crows look alike of course, but I think my locals are sending (with impressive aerial combat) migratory Canada crows, destined for Long Island, swiftly on their way. My guys ... are better fed.Steve S.Reach Road11-13-2007
karen.....Glad you posted in; forgot all about your chips. Will do...DGPI11-13-2007
Jim so sorry for you all. Please let Pam know I am thinking of her. I have not heard from her in a while we were keeping in touch. Thinking of you allKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-13-2007
Connie, That was a cute video. Thanks for sharing.Mona11-13-2007
Arnold Brook Lake is 395 acres, with average depth of 8 feet.Steve S.Reach Road11-13-2007
Thanks Connie. Arnold isn't a very large lake. I'd say approx. 1 mile long by 1/4 mile wide. I think it is quite shallow though, which I'm sure helps it freeze quick.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-13-2007
Webmaster - thanks for that great shot overlooking Arnold Brook. Guess you guys have a long ways to go before that ground is covered for the winter. Wonder when that will happen this season? How big is Arnold Brook? Paul C. Can't wait to get one of those cd's!connie c.CA11-13-2007
A shot from today overlooking Arnold Brook Lake with Presque Isle in the background. The lake is almost frozen over.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-13-2007
yes Paul that be "THE MAN"JH11-13-2007
Connie, JH thanks for the comments....JH, is that Tom D ?Paul Cyr11-13-2007
DG, consider it done........Paul CyrP. Isle11-13-2007
;-) HERE'S A GOOD OL COUNTY BOY.. the bird pictures are great..Paul and the bears are so grown.. thank you so much!JH11-13-2007
Paul C....I'm serious: should send one to Dana Connors in Augusta.DGPI11-13-2007
FlyRod...I'm also sorry for your families loss..I hung out with Deb ,your sister when I lived in P.I.. Please let her know I'm thinking of her also.. P.Burtt and Gwen... those poems are very nice,, thanks for sharing!RuthIsland Falls11-13-2007
re: 25579 Steve, if you'd put out more food on your side of the river, they (crows) wouldn't be over here threatening my squirrels, just kidding.....appreciate your commentsPaul CyrP. Isle11-13-2007
re: 5568 thank you DG, for those of wondering its a dvd with 200+ of my best pics taken this year set to music written especially for the piece, NorthernMainephotos.com will soon have them for sale and so will most of the stores that are handling the calendars, I'll also try to get something in with my photo e-mailings soon, would make excellent Christmas gifts especially for those away, thanks again for your comments........Paul CyrP. Isle11-13-2007
P BURT Beautiful. Thank God for our military. Again, Thank you, and may God bless our troops, wherever they are. Too bad some do not appreciate their sacrifices. Just a shame.AL11-13-2007
Paul, Great crow/squirrel pic. Crows will tolerate a red squirrel at their banquet table, but their patience thins if there's less food and sub-zero temperatures. The squirrel soon has the sun "blacked" out by a set of wings, and the run for cover leaves an impression on the squirrel ... for the rest of the day. Thanks!Steve S.Reach Road11-13-2007
Check this out!!! I wonder how long it will be before this college gets a hell of a grant from Exxon etc: to develop amnesia or bury their work. This technology will go the way of the multi fuel carburetor. Canada and Ford have had 5 hydrogen powered cars on the road for over two years. http://www.wired.com/cars/energy/news/2007/11/hydrogen_bacteriaÄrch11-13-2007
GWEN.......PRICELESS :-)Tenlee11-13-2007
Call me sentimental, but I'm feeling a lot of love in here right now. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-13-2007
Bobby C.re:25572 Thanks for the laugh this morning. I was waiting for you to comment on this subject, & you finally came through and said it well in your "Bobby C." style. :-) Gwen - your poem is priceless Paul Cyr - thanks for today's pixs.connie c.CA11-13-2007
Thank you for all the kind words everyone shared about my Dad, Clem Thorne. We were able to see a lot of Dad's friends over the weekend at his wake and funeral in Island Falls and shared many memories of his life with friends and family. Mom (Joan) is doing good (A lot of children and grandchildren around helps keep your mind busy!). He will be greatly missed by us all, thank you for keeping him in your thoughts..FLYROD (JIM THORNE)Carmel, Maine11-13-2007
BC He sure beats all and that is like dealing with "Chucky" on Cripple.Ärch11-13-2007
I'll tell ya what Gwen..P.Burtt can be preety bad when his meds get out of whack,but there is nobody on here that can handle him in a shouting match. You'd have to hit him in the face with a baseball bat to win a debate. If I were running for office I'd hire him just to get the votes of the millions who fall for that stuff. He should be working as one of those talking head pundit peeples on Fox. He's got most of them beat hands down. Ain't that right Arch? It's like dealin' with "Chucky".Bobby C.11-13-2007
Brenda, If and when you get back here ,if you see me at Tim Hortons, be sure to speak to me. I was back in Columbus many years after we left and it had grown so I'M SURE IT'S EXPANDER EVEN MORE NOW. We have about an inch of snow here may be more up country. Nice poetry Gwen.Mona11-13-2007
Gwen that put a smile on my face this am alsobrenda11-13-2007
Mona, I live in Bargersville about one half hour north of Columbus, I have some very good friends in Columbus it is a nice place. It has grown up more since you lived here am sure of that. I was looking at the web cam this am and see that you all got a dusting of snow up there. Still warm here hope it stays that way but know it wont. Mona I do remember you from the Star city IGA. I use to shop there a lot. They do have a couple of small IGA's here I enjoy going in them and looking around,Brenda11-13-2007
Paul Cyr.....I viewed your marvelous CD yesterday and thought to myself how could someone who is not "professional" be so utterly professional. Your sense of composition and balance is spectacular! The state of Maine's Chamber of Commerce should grab you to sell, if you will, the state. Anyone who hasn't purchased and viewed the CD is missing much. Send one to Dana Connors in Augusta. Dana's an Easton boy and is top dog with Maine's Chamber of Commerce. He'd be absolutely amazed!DGPI11-13-2007
Gwen--Thank you for putting a smile on my face this early a.m. I love it!! :D You just made my day~CarmaHollis11-13-2007
all in fun :D Twas the night before Tuesday and all over the "com" The readers were saying what's going on? P.Burtt has the floor and won't give it up! He hangs onto it like a bone to a pup! Oh where are the days of whoopee pie dreams Potato tops and fiddlehead things.. Please Comers Let's rally once more! and show Mr. P Burtt to the door!! :DGwenKent Wa.11-13-2007
Brenda, I like it warmer also, but all I know is it will get much colder. Where are you located in Ind.? We lived in Columbus for a short time, way back in 1952 and 53. The winters were much milder than here for sure.Mona11-12-2007
Mona that is just a wee bit to cold for me now. am use to this much warmer weather. it was in the 60's today rainy but still warm. I like it here because the really observe these days, they had a large parade this morning in indy and it was so neat. they really go out for our men in the service and the veterens.Brenda11-12-2007
I was sent this in my email today. I thought it was befitting of Veteran's Day as well as the approaching season. Enjoy: 'Twas a Different Night Before Christmas The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve. My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep. In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream. The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near, But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear. Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow... My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear, And I crept to the door just to see who was near. Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight...P. Burtt11-12-2007
...A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old, Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold. Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled, Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child. "What are you doing?" I asked without fear, "Come in this moment, it's freezing out here! Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!" For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift, Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.. To the window that danced with a warm fire's light Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right, "I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night. It's my duty to stand at the front of the line, That separates you from the darkest of times. "No one had to ask or beg or implore me, I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me. My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December," Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."...P. Burtt11-12-2007
"My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ', And now it is my turn and so, here I am. I've not seen my own son in more than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile." Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red, white, and blue... an American flag. "I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my family, my house and my home." "I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat. I can carry the weight of killing another, Or lay down my life with my sister and brother.." "Who stand at the front against any and all, To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall. So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright, Your family is waiting and I'll be all right." "But isn't there something I can do, at the least, "Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast? It seems all too little for all that you've done, For being away from your wife and your son." Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret, "Just tell us you love us, and never forget. To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone, To stand your own watch, no matter how long." "For when we come home, either standing or dead, To know you remember we fought and we bled. Is payment enough, and with that we will trust, That we mattered to you as you mattered to us." These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
DG, You don't take vim and vigor to the redemption center! I still need answers on the pictures, I'm coming to your office some day if you don't tell me soon.Mona11-12-2007
Mona, get with it! Actually, Stevie boy doesn't really mean "V-8", heheheheheehe. The "V" stands for "vigor and vim" and doesn't stand for "vegetable". Use your imagination, silly girl.DGPI11-12-2007
Hey Steve, I like V-8.Mona11-12-2007
Mona, The American flags around town were a great sight. The one closest to the Aroostook River was next to Michael Bouchard's recycling center, north end of the bridge. That's where I take all my ... V-8 containers.Steve S.Reach Road11-12-2007
Kendall Let what go? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
PBurtt enough is enough!!let it go! :oKen Adams11-12-2007
Steve and Daisy, It is a great sight to see the flags on Main street, but also as I came in from Easton all the way down Academy to Dudley, all the offices and business. Looked so good. So many americans just don't take the time to honor all these brave men and woman.Mona11-12-2007
Have a good Veterans DAY!! Remembering those who served past and present... THANK YOU ALL!! Also.. their families are in my thoughts ... MAY they all be home safe and secure in the NEAR future!! GOD BLESS!RuthIsland Falls11-12-2007
S Blanchard ... yes, thank God for veterans, but remember the active personnel ...daisy11-12-2007
This is what I think about Politics :D and this Chickadee agrees with me ;-)CarmaHollis11-12-2007
It's nice to see all the flags displayed on Main St. I remember when dad used to get up at the crack of before dawn, go to the legion hut and put the flags out for every occasion. I'm glad that we have this day to remember those who served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we who remain can argue politics and religion freely without fear of reprisals. Thank God for veterans.S.BlanchardNC11-12-2007
Hi C-J, How are you? It has finally warmed up to 32 and its a beautiful sunny day, but we still have that cold breeze. Sounds like some snow tonight and early morning, yuk! I have had a sinus cold for a week now, ready to get rid of it, I slacked off on my V-C this summer never do that again. Did you finally get over the flu? have a great day.Mona11-12-2007
Cranberries will grow anywhere that it is flooded sometime during the year usually Spring. ie like fiddleheads. There are large cranberry bogs down in Maugerville below Fredericton on the St John River. Some natural but the large ones were man made. Good cash crop. Very good for you ie like wild blueberriesRADNS11-12-2007
Arch Why do you get 68 words but I only get 50? The Lefty version of fair? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
Arch In politics, the messenger is, of course, ALWAYS important. Turn on some political shows. If the messenger isn't important, as you claim, then feel free turn on Fox News rather than MSNBC to gather your information. They'll have plenty of arguers who will refute the "facts" offered by Vanity Fair, no need for me to waste my time doing it. I know you like to listen to only one side of an argument, Arch, but naivete doesn't become you. 84 words... close enough. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
Vanity Fair and Steglitz are immaterial and beside the point, lets see you come up with the figures and try to refute what the man has to say. As usual you are obfuscating the truth by pointless accusations and by attacking the messenger. So have at it and please this time lets see figures and facts and not a bunch of meaningless yak. 50 words or less preferably.Ärch11-12-2007
That last was in response to Posting #25534 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
ARCH Karl Marx probably wouldn't laud President Bush's economics either. Nice source there - Joe Stiglitz and Vanity Fair - gees, you might want to try expanding your reading to include material outside of Greatist Hits of the Communist Party. Stiglitz is a fairly well-known anti-Capitalist, Arch. Here's a motto for American readers: if Stiglitz doesn't like it, it's GOT to be good. For equally valid reading, you might try What's Wrong with Black America by Robert Byrd. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-12-2007
RAD, Right on!Dan EArlington, MA11-12-2007
RAD....Morning Roger! Don't know if you remember me (I was a couple of years behind you at PIHS), but I agree with you 100%! To make matters worse, we certainly won't have a great group to pick from come election time! Good Morning Mona and Aunt B!!Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeColorado Springs11-12-2007
Brenda, At my house in Easton it is only 12 degrees, usually it is colder everywhere than the caribou weather station, that up on a hill and a bit warmer, I imagine along the rivers iys even colder than here, oh well a taste of things to come.Mona11-12-2007
You USA citizens: Now is a good time to look at your presidential candidates in both parties. Why are they running for PRESIDENT?? Only when the "Power of Love"overcomes the "Love of Power"will there be PEACE in the world. This extends to many countries throughout the world.RADNS11-12-2007
Oh my oh my got online this am and see that it is 18 degrees there brrrrr. In the 50's here in Indy. Don't miss that real cold at all.Brenda11-12-2007
Steve re cranberries.. here's a good one..need to see if you can transplant some of them for "crow" parties. RE: Viburnum trilobum (fake cranberry bush) Posted by WiValerie z4 WI (My Page) on Mon, Oct 7, 02 at 11:05 My highbush cranberry is beautiful and laden with fruit this fall. Cedar Waxwings and Robins eat the fermented fruit in the spring and act tipsy falling over and flying large objects like the house or windows. Other birds must eat some of the fruits during the winter. I've noticed fewer berries on the shrubs. I'm not watching that closely when the cold weather comes. VALBobby C.11-12-2007
Paul ..where is this hole at anyway? I'd like to rent during the bear off-season. Like a time share ur whatever.Bobby C.11-12-2007
Arch Thanks. Not such a bad story considering it was written by a socialist from Columbia University, and BJ Clinton lover, who served as his economic adviser. One couldn’t expect any less of him.AL11-12-2007
Hey Al Here is a story about your President. Enjoy! http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2007/12/bush200712?printable=trueÄrch11-11-2007
If they are on high ground they are probably V trilobum like we had in MapletonÄrch11-11-2007
Mona, I'm reseaching it. Crows and I will check things out, and I'll write it up.Steve S.Reach Road11-11-2007
Steve S., Are the plants along the river different than our bush cranberries?Mona11-11-2007
A reliable source has advised me that cranberry plants are growing on the nearby south bank of the Aroostook River. Wow, what an agricultural story!Steve S.Reach Road11-11-2007
AL, just to make it clear I don't live in the SAD # 1 area and my daughter doesn't teach there, say what you want. and i will as well. thank you.Mona11-11-2007
AL, I have no idea what your talking about, I don't recall anything diarespectful Re; SAD # 1, and my daughter is a teacher and I have great respect for teachers, for the most part they are over looked in the scheme of things. Whats the difference in my statement than all the stuff re: the left? This was a joke between me and my friend.Mona11-11-2007
We have a right to select our own family (unofficial) veterans' days. Mine are two: May 10 (1865) when President Andrew Johnson declared the Civil War was over, and September 2 (1945) when Japan surrendered to Douglas MacArthur. Both dates are generally warmer than today was.Steve S.Reach Road11-11-2007
Mona Nice shot. You get all upset if anyone even distantly or vaguely disrespects SAD 1 or teachers, but you disrespect my President any chance you get. You're a great teacher and role model.AL11-11-2007
My good friend Merideth, you walked right into this! a farmer would probably be good, but we already have the manure spreader. I couldn't help it!Mona11-11-2007
My good friend Merideth, you walked right into this! a farmer would probably be good, but we already have the manure spreader. I couldn't help it!Mona11-11-2007
Happy Veterans Day to my two brothers, Waldo and Paul. I salute all those who served our country through the armed forces but I also salute those who weren't called because they were needed to help feed the US. My father was one who was a farmer and not called up to serve but served his country and family as a farmer. Also, I especially want to pay tribute to the parents and siblings of those who gave it all! So many dreams have been dashed for these families during the many years of war when our country became involved. Yes we have our faults in USA but so far we can still claim freedom because of our Veterans and others. Maybe we need a good ole farmer in the White House who knows how to use a manure spreader. :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.11-11-2007
Sally Jo, Sounds to me (caw'll a 57-year old rebel) you're exactly the youthful citizen we so dearly need in Presque Isle and central Aroostook county.Steve SutterReach Road11-11-2007
Sally Jo.....Yes, it's sad that our country has taken such a dive in every sector in the last 15 years. It does reflect the quality of voters...most believe what they hear from phony politicians and can't see thru the transparency of it all. We're in real trouble because we've allowed the government to represent themselves rather than the people they were created to represent. Your government is run and fueled by big business. It's unlikely to change course until we collapse as a society....and not even then.Our future is bleak at best. My regret is that the politicians in Washington will never pay for their crimes against the American people.DGPI11-11-2007
DG I am just starting out in life really still wet behind the ears.. your comments so sadden me and make me afraid to even have future thoughts .. if everyone is so stupid and so corrupt doesn't that reflect on the generation who elected them....???? :confused:Sally Jo11-11-2007
RAD....America's national debt is not 1 trillion, bu just a few dollars short of 10 trillion dollars. It grows by 1 1/2 billion dollars a day. Out stupid and corrupt government spends like drunken sailors and apparently has no spending limits. Perhaps it's time to convert some discretionary funds to Canadian dollars. In a decade or two, America will become a third-world country sporting a tin cup rather than a torch in the Statue of Liberty's right hand....DGPI11-11-2007
Paul Cyr - I love your bird pixs. Gosh - I was born & raised there and never knew there was such a variety of beautiful birds! And the ground hog hole. How cute! Thanks.....connie c.CA11-11-2007
Paul Cyr, ... Great bird pictures today. Didn't realize you were a birder. I just specialize in those I can recognize without my glasses. I once tagged along on an Audubon spring bird trip through the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge (a 4,700-acre national treasure). I was more interested in the algae, frogs, and some otters out fishing. At wrap up, no one paid much attention to me when I noted we had heard at least a couple crows.Steve S.Reach Road11-11-2007
A lot of us served our country and alot of us served at Home but whatever it took to keep us America we owe to those who did not sit back and do nothing! so thank to all of them! :-)Bob Hardy11-11-2007
oops, the word is Thanks.mona11-11-2007
A special thaks to all our militray personel, present and past, especially to my own family, my Dad in World War I, my 6 brothers and one sister, from World war II through Vietnam, God bless them all.Mona11-11-2007
Privacy and security don't matter to me Arch..nobody can figure out what I'm talking or writing about most of the time about anyway..not even me. :pBobby C.11-11-2007
Hey BC Here is the answer to all privacy concerns you have. YOU are wrong in your perceptions of same. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071111/ap_on_go_ot/terrorist_surveillanceÄrch11-11-2007
All that under the guise of NAFTA. That is sure a hated acronym down here in Tejas.Ärch11-11-2007
I certainly agree that the power out of the windmills is sold to the GRID which is controlled by the Canadians. The USA buys it back. It is all up to Emera which is Canadian owned and controls Central Maine Power. Remember that 60% of the fossil fuel energy that is used in the US comes from Canada. Fort MacMurray is larger than all the middle East combined. The Americans just seem to take Canada for granted. The USA now has a 1 Trillion deficit and Canada has a 10 billion $ surplus and growing. that's the difference in the $RADNS11-11-2007
Amen, Bobby C !!!!! North American Union ... why would the United States government encourage that type of association? Only because they - the elites of all the countries involved - believe they are ENTITLED TO CONTROL OUR GOVERNMENT. If you don't believe that doing your research before voting matters ...... then there is no help for our granchildrens' future.daisy11-11-2007
Arch and all..If you want to try to make sense out of those things that are mystifying Americans (US citizens) like the power thing and immigration you have to understand the real agenda. Search "North American Union" or "Security and Prosperity Partnership" You'll be reading for a week and have to have the skills to seperate the emotional BS from the facts. Don't type in "Soviet Union" by mistake :DBobby C.11-11-2007
RAD's comment on selling power to the US makes me wonder how hard that the change in currency has hit Evergreen LLC. RAD if you remember right Mainers have to put up with the wind farm in Mars Hill so that all the electricity can be sold to the Provinces.Ärch11-11-2007
To all Veterans: Have a great vetarns day and thank you for your service!OBMO11-11-2007
RE: 25469---That's quite a statement you made Al about Canadians kidnapping US citizens when in fact the Canadians can sell them power and Electricity and not have to look after them. Quite a deal I'd say.RADNS11-11-2007
I am sorry to hear that Walter Reed won't accept those cards ... I would not knowingly have posted a hoax, especially one involving soldiers.daisy11-10-2007
Re: 25467 Daisy...Sorry but the Walter Reed Army Medical Center won't accept cards to anonymous soldiers. It's a hoax. www . snopes . com / politics / christmas / soldiercards . aspGuestPI11-10-2007
Who would want the job?KBS11-10-2007
Arch, Meta, I get that question all the time. How close DO you get to "your" crows? They watch on the ground quite attentively as I approach with a plate of Swedish meatballs and tater tots ... by ease (fly) off a short distance, just as I get there. There're forever wild.Steve S.Reach Road11-10-2007
Re: #25492..Steve, best play on words I've heard for some time...made me chuckle!Meta11-10-2007
I agree with OB and want to thank all Vets who served and are serving now.Ärch11-10-2007
Karen. You have that family all figured out. Flyrod is, ( I think ) the youngest. Pam just travels, I guess. I havn't seen her since she left Island FallsDick DeLong11-10-2007
Feeding the birds in Sleepy Hollow :DÄrch11-10-2007
Happy Birthday to all the Marines on here.OBMO11-10-2007
whoops I meant 30th class reunion. Typing to fast or getting too old I will go with the first one!Karen again11-10-2007
Re: entry #25490, could it be that the people visiting food pantrys have large families that cannot fit in a smaller vehicle and/or the SUV's or vans they drive are leftover gas guzzlers that people of better means have dumped for newer, more efficient vehicles. Like a Prius for example....making the gas-guzzlers more family-friendly and cheaper. Possible.SandyMidcoast11-10-2007
May I ask who is FLYROD. Just read in Bangor Daily News that Mr. Thorne died I was good friends with his daughter Pam and the obit. said she was from the USA what did that mean I haven't heard from her since our 3th class reunion. If we are talking about the same person my prayers to the family. Spent alot of time at there house.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-10-2007
Appreciate today's question. Evidently, many of us are suckers for Chickadees (morning's first birds to tell us they're hungry), the river's numerous mourning doves (my second favorite), blue jays, and my number one resident four to seven crows ... who probably caw'll me Dad.Steve S.Reach Road11-10-2007
I'll stop by PI City Hall Tuesday to see how many signatures are needed to run for City Council ... the position pays $1,000 a year.Steve S.Reach Road11-10-2007
My husband was watching the columbus and the cincinnati ohio news the other day and they were showing the people who were using the food pantries. Guess what most of them were driving, suvs and other gas hogs, until we start using less gas it will continue going sky high. of course that is the excuse they give us, they are going to keep raising the prices no matter what you drive.what about the states that want to give the illegals a drivers license?connie11-10-2007
Judy, That is priceless and so true, I'm with you there isn't a decent candidate to chose from, Maybe we should run! I am opionated, but the old sayong is children and old people say what they think.Mona11-10-2007
BC I started with ask Jeeves and migrated to Google real quick and have been there since then. I don't know about DP but Google hacking or it should be called hacking with Google is something that a lot of people do. I don't know if it is real hacking but here is a link so you can see what I mean. When I get bored I look for web cams all over the world. Check that Johnny etc: home page also. http://johnny.ihackstuff.com/ghdb.php?function=summary&cat=18Ärch11-10-2007
Mona I just love it when yer Fiesty! also DG has it well ground up and ina nutshell so does Arch!!in about 22 to 26 months it will be great to see what we're saying on here about the politicians.. I really don't like any of the candidiates!Judy Hardy11-10-2007
Arch that's a laugh ..I've been using "Dogpile" for years and never understood the success of Google. I mean It's ok but not head and shoulders above anybody. How they nabbed all the advertising is beyond me.. and that's why I ain't rich.Bobby C.11-10-2007
Daisy Try googling “Why a Christmas tree?” and I think you’ll come up with a pretty good story of house tree topping customs, reasons, and traditions. I used Dogpile as my search engine, and it came up with the citation above, with Google as its source. Dogpile, as a search engine, was named as PC best choice.AL11-10-2007
Good pictures Steve! 25473 daisy I found this about "Topping Off" I was there for that ceremony a couple times when I worked for Bechtel and others.I never knew the origins of the custom or what it meant. "The practice of "topping-off" a new building can be traced to the ancient Scandinavian religious practice of placing a tree on the top of a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits of their ancestors that had been displaced. The practice migrated to England with Scandinavian invaders and took root there." Pictured iz the ceremony gone bad.Bobby C.11-10-2007
Hatched in August.Steve S.Reach Road11-10-2007
Stopped by MacLeod (organic) Farm in New Sweden today. I learned these turkeys have full amnesty.Steve S.Reach Road11-10-2007
You have refered to our county education system twice as not being up to pare, I for one beg to differ. As for Texas ( not my favorite place) being responsible for our Borders, Thats so not true, The crooks in Washington should be doing that and a lot of other things for it's citizens. Sorry Arch, But oyur not a Texan.Mona11-10-2007
Oooops crossed in the mail with the webmasterÄrch11-10-2007
Darrell P All you have to do is join the club so to speak. Are you any relation to Lester P. by any chance? He is an ex-brother-in-law of mine.Ärch11-10-2007
Darrell, you should be able to get the streaming video. Email me and I can help you out: jclark@crownofmaine.netWebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-10-2007
AL Down here in the part of Texas where I am we are more likely to be kidnapped or attacked by a bunch of crazy "Okies" than a bunch of druggies. I say that in jest because Okies are not bad people. All those shenanigans are kept close to the border so that they can run home where the corrupt cops protect them. As far as your fire arms go you might want to rethink that because they all use all of those and automatics. Protecting your family is one thing but vigilantism is frowned on strongly. You hear about those folks guarding the border but you can well bet that they are watched closely and would wind up in jail for violating the illegals civil rights as two or three INS or BP agents found out. I will do as I have done for years, I stand back in the background and make sure my family is protected from what ever. As for us Texans, I have to beg your pardon on that one, I was born in Saco Maine and brought up in Mapleton up in the County. As for the Shrub, he was born in Connecticut and they sure dont claim him. If you want a good laugh, Kennebunkport claims him and GHW Bush. If it was me I would tell everyone he was born in a place like Kenosha, Wisconsin.Ärch11-10-2007
FOUND THIS ON A TRIVIA WEB SITE: It's a European tradition in construction to place a small tree atop the building when the roof is completed. However, around the States, we see Christmas trees atop buildings, bridges and cranes during the season. The tree atop a completed roof is an old custom, said Derek Chelchouski, construction supervisor for Drewlo Holdings, builders of the complex. "I think it's an old European tradition," said Chelchouski. "My dad brought it over with him from Poland where you would put a tree on top of a house or barn to let neighbours know the roof was up."LLOYD11-10-2007
Mona I don’t think you have too much to worry about. I was trying to draw a parallel, to Arch, of what’s going on, on his Texas/Mexican border and the Texans are not doing anything about it, where the kidnapping is going on, and the Maine/Canada border. Sorry I didn’t make it clearer to you. It’s that County school system again. No, wait, it’s Bush’s fault. He wasn’t President soon enough, so I was one of those left behind.AL11-10-2007
I enjoy the site and wish I could get the streaming pictures. But like what I do get.Darrell PhilbrookWashburn11-10-2007
Does anyone on this site have background info about the tradition of placing an evergreen tree in the peak of new house construction? I am not having any luck with search engines; not sure what verbage to use. My grandfather and uncles all placed an evergreen at the roof's peak, when they were building their houses; I was too young to remember what kind of evergreen it was. Thanks for the assistance.daisy11-10-2007
DG, You are right about the corupt politicians, all of them, some need to be in prison starting at the very top. Al, You have me worried, I live very near the Canadian boarder, I wasn't aware that Americans were in danger of being kidnapped by the Canadians, I'll have to be very careful..Mona11-10-2007
AND the biggest recipients of backdoor welfare are the 535 corrupt politicians in Washington. Fire them, put 'em in prison for crimes against humanity, replace them with more honest individuals and most of our problems would disappear.DGPI11-10-2007
Arch hit the ol' proverbial nail on the head when he stated that one of our root problems in this country is the gov't's generous welfare programs.....helps to keep lazy, white able-bodied workers out of the work force. If the welfare programs were stopped, those lazy, white workers would have to go to work to eat. Your gov't allows them to stay home, smoke cigarettes, drink beer and ride around on their 4-wheelers all day.DGPI11-10-2007
You guys can soft pedal, back pedal, and pedal pedal all you want. But from my perspective, when Canada (or Mexico) starts kidnapping citizens of my state, I’m taking up arms, personally, to fight them. And when the sheriff says he needs help, he has my 30-06 and 50 cal. BMG, single shot, (with the operator) to help and assist him. Minimum wage has nothing to do with it, by my pea-brain thinking. Maybe if your daughters or granddaughters were offered up, (after being kidnapped by Mexicans) to a drug lord as a prize, you’d pay attention to what going on, on your border. It’s sad, I saw the mother and father on TV last nite, on the Glen Beck program. I know, I know, it’s all Shrub Bush’s fault that you Texans don’t want to do anything. We’ve got to put up with it so our crops can be harvested by minimum wage Mexican workers. That’s what you’re telling me? Geese, I’m glad I didn’t learn that logic and value system. Where did SAD 1 fail me?AL11-10-2007
Arch the pressure is on big time down here (those here illegally ). They are heading to places with less enforcement..Like Fargo, North Dakota and Presque Isle, Maine. Going to Snow Blower Operator School on Pell Grants.Bobby C.11-10-2007
Hello to everyone, we just returned from a brief trip to Maine, where we checked on the progress of our house. Upon my return, I checked emails to find the info listed here. I think it is a nice idea and early enough in the season to act upon. The message ... CHRISTMAS CARD LIST: When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20307-5001daisy11-10-2007
BC We can only hope that it was a diversity training day. If it was anything else then someone needs hanging. AL I had forgotten that story it is as BC says Druggies and no doubt a few crooked military personnel. The real invasion is a silent one. As long as Americans have generous welfare benefits, any job that doesn't pay more than minimum wage is going to be filled by guess who. I was in the PI mall several years ago and almost fell over, I was hearing Spanish that I normally hear here in Tx. It seems that no one up there will pick zucchini so who is gonna do it. Any business you want to name is crying for laborers and as long as welfare is administered as a right and not as a helping hand to get people on their feet then we are going to put up with an invasion. :mad:Ärch11-10-2007
Al..here's the "Rest" of the story. EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Suspected drug-runners dressed in Mexican military-style uniforms who were involved in an armed confrontation with Texas lawmen were using a Mexican military-issue Humvee and weapons, the Hudspeth County sheriff said Friday. "It was military," said Arvin West, whose officers were involved in the standoff. "Due to the pending congressional hearings I can't comment further." West said the determination the equipment was military-issue came from the U.S. government but he wouldn't elaborate.... The Mexican government has denied any soldiers were involved in the standoff that occurred Monday in a remote spot along the Rio Grande in West Texas. The smugglers escaped back across the border without a shot fired, abandoning about a half-tonne of marijuana as they fled.... In Mexico, kidnappers and drug-smugglers regularly wear police gear, which is sold at street stands....Bobby C.11-10-2007
Arch.. scene at a Texas elementary school Not allowed to say the Pledge of A tho... However, knowing the kind of stuff you see on YouTube, it could be a bunch of BS too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXH-d7Byqf8Bobby C.11-10-2007
Flyrod, May I join the others from the Com, and extend to you and your family my condolences.Mona Blanchard11-10-2007
Arch Don’t hear from you about the war that’s going on done there close to you on the Texas border. You afraid to talk about it? The Mexicans have kidnapped over 75 of your Texan citizens, pushed their Mexican troops in excess of 50 miles inside the Texas border, Texas sheriffs are on national TV begging for help, and you Texans keep mum about it? What going on? Texas growing a bunch of sissies who are afraid to fight now? The brass all gone? No one with any brass left?AL11-10-2007
Check out this link folks, almost like National Socialism in Germany 1932-45 http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58596Ärch11-09-2007
Tenlee, I couldn't figure out what was going on when I read that last entry!mona11-09-2007
#25458 OOOPS! Karen didn't write that, I did! HAHAHAHATenlee11-09-2007
Yes, Karen. I moved! I'm in the greatest place! I love it, and am right on the water. Can walk to EVERYTHING. Time to come out of the woods after 25 years! lolol Enjoy the chips! What a guy that DG is!Karen11-09-2007
DG thanks about the chips I hope it is for real. Tenlee did you move? DG you probably no my inlaws Winnie Beaulieu and Lorie Ireland Jack Pat and Dianne Robertson.Karen C Beaulieu11-09-2007
Hey Steve...that's my sisters house by page's store...pretty cool site.yknotfraid knot11-09-2007
Here's a town crow that soon spotted the cheese/peanut butter crackers I threw onto the ground today.Steve S.Reach Road11-09-2007
GOOD DEAL Jeff, keep up the good work. :DÄrch11-09-2007
Folks, FYI, the KeyBank PTZ Camera has been ordered. Hopefully we can get it up and running in the next couple weeks. Would like to have it up before the Holiday Light Parade. Will keep everyone posted. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-09-2007
Nancy (and Arlen), so sorry Maine's first IMax will be in Saco and not Presque Isle! Your application or whatever must have been lost in the mail...didn't dot your i's or cross you t's? I've kept and eagle eye on the marquee and hope to see a word or two soon! Do you have your elk stew pot ready?juliaYarmouth11-09-2007
Hi Jeff, Out here in Vegas enjoying the weather and sights. Just showing some folks at the time share we are staying at your web site. They really thing it is very nice. Web cams, pictures and all. Gary Lavawy PS have not won the big one yet.Gary LavawayLas Vegas11-09-2007
Flyrod--my condolences also to your family in the loss of your dad. He was a good man who always made us high school kids feel welcome when we would go over to visit Linda. This morning one of his good friends in Island Falls (A.S.) told me that this summer he got the chance to get together and golf with Paul LeBlanc and Dewey DeWitt. That must have been a fun time (even though Dewey won).Randy SmithPresque Isle11-09-2007
Flyrod. I would like to add my sincere condolences to both you and the rest of the family. I have known all or part of the family since I moved to Island Falls in 1960, so I do feel close.Dick DelongBrooksville fl11-09-2007
Flyrod Mikki and I send our condolences alsoÄrch11-09-2007
Thanks Jeff. Flyrod, I 3rd the sentiments. I worked for Clem at Metropolitan Insurance in P.I. right out of high school. Awesome man.Tenlee11-09-2007
Tenlee, I fixed your address. Flyrod, I second P. Burtt's sentiments.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-09-2007
Dan E....Yup, the Ma and Pa Kettle series got its start in the movie "The Egg and I" in 1947. No one didn't love the series. Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride....loved 'em.DGPI11-09-2007
Karen...You won your chips fair and square; no charge for your prize. They'll be along in a few days..DGPI11-09-2007
FLYROD I hope that #25420 is a false rumour. But, if not, my family and I send our condolences. Losing a parent is an awful, awful thing. My dad died in 2001. I still think about him every day. I hope you have a lot of good memories and stories to keep your dad always alive for your family. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-09-2007
Jeff, thanks for changing my address, but 97 commercial street is right, then it needs to be apt. #2 (not #401) Thank you.tenleeBath, Maine11-08-2007
There was some public attendance at tonight's planning board meeting. Next meeting is the 15th at City Hall. Date I'm sure of ... location I'm not.Steve S.Presque Isle11-08-2007
Been eating the Fox Family Chips in Southern Maine for a half a year or so. They're pretty good. Especially the Salt and Pepper ones. Cooked a little dark but that's the way we like them.JoeHollis Center11-08-2007
DG here is my email add email and I will tell you my address. BBQ are my favorite. Everytime someone comes down here by plane they carry it on and by the time they land for some reason the air pressure messes them up. But if you put them in cargo in a box they do well. When we fly up we pack a box of the chips, yankee doodle cupcakes, and the big fat donuts can't remember the name of them right now, we use to come back with Labrees donuts my grandmother lived by their backery in Old Town. Rick I know they are in Canada now but to me they still taste the same. I don't like the new bag there in now. When we were younger you could buy them by the can. Oh such great memories and great food. DG Thanks if you are going to do that. I will pay ya for it if you let me know how much.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-08-2007
just saw some fox chips that are made in mapleton whats the story with themrick11-08-2007
HI, WHAT IS THE DEAL WITH RED HOT DOGS? SAW THEM IN STORES WHEN I WAS IN MAINE LAST MONTH. DO THEY TASTE BETTER OR ARE THEY JUST MADE RED FROM FOOD COLORING? I DON'T THINK THEY ARE SOLD AROUND HERE. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO11-08-2007
Mona and Waldo We had to learn the hard way about those hot dogs several years ago. Mikki and I bought all we could carry and then some, got them home and almost immediately gave the to the son and all the grandchildren. They were off enough in taste so that I couldn't stand them. Jordan's was sold to a small company and it was in turn bought by IBP which was bought by Tyson. Tyson's reds were made in NY State for New England but they closed that plant and now they are made by real "furriners" Oklahomans and Wisconcinites.Ä11-08-2007
Connie, That secod one was so cute!Mona11-08-2007
here ya go..JHardy11-08-2007
Judy, There is quite a bit of canola raised right here in the county, When I first saw it a few years ago I thought it was mustard, sure make a pretty field.Mona11-08-2007
Mona.. speaking of Cannola Oil and Arch speaking of Canadaian processing Humpty Dumpty Chips.. we were receiving reports of a super weed type of Cannola plant that is invading the Canadian prairies and the regular cannola has been taken over by it! so where has all the genetic hybrid new fangled products gotten us..? :confused:JUdy Hardy11-08-2007
Al. sorry I didn't say which election but it was the election between bush and Gore and Gore did win the popular vote. Was just commenting.connie11-08-2007
Arch, One of my brothers is here hunting, he's from New jersey, every fall he takes back 10 lbs or more of Red hot dogs, I told him that they had changed and not to buy the old brand, they are not good. he also takes 10 lbs of Houlton farms butter. As for the chips made in Canada, they use canola oil pretty much, I had a hard time getting used to Tim Hortons doughnuts they have a different flavor, but I like them now.Mona11-08-2007
Arch, don't you just hate it when a good product is outsourced to a foreign country like Arkansas? Thanks for the tip about Rice's red hot dogs. One of our recent visitors, a cousin who had moved from Presque Isle to Arizona decades ago, expressed an interest in red hot dogs while he was here. We didn't happen to buy any, but next time I'll at least know which brand is NOT "from away." -Sure hope I can remember that long..., -whatever it was we were talking about.Waldo LVassalboro, ME11-08-2007
Connie You’re behind the times. The last election was Bush beating Kerry. Bush 62 million votes. Kerry 59 million votes. Bush won the popular vote as well as the electoral vote, hands downAL11-08-2007
Rick Sadly at least two Maine staples are no longer made in Maine, those chips and (horrors) red hot dogs. Kirchners and Jordans hot dogs are now made by Tyson's Foods out of Springdale AR. At least Rices red hot dogs are owned and made by Beans meats out of Bangor.Ärch11-08-2007
Karen B....Regular or B-B-Q?DGPI11-08-2007
DG, No I don't remember why and I'm dying to know.Mona11-08-2007
Karen...send me your address and the Humpty Dumpty chips are yours.. Mona...That photo of you has been in my wallet for years. You mean to say you don't remember why?DGPI11-08-2007
Arch...That explains the tasteRick B11-08-2007
Humpty Dumpty chips are made in Canada.Ärch11-08-2007
If i recall my last trip to Maine it seems to me that the Humpty Dumpty BBQ chip have a new recipe and they tasted like .... :mad:Rick B11-08-2007
I just heard thru the grapevine that flyrod's dad died early this morning.a friend11-08-2007
There ya go DG. Send Karen some Humpty Dumpty BBQ potato chips! I love them too Karen, and I can get them here on the coast. My favorite! Yes Paul C., that is your good looking cousin and my gorgeous mother!Tenlee11-08-2007
Karen, What ever made you think that was me, oh so long ago, I actually had auburn hair then, although it looks very dark in the photo. I think I was at my desk at City Hall, but can't remember why the photo was taken, Come on DG, where did it come from?Mona11-08-2007
yes......JUDY CANOVA :-)jh11-08-2007
Whoopy I won Oh you could ship me some Humpty Dumpty Barbaque Chips I just love them. We can't get them down here. Everytime I go home that is the first thing I get at the store. Yum Yum!!!!!!!!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-08-2007
JH, You must be thinking of Judy Canova.Dan EArlington, MA11-08-2007
I think DG posted this back in 2004. Who is it? Its not a good picture,but there are only a few people around self confident and cool enough to do something like this..so I figure somebody will know. No ...It's not Judy Canova.JHBobby C.11-08-2007
STARKE Florida sorry my spelling uk! :ojh11-08-2007
Wasn't that a wonderful time to be alive those movies are still great and I can remember visiting some of our relatives and referring to them as Ma and pa Kettle ha ha.. also another raving beauty of her time was from "Stake Florida and had lots of movies including the "WAC from Walla Walla" I think she played in westerns too and was in films with the great voice of many of our childhood cartoon characters such as "Bugs Bunny" Speedy Gonzales" .. ???? can ya all remember her? :confused:JH11-08-2007
DG, The Egg and I. That's too easy. The movie is on the State Theatre marquee on one of those photos that cycles through the rotation.Dan EArlington, MA11-08-2007
Mona...yup, Main was Ma Kettle. And speaking of Ma and Pa Kettle, does anyone know what movie it was in which they made their debut?DGPI11-08-2007
well here's a pin up girl for ya Bobby C. and she will fit in your foxhole too :Djh11-08-2007
You're making fun but you have no idea. Why do you think Pa Kettle was always plumb wore out and always had that weird smile on his face.Bobby C.11-08-2007
DG, Wasn't Marjorie Main Ma Kettle?Mona11-08-2007
TEEHEE.....BC's still got a pin-up of Marjorie Main from the 50s hanging around his foxhole somewhere. Anyone out there NEVER heard of Main? Gorgeous, just gorgeous...DGPI11-08-2007
Mona...By the way, if you think your picture is the only one in my wallet, well, I must admit you're not. In fact, I started collecting wallet photos with Marilyn Monroe Rita Hayworth, Marjorie Main and Thelma Ritter so you're one of many. Sorry...DGPI11-08-2007
Yup, Karen B, wins a prize. Karen...besides an orange-colored VW convertible, what is you'd like to have? Tenlee...any suggestions? How about an 8x10 glossy of Herbie Inman? Careful what you ask for.DGPI11-08-2007
BobbyC, You know very well Angie would take care of DG if he had any pictures in his wallet. I still would like to know where he got it, that was so long ago I had to look twice to know who it was!Mona11-08-2007
One more thing, Bush didn't win the popular vote Gore did , but the electorial collage picks the president.No matter who gets in not everyone will be happy, even if rudolph the red nose reindeer or mickey mouse won.connie11-08-2007
hmmm, seems like I said a long time ago that everyone had a right to their own opinion,buuuut, at the time it seemed as if everyone didn't agree with it you were wrong to voice that opinion, remember. Also P. Burtt I once said if you and Bobby weren't on here there wouldn't be any reason to come on here.You are making memories for your child that she will never forget. That counts more than anything. Keep on.connie11-08-2007
ref:25383 That is my good looking cousin mona, right tenleepaul conley11-08-2007
Arch As the word of our Task [Web]Master has come down from On High, I have posted my reply, if you're interested, to the Discussion Page. Notice how I, unlike you, heeded his instructions. That's because I am the good COMer and you are Baaad. Tsk, tsk on you, Arch. (I think he deserves some demerits, O Webmaster). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-08-2007
OOOPS Sorry Must have crossed in the mail.Ärch11-08-2007
P Burtt As usual you are taking the story and making out of it what you want people to think, as it says the ban is for 20 nights only, not for good. You are also skipping the point that it is in the city, and it states bad air quality nights think smog. Nuff Said ENDÄrch11-08-2007
Let's move the smoky-political stuff to the Discussion Group: http://www.crownofmaine.com/discussions There's usually some good topics and debate happening there and I'd encourage everyone to check it out and participate. :-) :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-08-2007
ARCH The new villains for the Anti-Smoking Brigade are now home fireplaces, because fireplace smoke is no different than tobacco smoke, and it is, therefore, equally subject to banning for exactly the same reasons. It's not MY opinion (as you know, I don't think either one is particularly dangerous and I don't agree with this banning fad at all)... but I told you some months ago it was coming. Be prepared, I'm sure there's LOTS more banning in store. The brigade is like a vampire: once you've invited it in, in it will come.. Here's the article: http://www.examiner.com/a-1032251~Wood_fires_could_be_banned_in_homes.html?cid=rss-San_Francisco Also, I don't smoke in the car when someone else is with me for the same reason I don't burn inscents in the ashtray or hang aroma trees from the rear view mirror when someone is with me. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-08-2007
Mona.........thanks for your kind words !! We were blessed !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle11-08-2007
DT I can remember that, and I think you may be right. How is Phoenix these days?OBMO11-08-2007
Nancy, oops, I meant Alden and Cathy.Mona11-08-2007
Mona.. DG had it in his wallet. He showed it to me when I was up there.Bobby C.11-08-2007
Nancy, I sure miss your folks, they were super nice people, also Arden and Cathy, of course your gandmother, Gramma Bull what a great lady she was. DG, Where in the world did you get that picture?Mona11-08-2007
Blah Blah Blah - politics! Hey, that is one hot lookin babe in #25383! Yeah Karen! I think you win a prize! ;-)Tenlee11-08-2007
Carma: re: truck.....When I was a kid many moons ago, my Dad had a Packard ('49 or so) and on Sunday we kids would get all purtied-up, shined and ready for church. We'd pile into the car and off we'd go to the State Road church. Of course, the roads were all just dirt roads then and in the summer......very dusty. The Packard had a hole in the trunk and by the time we got to church we were sometimes so dusty you couldn't even tell what color our "Sunday-Go-To-Meetin'" clothes were !! Oh, to be young again and not have to deal with POLITICS !! Amen !! :eek:Nancy ( Bull ) DowP.Isle11-08-2007
25375 Carma re truck I'd love to have it, but it prolly smokes to much to drive. I use to have a car (49 chevy) that not only smoked but also blew balls of fire out thru the exhaust. I was a real public menace in those days. I cut the top off of it with a torch so I could have a convertable. But now I am a socially responsible person ,however, I would like to have that truck in my back yard. It would be awsome to be able to sit in it and drink beer.Bobby C.11-08-2007
I'm a lefty and PROUD of it. And I dont shove what I believe in down other peoples throats if I dont agree with them. I agree with absolulty NOTHING you say on here P Burtt and quite frankly I'm tired of your rants and raves as well. Until you can control yourself and get down off that huge pedistal you have yourself on, I wont be visiting this site any time soon. Ive had enough. You are being unfair to the webmaster and disrespectful to everyone who has an opinion diffrent than yours...whew...Im not bored...just tired! :rolleyes:Carma11-08-2007
DG I am taking a wild guess that it is Mona Cause I have no clue!Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-08-2007
I can't believe that it's colder here (31) in sunny North Carolina than it is in the frigid north of Maine. Must be global warming.S.BlanchardNC11-08-2007
And now to take the edge off serious, more recent issues, from the "Who's This?" Department comes this 1974 photo. There MIGHT be a prize for the one to put a name to this person first. Maybe not..DGPI11-08-2007
P Burt Not tirades nor rants at all, on your part. Appears like common sense logic to me. Gotta look out for them lefties. Control, control, control. That's always on their minds.AL11-08-2007
GWEN Parent Test. Surprised by that from you. I didn't have you pegged as a Lefty, but that's definitely out of the New Leftist Playbook. And, of course, the criteria for passing such a test would be based upon the LIBERAL definition of a good parent because only they know what's best for everyone else. That's #1 on the list of the defining characteristics for the New Liberal. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-08-2007
Those tirades and rants still make me even more sure parents need to pass a test to be one.. :cool: not!Gwen11-08-2007
WHEW! How's THAT for a response. Musta been bored. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-08-2007
Arch No Arch. No mixed messages. The lesson is simple for Georgia: people lead their own lives and you don’t get to control them… just live a good one of your own. I make the assumption that the people I invite to my gatherings are grown up and can make decisions for themselves (that’s the difference between me and the Left). I don't tell the ladies they can't wear perfume and I don't tell the men they can't wear cologne and I don't tell either of them they can't smoke. If THEY make the choice not to attend my gatherings because I allow smoking, then that's THEIR choice. I try not to make decisions for my adult family members or for the people I consider friends. I trust they can do that for themselves. Apparently you don't extend YOUR friends and family that same respect. As for my daughter, you are making the incorrect assumption that I think there is a significant danger to my actions and that I am recklessly exposing my little girl to that danger. Unlike you, I am not reactionary in my response to the claims made by others, especially when those claims are supported by, um, smoke and not pillars...P. Burtt11-08-2007
... You've let the propaganda infect your thinking, Arch. The science does not support your assumption that the "health and welfare" of my daughter are threatened, and the "consequences" of which you speak are nil or, at worst, nearly so. And yet, I do other things with my daughter that are MUCH more dangerous than exposing her to 2nd Hand Smoke. Here are just a few: I drive her in my car... I take her swimming where she might contract an ear infection, I swing her on a swing even though she might fall off and break her neck, I take her for walks even though a drunk driver might zoom up behind us and run us over, I ride her on my bike and am just now teaching her to ride one on her own (horrible, horrible, I know), I take her SkiDooing (I'll even take her skiing when she gets a little older), I sometimes take her into a convenience store even though the possibility of her getting shot in an armed robbery is significantly greater than 2nd Hand smoke doing her any harm, I take her sailing even though an accidental jibe might whip a boom across her brow, and, yeeegads, I take her into New York City to watch a show every so often. ... So, I suppose you might say, “Poor Georgia, her Dad thinks more of making life interesting than he does of her health and welfare.” Maybe...P. Burtt11-08-2007
... Look Arch, I don't tip-toe through my life trying to avoid all possible risk, and I don't want Georgia to get the idea that life is to be lived with SAFETY being the #1 priority. I don't wear armor against any and all possible dangers in the world, and I certainly don't want my daughter to live her life that way either. There is a Zen to a child because they are basically fearless, and I want her to retain some of that as she grows. So, no, I don’t pull my hair out and wail while frantically holding up the sign of the cross if someone lights up around my little girl. It’s silly. The danger, if any, is so miniscule as to be absent and the lesson that a response like that would teach her is that life is to be feared and not lived, and that the pleasures of others are hers’ to dictate. That’s the mantra of the New Left, Arch… I certainly don’t want it to become Georgia’s mantra. I want her to live a life – her own life - with some adventure and with a mind that others might live differently than she. I play dangerous sports at times. I SCUBA dive, I sky-dive, I go caving and cave-diving, I shoot guns, I mountain climb, etc. When Georgia gets a little older, she will be doing some of those things with me. I can't wait. And, afterward, if she wants, we can enjoy a cigar together… consequences be damned. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-08-2007
Bobby C...I heard you might be looking for a truck and I know this guy that knew this guy that had a truck...it's great on gas! :pCarmaHollis11-08-2007
PBURTT Poor Georgia, her Dad thinks more of his and his guest's vices than he does her health and welfare. I would like to hear your reasoning for not smoking in the car but its OK in the house with her in close proximity. I will bet it will be convoluted as all h---. It can be shortened to "I am gonna do as I please the consequences be d-----." As for your fireplace and wood stove, what in the world does that have to do with smoking in the house around that baby? As for your argument about your guests pleasures, it seems to me that unless you only have guests that smoke that you are not really worried about all your guests. Sounds to me like Georgia is getting a very mixed message.Ärch11-08-2007
Judy I smoke pipes and cigars. Yes, I smoke them in my house. When friends or family come for a visit, they are free to smoke in my house as well. I think it would be ungracious and ill-mannered of me to banish them outside. I want them to feel welcome and comfortable. I do not shoo Georgia away when we have company, smokers or not. Treating guests shabbily is not something I want to instill in my daughter. I want her to learn not only to tolerate the pleasures of others with grace, but to enjoy their company while allowing them to be who they are. I also have a fireplace and a woodstove. Yes, I light them in my house. When I light them - pipes, cigars, woodstoves, or fireplaces - I don't feel compelled to shoo Georgia from the house at those times either. Also, when I read to her before her bedtime each night (we are presently reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"), I sit in an armchair in front of the fireplace with her on my lap with only the reading lamp for light, and I try to create a peaceful, settling atmosphere for her. Usually I smoke my pipe, and Georgia often packs the bowl with tobacco for me. It is a ritual both she and I enjoy. I generally don't smoke in my car when Georgia (or any other non-smoker) is in the car with me. Neither do I light my woodstove or fireplace in the car. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-07-2007
With luck this weekend, I'll get photos of a (Rhode Island Red) chicken in Woodland, and several domestic turkeys in New Sweden. Area crows can (temporarily) shove off!Steve S.Reach Road11-07-2007
may be a year ago i said somethings political on here and i was told to leave it of this site. i guess it depends who you are. just wondering.dtphx az11-07-2007
That's ok Mona...I do that on a regular basis myself ;-)Carma11-07-2007
Jim, The fuel oil isn't $3.50 a gal, Kerosine is very close, stays much higher than fuel oil. Carma, Sorry, i just had too much time on my hands today and the Devil made me do it.Mona11-07-2007
OOPS! I'm bashing big oil and find out my brother is into big oil! Sorry Jim I just hate paying 3.50 GALLON FOR MY HEATING FUEL.Mona11-07-2007
Gosh, I leave to go up home for a visit and come back to controversy...Are we going to have to get Bobby C. in here to smooth things over? ;-)CarmaHollis11-07-2007
We in the central valley of California know better than to believe anything written in the S.F. Chronicle regardless of the subject matter. Further, I was shocked a while back when I saw how much profit the big oil companies are making. I took a look at my stock protfolio and was shocked to see that I had invested in Standard Oil forty years ago and became a small part of big oil. For your info, most large companies in the country are made up of small investors and only for one reason...(PROFIT)!JimFolsom, Ca11-07-2007
On my part that is ..........Rob11-07-2007
Flyrod, You are acusing some of us as bashing, it seems to me you've done some of that yourself, I guess the old saying still holds "if the shoe fits wear it". Neither party is worth a plugged nickel no matter how you cut it. and we are all entitled to our opinions. arent we.Mona11-07-2007
Oh yes and by the way "nuff said"!!!Rob11-07-2007
Flyrod... Did you see the word "CRONIES" and yes "IT" will take at least SEVERAL terms to straighten this mess out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Rob11-07-2007
Grew up in a small house with smoking parents. I'm pushing 60, healthy perhaps, but the odor was irritating. Neither parent could quit their addiction.Steve S.Reach Road11-07-2007
Marilyn, re: posting # 25337..........GOOD ONE !!!!! :DNancy DowP.Isle11-07-2007
ROB - I see you have your membership card (Sounds like you might need a new one, it's probably worn-out pretty good)for the Bush-Bashing Club. Wow, can't wait until this country gets someone who can straighten this whole country out... my bet is it will take more than one term, tho. Jeez, what were we thinking when we elected such a bad leader ----- Woe! Starting to feel like maybe I can get my OWN card! Boy, it feels pretty good to just "smash" away and pile all the troubles of everything I don't like on one guy! What a powerful man to screw-up so much of this country! Where do I order mine?!FLYROD11-07-2007
JH, Second hand smoke is a subject aa contorversial as politics and religion. My mother lived with second hand smoke for over 70 years, she died at 94 plus with lungs that were as clear as could be, so all of us 10 children did as well, not to mention all the wood amoke, of course we didn't have millions a cars and trucks or microwave ovens, so for me the jury is stillout on this one.Mona11-07-2007
Flyrod/Fill Bert....Post #22346....Maine is the most taxed state in the Union and there must be a reason !!Wait until 01/20/2009 when this administration [ The Shrub & Cronies ] leave office , how are we to refill the coffers and replenish the $$$ spent [ by the rich and famous ] of the current "Right" . I know this belongs in a discussion group , so I'll not rear my ugly head again , however where's the $$ coming from folks?????????????????Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.11-07-2007
To P.Burtt may I ask? do you smoke in the same house, car, close proximetry to Georgia ( your daughter).. just curious.. and if no ..why not.. after all it is only second hand smoke she isn't actually inhaling!Judy H.11-07-2007
And San Francisco fireplace smoke is such a trivial pollutant being blown into the Central Valley by prevailing winds, compared to the dust and auto emissions already there. Spotted this gal in Caribou today.Steve S.Reach Road11-07-2007
Stretching term limits from 8 to 12 years would do one very important thing. The legislator would then vest the necessary 10 years for a Maine State retirement check, and presumably some health coverage.Steve S.Reach Road11-07-2007
Flyrod RE 25346, wonderful point. Forget about Bush and the country as a whole for a minute and take a look at our own state. The Left has ruined the state of Maine! It is almost the highest taxed state in the country and one of the worst place to do business. The liberals in Augusta keep raising our taxes while handing out generous welfare benefits and stuffing their own pockets. Thanks to the Left, the only people doing well in Maine are those on welfare, University Faculty/Staff and those working for the Maine Govt. :mad:Maine Guest11-07-2007
OK.... GROUP HUG !!! My, aren't the sunsets gorgeous this time of year!FLYROD11-07-2007
ARCH - Is THIS something to fear ?!?! ;-) "Billary"FLYROD11-07-2007
SPT... is on a whirlwind tour of the Country scarin' the fish...drinking retail watered down Margarita's and God knows what else. I mean..God knows what else he is doing,not drinking.Bobby C.11-07-2007
Flyrod, The citisism is well desreved.Mona11-07-2007
Mona - Sorry, it was just a reference to a movie, meant to say that unfortunately, the crux of what Hillary and Obama had to discuss was criticizing President Bush's past actions (ergo, "Monday Morning Quarterbacking").FLYROD11-07-2007
Arch Re: 25340, thats what I was trying to say, but it got lost somewhere in the reading. Flyrod, What did I do last summer?Mona11-07-2007
ARCH - And THAT"S the ironic part (Here in Maine, anyway)... here we are, one of the HIGHEST tax-burdened states in this here union, and we STILL vote for multiple million dollar proposals to put ourselves deeper in taxes for what? So we can pay for renovations on campuses that have HUGE tuition, HUGE educator salaries and make sure WE THE PEOPLE foot the bill for maintenance so they don't have to give-up overcharging students and paying their heirarchy 6-figure incomes !!! :mad:FLYROD11-07-2007
OOOPPSS Obviously that last should have been directed to SPT not SP :rolleyes:Ärch11-07-2007
Hi SP I was wondering about you and how you are doing. Glad to hear from you again. Let us know what is happening with you once in a while.Ärch11-07-2007
By the way, just to point out that particular Discussion, see my entry dated April 5 on the "Smoking in these United Sates" Topic on the Discussion Forum. After re-reading that, I think I must be able to see into the future... it's a gift. I'm a veritable NostraDumbAss (yeah, I've used that before but I like it). Here's a link to that Discussion, if you're interested: http://www.crownofmaine.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?t=194&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-07-2007
Mona Don't get me wrong. I do think the Right has a lot to answer for. I don't like many of the provisions of the Patriot Act, I don't like the government slowing down promising research in stem cells, I don't feel comfortable with the phone tapping shenanigans. There are many problems I attach to the Right, and had we been discussing those issues, I would have blamed the Right. But none of those issues is the one we are presently talking about - the 2nd Hand Smoke ridiculousness. That is a Leftist movement, and it has tendrils that will creep into all of our lives in ways that we haven't even considered. But one way that WAS considered some time ago (and was discussed on the Discussions pages) was just what we're seeing now in San Francisco. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-07-2007
Arch Still checking in once and awhile, very busy, been to the Cowboy State and the state of Smiling Faces and Beautiful Places, where they make terrible margaritas, but there is no humidity in November. Atlantic Ocean was so warm I went for a small dip, saw something that looked like an old Nasty-gansett can on the bottom but couldn’t hold my breath long enough to make sure. I figure BC tossed it into the Gulf Stream a long time ago and its slowly trying to find its way home. :cool:SPTColorado11-07-2007
We had better quit fussing about right or left and worry about the Govt. ruling without any input from "we the people."Ärch11-07-2007
Mona - All my gaskets have tight seals, but when you imply the right is to blame for anything that's wrong with the U.S. and the left has "clean hands", it chafes my fan belt a little and makes my front end a little out of alignment - nothing to do about you being on the right or left, just tired about the left whining that everything that's wrong with this country is the right's fault because Kerry/Edwards lost the election and the blame game has been going on ever since. Just listen how many times "President Bush" and "Republicans" are mentioned during the democrtic debates and you'll realize that there is a desperate tone with democrates and nothing more to stand on except: "I know what you did last summer"!FLYROD11-07-2007
Re burning wood That's not it either..that California population control syndrome iz going spread to the rest of the nation. An economic meltdown is coming like a big-a$$ed train wreck.If anybody gets caught cutting down trees to stay warm or grows food in the dooryard in order to eat they will go to jail. Dollars will be useless and replaced by govt. issued Ameros and only peeple that behave themselves will get them. P.Burtt will not get any 'cause he is a trouble maker. Picture is an an example of how people who insist that there is still a left and a right will be executed in the future.Bobby C.11-07-2007
DG: Wonder if Maud, Bessie and Thelma eventually ended up working at a I Hop restaurant? :rolleyes:Marilyn Stephenson RiversColchester. vt11-07-2007
Flyrod, Just because we don't agree on all things, please don't blow a gasket,I'm not left or right, Just would like our country back!Mona11-07-2007
Remember... every time you point your finger, there are three fingers pointing right back at you! :pFLYROD11-07-2007
MONA - Don't get me started.... ;-)FLYROD11-07-2007
Oh, and voted to terminate elected officials (Even if they are doing a great job and the people want them to continue) at the point they know what they're doing and how to do it, just because their "Time's up". :-(FLYROD11-07-2007
P. Burtt, I hate to burst your ballon bu for seven years now its the right not the left that put us where we are today. In reading all your entries you blame the left for all our ills. you need to take a good long look at what has happened to this country as i said in the last seven years, sorry but it isn't the left.Mona11-07-2007
For those who live out of state and might not have heard: Maine voted to spend more money trying to figure out how to make more money and rejected an effort to make money !!! :confused: CITIZEN INITIATIVE: WASHINGTON COUNTY RACINO No 133714 51.81% Yes 124376 48.19% BOND QUESTION 1: RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Yes 131210 51.18% No 125139 48.82% BOND QUESTION 2: MAINE COLLEGE CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS Yes 131978 51.27% No 125443 48.73% BOND QUESTION 3: LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE Yes 162387 62.91% No 95722 37.09% EXTEND LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS No 171052 66.91% Yes 84589 33.09%FLYROD11-07-2007
MONA You think the oil companies are behind this proposed ban on fireplaces? In San Francisco? I dunno... I don't think the politicians in San Francisco are oil company friendly, and I'm not convinced that the oil companies are terribly worried about fireplaces taking over as an energy source. Personally, I think it's just the Left once again trying to control our behavior, as they are trying to do with the 2nd Hand Smoke hokum. To each his own paranoia, I guess. You say Oil-mato, I say Left-mato. But, as Twain said, "It's easier to stay out than it is to get out." And I think that with this 2nd Hand Smoke bunk we've opened the doors to some very scary rooms. Because if you - not the personal "you", Mona, but the general "you" - were one of those who agreed with the 2nd Hand Smoke nonsense, then you are going to have a difficult time ethically defending the use of a home fireplace. And there are surely more bans to come. I hope you were and are prepared. Hate to say I told you so... but I did. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-07-2007
Rob, A week ago Sunday I had a little visit at Tim Hortons after church with Leif and Linda and her husband.Mona11-07-2007
The PI Planning Board "had to" last-minute change the Thursday Nov. 8th (7 pm) meeting location to the Turner Library. I'll stand on the steps of City Hall and re-direct traffic.Steve SutterPresque Isle11-07-2007
Mona.. Here is every gd E-mail I have..start writing. :p ..and check out Ron Paul uv Tx..see what you think.Bobby C.11-07-2007
Mona....Very well said...."You go Girl"!!!!! :D ;-)Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.11-07-2007
P. Burtt< That article is no big surprise, the oil companies own our politicians, every last one of them so we will never have an altenitive fuel, it isn't the smoke thats bothering them, its the loss of customers who are tired of having the one hundred billion dollar profits by the oil companies and using our taxes to subsidize them. It's very evident that the people have absolutly NO representation.Mona11-07-2007
Nancy D...I have, after months of research, discovered the names of the 3 3-legged ladies practically walking past Larry Hall's music shop.....Maud, Bessie and Thelma. They've been waiting there for the Braden to open since the fall of 1907, but have had to take a back seat to the speed bumps you mentioned. I hope their mothers packed 'em extra sandwiches. By the way, speaking of interior painters, Angie's found a good one and extremely reasonable. Ask her....DGPI11-07-2007
Told ya http://www.examiner.com/a-1032251~Wood_fires_could_be_banned_in_homes.html?cid=rss-San_Francisco These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-07-2007
DG : re: posting # 25205 I'm late in thanking you for that photo. Arlen is out west hunting for 12 days and guess who is left to feed all the animals ?? Doesn't leave time for much "chatting". If you could identify those 3 one-legged women (you're so good at that) and could locate them, we could arrange to have them appear at the theater Grand Opening. Then we wouldn't have to pay for a movie...they would be entertainment enough !! Getting close to the time for painting the lobby. Any volunteers ?? Congratulations to you and Angie on your new project (despite the speed-bumps). Like I always say, "Great minds think alike." :-)Nancy DowP.Isle11-06-2007
Ken and Paul those were great pics today.brenda11-06-2007
Ken Lamb, that photo was absolutely beautiful. Awesome colors. Paul. Love the moose pictures and the fact that you find them in groups makes it even better. Do you find them on your property too?MarilynColchester. vt11-06-2007
Ken, nice photos on the email list today!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME11-06-2007
Hi PÄC Those dots don't represent anything, I think it is my keyboard doing it. I read Rena's obit in the BDN. We sure was sorry to hear of her passing. Her and Sam were great folks. Sam always liked to ice fish and the tales he would tell were great. The Squaw Pan Outing club really benefited by Sam owning a snowplow truck, he plowed that road for years and years.Ârch11-06-2007
Arch, what do those 2 little dots over the A in your name represent? Aunt Rena Turner (Sam's wife) passed away recently, she was 93. I didn't get to know her real well b/c we were not around her that much, but whenever we went to visit them, she always was funny. Earl Turner is still living.pac11-06-2007
Here are personal stories and pics from Iraq and Afghanistan that are "personal" and not censored by the military. http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/Ärch11-06-2007
Her it is : www.sjv.net/webcam/FLYROD11-06-2007
DG - Thanks for sending the calendar. Just yesterday I was reading a Star Herald & see that the society was advertising them & noticed that I could order one from them directly. So I won't have to bug you again on that. Better still, maybe they will be out before we head back to Calif. next Fall! Flyrod - what is the address of the Ft.Kent webcam? Didn't know they even had one!connie c.CA11-06-2007
Just grabbed this image off the Ft. Kent webcam this morning! Brrrrr!FLYROD11-06-2007
Connie C...Your 2008 P.I.Historical Society calendar is in the mail..DGPI11-06-2007
OK mom. You are sounding pretty "hip" lol I'm all moved in, settled somewhat, and happy as a pig in s***. You know. lol ;-)tenlee11-05-2007
Mona...good thinking!! Some things are better left unsaid/untold!! I'm signing off to go do the dinner routine; we're two hours behind you, don't forget, so it's that time again. Shawn's off work tomorrow so maybe I can convince him to cook tomorrow night; he's so good at it! ;-)C-JColorado Springs11-05-2007
Well C-J, I'll just continue to let my imagination run wild!Mona11-05-2007
Hi, Mona....no way! Tenlee tried that while I was at your house, remember?!! DG told her that it was just "too hot"!! :eek:C-J11-05-2007
C-J, I think it's time for an e mail with details of that tournement!Mona11-05-2007
Bobby C. ... Takes a handful of ground beef to take care of a raven pair and (more important) three to four crows. Crows and I are grudgingly pulling for the Baltimore "Ravens" against the Steelers in tonight's Monday Night football.Steve S.Reach Road11-05-2007
dg....it took a little bit, but eventually it all came back; my head injury messed up some of my retrieval process! And, who was it that didn't remember Long Lake?? ;-)C-J11-05-2007
cj...Oh, oh, that tournament thing. I still don't believe you remember. We must have different memories..after all, that was 48 years ago.DGPI11-05-2007
DG....I know how you "guys" are!!! I've seen that first hand, the latest when I was in your office in August....huh?! The tournament, indeed!! :oC-JColorado Springs11-05-2007
Steve..if they can get that kind of money fur watering cotton you should be able to get at least 129.50 a year and change for watering the horse radish and the apple trees plus maybe get game reserve status for taking care of the crows and huh.. also perhaps a farm subsidy for planting all that stuff in the first place. Also if it wuz me I'd build some boxes and raise redworms to sell people who have compost piles that they want to make viable. I jest read about a guy who is doing that and making big bucks.He sells worms like some people sell Ladybugs.Ships worms all over the country. The worms do all the work and you don't have to pay 'em. or get them Workman's Comp... just feed 'em garbage. They like Watermelon rinds best.Bobby C.11-05-2007
cj...forgive us boys for we know not what we talk about. Yeah, sure.....DGPI11-05-2007
The Senate is taking up the Farm Bill ... pretty much agri-business as usual. But there's an interesting Dorgan-Grassley amendment that would cap subsidies to irrigated California cotton corporations to $250,000 per "person." I'm told U.S. subsidies hinder production in developing nations. I'll let you know how our Maine Senators (where we can't grow cotton) vote on this one.Steve S.Reach Road11-05-2007
Bobby C...yes, back Caribou Road, past Parkhurst Siding.C-JColorado Springs11-05-2007
I'll just stick with the birds (crows), the bees, the flowers (lupine) and the trees. If you squint hard, here's my new Dudley Winter apple tree. I have three Red Astrachan on order for April.Steve S.Reach Road11-05-2007
CJ.. what John Campbell..from back Caribou road ? Jeeze.. I hope they don't see that post.Bobby C.11-05-2007
You guys need to up yur acetylcholine production to get them synapsis firing right. Everybudy knows I'm practically a saint.Bobby C.11-05-2007
You guys are really terrible today, huh? Bobby...I saw Loretta J. now Campbell, while I was in PI in August for my class reunion. She and John were home from Calif. for her brother's wedding, plus they attended John's class reunion (which was held in another banquet room at Slopes, where the class of '62 had their reunion). They both looked great!C-JColorado Springs11-05-2007
Arch....I'm sorry, did I say photographic? A simple slip of the key. Good catch.............DGPI11-05-2007
How cum I keep thinking about Loretta Johnson now?Bobby C.11-05-2007
Oh Yeah? Don't forget... DG remembered it first.Bobby C.11-05-2007
I question "photographic memory", should that not be pornographic memory ? ;-)Ärch11-05-2007
Al.....Yup, you didn't forget (LSMFT). BC didn't either..has a photographic memory for that stuff...hehehehe.DGPI11-05-2007
Arch RE Glide-o-Bike. Those were great years..we were allowed to try anything..and did. Got hurt? Big deal ..call Dr. Donahue..he'd come to the house and patch you up.Bobby C.11-05-2007
I still like the Glide-o-Bike better than all that I looked at.Ärch11-05-2007
Yeah DG..I almost torgot about that one. Almost. Here's a good one.Bobby C.11-05-2007
DG As an old timer, wasn't it something about Loose Sweaters Mean.....AL11-05-2007
Steve. Actually that tree that you saw in the stream from the Park St bridge tumble into the water earlier this Spring when we had the heavy wins. I took some photos of it at the time.JrcPI11-05-2007
For the older COMers, LSMFT didn't stand for "Lucky Strikes Means Fine Tobacco".....DGPI11-05-2007
Out of all the ads that I looked this one took the cake. Click on "See the entire etc" http://www.plan59.com/av/av446.htm :DÄrch11-04-2007
BC Yes I noticed that, if you didn't look close you would almost think that all of those ads were done by Norman Rockwell. Those artists and copy writers were sure full of it and I guess everyone else for falling for the blarney.Ärch11-04-2007
Arch ..Did you notice how the advertising in those days was all directed at wholesome looking peeple with happy faced kids..even the last picture ..the pickup truck has a family in it. The only people who drove sports cars were goofy looking ba---ds who wore berets. Till the first T-bird came along anyway. Super Suds,Super Suds..ect und la la la.. member that? And radio.."I Wuz a Communist Fer the FBI." I think one of our nieghbors kids was a Communist cause they used to borrow stuff and not bring it back.Bobby C.11-04-2007
Here is one for all the nostalgia buffs out there. Make sure you look at the archives also. http://www.plan59.com/blog.htm :DÄrch11-04-2007
One last one and I will quit until next time. A blowup of the poster on the wall of that office.Ärch11-04-2007
WOW.. Good Game..JHTacoma11-04-2007
This is a Photo taken in the yardmasters office in the same yard as last photo.Ärch11-04-2007
BC A damn cold RR yard. Joe And anyone interested follow this link. Put (Jack Delano Railroad) obviously w/o brackets and violá. Enjoy http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/fsacquery.htmlÄrch11-04-2007
Let me tell 'em Arch. It's a nice pitcher of trains in a rail yard in the Wintertime.Bobby C.11-04-2007
Joe As I said, it was taken by Jack Delano who worked for the Govt. quite a lot. This was taken in December 1942. Caption reads "Proviso classification yard of the Chicago & North Western"Ärch11-04-2007
Arch, great photo tell us more about it. :rolleyes:JoeClearwater, Florida11-04-2007
A Jack Delano print I found on the webÄrch11-04-2007
Ron.....Yes, the stanchion you view in the middle of the stream served to support the AVR tracks as they crossed the stream.DGPI11-04-2007
Paul Cyr's moose pictures prompts me to pull up the December 17, 1898 issue of New England Homestead ... "Through the enactment and enforcement of wise game laws the deer and moose of the Maine woods have become a source of revenue to the state amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. From Jan 1 to Oct 1 deer are protected. The open season on moose is from Oct 15 to Dec 1. No man may kill more than two deer, one moose and one caribou in a season. From October to December, the Maine woods become the Mecca for thousands of sportsmen from other states. Jacking and hounding are forbidden by law.Steve S.Reach Road11-04-2007
Kim, I will be sure you get copies as well, is your mailing address in the profile ? If not e mail it to me at: Monablanchard@yahoo.com.Mona11-04-2007
DG, Is that cement foundation in the PI stream part of the old AVR tracks???RonWarren, Mass11-04-2007
Mona....what about pictures for me?? :confused:KimBlaine11-04-2007
Steve...that tree went down early this summer.DGPI11-04-2007
Did get a gust of 45 mph (before midnight). 1.63 inches of rain ... record for the date. This tree tumbled into Presque Isle Stream, upstream of Park St. bridge.Steve S.Reach Road11-04-2007
Mona and Rob too; I am fairly certain that wasn't Lief in the Scout troup. Rob,everything okay on your Maine property this AM? You probably had everything well tied down. This predicted storm wasn't quite as wild as some of those in the past that were the sudden 'no name'guys!!! This is one beautiful morning (after) with a drift of oak leaves against my garage doors.juliaYarmouth11-04-2007
Mona : The only Bull boy [ Boy Scout troop 171- Post #25232 ] that could be is cousin Leif Bull . Leif's sister , Nancy Dow ,or perhaps our Aunt Carolyn [ Julia ] could tell us for sure . I haven't seen any older pix of Leif so can't be sure .Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.11-04-2007
About 200 miles south of Mona and Steve, and a lot closer to the coast, we're getting fairly heavy winds with moderate rain. One of the online weather forecasts says we'll have steady-state winds of nearly 40 mph, but Accuweather says we'll get our socks blown off 2-6 AM with 60-70 mph winds. -Hope they're wrong. We already lost power for an hour. Ran the generator for the final 30 minutes. -Got the wood stove cranked up, too. Wind at WVL airport is 23mph gusting 37, and rain is 1.6" since mid-afternoon. Ho-hum!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-03-2007
You are right about needing the rain in Atlanta. We live about 17 miles from Lake Alatoona where they have drained it so much. It is horrible we can't wash our cars, water the outdoor plants etc. Gov. Purdue is fighting for us and it is great. Alabama is not conserving water they are not on the outdoor water ban like we are but they are getting all our water. We camp at this lake all the time and it is just looking horrible. The mussels that they are pertecting I guess are more important then having water in our homes. What is wrong with this picture. Sorry you all are getting the rain but if you want to send it to us please do!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA11-03-2007
Steve S., I was out to Governors at 4:45 and the wind was blowing and rain was coming down pretty hard. Reach Road must be sheltered. It is coming down pretty good right now. just heard a forecast for the county, slushy snow could be 5 to 10 inches! The advisory has been chabged to warning.Mona11-03-2007
Arch, Light rain and no wind ... so far. Atlanta could have used this much more than us. Crows/ravens hunkered down along the river.Steve S.Presque Isle11-03-2007
Connie, Thank you, I really can't complain, at my age I can keep up pretty well. Hope I can for a long time yet. Arch, You may be right, it has been taining pretty hard here since 4:30 and some wind, but I think it will get worse before morning. They have a WINTER storm watch for several northern counties including ours.Mona11-03-2007
Looks like you folks better dig out the waders and the canoe.Ärch11-03-2007
Mona - as for the aging, you're doing pretty darn good yourself! :-)connie c.CA11-03-2007
Waldo; I believe that is Roger Duncan from the Houlton Rd. He passed away several years ago. He was a brother to Richard & Wendall who still live in P.I.KP11-03-2007
Just got a note from Connie, and the only way we can get DG, is to make arrangements with his secratary first. Your welcome for the photes, they are quite good. As for aging, you girls don't have to worry!Mona11-03-2007
Mona, I got my pictures yesterday. Thanks so much. We'll have to take one next year when at Horton's and compare the aging process. Maybe we could even get DG to walk over :pRebecca11-03-2007
Oops! Short-term memory failure, I guess. Here's the Tom Thumb wedding picture.WaldoVassalboro11-03-2007
Connie, your welcome, they did come out good, sent some to Rebecca also and Tenlee. My e mail address is attached.Mona11-03-2007
Sandie, et al, I've always thought the oldest kid, "the preacher," in this Tom Thumb wedding picture was named Roger Duncan. Might he be the non-relative you referred to? Then too, I could have had the wrong name all these years! This picture was taken in 1947 or '48, so he'd be well into his 70s by now.Waldo LVassalboro11-03-2007
Mona - got the pixs! Thanks! What is your email address so I can write to you?connie c.CA11-03-2007
Judy---no relation at all to the Duncan family on the Houlton Rd. Strange, if I remember right, they had a son named Roger, too.Sandie11-03-2007
Whitey Cummings - is that the same as Byrant Cummings, brother to Claudia Cummings Madore?daisy11-03-2007
I think I was still in Training School in the 3rd Grade but I am pretty sure this is Jerry Hjulstrom cause he and I were pretty good friends in my Senior year and that look is unmistakeable. I can't picture him playing B-Ball tho.I remember him as having a couple brewskies and listening to Mahalia Jackson and the Kingston Trio and us tooling around in his red Ford hardtop.. with Nancy and Sue.Bobby C.11-03-2007
DG, I have no idea. I think I was in Mars Hill in 51-52 and came to Gouldville in 52-53.Dan EArlington, MA11-03-2007
Dan E...Actually, your name appears on the back of the photo. Howcum? No idea...(See...I'm beginning to spell like BC)DGPI11-03-2007
Here are a few names which appear on the back of the photo, faces, I might add, I simply don't find in the lineup. Jim Beckwith, Keith Burden, Ralph Dow, Jerry Junkins, Buddy Gough, Jerry Hjulstrom Buddy Gough might be second from left standing. Jerry Junkins could be 3rd from left kneeling.DGPI11-03-2007
Here we go.... Kneeling: Whitey Cummings, Bobby Duprey, unknown, Poody Smith, Roland Duprey, Phil Brown, Denny Halloran, Ronnie Fowler, unknown Standing: unknown, unknown, Jiggs Wilcox, Stan Watson, Phil Henderson, Chubby Michaud, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Dickie Wilder, and Roger DeGrass.DGPI11-03-2007
Here we go.... Kneeling: Whitey Cummings, Bobby Duprey, unknown, Poody Smith, Roland Duprey, Phil Brown, Denny Halloran, Ronnie Fowler, unknown Standing: unknown, unknown, Jiggs Wilcox, Stan Watson, Phil Henderson, Chubby Michaud, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Dickie Wilder, and Roger DeGrass.DGPI11-03-2007
Waldo...good idea. Here's what we know regarding the 1952 Gouldville photo: This is a collection of 1959, 1960, 1961 PIHS graduates. A few you've mentioned as possibilities would be too old like Roland Parker, and Tommy Day. Let me post the photo once more with names....Coming upDGPI11-03-2007
Re: 25202, Gouldville basketball team. There was a kid in PQI named Bobby Glascock about the time this picture was taken. Is that him in the back row, position #1 (left end)? His family must have moved away, because I don't remember seeing him around PIHS.Waldo11-03-2007
-Couple more names for the Gouldville '51-'52 basketball-team picture (#25202.) In the back row, counting from our left, kid #8 is Tom Day, and kid #10 is Jimmy Parker. I'd swear the fellow in the front row, far right end, is Tommy Campbell, but what would a Parkhurst-Siding kid be doing on a Gouldville team? He'd have been at Cunningham. Those guys were PIHS classes of '59 through '61, I'll bet. Dig out the yearbooks! DG, would you post the list you've built so far?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME11-02-2007
Judy, I read your entry and had to go back and look again, I sure didn't recognise Jim Lyford, my youngest daughters father in law!Mona11-02-2007
Sandee, how your mother must have treasured all the newspaper clippings, photos, rank cards ... now you continue honoring him, by passing his Scot uniform back to the community where he grew up. Blessings.daisy11-02-2007
Sandee Wow What a nice picture Mr. Lyford as a boy! and my old bus driver Caroll Akeley!.. thank you.. Any realtion to Janet Duncan on Houlton Rd. She was my RN Boss years ago such a sweet kind hearted lady.. lived by the mouth of the Spragueville road?Judy HardyPac. West11-02-2007
Sandie, One of the boys in the middle to the left as you face the picture, sitting beside the guy in the sweater vest looks like one of the Bull boys. Julie help!Mona11-02-2007
Meta Re:25223 Looks like Roland Parker (Lees brother) class of 1955Sandie11-02-2007
Boy Scout Troop #171 from Presque Isle in the mid 1940s Dg and Tom--in case you weren't able to download from the emailSandie11-02-2007
Right you are, Mona! Anne Stimpson with Dick Marshall. They didn't put phone calls on the air in those days, so Dick would relay questions and comments from the children, and Mrs. Santa Claus would respond. It was certainly a big deal in our house the night she called.Dan EArlington, MA11-02-2007
DanE, That was ann Stimpson the Librarian. The kids sure loved that program.Mona11-02-2007
Daisy, I never wrote a letter to Santa, but I got to talk on the phone to Mrs. Santa Claus. Remember when WAGM had Mrs. Santa claus on the radio? Who besides DG knows who she was?Dan EArlington, MA11-02-2007
For those of you who still believe in Santa OR know youngsters that do, here ia a fun web site ... you can even send a letter to Santa on it, as well as get some recipes for Christmas cookies, etc. http://www.northpole.comdaisy11-02-2007
To 25217.... that is the reason everytime I get a chance I try to vote in that people ought to have a license to have children... election year is coming there will be plenty of bloodsuckers out then!!! :confused:Gwen11-02-2007
P Burtt re swimming When I'm up there I like to go swimming in the PI stream behind the Riverside beer place.Bobby C.11-02-2007
Here's our Stack #2 ... Tater Meal up on the base.Steve S.Reach Rd.11-02-2007
Judy ... re: 25199. Here's one of our local "smoke stacks." Producing the nation's french fries does emit air pollution.Steve SutterReach Road11-02-2007
Re the photo in question..best I can do is looking from the right..3rd boy from right..last name was Parker but can't come up with a first name. I think his brother was Lee Parker, a big basketball player at PIHS in the 50's. 6th from the right is David Ingraham..lived on Dyer St..and I think the bottom row right is Tommy Day. Bet Ron Knight could help out here.Meta11-02-2007
P. Burtt ... I'm checking on this. Echo Lake averages just 5 feet in depth. Leaches, and certain species of algae, tolerate pollution. I'll report later.Steve SutterReach Road11-02-2007
Early Christmas Goodies Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Peanut Butter Pie From the kitchen of Beth 1 package of cream cheese 1 cup peanut butter 12 ounces Cool Whip 3/4 cup sugar 1 graham cracker crust 10 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Combine the peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add Cool Whip until smooth. Pour half of mixture into crust. Top with 5 crumbled Reese's cups. Cover that with remaining mixture and crumble remaining Reese's Cups on top. Refrigerate overnight.Ärch11-02-2007
A swimming float was still there this August but was beached.Bobby C.11-02-2007
There are monsters in that lake now, my sister and I saw them.pac11-02-2007
Why that little rascal - Paul has those bears so spoiled. He/she ? ever so politely knocked that pumpkin off his little dish of treats. Wished they showed the same respect for Alice. Jez Thanks so much Paul :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska11-02-2007
What happened to the public smimming area at Echo Lake? When I was up there this summer I went to Echo hoping to take a dip with my little girl in the beautiful little lake I used to swim in often as a kid (And then tug bloodsuckers off afterwards... salt was for sissies). But when I got there, they had all this ugly black plastic up as a sort of barrier and there was no beach at all that I could tell, and it didn't look as if there had been one for some time. I took Georgia (my little girl) down to the water to see if we couldn't coax a redbelly or two to stick to her, but dang-it if there wasn't one bloodsucker to be found. I lifted rock after rock but couldn't find a single squirmy one. Heck, I used to walk out of that water with 10-15 of the little buggers on me everytime I jumped in. If I recall, they used to rope off an area for swimming and salt the heck out of it to minimize the suckerage. So what gives? And where does everyone go nowadays to swim in Presque Isle? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-02-2007
I've added another topic to the discussion board. I thought the last topic I posted (Favorite Films and Books)was going to be a fun one, but it didn't get a lot of response. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-02-2007
I'm coming home today. :-) I hope the weather is going to be cooperative for me while I am up there. Anyone with influence feel free to toss it in. unfortunatly, it is for a funeral, andnot for pleasure.CarmaHollis11-02-2007
Where is the trusty yearbook?Ärch11-02-2007
DG, I sent the photo to two other people -- and they didn't know any of the arrowed people either. We depend on you to know these things!Dan EArlington, MA11-02-2007
BC...Great stuff, that 4-legged wimmin. Great in a sack race, too. I'm very disappointed in Dan E. and RAD who didn't get ONE arrowed kid in the 1952 Gouldville photo. AND THEY WENT THERE, TOO, AND WITH THOSE KIDS!!!DGPI11-02-2007
See those kids on the corner making fun of them one-legged wimmin? Picture is of Myrtle Leggertt of PI circa 1867..the other extreme. Film very slow in the day..anything that was moving didn't show up. Check the almost invisible ghostchild in the lower right.Bobby C.11-02-2007
P. Burtt....I thought so, too...looks like they're holding each other up because of their oneleggedness...DGPI11-02-2007
SPT Let us know you are out there.Ärch11-02-2007
As for #25205, it's not often you see three one-legged ladies strolling down Main Street. They would probably be great in a gunnie sack race. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-02-2007
DG, It's too early in the morning for my brain to be fully engaged. I just realized it was the people with arrows that you couldn't identify. Maybe RAD can be of more help.Dan EArlington, MA11-02-2007
Re 25202...Here's my stab at some of the folks in the Gouldville photo. First Row: 4. Poody Smith; 5. Roland Duprey; 6. Phil Brown; 7. Denny Halloran; 8. Ronnie Fowler. Second Row: 3. Gerald "Jiggs" Wilcox; 4. Stanley Watson; 6. Chub Michaud (?); 11. Dick Wilder; 12. Roger DeGrass.Dan EArlington, MA11-02-2007
Nancy Dow.....Here's a 1912 or so photo of the east side of Main St. The Braden Theatre would be erected on the site on your extreme right 38 years later...DGPI11-02-2007
Wow, Roland Duprey isn't hard to recognize.Mona11-01-2007
I should add that Dan E. and RAD should pay good attention to the photos. I firmly believe that between the two of you, the names will be at hand. RAD...check you out. Dan E...where were you when the picture was taken?DGPI11-01-2007
Viewers...I need help! Bobby Duprey brought this 1952 Gouldville photo into the office today and asked if I would (could)help filling in a few names. I've arrowed the kids we can't identify. Help us...DGPI11-01-2007
Judy H http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/views/java-highdef.php Up close this mountain looks pretty sinister. A very fascinating place isn't it?Bobby C.11-01-2007
Sandie....I just talked to the P.I. Historical Society'd curator. She agreed that your brother's Boy Scout uniform would be a wonderful addition to the Museum, especially with a photo and a little history. Keep us in mind for the near future; it'll be a while before the Museum opens. Many thanks.DGPI11-01-2007
Well Bobby C. this is from some of my yard across our Horse pastue.. earlier this am.. bump to left is Mt Rainier to right is Mt St Helen's doing her daily Burp.. when it's cold the tower of steam from her is tremendous and looks like smoke from an old coal stack..Judy H.Tacoma11-01-2007
DG. When is the opening? I live in Marlborough, Mass. Would like to be there but might not be possible. Keep me informed----Sandie11-01-2007
Came accross this photo of Hillary leaving the debate the other night... :DFLYROD11-01-2007
Sandie....Perhaps you could attend the opening of the Museum. How far away do you live?DGPI11-01-2007
Paul Cyr, Great pictures, thanks for sharing.Mona11-01-2007
DG---Just sent an email to you and Tom Peary. Hope I had your correct email address. :confused:Sandie11-01-2007
110 little (and not so little) folks at our door last night. Our weather was mild, so the costumes were on full display. Only one group was so ill-mannered, as to need reminding how to behave; I STILL have my mother's voice! I could see one of our guests trying to figure out where she had had me as a teacher. :pdaisy11-01-2007
Good morning Dick. Sounds good to me. Let me know when and where to send Rogers uniform and what you want for history. I will look for the picture I mentioned. Also, in Rogers old scrapbook I found an old picture of the whole troop. Picture was taken by Ernie Pancsofar. I don't know the year or the paper(probably the Star Herald). Maybe I can scan it and send to you.Sandie11-01-2007
JH, I need to be clearer on that last sentence, the law isn't sick, these people are and using their young children to spread such hate.Mona11-01-2007
JH, Your sign says it all, If you can log onto the Bangor Daily, go to page D1, an article on the law suit aginst the Westboro church for the demonstrations at Vets funerals, Maine took care of that and they can't get near a G.I.'s funeral. That is so sick.Mona11-01-2007
Sandie....Yes, a sad story about your brother. I, however, believe that his uniform along with his picture and a little history in the MUSEUM (when it's finished)would add a very personal touch. Let's work on it. Here's Roger's 1952 year book picture...DGPI11-01-2007
BC you would need all of those beers to listen to Rush......He along with many others are full of crap. They just talk to hear themselves talk and say nothing worth a grain of salt and certainly don't resolve one darn thing. That's why the world is so hateful any more. What about instilling some kindness in the current and next generation? Maybe they wouldn't have to turn to drugs and the other.karen11-01-2007
Heck, Bobby, you set the bait. Don't gripe about what you catch with it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt11-01-2007
I'll tell ya one thing..it's a good thing speech is "free". I mean I damn sure wouldn't "pay" for some of this crap. Heading a bit of this over to the disgustion pages might be a good idea. ;-) Or better still..start your own AM station. DG..Post a picture of your backyard will ya..I want to meditate upon the approaching Winter and contemplate the many moons I have lived and stuff like that. Also, at my age, if I should invest in a new pair of moccasins. My backyard is useless for meditating. Too many rusty cars and empty beer cans. Er..Arch ..P Burtt iz disappointed in you. You must try to do better.Bobby C.11-01-2007
It seems we all have excercised our freedom speech rights and owe it to our fore fathers and all of you and the present armed services.. we are very influenced by media and what we perceive someone to be.. it has been mentioned that if Oprah Winfrey would toss her "hat" into the political ring she could win hands down as President just because she is so recognized everywhere.. Rush Limbaugh has his place in time and he has proven he can stand up to the best of them but then again so did Madeline O'Hare.. and look where that got us!..... had very few trick or treaters here tonite most of them now go to parties but the ones who came were very Cute! even the 20 year old ha ha.. The uniform (boyscouts) and the story of the accident touches one's heart I think it would wonderful to display it too! :-)JH11-01-2007
Phil B....as much as I love you, and as "delicious" looking as you are, you really should get off your high horse and not keep dumping your extraneous thoughts on these COM members!! Some/most of these people aren't ready to accept your "higher wisdom", nor are they ready to accept the "new age wisdom"....leave that to Steve Halprin and others; just get my CD done and mail it to me, huh? I'm really getting antsy!! I know it's Halloween, and all, but...leave well enough alone!! And, you know that ALL the McHugh's love you, including me! I'm so sorry I missed you in the PI area in August; a few days late and a dollar short, that's me!! Almost like Lorri's wedding; missed you then too! DG was sweet and cordial when I visited with him...he even remided me of lost days, long ago, when we were all kids/younger! I really should write a book; it probably would be a best seller!! You're just TOO SWEET to be acting like A**-Rod!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs11-01-2007
Has anyone noticed? Not one anti-Rush posting can come up with something factually that Rush does wrong in his program. Just name calling. Loved it when he raised, and personally donated, over $4 million for Marine veteran survivors last week when he auctioned off the “take away Rushe’s free speech”, Speaker of the Senate letter. Now that’s a patriotic action that no left wing showman, analyst, entertainer, has done, or can do, or has matched. They do not personally step up to the plate and donate CASH, for American veteran causes, like Rush does. They would rather sit back and whine and bellyach, about how bad America and George Busch is.AL11-01-2007
Mona Casting stones? Yes, of course I think a man who has overcome a drug problem can still instill values in our youth. Heck, my daughter's middle name is Johnny after Johnny Cash... a reformed addict whose values I respect. I know no saints, so I'm stuck hoping that someone with faults can still be a positive influence. If you happen to know someone without faults, please feel free to suggest that person to me. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
P.Burtt, You think a man that was caught with his drug problem can instill values to our youth, I don't think so. Arch, you always do your home work and get the facts, your a good man.Mona10-31-2007
Arch Rush's show doesn't pretend to be journalism (at least not like the New York Times and the Washington Post and any of the network "news" programs pretend to be - the true Yellow Journalists). He is simply an analyst - albeit an entertaining one - and his analysis is grounded upon principles and opinions that the popular media has purposefully and successfully attempted to repress for decades. He fought the catechism of Hollywood and Madison Avenue as well as the attempted indoctrination of PC values into the younger generations of our country... and he won. The Left, of course, hate him. But then all heroes are hated by those they vanquish. Pretty courageous, if you ask me... and there's nothing Yellow about courage. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
Just was reading about the Boy Scouts that is so no neat about the uniform. So sorry about how your brother died. My dad was very involved with scouts. I went to all the functions and sold door to door I belive it had something to do with a Tom guy special cheap gifts. I was the sister that helped. My Mom and I would put all the orders together that was sold. My brother Michael made it to Eagle Scouts was there when they chose him it scared the crap out of me. Great memories and great thing for the boys. That then me got to do the same thing with our boys! So sorry I am ventingKaren Costello Beaulieu10-31-2007
RE Rush Again Yah that was a skosh harsh, this is close too. Yellow Journalism Yellow journalism, in short, is biased opinion masquerading as objective fact. Moreover, the practice of yellow journalism involved sensationalism, distorted stories, and misleading images for the sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and exciting public opinion.Ärch10-31-2007
Well, Arch, that's pretty silly. Disappointed in you. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
RE Rush Personally I put Rush in the same class as Jim Jones, Shoko Asahara and Dear Leader Kim Jong il.Ä10-31-2007
Daisy I suppose I should have labeled that previous picture "PC Zombie". I didn't think it was necessay, though. But I'll try to make this one easier... <---- Rush Limbaugh's soul These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
Mona I'm not sure I understand the connection between O.J. - a terrific running back who happened to turn his wife into a Pez dispenser - and Rush Limbaugh - a man who gave voice to that half of the country who, until him, was completely disenfranchised from American popular media. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
Nice picture of Rush, P Burtt. It reflects his soul perfectly!daisy10-31-2007
Steve S. Who issues a permit to withdraw water from The River? I'm presuming the latter is necessary,right?juliaYarmouth10-31-2007
My oh my, P. Burtt, Rush Limbaugh an american hero! Thats about as scary as saying O.J. is an american hero. Of course it's halloween.Mona10-31-2007
Personally, I consider Rush an American Hero. I may not agree with everything he says, but he was a lone, courageous voice in the early 90s when the fascism of Political Correctness was working like a perniocious, zombie-creating virus through the population. For those of you who were not in college during that time period, you have no idea how dangerous and zealous that movement was becoming. Rush may not have totally stopped the PC movement, but he gave voice to those who, before Rush came along, were hiding from the PC zombies and trying to keep their brains from being eaten. Talk Radio - the voice of the People - owes pretty much everything to Rush Limbaugh. And Talk Radio is the single most powerful deterent to the anti-American, zombie-creating virus that is the PC movement. There... I tried to add a little Halloween to my rant. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
Hi Dick. My brother Roger graduated in 1952 from P.I.H.S. Ironically he died 50 years ago tomorrow---Nov. 1, 1957 in a terrible accident. he was an airplane mechanic for TWA at LaGuardia in NYC. He was standing "fireguard" under a 40 ton airplane when the landing gear collapsed and he was crushed to death instantly. I was looking at a picture of him in his B.S. uniform just the other day. I will try to locate it again. The troopmaster of #171 has expressed an interest in the uniform so I am in a bit of a quandry. Like your idea--let me know where I can send it. Think Mom and Dad would like your idea, too.Sandie10-31-2007
25157 FLYROD Takes some of us a long time to get to that point and some never do. The knowledge iz useless tho'..cause most don't believe it. Thanks for clicking on my picture RLG..the Webmaster pays me 10 cents a click.Bobby C.10-31-2007
I don't know how many of you clicked on BC's picture, if you do you'll see someone flying bye - - cute!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey10-31-2007
Sandie...What year did Roger graduate?DGPI10-31-2007
Sandie....I just checked with my wife; she thinks Roger's Boy Scout outfit would be a great item for the Museum. Imagine the display....photo of Roger in it and a little history. On a mannequin, no less. Do you have a picture of Roger in his uniform?DGPI10-31-2007
Jim, California's pistachio tree is also very beautiful ... year around.Steve S.Aroostook ... garden of Maine10-31-2007
Hi Jim, That is a pretty tree, In the spring get some of the trees across the street that were so pretty when Sharon and I were there, I forgot what they were.Mona10-31-2007
Here is a photo of a Chinese Pistache tree from my backyard last week. We do not have the colors you enjoy in Maine, however, we do get some. This is one example.JimFolsom, CA10-31-2007
On Halloween, I've decided to run for the Board of Supervisors, Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District. It's volunteer and unpaid. Need signatures of 25 registered voters to get on the ballot. DG, when I exhaust my relatives and neighbors, I'll stop by with a pen.Steve S.Reach Road10-31-2007
Karen ..are you kidding? I could never get away with that here..THEY got skeletons and ghosts hanging in the trees,gravestones on the lawn..flashing strobes..The freaken dog won't come out of the kitchen..He's scared to death.Bobby C.10-31-2007
How many trick or treaters will we see on the live web cam tonight? Think BC will have any beggers or will he scare them off for sure???? Bet he turns his light out, what do ya think?karen10-31-2007
Happy Halloween!daisy10-31-2007
Bobby - As a recovering conservative (Sworn-off Rush, Howie, O'Reilly, etc.) due to a hightened awareness of what's ACTUALLY going on in the world, as opposed to how it reads in our daily papers and sounds on news shows, I did slip and see a clip of Hillary standing high on her running platform as: "President Bush's official Monday morning quarterback" !!! :pFLYROD10-31-2007
DG---My brothers name was David Roger Duncan. Everyone knew him as Roger. My father had Duncans Linoleum Shop in P.I. for many years. You sent me a picture awhile back.Sandie10-31-2007
Sandie....That's an item the P.I. Historical Society would surely be interested in. Let me ask my wife who was, up to a short time ago, was curator...Who was your brother?DGPI10-31-2007
Larry---thank you. I will get in touch with Tom PearySandie10-31-2007
"Daylight saving time" ends this weekend. Actually it's just daylight shifting time. In the early 1900s, New England farmers opposed it. It gave town folk, with 8-hour jobs, an extra hour to work their (competing) gardens, and the farmers had to miss important City Council meetings while still in the field.Steve S.Reach Road10-31-2007
Sandie Tom Peary is the scoutmaster for troop 171 in Presque Isle, I am sure they would be interested in the historic uniform. His e-mail is peary@ainop.comLarry HarrisonWashburn10-31-2007
Re-garding the Boy Scout uniform---you could also post a reply on the guestbook---Sandie10-31-2007
Good morning to all you .comers. I have an old boy scout uniform that my brother wore in the mid to late 1940s. It is in perfect condition. He was in Troop 171 in Presque Isle. Would like to know if there is somewhere/someone that would like to have it for a Boy Scout museum or whatever. You can reach me at the e-mail I have posted. Thanks, SandieSandieMass.10-31-2007
Thanks Ed and Bill for the Halloween greeting. Cute.Mona10-31-2007
Bat Georgia and Cousins Livvie Devil and Leenie Witch enjoying the HALLOWEEN PARADE here in Berne, NY. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-31-2007
BOO! That wuz a cheap shot. Republicans are too easy to scare.Bobby C.10-31-2007
Happy Halloweenie! :DJudy HardyPac west10-31-2007
I carved the pumpkin early. It took forever. I forgot how time consuming this can be. :DCarmaHollis10-30-2007
Flyrod, Cute kid. I have my own (indoor) birth announcement. An emerging horseradish plant! Check my latest post to Aroostook River environmental history in Discussions to see how river activists are born.Steve S.Reach Road10-30-2007
Looking forward to the '08 season! :DFLYROD10-30-2007
dt - I do love the Phoenix weather - we may possibly be spending a few months there in winters-to-come. This is our second trip there in as many years, for the annual AWSDA...American Womens' Self Defense Association...training. We love the Phoenix area! Had a great time there last year - took in a Suns' game, Grand Canyon, Navajo reservation and other touristy stuff. We may be able to visit "tent city" - Sheriff Joe Arpaio's answer for criminals - while we are there, during the AWSDA training. He spoke at our conference last year. Our off-training time will likely include Tucson this year. We've packed our shorts and bathing suits, and are ready for a couple weeks of sun!!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts10-30-2007
Do I first take care of the snow or the crow? The crow naturally. I wonder how the resident four "assign" lookout duty.Steve S.Reach Road10-30-2007
m condon you are going to love the temps here. i live just the next city to the west. actualy we are all connected. been here since aug 99 and love it.dtphx az10-30-2007
I've been watching the Phoenix temps - we're leaving Friday to spend some time in beautiful Mesa. Looking forward to some sun and warmth! It's a chilly 42 degrees here this morning.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts10-30-2007
Today it was 94 in Phoenix! Broke the record for this date. Still a bit warm. The average for this time of year is 82. So we're looking at your pictures and shivering, glad to be living in the Valley of the Sun! :p Stay warm! ;-) Ron and Claudia Madore, dig out your heavy coats. (Laughs Jim Gogan,currently residing in the Sunshine State, FL!) :cool:LorrieValley of the Sun, AZ10-30-2007
Bobby, good point about living in the County...I'll save a snowball for ya!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-30-2007
25134 Webmaster re snow See how much better it is to live in the County? I stuck my head out the door a few minutes ago and got a beer can thrown at me from a passing car. I got a shot off tho',but I don't think I hit 'em. I wish I knew when the first blizzard was gonna be so I could make plans to be up there. Make some bucks shoveling driveways maybe. Not them big long ones,but the short ones like they have in town.Bobby C.10-30-2007
If anyone has an ancestor named FERNALD, there is a book for sale on eBay for that family's history. stet is the bookseller who has the listing. Snow! On a full moon night! Where's Stephen King?daisy10-29-2007
Stuck my head out the door a few minutes ago and sure enough, it's snowing! :rolleyes:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-29-2007
Presque Isle has to be one of the nicest places to be in Aroostook County. I love it there as well as the people. GREAT PLACEUnknownTempe AZ10-29-2007
Just read about Mr. Jerry Desmond. I had him for 9th grade Civics. I remember him being a great teacher at the time. I remember being in his class when Aaron Nelson (Principal) came over the intercom to announce the passing of Butch Shaw. He was a great support person for some of us in his class. To his family, who I had the opportunity to coach his grandkids, I wish them the best, and will be thinking about them.DanNorth Carolina10-29-2007
We had ARod here in Tejas and guess who gave him the ¼ Billion salary. :-)Ärch10-29-2007
WE had A Rod here at Seattle with the Mariners he was a good player but sold out for more money... also here is the top of our nNewspaper today.... :DBob HardyTacoma10-29-2007
Marilyn, Jed's at 19 Third Street, P.I. 04769.Mona10-29-2007
Marilyn, I will see what I can do,Jed's wife Madeline works for my son in law, and I've know her all her life, her folks were from my neighbor hood in Washburn.Mona10-29-2007
Jerry Desmond was our civics teacher in high school, as well as our golf coach there for a year. Knew most of his brothers from the Island Falls area. A very hard working, honest family. He lost a brother to similar causes (Terry) last year. Jerry would always attend our baseball games and ask about how my folks were and he genuinely listened and remembered the next time you talked with him. He was definately "Old School". and set the example in everything he did.FLYROD10-29-2007
Mona, Was very saddened to hear of the death of Jerry Desmond. He was a neighbor of ours when I was growing up and I used to babysit for him and his wife. At the time they had two children and lived in the small mobile home park across the street from us. He was also a substitute teacher in some of my classes. He was a very kind and generous man. Would appreciate it if someone could send me their home address, so I could send a card to the family.MarilynColchester,Vt10-29-2007
Well I must eat crow today as I was hoping the Rockies would get a taste of a series win... only because they lack any! so I must eat crow... Steve lock up your birds! :DJH10-29-2007
For those of you who knew Jerry Desmond, he passed away this morning around 9, at a Bangor hospital. He had a stroke on Sat. I'm sure some of you had him in school. Pray for the family please.Mona10-29-2007
Arch And into a likely $300 million dollar deal. That's like a dieter accepting praise for refusing a cookie while the baker is making him a cake. That's not commendable, that's just self-serving. Now, I don't fault A-Hole for trying to make as much as he can make. That's the way of the modern athlete (unless you're Tom Brady). But I DO fault him for selfishly releasing this news during the championship of the sport that has made him rich, purposefully distracting attention from that game and onto himself. Even Yankee fans - the most self-righteous fans in all of sportdom - are chagrinned by his choice of timing. He should be ashamed... but he won't be. He may pretend he feels bad but, like Liberace, he'll cry all the way to the bank. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-29-2007
I stand corrected. The USGS monitoring well at Fort Kent was re-activated. Suppose someone made some noise? Check http://groundwaterwatch.usgs.gov/StateMaps/ME.htmlSteve S.Reach Road10-29-2007
DG, It does feel good to be right once in awhile. On the poll question as to how much snow we'd get last night I voted, NONE.Mona10-29-2007
Here's a federal expenditure worth every penny. Aroostook's last monitoring well, located on the Reach Road, reports depth to groundwater twice a day ... by antenna.Steve S.Reach Road10-29-2007
What a beautiful day here 67 and a slight breeze... WTG RED SOX and SAINTS and PATS. Oh, also the Eagles for my Husband. LOL...... Have a great day. :-) :DSally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-29-2007
BOO HOO He might be a ME player but you got to give the man credit, he stepped out of a ¼ of a Billion $ contract.Ärch10-29-2007
Gee, We wish you would tell us how you really feel!! :DMaraveneSarasota10-29-2007
Leave it to A-Hole, I mean A-Rod, to try to undermine the moment of another team's glory with his selfish attempt to draw attention away the championship. It demonstrated - once again - that he has no class and that he has a disgraceful lack of respect for the game he plays....P. Burtt10-29-2007
(continued)... Incredibly, the network announcers allowed this disgrace to occur. In the later innings of a tight WORLD SERIES game, the idiot announcers - ignoring the action on the field - start discussing the future of friggin' A-Rod, as if he actually matters while he's home WATCHING the Rockies and Red Sox play. I was stunned. The morons in the booth should simply NOT have even mentioned it until WELL after the game. They are not news anchors and they should not have felt compelled to announce irrelevant "breaking news" as if it couldn't wait until the championship was over when it wouldn't distract from the game. A-Rod's contract negotions are not immediately important, and the announcers should NOT have allowed this selfish, grandstanding idiot to insert himself into the moment that should have belonged to the Rocks and the Sox. That's why it is against the rules of MLB to break any major baseball announcements during World Series play. The Yankees are lucky to be rid of him. He is the ultimate ME player. And, even as good as he is as a player, the Red Sox should stay away from him like he has contagious leprosy. They don't need a player who thinks he is not only more important than the rest of the team but thinks he is more important than the game itself. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-29-2007
From the "What's Happenin' Around Town" Dept......Riverside Restaurant has posted "No Parking" at the site of busted window....Can't blame 'em, huh?DGPI10-29-2007
re 25109, its down to one cub now but he (it?) comes every night for any apples that may have fallen that day or other tidbits near the birdfeeder, the warden service is aware of the situation but this is probably the busiest time of the year for them, other male bears are more of a threat to it than lack of food........Paul CyrP. Isle10-29-2007
Meet your 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONS !!! WAY TO GO SOX !! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-29-2007
Hi, Ole Grizz....haven't seen you posting too much this summer. I hope that means that all is well and that you folks are just staying really busy down there in the Blue Ridge Mountains!! Our love to Marion; loved her book! I had a great visit with a mutual cousin (in Castine)in August; she really enjoyed receiving copies of the family photos that you provided to me. I also gave her the burial locations after I'd checked them out; I knew that she'd be interested. Thanks so very much for all that info!!C-JColorado Springs10-29-2007
Barbara Rod/Rob in Calif....Welcome to the COM site!! Were you able to attend the class reunion at Slopes in August? I believe it was for the years of '51 thru '54 or '55? The class of '62 (my class) held it's reunion on the "other side of the wall" that same night! However, I managed to sneak over to find my cousin and his wife, (John & Carole Lambert) who now live in CT. I don't know that they're actually "registered members" although they read the postings frequently. I also got to see John and Loretta Campbell, whom I hadn't seen in many a year. (I grew up in the Parkhurst Siding area near the Campbell family.) Hope you enjoy this site as much as the rest of we "Maine'ers in Exile" do!! Feel free to email me privately, if you wish.Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeColorado Springs10-29-2007
Any recent news on how the young bear cubs are doing without the mom?CarmaHollis10-28-2007
:-) Hi, This my first time on. I graduated in 1954. Just want to see if any of my classmates are registered or any one that graduated in 52 or 53. BarbBarbara Roderick-RobertsonCalifornia10-28-2007
Thanks Paul, I can read this bird's mind. "What's this? Across the river we can get Swedish meat balls."Steve S.Reach Road10-28-2007
My daughter, who lives in Millinocket, sent me the link to this site. We had lived in Maine for 10 years, and I truly miss being there - so it's great to be able to "visit" Mt. Katahdin daily and see what kind of day they are having up there. Thanks so much for your web cam of what I think is one of the best places on earth.Cindy JohansenCatskill Mountains, NY10-28-2007
Yesterday's 1.07 inches of rain set a record for the date, topping 1.06 inches in 2003. Today is a bit breezy.Steve S.Reach Road10-28-2007
Mona, Meta....I'm absolutely thrilled with being right! My day is complete already and it's hardly noontime. Thanks..........DGPI10-28-2007
Well DG and Arch as usual you are both right! It's very humbling isn't it Meta? But it's good for us to admit it every now and then.Mona10-28-2007
Ron that was Aubrey (Jim) Archer.Meta10-28-2007
Maine was subject to Prohibition from 1851-1934. At least once over that period, it's thought the old Sutter farmhouse served as a bed-breakfast-stable for a Canadian bootlegger in a winter storm. Such good Samaritans.Steve S.Reach Road10-28-2007
Ok..DG...YOU WIN!! I have it on good authority standing here with me , brother in law, Dick, who says it is indeed Don Thompson. I am humbled before your eyes...a BLT is in the offering! We've had a good time with this and it sure does bring back a lot of days when life was so much simpler!Meta10-28-2007
DG...Thanks for the pictures of Watson Burlock. It brought back a memory in the early 1950's when my mother and I meant him on main street in P.I. In the middle of their conversation she stated...("I can remember the time your daddy and my dad "George Shaw" used to bootleg whiskey from underneath the old wooden floor of the Shell station in Marshill. The expression on his face was priceless...DH-GrizzBlue Ridge Mtns. VA.10-28-2007
Gotta love those Sam Browne belts. :DÄrch10-28-2007
Ron re Coburn..Say what!? You need to to make an appointment with DG or even a lesser light in the eyeball field in yur area. Looks more like a cross between and Barney Fife and Sam Spade to me. :-)Bobby C.10-28-2007
Wow, in the last picture, the guy in the back, second from left reminds me of a young James Coburn. I wonder what the policeman's name is???RonMass.10-28-2007
Meta sort of requested this 1946 photo. Perley Rees is chief. Burlock will replace him soon....And don't forget Carrie Dubay, first woman member of the force. Served to search the female prisoners and simply to make sure the men always acted in a proper manner.DGPI10-28-2007
Compare this early 1950 Watson photo to the others. Ladies and gentlemen, if it pleases the viewers, the person in the 1959 photos is not Burlock, but Thompson. Dick and Opal are highly likely to agree. And, after, you'll hate me. Hehehehe..........DGPI10-28-2007
Well, now, ladies and gentlemen, view this 1956 photo of Don Thompson and compare to the one you believe firmly to be Watson Burlock. I know that Thompson was never chief, but certainly could have taken the place of Watson at this CD practice event.DGPI10-28-2007
;-) No...not me Bobby...I dont smoke...anymore anyways. I just got out of the hospital with Pneumonia and it tends to encourage one to stay away from that nasty habit. I just hope I can keep it up. ;-)CarmaHollis10-28-2007
Whoa, Bobby C, I had the same impression ... I was a few minutes behind you though! ;-)daisy10-27-2007
RE Watson again DGs exact words Quote Someone inquired about P.I.'s most honored police chief, Watson Burlock. Burlock was chief of police from 1948 to 1969; Bert Coffin succeeded in that year. Here's an early photo of him in the first years as chief... end quoteÄrch10-27-2007
RE Watson Burlock This pic was posted by DG last year and he said that this was him and if my memory serves me correctly it is. If this is a double posting I am going blind in my old age.. :-)Ärch10-27-2007
Sorry Dg, It was you who said that. it's really a pain to get old!Mona10-27-2007
Meta, I think you are right, and from the time that photo was taken it was 12 years later when I first met him. And no it sure wasn't Don Thompson, I knew him well. Can't even remember who just said that. Don wasn't chief either.Mona10-27-2007
Well, Mona, if Watson was Chief in 1972 and this photo was taken in 1959 then it had to be Watson..he was the only Chief that I remember until Burt Coffin took over. I'm sure Jean will put this to rest..she's a down the street neighbor of mine. Her mom was a good friend of my mother's who lived where Jean lives now!! DG Dick and Opal are coming down tomorrow...I'll definitely share this all with them...They'll LOVE itMeta10-27-2007
Whoa! Check out the bad Pharmaceutical Cam! :-(Bobby C.10-27-2007
Meta....My money's on Don Thompson. Perhaps you should ask bro-in-law, DS.DGPI10-27-2007
Re Ghost Carma started smoking again. Look at that close Steve.. it looks like a crow ghostBobby C.10-27-2007
25053 C Holmberg re cold Yah,but its a "dry" cold in Aroostook..you can take the garbage out in a T-shirt and not feel cold..but you have to get back inside quick before yur nose freezes shut.Bobby C.10-27-2007
Meta, I can't tell if that is Watson Burlock or not, When I went to work for the City in 1972, Watson was chief and Cecil Mccready was fire Chief. Who was there before Watson or does anyone know when Watson statrted, i'll have to ask my friend jean Porter, Watson's daughter. Your father made me a member of the Civil Defense Team.Mona10-27-2007
Is this the ghost of Bobby C. coming to visit early in the a.m.? :p I have no idea what that is in the upper left hand corner.CarmaHollis10-27-2007
Meta, yes, that makes more sense than a fund-raiser, considering who was there. Those mock-disaster exercises can turn into a real Chinese fire drill, with everyone trying to figure out where the line is between "real" and "simulated."WaldoVBO10-27-2007
I'm still on line. Waldo, I THINK the occasion was a critique (sp) of a mock disaster drill that was conducted earlier on that day. I really don't remember that for sure but it rings a bell. (ding a ling in my l8 year old brain!)Me Again..Again10-27-2007
BC..to the best of my knowledge Fr. Parent is alive and doing ok..(considering HIS age!). He was the Pastor in Boothbay Harbor for many years...performed MANY weddings in that beautiful church on the bay. He said that people from "away" would want to come there to be married and he certainly had a big job tracking down all the paperwork!MeAgain10-27-2007
Meta, what was the occasion of those two Voscar pictures which DG posted recently? --A C-D fund-raiser conducted on WAGM-TV? Am I close?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-27-2007
Sorry, DG, Guess I thought I looked younger than I was!! Still think it's Watson Burlock...Humble Meta10-27-2007
I thought that was Father Parent. He was young once, too!!!RonMass.10-27-2007
Arch, re: 25035 Returned from DC Thursday morning. Burrr. It was colder in Houston than DC. Flew to "Love" last night. In Richardson now visiting #1 son until tomorrow AM. Wx perfect here. Rode Goldwing in Dallas traffic this morning... holy crow, these folks will keep your heart rate up. Rode to Irving and back. Next time we'll hook up for lunch on me. Regards, vHvHRichardson, TX10-27-2007
DG As you said, that is not "Wantsum Burdocks" in that pic. That is what the guys from Mapleton called him after a few runins.Ä10-27-2007
25057 Re 25057 pic DG Yeah.. that's Fr. Royal Parent alright..He didn't think it was a good idea for me to go out with Meta..thought we would commit a sin ur something. S'alright tho' 'cause little did he know that Meta wasn't too nuts about the idea either. When was young I always thought Dewey Dewitt was weird looking. When I got older,like now, he looks ok....Now, I think I look weird. See Joe (Meta's Dad) in the background? That's Joe.. the king boss protector uv stuff..stays in the background and gives everybody else the spotlight.Bobby C.10-27-2007
Meta, Those little signs are difficult to read, but I don't think either Ted Coffin or Red Hughes is in the picture. DG, I'm pretty sure the man next to Westerhoff is Harold Rowley, the minister who succeeded Rev. Herman A. Grant, who had been the long-time pastor at the Methodist Church.Dan EArlington, MA10-27-2007
Meta et al....The 3rd person to Dick's left is Jim Phillips. No idea who the 2 in between are...Sorry, sweets, this photo was taken in 1959; reckon you were a bit beyond 16.DGPI10-27-2007
Meta...here's one more. Dan was right with Westerhoff and the other I never heard of. The rev. on the end is Donald Corringham of the Episcapol Church. Does anyone agree that the policeman isn't Burlock, but Don Thompson? Another thing...I can't believe Dick Smith was ever so slight! Two gentlemen between Westerhoff and Corringham are unknown to me.DGPI10-27-2007
Rebecca, that is Father Royal Parent..I had him a bit off center when I mentioned him before. Dan..help me out here. I see that there are little signs indicating the sector of the drill..Is that Ted Coffin and Red Hughes in front of the Communications sign. Also would like to know who is next to Dick Smith..second to the right in front. I know but just can't come up with a name. Remember folks..this is 50 years ago!! (But I'm still 16!)Meta10-27-2007
Today's steady rain brought surface (Aroostook River) and groundwater back up to the 30-year normal. Today's local crow menu: swedish frozen meatballs, and crunchy Cheetos.Steve S.Reach Road10-27-2007
Meta, I'm thinking the right-hand side of the front row must have been the clergy section. Next to Father Parent, it looks like Rev. John Westerhoff of the Congrgational Church and next to him Rev. Harold Rowley of the Methodist Church. Wonder if DG has the names of all the rest.Dan EArlington, MA10-27-2007
Moose on the loose ... I've seen more moose the last 2 years than in my life. No recent fatal crashes on Rt 161 or Rt. 1 Caribou to Van Buren, but MANY close calls at night. If a limited number of hunters with lottery permits can harvest 20 males per township in a 2-week season, maybe we need a longer and open season, with a bounty for those who donate this healthy "grass-fed" meat to local food pantries.Steve S.Reach Road10-27-2007
Steve I saw that pic you posted that snow is just not too impressive to me I don't miss that at all... brrrrr.Brenda10-27-2007
Yes Rebecca, I did and had to answer an e mail from a com member as well, what else is there to do on a day like this? Great talking to you.Mona10-27-2007
Meta, who is the handsome gentelman in the last picture, front row, third from the right? Boys, Dewey was so young, the only one I recognizedRebecca10-27-2007
DG..thanks so much for the trip down memory lane. Sitting next to me looking right is Watson Burlock, the Chief of Police and Cecil McCready, Fire Chief. The gentleman in direct center front is Father Royal Parent.Meta10-27-2007
Boys, BC must be hiding in the woods without a lap top. I thought for sure the name Meta would arouse a response from him - still nothing after two pictures of her :confused: Mona you must have hung the phone up and started typing ;-)Rebecca10-27-2007
C.Holmberg, As Steve says, winters are not what they used to be and the equipment is so much bigger and better, not much keeps us at home. And when I see what goes on in the U.S with tornados, mud slides, hurricaines and the terrible fires we really live in a good place. I've been in 34 states, 6 of the canadian provences, England and Scotland, Maine is the place to be.Mona10-27-2007
Here's a better shot. See Dewey Dewitt, Arthur Reynolds, Corringham and others...These came from Voscar. I'll make Meta a CD. There's a few others.DGPI10-27-2007
C. Holmberg, As a returned native, I've found winters milder. With tons of sand, salt, 4 studded tires, and a neighbor who plows you out in the morning, driving is generally a breeze. Except during major snowstorms, which happen over half the time on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.Steve S.Reach Road10-27-2007
For those "Meta" fans, here's a couple of 1959 shots. Meta's father, Joe Gagnon, was director of P.I.'s Civil Defense throughout the city. You'll recognize others including a very "slim" Dick Smith. Meta's the pretty one sitting beside her father in the back row....DGPI10-27-2007
Darcy Saint-Amant is back from Iraq and my daughter will be back in 10 days. It's been along year and 4 mos. Her work place had been rocket bombed last week so she lost communication, she wanted me to thank everyone that send her e-mail prayers this last year she appreciated it.cheryl10-27-2007
Do you ever get use to the cold weather? I love Maine in the summertime and I think I would love to live there someday... however...the cold weather scares me. I have never driven in snow, I think that 60 degrees is a cold temp. My kids complain about being cold as soon as our weather drops below 65 degrees. I do not own a winter coat only light weight jackets. Am I destined to be in the south??? I love the beautiful colors of fall which we have none of here. And the "image" of a warm cozy home while snows falls outside. Any hope for me??C HolmbergTexas10-27-2007
Guest, we are having problems with the two Caribou cams you mentioned and hopefully will have them fixed soon. The Fair Cam will probably be off-line until the 2008 Fair. Ron, I just checked the Caribou Weather Service forecast which is predicting possible snow showers Sunday night :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-27-2007
I looks cold in PI today. Can snow be far behind???RonMass10-27-2007
I try to check out the webcams on a daily basis.Northern Maine is one of my favorite areas. Lately I noticed that some cameras havent been up dating for quite a while . N.Maine fair 8/22 VanBuren Rd 10/13 Bennett Drive 10/19 Is there a problem or ??? ThanksGuest10-27-2007
Paul, I have a friend who lives downstate (never been to The County) that I share your pictures with. I have them believing that we all have our own personal Moose Herds up heah!! DG..59' pictures..go ahead, share them with our COM'ERS!!Meta10-27-2007
About 20 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time . , 5:30am. What an ungodly hour to be going out to a hunters breakfast, all the way to Washburn, I used to do this at 4:am and think nothing of it, but that was then!, Have a great day everyone.Mona10-27-2007
Meta.....my e-mail is rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI10-26-2007
Meta.....Contact me by e-mail. Have new photos from 1959 that you're gonna love. Unless, of course, you want me to post 'em on COM. They're very postable..DGPI10-26-2007
Judy, you are too funny! We have had only one bull pass thru our yard this fall. Usually more can be seen beating on each other on one off our lawns. CJ hope your feeling better? Won't call til you say you can talk ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK10-26-2007
JH ... the little guys in #25031 will be flying in 3-4 weeks. Hope they grow up to watch my back (from church steeples), as I walk to City Hall.Steve S.Reach Road10-26-2007
JH Nope, never heard of them... until now. I wonder if gift shops sell them next to the Ship in a Bottles? Here's the SNOPES report on the Bonsai Kitty. http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/bonsai.asp These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-26-2007
Paul.. was that a double date situation 2 bulls 2 cows wow.. some of those pictures the Bull looked at the other bull and said "Go for it" they look a bit exhausted ! :D Thanks Paul!Judy Hewitt Hardy10-26-2007
P Burt..did you ever see the Bonzai kitty?..... and... it's not over till it's over..... here's Bobby C. he must be still sleeping !!JH10-26-2007
ARCH Yes, Hoaxbusters is a really good site for that information, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-26-2007
OOOOPS Wrong list, this one is the one I should have listed. http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBHoaxIndex.htmlÄrch10-26-2007
PBURTT If you want a comprehensive list go here. http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBOtherHoaxPages.htmlÄrch10-26-2007
Did you feel that? Is it an earthquake? Was it a bomb? No... it's just the Rockies going down! :DFLYROD10-26-2007
MONA My favorite place to go to check for internet hoaxes or "urban myths" is SNOPES.com http://www.snopes.com. It has them all and it is amazingly up-to-date and complete. So if you're wondering whether any worrisome notice you just got in your email is the Real McCoy (remember that show?) or Joe Isuzu (remember him?), just go to Snopes to find out. After reading your posting, I went there and typed "cell phone" into the search box and a list popped up with all the internet hoaxes attached to cell phones. Top of the list? Your email about cell phone numbers being released to telemarketers (not true). Here's a link to that particular myth: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-26-2007
Hey Vern H The top of the car and windshield were frosted over this morning.Ärch10-26-2007
GO RED SOX!!!!! Chilly in the county this a.m.Tenlee10-26-2007
Mona This is some of what you can find by looking in the right places. Part of a transcript from a PI council meeting, strictly legal public information.Ärch10-25-2007
Karen, You are so right we tend to get a lot of e mails that are just scare tactics and I usually just ignore them.But I had heard this so many times I thought maybe it was finally happening.Mona10-25-2007
ah Spring... we will wait for you then Steve can begin again! :Djh10-25-2007
Mona I was just going to tell the same thing. Whenever I get email like that I go to Google to see if it is true. Works everytime. One other email that went out was about plastic in your micro wave not to use it to reheat leftovers will cause cancer. Not true use that web site that Arch said. Or what I do is type in what the email was about. I do this before I send emails to my friends. This is junk emails going around.Karen BeaulieuGA10-25-2007
Arch thanks for that site it was good information I also got that e-mail but didn't register my cell. Thanks again.Brenda10-25-2007
Thanks again Arch, your a wealth of where to find info.Mona10-25-2007
Mona Check this link on that email. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/business/a/cell_directory.htmÄrch10-25-2007
I just got an e mail today informing me that as of today all cell phone numbers have been released to telemarketers, call that will be charged to our cell phone bills, a do not call number is:888-382-1222, you need to make the call from the cell phone you want blocked, it's good for 5 years.Mona10-25-2007
25021 Flyrod, I agree with you!OBMO10-25-2007
Arch, Thanks for the info, Isn't politics a wonderful thing? My brother spent three long years over in Germany and France, no leave time or rotation either.Mona10-25-2007
Mona RE 25012 It was a political decision to put all of our resources into fighting Germany and to make the war with the Japs a secondary effort. Obviously our European background weighed heavily on that and all the half lies and not telling the whole story from our Allies over there is why we put most everything into the ETO. As a consequence we sent very little men and material to the South Pacific. If it had not been for our Marines fighting on a shoestring that war would have been a lot longer. If we had not put all that we did, Lend Lease, Billions of dollars and tens of thousands of American lives, most of Europe would probably be speaking German. I believe that FDR was in the wrong also.Ärch10-25-2007
Judy, Connie and I were juvenile members of the Maysville Grange. Vanessa Williams in “Colors of the Wind,” sings “But I know every rock and tree and creature, has a life, has a spirit, has a name.” Here's a crow -- unnamed.Steve S.Reach Road10-25-2007
By the looks of the condition of the truck (i.e. duct tape on the windows, tarp on the back and original rims) I can only imagine what kind of mechanical repairs needed to be worked on! (Like the brakelines!) :eek:FLYROD10-25-2007
Oh Steve that picture of the Grange makes me sad!!didn't you sis Connie used to go there with projects or something or other when we were growing up.. your only 3 years younger than I so it seems I remember somethings about that grange.. also I wish we could all get together from here on the com get our ladders and paint brushes and hammers and restore it it used to be very neat and pretty.. Sam Russell used to live across from it and I picked and boxed Raspberries there for Fair money also in later years Med Cotton was sorta interested in that grange.. thanks Steve .. :-(JUdy H.10-25-2007
Here's the Maysville Centre Grange Hall. Little maintenance that I could see. I believe it's owned by the Maine State Grange. Does Castle Hill still have an active grange?Steve S.Reach Road10-25-2007
It's okay FLYROD, but as you can see it was neither younger or older, it's not the age it's driving habits.Mona10-25-2007
The third and final installment of DG's Capt. Cook Saga has been posted. This episode includes a pic of the Glidden House c. 1900. crownofmaine.com/dickgravesWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-25-2007
Sorry, Mona, I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers over that entry. I didn't say, "Only", I merely implied "Most likely", statistically speaking. I agree, chances were, it was either a young driver or an elderly driver.FLYROD10-25-2007
Thanks Dan, I was't to far off, I was ononly 8 years and 5 months, My brother was in the National Guard in Caribou and they were shipped out very soon after.Mona10-25-2007
Mona, The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 11, 1941, Germany declared war on the United States, and the United States reciprocated on the same day.Dan EArlington, MA10-25-2007
FLYROD, You seem to be impling that only older people have accidents. I'll take my chances with them, the way young people drive today is awful, they never use the brakes until they are on top of stop sighs and usually just go through them. The youngwomwan that hit Tim Hortons didn't try to stop until she hit the curb and went uo over and into the building, she was in a hurry to get to work!Mona10-25-2007
I need help from a history buff, In todays Bangor Daily there is a letter to the Editor, This guy is giving it to FDR for declaring war on Germany instead of going after Japan over Pearl Harbor. I remember the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, and the President declaring war on Japan that very day. weren't we already involved in Germany then?Mona10-25-2007
I have been lucky enough to have had an experience with both situations, lost brakes and lost transmission. I was taking my schoolbus driving test in Bangor, coming to the busy intersection above Bullseye bridge (narrow bridge, like hitting a bull's eye to get across) when the brakes gave out entirely. I was able to negotiate it through traffic without hitting anyone, and eventually to a stop. The officer said, white knuckled and flushed, that was the best bus control he had ever seen, let's go home, you passed. Another time I drove an old Ford Taurus from Scranton, PA area to southern NH with only 3rd gear, in a blazing snowstorm, on a Sunday night of a 3-day weekend. The tollbooths were the most interesting part. The kids never woke up. I try to drive better vehicles now.DCNH10-25-2007
Dang! There goes my $5!!! :p Thought it might have been a case of "I stepped on the brake as hard as I could" and ends up the accelerator pedal got bent! :confused:FLYROD10-25-2007
Flyrod, According to the Bangor Daily News, he was 47.Dan EArlington, MA10-25-2007
DG - Do we know the age of this driver of the truck that ran into Riverside? My money's betting he's 70 or better... I'm not saying, I'm just saying...FLYROD10-25-2007
Arch, You'll get a kick out of this. As I left the convenience store with the October Playboy issue (first magazine I've bought in years), I looked around to see if any community member would see me. Less than 10 feet away (on the ground) were 2 crows.Steve S.Reach Road10-24-2007
Steve Likely story, I will bet you bid on the Playboy for the literature. ;-)Ärch10-24-2007
mona: You know i am watcing the sox tonight. Talked to your brother in Calidornia last night. Said he had coffee with mr.davenport monday. Going to get together with Ivan and Coy sometime this winter as soon as i can contact him and set it up.campingconley10-24-2007
So, Is everyone watching the Red Sox tonight? How about you Mainers in Colo.?Mona10-24-2007
Just won over 40 issues of New England Homestead (1895-98) on e-bay. Was the sole bidder. I'll have to sort for duplicates.Steve S.Reach Road10-24-2007
Craig Green of Presque Isle wrote a letter to The Star Herald today entitled "The time to speak out on bypass issue is now." Title says it all. Sometimes it takes another citizen to spur me to speak ... or at least to speak sooner. Just added a brief piece to the Bypass thread in Discussions section of the COM.Steve S.Reach Road10-24-2007
Congratulations to judy for being the 25000th post in the guestbookDick DeLongBrooksville fl10-24-2007
Flu shots; we gave 268 yesterday afternoon at one hospital and our sister medical center has given out 800 already we had mass innoculation drills..(I volunteer) for our employees and Doctors.. so it's time to get those flu shots! :-)Judy H.10-24-2007
Parking (emergency) brake? Oh, yeah! I'd likely forget that I had one!WaldoVassalboro10-24-2007
Tell Danny Collins that that could have been much worse. Last week in Mass., an elderly cancer patient drove her car into a hospital entrance and killed a doctor and a secretary. Her brakes were working fine. :confused:RonMass.10-24-2007
Take heart, Dan. It's better to be half than none. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-24-2007
Dan E Jeez somewhere I would have had to take a break from not using the brakes. ;-)Ärch10-24-2007
It's amazing what you can do without breaks sometimes. I don't recommend this, but I once drove a VW beetle from Boston to Needham with only low gear and the emergency brake to navigate about 25 traffic lights. Oh to be young and foolish again.Dan EArlington, MA10-24-2007
I would have bailed out and let 'er goBobby C.10-24-2007
BRAKE BRAKE BRAKE ... an important car part ... dang, I wish my brain would make corrections for my typos!daisy10-24-2007
That would work, Rebecca, no brakes ... no transmission!! ;-) I am with DG - the emergency break would have been my choice! We finally have some rain - maybe we have made up a half an inch of the eight inch deficit ... I hope.daisy10-24-2007
Being a woman, I would have thrown that sucker into reverse -Rebecca10-24-2007
DG Yes I know what detent is.Ärch10-24-2007
THAT'S DETENT NOT DENTENT. SORRYLLOYD10-24-2007
DENTENT : a device (as a catch, dog, or spring-operated ball) for positioning and holding one mechanical part in relation to another in a manner such that the device can be released by force applied to one of the partsLLOYD10-24-2007
DG I'm like you. The only DETENT I ever heard of in my 69 years,was "DETENT we camped out in when we were Scouts".AL10-24-2007
Waldo....I gotta tell ya, I never knew that turning the key to the first DETENT simply shut off the ignition but not the steering. DETENT? Never, ever heard that word before. You'd think I lived under a rock all these 65 years. I wonder how many COMers knew all this. But in this case, wouldn't simply applying the emergency brake have stopped the rolling pickup? Likely he wasn't going 7 mph....Has anyone out there ever heard of a DETENT?DGPI10-24-2007
Considering the plight of the guy in the pickup who ran into the restaurant, let's have a little review of emergency procedures so if it happens to you you'll stand a better chance than he did. (Now doesn't that sound just a bit pedantic?) If for some reason you need to kill your engine while you're rolling and want to keep from locking up the steering, just turn the key back one click, to the first detent, and that will shut down the ignition. Turning it all the way back, to the position where you could remove the key, will lock up the steering column, and then it might get REALLY exciting.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-24-2007
Had a similar incident when my 29-year old riding lawnmower lost a wheel. I was headed toward a pine tree. Turning off the ignition did bring me to a halt. Does that work with vehicles?Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
From the "What's Happenin'" Dept, this guy lost his brakes, panicked (as I would), turned off his ignition, lost his steering and plowed into the Riverside Restaurant, at noontime, I might add. No one hurt....DGPI10-23-2007
Marilyn, Just opposite in this neighborhood. Crows briefly tolerate a chipmunk or red squirrel sharing their grub ... but sooner or later, they make a run at them, wings outstreached.Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
Whoa, Marilyn, you have some AGRESSIVE chipmunks up in Vermont!! :D I would enjoy some of the rain you folks have been getting in the County today ... very dry here ... though not as bad as Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas.daisy10-23-2007
Steve: We get the crows here too, but they are really wimpy when the chipmunks are around. Watched a chipmunk chase a crow away from the birdseed and when the crow flew to a low branch, the chipmunk went up the tree and out on the same branch. The crow took the hint and flew off and the chipmunk went back to the food and stuffed his pouches.MariliynColchester,Vt10-23-2007
Hi Bill, Got your e amil, sounds like you had a good time watching the shuttle. I'll tell Leonard when I see him tomorrow. Also like your lttile test, I failed!Mona10-23-2007
Bobby C., Yep ... When I leave the house in the morning, there's at least three crows looking down at me from tree tops. I just say "I'll be back." Today was a $3.99 Cheese Strip Danish.Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
Of course. once you spoil a crow you have pretty much had it..if you stop all kinds of bad stuff will happen.Bobby C.10-23-2007
Witnessed the shuttle liftoff today from Cocoa Beach. We were quite far from the liftoff site, but got to see this much. We hope to go to the next one, but get closer - maybe try buying tickets to see it at Kennedy Space Center.Bill BoulierMargate, FL10-23-2007
Steve re less plump Chickadees, Blue Jays, or Crows could be made to look less plump by being mean and not feeding them junk food.Bobby C.10-23-2007
As you see on the cam, it's raining. The doves flew in at 2:30 ... on the daily dot. Wet feathers make them look darker, and less plump. Not sure how Chickadees, Blue Jays, or Crows could be made to look less plump.Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
I always like the Under dog and I think the Rockies would be a good team example to win this year.. spread the joy around ya know we don't have any teams to brag about here in Washington Sonics ;sold to Oklahoma, Seahawks ... well we will see and the Mariners should be renamed to "Better Luck Next Year"... I watched the Movie "Needful Things " a few weeks ago Stephen King.. that was un nerving!!! Exorcist (SP )really ruined Linda Blairs acting career she said .. but really if your REDSOCKS win it will be OKAYJHTacoma10-23-2007
Just added to "Environmental History of the Aroostook River" thread, in the Discussions Section.Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
daisy, Thank you. I'll check that out. Even after Maine Statehood in 1820, Mass. still (for a while) had jurisdiction in every other (alternating) township in this area. The Maine Legislature wanted to get our area settled (because of the looming border dispute); the Mass. Legislature dragged its feet.Steve S.Reach Road10-23-2007
I am writting this for my father in-law. Hello to all his friends in Island Falls Maine. We spent many happy years there and love all the people in Island Falls and we loved Maine. Sadly Mom is no longer with us, but Pop is going strong at 92. Hope to see our friends again next year.joseph stolfiHawaii10-23-2007
Looks like the "Boys" were having a good time! (Pap & Mikey) :cool:FLYROD10-23-2007
Steve Sutter - a book that I am currently reading might be of interest to you, if you haven't already read it. The Lobster Coast by Colin Woodward. It covers the history of development in Maine back to the first settlers, when Maine was known as Massachusetts.daisy10-23-2007
Julia, Would love to get in touch when I'm down again, e mail me your phone No. Next time your up call me and we'll get together with Paula for coffee.Mona10-23-2007
Mona....the next time you ladies come this way on a joy ride, give me toot and visit me here in this lovely village of Yarmouth...'where the latchstring is always out'!juliaYarmouth10-23-2007
BDN reports a 22 year old soldier from Detroit, ME, will be arriving at Walter Reed today ... please hold a thought for him and his family.daisy10-23-2007
:-( Meredith - Sorry to hear of brother John's accident. Please give him our wishes for a speedy recovery.NLGPQI10-23-2007
JH ???? My eyes are surely deceiving me. Did you actually write "Go Rockies" on this Crown Of Maine guestbook? How did this blasphemy happen? What evil Coloradian demon has possessed you? Quick, somebody phone William Peter Blatty, because I think we need an Exorcist. Don't eat any pea soup before he gets there. Here, I'll give him a little head start: Listen closely, JH. The power of Papi compels you. The power of Papi compels you. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-23-2007
Mona, I was in section "o" and about 8 rosws from the top. I was able to see the stage straight ahead of us but couldn't really see the people. Luckily they had those big screens to view what was going on. Maybe I really did see you as you came in, it would have been that side of the building! I should have stood up and yelled and waved my arms. But you wouldn't have heard me, too noisy in there at the beginning. That new camera sounds wonderful! This site is getting better all the time!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine10-22-2007
Daisy... ain't that the same thing? I mean a gentleman at least always trys to get rid of body lice before he goes on a date. The Doves are a little different..they do it for each other.Bobby C.10-22-2007
Steve, Mourning doves in your neighborhood too! My granddaughter and I witnessed a couple of them playing in the sprinkler here yesterday; I had never seen anything quite like it! Three or four of the doves were on the ground - within range of the spraying water - they would lay on one side or the other, then extend the free wing straight up into the air to catch the water droplets. Ms Girl thought that they were 'washing up' so that the girl and boy doves would 'find them attractive!' Her grandmother thought they were trying to get rid of body lice! Ah, the difference the years make in perceptions!! :Ddaisy10-22-2007
Rain, Rain, go away I want to go out and play. Well, rain won't stop me. Was gone all day with the girls for a girls day out. :D It is 72 here and raining all day. Hubby stayed home and has that TV on the ESPN ...yak yak yak....also GOOOOOOOOO RED SOX. Oh, our Saints won a game.. :) always a Pats fan also. Jeff I used paypal...Can't wait to see a new view.Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-22-2007
Whoa! ... Caribou recorded at least 76 F today. High temperature may have broke the record for this date.Steve S.Reach Road10-22-2007
Meredith, Sorry about John, he's got to stop playing with those big toys. We were in level 2, w-24. very high but right beside the stage, yes it was wet!! And now, I've never been a Redsox fan, I know I'm in trouble here, I will however root for them in the series, does that get me off the hook?Mona10-22-2007
Flyrod The new Cowboys stadium is worth more than the Patriots franchise. I am not a sports fan so I really dont care who wins. That game last night was the first partial game I have watched in more than 10 yrs, GO EVERYBODY!!!Ärch10-22-2007
I'm paid up. Maybe the cam will catch me dropping an English Muffin in a parking lot with a "City" crow watching. Mourning doves hang out in these birches ... only 200 feet from a Steve's Avian Lunch Center.Steve S.Reach Road10-22-2007
Arch - C'mon, don't sell yourself short... you know you could get 5 cents for that logo - in Texas, anyway! :p This one, however... is worth MILLIONS!FLYROD10-22-2007
I guess I will get my 2 cents in on sports.Ärch10-22-2007
Jeff Paypal has yer dinero. :cool:Ärch10-22-2007
Jeff... paypal $$$$ sent! good luck can't wait to see it! :-)Judy & Bobby HardyTacoma10-22-2007
Ok, that does it, we've reached our goal of $1,900 pledged for the Key Bank PTZ cam!! We're asking everyone who pledged money to send it in now. Details about how to do this can be found on the PTZ Cam Page: http://www.crownofmaine.com/keybankptz/WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-22-2007
Mona, I went to the Gaither concert too. I thought I saw you at one point but looked around for Tenlee and didn't see her near the person I thought was you at a distance. Nice concert! We all got a shower walking to our vehicles. I can just imagine how soaked you all were. Me too, but it was a fun night! Well, our brother John decided to get into the act of broken bones. He was riding his motorcycle in the Pownal area yesterday and broke his leg as he was turning the bike and it hit a hidden rut. He's going to be hobbling around for a while now. I guess this is the year of the Libbys with broken bodies. They said John has a plate and 11 screws in his leg. I hope none of his screws loosen up! That's what he'd say about one of us. :-D Keep going Red Sox and Patriots!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine10-22-2007
Won't be a record high for this date ... that was 77 in 1979. Ron, we had surplus aphids and a ladybug deficit here this summer. The little red flag in pic is another token left by Maine DOT.Steve S.Reach Road10-22-2007
GO REDSOX!!! ;-)Tenlee10-22-2007
Go "ROCKIES" ;-) GO PATRIOTS ;-) Thanks Rebecca MaHaney ;-) ....Thanks Bobby C. and webmaster let me know when you want us to pay paypal! Steve years ago my Steve and his friend Roger.. took care of the weeds and grass in the Johnson Cemetery for date money and fair money and heaven knows what else.. I guess there was an elderly fellow who would dig and straigten up the graves he was taking a nap ina new one scared the beans outta the kids!JH10-22-2007
Re: PTZ Cam...we're currently at $1825 pledged! Got a real nice one from Rebecca Mahaney today (thanks Rebecca!) and a few came in over the weekend which I just added to the total. Bobby, thanks for sending your pledge in early! To help close out this project, I'll match dollar for dollar any additional pledges. It will be nice to get the camera up before the snow flies! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-22-2007
Arch, No garden, either. I just read that some wine makers are having a problem with ladybugs,too. Apparently, some of the little darlings are hitching a ride with the grapes. They get squished up in the wine making process and the wine tastes like the acrid "stuff" that they emit when threatened. EWWWWWW.Ron10-22-2007
OK BC, I did my pledge :pRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK10-22-2007
Ron - I live in a post & beam cape and have always had to deal with ladybugs (And paper wasps)... last year we had new guests on the indoor scene to deal with - stinkbugs. My wife killed a couple before I could tell her the best way to deal with them is to GENTLY get them on a piece of paper or something and throw them outside in the snow! Pee-yew! :eek:FLYROD10-22-2007
Ron Look at the bright side, no aphids now.Ärch10-22-2007
I'm Tired of waiting ..I'm gonna send in my pledge for the cam. It's gonna get cold quick and it needs to go up..get off yur dead a$$es and on yur dyin' feet and get that last $300.00 in. :pBobby C.10-22-2007
RE Ladybugs and Ron 24935. Heh Heh Them ladybugs jest decided to stay at your place for the winter. Like all ladies they are fickle..they know they will be safe at your place in times of trouble and stress.. but come Spring they will take to the skies and eat sumbody elses Aphids.Bobby C.10-22-2007
Julia, We had a great time, even after the show, when we came out it was pouring and the wind was blowing the rain sideways, we had at least four blocks or more to the car, we were soaked to the skin and wading in an inch or more of water in the street, we just laughed all the way , i looked at tenlee and said you look so cute with all those black lines down your face and it isn't even halloween yet, we sort of had to peel our clothes off when we got to the motel. Paula P. was with me and another friend, What an adventure!Mona10-22-2007
Julia ... I'm confident there's a map of some sort, and more than one copy (which is prudent). There's one wooden marker in Johnson Cemetery. Elements have removed the name. Bet they all looked like this before the Civil War.Steve S.Reach Road10-22-2007
Steve Sutter....when you are finally established on the Johnson Cemetery board, I would like to know if they have a map/plan of the place. Perhaps sometime when I'm in The County I will check with you. I have questions about some family unmarked burial sites. Mona, glad you had a super time in this area and also had heard the concert was worth attending, hope you had good seats!juliaYarmouth10-22-2007
Arch, I know that ladybugs are beneficial. However, having 100's or thousands of them crawling over my house is a bit unnerving. A few of them are making it inside, too. To add insult to injury, I had aphids in my garden this summer and not a ladybug in sight.RonMass.10-22-2007
Go Sox! :-)JRCPI10-22-2007
Bobby C Thanks for the info on Monticello. Also, it is the home of that wild shortwave station on AM 7.015(?) megacyles. Their transmitting equipment (even tho they say it was comprised from salvaged used parts), really puts out a strong signal down here in northern VA. Pretty smart ole Monticello boys, if you ask me. But, I do have to say, they sound like NY smarties according to my accent detecting ears. Ever listen to that station? There are some pretty interesting programs on that station.AL10-22-2007
Enjoyed my mom and 2 of her friends from the county for the weekend! Unreal weather on Saturday (nice) ... unreal weather on Friday night HAHAHA.......not so nice.....but I'll let mom tell you about that! The Gaither concert was amazing! The lobster and steamers were to die for. Great fun!tenlee10-22-2007
Yeah, never understood some people's negative reaction to Schilling. Love the guy. He's outspoken and well-spoken. A smart guy with something to say and the guts to say it. I'd rather listen to Schill speak his mind than listen to the other 99.9% of the athlete's who are trained to speak only hackneyed hokum and stale patter so as not to create controversy. Go Schill and go SOX ! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-22-2007
As I said before.... These Colors Don't Run WAY TO GO RED SOX !! 2007 American League Champions !!P. Burtt10-22-2007
It's gone RS win... me win bet..We needed it fur the new webcam. - Red Sox eighth. - M.Ramirez popped out to second baseman A.Cabrera. - Lowell doubled to center. - J.Drew singled to center, Lowell scored. - Varitek doubled to left, J.Drew to third. - Ellsbury was intentionally walked. - J.Lugo struck out. - Pedroia doubled to center, J.Drew scored, Varitek scored, Ellsbury scored. - J.Lewis pitching. - Youkilis homered to left on a 1-1 count, Pedroia scored. - D.Ortiz struck out. Goodbye and good night frum your friendly Monticello reporter. Monticello is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States on the northern branch of the Meduxnekeag River. The population was 790 at the 2000 census. Originally known as Wellington Township, it was settled in 1830 by General Joel Wellington, who owned it, and incorporated in 1846.Bobby C.10-22-2007
11:32 PM ..Spaceman could blow this one..if he wuz there. I'm sweatin' bullits. - Indians eighth. - Sizemore bunt single to first. - A.Cabrera singled to center, Sizemore to second. - Papelbon pitching. - Hafner struck out. - V.Martinez grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman Pedroia to shortstop J.Lugo, Sizemore to third, V.Martinez to first, A.Cabrera out. - Garko flied out to center fielder Ellsbury.Bobby C.10-21-2007
Here's a good one fur Red Sox fans including P. Burtt. "Curt Schilling epitomizes the caricature of the maligned, controversial athlete whose sins are forgiven when he laces up his cletes and steps out onto the field. Personally, I despise him. I think he's an obnoxious, egotistical, attention-hording brat who needs to have a swimming-pool filter surgically implanted somewhere between his brain and his mouth. But if I was a manager, would I rather have any other pitcher on the mound in a big game? No way, Jose. Give me Schilling. Please, till the day I die, give me Schilling."Bobby C.10-21-2007
Oh! Arch, you are so right LADYBUG is a blessing lol lol ;-) you made my day. Never kill a ladybug..... :eek: Thank you Paul..... GO RED SOX.........getting to darn close right now..... Love Ladybug (SALLY) LOL LOL LOLSally (ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-21-2007
Ron Ladybugs are not an infestation, they are a blessing. They are bought and sold by the millions to control aphids and the like. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i7KnV8_sIAZQ7B019c_KUG0daUzAD8SDFTB80Ärch10-21-2007
This area of Mass. is infested with ladybugs. I wonder if other areas are having the same problem???RonMass.10-21-2007
Sally, those light spots are burdocks, pretty common at this time of the year.......Paul CyrP. Isle10-21-2007
What a beautiful day! Some friends and I drove home from Brunswick and it was so nice and still very pretty in some places. We attended a Gaither gospel concert on Friday night at the civic center in Portland, it was great. Got to spend a couple days with Tenlee, went out to Boothbay Harbor and Ocean Point where she used to live. And had a lobster feed, and steamers, can't beat that.Mona10-21-2007
Ron, My crows aren't much good with spell-check. Won't say what I'll caw'll them in the morning. At Johnson "CEMETERY," Stephen Sutter is buried next to ONE wife and a child.Steve SutterReach Road10-21-2007
Good afternoon to all... Nice Day here 78 at 4:07pc.CT. Paul, what are those light spots on the Bears? I have noticed them in several pictures. You are a wonder for all you do. Thanks again.. :-)Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-21-2007
Ron, Yes, just north of the Bridge. I may be destined to be a Member of the Board of Trustees. God willing, I'll attend the April Meeting.Steve S.Reach Road10-21-2007
Steve, Is that the cemetery on the Caribou Road?RonMass.10-21-2007
Nice day to walk Johnson Cemetary to visit Stephen Sutter. White marble doesn't last like granite and soon feels like sandpaper ... but I can still read the inscription "he now rests (since 1898) from his labors." Yes, a crow was watching.Stephen SutterReach Road10-21-2007
We can't get flags up for the fourth of July...but we can put up Christmas before Halloween???MaraveneSarasota10-21-2007
Thanks for the smiles :DTeri SticklerIowa10-21-2007
I'm ready, Jingle Jingle and all that Bah HumbugÄrch10-21-2007
He wasn't cold but I'm betting that his mate was!!!!! :rolleyes:Ron10-21-2007
I duuno Daisy..but it don't look like it was real cold.Bobby C.10-21-2007
Brother, if I lived in Aroostook and the temp was in the 60s at this time of year ... you bet I would be putting up my outside Christmas lights too ... not often that your fingers don't freeze putting up decorations up there!! ;-) Bobby C, I wonder what the temperature was, when your moose picture was taken ... get my drift?daisy10-21-2007
Karen..those guys in town can't win with us..Last year we were crying about them not having any decorations. I kind of like it ..Living in Florida ..that and sum snow pictures would be OK right now. ;-)Bobby C.10-21-2007
Wow just notice them putting up Christmas decoration and its not even Halloween yet or Thanksgiving!Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs10-21-2007
I beleive that BC has displayed his age. I think sm tha that he wishes he was the moosim on the bisom? Admit where you ism BC?Rebecca10-20-2007
ynot re tree 24900 I would not like to go to the shoe store with that one,,,Bobby C.10-20-2007
re 24900: At first glance, your tree looks like a woman dancing. So glad Ann McCready was identified. I knew I knew her, but could not remember her name. Now I will be able to sleep tonight without the question on my mind. I did remember Marilyn Savard and Meta though.MarilynColchester,Vt10-20-2007
BC I see what you mean, it ain't on normal NV or IR either.Ärch10-20-2007
Arch..I taketed a picture uv the picture thru a night vision lens which I borrowed off of Carol's gun. Turned out really weird..instead of green it came out black and white and shows camo on the tractor which wasn't there on the screen shot. I think farmers today are using some kind of electronic camouflage incorporated into the GPS system to avoid satellite surveillance by the Chinese and the Russians.Bobby C.10-20-2007
Re Ann McCready and Marilyn Savard.. Everybody who knows me knows I knew that..I wuz not able to handle getting another BLT so I played dumb.Bobby C.10-20-2007
Carma....You never should have laid eyes on the moose/statue photo; it'll change your life forever. I've decided to erect a bronze statue of BC in elephant country.DGPI10-20-2007
Dan E...Yup, time ran out on ol' BC. So you win the BLT...good going with 2 right answers. Somehow, I thought BC would be on that like, as they say, white on rice.DGPI10-20-2007
our tree is changing alsoynotfraid not10-20-2007
OMG!! Bobby....I have been laughing for an half hour now over that moose picture..and most likely will be for days...that's hilarious! You saw my pictures online? Did you google me Bobby? lol Was it betterphoto.com website you saw them or webshots.com? or are you talking about on this website? :pCarmaHollis10-20-2007
DG...Re 24885 It's been nearly four hours since you issued your challenge to Bobby C. I figure the question's now fair game for the rest of us. I'm betting a share of Bobby's BLT that those other two girls are Anne McCready and Marilyn Savard.Dan EArlington, MA10-20-2007
Paul Cyr....that picture of burning tops really brought back the memories...so much so, I could almost smell them. We used to burn the piles along about Halloween, after dark always. I miss the smell of burning leaves too. Carma I took a trip to Limington today. Weather was great and the trees were brilliant even after yesterday's wind and rain. I love the winding roads and old rock walls...or what is left of them!juliaYarmouth10-20-2007
Paul Cyr....that picture of burning tops really brought back the memories...so much so, I could almost smell them. We used to burn the piles along about Halloween, after dark always. I miss the smell of burning leaves too. Carma I took a trip to Limington today. Weather was great and the trees were brilliant even after yesterday's wind and rain. I love the winding roads and old rock walls...or what is left of them!juliaYarmouth10-20-2007
Yah know.. I rembember..One time (I was very young) and working at the pool in town. It was a cold grey day and the drain had been stuck for a while..things were getting bad water-wise. Mr. Dyer said "Bobby..Dive down and see what you can do with that drain." I didn't want to go on that mission..the drain was in the deep end and it was cold out and it was miserable ..but 'cause Dyer said "Do It." and because he had faith in me I went in and got it done. This simple mission given me by a great teacher although relativly easy.. was instrumental in me being happy about doing stuff. signed, Bobby C. from PIBobby C.10-20-2007
I missed the opportunity to have Edith F. for eighth grade (at Cunningham School) when the brand new Skyway Junior High opened its doors. Met some great new rural friends from Mapleton and Castle Hill. What geography determined which Presque Isle students got bused to Skyway?Steve S.Reach Road10-20-2007
JH..yes..... Edith smiling..I don't know about you..but I don't trust that.Bobby C.10-20-2007
Just when I thought it was safe to turn on the com... there is Edith BUT a smile wow!!jh10-20-2007
BC Someone posted a pic on here of you in full regalia and I remembered it. I think I like this one better. :confused:Ärch10-20-2007
How to go Arch! You turned a pretty good picture into a scary one. Happyfreakenhalloween! re squirrel pic..How did you know I was an 82nd ABN squirrel?Bobby C,10-20-2007
Just couldn't resist it. :DÄrch10-20-2007
Oh shoot and Debbie! I wasn't prepared for this self exam.Bobby C.10-20-2007
OH! and Ethel and Judy.Jeeze!Bobby C.10-20-2007
DG.. you mean the extreme left? You are putting me in a bad spot..at this point..knowing I have considerable brain damage frum years of misadventure..my agent would have whispered the names in my ear..but she ain't with me on this one. I'll give a list of the girls I most remember and you tell me if it's one of 'em. Sue Meta Bonnie Linda Lynn Peggy Mary W. That dang Coty girlBobby C.10-20-2007
BC...I gotta wager a BLT you can't name the other 2 girls in the photo with Ms. Fairweather and Meta (extreme right. Are we on?DGPI10-20-2007
To heck with it.. Here's Meta..and Ms.Fairwheather..For Meta.. no Baton..and for Edith.. no whip. That little cup looks like a small hat on a big man..I'll bet Edith hated that pic.Bobby C.10-20-2007
DG: Glad you were able to get the Jameson obit ok. By the way, the photo of Dewey was appreciated and I noticed that the gentleman to Deweys left is Dick Meyer. Dick did most of the voice recordings at WAGM TV while I was there. I think he previously had been on radio in Caribou. I have heard Dick's widow is still doing well in Presque Isle. Also, thanks for the address forwarded from Dan. Almost forgot: It appears that Ms Jameson lived with daughter and son-in-law in Sutter Creek, a small and very quaint gold country town in Amador County. That area is well known for the best Zinfandel wines in the country as well as my son.JimcFolsom, CA10-20-2007
On a recent trip to Maine (today ..on line) ..I was lucky enough to see one of Paul's , Voscar's, and (yet to be shown) Meta photos. I was also lucky enough to see Carma's pics. And I was also very freaken' lucky to have had the benefit of the hundreds of pictures shown to us by the incomperable DG. And the pictures shown to us by all of you... I am Lucky..keep those cards and letters rolling in Folks. This is not a game (although it is fun) It iz the story of a county in in a certain place in America thay iz bigger than some States..both in character and in size.Bobby C.10-20-2007
Paul, Let your good friend "Bud" know we got home safely and enjoyed meeting him. He's a book of knowledge for sure.Susan10-20-2007
I remember Minnie the Moose, even though I was a little kid at the time. My mother took we kids to see her many times. She - the moose, not my mother - chose to live in a little wooded area just off the main road that could easily be seen by anyone driving along or stopping to watch her (which many did). She showed no real fear of people, often coming up close to those watching her. To explain her behavior, it was hypothesized at the time that she was preparing to have a calf (don't know if that ended up being true or not). If I remember correctly, and at the risk of spreading gossip from old and perhaps moth-eaten memories, it was the Sheriff's son who shot Minnie and did it while others were watching (including kids). The stiff penalty he received for his actions was a $25 fine. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-20-2007
Paul, Thanks re: 24870. The tree still lives, just got its top blown off.Steve S.Reach Road10-20-2007
fall in the county.........Paul CyrP. Isle10-20-2007
On a recent visit to Maine we were lucky enough to see a Fisher. Of course, we had to contact wildlife and explain what we saw.......they were sure it was called a fisher and sent pictures of the like....Yep, that's what it was.karen10-20-2007
24870 Lazy Waldo People around my house are terrible peeple.. they have no clue..they keep asking me "Why don't you start a biznez or go to work or sumthing? "You're so smart!" they say. First of all..they don't understand the difference between bieng smart and being smart a a$$. Second of all they don't realize that I am a complete and lazy "burnout" and am happy that way. Third of all..they simply fail to recognize how much they have benefited frum my vast knowledge and long years of experience in the blast. "Weel",as Reagan used to say,I think I'll go feed the Squirrels now..and then I gotta get a bucket and wash the windows. I ain't goin' on the roof no more..the kids keep takin' the ladder away from me.Bobby C.10-20-2007
24870 Paul's lightning. Man! that was perfect timing..I mean with my limited knowledge of phootugraphy..It sure looks like it. I get what they call "alternative" email..here's a picture of a Moose at Jellystone Park who got carried away with a bronze Bison. The park had to file an insurance claim by the time he got finished up.Bobby C.10-20-2007
I clicked on the Mars Hill cam and seen a Bermuda triangle-like fog creeping in..then I clicked on "live image" and BABOOM! the mountain wuz gone!Bobby C.10-20-2007
Here ya go BCÄrch10-20-2007
That picture of lightning reminded me of what I saw this summer. At a state park where I work, lightning hit a tall oak tree. The shredded bark on one side of the tree was blow several feet from the tree. It stripped the bark the entire length of the tree. Moral of the story: During an electrical storm, don't seek shelter under a tree!!!RonMass.10-20-2007
24859 RLG My thoughts on baiting.. Go forth thou and feed the little animals and take many pictures, but do not spoil them and be not afraid to shoot any scum-bag that comes on yur property and messes with them. Use ye flaming tennis balls ur a 50 cal. Desert Eagle. And then say ye,"Oh My! What happend to THAT sorry ba---rd!Bobby C.10-20-2007
re: 24825 Steve, here's your tree being cooked.........Paul CyrP. Isle10-20-2007
re: bear cubs, I personally took the pictures last night in this friends back yard several miles from where I live, they've been in the area for about 10 days and occasionally raiding his bird feeder and yes I suspect the mother got shot, I don't use people food at my game camera site, I use cheap dog food which is frequently passed over when berries, nuts etc are in season, a 22 lb bag will go 4-6 nights depending the bowl is not always empty, one game camera will take 200-600 pictures daily of bluejays, crows, woodpeckers, chickadees, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, stray cats, etc and if there's any left bears, I doubt any one species is getting fat from my activities, my farm and the farmland (1000+ acres) adjacent to me is all off limits to hunting.......Paul CyrP. Isle10-20-2007
Rebecca....I'd love to come up and see you, once I get over this bronchitis "crap"!! I'm having a cervical nerve block on Wednesday for the terminal headaches; the insurance company FINALLY approved that procedure. Guess they got tired of this squeeky wheel constantly making noise. Of course, they have to continue paying, and paying, and paying, since they won't settle with me! Ah, life is such fun! Got lots of ideas/remedies on how to get rid of this broncho thing from Bobby C and Mona though, if you read the past entries. I do think some of them would kill me if I tried them! LOL.....Hope you are well and that you enjoyed your b'day! I didn't call since I couldn't even talk that day but I did send you a message!C-JColorado Springs10-20-2007
We do little trail riding here. High marking alot, not me of course! Be clear on that. Alot know of Paul's product here. Have been here 35 years and love to have company to fish and ski. Everyone invited - no takers yet. Please not BC can't keep up with him.Rebecca10-20-2007
Oh Zee wiz Waldo, I've emailed with Mark, guess your right! Love to sing so I always enjoy the Libby exchange on here. Maybe one day can meet you all.Rebecca10-20-2007
Rebecca, You're probably thinking of my brother, John, who works hard and builds the beautiful homes. I'm just the lazy, retired brother who has developed the habit of sitting in front of the computer until ridiculously late hours and then sleeping in until 7 or 8 the next morning. -Oughta' be ashamed of myself, but....Waldo L10-20-2007
Oh and Skunk are my favorite! By the way.Rebecca10-20-2007
Waldo, how does one who works so hard building beautiful homes stay up so late. Only 8:30 here? I'm loyal to Paul and his contribution. We have a family here who has had squirels in their home nesting! We feed them and our friend next door shots them! Go figure - we do not have them in our home. None left here to feed.Rebecca10-20-2007
Rebecca, your comments about Paul reminds me of the picture he sent out a year or more ago with him hunkered down and a skunk sniffing at his hand. I've developed a similar situation here and caught flak from the KB about feeding "our" skunk cookies from the back door of the garage. It will actually take a cookie piece from my fingers after sniffing at it for a few seconds. -Hope it doesn't take part of a finger one of these times. I'll probably eventually be rewarded for my generosity by getting "skunked." Meanwhile, it's neat to see the critter right up close. I don't have enough hands to take a picture at the same time.Waldo LVassalboro, ME10-20-2007
Judy, are you saying Steve is not married? HOLY COW! I'm dreaming of not working, who would Dick D talke to about investment? Still waiting to come to Seattle to shop - will let you know.Rebecca10-20-2007
Cheryl, just because the camera caught the cubs doesn't mean the adult is dead. We have yearling here who make it. I'm hoping you enjoy Paul's work. I'm more worried about Alice then anyone. She may NOT have survived!RebeccaYour know where10-19-2007
BC, the wizard, your thoughts on bating? Am I going to get in trouble with Webmaster? Please NO, a donation will be forthcoming - dental bills have put me in the poor house - I have to keep beautiful no matter how much money it takes :cool: Snowing here tonight!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak10-19-2007
Kendall, thanks for the wet blanket. Paul Cyr is a dedicated man with many talents and we all have enjoyed his the time he spends on sharing with us. As a person who knows people who bate animals to kill, Paul's intension is to share animal behavior. Welcome to the site but know we are loyal to Paul and know his cause is pure. If anyone decides to go on his property to take advantage of what he has accomplished I personally would assist in pursuing their demise.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak10-19-2007
Kendall, -Forgot to reply to your question. Yes, I remember hearing of Minnie the Moose. She'd just been shot about the time I arrived at Loring AFB in '67. It ticked off most of the Air Force folks quite badly. As a result, the shooter received all sorts of junk mail from magazine ads many people responded to for his "benefit."Waldo L10-19-2007
Kendall, I guess that's similar to the risk of setting up bird feeders. I'm wondering about the dependency "our" birds are developing here. Lately their consumption of bird seed has almost doubled. (By the way, I tried planting some of that birdseed, and all I got was sunflowers and other plants. --Not one bird tree or bush or whatever they grow on!!) We also have a sparrow hawk(?) hanging out here occasionally and looking for lunch.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME10-19-2007
A nice Fall pic of Katahdin taken by Ken Lamb.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-19-2007
I don't mean to put a wet blanket on animal pictures but if a game camera is set up and devious people find out about it they will destroy even kill to just be "Dead.. SKUNK ROTTEN" do any of you remember Minnie the Moose in Caribou on Access Highway everyone took delight in seeing her except the scoundrel that shot her.. some places a game camera is okay but not a baited one that animals regularly eat at and therefore become dependant upon that food.. well enough said... :-(Kendall AdamsBothell, Wa.10-19-2007
Paul, you sent me some pictures of cubs hanging around your friends place with no Mother. More then likely the hunters got her. That's another bad thing about the bear hunting the Mother gets killed and the cubs go without her and they'll die. They'll never make it on their own.cheryl10-19-2007
cj....Thanks for the nice comment.DGPI10-19-2007
Arch, Set reading aside. But when I threw out $3 worth of cheap hot dogs ... this place became a virtual landing zone (crows plus a raven).Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Steve You are gonna have a bad spell reading that stuff. :confused:Ärch10-19-2007
This is fascinating! PI Department of Recreation and Parks one half million dollar budget includes $22,000 for indoor pool maintenance (to include chemicals). I'm only half-way through this document.Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Ron, Sometimes I exagerate. Presque Isle population is about 10,550. My father once told me "sometimes it pays to lie." Maybe the advice had something to do with women.Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Steve, What is the population of PI? Methinks, it was over 12,000 at one time.Ronmass.10-19-2007
And Phil was known to feed the crows ... a "family tradition." Back to the PI budget. A $293,125 item for winter sand and salt/calcium. I believe in public safety, but many in our city of under 10,000 are now switching over to their studded winter tires.Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Judy, Remember picking rocks with Uncle Phil. In conversation, I "complemented" him on being a life-long bachelor. Only time I ever saw the easy-going man turn serious as he said "that may have been the worst mistake I ever made."Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Steve are you getting the urge to be married... your Uncle Phil always was saying he was gonna find him a real good woman one day but so far he hadn't been able to catch any! :DJudy Hardy10-19-2007
Arch, Are you kidding! ... having "escaped" this long?Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
I don't know, try it and find out. :-)Ärch10-19-2007
PI is way behind the $10,000 budgeted for 2007 parking violations ($5,282.12 year to date). Now, I see something interesting. Public Works "sells" $7,500 worth of sand and salt to UMPI, SAD#1, and NMCC. I'll go back to reading.Steve S.Reach Road10-19-2007
Looking over the proposed Presque Isle budget, I see marriages are performed at City Hall (during regular hours) for $50. The fee increases to $60 in 2012. Wonder what it costs in Caribou.Steve S.Presque Isle10-19-2007
I've added a topic to the Discussion Forums about Favorite Books and Movies in case anyone is interested in sharing. Should be fun and informative. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-19-2007
Ed B....thanksDGPI10-19-2007
DG....I found that same information last night, and do already have the obit. I read that he died at his church st. house...thanksEdEllsworth10-19-2007
Ed B....Have uncovered Elisha's death date: Feb. 3, 1930. Was 97. Want a copy of his obit?DGPI10-19-2007
Hello Duane and Gail! It`s been a long time. Duane, they have a polar bear dip in portland every new years if you still like the Atlantic in January. HaHa.Kermit A Peters10-18-2007
SALLY Jeez I was thinking Ozzy Osborne but you are right :-)Ärch10-18-2007
Hello to Duane and Gail Cleaves. I have not seen or heard from you guys since I joined the USMC. This is from Dana O'Brien.OBMO10-18-2007
Sally Jo - your so right it does! However, he looks very sinister and appears to be quiet the lady's man when young got that from reading his posts over the past few day! Hi to all of you that I owe a phone call to! you know who you are!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey10-18-2007
Arch I know who that is..it is Keith Richards from the rolling Stonned.. ;-)SALLY jO10-18-2007
The scariest movie I ever saw was "The Uninvited". I was just a little kid in Fort Kent, and I didn't sleep much for years after that. I used to tell the story of it to my friends and get scared all over again. It starred Ray Milland and Gail Russell and came out in the 40's. I know most of you are too young to remember it, but it still plays on cable t.v. sometimes. Watch it. It is still eerie!Ellen BellFlorida10-18-2007
Treated my crows to cheap-brand bacon (with lots of stretch). Took them little time to learn strips could be folded for take off. Here's some river-edge cedars ... just above the big rock.Steve S.Reach Road10-18-2007
Heh HehBobby C.10-18-2007
What a nice sunset over the mountian this evening.Carma10-18-2007
Or this oneÄrch10-18-2007
Carma, I like trees too. Lost one to lightning. Paul Cyr caught it at the moment of impact ... maybe he can find that classic in his archives. Here's a still slender birch on the "edge" of the river, roots clinging to ledge ... just out of "reach" of the spring freshets.Steve S.Reach Road10-18-2007
Or this one? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
What movie is THIS from? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
JH Duel is great - Steven Spielberg's first real showing. Dennis Weaver was really good in that. There was a more recent movie called "Joyride" which was something of an hommage to "Duel" that I thought was really good and intense. Also, there was a book called "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" that I thought was really fun and suspenseful (others may disagree) that I thought would make a terrific movie. Unfortunately, Chevy Chase got the rights and tried to morph it into a comedy. The horror, the horror. I always hoped someone good would try it again. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
Duel is one of my favorites.. Dennis Weaver.. What about hurrying home from school to watch Barnabas Collins.. "Dark Shadows"...also tho no very scary a really good one I always watch is the old version of "The Invisible Man" :eek:JH10-18-2007
And more... 'Salem's Lot (a really well done made-for-TV movie starring David Soul (he of Hutch fame). From a Stephen King novel - perhaps the best modern horror novel in memory... and maybe even forget "modern"). The Haunted (The original not the horrible remake. based on the great Shirley Jackson novel) Curse of the Werewolf (With Oliver Reed. Still the best werewolf movie ever made although "An American Werewolf in London" is a close second - just a little too schtik for me. A lot of directors took Stephen King's statement "All horror has some element of comedy" WAY too much to heart. That's why you get movies like "Scream". Return of the Living Dead (Funniest horror spoof ever made) House of Dark Shadows (Yeah, the movie version of the Barnabas Collins soap. It scared me when I was a kid... though I recall thnking it wouldn't be so bad being bitten by the super sexy vampire who was lurking in the attic) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
Wow, that was ironic. I listed "The Innocents" as one of the great spooky movies of all time, then I jump online to find that Deborah Kerr - the star of that movie - has just died. Veeeerrryyyy Spoooookkkyyy. More movies: The Changeling (George C Scott, very creepy) "Trilogy of Terror" (I liked the little toothy doll short in this Made-for-TV movie with Karen Black. Sticks right in my memory though I haven't seen it in years and years.) 28 Days Later - a wicked, wicked movie The Wicker Man (the original, not the goofy remake) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (also the original... love Jack Finney, too (the author of the book)) The Others(A really well done ghost story) The Prophecy (Not the Christopher Walken movie, but the goofy one with the mutant bear. Something about that creeped me out as a kid (especially it's lurking under the water)) House of Dracula (The old Hammer film with Chroistopher Lee). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
I liked M*A*S*H with Trapper, not so much with B.J. Got WAY too preachy for me and, of course, like every other network TV of the time (and still today), certain political views (read: "liberal") were always attached to hero-types or intellectually superior characters (Hawkeye, BJ, Mike Stivoch, etc...) while opposing views (read: "anything other than liberal") were always attached to Buffoons (Archie Bunker, Frank Burns, etc...). Here's a question... can you name any Big-3 Network TV shows in the last 35 years where the anti-Liberal point of view is considered the superior point-of-view and the characters who hold those views are made to be heroic and/or honestly intellectual, while the liberal point-of-view is given short shrift and liberal characters are the buffoons and/or anti-intellectuals? In the same vein... can you name any non-liberal TV news anchorpersons from either of the Big-3 networks in the past 40 years? Just wondering. As for scary movies... Alien, The Innocents (Truman Capote screenplay... very creepy), Blair Witch Project (especially if you didn't know it wasn't a real documentary), The Exorcist (saw it when I was 12 and couldn't even listen to Tubular Bells on the radio afetrward without giving me the willies), Halloween (of course), the re-make of The Thing (John Carpenter) was really good, The Evil Dead.... I'll think of some more. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-18-2007
BOBBY - I remember being in Air Force basic training in San Antonio, TX when the final episode of M*A*S*H was aired on Feb 28, 1983. I was only a few weeks into training, so we didn't have TV privileges and didn't get to watch it. Our Training Instructor took pleasure in coming in the next day to tell us about how he watched it at home and what a great show it was... that b@$#@rd!!! :-( To this day, I haven't seen it! Ironically, while I was stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea, later in my career, I often had moments there that reminded me of scenes in M*A*S*H ! :cool:FLYROD10-18-2007
I WATCHED THIS MOVIE WHEN I WAS ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. PAID 15 CENTS TO GET IN THE THEATER. MY BUDDY AND I RAN THE WHOLE WAY HOME. GREAT SCI FI/ HORROR MOVIE I WATCH IT EVERY TIME ITS ON THE "OLDIE" CHANNEL. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO10-18-2007
OOOH... A scary movie question! Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" scared the hair off of me and is my all time favorite..that movie wuz beyond scary..it was evil. Yup..it took weeks to grow my hair back .Bobby C.10-18-2007
My favorite tree in front of the house is finially changing color.CarmaHollis10-18-2007
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people seem bright before you hear them speak. UnknownÅrch10-18-2007
BC's questions:1)don't know about original Frank Burns 2)major 3) Toledo, Ohio 4) horse (I remember it being led into the camp by Radar) 5)Section 8 6)Crab Apple Cove , Me. 7)Suicide is Painless (or is it Death is?)DGPI10-18-2007
Bobby C., MASH was my favorite show. In 1998, a California farmer walked up to me after a meeting and asked "has anyone ever called you the 'Hawkeye Pierce' of Cooperative Extension ... then walked away. I wore a Hawaiian shirt at most seminars.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
And don't hurt my feelings, DG, by telling me you already do that. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
Wait, that won't work. Then he'll never see the questions. NEVERMIND, DG... LOOK BELOW, BUT PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE ANY OF MY POSTINGS !! YeaH, that'll do it. Whew. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
Tim Prescott...coach for PI..his Dad, Ray Prescott passed on yesterday... brothers, John and Kevin,,wife Susan,,,keep family in prayer...Ruth10-17-2007
Whoops... sorry Bobby... got so excited by the trivia that I didn't see the "This is for DG" until I posted "DON'T LOOK BELOW, DG !!" These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
Got it.. #6 and no looking either These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
1. Robert Duvall (aka “Boo” Radley) 2. Captain and Major 3. Don’t know 4. A horse (I think) 5. 8 6. Hawkeye was from Last of the Mohicans and his real name… hmmmm.. tip o’ my tongue... gimmee a second 7. Suicide is Painless These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
This is for DG..I was gonna e-mail it to him but.. Don't cheat doc.. 1. Who played Frank Burns, in the Movie, M*A*S*H 2. What army ranks were Hawkeye and Hot Lips? 3. What Ohio city was Klinger from? 4. What anniversary gift did Radar give to Colonel Potter? 5. What Section Number was Klinger always using to get out of the army? 6. What is Alan Alda's (Hawkeye) birth name? 7. What was the name of the theme song for M*A*S*H :cool:Bobby C.10-17-2007
Randy Yes thats the guy.Ärch10-17-2007
Steve About the B&A, I will bet that you didn't know that the semaphore signals were powered with glass batteries.Ärch10-17-2007
Arch--I don't think so. P.M. Smith? Would that be P as in Parker? B.C.--Harvest is done!Randy SmithPresque Isle10-17-2007
Hey Randy! You're back!Bobby C.10-17-2007
Hey Randy Do you have an ancestor by the name of P.M. Smith.Ärch10-17-2007
we sure do miss the foilage. bet it is beautiful there now. hello maine friends. :-(DUANE CLEAVESbrooksville, fl10-17-2007
Bobby C.---re: 24793. That description of childhood memories on the rail road tracks gave me a flashback or two of a few scenes in the movie "Stand by Me". Maybe it will be that kind of quality movie we will see at the new Braden.Randy SmithPresque Isle10-17-2007
DT, I was wondering if you happened to watch Date Line last night? Typical politician! How about you DG?OBMO10-17-2007
Someone ask to see Ricker's cow barn and can't remember who it was. Anyway, here it is just a year before they tore it down (2006)DGPI10-17-2007
Mona thanks for the info about Margie. Sounds like she must be one sore person. I'll get a card off to her....one lovely lady. Now I'll be thinking of the good times we had when they were still in CT. Bob and Leland were putting dormers on houses in Farmington and Avon and I was teaching in New Britain. Good old days!juliaYarmouth10-17-2007
RE 24792 Steve...Kind of a nice shot there. I can see me when I was a kid..Ambling down the tracks with The Main Street Gang. Bikes left behind.. God knows where.. Scratching our butts and throwing rocks at the Crows...talking about who was good at "Cowboys and Indians" and who wasn't. Yep..I gotta hand it to ya..you captured a moment fur me there.Bobby C.10-17-2007
The B&A had diesel engines when, as I recall, the Canadian Pacific Railroad across the river still operated steam locomotives. Fascinating as a child to watch and listen to.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Out of film ... I promise. The B&A construction engineers sure followed the contour, didn't they? This is looking toward Caribou, a little up gradient. I remember two-engine trains with over 100 cars. Today, twice a week with maybe 5 cars.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Judy, How funny, I had red hair also, really auburn, long gone now.Mona10-17-2007
Couldn't walk away from the river without snapping a shot. Funny thing. Felt like I was being followed by a crow.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Mona My mother in law's family came from Boston but the hardy family out her are westerners I always tell everyone I married a Cowboy but the Tacoma Fire and Police Deapartment are where all my inlaws work ..no not as inmates but in law and fire fighters.. Yes Valie and her dad were great friends.. yes mom used to talk well about her workmates at grants and I remember Donna.. (red hair like me) ...Steve you can tell a wild Rose because it has 5 leaves cultivated or garden roses do not.. rose hips make a good healthy tea too..Judy H10-17-2007
Bobby C., ... Thanks, that's what the book says too. I also discovered an iron anchor embedded in the ledge on the riverbank. This may have been used in some way in "log drives" on the Aroostook. I'll presume it pre-dates the Caribou dam. Someone seems to have marked the location with stones.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Steve Did the B&A have a telegraph, without it there might not have been a B&A. The telegraph was the only way to coordinate trains get cars where needed and get shipments out on time. They relied on the telegraph up into the 50s.Cheaper than paying the telephone company all those interstate tolls.Ärch10-17-2007
Christine Gilmore....Are you out there ???? Didn't your mom[Abbie]pass into her 90's ??? I know Eldon [ your dad didn't ]....talk to us ].Rob Bullflorida10-17-2007
Steve ..Rose Apples? Make a tasty Jelly but they are deadly poison if you don't get all the seeds out.Bobby C.10-17-2007
JH, I don't know who you mean, Donna Burns worked there when I did and Rena Doak from Easton, Thatwas so many years ago, maybe I'll think of some others. I've meant to ask if your husband is related to Arlene Hardy? I remember Valerie and her father, they were very faithful members of the State Street church, thtas where I attended for many years as well.Mona10-17-2007
Book doesn't help ... not me anyway. With my luck, they're a delicacy for raccoons.Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Pretty day riverside. I don't know what kind of berries these are next to the railroad tracks. Inside they're all seeds. There's an old pole in the center. Did the B&A railroad have a telegraph line?Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Mona wasn't there a lady that worked at Wt Grant's with you and my Mom Dawnie and Jenny Hickey? it seems my mom used to be friends with her as well as with Jenny? I worked with Gerald's Sister Valrea Jameison(SP) at the Nursing home back in the 70s and Gerlad dad Ellery was one sweet gentleman seems he was quite old when he passed away also he was a very devoted dad and he sure was a devot Christain too..Judy H10-17-2007
Doc G. I didn't know that Elisha died, no wonder I haven't seen him....just kiddin....I've got that info @ home and will get that date to you soon.EdEllsworth10-17-2007
Doreen....Your mother is already on my list and have her obituary. Thank you...DGPI10-17-2007
Ed B....I'm looking for the death date of your great-great-grandfather, Elisha. He died in 1930, but would like to know either the exact date....the month only would do. Thanks....dgDGPI10-17-2007
Actually, my grandmother Grace Hussey was just 7 days short of 102.DoreenPortsmouth, NY10-17-2007
Oops... I meant the Portland school uniform (but Bangor should add it, too). Cheaper and more effective than non-parental sex ed. I saw an episode of South Park where they were teaching Sex Ed to pre-schoolers. One of the funniest things I've ever seen. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
This should be part of the new school uniform in Bangor. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-17-2007
Julia, Yes I remember Jim and Lucy Kidney. Their son Clifford is Kevin, Lucy , Sally and Kay's father, aslo had a son married to the author, Dorthy Boone Kidney. Lucy Lovely is the pastor of the A.C. church in Castle Hill. Sally is a good friend of mine. On another note, my sister in law Marjorie fell earlier this summer she broke her shoulder and was in a rehab center, then she broke her leg, she is looking at a long recuperation, I know she'd love to hear from you.Mona10-17-2007
Craig, I think I first saw the snow on Katahdin last Friday or Saturday morning. Can't tell you how much is there though. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-17-2007
DG, Neil Clark asked me to pass on this photo of Ada Jamison to you. Taken a couple years ago the Washburn August Fest. I'll also send a copy via email.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-17-2007
Before "Unusual Home Remedies" goes away ...I must mention the healing qualities of well made Bread Pudding smothered in whipped cream. This may not seem a remedy fur anything..but the dish iz so good that it lifts the human spirit which in turn signals the body to get off it's dead a$$ and on it's dyin' feet and say yum yum.Bobby C.10-17-2007
Do I detect snow on top of Katahdin? Anyone know when it arrived? Anyone know how much fell? Just curious.Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA10-17-2007
Thanks for the tip, Arch. I tell ya' - I am too old for some of these searches I end up in!! ;-) Dan E, I just got the phone number off the web site you posted; thank you. It is one of those magazines that I have been meaning to subscribe to for YEARS! Today it will get done!! :rolleyes:daisy10-17-2007
Daisy, Here the Echoes website: http://www.echoesofmaine.com/index.html (The article I mentioned is from issue No. 78. The latest issue on the website is No. 77.)Dan EArlington, MA10-17-2007
Daisy Add Maine to that search ;-)Ärch10-17-2007
Dan E, I just used a search engine in an attempt to look up Echoes Magazine; won't tell you where I've been! :-( Would you kindly list their website or a telephone number. Thanks.daisy10-17-2007
Mona....I remember the other Shaw girls names now. It was Lucy Kidney/husband Jim..daughter Helen married Heber Umphrey, Kevin K. was a grandson...I can't recall other names in that family...they all lived on the Kidney Farm just over the B&A tracks beyond the old Shaw house. Bill and Ida (Shaw) Campbell lived in P. Isle out on perhaps the Reach Rd. or one of the rds. off the Fort Rd. They farmed and had a very large family. One of their brothers, Herb Shaw, moved to the Gorham area and his son Dewayne has two boys (John and Dan) who are the noted Shaw Brothers, gravel and earth contractors with a humungus business here in So. Maine. Enough history!juliaYarmouth10-17-2007
Mona..Kids got in trouble back in our day too, but had no-where to turn. You're right ..it ain't good.. but it is a bandaid. Gives their intellect a chance to beat out the overwhelming force uv the hormones. In other cultures and in other times 13 was marrying age and for good reason. Children worked within the families and were considered capital assets. Today we know our children will leave us and go forth to seek their own stuff.We spend a lot of time,effort and money protecting them well into adulthood in order that they have time to learn. Birth control at a young age seems to address the question the present day morality of the young and us elders and is certainly a sorry solution..it is however a winner..cause,at that age, reason will never overcome the power of sex.Bobby C.10-17-2007
There is a terrific article in the current Echoes magazine by Kent Ward about moving back to the County that will resonate with many of the expatriates among us. The piece is called "Home...and Proving You're Not from Away."Dan EArlington, MA10-17-2007
Talking about the Presque Isle Stream--I remember many years ago there was a sign in the boys bathroom of Mapleton High school that said "Flush the toilet, Presque Isle needs the water".RADNS10-17-2007
I know I'm getting old but just when you think you've heard everything, you haven't! reading the Bangor Daily I can't believe this, a Portland middle school will be furnishing birth control to the students, ages 11 to 13 years old. There is definatly something wrong with this.Mona10-17-2007
Bobby, you do make me laugh! TY.tenlee10-17-2007
Steve here is yer Aroostook River WatchÄrch10-17-2007
My tuxedo cat just took a swipe at me!Steve S.Reach Road10-17-2007
Bobby C./Arch, Ladies and Gentlemen, My BIRDS (raven-crows) are wondering who these above guys are.Steve S.Reach Road10-16-2007
Dang! Steve.. yur making us look bad. I support watching everything that is instrumental to the abilility uv humans to work, walk, talk, shop and go to the bathroom..Bobby C.10-16-2007
Bobby C./Arch ... Thank you for supporting the yet to be formed "Aroostook Watershed Watch."Steve SutterAroostook River Shore10-16-2007
Aroostook Watershed Watch, now that's what cousin Nick Ä don't need, another watch group. ;-)Ärch10-16-2007
Steve.. Yep! Non profit--now you got the idea. Why do I have the feeling you already did this? You been talking to Al Gore,Reverent Sharpton ur Bill Gates?Bobby C,10-16-2007
Maybe I should take a few days off, and use them to form a non-profit organization called "Aroostook Watershed Watch." What do do think?Steve S.Reach Rd.10-16-2007
Yah, Mr. Sutter..Try a little Beethoven..that might shut em up. Maybe.Bobby C.10-16-2007
Yes! ... BOTH soundtracks have the sound of unintended nearby crows.Steve SutterReach Road10-16-2007
Point is Steve..you are too dang comfortable and have too much time on your hands. Get a job. Huh..Which one did you like better?Bobby C.10-16-2007
Mona..re cowsh..t See what I mean? Almost anything will work as long as you.. and those around you believe it. Cowcrap will almost certainly trigger a healthy immune system to do battle..Bobby C.10-16-2007
Listened to both sound tracks of Clint Eastwood's "Outlaw Josey Wales" and "Dirty Harry." I'm not sure what my point is.Steve S.Reach Road10-16-2007
Ida C.? Back Caribou Road?Bobby C.10-16-2007
Julia, I remember Grace and Ruth, I guess because they stayed in Washburn. My brother Jim called me one day and asked if I knew Ade Jamison, because his son was reading the paper and saw Her Obit, for some reason he read it and when he saw that she was born in Washburn he called his Dad and told him, Jim jr. lives in the same town that Ada's daughter lives in. Was the Mrs. Kidney Sally's grandmother? I'm trying to think of who the Mrs. campbell was.Mona10-16-2007
Yah! And barn spider webs are good for profuse bleeding.Bobby C.10-16-2007
In our family we always used Releigh's Medicated Ointment and Antiseptic Salve with turpentine in it. Also soaking the feet in VERY hot mustard water would help knock out a cold for certain. None of the whimpy Vicks stuff! Mona... Ada Jamison was one of the Shaw girls that grew up by the the bridge where the Thomas Brewer Park is now. She was the youngest...a sister to Ruth Griffin, Grace Haines, ? Kidney and ? Campbell. All cousins to my father. I remember delivering butter (or eggs or cream) to Ada and family when they lived upstairs over the fire station. In P. Isle.juliaYarmouth10-16-2007
Mona again I will trade that castor oil for the cod liver oil we used to get.Ärch10-16-2007
Mona I knew that cow patties had a lot of uses, for fires when dry or getting fishing worms from under and even making instant Texans when it rained but yuck not as an antiseptic.Ärch10-16-2007
TAKING THE MUSTARD PLASTER OFF AFTER IT DRIED WAS THE WORST. THIS WAS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF YOU HAD HAIR ON YOUR CHEST. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO10-16-2007
Bobby and Arch, This will raise some eyebrows. I was about 13 and I picked up an oil can around the farm with the triangle cut, i carried it around on my finger, of course I cut myself, didn't seem to be a big dael until a few days later when my finger was very infected with red lines, my father sharpened his knife, sterelized it and made a little cut, then he sent my brother to the pasture to find an old cow paddy, told him to dig inside and get some cow dung and I was bawling by then because i knew what he was going to do with it, he put that in my finger and wrapped it, in two days it was free of the infection, I kept my hand as far away from me as I could. But it worked. My daughter works for a doctor and she told him this, he was horrified. Jim, do you remember that?Mona10-16-2007
Mustard, spinach, and horseradish! All given equal weight in USDA Farmers' Bulletin No. 1673 "The Farm Garden" (issued October, 1931) ... another uncontested win on ebay.Steve S.Reach Road10-16-2007
Worst home remedy, eating Vicks vapo-rub for a chest cold or a damn big mustard plaster for same. :-(Ärch10-16-2007
Mustard Plaster..I remember someone around me being real sick and none of the meds worked..Me and Carol reached back in time for solutions..the person got well the next day but had some "sunburn". I got credited with being a genius,but my take is that they were about to get well anyway.Bobby C.10-16-2007
Lloyd, Another thing the onion mixture did was clear the sinuses while it was cooking. I hated onions when I was younger but it was better than the castor oil.Mona10-16-2007
MONA, I REMEMBER THE ONION AND SUGAR CURE VERY WELL. MY MOM USED IT HERE IN OHIO ALSO. IT WORKED GREAT FOR WHAT WAS CALLED "THE CROUP" THEN. IT MADE YOU BRING UP A LOT OF THE CRUD IN YOUR LUNGS AND SOMETIMES YOUR LUNCH WITH IT. IF I EVEN SMELLED THE STUFF IT MADE ME QUEASY. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO10-16-2007
CJ re stuff "I iz what I iz and that's all that I iz." Now that you mention it...I'm goin' down to 7-11..they got crap in there that will kill you faster than anything in the drug store. I'll leave the car here and run down..that oughta give me another day on the blue marble. Signed, Rasputin Also "Give me liberty or give me death!" signed, Bobby Patrick Henry C.Bobby C.10-16-2007
I have taken ester-c for years, it is the best never have had a cold since taking it.My Mom use to give us kerosene with sugar and rub our chest with skunk oil,never did smell, this was in the 40's.castor oil also yuc. didn't hurt us, got better real fast. Good old Maine remedys.connie10-16-2007
Mona and Bobby...thanks so much for the good words of wisdom and your "medicinal therapies". As a smoker :cool:, I know I should be taking Vit. C, and I also know I shouldn't be smoking with the "other" medical problems I'm presently facing, however.....??... you've heard that song before, I'm sure! When they wheel me in for my oral surgery, I'll quit!C-JColorado Springs10-16-2007
just remembered another thing my father made, he slicede up several onions and add sugare , cooked until it thickened some and if we had a cough we got a teaspoon of it, if we had chest congestion he made a poltuce for our chest. this should generate some interesting remedies.Mona10-16-2007
At coffee today we were talking about some home remedies, one in particular, when i decide I wasn't going to school, i'd tell Mom i didn't feel good and she'd reach for the castor Oil, yuk, I felt better real quick. Another thing my father swore by and we all had to take evry night was Father John's medicine and cod liver oil once a day. But when we think back we stayed pretty healthy and didn't spend a fortune on antibiotics.Mona10-16-2007
Sally Joe Griswald Salve..you had to light the stick on fire and let it it drip onto a bandage and stick it on hot.Bobby C.10-16-2007
What awful home remedies do you folk remember? :DSally Jo10-16-2007
goose grease mixed with vaporub and or "Save the Baby" rubbed on hot chicken broth and all this with no radio no tv and 3 blankest made us get well quick and BACK to School!!!!JH10-16-2007
Bobby, I wasn't saying you were wrong it's all a guess anyway, sorry if I came across that way.Mona10-16-2007
Hey Mona!..I never said I was right.. Everything I know I learned at the Sweet Shop ur at the local bar ur down in front of the Boston Public Liberry. Sum of the stuff I know..I picked up at MIT and the University of Dublin,but I don't think I got the whole picture.Bobby C.10-16-2007
I was told that easter C isn't as good as plain old vitamin C. I know the regular works for me.Mona10-16-2007
CJHL re 24718 Mona is right ..this mysterious flu/ bronchitis thing is prevalent in many parts of the country.. and hangs on forever ..gets so so bad for some that Dr's try to hit 'em with steriods. Ester C. is good but if you got a lot of latent stuff in your body it could actually give you cold-like symptoms. Not to worry. The reason there has not been a cure for the cold is because... the cold is not a disease but the reaction of a healthy body trying to throw bad stuff off. Same as a fever..fever kills germs..trouble is if a fever gets too high it will kill you as well. Need to ask DG about other solutions..he has an arsenal uv knowledge in natural medicine and nutrition. signed ..Bobby (Doc Holiday) C. Arch..how cum no matter how long I live and how much I think I know.. I can never get out of that 7&2? Am I in Hell?Bobby C.10-16-2007
C-J, So glad your over the flu, the bronchitis is something else. For years I had it twice a year and it takes forever to go away. Abot 4 years ago i started taking vitamin C, 500 mil. a day I haven't had it since ( knock on wood ).now I'm taking that amount twice a day. So get some, it works. Do hope you feel bette soon.Mona10-16-2007
Gwen Sounds like a good idea, looks like BC is doing what was called 7&2 when we were in the Army a zillion years ago.Ärch10-16-2007
Bobby C...loved the pic of the PI Pirates; I haven't seen our good old farming neighbor, Peter Parker, from the Johnson Road in many a year! Glad to see he's well, and you're right! He doesn't qualify yet for the "oldster's" book! Mona, Aunt B & Rebecca...I'm finally over the flu but the ravages of my bronchitis carry on; can't seem to win!! Will try to email you all soon! DG...What was the age limit again? I'd like to nominate my dear uncle, Harold Quass, age 91, of Maple Street...spry, healthy, wholesome and a wonderful man with a wealth of knowledge. You probably saw him on the front page of the Star Herald when the planes came in this summer. Phil B...I'm still waiting; although I did discuss with Aunt B that other movie; she's going to talk to the Webmaster about getting a copy for me sometime, if it can be done.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs10-16-2007
24714 Gwen re car wash. A good idea,but you gotta handle it. I can't fly up ...I'm cleaning the bathroom and doing laundry.Bobby C.10-16-2007
Re: Linda Jamison - I had her for 5th grade at Gouldville & just loved her. Excellent teacher! I've often wondered about her. DG - Would you do me a favor & mail me a copy of the new historical society calendar when it comes out? I don't have your current email address. Thanks!connie c.CA10-16-2007
Dick, I have some Pics. and I know Gloria has more and can tell you more about her. She has the same phone # that is in the phone book that was on Exchange St. Gee, that sounds very interesting. Just let me know. Congrats. to you and Angie on acquiring the property I hope it will be ready for me to visit when we come up next year. :D :D :DSally (ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-16-2007
Hey Bobby and Arch the camera account is almost there lets hold a car wash!! :DGwen10-16-2007
PI Pirates DG ..there are some of us that might not make it to the 95 year benchmark and would like to get an honorary position on your list. We'd like to get credit in years fur being ridden hard and put away wet. Er ..I may not qualify 'cause I no longer live in PI..I can handle that. Arch iz way over 95 in mileage,but he's from Mapleton.Bobby C.10-16-2007
Mrs.Charles(Grace Washburn)Hussey was a 102..cute there were a lot of Hussey Families around even had a big set of farms on the Caribou Rd. and one was our dear mail man he was so nice and very funny used to step up on our Dyer St. porch and have a smoke and a cup of coffee..JUdy10-16-2007
DG--a few names to add to your list: My grandmother Mary B. Griffiths made it to 98. My sister in law Roberta Griffiths gave me these names: Mrs. Myron Williams was 103 and Edith Shaw (Mrs. Frank Shaw on Judd Street) will be 100 in March. Longevity may not necessarily be a Presque Isle thing, though. Nancy Kelso Erskine, who attended the PIHS 1962 class reunion this summer tells me that we've lost 27 of the 120 classmates already!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA10-16-2007
Daisey, Ivan Ricker's wife when I worked for him name was Hope. Took me long enough to remember.OBMO10-16-2007
My feathered friends were here this morning eating under the bird feeders...until they saw my camera and stated running :pCarmaHollis Center10-16-2007
My Aunt Ada Stephenson will be turning 90 years old on the 23rd of this month and her daughter and son are giving her a open house at my aunts home on Sunday the 21st. For those of you that know her, you might like to stop in and give your best wishes or send her a card. Her address is in the phone book.MarilynColchester, Vt10-16-2007
Mona....Yes, I remember the Jamisons on the corner of Howard and Epworth. Gerald was a fireman, Jetty (son) was a good basketball player and I just saw Linda this summer at a 1957 class reunion. I'll check out Ada. ThanksDGPI10-16-2007
DG- The woman who lived across the street from me lived to be over 100. Her last name was Williams,( I think her first name was Belle). She lived on Park Street between Gouldville shcool and The Seventh Day Adventist Church. She had large gardens and raspberry bushes. She died probably in the mid 1980's. She had a son killed in WWII.eyerunsaco10-16-2007
A former resident of Presque Isle passed away recenrtl in Calif. some of you will probably remember her. Ada Jamison was 95, she was either a teacher or teachers aide at Skyway for many years, I remember her from the State Street church, she has a daughter Linda that she was living with and a son Gerald, I believe he worked at Sears. Any of you young folks that attened Skyway recall this nice lady?Mona10-16-2007
Arch....Here's the real scoop on unusual dealerships in P.I. Dr. Dobson established a REO dealership in the so-called Doble Block on Church St. back in the 1920's. Also.....a building for a Tucker dealership was built on Maple St. by Mapleton's Bob McHatten and a P.I. attorney. Tucker went into receivership before any cars were shipped for sale. The building is now Cushman's.....The Tucker story is a great story of a giant struggle between Tucker and the Big 3.DGPI10-16-2007
Sally....Many thanks for the Louise Gibson tip. I'll retrieve the obituary this afternoon. I'm compiling a list of those who lived 95+ years and spent most of their years in P.I. These people with their profiles and photos (if available)will appear in a section of my 3rd and probably final local history book. The book could appear for sale sometime in the late months of 2008. We'll see...............DGPI10-16-2007
DG I am thinking that I read somewhere that that building housed A Stanley or Doble Steamer dealership at one time. If it did then it might have been the Doble Block or building. Doble bought out Stanley before that building was built. OR I could be imagining things again. :confused:Ärch10-15-2007
Dick G. Yes. She just died Oct. 3, 2007..... so may not be in there. He obit. was in the Bangor paper and is still there. Louise Miller Gibson. Her Husband was Arthur he was a barber. She lived on Wilson St. where now my Mom and Sister Gloria Grant are living. Gloria sold her house on Exchange St. My Mom is Lois Pearl Miller Ferguson.Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville10-15-2007
Sally....Did Louise Gibson spend most of her life in Presque Isle? Her name doesn't come up in the Maine Death Archive site...DGPI10-15-2007
Meta.....Many thanks for your tremendous compliment.....very much appreciated. By the way, I have scanned all the photos....pick 'em up any time at the office. Thanks again. OB....I really don't know if they did the mechanic work down in the basement. Somehow, I don;t think so, but did so upstairs in bays to the left of the showroom on the corner. Arch...I've always called the building the Brewer Buick Block. What the city calls it is unknown to me. Mona...Yes, the Hayes are in their early 90s.DGPI10-15-2007
OB What is the name of the block that DG's Mrs is in now do you remember?Ärch10-15-2007
DG, Roy Trombly just turned 90 this year. Now this is a great man!!OBMO10-15-2007
Angie and DG..you are certainly citizens that stand up and say right here..right now! Congratulations on your new venture and bon chance. Downtown PI has just received a great gift, now only in the vision that you have but in your belief and convictions. Good Job...Well Done.MetaPI10-15-2007
Ron, I understand.Steve S.Reach Road10-15-2007
Steve, The first will make you old and the second will make you dead!!! Proceed with caution. :rolleyes:RonMass.10-15-2007
Several of my relatives broke 90 years of age. They advised me not to get old or sick. Guess I better start smoking and chasing chicks.Steve S.Reach Road10-15-2007
DG, Frank and Audry Hayes are in thrier early ninties, either 91 or 92.mona10-15-2007
Speaking of full living... my Great Aunt Damey (the gal who Bootfoot was carousing with when he crashed that party some years ago) lived to be 99 years old. Bootfoot: Faye died many years before Damey did, so it is likely that when you visited she had already passed. They reminded me quite a bit of the two gals from "Arsenic and Old Lace" (aside from murdering their visitors, of course - lucky you). Of the two, Faye was the most fun-loving and the easier personality. But Damey could cut a rug or two, especially after a nip of medication. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-15-2007
DG............... MATTIE NILES LIVED UNTIL SHE WAS 94 SHE PASSED AWAY JUST THIS PAST AUG 22 2007.. I HAD NOT SEEN HER IN MANY YEARS, BUT WENT TO SCHOLL WITH HER DAUGHTER ...JOYCE NILES.... I THINK SHE WAS A SWEET LADY................SANDEEPI10-15-2007
DG, if my memory is correct, doesn't that Buick building have a garage under it where they did their mechanic work?OBMO10-15-2007
Thanks DG.. I been away too long It seemd she was older than that..no bigger than a minute.. though.. :-)Jh10-15-2007
People in there 90's. Hummmm. My Aunt Louise Gibson passed away Oct. 3 2007 at the age of 98. It was a blessing. She will be missed. She was a wonderful lady. My Mom who is at the ripe age of 92 1/2 and doing very well except for her knee. So I am blessed I hope with some good background. LOL :D not sure I want to live that long. Looks nice to there today. Take care all...Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-15-2007
Gutsy lady. In Iran, she'd probably be stoned. No doubt she has a fatwa for her head. And yet, surely knowing this bounty would be the result, she still got on Al Jezeera of all places and spoke her opinion. And what an opinion she has, if the subtitles truly reflect her statements. Click here if you want to see and hear this brave, right-minded lady: http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ai=214&ar=1050wmv&ak=nul These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-15-2007
Steve S. The River looked lower than I'd seen for a long time last week when I was in the Gardner Creek area. So low, in fact you could hear it tumbling over the rocks. Also, I'd love to know where the gadget is that measures the flow of The River near the bridge. A question....is a DEP permit necessary to pipe water from the river? I have my eye on a gravel business which probably does just that.juliaYarmouth10-15-2007
DG, I think Mrs. Dobson is into her 90s - Wes Dobson's mother - wasn't Cecile in your class? Could be a good resource for you too. With all the recollections of businesses in the Brewer Buick Bldg, AG won't have to do much research into its history! :-)daisy10-15-2007
DG What is the name of that block that your wife is in?Ärch10-15-2007
I should clarify that when Mrs. Michaud passed aaway she was a widow and no longer living at the house on corner of Maine and Academy. Thats where she and her husband was living when I was growing up.MarilynColchester. vt10-15-2007
Daisy, There was also a hair salon in that block. Bea York worked there doing very early morning appointments for the elderly ladies who had been her customers for years. Mrs. York, who was in her late 80's was the oldest hairdresser still working in the U.S. from what my parents told me. She was in her 90's when she passed away. Lived in the apartment building next to Govenours restraunt. Also in her 90's when she passed away was a sweet little lady named Virginia Michaud. Lived in the grey house on the corner of State and Academy St. Husband Harold had a used car dealership near the house on State Street. She made the best divinity fudge.MarilynColchester. vt10-15-2007
It will be nice to see that area 'come alive' again, what with all the financial commintment by business folks. I remember a COFFEE HOUSE on the Academy Street side of the building back in the 60s; folks from the college used to gather there ... read protest poetry, poetry, etc. ... talk about 'yellow journalish' ... very 'hip'daisy10-15-2007
Bobby, I gave the ptz gauge a thump on my monitor. That should un-stick it! We did get a nice pledge from NLG over the weekend, so things are progressing! Congrats to DG and Angie! Between them and the Braden, that block is going to be a busy place.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-15-2007
Steve S....can't get your phone number. Call me at the office. Something important to tell you about Johnson Cemetery a.k.a. Maysville Cemetery. Call 764-3185DGPI10-15-2007
24670 photo - I remember a sandwich shop/ice cream shop, something like that in that block that was there for a while. I can't remember the name or the owner.pac10-15-2007
JH....Checked with Charlie Gudreau. Said his mother lived to 77 or so, but, in fact, did live in the apartment house you mentioned.DGPI10-15-2007
Webmaster..iz that ptz indicator gauge stuck or something ? Could you walk over and thump it? I think it froze up with all the overcast and stuff. It's gonna snow pretty soon. :-(Bobby C.10-15-2007
Man! Another great PI family steps up to the plate! Congratulations DG and Angie. Gives some real meaning to those dang "Just Do It!" T-shirts often worn by mere wannabe's. ER..is the Marsten place available? Ah.. fuggedaboud it...I ain't got no money.Bobby C.10-15-2007
This posting is for all you black bird lovers! Sent to me by a friend on the west coast.daisy10-15-2007
DG, I look forward to seeing the pictures of Mr. Ricker's cattle barn. He can give you the exact measurements from memory, as he designed the building so that it did not have all the divisions; that would be a nice detail to have with the pics. That is, unless you already have the info. ;-) Congratulations to your wife on here new venture. Is she going to move her business down there?daisy10-15-2007
Yes that was his Mom I cannot remember her name... I thank you for the information about that Apartment house it seems it has been there for ever,JH10-15-2007
My wife, Angie, has recently purchased the old Brewer Buick building on the corner of Main and Academy. She's remodeling for offices and a mini mall. Should be ready to go in a few months. The building had been neglected for years. It needed attention and now has it............It was built in 1929 as a Ford dealership.DGPI10-15-2007
JH....I believe you were talking about Charlie Gudreau's mother, right? What was her first name? If you don't recall, I'll call Charlie....DGPI10-15-2007
JH.....That apartment house down on Chapman was once a carriage house for Thomas Phair. His mansion stood on that corner 'til the early 1960's when it was torn down in order to build a very ugly government building which now houses the Social Insecurity building. Daisy....I took a series of photos of Ricker's cow barn just a year before it was torn down. The pictures are on an external hard drive and will pull them up and post a few sometime soon.DGPI10-15-2007
BC Those birds were probably putting on the dive brakes as they called "How Doo U Doo. ;-)Ärch10-14-2007
Meta, Pete and Ethel are the nicest couple and always make us feel at home when we visit. Always try to see them when we go home to P.I. Wow, Nate White is a author. Last I heard he was working on the coast making sails or something nautical. Will have to find his first book if I can. My husband is working again for a while so doubt if we will get home before winter sets in. Was really looking forward to seeing you and Sherry. :-(MarilynColchester, Vt10-14-2007
Bobby C., ... Scores of migrant crows HIT the brakes flying south over Sutter "Refuge" in early winter. A human disperses dry pet food daily in an effort to get a half dozen resident crows through the winter? What's my reward? The wonderful spring sound of fledgling crows saying "maw ... maw."Steve S.Reach Road10-14-2007
meta is Nate White related to "Bunny and Dawn"?JH10-14-2007
OB, Mr Ricker once told me the size of his dairy barn, which sounded enormous; do you have a pictures around the farm? The City of Presque Isle bought the farm, after the folks who bought from Mr Ricker lost the place; it was my understanding that they were going to use in as 'practice' for the fire dept.daisy10-14-2007
Talk about a great trip down memory lane...I spent the afternoon with Pete & Ethel Roderick and their oldest son Greg, children Bailey and Riley. Wow, does Pete ever "remember when". There is a great article in the newest edition of Echos Magazine by Nate White, class of PIHS '58 entitled "Homemade Macaroni" It is vintage Nate White but I challenge him, here and now, to my mothers recipe, (whatever that means)...BUT Nate, you have to include fruit coctail salad (with REAL cream) and my mother's homemade cinnemmon rolls! My house, Nate whenever, anytime!!MetaPI10-14-2007
B.C. and Steve you to must be a riot. Just reading your messages today cracked me up. :D :D :D It is a nice 78* here at almost 6pm. We have the A/C still on and the back door open.. Go figure. Suppose to be in the 80's the rest of the week. Sure wish I was up there. We get Black Crackles here. Not sure but sure look like Crows to me. LOL........ :-)Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.10-14-2007
Flowers are still blooming down here which is amazing. Even my petunias have stuck around later than usual.... :-)CarmaHollis10-14-2007
Escapee from the Sutter compound and a cousin to DG's pet crow. This guy is telling me some real horror stories. :eek:Bobby C.10-14-2007
Back yard maple. Garage roof damage is from pidgeons' feet. Mourning doves like to feed with their big cousins.Steve S.Reach Road10-14-2007
Fed my crows a family pack of beef chuck boneless stewing beef. Saw one bird swallow a piece whole! I watched him for 3 minutes ... wondering if a Heimlich maneuver would be needed. Note horseradish patch #1 in foreground.Steve S.Reach Road10-14-2007
Clyde and Ivan Ricker.. yes.. they ran the dairy farm on Chapman Rd. across from my cousins,, we had many days of running thro cow paddies!! YECK!! then the damn behind the farm .. we used to go swim there before it was re-did...They were such wonderful elders...I belive Clyde passed on.. but Ivan is still around PI..THE GOOD OL DAYS!!! how we miss em.. huh...Ruth10-14-2007
OB, Mr. Ricker's present wife's name is Elaine, can't remember his first wife's name. The info I have is he is 93.Mona10-14-2007
Daisy,yes I worked on his farm after school and during the summer and haying season. I worked there when he had the old barn that burned and then when he had the new dairy barn. His brother Claude worked there full time. He had a team and wagon and us kids used to ride to town with him. Lots of memories, some good and some not so good. Ha! I can't remember his wife's name, although I should. I think he may be remarried. I'll ask my Mom what her name is and let you know. If I don't forget!!OBMO10-14-2007
In the picture on Skycam.. behind the Catholic Church about 1/2 block you can see the roof of a very old house that has been an apartment house ever since I can remember there was a very sweet little french lady Mrs. Gudreau who lived there (my Aunt Norma on the echo lake road is married to her son) anyway she knew more history than alot of people back in the good old days but the question is what was that apartment house before it was an apartment house.. a Railroad place or what? does anyone know... also I think Mrs. Gudreau lived along time maybe 96 or so.. :-)JHTacoma10-14-2007
Is Anna Wachlin the one that used to teach at Skyway? That lady could do "the Charleston" lolTenlee10-14-2007
OB, thank you!! I could not think of Mr. Ricker's first name!! I also cannot think of Mrs. Ricker's first name, altho Elaine keeps popping into my head. That is horrid, since they were so good to my Mom! Did you work on the farm they owned, OB?daisy10-14-2007
Daisy, are you talking about Ivan Ricker? If so, I am sure he is over 90. I used to work for him some on his dairy farm. Didn't make much money, but worked hard and had a lot of fun.OBMO10-14-2007
Just rec'd PC's pictures for today. You have shown those of us living 'away' some beautiful sights this fall, Paul. A simple 'thank you' hardly covers the appreciation. The rain & wind of the past couple days must have wrecked havoc on the leaves, but it sure has been a glorious fall up there. Anyone been following the developments down in the Wiscasset area re: gassification plant?daisy10-14-2007
How about the Rickers who up past the hospital; does anyone know their age? They are members of the Weslyn Church (excuse spelling). Churches may be a source of info for you, DG, with regard to aged folks. Even if the church members are no longer able to attend services, there is usually an out-reach program operated by the younger members. The Rickers used to visit my Mom (and many others), even though they were in the same age group. Mr. Ricker used to have a farm on the Chapman Road in Presque Isle.daisy10-14-2007
kp You are exactly right! Myron and Polly Gartley. How could I forget? Two of the nicest people God ever put on earth. My brain wasn’t functioning properly or at 100 per cent last night. I sure got Garman and Gartley mixed up, didn’t I? I just couldn’t pull it up at the time. Thanks. I hope they’re well and in good health. God bless them and you too. kp, huh? The only kp I ever knew was the kp I had to pull as a grunt in the service. I always tried to get “pots and pans”, that way you were in the back of the kitchen, in a tiled water/steam room, with hot water and steam rubber hoses, with knee length rubber boots, washing them, (pots and pans) with no cook sergeants bothering you and trying to hurry you up. Thanks again for the Myron and Polly Gartley bailout.R Carroll10-14-2007
Tenlee, According to the obit. for your grandfather Blanchard he was 95.B.Oct.15,1896 D. Nov.7,1991. If we had been smart enough to sit and get all the information from these folks maybe we'd be a lot smarter today.Mona10-14-2007
rcarroll I think the couple you are thinking of is Myron and Polly Gartley. I believe they still live across the road from there.Great people!kp10-14-2007
DG After this one, I’m going to bed. An elderly couple, I think in their 90’s, would be Garman(?) whatshismane and his wife. I’ve been trying to pull up their names for the past hour, but am unable to. They live out on the Houlton Road, just past the old drive in, and their farm was featured in the Department of Agriculture’s bi-centennial calendar, (August, I think) showing young potato pickers rolling barrels before the digger came by, early in the morning, with the “Welcome to Presque Isle”, red white and blue B & A sign that said “a good place to grow, grow, grow”. Maybe with those clues, you, (or Jeff, the farm is on the left, just before you turn right to go to the State Park on the Niles Road), or someone else on the COM will know who I’m trying to identify. They are two of the most Christian, kind, pleasant, wholesome, and modest people that I ever met, and I apologize for not remembering their names.rcarroll10-14-2007
DG Another elderly person, and she still smokes a pack a day, and was pretty lucid the last time I spoke with her, is Anna Wachlin, Al Wachlin’s Mother. I believe she is 93 or 94, and now Al has her down in Philadelphia, living next door to him, so he can keep an eye on her. One of his concerns of leaving her in PI, was that she’d accidentally burn the house up, (and herself), because she won’t give up her cigarette habit. He says it drives his wife and him crazy that she won’t quit smoking. When I spoke to him last summer, I believe he told me she is up everyday, dresses herself, and makes most of her own meals. Also, she has the TV on a lot.R Carroll10-14-2007
DG My grandmother, Dorothy Della Allen, lived to be 98, I believe. Although she was born in Canterbury Station, N.B., she spent the bulk of her life on what you would know today as the Edgar Allen (her son) farm on the Allen Road, off the Conant Road. Before marrying Orrin Allen, she was an English. I think it was the English genes that gave her long life. She was a cousin to Stan, O. Spurgon, and that crew, who all seemed to live so long. Any of this making sense?R Carroll10-13-2007
Thanks, My grandmother has tried to entice me to eat cooked dandelions. Can't do it. She swears by it.They aren't bad early on in the season with a little fried salt pork and vinegar and oil.Joe HirschHollis Center10-13-2007
Joe Hirsch: Sorry, I said Mother when I should have said GrandmotherMarilyn10-13-2007
Joe Hirsch: I used to visit your Mother in the late "50's" with Donna Rose LaPointe who I believe was your cousin. Always enjoyed our visits and I learned to like cooked dandelions because of your Mother. She was a excellent cook and very nice.MarilynColchester, Vt10-13-2007
DG, Another great person in their 90's and a mighty sharp mind is Rodney Pelkey. He just turned 93. I've always felt that he would have made a great president. He has the common sense that is lacking these days. We should glean information from such people while they are still around. Tenlee, It was so great seeing you today. Mona, we missed you. It was such a great early Thanksgiving and being together once again. I think our greatest joy was to have our sister, Letita, with us again even though her mobility is limited. She has done well in her recovery but has such a long way to go!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine10-13-2007
daisy, My grandmother would appreciate you or anyone stopping by to dig a few. She loves having people take some pansy's and chat about the old days. They keep seeding themselves in and come up in different colors all the time.Joe HirschHollis Center10-13-2007
Maybe I missed the answer, but didn't Harvey Blanchard (my dad's dad) live to 96? I'm not certain, but I thought so. Mom (mona) would know. Enjoyed being with all 9 Libby "kids" today and the extended family and friends! Was Awesome!Tenlee10-13-2007
Hi Julia, You mother ( Gramma Bull ) was certainly a revered member of our State road church family., It was a privilage to have known her.Mona10-13-2007
Joe Hirsch, Please tell your Grandmother Gladys that her flowers are much admired by those driving by, as I often did when my Mom was still alive. Steve, Regrets ... I have a few! :-(daisy10-13-2007
DG..my mother Nettie(Fox) Bull lived to be 96. We lived on Parsons Rd. in the very eastern most corner of Mapleton right on The River. She had the honor of being chosen the Maine Mother of the year in 1957. She was one of the oldest in the very large Wilmot and Lucy Baylis Fox family in Perham and out-lived all of her siblings.juliaYarmouth10-13-2007
Joe Hirsch, I don't know if you remember me but Gladys worked with me in the welfare ofice for several years, what a great lady, I still see her once in awhile and am amazed at all the pansies and see her working in them. also my condolances on the passing of you dad.Mona Blanchard10-13-2007
To DG RE: 24614 My grandmother Gladys, just turned 96. Still ives on the corner of Dudley and Academy where she has lived for over 75 years. Has the big bed of pansies across from what used to be Gus's Market.Joe HirschHollis Center10-13-2007
DG, daisy,... I regret not talking more about our family’s farming history with my uncle Phil. Up to his 90th birthday he mowed his (and my mother’s) lawn. From afar, I hired a local lawn service. In a courtesy visit, a manager stopped by and said to Phil “your nephew says you just turned 90.” I can see his smile. “Is that so,” he said. “I just turned a hundred.”Steve S.Reach Road10-13-2007
Hi P Burtt, I didn't really know Damie, but wound up at her house in Centerville one night years ago. A bunch of us were out on a little foray and someone knew her and there was a party of sorts going on at her house, so we just sort of became part of it. I don't remember seeing her sister though. She (Damie) was fairly old then I think, but was comical and classy. I enjoy reading your somewhat libertarian views. Keep up the good work.bootfoot10-13-2007
Karen, Pat Palm of Presque Isle won the copy of Paul Cyr's Calendar! Thanks to everyone for participating.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-13-2007
Who won the calendar drawing October 12? Finally you are getting cooler weather.......karen10-13-2007
Mug shot.....Ron Moreau. I don't believe I've posted this before. If I have, shoot me. If you think he's ugly, shoot him.DGPI10-13-2007
Just posted to the "Bypass" thread in Discussions section. Maine DOT left a stake behind, marking where they took drill samples ... to see if my place could support a bridge.Steve SReach Road10-13-2007
Mona...Correction: I misread your last entry. That was Chet's grandmother. Sorry. And, yes....Bill Staples is 96 or so, but still healthy. Neil Michaud is 93 and has the memory of an elephant. He's amazing! Another amazing person is Audrey Thibodeau who is 91, drives her car and still a real mover in the P.I. Historical Society.DGPI10-13-2007
Mona....Yes, Maud Allen. Passed away in September of 1991 at age 104. Didn't know she was Chet's mother-in-law. Thanks; I'll include that in my research and will contact Chet... Steve....I'd like to include your uncle but I had to draw the line somewhere. He apparently came just under the wire.DGPI10-13-2007
Steve B., Did you ever meet Chet Wnslow's grandmother Maude Allen? She was gammy Maude to all of us, she lived in her own apt well into her 90", cooked, made qiults, she lived to be 105.. What a great lady she was.Mona10-13-2007
DG, I appreciate your efforts to locate folks in PI, who have lived 95+ years. I am reading a book titled: Grandmother Brown's Hundred Years 1827-1927. The book was written by her d-i-l. On the last page there is a quote from Vipe President Dawes that says: "It was the imprint of such characters as your mother upon the people of the early West that has made for the establishment there of a great civilization. With her passing there is broken one of the last personal links between the heroic past in the West and the present day of fine fulfillment and continued promise." VP Dawes comment about personal links has proven true for all of us whose parents have died. How many times do I think I need to ask Mom something about our family's history. These elders have lots of info tucked in their memories that you cannot look up in a reference book or on a internet search engine.daisy10-13-2007
DG, You had seen my mother in your office a few times, Gladys Conley, she lived 94 years and seven months.Mona10-13-2007
Steve, Harvey died 8 days before his 95th birthday, he was my father in law. DG, how about Bill Staples he is 97 I'm quite sure and still driving his car, he left the first of the month for Fla. we miss our coffee time with him.Mona10-13-2007
DG, how about Harvey Blanchard. It seems that he lived well passed 90. He was my father's uncle. Perhaps Mona or Tenlee would know for sure.S. BlanchardNC10-13-2007
I just rec'd PC's pics of the Mars Hill turbines; one has a sign stating the person's point of view (or loss thereof) about the wind farm. As long as people want electricity to operate every toy they have in their houses, the need for electricity will continue to grow. What does this person think the alternative to wind power is, I wonder? I would rather turbines then nukes ... but that's a personal choice.daisy10-13-2007
Hey Steve That isnt even a good mist here in Texas.Ä10-13-2007
A record rainfall for October 12th. 1.49 inches at Caribou, breaking the former record of .97.Steve S.Reach Road10-13-2007
Yes, Ron's right. There are several elms surviving in the area, usually isolated. I agree; isolation from the crawling beetles. Too far to travel... By the way, I'm compiling a list of P.I. people who lived 95 or more years. I have 20 or so already. Anyone recall a relative or neighbor perhaps who lived long?DGPI10-13-2007
The com has been very quiet the last few days, must be this dark gloomy weather. we sure got some rain, anyone know how much? We did need it.MonaEaston10-13-2007
Steve, The elms that lived "alone" didn't get dutch elm disease. Evidently, the beetles that carried the disease didn't travel that far. I have seen a few that survived....usually secluded in a field.RonMass10-13-2007
Great pic ... frozen-over river in backgound. Hungry crows hunkered down.Steve S.Reach Road10-12-2007
you guys are all correct, its an American elm, aka Elmer the object of many pics,Paul CyrP. Isle10-12-2007
Elm tree is AKA known as Elmer.daisy10-12-2007
Ron, It may be the only American Elm that dodged Dutch Elm disease in the Aroostook Valley. The blue right behind it IS the Aroostook River.Steve S.Reach Road10-12-2007
I'm a former Waterville Maine(iac).Now live in California. Have enjoyed Paul's photos for about four months now. Takes me back to memory lane.You can take the boy out of Maine, but you can't take Maine out of the boy.Richard Proulx (Dick)El Cajon,CA.10-12-2007
Steve, From a distance, it looks like an American Elm. RonRonMass10-12-2007
Paul, Not critically important, but what kind of tree is that in upper right of the photo? Elm? By the way, my cat hides under the bed when your chutes are airborne. Does the same thing whenever it rains.Steve S.Reach Road10-12-2007
Arch, Gary Lavaway is who I fly with most of the time, don't dare chute him as I'm just now getting him trained as to where I want to be given certain light conditions, elevation etc,.........Paul CyrP. Isle10-12-2007
Hi Jim, How are you? We are having some pretty heavy downpours today. Doing some golfing? Mine is over I guess for this year.MonaEaston10-12-2007
Regarding the question on geocashing: Its a very popular pasttime in my area. I have done some of it and have two GPS devices. I have an older Magellan Blazer and a much newer Magellan Explorist 300. It helps to get the instruction video to assist in understanding how they work. Hi Mona!JimcFolsom,CA10-12-2007
Daisy it resmbles a modern "Scavenger Hunt" ;-)Bob H10-12-2007
#24598 Why would anyone want to shot such a beautiful animal?cherylfl10-12-2007
Geocaching ?? Well, I used a search engine to look up the term. Is that activity taking place in Aroostook County? Last thing I need is a GPS ... another piece of technological advances that I wouldn't know how to operate anyway ... never mind invest in!! ;-)daisy10-12-2007
How ironic this story of a lynx getting shot in the Van Buren area... a couple weeks ago (in the Island Falls area) I saw and caught on my video camera my very first lynx in the wild. I have spent my fair share of time in the woods over the years (Hunting, fishing, exploring new areas) and this was the first time I have ever seen one. At first, we thought it was a cougar because it seemed so big, sitting in one of the tracks of a grassy road! :eek:FLYROD10-12-2007
Paul Cyr Did you say you didn't "chute" the pilot? ;-)Ärch10-12-2007
re: 24578 thanks for the comments Tenlee, JH and DG and no I don't pilot a chute, you can't take pics and pilot the chute at the same time, I prefer taking pics and have enough other toys.........Paul CyrP. Isle10-12-2007
Hi Bootfoot That was a surprise. Yes. Damey was my Great Aunt (along with her older and inseparable sister Faye). I have a painting of their house in Centreville on my home office wall. How do you know Damey? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-11-2007
P.Burtt, Would you have been related to the late Damie Burtt of Centreville, N.B. I think that "Damie" was her name, but I may be mistaken.bootfoot10-11-2007
Speaking of reunions. Class of 1973 has a website on MSAD #1 website. What about a reunion of all PIHS classes at one time? I have a friend who high school has a reunion evey five years. Of course he is from a small townRick B10-11-2007
TRUCK KNOCKS OUT POWER TO MAINE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION. http://bangornews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=155240&zoneid=586 Boy! I'm glad I ain't in there! No tv ..no internet..no cold drinks..Bobby C.10-11-2007
I receive Classmates and reunion web site up dates.. today Loretta "Cookie" Allen has announced class of 1962 is trying to get a reunion together.. altho it is NOT my class maybe some of you attended PIHS at that time.. so give her a call!!.. :-)JH10-11-2007
This week's installment of the Captain Cook saga puts me in mind of an old John Wayne deep sea diving film from the 1940s entitled Wake of the Red Witch.Dan EArlington, MA10-11-2007
Folks, Part 2 of DG's The House That Capt. Cook Built has been posted: http://www.crownofmaine.com/dickgraves This is also the last day to sign up to win one of Paul Cyr's calendars. The winner will be chosen tomorrow. http://www.crownofmaine.com/calendar-prize/WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-11-2007
Hmmmm... is there anybody out there?Pink Floyd10-11-2007
<----- ME As you can plainly see, I am, as C-J predicted, delicious. (Pay no attention to the uncomfortably lodged stick... that occured either on a visit to Vlad Tepes castle or Bobby C's cabin after I said something nasty about liberals. I can't remember which because I've blocked it from my memory). Marilyn: No, I'm not related to Gene. I am related to the Weatherheads (Marjorie and Cecil) whose son Peter, I think, owns the golf course out at Loring AFB. They are my only remaining relatives still in Maine (though I consider the McHughs family). C-J: I am not proving myself to be very reliable to you, am I. You'll have to take my word that that is unusual. I will make a real effort to send a posting out to you this weekend. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-11-2007
Does anyone remember a mid-70s late night TV show called Five All Night out of Boston (I watched it mostly in Rhode Island). It "starred" George Fennel who would introduce movies (usually Charlie Chan movies... only George called him "Chuck" Chan) and wax philosophical while - and this was his hook - wearing a cowboy hat in front of heavy back-lighting, so all you really saw was his sillouete (until, of course, the very last show before "Five ALL Night" was taken off the air... then the big news was that "Uncle George" was going to finally show himself). The theme music was "When Will I See You Again" by the Three Degrees (and as goofy as that song is, it remains one of my all time favorites because whenever I hear it I am instantly transported back in time where I am sitting with my brother-in-law late at night watching Chuck Chan or some goofy B-movie being introduced by the smooth baritone of the mysterious Uncle George in shadows). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-11-2007
Server down or no one is talking.Ärch©10-10-2007
Great photo Paul can see over the area and roads beautiful THANKS! :-)JHPac.West10-10-2007
I wanted you all to know that the 2006 Presque Isle Annual Reports are now in, and if you're interested in a copy, you can pick one up at City Hall.NormaPI City Hall10-10-2007
Tenlee....I'll make sure Danny gets a copy.DGPI10-10-2007
re: 24578 WoW! AWESOME! I agree with DG, Danny would love a copy of that photo! It is gorgeous! :-)Tenlee10-10-2007
Vern Are you enjoying the Alberta Clipper we sent down¿ 57° here at home this morning. Take care ArchÄrch10-10-2007
Paul C.....Your aerials are breath-taking photos, unequalled in by book. Do you know Danny Stewart? Somehow he'd certainly like to have a copy of that aerial...By the way, do you pilot your own 'chute or still a passenger? Seems like when I had my first ride in one 2 years ago, you were still reluctant to pilot your own....DGPI10-10-2007
another view of Stewart's farm.......Paul CyrP. Isle10-10-2007
Meredith, so nice of you to respond. Thank you for the information. My family has already moved to Aroostook County and have made wonderful friendships. I will remain in Eugene for another year due to my Mothers poor health .MaryEugene, Oregon10-10-2007
Judy H I sure don't remember that at all. I bet it happened after we left in 78. Randy S will have to fill us in on that.Ärch10-09-2007
Rebecca we have snow in the mountains down here in Wa. too and it is chilly 40s... also last weekend my hubby and brother in law were installing new wiring to a family room on our house they decided it was PIZZA HUT time came in to call to order..... lights went out phone went dead they both sat there very very quiet.. that "Tim Allen" look on their faces.. they finally" thought out loud" that they had wired it up wrong.. then the phone came back on and Pizza Hut told them it was a big explosion down in Tacoma.. a propane tank(huge) exploded.. boy they were relieved and now we laugh ... also years ago I was told that CBS news Dan Rather was in Castle Hill Mapleton area at the Doyen farm and filmed potato harvest ARch do you remember this??? :confused:JudyHardyTacoma10-09-2007
Rebecca and daisy, Tuxedo cat and I can still smell the fragrance of last night's skunk/auto collision. Webmaster ... my decorating is simple. It once took a hitch of 8 neighborhood oxen to pull an 8-foot diameter white pine stump. Wow! If I could go back in time and give such a team the command (without whip) "get up."Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
Webmaster, I hope we are going to see the results of your family's decorating efforts on the pumpkins you bought! Rebecca, You LIKE the smell of Flower's perfume ??? :-( Tell me it ain't so !!!daisy10-09-2007
:-) Really enjoy this web site, I'm not from the county but from Western Maine. Seems like I find something new whenever I open up the site and check it out- usually check the windmills and the mountain and sign off.Wanda C.10-09-2007
Steve, Thanks, I will be waiting to see your post in discussions.kofe10-09-2007
kofe, Give me a few days and I'll reprint it in the Discussions Section.Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
It seems to me the "traumatized, honest and ethical" hunter would realize that the fabricated random and intentional stings were there for two reasons 1 to keep him and all hunters honest and 2 to catch the people who disregard the laws. As for the destruction of state property it sounds like it is outdoorsmen lore, the charge used to be hunting from a road way. If you were leaning on or in the the vehicle then that was more and different charges. The fine for destruction must be a big one. It all boils down to the old rule, follow the rules and you will not get in trouble. I still dont see entrapment!!Ärch10-09-2007
Steve, Is it possible that you will post here the article you co authoed on the PI bypass in the Fort Fairfield Journel?kofe10-09-2007
Just want to make it clear that I have had a lot of POSITIVE experiences with Game Wardens over the years - and as many will say, "If you're not doing anything illegal, you have nothing to worry about", which I haven't. I just wanted to share my stories (If it saves ONE person a fine) of how they go about catching people during those split-second, decision-making moments... which I don't agree with! They have "Cut me breaks" in some compromising situations, too! :D There. I'm done. Dinner's almost on!FLYROD10-09-2007
Even the deer was a decoy? Can't believe Maine does this. Maybe two-thirds of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife budget should be re-allocated to Maine DEP for environmental monitoring. Did I just hear someone at DEP shout YES!Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
My last line on this, before the "Thread Wardens" come get us... It spoils (Even traumatizes) an honest, ethical hunter's outdoor experience to be "Under observation and scrutiny" as a result of a fabricated, random, intentional "Sting" set-ups. In the case of the deer, there was a civilian that had pulled-over to the side of the road and was standing outside his truck, pointing at the deer in the field as we drove by (Just in case we didn't notice it). I later learned he was part of the "Operation". If we'd have fired at the deer, after being called to or knowing it was fake, we would have (As outdoorsman lore has it) been prosecuted for destruction of state property (The decoy deer)! Where's Pogo when I need him?!FLYROD10-09-2007
Steve I missread Flyrods post, so the Game Warden made a boo-boo. They generally do a good job or did when I lived up there.Ärch10-09-2007
A familiar Autumn sight in The County. Took a trip out to Stewart's Farm this afternoon to stock up on pumpkins :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-09-2007
Arch, Was just considering Flyrod's second experience when his friend had a deer "in site" and the warden jumped out of the bushes shouting "hold up." Hold up for what? Check our licenses after the shot.Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
Flyrod - yup that's very pretty, but this stuff isn't going - well, been here since Friday. Steve, poor little buddy - we do not have skunk here and I love the smell, Daisy, I'm not trying to make a fool of myself :D I'm serious!Rebecca10-09-2007
Steve I wonder how using a decoy interferes with a persons right to hunt. :confused:Ärch10-09-2007
Rebecca - I used to love the "Terminal Dust" in the fall, when the Chugach Mtns would be covered with snow (Temorarily) and disappear a few days later. We're due to get that in the next few days over the western mtns of Maine and I'm sure on Mt Katahdin. Steve - Looks like Pepe has a boo-boo on his punkin'! :-(FLYROD10-09-2007
Flyrod, Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is getting some bad press on the COM today. Add "interference with a citizen's right to hunt." Here's the roadside suicidal skunk.Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
Mona, your too funny! No I was referring to the birds you said you shot. PAC no kidding, snow, and it's very cold here today 36 degrees and not expected to get much warmer. Flyrod, remembers those days :pRebecca Lunney Guernsey10-09-2007
THis is my favorite A-Rod photo (Ithink it shows his best side! :DFLYROD10-09-2007
Steve - Yeah, the thought of blasting the livin' daylights out of his toy crossed my mind (Afterwards), as did it when a friend of mine and I encountered a nice 8-point buck on the last day of deer season in a field at 12 noon... only to have the same results (Game Warden coming out of the bushes yelling, "Hold up! Hold up!"), just before he was going to shoot it (Correctly and legally)! The departed coon... too graphic for webcam fodder?! That smacks of a good coyote pack to me! :DFLYROD10-09-2007
These cattle may lie in the way of a future bypass. The nice home, next to Raymond Brook, was listed several days ago. David Deschesne and I co-authored "Maine Bureaucrats Discuss Bypass Options" in today's Fort Fairfield Journal.Steve S.Presque Isle10-09-2007
Rebecca, Were you refering to the 'Fat Lady Singing)?Mona10-09-2007
Quick update on the Key Bank PTZ camera project. We currently have $1,340 pledged of the estimated $1,900 needed for the camera. I never thought we would have made this much progress so quickly! Thanks to everyone that is supporting this project! http://www.crownofmaine.com/keybankptzWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-09-2007
Mary, You'll find all those types of classes offered through adult Ed or other organizations in the community. I wish you lots of good wishes as you make your decision about relocating in Aroostook. There are a lot of nice people who will give you lots of help in finding what you want. I'll bet there are some quilting groups that meet regularly too. You'll meet some mighty fine people in Maine!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine10-09-2007
Flyrod, Entrapment. In a friendly manner, I would have insisted on his name, badge number, and immediate supervisor's name. The title would be "State government at work." By the way, I hope it wasn't something I said but the road to town this morning had a dead skunk and a dead raccoon.Steve S.Reach Road10-09-2007
Oh Steve, your CROWS are beautiful....and that was a great shot of them. All Birds a pretty. :D Looks like you all are having a warm Fall this year. It is 81 at 10:33 AM CT. suppose to go to 88.. Send down some cooler weather please. LOLSally (Sarah) LadybugMandeville, La.10-09-2007
Rebecca - You got snow already in Alaska?? You said it snowed.pac10-09-2007
A couple years ago, I pulled just-off the paved road (During bird season / Oct) after my daughter spotted a bird standing on the dirt road as we drove by. I had my shotgun in hand, loaded it and started towards the bird, cautiously. Before I could fire at it, a Game Warden stepped out of the bushes and shouted, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!". It was a "Decoy" they had set-up, trying to catch people shooting from their vehicle or from the pavement. He asked me why I didn't shoot it and I told him that it "Looked like a spruce partridge" because it was very dark colored. I was told to "be on my way" and drove off, a little stunned and bewildered about how much trouble they had gone to, in order to try and catch someone shooting a partridge the wrong way!FLYROD10-09-2007
C-J are you over the flu? P Burtt delicious? You talkin bout Mona's kill? Paul, Alice doesn't live there anymore does she - those guys are HUGE! Snowed and did not leave my yard. Got leaves everywhere, what a mess!RebeccaAnchorage, AK10-09-2007
Thank you Flyrod, I couldn't think of the words, spruce partridge, thats what i shot, and its a pretty hefty fine, If you get caught.Mona10-09-2007
P. Burtt: Are you related to a Gene Burtt who would have graduated in 1957 from Presque Isle> He married a Lois Weaver and last I heard, he worked for the Fish and Game Dept. Possibly a forest ranger. Was a good friend and one of my dance partners during school.MarilynColchester. vt10-09-2007
Well, I won't retort too much, defending moose hunting, I might as well start in on religion or politics! :D There will always be plenty of them to watch and photograph (As is evident, today, more than 20 years after the modern moose hunting season in Maine has been going on). When I was in Alaska, there are no Ruffed Grouse, only "Spruce hens" and there is an open season on them. Yuck! Like Mona said - dark meat. Might as well eat a merganser (duck). I've mistakenly shot a couple here in Maine, usually in bad light. I've seen quite a few over the years, and have some great video footage, in the St Croix area, South-east of Masardis.FLYROD10-09-2007
BC Google will get you every time, Ouch. :-(Ärch10-09-2007
I love the webcam on Main Street in Presque Ilse..you guys are on top of things...my parents are from northern Maine and I have a big place in my heart for your state...it's the best part of my childhood!!! :-)Evelyn K.Mystic, Ct.10-09-2007
24536 Gwen..No not Harry. I just got an email from Roger Carroll thru DG.. Roger found the speech..much to my chagrin..It was Hitler who said that..Now I gotta pay. I never thought anybody would find it until I realized I had asked DG to translate it into German..a substantial clue. What I found remarkable iz how the bad guys can talk jest like the good guys. It ain't like the movies where you can easily tell the difference.Bobby C.10-09-2007
Phil....sooooo, WHAT were you trying to say????? Please tell us quickly! And where is my disk?? By the way COM'ers, I happen to know that Phil's father was one handsome man; you've seen his wife and baby, and if Phil follows in his dad's footsteps, then Phil is one delicious looking fellow!!C-JColorado Springs10-09-2007
I plan to move to the area next year. I am very interested in taking quilting classes, flower arranging, cake decorating.....any suggestions would be appreciated.....MaryEugene, Oregon10-09-2007
LISTEN !!! Did you hear something...??? ... it sounds like a fat lady... singing. Sorry Yankee fans. Have a seat Jaba the Hut, have a seat Phillip, have a seat Mariano, stop pumping your fist Derek it's all over and you lose, have a seat A-Rod (and, once again, way to come thru when the pressure's on). But, as a consolation, Yankee fan, you can still root against the great RED SOX as they continue their season. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-09-2007
Harry Truman??? Bobby??? :-(Gwen10-08-2007
Re: 24515 The quote is from a speech made by Adolf Hitler on March 16, 1941. www . hitler . org/speeches/03-16-41 . htmlGuestPresque Isle10-08-2007
Answer.. Frum the Harvard School uv Biznizz..The bank.. in both casesBobby C.10-08-2007
BC I guess you got me there. I was lucky, I carried the M1 for a couple years before they gave us that damn mongrelized M14. The earlier ones would blow the bolt out the back of the reciever. If you mishandled it the slightest bit you broke the stock at the wrist. Or if that wasn't enough the damn barrel on the early ones was prone to bending. And the comb of the stock was wrong. I fired it for record the first time and wound up black and blue. Have you noticed I am Biased¿ :DÄrch10-08-2007
Arch It's like this..a guy has a John Deere and another guy has a Farmall..John Deere might be a better tractor..but the guy with the Farmall manages to pay the bank every year and the other guy goes broke..who wins ?Bobby C.10-08-2007
Arch.. you get good at what you got. I'm still alive.Bobby C.10-08-2007
BC Your taste in sniper weapons is off a mite. The forerunner of the M14 is a hell of a lot better fer sniping. My two cents.Ärch10-08-2007
My 11 year old grandson got a partridge Sat it's been too windy, maybe this week will be better, might be better to wait a week, this is the second week for the moose hunters.Mona10-08-2007
When Deer season and Partrige season overlapped my Dad put the shotgun back in the cabinet..took the 30-30 and came back home with Partridge..heads shot off clean. He taught me how to shoot and although I never shot a Partrige ur a Deer..I qualified expert with the M-14..still a very fine sniper weapon to this day if you ask me. Which you ain't.Bobby C.10-08-2007
Mona, Locally, partridge are sadly rare. Raccoons and skunks eat their eggs. So, I take special pleasure squeezing the trigger. "Dirty Harry"Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Steve, yes a 410, a couple of them. I have never seen another rough grouse since that day. So how plentiful are they?Mona10-08-2007
Here's a spruce grouse that says "don't shoot!" Mona, what gauge shotgun do you have? ... 410? I made a mistake once, and shot a pidgeon. Not much of a drumstick.Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
The answer is yes i did many years ago, and i now know they have darker feathers and a spot under their eye, their meat is very dark, thats what gave me my first clue, I hope the statutes of limitaions has long gone by. It is illegal to shot them,I'm a crimanl!Mona10-08-2007
Arch, You know your birds. Unlike crows, the "Spruce Grouse" is semi-tame and approachable. And just like the partridge, it often freezes when humans approach, hence has been dubbed the "Fool Hen."Steve S.northern Maine10-08-2007
Oh! Pahtrige.Bobby C,10-08-2007
Has anyone ever made a boo-boo and shot a spruce partridge?Ärch10-08-2007
Steve It is Pat if you are a Downeaster, if you are from Aroostook it is Part.Ärch10-08-2007
partridge ... is that OK?Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Bobby C., PAT-ridge. "Ruffed" grouse? (brown chicken-like bird). How do you spell it?Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Ruffled Grouse?Bobby C.10-08-2007
BC I will hold my self from this and let someone else find that quote. :DÃrch10-08-2007
Seriously..if any person on here figures out who said that as part of a speech ..I will give 200.00 to the project..I jest won't eat fur awhile.Bobby C,10-08-2007
Arch..that was part of a great speech made by Bobby C... the great warrior.. was made to the Alligators lurking in the savannahs in the Everglades behind Miami in Florida. (1968)! It was the great Alligator Alley speech that nobody hardly ever remembers. It was kind of like "Sparticus to the Alligators At Copa"Bobby C.10-08-2007
Jeez thats gonna be a goobstopper if you say all that in German.Ärch10-08-2007
Yep, my kid sister advised me to get a tripod (to improve focus). My hand was never that steady.Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Paul Cyr's flying machines scare my cat! Amusing. My crows just glance upward.Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
DG transelate this fur me... "FOR the second time we enter this room for a memorial service to our people. For more than a year we have appreciated how inadequate are words to express the nation's thankfulness to its heroes. In times of long peace the memory of the terrible experiences of war, out of which rises heroism, gradually grows dim. It even happens that a whole generation knows nothing of war as such and honors its heroes without being in the least worthy of them."Bobby C.10-08-2007
DG Whoa you are hitting my limited knowledge of Deutsch. Must be my keyboard that does that. ;-)Ârch10-08-2007
Was sagst du jetz? Jeeze..DG saw the K!Bobby C.10-08-2007
Mona, Sincerely, good luck bird hunting. But here at the "Sutter Farm Bird and Weed Refuge," I haven't run into a ruffled grouse in ages. What's up with that?Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Flyrod It is just too damn easy as Paul Cyrs pictures show! Don't mind me I am from an era where you could get away with murder easier than shooting a moose. :-(Ärch10-08-2007
Geheimnis? Warum, mein Herr? Was ist die Antwort? Du bist so unsinig und comisch. Shamen sie sich.....Oder, hast du keine Zange? Was sagst du jetz?DGPI10-08-2007
Thanks Flyrod..and your brother the Moose thanks you as well..as the injuns say.. Us peeple we feed and we cloth ourselves and find ourselves shelter first..It is then and only then (and only then) that we can get a little ridiculous and start thinking. Liesure time rules. It brought BACK those dumb freaken' Muslims while we were sippin' on that Starbucks crap and runnin' our mouths about freedom. Back when I was a kid the world's elite did the same thing to make us belive the Russians were the bad guys..They were! But so were we...and the average joe wuz dead meat hangin' on the end of a very sinister looking hook. The Mooses are protected because they are "The Kings Deer" PS This post iz not political..it is philosophikal.Bobby C.10-08-2007
We have moosemeat at our home many times, it's very good and not much different than beef, I like venison as well, total different taste. The amount of meat you get from a small moose(about600 lbs) makes a lot of good meals for families. That is the size we had at our house. i will be going bird hunting this week, I do like them as well.Mona10-08-2007
Sally, Paul Cyr deserves accolades for his photos. My favorite is at #24245. A neighbor caught me buying bird food today and asked if those crows were "mine." On close examination, I see that four of them are.Steve S.Reach Road10-08-2007
Re; Poll Question - I have helped control the moose population "several" times in years past... and fed the throngs in the process!FLYROD10-08-2007
DG Es ist ein Geheimnis.Ärch10-08-2007
Arch...What's with the umlaut over the "A"? Das ist nuer Deutsch.....DGPI10-08-2007
Oh, what a beautiful Sunrise that Paul took. We don't see things like that here. All though I am not up at that hour either :D . Now about the Web Cams. To me, when they are outside they are not a so called "private viewing". I love to see the area. I think of it this way. I live down South and even when I am up there I could never see the amount of beautiful land from the road. I think with Paul and the Cams we see some beautiful area. I am all for it. All we see down here is flat and below sea level. I love to see the mountain and all it's beauty. When Paul takes flight it must be a beautiful rush as he glides over the area. God Bless him and all who takes wonderful pictures. Now, Dear Webmaster keep up the great work you do. I really enjoy this site. Love all the funny comments and the round about ways to say something. I can read between the lines and I love it. B.C. Arch, D.G. & Steve you crack me up at times. I know there are others that are great to read. Thanks..... :-) :-) :-)Sally (Sarah) LadybugMandeville, La.10-08-2007
BC I know what you are looking for and it can't be posted here on the family page. ;-) ;-) ;-)Ärch10-08-2007
Oooopppsss Should have said it is a etc:Ärch10-08-2007
I knew what it was Arch ..but it ain't what I wuz looking for. Try again.Bobby C.10-08-2007
DG A pic of him and his $5M hat and it was a beaver felt stove-pipe hat.Ärch10-08-2007
DG I think that it was a beaver felt stovepipe hat.Ärch10-08-2007
Arch....wondering if Lincoln was wearing a beaver or stove pipe hat on the 14th of April when someting (hmmmmm, can't quite remember what it was)interrupted the play.DGPI10-08-2007
BC....Herumph? Haven't heard that expression since the days of big, fat, rich men with vest and spats from the Robber Baron days of the 1890s.DGPI10-08-2007
Anoher picture of P.Burtt.. this time enjoying some Gaulloises en Paris (the only thing she'll smoke besides a good cigar)..the morning coffee iz invisable.Bobby C,10-08-2007
Daisy, That is a beutiful picture, What a setting for enjoying that coffee.Mona10-08-2007
Boy, this is the place I want to have my morning coffee!! Arch, that was a good one on Bobby C!!daisy10-08-2007
BC Is this what you wanted to see¿ÄRCH10-08-2007
I have never seen a dry Beaver..Has anyone on here ever seen a dry Beaver? Could you post a pic? This is a Paul Cyr Picture but the Beaver is wet.Bobby C.10-08-2007
Holy Cripes! NO! NO! DG . Don't talk like that! Have you got no sense uv self preservation at all? Some big wig is gonna read that and say,"Harumpph!We'll see about that crap!Those little twerps!" They will then proceed to declare the Bank intersection a "key" security area and put up their own cam and won't let anybody else have one..then they will ride down the street in Limos and nationalize your office window and then raise your taxes to pay for it all. :-(Bobby C.10-08-2007
By the way, I champion the cause for webcams along Main St. I understand the invasion of privacy concept, but believe nothing private goes on Main St. BUT....would want Webmaster to have full control on its operation. That means no police/fire/city interference.DGPI10-08-2007
An email I received that I happen to agree with: On Wednesday, October 3 President Bush vetoed H.R. 976, legislation enacted by Congress to fund a $35 billion expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The legislation will return to the House, which will vote first to override the veto. House leaders have scheduled that vote for October 17 in order to allow them more time to milk the issue politically while continuing to put intense pressure on fellow Congressmen to join them in overriding the veto. This legislation carries an especially punitive tax on handmade cigars - a tax that will unequivocally cause the cigar industry to atrophy. Don't misunderstand, this isn't about just paying a little more for cigars and showing a little compassion. With the stroke of a pen, if the House successfully overrides the veto, this legislation will wipe out many retailers and distributors, put in jeopardy thousands of American jobs and literally hundreds of thousands more in Central America. Though it's supporters shout that those who don't support it are heartless child-haters, this legislation is the opposite of compassionate, and punitive taxation without representation like this is tyrannical. This federal cigar tax is the single biggest threat the tiny cigar industry has ever faced. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-08-2007
No Daisy It is from friends In the Rockies!! isn't it beautiful just a place to dream and imagine being there..JH10-07-2007
JH, did you take that picture? Where is the scene located? Thanksdaisy10-07-2007
This may be the remains of an oxen that pulled the rocks and stumps on the Sutter Farm, Spring 1858.Steve S.Reach Road10-07-2007
pretty time of the year everywhere :-)jh10-07-2007
Cameras here in the Sacramento area have been operating a number of years at high-traffic intersections. True, they have been put to the test, however to date they are up and working well. Haven't heard of a protest for a long time.JimcFolsom, CA10-07-2007
Here's a view from the Harold N. Flagg Memorial Bridge (Aroostook River Bridge, north of Presque Isle), rebuilt 1981-83 and dedicated in 1993 to the MDOT engineer who built her. I notice she trembles a little under a loaded potato truck.Steve SAroostook River Bridge10-07-2007
My discussion thread "Environmental History of the Aroostook River" doesn't get many reads. I admit, it's semi-technical. Maybe I'll write a booklet, and push it among your children and grandchildren who have an interest in biology and environmental chemistry.Steve S.Reach Road10-07-2007
daisy, Thanks ... crustaceans (lobster) and amphibians (my favorite noisy water dwellers) are very sensitive to insecticides and dissolved metals. Seems even the Atlantic Ocean can't dilute toxic runoff down to "parts per billion." A part per billion is a teaspoon per million gallons of water.Steve S.Reach Road10-07-2007
Brenda, I'm sure looking forward to the concert, my bother saw them in Sacramento and loved the show, we don't get them on our cable any more and I miss them. Do hhave quite a few videos, but it isn't the same. I lived in Columbus, Ind. in52 and 53, eons ago.mona10-07-2007
Looking at the weather up there 52° up there, it is 91° here in N Texas at 4:20 your time.Arch10-07-2007
RE: clean water. there is a half page article in today's Washington Post on Long Island Sound and its lobstermen. For thos of you interested in pollution's impact on multiple economic systems, it is an informative article. It seems warmer waters and pesticides sprayed to kill mosquitoes (remember Rachel Carson and DDT?) carrying the West Nile virus are probable culprits in the die off of lobster. Divers have found places where the dead lobster were piled a foot deep. Keep working for clean water, Steve!daisy10-07-2007
I agree with All about the new web cam.. it would be best to keep Jeff in Charge! He does a great job! :-)JH10-07-2007
Mona I see where you are going to see the Gaithers,,When they come to Indianapolis I go to see them they are so awsome.Brenda10-07-2007
I have quite the abundance of them growing all over the place this year.CarmaHollis10-07-2007
These things will even grow in your driveway.CarmaHollis10-07-2007
Thanks DG ... I even witnessed a City Public Works truck climbing Blake St. wasting SALT! Already 32 degrees, one spout was spreading on the center, the opposite spout was literally pouring it into the GUTTER. And here's where it's destined.Steve S.Reach Road10-07-2007
Arch, re: 24458, I think the new cam will be capable of the same resolution (or better) as the Katahdin and Scenic cams are set to. As the project gets closer to completion I should be able to give you a better idea.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-07-2007
Smile, have fun and stay warm....it's cold out there today!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-07-2007
off to hike katahdin in all it's beauty today!!smileHOUSATONIC, MA10-07-2007
Harriet, I didn't know you and Dena were born just 2 days apart, Happy Birthday!, Won't make to the Early Thanksgiving, I will be coming down the next weekend for the Gaither concert in Portland, I'm going to miss seeing everyone. have fun as I know you will and what great news that Latitia may be able to attend.Mona10-07-2007
Steve S....Don't hold back on any letters to the editor you'd like to write; the local paper is devoid of those letters which express public opinion. Many are nonsense letters from politicians who write only to self-aggrandize their phony efforts (lip service) Need more from regular citizens who have complaints about the way in which local and state governments wildly misspend---with impunity, I might add---public funds.DGPI10-07-2007
Dan E...I knew darn well you'd know most of the movie-trivia answers. About Stalag 17.....Yes, Peter Graves was the bad guy and the chess board was the place. Don't forget that when a message was available, Graves tied a knot in the light cord above. It was Otto Preminger, another great director, who was the Sergeant Schultz and the one scooping up the messages to deliver to the camp commandant. Because of the two directors(Preminger and Stroheim)who played parts from time to time, I often think of the two movies, Stalag 17 and Sunset Boulevard at the same time.DGPI10-07-2007
Arch and BC...Yes, I know the argument concerning public videocaming...invasion of privacy. The argument is valid. Governments like nothing better than a chance to peek into our bedrooms, if you will. BC is also correct in wanting to keep any endeavor private; including any government (local, state or federal) is simply inviting trouble, eventually opening the door to a cockroach-like takeover.DGPI10-07-2007
Mona, I told almost the same story on here a couple of years ago. I didn't remember that your fist and I had almost the same birthday. I was born just after midnight on the 8th so Mum and Dad had to drive in that 8" of snow to get to the hospital. I am told the power was out at the PI General Hosp. My elders said that the day before the storm was so hot they had planned to wear bathing suits into the potato fields. That must have been quite an ordeal for you. There is nothing like birthday spankings by a whole potato picking crew. I was attacked many a year until my siblings learned not to tell anyone it was my birthday.Harriet (L) B10-06-2007
Hey Webmaster Jeff any chance that the new cam will have the same viewing area as the Katahdin cam? I use Firefox so after I open up the cam I can right click and can enlarge it as much as I need too. Obviously the larger the format the less pixcelling I get. Maybe as large as the Mic-Mac cam, yah I know bandwidth,Ratz. ;-)Arch10-06-2007
On the lighter side ... I dropped off for my crows a "family pack" of USDA Choice Beef Chuck Short Ribs. Even with their neighbors (unsolicited) help, they hammered at it all day. Costs more than that $5.21 to get into a zoo.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
DG, To think I pay for "city services" on the Reach Road, and TAMC on Academy St. pays nothing. You just bumped a crows' nest.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
Bobby, good points. Maybe we should keep to ourselves... DG, I didn't know that about TAMC and taxes. I assume they don't have to pay any because they're a non-profit? It's amazing how much money a "non-profit" can make. DG, it would be interesting to get your input in our Maine Health Care topic in the discussion forums.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-06-2007
Amen to that.Arch10-06-2007
I'd be very careful here and let the Webmaster handle sponsership and not talk about it much..private business is generally ok..but you just can't go after money..if the city or the county gives you enough of it..and things catch fire and go well for the site..they will want to take over and control content..which means our bags would be out in the street. Practically need a contract with every government donation to protect the site and even that won't protect the free for all we got goin' on here. Pay the ninteen hundred..it might take a while on our own ..or maybe not. Keep the advertising cheap,easy and fun. Getting permission from generous people to put up a cam is the most important part of the task.Bobby C.10-06-2007
DG, RE 24438...Yes, I do indeed remember Erich von Stroheim. A great director as well as an actor. Peter Graves was the snitch in Stalag 17, and he conveyed the information via a chess board. But without looking it up, I can't tell you who Sgt. Schultz was. Howz dat?Dan EArlington, MA10-06-2007
As I was looking at JH'S entries yesterday with the snow, it brought back a special memory for me. 54 years ago today I gave birth to my first child at the base hospital in Presque Isle, during the night it started to snow, when it got done the next day we had 8 inches of very wet heavy snow, there was no power in PI, the base hospital had generators, but we only had lights in the halls, none in our rooms.Mona10-06-2007
I continue to learn locally. So TAMC contributes nothing to Presque Isle's Tax Assessor, yet we (who do) foot the bill for snow removal?Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
DG I am all for anything that helps fight crime, but you hear more and more everyday about these so called speed cams that are voted out fast. No matter what kind of cam except red light cams, they are perceived as invasions of privacy especially when the tax payer is footing all or part of the bill.Arch10-06-2007
Cam cord Dave P. office and some of the other he has working there especially those that do home care it is a sham sometimes what they charge and the waste.. yet taxes support it... even a church has to pay it's own snow removal and the PINH has too so why is the hospital so special... :mad:Former Tamc employee...10-06-2007
If I were in charge of city business, I certainly would consider using the COM cameras for Main St. surveillance and most certainly would pay for the service....Subcontracting the video surveillance is a heck of a lot cheaper than the city doing the operation by itself...DGPI10-06-2007
DG, Stop that! I'll be back-logged for a year on letters to the editor.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
Bingo! If the Caribou Chamber of Commerce already supports the Caribou cam, I think the PI Chamber could and should follow suit. Both Chambers are non-profit entities (I think), and non-profits may be the only organizations that can solicit area municipalities for support.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
Speaking of the city and taxes.....The TAMC (The Automatic Money Company)people refuse to pay one cent of property tax because they don't have to (tax exempt). It (the hospital) demands and receives all city services---plowing, fire and police, etc.---,but refuses to pay any part of the $500,000 it's assessed. No business in town is more lucrative, with all the padded bills, unecessary testing and procedures, etc., yet refuses to donate any part of the assessed $500,000. It's shameful..........almost criminal.DGPI10-06-2007
DG, I think that's a good idea! This site does, afterall, promote the city of Presque Isle and Aroostook County as a whole. Not to mention assisting the PIPD in the apprehension of bench-bandits. Maybe Norma could pull some strings down there at City Hall and get the city to make a donation. Maybe the PI Chamber would like to chip in? The Caribou Chamber is funding a big part of the Caribou Cams, having recognized how well it promotes the area. NMDC? Maybe a local business would like to buy an ad-spot on the new camera? Any takers? Going once, going twice..... Maybe we need to hire Bobby C. as our Ad-Sales exec. :-) :-) :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-06-2007
DG & Steve Remember that there are members of our society that consider such cams as an invasion of privacy and would and do fight "surveillance" cameras. Red light cams yes, surveillance NO.Arch10-06-2007
DG, Your thought causes me to think. Just paid my Presque Isle property taxes in an effort not to be named in "the book" (Annual Report -- delinquent taxpayers). An interesting and timely study would be "to what organizations DOES our City donate to, and how much?"Steve S.Presque Isle10-06-2007
Here's a look downstream today on the Aroostook River, toward Parkhurst Siding. The dark speck on the river is a Common Loon. I've since learned how to use the zoom feature. Sorry.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
Ya, know...seems to me that the city would help sponser the new camera, because it can be used as a surveillance device for the downtown area. I'd rather believe they'd be happy to do so.DGPI10-06-2007
Dan E.....Well, you could look it up now that you've admitted you couldn't remember. Recall Erich von Stroheim? Here's another movie trivia for you: Who was the "bad" American in Stalag 17 and how did he convey information escape information to the Nazis in the POW camp. Who was the "Sergeant Schulz" of Stalag 17 (who played the part)?DGPI10-06-2007
Hey, Bobby C, here the banks give loans to the illegals so they can buy their own houses!! Since so many of them work in the construction trades, they take a single family home, enlarge it, and you will see as many as ten vehicles sitting in the dooryard ('excuse me - driveway! ;-) )at night. You are a resourceful devil though!daisy10-06-2007
daisy, The National Forests in California are home to Mexican meth makers. It's more lucrative than picking raisin grapes or peaches.Steve S.Reach Road10-06-2007
Daisy I rented the house in Florida to four of them families fur 3200.00 a month (sublet) I pay owner 1400.00 (she lives in Montreal)and she has no idea that I don't live there anymore. I now live underground at Aroostook State Park and have tapped into their water and electricity.Bobby C.10-06-2007
Daisy The most we see here is 3 or 4 families to a rent house or apartment. I have never heard of them camping out.Arch10-06-2007
A tid-bit from the area I live in. The neighborhoods here are mingled with parks; some of these parks are being used in ways you would not expect. There was an article in our community paper with pictures about how they are being used: for underground living quarters !! The article states that it is suspected that they are home to illegals who work as day laborers. Arch, does your area have similar stories?daisy10-06-2007
Some Autumn Colors from this afternoon. I presume the vehicles along the edge of the woods belong to hunters.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-06-2007
Do you remember Carol Burnett and Harvey Corman doing their version of Norma Desmond and Bill Holden... (wonderful in Stalag 13).. Carol was GREAT as Norma!!!JH10-06-2007
Wow, a farmers' market in Presque Isle, Maine!! :eek: Something I never thought I would live to see !! When I was 'coming up' every family we associated with had their own garden. We would be wise to go back to that, if we are physically capable and have enough land ... at least the grower would know WHERE their food was coming from! ;-)daisy10-06-2007
Presque Isle Farmers' Market winding down for the season.Steve S.Presque Isle10-06-2007
Daisy, Thanks for the tip. Interesting article. DG, I have no idea!Dan EArlington, MA10-06-2007
Nice article about a recent historical discovery ... Dan E make sure you read it ...daisy10-06-2007
Marilyn, Indeed, Mrs. Desmond's first name is Mabel. I had to go back to the SH to look it up, that is how CONDITIONED I am about only calling teachers by Miss/Mrs/Mr !! ;-) SPT, glad to see you checking in. If you need some sand to spread on that incline, let me know. I have a relative in that area who grew up in Castle Hill ... I can ask her to deliver it! ;-)daisy10-06-2007
Max Von Mayerling re Desmond: "She was the greatest of them all. You wouldn't know, you're too young. In one week she received 17,000 fan letters. Men bribed her hairdresser to get a lock of her hair. There was a maharajah who came all the way from India to beg one of her silk stockings. Later he strangled himself with it! " Norma Desmond on silent films: "We didn't need dialogue. We had faces!" PS This wuz all googled..I didn't even know who she was. Here is a story about a Moose who wants to be a Cow. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21138887/ I'm presently looking for a story of a Crow that wants to be an Eagle. SPT ..send your GP co-ordinates E-mail and we'll try to arrange a drop..DO NOT use smoke to mark your location ..it's the kiss of death.Bobby C.10-06-2007
Dan E....I tried to beat you to the punch about Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard", but you got me. Do you remember who Desmond's chauffeur was? No researching......DGPI10-06-2007
SPT At least we know you're alive. COM users care. Going to ground or going undrground?AL10-06-2007
Arch and Bobby C, Thanks for asking, doing OK. Got to go to ground for awhile, I have limited access and limited time to check up on PI and the COM. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but its all up hill. Send LRRP rations and basic load :cool:SPT10-06-2007
Ellen, The movie was Sunset Boulevard with William Holden and Gloria Swanson. But the character was Norma Desmond, not Mabel.Dan EArlington, MA10-05-2007
Bobby C., That thing might even scare off "big bird," our authentic raven.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
Noper.. yur both wrong..they end up like thisBobby C.10-05-2007
Arch, You trumped me, and you are correct.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
Steve Nope, they wind up like this.Arch10-05-2007
I think fuzzy woolly bear caterpillars grow up to be like this.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
How interesting that you actually knew someone named Mabel Desmond. Do you remember that she was the character who was the aging silent film star who murdered William Holden in a great old movie about Hollywood. The actress who played Mabel was the girl friend of JFK's dad. Okay, now someone tell me the name of the movie and the actress before I go mad trying to think of it.Ellen10-05-2007
Just before roosting time, I polled my crows about fuzzy woolly bear caterpillars. In a unamimous show of wings, they expressed NO dietary interest, due to the dense tufts of hairs, although one had observed a skunk rolling one around on the ground, to wear the fuzz off. When I asked my flock if these insects could predict winter severity, they cawed so loud at me I'll presume that's just a wive's tail.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
here you goJH10-05-2007
Marilyn, With all the crows around here, I don't see any fuzzy woolly bear caterpillars. It's my understanding, however, that if the brown stripe is thick, winter weather will be mild. If the brown stripes are narrow, winter will be severe.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
Can anyone tell me about the old tale of the brown stripe on the wooly caterpillar. If the brown stripe is wide, does that mean bad winter or easier not so cold winter? Or does it mean more or less snow? Just wondering!!MarilynColchester. vt10-05-2007
Webmaster ... Just took advantage of your Health Care thread in the Discussion Area ... in an effort to make even more friends.Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
Yes here it we can see Rainer from our yard but not Mt Baker.. still wierd for snow this early.. :confused:JHWA.10-05-2007
Daisy, Is that Mabel Desmond that you are talking about? She and her husband Jerry lived in the Mobile Home park across the street from us and I used to baby sit for them. Very nice people. He was also my substitute(sp?)teacher off and on.MarilynColchester,Vt10-05-2007
Whoa, Judy! Dang!! Northern Maine doesn't get its winters so early after all! :-(daisy10-05-2007
WELL winter bypassed Fall... here in our Mountain passes 20 inches of SNOW at Mt Baker! ski area.. the possums have a dark color to their coats and older folks say it means more rain than snow last year possums had white fur! lots of snow .. who knows.. maybe that is why those HONEY bees built there hive so high on the farm there in Maine maybe DEEEEEEP snow this winter.. :DJH10-05-2007
Yes, Daisy I am from MH and know "Pril" as we call her well. A beautiful woman also. Bart and Kim's Aunt :-)Rebecca Lunney Guernsey10-05-2007
Steve, it does indeed.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-05-2007
Webmaster ... "remote control." does that mean I could scan for crows in the parking lots?Steve S.Reach Road10-05-2007
Google maine hysterical if you haven't seen this already. Watch the videos. They are hilarious.GuestWest Texas10-05-2007
Folks, the pledge page for the PTZ remote control camera on top of Key Bank in Presque Isle is up. Not a cheap project, but we've got a good start already! http://www.crownofmaine.com/keybankptzWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-05-2007
I just rec'd my 10/03 Star Herald. An article about the former employees of Blossoms (remember the florist that was part of Symthes?) opening their own store ... when my mother was alive, we always ordered flowers from there ... glad to see those talented people have gone forward. Rebecca, you were from Mars Hill, correct? The salute to seniors column honors Priscilla and Carl Smith Sr; she was a music teacher ... perhaps you had her? Arch, remember Mrs. Desmond? Her pics in the paper this week.daisy10-05-2007
For anyone that's interested, I've set up a group in the Discussion Area titled Maine Health Care. Those of you that live in Maine probably understand what a mess the health care system in this state is. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion. Share your thoughts, stories, etc. If you're having trouble registering in the Discussion Forum, please email me and I'll get you set up. Thanks. http://www.crownofmaine.com/discussions/viewforum.php?f=8WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-05-2007
BC :D Steve :eek:Bobby C.10-05-2007
BC :eek: Steve :DRebecca10-05-2007
Bobby C., I'll see if they'll eat pumpkin. These are probably the only crows for miles that know the sound of a refrigerator door.Steve SutterReach Road10-05-2007
Roland Cyr sent me this picture of Mars Hill Mt to share with everyone: Photo taken from the State Road just beyond Hanson Lake, or about 13 miles as a crow flies from the mountain.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-05-2007
Man! that last one of mine wuz dumb but it was fun..so who cares? :rolleyes:Bobby C.10-05-2007
Re 24371 Hey! That's a good picture Steve..Will Crows eat little pumpkins? Iz it hard to find little pumpkins like that?Bobby C.10-05-2007
Hey three cases of Lonestar long necks each will work.Arch10-04-2007
ARCH..There is some old LRRP peeples hanging around in front of 7-11 we could use to find him..I think it's a three case job...eachBobby C.10-04-2007
Been a while since we heard from SPT, gonna have to send out an SAR team.Arch10-04-2007
SPT..?Bobby C.10-04-2007
Here's the modest lunch I prepared for the crows today. They sure love red hot dogs ... and they're so colorful taking off.Steve S.Reach Road10-04-2007
The Grass Boys names is Brent and Neil thier father name was Bryant. He paseed away a few years ago.MVCBlaine10-04-2007
KBS... yah.. I know.. but I can't say cause she would flip out on the 50ish thing you jest posted and have somebody fly down here and bust a cap in my in my a$$. We got a deal..we don't mention birthdays anymore..fed up with the whole year being hogged up by the birthdays of famous peeple and crap like Labor Day. Can't even hardly work three days in a row anymore. signed Bobby C. ScroogeBobby C.10-04-2007
the Grass boys from Mars Hill, can't remember their 1st names, appreciate your comments, thanks..........Paul CyrP. Isle10-04-2007
Paul, Whose farm has the flags on their harvesting equipment? I think that's so great! I love those pictures! I hope you include some of those in next year's calendar. Thanks for keeping the memories alive for us all!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine10-04-2007
Bobby, Do You know who's Birthday it is today? SHE maybe turning 50ish. Hint this may also be your relative. KBSKBSPI10-04-2007
Florida and Texas ain't tho. ;-)Arch10-04-2007
Georgia is smart.Bobby C.10-04-2007
PAUL That is just a great photo. You are the man. Rebecca and Daisy Thanks for the kind words. I think my little girl, Georgia, inherited a good part of that devilishness. Here's an example: She was mad at my wife, Tara, and decided she wasn't going to speak to her. Tara: When are you going to talk to me again? Georgia (huffily): In two weeks. Tara: (trying to get her to talk): Two weeks, eh? Wow, that's a long time. You're going to be a big girl by then. What are you going to do when you get as big as I am? Georgia: I'm gonna step on you. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-04-2007
daisy, If prime farmland (with ample rainfall) ever gains equal protection (as a food security issue) with wetlands (an established environmental issue), the engineers would be quite challenged on where in central Aroostook they could put a bypass.Steve S.Reach Road10-04-2007
Danny's father's name was Ken and Dan named his son Ken also. Dan & Lucille are super nice people, they were my neighbors for a few years. Nice picture, Steve.pac10-04-2007
Thanks DGArch10-04-2007
If Danny lived in Mapleton it is probably him.Arch10-04-2007
Arch....No, Bud Stewart was not Dan Stewart's father. Different gene pool.DGPI10-04-2007
Rebecca, Your entry about P Burtt's wife and daughter are right on target ... if that is his baby pic, then he's probably right good looking in his own right! ;-) Steve, with all the land in Aroostook, the engineers cannot figure a way to avoid cutting farms in half? Shame of them!daisy10-04-2007
Arch, Not sure, but that sound's right. Danny and I have two things in common: PIHS Class '68, and both of us could be in the crosshairs of the proposed bypass.Steve S.Reach Road10-04-2007
Steve Is that the Danny Stewart whose Dad was a State Trooper.Arch10-04-2007
Stopped by Stewart Farms to pick up a Halloween pumpkin for the crows. I asked Danny's employee to take this shot. I think I just saw one of my birds flip me the wing.Steve S.Stewart Farms10-04-2007
Paul Cyr, Great photo. Stopped by Channel 8 to pick up a Potato Pickers Special 2008 Calendar (that you contributed to). After getting through all the security, I said to the lady "this place sure has changed since I worked here." She made the mistake of asking when. All she could think to say was "gosh."Steve S.10-04-2007
Prayer request: a young soldier whose family we know has two weeks left on her tour in Iraq, please take the time to pray for her safety, during these last days in that part of the world.daisy10-04-2007
P Burtt, you have the twinkle of a devil in your eye - now I'll enjoy your posts even much more - what a precious little bundle and beautiful Mrs. Bart, I know you won't spank me next summer, but I will come see you guys. Happy Belated Snar :cool:Rebecca10-04-2007
careful BC I know where those mafia boys live and I know where your curtain is ;-) Had a big bull moose walk thru the yard yesterday - still not a pretty colored as the ones home.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey10-04-2007
Paul, that is one glorious picture!daisy10-04-2007
P. Burtt, here's the county version of the flag early this a.m. .........Paul CyrP. Isle10-04-2007
Come on down FLYROD..bring your own coffee..Webmaster don't know I'm here.. I'm sitting on he dock..hurry up! I gotta leave soon after he reads this..Bobby C.10-04-2007
Would luv to be having a cup of coffee in front of the Island Falls (Pleasant Pond) webcam this morning! :-)FLYROD10-04-2007
24360 KBS Sharlene. Yah.. kept you out of trouble..but where was she when me and Earl Rideout needed her? You must have been a full time job.Bobby C.10-03-2007
A rare glimpse uv the potato mafia.Bobby C.10-03-2007
BC Snarlene is a nick name for Sharlene, who for almost the last 38 years (the 18th of this month)has been keeping me out of trouble. KBSKBS10-03-2007
Arch, Thanks. I slowed way down at Buck's. It just "felt" like I was close.Steve S.Reach Road10-03-2007
Steve I checked With Neal C and he set me straight, his memory is a 1000% better that mine. He said that the tanks were across from Bucks Construction. Here is an aerial photo of the U driveway where they were. Neal said that they were used by Underwood Oil Co. possibly owned by Cities Service Oil. (Citgo) Obviously the tanks are not there now.Arch10-03-2007
This iz awful! "Snarlene's" BD Happy Birthday!..but please help me with this..what's your real first name..I can't trust none of these guys on here.Bobby C.10-03-2007
Becky, Happy belated birthday. We will do the spanking and speech later. Yesterday the 2nd was Snarlenes BD. KBSKBSSpragueville10-03-2007
P. Burtt....Re 24344 While Troy may have been the home of Uncle Sam, he was born here in Arlington. So folks around here claim him as a native son. There is an Uncle Sam statue in the center of town.Dan EArlington, MA10-03-2007
that was fur PBurttJH10-03-2007
OK Ok beautiful wife and precious baby girl.. some how i pictured you with RED hair.. anyway THIS earns a generous donation to webmaster's new project!!!! OUR BabyJudy HardyTacoma10-03-2007
Paul, Sorry I forgot, I'll send you an e mail right now.Mona10-03-2007
Mona: Are u there?paul conley10-03-2007
P Burtt Rome somewhat recovered..why not Troy.. death of cities is not permanent..the death of the men who admire themselves for running them ..iz very permanent.Bobby C.10-03-2007
Stopped by an area water testing lab today. Gave up on finding the "tank farm." Cindy mentioned that nitrate tests were really down this summer. We conjectured a dry summer might be the reason. Area rainfall (May 1 to September 30) was down 3.5 inches this summer from normal. How many of you test your home wells for nitrate (and bacteria)?Steve S.Reach Road10-03-2007
They say I look a lot like her (my baby, not my wife). Lucky her (my wife, not my baby). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
JH Here is my personal pic. Handsome, eh? (Much to Bobby's chagrin). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
C-J and Marilyn, Just talked to Sylvia, we had a great chat and she was so pleased that each of you sent greetings. She is doing ok under the circumstances.Mona10-03-2007
I try to know my bridges. The "iron" bridge on Park St. was built 1902, the "concrete" bridge on State St. was constructed in 1907. The covered wooden bridge north of Presque Isle was built in 1855, much to horses' delight. It was lost a couple times to ice outs, but may have remained wooden until the early 1930s. Sorry I don't have the exact year.Steve S.Reach Road10-03-2007
Hi DAISY Troy is a neat city (the Home of Uncle Sam): maintaining a Capra-esque look and a fairly strong cultural backbone (with the Troy Music Hall - one of the best in the world - and quaint shops and fine restaurants). If you want to see it, it was the location for the movie "Ironweed" with Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson (authored by William Kennedy, a local author). It is about 1/2 hour away from where I live and it is where I received part of my education (at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute which is located in Troy - I also taught there for a while). It is also, sadly, a dying city suffering like many old, small cities from a pernicious underground drug culture. Its business culture has also been depleted by the many influences that have diverted attention away from Mainstreet and Small Town, USA across the country. But it's trying to survive, though it is difficult right now to determine if Troy is in its last throes or if it is gearing up for a recovery. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
Holy Moly! ...I can't believe PI got two bridges over 100 years old.. Cripes! How old am I DG? This iz bad news.Bobby C.10-03-2007
JH re P Burtt He won't post a picture ..ever..ever. Like me ..He's one of the worlds ugliest peeple... by Greco Roman standards.. Atilla the Hun wuld have thought him attractiveBobby C.10-03-2007
Bobby you are HOOT! Laughing with you and Arch.. P.Burtt still hasn't sent his own personal picture!!! to us... ;-)Judy HardyTacoma, Wa.10-03-2007
P Burtt, I thought of you, when I was looking through the listings on public tv, b/c there was one titled: Remembering Downtown. It covered Troy, NY and a couple of other towns north of NYC. There is even a quiz to test your memory of the area in 50s/60s. ;-) I know, Phil, you were just a babe then!daisy10-03-2007
Not to change the subject, but ... I happened to catch a program on public television last night - DC area - that I thought some COMers might be interested in. It was titled: My Girlfriends Quilt and the topic was women & cancer and the healing opportunity/process created by that crisis. It was done in 2004,so some of you may very well have seen it; if you haven't, it is worth a look. The women formed quilting bees and worked on them as a group. Some beautiful results! In this area it is available via public tv: http://www.wmht.orgdaisy10-03-2007
Pac.. I was just joking..about the crown being time consuming..It's just (for some strange reason) I enjoy it more than most of my more serious work. The Crown gives me a break.Bobby C.10-03-2007
RE 24327 P. Burtt Go ahead and chuckle.. you passive aggressive twerp..I really don't know what we would do without you. You are fun...and a closet liberal. BTW..I have no political affiliations. I iz jest one big American.. and I donate to everybody to keep a balance uv power.Bobby C.10-03-2007
BC.. is the Crown your full-time job now? I'm only saying that cuz you said on here one time "the crown is all I do now". Well, that's OK, gives you and us something to look forward to???!!! Ha!pac10-03-2007
Arch, will do. The page for the project should be up and running in the next day or so. Nobody should send any money yet, just pledges until we know if we'll get enough to cover the project. As usual, Bobby's fast donations have the project off to a great start!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-03-2007
Jeff Let her rip.Arch10-03-2007
Webmaster..can't seem to get a bite on that cam...so let's just do it..(my solution to everything)..why Im always broke but never poor.Bobby C.10-03-2007
BC....both the State St. and Park St. bridges were built over 100 years ago. So, the jury is still out over which one she was talking about....DGPI10-03-2007
RE Bridge 24322 Frsnces P Kies Wood What bridge qualifies DG ?Bobby C.10-03-2007
Steve...By all means, attend the meeting; the Society always welcomes new blood. I rarely attend.DGPI10-03-2007
Steve..I gave the meeting some context.Bobby C.10-03-2007
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life. Brooke Shields (In her speech at the "Al Gore Really DID Invent the Internet" convention. She was second speaker, just after Bobby C.) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
Bobby No, no, I don't want to argue about it with you... but you won't mind if I chuckle. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
Frances, The Presque Isle Bridge over the Presque Isle Stream was built in 1902. It may have been one of the earliest in the area built out of iron.Steve S.Reach Road10-03-2007
Bobby, I see that poll question was still on the Caribou pages. I've updated it now. As for the new cam, I'm still chewing on the idea of putting a ptz cam on the top of Key Bank in PI. Already got permission from the ISP. What does everyone think? If Bobby thinks we need a project I may put up a fund-raising page like we did for the Mars Hill cam. Be nice to get it up and running before winter :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-03-2007
re Poll question. Yah Webmaster ..it got me ..I'm seeing it in my sleep. What' up with the new cam? We needs a project..as pogo might say.Bobby C.10-03-2007
Bobby, glad you like the Acronis software...it's a great package. Are you still seeing that old poll question on the website?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-03-2007
I am from Presque Iale. I have not been back for 60 years I have family living their My grandfather was Lee Vie Wood He bilt thr bridge in Presque Isle and it is still being use today. It is over 100 years old. :-)Frsnces P Kies WoodAZ10-03-2007
You did the right thing P. Burtt.. Al Gore was instrumental in freeing up certain elments of this vast network for public use. You gotta study a little bit to understand the difference between the internet and the worldwide web and E-mail and how it all came about. Gore wanted an information super-highway and (more or less) he got it with the help of many others. If you want to argue about this ..send me an airplane ticket and I'll come over to your place and..Bobby C.10-03-2007
Bobby Let's hope his webbing has gotten a LOT stronger over the years, or some innocent bystander is going to have a whole lotta human falling down on him. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
ARCH Not by me. I ascribed it to Al Gore. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
Does it help the local economy to shop at locally owned merchants? Yes 90.7% A little 5.0% No 3.7% Not Sure 0.7% Total votes: "460" Webmaster..what the hey! ...460 votes! Jeeze! we're famous..if 460 peeple read the crap we write and are qualified to vote..the sky is the limit. I gotta go get a sandwich..Bobby C.10-03-2007
P BURTT That quote has been variously ascribed to The Shrub, Al Gore, John Kerry and Dan Quale BC While you are at it make ma a sammitch.Arch10-03-2007
Mona: What type of surgery did Gay have and how is she doing?paul conley10-03-2007
C-J I'm was gonna give ya a ring! Too busy this week with company from CT and all. Get well, that crap is bad! Thank you to you and Mona for the BD greetings. Went to the theatre to see Carmina Burana - Fantastic!Rebecca10-03-2007
Arch ..I use what is sometimes known as refrigerator logic..I hear something..on tv or otherwise..it sounds good but I don't make a judgment. I go to the refrigerator and open he door.. I think..then I make myelf a sandwich and I think some more. I sit down on the couch and eat the sandwich..and think some more..then it comes to me. That wuz BS!Bobby C.10-03-2007
Al kinda fits this nicely. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people seem bright before you hear them speak.Arch10-03-2007
P. Burtt "Mental Halitosis is destroying the environment..not polootion as we know it." Bobby C. Gore If any of you know Peter Parker..here's a confrontation between he and I when I was up there one time.Bobby C.10-03-2007
It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it. Al Gore... Vice President, Creator of the Internet, Savior of the World These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt10-03-2007
24306 Mona Mona.. I think you are some kind of freaken' saint. I am with you in your caring. I jest need some more practice at saying it. Webmaster..it's October 3rd..How come those trees in front of the Braden refuse to change? I got that Acronis program you recommended .. Now I can secure every dumb thing I've ever said and embarress the hell out of an entire army of future generations of peeple. All I need now is a rather large external usb hard drive to hold it all. :cool:Bobby C.10-03-2007
DG, I don't think I have a photo of the Hitching Post, Maybe Sue Czosnik could help you, she is Olin's daughter. I don't remember Dana Packard there, i think that came later, Did he buy the place at some point?Mona10-03-2007
Arch...thanks for the download. Mona....I'd give a king's ransom for a photo of the Hitching Post. Do you recall that Dana Packard (Mr. P)worked there?DGPI10-03-2007
Arch, N. Clark ... I'll get a photo. This could be a weed, shrub, or wetland plant exercise.Steve S.PI10-02-2007
C-J, Sorry to hear you've been sick, hope your on the mend. I spent the day in Houlton, my sister had her surgery today, she's doing ok, I had to be there at 7:30 and didn't leave until three and of course i didn't sleep last night, Gail went with me, I'll go back tomorrow. I will say hi to Sylvia for as soon as I get settled in again. Rebecca, how did you get your birthday by us? Happy belated wishes.Mona10-02-2007
Im glad someone remembers. I remembered it closer to where Bridges used to be.Arch10-02-2007
Those fuel tanks were close to the Mapleton town line by Buck Construction.N CLARKSS FL10-02-2007
DG, Are you going to tomorrow night's meeting (5:30 pm) of the Presque Isle Historical Society? If not, I'll stand in for you.Steve S.Reach Road10-02-2007
Mona....when you call Sylvia, be sure you tell her that I said hello, and give her my email address. And if you've been watching for an email from me, sorry; I've been sick in bed with the flu! I just happened to check in tonight and saw you and Marilyn chatting about my old friend. Do let me know how she's doing, health wise. Rebecca...Happy Belated Birthday!!!C-JColorado Springs10-02-2007
daisy, You're right. I just wasn't thinking, after a two-hour meeting.Steve S.Reach Road10-02-2007
Joanna was not here as in Aroostook, but the Brunswick and Bath area.Mona10-02-2007
Jeez Ain't we got enough politicos wasting our tax money, gimmie a break. Feeding perfectly good brownies (mmmmm brownies} to the birds. :DArch10-02-2007
Marilyn, Joanna was born in 1954, she was my daughter's best friend and we adopted each other and now I'm the only mom she has. She lives in Florida but had been back here a few weeks recenlty, one daughter was very badly injured in an auto accident, Joanna spent some time with Tenlee while she was there. She has some of the same health problems as Sylvia. Oh yes, you are right she was and is a very pretty woman. Sylvia has moved back here and lives in Fort Fairfield, and I need to call her soon.Mona10-02-2007
It is called being pre-occupied, Steve! ;-) You were still recounting the explainations you just heard!daisy10-02-2007
Confound it! Leaving the Caribou meeting, why didn't I pick up a doggie bag of taxpayer-paid brownies and cookies for the crows. What's wrong with me?Steve S.Reach Road10-02-2007
Mona, Yes, Sylvia has a brother named Gilbert. Married to Alma Drake, I believe. I know Joanna. I remember when she was born. Such a cutie and she became a very nice young woman. She used to visit with my parents often when she lived in the same apartment building that they lived in. Across from the Catholic Church in P.I. Sylvia is now in southern Maine and dealing with some serious health issues. Haven't talked to her in ages. None of the cooks names rings a bell, but its possible I might remember if I saw a picture of them taken then. I do remember a woman named Eliza who cooked some. Her son was a police officer in town. I really liked Gramps, he was always so nice to us girls.MarilynColchester. vt10-02-2007
Just posted a brief report on today's MDOT meeting in Caribou in the COM's discussions section. Standing is Jim Brown, whose (Easton Road) farm would be split in half by the likely alignment of the Presque Isle Bypass.Steve S.Aroostook Valley10-02-2007
Marilyn, I dont remember the car hops, we were to busy cooking your orders! Is that the same Sylvia Hitchcok who has a brother Gilbert? If so I know her well,I sort of adopted her younger sister Joanna. The girls I work with was Arlene and Maxine Legasse and a gal from PA. that became a life long fried, Edie Burke, she and her husband lived in the Apt. upstair at Olin's house, that has been almost 50 years, oh my.Mona10-02-2007
Mona, I was there the summer of 1958 just out of high school. Did you work with a Sylvia Hitchcock? She was a friend of mine and I took over for her when she had to quit. Did you work with the twins. Blond, pretty and very popular. Got lot more tips than the rest of us. Can't remember their names though.MarilynColchester,Vt10-02-2007
Steve It wasn't right at the tracks but back towards town, it has been too long for this old memory to remember how far.Arch10-02-2007
Marilyn, I woked at the Hitching Post several summers at night and week ends, I'm trying to remember when, probably from 58 into the early sixties. Gramp and Olin were great to work for.Mona10-02-2007
Arch, Thanks! I'll check to see if there's anything left ... above ground.Steve S.Reach Road10-02-2007
DG Here is a free photo paint program to mess with. It will give you an idea of what these programs will do. This one has a lot of effects built in. http://www.getpaint.net/Arch10-02-2007
Steve That tank farm on the Mapleton Road is/was on the PI side of where the B&A tracks cross the road. On the south side.Arch10-02-2007
RE: 27278 - great photo. The games were very exciting then. The atmosphere in the gym was electric anticipating the team running through the hoop and the band playing and the bleachers full, and I mean packed.pac10-02-2007
Thanks, Flyrod. Like some others on here today, I keep looking at those young faces and seeing someone else. Eyesight and memory ... aw, the perils of getting older ... but the alternative is not a good one, either! ;-)daisy10-02-2007
He is also the coach at the left, (dark jacket) in JRC's 24278 post.FLYROD10-02-2007
Daisy - Sorry, had a quick-finger on those posts! That is Eugene "Dint" Lovely you are asking about. Later he became Athletic Director at PIHS and did a GREAT job at it, too! He was always very willing to engage in conversation with students and you could tell he was genuinely interested and listened to what you had to say.FLYROD10-02-2007
I should have listed the entry number with my question, 'cause Flyrod added two other pics before my ? posted. #24263 is the pic I was looking at; Who is the coach on right wearing the dark jacket? Was that Wayne Hartford? Mr Keegan began his career at Ashland High School, where my father was on one of the teams he worked with.daisy10-02-2007
1968 quarter-final game, Rick Carter, Terry Condon and Mike Sponberg battle Old Town players for a rebound. PI upset Old Town 99-77.JRCPI10-02-2007
Marilyn that is the 65 JV squad my brother is in that photo and he graduated in 1966. If we are referring to the same photo.JRCPI10-02-2007
Bobby C: I was car hopping at the Hitching Post Drive In on the Houlton Road when the Rockettes came to town. They stayed in the cabins in back of the drive in. They were a wild, crazy bunch and sure kept us hopping, but boy they sure gave good tips.MarilynColchester, Vt10-02-2007
The 1967-68 team, went to the tournament as no.8 and went to the EM Finals.JRCPI10-02-2007
re#24268 Yes, that is Mr. Keegan and the picture is earlier than you thought. I recognize my clasmates in the line. #4 Conrad Clark, #9Parker Harris, #11Nathan White, and I think #12 is Curtis (Pete) Roderick. They were in my class and we graduated in 1958. This could be from "54" to "58". Can't get to my yearbook or I would send you a picture of the teams from then.MarilynColchester, Vt10-02-2007
Daisy, In the first photo the coach is Mr. Keegan and it is the JV squad probably from 64 or 65. The second picture is also the JV squad, the coach who is kneeling appears to be Larry Hallowell, but I am not sure. I am pretty sure this may be the 64 JV squad.JRCPI10-02-2007
Daisy - re:24268 That looks like Mr. Keegan....connie c.CA10-02-2007
Webmaster... the Mars Hill cam provides a lot of good weather pics..but you got to check in ..I forgot to check in ..thanks for saving that. Flyrod..When I was in high school the Rockettes came to town..we stood by the bus and invited them to a party at one of er huh the guys parent's houses. Some of them came..it was a freaken' disaster. Those guys in the pic are lined up right ..but ..I dunno ..there's something missing.Bobby C.10-02-2007
Cool fog on the Mars Hill Cam this AMWebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-02-2007
"Dint" LovelyFLYROD10-02-2007
Kinda reminds me of the Rockettes! :pFLYROD10-02-2007
DG or JRC ... who is the coach (?) standing on the right side of pic?daisy10-02-2007
Previous pic may have been the JV squadFLYROD10-02-2007
Maybe a little earlier than '68?FLYROD10-02-2007
Bobby C., I more or less found the underground oil slick. Called an "upper" on his cell and learned it's an old "tank farm" on the Mapleton Road. Anyone remember such a thing? And sure enough, Presque Isle's Mapleton Road is close to the Presque Isle Stream. Maybe that's why we made the top four.Steve S.Reach Road10-02-2007
re 24258 Mr. Sutter Steve ..That's why..if you got dentures.. you should always listen to your lowers. Dentures bieng an analogy fur a mid- managagment beaureucratic position.(It's OK..but not quite as effective as the real thing..effective like it would be to be the king of all stuff.) signed, Julius Seezer. "Some men are so fond of the shade that they think they are in trouble whenever they are in the light" ~Seneca Steve does not have THIS problem.. for sure.Bobby C.10-02-2007
I thought that was the 67/68 team, but guess I might be wrong about that. I wonder exactly who JRC is looking for.pac10-02-2007
DG, thanks however that is the 66-67 team. I am close in getting all of the PIHS appearances in the Eastern Maine Finals.JRCPI10-02-2007
JRC....Best I can do.DGPI10-02-2007
Would anyone have a team photo of the 1967-68 PIHS boy's basketball team? I am looking for a copy. ThanksJRCPI10-02-2007
Carma...What's that program that changes photos to cartoon formats?DGPI10-02-2007
Arch, You're right ... it's a "site," and I'll find it. Paul, Your great photos highlight the crows' weak points in severe sub-zero weather ... their feet. When I throw out a loaf of bread, I notice they'll sometimes stand on a slice for a few moments, while it's still room temperature. Sadly, I saw one with a deformed leg/foot (perhaps frozen in the previous winter). I named it "hoppy." The other crows let it land first, and eat briefly, before the rest of them descended from the trees. True story.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Steve I can't find anything on hazardous spills, but there is an old oil dump site in PI that they are supposed to clean up.Arch10-01-2007
Arch ... That is a great program. Julia ... My DEP contact hasn't called back yet (about the waste oil, #24221). Maybe his uppers asked "who called you?" No problem. I'll call them.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Steve Here is the boids run thru the program.Arch10-01-2007
DG, Yes ... the Wheeler Farm. Sometimes, I feel surrounded by memories.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Steve S....I haven't read my own saga of Capt. Cook for a couple of years, but I recall Cook's grandparents settling out on the Houlton Road many years before the Civil War. Also....one of the farms behind your place was once owned by the Wheeler family at the turn of the century. Marion Fillmore's father or uncle, I believe.DGPI10-01-2007
Steve S, I also have a place at the beach where I intend to spend a very restful week next week with the temps about 80 daytime and 60 at night.S. BlanchardNC10-01-2007
It can be fun playing around with those programs that can change the whole look of a photo. Here is a recent one of Old Orchard Beach in the cartoon feature.CarmaHollis10-01-2007
Steve.. under search type this in and have a look.. glumbert-smart crow there are a lot of videos on there about crows.. ;-)JUdy HardyTacoma10-01-2007
That last one looks great run thru this program I have.Arch10-01-2007
Thanks Paul, And winter scenes are best. When it's ten below, they're not very fussy about "what's for grub?"Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
incoming......Paul Cyr10-01-2007
here's another onePaul Cyr10-01-2007
Steve Use the right program (free) and you can make that pic fill your wall or anywhere in between.Arch10-01-2007
Paul, That's beautiful!!! I'll let you know if I can't convert your photo to an 8 X 10 for my living room. Thank you.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Steve re: 24236 I cheat and use a game camera..........Paul CyrP. Isle10-01-2007
DG, Was the "Captain" Cook in your latest story named "D.G." Cook, with a farm 2 miles south of the village on the Houlton Road? Funny about the initials.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
DG, I just got a pleasant letter from Roger Erskine, now living in Black Mountain, NC. I re-learned that his Reach Road home was earlier owned by a “Mrs. Knowles.” Even today, my neighbors and I recall the fields behind the house as the Knowles Farm. More important, I learned the apple trees behind the house are “Red Astrachan.” Younger COM viewers should consider planting a couple or three of this variety. You won’t regret it.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
I was just looking at some old black and white photos and thought this was interesting, It's a picture of a high school gym just constructed in Columbus Indiana in 1954, seating capacity 7,000, it cost one million dollars, can you imagine the cost today. we lived there for awhile. ( Air Force).Mona10-01-2007
Judy, That picture is beautiful, another of God's master pieces.Mona10-01-2007
Steve B., Whiteville, NC, or as they say in the south, "Wyatt-ville." One of my (two) ex-girlfriends grew up there. Close to America's best beaches. A winter cabin there has me a thinkin. My guys must be thinking "what's up with Dad?"Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
I have a similar program through Kodak. I think Paul's photos would look good if he drew them himself! lolCarmaHollis10-01-2007
Wow, Judy, the paintbowl is beautiful! Isn't it a wonder of nature that mineral deposits can create such an awesome sight!daisy10-01-2007
yellowstone paintbowlHardys10-01-2007
And Paul ... ever try sneaking up on crows? Here's one of my buds demonstrating what he (or she) thinks of photographers. Roope Farm fields are in the background.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Many thanks to Paul for all his pictures and webmaster for sending them to us. It brightens my days!pac10-01-2007
Paul Cyr, I know I've said this before, but it could stand repeating. I love the photos from the county. They bring back a lot of old memories, and, with my parents dead, I don't have to spend a lot of money travelling to see what you give me in my email. Thanks again. Steve Blanchard, Whiteville, N.C.S.BlanchardNC10-01-2007
Arch, Interesting. If that contaminated fuel reached groundwater, there's no light, air, or "friendly" bacteria to go to work on it. Remains for a long time. Dumping it should have been criminal. Opening bid on #24230 is $6.95. I'll just stick with old farm magazines. But ebay sellers are onto me ... opening bids are now $9.95.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Arch....the Free Baptist is the State St. Baptist and the First Baptist is the Bethany Baptist. I have a copy of that booklet.....good stuff. BC...If we do the movie "The House Capt. Cook Built", I'll do the the screen adaptation, directing, etc. You'll be in charge of whatever else there is.....Excuse me, someone by the name of Robert Blake is on the phone. Something about needing a boost in his career.DGPI10-01-2007
I will bet that those pits dont hold a candle to the places that a now defunct trucking company used to dump contaminated jet fuel from PIAFB. Whole truck loads at a time for years.Arch10-01-2007
I just run across a bunch of good PI stuff on Ebay.Arch10-01-2007
In the meantime, I've got my fingers crossed. A couple decades ago, depleted sand/gravel pits (just under 5 acres) were popular resting places for old oil (and pesticides). And gravel pits are generally close to (1) streams and (2) groundwater. I guess the waste could be incinerated, but don't worry, our clean air up here has plenty of "assimilative capacity."Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Julia, Appreciate the lead. Starting today, Mainers will pay an extra dollar on oil changes to help fund cleanup of four "former" contaminated waste oil storage sites (Plymouth, Ellsworth, Casco, and Presque Isle). All four are the responsibility of Portland-Bangor Waste Oil Services. Grease is mixed in, and evidently a little cyanide. Later, I should know the precise location. Can't promise a photo, unless one of these crows wants to take a crash course in aerial photography.Steve S.Reach Road10-01-2007
Hmmmmm 1 TB eh, I think that I remember Bill Gates once made a statement that people don't need anymore than 256k of memory. I got more than that in my watch. :DArch10-01-2007
Arch ..New!... er.. Kinda Seagate Barracuda 1TB 1000GB 7200.11 32MB SATA Hard drive Around $360.00 (In case you're wondering, the prefixes go kilo-, mega-, giga-, tera-, peta-, exa, zetta-, yotta. After yottabytes, the joke goes, come "kakabytes" (I'll let you figure it out). Howbig iz that? 1.6 Lieberries uv Congress ur all the pictures of Paul Cyr and DG times a gazillion. Trouble is.. you need another one for backup. To heck with it! I think I'll jest donate five bucks to a new ptz cam and let the webmaster worry about storage. That Captain Cook story iz gonna be movie material..I can tell. I know stuff.Bobby C.10-01-2007
Folks, today begins Dr. Graves' next series of writing on COM with: The House That Captain Cook Built. http://www.crownofmaine.com/dickgraves/WebmasterPresque Isle, ME10-01-2007
Marilyn, re: 24213 not sure which pic you mean but this pic was taken in Lille between Van Buren and Grand Isle..... Arch, that software gives the picture a new look........Paul CyrP. Isle10-01-2007
Arch..1 gig! My first hard drive was 40 mb and I thought I was in computer heaven.Bobby C.10-01-2007
Hey BC Remember the days of clunky hard drives with little storage? I don'tArch10-01-2007
Steve S. I'm hearing on this AM news about the 5-6 hazardous fuel contaminated sites to be cleaned up and one of those being in P. Isle. Where is it there, and what's a bit of the background of the situation? No doubt it's ages old and yards and yards of soil will have to be removed.... to be taken where? I seem to always have one more question!juliaYarmouth10-01-2007
BC has me dead to rights, those two photos were done with a piece of software that I am thinking of purchasing. It takes no computer skills at all. All you do is pick out a photo and run it thru the program. You can change the parameters in it for different looks and colors and it only takes a few seconds.Arch10-01-2007
DG that digital charcoal explosion and the other less impressive one was done by the great computer artist Alan Acher with the help of stuff (computer programs) that he iz constantly fooling around with instead of taking out the garbage and washing the dishes and cleaning the bathroom. He needs to quit that crap. He's getting ahead of me. Remember that Earl Ridout paint by numbers picture? That's how that was done. I used Paint Shop Pro, but I think Arch has added some stuff to the toolbox.Bobby C.10-01-2007
Connie....I agree; the B&W is better, much better. I do like the technique. Arch...who did the artwork?DGPI10-01-2007
Arch - that new program you have is really neat. I almost think I like the black & white photo better than the color. Wish I were more computer savvy and could come up with stuff like that!connie c.CA09-30-2007
Mona....I thought of that today when I passed. Nothing on the sign. I'll nose around tomorrow.DGPI09-30-2007
Here is the camp photo in color.Arch09-30-2007
DG, Has Slopes finally folded, nothing on their sign and no cars around.MonaEaston09-30-2007
Paul: Wish I was home to be able to see all the beautiful colors that you are capturing with your camera. That water couldn't be bluer.. Exactly where was that picture taken? Arch: I liked what your new program does. Makes the little cabin stand right out.MarilynColchester, Vt09-30-2007
One of Paul's pics run thru a new program that I just got.Arch09-30-2007
If you get one that comes with instructions, usually the instructions are, take out the garbage, wash the dishes and stuff like that. ;-)Arch09-30-2007
naah that's a wife :-(ken09-30-2007
Ken..get one that comes with instructions.Bobby C.09-30-2007
I'm Bobby's age I wouldn't know WHAT to do with a girlfrind and my Kia was paid off 2 years ago... :Dken09-30-2007
BC...I meant to say that she'll 'BE' gone a while. As far as the car payment goes, hide 'er in the bushes 'til the bank gets tired of looking for it. Better still, give your girlfriend the car to drive to Machu Picchu.....yup, that's even better. You know the old adage, "killing two birds with one st....", well, you get it, right?DGPI09-30-2007
I never saw horseradish growing in my years. BC...if you're losing sleep, perhaps your girlfriend needs a bus ticket to Machu Picchu to take a course in the art of ancient Incan pottery making. She'll gone a long time.....You need sleep.DGPI09-30-2007
And I assure you it's organic. Rootlets wrapped in wet newspaper and plastic will survive two years in the refrigerator.Steve S.Reach Road09-30-2007
KBS, you caught me. Down here for the day taking stuff out of the water, etc in preparation for winter. Beautiful weather for it! :-)WebmasterIsland Falls, ME09-30-2007
To the left of the fork is a growing crop of horseradish. Two men and two of these forks made up Aroostook's first "potato harvesters."Steve S.Reach Road09-30-2007
I just saw the webmaster on the Island Falls cam, looked like he was looking for his jet ski. He finally gave up and went back in where it was warm.KBSSpragueville09-30-2007
24199 DG Speak for yourself Doc..I'm STILL worried about the girlfriend and the car payment part.Bobby C.09-30-2007
Ron You hit it, Ravens are the "Buzzards" of the North. They are omnivores but come close to taking the buzzards place up there.Arch09-30-2007
OB.....Thank goodness we're over those "sweat" years, right?DGPI09-30-2007
Steve, Last summer at the Quabbin Watershed there were a couple of birders all in a tizzy because they had seen two ravens. Evidently, they aren't as common here as they are in the County. On 95, there seems to be a pair every mile. I wonder if it has to do with all the roadkill there???RonMass.09-30-2007
Laura R Get him to stand in front of the camera at a time that you can be on the net to see him. People do it all tha time.Arch09-30-2007
Ron, Re: #24162 … There’s one raven pair in the neighborhood. The rest of the corvids are crows. Today, I dumped more Hannaford “Garlic and Cheese” Sausage than the crows could handle. I soon heard the raven pair talking with each other (a gentle “caw-ork” instead of their cousins' alarming “caw”) on how to snag it without me knowing. I got up to change the channel. Everything disappeared! With the garlic, wonder how close they'll perch to each other.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Looked at all Webcams trying to get a glimpse of my fiance (Scott Foxworth surgery PA.at Aroostook Medical Center). Miss him terribly and even a shadow of him would do for now. 2700 miles away physically but deep in my heart always. :-)Laura RosalesSan Antonio,Tx09-29-2007
JRC--No, I didn't know that the Carter homestead burned twice. I remember my grandfather talking about the time it burned down when he was a child, though. Anyhow, the people who have it now have it up for sale and pics can be seen on the northernmainerealty.com site.AMCLeeds, Maine09-29-2007
DG: Here is the definition of a nervous Marine. It is when his wife, his girlfriend, and his car payment are all 30 days over due.OBMO09-29-2007
Yah Steve..it's close.. People have different ideas about what's "beneficial". Getting food on the table and providing for one's family trumps any long term negatives every time. Money peeples know that. I've been there too.. I took some gawdawful jobs.. as kong as they paid good.Bobby C.09-29-2007
Bobby C., Today's poll is a beak-biter. Just reading an article "Better Trucks for Better Farming." The 1936 advancements included: (1) more speed and power, (2) lower fuel and oil consumption, (3) universal joints dirt sealed, (4) larger springs, (5) better brakes, and (6) an "oil filter."Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
JH … Thanks, I like wildlife stories. Evidently, beavers are fairly tame, and the Aroostook River was undeniably swimmable. I learned to swim at Presque Isle’s new outdoor pool. At age 12, I faked a drowning, and a recent Miss Presque Isle had to jump in and save me. I’ll never forget that. She was sure miffed about having to get her bathing suit wet.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Steve, thank you for the beautiful river picture.. made me lonesome.. we used to swim in the part of the river down on the Maysville siding road under the railroad track trestle which was near my granpa's old farm.. when my "Steve" was a little pip squeak.. he was swimming in that pool there and started to yell come get me! come get me !I went in to see what was wrong and a beaver and her pup was swimming along side him and chasing around him in circle it was so cute.. where else but Aroostook County growing up... :DJHTacoma09-29-2007
Arch, Thanks. I bookmarked the site. "NOAA." Yep, the folks (more influential than me) that saved the Washburn gage from the Administration's proposed cuts in 2002. Just stopped by the river. She still has some fuzzy bottom-attached algae.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Steve You have probably have seen this web page but I am posting it just in case. http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/nerfc/Arch09-29-2007
Today's poll is so close, I had to rush down the road and get a shot of the area's largest mining operation. (They probably have a shot of me.) You see their trucks on the S. Main cam quite regular.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Here's a maple that replaced a large elm that toppled just right during Hurricane Hazel. My neighbors offered to boil the sap in March, along with theirs.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Marilyn, Dollar a barrel, I think. As a stickler for laws, to make the federal minimum wage, the kids would have to either pick 5.85 barrels an hour, or the employer would have to pay up the difference. Don't worry. Nearest DOL Wage and Hour Office is in New Hampshire.Steve S.Reach Road09-29-2007
Morning everyone. I enjoyed seeing the Braden Theatre pictures. Hope someone will take one of the consession stand when it is completed, so I can see how mow different it will be from when I worked that area in 1958-59. So excited the theatre is going to reopen. Also, can someone tell me what the farmers are paying the hand pickers for a full barrel of potatoes nowadays? Your Fall leaves are beautiful and I guess they will be gone soon. Ours are just starting to get some good color but still now anywhere near peak. Hoping to get out for a nice ride and one last picnic before the color fades and leaves fall. Wouldn't it be pretty if the colored leaves could stay on the trees while the snow is on the ground?MarilynColchester, Vt09-29-2007
The interior wall going up which will separate screen 2 from screen 3(Braden).DGPI09-29-2007
From the "Photos From Around Town" Dept.....an update on the Braden. This is the concession stand just as one enters the theatre.DGPI09-29-2007
Ruth, Thank you for the restaurant info - it will be helpful for that end of the County. I am also looking for PI & Caribou area restaurants if anyone else has recommendations. Can't wait to get up there - I am so looking forward to this visit.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts09-28-2007
Don't forget the MDOT meeting on the proposed Presque Isle Bypass at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, October 2nd, 3 pm. I you can't make it, I'll take notes.Steve S.Presque Isle09-28-2007
Places to eat ...HORN OF PLENTY in Island Falls is great!! LIttleton has BLUE MOOSE ..Houlton has ELM TREE DINER now opened with new owners.. NOT sure where your looking to eat out in Arookstook .. but thats a few I can think of.. good luck!Ruth09-28-2007
Mona...hangin' in there; watch for an email tomorrow; have to go do dinner...wish I was closer too so we could plan on meeting for breakfast!!C-JColorado Springs09-28-2007
Glad to hear everything is getting back to normal for Castine, I went back and read the whole article from todays paper, and Castine sure got the worst of it. I don't know Paula but I must have seen her around. And happy to hear she is ok. How are you? Wish you lived closer.Mona09-28-2007
Mona...I managed to get thru to Paula, and she's doing okay; thankfully it was warm last night so she was able to get along nicely with her oil lamps and a transistor radio. She got her power back just a little while ago, and has been going thru the freezer to see what she can salvage. The only trees she lost were well away from her home, so caused no damage to that but there's plenty homes damaged all around her. She did indicate that the entire town is a complete mess, and chain saws are going around the clock for clean-up. She also said to thank you for your kind inquiry!C-JColorado Springs09-28-2007
C-J, I expect the phones are still out, the Bangor daily had a story on it today, power lines down, they said there wasn't a street that was spared. It was just on the coast above where Tenlee lives not far out of Bangor, I would imagine around Bar harbor as well. Hope things are ok with her. Let me knowMona09-28-2007
Mona....I've been trying to reach her for several hours. At first there was no answer; now I keep getting a busy signal. If I don't have any luck in the next hour or so, will call my uncle to see if he has any word. Did Tenlee get hit with any of that storm??C-JColorado Springs09-28-2007
Don't forget the cooperage that Bradbury bought down in Bridgewater.Arch09-28-2007
RAD Paul Smith used to have a barrel factory in Westfield an Luke Levausseur Had one on the Washburn Rd. in Presque IsleKP09-28-2007
Re mining In a year or so after they're done the payroll money will have disappeared thru Walmart and the banks ect. and the resources will have been stripped never to return. The State.. like a drunk selling his overcoat for a drink will stand shivering and ..ignored..nothing left to offer. A few will make money. Don't let em have it cheap..it will always be there and it's worth more than a few lousy worthless fiat bucks.Bobby C.09-28-2007
Aroostook has scores of mines … sand and gravel pits, and at least one large rock quarry. These operations are not regulated by DEP, unless over 5 acres. Without a local ordinance, the small ones can leave town when they’re done. Maine has 771 licensed gravel pits … and one DEP inspector in Portland. If a new mine’s payroll is local, and profits stay in the USA, would you personally bear the noise, dust, and diesel fumes? I had to vote no.Steve S.Reach Road09-28-2007
Saw Dan Keegan referred to. He is now in Australia working as Director for Word of Life Camps. He and Bonnie have been there since 1991. He was the principal at a school that I used to teach at in Derry, NH. It does not surprise me that he was both a good athlete and good academic. He was a great leader and a great man. They have 4 great kids, now all grown up. For a short bio, go to www.wol.org.au/staffDCNH09-28-2007
C-J, Have you heard from Paula, Castine got hit pretty hard with thunder storms yesterday, lot of trees down and power outages.Mona09-28-2007
RAD When I was a kid there were cooperages all over the County, in fact my next door neighbor had one in his back yard. Also wove the (warp) rope that was used to pull barrels overhead in the tater house. Also the barber in Mapleton spliced rope when needed.Arch09-28-2007
I was in a museum near my home town the other day and watched a cooper making barrels ( for apples). It got me to thinking: Who made all the potato barrels all those years? I know some baskets were made by the Indians, but the barrels?? Maybe someone out there in COM would know. To me it would be a full time job year around. ThanksRADNS09-28-2007
DG, The Herky Adams award was not awarded every year. The athletes selected not only had to be outstanding athletes but also excellent students or demonstrate leadership qualities. There were some years where an athlete was an all-state performer but did not meet the criteria in the classroom and there fore did not have his/her name on the trophy. It was possible to have more than one name added in the same year. ex. The starting five of the 1961 basketball team were all added to the trophy (Bob Duprey, Steve Smith, Wayne Hartford, Harry Buzzel and Tom Cockcroft). In 1969 three were added; Rick Carter, Dan Keegan and Dave Porter. There is a nice photo of the trophy in the 1961 yearbook page 33. When are going to the Middle School barn to search for photos, etc. ?JRCPI09-28-2007
JRC....Bill Smith sent me a copy of a photo of him and Chuck Hisabeck accepting the magnificent Herky Adams award in 1972. I've checked several year books and find no mention of that award. Was it given every year? Methinks more investigation is needed...Did you make contact with Dick Smith?DGPI09-28-2007
Steve, You had better be able to tell the difference between ravens and crows if you are going to hunt crows. Ravens are protected by law. If you shoot one and ask the judge when you will get out of prison, he will answer, "Nevermore"!!!RonMass.09-28-2007
My husband and I, along with my brother and his wife, are coming to Aroostook next week for a visit. Can anyone recommend other restaurants besides Governor's? Would appreciate any helpful leads. We're really looking forward to this visit and the nostalgia that goes along with it. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts09-27-2007
Steve The nearest Manganese deposit is in Castle Hill in back of the Griffin place off the Waddell road.Arch09-27-2007
DG..Microsoft Word tries constantly to correct my spelling and grammer..I won't let it. I jest let it when I'm writing to my Mom.Bobby C.09-27-2007
Well.. Meta... for sum of us the correct term for the recording of our life experiences WOULD be "Mem-wars", but for Lorraine and you and most "civilized" people it would be "Memoirs". Yes, I'll bet that might be some good reading. Thanks for the great reply.Bobby C.09-27-2007
Meta...Asking BC for correct spellings is like asking the Hunchback of Notre Dame for beauty tips....hehehe. By the way, would you post that photo of you, Lorraine and Mr. Cunningham?DGPI09-27-2007
Like the Aroostook River, nearby groundwater is low ... but not record low. The U.S. Geological Survey has a real-time monitoring well on the Reach Road at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?cb_72019=on&format=gif_stats&period=7&site_no=464259067572901Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
Hey BC, DG and Waldo. I see Lorraine from time to time and yes, she is as georgeous as ever. She rides a Honda Motorscotor and lives over in Easton. She is, as she's always been, her own person and I would love to have her write her life's experiences...(can't remember how to spell the "memwars" word I'm trying to reach for....BC>>>HELP!! ) AND, I'm sure you'll ALWAYS remember her voice..low, husky, and what more can I say!! I have a great photo of Lorraine, me and Mr. Cunningham standing on the front steps of PIHS taken in '59. He had his arm around both of us...ah yes..the GOOD OLD days!MetaHome09-27-2007
Ron, Edgar Allan Poe wrote that the Raven said "nevermore." After listening for several years, I can't understand a thing my ebony birds (raven or crow) say.Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
Steve, Are you aware what those crows are thinking after you feed them the same thing for two consecutive days????? NEVERMORE :rolleyes:RonMass.09-27-2007
Carma, Your point is well taken. I did not file a "formal" complaint while at the DEP. But any citizen can, and that citizen will get a written follow up from DEP. They will ask for your name, but (unlike Maine's Dept. of Agriculture) will keep it in confidence. That's what I like about 'em.Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
Judy, Some have already advised me to look out for these crows' health. So, should I restrict them to Chocolate Peanut "Curves" (Chewy) Granola Bars? If I feed them the same thing more than two days in a row, I get some stern looks.Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
RE: the cement over the Mapleton bridge..seeing how low the water is I cant imagine the current that would carry those heavy rocks/cement to that area but it must have been a "doozy". :-)CarmaHollis09-27-2007
Steve S....Actually, the Star-Herald is pretty easy with deadlines. Go ahead, do some yellow journalism for the paper; it needs a little infusion of pep and vigor......DGPI09-27-2007
Ken, Bobby C. ... Just tried to phone Mike Junkins in Masardis. That smooth recorded female voice said "this number is not in service at this time." Bobby C. ... as for manganese, the nearest deposit may be the "Dudley" deposit in Wade (west of Washburn). Wade plantation is still wooded, and Salmon and Gardiner Brooks are still pristine. Mr. Junkins spelled it "pristeen." At DEP today, I mentioned to Regional Director Nick Archer that I had no major concerns or issues. He replied (in humor) "that's surprising."Steve SutterReach Road09-27-2007
Amy, Did you know that the Carter homestead burned twice and each time was rebuilt? JimJRCPI09-27-2007
Steve.. Sea Gulls here in Spanaway Park are being found with mutations and growths and other health problems and the animal activists say it is because they hang out around people and eat what we throw to them and also they are hanging around McDonalds etc.... maybe nature is trying to tell us something? :confused:Judy H09-27-2007
Mike Junkins POB#43 Masardis,Me. 04759-0043 207 435 8203 reply to this guy he will tell ya about the miningKen Adams09-27-2007
My humble apologies to BC for doubting his id of pic ... either my eyesight or mermory is failing. Glad you like the web site section, PBurtt. I got tired of having to hunt through entries to locate something I had seen, but had not had time to look at.daisy09-27-2007
That proves it!.. P.Burtt ain't that ugly. re 24138 Steve.. Gold ended 1997 at $US 289.90.Today it's 730.00 plus they got much more efficient "shaving equipment" now.They'll be back ..believe me. That's 156,000 oz of gold alone up on that there mountain. They are gonna knock the freaken top right off of that SOB...and then drill a hole down it's neck and wash it's guts out with acid. And Governers gonna cheer them on. Then they'll come after the Manganese. http://www.drilshop.com/holes/maine.htmlBobby C.09-27-2007
And on the lighter side, I stopped off at Graves and got the guys (crows) "Johnsonville Brats" Beer 'n Bratwurst (rich taste of beer). Although frozen, that was no problem for them. Afterward, they assigned a lookout to perch on the wire ... in the rain.Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
In a brief stopover at DEP (Presque Isle) I learned that the concrete mess near the Mapleton Bridge was the result of some old dam that gave up the ghost due to old age. Not an intentional dump, so to speak.Steve S.Reach Road09-27-2007
Incase you've forgotten, PBurtt already posted at least a couple photos of himself a while back: http://www.crownofmaine.com/members/guestbook-search/gview.php?id=16381WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-27-2007
Here Tiz ;-) ;-) ;-) :DArch09-27-2007
DG ... Since our conversation this morning, I’ve learned that in 1997, Black Hawk Resources, Inc. applied to Maine’s Land Use Resources Commission (current statewide staff size is 22.5 people) to shave the top of Bald Mountain west of Ashland (“removing” 1.1 million metric tons). Possible yield could be 5 million grams of gold, and 22 million grams of silver. Evidently, something fell through. If the letter writer has a “smoking gun” to reveal, it may be stained by sour grapes. Maybe Mark could hire me as an investigative reporter. Take it back. I hate deadlines.Steve SutterBack on the Reach Road09-27-2007
anyone have a good picture of P.Burtt a com donation would be getting forthwit if one is posted ;-)JH09-27-2007
DAISY Good idea with your collection of COM-cited Web Sites on the Discussion pages. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-27-2007
Randy S.--yup, that house in the pics posted is the home that my great-grandfather, James Carter built circa 1912 or thereabouts. The original home on that site burned and they rebuilt on the same spot. The barn collapsed in the 1975-76 winter. C'yall for now...take care!! :D ;-)Amy a.k.a. AMCLeeds, Maine09-27-2007
Nice looking girl in those BW potato-picking pictures (as far as I can tell). Now having THAT in the row next to mine would have made it easier to get me out of bed in the wee hours. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-27-2007
What is a Nork? A Nerd or Dork My advice to a new generation: Never ever let any of those jerks who love to write stuff in yearbooks get anywhere near yours. Lorraine was smart but by no way did she qualify as a nerd or dork. A very beautiful young lady.Bobby C.09-27-2007
BC & DG, I'll vouch for you that the picture is Lorraine Beaulieu,a classmate of BC's and mine. That's her graduation picture from the 1959 SHIP. I notice that at the time her nickname was "Nork." --Wonder how long that one stuck.Waldo LVassalboro, ME09-27-2007
BC...Yup, that's LB. Saw her this summer.DGPI09-27-2007
Here is a real unposed pic from Paul CyrArch09-27-2007
Flyrod, good eye on the missing tops!! Even I overlooked that one ... my lesson for the day! BC ... the pic you posted is grad photo of a girl one year behind you at PIHS .. fancy was her name.daisy09-27-2007
Not to mention they also took the time to clean the tops out of the row!FLYROD09-27-2007
That's Lorraine B. I think ..ain't it DG? Ur maybe Sophia L.Bobby C.09-27-2007
I just looked at those two pics together. I think the one showing the girl bent over pretending to be picking is of the same woman, taken on the same day ... just could not see the pants or footwear in the first pic posted ... It looks as though someone had made one trip with the digger to accomodate the photo. Vos used to send those out to magazines with stories about the harvest, the County, etc.daisy09-27-2007
Randy Smith is absolutely correct about those pics being staged and I will bet big $$ that Voscar is the one who staged them. Just look at the clothing, hair, and make up ... no potato picker rolled out of be at 4 am and went to the fields looking like that! ;-)daisy09-27-2007
DG--Uh huh. The poor girl probably didn't have anything else to wear. ;-) Got to apologize to Marilyn---I didn't mean to ignore her post. My bet is she's right. That IS the Alfred Carter homestead.Randy SmithPresque Isle09-27-2007
Randy....Capris? It's more likely the slacks were shrunk on purpose. Can't imagine what for....heheheheDGPI09-27-2007
Since everyone knows how old I am, I will tell you that before TV, we listened to Don Messer on the radio, then through many years on TV, I had an Lp of his and I gave all my lps to Tenlee several years ago, but I made a cassette, which I still have, I think!Mona09-27-2007
Amy--That house in the background looks a lot like a house on the Hughes Road in Mapleton--the barn is now gone. It would be on the west side of the road across from the old Carl Lovley home? It does seem a bit odd that she is picking in Capris, with no gloves and low shoes....must be a staged picture. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle09-27-2007
Marilyn....or might this have been the pic...also found on tateract.orgAMCLeeds, Maine09-27-2007
Hi Marilyn, I found the pic I think you're talking about on tateract.org and have posted it here. It is my grandparent's home but that's not my mom. I did show this pic to my mom the last time she was down to see us and she wasn't sure who the gal in the pic is. She said it's like she remembers her, but not who she is. Anyone her recognize her??? Anyhow, hello to all and y'all take care. :D :p ;-)Amy (Dube) Cyr a.k.a AMCLeeds, Maine09-27-2007
Just saw on the ever changing guestbook pictures, a picture of a field of potatos with a young girl bending over filling a basket and a farm in the back ground. I think that is my Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Mike (Alfred) Carters farm on the Hughes Road in Mapleton. Could be my cousin Launa in the picture. Amy can you help me out? Is that your grandparents farm and your mother?MarilynColchester, Vt09-26-2007
I understand Maine's paltry two-week "lottery" season is on to thin our Moose road hazards. Why not have a lottery on deer for a year (to help bucks come back) ... and have a FLAT-OUT OPEN season on Moose?Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
STEVE I resemble that remark ;-)Arch09-26-2007
STEVE I will go you one better, do you remember Stomping Tom Connors or Don Messers Jubilee with Marj. Or even better do you remember the agreement the Canadians had on TV shows, they showed them one week before they were shown over here. :-)Arch09-26-2007
Arch, Before WAGM TV? Take it in humor ... you're as old as the hills.Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
Re TV Stations In the 50s there were three tv stations that we could watch. WAGM, local education chl and CHSJ out of Canada. If CHSJs transmitter was acting up it would jam WAGM. Before WAGM tv, there was a station out of Loring (Limestone AFB) running low power.Arch09-26-2007
Sorry ... We also have Maine Public Television ... and, if you twist the rabbit ears hard enough, CHSJ TV over in Canada ... with exciting CFL football. Remember Warren Moon?Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
DC ... still one station ... WAGM Channel 8, but cable is available. In 1930, Maine's Agriculture Commissioner Frank P. Washburn said “Potatoes have long been and doubtless will continue to be Maine’s principal crop. In 1929 there were produced in the state a total of 62,000 carloads. If loaded and connected in one solid train this crop would extend for 525 miles, or more than the distance from Caribou, Maine to Boston.”Steve S.Aroostook County09-26-2007
How many television stations are located in PI now? I remember when I was a kid and would visit my grandparents and they had ABC, CBS & NBC all on one channel. (don't remember the number). I felt sorry for everyone up there because down in the big city of Bangor where we lived, we had 3 stations: 2, 5 & 7. That was the big time in my mind. I tell my kids that now and it makes their little heads spin in circles, especially when I tell them we only could watch cartoons on Saturday mornings and not 24/7 like they can now. My youngest (6) asked which one was Animal Planet on?DCNH09-26-2007
Rick No it is not the same site. The page I have pulled up is dated Nov. 99 and says there has been no mining in that area. I left Maine in 78 and they had drilled up at DeBoulie/Spider several years before that.Arch09-26-2007
Bald mountian is that the same place they lookes at minning in 79&80 and found it was to costly to mine.rick09-26-2007
DG, You are the best!!!!!! KBSKBSPI09-26-2007
KBS...sure. Check's in the mail.DGPI09-26-2007
DG, can you loan us a couple three thousand until we get back on our feet???? KBSKBSPI09-26-2007
DG; the financial report is $0.00 because BC did not leave a big enough tip at the COM reunion we are broke.... KBSKBSSpragueville, Maine09-26-2007
Bill Green's Maine is on Saturdays at 7 PM. We see it on our Portland station WCSH Channel 6 . Aroostook probably sees it on the sister station out of Bangor ? Channel 2. I think I heard there would be some mention of something from The County this coming Saturday. It's always most interesting.juliaYarmouth09-26-2007
BC....sure, park your trailer right behind the garage and nail all the can crushers you want to any number of trees out behind. Run naked, eat squirrels...do whatever.DGPI09-26-2007
Nice photo DG..Very peaceful..Can you nail a beer can crusher on that tree over there for when I park my trailer in your backyard?Bobby C.09-26-2007
First day of fall on Third St....DGPI09-26-2007
It's been a while since we've had a financial report from our official COM secretary, KBS. Come to think of it, we've never had a financial report from KBS. Reckon he be fired and BC put into place for the job. Do I hear a second on that motion? Sorry, KBS, but you'd better keep your day job....How much severance do we owe you?DGPI09-26-2007
Yah! It's a freaken' travesite! Totally un-recalled fur! We all learnt better that! I can't stand myself no more! I'm goin' back to school.Bobby C.09-26-2007
Dang it! We're all starting to talk like BC. It's infectious....DGPI09-26-2007
Eddie B's right....Levi made mountains of cash from the Gold Rush of '49. BC right, too....lots made from axes and picks. You, however, forgot others who made lots of cash during the Rush....the wh, er, prost, er, hoo, er, how does one put it, the, oh yeah, the ladies of the night (day, morning). Know what I mean? heheheheheheDGPI09-26-2007
MVC According to the net WLBZ out of Bangor.Arch09-26-2007
Where can we watch the Bill Green's Maine?MVCBlaine09-26-2007
FYI, just got a note from Paul Cyr that he spent part of today with tv host Bill Green and his camera man from the show Bill Green's Maine. Paul says they told him something should be airing on the show in October. Very cool. Congrats Paul!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-26-2007
Steve, thanks for the name Rachel Carson. I couldn't remember her name; saw a little on her recently on public TV. I think I will read that book. I never heard of her before I saw her on TV the other night.pac09-26-2007
We have a mining mess going on here too! As a matter of fact we have alot of mess going on here politically PAC I agree I laughed so hard - poor Alice, hopefully Paul can get her fixed if she broke something and her lovely top? :-(Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-26-2007
Bobby C..that's right and also the folks that made the blue jeansEdEllsworth09-26-2007
Judy, Thanks ... I'd rather be associated with Rachel Carson, but that chance is as remote as Aroostook. Do me a favor. Have your children/grandchildren read "Silent Spring" (still a great read). But first, tell them that as they read the final chapter, the author had breast cancer, that got her a year later. The public didn't know. (I read the chapter through tears.) What bravery ... in the face of our nation's chemical industry.Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
"Thar's gold in them thar hills" and some other stuff. Excerpt from USGS paper "The Bald Mountain copper, zinc, gold, and silver deposit in northern Maine presents an unparalleled opportunity to understand the environmental behavior of this deposit type because Bald Mountain was discovered in an area that has been untouched by mining."Arch09-26-2007
Steve..Jest remember..It's the guys selling the picks and shovels and the whisky that get rich.Bobby C.09-26-2007
Bobby C., Don't incite another gold rush. Years ago I learned that John Sutter, on whose California ranch gold was discovered in 1849, died poor. Seems like a family tradition. Changing the subject. When potato harvesters first emerged in the 1960s, it was thought that it took at least a hundred acres of potatoes to justify the cost. Although private information, I suspect Finn's Organic Farm in New Sweden (featured in today's BDN) harvests less than 100 acres. Big is not always better.Steve SutterReach Road09-26-2007
I know we just got back from our trip but I just have to say this.. PLEASE do NOT let stip or copper/mineral mining in our beautiful Aroostook! If you want to see what it does just go to Butte Montana.. it's horrible the results.. deadly for years too.. call Al Gore Steve maybe he will help lol! ;-)Judy Hardy09-26-2007
We're already laughing here at work over nothing really, just laughing and then comes Paul's pics of the bears roughin it up. HA!pac09-26-2007
PRECIOUS METALS gold Black Hawk Mining Inc. - Bald Mountain Project - Ashland Maine. Open pit mining development of a gossan gold deposit associated with a copper-zinc sulphide deposit including a vat leaching processing plant. The study involved development of resource/reserve model, determination of economic mining limits, mine design, equipment selection, site environmental evaluation, design of environmental management systems, capital cost estimation, operating cost estimation, and overall project economic assessment.Bobby C.09-26-2007
Arch, Steve...Yes, the Ashland area. Steve.......9:30 (good)DGPI09-26-2007
The Bald Mountain that I'm thinking bout is in western part by Mexico.....EdEllsworth09-26-2007
That is what I thought, probably wont come to much. The one up at DeBouile/Spider area didnt.Arch09-26-2007
Arch, T12 R8 (Clayton Lake). This item may have something to do with mining ... another one of my favorite (environmental) issues.Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
DG Is that Bald Mountain up around Clayton Lake?Arch09-26-2007
DG, I'll stop by around 9:30 am (en route to DEP).Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
Steve Sutter.....Possible you can stop in the office for a short visit? I have a very interesting letter from someone to the Star-Herald (a letter to the editor addressed to Mark Putnam). He wanted me to show it to you and perhaps do a little research. It's about the Bald Mountain project. Apparently there's a "smoking gun". Interesting, indeed.DGPI09-26-2007
One sugar maple in the neighborhood has fully turned, with more right behind it.Steve S.Reach Road09-26-2007
OB I took that pic from the rotation on this page, we called them all Fordsons when I was a kid.Arch09-26-2007
Yep, they can look at all the beautiful colors while picking....maybe that will help ease the back pain. What do you get for a barrel this day and time? It used to be a quarter.....how does that equate? Yep, how about all those Canadians coming over here....spending dollar for dollar these days? Think they'll pass us up on the buck?karen09-26-2007
Arch; is that a 8 or 9N Ford tractor? Can't really tell with the loader on.OBMO09-26-2007
I have put Paul's pic of the truck loaded with potatoes with the beautiful trees in the background on mine. I can imagine being right there, exactly as I remember it. Arch's picture and comment are accurate also.PAC09-26-2007
Don't forget that picking is not all sunny and bright so be careful what you wish for. :-(Arch09-26-2007
Sure BC - - KB and I talked about how good everyone dresses now - well I never dresses that sweet and I never looked that clean! I'm jealous, I wanna be there. Great Pic's I agree, as always, thanks PaulRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-26-2007
A great front page article today in the Bangor Daily re: handpicking at the Bondeson Farm in Woodland. Exchange students getting a real taste and feel (!!!)of picking in the County. Paul Cyr's pictures today give us a beautiful view of the foliage in the background of the mechanized digging. So many, many thanks for us from away to see the environs up there. We truly appreciate it.juliaYarmouth09-26-2007
An example of why I liked picking potatoes..also a good reason of why I could never break 30 barrels a day. Un Paul Cyr photo. Yah! How IS the Braden coming along anyway. Be great to be there for the first show and get the first ticket...right DG?Bobby C.09-26-2007
Maine is sure having some beautiful weather. Enjoy it while you can. Are the leaves turning and falling in your area? Are you still all running around in your shirt sleeves....no jackets yet? What about that theater? Did they get it done? Do the Canadians come over to the States for their Holiday?karen09-26-2007
Thanks Steve Here's a thing.. "Why do leaves change color and fall off trees in autumn?" http://spotlight.encarta.msn.com/Features/encnet_features_columns_default_article_BNFallingLeaves.html?GT1=10393Bobby C.09-26-2007
If anyone is still awake! Edward Tarr came from Waldoboro in 1861 and aquired a 40-acre farm ... at the foot of Haystack Mountain. He was a a bee culture enthusiast (64 colonies)... so was likely the area's first apple grower.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Arch, Before the notable Mapleton/Castle Hill apple grower J.W. Dudley, there may have been an apple grower named Tarr (with two r's). I'll check.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
BC I don't know how it got that name could be from the past before there were Dudleys to name it after.Arch09-25-2007
Bobby C., You're a good man. I'll research year round (healthful) crow food. They'll need extra calories ... when it's 10 below zero.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Julia ... The Washburn "Gauge," or "Gage" (these precious public assets look like tin outhouses) has recorded river flow since August 1930. Location: "on right bank of B&A Bridge, .1 mile downstream from Salmon Brook, and 1 mile south of Washburn railroad station." In 2002, the gauge was on the federal budget chopping block. I managed to "squawk" (sorry guys), but folks far more powerful than me saved that gage.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Thanks, Arch! That's a better URL. Using it, I see there are charts for Vassalboro from 1893, 1943, and 1956. This is gonna' be interesting! I've been wondering about the many mill sites that used to be on nearly every stream around here. Maybe this will show some of them.Waldo LVassalboro, ME09-25-2007
Waldo You have the source, you just went in the side door. Here is the link for the front door. http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/nhtopos.htmArch09-25-2007
Arch, thanks for that old USGS map of the Mapleton area. With a little effort, I was able to find your source, University of New Hampshire, and their state-of-Maine-charts page. It allows us to click on various quadrangles and eventually see old charts from the 40s and early 50s. A very interesting detail to me is that it displays all the old country schools. -Sure were a lot of 'em! Check out other nearby quadrangles, and you'll see what I mean. http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/Maine.htmWaldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-25-2007
Arch..I find all the high water ...low water.. algae stuff somewhat confusing,but what I would like to know is how Tar Brook got it's name. We used to find chunks of hard tar in some of the brooks and we chewed it. The word was that it (and Spruce Gum) cleaned your teeth real good. Also it tasted better than the gum a la Wheatons and it was free. Mr. Sutter ..quit feedin' them critters crap and spring fur some Oats or Scratch Feed or sumthing ..Bobby C.09-25-2007
Steve. S. Is the Washburn gauge just below the bridge? I remember when there was a line across the water with a seat of some sort on it. Where is it measeured now?juliaYarmouth09-25-2007
Arch, Thanks ... Before I plug up my computer, I know Dudley Brook quite well.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Steve We always called it Tar Brook but the map says Dudley Brook, I stand corrected. This is a big download if you have dial up. Look up in the upper left hand corner. http://docs.unh.edu/ME/prsq53nw.jpgArch09-25-2007
Julia, The low-flow rule, taking years to develop, is in place. I fought single-handed (as usual) to keep the USGS Washburn gage (#24017) available as a proxy for our area's critical low flow. The MDEP responsibly listened.Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Arch, you can stop now ... I'm now looking for "Tar Brook."Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
Steve S. re: your entry # 24017 about the eventual restrictions of taking water from streams (rivers?) etc. Do you know if that is or will be a DEP ruling and monitored by them?juliaYarmouth09-25-2007
I was priveleged in the summer to accompany my very good Presque Isle friend, Fran Flewelling and her garden club friends on a visit to the Gerritsen's Organic Farm in Bridgewater. I was amazed at their expertise and establishment, plastic pails and wooden totes and all. Megan's explanation of their temperature controled storage areas, and crop rotation as well as other organic methods was very interesting with infor-mation I'd never thought of before. They have a wonderful catalog.juliaYarmouth09-25-2007
Randy I didn,t think that it had been that dry. As I said before I never saw that stream that low all the years I lived in Mapleton. The last time the Mrs. and I were up there it was real low and algae is what I remember the most. As algae is a sign of stagnant water they must be drawing water at a terrible rate. Did Doyen get the old Foss place in West Chapman? Hilston Kilcollins and Halstead Foss were the first to start irrigating back in the early 60s. They drew water from Tar Brook and their pond on the road there in front of the farm. If Doyen did get it that is the reason that stream is stagnant.Arch09-25-2007
Randy, You said the only agricultural irrigator on the upper Presque Isle Stream was/is Mapleton's Doyen family? Yep. You're right. Thanks.Steve SutterPresque Isle09-25-2007
Mona, Jim and Megan Gerritsen farm (organically) in nearby Bridgewater -- not southern Aroostook's Monticello! My "aged" error. Crows could care less.Steve S.Presque Isle09-25-2007
Arch--re: 24007. Sorry, I've been away for awhile with the harvest. The only folks who irrigate out of the millpond would be the Doyens, and they have not irrigated for the past few weeks. I believe they are over the halfway point of harvest, which puts them in good shape. Those guys are good growers. I think the millpond is low due to the fact that there has not been any appreciable rain for weeks and weeks, and not due to someone drawing water out of it. It's common to see it like that this time of year. Photo shows the drouth of 2003.Randy SmithPresque Isle09-25-2007
Did anyone catch the 5:30 news on WAGM? They were showing a farm in Bridgewater with hand pickers, didn't look much like I remember, no section, everyone all bunched up together, use 5 gallon plastic pails to pick in and dumping them in wooden crates on a truck.Mona09-25-2007
Great to see (organic potato growers) Jim and Megan Gerritsen on Channel 8 tonight! If they ever end Monticello's school harvest "recess," Jim will break down and buy a mechanical harvester. Thanks Jim, for your continuing public service.Steve SutterPresque Isle09-25-2007
cj and Marilyn Rivers...many thanks for the nice comments.DGPI09-25-2007
I can't wait to move to Maine one day! :DJuliet HendersonFt. Hood, TX09-25-2007
My crows must have thought this was a holiday. An uninvited couple flew in, but they were flown out, so to speak. Yes, “all of the above” was the correct answer to today’s poll. Every few months, the crows’ leader will look at me; close enough for me to see him blink. He seems to ask “who ARE you?” His mate is generally in the background. She seems to say “Honey, I’m right behind you.” Like Dirty Harry, it takes a lot to “make my day.”Steve S.Reach Road09-25-2007
RE Poll question I bet he is really trying to kill the little boogers off. You are not supposed to feed any bird soft or sticky food because it can plug their crop and they will choke to death. No sticky buns and if you are gonna feed them bread either toast it or zap in microwave it. Or you could pamper them and feed em Zwei Back. :DArch09-25-2007
A special thanks to Jack Boulier for making a nice donation to the site and to everyone else that helps keep us up and running...it's very much appreciated!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-25-2007
Re 24034 Most people believe the Snake River was named by the Shoshone Indians, who described its S shape with sign language that early explorers took to mean the symbol for a snake. Others, however, claim that Lews & Clark misinterpreted the signs and that the Indians were really making a swimming motion to indicate the river contained many fish.Dan Eformer Idaho resident09-25-2007
Judy, enjoying your traveloque ... it is wonderful seeing other parts of this country and learning how decisions made years ago about things like water rights impact on the current generations. Keep writing 'emdaisy09-25-2007
While traveling I got addicted to Carmel Apple Capuchino... and at the Sinclair gas /conv. stores met alot of Hispanic workers early mornings there .. but Wa. state and other states are having a great labor shortage because of "increased" migration laws they say.. even when broccoli is cut until they get to plow roots under it smells.. one thing you said is true.. milch cows are confined and fed at some dairy farms and rotated out to graze but this weather and drought.. it requires additional feed... one thing that has disappeared over the years though are the veal farms we used to see alot.... that was the pits.. small young calves confined in small dog house like huts and force fed to make them good veal.. oh well we will be in Wa, soon.. alot of wind farms Umatilla and the Dalles of Oregon have sure changed ..lots of wind towers and even private home and farm owners have their own one or two we noticed and you meet lots of the wind towers and prop a nd turbines being trucked in on all the interstate we are on 84 West to Portland ore. and HOME!!.Please excuse the mispelling.. :oJH09-25-2007
Jh, ... Thanks so much for your post. As a perceived environmentalist, I too think Aroostook potatoes may be the best. Northeast agriculture is generally rain-fed. Your "deep reserves" of groundwater may, in your grandchildren's lifetimes, go dry. "Rotting broccoli" doesn't sound like efficient harvest, but I don't know. While exporting hay, your milk cows are feedlot confined, perhaps polluting your "deep reserves." And who on earth named the "Snake" River?Steve S.Aroostook River bank09-25-2007
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy.. sure had his say anyone listening to it?? :-(Kendal Adams09-25-2007
Well here they are harvesting "potaters" looks like same equipment but the ground is like a desert no rain most all year.. irrigation is done continually from deep reserves and the Snake River.. tankers of water like big fuel trucks are sent out..hooked to the irrigation equipment... also the area has old Simplot farms still in use but don't know if Simplot is still the owner.. storage is different.. big hay ranches in Idaho and Eastern Wa, huge storage sheds lots of money in hay it is shipped even over seas..so much dust and dry air here.. it smells bad to me.. the rotting broccoli mixed with cows is a smell I could never get used to.. upper Idaho is very pretty but where their famous potatoes grow is a big dusty area.. we followed a huge dust devil for 8 miles no wonder Maine potatoes are the very best! ;-)JhIdaho09-25-2007
Take a look at this..big green logging machine. http://youtube.com/watch?v=CD2V8GFqk_YBobby C.09-25-2007
Morning Vern Follow this link and enjoy. http://wagmtv.com/pickers.wmvArch09-25-2007
Do you know if the "Potato Picker Special" is streamed in real-time or recorded for post playback like the WAGM Evening News? Regards, VhvhTx09-25-2007
Becky, thanks for that information I sort of thougth that it was the boys. Does that bring back any memories. I hear Bob is doing very well.. They say he goes down town in his chair. That is so good to hear. I have gotten a few pic from Paulette with them he sure does look some good.Brenda09-24-2007
Canada's Thanksgiving Day is October 8th, which coincides with Columbus Day. Maybe Aroostook should independently adopt this earlier date, to keep from ever having to drive to Turkey Day Dinner through a three-foot snowstorm.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
For anyone that hasn't already noticed the link, we are giving away one of Paul Cyr's 12 month 2008 calendars. The random drawing will be held on October 12, 2007. To sign up go here: http://www.crownofmaine.com/calendar-prize/ Good luck!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-24-2007
Rebecca, Just like chickens, mourning doves have a definite (and visible) pecking order. I read that as long as there are fewer than 60 birds, they can recognize each other. After that, I guess they all look alike, even to themselves.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Steve, great view - I love doves. Wish we had them hereRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-24-2007
:-( Sorry, the author's name is Richmond not Richardsondaisy09-24-2007
Brenda, I think Paul is really busy right now doing his snowmachine fabrication so I'll tell ya that the harvester pic's where the boys. I think I told you I saw Rudy and got a hug when I was home in Augustj - didn't go see Bob at the Nursing home thoughRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-24-2007
ARCH Still don't like the fact that Bollinger extended the invite... maybe. My resolve on that has weakened a bit since reading your article. The idea that Bollinger appears to have made the invite as a trap in order to hurl well-aimed, rock-filled mudballs at the little tyrant almost makes me want to give him a pat on the po-po and say, "Nice play, Bolls." I'll have to wait and listen to Rush and O-Reilly so they can tell me what I should think. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-24-2007
Sally Jo, Great eye. Maybe I'll rename my late mother's cat "Babe" to "Tuxedo" or "Penquin." Just kidding. Strange cat, as a few are. Scared of raindrops, but not snow flakes. It's semi-feral, but likable.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Wow, so the farmers are using the water out of the mill stream ... seems a shame that the water level is allowed to get that low ... where's the DEP in this irrigation business? Aren't there restrictions? Do farms that the stream passes through above the damn have more water rights then the other landowners? See what you started, Carma, with one little question ... :D Webmaster, thanks for the hook up to Bar Harbor cam ... nice setup. I have to wander the coast, when I get back there to live. I am just finishing a series of books written in the 1940s by a woman named Bernice Richardson; two of the books are about an island - Mark Island - with its own lighthouse that she and her husband owned, during the 40s. Lots of info about conditions and limitations caused by WWII ... ya' know, back when everyone sacrificed for the was the nation was waging. Now our great leader tells us to go shopping ... while the enlisted folks carry the load!daisy09-24-2007
Steve you got a "Tuxedo "cat they are the best!!! ;-)Sally Jo09-24-2007
Arch, Streams are really low right now. Next year, legal restrictions on draining brooks and streams will go into place. Agricultural storage ponds will become necessary. Although there's no cam, you can view (with your morning bagel) the Aroostook River flow at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=01017000.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
LOL Arch...must have been all those cigarettes I smoked that made me lose my way.... :DCarma09-24-2007
Now that I look at it, I see I caught a dove taking a sip of water. The water dish with the bullet hole is in memory a a red squirrel ... that the crows seemed to enjoy.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Don't miss my cat at the bottom of the picture. I have 50 mourning doves, 2 pidgeons, chickadees, and six resident crows that put a guilt trip on me each morning. The river is behind the trees. The back yard is going natural, but I'll fight bushes to keep the lupine and horseradish.Steve SutterReach Road09-24-2007
last story about Potato Service - I used to bring my vacumn from home and also wax my office floor- I loved to bang the head of the vacumn into the folks who keypunched as it was called back then - Moe heard the noise and wanted to know what I was doing and I told him I was "cleaning this filthy hole." I swore I'd never work in a place like that again - came to AlaskaRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-24-2007
Steve, you have made me laugh the last couple days - Moe - one day they had sprayed in the plant for roaches and of course they all moved upstair where the offices where, I had hair thick and to my waist. I bend over to clean something I'm sure cause I cleaned more than I did the job I was hired for :mad: Anyway the largest roach in the world got in my hair and I screamed and hollored and said things I don't want you to know I said :eek: Moe came runnin -Rebecca09-24-2007
HEY PBURTT Check this out you will love it :D I thought it was hilarious, if it were me I would give President Bollinger a medal :-) :-) :-) http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/09/24/us.iran/index.htmlArch09-24-2007
Carma You have gotten turned around, you lived downstream from the bridge :DArch09-24-2007
Here's a shot of the geese on the south side of the Mapleton Bridge. They started paddling downstream. I may look like a character from "Deliverance." But, my crows just dined on bagel bites (party-size container).Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
One would be led to think that all that cement and big rocks is doing nothing but jamming things up down in there and serves no purpose at all. Gosh, that looks like a cannon in the background... ;-) Sure has grown alot brush since I've been down in there. Even further up stream where the family home is located I thought they were doing some clear cutting down in there and my dad told me it was beavers that had done all that!!CarmaHollis09-24-2007
Randy S Who else beside Billy D is irrigating?Arch09-24-2007
Carma - Steve That pic would lead you to believe that all that was put there to control erosion. Damn that new fangled farming(irrigation), I have never seen the Millstream that low ever. It is spring fed so they must be drawing water from several sources.Arch09-24-2007
The Roope family is harvesting nearby. The equipment amazes me, along with what little time it takes to dig 10 acres. Here's a shot from the Mapleton Bridge.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
At the end of June when I was in Mapleton the mill pond was just a brook. the dam was out and in the process of repair. When I was back the last of July the pond was full. Repairs complete. Perhaps they cleaned out the cement trucks over the bank and is now covered by water. Surly it was not the itent to -!?Dick DeLongbrooksville, florida09-24-2007
Carma, A few of us had our favorite places to hide out and "smoke" Now if you get caught with any smoking material you get a 100.00 fine and your name published in the court news. Now if you get caught with drugs, no name published , thats minors, and usually a pat on the wrist. It's the only time a minors name is published. Arch, I don't know why PBurtt doesn't call on "The lone Ranger and Tonto" they are our " Leaders" of course they haven't listened to any of the rest of the american people. Must be a right wing conspiracy. I love politics!Mona09-24-2007
I cant imagine the reason for anyone putting those in the stream, especially in that particular area. Another great site to look at webcams inclusing a controlable one in Boothbay is www.earthcam.comCarmaHollis09-24-2007
Jeff Here is a bunch of ptz cams. inurl:indexFrame.shtml Axis Copy and paste this into GOOGLE and you will have a zillion cams to look at and control.Arch09-24-2007
Hi ARCH, Already done that. I'm fairly certain that Hillary and Chuck will ignore me. And, no, the Little Hitler does not enjoy more rights in the US than does a US citizen. He is basically a prisoner in a NYC building. His right to speak as well as any and all other rights can be instantly disallowed to him by a simple declaration of persona non grata status. Nevertheless, ARCH, you know as well as I do that the uproar isn't over him speaking at the UN. The uproar is due to his being offered a cordial invitation to speak at one of our prestigious universities. ANOTHER right he does not enjoy, even as a member of the UN. The state as well as the federal government could disallow it (and should). Columbia University should be ashamed that they have invited a wartime enemy to walk their floors and spout his rhetoric while he is actively involved in killing our citizens. And thanks for the suggestion, ARCH, but I'm pretty comfortable with my knowlege of history... no matter how hard the Left tries to revise it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-24-2007
Just got back from the Mapleton Bridge. Are those things big rocks or authentic (and large) pieces of concrete? In either case, the stream now has an "unnatural" appearance north of the bridge. On the south side I waved to the geese adding nutrients, I presume.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Oh yes, I forgot to mention that while my friend who lives in Mapleton was walking to pick her son up from school yesterday she happened to look below at our 'ol stomping grounds and noticed a bunch of cement down in there that wasnt there before in 3 or 4 piles in diffrent places and asked me if I knew how long it's been there. If Duncan was still town manager I would say it looked like his work but he is no longer there.CarmaHollis09-24-2007
Hey BC They are powering those spud guns with dry ice now. I don't know if that is a good idea or not. I would think that the ice would make the plastic brittle. I am gonna stick with pneumatic.Arch09-24-2007
Bobby, re: 23989 I thought it might be fun to have one of those PTZ cams users could control via the web here in PI. Similar to the Geddy's Cam in Bar Harbor: http://www.geddys.com/geddycams/videocam/ Just a thought! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-24-2007
Daisy...shhhhh :p I call it a bridge right before the one and only gas station in town. You also could look down through some holes and see the water directly underneath. Ive lost a baton in those holes and someone stole my bike and through it over...I can only imagine what else one could find in there. The best time was sliding down the hill on cardboard boxes in the winter. Much more fun than those crazy carpets were. LOLCarmaHollis09-24-2007
PBURTT He is here to address the UN and he was invited to speak to Columbia. If you dont approve of his speaking at Columbia, do something about it. You have a computer, email Columbia, your Representative and Congressman. While he is here he has more rights than you or I do and as far as him speaking at the UN, we let Castro, Kruchev(sp) and every little tinpot despot that you can name speak at the UN so why single him out? As far as Afghanistan being an ally, you better read your history a little closer. We did not get into that mess until we saw that that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, China, and others were jumping to help them. All we had for an excuse was that we saw that mess over there as an extension of the cold war and as an excuse to test untried weapons.Arch09-24-2007
From "Photos Around Town" Dept....The Mobile Station on north Main is close to opening...DGPI09-24-2007
ARCH 1st... The Little Iranian Hitler isn't entitled to "freedom of speech" in the US because he isn't a US citizen (just in case you forgot that). Would you have argued for Hitler's "right" to spout his propaganda to our university youth while he was killing our men and murdering Jews during WWII? 2nd... Yes, we supplied arms to our allies in the Afghan conflict. Not sure I understand the point. That's what allies do. That's why they're called "allies". Iran is a sovereign country, so it certainly has the right to supply it's allies with arms. But when those allies are our enemies, it makes Iran our enemy as well. The friend of our enemy is our enemy. What we DON'T do is cordially invite our enemies to speak and propagandize to our youth during wartime. The Left has a difficult time understanding that sometimes, no matter how nice-nice we are to someone, they may still hate us. That's why they are called "enemies". And, lastly... thanks for making my point. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-24-2007
Why, I do declare, Miss Carma ... you were an underage smoker?? tut tut Steve S, the bridge is just before the village there in Mapleton ...daisy09-24-2007
Carma, Naturally I'm curious as to what bridge you refer to in #23976. Can you give me directions? Before altering the environment, everyone should check with DEP to see if you need a permit. Then you'll learn that dumping cement over a bridge is not permitted.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Er,,huh 'scuse me but..all the talk about cannons here and duels on Forgotten Times reminded me that it's almost time to upgrade the Winter defense systems. http://www.advancedspuds.com/gbcannon.htm PTZ cam!!.. I say OUI!Bobby C.09-24-2007
Steve-According to my dad, it was aimed for my a$$ for smoking.... :pCarma09-24-2007
P BURTT I guess you only believe in free speech for people you like huh. I will bet you go along with the present administration and their policy of slowly but surely taking away our freedoms under the guise of homeland security. As for Iran supplying arms to the bad guys, ask yourself who supplied Stinger missiles to the Mudj over in Afghanistan so they could drive the Russians out. I am not condoning Iran's actions but people who live in glass houses etc:.Arch09-24-2007
Carma, Was that cannon aimed at any British who might come up the river in the bloodless Aroostook War? I read that the cannon balls hauled up from Bangor were too big to fit in the cannon. Good show of force though.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Arch, That pollution study concluded, as many government studies do, that more study was needed.Steve S.PI09-24-2007
Re: Moe Kimmel, Potato Service ... He left scores of growers in the area owing them thousands (each). Got the paper right here. I think he folded his tent right after the Clean Water Act.Steve S.Reach Road09-24-2007
Daisy Yes that is what we were talking about. A lot of yoyos don't know that you can't even remove gravel from a stream let alone partially fill one. Then again it might just be a Town or State project. The Esso station was originally built for Leighton Keirstead.Arch09-24-2007
Poor Moe I bet most folks dont know that Fred Vahlsing over in Easton was the subject of an international conference up at Fish Lake on pollution of waterways that flow across international boundaries. There were several European countries and Canada at the meeting and Fred was used as an example.Arch09-24-2007
<---Squirrel proof huh?...I always thought that was a piece of old cannon down there Arch. I'm not sure about needing more parking when it comes to the store because he hardly has anything in there anymore for customers since he bought Morrison's place and is making his own chips out of there "Fox Chips" which is in the stores even down this way.CarmaHollis09-24-2007
Folks, today wraps up Dr. Graves' Jim Cullen Saga in the Forgotten Times section. A big thank you to Dr. Graves for sharing this column with us! crownofmaine.com/dickgravesWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-24-2007
Arch, are you talking about the bridge over the millstream in Mapleton? How would the DEP allow any dumping along a water way? Interesting point, Carma.daisy09-24-2007
If find it funny that the people who indignantly demand that they absolutely "support the troops" when their patriotism is called into question are the very same people who will welcome and give voice to the Little Iranian Hitler who supplies our enemy with the means to kill and maim those troops. A mighty odd definition of the word "support", in my opinion. If Playtex had used that definition in producing the Cross Your Heart bra, well... let's just say it wouldn't be pretty. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-24-2007
Carma I had to stop and think,cannon? If you are talking about the piece of machinery down over the bank alongside what used to be the Esso/Exxon station is was part of a steam engine from the old shingle mill. I didnt notice any cement rubble over the bank but if I was going to hazard a guess I would bet that the folks who own the lot is wanting more parking or something like that.Arch09-24-2007
Arch-When you were up home did you happen to notice what they are doing with all the dumped, clumps of cement they poured over the side of the bridge? (On Trett's side) I heard today from a friend in Mapleton that it is a total mess down there in the area where the old cannon stands. And now that my mind is in motion this morning, do you know why that cannon is down there and what the purpose of it was? (All of us kids used to smoke cigarettes down there :cool: )CarmaHollis09-24-2007
Only saw Moe once or twice during those years. According to a few growers in the area, his last name was spelled K-r-i-m-i-n-a-l. I'm not kidding....they swore up and down that it was spelled like that.Randy SmithPresque Isle09-24-2007
Like the story, Steve. I could hardly envision that man caring for anyone or anything but his own needs ...daisy09-24-2007
Yes, Moe L. Kimmel, Potato Service, Inc. He matched Fred Valshing in polluting an area stream ... my Aroostook River. Ever watch a yellow perch breath its last, due to french fry waste? I did, at age 17. In 1968, I gave the bald-headed Moe and his uniformed Mercedes driver a bit of a scare when I declined to stand on the brake of a 1948 V-8 Ford potato truck for him to pass on the Reach Road. With a very short steering radius of our oldest truck ... the chauffeur had to hit the brake pretty hard. I tipped my dusty farm cap ... to Moe.Steve S.138 Reach Road09-23-2007
Steve...you're just a wealth of information! Have you written your "book" yet?! If you haven't, you should!C-JColorado Springs09-23-2007
Please explain how Kimball 'encouraged' you to become an advocate for the river.daisy09-23-2007
Aerial view of Potato Service, Inc. In the 1960s, Moe Kimmel, an older man, succeeded in making me a river advocate. The faint white line is the property line with Sutter Farm.Steve SutterReach Road09-23-2007
Me on Mars Hill back in the late 80's! :DBob JohnsonPlymouth, MA :-(09-23-2007
Arch...thanks, I just couldn't place it! In fact, I still can't but then I'm not as familiar with that end of the road, say from Summerson's farm to the bridge.C-JColorado Springs09-23-2007
C-J Yes it is closer to Caribou.Arch09-23-2007
Arch...so it was really more in Caribou than in PI, and not further down near Parkhurst Siding?C-JColorado Springs09-23-2007
C-J After you crossed the bridge in Caribou it is/was a couple of miles south of the bridge.Arch09-23-2007
C-J, Give me a few days to look into this. Maybe my guys, who identified the local CAW-ttonwood, will fly alongside.Steve S.Reach Road09-23-2007
Paul those were great pics of the harvester whose field were you photoing the growers is what I mean that is some awsome harvester.Brenda09-23-2007
Steve and Wayne...where exactly along the River Road on the PI/Caribou line, would the Clark farm have been located in the 50's? I grew up out in the Parkhurst Siding neighborhood and the photo didn't seem to ring any bells, but then my memory isn't what it used to be!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs09-23-2007
The moon from earlier tonight. Almost the Harvest Moon!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-23-2007
Remember Ballentine, hell i'm so old I remember Mendits and irons that burned white gas or irons that you put on the cookstove to heat up. ;-)Arch09-23-2007
Bangor is going to re inact the shooting of AL BRADY.. gangster Oct 12.. in the picture of his lifeless body I noticed a billboard for "Ballantine"beer hadn't seen that for a while...anyone remember it?Kendall Adams09-23-2007
Steve, Thanks for the info on the birds, I really didn't know what they were, just that the were so many all in one place.Mona09-23-2007
Wayne, Thanks. I'll bet you're right. It looks close to the Presque Isle/Caribou line to me too.Steve S.Reach Road09-23-2007
For folks who read the comics of the Sunday paper ... OPUS is a must read today ... even those folks who had Ms Fairweather (is that the correct name - you can tell I didn't have her! :D ) should be thankful ... 'cause you sure haven't forgotten the lessons she taught you!! ;-)daisy09-23-2007
Wayne I agree with you. my Uncle worked for Harold in the middle 50s and that sure looks like the farm as I remember it.Arch09-23-2007
Steve, the photo from the soil survey magazine from the 50's---looks like the old Harold Clark farm close to Caribou.WaynePresque Isle09-23-2007
Tenlee - I can't believe you still have your transistor! That is so cool! They certainly are a collector's item now!connie c.CA09-23-2007
Mona, Grackles I bet. Probably the same big bunch that was here two days ago. Crows had to step aside. Fortunately, they move on, but not before they eat up all the bird food.Steve S.Reach Road09-23-2007
When I got uo at 6:30 this morning, my front and back lawn was covered with small black birds, and across from me there were 200 hundred of them, not crows or ravens, Steve you can probably tell me what they are. they were even on my roof. They were gone in about 20 min. just getting a snack I guess. I've just never seen this before.MonaEaston09-23-2007
Paul those pics of those kids picking potatoes were great sure did take me back to the good ole days. Thanks for taking those and sending them out ...Brenda09-22-2007
Scanned this from the cover of the 1964 Soil Survey, although the photo is 1950s. Not sure whose farmstead is shown across the river on the Parkhurst Siding side.Steve S.Reach Road09-22-2007
Connie, I still have the transister radio (in a little leather case) I bought for $3.75 at W.T. Grants with my "pickin money". lol I was so cool to walk around town with that radio. lolTenlee09-22-2007
Paul - thanks for those really neat p'tato pickin pixs. I noticed the I-Pods right away. The most we ever had was a little transistor radio which we bought with our pickin money. How times have changed. I don't ever remember red p'tatoes being dug. Anyway.... it sure brought back memories! Weather must have been pretty warm. Noticed the guy lifting barrels with shorts on!connie c.CA09-22-2007
Paul, The pictures of the kids picking are fantastic. I was going to ask for some where they were hand picking and you beat me to it. Will be forwarding mine on to a neice in California who will love them. Must take forever to fill a barrel when you are picking the red ones as they are usually pretty small. What are the pickers getting for filling a barrel now? Wonder how many times we kids used to stand and watch the digger go by?MarilynColchester, Vt09-22-2007
Wow Paul! Thank you thank you thank you for the "tater pickin" photos! Awesome! :-)Tenlee09-22-2007
Some of you might not be aware of my book, A Long Time Forgotten, the story of the Presque Isle Opera House and the entertainment history of the town from the late 1890's to 1947. At my high school 50th reunion, I offered it a pre-publication cost. That offer will still be good for a couple of more weeks until I get it to the printers. Dick Graves proofread it for me and cleaned up a lot of typos. Channel 8 did a feature on the book and the library is helping me out. So, if you have an interest send me an email and I'll send you more info or just drop into the library. Thanks John HoneJohn L. HoneBurtonsville, Maryland09-21-2007
Nancy D....In all my born days I've never ever seen a hive like the one you showed a few postings ago. Strange, indeed. As to my crow....it's really a stuffed crow. Didn't fool BC, though. Now, your starling.....I'd have to hear it talk to believe it. Sometimes an owner is so anxious to hear his or her bird talk, a "caw, caw" to them can sound like the whole Gettysburg Address, loud and clear. HeheheheheDGPI09-21-2007
A different view of PI 30s-40sArch09-21-2007
We're getting tropical winds (gusting to about 35 mph) here on Panama City Beach this evening. The waves are up and the surfers are loving it. This storm is bringing some much needed rain to the Panhandle of Florida. It's what we like to call the "Perfect Storm."WendyPanama City Beach FL09-21-2007
Sally jo ... opossum sightings are quite rare in northern Maine,but I better go bring the carcass in to deny the bear, fox, or a passing skunk. My guys (swiping their beaks on the wire) look a little down here at sundown. Nancy ... just leave a modest bribe in cash to one of your children. They'll become attached. Trying to get a bird to sign anything at the lawyer's office could be a mess.Steve S.Reach Road09-21-2007
Steve S......You mean provide for "Beaker" in my will ??? I guess if Leona Helmsley can do it for her dog..or cat.. or whatever the heck that was....then I can do it. Hope the kids don't resent that idea !! :DNancy ( Bull ) DowP.Isle09-21-2007
you must not have possums there Steve because if you put stuff like that out they would be right there like hohbos and making a mess all over your place ... :psally jo09-21-2007
Nancy, Don't know about starlings, but one old captive crow is known to have kicked off at age 59. Captive ravens have lived forty to 80 years. Have you considered starting a nest egg? I presented my guys with a pre-cooked chicken today. They had to CAW in re-enforcements, and may finish it. One just flew off with a drumstick.Steve S.Reach Road09-21-2007
" THE BEES ". Weird-looking comb. This weather has made the bees very active. At sundown, you can barely see the comb for all the bees covering it. Re: DG's resident crow....we have an adopted starling residing in our kitchen (in a cage) who was 5 years old this past April. We brought him up on raw hamburg, scrambled egg, and cooked oatmeal. He thinks he is a person. He imitates the door opening, other birds outside, the phone ringing, he growls at the cat, he says a few words ( " Fine,how are you , yes, okay, alright," and he laughs). He eats dog food, white bread which he picks apart and dips in his water, and gourmet rabbit food. We call him "Beaker". He'll probably outlive us. I don't know what the lifespan of a spoiled bird is !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle09-21-2007
May I suggest to everyone onkine subscription to National Geographic" today was great 3 500 year old Inca frozen mummys the young girl was stunningly pretty meticulous braided hair also lots of shiprwreck lore nice to read when you want some mind excercise.. Good Day to yeeKendall Adams09-21-2007
We are just below Tampa Bay here on Sarasota Bay. There is no hurricane -- just some tropical rain which we really need since we have been in a drought most of the summer --very unusual weather for us. The circulation is in the Gulf a hundred miles or so offshore. It hasn't developed into anything dire yet, but I guess it could. Anyway it is heading away from Florida.EllenBradenton, FL09-21-2007
Not a Hurricane Arch..Jest a little tropical zing job and most of it to the north of us ..thank you. Thanks ror the sunrise webmaster..didn't have one this morning..the neighbors house is in the wayBobby C.09-21-2007
No problem here Arch. We had a bad shower last night but that was all. A little twister south of here in Eustis.N CLARKSS FL09-21-2007
Sunrise today.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-21-2007
BC & NC I hope neither one of you are close to Tampa Bay and that Hurricane.Arch09-21-2007
DG you almost pulled it off..but I got one just like it..gotta find out what box he's in and take a picture.Bobby C.09-21-2007
Daisy, I've been to the Common Ground Fair a few times. Very "natural" and some neat stands to visit too. No rides or vendors except for organic or natural foods. Pretty cool. Rebecca.......YOU ARE A NUT! Thanks for the call!Tenlee09-21-2007
Re 23921 Thanks, Bobby!Dan EArlington, MA09-20-2007
Eat yor heart out Steve!Bobby C.09-20-2007
My crows picked up nearly all their whole-wheat bread today ... but I just heard (in broad daylight) an extended "ca ... aw ... aw," signally their distaste of something. A SKUNK was wandering through. Both my cat and doves missed it.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
Daisy, There were afew Corey families and I knew most all of them, probably not all the younger ones, went to school with several, and know the ones that are still there.Mona09-20-2007
Judy, we took our son & his family out to see the Tetons and part of Yellowstone* in 2005; we went in June, when all the critters were having babies ... it was a beautiful thing to see. *we were near Jackson Hole, WY. We have riden AmTrak across the northern part of Montana ... absolutely a miracle ... BIG SKY is a correct name for the state. Steve S. Please, don't call yourself an ole fart, 'cause you graduated high school about four years behind me!! :-(daisy09-20-2007
Mona, she was a Coreydaisy09-20-2007
Bill Lee poem fur Dan E Dreamed I was an eskimo Frozen wind began to blow Under my boots and around my toes The frost that bit the ground below It was a hundred degrees below zero... And my mama cried And my mama cried Nanook, a-no-no Nanook, a-no-no Dont be a naughty eskimo Save your money, dont go to the show Well I turned around and I said oh, oh oh Well I turned around and I said oh, oh oh Well I turned around and I said ho, ho And the northern lights commenced to glow And she said, with a tear in her eye Watch out where the huskies go, and dont you eat that yellow snow Watch out where the huskies go, and dont you eat that yellow snowBobby C.09-20-2007
Daisy, Do you remember Larry's wifes maiden naame? I'm from Washburn. I also lived in the "Acres". in about 56 and 57.Mona09-20-2007
Bobby C., Just bought a digital camera, but its "maiden" picture will be of the river, then I'll sneak up on "my" crows. Daisy, I've made light of a (large) black bear I've seen (for two years) in a neighborhood that has children. Since I'm an old fart, maybe I should aquire a high-caliber gun, with a pre-arrangement with a taxidermist. My black cat might enjoy a bear rug.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
RE Montana--J Hardy "Geographically, Montana is the nation's fourth-largest state, yet Montana is the 48th most densely populated state. In terms of population, it's only about the size of a small American city -- less than a million people. Montana's vast size and small population makes for a sparse population, so there is plenty of elbow room for exploring in Montana." Yu make one million and two plus yur dang rec. vehicle..trouble city.Bobby C.09-20-2007
Yes we love Yellowstone.. (Montana Wyoming) Hot dry.. bears everywhere grizzleys and black... badgers and elk.. Bisons and bighorns.. we love KOAs campgrounds.. our old ford motor home is holding up good lol.. we will be watching the potato harvest on way home in Idaho.. Pocatello wait till I send you some dust devil pictures wow.. wind farms everywhere in Idaho, Oregon and Montana... also nothing like the smell of dry air (rotting broccoli and cattle debri) we will be happy to see tacoma!.. but it is so beautiful in the park.. but at night you would swear you could walk right up into the big dipper the kite the dog star.. this is why Montana is called the BIG SKY.. land is very expensive here lots of ranches.. also we went prospecting all I found was pyrite.. fools gold.. everyone should go to Yellowstone at least once! :DJHardyMontana09-20-2007
I don't get it .. Paul iz feeding bears and Racoons and Steve is feeding one and shooting the other..and taking no pictures..yet both men seem gentle giants.. I don't get it.. Weel.. yah... I guess I do..It never occured to Paul to kill anything...just have fun with explosives in Winter. Steve will kill anyhing that upsets the balance of power on his land as long as it don't scare him. :DBobby C.09-20-2007
That's okay for you, Steve, but I don't want to 'fool with Mother Nature.' They are welcome to live anywhere else, except near my house! :D Heck, I'd even hang curtains in their dens, if that would keep them from knocking on the door.daisy09-20-2007
The bear can lounge on my deck anytime. I spread seed on the deck. Mourning doves are ground feeders. Like the cat, the deck can be replaced. When the Potato Service plant closed, HUNDREDS of raccoons became residents. Neighbors use harsh language – I use a .22. Raccoons rob nests and eat frogs.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
JH - how's the camping trip going; what is the weather like there? Didn't you say you were going to Yellowstone? I remember Larry Cannon from the ACRES - I was friends with his wife - she was from Washburn originally. Are you still in contact with them?daisy09-20-2007
Judy, Although the Myna is "kin" to crows (and ravens), the black ones are too wild to perch tight for human speech lessons. But you should see my crows' reaction when I mimic their own "grub's up" call. They freak out for a minute.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
If anyone on com remembers the 60s and the "ACRES".. there was a resident crow that lived in and abouts PI and Larry,Chester(not sure) Cannon in the acres had that thing swearing like a sailor's parrot... sometimes the bird would be downtown on top of building talking like that or saying hello or this is a stick up at the bank LOL it stole lots of shiney stuff and in the winter when JJ Newberrys and Woolworth was having it's roof shovedled all sorts of things were discovered,, including wallets! A crow is "kin" to a Myna Bird that does talk.. where we are camping are Magpies I am really impressed by them long tails like small pheasants and body contours like crows with white and black bodies.. BUT never ever have I seen Ravens as big a turkeys but here in Montana they are! DG has a Dell.. we love Dells :-)JHardyMontana09-20-2007
"You take a team with twenty-five as_holes and I'll show you a pennant. I'll show you the New York Yankees." The Spaceman Bill Lee These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-20-2007
DG, Had the click on that picture fast. By the way, resident crows are territorial. My "guys" lucked out, and appear glossy and semi-plump. I feel sorry for the pair that hangs out near the tanning salon on North Main.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
Dan E....Yup, BC and Bill Lee appear to share in the same gene pool in some regard. By the way, and speaking of crows....I've recently acquired a pet crow from my neighbor who got bored with it. I'm teaching it to tell time. We have a window in the kitchen which is left ajar; it crawls under the window and flies into the living room where it enjoys my company. Got a feeling it wants to mimic human voices.DGPI09-20-2007
The Common Ground Country Fair is limited to certified organic farms, or producers who declare they have produced without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Someday, I’d like to see an organic farmers’ chapter north of Orono, better yet north of Smyrna Mills. So far, there’s about a dozen or so certified growers in Aroostook.Steve S.Reach Road09-20-2007
Daisy Why not, poor critters were there first. ;-)Arch09-20-2007
Da_n, Bobby C, you talk about the webmaster giving away secrets!! Next you will be posting a Goggle Earth picutre of the pond!! Flyrod and Steve S, when I get back to Maine, I will be bringing my bird feeders in at night. I have seen signs of bear in the blackberry and raspberry bushes on the property ... I am not as friendly with critters as Paul Cyr is! ;-)daisy09-20-2007
In case you want to meet Daisy next year I got a mapBobby C.09-20-2007
Anyone going to the COMMON GROUND FAIR this week-end? That is a true ag fair! Next year I WILL be there!!daisy09-20-2007
Red Sox have great fans.. they can yell at the players at Fenway and be heard and the park was always full cause win or lose baseball iz fun and so iz life and Bill Lee made that point. The left field seats and the bleachers held the wurlds best baseball critics.Bobby C.09-20-2007
Bobby, I decided Bill Lee was channeling you during this interview... Q: What kind of manager would you make? BL: I'm a Dick Williams when it comes to managing. That's why I'm not doing it in the big leagues. They want touchy-feely guys these days. I'm critical when it comes to bad baseball, and a critic in his own time isn't respected. But I need to get old before I even worry about that stuff, anyway. I'm still a ballplayer. When I do get old I know one thing: I'm going to wear a suit in the dugout like Connie Mack. Q: If you could have pitched in another era, which would it be? BL: For selfish reasons, this one. There's a lot more money, and I could retire on St. Maartens and swim naked every day. I like to scare the fish.Dan EArlington, MA09-20-2007
Dan re B Lee I was living in Boston back then and the guys used come over and say..stuff like yur buddy's pitching tonight..wanna go to the Park? I was at that seventh game with Cinncinati when he blew it..said he had a blister on his thumb and told the interviewer, "Get over it and go have a beer cause that's what I'm going to do."Bobby C.09-20-2007
I was skimming through the obituaries this morning and came accross the Red Sox standings! :-(FLYROD09-20-2007
Bobby, There's a new movie about Bill Lee, the Red Sox left-hander from the 1970s. Bill says, “I think about the cosmic snowball theory. A few million years from now the sun will burn out and lose its gravitational pull. The earth will turn into a giant snowball and be hurled through space. When that happens it won't matter if I get this guy out.” You sure you haven't been writing his material?Dan EArlington, MA09-20-2007
Daisy - Absolutely! But then I'd have to find something else to b!%#ch about! :DFLYORD09-20-2007
Putting the bird feeders inside at night not an option?daisy09-20-2007
STEVE - Coons (I've seen there little footyprints on my deck) bend the shepherds pole my feeder is on just about every night. Procrastination has prevented me from a more coon-proof set-up, but looking for the feeder in the woods every other morning is inspiring me more and more! ;-)FLYROD09-20-2007
Do you use a sod churn to make dirt butter to go with your mud pies?jane09-20-2007
My cat just signaled a "wildlife alert." I thought I might bag two raccoons in a row ... trying to eat my birdseed. Waited outside a few minutes with my .22 rifle, until I saw the ugly face of a black bear emerge. Retreated to the house, ditched the outside light. Birdseed is cheap.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
Someone may want to check on my mom if they don't hear from her for a few days........ Go Mom! lolTenlee09-19-2007
I meant "I" gotta wear it fur awhile.Bobby C.09-19-2007
23883 Steve S. It's a good thing for that sheep that you sheared it and not Vincent Baressi. Halloween is coming..Tried on my costume tonight.you got to wear it fur a day or two to find out if it's gonna be comfortable enough to get me thru the awards.Bobby C.09-19-2007
Mona You give Jim some and you only had one bottle? You must be a nice person.Bobby C.09-19-2007
Oh, Rebecca I'm right here. I had a glass of wine and it's not bad, Even though I have wine on now and then, I haven't required a taste for it. When I was in Calif. once I did find one I liked it was a red Zenfindel from Louis Martini, Jim and I drank the whole bottle! The Kendall Jackson is ok, now that i have it I'll have to drink it unless you want to come help me.Mona09-19-2007
Dang webmaster with all the crap you got goin' on you wuz able to slip that in? You iz dangerous.Bobby C.09-19-2007
JH I can't read the bottle? Did anyone notice we have not heard from Mona? Bobby C, webmaster made me laugh at your expense. I'm glad you got your eye fixed since you posted that bio and that you've adjusted to your new standards of hygiene since hanging out with us Comer's.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-19-2007
In 1959, the average yield of wool per shearing was about 7 lbs. I managed to clip 2.4 pounds.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
In a livestock management class at Orono, we had to shear the sheep as a lab assignment. I noticed the one I worked on had the most knicks and cuts, and the least yield of wool. I'll bet it never forgot me.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
The number of Aroostook County sheep shorn in 1954 was 5,189 (on 199 farms). In 1959, those shorn totaled 5,608 (on 143 farms). Aroostook was Maine's top sheep county in both years. Maybe many of those were Freddie's.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
the sod churn sounds about what Bobby says.. I read about it on a page from1890 diary of a pioneer woman.. and it sounds about what it would be however there was a butter churn there too so wasn't sure.. :-) wine here is a great vintageJHBannock Indian reserve09-19-2007
Bobby & Steve, In the late forties or early fifties Vahlsing claimed to have the largest sheep herd east of the mississippi. He had them on the Bangor Rd. in Easton.KP09-19-2007
Bobby, this talk of warehouses and wool brings back memories of your very first post on COM several years ago: http://www.crownofmaine.com/members/guestbook-search/gview.php?id=3662WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-19-2007
BC Remember this, "What's the word? / Thunderbird / How's it sold? / Good and cold / What's the jive? / Bird's alive / What's the price? / Thirty twice." Ernest and Julio hid behind the name TBird Limited cuz they didnt want the discerning public to know how low they were stooping.Arch09-19-2007
Steve thanks for the time..my compadres and I came across this building around 1952 (exploring warehouses and abandoned buildings was our hobby). There is no way anybody would have been driving sheep into town to be sheared so it must have been a "carding" operation..there was some kind of equipment in there. Nobody I have ever talked to remembers this. There has got to be a record somewhereBobby C.09-19-2007
MD 2020 iz red and you better chill it unless you got some practice drinken it..and lock up the firearms and give the Mayor of your town the key. Also make an appointment in advance to see your doctor the next day.Bobby C.09-19-2007
I like mine chilled and therefore, do not care too much for red wine, which should not be chilled, I'm told.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-19-2007
Bobby C., Took a minute ... but I see Aroostook County was home to 7,695 sheep in 1959!Steve S.PI09-19-2007
Bobby C., At last count, Maine has 9,353 ewes, lambs, and rams.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
23866 !!! Steve S. Hold it! Mr. Sutter you got two great stories there! Holy Cripes! The wool Bizness..Ages ago I told DG thay in my adventures as a kid (right in town) I came upon an abandoned building near the Academy Street CP tracks and warehouses that had sheep wool laying all over the floor. He made light of my story saying that the county peeple had never been into the sheep business. If I can prove this..well I consider it a major coup.Bobby C.09-19-2007
Maybe it's a mud maker.FANCYNH09-19-2007
23866 Steve S. Ok Steve you started it.. you got got to finish it...as a comparison..How many (however you measure them today) are produced now? Yu can't take my job as Monticello Correspondent unless.. you get the rest of the story. Signed- Paul Bobby HarveyBobby C.09-19-2007
It's got be a slang term for some kind of roto-tiller.Bobby C.09-19-2007
anyone know what a "SOD CHURN" is... no googling!I heard the term out here and want to know what it is? :confused:JHMontana09-19-2007
I was getting some coke and just walked by the wine and decided to check it out, there it was. they also had the Merlot. I'll try it soon. Do you chill it have it room Temp? Daisy says she likes room temp.Mona09-19-2007
Well, Mona, I'm mad - I should have gone to PI for my beverage, I tried to buy it in MH.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-19-2007
Can you believe ... In 1929, there were produced in the state a total of 62,000 carloads of potatoes. If loaded and connected in one solid train this crop would extend for 525 miles, or more than the distance from Caribou, Maine to Boston. And sheep contributed a million dollars to Maine's agricultural income.Steve S.Reach Road09-19-2007
Kendall Adams RE 3 days off. I wuz called back by popular demand (my own) Seems I've been had... by me ! I loves myself! YeeeeeHaww!Bobby C.09-19-2007
Boy Bob C. shortest 3 day respit I ever seen!.... the basket had a bottom that you could release on top of a table with Apple or pork pies in their tins that were left on the bottom for stability, also lots of lobsters eat raw potatoes for breakfast when available and wash it down with Blue Nun"Kendall Adams09-19-2007
Paul Conley, Thanks for the e mail address, I've sent an e mail off to Coy. Daisy, An apple basket makes since to me.Mona09-19-2007
I meant to mention Paul Cyr's video of the potato/wheat/broccoli harvests. I never imagined that I would get a bird's eye view of those events! I have sent it to all sorts of folks in my address book ... there is life above Bangor!!daisy09-19-2007
One short note on his "Cheating" (Then I'll leave it alone before the "Thread Police" come after us...) [Stealing signals] happens all the time in baseball when a runner is on second base! In baseball, the announcers tell us when a bunt or steal is coming - the other team is always trying to figure out the other team's signals! So what?! I say, let them get new signals/plays, because someone figgered 'em out! :cool:FLYROD09-19-2007
Flyrod, an apple basket would seem like a good choice ... clever man.daisy09-19-2007
About Bill B. Bill Belichick was born April 16, 1952 in Nashville, Tenn. and raised in Annapolis, Md. His father, Steve, played fullback for the Detroit Lions in 1941 and coached for 33 years at the Naval Academy. Bill was a standout prep athlete at Annapolis High, where he has since been inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. He attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., before enrolling at Wesleyan, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics in 1975. It ain't his fault..his degree in Economics taught him ..if you don't win you don't get paid...Jeese! Everybody knows that!Bobby C.09-19-2007
FLYROD RE Belichick.. :D Whose lookin' for purity in footbal anyway..not me. I like him ..he's like Nixon..a little uncomfortable and too dang smart. I don't think he was cheatin'. I think he wuz lookin' for plays on a football video game. Ya know the ones that fat guy puts out.Bobby C09-19-2007
Willard had chickens could have been for Eggs :DN CLARKSS FL09-19-2007
Belichek's New Headset! :pFLYROD09-19-2007
Might that be an apple basket? Looks like it would be a good one for apples!FLYROD09-19-2007
Wine market is like er the commodity markets the price fluctchooates daily for certain years and brands depending on how namby pambies wit money percieve the value..for instance..recent favorable posts on certain brands and years could have pumped the price right out of the posters reach. See? That's why you can't get a price till checkout time. I like my wine with ice cubes in it. Knocks the arrogance out of it and helps with the metal "corkiness" you get with them twist off caps.Bobby C.09-19-2007
Mona, some folks like their wine chilled, I happen to like mine at room temp, as I think it allows the flavor to blossom on your tongue. Ah, hey, who am I trying to kid? :D I just like the way it tastes! ;-) By the way, I went to the Cakebread web site ... I do not believe I can afford that vintage! They do not even post the price!! :eek: The other thing is, they cannot do direct mail to either Maryland or Maine.daisy09-19-2007
Oops that is Chardonny.Mona09-19-2007
Rebecca, Daisy and Jim, I purchesed a bottle of Kendal Jackson Chardony at Wallmart today, I will let you know what i think of it tonight. As for the Basket, I'm older than everyone and I've never seen a basket like this certainly not in the potatoe field, will be interesting to know what it was used for.MonaEaton09-19-2007
N Clark, thanks for sharing the other views of the basket. Now you have me wondering what the devil its original purpose was. There are some folks on COM that are older then me, so maybe they have seen baskets like it. Otherwise, the question of its use begs for research. Just had a report from our daughter, who stopped by the site of our future house. The excavator is doing the backfill around the footings and the builder is measuring for the interior support footings. Rebecca, we may just be able to share a bottle of Kendall Jackson out on the sunporch, when you visit next summer!! :D Arch, I will even buy the beer, if you and Mikki stop by. ;-)daisy09-19-2007
I've seen those baskets used as a holder for kidlin (sp) wood when I was younger but not sure if that was the general purpose of it. :-)CarmaHollis09-19-2007
My Daughter has the best of the two. I never did any thing to chage it except to put a clear coat on it.N CLARKSS FL09-19-2007
Arch is right on the W C Doyen & Sons. Here is a couple more takes on the Basket. I never see them in use but cannot emagin what else they could have been used for as there were several of them. This was 40 some years ago.N CLARKSS FL09-19-2007
Daisy Pure guess, WCD = Willard C Doyen & SonsArch09-19-2007
I don't know about that basket, N Clark. I have never seen a potato basket styled like that and wonder if it might have served another purpose. Also, what to the letters W C D stand for? Arch, you are right, that basket would have caused muscle strain on the biggest & strongest man/woman in the field on a wet, cold morning!daisy09-19-2007
FLYROD That was a brute that I would not have wanted to carry around. That and the trapdoor bottom must have been an experiment gone wrong :confused:Arch09-19-2007
RE: Post 23833 - That "Potato" basket is a lot deeper than the ones I remember picking potatoes with! Holy cow, fill that sucker up with potatoes and you'd have to DRAG it to the barrell! :eek:FLYROD09-19-2007
Are the leaves turning yet? When do they predict peak this year? Got those taters picked and on the way to market? Do you folks have your fall harvest church dinners soon? Nothing like a breath of that crisp clean air ..........and a good meal.karen09-19-2007
I WON today: Aunt B, Claudia, and Mona...Guess you KNOW that means we'll be home next summer for Raymond's 50'th class reunion!! Also, with all these recent "health" issues, we're kind-a thinking of making a move....probably to southern Maine, come next spring? However, that's not Gospel nor the "printed Word" yet, just a "thinking of" thing...we're used to the snow and cold weather again, so why not, huh?! Think you can stand it having us back on the East Coast and so close? LOL...It sure would be nice to be nearer to all of you; maybe you'd even come visit?!! We'll let you know how all the next rounds of testing and treatments go. Luv U all. Rebecca....you may have to change your flight plans for next year!?C-JColorado Springs09-19-2007
Arch, oh my - gasp - I wish I were with the gang having dinner - I'm going to be a great Aunt AGAIN so must come home in 2008. Daisy hope to see you in Belfast and the rest of you know we need to get together in Easton :DRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-19-2007
Here you go Ladies.Arch09-18-2007
Some folks have "bird dogs." Evidently, I have a semi-feral "raccoon cat." I've taught it to ignore mourning doves feeding on the deck. So, it naps in the sun, and the doves scare themselves off and on. But when a raccoon shows up after dark, my cat gives me all the signals. So, I wait for a truck going by to muffle footsteps -- the shot tonight was point blank. Ravens will be by in the morning.Steve S.Reach Road09-18-2007
Oh, Rebecca, that Cakebread Chard must have BEEN REAL NICE ... made ya' forgetful and all ! ;-) I have never even heard of it; thanks for the tip, Jim C. Sounds like a nice b'day gift for me next year! :D Sanipass - that name is so familiar - like so many others in the County; it's easy to forget, when you've been away as long as I have.daisy09-18-2007
the poll question re. working the back end of a barrel harvester kept me running all day.rick09-18-2007
Neil C You have two of a kind baskets there. I can see why they wouldn't work very well, muddy ground and muddy taters would mess up the trap door real quick.Arch09-18-2007
Shorty Lacombe made Baskets of all kinds for years.N CLARKSS FL09-18-2007
Here is a Potato Basket that I scavenged from W C Ds dump many years ago. There were several there I only took two. :rolleyes: It has a trap door in the bottom. I think they went the way of the wire Basket.N CLARKSS FL09-18-2007
Jim C - For Daisy too! I had cakebread last summer in Belfast, a resturant on the water, ate outside can't remember the name of it - anyway it runs about $40-$50 a bottle here, can't dare say what it cost in Belfast - forgot Mona, maybe Tenlee can get it for you down where she is, unless I can think of a way to get you some sent without breakage.RebeccaAnchorage, Ak09-18-2007
Arch-I had to laugh about your "ash pounding"...When Sandy told me we were going out to the woods with her dad to pound some ash....I cant begin to tell you the hesitation and thought that went through my mind...lol :pCarmaHollis09-18-2007
Hi Jim C. ( my brother ), As much as you've tried to introduce me to wines I still haven't found one that I really, really like, and Rebecca said she couldn't find that one here,so I guess you'll just have to send me one! Sounds Like Rebecca and Daisy like it.Mona09-18-2007
I think UMO is having a basket show and sale the second week in December.Arch09-18-2007
For Daisy and Rebecca..Congratulations on your good taste in wines. Kendall Jackson has a fine reputation and the '05 reserve sells for $14.99. I could'nt find a Cakebread chard, however the '04 Cabranet goes for $69.99. Guess the wine snobs like that one. I'll check further on the Cakebread Chard and let you know the price here.JimcFolsom,CA09-18-2007
Don Sanipass died a few months ago. He and Mary his wife were about the best basket makers around. Don's brother also made baskets. Wilfred, I think, lived very close to them there in West Chapman. Perhaps they live in the housing area, whatever it's called there near the Industrial Park in P. Isle. Mary's basket handles were about the smoothest of any I've ever seen or felt. Besides the various shapped baskets, I have a chair and rocker with woven ash seat and backs they did for me several years ago. If anyone's in Bar Harbor, go to the Abbey Museum...there are baskets for sale there.juliaYarmouth09-18-2007
I thought that was "you need yer ash pounded" ;-)Arch09-18-2007
Mona Carma is right, it was the Sanapasses in Chapman that made baskets. I have a cousin in Mapleton that makes baskets. I dont known if he makes tater baskets but I know he made about any other kind of baskets. There is a store south of PI that he made most of the baskets for. In fact this is it.Arch09-18-2007
When a Micmac child misbehaved..The long stare would follow..then, after some thought, the Father would say.."Sounds to me like you need to go pound some Ash."Bobby C.09-18-2007
Carma, Thanks, I did know Perry Getchell I think he may have worked at Indianhead when I did nearly 40 years ago, the name I couldn't remember was Sanapass.Mona09-18-2007
Mona- The only 2 familys I knew of who made baskets was Perry Getchell And Mr. Sanipass who lived on Chapman Rd. next tothe tracks. Both, I think are deceased.(not sure about Mr. Sanipass) I learned how to make baskets from Perry when I was young because his daughter's Sandra and Carol were my school pals. A knowledge I will always have with me and appreciated learning even back then. :-)CarmaHollis09-18-2007
Yah.. and having a pet beaver and a wooden leg is not good either.Bobby C.09-18-2007
Arch, Do you remember the name of the family in Mapleton that made baskets. I doubt the younger generation is still doing it. They made some very nice baskets, and harold Corey a barber in Washburn always had baskets at his shop. he's retired but may still sell the baskets, I'll have to check on that.mona09-18-2007
Mi'kmaq ... Maliseet ... I'm sure they all got along. May have had canoe races on the Aroostook thosands of years before the first lumberjacks. Can't remember where I read that they sometimes kept pet beavers. Threw them out ... after the wigwam fell down in the middle of the night.Bucky09-18-2007
My sister and her husband get these baskets from the Micmacs and they don't let em go for fifty cents anymore. When they told me the story of how the wood is found and the effort that goes into making them..I consider them a Bargain. Below is a link about that process. http://www.ashbaskets.com/pages/719882/index.htmBobby C.09-18-2007
Here is another advt, looks like prices are gonna be standard.Arch09-18-2007
Arch, You're right on top of things. "Spring Break" is an Aroostook County business. Maybe the Maliseets are their subcontractors. The honey they sell is great.Steve S.Reach Road09-18-2007
Marilyn, That kid you plastered with "rotten" potatoes is probably still a "spoiled" brat today, complete with pot belly. But, you were just trying to do his parents' job. Don't know if the Maliseets still market potato baskets on Route 1. A dying art ... and not much tourist traffic.Steve S.Reach Rd.09-18-2007
RE Tater Baskets http://www.mainemapleandhoney.com/category/400_ashbaskets/Arch09-18-2007
COMING TO A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU !!!Johnnie Cochran09-18-2007
I recall someone said they saw a Maine potato basket on e-bay and the asking price was around $100. I have a beaut that I bought many years ago and won't part with it. Also bought one for all three daughter in laws. What are they selling for in Presque Isle now?MarilynColchester,Vt09-18-2007
re: potato picking. I think the worst was picking in the rain and trying to get all caught up so we could go home early. Baskets would build up with dirt and get twice as heavy. Gloves and clothes soaked too. Really cold mornings weren't fun either! Rotten potato fights were quite common where I picked and we girls had one younger boy who use to pester us constantly, so we got him down and really let him have it with rotten potatoes. Didn't learn his lesson and bugged us some more, so this time he got lipstick all over his face and I don't mean kisses. We had a visit from his mother the next day. Not impressed with us!! Oh well, at least he didn't bug us anymore.MarilynColchester, Vt09-18-2007
Oh gee Arch - we don't have the penalty here - guess we'd better be good! I remember picking in the snow - boys my body feels it now too! Steve I have enjoyed your input in all area's. Thanks!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-18-2007
Today's poll question is interesting. Harvester workers are stuck on that monotonous machine all day, and part of the evening. No overtime in Maine agriculture. I remember picking with seven migrants stretched over a 5 acre field. That's work baby. But the last few years my uncle had 38 kids from Presque Isle, with very short sections, and home before five.Steve S.Reach Road09-18-2007
I am here in Texas and this state is prone to putting people on death row so I will stay outArch09-18-2007
Arch, jail is nice - meals and with health care over the edge and getting more so, of course ageing as we all are need more meds and more Doctor appointments - let's go for it! We would have computers and BC could keep trying to find out the price of Daisy and my wine - gee what's the prob? :cool:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-18-2007
If Atty Cook's prediction proves accurate, it would only be poetic justice. Who says the dead can't reach out of the grave! :pdaisy09-18-2007
Hey! I just saw sumthing on the news.. If OJ "did it"..I still think these Goldman people outsleaze him. If he didn't weel... it's even worse. David Cook, an attorney for Goldman’s father, Fred Goldman, said he believed Nevada authorities would turn over the items with a court order after Simpson’s criminal case finishes. The items include Simpson’s Hall of Fame certificate, a gold Rolex watch and the suit Simpson wore on the day he was acquitted, Cook said. “Assuming that this case is resolved one way or another, at the end of the case, the stuff will never go back to Mr. Simpson,” Cook vowed. “He’s going to walk out of Clark County empty-handed.” Remember..I was educated in PI and nobody can BS me unless I choose to let them.Bobby C.09-18-2007
BC It is the intelligent surveillance that I worry about. :eek:Arch09-18-2007
Arch ..With technology.. the amount of surveillance that can be done is unlimited..the amount of intelligent surveillance that can be done is extremly limited. We are on our own in America..only enough people to warrant the government charging us for protection will be arrested and most of those will be innocent. Heh heh..er.. that oughta get me ten years.Bobby C.09-18-2007
I have often wondered just how much they scan. I guess I have too much time on my hands because I have figured a way to find out without a direct or indirect threat to anything. I just don't want to go to jail. :DArch09-18-2007
To go along with Today's Poll Question, i've repositioned the scenic cam to show a harvesting operation in a field just off Rt.1 south of Presque Isle. It's not a real close shot, but you can see the equipment in the field if you look closely (and associated clouds of dust on occasion). http://www.crownofmaine.com/camscenic.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-18-2007
Let em scan away.. there are 350 million of us..they can't put us all in jail..if I go send me sum cigarettes.Bobby C.09-18-2007
Bobby C, throwing dishes or ashtrays at the folks in D.C. would not phase them one bit ... 'sides, I've upgraded weapons with increased age, but I can't post it on here 'cause they wouldn't have too far to come an git me ... ya' never know who's listening in or scanning sites!! ;-)daisy09-18-2007
Reb and Daisy Heh HeH HeH..Wimmins are such good liars. They never flinch and they never sweat in public. They is good dish and ash tray throwers too! That's what we need up there in Washington by god DC ...by gum ..yep.Bobby C,09-18-2007
BC, I'm going to check today to see if that is less expensive than cakebread. Daisy, don't tell BC but THAT is not the label of which I drinkith. Upscale? am I coming into some money wizad? Those moose are still more handsome than our pale colored ones here. I have seen no bulls in my area yet.Rebecca09-18-2007
Dang, Bobby C, I ain't never seen that wine before! I had to do a search engine on wine stores in order to find the price. I'll bet the flavor is worth EVERY PENNY - right, Rebecca?daisy09-18-2007
That last post was re 23790 Upscale peepleBobby C.09-18-2007
Holy Moly! I never seen this stuff outside the 7-11! Won't even give me a price! I guess it's like buying a Yacht..if you got to ask - you can't afford it. Tasting Notes: "Elegant and tropical with hits of lemon and other citrus fruits. Notes of Fuji apple carry throughout this beautifully balanced and delightful Chardonnay. Lushly layered with an enchanting creamy texture and a finish that lingers on and on." – Randy Ullom, Winemaster Acclaim 90 – "Crisp and elegant, with notes of orange marmalade and oil, a brilliant texture, outstanding purity, and a heady finish..." – Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate 4+ Stars/Excellent – Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant Wine Gold Medal – 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Gold Medal – 2007 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine CompetitionBobby C.09-18-2007
BC Those things are a whole lot of work, I tried to do a motorcycle and quit four times before I finally got rid of it. The good Doc. must have made it a long weekend or he is just sandbagging it as the old radio operators used to say.Arch09-17-2007
Arch..that's a lot of work..worse tham origami..those guys over there must think we're nuts. I'm a freaken' American..if it takes more than five minits and you ain't gettin' paid..it sucks. Think DG decided to stay in Rockland?Bobby C.09-17-2007
Rebecca, that's the only wine I really enjoy ... must be something in the County's potato dust, do ya' think? :Ddaisy09-17-2007
Daisy, my gosh that's what I drink - no kidding! On my way out the door for home. I couldn't find it in the County Paul, those raccoon are beautiful. Great looking garb - the yappy one, wonder what she's saying to her friends at the table? Paul I'll call ya the first time it's good to go snowmachining so you can get your ticket ;-) :-(RebeccaAnchorage, Ak09-17-2007
LInk OOOOOPS http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/animal-japan/washi/pdf/washi_color.pdfArch09-17-2007
BC Follow this link and you will have your own eagle. Daisy & Rebecca As long as you girls leave off the MD 2020 you will be OK. :-)Arch09-17-2007
Rebecca, Make that Kendal Jackson's Reserve and I'll be over. ;-)daisy09-17-2007
Arch, she was pretty do not know how old she is, but a mouthy thing. Yup you gotta a big cat. BC gotta think about all you said ;-) sometimes your over my head specially if I'm on the floor. I'm at work still, dark 8:30 ish til 7:00 am and counting down. Mona now you made me want to stop on the way home for a bottle of chardonayRebecca09-17-2007
Rebecca, You can hurt yourself falling off your chair. Hvae you been into the wine? no, it's to early for that.Mona09-17-2007
Iz it dark all the time yet in Alaska?Bobby C,09-17-2007
RLG..Rule of thumb Never.. ever do anything as part of a plan. That way all things come to you. And ..in warning ..those things that come to you are usually rejected or discounted..because you think them too easy. signed ..La WeeezardBobby C.09-17-2007
My cat brings home bigger birds than that---- welll maybe the vultures follow him home cuz he is so old. :DArch09-17-2007
Mona, I laughed til I feel off my chair Bart your too cuteRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-17-2007
I don't know BC I was in the woods with that man and your a doll, but I don't think I'd dare go in the woods with you :rolleyes: The man's a neighbor - only the females in my circle are stunningRebecca09-17-2007
23771 OB OB..Chase wouldn't even let me in her class..not cause I swore a lot but I sang better than Meta and I used to make fun of her (Ms.Chase) a lot cause she pulled on her throat when she sang and she couldn't speak Latin. OB..I wuz a real a$$ when I was young.Bobby C.09-17-2007
KBS, Should be a good show in Texas Dick Curliss died several years ago.Mona09-17-2007
RLG Tell the handler that the bird is a lot better lookin' than him and that BC is one of the most handsomest oldest and scariest peeples that you've ever had the opportunity to meet and commend him on taking the time to give you an assist on those great pictures.Bobby C.09-17-2007
Local folks should check out the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton at http://www.oldplow.org/ Lots of old farm (and kitchen) equipment.Steve S.PI09-17-2007
A neighbors female C-J call ya week end :cool:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-17-2007
Oh, BC - your not implying I'm a fraud are you - I'll find you out that man behind the curtain :p The handler is in my yard, son's p/u in the background along with a good crop of clover :mad:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-17-2007
Hey Rebecca.....great job! Is that one yours or your neighbors? Handsome/beautiful!!C-JColorado Springs09-17-2007
Today I was riding up the road listening to XM radio Willie's Place and Dick Curless was on. Got home and find that Dick has also been on COM. He sure gets around. They said that He has a show this week in Texas.KBSSpragueville09-17-2007
Bobby C. I said Jeeeze in Mrs Chase's class one day and she made me stand in the hall and then had to go to the principals office. She said I was cussing. Oh well!!OBMO09-17-2007
I mean that's great! Nothing in the backround whatsofreakenever..Bobby C.09-17-2007
Holy Jeeeze! RLG .. That's good! Fur a woman...Bobby C.09-17-2007
Ok BC I did it - thanks Arch!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey09-17-2007
Keepin my fingers crossedRebecca Lunney Guernsey09-17-2007
Can't recall the tunes "Tater Raisin' Man" (sounds sexist) or a "Tombstone Every Mile." I was into soft rock (on WEGP) ... not country music. The stretch of road to Bangor (route 2A) through the Haynesville Woods may may been long and tough for truck drivers in the 1960s, but MDOT had an impressive fleet of large plows, and applied both sand and salt.Steve S.Reach Road09-17-2007
Mona, Re: 23759, I think the 6 month membership you got for Tenlee has expired. If you'd like to renew it for her you can do it here: http://www.crownofmaine.com/subscribe.htmWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-17-2007
Yup thats what I mean, I don't worry about things like that cuz I out weigh most of em by 125 lbs or so. ;-)Arch09-17-2007
Arch..if it means anything..I got arrested fur knocking some rather large young people in the dirt..I'm not saying I was right,but they said the magic words.."What are you going to do about it old man?" Ah weel..can't be cool all the time.. :-)Bobby C.09-17-2007
In a claw biter down to the wire, we lost yesterday's poll. However, please be advised that you can only shoot at us legally (with either gun, bow, or crossbow) from Feb. 15 to April 15, or Aug. 1 to Sept. 29. You will need an official hunting license ($21 for residents). If you don't take our dead bodies home to cook, or to the taxidermist, you could be in violation of Maine's "waste of game" provision. Thank you to those who supported us.An Aroostook CrowWade09-17-2007
BC I don't let it bother me most of the time because it is true. About the only time it bothers me if it is said by young smart --- who means it. :cool:Arch09-17-2007
Arch..don't represenate that old fart thing..It's a crown of sorts. Many young people come to me while am taking care of my tomatoes. Young peeple' whose Fathers and Grandfathers have dealt with me over the years..Even young Mexican people come to me..they say, "Grandfather,with all due respect, what iz going on? I say.."I dunno..God gave you the same brain as he gave me..figure it out..if you come up with an answer..tell me ..I could use the help." Here's one for ya..a almost dead Elvis..he never quit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_K4oeM4SMBobby C.09-17-2007
Bobby C. Tenlee has a membership but every once in awhile she can't get, i just asked her about, but i guess the webmaster is the one to ask.Mona09-17-2007
Will sumbody please pay Tenlee's freaken' membership? I know she can afford it but for some reason..Shoot!.. just get the gd THING DONE..Wait a minit..I'll do it. huh.. how do you do that webmaster?Bobby C.09-17-2007
I should have said Ann and Steve wrote the song, Steve sings it, I have the tape. Schooner Fare started out as a trio and that went on for 28 years,until the death of Tom Rowe, he was from South Paris,Me. Steve and ChuckRomanoff are brothers, Chuck lives in Freeport and Steve in the Portland area, If you get a chance to hear them it's worth it. they do appearances all over the U.S.Mona09-17-2007
re: 23756 Thanks Arch! I saved both songs! Love Tater Raisin.....and loved the question about a tater "raisin" LOL ;-)tenlee09-17-2007
The County Song by Steve Romanoff ( Schooner Fare) and Ann Jepson of New Sweden. I believe they are married now. I've attended many Schooner Fare concerts, very good.Mona09-17-2007
OLD FART!!!! I represent that remark er was that resent ??? Tater Raising Man by Curless and The County song by someone else. http://www.tateract.org/music.htmlArch09-17-2007
Sally Joe.. I guess by now you may have guessed that it's important to respect stuff that's important to old farts.Bobby C.09-17-2007
His Truck Stop song is in this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EILK7UdkzykArch09-17-2007
Here is link to two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVPOvx05DyUArch09-17-2007
Ok Arch I got one of em' Deee--ang! Why didn't you post it? Ain't the happiest song on earth ..but the man has a good voice.. a little whiskey in them chords..gives it character. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZux4xdrN_YBobby C.09-17-2007
I'm tellin' ya.. a good concert takes as much out of ya as a week of picking potatoes ur a 15 round fight..so I think these guys could have made it. Weel ..as Reagan used to say..they never got a chance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPMxJROHInMBobby C.09-17-2007
BC Did you see the two Curless songs on Utube? Tombstone Every Mile and Bury the Bottle with meArch09-17-2007
Hey Mona..In the absence of a Curliss sound byte ..I think all these guys would have been good pickers..had they been given a chance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTqEW2em0u4Bobby C.09-17-2007
Bobby C - thanks for the tater raisin photo. That was priceless. I'm gonna start puttin' raisins on my taters.Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA09-17-2007
I was being a kid oneday took my grampy's marble collection (mostly swirls like superman) fried them and made necklace boy was I TOAST when the family found out! :eek:Sally Jo09-17-2007
Tater Raising Man and Tonbstone Every Mile were written and sung by Dick Curlis originally from Fort Fairfield.Mona09-17-2007
If anyone is interested, Military.Com has some very good articles and they keep you up to date on what is happening in the war zones as well as everything that is military related.OBMO09-17-2007
Dang..I've not heard the song "Tater Raisin Man" either..I think they kicked me out of town just before it got popular. Webmaster...It's askin' a lot ..but this comes up every year..can you give us the song on a link? Ur just post it on MySpace an I'll let the kids find it..same way Homeland Security does. Craig I think got a picture that might be close to what a tater raisin looks like.Bobby C.09-17-2007
Craig Read that as tater raising rather than tater raisin. ;-)Arch09-17-2007
Not only have I not heard the song, I've never heard of tater raisins either. I've heard of raisins. Are we talking dried grapes here, or did somebody miss an apostrophe?Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA09-17-2007
Mona you got to respect our "Rule uv Law" thing ..give O J the benifit of your doubts..oops you already did that. I'm taking up a collection for him..send the munny to Arch..We're calling it "The Juice Fund".Bobby C.09-17-2007
Heh Heh Hardee Har Har Arch is an Artist.Bobby C.09-17-2007
Pic by Lamb Painting by IrfanviewArch09-17-2007
Arch, I like it!Mona09-17-2007
I meant this Ken Lamb picture.Bobby C.09-17-2007
I liked this Ken Lamb pitcher..He may not consider it one of his best but I like it..reminds me a little of a Libby painting What are those things in the picture anyway? Kinda look like beer kegs. :rolleyes: Arrrgh! Somtimes I can't stand myself.Bobby C.09-17-2007
Mona Here he is.Arch09-17-2007
Thanks for the yard sale tips. Sorry to disappoint Arch and Bobby C, but there will be no beer. Besides, if you two fellas drank as much as you claim, you'd both be buried by now! ;-) By-the-by, I saw something on the history channlel about the Pabst Brewry site being turned into a multi-plex area for living, shopping, business ... worth a look up, for you folks who help support the company's growth for so long! :D Re: Paul Cyr's moose pics from this a.m. ... I already have mine titled and stored!daisy09-17-2007
thanks Arch for the recommendation, I'll be out the door and at work in a few. Carma is correct - what a picture :eek:Rebecca09-17-2007
Paul Cyr- Absolutly awesome photos of the moose today. Every time I look at one of your photos I am amazed. When is your hard cover photo book going to be out? LOL :-)CarmaHollis09-17-2007
Daisy : Make sure everybody knows that your sale IS a fund raiser and folks tend to be a little looser with their jingle . Bobby C. would buy at least two 6 packs with that kind of info . ;-) ;-) :-) :-)Rob B.Fl.09-17-2007
This will change the latest subject, from birds the feathered type to the human type, jail birds! I think O.J. should always wear the prison garb he was wearing yesterday.Mona09-17-2007
Jeff This pic come up in your random rotation and it is the WRONG fiddlehead to show people because it is the one you DON'T eat. That is if my eyes are seeing fuzzy green like I think they are.Arch09-16-2007
Rebecca If your techie gets too technical try this program, its easy to use and it is FREE. http://www.vso-software.fr/products/image_resizer/Arch09-16-2007
I have had a few "Tag Sales" and I just helped a friend tag her items... put a price on the items you would pay at yard sale prices... you have it in the sale to get "RID" of it,, so.. tag reasonable... low.. but worth something.. it will sell if the right person comes looking for stuff... GOOD LUCK,,Yard Sailer...09-16-2007
I have marvelous pictures, but everytime I try to put it on here it says it's too big! So tomorrow it will be done once my work techie helps me and I can't wait BC then you'll have to eat crow :pRebecca09-16-2007
This will perhaps be the closest vote ever on the COM. Win or lose, we'll keep an eye on Steve, wondering "where's our grub?"Aroostook Raventhe river09-16-2007
Bobby C., Peligans? Some sea gulls on the Aroostook think they're a big deal ... but my ravens (size doesn't matter) get in their face. The sea gulls are gone.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
Mona..re three day sabbatical I'm really worried..I couldn't do it. Fur instance..Mr. Sutter complained about the by-pass and the fact that he might someday have to live under a bridge.I stopped myself from responding to that. I thought..well..I've lived under a bridge and it ain't that bad as long as you've got sum beef jerky, beer money,and stuff to feed the Pelicans. It also helped to know a girl who lived one bridge over.Bobby C.09-16-2007
NFL "Ravens" won. My guys are now roosting.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
With local corvid birds having a slight edge in today's COM poll, I sat near a juvenile White Pine and said ... got to get you transplanted where you can grow.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
Meredith, Was so great to visit with you this morning at Tim Hortons ( 8am)! and for you to see your little flower girl all grown up, (Gail Lyford) that was neat. Your house is so nice,hope to see it one of these days. Bobby c. Your three days are not up!, but thats ok. we'd really miss you .MonaEaston09-16-2007
23699 Rebecca Lunney Guernsey I thought about this for a long time and what I think iz RLG is "ghosting" us. I think she ate that "lost" Falcon.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Bobby C., My birds (little do they know) have just pulled ahead! Webmaster ... wait for morning! ... 5:58 AM -- when they usually get me up. They're probably all watching the Baltimore Ravens game.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
I dunno Steve..It's close for the crows but it don't look that bad.Bobby C.09-16-2007
I see my raven/crows are losing in today's poll. I'll just put a "posted" sign on the White Pine out front (it's the same age as I am). It's parent tree is in the lower right.Steve S.Reach Rd.09-16-2007
Bobby C., The (round) Honey Buns are perfect for take off. And you'll never see a happier bird.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
Bobby C. ... The half-price pepperoni is obviously all fat -- with a little food coloring. But maybe "premium" pepperoni turns white too. I'll try that.Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
That pepperroni that turns white in the rain is a Chinese product..it is actually made with crushed June Bugs and lard and has some kind of chemical flavoringBobby C.09-16-2007
Steve re crows Honey Buns!? I'm puttin on a crow suit and come over to your place.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Bobby C., I could get a one-time decent shot at the half dozen crows/ravens that reside nearby, but I couldn't pull the trigger. I've gained their trust with tater tots, cheap pepperoni (turns white in the rain), and Honey Buns. Can you imagine inviting friends over to eat crow?Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
Yeah right.. and I tend to part with money a lot faster after a couple uv free beersBobby C.09-16-2007
Daisy If you are having an estate sale this sign will bring in a lot of lookers. BC and I have been known to frequent such places. ;-)Arch09-16-2007
It really don't matter if they open hunting season on Crows.. they are real smart and hard to hit as well cause they are all feathers and bullits cost too much to be foolin' with them.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Bobby C., I like that ... "estate liquidation." Could draw more visitors. I can see where today's poll is headed. But bear in mind, in the USDA Farmers' Bulletin #630, "Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer" (1915), you can read up on the crow (on page 17).Steve S.Reach Road09-16-2007
Fur your information "C" iz a vowel.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Attention..P Burtt This is an ceiling fresco in a smoking lounge at CIA headquarters..I think.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Daisy Don't call it a garage sale or a yard sale..Call it an Estate Liquidation. This helps keep out the people who want to pay 50 cents for everything. Tell em Bob Dylan left a bunch of stuff at your house when he was a kid and you're tired of waiting for him to die to sell it.Bobby C.09-16-2007
Has anyone on this site ever held a yard sale? I am preparing for my first yard sale and have no idea of how to price items. Have a lot of Beanie Babies; lots of 'theme toys' from Burger King and McDonald's; granddaughter's dress up clothes; etc; etc. This is a fund raising effort for a trip to NYC that our granddaughter is going on later this year. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks, COMers, wherever you are.daisy09-16-2007
that's hide in the woods - man my typing is bad when I'm excited you get the picture though?Rebecca09-15-2007
I live a pretty boring life here and tonight we had a wood pecker in our bird feeder, then aI heard a bird that sounded in distress and saw our neighbor out with his tracking device. His falcon had taken off with a magpie he had caught and hit in the woods by my home. I'm glad I lived on a farm and saw the process of getting a chicken ready for the oven! What a treat! Last year he lost one of his falcon - a long story - now, I'm gonna settle in and hope I don't have a Paul Cyr experience :eek: Termination dust Friday morning on the mountains - first of the many to come.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak09-15-2007
The most beautiful turn (the Reach) on the Aroostook River (#23697) could be removed by progress ... if the Presque Isle "easterly" Bypass comes to pass. I could end up living under a bridge.Steve S.Reach Road09-15-2007
Thanks Brenda, My "buds" were nervously watching my back; I was only yards from their nest sites. Minutes later, I noticed two juvenile brook trout looking up at me.Steve S.Reach Road09-15-2007
Steve that is a very nice pic you posted nice sceneryBrenda09-15-2007
Just learned Maine permits an "open season" on "crows" in Aroostook Co. Feb. 5 to April 15, and Aug. 1 to Sept. 29. I'm checking with City Hall Monday to see what it would cost me to take a shot at my "buds."Steve S.Reach Road09-15-2007
BC You are right, those younguns would probably mess things up royally. No marbles or sharp things either.;-) Jeez, no posts for three days this place is gonna be deadsville.Arch09-15-2007
Arch If Paul knows what I know (and I think he knows twice as much) He don't need any fireworks. Don't tell Randy and SPT nuthin' either. I mean it this time..I'm not posting for three more days..Mona has lost all intrest.Bobby C.09-15-2007
OOOPPSS Screwed up on that one. Maybe he don't have any fireworks.Arch09-15-2007
Don't tell Paul about those marble guns. It's almost Winter and...Bobby C.09-15-2007
Na it isn't mine, pic I found on net.Arch09-15-2007
Man! Arch..that's a nice cat..iz it yours? Can I have it?Bobby C.09-15-2007
Paul, I didn't get a message from coy today. Something came up on messanger yesterday, but i don't use that. tenlee may. he can e mail me I think he has that address.Mona09-15-2007
Mona: Did u receive a message from Coy today? He said that he sent u and tenlee a message.campingconleysomerset Pa09-15-2007
Or These?Arch09-15-2007
Are these what you meanArch09-15-2007
Steve.. re cats eyes. No such thing as cheap to a collector..just desirable and less desirable.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Some marbles were called cats' eyes. What were those? The cheap ones?Steve S.Reach Road09-15-2007
Christensen Four Color Double Turkey ... I would give lots fur this one..up to.. huh well.. I can't afford it. I never played a lot but I'd stand around the games and say stuff..like.. "Hey!..Sheldon! I'll give you a dime for that one before you lose it!".Bobby C.09-15-2007
Jeez Someone with all their marbles. ;-)Arch09-15-2007
Bobby, I saved all my old marbles. One day, I will take them to the fleamarket in Brimfield to see if are worth anything. I have some that are similar to the one you pictured here.RonMass.09-15-2007
BC Were you a good marble player or did you lose all your marbles? :D I couldn't resist that one. We used to get a piece of pipe the right ID and whittle a stock from a board and make marble guns using firecrackers for propellant.Arch09-15-2007
Bobby C., As we both know, they are the stronger sex.Steve S.Reach Road09-15-2007
Re kneeling Steve..I don't think the girls know how strong they made me.. I was absolutely prepared to die for beauty ..a few bucks..and the complete freedom to enjoy it all. Nope.. the ones I'm talking about were standing up..even after lunch..while I ..tired and sweaty kneeled in the dirt..trying to get just one more barrel.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Mona ... Don't put yourself down for breaking 60 barrels a day. You were a good picker. For me, that bought all my clothes, not just the winter set. Bobby C. ... those "older" (teenage) girls that inspired your work, were they picking on their knees? I have to admit, I remember being inspired.Steve S.Aroostook watershed09-15-2007
Sandee...around here the same could be said for picking tomatoes to sell to the Campbell Soup Company way back when [increasing pain each day]. To break the tension of the hot afternoon by day three, a rotton tomato battle would erupt. I guess that did not happen when picking potatoes...one might get bruised beyond one's ego. Our farmer was wise and paid us at the end of each day. Then there was an incentive to come back and do it again the next day to make your bankroll even bigger.jane09-15-2007
I believe picking potatoes was a good learning experience for young people, in our case it was our winter clothing. I was not great at it an average of 50 to 60 barrels a daay when I got 70 on rare occasians that was great. I have a younger sisiter 81/2 years younger she could pick potatoes, at 15 she picked over 100 three days in a row, 100, 105 and 115. She always picked on her knees.Mona09-15-2007
Fur instance..ron ..if you have one of these..E-mail me.I'l pay 2.96 and change fur it. Peltier Glass Co. - Shooter National Line Rainbo (Super Boy) Size: 13/16"+ Condition: 8.9 Origin: Ottawa IL Heavily swirled example. I presume this is Type I (Miller) as there are no obvious seams, just heavy swirling, and what may be a seam, to highly swirled to really tell Fractures and a partial sub-surface moon.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Never used a good marble to play..for instance..a good Superman marble today iz worth big bucks..even with inflation considered. I had fake Supermans to use in the schoolyard.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Traded marbles??? We used to play keepsies. First one in the hole won all the marbles. Miss McKay didn't like that one bit. She thought it was gambling. I told her it wasn't gambling if you were good enough to win!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.09-15-2007
Ok…about.. work ethic..sometimes you get USED by somebody sittin' on their a$$. Sometimes sumbody sittin' on their a$$ is not yur friend. If your busting your butt all the time and doing an honest day's work..and not going anywhere except debt ..you need to re-evaluate your "desk sitter" ur sart growin' potatoes on the sly ..ur both.. It don't matter...If you are growing potatoes or drilling oil... if all your potato (or oil) wealth depends on one or two contracts..you've got to re –evaluate yur stuff. PS Please keep in mind that I have not been successful since I traded marbles when I was at Training SchoolBobby C.09-15-2007
Of course, picking spuds builds character. How could it not? It also taught us the value of hard work and the value of a dollar. When we would lay a saw buck on the counter of a store, we thought that we had to pick four barrels to get that dollar. Because of that, money was never wasted.RonMass.09-15-2007
Sandee re picking Sandee..Yes! You could have died.. but on the fourth day the sun came up and life wuz good and you knew you wuz strong..and you went on to bring the message forward to yur children and the children of your children and this message never ends. You are right..all worthwhile effort tests you..and it never stops ..even when you are older..like me..you never have it made.Bobby C.09-15-2007
BC represents that remark ;-)Arch09-15-2007
WHEN I PICKED POTATOES.............. FIRST DAY....I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. SECOND DAY....I JUST KNEW I WAS GOING TO DIE.. THIRD DAY I WISHED I HAD DIED....SANDEE09-15-2007
RE TODAY'S QUESTION: Does picking potatoes build character? IT SURE DOES!! AND SOME OF THEM VISIT THIS SITE EVERYDAY!! ;-) Right Bobby C and Arch?? :Ddaisy09-15-2007
I can't stop now ..I promise to take a three day break after this.. In the sixties down here in the south you had to be a very good hunter to get a wild turkey..now they are abundant..but nobody is hunting them. One pecked on my door the other day and axed me if he could mow he lawn. I said,"Get lost!..I'm doing the next door nieghbor's laundry to pay the rent..huh ..bird!" Help Webmaster!.. Please do not forget the threat that too many Wild Turkeys and Mooses have on the market. Don't tip off the government with pictures..they'll cut funds to please Conagra.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Meese er Mooses ah hell them big old things are SMART. We used to go hunting up in the Realty every year. One time we run into a big old Bull and he blocked the tote road we were gonna hunts so we chucked rocks, snowballs etc and he wouldn't move so we waited him out. When he did move we went up that road a couple clicks and went up over a ridge and heard him bugling so we went to see what he was hollering about. He had held us so that two cows and a calf could get away. Smart aminalArch09-15-2007
At the risk uv talking too much..and to eggsplain my last post..I consider Moose to be at least 2.7 times more dangerous than El-Quaver. Those silly sneaky sh--ts have never had to look a Moose in the eyes. Niether have most of our great leaders. I want homeland security to be expanded. I want a Moose watch.Bobby C.09-15-2007
Ken, cool pictures on the mailing list today. I Like the turkeys. Until I saw one of your photos last year, I never knew we had wild turkeys in Aroostook!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-15-2007
But I got to hand it to him..He got the picture..that counts..In Maine and Iraq.Bobby C.09-15-2007
This guy chased Paul back into his truck. Heh,heh..Har Har HarBobby C,09-15-2007
Arch ..et all You know..we talk about tough..I was always pretty good in a scrap..but a good srap lasts from three minnits to twenty depending on the adversary..picking potatoes lasts all day..that's tough. I faded early. It was only the opportunity to see the older girls bending over and the promise of a new bike that kept me goin'Bobby C.09-15-2007
BC Knees is prayer handles. I was a lackluster to poor picker myself. When I turned 18 I challenged my Mother (unbeatable picker) to a picking duel. We both picked over 100 barrels that day, I had to delay joining the Army for a week to recuperate, she went picking the next day as normal. :DArch09-15-2007
Arch..When I used to get out of school to pick potatoes.... I got paid for 30 barrels a day..no matter how many I thought I picked. I would get a bigger section and try like hell to beat 30 barrels..nope ..never happened. I would "get behind" and get my section shortened..and what wuld I get..you guessed it..30 barrels. 'Course It never occured to me to keep my own count. As far as prayer handles goes..I never seen a high barrel picker down on his-her knees..had to stay on your feet and bend over to make time.(if knees is what prayer handles are)Bobby C.09-15-2007
Carma..I went to a school in Biddeford for a couple years (Pool Road) a long time ago ;-) Went to Old Orchard a lot and it seems to me (from your picture)that it looks a lot better now than it did then. Regardlees of all the sentiment so does North Main Street PI. I said "looks" better..but maybe not as much fun.Bobby C.09-15-2007
This is the "Entrance to the Pier" at Old Orchard Beach. Can you see it? If any of you have ever been here; do you remember it this way? ;-)Carma09-15-2007
Marilyn, we do try and send out reminders when memberships expire but some fall through the cracks. If you can remember when your account is due and renew yourself it is appreciated. Many thanks. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-14-2007
Marilyn Membership is $10.00 per year. Unless his policy has changed you will have to email him to find out when your year is up.Arch09-14-2007
Marilyn, Let your conscience be your guide about donating to the COM. A volunteer system cuts down on the webmaster's book keeping, I presume. Funny. Here I am representing management.Steve S.Reach Road09-14-2007
Webmaster: Did you send a e-mail when it is time to renew our membership each year, or is it entirely up to us to remember when it is due. I received mine as a gift last year so don't know how much a year cost.MarilynColchester, Vt09-14-2007
Dan I think you are right about the Pickers Special starting in 1959. It was a Wayne Knight program and was going strong during my tenure at WAGM in 1960-61-62.JimCFolsom, CA09-14-2007
Steve, I believe the Potato Pickers Special started in 1959.Dan EArlington, MA09-14-2007
Arch, You're right, I was just trying to be diplomatic ... and I'm not even running for anything.Steve S.Reach Road09-14-2007
Should read down on their prayer handles.Arch09-14-2007
Steve I think you are wrong, when have you ever seen a harvester worker down in their prayer handles in the old crusty ground or wallowing around in the mud with a 3 to a barrel basket? ;-)Arch09-14-2007
If anyone wants a laugh read this, it will enlighten you as to where our tax money goes. Must have been some tasty meatballs. Soda was good too. :mad: :mad: :mad:Arch09-14-2007
Guest, Nearly all of the potato harvest is now "mechanical," but the harvester workers work just as hard.Steve S.PI09-14-2007
SPT....let me and KBB know if there's anything we can do to help, please! You know we Maine'ers stick together, especially in good times or bad!! You have our numbers plus they're in the phone books.....C-JColorado Springs09-14-2007
The Potato Pickers' Special started on WAGM radio in the early 1960's. Does anyone have the precise date? DG? I believe the original host was Wayne Knight, who had a flare for motivational drama. When an arctic air mass was headed for the County, he said at the beginning of the show "what you don't dig today ... you won't dig."Steve SutterReach Road09-14-2007
Daisy, this should give you some idea about where most COM viewers reside. Most are in the continental US.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-14-2007
Do they still pick by hand or is everything done by harvester now.guest09-14-2007
Webmaster, Do you have any idea what percentage of COM members/visitors reside outside of Maine? Today's question got me wondering how skewed the answers will be, because of those of us who live 'outside.' I used the choice that show was 'not available' in today's question, but do not always have such a clear option.daisy09-14-2007
No frost on the Reach Road this morning (at the time I got up, anyway). Let's hope the 33 degrees laid the mosquitoes to rest.Steve S.Reach Road09-14-2007
Official low up there was 33 last night. Anyone have any frost on their front lawn this moring?Sterile Snoopy09-14-2007
SPT - I will join Arch in wishing you a good outcome with your family. Steve S. - glad you enjoyed the article.daisy09-14-2007
SPT We hope your family crisis comes out well.Arch09-14-2007
Hi All I sat here last night and figured as to what those links were and came to the conclusion that it was something to do with COM. BCs screen print should have clued me sooner but I am slow I guess. I run an ad blocker, flash block and a script blocker on Fire Fox (my browser) and havn't done anything different with IE but it blocked them also.Arch09-14-2007
Arch, regarding the forks with 90 degree tines, all I can think of is a clam digging fork, but I think the bloodworm pickers use the same type of fork. For anyone who was looking for the Earl T-shirt they are ready but the Edith T-shirt will have to wait, I’m in the middle of a huge family crises and don’t have the time to “get-er-done” :-( :-( :-(SPTColorado09-14-2007
Bobby C. re:the screaming frog. Absolutely hillarious. And especially the wit that goes with it. I tell ya - you add more smiles on the guestbook. Keep 'em comin.... :Dconnie c.CA09-14-2007
daisy, Thanks for the mention of the BDN story #23620. I would have missed it otherwise.Steve S.PI09-14-2007
BTW, there's a good chance the keyword linking will go away as it's not working out that well anyway.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-14-2007
Go here and click on Return uv the screaming Frog. Betcha Mr. Sutter don't have one of these in his dooryard http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=570e4770-4f74-4113-a675-36af9d096d31&t=m137&f=06/64&p=hotvideo_viralvideos&fg=&GT1=10357Bobby C.09-14-2007
Yes, yes.... make everything BLUE !!Meanie09-14-2007
Bobby, lolWebmaster09-14-2007
Webmaster..if it irritates P. Burtt..go for it..see if you can make all the words blue. :D ;-) :cool:Bobby C.09-14-2007
ARCH Consider yourself lucky. I think the bulletin board now has a database of "notable words" that are linked with an associated URL (mostly useless), so whenever a poster posts a message those notable words end up highlighted in blue and double underlined (to distinguish them from non-automated requested links (the usually useful kind that the posters put in themselves)). I'm not sure that the webmaster has control over this or even if it's up for discussion. I try not to toss in my two cents too often when it comes to the functioning of the COM because the Webmaster almost always does a great job and it always feels to me as if I would be looking a gift horse in the mouth. But, if you asked me, my preference would be to shut it off. Maybe it could be a "question of the day". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-14-2007
Bobby,etc the hyperlinks with the double blue lines are a form of advertising I was experimenting with. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-14-2007
Arch..not a blue word link to be seen this morning.Bobby C.09-14-2007
Meta..I looked at that picture several times just for that reason and she looks like a young lady that used to visit us sometimes ( I think her name was Marylyn and her Husband's name as John) They lived somewhere up on Church St. That's probably why you don't recognize her. I'm not positive of all this either,a faint memory to say the least. Arch.. I'm not doing that on purpose. I thought I had some kind of pesky malware infection but I ran a scan and last night and quarantined all the crap.. I was still getting it. Someone else on here mentioned the same thing,but the post went by without comment.Bobby C.09-14-2007
Very nice story in today's BDN about a potato farmer in Carmel, Maine, as he & his family harvest his last crop. Now, there is a 91 man who could name every type of fork any of you have questions about! ;-) Touching story ... not just the potatoes, but he even worked for the BARR!! How much more MAINE could you get then that?? :-)daisy09-14-2007
Arch - When I worked for the state we used a fork where the tines were at 90 degrees from the (short)handle to rogue potatoes. Is that the same as the one you described?CharlotteWashburn09-14-2007
META....That photo was taken by Voscar in 1953. Let's see...you were about 12.DGPI09-14-2007
Bobby, in the picture of Ferland's Market can you identify the mother and children for me? Opal and I have pondered over this but can't quite figure out the year it was taken..ThanksMeta09-14-2007
Renee McKenney...are you related to Dan McKenney :confused:judierae09-14-2007
BC I am gonna have to show my ignorance here, is that something you are doing or does it just happen? :confused:Arch09-14-2007
Im gonna have to learn that trick, I'm new to this stuff.Arch09-14-2007
I don't know I came in with Microsoft as well as Firefox and I got it on both.Bobby C.09-14-2007
How come I dont see any on mine? ;-)Arch09-14-2007
Waldo You are correct, Some of the older farmers around town always carried them to check on the end of a row to see how the spuds were coming along or later to get a batch of new taters for supper. :-)Arch09-13-2007
OK ..Arch this is a picture uv my screen with the blue words.Bobby C.09-13-2007
Arch, you asked about a fork with the tines at 90 degrees to the handle. We had a few of those on the Libby farm. I seem to remember they had three tines, were only about three-and-a-half inches across the back, with five-inch tines, and the handles could be anywhere from three to five feet long. I was told they were leftovers from when people dug potatoes by hand. -No mechanized digger. Ours were used by the fellow riding the digger to untangle whatever was trying to clog it up: sods, chickweed, potato tops.... It wasn''t always clear sailing!Waldo L09-13-2007
Waldo, Thanks for completing the farm fork collection. The "rock" fork would be handy if you couldn't tip the (horse-drawn) rock cart to dump. Potato shoveling would be "mild" work compared to that.Steve S.Reach Road09-13-2007
The Great Fork Discussion: We used to call the six-tined fork Arch just displayed a rock fork on our farm. Some people used 'em when picking rocks right after planting. Most of us farm kids just picked up the rocks by hand and threw them at the rock cart (or the tractor driver.) Bootfoot, your summary of three-, four-, and ten-tined forks was identical to what we used to call them. Potato forks, or the infamous ten-string banjo, didn't start out with slightly-flattened tines in the middle. They got that way from sliding on the cement floor of the potato bin while we were "shoveling" into the rack or into barrels. Now there was a job that would keep you warm, even at 38 degrees!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-13-2007
bootfoot, I think you're right. The garden spade fork may have been "dignified" by being called a potato fork in the early days. My experience with a dung fork is limited, but I think you're right on that one too. Sounds like you know your tools.Steve S.Reach Rd.09-13-2007
We all know what this one is for, right guys.Arch09-13-2007
As I recall, a pitchfork was three-tined and was used for pitching hay. A garden spade fork was four-tined with flat tines and was used for turning over soil. A dungfork was four-tined with round tines and was used to pitch dung. A potato fork (banjo) had about ten tines with the center tines somewhat flattened and was used for "shoveling" potatos. Probably more information than you wanted to know???bootfoot09-13-2007
Stopping by to check out the site..Renee McKenneyFort Fairfield09-13-2007
Potato fork. "A heavy gardening fork with flat, long tines, the potato fork is used to scoop and separate potatoes from the dirt; the potatoes are caught on the tines without being damaged, and the dirt falls through." It took until the early 1900s before the two men digging were replaced by the more efficient one-row horse drawn digger. I may still have one of these forks.Steve S.Reach Road09-13-2007
Graucho's show was "You Bet Your Life."Ellen09-13-2007
Jane It was a potato fork and it had four flat tines. In Aroostook County we/I knew them as a garden fork for turning the soil. I wonder if anyone except Randy knows what a fork with the tines 90D from the handle was used for?Arch09-13-2007
Now I am confused. That thingy that my Nanny and Pappy dug up the potatoes with had more tines than a pitch fork. No one ever called the thing by it's proper name. How sad to learn something like that 30 years after they have passed from this earth !!! :-( Think of all the appropriate informational moments we can no longer share ! :-(jane09-13-2007
WOW...you guys may be correct. I stand corrected [about the pitch fork]. :Djane09-13-2007
When I mentioned Groucho, I was referring to his show - remember he had that MAGIC WORD segment? - I cannot be the only one old enough to remember the program!! :rolleyes:daisy09-13-2007
Aint never seen two lines that I can remember. :confused:Arch09-13-2007
fork computer jam server If the above words ain't blue you need to pay your membership.Bobby C.09-13-2007
Arch you done that yourself ..it's got to have two lines under it.. :mad:Bobby C.09-13-2007
Arch Hey it worksArch09-13-2007
I thought I remembered there were four, wrong! I had to check to make sure and the other two were Gummo and ZeppoArch09-13-2007
none of em turned blue..my computer iz busted. 1. Webmaster how cum none of my words are turning blueBobby C.09-13-2007
Fork,families,jamBobby C.09-13-2007
Daisy I think it's "Nasty" and "Dopey" er.. but I ain't a huntret percent on that.but I stayed at Holiday Inn last night so I might be right.Bobby C.09-13-2007
Its either a link or a K-mart blue light special. :DArch09-13-2007
Blue type with a blue underline = link, thats the only blue I can think of unless something went right over my bald head.Arch09-13-2007
Blue words problem It's Content Link..program got a list of key words... takes a look at the posts and links those words to a search and hopes you take a look ect.blah blah.Bobby C.09-13-2007
Three outta 5 aint badArch09-13-2007
Daisy A blue line?, of course I remember Groucho, Harpo, Chico and I dont remember the fourth one.Arch09-13-2007
Dan, I could be wrong, but I think the 4-tine forks were used for pitching hay and manure inside the barn. Gutters behind the cows were fairly narrow, so those forks would slide right along so to speak. The fork Randy shows was used in potato house bins, and required a good set of arms.Steve S.Reach Road09-13-2007
Yeah, because families at my school eat jam with a fork !FLYROD09-13-2007
Can someone explain why some words in various entrys are shown in blue with lines beneath? Is there a word of the day ... remember Groucho? ... anyone. Bobby C and Arch, I can't wait to hear your reasoning! :Ddaisy09-13-2007
Connie, yes I know. Same thing happens when my sister tries sending me mail. I think they have taken more drastic measures here to block stuff trying to get through b/c I am not getting the crazy stuff I was getting before which is good.pac09-13-2007
PAC - just wanted you to know that I got your email & wrote back, but it came back as undeliverable. Funny you got the other one I had sent, but that also came back as undeliverable, so maybe it decides to accept it eventually? Who knows about these computers?! :confused:connie c.cool & comfy CA09-13-2007
Jane..nope ..a pitch fork has only three or four "strings". I think. Just about anybody can learn to hump a pitchfork for a couple hours..but a "ten string banjo" requires a special breed. :-)Bobby C.09-13-2007
Not to put too fine a point on it...so to speak...but I always thought of a pitch fork as a two- to four-tined implement with a long handle used mainly for pitching hay and similar material.Dan EArlington, MA09-13-2007
In these here parts we call them tools "Rascal Stickers" because men jam them under porches, sheds, and bed covers to stick any rascals that might be where they oughtn't. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-13-2007
Randy...just north of the Mason-Dixon line that instrument is merely known as a pitch fork. That would cover all the uses you have for the item.jane09-13-2007
DG and Bobby---this from the potato grower trivia department: A potato fork (banjo) is also a cotton fork, is also an ensilage fork. You need to know this when you order at the hardware store. I think you also void your life insurance when you buy one. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle09-13-2007
For those of you interested in progress at Walter Reed Army Hospital, there is an informative story in the METRO SECTION of today's edition of the Washington Post. It talks about the amputee center that just opened at the cost of ten million, the anticipated close date of the center is 2011. Before anyone jumps on me, I feel whatever the wounded solidiers need, they should have. I just wonder why the government continues to 'do business as usual.' Frustrating.daisy09-13-2007
Ken This store.. yup that's it right there. I got this picture off DG..I think Voscar took it. I traded a Black Hawk comic book for it.Bobby C.09-13-2007
Yeah DG.. I know what a "Banjo" iz..used them to move the cow sh--t and straw in the barn and then went over and did the potatoes.. gave the spuds extra flavor. PS Ken, I think that's what Meta thinks is "Too much information". I used to wash windows at the store and the house for movie money.Bobby C.09-13-2007
KEN - I might as well jump on the bandwagon and say "Hello" and welcome to COM! Missed our chance to talk with you at Avis' service and I don't get out to the golf course too often! Tell Kip I said "Hi!"FLYROD09-13-2007
Hi Cousin Ken..great to have you jump in on what can be at times a little craziness...but lots of fun and VERY informative! Sometimes just more information that we need!! Hope to see you and Dot soon...MimMeta09-13-2007
Marilyn, Most families depended on picking potatoes to buy their winter clothing and it was a good feeling in spite of the hard work. I remember my very first picking experience at my grandmothers farm on the cross road in Crouseville, I was 5 years old that was 1938. She gave me a five pound lard pail to pick in and I guess it took most of the day to pick my one barrel, my aunts kept moving the barrel over and finally I filled it and promptly went to the house to get paid! Five cents!MonaEaston09-13-2007
DG BC will probably be able to put two and two together, maybe. ;-)Arch09-13-2007
Ken F....Good morning and welcome to COM. Any old P.I. you'd like to see? If so, just ask...Dick Graves (DG)DGPI09-13-2007
Arch...Never heard that "thing" referred to as a 10-string banjo, but I get it. Wondering if BC gets it. Reckon we're gonna find out when he pulls his butt out of bed around the crack o' noon....DGPI09-13-2007
Hello to Ken Ferland. My Dad Bob Stephenson worked for you quite a while and always thought well of you. I remember when coming into your store, always being greeted with a big smile and conversation. Good to know you are well and from your website, I would assume you are enjoying the game of golf. Welcome to the COMMarilynColchester,Vt09-12-2007
I picked potatoes through all my school years and used the money to buy my own clothes which helped out my parents. I still get the urge every fall to want to be picking and can smell the dirt. I don't think the old back could take it now. My personal best was 86 barrels. I picked for Stan Beckwith for many years. His farm was the big one just past the hospital on the left. 25 cents a barrel with 5 cent bonus if you stayed the season. This was in the mid 40's to late 50'sMarilynColchester, Vt09-12-2007
BIG PAPI does it AGAIN !! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-12-2007
Six years and one day after... These Colors STILL Don't RunP. Burtt09-12-2007
Joe, I can remember the fatigue too. With our best picker (the crew leader) at the one end of the field, I was always assigned a section on the other end. I had to pick and claw spuds out of the sod. The crew leader (a woman) topped 100 barrels; I could barely break 60.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
You poor guys! I picked potatoes for at leasr 30 years and finally graduated to the harvester for another 5, I don't want to do it for fun, thanks anyway.Mona09-12-2007
DG I went from picking to the back of the truck to harvester to potato house and the worse job of all, running a ten string banjo. I can close my eyes and hear one old farmer saying "dang it you stabbed another one, that is another nickel from my pocket. Those were the days NOTArch09-12-2007
My brother and I picked taters in our teens,after picking was done for the day my mother couldn't get me out of the shower, I think I slept there. One good thing it kept your back in good shape. Every kid that came by and wanted to pick taters would do one day and you could never get them back.JoeClearwater09-12-2007
YOU HAVE A VERY NICE SITE. I LIKE TO CHECK IT EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE. MY WIFE AND I RETIRED IN 1989 AND MOVED TO BANGOR. I STILL MISS THE PEOPLE IN THE COUNTY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.KEN FERLANDBANGOR09-12-2007
Karen ... sounds like you are upgrading your cable service. I remember waiting forever for the guy to show up. While he was hooking things up, the screen was on a certain "premium" channel. I said "sir, is that part of my new service?" He said no, but I signed up on the spot.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
How many times have you set up an appointment for service and/or delivery of something and the person doesn't show up or call? Do you folks in PI have that trouble or does this just happen to city folk? I can't believe how these places stay in business when they can't honor their appointments!!! BC, I could drink a six pact with you tonight! Meet ya on the bench in PI... :mad:karen09-12-2007
Steve, Like nearly everyone else, I picked potatoes as a kid. I wasn't a particularly fast picker, so I moved to a harvester when I got to high school. I worked on one of the first harvesters, a John Bean one-row, on the Perry farm on the Center Line Road. It was easier than picking--but very monotonous.Dan EArlington, MA09-12-2007
Anyone here picked potatoes AND worked on a harvester? I haven't (my daily picking record was 63 barrels) -- but I suspect harvester work would be easier on us folks over 55.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
Dang it! Forgot to order the Erl, er, Pepsi Munson T-shirts. BC...will do after returning from Rockland this weekend.DGPI09-12-2007
Funny ... Gave that credit to DG instead of DC. Sorry DC.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
DG, Tried to slip one by ... but you're right. At both the headwaters, and my place, you'll find the Maine freshwater MUSSEL eastern elliptio. There are several other species of these animals, but they all look alike to me.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
Steve - RE:23546 We always called those mussels. Are they clams or mussels? My kids caught nearly 1000 of those little guys at Moosehead Lake back in August. My PI born & bred mother even made "chowder" out of a pile of them I brought home when I was a kid. I guess we were desperate for food. Not very tasty. They were kind of gummy and went down hard.DCNH09-12-2007
Bobby C., Here's a boat lucky to land at Plymouth Rock.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
But things are looking up. Here's a guy (gal?) I spotted in my front yard. Many of you have seen these clams at area lakes. Had to brush it off a bit for this important photo-op.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
Arch, Thanks. Saw your note #23539. Would be a lot easier on me. I'll take a camera. Here's a yellow perch that has breathed his last. Reminds me of one I saw on the Aroostook River in 1967, just before it died.Steve S.Reach Road09-12-2007
NMUIOE - does that mean No man under the influence occupies equipment. I guess one could make up whatever one wants to with the letters. Cute car anyway.pac09-12-2007
Steve, Here's what you need. An Amphicar. Drive right in and away you go. Bring a passenger along and conduct your own private Duck Tour. I went for a ride in one of these things down the Kennebec River past Bath Iron Works back in the 1960s. The sit very low in the water, so don't open the door!Dan EArlington, MA09-12-2007
On further reflection, I’ve decided a Jet Ski trip to the headwaters of the Aroostook would not be a wise undertaking. One issue that comes to mind is fuel consumption per hour, even if I could gas up in Ashland, and had an “extended range” fuel tank. I’m sure some of you who voted yes thought of this too.Steve SutterReach Road09-12-2007
Steve, what you really need instead of a Jet-Ski is one of those Argos like Paul Cyr has. Then you can go anywhere on land OR water!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-12-2007
Explorer Sutter Squashing fish at the headwaters of the Aroostook RiverBobby C,09-12-2007
Steve Jump in the car and go to Millimagasset, Munsungan and Millinocket lakes area and there it is.Arch09-12-2007
From the up river adventures uv Lief Ericson Sutter.Bobby C.09-12-2007
The rails through Mapleton are the only way out of P I there is. The Fort Kent, portage , Ashland branch conects in SquaPan.N CLARKS S FL09-12-2007
I voted no on the Steve S. Jet Ski question, only because unless you go upriver in the spring there wouldn’t be enough water to float a soda cracker in most places. Ever drag a Jet Ski?SPTColorado09-12-2007
I see an interesting bus on the Skycam; I wonder who/what that is.pac09-12-2007
DG You got it.Arch09-12-2007
Arch....Ellery Randall?DGPI09-12-2007
Morning DG That is an old pic, I probably looked at that plaque a zillion times but don't remember what it says. The house in the background was the old Randle(sp) place when I was a kid.Arch09-12-2007
Arch.....See the plate on the trestle in the upper right-hand corner? For those who aren't from Mapleton, this is a 1915 or so photo.DGPI09-12-2007
That does....I'll take a photo of that plate soon and post it. We'll see for sure whether it's 1904 or not.DGPI09-12-2007
I think I've submitted this before, but I like it. O, those damnable dogs and flowers! Making me cough and sneeze! Surely my life is shorter and more miserable because of four legs and pollen. Ban them, oh lord, ban them from the Earth of my most fond wishes, for surely no one could delight in those wretched things! David Hazel (intro to "The New American") These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-12-2007
OOOPS I know what ISP problems are, terrible situation. :-)Arch09-11-2007
Yep, we're back but it wasn't our server that had the problem. Our ISP had some connectivity issues which are now resolved :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-11-2007
Were baaaaccck, @#$%$#$%^ server :mad:ARCH09-11-2007
Steve Yes the branch between PI and Squa Pan is still in useArch09-11-2007
Steve My vote is no, no personal watercraft allowed on any Maine lakes or rivers. I know they are restricted in places and that restriction should encompass all waterways. They wind up causing as many problems as the atvs and snowsleds.Arch09-11-2007
DG Don't get me to lying, I played on and around that bridge a bunch of time and just never looked at the plate. I have a book here that says that the contracts for the Washburn branch and the Presque Isle branch were started in 1909. It took approximately 16 months to construct the line from Ashland to Washburn and also the branch to PI.Arch09-11-2007
Jeff, Suggested "Today's Question" for tomorrow. Should Steve Sutter buy a Jet-Ski to reach the headwaters of his favorite (Aroostook) River? (1) Sure, (2) No, too much noise.Steve SutterReach Road09-11-2007
RR Overpass Mapleton? Wow, a moment in history! ... The B & A Railroad reached Presque Isle and Caribou in 1895. So the 1904 overpass date is about right. Are those rails still used? Rails here on the Reach Road are still used ... to move assorted chemicals to Lanes. Most of their gravel leaves on trucks.Steve S.Reach Road09-11-2007
P. Burtt....That's a great story but have never heard it. How did I miss it after being here for 65+ years? Arch....Everytime I walk/run to Mapleton and have breakfast, I pass by the restaurant on my way to the Hughes Road, because my wife is always a bit behind picking me up in her car. Well, the last few times I've had a chance to inspect the metal label on the RR overpass...it's found on the upper right side. I believe the date on it is 1904. Is that right? I've been meaning to take my camera, zoom in and take a photo of it....DGPI09-11-2007
If you like pictures of old cars, check out this site. thefiftiesand sixties.com/CarsWeDroveKBSPI09-11-2007
Ghosts!! Next you will be seeing Vampires and the Easter Bunny. If you look closely you will also see behind the deer Thumper and the Seven dwarfsRick B09-11-2007
LOL...you guys crack me up :DCarmaHollis09-11-2007
I see there was a Moose fly on the deers ear.Arch09-11-2007
I remember when I took this picture of a ghost (There was a deer in a snowstorm right outside the window that day, too!)FLYROD09-11-2007
Evidently, that woman ghost liked to read. No woman was ever ruined by a book.Steve S.Reach Road09-11-2007
Re: ghosts. I know of a person in Presque Isle, don't want to give name, who said their house was haunted by a young woman when they moved in. Many times they had sightings of her and she also used to like to stand behind them when they were looking in a mirror but when they turned, she vanished. Also, she liked to take the books out of the bookcase at night, so when they came down stairs in the morning, the books were all scattered all over at the bottom of the stairs. Finally the owner yelled at her and said "This is my house now and I am not leaving. I know this house was your home and I don't mind if you stay as long as you behave and stop creating a mess." They haven't had any strange occurances since. I swear this is true story and told to me by a very reputable person that I am sure a lot of you in the county know.MarilynColchester, Vt09-11-2007
Fancy, I just spent 6 days in PI. Not a dull moment. In the County, one has to make his/her own fun..... I have been away long enough that I really notice the County accent. I love hearing it. "I'll get 'er for you" was heard twice while visiting. Hopefully, I will hear it again sometime this fall.RonMass.09-11-2007
Is it called an "urban legend" if it takes place in the country? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-11-2007
DG, maybe this is something you can answer. I recall a "ghost story" from my days on the farm. If I remember it correctly (and that's a big "If", considering I was a young kid at the time), it was something that was in the paper, but I'm not sure if was posted as a "legitimate" story, or if it was a story in one of the "fun" sections of the paper. Anyway, it told the story of an old house that had recently been demolished (recently being probably around 1968-1970). The house had a "history" of haunting. The last family that lived in it told of hearing strange footsteps at night after the occupants were all in bed. The footsteps had an odd, step-and-drag cadence, and there was never a bodily form to go with the step sounds, though sometimes they would pass right by the open door of a bedroom. Anyway, when the house was demolished, the bones of something - I recall it being a monkey, silly as that sounds - were found in the walls with - you guessed it - one crushed foot. Very "urban legend" but creepy enough as a kid to stick with me over these years. That story ring any bells? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-11-2007
Re money I don't have no money at all..I spends as fast as I get it..I throws it away.. I destroys my future with succinct acts of vandalism on any kind of financial security. Fancy..could you stop at Governers and get a Stawberry Rhubarb pie and bring it over to DGs office..If you don't bring him something your picture will turn out bad.Bobby C.09-11-2007
Mona -- come by and visit. Do you remember where the coffee is? It's the same here, but there is work being done on the furnace as I write. Maybe I'll actually have some heat this winter! Hi Fancy -- That's why BC has so much money! I was wondering...NormaPresque Isle09-11-2007
BC...I drove here. I came up here to see my uncle in PI and a cousin in the nursing home in Mars Hill. I'm not gonna do what you said. You trying to git me in trouble. I don't want to go to jail. P.S. Norma....BC is really the guy who gives Steven King all his ideas.FANCYPI09-11-2007
Norma, Whats going on at City Hall? I miss you people and plan to stop by one of these days. Your finally getting a new furnace i hear, It's about time, the fumes were bad!Mona09-11-2007
BC -- in that description of you boys on bikes, finding that old house, you sounded a lot like stuff I've read from Stephen King!NormaPresque Isle09-11-2007
As long as there's no smell of those rotten, gooey, putrid, spoiled potatoes that we used to throw at each other in the fields! :DFLYROD09-11-2007
Fancy re something to do. ..Go get you a jug and go down to Main and sit on one of the benches fur awhile. Yell at people when they walk by..tell 'em to give you money. How did you get in PI anyway? :confused:Bobby C.09-11-2007
Re Tales of PI Somewhere out just past the High School there was a place where we took our bikes to get Rasberries..On that lot there lay the ruins of a burned out house. One of the kids told a story..about a murder..a doctor was involved and some kind of association with the house..It's all a faint memory now..but I know I never went back there. Them Rasberries tasted bad.Bobby C.09-11-2007
What's happening around town? I'm looking for something to do.FANCYPI09-11-2007
DG --- We discussed 'that' story sometime last year and it is a fascinating one. It made news and it's part of County history -- I say write it! You already knew I'd say that, right? Love my lamp, thanks.NormaPresque Isle09-11-2007
Marilyn...Responding to your comment about the Cullen story. Yes, there's another great story I'd like to tell in a series, but am reluctant to do so because there are family members still living in the area. It's an event which happened in 1914 involving an illegal abortion (they all were illegal back then). The girl died and was buried in a shallow grave up near the present high school. The story has several episodes to it. Maybe someday....DGPI09-11-2007
Jane, I always buy my potatoes in Maine they have the best taste of every potato that I have had. I use to live in Presque Isle now live in Indiana and believe me when you eat a potato here you smell dirt and also taste dirt yukkkkk nothing like a new Maine potato.Brenda09-11-2007
One of the reasons I thought the potatoes we bought on vacation were so great was that they smelled of the dirt in which they were grown. They reminded me of my grandparents potatoes. They smelled like my grandparents potatoes. It is a pure old fashioned farm soil smell I guess. If it is weird to you...I was a visitor to your soil and I want to smell that smell again because it smells like home. HOWEVER...I am not so sure I want to live WAY UP THERE...but the Mr. does. He likes COLD Winters. Well...come to think of it...how can you smell that soil in the Winter???jane09-10-2007
I absolutly love today's poll question. I thought I was "weird" growing up because I liked the smell of dirt! :p It seems I'm not as strange as I thought. (to myself anyways ;-) )CarmaHollis09-10-2007
In fall 1968, Wayne Sweetser and I were the truck crew on Sutter Farm. The driver in this 1982 photo is my father Roger.Steve SutterReach Road09-10-2007
Jane, When I bought my Dell Laptop KcAfee came with it free for the 1st. six months, I like Norton much better.Mona09-10-2007
I want to extend the thanks bestowed on DG and Bobby to Steve Sutter as well who has graciously matched their donation. Thanks Steve! Bobby, Re: 23473: Just making sure you were paying attention. I'll also add my $.02 to the computer discussion in regards to wiping your hard drive. First, get it all set up the way you want it then buy an external USB Drive and a program called Acronis True Image: acronis.com True Image will create an exact copy of your entire hard drive allowing you to restore it back exactly like it was in about 20 minutes. By "exactly like it was" I mean Windows, all installed programs, all your data and all settings. It's similar to Norton Ghost and an amazingly useful and time saving tool. It's saved my skin several times.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-10-2007
Jane.. McAfee stuff and Norton and others all were all "shareware" once (Try it and if you like it pay the authors whatever you can afford) and that waz back in the day when most CEOs didn't even know what the internet was and you would be hard pressed to find an ad on the web. Was all academic or government..Then the corporations bought all these smart guys out and proceeded to wreck the products. In all fairness.. with the internet and the popularity of computers expanding security became increasingly difficult so the programs had to grow and become more complex. Not only do you have o buy them now but to keep them maintained and up to date you've got to pay a yearly subscription fee. I use Zone Alarm products..Kapersky is good too.Bobby C.09-10-2007
Bobby C. I can do all that update stuff and registry cleaning and defragging and debugging etc. It is wiping out the hard drive and reinstalling that slows me to an infant crawl. I still use symantec Antivirus but I will probably get a Mcafee for the laptop. Are there any free good antivirus programs out there that are not just free trials?jane09-10-2007
Yah Arch.. pretty soon employers will want to put cameras in your house..first sign of a Whoopee Pie or bacon and six eggs over easy and you're out on yur butt. The corporation rules now..no turning back.Bobby C.09-10-2007
BC Here is big brotherism at its finest. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20625381Arch09-10-2007
Cheryl Yes I was in the "Big Green Machine" a zillion years ago, Give your daughter a big hug and a million thanks for all of us. Steve I dont know much about computers but I have learned one thing, stay away from McAfee products like the plague. They are junky. BC I thought that was funny, gonna give back $7,000. I dont think so. I got that in an email tother day.Arch09-10-2007
entry #23431 are you getting ready for the Army and Navy game? I know it's not until Nov. but my daughter is already trying to get away to see it. She'll be back from Iraq the first of nov. Graduated W.P. in 90. Were you Army?cherylfl09-10-2007
Arch The wimmin in my foxhole made me throw all my old computers and related (up to 25 year old stuff) out. Said I was like one of those old men who saves baby food jars full of useless screws.Said they needed the closet space fur thier shoes. I was devistated..I coulda been rich.Bobby C.09-10-2007
A Dell lap or desktop armed with McAfee virus protection is hard to beat. Now ... for those of you still on the edge of your seats. Based on the Soil Survey Aroostook County, Maine (Northeastern Part), the average date of the first killing frost (32F or lower) is September 15. (In Houlton, it is September 21.) For your spring planning, the average date of last killing frost is May 30 (In Houlton it is May 21.) Killing frosts have occurred in Presque Isle as late as June 28 “and as early in fall as August 28.”Steve S.Reach Road09-10-2007
Hey BC I just saw a news release that says that anyone that bought a Apple 'Lisa' in 83 can get a $7,000 in store rebate with original sales receipt. Dig in yer closet. :cool:Arch09-10-2007
Karen, I have had Toshiba, Gateway and Dell laptops. I have had the best luck with Dell, and also the best customer service.Tenlee09-10-2007
Paul, the Fox photos are BEAUTIFUL! Thank you again for sharing your art with all of us. As for "fixing your own pc", I have to agree with Bobby. I consider it a hobby and when I can help others, I do, but it does take time (and massive patience). I don't think formatting the harddrive is all that expensive, but I guess it depends on where you take it. Best of luck and Bobby, your post was right on! ;-)Tenlee09-10-2007
The Presque Isle Bypass is back. Just added to my thread in the discussions section. And I think I found the answer to "today's question." I'll report back in an hour or so.Steve S.Reach Road09-10-2007
Thanks to all who fed computer info to me. I do listen / read answers. Darn Microsoft for changing things. I know progress progress. Sometimes progress is not that good. :D my laptop is really just fine for what I do. The screen is small. As we get older I need bigger letters LOL....Have a great day to all. I love all the pics. Paul, we have a Fox or 2 in our neighborhood but they have short legs. Oh, by the way we have a large amount of Canadian Geese that have been here for a couple of years. Why they like the HOT weather I don't know. :-)Sally (Ladybug) SarahMandeville, La.09-10-2007
What is the current population of PI and the County as a whole? When I lived in PI it was about 12-13,000. There are more houses but less people.Next month I'mruning the Chicago Marathon and there will be about 45,000 runners. So at the start I look around and wonder how many "Presque Isle's" there would be.eyerunsaco09-10-2007
mona I guess u are talking about vella. say hello to her from all of us. would like to see her. think we should have another get together somwhere. coy is back in flordia, he stopped in to see marjorie on his way home. i think he wants to move out of flordia, he says it is too hot for him now that he is retired. i look for him to move to south carolina.camping conleysomerset pa09-10-2007
meredith, cell phone is 227 1678.Mona09-10-2007
Meredith, I am leaving here Friday morning to take my sister to Bangor, she i flying out Sat. I will be home late afternoon Sat. Tenlee is meeting us and we will be over night at the super 8 on Odlin Rd around noon Friday. I'd love to see you. my home phone is 488 4972 cell 207 1678.Mona09-10-2007
BOBBY - I saw the show last night on TV.FLYROD09-10-2007
Mona, I plan to be in PI this weekend. What time are you at Tim Horton's for breakfast? I surely want to see you and anyone else who happens to be there on Sat. or Sun. AM. I hope to pick up a couple of bags of potatoes while up there too. Yummy! I'll also have my windows rolled down so I can smell that wonderful harvest. There's nothing like the aroma of tilled Aroostook soil! Can't wait to see you and others.Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine09-10-2007
Webmaster.. this statement don't make any cents. "Also a big thank you to DG for generously matching Bobby C's donation from last week and everything else he does for our site!" First of all it looks bad cuz "everything else he does fur this site." makes it look like I done it." Second of all..I knew from the grapevine that DG wuz gonna donate and my healthy ego wanted to beat him to it(even if it cut into my beer money). I got a problem wih the Cullen story..to some it may make the Mason's look bad..they don't need any additional negative attention. In fact they don't need any press at all ..leave them be. Signed.. Bobby C. ..Roman Catholic. PS..I'll bet nobody will get this one.Bobby C.09-10-2007
Waldo I tried hanging a tomato plant in one of the kids bedrooms and they noticed.. she said "Hey..this sucks!..it's not in my plan for chaotic ambiance.". I had to remove it.Bobby C.09-10-2007
Connie C. we missed Otalene by one day. Just our luck. Tell her we said hello and we hope to see her next year.OBMO09-10-2007
Jane http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/center/cleanup. If you are a busy person and evey minute of your day is jammed up active.. learning the computer is a waste of time ..let somebody else do it for you. Those of us who decided to master computers had nothing better to do or considered the activity high sport. I still won't give a lot of advice on software or systems cause usually somebody will misinterpret and screw up and then get real mad at me..I hate that. :DBobby C.09-10-2007
FYI, Part 6 of DG's Cullen series has been posted: crownofmaine.com/dickgraves Also a big thank you to DG for generously matching Bobby C's donation from last week and everything else he does for our site!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-10-2007
Karen, Re: Airports and electronics. All electronics must be placed in one of the plastic containers provided by TSA in order to be scanned separately from your other "carry-ons". The scan does not have an adverse effect on PCs, cell phones, memory sticks, nor Blackberries. That has been my experience. I travel between 6-9 trips a year to six different airports. Not to worry, just have fun. Vh :-)VhHouston09-10-2007
Bobby C. Arch would have to give me step by step instructions about doing that proceedure...Linux, etc.. I have been using computers for over 13 years and was walked through procedures over and over but still need LOTS of help for such things. I am computer tech. dependant [CTD..haha].jane09-10-2007
Tenlee. I used to redo the computer every year or so when a friend helped me with it and would call me on the phone and walk me through it. I am hoping I can do it myself, however, am afraid I might mess it up. I miss my friend. I suppose I depended too much on my friend. It COSTS a lot to pay someone to help redo the computer. I hope the writer realizes that. Did someone help you, too, or do you just do it yourself?jane09-10-2007
Tenlee, You say you have a laptop and love it. What brand do you suggest and what's the hastle at the airport getting through security? Has anyone had any good/bad experiences at the airports with electronics? Love the "FOX"!karen09-10-2007
I chopped off almost all of the excess leaves and stems on my tomato plants a week ago. The tomatoes are alive and well.....But, I have picked many of the larger green ones; they sit in a box wrapped in tissue waiting to ripen. Got to beat Jack Frost.DGPI09-10-2007
thanks all you for the comments on last nights pics, it was actually raining all the while I was out taking those, I saw widespread ground frost on the a.m. of the 6th up and down 1A, the roof of my shop was white but none on the ground at my place, got this uniquely colored fox yesterday a.m. .......Paul CyrP. Isle09-10-2007
Steve S., one more tomato hint that probably everybody on COM already knows: When the end of the season is getting close and you still have lots of green tomatoes on the vine, just before the first frost (-good luck figuring that out...) pull up the vines, tomatoes and all, and hang them roots-up somewhere indoors. -Garage, pantry, potato house, teen-ager's bedroom (they won't notice.) The tomatoes will actually ripen after a while. We've also picked them green, wrapped them in newspaper, and had them ripen off that way. --Except for the ones that rotted when we forgot to check them.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME09-09-2007
Tenlee, I'll call you with times etc. for Friday. We'll probably plan for around noon, but will talk soon.Mona09-09-2007
rebecca...my listing is a "new" listing under Bath Maine. Love to hear from ya!Tenlee09-09-2007
I have found, since the first windows OS, that first, you receive many unwanted programs and software when you purchase the pc. I always go in and take all that stuff out. Secondly, I have never gotten the "newest" os until it has been out a least a year. Thirdly, you should format your c drive (wipe it clean) at least once a year if you use it a lot. If you don't know how, have someone do it for you. It is like a brand new machine, and then you just load in the software you want and need. Just my 2 cents, but it has worked for me and my laptop is almost 4 years old. Works perfectly! Some of the letters are even worn off the keyboard! Oh, and for the record, I would NEVER but a desktop again. I love the laptops I've had and used to have more problems with desktops.Tenlee09-09-2007
Holy Cow, Fred - those sunset pic's are marvelous Paul. Thank you so much for your continued great eye for capturing the moment.IT'S LUNNEY again :)09-09-2007
As always Arch and BC have entertained me, what great minds - seriously mean it! Kim and Mona, CJ too will call this week. Tried to phone Tenlee - what ta heck no listing? Paul, do not know what those speak of with the 4 wheeler, but sic Alice and her grown bears on them!!Rebecca Lunndy GuernseyAnchorage AK09-09-2007
Bobby C., I'd like to plant patches of white, red, and alsike clover here, just to observe them. Rest assured, I won't talk to these plants; the lone raven (designated lookout) will be listening.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
See..as far as I'm concerned ,the air can get as bad as it wants as long as me and Elmer survive.Bobby C.09-09-2007
Steve..and plenty of water and a little sugar to encourage enzymes..the factor that fertilizer forgot..talk to a clover when you get a spare moment. Careful tho'... you can get detained for that.Bobby C.09-09-2007
Paul just got done looking at those sunset pics they were great. That rainbow was something else.Brenda09-09-2007
Bobby C., That's interesting. Excess vine growth may mean too much nitrogen. But pruning foliage to gain higher tomato yield? You could be on the edge of some practical research.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
Yah ..Arch yur right..The great red sunsets described in Dickens "Tale of Two Cities" was synonymous mit those times and related to the great eruption of Krack-o-freacken-toa und took years to dissipateBobby C09-09-2007
Mona, Yes, I noticed evidence of frost damage in my sister's garden in Caribou recently ... but not a "killing" frost. Her squash plants are continuing on.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
One bad thing about those greatsunsets, the better the sunset the dirtier the air.Arch09-09-2007
Steve..cut almost all the leaves off the existing plant..the leaves and branches on the tomato plants use a lot of energy. Far more than the tomato needs to mature. Unless, of course, I'm wrong.Bobby C.09-09-2007
Paul, Great pictures tonight. Truly beautiful. Thanks, KimKim DelanoBlaine09-09-2007
We had a frost here in Easton the very last week of August, one side of my roof was white with it. and we had a frost last week, must be warmer in P.I.Mona09-09-2007
I bought a Dell laptop a year ago, windowsXp, works great so far. And no problems with games, using Yahoo games. The problem my daughter had and it messed up her computer and her sons was Enternet Explorer7. When she got rid of it everything work fine, She had to take everything out and reprogram it. So I'm staying away from that.Mona09-09-2007
Bobby C., The County dodged the unusual August frost ... that did indeed happen in Maine's western "mountains." So, ours is yet to come. Frost marks the death of mosquitoes! But let's hope the tomatoes will hurry up and ripen.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
RE Quod.. First Frost I got a phone call the other day saying you already had it.Bobby C.09-09-2007
For sale computers have a lot of proprietary crap on them ..you need to do some homework amd learn how to strip it without damaging the system. Then buy your own stuff(based on years of experience)and get a bullet-proof smooth running machine. Otherwise..do some more homework and build yur own.Bobby C.09-09-2007
In 1983, I bought the first IBM PC (DOS operating system, 256K memory) in 1983 ... for $5,000. It worked though. Bird trivia ... the only thing more amusing than 4 corvids (raven/crows) eating cooked spagetti is when they spot an order of onion rings. They landed in quick sucession, waiting for the lead (test) bird. He stood on a ring and drew out that onion ... it's all gone now.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
I'm not that computer savvy, the ball is in your court on that on that one.Arch09-09-2007
I forgot to say that Mikki and I are both running Vista and have not had any problems except it will only run games built for Vista.Arch09-09-2007
Arch try to tell Jane about Linux and how to rip Windows off a new comupter by formatting the whole GD hard drive and starting from scratch. :pBobby C.09-09-2007
JANE All I know about a laptop is BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!Arch09-09-2007
Never buy anything until at least three years after it comes out except food.Bobby C.09-09-2007
Since I just talked to a tech support person yesterday, I asked that same question. He said that he will not buy anything running vista for at least another year. Just as XP had bugs in it when it first came out [I can personally attest to that one]...so does vista. The tech. support person said that he is convinced that we are better off waiting one or more years until vista is more compatable with older programs. Vista is too exclusive, he said, where many programs are concerned which pre-date Vista.jane09-09-2007
If you likes games and wants a new computer and it's absollooty gotta be a lapptop check out "Alien" Signed "Snuffy Smith".Bobby C.09-09-2007
Bobby C, you are right about our military, once thet get home the Gov. doesn't know you. my father was in WW1, 2 brothers in WW@, a brother and sister the Korean war and 2 brothers in Veitnam. we were a big family as you can see. God Bless everyone who served and is serving.Mona09-09-2007
I have a big question for anyone that can answer it. I am thinking about getting a new laptop. Yes, I know that Vista is on all PC's now. What are the Pros and Cons? All I hear are Cons. Don't use it etc. Now if I get a new Laptop and it has Vista can I put XP in it. I have heard that Vistas screws up everything and won't accept some software like games. Any advise for a 63 yr. old. If I ask my Son or hubby they would say you don't need a new laptop. LOL :D If I have to use the VISTA which one should I get. Any info is a big help. Take your time and think LOL....Thanks....Sally (Ladybug) SarahMandeville, La.09-09-2007
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Daisy I appreciate you qualifying your post in response to my brutal comment with "From what I can see." Plus I appreciate the wink. But Americans and people from other countries have to wake up..I don't care if yur from PI,New York or New Guinea you are bieng sold and the future is being mortgaged..the planet iz being ravaged to keep stuff cheap and pay the intrest. Even Apple Pie ain't a special treat no more..the new apple pie that you buy tastes bad. I make good ones..but I gotta fly to Maine..get some apples.. fly back and make a pie..then all I get is "Jeeze! that's a good pie!"Bobby C.09-09-2007
Thanks Ellen. When spraying in those days, special attention had to be paid to wind speed and direction. The barn was struck by lightning.Steve S.Reach Road09-09-2007
Steve, I loved the sprayer, the barn, the cat, and the good lookin' Sutter boys.Ellen09-09-2007
The leaves, the leaves, the turning leaves. :cool:JoeClearwater09-09-2007
Bobby C, just the facts, Sir, just the facts ... not one untruth in that statement that I could see. ;-)daisy09-09-2007
Dang..I was in the 82nd Airborne and then a short stint with the "Sneaky Pete's"..we never get credit for nuthin'. I think I know why..we spent a lot of time trying to get the responsible parties to do their own fighting. A great Idea in the post WW2 wurld..but it never worked out for us..did it? We got nothing to "Bragg" about. :D I called up one time to get a copy of my DD 2 whatever and he guy on the phone said..."Hell.. old man they had you down as dead!" I said,"Yeah..you wish." The Second World War guys had a whole different experience than us ..in war that is..but it is still a lot like coming into a bad town and agreeing to be the new sheriff..once things are cleaned up they don't wanna know you. Cept' when they can get credit for being big time Patriots They would rather put flowers on yur grave than pay you. Aye? The Marines are getting he shaft..the best men in our country died in several places on our planet.. often a great bunch of heroes..widows were left in poverty while men and women from Harvard and other places went on to decry the injustice done and got rich off the guilty. PS.. This post is not political and I approve of the content.Bobby C.09-09-2007
Steve S. I would agree with Terry about the pictures and your Dad. Also there is no such thing as an Ex Marine. Your Dad is a former Marine. Once a Marine Always a Marine.OBSedalia, MO09-09-2007
Great shots, I use to live in PQI 1977-1981 when I flew for Barharbor Airways, some of the best memories I have, a wonderful place. Someday I'll return for a visit. Rick SolanRICHARD J SOLANCanaan, Ct. 0601809-09-2007
Steve, my first guess is that your Dad participated in the battle at Iwo Jima. The story of the battle is amazing, and if you've not read about it I highly recommend it to you. My Dad's the same way. He was a Marine in WW2, but refuses to discuss it. He's interested in my experience as a Marine in Viet Nam, but won't say a word about his experience.Terry T09-09-2007
Steve Just pulling your leg, just carrying on to chase away the boredom. Nothing on tv this evening.Arch09-08-2007
Arch, I'm not that hard on the cat. When I hear the doves, pidgeons,and blue jays shove off, I ask "what's going on out there? Is it time to (close the door and) go to bed?" But doves, ravens, chickadees and little yellow birds are all there the next morning.Steve S.Reach Rd.09-08-2007
Steve Jeez now you want the cat to change its instincts. Man I don't know :confused:Arch09-08-2007
Arch, I favor birds, and have little patience with mammals. I got tired of my feral cat making jumps at the mourning doves. With the .22 resting in the corner, I advised it (in English) that scaring the birds was not to my liking. It just watches them now.Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
Steve For shame, shooting the squirrels and chipmunks again I say for shame. If you would outsmart em you wouldn't have to shoot em. :cool:Arch09-08-2007
When humans litter the Reach Road, the ravens check it out, but the fast food has generally been consumed. In an effort to keep squirrels and chipmunks out of the attic, I keep a .22 rifle handy. When the ravens along the river (where there are still wildflowers) hear gunfire, they all cackle ... "If Dad (Steve) aimed carefully ... lunch is on."Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
........and that is why I spent time teaching kids about trees and wildflowers. I noticed that when Mr. Chamberlain taught us about them, we seemed to have a greater respect for the environment. That is exactly what I wanted from my students. When one sees garbage tossed out of vehicles, one sees the results of disrespect. Those same knuckleheads have no respect for the law, the environment and themselves. I will go to my grave never understanding such people. :confused:RonMass.09-08-2007
It's 82 and extremely humid in Bangor right now. I don't ever remember the temperature still being above 80 after sunset before now. Oh well, the good thing about Maine is you know the extreme heat will never stick around more than a couple days. :)Marge H09-08-2007
My Dad once told us.." If you don't have the inclination or the ability to visit the land without leaving it as good or better than it was when you came..stay home..and try to die wihout hurting anybody."Bobby C.09-08-2007
Jerks (who disquise themselves as recreational sportsman) always, always spoil the sport they "participate" in. Back in the late 60"s, early 70's when snowmobiling was becoming popular nothing was thought of crossing private lands, etc. Then the bad rep started to close off these lands and snowmobilers organized and set rules, regulations and obtained permission to private property. Many of these trails are now open to A-TV's and most of them appreciate the landowners. It's the same ole thing...a few spoil for the majority. Paul, I wouldn't blame you for a County Minute if you closed your land. Only problem will be they'll just take off and destory some other property. You have my respect for your patience.Meta09-08-2007
Terry, Sorry to butt in ... but my Dad on the right in #23408 was an ex-Marine. Never spoke a word about his service ... but in cleaning out the safe, why do I have all these pictures of Mt. Shuribachi?Steve S.PI09-08-2007
OB - send your e-mail address to me at A4C68@Hotmail.com I get a steady stream of USMC related things that I'd like to pass on to you. Semper FiTerry T.Spring Hill, Florida09-08-2007
DG, Thanks for your kind words earlier today. SteveSteve SutterAroostook Riverfront09-08-2007
Ellen, In the background is a 300-gallon Hardee sprayer, parked next to a barn built in the 1860s. In the foreground are the Sutter Brothers (Phil & Roger) and a cat.Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
DG and Mona...absolutely NO problems whatsoever in getting "all that steel" thru the security systems coming back....no bells, whistles, wands or rifles required!! :-)C-JColorado Springs09-08-2007
Enough with the tree already! Let's get back to May baskets, potato picking, and tractors. Those we call all discuss to death.Ellen09-08-2007
Broken beer bottles and vandalism sounds like Paul is the victim of "young" people who may never grow up. Over here I have genuine youth who have made a trail through my lupine field along Sutter Hill. Lupine loss is minor, but these kids don't have to watch their backs for trucks from Lanes descending the hill (at far more than 35 mph). These truck drivers loaded with gravel, asphalt, or cement can not possibly stop on a dime. And I've yet to find a broken beer bottle.Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
23401 bc you are also right on the mark. now if some of theother people in this country would just think close to same way as you we might be able to breathe a little longerdtphx az09-08-2007
I too was sad to read the article in this weeks SH about ATVers abusing Paul's property. Very sad considering how nice he has been by letting them use his land as a connecting trail. The problem is that 90% of people who ride ATVs are idiots and they ruin it for the remaining 10% that are decent law-abiding citizens. If it was my property I would block off all access...Guest09-08-2007
Cancel that Daisy ... I see page 1 Sept. 5. At first I was going to advise "dt" that I was going to hand the world's current problems over to the younger generation(s). I may sound negative, but after reading the article, why bother?Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
23396 DT: re more serious problems DT..Your right.. there are(more serious problems) but I dunno how to deal wih them. At least I und others had a chance of solving this tree one. Besides trees and oceans are the lungs uv the world..if you can't breath you can't move on to solve nothin' else.Bobby C.09-08-2007
Daisy, What Star Herald issue, August 29 or Sept. 5? Page number would help. Just scared off all the doves digging down through all those "Hungry Man" containers.Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
I got a kick out of some of you talking about some of the teachers at Cunningham.I agree, we could use a lot of Miss Fairweathers. There was no fooling around in her classroom.I work in a junior high and last year a group of 7th graders had a booze party. How things have changed. A couple of other teachers I had were Mr.Oliver,Mr.Brewer,Mr. Smith & Miss Chase. The funny thing that I remember about Miss Chase was I was walking by her classroom door and I looked into her room. She lifted her wig and scratched her head.:-)Looking forward to the 1963 class reunion next Sept.Steve WeaverWestbrook,ME09-08-2007
Braden Theatre photo update as of this morning....All three floors are finished and smoothed off. Talked to Arlen Dow this morning in Wal*Mart (where else?); the October opening is still in effect.DGPI09-08-2007
Read my Star Herald yesterday. Article about folks mistreating Paul Cyr's property. I am sorry to hear that a fellow as generous as Paul is being subjected to such disrespect.daisy09-08-2007
what dose it matter what kind of tree or leaf it is. there so many other serious problems to deal with.dtphx az09-08-2007
Ron, Thanks for the support. The leaf I have is a perfect match to the photo in the Audubon Field Guide to North American Trees. Who knows. This one was probably imported by pioneers from Mass.Steve S.Reach Road09-08-2007
I got a spot on the back of my head that is almost Hairless. I yam becoming a Cawtonwood.I used to be a Blam of Iiliad. Better than turning inta a beetle or a Cockaroach like in that book that Kafka wrote.Bobby C.09-08-2007
DG, That big tree on Academy is a cottonwood. Balm of Giliad trees have hair under the leaves. Cottonwoods have hairless leaves. The leaf I picked from it is hairless. It must have been planted because cottonwoods are not native to Aroostook. They are abundant here in Mass.RonMass.09-08-2007
DG, You are naughty C-J, How DID that go on the way home? We are bad, but your story was so funny.Mona09-08-2007
Viewers...Steve Sutter has a great letter to the editor in today's edition of the Bangor Daily News. It's a must read for all who care about pollution in our local rivers.DGPI09-08-2007
cj....Now I remember. Yes, TSA and your original problem with them (you know the "unmentionable" with the metal whateveryoucallthem). So the brick caused them concerned, huh? How about the other thing or did you wear a T-shirt? Hehehehe, I'm blushing...DGPI09-08-2007
DG..you need more help than I thought!!C-JColorado Springs09-07-2007
Reach Road (Route 210) is a state highway. I've only seen a state highway patrol car once since the fall of 2004.Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
First day I was in PI I peeled out and went down Church Street heading for for Graves Supermarket..I got down to the corner of Main and the light was gone..I glanced to the left and there was blue lights everywhere and uniforms writing tickets..I slowed it down and proceeded. I thought..well..jest a one shot deal. Nope ..the same thing happened just about every day I was there.Bobby C.09-07-2007
Driving TOO slow is dangerous as well. I think the speed limit through P.I. is right on. With all the turning in, and turning out traffic, and like Mom said, they go 40 anyway.Tenlee09-07-2007
Don't want to exagerate, but Caribou may actually have a 20 mph zone going uphill out of town. I knew they were there that night, but I got stopped anyway. The Caribou PD were suspicious about a driver going that slow!Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
OB, If they make the speed limit 30 people will go 50, they already drive 40 0r more through main street with a phone in one hand weaving in and out of traffic. Stops lights and yields might as well be taken down. Go to it PIPD.Mona09-07-2007
Right outside my house there's a 35 mph sign that's been there since the state wanted to slow traffic approaching the sanitorium entrance. The breeze from trucks headed to Lanes has the sign bent over. The only vehicle abiding by the 35 mph is my neignbor's spray rig ... and he has the throttle wide open. The Maine Highway Patrol could make a mint in fines parked in my driveway!Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
OB ... these are useful "speed traps." Caribou is the same way. If you are the only car sliding through Caribou at midnight, rest assured at least two radar guns are aimed at you.Steve S.PI09-07-2007
Just wondering if someone could explain why it is 25 mph from the UMPI to the mall. Most other cities and towns are at least 30 mph. Maybe that is another reason they want a bypass. Again; just wondering!OBMO09-07-2007
Give the webmaster a break. One of my ravens just pulled in with its beak wide open ... its the only way they can "sweat" (expel heat). Had enough time to add to "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" (Discussion section). If any of you are related to any of the individuals listed at the end of the article, let me know ... each one in my little booklet includes a B&W photo.Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
I figured that all the time he spent hiding in the woods that he must have learned something. :-)Arch09-07-2007
ARCH what makes you think Dick would know do you think he had a radio in one of those trees. ;-)N CLARKS S FL09-07-2007
cj.....TSA's? What did I miss? And the posted questions? I must be sleeping....DGPI09-07-2007
Yeah ... and I may have to eat crow. Where did that thing go?Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
QUICK, let Dick Delong in he will know what kind of tree that is. :DArch09-07-2007
Wait, C-J... maybe I DID miss it. Just to be sure, what message did you send? Do you mean here on the COM or did you send me an email? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
Diet Coke and Mentos. Very funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoB0MHVBvM These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
Hi C-J Yep, got your message. Sorry I missed you and I hope you had a great time. The McHughs all looked terrific. Barb hasn't changed at all (love that lady). Mike has just built himself a beautiful new home with a stunning retaining wall that he backfilled with gravel and sank a giant pool in. The building blocks of this retaining wall were enormous (about 4,000 lbs each). Very impressive. More impressive was that he put the wall up on his own. His girls were all great. 12 year old Max took terrific care of Georgia the whole time we were there (and Georgia STILL says, "I miss Max." every so often). But, you know what... we didn't get a SINGLE photo. Not one. I have NO idea how that happened, it just slipped all of our minds. We were going to stop back on our way to the Cape from Presque Isle to get a few, but by the time were were driving through it was late and the McHughs are early sleepers. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
Now that everyone's having a "tree-rific" day......P.Burtt, did you miss my message in August while I was at Aunt B's? Sorry I missed you in PI/Mapleton while you were home; hope all's well with you; glad you had a chance to see everyone, including Mike! DG...now that the tree is identified, how about answering some of my old posted questions...? Thanks for the brick, also....the TSA's went crazy! Bill and Ed...great to meet you at Mona's; the pie was delicious!! Hope there's no hurricanes in your weather forcast!! Rebecca...thanks for the birthday call; lost your phone number so email me soon!! Mona...thanks again; Tenlee missed a great party...all that buttermilk...yum! JMT...missed JRC but DG handled situation. Lots of news to share; watch for separate email.C-JColorado Springs09-07-2007
for those that may not know. Bruce is a professional classical guitarist. a fine musiciandick delong09-07-2007
Bruce Wilkins is a quiet gentleman himself, but would have certainly identified the tree as a courtesy to the COM. But today's winner was patroling the sidewalk near the eastern CAWtonwood.Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
DG. I Know Bruce very well. Use my name as an intro and, or, a letter of reference If you really need it to get by your self proclaimed shyness.Dick DeLong09-07-2007
Julia....My wife suggested Bruce Wilkins, but I hardly know him. You see, I'm bashful and involuting and couldn't muster up enough courage (I think BC had another word for courage)to call him.....oh, my.DGPI09-07-2007
All things considered..member ..you are right..that post of mine seemed a mean hearted nasty reaction to the quote..not to Mr. Burtt..He does that .. sometimes..to test the waters and I almost always oblige him in some fashion.Bobby C.09-07-2007
I knew there was a good reason I did not like some of the guestbook entries lately. Today proves it.member09-07-2007
Maybe, Bobby, but I like the quote anyway. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
CAWtonwood is good.Monsieur Corbeau iz the undisputed winner.Bobby C.09-07-2007
That's crap P. Burtt It's gotta take real gonads to be an atheist..and they really tick me off 'cause God loves them anyway and them and Willie Sutton will prolly get to heaven faster than me or that lyin' weasle Presidential butt kisser.. Billy Graham or whatever.Bobby C.09-07-2007
The leaf I'm holding is definitely not Balsam Poplar (Balm of Gilead), so give the bird a T-shirt. Several COM viewers got it down to genus ... good enough for government work.Steve S.Reach Road09-07-2007
Indulgence and Atheism often exist together because they are bound in cowardice. Afraid to condemn, the indulger fortifies evil. Afraid to be condemned, the atheist murders his judge. David Hazel (intro to "The New American") These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
First glance excludes American Elm. Massive trunk. Asked a nearby crow what kind of tree is this? (Eastern) CAWtonwood! Case closed?Steve S.Corner Epworth/Academy09-07-2007
DG...how about consulting Bruce Wilkins, a Consulting Forester right there in P. Isle. He'd might be very willing to take a trek to Epworth St. and have a look at THE TREE! The discussion has been most interesting.juliaYarmouth09-07-2007
Jeeze Steve! What's takin' so long? This will heretwofour be known as the "Great Aroostook Tree Debate of 2007" Which bored the hell out of enough members to destroy the Crown of Maine website. Here's sum light reading while yu wait. http://www.famoustexans.com/howardhughes.htmBobby C.09-07-2007
If my sources are solid, Balm of Gilead and Eastern Cottonwood aren't quite the same species (though they are in the same genus of populus), so I don't think all the credit goes to Bootfoot. If Eastern Cottonwood ends up being the correct ID, then Arch shares credit with Bootfoot for being the good detective. Though I am not averse to taking credit where credit isn't due, it would be too glaring in this case for me to get away with it while maintaining my facade as a charming, likeable, laidback peacemaker. All I did was go grab photos of the guesses folks were making to see which one looked closest. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
All those leaves look the same to me. Reckon the jury is still out. Aspen, elm, cottonwood, poplar, etc....hmmmm.DGPI09-07-2007
Or is it one of the other two??? :DArch09-07-2007
Naa It was Bootfoot that figured it was a balm of gilead / OOOPS Eastern CottonwoodArch09-07-2007
Naa It was Bootfoot that figured it was a balm of gileadArch09-07-2007
Looks like P. Burtt is the winner with the eastern cottonwood. Steve Sutter will settle it once and for all when he visits the tree perhaps today...But how could Gwen be so sure with her English Elm when BC says no, no, no, no...DGPI09-07-2007
Here's an overlay. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
Mystery Leaf/Eastern Cottonwood These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-07-2007
Since there is so much confusion on the leaves, how about checking into the bark of the tree. Type, color, pattern, texture. May get a hint from the way the bark looks. Just a thought..MarilynColchester, Vt09-06-2007
JUST when a good contest errupts we won't be able to read the results please be sure to post the winner ! We are going to Yellowstone for the remainder of September.. hopefully the leaves will be showing some colors and the bears will be fat and lazy!! se ya all later.. good luck with the tree identy :-)Judy and Bob HardyTacoma09-06-2007
Back to the drawing board...Bobby C.09-06-2007
BC Here is a closeup of a linden leaf, compare the vein structure. :confused:Arch09-06-2007
BC Good try but it dont look it to me. Vein structure different. :confused:Arch09-06-2007
Mystery solved! Linden! Little Leaf!Bobby C.09-06-2007
PB That is what I have been watching mainly is the vein system.Arch09-06-2007
I don't think the vein pattern on an Elm leaf matches our mystery leaf. Elm leaves typically have parallel and mirrored veining over the leaf midrib (the "backbone"). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-06-2007
Epworth Score 0 = would never doze or sleep. 1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping 2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping 3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping Print out this test, fill in your answers and see where you stand. Situation Chance of Dozing or Sleeping Sitting and reading __3__ Watching TV _3___ Sitting inactive in a public place __3__ Being a passenger in a motor vehicle for an hour or more _3___ Lying down in the afternoon __3__ Sitting and talking to someone _3___ Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol) __(never happened)__ Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving _3___ Total score (add the scores up) (This is your Epworth score) _21___Bobby C.09-06-2007
Epworth ... I'll drive over in the morning. I like solving nature's mysteries.Steve S.Reach Road09-06-2007
Sombody call up Randy..have him get sumbody from the university down there to look at that damn tree. It ain't a English Sawtooth No No No Unless DG picked up the wrong leaf.Bobby C.09-06-2007
Gwen ... I agree, both bark and leaves look a lot like elm.Steve S.PI09-06-2007
BC The reason I am sure what it aint is because I have a female bodark in my front yard complete with the horse apples. :cool:Arch09-06-2007
TRUST ME it is am ELM tree.... sawtooth English Elm!Gwen09-06-2007
arch No it ain't that .. but the history of that wood is important. The bois d'arc is native to the rich limestone clay soils of the Great Blackland Prairies, where annual rainfall averages 32-35 inches. However, it is very adaptable to poorer soils and lower moisture levels. Its fruit is a large, green ball 4 to 6 inches in diameter with a rough suface, very milky inside. The wood is a characteristic orange, and it is extremely resistant to rot. In French 'bois d'arc' means 'wood of the bow,' and refers to the Osage Indians's use of the arched branches for bow wood.Bobby C,09-06-2007
I know what it isn't, it isn't an Osage Orange/Bois D-Arc :-)Arch09-06-2007
See what I mean..and I can't find any good pictures of other possibilities.Even your leaf has characteristics unlike available pics..It's heavy looking like an oak..Poplars and Aspens don't look that way..I don't think.Bobby C.09-06-2007
Dg.. I give 19.95..same as I gave to Ron Paul uv Texas. This tree thing is driving me nuts..I think that tree is some kind of Hybrid. Here's a picture of the cottonwood looks the same but the leaves are heart shaped.Bobby C.09-06-2007
C-J, Glad you made it home safe and sound, Sure enjoyed meeting you and having you here, you are so welcome. Anytime you want to stay the door is open.Mona09-06-2007
Mona and Aunt B....a special THANK YOU for so very much; I couldn't have made it without either of you!!!C-J`09-06-2007
It was raining here when I arrived home late last night, but it was SOOOO nice to be back after being away for six weeks! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made my visit so wonderful (and you all know who you are) special thank you notes are forthcoming!! There were some folks I wanted to see that I couldn't manage to see; perhaps another year! The birthday parties, picnics, and class reunions were great; seeing family and old friends is always comforting and rewarding. Having Aunt B's raspberry pie, my other Aunt B's homemade B & B pickles, and going out for breakfast with Mona and my old classmates is something I can't do out here, and I'll treasure those memories until I can do it all again!! DG..thanks for the memories!C-J McHugh Lougeeback in Colorado Springs09-06-2007
Webmaster...Whatever BC contributed to the health and welfare of the crownofmaine.com, I'll match it plus $1.00. Let me know...DGPI09-06-2007
re 23304 Bobby, Terry Gregg is his name, he has other motorized equipment but I think his love of horses and all things old is what compels him to do what he does, his farm with the red barn is in the middle of this pic on the Mapleton rd, the oat field in the upper right is where I took the pic of him combining, he's also the one who had the field day this summer.........Paul CyrP. Isle09-06-2007
I think I fixed the problem..Here's the mystery tree.DGPI09-06-2007
Oh, oh....photos aren't posting. Howcum?DGPI09-06-2007
Huh? Where's the photo? I'll try again...DGPI09-06-2007
Okay, COMers, one more attempt to solve the tree mystery than I'll leave the subject. Here's a picture of it I took on my way to work this afternoon...DGPI09-06-2007
I'd like to offer a public Thank You to Bobby C. for making a very generous donation to the site today. Not only does Bobby provide much of the entertainment but is also one of the main reasons the site can keep going (and expanding). Next time you see Bobby give him a pat on the back. Maybe buy him a BLT ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-06-2007
Julia, Check with Paula Plissey, she has a b ook on that Cemetary on the parsons Rd. I looked through it and found my ex's great grandparents, the Munsons,Lots of familiar names I like that age thing, thanks!Mona09-06-2007
Julia ... I'll touch base with my slightly older sister Connie, the family's genealogist. In those early days, markers were probably made of wood, instead of marble or granite.Steve SutterReach Road09-06-2007
Everyone should be pleased to know that the S. Main cam is back online. Although it still seems to be having a few issues, so be patient :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-06-2007
Steve re tombstone..there can be only one..He is probably living in the South of France. With Kissinger...immortality is a pain in the a$$Bobby C.09-06-2007
About the Johnson Cemetery, Steve Sutter. I'd love to find someone who has ancient records of the place. Came to a dead end at the P. C. city office. Any ideas? Several people from the Parsons Rd. are buried there as well as Bull relatives. Gr.Grandfather Peter Duncan Bull included. I think I've asked this question before so chalk that off to my age,,,only a bit younger than Mona's!juliaYarmouth09-06-2007
DG ... This should amuse you and others ... I was walking through Johnson Cemetery today ... the Sutters are well scattered in what was first called the "Maysville burial ground." It took a few minutes to find the Monument I was looking for. I just smile now when I walk past "Stephen Sutter." But I had to smile today ... when I noticed a gentleman born in 1841 has yet to pass on ... although the fairly new granite had his wife's date of birth and death.Steve SutterReach Road09-06-2007
Dang Mona! I meant a T-shirt with you on it....Dang!!!I'm constantly misinterpeteredBobby C.09-06-2007
I'm not gonna apologize for that double entry..it needed to be said twiceBobby C.09-06-2007
Bobby C, Did you forget, I won a T-shirt at the com luncheon. Tenlee has it now.Mona09-06-2007
Mona ..you better be careful..your history jest about earned you a T-shirt. At least.Bobby C.09-06-2007
Mona ..you better be careful..your history jest about earned you a T-shirt. At least.Bobby C.09-06-2007
I remember picking potatoes behind a one row horse drawn digger,with the gasoline engine put putting all day.Mona09-06-2007
Bobby C., If all you have is two draft horses (which can easily pull a plow), not much of the 200 acres would be needed for hay and grain crops. If you have a lot of new machinery, you may need more than 200 acres to make the payments.Steve S.Reach Road09-06-2007
I got question that's kind of about economics..if you are planting 200 acres and using animals..how much acreage of that must be used to support the animals? If you got 200 acres and using machinery how many acres iz required to support the machinery?Bobby C.09-06-2007
Steve I meant almost out of gas :D Those horses look unpookable. Look like they and the man are one.Bobby C.09-06-2007
Bobby C., Although the combine is horse drawn, isn't that a gasoline engine on the machine? You would think the horses would get spooked by all the noise.Steve S.Reach Road09-06-2007
How harvesting will be done again when we run out uv gas. (unless somebody gets a better idea.) Paul.. I know you mentioned some of he story before..but I'd like to hear more about this person and how and why and all that stuff.. PS I mean as soon as you get all the orders out.Bobby C.09-06-2007
FYI, our own Paul Cyr and his photography have been mentioned on the Maine Nature News website (look at the Sunday August 26 Entry): http://MaineNature.org Seems his photography spurred one of their contributors to visit Aroostook County for the first time!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-06-2007
Webmaster, Nice to see selections from the photo archive back on the Guestbook pages. Thanks!Dan EArlington, MA09-06-2007
And Balsam Poplar (not looking so heart-shaped here), but not quite as flat, it seems, as the mystery leaf. Fun, DG. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-06-2007
DG Although I do see what you mean about "too bulbous". Here's a another photo of an Eastern Cottonwood leaf.P. Burtt09-06-2007
Nancy D....I'm gonna take a picture of that tree and post it. Cottonwood has come up several times. Perhaps Arlen, with a spare moment, can take a short walk up Academy to Epworth...easy to spot the tree I'm talking about.DGPI09-06-2007
RE: The mystery tree......Arlen says it sure looks like an Eastern Cottonwood. They aren't native to this area. Years ago they were planted as shade trees because they grew fast and had a big crown. Balm of Gilead trees are sterile trees so are not actually the same as the cottonwood. I think this has been a great "nature" lesson....should have more. By the way, things are coming along just fine @ the Braden. Chris & Arlen are still looking at the end of October for the Opening ! Many thanks to all for the encouraging words. See you at the movies !! :-)Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle09-06-2007
Or maybe it was Bootfoot who first suggested it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-06-2007
DG As to posting #23290. Wish I could take credit for thgat suggestion, but I think it was Arch who first mentioned Eastern Cottonwood, and I think he is correct. All I did was go look up the leaves of the various guesses and that was the one that seemed to match best. If you look at the “second from the left” leaf in Bobby’s collage - the Balsam - it seems to have more of a heart shape (pinched in at the bottom) than does the leaf we are trying to identify. The Cottonwood leaf, like the mystery leaf, has a flat bottom - and thus should never, under ANY circumstances, attempt to wear low-rider jeans. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-06-2007
DG... balsam of sir John Guilllgood goes to bootfoot in 23279 although as Arch mentioned all in the same family as the Aspen. Somtimes difficult to tell wihout seeing the tree bark and other elements up close and personal. :confused:Bobby C.09-06-2007
I looked it up...the relationship of the circumference and its diameter is expressed as C= pi x (diameter). How could I have forgotten that? Or C=2(pi)rDGPI09-06-2007
Perhaps I've misled....we measured the circumference as 15 1/2 ft. What's the relationship between the radius and the circumference? Is it C =2(pi)r (squared)? I can't remember exactly. I think I'll look it up.DGPI09-06-2007
Bob H....no small acorns.DGPI09-06-2007
Steve S....not an American elm, although we do have a handful of survivors around...like the one out by the WAGM-TV station. Arch....balm of Gilead is a good guess because we have those. BC...how do you ever remember Jack Abbott's butternut tree? That was huge but was cut down several years ago.DGPI09-06-2007
Well, now, I've reviewed all the leaf suggestions. P. Burtt....you submitted something real close but the leaf is a bit bulbous. Methinks BC's got it with that leaf display....second from left. Already I've forgotten what it is. Let me go back and review the others.DGPI09-06-2007
Eastern Cottonwood Leaf. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-06-2007
Tree may be a "sawtooth"Oak..especially if it has some small acorns or was planted on the start of "Oak Street.." ;-)Bob H.09-06-2007
Pure tupelo honey... MmmmMmmm (and not the Van Morrison album - always thought he was overrated). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-05-2007
Leaf 101 Leaves – Hawthorn, Balsam, Poplar, Cherry, Birch, Sycamore, HazelBobby C.09-05-2007
DG, I'm going to guess wrong just out of hope. If that's a live American Elm, I'll kneel under it.Steve SutterReach Road09-05-2007
Webmaster - Thanks for the great picture of the 1947 Potato Queen contestants. My mother, Verdella Carter Fox, was Miss Washburn that year, and is in the second row, second from the right. Methinks she had a great tan due to the long summer days spent at the Mill Pond!CharlotteWashburn09-05-2007
yah maybe..how big is the leaf..rusty spots fit. Balsam poplar, balm buds, balm of Gilead, Carolina poplar, cottonwood, hackmatack, poplar balsam, tacamahac poplar, tackamahac. Description A tree that may reach 100 feet in height; sometimes the trunk is 6 feet in diameter. The broad, pointed leaves are 3 to 6 inches long and 2 to 4 inches wide; they are rounded or slightly heart-shaped at the base, finely toothed, shiny dark green above, pale green often with rusty brown patches below. The buds and twigs are brownish red, and the large buds are very resinous and fragrant.Bobby C.09-05-2007
If it has long stringy fuzzies in the spring and is super messy it is a balm of gilead or eastern cotton wood.Arch09-05-2007
Bootfoot All the same family. Balm of Gilead is also known as eastern cottonwoodArch09-05-2007
I thought that the balm-of-gilead was more of a shrub, until I looked it up under Google's images. Balm of gilead grows to be 100 feet tall and the trunk will grow to 6'6" ... according to that search. Learn something everyday on here!! ;-)daisy09-05-2007
DG, I think that it may be a relative of the poplar called a balm of gilead. People in the county call it a bamagillion.bootfoot09-05-2007
DG BC hit it, quaking aspen/white oak.Arch09-05-2007
Jack Abbot's tree?Bobby C.09-05-2007
or Aspen?Bobby C.09-05-2007
Beech tree?Bobby C.09-05-2007
Thanks DGArch09-05-2007
There's a very large tree on the corner of Academy and Epworth. I walk by it several times a week on my way to the gym. It's my contention that it's the tree with the fattest base within the city limits. We've measured the base at about 15 1/2 feet. I, however, know not what the tree is. Here's the leaf I picked up tonight. Anyone out there identify it for me?DGPI09-05-2007
23269 Brenda It happens sometimes when I have some spreadsheets or other applications open and am playing Far Cry or some other game on another monitor..the links just hang...but most of the time I just have trouble getting out. ;-)Bobby C.09-05-2007
Brenda, what kind of problem are you having exactly?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-05-2007
Arch and all you closet Mapletonians....Here's a neat photo of the east side of Haystack around 1900.DGPI09-05-2007
I am wondering if anyone else is having a problem getting in the guestbookBrenda09-05-2007
ELLEN Really liked your writing there in #23257. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-05-2007
Thank you DG ... It's priceless ... Fred Hamilton was the hero of our family. Judy, Irving didn't live very long after he married Amber Sutter (he died in 1978). I believe he's buried in Caribou ... with a wife on each side.Steve SutterReach Road09-05-2007
Steve Sutter....I just happened to have the 1903 graduation card/agenda which includes Frederick Leroy Hamilton's name, along with his classmates. It's yours if you want it....DGPI09-05-2007
Ralph Hardy and Mrs. Cole were so funny at lunch time nibbling brownies at Mrs. Cole's desk.. also Milldred Beaulieu taught not only me but my Father she was a sweet heart!Miss Sherrard was so tall and she was very hard to please.. But none of the boys DG and Bobby's age had affairs with them like we hear about now a days.. :DJH09-05-2007
Oh Yes, Miss Fairweather...boy do we need teachers like her in today's system. She began each day (home room, 8th grade) with the 23rd Paslm, The Pledge of Alligance (sp) and then MATH BIG TIME!! Miss Chase was stern, but a Pussycat! Maine History with Merle Smith was so much fun. And Miss Sutter pulled the most music out of us that we had to give. I hated reading notes but it sure paid off. Charlie Russell (big burley guy didn't have a clue what THAT was all about!!Meta09-05-2007
Steve I didn't know Ms Sutter married? how long did he live after that ;-)Judy H09-05-2007
I have Edith Fairweather's obituary right here in my formerly nicotine-stained fingers (15 years clean); the obit states that she taught at Gouldville from 1920 to 1940 when she transferred to Cunningham (then called the High School).DGPI09-05-2007
Miss Amber Sutter actually married late in life, to Irving S. Chandler. I remember their wedding.Steve SutterReach Road09-05-2007
Hi Julia, Now that I know who you are! Good to see you at the Alumni Banqet. I didn't go to school in P.I., But I know Miss fairweather taught there as my ex husband often spkoe about her being at Gouldville, he was probably there when you were.Mona09-05-2007
I also recall the Misses Hunter,Sutter, Howard, Brewer, McEachearn,as well as Miss Fairweather.juliaYarmouth09-05-2007
Miss Fairweather was teaching at Gouldville the years I went there, 1942,43,44-45. I didn't have her in grades 2,3,or 4 but she was there because I definitely remember her. I went into the Washburn School system after that.juliaYarmouth09-05-2007
Miss Fairweather was a major factor for us in junior high in 1946. We quaked in her wake, but everyday, if we were "good" she would read to us from "Boxcar Children," a book which was way too young for us, but which we loved anyway. Maybe because when she was reading, we felt she was too occupied to attack. She would wade into the boy's bathroom and come out with two terrified boys who hung from her massive arms by the necks of their shirts. She bopped people on their heads if they weren't quick enough getting their hats off when entering her room. Still, putting her likeness on a shirt seems mean. She wasn't the only scary teacher there. How about Mrs. Chase who could curdle milk with just a look? I didn't find eitherof the Miss McKays particularly warm either. Mr. Smith was okay, but a little touchy. School in those days was no place to relax. I still recall cowering in music/ penmanship. Yes, they were taught by the same teacher, Mrs. Sutter, who gave over part of her kingdom to the music teacher, Mrs. Coffey who ruled one or two hours a week with an iron hand.Ellen09-05-2007
Always fun to chat with my aunt Mildred (Osborn), as I just did. I brought up Miss Fairweather in the conversation. She described her as an "immovable force" and "mountain" coming down the hall. She never did hurt anyone, but "it's a wonder there weren't parents lined up every morning with court papers." But Mildred added that a "demonstration" of force would "last for weeks."Steve SutterReach Road09-05-2007
SPT..that picture stands by itself..be great at airports and such..leave them scratching their heads..I guarantee one thing..no matter how many years might have passed anyone who had ever met her would know who it is..without hesitation. Leave it an "insider" T-shirtBobby C.09-05-2007
OK, no more Cripple for me, especially at work the last one should have said put on it not out on it. :confused:SPTCOLORADY09-05-2007
OK, who wants an Edith T-shirt? I’d need something pithy and humorous to out on it along with the picture, any suggestions? :pSPTColorado09-05-2007
Ref: 23243 That’s where all the Ripple went! :DSPTColorado09-05-2007
Edith Fairweather..Part Victorian.. Part Goth..very bright..extremely dangerous. A DG picture.Bobby C.09-05-2007
I believe I had her for the 6th grade. Also had Mr.Smith for history and Mr. Deschane for physical Education.MarilynColchester, Vt09-05-2007
Here's a picture from today at the corner of Academy and Hardy in Presque Isle. Many of the maple trees around town are beginning to show their colorsWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-05-2007
Thanks DG.Steve S.Reach Road09-05-2007
Edith Fairweather.....another great T-shirt! I have photos of MISS Fairweather. Not even the big boys messed with her. She taught for 45 years in the P.I. school system. Went to Cunningham in 1940 from Gouldville and retired in 1965. She passed away in the same year.DGPI09-05-2007
What grade did Miss Fairweather teach? It was "Miss" wasn't it?Steve SPI09-05-2007
Oh please do print a t-shirt of Edith Fairweather just so we can hear the comments from Bobby. Can just imagine what he would come up with. I know I am thinking a few myself. Thought she should have been a sumo wrestler the way she wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me from my seat. Teacher try that now and they would be arrested..MarilynColchester, Vt09-05-2007
My older sis used to LOVE honey and go out of her way to get it with the honey comb.. then one our nieces told her it was a bi product of Bee regurgitation.. whoo hoo! no money honey, unless it is clover honey.. babies cannot digest honey and it is very dangerous for them also diabetics have to watch out for the "rush" it can give.. alot of us are younger and never got to see Earl but only heard of him through family gossip.. but that T shirt is great SPT please no Edith Fairweather ones..Bobby C, couldn't take it! :DJH09-05-2007
Re 23234 Mona in England I was visiting SPT's folks when Mona came to England. We all hid in the wine celler. Had the Butler tell her they had gone to Paris for the week.It took her four hours to leave.. I couldn't wait..I had to go to he bathroom..when I came up she said,"Who are you?" I said,"It's beside the point..you can't see me ..I'm invisible." Mona iz feared in Englnd and harboring her could get you deported.Bobby C.09-05-2007
Not surprised by today's poll. Most humans and critters love sugar. Sometimes I feed my raven buddies eclairs. You should see their heads pop up ... when beak strikes filling. If you find any organic honey, I'd "bee" surprised, as they forage up to 3 miles.Steve S.Reach Road09-05-2007
Arch...Yes, I knew that Dudley's store was right where you described it in the comment space. Karl What'shisname now lives on that spot. Didn't know there the Ball Bros. in Mapleton way back. Methinks you ought to post that comment for all to see. FLYROD...Thanks for the kind comment. I have more serialized true stories to post.....local stories, I mean. I believe there are 2 more installments from the saga of James Cullen. Stay tuned...DGPI09-05-2007
Mona....BC needs a spanking, shame on him. Can I watch while I polish my halo?DGPI09-05-2007
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Arch, you have to go back and explain what entry you are referring to: #23236 or #23235 :D That's the beauty of the way this guestbook operates, isn't it. ;-) By the by, Arch, glad to see you back on - I was watching the thunderboomers passing thru your area and wondered if you had lost your computer again.daisy09-05-2007
BC Maybe Yes Maybe No :confused:Arch09-05-2007
RE 23231 Mona always liked Dickie best ..you can tell.Bobby C.09-05-2007
Arch..that prop is a prop. Its not the real prop.It emits a harmonic that can be heard halfway around the globe with little more than Grandma's hearing aid. We're hoping the Chinese will copy it (once they get up to speed,that iz). Get them to make a bunch for Putin and spend a lot of money fur nuthin'.Bobby C.09-05-2007
SPT, I was just ribbing the "boys". no offense taken. As they say boys will be boys, no matter what age. I used to know your folks a long time ago, i went to England once while they were there but we couldn't make connections for some reason.Mona09-05-2007
Hey BC Military Boo Boo The props on our missile subs are classified higher than top secret, here is an oooops.Arch09-05-2007
Ok, First let me make my apology, if I offended anyone with the Earl Rideout T-shirt I’m sorry. Other than Bobby C.’s adoration for him I knew nothing of him or his family. I produced the T-shirt only because I enjoy Bobby C.s banter, besides Arch and DG like him (Bobby C.) which makes him OK in my book. However if anyone really does want a T-shirt email be at brew14me@comcast.net (brew-one-for-me) yes I mean beer. :-) :-)SPTColorado09-05-2007
DG, Your a good boy!Mona09-05-2007
Mona...You're right; we crossed the line. I promise no more of Earl Rideout. Sorry for that..DGPI09-05-2007
OK ..I'll change the subject,but I still want a T-shirt. Pan Fried Burdock 2 burdock roots, quartered and sliced into 3 inch pieces 1 egg, beaten ½ cup milk Whole wheat flour or nutritional yeast Olive oil or butter Steam burdock roots until tender. Stir together milk and egg. Dip the burdock into the egg and then into the flour or nutritional yeast. Pan fry in olive oil or butter until lightly browned. Eat as is, or dip in tamari or salsa.Bobby C.09-05-2007
Scuse me? Mona..mentally challenged? I considered Earl far superior to me in many ways.Bobby C.09-05-2007
Hey Guys, I'm going to play the part of you mother. It isn't nice to make fun of someone that is mentally challenged. We all remember earl and His mother and they couldn't help the the way they were born. So be careful about poking fun at less fortunate folks. Thats my words of wisdom for today!Mona09-05-2007
DG you are the story mason and literary configurer of the county's rich oral history..I heard about three versions of the famed Turner/Rideout confrontation and even those are a dim memory..I could not do the story justice. You tell it. SPT..every Doctor,Lawyer and Politician in PI should have one of them T-shirts. Tne President should have one too. And I...simply must have one. It would go good wih my "TRUST ME..I DO THIS ALL THE TIME." T-Shirt. I don't like those polished cotton shirts tho' ..I like that heavy crumpled cotton..but I think it is more expensive. Heh..heh heh cough coughBobby C.09-05-2007
Obviously it did but you know what I mean. :DArch09-05-2007
DG Did the story have to do with Earl and his Mother :eek:Arch09-05-2007
SPT...you're a genius! By the way, do you remember Earl's mother, Mae? Let BC tell you the story of Earl and his mother in court in front of Judge Julian Turner. It's a whopper, but true!DGPI09-05-2007
SPT....I just gotta have 3 of those Earl Rideout T-shirts. Very clever, indeed. Tell me how to go about it. Actually, Rod Brewer here in town does T-shirts...I'll ask him if he'll do this small job. Want one? I'll make one for me, one for BC and one for Frank Bishop...Great stuff!DGPI09-05-2007
In reference to the "honey question", do some googling and you may be surprised at the amount of health benefits it has for you! Just a tid bit for ya. :-)Tenlee09-05-2007
The American Idol :-)CarmaHollis09-04-2007
Bobby C. Is this the T-shirt you wanted, thought I read something about it on here in an earlier post? If I stepped on anyone’s copyright please let me know. :eek:SPTColorado09-04-2007
Some of the best discussion and information forums (national appeal)in the country went to seed after going to the threaded thing. All the best minds hit the exits. The direct posting system can be chaotic but it's a lot more fun and smart people find order, meaning and even recreation in what lesser lights often veiw as chaotic.Bobby C.09-04-2007
Meta, You mentioned Ken Ferland. In second grade I pushed his daughter Lorraine on the ice at Cunningham. She fell on her rear. I laughed and walked away. Next thing I knew I was flat on my face, and needed 4 stitches in my chin. Have always respected redheads.Steve S.PI09-04-2007
The Dobson family lived down on north Main St...Mrs. Dobson lost her husband, Herbie when he was in his 40's. They had five children, Herbert (WES), Judy, Cecile, Gail and Steve. Steve was very young when his dad passed. Wes was very talented and did a lot in the early day TV world, plus many other enteprises. Judy was a PE teacher, lived in the south western part of Maine. She was very musically talented and her daughter was very gifted. She fought a long hard battle with cancer and died about seven years ago. Cecile (who was a classmate and cheerleader with me at PIHS) is married to Dickie Wilcox (AroostoCast in PI), Gail lives in CT and Steve lives in Mapleton. Mrs. Dobson is 91 and yes, very active, alert and God Bless that family. Many wonderful memories of North Main, Summer/Winter Street, the Shaw family and all the Ferlands. Ken will be 83 next month, lives in Bangor with Dot and their youngest son. Dick lives at Echo Lake with Mary.Meta09-04-2007
I am hoping that you don't change the format of the guestbook. It is so interesting in what those guys and gals say I enjoy it very much. please leave it beBrenda09-04-2007
Bobby C.....Re: 23211....Not a good mental image !! Thanks for the info in the previous posting, tho. I will worry a little less about them freezing. Better that they find a warmer "Home", I think. :-)Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle09-04-2007
FYI, Part V of the Cullen Lynching has been posted. This week's column also includes a photo by Paul Cyr showing the most likely location of the lynching. Thanks DG and Paul! crownofmaine.com/dickgravesWebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-04-2007
23201 jh Wes Dobson's Sister's name is Judy..I worked with her at the PI swimming pool inhe fifties. She was a great swimmer and good looking..better than Esther Williams.Bobby C.09-04-2007
Too move bees yah got to take off all your clothes.. jump in a big mudhole and get covered from head to foot with thick mud..then go get big sheet and grab the colony wrap it in the sheet and bring it where you want.Bobby C.09-04-2007
Steve.. you got that slot..way too well covered. :-)Bobby C.09-04-2007
Bobby C., You could write a nature newsletter.Steve S.PI09-04-2007
Steve, Someone told Arlen the whole thing could be picked up by putting a pillow case over it and take the bees that way. RIGHT !!! That may be true, but you won't catch me doing that. Taking the photo was risk enough for me. I don't even dare mow that part of the lawn for fear of riling them up. They are sure interesting to watch. :rolleyes:Nancy (bull) DowP.Isle09-04-2007
What do Honey Bees Do In The Cold Winter ? "In the Northeast of the United States it gets pretty cold in the winter. Honey Bees stop flying when the temperature drops down into the 50s (F). They stay inside their hive in what is called a winter cluster which means they get into a big huddle. There is no point to flying outside of the hive as there are no flowers in bloom, hence no pollen or nectar is available. The colder the temperature the more compact the cluster becomes. The object of this clustering is to keep themselves warm, so warm that the temperature in the center of this cluster, where the Queen Bee stays, is kept at about 80 (F). The outer edge of the cluster is about 46 - 48 (F). The worker bees create heat by shivering and they also move back and forth between the inner part of the cluster and the outer part. In this way no bee will freeze. On nice sunny winter days you can see honey bees flying a short distance out of the hive and then quickly returning. Sometimes if they go too far out or stay out too long they can get chilled and will not be able to fly back into the hive. The object of these short flights is to eliminate body waste."Bobby C.09-04-2007
Nancy, Wish I knew HOW to pick up the bees, otherwise I would. They could hang out and buzz around all winter in the farm house (still half a tank of fuel oil).Steve S.Reach Road09-04-2007
Nancy, I was admiring your bee hive the other day while passing by. Very cool. Hopefully someone will take them in for the winter!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-04-2007
Lost & Found Department : Found..one Large colony of honey bees! Came to our cherry tree about a month ago, stayed about a day, then relocated to the OUTSIDE wall of our old barn. You can see the honeycomb they are constructing. If anyone is interested in taking it off our hands before cold weather sets in, let us know. Hate to see them freeze up after all that hard work !! :eek:Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle09-04-2007
For those folks who remember Wes Dobson, you might be interested in knowing that his mother lives in PI. She is one sharp lady and can tell lots of storyies about her family.daisy09-04-2007
JH ... Romeo Jandreau, a PI school bus driver in 1967, deserves an honorable mention. His bus, much smaller than today's, got stuck during a late afternoon snow storm in a a very deep drift on the upper Higgins Road (no man's land). Roughly a dozen kids still on board. His radio had enough juice left to alert both city and State. The PI city plow got stuck trying to get to us. But, I'll never forget this ... 4 of Aroostook's 5 giant MDOT plows converged on the upper Higgins Road.Steve S.Reach Road09-04-2007
Steve I have known you and kim through Connie for years as we all road Romeo's school bus but is your last name Suiter or Sutter and do you pronounce it SUT TER> just curious we always called your Aunt Amber Miss Suiter(she didn't like me) and Uncle Phil was so funny Connie used to have a" Bossie" named Roxanne.. (daughter0 now you have a wondeful family.. :D .. also Wes Dobson had a tv shop near where McDonalds is or out that way didn't he he dated my older sister a few times .. he was a whiz and he had a sister cannot remember her name though and there was a "Rosies" drive in or a small eatery ice cream and pop out that way Meta and booby would know and the Wheaten store he was blind and was good and telling currency! and then of Course Ken ferland's historical Doberman dogs who would take a note to Ferland's store and then the groceries home.. once i parked my bike out back of the store and they wouln't let me have it back they were so beautiful! :pjh09-04-2007
Dan, yep, we've already got a threaded area in the discussion forums. It doesn't get used too much. I think the simplicity of the current guestbook has its advantages. And if we do keep the guestbook in its current incarnation, there's probably no need to purge older entries. In fact, it's nice having them around for when people want to dig/search through the archives. As for bringing back the rotating guestbook photos, you'll have to talk to DG about that :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-04-2007
Webmaster, I keep thinking the old adage "if it ain't broke don't fix it." You've opened up a can of worms for yourself ... but that sounds organic! Maybe new viewers could click on "say good morning to Aroostook," (instead of the words "guest book," which reminds me of weddings and funerals) or, on the same screen, click on (active) discussion topics.Steve S.Reach Road09-04-2007
Steve, good point. A threaded forum is similar to how the Discussion forums on this site are set up. For example, when someone posts a new topic (say burdocks), everyone replies to that specific topic and all replies are grouped under the first post. It makes it much easier to follow a discussion. On the current guestbook, replies to the original topic can be scattered throughout several non-related topics.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-04-2007
Webmaster, To echo Steve's point, don't you already have threaded discussions in the "Discussion Forums" section of the site? Purging the really old ones seems like a reasonable suggestion. As for the Guestbook itself, my only suggestion is that you bring back the feature that highlights random photos from the Guestbook photo index.Dan EArlington, MA09-04-2007
Webmaster, I'm not sure I know clearly what a threaded discussion forum is ... and I'm not alone. Maybe you could describe it a bit, before voting comes to a close. In the current dicussion section, maybe threads inactive for a year could be "purged." I may have said something foolish once or twice, and who knows ... I may run for office some day (Green Party).Steve S.Reach Road09-04-2007
Dan That's why I never read the Post..he paper iz riddled with inaccuracy and convenient ommissions. Wes Dobson was feared by the PTB cuz of his free spirit and contempt what he considered the fabricated nature of popular opinion. There has been a significant effort in the mainstream media to erase his exploits from the annals uv history. :-(Bobby C.09-04-2007
Daisy, I read the Post article about the Edsel --- and it didn't say anything about Wes Dobson!Dan EArlington, MA09-04-2007
Part V of the Cullen story will be pay per veiw..around five bucks I heard.Bobby C.09-04-2007
DG - I hate to jump the gun, press the panic button or chomp at the bit.... but when will part 5 of the Cullen hit the big screen ?!? :DFLYROD09-04-2007
For those of you interested in automobiles of the 1950s: today's Washington Post has an article on the Edsel that begins on the front page of the Style section of that paper. Lots of nice pics of the car ...daisy09-04-2007
DG, Marion Brown is one of my many cousins. It would be nice to have a picture posted. Thanks.daisy09-04-2007
Ruth ... I noted your e-mail address even before you replied. Did Joe have a brother or cousin named Jimmy. Jimmy Ayotte was a faithful potato truck harvest loader at Sutter Farm, and a friend of my father. In those days, there was little difference between farmer and farm worker.Steve SutterReach Road09-03-2007
Re: 23185, Nancy, you've got me curious, and I'm sure others will also want to know who the special singer is. What (or who...) are we missing?Waldo LVassalboro, ME09-03-2007
Steve.. THANK you for your note.. Joe was my great Uncle.. I named my 3rd son Joseph after him,, he was a wonderful man to me..great UNCLE...he lived in a small cabin behind the machine shed as I recall...came to our house on most weekends to hang out with us kids mostly... babysat lots for my parents also..always came with box of goodies from Guerettets Market for us kids...candie,,drinks.. whatever..once again,, thank you.. and if EVER you do come across any photos.. I would LOVE to have copies.. take care.. have a great day!RuthIsland Falls09-03-2007
Ruth ... Joe Ayotte, as I recall, was a very dependable farm employee of Ralph Sweetser on the Higgins Road. I'm not sure who I could contact now to get you a picture or information. My Dad, a WW2 marksman in the Marines, had a shot at a deer one fall ... but Joe, on a tractor, was a bit too close to the line of fire. My father set the rifle aside.Steve S.Reach Road09-03-2007
I happened on to your site because of a talent show video by one of your own. She had the voice of an angel and needs to have the world hear it.NancyHoward City, Michigan09-03-2007
STEVE S. you mentioned Phil and Ralph Suitter... Did you also know of Joe Ayotte? IF so.. what do you remember of him? Do you have or know of any pictures of him? Thanks.. RuthRuthIsland Falls09-03-2007
Only two of 151 in today's poll said they hadn't dined on burdock but will ... and I'm one of them. Better than crow I suppose.Steve S.Reach Road09-03-2007
Daisy...I'm surprised you recall Marion Brown. Marion took care of my brother and me back in the late '40s. How did you know her? Yes, she was a city queen, I believe, but never MPBQueen. I'll do a little homework on Marion. She was gorgeous and as nice and smart. She passed away way too young...I have a photo of her somewhere in my archives.DGPI09-03-2007
Steve, my statement should have read: she may not have KNOWN about ... I am quite sure Mom would have had us eating it, if she had known ... the only thing she spared us from was the spring dose of castor oil !! ;-) I think that was because she hated it!! You are correct about the Native Peoples; when you are completely dependent on the earth, you observe & learn its ways ... would that we were so wise today. I hope to get to visit the Cultural Center up on the old base, when I get home this fall. I donated a lot of my books on Native Americans to them, when they first opened. DG, When was Marion Brown selected as Miss PI ?? Or was she Potato Blossom Queen ??daisy09-03-2007
Here's Betty Green in 1947, the year she was MPBQueen..She accepted the award on stage at the Rec. Center. I have a photo of that event if someone wants to view it.DGPI09-03-2007
daisy ... don't blame you mother concerning a lack of knowledge about the value of burdock. The organic farmer who pointed them out to me is the grandson of a full-blooded Mi'kmaq woman. Native Indians had several thousand years to observe such things. "Aroostook" is Mi'kmaq for "beautiful river."Steve S.Aroostook Valley09-03-2007
Steve, after reading all the good things about burdocks on here and the site that Arch posted, I may just try it! ;-) If my mother were still alive, I would ask her why we did not have that as children. She may not have not about burdock's merits; I certainly never thought that the plant had any, except to cause pain & annoyance to those who tangled with it. LIVE AND LEARN - certainly gain new info on this site DAILY !! :Ddaisy09-03-2007
Hate to change subjects, but I'm glad the lowly burdock got it's day in the sun on the COM. It stays out of the way, and is not a problem on cultivated land or pastures. It is found growing along river banks, and "waste" areas. It does not host any viruses of major agronomic crops in Aroostook, and based on today's poll, faces little danger of human consumption. My hat's off.Steve S.Reach Road09-03-2007
Jeff, According to the Portland Press Herald archives, the 1947 Maine Potato Blossom Queen was Betty Green of Presque Isle.Dan E09-03-2007
Here's a picture of the 1947 Potato Queen Contestants in Caribou. Found it in a National Geographic book we picked up at Mardens the other day.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-03-2007
IF ANYONE TOOK PICTURES AT THE MERLE HAGGARD CONCERT AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.THANK YOU ONE OH MERLE HAGGARD WOULF DO ME FINE....SANDEE09-03-2007
Bobby C., I see some believe burdock (and garlic) can help alleviate high blood pressure. Heavens! ... "Prescription" burdock beer daily. I'm going out there and mulch/water my new plant.Steve S.Reach Road09-03-2007
A big salute and hearty THANK YOU to the American Legion for getting the flags out to line Main , Academy and Martin Streets. This is a big job that starts early in the morning and takes hours to put out and take them in. We owe you our gratitude for everything you have done and are still doing.Meta09-03-2007
DG Here is one for you, I don't remember the place.Arch09-03-2007
DG That brand is made in Canada for the Brits. It is imported from Britain so it is expensive. http://www.sodapopstop.com/products/detail.cfm?link=631Arch09-03-2007
DG re 23166 brew.. Hell no... probably worse than your Dad's, but I don't have all those x and Y gen hang ups. I'll drink anything that gets the job done. As Winston Churchill replied when asked what wine he would like brought to his table ..He said. "Sir..Bring me the biggest possible bottle at the smallest possible price." Good link Arch!Bobby C.09-03-2007
Arch...That's a greay site. Is that burdock/dandelion soda a joke or for real? I'd be interested in buying some..DGPI09-03-2007
Here is a great soda and a link to the many edible uses for burdock http://www.prodigalgardens.info/april%20weblog.htm#BurdockArch09-03-2007
BC...I remember as a kid my father making home brew. It was awfully yeasty. Yours better?DGPI09-03-2007
Meta...I know you're sort of joking about throwing away the meds, taking up stuff like burdock root, but there's more truth to that than joke....we'd be, like you said, healthier, wiser and plenty wealthier. Most don't know enough about the subject to do so. Rely blindly on the uninformed (and harmful) medical community.DGPI09-03-2007
Dandelion and Burdock 'Beer' 2 large Burdock roots and 1 large dandelion root scrubbed clean and chopped small. 1 lb sugar 1 lemon 2 tablespoons molasses. 1 gallon water yeast Boil the roots for about 20 min. in 2 or 3 pints of water,then add the sugar and molasses and stir until dissolved. Add the juice of the lemon. Strain into white plastic or stainless steel bucket and make up to a gallon. Add 1 tsp yeast and ferment in the bucket (well covered) for 4 days. Bottle in plastic soft drinks bottles and leave for a week. (This beer iz a strong anti-oxidant so the plastic bottles won't hurt you) heh..heh Release the pressure in the bottles if the pressure becomes too high, but don't do this too near to when you want to drink it or it will be flat, and the fizz matters!! You can allow the fermentation to continue, but *do* keep checking the bottles every couple of days.Bobby C.09-03-2007
Wow Bobby...ok, boys and girls, throw away all your perscription meds and lets have a whirl at this "stuff". Sounds like we could have a hey day with the pharmacucidal industry and be a healthier, happier and wealthier generation!Meta09-03-2007
Paul Cyr thanks for Bear Pictures WoW are they big! :-)JUdy HardyTacoma09-03-2007
Betty T.B..I really wanted to give a power-point presentation of old photos of Presque Isle, but simply couldn't pull it off.....much too difficult to borrow all the equipment AND have someone with me who knew how to run the machine. I, however, will be well prepared to do so on your next 50th class reunion, I promise. If you're interested, I'm reprinting my "Dr.Graves' Handbook on Making Burdock Root and Dandelion Wine"....BC is funding the project.DGPI09-03-2007
The little town of Benson, Vermont has an annual Burdock Festival. I'm told there's a wonderful parade featuring very clever sculptures made of the things. Guess they looked around and saw the things everywhere and figured they'd have some fun. The area has many dairy and horse farms, and is rather close to Lake Champlain.juliaYarmouth09-03-2007
JHSH, Thank you so much. Phil Sutter was like a second father. Between Roger and Phil, I heard a lot of dry humor. Great memories of the three of us digging, haying, combining, milking, picking rocks. The old (even then) New Holland baler couldn't make bales any lighter than 80 pounds ... same as the fertilizer bags.Steve SutterReach Road09-03-2007
I have a book, Micmac Medicine, by Laurie Lacey in which she says that burdock root was used to treat and purify the blood. The roots were steeped in water and two or three cups of the tea were taken daily. It was especially useful for treating skin disorders caused by impurities in the blood. What a great time the 50's classes had at Slopes last weekend. It was so good to see friends from those years. Kudos to Craig Green and his committee for organizing the whole weekend. DG, we missed you! This has been a great weekend--BC's win and of course, the no-hitter for the Sox. :-)Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA 0193809-03-2007
Speaking of concerts, Natalie MacMaster will be at the Caribou Performing Arts Center tonight (Monday, Sept. 3) at 7:30 pm.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME09-03-2007
Re: 23137 - Sandee, like you, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson Concert at the PI Forum this past Saturday. Their bands were outstanding - really enjoyed the instrumental music. Many thanks to the organizers and sponsors. I didn't even know about the concert until that day when my husband saw the posting on the COM about Meta's ticket. We drove up to the Forum about 5 pm and purchased two tickets (4th row from the stage) from a lady from St. John. Her friends were unable to attend. How lucky we were. We hope that the Forum will be able to attract other artists. By the way, Bob Marley is coming to UMPI on Saturday, September 22 - get your tickets early!NannyAroostook County09-03-2007
Re: 23151 Arch, I do indeed remember Euell Gibbons. He talks about burdock in his book "Stalking the Wild Asparagus."Dan EArlington, MA09-03-2007
This is crazy..but I want to help run it into the ground.. "Doctor Graves Burdock and Dandelion Wine" was sold of he back of a Wagon when I was a kid. Its chromium content helps regulate blood sugar levels. Other qualities of this herb, set forth in the magazine Chemotherapy, identified a chemical (arctigenin) in Burdock which acts as an inhibitor of tumor growth. This herb should not be used by pregnant women. Burdock helps with: acne bladder and infection pain blood purifier boils eczema herpes - also add L-Lysine kidneys lymphatic system psoriasis Burdock is the king of the blood purifiers and is one of the strongest Blood Purifier known to mankind. It is best to start with 1 capsule 2 times each day and increase every 5 days up to 6 or more capsules per day to be taken with meals. Burdock excels when used for chronic skin problems.BobbY CC's of Burdock.09-03-2007
Ladies and gentlemen....Dan E. is right. Burdock root from the older plants in the fall is highly nutritious. In fact, one can purchase burdock-root capsules in health-food stores. Burdock root and dandelion are perhaps the two "weeds" in our backyards which have by far the most food value. I did several years ago harvested the root, dessicated, and encapsulated it. I gave up the practice because it was way too much work...DGPI09-03-2007
Steve you're alot like your Uncle Phil :DJHSH09-03-2007
Munching on burdock sounds like a job for Euell Gibbons, remember him? Dan E You had what is known in Japan as Gobo root. In England they still make burdock soda and burdock beer.Arch09-02-2007
"After taking his dog for a walk one day in the early 1940s, George de Mestral, a Swiss inventor, became curious about the seeds of the burdock plant that had attached themselves to his clothes and to the dog's fur. Under a microscope, he looked closely at the hook-and-loop system that the seeds use to hitchhike on passing animals aiding seed dispersal, and he realised that the same approach could be used to join other things together. The result was Velcro." Million dollar Idears right in yur own back yard.Bobby C.09-02-2007
Dan E., You're right. An organic farmer the other day pointed out that burdock root is a delicacy. I had tuned him out by the time he was giving me the recipe.Steve S.PI09-02-2007
Dan E., I'd be a bit nervous about eating burdock. -Seems like something might stick halfway down the goozle pipe. I suppose if you make it slippery with enough butter that might not happen. Oh, the burrs aren't the part you eat? Huh!Waldo LVassalboro, ME09-02-2007
Daisy, I've had pickled burdock root both in Japan and here in the Boston area. Pretty good. Some people saute burdock root, but I haven't tried that.Dan EArlington, MA09-02-2007
Steve, I appreciate the offer, but will decline at this time. ;-) Okay, Dan E, prepared as WHAT !! :-( I have never heard of any part of that plant being eidible (?sp) ... please inform us.daisy09-02-2007
Arch & Steve, Burdock is pretty good if it's prepared well.Dan E09-02-2007
Steve Another way to take money from those city folks. :DArch09-02-2007
Rough waters didnt stop these kids from Presque Isle and Mapleton from going in...jeans and all :pCarma09-02-2007
Rough waters at Old Orchard Beach today. :-)CarmaHollis09-02-2007
Arch, I usually wait to mow the lawn until I gauge that my 24-year old White riding mower would be stressed a few days later. I notice a burdock plant has cropped up next to the garage. I'll just mow around it. In the Orient, burdock is also "thought" to be an aphrodisiac.SteveReach Road09-02-2007
Steve Those city folk would probably dry it and try to smoke it. :cool:Arch09-02-2007
Meredith...Are you perhaps referring to the new Mobile convenience store on north Main St.? It will offer 24 hour service with sit-down food.DGPI09-02-2007
What's the Mega C store? Sounds like something new on the horizen to me.Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine09-02-2007
THE MERLE HAGGARD CONCERT WAS OUTSTANDING HE WAS SUPER. THEY WERE ALL GOOD...RAY PRICE AND WILLIE NELSON.HOWEVER MERLE IS MY FAVORITE. AND I LOVED HIM THE BEST.HE HAS THOSE GOLDEN VOCAL CORDS THAT NEVER QUIT. HE WAS SUPER GREAT............sandee09-02-2007
Daisy ... I'll send you a few burdock seeds to sprinkle on your neighbor ... just kidding.Steve Srural09-02-2007
Daisy Those folks like that with their lawns are something else. They treat liquid fertilizers and varmint killers like they were water. Runoff in the cities and the heavily populated urban areas are a very big problem.Arch09-02-2007
Arch, Just checked out the car site and forwarded the message to folks on my list. There is so much to pay attention to, as we live our busy lives. RE: lush lawns: one of the first things the neighbor across the street said to me, when we moved here in 1998, is "that's a patch of weeds that you need to spray." I told him that the weeds had not come to the top of my priority list ... guess what, still hasn't! :D The fellow was pointing at CLOVER for Pete's sake! That little patch now has many companions .. wouldn't want good clover to be lonely!!daisymid atlantic09-02-2007
BC I hate to admit this but I am beginning to understand what those so called survivalist types are all about, collecting all their goods n guns and moving to the deep woods. :eek:Arch09-02-2007
This is the thing Arch..Those that consider themselves the chosen few are hoping that the rest of us (the 60 percent excess population) that have been programed to watch football, play golf and watch "sex in the City" rather than do our homework will eventually "stupid" ourselves right off the face of the earth. And make them plenty of money in the process.Bobby C.09-02-2007
Rookie Clay Buchholz pitched a No-Hitter for the Red Sox today at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt09-02-2007
The following is from the executive summary of Aroostook River Modeling Report, MDEP September 2004. “Collective point-source phosphorus reductions of greater than 50% from current amounts are needed to eliminate algae blooms. The most important sources to reduce are McCain Foods and Presque Isle.”Steve S.Aroostook Riverfront09-01-2007
Hey BC Here is a conspiracy for you. http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024974&GT1=10365Arch09-01-2007
Many older folks have to hire commercial lawn services. But few know if phosphorus fertilizers, herbicides (to thin out dandelions), or a few insecticides are thrown in for good measure. Sometimes it's in the fine print they sign. Then they wonder why the monthly bill is $50 to $100 more than it once was. These chemicals have high mark ups. Commercial lawn services are generally licensed, but don't presume any enforcement.Steve S.Reach Road09-01-2007
BC All those chemicals that you mentioned are used every day by a big percentage of urban and suburbanites to make their lawns better than their neighbors without controls of any kind. If the label calls for one oz. per gallon then in their minds three ozs. are better. I am not taking the side of the commercial users but at least they have someone that they are supposed to be accountable to. HA HAArch09-01-2007
Not about algae …but.. if suddenly you don't feel too good... "In America GOLF KILLS hundreds of golfers and thousands of birds every year. America GOLF KILLS hundreds of golfers and thousands of birds every year. Very seldom however is the premature death of a golfer is seldom traced back to pesticide exposure and thus these “Killer Courses” continue spreading thousands of tons of deadly chemicals that cause cancer, multiple sclerosis, nerve damage, and premature heart attacks. The proliferation of golf courses all over America and the attendant wholesale application of dangerous pesticides is responsible for increased exposure to toxic and deadly chemicals by millions of Americans and America’s beautiful birds and other wildlife. The more perfect in appearance the golf course, the more likely it is to have been saturated with xylene, bensulide, trichorfon, isofenphos, ethylene dibromide, pentachlorophenol, 2,4-D, benomyl, diazinon, thiram, iprodione, chlorothalonil, and who knows how many other poisonous chemicals. One of the few courses that is not in a dead heat to kill every wildflower and native plant is the St. Andrew’s course in Scotland, where the game originated before it became the vogue to create toxic perfection."Bobby C.09-01-2007
Arch, And excess algae is the byproduct of phosphorus. Along with the sources you mentioned, add potato and paper processing, and sewage treatment plants. The Bangor Daily has run some recent articles.Steve S.Aroostook River Valley09-01-2007
About Todays Poll Algae is a byproduct of pollution, all the chemical runoff from those used to make all those lush green lawns and to make the potatoes and broccoli, summer squash, carrots and what have you grow are what feed the algae. Oops almost forgot one of the worst problems (at least down here) runoff from dairy farms.Arch09-01-2007
No, Karen, her name is Roxanne!judierae09-01-2007
Yup thats who I was thinking of and I believe his sisters name is also SueKaren09-01-2007
No, Karen, I just had the one child..you must be thinking of Randy, who lived on Federal Stjudierae09-01-2007
juderae I use to live on Elizabeth Street I remember Sue also don't you have a son?Karen09-01-2007
Karen... Thanks for the info..My daughter (Sue Rattray)asked if this Paul Cyr was the same one that graduated with her. His photo's are awesome!judieraeBrunswick. Me09-01-2007
BY THE WAY ITS THE MERLE HAGGARD CONCERT......HE IS NUMBER 1 IN MY BOOK LETS HEAR IT FOR THE HAG...............sandee09-01-2007
Looks like Zurich airport with all them mountains..ain't it?Bobby C.09-01-2007
DG As per your suggestion here is a picture of my office. It's a short but very steep walk from the parking lot no elevator! I am an Air Traffic ControllerSPTColorado09-01-2007
The lucky winner was Ramie Walton!! Sorry Bob, better luck next time. After all.. lunch AND a maybasket...comon now!! Hope you're "ok"!Meta09-01-2007
Meta ..Willie ticket gone yet? If I were still up there that sucker would be gone in sixty seconds.Bobby C.09-01-2007
judierae that Paul Cyr passed away I graduated with himKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA09-01-2007
judierae, no I graduated from Van Buren High almost a decade earlier.........Paul CyrP. Isle09-01-2007
Paul Cyr, did you graduate from Presque Isle High School in 1975? :confused:judierae09-01-2007
Best offer of the day. I have a FREE ticket to the Willie Nelson, et al, concert tomorrow night..3rd row floor set. First caller gets the ticket...M 764-4787.metapi08-31-2007
BC I like the engines in that C-17. I too would like to see that one and I really want to see the the slightly larger one being worked on. When I was stationed down in Fort Hood one of the guys that I was stationed with was a model aircraft nut. He flew a scale B-17G, it took two people to hold him back because it was u-control.Arch08-31-2007
Thank you SPT I appreciate your answering about the trees. guess I missed the mans name oh well..Brenda08-31-2007
Oui ..and my next delivery to that General would be a Daisy Cutter jest like happened to that Mobile Station. It's awful when the buildings you think of as "new" start gettin' knocked down ..means yur really,really old.. aye?Bobby C.08-31-2007
I screwed up; here's yesterdayDGPI08-31-2007
Gone today.....DGPI08-31-2007
Here yesterday.....DGPI08-31-2007
Yah?..well you tell Flyrod if I had delivered somebody sum Abram tanks and all I got was a bucket of chicken they woulda had a refueling nozzle up inside of where the sunshine has a hard time gettin'. What the heck are you talking about anyway? You got the info first.You just didn't post all of it.Bobby C.08-31-2007
BC....You're the most amazing individual I've ever known. No clue how you ever got hold of that information about the model C-17 Globemaster. FLYROD said he served in one at sometime.DGPI08-31-2007
Dang DG..I just saw your e-mail. I had spent a half hour looking for that info. I was interested in that because somebody told me that if you can get the power/weight ratio right you can fly anything... so I was looking for an engine to try and fly this ironing board we got in the closet.Bobby C.08-31-2007
I'm going to add this to DG's post because I got curious about the engines and the fuel. "This 1/9th scale radio-controlled C-17 model was built in the United Kingdom. It was built as the centerpiece of a 15 program television series produced in the U. K. for the Home and Leisure satellite TV channel. Built with the aid of three friends, it took one year to build and is powered with 4 Jetcat P-120 turbines with a total thrust of 108 lbs. The models weighs over 250 lbs fueled, and carries 12.5 liters (3.3 US gallons) of 95% kerosene and 5% turbine oil fuel. Other details include 5 Futaba PCM receivers, 16 battery packs (93 cells), 20 Futaba servos, on board air compressor, electro/pneumatic retracts, etc. Wingspan is 20 feet 8 inches, and the top of the fin is 74 inches (6 feet 2 inches) above the ground Takeoff weight is 264 lbs. The rear cargo doors open and they drop an RC jeep on a pallet, as well as 2 free-fall RC parachutists. The model also has smoke systems both of the inboard turbines, and uses 2.4 GHz data link to provide real-time data to a laptop computer on the ground while in flight, this datum includes airspeed, turbine RPM, EGT, fuel consumption, etc. It is covered in fiberglass and epoxy resin Built mainly from balsa and ply, with many glass and carbon fiber moldings to reduce weight. This C-17 Globe Master III is one of the largest jet models in the world today! Complete with retractable landing gear and pneumatically operated flaps."Bobby C.08-31-2007
When does Willie Nelson's plane arrive at the PI airport on Saturday? Or is he arriving by bus?Steve S.PI08-31-2007
SPT....I believe the viewing audience has no clue what you do for a living. Better tell 'em before they think you're the rebirth of Howard Hughes, to wit..."my airfield" FLYROD....Is that a model of a C-17?DGPI08-31-2007
Re Steve and the consumption of Horse Radish as an aphrodeeziak.. That's 'cause after the human body recovers from any kind of trauma the first thing it wants to do is have sex. It's a human survival thing.Bobby C.08-31-2007
Thank you Webmaster for facilitating free market research on horseradish. My two small patches prove this very interesting plant has no disease or insect enemies (although insects nibble a little on the leaves) and it can stand decades against any grass weed (or lupine) pressure. It flourishes under neglect ... my kind of agricultural plant. In medieval times, it was thought to be an aphrodisiac.Steve S.Reach Road08-31-2007
DG, re: 23089, that's awesome! I bet one of those guys could jump on top of that and go for a ride! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-31-2007
Steve, yes, horseradish won on your "Question of the Day" (yes - 64, Sometimes - 27, Never - 55). Thanks for submitting it.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-31-2007
Missed the finals results of yesterday's "question of the day," which didn't last a full day. Did horseradish win, roots down?Steve S.Reach Road08-31-2007
FLYROD As a life time fan of all thing aviation, let me say this “YOU ARE THE MAN” what a sweet airplane! I once got cookies form an Air Force Academy Cadet after he soloed at my airfield, but I’d rather have been in your shoes. :-) :-)SPTColorado08-31-2007
The 'question' of the day is misleading. I would attend IF I lived in the area. At this point Willie might as well not show up!! We need a "live away" box to check...or...we should not vote???Maravene OsgoodSarasota08-31-2007
DG - I was the load-team chief on the first operational airlift mission (For the C-17) from Pope AFB, NC to Charleston AFB, SC. Gen McPeak (AMC Commander at the time)was in the left seat and we loaded (2) M-1 Abrahm tanks out of Ft Bragg (That was 1992 or 1993). I remember he treated us (Delivered, no less) to a big bucket of KFC for our efforts! :cool:FLYROD08-31-2007
Check this out, viewers. It's billed as the world's biggest remote-controlled aircraft (except military,of course). It's replete with retractable landing gears no less.DGPI08-31-2007
Hi Bill and Ed, Sure had a good time while you were here, Thanks for the salad recipes, will try them soon. Just got back from T.H. and coffee.Mona08-31-2007
I have been a COM member for a while, but this is my first message. I just came back from a visit with my brother, Leonard, in Easton. Hello to Mona, Tenlee and C-J. I came back to temps in high 80s. I really enjoy this site.Bill BoulierMargate, FL08-31-2007
Flash! Montecello Weather Cam a contender for weather cam of the year award.Bobby C.08-31-2007
your welcome DG........Paul CyrP. Isle08-30-2007
Paul C....Those aerials which include my office and its surroundings are exquisite. Many thanks..DGPI08-30-2007
... Caribou offers lower property taxes, and a library that equals or trumps that in Presque Isle.Steve SutterPresque Isle08-30-2007
Steve, What does Caribou have to offer? Property in Caribou is becoming out of reach for most of the natives. And they still have to come to Presque Isle to shop. If I'm right you live in P.I., don't you. I don't but lived there over 40 years and plan to be back there soon.Mona08-30-2007
Someone que the deer !!! :DFLYROD08-30-2007
... Check out Caribou.Steve SutterPresque Isle08-30-2007
Tina -- Presque Isle is a great place to live! I realize that our taxes might be higher than surrounding communities, but our taxes don't even cover half of the services we're provided. I know I work for the city, but this is a great place. Been here all my life! I invite other COMers to name a town/city near here that offers a library, a full-time fire and police department, along with all the other city-provided services.... A mall, great businesses, restaurants, beautiful scenery, the four seasons, and the best asset we have is our PEOPLE!Norma McEnteeBEAUTIFUL Presque Isle08-30-2007
Tina ... hope you'll pick central Aroostook. You may want to dodge Presque Isle for some other nearby community, because of property taxes. Be sure to plant a garden and some apple trees.Steve S.Presque Isle08-30-2007
i have been following your webcams for a while now and my husband and i will likely retire in your beautiful state.tina doyleSpanaway, washington08-30-2007
DG, I believe all the firemen and volunteers have pagers so no more need of the siren. High tech. you know.Mona08-30-2007
DG ... The day of this summer's high wind/power-out a PI fire truck came up this road and turned into Town & Country. After a few minutes it drove back to town.Steve S.Reach Road08-30-2007
DG, Why don't you tell us how you really feel about public agencies!!! ;-)RonMass.08-30-2007
FLYROD....Times are different. No horn signal from the fire station to tell where the fire is. They don't want you to know, don't want you to get into your car and be a gawker. The horn signal, I understand, was to let the volunteer firemen know where the fire was. Now the fire station empties if there's a bumper-thumper, for instance. It's a ploy to increase the number of responses so that when they ask for more money for more cars, trucks, equipment, they have puffed-up numbers to present. Ploy? I meant scam...DGPI08-30-2007
Speaking of the PI fire dept siren... I remember my parents having a code chart taped-up inside one of the cupboard doors that gave where the fire alarm was pulled (For example: 3 long blasts, 2 short blasts and 2 long blasts was the fire alarm pulled on the corner of [Academy St & Hardy St], say). Is that still the case?FLYROD08-30-2007
Bobby C. I looked up je nay say qua in my online dictionary for Red Necks and strangely enough it defined and translated je nay say qua as the place where we paint hearts on the sidewalk, once again the genius of Bobby C. is outstanding. :DSPTColorado08-30-2007
Brenda Seems like every time I get back to PI the trees are doing better, in my opinion the sidewalks are too narrow for trees in most places, the trees that are there are planted only where the sidewalk is wide enough. So to answer your question no the trees are not up and down Main Street all the way. The winner of the meg-a-bucks was the fellow mentioned in an earlier post who worked at Burelles (sp) it was announced while I was visiting PI. Arch The Gooseberry picture, if those are Gooseberries, I wouldn’t know if they were or weren’t, was taken on one of the old tote roads that branch off from the Ashland road. Parked the car and just went for a stroll on a whim, don’t really recall exactly where.SPTColorado08-30-2007
23064 karen I didn't answer the May Basket question? Well ….May Baskets don't have to have anything in them do they? They stand on their own..as do all gifts from good friends. I do however sometimes put a couple of nips and sum Rose petals in it and hang it by the hammock and drink sleep and dream…of war and love and crap like that. Then I get up and feed the cat and wash the car.Bobby C.08-30-2007
DG - okay now I have my bearings re: the 1905 Main St. pix. As I sit here thinking of Woolworth's & Newberry's, I can see & smell it. The lunch counter & the old hard wood floors. OB - You look real good. Amazing how we all change. You have that "Marine" look too. That's a compliment :-) Did you see Otalene? I know she just went to Florida yesterday to see her daughter for a week.. BC - thanks for the morning laughs! :Dconnie c.08-30-2007
Seems like I remember Caribou had the curfew siren also. Not sure but I think so.pac08-30-2007
SPT those pics of Maine street were very good when I lived there there were no trees on Maine st. That sure does dress up the place but are they all the way up and down the street or just in a certain area????? Did anyone every find out who won all that money up there I need to buy a lotto ticket hahhaha maybeBrenda08-30-2007
From the "New Mug Shot" Dept....Dana and Linda O'Brien. Dana is a '65 PIHS graduate and a retired (not ex) Marine. I have nothing but much respect for present and former(retired) Marines. Dana signs in to the COM website as "OB"...Nice visit, Dana. Thanks....DGPI08-30-2007
BC, that full moon keeping you up? You never said what was in that May Basket. Was that really you flying that purple machine? Are the taters ready yet? Fryeburg Fair is coming up soooooon.karen08-30-2007
Since I'm up...Bobby C.08-30-2007
Ok ..I was sawing logs but I had to get back up cause something is bothering me. SPT thanks for the downtown pics. The trees are growing and Main Street looks great. However, this one spot could use a couple of trees to enhance the je nay say qua fur the business on that part uv Main. I mean some dear sumbudy painted a heart on the sidewalk,but the total picture could also use a tree.How much does a tree cost anyway? Maybe we could take up a collection and get forgiven for being stupid and leaving town.Bobby C.08-29-2007
BC Naa she just like gooseberry jelly with her crumpets and Earl Grey. I guess pic's are the next best thing. :-)Arch08-29-2007
Mikki iz an instigator. Don't do it SPT.I know yah prolly got a Goooseberry pic there somewhere,bur don't do it.Bobby C.08-29-2007
SPT Mikki wants to know where the pic of the Goose Berries is.Arch08-29-2007
and all this time I thought that the COM was a non-smoking site :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:SPTColorado08-29-2007
Holy cripes STP! You gonna smoke the server!Bobby C.08-29-2007
More County floraSPTCOLORADO08-29-2007
County cloverSPTColorado08-29-2007
Don't think I'll eat theseSPTColorado08-29-2007
Eat them? or not?SPTColorado08-29-2007
more County berriesSPTColorado08-29-2007
County berriesSPTColorado08-29-2007
Connie...That old photo is around 1905 or so. The market to which you refer is about where Woolworth was back in the 30's, 40's and 50's....Woolworth was a little north of Newberry's...DGPI08-29-2007
County floraSPTColorado08-29-2007
more of the other sideSPTColorado08-29-2007
Nah DG that was AB..that flag has forty eight stars.Bobby C.08-29-2007
re:23043 DG - in that pix, is the Market store where Newberry's used to be? What year would it have been? Neat pix!connie c.HOT CA08-29-2007
other side of the street Steve S. Patience and Presumption I’ve been accused of both and plead guiltySPTCOLORADO08-29-2007
SPT ... you caught Main Street without traffic. Patience I presume.Steve S.PI08-29-2007
SPT....Here's downtown P.I. when BC was a pup..DGPI08-29-2007
gone past itSPTColorado08-29-2007
SPT ... "Damage Deposit!" I'd sign over the deed and walk away with a smile.Steve S.Reach Road08-29-2007
Getting closerSPTColorado08-29-2007
YUP, moreSPTColorado08-29-2007
around townSPTColorado08-29-2007
more around town Steve S. I tried to rent it for the summer but couldn't afford the damage deposit--- go figureSPTColorado08-29-2007
And now for a few around town snaps Last one should have said Haystak a view of the topSPTColorado08-29-2007
SPT ... you're touching a nerve. Is that house abandoned, or is some property taxpayer paying $2,000+ because of its "development potential." Would the local fire department torch it for training purposes?Steve S.08-29-2007
Haystack view from the topSPTColorado08-29-2007
Haystack has a picnic areaSPTColorado08-29-2007
Haystack it’s still as steep as it used to beSPTColorado08-29-2007
Went by BC‘s place on the way to PI, he didn't seem to be home, probably out looking for more Cripple ;-)SPTColorado08-29-2007
I meant that for Paul.. about the red truck... you didn't happen to see a white Honda there too did ya? ;-)SJH08-29-2007
That looks my husband's red truck... he told me he had to work! :mad: ;-)SJH08-29-2007
Thanks DG ... just saw it. "My" ravens (birds more intelligent than parrots) would likely be amused to learn you got "knocked off your perch." Problem is they can't read. Great article. I like your writing style. SteveSteve S.Reach Road08-29-2007
Steve S....Did you see your name in the Star-Herald today? It's there just like I said it would be.DGPI08-29-2007
My resident Raven/crow population (half dozen at most) hunkered down on sight of the eagle. But when I opened the front door, I could hear one of them say "Perch by, Dad may be on this way to Winnies."Steve S.near Aroostook River08-29-2007
Randy I'll bet if you give Paul notice ..He'll be up there..Man that would be the COM news uv the decade..if he caught you napping.. that iz. Or puking. Whoooeee! Nobody ever caught me puking..I jest go BLOOP BLOOP and my eyes cross and my cheeks swell up and I swallow it. I find this harder to do if I'm swimming a long ways.Bobby C.08-29-2007
Bobby C.--can't believe you remembered that. Yup---I'll have to go up there now. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get a picture of Paul just clearing the top of Haystack by inches when he flys over. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-29-2007
Seems they all took off except the Chickadees.Steve S.Near Aroostook River08-29-2007
Everything crumbles ... so I just dump all-season bird seed out on the back deck. It's great to watch so many mourning doves and their cousin pigeons dine together. None seemed to notice the American Bald Eagle patroling the river in the background.Steve SutterNear Aroostook River08-29-2007
Dan, good question. I'm not sure. The owner of the photos requested that they be removed, at least temporarily. You'll have to ask them if/when they will return ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-29-2007
Just curious. Have the home page and guestbook archive photos disappeared forever, or is this a temporary thing?Dan E08-29-2007
Looks like a real lazy Indian Summer type day there. S'posed to be 104 here in the central CA valley today & 105 tomorrow. Ouch! I remember those fire whistles & used to know them by heart. And yes Mona - we always had the list of them posted next to the phone.connie c.CA08-29-2007
SPT...sorry I missed you while in PI. I managed to see DG a day or two after you were in his office, but you missed having your picture taken?!! What happened?? See you in CO in a week or so... Mona...thanks again; you have mail!! DG...what happened to the "other pic"?C-JCastine today08-29-2007
Dick Delong, It was nice meeting you chatting at Tim Hortons and how ironic that you knew my friend Leonard's parents. Small world.Mona08-29-2007
Dick deLong One in the same, yes Dad’s name and my middle name are the same. I recall many fishing trips, but being as young as I was most of the names and faces of the adults that went on the trips have slipped away with the exception of 2, Rule Hughes (sp) and Arch’s father. Both fine and spirited gentlemanSPTColorado08-29-2007
Webmaster, You had to go to the fire station and get a chart with all the numbers on it.Mona08-29-2007
THE CAR IS A FIAT. Futile Italian Attempt at Tranportation or Fix It Again Tony LLOYDLLOYDOHIO08-29-2007
Bobby, I can neither confirm nor deny anything about breaking Curfew. Mona, I remember the fire sire also, but never knew how to figure out where the fire was from it.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-29-2007
Car looks like a rising loaf of bread. Randy... are you gonna climb in up on top uv Haystack this year like you said you wuz going to last year? A one year grace period is pretty good..wish I had that on my credit cardsBobby C.08-29-2007
BobbyC, I don't have a clue! Webmaster, I do remember when the fire horn sound out which street the fire was on and blew six for any out of town fire.Mona08-29-2007
THIS CAR WAS HIT WITH AN UGLY STICK. MIGHT BE WORSE THAN THE SCION. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO08-29-2007
Oh ..to heck with it ...I'm way over-exposed already here..It's a Railroad X-ing thing. signed BC Feel free to jump in anytime here Mona.Bobby C.08-29-2007
Webmaster..you mean you never took a chance on finding out?..or you never got caught?..which one? Remember... your Dad will probably read this.Bobby C.08-29-2007
Sorry BC and Webmaster...not a sireeeeen nor a curfew machine. Hint: it goes cling-clangDGPI08-29-2007
Speaking of bells/sirens...what year did PI stop sounding its curfew siren? I remember hearing it as a kid...sometime between 9 and 10 pm each night I think. I always wondered what would happen if us kids got caught wandering around outside after that :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-29-2007
It's the 12 o'clock sireenBobby C.08-29-2007
But Daisy...I do like purple..I turn purple all the time when I bust a shoe- lace or see the cable bill. Real crises don't bother me. See the picture?.. I went straight up the "hard way"this time..I turned around when I got to the top and nobody wuz behind me. I had to take a picture of myself. Man it turned out bad! It's gonna take courage to post it. Looks too much like how I really look.Bobby C,08-29-2007
From the "What Iz It?" Dept.....In my 65 years I had never seen this thing until this morning. Everyone of you have heard its sound forever, but perhaps never looked up to see from whence it came. What Iz It?DGPI08-29-2007
Yup, the French Panhard. Had air shock absorbers which could be adjusted, right?DGPI08-29-2007
Beautiful little girl P. Burrt. She looks like she likes her picture taken. :-)CarmaHollis08-29-2007
BC I thought that was a composite photo, thanks for the confirm. :DArch08-29-2007
Dang... fooled again. First those Katahdin photos, and now by Bobby flying in a purple plane. It is a great shot (as is usual from Paul). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-29-2007
P. Burrt..Here is the origional photo taken by Paul Cyr.. yes..it is a very nice shot. So nice in fact I couldn't carry the joke any further. Yah should order this from NMP and get it framed.Bobby C.08-29-2007
I went fiching once. Luckily, I didn't catch anything. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-29-2007
And since I am sharing, here's another picture of her in our backyard stream. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-29-2007
Holy Cow, Bobby, I thought you were joking back there in #22937. Great shot! What spurred you to take that photo? (Glad you did). And how the heck did you know that was my old house? Here's a picture I took while I was up there a couple of weeks ago. Same house, different perspective. The little girl sticking her tongue out and making goofy faces is my 3-year old daughter, Georgia, surely bored to death with my nostalgia tour. But it was nice (and sorta eerie) walking her around on my childhood stomping grounds. And lemmee tell you, I wish I had bought stock in those dang Croc shoes that she is wearing. About every third person I saw up there was wearing them. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-29-2007
SPT. Is your middle name after your father. If so, he and I and your mom all went to school together at MHS. We used to go on fiching trips together. good times.Dick deLong08-29-2007
Dang, Bobby C., I like your color choices !! ;-) Who knew? Purple, the color of the goddess and spirituality .. my, my, Bobby C, you never cease to amaze me!daisy08-29-2007
Dan.. I don't remember the Panhard but it looks pretty good.. actually I like it. I almost crashed into this house while flying an old airplane I rented from Hoffses.They said I didn't need a license as long as I knew how to jump. I didn't recognize the house at first cause it was painted and the lawn was mowed. Three cheers fur SPT!Bobby C,08-29-2007
Based on my recollection, last winter was quite mild. The Almanac had predicted a rough and long winter. Drove by where Cunningham School "was" this morning. Nicely mowed field (lawn really) of grass and red and white clover.Steve SPI08-29-2007
I realize I'm a little late for the Ugly Car sweepstakes, but does anyone remember the Dyna Panhard?Dan E08-29-2007
What happened to the S.Main cam? I can get the rest of the cams but the S.Main is blankcasual looker08-29-2007
Very nice photo of you two SPT. Beautiful clear day. I remember seeing the mountian from the kitchen window from my family home growing up. I suppose with tree growth there isnt much of a view now. :-)CarmaHollis08-29-2007
Karen, I still have a few fiddleheads in the freezer. My brother was here from N.J. and he had some and took a couple bags home with him. Haystack is between Mapleton and Ashland. I've never been able to get to the top over the ledge, but I did make it to the top of Mt. Katahdin!, haystack isn't very high, but steep the last of it.MonaEaston08-29-2007
Where is Haystack located? How long does it take to climb up there? Was that BC taking a nap?......did you see a six pack? Are the leaves changing yet? The tree in front of the theater looks pretty green to me! Still thinking about those fiddleheads, Mona.karen08-29-2007
look like someone was taking a nap...Paul CyrP. Isle08-29-2007
flew over haystack yesterday a.m.Paul CyrP. Isle08-29-2007
It cracks me up how every single year people seem to think the trees are changing early. Most of the color showing up at this point is probably coming from trees in destress anyway.hector08-29-2007
The lonesome pine on the top of Haystack, was only a tiny seedling when I saw it lastSPTColorado08-28-2007
Here is proof positive we were on topSPTColorado08-28-2007
DG, as promised here is a snap of me and the Mrs.’s on top of Haystack. Yes I grow hair because some folks can’t, thought it was the least I could do. Stephen and Bonnie Turner Aka: SPT ;-)SPTColorado08-28-2007
Here is my vote for the ugliest car in AmericaSPTColorado08-28-2007
Naa This one gets all the ribbons, I don't understand why anyone would want one of these vehicles. :confused:Arch08-28-2007
All of those models of cars look like caskets---give me a break! I'll take a Desoto anyday. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-28-2007
C Hanson - that one does win the blue ribbon (and I don't mean Pabst! ;-) ) Thanks for the mileage info, Bobby C. That is much lower then I would expect; I get that with my sedan!daisy08-28-2007
Want UGLY. My dog barked at this thing.C HansonBack in Calif08-28-2007
Daisy.. Milage 22 city 28 highway.. less than you might expect..I guess.Bobby C.08-28-2007
the Scion is a low powered toaster on wheels. Picture two slices of "little Miss Sumbeam" popping out of top. vhvhHouston08-28-2007
Anyone know the mileage of that 'ugly' car?daisy08-28-2007
The Scion is a hip car in the metro areas of the US. Many businesses use the full body decals to advertise company. Youthful drivers also think this 'bread box of a car " is KWEL. Northern Maine today as in the past is late to the HIP. This is not a slam of Northern Maine.Rick BVancouver08-28-2007
DG I wouldn't mind that at all..those little suckers hold a lot of beer and we would steal the show from Bobby S. and his MG. Yup.. one of those ..a cellphone an Ipod and sum beer ..WE would BE the princes uv Portage.Bobby C.08-28-2007
BC...Can you imagine cruisin' in Portage back in '59 in one of them there Scions?DGPI08-28-2007
Mona....I truly agree with you and Ron; the rust-orange Scion takes a blue ribbon for ugly..DGPI08-28-2007
The Mini Van failed cause younsters wouldn't be caught dead in them.. get used to the new look. If you're smart...buy an old mini-van.. the kids won't borrow it no matter how desperate they are.Bobby C.08-28-2007
SPT...Didn't you promise the viewing audience a few photos of you and your bride? Well...DGPI08-28-2007
DG, You are so right about the ugliest car on earth and yes the orange one is awful. Can't believe Honda would make something like that, but really I can't believe people actually buy them.MonaEaston08-28-2007
Looks like a Scion. Young people think they look "cool". I agree with you.....homely as a hedge fence. The rusty orange models are even worse.....ukkkkkkk.RonMass.08-28-2007
Methinks I have uncovered the world's ugliest automobile. If you can find an uglier car, show it....DGPI08-28-2007
Steve 'just read your latest in the disscussion forum;I believe whole heartedly that if every lawn/yard in the world had on little small patch of clover that grew during growing season, most of the bees would come back along with other helpful insects.. when we put our lawn in white clover was sown in with grass seed, and it was recommended by Wa. state forrestry services as it benefits the earth.. our lawn has become nearly weed free and very lush and deep rooted.. tons of Bumble Bees I enjoy your writings thank you.. :-)Judy Hardy08-28-2007
pac, don't ya' love folks who look at a map and think that one town is just a couple of inches from the next? I agree w/ SPT ... fly into Portland ... or Bangor ... leave the driving to someone who understands distance, volume, toll takers (do you even have those in your area, pac?). Lots of luck to the group - if they have business in Hartford, suggest they make a detour from their flight.daisy08-28-2007
Speaking of construction ... the Reach Road got resurfaced these past two days. I see Lane Construction contributed some of the equipment (and I hope all of the asphalt). The flagwoman was smoking a cigarette ... but it was after 4 p.m.Steve SReach Road08-28-2007
Here's another including the N-S runway at the NM Airport showing the construction project.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-28-2007
Bobby, that's an interesting QOD! Beautiful day here today. Here's a shot looking NE towards PIWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-28-2007
Photo of QODBobby C.08-28-2007
..QOD.. What's underneath of that perversion layer? 1 Steamboat. 2 Argyle sock factory. 3 Nuclear Submarine. 4 Still. 5 None of the above. Photo..Paul CyrBobby C.08-28-2007
DG Cold Duck was originally (kalte ende) Cold End in English and was twisted around to (kalte ente) Cold Duck. It is a mixture of a couple wines and champagne, none of them outstanding. THIS ACCORDING TO GOOGLE As if anyone gave a hoot :D Does anyone remember how the TBird Jingle went?Arch08-28-2007
Thanks to all you COMer’s for the advice regarding driving the coast of Maine the wife and I are back from PI. It was great drive and a nice visit. We tried to get into the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observation Tower, but the wait was 2 hours long. Can you imagine a 2 hour wait and they were charging $5.00 a head. CJ, we missed you, as usual I was overcommitted and under resourced, and strange as it seems we were both in Castine on the same day. The Bluebird Hotel in Mchias was great and the seafood was fabulous. We don’t get much good seafood out here on the dusty high plains of Colorado. We did have very nice visit with DG and since he has reveled our identity in a previous email and since he didn’t have a camera I will post a picture later today. Speaking of pictures I took a few and will post them as time permits. Regarding the drive from Hartford to Bangor, it would be better if they flew into Portland, but that’s just my opinion. Ripple might make you a cripple, but Dickel will get you in a pickleSPTColorado08-28-2007
Ripple is cheaper than gas..throw a little Ethanol in it and you can burn it in the car or drink whatever wiggles yur wire..I like multi-purpose stuff. Paul snuck up on somebody jumping the gun on harvest season..is there a fine for that? Damn..that was a quick Summer..WE not only have to contend with global warming,but time is going by faster too.Bobby C.08-28-2007
PAC, It takes me 5 hours at 72mph and two pit stops. If 495 is crowded then "all bets are off". Bobby, Just in case that DG doesn't know....the term "cold duck" originated on the Aroostook River on a March day when a flock of black ducks migrated a bit too early.RonMass.08-28-2007
BC....Cold Duck, eh? No clue to the origin. Good question, though.DGPI08-28-2007
From the "Photos Around Town" Dept....An update on the new Mobile station on n. Main. The size of those tanks they buried this morning is gigantic. Each could contain a lifetime supply of Ripple or Cripple..or ThunderbirdDGPI08-28-2007
stumbled upon this harvest scene on the west limestone road early this a.m.Paul CyrP. Isle08-28-2007
Now tell me DG..Where did "Cold Duck" originate und what is the correct and original name.Bobby C.08-28-2007
Hartford to Saco is exactly 3 hours. Saco to Bangor 2h 15 mins. Bangor to PI 2h 45mins Total 8 hours (if you're going just under 70 mph)eyerunsaco08-28-2007
Thanks for all answers, but no it is not me making the drive. The guy with the band going to Bangor this weekend said they are flying to Hartford then driving to Bangor, which they think will be about a 2 hr drive. I thought more like at least 4 hrs. They should fly right into Bangor unless they have business in CT - I don't know.pac08-28-2007
Arch et al, Cripple....I like that. BC, try it and let us know your opinion. Ripple, by the way, was the drink of choice by Fred Sanford..DGPI08-28-2007
pac, the trip from Hartford to Bangor has a lot of variable - some already mentioned by others on here - a major one for me is how long one can sit without having stiff joints by the time you reach your destination. Another suggestion, if you do not have E-Z PASS, then get it before the trip if possible. Our last trip from Silver Spring to Belfast (two weeks ago) that little electronice device saved us about 4 hours round trip. There was a heavy volume of traffic and LONG LINES at the toll booths. Safe travels. Harriet - you have talent woman - painting is very nice.daisy08-28-2007
PAC, I have made it in about 4 1/2 to 5 hours from Hartford to Bangor, with minimal pit stops. But I have also sat in traffic on a holiday or a summer weekend for hours, just rolling along, which can extend the trip quite a bit. If you're going to be in Hartford, look me up. We'll meet for coffee or whatever. I'm about 1/2 hour away. Daisy, I have to step up and take credit for painting that picture over Meredith's shoulder. Meredith, The house looks great on the inside. Love all that hardwood. Good job finding it.Harriet (L) Bcentral CT08-28-2007
PAC Google maps say 330 mi.- 5hr 21min. Obviously under ideal conditions.Arch08-28-2007
Can someone tell me about how many hours it would take to drive from Hartford CT to Bangor.. thanks.pac08-28-2007
BC Is it closer to a Lady's Aid and Knitting society gathering or a meeting of the minds at a reunion of the 3rd Bn. 66th Armored Mess Kit Repair Bat. :-)Arch08-28-2007
I'm guessing that Mr Norton (Pelkey's) next to this new C store must be circling his wagons about now! :-(FLYROD08-28-2007
OK I see, its like that old Coasters song, Yakkety Yak. My Dad Belonged to that society in Mapleton. Most their meetings were at Mapleton Lunch with the odd one at Mr Hortons in PI. Cripple was made famous by old Red Fox and it was a mixture of Cold Duck and Ripple.Arch08-28-2007
You know what I mean.. don't you Arch? With twenty-four hour sit down eating and coffee drinking..will a certain number of tables be set aside for local consultants and will they have to expand the consultant work force to accomodate twenty-four hour service.Like you know when Horton's closes all consulting services in PI are pretty much shut down. As it stands now, if a consultant gets an Idear in the middle of the night, He or She pretty much has to write it down and wait 'till morning. With this Big C deal..they can pass it on to a third shift and run twenty-four seven.. PS..What iz "Cripple" and how do you mix it? I took a picture of P.Burtts old house when I was up there. I almost crashed into it with an old airplane I had borrowed..It was a real close call.Bobby C.08-27-2007
BC The oral exam has a time limit on chugging Cripple ;-)Arch08-27-2007
Lost? Not me. Me with the opening of the twenty-four hour Big C there should an opportunity for some new consulting jobs (third shift so to speak). Do you have to be a County resident to apply? Is there some kind of oral exam you got to pass? Man! that would be a gravy job! May be right near the ghost of Marilyn M. "Bus Stop" too...Bobby C.08-27-2007
Perhaps the ghost of Marilyn Monroe will be a feature at the new bus stop. Get it? If not, likely I'll be getting the 7-year itch. Anyone lost thus far?DGPI08-27-2007
Good going, Mona...you're getting smarter and smarter and smar......well, you get the idea. Carma...no idea about the bus stop. Good question.DGPI08-27-2007
Ruth--yes, I did grow up in Mapleton on the Hughes Road in the home originally built by my great-grandfather, James Carter. If you ever get to see Lois Shaw to talk to, ask her about my grandfather, Alfred "Mike" Carter. I remember her coming to his calling hours when he died just crying, weaping almost. She told us that he, joking around as he often did, told her that if he died before her, he'd wait until she got up to his casket, and he said he would sit up and say "Hey, Lois how ya' doing?" She told us at the calling hours she almost expected him to do it. Anyhow, nice hearing from you... :-)Amy CyrLeeds, Maine08-27-2007
DG, THANKS FOR THE PHOTO, IT IS MUCH BETTER AND I WAS ABLE TO CPOY IT.Mona08-27-2007
Most big C stores have sit down food but it is mostly Taco Bells or McDs :-(BH08-27-2007
DG-Where are they going to have the bus stop while they are working on that project? do you know? I might be up next week but coming back by bus, just wonderin......... :-)CarmaHollis08-27-2007
This Mobile station will fall in the next few days to make way for the giant C-store which is under construction behind it. That C-store is scheduled to open 24 hours a day with sit-down food (no, the food doesn't sit down, the patrons do)....DGPI08-27-2007
Merideth, What a cosy looking home, Hope I can get to see it sometime when I'm heading south. It will be nice for you to be near Waldo. We sure enjoyed visiting with the in July. Will Letitia be much longer in Boston? Give her my best when you talk with her again.Mona08-27-2007
The painting over MLC's shoulder sure is a reminder of home. My brother lived in Benton for a number of years; nice area.daisy08-27-2007
And here's the one of you enjoying it.DCNH08-27-2007
Hi Meredith, Here's a picture of your cute little place. And one of you enjoying it. Great place with lots of character. Enjoyed seeing you a couple of weeks back. We'll have to stop back in once you unpack.DCNH08-27-2007
Notice that I've moved, hopefully for the last time. I just bought a cute little place in Fairfield. What a nice little town! I was talking to my sister, Letita, this morning, the one who was in a very bad accident last month. We talked about the Merritt School and I knew that someone (way back in the guestbook) had asked when it closed. She said that the fall of 1949 it closed and all of the kids went to school "in town". She commented about how scared she was because she'd been in a grade level with 3 or 4 kids. Then to have 5 classrooms of the same grade level was a bit overwhelming for her. It was fun hearing her reminisce. Boy, her body may be broken up but her brain surely works well. She's still in the Boston hospital in traction and having lots of pain (Charlie Horses) and can't get up to work them out. That must be like torture. Anyway, in case anyone is interested in that date, I thought I'd pass it on. Ah, this lower humidity feels much better!Meredith Libby CarrFairfield, Maine08-27-2007
Thanks Steve, I'll try to contact him soon. I've had company since mid July and will until mid Sept. But I'd sure like to do Crabapple pickles. haen't made any for a long time.Mona08-27-2007
Mona, my brother says the crab apples will probably be ripe in a couple of weeks. He would be more than happy if you get all you want and anybody else as well. He said he would even pick them for you if you like. There should be thousands.S.BlanchardNC08-27-2007
AMY... I know Lois Shaw... ! I went to school with her son.. Fred... and hung out some with her daughter..Nancy.. DID you grow up in Mapleton? I grew up in Sleepy Hallow....:-) ALSO.. worked many years with Lois at Star City IGA.. Great little store.. still going! Where Lois is still working some there from what I understand...RuthIsland Falls08-26-2007
Connie, the ability to enlarge pictures from the archives (all except page 1) is a member feature.Webmaster08-26-2007
How come sometimes you can enlarge the pictures and most of the time it says members only. Just wonderingguest connie08-26-2007
JRC--meant to say in my last post that my grandfather used to say he was surprised that you and your brothers grew up to be such good men after being such devilish (in a good way) kids. LOL :D Got to reading that in my last post and realized I didn't make much sense. LOL Anyhow, over and out for tonight.Amy Cyr aka AMCLeeds, Maine08-26-2007
JRC- :-) I don't remember a lot of the specific stories my grandfather used to share (wish now I had paid more attention to some of his family stories :-( ) But I do remember him saying that he was surprised you and your brothers could be well, quite the little energetic kids when you were growing up. LOL :D Anyhow, I think my mom still has that long blonde wig he used to wear for a day each potato harvest. I also think she has a pic of him wearing it and goofing off with Lois Shaw (if anyone knows her.) If I can find that pic, will scan it and post it on here. Well, best to all and to all a good night. :D :-) :pAmy (Dube) Cyr a.k.a. AMCLeeds, Maine08-26-2007
DG, Thanks anyway, Tenlee sent and I got my copy. Had a ball with C-J here.Mona08-26-2007
Just wrapped up my discussion series "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" with a piece intended as a tribute to both potatoes and grass crops. Technically, grasses include most grains. I'd like to thank the webmaster for having a site that has permitted me to make a few minor edits after posting. I was also taken aback by #22908. I thought I had the odd sugar maple that served as the first signal of fall.Steve SutterAroostook -- Garden of Maine08-26-2007
DG, Would you send the picture of C-J and I to my e mail address? I'd like to copy it and C-J would like it also. Thanks. monablanchard@yahoo.comMona08-26-2007
Rebecca, I was going to call you and low and behold, I don't have your phone number, If you could send it to my e mail I will call.Mona08-26-2007
Was designed for May WestSH08-26-2007
here is one Studebaker!Sally Jo08-26-2007
Neil No problem, I only smootch the Old Lady and the cat!Arch08-26-2007
The trees that change early every year are well under-way.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-26-2007
ARCH Dont kiss that rice burner to much it could be painted with lead paint. ;-)N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL08-26-2007
Randy This a coincidence, we were yakking about Desotos and this pic came up in the random photos on this page.Arch08-26-2007
Amy; You are going to have to share some of those stories that Uncle Mike told you about me. Jeanne. Hello to you.JRCPI08-26-2007
Daisy Yes they were both made by Chrysler. My Dad didnt favor any make of car. When Mik and I started buying we favored (YUK) Ford until we got our 75 Mustang and that ended Ford for us. Bought a new Chevy and it was a bummer so we went to Rice Burners and have never looked back.Arch08-26-2007
Arch, Where the DeSoto and Plymouth made by the same company? It seems the two had the same tailfins in 1958, but with a diffirent lens set up. I am sure you can tell me a lot more about that. It seems the men in my family circle liked Chevys and Fords. Altho I think both of my grandfathers drove Packards back in the forties.daisy08-26-2007
Randy Used to be back years ago that there were several Edsels down behind Pat and Edwina Lovleys place. What pics I could find says that it is a 58, I don't remember the difference myself.Arch08-26-2007
Bobby C can tell you what traffic is. A traffic jam in PI would be a four corner stop and a vehicle on each corner. LOLkaren08-26-2007
DG...ok, I had a "silver" moment re: 1959 tournament, however, my mind is very clear about that now! You were right---HOT!! By the way, you were missed at the festivities. That other reunion we had discussed Friday was on the other side of the wall and I managed to catch up with a dear cousin and his wife from CT, along with some old family friends from the Parkhurst Siding area, which was wonderful since getting back to the East Coast gets more difficult as time goes by and we get older!. Great to see you and everyone else this trip East.... JRC...missed my bricks again but DG took care of me! Aunt B...love you, will call you later this week!C-JTraveling08-26-2007
DG--It is part of a cleanup project that was long overdue. I hoped everyone would enjoy the nostalgia of seeing those old models and identifying them. Now Arch has got me going back to the picture to look for the 58 Desoto. If you get a chance, call my cell 227-1281.Randy SmithPresque Isle08-26-2007
Steve, Canadian geese overhead??? Time to get out the umbrella. That will help divert the extra rain you have been getting and provide another needed service!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.08-26-2007
Randy....Those 1950's old-car boneyards are very rare these days. Where did you ever find it?DGPI08-26-2007
Randy I had to cheat to find the 58 Desoto. I will let someone else point it out.Arch08-25-2007
If the car I thought was a Ford is a DeSoto, then I did not realize how much that model's fins looked like the Plymouth of a similar year. ;-)daisy08-25-2007
Nice work Arch. That car I was trying to think of was a 57 Desoto. I think I better go back to school. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-25-2007
Randy According to Google the light blue one is a 55 Chrysler New Yorker. The dark blue one is a 58 Chrysler ?Mayfair? Red wreck is maybe a 59 ChevyArch08-25-2007
Anyway......It looks like the Chevy has the best resale value. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-25-2007
Maybe it's not a Coronet at all. Hmmmm........ I think I screwed up.Randy SmithPresque Isle08-25-2007
Randy My first instinct was the powder blue one. After I said that I GOOGLEd it and could not find one that matched those in the pic. You got us on that one.Arch08-25-2007
Randy, no but i'm pretty familar with it. if it is there some of those cars are studebakers.KP08-25-2007
Marilyn--hubby was close. Daisy--right on with the chevy to the far left. Arch--I just lost a whole bunch of change 'cause I was sure you of all folks would get it. Oh Well. KP--Are you in Presque Isle?????Randy SmithPresque Isle08-25-2007
Nickel sized hail, hail thats small. We dont flinch until it is larger than golf balls here. Been thru 1 that had Grapefruit sized ones, then you stay away from the windows.Arch08-25-2007
Arch-yes, you are definately right about my grandfather liking to joke around. I remember every year, after he sold his farm to Mac Brown, he would drive truck for him during the harvest. And one day out of every harvest, he would wear this long blonde wig for the entire day out in the fields. Not only in the fields but everywhere he went in town (Mapleton) as well. There are probably people still around that remember seeing my blonde headed grandfather wandering around Mapleton for a day during the fall. I think he liked to get a reaction out of people. Marilyn-you are right about my grandmother's cooking. I wish I had some of her recipies. But then again, I don't think she used them much. She would tell me a few times that she knew whatever she was making was right by just the way it looked when she was mixing it. :D Anyhow, nuff of that. Over and out for now....take care all.Amy CyrLeeds, Maine08-25-2007
Alert: Nickel-sized hail now possible in southwestern Maine. Stay back away from windows.Steve S.PI08-25-2007
OB, I knew Harvey Carter his son Eddie married a neighbor of mine, Their son Paul ( Harvey's grandson) is the pastor at the Crouseville Church.Mona08-25-2007
Larry Chapman from Caribou. Do you remember any of the Lewis's, St.Peters? Were you related to the Chapman's on the Madawaska road?cherylfl08-25-2007
Randy, That wouldn't be in back of Mcluskeys would it?KP08-25-2007
My faulty memory also says light blue.Arch08-25-2007
Just heard migratory geese overhead. Sign of fall.Steve S.Reach Road08-25-2007
Randy, is the black one to the left of the blue car a '59 Ford Fairlane hard-top convertible? I think I recognize a 60s Chevy (blue & white) at the far left. How far off am I? I liked it, when you could tell which year & maker the cars/trucks were at a glance ... now the cars are all based on a computer model. :odaisy08-25-2007
Amy Cyr, you will have to share those stories with me.JRCPI08-25-2007
Rainfall trivia ... Fifty years ago the average annual rainfall in central Aroostook was 34 inches. Now it's 37.4 inches -- and climbing, with strikingly higher amounts in May (when potatoes are planted) and August (when hay producers are trying to finish their harvest).Steve S.Reach Road08-25-2007
Hubby says it is the light blue one 2nd from the right. Couldn't prove it by me, as I don't know different makes of cars. Now he says he may be wrong!!!MarilynColchester, Vt08-25-2007
Spring/Fall cleaning can be a real drag. But every once in awhile you can strike gold...REAL gold. Time to play "Spot the Coronet". ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-25-2007
I remember Uncle Mike Carter as always smiling and so good and patient with all us kids. Such a nice man. He used to let us jump from the barn rafters into the loose hay. What fun!!! Aunt Myrtle, (my Dads sister) was very nice also and boy could she cook!! I miss them both.MarilynColchester. vt08-25-2007
A(D)C I remember your Granddad as a man that liked to joke and and was always smiling.Arch08-25-2007
Speaking of Carters, does anyone remember Harvey Carter or Roy Carter?OBPI08-25-2007
Born and grew up in Caribou. Class of "59 C.H.S.Larry ChapmanSan Mateo, Calif.08-25-2007
Sorry I picked on our little airport. Perhaps we should focus on the cost of SAD #1 ... not on the teachers, but on the administrative burden. I love to make friends.Steve S.PI08-25-2007
eliminated .... dddddd !! Never should have admitted to serving on the school board with that kind of spelling!! :Ddaisy08-25-2007
Artifical turf?? Now whose grand idea was that?? Some sports director or a school board member whose child plays team sports?? When I served on the SAD # 61 School Board, the only time we had a crowd of folks show up for the budget hearings was when it was suggested that football be eliminate in an effort to lower the budget!! (I would put a face with rolling eyes in here, but the site won't let me!) I thought that the professional teams had had problems with injuries, due to the use of artifical turf, am I wrong??daisy08-25-2007
Daisy, the question on traffic just refers to the overall amount I guess. As for high PI taxes, I bet stuff like this has something to do with it: http://bangordailynews.com/news/t/sports.aspx?articleid=152987&zoneid=23 They say it won't affect the tax rate, but I'm skeptical.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-25-2007
LOL I think I need to get more sleep. I guess in my first post about geneology I did have it right...about my grandfather being Kevin, Gary and Dennis Carter's great-uncle. :rolleyes: :D ;-) Anyhow, good day to all...*S*Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine08-25-2007
Arch...actually, should have said in my previous post that my grandfather, Alfred "Mike" Carter would have been a great-uncle to Gary, Dennis and Kevin Carter. Their dad would have been my grandfather's nephew. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine08-25-2007
Good point Daisy ... moderate and average are similar words, and combined would top "light." Traffic is perhaps more than moderate at about 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as folks who work in high (property) tax Presque Isle arrive from or head home to low (property)tax Washburn, Caribou, etc. Is the difference in tax burden due to our small airport?Steve S.PI08-25-2007
RE: today's question. The amount of traffic varies w/ the time of day. Is this just a general question or specific to a time?daisy08-25-2007
Hey Tenlee nad DG, Our party was great, my neighbor called and asked if I would make coffee, they would bring Raspberry pie, sounds pretty wild doesn't it, of C-J didn't have coffee! But thats all I'll s ay on that subject, I do need to talk with my friend and neighbor, Sharon today because we were making a lot of noise. It has been great meeting C-J and the othergals from earlier in the summer.Mona08-25-2007
DG ... Too Funny! :-)Tenlee08-25-2007
Tenlee....Your request is way too hot to handle. My lips are sealed or at least my e-mail lips. Way too hot!DGPI08-25-2007
Thanks Daisy. I am surprised my camera even takes a shot of the moon concidering I cant get the thing to work in daylight in shaded areas no matter what I do... :DCarmaHollis08-25-2007
Arch--Close, but no cigar. LOL Launa (Carter) Dube is actually my mom. She is the daughter of Alfred "Mike" and Myrtle Carter. Her only sibling, my uncle Dale, lives in Duluth, Minnesota. My grandfather Alfred was an uncle to Gary, Dennis and Kevin's father, who I remember was quite young when he passed away. Anyhow, that's my tidbit of Carter geneology for now. Good night to all and to all a good night. :DAmy CyrLeeds, Maine08-25-2007
August 27 Lunar eclipseJH08-25-2007
so DG......I understand you and CJ go back a ways. Well, I called my mom tonight, and Wow! There was a heavy-duty party going on (lots of tea and buttermilk).......AND I think you need to tell me what you know about those two. Email privately of course! Love the pic. u posted of mom and cj. :-)tenlee08-25-2007
The harvest moon - always looks like you could reach out and touch it. Thanks for sharing, Carmadaisy08-24-2007
Grown in gardens of of the early American settlers, this mystery flower is horseradish. The plant is oblivious to insects, fungi, and weed pressure.Steve S.Reach Road08-24-2007
and here it is....... :pCarma08-24-2007
The moon tonight has a orange tint to it..CarmaHollis08-24-2007
cj....get a picture of SPT; I'll post it on COM. I didn't have my camera with me when he visited. Good visit...thanks.DGPI08-24-2007
DG...so nice to see you this afternoon! As for the "tea", no orange pekoe for me, thanks anyhow! I prefer stronger stuff, being farm raised and all. Sorry I missed seeing SPT and all those other lovely people from yesterday but I'll catch up with them tomorrow for sure. Can't keep this Good Woman Down!! Have the other info you requested/we discussed.....C-JEaston Today08-24-2007
Mona...Treat cj to a couple of cups of tea, you know, like the tea you and Tenlee share. Orange Pekoe, I think. Yea, sure...DGPI08-24-2007
DG, Your post wasn't showing when I was writing, But four minutes isn't bad for an old lady like me.Mona08-24-2007
Mona....you were 4 minutes behind the times.DGPI08-24-2007
RE my 22840 I'm wrong, faulty 64 yr old memoryArch08-24-2007
Watch for a picture of C-J soon DG took one today, C-J is staying with me for a couple days. we've been on the go today.Mona08-24-2007
Okay, Dick got lucky today and had a nice visit with cj and Mona. Take a look.DGPI08-24-2007
Oops, sorry Carma. I thought the feather was b l u e.tenlee08-24-2007
Rain is over for now. Four mourning doves just showed up for my soggy birdseed, they looked a little damp themselves. This wet weather makes it hard to farm for a living, even in the Northeast. But, one of our first leaders said "Agriculture is the Most Healthful, Most Useful, and Most Noble Employment of Man." George WashingtonSteve S.Reach Road08-24-2007
from northern maine..nice to see scenes from up there :-)kentflorida08-24-2007
I think there was a sister named Launa (sp)if my memory serves me correctly.Arch08-24-2007
Jeanne-Yup, I know Kevin Carter and brothers Dennis and Gary. Their mom is still living in the same home in Mapleton. Anyhow, nice to have seen your post on here and "met" you. :-)Amy CyrLeeds, Maine08-24-2007
This rainfall is much more than the tenth inch predicted. The river is well on her way back to normal flow. Weeds love this weather.Steve SReach Road08-24-2007
Yes, Amy, I admit to JRC being a cousin! His mother, my Aunt Flo, was my mother's sister so he and I are first cousins. So, do you know Kevin Carter? He was a year ahead of me in school but we used to hang out. He was a riot and so much fun to be friends with. It looks pretty chilly on the web cams but I am ready for some chilly weather. Have a great weekend everyone!Jeanne TolleyStill Hot Florida08-24-2007
Daisy-Nice pics. That Turkey looks like he's ready for Thanksgiving by the size of him. :eek:Carma08-24-2007
Too big to be a Bluejay Tenlee and the feather is brown. Ive had many wild turkeys here and hawks of some sort fly over here daily so I am going to assume it came from there either that or there is a huge psychodelic chicken running loose. :pCarmaHollis08-24-2007
What about a blue-jay Carma?Tenlee08-24-2007
CARMA Are you sure it didn't come from the back yard?Arch08-24-2007
Here's the owl ... the owl's feathers that I have seen have been in the tan colors, probably from the breast area of the bird due to their size ... You are right on target about one thing, Carma, it is a gift worth keeping. :-)daisy08-24-2007
Carma, Here is another possibily for your feather's source. I will post a pic of Bobby C's Great Horned Owl next.daisymid atlantic08-24-2007
Bobby C- I never know when to take you seriously :D Hard to tell from your photo. Now that I think of it, I have never seen an owl other than on t.v. so you might be right. ;-)CarmaHollis08-24-2007
Arch-Good answer! ;-) LOL Anyhow I am keeping the feather for good luck, maybe I'll win the powerball tomorrow.. :rolleyes: heh hehCarma08-24-2007
Jeanne Tolley--you are a cousin of JRC??? :-) Not all of us admit to that you know :-) ;-) :p :D As you can probably gather, I, too, am a cousin of JRC a couple of times removed on his father's side. My grandfather, Alfred "Mike" Carter was a brother to his grandfather. So I guess that would make Jimmy my, what, third or forth cousin, something like that. I remember my grandfather telling stories of JRC as a kid. Anyhow, hope that the weather holds out for the balloon festival up there this weekend. The Great Falls Balloon Festival down here in Lewiston/Auburn last year stunk due to rain and high winds. Oh well. Better luck next year. Bye all. :-)Amy CyrLeeds, Maine08-24-2007
So glad the site is back. I thought it was my PC giving me problems. I sure hope all the pictures were not lost. Thanks Jeff...glad we have you around. Paul's pictures today are just beautiful. All pictures are so much fun to see. Thanks to all your supply them. Your weather looks kinda yuk! today. At least it is cooler up there. We keep waiting and waiting maybe by December we will be in the 70's. Have a good week-end all. Wish were were there to see the Balloons maybe one year.Sally (Sarah)Mandeville, La.08-24-2007
Carma I am not a bird watcher, to me it looks like either Comanche or Apache. Cant be sure tho :DArch08-24-2007
Lookum beaucoup like a feather from the great horned owl.Bobby C08-24-2007
Can anyone tell me what kind of bird this feather came from? (at least I hope it came from a bird :p ) I found it on my deck yesterday and it measures 7 inches long. Turkey perhaps? What do you think Arch?CarmaHollis08-24-2007
From the "Photos From Around Town" Dept......As of this morning, the new, "old" firehouse doors are being attached. When finished, it'll look exactly like the original doors from 1912......DGPI08-24-2007
Ellen, Interesting story about the B&A house. I'm intrigued by the night time "strange knockings and footsteps." Friends (in another Maine town) bought an old house that had an organ in the attic. They were serenaded on many evenings by a phantom organist.Dan EArlington, MA08-24-2007
Bobby C., The building behind the Wester Union is still there. It used to house Dr. Donahue's office that fronted on Station St. Of course, the Main St. businesses have changed over the years. At one time, there was an ABC Bakery shop there that my mom worked in as a salesperson. There was also a Wilder's jewelry store maybe? and an insurance office. We lived in the big white house with the gables and architectural flourishes. It was really an interesting place with strange knockings and footsteps every night. After my dad retired and moved out, the B&A took over the living and dining rooms on the front of the house for offices. Then they tore it down and "put up a parking lot".Ellen Hay BellFlorida08-24-2007
This is just an FYI. I traveled around the North Shore of New Brunswick last week and used my credit union debit card in several places with no problem. The last time I used it was to pay a motel bill. When I got back in PI I gassed up my car and my card wouldn't process. I tried it again at Graves yesterday..same problem. Called the Credit Union this morning and they said that there is a "Watchdog" protection system in place on their debit card system (thank goodness). The watchdog recognized my card being used out of country and they shut it down. (now reinstated). The lady explained that if the system recognizes something unusual it will cancel your card. She also told me if you make large internet purchases (especially late at night) the same thing can happen. She said a lot of people traveling overseas have run into this problem....so...debit card user be aware...always carry a backup!!!MetaPI08-24-2007
Ron and Arch: We drive by the Wilton plant when we travel home to P.I.and it is still in operation. Least it was last Fall. In our area of Vermont, someone has been going around and deep stripping all the bark off the bottoms of the white birch. The police and forestry departments are very interested in catching them before they do any more damage which could lead to many trees dying.MarilynColchester, Vt08-24-2007
Ron There is or was a place in Wilton, ME that makes clothes pins, tooth picks and plastic picnic ware etc. I cant remember the name of the place but I do remember Wilton. PS Diamond Brands is the nameArch08-24-2007
I just read about paper birch in "Forest Trees of Maine". It said that they are used for clothes pins and many turned products including toothpicks. I wonder if there are any toothpick manufacturers left in Maine??? :confused:RonMass.08-24-2007
I thought it was on this end glad you got it fixed.. withdrawals were setting in! :-(THE HARDYSWashington08-23-2007
Stuff happens, good job.Arch08-23-2007
Sorry about the outage folks. A "simple" server maintenance routine turned into a complete system failure/rebuild. :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-23-2007
Hey the dadgum server is back up. GR8Arch08-23-2007
STEVE - Hopefully, that is not a RECENT photo you posted of those birch trees!!! :eek: (If so, it may be later than we think!)FLYROD08-23-2007
Has the potato harvest begun? I thought that I saw a bulk body full of spuds headed South on the Main Street cam. I remember waiting until September before "diggin' season" started. Regards, vhVhHouston08-23-2007
Ron A.K.A White BirchArch08-23-2007
Steve, Those trees are paper birch. They are nicknamed "canoe birch". The elms that lived "alone" survived the dutch elm disease. Living alone does have its benefits!!! :rolleyes:RonMass08-23-2007
Paul Cyr-Thank you for the photos of the Hot Air Balloons. We drove to the Great Falls Balloon Fest on Saturday in Lewiston for nothing because they never went up due to the rain and high winds. First time Ive missed it in 4 years and was quite disappointed.CarmaHollis08-22-2007
Paul, Thats a great picture of my uncle Arthur and ( your Dad ). I just gave Coy hte newspaper clippings of him and that Bobcat, but don't remember the date or where it was taken. has Coy arrived yet, had a nice visit with him.Mona08-22-2007
re 22796 paul conley I waited for somebody to answer this..It looks like me and my cat..he ain't dead ..he's jest lazy..makes me carry him everywhere.Bobby C.08-22-2007
Steve S You are lucky to have them, there was a disease in Mapleton that killed them out for quite a few miles around back in the 60s.Arch08-22-2007
I like my front-yard trees. These are situated on the north bank of the Aroostook, just out of reach of spring icebergs. What are they? Hint: Native Indians used them to make canoes.Steve S.Reach Road08-22-2007
Thanks for the photo Bobby C. Just happened to be a moose in the foreground I see. The lawn of the northern Maine Sanitorium was adorned with beautiful elms, so I got to watch them all die.Steve S.Reach Road08-22-2007
I type 40 words a minit with 90 percent errors. I meant... Steve Behold A living Elm. And I say unto you..be patient in your sadness ..for those things that are gone shall return..er huh..if you live long enough.Bobby C.08-22-2007
Bobby C. ... Those magestic trees look like elm! I can barely remember them because so many bit the dust to Dutch Elm Disease. If there are any left in the County, they deserve a marker of some kind.Steve S.Reach Road08-22-2007
To Paul C: If memory serves me correctly that photo looks just like my Uncle and your father, Arthur Conley of Caribou. He not only was a County guide and long time friend of the Outdoorsman of the BDN. Do you stil have the photo of your dad and the eagle he rescued many years ago?Jim CFolsom, CA08-22-2007
Seve..Ax Paul Cyr..He still has one.Bobby C.08-22-2007
Wow ... what kind of trees are those Bobby C?Steve SPI08-22-2007
Ellen Re house/hotel Do you mean the place behind the Western Union or the house on the left? When I look at an old post card I have the house on the left was the only house there. The other building was a great design and I faintly remember it..but never knew what it was.. I just liked it.Bobby C.08-22-2007
does anyone recognize who this is and where it was taken and when?paul conleysomerset Pa08-22-2007
I realize I am late with this, but the picture of the Western Union office on the B&A lot really brings back memories to me. I lived in that house on the left. It was owned by the B&A, and because my dad was the station agent, we got to live there for a very low rent. It had been the Phair Hotel when it was built in the 1850's (I think). When we lived there, some of the little gilt numbers were still on the bedroom doors and each room had a transom at the top which opened for breezes. It is a shame that the B&A decided to demolish it. I wonder where the ghosts went? There was a park there at one time with a band stand where the Western Union office was built.Ellen Hay BellFlorida08-22-2007
Re: 22777 ... Local streams (and groundwater) are remarkably low. Fortunately, a wet weekend is ahead.Steve Suttercentral Aroostook08-22-2007
One "t" in Harriet...how will I ever remember?DGPI08-22-2007
Harriett....It's likely the Merritt School was closed down in the late 1940's as were most of the local,rural schools. Only a few lingered into the '50's.....I'd like, too, to have a picture of Merritt....DGPI08-22-2007
Harriet, I've certainly heard of the Merritt school, built in th 1800s. A nearby small brook has that name. Too bad it wasn't converted to a home, then it might still stand. Perhaps not enough rooms. You mentioned "Burlock" Road. Is there anyone left here with that surname?Steve Snorth bank of Aroostook08-22-2007
Question: How many of you attended / drove by / heard of the Merritt School that used to stand at the corner of the Fort Road and the bottom of Burlock Road? As I recall, it was torn down in the mid '60's. Anyone have a picture of it?Harriet (L) BCT08-22-2007
DG I'm not so quick on the draw 'cause I quit Googling answers. If I don't know it I don't post it. I'm kinda dumb without the Google brothers behind me.Bobby C.08-22-2007
Hi Gary, welcome to the site! The winters have been a little milder in recent years, but they are still challenging.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-22-2007
Spent almost two years, with U S Army, at Loring AFB and Nike base 1959/60. Really enjoy the photos. D Batt 3rd Missle Bn, up on the hill. Worst winter of my life. Tunneled from one building to the other through the snow. Good memories in spite of it.Gary BosseyMinnesota08-22-2007
cj....Your name just crossed my lips an hour or so ago. Steve and Bonnie Turner came to the office for a visit...good visit, too. Perhaps when you come to the office, better wear a name tag...haven't seen you since 1959 in Bangor at the tournament. Nannie (whoever Nannie is).....Yes, "Spud Market". Forgot totally. Mona....Roy Rogers it is.DGPI08-22-2007
CJ - Have a great visit. I wish I was there too. Tell JRC hello from his cousin.Jeanne TolleyHot Florida08-22-2007
P Burtt....I arrived Tuesday nite and you were here Monday; sorry I missed you. Aunt Barb said you looked great and had a nice visit....did you forget my CD??!! Hope all's well...C-JPI today08-22-2007
JRC...I finally made it to PI; have been in Castine since 7/27. Please call my Aunt Barb Buchanan's today (if you can) so I can make arrangements for pick up! Thanks; you're a dear!! Rebecca...finally got your phone message, my phone was messed up; sorry we missed each other in Bangor!! Mona...will call you on Thursday! KBB....miss you; have lots to tell you!! DG...will see you sometime in the next few days...need my eyes checked!?c-j mchugh lougeePI today08-22-2007
DG, Without looking it up, Leonard Sly is Roy Rogers.mona08-22-2007
Re: 22763 - DG, I believe that the building was originally called the Spud Market owned and operated by Chad Walton and his dad, Reggie Walton.NannyAroostook County08-22-2007
Lloyd, Arch...Yeah, BC is not so quick on the draw as a short time ago...HmmmmmDGPI08-22-2007
Jeff--That wuz a good one. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-22-2007
I THINK YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THE LEONARD SLY FROM DUCK RUN, OHIO OTHERWISE KNOWN AS KING OF THE COWBOYS. LLOYDLLOYDOHIOLOUISVILLE, OHIO08-22-2007
Randy, I've always heard that using "rainbow-water" makes the crop grow extra fast :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-22-2007
Doyen Farms were irrigating potatoes yesterday out behind Bill's place. Looking east toward Mapleton.Randy SmithPresque Isle08-22-2007
DG I see you got it, BC is slipping badly, he needs a seeing eye dog named Bullet.Arch08-22-2007
Speaking of "Sly"...how's about Leonard Sly? Ring any bells without researching? Happy trails to all this fine day.PIDG08-22-2007
BC If you like all that in person stuff you need to be here in the Metroplex, they all wind up here at Gilleys or the Stock yards in north Fort WorthArch08-21-2007
Thanks to pac I found George Jones ain't dead he'll be at Harrah's in Metropolis IL on Sept 1...I'm gonna hitch-hike up there and see him.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Sly and the Family Stone, hmmm that does trigger some memories.Arch08-21-2007
No Arch..but I wuz stage mgr. for Sly and The Family Stone..I think that was Leonards son. I never spill nothin' I shoulda been a chemist.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Karen ..no I'm used to drinking.I can tell the fake frogs from the real ones. I once spoke at MIT with a 3.2..Had to read the Globe the next day to find out what I said.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Karen Maybe that six pack wound up in the pool in a roundabout way and that is why the frogs are different in his pool. ;-) BC You really dont remember watching Leonard Sly at the State or the Braden or singing along with him?Arch08-21-2007
I hope Bobby waited a couple hours after drinking that six pack before he got in the pool......think maybe that's why he's seeing FROGS? Tell us about that May basket Bobby. Did she have a nice piece of chocolate in it? Look like you were having a good time at the com reunion.karen08-21-2007
Steve The frogs don't look like Flounders if that's what you mean they seem to tolerate chlorine ok cause there is also some tadpoles in there. Lynard Skynard...pac? Holy Moly! They knocked another building down! Presque Isle is doomed.. land is worth more than buildings. Flee! Flee! I tell you... head for Fort Kent before it's too late. Only DG should remain in order to report the destruction of the city. DG ..the prose in that Cullen article is very good.. it has a thing.. a style.. not mundane reporting but world class story telling. I like it.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Bobby C, There is a huge interest in developmental defects of amphibians, but no money. I'm confident you don't use pesticides, so you must have something else in your pool. Are its eyes in the right place?Steve SReach Road08-21-2007
Bob C No not L Bernstien, I meant the Leonard S with the famous group of singers. You remember him don't you?Arch08-21-2007
Done. Anyone remember for what purpose this building was erected about 25 years ago?DGPI08-21-2007
Now gogogogo...DGPI08-21-2007
Steve Re Frogs..My pool is as vernal as it gets but I think there is something sinister about the water..one of the frogs has four front legs. Hey! iz that worth money?Bobby C.08-21-2007
Get set....DGPI08-21-2007
Get ready...DGPI08-21-2007
Bobby C, Frogs in your pool is a stretch. They generally prefer "vernal" pools. I agree that raking pine needles (or road sand for that matter)is a waste of energy. By August, the grass is just as green under that pine as anywhere else.Steve S.Reach Road08-21-2007
Daisy. RE. Herky Adams brother. He was killed a few years after Herky. He was on the Fort Rd near the former Reed farms. He was apparently trying to negotiate a turn onto a dirt road, went off the road and hit a tree.JRCPI08-21-2007
Arch I didn't know L.Bernstien that good but I really enjoyed his singing....except fur the french horn part..It hurt my ears. Heh Heh ...good one ..aye? Sheeese!Bobby C.08-21-2007
BC has been around so long he used to listen to Leonard and his group sing. I bet he even sang along. :DArch08-21-2007
Bobby's been around so long, he wuz prob'ly thinkin' of George L. Hay, the founder of the Grand Ole Op'ry.Dan EArlington, MA08-21-2007
ok - Grandpa Jones. I didn't think it was the other George.pac08-21-2007
Yah pac..G. Jones..that was before your time.. I forgot how long I been around.Bobby C.08-21-2007
BC - Since Waylon and GEORGE died? George who? Did I miss something? Hey, you just might be surprized if that guy is with a famous group and he waters MY plants. We'll see.pac08-21-2007
Yah Arch.. I thought it would have been Nolte too..but he can't sing. And he hardly ever goes down to Nashville since Waylon and George died.Bobby C.08-21-2007
BC We know who is watering her plants on the sly.Arch08-21-2007
Gwen Yes Beech trees grow in Maine. I have hunted many ridges covered in Beech trees looking for deer and partridges.Arch08-21-2007
Bobby C..... :D Thanks for the giggle. You never disappoint... ;-)CarmaHollis08-21-2007
Do Beechnut trees grow in Maine?GwenSeattle08-21-2007
Bob Dylan or Kris iz watering pac's plants on the sly.Bobby C.08-21-2007
The guy who waters our plants here every week just told me that he and his band are going to Bangor in a couple of weeks to play at UOM there. I wonder if he might be part of a well-known band. I'll ask him next week.PACNashville08-21-2007
I meant tooo long..see how my skills are degrading? Sad.. very freaken' sad.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Dan..Man..you too good! Between you and Arch and Graves and a fistful uv others I can't slip nuthin'through anymore. Used to be easy..just do a little research..obscure the message in BS and wham!..Oh well..I been on here to long anyway..sigh...Bobby C.08-21-2007
Bobby, I think you're thinking of the other side of the country. In 1870, Alonzo Horton was one of the investors in San Diego's opening of telegraphic communications with the outside world. In that year the Western Union Telegraph Company raised the capital required, work was completed, and the first dispatches sent -- an event that caused much rejoicing.Dan EArlington, MA08-21-2007
Carma..don't waste yur life raking stuff ..let the moss and the needles have at it..I think he term is 0-scaping or somthing.Sit back..have a sip or two and watch it happen. Paul Cyr won't agree with me on this.. his place looks like a hundred acre golf course.But he's got the stuff to do it.I'm broke all the time. I can't afford to get the frogs and the turtles out of my swimming pool. PS It's a good thing I didn't get on to see that Western Union office picture before it got answered. I thouht it was the "First Horton's". I would have embarrased myself..again.Bobby C.08-21-2007
Arch, is right re: The tree. We have those all over the front of our property and its something I personally would not have planted for landscape. What a mess they make and there is more moss than lawn. I dread when its time to rake.... :eek:CarmaHollis08-21-2007
Arch, You are exactly right. I've found that you know our area history, and more. Thanks much.Steve S.Reach Road08-20-2007
Steve The heart wood of the old growth eastern white pine was also known as pumpkin pine, I think.Arch08-20-2007
Arch ... "Scraggly!" I have an impressive White Pine in front of my little house planted the year I was born. My "pet" ravens (or crows) land on it in the morning, as I'm tossing a large order of Winnies fries and/or cheap pepperoni near the base. (I'm their Dad.) I agree with your identification. When the wind blows over 35 mph, I can hear her creak a little. English sailors probably heard their ship masts creak a little in the 1800s, if caught in a hurricane.Steve S.Reach Road08-20-2007
Steve That sure looks like a white pine to me. They are a scraggly looking tree as opposed to other evergreens.Arch08-20-2007
Carma ... I'm stumped. What kind of tree is that?Steve S.Reach Road08-20-2007
Ron that would be a good space for a common.. also Farmers Market cheese; goat and cows new potatoes and corn fresh eggs be nice there..BH08-20-2007
Odd looking sunset tonight. :-)CarmaHollis08-20-2007
DG, It is a shame that the open space in front of the B&A isn't still there. In most small towns in central Mass. there is a "Common". During the summer they have many outdoor concerts on the Common. I listened to a gal sing Patsy Cline songs last week. P.I. should be that lucky.RonMass.08-20-2007
Re. Herky Adams I have now found the articles about Herky Adams in the Sept 30, 1948 issue of the SH. Thanks DG. Daisy, I believe that Herky's brother was killed in a car accident approx. one year after Herky's death. I believe he had just got out of the navy. Re.Trophy. Does anyone know when the Herky Adams Trophy that was in the PIHS trophy case originated?JRCPI08-20-2007
Dan and Marilyn....Right as rain!DGPI08-20-2007
I think Dan E. is right. Should be where the Country Collectibles is now.MarilynColchester,Vt08-20-2007
DG, Re "Where Wuz It?" I'm thinking it was the Western Union office on the corner of the B & A Lawn.Dan EArlington, MA08-20-2007
Hi Connie, It was great seeing you again after so many years -- I think the last time we saw each other, was when we were both in the maternity ward at TAMC! It was nice to meet your 4-legged companion too. And since I hardly ever run into Gloria Clair, it was great seeing her too. I love it when people come 'home' and visit!Norma McEnteePI08-20-2007
Frank M....My impression has always been that Bird and Swanback escaped together. How ya doin' anyway?DGPI08-20-2007
From the "Where Waz It?" Dept. Ring a bell, anyone?DGPI08-20-2007
Hi Norma M. Don't know if I mentioned it before, but just wanted to say how nice it was to see you when I was home! Hope to see ya next summer too! Bye for now.....connie c.CA08-20-2007
Just skimming through the entries. Re: 'Herky' Adams. Did his younger brother not also die at the same location on the first anniversary of his brother's death? I worked with his mother at the Coffee Shop in the Northeastland and knew she had lost both of her sons in car accidents.daisymid atlantic08-20-2007
Hi Amy Clark -- Welcome to the site. You're gonna love it. From: Sarah Lagerstrom's MumNorma McEnteePresque Isle08-20-2007
BARB and JACKIE Here are a couple of photos I took a few days ago. The first is of your old farmhouse and barn The barn is being freshly painted, some failing walls have been rebuilt, and a new roof was in place. It looked great. Walking inside of it was like stepping back in time. It seemed unchanged. Below is an indicator of just how much of its history remains intact. Just click on the photos to make them larger. The new owner wouldn’t mind hearing from either of you. She expressed some interest in seeing some old photos of the place. I am going to send her some copies of pictures that I have. If you want to contact her, just send me an email at pburtt@yahoo.com and I’ll give you the contact info. You can always email me anyway just to say Hi, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-20-2007
Remember writing this, Jackie? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-20-2007
Okay DG love seeing the pics of the Brayden how are they going to put three screens in that place I remember going there when there was one or am I wrong?Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs Ga08-19-2007
:-)Hi just found this web site I love it . I remember lots of you folks Just like to say hi to allArmillia (Amy) 'McDonald'ClarkP.I. Maine08-19-2007
Steve Sutter...You were right about the second booth. I was horrified to discover it. I've written a sequel to "Last Booth Standing". You'll read about it a couple of weeks in the Star-Herald. Watch for it...DGPI08-19-2007
Marilyn, thanks for the info.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-19-2007
Arch you ever been or seen the caves at Haystack...?? I don't recall them?JH08-19-2007
Arch ... Yes the liquid in the softball-sized fire extinguisher was red. I'm surprised these things could be marketed on ebay. Imagine the line holdup at the post office when you declare the package contains a hazardous liquid. When the auctioneer and I cleared out (most of) the furniture in the farmhouse, he pointed to it and said "when you decide what to do with this place, be sure to have that taken care of."Steve S.Reach Road08-19-2007
Webmaster: We had a big article in the Burlington Free Press today concerning the windmills and it showed pictures of the Mars Hill Windmills on front page and page 4A. For all who might like to check out the story.Marilyn08-19-2007
Went to Mars Hill today and saw the windmills up close for the first time. I've seen them often in my travels up and down Rt. 1 but never fully appreciated just how massive they are. And yes, they do make a very noticeable "whooshing" noise as the blade tips swing by you. Anyone that hasn't seen them up close should do so!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-19-2007
Robert If I remember right, the fluid in the one by the door was colored red. Jeez that was many a year agoArch08-19-2007
From the "Photos Around Town" Dept.....an update on the Braden Theatre.DGPI08-19-2007
I bet Bobby C. can't get that 6 pack down there. :rolleyes:karen08-19-2007
Arch, I remember seeing those softball size glass balls at great grandmas' house also. I found out later that they contained carbon tetrachloride, which made them almost as dangerous to your health, if you used one, as the fire you threw it at. RobertArch's cousinHouston08-19-2007
Boy am I confused! Of course I'm that way a lot. Everyone refers to the store on Academy as Chuck's. According to the paper Raylene Shaw and her husband have had the store for awhile. Supposedly they are the owners. Jere , Simple way to get your birth certificate and a lot faster: call 207 764 2509, Presque Isle City clerks office.mona08-19-2007
Steve S. My son is a fireman who collects fire memorabilla and would have loved to have gotten his hands on your old fire extinguisher. He also collects fire patches from any station. If anyone can get him one, he will pay for postage and cost of patch if being sold. Let me know and I will get in touch with him.MarilynColchester, Vt08-18-2007
Steve S They sell those on ebay, there were many styles of them but they are sold as antiques obviously. My Grandma had several in her little house there in Mapleton back in the early 50s.Arch08-18-2007
The NMDC and MDEP picked up waste household chemicals today at the Presque Isle transfer station. In my little box, I included a glass-enclosed wall-mounted fire extinguisher from a farmhouse built in 1900. I said "you probably have never have seen one of these." A man half my age said "that's a fire extinguisher."Steve SPI08-18-2007
Clyde Is that Clyde W Barrow? Brought up just 45 mi. from where I am. I just wonder if folks laugh at a name like Clyde "Wheel" Barrow, terrible situation. :oArch08-18-2007
I think most car accidents involving cell phones are due to folks trying to talk on their cell phones while attempting to remain undetected by the fuzz. I know from personal experience it is tough to concentrate on the road while keeping the phone out of sight below the dash while dialing and then trying to talk while also scoping the sidestreets, and behind billboards, and in the rearview mirror for telltale signs of coppers. These Colors Don't RunClyde Barrow08-18-2007
Jere N Delano Click on this link and it will take you to the right place. http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohodr/ovrpage.htmArch08-18-2007
Bobby C. here you go!Sally Jo08-18-2007
Returned recently from a wonderful trip to Mapleton for Mapleton Daze and class reunion. I am writing an entry tonight to see if someone can tell me how to go about obtaining a copy of my birth certificate from Presque Isle. I need it for SS interview in a few weeks.Jere Neil DelanoSan Antonio, Tx08-18-2007
I think cell phones can be invaluable when an accident or car trouble occurs, but should only be used once you have PULLED OFF THE ROAD. We had a accident a few years ago and didn't have a phone. Spent quite a while waiting for some help. I also know they are the cause of a lot of accidents while driving. Its against the law to talk and drive here in Vermont but we still see a lot of people doing it.MarilynColchester, Vt08-18-2007
Is that Chuck Johnson of "Jackie and Chucks" store (AKA "Gus's")? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-18-2007
Arch ... I agree, but such law would be hard to enforce with only 400 uniformed Maine Highway Patrol Officers. About every day on the Reach Road I see young girls with a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other, passing me AND cement and dump trucks from Lanes, with some of those drivers on the phone. No crashes yet.Steve SReach Road08-18-2007
Cell phones should be outlawed in vehicles. :mad:Arch08-18-2007
What's the law on cell phones and driving in Maine? Do you think it should be against the law to cell and drive at the same time? How many close calls have you had while someone is have a full fledge conversation while trying to operate a vehicle?karen08-18-2007
for question of the day, would the answer be, its located on Industrial Street near the laundomat. Just talked to my sister in P.I. and asked her. She wasn't sure but said maybe it was there. So, if we are wrong, it's Debs fault. :DMarilynColchester, Vt08-18-2007
Ellen....Herky Adams graduated from PIHS in 1947. His death occurred the next year.DGPI08-18-2007
It was a very sad time in Presque Isle when Herky Adams was killed. He was much respected for his athletic prowess as well as his leadership skills and great personality. Although just freshman, a large group of us attended his visitation at the Wight Funeral Home. I think most of the students and teachers from the high school were there.EllenFlorida08-18-2007
I went to Dr. Dick's office once too. Very nice man indeed. However, my experience was having the wrong tooth pulled out. I had a perfect tooth pulled instead of the cavity. I still wonder about that to this day........CarmaHollis08-18-2007
Oh boy, now we will have lots to look at. Thanks Ken. Always love to look at pictures from Maine or Canada... :D and many thanks to the Web Master for having to do all the work...Sally (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.08-18-2007
Today's poll ... "standing" phone booth? There's a public phone on Second Street and also one on Parsons Connector next to Page's Variety. Does standing mean you can close the door and get out of the wind?Steve SPI08-18-2007
Folks, I'm pleased to announce that photographer Ken Lamb has agreed to display his work on our website: http://www.crownofmaine.com/kenlamb and to do a photo email list similar to Paul Cyr's. http://www.crownofmaine.com/kenlamb-signup.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-18-2007
DG, Thanks I will head to the library in the next few days.JRCPI08-18-2007
Chuck Johnston is getting married today at one o'clock. I think I'll go...you know, lots of eats, drinks. Can't beat a free meal.DGPI08-18-2007
JRC....That's the Sept. 30th issue of the Star-Herald (1948).DGPI08-18-2007
JRC....Have found the Star-Herald article which contains the death of Herky Admas. It was in the last few days of Sept. in 1948 when the car he was riding in crashed into a tree about 5 miles this side of Easton. Five others were injured. Go to the microfilms in the library and find the piece. If you'd like, I'll do it for you..........In the article is a photo which shows the smashed car.DGPI08-18-2007
Frederick (Herky)Adams. Does anyone have any information about the death of Herky Adams. I know he was killed in a car accident in the late 40's. I am looking for exact dates and more details about his athletic career at PIHS. There used to be a huge tropy in his honor in the tropy case, but that now seems to have disappeared. Outstanding senior athletes who also excelled in the classroom and demonstrated leadership qualities were added to it over the years. It was probably the most prestigious trophy in the case. I had received a call from PIHS a couple of weeks ago related to this topic. DG thanks for the info you had given me concerning Herky Adams.JRCPI08-18-2007
Just thought I would add to the Dr. Dick tributes. He was also our family dentist and I recall making many trips to his office. I was telling Dr. Dick this spring in a conversation at a local bank that I remembered being in his office on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday during one of our high-school Christmas vacations. We had a great conversation that day, I am sure he will be missed by his family and the people he came in contact with over the years.JRCPI08-18-2007
Doctor Dick,ya..well..sorry I can't say the same for experience at his dentist office... What I REMEMBER is,,, he would try to fill my teeth saying,, I'll try to drill with out numbing it.. and we'll see how that goes.. WELL LET ME TELL YOU ! What an AWFUL feeling! I REMEMBER holding onto the arms of that chair ..probably still has my finger prints from gripping so tight and my whole BODY would sweat terribly from pain and awful feeling of FILLING!!Yes was nice guy.. but why would he make a child feel so terrible ..MY oldest brother to this day will NOT go to dentist with out being knocked out.. no matter what he has to go for.. May he rest in peace.. and his family hold each other up during their loss...FILLED FILLINGShere08-17-2007
According to an announcement made at Burrell's, Glenn Capps was off today to go pick up his winnings. Seems he will be back to work there on Sunday or Monday. Wonder how long he will continue working once the shock wears off !!! Wish him luck, whatever he decides to do!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.08-17-2007
Don't want to diminish the tribute to Dr. Dick, but a half century ago my family dentist was Dr. Trundy. I suspect dentists at that time earned their living on number of cavities filled. My jaws still reflect his work.Steve S149 Reach Road08-17-2007
FLYROD....I heard KB also. KB does buy lots of Megabucks tickets..DGPI08-17-2007
Maybe it was P.Burtt he was in that area and you notice we couldn't really pin him down as to exact area etc. and he did NOT visit relatives that is a dead give away! ;-)Judy08-17-2007
If not, what a practical joke.... walk into work and say, "I'm heded to Augusta to collect my winnings!" and then just walk away! :pFLYROD08-17-2007
I'm gonna have to put my vote down for Capps as well. Was just out to lunch at a famous PI restaurant and the staff were fairly certain it is Capps. Whether it's true or not, I guess we'll just have to wait for the official announcement :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-17-2007
OK... How about the initials KB?FLYROD08-17-2007
FLYROD.....Haven't heard the name Capps except on COM.DGPI08-17-2007
DG - Was the name Glenn Capps mentioned?FLYROD08-17-2007
Dr. Dick was also our family's dentist over 40 years ago. Although we were not fond of the dentist's office, my mother always told us to look into his pretty blue eyes and we'd be OK. I still have much of his handywork.Paula GClearwater, FL08-17-2007
Dr Dick was really great. He took care of my family for years. We missed him when we all moved away.doreenPortsmouth, NH08-17-2007
Mona et al.....Perhaps Stevens is not the winner. There's a rumor out there that someone else is the winner. I heard the name but vowed not to repeat it 'til confirmed.DGPI08-17-2007
Glenn Capps of Hardy Street called into work at Burrelle's to say he is on his way to Augusta to pick up his winnings but he would be back to work on Sunday.The Talker08-17-2007
I wish that I had won the megabucks. I'd donate much of it to charity, after taking care of my family. TOMTSPresque Isle08-17-2007
DG, I agree, Dr Dick was great, all my children went to him, he was so kind and gentle. By the way Tom didn't win the meg a bucks.Mona08-17-2007
Steve, great work on your "Aroostook County's Deepest Roots" thread. I'm sure your thread on the river will be just fine. Feel free to go ahead and keep up the great work. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-17-2007
Dr Dick was my dentist growing up in PI. I'll always remember his calm, reassuring demeanor and how he was always humming a tune while working on my teeth (I would add that none of his work has had to be redone).FLYROD08-17-2007
A sad note in today's local news: Dr. Richard Dick, one of P.I.'s best, most truthful, most honest and most affordable dentists, has passed away. Believe me, Dick was the last of a generation of truthful dentists; many of the present ones are "pick-pockets".......What a nice guy and from very humble beginnings, I might add..DGPI08-17-2007
Just saw DG's lottery update about name unknown. Someone needs to to down Main Street and wake up those guys on the benches..It's gotta be done before the ticket gets all wine-soaked or lost or stolen by the cops.Bobby C.08-17-2007
Alaska is the only State in the Union where (some times of the year) you can close the bars at three in the morning go home and sit out on your deck and watch the birds. That is about hard to beat. :cool:Bobby C.08-17-2007
Megabucks update.....WAGM-TV has confirmed the 9+ million dollar winning ticket at Ray's Corner Market on Academy...no mention of winner's name.DGPI08-17-2007
Bobby C you were here with me tonight on my deck watching the birds and I really enjoyed your company. Alot of people I know do not have mirrors in their homes, but need to :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey08-16-2007
I plan to conclude my "Aroostook County's Deepest Roots" thread with an article or two about the grasses of Maine. After that, should I start a thread on the "Environmental History of the Aroostook River?" The Webmaster may want to check with his other principals, as that subject may be very political.Steve S.central Aroostook08-16-2007
I saw rudy the end of July also he is looking good was home in April to see Bob he is doing very well also gets out alot now and rides his chair downtown alot.Brenda08-16-2007
DG ... if that's true, I'm confident he'll just bank it, and continue on. In other news, was I the only one to clip today's BDN article "PEI Fish kill incident spurs farming changes." I followed suit with my own piece to the SH about a Caribou fish kill. I sure love to make friends.Steve S.PI08-16-2007
Word on the street is that our city manager, Tom Stevens, won the 9+ million........DGPI08-16-2007
Lloyd: Yup, your right. Chill WIlls did the voice for Francis the talking mule in all the movies except the last one. That was done by Paul Fees. I remember going to see those movies. They were funny movies.MarilynColchester,Vt08-16-2007
I THINK THAT CHILL WILLS DID THE VOICE OF FRANCIS. NOT REAL SURE. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO08-16-2007
Re mirror Flyrod..well you know about this then..Too late .. we are so powerful now we don't care anymore..everybody who notices the mirror thing as well as other anomalies is sent to the nuthouse or worse yet..discredited..very bad.. cause in the nut house you get at least three hots and a cot,but when discredited you starve to death. Makes it hard to run fur anything. Read my new book.."Meeks Among Us and How They Ain't What You Thought They Were."Bobby C.08-16-2007
I'm also thinking Chucky J is banging his head against the nearest wall, today! :pFLYROD08-16-2007
BOBBY - Did you knotice in the picture you posted that there is no reflection in the mirror?! :eek: I'm not saying, I'm just saying....FLYROD08-16-2007
Mr. Ed (the horse) was played by Bamboo Harvester. The idea for Mr. Ed evolved from a series of movies featuring Francis, the Talking Mule. Anybody know who did Francis's voice?Dan EArlington, MA08-16-2007
You were discussing Mr. Ed the other day and who was the voice of Mr. Ed. So I have another question. What was the horses name that played Mr. Ed? I just saw this on Millionaire.Mona08-16-2007
Yup I got the ticket and I give it all to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They said they would share it with everybody in the whirld. That's me on the left.Bobby C.08-16-2007
If BC did win the 9 million, he'd share it with all...DGPI08-16-2007
I bet it was Bobby C. that bought the winning ticket. ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-16-2007
FLYROD.....Yup, I've confirmed (sort of) that the 9+ million buck prize was won at the Academy St. C-store. Hope it's not a doctor or lawyer...DGPI08-16-2007
P. Burtt, thank-you......next time stop inPaul CyrP. Isle08-16-2007
Brenda, Saw Rudy and got a big hug. I didn't go see Bob at the Nursing home, alot of folks we know there and probably should have, next year will do. Have a safe trip Tenlee, it was great to have met you.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey08-16-2007
I just read where there was only one winner of the Megabucks drawing last night - $10 Million!!! And the winning ticket was bought at Ray's Corner Store in PI!!! :cool: (DG, you going to work today?) ;-)FLYROD08-16-2007
Here you go BC, an authentic BVD TArch08-16-2007
opps got a double take on that commentBrenda08-16-2007
Was reading bobby c comment about Monticello and thinkning wouldn't it be nice to report that every town we live in has not much happening I don't mean being dull but just quiet and crime free....Brenda08-16-2007
Was reading bobby c comment about Monticello and thinkning wouldn't it be nice to report that every town we live in has not much happening I don't mean being dull but just quiet and crime free....Brenda08-16-2007
Montecello Report: Nothing happened in Montecello yesterday. That makes the 792nd day that nothing happened. Dirk Sledman reports that he has been stuck there since 1962 when he failed to get a ride out while attempting to hitchike to Harvard.Bobby C.08-16-2007
I'm betting that Bobby can kick my A#$%, too. I'm also betting that he especially feels like doing it right this minute because he so enjoys these long, rambling postings I write. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-16-2007
By the way... Paul C., beautiful place you have. Sad to see that Flo's is no longer there (but I like the homage that has been granted her by naming the power station that is situated nearby the "Flo's Inn Power Station" (or something like that)). Now, someone told me while I was up there that Flo is still alive and living in the house that now sits where her store used to sit... is that even possible? (Although another reliable source informed me quite some time ago that Flo was no longer with us, which seems more likely).P. Burtt08-16-2007
Also, I don't recall from my time there - long ago, of course - the major gravel dig that you see across the river while driving out 203 toward Parkhurst Siding from Flo's. When did that become part of the landscape (or am I just forgetting)? I can't imagine that made some people very happy when that became their view of the beautiful county. It was also sad to see that the store in Parkhurst Siding was gone (and along with it the sign pointing to "Albert Johnson's Potato House" that was always a friendly and poignant welcome to me on my visits). It was also sad to find that Gert Good had died. But it was a happy sight to see that Andy McGlynn (sp?) was keeping Garol Carmichael's potato fields green, rather than letting them go to weed like many of the smaller farms have (including mine). And seeing the Braden being fixed up was just great. I may make another trip up there just so I can sit and watch a movie there. And, Barb, if you're reading this... the best thing of all - by a long, LONG shot - was seeing you guys. Coulda hugged you until next week. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-16-2007
Heading back to the coast of Maine, but had the greatest time in "the county"! I'm sure I'll be back again soon, but it was awesome to meet Rebecca, Kim, Connie(again after about 40 years), (at Tim Horton's) and felt honored to attend the 1st COM reunion, and meet everyone there! So nice to have faces and voices to put with names and initials in the guestbook! My mom won a tee-shirt in the drawing at the reunion, and of course, she gave it to me! LOL So, I'll wear it with pride in Sagadahoc County Maine! Hope to see you all again next year, and meet more COM members as well. Keep up the good work Jeff! You are appreciated! Will be signing in from the coast soon..... :-) Awesome photos Paul C and keep em coming! **a p.s. would be, my mom is awesome, and we had Way Too Much Fun! (Also, a lot of buttermilk!)Tenlee08-15-2007
Got to get Mr. Sutter to offer BVD's with a picture of sombody on it.Bobby C.08-15-2007
JH-I Cant say I've ever heard of that story til you told it to me but maybe Hiram is the one who threw a plant off my computer stand a few months back while we were up North on vacation.... ;-)CarmaHollis08-15-2007
Meta, not moi, don't know who did...........Paul CyrP. Isle08-15-2007
and to Carma, I was just reading a story about Haunted places in Maine and one was the Poland Springs Water Co supposed to be haunted by it's founder Hiram Ricker??? any one where your Husband works ever see Mr. Ricker? :rolleyes:Jh08-15-2007
BC I got yer back. It looks like Judy has us pegged, BVDs or was that part of the union suit gang ?Arch08-15-2007
DG, don't know who the Levasseur family was that owned the store but will ask Opal and get back. What a fantastic picture of Wayne on the Windmills. Paul, did you take that photo?MetaPI08-15-2007
Bobby C. you look like a Merle Haggard comeback to me!good to see Arch is making films I can't wait til they come out on DVD or BVDsJudyTacoma08-15-2007
RE tower shot. That's a PR photo webmaster.. that guy ain't got a meter or a wrench or any kind of intent to work..but it's a great photo. He needs to get over to those three that are busted and start flippin' wrenches.Bobby C.08-15-2007
Got this picture in a email forward from Paul Cyr today. Gives you a better idea of just how large the turbines are! ----------------------- Here's a look (bird's eye view!!) of Wayne [Kilcolins] on his new job (GE wind tower project) located on Mars Hill Mountain. He's 250 feet up on top of the windmills.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-15-2007
Webmaster I'll bet I can kick P. Burtt's A$$..any takers? Let Arch referee.. Arch, if he whips me ..shoot him. I tried to find somebody to paint a picture of Earl Rideout for the PI hysterical people..I got turned down three times..so now I'm thinking that the people of the town are afraid of having fun or giving the likes of Earl his dues. I would buy an Earl Rideout T-shirt in a New York Second.Bobby C.08-15-2007
Bobby, I suspect it's cuz PBurtt is logging in from the road and forgot his username and/or password. And PBurtt, we all would have loved to have you at the Reunion! I think next year we should plan it so we get Arch, Bobby and Pburtt all together at the same time. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-15-2007
Meta...Who were these Levasseur people on north Main?DGPI08-15-2007
Either because we like you or is it that you are easier to put up with, I forget which ;-)Arch08-15-2007
How come P Burtt has to wait for approval..I'm a lot worse than he is.Bobby C.08-15-2007
DG,Thanks for the picture of the "hood" as it was back then. I had completely forgotten about Levasseur's store..(imagine that!) How many times I walked by there on the way back from the skating rink, feet frozen and couldn't wait to get down to Uncle Joe and Aunt Blanche's store because 16 Summer St. was just up the hill and I could be home to get warm. It was good to see you too, Mona. Gosh you can go to Tim's for coffee and after seeing everyone and gabbing it's time for lunch!! What fun.MetaPI08-15-2007
Missed the COM reunion by a few days (Do I hear a collective "Whew!" out there?). Was down (up?) in the Bangor area for a few days so I decidedd to make the hike up to Presque Isle to visit some old friends. Webmaster - saw a few relatives of yours that I haven't seen in too, too long. I also visited Bernard and Connie Webb as well as AnnaLee. Everyone looked terrific. Barb... if you see Jackie, tell her her signature is still there in the barn (from 1966). I took a photo of it and I will post it up here when I get back home. Your old house and homestead is starting to look like it's old self again... the barn is really back in shape. C-J... I am going to send you the video casstte of some old home movies of mine when I get back home (I'm on the ocean right now). You may have to sift thru some of them to find who you want, but it should be fun These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-15-2007
Leaving here tomorrow to go to Naples/Bridgton area to visit friends. Saw County relatives over the weekend, when they ventured south. Nice to see them!! Nothing like family!! Earth moving equipment at work on our house site; trees being removed; septic & leaching field approved today. Trying to get CMP off the stick ... wish me luck! Well digger seems to be going full throttle, so he may be a while getting to our job. I have to wait til I get home to read up on the entries, 'cause I am on the hotel computer.daisyBelfast, Maine08-15-2007
Came across it in a story about that area up above PI. Fascinating eh!Arch08-15-2007
Yup Arch..as close as I am allowed to come. How did you know anyway? The real story..that iz.Bobby C.08-15-2007
I just read where the boilers came from, coulda knocked me over with a feather. :DArch08-15-2007
That is close :-)Arch08-15-2007
Arch..The first boilers at the Northeastland were robbed off a Dutch merchant ship.Bobby C.08-15-2007
Meta, Good to see you this morning at Tim Hortons. Hope tp see you there again.Mona08-15-2007
Does anyone know where one of the first boilers in the Northeastland came from?Arch08-15-2007
Isn't that store located on North Main Street,just before where The Visiting Nurses (VNA) is now? At least they were there when I was home last summer.MarilynColchester, Vt08-15-2007
Here's a more revealing shot.....for yuz who growed up on north Main.DGPI08-15-2007
Dan..Arch I think "Levasseur" is correct..that is all it could be after checking the lexicon of uv names wandering around in me gourd and counting the hidden spaces on the sign. I don't remember it tho'. Old spys suck.Bobby C.08-15-2007
Dan I second that, I read it that way but it is nothing I remember.Arch08-15-2007
Bobby, I don't recognize the building. It's obviously next to Moderne Cleaners, but I think it had been torn down by the time I wandered around that area. The name above the Coca-Cola sign appears to be "Levasseur" so maybe that's a clue for DG, Meta, or some other wise soul.Dan EArlington, MA08-15-2007
I apologize.. I forgot that S. word was in the graphic. Imus... here I come.Bobby C.08-15-2007
DG sent me a photo of a store on old North Maine with a Kruger sign on it and axed me the owner of the store was..I cut and enhanced a section to see if I could cheat my way through... Couldn't do it so I'm going public. Help me out here Meta,Dan or anybody.Bobby C.08-15-2007
Yah Flyrod! That's him..maybe..eggscept those finger gloves are from Wal*Mart.I think somebody jest pasted that head on my body.Bobby C.08-15-2007
I think I found one!FLYROD08-15-2007
Re what Cullen looked like Cullen looked a lot like me ..40 miles of bad road..'cept he wuz a lot bigger and had red hair.Bobby C.08-15-2007
DG - Where can we see a photo of what Jim Cullen looked like?FLYROD08-15-2007
Judy Thanks for pointing out the page, it is great to see a page from Mapleton. Steve It sure is a tragedy for a family to lose children in any way. Carma I don't remember the house being moved in. I remember where it is now that you remind me.Arch08-15-2007
Arch- The story was told to me that the house we lived in (in between Jim Kennedy and The Norsworthy's and the next house up from them was the Ireland's) was actually brought there in two sections and put together. Not sure where it originally sat and cant remember where Dad told me it was. I think we moved there when I was 4 which would be 1966. Do you ever remember anything like that being hauled through that gigantic town we call Mapleton?CarmaHollis08-15-2007
Arch ... In the early 1920's my grandparents had many (perhaps too many) children. Their set of two-year old twins wandered off one day onto the B & A tracks. The train engineer frantically did everything he humanly could do to stop that train, but came up short. It was a family tragedy.Steve SutterReach Road08-15-2007
Arch have you viewed this site?JUdy Hardy08-14-2007
Carma I hate to tell you that I remember when there were almost no homes on the opposite side of the road from where you lived. If I think real hard I could probably tell you who loved in those houses on the stream side of the road. I don't know whose house your Dad bought but I probably can tell you who owned it when I was a kid in the 50s if you remind me which one it was. I am sure it is long gone but at one time I could show you the foundation of the little house where the kids died in a house fire. It was in the front yard of those apartments or whatever they are.Arch08-14-2007
Thanks Arch. I actually found it. I wonder what the area looks like today compared to then.Remember when there wasnt any of those houses and just tater fields all the way up to Shorty LaCombe's?CarmaHollis08-14-2007
Carma This is a satellite view, cant see much but it is how it looked in 96 or 97Arch08-14-2007
in todays pictures the Bee Paul sent looks like the Blue Mason Bees we have here in the North west.. we want to try some next year as we are raisinf dahlias and lillies..BH08-14-2007
Speaking of Mr. Ed... many will find this site an amusing trip down memory lane www.televisiontunes.comFLYROD08-14-2007
I voted "not yet" on raising bees. Honey bees were imported from Italy (long story). Recently, I've observed native solitary bees and wasps trying their very best to pollinate ... with success. And on ebay, I was just set back $29.10 on a Heinz 125th Anniversary Horseradish Jar. I bid in humor, after noting I had patch behind the house.Steve SutterOld Sutter Farm08-14-2007
I enjoy your pictures no matter when/what you take Paul. We all appreciate viewing them. If ever your in Mapleton area, please take an ariel around the Town Office/Fire Station area. I would love to see what my family home looks like from Above thats only a few houses down next to the river.. :-) :DCarmaHollis08-14-2007
Marilyn is absolutely right. The voice of Mr. Ed himself. Don't know whether he painted signs or not, DG.Dan EArlington, MA08-14-2007
Answer to Harry Leonard Albershart is Alan "Rocky" Lane.MarilynColchester, Vt08-14-2007
BH, those Mason Bees are one of the most efficient pollinators available. They're true bees, but they don't have an inclination to sting. -Pretty mild-mannered. They're easy to raise in nothing more than a block of wood with a bunch of 5/16" holes drilled into it. They become active in the Spring when the temperature hits 50 or 55F, almost before there's anything to pollinate. Like Arch said, there's lots of information about them on the web, and it's worth pursuing if you're curious enough.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-14-2007
Dan E....I knew a Harry Leonard who painted signs around town back in the 50's. but Albershart....never heard of him.DGPI08-14-2007
BH Check for them with GOOGLE or IE, there is lots of info.Arch08-14-2007
anyone here know anything about MASON BEES?BH08-14-2007
Webmaster on Todays Question I would vote all of the above if it was there. We are in Hot Atlanta it has been in the 100s for over a week now! Thank God for air conditions. Also school has started here already but we get out early May 23rd.Karen BeaulieuPowder Springs GA08-14-2007
DG - GREAT memories viewing those Aucoin's photos! Wow! Those were the days. Thanks for posting!Tenlee08-14-2007
DG, I'm wondering if you know the identity of Harry Leonard Albershart.Dan EArlington, MA08-14-2007
Carma, for the next couple of months at this time every year I get a little busier manufacturing and distributing a snowsled component, will get out for pics but not quite as often........go to www.hiperfax.comPaul CyrP. Isle08-14-2007
DG - those pixs of Aucoin's Pizza House are great! The menu is interesting. One of their items is hot dogs! And the prices! Wow! In the pix with the snow, there obviously had to be a storm the night before! Thanks for those... Re: old westerns - We have the Starz channel on Directv, & it includes the western channel which plays all of the old westerns which we love to watch. On 8/25 they're having a bunch of Jimmy Stewart movies. He's my all-time favorite.connie c.CA08-14-2007
I havent been getting any photos in my email from Paul. Is he taking a break? ;-)Carmahollis08-14-2007
Tenlee....you said you liked Aucoin's pizza. Here's your menu from the '70sDGPI08-14-2007
Aucoin's again (1970s)DGPI08-14-2007
Aucoin's Pizza House in the 1970sDGPI08-14-2007
Lloyd and Jane....Yes, Rocky Lane did Mr. Ed's voice. I watched Rocky Lane cowboy movies lots in the early to mid 1950s. Later, Lane came into relative poverty and needed the voice job of Mr. Ed. Lane was embarrassed to do such a lowly job such as a voice and required that the roster of players in the credits not list his name. Marilyn...Yes, one of my favorite movies is also "The Glenn Miller Story". Controversy still shrouds Miller's death. His military flight from England across the Channel was unauthorized.DGPI08-14-2007
YES...Mr. Ed's voice was Allan Lane...I looked it up. The horse's real name was Bamboo Harvester. Producers placed a piece of nylon mesh under his top lip to cause the horse to flap his lips to look like he was talking. Allan Lane died on October 37, 1973 at the age of 64.jane08-13-2007
Oh yes Karen! I remember Keddy's, The Village Pub and Aucoins well! I even went to Aucoins a lot while in high school after all the basketball games. Still the best pizza I've ever eaten! LOL @ why I'm up in the county so much. I was a stay-at-home mom for 20 years, they are both adults now and I'm free as a bird! I will probably go back to work in the near future, but am enjoying retirement right now. Ha Ha I too wish you'd have made the reunion. It was fun, and its been a very long time since I've seen you! Maybe next year! :-)Tenlee08-13-2007
Love the pictures of the Aucoins loved going there to eat after oh I can't rememeber the club up on Route 1 Oh my I am getting a senior momemt here. Tenlee you know where it is. Oh by the way do you remember Villege Pub. And by the way how come you get to go to PI so much. Wish I could have been ther for the Com reunion. You looked like you were having fun. Oh It came to me Keddys! HaKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA08-13-2007
Rebecca, You made me laugh, how could you forget to go to work?. Now when I read your entries I can just hear you. It is so nice to have a face and a voice, you are so much fun. Next year we'll have to make sure DG can get some time off. Tenlee will be leaving on Thursday, I'm going to miss having her around. But will have company off and on until mid September and then I'll have withdrawls because I'll be alone again. I've had Tenlee out golfing three times, she never did it before, she's good.Mona08-13-2007
DG Its funny how we are talking about old movies and I just turned on my t.v. to the movie channel and lo and behold, I am watching one of my all time favorites "The Glenn Miller Story" I love his music and Jimmie Stewart and June Allyson are two of my favorites.MarilynColchester, Vt08-13-2007
I THINK AN OLD COWBOY STAR NAMED ALAN "ROCKY" LANE DID THE VOICE OF MR. ED. NOT SURE. IS THAT CORRECT? LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO08-13-2007
DG: The person who played Wilber Post was Alan Young and his wife Carole Post was played by Connie Hines. Who played the voice of Mister Ed? I don't know. Good show though. I would love to see some of the great classics of the 50's shown. Jimmie Stewart, Doris Day, anything actually that was made back then, I really liked.MarilynColchester, Vt08-13-2007
I can't remember if I posted a photo of Paul and Don Aucoin or not. Don owned the Pizza House on Main St. for years and Paul and his wife, Thelma, started their famous french fry stand at the N.M. Fair. I was very honored that they came to visit me at the office. We talked about the old days. Enjoyed it lots.....DGPI08-13-2007
Ron of F.F....I'm with you; want to see the old-time favorites like cowboy movies in a 2 o'clock Sat. matinee. By the way, besides Dan E., anyone know who did the voice of Mr. Ed (speaking of old cowboys)?DGPI08-13-2007
Hi everyone, I'm new here to Northern Maine and noticed that the Braden Theater will reopen at some point. Any chance of showing old time classic films on one of the screens?RonFt. Fairfield08-13-2007
Boys, that female looks like she's been eaten at that table alot :rolleyes: I just got a call from my office, I was suppose to be to work today, boys I'd better get on the ball here.Rebecca08-13-2007
Boys, that female looks like she's been eaten at that table alot :rolleyes: I just got a call from my office, I was suppose to be to work today, boys I'd better get on the ball here.Rebecca08-13-2007
Rebecca, did I tell you I got some new bears on the game cam ? your welcome for the tour, I'm sure I'll get some bears back.........Paul CyrP. Isle08-13-2007
Webmaster, your such a young lad. We will try to keep you young by keeping you busy with this greatest ever site. Thank you all who provide us with humor, encouragement, photo's, controversy and dedication, I'm a better person for it. Ok enough, I'm gonna cryRebecca Lunney Guernsey08-13-2007
Randy missed you too :pRebecca08-13-2007
I'm back at it here after a wonderful trip to the County. Great weather and fresh food. Thank you for the great visit at Tim Horton's Mona, Tenlee, Connie and my friend Kim. Next time more time will need to be alloted as I wasn't speechless before I left. Tenlee I think I misplaced Vicky's email, I've posted mine if you wish to pass it to her or email it please? Paul, thank you for the time you took to show us the Alice Estate. I would have been lost there on my own. You have your hands full with those young bears. Now will they return next year? Ran into your Brother too! Do not know what happened to CJ, but since neither of us came to the reunion, I think we should pick up the bill next time, Bobby C I'm sorry I missed meeting you. DG sad you could not take the time to drop by and visit us gals, but I know you were short handed ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK08-13-2007
Dang--missed the COM reunion Saturday. Debbie and I spent the day the the Long Lake Sporting club celebrating our 30th. Glad everyone had a great time at the reunion!Randy SmithPresque Isle08-13-2007
Folks, The Cullen Lynching, Part 2 has been posted. Thanks DG! crownofmaine.com/dickgravesWebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-13-2007
I'm so glad the COM reunion had a good turnout on Saturday. My sister said she would have gone if she had not had to go to Bangor that day. Webmaster, you've got a good thing going here with this site!PAC08-13-2007
I REALLY AND TRULY ENJOY YOU SITE, THE WEATHER NEWS, THE WEBCAMS AND ALL OF THE GREAT PICTURES THAT YOU POST. i LOOK AT THE WEBCAMS EACH AND EVERY DAY AND WISH THAT i COULD BE LIVING IN THE GREAT STATE OF MAINE THAT YOU ARE LIVING IN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND i WILL BE LOOKING EACH DAY AND WISHING THAT I WAS THERE!bob wilsonwashington court house ohio08-13-2007
Steve S.....We missed you at the COM reunion luncheon. Nice T-shirts. All were drawn for. Come to my office and I'll give you a check. Many thanks. We also drew for Harriet's farm-scene print. Very nice....thank you, Harriet.DGPI08-13-2007
The August 3rd storm ripped down a heavy branch of an old Maple my late uncle planted in front of the farmhouse. It fell partly on the pavement. The back bumper of my 4-cylinder Toyota pickup could not move it. A farming neighbor of mine observed my situation, and turned his pickup around. In just minutes, he returned with a tractor, equipped with front end loader. In pouring down rain, he pushed the limb off both pavement and shoulder, and took a minute to walk over and remove some maple leaves from my bumper. The limb took down the phone line, and only now have I just moved my computer up the hill.Steve SutterReach Road08-12-2007
I just heard this and thought it was in with this days question.. old folks tales say Humming birds during migration ride or fly in on backs of geese.. but know has proved or disproved this? ;-)Sally Jo08-12-2007
Paul, I'll be looking for Coy. Bill and His 10 year old grandson are comung Thursday. Tenlee plans to leave Thursday so she will miss them both. I guess we'll all be going to the Augut festival in Washburn.Mona08-12-2007
Where is Bobby C.'s park bench?JH08-12-2007
Tenlee and Mona: Coy left Flordia this morning and should be in your area Wednesday or Thursday. He will be back in Pa on the 21st of August and stay here for a week then head to Flordia. He will be back here in November for hunting season then we will caravan to Flordia around the 12th of Dec and stay there for 4 months. Sounds like u folks are having a great summer.campingconleysomerset Pa08-12-2007
Someone asked (offline) when each and every episode of the Cullen lynching story will be presented. I've decided Mondays would be a good time to release each subsequent episode. Webmaster.....I'll mail you episode #2 tomorrow for presentation.DGPI08-12-2007
One more picture from yesterday. I took this from the old projection booth. The new screens will run north-south. The white portion in the extreme foreground is the styrofoam/plastic water piping which will be embedded in 5-6 inches of cement to constitute the heating system.DGPI08-12-2007
Failed to include proper photo with "Party's over".DGPI08-12-2007
Party's over...DGPI08-12-2007
On second thought...this photo shows Paul pretty good. It's too bad that Paul left early; we drew his name for a brand new car. Better luck next time.DGPI08-12-2007
those are great pics. thanks for putting them on here..Brenda08-11-2007
Webmaster...Do you have a good picture of Paul C.? I took one but caught only the back of head.DGPI08-11-2007
Marilyn....Methinks BC will sleep with his basket.DGPI08-11-2007
Webmaster (left) and his parents, Carol and Gerald.DGPI08-11-2007
The Com Reunion sounds like it was a success and I am enjoying the photos. I recognize Bobby, but still don't know who everyone else is. Can someone help me with the names? In order of seating please. By the way, how did Bobby like his May Basket?MarilynColchester. vt08-11-2007
Webmaster & DG thanks for posting the pixs. What a nice time you all had. Hopefully there will be another one next year & more can attend ie. me for one! I was wondering if BC was as funny in person, & it sounds like he is. Who won the give-a-ways? Bart - we'll be waiting for the secretary's report!connie c.CA08-11-2007
I need to add my two cents worth Re: the com lunch, It was great enjoyed some new folks, I knew most of them, missed you girls, Rebecca, Kim, Connie and C-J. Maybe next year. DG you did a good job.Mona08-11-2007
Well, you all looked like you had a great time. A lot cooler up there it was 102 at 4:45 our time. Right now it shows 100 as I am writing this. Guess we got our HOT weather. The A/C has only shut off a few times. Suppose to be like this Sun. & Mon. Darn nice to have A/C... You all take care. Dick Graves where is your Picture and Jeff where is yours. :DSally (Sarah) LadybugMandeville, La.08-11-2007
Mary Niles, Sharlene Smith and husband, Bart(KBS), Meta....DGPI08-11-2007
Angie Graves, Mona, Tenlee (Mona's daughter), Barb Buchanan (guest).DGPI08-11-2007
Want you all to see BC's May basket up close and personal. Meta's present to to the old reprobate. BC has to be one of the funniest guys I know. We all had a good time and the tour of the Braden was outstanding....Thanks all for making it all possible.DGPI08-11-2007
And Bobby even showed! Here he is opening his May Basket.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-11-2007
The COM re-union earlier today at Governors.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-11-2007
Tenlee's right, it was a great get-together! Thanks to everyone. We had a lot of fun and had a great tour of the Braden after lunch. Pictures to follow soon.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-11-2007
The com-reunion was great! I think there were 14 people there, and it was lots of fun. And yes, B.C. was there! I look foward to next year's!Tenlee08-11-2007
What time does the parade start?Guest08-11-2007
If all attending the ComReunion would stand across the street in front the the Catholic Church and wave, we could see you from afar. Then webmaster could capture the moment for us. Is that BC in front of the SS office?Karen08-11-2007
You all picked a great place for the reunion. The Governor's has excellent food and service. I will be watching for BC.......let him know it is a bit warmer down home, in the high 90's today. I sure hope DG posts some pictures from the reunion. Have a great time Mona...... ;-)karen08-11-2007
What time iz it anyway? My watch stopped . I just went down to Governer's to check and there's nobody there..What day is it? I'm bored. I'm gonna go stand out in front of the Braden and take a picture of myself.Bobby C.08-11-2007
Bobby, yall come...I have a present for you...cest moi08-10-2007
It's that time of year again... :eek:CarmaHollis08-10-2007
Shoot! I just re-read the message from you DG & it clearly states there will be 3 screens! I hate it when I don't pay attention! :D Okay - enough from me!connie c.08-10-2007
Tenlee - thanks for clearing up the website for me. HELLO! I should have realized when there's an @ sign - it means email! And Harriet you were very clear in stating the website in your message. Anyway...love the pixs - especially the p'tato house,field & barrels. DG - thanks for posting the Braden pix. I try to picture the original place & it appears really big in my mind. Was there a stage & a dark red velvet curtain that opened up or no stage & just a curtain? Things always seem bigger when you remember them years later. I don't recall going there after they turned it into individual screens. How many were there? How many are going to be now? Is the long staircase still there which goes down to the bathrooms? Or was it a long staircase? Terrible memory!connie c.CA08-10-2007
HOW ARE THE PEPPER PLANTS? HAS ANYONE HAD ANY LUCK GROWING ANY?Junebug08-10-2007
I mean "compliment".H (L) B08-10-2007
Connie, sorry I wasn't very clear about the website. Tenlee is right. It's www.aroostookart.com. It's nice not to have to spell "Aroostook" for you fine County people. The info@aroostookart.com is the email address. Thanks for the help and the complement Tenlee.Harriet (L) BCT08-10-2007
Connie, just type aroostookart.com in the browser and it will come up. Great paintings!!!Tenlee08-10-2007
Connie et al....For those who can't make the theater tour tomorrow, here's a shot of workers installing the floor for screen #1 (perpendicular to the original). Two more will follow soon...DGPI08-10-2007
Harriet - I just tried looking up your website info@aroostookart.com and it said there was no such address. Do I have it wrong?connie c.CA08-10-2007
Wouldn't it be nice if we could get a glimpse of y'all going into the Braden for the tour tomorrow around 2:00? Just a thought.....connie c.CA08-10-2007
Would have liked to take the tour of the braden theater, spend many of times inside. Can remember paying only 25 cents for admisson , popcorn and a soda included. I even had my new bike stolen fron the front entrance. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)jim ritchie08-10-2007
DG: My maiden name was Stephenson. Daughter of Bob and Fernette (Walton) and sister to Debbie Hitchcock and Clifton Stephenson.MarilynColchester, Vt08-10-2007
Marilyn....Forgot to ask you what your maiden name was (actually "is")DGPI08-10-2007
Okay, I just talked to the new owner of the Braden Theater; he'd be more than happy to give us a tour thru the theater. We'll do that anytime after we eat...around 2 o'clock or so. Don't forget, we eat lunch at Governor's.....with or without the very elusive BC.DGPI08-10-2007
DG: I really wish I could be at the Com reunion tomorrow, but since I can't, I will be looking for lots of pictures and hopefully some names to go with them. Especially of that elusive Bobby C. Would enjoy the tour of the Braden Theatre also. Have a great time everybody and be sure to fill us in on COM.Marilyn RiversColchester, Vt08-10-2007
Harriet B....Receieved your truly nice print. Will be drawn at the FIRST COM reunion (according to KBS.....it's the first reunion and second union)tomorrow at Governor's. Many thanks....dg Also...am scheduling a tour of the Braden Theater for the early afternoon Sat. after the COM lunch. Remember, it's still under construction.DGPI08-10-2007
Harriet - I do remember going to a skating party at your farm. I sort of remember it was at night, and we had hot chocolate. My mum was there too I believe. Would love to see that pix! Thanks for the info on your paintings. Will check it out.....connie c.CA08-09-2007
Connie, I remember you and your sister and even have a picture of you in the '60's at our farm, probably during a sliding or skating party. I will someday scan it and send it to you. You can see more or my paintings at aroostookart.com which is still under construction. The first three paintings are already sold, sorry (the top two and the one of the potato blossom field). The other three are available as well as others not on the site as yet. You can email me at the address on the site (info@aroostookart.com) so we don't jam up this site.Harriet (L) BCT08-09-2007
Meta....Excellent; you're a real sport. I suspect 20-25 will show. Name tags will be supplied. Think BC would like to apply them? He's hidin' out but likely to surface when least expected.DGPI08-09-2007
dg count on me..#1 hopefully Bobby #2..Bob, I'll buy you lunch...remember when?!Meta08-09-2007
Marilyn - I didn't realize there was 10 years between you & Deb. I hope you can make your 50th reunion. Wow! We'll have our 40th in '09. Santa Maria is a beautiful area and ideal weather. I'd say we're about 4 hours northeast from there. It's on the coast & we're inland near Fresno. Do you fly or come in a motorhome? Would love to have visitors! Yes - Debbie has a knack for decorating for sure & always was & is as neat as a pin! Tell her I said hi when you talk to her next.connie c.CA08-09-2007
Connie: I forgot, you asked about Deb. she is fine. Works at the hospital as a administrative assistant. At home, she is constantly busy doing something in the yard. Has a really pretty home. She sure has the touch for decorating. I wish we lived closer together so we could see each other more often.M<arilynColchester, Vt08-09-2007
Connie: There is ten years between Deb and I. I'm the older, unfortunately. I graduated in 1958. Have a 50th coming up soon and would like to try to go to it. Haven't been to one since the 5th. We go to California to visit Rons family and if we get near your area, we will look you up. We go to Santa Maria. Love it there. Hoping to go around Thanksgiving this year. Arch: Thanks for the info. Will give it a try.MarilynColchester,Vt08-09-2007
Marilyn - gosh I didn't think you'd remember me! Debbie is another one who hasn't changed either. How is she? I need to see her when we're home next summer... Would love to see you too! I enjoy reading your recollections of the past. What is the age difference between you & Debbie? Kathy & I were 7 years apart. What year did you graduate?connie c.CA08-09-2007
Yup, Norma got it...Fort Fairfield during the flood of '94?. Actually, I'm not sure what year. Who knows for sure?DGPI08-09-2007
Marilyn It is in collectibles. I just put Presque Isle Me. in all categories hit search.Arch08-09-2007
Arch: where on e-bay do you find the Maine memorabilla? I have searched before with no luck. Connie: Was nice seeing a picture of you. You haven't changed a bit since I last saw you.MarilynColchester. vt08-09-2007
DG -- I thought that KofC building looked familiar -- I think this is a photo of one of Fort Fairfield's floods. Am I right?NormaPI08-09-2007
From the "Where Waz It?" Dept.....DGPI08-09-2007
Kim - do you know when Rebecca is getting back home? Also - would you email me her phone numbers ie. cell & home so I can call her? Thanks! cclair@hughes.netconnie c.CA08-09-2007
P.I. Sure looks inviting this morning! The heat index was 112 degrees at 10 a.m.,here. (Sure hope the air conditioner holds out.) If not, I may have to recruit some help from home. Maybe some of you can figure out how to can some of that cool air and send it South. Bet you could sell more cool air than bottled water here today!!!!!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla08-09-2007
OB-I agree, I hope it ends soon as well. Shane's brother enlisted the same time in the Marines as well but only served his one time in CA and didnt reinlist. Shane & his family's homebase has been at Camp LeJune (sp) most of his and this is his 3rd round. Our military sure has "Gusto" (That is a word, right? lol) ;-)CarmaHollis08-09-2007
They just added a pitcher with a Normal School dorm pic on it.Arch08-09-2007
This plate is on sale on Ebay Old PIHSArch08-09-2007
DG, Put down two from here. ThanksMona08-09-2007
Carma; I have two grandsons who are brothers that are curently in the Marines. They both were in Iraq at the same time. Now one is back in San Diego and the other is on his second tour in Iraq. We are also real proud of them. Hope this mess gets over soon.OBMO08-09-2007
Thanks OB, I will. This is the 2nd time in Japan and had his time in Fallujah (sp)and a chance he might be going back over. I sure hope not, but you know the military and any second you could be somewhere else. I sure am proud of him. :-)CarmaHollis08-09-2007
DG, I suggest we have people RSVP by emailing you or calling your office. I could run a poll but I don't completely trust the numbers to be accurate. Or people can sound-off on here. You can put myself and two others down to start!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-09-2007
I only had the one picture...honest... I think Becky has some on her camera. Have a great day COMers! ;-)Kim08-09-2007
Webmaster....Would like to have an approximate headcount of the number of COMers who will attend the get-together at Governor's this Sat. If any of you "locals" have questions, call me at the office at 764-3185...anytime.DGPI08-09-2007
Thanks Mona - sure did enjoy visiting with you too, and we'll have to do it again next year. This time bring whoopie pies :-) Have fun at the COM reunion. Bye for now....connie c.CA08-08-2007
Connie C, I enjoyed you young ones! and you do not look your age. Rebecca is full of it isn't she, I knew that from chatting on the phone with her, yes we need to see Kim also, I have some pictures on my camera but it will be the end of the month before i finish the film. If i have anything good I'll have Tenlee post it.Mona08-08-2007
Harriet - thanks. Gosh I didn't even figure you'd remember me. I don't mind telling my age either. I'd rather be 56 than 18 or 21 or even 30 or 40! Well - maybe 40 and know what I know now. :-) I love your paintings too! Would love to see one of your shows and perhaps buy one!connie c.CA08-08-2007
Carma; Tell your Nephew that this old Marine says Semper Fi and thank him for his service.OBMO08-08-2007
David, 22458 It was really great to see Tish. She was in great spirits, despite her condition. I hope that good attitude leads her to complete recovery. I am glad to hear that she liked her painting so much. (A potato basket) I told her it was to remind her of how strong she is. Connie, 22460 You look just like how I remember you in the XX's, well when you were young. I won't tell "when". It's good to see your smiling face again. What a good picture of you all.Harriet (L) BCT08-08-2007
A big hello to my nephew USMC Shane Cote who is home visiting in Mapleton from Okinawa, Japan :DCarmaHollis08-08-2007
Tenlee - I agree Kim needs to post the pix with her in it as well! Come-on Kim! And Tenlee - you were a pleasure to visit with. Are you still with your mom? Say hello for me. I imagine Rebecca is on her way back to Alaska right now. What a dear she is too.... Will you be at the COM reunion? Wish I could be there.... Hopefully there will be a good turn-out. Bye for now....connie c.CA08-08-2007
Eyerun, you're right, thanks for pointing that out! I fixed it.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-08-2007
Reading the article in the Bangor paper about the PI city counsel trying to revitalize downtown.. maybe some small parks for families and Apartment dwellers to stop at and to bring a picnic to walk their dogs etc.. sit and talk eat their lunch etc .. would bring some business to area restaurants and shops.. it has in small towns here in Pierce county where we live, I legally live in Tacoma but it is a small sub burb called Spanaway and it has really perked up, has nice little parks and Roller skating and an indoor ice rink a park like Mantle lake..but lots of bus and foot traffic.. the apt. dwellers buy a sandwich at Subway or Quiznos and walk to the little parks eat and enjoy the parks maybe something like that could help downtown... just a thought? :-)Judy H.08-08-2007
Ahhh... the good ol' days. May 13, 1955, I remember it well (or, if this truly was the code of conduct for the everyday housewife, I at least WISH I was around to remember it). And lest you think that this list of rules for the good and proper behavior of a "good wife" is just another internet concoction, Helen Adelin's book "Fascinating Womanhood" published in 1963 had a list very similar to this one. So my question to the boys is, "Gees, how we'd let this get away?" Bobby Riggs must be turning over in his grave. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-08-2007
Connie, that is so funny! (your dream) I agree we need a photo with Kim in it!! Come on Kim, I think I took one with you in it! (Thank you Pam)Tenlee08-08-2007
That's a nice picture of you ladies at Tim Horton's. :-)Pam08-08-2007
Shouldn't the question be "..try TO (not and) shop locally.."?. Because you can try anything and shop locally. Just being picky :-)eyerunsaco08-08-2007
Kim thanks for posting the pix, but you should have been in it! I enjoyed our extra time visiting while driving to Lois's. Next summer we'll come to No.9 to visit! That is if I can get Odie out of the woods on his new 4-wheeler! :-) I finally met Bobby C. last night. He appeared in my dream. It was the COM reunion, but it wasn't at Governor's. I just remember walking down some steps and into sort of a big room with a long table, and I recognized him sitting at the end of the table & went over and put my hand out & shook his hand. There was more to the dream of course, but as usual it fades.... So there Bobby C. you can run, but you can't hide anymore! :-)connie c.CA08-08-2007
It's been a long time since I've been home.This site makes me wonder why I ever left.Alan KullAthens,Georgia08-07-2007
Thanks for posting the photo Kim, and I was SOBER honest! Wow. I don't look it! lol It was fun Kim!Tenlee08-07-2007
Heres a picture I took at Tim Hortons of RLG, Tenlee, Mona and Connie. We had a great time. :-)KimBlaine08-07-2007
THINK, Bobby, THINK!Cestmoi08-07-2007
Hi Harriet, I saw the small version of one of your paintings that you gave to my mom on Friday. Very nice. She really enjoyed talking to you and getting that painting. She was showing it to everyone that came in the room. I wish some of that talent that you & Gwen have had trickled to the next generation, but alas, it is not to be. I usually wind up with 3-legged stick men with triangular heads. Hope your show in Bangor went well.DCNH08-07-2007
COMers....I have just discovered that Slopes is not available any noontime; they've cut their hours way back and don't begin to serve 'til 4 in the afternoon. So we'll have lunch at Governor's. I just a few minutes ago reserved the backroom at Governor's. It'll easy hold 20-25. If more show, don't worry...we'll make do. I'll repeat this announcement several times in the next few days. So, remember, the second annual COM get-together is at Governor's right across from the Catholic Church....DGPI08-07-2007
Great site. I love the webcam. Caribou looks lovely and very inviting. Thanks! P.S. Hi Joni!! ;-)KatePittsburgh08-07-2007
Harriet....Your donation of a print of one of your paintings is very generous. Yes, we'll draw a ticket from a hat just like last time. Many thanks....dgDGPI08-07-2007
Although I would love to make it to the upcoming COM reunion, I will donate a print of one of my oil paintings. DG, I will mail it out to you today so you can receive it in time to give it away at the gathering. How many will be there, any idea yet? We had such a good time at the first "union", seeing other COM'ers.Harriet (L) BCT08-07-2007
RE: 22452 - Me neither!Pam CNashville, TN08-07-2007
Paul and Webmaster, I am still not receiving the daily photos. Not sure why.Tenlee08-07-2007
Oh Paul, you made my day. Those Ladybugs how neat, gee wonder what they are doing LOL. It is 92 here and muggy. I think we got our Summer. :DSally (Sarah) LadybugMandeville, La.08-07-2007
PAUL...!! if you sendclose ups of Spiders please add a warning before I open 'em wonderful camera! :-)Judy Hardy08-07-2007
OB - yes I sure did see Otalene. Hung out with her at camp for two weekends and went to the Fair with her. She will be pleased to see you I'm sure.....connie c.CA08-07-2007
Connie C. Did you get to see Otaleen? We will be driving to Maine the end of this month and hope to see her then.OBMO08-07-2007
Oh yes - Alice Winslow at the high school. Just wanted to say how great it was to see you and visit a bit. You look fabulous!connie c.CA08-07-2007
Hi Pam - I'm having County withdrawal. And yes I had Paul Aucoin's french fries twice! I hope you can make it home next summer. For sure we'll have to hook up at Tim Horton's! We'll be there starting in June for the whole summer, and we can't wait! We're retiring in May. Bye for now..... DG - hope you take some good pixs at the COM reunion. Wish I was gonna be there....connie c.CA08-07-2007
Great picture of Sharon Rideout. We are heading up to Maine on Saturday for a week at Moosehead. We are planning on stopping in and visiting with Harry and Sharon Rideout. They are such great people. I will have to bring her a copy of the picture; she'll get a kick out of it. Wish we were going to be far enough north for the COM lunch, but we will be doing good to get to Bangor by mid-afternoon.DCNH08-07-2007
Meta is scarin' the hell out of me , iz what she's doin'..yup and she knows it. OOOh OOOh ..I 'm sooo scared. Paul.. I need to find your place.could you e-mail me? I'll pick it up on the Verizon site from here.. I'm going down to the clinic and get my shots so I can have a BLT with DG.Bobby C.08-07-2007
Hi Connie - Judy told me you stopped by the high school and had a nice visit. She said you look great! I'm hoping to go up next year. I bet you wish you could have stayed longer. Did you have a good time and did you go to the fair and get french fries?PamNashville, TN08-07-2007
Meta....You win a blue ribbon for IDing Sharon and the Gov.. Yes, MBQ for 1965. That "unfinished business" of which you speak.....if that doesn't get him to the COM lunch, then he's passed on to the nether world.DGPI08-06-2007
Everybody vote "No" on the latest question that BC shows or doesn't show. In that case, he'll appear because he's a well-schooled, Nelson Mandella-trained spy who must, above all, be 100% unpredictable. Got it?DGPI08-06-2007
Sure recognize Sharon Sponberg Rideout, Maine Potato Blossom Queen with Gov. John Reed...must have been 1960/61 or somewhere way back then. I'm sure she's still as georgeous as ever. She and Harry live in the greater Bangor area. Bobby, you'd better show up Saturday...We still have unfinished business!!MetaPI Where else?!08-06-2007
By the way, viewers, the first republished article is "The Lynching of James Cullen". It's a 4-part series with many several subplots. I'll run an episode every week til done. Recall that this double murder happened in 1873 in Chapman. Before the series begins, I'll give a little background to the story for those who know little or nothing about the event. It's a most fascinating tale of how a stolen pair of shoes leads to 2 axed sheriffs and a brutal hanging. Stay tuned to this statio...er, I mean site.DGPI08-06-2007
From the "Who Iz It?" Dept. This is a 1965 photo. Any idea?DGPI08-06-2007
FYI, DG has agreed to republish his Forgotten Times articles (from the Star Herald) on this site for us all to enjoy. The first one should be up in about a week. Thanks DG!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-06-2007
DG, Good to see somene on here since this morning, I thought everyone had left town with the fair.Mona08-06-2007
Karen....BC was in several classes; 1957 was not one of them. He also missed a few spit buckets worth of classes...hehehehehehehe BTW, has anyone spotted the Great, the Present BC?DGPI08-06-2007
Judy - I forgot to mention that it was great seeing you & visiting at the high school last Wednesday. We've gotta get Pam back there! Bye for now.....connie c.CA08-06-2007
"Don't forget the smelly in the pits...." Be careful what you ask for. It is Bobby C. after all.... :eek:Terry TFlorida08-06-2007
BC....You're the most discussed, most sought-after, most popular COM member on the planet. If you don't show up at Slopes, COM just might disband forever. Look, here's a plan: Next Sat. set your alarm for 10 a.m., take a shower, little smelly stuff under the arms, hair combed and grab a taxi to Slopes. I'll pass the hat for a few bucks to buy your lunch. That's better than winning the lottery, isn't it? Don't forget the smelly in the pits....DGPI08-06-2007
This is a great reunion picture. How many still live in PI and how many had to travel? Very nice looking group. Think BC is in that photo?Karen08-05-2007
Mona....Slopes is, I do believe, open for noontime meal on the weekends. I'll check for certain tomorrow. Remind me, would ya? BTW....A little birdie whispered in my ear that BC's back in town.DGPI08-05-2007
DG, Is there a com get together or is it off. It's still listed in the events, at Slopes, since they are not open at noon, whats the story?Mona08-05-2007
wow that 1957 photos looks like all the grownups I knew growing up.. sure do resmble our parents aye? ;-)gwen08-05-2007
Waldo and Dan E....Concerning Moxie: Old version much better. Dan's right; the new stuff lacks the "root" flavor and is far too sweet....Reckon the added sweetness is to satisfy the new generation which consumes sugar like it's going out of style...DGPI08-05-2007
From the "Photos Around Town" Dept.....The class of 1957 celebrating its 50th class reunion. How did I get this picture, you ask? I simply invited myself and didn't miss a trick..DGPI08-05-2007
Waldo, I'd be happy if they restored the original flavor. During the time of Monarch's ownership, Moxie has been much too sweet.Dan EArlington, MA08-05-2007
Dan E, -Interesting article about Moxie, all right. --Recently bought up by Cornucopia Beverages Co. of Bedford, N.H, which is part of the Coca Cola Company. That last detail surprised me slightly. Now if we could just get them to produce a no-caffeine version so we aging ones could continue consuming it... I like Moxie, but my nearly-perfect body doesn't care for the caffeine.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-05-2007
very nice web siteED DUBOIStopsham,maine.0408608-05-2007
Thanks so much for the web site Arch.. I appreciated it...Brenda08-05-2007
Connie, Glad your home safe and sound. Was great seeing you again after so many years, you look great. It was so nice meeting Rebecca and Kim as well, I felt like I already knew Rebecca as we've talked on the phone several times. Next year we'll have to plan something longer. Take care.,Mona08-05-2007
Chip H....I couldn't enter a pie because I was judging. If I could enter and judge at the same time, I'd always win a blue ribbon (of course). I don't have Martha's e-mail. Give it to me and I'll e-mail her an uncompressed photo of her and her pie. It was scrumptious! And how in H E double hockey sticks do you recall me taking a blue ribbon for a blueberry pie?DGPI08-05-2007
Connie, was GREAT to meet you (again after 40+ years) LOL. Mom's camera isn't digital, but I think Rebecca's was? Hope the photo does get posted! Glad you are home safe and sure hope to see you again next summer!Tenlee08-05-2007
P.S. thought one of you girls might post the pix that you took of us at Tim Hortons. Also.... I stuck my arm out a few times while driving past the webcam at DG's office. Wonder if anyone noticed? :-)connie c.CA08-05-2007
Hi Mona,Tenlee,Rebecca,&Kim! I'm back in Calif. It's good to be back but miss the County & can't wait to come back next summer for the whole summer! Sure did enjoy meeting with you girls & wish we'd had more time & that DG could have been there to liven things up even more! :-) Was hoping to run into the allusive Bobby C. at the fair but no luck. :-( The fair was good but was disappointed not to have run into more people that I know. My dog was petrified of the fireworks! Good show though.Ate way too much, so now it's back to the "walking trail". Paul C. picked up your calendar at Bradley's. Love it! Bye for now.....connie c.Calif.08-05-2007
It appears Moxie is returning to its New England roots. Interesting piece in today's Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/business/globe/articles/2007/08/05/can_a_bitter_taste_find_sweet_life_again/Dan EArlington, MA08-05-2007
Congrats Sis for the Blueberry pie blue ribbon. Where did you place this year DG? Didnt you get a blue a few years ago?C Hanson08-05-2007
Mona...Yup, Martha.DGPI08-05-2007
Brenda OOOPPSS just click on this link, I am sure there are a bunch more that sell spuds on line. http://www.woodprairie.com/catalog/index.htmlArch08-04-2007
DG, Thats Martha LaPointe, Good going Martha.Mona08-04-2007
Brenda Search for woodprariefarm.comArch08-04-2007
From the "Photos Around Town" Dept., I just returned from judging the 2007 NMF Blueberry Pie Contest. Here's the exulted ruler for this year. Know who it is?DGPI08-04-2007
Paul those were great pics of that light show. wow... Question to anyone.. is there any way that one can get new potatoes shipped to them... when I was home last week I got a back of new potatoes they were awesome there is nothing like new Maine Potatoes...Brenda08-04-2007
Another nice sunset tonight. :-)CarmaHollis08-04-2007
Paula, are you a the PI Fair, is that you on the Ferris Wheel.... Don't forget the cotton candy.... :cool:JoeClearwater .... FL08-04-2007
Mona-That's ok, I never stay in one place too long LoL...and I'm sure your not too much older than I :pCarmaHollis08-04-2007
Paul Cyr--re; 22401. That picture had an Aldous Huxley ring/theme to it. What is going on? ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-04-2007
Thanks for answering Gene. Thanks for checking webmaster, not sure why I'm not getting them. I'll keep checking....Tenlee08-04-2007
Tenlee, I double checked and your are on the list with your yahoo address.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-04-2007
French Toast is a band from Madawaska, some of you who have connections to the Valley may have heard of the JT Band. Jerry Thibeault has been playing music in Aroostook County for decades, his two sons, former members of the JT Band, now have their own band called French Toast.GeneWashburn08-04-2007
Tenlee, last stuff I sent out was the lightening and the young eagle before that, I send to the webmaster, he in turn sends to all that have signed up....Paul CyrP. Isle08-04-2007
S. Blanchard, your welcome, Sally I have made a pictures dvd set to music but when I enclose the link to it, the guestbook rejects it, e-mail me and I'll give you the link to it....Paul CyrP. Isle08-04-2007
Hey Carma, I know you are years younger than me, but we've been put in " our place". Steve, the Willie Nelson concert is $48.00 I'm not going because I don't care for him. I have attended lots of concerts at The Performing Arts Center, some big names, no $100.00 tickets anywhere. As fro people younger than me a lot are still into crafts.Mona08-04-2007
Paul C. For some reason I haven't rec'd the last few sets of your photos. Can you check to see that I'm still on the mailing list? Thanks a bunch!Tenlee08-04-2007
Good Afternoon to all. Paul C. those were darn good pic. of the lighting. I would say that was kinda close, Or you used your zoom. That looked like out weather the other day lots of lighting and power surges. At least our house is protected. Have you ever though of making a DVD of your pic. to music. That would be neat. You have such a great collection. I have saved everyone. It is now 88 out. suppose to get in the mid 90's we shall see. I have noticed the North has been warmer than us. Have a good week-end all.Sally (Sarah)Mandeville, La.08-04-2007
Just got the recent Paul Cyr photos. It is a wonderful thing to be able to see your home from afar like this. I must commend you, Paul, for lighting up my days like you do. Thanks.S.BlanchardNC08-04-2007
Hello, crown of maine. I am back online after being in Aroostook for 5 weeks without a conection to the net. Met some great people, reconnected with some old friends, Missed seeing some new friends, ect, ect. That leaves something to do next year.Dick DeLongAttleboro, mass.08-04-2007
helps if I add the picture-LOLCarma08-04-2007
oh how refreshing...this looks. No place to park in Biddeford Pool. :pCarmaHollis08-04-2007
Mona, yes, we all have opinions, but they are not necessarily based on facts. Presque Isle's and the surrounding areas population has decreased significantly. To bring in a "Big" name act costs $150,000 to $200,000 to even more. Then there's the expenses of hotel rooms, transportation, meals, sound, lights, advertising....the list goes on. Do we have 3,000 people or more in the County that can afford $100.00 tickets, or 6,000 people or more that will spend $50.00 per ticket? That's just to break even! As far as the "hand crafts", I'm afraid that the generations younger than you are not choosing to learn that talent or are maybe not interested in displaying their talent. However, the hand crafts that are on display are beautiful to say the least. Times are changing and the fair is working hard to change with it and provide what the population is interested in. As of Thursday evening I can tell you that the attendance was up significantly so the general population seems to be pleased. Tractor and truck pulling may not be everyones favorite thing to do but it certainly fills the grandstand. The NMF has only 9 days to make enough revenue to pay the bills for 365 days. I for one commend the directors of the NMF for all of their many hours of "volunteer" service and dedication to provide the public with entertainment that we might not have otherwise.StevePresque Isle08-04-2007
Carma, I agree with you 100%. I remember the fair when you bumped into people trying to walk around the medway! It was a lot of fun then, and I loved the amount of home-made crafts they had too. I didn't even bother going this year, and have been in P.I. for about a month. Maybe it will be better next year, and they will have someone like "Anne Murray"! lolTenlee08-04-2007
Oh...and they had the horse races every night of the fair too which drew even more people...ahhh the good 'ol days ;-)Carma08-04-2007
Andrea-The fair indeed is alot smaller than it was in, let's say, the early 70's even up to the early 80's. From what I saw the first 2 days the cam was pointing at Mechanic Street there were plenty of places to park. Also, Mcleans Rest. opened up at 5 a.m. and went strong all day long til the rides shut down at night. I never seen one rest. in that area opened until afternoon sometime. There is also a diffrence between hearing Ann Murray sing vs. French toast(?) I guess it all depends on your age and how you remember it? :-)CarmaHollis08-04-2007
Andrea, the Fair Poll question has been changed. Thanks for pointing it out. Carma, no, the NMF covered most of the cost of the cam. I'm hoping it will get turned back to the midway sometime today. Although, it currently is down from the storms yesterday so it may be a moot point.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-04-2007
Andrea, There is no need to correct the information Re: the fair it is smaller, than when I took my children there, the hand crafts were almost non existant last time I went, and we used to have a big name show at the forum, as for tractor and truck pulls thats not everyones favorite thing to do, we all have our opinions of what we like. oh, and the midway is half the size it was a few years ago.Mona08-04-2007
Who is "French Toast"? Just curious. lolTenlee08-04-2007
Your question about Why has the Northern Maine Fair gotten "smaller" is of interest because I do not know what you mean by smaller. Granted, there are less animals in the 4-H area from outside of Presque Isle. There are a variety of reasons for this, however, as for the fair being smaller this is a bit of false information. Smokey's has brought more rides to this years fair than we have seen in previous years. The horses are racing just as many races, if not more, than in previous years. There is more "live entertainment" on the grounds than ever. The addition of the circus has been very welcomed. The antique tractor display is new.....quite frankly the NMF is running out of room to park visitors vehicles on. Please correct this misinformation. I have heard talk that the NMF is one of the few fairs left that does not charge it's visitors to park their cars. I hope they never have to start! Saturday is the last day of the fair. Despite the inclement weather of Friday, there is a very full schedule planned. You can watch antique tractors pull, ride a real elephant, have your doughboy, go on the rides, watch the truck pulls at 4:00, and then be entertained by "French Toast" at the grandstand. Where can you see and do that much anywhere else for $6.00?AndreaPresque Isle08-04-2007
I don't know about anyone else , but that first storm the hit here about noon was very scary. Tenlee and I would have gone to the car but the lightening was constant about 5 seconds apart. So we stayed put, I can do without another like that. I have never in all my long life heard of so many roads closed, Mapleton Rd., Parsons Rd. was still closed ay 10pm, Rte. one South of P.I., Part of Rte. 10, I must say the law enforcement, Maine Public, Cable and Phone companies did s auper job. The clean up however will be on going for weeks. But no one was hurt.MonaEaston08-04-2007
Guess I'll jump in on the tornado conversation. Larry& I lived on the Reach Road down behind the big radio tower in 1994 when the tornado that hit Funland came through our property also. It cut a swath right down through our 32 acres uprooting many many trees, tore off our satelite dish (think that ended up in Canada!)and thank goodness none of the trees were near enough to the house to fall on it. The weather service in Caribou did classify it as a tornado. Interestingly enough the two properties about 1/4 mile from us on both sides were not even touched. We watched it coming in from the west..very errie and then decided to go down in the basement! It lasted about 15 minutes and when we came up couldn't believe the damage.MetaPI08-04-2007
DG, That looks like a good place for brookies to hide. Rest assured that local fisherman will visit that spot often.RonMass.08-04-2007
Here's a tree down between the State St. Bridge and Clukey's on Riverside. The tree actually spans the river...DGPI08-04-2007
Webmaster, I hope it didnt cost much $$ on your part to have that cam at the fairgrounds because I think they took advantage of "having control" since they only allowed viewers to see an empty racetrack practically all week. Thanks for all the trouble you go through to make this a great website! :-)CarmaHollis08-04-2007
BOOTFOOT When I heard the story the money was supposedly buried west of Haystack.Arch08-03-2007
Yea, DG. In regards to the Reach Road discussion, I remember reading about a payroll in gold coins being stolen somewhere on the Reach. I think that it was soldiers' payroll during the "Bloodless Aroostook War" that was stolen. It was an armed robbery, and , as I recall reading, was probably perpetrated by locals. Rumor was that the gold was buried on the reach somewhere between Presque Isle and the Fort in Fort Fairfield. It supposedly was never found.Bootfoot08-03-2007
Carma, It was very hot and humid until noon, high 80's and dropped after the storms, much nicer now but still having thunder showers off and on, many roads were closed all afternoon and the clean up is on going some homes have trees on them, my daughter and son in law lost a big one in Fort.Mona08-03-2007
Jeff If you havn't seen this site on tornadoes yet, look here http://www.tornadoproject.com/alltorns/metorn.htmArch08-03-2007
DC, re tornadoes, I'm not sure when the last official one was, but we did have at least one back in 1994. Here's an entry I posted back in April: ------------------ ..I got an interesting email from Mike Bosse (former owner of FunLand in Caribou) describing his experience with one of the 1994 twisters. He said I could share it with everyone: We lost a building, a jumping Castle, a metal storage shed (which we never found), part of another building, part of a roof from another, a few large trees, and it made three or four attractions completely inoperable. The weather station clocked the wind speed around 85 miles per hour which is an F1 tornado. That particular one cut a path and took out a barn's roof on the old Washburn road then took down trees until it got to the Daigle Oil Company fuel depot on route 1 and flipped over a tractor trailer box fully loaded with piping and pumps and then hit Funland. After the storm you could see the path it took through the trees on the east side of the property behind the driving range. We were lucky no one was hurt. We had about 30 to 40 people at the park when it hit and locked ourselves in two buildings that both suffered damage.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-03-2007
Mona-I just talked with my sister-in-law on Exchange street and she told me it was thundering and raining hard. The only thing I envy about that is yuor temps are down to 66. It is still 92 at my house here right now. :eek:CarmaHollis08-03-2007
We did have some real bad thunderstorms across the area today. There are trees and branches down all over PI, as well as some power lines. My power was out from 12:30 pm to 6:45 pm. Both Tim Hortons and Wally World were black when I drove by mid-afternoon. I did hear some people mention a tornado between PI and Caribou but haven't heard any official confirmation yet.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-03-2007
DG, My niece's husband said a tornado did touch down in the Caribou area today.Mona08-03-2007
I mean Carma!Mona08-03-2007
Carme, I've decided the reason the cameras was showing the race track is so we couldn't see how few people were in the midway. One thing for sure the police have had a busy time especially around the beer tent. There has been tornado activity every year for the last several years includung this year up in the valley.Mona08-03-2007
Is this the last night of the fair? It seemed they always started taking down a couple of rides the day before it ended. The Star Herald said they were pleased with the turn out. The first 2 days of the cam didnt show much of an influx of people.... :-)CarmaHollis08-03-2007
Envious of the rain you folks are getting in PI & area ... we are over 5" in deficit here ... will probably begin rationing water soon.daisymid atlantic08-03-2007
Waldo, Arch and Steve S....If you research the defintion of "reach", you'll find that "reach" defines the span of land between two bends in a river. Check it out. I researched it a few years ago and came up with that. Steve, does that appear to apply to the span you live by?DGPI08-03-2007
OOOOPS DC not DG, sorry :-)Arch08-03-2007
Dick The most recent data I could find stopped in 95, there were three listed for Aroostook in 94.Arch08-03-2007
Saw a weather report for Tornado warnings for Caribou and points north. Did anyone see a twister or hear of one touching down? Hopefully everyone is OK and no damage done. Does anyone know the last time Aroostook had a bona fide tornado?DCNH08-03-2007
Waldo ... I'm unaware of any maps old enough that would mark the Reach. My hunch is it was 1/2 mile downstream of the present Aroostook River Bridge. The old B & A trestle may actually mark the crossing.Steve SutterReach Road08-03-2007
Waldo You go out the Reach Road to get to it. I couldn't resist it, sorry. :DArch08-03-2007
Steve S., or anyone else, for that matter, do you have an idea where "the reach," the place to ford the Aroostook River was located?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME08-03-2007
I can remember it barely and fishing in a boat with my dad under that bridge.. thanks Steve :-)JUnebug08-02-2007
Judy "Junebug" ... Exactly, that's today's Aroostook River Bridge, north of Presque Isle. Maysville (north of the river) was not annexed by Presque Isle (but with Maysville's consent, if not request) until 1883. But long before that, Maysville farmers (or their horses I should say) could ford the river at the "reach" (Reach Road?) to reach town in most months (April and May may have been a bit tough). The bridge was deemed important to local investors for year-round mail delivery, not only to Maysville, but also to the Valley's new town of Van Buren.Steve Sutterhistoric Maysville08-02-2007
Steve wasn't there a covered bridge once over the river by Guerette's? :confused:Junebug Hardy08-02-2007
Folks, to clarify. I have the same sympathy as Marilyn about the deaths and permanent disabilities resulting from yesterday's bridge collapse. I hope you also read in my words dismay that engineers in 1967 would put a well-traveled 1,900 foot span across the Mississippi with nothing under it, to facilitate intermittent barge traffic. A 40-year old bridge is young. The media will soon forget this story.Steve SutterAroostook River Valley08-02-2007
KBB, I should have used the scientific term ... USGS "gage" at Washburn. But this is an excuse for me to send bonus trivia. The original (wooden) Aroostook River Bridge was washed out twice by spring icebergs after its construction in 1858 (1885, 1896). The steel bridge was built in the mid 1930s. Even though a relatively short span, our bridge has concrete supports (with no visible cracks) under it, since there was never any need to barge excess wheat to St. John.Steve SutterReach Road08-02-2007
Steve, I had to read your next to last sentence three times. Surrounded by those from OK and TX, I have picked up on their vernacular, whereby dipstick refers to a personage of questionable intellect or one lacking in common sense. I now understand that you were not using that term in such a context. Or, um...were you?! ;-)KBB08-02-2007
Marilyn I got my copy of Echoes yesterday here in TX.Arch08-02-2007
Whew! Its hot.... Not going to complain too much though, as I know what the alternative is and I am not ready for it. I have been receiving the "Echoes" magazine for a couple years now and am always anxiously waiting for the newest edition. Haven't received my July/August edition yet and was wondering if anyone out there has gotten theirs in the mail yet? Have been watching the CNN channel with updates on the horrible bridge disaster. Very tragic and I feel so bad for the families who have lost relatives and friends and for the people that are missing too.MarilynColchester,Vt08-02-2007
Randy Can you remember when Charlie F lived in the old Joe Webber Farm.Arch08-02-2007
Those crossing the Aroostook River Bridge may notice the river is low for this early August date. However, none of us will ever see a completely bone-dry riverbed. I’m told our rich (and clean) groundwater, in its sand-gravel aquifer, can actually “rise to the occasion” when surface flow gets really low. USGS dip sticks on the river have never read zero. This is today’s COM trivia.Steve Sutterformerly the River Road08-02-2007
See what I mean, can't even spell my own name.Mona08-02-2007
Thanks Randy, I've known those girls for years, Just having a senior moment!Moan08-02-2007
Mona--Her dad was Charlie Finnemore. She has a sister Norma and brother Mike.Randy SmithPresque Isle08-02-2007
I can't for the life of me remember Debbie's maiden name, Her father's name was Charlie, they lived across from Bonanza and i think he was a mechanic.Mona08-02-2007
Debbie is married to my Ex-nextdoor neighbors son. I picked taters for his Dad and Grand for years.Arch08-02-2007
Debbie Sawyer? I knew Debbie Sawyer. She was one of my sisters good friends. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt08-02-2007
Thanks webmaster. I never realized that. :-)Carma08-02-2007
Re: the question about Mapleton Days, there is a letter in the Star Herald from Debbie Sawyer asking for help, seems about several women hav been doing this for 19 years and need the help. If they don't have some positive volunteers by the 15th of August it's off.Mona08-02-2007
Carma, the Fair people have control over where the camera points. I'm hoping (and will request) they point it back toward the Midway soon.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-02-2007
Is the fair cam going to stay on the racetrack? :-)Carma08-02-2007
DG, You are the topic of conversation in my home on a daily basis. The daily trivia emails are discussed here and occasionally answered...... :rolleyes:RonMass.08-02-2007
Tenlee...Hehehehe, makes no difference what you whisper about me over coffee, I love it; at my age any attention is complimentary as long as I'm not on some police "most wanted" list or an eviction notice. Thanks and keep talking.DGPI08-02-2007
I got a shot of the moon at 5 a.m. this morning. I was surprised that I could actually see a crator. :-)CarmaHollis08-02-2007
A short, bobbed tail! Of course, I knew that! :eek: I had just forgotten - been away from the County too long! I do believe I am becoming citified. :-(daisy08-01-2007
DG Your ears had to be ringing cuz we gals talked about you a lot! And you'll never know what we said! hehehe ;-)Tenlee08-01-2007
Pretty cat, Thanks PaulArch08-01-2007
Mona...I really wanted to do coffee with yuz guyz but Peggy would have hanged me; had a handful of patients yet to tend. I truly appreciated the invite. Next time.....DGPI08-01-2007
Daisy/Arch, got this lynx on a game camera last year, a lynx has a black tip tail, bobcat doesn't......Paul CyrP. Isle08-01-2007
Tenlee and I spent two hours at Tim Hortons this morning with Rebecca, Connie Clair and Kim Delano, what a time we had. I hadn't sen Connie in many years, what sweet Young women they are. DG want to leave abd come join us, but his gal in the office dais NO, you have an appointment. The girls were very disappointed DG.Mona08-01-2007
OMW, My attention to detail is why the gov pays me the, um, big bucks. ;-)KBB08-01-2007
KBB, lol, I was wondering when somebody was going to notice that. Just goes to show you how dangerous motorcycle jumping can be! Actually, it has to do with the way I captured the picture....doing a screen capture from a streaming video. Good catch!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-01-2007
O Mighty Webmaster, Regarding the picture of 22305, the question begs to be asked: why is the fellow in the right of the picture decapitated? Is David Coppefield making a <ahem> showing at the Northern Maine Fair? ;-)KBB08-01-2007
Anyone intrested in seeing Puffins at Seal Island on a live cam? Its the neatest thing. www.projectpuffin.org Hope you dont mind me posting this addy webmaster.Carma08-01-2007
anyone remember any old wives tales like my grand ma told my mom..:if a pregnant women sees something that frightened her and she grabs her body the baby can be marked.. like a wine birthmark etc was blamed for a neighbor lady that saw a cat struck by a car grabbed her face and the baby had that when born on his face etc.. research for college on old New England folklore? :confused:sally joTacoma08-01-2007
Daisy Bobcats are also a species of Lynx, you are right about the tufts on the ears but both have them. Good question for Dick DArch08-01-2007
In yesterday's BDN, there was an article on the rescue of a wild cat from drowning. The article said the cat could not be identified. Anyone on here have a way of telling the difference btwn bobcat and lynx ?? I thought that the lynx had ear tuffs and the bobcat did not ... is there a difference btwn them ??daisy08-01-2007
Miles Grant Rd is the first road after the Birchpoint and the Lane homestead so that makes sense.Newt08-01-2007
Newt, the camera is located about halfway between Birch Point and the last camp. Almost directly below the Lane Homestead. Not sure where Miles Grant Rd.Webmaster08-01-2007
Rebecca - Now that sounds like something I would do - I think its related to trying to keep too many balls in the air !! ;-) It sounds as though there is a daily mini-gathering at Horton's, so you should get to see everyone, despite leaving on the 11th !! I am going to remember that location, when I get up home in October. Our upcoming trip is to the southern part of the state, where we need to take care of things related to future house.daisymid atlantic08-01-2007
Looks like the camera for the lake is between Birchpoint and Miles Grant Rd. Is that correct? Hope you get out to do some fishing soon and thanks again.NewtSouthern NH08-01-2007
Newt, glad you are enjoying the site. Welcome aboard! I wish I knew about the fishing this summer but I haven't had any time to try it out!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME08-01-2007
Great site with the live cam. We have a camp on Pleasant Lake. I sent the link to relative who moved to Idaho and now he's homesick. How has the fishing been on Pleasant Lake this summer?NewtSouthern NH08-01-2007
Mona-Thank you :-) Paul C...I'll be laughing all day over that bear/toilet photo...priceless. :DCarmaHollis08-01-2007
Rebecca--The turbines look like they are in a line from the ground. This picture (looking north) shows how scattered they actually are. It will be nice to get a photo sometime without all of the haze. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle08-01-2007
Carma, The sunset photo is beautiful, thanks for sharing.Mona08-01-2007
looks like junior hit the sauce a little too hard......... Carma, eagles start changing to adult colors in the 3rd thru 5th year Rebecca, and or anyone else, stop if in the area and I'll show you around, cell 227-0470 might even see a bear !!Paul CyrP. Isle08-01-2007
Good Morning, well, I got here and going to Tim's this morning - the mountain is not that bad as I look out the window at them all none moving and I did hear some sound one time so there is a reason for the whiring sound as it is not all the time. OK - Daisy, this is for you - CJ and I planned the reunion member? Well I WON'T BE HERE - my tickets are for loading my butt in Bangor on the morning of the 11th and I can't get out of here after that for days - I'M SUCH A BONEHEAD! I hope you all have fun without me and I was not behind Slopes closing so you wouldn't have a place to go. Only BC could have made that happen. Paul, drove by your spread and am going to attempt to pickup the calendars today.RebeccaMars Hill Mountain08-01-2007
Paul C-Nice photo in today's email. I never realized that Eagles grew so fast! Hard to believe that bird is that size already. When do you see the white feathers around the face? How old before that happens?CarmaHollis08-01-2007
P Burtt-I dont know much about global warming but I do notice some hideous looking bugs that ive never seen before in the last couple of years. If it is global warming, we can expect Scorpions maybe in the next 20 years LOLCarma08-01-2007
nice pic'Bob H08-01-2007
CARMA Thank God for Global Warming, eh? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
Nice sunset tonight :-)CarmaHollis07-31-2007
I checked Slopes tonight and it's still open contrary to the early-morning rumor. I'll keep checking...........DGPI07-31-2007
CORRECT. HEART DISEASE IS THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF FOLKS. AS MY DOCTOR TOLD ME A FEW WEEKS AGO, SMOKING IS ONE OF THE MAIN CONTRIBUTORS TO HEART DISEASE. ITS RIGHT UP THERE WITH OVEREATING ETC. SMOKERS LOVE TO PUT THERE HEAD IN THE SAND ABOUT SMOKING AND HEALTH. I KNOW I DID FOR A LONG TIME. I HAVE HEARD ALL THE ARGUMENTS BY SMOKERS ABOUT SMOKING. MY FAVORITE IS: PEOPLE THAT DON'T SMOKE CAN GET LUNG CANCER. TRUE BUT THEY DIDN'T BOTHER TO CHECK OUT THE PERCENTAGES. SMOKERS ARE AT A VERY SIGNIFICANT HIGHER RISK FOR IT. LIKE I STATED BEFORE: PEOPLE THAT ARE ADDICTED TO SOMETHING WILL SAY OR DO ANYTHING TO JUSTIFY IT. ITS TRUE WHETHER ITS DRUGS, TOBACCO, CAPTAIN MORGAN(MY FAVORITE) OR CHEESEBURGERS AND FRIES. OOPS!! THIS BELONGS IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM. SORRY, WILL DO BETTER NEXT TIME.LLOYDOHIO07-31-2007
And anotherWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-31-2007
Right now on the FairCam....motorcycle jumping!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-31-2007
;-)It's been hot and humid here for the past few days but it looks like fair week might happen with less rain then it usually has over the years.Carma07-31-2007
Smokers pay enough in taxes to afford them some consideration..smokers and drinkers pay a pretty hefty "sin" tax in addition to the normal tax burden that we all have. This puts the government and the companies involved squarely in a role as drug dealers..they know they can charge anything they want and a certain percent of the poulation will be unable or unwilling to quit. This is a very lucrative position and one that despite all the eyewash they/we are not likely to relenquish.Bobby C.07-31-2007
Mona ... You're right, inside and air conditioned. After the "meeting," for a few dollars at the adjoining door, they would have a sandwich and soft drink buffet standing by. DG, are you in charge?Steve SutterPI07-31-2007
CARMA That was nice of you not to be rude. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
P Burtt...not to be rude or anything but dont you ever get tired shoving your beliefs down other peoples throats? Enough already...how's the weather?Carma07-31-2007
And, Arch... I already told you what my rationale was concerning gun laws. We had a long discussion on it on the Discussion Pages. It's still up there if you're interested. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
ARCH Of course, then, you agree that fat people - who are surely answerable for their own unhealthy state - should "take responsibility for their own health problems" as well (considering that heart disease and not lung cancer is the greater killer in this country). Not to mention athletes, drivers, etc, whose activities also put them inordinately at risk of injury. Also, in the differentials of health care costs, it is the aged who demand the greatest percentage (by a LARGE margin) and, as we know, heavy smokers don't get old. So, let's see, the Arch-Clinton "Universal" Health Plan would be restricted only to young, unathletic, non-smoking, skinny, citizens who use mass transit. All others... fend for yourselves!! Is that plan? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
You have to reserve the covered table at Mantle Lake and I for one really don't want to be outside in this heat. My two cents worth. The room at the covention center is free also, but would need to be reserved.Mona07-31-2007
Saturday August 11th, at Mantle Lake Park? Why not? There's at least one shelter there in case of pouring down rain. No charge to get in. Noon? Bring some wholesome food. Just a thought.Steve S.Reach Road07-31-2007
BC I agree with P BURTT on a thing or two but as I told him even they are debatable. His complaint about smoking is valid, but only if smokers take responsibility for their own health problems caused by smoking and not expect the rest of us to foot them with higher premiums. Another of his complaints is undue government meddling in things that are already highly controlled ie. guns. As I said, even that is debatable. I will agree on that but I want him to tell me what the rationale is in having the right to own a Ma Deuce or a Barrett. When you and I were younger those were classified as destructive devices. For every gun yoyo there are several bleeding hearts who want to take our rights away. I classify anyone who has weapons and a high profile "we gotta right to em" as a gun yoyo. Keep yer butt down and yer weapon clean and your mouth shut is my philosophy.Arch07-31-2007
Gees, I needed a laugh. Thanks, Bobby. That "nothing" comment worked. If I had been drinking soda, it would have come out my nose....KBB07-31-2007
Bobby, your entries usually make me chuckle. :-)Tenlee07-31-2007
Yah! Our tribal infighting is supposed to be entertaining and moderately silly bordering on ridiculous. Without P.Burtt we'd be nothing. With him ..we are next to nothing. Re Slopes Why not bring some drinks and food to share and to Mantle Lake on Saturday..if it rains..finish up at DG's house or Pauls shop. ;-)Bobby C.07-31-2007
Never dined at Slopes (just attended a farm seminar). But when I read in the SH that principals imported a chef, I wondered ... to a town of under 10,000?Steve SMaysville07-31-2007
I for one am not surprised that Slopes closed, there were issues there one being how they paid the help. And yes an upscale resturant can make it here, but they have to meet two very important thing, GOOD FOOD and GOOD SERVICE. When we got to Yorks and pay $40 to $50 for a meal and the place is full, that answers the question, and Long lake Sporting club Charges $65 for a lobster dinner with a wait of up to 2 hours.Mona07-31-2007
Bobby C. and DG and Arch ARE com ..P Burtt! they have been loyal supporters and kept it going along with Jeff's Tolerance we all enjoy them :DJudy H.07-31-2007
OK then.. it got translated as a swear word.. V I A G R A I said.Bobby C.07-31-2007
RE..22283 BH Wait a minit!! It's the #@*%! that's supposed to be made out of concrete!Bobby C.07-31-2007
Burrt's right about what Arch? About discussion being a free for all? or about his bieng a pain in the wings ..the things I post are inscrutilble and not up for discussion of any kind. My comments are very deep and are eggstracted frum ancient truths and shall stand furever as examples of absolute truth as it is best portrayed.. through well crafted contradiction and general foolin' around. Like right now I'm watching Gene Autry on TV to get back in touch with my roots. Afterwards I'm goin' outside and play Border Patrol and Mexicans with the kids and make use of my ancient skills to win. :-)Bobby C.07-31-2007
RE: Slopes The last time I was in that restaurant was in spring 2005. The atmosphere was lovely; actually very grand for the County, but the service was slow & unprofessional* and the food was barely passable. *At one time in my life I supported my children by waiting on tables, so I know where of I speak.daisy07-31-2007
Sorry to hear about Slopes. Hope it's not true. But I wouldn't be surprised if it is. Every time I drive by that place there are hardly any cars in the driveway. And when they started closing down for lunch, I thought it might be leading to this. It is a really nice restaurant and atmosphere. My friends have always said it won't last because they violated the Rule of 5. That is, for a restaurant to survive in Aroostook County they must give people: 5 pounds or more of food in under 5 minutes for $5 or less. Too bad.Guest07-31-2007
60 mins sunday showed counterfit medcations in our pharmacies advil made from road paint and lipitor from concreteBHWA.07-31-2007
P BURTT Usted tiene razon. :-)Arch07-31-2007
Waldo, were you able to get photos? Sounds like an awesome sight! Was great seeing you and your wife, and I'll answer your email in the near future.Tenlee07-31-2007
Waldo, It was so nice to vist with you folks and meet meta and dick Delong, also enjoying the good music with you. had some of that good coffee this morning. That must have been quite a sight to see three fawns. Hope to see you in Oct.Mona07-31-2007
ARCH Everything is debatable... that's the fun, n'est-ce pas? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
Sunday morning, while heading into Presque Isle and Tim Horton's to see who was there, we saw an interesting sight. On the Houlton Road (Route 1), about a half-mile south of the Aroostook State Park (Echo Lake) turnoff, a doe with THREE fawns crossed the road in front of us. -First time we've seen one with that many babies. -Found Dick Delong and some good coffee at Horton's, by the way.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-31-2007
GWEN It's my usual schtik... according to Daisy, I'm the fly buzzing annoyingly around the stage at The Arch and Bobby Show. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
P BURTT You have me in the wrong pew so to speak. I hope that I am neither left or right, I am an old fogey that has a strong sense of what is right or wrong, right or wrong as it may be. I believe that some things are sacred, such as the bible and the flag, I was taught that there was a way that they should be treated and throwing them in the toilet or desecrating them by burning (incorrectly) or trampling them underfoot was not in those teachings. I know that you have the right to do things like that but I also believe that there are moral boundaries and doing such things are stepping over those boundaries just because the Constitution says that you can does not in any way shape or form make it right. As I said, in your first post that you have a couple of very valid points but even those are debatable.Arch07-31-2007
Glad to see "no use for them" (rock walls) just pulled into the lead (or a tie) on the poll. It would clinch this correct answer if the webmaster would just change my initial vote that there aren't enough suitable rocks here.Steve SutterPI07-31-2007
Hello fellow county folk. I was just up visiting my folks and discovered this web site. I now live in Atlanta and don't get home very often but it is always nice when I do. DavidDavid DriscollAtlanta GA07-31-2007
MONA I never like disagreeing with you so, even though we may be at odds concerning the war and on the general legacy of this administration (and even there we may agree on more points than you think), it's nice to be on the same side for this one. This "banning" craze is becoming dangerously acceptable... even trendy. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
It does not bother me that restaurants have smoking and no smoking sections. I just sit in the no smoking and I never even notice the smoke in the other section. I think they should keep it this way instead of completely banning it altogether. On another note, I'm using butter again instead of margarine and it sure makes my toast taste better. :-)pacNashville, TN07-31-2007
Phil, I did go back and read the entries in the discussion forum, also replied to Flyrod's Jan. entry. There are people out there that will try to ban everything they don't like, the worst is we let them.Mona07-31-2007
LLOYDOHIO If you go to the Discussions Page, and click on the "General Discussions" link, one of the topics there is "Smoking in These United States". Take a look. Wouldn't mind another opinion These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
The length of that last posting was for BOBBY (although I find it a wicked bit o' irony that Bobby, of all people, is complaining about how much I write). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
ARCH The reason that I didn't mention WHAT the book was is that, in this country, it shouldn't matter. In the Land of the Free, if you want to flush a book, or burn a book, or spit on a book, or even praise a book, it should NOT matter if that book is the Koran, the Bible, Huckleberry Finn, or Lady Chatterly's Lover. Like many of the Left, Arch, you are confusing the government with the People. Even while the government is of, by, and for the People, the People enjoy certain rights as individuals that the government does not. One of those rights of the individual is the right to disdain whatever he wants to disdain - even a religion - and to speak openly of that disdain. You disdain Bush: you, therefore, may spit on his picture and flush it in the toilet (and even call him, um, cleverly a "Shrub"). You should NOT be arrested for this and charged with a crime (other than, perhaps, littering). What is frightening is that you seem to think it is reasonable for the government to flush those rights. And THAT, Arch, is what will lead to those happy times of which you speak. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
I don't think Tim Horton's is big enought really. Guess it depends on how many people are attending.Tenlee07-31-2007
As Mutley used to say, *^&%$# Rottenratzafratzit @#%$^ Guess you will have to change the meeting place. Let me know. Tim Hortons? ;-)Arch07-31-2007
DG,The P.I. Convention center has a nice small room will handle 25 to 30 as I recall. Can't think of any other place right off.Mona07-31-2007
Arch....your design just might have lots its way if Slopes is closed.DGPI07-31-2007
NEWS FLASH...It's been rumored for a while that Slopes was about to close its doors. I heard just 1/2 hour ago that the closing has taken place. I'll check it out when I go back to work....DGPI07-31-2007
ARCH we just looked at the com.. stuff hope you got or get something for your design! ;-)JUdy Hardy07-31-2007
Flyrod, I am sorry I did mean Lloyd, As I said it was really early. I hadn't had enough coffee, but I went T.H. and now I'm ok for the rest of the day.Mona07-31-2007
I must be too old, Flyrod, 'cause I am not familiar with that song ! ;-) What I do know - in my advanced age - is that I do not wear advertising on my clothing!!!!! :eek:daisy07-31-2007
DAISY - I think the answer to the product line lies in the STYX song ..."T-t-t-too much time on my hands...." ;-)FLYROD07-31-2007
MONA - You may have me confused with another entry... Or answered one of my posts from the discussion forums... either way, all I talk about on this main guestbook are peaceful, harmless, non-threatening subjects, like moose, deer, flowers, bloodsuckers (OK, maybe I pushed the envelope a little with that one) but I'm a kinder, gentler poster, now! :DFLYROD07-31-2007
Just noticed the COM products link. Is that for real? Who gets the profits from the sales? Free advertising for Slopes?daisy07-31-2007
Insults illegal? If I were to say.. Um..something like.. "P.Burtt is promoting Anarchy on The Crown and has smoked one too many cigars "..do you think the authorities would extradike him back to he county and also have me brought up to testify at his trial? It would save me having to buy a plane ticket and I would have a place to stay.Prolly some kind of safehouse. I was forced to grind all the points off of my knives years ago and my kitchen drawers are subject to regular inspection by some really sinister individuals. However, I like the "Big Brother" idea. I find the attention flattering. I'm job security for those guys.I keep about a hundred professional "Watchers" busy all by myself. The fines are a big problem tho. P.S. I tried to make this longer than one of P.Burtts posts but I run out of stuff to say.Bobby C.07-31-2007
Okay, so I am going to inject something completely OFF SUBJECT !! In today's Sun Journal there is a story of a quilt that was originally made in the town of Otisfield, Maine, back in the 1800s. That quilt was evidently gifted to someone from the community who was leaving the area. It was recently sold at auction to a man who was interested enough to do some research on the names shown on the quilt. He contacted Otisfield's Historical Society and gifted the quilt back to them. Full circle. Now, we all should keep the story in mind, when we say things, because it is not just quilts that come full circle - sometimes its our words or actions.daisymid atlantic07-31-2007
Arch, I want you to know I wasn't agreeing in the the book flushing or burning anyones bible, all religions should be honored, no matter what you believe, thats called freedom of Religion, However ours is being trampled on very often.Mona07-31-2007
Flyrod, Whats just as bad as smoke in your face is sitting beside someone at a concert where no drinking is allowed and their "water bottle " is full of booze, then trying to breath through the fumes and put up with the idiot. Most of the smokers I know are pretty considerate of others, drunks are not! As for your second statement, it really won't matter who is in office in 2009, it's a total disaster now and politicians have one goal in mind, their big fat pension. These are heavy subjects for so early in the morning.Mona07-31-2007
P BURTT You have a couple of very valid points in your rant but I think that if you are going to tell a story you should tell the whole story. The BOOK that you refer to is the Islamic holy book. Be careful how you trivialize it and say that it is not against the law or it was just free speech because it could have been a Bible. I wonder if you would have trivialized it as just a book. Because you and a zillion other people have come to view all Muslims as terrorists that is not a valid reason to trivialize them or their religion. You and all that think like you should be careful not to support thinking and believing like that or it will go back to the times like it was between 1933-1945 when people were persecuted for their religion and beliefs. Thinking like that led to the Holocaust and we dont want that again.Arch07-31-2007
How many times must people be reminded to have your political discussions in the discussion forum and not the guestbook? I was enjoying reading all the entries up til now :-(Guest for today07-31-2007
P. Burtt, I don't often agree with you , but you have things about right. There are 2 letters to the Editor in the BDN today, one on the ever popular subject of global warming , the other Re: The Decider, opps, dictator.Mona07-31-2007
P.BURTT, I AGREE WITH YOU. WHEN THE SOCIALIST DEMOCRATS TAKE OVER THE WHITEHOUSE IN 2009, IT WILL JUST GET WORSE. NOT THAT BUSHY AND HIS CHRONIES ARE GREAT BUT WE ARE HEADED FOR A "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING" TYPE OF GOVERNMENT. IT COULD BE A NAZI GERMANY TYPE COUNTRY BUT IT WILL PROBABLY BE EVEN WORSE MORE LIKE ENGLAND IS TODAY. ENGLAND IS NOW TRYING TO OUTLAW POINTED KNIVES EVEN FOR KITCHEN USE. ENGLAND HAS A POLICY NOW OF SENDING PEOPLE TO JAIL JUST FOR SAYING SOMETHING INSULTING TO ANYONE ABOUT ANYTHING. ON THE OTHER HAND, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BLOW SMOKE IN OUR FOOD AND FACES IN PUBLIC PLACES GET WHAT THEY DESERVE.LLOYDOHIO07-31-2007
PBurt.... where did that come from? :rolleyes:Gwen07-31-2007
Let’s see.... it’s a crime to smoke in public (even in a PRIVATELY-OWNED business)... there is a popular movement to disarm the populace.... there is a popular movement to rid the culture of religion... the new In-Thing to do is to ban whatever you don't like or find annoying... and now a man in New York has been arrested and charged with a FELONY HATE-CRIME for flushing a BOOK down a toilet. A book! Sounds like a George Orwell novel, or Germany circa 1939 to me. The Thought-Police are out in force. Welcome to America in the New Millenium: Land of Controlling Intolerance and Home of Safety For Everyone, Freedom for None. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-31-2007
Paul. I enjoyed the air view of the fair and also got to see my sisters house on the very left edge of the picture. Not a full shot but enough to tell its hers. Thanks. Steve: Our fair starts August 25th and goes to September 3rd this year.MarilynColchester, Vt07-30-2007
Steve: Essex Jct is located about eight miles east of Burlington, Vt and town of Essex in Essex county, N.Y. across the lake is a little south of us. We can take the ferry in Burlington and go across to New York,land in Port Kent and drive to Essex which isn't too far away.MarilynColchester, Vt07-30-2007
Marilyn, The fair there where you are sounds more like ours used to be, They have two really good fairs in Maine one is the Bluehill Fair and Fryburg. I know several people from Presque Isle that go to them, But everything is quite expensive for anyone with a family.Mona07-30-2007
flew over the fair this evening.........Paul CyrP. Isle07-30-2007
Marilyn ... Is Essex Junction, VT across Lake Champlain from Essex County, NY? Fairs in our Northeast region should be in early September.Steve SutterAroostook07-30-2007
We go to the Essex Jct. Exposition just a couple miles from us and it is a very nice fair with a lot of different things going on to attract all ages. Midway is set up on two ovals, one inside the other. They also offer some very good concerts, and there are a lot of agricultural activities too. On Sept. 2nd, you can see Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Faron Young. Cheapest ticket starts at $48. The fair is getting so expensive, $10.00 for adults and I believe $6.00 for children over a certain age and $4.00 to park your car. I know a lot of families with children that have to pass it up because of the entrance fees, parking and the cost of rides and food. We usually go once and just walk around, check out all the exhibits and visit with friends and EAT. Sometimes we also take in the small agricultural fairs at adjoining towns during the summer. They are cheaper and just as much fun, If our fair keeps raising the prices, it won't be long and their attendance will drastically drop.MarilynColchester, Vt07-30-2007
OB, Carma and Randy...Yup, the photo was the World of Mirth unloading down on Chapman at the B&A Station.... BTW...I'm taking requests for old-time photos and will post them on my COM site after its constructed. Okay, Webmaster, I'm ready to post.DGPI07-30-2007
well Carma and O B I don't know which fair is better ours here in Pierce County Wa. or Aroostook Co. Me. we have wall to wall nose to butt people here at the fair.. so go which is best?JH07-30-2007
OB...it seems that no matter what time you look at the cam..noone is at the fair...remember when there was so many people that you almost touched while walking from the grandstand thru the medway? My friends who are not going to the fair say it is because of the price they charge you and only a couple of rides offered to the teens and nothing else. The price of Cotton Candy is about the same price as the admission.Carma07-30-2007
Bobby C. ... Just dawned on me. I bet more than a few Redcoats were picked off from behind New England's stone walls.Steve SutterPI07-30-2007
Yeah Steve, but musket balls are even smaller than Aroostook County rocks and they don't stack any too easy either. Plus there wuz probably a shortage due to the Civil War. I see your point tho'. A basket full of musket balls would be a lot more easier to handle than a big rock and in the event of a war with your nieghbor it would be a plus to have the ammunition be made of the same stuff as your cover.Bobby C.07-30-2007
What is a MD520 and a B59 ThanksGuestbook reader07-30-2007
Can't vote twice, but now I think Aroostook farmers had no need for rock fences (and had better uses for their time). Those near-useless walls that stand in southern New England were probably built as a custom, and may have served in the early years to keep wandering cattle and sheep off the property. A musket ball would have been cheaper.Steve SutterPI07-30-2007
OB, There are events going on but the midway doesn't open until 4pm.Mona07-30-2007
Pauls eagle chicks had "first flight" Found 1000 feet from nest. I remember my first flight..It was in a MD 20/20 and I was found a lot further from the nest than that..by gum. I was working for Pratt und Whitney Aircraft at the time and almost got fired for test flying a competitors aircraft and wreckless endangering of cumpany secrits.Bobby C.07-30-2007
I'm guessing "unsuitable" rocks on today's poll. Many pioneers came here when they learned there were fewer rocks in the Aroostook Valley than in southern Maine and the rest of New England ... and it was only 50 cents an acre. They still dug up some back strainers (even for the oxen) on their new farms.Steve SutterPI07-30-2007
Doesn't look like anyone is at the fair!OBMO07-30-2007
Waldo you and Arch would know more about that Plane than any of us yunins I am 23 and only just now toured the "Flight Museum" at Boeing and as you said B 59 was bomber BUT out here everything is BOEING ha ha.. but the planes on display and pictures show the enola gay..as a Boeing plane made in part in Martins plant.. can you imagine naming anything that "MACHO" GAY in this day and age? Thanks Arch and WaldoSally JoKent. Seattle Tacoma area07-30-2007
Ya know, Arch, going on eBay is addictive!! I just spent an hour on there looking through things - again !! Also, today's Portland Press Herald has an article on stone walls being sold off for other uses. Does anyone know if stone walls in Maine are considered a monument? Our home in Naples was surrounded by stone walls that had been disturbred to build the foundation and chimneys of the house; not our doing, done before we bought. Aroostook County farmers did not have time to build the walls, from what I understand, so we have rock piles (or used to). What happens to the rocks that are removed from the fields each year now?daisymid atlantic07-30-2007
DAISY Look under Aroostook County and check out the old timey credit reports for buisnesses. It doesnt show any, just a representative sample but it does list all the businesses in any given town.Arch07-30-2007
Greetings, I was just on eBay and stumbled across a seller who has multiple yearbooks for sale - from all over the state of Maine - quite a few from Aroostook. I cannot recall the years or towns (too much info viewed), but do recall one/two from Mars Hill. Seller is marthemona if anyone is interested.daisymid atlantic07-30-2007
DG: That is the World of Mirth being unloaded at the Chapman street location where all the potato houses used to be. Sure was exciting to watch that operation.OBMO07-30-2007
I think your right Randy, it looks like the tracks crossing by the Knights lodge behind the church. ;-)Carma07-30-2007
DG--re; 22220. Is that the Chapman street B&A crossing?Randy SmithPresque Isle07-30-2007
Tenlee,, You spoke of the Tim Horton's. As you know they originated in Canada. They have become quite a social gathering place clear across the country. I live in a town about the size of Presque Isle and there are 7 Tim Horton's here. There are early morning gatherings to late night ones. Replaced the old Ice Cream parlors lolRADNS07-30-2007
Steve S....call me at the office today anytime. 764-3185DGPI07-30-2007
From the "Where IZ IT?" Dept., here's a 1954 photo. Recognize the exact place?DGPI07-30-2007
Nate Grass.......thank you so much for saying hello at Tim Horton's! I saw others that I thought I recognized, but I left the county in 1979 and wow! Hard to remember. I appreciate that you acknowledged and spoke to me. What a great place Tim Horton's Presque Isle is aye? lolTenlee07-30-2007
Sally Jo, I guess I should have said you would have been right if you were talking about civilian, commercial aircraft, such as the B727, B747, MD80, MD520, etc. The Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force use a designation system that makes perfect sense, but the Navy encodes theirs into a string of letters so only "squids" will know what they're talking about. The rest of us stand around with dumb looks on our face.Waldo again...07-29-2007
Waldo Also on those WWII aircraft the first number in the tail # was the year of manufacture ie Glacier Girl tail # 17630-mfg 1941Arch07-29-2007
OOOOOPS all these years I thought MD was Mad Dog 20/20, I'll be danged I wuz wrong. ;-)Arch07-29-2007
About the atomic-bombing B-29s, if the Enola Gay bombed Hiroshima, then Bock's Car was the one that bombed Nagasaki. For what it's worth, the "B" in B-29 (or B-17, B-52, B-2, etc.) stands for "bomber." During WW2, there were so many companies building another company's design of aircraft that usually the manufacturer ID was encoded into the designation with another letter. For instance, the old Navy aircraft, the TBF / TBM was designed by Grumman and built by them (TBF) but was also built later on by General Motors (TBM.) Now, isn't that just a whole lot more than you really needed or wanted to know?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-29-2007
B 29 ..B stands for Boeing! MD stands for Mc Donald Douglas!Sally JoKent07-29-2007
Renton Plant is here in Seattle area and Parts in Connecticut from Pratt and whitney are on planes built in other areas poor guys must one of you always be Right? :DGwenSeattle07-29-2007
Bob H She was built by Martin in Omaha under contract to Boeing. Boeing had two plants, Renton and Wichita Kan.Arch07-29-2007
she was a beauty and the book is a great read!Bob H.07-29-2007
Yes Arch at the Boeing plant there too!Bob H07-29-2007
The Enola Gay was a B29.Wendy Leedy07-29-2007
The Enola Gay was the plane that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945.Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL07-29-2007
Bob H Check your facts, it was built by Glen Martin Co. out of Omaha Neb.Arch07-29-2007
This book is on E bay.. but we built it here at Boeing! :-)Bob H.07-29-2007
WITHOUT SEARCHING!!! Can anyone tell me the name of the plane that bombed Nagasaki JapanArch07-29-2007
That is the plane that bombed Hiroshima JapanArch07-29-2007
ANYONE EVER HEAR OF THIS PLANE? Enola Gay? :confused:BOB H.wa.07-29-2007
To relieve everyone's suspense, I won (on ebay) both the 1903 and 1923 USDA Yearbooks. Great reading ahead!Steve SPI07-29-2007
Im thinking it is a woodcock cause the only place there is water near me is the Poland Springs Plant and snipes are more apt to go near ponds and such. Whatever it was, I am surprised that I havent seen it before on this 1 acre wooded lot. Thanks everyone for your input. :-)Carmahollis07-29-2007
Hi daisy... right now I have an ebay bid open on the 1923 USDA Yearbook of Agriculture. (I now have an almost complete set from 1849 to 1949.) Wonder if the PI Historical Society would offer shelf space.Steve SPI07-29-2007
Thanks, Steve. I just typed in Maine farms and got a list of items. It always amazes me how many ways one can locate various items on that site. I also should have known Arch would have been in the mix ... the man should do research on the net for a living, 'cause he is so good a locating things !! :Ddaisy07-29-2007
Carma ... the bird may be a "snipe." I may have to buy a bird book to supplement "Weeds of the Northeast."Steve SutterPI07-29-2007
Daisy ... I think it was Bobby C. (maybe Arch) who tipped us about the Presque Isle Memorial Works ledger set on ebay. Generally, I just key in "agriculture" and "books," and have minimal competition on even 99 cent items. I still have to pay the shipping. The folks at the Post Office now proceed to the back when they see me come in.Steve SutterPI07-29-2007
Arch-at first I told my husband it was a pheasant and used my electronic zoom to get a closer look, when I uploaded the photo thats when I saw the long beak and was confused after that lolCarmaHollis07-29-2007
CARMA They are a very shy bird and are camouflaged real well. They feed in the evenings and if you look real close you will see them feeding in soft ground, with their heads just a bobbing. They probe underground for slugs, worms and etc. If you scare them up their is no mistaking them, they come up at the last minute under your feet and straight up almost like a Pheasant. Could be feeding in the sand in your horseshoe pit.Arch07-29-2007
Thanks Ron and Arch. Ive never seen one with a bill so long before. its been sitting down at my horseshoe pit for a couple of days now but flys off when you wanna get a closer look.Carma07-29-2007
Steve Sutter, this is a personal question about your eBay habits. While I am on that site frequently, I do not recall seeing the item you and DG had a shared interest in. What do you type into search to locate pieces of hx like that? Thanks.daisy07-29-2007
to Bobby C. We stay at the Northeastland all the time when we come up. Rooms are huge. They do need to update the rooms a little even with just new bedspreads. Other than the the food always good. Now, I think the Fair should be in mid Sept. when it cools down a little. :D :D Right now it is 87 here. May reach 90 not to bad for this time of the year for us. Have a great week-end all..Sally (Sarah) (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.07-29-2007
RON You are right, it is a woodcock or maybe its very close cousin a snipe.Arch07-29-2007
Carma, Looks like a woodcock. They are sometimes called a timberdoodle.RonMass.07-29-2007
What is it?? Ive never seen this bird before, anyone know what kind it is? Photo kind if blurry.Carma07-29-2007
Hello, I hope this is working now.Debra M. JohnsonGainesville, FL07-29-2007
I was just on the Northeastland Hotel website. This is what they got. FREE Wireless Internet Snowmobile Trail to downtown. Full Dining Coppers Lounge Remote Control Cable TV, Free HBO, Fitness room Ample parking Direct dial free local calls Fax available AmX VISA MC DISC Coffee Makers Hair Dryers Irons & Ironing Boards It's the snowmobile trail to downtown one that I can't figure out. Unless you grab the Ironing Board and slide down the stairs to Maine Street. Yup..that's what I'm gonna do.Bobby C.07-29-2007
By the looks of the cam, I dont think anyone is missing much of the fair. Is that big wheel the only ride there for the teens? It looks empty. I can remember when there wasnt any spaces between the booths/games/rides and now it is spread out to "look" the part. :-(Carma07-29-2007
Steve S....We're donating our copies of the P.I. Memorial Works ledgers to the P.I. Hist. Soc. also....DGPI07-29-2007
Man, it seemed like every time I looked around at Tim Horton's this morning I saw someone else I knew. Frank Moran (PIHS '57)was there, as well as a few others whose names I've forgotten. -Sorry for the senior moment, folks. Horton's obviously needs a larger visiting area. --Oops! I mean dining area. Heard a lot of good bluegrass at Fort Fairfield, too. It's been a fun visit, but we have to head back home Sunday afternoon.Waldo LibbyPQI until Sunday...07-28-2007
DG ... about that item I outbidded you on on ebay (Presque Isle Memorial Works sales record, 1904-1909). I will definitely donate it to the Presque Isle Historical Society. I'm now a life member. Should have joined much earlier.Steve SutterReach Road07-28-2007
Would you believe that it is 85 here and 85 up in P.I. Man to hot for a fair. I look at the Fair Cam looks kinda empty. Hope people come out later on. Wish I was there. Have a great week-end everyone. Paul your pictures are really priceless. I love those Bears. Sometimes they look a little to friendly with there friend there LOL... :DSally (Sarah)Mandeville, La.07-28-2007
er...re: 22176. Sorry, Bobby.Randy SmithPresque Isle07-28-2007
Bobby C.--re: 22178. What is the surprise here? Everyone knew it would happen-----Paul recorded it last summer. After No. 9 Mtn., Haystack iz next---only a memory to be left, crushed under the 5280 ft. high peak moving towards Loring AFB. Global warming unchecked. :-)Randy07-28-2007
NLG 22162 Be careful,you are giving away your age ! Besides that, you have caused me to lose faith in "The Good Guy's"!!! Breaking ranks in the HONOR SYSTEM---- You of All people!!!! Hope you are enjoying your week end. See summer has finally arrived in the county!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla07-28-2007
In the summer of 57 or 58..I was working at the pool and also for Harold Cranes but the fair came to town and I thought I could make a few extra bucks by going out there and help put up some shows or rides or something. The guy who owned the snake show hired us and we started putting the panels together..it was a hard job but we got it done. When we finished we couldn't find the guy anywhere and nobody out there was helpful either..We went home and came back that night when the shows were open and BINGO there he was. He refused to pay us so we called him a crook and said we were going to get some more guys and tear his show down and kick his a$$. He said if we called him a crook again he would sue our parents. Finally he went to one of the cashiers and got a couple rolls of dimes and paid us. We let it go at that.Bobby C.07-28-2007
JRC, Missed you and Robin, but got to meet Mete and Peggy, Waldo and his wife were at the B.G. Festival last night and sat near us so we've had quite a visit with them. I also met Dick Delong, he had to leave for a tour around the City, it was great and will meet some others this week on Wed.Mona07-28-2007
This is too strange fur me..Katahdin is just gone..I mean the sky seems blue with a few clouds but the mountain is gone. We ALL know it was getting closer,Paul poved that ages ago.. but this sudden and radical shift is simply unbelievabule. Do you think it migrated right around the cam and iz on the other side of it?Bobby C.07-28-2007
I just retuned from Tim Horton's with my wife and we had the opportunity to talk with Waldo L and Mehta (from COM) along with Peggy Nichols. We had an excellent conversation, it was excellent to see these folks. Fair: My mother used to talk about the days when she and her sister attended the fair (which would probably have been in the 30's). They would put up a tent in the infield stay overnight a couple of nights, they attended the fair for approximately 3 days.JRCPI07-28-2007
I rember when the World of Mirth arrived from the Bangor Fair late sunday nite and was amazed to see it up and running monday morning.kap07-28-2007
I remember going to watch the fair unload at the train station in the mid forties and they used the elephants to help sometimes. Was quite thrilling to see those huge animals move and lift the heavy stuff.MarilynColchester, Vt07-28-2007
Does anyone remember the huge crowds when the fair arrived by train and they were unloading the flat cars down off Chapman street? Those little tugs that pulled the wagons off were awesome.OBMO07-28-2007
:D Great job on the new web cams, you're up there with NBC and ABC, thanks...JoeClearwater .... FL07-28-2007
This one sort of reminded me of Bonnie & Clyde ;-)Carma07-28-2007
Bobby..they sure had some oldies there but we got there as alot of them were leaving. I'm hoping next Friday I will get there sooner as I think there is a yellow/white car that you mentioned that I see once in a while in Waterboro (edsel) spelling might be wrong. I wonder if it is original or a kit...hard to tell nowadays.CarmaHollis07-28-2007
Carma RE car. My dad had an Oldsmobile just like that..some kids families had Mercs ,some Buicks and Fords ect. We would spend endless hours arguing whos car wuz the fastest.(had no idea what we were talking about)Then along came Wes Dobson and bought one of the first Edsels which blew everything else on Main Street away an ended the argument for awhile. Till it caught fire one day that is. Right on Main street ..it caught fire ..yup.Bobby C.07-28-2007
No matter how much better the fair is this year, Houlton has the best idea of each paying one flat fee to enter. From there everything requires no tickets for rides or sideshows. Stay all day if you choose. All the events are free once inside the gate. Also very clean.DGPI07-28-2007
RAD....Melissa. right? Come see me...DGPI07-28-2007
DG and Dan E Yup, You guys are certainly right. No Dick ,was probably living out on the Reach Rd by then. Going up to Caribou Aug 4th for Brenda's daughters wedding. Will drop in if time permits.RADNS07-28-2007
I thought tonight's sunset was nice.Carma07-27-2007
Took this photo tonight at the Blast From The Past Rest. This club gets together every Friday night and shows off its Cars. This one was my favorite.CarmaHolis07-27-2007
Northern Maine Fair Trivia: In the late '50s and early '60's while I was working at the Northern National Bank, I remember some merchants would allow their employees to take Wed. afternoons off, with pay, IF they wanted to attend the Fair. It was an honor system but we (the young ones) always took advantage of it. The community support for the Fair was great in those days.NLGPQI07-27-2007
I lucked out and never had to pay to get into the fair. My parents had a food booth and then later on my mom worked at the State Street gate and my dad ran the Security Booth and then we had a racehorse or two in the mix so I always had a "reason" to be there :p My mom however never appreciated it when I brought along 10 of my friends to get in with me after dark...lolCarmaHollis07-27-2007
Ron ... Yes, they appeared "late" middle age. I bet they were paid minimum wage.Steve SutterReach Road07-27-2007
Steve, I didn't know that Potato Service had guards that were that old!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.07-27-2007
Thanks Karen. Evidently, the "wrong" Karen. Tom Costello and I never snuck into the Fair, but several times we slipped into the Potato Service plant. Security guards were my current age, with pot bellies to match, so escaping them on foot was easy.Steve SutterPI07-27-2007
Steve I never lived there. I do have brothers Mike Brian Jim and Craig. One sister Renee.Karen Costello Beaulieu07-27-2007
"Karen Costello?" Did you ever live on Presque Isle's Reach Road ... or is this just a name coincidence? If you did, I think you have a brother named Thomas, one of my earliest friends.Steve SutterReach Road07-27-2007
:cool: The fair cam is ggrrate. I just remember it being a lot bigger.BubScarborough07-27-2007
Thanks for the fair webcam I was just thinking this morning how neat that would be!!!!!!!!! ;-)Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA07-27-2007
Arch. Oh, you just hit the nail on the head. Only way to eat a hot dog. Like my marshmellows burnt too.MarilynColchester,Vt07-27-2007
FYI, Dick DeLong (DD) is in town and having an informal gathering at COM HeadQuarters (Tim Hortons in Presque Isle) tomorrow morning around 8 am. All are welcome to join in!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2007
Flyrod That was not even a shadow of a heart stopper. As you may have forgotten, a true heart stopper is one that has been stuck on an alder and burned black over an open fire before the condiments are added. And then only on a TOASTED bun. :DArch07-27-2007
a study should be done as to the percentage of Amish etc. incarserated?Sally jo07-27-2007
"WEBBY" - You forgot the only reason why I pay admission to get into the fair! :-) Also pretty good selection of these "heart-stoppers" outside Fenway, too! (Can't ya smell 'em?!) :DFLYROD07-27-2007
DC You are right on the cartoon. I think you are mixing the Irish Traveler gypsy clan with Amish.Arch07-27-2007
I remember the many bloodsuckers I'd find on my legs when I would wade in the water fishing! :eek: (I'm more of a visual learner)FLYROD07-27-2007
Was it Muttley of the famed "Dasterdly and Muttley"? My kids love watching that on cable now. Meredith, I was just telling someone yesterday about swimming in the St. John with sneakers and how good we got at pulling the bloodsuckers off. I think I scared him away from taking his canoe trip in the Allagash area. I have had some experience with Amish in the Indiana/Illinois area. Be careful. They can sell ice cubes to eskimos for $40/lb and make them think they got a deal. They view all of "outsiders" with contempt as we do all the flatlanders from Massachusetts, and have no problem taking your money even for dubious return.DCNH07-27-2007
thanks Jeff for the fair webcam it is great!Judy Hardy07-27-2007
:-) PAUL CYR, those bears are a Hoot we really enjoy seeing them growing up.. you will have generations of them coming to that picnic place.. I see burdock on alot of the Moose and bears I don't miss picking them out of my dogs fur.. THANK YOU for the pictures..Judy HardyTacoma Wa.07-27-2007
FYI, the Fair Cam is now online: http://www.crownofmaine.com/nmfair We are still having some problems with the internet connection to the camera so it may be up and down over the next day or so. A big thanks to Bobby C. and the NM Fair Assoc. for making this possible! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-27-2007
And, yes, Dan E's guess of THompson's Pharmacy is absolutely correct (the big T). Wish there had been a prize offered. In the future, the "Where Iz It?" and "Photos Around Town" Depts. will be captured in "Forgotten Times: Remembering The Past" which Webmaster is now engineering....DGPI07-27-2007
Dan E. and RAD....Yup, JH is my guess, too. RAD...were you living at the Acres then? SPT....will keep an eye out for the offer.DGPI07-27-2007
Did anyone out there ever get into the Fair with a Complimentary pass given to them by a classmate? :DArch07-27-2007
RAD, Must have been JH's place. Near his back yard there was a bent gate in the chain link fence. If you were slim enough you could squeeze through. That was our daily entry point to the fair for several years.Dan EArlington, MA07-27-2007
Hot and hazy in PI, guess I’d better bring the swimming sneakers. Well as reported earlier by CJ the COM Fest Out West is complete. CJ, KBB and SPT & wife were in attendance, as the official photographer was MIA we are unable to provide pictures. The only thing flowing faster than the soft drinks and coffee were the great stories and reminiscing, we can only hope that the COM Clan gathering in PI goes as well. We have already pledged pour selves to another get together. DG, I will have a T-shirt option ready for you this weekend, I’ll post it to you in an email.SPTColorado07-27-2007
You were talking about sneaking into the fair. A classmate of mine(60) backyard butted onto the fair property. His house had an attic and we would go up there and as people (girls) would lift their legs over thr fence with tight fitting jeans we would let fire with be-be guns. They never knew where it came from. The games boys played. Dan E --It was just up the street from your placeRADNS07-27-2007
Nice pictures again, Paul! Hey, why can't they use one of Paul's pictures for a real farm shot for the agric. plate? That sunset photo with the farm buildings was much nicer than the one they are suggesting. Whew! It's so hot and humid! We should all go jump in the St. John River with sneakers on your feet. Anyone remember swimming with sneakers on to protect the feet from rocks?Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.07-27-2007
I'm guessing it is the secret location of the "time capsule" that DG and some people buried in 1924 when they were in High School.Bobby C.07-27-2007
DG, Re "Where Iz It?".....I'm guessing it's the entrance to Thompson's Pharmacy.Dan EArlington, MA07-27-2007
And from the newly created "Photos From Around Town" Dept......Mobile Station on north Main erecting a new C-store/gas station. Heard on the street: Another P.I. establishment about to close its doors. Stay tuned...DGPI07-27-2007
COMers....Here's a shot from the "Where Iz It" Dept. If you've grown up in P.I., it's likely you've stepped on it. It's not exactly a landmark but has been, and still is, in plain view somewhere on Main St. since 1924DGPI07-27-2007
Mona (and DG)...this will be my last message for some days, since I'm in the air first thing in the morning. I met up with KBB and SPT this afternoon after my hair appointment, and delivered your regards to KBB. She's such a sweetheart, and it was great to finally meet SPT and his wife. We had a wonderful visit, and spent most of our time discussing "The County", Mapleton, Presque Isle and Parkhurst Siding, DG's new book, and many other common subjects. Unfortunately, I had to leave early and head home to get our 16 yr. old grandson (who's spending the weekend) to band practice, and finish packing for my trip, because I could have stayed and visited and yakked until the wee hours of the morning with my "Maine folks"!! I do believe we should start a club out here in Colorado....the "Maine'rs in Exile", I think is what KBB mentioned some long time ago. Hope to see you all soon!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado - today07-27-2007
Sneaking in the fair was a given for us kids on Turner St. I never got caught but had a few scares. My big downfall was living close to the horse stables at the fairgrounds. I was forbidden to go there and it seemed like I got a spanking a day for disobeying my Mother, but the draw of the horses was too much for me. Was given rides on the sulkies before the horses work outs and was allowed to walk them for their cool down after the work-out. Mr. Chamberlain kept a very close watch on us kids and told us which barns we could be in and who to stay away from. My two favorites were Sky Cruiser and Free Trade. Its one of my best childhood memories!!MarilynColchester, Vt07-27-2007
Karen Oh yes, the memories! I also used to sneak in too (I think we all did) from the back fence. Paul Cyr (from Barton St.) and I were pros at it, but got caught once and got escorted out in the back of a pick up truck. I lived on Verone Street, and couldn't see, but could hear the sounds, and especially the horse races. It was so neat! I also remember my dad paying me $5.00 for doing a basket of ironing so I could afford to go to the fair and that $5.00 lasted me all week (after I snuck in). lol As for the drive-in theater, I loved the "all nighters", from dusk til dawn. However, I never did watch even one of the movies! What fun!!!!Tenlee07-26-2007
Marilyn, I will look for you someday at T.H., they have all flavors of tea and juices even bottled water, . Maybe I'll see you there.Mona07-26-2007
And another.Webmaster07-26-2007
AnotherWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-26-2007
The Northern Maine Fair opens tomorrow. Last minute preparations were under way this evening. A few pics.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-26-2007
I lived on Elizabeth St. What great fun it was to sneak in to the fair grounds. Onew thing I do remember was the zipper ride and I was so scared the music in the background was the Surpremes. I loved those days cause the sky was lit up with lights and we could hear all the noise from the fairgrounds. Also we lived on State St. I believe that Shaws live there now We could sit on our roof and wattch the horse races. What great memories. Too bad it is not that way now. I wish there was the drive=in theaters. So much fun . Tenlee do you remember? Oh well I am getting older now. Glad I grew up in the great town of PI. How is David Frasier doing?Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA07-26-2007
Marilyn Nope A hint, it was a dog.Arch07-26-2007
Arch, how about Yosemite Sam?MarilynColchester, Vt07-26-2007
I can't make it home for the COM get together or the Fair, but hope to come in September and I plan to stick a tag on my shirt or jacket with some sort of COM greeting and am hoping to run into some of you. Not a coffe drinker, but I just might pop into Tim Hortons!! We have a good fair here. Its the Essex Jct Expsition and they have some good big name shows and all kinds of activities, just one problem. They are getting so expensive that a lot of families, especially the bigger ones can't afford to go. Costs adults $10 a ticket and $4 to park your car. I think the kids tickets are $6 each. This year we have Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Faron Young all together on Sept 2nd. Cheapest ticket is $48. Lately we have been going to a lot of the agricultural fairs and for a lot less money and we have a great time. They usually have tractor pulling too. I hope you will find the P.I. Fair better this year than it has been. So upsetting to look forward to something only to have it disappoint you in the end.MarilynColchester. vt07-26-2007
Marilyn Good guess but no winner. :-)Arch07-26-2007
Arch, was the cartoon "Muggs and Jiggs"? Not sure if that is right, but it popped into my head.MarilynColchester. vt07-26-2007
WALDO L IF I were gonna make the Clan Meeting this is the one I would wear. ;-)Arch07-26-2007
I just learned something from Jeopardy, the Mennonites are Amish,then I looked it up and sure enough, the Mennonites tend to adapt to some modern ways but still live quite simple lives, the Amish left the old order known as anabaptists. You can learn a lot from T.V. sometimes.Mona07-26-2007
If I owe anyone an Email let me know, my ISP flinched. My email client tells me I had 7 emails waiting but NO MAIL $%^%$#^*(*&^$ rottenratsafratzit. PS Who remembers which cartoon character used to say rottenratsafratzit?Arch07-26-2007
REBECCA you have a wonderful trip and God keep you.. you will just be like a kid in a candy shoppe take care have fun! :-)Judy Hardy07-26-2007
Daisy ... I don't know the difference between Mennonite and Amish, but both groups are extremely honest.Steve Sutter07-26-2007
One of my children was delivered by a surgeon who was also a Memmonite; he was an extremely intelligent, gentle soul.daisymid atlantic07-26-2007
Waldo, I like your name tag, but Tenlee and I will know you without it, if however youmeet some other com members that way let us know so we can meet them also, We will be there Friday night. Hope to see you.Mona07-26-2007
Mona ... you're right. Some of the young Mennonites in Rhode Island HAD to turn to driving cars. And they know how to produce potatoes.Steve SutterAroostook07-26-2007
For what it's worth, here's a rendition of a COM nametag I'll be wearing at the County Bluegrass Festival this weekend. With a little luck, I'll meet some of you folks this way. The two lines are ostensibly for one's name and town. -Might have to get the KB to spell those for me.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-26-2007
MVC, I stand corrected, I was told they are part of the Amish from Smyrna. The Mennenites in my sister's city of Harrisonburg, Va. still are driving buggies, with a few driving cars, some of the younger generation. They had the best potatoe chips I ever ate.Mona07-26-2007
MVC ... thank you. Makes me wonder. Can a Mennonite pull the plug, sell the car, and become Amish? Or are they just neighbors?Steve SutterPI07-26-2007
Mona Re:22102 The bakery in Bridgewater across from Irvings is not Amish. They are Mennonites. They have electricity and cars where the Amish don't. The food in the bakery is very good. In fact we had a steak/cheese sub from there for supper.MVC07-26-2007
Man oh man, they look like they were having a party - the pepsi cans are bent and ripping her shirt off. Sounds like someone's kinda party. Indeed, Tenlee, the pic's with the eagle and the fish yesterday were great too. Leavin' here at 10 tonight and into Chicago for the day before heading to Boston :eek:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-26-2007
your welcome Tenlee, things are getting a little rough out back again !!Paul CyrP. Isle07-26-2007
Steve, I didn't know that, I have seen fresh produce at times and canned foods. Will check it out sometime. ThanksMona07-26-2007
Mona ... right behind the Amish store in Smyrna is an Amish certified organic vegetable farm. If you wait a few minutes, family members will pick items for you ... straight out of the field.Steve SutterPI07-26-2007
JH, Have you ever been to the Amish store in Smyrna just off 95? I love to go in there they have everything, just go when it's quite light out, as they have no electicity, just sky lights. I buy my spices there at least half what they are at the grocery store, they are very nice people and very hard workers. they have a bakery and eating place in Bridgewater across from Irvings, their bread is wonderful.MonaEaston07-26-2007
Bobby C. and DG have Paul fly over the new Amish digs and keep an eye on 'em! ;-) They love to shop in the Bangor mall the Joannes craft store airport stores were full of them even the young ladies were in there shopping they had homespun dresses on and little caps to match ..JH07-26-2007
Paul your photos today were unreal! Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing!tenlee07-26-2007
Oh, I wish we could be there for the Fair. Several years ago we were up there and had a blast. The Sunset that evening was so beautiful I even have a picture of it. Whom ever goes have a great time. :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-26-2007
MONA - I AGREE !!! :DFLYROD07-26-2007
Boy i misspelled a couple words in my last entry, sorry. What the fair really needs is some new people on the board, some of these men have been there since time began, they won't spend any money to get good shows or anything else, they want cheap and the old saying you get what you pay for is still true. I quit going about five years ago. we use to have great music groups at the forum and sometimes at the grandstand, that brought in huge crowds, but no more of that. The races do fairly well. Oh, well.Mona07-26-2007
The more I read of the discussion about the fair on COM, the more convinced I am becoming that I will never attempt to attend the fair again. The memories I have will last forever and I would not want to have them tainted by the present.daisymid atlantic07-26-2007
The faie has ben starting the last few days in july and going for 10 days for several years now, don't know why the change, it's too long and for the past few years has been a complete dud.Mona07-26-2007
Flyrod, The official fair history doesn't explain the reason for the mid-week dates or exactly when the fair expanded to a full week. "For many years through the 1900's the fair was held the first week in September and was for three days. Later this was changed to a full week of activities and now it is held the first week in August." Maybe DG knows.Dan EArlington, MA07-26-2007
DAN - I WAS going to speculate that those three days were a Fri, Sat, Sun but looking at the 1930 calendar, they were a Tues, Wed, Thurs! There goes my argument for a weekend fair changed to a week-long fair and held during summer vacation for all the "Kiddies" to attend. Have to admit that a September Fair makes more sense for showing-off agricultural (Crop) displays, but who can take time off in September to go to a fair when there's harvesting to do!?FLYROD07-26-2007
The July opening date for the Fair seems earlier than in past years. Or am I just showing my age? 75 years ago, the Fair was in September.Dan EArlington, MA07-26-2007
OOPs ..just read the story (BDN) They might be on the level. Should have read it first. The things that concern me are that "Old World Order thing,the "Vision" that will come true, and the failure of the BDN to name the real estate agent. Hmmm ..I wonder if it's the same guy I bought the old PI Hotel from.Bobby C.07-26-2007
Are they Chinese or Irving or Australian Amish? :eek: A lot of international corporate people disguise themselves as Mormons or right wing Christians... maybe they are trying a new tac. Slowly by slowly the US is getting bought. Lord! Even the cows of Maine ain't safe from this plunder. :oBobby C.07-26-2007
Re: The Amish coming to Aroostook County.......I didn't know that Corinna was in Aroostook County...or did I read that article wrong ??????? :confused:NancyP.I.07-26-2007
Mona....Also got wind that an Amish family was looking at property in Easton this spring in order to possibly start a dairy farm or to participate in an existing one. Hmmmm, all right. We'll see how the dust settles on this one....DGPI07-26-2007
DG, There has been a couple of Amish men around P.I., Easton and Fort this past month, I met one coming out of the bank in Easton. Some one of the Amish have bought a piece of property in The Fort area and the tenents in an apt. building have had to move. I know one of the gals and she said she had until the end Of August to vacate. As for the story in BDN, From all I've ever read about the Amish they don't usually share any personal info with others and are not inclined to take this kind of help. So we'll see I guess.Mona07-26-2007
Very interesting article in today's Bangor Daily. Apparently this Amish couple which has immigrated into the state of Maine to find a "new home" ain't exactly what they have represented themselves to be. They, in fact, could be scam artists. You just gotta read yesterday's and today's pieces about them. Today's is on the front page. As BC would comment: Hehehehe..............dgpi07-26-2007
Rebecca...my lips are/will be sealed!!!C-J McHugh Lougee07-26-2007
Mona, yes! CJ if you tell anyone how bad I look, well guess the rest :rolleyes:Rebecca07-26-2007
Mona....thanks for the good wishes! More packing to finish up tomorrow and it's into the sky blue yonder Friday morning! I'm meeting up with KBB and SPT tomorrow afternoon after my hair appointment. Will give KBB your regards! Rebecca....see you Friday night! :o (that's a yawn, right?!)C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-26-2007
I found a pic of BCs first laptop computer.Arch07-25-2007
Bobby C. Hybrid Carrot.Steve SutterNorthern Maine07-25-2007
Bobby C. This is my niece Natalie. Looking up rules on organic vegetables.Steve SutterMaine07-25-2007
:D a fellow was looking over my shoulder as I viewd Paul's pictures of the flight and he asked me Man who mows all those lots? :DGwenEmerald City07-25-2007
You need to know that the Maine Farm plate iz magnificently rendered..as if drawn by a child..an outstanding example of primitive art..unfortunatly ..a picure only a mother or a superior intellect could love. Arch's Gopher hole is symbolic of a famer having to constantly operate at a deficit. It's represenative of a bottomless money pit. But love keeps it all together.Geehaw! :-) I had to E-mail the director of social anthopological studies at Harvard and ax him what that picture meant.Bobby C.07-25-2007
Hi C-J and rebecca, Are you all packed and ready for this 90 degree weather, It may be gone by the week end, I hope! Are we still on for the first? Have a safe trip both of you.Mona07-25-2007
A moment ago, over 20 mourning doves (bribed by bird seed) on the driveway! Gone now. A truck from Lane's Construction made them fly off!Steve Sutter138 Reach Road07-25-2007
Daisy, You are right, the Maryland plate is much more realistic to the farm, but what i can't get over is the similarity especially the colors.Mona07-25-2007
Tenlee..I know what it says. I was giving my opinion of what I thought it looked like.Carma07-25-2007
Maine's farming plate (with a daughter holding hands with Dad) does not reflect reality. It's been depressing to me to see the demise of so many family farms in Aroostook.Steve Sutter07-25-2007
If this goes through, it will show Maryland's agricultural plate - which looks more like Maine's should.daisy07-25-2007
Carma, #22059 tells what the article says regarding the plate. It says the coast of Maine.Tenlee07-25-2007
My two cents about agricultural plate: the one posted looks very familar - I think it is the same as Maryland's !! Also, want to thank Arch and Dan E for info on Glacier Girl; I have not seen another report, but I am sure it was the plane that had an emergency landing - a SAFE emergency landing. I guess the two Hollywood Wannabes - Lindsey and Brittney (and I really don't care if their names are misspelled!) are more important 'news stories!'daisymid atlantic07-25-2007
The refurbishing of the North/South runway at the PI airport looks like it is coming along quite well. What a project! :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-25-2007
Paul, I, too, would like to thank you for the aerial pics of the county. It takes me home without having to put up with the TSA and the crowds at airports, etc. as well as saving me a lot of money. If you ever get the chance, could you take a picture of Houlton Rd. just south of UMPI? My homeplace was just this side of the Fairview Cemetary. Once again, thanks for all your wonderful photographs.S.Blanchardn07-25-2007
Arch ... thank you for the closeup! As a budding local activist, I could ask the artist if those are rows of spuds or corn for silage. Good eye on the gopher hole. I have a woodchuck that naps on the veranda. When I first tapped on the window, I got a dirty look. Now it just ignores me.Steve SutetrPI07-25-2007
I really dont see where that plate looks like a coast of Maine sunrise. I dont see an ocean, I just see water in between 2 dirt piles :pCarma07-25-2007
Paul-Thanks for today's photos of the air shots especially of the Mapleton area. If your ever in the area of the town office could you take a photo? My family home is right up the street from there and would love to see what it looks like from above. :-)CarmaHollis07-25-2007
in some states counties have their own platesJH07-25-2007
ARCH - Uh.....no. Good try, tho! I'm pretty sure it stands for the "County Rules" !!! :-)FLYROD07-25-2007
Looks like a Tater Field in front of that barn, Well kindaArch07-25-2007
Mr. Charles Armstrong is the University of Maine Extension Service’s cranberry professional. In my 30 years in various extension services, I never moonlighted ... for reasons just like this.Steve SutterAroostook County07-25-2007
Question of the day: I go to maine about every 4 to 5 years in early 2001 the plates were as my Louisianna realtives say.. "Crawdads" but what a wonderful surprise to see that sweet little Chickadee and pine tassel and the Loon is great too.. :-)Judy Hardy07-25-2007
Daisy, Yes you read it right. This is what the article said: Work of artist Charles Armstrong of Orono, an extension agent, shows a Maine sunrise along the coast, with trees, a farm house and silhouette of a man an child walking hand in hand. and Steve has it on here , really doesn't look like farm country.MonaEaston07-25-2007
Sorry. When you click on the picture, you may miss the silo in the lower right.Steve Sutter07-25-2007
Did the best I could with my low-end scanner. We can tell folks the water body is Arnold Brook Lake.Steve SutterAroostook County07-25-2007
Flyrod Is this it?Arch07-25-2007
Mona, did I read your entry correctly? A sunrise on the Maine coast is supposed to represent farming - maybe they mean fish farming - who would have thought !! Here in Maryland, the agricultural plate shows a sunrise/set with the outline of farm buildings. That would be more appropriate for Maine, in my opinion. Another thing to watch for, while I am up there in August.daisy07-25-2007
Trivia Question: What does the "CR" stand for? (P Burtt, please keep yur answer to 100 words or less!) :pFLYROD07-25-2007
My choice (For those who haven't seen one).FLYROD07-25-2007
Re Question..I like a plain license plate with nothing on it except the name of the state and I like for it to be inexpensive.Free if possible. ;-)Bobby C.07-25-2007
W hat do you farmers out there think of the new " Support Local Agriculture" license plate with the sunrise on the Coast?MonaEaston07-25-2007
Just saw that old picture of the Milton E. Grant Memorial Pool and remembered good times on the slide. They took out the wooden base when I was a kid.Joe HirschHollis Center07-24-2007
Burtt, now I'm really afraid :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK07-24-2007
REBECCA Alas, I will not be able to attend the COM reunion. And judging from some of the email I have received, I'm sure I hear the stirrings of a "Whew!" in there somewhere. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-24-2007
Daisy In that last what didn't say was that it was not Glacier Girl. Here is a before pic to Randy's aftersArch07-24-2007
Daisy There was an emergency landing of a restored aircraft in Wisconsin the 22nd.Arch07-24-2007
Boyz o' boyz, I haven't had a fresh mug shot for a while. Anyone want to volunteer?DGPI07-24-2007
Holding the date ... August 11 (Saturday).Steve SPI07-24-2007
Webmaster.....I need some idea of how many will be attending COM get-together 11. Can you ask again and get me a few numbers?DGPI07-24-2007
Steve S... Surely you'll be at the second annual COM get-together, right?DGPI07-24-2007
SPT...I'm interested in the quick-made T-shirts. Will the person do 4? I'll take 4 with Arch's logo which he designed a few posts ago. Tell me how much and I'll send you a check. I'm gonna give 'em away on a ticket draw at the COM get-together. All large size, please. Logo on the front....DGPI07-24-2007
Daisy, This from Avionews... USAF P-38 Lightning "Glacier Girl" fighter, a key aircraft in several operations of World War II and in 1992, is not expected to arrive until tomorrow, July 25th to the Oshkosh [Wisconsin] International Air Show. Last month the airplane embarked on a flight across the Atlantic to recreate the Operation Bolero flight that was aborted in 1942, but that flight was postponed on June 28 during its final North American leg due to engine problems. Due to the delayed arrival, Glacier Girl was forced to pull out of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s first “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Award“.Dan EArlington, MA07-24-2007
DG and other historians ... just received a wonderful letter from my former neighbor Roger Erskine, who retired to Black Mountain, North Carolina. With interest, he reads my historical farming stuff in the SH. I'll send him a hand-written note of thanks ... and a question. I dearly want to know what (delicious) apple variety he had planted behind his house.Steve SutterReach Road, PI07-24-2007
I happened to catch a news bulletin showing any emergency landing of a restored plane ... which looked like the Glacier Girl ... anyone else happen to see the report? What was her destination, when she left PI?daisymid atlantic07-24-2007
Arch, Waldo and DG, if anyone really wants a COM T-Shirt I can usually get them made for about $11 to $12 dollars each. Could be more for a rush order or quantities less than 100. The logo would have to be in 300dpi if a JPEG, prefer TIFF, but I know someone who can work in almost any format. The logo can be 4 colored usually at no extra cost; colored shirts can be had for a few bucks more. Anyone interested?SPTColorado07-24-2007
JH went back a couple pages, it was the hand up the back thing - forget it now it won't be so funny. Hey, at least I remembered :pRebecca07-24-2007
Well, I thought it was a joint too - I'm afraid - I was on the same wave as BC :D Burtt, you are a hoot! Let's all hide, hide I say. I guess you will not be attending the get together? Judy Hardy, I had a thought for you and now I forgot - darn!Rebecca07-24-2007
I am at peace with the world P.Burtt has responded all is NOT lost.. :DJudy Hardy07-24-2007
None of your guesses is correct as to the photo in #22025. What is happening is simple and obvious: this man was quietly enjoying a relaxing time fishing when, all of a sudden, Richard Nixon popped out of his chest. Kinda like in the Alien movie. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-24-2007
Tragically, a baseball line coach was killed by a line drive last week in minor league baseball. Also, the Britsh Open saw the real danger of golf as a Tiger Woods' errant shot struck a woman spectator in the head and injured her. In light of the obvious and direct dangers of baseballs and golfballs, I feel that both baseballs and golfballs should be IMMEDIATELY banned in public places. Furthermore, for the sake of their good health and safety, citizens should be given no choice as to whether or not to patronize public arenas that allow those games to be played and, in fact, public arenas should be legally forbidden from presenting ANY game that might pose a danger to the public who wish to attend them. This ban should include football, soccer, motor sports, tennis, skeet shooting and all other sports with any fast moving objects (curling, figure skating, swimming, and the Spelling Bee would be exempt from the ban). And, of course, it goes without saying that children should not be allowed in places - even private places - where any of these sports are being played. Really, it's for the good of society. These Colors Don't RunP Burtt07-24-2007
Yes Judy. I'm a lifelong bachelor. I can neither brag nor complain about that. As for fishermen, all I ask is that they take their cans home with them.Steve SutterPI07-24-2007
Where is P.Burtt? he'd know what is happening in that picture.. Steve must be a Bachelor.. he seems to get away with alot..ha ha.. :DJudy Hardy07-24-2007
Looks like an awfully big joint Bobby...LOL....you crack me up :D :pCarma07-24-2007
Naw!... He's blowing a duck call! Fishin' in October with a shotgun by his side - two birds (Well 1 bird and a fish) with one stone! ;-)FLYROD07-24-2007
Ed..I think he's taking a hit off a joint. Probably got Glaucoma er sumthin'.Bobby C.07-24-2007
Steve...if I didn't know better that fella looks like he's havin the first sip of beer out of that can....probably just my imagination.EdEllsworth07-24-2007
Well Bobby C ... I guess we can only dream.Steve Sutter07-23-2007
A friend of mine was here today, she and her sister was in Prince Edward Island recently and stopped at a wind farm, she said they got out of the car and stood under the wind mills and could not hear them. So what would be the difference in the two places?MonaEaston07-23-2007
Bobby C. ... Tried. When I offered to bring her (Christina) to northern Maine, I told her some might say "wow, what a nice sun tan!" The filipina replied "who? you or me?"Steve Sutter07-23-2007
Randy getting in on the action !!Paul CyrP. Isle07-23-2007
That escort aircraft is out of San Antonio TX. HMMMArch07-23-2007
Sorry everyone that was Bobby C. and DG :oJH07-23-2007
One of the job openings is for a ventriloquist(SP) which one of you will have who's hands up which ones back? and have Paul Cyr take pictures..PLEASE :DJH07-23-2007
Anyone interested in Wild Maine Blueberries I sell them out of my house-$16.00 for a 10lb. box(about 7-8 qts) I have over 600 customers. I sold 2 1/2 tons last year. I do not deliver.For details call me at 207-854-9839.Steve WeaverWestbrook, ME07-23-2007
And "The Girl" leaving right behind. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-23-2007
Bobby--The escort---leaving today at 3PMRandy SmithPresque Isle07-23-2007
I saw this on the fair website..I wish I'd seen it sooner. Could have got me a job. "Local Entertainers Wanted We are looking for some local talent at this years fair. If you are a Juggler, Unicyclist, Caricaturist, Ventriloquist, Magician, Balloon Artist, etc., we want to hear from you."Bobby C.07-23-2007
Randy..which one is the escortbobby C.07-23-2007
Randy and Steve may want to rethink Dylan....he was here in Telluride Saturday. Sheesh. Willie is looking to fill his calendar, though - he could do the fair and the COM get together. I bet with a twofer you could get him cheap...KBB07-23-2007
Oh, Web Master Jeff, how can we choose just one favorite Web Cam. I have several. The Katahdin, Scenic, Mars Hill, Sky cam. Oh heck you might as well say all of them. I enjoy looking at the different ones. Also loved the Eagles when it is available. Don't change anything. Are you still going to try to put one up for the Fair. When the Balloon Fest comes in make sure we can see some balloons. They are so pretty. :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-23-2007
Jeff--I heard she lost an engine in Labrador and did not make the whole trip--but haven't confirmed that. They are leaving in about an hour. Nice of them to stop in again.Randy SmithPresque Isle07-23-2007
Randy, thanks for the pics...I had no idea she was coming back through today! Do you know if she made it all the way to Britain?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-23-2007
Picture shows P38 "Glacier Girl" and her escort arriving in PI about 20 mins. ago, back from points east. Lots of cameras there--no doubt more pictures will follow. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-23-2007
21996 JH und DG re entertainment. Randy and Steve Sutter are trying to get the Rolling Stones in..or Dylan. If they don't succeed it's gonna be pick a number from one to ten and the winner gets $100.00 which can be spent anywhere but Walmart.Bobby C.07-23-2007
Rebecca---Whew. That's a relief! ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-23-2007
My brother has been SPRAYING not Straying, good grief!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-23-2007
Mona, yes that was me with 4 others (5 in all) perfect nite for it, views were incredible and yes Rebecca the new Alice is holding up well.......so far......Paul CyrP. Isle07-23-2007
I'm still in P.I. with mom, and enjoying her and the rest of my family very much. Today, we went to what I call "the deep woods"........and we picked a few raspberries, and we cooked RED hotdogs on an open fire, we picked wild flowers, and the weather was picture perfect. I love the coast of Maine, where I've been for about 28 years.... but wow! Aroostook County has its POSITIVES! The sky was so blue, a nice breeze to pretty much keep the bugs away, and such a peacefulness. I may stay another month! God is good, and this really is God's country!Tenlee07-22-2007
Something..Some things..Some thing..how iz that? What is correct? Where the hell is Ms. Conant. No matter how I said it..don't back down Steve..it's all in the content.Bobby C.07-22-2007
Steve ..Yahgotta look her staight in the eye and say.."Christina..I got somthing I need for you to do." Try again.Bobby C.07-22-2007
Paul Cyr, Was that you para sailing ( If thats the right word ) about 7pm? We saw three or four as we went across the Burlock Rd. as we were heading to Tim Hortns tonight. Beautiful night for it. just curious.Mona07-22-2007
Bobby C. ... Tried to recruit Christina from Hilo, Hawaii to serve on the 11th. No luck.Steve Sutter07-22-2007
Randy, thanks a bunch. That boy looks like he's hungry. No potbelly, like his old Dad yet. Bob's been straying, hope he keeps out of the high wires. If your invisible BC, we will all need to be very afraid. Oh, speaking of afraid, hope Alice's arm's ok after that racoon got done with it. Those were very precious shots PaulRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-22-2007
JH...Are you nominating BC for head of entertainment on the 11th? I second that motion, if you are. So, BC, it's been moved and seconded to have you at the reunion as Sec. of Fun even if your entertainment probably will suck. What's it gonna be...bingo, hide and seek, kick the can or pin the tail on the donkey?DGPI07-22-2007
Cultivating the potato fields for 2007 has just about come to an end. Blossoms are almost in full bloom and the countryside looks so nice. Couldn't resist showing this fellow outstanding in his field---Thanks Darrell! This one is also for you Rebecca. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-22-2007
lots of things to do at the Com reunion Bobby C. is going to be busy with all the entertainment.. wish all of us on here COULD be there too..JH07-22-2007
Look upriver from the Sutter Farm pre-1959. The farm in upper right is that of Charlie and Birdie Gooding, who sold to the new Potato Service and moved to town.Steve SutterReach Road07-22-2007
Arch and Waldo...I've saved your preliminary T-shirt design/logo. Will contemplate getting a few made and use as prizes at our get-together...DGPI07-22-2007
Bobby C- So you recognize the Nun's Castle then. I am still in awe whenever I see it. I cant imagine the square footage on this structure.CarmaHollis07-22-2007
Hi Paula and Susan, Be sure to save some lobster for us. Glad you had a good time.joe07-22-2007
Hi Joe and Susan. Thanks for the message. We had a great time at the clam festival. Saw a potato picking basket at an antique stand, $120!! The lobster rolls at Morrison's and the Lobster Shack were wonderful.Paula GClearwater/Gorham07-22-2007
Waldo It would be too costly to have something like this put on T shirts. I was just puttzing around on the computer and came up with these.Arch07-22-2007
Thanks Tenlee and Mona. Waldo The original is approx. 7 X 9 but I had to knock it down to get it on this page. I like this one betterArch07-22-2007
DG, the T-shirt idea's a good one, although I was only thinking of a simple, home-made nametag gizmo that would include the letters "COM." Judy, the KB, says we ought to have hats, too. Ooh! This monster's growing hour-by-hour. Arch, I liked your preliminary design. Would the small print be difficult to read? 'Spose not, if the whole logo is large enough. It's definitely got to include an outline of The County. Judy chimed in to say "this is one of the best ideas I've never had."Waldo LibbyVassalboro07-22-2007
Arch, I may have to attend the Com event just for a tee shirt! Great job. I'll buy one! :-)Tenlee07-21-2007
Arch, That looks good.Mona07-21-2007
Just Messing around, it still needs workArch07-21-2007
Carma..I went to school out on Pool Road for a couple of years. Spent a lot of time at Biddeford Pool and Fortunes Rocks. RLG..I don't worry about cameras anymore..I've become invisible..Bobby C.07-21-2007
KBS, Yippie BC may not come to the gathering if there's a camera thereRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-21-2007
KBS, Yippie BC may not come to the gathering if there's a camera thereRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-21-2007
Snarlene and I are planning to be at the COM reunion. I have been working in Eliot Maine and Snar was in Wisconsin. How about a web cam at the reunion? ;-)KBSPI07-21-2007
This is where all the Nuns live. It looks like a Castle lit up at night.CarmaHollis07-21-2007
Great beach day today at Biddeford Pool :-)CarmaHollis07-21-2007
:rolleyes:Guest07-21-2007
IRAN'S SPYING SQUIRRELS? "You can tell that Iran is feeling a little beleaguered these days when there are reports that Tehran may be under attack from rodents! That is what the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported this week, that police had, ahem, "arrested" 14 squirrels on charges of espionage. The rodents were found near the Iranian border, allegedly equipped with eavesdropping devices, according to IRNA. When asked to confirm the story, Esmaeel Ahmadi Moghadam, the national police chief, said, "I have heard about it, and we believe these squirrels to have been trained somewhere in northern Maine in the U.S. but I do not have precise information." He declined to give any more details." http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/07/20/280529.aspxBobby C.07-21-2007
Paul.. Yes..that's it.Bobby C.07-21-2007
Bobby, anything (almost) you see of mine can be purchased, is this the bear pic you meant ?Paul CyrP. Isle07-21-2007
Tenlee, thanks so much for the picture, I really appreciate it. I believe that somewhere in the stacks of slides that dad took years ago, he had y'all as kids at a family reunion sometime in the early to mid 60's. Perhaps I can talk my brother into sending me the slides in a box for me to scan on a dvd. If I can find them I will surely let you know.S. BlanchardNC07-21-2007
DG..Waldo Com T-shirt? Not me..It would screw up the ambiance of my Armani blazer and white bucks which I wear when I'm climbing Haystack and playing in the childrens park at Mantle Lake.. Paul I'm looking to get the "big" size of this picture from Northern Maine Photos..plus one of the bear family and dandelions..but ..well they don't offer 'em. Can that be fixed? They put those pictures on really good paper and the price tells me they are proud of it.Bobby C.07-21-2007
Waldo....Great idea about T-shirts with a COM logo (.to find each other in a strange place) Let's see what I can come up with. Can ya make it to the 2nd annual COM reunion?DGPI07-21-2007
Waldo, Tenlee and I plan to attend the Bluegras festival, Friday night, not sure about Sat. but probably. Will be sure to look for you.mona07-21-2007
Anyone else going to the County Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fairfield next weekend? (27 - 29 July) Judy and I plan to attend, although I don't know if we'll stay clear to the end on Sunday. -Guess I'll put a COM nametag on my shirt, just in case any of you are there, and we'll be able to find each other.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-21-2007
Been cleaning the grill - they must be young Mona, can't wait to see!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-20-2007
Rebecca, It's your grandparents, Earl and Buelah. I think.Mona07-20-2007
Mona, you must be talking about my Great grandparents? The ones buried on the road in Easton? Really, when they plow I can't believe they don't take the stone and drag it down the road with them.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-20-2007
Rebecca, I didn't find any picinic pics, but do have some with your grandparents,with my grandmother and my parents which I'll share, i think the picnic ones are on slides.Mona07-20-2007
Having a shower right now. Not good for making hay. These folks are not Amish ... they're Sutters.Steve SutterAroostook County07-20-2007
Great Pic's Tenlee! You all look so young. I told Mona I would know her because of her voice. Remind her to look for those pictures of the picnic's we spoke about on the phone plz?Rebecca07-20-2007
Steve Blanchard, here are the 4 girls, minus the bags that you asked for.Tenlee07-20-2007
Rebecca, this is how you'll know mom (Mona). lol This was taken Friday night at her dinner with her girls at York's. She had another (bigger cake) at the Surprise Party!Tenlee07-20-2007
KBB...and if I don't win the 'taters, I can just go out to your dad's and get a few to bring home, right??C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-20-2007
Rebecca, I am hoping CJ wins the drawing. Once we get this carrier thing buttoned down, I can go along to AK with her (fee free). I do not do fishing, but I can go hiking with the best of 'em. I am guessing there may be some scenery or something to look at up there. :D And... you'll hardly know I'm there.KBB07-20-2007
August 11 ... High Noon. Got it. Here's Rachel Carson in her youth. Dog's name is Candy. I got an awful lump in my throat reading her final chapter of Silent Spring. She knew she had breast cancer, a sure death sentence in 1962.Steve SutterPI07-20-2007
It's official everyone! The COM reunion-lunch will be held on August 11th at noon, at Slopes. There will be drawings for door prizes and photo ops, and a possible tour of the Braden Theater's progress, subsequent to lunch for those interested. This is YOUR opportunity to meet and greet those "initials" and names you see on the COM site so often and wonder who they are! So mark your calendar with the date, invite your sister, mother and/or uncle, and let's make this reunion the best ever!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-20-2007
DG, I think that was ME not KBB, but she could come too, being she's so little and all :)Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-20-2007
I believe this gentleman is spraying Paris Green for Colorado potato bugs. A "quick walking man" could spray an acre per hour.Steve SutterPI07-20-2007
FLYROD.....Yeah, about the, ah governor. He's the kind of guy reaching out to shake your hand and the other hand stealin' your wallet. Thanks for reading... Randy....thanks for the taters. Some lucky ticket holder will love 'em. KBB, we'll all take you up on your 2 weeks of hospitality. 'Cept BC...he's off climbing Machu Picchu and sightseeing over the Urumamba River. I've been there.........DGPI07-20-2007
Modern 2-man potato sprayer in 1901. Horses needed a driver.Steve SutterPI07-20-2007
Ref: 21932 JH, do you know the difference between a rental car and a 4X4, a 4X4 won’t go everywhere :DSPTColorado07-20-2007
Bobby C. not to mention he could have held hands with the notorious beauties from Maine's own Aroostook Co. :DGwen07-20-2007
LIMA, Peru (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates visited the ancient Incan capital of Cuzco in Peru and is expected to attend a reenactment of the historic Festival of the Sun. Gates explored the lost Incan city of Machu Picchu Saturday and on Sunday he was to attend a reenactment of Inti Raymi, or the sun festival, a colorful celebration of the solstice that is the most important Incan holiday, local media reported. Huh... yeah, I was there last week myself ... no big deal ... these rich guys don't know what ta do wif themselves ... I invited Gates ta the Drink-Until-Ya-Puke Fest in Presque Isle sponsered by DG on fair week ... he said he was too busy donatin' munny ta orphans ... what a wanker ... why waste it there when ya can have a harem and all the pizza ya want, not ta mention the Amazin' Fridge Fulla Beer at yer fingertips ... I feel sorry fer the rich folk ... they really got no class ....Bobby C.07-20-2007
OB, Was in line at the checkout yesterday at Graves and low and behold the lady in front of me had a HOT cooked lobster!! See you soon :pKimBlaine07-20-2007
Rebecca -- I won't be able to make the reunion; I'll be away. I was there last year. Had a great time! I'd like to meet you too. You sound like a woman who's not afraid to have fun! On that subject, this is my favorite saying "Women who behave rarely make history!" So don't behave and have fun!Norma J McPI07-20-2007
DG - The Govnah called... wants to fire up the peace pipe with you...on Knife's Edge !!! :pFLYROD07-20-2007
DG--Good idea. I will supply the spuds for the COM reunion.Randy SmithPresque Isle07-20-2007
Re 21943... DG, Would love to see Meta and BC and lots of other folks, but I don't think I'll be able to make it this year. Maybe next summer.Dan EArlington, MA07-20-2007
DG, I could donate lodging for a two week trip here to fish and whatever? Would love to have people come here to visit?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-20-2007
I could donate my first 2-row crop of spinach ... but (with all the rain) it needs to be harvested NOW. Had no idea I had a green thumb.Steve SutterPI07-19-2007
Ya, know...I just had a great idea. Since I'm donating a book full of local history (volume 11), maybe Randy would like to throw in a bag of new potatoes to be drawn, too. What say, ol' chap? Anyone else want to donate something for the draw at the COM get-together? Dan E....too bad you can't make the get-together or am I asssuming too much? BC is more likely than not to attend because Meta has hinted she might be there. Haven't heard from DD in Island Falls for a while.DGPI07-19-2007
Randy S Here is one for youArch07-19-2007
The 5th Annual COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL located in Fort Fairfield Maine is coming up on Friday July 27th through Sunday July 29th, 2007. More info at www.countybluegrass.comWendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL07-19-2007
I see, thanks Arch. I usually fly Alaska to Boston and then up, so it'll all work out.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-19-2007
Rebecca I think that Delta is still gonna fly into BGR. There will always be a regional carrier that flys there anyway.Arch07-19-2007
Norma J, please come to the reunion Saturday as I think I'm going to be very busy and wanted so much to meet you.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-19-2007
Shoulda said videoRebecca07-19-2007
So, Arch, next year will we all have to fly into Boston and drive up to the County? Seems no sense in flying into Portland if you have to come out of Boston anyway. Thanks a bunch Paul for pictures of the boys.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-19-2007
Judy, You betcha! Enjoy your trip too!Rebecca07-19-2007
Currently being bid on e-bay. Potato production in 1893. I may have to bet the farm.Steve SutterPI07-19-2007
JUDY To make harder, American is no longer going to fly into BGR after Nov. 15.Arch07-19-2007
Rebecca, will you adopt me if we go shopping? It was a bad without our clothes but we went to a mall in Bangor loaded up on shorts and Ts and essentials but the trip was great.. got to drive on some old farm roads where I wouldn't take my car but we had a rental.. needed a 4 wheel drive.. we really did alot of just remembering and my sister showed me a spot on the Caribou road where a school had been years ago and it burned I never even knew one had been there.. Mars Hill was so pretty and we went to the old Hewitt farm on the houlton road but you will be okay we were just having a bad luck day.. that day, missed our connection in Cincinati and stayed overnight in Kentucky at a motel North west airlines paid 1/2 the rate for.. the airlines are nothing like they used to be! God Bless and have a good trip.. we are heading to Carson City Nevada soon for a while.. so see you later! :DJudy Hardy07-19-2007
Norma Check your Email for photo. ArchArch07-19-2007
P Burtt--If you are buying used, the brand isn't necessarily the whole story when it comes to reliability. You could find a "classic model" (one that everyone likes because it is trouble-free) in all of the major brands. Check out Paul Cyr's Polaris sled in the pictures on COM last winter of the tubing geezers. (The one that was bringing everyone back up the hill after sliding). It is a tough ol' classic sweetheart that would do fine for what you want to do. It's a buyers market right now, due mostly to the past two mild winters. Have fun. :-)Randy SmithPresque isle07-19-2007
There was a picture that came up just a few minutes ago -- it looked like a street dance and you could see the Thompsons Pharmacy sign... Any idea what year that is? If you still have it, could you email it to me with alittle explanation? Thanks.NormaPI07-19-2007
P. Burtt, re 21922: I used to own a 1997 Polaris XLT with two-up seat. Nice family machine for riding double. The only down side for me was how heavy it was. If you got it stuck you were in trouble.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-19-2007
re farm clip, Bobby/Arch, that was Super Spud from Mars Hill and I suspect it was probably only 1/2 the tractors they use to farm, they can't use their bigger articulated tractors for row crop, Smith Farms (broccoli) probably covers the most ground followed by S.Spud then Cavendish in the county.....Paul CyrP. Isle07-19-2007
Gee Judy, I have a small purse, I'll end up butt naked the whole trip if that happens :eek: Wished to have gotten to meet you though, still can visit with you on a shopping trip. Most people go out to Seattle to shop from here. Show an Alaskan DL and you get your purchases tax free. Ya never know Arch, to get away from the cold, we could come your way.Rebecca07-19-2007
Rebecca hope your luggage don't end up in Bangkok like ours did we didn't see it until we arrived at the Sheraton at BIA on the return leg home to Seattle! so put anything you can't live without in the purse or carry on and wear socks as your shoes are off a lot at the airports, also gels and h2o are about all they confiscate unless of course you have some nice vintage Vino they like the looks of.. have a wonderful time you will be so glad to be HOME you will enjoy it so much.. :DJudy HardyTacoma07-19-2007
BC One farm can if it is owned by Irving (Cavendish) Rebecca We would love to make the COM get together but I had to retire last fall so a fixed income will keep us close to home here.Arch07-19-2007
C-J 9:30, on the 27th - we could have a party :cool: I'll look pretty back by that time though. Up all day the day before, up all night, and all day the 27th, yup, I'll be a pretty sight!Rebecca07-19-2007
RANDY You're an avid snowmobiler, maybe you can give me some advice. I haven't been in the market for some time as far as snowmobiles and 4-wheelers are concerned, but with my new house in the country I now, happily, am. I just this season purchased a used Polaris (both a sled and a 4-wheeler) but I am looking to buy another one of each - not necessarily Polaris, but probably also "used" because the prices of the new ones are spooky. I'm looking more for a "family sled" because I want to involve my little girl (who is three) and the one I have now is more of a high-performance sled. So, any info or recommendations would be appreciated for both or either a sled and/or 4-wheeler. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-19-2007
Paul.. I just saw that hilling clip. How does that get done. I know one farm can't possibly own all those tractors ..or can they. Saturday at Slants..hmm good title fur a new screenplay..sounds good DG ..don't it? Bring me a set of plus 3's so I can see all them ugly old peeple up close.Bobby C.07-19-2007
How ironic... as my wife and I were eating our new potatoes and peas (With Half & Half and butter), I commented on whether or not such a delicacy was unique to Maine, she commented on how she had never eaten the mixture before she met me - and she grew-up in the Bangor area. I reminded her how fortunate she is to have me in her life to open her up to such culinary experiences! :DFLYROD07-19-2007
We had last year's reunion at Slopes and it was just about perfect...lots of room, do whatever we wanted, that kind of thing. Slopes now is open for noontime lunch only on Sat. and Sun.. So, we gotta make either the 5th or the 11th of August for our get-together. I personally like the 11th because it's a Saturday.DGPI07-19-2007
Just to let you know I noticed at Star Cit yesterday a big increase in customers. And one of the clerks was from Smythes, haven't been to graves yet, but i'm sure there is an increase there as well.Mona07-19-2007
OB-Hard knowing who could cook your lobster "just right" Not many can afford it. I live in coastal Maine and I havent had a lobster in 4 years. ;-)CarmaHollis07-19-2007
Good Morning Susan and Paula.......... Wish we were there! Have a great time at the festival.joe07-19-2007
Wow Alice had quite a face lift. I need one of those hahaBrenda07-19-2007
Rebecca...I'll recognize you from that great pic (and beautiful face) from the doc's chair from last summer! I fly from COS to Dallas to NY and on to Bangor, arriving at approx. 10:40 pm on the 27th. What time do you arrive in Bangor?C-J McHugh Lougee07-19-2007
C-J we leave about the same time, what if we take the same flight from Boston to Bangor! How'd we know?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-18-2007
Bobby C.... oops that was suppose to be TUNE..... :DSarah (Sally)07-18-2007
Arch I sure wish you and the Mrs would have been home during August. I would love to have met you. Since I know you have alot of storiesRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-18-2007
Ok, time for me to go home. My mom is such a pool shark, she has put me to shame! I've had it! :pTenlee07-18-2007
Those incriminating pics will show up great on my 22in HD monitor send em along :DArch07-18-2007
Paul....By all means bring your camera and have a field day. I take a few and we'll post a few of the best (incriminating, perhaps?).DGPI07-18-2007
Meta..you moved back to keep from getting arrested for shooting guns off in yur dooryard.Bobby C.07-18-2007
the wizard is also a poet !! Alice is back looking younger than ever, somebody's trying to pick her up already........Paul CyrP. Isle07-18-2007
Yup, here I though DG was right, but Meta I hear her calling - - he'll be there Ten see your mom woke you up and you ate my portionRebecca07-18-2007
With Smythe's closing, does the other grocers cook up the lobsters? Smythe's did a superb job with the cooking of them.OBMO07-18-2007
There...it ain't the bathing suits that'll get BC here, but good ol' Meta. Yup, that'll do it! Thanks, MG...DGPI07-18-2007
Hey Bobby you've just GOTTA COME UP for the COM reunion..I moved back here just hoping that I'd get to see you once more BEFORE...MetaHome07-18-2007
21885) Bobby C.... Very good I even know the turn to what you wrote. :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-18-2007
okm Ten rub it in. I would take either lobster or new peas and potatoes. reminds me of when i worked for Birdseye.Paul C.campingconley@yahoo.comsomerset Pa07-18-2007
Well fellow com-ers.......I just had steak that mom cooked on the grill (YUMMY) and new peas and potatoes. I told her I'd rather have that meal than lobster. It was delicious! She told me today she bought just enough peas for a small mess. Well, she lied. It was a big mess. LOLTenlee07-18-2007
C-J I did get them - I;m talking to Mona :cool:Rebecca07-18-2007
Mona....I'll be over for dinner! New potatoes and peas sounds great to me!C-J McHugh Lougee07-18-2007
RLG...have sent a couple of emails but they came back from the nutty postmaster...."no such person, no such address" or some silly thing, and I used the same address we used the other night, in the wee hours. Have you changed your email on me 'cause you're sick of my dumb questions?!! LOL Let me know when you have a minute! KBB...we'll leave next Friday around 10 am; R will take us to COS airport at 9 or so; the carrier's ready so we'll pick you up!!C-J McHugh Lougee07-18-2007
Tenlee laughed at me today because I used an old saying, We stopped at Stewarts farm and got some new potatoes and peas, the bag of peas was 3 lbs. as i looked at it I said " that should be enough for a good mess". For you people like Tenlee that just means it's enough. Can't wait to dig into them with all that cream and butter on them.Mona07-18-2007
great pictureskent07-18-2007
RLG....Tomcat Lunney leading a group in prayer? Wouldn't that be strange? As strange as BC ordering up a round of near beers for his rosy-nosed buddies, wouldn't you say?DGPI07-18-2007
I just opened my eagle and hawk pic's wow handsome guy or which is it? BC great job on the poem Hope you will read it for everyone at the gathering.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-18-2007
I'd like o take his opportunity to plug my new book "Bears At The Table." It's about how wild animals are beginning to assimilate into human society and how one enshusastic minister got ate trying to teach a bear how to say Grace before chowing down.Bobby C.07-18-2007
Paul, it's a given! Hey, I just tried to pull up Claire Electric so I can call Connie - cause we still are getting together before she goes home - help! please post that company name or privately email me. She sent them to me and I cleaned out my email and deleted it Also, DG hope your joking about TomCat. Can't have too many crazies in one place :D :mad:Rebecca07-18-2007
Axually Longfellow ain't that great either. 'Sides ...that ain't mine.. it's an old childrens song. Except for the Paul part.Bobby C.07-18-2007
Gee whiz, Bobby. Not exactly Longfellow, but...I'd publish ya. That was great.KBB07-18-2007
Re: Today's mail pics.-Gosh Paul..what did you, get right up inside the nest with that Eagle?! Absolutly awesome! :DCarma07-18-2007
In pondering DG's source for emergency vehicle detectors, I have to wonder why the county I live in has not invested in them. Where would the technology be more necessary then a city where folks do not respond promptly to flashing lights ??? But then again, it would not generate revenue, as the $75 per ticket, traffic cameras do !! There is always an underling reason for the decisions that get made, could $$$$ be it? ;-)daisymid atlantic07-18-2007
If you go out to Pauls today You're sure of a big surprise. If you go out to Pauls today You'd better go in disguise. For ev'ry bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. Ev'ry teddy bear who's been good Is sure of a treat today. There's lots of marvelous things to eat And wonderful games to play. Beneath the trees where nobody sees They'll hide and seek as long as they please Cause that's the way the teddy bears have their picnic. If you out to Pauls today You'd better not go alone. It's lovely out at 'ol Pauls today But safer to stay at home. For ev'ry bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain, because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. Picnic time for teddy bears The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today Watch them, catch them unawares And see them picnic on their holiday.Bobby C.07-18-2007
Paul, Makes us appreciate our "County". It is truly, "God World"! Thank you for displaying your awesome talent. We always take the time to visit with you when we receive your pictures. This is the first time we get this site. Very impressive! ;-)Russ & Sylvia CyrMillinocket, ME07-18-2007
Gee, I guess I might be able to attend the COM get together. After looking at CJ's posting, it sounds as though I might be able to travel with her in a pet carrier......(more airholes than a suitcase). When are we flying out, CJ? :DKBB07-18-2007
DG, need someone to take pictures ??Paul cyrP. Isle07-18-2007
My source for the information on the cameras? Fire department people. Doesn't get better than that. RLG...Methings the only way to get BC at the reunion is to promise him a swim suit only appearance...except, of course, the guys.DGPI07-18-2007
Man, alot to catch up on, I gotta go to work. DG is correct. We have those here, I thought they were camera's for red light runners, which I wish they were since we stop on green here and go on red, people get tagged all the time. K enough I'm outta hereRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-18-2007
Paul, I love how thoses Mama bears hug those Pepsi cans. They seem to know those camera's are there, glad they don't treat them like they did Alice. Brenda, I wish you could be home so I could see you, I plan to go see Bob, your brother, of course I'll see mine ;-)Rebecca07-18-2007
DG, We are women, we have closets full of clothes, many choices. We set the poll up that way so many women will show up - that's how we plan to get BC to show up :rolleyes:Rebecca07-18-2007
DG, We are women, we have closets full of clothes, many choices. We set the poll up that way so many women will show up - that's how we plan to get BC to show up :rolleyes:Rebecca07-18-2007
What a great surprise! Connie Clair and Gloria Clair just stopped into City Hall! Of course, Connie is here from California -- and I haven't seen her for many, many years. We both had babies a day apart at TAMC about 33 1/2 years ago. Maybe that's the last time I saw her. We visited and caught up on the major events in our lives. It's wonderful that this site brings people back together after years apart. Thanks Jeff.NormaCity Hall, PI07-18-2007
DG..My take on getting consensus the Com gathering iZ..er ..good luck..It's like trying to herd a hundred cats or get a covey of Democrats to agree on something. I never know what I'm gonna do 'till the very last minit..and if I do know I generally keep it a secret..even from myself.Bobby C.07-18-2007
Hi All This link is for those of us away that wonder what happened to Smythes. http://www.bangordailynews.com/news/t/aroostook.aspx?articleid=152161&zoneid=175Arch07-18-2007
Daisy, maybe we should send Paul Cyr out with his high-powered lens to get some up close shots of these devices and solve the mystery once and for all. :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-18-2007
Sound detectors, DG, capable of switching the traffic signals for emergency vehicles. I am waiting to read this !! This area has four/six/eight lanes of traffic and the lanes are usually all full of vehicles with drivers who are deaf, when it somes to emergency vehicles. The roads have traffic cameras at every major intersection, but nothing like DG's reporting!daisymid atlantic07-18-2007
DG, thanks for the update on the "cameras". I'm gonna have to take another look at them because they sure looked like cameras. Where did you get the information from?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-18-2007
Those "cameras" which appear on the traffic lights at the Wal*Mart and Centre Mall intersections are not at all cameras, but sound detectors for the sirens of fire trucks, police cars and ambulances. When they detect a siren, the lights change to green for that direction so that the traffic isn't stopped and bunched up at the light. The mystery is no longer a mystery.........DGPI07-18-2007
cj and RLG are in charge of signer uppers for lunch and the day. I'll provide name tags and prizes. Yes, Lunneys are, by nature, quiet and reserved. That's why I've invited the most reverent Tomcat Lunney to break bread with us and perhaps lead us into a moment of prayer and thanksgiving. Hehehehehe....DGPI07-18-2007
Sure do wish I could attend the .com meeting but will be in Maine the last two weeks of July and back in Indiana in Aug. I really enjoy this site and also really enjoy Pauls pics. They are great.Brenda07-18-2007
This COM reunion needs a bit of clearing up. Last year's reunion was a luncheon....much easier for COMers to attend rather than a supper date. Most out-of-towner COMers have limited time when home and noontime is usually a moment, if you will, of obligation-free time. Besides, lunch is a cheaper....BC, where are you on this matter?DGPI07-18-2007
Steve, Yes, they were very small. Just enough to eat at one sitting.....no "left-overs". :rolleyes:RonMass.07-18-2007
DG...I get your message loud and clear! As soon as the Webmaster gets the poll questions answered, and we have a better idea of how many are REALLY interested in attending the reunion, we'll know for sure whether we'll be able to have a tail draggin', head krackin', rip roarin', rug cuttin' time for the COM reunion.....RLG and I personally want to have a rip roaring time. But, alas, we also need the support of all those members in the local area as well as those from afar who are coming to vacation and visit the area!! Come on people!! Cast your votes to attend the COM reunion! Let's make this year the BIGGEST and BEST!! It doesn't happen often...and we need to show our support to the COM site that we all love! So DO SHOW UP; we'll give you the exact date shortly, that's been voted on as the best/most convenient for everyone concerned!! And the price for your meal will be most reasonable!! Hey, it's a night out with your favorite people, so what do you have to lose? We're the greatest people on earth!! We're from Presque Isle, Maine...the greatest city in the world! What could be better than that??C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-18-2007
If that first Manikin doesn't work this one will surely keep the bears in line.. probably Paul too! :DSally Jo07-18-2007
here is a new AliceSally Jo07-18-2007
Rebecca, I will be here going to see my sister in nursing home in Houlton , I'll be here in the morning and evening or call my cell phone.Mona07-17-2007
Great Daisy! I WAS KIDDING! I'll be in Belfast next year so we will do dinner, it's a count on it! Paul, what does new mean? Did Alice get messed up that bad? Mona, I'm gonna call you tomorrow afternoon.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-17-2007
Building permit has been approved. Next phase begins this fall, once CMP has installed electric service and the well is drilled. RLG - quiet and reserved? Gosh, I hope not, 'cause I might have to withdraw my invite for next summer! :Ddaisy07-17-2007
re 21853 Rebecca, its a block of wood that Alice use to sit on, might have a new Alice soon.........Paul CyrP. Isle07-17-2007
Ron: I remember the Brookside ice cream. Chocolate was usually my choice. Does anyone remember the truck that used to drive house to house in the early forties selling maple syrup and maple sugar blocks of candy. He would chop off a hunk the size you wanted. Can't remember his name but remember the candy!! We lived on Turner Street at the time. My brother Cliff worked at The First National also.MarilynColchester. vt07-17-2007
Ron ... "square pints" of ice cream? Sounds like small containers to me. My grandmother (Edith) kept her cellar freezer well-stocked (principally for me) with half gallons! She was my second mother.Steve SutterPI07-17-2007
My brother, Gary worked at the First National, too. Do any of you older folks remember the square pints of Brookside ice cream? I used to buy one almost every night in the summer.......coffee, of course.RonMass.07-17-2007
Gee DG what kind of people's do you think we are? What kind of get together? I'm a Lunney, we are quiet and shy :rolleyes:Rebecca07-17-2007
cj....those dates are mighty fine with me. Pick one and we'll have ourselves a knock-down, tail-draggin', head-knockin', rip roarin', rug-cuttin' time.DGPI07-17-2007
Paul, the pic of the male bear, don't tell me the thing in the chair is a radio, looks like it has a cord? You spoil your guests. Gee, KBB, I'm staying at #9 and hiding, so I'm not going to be any fun :rolleyes:Rebecca07-17-2007
No trip North this year. Will try to come up next year 2008... :-(Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-17-2007
The Fair is July 27 to Aug 4. Just today, I saw a sign erected near the MDOT "high crash" intersection of Main and Maysville.Steve SutterPI07-17-2007
Thanks Arch and Paul for your tips. It does seem to make a bit of diffrence in the close-up shots of my Petunias. :-)CarmaHollis07-17-2007
C-J, Call anytime, don;t forget Tenlee is here, no early nights for me while she is here.Mona07-17-2007
Mona....thanks! Rebecca and I were up until the wee hours hashing things over and working our brains, and discussing..right, Rebecca?!! LOL We almost called you for some information, but thought better of that idea.C-J McHugh Lougee07-17-2007
Rebecca....as little as KBB is, I could slip her into my carry-on bag (well, perhaps my suitcase!) and bring her with me! Then, she can join us for the COM reunion!! She'd be so much fun to have around.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-17-2007
C-J and Rabecca, Thats what I like Two take charge women, go girls.Mona07-17-2007
And, yes....I live in a cave. When IS the fair?KBB07-17-2007
Rebecca, Would you make it worth my coming home during the fair??!! :-) It does not take much to get me home anyway, but an order (or two)of artery clogging Aucoin fries, butterscotch dipped ice cream on a stick and a trip on the Spyder would help!KBB07-17-2007
Everyone on the COM has been inquiring and/or mentioning the COM reunion. Rebecca and I've decided to hold it sometime between the 5th and the 11th (our convenience since DG put us in charge!). The Webmaster will put forward a poll and everyone can vote for the best date. We're hoping that ALL members will try to attend, most especially those in the local area, as well as those visiting. This is your chance to meet and greet those "initials" and names you've seen on the site for so long!! Let's make this reunion one of the very best yet! We're aware that the dates won't accomodate everyone but perhaps another year, you'll be in a better position to be a part of the COM reunion. And thank you for your continued support!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-17-2007
Around 1952 three or four of us were heading back from the swimming pool and stopped at he First National cause I wanted to get a some of them chewy squirrels..One of the kids ( I won't say who) swiped a bag of peanuts and put it under his shirt. We went out the back checkout and were apprehended in the back parking lot by the store mgr (again ..I won't say who) and dragged to the upstairs office/interrogation room. After some delay the guy who stole the peanuts gave them up and we were released after being informed that our parents would be getting a phone call. The call never came , but every time the phone rang for a month ..well you know the rest... It was awful..just fearsome awful. It was a long time before I went back to that store.Bobby C.07-17-2007
re 21832 your welcome......Paul CyrP. Isle07-17-2007
Thanks for the tips Paul...Still laughing over the no BBQ bird... :pCarma07-17-2007
Paul, that Mom is amazing :eek: Also, that moose is so much prettier than ours here, dark chocolate brown. Ours are pale tan, as I've mentioned on here before.Rebecca07-17-2007
KBB, Thanks and I've been coffee-ing all week, got some pictures of some of my coffee buddies as well. The First National did more to North street mall, my brother -in-law Chet Winslow worked there for many years.Mona07-17-2007
KBB, are you going to be in the County during the fair?Rebecca07-17-2007
re 21803 Carma, if your in a shaded area, switch over to an indoor mode which will turn your flash on like Arch said in 21807 or bring some other light, artificial light was used under a dense forest canopy in the enclosed pic, I used a 10,000,000 candle powered flashlight, got a decent pic and didn't barbeque the bird..........Paul CyrP. Isle07-17-2007
Re: Tin Ceiling I noted that ceiling, too. You can get then again, now, for a price. There is a certain law office on Main Street that has those wonderful ceilings. I haven't figured out a way to fenagle a piece yet... :DKBB07-17-2007
Playing catch up on COM is not easy......lots of interesting input since I was in. Mona, happiest of birthdays! An extra hour (and coffee) at Horton's should wish you well. I saw the pic of First National, but...I thought I remember it being on the corner of Main and North St, in the Zayre strip mall? Was that at a later time, or am I thinking of a different store?KBB07-17-2007
REBECCA - I'll always remember my days as a 19, 20, 21 year old salmon fishing on the Russian, Kenai, Big "Sue" Little "Sue", etc. The mental pictures are greater than the actual ones I have! :-) RE: First National - Not too many ceiling like that around, anymore, are there?!FLYROD07-17-2007
Paul, Wow, that meganser family out numbers the Libbys! Maybe this is the version of a duck daycare! :D That was a wonderful picture. Thanks for the variety you give us each day! :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.07-17-2007
That is exactly how I remember First National looking. Every time I think of that store I think of the piece of fruit I sampled, I just took one grape or cherry, something like that, not that that was a crime, but I just remember that. :Dpac07-17-2007
Chip H....Here's a mid 1950s shot of the First Nat'l when it was located in the Sears building.DGPI07-17-2007
DG, they combine the classes for reunions like that in MH also. I graduated in 71 and was the last class to graduate from the old ACI building, yet the name had been changed to Central Aroostock High School, so my class gets to go to both :D Flyrod, you must have loved living here with all the fishing talk. The fish are running crazy right now. MMmmmm still no CJ?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK07-17-2007
There are 338 votes on the question today and Smythes is ahead. Smythes was/is no way a better store than Graves. 338 votes ...Hmmm Oh! I get it!Bobby C.07-17-2007
DG was a stock boy at First National. Looooooooog time ago. Slim was the meat mangager and Pete S worked about 25 hours a day as manager. We shared the parking lot with Sears.C Hanson07-17-2007
Meta, check Msg 21815 for Bob Bishop's e-mail. Dont know why he insists in Henderson, NV in the heat of the Summer. Must have fried some cells along the way.C Hansonout West07-17-2007
You'll hear from CJ today Webmaster. She was up late last night so ? ? Thanking you in advance tooRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-17-2007
Flyrod, the cam on Pleasant Lake is on the N. Shore and west of the Roosevelt Camps. Are you having fun hunting for it or should I just tell you where it is? I'd be happy to run a question regarding the next COM reunion. Please email me the specific question so I know I have it worded right. Thanks!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-17-2007
"WEBBY" - I've been trying to place where the Island Falls webcam is.... is it past the Roosevelt Camps on Pleasant Pond?FLYROD07-17-2007
Tenlee, are there any pictures of all the daughters? I would like to see it if you have one. Since mom died, I probably won't be going back to Maine for a very long time, if ever again. I'm getting a little too old for travel that far from home, and it's very expensive too.S.BlanchardNC07-17-2007
Hi Bob Bishop. Great to see you on COM. I had your e-mail address once upon a decade but somehow in my move it got rerouted! As you can see I've moved back HOME..would love to hear from you. Hope you're enjoying your new life in NV.MetaPI07-17-2007
Something interesting I've discovered just lately: In August there will be a 5-year class reunion. The classes od 1950, '51, '52 '53, '54 and '55 will combine the classes into one very big reunion. I can't recall this ever happening, but certainly think it's a great idea. Last year I(class of '60) sort of self-invited myself to a gathering of 1961 classmates and had a wail of a time. Saw schoolmates whom I hadn't seen since graduation and whom I never would have seen unless I had invited myself. I hope these multi-class reunions become popular as they are in other places.....DGPI07-17-2007
Tenlee, your all gorgeous!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-17-2007
Hey, everyone, C-J and I emailed today and were going to ask Jeff to pose it for question of the day so we could get a head count for DG, since in a past post he elected us :p We thought that the best way to get a head count. Any suggestions would be great, but C-J had suggested dates to poll and we will see if that is the next question once the best store one has gotten all the attention it deserves.Rebecca07-17-2007
DG----Sampson's stores were purchased by Hannaford Bros in 1975 or 1976, then Graves bought Hannaford in 1982, (I think!)I worked for Sampsons in 1974 and continued to work for Graves,(what a great family to work for) 'till 91 and retired from Hannford Supermarket in Brunswick after 15 years.. :-)Judy R07-16-2007
Carma We use the viewfinder, our camera also has F stop settings along with the automatic settings.Arch07-16-2007
Ref. 21806 D.G. How can anyone response to you about a COM reunion when you have a unlisted address? What up with that? I know Chip(call me Charlie)Hanson would be there if it were around the class of 62 reunion. Hell, half the class would probably show up!Bob BishopNevada07-16-2007
Gwen, well... not sure which one you think is "the pretty one" but I am the only one with blue eyes and long hair, so that one is me. lolTenlee07-16-2007
Arch, I do use the Electronic View 99% of the time, didnt you mention that you and your wife use the lcd screen and get better shots? :-)CarmaHollis07-16-2007
Favorite stores Was it Johnnies General, Morrisons, Waddells IGA or Lints in Castle Hill, Naaa it was Gus Traftons store where the park is in Mapleton across from the Pizza place.Arch07-16-2007
Webmaster, My favorite grocery store was First National. I think I knew just about all of the clerks. We got new plates, glasses, etc. with purchases. I thought that store was huge! That was really long ago. I know I've been in other grocery stores since then but First National was my favorite. I think that was the name of it. Down where the old Sears used to be.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.07-16-2007
Webmaster....Yeah, my favorite store is Sampson's. It, however, has been closed for about 15 years so perhaps I should choose another, right? Actually, Sampson's went kaput when Graves moved off west State St. and moved into what was Sampson's down across from the Rec Center.DGPI07-16-2007
Steve S....Yes, by all means bring Aunt Mildred; she's more than welcome and good company to boot. Talked to your cousin Barb only the other day. Says you really take good care of her mother. Barb is more than grateful. The Irish Setter Pub is, alas, too loud for any group to sit and converse with each other. The acoustics are poor and every little sound carries and echoes.DGPI07-16-2007
DG ... Just an idea. July 30, 11 a.m. at the new Irish Setter Pub on north Main. I'll bring my aunt Mildred Osborn as a date. Not much room there, though. Other suggestions welcome.Steve S.PI07-16-2007
CARMA I think that changing shutter speeds and using the flash should help but I am not well versed in using a camera so Paul C would have the correct answers I bet.Arch07-16-2007
Steve S....Thus far, no one has signed up for an unscheduled COM reunion lunch. If 10 or more sign on, I'll make arrangements. Like last year, I'll donate my latest local history book, "Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History" and have it won with a winning ticket picked from someone's hat. Last year Norma M. drew the winning ticket. Someone else want to donate something for another winning ticket, that is, if we have a COM get-together? Tenlee..That's a nice photo of Nichol's barn. Daisy...I read that, in fact, the weather vane was life size.DGPI07-16-2007
Tenlee is the pretty one you? :DGwenPac West07-16-2007
Here's a barn (Civil War built) that housed the last (Sutter Farm) Grade A (11-cow) dairy herd in Presque Isle in 1965. DG ... let us know where everyone plans to meet during the Fair.Steve SutterPI07-16-2007
Hey Arch--Thats what I have for a camera! Its the second one I have because that particular feature didnt work and this one doesnt like the night time mode either nor does it take good pictures in a shady area(?) With my Easyshare 4 mp, I could get right inside a flower but not with this 7 mp I cant do that. I wonder what I am doing wrong?Carma07-16-2007
CARMA We have a Kodak Easyshare 10X mechanical zoom and we get great photos. It has a digital zoom also that we don't use because it makes the photos fuzzy. It came with a dock that is a photo printer and the photos are no more expensive that Wallyworld and will last as long as a commercially printed photo.Arch07-16-2007
tenlee: I dont play pool on the internet but would like to. send me an email explaing where to go and what to do. see ya cuzPaul C.somerset pa07-16-2007
Nice brand of camera then Paul. I have a 10x zoom and cant get nearly as clear ofpictures as you do. I have a Kodak and I really dont recommend them too high because any digital Kodak I have bought has not worked on the "Night Mode" feature. And your right, looks like the Moose are getting hteir shiny coats back.CarmaHollis07-16-2007
Now that is a BARN!! The weathervane on the roof looks like a life size cow!daisy07-16-2007
This is the barn mona and DG were talking about.Tenlee07-16-2007
Hi, does anyone know Teddy Nelson in Presque Isle? She and my mother were friends during their youth in PI. Thanks.Marcia MillerGainesville, Florida07-16-2007
Well, here we sisters are. We're the ones that threw the party for mom. lolTenlee07-16-2007
Happy B-Day Mona! Who's gonna post pics from the surprise party? :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-16-2007
I guess you can see I'm still not ok, left out a few letters in my enrty.Mona07-16-2007
yESTERDAY i THOUGHT i KNEW WHAT i WAS GOING TO BE DOING AND THAT WAS TO GO TO A 25TH ANNIV. PARTY FOR MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER AND hUSBAND, HAL LYFORD. tHEIR ANNIV. WAS THE 25TH OF jUNE, wELL THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. WHEN I ARRIVED I THOUGHT THERE WAS AN AWFUL LOT OF CARS FOR WHAT WE PLANNED, THEN i STARTED NOTICING THINGS LIKE BALLONS ON THE TOP DECK, AND THEN SOME CARS THAT I ONLY SEE AT TIM HORTONS, I REALIZEDTHEN THAT I HAD BEEN DUPE. IT WAS A SURPRISE PARTY FORMT 75TH BIRTHDAY! O GAIL AND HAL STILL HAVEN'T HAD A PARTY. iT WAS LOTS OF FUN AFTER THE SHOCK WORE. NOTHING GREATER THAN FAMILY AND GOOS FRIENDS.Mona07-16-2007
Just recently got back from a week at Baxter State Park with the whole family! Man do I ever miss Maine sometimes!!Robyn Pendexter HallMass07-16-2007
And how about some more good stuff? Someone from the class of 1967 told me that the Mustangs played for over an hour Friday night at their reunion!PAC07-16-2007
Man! A lot of really good stuff on here lately.. I put seeing the Snot Rocket in action on my "Things to do before I croak" list. Here's a good article to help you decide what goes on that list. http://men.msn.com/articlemh.aspx?cp-documentid=5066502&GT1=10219Bobby C.07-16-2007
re 21778 Carma, what I used was probably comparable to about 15x, appreciate your comments.........moose are looking a lot better, at least their coats are.........Paul CyrP. Isle07-16-2007
Ruth, I'm sure if we met I would recognize you, I still see lois now and then, I don't know how much she works now, and Carolyn has been there a long time also.Mona07-15-2007
Can't forget Demolition Derby Car... at Houlton Maine Fair- SNOT ROCKET!! not sure who the driver was... but.. ya... name of car was ... "Snot Rocket!" ONLY in MAINE... huh?RuthIsland Falls07-15-2007
Here's a beautiful creature that was at Houlton Fair this year! Mona..Yes.. if you shopped Star City IGA...from 1985 thro...1996..You more then likely ran into me..I worked..as cashier ,in deli,bakery,meat dept..and sometime in produce...really enjoyed my time there,it has changed so much over the years.. as we all have! ha ha I remember a lot of older folks enjoyed the store due to the small size but lots of products. I just heard Monica that has been there forever just got done the past year or so.. Lois,,who was there with me.. is still there! she got done.. but guess just can't stay away! ha ha and yes.. Scott and his family are nice people, PS the crush..I won't tell.. but I ant so sure all these others that read this won't! ha ha ha... have a great evening everyone.. enjoy the raindrops!RuthIsland Falls07-15-2007
I meant Rebecca or should I say the new "ALICE"Judy07-15-2007
No Recca I was there and just got back here it was so nice beautiful weather no traffic jams and my older sister got the grand tour from me she had been gone along time..We loved the Mars Hill views..Have a wonderful visit.. you will love it! Anyone interested there is site on web www.old.film.org has some old film found at the Braden theatre that belonged to Michael Bernard.. it show some of PI in the 1920..Judy Hardy07-15-2007
Judy, will you be gone when I get home? I know you mentioned dates earlier - too lazy to look back, been mowing my lawn between dropsRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-15-2007
Ditto Carma! Gee that raccoon looked right at the camera - was she asking about Alice? Less than two weeks out and I'm very excited folks.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-15-2007
In case anyone might be interested; there are 6 Panels of Presque Isle History that depict the B&A railroad,the FIRE at the Braden Theatre,the Centennial 1959.... that are on display at the Turner Library until the end of this month,then they will be kept at PIHS if interested call 207 764 1403 :-)Judy HardyTacoma07-15-2007
class of 1973 web page .. work in progress. Need to go PI Alumni page as no linky on this message board. http://www.sad1.orgRick B07-15-2007
I didnt write down what I was thinking...I should have at least given your name Paul Cyr ;-)Carma07-15-2007
I applaud you for today's pictures. Your not only talented, your very daring taking those photos of the bear. Do you have a 100x Zoom on that great camera of yours?CarmaHollis07-15-2007
Julia-Did you happen to come across this "thing" while walking around? I have no idea what it is other than sounding like a turkey but looking like a yellow tiger cat. :pCarmaHollis07-15-2007
Paul (conley) Mom and I play pool at Yahoo Games. Its a lot of fun!Tenlee07-15-2007
Carma....If I knew how to attach a picture to this you perhaps would see yourself in the background of a terrific picture of a girl and a sheep..all from Fiddlehead Farm in North Yarmouth I am technically illiterate with such things. Bill Nemitz column in today's paper re: the laughing contest and the demise of the watermelon-seed-spitting contest at the fair is humorous reading!JuliaYarmouth07-15-2007
Yup, Smythe's is closed for good. Inventory will be transferred to Graves and Star City....all this comes from the street.DGPI07-15-2007
Was real sorry to hear that the Smythes store has closed.. Have not been in contact with anyone from up there recently so didn't know until I got on here and read it.. I worked there for many years. but before I worked there I shopped at the small IGA that scott managed.Brenda07-15-2007
On Bobby's Employment application he is suposedly a tea toteler ;-)Sandra H.07-15-2007
tenlee: where do u go on the internet to play pool?paul csomerset Pa07-15-2007
Ruth, I must have seen you at Star City IGA I have shopped there for years and a few years ago when they re modeled they carry a lot more merchandise, I don't think (Scott's) loyal customers will leave him.Mona07-15-2007
re: #21754 Ruth I agree with you about Star City IGA. Scott was a classmate of mine, and he and his wife are awesome people. Don't tell anyone, but I had a HUGE crush on Scott when I was 12 years old! lol I'm hoping the positive that comes out of Smythe's closing, is that even more locals go to Star City. It is a great little store, and the customer service can't be beat! :-)Tenlee07-15-2007
Julia, we were probably standing right next to each other (?) I spent more time looking at the animals then I did the small midway. I wanted some Cotten Candy but wasnt willing to pay $4 for it! Gosh things sure have gone up since I was a kid. :-)CarmaHollis07-15-2007
Sorry to hear that Keith Bolster of Easton broke his ankle and will need to be operated on. Guess he stuck some where it wasn't wanted concidering how short he is, It must of been quick. His email is Bolster58@aol.com if any one would like to send him a good joke. :p :p :p :p :p :pjim ritchihe07-15-2007
One more Braden Theatre shot. This is upstairs and will be rented out for office space, It's a great space with a grand view of outside overlooking Main St...DGPI07-15-2007
re 21763 DG, would be my pleasure !! weather permitting and a few hours notice, can accommodate up to 8 .........Paul CyrP. Isle07-15-2007
I'm frome Ashland and i've been in the Bangor area for now 15 years, its nice to log on this site and see alittle bit of hoem. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)Paul and Carla MahanHermon,ME07-15-2007
Forgot to say.....A COM luncheon would likely be a chance to meet Paul Cyr. I believe Paul has an offer for several to ride his interesting "range" and has the vehicle to do so. Paul, can you tell us more?DGPI07-15-2007
Excuse a few typos in the last message...didn't proofread. Besides, who cares?DGPI07-15-2007
RLG and cj........Fairtime would be perhaps the best time for an impromptu COM reunion/lunch. cj...you're right, we'll have to limit BC's adult beverage consumption to, say, 4 Narragansetts. Well, you two can be in charge of gathering a crowd for this auspicious occasion. Steve Sutter, plesse join us if the event comes off. KBS...bring your shorthand pad for notes; we expect another spectacular COM lunch report just like the one you submitted last time. Don't forget, you are the official secretary. Bring Snarlene with you. Would like many new members show. Let me know and I'll make arrangements (guess I said that before). Likely I can also schedule us in for a tour of the Braden under construction. For those who have never been thru the Estey House where the P.I. Historical Society is now located, I can manage a tour there also. See all of Vera Estey's personal belongings from many years ago....clothes, photos, pantry foodstuffs, and especially her old hats for which she was well known. Plus many other historical items which have accumulated over the years...DGPI07-15-2007
Julia ... I hope the northern Maine Fair will have at least one sheep breed shown, and maybe a Rhode Island Red chicken! I know where I can borrow a "Rodie," but, I don't want responsibility for its safety.Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
Carma...re:21738. I was at the Ossippee Fair today as well and proudly watching a 4H grandaughter show a couple of her sheep. These kids work very hard getting their animals ready to show and are extra mindful while showing to keep their eyes on the judge. I also saw relatives with their dairy animals and and another with well matched pairs of young steers. I love this fair, about the first of many each summer. The No. Maine Fair used to be a lot like this one except I don't recall seeing oxen up there and of course that has always been know for its horse racing.JuliaYarmouth07-14-2007
DG ...I'm all in favor of a COM reunion and most anytime in August is good for me (except for the 25th, as I mentioned before, that's the day/night of my class reunion). We'd have to do it before the 12th so that Rebecca can join in the festivities! Bobby said he'd be up for the Fair, and surely he'll stay for longer than just a week?!! And I'm not adverse to chipping in towards his lunch, but not towards his beverage order!! Just thought I'd mention that small note, since we all know he loves his beer!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-14-2007
For several years, I've been watched daily by two local raven pairs. Both couples have brought their young (in July) to see where this human just "throws food on the ground."Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
re 21753 you girls are welcome to sit in for her if you like, the game cameras (3) will take your pics.........Paul CyrP. Isle07-14-2007
I thought so Paul, thanks for the reply. Connie, Kim and I were going to take a picture with her, but we may need to pass on it, ha? I laughed when you said they have bad eye sight. They had to put a bear down here last week. Kept chasing people on the bike trail on their bikes and stocking people walking. I guess our bears up here don't need to smell :eek:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-14-2007
Sorry to hear Bob and family closed his store.. Smyth's...But...the little Star City IGA is still there.!!! I worked at Star City IGA for 10 years off and on..in between our children mostly..and it is and was a beautiful little store where a lot of folks enjoyed shopping because of its small size but great customer service,and a great guy now owns it,,Scott Carlin now owner who managed for several years before purchasing..I do hope he has local support to keep him going! Been quit a while since I have stopped in there.. but.. always was very clean, great buys and friendly service.. Scott would encourage that all!!! :-) and he's just a great guy! to work for.RuthIsland Falls07-14-2007
I thought so Paul, thanks for the reply. Connie, Kim and I were going to take a picture with her, but we may need to pass on it, ha? I laughed when you said they have bad eye sight. They had to put a bear down here last week. Kept chasing people on the bike trail on their bikes and stocking people walking. I guess our bears up here don't need to smell :eek:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-14-2007
My grandfather had 2 teams of work horses in 1919. But no family member could tell me anything about this set of horns I noticed nailed above their former stable. So, I claim they are remains of an oxen that pulled rocks and stumps in the late 1850s.Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
C-J, I'm there until the 12th. I will drive by Mona's each time I go to PI from MH so chances are good. I got Mona's number. DG, I thought that we should request a com get together, we would need notes taken by the secretary KBS, I bet we could get 20 of us together. No problem with BC's lunch. How should we proceed? A pole question?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-14-2007
re 21747 Rebecca, Alice is back in rehab, the cubs (7 of them) play too aggressively, even her chair has been demolished from the repeated body slams, I'll be lucky to keep the table together..........Paul CyrP. Isle07-14-2007
cj and others.....Still would like to have a COM reunion sometime perhaps this August. Need 20 or so to make it good. Let me know and I'll make arrangements.....Reckon it'll probably take BC's presence to make it happen. Tell you what, BC....if you can make it, we'll all buy your lunch. First time in the history of COM reunions that someone got a free lunch. That's quite an honor.....DGPI07-14-2007
Rebecca, Connie, Mona, et al....sorry, I won't be able to make it to the coffee hour/day on August 1st. Though I arrive in Maine on the 27th, I won't get to PI until the 4th or 5th, so you'll have to coffee without me. Connie, I'm so sorry I'll miss you this year, but we'll try for next year, for sure! Much to talk about, huh?! Mona and I have the rest of the month to get together, and Rebecca, you're welcome to join us whenever you can! You and Mona exchange numbers on the first so we can reach you! JRC...just received my Star Herald, and I surely don't believe you're a Senior Citizen, since you're younger than I am, and I don't consider myself one!! Nice article though.....see you next month for my bricks and your beer! DG...the Braden is coming along nicely; we all have such good memories of the theater, and thanks for posting the pics! Sorry to hear about Smythes though; a very neat and clean place to shop. See you next month also!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-14-2007
Paul, Did Alice get ya know, take a chewin' from one of the cubs? I love the pictures I receive everyday and I agree with the wizardRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-14-2007
I agree Steve. I like the Agriculture fairs alot better. I was kind of surprised to see that this "Zipper" ride is still in actual use. This thing has got to be 75 years old! I wouldnt get in it if you paid me! :pCarmaHollis07-14-2007
Marilyn ... Fascinating! Oxen, horses, and sled dogs all pulled right when the driver said "gee." This could take days to dig up, but how did one get oxen to back up?Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
re 21733: The command "haw" for oxen was the same for us when we used to race our husky. The commands for the dogs was "haw" for left and "gee" for turning right. My husband came close to being hit by a train once when the lead dog Wolf ( who was actually half wolf) disobeyed his command to "gee" and turned the wrong way. Ron had to hit the brake quick. Luckily the train missed him and the team.MarilynColchester, Vt07-14-2007
Ron...The building which stood before Grant's was built in 1954 was the old Perry Building---built around 1902---and, later in 1933, became known as the Bank Building.It was in 1933 the bank purchased the building and in 1936 or so hosted the first State Theatre on the second floor. That building burned flat in Jan. of 1945. If you had sprung for $68 for my first book, all that info would be at your feet...DGPI07-14-2007
Ron ... in all of my farming research, I'm not exactly sure at what age these young bulls (to become oxen) are castrated. But they do become more docile. Carma ... great fair in Oxford county. Maybe the northern Maine Fair can bring back more livestock, for my enjoyment, and enjoyment of area children.Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
DG, What building was located on the lot where W.T. Grant was built? In many old pics of PI there were many huge American elm trees. Does anyone know about what year the Dutch Elm disease killed them? I remember them being cut down on Academy St. and Norway Maples were planted to replace them.RonMass.07-14-2007
Steve, Would you care to share with us city folk how bulls become oxen? I just discovered that info last year.....RonMass.07-14-2007
Also these beautiful horses pulling twice their weight.Carma07-14-2007
It didnt look like this little thing liked the haircut one bit this afternoon at the Ossipee Fair. ;-)Carma07-14-2007
Bobby C. ... it's "get up" (pull forward).Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
re 21732 Bobby, that's an idea !!Paul CyrP. Isle07-14-2007
What! I wonder how many Oxen did a left face when I said that. I thought it was just a celeBRAYtory exclamation.I do know about giddyup and mush tho.Bobby C..07-14-2007
re 21731 they may look domesticated but looks are deceiving, the truth is bears have EXTREMELY poor eyesight especially in bright light, which makes getting close to them possible, they eventually pick up your scent even when on the down wind side and the closer you are when they do detect you the faster they leave !!Paul CyrP. Isle07-14-2007
In Maine, oxen lost ground in numbers to draft horses in the 1850s. In their heyday, eight oxen were needed per 100 people. For oxen and working horses, "haw" means turn left.Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
Don't do it DG..Put a link on here and force us to subscribe to the articles by email fur a fee..I would also recommend finding somebody to do do a county gossip sheet that could also be had by email for a small price. YeeHaw!...KATCHING!.... er.. Maybe.Paul should be charging at least $3.00 a month fur his picture emails.Free stuff has it's limitations.Bobby C.07-14-2007
Paul, those bears surely look domesticated sitting at a table, etc. What are their names? Do they accept your presence yet? They must be pretty used to you being near them. Thanks so much for passing them on. Great shots!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.07-14-2007
Marilyn....Yes, exactly; left side as you approached the smoking area downstairs. Yes, we townies spend a great deal of our time at the movies. Those who lived in the country had useful chores at home and far less time to waste.. Daisy...I can't give you a straight answer right now. Developing....DGPI07-14-2007
Dang, DG, you sure are good at avoiding a straight answer !! :D So, it that a yes or a no to posting your columns? :confused: Also, I never knew that there was a basement in the Braden .. you townies sure had more info then us country kids!daisy07-14-2007
I believe I remember that wall. Is it the wall on the left after you have gone down the stairs? Same side as the restrooms and small storage room.MariliynColchester, Vt07-14-2007
Here's a pre-1945 aerial of P.I. Would like to know who posted it. What I'd really like is to copy the original or have the photo sent to me in high-resolution format. I'd trade another equally as good photo for it.....like a later aerial of P.I. What say?DGPI07-14-2007
One more from the Braden. To my surprise,I discovered an original wall (1950)made from early plywood in a parquet (had to look that one up) format. Found it downstairs in the old basement/smoking area...DGPI07-14-2007
I ask that you go easy on DG. As a writer, all I do is dust off old publications. DG has to dig much deeper. Oh, and if the Star Herald has "rights," I'm in deep manure.Steve SutterPI07-14-2007
Daisy...Sure do thank you for your enthusiasm regarding my Star-Herald articles. I'm a self-styled free agent and sign no contracts with anyone or anything. The paper only prints my stuff but does not have any legal hold on the material; I own the stuff lock, stock and barrel. That said, the paper is truly good to me and makes the path to print smooth. I'm obligated to the Star-Herald (sort of). But, times change and so do opportunities, right?DGPI07-14-2007
So, DG, are you avoiding the question of posting your columns or have you just not read the request, as yet? ;-)daisy07-14-2007
BC....Here's that hole in the wall where the screen was.DGPI07-14-2007
BC...My apologies, you were exactly right' That hole in the floor is exactly where they sat and held hands. Not me, not you or anyone else, just them. Avah, shame! There's another rather large hole in the wall on the other end of the theatre where the screen was...that's the hole I thought you were referring to.DGPI07-14-2007
KBS...Yes, 3 generations of Graves in that photo except I'm hidden (hiding) behind the camera lens. Good catch. BC....Non, no, no, no....Meta and her boyfriend were holding hands at the other side of the theatre; that's the screen side unless, of course, they snuck up behind the curtain before the movie started. Suppose?DGPI07-14-2007
Well I think some one must have some money to invest as the homes and businesses and especially the Govt.eg. Social Security etc has sure made some great facelifts and beautiful buildings in Aroostook, Caribou's new SSec, is huge. lots of the homes are much nicer now in the rural areas than say 15 years ago or so and my sis had not been to the county since the 80s ...was very impressed with how clean and pretty main street is.. also the rest of Aroostook looks very much as it did but alot of the areas have been cleaned and improved. We had a huge lunch at Winnies whole clams bellies and all, and the old pictures of the star Herald on the wall had picture at graduation and also some of graduating classes I knew.. of my family (Madge Johnson) and the whole area was sweet savour to our souls.. I enjoyed the Houlton area alot it has really grown my old teaching hospital I was a student and worked at Houlton Regional is magnificent! We both plan to come back every now and then just for the beauty of it.. and of course our roots.. Maine Street is very pretty! old homes in Bangor 3 and 4 stories were so pretty My sis had worked at Sears in Bangor when her husband was at Dow AFB which is Airport Mall.. we really had the grand tour of the state :-)Judy HardyBack from Maine07-14-2007
DG, What a great idea. Post 'em, please.RonMass.07-14-2007
I've been after DG for years to post his Forgotten Times articles here on COM and/or writing additional stuff. Whaddya say DG? :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-14-2007
I have been going through my Star Heralds this a.m. and scanning some of the articles into my computer. This activity caused me to question whether or not DG could post his column on the COM, as Steve Sutter does??? Does the SH have 'rights' to your columns, DG? If not, would you be able to post them to COM, so folks who do not receive the SH could enjoy them too?daisymid atlantic07-14-2007
The North St. Plaza is also having a face-lift. I wonder if Graves own the entire plaza or just Smythes.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-14-2007
A picture of the closed Smythe's IGA this AM. There were still people driving by looking inside.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-14-2007
Nothin' .. They musta wore that spot out.Bobby C.07-14-2007
Meta: Brush up on your "come-backs" as I have a feeling your going to need them soon. :-) Bobby where was your favorite seat? I wonder, were you the boy who kept trying the take the candy bars without paying? He was a cute little bugger with a big grin!! No, couldn't have been you as you were probably older. (1959)MarilynC07-14-2007
So, what are you trying to say, Bobby C?daisymid atlantic07-14-2007
There appears to be a big hole in the floor right where Meta and her boy friend used to sit on Saturday afternoons..Bobby C.07-14-2007
The picture of the Braden #21697 appears to have two generations of DG's and probably the older one (DG senior) of three, taking the picture. Getting the grandchildern involved with PI history Dick?KBSPI07-14-2007
DG..re Braden Those are some brave souls opening the theater ain't they? Yup..Some brave souls. I remember back awhile ago I suggested DG open up there and he said he wasn't too crazy about setting himself up fur Chapter 11. In my new book "Brave Souls of The County" Chapter 11 iz devoted to how to re-open old theaters and Malt Shops.Bobby C.07-14-2007
Viewers.. Here's another interior shot of the Braden. This is the back of the movie hall showing the projection booth windows above. Arlen Dow, the very hospitable new owner, said the theatre is likely to open in October..DGPI07-14-2007
Mona, If Graves owns the building then it is possible the lease was not renewed. I can understand not liking to walk through a big store to get a couple of items. I have done the same thing and when I get to checkout I realize had i gone to a BIG BOX store I would saved money. Paying 50 cents more for an item won't break me but there are families where 50 cents makes a difference between have green beans with your MAC and Cheese vs. just MAC and Cheese. The "big" part is why folks shop WALLY WORLD as they can get a quart of oil,buy a winter coat and get a dozen worms without driving all over town. I have only shopped at Wally World a couple of times in my life. Since I live in a large metro area there are lots of choices for purchases and pricing is competative on daily items.Rick B07-13-2007
Rick, If you do some chacking you will find out that Graves bought the Smythe building and I understand all the stock that wasn't IGA. It would stand to reason they wouldn't want to continue with a competitor in their building. As for Wallmart i dislike going there you have to walk half a mile from one side to the other if you need toiletries and then something in the groceries, I personaly like the Star City IGA, I don't have to have an hour to shop and it is locally owned.Mona07-13-2007
The person who wrote that they were playing golf for the third consective day was my cousin James c in Folsom California monas brotherPaul CSomerset PA07-13-2007
Rebecca - good idea ie. anyone who wants to join us at Tim Horton's at 10:00 a.m. on Aug 1st would be great! See you then.....connie c.CA07-13-2007
daisy ... you are absolutely right.Steve SutterPI07-13-2007
The closing of Smythe's will impact on the older shopper; those folks who can no longer walk long distances and stay on their feet for a couple of hours. The larger stores may offer cheaper prices, but how does that compare to the elderly maintaining their independence?daisymid atlantic07-13-2007
10:00 August 1st it is then. I won't have had a chance to get tanned yet :-( Anyone can join also - gotta get my PC calendars.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-13-2007
DG.. It is sad to see a local business close it's doors. That being said " China Mart" didn't close Smythe's Grocery Store. The residents of PI took their hard earned $$ to get the best deal. Grave's Shop and Save " locally owned' used the Hannaford pricing power which also helped in the demise of Smythe's. Years ago Presque Isle downtown retailers were put out of business by ZAYRE's and KMART. WalMart get a bad rap for displacing businesses due to pricing power they have obtained. And don't get me going on the the workers are underpaid and on no benefits argument.Rick BNW USA07-13-2007
Rebecca, All Kim said was that Wed. would be the only day she could do it. As for the time, would 10:00 be too early? Just a suggestion. Mona has a 2:00 appt. that day. And CJ I'd love to see you too! Will you be there on Aug. 1st? We go back the 3rd. My goodness - I don't check this guestbook for a few hours, and I hear Smythes IGA is closing! Bummer! Things just never stay the same. I remember when that building was Zayre's. DG - please post pixs of the Braden! Thanks. Also make sure you have a copy of your new book for us 'cause we'll stop by to buy it & get it signed. Paradise here we come! :-)connie c.CA07-13-2007
Braden Theatre.....Lobby/ticket areaDGPI07-13-2007
Folks, I'm pleased to announce the addition of our latest camera on Bennett Dr. in Caribou: http://www.crownofmaine.com/caribou/bennett.php A big thanks to Plourde Furniture and the Caribou Chamber of Commerce for making it possible!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-13-2007
DG ... I'm just as saddened as you are about closure of Smythe's Grocery Store. And what great employees too.Steve SutterPI07-13-2007
DG: I would be interested in seeing the shots of the interior of the Braden Theatre. Really hope it will be open when we come home in the fall. Someone wrote they were playing golf for three consecutive days? How are you lucky enough to get three days in a row without rain? We can't seem to put even two together. Or, are you playing in the rain????MarilynColchester, Vt07-13-2007
ARCH - It came with the boat... curiosity got the better of me, and, well...FLYROD07-13-2007
Flyrod Fish finder? Are you a Boston Sport in disguise. Shame, what ever became of knowing the seasons and and the Lake you are on. ;-)Arch07-13-2007
Yes DG....pac07-13-2007
Viewers...I just returned from photographing the inside of the Braden Theatre (under constrution, of course. Anyone want to see a few select shots?DGPI07-13-2007
Speaking of poll questions... the Island Falls lakes poll is neck-and-neck. I know the "Official" answer (Maine Lake Depth Book), but have recorded deeper readings on my fish-finder than in the book.FLYROD07-13-2007
No, I'm done. I like them both.FLYROD07-13-2007
Rebecca, I got up at 6:30 for 35 years and it's hard to sleep past that now, but i do go later than 8:30 lots of times, Kim and I met in the afternoon, I do have an appointment in Caribou at 2:30 that day. Let me know what time is good for you.Mona07-13-2007
I do think that was a great web pole question webmaster...... ;-)Carma07-13-2007
and the landlord would be?, Flyrod? Talk about being careful not to buy anything from China ... ask General Mills where the honey they use on their cerals comes from. And ask Kellogs where their dried strawberries come from. TRUTH IN LABELING ... it needs to become a reality !! :-(daisy07-13-2007
Guest #21665- I think I meant it as a joke seeing that I mentioned the flea market and all ;-) It really isnt that big of deal, but it does however set people back a week who paid for the ad..and yes...there were people out there who called and thought the ad was "Real" just my Friday the 13th 2 cents worth :-)CarmaHollis07-13-2007
I wonder if there is a conflict of interest with the landlord... :rolleyes:FLYROD07-13-2007
Oh, I'm sure China*Mart had something to do with the closing. China*Mart effects many businesses. We all have to make sure we purchase no food items originating in China. Be careful of the salmon....DGPI07-13-2007
DG - Did the rent go up? ;-)FLYROD07-13-2007
RE: 21678 -- I hope it wasn't because of that chinese store, er.. Walmartmember07-13-2007
Connie, haven't heard from Kim on the best time, but not as early as Mona goes, I'm too young to get up that early :rolleyes: CJ please plan to come with us :DRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-13-2007
Sadly, I must announce that Smythe's Grocery Store closed today....probably for good. The Buckleys are hard workers and it saddens me to see such thing happen to them. Perhaps a renegotiation can occur and things will be right again. We'll see.....DGPI07-13-2007
57 ... now that was a good year ... even if the numbers are transposed, Mona, enjoy the coming year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! :-)daisymid atlantic07-13-2007
Happy 57th birthday mom. Oops...got my numbers transposed! hehehe :-)Tenlee07-13-2007
Cj, Yes 39!!!! only two people gave me cards with "75" on them. They gotta be joking!Mona07-13-2007
Thank you all, Jim the daughters are taking me to Yorks tonight for lobster. Have all four of my girls together for a week. Tenlee is staying with me so I have to gear up for some late nights and pool.Mona07-13-2007
happy birthday cousin Mona from paul, lois, coy, alden dick and adriana and many more to come. ;-)paul c07-13-2007
Connie...how long will you be in PI? I'd love to see you!!C-J McHugh Lougee07-13-2007
Mona....Happy Birthday!! How old are you today? 39?!! Guess I'll have to buy you a cupcake to go with that coffee!! Enjoy your day; and I hope you have many more wonderful birthdays!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-13-2007
Mona - Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Mona, Happy birthday to you! :-) It looks like Wed. Aug. 1st will be our day to meet at Tim Horton's. But it won't be an early one! Right Rebecca?connie c.CA07-13-2007
Happy Birthday Mona :DRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-13-2007
I too vote BC Last winter I referred to him as the Wizard of Oz, now he has the nomination to be :cool:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-13-2007
Happy Birthday to sister Mona! Whats on the agenda for the day? We will be playing golf for the third consecutive day.JimcFolsom,C A07-13-2007
A lot of people shopping in Caribou this morning :-)Guest07-13-2007
Whats the big deal with typos in a newspaper? :rolleyes: The last perfect person left this earth over 2000 years ago.Guest07-13-2007
:D BC for everything, just because :pSPTColorado07-13-2007
I think Bobby would be the perfect person here in Mooseknuckle Maine to cover everything...my vote is cast...Suerae07-13-2007
Webmaster...Is BC, alias Mr. BLT, alias "4 turnin', 2 burnin" hired? I just know he'll work for a sandwich and a cold Narragansett.DGPI07-13-2007
Webmaster....A far better job (rather than Monticello correspondent) for BC when he officially joins the ever-expanding COM staff is a weekly Dave Barryesque column filled with social satire and other funny stuff. Actually, for a time now I've thought BC was even more creative and funnier than highly-paid syndicated columnist Barry.Just by reading in his last posting about all those hitchhikers over the years still stranded in Monticello is proof enough of his creativity. Funny stuff! COM staff continues to build....DGPI07-13-2007
Bobby, you're hired! Compensation will be provided by DG in the form of BLTs.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-12-2007
Paul Cyr It was Richard Blanchard, my father, that used to work at NMTC. He passed away back in 2001.S. BlanchardNC07-12-2007
Bobby C. is definately qualified. The man...Case closed. Compensation is the only thing left to be negotiated.Randy SmithPresque Isle07-12-2007
I can see it all now, BC ace reporter or maybe ace corespondent. ;-)Arch07-12-2007
I wannabe the correspondent imbedded in Monticello for the Com. Can I have the job? There must be hundreds of people living there that got stranded hitchhiking and never left.Bobby C.07-12-2007
If only someone from Monticello had a camera and had taken photos of the place where a murder was commited early today. Oh, well, someday COM will cover live news...just you wait and see.DGPI07-12-2007
Meredith & Gwen, Sorry to hear about your sister but glad you will be able to take the trip to visit her this weekend. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about all of you and pray for the best news.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach07-12-2007
Hi Meredith. Wish I could get down to see you when you visit my mom in the hospital, but work has a good strangle hold on me right now. We are going to bring the kids down to see her for the first time on Sunday afternoon. I am sure she will be glad to see both of you. I think she is already getting cabin fever from being cooped up so long. Thank-you to all that have been praying for her quick recovery. She loves hearing from everyone. Which picture(s) were of the Burlock Rd.? I get Paul's pics, but I'm not as good at identifying them as you are. I have a guess, but I'm not telling which one.DCNH07-12-2007
Meredith, I had a nice e mail from Tisha's son David yesterday, that was so nice of him, I feel so bad for Tisha, she will have a long recovery, but i know her she'll work hard at it. She is in my prayers as is Harriet, can't believe both events occured the same day. Will stay in touch.Mona07-12-2007
Merideth, so sorry to hear about your sister. I hope she mends fast. Prayers are with your family. Have a safe trip to Boston. :-)CarmaHollis07-12-2007
MEREDITH - I'll jump in... Tenlee's post (#21639) has a link if you click on the word "calendars" on that post it will take you right to the order form.FLYROD07-12-2007
Paul, I especially liked the picture with the Burlock Rd. from the air. I could see our dark greet pines that divide the middle of our "hill". I remember when they used to line the bottom of the hill. Now so many trees have grown up that there isn't the wide open spaces from years gone past. Could you tell me again how to order the calendars? I know you told us a while back but I wasn't paying attention, I guess. I'd like to order 3. Thanks! They can be any version. Our sister is doing better. She was hurt badly in an auto accident over the weekend. She is now in traction for her broken pelvis. Yuck! That doesn't sound like fun. Boy, we nearly lost her at one point. Thanks for the prayers. I don't think she'll be going back to the teaching profession for a while. She won't like that! Gwen and I are going to see her in Boston tomorrow.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.07-12-2007
Gosh, those were beautiful pictures from the air. That is one way to see the Country. It also looks kinda fun. Paul I did get my calendars last week. They are wonderful. Just slow in letting you know. By the way I love those Bear pictures. We are know as 3 Bairs in our family.. I sign my chirstmas cards 3 Bairs and whatever animals we have like now 4 cats. LOL. I did not realize those Bears were so close to the City. Talked to sister Gloria last night and she said oh yeah they come into the city sometimes. Your weather looks great getting to darn hot here. It is 90 and only 11:00 CT. Also there are some other pictures showing up I really enjoy looking at them. Many thanks to all. Oh those Eagle shots were perfect.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-12-2007
Don't knock it until you try it! Extended hours and deadlines make for mistakes. Also at the time I worked there we published the Republican and the Pioneer Times and a paper from down country so you were not looking at just the Star Herald. It also could be a gimmick to get people to call about it, that way the advertiser gets feedback on his ad. But in the end it could be an honest mistake.Arch07-12-2007
No excuse...if it is their job and that's what they are getting paid to do. Tired or not. "Proof Read." It's not like it's from a huge paper like the New York Times. There are only 4 houses for sale in that section....come on now... :-)Carma07-12-2007
Anyone thinking that a misspelled name or a house for $25 is terrible should hide in the corner and watch while the Star Herald is put to bed at crunch time. I have been there and done that from 68 thru 78 and it was not fun. At the time the proofreader was responsible not only for spelling but punctuation and grammar. Try setting and reading for all that and proofing the ads also. The old saying was "No time to do it right but there is always time to do it over." The deadlines were such that you had to work by rote because if you actually thought about what you were doing you scr---d it up. My two centsArch07-12-2007
Not spelling names right isnt the only thing the Star Herald does...How about an ad selling a home for a mere $25.00? Yup...that's the ad in the paper this week. At this rate, they should have just placed it under the flea market section and I could have sold it by Saturday :pCarmaHollis07-12-2007
Paul Cyr No, my dad retired from the P.I. Post Office about 20 years ago.Tenlee07-12-2007
re 21639 tenlee, glad you like them !! did your father work at NMTC ?Paul CyrP. Isle07-12-2007
Greg.....that was Woodbay Court, not Woodbay Circle; a very nice cul-de-sac, up near the Charter School; on the Northern end of Michigan, near the new Wal-Mart, and not far from the T-Pike. :-)C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-12-2007
Hello Greg Cyr in Kissimmee.....and welcome to the site; you'll just have to join now, being from "The County"! We moved here to CO from Kissimmee (Woodbay Circle) a year and a half ago, and absolutely love it; we're both originally from Presque Isle. That series (4 or 5?) of hurricanes in Aug/Sept 2005 did us in so we vacated in January of 2006, and headed West to be nearer our son and his family,and have no regrets. Heading to PI the end of the month; looking forward to some fishing and family reunions. Have a safe trip yourself!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-12-2007
Paul Cyr Wow! I forgot to tell you I rec'd the calendars I ordered that you did and they are wonderful! I'm giving one to my dad because he doesn't have internet, and times I've shared your photos with him, he's been very impressed. You may know him... Ted Blanchard? Thank you thank you! Finally a true Aroostook County Calendar! :-)tenlee07-11-2007
Met two juvenile brookies a few years ago. Slapped river surface ... but they didn't leave!Steve SutterPI07-11-2007
re: 21636 ( Ron ) .... that brookie is hopefully still swimming in the Cross Lk. thoroughfare... but, maybe next month, I can catch something that will go into the pan....Greg CyrKissimmee, Fla07-11-2007
Greg Cyr, That picture of the brookie is making me hungry. I haven't had a "feed" of trout for many years. I can't think of any treat better than brookies.......RonMass.07-11-2007
re 21633 Marilyn, yes there are 2 potato houses in the 5th pic, the enclosed pic shows a wider view, rt 10 and 1A (Easton Center) intersect on the left side of pic.........Paul CyrP. Isle07-11-2007
Hi... a "tourist" here,... well, maybe not a true tourist, since I was born in Caribou, and grew up there (and Cross Lake) I'll be visiting next month for a week or so, to see my brother/sister in-law. I'm hoping that a few of you nice folks, reading this, would not mind writing to me (via my email) to discuss fishing,... (I've got a trip planned to Square Lk, to go for some "deep water" Salmon... going w/ a 85yr young (spry) gentleman named Norman ) ... OR, if any local musicians want to talk about "what's going on up there", w/ local talent. I can share info about fishing in Central Fla. ( for those who might find themselves down here, sometime.. ) I've also been playing guitar for about 40 years.... so I can touch on that topic too. I'm planning on moving back to the Cross Lake area, after I retire from work. ( in about 5 years, maybe ) take care... Greg CyrGreg CyrKissimmee, Florida07-11-2007
Paul Cyr: I was checking out my e-mail photos from you today and was wondering if the 5th picture has two potato houses sitting in the front of the photo? If that is what they are, they sure have changed since I lived at home. Love the canola and potato blossoms. Maine sure is especially beautiful at this time of the year.MarilynColchester, Vt07-11-2007
RLG - I will be living there next year, so you will have a place to lay your head, as you travel north!! Alaska has had miserable weather thus far ... I hope you will be getting some of the heat this area has had. Enjoy your time home ... does your voice level go up an octave or two, when you talk to people from the County or is that just MY family?? :pdaisymid atlantic07-11-2007
Thanks Randy, if I see you or Paul in the sky, I'll wave - for me - I'm chicken - can't do small planes, gliders. Daisy, wished you'd been in Belfast when I was home, would like to have met you. KBS, will talk to you and SnarRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-11-2007
Hello Dave Archer my friend. PIHS Class of 67 Reunion? Where is it? Country Club? Maybe, as a Class of 68, I'll crash it.Steve SutterPI07-11-2007
Some of you were talking about the Mustangs on here the other day. Well, my sister told me last night that David Archer said in his letter in the Star-Herald (he was wishing his 1967 classmates a nice reunion this weekend) that Phil Sirois is working on getting the Mustangs back together. I said..they're probably going to play at our reunion next year!PAC07-11-2007
Well, Randy S., you almost got your star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" this morning, but unfortunately the paper misspelled your name (Rand S.). We'll try another day and see if they can get it right.DGPI07-11-2007
C-J I apologize. My DVD/CD burner hit the skids some months ago and I lazily haven't taken the time to buy and hook up a new one. Your movie(s) have already been transferred onto an external hard drive, now it's just a matter of burning them onto a DVD. When I do get that up and running (hopefully soon, though I've said that before), you and a certain other COM member from the west are first on my list for getting promised productions(a list that has grown embarrassingly long). It's possible I just may be up in the north country in August, though I'm not certain I will make it up to Presque Isle... where will you be? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-11-2007
Marilyn--re: 21615. Northern Lights. I hope that Paul will try a photo of them. I don't think I could do a shot of them that well. We'll see. Rebecca--have a safe trip to Maine!Randy SmithPresque Isle07-11-2007
I watched the John Wayne movie "Island in the Sky" last night on TCM and was surprised to hear how many times Presque Isle was mentioned. In one scene, they showed the outside of an aviation building with a "PRESQUE ISLE" sign over the door. :cool:FLYROD07-11-2007
Bobby C. Once again you make me laugh and I now have another one of your famous quotes to add to my list. re: "we're jest dead men on vacation"! :D The other one I love is something along the lines of "if someone is gossiping about you, you're living rent-free in their head"! Love it! Keep 'em coming.....connie c.CA07-11-2007
Geez, Bobby C, I thought maybe you or Arch would come up with an answer to PBurtt's LLL = live like liberals. I have made a weak attempt, but am sure I will get slammed by someone. ;-) RRR = rigid righteous revisionistdaisymid atlantic07-11-2007
See..P Burtt knows the score... Beltway 10 .. US 0 He sez "So, yes, the Left does not have the monopoly on diddling with our rights. One of the galling distinctions, however, is that, while the Right steps on our rights in the cause of security and Law and Order, the Left poops on our rights simply because they know better." My hope is that the left will poop on our rights before the right steps on them. Anybody who claims to be absolute left or right iz jest somebody's damn police dog. Whew!..starting to sound like one of those idiotic discussion groups..I need to go to my corner.Bobby C.07-11-2007
On Church Street, we have 'town' water -- yuk. So for drinking, we get bottled water from a spring out in Chapman -- the spring used to be owned by Phil and Dodie Beals. It's great! But when I'm out and about, I only drink either Poland Spring or Perrier. I've noticed on several tv shows, when someone is drinking water they are often drinking Poland Spring water. If it's from Maine, it's got to be good!NormaPresque Isle07-11-2007
Carma, Right you are, i only buy Poland Springs water and I've never read a label on the water bottles. I may do that just out of curiosity. I don't ever buy any thing that says diet, low fat or artificial on it. That stuff is bad for you. My two cents worth today.Mona07-11-2007
If you want to change the way things are done when it comes to bottled water then write to your legislature. (That's what we're all told anyways)Not only does my husband haul Poland Spring Water, We also drink it. As a consumer it is all our own choice in what we do or drink just like it's everyone's choice to shop at Wal*Mart even though we all know thier "business tactics". :-)CarmaHollis07-11-2007
Phil.....by the way, where's my tape or CD?? Will be in Maine for the month of August; if you'll be in PI and want to deliver it personally, let me know!!C-J McHugh Lougee07-11-2007
Wow....all this water discussion! We have a well; we have a water softener and a water purifier, built in. We also have a water purifier system inside of the fridge so that when we put our glass up to the little spiggot, we get nice, fresh water, or lovely clean ice cubes, as the case may be (for our toddies). We also have the Britta water system - a jug that we keep in the fridge for really cold water, and all our water tastes really great, filtered as many times that it is. We have to drink lots of it at our elevation of 6,500 feet to keep our bodies hydrated. Phil, perhaps you should consider moving West?? You'd love it out here, really!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-11-2007
ARCH Yes, as it always does... and perhaps should. MONA You are, of course, correct (I won't say "right"). The Right has much to answer for as far as encroaching upon our, um, rights. When it was the ridiculous "War on Drugs", the Right championed jackbooted seizure laws and basically eliminated probable cause. And now they use the "War on Terror" to slip further encroachments past the unseeing (or unwilling to see) masses, coating those encroachments with a veneer of Good Intentions and Just Causes (although I seem to recall that the road to hell was paved with at least one of those). So, yes, the Left does not have the monopoly on diddling with our rights. One of the galling distinctions, however, is that, while the Right steps on our rights in the cause of security and Law and Order, the Left poops on our rights simply because they know better. They’re the LLL Gang - Live Like Liberals (because we know what’s best for you). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-11-2007
Thanks Randy, that is beautiful. Our summer has been SOOOOooooo cold and gray that sunset is calling me HoooommeeRebecca Lunney Guernsey07-11-2007
I'll be in P.I. (the star city of the north) in a couple of days. Can't wait! Tim Hortons is calling my name! loltenlee07-10-2007
DAISY just to remind you and everyone.. Nestle was one of the companies that was selling tainted pet food!mmmmmm.. go figure :rolleyes:Sally Jo07-10-2007
Randy: To someone who rarely gets to see a good sunset in person, your photo is pretty spectacular to me. Wish I had been home to actually watch it happen. Question. Have you or Paul Cyr ever taken photos of the Northern Lights? I remember seeing them when I lived in P.I. and my husband used to walk back to the base after our dates, with his head craned back so he could see them. I think they would make some really nice pictures. Hope to see some of them one day. Between you and Paul I am getting my quota of great pictures of home. Keep it up, I love it.MarilynColchester, Vt07-10-2007
Nestle owns Poland Springs bottling - Crystal Water (our source) is owned by three individuals: 2 Canadian and 1 from Holland ... they bought the company from a Japanese investment group. The reason there is not truth in labeling ?? LOBBYIST !! How come we don't get to vote on labeling?daisymid atlantic07-10-2007
BC--That was funny. PBurtt--Uh huh. Arch--C'mon. Why do liberals hate the term "LIBERAL"?????? Photo a few minutes ago of the sunset west of PI. Not an "Oh my god" sunset, but a decent one regardless.Randy SmithPresque Isle07-10-2007
P BURTT I think as usual you have taken two different statements and interpreted them in your own inimitable way. If you look at what Dan and I said it really falls back to "Caveat Emptor"Arch07-10-2007
P.Burtt gets paid for that Mona. "Don’t be afraid of drinking water. It is very important to drink adequate amounts of water and, by the way that’s in addition to all the coffee, beer and other diuretics we love to consume. Unless you are drinking really bad water, you are more likely to suffer from the adverse effects of dehydration than from the minuscule amounts of chemical contaminants present in your water supply. Relatively speaking, the risk from exposure to microbial contaminants is much greater than that from chemicals. And here’s one more uncomfortable fact. Each of us already carries a certain body burden of dioxins and other crap regardless of how and what we eat. If you look hard enough, you’ll find traces of dioxins and nitrates in pretty much every place on earth. Paracelsus the famous medieval alchemist, used to put it straight and simple: it’s the dose that makes the poison.--" We are all jest dead men on vacation anyway.So stop fighting the river. P.S. I must say here that I don't like my vodka in plastic bottles,but not for the reasons you might think. I don't like it cause if yur squeezing the bottle too hard when you first open it ..it squirts all over the place. Makes it harder to sneak a drink at 6:30 AM.Bobby C.07-10-2007
P Burtt, About three times to day you have blamed the left for all our ills. Who is the left? I know who you mean, but I think maybe you need to pay more attention, we have people that are labeled the right, who are spying on us, our phones our visits to the library an they want to ban everything except chinese imports and the war. lets be fair there isn't a single person in DC that knows whats going on or who we are.Mona07-10-2007
Neither Dasani or Aquafina claim to be “spring water”. Regulations don’t take the place of you being a responsible citizen (though that is fast becoming the mantra of the Left: “Ban smoking because we don’t want to be responsible for choosing whether or not to enter a restaurant that allows smoking; Ban trans fats because we don’t want to be responsible for what we eat once we sit down in that restaurant; Ban talk radio because we don’t want the responsibility of turning the dial when someone begins to tell us about the freedoms we are tossing”). The regulations are already there, but they don’t take the place of you reading the label, they just provide that the info is on them. Still, I wouldn’t expect the label on Aquafina to scream “BEWARE! FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! STOP DRINKING ME! I AM NOT SPRING WATER!!” any more than I would expect the label to make false claims that it is. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-10-2007
Speaking of groundwater ... In 1960, Potato Service had a well (near the river) that could pump 1,710 gallons a minute. Now, McCain Foods pumps from 1 to 2.5 million gallons of groundwater each day through a 6-mile pipeline back to Easton ... from that same Presque Isle site. Area homeowners should test their wells for nitrate. In 1987, the Maine Department of Conservation tested numerous wells near farm fields (within a quarter mile). Sixty percent of the samples in Aroostook County had elevated concentrations of nitrate. The study was never repeated.Steve SutterPI07-10-2007
Dan E., If what you say is true and I believe you, I guess we need that industry to be regulated, honesty in advertising. I guess we don't really know whats in our food or drinks anymore, it's the same old story, MONEY at all costs. i have well water in the park I live in but it has to have chemicals added every so often, and I can't make my iced tea with it, it makes the tea look like milk, Yuk!, the water tastes ok. I bought water for a long time but its expensive, so I only buy some in summer and only for the tea. It's no wonder there is so much cancer today. Thanks for the info.Mona07-10-2007
Dan E The so called spring water is not always as labeled. The rules are so lax that if the aquifer has a spring or springs on it the water can be pumped from a well and still be called spring water. At least the filtered city water is just that and not water that is pumped raw into bottles and sold as good stuff.Arch07-10-2007
The bottled water discussion is interesting. It's worth reading the label, however, to determine just exactly where your water is coming from. Coke's Dasani and Pepsi's Aquafina actaully come from public water supplies. According to ABC News, if you read the fine print you find out that Everest Water is not from Mount Everest. It's from Corpus Christi, Texas. Glacier Clear Water is not from a glacier in Alaska. Its source is tap water from Greeneville, Tennessee. Dasani and Aquafina are just reprocessed tap water from cities around the country. One of Aquafina's sources is a public water supply in central Massachusetts. Another is the Detroit River! I have nothing against authentic spring water, but not all bottled water is as it appears from the pretty pictures on the labels or the sales pitches on television.Dan EArlington, MA07-10-2007
,DC, Thanks for the update on your Mom. Tenlee sent me some forwards from you to Mark and one Re: Harriets fire, you are all in our prayers. When she is able to recieve cards I'd like her adress.MonaEaston07-10-2007
Hi All, I noticed a note about my mom, Letitia Clater, and her accident. She is doing much better. We have elected not to do surgery. She will have a long recovery but God was good in sparing her life. She will have to stay in a Boston hospital for a number of weeks. Continue your prayers. I will pass on your well wishes to her. ThanksDCNH07-10-2007
These kids are very daring..I for one wouldnt even attempt to do this. Location: Steep FallsCarmaHollis07-10-2007
My father, future thinker that he apparently was, bought a spring in Northern Maine back in the late 60's. He began bottling it and selling it but his financiers, backward thinkers that they were, balked when he asked for money to purchase transport trucks to move the water from Maine to other states. "No one is going to buy water in a bottle when they can get it from their faucets!" they used as their reason for denying him the loan. "They will if the label says it's from the springs of Northern Maine," my father replied. But to no avail. He eventually had to sell the spring. I've often wondered what those fellas think when they look at that industry today. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-10-2007
Re: bottled waters. Back in June - June 12, if my memory is any good - ALL THREE major papers in Maine ran the results of a study about 13 Mainers who volunteered to participate in test for possible poisons in their systems. It is an interesting read. Each one of the papers focused on different aspects of the results. One of the which was a chemical compound from the plastic bottles that bottled water is sold in. Since we moved to this area in 1998, we have been drinking bottled water ... we figured it was better then the chemicals the area water company was putting in their system (especially since it was causing pin holes in the copper piping of area homes). I cannot wait to get back to Maine and have our own drilled well again ... Mother Nature's minerals and metals have to be better for the body then plastic ... right?daisymid atlantic07-10-2007
GWEN The Bottled Water silliness is less an offshoot of the safety-first hysteria/hokum (like the anti-American smoking laws) than it is another goofy progeny of the Global Warming crowd (a movement void of science but chock full of zealots). This is just the latest indicator that, like the anti-smoking brigade, while I might want to laugh off this crowd as blind followers and charlatans, I instead have to take them seriously because their antics and causes are being allowed - ridiculously - to intrude upon my life. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-10-2007
P BURTT While you are drinking Saratoga I am gonna see if I can get some of this.Arch07-10-2007
PAC We used to have great tap water here years ago. It got bad with all the chlorine and junk so we used bottled water for years. It got so expensive for the 5 gal. bottles we looked around and found a filter setup by Pur to work on our cooler. It cost $40 at the time and we saved the cost the first 6 weeks. The filters last longer than they claim so that cost is low per gallon. P BURTT That stuff costs more per gallon than gasoline. While you are drinking the next bottle reflect on the petroleum that it takes to transport it and to make the bottle. If you are gonna drink it at least drink Saratoga, its American.Arch07-10-2007
I have to drink the bottled water here b/c my home tap water is just awful tasting even when I have kept it in the fridge. I miss the good well water which I had in Maine and New York.PAC07-10-2007
ARCH Then, by all means, please feel free not to drink it. I, on the other hand, enjoy it (and, I must admit, to my best recollection I haven't heard of any Evian-induced comas, or Saratoga Sickness, or Poland Spring Pernicious Anemia but perhaps I'm mistaken). I understand that the libs have a desperate need to control the lives of others, but I wish they would mind their own business and stop this anti-American banning nonsense... or at least try to be more productive with their facism and burn some books (because they're not so well-regulated either). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-10-2007
What's up with the bottled water PB? We have Starbuck's in one hand and Disante' in the the other here in Coffee land.. Is a Quahog same as our Gooeyducks? anyone know? :confused:GwenEmerald City07-10-2007
Connie and tebecca, I'd love to meet you at Tim Hortons, Just give me a call. 488-4972 or 22 -1678. I'm fre most of the time. My girls will have gone home by the. Rebecca, I don't know what i can tell you about Easton, I'm a Washburn native, but my friend and neighbor is a native here so i can always find out what you need. See you soon I hope.Mona07-10-2007
P BURTT You worry if your curtain climbers should swim in the water but you don't worry about what they and you are drinking? Bottled water is not regulated very well so you never know what you are drinking from those bottles.Arch07-10-2007
Rebecca - how funny! We were both posting a message about 2 minutes apart!connie c.Ca07-10-2007
Mona, I really don't know if we'll make it as I know we have something going on at camp that weekend. But I surely would like to. Next year definitely though, as we'll be there for the entire summer! Would be nice if you could meet Rebecca & I at Tim Horton's when I'm home. Looks like it's gonna be that week of the Fair as she doesn't get in til last weekend in July, & we leave Aug. 3rd! So much to do - so little time.... :-)connie c.CA07-10-2007
Mona, I have some Easton history questions for you when I come home - will call firstRebecca07-10-2007
Connie, are you still planning on attendingthe Bluegras festival? If so maybe I'll see you. we usually go friday night and sometimes both Fri. and sat. I wonder how the attendence will be ,the fair opens that week end. If others feel like I do it won't make any difference, the fair has been a failure for awhile now. I think i will know, but it's been awhile.MonaEaston07-10-2007
Rebecca, just read your entry. What a fabulous idea to go see "Alice"! Of course we need to meet her, & I too was wondering what happened to her when that huge male bear landed! Poor Alice!:Dconnie c.CA07-10-2007
Open the door, and they will keep walking on in. First the smoking ban; then the trans-fat ban; and now they want to ban - get this -bottled water. Personally, I think banning should be banned. So if they start dropping dead in New Hampshire, the liberal claim will be that it's because of second hand smoke, or eating some trans fats, or Global Warming... but we'll know it's the license plates. Wake me up when we get to America. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-10-2007
Kim and Connie, we will need to go see Alice when Connie and I get there. Paul she was missing from those fantastic photo's - did they hurt her again?Rebecca07-10-2007
Daisy Yep one and the same, the drain for the school was a couple hundred yards south of the Higgins house.Arch07-09-2007
Dang, Archer, you mean the Mill Pond where the kids skated every winter ?? How careless folks were with the health of their families and neigbors !!daisy07-09-2007
Daisy When I was swimming in spray ponds a lot of the houses and the grade school in Mapleton had septic systems or drains that run into the Mill stream. If you remember right the starch factory turned the water red and slimy at times. The kids nowadays has it a lot better than we had.Arch07-09-2007
P. Burtt ... I have a long New England and UpState New York "reach". I worked 30 years in our country's cooperative extension service from Plattsburgh, NY, to Raleigh, NC, and to Fresno, CA. I'm still "cooperative." Please don't count me out as a source of help.Steve SutterAroostook County07-09-2007
P Burtt, Have you tried you extension service in your area? Maybe they could help. Good father award for making sure the water is safe BEFORE your daughter goes wading! I remember swimming in the ponds they rinsed the sprayers in, while I was growing up in the County !!daisymid atlantic07-09-2007
STEVE Unfortunately, I'm not in Maine. I'm in upstate New York (Berne). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-09-2007
P. Burtt ... minor edit. Legally, the high-volume main stem of the Aroostook River, and (temporarily) the Presque Isle Stream, are the only local waterways that can receive treated wastewater (that could contain low levels of e-coli). But look upstream. Any beef cattle with access to your stream? If not, the water should be safe for recreational use, without any formal testing.Steve SutterPI07-09-2007
re 21569 your welcome re 21570 Connie, the game camera's are at the back of my property which is at 470 State St. about 2 miles east of main st, P.Isle thanks............Paul CyrP. Isle07-09-2007
21563 Compatible... not "capatible". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-09-2007
Ron ... never got hit by one of those critters on my little Harley. But I do remember giving a ride (in 1966) to my cute neighbor over the hill. She was wearing shorts, so for the fun of it I just touched her thigh. Got slugged hard in the back ... at 50 mph!Steve SutterPI07-09-2007
Steve S. Yes, a dobsonfly. The larvae are called hellgrammites and are good fish bait. How would you like to hit one of those big buggers on your bike??? Ed, What do you mean I was at Wal Mart??? I didn't get there until after work today!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.07-09-2007
Paul Cyr - I'm really curious where your game-cam is set up. When I share the pixs with people, I don't know what to say when they ask where are they taken? Is it near your property? I just assume it is. Was watching a wildlife show on Alaska last night and thought of all your great wildlife shots. Could be on t.v.! Thanks a bunch...connie c.CA07-09-2007
Paul Cyr....what great bear pictures.. THANKSKimBlaine07-09-2007
MVC...e-mail me at rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI07-09-2007
DG... What is your email address I will let you know who I am.MVCBlaine07-09-2007
MVC...I'd be happy to show a few shots of the '70's party held on Barton the other night. It was marvelous event. But, first, I need to know who MVC is.DGPI07-09-2007
DG I hear that you took some pictures at the 70's get together oon Sat night. Are there any that you can show? I understand that they all had a great time.MVC07-09-2007
P. Burtt ... As a private citizen, I have studied surface water quality in central Aroostook for 7 years. I own property that is riverfront, and yours is stream or brookfront. Personally, I think this area (north of Augusta) could benefit from a local (educational) nonprofit watershed group, but in the meantime, email me the name of your stream (and the waterbody it empties to), and the township.Steve SutterPI07-09-2007
Serendipitous Steve, You may be a lucky find. As a conservationist (and conversationalist), perhaps you can help me out. I do have a stream running through my backyard, but whether or not it is a "healthy" stream is something I'd like to find out. Do you know how I might test a stream to see if it is capatible for swimming or not (i.e. free of sewage runoff, etc)? I have a three year old and I want her to enjoy it if she can. Thanks. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-09-2007
P. Burtt ... Thanks. As a conservationist (and agricultural economist), I'm most flattered to be thought a fisherman. I do know where they hang out, but rather than dirty up a frying pan, I've settled on feeding their juveniles some well-crushed Better Cheddars, the fish cracker of choice. Evidently, you live near a healthy stream or brook.Steve SutterPI07-09-2007
That's it, Steve. Nice job. I'm guessing you're a fisherman. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-09-2007
P. Burtt ... Is it an Eastern Dobsonfly?Steve SutterPI07-09-2007
P. Burtt....that thing is nasty, it would almost make a fella spill his drink on his way outside. Ron M will know what it is...he's probably at Wal Mart but he let us know soon.EdEllsworth07-09-2007
Walked into one of these badboys (well, girls) on my screen door last night. Of course, being the toughguy that I am, my first reaction was a very manly, "Yuuuaaauuughhh!" (In my defense, it's about 4 inches long with mandibles that can draw blood). Then I collected it to scare my three year old daughter, Georgia. How many of you biologists can identify this cute little guy? (I'll give you a hint: sounds like Arthur's manservant.) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-09-2007
Meredith and Waldo....prayers for your sisters and family from the West, and Lord be with the doctors in surgery on Monday. Know that we're all praying and our thoughts are with you all.....C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-09-2007
Chip...believe me, I have places to hide those bricks to get them back to Colorado safely! I just have to out-fox the foxes! By the way, how far are you from San Francisco? Over the weekend, we bought a small (24 foot) RV and will be planning a run to SF to visit our son, sometime in Oct or Nov; will discuss that with you next month when I see you at the reunion. I'm staying with Paula Q. for a week in Castine first, then on to PI for the month of August. Fly safe!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-09-2007
Really sorry to hear about Tishia. If you get an address to mail a card (anybody), please email it to me. Thanks.TenleeWestport Island, ME07-08-2007
BC...I peeked around the corner and down the street to view the Oak Hotel. Well, it's missing. Some dumb bank in its stead. To top that off, Real's Gulf ain't there neither. Man o' man, things just disappear in the middle of the night around here. Scary, huh? You'll have to consider other pieces of properties, but before you buy, make sure its still standing....DGPI07-08-2007
I just got an e mail from Meredith (Libby) Carr, Please pray for the oldest sister Letitia, she is in critical condition in a Boston Hospital as a result of an auto accident, surgery tomorrow. also the same night harriet's house got fire, quite a bit of damage. enough already. ThanksMona07-08-2007
OB, I used to ride the B&A bus back to Bangor often from 1952-56 when I was a student at U of M at Orono. I would take the train up from Bangor on Friday and the bus back since there was no train passenger service on Sunday. My dad worked for the B&A so I had a free pass to ride. It was convenient, but oh so slow. I think the bus ride was even worse because we stopped in every town along Rte. 1 or was it 1A? Bangor and area had a great bus service from Old Town via Orono, Veazie, to Bangor which I used to get from Bangor to the campus.Ellen Hay BellFlorida07-08-2007
Wait a minute! Whaddaya mean burned flat? You mean I got hooood-winked by Bart N' Jake? This is bad..I could have sworn that place was there back when I was in P.I. I should have bought The Oak.Bobby C.07-08-2007
I checked out your new piece of property...the old P.I. House, which, by the way, burned flat in the early months of 1900, rebuilt, then razed in 1931 to make room for the new hotel. Seems it needs new TV's like HiDef.....DGPI07-08-2007
Thanks for the NEW Caribou question.Guest07-08-2007
Heh..heh. Party's on.Bobby C'07-07-2007
I have a case of Sterno for the bar. :-)Arch07-07-2007
Bobby ... for the lobby, I can donate the Ladies Home Journal (October 1904). The Magazine With a Million ... (and that's where the mice chewed off the corner).Steve SutterPI07-07-2007
RE heat in the Hotel Presqueisleonia As John Lee Hooker sed best.. "I don't need no steam heat. My body keep my room warm." So...No Wood. No coal.. Just brandy and body heat at my place.Bobby C.07-07-2007
Bobby C. ... Sorry to see you bought that big place. Is it wood heat or coal?Steve SutterPI07-07-2007
C-JMc Bricks? Now how u gonna explain that to TSA. They just might lock u up right on the spot. CYA in AugC Hanson07-07-2007
ob i think it was b&a bus line. grey hound trailways were later if they ever came. as i said i think!!! ps have a nice day buddydtphx az07-07-2007
Just wondering if anyone ever traveled by Greyhound out of PI in the 50's or 60's. Or was it Trailways?OBMO07-07-2007
LOL...you never fail to make me laugh Bobby.. :DCarma07-07-2007
Was stationed at Loring from 83 to 88. Loved the area. w w w . thenelsonclan. c o m w w w . blainewebcams. c o mDan NelsonBlaine Washington07-07-2007
Knock it off Carma..I did lots better than that.. I bought this huge place online frum Bart N' Jake. Sight unseen fur ten grand and change. As soon as I get up there I'm gonna turn it into a Halfway House for alchoholics and destitute peeple. I need to get DG to check it out for me..see how much work it needs.Bobby C.07-07-2007
...And its locatd right next to this "New Car" Dealership...(Sorry Bob...couldnt resist :p )Carma07-07-2007
RE:Where's Bobby C? I heard a rumor he moved to Maine and bought this Farmhouse with 20 Acres of Land.... :pCarma07-07-2007
kbs the reason i knew it was don,i went to hs with his sister and he worked at the same company as i did.it was an easy mistake to make seeing you did not grow up in pi.dtphx az07-07-2007
DT you are right it was Don.KBSPI07-07-2007
JRC...you can bet I won't forget my bricks, nor the 6-pack I owe you! See you next month...C-J McHugh LougeeColorado07-07-2007
07-07-07 how about those numbers, anyone going to a wedding today.Its supposed to be good luck for those that do. Have a sunny day in PI. ;-)JoeClearwater .... FL07-07-2007
Thks for the pics of the P38 an P51. I printed them out for a tennis buddie of mine as he flew both during WWII out of the UK. 57 missions and not shot down! He knows the pilot of Miss Velma. That P51 is not his, but restored to his air group colors and of course her name replicated. Small world.C HansonNo. Calif07-07-2007
LOL Arch...Dont give them any ideas ;-)Carma07-07-2007
Happy Birthday to my daughter Elaine,(7-7-07 ). I told her she should buy a lotttery ticket , must be a lucky number ( 7-7-07 ).Mona07-07-2007
kbs it was don jandreau instead of john. they still were a very good band.dtphx az07-07-2007
CJ, When you are here in PI don't forget to stop by and pick up your bricks.JRCPI07-07-2007
Mona....I want to meet up with you also; we have those old relatives to discuss! Email me your telephone number so that I can call you once I arrive in PI so we can plan a date and time. I'll be on the coast for a week or so, then PI after the 4th or 5th of August. And thanks for the good weather wishes!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-06-2007
To bad that today there is so much other entertainment that we probably will never see another BATTLE OF THE BANDS. Those were GOOD TIMES.KBS07-06-2007
KBS ... embarrassed to say you are absolutely right.Steve SutterPI07-06-2007
Lloyd played key board, Phil was the drummer as I recall, maybe wrong on this, help. :rolleyes:KBSPI07-06-2007
KBS ... thanks! And didn't Rodney Thompson also play in the Mustangs? If I remember right, Lloyd was drummer.Steve SutterPI07-06-2007
Did not grow up in Presque Isle but went to many local band dances. None could beat the Mustangs with John Jandreau and Wendall Hudson, Phil Sirois and Loyd Brown. GREAT Group, wish I had a recording. Mustang Sally :p :DKBSPI07-06-2007
That visit should make the spring water taste better. Maybe Nestle will charge more for it. :-)Arch07-06-2007
I miscast my vote. In 1959, I was selected to learn square dancing to participate in Presque Isle's hundred year celebration. So, I may have danced at the Armory. Why did dances later move to the Rec Center? And, was there any area band better than The Mustangs?Steve SutterPI07-06-2007
The Poland Spring Plant had a few visitors this evening :-)CarmaHollis07-06-2007
Regarding the question of the day: I had some of the best times of my life at the dances at the Armory. Lots of good memories! Will hate to see that go also. Seems like the building should be able to be used for something or is it in really bad shape now? Strawberry season here now and they are so big and sweet this year. Weather was perfect for growing them this Spring. If you go far enough up Route 1 to the borders of Maine and Canada, you will come to Lubec. The Betsy Ross House is a great place to stay and right on the Main Street. Cross the bridge into Canada a few feet away and you can visit Campobello, the summer home of President Roosevelt. Really worth seeing!MarilynColchester,Vt07-06-2007
Aroostook State Normal School in Presque Isle ... circa 1915. Postcard message just says "this place is about half a mile out of town."Steve SutterPresque Isle07-06-2007
That "farm truck" looks like a milk truck. Bobby had said he was moving. We don't know to where, but I hope he is among friends.H(L)BCT07-06-2007
It never ceases to amaze me when I see old photos of the hustle & bustle on Main St. in P.I. back in the "olden days". I love it! You barely see anything happening on the webcam now-a-days. I guess everyone is at the other end of town at the mall or Walmart etc.connie c.VERY HOT Calif.07-06-2007
Thanks to everyone for the advice regarding a trip to the coast. I’ll avoid the traffic and try to get a few pictures worthy of this forum. Since I will be working for the next 2 weeks straight, somebody look after Bobby C.’s whereabouts, for him to be gone this long… well I guess Uncle Sam could have convinced him to take care a few loose ends in some armpit of the earth, for the sake of preserving what little freedom we got left. :DSPTColorado07-06-2007
SPT what traffic we probably meet 10 or 12 cars on the freeway maybe a tad more but compared to Seattle Tacoma it's a picnic! :DJudy HardyMaine07-06-2007
Charlotte...My office is closed until Monday; come in anytime next week. I'm glad I salvaged the yearbook from the edge of oblivion....DGPI07-06-2007
Another picture from Steve Sutter: "The postmark on this one is 1951. Is that a 1945 Ford farm truck coming up Main Street?"WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-06-2007
DG - I will drop by this afternoon to pick up Chink Brewer's yearbook, if your office is open. His daughter is on her way home for a visit, and is anxious to see it! If you're not in we'll get it next week. Thanks for thinking of his family - CGCharlotte GWashburn07-06-2007
Doc; That's either Bobby C or Frank CunninghamEdEllsworth07-06-2007
Just a testDGPI07-06-2007
A photo for your enjoyment.DGPresque Isle07-06-2007
TO MONA I DONT THINK YOU TAKE UP TO MUCH SPACE AT ALL, I LIKE TO READ ALL YOUR ENTRIES.sandee07-06-2007
Folks, Steve Sutter requested I post this picture for him. It's an Ebay postcard circa 1910. He thinks this is the high school mentioned by DG that pre-dates CunninghamWebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-06-2007
C-J, I would like to meet you, I had a great visit with KBB, we talked non stop for an hour and 45 Minutes, she's a delightful young woman. I saw your mother recently, can't remember where, a store, just got to say Hello, she looked well. the problem is knowing each other, I told KBB just look for an old gray haired woman, there are a lot of them in there. Hopefully we'll have some nice weather, KBB had perfect weather then it went down hill. Have a great visit all of you who are coming "home".Mona07-06-2007
SPT...thought I was helping with the info I provided. And yes,.....you, KBB and I should get together here in the West before we leave for Maine; no problem at all. Have KBB call me with a date, time and place.....most anywhere near Town Center will work easily for me....the Outback, (our son's a chef there) Chili's, Noodles, etc. In PI, we can meet at Tim Horton's for coffee some morning....or at the Hotel coffee shop.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-06-2007
SPT I think some of us answered some of your questions. What else do you want to know? Most of Coastal Maine is "tourist stuff" which you don't seem interested in. I noticed someone mentioned an island to visit, but again, most of that sort of thing is "touristy". Ask again specific questions, and maybe we'll help you this time. Maine is called "vacationland"......so much of it is enjoyed by tourists.Tenlee07-06-2007
CJ I’ll be in PI for 2 weeks in August but I move fast, we live within 25 miles of each other here (Colorado Springs) perhaps we can get-er-done in PI. Email me at my COM email brew14me@comcast.net. Shoot you and KBB email me we’ve put off this Mainers in exile get-together long enough. We’ll do a COM Reunion Out West. Got to warn you though, I’m busier than a blind de-clawed squirrel looking for those peanuts Booby C. keeps burying under his patio. :eek:SPTColorado07-05-2007
OK folks I will repeat this one time since I can’t see everyone going back 4 or 5 pages like I do just to catch up and then I’ll leave it alone. I got the traffic avoidance part and the way to avoid it; I kinder figured that I would have to put up with traffic anyway. Thanks to everyone who replied. I posted this earlier: Ok fellow COMers I need a little advice. I’m one of those native Mainers who have never been to the other part of Maine, the coast. So now I’m chucking caution to the wind and with reckless abandon am planning a 2 or 3 day automobile trip along the coast, 3rd week of August. My usual road trip planning consists of only 2 criteria, no reservation and no interstate. The second will be easy, as for the first I’ll camp if I have to. I’ll be driving from Boston and for this trip I intend at sometime to join route 1 to drive up to the County, where and when are not important. My question then is: What should I not miss? And what should I avoid? Oh, I hate tourist traps, no matter how cute they are! :DSPTcolorado07-05-2007
Bobby C, Ref: Verizon I got just 3 words, stink, stank, stunk--- ah, roger over--- and it’s the best coverage I can get! Switch to Sam Adams in bottles them cheap beer cans don’t make any better antennas then stolen automobile aerials. The reception won’t improve but the beer tastes better. :cool: :cool:SPTColorado07-05-2007
Buzzzz …Flitz.. ER ..Sftzt ..Can you hear me?.. ZZZZZt.. over? Just got connected temporary … hard wired… xzt xzt …coming off the dark side of the moon. Will configure wireless network tomorrow. Hard to do while drinking beer. Move was O.K. Verizon Sucks. Out. :-)Bobby C.07-05-2007
DG--I'll bet you're right. Must be the combo of a new high def 52" LCD screen and ice cold brewskis in all of that heat down there. A man's gotta do what he has to do. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle07-05-2007
Very Nice!!Gary SweetserAshland07-05-2007
SPT...you can always take 95 up thru to Augusta; then take Route 3 over to the Belfast and Bucksport area; Route 1 will take you to Ellsworth and from there you can take 182 and back onto Route 1. When you get to Machias, stay at the BlueBird Motel (owned by Sharon and Peter, relatives; her mother was a McHugh); very clean and reasonable. From there you can follow Route 1 north to PI. Happy travelling!! I'll be in PI for the month of August; we'll have to meet up once you get there.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs07-05-2007
The American Legion Flags WERE displayed all day on Main and Academy Streets yesterday..they were taken down later in the afternoon and even though PI was VERY quiet on the 4th..the flags were waving proudly...and that's all that matters.MetaPI07-05-2007
Randy...I'm bettin' it's a big sale on the Black Label or perhaps Schmidt's but it's a long ways off...like a couple of days. He'll be back better'n everDGPI07-05-2007
Yeah Geez BC.---This just ain't as fun as it used to be. Where iz U?Randy SmithPresque Isle07-05-2007
CARMA She been living and working in Bangor for ages.Arch07-05-2007
Lloyd Of course I go to Big Al's! LOL Thankfully, it involves a right hand turn for me onto Route 1. LOL Fun place to buy junk! :-)Tenlee07-05-2007
BC, where art thou? Your fans want to know. Called back to duty? Big sale on Black Label long ways from home? Can't find your car at Wal*Mart? New girlfriend and she's bought herself a brand new HiDef TV? Perhaps you're out under a shade tree fixin' your 1973 Dodge Dart? C'mon, tell us what you're doin'.....DGPI07-05-2007
Paul Cyr....Perhaps you don't have my e-mail. It's rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI07-05-2007
TENLEE, HAVE YOU BEEN TO BIG AL'S DISCOUNT STORE NEAR WISCASSET? I TRY TO DRIVE BY IT EACH YEAR BUT THE WIFE THROWS OUT THE ANCHOR. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO07-05-2007
or Kathleen...whichever you prefer ;-)Carma07-05-2007
Arch...where does Kathy live? I havent seen her in many years since we worked at Tater service. She used to give me and Cindy ride to work. :-)CarmaHollis07-05-2007
I seem to be taking up a lot of space here today, i want to share this with you. Last Sat.we went to a musical at friends of Tenlee's, called Cottage in the woods, they have different groups all summer, this one was done by the family all patriotic songs with the guests singing along, it was beautiful and they sang a song to honor each branch of the armed services. That leaves a person feeling very proud of our Country.Mona07-05-2007
The only really bad part of Route 1 in the summer is from Boothbay/Edgecomb area, to Woolwich/Bath. A by-pass is very much needed, but they've only talked about it for 40 years. I live on Westport Island, and have to go through Wiscasset once off the island. It is impossible to take a left turn onto Route 1 from June through September!Tenlee07-05-2007
I say shame on Presque Isle, as we returned from a week end in Bangor a lot of the towns along already had the flags up on Monday, Patriotism is becoming a thing of the past saddly, and it's up to the town fathers and parents to instill this into our children. We had a pastor, a very ggod friend of ours, he was a Canadian, a very parriotic man, he displayed the " American" flag for all appropriate occasions. one Christmas he gave us a flag kit and I put my flag out for each and every such Hoiliday.. There are so many places in this Country that won't allow the flag, because it might offend someone, Isn't that pathitic?Mona07-05-2007
Flags here are taken care of by our local Boy Scouts also... just the past month or so.. they decided to put Flags along the main streets and will care for them... Jeff Brooks does a nice job with the boy scouts here. PI should step up on that department.. kinda sad to go thro PI and see no Flags... Honors past and present sevice men,woman and our respect to all..RuthIsland Falls07-05-2007
Paul Cyr, Thank you for the "photos of the day". Gee whiz, but it makes me wonder where you were standing when you took a couple of those shots of that wild and wooly pilot... I will personally pay top dollar if you can get a shot of him smiling (teeth showing) next time! :DKBB07-05-2007
Webmaster, Thank you,I will be in touch on the matter I asked about.Mona07-05-2007
I cant wait to come home in three weeks!! Archer Family I love you! Happy Birthday Carla Masters!! :-)Laura RiceKansas City, Missouri07-05-2007
Ref. Flags, The Washburn Boy Scout Troop 177 has charge of flags in Washburn for each holiday and August Festival Weekend. We are proud of the town and country and have no problem putting out the flags. Maybe other towns should look to the youth groups for help.L HarrisonWashburn07-05-2007
Speaking of the Casco Bay cruises.. me and my sisters and grandmothers did that when we were teenagers. A nice memory and nice to see it mentioned on here. My sister has been vacationing along the coast all this week - Oh, I'm so jealous and homesick!!pac07-05-2007
Hey Waldo, So glad I could get your day off to a good start! Always glad to help. Good luck to Merideth, hope it works out.Mona07-05-2007
SPT, If it is not after Labor Day, I would not drive Route One below Belfast. Going to Acadia, we travel the turnpike/95 to the exit for Route 3. That takes us out to Belfast, where we pick up Route One. To me it seems less congested up in that area, 'cause there does not seem to be the mix of business and tourist traffic ... mostly tourist. There are a lot of beautiful places along the coast; out of Rockland you can get the ferry to North Haven, which is a beautiful little island. Also out of Boothbay. Of course, there are Casco Bay cruises out of Portland too that are very nice, if you want to enjoy a cool ocean breeze. Lots of choices ... enjoy yourself.daisymid atlantic07-05-2007
I dont understand why PI does not have flags and a parade on the 4th. are we not proud our country in PI??? Are we not patriotic?? What happen to us??? We have gotten far too lazy...SueraePI07-05-2007
Thanks for sharing Mantle Lake Picture Web Master.. What a great improvement there.. Last time I stopped there.. it was some yecky.. water was so green and yecky.. no one could do anything in there.. whoever did all they did with that.. they did a great job and the dock is wonderful.. with walls.. really nice,, thanks again,,,RuthIsland Falls07-05-2007
Joe, re flags on Main St....not sure why it isn't done. I don't think there was any on Memorial Day this year either. Kinda sad. Heading south from PI on the 4th I noticed quite a few other towns did have flags including Mars Hill and Bridgewater. They looked really nice. I think Caribou had some also.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-05-2007
A picture of the new dock at Mantle Lake Park. Not sure who is responsible for making this happen but it's a great addition, especially for kids that are fishing!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-05-2007
Dan E. and SPT., You wouldn't have faired well even from Brunswick north last Sat. in Wiscassett the traffic was backed up over 5 miles in the north bound lane most of the day, once past the exit to Boothbay it was smooth sailing, of course it was windjammer days there, we did not venture into Boothbay. I still like to travel route one as much as possible , it is so beatiful.MonaEaston07-05-2007
SPT, Your aversion for interstates notwithstanding, here's what I would avoid: Route 1 south of Portland. Take the Maine Turnpike instead. Pick up Route 1 in Cumberland, Yarmouth, or Brunswick.Dan EArlington, MA07-05-2007
Ok fellow COMers I need a little advice. I’m one of those native Mainers who have never been to the other part of Maine, the coast. So now I’m chucking caution to the wind and with reckless abandon am planning a 2 or 3 day automobile trip along the coast, 3rd week of August. My usual road trip planning consists of only 2 criteria, no reservation and no interstate. The second will be easy, as for the first I’ll camp if I have to. I’ll be driving from Boston and for this trip I intend at sometime to join route 1 to drive up to the County, where and when are not important. My question then is: What should I not miss? And what should I avoid? Oh, I hate tourist traps, no matter how cute they are! Thanks for your advice in advance :-)SPTColorado07-05-2007
Whats the problem with keeping or placing the US flags on the PI streets on the 4th of July ? :confused:JoeClearwater .... FL07-05-2007
I see that the Nichols barn is well know here, it is an awesome set of buildings considering it was built in 1923, I was told that there were underground passages connecting the barn to other out buildings such as the potatoe house etc. The post card and snap shot i have belonged to my grandparents, with my grandmothers hand writing on them telling dementions, she dated it Sept.9, 1923.Mona07-05-2007
DG, I have a scanner if you need to digitize the photo, call me 227-0470.......Paul CyrP. Isle07-05-2007
re 21448 Arch, thanks for posting the link........picture was taken Monday evening from the north side of P. Isle facing southPaul CyrP. Isle07-05-2007
Steve S....When I'm able to post photos, I'll do the Howard Nichols' farm in Limestone as Mona has suggested....DGPI07-05-2007
Mona...Many thanks for offering Tenlee's help. Webmaster, however, has answered my SOS call and is likely to show up at my house on Friday....not likely he'll fail to put me "on the road again". In the event he does, I'll ask for Tenlee's help.DGPI07-05-2007
DG ... Thanks for the mention of Howard Nichols and his big barn. He and other potato growers got to experience their dreams, when potato prices topped $10 a barrel in 1919-1920. Right now, I'm working on a piece when they had a nightmare. In 1914, prices fell below $1 a barrel.Steve SutterPI07-04-2007
Yes, mom, I'll post it for you while i'm up there. Just need Gail's scanner. Can't wait to see it myself! (the postcard)Tenlee07-04-2007
DG, Tenlee will be here in a couple of weeks, she's a whiz at this stuff maybe she can help, I'll ask her about it.Mona07-04-2007
Great site! I visit often :-)Kim M.07-04-2007
Mona....Yes, the Howard Nichols farm. At one time it was known to be the largest barn in the nation. It was so large a team of horses could be turned around in it. I have a few photos of it in the form of postcards. Now I have to admit something.....I'm still unable to post photos on COM since I went to maine.rr.com. Wish someone would come to my house and show me. I've tried everything and NOTHING. KBS has attempted to instruct me and he failed (actually, I failed).....DGPI07-04-2007
DG, I meant to tell you to go back to21432 and you'll see what i was expalining Re: the photo.Mona07-04-2007
DG, I will try to bring the picture in tomorrow, i got some more information on it from my son in law Ken Hensler, I'll share that with you and if you can scan it we'll share it on the com. It's quite a building.Mona07-04-2007
Mona and Daisy....Somehow the photo you're talking about has buzzed right by me. Describe it....DGPI07-04-2007
My girls went to Skyway and now one of my grandsons will be going there this fall, the new name is Presque Isle Middle school. So many changes through the years, I guess it's called 'Progress" but one has to wonder.Mona07-04-2007
Here is the building of "Skyway" Now "P.I. Junior High" Home of the "WILDCATS" :eek:RuthIsland Falls07-04-2007
Cunningham School now gone.. Skyway school now added on but renamed...here is the sign I thought I would share it with you all..I took it a few months ago while in the area.RuthIsland Falls07-04-2007
Here is a link to one page for calendars. http://northernmainephotos.com/gallery/photo-viewing-all.cfm?GalleryID=84735Arch07-04-2007
Thank You JH...I didnt realize it was going to be such a big picture tho. It looks much better ina smaller version. :-)CarmaHollis07-04-2007
Carma that is so pretty Yellow is my favorite color even our house is painted yellow! thanks :-)JH07-04-2007
dt...just go back 3 pages and look at the bottom. seems all the pages say "10" :pCarma07-04-2007
dt...go back to page 10 and they have all the info you need from the folks who are doing Pauls cal. By the way..awesome photos sent to day in email Paul. You so represent the county more than you realize :-) Happy 4th everyone.Carma07-04-2007
Daisy, Thanks, I thought of that, don't know for sure that Limestone has a Historical Society. I will stop by DG's and let him see what he thinks ,it is really something to see. I found a snap shot first and then the postcard which is very clear, keep watching I'll get someone do get it on here.Mona07-04-2007
jeff clark,i guess i am and old dummy because i have looked for a price on the paul cyr calenders and how to order them. i would sure like to know how and where to go. thanks alotdtphx az07-04-2007
Paul, I'll pick my calendars up when I get home. Can't wait!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey07-04-2007
Mona, Maybe DG or the webmaster can scan the pic in for you, so everyone on COM can see it. I know I would like to. I bet the Limestone Historical Society would love a copy, as well.daisy07-04-2007
I remember the Armory dances in the late 50s with music by the DJs from WFST. Bill Lynne, Ray Mosher, Tony Riz.Dan EArlington, MA07-04-2007
OB...Of course, the Friday night dances at the Armory are some of my best memories..."Topsy Part 11", "Patricia", "A Certain Smile" (Mathis) and many others. Del Hodgkins spun lots of records. Whenever I hear Johnny Mathis I think of the dances there......DGPI07-04-2007
re 21414 Sarah, thanks for the order and yes I'm up early, too early sometimes..... re 21430 Charlotte, appreciate your comments, maybe in a few years a book might be appropriate........Paul CyrP. Isle07-04-2007
oh dear webmaster, may you be sitting there so you can get me up and running?? It's rainy and cold and I need something to do other than clean my houseRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK07-04-2007
Brenda, Are you going home this summer? Vilroy is coming and we plan to have a great visit. Raining and 50 here.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK07-04-2007
KBB, Glad you have an "In" It's nice isn't it? Hve you ever been to the Vermont Trading store? They have every kind of candy we used to buy, walnettos, maryjanes and the list goes on. I get the rootbeer barrels in Symrna at the Amish store,also the Horehound cough drops. I was in a store like that in Old Sacramento and I never saw so many varities in barrels, we had a ball buying candy.Mona07-04-2007
Mona, about that most excellent weather during my visit... To borrow a phrase from someone much more astute than myself: It's always good to have an in with God...and government. I must be living right, because I think I may have gotten the best straight week of weather there was to have this year... I should have put more effort into the "no fly" zone, though. Egads, but those black flies found me an easy mark. In the rotation of pictures on the site, I saw some squirrel nut chews... I was in a store in Bar Harbor with my sister a couple of weeks ago and we found barrels of the "old" candy we would find down to Flo's Inn a, ah, few years ago. The nut chews, mint julips, root beer barrels, atomic fire balls and many others. How fun was that? Gee, all we needed was the pixie stix and candy necklaces and we would have been 8 years old all over again...KBB07-04-2007
Is there anyone on here that is from the Limestone area? I have a photo and post card of a set of buildings built in 1914, photo taken in 1923, The buildings belonged to G. Howard Nichols, it is the largest set of buildings I've ever seeen around here.the barn alone had 187 windows! i will give this to anyone who knows family or maybe DG would be interested. My mother has been gone 5 years and I'm still going through some old pictures.Mona07-04-2007
DG: Don't forget the dances they used to have at the Armory in the 60's when you write your article.OBMO07-04-2007
I just wanted to comment on Paul Cyr's photos. I think they would make a great photographic essay on life in Northern Maine. Why stop at calendars? I think a nice hard copy book is in order! Great work and thanks for sharing them.CharlotteGeorgia07-04-2007
Happy Fourth of July to All on .com Steve I do remember the fireworks shows in Presque Isle also... I live in Indiana now and they have great fireworks in Indianapolis not so sure about tonight thou we are suppose to get some severe weather hopeing not.Brenda07-04-2007
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY !!daisy07-04-2007
Good morning , Hope you all have a very nice 4th of July. It is sunny and still cool, 51 degrees at 6:30am.MonaEaston07-04-2007
DG, I have sent you many emails with no response. Try ronniemac11@msn.com. Thanks.RonMass.07-04-2007
Minutes ago ... Just heard and saw a brief fireworks display across the river near the Fort Road. Grabbed my 22 rifle ... thought a raccoon might be in trouble. Seriously, many years ago, the Presque Isle Fire Department would park on the new sanitorium driveway, and give the City quite a July 4 show.Steve SutterReach Road07-03-2007
Connie and Steve...I've got an idea that we'll be viewing the tumbling down of the Armory.DGPI07-03-2007
Before the destruction of the Armory, I intend to write an article for the paper about its history. I already have a leg up on the piece. Perhaps right before they begin the razing..DGPI07-03-2007
DG ... Great idea. How many of us have ever watched a demo crew ... and how many demo crews have ever been watched? So that's my vote.Steve SutterPI07-03-2007
DG - re: razing of the Armory on the webcam.. Fabulous idea!connie c.HOT Calif.07-03-2007
Many of you don't know that P.I. Armory is for sale. When sold, that building will be razed, cement block by cement block. Now, since that building is directly across the road from my office, it's very possible that the videocam in one of my windows can be repositioned in order that the whole destruction process of the Armory can be viewed. Good idea? Lousy idea? I'll be guided by the concensus of your opinions......dgDGPI07-03-2007
Thanks for all the interest in our calendar featuring the photography of Paul Cyr at NorthernMainePhotos.com. We are working with our website service provider to make getting to the shopping cart a little smoother. In the meantime, following these brief instructions may help if you are having difficulty. Once you've selected the cover in the Gallery Menu it will bring you to a gallery showing all of the images in the calendar. To place an order, click on any image on that page and it will bring you to a larger view of the image. Once there, click on "View Options & Prices" in the lower right hand corner of the page and that brings you to the shopping cart to place your order. From there, you will be guided through a secured PayPal shopping cart to complete your order. If you are still having difficulty, please don’t hesitate to call us at 207-764-8428 from Monday through Friday 8 to 5 Eastern Standard Time and we will guide you through the process. ThanksNorthernMainePhotos.comNorthern Maine07-03-2007
Folks, you can order Paul's Calendars by going to NorthernMainePhotos.com. Here's the direct links: http://northernmainephotos.com/gallery/photo-viewing-all.cfm?GalleryID=84735 http://northernmainephotos.com/gallery/photo-viewing-all.cfm?GalleryID=84750WebmasterPresque Isle, ME07-03-2007
OOPS I FORGOT TO ASK, DO YOU HAVE PICTURES OF BIRCH TREES AND SNOWY PICTURES THANKS AGAINSANDEE07-03-2007
WHAT ARE THE PICTURES ON THE CALENDAR?I WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A COUPLE, OE DO I DO THAT THANK YOU....SANDEE07-03-2007
How do you order Paul's calendar? I didn't know it was even made yet. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt07-03-2007
I just ordered 4 calendars of Paul's 2 of each. Can't wait to get them. The pictures on line are beautiful. Everyone needs to get them. Have a Happy & safe 4th. Paul you must get up mighty early with some of your pictures. Soooo beautiful many thanks for all you do in taking pride in your work.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.07-03-2007
Interesting to see some one on the Mt mowing the grass around the TV tower.MVCBlaine07-03-2007
DG-- You were talking about oxen. There are quite a number of them around here and more particularly on our South Shore. In fact they used to have an international ox pull (one year in NS and the next in Mass) What makes it very interesting is that down there they use a shoulder yoke and here they use a head yoke. ??? what's the best. Can't do it anymore as it is near impossible to move livestock across the border. Just a commentRADNS07-03-2007
Karen, the chances are good. Just a couple of weeks ago you could see a moose on the Mars Hill Cam. I think it was Arch (?) that noticed it for us. :-)Carma07-03-2007
What's the chances of seeing a Moose on the Mar's Hill cam? Everyone ready for the Fourth of July? Are you having a parade or fireworks? When's the class reunion coming up? Good Morning BC....are you up yet?karen07-03-2007
Charlotte G...Thanks for responding. Someone can simply come to my office and pick up the yearbook. Compliments of the house....DGPI07-02-2007
DG - I know Chink Brewer's widow, and can get the items to her. I spoke to her sister, who would also be able to pick them up anytime. Mr Brewer was principal at Caribou High School if I am not mistaken, and passed away a few years ago. Let me know how you would like to handle this - I know she'll be interested to see what you have!Charlotte GWashburn07-02-2007
And while I was gone my brain frooze and I can't spell.Mona07-02-2007
KBB, I still haven't figured out how you luvked out with the beautiful weather while you were here. I took two seasons of clothing for the three day camping trip to Bangor , I ended up wearing long sleeved shirts under a sweat shirt and jeans, never touched the shorts, went to Wiscasset on Sat. and to Pemiquid ponit for and outdoor sing ( in a csreen house ) and needed a jacket, oh yes and the furnace in the camper at night, I think this is really Sept. Hope July arrives soon.Mona07-02-2007
Thanks DG. You are truly the area's historian.Steve SutterPI07-02-2007
Welcome to Nancy Fenton - nice to see someone from more rural areas of the County - and someone younger then the majority of us 'older folks' on here !! Sign up for Paul Cyr's pics, Nancy, and you will see 'home' nearly everyday !! When he takes the pics from his powered chute, you will see the County as you have never seen it before - a bird's eye view !! ;-)daisymid atlantic07-02-2007
Steve. S...Whenever I think of Sutters, I think of Brewers because of the Parkhurst Road connection. Yes, Darris married to Billy Allen. Thought perhaps Chink Brewer might have hailed from the same party. Bt the way, I forgot to say that the first high school,as such, was the High School erected in 1910 on the corner of Third and Blake. It burned flat 12 years later. Before that, all grades were contained within the walls of the old Academy School, which, because of its association with the Normal School way back just after the turn of the century, became known as the Training School (training ground for prospective teachers). Even Gouldville School went only to the 8th grade.DGPI07-02-2007
re 21397 Nancy, I didn't see the what is it contest ? will be sending out more festival pics this a.m. thanks.......Paul CyrP. Isle07-02-2007
1907 IS LISTED AS THE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL WAS IT WERE TRAINING SCHOOL WAS? :confused:JH07-02-2007
Steve, et al, it might not have been the norm, but occasionally students in the rural schools were advanced a grade, if that would better fit their capabilities. In my short tenure at the Merritt School, I knew of at least three students who did that. Their being able to read before starting school probably aided their advanced comprehension.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME07-01-2007
DG ... They only Brewers I remember were Jimmy Brewer, who ran a store across from Guerrette's Store (not good), Albert Brewer, a farmer, and Terry Brewer on the Parkhurst Road. Terry had three good-looking daughters, the oldest, Darris, was a classmate and PIHS cheerleader in 1968. Why ... did you bring that up?Steve SutterPI07-01-2007
DG ... An oxen team would be draw. These docile, but powerful cattle just want to know ... do you want me to pull forward, stop, pull left, or pull right? With careful adult presence, kids could pet them, and never forget it.Steve SutterPI07-01-2007
DG....yes, Arlen talked with Terry about the trail ride and Terry is all for it. They were going to search for a trail to begin marking it out today, but it was sort of wet. But between now and next year, I am sure something will be done.My Dad and Mom (Arden & Edie Bull) were great friends with Terry's folks, so I have known the family for many moons. Nice people !! Paul....the Festival photos were excellent. Did you enter the "Guess- what-it-is" contest ? I'll bet you did know what it was.Nancy (Bull) DowPresque Isle07-01-2007
My wife has found in her purchases of old stuff the yearbook of Chink Brewer from the class of '36. It's signed by all of his cla ssmates and even has one of his ties nestled between 2 pages. Anyone out there related to Chink Brewer? Steve Sutter...perhaps you have some tie to Brewer.DGPI07-01-2007
Nancy Dow...Have you discussed the trail ride idea with Terry? Great idea..DGPI07-01-2007
Steve S.....Yes, Terry talked to someone in Bridgewater who has oxen. He's planning to have them for next year (or he'd like to). He's looking for more ideas and would truly entertain any suggestions. Nancy.....Yup, what a great time. Terry's 2 boys and their wife/girlfriend also had lots to do with this weekend's events.DGPI07-01-2007
DG....I second that !! We attended both Sat. & Sun. and were very impressed also. Arlen & Shaun Bagley trailered their horses over today to see if there may be a possibility of organizing a trail ride next year with Terry's farm being the starting point. Lots of possibilities. We both were impressed with how well the festival was organized !! Something for everyone...all ages. The live band had some folks kicking up their heels and swinging partners. I would definitely call it a whopping success. Can't wait til next year.Nancy (Bull) DowPresque Isle07-01-2007
DG ... "Common Ground North?" Hold that thought. Guarantee I'll work with you on that. No oxen?Steve SutterPI07-01-2007
Local viewers....So sorry most of you missed Terry and Meriam Gregg's first "Maple Meadow Farm Festival". If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times in the last few days---what a highly successful event it was. Terry's work horses plowing, mules from Berwick, Me. plowing, vintage tractors plowing.....all demonstrating the way farm work used to be. Vendors under tents selling antiques, photos, old bottles, linens, etc.. Lots of food including some of the best chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies I ever ate. Other vendors were selling honey, plants, homemade furniture. Three days of what it used to be 40-50 years ago. Because of the tremendous turnout, the Greggs are planning to repeat next year with an expanded program of events. Could evolve to be "Common Ground North".....DGPI07-01-2007
Steve Sutter...Did you farm with Ralph Sweetser out near Reach Rd? I had an uncle that worked there many many years,he lived behind the machine shed in a very small one room cabin like,,,,I have a son named after him :-) I loved that man! he was so good to us kids when we were children..His name was Joe......?RuthIsland Falls07-01-2007
And I asked Mildred Osborn where she attended primary school. Sure enough, it was the one-room Pomeroy School on the corner of the Higgins and the Reach Road (walking distance). Asked her if students could "accelerate" through the eight grades and get out early. She said no one considered that at the time.Steve SutterPresque Isle07-01-2007
Just got off the phone with my aunt Mildred Osborn. At age 90 years, she still drives. If you want to approach a stop sign quickly ... then ride with her as a passenger. Mildred and her older sister Amber Sutter attended Cunningham High School. Amber may have been one of the very first students there. But Mildred's uncle Fred Hamilton (a printer on Academy St.) played basketball for Presque Isle High School. So, a High School had to exist somewhere in Presque Isle prior to 1922. By the time I attended Cunningham (7th grade) the floors were so warped you cound twist an ankle changing classes.Steve SutterPresque Isle07-01-2007
Whoa, JH! Those are a couple of names that bring back some memories! Mildred Osborne was a great and inspiring teacher who encouraged me down a road that is still a large part of my life, some, well...quite a few years later! This is one of the things I so enjoy about this website: connecting the dots to so many people and places, no matter how scattered we may be. Nancy, Welcome to the site! I told you...it's a bit addictive! ;-)KBB07-01-2007
Grew up in Castle Hill. Would like to review discussions and photos on site.Nancy Fenton07-01-2007
FINALLY, after going through a virus attack, losing a hard drive, fighting off hackers, upgrading all my software, installing fire-walls, being threatened with being cut-off by my email provider, and a host of other problems... I have fixed my computer... and NOW it works exactly the way I want it to!KBSPI07-01-2007
Myrna Yes my brother Ben worked for Sears until his retirement.Louise (Fogg) BurtonEllwood City. Pa.06-30-2007
Louise - perhaps I worked with your brother Ben at Sears in PI?Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts06-30-2007
Steve Sutter you had 2 Aunts that taght in the school Mildred Osborne and Amber Sutter.. is that any help to you as to time frame?JH06-30-2007
Waldo It was either 1946 or 47 that I went to Merrit School. I know it was for 5th and 6th grade, then my Dad got a job with Rathburn Construction and we moved to town. I went to Cunningham for 7th and 8th grade. Yes Benny is my younger brother. I'm sure it was Shirley Watson that was my age. I remember being at your house one day, and someone gave me an orange popsicle,funny little things like that we remember.Louise (Fogg) BurtonEllwood City. Pa.06-30-2007
The Cunningham (High) School was built in 1922 for $150,000. Where was Presque Isle High School before 1922? Did the area one-room schools stop at Grade 8?Steve SutterPresque Isle06-30-2007
Does anyone out there remember my sister Betty Sutherland,she graduated PIHIGH School in 1942 and went to work at the air base. She lives in Fla.p.sutherlandportage lake06-30-2007
Great news about the work going on inside the Braden Theatre. Was surprised to hear it is going to be able to have three screens. Didn't realize that building was that big. I worked there for a few months before getting married. Have some great memories of that theatre and really hope it will be up and running this fall when I come home. Congratulations to all who had a hand in keeping the theatre going and not demolishing the building. I am still very sad about the lose of the Cunningham School.MarilynColchester, Vt06-30-2007
Re: The Braden Theater Yes, Cousin Rob, I am reading the "missives" and will fill you in on the "happenins" so far. There is a demolition crew at work tearing out the insides down to the bare walls and floor. The existing slanted floor will be removed and replaced with one slanted in the opposite direction to accomodate 3 screens. Lots of behind the scenes work in progress....much paper work and "road-running". Everyone has been very helpful with suggestions, encouragement, and offers of assistance which is immensely appreciated AND welcomed !! This is a big undertaking for us and we are determined to make it work for the community. There is no official opening date, but we are looking at fall...which isn't too far away..just please be patient. The top floor is available for rent as office space so if anyone is at all interested, give us a call @ 768-5869 or 227-4423. SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES !!Nancy(Bull)DowPresque Isle06-30-2007
S. Blanchard : I've heard that my cousin Nancy(Bull) Dow's husband Arlen , is very involved in the reopening of the Braden Theater and it could be as soon as Christmas this year . Nancy is on the COM often and could fill us in if she is reading these missives . Also , our Webmaster lives across the road from them and may have some recent info . Are you there Jeff ??Rob BullPort St Lucie , Fl.06-30-2007
Louise, what years were you at the Merritt School? I was there for sub-primary through second grades. One of the "big kids" was Benny Fogg. Was he your brother? The school was closed in 1949, and we farm kids began attending school in "the big city." Mrs. Emma Campbell, from Fort Fairfield, was our teacher. --Very nice lady! Stan and Clara Hopkinson were also very good neighborhood friends. Yes, the Watsons lived right across the Burlock Road from the school, and appointed students went to their place once or twice a day for a bucket of drinking water. Which of their girls would have been your classmate? -Shirley? -Ellen? -Catherine?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-29-2007
Louise, Oops, that last entry was for Louise. I guess my brain malfunctioned! As usual.Meredith Libby Carr06-29-2007
Ellen, Was the teacher's name at the Merritt School Mrs. Campbell? I remember Waldo and Letitia talking about her lots. She must have been a wonderful lady according to their stories.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-29-2007
Oh my. In 1877, there WAS a School near the confluence of Merritt Brook and the Aroostook River.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-29-2007
Re 21347 I went to Merrit School for my 5th and 6th grade. We lived on the Stanley Hopkinson farm, my Dad worked for him. I don't remember the teachers name, but I think she was a small lady that was a little intimadated by the older boys. I remember sled riding on the Burlock road and having a great time. I think there was a family that lived across the road from the school by the name of Watson. I think the girl was my age. I really do miss the county.Louise (Fogg) BurtonEllwood City. Pa.06-29-2007
Just paid my respects to (apple grower) John W. Dudley, of Castle Hill. I recently planted a Dudley Winter Apple tree in my pasture (that is looking fine), and also -- thanks to our Honorable Webmaster -- I edited my last writing in Discussion Thread "Aroostook County's Deepest Roots."Steve Sutter"Maysville"06-29-2007
Just hanging around....CarmaHollis06-29-2007
Waldo, I remember Marc telling me that he had seen a cougar twice up at the cabin you guys had at the top of the hill. I was never sure whether he was telling me the truth or not. I was 9 and he was 15. Marc, if you're out there, time to come clean. Did you really see one? If it was just a joke, it worked. I don't think I went back up the hill by myself after that. RE: the eagle coming of the Federal Endangered Species List - there are at least 4 other protective acts/laws on the federal registry that still protect the eagle, along with many other similar state by state laws. It is still illegal to harm an eagle, its nest, or eggs. Taking it off the ESL now allows funds to protect other endangered species.DCNH06-29-2007
Funny thing! On the front page of this morning's Sun Journal is a picture of a cougar that was spotted in Sidney. I remember years ago spotting a bobcat or some big cat on the Fort Rd. near Griffins (now near Zippel School, before it was built). Whenever it was mentioned of the sighting back then people brushed it aside. Those critters have been around for years, laughing at us!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-29-2007
Is there anymore news about the Braden Theater restoration?S.BlanchardNC06-29-2007
TB, re 21363: The Anonymous Message Pending Approval means that the person who submitted the entry didn't sign in as a member and our system didn't recognize them as having posted here before. It's an anti-spam safe-guard. As you can see, the message has now been approved and shows up.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-29-2007
BC...how's the budget coming along down there? Did the governor heal all wounds? Bet not. Get the six pack out and enjoy that heat.....94 plus humidity. Boy, I hope you have a pool. I understand the crabfest is coming up this next month..... that would taste good.....hope they have Maine fries to go with it.karen06-29-2007
Webmaster. Can you explain the "annonymous message pending approval"? Sometimes I get that, sometimes not. Its confusing. LOLTB06-29-2007
Lloyd...if you're looking for a true guide, contact Dick Higgins (Ole' Grizz)at North Ridge Guide Service, phone # 540-493-7179. He lives in Virginia but does guiding in Maine, Canada and Virginia; he's a Master Guide and is professionally licensed. Be sure to tell him that I reffered you to him; perhaps he'll give you a discount!! He knows all the good fishing and hunting areas too! Good luck...C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-29-2007
On the subject of mountain lions, I remember being told by a reliable source, a neighbor, back in the mid-50s of his seeing one of the big kitties as he was driving toward Ashland somewhere on the Realty Road. He said it crossed the road in front of his truck, and it took him a few seconds to realize what he'd seen.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-28-2007
Years back my little boy and I were walking through our grandparents old pasture the birds were chirping and it was very cheerful as we got into a grove of trees all noise and activity stopped and it is a sure sign something is wrong when that happens, we looked up into the tree tops to look at the sky etc. and a big cat was there and it was watching us and I knew it was a mountain lion NOT a Bob Cat.. and we went back to the farmhouse and told our gram and she said they do see them once in a while there and this was in Caribou!JH06-28-2007
re: 21352 Flyrod, my brother and I saw a mountain lion up close about 6 years ago, we were reluctant telling anyone for a few days !! it ran into the back of a residential neighborhood (Lombard Street) and I later learned a woman (science teacher) also saw it that same a.m (it ran into her backyard), a friend of mine and his have wife also saw one coming back from their camp at square lake and so have other camp owners up there, two well known hunting guides found a set of tracks (2 cats) this winter in Bridgewater, spoke to a game warden this spring who saw one in New Sweden, they are here but the state refuses to acknowledge it or set policies, like Bobby said in 21354, parts of the county would become off limits to human activity etcPaul CyrP. Isle06-28-2007
Flyrod, I friend of mine saw a big cat with a long tail in the NMW. This was many moons ago. He might not like me to mention his name on this website so email me and I will tell you who he is...... What other North American cat is large and has a long tail? Sylvester??? :rolleyes:RonMass.06-28-2007
HI, DOES P.I. OR CARIBOU HAVE A TOURIST SERVICE. LOOKING FOR A GUIDE SERVICE OR TOUR COMPANY. PLANNING ON COMING UP THERE IN THE FALL AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE ALL I CAN OF THE AREA IN THE TWO DAYS I WILL BE THERE. SEEING ALL THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND READING THE GUESTBOOK HAS ME ANXIOUS TO SEE SOME OF THE REGION. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO06-28-2007
BOBBY - I see... Nope, never seen a cougar or a track..... but can you help me identify this one? (Sorry, camera was a little out of focus. :rolleyes:FLYROD06-28-2007
Check this link on cougars etc: With the weather changing I don't see why there isn't cougars up there. I personally saw a timber rattler at Fish Lake about 75 or 76 so cougars are not out of the question. http://www.worldclassoutdoors.com/mountain_lion_hunting.htmArch06-28-2007
Flyrod.. everytime sombody reports seeing one of those cats they get marked as a crazy person so most people jest stopped seeing them. I think the state would not be liking having to deal with all the envronmentally protected crap they would have to put in place if there were actually a couple in the area. There are a couple sites on line discrediting any poor soul unfortunate enough to have seen a Mountain Lion or Panther in Maine.Bobby C.06-28-2007
I'm a Floridian but a wannabe resident of Presque Isle. Hope to retire there sometime in the next 10 years. Would love to correspond with any native or even non-native of the area.Marcia MillerGainesville, Florida06-28-2007
PAUL - My camp neighbor SWEARS he saw one of these guys on our camp road in Island Falls last week... you seem to spend a lot of time in the bush, have you ever seen one? (Or tracks?)FLYROD06-28-2007
Ron ... Although not a fisherman, I hear Merritt is still fishable. Probably the most pristine tributary nearby is Gardner Brook in Wade.Steve SutterPI06-28-2007
Steve, I remember my father catching some big brookies at the mouth of Merritt Brook. I wonder if the fishing is still good there???RonMass.06-28-2007
Forgot to mention Merritt Brook, a small tributary of the Aroostook River.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-27-2007
Merritt Hill? Merritt School? Merritt is a County name. E.W. Merrit (of Houlton) wrote an article "Fruits in Aroostook County" in 1887. I'm looking it over right now.Steve SutterPI06-27-2007
I mean "dot to the right" of the brown field in the picture. Randy, that field looks familiar as well. Is that on Burlock Road? Now everything is starting to look like it's in my former front yard. Is that because it all looks the same? To me your picture looks like the top of the Merritt hill. Did anyone out there, besides my older sibs, attend the Merritt School at the corner of the Fort Road and the bottom of Burlock Road? Here's Paul's ATVs picture.H(L)B06-27-2007
Speaking of fire works, the siblings and I used to sit in the upstairs front bedroom and watch them. Just to remind those of you who miss the long, wide view in the County... I do believe that the last house (dot) in the upper right corner of this picture is the very one from which we viewed those fireworks from the fairgrounds, which is somewheres off to the left of the photo. Waldo and Meredith, help me out here. Isn't that long brown field located at the top of the Merritt Hill, so the last little dot to the left must be "our" house? It is so good to see home on this website. I really liked the picture that Paul sent of the ATV's. It sure looks like the Burlock Road they were on. Although I was impressed with the number of vehicles, it was even better to see that familiar view.H(L)BCT06-27-2007
The potato crop is developing fast---soon there will be flowers on the plants.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-27-2007
Speaking of flowers ... what's that "white weed" that's growing everywhere the lupine isn't. Serious problem for pasture and hay crops ... and maybe the lupine.Steve SutterPI06-27-2007
Beautiful June evening..two electroglides overhead enjoying their view...warm breeze, beautiful flowers and lots of what we wait all winter for.MetaPI06-27-2007
BC The word in Mexico is "Don't want no stinkin Gringos"Arch06-27-2007
Gwen.. Mexico's next... as soon as they become "Bobby friendly".That might never happen. I can't believe this line is still working.Bobby C.06-27-2007
BC That is an antique I would like to get my hands on. WOW You dont want to hook that up to a dumb old windmill.Arch06-27-2007
Holy Cow.. Bobby are you moving to Mexico? :-(Gwen06-27-2007
Arch Couple blocks down. It's unincorporated an I can procuce my own electricty..I just gotta figure out how to get a wind mill to turn this engineBobby C.06-27-2007
Where you moving to?Arch06-27-2007
Mona and Dan ... thank you for your family memories of the Fair. I'd like to add that (in 1924) every night was capped with a Fireworks Display. Judging of Pure-bred Cattle and Pure-bred Horses on the infield was the day after the Poultry. Adult daily admission was $.75 daytime; $.25 in the evening. Still under construction was a tourists' camping site with spring water, "sanitary toilet facilities," and a chance to pitch a tent in a grove of white birches on the banks of the beautiful Aroostook River.Steve SutterPI06-27-2007
Ref: 21322 KBB, not unless they moved it! ;-)SPTColorado06-27-2007
I like number twenty..cause it sounds interesting. I'm gonna be "click" gone for awhile cause I'm moving. Use the break wisely.Bobby C.06-27-2007
An email I received that I thought was funny: 1. Don't worry about what people think; they don't do it very often. 2. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. 3. It ain't the jeans that make your butt look fat. 4. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. 5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program 6. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip 7. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks. 8. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good. 9. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway. 10. Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it. P. Burtt06-27-2007
11. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes. 12. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist is reversed. 13. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming. 14. Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it. 15. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you do the same thing again. 16. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends. 17. Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator. 18. Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. 19. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before. 20. And never, EVER take a sleeping pill and a laxative in the same night. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-27-2007
Gee whiz, Jim, you're getting an awful lot of coverage lately: COM, WAGM and now the Star Herald. No wonder I can't reach you...you're inundated by fans, aren't you?! Well, don't forget the little people. ;-)KBB06-27-2007
Tenlee, you're welcome.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-27-2007
Webmaster, awesome photo of P.I. and it is now my new screen saver. I do feel sad when I see the "hole" where Cunningham used to be, but the photo is awesome. Thanks for sharing.Tenlee06-27-2007
Two interesting articles in the Star Herald today, Steve Sutters and a salute to seniors, Jim Carter, Jim you'll never pass as a senior.Mona06-27-2007
My grandparents lived on State Street in the 1910s. According to what my aunts and uncle have told us, my grandmother would bake and cook the week before the Fair took place. During the Fair she would serve meals in the family carriage house. Farmers would stable their horses in my grandfather's barn, and at night the horses would be frightened by the fireworks. It was my grandmother's job to calm them down because all of "the men folks" were still at the fair grounds.Dan EArlington, MA06-27-2007
Wo! Solar eclipse in PI ?! :eek:FLYROD06-27-2007
Steve, I remember my father telling me about going to the fair in the early 1900's. He said famlies loaded a wagon with every thing they needed for the week and headed for Presque isle, they lived in Washburn, h said families from all over the County gathered their wagons in a field and would spend the entire week there, cooking their meals over open fires ,sleeping in the wagon or on the ground and just having a great time visiting with neighbors and enjoying a old fashion country fair.Mona06-27-2007
Looking over the Fair Program I just got for 1924. On September 2, forenoon: judging poultry, sheep, swine and Hall Exhibits; afternoon and evening: racing (pace and trot), ball game, horse pulling contest, Vaudville and Band Concerts, Balloon Ascension, and Grand Display of Fireworks. "No dull moments in the Grand Stand."Steve SutterPresque Isle06-26-2007
MVC..glad you found the link. I have no idea how long its been on there but I jusy happened to notice it there today.Carma06-26-2007
SPT, Wait a second... Are you sure that's not going to put me in the middle of Kansas? ;-) Have saddlebags, will travel!KBB06-26-2007
I found it after all. Thank youMVCBlaine06-26-2007
Carma Where on the BDN did you find where you can go on the web cam? I can't seem to find it. Please respond if you can. Thank YouMVCBlaine06-26-2007
O Mighty Webmaster, Re 21316... Yep, it's official. I'm envious! :DKBB06-26-2007
And a picture of downtown Presque Isle.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-26-2007
I got a couple photos of Paul and his pilot Gary but, unfortunately, they didn't come out that well (I need a better camera). Here's one of Mantle Lake Park. Notice there appears to be a dock/pier in the lake now...WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-26-2007
We had a great flight last night in the PowerChutes! A big thank you to Joe and Paul for making it possible. Here's a video of our final approach:
WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-26-2007
I see on the BDN website there is now a link to a live cam looking at the new construction across from Hollywood Slots. :-)Carma06-26-2007
I spent my summers on Pleasant Pond while growing up and visit whenever I can. To me, it is the best place in the world!!!!Suethe South, for now06-26-2007
Webmaster & lupine in one shot - good one!daisy06-26-2007
the webmaster up in the air last night........Paul CyrP. Isle06-26-2007
Flyrod, no, that picture is not a Fair Webcam but was generated from our original SkyCam. We were up on the roof doing some maintenance on it and had it pointed towards the fairgrounds temporarily. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-26-2007
KBB, Here’s a good ride for you: Hwy. 24 to Woodland Park, Rt. 67 to Deckers, Rt. 126 towards Bailey, Hwy. 285 to Fairplay, Rt. 9 to Hartsel, and return to C.S. via Hwy. 24 and Woodland Park, takes all day, 6 hours if stop for lunch, be prepared for 3 seasons. Take a camera :DSPTColorado06-26-2007
vh, Driving out of PI last Friday, I followed a 12 pack of HDs all the way down to Houlton. And I saw quite a LOT of bikes on I-95; I remember specifically because they got caught in the same wicked hard rain showers that I did... I do not know if there is an increase up home, but I saw plenty of bikes when I was in PI, too, especially with Canadian plates. I think if it's summer and you're gutsy enough (and your wife is a really, really good sport!), go for the trip. It would be a blast and make for great memories. And, yes, I ride. With 300+ days of sunshine a year, 75 mph highways, great mountain passes and the beauty of Colorado......it was a fairly easy decision. If you two love great scenery, it is an incredible place for a road trip. Um, with maybe that sidecar you mentioned......!KBB06-26-2007
Oh, look! Was this the webcam for the 2005 fair season?! I can see the grandstand from here! I think I can smell the doughboys, already! :pFLYROD06-26-2007
Seen these guys this morning along side a road with no house in sight.. ;-)CarmaHollis06-26-2007
John, I am sure your daughter did her prep work, but the weather is always tricky ... today northern Maine is supposed to get some rough weather, according to the forecast I saw. Is your daughter going the length of the entire trail? May the AT be kind to her in her travels.daisymid atlantic06-26-2007
My daughter is starting the AT today from Mt. Katahdin. It was great to find a site that had an up-to-date picture of the mountain so I could get a better idea of what she's facing. Thanks.JohnKansas City06-26-2007
SPT You are so right. I took the MSF course in November and highly recommend it. The aforementioned period of instruction was the "I'm not sure that I want to take the MSF class" class. The all important preclass class. Ride Safe vhvh06-26-2007
RE: Island Falls webcam poll question - Barker's Rocks has always been my favorite spot to swim... when you can dive off a rock about 10 feet above the water and look down to the bottom (about 20 feet of water) and see bottom, THAT'S FUN !!! :D In fact, we'll be doing just that next week!FLYROD06-26-2007
We ride our motorcycle up there every summer...in July it is beautiful...can't wait to see the wind farm this year....I look on here every day...looking for a moose on any web cam...never have I seen one.... :-)JanPA06-26-2007
VH, consider professional instruction for a beginning motorcycle rider, most states have at least one company that provides it and the cost is reasonable considering the importance of the skills taught. Make sure it’s an Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum.SPTColorado06-26-2007
Arch, I guess I'll reconsider that bike trip to the county. I rode all winter here but I wore leathers and carefully picked the day. Right now it's so hot here that you can only ride early or very late. The KB solo'ed yesterday in the school parking lot. You would have enjoyed seeing THIS old guy running along side, yellin' "clutch, more gas, give her more gas, your feet, pick up your feet." (gasp, pant, choke) Note to self... a side car would have worked out a tad better here. Stay cool and remember to keep your powder dry. It certainly has been a very wet Spring. Regards, VhvhOn the Gulf06-25-2007
Remember riding my Harley 250 cc Sprint from Portage Lake to Presque Isle in late August 1966. Nearly froze my kneecaps off!Steve SutterPI06-25-2007
Hello Vern H Vern riding a cycle up there for you and I would be like riding in January down here. I tried it once when I still lived up there and froze to death. Admittedly it was at night in the middle of the summer but it was coooold. Say Hi to the KB and stay safe.Arch06-25-2007
KBB..Send me your e-mail and I'll send you the farm photo. Might be just as good as a CD. Purple pills? My e-mail is rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI06-25-2007
I just saw a Honda Goldwing on the Skycam. Has there been an increase in the number of motorcycles in the country? To me, it would be a great place to ride. KBB - do you ride? COS would be another great place to have a bike. Regards, vhvhHumid Houston06-25-2007
<---NutHatch- Get out of the way...they'll swarm right at your head if your in the way of the feeder. :rolleyes:Carma06-25-2007
Dr G, Gees. I meant I could send my email address...... Not the purple pills. :oKBB06-25-2007
Dr G, I would like to say I did, but, unless you have a new e-mail address under the guise of free purple pills......the answer is "no". I can send it to you, if you need it.KBB06-25-2007
There is just one restaurant (if that's what it is) in the same level and area of the troop room, there is a room for them and the walls reflect with decals and magnets their service affiliations and squadrons it is really very well kept and very enjoyable.. some of the troops get off there and look very haggard and a smiles slowly creeps across their faces and it makes for a nice memory of MaineJudy HardyG. O. S. of Me.06-25-2007
KBB...Did you receive my e-mail from yesterday?DGPI06-25-2007
Re: BIA troop greetings. I was principal at Bangor Christian School in the early 90's when the first troops came in from the first Gulf war. We took a group of kids from school when we heard there was going to be a plane returning from the gulf via BIA to give them a first hand experience with current events. There were a few people there for the first couple of planes, but it grew quickly and took on a life of its own. It was certainly the place to be over the next few months as all the troops returned to the States. I also remember a fantastic tribute put together by some local businessmen to salute the troops and celebrate America. We packed out the Bangor Auditorium for a full two-hour event with lots of patriotic singing and presentations. It was fantastic.DCNH06-25-2007
Gonna be tough getting a baby sitter.Bobby C06-25-2007
KBB, Well said!!! I am definately not looking forward to seeing that empty lot when I travel to PI this fall..... :-(RonMass.06-25-2007
Mona, apparently I did bring the good stuff back with me! Dad said it's been a bit crummy since the day I left; I think I hit the perfect days of summer up there. (No frogs or locusts, either. A tad heavy in the fly department, though...) It was great fun meeting up with folks at Horton's. Ron...I ran across Mr. Drost there Friday morning. Another Cunningham teacher and memory that just doesn't seem to be that long ago. Of course, the school is relegated to nothing but a memory now: I was rather disheartened to drive up Blake Street and see a corner of nothingness where there once stood a place filled with people that made such an impact on students. I realize change is inevitable. Like many on COM, however, I find remembering the past and people there to be quite deliberate and intentional. It is done in honor and remembrance of those that shaped so many of us. And whose effects are still felt today.KBB06-25-2007
KBB, What did you do with all that nice weather we had for you? I think you took it back to Colo. with you. We want it back! How did your flight go? Enjoyed our visit.Mona06-24-2007
It looks like the scenic cam might be looking toward the Airport(?) :-)Carma06-24-2007
What is the scenic cam showing todayMVCBlaine06-24-2007
I don't ride ATV but I do ride Side saddle and on a "Gold wing" :DSally JoOut West06-24-2007
This Lone Ranger was unmasked somehow.Dick EselbyOrlando FL06-24-2007
Nice photo Ruth. I think they eat mostly the sludge stuff at the bottom of the swamps. Sort of like a Buffett. :-)Carma06-24-2007
Karen.. I have no idea what they eat...but do know they don't move when they are in the road...on way to Patten my daughter , her friend and I hit a huge moose.. LUCKILY I saw him and moved over a bit into other lane when I noticed no vehicles were coming, he cleaned out the side back window of our van...squished the corner of the back of van, sliced his shoulder open..fell down..car behind us.. said he got up.. ran off ! Scary December 5th nite! on way to Katahdin for my oldest son's basketball game! I am very THANKFUL we were not hurt.. just the van..so many are killed or hurt by those UGLY CRITTERS!anyhow.. as far as what they eat.. I ant sure.. other then this one was eating from a tree on the lawn ...Take care.. have a great day! Ruth :-)RuthIsland Falls06-24-2007
In late spring of 1980, my husband and I went home to PI on vacation. We took a ride with some friends to Portage Lake and army worms crossing the road were everywhere. Had to ride through them very carefully. Yucky!WendyPC Bch FL06-24-2007
Article worth reading in today's Washington Post. This is the first in a series of four articles, if you are interested.daisymid atlantic06-24-2007
Randy Re army worm wine. I ripped that recipe off the net and changed it into the first person so as to have greater impact. It's the old lemon-lemonade thing..ain't it? Got to learn to use life's little pain in the a$$es to yur advantage. If the EEgiptians had learned to make locust and frog wine they might have survived their problems. I mean instead of havin' to let all those workers go and all. Turned the whole thing into one big party.Bobby C.06-24-2007
Randy I dont know which motor it was, it was said that the motor was from a P51. If it was, that would have made it a Merlin (British) license built by Packard. I distinctly remember it was called an Allison so who knows? It was a smooth running strong motor is all I know for sure. Ron It was a distinct smell thats for sure. As every thing else they have changed. It used to be a 24 hour a day thing until all contracted acreage was thrashed. Now it is all handled by one man and some trucks.Arch06-24-2007
Bobby C.--I just spit my mouthful of coffee all over the monitor screen. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-24-2007
Army Worm Wine Ingredients: 1.5 pounds (0.7kg) Army Worms 1 gallon (3.8L) water 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) sugar 1 crushed campden tablet 5 drops pectic enzyme 1 package yeast (I use Champagne yeast) .5 teaspoon yeat energizer .5 teaspoon of acid blend (Note: Only use the acid blend if using worms from Poplar trees. In my experience I have found that Army Worms that ate exclusively Birch tree leaves yielded a more acerbic wine, while the Poplar leaf-eaters tended to make it smoother and slightly sweeter). Step-by-step 1. Put worms in primary bucket. 2. Pour the boiling water over them. 3. Add sugar, mix, and let cool. 4. In order not to neutralize chemicals, once the mixture is warm, add the rest of the ingredients and cover for seven days. Stir occasionally. 5. After one week, strain off the Army Worms and discard them. Place liquid (should be greenish-yellow) in carboy or one-gallon jug. Attach airlock and let stand. This is secondary fermentation and should bubble for three weeks. 6. Rack the wine again and let stand for another two months. 7. Rack as needed and the wine is done in five to six months. It tastes best in about one year. 8. Enjoy your Army Worm Wine! PS Randy..That was a fine pic of the engine.Bobby C.06-24-2007
Arch--re:21261. Yes, I had forgotten about that engine. It had it's own distinctive smooth sound and was remarkably quiet---like the planes this weekend.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-24-2007
Arch, I can't say that I have ever heard a pea viner but I do remember the smell. Very unpleasant to say the least....RonMass.06-24-2007
Do the moose bother the potato crop? Do they eat the plants? I love the photos Ruth. Thanks for sharing.karen06-24-2007
In refrence to the troops landing at BIA I was there a week ago when a plane landed with troops from Iraq. They have a room with cell phones for the troops to use, I had the honor to welcome them and shake their hand, and they were kissing the older people for meeting them, they were also pleased to have home-made brownies and cookies, Isn't it sad that you can't do something nice for the troops,Shame on BIAMaryFlorida06-23-2007
Closer up view...RuthIsland Falls06-23-2007
This moose wanted to shop at the new flower shop in Littleton when we were heading to PI for Father's Day.. Teacher here that teaches at Southern Arookstook Community School owns the flower shop! Mr.Berry.... I have to print and send him a copy!RuthIsland Falls06-23-2007
KBB....I'll send your CD copy out Monday morning. Have your way with it and send it to whomever you wish.DGPI06-23-2007
I certainly DO remember those zillions of Army worms.I lived on Barton St.at that time.If you left your car parked too long,those creepy things would seek refuge under it!!Judy BerceBangor06-23-2007
DG, Wow. It's not enough that you have the picture...you give me a choice, as well. A CD would be perfect; I am certain Dad and Alan H. would each like one and with your permission, I shall send copies to them. I am pretty certain you know how much I appreciate it. Thanks a million. (By the way, your book put me over my weight limit with the airlines, but they let me by. I would have gladly paid the extra 20 bucks to get it home, though!) JRC, I just saw the picture of you and your (in)famous, um, daughter, that was posted. That was great! I think there's a lesson to be learned here: Never trust a Smith with a camera......! :pKBB06-23-2007
Leaving Attleboro tomorrow for northern Me. Will be in Island falls the first of the week and in Mapleton by friday for mapleton dazes and the class of 57 reunion, of which I am a part of. Plan to have breakfast at tim hortons saturday am before going to mapleton.Dick DeLongAttleboro, Mass06-23-2007
Portland Press Herald carrying a story today on its front page about the Troop Greeters bringing two wounded Mainers home to BIA for a special celebration.daisy06-23-2007
DG, Thanks for web site. I have forwarded it to our son - active Air Force - who will really enjoy the site.daisymid atlantic06-23-2007
Randy Do you remember what that pea viner up in Castle Hill sounded like when it was running? It had a V12 aircraft engine that run it. I dont remember if it was an Allison or the Merlin. (Packard) PI had a ladder truck that had an Allison also.Arch06-23-2007
Another picture from the Glacier Girl event, this one of the accompanying P-51. When the two arrived in Presque Isle they flew in tight formation around the city twice before landing. The sound of those huge piston engines roaring over-head was like magic!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-23-2007
Viewers...If you'd like to follow the historic re-enactment flight of the Glacier Girl, go to airshowbuzz.com. Its scheduled departure time from PQI is in a few minutes, but could change due to weather. Its destination is England over a period of a few days.DGPI06-23-2007
KBB... I have the photo you want right here in my hand. Want a hard copy or a CD? Cd might be better then you can share it easier. Your choice. Viewers....The Glacier Girl event at the General Aviation Building was a smash! Thousands of locals and aways attended. Nothing like it since JFK was here in the fall of 1960 announcing his presidential candidacy....Many thanks to Nate Grass and others without whom would have been much less.DGPI06-23-2007
Marilyn, thanks for the story. :D I can just about imagine the house looking "brown" from the army worms. I also remember my grandparents talking about my Uncle Dale's "punching bag." I also vaguely remember playing in the barn as well, jumping from the rafters into the hay. The barn collapsed when I was still pretty young, though, I think I must have been about five or six years old. I came home from school one day and remember seeing it had collapsed. I still remember, though, all the hours of work it took to clean it up. Much of the wood that was used to make the garage there now was actually wood from the barn. Just a little bit of Hughes Road trivia. :D :-) :D Take care all.Amy (Dube) Cyr a.k.a. AMCLeeds, Maine06-23-2007
I remember there being some accidents because of all the slime on the roads from those creepy critters. They were disgusting things. I think they even sanded some spots on the road because of the greasy spots. Anyone remember that?Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-22-2007
About the greeters, I am sure the families want to hear from their loved one's when they reach american soil. I know I did. And to have someone greet you with a phone and a thank you after a long flight has to be better than walking into a emty airport or waiting in the plane for a crew shift and fuelrickmaine06-22-2007
Ron, I'm another of the "mature" people on here. I don't know about the train, but running over those things made such an awful noise and made the roads slippery, I hate those things, this di happen, one of the ladies that worked at the post office with my husband had left her car windows down and when she left work and went to her car it was completely covered inside and out, needless to say she didn't take her car home, i hope we never have another out break like that.Mona06-22-2007
Ron, I don't know if it was true that the locomotive couldn't get traction because of the "army" worms, but I have heard the same storyl. I can remember a poem that I heard when I was a kid that is somewhat related: Oooey Gooey was a worm a noble worm was he; He sat upon the railroad tracks the train he did not see; Oooey Gooey...bootfoot06-22-2007
Re 21250... Ron, I guess I qualify as one of the "mature" souls who drops in here. I, too, remember my father telling stories about the B&A trains spinning their wheels when the Army worms infested. Guess I'm not "mature" enough to remember first hand, however.Dan EArlington, MA06-22-2007
The P38 "Glacier Girl" landing in PI today was definitely a once in a lifetime event. It wouldn't have occurred without the folks who did all of the work organizing and coordinating everything. Pictured is one of those guys (COM's own NLG) with his grandson.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-22-2007
I remember my dad telling me that many, many years ago the B&A couldn't make it out of town because the armyworms made the tracks so slippery that the engine's wheels would just spin and spin. Do any of you "mature" members remember that??? :confused:RonMass.06-22-2007
Hi PAUL,i`m from Lac Baker New Brunswick,and i know MAX MICHAUD and she gave me your website pretty neat ,i love the pictures.Keep up the good work. micheline :-) :-)micheline sylvainwinslow maine06-22-2007
Went to the P38 landing in PI again after 65 years. Very good turn out for this event. When I left the good Dr Graves was speaking with the local General Ret. and the owner of the planes. He should have some good stories to tell. ;-)KBS06-22-2007
21234 SPT Can't re- up anyway.. I jest thank God there's no upper age limit fer drinkin' beer ....Bobby C.06-22-2007
Karen, i was reading some entries in the discussion room and someone called guest was just blasting the people of the county, how we miss treated "outsiders and that some ministers agreed with this person, I know a lot of people that have moved here and love the peaceful way of life the county offers. With the attitude this person displayed it would be raelly hard to make friens. Does that make any more sense to what i was trying to say?Mona06-22-2007
Amy: I remember back when I: was a kid, (forties) we were on our way to your grandparents house on the Hughes Road and as Dad drove closer, we thought they had painted their house brown. Come to find out when we got closer, it was covered with army worms. I hated walking from the car to get inside the house. Yucky!! I always loved that house inside and we used to have a great time jumping from the rafters into the hay in the barn. Also used to like to punch the boxers punching bag that Dale had hung. Got smacked in the face a coouple times by it.MarilynColchester, Vt06-22-2007
re:today's poll question. I agree that it would have been around the late 70's. I remember I was a kid at the time and being the tomboy I was, I used to take twigs and squish them when I would see some of them on my grandparents 2 big trees at the end of their driveway. JRC-you would probably remember those trees at the end of the driveway by the old family farmhouse on the Hughes Road. I guess the people that have it now have really done a lot of work to it. Keep in touch and drop me an email sometime. Mom told me she's got to give you a call and stop over some evening or weekend and say hello. Anyhow, take care all. :-) :D :D :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine06-22-2007
Mona, I'm confused by your statement "folks hate this place". Please explain. I think those making the slightly colorful statements don't even live here any longer. I wish there was a camera inside Horton's. Wouldn't that be a hoot?! DG has a camera and that works well too. Maybe they could scan into Horton's window once in a while. PI is a beautiful little town....I like the Governor too! Hello BC, warm down there where you are? Is the humidity up for the summer? Got the six pack ready for the weekend? Have a good weekend, all.karen06-22-2007
Infestations of Armyworms are "sporadic." They like to feed on grasses and clover.Steve SutterPI06-22-2007
Where's my lighter fluid? :mad:FLYROD06-22-2007
Re: today's Poll question...I saw an Army Worm the other day which reminded me of the summer we were flooded with them here in Presque Isle. I can't remember exactly what year it was, probably late 1970s. The things were everywhere! You'd be driving along and hear a popping sound under your tires. Houses and trees were covered. As kids, my friends and I would collect huge containers full of them. We haven't had an outbreak like that since, but I'm told there were some before that. I wonder if we're building back up to another one....WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-22-2007
I hadn't checked the discussion forum for some time, WOW, someone sure hates this place. I was always told if you want a friend first you have to be one. that really works. As some of you know I go to Tim Hortons a lot, I have met and made a lot of new friends renewed old friendships, there are no strangers there. It's a great place to live. This Aroostook County.Mona06-22-2007
Marilyn, yes that is me. JimJRCPI06-22-2007
CJ; I read your comments and thank you for them. We were out to the farm last evening to visit with Jean, Garol and Kim. Marilyn: You are welcome! I have used the internet to locate and commuicate with many friends from the past. I was fortunate to find both Sandee and Colleen through a former classmate of mine. Amy: Yes I did have a nice conversation with your mother a few weeks back and really enjoyed it. Stay in touch. JimJRCPI06-22-2007
Amy...I agree that JRC looks like a younger version of his dad (even with the hat) and even though I haven't seen him in years, I believe I'd recognize him anywhere! And Robin looks like younger version of her mother with short hair, as does Kim, though her hair is long. Their mother was one of the most beautiful women in Parkhurst Siding some years ago; many have said that GC is a pretty lucky man. I'm fortunate that Kim is a neighbor, again!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-22-2007
Jim Carter, Just wanted to say "Thank you" for letting Sandee know I was trying to find her. I received a wonderful, long e-mail from her tonight which really pleased me. By the way are you the Jim Carter in the photo serving strawberry shortcakes?MarilynColchester, Vt06-21-2007
Ref: 21229 Bobby C. you wouldn’t believe how they treat those troopers now-a-days, no alcohol 12 hours prior to deployment, no alcohol during deployment and no alcohol until they are released at their home station and only after a lengthy meet and greet that includes the families and filling out a dozen or so forms and after endless speeches from so called visiting dignitaries. All this takes place regardless of the time of day or night. Then and only then after dodging bullets and IEDs for a year or more can our intrepid heroes enjoy a cold one with their boots off, no wonder some of them won’t re-up. :cool:SPTColorado06-21-2007
Lloyd. I believe we stayed at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center....up Route One from Presque Isle. It was quiet there and they had wireless internet service for rooms if you asked. There was a light breakfast included.jane06-21-2007
:-) :-) Really nice to see the pic of Jim and Robin on the site here. The older he gets, the more he looks like his dad, "uncle" (actually cousin) Bud. Hello to Jim and Robin from Central Maine. My mom (Launa) said she had a nice talk with you, Jim, at her office here awhile back and shared a few "interesting" family stories. :D Wished I lived closer, Jim, so I could call you up or stop by to see you to pick your brain about some of those family stories. Love to hear about things like that. Anyhow, take care.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine06-21-2007
Yep, Bobby C, you were in a different Army ... the one before cell phones, lap top computers, embedded reporters, etc, etc. It's hell to get old, isn't it?daisymid atlantic06-21-2007
Just saw JRC and Robin on T.V dishing up those strawberry shortcakes. I should have gone in there and got one . they are good have had them in the past, they estimated that they'd sell 2800 of them.Mona06-21-2007
Whew! 'Scuse me on that last one ..I read that baked goods troop greeter thing and saw a blinding flash of white light and felt a shooting pain in my rectum. I don't remember anything after that. I thought I was wandering around aimlessly mumbling to myself, but I must have been posting. They(the politicians) used to force us to stand around..talk nice.. and eat brownies when all we really wanted to do is sit around at the airport bar and hoist a few. Why don't you jest leave a stack of 25.00 gift certificates at the bar and stand back a couple hundred feet and watch the action? I must have been in a diffferent army.Bobby C,06-21-2007
Amen, Mona! I would like to add that a LOT of the TROOP GREETERS are VETERANS from WWI, Korea, and Viet Nam ... along with their wives ... they understand the sacrifice these young people are making better then most.daisy06-21-2007
Bobby C. Maybe you should read some of the letters the troops have written to the Bangor Daily, from all over the U. S. There is no security problem where they are greeted. Your attitude is very cynical. And very military. And these folks don't go to the airport at all hours of the day and night just to feel good, they go out of respect and to show their apperciation.Mona06-21-2007
Bobby C, If this were a security issue, then I don't think anyone would have raised the question. The TROOP GREETERS have been at BIA, since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan. From the previous articles I have read in the Bangor Daily, it sounded as though the troops had some layover time ... whether leaving or entering the country ... and that is when the TROOP GREETERS were there.daisy06-21-2007
If waving cell phones and baked goods makes you feel better about yourselves I can understand that, but you might take a moment to think about security and how it works best in the military. You don't seem to get the drift..they want you to stay out of the gd way while they get from point A to point B. It's not about airport concessions Stay home! If you want to do something real nice..buy somebody some high end "Dragon Skin" and send it to them.And if,by some miracle, you're capable of thinking outside the box find a way to bring them home.Bobby C.06-21-2007
I saw that the Bangor Daily is looking for Letters to the Editor to be written addressing the issue of the banning. I will be sending mine in soon, since I cannot seem to list my comments at the end of the column adressing the issue (there are lots of responses there tho). Maybe someone should request a list of the vendors at the BIA ... just so everyone knows who we are talking about ...daisy06-21-2007
The Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce had their annual shortcake sale today. Pictured helping out is COM's own JRC and his lovley "daughter" Robin. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-21-2007
Sally Jo, The greeters do give calling cards and let the troops use their cell phones to make calls. that will be the next thing banned because the phone co.'s pay phones won't be gettingenough use.Mona06-21-2007
Sally Jo, There is a long history of women in Maine providing baked goods, as an expression of love & concern for others. I suspect that there are also other forms of comfort offered, but the food items are the ones the vendors at BIA object to, because they feel they are losing $$$$$$.daisymid atlantic06-21-2007
why don't the troop greeters give the soldiers a prepaid phone card or a disposable cell phone or let them use their cell phone to call someone special.. even when sending Christmas gifts to troops wrapped non perishables are preferred..Sally Jo06-21-2007
<--- Caught red handed. :pCarma06-21-2007
Daisy, Your 100% right it's just the same old story GREED, If you want to have a very emotional experience, all you need to do is watch these young men and women come off a troop carrier at BIA, My daughter and I were waiting to board our plane to Detroit one day and we watched as these brave men and women as they came through the concourse through all those people lined on each side, that will reduce you to tears rael quick. So yes, Shame on BIA.MonaEaston06-21-2007
BC You wish, brownies or cookies. I will bet that you got Nuoc Mam or Kimchi ;-)Arch06-21-2007
When I was a trooper we never ate the stuff somebody unknown offered us. What-r-yu... nuts? Nothing worse than home made cookie poisoning.Or exploding brownies.Bobby C.06-21-2007
I just finished reading three articles about Bangor International Airport's action: the administration has stopped the TROOP GREETERS from handing out homemade food to the soldiers coming or going to Iraq/Afghanistan. The SH had an article a week ago about the airport in PI picking up some international flights; let us hope that if they do, they will show more compassion for the military personnel moving through the airport!! Shame on BIA for its obvious GREED !!daisymid atlantic06-21-2007
Lloyd, I like the Northeastland Hotel on Main St. in Presque Isle. It has a convenient location, good rates and is very clean. Their number is 1-800-244-5321. Google them and see their website. I always get a room in the back because Main St. tends to be a bit noisy. It is U.S. Rt. 1.RonMass.06-21-2007
Randy, great pic! Bobby C will you be in PI in August fair time? Or will you be busy visiting Meta and other friends? I have to meet the wizard - let me knowRebecca Lunney Guernsey06-21-2007
Arch and Randy, the book I mentioned is really very interesting, it was required reading for MPS company employees, the copy I have includes a letter from the MPS president directing the employees to read it. Seems the whole cross border thing started with a hydro-power project at the Aroostook river falls, after the land was acquired and the plant well into construction one of the sharper fellows on the crew pointed out that they were actually in Canada. Seems that was some how missed at the outset. It appears to me that everything after that was an attempt turn a bad judgment call into a profit. I could be wrong but I’d probably have hired Bobby C. just to keep him shut up. There are a lot of PI’s prominent citizens names mentioned in that book. For what my opinion is worth, I have suspected all along that all these so called green power generating schemes especially the ones that get the huge tax breaks are just a government sponsored method of lining the pockets of big business and have very little to do with the environment or green power. I’ll never knock the windmills, put I’ll always miss how Mars Hill mountain used to look. Ski and golfing there will never be the same. :-(SPTColorado06-21-2007
Hi Dan ... I have enough references stacked nearby to make the turn into the early 1900s. But first, I'll have to pay my respects to (apple grower) J.W. Dudley of Castle Hill.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-20-2007
Steve Sutter, Re 21206...I'm enjoying your "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" series. My grandfather moved from New Brunswick to Maysville in 1902. He farmed there for about seven years before moving into town. We don't have a lot of detail, but there is some anecdotal material about life on the farm in those days. So I'll be interested when your series gets to the turn of the century.Dan EArlington, MA06-20-2007
RE: Expenses fur high altitude photography over the top secret DG facility. Jeeze!I told Paul I'd contribute 14.99 plus change for a couple litres of gas and six pack for the trip. No way can I afford to compensate him for his skill level with a camera and his flight time. He said,"Keep yur munny .. big spender."Bobby C.06-20-2007
HI AND THANKS JANE, WE GO TO GREENVILLE MAINE FREQUENTLY AND STAY IN AN INN. YOU CAN SEE MOOSE FREQUENTLY AROUND GREENVILLE JUST BY DRIVING THE ROADS IN THE MORNING AND EVENING. THEY ARE FUN TO SEE WHEN YOU ARE FROM OHIO BUT I WOULDN'T WANT THEM AROUND MY GARDEN. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE MOTEL WHERE YOU STAYED IN P.I.? THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO06-20-2007
Paul C.....thanksDGPI06-20-2007
Lloyd ... You will also see our Maple trees starting to turn. Speaking of Maple, the Webmaster has such a superb system I was able to edit my discussion thread "Aroostook's Deepest Roots" to include the County's number of gallons of molasses produced in the 1800s (and the number of resident chickens!). Old timers. Was area molasses always maple sugar based?Steve SutterPI06-20-2007
re 21198 we're not supposed to fly over the city, pic quality might be compromised some because we only fly in the evening, building fronts would be dark because of the sun setting behind them, but I'll still give it a try,........Bobby C said he'd pay for expenses.........(see the pile-up at your favorite intersection?)Paul CyrP. Isle06-20-2007
Oh, and Lloyd...we actually saw a Moose walking across the road. It was our third visit to N. Maine but our FIRST- ever moose sighting.jane06-20-2007
Lloyd. Let me give you a bit of advice. You will see the potato harvest but if you buy a bag of potatoes to take home....you will never like potatoes until you go back for more!!! We went to Maine last October...first week. It was gorrrrgeous!!! Even though there are a few motels, make reservations and be there when you say you will be there. I think the roof collapsed where we stayed last year...after we left... but they may have repaired it by now....and there is a restaurant attached to the place with edible food....not gormet food... but the atmosphere is nice and clean and friendly.janepa06-20-2007
Lloyd ... I suspect the potato harvest will still be in full swing in early October. I'm not a grower, but my fine neighbors are. Wouldn't be much trouble for me to help you track their crew down and facilitate a "brief" interview.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-20-2007
Paul, as a photographer myself, I am a novice compared to what I have seen you do. The Abacus Gallery in Freeport buys/sells photos such as yours. Folks down here could only be honored to see such work and the beauty of Aroostook County. Just an idea ;-)CarmaHollis06-20-2007
QUESTION FOR THE COUNTY FOLKS: I AM GOING TO BE IN MAINE IN EARLY OCTOBER 2007. HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE TO GET TO P.I. FROM FREEPORT/BAILEY ISLAND? I AM GUESSING ABOUT 4 TO 5 HOURS. IS THAT TOO LATE TO SEE THE POTATO HARVEST? WHERE WOULD BE THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN P.I.? THANKS, LLOYD TRESSLERLLOYDOHIO06-20-2007
FYI, the Caribou Cam is back up. The lightening damage appears to have been only to the camera's power-supply which allowed us to easily swap it out and get the camera back up quickly. The bad news is the replacement power supply came from the yet to be installed second Caribou Webcam so that project may be delayed a bit. All other questions regarding Caribou Cams must go through official COM Spokesperson Bobby C. ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-20-2007
Paul C....Yes, I agree with everyone that your aerial photos and others are simply marvelous. That said....there's little I would like better than to have an aerial photo of my office with all the surrounding structures like Wal*Mart, Subway, Armory and others. Would trade for photo. I have stuff to trade like your choice of several, old P.I. photos, copy of my new local history book...whatever you want. Deal?DGPI06-20-2007
Carma, I seriously doubt National Geographic has my # or even wants it, the people and their equipment that take pictures for them are in a league of their own, I'm still several grades shy of that caliber, Marilyn, I have done lots of aerial pics off and on since the early 60's did a shopping center in Caribou last Friday(see pic), there's not a lot of demand or $$ for aerials up here but this is where I choose to live, I'd rather stalk a mother bear and screw up those pics, none of you would see or even know about them, if I screw up the plane pics this coming Friday everyone will know it, its also a lot more fun sneaking up on a bear, Bobby said it best, why turn something enjoyable into a job, I do however enjoy all your comments.......Paul CyrP. Isle06-20-2007
Bobby C.--In my opinion, you have just moved up to the No. 1 spot as a Maine humorist--yes, even ahead of Tim Sample. Keep up the good work. :-) Picture is of the Broccolli cultivators yesterday on the centerline road in PI on the Smith Farm.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-20-2007
Here's a list of stuff you are allowed to ask. Caribou Cam FAQs •Is the Camera Broken? •What Am I Looking At? •The Image Looks Funny - What Gives? •Can You Show Me a Nice Picture? •The Camera has Changed Views - Why? •What Does the Camera Look Like? •What Does The Camera Show Today? •I have a Question about the Camera - Who do I Contact?Bobby C.06-20-2007
Man alive, those photo's were fantastic, as always :D Great posture on that guy, I'm gonna work on that all day today.Rebecca06-20-2007
Guest The Caribou cam got zapped by lightning last weekend and is being looked at.Arch06-20-2007
Why would anybody be insane enough to turn something enjoyable into a job? eespecially if you're already rich. ;-)Bobby C.06-20-2007
Paul Cyr: Have you ever thought of a business taking photos of certain areas for businesses? We have a friend here in our park who used to be petrified of flying, took a course at the airport and is now flying her own plane and she has her own business. Chooses what jobs she wants and makes some good money doing it. Many businesses want aerial shots of planned construction sites, land or buildings. Do you fly a plane or go up with someone else?MarilynColchester, Vt06-20-2007
Whats wrong with the Caribou Cam, my favorite?guest06-20-2007
Paul-Does National Geographic have your #? If not, they should! I am in total awe of the photos that you allow us to see on a daily basis. You are a true leader in the world of photography. :-)CarmaHollis06-20-2007
Viewers....According to Nate Grass, a segment on the "Glacier Girl" re-enactment flight will be on "Good Morning America" Friday morning.DGPI06-20-2007
Daisy....There's all kinds of information on the "Lost Squadron" of July 1942. That lost squadron included the now-famous Glacier Girl which will be flying in to PQI on Friday...Punch in "Glacier Girl" on any search engine.DGPI06-20-2007
According to the 6 o"clock news tonight, they have probably found the body of that precious little girl from Fort Fairfield, found today by canadians at Tinker dam. Sad, Sad story.Mona06-19-2007
The Presque Isle Historical Society is currently raffling off a hand-made quilt commemorating the annual Balloon Fest. Tickets are $5. There will be a display booth (July 31 through August 2, from 4 to 8 p.m.) at the Historic Pavilion, in the Forum Building, during the Northern Maine Fair.Steve SutterPresque06-19-2007
After watching WAGM news tonight, sounds like the fair is really going to be hopping this year - unlike last year which I heard was a major diappointment. I said to my husband - just as long as they have Paul Aucoin's french fries! :D Also...the P.I. Historical Society are selling raffle tickets for a neat quilt with hot air balloons on it & I want to get in on that too. DG - will they still be selling tickets in July? The drawing is during the balloon festival. When is that?connie c.CA06-19-2007
On another matter, I did win on e-bay the Northern Maine Fair program of 1924. Rest assured, I'll summarize what was on tap that year.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-19-2007
Paul has the P-38 article..(I think it's the article). If you don't get the paper perhaps he can E-mail it to you. Can't post it.. it ain't mine. It's good..I mean well written.I'd like to see Paul get his camera out there.They ought to let the spray plane come in with the escort. ;-) Steal the show.Bobby C.06-19-2007
Daisy I talked to the Star Heralds longest serving employee when I was up there and he told me they at the time didn't have an internet technology (IT) person. The Star Herald, Aroostook Republican and the Houlton Pioneer Times are all owned by the Bangor Daily news so good luck talking to any of them.Arch06-19-2007
DG, It would be nice if we could read about that B-52 story ON LINE !! By the time I get my copy of the Star Herald via the mail, it is OLD NEWS !! Do you have any influence with the owners/managers of that paper ??daisymid atlantic06-19-2007
Paul Cyr.....Yes, the P-38 and P-51 landings will be a great photo opportunity for you and your special cameras.DGPI06-19-2007
Viewers....In tomorrow's Star-Herald you'll find an article ("Forgotten Times")all about the famous P-38 Lightening which is due to land in Presque Isle this Friday between 2 and 4 in the afternoon. It will be accompanied by a P-51 Mustang. The P-38 was recovered from 268 feet of ice on the island of Greenland and restored 50 years later. It is now re-enacting its original mission in July of 1942 which it never completed because of a forced landing. The crew of the P-38 and the other aircraft which will accompany it encourage all to view the planes. The aircraft will be parked on the runway at the General Aviation Building just uo past the air terminal. Read all about it in tomorrow's Star-Herald...DGPI06-19-2007
Doreen....All these years I thought you grew up in the larger, newer house to the south of my building and come to find out you lived in the smaller house to the right. I heard about your mother going to Boston and working for Coke back in the late 1950s. Good story. Heard it from sister Marilyn today. Carma....Unfortunately, I have no aerial photos from the '70s taken of the Wal*Mart property. Sorry...DGPI06-19-2007
Nice article on Dwight's Barbershop in today's Bangor Daily News. http://www.bangordailynews.com/news/t/lifestyle.aspx?articleid=151167&zoneid=14 Interesting that some of Dwight's equipment dates back to Vincent Barresi's arrival in 1932.Dan EArlington, MA06-19-2007
DG..would you have an air view photo of that same area in the early 70's? :-)CarmaHollis06-19-2007
DG The photo we are seeing is a portion of the larger one that you sent me a copy of about a year ago. If you stand in front of your building with your back to the road and look at that larger photo, on the right of your building is the small house that I lived in until 1948, to the left you will see a garage, barn and a larger house. That house is the one that my father built. That house is still there, but I have no idea if anyone lives there now. We moved in in 1948. The driveway is different than when we lived there. It was a circular drive until after my mother sold the house. :-)DoreenPortsmouth, NH06-19-2007
Randy, I have to admit that when I read your post I thought YOU were stating that disclaimer - Oh I need a break :-(Rebecca06-19-2007
The disclaimer at the bottom of my post sounds like warnings you get at the end of advertisements for drugs. ;-)Randy06-19-2007
SPT--The following is a poll taken by the Bangor Daily News and posted on their website. Do you support or oppose the development of wind power projects in the state? Support 277 (85.49%) Oppose 47 (14.51%) Total Replies : 324 This poll is not a scientific survey and should not be used as a gauge of public opinion. It reflects only the opinions of bangordailynews.com readers who have chosen to participate. The software that created the poll is designed to prevent readers from voting multiple times, but its methods are not effective in all instances.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-19-2007
Folks, looks like the Caribou Webcam may have been a victim of last Sunday's thunderstorm. We're gonna try and revive it in the next day or two. Will keep you posted.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-19-2007
Carma, I think it is a plastic duck or some bird, I've seen it before in the pic's - too cute.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey06-19-2007
Thanks Paul :-) What is that black thing at the bottom of the picture on the table?Carma06-19-2007
Paul, I have an idea for a caption for your pic of bear with Alice: Where ever did you get that lovely hat?daisy06-19-2007
re 21164 I send the pics to the webmaster, you'll have to ask him..... re 21163 you're very welcome... Alice is back and she has a friend.........Paul CyrP. Isle06-19-2007
RE Maine Public Service. When I was Senior in high school I decided It was time to contribute and I should try look for a job. One of the places I went was Maine Public Service..went up to see Ralph Brown. My dad worked at the bank and had a bit to do with a lot of the biznizzez in town and when I was very young he would take me with him sometimes to visit car dealers and others so I got to hear all the "crook" stories and Maine Public Service often got a lot of "air time" with these guys. So did that"French Fry King" , who ever he was. In Maine in those days when you went to talk biznez you talked about everything else for a long time and then at the end of the visit you talk about bizness for about two minutes. Anyway when I went up to see Ralph he said ,"What kind of experience do you have?" I said,"Not much. I thought maybe I could dig post holes er something." He said,"We don't do that anymore. We use a machine." "Well maybe Public Relations" (that sounded good I thought) "How's that?" he said. "You could pay me forty bucks a week not to tell people what crooks you are." I thought that was funny. Ralph did not. And that's how I got started of on the wrong foot in PI.Bobby C.06-19-2007
I havent been getting any of my annual photos from Paul..have I been black listed? LOL :p I look for those like a cup of coffee... :-)Carma06-19-2007
Paul, Those pictures of "hilling" are wonderful! I can almost taste the dust! You surely know how to capture the REAL story in your pictures. Thanks again for all of your great photos.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-19-2007
Can't remember my password down herah in Maine.. it is beautiful weather, had nice visit in Aroostook a wicked thunderstorm Sunday power off in Linneus for 3 hours! beautiful Lupines everywhere.. Drove out by your place Steve Sutter.. prettiest lupines ! nice to see Caribou! and PIHS and friends we had a good visit, now in Bar Harbah! nice warm winds and pretty skies.. BUT will glad to see Elliot Bay! :DJudy HardyBar Harbor Maine06-19-2007
SPT The wind power project was sold as something that would benefit Maine folks. It is not a benefit but a liability in my way of thinking. Evergreen was given huge tax incentives to build in Maine for a utility that everyone important knew would be selling its electricity to Canada. If anyone cares to read about the proposed site on Stetson Mt. you will find that the power from that will go into the New England Power Grid to be sold to the highest bidder. Again something Mainers give concessions for but all they get is a ugly mountain in return. I cannot say what Evergreen will do but in the windpower industry, abandonment when they are done with those sites is normal. As far as the local electric utility is concerned, I always and wondered how in H--- they got away charging a big fuel surcharge for electricity that is Hydro out of Tinker in Canada. They did not have enough generating capacity in Caribou to keep that city going so my ?uestion is where was all that fuel being used that was being charged for?Arch06-19-2007
There was a lot of discussion a few pages ago about the power from the Mars Hill windmills and the fact that it was being sold to New Brunswick. Selling power back and forth across the border has been going on since the beginning of the power generating industry in the PI area (1903.) find this book if you want to read the whole story: From logs to electricity: a history of the Maine Public Service Company by C. Hazen Stetson. A lot of wheeling and dealing and some very smoky backroom political dealings have given us a electrical power supply grid unique to northern Aroostook County.SPTColorado06-19-2007
Viewers... (Doreen, let me explain to the viewers). The home on the right of the building in which in have an office was once a small home for the person who ran the Hussey farm of which Doreen was a daughter. The Hussey home (not shown)was to the left of my office building. In the '50s and early '60s. the Sherwoods occupied the Hussey home. What I didn't know was Arthur Hussey built a home right down the street. Doreen....what home is that?DGPI06-18-2007
Dan, The VFW is on the left. The home I am talking about is on the right of that photo. Its possible I suppose another house was built after the one in the picture but as a kid I found it fascinating watching the "traffic" as mom and dad played "skat".. :-)Carma06-18-2007
Doreen, The family I remember is James & Myrna Gardner. Myrna used to work at Coles Express for many years. Very nice family. Their son is now the Town Manager in Ashland . :-)CarmaHollis06-18-2007
Carma The building in that photo was the Wayside Furniture Store in the late 40's. At some time late 40's or early 50's it was turned into the Red Rooster Restaurant. I lived in the house until 1948 and moved into the house just up the street that we built. I would be interested in who lived in the house in the house in the early 70's. My memory doesn't go back that far. :-)DoreenPortsmouth, NH06-18-2007
Darn hot here today ... I think I am going to have to give in and turn the AIR CONDITIONING on ... $$$$$$ ... we are either heating or cooling in this area ... no break from bills. :eek: 90+daisy06-18-2007
Dan E I havn't a clue, our resident history buff is gonna have to apply himself on that one.Arch06-18-2007
Arch, Did you ever figure out where Kamp Kraney Krow was located? The best I could find out was that it was somewhere on the Presque Isle Stream.Dan EArlington, MA06-18-2007
Carma, The photo is from those that circulate through the rotation on the home page and elsewhere. I believe at the time the photo was taken, the building where DG's office is now located was the Red Rooster Restaurant. The building has had many incarnations. Earlier in its history it was the Wayside Furniture Store. At one time it was where you could buy Spudnuts. It later became the VFW hall. If I've got any of this wrong, I'm sure DG will set me straight.Dan EArlington, MA06-18-2007
Dan E.- That photo you submitted sure brought me wayyy back. Friends of my parents lived in that house at one time maybe in the early 70's (?) Gardner was the last name and they eventually built a house out on Pulcifer Road in Mapleton.CarmaHollis06-18-2007
KBB, How was the week end, Hope everything went well.Mona06-18-2007
DG ... Good question on the Mantle Lake dredgings. I doubt if lake sediment would be of any value to nearby growers. Maybe the heap would be of interest to Lanes Construction.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-18-2007
21139: Well, look at that, the old VFW building. I went to the VFW one time in Fort Fairfield and there was so much smoke in there it's a miracle I'm alive today to tell about it. I've noticed a lot of good old photos on the rotation today.pac06-18-2007
DG Re: 21139 That looks like a photo of the building where you are now back in the 50's. The bulding on the right looks like the house where I grew up before it was torn down.DoreenPortsmouth, NH06-18-2007
Daisy--Thanks. My lens is still not adjusted properly---it does not give as clear a picture as it should. It may be "operator error". I'll keep plugging anyway. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
Randy, nice pics ... I keep your sunset pic (from last year) taken on that farm as my screen saver ... That last shot of the tractors in formation looks like an earth-bound precision team (blue angels or thunderbirds) ... nice.daisymid atlantic06-18-2007
DG---I'm not sure, but I have heard "they" would like to utilize it in some useful way since it may be rich soil. I assume (there's that word again Bobby) they are monitoring it and testing its composition. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
Randy... What do you think the city will do with the Mantle Lake dredgings?DGPI06-18-2007
These guys can really fly in formation. (Waldo knows what that's about). Notice the dredgings from Mantle Lake in the background.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
PI airport water tower in the background. What a beautiful day!Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
Cultivation is under way after the nice 1/2 in. shower yesterday. Picture is of the Cavendish Farms operation on the Christie Farm this AM in Presque Isle.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
Just saw this among the home page photos. Looks like DG's office on the left and Wal-Mart on the right.Dan EArlington, MA06-18-2007
Re 21134, Perham is too far for a powered chute.......Paul CyrP. Isle06-18-2007
I don't much like talking about the state where I live when I'm posting unless it relates in some way to the county's business. Governor Christ down here is trying to lower property taxes so average income people can keep their homes. Because of the recent surge in valuations and increased cost of insurance many people with average income and above can't afford to stay in their homes. So ol' Charlie is confronting the beaurocracy to drastically reduce taxes..All hell is breaking loose behind the scenes and in the sound bytes.. Confront the beaurocrats down here and they threaten everything from your kids in school to turning criminals loose in the streets. Keep in mind that before the big real estate bubble they were doing just fine. I know a lot of people think taxes are high in Maine but if you go to the following link and read a little about what's going on down here you are gonna feel a whole lot better. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-propertytaxes,0,7861032.storygallery http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/property_taxes/index.html A lot of reading..but that's what you gotta do if you want be an effective player as opposed to an ineffective complainer. Ayuh. I try to do a little of both. :pBobby C.06-18-2007
Speaking of taxes, has anyone been following the action in Augusta about tax relief? To help with lower property taxes they are going to put a tax on home repairs of all types, snacks, amusement & entertainment, snow removal, hair cuts, dog grooming, newspapers, magazines, delivery service, taxi rides, cable TV, etc. They will increase the taxes on restaurant meals, lodging, car rentals, etc. Ah, the joys of governmental workings. We get scammed no matter what.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-18-2007
Saw a Luna Moth for the first time during a visit to Smithville this past Saturday - it was huge.MichelleMassachusetts06-18-2007
Any chance of a picture of the Blackstone Homestead in Perham? I know it is a lot to ask but living in exile since 1984...Tim BChesapeake, Virginia06-18-2007
KBB..That's between him and Paul..All I know I that if it makes it over to Northern Maine Photos,..it's gone...Pffft magic.Bobby C.06-18-2007
Um, Webmaster...... You may want to check with the pilot of that plane... He can be a bit feisty and I think he may argue that point!KBB06-18-2007
Bobby, assuming you're talking about the plane, it's one of Paul's of course!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-18-2007
Webmaster..I'd pay for that picture..yes I would..I'd find a way.Bobby C.06-18-2007
Human conversation can be irritating too,but at least one can tell a person to shut --- ---- up. Or if you have some social skills...well I dunno what you'd do.Bobby C.06-18-2007
Paul, I can barely navigate my way to the bathroom at 4:30 am...this guy has got some real talent doing this!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-18-2007
Curious Guest : The "noise" generated by the wind turbines is said to be 47 dB's[decibels] @ 800 feet. Normal human conversation is 60-75 dB's[unless it's my mother-in-law]. Hmmm , how loud is that really ???Rob BPort St Lucie , Fl.06-18-2007
I have always observed the uproar when taxes go UP. You don't hear a peep when they go down. Time will tell.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-18-2007
You're right Steve. The residents SHOULD see a drop in their property taxes, especially those who are so inconvenienced by the turbines. But will they? I'd be curious to know.Curious Guest06-17-2007
Thanks Arch ...my best laugh in some time!Steve SPI06-17-2007
Steve S You believe in Santa and the tooth fairy Huh. ;-)Arch06-17-2007
Mars Hill residents should now see a decline in their property tax bills. Will they?Steve SutterPresque Isle06-17-2007
The benefit that the people from Mars Hill gets is the $500,000. in property taxes paid to them each year as payment for having those turbines there. (That's from the link our webmaster gave us a couple days ago). Mars Hill residents gave up their right to town council meetings 20 years ago and since then have allowed the town council to make decisions for them. No one has anyone to blame for this except their town council and probably their parents for giving up those rights back in the 80's. In the meantime, Mars Hill does get a benefit from the towers. Five hundred thousand dollars a year for 20 years is a huge amount of money for a small town like Mars Hill.Curious Guest06-17-2007
Randy is probably right there are no conspiricies just deals made quietly here and there to keep an exponentially expanding world population in stuff they demand for as long as the global money supply and availability of resources is viable. It's a Ponzi scheme at best,for it to work somebody has to be getting overcharged or down-right swindled. This is why we have meetings and make deals. History is fraught with failures and collapse sometimes temporarily masked by war. Rome didn't really collapse for the reasons often given..It failed cause everybody in the freakin' known world want to be or be like the Romans.Nobody wanted to work for nuthin' anymore.Bobby C.06-17-2007
ARCH-Thanks for helping clear that up. I appreciate it. I grew up with a view of Mars Hill mountain from our house. It must look so different now but I, for one, can see the beauty in the turbines. I DO, however, feel sorry for those who have to put up with the noise. I'm sure there was a huge up-roar back in 1960 when they carved those ski slopes into the side of the mountain too.Curious Guest06-17-2007
Curious Guest You are correct, but I think the important thing is that the project was sold as something that would benefit the folks in Maine. It looks as if it will only benefit Evergreen LLC. Randy There are conspiracies and then there is just general crookedness and we as normal people have a lot to learn. I guess what we have to do is listen for the "such a deal we have for you" promises in all the bafflegab they use to promote their schemes. The power was always for New "Broomstick" as far as I can figure. Quebec needs all their hydro at home because of growth and NB has large shortfall because of growth also. It is cheaper to buy than to invest in new plants over there. They are talking selling mostly in the winter but you mark my words, once power starts flowing it will never stop.Arch06-17-2007
ARCH - Thanks for that link. I don't think it supports what many on here believe though. Some people here seem to think that all the electricity generated by those turbines goes directly to Canada and that Canada, in turn, sells it back to the States. That link you supplied says that " Evergreen will sell the electrical output of the facility within the U.S. and/or to customers in Canada." The way I read that article, The U.S. owned company who owns those turbines sells the energy to the U.S. AND to Canada. Canada pays the U.S. for the energy which is the opposite of what many here seem to think. Am I reading that correctly?Curious Guest06-17-2007
Randy, Are the Brazilians smarter then we are? Or maybe they are just better holding the politicians feet to the fire!daisy06-17-2007
Arch--I understand they were actually built in Brazil...you know--the same guys who have been smart enough to be ahead of the energy game by developing their own wind power and ethanol technology years ago. I guess what I'm saying is that those guys have been a whole lot smarter than us for a while and now we need to learn by their example. As for buying and selling, I would rather build an economy by selling. As for conspiracies---well, I have never been a real believer in those. As for political conspiracies---they are alive and well everywhere in the world.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-17-2007
Paul C. Oh my goodness - I just have to write and say how awesome those pixs of the Lupines and bees are! My husband commented that you must have some camera there. We both agree that you could sell them to National Geographic! Thanks again and keep 'em coming!connie c.CA06-17-2007
Randy Thats the way the cookie crumbles, to top it all off I read something that said that the turbines for that project were built over home.Arch06-17-2007
Karen, We camped one week-end at the campground at Pleasant Lake with my sister and her husband and son, it was a great time with plenty of things to do for kids and adults alike and a beautiful lake to swim in. Campground is very well run and it was a very pleasant experience. It was a few years ago but I bet it is still a great place to go.MarilynColchester, Vt06-17-2007
Now let me get this straight--We have been IMPORTING electricity from N.B.Canada for many decades, EXPORTING our money to them to pay for it. Now we are going to EXPORT our surplus electricity to them from these turbines and IMPORT their money when they pay for it. Hmmmmm....Maybe we should seek more conspiracies like this to help our economy. Maybe we need to have more people "slip things by us" :confused:Randy SmithPresque Isle06-17-2007
Steve S If you are interested here is the original application. http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2006/April/Day-18/i5780.htmArch06-17-2007
And the all time ... winner is.. http://www.myspace.com/paul_potts UnbelievableBobby C.06-17-2007
Arch ... Thanks for the link confirming the Mars Hill wind power is exported to neighboring Canada. In Aroostook County, a lot of things are "slipped by us."Steve SutterPresque Isle06-17-2007
Brenda enter the guest book from the link choices on the left not thru the (read more) linkBobby C.06-17-2007
I can't get in the guest book the other way all I get is that campground advertisementbrenda06-17-2007
Karen, yes, Birch Point Campground on Pleasant Lake: http://www.birchpointcampground.com/ rents out kayaks and paddle boats and maybe other things.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-17-2007
Curious Guest This is what you are looking for. http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2006/September/Day-07/i14803.htmArch06-17-2007
Are there boat rentals up there on Lake Pleasant? You know, small row boats. Thanks for all the data Bobby C. Sounds like you studied up on those turbines and all. What's your favorite Maine beer? I like wine myself.karen06-17-2007
The following is from the UPC fact sheet. Now if yah count the towers you will know jest haw much ol' Wendell will make over the next 20 years.Plus don't furget too add in 2.99 and change for webcam rent http://www.upcwind.com/utilities/recs.cfm Spurs Economic Development: • A state RPS will create jobs and income in rural areas. • Each large utility-scale wind turbine that goes on line generates over $1 million in economic activity. Each turbine also provides $2,000 to $3,000 in lease payments per year for 20 years or more to a farmer, rancher or other landowner. • Wind projects in rural areas contribute significantly to the local tax base. I think Wendell is getting screwed. Or maybe he's just doing it for his country and the county.Bobby C.06-17-2007
I might add that the energy for the great Northeast starts with the James Bay Hydro and is added to by all the smaller generating stations (Coal, oil, and wind) We have a large amount of wind power here in NS and PEI is aiming for complete wind power by the year 2015 ( not far away). With regards to potatoes and lumber, I feel the Canadians are doing it because it wasn't getting done otherwise and they feel they can do it at a profit.RADNS06-17-2007
Waldo I WAZ in bed ..underneath the blankets with my laptop and a beer so as not to wake Carol. Where the heck have you been? I was about to do a desperate search fur an interesting aircraft site to shake your tree.Bobby C,06-17-2007
Does someone have a link to info that clearly states that the wind power from Mars Hill is going to Canada and being sold back to the States? The info I read about UPC Wind (the company behind the towers) states the following: About UPC Wind: UPC Wind is based in Newton, Massachusetts, with offices in Maine, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Hawaii. UPC Wind is an American-owned company, with a proven track record of developing, owning and operating well-sited, community-friendly wind farms that increase energy independence. I'm just curious, not trying to start an arguement.Curious Guest06-17-2007
Happy Fathers Days to all those dads out there in .com land.. enjoy your special day.bRENDA06-17-2007
P Burtt recalling memories of his father is the perfect first entry on this Father's Day. If we are lucky, we each have someone in our lives that represents a father figure in a positive way. I consider myself blessed to have had my maternal grandfather and uncles ... good men all. So, for all you Dads and Gramps out there today ... enjoy making NEW memories for your off-spring to recall far into the future. :-) Happy Father's Day.daisymid atlantic06-17-2007
PAUL I did see the fiddlehead photo that you re-posted. It was great (as usual) and, as TENLEE did, several of my family members have already adopted it as computer wallpaper (the fiddlehead has over the years become the unofficial symbol representing our time lived in Maine). But, as for me, I am at a loss to tell you how much I appreciate the photos you have posted of my old homestead and the time and effort you have taken to get them. My attachment to that old farm runs very deep. I suppose many of us have a place like that... a place that acts as more than just the setting for our youth but, instead, seems to somehow link us directly to it. My father loved that farm. It is where I most often place him in my memories even though he lived for years after having moved from there. I know we can never go home again, but it doesn’t hurt to peek back on it every once and again. So thanks, Paul, for offering those peeks. It is a generous thing you do. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-17-2007
Bobby, what are you doing up so late? Don't you have any sense at all? Get to bed!Waldo LVisiting in Alexandria, VA06-17-2007
Steve Sutter Fair program That was a couple days ago so I'm gonna pull a "Randy Deduction" and assume you won it.Bobby C,06-17-2007
re: 21068... Webmaster, that Luna moth is a guy. The broad antennae which are designed for finding the gals reveal that. Ron or some other biology wizard can probably tell a half-dozen more gender-significant features. For those of you who receive Paul Cyr's daily distribution of photos, wasn't that red farmstead cited as being on the Ashby Road the old Stacy & Edith Griffin place? They lived just across the line in Caribou. -Mighty nice picture, no matter whose place it was! -Hope you don't mind me posting it, Paul.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME06-17-2007
Bobby C. ... Thanks for the heads up on the Northern Maine 1924 Fair Program being auctioned on E-bay.Steve SutterPI06-16-2007
DAN E I want the good Doc. to identify Kamp Kraney Krow in my 21081. Something tells me he will be able to.Arch06-16-2007
Arch, Re 21088...I can't help you with that one. I defer to the good doctor. Maybe he knows.Dan EArlington, MA06-16-2007
Another DUH moment for me ... when I revisited the pic sent by Paul today, low and behold ... there are wind turbines on the top of the mountain ... guess it must be MARS HILL. By-the-by, the wind industry is now producing turbines for individual houses; the turbines themself are smaller & have a 'scooped edge', so that the sound is reduced.daisy06-16-2007
Dan E I should have searched and would have known who the lady was. Here is another same time frame was she a teacher in PI also? Ms DaigleArch06-16-2007
Arch, Re 21084...Anita Hunter was my fourth grade home room teacher at the Cunningham School in 1951-52.Dan EArlington, MA06-16-2007
I should have looked thru the archives before I sent that last, that lady was a teacher at Zipple.Arch06-16-2007
I just rec'd some more pics from PC ... those sure are pretty views ... Paul, is that Katahdin in the background?daisy06-16-2007
Daisy I think she was from PI, her name was Anita Hunter. Maybe the good Dr. could enlighten us as to what her background was.Arch06-16-2007
Arch, the hairstyle and the dress look similar to what my own mother wore at her graduation in 1932. Wonder what that young woman did in her lifetime?daisymid atlantic06-16-2007
Here is another pic up for sale on EbayArch06-16-2007
This I found on Ebay and I guess the Good Dr. will have to fill me in on this one.Arch06-16-2007
Karen.. Yah ... I can hear them they go Whoosh Flap Flap whoosh and they make the sun flicker..It's scary but after about six beers it's OK.Bobby C.06-16-2007
Mars Wind Hill.................how much noise do those turbines generate? Can you hear them Bobby? They look interesting.....Why do the Mars Hill, PI people dislike them? If they sell off the potato farms and put high rise condos up, then you have something to get upset about. A turbine....I think not!karen06-16-2007
KBS--Jeez. Sput...sput. My outboard motor is running. What can one say?? PEOPLE ONLY COMPLAIN WHEN SOMETHING REALLY GOOD IS HAPPENING!!! THAT'S THE WAY IT IS!! I'm sorry---please excuse my optimism. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-16-2007
KBS, Wind power is fine but all these wind power sites going up in Maine is for Canada, So the people from Mras Hill put up with noise and no trespassing signs so canada can get thepower tosell back to us,like the lumber and their potatoes and cheap crap from China and on it goes.Mona06-16-2007
I grew up in the Mars Hill area and feel that the people should be proud that they are leaders in clean energy for Maine. So much talk about clean energy and then when it happens, so many complaints. Probably was the same when the first cars were put on the roads. (What is going to happen to the horses?) Wind power will more than likely become a way of life. Get use to it!!!!!!KBSPI06-16-2007
Having been down such a road, the Down East article reminds me that Maine DEP rules related to public hearings (crafted in 1972) are developer friendly and public member very unfriendly. A legislator, or 50 petitioners in Maine, could ask the Maine DEP to loosen the rules such that a member of the public could ask for a public hearing in his or her home town ... and get one. Too late for Mars Hill.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-16-2007
Rick, email me the link and I'll see if I can find the problem. Thanks.Webmaster06-16-2007
I am trying to post a link and I get an error message. HELPRick B06-16-2007
Joe, thanks for pointing out the great Down East article on the Mars Hill Wind Farm: http://www.downeast.com/index.php/page/issues/id/2667 But no, I am not the author. It was written by another Jeff Clark. Kinda funny! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-16-2007
Webmaster, you had a special treat ... that moth has to be one of my favorites! Bobby C - thanks for the website and folks should note the date you quoted, 'cause it is a good program. Another Mainer lost ... when does it end?daisymid atlantic06-16-2007
Webmaster, is this your article ? If so V.G.. :pJoeClearwater .... FL06-16-2007
This months Down East magazine has a great article on Mars Hill Wind Farm. Looks like many residents are not happy with the farm. The photos were great.:rolleyes:JoeClearwater .... FL06-16-2007
This guy (or gal) showed up on my front porch this morning.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-16-2007
Randy, I found it!!!RonMass06-16-2007
Daisy..unforseen There is a clip on the PBS website he full program will be up on the 19th. http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/324/index.htmlBobby C.06-16-2007
Did you all know that Aroostook County is named for an Indian word meaning "beautiful river" Doing a little research and found that. Didn't know it and am excited for a little bit of new info on the "county"Tenlee06-16-2007
My husband and I just finished watching PBS's NOW ... this week's topic was residential and business development of land ... you can go to PBS's website to see part(s) of the program titled: The Unforseen by a young woman named Laura Dunn ... it is a balanced report on development around Austin, Texas. I think it is reflective of some of the comments seen on this site earlier this week. Toward the end of the piece there is a young boy of about nine who makes one of the wisest comments of the entire piece ... Take the time to review the content, it is worth the effort.daisymid atlantic06-15-2007
Sorry..I meant Summer Poultice.Bobby C.06-15-2007
Hey Randy! It's the Summer Hospice.Bobby C.06-15-2007
K. Got it. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-15-2007
Randy I think you mean Zenith.Arch06-15-2007
Ron's house that he built in PI is in the bottom dark area of this photo tonight of the "highlands" in Presque Isle. Does anyone remember referring to that area of PI as "the highlands"?Randy SmithPresque Isle06-15-2007
Arch--Help me out. What do you call the northernmost point of the setting sun on the horizon in summer (June 21). Azimuth????Randy SmithPresque Isle06-15-2007
The sunset tonight lasted almost an hour! Summer has started with a vengeance. Wake me up---when September ends. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-15-2007
That's kind of you, Bobby!! I always knew you were a saint, and I'm sure Phil will appreciate your kindness. Let's just hope he doesn't have 20 jokes to add to the site!!C-J McHugh Lougee06-15-2007
Re P. Burtt I saved those pictures and if a long time passes before he comes back on with one or two or twenty of his lame jokes I will post them for him. They are well worth posting again anyway.Bobby C.06-15-2007
BC Green Acres in 17, I guess we know who the dinosaur is. You left yourself open for that one. ;-)Arch06-15-2007
Loss of Loring was certainly a hit to the local economy. However, almost 5 thousand acres of the base became the Aroostook Wildlife Refuge. Talk about quiet now. Bushes growing up through runways. Bird species abound because it's so away from people. I had a chance to pick a few wild strawberries next to bunkers that housed nuclear warheads. At age 57, what did it matter.Steve SutterPI06-15-2007
I do believe that Phil missed the fiddlehead picture, as well as the lovely photo of his old homestead, # 21036, courtesy of Paul Cyr....great job, Paul!! I remember passing that farm every day on bus # 8, on the way to school.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-15-2007
Birds are Dinosaurs so we could say the Dinosaurs are disappearing again. Why are they always the ones to take the hit first? It's jest like that Canary in the coal mine thing :-( Ravens are different they are like "Chucky" and are real mean and have no understanding. Green Acres in the eighties? How long did that Restaurant last? We ate there when I was a little kid somewhere around 1917 I think.Bobby C.06-15-2007
Hope you all are enjoying your 80 degree weather. I just checked my LL Bean thermometer and it tells me its lll in my backyard. Cooling trend tomorrow...low 90's and no humidity!jimcFolsom, CA06-15-2007
I think Caribou and other local towns were greatly impacted by the closure of Loring. It is especially evident when looking at the Caribou webcam. When my family was stationed at Loring in the mid 80s - early 90s the downtown area of Caribou was bustling on a Friday night. I worked at Green Acres Restaurant in the late eighties and the pace was constant. Renos was always busy. Some of my best memories are of those years. I get great pleasure in reading all the entries, looking at the photos, and viewing the webcams.MichelleMassachusetts06-15-2007
One bird species that currently has a status described as "expanding" is the Common Raven (Corvus corax). Here on the Reach Road, I can hear the females (at 4 a.m.) telling their hubbies to rise and shine.Steve SutterPI06-15-2007
Hey BC Maybe that black rain is why birds are disappearing. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/11/1105_021105_BirdDecline.htmlArch06-15-2007
To Paul Cyr, God has given you a wonderful gift that you are sharing with all. Thank you so much.ConnieOhio06-15-2007
It's gonna rain ..hard. Black rain. Contrail fun for the masses. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sun/contrail.html http://www.carnicom.com/contrails.htmBobby C.06-15-2007
What a gorgeous looking day up there today. Hope it stays that way all weekend while I am up home . Great time for BBQ'S! Have a great weekend everyone. :-)CarmaHollis06-15-2007
Webmaster: I cannot get access to COM guestbook with what I thought were my name and my password. The automatic password works fine for viewing pictures. Please email me my correct name and password. EllenEllen Bell06-15-2007
GROUP HUG !!! :DFLYROD06-15-2007
21039 Mona Eloquent for somebody who considers themself to be an eggspresionalistically challenged person.Bobby C.06-15-2007
Paul C., hope you don't mind (tell me if you do).... I put the "fiddlehead" picture as my wallpaper on my desktop. It is gorgeous!!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your photos!Tenlee06-15-2007
Jane, Thank you for the comment .I can't always express myself like I want. I've lived a long time and I find most people in the county to be very resourceful and ethical people, some of us are not easily led by the politicainsand special intrest groups and their scare tatctics. If we look back at history and remember this place was covered in ice at one time so of course we have had warming and will continue to over the generations it's all in God's plan. Hve a nice day everyone, it's going to be beautiful.Mona06-15-2007
Mona. I have a very high opinion of the people in N. Maine, actually, or I would not read on this site. I tend to shake the dust from my feet, so to speak, from places that do not make me smile out of a sense of goodness. I have one friend who lives in N. Maine, and that person would not have stayed there if it were not a perfect place to rear a family. Actually, I have an even higher opinion of N. Maine since you made your early morning statement, as your view of life seems very like my own. You just said it better than I did.jane06-15-2007
Jane, You seem to have a very low opinion of the people here, some of us are Dem's and some Rep. some of us don't believe Al Gore and some do, thats what democracy is all about. My own believe is more biblical and what is happening is normal, But the hipe on global warming is certianly generating big bucks for lots of people as it was intended to do, and if anything ismessing up our system its the space program and the polution its leaving out there. Thats my early morning opinion.Mona06-15-2007
P. Burtt, did you see the fiddlehead picture ?Paul CyrP. Isle06-15-2007
A friend in Oakfield sent me the web site. Like it a lot. I am from the Houlton area, mannnyyy years ago. Graduated from RCI in 58. I get to Maine every year to visit family. Keep this site going, it is a breath of fresh air needed on a daily bases.Bob PFlorida06-15-2007
There is certainly change in the global temperature, however, it is not such that man can do anything about it unless we risk further unknown damage to the planet. I believe we disagree about semantics, Arch. I did say I do not agree there is global warming [[[in the sense discussed by Al Gore in his publicity seeking movie]]]. I did not start this politically charged topic but it probably is not appropriate for this part of the bulletin board. True???jane06-14-2007
JANE There is no political agenda where global warming is concerned. If there are scientists who say that there is no global warming they as a lot of other people have their collective heads in the sand. I left Aroostook County in 78. When I left there we had grey squirrels up there. Grey squirrels were never sighted north of Houlton before that. The Mrs. and I saw a Timber Rattlesnake at Fish Lake. Turkey buzzards are moving in and possums are too. Also I have heard stories about Pheasants wintering over up there now, they are not indigenous to the County because it was to cold up there. Oh yes and lets not forget coyotes. If that isn't proof of warming then I would like to hear a plausible explanation.Arch06-14-2007
Paul Cyr. After reading the calendar comments [and all of your pictures are excellent!]...I am wondering if you would consider two calendars. One calendar would be scenery of the seasons to go with the months and the second would be wildlife of N. Maine. But, I also liked the idea of the person who said you should do one of those 365 day calendars with pictures, too. :-) You have so many beautiful pictures.jane06-14-2007
That is a strange poll question this time. The scientific community does not accept "global warming". Global warming is a multi-dimentional type of concept. However, it is more of a political agenda than a scientific fact. I suppose in N. Maine more people believe in it in the Al Gore sense, since there are more politically Democrat-thinking individuals concentrated there compared to my area of the country. In this sense, I do not fit into N. Maine thinking.jane06-14-2007
Hi Randy I guess you might be right about that much but everything in nature is such a fine balance that it cant be messed with much more. As for the old saying it has been a long time since I heard any of them. The only one that I remember is the one that goes something like this " Fog in the holler, horses too collar - fog on the hill horses stand still". That is what Ivan or Winfield S would tell us youngsters when we didn't want to pick in the fog. I don't know why but there was never "fog on the hill" ;-)Arch06-14-2007
Hey Arch---re: 21022. You never know, but global warming might be a good thing for all of the Aroostook-ians. Do you remember the old fellers (potato farmers) saying that they like to see dust flying three times a year? 1. When they plant 'em. 2. When they dig 'em. 3. When they ship 'em. (Photo courtesty of Paul Cyr) ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-14-2007
Rick, I knew where you were coming from, for awhile things were a bit bleak, but there are opportunities here now, and still a few indepentent woods crews, when you go into the reality Road it's 90% canadian trucks, taking the trre to Canada and selling the lumber back here, I guess thats not any different from all the out sourcing.Mona06-14-2007
Mona don't get me wrong iam sure presque isle has changed since i left 30 years ago. When i left the base was closing and alot of skilled people where looking for work. After working at the sugarbeet plant then going to work for pinkham lumber i decided to look for something with a more stable future. When i left great northern ran most of the woods operations and potatoes where still harvested by kid out of school for the breakrick06-14-2007
You were talking about the Aroostook River. Do any of you remember when they had the canoe race down from Washburn and up the Presque Isle stream. I went in it on a couple of occasions with Tom Holmes. A lot of fun and a lot of hard work as we had to pole up the stream.RADNS06-14-2007
What about Lady Slippers for the calendar? I hear they are out up there right now.TB06-14-2007
Webmaster ... Thank you for poll on Aroostook River bridge signage. Results duly noted, and most useful. Hi Flyrod, the best brook trout fisheries, I'm told, are north of the 49th parallel, and Madawaska is barely above the 47th. But Mainers can at least insist that clearcutting and farming stay well back from brook and stream banks. Hello Arch, the past three years have been above average rainfall, enough to make it a little harder to potato farm (and cut hay).Steve SutterPI06-14-2007
I think "Webby" has opened another thread for the discussion forum with our latest poll question.... define: [BENEFIT]. Economical benefit? Summer - YES! Winter - NO! Social benefit? YES! Put me down for a 4 month winter, instead of 6 anytime! :cool:FLYROD06-14-2007
I read somewhere that the weather patterns would shift 300 miles north so that would give you folks southern New Hamster weather. Might help the farmers if it don't get too hot and dry for spuds.Arch06-14-2007
Used to be, you could go out on any little trout stream in mid-June and the fishing would be just right... now, most of those streams are low-water and the trout have already moved-on to their summer cold-water hangouts. NOT that I'm complaining, because warmer weather is worth a shortened early season for trout. The ticks and 'possoms are coming our way, whether we like it or not! Must be all that hot air coming out of Augusta! :DFLYROD06-14-2007
About the end of a million or so year cycle Arch. Planet sez the honeymoon is over. I'm gonna get a job as a greeter on one of those tourist space ships.Leave the ticks behind.Bobby C.06-14-2007
thanks to all of you that answered the calendar questionnaire and for all the positive comments on my pics..........PaulPaul CyrP. Isle06-14-2007
Flyrod Aint that the truth. From what I saw up there before we left in 78 things are changing and not for the better. Most people deny global warming so I guess it is just cyclical. :confused:Arch06-14-2007
ARCH - The best way to hunt them will be to look for the buzzards! :rolleyes:FLYROD06-14-2007
FLYROD According to the story I just read in the BDN you might not be hunting moose for long, the damn ticks are gonna get them first. Read the story "UM Experts etc"Arch06-14-2007
I don't recall seeing a Paul-pic of Fiddleheads. When was that? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-14-2007
Wanted to wish all the DOTCOMMERS a happy Flag Day (Thank you, Harry Truman) and.... good luck to everyone who put in for the MOOSE lottery drawing that will be drawn tonight! :DFLYROD06-14-2007
Rick, There must be some other way to earn a living here a lot of people are doing it. The woods work for the most part is done by Canadians and the farm work is being done by MexicansMona06-13-2007
And Julia ... Technically, the AVR bridge crosses the Presque Isle Stream, a major tributary of the Aroostook River. And does the bridge that crosses the Aroostook River from Ashland to Route 11 have a sign that says "Aroostook River?" Let's give the river that is the County's namesake some credit!Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
Julia ... AVR bridge, Washburn bridge, and the "main bridge" on Rt 1 north of Presque Isle ... all deserve signs that identify the Aroostook River below.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
Mona, Thanks for the offer. I guess I might have to take you up on that one day. Yes, there should be a sign on the river.....and yes print those calendars....in time for Christmas presents. BC, what if they don't drink beer? Do you help them out? Bet so!!! LOLkaren06-13-2007
Steve Sutter, are you speaking about the AVR bridge or the Washburn bridge? Either would be a great idea! Paul Cyr's last pictures of the river were wonderful! I keep watching for a barn with a tin roof.juliaYarmouth06-13-2007
Daisy, Blueberries need acidic, well drained soil. In all the time I have spent in the North Maine Woods, the only patch I found big enough to collect a pail of the delectable fruit was next to Mooseleuk Stream. I'm sure there are many such places but I doubt they are anything like the blueberry barrens of Washington and Penobscot counties. Paul, If you decide to put out a County calendar, you might go nuts trying to pick the 12 "right" pictures.RonMass.06-13-2007
Although a web cam on the Aroostook River may not be practicable, do you think the Aroostook River Bridge north of Presque Isle (vintage 1858) should have signs (both directions) that identify the water body as the Aroostook River? I may ask Maine DOT to do this. I would be willing to pay the cost, if reasonable. Maybe the Webmaster can make this a survey poll.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
I left for work, not much to chose from either farming or woods. But that I beleive, is what makes Presque isle such a great place to grow up in. The small town in North Carolina where i lived was much like P.I. a farming community where people cared about those around them. Where it was more about community then self.rickmaine06-13-2007
Down here where I am the nieghbors are very polite..so am I,but when somebody's not around, eh well, that's different..talk about 'em like dogs. It's fun.. I like it when somebody tells me what somebody else said about me..means I'm livin' in their head.. rent free.I'll bet it's high sport in the county too. Gossip and small talk is the highest form uv social interaction and an art form. We don't talk to new comers for about six months then we take a six pack over and put it on the front steps with a note which says."OK ..you win."Bobby C.06-13-2007
People move to and from County for many reasons. My take on folks moving into county are welcome, unless they are..well JERKS... I moved from PI back in 1981. I still have lots of family there and get back every so often to visit. Do I miss family? Yes. Would I move back? No. For a million dollars? No.. for 2 million? yes. I can be bought..LOLRick BVancouver,USA06-13-2007
Hate to post two in a row, but to Arch: thanks, you can be (and have been) a wealth of information.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
When I retired back to Presque Isle, another native accused me of helping to raise the average age! From my perspective, if you have the resources to move here, you are very welcome. And take anything your neighbors may say ... with a grain of salt.Steve Sutter06-13-2007
Karen, Under the discussion section there is a topic titled: Is the County that bad? People there have shared their experiences re: tx by County folk. In general, people 'from away' find they are accepted just fine, once folks get to know them. For those of us who have moved away from the area (for a variety of reasons) are a tad more protective of the County we remember, then the folks living there on a daily basis. I probably stepped into another cow patty with statement too ... :-( ... I just can't help myself! :rolleyes:daisymid atlantic06-13-2007
Karen, If you come here for a visit call me, I'm in the book and I will see that you get a coupke bags of fiddleheads that frose myself.Mona BlanchardEaston06-13-2007
McCain is not trying hard enough or fiddlehead ferns are too costly to grow as a crop because they are grown for florists so it is not impossible. Read where it mentions U of M etc. http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/ferns/matteuccia.htmlArch06-13-2007
The fresh fiddleheads are history for this year. I don't know where, or for how long, frozen ones from McCain Foods, Inc. are available. No one (including McCains) has been able to figure out how to get this wild crop to grow commercially.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
Karen, If you can find the frozen fiddleheads, they are better, McCains also do those.Mona06-13-2007
Karen, I think we've given a bad impression here, of course most of us welcome visitors and most people that visit northern Maine always make a point to speak of the hospitality. I think some other issues were at the heart of the discussion. Canned fiddleheads are good but like any other food fresh is best. McCains put out canned and there not bad.Mona06-13-2007
I am trying to determine......do you PI's want visitors or not? It sounds like you prefer to be alone and not be disturbed by outsiders. Well, the calendar will be beautiful and I think it will sell out rapidly. Are the canned fiddleheads as good as the fresh or comparable? Can't get fresh!karen06-13-2007
Jeff It works great now. ThanksArch06-13-2007
Arch, thanks for pointing out the problem with the rotating pics. Should be fixed now. Let me know if you still can't access them.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-13-2007
if fiddleheads WEREdaisy06-13-2007
I have another idea for Paul, but it might drive the cost of the calendar up a wee bit. Let's us May as an example: if fiddleheads was the large picture, could there be an insert of the pic Paul shot of the snowplows out on May __ (forgot the date, 'cause I wasn't driving in it ;-) ) Just a thought.daisymid atlantic06-13-2007
Don't forget the lilacs. :Dpac06-13-2007
Paul, It sounds like you have your work cut out for you with all these wonderful suggestions, However there are only 12 pages on a calendar plus the cover. But I have no doubt that you can do it. An all Aroostook calendar would be great.Mona06-13-2007
Don't forget the harvesting shot with the foliage in the background.Arch06-13-2007
In winter shots, how about a snow-covered white pine at sunset. Although the King's Navy got most of ours, there's still a few left my age and over.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
Paul is really going to have fun putting his calendar together. we all have such good suggestions, will there be enough space? So many good things about the County, it may have to be one of those 365 page calendars. Just kidding, Paul!!!MarilynColchester, Vt06-13-2007
I totally agree Steve. How did I possibly forget the foliage and potato blossoms! Just too much pretty and unique beauty in "the county".Tenlee06-13-2007
Tenlee ... I'll concede the snow drifts. Potato blossoms a must. Fall foliage (sugar maple) would be nice. And a pristine brook between here and Ashland (that you know has brookies in it).Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
To me, Aroostook County represents fiddleheads, potatoes, lupines, high snow banks in the winter (from the drifting) and maybe even a few brook trout! Of course moose, deer and any wildlife, snowmobiling and ice fishing too. :-)Tenlee06-13-2007
I agree Arch. I wouldnt want to see that on a county calendar either. Doesnt belong there. The photos that Paul takes for all of us to see is the best I can think of that belongs in any calender. and I cant think of anyone who can represent the county any better than him with his wonderful photos.CarmaHollis06-13-2007
I would buy several calendars if May was fiddleheads and June was Lupine. But, I'd settle for one or the other. To me, fiddleheads are most attractive when they're four feet high.Steve SutterPI06-13-2007
Viewers... On the 22nd of this month, a P-38 accompanied by a handful of chase planes will land in Presque Isle. This very special P-38 Lightning has a huge history attached. In July of 1942 while on its way overseas, it and the other aircraft with it all crashed on the coast of Greenland. Eventually the crew was rescued, but the aircraft remained. Fifty years later one of the P-38s was salvaged from 268 feet below the ice and snow. The pieces were returned, the plane restored (after 10 years of work)and is scheduled to re-enact its original mission to England. Read next week's "Forgotten Times" in the Star-Herald for a more complete history. One more item: Before the aircraft went down to its icy grave in Greenland, it had taken off at Presque Isle Army Airfield. Any questions...contact me either on COM or at my e-mail rgraves001@maine.rr.comDGPI06-13-2007
Daisy You are right, most blueberries are grown around Blue Hill as a crop. As Jeff said there are bogs of wild berries around the County and I have run across them when hun ting. I would not expect to see Blue berries, cranberries,lobster or light houses on a calendar from and about Aroostook County.Arch06-13-2007
Re Blueberries....there are wild patches of them in Aroostook. There's one spot I know about near Long Lake that has TONS of them, at least it did a few years ago. We very easily filled several buckets in a short amount of time.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-13-2007
I believe you will find blueberry crops closer to the coast, then the County. My grandfather used to make the trek to Blue Hill once a year to visit relatives and pick blueberries. ? Don't blueberries grow in a different soil ... less fertile ... anyone ... Ron?daisy06-13-2007
Arch, he didnt say Mapleton..he said "Aroostook County". Noone in Aroostook grows Blueberries anywheres? I wasnt aware of that. I thought all that great soil up there could grow just about anything. Unlike down here, its mostly sand and ants :-)CarmaHollis06-13-2007
So..who says carrying a little "blubber" iz bad for you? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19195624/?GT1=10056Bobby C.06-13-2007
Carma How many blueberry or cranberry bogs did you see around Mapleton? Get it :-) Jane I am not opposed to folks moving to Maine or Aroostook to retire. The kind of folks I do oppose are the one represented by the story in my post with the link.Arch06-13-2007
Karen, The cranberry and blueberry bogs and Mt. Kathadin are not in Aroostook county. therefore not part of a county calendar. I have lived outside of the county and things are all relative in the end, wages are higher elsewhere but so is the cost of living, and you have to pay for things like parking you car at work and the cost of realestate is extremely expensive , apartemnts about three times higher. the housing market and rents here are stating to climb, we have people from out os state buying up old farms etc at outrages prices so the process has statred and people here will not be able to buy property. It's still a great place to live.Mona06-13-2007
My husband and I are thinking of moving to either Caribou or Presque Isle we would love if anyone can give us information. If you can please email us at lodgelovers07@aol.com. Thank you.LindseyOh06-13-2007
My thoughts on the economical situation is that it is all relative. You make less wages in Aroostook County, but you pay much less for homes, rents, and many services. I've lived all over the state of Maine and at first I was very excited when I moved to Portland and made such "big money" (compared to P.I.) However, I spent the "big money" for housing and other services. While in P.I. for a couple of months this winter, I took advantage of the prices for numerous services, including having my hair done for $70 rather that $180 in Cumberland County. Talking with the beautician, she said they would never make that kind of money there. But think about the relativity. Just my 2 cents. (I know I will hear "I would never spend $180 to have my hair done). It was lots of processes, and not something I do annually!) :-)Tenlee06-13-2007
Jane, I would welcome you with open arms if you ever decided to move to Maine. I, personally, would take it as a compliment that you would want to live here and would not concider it a hinderance of any kind. We all have a right to live where we want no matter what. You would be an asset to the economy no matter what part of the state you decided to retire. Are there any statistics done on people in Maine who own property in Vermont, New Hampshire, and even Cape Cod?? :-)Carma06-13-2007
Karen, I do agree with you. Economy wise is what made me move from the county. And is most likely one of the reason why anyone moves from wherever they are from. If my husband could make even half of what he makes living here,I wouldnt hesitate to move back to the county. ummm...only an earthquake would put Katahdin and bogs in a calander? I dont get that comment...am I missing something?? ;-)CarmaHollis06-13-2007
Cranberry bogs, blueberry fields and Katahdin in an Aroostook calendar??? Not unless there is one heck of an earthquake!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.06-13-2007
Economics have changed things no matter what state one is from. BC can tell you the expense down in his County.....what with rising taxes and insurance. If things were so great back home, why did we choose to leave and go else where? If you advertised PI and Mars Hill more, folks from around the world would know more about you. Do you folks know much about Madison, Wisconsin or Kennet Missouri....? What is it I am missing, BC? Will the Cranberrry Bogs and the Potato fields be in the calendar? What about the Blue Berries and Katahdin? I bet you would sell out in a week if you choose to print. Have a good day....karen06-13-2007
BobbyC and Arch. You do not need to worry about us. When we are both retired, we are not fixing to change anyone or anything. We are planning on RETIRING and any work we do will be volunteer work through a church or volunteer agency. We have loads of hobbies. We built our home from the ground up [literally], can manage the major part of our own repairs [but when retired we may want others to do the plumbing and electrical repairs], and can build and refinish cabinets [yuck to refinishing but we can do it...did not say we like it]. I believe that our area of the country has a similar work ethic as that bragged about[rightfully so], in Northern Maine. I am not saying we are moving there. Your arms are not exactly open in welcome to outsiders moving in. I just meant we are not folks who would be a drain on the area. We like the potatoes. To keep us away, someone could offer to ship us potatoes once a month. Our own potatoes have not been good for the last few years. :-)janepa06-13-2007
Daisy The Plum Creek story points out what the biggest problem is. http://www.npca.org/magazine/2005/fall/maine_woods.htmlArch06-12-2007
Arch, absolutely right about the native borns being 'priced out' of the places they were born and raised! We moved into Naples, Maine, in 1973; Naples is in an area with two large lakes: Sebago and Long Lakes. Guess who owned the largest percentage of shoreland property? If some of our neighbors hadn't held pieces of land large enough to allow their off-spring to build, they would have had to leave the area. And so.o.o many of the homes were vacation get aways.daisymid atlantic06-12-2007
BC and Daisy I have read several stories about the horrors that folks like that can bring along with them and the one that bothered me the most is the ones with BIG money that buy up big plots and then move in big housing developments or retirement homes that price the indigenous people out.Arch06-12-2007
SARAH (SALLY) RE your 20887. I am sure as you get familiar with Firefox you will appreciate it more all the time. No browser is really safe but this one is an order of magnitude safer than IE. As you probably have noticed FF has tools that you can add to enhance its functionality. I like the one that allows you to change the name of your browser. Instead of FF blah blah mine reads Maine a State of Mind. If you are going to be in Mansfield, you will only be about 20mi from where I am. Enjoy your stay.Arch06-12-2007
Yep, Bobby C., that was what I witnessed happening in southern Maine ..daisymid atlantic06-12-2007
That's what happened to Florida a bunch of retired and newly graduated experts all desperate to find a place to practice their management skills..getting the taxpayers to invent stuff for them to manage..Florida's economic situation is suffocated with the type.. so now they got the eye on Arkansas the Carolinas ect. I'm certain in time..the cold winters will not save The County as people continue to flee what they have destroyed and bring all the baggage with them. I can hear it now.."Oh darling..It's so wonderful here but don't you think we could use a few more fire trucks, a better water department and of course the schools are not really that impressive are they dear." :DBobby C.06-12-2007
When I moved down here in 87, I got a job after the first 2 days I was here...and the major reason (other than my qualifications)that they hired me is because I was from Aroostook county and knew what the word "work for your money" meant. I took that as a compliment. People have to go to the county for the "Experience" in order to appreciate it. :-)CarmaHollis06-12-2007
When I lived and worked in California, one friend, on learning I was from northern Maine, said "Wow, that's as far away as Mars!" So, how did Mars Hill get its name anyway?Steve SutterPresque Isle06-12-2007
I got asked one time at work -- "where on the coast is Presque "Isle"? -- I had to laff and say: "About a 6 hour drive north."NormaPresque Isle06-12-2007
What I have found in my travels is when a person finds out your from Maine is "do you live near L.L. Bean, Most out of staters don't know what N. Maine has to offer, And if they have ever been to Maine it's always the coast. But then again people south of Bangor don't know we exist here either. It' amazing to talk with people at meetings on municipal subjects and have someone from Kittery ask me if Presque Isle City hall had just me doing everything , I thought the lady would pass out when I told her we had about 100 employees. so there you have it.Mona06-12-2007
About Paul's calendar -- I'd love a few for relatives living 'away.' I thank Paul often for his beautiful photos. He's a generous a man to share them with me -- for free -- nothing is for free anymore. For some reason, those gorgeous eagle photos sort of humble me. They're such a 'proud' animal. Soon the U. S. will be removing them from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Animals; it's a good thing that there are 2 laws that protect them from being killed---even disturbing the birds, their nests, or the eggs would still be illegal. I don't care what goes on the calendar -they're all good - but maybe at least photo of 'the' eagle would be good....Norma McEnteeSunny, warm Presque Isle06-12-2007
Jane, If what you say is true, then you are different then the folks I encountered, while living in southern Maine ...perhaps I was too general in my assesment, due to previous experiences.daisy06-12-2007
Daisy. No offense intended...but I totally disagree about out-of-staters moving to Aroostook County! :rolleyes: Many in Pennsylvania have heard of N. Maine. If WE decide to move to N. Maine in two years after the other half retires, we would be an asset to your economy. What we would bring with us is a combination of educational awareness and good management skills [although retired, people still have knowledge and skills which carry them through retirement]. For instance: We were on vacation in Maine last October. My husband bragged about how we had to limit the time we stayed anywhere in Maine, because I was such a boon to your economy!!! I can spot a craft shop or road-side stand a mile away!!! :-) Also, we ran into several people we recognized from our own county in PA and struck up a conversation while we were visiting Maine. We were all extremely polite, too. People from Pennsylvania have heard of many towns in Maine, including N. Maine locations!janePA06-12-2007
Hi all, Oh I hope the guy will let the CROWN OF MAINE keep the Web Cam on Mars Hill. It is such a joy to watch them move even in slow motion. Not only that you will see at the 4 seasons also. I can see it is now green. Should be good for business in knowing that somewhere someone is trying to conserve the power. It is now 87 here and muggy. Yesterday was up to 97. To darn hot. :DSarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.06-12-2007
RE: comments about the County not being well known among out-of-staters. Count your blessings, 'cause when people 'from away' move in they will want to bring everything they left behind with them. :Ddaisy06-12-2007
Re: the County being over-looked. Whenever I tell people that I'm from Northern Maine, they immediately start referring to the coast. They have no idea of the vastness nor the beauty of the Northern part of Maine. That's another reason for Paul to do his calendar. I'd even pay $20-$25 or whatever the cost. It'd be worth it just to be able to flip to a new "National Geographic" photo every month and enjoy it on the wall all month long. And then they could be framed as well! Just my 2 cents :-)connie c.CA06-12-2007
I just want to say.. I agree with Marilyn and Daisy and all,, PAUL's calendar would be well done and very well worth $15.00 and any work that Paul has a hand in is excellent he is very talented he puts his whole effort into his work.. I say go for it Paul!!! I want one! at least.. :-)Judy Hardybetween Tacoma and Bangor Me.06-12-2007
My brother-in-law buys and sells vintage cars on Ebay and he went and bought this 72 Corvette so I thought I would share this with you car lovers. :cool:CarmaHollis06-12-2007
Dan, I suspect some of these photos probably did come from Voscar originally. A lot of them are from the website that accompanied DG's first book.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-12-2007
Does anyone remember the calendar that Voscar did? I have it in one of my boxes somewhere, along with some CMP publishing that he did. All the pics of the calendar were in black and white ... he's good at the contrasting ... they were sold at Martson's. The reason he has never done another one: price of publishing!! I have been encouraging Vos to do his own book ... Lord knows, he has files full of pictures of the County over a long period of time. He was also generous enough to share some with Dick Graves for his latest book.daisy06-12-2007
Webmaster, Speaking of photos, there seems to be a new batch of old photographs circulating through the upper left-hand corner of the home page (and a couple of other spots, too). Can you tell us the source? Any of these from Voscar's vast collection?Dan EArlington, MA06-12-2007
I think ALL the photos that members and guests submit to the site are great. Paul has never taken credit for his wonderful photography and he should indeed. They are some of the best photos I have ever seen! I surely appreciate the daily photos sent to my email and look forward to them every day. :-)CarmaHollis06-12-2007
I would purchase numerous calendars if Paul does one, and $15 is cheap! Plus it is very hard to find photos on calendars of Aroostook County. They are mostly of the coast.Tenlee06-12-2007
I have a pet peeve concerning advertising the State of Maine in most calendars and books. Have you ever noticed the Country is largely over looked while the ocean gets all the credit? I like the ocean too, but!!! Its very rare that Aroostook County is even mentioned. People don't seem to realize that Maine doesn't end with the coast. Aroostook County is called the "Crown of Maine" for a reason. Pauls calendar shows the county the way we all know and love it.MarilynColchester, Vt06-12-2007
P. Burtt's pic sure makes me homesick. I would love to have a calendar if Paul decides to do them. Count me in.pac06-12-2007
Maybe I should have mentioned that I'm not related to Paul Cyr. :-)GCYRWashburn06-12-2007
I've long been an admirer of Paul Cyr's photos, so I thought I'd comment on the calendar price. I've had them made and sold them myself last Christmas, they cost me almost $15.00 to have them made plus the cost of shipping so $20.00 to $25.00 for a genuine taste of the County is not too expensive, $15.00 is a fantastic buy.GCYRWashburn06-12-2007
MELVIN - Not sure if you remember Wayne Selfridge, he used to be the 1st Sgt of SP Sq at Loring, now with the PIPD. Terrific guy - he used to guest speak at our Air Force commander's call for local recruits that were in the AF Delayed Entry Program.FLYROD06-12-2007
I usually check in on three Maine newspapers each day (not that I'm homesick :D ); today the Portland Press Herald, Lewiston's Sun Journal, and the BDN all did reports on a small research project done on a group of people from Maine. The BDN had the best coverage, in my opinion ... seems like the County folks are being well served in that regard.daisy06-12-2007
Paul, I know your faithfulness to your hobby is priceless and your unselfishness to share. Alot of your pictures are on my work and home computers. We need to find out what the cost to create the calander would be, shipping, who will be the mailer, oh alot to consider. $25/$30 with postage is fair. About the mountain cam of which I was excited about and donated - I'm coming home in about 6 weeks - we'll talk then more about the webcam, but seriously, if we are asked for rent please get it removed fast.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska06-12-2007
I was stationed at Loring AFB from 1987 to 1993, when I retired. I lived in Presque Ile all that time in the old base housing. I was in the Security Police feild.Melvin T. RobinsonSeabrook NH06-12-2007
I jest paid six bucks fur two pounds of hamburger and it's gone.. sumbody ate it..at that price I wanted to keep it for awhile and look at it but no.. somebody ate it. Now ..I'm gonna spend my money on one of Paul's calanders..let's see them eat THAT..I'll be able to look at it forever.I'm gonna put DG's book and Paul's calander in the stuff you can't eat section of my house and in 30 years I'm gonna sell them for big bucks and start my own company.Bobby C.06-12-2007
$15 too much? Come on, now. Better zip up because your New England is showing. This is the guy, remember, who has been providing much of the color to this site with dozens if not 100s of spectacular photos for some time now. He is also the source of one of the COM's lively recurrent debates: the Great Katahdin Konspiracy, if you recall. And, most of all, this is the guy who took the time to head out to the far reaches of Presque Isle to take photos of my old farm simply because I asked if he had any photos from that area. Nice guy, great photos. $15? That's both reasonable and an easy call... count me in for two. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-12-2007
I agree with the other ladies Re: the calendars I have purchased some in the past as gifts they are expensive and usually not much of the county on them. I know several people who would love to have an original from Paul.Mona06-12-2007
Marilyn, thanks, appreciate your comments, which is why we're testing the water with a calendar.........PaulPaul CyrP. Isle06-12-2007
Regarding Pauls calendar, I feel it is a bargain for such wonderful quality photos and will definitely be ordering one, maybe more if I can. His animal and scenery pictures are as good as what you find in National Geographic and such. In fact, why haven't you sent some off to them, Paul? I bet they would jump at the chance to use them. Have you ever thought of a coffee table type book of your photos? Between you and DG, Presque Isle is showing a lot of talentin certain fields.MarilynColchester, Vt06-12-2007
Daisy - I'm with you on the calendars. I just hope that we win 'cause I really want Paul to make some calendars!connie c.HOT Calif.06-12-2007
I am surprised by the number of people who have responded to today's question by saying that Paul's calendar would be too expensive. When was the last time you had a roll of film developed? My last roll of 26 cost me over $10; that was for 4X6 inch size on non-Kodak paper. If you are going to buy a quailty calendar (one not printed in China, where the money is going for military build-up), then you are going to pay closer to $19. Just my two cents! :rolleyes:daisymid atlantic06-12-2007
This ..(PROGRAM "FAIR WEEK IN PRESQUE ISLE MAINE 1924)and a green coke bottle are available..It's a slow month for PI stuff on EEEBay. I'm not biidding on any thing cause I'm saving up munny to pay off Wendell Pierce.Bobby C.06-12-2007
Re cemetary: I think those were ledgers (hand written) and there were about four of them,different years,but they are gone now.Bobby C.06-12-2007
DG, You are sleeping right now. You last post says you are PI and are writing from DG!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ :rolleyes: Gotcha.RonMass.06-12-2007
Julia of Yarmouth... Huh? A book on the Johnson Cemetery on eBay and I missed it? Tell me more because somehow it escaped me. But, that's impossible; I keep a sharp eye on eBay for local items. Was I sleeping at the wheel? If you'd like, send me an e-mail at rgraves001@maine.rr.com Thanks..PIDG06-12-2007
What can one tell me regarding crossing into Canada at Madawaska? What's to see in Canada at that point? Web cam....class reunion? When, where?karen06-12-2007
Rebecca, re 20915, what do you think is a fair price for a calendar (full size comparable quality to the best in book stores) from someone that's been e-mailing you pics from county every other day for sometime now ? :-)Paul CyrP. Isle06-12-2007
Sorry...word should be Cemetery!juliaYarmouth06-11-2007
Am wondering about the old book on Ebay regarding the Johnson Semetery in P. Isle. Has it been purchased. Sometime, somehow, I'd love to have a quick look at it. There must be some reference to Peter Duncan Bull, my great grandfather.juliaYarmouth06-11-2007
20904) daisy ..You had to know it couldn't have been anything serious like a WMD cause they wouldn't have found it.Bobby C.06-11-2007
I'll finish that thought: the calendars are purchased as a Christmas present, which is how I would use Paul's.daisy06-11-2007
If Paul does a calendar, I would take multiple copies; only one request ... that the picture of the eagle perched on the pine bough be used for the month of July. I have sent that pic to all my friends and to a young woman in Iraq ... everyone thought that shot was magnificent. As for the price tag: every year I buy specialized calendars for my loved ones at bookstores ... they are priced higher.daisy06-11-2007
Oooooh! That got Rebecca fired up!! Hey, (O Mighty) Webmaster, go ahead and let Rebecca post it - I'm suspending my role in the Censorship, Ratings And Pomposities Of Literature Association which you bestowed upon me. I'm averting my eyes...... ;-)KBB06-11-2007
ok, I'm on a roll! Paul emails me picture every day - NOW that's free to me. Ask him to make a calander and provide pic's and 15 is too much :mad: Oops my buddy DD is trying to calm me :DRebecca06-11-2007
ok, I'm on a roll! Paul emails me picture every day - NOW that's free to me. Ask him to make a calander and provide pic's and 15 is too much :mad:Rebecca06-11-2007
I know him so lets just pull it and put it anywhere - I have a place in mind, but I like posting here :rolleyes:Rebecca06-11-2007
Bobby, the landowner is a gentleman by the name of Wendell Pierce (sp).Webmaster06-11-2007
FLYROD It may have been Homer, if you remember right there was an episode that Homer had an advert for Maine Maine Potatoes on his arm. He also reached over and got a potato and chawed on it.Arch06-11-2007
Yah? Who is the owner?Bobby C.06-11-2007
Rebecca, that was my initial reaction too! We should find out a dollar figure next week. Turns out the top of Mars Hill is a very political place. Hopefully it will all work out, but I can't say for sure.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-11-2007
Maybe they can recognize whose "workmanship" it is!FLYROD06-11-2007
Webmaster, how much is space worth in MH? I'm laughing too hard to be serious!!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey06-11-2007
I just had to comment on the gorgeous weather there in the County. Makes you want to just jump through those webcams and be right there! Just a little over a month, and we will be! I voted for the combination calendar from Paul Cyr's photos. Would love it! But also want one from the historical society as well! Gosh - you could frame some of Paul's photos!connie c.getting hot Calif.06-11-2007
Folks, FYI, this may be the last week the Mars Hill cam is up. We're waiting on a decision from the landowner as to whether he will allow the camera to stay or not (and if not, how much it will cost us to rent the space). After getting commitments to donate a home for the camera from WAGM (the tower attachment) and Pioneer Wireless (power/internet service) this last piece of the puzzle is in limbo. We should know for sure next week. I appreciate all the support and patience everyone has had with this project and am sorry the future is so uncertain. Please don't send any donations. If we have to remove the camera we will place it in another location. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-11-2007
This is for Arch, Bobby C., and Paul Cyr: this a.m. there were two helicopters overhead, lots of traffic being routed through the neigborhood, etc. Since this area has had several armed robberys and a car jacking from a gas station (by the way, this is a 'nice' neighborhood), I closed & locked my doors, until I turned on the local news to discover that a 'pipe bomb' had been found at an elementary school within a 1/2 mile of our house ... opps, nope ... it turned out to be a POTATO LAUNCHER !! It was found at a construction site on the school grounds. Now I just have to figure out who works that job who hails from MAINE !!daisy06-11-2007
OK, THANKS BOBBY C AND P. BURTT. NO-SEE-UMS SOUND LIKE JUST EXCELLENT CRITTERS TO AVOID. DON'T TELL ME THEY SHOW UP IN THE FALL. I AM GOING TO MAINE IN OCTOBER THIS YEAR. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO06-11-2007
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-no-see-um.htm "You might not know what a no see um looks like because of its tiny size, but if one bites, you won’t miss it! The no see um is a bloodsucker many times smaller than a mosquito, but with a bite inversely more painful. The sting from a no see um causes a large welt that can irritate the skin for several days, causing severe itching. It is tiny enough to pass through window screens, making it a nuisance to people and pets. The scientific name for the no see um is Ceratopogonidae, but it has accumulated many common names. These include the sand flea, sand fly, biting midge and punkie or punky. Common to beaches, wetlands, creek and lakebeds, the no see um purportedly stays within 350 feet (107 meters) of its breeding ground. Therefore, if you find yourself under attack at a camping site, on a picnic or at the beach, moving a short distance can provide relief."Bobby C.06-11-2007
LLOYD: A "No-See-Um" is the grand sweeping change our new Congress has promised to implement that will promote honesty, transparency, and a non-partisan cooperation in government. OR, it is tiny two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects. Also called a "punkie" or a liberal. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-11-2007
BOBBY Bears ARE scary. Not as scary as donkeys, though... and some elephants, too. But, yep, bears are pretty dang scary. Especially crazy-with-rabies, overweight, lesbian bears with too much honey and a soapbox to growl on. Now that Col-Bear is kinda like that Yogi Bear: funny and fairly harmless. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-11-2007
RON - How ironic! Tom & I took a day trip paddle down Cold Brook and Fish Stream in Island Falls, yesterday. Caught some nice, fat brookies (Probably would have been better last week - pretty "boney" in some spots). As we were paddling one stretch, we looked a little ways down stream and there was a big black bear walking across the stream in front of us. Quite a sight. :cool:FLYROD06-11-2007
WHAT IS A "NO-SEE-UM"?LLOYDOHIOLOUISVILLE, OHO06-11-2007
P Burtt..what was that? A Bear? Did you see that in the woods? What's your problem ? You're scared of Bears..right? Like Steve Colbert.Bobby C.06-11-2007
I was attending a graduation party yesterday in a residential neighborhood of West/Central Massachusetts yesterday. We had a visitor....a big black bear. Normally, they want no part of humans but this big fellow must have smelled the burgers. He came right up to the edge of a small patch of woods to check out the activities. Evidently, the sound of 50 plus people was too much for him because he wandered off. There wasn't 10 feet of woods for him to walk in. Incredible.RonMass.06-11-2007
Have you decided where to put the new cam if at all? Do you move it around or is it fixed once installed? What day in August is the reunion taking place? Think we'll recognize anyone walking up and down main? The front door of Walmart would be good!! How about the front door at the Governor's? They sure do make excellent coffee and senior's breakfast. Have a great day big world. Remember: All God's critters got a place in the choir!smn06-11-2007
TERRORIST CAPTURED !! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-11-2007
The Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are this year's winners. Read them carefully. Each is an artificial word with only one letter altered to form a real word. Some are terrifically innovative: 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 2. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. 3. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people, that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The Bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. 4. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time. 5. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. 6. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. 7. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. 8. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness.P. Burtt06-11-2007
9. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) 10. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. 11. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. 12. Glibido: All talk and no action. 13. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. 14. Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. 15. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. 16. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating. 17. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an a-hole. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-11-2007
DO ELEPHANTS REALLY HAVE EXTRAORDINARY MEMORIES? AN INTERESTING STORY! I've posted this once before, and I don't usually like these heartwarming stories, but this one is truly interesting so it bears repeating. In 1986, Mkele Mbembe was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Mbembe approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee and inspected the elephant's foot and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Mbembe worked the wood out with his hunting knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot. The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments. Mbembe stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away. Mbembe never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.P. Burtt06-11-2007
Twenty years later, Mbembe was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teen aged son. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Mbembe and his son Tapu were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Mbembe, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man. Remembering the encounter in 1986, Mbembe couldn't help wondering if this was the same elephant. Mbembe summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder. The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Mbembe's legs and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly. Probably wasn't the same elephant These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-11-2007
6:15 pm Sunday evening...Milo, 81 degrees; Presque Isle, 80 degrees; Sarasota, 82 degrees. I think Maine just had two more days of summer!MaraveneSarasota06-10-2007
Ron, Ron, Ron, That bank thing? It's all about perspective. After all of these years, I still see things the same size as I did when I was, um, a kid. ;-) (As for animals and insects......the insects have actually gotten BIGGER...)KBB06-10-2007
Hi Arch, I have been using FireFox for a while. At least I can see the Wind Mills turning. I now have one more thing to get working on my PC. My Web Cam will not work with AIM instance messenger. Works with Yahoo and MSN..Any body have any ideas. I think it has to do with the Router since we are set up reg. and wireless. Anyway, Arch I will be in Mansfield, Texas soon for a few days. Oh my I just looked it is 94 here at 1:35 CT. We are warming up.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.06-10-2007
Well Ron I do half of that.. spend all day eating.. seems like since I got type 2 Diabettes I have to graze all day long! yes there are so many things we can enjoy even from a window onto the world .. but again Bobby hit the Nail right on the head so to speak! :pJudy06-10-2007
Yep, Ron's still the teacher! I agree that observing nature is a way of soothing one's stress ... we have an abundance of it passing thru our back yard ... 25 varities of birds, deer, a fox, and bunnies ... and we live on a postage stamp of a lot.daisy06-10-2007
Great picturesKent MichaudIsland Falls06-10-2007
Born and raised in Island Falls..Have spent a lot of time on both the lake and the pond.. :-)Kent Michaud06-10-2007
Bobby, If I want to have a "day of wonder" all I have to do is go for a walk in the woods. Mother Nature is a great eye opener. Try it. Watch the insects and birds. They spend all their time eating or caring for their young. We are so lucky that we have leisure time to enjoy the things around us......RonMass.06-10-2007
BC, got your golfing shoes on ready for the day? Looks like you are having nice weather down there. It takes a lot to get excited when older....we've seen and done and heard it all by now.smn06-10-2007
Ron I think I get harder to please as I age..Things seem smaller and less impressive..things don't taste as good as they used to ..the Sun don't shine as bright Blah Blah..but every once in a while I have a day when I get back that old kid feeling again and stuff gets big again and the whole world becomes a place of wonder.heh..heh Lasts about five minutes.Bobby C.06-09-2007
I just saw the picture of the Northern National Bank lobby. As a kid, I thought those paintings of the harvest were huge. They don't seem so large today..... I wonder why things seemed much larger when we were young than they appear now??? :confused:RonMass.06-09-2007
It's time to write Congress again. I guess no one is listening. Now that we are all retired, maybe we should start marching on DC.smn06-09-2007
I wonder what it will cost the tax payers to get the Turks to quit shelling Northern Iraq? Hell that is all our troops need is Turks shelling one side and the insurgents on the other. Keep this in mind in the next few months and you will see a big military grant to Turkey for one (lie) reason or the other.Arch06-09-2007
Now, Arch, I thought in Texas those flowers were referred to as: blue bonnets. I know, old habits are hard to break. Bobby C., thanks for posting that story from the Post ... shades of Nam with not knowing who the enemy is.daisy06-09-2007
Steve S My dandelions and lupine went by in March or early April.Arch06-09-2007
War sucks for sure . :-( Don't forget 9/11. :mad:Rick B06-09-2007
And I also have some dandelion that has just gone to seed.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-09-2007
June 9th. Don't have a photo, but the first of my native Lupine has just blossomed. Talk about a low maintenance flower garden.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-09-2007
I had my volunteer job to do Thursday and it take me passed the air strip at Fort McCord and Fort Lewis a huge double decker global airlines was there picking up new deployments and bring injured back.. It has bothered me daily living this close to military and having some in my family I say a prayer often but I agree with the comments no need of this war! :mad:JhTacoma06-09-2007
Cam............Run the CAM at the class reunions. That would be fun for those who can't make it back. Many have moved away either for jobs or other reasons.karen06-09-2007
Arch, couldn't agree with you more ... your signature BoTH always gives me a reason to give a little smile.daisy06-09-2007
DG - well for goodness sakes - they should change the question on the Caribou cam. It says will you watch the Caribou post office being torn down!:D Still - it will also be sad to see the JC Penny building being torn down. Used to shop there a lot with my picking money.connie c.06-09-2007
Bobby, it's about time we agreed on something. It's time to end the crap...We need to take care of our own here, not their's there! :mad:smn06-09-2007
There is an alternative to go with the prayer and it is not "pass the ammunition" B o T H ArchArch06-09-2007
It does break your heart. And especially when you have an 18 year old son......who very well could be drafted. It is very scary, but prayer is the only answer in my opinion. Keep it up all!Tenlee06-09-2007
You'll keep seeing those planes too Daisy ad eternam. I would have executed these guys..not given them guns.Of course I would have had to face court martial for that. EX insurgents?..there is no such thing. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19103676/ :oBobby C.06-09-2007
Daisy, It breaks your heart doesn't it? Saying a prayer for all the troops is something I do daily. Some of them are so young, just kids who have to grow up to fast. Thanks for your thoughts.Mona06-09-2007
This is not a political statement, but a request for prayers. I was awakened this morning by two transport planes going overhead; one at six, followed by one flying lower and slower at seven. I knew their destination - Andrews Air Force Base - and I knew their cargo - wounded soldiers destined for Walter Reed or Bethesda Naval Hosptials. Please take a minute of your day to say a prayer for these young men and women.daisy06-09-2007
Meta, didn't go up tonite, I had too much going....Paul CyrP. Isle06-08-2007
Hi Paul C...I was just out in the yard watering my flowers when I waved at the electoglide going overhead...ZATT YOU? I would LOVE to see PI from above on an evening like this..perfect green, blossoms, and planted fields. Life just doesn't get any better than this. Home Sweet Home.MetaPI06-08-2007
OOps. I just realized C.J. was talking August and I won't be home until September. Guess we will have to wait for the reunion next year. You can breathe again Sherry!!MarilynColchester, Vt06-08-2007
CJ: I hope Sherry has a big living room as we could very easily turn this into quite a gathering. I would love it. Sherry: Are you ready for all this?MarilynColchester, Vt06-08-2007
For the "farm types" and others, I've just added a piece over at General Discussion on the thread "Aroostook County's Deepest Roots."Steve SutterReach Road, Presque Isle06-08-2007
Connie...It's not the post office which is being demolished, but the J.C. Penney building right beside it. The post office will use the area for parking...DGPI06-08-2007
Jane, MY brother Jim C. from Ca. called me one morning while I was at Tim Hortons so I took my cell phone and went out on the side of the road by the parking lot and when he could see me I started waving as we chatted. When I went back inside Calvin Tuttle and ramie Walton wanted to know why I was out there waving at traffice, I said I was waving at my brother in Calif. and there reply was "yea, right." I did explain it but I still think they had doubts.Mona06-08-2007
Carma, that's funny! But don't give yourself too hard a time...I think that's the connection they were hoping for! Speaking of funny signs, etc, I got a chuckle out of this Bangor Daily News Headline a few days ago on their Aroostook County Page: Houlton: [Animal]Shelter to partner with restaurants for benefit....WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-08-2007
How about a web cam at an area grocery store...outside... so that when people want to be identified, they can make arrangements to wave at a particular time of the day. Those who do not wish to be seen can avert their faces. Some of you post pictures so I guess that would be a real live way to say hello.janepa06-08-2007
I think my mind is in the gutter today. I went to Waterboro and have gone by this sign many times but today for some reason...it has a whole new meaning when I read it. know what I mean? :pCarmaHollis06-08-2007
Let's hold off on actual donations for new cameras for right now. After I talk to the Fair Assoc. I'll have a better idea of how much we'll need. But feel free to email me any pledges you can commit to. Be sure and designate which camera it's for. Thanks for your support as always! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-08-2007
Please let us know when to send Cam donations for the river or fair cam.. ;-)Sally Hardy06-08-2007
Okay, SERIOUSLY, did you send that photo in the last bunch you posted to Pepsi for a promo shot??? If you didn’t – YOU NEED TO!!!!! I'm not kidding!!! I'm sure they would LOVE it :o) I am out in Gilroy, Ca. (Garlic Capital of the World - and yes they DO make garlic ice cream and yes it IS yucky!)and LOVE these pics as well as the folks here at work, who have not visited our fair state yet. You and Ken Lamb and the game cam keep up the EXCELLENT work!! Thanks a heap for the smiles and sighs of longing for “home”! :o( Signed, Kolin BULL Nielsen (sister to Nancy BULL Dow, Kristine BULL Bondeson, Linda BULL Davis)Kolin BULL NielsenGilroy, California06-08-2007
I agree with Arch, he's got the right idea.pac06-08-2007
This is one of the reasons I keep wanting a web cam on a lake in Aroostook. http://home.comcast.net/~mmccormack5/ Maybe Portage, they must have cable up there by now.Arch06-08-2007
My goodness - I just looked at the Caribou webcam and see that the Post Office is going to be torn down? What's that all about?connie c.CA06-08-2007
Carma, thanks - that is the exact web address I was looking for.connie c.CA06-08-2007
Gee whiz, Daisy, last night I was thinking a bottle drive would be quite the thing to raise money for a web cam. (Um, for those of you in Texas : that's not quite the same thing as a cattle drive...) CJ, I am hitting The County much sooner than August. (But am not adverse to another trip!) I'm heading up to oversee a stake out at Mantle Lake. And to collect bottles along Route 1. I should be pretty easy to spot......I'll be the one in the nun habit. :DKBB06-08-2007
Daisy..No I got a winning Scratch Ticket down at 7-11,, I spent half on beer and give the rest to Jeff.Bobby C.06-08-2007
Dang, Bobby C, what did you do? I bet you collected all those beer cans from around your trailer and cashed them in ... am I even close? :Ddaisy06-08-2007
I dont know of any cam across from skyway but there is one across from NMVTI and I believe the address is www.hazecam.net :-)CarmaHollis06-08-2007
Well, a big thanks to Bobby for his awesome donation to the Fair Cam project! At this rate, we won't need any funding from the Fair Assoc to get the camera going! Of course, I also have to thank Arch for the river cam pledge yesterday....Bobby couldn't stand to be outdone! I may have to hire Arch as COM Marketing Director. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-08-2007
Bobby C. that moose pix was pretty funny :D Can anyone tell me what the web address is for the webcam up on the base? The one that faces Skyway school?connie c.CA06-08-2007
Getting the star in front of the camera is only half the battle.Bobby C06-08-2007
Great ideas for cams everyone. The Mantle Lake night cam sounds interesting...I probably could raise the yearly membership fee if we had one of those! But with viewers like KBB around, we need to keep it clean. As far as cost goes, I'm expecting right around $400, provided the internet connection is provided free. I'm still hopeful that the Fair Assoc will kick in a good portion of the cost as it benefits them directly. We should know sometime next week.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-08-2007
Ron Too late it has already been done. If you go to (Virtual Earth)and have a fast enough computer you can see the whole dang thing.Arch06-08-2007
Robyn, Maine congress passed the school consolidation bill yesterday. Instead of the governor's wish for 26 districts it will be 80. That's cutting the districts nearly in half. Some of the benchmarks are: new districts must try to meet a 2,500 student count, rural areas can have 1,200 students. Districts that don't co-operate will of course lose money and send their mil rate up higher. They say that it's going to save $36.5 million. Yeah, right! Now they are tackling the tax base. Yikes!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-08-2007
That company that lost Scotties ashes would probably put a satellite up for us for $19.99 and change. Anyways when the smoke clears and the link goes up for donations it gets real quiet all of a sudden so I thought I'd get my bid in for an underwater cam at the swimming pool.Bobby C.06-08-2007
Why don't you put a sky cam on a satellite. The we can see it all in one frame!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.06-08-2007
I just happened to think that perhaps I should bring KBB and SPT with me????C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-08-2007
Marilyn...next year is the 50th reunion for your class? I don't think Ray's even thought about that! Mine is coming up in August and I'll be home for that, and hopefully we'll make it home next year for his 'cause I'd sure love to see you again after all these years!! It's been quite a few years since Green Ridge, huh? Am hoping to catch up with Meta and Sherry in August also; it's been ages since I've seen them, along with Dick and a few more. Nothing like being "home", and seeing friends and family.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-08-2007
O Mighty Webmaster, I think we have done a great job coming up with ideas for new webcam sites. We can be very creative and imaginative when we want to......and when it doesn't come out of our own pocket. You know...kinda like Congress. (Except for Arch - he ponied up real quick.) What are the expenses incurred for such a thing?KBB06-08-2007
My suggestions for the new webcam, in no particular order: The 9th hole at PICC Or the 6th hole at Mars Hill Country Club That special corner of Mantle Lake Park where so many of us used to .......... well entertain our lady friends, should be a night vision one though :eek: Ditto that dark corner out in Skyway Industrial Park down by the lake The Aroostook River State and Main is nice also, perhaps at eye level, so we could get a few ….. shall we say local characters who like to ham it up, smile 10K folks are watching you! :DSPTColorado06-08-2007
Webmaster Jeff ... I have just the spot for a future cam on the Aroostook River! The view here has been described by "oldtimers" as one of the more scenic turns in the river. (I dare you to share the photo.)Steve SutterPI06-07-2007
Arch, thanks for the pledge! I'll keep it on the books for when someone comes forward with a good river location (someone reading this must live near the river?). I'm negotiating with the Fair people now. Will keep you all posted on the progress.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-07-2007
has anyone heard any updates on the whole school consolidation? I keep going to the BDN on line to read any updates, but I havne't seen any latley! Sure hope it does not go thru!!!Robyn Pendexter HallMA06-07-2007
Jeff I am to far away to help find a home for a cam on the river but I will pledge $50 to start a fund for one. I guess the Fairground cam would be a temporary thing only when the midway is in?Arch06-07-2007
This is NOT to change the topic, but to divert it for a good belly laugh. Sent by a friend: When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."daisy06-07-2007
Arch, I think a river cam would be great also. However, the determining factors in where the next camera goes will be: 1. Finding a place to put the camera that has power, internet and a good view. 2. Funding. I think #1 was a problem last time with a river cam. We couldn't find a suitable location to put it. There also wasn't sufficient pledges for one either (unlike the Caribou and Mars Hill cams). I think it will be "Fairly" easy to find a location for a Fair Grounds Cam and I'm hoping they will cover (or share) the cost. But, if you can find a home and source of funding for a River Cam, I'd be happy to do that also!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-07-2007
Jeff So far that is three of us to vote for a cam on the river, I think I spoke for for one instead of the MH cam.Arch06-07-2007
About another Skycam...sometime ago this was discussed and my strong suggestion then as well as now is a live view of the Aroostook River. There must be a high perch someplace.juliaYarmouth06-07-2007
How about the 1st tee at PICC? No, on second thought, maybe not... can you imagine the boss' reaction when he says he's going to a meeting and winds up on the PICC webcam at 1 o'clock in the afternoon? :eek: (Or visa-versa) But, wait... most bosses are too busy with other things to check out some webcam site on the internet - so a worker would seldom get burned... I say go for it!FLYROD06-07-2007
A web cam on the Aroostook River would be neat.Steve SutterPI06-07-2007
I think a web cam at the Fair is an excellent idea! I havent been to a fair in P.I. in many years. We do have one of a lake in Island Falls but noone ever gets in that dang boat :DCarmaHollis06-07-2007
Thanks KBB and Bobby. I've tried contacting them via the website about the idea. I'll let you know if/how they respond.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-07-2007
This is the board of trustees page http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/board.php?PHPSESSID=ad408a311ea247d42b203d27f0a66502 too long I think ..may not work. Lots of names there tho.Bobby C.06-07-2007
A webcam at the fair sounds wicked fun - maybe you can get a shot of Bobby's bench up there in the midway. It's not far from the fried dough stand. O Mighty Webmaster, I think anyone on the NMF Board would be delighted to have a webcam there - what business person wouldn't go for free advertising and coverage?? I think it would be a slam dunk. You're a pretty prominent fella in the community now. You call them and they'll fix you right up. (and tell them DG said so...)KBB06-07-2007
I think it should be on a lake somewhere or maybe the river.Arch06-07-2007
The NM Fair sounds like a great idea too! I'll have to check and see if there's a suitable place to put a camera up there. Anyone know someone on the NM Fair board that might be able to help? Once the Fair is over we could put the cam somewhere else for the rest of the year (State and Main).WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-07-2007
20810 ... WOW..that is an Awe SOME picture...Was this taken by yourself? Great day today... nice breeze and sunshine! Have a great day... take care every one..RuthIsland Falls06-07-2007
Webmaster, I like the Stae and Main. As you said Tim Hortons would give us away and people would know just how much time I spend there, along with a lot of others that go there almost daily, isn't that right JC?Mona06-07-2007
I love the cam at NM Fair! be great also Post office, Mc Donalds.. and Alice's place!!!.. in the fall the pumpkin farm on Houlton Road! :DSally Jo06-07-2007
Re: The webcam. How about one at the fairgrounds for fair week and maybe some other activities held there?MarilynColchester. vt06-07-2007
Re Webcams...Hortons would be cool but I'm afraid it would reveal how much time some of us spend there ;-) The idea I had was a cam showing the intersection of Main and State...that should rival the N. Main cam in terms of traffic, etc. Anyone else have an idea?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-07-2007
RE Question of the day.Bright Webcam ideas week.The envelope please. 1. Inside of Hortons 2. Inside of DG's Eyeball Exam room 3. Inside of Paul's shop 4. In the Northeastland Hotel Bar. 5. Inside Randy's House 6. At Graves SupermarketBobby C.06-07-2007
In BDN's obit section yesterday, there was a man named Cyr who had died; at the bottom of his obituary, there was an 'in lieu of' request made by his family. I followed up by looking up the Fisher House Foundation on a search engine - it is an organization that assists military families who have loved ones in VA hospitals across the United States. I would encourage others on this site, who want to help the wounded survivors of the Iraqi War to take a minute and do their own research. It is one way to help the soldiers and their families.daisymid atlantic06-07-2007
JRC: I am not positive but I think that was her fathers name. you can reach me at rrnmr581@comcast.net. I have a question to ask her and will know by the answer if it is her or not. Thanks for the help.MarilynColchester,Vt06-07-2007
JH-We are going to be in Millinocket Friday and Saturday the 15 & 16 then go go BH on Sunday, the 17th. We will stay Sunday and Monday night at the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel and leave Tuesday to head south down the coast and will stay in Portland until it's time to return to Florida on Friday.JMT06-07-2007
Marilyn. Would her father's name have been Arthur. Send me your e-mail address and I will send you hers.JRCPI06-07-2007
Dt, that sounds about right re: the year. Maybe a year after(?) :-)CarmaHollis06-07-2007
Jeanne, My sister and I will there about the same time ..probably up until the 19th, we are traveling through Aroostook and then down the coast no special dates in mind, she has not been to Maine since the 80s Yes Brenda .. we can't wait.. :-)JH06-07-2007
You folks don't know what fun bunkers can be, you want to go into an area with a bunch of them and all loaded to the max and have to sort thru looking for a specific ammo lot. When I was at Fort Hood they had a bunch of bad 90mm ammo and we had to go looking for several bad lots. After we found them we had to pull the fuses and primary charges and load them up for shipment back to the mfr.Arch06-07-2007
JRC: The Sandra Carter I knew had strawberry blonde hair, and lived up near what was the ABC Bakery. She graduated with me in "58". Not sure if she had a sister or not. She used to work for a while at a small food stand located near the bakery and was Ronnie C.s "steady" for quite a while. Would be great if she still lived in P.I. as I would like to see her again.:-)MarilynColchester, Vt06-07-2007
JH, when next week will you be in Bar Harbor? My daughter and I will be there June 17 and 18. Can't wait for that great food and cool weather!Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach06-07-2007
Going into any of those bunkers will weird your socks off. The underground bunkers in Germany in and of themselves make a horror movie. In "Hitler's hotel" in Berchtesgaden, right down from the Eagle's Nest, there is an underground bunker and escape tunnel - complete with machine gun niches all the way through. For tunnel and maze fun, I recommend Disney World instead......KBB06-07-2007
Dan..I should have known..Fancy was coming in with some great stuff.Like the barrel rolling contest pictures. I printed and framed a couple of those. Randy..That whole scene with the Russians was spooky and it looks like it might start up again... Jest for the fun of it ..to keep everybody else in line. ;-)Bobby C.06-07-2007
Bobby C.---Thanks for the link you posted. Very interesting stuff. This picture is of one of the two guard houses at Loring's weapons storage bunkers I took in 2003. They are made out of solid 3 ft. thick concrete. It is a spooky place.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-07-2007
BC, That photo was posted on 10-01-05 by Fancy.Dan EArlington, MA06-07-2007
Dg that picture was from this site but I can't remember who posted it..Waldo..Ron ..Dan..Arch..SPT.. RC..Elsby and a host of others took an intrest in that thread. http://www.airfields-freeman.com/ME/Airfields_ME_N.htmBobby C.06-07-2007
arch those trucks of coles with the tanks held 4000 gallons of fuel,community oil was one of the clients,they were at the end of the bridge on the caribou rd.ralphwaynesboro,va06-07-2007
JH that picture you posted was perfect made me so homesick for the food. so goodBrenda06-07-2007
Marilyn; The Sandra Carter you are looking for may be my cousin. Did she have red hair and a sister name Colleen?JRCPI06-07-2007
Viewers... Someone in perhaps the last year and a half posted a photo taken in the early 1960's of an array of SNARK missiles on the tarmack, dismantled and accompanied by a 1956 Mercury and an early 1950's black Ford. The founding fathers of the P.I. Air Museum would like to have a nice copy of that photo for display in the museum at the P.I. air terminal. If someone out there in COMland has the photo, would you please contact me on this site. Many thanks...........DGPI06-07-2007
Regarding Gwen’s comment, I understand what she trying to say, but I prefer to stay out of the loop. Going around and around in one direction gets boring! I’ll take the long and winding road any day, getting lost is half the fun. And of course someone here will always invite you to, get lost that is, aren’t they nice? P. Burtt are you a Muddy Waters fan, I can’t get enough myself?SPTColorado06-07-2007
Re: 20711 & 20760 Eyerun and Meredith, Our ELDERLY sister started high school in 1952, rather than '51, so our tribe only spanned 23 years in the PIHS brain factory.Waldo LibbyMountain View, AR today...06-07-2007
doesn't this look great? can't wait till we get to Bahhh Harbaa next week! Lobster and fresh haddock!JH06-07-2007
BC That is durn close to that candy bar commercial "Sometimes I feel like a nut and sometimes I don't" ;-)Arch06-06-2007
Sometimes I'm in the loop,and sometimes I'm not in the loop,but mostly I'm out of the loop cause I get "looped out" real easy and have to take a break. Sometimes somebody on here sees it coming and gives me a time out and I have to go take nap.Bobby C.06-06-2007
Randy Some of us are in the loop and some of us are just loopy :D If you run across the guy that does Willard's road work (Greg A) tell him I said Howdy.Arch06-06-2007
Ron In the 60s and early 70s when Coles Express ran those trucks with the small box or tank behind the cab I heard said that whatever went in them was 100% profit. Like you said whatever the market will bear. The tank was probably between 500 to 1000 gals.Arch06-06-2007
I think these guys were "in the loop" last night. They didn't even know it. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-06-2007
Jane--Re: 20764. After reading that entry I will wager that: #1 You are "in the loop". #2 You are realistic. #3 You do not need to be realistic or "in the loop" :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle06-06-2007
A few years ago a guy who transported gas from Searsport to PI charged 5.75 cents per gallon. I'm sure it is not over 10 cents today. The other 9 cents is gravy for the gas stations. It's the American way.....whatever the market will bear. :confused:RonMass.06-06-2007
carma that may have been but it must have been after i left the county in 78 . sorry if i had misimformed you.i guess things change.dtphx az06-06-2007
Hi Sherry, Can't wait to get together with you Meta and whoever else may be there. I don't dance so much anymore. Have a artificial knee now and making those quick turns aren't so easy, but boy do I miss the dances. Between the Rec Center and The Armory, we about wore the floor out, didn't we!!!!! There is a chance I might see you in August as nephew Randy is getting married and I would love to come home for that. Will let you know.MarilynColchester, Vt06-06-2007
Hi Meta, Would really enjoy getting together with you and Sherry and catching up on everything and the fun we had back then. Vince was a great dancer and friend. Seemed like whenever I came home to visit, I always ran into him somewhere. There is another person I would love to reach also and maybe you or someone on COM can help me. I would like to find Sandra (Sandee) Carter. She used to go with Ronnie Condon, who checked into the COM a few weeks ago. Hard to believe my 50th class reunion will be next year. Sure hope I can make it. By the way, I remember going to the ice house with my Dad and seeing your Father. That place fascinated me at the time.MarilynColchester, Vt06-06-2007
Hi Marilyn. Stopped by Sherry's today for a visit and we were talking about Vince and what a great dancer he was, as well as you and Sherry. She and I moved back to PI about the same time and are LOVING being back HOME. Would love to see you this summer when you are in PI...as well as other COM'ers.MetaPI06-06-2007
Thats where I thought WAGM radio was located. And they did have the Wolfman Jack show on the weekends. The DJ that did that was Scott Martin who did it p/t and lived on LAFB.CarmaHollis06-06-2007
Mona have u ever gone into the web site that the Irving boys have about the hunting out back of the farm where the fish ponds are.Paul C06-06-2007
Hi Cuz: Thanks for the compliment of being a little younger. Jim is 1 year younger than u and I am 2 years younfger than u and i year than jim which makes me a little younger than both of you. I wonder how many other families with the same last name graduated from Washburn at the same year.Paul C06-06-2007
carma while i was growing up in my early yrs that was wagm radio.wegp was on the chapman rd. this my tell how old i am. got of pihs in 65dtphx az06-06-2007
DG, Marilyn is a sister to Cliff Stephenson, she was a friend of mine in highschool and gradutated l yr ahead of me and 2 yrs. ahead of you. She loved to dance. Hi Marilyn, I will still be here in Sept. and would love to have you come visit. I am a better visitor that I am an e-mailer.SherryPI06-06-2007
Suppose fair time would be a good time for most for a COM get-together? Let's let Webmaster put it out to vote. Webmaster...are you listening?DGPI06-06-2007
DG - re: a COM reunion - I'd be up to it if it happened during the time we are there. But I can't commit to it at this point. I guess it would depend on when it was. I know that Rebecca from Alaska is going to be home during that time too, and I'm hoping to connect with her. I wonder who else is going to be home during this time frame of the Fair?connie c.CA06-06-2007
P Burtt, that web site was nice. I could not get it to work, when I tried it off site. Who said ALL teenagers are non-productive ? Not that young woman !! And that is not a 'politically correct' reference ... immature girls do not produce material like that.daisy06-06-2007
dt...maybe im thinking of the wrong station? which station was located on the washburn road? (taking a left after the bridge past the mall) This would have been in the late 70's. I think... :pCarmaHollis06-06-2007
Steve Transportation costs add some to that gallon. I wonder if anyone ever considered using the govt. pipeline from Searsport to Loring to transport gasoline and home heating fuel rather than trucking it?Arch06-06-2007
This is to GwenV comment #20740. I am totally OUT of the loop. I have been to Maine four times and to N. Maine one time [last year]. I read on here several times a week and check out the weather to compare what I see with the Nat. Weather Service. I also check out cams at other locations in the USA. I love getting to know folks by seeing how they interract with each others and strangers [or don't interract, in some cases]. This board is a lot nicer than the one I frequent in my own location. Reading on here made my visit to N. Maine last Fall, realistic. I did not introduce myself to anyone while up there but maybe I will in the future...who knows. I personally know a total of three people who live in Maine. But I do not feel out of any loop. I knew I was not "in the loop" when I signed onto this site. I just enjoy the pictures and the many different personalities... both close to home and across the United States [and in the case of one chatroom I frequent...around the world]. Take care GwenV... and learn to Love and accept the world as it is.JanePA06-06-2007
Gas today in Bangor is 3.01 ... here in PI it's 3.20. Has an economist ever explained this difference?Steve SutterPI06-06-2007
Eyerun and Meredith, And we'd have been there even longer if Marc hadn't been so smart and skipped a grade, early on.Harriet L BCT06-06-2007
So...BC claims to perhaps be in town during fair time, huh? How about a COM get-together then? Meta and I were just talking about it. How about it..........DGPI06-06-2007
Eyerun, It took me a few hours to find out if the Libby years at PIHS beat your family. There were 9 of us so we attended PIHS from 1951 - 1975. Wow, they put up with us for 24 years!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-06-2007
Ed B.....I like your answer and I reckon it shows the city fathers truly are on the ball and way ahead of the curve. Shows how dumb I am, I mean, to question their decisions.DGPI06-06-2007
Doc Graves, regarding the direction that the benches currently face, at least when the folks fall asleep forward they won't fall into traffic....good thinkin on the part of city officials...EdEllsworth06-06-2007
DG ..I think that It was designed that way so that a guy could drink his MD 20-20 and watch all the girls walking by,but nobody walks anywhere anymore do they? The gals all drive SUVs with blacked out windows..they may as well wear veils. It pretty much sucks.Bobby C.06-06-2007
Gypsy woman told my momma, before I was born You got a boy-child comin', gonna be a son-of-a-gun Gonna make these pretty women, jump and shout And the world will only know, a-what it's all about Y'know I'm here Everybody knows I'm here And I'm the hoochie-coochie man Everybody knows I'm here Muddy Waters These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-06-2007
Funny thing about those benches we have on Main St. here in P.I.....they face the buildings rather than the street. If you sit in one and contemplate life or your belly button or your bottle of Thunderbird, you're facing bricks. No one yet has discovered who it was who thouight this was a good idea.DGPI06-06-2007
This was sent to me by a COM member. The girl who made this, Lizzie Palmer, is 15 years old. Very touching. http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt06-06-2007
Meanwhile..from the newly recovered park bench..Bobby C.06-06-2007
KBB, re 20748, I was afraid of offending you if I used the more colorful description! ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-06-2007
Paul C. Its not that I am in any big rush for a high school reunion...its just that at this moment, I can still remember it.jimcFolsom, CA06-06-2007
Sherry..Who's this Marilyn who was dancing on the midway with Vince Grant? Hmmmm.DGPI06-06-2007
The Hootchie Kootchie shows brings up another memory. I remember when I was walking around the fair with some friends and we stopped to watch the outside show and they were playing some great dance music. Vince Grant was there and grabbed me and we started to dance. Was having a ball until they started to holler at us to stop disrupting the show. Guess we created more of a audience than they did. Oh, to be back to that age again. Sure was fun. Sherry: We plan to be home in September for a few days and are hoping we can get together for a visit.MarilynColchester, Vt06-06-2007
Re: Question of the Day Gees, Louise, Webmaster, you need to loosen up and call 'em as you see 'em. (Eh...so to speak.) "Adult Show" is rather tempered, politically correct foo foo. Arch's "Hootchie Kootchie" cut right to the chase....and it's funnier. :DKBB06-06-2007
carma as i rember wagm radio it was country music. wolfman jack would have been a reach for them.dtphx az06-06-2007
Bobby C. thanks for the offer of the fried dough, but I'll pass 'cause I don't wanna look like one! I have a feeling you took that pix on purpose. Nah! You wouldn't do that! :D But I will waste the calories on Paul Aucoin's french fries fried in lard!:-)connie c.CA06-06-2007
SPT The Mouse That Roared (1959) Weeelll.. as Reagan used to say. I got caught plagiarizing Idears from the past. So what? Gee. Who would have thunk anybody would remember that? Gwen..you gotta either ask a question or post something really stupid to get attention.. Watch the President in action ..He's a master at this technique. ;-)Bobby C.06-06-2007
KBB, I sent an eamil, let meknow if you get it , thanks,Mona06-06-2007
Re:WAGM radio...there also used to be the Wolfman Jack show on Sat. nights...or is this a faulty memory??CarmaHollis06-06-2007
Question of the day! NOT!!! Who thought that up? :confused:smn06-06-2007
Bobby C. ref: 20707 this is a fine idea, but where would we find Tully Bascombe now a days and what ever became of the Q-bomb? :cool:SPTColorado06-06-2007
:-( I wonder if others who once wrote on here feel as i do .. very much out of the loop.. it seems I don't see many of the same ones from 8 months ago but still the related ones are on here it is very hard to be noticed and questions go un answered.. and it seems like "INSTANT MESSENGER".. I miss the old time news and sayings oh well i am only out of the loop on this site not here where I belong.. hello P. Burtt! miss you! :eek:Gwen V.06-06-2007
In all the back 'n forth about WGAN, I did not read one reference to the Saturday a.m. show ... anyone remember when Voscar read the comics in Donald Duck's voice? How about the woman - Mrs Stimpson - who played Mrs. Santa Clause and talked to County kids who called in ... or sent in letters ...daisy06-05-2007
20734 Connie We'll be looking for you Connie..If we see you,..well you simply must have some fried dough with us. My treat. Huh ..Where the heck is P Burtt? I hope he didn't get a job !Bobby C.06-05-2007
Flyrod and KBB, Thank you so much!!! :-)RonMass.06-05-2007
Connie, Paul C. is mine and Jim C's and we were all in the same class, graduated in 51, paul is a bit younger and jim is a year younger than i am. so I guess you know were Old.Mona06-05-2007
Steve I don't know how many there were, I never went in one. I spent what little money that I had in the Penny Arcade at the shooting galleries. :-)Arch06-05-2007
Paul C. Nope I'm not related. My last name is Clair. I don't know how old your are, but you might have known my deceased father-in-law Otis Clair? Bobby C. We'll be at the Northern Maine Fair too most likely on a Tuesday or Wed. nite. If you see someone with a black Standard Poodle guide dog walking around, you know that'd be me!connie c.CA06-05-2007
:mad: I made to only one of the shows at the fair. UGLY and Fat is all I can sayRick B06-05-2007
Got Milk? :DCarmaHollis06-05-2007
Arch ... Did the Fair have more than one of those shows on the Mid-Way? I attended one as a teenager. I didn't sneak in. Paid my money and blended in with the other guys. Watched a lot more tractor pulls.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-05-2007
Gee whiz, I have to agree with that last comment. (Except for the make-up of the atom chapters.......) ;-) Funny how long you remember some of that stuff - especially that "Keep your grubby little mitts off" sign! Hootchie Kootchie???!! Wasn't that Charo on Merv Griffin? :eek:KBB06-05-2007
RON - And I'll say it again.... it showed and you left a lot of students (That are now VERY much adults) with a lifetime of useful impressions, when it comes to science & nature! [And you still are] ;-)FLYROD06-05-2007
Horse show my left overshoe, he used to sneak into the Hootchie Kootchie shows oooops I mean the exotic dancer shows. :cool:Arch06-05-2007
KBB, I have always loved history but science was more fun to teach and more interesting to 6th graders. I feel very fortunate to have taught science to students who liked the subject.RonMass.06-05-2007
(Why did the guys have to sneak into the horse shows?)KBB06-05-2007
Holy cow! It's 75 degrees there now??? That's like, almost warm enough to take your coat off when rock picking...... Mona, I have been out of pocket, but I do have The County in my sights. You guys don't have a Starbucks for sugared-up, pretend coffee drinks up there, so...we'll gather at Tim Horton's. Keep the nice weather on hold......:DKBB06-05-2007
BC, I was known to sneek into that show too. :eek:KBSPI06-05-2007
I will be at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds 84 Mechanic Street Presque Isle, ME 04769 Frum July 27 to August 04 I will be pigging out on orange soda,corn dogs and other stuff. I don't care if anybody else talks bad about the fair..I still like it. Er.. Except for one thing.. a very special show..You might know that now that I wouldn't have to sneak in they don't have it anymore.Bobby C.06-05-2007
Hi Paul, No Connie C is not a relative she grew up in our neighbor hood , her mother was a ggod friend of mine. as for Deke deeves i don't know where he lives, I saw him at bert and calenes a few years ago. Carroll lives in the Bangor area and Sonny is in Crouseville. Darlene is around here, On State Road i think, Richard still lives where we had our 50th. Castle Hill. Dale is in Washburn, see them at coffee now and then. You had a lot of questions.Mona06-05-2007
Just a short note. Guess I better take a course in English and spelling. :eek:Paul C06-05-2007
Hi Cuz: Say is xonnie c from calif any relation to us? What ever happened to deacon deeves mthe basketball player? What about carroll and sonny C?How is Richard carter and Darlene and dale whitten doing?Guess jim wants to get old fast if he is ready for a big party already.Paul CSomerset Pa06-05-2007
anyone ever stay at Ivey's motel/hotel in Houlton? and what was that name of the restaurant in Lineus? Grammy's?Jh06-05-2007
What about Sid Cook on WAGM Sportswq smith06-05-2007
Hi Mona, Yes we're going to be there during the bluegrass festival, & I hope to attend at least one day! Just playing it by ear right now. You know how fast these vacations fly by before you know it!connie c.CA06-05-2007
Hi KBB, Haven't heard from you in awhile, How are you? Are you coming to the county this summer?mona06-05-2007
Georgous shot webmaster! :-)Carma06-05-2007
Sherry...That's "too" kind, not "to" kind. Didn't want you to think I was sleeping.DGPI06-05-2007
The very idea that Ron and Bobby C are on the same page is a bit, ah...<ahem> interesting! Gee, Ron, I'm trying to substitute BC for my science teacher in my peaked little mind. Luna moth or not... I would have flunked for sure. With your kind of seceding thinking, it's probably a good thing you didn't teach history......:pKBB06-05-2007
Arch....Isn't there a newly formed group in NH which is touting secession? Baja, New Brunswick? I like that. You're right; in that highly socialistic province government give-aways abound, but to the detriment of the tax payers. Maine is right behind in that regard digging a deeper welfare hole everyday. Maine is on the verge of filing bankruptcy. Hang on to your hats Mainers.....DGPI06-05-2007
I have a question for everybody out there. I was doing some thinking, what with PIHS graduating this week, if anybody can surpass my family's attendance at PIHS. From 1964 to 1980 at least one of my brothers or sisters attended the school on the hill. For some years there were three of us there. Granted there were 8 of us. So I was wondering if any of you from a large family had more consecutive years. Thanxeyerunsaco06-05-2007
Secede from the Union, I think that is not a good idea, don't need another civil war. The best idea is to declare Aroostook as Baja New Brunswick. He-- you cant beat socialized medicine and all the Government bennies over there.Arch06-05-2007
Sherry...You're way to kind, but I reckon I'll agree with you in order to get in some shameless self-promotion. BC....Re the "Marshall Plan" as it pertains to Aroostook after seceding, waging war, surrendering and then reaching out to Washington for reparation. Could be billions like the Marshall Plan was for Europe in 1947. We'll call it the "Caulfield Plan". If it's successful, you'll get a Nobel Peace Prize like old George did way back....DGPI06-05-2007
Here's a picture of a Painted Trillium taken at Fish River Falls last weekend. They're all over the place up there.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-05-2007
Re Question of the day: Huh..I thought about it at length and I think Aroostook should declare itself a sovereign state Then declare war on both the United States and Canada simultaneously.. 24 hours after declaring war.. surrender (before anybody gets hurt) and reap the benefits of all that huge reconstruction money. Then put in yur application to become part of the "Great State of Maine" again and get on with life.. filthy rich.Bobby C.06-05-2007
After a week of rain I think we might get a little sunlight today. :-)CarmaHollis06-05-2007
DG, Hildreth bought WAGM in the summer of 1957. When Channel 8 began carrying live network feeds sometime during 1958, I believe the Hildreth Network "system cue" at the end of programs fed to Presque Isle from Bangor was a slide with a map of Aroostook County and the audio tag: "This is the Hildreth Network, serving Maine and the 49th State." Alaska became the real 49th state in January 1959.Dan EArlington, MA06-05-2007
I picked up DG's new book yesterday and spent the afternoon going through it. I couldn't put it down until I read the last page. It brought back so many memories, places and things I had forgotten about. What a great gift this would make for anyone that was ever from PI and anyone that still lives here. I also purchased his lst book, which I found very fascinating. I also purchased one for my ex-daughter in law so she could show it to my 10 year old grandson. He was so interested in it even though he was not born here. Both his parents and all grandparents were. He told his mother that Grammie Sherry knew all those people in the book. Says a lot for my age. I did know a lot of them but not the really aged ones. Of course, grandchildren think their grandparents are ancient. Thanks Dick for all you put into these books, what a lot of great reading and fond memories.SherryPI06-05-2007
To OB in MO..thanks for remembering. If you want to send me your e-mail address I'd be glad to send you some photos of the ice harvesting and PI Boy's Camp.MetaPI06-05-2007
Dan E... You're gonna kill me but...are sure of "serving the 49th state" is accurate? The 48th state, I believe was Arizona. The 49th and 50th states were Alaska and Hawaii respectively. That was 1959 or so. Gonna kill me?DGPI06-05-2007
Re 20697....I remember Hildreth Network tags at the end of programs on Channel 8 that said, "...serving the 49th State." (That, of course, was before Alaska and Hawaii were states.)Dan EArlington, MA06-05-2007
Steve Sutter. You are correct the last name is Carter. Rick later played freshman basketball at UMO and had made the varsity baseball team during fall tryouts, starting at 2nd base. He decided not to play in the Spring after the basketball season went into March and baseball had been in session since January. He now wishes he had continued with baseball.JRCPI06-05-2007
Meredith.....Yes, great chat, thank you. But the "state of Hildreth"? No recollection. About my flimsy accusation of someone we know....haven't gone back yet, but going to do right now.DGPI06-05-2007
I always joked that Aroostook should leave the union, declare war on the U.S. and immediately surrender. Imagine the federal dollars that would have flowed into our economy if we had done that. :rolleyes:RonMass.06-05-2007
DG, It was great chatting with you today. Thanks for signing the book for me. I had a wonderful 24 hours in PI. As I headed north on Sunday the skies of Aroostook opened to the gorgeous clear blue sky. The rest of the state was cloudy and rainy. PI must have hit 80 or more on Sunday. Gorgeous! As I read entries to catch up from the last day, the Hildreth name caught my attention. Does anyone remember when Aroostook wanted to become another state and Hildreth was being pushed to be the name of the new state? Wow, just think what "could have happened"!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-04-2007
Connie, Hi there, I can tell you when the blugrass festival is, July27,28 and 29, it's the week after the potatoe blossom festival. They have a really great show and it's packed. Will you be here then? Meta, That episode with the elevator scared us so bad for a long time we just climbed the stairs.Mona06-04-2007
Meta; your Dad was a great indvidual. I went to boys camp and he kept all of us straight. If you messed up he would put you in the boxing ring at night. I also helped at the ice plant and helped cut ice. I do not believe he knew a stranger. Great man!!OBMO06-04-2007
JRC ... I have a 99.9% chance of guessing correctly that your brother Rick's last name is Carter. So well liked and respected in high school. He was also one one the finest baseball players PIHS had during those years. He played shortstop ... and made the game so fun (so stress-free) to watch.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-04-2007
JimC..no,Al Knight had left WAGM by the time I arrived. Of course, Wayne was still there and what a delight he was. Al Willette's wife lives just down the street from me..same place they lived before he died..corner of Academy and Hardy. I know that Milt Joy died quite some time ago. Ah...the memories of those that have gone and what a contributin they made to communications in Aroostook County. Harold Glidden sure had a vision that came to pass. He and my dad were good friends and we used to go out to Hobart Hill for rides on summer evenings. DG has a tape that he is copying for me of an interview between Dewey DeWitt and my Dad at the PI Ice Company in 1954. It is wonderful to hear dad's voice when he was in his prime. Yes, Mona, I DO remember when he got stuck in the elevator at City Hall and they had to "rescue" him out the top. He never quite got over the trama!MetaPI06-04-2007
Meta, I undoubtedly preceeded you at Wagm, however I did work with Milton Joy. When I was there he worked mostly out of Madawaska. Al Ouelette was one of my favorites. I still talk to Gordon Dunn annualy. I had left to return to California when Gordon moved over to Wagm. Was Al Knight still there when you were? He came on board just about the time I was looking West.JimcFolsom, CA06-04-2007
Could anyone tell me when the Bluegrass festival will be this year in Fort Fairfield? Mona maybe?connie c.CA06-04-2007
Steve Sutter. Glad you mentioned the PI team ending the win streak of Stearns. My brother Rick played on that team. He also played on the team in 69 that ended Stearns home unbeaten streak as well.JRCPI06-04-2007
DG ... I didn't know. But in your case, you can photocopy it (at your expense). One of the perks for WAGM cameramen was joining Wayne and Nate in the broadcast "booth" at Presque Isle High School home basketball games, to get film for Wayne's show. In 1967, I took special pleasure filming the scoreboard for the last 4 seconds of PI's whalloping win over the Stearns Minutemen, breaking their long win streak. I believe both teams, deep in the season, were undefeated.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-04-2007
Steve Sutter....Did you know that you and I are bidding on the same item on eBay? We should talk about this. If you'd like, call me at the office or make a visit anytime soon. BTW, I have a good collection of WAGM photos, most of them from the '50's and '60's. You can view them anytime....dgPI06-04-2007
Meta, I believe that you are correct.....Dick Myer was the voice of the IGA commercials. We used to practice panning the cameras from side to side and up and down. The last thing WAGM wanted was to cause viewers to have motion sickness watching live commercials!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.06-04-2007
Caribou, great "County" town. Former LAFB ('66-'68) and swear the best pizza I ever had was at Frederick's. Went back a couple of years ago, downtown sure has changed (traffic wise). Still 'bou city though. Hope to get back this fall and visit the base and the fine town of Caribou again.Russ Webber06-04-2007
HI Ron, I, too, worked at WAGM TV back in the '60's...what fun. Didn't Dick Myer do the IGA commercials? He was such an enthusiastic employee. Buzzy Shields, Gordon Dunn, Al Willette Milton Joy, Dick Marshall and Ron Madore made up the advertising dept. Jim Nevers and his mom, Chris Girard together with Al Chasse and Dale Jardine took care of the film dept. Wow, has the technology ever changed since the good ole days!MetaPI06-04-2007
I also worked for WAGM as a cameraman. It was there that I met Eddie Hews. He hired me to work on his farm picking rocks, roguing, etc. He was a great boss. I worked for him in the fall, also, while I was at UMPI. Does anyone remember the live IGA commercials? We would run a camera taking shots of "great food" while text was played over the air. That type of commercial isn't used today.RonMass06-04-2007
Steve Sutter...Eddie Hews went from his "Today in Agriculture" show at WAGM to a post with the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. He has since retired from government service, and he and his wife are living back in PI.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs06-03-2007
One of the best "voices" WAGM radio ever had (in my opinion) was John Logan.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-03-2007
Paul, I think brother Jim is really looking ahead the 60th reunion is still 4 years away. . lordy that sounds unreal. we'll probably be hobbling around with our walkers or in a wheel chair by then. I saw cousin Nate Churchill at Bert and Carlene's a couple years ago, not in real good health, It was great to chat with him, maybe I'll see him there in August.Mona06-03-2007
Another guy that worked as an announcer at WAGM TV when Dewey was there was Ralph Bickford from the Houlton area,I believe. Red Hughes had a sportsman show during that time. The cameras were cast-offs from WABI or some other Hildreth station at the time.bootfoot06-03-2007
On a riverfront walk through of my "back yard" today, I saw that fiddleheads are now three-foot ferns. It was almost like they were laughing at me. I got the last laugh, though, a single serving of the stragglers that I'll cook up tonite.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-03-2007
Webmaster: when I try and access a picture, the site sends me to the place to subscribe. It does not allow me to use my username and password. Was working up until today. what do you suggest//Charles Hanson06-03-2007
Paul C. I am not aware of your maritial situation so I guess it could mean (divorce). I was referring to our next big High school reunion. By the way, I should be seeing Phil Rundstrom in the next couple of weeks. We are heading to the Phoneix/Scottsdale area and plan on a get together while we are there.jimcFolsom,CA06-03-2007
Hey Jim: I remember some of the names , Dewey Dewitt, Nate Churchill, Bob Thompson and a few others. Reunion< where, when, what for cant think of one at the moment. Is it one for family or school, or wedding, or am i getting another divorce HA< HA< Let me know so I can make plansPaul CSomerset Pa06-03-2007
Charlie, it appears the story is that you simply forgot what your username or password is. I just tried your account and it works fine (good through 3/1/2008). I'll send your login information to you via email shortly. Next time you have a problem you might want to contact me directly instead of jumping to conclusions.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME06-03-2007
Wemaster: Sure was a short year. I subscribed as a permium member a couple of months ago and today I can't view any of the premium areas. What's the story???Charles Hanson06-03-2007
Marilyn, I think the Remember When photos are generated at random, so it's difficult to know exactly which house you mean without seeing it. Any chance you could find the photo in the archive and re-post it?Dan EArlington, MA06-03-2007
On the Remember When section today was a picture of a house and attached building with another large building directly behind it. Is that house located on the right side as you go up the small hill on Mechanic Street? Also what is the large building in back of the house? If that is the Fairgrounds, Is it the same building that displayed peoples artwork during Fair week years ago and possibly still does today?MarilynColchester,Vt06-03-2007
In 1966, I was one of two cameramen at WAGM TV... at age 16! Eddie Hews did agriculture, Wayne Knight sports, Nate Churchill helped out with basketball broadcasts. I expressed an interest in radio announcing. General Manager Keith Fowles chuckled, but Program Director Frank Moffit lent me a tape recorder to practice for audition. Keith was surprised, but had no openings. Clayton Smith hired me the next week at WEGP. Being a high school DJ with Dave Archer and Big Daddy Del Hodgkins was neat.Steve SutterPresque Isle06-03-2007
Hi Paul, Sorry to hear about your health problems. Mona filled you in somewhat regarding the radio station where I spent most of my career. I spent many years at a big Country Music station in Sacramento. I live in Folsom, a suburb of Sacramento. I will always be grateful to WAGM for the start in broadcast. I had a wonderful career and met many intresting people along the way. You may have noticed postings from Dan and DG regarding Wagm. I am trying to supply some names for them from those "old days", but the memory dims except for the likes of Dewey Dewitt. By the way,we will have a really "big" reunion in just a few years. Are you ready?JimcFolsom, CA06-03-2007
Yes Blistered Fingers home is in Sidney, but thet always advertise them as from the Waterville area, I saw the Mueller family at the festival in Fort last July, I enjoyed them, I love family music , like the Libby's etc.Mona06-03-2007
Mona, the bluegrass band is The Mueller Family from the northwest side of Waterville. Blistered Fingers is a group from that area, as well, but Judy says they're from Sidney, -next town downriver on the west side of the Kennebec. The concert this evening was very enjoyable. "They done good!"Waldo L06-02-2007
DG..You are right..the snapping turtle did have a "free rider" on his back of his shell.. it was a thug or blood sucker as I knew em! YUCK!! He was pretty huge..although I was told by a few around this area.. they have seen bigger! BUT..me..I thought he was big enough! Saw a porky pine yesterday too.. but he was to fast for this photographer! Love taken pictures.. hope you all don't mind me sharing some on here.. take care.. enjoy the sun shine in between the rain drops! HAPPY 50th To My Brother, Bernie!! ;-)RuthIsland Falls06-02-2007
Paul, I was just going though one of Momm' keep sake boxes and I found a birth announcement, yours, 1934, she also has some for your children a lot of the family in fact. I will send it to you, I have some other things to send as well.Mona06-02-2007
Paul, Yes Bert Higgins, your father and Ted's father were pretty good buddies, fished and hunted together for years. Cooks florist is still going strong Sid's daughter had run it foe years and she passed away, her daughter has it now. Jim work for a big radio station in Sacramento for many years, KRAK. WaldoIs the bluegrass family from Wterville Blistered Fingers by any chance, I've heard them many times and they always are in Fort for the Blusgrass Festival in July.Mona06-02-2007
Planting is starting to wind down now--only a few more days where everyone will be finished. Photo is from a most beautiful day today in Limestone.Randy SmithPresque Isle06-02-2007
Helps if the picture is there-lol :pCarma06-02-2007
Holy Cow! I've seen snapper before, but nothing like that. That's bigger than the gators down there in Florida, right BC? ;-)smn06-02-2007
:-)coming in to land..........CarmaHollis06-02-2007
Hi cuz> Was just reading the little burp that jim sent. Did he also mwork for a Country and Wester station in Carmichael California? I was just rtrying to think of a lot of people I knew in PI. One was a guy by the name of Bert Higgins who had a garage going into PI on the legt. Also Sid Cook who had a flower shop and used to brodcast the PI basketball games. Had my vocl cords and voice box checked yesterday everything ok, but found out i have {ckd} chronich kidney disease third stage. If it isnt one thing its another.Paul CSomerset Pa06-02-2007
RBS, where in Missouri are you located? At the moment, my wife and I are in Poplar Bluff to catch a Bluegrass performance at the Fisherman's Net this evening by a family from Waterville. They're especially good friends of our daughter and her family. Since we were traveling in this part of the country, -VA, TN, AR..., we diverted here to take in their show.Waldo LibbyTraveling06-02-2007
Looks to me like the snapper has a fresh water mussel attached to him. He simply brought a snack along on his roadtrip. We have lots of snappers in this area, near Mount Monadnock. Lots of swamps and small ponds for them to grow nice and big.DCDublin, NH06-02-2007
Nice photo of the turtle. Does it look like it had a injury to its shell? Anyone remember Hickeys Pond on No. Main Street? Our parents used to take us to see the fish and turtles they had. It was small and located right close to the sidewalk. The balloon fest is here this week-end and of course it has to be raining. When they are able to take off, we usually see a bunch of them as we live close to the fairgrounds. We usually get up to forty balloons. Quite nice to see.MarilynColchester,Vt06-02-2007
Great shot Ruth!! I havent seen one that size before tho! :pCarma06-02-2007
Our visitor on our road yesterday... seen one of these lately??RuthIsland Falls06-02-2007
Randy.. Many thanks for the burlap bags. By the way, I like your response time (just hours)and the "office-delivery" thing. My next request is a bag (a BIG bag)full of $5'S AND $10'S,unmarked,of course,delivered. I owe ya one...DGPI06-02-2007
Mona, if you are older, does that make you wiser? hehehetgbsd06-02-2007
I had to do the search engine boogy to keep up. I didn't remember Rocket Man. Here's a site and now I remember. http://www.rocketmania.com/serials.htmlBobby C.06-01-2007
Gee thanks Jim, but your right, I'm older.Mona06-01-2007
Three actors played Rocket Man. Judd Holdren played a character named Larry Martin. George Wallace wore the flying suit as Commando Cody. And Tristram Coffin played Jeff King, as in "King of the Rocket Men". The sketch is by John Hagner, the founder of the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.Dan EArlington, MA06-01-2007
Ron, Are you channeling Bobby C tonight?Dan EArlington, MA06-01-2007
Dan E. Elton John played Rocket Man...... :rolleyes:RonMass.06-01-2007
Dan...remember Ed Kneeland?DGPI06-01-2007
Jim C... Awfully glad you contacted me. Dan Everett and I are harvesting all the history we can concerning WAGM Radio and TV. We'd like your recollections. We've been in contact with Dewey DeWitt just lately. Has a memory an elephant would envy. Wayne moved out to Iowa (methinks)recently to be closer to his daughters. We also have collected many photos from the old WAGM days thanks to Voscar who celebrated his 80th birthday last summer. Send me your e-mail to my address: rgraves001@maine.rr.com. Dan's also eyeballin' everything tonight....he's as interested as I am. Thanks for contacting us.......DGPI06-01-2007
For DG. Do you have the link for WAGM? If so would you please forward to me. I worked both Wagm radio and TV in the early 60's. Where did Dewey and Wayne go after leaving the county? Also, did you know Ed Kneeland and wife Lil? Ed was a funeral director for Wights and worked the furniture store too. Thanks for any input. by the way, Mona is my older sister. (ha ha)JimcFolsom, CA06-01-2007
Dan...I like the sketch of Rocket Man. Who did it? A secret?DGPI06-01-2007
Mona...Yup, it was Mr.Ed. When Mr. Ed was scheduled to be broadcast, Rocky was down and out and needed a few bucks. He took the job as the voice providing no credits would show that it was he (Rocky Lane)who did the voice. Dan...I have no idea who played Rocket Man. Tell me....DGPI06-01-2007
Okay, DG...Here ya go...an original pencil sketch of Rocket Man...done by a Hollywood stuntman, and given to me by a very special pal. BTW...Mona's right about Mr. Ed. Now, here's one for you? Who played Rocket Man?Dan EArlington, MA06-01-2007
DG, Was that Mr. Ed?Mona06-01-2007
Dan, Meta and BC....ya just gotta love Perez Prado doin' "Patricia". BTW, BC, if you pass up the chance to see a matinee with Meta, you're the world's biggest dummy.... I'd give my eye teeth to go to the theatre in the early afternoon and see the Bowry Boys and/or Superman or even Rocket Man. Rocky Lane would be okay, too. BTW, Rocky Lane was the voice of a famous horse on TV. Anyone with a guess what horse that was?DGPI06-01-2007
didn't have to zoom much on Bill, was in the air along side of them.......enclosed pic is Fort Fairfield....Paul CyrP. Isle06-01-2007
Paul, That's a nice picture of Bill and Diana. You can really zoom in on your target! Nice job! Thanks so much for the great pictures. You even got the moose to pose for you.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.06-01-2007
One of my sisters worked at the concession stand at the Braden back about 1975-1979 or so. She also worked at the Drive-in on the Houlton Road. I remember her coming home smelling like a greasy laden popcorn ball. The stories she had from the Drive in drunks were pretty funny, as well as who used to show up for the X-rated movies at the Braden. She even let me in for free for some of the movies, so don't tell the Bernard brothers that.eyerunsaco06-01-2007
Thung?..I meant thaing.Bobby C.06-01-2007
BOBBY C. you better cut back on the medication! :eek:Gwen06-01-2007
See how they are? (Presque Isle girls). Get you in trouble everytime. I'd like to to these guys again. Saturday afternoon at the movies was a very big thung with us..Twelve cents DG was the first customer at Grant's when it opened.. bought a pack of gum..Reckon he'll be the first at the new Braden? I'd camp out on the street a couple of days before the Grand Opening to beat him out of it. :pBobby C.06-01-2007
Just read about the Braden Threatre re-opening. Would be wonderful for Presque Isle if it did. I worked in the concession there in 1958-1959 and have some great memories of that theatre. Mr and Mrs McGowan ran it then and they were so nice to work for. I also worked for Shorty Lyons from Ashland a few nights when Mr and Mrs McGowan weren't there. One night I turned the popcorn machine on, ran downstairs and to get the syrup for the drink machine and came up to find the place full of smoke and a fire engine in front of the building. Took too long in locating the syrup and the oil over heated. Thought I would be out of a job for sure, but they were very nice about it. Anyway, it would be nice to see the old place alive again!!MarilynColchester,Vt06-01-2007
Bobby, you didn't think that was a sick song when you took me to our 8th grade dance. Remember, it was held in the library at Cunningham? If the Braden theater reopens I'll let you hold my hand! Maybe they'll show some good old westerns & comedies..and, of course, the cartoons!MetaPI06-01-2007
COMers, Check out the first item in the BDN's Aroostook page. Looks like the Braden Theater will re-open!Dan EArlington, MA06-01-2007
Ah, yes! Perez Prado, the Mambo King!Dan EArlington, MA06-01-2007
Meta..I'm way older than you (more than a year a year) cause I didn't start school till I was six and then on top of that Mrs. Mclean held me back a year cause I failed bird Identification class. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White "It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When your true lover comes your way It's cherry pink and apple blossom white The poets say The story goes that once a cherry tree Beside an apple tree did grow And there a boy once met his bride to be Long long ago The boy looked into her eyes, it was a sight to enthrall The breezes joined in their sighs, the blossoms started to fall And as they gently carressed, the lovers looked up to find The branches of the two trees were intertwined And that is why the poets always write If there's a new moon bright above It's cherry pink and apple blossom white When you're in love" Cherry and apple tree getting together? That is one sick song. A crime against nature ..yep..ayuh.. Randy will tell you..He knows about stuff like that. ;-)Bobby C.06-01-2007
Re: 20603 That elevator went from the kitchen to the upstairs bathroom. Certainly looks like it was used to carry people. 3 or 4 people could get in it. If I remember right the person inside operated it.RADNS06-01-2007
apple blossoms, Ginn roadPaul CyrP. Isle06-01-2007
Meta... I have never seen the County so "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" in my life....it's wonderful. For OUR information, the song of the same name debuted on the charts as #1 on April 24, 1955 (as you said) and remained #1 for a record time of 70 days. It was a Prez Prado recording.It was replaced on the 3rd of July of that year by "Rock Around The Clock". That Bill Haley hit went to August 27th for a run of 56 days as #1. I love that music as you do. Betcha Dan E. goes gaga on those two tunes, right? What great and powerful memories associated with those tunes.DGPI06-01-2007
JH ... thanks for the tip on the Presque Isle Memorial Works ledgers offered on ebay. I may bid, if only to learn what my great grandfather's stone cost. His father also rests in the Maysville burying ground (Johnson Cemetery), but, since we can't find a stone, his farming family may have placed a wooden marker.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-31-2007
Well, DG, from this distance all I can remind Bobby of is what is so wonderful here in Aroostook County right now...Bob, remember"It's Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White"...vintage '55, 56? Do You remember...yes I remember"...and dearie, you're NOT older than I!!MetaPI05-31-2007
DG, Thanks for filling in the blank.Dan EArlington, MA05-31-2007
saw this on e-bay Presque Isle....ledgers of the Presque Isle Memorial works.. lists of people who bought headstones for graves 1900s.. no ..Herbie Inman did NOT write this book.. :-)JHWashington05-31-2007
OOPs that should have read that 5 of Hershey's shipments of Kisses were turned away ... that had more then five shipments, I am sure.daisy05-31-2007
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING - that is a topic people need to keep in mind, when reading the paper or watching the tv news; it is the only way that food producers are going to be held responsible for letting the consumer know where their food products are coming from. Two BIG names that are now producing 'old time favorites' in Mexico: FIG NEWTONS by Nabisco; chocolate KISSES by Hershey's. During the month of March, Hershey's five shipments of Kisses were turned back at the Mexican border d/t SALMONELLA being found in the product. Check out the FDA website, where they list by MONTH, then COUNTRY, items that were turned away from entry. Only 1% of products are tested. Feel any safer about your food ??daisymid atlantic05-31-2007
Dan E...... As far as I have been able to tell (speculate), that hole where the Braden Theatre was built in 1950 was part of a hole created by a fire which took a building 1926-27. That building was a bakery and perhaps something else, too. The Brown's Jewelry Store building was erected in just a few years after the fire, but didn't occupy the whole hole. Later, the American Legion had plans to build there, but didn't. Then, of course, along came the Braden Theatre and filled the hole. That's the best I can do.......DGPI05-31-2007
Yes..last Saturday night must have been around midnight,but they had blow guns with little flashlights mounted on them and I couldn't get away from them. I called 911 and they agreed to let me hide in the jail till morning.Bobby C.05-31-2007
Anyone ever seen a squirrel fight like this? :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-31-2007
I'm looking at one of those 1940s parade photos of Main Street. Between the Atlantic Commission offices and the white building which later housed Bunnyland, there seems to be a vacant lot -- or a building obscured by a tractor pulling a float. It's the site where the Braden Theater was later built. I'm curious what had occupied that site before the theater. Perhaps DG or someone knows.Dan EArlington, MA05-31-2007
When we came up 2 years ago it was VERY hot and humid! When we went by Mt. Katahdin it was too hazy to see the mountain, then on the way back to Bangor it was rainy and cloudy so of course we couldnt see it. My fingers are crossed that the weather cooperates this year so I can see it. It looks so beautiful on the webcam! Of course, my husband is from Caribou and keeps telling me how incredibly beautiful it is on a pretty, clear day. As I'm sure you can all tell my mind is NOT on my work today ;-)LeslieRipley, MS05-31-2007
It is suppose to be mostly showers here in Southern Maine for the next 7 days but please dont let it stop you from visiting the Cape Elizabeth area. Even on rainy days the trip is worth it. :-)CarmaHollis05-31-2007
Leslie: I, too, am leaving Sat. for Me. I'm flying to Boston and then driving up after first going along the coast and looking at lighthouses. Hopefully the weather will co-operate. DG: I'll be in PI sometime Monday and will drop by the office Tuesday. If you happen to have an extra copy of your book, please save it for me. I am very grateful for the link to the WAGM evening news show. I watch it every day. Thanks.S.BlanchardNC05-31-2007
Ruth...nice photo of the Hummingbird. Hard to get shots like that since they move so fast. :-)CarmaHollis05-31-2007
DG---Yup. I'm sure I have a few somewhere for you. I'll send my cell # to your email so we can hook up before the weekend. This all sounds kinda suspicious, though....are you going to have Angie make Bobby C. a sportcoat or something out of them to cheer him up?Randy SmithPresque Isle05-31-2007
Randy S.. I need desperately a few burlap bags. Can you help me?DGPI05-31-2007
Arch...I like BC's new fluffy boots. Long ways from army boots, huh? Hope BC ain't contemplating gender reassignment. What's next for BC...pedal pushers. Meta..ya gotta help BC from falling over the edge. Frankly, I'm worried...............DGPI05-31-2007
Carma, I sent you two emails today trying to help you iron our your membership login issues. Did you get them? If not, please email me your phone number and the best time to call. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-31-2007
Arch..I like the boots OK, but the rest ain't me. Nothing matches. That guy needs to get some fashion tips from Alice. Looks like a little CPR might help too.Bobby C.05-31-2007
Steve and Leslie: That's what my wife and I did when we drove from Chicago to Maine as we moved here. After driving 1500 miles, it was so exciting to cross that bridge and enter the beautiful state of Maine. Hopefully, we will never have to cross that bridge again in moving.TracyFort Fairfield05-31-2007
BC at rest with new bootsArch05-31-2007
Steve - that is exactly our plan! We plan on driving all night Friday and all day Saturday and being into CT by Saturday night. Sunday we're going to visit some of the coast and a few lighthouses! I am so excited! I find myself spending most of my work days lately looking at the webcams, lol!LeslieRipley, MS05-31-2007
RAD... Interesting that your father's house had an elevator. The Christie house on the corner had a dumbwaiter which travelled from the basement to Walt's bedroom. It was basically for sending clothes down to be washed. I almost think it stopped in the kitchen. Was you father's elevator a people carrier or like a dumbwaiter?DGPI05-31-2007
Talking about elevators: There was an elevator in my Dad's house right across from the old hospital in PI. It sure looked original ie same age as the house. Dg can researchRADNS05-31-2007
Why am I still having trouble signing in. It says I am not a member :confused: this is getting almost annoying :pCarma05-31-2007
Humming Bird at feeder... My friend has about 10 to 15 hummingbirds come to her feeders right in front of her large window.. I had a lot of fun getting some nice HUMMINGBIRD pictures.. so thought I would share another with you all.. enjoy..RuthIsland Falls05-30-2007
Leslie ... On my trips from Raleigh to the County years ago, I would purposely stay over just short of Maine (in CT). This was so I could cross the Kittery Bridge rested and in daylight. Once over the bridge, it should be a beautiful drive up I-95. And at least three mosquitoes are waiting for you.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-30-2007
Folks, I've been informed by Norma McEntee and Tom Stevens at City Hall that the missing park bench has been recovered. The culprits decided (with a little help from the PIPD) that returning it was the right thing to do and it showed up in the Northeastland's back parking lot this morning and I believe it's now back in its original location on Main St. Looks like Bobby will have a place to stay after all during fair week!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-30-2007
Thanks for the information. I sure hope it turns, hot! LOL, it has been in the upper 80's & 90's down here. Packing for temps 50-90 degrees will be fun, since I have to pack for myself, hubby and 2 little kids! I can't wait for the trip it is so beautiful up that way! We will also get to see ALOT of country, since we are driving the nearly 2000 mile trip, my children are ages 4 yrs and 14 months, so it should be interesting to say the least. Thanks once again for the info :-)LeslieRipley, MS05-30-2007
Leslie, If you're coming to the area from MS, you'd better pack a few long-sleeved tee-shirts and jeans -- aside from last Friday, it's been cool here. Right now, it's 57 degrees with 90% humidity. Some folks like the 50-60's -- not me. I've been freezing for days. And I even start the furnace in the morning. I know, I'm a wimp. Where are those "hot-flashes" when you need them?Norma McEnteePresque Isle05-30-2007
Leslie, For the past month the weather in Maine has been cool, just right, and hot. I'd suggest that you bring things for 50 degrees to 90. The long range forecast Friday - Tuesday is showers and cool weather. I'll bet it turns hot after that. Well, maybe! Have a great time in Aroostook. Take some nice deep breaths of the fresh air!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.05-30-2007
I all! I really enjoy the website! Friday we will be heading up to Caribou for a 2 week stay and I can't wait! What is the weather supposed to be like? I have no clue how to pack, lol! Have a great day everyone! :DLeslieRipley, MS05-30-2007
DG. You're right Dick, my grandfather was responsible for the installation of the elevator in the hotel. He and I were the first to ride it when completed.RBSMo05-30-2007
Thanks so much webmaster....I should have done this along time ago ;-)CarmaHollis05-30-2007
I dont get the good photos like Paul can but I can share my flower garden with you. :-)Carma05-30-2007
Carma, re 20586, you should be all set now. Let me know if you have any problems. Thanks for joining!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-30-2007
Check this out! "The era of tax-free e-mail, Internet shopping and broadband connections could end this fall, if recent proposals in the U.S. Congress prove successful. State and local governments resumed a push to lobby Congress for far-reaching changes on two different fronts: gaining the ability to impose sales taxes on Net shopping, and being able to levy new monthly taxes on DSL and other connections. One senator is even predicting taxes on e-mail." My DSL connection is already loaded with fees and taxes. The slime bags just can't help it ..Can they. We've got a huge obsolete and next to usless bureaucracy out there tryin' grab a buck where ever they can. Any thing that even resembles an attempt at successful free enterprise gets them salivating big time.Bobby C.05-30-2007
Meta... Not to worry about BC...he's chosen one of P.I.'s sidewalk benches to sleep on when in town. Brown bag with a bottle of Thunderbird contained within, plus a bench, plus the smell of bacon eggs cooking coming from Garfield's restaurant, plus the convenience of the hotel's restroom for shaving and cleaning up (and other things). No he's happy on the bench....DGPI05-30-2007
Just finished speaking with some friends and relatives in Houlton and one of them used the word in this context.. "man it was" really rugged (rug ---ged ) for a while" I hadn't heard that one for a while.. will be in Aroostook County in 2 weeks my sister and I.. hope some fiddleheads will be still avaiable? :-)JhTacoma05-30-2007
How long does it take to use member services once you join? :-)CarmaHollis05-30-2007
Are there any rooms or apartments upstairs like over where Marsten's or the Smoke Shop used to be? Maybe I'll stay there when I come up. At any rate I have to be close to a beer store. However, DG's place is pretty close to where Laughlin's used to be..maybe he'll let me park the RV at his place.Bobby C.05-30-2007
RE eagle..that's a Paul Cyr picture. I forgot to comment on it. Hard to get good pictures against the sky like that..at least I never could.Bobby C.05-30-2007
BOBBY... Awesome eagle PICTURE!!Ruth05-30-2007
Paul and Lois, I just finished putting up 10 quarts of fiddlehaeds for Dena. I still have some from last year. I can have some of these if I run out. You'll have to come north to have some.Mona05-30-2007
Gee Paul, I'm glad to see Alice is okay after that visit the other night. The critters didn't seem to pay much attention to her last summer. Perhaps it's because she looks familiar to them after the long winter. Meta, do you really want to extend a night at your home to BC - he sometimes sounds like he's still that young lad from long ago :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey05-30-2007
I remember taking my bike down to Larry's to get it fixed.. (bent wheel) I could fix everything else myself but a bent wheel required stuff I didn't have. I had a JC Higgens from Sears everybody from Main Street had one of them American "Tanks" (Lots of Monarchs) but the kids up on the "hill" had "English" bikes which we thought were very cool but too expensive for us and too fragile for the Main Street crowd. The new park bench should go right out in front of the webcam so I can keep an eye on it.Bobby C.05-30-2007
Yep, ur right about the elevator in Larry's. We used it to move bicycles down to the repair shop which was in the cellar. I believe it had a cable to switch it from up to down.C HansonCalfornia05-30-2007
Daisy, There were a lot of gremlins in yesterday's BDN. The proofreader also didn't catch the spelling error in the Freese's headline. Cenntury? But I shouldn't complain. I spelled Freese's wrong in my earlier post.Dan EArlington, MA05-30-2007
Dan E, it was a good thing you posted the web site, b/c when I typed it into a search engine ... it went nowhere useful. when I tried to search the BDN .. nothing! Frustration and failure, if you hadn't noted the site and article.daisy05-30-2007
Meta.. Hmmm, just wondering which place BC would choose.....mine, yours, Pete's or Ralph's. Probably not mine nor Ralph's nor Pete's. Guess whose place that leaves? Shame on him.....If he acts up, send him out on his ear to the nearest flea bag flophouse........DGPI05-30-2007
Chip Hanson... Wight's opened for business in the store which still stands in 1920. Didn't know they had an elevator, but makes lots of sense. The block built by Lou Bean on the corner of Hall and Main in 1915 (where the bowling alley has been for many years)was built with an elevator. Same elevator Larry Goldsmith used in his store. The elevator in the Northeastland wasn't there until the early 1950's (so I'm told). It was Fred Cliff, Bobby Somerville's grandfather, who, as a director of the hotel, was responsible for the installation. RBS...........If you're still tuning in, confirm what I just said as truth or fiction. By the way, in my new book, "A Walk Through History", the Bean Block (1915) is discussed in length. Its history is interesting, to say the least. (I'm now shamelessly advertising the book. Does that automatically send me to HELL when it's time?)DGPI05-30-2007
Daisy .. best bait we ever used was on chunk of a red Maine hotdog!!JHTacoma05-30-2007
The old hospital which is now city hall had an elevator and it was just replaced a couple years ago with an upto date model, no more grtaed door. And Meta, one day your father was in it going to the third floor and there was smoke in there it stopped between floors and they got Joe out through the top.Mona05-29-2007
RE: PI Elevator...Wight's furniture store had one and my grandfather was the only one who knew how to fix it when it went down (no pun intended). When was Wight's store built? DG??C Hanson05-29-2007
Bobby C.--we gotcha covered too. We will stuff potato sacks with sprouted potatoes so you can at least lay down in comfort on them when fair time comes. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle05-29-2007
Rebecca re 20535 looks like she's got it together again, caught this young dude trying to hustle her off to the prom, not sure about any eau de san bon, Bobby, there's room in the gazebo if they don't get the bench back, you could make lots of friends back there.........Paul CyrP. Isle05-29-2007
Meta, That's a great story. I remember the Freese's elevators, too. They were the first ones I had ever seen -- except for the movies! I figured Freese's had to be a big deal because the elevators had operators. Was the first elevator in Presque Isle the one in the Northeastland? I think it's still in use.Dan EArlington, MA05-29-2007
Oh Bobby, poor baby...you know you always have a room in PI...my house, DG's, Ethel & Pete's, Ralph W. and Janice..and I could go on and on... Don't forget your ROOTS!!MetaPI05-29-2007
Dan, don't know if you remember me or not..class of '59. Freese's Dept. Store has fond memories for me. My mother, Anna (Hansen) Gagnon worked in Bangor from the time she was 16 (1926) as a domestic for the Chapin family until she married my dad (Joe) in 1935. She told us so many stories about Bangor in those days and Freese's was a really BIG deal then. My Aunt lived in Bangor (where dad met mom) and for years our big trip was to Bangor and always a trip to Freese's Dept. Store. It was a LONG trip down the "old road" to Bangor...and the elevator was a really big deal! I'm sure glad I wasn't at the top of the observatory tower on the new Narrows Bridge this weekend...it failed at the bottom (thank goodness). My daughter and her family went up there on Sunday! It's fun to see your posts on COM.Meta GPI05-29-2007
They got to get that park bench back or I won'y have a place to sleep during Fair week. This is bad.Bobby C.05-29-2007
KBS, yep, I was contacted by the PIPD today to see if the COM webcams could shed any light on who ripped up and stole a park bench off Main st this weekend. Apparently it gave them a lead! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-29-2007
Webmaster; or is crime stopper? The news was just on and COM is helping solve a thief on main st. with the web cams. Can be reviewed at wagmtv.com evening news.KBSPI05-29-2007
Probably "Meet me at Winnies", for me it was JohnsArch05-29-2007
A nice piece by Wayne Reilly in today's Bangor Daily News about the heyday of Freeses's Department Store. http://bangordailynews.com/news/t/news.aspx?articleid=150332&zoneid=224 The phrase "Meet me at Freese's" causes me to wonder what the equivalent Presque Isle phrase might have been in those days? Green's? The Northeastland? Somewhere else?Dan EArlington, MA05-29-2007
HMMM BC Chocolate Koolaide pickles and beer, sounds almost as combustible as pickled eggs and beer fresh from the brewery. (green) :DArch05-29-2007
I will have to write send 100 times on the black board after class.KBSPI05-29-2007
Second PicKBSPI05-29-2007
Here is one of DG's pictures of the Graves home. Will sent the second next. DG told me he sent three but I only received two. KBS :DKBSPI05-29-2007
DG, the only mistake I recognized was my own!! :D I was hospitalized waiting for my son's birth, was sent home for two weeks, then he was born in the NEW hospital ... TAMC ... ;-) Foot-in-mouth again.daisy05-29-2007
Is that JH with the LARGE fish our very own COMer Judy Hardy out in Washington state? Lord have mercy woman, did you have to clean and bake that creature? Tell me it was a catch and release. :Ddaisy05-29-2007
Up at the Lake? Looks more like my main place ..Arch ..jest how I like it..you see, the chair is worth more than the house..but the land and location? Well now..that's priceless. KOOLADE pickles to yah Arch...do they have chocolate Koolade? Chocolate Koolade pickles and beer. I'm sendin' that in to Emeril Lagasse.Bobby C.05-29-2007
BC I sure am glad you got a new chair for your sitting porch up at the lake. ;-)Arch05-29-2007
Here is a picture of the cherry flavored onesJH05-29-2007
JH That is a small fish, must be live bait Eh. ;-)Arch05-29-2007
Have any of you COMERS ever heard of or had KOOLADE pickles?? now kidding they are all the rage out here and are delicious!JH05-29-2007
Daisy...Thanks for reading. If you find any mistakes (POTENTIAL mistakes, I mean),let me know and we'll negotiate.DGPI05-29-2007
I just rec'd my copy of DG's newest book. It is a trip down memory lane. ;-) Certainly jogging my memory a lot more then the first book!! The old hospital where my first child was born in 1960, I was housed on sun porch on 3rd floor; Gouldville School where my two oldest attended elementary school (one graduated in 1978 - the second in 1982 - from Lake Region High School), where they got a good dose of basics! Glad you were 'on a roll,' DG. Voscar's pictoral catalog contains so much of Aroostook's history - it is a barely scratched gold mine!!daisymid atlantic05-29-2007
#20540 Louise, The potato house I am not sure who owned it,, it was between the Porter family's homes from what I hear... No, I don't know the Qualey's you mentioned..Paul Qualey drives one of our buses, we've only been here since 1996 so alot we don't know.. course..not to mention there are LOTS of Qualeys in Sherman lol Take care.. Have good day...RuthIsland Falls05-29-2007
BC, thanks for the info. :-)KBSPI05-29-2007
KBS..DG must be at the office now..He had the Yahoo address for about ten minutes. ;-) The new address is rgraves001@maine.rr.comBobby C.05-29-2007
DG Sent you an email last night. It was to your yahoo address, is that the right one? KBS :rolleyes:KBSPI05-29-2007
smn....Greg Graves and I are only thinly related. Steve Sutter.....You e-mailed me. It's not clear what you want. A few photos of the fire? If KBS would e-mail me, I could post a few fire photos....DGPI05-29-2007
Are DG and Greg related? Was anyone hurt in the fire? This had to be terrible to witness and more terrible to see everything one has go up in smoke. How devastating!!!smn05-29-2007
Daisy Do as last message, I just found that the whole dang thing is open. I am reading the Bangor Whig and Courier at the moment. GR8Arch05-29-2007
Daisy It worked for me again just now so you are not doing something right. HMMM On the page that comes up on that link, look for the line that says "Browse our collections View All" click on View All and then click on the ones that are marked free. The draft registration is not marked free but it worked for me.Arch05-28-2007
Ruth,whose potato house burned on the Sherman RD? We are flying in to Bangor on thursday for two weeks in Sherman, You probably know John and Patty Qualey,Can't wait to get there,looks like you have had good weather the past week, guess everyone is planting potatoes now,nice to see someone from that area on the com.LouiseFlorida05-28-2007
Mona: Dont know for sure. The way gas is I think this winter will be the last for us going to flordia for a couple of year besides the rent jumped 400.00 a month for next year. will miss those four months met a lot of friends and had a good time. Lois and I are chairman of the Hawaiian Feastival this coming February. Well got to get some sleep, doctors app tomorrow at VA also friday supposed to have vocal cords checked loesing voice.Paul CPA05-28-2007
SO sad to hear about Greg Grave's home total loss... I can't imagine,, since we have been here in Island Falls.. at least 3 families have had that kind of loss..new house too... huge to boot.. I wish the family the best during this awful time in their life. A potato house here on Sherman RD. burnt yesterday too...RuthIsland Falls05-28-2007
Hey Arch, I tried your posted web site for military records, but got no where. There were lots of invites to join though!daisy05-28-2007
KBS... I attended the fire and photographed it. A true tragedy...everything lost. Send me your e-mail at rgraves001@maine.rr.com and I'll send you a few photos which you then can post on COM for me.....DGPI05-28-2007
Hi Mona :D Paul, I would like to know what Mr Racoon did to Alice? Man they can't keep their little paws off her this year. Did she purchase some perfume?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey05-28-2007
Meta: thanks for the response.OBMO05-28-2007
Paul. Not a good ending to your camping trip, I understand that happens every now and then. The only parade Washburn has now is during the August Festval. When are you coming for that again?Mona05-28-2007
To OB in MO...the American Legion Vets were at the Legion Hall at 4 am this morning to get the flags but it was raining hard and the wind was blowing. They can't put the flags out in that weather because they would get damaged.MetaPI05-28-2007
Mona: Just got back from camping. Was remembering memorial days in Washburn, when they had the parades, Bev used to play tape in the cementary and Jo Ann played echo. Had a good weekend camping excep knocked the back window outof my pickup when backing the fifthwheel into the drive way. Turned too sharp and the corner of the camper punched out the glass.Paul CSomerset Pa05-28-2007
There was a bad fire in Presque Isle last evening, and Greg Graves (one of the Graves Shop and Save) house burnt to the ground. This home was only a few years old, located on Windy Hill off the Center Line Rd. I have not received any info about what happened. I could see the fire from where I live. Hopefully no one was hurt.KBSPI05-28-2007
My "Something-dendrums" (sp) are starting to bloom.Carma05-28-2007
I havent received any email photos from Paul...hope everything is alright. It's almost like an addiction...if I dont get them...I feel strange...lol :-)CarmaHollis05-28-2007
Nice parade. Couldn't hear the music from here, but thank you for making this available to us from a far. :-)smn05-28-2007
The only big barn I remember right along the main part of Crouseville was the Abram Crouse place.Mona05-28-2007
http://www.talkingproud.us/Culture020705.htmlBobby C.05-28-2007
Where are the flags that should be on Main Street?OBMO05-28-2007
I bet Arch or his wife would know who owned what buildings in Crouseville. Are you awake yet, Arch?daisy05-28-2007
I wonder who owned the large barn in the left of the picture???RonMass.05-28-2007
penny postcard of long agoJH05-28-2007
BC Sounds like you went and had a checkup at when you took the car in for an oil change. I will bet it was a group, Drs. Manny, Moe and Jack.Arch05-27-2007
Arch ..I axed the doctor what wuz wrong with me and he said I'd been around too long and I had hot tires and low fuel and I was driving old equipment.. That's the last time I'll go to that guy.Bobby C.05-27-2007
God Arch! If I had Raids on top of everything else I don't think they would put up with me here no more.Bobby C,05-27-2007
Jeez BC Sorry about the ahdh thingie, I hope you dont get RAIDS to go along with that cause it will be a mess. :DArch05-27-2007
DG I would have e-mailed you long and detailed instructions on the camera thing but i figger you wouldn't read them and I'm worse than you are..I'm always tapping my fingers and saying,to people, "Jeeeeze! Dang! How long iz this process gonna take!?" Then before I can find out anything I grab my hat and leave. I think I got ahdh ur whatever.Bobby C.05-27-2007
DG If your camera has a memory card and your computer has a card reader you are in luck. Or if you have the cord that goes between the camera and computer. If you have either one of those all you have to do is save the pic to a folder that you can remember (I use the desktop) and hit browse above where you put in your message and Viola.Arch05-27-2007
DG..If there is a slot on your printer or your computer for your camera card you can transfer the pictures to the computer and then to the Crown..if not then get a camera card usb device and plug it in to a usb slot on your computer..then put the camera card in that device ect... Last resort (with which you are expert at) is to go get the pictures put on a disk and then transfer them. By the way..I liked this one..ThanksBobby C.05-27-2007
Viewers....I need help! Don't know how to post a photo from my camera to COM. Help!DGPI05-27-2007
MILITARY RECORDS If anyone had a relative in WW1 you can find their draft registration card if you follow this link and click through. I found my Grandfather McDougals card. This link is only going to be open for free until June 5th. If you work this link you can find bunches of stuff from paper records to old news reels. This is not all years of WWII and almost no Korean War. it is a teaser to get people to sign up for the service. It is still GR8 http://www.ancestry.com/Arch05-27-2007
The thing that I found that works best on Fire ants.. well ants in general.. is manufactured by S. King.. it is called Aardvark Spray.. hard to find tho.. ;-)Jh05-27-2007
msn..Sometimes we'll have a couple of days when it is cooler here than in the County.I just took advantage of that fact to post the picture. Re fire ants Someone down told me grits would kill fire ants.. spread them around the mounds..the fire ants carry them down into the nest and eat them ..the grits swell and the ants explode..do you believe that?Bobby C.05-27-2007
Bobby, it looked like you had warm weather down there too. What's the temp today? What did you say would chase the fire ants?smn05-27-2007
I think this is the reason it was much hotter in PI than here in Florida..your sun is much bigger than ours. I think this increase in temperature can mostly mostly be attibuted to a perception or expectation induced by Paul's pictures. If you would like it to be cooler don't look at his pictures of that gigantic Sun and if you want to feel better all around..drink beer and don't watch the news.Bobby C.05-27-2007
Yesterday's 91 degrees in Caribou topped the 1950 record of 87.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-26-2007
Oh, Oh, my mail was rejected so guess I'll post this here. Hello Paul Cyr, Just want to say thank you for the beautiful photos. How lucky those of you are who were able to remain in Aroostook County. I've been gone a long time and now live in South Florida, but now find that a big part of my heart stayed in "The County." Also want to mention how I smiled when I saw your friends name, "Ken Lamb", as my 11 year old grandson is also named Kenneth Lamb. His dad is from Philadelphia. Again, I thank you for the photos you post and email to me. You do a great job that is very much appreciated.Donna Soucie BaliusSoutheast Florida05-26-2007
Daisy, Some of us have to work for a living and can't just audit the web all day like others. I will review yesterday's posts and see what I can find. Thank you for your kindness. :-)smn05-26-2007
The parade schedules were posted on this site yesterday - 5/25 - by this COMer ... read up, folks!! :eek:daisy05-26-2007
What time does the local parade start? Is it today or Monday? ;-)smn05-26-2007
Webmaster are you eventually going to get the mars hill live cam on Internet Explorer.???????Brenda05-26-2007
I see it is a nice warm sunny day up there in Presque Isle. What a way to start the Memorial Day weekend.. are they haveing a parade I always looked forward to that. Have a great weekend everyone...Brenda05-26-2007
FLM, We also live in Vermont and attended the Addison County Fair last August and watched a older gentleman fire up what we believe is a JD Stationary Engine and they were showing how to saw rough boards from a huge piece of wood. It was spitting and sputtering but keep on a chugging. Really interesting to watch the whole process. Paul Cyr: You did it again!! Totally amazed me with your two sunset pictures. They were so awesome. How about making up a calendar of your prints? I am sure they would go like hotcakes.MarilynColchester, Vt05-25-2007
GRowing up in the 50's and 60's in PI, my grandfather had an old JD stationary engine. It was what you fellas call a "one lunger." He used it about once each year to saw wood with a drag saw and table. It had two huge flywheels on either side one with a pully for the huge belt that ran to the saw table. When he would fire it up people of all ages came from miles around to watch and listen to the "hit and miss" sound of the engine. We were told then that it was very rare and no parts could be found to restore it. Later while I lived in northern Illinois, I found them to be everywhere at antique tractor and steam power shows. Too bad that one slipped away from us.FLMVT05-25-2007
Arch ... Thanks for the link on "horsepower." I'll save it in case someone puts me on the spot. The first tractor I remember was a 2-cylinder John Deere, and they truly went "put, put."Steve SutterPresque Isle05-25-2007
why all the fuss over the heat. i grew up in pi and lived in maine for 52 yrs. moved to arizona in 99 and just love the heat. i am just now starting to thaw out. love the 100's.dtphx az05-25-2007
Mona Plano is probably 71 mi away and Paris is over 100 mi from me. Both North East.Arch05-25-2007
In that last where it says that "you never get used to it", I guess I should have said "used to the heat"Arch05-25-2007
Arch, I was in east Texas, Paris and another time in Plano. Either place is far to warm for me.Mona05-25-2007
Hi Daisy We are doing well here in TX. As you may know everything is air conditioned so you go from a/c to a/c etc. You never get used to it until you remember thinking "it is a good day in Aroostook if it is not 40F below and the wind aint blowing." We moved because we did not like the cold weather lasting from "Northern Maine Fair and bank your house" until Memorial weekend. MONA I don't know what area of Texas you were in but it is almost as humid here in the Dallas/Fort Worth as it is down on the coast here in TX. The reason for that is the prevailing winds here in the summer are from the south. You can see that trees that are free standing all lean to the North.Arch05-25-2007
Daisy, The only thing making the heat somewhat bearable was the very low humity, I found the heat in texas much dryer, One of my daughters lived there at one time. we have such high humity usually, I have to get my air conditioners in before this happens again. Have a nice Holiday everyone, and remember our veterans and all military personel.God Bless them.MonaEaston05-25-2007
I feel your pain, Mona ... high heat is the enemy of those raised in northern climes ... I am not sure how Arch & Mikki survive in Texas! Another piece of info about summer activities in Presque Isle: The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest will take place: August 24/25/26. telephone info: (207) 764-6daisy05-25-2007
Daisy, Sorry about all the typos, some days nothing goes right. I'm trying to edeit before submitting. It is so Hoooot here today mid 90's and I don't do well in the heat, tomoroww 70's, can't wait.Mona05-25-2007
Mapleton's Parade is at 2:00 p.m. Mona, It's all your fault - you started those typos!! ;-)daisy05-25-2007
My Star Herald arrived today - amazing! Memorial Day Events: Presque Isle: Monday - 5/28 @ 10:00 a.m. Mapleton: Monday - 5/28 @ 2:99 p.m. Maine Vets. Mem. Cem. - Lombard Road, Caribou: Monday- 5/28 @ 1:00 p.m.daisymid atlantic05-25-2007
Steve All the tractors that I was familiar with were either 2 cylinder JDs or 4 cylinder Farmalls. Go here for a description of one HP. http://www.web-cars.com/math/horsepower.htmlArch05-25-2007
Arch ... Were any of the VERY first farm tractors one cylinder? And was that where they came up with ONE horsepower?Steve SutterPresque Isle05-25-2007
Have a safe Holiday weekend everyone, thanks for the planting time pictures Randy..Jh05-25-2007
Ron I spoke out of turn on that one lunger, it was actually a two lunger (cylinder) engine. It was a weird motor both in sound and layout. It had a one gallon gas tank to start it and the you shifted over to kerosene or diesel. Here in TX they call them Poppin Johnnies because of the distinctive exhaust sound.Arch05-25-2007
SANDEE - So what year did you graduate from (PIHS?)?Flyrod05-25-2007
Arch, I have heard of one lung John Deere tractors. What does that mean?RonMass.05-25-2007
My favorite bird. Took it thru the livingroom window so it didnt come out too clear. :-)Carma05-25-2007
It was so nice to see Alice yesterday. Better keep the nicer attire on her, those guys! I wish my profile looked like hers :mad: Only a few times here have I seen the sun sitting that close - awesome pic's Paul.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey05-25-2007
Randy That last pic is closer to what we were used to when we were younger.Willard with his one lung John Deeres and every one else with their Farmall Hs and Ms,even a Farmall regular if you knew where to look.Arch05-25-2007
MVC-Thanks for answering my question.OBMO05-25-2007
to marilyn and meta, not the same sandee..........sandee05-25-2007
Arch--re: 20473. Amen to that. Here's one of our machines. UMPI is in the background. :DRandy SmithPresque Isle05-25-2007
daisy---Yes, and a lot of that expensive equipment can only be utilized for 4-5 weeks per year (ie. a planter or harvester). The good news is that, due to better methods and technology, farmers can supply better quality food to everyone for a price that hasn't changed much for 40 years. This is especially amazing since the inputs a farmer needs to grow these crops have increased dramatically during the same time.Randy SmithPresque Isle05-25-2007
To Sandee - No, not 1958, I graduated from PIHS in 1968PAC05-25-2007
I bet the guy running the regular size tractor feels picked on. :-)Arch05-25-2007
Randy, How much money do you think is setting in that field in the form of equipment??? Some of the farmers who were in business back in the 30s/40s/50s/60s must be turning in their graves with the cost of farming in the 21rst Century. :-(daisy05-24-2007
Whoops...posted the wrong picture. That was a bit out of focus...Sorry.Randy SmithPresque Isle05-24-2007
Nice day today...summer has arrived.Randy SmithPresque Isle05-24-2007
More from tonight.Randy SmithPresque Isle05-24-2007
Planting is progressing now that the temps are better! Photo is tonight on the Centerline road in Presque Isle.Randy SmithPresque Isle05-24-2007
hey, Bobby C., we are both slipping re: 20463 ... those were PAW PRINTS not hand prints! ;-)daisy05-24-2007
Sandee: I have wondered also if you are the same Sandee that was a friend of mine in high school. I graduated in "58" and knew you dated Ronnie C. I will know for sure if your the right Sandee if you remember a certain late night trip to Portage Lake. We worked together at the Snack Bar on Mapleton Road.MarilynColchester, Vt05-24-2007
I was by the Fairmont cemetery in the past couple of days can't remember which day but it was this week and there were some men putting flags on the graves of the vets. I think that it looks so good to see that. We should remember all that has served this country in what ever way that they did. God bless them all.MVCBlaine05-24-2007
Do they put anything on the Veterans graves on the cemetary on the Houlton road for Memorial Day? Just wondering if anyone might know.obmo05-24-2007
Daisy..yes either males ur they got a medical degree. Maybe both.Bobby C.05-24-2007
Sandee...did YOU graduate from PIHS class of '58? COM heard from Ron Condon and I asked him if he graduated same year...if so, I knew you both..(maiden name Carter?) Just trying to put two and two together...Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyPI05-24-2007
Re: 20458 Bobby C, ya' think those were males? I mean look at where the handprints are!daisy05-24-2007
Paul, Yes it was Cathy and her husband Kevin, their daughter has moved there, yes sheis Murray's daughter. They were here for Mom's ninetith birthday and Cathy was here some time after that for a week. I put a little bouquet on your sisters grave today along with all my folks. It was 83 here today. Not doing anything over the week end as far as I know now.Mona05-24-2007
Hi cuz. Just read about the trip that jim took. Was kathy the one that was up to see you and tenlee a few years ago? I think Murray was her father and her name was Hunneycut but not 100 percent sure. Wat u doing for memorial weekend? Lois and I are going camping at a place called Hickory Hollow campground. Long trip about four miles from the house. DONT HAVE TO USE TOO MUCH GAS. HA HAPaul C.Somerset Pa05-24-2007
Alice The crew was walking all over her last year..now it looks like they got some respect...see what a difference nice clothes and a good hand make?Bobby C.05-24-2007
They identified the decomposed found body behind Cowlett's as Tela Hart, So sad..BUT good family can put her to rest.Still no findings on the 3 year old in Fort Fairfield though. Thats really sad! Just thought I would share this.......bittersweet news...RuthIsland Falls Maine:-)05-24-2007
Bobby C. and Flyrod, Thanks for the chuckle as I eat my soup and catch up on the COM this afternoon.Kim C. Murchison05-24-2007
SANDEE..... I'm guessing yur not a Reiki therapist :mad:FLYROD05-24-2007
daisy/Rebecca, your very welcome, I enjoy showing people who don't have time or the ability to see whats all around us up here........Alice is back........Paul CyrP. Isle05-24-2007
Sandi, Being a member doesn't insure an answer iether, so , there are a few on here apparently lived near each other growing up and they tend to ignore comments from others, hang i there and hopefully someone will acknowledge your comments.Mona05-24-2007
Sandee..pac didn't graduate from high school in the county ..she only went as far as her Sophmore year and then was accepted into the Berkley school of music in Boston. From there she went straight to Nashville the music capital of the wurld where she bacame a lawyer for the Recording Artists of America and a part time rock star. She don't like to talk about it tho.Bobby C.05-24-2007
ITS LOOKS LIKE IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER NO ONE WANTS TO HEAR A COMMENT OR QUESTION.THATS NOT BEING VERY FRIENDLY. WELL EXCUSE ME, I WONT BOTHER TO ASK AGAIN.sandee05-24-2007
A big echo of Daisy's post to you Paul!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska05-24-2007
Paul Cyr, I just finished cleaning out my message in-box; I was reviewing all the pics you forward to my address on a regular basis. Thank you hardly covers what I feel, when I look at pics from home. It gives me hope that in this world filled with the horror stories of war, robberies & murders, man's inhumanity to man on a daily basis ... in all of that, there is still a place where the beauty of nature is present for anyone taking the time to look. Thank you.daisy05-24-2007
A couple of stories in the Washington Post today about the National Geographic Geography Bee that conluded yesterday. The young winner is a 14 year old girl who is being homeschooled ... she studied 4 hrs +/- each day for a year ... who says that young folks don't have what it takes anymore ? There is a lovely picture of the winner hugging her grandmother, after the announcement. That photo alone is worth a look at the Post ... obvious love btwn the two women. Nice news story for a change.daisymid atlantic05-24-2007
Jim, According to the paper today, Cindy Blodgett is the new coach for the University of Maines womens baskett ball team. Hope she does well there, she sure was good as a player for them. Even though she didn't go far in Sacramento.Mona05-24-2007
BMcD - there was a movie filmed in PI and released in 1970. I did not see it but I heard a great deal about it from a colleague that was involved in the production of it. It was a locally-produced and directed, low-budget X-rated film, Love and Kisses. It didn't win any oscars. The film premiered at the Braden Theater. A number of prominent local citizens were surprised to see that the WAGM news crew was there filming (it was before videotape) the crowd as they left the theater. It was shown on the news the following night. You can read more about the cast and crew at this site. http:// movies (dot)yahoo (dot) com (slash) movie (slash)1809373298 (slash)castGuestPI05-23-2007
Hey Jim, Was wondering how your trip went, glad to hear that all went well. Going to have summer here again tomorrow, we had two summer days a couple weeks ago. Talk to you soon.Mona05-23-2007
Paul C & Mona. Spent last weekend in Portland, Oregon with daughter Vicki and our niece Cathy who was visiting from N.C.along with her hubby and daughter. Had great weather and wonderful Pacific Northwest oysters on the half shell. Came back through Oregon on Monday and saw daughters and grandkids in Sothern Oregon. Big news here are the whales here in the Sacramento River. Some real alarm expressed by experts today regarding their health.jimcFolsom, CA05-23-2007
TO PAC DID YOU GRADUATE IN 1958 FROM PIHSSANDEE05-23-2007
Kim - No plans to go to Maine this year although would love to. My class reunion is next year, would like to go, so hoping that I can. I love Maine in the summer. Where is SPT - miss his posts on here.pacTN05-23-2007
Re: movies filmed in Maine. Last night the movie, Thinner based on Stephen King's book, was on HBO. Of course he had a small bit part in it as always. I was thinking most of his movies were filmed in Maine. You sure can tell when they are. I've discovered something new. You can watch WAGM News on-line! It's kind of neat!connie c.CA05-23-2007
BMcD Follow this link to movies filmed in Maine http://portlandme.about.com/library/weekly/aatpmovies.htmArch05-23-2007
Kim - Is that Cal Ripken ?!! :p I was up in PI this past weekend and friends had jotted down 16 different species of birds they saw on Saturday morning in their yard! I got most, but they had a few that weren't the "Usual suspects". One was a pair of cardinals. They had out sliced oranges, like your photo, and were HOPING for results.FLYROD05-23-2007
Check out the summary of tonight's 8:00 pm EDT John Wayne movie on TCM. The movie is "Island in the Sky," and the summary speaks of Presque Island, Maine, intitally and at the end, Presque Isle. Has a movie ever been made in PI?BMcDBaltimore05-23-2007
Hope I got this picture to post. I have balitmore orioles for about 3 weeks every spring. They are so pretty.Kim05-23-2007
Rob Bull, no my husbands name is Steve. He originally is from Mars Hill, but moved to PI around 76' when he was going into High School. PAC, Happy Birthday (a day or so late). Are you coming to Maine for a visit this year? I know Joyce would love to see you.Kim C. MurchisonScarborough, ME05-23-2007
Kim Murchison : Is your husbands name Dave ? Just wondering as Dave Murchison lives here near Silver Lake and has a home in Scarboro also .Rob BullLee , Maine05-23-2007
PAC Gelukkige Verjaardag Arch and MikkiArch05-22-2007
Happy Birthday pac !Bobby C.05-22-2007
Re: Ron Condon, #20342...remember you if you graduated PIHS '58..lived on the corner of Cedar St. & Dupont Drive? ZATT YOU? Happy that you jumped into this madness called Crown of Maine..it's fun, informative, silly at times..but that's what PI is all about. Glad you found your way back "home"...Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyPI05-22-2007
Not much activity on here today. Well... Happy Birthday to me!!! :D Thanks, VH. On my recent trip to Texas, I made the dumb mistake of buying fiddleheads at Whole Foods. I knew they did not look that good and there was no price on them, but I got them anyway. They weren't too bad with butter and vinegar but they sure were not like the real thing from Aroostook. I should have known better than to buy fiddleheads in Texas. :eek: But we ate them - good thing, they cost an arm and a leg.pac05-22-2007
PAC, Happy "B" day. Hope that it's a great one! vh :-)vhTX05-22-2007
Kim...No thanks. I have one of my own thats been depriving me of sleep for a couple of weeks ;-) Tulips are dying off fast. This one looks like it has fangs. LOL Hey Arch...I used to work at P-service many moons ago and rode to work with Kathy, daughter named summer...any relation? :-)CarmaHollis05-22-2007
:-) Have a wonderful BIRTHDAY!Judy HardyBeautiful Tacoma05-22-2007
Thanks JC! Teresa got me a nice fruit basket - what a great idea! A good day to you also. :-)PAC05-22-2007
Happy Birthday...PAC! Have a great day.JCPI05-22-2007
Kim Murchison: We had a few years of hearing a whipporwill, but ours started singing just before our bedtime and kept it up. I had a awful time trying to sleep and breathe normally. Kept trying to keep up with the darn bird without realizing it. Came close to hyper-ventilating a few times !! Had a huge pilated woodpecker in our yard yesterday and we have a woodchuck living under our shed. Along with the numerous squirrels and chipmunks. New peas and potatoes are great and I also love the baby beets and beet greensMarilynColchester, Vt05-22-2007
Daisy & Carma, I don't have any pictures of the whippoorwill bird, but I could get you a recording of them around 2:30 am every morning at my house. :-)Kim C. MurchisonScarborough, ME05-22-2007
i"m checkin" out your web cameras daily,from the other side of earth!i hope sometime to be there!APOSTOLIDIS MILTOSchios,greece05-22-2007
I have tried so many times in the past to get a HUMMINGBIRD picture! and yesterday I got a great one! Figured I'd share it, Have a great day...RuthIsland Falls05-22-2007
Doreen, Thank you for the information. I will try cooking them like that. Sounds wonderful.RonMass.05-21-2007
Daisy, I am surprised I got the shot because I was taking a picture of this nutty guy while sneaking on the tube feeder. The Towee didnt know I was there but once he realized it he wasnt too long taking off. :-)CarmaHollis05-21-2007
I envy you that visitor, Carma! We had them around our home in Naples, years ago, before lots of folks moved in with cats. We lost all the ground nesters - included brown thrasher, whipporwill; towhee; wood thrush. I am hoping we will have them as visitors, when we return to Maine. I did spot a pileated woodpecker at the top of a tree, during our last visit.daisy05-21-2007
Rufous-sided TowheeCarma05-21-2007
Hey Meredith and Harriett, Maybe for our next Libby family gathering we could have a table of everyone's favorite "Maine dish". I think it would be fun to sample all these interesting dishes everyone is talking about. When I was growing up, the only kinds of potatoes we had to choose from were mashed, mashed or mashed. (Of course we had them with every meal, though) Only the rich folks experimented with food. It may be kind of tough coming up with new potatoes or fiddleheads at that time of year unless someone freezes some soon. Talk to you later.DCNH05-21-2007
Daisy, nope it wasn't me, but I'll google it and take a look.pac05-21-2007
PAC - I believe it was you who encouraged COMers to read Fast Food Nation. Now I want to recommend a book to you: Animals, Vegetables, and Miracles by Barbara Kingsolver. I gave it to my daughter and it is changing the way she buys groceries.daisy05-21-2007
My grandmother would dig dandelions sometimes and cook them for herself.. that is one thing she did not make us eat as she knew we would not like them, but she made us eat most everything else, she was a good cook so most everything was delicious anyway. We would get to acting up at the table and she raised up the butterknife more than once. :eek: Arch, that hash recipe sure brings back memories, Nan made that a lot and it was so good.PACNashville, TN05-21-2007
Mona Watermelon rind, sliced like pickles, after being “pickled”. What a treat as I remember them. How could anything that tastes so bad, before being “pickled”, tastes so good, is beyond me. It must have been the sugar our Mothers used. Umm umm good!AL05-21-2007
Arch, your not telling me anything I don't know. I have introduced 'red flannel hash' to many families that never had the privilege of growing up in Maine. All my chowders,baked beans,green beans,beet greens,and just plain fried potatoes are all made with salt pork. We don't have these dishes all the time, but for family gatherings I use the real thing. I am not from the Presque Isle area, but this site brings back good memories of a great childhood in Maine.MaraveneSarasota05-21-2007
HLB I guess as they say to each his own. I just don't like new potatoes. In fact the only potato other than Russets that comes in my house are yams and that is once a year at Thanksgiving. MARAVENE The only way to make good hash is to fry out salt pork and then throw in your hashed up baked russets. Then you enjoy with new peas or yellow string beans. Also if you want something a little different just throw in some diced buttered beats and you have Red Flannel hash. :DArch05-21-2007
I got fiddleheads at Tendercrop Farm in Newbury last week. I have no idea where they were from. They were pricey, but mmmmm good. The dandelions I got there were too bitter-not like I remember at all. I wouldn't pick them around here--to much in the air that's not good for us!!Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA05-21-2007
Steve, Thanks for the info on the crabapples. I'll get in touch with David this fall. Do any of you out here like watermelon pickles? I make some about every other summer.Mona05-21-2007
New potatoes and peas: don't forget the salt and pepper. I think the pepper is even more important, just a little though. Arch, The new potatoes are gummy in consistancy, but that's how you know they're "new". Too bad you never got into the beauty of that.HLBCT05-21-2007
Ron When you cook the new potatoes and peas, boil the potatoes first and add the peas for the last 5 - 8 minutes. Drain, then add the cream and butter. Bring it to just a low boil and let it sit for a couple of minutes, then serve. Absolutely amazing!!!!DoreenPortsmouth, NH05-21-2007
Salt Pork? No one has mentioned salt pork in the cooking of greens! Even beet greens are better with a little salt pork. I know we're supposed to watch our 'trans fat', etc. but some things can not be subtituted. LOLMaraveneSarasota05-21-2007
Flyrod, nothing like fiddleheads and a mess of trout from the Prestile. My Dad fished there for 75 years and took only those he killed which was usually the limit.C HansonCalifornia05-21-2007
:-) Waiting for the sunCarma05-21-2007
At least the rain was good for something. More of my flowers have bloomed...CarmaHollis05-21-2007
Hi BC My favorite was new peas, especially the ones that were gotten by midnight requisition. Errr ahhhh picked by hand, you know what I mean.Arch05-21-2007
These go very good with fiddleheads!FLYROD05-21-2007
Arch..re glue taste. I used to eat that white glue we had in school so I REALLY like new potatoes but the ones they sell as new in the store aren't really new or as good as the ones where you go out in the field and pull up the plnt and shake 'em loose and put them in a sack and run..Bobby C.05-21-2007
Mona, call my brother, David, about crabapples. We have a very large tree that produces myriads of apples every other year. I don't know which year this is, but he'll know, and I'm sure he'll be more than happy to get rid of them this fall. He still lives at the home place out on the Houlton Rd. The number is under Richard Blanchard.S.BlanchardNC05-21-2007
Chip H.... I'll send you a book now...pay later. Signed? Does the office have your mailing address? Send Peggy your address at lensusa@mfx.net ThanksDGPI05-21-2007
I guess it's time to got to bed, I just read my entry and what a mess I made of that hope you can figure it out, one word is rinse, not rise and it's brownsugar not nuger, I just got home from Tim Hortons, must have been the coffee.Mona05-20-2007
Marlyn, I always made craballpel pickles, but I can't get the apples anymore, used to but them at Graves but haven't seen the for awhile, my family loved them To cook danelions so there not bitter first cook the ni water witha bit of baking soda, drain and rise and cook them in salted water. I still make myself a brownugar sandwich every now and then. and i like sandwich spread, a frien gave me a recipe to make it, very good, and I'm getting hungry with all this food talk, we sure had some good things to eat growing up and I've passed on these to my daughters.Mona05-20-2007
Dandelion greens, choke cherry jelly sandwich spread, mayonnaise or salad dressing sandwiches. I was brought up on that stuff. I went in the Army in 61, that was the last year my Mother canned and she canned 300 and ? jars. Every one talks about new potatoes, Yuck I say. They are gummy gluie yuck. Everyone thinks that they have to be cooked in the skin, nowayno as they say down here. I just dont agree on that delicacy at all.Arch05-20-2007
Myrna, You just brought back a great memory of my Grandmother Walton when you mentioned Crab Apple Pickles. I loved them with a passion. Would give a lot to have some of her canned goods now, but unfortunately she is no longer with us. Did anyone out there also grow up with brown sugar and butter sandwiches or sandwich spread sandwiches? I used to love them, but haven't had one in years.MarilynColchester, Vt05-20-2007
Todays question about dandy Lions, I dont like the taste of them. Tastes like Moxie. I do like pig weed thou. I think the proper name is Lambs QuarterDick delong05-20-2007
Dandelions are a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. They were brought here by the Europeans because of their vitamins. They are not native to North America. The name comes from the French "Dent de Lion" which means lion's tooth because of their sharp "teeth". Nana always picked or dug them before they flowered. She said they were too bitter after the flowers appeared.RonMass05-20-2007
Meredith - I learned about pigweed as an adult, but never ate any growing up that I remember. Had plenty of dandelions, though. My Dad liked them with vinegar and butter, so that's how I learned to eat them. Now, I think I might skip the vinegar. We had plenty of choke cherry jelly, and it was great! How about candied crab apples? I remember Mom canned those with whole cloves and when you took one out of the jar after they had been canned, the peel came falling off and it was soooo good! We did, in fact, pretty much live off the land. :-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-20-2007
Did anyone eat pigweeds as kids? I don't know what the real name of that weed is but I always thought it tasted a lot like spinach. We loved them. They were best when they were young and tender. There were lots of them in garden spots. Like spinach, you had to pick a lot to make it amount to much. Did anyone make choke cherry jelly? We had that too and thought it was really great stuff. Boy, I guess my mother could make a meal out of anything that grew. I remember when she even tried to make glad bulbs edible. YUCK! She also tried flowering crab apple tree berries too. That didn't fly at all. But we all lived and have most of our brain cells. Well, I suppose that's questionable! :eek:Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.05-20-2007
I don't know what happened to my last entry, kind of mixed up. As for the greens and spray I think they are ok after such a deep freeze here. It's a concern with the wild strawberries as well because they are spraying by then. Thtas one reason we have such a high rate of cancer in the county. I wish they would ban aerial spraying. I know this won't set well with our farmers, but it's really disgusting stuff.Mona05-20-2007
Marilyn, re 20385 this bear was on the edge of a potato field (eating dandelion greens) off 1a just before going into fort, doubtful she'd ever been to my place (east side of P. Isle) and maybe its because I hadn't been close to one in a while but she looked exceptionally well fed, they look even bigger when I'm on foot and too far from my truck !! appreciate your comments.......Paul CyrP. Isle05-20-2007
Dandelion greens: I wonder if people stopped digging them, when they started sprying by airplanes. Drift is a real issue, as far as I am concerned.daisy05-20-2007
BobbyC, I like dandelion greens, haven't had any for years, when my mother was living thats what she wanted in the spring, even canned some, I'll see if I can get some, that would be a good change. greens but haven't had any for years, my mother always had some and even canned them, I'll have to lookaround and see if I can get some they would taste good for a change.Mona05-20-2007
Paul Cyr, I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of the Mama bear and her cubs. Yep, I think I would avoid that tree also. Wasn't she pretty and well fed looking? Wonder if she is one of the bears that eats at your outdoor feeding area? Starts my day off right when I find nice animal photos and photos of home on my computer first thing in the morning!!!MarilynColchester, Vt05-20-2007
I still haven't got my book. If I find out I've been cut out of the loop I'm goin' postal. I'm gonna tell .. I gonna tell P.Burtt and then you'll be sorry DG. That's the LAST person you want on your a$$. You better believe it..yup. Whatever happened to Dandelion Greens Nobody ever talks about them. When I was a kid I wouldn't eat Spinach but I liked Dandelion Greens..Man! Was I a good kid or what!?Bobby C.05-20-2007
DG, 'Scuze me for my lack of info, but what's this new book I see ref to here? If you got another one since "Forgotten Times" would like to have one. Will be back to PI for class of 1962 PIHS reunion on Aug 25.C HansonCupertino, CA05-20-2007
Mona - thanks for the Houlton Farms tip. I will keep that in mind when I visit Aroostook next time, and likely return home with a bit of butter. I buy Kate's Homemade Butter, and the label says it is "fresh churned every day". It is good, but still not like the kind I had growing up. Ron - thank you. We don't have a Big Y in this part of Mass., but Spencer is only a little over an hour away - we may have to take a ride if I don't locate any in this area. I will be looking for sure!Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-20-2007
Oh wow what I wouldn't do for a nice mess of fiddleheads here right now or at dinner time at least. When I went home this spring all we got was a huge snow storm dumped on us. Maybe when I get home thou the new potatoes will be out hope hope hope.Brenda05-20-2007
wish we were back in mainecrystal fred smithcitra florida05-20-2007
Myrna, I just bought fiddleheads in Spencer, Mass. at the Big Y supermarket. They were $3.99 a pound. Evidently they grow along the Conn. River. If you have a Big Y in your area, check it out.....RonMass.05-20-2007
Myrna, Houlton farms make the real old fashion churned butter, like my mother used to make, I use it all the time. I just sent 2# to my brother in California. The red hot dogs we used to get are gone, we still have red hotdogs but they are made by a new company and are not as good, Jordons sold out and they had the very best. And the est is cooked out in the woods over a wood fire, which we did last weekend.Mona05-20-2007
Re: today's question. When we were up in the Belfast area last week-end, we ate at Dockside on the Main Street there. We were DELIGHTED, when the wait person told us that FIDDLEHEADS was the vegetable of the day !!!! Where else but MAINE would one find FIDDLEHEADS on a restaurant menu!! :Ddaisymid atlantic05-20-2007
Oh Mona - come on now - talking about eating fiddleheads is just cruel and unusual punishment to all us displaced Aroostookans who can't make it back there this time of year! As for the question of the day - I'll have it all.....new potatoes (with dairy butter of course), red hot dogs, fiddleheads, and whoopie pies.....hold the donut till all the rest settles, and I'll have that for a snack - with a cup of fresh percolated coffee, naturally. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-19-2007
Story of found body in Presque Isle is on the web site,, www.wagmtv.com they are thinking it might be Tela Hart that has been missing since OCT.05 so sad,but hopefully family can put her to rest and know where she is.PI used to be..05-19-2007
Hi Paul, I've already had some fiddleheads, Gail and Hal got some last week, Hal was mowing the lawan at the apartment house they own right by the Park street bridge and he noticed them so they gave me and dena and ken some. I'll have to freeze a few because Vella is coming in Sept. and she loves them. They still don't take the place of new potatoes and peas.MonaEaston05-19-2007
Hi cuz. Yes new peas and new potatoes are a great dish. Remember when i worked at the french frie plant in Washburn? You know what Coy and I likewhen we get to Maine. Fiddle heads covered with butter and vinegar almost better than newpeas and potatoes. Is Sara Rand still in the country?PaulCPennsylvania05-19-2007
Thanks Arch...Presque Isle was my old hometown,also Portage Lake.JudyBrunswick, Me05-19-2007
Are you going to have a Memorial Day parade in PI? What time does it start? Gas is terrible....write your Congressman!!! They'll keep charging if we keep paying. Guess we don't have a choice, do we?! :confused:smn05-19-2007
Just came back from town, and we paid $3.39.9 for regular unleaded. Across the street at Chevron it was $3.55! Leave it to California!connie c.CA05-19-2007
Here in the North Tx. area regular is $2.99.9 for regular and $3.07.9 for mid grade gas. :-)Arch05-19-2007
Gas jumped from $2.95 per gal. (of regular) to $3.09 yesterday. Haven't been out to check today but no doubt it will jump again before Memorial Day.R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.05-19-2007
JUDY You are in the right place for Aroostook County folks, past and present.Arch05-19-2007
just checking to see if I am in the right place to send a message :confused:JudyBrunswick, Me05-19-2007
KBS... For your information, I'm now part of the hip generation with my new high-speed service. Thinkin' of sporting a pony tail and a few tattoos hangin' of my arms. Whaddya think? How about a lip ring? I feel so, so, ummm, up and ready to go. Like BC says, perhaps my Freddie Flintstone WebTV system is worth a whole bunch now that's it's been outdated for years. Man, I'm ready to cruise down Route 66....DGPI05-19-2007
Hi back, Judy H! :-) How are things on the west coast? Attached is a pic of the architect, builder, and solar tech person as they sited the house last Tuesday, the 15th. It was raining quite hard, so we were all wet pups, when we left the site. About this time next year, I should have my own bed in Maine!! WELL, I tried, but it says my pic is too large to add ... so adjust message accordingly, please.daisymid atlantic05-19-2007
Ron, Cook the peas and potaoes seperate, otherwise your peas will be mush, Just put them together after add some butter and cream. Heavenly!Mona05-19-2007
Connie, The article is on page c10, State page , oppiste of the obit. page.Mona05-19-2007
Mona - thanks for the info. I looked at the Bangor Daily on-line for Aroostook County news, and I didn't see the article. I wonder why? It has to be the missing woman though....connie c.CA05-19-2007
Hang on to the WEBTV DG.. an old Dell (Dell mind you),not a HP-9830 or CELLATRON 8205... a freaken' "Dell". It just auctioned for 55 grand. I can't believe it. Hmm..I wonder if I will be worth something in a couple more years. I'm gonna auction myself off..yep that's what I'm gonna do. Then I'm gonna live the good life..like you and Paul.Bobby C.05-19-2007
Hi... I'm from Presque Isle, origanly, I was so excited when I came across this skycam and to be able to see my home town on my computer... thank you so much for making this available... I love it... Sincerely: Judy kennardJudy kennardDalton; Georgia05-19-2007
DG, What happen the old webtv, got placed with the antiques. :-(KBSPI05-19-2007
Ladies, Should I cook new potatoes and peas together or seperately??? I remember the first time I ever had them with cream. It was at Maine Public's summer picnic at Squa Pan. I thought I had died and gone to heaven.RonMass.05-19-2007
Connie, There is a story in the Bangor Daily today Re: body found, they will not identify anyone until they do some tests, but no one else was missing. Its a sad ending. My daughter Gail went to school with her. Now if they could just find the little girl from Fort.Mona05-19-2007
Viewers... Please note my new home e-mail address.DGPI05-19-2007
OB... Do me a favor and e-mail Peggy at the office; she'll save a copy for you. Glad you reserved a copy soon, because it's likely they'll sell out by mid summer. ThanksDGPI05-19-2007
You know what, Bobby... I reread what I wrote to you. In trying - poorly - to be funny I instead came off harsh. I apologize. I (mostly) enjoy your commentary. Even when we are at odds you keep it interesting. It was late and I must have been cranky. At least that's my excuse. P. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-19-2007
I just spoke with my cousin in P.I., and she said she heard on the news that they had discovered a body in the river behind Cowetts on the Fort Road. I'm wondering if it's the lady who went missing in the river about 1-1/2 years ago or so? Hope so for the family's sake! Has anyone heard yet?connie c.CA05-18-2007
Harriet, I'm How are you?with you on the potatoes and peas in cream,nothing better, although when the peas have gone by I fix new green beans and new potatoes the same way. Your new potatoes must have come from outside.MonaEaston05-18-2007
Hi all, looks a little messy up there in P.I. today. It is beautiful here 75 and a cool 75 at that. Had a BIG cold front come through. :D . Welcome a new member Judy.. This is a wonderful site. Wondefull and crazy people on here. ;-) .Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-18-2007
Arch, I gave up. FireFox messed my PC up so I went back to a couple of days ago to get be back to NORMAL LOL...what ever that is. The only this is I can't see the Mars Hill --streaming. Oh well, maybe later I will try again. I do have a friend that can do all of this. My son won't help anymore :D ..says I screw things up. No comment.....Anyway thanks for your encouragment :-)Sarah (Sally)05-18-2007
Hi! I love checking the webcams on this site. On June 1st, my husband, two kids, and in-laws will begin our cross-country journey to Caribou! :eek: My husband and inlaws are from Caribou and we will be spending 2 weeks there visiting family. I love the pics and all of the webcams & can't wait to visit the beautiful places there. Keep up the great work!Leslie GRipley, MS05-18-2007
Hi Judy and welcome to the site!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-18-2007
Just joined ;-)JudyBrunswick05-18-2007
Harriet, I can't believe I forgot to put new peas and potatoes as an option on that poll question! Thanks for pointing it out. It'll be on there the next time that question comes up. That is certainly one of my favorite dishes of all time.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-18-2007
Vern, is it too little too late to thank you for your nice comment about my disposition and red hair? The hair is fading but the disposition is holding steady. Thanks for the kind words. QOD: I was just serving/eating new potatoes (not as good as the tiny ones with the skin falling off) made with peas (tiny frozen, not "new") and cream, salt & pepper. I told my son that this is the favorite meal of Aroostook County people. Then I read a list of "favorite potato dishes" and saw that new potatoes and peas with cream isn't even on the list. Did something change or did you forget that wonderful dish? I checked "other".Harriet LBCT05-18-2007
Hello Daisy, Just doing my spring cleaning!! I am very excited about your new home plans!! good luck! :-)Judy H.Tacoma,05-18-2007
GREAT TO SEE PICTURES FROM BACK HOME. RonRonald Condonlancaster ca.05-18-2007
Havent seen any Eagles but have plenty of these guys around... :rolleyes:CarmaHollis05-18-2007
DG: Save a hard cover copy of your new book for me and I will pick it up in August or first part of September. Thanks11OBSedalia, MO05-18-2007
I don't think much is over your head P. Burtt..I apologize for the pretentious part but not for anything else in my endless quest to get attention. :cool: RE Question: Everything is good except scalloped.Scalloped iz bad.Bobby C.05-18-2007
Gees... sometimes I wish I actually understood Bobby's homespun metaphors and only mildly patronizing efforts at gosh-n-golly countryspeak. "Jelly iz leaking out of his sandwich"??? It's no easy trick being both folksy and pretentious but by-George I think he's got it. He's either WAY over my head or WAY under the influence. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-18-2007
SARAH What page are you trying to download for? I am about a 40 min. drive from South West of Fort Worth. We are originally from Mapleton, just west of PI.Arch05-17-2007
Arch, I am playing firefox it's ok. Just can't download a theme for my page. I will get it sometime lol. So you are in the Dallas area. I have 2 nieces there. One Western Fort Worth and one in Mansfield. I am heading there in June for a few days. Maybe by then I will have Firefox figured out. My Sister is in P.I. :-)Sarah (Sally) (Ladybug)Mandeville, La.05-17-2007
that's not a moose that's a Maine mustang :DJH05-17-2007
Sometimes Arch is on the level. While I was watching everything else some Meeses snuck by me. No big hunter am I for sure.Bobby C.05-17-2007
Maybe they were drawn by the sound of the windmills "Thump-thumping"! :pFLYROD05-17-2007
I saw the moose on the mt also. In fact there were two of them one and then another followed. How neat to see them like that.mvcBlaine05-17-2007
I think Arch is right...I didn't notice it the first time I watched the video but just went back and watched it again. Sure enough, there's something down there. Good catch Arch!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-17-2007
Bobby C, don't believe Arch, I think he pasted that moose into that picture.EdEllsworth05-17-2007
Hey BC Did you notice the moose on the MH cam on yesterdays save?Arch05-17-2007
P Burtt's jelly iz leaking out of his sandwich again. ZZZZzz.. scuse me I think this is going to be one of them long episodes.Bobby C.05-17-2007
These are (supposedly) actual testimony. ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active? WITNESS: No, I just lie there. ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact? WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks. ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory? WITNESS: I forget. ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot? ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning? WITNESS: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?" ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you? WITNESS: My name is Susan! ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning? WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam? ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he? WITNESS: Uh, he's twenty-one. ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken? WITNESS: <silence> ATTORNEY: The date of conception of your baby was August 8th? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time? WITNESS: Uh.... ATTORNEY: She had three children, right? WITNESS: Yes. ATTORNEY: How many were boys? WITNESS: None. ATTORNEY: Were there any girls? WITNESS: Can I get a new attorney? ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated? WITNESS: By death. ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated? WITNESS: Guess.P. Burtt05-17-2007
ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual? WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard. ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female? ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work. ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people? WITNESS: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to? WITNESS: Oral. ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body? WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m. ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time? WITNESS: No, Mr. Denton was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him. ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample? WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question? A: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? W: No. A: Did you check for blood pressure? W: No. A: Did you check for breathing? W: No. A: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy? W: No. A: How can you be so sure, Doctor? W: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar. A: I see, but could the patient have still been alive nevertheless? W: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-17-2007
That's it! We're headed to Bigrock this weekend! :DFLYROD05-17-2007
Oh Man! I got it. Need to let it buffer up and then run it to get the full effect. As long as some visibility holds there should be some interesting days up there over the year. Ain't that so?Bobby C.05-17-2007
Bobby, if you like cloud-action, be sure and check out yesterday's time-lapse on the Mars Hill cam. Starting around 5pm the mountain really starts getting whipped by clouds!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-17-2007
This is pretty good. I mucho like this. That Mars Hill Camera is almost up inside of the clouds.Bobby C.05-17-2007
HMMM Arch. That's the first time my poll answer was with the majority. Let that be a lesson to me. :cool:Bobby C,05-17-2007
HMMMM Looks like 41.8% of the folks got that last poll wrong. :DArch05-17-2007
SARAH I think you will like FF when you get used to it. Yes that cool front came through here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area real early yesterday morning. It is 56F here at 7:00 AMArch05-17-2007
Hi Arch, you really think I will like Firefox? We shall see. Thanks for the encouragement. It is now 11:17PM CT. and it is 68.. Suppose to get a ha ha ha cold front through here. Some weather people here in the south do no know know what cold front is. LOL...... :DSarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-17-2007
JRC has got some 'splainin to do...That was a low blow. :pRandy SmithPresque Isle05-16-2007
Craig, the Katahdin Cam is located on the north end of Patten, just off Rt. 11.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-16-2007
Where is the Katahdin cam actually located?Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA05-16-2007
That is just Aroostook County in the spring folks! We used to go to Fish Lake on Memorial weekend and got snowed on more often than not. :cool:Arch05-16-2007
What happened to our 80+ degree weather?? :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-16-2007
Why, I do believe it's SNOWING on the Mt Katardin webcam !!! :eek:FLYROD05-16-2007
Have a blessed day.Steven scotch shellLexington carolina.05-16-2007
Is this man getting his morning coffee at Tim Horton's. Have a great day R _ _ _ _ yJRCPI05-16-2007
The man behind the tinted windshield?? :-)JRCPI05-16-2007
SARAH After you get used to Firefox you will hate IE. Arch A long time user.Arch05-15-2007
My Dear Jeff, I downloaded Firefox and am able to view the Mars Hill Streaming. Thank you so very much. I will go back to internet explorer when you get that working.Sarah (Sally)05-15-2007
LOL @ the weather forecast for Thurday.Hector05-15-2007
:-) :cool: i grew up in caribou and miss it terribly. i watch the live video in hopes of seeing my mom or dad going into the postoffice. Got married in the church in the background. good deal , like it very much...georgia walkerabilene, texas05-15-2007
I used to hitchhike in the other direction--from UMO to PI. Leave Orono at 3:00 PM Friday afternoon and be home by 7:00 PM. About an hour longer than you could drive it. That was before the Interstate went north of Old Town. You had to be careful and accept a ride only with somebody who was going to at least to Lincoln or Houlton. Getting dropped off in the Haynesville Woods was probably worse than trying to get somebody to stop in Monticello.Dan EArlington, MA05-15-2007
I used to hitchhike from PI to Bangor a lot in high school, on Friday afternoons I rarely had to stand in front of UMPI for more than 5-10 minutes before someone would give me a ride. I used to make great time! The one thing I learned was to ask BEFORE I got in, "How far are you going?" because once I was dropped-off in Monticello and had to stand there for over an hour, because no one would stop. The entrance ramp to I-95 was a good spot to get a ride, too. Not too many people do that today and the ones that do are so rough-looking, I wouldn't dare give them a ride! :eek:FLYROD05-15-2007
From PI to Houlton...one summer I had to drive from Presque Isle to Houlton to take some classes @ Ricker...my best time was under 30 minutes...now gettin home that was a different story..Houlton was a pretty lively spot...EdEllsworth05-15-2007
Two tripe stand out in my mind, one to Houlton, my first Big trip it took al morining, the other was in 1942, Mom, Dad and six of us kids set out in the 1936 olds to see my grnadmother in Kents Hill, just outside of Augusta, it took eight hours, can you imagine six kids in a car for 8 hours?MonaEaston05-15-2007
The only time a trip from PI to Houlton took all day was when my father drove. He loved to take every side road, dirt road and unposted road between here and there just to see where they went. I used to aggravate the snot out of my mother, who had to discipline to boys in the back seat about every 15 minutes.S.BlanchardNC05-15-2007
Re Q.O.D. I don't remember when the trip to Houlton took all day but I remember when it seemed to. About every Summer we would take the long trip to Boston and about the time we got to Houlton us kids would start asking the timeless question,"Are we there yet?".Bobby C.05-15-2007
Thanks Bobby C. The long Presque Isle uncollected taxes list for 1931 is probably because agriculture entered its Depression a few years ahead of the rest of the Nation. Hi Julia ... the first Sutter on the Parsons Road was "Stephen Sutter," a cousin of my great great grandfather James, who settled on the Reach Road. When I first saw Stephen's tombstone in Johnson Cemetary, I had to take a step backward!Steve (Stephen) SutterPresque Isle05-14-2007
Steve Sutter, are you part of the Sutter family that had a farm and big set of buildings on the Parson's Rd.? It was between the Black and Kempton places.JuliaYarmouth05-14-2007
Hi Sarah, glad you like all the cams. The Mars Hill Streaming version will only currently work with Firefox and not Internet Explorer. If you'd like to view the streaming images from that please upgrade to Firefox (it's better anyway). I am working on a version that will work with Internet Explorer. Hope to have it done sometime this week.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-14-2007
My Dear Web Master. How can we select a favorite Cam. I love them all. I do love to see the Mt. Katahdin. Mars hill will be nice when I can get it live and in motion. THe others work not sure why Mars Hill Live won't. So it would be a hard choise to pick just 1. :D ..The Eagle Cam was great when in season. Have a good day.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-14-2007
MVC, the buildings in the current Scenic Cam view are at UMPI. The most prominent one is the Campus Center. Hope this helps.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-14-2007
Oops! I read that wrong. My grandfather wasn't the town clerk. He was a selectman and an overseer of the poor. Well, I never knew that either.Dan EArlington, MA05-14-2007
Bobby, Thank you for sharing that document. I never knew that my grandfather was the town clerk.Dan EArlington, MA05-14-2007
That was the 1931 town report..not 1922. No Sutters on the delinquent tax list but just about six pages of everybody else in town is. Here is a scan of the first page with town officers.Bobby C.05-14-2007
Jeff You will have to answer that last question.Arch05-14-2007
Thanks for the info on the scenic cam. What is the red/brown building that we can see? Can't seem to place what we are looking at. Thank YouMVCBlaine05-14-2007
Bobby, the gentlemen's name is Terry Gregg who lives on the Mapleton road just outside of P. Isle......he said he's offered to help the Doyens should they ever get behind with their field work........Paul CyrP. Isle05-14-2007
Jeez BC I'm glad that I aint alone doing that forgetful stuff. :cool:Arch05-14-2007
S. Sutter I'm looking for that 1922 book now.Three weeks ago I was tripping over it..now that I want it I can't find it.Bobby C,05-14-2007
If you never knew how they get those rolled oats in the package..this ia how it's done. They roll the seed flat and it grows flat oats. Paul,could you tell us about this picture? I'm not sure I'm right on this.Bobby C.05-14-2007
MVC The camera is on the Niles Road, and you are looking at PI from the SouthArch05-13-2007
Bobby C. Thank you for your reply. The reason I said some names on the 1968 Presque Isle uncollected taxes list were "too close to home" to mention is that my father, uncle, and grandmother (a farming partnership) are on the list. Farm lenders generally lent a little extra to cover it though, to protect their collateral. Are there any Sutters on the 1922 list? I'd be surprised if you said there are not.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-13-2007
On the Scenic cam where is it located and what are we looking at?MVCBlaine05-13-2007
Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's out there!Carma05-13-2007
20279 Steve Sutter Some very smart people are probably on that tax list.. If ya can better use the munny somewhere else..why pay taxes until you absolutely have to ? Fur instance..I can stand out in front of 7-11 and make 5 for 7 dollar payday loans all day long. It would be foolish for me to pay anything on time and cut into the amount of money I can lend. I got a copy of the 1922 report and some very well to do (to this day) families are on the delinquent tax list. Kudos to them peeples I say.Bobby C.05-13-2007
Just thumbed through the City of Presque Isle Annual Report for 1968. Dana F. Connors was City Manager. Police Officer Ronald P. Lavway reported "During the year of 1968 I received many requests for speaking engagements on drug abuse." The city's top taxpayer ($92,138.98) was Potato Service Inc., with 600 employees. I won't mention any names I see on the 1968 uncollected taxes list (too close to home).Steve SutterPresque Isle05-12-2007
Hello Fred, Good to finally hear from some one from the class of 1958. I haven't been able to make any reunions so haven't kept in touch with the class much. Do know that Phil Tardy was living in Vermont a few years ago but don't know if he is still here. Enjoy the Crown of Maine as its a great place to visit. Marilyn Stephenson RiversMarilynColchester, Vt05-12-2007
Just checking out the site.Fred AkeleyBacolod, Philippines05-12-2007
20275 Guest.. Me too.. but only the uninformed would define any plant as a weed. I prefer to say that I have a yard full of "mystery" plants. Seems like they thrive on old tires , rusty cars and washing machines ect. These species eggspecially like well aged mattresses with the springs sticking out. Them plants and me have a lot in common.Bobby C.05-11-2007
I have a wonderful yard of weeds.GuestWest Texas05-11-2007
pond turtles are awake and out and about..ahhh spring! :-)JH05-11-2007
We have lupine here in TX AKA BluebonnetsArch05-11-2007
Waldo & Meredith, You are right about the lupine being so prevalent and beautiful on the old Libby farm. That is one of the things I remember most vividly and I always remember hearing how skilled my grandmother was at getting them to grow. I haven't see any lupine in this area, but there are plenty of those wet area plants such as lady slippers, skunk cabbage, etc.DCDublin, NH05-11-2007
Dan E. I found a patch of ladyslippers just inside the gate at Mantle Lake. I wonder if they are still there??? Mr. Chamberlain gave points for a leaf but didn't want us to pick the blossoms. I did the same for my sixth graders. I would see just a few each year.RonMass.05-11-2007
Duly noted, Flyrod. Altho the Webmaster may want a finder's fee! My husband asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day ... when I just looked at him, he said, "I know, just get your house built!" We fly into Portland tomorrow, travel to Belfast, meet with code enforcement officer on Monday, site house and arrange for utility work to be done on Tuesday, soil engineer in on Wednesday to draw up waste water systems. With the ground work done (no pun intended), we will fly back to D.C. I am trying not to get too excited; we've owned this land since 1992 and things just keep getting in the way! Hold a thought for me, COMers!daisy05-11-2007
Copy and paste ??? Gosh, Bobby C., I thought we weren't supposed to copy and I haven't played with paste since elementary school! Ya know, fellas that build their own computers ... well, you are light years over my understanding!! ;-)daisy05-11-2007
That's it... sombody else take it. My teaching career is over. DG ..where's my book ..I need to find out if I can still read.Bobby C.05-11-2007
DAISY- When you're ready to start looking for that move, let me know, I can help... that truck was one of ours! :-)FLYROD05-11-2007
That worked out well..I need to stand in the back with you. in front of the link.. no spaces in back of the link.. no spaces I can't wait to see this one.Bobby C.05-11-2007
Daisy.. copy and paste the website link into your guestbook entry when you are composing it. Then add this.. .. in front of that site link..no spaces. Then add this....at the end of that site link.. no spaces Then hit the submit button and go stand in the back of the class until Arch tells you it's ok to take your seat again. :pBobby C.05-11-2007
Like the moving van pic ... I can hardly wait for a truck like that to show up at my door to bring me BACK to MAINE !!! By the COMers, I am adding web sites posted on here to a Word processing document. The Webmaster suggested that I make up a Web Page to hold them, but I am not that computer litterate. Once I am done, I will forward to Webmaster. In the meantime, if anyone has more experience on computers then I do ...daisymid atlantic05-11-2007
Looks like Parker K. Bailey's hard at work this morning on Main St! :DFLYROD05-11-2007
Among all of the wildflower talk a photo of Glen Chamberlain pops up in the rotation. Makes me think of late afternoon and weekend forages through Mantle Lake and environs looking for specimens for Mr. Chamberlain's biology class.Dan EArlington, MA05-11-2007
All this talk about wild flowers and the smell of the soil in the County is making me homesick. Stop it!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.05-11-2007
Waldo..Arch et al…I've been through this torture years ago and had to give it up cause it was cutting into my beer drinking time and driving me crazy as well. Lots of failure for every success. "Orchid seed is very fine and dust-like, without the nutritive endosperm present in almost all more-commonly-grown flowering plants. For this reason, orchid seed can only be grown under a very specialized set of conditions usually beyond the capability of home growers. Orchid seed must be grown in a sterile culture, not unlike that used in hospitals. If you are willing to put the time and effort into this process, not to mention the three or more years required before your plants would flower, it is certainly one of the most interesting aspects of orchid culture." http://www.orchidweb.org/aos/orchids/page02.aspx Some nice examples of The Slipper group of Orchids cypripedium, paphiopedilum, selenipedium, and phragmipedium can be seen here. http://www2.slipperorchid.org/Bobby C.05-10-2007
Waldo You are Welcome. I enjoy looking around the net for different things. It sometimes is a challenge to find what you are looking for. You asked about seed for Slippers, I haven't the slightest but here is a link that might help. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/woodland/msg0704335722065.htmlArch05-10-2007
Arch, thanks for those links to lady-slipper information. We used to have an area in the woods at the back of the farm (PQI, toward Easton and Ft-F.) where the supposedly rare-in-Maine yellow variety grew in abundance. Of course, we tried to transplant a few to a spot near the house, but even with our mother's green thumb, they eventually croaked. One site you cited mentioned waiting for the flowers to mature and then collect the seeds. I wonder when that occurs. -Never happened to notice seed pods. Man, are the black flies ever aggressive around here now!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME05-10-2007
Speaking of wild flowers, have you noticed how Aroostook seems to have the prettiest Lupines? The southern part of the state seems to have only pink and purples. I know that on the Libby land we had yellows, melon, white, and varigated pinks and purples with white. They surely were pretty! They had spread all over the Burlock and Marston Rds. at one time. I'm not sure if they are still spread in front of homes or not. Some people feel like they are weeds and clean them out after a while. Look at this nice weather! Ah, only in Maine!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.05-10-2007
Havent seen Lady Slippers down this way yet but the Daffodils and Tulips are all bloomed. :-)CarmaHollis05-10-2007
Daisy, My family has a camp in the woods a ten minute walk to the Aroostook river and we see so many wild flowers, with the help of a book on north american wild flowers we've identified well over 100 species, one is a little white flower which is spearamint, the most rare find was a minitue orchid, the size of a thumb nail, we watched over it all summer and have never found another on, it was beautiful. It is really amazing what you can find out there in mother nature land.MonaEaston05-10-2007
Indian pipe - pretty little thing! Johnny-jump-ups are a favorite here too, Arch. Sure a lot of memories tied to the flora and the fauna ... let alone the way the soil itself smelled at different times of the year. Mona, Our house in Naples used to have May flowers near the stone wall that surrounded our property. My one attempt at transplanting a small bunch of it was a failure, despite a concentrated effort, so I never tried again ... just enjoyed them where Mother Nature placed them.daisy05-10-2007
Here is another plant that I used to look for in the woods as I wandered. I also looked for Johnny Jump-ups or miniature pansy.Arch05-10-2007
:D I am still in shock from Paul Cyr saying he would catch us ladies who gave him the May basket way back then! and give us a kiss.. Paul was too shy back then to even suggest such a thing..my how the years change us ! anyone every eat bunch berries as we did back in Caribou area they grew small and close to the ground and the blossum resembled a dogwood shape blossum? May flowers were small and white also cow slips and dutchman's britches and sailors horn pipes grew back "home" also that darned old fire weed when we saw that we knew fall to be followed by winter was soon to be.. we have scotch broom all over the place here and when I used to fly a lot could see all the yellow fields from Elliot bay and know I was back in Seattle :-)JhTacoma05-10-2007
This link is internal in the last link, I think that it is very informative for those of you who want to try to transplant. http://www.newfs.org/FAQ/FAQ2LS.htmArch05-10-2007
P. Burt, I suspect that by now the State of Maine have changed their minds....One of their specialties of late..EdEllsworth05-10-2007
From ARCH's Link. Here was one of the FAQs listed there: Question: Is it illegal to pick rare plants? Answer:There are no laws prohibiting the collection of any plant species in the state of Maine. However, in the interest of perpetuating Maine’s natural heritage we strongly advise against the collection of any rare plants These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-10-2007
Oh, Thank you Flyrod. Pink is my favorite color also. That was very sweet of you. :-) --it was perfectSarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-10-2007
I just rec'd a response from the state gov's Plant Industry section. They referred me to the site that Arch listed!! :Ddaisy05-10-2007
Daisy, sure. If you can compile them all into a list on a single web page I'll add it to the site!Webmaster05-10-2007
Arch, You are a wonder at locating websites!!! :-) The info was appreciated. Webmaster, Is it possible to make a special listing of all these web sites that Arch and others come up with? It would save hours of combing back through the archives, when someone tries to remember some of the listings.daisy05-10-2007
Daisy Check out this link on Lady Slippers. http://www.mainenaturalareas.org/docs/interact_with_nature/ladyslippers.phpArch05-10-2007
Re: 20239 - Ah, Skeptical, you see I was NOT the adult in that situation ... yep, the parents ALWAYS get blamed for any wrong doing on the part of the children! If I was still physically able to pick fiddleheads, I would get a license if required ...daisy05-10-2007
SARAH - Not sure if this will show enlarged, but I found it on the internet. They haven't come up here, yet... usually not until late spring/early summer.FLYROD05-10-2007
I love Lady Slippers they are my favorite wild flower. Can't see them down here to darn HOT. If anybody can get a good close up of some please post it. :D :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-10-2007
Daisy, I grew up with those same cautions, to leave those wild flowers alone. But some people just can't resist and want to transplant them. Have you ever seen a Mayflower? My sister in law always goes out to see if there are any, they are quite rare now.MonaEaston05-10-2007
Daisy When you were a kid, did you have to have a fiddle head license, to pick fiddle heads? DG told me the State raised the fiddle head license fee this year and in protest, he wasn’t pickin anymore.Skeptical05-10-2007
As a kid, I used to pick fiddleheads with my mother. I was ALWAYS admonished NOT to pick lady slippers, trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit, etc., because the bloom went to seed ... so without it, the plant would not multiply. I have a call out to the Maine Department of Agriculture's division that covers the plant industry. Once I have something, I will post it.daisymid atlantic05-10-2007
Mona I hear you talking re: digging up and transplanting lady slippers. However, if it is a so-called law, I wouldn’t pay too much attention to it, because I have never seen any lady-slipper police, who enforce such a law. Nor have I ever read where anyone has been prosecuted for breaking such a law. Have you? Just my two cents worth.Skeptical05-10-2007
DG - re:Sopranos, Odie & I love that show too but have only watched it for about 3 years. Sorry can't help you though as we Tivo it but delete it afterwards! Too bad it has to end huh? Have you ever watched Deadwood? That's another excellent series on HBO and is supposed to wrap up this year. Another one is Rome.connie c.CA05-10-2007
Looks like the ice is unofficially officially out on Pleasant Pond? Can't really tell from the picture - might be some slush hanging way out there? I was in Greenville yesterday and the lake had a layer of very dark slush that could be out any time. Even Portage Lake still wasn't out?FLYROD05-10-2007
Yes, WAGM has a tower out by their studio off the Caribou Rd but they also added one on Mars Hill a few years ago to expand their reach.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-10-2007
Jeff, Curious about the TV tower on Mars Hill Mountain. I know MPBN has a tower there, but I thought WAGM's was off the Caribou road next to the studios.Dan EArlington, MA05-10-2007
The Mars Hill webcam is on the north end of the mountain. It's located on the WAGM TV tower.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-10-2007
Which end of the Mt is the web cam located? Very interesting to see. I can see the windmills from my house. I am on the south end of the mt. I enjoy all the web cam that is on line. Thank you.MVCBlaine05-10-2007
Ron, I don't think its illegal to pick ladies slippers but you can't dig them up and transplant them. We have lots of them at camp, white, pink and yellow. they are so pretty.MonaEaston05-10-2007
To my knowledge, it has never been illegal to pick lady slippers in Maine. They are plentiful. Mountain Laurels and Rhododendrons are the only ones that I have ever known to be illegal to pick.RonMass05-10-2007
Chip H.... I'm too conservative, a.k.a. cheap, to buy the Sopranos DVD. I need to see the episodes NOW. Looks like I'll have to skip episode #2.DGPI05-10-2007
cj... I'll hustle around and get the information all about Flo's Inn. I met with the Drosts a few months ago and discussed the history of Flo's. Spike was going to et all the photos and dates together for me. All I have to do is make a phone call. After that, I'll write it all up in a S-H article. See you this summer. Perhaps while you're here, we can have a COM get-together. Suppose?DGPI05-10-2007
C-J I haven't forgotten. My CD/DVD burner decided it doesn't like me anymore. I am way behind on several projects, including one or two that were supposed to have headed out west a couple of months ago. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-10-2007
DG...I'm with Phil Burtt! Anyone who grew up in the Parkhurst Siding area knows Flo's Inn as a "monument" from their childhood years, and will be deeply interested (and moved) by any article you're planning to write. I, for one, have enjoyed the majority of your columns in the Star Herald and look forward to many more. I particularly enjoyed your Letter to the Editor in the March 7th issue; my issues arrive rather late here in CO for some unknown reason!! Keep up the great work; see you in August, Dick!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs05-10-2007
DG y dont u rent the Sopranos DVD or better yet buy it.C HansonSunny CA05-09-2007
Tonight (May 9) I'm hearing what I'm confident are Spring Peepers (frogs) near the banks of the Aroostook! It's like music.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-09-2007
Kermit, you are correct, it was indeed Skip and Percy! DG, your new book is a great source of Poll questions especially now that I'm getting to the point of banging my head against the wall trying to come up with new ones! I'll be posting several more from the book over the next few weeks. The answers will follow here on the guestbook a day or so later.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-09-2007
I believe the two dealers were Skip Carroll and Percy Pelkey KPKermit A Peters05-09-2007
Viewers... I need help. I'm a lover of the TV show, "Sopranos", and have been for years...never missed an episode. My son tapes 'em for me and brings down the tape for me and Angie to watch. Somehow he failed to tape episode #2 and, without it, the following episodes won't make much sense. Anyone out there got episode #2? I'd trade a great P.I. old photo (8x10) to borrow the tape.DGPI05-09-2007
Webmaster... Methinks your viewers will perhaps need a clue or two to answer your trivia about the two very successful car dealers who both very humbly began on the corner of Jordan and Main back in the '50's and early '60's.DGPIU05-09-2007
Dan E It's a timed competition. if you can ever do itRADNS05-09-2007
Folks, we've got the live streaming video page up for the Wind Farm cam. I'd like to thank everyone who donated to this project and Pioneer Wireless for providing the bandwidth. It wouldn't have been possible without you! Also, anyone that donated is entitled to a free membership to the site so you can view everything. If you donated but don't have a login, please contact me and I'll set you up. Thanks again.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-09-2007
P BURTT The answer is more than a Billium and less than a ZilliumArch05-09-2007
WEBMASTER, NEW WEB CAM IS EXCELLENT. THANKS!!!LLOYDOHIO05-09-2007
How many is a trillium? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-09-2007
The Mars Hill Webcam is up: http://www.MaineWind.org We're working on a streaming version so you can see the turbines spinning. That should be up in the next couple days.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-09-2007
The last of my favorite 3 spring favorites - again, I found a spot by my in-laws camp where we counted over fifty of both the pink and whites!FLYROD05-09-2007
Love reading about the wild flowers. Is it still against the law to pick 'ladies slippers'?MaraveneSarasota05-09-2007
RAD, Re 20202...I would imagine that's much more difficult with a hand clutch. Is the event a competition or a demonstration?Dan EArlington, MA05-09-2007
smn, It is perfectly legal to pick trilliums in Maine. They are abundant. Mountain Laurels are not legal to pick.RonMass05-09-2007
DG I'd be very interested in your Star Herald piece when you get around to writing it. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-08-2007
DG Whether it was Glen Moran pulling his bus #8 over so that we might enjoy an ice cream on the way home from school, or if it was the summery sound of Flo's screen door squeaking and slapping as we charged in from our bikes to sample the latest sours, fizzes, and licks from her candy counter, Flo's Inn - that simple yellow building - has been a cozy presence in memories of my farmland youth. And Parkhurst Siding, primarily because of the warm memories of Doris and Albert Johnson, holds an equally favored place in my mind. On later visits to the Siding - after having left Maine - it was always a nostalgic comfort to see that sign resolutely pointing to "Albert Johnson's Potato House" even years after that potato house was long, long gone. I think the sign is gone now. I think even the store it was attached to is gone, too. I know Doris and Albert are, and that is quite a loss for those who knew them. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-08-2007
P. Burtt... Have lots of history on Flo's Inn. Interviewed the Spike Drost whose family has owwned it for years. Have photos, too. Sometime in the near future, I'm doing a piece on that history for my column in the Star-Herld. How do you relate to Flo's Inn?DGPI05-08-2007
Trillium....Michigan is loaded with them in the UP. Are they against the law to pick or dig up in Maine? They are big time in Michigan. I can't believe the beautiful weather you are having up there in PI. Do you think it melted all the ice out there on the lakes/rivers? Do they have a Memorial Day parade in PI? Can we watch it on the CAM? Thanks for all the good information. :-)smn05-08-2007
Ahoy! Thar she blows! Finally gonna get some crispy brocolli in the store instead of that soggy a$$ed California and Mexico crap. I been waiting for these planting pictures.. seems like forever. :-) I'll bet the Mooses are watching closely too.Bobby C.05-08-2007
Yes, purple trilliums or red trilliums. I like the painted variety which are while with purple veins near the center of the blossom. Flyrod, Did I give extra points for jack in the pulpit? I don't remember. They are easy to transplant if you have a mind to do so. Just dig up lots of soil and put them in a damp, shady spot. They will visit you each spring after that..... The insect and plant units were my favorites and most kids liked them, too. Many former students still mention them to me when I see them. :-)RonMass05-08-2007
Dan E yes, we do that tractor balancing here at tractor shows. I have an old John Deere with a hand clutch and the balancing is very hard. A lot of funRADNS05-08-2007
I always looked for these when I was a kid ('Cause my science teacher told us about them)and never did find one. Now, I have about 20 or so in the woods along my driveway! Waiting for when they start to come up, usually not until late spring, then they grow quite rapidly.FLYROD05-08-2007
Jeff, your flying machine is the next best thing to being up there yourself! It looks like the fellow in the video link Bobby C. provided flies his with some sort of goggles linked to the on-board camera. Is that the way you do yours, or do you just watch it from the ground while it flies? -Seems like the on-board video link would be a hoot! How many minutes can you fly it on one battery charge? Hmm! Maybe I should be asking these questions directly, via e-mail. I'm getting too technical for the general COM posts. Humble apologies, y'all!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME05-08-2007
Connie, I think the video was taken a couple weeks ago. We had much more snow then. After the warm weather today you really have to go looking for snow to find it!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-08-2007
webmaster - that spy plane video was so cool! When was it taken? I'm sure it's hard to keep that thing going steady and straight!connie c.CA05-08-2007
I believe the Stinking Benjamin is a trillium. So pretty but not the nicest smell. I have some red ones in my back yard.MarilynColchester, Vt05-08-2007
VERTIGO !! Great idea, Randy, but I don't think I'll watch it again! ;-)daisy05-08-2007
Dang! You're flying way too fast to spot any newly sprouted Trillium Erections.Bobby C.05-08-2007
Here's a short video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEEYo2C7KAU

WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-08-2007
Who can tell this former science teacher the true name for a Stinking Benjamin??? DG, can you???RonMass05-08-2007
Bobby, here's my plane and a sample pic taken a couple weeks ago. As you can see, it's the exact same plane as the one in the link you posted. My setup isn't quite as fancy as that though...just an old point and shoot camera.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-08-2007
DG Do you have any pics you might post of Flo's Inn and/or the Parkhurst Siding area circa, oh, the late 60s/early 70s? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-08-2007
FLYROD... Must be a Stinkin' Benjamin, right?DGPI05-08-2007
Shoot! Mistake! 3rd post down Jeff.Bobby C.05-08-2007
Peeyew!!!FLYROD05-08-2007
Webmaster Post a picture of your spyplane. Paul outed you. Check out this site for an outrageous modification. http://www.mpx-easystar.de/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4Bobby C.05-08-2007
Gave up on all soda drinks a couple years ago only drink water now cant beat it.N CS S FL05-08-2007
I still like my coke, classic for me, no diet drinks they taste terrible and leave an after taste. After listening to a program recently on the artificial sweeteners I wouldn't use them. Sugar in moderation is still the best and safest sweetener. my two cents worth. I have a couple brothers that just love moxie,when they come home they head for a tore to get some, and not all the stores carry it.MonaEaston05-08-2007
When most companies, soda included went to a regional approach they lost the the local tastes that had prevailed for years. I know the guy that bottled Coke until they stopped bottling in PI. He told me that if they bottled Coke as the formula called for they got complaints that it was flat. All Coke products bottled in PI had twice the normal carbonation to account for local tastes. Coke is brought in from Bangor now and who knows where it is produced.Arch05-08-2007
Wow 70* at 9:30a.m. in P.I. That's what I call some nice weather for you guys. Now maybe those trees in front of the Braden will start blooming. Can't wait to get home this summer. Going to be 95* here today. Too hot too soon!connie c.HOT CA05-08-2007
Anybody ever heard of a Tractor Balancing Contest? They do this in Iowa. I don't believe I ever saw anything like this at the Northern Maine Fair.Dan EArlington, MA05-08-2007
I have been considered a "cokeaholic" for many, many years and was very upset when they switched from the original recipe. It tasted watered down and the strong zippy taste wasn't there anymore. Big let down, but I have continued to prefer it over Pepsi, even though the doctor has made me switch to caffeine free diet coke. Would love to have a old recipe, ice cold, burn your throat going down coke again!!! I had some Moxie a few years ago and you guessed it, that wasn't the same either . Thanks to the replys for getting rid of moles and I plan to try every one of them. Its wasMarilynColchester, Vt05-08-2007
I think it was "The Pepsi Generation" thing that forced soda makers like Moxie and other drinks to "go bland" Even coke was considered too strong ,too small, not sweet enough and "unhip". Remember? The move to bigger 16 oz colored sugar water? The migration from there to the 32 0z "Slurpee"? Now we have a whole nation of fat kids sucking up Slurpees and Big Macs by the ton. Will have tainted Slurpee mix coming in from China in oil tankers.Bobby C.05-08-2007
HONEY BEES ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY IN MY AREA OF OHIO. WE GET SOME BUMBLERS AND WAY TOO MANY HORNETS AND YELLOW JACKETS. I LIKE TO GO OUT IN THE GARDEN IN THE MORNING. AT ONE TIME YOU COULD HERE THE HONEY BEES WORKING. ONCE EVERYTHING WAS BLOOMING THEY CAME BY THE HUNDREDS. NOW IN THE SUMMER THERE ARE A FEW BUMBLE BEES ON THE PLANTS. I HAVEN'T SEEN A HONEY BEE HERE FOR 4 OR 5 YEARS. I BUY A BOTTLE OF "BLOOM SET" EVERY YEAR NOW AND SPRAY THE TOMATO BLOSSOMS TO ENSURE A GOOD CROP.LLOYDOHIO05-08-2007
I don't know about anywhere else, but there are more bees around here than you can shake a stick at. The beekeepers are not losing their bees here.S.BlanchardNC05-08-2007
Dan E... Did some very quick research on Moxie. Many years ago the slight bitter taste, somewhat akin to sarsaparilla (root beer), was generated by the use of gentian root. I couldn't find that Moxie has discontinued gentian as a flavoring, but I'll betcha dollars to donuts that it has and is now using somehing else. The producers have made Moxie much sweeter than in the 1950's. I'm sure that's because America demands more and more sugar in their drinks. By the way, Moxie is now Maine's official state beverage (since 2005). It was invented in Union, Me. several years before the turn of the century. Lisbon Falls, Me. every year celebrates with Moxie Day........And now I leave the matter of Moxie, suspicious that viewers have grown already weary of the subject.DGPI05-08-2007
DG, I suspect you're right about the Moxie recipe. I have an antique Moxie bottle with the original label. I was going to compare ingredients with today's version. As you might expect, there were no ingredients listed on the old bottle. My college journalism professor used to tell me that Moxie was really the used anti-freeze his former boss drained from his car radiator each spring.Dan EArlington, MA05-07-2007
Folks, I'm pleased to announce the availability of Dr. Graves' newest book: Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History. http://www.crownofmaine.com/forgotten-times/ I picked up my copy today! Good stuff! :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-07-2007
Oh yeah! and they put Burro Pee in the Moxie.Bobby C.05-07-2007
smn Yep.. The bees are croaking by the millions ..Nobody knows why..To the tune of billions in crops.. It's like those Geese Paul was talking about not getting alarmed. I been around awhile.. Fishing down here. chasing alligators..Hunting. A few years ago I quit..The good places disappeared. The way the animals react changed. It got weird..it got too easy...they come looking for something to eat now.Right into your freaken' yard. What kinda crap is that? The rains don't come as often and yet the storms are more devastating. Blah Blah.. I know..but I sense serious change. No more fire ants than usual..I feed em dry grits around the mound.They eat 'em and explode.Bobby C.05-07-2007
Bobby, would that not encourage the fire ants and other little unsightly critters? I know those guys are bad down there. I never realized that's why they do clover.....we need to get the bees to multiply too. Thanks for the tip!smn05-07-2007
Dan E... This Moxie thing.....Moxie hasn't tasted like Moxie used to taste since I was a kid. I loved Moxie, so licorcey with a slight bitter taste, but only slight. I've blamed Father Time dulling up my taste buds and taking away the old fashioned flavor which I recall so well. But, I now suspect the Moxie factory has short changed the original recipe and has substituted with ersatz ingredients. Any comments?DGPI05-07-2007
Ain't that just sweet!!!!!!! ;-)KBSPI05-07-2007
I just pretty much figger that everbody is gonna think I'm making this up, but sugar is good for lawns too. We fertilize the heck out of everything and do nothing for the enzyme action in the soil..a sugar water spray can get this essential action on the move again and vastly improve the health of the grass and the control of bad stuff in the soil. Maybe that's what planting clover on farms is about. Sugar Week on the Com ain't it?Bobby C.05-07-2007
Randy re:the dried blood for the gophers.My first reaction was eeeooo! :eek: First I think I'll try what Odie suggested and that is to find their hole where they come up for air and shove some mothballs down in there and see if the fumes might deter them.Of course we won't bother doing anything until we start seeing a few of our bushes wilt!Thanks for the info....connie c.CA05-07-2007
Bobby, I agree with your point about the sugar. But (the taste tests Arch cites notwithstanding) I still maintain Coke doesn't taste like it used to. Certainly Moxie doesn't! Whether it's a function of cane sugar vs. corn syrup or not, I'm convinced our national obsession with sweets has caused changes in the way many of these drinks are made.Dan EArlington, MA05-07-2007
If the webmaster would patch my messages thru, I tried to say that mothballs work great for lawn pests.Dick DeLongBrooksville fl05-07-2007
I haven't done all the homework yet but niether have all the so called experts..I think the issue with cane sugar as opposed to high fructose corn syrup and some of the artificial substitutes as well.. is not so much one of taste as much as that it is slowly being discovered that good ol' cane sugar is not nearly as damaging to health as the alternatives are. This is especially true if the sugar is unrefined...Or at least unbleached. This message iz brought to you by the cane sugar growers uv Florida.Bobby C.05-07-2007
Here's a story about Mexican Coke (aka, cane sugar Coke) being sold at Costco. http://yumsugar.com/239889 Also, Jones Soda uses real sugar and not Corn Syrup in their sodas: http://www.jonessoda.com/WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-07-2007
Moth balls help rid places of possums here but my dauchsunds ... are best.. :DJudithTacoma05-07-2007
Hi Y'all I bet you folks did not know that in a great many taste tests that no one even the experts could tell the difference between sugar and corn syrup sweetened drinks. The oldest Dr Pepper plant in the US (40 Mi S/W of me) is still making Dr Pepper with sugar and getting a premium price for it and even they claim not to be able to tell the difference.Arch05-07-2007
reference moles. Dont laugh this is true. Down in Fl our nehibor had lots of moles. He would put out sticks of Juicey Fruit gum. They would eat the gum and then die because they could not digest the gum. I dont know if other flavors work or not.paul Csomerset Pa05-07-2007
Bobby C.--Thanks for that remedy. That is a first for me and it sounds like it would work. Connie--re: 20158. Since those critters shy away from the smell of blood, maybe try spreading some dried blood at the base of the plants. It is usually available in small bags at an organic fertilizer/hardware store, and is a great nutrient source for the plants. Good luck!Randy SmithPresque Isle05-07-2007
Bobby, Great photo! I never got inside the Coke plant, but I remember going with my father to Hedrich's to pick up Orange Crush (in the brown, ribbed bottles) and Moxie. The bottling plant was behind Wight's furniture store, and you had to go down that steep alley between A. M. Smith's and Roy's Army & Navy to get there. Those were the days when Moxie not only was made with real sugar, it had the original Moxie taste. Not like that watered down stuff they sell today.Dan EArlington, MA05-07-2007
Randy re:mothballs - would it work for gophers? They sneak in from underneath and destroy new plants. We just planted 107 Photinia bushes yesterday, and the gopher population is quite prolific here! If we can just get them to some maturity, then the gophers can't bother them. But they are just 1 gallon plants to begin with and can grow over 6 feet. Oh well - I'm sure we'll have to replace a few before it's over! :rolleyes:connie c.CA05-07-2007
I thought I had a better picture of this building. I think DG may have,but I think this is where Coke stored the "real sugar" on North Main back in the fifties and before. I think Meta is the mystery sweetie pie Maybasket Queen Phantom so I ain't sending three dollars unless I'm wrong. Randy ..mothballs are also good to put under the mattress to keep the dogs out of the bed.Bobby C.05-07-2007
Webmaster Jeff--Great shot---it nicely shows the fields "out back" of Aroostook Farm and the fields on the UMPI farm....Maybe we can plant some grain this week? Marilyn--re: 20150. Try spreading mothballs around on the lawn--works great on keeping mice out of the grain combine during winter storage. :)Randy SmithPresque Isle05-06-2007
A shot of Arnold Brook Lake here in Presque Isle this evening. Ice-out is progressing!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-06-2007
thank you so much for that story. it makes me teary! xo :)westpetaluma, california05-06-2007
West, Your father was a very special person, my girls just loved him, especially Tenlee, she was walking home from school, Gouldville, one day and it was so cold and windy, between Winnies and the store the windy just blew down off the base, she had lost her mittens and her hands were freezing, Mike heard her crying and went out to get her, he had some mittens in there and put a pair on her and got her warmed up then he put her in his car and drove her home to Verone Street, he was an icon in our neighborhood.Mona05-06-2007
wow! i just looked at some archives and saw lots of references to my dad (fred "mike" roberts of roberts market)! how wonderful! my family drove across country last summer to get to P.I for the summer funeral. We spent most of the time up-ta Portage. When in town, we were attending to business. i keep a picture of dad on my kitchen windowsill and sometimes put a shot of gin there - one for him and one for me - just to see who's goes down the fastest... his usually wins!! thank you miss may basket for the info! i never did get one. what a fun idea and definitely requires much more daring than the drug store scooby doo ones. Last year, someone was asking about kent p. bishop. i know him and know how to get a hold of him (long as he doesn't owe you money.....hahhaa). was it "bobby" on this website who graduated in 1980? that is my grad year although we moved when i was a kid and i graduated h.s. in connecticut. i would love to thank everyone here who knew my dad and loved him. he was funny and grumpy and wonderful and always had a joke! sent fun packages to us kids too and they had lots of "woolie" socks in them. i'm almost out of them. i am trying like crazy to move back to maine. probably down near my brother michael - who just moved to yarmouth.westpetaluma, california05-06-2007
Marilyn; Here in florida they recommend moth balls, once a month or so, spread liberably around the lawn for all pests. Cheap and it works for me.Dick DeLongFlorida05-06-2007
I have a question that I really hope someone has a good answer for. Our lawn this year is covered with mole hills and we have gotten the Grub-x to rid the lawn of grubs to help keep the skunks away, but what is a good deterrant for moles? We live in a wooded mobile home park and I guess we will have the problem as long as we live here, but would like to at least keep our lawn free of them. So, come on everyone and give me your solutions!!!MarilynColchester, Vt05-06-2007
Hi Ms. West..re: post 20147 I will take up the wand and tell you what the tradition of hanging May Baskets is (was!). As kids we used to make crape paper baskets by cutting and folding and cutting..then we could put candy or cookies in the bottom of the basket and go hand it on "someone's" door, knock on the door and when they came out the other person was suppose to chase the "hanger" and kiss them. Of course, this was in a much more innocent society and all in fun. When I stopped in to DG's office to get his new book last week (autographed, of course) I asked him if he had received a May Basket. He proceeded to tear up and explain that he had not received one since he was a child...soooo...the May Basket Queen struck and DG received his May Basket with TWO (no less) Hersey's Kisses! Guess some of us are still kids at heart!May Basket QueenPI05-06-2007
Welcome to the site, west (aka as Mike Roberts' girl - you should go into the archives and read some of the things written about you family when your uncle (?) died - well respected). I watched a movie last evening that I thought folks might have missed, as it wasn't a box office wonder; it also in book form for the readers among you. Movie: Freedom Writers Book: The Freedom Writers Diary The story of a classroom experience of a first time teacher in California in a school full of gangs. Well worth your time, in my opinion.daisymid atlantic05-06-2007
thanks bobby! these are wonderful websites! now, will someone please explain to me the whole ritual around the may basket? i would hate to find out that i lost mine.... haha also, in my memory, the best soda was the ice cold strawberry soda in the bottles from the soda machine at hedrick's motel. that was my aunt's place. now you all know who i am! :) i'm one of mike roberts' girls!westpetaluma, california05-06-2007
Here's a good site with detailed instructions for box beam and straw bale construction. http://www.strawbale.com/dvds/straw-bale-howto.htmlBobby C.05-06-2007
thanks dan!westpetaluma, california05-05-2007
Thanks for the info, Dan E. I will look it up in detail tomorrow.daisy05-05-2007
Daisy, West... Some public television stations are running a series called "Building Green" that deals with many of the topics you're discussing--energy efficient materials, houses built with bales of straw, etc. http://www.buildinggreentv.com/bgtvDan EArlington, MA05-05-2007
Sweetie Pie Queen... Usually BC is very quick on the uptake, but this time he's asleep at the wheel. He has no clue who the maybasket queen is. All kinds of hints have been shoved under his nose and he's still clueless. Methinks he's been drinking Schmidts Ale ($1.00 a 6-pack) rather than his usual imported whatever......DGPI05-05-2007
DG, Bobby, you're both winners from where I sit on my throne! (and that's NOT at Churchill Downs!) More like the grandstand at the No. Me. Fairgrounds!...(I ushered there back in ''56,'57',58...AND '59) Go figure, Bobby C.Maybasket Queen05-05-2007
hey daisy! how wonderful about moving back to maine and your new home. we would love to do a rammed earth home or hay bale but we'll have to get to maine first. there is a cool website (and i must say encouraging as far as more people looking towards energy efficient homes) earthship.net - they are building them all over - including england and northern europe. lots of wonderful info there. :)westpetaluma, california05-05-2007
Sarah, Re: 20125, I can't say for certain when the Mars Hill Cam will be up but I expect it to be very soon. We've had the camera for several months now and it's in the hands of our installer/isp waiting to be put up. The delay seems to be related to networking problems they're having on the mountain. While I am expecting it literally any day now, I can't say for certain. SorryWebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-05-2007
Who put those balloons up on S. Main ? Kinda nice.Bobby C.05-05-2007
OOOPS Don't tell anyone. That stuff was as bad as Pearl or Lonestar is today.Arch05-05-2007
Arch..Half-A-Heifer? I thought that stuff was outlawed.Bobby C.05-05-2007
why not just sit back and relax. enjoy the site if you want if you do not just go away.dtphx az05-05-2007
Or was it this stuff? :cool:Arch05-05-2007
BC You didn't tell Member that they were cleaning out old stock for you. :DArch05-05-2007
DG ..Money will be on the way Monday..win ur lose.Bobby C.05-05-2007
20128 Member When I go to the corner store fur a sixer they don't ax me for no money.. They just say,"Bobby..may we have your permission to tell our customers that you shop here?".Bobby C.05-05-2007
oh, oh, Bobby C. You're letting your image as 'a non-caring, beer drinking, yard-full-of-trash' fellow slip, when you start demonstrating concern about birds running into windows! :D Arch, I just went to both sites and got distracted from the chore-at-hand; I just had to do the puzzles on Mainers in exile site !! ;-)daisymid atlantic05-05-2007
Marlene If you are gonna be cleaning your windows that good you need to put a birdwarning decal up.Bobby C.05-05-2007
Bobby, I think we all will agree that you contribute a lot to this site, member or not! But before you decided to join, I don't think you complained about there being member-only areas. I could be wrong, but I don't think so... I too waited a while before joining but never complained about not having full access. I suppose it's kinda like going to the corner store and complaining that they won't give me a six-pack unless I pay first....just doesn't make sense!Member05-05-2007
This cute little bird bumped into our kitchen window this morning - we held him for about 15 minutes before he flew away. Pretty cute, huh?MarlenePresque Isle05-05-2007
Maybe the non-member should check out the SJV.NET website or the Maine Exile website they are both free.Arch05-05-2007
Jeff, when will the Mars Hill Cam be working? By the way you are doing a wonderful job maintaing this Web Site. I love this site. Someday maybe next time we come up I can meet some of you all. Many Many thanks.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.05-05-2007
Bobby C., Well said.Mona05-05-2007
Dear Non-member. I was a non-paying reader for a long time before I made the free-will choice to pay and join this site. I am not from Maine but enjoy the once every few years visit we make to Maine. I enjoy my vacations to Maine more since I have been viewing the pictures and just learning about the similarities and differences in experiences growing up and living in the area. Since I do not live in Maine and others here have closer ties, I do not expect the same type of "acceptance" as those who were born and reared in N. Maine and stayed OR moved away. I am also a member of a discussion board in my own back yard. Perhaps you need to find such a board closer to where you live. Consider joining, however! The pictures alone are worth the small registration fee!!! :0)janePA05-05-2007
My guess is that how one reacts to others depends on the day they are having.. I have seen days in my life when I didn't have ten dollars to join nuthin'..Does that mean I had nothing to contribute?Bobby C.05-05-2007
Member, Your entry is a bit harsh. I am a paid member, but I will tell you that does not guarentee you free speech in a debate, If the person or persons don't like it you are gone Member or not. I didn't join for awhile either, I enjoy the site most of the time and reading others thoughts and opinions, but am careful now who i choose to debate with. But statements such as yours accusing people of being welfare clients goes too far.Mcb05-05-2007
Looks like Non-Member is part of the "Entitlement Society" being discussed a couple weeks ago. Maybe the Webmaster should start a COM Food Stamp program for those that are unable (or unwilling) to contribute anything back. :rolleyes:Member05-05-2007
AMEN !!! KBS, you hit the nail right on the head with that statement !!! :-)daisy05-05-2007
Non-Member, Build your own web site(free to viewers), put up the cameras(free to viewers), all the other stuff that is free to viewers on this site, monitor it and maintain to daily, then ask for nothing back. Not even the large amount of $10 dollars a year. And maybe everyone will move to your web site.KBSPI05-05-2007
Interesting info from Arch and West. We will be returning to Maine within the next two years and are in the process of designing an energy efficient home; we will have 2X6 walls filled with cellulose with 2" rigid foam on exterior walls. We are looking at both passive and active solar; what gets installed for active solar will be determined by the amount of return (i.e., photovolatic versus hot water). It seems that an individual wind turbine would be out of our reach financially, but that is another option for Maine with limited sun light .. ya just have to have DEEP POCKETS ! ;-) We were thinking of a gray water system for dishwasher and washer (like West, we have low-water use front loaders); we used that system for our home in Naples years ago, in an effort to save our leach field. We still have LOTS to learn about conserving natural resources so welcome any info or web sites. :D There is a web site for a solar house in the southern part of Maine at: solarhouse.com for those interested.daisy05-05-2007
ok...either we can sign the guestbook or we cant...either we can view one persons picture but not another's without being a member...I guess unless you "PAY" to be here...your not welcomed????? What is the point if all we can do is read what you all are saying??? Hint well taken ;-)non-member05-05-2007
Nice picture Kim. Thanks for sharing :-)CarmaHollis05-05-2007
good morning! good morning daisy! i put a bucket in my shower to collect the water under the faucet (before it gets hot) and while i shower. if the bucket fills - which is usually does, i reach it out and dump it into the toilet to flush it. we don't flush the "yellow" right away. we rent a big farm house and it is horribly under cared for by the owners. bad windows, etc. we rigged the drain on the shower to a pipe that leads it to the garden. no storage tank. i have a high energy efficient clothes washer so it only takes two and a half buckets to do a load. now that the weather is getting better, i will hang my clothes outside. even with keeping the house at 58 most of the day in the winter and 62 during waking and dinner times, our PG&E bills are around $400/month in the winter. i am looking to move back to maine not only because i miss home (i'm originally from P.I.) but it's soo expensive!westpetaluma, california05-05-2007
Daisy To use the so called grey water you would have the flushes and the kitchen sink to the sewer and the rest to a storage tank. You would not want to use bleach in your wash to any amount because it will kill the grass etc. I looked into having my house plumbed to put all the grey water on the lawn but the cost was high and you have to look at local codes to see if it is allowed.Arch05-05-2007
I remember making May baskets but we wove them out of paper. I have not thought of May baskets in a long time. Perhaps I will make them again next year. Are they not to be given out on May 1st? [May Day]janePA05-05-2007
This is a picture of an albino deer that Pete took on Thursday.KimBlaine05-05-2007
Re: 20105 West, How do you accomplish the reuse of the water from your automatic washing machine? Any web site directive for that info?daisymid atlantic05-05-2007
Did you see that post? Paul Cyr's got better stuff than the government.Bobby C.05-05-2007
Hey! Whatever happened to the "Anybody can be bought." rule that made America so great? :-(Bobby C.05-05-2007
I forgot about the "kiss and tell law". That does it...I'm taking BC's $3 but I ain't tellin'...DGPI05-05-2007
DG, weren't you taught it isn't right to kiss and tell? You might not get another May Basket if you tell everything you know! Is the ice melted? Did we guess the right dates? Are you planting those potatoes yet? ;-)smn05-05-2007
regarding the subcompact bulbs, go to WWW.SNOPES.COM under medical and cfl for your answers. this website has a lot of information and is worth a visit. :) energy costs are high here (vehicle gas is anywhere from $3.26-$3.69 for regular unleaded). i reuse my shower h2o in my clothes washer,to flush toilets, and water the garden. we pay for h2o to come into the house and twice as much to go out. i have all subcompact bulbs in my house. you can also get ones that are encased. if you're worried about mercury, check out the acid rain from factories and from gold mining. :-)westpetaluma, california05-04-2007
BC, You can still get that 1885 coke on the street if you look in the right places.KBSPI05-04-2007
Re question As I remember ..Coke tasted better in 1885...I don't think it wuz the sugar.Bobby C.05-04-2007
DG .. sorry ..I got confused. That was a 1914 Grover..not worth as much as a 1922..can I get 16.00 back?Bobby C.05-04-2007
Paul.. Watch close..these guys are sneaky. I'm not kiddin'.Bobby C.05-04-2007
DG..Crikey! I got problems! I wuz jest lookin' thru my stuff..the only thing I got left that I am willing to part with is an old i922 Grover Clevland 20.00. I ain't made no money since 77 so I can't give you any real fiat. Will you give me 17.00 back for the Grover?Bobby C.05-04-2007
re 20091, go for it bobby, I'll keep a lookout....Paul CyrP. Isle05-04-2007
Maybasket Queen... I'll wait for the $3...I'll split it with you.DGPI05-04-2007
mona did u ever go into the web site that the Irvine boys have. Moose hunting and white deer and black bears on the land back of our farm.Paul Csomerset, pa05-04-2007
Hey DG, wait until you have the money in hand!"Queen of the Maybaskets"PI05-04-2007
Herbie Inman used to hold up traffic on main street in Caribou so I could find a parking place :-)paul Csomerset, Pa05-04-2007
Hi Daisy Everything is fine here, we got lucky. The tornadoes and 90 yes ninety mph winds went around us. We didn't even get that much rain.Arch05-04-2007
Meta... See what you started (maybaskets)! Booby C. wants to know who gave me mine. In fact, he's sending me $3 to tell him. Should I reveal the identity of the South St. Sweetie Pie, queen of the maybaskets? Or is it May baskets? Or is it may baskets or is it Maybaskets? What the heck...I'll take the money and run.DGPPI05-04-2007
Mona, lucky you to get a Maybasket! I talked to my cousin over the phone, & she tried to refresh my memory on how to make them. I wrote down the directions and am going to buy some tissue paper this weekend and attempt it. I want to give one to my grand daughter who will just love it! Of course she'll have to try and make one as well. That oughta be fun!connie c.CA05-04-2007
Mr. Sutter.. It's a nice house.. don't screw it up. I was referring to Paul's Photo. OK Richard..I give up . I'll send three dollars..just tell me who it was. I'm sending a five.. you owe me two dollars change. RICBobby C.05-04-2007
The house that needs a May Basket was built by William H. Sutter, Presque Isle potato and dairy farmer, and veteran of the Civil War. That house raised a lot of children. Today, I'm just the "caretaker," and property tax payer. Maybe I should be shamed into painting the outside.Steve SutterPresque Isle05-04-2007
Ihis house needs a maybasket bad..I shall don all my ghostbuster gear and deliver one. Paul will you back me up?Bobby C,05-04-2007
:-) Not sure what these are other than looking like purple daisys.Carma05-04-2007
BC I use Mozilla TBird for mail and it has a spell check built in. FFox browser has a dictionary function built in. A lot of us dont have Word etc:.Arch05-04-2007
Mona..I don't have no problems with spelling but if I did I would write my stuff in "MS Word"..spell check it..correct it ..copy it and paste it into the guestbook. Word has a usage function too but I ain't got no use for usage..in a thousand years it will change.Bobby C05-04-2007
I should check my spelling before I submit, not after.mona,05-04-2007
Paul, I can't believe you never saw a May Basket, we Made them every year, I'd forgotten about the May Pole we di that at school. Connie, May baskets, the trditional ones made with tissue paper are not an Aroostook tradtion, my relatives in southern Maine all made them. I had never seen the other kind until on here, w used to put some candy or a small gift in them,I got ones this year from a friend, first time in years.Mona05-04-2007
I have heard of may baskets, but never seen one. I have heard of the maypole though.paul csomerset PA05-04-2007
Whoops!the other entries were made while I was writing mine.KBB would you be so kind as to email me the website for the tissue paper Maybasket intructions? cclair@hughes.net Thanks!connie c.CA05-04-2007
I was telling my daughter-in-law, who was raised in S.Calif., about Maybaskets and thought she could teach her 2nd grade students to make them. But she had never heard of them and wanted to know if it's just an Aroostook County thing. I said I really didn't know. Does anyone else know? I looked up Maybaskets on-line, but they just showed regular kinds of baskets - not the tissue paper kind. Anyway.... I'm glad I have that childhood memory.connie c.CA05-04-2007
I have not seen Arch on here for a few days ... I hope the storms hitting the Texas area have not caused Mikki & him any problems. :-( Nor to the other folks that post on here from that state. Stay safe all.daisymid atlantic05-04-2007
The may basket that I made years ago were made with crepe paper. Don't know if that is still on sale or not. Yep, you got a kiss from the person that you gave it to. We would mostly put it on their door and run and hide and they had to find us. I believe the tradition is a old one that has to do with Russia and their May Day celebration.MarilynColchester,Vt05-04-2007
Re Maybaskets: Thanks to KBB for the website with directions for making the "county" style baskets of tissue paper and to "Julia" who was so kind as to send me samples in various stages of construction! The "art" won't be lost! I even got one from cousin Kathy in the mail yesterday. Fun!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA05-04-2007
jh, I do now ! and to think I could of given the four of you a kiss seeing as that took place on Academy street........Paul CyrP. Isle05-04-2007
Hang the maybasket on door knob; ring bell or knock on door; call out persons name; run; if caught, you got kissed! Our baskets were hand made from colored paper cut in strips then woven and glued together. Usually held candy and flowers. :DMaraveneSarasota05-04-2007
My memory of maybaskets is that the person who received one had to kiss the giver. Is that correct or was that just an Academy St. custom??? :confused:RonMass.05-04-2007
Melinda, Michelle, Rosalie and myself made Paul one once and filled it with Chocolate and hung it on his office door and wrote hima message in french "catch us if you can" to this day he probably never knew who did this!!! ;-)jh05-03-2007
THANKS BRENDA, I THOUGHT BOBBY C'S STORY ABOUT WHISKEY AND BEEF JERKY WAS A LITTLE OVER THE TOP. ACTUALLY I KNEW HE WAS KIDDING BUT THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY. THE TERM MAYBASKET IS SOMETHING I NEVER HEARD HERE IN OHIO. SOUNDS LIKE A NICE CUSTOM. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE OHIO05-03-2007
LLOYD,, when I was growing up in the county we made may baskets and we made them out of tissue paper and hung them on the door knob of someone we liked a lot. that is my thoughts of maybaskets.Brenda05-03-2007
BOBBY, I THINK IS A PHOTO OF A MAY BASKET BUT I DON'T SEE ANY BEEF JERKY.LLOYDOHIO05-03-2007
St. John's school wuz on the hill where UMPI iz now. I graduated there.Bobby C.05-03-2007
Thank God it's almost Mother's Day.. this Maybasket thing is drivin' me nuts.Bobby C.05-03-2007
DG ..OK I figgered you wouldn't tell any way so why ask? Now I'm all bent out of shape anyhow ..so tell me.Bobby C.05-03-2007
BC... You still haven't asked me who snuck me a maybasket. Ah, what the heck, I'm not tellin' anyway.....DGPI05-03-2007
I never knew what a May Basket was until a couple days ago.. no doubt I would be honored to have one but you can make up for it by sending money or beer.Bobby C.05-03-2007
Summer St. Sweetie Pie.... Methinks B.C. is distraught because his last few days (or weeks or years) have been maybasketless. What can we do to pull him out of this self-pity hole he's dug for himself? Seriously, I was honored to get the basket...many thanks.DGPI05-03-2007
Bobby, I hate to break the news, but it's because you don't have a Maybasket hanging on your door.Summer Street Sweetie PiePI05-03-2007
Marilyn, DG would be the final authority, but I believe St John's School was located on the site that is now UMPI.Dan EArlington, MA05-03-2007
In todays picture for the guestbook there is one that says "Presque Isle from the St. Johns School" Is the road in the picture the one coming down from UMPI? Was the St. Johns school where UMPI is now or am I on the wrong road? Could the road be what is now Academy Street? D.G. Could you fill me in?MarilynColchester, Vt05-03-2007
I don't get it ..Spring has sprung and it's the season fur romance. I'm lookin' in the miirror and combing my hair. Why do these Mooses look like they don't even care?Bobby C.05-03-2007
Male Vs. FemaleCarmaHollis05-03-2007
Sam Clemens sed " There ain't a place in the world worth spending two weeks in ,but almost any place is good enough to spend your life." That's why I don't go nowhere unless somebody pays me. If I ever got stupid enough to pay somebody to stay somewhere (besides my home of course), I would beg my friends,if I had any,to kill me. signed..BCBobby C.05-03-2007
Myrna-A couple years ago, by pure luck, we found the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel. It has just opened 4 days before and is a beautiful hotel right on Main Street within walking distance of everything. My daughter and I will be there in June and got a package of 2 night stay with a lobster bake dinner at the Bar Harbor Motor Inn one night, breakfast both days, $20 gift card to the gift shop, and either a bus tour around the Island or a 2 hour boat tour, all for $395, tax and gratuity included. Their packages and prices are on their web site.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach05-03-2007
The answer to the Question du Jour. If you think the price of gas will be 4.00 it will be. If you know what that means you should be workin' fur the illuminati..ur is that illuminatus?Bobby C.05-03-2007
DG see how I bypassed that problem of me buying you a Maybaskey? I pretended it was a typo and answered another question. Too bad I ain't twenty-five ..in 20 years I could be President.Bobby C.05-03-2007
All this talk of May baskets - I did not know the tradition still existed, but...some sweet person I know made some and did the delivering on May Day. I guess there are all different ways of making them (some, ahem, more combustible than others, apparently :p ), but mine was full of flowers. I guess they didn't get Bobby's memo...KBB05-03-2007
DG..You know I know who it is..It's that Barbara girl that lived up across the railroad tracks from Summer Street behind the Crab-apple tree. You know..the one with the mustache that was always crushin' on you. Tell Meta what I said.Bobby C.05-03-2007
Flyrod I wonder if that hat will cost him as much as the hat that the Bears linebacker Urlacher wore on Super Bowl media day.? It only cost him a $100,000 FINE.Arch05-03-2007
NE PATRIOT'S QB TOM BRADY..... Kinda like Gen Washington flying the Confederate flag! :confused:FLYROD05-03-2007
Booby C... Send me $3 and I'll tell you brought me a maybasket...DGPI05-03-2007
Paul Cyr: I believe the flowers on your photo e-mail are called coltsfoot. They are in the sunflower family and grow wild on roadways and fields. Flower from February to June. Named for the resemblance of the leaf to a colts foot. It was used years ago as a cure for coughs. A extract of fresh leaves to make cough drops and hard candy and the dried leaves were steeped for tea. Information from my trusty Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers. Our gas just went up to $3.00 for regular.MarilynColchester, Vt05-03-2007
BOBBY, YOUR MAY BASKET SOUNDS GOOD TO ME. I WOULD SUBSTITUTE A BOTTLE OF CAPTAIN MORGAN FOR THE BEEF JERKY. THANKS FOR THE LAUGH OF THE DAY. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO05-03-2007
Bobby, Doesn't sound like any May Basket I have seen, I got one of the traditional May Baskets yesterday too, DG. It's cold enough to snow here today, just not nice May weather..Mona05-03-2007
BOBBY, SOUNDS LIKE AN EXCELLENT TRADITION IN MAINE. I DON'T EXACTLY BELIEVE THE PART ABOUT THE WHISKEY. HOWEVER, YOUR CONCEPT OF THE MAY BASKET SOUNDS GOOD TO ME. YOU CAN HAVE THE BEEF JERKY. A BOTTLE OF CAPTAIN MORGAN TO GO WITH THE WHISKY SOUNDS BETTER. I GUESS FLOWERS WOULD ALSO BE OK FOR SOME PEOPLE. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDOHIO05-03-2007
Filled up my gas tank yesteray at BJ's Wholesale Club in Auburn--paid $2.81 per gallon regular. :-(Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine05-03-2007
Yah Dan ..that's a good one..the longer you stay out the scarier you get.Bobby C.05-03-2007
Bobby, Your approach to May baskets reminds me of a friend's approach to trick-or-treating at Halloween. He goes door to door with a shot glass.Dan EArlington, MA05-03-2007
LLOYD To make a May Basket you'll need: A plastic berry basket Construction paper cut in narrow strips or "curly ribbon" will do well. Tissue paper or cellophane wrap and a package of beef jerky plus a half pint bottle of good whisky. First weave the paper or ribbon through the wholes of the strawberry basket. Then place tissue paper inside with the edges above the basket. Place the beef jerky and whisky (with the plastic pot) inside and you're done! Add a homemade card or flower poem. Surprise an elderly neighbor, relative or teacher. The response is sure to bring a smile to your face and warm the recipients heart !Bobby C.05-03-2007
WHAT IS A MAY BASKET?LLOYDOHIO05-03-2007
Booby C... Got a maybasket yesterday from a real nice person. You should be so lucky. Can't tell you who it was, but you'd be mighty jealous. In the afternoon I'll send a picture of it so you can eat your heart out. Okay, so you want a clue, eh? Well, let's see.....grew up on Summer St.DGPI05-03-2007
smn The cottage in Caribou belongs to the Old Iron Inn bed/breakfast. I tried to put in their email address but was unable to.Barb RDelaware05-03-2007
SMN....Waterford is about 65-70 miles inland [near Bridgton/Fryeburg area]...you must mean Wells/Kennebunk area.That area is the one brazen enough to charge that much for accomodations [a bed,phone and a TV]Rob05-03-2007
Thank you for the heads up regarding the price of hotel/motels. Over on the west coast of Maine around Waterford, etc. they want $175 plus.....$200 on Saturday night. I guess maybe we should spend more time toward PI and we would get more for our buck. What's the name of that cottage in Caribou? That would be perfect..... :-)smn05-03-2007
The mention of $179. per night where "they stay", is a bit out there. I live on the coast of Maine, and even in tourist season, rooms (nice ones) are available for less that $75 per night and that includes free wi-fi and cable TV. come on.DWT05-03-2007
Lloyd - thanks for your suggestions. I'll check out the Bar Harbor Manor. I like hearing others' experiences, rather than going blindly into the night! :-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-02-2007
MYRNA, I HAVE SOME WEBSITES FOR BAR HARBOR MANOR AND MAINE TOURISM. I TRIED TO PUT THEM IN THE GUESTBOOK BUT THEY BOUNCED FOR REASON. I CAN E-MAIL THEM TO YOU IF YOU LIKE. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO05-02-2007
MYRNA, MY WIFE AND I STAY AT THE BAR HARBOR MANOR. WE WILL BE THERE AGAIN IN OCTOBER. THEY HAVE ROOMS IN ALL PRICE RANGES. SOME ARE A LITTLE PRICEY BUT VERY NICE. THEY HAVE ROOMS THAT ARE BASICALLY MOTEL TYPE ROOMS AND THEY ALSO HAVE SUITES. WE LIKE IT BECAUSE ITS ONLY A FEW MINUTES FROM ACADIA NATIONAL PARK WHICH IS JUST BEAUTIFUL. THE BAR HARBOR MANOR IS IN EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN AND THE RESTAURANTS. FINDING A PLACE TO PARK IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM DURING TOURIST TIME IN BAR HARBOR. BEING ABLE WALK DOWNTOWN TO EAT AND SHOP IS A BIG PLUS. HOPE THIS HELPED. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO05-02-2007
This must be ESP - I was just thinking about asking the crownofmainers for hotel recommendations for Bar Harbor. My husband and I, and my brother and his wife are planning to go up the end of September for a visit on our way to Aroostook. Any experience good or bad would be helpful.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts05-02-2007
We took a trip along the Maine coast last summer and found a wonderful room at the Betsy Ross House in Lubec for $75 a night with continental breakfast the next morning. The time to go is Labor Day week-end when they lower the rates from summer to end of season. About four houses down the street is the bridge to Campobello Island in Canada where we saw the Roosevelt Cottage and then headed to Bar Harbor where we also found a motel room which was very nice and clean for $78. We were really surprised as had expected to pay much more.Enjoyed a wonderful trip and hope to go back this summer and do more of the coastline.MarilynColchester, Vt05-02-2007
Yes,that is the bed/brakfast. We stayed in the separate 2 bedroom cottage in the back. We are "clean freaks" and were very impressed with this place.Barb RDelaware05-02-2007
BARB R. IS THIS THE PLACE? JUST FOUND THE WEB SITE. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO05-02-2007
My husband and I stayed at a great bed/breakfast in Caribou last summer:Old Iron Inn. We rented the cottage for a week for $350.00 which came fully furnished--only needed to buy food.Barb RDelaware05-02-2007
179 BUCKS A NIGHT. I WOULD BE GLAD TO PAY THAT LITTLE WHERE I GO IN MAINE. THE TOURIST SEASON IS A MAJOR RIP OFF AT MOTELS AND HOTELS.LLOYDOHIO05-02-2007
The price of fuel is terrible, but even better the price of a hotel/motel has just gone through the roof. How does one take a vacation @ $179 plus for a nights rest? At those rates, one has to think twice about going any place. What's the going rate for a clean bed up in PI anyway? :confused:smn05-02-2007
DTW, As i said earlier gas is 3.18 in Presque isle and Caribou, I bought some of it today.Mona05-02-2007
mainegasprices.com will show you the range of prices in Maine. From $2.79 in Biddeford, to $3.13 in Presque Isle.DTW05-02-2007
GAS PRICES WILL HURT THE TOURISM. I WENT TO MAINE LAST JULY. AVERAGED A LITTLE OVER 3 BUCKS A GALLON. DROVE ABOUT 2200 MILES. MY BILL FOR GAS WAS ONLY AROUND $225.00. THIS WAS THE LEAST EXPENSE OF THE VACATION. IT WON'T KEEP ME HOME FROM MAINE THIS YEAR UNLESS IT GOES OVER 4BUX. WILL STAY HOME JUST ON PRINCIPLE. I DID NOTICE THAT SOME OF PLACES THAT WE VISITED LAST YEAR WERE NOT NEAR AS BUSY WITH TOURIST AS IN 2004. GREENVILLE WAS PRETTY DEAD. BAILEY ISLAND WAS ABOUT THE SAME. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO05-02-2007
BC..what would we do on here without you? You keep us laughing!PAC05-02-2007
Gas went up here again to 3.18, thats .11 this past week, I went through Madawaska today, 3.07 and 3.09. so P.I. can't use that old argument that its transpotation cost. this will sure hurt the summer recreation all over the State. But the powers that be are eating it up, Exxon moble only made 10 billion this first quarter.Mona05-02-2007
Yah...prtty soon only the super rich will be able to afford a real Petunia. Do like I do ..jest stick plastic flowers and metal flamingos out there on some second hand artificial turf in front of your trailer. Turn on the sprinklers and have a few beers and it all looks real.Bobby C.05-02-2007
Talk about gas prices, has anyone been to the gardening center for annuals ?? Prices are UP !!daisy05-02-2007
This is like the 1956 Harley Davidson 165cc that my cousin Sandy lend me for the summer. Bobby Graves' brother Dick Graves, helped start it. I was in the eighth grade at Cunningham 1964. I rode it in the fields; no drivers license. Better than my new Schwinn bicycle that I bought picking potatoes.WB05-02-2007
P Burtt, those jokes are so old their hair has turned white !!! Still got a chuckle out of me though!! My gosh, where have all the folks you cited gone ... long before the f-word was used with regularity ...daisymid atlantic05-02-2007
Remember Hollywood Squares?... Q. Do female frogs croak? A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough. Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be? A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it. Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years. A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake. Q. According to Cosmopolitain, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married? A. Rose Marie: No; wait until morning. Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older? A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency. Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say "I Love You"? A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty. Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather? A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily. Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year? A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries. Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score? A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy. Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other? A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.P. Burtt05-02-2007
Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet? A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom. Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls? A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out. Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do? A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark? Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to? A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark. Q. According to Ann Landers, is their anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people? A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army. Q. It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it? A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected. Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do? A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth. Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex? A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him. Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they? A. Charley Weaver: His feet. Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed? A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-02-2007
I was having my morning coffee at Tim Hortons when a friend from Washburn came in with a May basket for me and another friend from Crouseville, I don't know when I've had one, I am so excited, she said she would show me how to make them, I've long forgotten.Mona05-02-2007
It's "Thunder Beach" this week on Panama City Beach. Estimates are that 65,000 motorcycles will cruise the beaches. Bikers started arriving last weekend. Temp is 85 degrees today. Gas is $3.05 for regular. Cycle pictured is our 1963 HD Panhead Duo Glide. HD only made 100 of this model making it an extremely rare cycle. BTW, it's for sale!Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL05-02-2007
STUART (RE:20004) - Thank you for asking how the Maine Blackfly is doing... as a member of the Maine Blackfly Breeders Association, I can tell you there is a movement in Maine to ban all forms of killing this magnificent creature, to include spraying, trapping, swatting and the wearing of headnets, denying them their God-given right to attain the neccesary nurishment of blood required to further the species. I urge everyone to please do your part to insure the survival of the Maine Blackfly by Bar-B-Queing, fishing and performing yardwork as much as possible in the upcoming weeks ahead.FLYROD05-02-2007
Dick, Which do you prefer.....Virginny in the spring or northern Maine in the fall?RonMass05-02-2007
Jane In PA. Ref: <19990> What part of PA are you from? Here in SW Virginia Spring came the second week of March, been in the 80's here with no humidty. Flowers have all bloomed and gone by except for the Azalea's in the picture. Cheers, DickDick HigginsBlue ridge Mtsn. SW Virginia05-02-2007
Arch, Consider it done my friend. vhvhNorth of Mexico City05-01-2007
Vern H When you and NC get to jawing, and the subject comes around to Mapleton remember to hoist a brew for me.Arch05-01-2007
This is like the 1956 Harley Davidson 165cc that my cousin lend me for the summer. Bobby Graves brother Dick Graves, helped start it. I was in the eighth grade at Cunningham 1964. I rode it in the fields; no drivers license. Better than my new Schwinn bicycle that I bought picking potatoes.WB05-01-2007
HLB - Thanks for the kind words. I'll not ask how you found out... KBB - Let me set the record straight. The bike in the picture is a rental. Riding my bike from Houston to Crystal River is too much for me. I like to fly and rent from the local Harley or Eagle Rider dealer. That way I get to ride target areas of the U.S. without the pain (literally) of riding, or trailering, my bike there. As for looking different from my HS picture. If you look at that picture you'd think that I graduated at the age of nine. I am a tad bit older now. That might explain the tad difference. NC - I never pass up an opportunity to visit with another Mapleton person. I will give you a call before I arrive to set something up. Meredith - Size. My brother is still taller than I am. I appreciate the compliment though. Let you know when I am coming up... Yes, for sure. When I head that way I will be sure to let you know. And yes it will be fun. HLB - Oh yes. What do you win??? You won when you were given your red hair and great disposition. Warm Regards, vhvhSouth of I-1005-01-2007
Love this bike. Not too many made... little pricey... but great. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt05-01-2007
Vern, It was great seeing your picture. You look like you've got some height to you. I remember when I was a kid that I thought Cyril was about 7 feet tall. I'll bet you're taller than he is. :-) It's great to think back about our childhood beliefs. Hope you make it to the county this summer. Let us know so we can all get together for at least a few minutes. We can stop traffic on Main St., in front of the Cam! Wouldn't that be fun?Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.05-01-2007
how is the maine state bird the black fly doing :cool:stuart clarkmacwahoc plt.05-01-2007
Hi Harriet! I just wanted to mention somethin' while you were talking about words people use -- the other morning, Terry and I were listening to the news on the radio and we heard the newscaster say "Yest'r'dee" (yesterday) -- we thought that was funny, cuz alot of people from here say that -- but he's not originally from here. He must've picked it up from us County folk!Norma J. Mc.Presque Isle05-01-2007
VH When you are in the Ocala area give a holler we could have a coffee and talk about Mapleton or even Arch. ;-)N CSILVER SPRINGS FL05-01-2007
HLB, How's about vh's bike?! Nice bike, by the way, vh. (You look a tad bit different than your yearbook pic JC pointed out.)KBB05-01-2007
What did I win?HLBCT05-01-2007
Vern, So nice to see you and your wife. I am glad to hear that you are OK and meant to tell you so a while ago. Ron, It's rate strait acrosst overr therre (hard on the r's. Ya (on an inhale).HLBCT05-01-2007
This time last week the KB and I were headed to the Gulf Coast to ride and shop. She shopped in all of the quilt shops. I rode. For those whose like to ride then the horse country around the Ocala and Gainesville area is ideal. Gas was ~$3.13 a gallon for high test (non-ideal). There are many two lane roads in the area, bracketed by white fenced green pastures, and populated with new borns. Watching the colts playing can't help but make you smile. An autumn ride in "The County" would be great. Regards, vhvhHouston05-01-2007
RON - Hard tellin', not knowin' but I'll sit on it and get back to you saffnune.FLYROD05-01-2007
Folks, just an FYI that we've made a slight improvement to the Guestbook Picture Index (link above) so that the corresponding entry also shows up with the enlarged picture. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME05-01-2007
Ron, "It's rate here" has a familiar ring to it.Dan EArlington, MA05-01-2007
I caught myself saying something yesterday and was wondering if it is a County thing??? I said, "It's right here" but it sounded like "It's rate here". Is that County speak or do others from around the country do the same thing??? :confused:RonMass.05-01-2007
Coming up is the 20,000th entry for the guest book. Remember when we were looking at the 1000th?KBSPI05-01-2007
just a note on cfl nightmare' all fluoresent lamps have mercury in them and should be disposed of properly including those in the D.E.P. offices. if you want to know what has mecury in it try Mercury Exposure .orgrickmaine04-30-2007
hi Jane. You are right the weather in Pa is starting to be nice.paul c04-30-2007
It's "overcasting" again in PI, Maine, I see. It was a beautiful day today in PA...need for an extra jacket only in the early morning. Whoopie!!!janePA04-30-2007
KBB Haystack Project. Gotta be a lot of "Matress Money" around the county..Webmaster could start the ball rolling and go public and issue shares to residents only. If there is a local independent bank left up there that would handle those negotiations.. it would be nice. If not..well as Mayor Curley sed."We'll do it without 'em."Bobby C.04-30-2007
Ellen thank you for the info. by the way i see you are in fla. My wife and I go down there every Dec to April.paul csomerset Pa04-30-2007
Gees, Bobby, that wasn't meant to be discouraging. It's just money. I think Trump would love your idea; e-mail me and I'll give you his number. If anyone could sell it... But, I still think first dibs ought to go to the Webmaster for the project so he can reinvest his windfall back into The County. ;-)KBB04-30-2007
Great minds run in the same channels, Marilyn and go on line at the same time of day too!EllenFlorida04-30-2007
Paul, that Hay boy is Bill Hay, my nephew. He lives in Presque Isle now where he taught school for many years. He was an outstanding basketball player for the Washburn Beavers back in the day. He has two sisters, Marilyn Hay Cyr and Phyllis Hay Ayoob.EllenFlorida04-30-2007
Paul, That would be Billy Hay, his father Gordon had the store, Billy Graduated with Gladys, he has retired from teaching in Presque Isle schools. Ellen that I have been chatting with on her today is Billy's aunt. I'll check on the beaver. I have some clippings to sen to you, I found them in some of mom's things, the Bob cat and the eagle.Mona04-30-2007
The best media coverage of the tragic loss of a 3-year old into the flood-level Aroostook River in Fort Fairfield has been by the Fort Fairfield Journal http://www.mainemediaresources.com/ffj.htm edited by David Deschesne. The 15-foot dike has a paved access road from ground level to the top; then an ATV trail at the top allows access to river level along the decommissioned B&A rail line. Did Alexandria make it to the river with the aid of an ATV trail? What has to be "serviced" at the top of a dike? Shouldn't this “service road” be blocked for the sake of public safety? Just curious.Steve SutterPresque Isle04-30-2007
Well that wuz disappointing,but I'm not giving up. I'm callin' Trump. Can you see Trump in Aroostook? Take him to Dean's ..He'll never find his way back.Bobby C.04-30-2007
Hmmmmm, I think Bobby may be onto something. Cheyenne Mountain comes to mind - at about 4.6 billion in today's dollars. I suppose Haystack would require a bit less structural integrity though, so there is defintely a money savings there... Start up the bulldozers. Webmaster can definitely back this one financially...:DKBB04-30-2007
Hi cuz. What was the name of the Hay boy whose father owned the market? A lot fo people used to come to Washburn to swim. remember the beaver my father had stuffed and presented it to the high school for their mascot. Wonder what ever happened to it. We are going back to fla in dec.paul csomerset Pa04-30-2007
Well, I drove from FL to Maine this past weekend, and I can verify that the price of gas in Aroostook is the highest on the Eastern Seaboard! Most places were $2.75 - $2.92 range ($3.02 in the Poconos [PA] was the highest I saw and I think they were sniffing from the same can of thinner "Booby" was!)FLYROD04-30-2007
"BOOBY" - Step away from the paint thinner !!! :cool:FLYROD04-30-2007
I know somebody on here must be or have at one time been in the construction bizness. How much do you figger it would cost to build a grand hotel inside of Haystack leaving the exterior integrity intact except for developing a couple of short ski and sled trails off of what would then be the roof. Could be water slides in summer with a nice pool/skating rink where that pond now is. Whaddaya think..Formula for chapter 11 or a winner.Booby C.04-30-2007
That is what I thought also. :-)Arch04-30-2007
Yah Webmaster that's just what I need..thirty more e-mails a day.Bobby C.04-30-2007
Folks, we are now offering members the option to get guestbook entires via email by signing up for our Guestbook Email List: crownofmaine.com/members/premium/guestbook/list-signup.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-30-2007
Better late than never....CarmaHollis04-30-2007
Arch - thanks for alerting us to the article regarding The CFL Mercury Nightmare. I just read a couple of the articles and I must say that I am very dismayed. I've just replaced most of the bulbs in my house. I will have to go home and read on the back of the package to see if there are directions as to how to dispose of them, etc.JCPI04-30-2007
DG: I sent you a e-mail, but it did the same as Bobbys, so how about if you send one to me at my e-mail address? I was born and raised in Presque Isle. The daughter of Bob and Fernette Stephenson. My e-mail address is rrnmr581@comcast.netMarilyn Stephenson RiversColchester, Vt04-30-2007
Marilyn... Send me an e-mail at rag111@webtv.net and I'll describe the book. The book perhaps would be of little interest to you if you didn't grow up in P.I...DGPI04-30-2007
DG: What is the book everyone is talking about? If it has to do with Presque Isle, I may be interested in one. Price would be helpful also. Thanks. I remember piling in a car with our neighbor John Philpot and a bunch of us kids and going to Washburn to swim. We used to have a great time there and Mr. Philpot was wonderful to take us and to swim with us. He taught a lot of the kids to swim while we were there.MarilynColchester, Vt04-30-2007
Ellen, I never went near either diving board, I don't do well with heights, two of my younger sisters di them both all the time. Do you ever get back to Washburn? The alumni banquet during the August festival is a great way to see people you haven't seen in many years.Mona04-30-2007
Mona, it is nice to be remembered, even in a small way. Washburn was a great place to be a kid --lots of strawberries to pick and that wonderful swimming hole where we all learned to swim. Remember the high dive? I never got the courage to even jump off it. What great memories I have of that town! Thanks for reminding me.EllenFlorida04-30-2007
DG, please save me a copy of your book. I'll be in PI the first week in June to bury mom. I'll stop by your office one day early in the week. Thanks.S.BlanchardNC04-30-2007
DG ..I sent you an E-mail and it bounced like one of my checks. So message as follows: How much fur two hard covers. Not the pulp fiction edition....the hard cover..cause I are a classy guy wif a big coffee table.. RICBobby C.04-30-2007
OK, THANKS CARMA, THERE IS A BIRD FEEDING SUPPLY STORE IN NORTH CANTON. WILL LOOK FOR THE BAGS THERE. LLOYDLLOYDOHIO04-30-2007
Lloyd...yes, it is a thistle bag. Ive seent hem before but never bothered with them but decided to this year and they absolutly love them! I have at least 20-30 finch trying to eat off that bag and they also eat black sunflower seeds too. The purple finch arrived over the weekend but hard to get pictures with all this rain.CarmaHollis04-30-2007
Ellen, Yes Harry and Myrna had two daughters, Barb and Helen, Barb passed away last year. Havent't seen the girls in years. The other family was Henry, he had the gas station, i have seen some of those kids at the Alumni banqet in August. I knew Gordon and Freda well, and i remember Gordon had a sister Ellen. i see Marilyn once in awhile. small world.Mona04-30-2007
Does anyone remember a George and Tommy Putnam from the Ft. Fairfield area. I think Tommy may have died some years back when he was a young man of about 21. My mother was involved in a drowning rescue of the boy Tommy where George - known as Georgie back then - risked his life in almost-frozen waters to save his brother's life. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-30-2007
Hi Mona, Sorry it took so long to answer your qestion.When I was little I lived in Washburn. Harry and Myrna Libby had two daughters a little younger than I. My brother, Gordon Hay, worked in Harry's store when he was young. Later he had his own grocery store in Washburn. Were (are) you related to them?EllenFlorida04-29-2007
CARMA, I HAVE FINCH FEEDERS ALSO BUT WHAT IS THE BAG? IS IT FULL OF THISTLE SEED? HAVEN'T SEEN THAT TYPE OF FEEDER BEFORE. LOOKS LIKE ITS WORKING WELL. LLOYDLLOYDLOUISVILLE, OHIO04-29-2007
:-) I have these all over the yard.Carma04-29-2007
Mona We have them throughout the house but as you say, they are not good to read by.Arch04-29-2007
Arch, I tried some of those bulbs, they are very expensive and if you plan to read by them forget it. So I won't be going GREEN very soon. According to a program I watched last week with scientist and Climatoligist most of this is hype and the lastest money making scheme for the greedy, some global warming in natural according to the people who know.Mona04-29-2007
Webmaster, I got it. Thanks anywayMona04-29-2007
I PRICED SOME OF THE FLURESCENT BULBS AT THE ACE HARDWARE. THEY COST MANY TIMES WHAT THE REGULAR BULBS COST. TWO REGUALR BULBS FOR $1.69. ONE FLUORESCENT BULB IS ABOUT 6 DOLLARS. THEY DO GIVE MORE LUMENS PER WATT BUT THE PRICE WILL HAVE TO COME DOWN FOR ME TO USE THEM. I LIKE FLUORESCENT LIGHTS OVER THE WORK BENCH BUT NOT FOR READING OR WATCHING TV.LLOYDOHIO04-29-2007
Before any of you folks in Maine go green by buying those Compact Florescent Bulbs put this in Google The CFL mercury nightmare and read the story.Mucho scary.Arch04-29-2007
Oh, and yes....it is right outside of Saco. :-)CarmaHollis04-29-2007
It is Camp Ellis. It gets kind of confusing because although I am standing at the breakwater at Camp Ellis, the photo is at Ferry Beach, just a few streets over. All of the side street are blocked off and are for residents only so I couldnt get closer to get a picture of the "tearing down" stage. The house I thought would go first in the ocean at Camp Ellis actually made it through the storm.Carma04-29-2007
smn I say sliding glass doors lolBrenda04-29-2007
Carma, Is Camp Ellis located just outside of Saco? We thought it was called Camp Ells. We have friends who live there by the name of Cyr, They are originally from Madawaska and wondered just how far up the water went. They live on Cove Ave on the corner and hope the water didn't reach them.MarilynColchester,Vt04-29-2007
MLC The influence on words such as oot (out) aboot (About) is due to the Scot/Irish background as much as from overhome. Between the two, they are everywhere.Arch04-29-2007
Ellen, I know that Dad had a bunch of cousins in the Aroostook area, Fort in particular. I'm sure that some of the Washburn Libbys were realated too. Back in those days we didn't get to know his cousins. I wish we had. Now this generation of Libbys is trying hard to keep in contact with all the cousins. We have a yearly gathering for an early Thanksgiving that helps keep us connected. We also adopt a lot of cousins too, like Mona, Tenlee, and lots of other folks. What a great time we have together! Another word I leaned to say correctly was the word, ABOUT. I still can't hear how I said it incorrectly. I know that others said that it sounded like "aboot". I still think the way we say "ou" words is still cool. About, house, etc. I'm sure it originates from New Brunswick. When I'm in different parts of the state I can hear the Aroostook accent. I absolutely love it!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.04-29-2007
Do you say doorwall, patio door or sliding glass door? ;-)smn04-29-2007
I was reading some of the saying that we had in the county, and it sure did bring to mind how many I have. We always said dooryard and here they say drive way. Fellors means everyone up there and here they say it should not be that haha oh well those sayings are worth a lot to all of us county folks. there is a saying you can take the folks out of the county but you can't take the county out of us. It was a good place to be brought up in.Brenda04-29-2007
I tried to get some pics. of the houses in Camp Ellis that were half in the ocean but missed it by an hour. They tore them down right before I got there so I got this shot from the Breakwater.CarmaHollis04-29-2007
Thanks webmaster! :-)Carma04-29-2007
Carma, sorry about that. Our system tries to remember where you came from and let you through without any blocks but it doesn't always work. It's to prevent spammers. If you're a member you can also choose to sign in using that page.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-29-2007
Why do I get a diffrent screen whenever I log ontot he guestbook? One minute I'm allowed and the next minute it needs approval. Make up my mind :DCarmaHollis04-29-2007
Did you ever slouch at the dinner table and your parents told you if you were tired leave the table and go to bed? Keep your elbow off the table? We learned to eat and speak properly or else! Not much slang where I came from.smn04-29-2007
Someone sent me an e_mail yesterday asking if i had ever been to Fort Hill or Confulence and I don!t remember who it was. The answer to your question is yes many times.paul csomerset Pa04-28-2007
Meredith - as I was reading thru the entries the word "alot" came to mind, & lo & behold you mentioned it. I was taking a psychology class back in 1982 & had to write a paper. The instructor corrected me several times on that paper. I was completely surprised & ever since I have made sure to spell it correctly as 2 words! Also the "yup" while sucking in air. My kids have called me on that and think it's so funny! I remember my mum talking on the phone and doing it. Such memories huh?connie c.CA04-28-2007
How about the 'hind' seat of a car? I don't recall when I was growing up in The County, hearing "going downstate" used as much as I do now when I'm up there these days. Usually I smile when people say "When did you come up? Then, "How long are you staying?" Rob...your grandfather said "HARK" when you guys were making too much noise as he had his ear to a ballgame on the radio!juliaYarmouth04-28-2007
Hi Paul, My grandmother Everett, Mom's mother.Mona04-28-2007
hi cuz. Which grandmother was you talking about.paul csomerset pa04-28-2007
Webmaster ... thanks for the photo of Arnold Brook Lake! This 395-acre lake empties (through wetlands) to the Presque Isle Stream, a tributary of the Aroostook River. Upstream of Arnold Brook Lake is Echo Lake. Watch out now for geese.Steve SutterPresque Isle04-28-2007
Ellen, Don't discard those old dungarees. Take 'em to the mall and some kid might give you a hundred bucks for them.....if they look bad enough!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.04-28-2007
I also waited for the iceman to come and used to rotate the numbered card in the window . It was numbered 1-4 and as I remember the number in the top right corner was the amount of blocks we wanted that particular day . I got in a lot of trouble turning that card around as I didn't know what it meant . All I knew is that when I was around we had plenty of ice !!!!Rob BullFl04-28-2007
I remember my grandfather saying , "Hark...someones out in the dooryard..go out on the piazza [pee-azz-ah] and see who's they-ah !! By the way...Is Maine the only place where you 'park in the driveway and drive on the parkway'???????? ;-) ;-) :-) :DRob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.04-28-2007
My grandmother always refered to the bedroom as the bed chamber and don't forget the chamber "Mug". I live in Easton so I go out to Presque Isle, "over" to Fot Fairfield, "down to Mars Hill, "up to Ashland also "over to Washburn. Ellen, which of the Libbys did you know in Washburn? I knew all of them since thats where I was born and grew up.Mona04-28-2007
I REMEMBER THE ICE MAN. WE STILL HAD AN ICE BOX IN THE LATE FORTIES. PARENTS DIDN'T BUY A REFRIGERATOR UNTIL 1951. THE MAN CAME TO THE HOUSE WITH LARGE TONGS AND A CHUNK OF LEATHER OVER HIS SHOULDER WHERE HE LAID THE ICE. ICE BOX SAT ON THE LANDING OF THE STEPS TO THE BASEMENT. ICEMAN ONLY HAD TO OPEN THE SIDE DOOR AND PUT IT IN THE ICEBOX. I THINK HE HAD A KEY TO THE DOOR. MY DAD AND HIS BROTHERS MADE AND SOLD MAPLE SYRUP. IT WAS 6 BUCKS A GALLON BACK IN THE EARLY FIFTIES. DAD SOLD ALL THEY COULD MAKE AT THE HOOVER PLANT IN NORTH CANTON WHERE HE WORKED. I NEVER CARED FOR THE MAPLE CANDY. THOUGHT IT WAS TOO SWEET. I HEARD ABOUT THE TAR BUT NEVER TRIED IT. SOMETHING ABOUT THAT JUST DIDN'T SOUND RIGHT BUT OTHER KIDS CHEWED IT. LLOYDLLOYDOHIOOHIO04-28-2007
Ice is starting to get thin on Arnold Brook lake here in Presque Isle.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-28-2007
How many remember the ice chests and the ice man coming to fill it. We used to get small chaunks of ice to suck on while he was going house to house on Turner Street. We also had a man who also drove around selling maple syrup and hard blocks of maple sugar. My brother bought a huge chunk and kept it in his room in a foot locker and I used to sneak chunks off. Boy, would he holler!! Did you ever follow the tar truck years ago and pick up some globules of tar to chew. We were told it was good for our teeth. I wonder now how true that was!!! Forties and fifties was a great time to be a kid.MarilynColchester,Vt04-28-2007
Yes. It was closet-like piece of furniture that had a wardrobe section on one side and drawers on the other. The term seems to have derived from a combination of the words chiffonier and wardrobe. I guess you could buy them from the Sears catalog.Dan EArlington, MA04-28-2007
Meredith, I have a great ideer! Why don't you come over on Saturdee and we can make some divinity? Seriously, I worked hard to get rid of some of those Aroostookisms when I left home. At college I did some theater so I had to learn to speak midwestern instead. Are you related to the Libbys from WashburnEllen04-28-2007
We didn't have one, but I recall that somebody did. It seems to me that it was a large piece with a space to hang clothes like a closet. You see a lot of them in old hotels in Europe. Am I right?Ellen04-28-2007
Ellen, Did your family have a piece of furniture called a chifforobe?Dan EArlington, MA04-28-2007
So, Dan, you had linoleum too. I do recall that some seems to have a square in the middle and borders that matched it. I just remembered that one time, we had white or gray linoleum in the kitchen and my mother and sisters fancied it up by spatter painting it. Another disasterous home improvement trick. There were more spatters some places than others and lots of spatters got on the furniture and the cupboards. I also a remember a mother of a childhood friend in Fort Kent who would wax her linoleum floors and then invite us kids in, give us each a pair of old wool socks, and instruct us to skate. We shined that linoleum up for her and had a ball.EllenBradenton, FL04-28-2007
If you had an irregularly shaped room, you bought linoleum from a roll and cut it to fit. If you had a more-or-less square room, you could buy a single flat piece of linoleum that had a design in the center and a border around it. That was what many people called an art square. Either way, it was still linoleum.Dan EArlington, MA04-28-2007
I don't recall art squares. You probably had better floor coverings than the linoleum we had. I recall my sisters painting the one in the kitchen once. Needless to say, the paint peeled off and it looked much worse. Oddly, linoleum is very chic these days and sells for a fortune. What were art squares?EllenBradenton, FL04-28-2007
Hi Ellen, I enjoyed your Aroostookisms. My sister, Harriet, and I love talking Aroostook and acting silly together. I had never known that we had our own language when I grew up on PI. But we do. It wasn't until after college that I knew that there was no such word as "alot". It's actually "a lot" 2 words. I see a lot of people use it as one. I have a great "ideer"! We should go climb "Mt. Kahtardin". "Yup" (sucked in air as we say "Yup"). We could be "rate there" in no time. I smile when I hear another Aroostookite speak this way but I love it! :D Hey, the sun is shining here in Poland! Yippee!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.04-28-2007
Ellen, Did the rooms with the clothes presses and the highboys have art squares on the floor?Dan EArlington, MA04-28-2007
Jeez-um! You guys are bringing back some memories there. I have been doing spring cleaning here-- air out the clothes presses and straightening up the drawers in the high boy. (That is what my dad and mom called the closets and the bureaus. They were both from over home.) One item I need to replace is my old dungarees. They are threadbare and I've got to get my husband to fix the shed. Since this winter's frost, it is leaning toward Sawyer's even more than last year.EllenBradenton, FL04-28-2007
smn ... I'm not a potato grower, but I do respect the 300 or so that are left. Planting starts around the first of May, and it is hoped the crop is stored by mid-October. The ground here is saturated, but, absent rainfall, it drys rather quickly. The water table in my area is closer to ground level than it's been in at least 20 years.Steve SutterPresque Isle04-28-2007
Texas Huh BC They are everywhere, I run into a bunch in the mall in PI the last time I was there.Arch04-28-2007
We visited a man down the street from our friends in Ashland years ago and he asked us "How you run down, walk up?" I never forgot that.MarilynColchester04-28-2007
When do you plant the potatoes? When do you pick? Nothing like Maine potato french fries.smn04-28-2007
RE:19910 Steve Sutter.. That's a good one. That's character. I'll bet none of those Mexican's moved back when they found out they were in Texas.Bobby C.04-28-2007
Time to hit the hay caus I got to go up the road a piece morrow. :pKBSPI04-28-2007
Connie--Bobby C.'s link brought back a lot of humorous memories growing up listening to those characters talk like that. We used to try it on the English teachers in school, and it would drive them crazy. But sometimes it would also bring a smile to their face. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle04-27-2007
"Over Home" is an understandable saying. Most early immigrants to central Aroostook came over from New Brunswick. When the border was settled in 1842, my great-great grandfather inlaw was so dismayed to learn he was then on U.S. soil, he gave his new farm to his daughter, and moved back over to Woodstock N.B.Steve SutterPresque Isle04-27-2007
Randy - that term "jeezliss" I hadn't heard it in years! It made me chuckle out loud. :Dconnie c.CA04-27-2007
Paul I wondered if it was something like that. It is a terrible thing to happen.Arch04-27-2007
My immediate family never goes "overhome"...but I can remember a time when we did. My own family went up and down. I went "up home" for years after marriage even though it was westward and "down to your home" even though it was eastward. When I still lived with Mom and Dad we did indeed travel "overhome" to her parents house and "downhome" to his parents house even though they lived on the same road about a mile apart and were located east of us. I suspect the terms have nothing to do with N.S.E. and West. It is very interesting to see how some things change but were similar in some ways. Before I was an adult, I cannot recall meeting anyone from Maine. I Love the Internet!!!janepa04-27-2007
Do they call rain Overcast in Aroostook County?OBMO04-27-2007
Arch, actually I was watching them search for the missing girl in Fort, certainly the most depressing event I witnessed this week.....Paul CyrP. Isle04-27-2007
KBS and Snarlene... Your book awaits....DGPI04-27-2007
KBS--Seardees are out too. I got an idear Mundee's better---same difference tho--gotta go overcross town anyway to cabbage some jeezliss groceries. A feller'd be lucky if he don't fetch up gettin down the dooryard driveway--friggin spring mud's deeper'n a workin man's lunchbucket.Randy SmithPress Kyle04-27-2007
Hey Paul Why are the Game Wardens watching you?Arch04-27-2007
RAG, Save us a copy of the second book, I will be in to pick it up soon. Was in today but forgot eyes do not get checked on Fridays. :D Bart and SnarleneKBSPI04-27-2007
BC, I'm broadminded, I think of them all the time.KBSPI04-27-2007
Overhome was the KOP (Kind Old Province) to my stepfather who was from thereGuestFort Fairfield04-27-2007
Being from Aroostook county, will I be "broadminded" if I still say: "in my dooryard overhome"? BC--No Bobby, "broadminded" does not mean that at all. :DRandy04-27-2007
" Overhome" to my grandpaernts always referes to New Brunswick.Mona04-27-2007
Bobby, A terrific site. Been there many times!Dan EArlington, MA04-27-2007
Dan..from Carlton County N.B. http://www.dooryard.ca/indexIntro.html A lot of the colloquialisms are the same as in some of those in Arootsook.Bobby C.04-27-2007
For my grandparents, "over home" was synonymous with "over to the Province."Dan EArlington, MA04-27-2007
Also overhome \oh-vur-'hohm\ n - Used to refer to your home whenever you are not there; "I got some mittens overhome for ya."Bobby C.04-27-2007
As the Overhomers say down here, NADAArch04-27-2007
:D What else does a good man need ?Bobby C.04-27-2007
BC Here in Texas the laws are written so that in case of bankruptcy you can keep the Home Place. You have to have it Homesteaded for taxes and you can also keep one means of conveyance and the tools of your trade. Now that I am retired that means that I can keep the old lady,my barstool and my beer bottle. :DArch04-27-2007
Yah..over home means the place where you grew up or the house or town your family started in..In the South they call it the "Home Place." It is almost criminal to sell or tear down the Home Place. The family may have to sell all the land around it,but they often try very hard to keep the "Home Place" intact.Bobby C.04-27-2007
Re: urban sprawl - I have just two words. Southern California! Okay 3 more - What a zoo!.....connie c.CA04-27-2007
"overhome" Wow what a County saying if I ever heard one.... I remember my mum saying that as she was from Fort Fairfield and would refer to it as "overhome". I've been to many places in this country and out of it, and have never heard anyone say that expression! Paul Cyr- I sure do enjoy and appreciate your daily pixs. I still say they should be in National Geographic! Thanks for making my day. I always forward them on.connie c.warming up Calif.04-27-2007
Doesn't "over home" mean Canada? Not sure.pac04-27-2007
I mis-trust people who are always able to see my point of veiw. Too much like Politicians. Narrow minded? Said mostly about people who disagree with me on any given subject. In other words I may get ticked and call such a person narrow minded,but I trust them.Bobby C.04-27-2007
I have lived in many different states in my adult life. I have found that people are close-minded and opinionated everywhere.JACPI04-27-2007
No.. I was saying that in defense of the people who have chosen to stay there. I was not implying that people who have left there are not smart.. you know what I mean. :-)pac04-27-2007
Now wait, if the folks who choose to stay in the County are the really smart ones does that make those of us who have chosen to leave the really not so smart ones?Arch04-27-2007
Wait just a minute..For those of you who think people who live in or have never left Aroostook County are narrow-minded, you are dead wrong. They are the smart ones, very smart. How can you possibly get on the Crown of Maine and say such a thing??!! I bet there's not a one of them who would want to live anywhere else.Pam C04-27-2007
Rob Bull.... Yes, will save a copy. Thanks.DGPI04-27-2007
Hi BC Yes it was for the County, I figured it would look better than Maine overall.Arch04-27-2007
Sandy, Yourentry was right on, for some reason the plus vote isn't working, wonder why? smn: In other words are you saying if people choose to live in the county, they uninformed? i hope that isn't what you mean.MCB04-27-2007
It is truly funny how those who stayed in his/her small home town never grew! It was those that left the nest who found out there is a world beyond our doorstep. It's ashame as there are a lot of nice people out there.....diversity folks. We have all kinds abusing the system. Until we get our congress person to change things, it will always be.smn04-27-2007
DG : You're up and running again....by the way , hold a copy for me as I will be there around the 10th of May . Must remember to pick up the family genealogocal book I left with you in Oct. See you then.Rob BullFl04-27-2007
testingDGPI04-27-2007
Former Aroostookan-- :D I agree with you!! In a lot of ways, there is a lot of closed mindedness up there. And it took me moving away as well for me to really see it. As my former father in law used to be fond of saying: "Aroostook County: home of wide streets and narrow minds." LOL But seriously, wonder how long it will take for this post to be "banned" and removed. :confused: :rolleyes: :pAmy C.Leeds, Maine04-27-2007
Hold It. I see what you mean Arch. That was for the County.Bobby C..04-26-2007
Arch you got to subtract the lakes and Federal land.. I woulda subtracted Irvings stuff too but introducing that calculation wouldn't have left anybody crap. P.S. That was better than saying I made a mistake.Bobby C.04-26-2007
BC If you look closer at the figures for the County it amounts to 57.65 sq. acres per person.Arch04-26-2007
Sandy, I read your message before it got zapped, and share your sentiments. Thanks for your honesty and sharing your thoughts. I love having been raised in Aroostook, but it took leaving it and living in other places to realize just how close-minded and opinionated the culture-climate is there.Former Aroostookan04-26-2007
Ref. 19863, hey, that’s where my single wide went, guess the “X” is getting a start on early retirement, lock-stock and barrel! :DSPTColorado04-26-2007
Guest #19857 (WHITE WOMAN)???? You, my friend, are an idiot!!! The last word of your post surely says it all.SandyMidCoast04-26-2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fort Fairfield family that lost their three year old daughter in the Aroostook River yesterday. Very sad situation. :-(Guest04-26-2007
Urban sprawl, I recall riding my bicycle 3 miles just to play cow-pasture baseball, it took all day just to get enough kids together for a game, of course that was in Mapleton. Not the big city of PI. :DSPTColorado04-26-2007
Somali/ham, do you eat that with Mustard or Mayo? Either way I want mine on Oatmeal Bread. ;-) ;-)SPTColorado04-26-2007
And some people don't think Urban Sprawl is a problem here ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-26-2007
Arch.. Maine is kinda crowded ..41.7 peeple per square mile..about 15 acres per person..can't hardly get running very fast without bumping into someone. Of course it's much worse down here but we don't notice it as much because they got us stacked a different levels up to 25 stories. Even some of the graveyards are like that. I want to get buried on the 20th floor so I won't have so far to go when I get raptured up.Bobby C.04-26-2007
Hi Paul, Tenlee went hme the 17th, they had no power all weekend and she knew she wouldn't have any when she got there, they finally got it back the 19th.Mona04-26-2007
hi cuz. Is tenlee still up there with u?paul csomerset pa04-26-2007
Guest 10957, I was the Welfare Administator for the City of Presque Isle for 35 years and I've seen about as much abuse of all the entitlement programs, but the worst abuse of tax paying citizens is allowing illegals to use the programs and feel they are entitled to them, and the blame can be put on both patries because not one of them have the guts to do anything about it.Mona04-26-2007
The latest poll question is really funny for someone living where I do. It is about 100 miles east to west from Weatherford to Farmersville and 59 miles north to south from Denton to Red Oak and it is solid "urban sprawl" The population in "The Metroplex", the immediate area here is over 3.75M folks. The 2000 census for Maine listed 1,274,923. Tarrant County alone has 1,466,219 so urban sprawl up there is :DArch04-26-2007
I was behind a (white) woman in the checkout line a few weeks ago here in Presque Isle who was trying to use food stamps. When the cashier told her she couldn't use the stamps for one of the items in her cart, she got all upset, took out a wad of cash and paid for it. All this while talking on her cell phone! The problem is that we have an entitlement minded group of people that spans all races. The only solution is for everyone in this state to start voting Republican! :-)Guest04-26-2007
Mona, you sure hit the nail on the head. Living down here right in the middle of all this flack, you wouldn't believe the attitudes of a majority of these Somalians down here. I was behind a Somalian woman in the grocery store checkout line last week who got UPSET when she found out only so much money was on her food stamps card. She was going on and on and on about how the government should be buying all of her groceries. And then these people wonder why the many of the locals feel like forming some kind of lych mob. :eek: :mad: :-( Anyhow, take care everyone....and enjoy the sunshine.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-26-2007
Amy, You are sooo right,people come here for a better way of life and expect us to adapt to thier ways. And we let them.Mona04-26-2007
Just some further info for those who may be interested in some reading on the Somali/ham incident: http://www.sunjournal.com is the Lewiston paper site. And in response to a previous post, I dont' think it would have been a major news event if it had been a Christian that was "offended."Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-26-2007
The Aroostook River is currently elevated, but in its recorded history it has neither flooded nor gone dry. It just rolls along. "Aroostook" is Mi'kmaq for "beautiful river." At the link below, click on "real time" in upper left of screen and see if you can make your way to the recording "gage" at Washburn Maine. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/Steve SutterPresque Isle04-26-2007
-Can't wait till next month to see it with my own eyes!jean barnesCranston, RI04-26-2007
Hopefully the same outrage.Arch04-26-2007
The Lewiston newspaper: The Sun Journal is a good source of information for the incident at Lewiston High School ... they have written a couple of indepth articles on the subject. I wonder how people who hold other Christian beliefs would feel if someone did something they felt was as offensive against their values/religious tenets??daisymid atlantic04-26-2007
PRANKS.. how far do we let them go til something really happens ..? One never knows... it seems... our little school.. a group of 4 kids decided to make cookies for a teacher they didn't like and put either x lax or some other ingredient in it, they didn't actually give the cookies to anyone..but principal over heard some kids...investigated and kids were suspended 3 days ..PRANKS sometimes start out "little" but then go on to something "bigger"... who knows.. I guess...unsure04-26-2007
One final note on the Lewiston Somalian/pig story. Yes, Fox News did a parody. The story is that a student at Lewiston Middle School got dared to bring a ham to school and put it next to some Somalian students. So, that's what he did--and tossed it next to some Somalians eating lunch in the cafeteria. Just a childish prank. At least in my opionion...that has gotten blow all out of proportion. Anyhow, hello to all in the P.I. area..take care and hope you have sunshine there today. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-26-2007
DG..You need to cut loose of that WEBTV rig and get a "Super Gamer" like this. With.. Genuine Windows vista installed and Anti virus software which never expires, self maintains & scans A powerful AMD 3800+ 64 bit CPU ultra fast and easily able to outperfom the competition. 2 Gigabytes of Ultra fast DDR2 type RAM (Memory) for faster processing times & high productivity 500 gigabytes of hard drive space so there is plenty of space to store important information Wireless network adaptor for wireless internet connections and wireless networking Lightscribe dual layer DVD burner, Writes on all media and also makes images on disc surfaces A customized ATX case with advanced cooling systems, cold cathodes and LED fans. 19 inch widescreen 5ms LCD monitor for crystal clear viewing, and supreme response times High performance PCI Express motherboard for easy upgrades if the future demands more. Optical Mouse, Windows keyboard and high quality stereo speakers. I admire you for hanging on to that thing you've been using tho' but you can do the above for around sixteen hundred (just one check more or less). Don't let the Grand-kids within a mile of it. You'll never get it back.Bobby C.04-26-2007
DG asked me to post the following on his behalf as his computer is broken: Dear COM friends.....Many thanks for the birthday salutations. I'm unable at this time to respond in the COM guest book, but am able to read the messages. I'm in the process getting this %#*^# thing fixed. Wanted you to know that I appreciate the greetings....WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-26-2007
Happy Birthday Dick G. 65 isn't so bad. I celebrated when I got my Medicare card in the mail. I was a little shocked at first but then glad to be getting some of the benefits I paid for for years of hard work. You're a very young 65. Thanks for all you do for the COM and people of the County.SherryPI04-26-2007
As for the issue re: Lewiston news.....that was all blown totally out of proportion. Had nothing to do with the Pig's head...but had everything to do with Fox News reporting untrue events and statements. Probably this won't be submitted because the webmaster seems to be screening and needing personal information on people before letting us speak, but....well.... I tried.VPO04-25-2007
When we moved to Vermont in 1969, I was very surprised to see seagulls, but was told they were here because of the size of Lake Champlain. Now I am seeing a lot of turkeys and turkey buzzards in our area the last few years. They are gradually moving up from Addison County. Bobby: I think of the saying "its mind over matter" If I don't mind, then it don't matter. As long as I have my health and family near me, than I will endure the birthdays. Gifts are nice too.MarilynColchester, Vt04-25-2007
Sunset tonight in Presque Isle looking west over the Chapman Rd. The snow in the fields is almost gone.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-25-2007
Happy Birthday DG! :D Referencing the Lewiston story, as American's we need to understand what happened with this group of people and what went on in France - it's happening here :eek: Thanks so much for the duck picutre's, what beauties. The trip with you was great Randy, thanks for sharingRebecca04-25-2007
Well, DG, where else in PI, ME could I have walked into a well known author's business yesterday and said "Dick, I dropped my glasses and they're out of whack"...and Dr. Dick fixes them, we discussed the wonderful Spring Weather and said how that "first warm day just warms our souls"..and all is right with our world. Happy Birthday and Congratulations to one who has been such an inspiration to all on the website...enjoy your SS. don't get depressed over the "Medicare Thing" (that bothered me most)...and, as you believe, THANK GOD FOR BIRTHDAYS!!! Flowers, Ballons our families and good health. We can't ask for anything more.!! L/MMetaPI04-25-2007
In regards to Mona's post regarding the Somalian mess at the Lewiston Middle School. The town I live in is just a 15 minute drive from Lewiston, so it's been all over the news down here. It all started in July last year when a local guy threw a pig's head into one of the Somalian Muslim mosques here on Lisbon Street. Well, that caused an "outrage" among the Somalian community for his "desecration" of their "place of worship." (On a side note, the "pig head tosser" shot and killed himself this past Saturday in Marden's parking lot in Lewiston-which received little more than a passing mention on the news.) Just seems to be a pot getting ready to boil over down here between the locals and the Somalians. Many of the locals seem to be getting tired of how these immigrants are pushing their weight around while waiting in line for food stamps, public assistance and the like. Anyhow, enough of that. Just wanted to say hello to all up there in my "old stomping grounds." Take care all... :DAmy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine04-25-2007
"hoisted by his/her own petard"...haven't heard that in some time. My mother always used that expression whenever someone got what was coming to them.MaraveneSarasota04-25-2007
Daisy--re:19832. That link was sent from my cousin Forrest Lovley. His Dad and Mom are from Mapleton and Ashland. I think it was some of his friends that made the trip and did the photography.Randy SmithPresque Isle04-25-2007
Petard What an excellent word, one used too sparingly in this forum, considering the inability of some folks to take joke ;-)SPTColorado04-25-2007
I like birthdays, especially this one, 65th. Get my SS checks...can't wait. Sad for you younger folk; the government has so squandered SS money that it'll be impossible for you to collect. For that, they all should go to jail. But, they continue to insist that you continue to pay the SS tax or go to jail. Your SS dollars pay me, but yours will never show up in your mailbox. It's a scam, er, a sham, I mean a shame. Actually, it's all three.DGPI04-25-2007
For those of you who like to watch "boids" here are several to watch until COMs eagle cam is up. http://birdcam.xcelenergy.com/BirdCam.aspArch04-25-2007
In case you're interested, we're having a lively and interesting debate on gun control in the Discussion Forum with lots of Devil's Advocating (especially by Arch, of late) and a bunch of attempts to hoist people by their own petards. Come on in, the water's fine... except for all those petards floating around. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-25-2007
I just finished viewing the pictures taken during the March adventure over southwest. Amazing! We have been blessed with seeing some of that country first hand, but from the earthbound perspective. I am forwarding the site to everyone in my address book! Thanks for sharing, Randy! Now, my question is ... who are these fellows ... are they connected to the County ... what's the rest of the story?daisymid atlantic04-25-2007
Bobby, I'm not far behind DG in years and know what getting up now is.KBSPI04-25-2007
KBS ..Watch yur mouth… What's left of the "I" Doctor's once awesome left hook is still good enough to decommission jest about anybody on here...Careful of them patronizing "old" jokes or you may be the one not getting up.. :cool: I have ejected people from my house for just reminding me it was my Birthday, It's that weird little condescending smile that they get on their faces when they do it that ticks me off, Like they want just reach out and pinch yur cheek or something.. Good way to lose an arm I say.Bobby C.04-25-2007
PAUL, I AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT ABOUT THE DDT. I GREW UP IN NORTHEAST OHIO IN THE FORTIES AND FIFTIES. EVERYONE THAT HAD A GARDEN USED DDT INCLUDING MY PARENTS. I NEVER SAW A DUCK ,GOOSE OR SEA GULL EVER UNTIL I WENT INTO THE NAVY IN 61. THE ONLY BIRDS WE HAD WERE ROBINS AND STARLINGS AND MAYBE A FEW SPARROWS. VERY FEW CROWS AROUND. HAVE CROWS IN TOWN NOW. I SEE GEESE EVERY MORNING NOW. HAD A PAIR OF DUCKS IN MY BACK YARD YESTERDAY. MANY MORE TYPES OF BIRDS AT THE FEEDER THE LAST 20 YEARS OR SO. THE ONLY THING I DON'T UNDERSTAND ARE THE SEA GULLS. WE LIVE 60 MILES INLAND FROM LAKE ERIE. GULLS NOW LIVE IN THE WAL-MART PARKING LOT IN ALLIANCE. OHIO. SAW A LARGE FLOCK OF GULLS IN A FARMER'S FIELD THIS SPRING. A LONG WAY TO GO TO CLEANING UP THE ENVIRONMENT BUT THIS IS A LOT BETTER THAN 40 OR 50 YEARS AGO. THERE IS A RESIDENT HERON IN MY TOWN NOW THAT RAIDS THE SMALL BACKYARD PONDS. GLAD MY GRANDCHILDREN CAN SEE ALL THIS AND ENJOY ALL THE CRITTERS.LLOYDOHIO04-25-2007
DG, Don't let age get you down, It's to hard to get back up. Happy Birthday. :-)KBSPI04-25-2007
:p HAPPY BIRTHDAY DG!JRCPI04-25-2007
daisy re 19796, lately I've been taking pics off the Ashby, Ginn and Campground road. Most of the lakes are still froze and the rivers too full of fast moving icebergs, the flooded end of a farmfield or semi-opened beaver/farm pond is where they've been at, I also don't recall seeing the assortment of birds that we have now, DDT which I sprayed back on the farm probably screwed up the bird/animal world more than we'll ever know but I think the fact we use less than half the farmland we did back in the 60's has let the bird/animal life thrive in the wet, marginal farmland that has been put in the soilbank and or let revert back to a semi wild state, mice and bugs the bottom of the food chain in the county don't do well in cultivated fields, ......enclosed pic is a green wing tealPaul CyrP. Isle04-25-2007
Lovely !Linda TaschereauGarland Maine04-24-2007
Randy, The pics from the Southwest Tour brought back many memories. Have traveled over the Nor. AZ and Southern Utah area. It is one of the most beautiful places in the US. The colored rocks are gorgeous. We were going to take a raft ride from Page, AZ to Marble Canyon, AZ a couple of weeks ago but the weather closed in the day we had picked. I have taken pics while flying over the Grand Canyon but they did not come out as clear as the ones in the post. Thanks again.NLGPQI04-24-2007
Randy: Just watched the link for the Southwestern Tour and really enjoyed it. Some really awesome pictures. I have flown over a few of the spots but didn't have a good clear day for viewing. Our country is truly beautiful! Oh, thank you for the may baskets directions. Will be making some soon.MarilynColchester04-24-2007
Dick G "La-breithe mhaith agat" and many more to come. Arch and MikkiArch04-24-2007
Yesterday's high temperature of 77 (at Caribou) topped the record of 72 degrees set in 1942.Steve Sutter04-24-2007
I'll take you out in the pond like that duck :pBobby C.04-24-2007
We lived on PI/Caribou line of the Reach Road back in 1994...and the tornado came right down through our property. We watched it coming from the west and knew it was something dangerous. I told Larry, I'm going downstairs and glad we did. When we came up 15 minutes later our big box elders were uprooted on our lawn, all our cherry trees were down, the satalite dish must have ended up in Canada and lots of trees were down in our woods. Our dog had been restless all morning and I knew she must have sensed it coming on. . The folks on either side of us didn't get touched nor did the people over across the river in Parkhust Siding. It must have touched down on the river. Ann Knight, Sherry Madore and I are going to have a Maybasket Making Party tomorrow afternoon and will take them around to the elderly and shut ins. No, Bobby, you can't chase me to give me a kiss this year!!MetaPI04-24-2007
I just heard something on the news and I can't believe it. The superintendent in the Lewiston Schools, may be charging a young studentwith a hate crime, he put his lunch on the table to eat his lunch and there were some muslim students at the same table who objected, they don't eat any pork products. What in the world is going on in this country when a child can't eat lunch because of someone elses religious beliefs The state attorney general is taking it under advisement. I was under the misguided impression that all things to do with religion were banned from school..The child had a ham sanwich.Mona04-24-2007
Webmaster Jeff thought it may be a good idea to post this link: http://silvairehair3.home.comcast.net/032007Randy SmithPresque Isle04-24-2007
Thanks a lot Paul..one of the reasons I don't drink water.Bobby C.04-24-2007
Thursday must be our good friend Dick Graves 65th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Richard! How are you Roger?RBSmo04-24-2007
Thanks, KBB, for the Maybasket directions. I lost the ones I got from Penny Hickey. My grand daughter and I will be very busy this weekend! :-)Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA04-24-2007
I guess you all know that thursday is a very special day for a person on com with the same initials as mine with III behind them. enough said, HBRADNS04-24-2007
lois changed hers and i think she sent it to you. we got about five inches the other day but sat and sun were real warm. Yesterday and today have been a little cool but nice it was supposed to rain but so far it has not. ;-)paul c04-24-2007
Paul, Glad your home safe and sound, do you still have the same email? Has it warmed up in Pa.? a week ago we were having a nor'easter and yesterday it was 77 degrees! keep in touch.Mona04-24-2007
hi mona. We are back home and now have cable tv and cable internet. :-) :-)paul csomerset pa04-24-2007
Daisy, I think it one of those computer chips to be installed in someones head.KBSPI04-24-2007
Can anyone tell me what the white pickup truck in the pic (from Skycam) is hauling behind it?daisymid atlantic04-24-2007
I received this as an email from another COM member (name withheld to protect the innocent - unless he/she chooses to reveal himself/herself): PACIFIC PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL ANSWERING MACHINE The outgoing message: "Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting to the right staff member, please listen to all the options before making a selection: -To lie about why your child is absent - Press 1 -To make excuses for why your child did not do her/his work - Press 2 -To complain about what we do - Press 3 -To swear at staff members - Press 4 -To ask why you didn't get information that was already enclosed in your newsletter and several flyers mailed to you - Press 5 -If you want us to raise your child - Press 6 -If you want to reach o ut and touch, slap or hit someone - Press 7 -To request another teacher, for the third time this year - Press 8 -To complain about bus transportation - Press 9 -To complain about school lunches - Press 0 -If you realize this is the real world and your child must be accountable and responsible for her/his own behavior, class work, homework and that it's not the teachers' fault for your child's lack of effort: Hang up and have a nice day! -If you want this in Spanish, you must be in the wrong country. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-24-2007
We used to pick fiddleheads most any place along the Aroostook River, however the best and most favorite place for me in .....Off my Plate! :DSally Jo04-24-2007
Gals, The following link gives directions to the May Baskets that I remember making in school....it may be what you are looking for. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Magical_Parents/ And gee, Jim, (et al) thanks for the, ah, heartfelt wishes. I bet you guys are just ticked that I'm decades behind the bunch of ya... :pKBB04-24-2007
I also would like directions to make the may baskets. I used to make them years ago but have forgotten how to fold them. My granddaughters would enjoy doing them, I am sure. If anyone knows, please let me know and I will give you my e-mail address.MarilynColchester,Vt04-24-2007
ARCH I posted a comment to your comment (well, a question, actually) on the discussion board. It never seemd clear to me how people can misinterpret the beginning clause "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state" as being, somehow, a limiting factor for the second clause, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed". I think it's fairly obvious that it is only a defining factor... a first clause meant to state clearly why the second clause is necessary. It's like saying, "In order that you might easily pick your nose, the right of the people to grow their pinky nails long, shall not be infringed.". Whether I include the first clause or not, I would still have the right to grow my pinky nail long. Including the first clause only clarifies why I have that right. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-24-2007
Jumping back to the Aroostook County tornado issue for a second...I got an interesting email from Mike Bosse (former owner of FunLand in Caribou) describing his experience with one of the 1994 twisters. He said I could share it with everyone: We lost a building, a jumping Castle, a metal storage shed (which we never found), part of another building, part of a roof from another, a few large trees, and it made three or four attractions completely inoperable. The weather station clocked the wind speed around 85 miles per hour which is an F1 tornado. That particular one cut a path and took out a barn's roof on the old Washburn road then took down trees until it got to the Daigle Oil Company fuel depot on route 1 and flipped over a tractor trailer box fully loaded with piping and pumps and then hit Funland. After the storm you could see the path it took through the trees on the east side of the property behind the driving range. We were lucky no one was hurt. We had about 30 to 40 people at the park when it hit and locked ourselves in two buildings that both suffered damage.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-24-2007
Continued.... It was a very scary 10 minutes. The roar of the wind was like standing 3 inches from a jet plane's engine. I had two employees that when we saw it coming tried to start saving stuff, I hollered at the top of my lungs for them to get inside and they couldn't hear me, I had to physically go get them. A 70 to 80 mile gust of wind is not bad but sustaining it for 5 to 10 minutes was hell. I saw on your question of the day, a small percentage don't believe they exist in Aroostook County, well they do!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-24-2007
Daisy I am up early 5 days a week, Mikki has to get up at 4:15 to get ready for work so I am up also. I am just trying to keep the conversation going on the forums.Arch04-24-2007
Does anyone remember how to make May baskets? We used to use tissue paper, fold it some way and makes cuts so that when it was unfolded it produced a springy sort of basket that could be hung from a doorknob with a small solid area at the bottom for treats. I've looked everwhere I can think and have found many other styles, but not what I used to make.Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA04-24-2007
The word is licenses. Re the question.. The spot where we used to pick Fiddleheads is all houses now. Used to be woods with Lady Slippers,Fiddleheads,Jack in the Pulpits, Apple trees and all that stuff There are fewer people in and around Presque Isle than there once was but more houses. Some pretty nice ones too. Go figure.Bobby C.04-24-2007
Those new licences will have RFID chips in them http://news.com.com/2010-1069-980325.html There is a company here in Florida that wants to have them implanted in our bodys and eliminate the need for all IDs and credit cards and cash.. Yeeehaw!Bobby C.04-24-2007
Gee, you are up early, Arch ... have you got spring fever? Enjoyed you comment under the discussion section. ;-) Paul Cyr, The body of water where the wide variety of ducks are cavorting ... is that the Aroostook River ? I do not recall seeing water fowl like that growing up, but then again, we did not get to go to a lake but once or twice a year. Only went to the river, during the spring to pick fiddleheads.daisymid atlantic04-24-2007
JRC The Canadian and the US Govt. are also looking into a "Super" drivers license instead of a passport. http://www.thestar.com/News/article/206382ArchGreencard County TX04-24-2007
JRC - thanks for confirming that. Sarah - There you go. You're all set AND you're $97. richer.curious guest04-24-2007
Curious Guest. You are correct. I researched that yesterday in the Bangor Daily and Boston Globe. People will not need a passport to travel into Canada by car until 2008. :-)JRCPI04-24-2007
re 19789, that 1st grader did a pretty good job drawing a make believe tornado.Tony C04-23-2007
DG and Walmart What a pair!! :DC HansonCalif Dreamin04-23-2007
Hey BC Check out this link on Aroostook County and Maine tornadoes. http://www.tornadoproject.com/alltorns/metorn.htmArch04-23-2007
I voted.."No such thing." on the Question of The Day and then this popped up on the scenic cam.Bobby C.04-23-2007
Sarah - I may be mistaken, but I thought that when entering Canada by land (as opposed to flying into and out of Canada) you don't need a passport until Jan. 8, 2008. As of Jan. 7, 2007 you need a passport for air and sea travel but not to cross at a land border. Check into that. If I'm right, you could save the $97. and use that for gambling.curious guest04-23-2007
Just crossed over the Aroostook Bridge. Ice is fully out, along with most of the snow cover. Just brown water and miniature icebergs. My late uncle Phil used to record the iceout date. So thanks to today's 75 plus temperatures, it is April 23. Historically, that's about on time. The sump pump in his old farm house (that he was born in) still works!Steve SutterPresque Isle04-23-2007
Sure Did We sold it to the Chinese Space Agency :DArchSpaceCadet, TX04-23-2007
Here's Arch's leaf blower. Arch did you and the boss ever get this thing to fly?Bobby C.04-23-2007
Oh thank you all so much for the passport info. To be honest I have no clue where we go. My Sister Gloria Grant does the driving. It is only about 45 min. drive. We cross a river. It is a small place but she's always a winner LOL. I think we go through Fort something city.. Remember I was just born there. Long story. But a wonderful one. I love the country up there it is just beautiful when we drive up. 77 here so far and a little muggy. God Bless all..Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-23-2007
We have tornado force wins here without the need of a machine. ;-)Arch04-23-2007
Spring has sprung in PI. This photo from yesterday shows DG utilizin' hurricane force winds to clear his hot top. This guy does not rest!! ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle04-23-2007
Hi Vern Maybe "Bert and I" would get a free bus or plane ride down home like these folks around here do. With my luck it would be a ride to the nearest hoosgow.ArchTejas04-22-2007
Arch, You humor is great. Can you see "Bert and I" sneaking accross the Canadian border to play the slots? "What do ya mean, ya can't ther' from he-a?" OR "I can think of ten better ways to spend $97.00. Besides if you wait long enough they'll come he-a" "Just look at Texas." vhvhJust North of the Border04-22-2007
Jeez $97 I wonder what the illegals down here are gonna do when a passport is mandatory? I guess it will go hard on honest folks and not change for those who sneak across the border.ArchThis side of the Rio Grande04-22-2007
Sally, Where do you go in Canada to play the slots? What city? We went to Bangor to play slots last fall....think that was a fairly new casino.smn04-22-2007
Sally, ...........and bring $97 for each passport. :mad:RonMass.04-22-2007
SALLY You need your birth certificate make sure it has a raised seal. Go to a drug store or some outher place that dose passport pictures. Then to your court house.Make sure you have a picture I D a license will do.N CLARKS S FL04-22-2007
Sally, You can go to the post office or court house for an application and what ever you need to do will be explained to you, passports are good anywhere you go and are good for 10 years i think. It doesn't matter which State you get them in.Mona04-22-2007
Hi all, I have a question? When we come up next year my Sister likes to take us to Canada for play the slots. As I understand we would need a passport just to do that. We only go over maybe 2 times. So if we need a passport where do we get one. Can I get one from here in Louisiana or do I have to get it from Maine. We do not go out of the country to begin with except Canada. But I can understand there reason for getting one. Any answer will be helpful. Have a great week I see your temp. is creeping up..We are at 78 today very nice out.Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-22-2007
smn, I like the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle. It's clean and comfortable. It's conveniently located on Main St. and is reasonably priced. Enjoy your visit to the "County"!!!RonMass.04-22-2007
Our tree swallows are back and inspecting their homes. Spring is here!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-22-2007
smn- Irish Setter Pub - across from the old Dexter shoe store - excellent food.. then to Fort Fairfield - a great place to watch the ice in the river - and cross over to Canada...MarlenePresque Isle04-22-2007
Where is the best place to cross over to Canada from Maine? Where would you suggest visiting while in PI? Where do you suggest staying that is clean and pleasant? :-)smn04-22-2007
Vern Sorry to hear that you lost a friend.Arch04-22-2007
Very Sorry about your friend VH this is a sad time for all. Paul thanks for those pics. I enjoy them so much. Was up to Maine last week end and it snowed the whole time I was there I was truly ready to get back to Indiana and all this sun shine and especially the warm weather. I am so spoiled now. Was wondering when the ice would be going out up there in that area. Good to see some of it has gone.Brenda04-22-2007
Thanks Paul, for the views of the river. What's it looking like in Crouseville and Washburn? We've been hearing the peepers the past couple of nights, MUST be spring!juliaYarmouth04-22-2007
HAPPY 45TH Birthday KBB.....AKA : KIM BURN*[I didn't give up your last name...they'll have to guess it if they don't know you] :D :D :DRob Bull04-22-2007
Arch, Thanks for asking. I was at Goddard Space Flight Center on Friday when the gunman killed a friend of mine. The person who was killed was David Beverly. He was the President of our motorcycle group and a senior manager of the telemetry and communications group (EEE Parts section) for the new moon mission. I met with a couple of the managers of that Division today and when the information gets out he will be called a hero. David always put his people, and the NASA mission, ahead of himself and this was no exception. It will be a tough week here. Again, thanks for asking. VhvhHouston04-21-2007
On the subject of a Passport I just applied. They say it will take 8 to 10 weeks. I went to there web site they are doing around 400,000 applications a week. So if you are thinking of gitting one do it now. :-(N CLARKS S FL04-21-2007
there are a few places not yet open, just north of the fort bridge is holding back a mile+ of ice.........Paul CyrP. Isle04-21-2007
Most of the aroostook river broke up last night and today and a lot of the snow in the open fields is gone, the woods are different story.....Paul CyrP. Isle04-21-2007
KBB, Happy 45th!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.04-21-2007
ok, I'll stop subitting photos until I can get my "edit" button fixed to crop these photos. Sorry for the size. :-(Carma04-21-2007
This photo was taken in Bangor last fall. Doesnt it look like there is a #5 on there like it came off a football jersey? No photo tricks, I swear this is exactly as the photo was taken. Creepy. :pCarma04-21-2007
curious guest ..9402 er, 9403 counting Meta.Bobby C.04-21-2007
Re: Comment 19750 What is the population of Presque Isle today?curious guest04-21-2007
RLG..If I shopped for Alice's spring outfit Paul wouldn't be able to post the pictures.Bobby C.04-21-2007
Yah won't get this if you didn't get the amazing email that Randy sent. Beg for it. It's good.Bobby C.04-21-2007
I believe someone who writes on here and lives in Co Springs will be celebrating a 45th birthday April 24th. Fifty is fast approaching.JRCPI04-21-2007
Paul, I can not believe the amount of snow your photo's reveal. The farmers will be late getting on the ground this spring. I do not have alot of imagination so I think Bobby C should ask his Mrs. and they should shop for Alice's spring outfit? What do you all think?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-21-2007
A Paul Cyr photo. I could have thought of a hundred captions for this one. I think it's better without a caption.Bobby C.04-21-2007
you might be in Northern Maine if you saw the Chapman ridge runners out grooming on April 21, took this while out cruising the Grendall/Carvel roads this a.m. in Mapleton, ........ should send this to Al Gore !!Paul CyrP. Isle04-21-2007
Church street light was probably needed when the fire station and police station was nearby and there were two gas stations on that corner and the population was over 12,000. But now it is superfulous and should be taken down. Just my 2 cent worth.C Hansoncalif04-21-2007
Mt.Katahdin on a bright an sunny day taken from Dyer Brook/Island Falls area.Just thought I'd share it.RuthIsland Falls04-20-2007
Keep em' comeing Carma...yknotslipknot04-20-2007
Rebecca, in a couple of weeks +/-, she'll probably need a new spring outfit.....Paul CyrP. Isle04-20-2007
Steve Sutter sent me the following picture to share with everyone. Steve says: "This photo was likely taken about 1930 on the Washburn Road; the farmer's name is W. C. Crouse. The one-row digger may be the infamous Hoover digger, which relieved men from having to dig potatoes by hand."WebmaseterPresque Isle, ME04-20-2007
Paul, thank you for the pic's! I think those ravens did very well. When will Alice to coming home for the summer? We know she won't be putting any weight on :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak04-20-2007
I have always thought that light was just a way to slow us down (speed and time) and a total waste.... Looks like maybe I was right. I wish it was gone forever.Kim04-20-2007
Hey Vern H Are you OK down there at NASA?Arch04-20-2007
AMY C. 19737, yOU ARE TAKING YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS TO PULL OUT OF ANY STREE ONTO MAIN, ESPECALLY THE TRACTOR TRAILERS GOING 40 OR MORE DOWN MAIN STREET, AND THERE ARE MORE THAN 50 CARS AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY GOING FULL SPEED AHEAD. nOT MUCH TRAFFIC CONTROL IN p.I., I,m with Norma, and some kid will get hurt trying to cross there.mona04-20-2007
I noticed that the pic you posted to show activities was a CARIBOU shot ... pretty sneaky, Webmaster. :Ddaisymid atlantic04-20-2007
Gas in Saco this morning was average $2.79 gal. These prices are "nutty" :pCarmaHollis04-20-2007
A beautiful day in The County! Mid 60s and lots of sun. Everyone's out and about enjoying it on bicycles, motorcycles, in their shorts, T-Shirts, etc. :DWebmasterSunny Warm Presque Isle04-20-2007
DG I agree with the current light situation at the intersection of Church and Main Streets. I do a lot of walking as you know and It seems that every time I walk by that intersection there is rarely any traffic coming off of Church St. Approximately eight months ago I mentioned it to one of the city councilors, however I doubt that it had any impact on the decision to bring it to its current status.JRCPI04-20-2007
In response to today's poll question, Main Street, Presque Isle street lights? Yeah, those 50 cars per hour would definately cause a problem if the lights were not there. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:Amy C.Auburn, MAine04-20-2007
Cheapest gas I've seen down here is $2.72 this week at B.J.'s Wholesale Club next to Wal-Mart in Auburn.... :rolleyes:Amy c.Auburn, Maine04-20-2007
Last one Phew! but they are beautiful!Judy H04-20-2007
The 'powers that be' around the City -- Councilors and People 'who decide that kind of stuff' decided to test the intersection without a light -- I live on Church Street, so I hate not having a light there -- the traffic picks up speed between the two intersections of Main/State and Main/Park-Allen Streets. I don't care to get hit by a tractor trailer truck going too fast down Main Street, so I wouldn't pull out into that traffic for nothing! My husband loves not having the light...go figure. We've had some calls about it, but not many really -- one guy in a business near the Church Street intersection, said he saw a kid trying to cross Main Street there and he waited for a long time before he could get across, so I guess it could be dangerous in that way. JH -- my Mum's name was Catherine, but that didn't stop my Dad from teasing her about being his 'Juliet'. It's a beautiful day here in the little city -- I saw people out in their tee-shirt sleeves even though there is still quite abit of snow on the ground in places.NormaPI04-20-2007
Mars Hill windfarmJudy H04-20-2007
Mars Hill wind farmJudy H04-20-2007
Mars Hill windfarmJudy H04-20-2007
One picture more to follow from my Favorite Cousin in Limestone maine :-)Judy Hardy04-20-2007
I passed Buck's Market on the Mapleton Road this morning and regular gas was selling for $2.84. Makes no sense to purchase gas at the big stations ---Mobile, Shell, Citco, etc.---:they regularly charge higher prices. After all, they've promised their shareholders to make billions and billions and billions. Visit the smaller independents which are owned and operated by local people, save bucks and nourish the community at the same time.........DGPI04-20-2007
When I was back in PI I kept running that light. Carol says to me 'Why do you insist on running that light?". "Cause it doesn't need to be there." sez IBobby C.04-20-2007
Norma M.... If it's your job to field votes for or against the traffic light at the corner of Main and Church. my vote is to turn the light out forever. I pass by there 2-3 times a day and each time the traffic flows very smoothly without the light. Whose idea was it to discontinue or try it anyway? Good idea....DGPI04-20-2007
Gas prices are @ $3.31 per gal :-(Mr BrokeSan Diego04-20-2007
So Norma did you then if you dug deep enough you would get to China too, that was very sweet I liked that Norma your dad used to tell us well I am going home to Juliet we are Romeo and juliet of parson road !Jh04-20-2007
Daisy: I am about a third through "March". Good book, indeed. Mr. March was pretty active socially, I'd say. ;-)SandyMidCoast04-20-2007
Why doesnt some creative person post something on the Braden theater marquee so the web cam broadcasts it. ic the snow is all gone off the marquee, when will the ice be out in Portage?C Hanson04-20-2007
Waldo, your message about how you went to South China to fill up your van -- it reminded of when I was a little kid and I had an aunt who lived in China, Maine. One weekend my folks decided to go down and visit her and her fam and I can remember sitting in the back seat in Dad's old green and yellow Buick between my two older sisters, and I said "Wow, we're going to China?" -- then I was reminded by an elbow in my rib how stupid little sisters can be ---I really thought we were going to China!Norma Jandreau McEnteePresque Isle04-20-2007
And if the news diden't put it on the air there would be the same people hollering there trying to couver something up. :confused:N CS S FL04-20-2007
The media nedia a fix. I just watch the news a little at a time or once a day. They seem to pick one subject and run it to death. before VT, (and my heart goes out to all of those young people there and their families), it was IMUS. Before that it was Anna Nicole and Dannylynn. I think this tradedy at VT does deserve the coverage, but previous saturation with things that are trival has made me just get sick of the news. Also, a little good news helps once in awhile. Saw on abc morning news a wind farm in New York state. (it is all I watched on the news today) It looked like the wind mills in Northern Maine that I've seen you post pictures of so often. Good news!KathieAthens,TN04-20-2007
I just rec'd the weather forecast from Rob Lightbrown. Aroostook County is going into the 60s and 70s !! HOO RAH !! I hope that means that my part of the world is going to see some sun and warmer temps for a few days too. :D Re: books. This is for all you woman who remember reading Little Women, while growing up. An author named Geraldine Brooks has written a book titled: March. It is the story of what the father of the Little Women was doing, during the same time period as Alcott's book. Interesting story line and a nice connection to another time.daisymid atlantic04-20-2007
I"m with you Daisy, Enough already, T.V. off and a good book instead.Mona04-20-2007
I believe I stated in an earlier post that my cousin lives 3 blocks from that whole mess - he said the media are - well, I can't use all that kinda talk, so use your imagination :rolleyes: I agree DaisyRebecca04-20-2007
DAISY Shhhh... don't tell anyone, but I agree with you, too. Giddy with ghoulishness, they are. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-20-2007
Dad gum it, P Burtt, I thought I would slip one by ya! Naw, I wasn't thinking political, just feeling emotionally drained ... and, yes, I do know how to change channels ... actually I read a good book. Arch, glad for the company!daisy04-19-2007
DAISY I declare... is that a political topic you are broaching - the media's use of tragedy to fill air time? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-19-2007
$3.14 per gallonRick BVancouver,WA04-19-2007
Yup Put my name on that list Daisy.Arch04-19-2007
I gassed up at Walmart to day for 2.64 a gallon not that price in every city thou. Live in Indianabrenda04-19-2007
Is anyone else on COM tired of the media's use community tragedies to fill the air time?daisy04-19-2007
Flyrod, I showed everyone at work your home security system and they thought you were from the valley :rolleyes: I am not sure how long its been since you were here, but the valley has grown way too much now since our current Gov is from Wasilla, it may get bigger.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-19-2007
-Got desperate this Saturday and tanked up our van at $2.899/gal. in South China. Naturally, the next four gas stations I saw were all selling at three to seven cents less. Arrgh!!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME04-19-2007
Gas is 2.87 here in FL. :mad:N CLARKS S FL04-19-2007
Gas is $2.61 a gal here in Sedalia, MO.OBMO04-19-2007
(Cheapest was $2.69 in Albion, just East of Waterville)FLYROD04-19-2007
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I just Googled "Maine gas prices" and the top nine most expensive prices in Maine were all in Presque Isle and Caribou!!! :eek:FLYROD04-19-2007
Flyrod.. love your warning 19701...that sounds like the Cajun way in the South. LOL.. Randy, Yes, I have tha pic. of the ladybug thank you for thinking of me. Paul. Yuk those are ugly bugs lol....great pic. But bugs that eat potato's are bad. :D Thanks guys for thinking of me. :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-19-2007
Flyrod. Really like your Home Security idea. Wish we had known about that before we were robbed twice.MarilynColchester, Vt04-19-2007
HOW TO INSTALL A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM 1. Go to a second-hand store and buy a pair of men's used size 14-16 work boots. 2. Place them on your front porch, along with several empty beer cans, a copy of Guns & Ammo magazine and several NRA magazines. 3. Put a few giant dog dishes next to the boots and magazines. 4. Leave a note on your door that reads: Hey Bubba, Big Jim, Duke, Slim & I went to the gun shop for more ammunition! Back in an hour. Don't mess with the pit bulls! They attacked the mailman this morning! Messed him up real bad! I don't think Killer took part in it, but it was hard to tell with all the blood! PS - I locked all four of 'em in the house. Better wait outside!FLYROD04-19-2007
Fo-Pah Alternative Definition: Daddy's Sentence usage: That's fo-pah These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-19-2007
Fo-Pah Definition: A term from the old American west, often used during moments of contrition and confession. Quite frequently, "fo-pah" is the last word ever uttered by the speaker. Sentence usage: Yes, I is the man who shot fo-pah. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-19-2007
Island Falls.. That's what I said.. when we relocated here in 1996 from Presque Isle..haha.. It is about 90 miles from Bangor,,and about 30 from Houlton..We have VaJaWa Golf Course,,Birch Point Camp Ground and beautiful Mattawamkeg Lake with Pleasant Pond.. By looking at the web cam.. looks like it might be at Birch Point area? Pretty quiet little town.. but has same problems as all the rest... unfortunately...but lots of GOOD too!! surrounded by Patten,Sherman,OakfieldRuthIsland Falls04-19-2007
I awaked in the middle of the the night wif a realization.."Holy cripes that ladybug wuz a Randy photo!". Before I could figger out a way to extricate myself from this freaken Fo-pah Randy posted the picture. I iz totally downtrodden and humiliated. :oBobby C.04-19-2007
HEY!!! I have a good thing to ban... Media pictures (TV & Newspapers) of KILLERS !!! THAT would be something worth pursuing! Don't make them "Famous" and no one would emulate them!FLYROD04-19-2007
Sarah and Bobby---I think this is the picture of the ladybug you were mentioning. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle04-19-2007
Island Falls is a little west-southwest of Houlton and just off interstate 95 .Rob Bull04-19-2007
WHERE IS ISLAND FALLS? HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT IT ON THE WEB CAM. ALTHOUGH I VISIT MAINE ABOUT ONCE A YEAR, I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THIS LOCATION. THANKS, LLOYDLLOYDOHIO04-19-2007
Sarah/Bobby, I don't think I took a ladybug pic but I did take a pic of Colorado potato beetle larvae, looks a little like a ladybug but eats potatoes unlike ladybugs that eat aphids....Paul CyrP. Isle04-19-2007
The sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for noting, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die. In hell it's called Despair but in the world it's called Tolerance. ~Dorothy Sayer These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-19-2007
Ktuu.com says 300 bears have awoke and if I leave trash out I'm gonna get a fine. We always have black and brown bear here. I'll wait till they arrive, I do not cook and they would starve to death! Not much trash here :D Ah, excuse not to walk or do any excersize :cool:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak04-19-2007
SPT, I love your banter. I wanted to say - does a gun get up and say I'm gonna shot? I know I can not start a dialog here on such things - such a sad event in VA, my cousin lives three 1/2 blocks from the event and things are very intense there he said yesterday.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK04-18-2007
Bobby C.... thank you, that is a neat pic. of ladybugs. I have Paul's collection of pics. I will have to re-look. :DSarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-18-2007
Goodness, all that horrible talk about guns and no one claimed to be offended, no one got voted off the island! I’m so disappointed, then in less than 3 pages everyone moves on to a new topic, not fair! Where is all the infighting and bickering? Webmaster you may have grown this bunch a little? :eek: :eek: :-)SPTColorado04-18-2007
I remember Denny H. couldn't sing as good as me but both of us sang better than Danny Ladner. :pBobby C.04-18-2007
Hey Bob, just yankin your chain!! I guess "remember" means to me the era we grew up in on No. Main/Summer St..Cunningham, PIHS, dances at the rec center (with real bands), school spirit, the drive in, Keegans, and now, the ones who are no longer with us. See you this summer?MetaPI04-18-2007
Meta..Depends on what..There is some stuff of which I have absolutely no re-call.Bobby C.04-18-2007
Flyrod, re: post # 19655..thank you so much for the picture of the Spring Peeper. When I lived in Chelsea (ME) there was a bog not far from me and I loved to go to sleep listening to their sweet music. Back at PIHS in '57' (ancient times) Mr. Chamberlain assigned us to go and net some peepers. Denny Halloran and I were desk partners so off we went to Echo Lake with our nets. Needless to say, we did not come back with any specimans. I fell into the brook and he fished ME out. Our parents wondered about our commitment to the assignment!! Hey Bobby, remember WHEN?!MetaPI04-18-2007
Phillip Skillin: We go to Lompoc every time we visit muy husbands sister and her husband. They live in Santa Maria. I love that part of California. Nice temperatures, the ocean and mountains plus all the strawberrys and oranges we can eat.MarilynColchester, Vt04-18-2007
At 6:30 this evening on NBC news , shooter has sent a video which they will air to all . They just received it this afternoon . Stay tuned !!Rob Bull04-18-2007
Thanks for the views of downtown. I grew up in Presque Isle, and lived on a farm on the old fort road. Hazen Drake the old barber gave me my first haircut in his upstairs barber shop.Philip SkillinLompoc,Ca04-18-2007
RE 19666 Sarah (Sally) A whole bunch of Lady Bugs in a lady Bug Puzzle from a Royce McClure Art site. Paul had some pictures of real ones a while ago but I can't find them right now.Bobby C.04-18-2007
Sandy I guess laws should be changed, it is not a criminal offense to be judged mentally disturbed and it takes a criminal offense to show on your record. Another slipped through the cracks I guess.Arch04-18-2007
LLOYD I just run across the story on CNN. So it was not a gun control problem. He was judged a danger and nothing was done about it.Arch04-18-2007
Arch, I agree. It's my understanding that he was treated as an in-patient. I believe it was 2005. Bear in mind also, that having someone committed or even treated, is not an option available to friends or family if the individual is not a minor. Being prescribed meds is certainly no indicator of taking meds. I believe that it is the few lucid and focused moments these disturbed people have that allow them to get away with the very simple act (in most states) of purchasing firearms, and then go about the crazyness (sp?). There are many of them out there!SandyMidCoast04-18-2007
I JUST WATCHED SOME NEWS ON THE SHOOTER. IN 2005 HE WAS JUDGED TO BE MENTALLY UNFIT AND A DANGER TO OTHERS. THE SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS. THE STATE OF VIRGINIA SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. HE WOULD HAVE NOT PASSED THE BACKGROUND CHECK TO PURCHASE THE GLOCK HANDGUN. HE SLIPPED THROUGH THE CRACKS. HE ALSO SENT A PACKAGE TO NBC NEWS IN BETWEEN THE TWO SHOOTINGS. THEY HAVEN'T RELEASED THE CONTENTS TO THE MEDIA AS OF NOW.LLOYDOHIO04-18-2007
I believe in gun control. I hold with it both hands and squeeze the trigger softly. It is already against the law to shoot people, and, in Virginia, to carry a gun onto a college campus (regardless of the 2nd ammendment or legal permits). The gunman broke many laws before he took the first shot. Making the gun itself illegal would not have stopped him from shooting those students.DCNew Hampshire04-18-2007
Sandy In my opinion the only way that gun control would have stopped that young man was if society was not so intent on being politically correct someone would have sent him to a shrink or insist his parents do it. Had that have happened maybe just maybe that would have shown up on his record and stopped him from purchasing the two firearms. As you will note, there is no question that the guns were purchased legally.Arch04-18-2007
Arch, I absolutely agree with the last statement in your post (19670). Societal problems are most certainly the real issues. However, that only serves to re-enforce my conviction that because those issues exist in such quantum numbers, making guns available to these people seems to make very little sense. :confused:SandyMidCoast04-18-2007
British professor: Students feared gunman for 18 months Google the above, read and tell me that gun control would have helped.Arch04-18-2007
I wondered what this latest shooting was gonna be blamed on. How could gun control have stopped the latest shooting. Maybe someone smarter than I can enlighten me. While you are thinking about your answer you might remember the shooting in Dunblane Scotland. The Scottish gun laws are an order of magnitude worse than ours but it happened anyway. Something else to think about, previous shootings have been blamed on anything from violence on TV to the teaching of creationism in our schools. I wonder if it has anything to do with todays societal problems rather than gun control?Arch04-18-2007
Geeesh, Jeff, The question of the day is a no-brainer!!! ;-)SandyMidCoast04-18-2007
Jeeze Pac...I have a terrible house,but a nice home... 'cause of the people dontcha know. DG knows..I call it "Foxhole 85". No cellar just some holes in the floor leading to an escape tunnel. By the way..breaking news..DG's new book iz done. I think.Bobby C.04-18-2007
Bobby C.. is your neighbor's home similar to yours? As I recall, you have quite a lovely home.pac04-18-2007
Carma, your pics. look like a Hurricane.. Very good ones I must say. I love all the pics. on here. Keep them coming. Today so far at noon it is 70 and Sunny. a beautiful day for the South. I will miss all the snow pictures they are so pretty. I am a ladybug fan any pictures would be nice :) :) ........Have a great day :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-18-2007
Hi Calvin... I wasn't necessarily saying I was for gun control, just that the Virginia massacre would lead to an increased outcry for it. I was looking for the different takes on the issue. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-18-2007
I am convinced that gun control is a good thing this is not a matter for discussion. There should be a ceiling on gun purchases. It should be law that no person can own no more than twenty guns with the exception of collectors and that no more than half of those owned be automatic weapons.Also the cost of purchase and maintenance should be tax deductible. This type of law would relieve me of a great economic burden, My neighbor keeps buying guns. Every time he does so I have to as well..in the event of a war between us, I mean.Bobby C.04-18-2007
Sorry ;-)Calvin to P Burtt I meant04-18-2007
P.Burtt you are right gun control is needed and I vote for it BUT don't pick on the Whoopee pies!CalvinP Burtt,04-18-2007
I've added a New Topic to the Discussion Forum concerning gun control. In light of the Virginia Tech massacre, there are bound to be fresh voices shouting for new retrictions, perhaps even an all out ban. If you're interested or concerned, submit your opinion. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-18-2007
COTTON ... I apologize for sp. Carma, Your pics of ocean scenes are beautiful, but I have to ask ... what were you doing out in weather like that?daisy04-18-2007
Daisy, well said! However, I've always been fond of Houlton. I love the look of all those old brick buildings. Although all the towns in today's question are nice.Guest04-18-2007
TODAY'S QUESTION: what TOWN is the prettiest ??? :eek: It is not the towns that are beautiful, it is the wide open spaces, softly rolling hills, views to forever, azure blue skies filled with collton ball clouds, and the attitude of the people that make the County what it is.daisymid atlantic04-18-2007
Sorry bout that last pic. I didnt realize it was so huge. :eek: hopefully this one of the Biddeford Pool sunset is better.Carma04-18-2007
Thanks guys...Ive only seen the waves like that only once before since moving here in 1987. I actually stood right at the Pier and the waves were as big as mountians to me and being from little 'ol Mapleton that was quite the sight for this gal. It is one time I can admit where the presence of God filled my veins. :-)CarmaHollis04-18-2007
My guess is these little guys will be out by this weekend! :-)FLYROD04-18-2007
Carma, Thanks for the storm pic's. We do not get that kind of wave in Anchorage. Our Bore tide is really interesting but yours is most exciting! I have a crawl space, as they call them here-no water and the lawn is greening.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK04-18-2007
Nice pics Carma...yknot04-17-2007
Pics. are from Old Orchard Beach area and one is from the Wells area.Carma04-17-2007
Where are those storm pics from, CARMA?. That last one is creepy. Reminds me of a nightmare... huge wave coming in and no where to run. Love that dream. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-17-2007
and another.........Carma04-17-2007
Another storm pic.Carma04-17-2007
Storm Pic.CarmaHollis04-17-2007
nice site thanks for the live shotsshawn vezinaShapleigh04-17-2007
That's what I like about this place: if you don't know something, just ask: someone will be sure to tell you what to do or, ah, where to go... Thanks for the clarity. It sounds like an intriguing job - apparently topped with interesting documented benefits. I wonder what kind of "finders fee" Randy would collect. :p Well, now I know. I just thought it might be someone who makes sure Flyrod's worms don't end up in the bottom of the bottles.KBB04-17-2007
A liquor inspector confiscating liquor in Iran. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle04-17-2007
Re the Question--- I thought in the County everybody had cellars and people from away had basements. Have times changed?eyerunsaco04-17-2007
Sandy A teacher no I was luckey to pass sand box. :DN CLARKS S FL04-17-2007
KBB A liquor inspector enforces all laws regarding the sale and etc: of alcoholic beverages. They are licensed firearm carrying peace officers that also act as backup for police and game wardens when needed.Arch04-17-2007
Dick (or anyone in the know), I am obviously ignorant on this one: what does one do as a liquor inspector? That sounds suspiciously like a job description that Bobby would come up with...KBB04-17-2007
On the lighter, more optimistic side of spring... in Bangor, there are worms all over driveways - a sure, unfettered sign of spring! (They just have to work their way around the piles of slush!)FLYROD04-17-2007
Neil Clark: Could you be a teacher (retired?) who may have taught, at one time, in the Berkshires of Western MA?SandyMidCoast04-17-2007
:-( moment of silence for the wounded and dead in the Virginia tech shootings :-(HardysWashington04-17-2007
Marilyn; Donnie was a cousin, son of Don, the state liquor inspecter. Donnie had a sister Carol Who married Phil Jordon.Dick DeLong04-17-2007
Yes Dick you are right on our teacher and our buss driver was Morice Carter.N CS S FL04-17-2007
You would think... but, then, you haven't seen my basement. And, anyway, who wants the balmy, clear water of Hawaii when they can have 35 degrees of murky sewage to dive into? It's not a job, it's an adventure! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-17-2007
P Burtt, Not to be all snotty or anything, but...I rather prefer the scuba diving in Hawaii as opposed to the basements that I am familiar with. There usually are much more interesting things to see in the ocean than in your cellar. Perhaps you ought to think about getting out more. :DKBB04-17-2007
Oops, can't spell today. I meant Academy St. Upper means first lage farm on the left after hospital.Marilyn04-17-2007
D Delong, do you have a brother named Donald? I used to pick potatoes at Stan Beckwiths on upper Acadaemy Street and we had a Don Delong that used to pick with us.MarilynColchester,Vt04-17-2007
Hey Neil Clark. You and I must have been in the same class cause I did the same thing in the 4th grade. I think mrs Rouse was the teacher.Dick DeLong04-17-2007
When I was in the forth grade in Mapleton we were bussed to State Rd. Sideing to attend School. It had just one room with an outside toilet. We would get there about 8:00AM and help the buss driver and teacher build a fire and then keep it going all day. We went there untill the first of the year when our classrooms in the new grade School were finished. I think that was in the fall of 1947.N CLARKSILVER SPRINGS FL04-17-2007
Ah, the Joy of Spring in the Helderberg Hills... I had about 4 feet of water in my basement yesterday morning. So I put on my dry suit, strapped on my tanks and went scuba diving - seriously - to clear my sump and put in a new pump. Fun, fun, fun. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-17-2007
Todays question...I never carried fire wood at school, but in the third grade our teacher had her lunch prepared at the house next to the school. It was a 'privilege' to be allowed to leave the school and bring the tray back to our teacher. Some privilage!! LOLMaraveneSarasota04-17-2007
The ripple effect of today's murders on the campus of VTI are going to be far reaching. My prayers for dead and living ... heartbreaking news from a place that holds some of the best and brightest students and instructors.daisy04-16-2007
Also in the new Family Circle magazine are some pretty good recipes for chicken and also some other desserts. Those whoopie pies would be worth trying. Of course you can't beat that lard huh? :-)connie c.CA04-16-2007
Caribou webcam looks like no snow just rainCalvin04-16-2007
BC.... "I'm a good person who said a bad thing". Cute. Imus rates right up there with Rodney King's "Can't we all just get along?" or "This was the best of times and the worst of times" or that great and late bank robber (can't remember his name at the moment) who said, "Because that's where the money is." Rodney King got along all right....with a little snort and a bottle of Thunderbird he did. Where am I going with this rambling? Imus will roll again...just you wait and see. With a bigger contract than ever, no less.DGPI04-16-2007
Speaking of whoopie pies... I made some this weekend, out of a recipe in the paper - they were very tasty, but I might as well sit down at the table with a spoon and a can of shortening and a bowl of sugar!!! :eek: Sometimes, I guess it's better to just eat 'em, rather than see what goes into 'em!FLYROD04-16-2007
I enjoyed seeing the flowers. Can hardly wait to see mine this year. We have had a great warm day with some wind and even saw that foreign object THE SUN for a bit, but is now clouding over. Hope it doesn't mean more snow. Just heard on t.v. about the 32 people killed by the gunman at Virginia Tech College. Horrible thing to happen. So sad and I feel for each and every parent who will get sad news of their child.MarilynColchester, Vt04-16-2007
You can't keep a good cave woman down.Bobby C.04-16-2007
Always you talk of cavemen, never of cavewomen. I feel so disenfranchised! I am just going to go make whoopie pies from the new low fat recipe in Family Circle. That should cheer me up.EllenFL04-16-2007
I apologize ...I'm really a good person who said a bad thing.Bobby C.04-16-2007
Nice. I come on this site to read about whoopi-pies, fiddleheads and other County memories, not to be insulted. I'm very disappointed in this guestbook lately.Caveman04-16-2007
That was so easy a cave man would have got it.Bobby C.04-16-2007
KBB, Cute. I got it!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.04-16-2007
Daisy... You have perhaps missed nothing because the pepper seeds did nothing. Now mind you, these seeds came from a gorgeous, grocer store red pepper. Whether or not these grocery store seeds are intended to be viable or not, no one appears to know. I shall try again with a styrofoam cup full of good dirt. We'll see..........DGPI04-16-2007
Boy was I wrong that picture was The Fort as we called it in High School! Here's some of our trees to cheer you up there in Vermont, my sister lived in St Johnsbury and I used to visit her we went to Burlington alot and to Santa's village had lots on Maple sugar candy there..JH04-16-2007
Bobby, I didn't take the picture or I also would have to see the person that could do that. :cool:KBSPI04-16-2007
DG, Did I miss the results of your subsequent attempts with the pepper seeds?daisy04-16-2007
We got nothing for snow here in The Springs - not even enough for a snowman. Jeepers, we ended up with sunshine and 68 degrees. How disappointing is that? Did anyone note the passing away of <ahem> Don Ho this weekend?KBB04-16-2007
Dick Delong.. I didn't name it ..that's the problem. I just pulled it and saved it in some obscure folder. I knew I had the picture but had to browse four huge hard drives to find it. I knew it also had to be on the Crown's index but just try to find a picture there real fast..not possible. KBS.. That's one tough hombre or Hombress in that picture..did you take it?Bobby C04-16-2007
Bobby C., I think Earl would put on his boots and his long overcoat and go fo a walk(not forgetting the hat with the ear flaps). :-) We have high water and big winds in Ipswich. I don't miss the snow at all!Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA 0193804-16-2007
Supper is on the way. :eek:KBSPI04-16-2007
Bobby C. I am just curious, What did you name that pic when you filed it in your harddrive??? Maybe Fort Fairfield St.Dick DeLong04-16-2007
Man! I just saw something on the news that almost proves my theory That 60 percent of this countries population is comprised of spoiled brat, sniveling, idiots. Everybody knew this Northeaster has been in the forecast for almost a week yet there are hundreds of people at the airports whining and complaining about the resulting delays. Yah know what I do do when that happens to me? I make a couple phone calls then I go to the ATM and get some cash and proceed to introduce myself to every bartender at the airport. After that I take a nap on one of them hard chairs 'till it's time to fly. That's 'cause I learned how to live right from sum great people up in the County. Whenever I encounter a problem..I just ax myself "What would Earl Rideout do?".Bobby C.04-16-2007
What started out as snow yesterday turned into very, very wet snow, about four inches of it. We didn't get the wind, but they say more is coming today so will see what happens. Very slushy mess! Supposed to be in the mid to high 30's today. What is Spring? Must be whats inside a ball point pen as it sure doesn't seem like what we thought it meant.MarilynColchester, Vt04-16-2007
Paul, Bobby, DG... Thanks for setting me straight about Fort Fairfield.Dan EArlington, MA04-16-2007
What started as snow is now heavy rains and wind down this way. High tide and 10 ft waves. I think Camp Ellis is going to be hit hard as well as alot of the coast. :rolleyes: And awayyyy we gooo..... :pCarmaHollis04-16-2007
Are there direct flights out of Bangor or other to Florida? That would make good sense, I would think.smn04-16-2007
Here is a really good shot of the Fort Fairfield Street. This picture was posted here some time ago..I liked it and saved it but it took me an while to find it on the hard drives 'cause I couldn't remember what name I gave it.Bobby C.04-15-2007
The Detroit connection would be great if it isn't as pricy as other flights out of PI. We fly through Detroit often but leave from Bangor or Manchester NH.KBSPI04-15-2007
Dan E. it is Fort Fairfield looking east down main street...Paul CyrP. Isle04-15-2007
I really....really HATE dating myself but can't help remembering the "old" song "Spring Will Be A Little Late(A Lot?) this year. But we have so much fun thinking about the other side of all of this....seems like that's all we can talk about here in "The County" right now! By the way what IS spring?MetaPI04-15-2007
Started snowing here about a half hour ago and it is really coming down. Huge flakes, but no rain with it. So far!! Hope the predictions are wrong, but doubt it.MarilynColchester,Vt04-15-2007
DG, I'm sure you're right about Fort Fairfield. Apologies to my friends in Fort Fairfield, Caribou, and elsewhere, but some of us are so PI-centric we assume everything is somewhere in Presque Isle. My first impression was that it was State Street and someone had moved Maine Public Service and the Baptist Church.Dan EArlington, MA04-15-2007
Dan E.... Looks like Fort Fairfield to me. By the way, Ralph Bickford just e-mailed me. Is still planning to have lunch when in this neck of the woods.DGPI04-15-2007
I just checked out the Caribou cam; seems to me the street lights match those in Paul's pic ...daisy04-15-2007
When did Presque Isle get street lights like those?daisy04-15-2007
Dan isn't that going down Academy St? I am just guessing we will have to wait for Paul to tell us!Jh04-15-2007
Wow, after looking at the photos of snow that Paul posted, I am wondering just how many inches of snow you got from that storm. Sure hate to see you get another storm so soon, but it looks like we are all in for it this week-end. If anyone finds Spring, hog tie it and don't let it get away!!!!!MarilynColchester,Vt04-15-2007
Paul, I've been looking at this photo for several weeks trying to figure out where it is. I'm sure I'll say "Of couse!" when you tell me. But for now I must admit to being somewhat disoriented.Dan EArlington, MA04-15-2007
Okay, I will stop picking on Caribou, Calvin. I know some very nice people there and am even related to some of them. I guess it is that webcam picture that set me off. There does seem to be a dirth of action there in front of the post office. I always thought it was a great mistake when they made those streets around the business section one way streets. They did the same thing here in Bradenton, FL, and the town has never recovered its former vigor. The city is rethinking that move now about 25 years later. Perhaps Caribou needs to do something like that also.Ellen ( 'sEllen was a typo)Florida04-15-2007
I fly northwest and have never had a problem, Northwest has a beautiful new terminal,and anything beats Boston.MCB04-15-2007
Carma, I did say spring is on its' way here - wow, all that snow you Northerners got. My husband is wicked mad as our snow was minimal and not good when it did snow for his snowmachine. Up to 45 and snow going very quickly. Daylight up to 10 pm now, I love it.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-15-2007
DD, I'm working on being there for lunch. I get in late the night before and thought it better to stay in Bangor and drive up the next morning. Will keep you posted. Mona here you are. I've been just putting my name lately - getting lazy :pRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK04-15-2007
Detroit would be great! I can get direct flight to Detroit and to PI. One stop.Rick BVancouver, USA04-15-2007
Detroit! Worst possible airline hub in the country. The airline that serves that hub is proof of that. Good luck!RBSMO04-15-2007
I for one would love to see a direct flight to and from Burlington, Vt so I could get home a lot easier. Have to go from here to Boston and usually a quick stop at Portland and into Bangor where I am met and drive home from there. We sometimes can fly into Presque Isle if we by pass Bangor.Lately driving home is a long almost ten hour ride and very hard on the old bodies. Forever stopping to stretch and get the circulation going again. Our doctor is from Detroit aand she tells her children when they are approaching Detroit for a family visit " we are there, lock the doors and roll up your windows" Doesn't say much for that city to me.MarilynColchester,Vt04-15-2007
Daisy,Alot of people from northern Maine and the state that use the four daily flights out of bangor to dertoit, 2hours and 10 min. i use it at least once a year.I found that quite e few take this flight for connections to Canad and was surprised to find others to make connections south , non stop flights out of detroit so thay can avoid the mess in Boston, where flights are delayed all the time. As for detroit being any worse that any city for drugs and crime it isn't, even our own city of Portland, Bangor or the drugs running rampet in P.I., The airport in Detroit is quite nice and easy to get in and out of.MCBcounty04-15-2007
There's no place like home unless it is Maine during the fall season. There could be nothing more beautiful than those gorgeous colors throughout the trees in northern Maine.smn04-15-2007
Detroit, Michigan ??? Why on earth would that become the destination for folks from northern Maine ?? How about direct to Atlanta .. ya' know, warmer climes ...daisy04-15-2007
BETTER COOL IT WITH KNOCKING DETROIT. AL AND JESSE MAY TRY TO SHUT DOWN THE WEB SITE.LLOYDOHIO04-15-2007
Here, here for the personification of Detroit.....nothing but eyeballs and belly buttons lying silently in dark alleys and under bridges unconscious from the last hit and dreaming of the next.DGPI04-15-2007
Re.. Question of the day.. Air service between Detroit and PI would introduce the County to a world of pain they are incapable of imagining. If cities were people.. Detroit would be nothing but eyeballs and a belly button laying in the corner of some room of a crack house.Bobby C.04-15-2007
Mr. Holmes, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this site. I'm glad you are enjoying it! But as you've seen, we do occasionally get off topic with stuff that's better suited to the Discussion forums. Thankfully though, it's usually quite brief and we get back on topic fairly quickly. It's kinda like Maine weather...if you don't like it, wait five minutes and it'll change :-)WebmaseterPresque Isle, ME04-15-2007
Rebecca, Would you send me your email address.Thought I had it but I don't. Thanks, MonaMona04-15-2007
This area has been receiving rain, since last evening, with a total of two to three inches accumulation expected. If the water standing in our back yard is any indicator, I'd think we've had at least an inch thus far. If this storm reaches northern Maine, be prepared to have some heavy, wet snow! Courage! Spring has to be coming ... soon, I hope. :-)daisymid atlantic04-15-2007
DG That story does cast a different light on that whole controversy.Arch04-14-2007
Arch... Excellent article on Imus in the Kansas City Star. Everyone should read it for a fresh angle on who's REALLY to blame and who's the scapegoat.DGPI04-14-2007
For those of us who need lower calorie foods, look in the newest Family Circle. It has a lo cal version of the Whoopie Pie. It doesnt look or sound too bad.Arch04-14-2007
Webmaster, I think this is a wonderful website and I enjoy looking at it daily and reading all the guestbook entries. I must confess that I don't enjoy peoples personal opinions about war, politics,talk show host or any other open discussions about their personal opinions on world news. I look to the news media and talk shows to depress me. I do however look to your webpage to see the beautiful country that we live in. To read how most people lived their life way back when. To hear stories of how great this school teacher was or to hear stories of childhood memories. To hear about buttermilk and whoppie pies to get you thru a snowstorm. Your website 90% of the time does this.Let the webpages and pictures by Paul, show the beauty of your County, and what I feel must of been a wonderful way to live. As you all seem to have wonderful memories. My grammar and spelling not the best, maybe cuz I didn't the wonderful teachers you all seem to remember so well. Thanks you for the website and all the good you do for those who can't get to your part of the country. Sorry for my opinion! :rolleyes:B. HolmesSan Diego04-14-2007
As far as per review for the Guest book system goes, I stated from the beginning that I didn’t like it, for just the same reasons some of you also have now complained about. In other words some one who doesn’t like your opinion will gang up on you and get you deleted. That’s Life, get over it. If you’ve got an opinion and are afraid that someone won’t like it keep it to your self. None of us have a special placed reserved in the after life based on how well our opinions are respected, or not. PI community has seldom been as inclusive as some of you would like to think. I recall when it was very limited “truth be told” it still is. I have used some of the opinions I don’t agree with posted here as an opportunity to grow. I urge the rest of us to do the same. :-)SPTColorado04-14-2007
Another opinion on Don Imus http://www.kansascity.com/182/story/66339.html/Arch04-14-2007
Rebecca, arent you in alaska and you say Spring is in the air? I think Mother Nature took the wrong turn in one of her storms and blew this way instead. LOLCarmaHollis04-14-2007
yes i remember barney smith. i was lucky enough to be a friend and classmate from the start of our schooling at training school to high school.dtphx az04-14-2007
Webmaster.... I can arrange a COM get-together anytime, anywhere. Just give me a few days lead time and I'll set it up..........Great fun, by the way.DGPI04-14-2007
Thanks to everyone for your kind words on the site. They are much appreciated! To be fair, I think I should point out that almost all the complaints consistently come from a very few select individuals. 99.9999% of viewers on here are very tolerant and supportive. As for a COM reunion this year, I ran a poll a couple weeks ago regarding the best month for most of us. I think August won. I'll have to check with DG and see if he's planning anything.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-14-2007
Mona, Temlee, RLG, connie and all other interested parties. We can be at Tim Hortens either for coffee between 8 and 9 or for lunch at noon. whenever the crowd plans to gather, all on July 28. Will be in town for claudettes 50th class of 57 reunion. Hope about 75 can make it.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl04-14-2007
Judy, LOVED YOUR CARTOON!! :Ddaisy04-14-2007
While I may have spent some of my school years in P.I., I also attended Ashland and Mapleton Grammer Schools. My dear aunt lives in Castle Hill and I spent many summers with her and her family. I consider the County my home, not just P.I. Truly, isn't the place we consider HOME the place where the folks we know and love live?daisymid atlantic04-14-2007
Well Daisy everytime we use the Ferry system haven't had any problems but you know people the country over have gotten meaner as drivers when I was in K C ,Ny even Wisconsin and Philadelphia and Atlanta it was the same way, "Me First" attitude but right now everyone is in awe of the new Narrows brige spansions that are so huge the trailer trucks hauling them can only travel 30 miles or less per hour and they go at night and roads are closed as they go through , they take up all lanes! it is really something to see, it should make Tacoma today! but as I said drivers are really the same most everywhere ..Judy HardyWashington04-14-2007
Tenlee (19543): I find it strange that many PI natives strive to maintain that exclusivity by not being very tolerant of the opinions of those who may be from the county, but not the fair city. They do, however, seem to have no issues about accepting membership fees from those outsiders. Hmmmm...weird! I have also noticed that a few on this site use it for correspondence that seems more like personal emails. (providing an X for you) :eek:SandyMidCoast04-14-2007
I never heard anything more about a COM reunion this summer. If nothing else, it would be fun to meet at Tim Horton's for coffee? Rebeccah we will exhange phone#'s as the time gets closer. And Mona you must bring whoopie pies!:-) Bobby C. thanks for the morning chuckle re: Alan Doak & Earl Rideout :Dconnie c.CA04-14-2007
Webmaster: In my opinion you are doing an EXCELLENT JOB with the site. You have tried to be fair with everyone. As you well know, there is no way to please some people. All I can say is, if you are not interested in a certain subject, a click of your mouse can change it. You can always go back later. If that doesn't solve your problem then maybe you need to start a sight of your own and find out just how hard and time consumer it can be. Keep up the good work! I for one, trust YOUR judgement!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-14-2007
Check out briloon.org the eagle has one eaglet hatched. Should have another today. Will be a week or so before we can see them. To bad Paul's not on site to catch some pictures of that! Sure did enjoy the snow pictures, much more than I enjoy the snow itself! Webmaster, You do a great job...I for one appreciate it very much.KimBlaine04-14-2007
I can see some people are still upset about the peer review system on the Guestbook. I've tried to set the threshold above the clique level, but maybe I need to make some more adjustments. Of course, I have a feeling that no matter what I do there will always be someone that isn't happy. Or maybe the rating system should go away? Let's try this again. If you want the rating system abolished, vote against this entry. If you think it should stay, vote for this entry.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-14-2007
Tenlee..If this guest book were "Perfectville" and just jam-packed with oohs and Ahhs and "Oh How nices!" I would simply get a copy of the Star Herald and forget about membership here. I take the good with the bad. In fact I insist on that..By the way, if you see a period after the last sentence of one of my screwed up paragraphs...that is "The End". Not open for discussion. The big Red X or a short verbal commentary iz just fine tho. P.S. I sure wish someone like Earl Rideout or Alan Doaks were around to do some posting. It wouldn't be pretty but it sure would be interesting.Bobby C,04-14-2007
JRC.. Amazing that Kathy Ranney scored 57 points. Kathy has a 1st cousin, Roger DeGrass, who frequently tunes into COM from Truro, Nove Scotia. Bet he remembers the 57 points.....DGPI04-14-2007
DG; Barney reached the 1000 point plateau during the last regular season game of his senior year (1965). In the Eastern Maine tournament PI went in number six. Barney scored 34 points to help upset Brewer. He then scored 28 points and handed out 20 assists to lead PI over previously undefeated Winslow. In the EM final PI played Stearns and Barney had the task of defending Jon MCdonald who was thought to be one of the two best players in the State. Barney held him to one field goal while scoring 18 himself. PI lost by ten. Barney later went to Duke Univ. where he played for the Duke Freshman and later played two years of varsity baseball and starting at second base. Truly a great athlete as was his father.JRCPI04-14-2007
DG; Thanks for the info on Barney. I researched his total points last year and submitted it to the PI Athletic dept. His name now appears on the wall with the other 1000 point scorers in PIHS history. I researched the Star Herald at UMPI and also got some help from the Bangor DAily News library to substantiate his totals. I will come down and see the article. I just had another 1000 point scorer approved by PIHS as well. His name is Ralph Day who graduated in 1955. He scored 1023 points and still holds the single game scoring record (46) for a PIHS player. His name will be added to the wall as soon as the plaque is painted. Kathy Ranney holds the womens highest point total for one game when she scored 57 versus Limestone in Feb of 1961. Remember Limestone was a large school back then.JRCPI04-14-2007
JRC... I was researchin' in the microfilm archives of the Star-Herald yesterday and came across a very interesting 1966 article about Barney Smith....."Barney Smith Called One Of The Best All-Time Presque Isle Basketball Greats". Also claimed that he scored 1,084 points in his 3 years on the varsity. Good article. Perhaps you have discovered it. If not, I have a copy waiting for you at the office. Open this morning............DGPI04-14-2007
I can call Easton in the AM if I need too? :p I'm hoping to get to see BC and Arch as well? Connie and I will try also? KBS and the Snar are a for sure.Rebecca04-14-2007
Tenlee, I'm in Maine last week of July and 1st week in August. I'm going to try and see as many folk as I can as I can not get them to come see me - NUDGE DD?? Mona will need to get the whoopie pies ready pleaseRebecca Lunney Guernsey04-14-2007
Rebecca........right back at ya! When will you be in P.I.? I leave for home (an island off the coast of Maine) on Tuesday, but I will be back in July, and if I know when you'll be here, I may make a special trip! And I'll bring the "buttermilk" LOL ;-)Tenlee04-13-2007
Ok, so I get the new system. The webmaster screens entries that are not signed by the actual member/nomember. Right? That's cool.guest 404-13-2007
sEllen, My home is in Mars Hill, as a young child,teenager and now older :rolleyes: The sidewalks rollup at 6:00 pm. It's great! I live where the city never sleeps and murder is abound! Tenlee - I can't wait to meet you this summer. Summer has sprung and the lawn is greening. JH thanks for the sharing.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-13-2007
Tenlee, I agree with you 100%. How unfortunate it is that this site has lost almost all of its charm because of probably just a few people. Will this pass the X factor?guest04-13-2007
You can all vote an X for this entry and so be it. But, I find it sad that a "guestbook" has been used in the ways that it has been. I agree that the Discussion Forum is fine to agree/disagree with opinions etc., but if this is called a "guestbook", should it be so controversial? And as for the X's and +'s.......I think it is a terrible system. It seems to be more of a "favoritism/friend" thing for the writer, than anything. However many people chose to X my entry that I disagreed or didn't find an entry funny......do any of them actually know me? And I wonder what happened to people respecting other people and their opinions? I just don't believe in stepping on people's toes, or calling people names that may offend them, or making fun of it after the fact. Oh well, I just had to add a couple of "my cents" worth.....and have to say this "guestbook" has disappointed me as of late. I'd be embarrassed to recommend it to friends of mine from other areas. My opinion or definition of a "guestbook" is to sign in, make mention of the subject.. crown of Maine... i.e. Presque Isle, Maine.......and move on. Not ruffle people's feathers, and try to stir up hatefulness. etc.TenleeWestport Islane, ME04-13-2007
JH, saw an article in the New York Times yesterday (?) about cars lining up to wait for the ferry that crosses Puget Sound. It seems that some of the visitors to the area have a rude habit of cutting in line; it is enough of an issue that the legislature is considering making such actions illegal. Have you ever had that experience? When our bus tour crossed over to Victoria Island, Canada, last fall the bus driver said that she could only get into the line as directed by the guides; evidently they've had a problem with line jumping at that ferry crossing too. Aren't we all just so.o.o civil to one another! :-(daisymid atlantic04-13-2007
SEllen are you related to P Burtt, similarity noted here :confused:Calvin04-13-2007
FROM THE FRONT OF OUR "DOORYARD" todayJH04-13-2007
I am sorry if I hurt someone's civic pride with my remark about the traffic in Caribou. When I was there last summer there did seem to be more traffic in some locations. I do recall going to the movies on a winter evening several years ago when my neice and I got a private showing of a John Travolta film. About half way through the feature, the manager turned off the heat in disgust and we had to sit on our feet to get through to the final credits. Oops! I bet I made someome mad again.'sEllenFlorida04-13-2007
Hi, At the start of my day, I have made a habit of checking the Presque Isle web cam. No particular reason, just like to see what the weather is like up by the border. My wife and I visited the town in November of 1983. We slept overnight in the parking lot of the Catholic Church, huddled in a borrowed camper. Someone had offered to watch our six children, so off we went. Since then we have travelled quite a bit,but retain a fond memory of Presque Isle. Regards, Bill DaceyBillWinthrop, MA04-13-2007
a co worker heard me menton root vegetables and said they had a root cellar when she was a kid and I wasn't sure what it was.. most homes out this way don't even have cellars anymore thanks Arch.. and P Burtt you need a good ruler taken to you from the master her self Edith! stirring up the dust again, you'd be great on a camping trip !GwenSeattle04-13-2007
About todays question............Wish I had one!KimBlaine04-13-2007
IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS: IMUS WHO?LLOYDOHIO04-13-2007
Gwen Root cellars are nature’s way of storing fruits and vegetables. And they can be excellent storage areas for other things as well. A hundred years ago root cellars were one of the few ways they had of keeping things cool. People not only put potatoes and carrots in their root cellars, but their preserved meat, milk and cream, fruits and vegetables - literally anything they needed to keep cool. Even though root cellars didn’t get nearly as cold as a refrigerator during summer months, root cellars generally were and are 30 to 40 degrees F cooler than daytime summer temperatures. It can be a small cellar dug for storage or a dark dry corner of a normal cellar. The root veggies are buried in dirt.Arch04-13-2007
what is a root cellar? :confused:Gwen04-13-2007
yes p burtt, many people have told me I have a great sense of humor. And I don't use it at other people's expenses. Thanks for asking.tenlee04-13-2007
"Anyone else people"? Gees,... a retort ruined. Dang. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-13-2007
Yes, TENLEE... but the question is: does anyone else people believe it? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-13-2007
Imus is gone. Now if P. Burtt would go away and give us back this site.Mona04-13-2007
I believe I for one have a GREAT sense of humor. However, I don't find that entry funny.tenlee04-13-2007
Ho Ho's? You whacked Ho Ho's? Why, they're just a delicious dessert treat. Cake and cream wrapped in a yummy brown roll. Not a lot different than a Whoopie Pie. They're not even from Rutgers. I see that a sense of humor has found a peaceful place to Rest In Peace here on the COM. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-13-2007
A RESOPNSE TO 19518.....I AGREE TO A MR IMUS SHOULD NOT HAVE SAID WHAT HE SAID. HAVING SAID THAT DO YOU REALLY WANT JESSE JACKSON AND AND AL SHARPTON TO AMKE THAT DECISION FOR US? I FOR ONE DO NOT. THANKSsandeelocal04-13-2007
I brought these to work with me today and I was fired.... twice These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-13-2007
Daisy, I spent a couple of hours at the Mall Wednesday some of the outfits on the kids now a days sure leaves little to the imagination but some of the boys have so many clothes on as compared to the girls,, one outfit was great.. a little tiny cute girl about 14 had on hardly any thing but on her feet large oversized winter mukluks with fur all around the top and hanging tassels of fur I was really impressed ..(lol) I suppose we had our fads in our day too didn't we! :DJH again!Tacoma04-13-2007
Sent to me from My favorite cousin In Limestone Maine! on MAY 6th 2 Am the time will be 02 03 04 05/06/07 the snow looks pretty in Maine today.. take heart this is just a blessing to make all your gardens and crops grow soon you will be mowing grass as much as we are here in Washington.. :-)JH04-13-2007
Can anyone on the site recall when the ban on girls (that's what female students were called back then) wearing slacks in school was lifted? I was in the class of 1961 and all the girls wore slacks underneath their skits for the walk to school; upon arrival the slacks had to be removed and placed in their lockers. It sure seems like a century ago, when one looks at how today's girls dress.daisymid atlantic04-13-2007
OB you know my answer to the snow . keep it all,but if you wanti will try and send a little sunshine your way. i see they are getting it again in the county[snow].dtphx az04-13-2007
DT: Supposed to snow this evening here in MO. Want us to send you some?OBMO04-13-2007
That overcast sure is piling up out there...how come it never says snow...Suerae04-13-2007
Just my opinion but Imus got what Imus deserved. He only has himself to blame and it is something that should have happened alot sooner. He has degraded people and called people fat pigs for too many years. What goes around, comes around. :DCarmaHollis04-13-2007
Anyone know Sgt.Michael MacArthur from P. Isle? His picture taken with several others in a medical team in an operating rm. at the 399th Combat Support Hospital in Tikrit, Iraq, is on the front page of today's Portland Press Herald. Local columnist Bill Nemitz and photographer Shawn Ouellette are in Iraq doing a superb job of reporting in several areas. They are finding Maine people to include in their coverage. Am sure you can find the above info on the Press Heral web site. Rob...you must be anxious to get away from this weather! I'll be home on Sat., waiting for the next whopper later in the weekend...you may be around longer than you want to be! L'tantJuliaYarmouth04-13-2007
Thank You MemberTony B.04-13-2007
Of course people still live in Caribou, lots of good people. I'd take Caribou, ME anyday over Florida!member04-13-2007
Pam : Restaurant in Lincoln was the Bon Ton which closed in the 70's . Julia : May stop by on Sat. on my way back to Florida .Rob BullLee , Maine04-13-2007
Gees... we're having a lively discussion on the Discussion Pages about the Don Imus firing. POOF... Don Imus gone from the TV and air waves for saying something that Santa says at least three times every Christmas (in case you haven't heard, Imus was fired from even his radio show). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-13-2007
#19510 :-(Tony B.04-12-2007
JRC, That picture reminded me of what I saw recently at the basketball hall of fame in Springfield. It was a pair of Converse All-Stars that were worn by Bob Lanier. They were so long that you or I could have worn them to water ski!!!RonMass.04-12-2007
A big first! I saw a car actually driving on the road at the Caribou website. Someone does still live there! I thought the parked cars by the post office were just props.EllenFlorida04-12-2007
KBB mom and are I also ready to be snowed in. Got lots of buttermilk **wink** and of course snacks and goodies to eat. Thanks for the picture, you are so pretty!tenlee04-12-2007
Mona, As a matter of fact, we ARE getting the snow again. The weathermen are hollering for blizzard conditions tomorrow, so if I was inclined to make a doughnut and buttermilk run, I suppose now would be a good time. Thanks, DG, for posting that fun picture of your grandkids. It looks as if I will be able to build my own buddy here soon. And a fort. And a tunnel... Just up the road a smidge, predictions are running at 24 inches. But when you're living at 6,000+ feet, this is what an occasional spring day can look like. Serves me right for saying we wanted to see what snow looks like. ;-)KBB04-12-2007
Julia re 19493, the sun had just come up behind me when I took his picture, the river is pretty much open where I live 2 miles east of P. Isle up to about Lanes but that because of the McCain's pipeline putting hot water into the river, makes for a good place for early in coming birds to feed, but elsewhere is still iced over wall to wall, I'll let you all know as soon as it breaks up....Paul CyrP. Isle04-12-2007
Pam, You were right in thinking that someone on COM would come up with the name. I thought it began with a B also but could only come up with Broadway and I knew it wasn't that. It was definitely The Brountas that we went to. And, the diner in Lincoln - I wonder if it is still there.JCPI04-12-2007
The diner in Lincoln was the Rose Bowl. :cool:KBSPI04-12-2007
JRC, I don't think I remember Cobbs Lodge, but I do remember also stopping at a diner in Lincoln back in those days. We were brave to stop in Lincoln, huh? Oh well, the food was good there, and don't even ask me if I remember the name of that place.... :-)PamNashville, TN04-12-2007
PIHS athletic equipment from 1963-64 seasons.JRCPI04-12-2007
Imagine my surprise (Pleasant) to find an Island Falls webcam this morning on Crown of Maine. I hope it stays - that way, I could check the weather before I head to camp! :D GREAT ADDITION !!!FLYROD04-12-2007
Mona, We used to go to the Pine Tree a lot. Always enjoyed it. Does anyone remember Cobb's Lodge later known as the Clarendon Inn.JRCPI04-12-2007
JRC, It was the brountas that I remembered eating at it to was just up the street from Feezes on the same side.Mona04-12-2007
Excuse me that should be PadarisJRC04-12-2007
I believe the restaurnat being referred to is the Pine Tree Restaurant in Bangor although the Brountas was close by. They were popular restaurants for the tournament fans in the 60's. I believe a gentleman named Pararis owned the Pine Tree Restaurant, he also had a son who played on the Bangor HS basketball team.JRCPI04-12-2007
Folks, we've temporarily added an "Island Falls" camera showing Pleasant Lake. We thought some of you might enjoy watching the ice go out over the next month or so. :-)WebmaseterPresque Isle, ME04-12-2007
Yes Mona, I believe that is correct. As soon as I saw Pine Tree, that rang a bell with me! Thanks. I knew it had to be in the record book somewhere.Pam04-12-2007
I called the Bangor Historical Society, she says it was The Pine Tree Resturant. That isn't ringing any bells with me.Mona04-12-2007
Pam, Does Brontus sound familiar?Mona04-12-2007
Paul...that fox has squinty eyes when sunglasses are really needed! Wonderful pictures. Has the ice broken up in the river?JuliaYarmouth04-12-2007
Sandie and Dick, neither sound like the place, Pilots Grill was out of town, ate there often, as Pam said this was just up the street from Freezes on main street, all up hill,Mona04-12-2007
Folks, one of your fellow COMmers is sponsoring a contest in the Discussion Forum called "School Memories". First Prize is a Tim Horton's Gift Certificate, Set of Potato Picker's Special Mugs (pictured) and a 1 year COM Membership. Runner-Up: Set of Potato Picker's Special Mugs, 1 year COM Membership Please note that in order to take part and post your entry, you must be a registered member in the Discussion Forum (free). If anyone has trouble registering, please contact me. Enjoy!WebmaseterPresque Isle, ME04-12-2007
Dick, Sandie - no, I don't think so. The name was more like Elm Hill, something like that; I'm off a bit, but this was right downtown not far from Freeze's and Porteous-Mitchell. I don't think there is any way I am going to remember. I can see it, but I can't remember the name.PamTN04-12-2007
Mona and Pam---would the restaurent in Bangor be either the old Pilots Grill or The Atlantic? We went there every time we were in Bangor.SandieMarlboro, Ma04-12-2007
Girls;;; That sounds like it might have been the brass rail. The other one was the Atlantic grill. Does either sounf familar.Dick DeLong04-12-2007
Pam,We used to eat lunch there also and I can't remember the name, seems like it started with B. Maybe it will come to me. Good food there.mona04-12-2007
also checking to see how it worksRobyn Pendexter HallMASS04-12-2007
Maybe I've asked this before..does anyone remember the name of the restaurant in Bangor (this would have been in the 60's). It was just up the street from Freeze's and we always ate there for lunch when shopping in Bangor. Seems like I remember when you walked there from Freeze's it was uphill a bit.PamNashville, TN04-12-2007
Just checking to see if sign in works.SherryPI04-12-2007
Close to planting days. It's almost time to ho a nappy row. Favorite Breakfast is "new" potatoes and beer. :-)Bobby C,04-12-2007
That was easy.S.BlanchardNC04-12-2007
Just a testS.BlanchardNC04-12-2007
Just checking the new sign-in.JRCPI04-12-2007
Suuuurrrre Bart! Made me cut my call short tonight with your sister! Arch that was funny! and Webmaster, your doing a marvelous job for all of us to enjoyRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK04-12-2007
JH Yes I tried everything that I could think of. This time it worked as it was supposed to. Go figure!!! Blame it on the @#$%$#$%@^%$ computer :-( :confused:Arch04-12-2007
Jeff, thanks for trying to keep the site clean. With spammers being so obnoxiously persistent, it must be rather difficult. -Have met only a few "Aroostookites" while not in Maine, but it was always such a pleasant surprise. People around us probably thought we were nuts, being so excited about being from "nowhere." Ha! If they only knew.Waldo LVassalboro, ME04-12-2007
wanted to try the new sign in, on the guestbook.cherylfl04-12-2007
Arch did you ask it to remember your password ?jh04-11-2007
Looks like the same sign in.guest04-11-2007
Jeff It has reverted back to sign in as member and then the password screen and then guest book so I guess it is just gonna work the way it wants too! :-(Arch04-11-2007
Guess I better try checking in also. Hope it works. Snowstorm due tonight, up to 6 inches or more and just heard we have another bigger one due over the week-end. Dang. I was beginning to think spring might have snuck in the back door!!!MarilynColchester, Vt04-11-2007
Jeff That is better, it worked that way when I first tried it and the reverted back to click on member, click on OK and the click again. It did that with both browsers several times each so I figured that was gonna be it. One click rules :DArch04-11-2007
Becky, I always call her from the bar. I call early in the evening just in case. ;-)KBS04-11-2007
Kim, I'll phone you, I think Michelle is who we both think she is. Bart, does Snar know you were in a bar?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-11-2007
Todays question!! :D Many times in my travels I met people from home some in Fla some in Ohio, but I was in a restaurant in Batavia, NY a couple of years ago and talking to a person at the bar. He ask me where I was from and I said that He probably never heard of Presque Isle Maine. He said nope never heard of it, but I grew up in Portage, Maine. :-) :eek:KBShere and there04-11-2007
Arch, try again...should be simpler the second time....?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-11-2007
Just checking in to make sure I'm still welcome. LOL :DMaraveneSarasota04-11-2007
New check in is a pain in the drain, 3 clicks as versus 1 before. :-)Arch04-11-2007
Sorry........ Hello Becky! Won't be long and you will be home!Kim04-11-2007
Michelle, Was wondering....what year did you graduate?Kim (Smith) DelanoRobinson Mills!04-11-2007
Checking in! Hi :D Paul I loved your pic's today, as I always do. I'm becoming a hit around the office, they all enjoy them too. DD I've been a busy bee, but after Monday, I'll chat.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK04-11-2007
KBB, Your entry in the discussion room was very nice. How are you? Any more snow out your way? Now our weather man is saying we may have another n'oreasterthis weekend, ugh.Mona04-11-2007
Well, guess I'll check in the new sign in too! lol :pTenlee04-11-2007
Here comes Florida right behind Cal. checking out the new sign in.Dick DeLongFlorida04-11-2007
Hi - just checking out the new sign in! :-)connie c.CA04-11-2007
Folks, due to the recent wave of spam posts we've implemented some new security measures on the Guestbook. We've tried to make them as transparent as possible. Because of this, however, some of you may have to go through a couple extra steps when posting here. For that we apologize. Conversely, some of you may actually find it easier to post then before (no security code required). This is still in a testing phase and we would appreciate it if you report any problems you notice. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-11-2007
Re the question of the day. I ran into an old classmate of mine while doing a Civil War re-enactment in Virginia several years ago. Believe it or not, but we both wore the gray.S.BlanchardNC04-11-2007
Hi Chip, I remember you. Your mom was my 7th grade English teacher and I taught with her at CMS for many years. She was an excellent teacher with good discipline. We need more like her today.RonMass04-11-2007
I loved looking at your pictures. I'm a former resident of Fort Fairfield and spent most of my childhood growing up in Robinson, Blaine and Mars Hill. My aunt lives in Blaine. I love everything about Northern Maine. :-)Michelle ClarkLexington, NC04-11-2007
Thanks to everyone for voting off those entries until I could delete them. I've attempted to block this person(s) from posting. Doing so can be very difficult though, so we'll see if it works or not. To answer a previous question, no, it's not really practical to block posters by email. They usually are bogus and change quite often.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-11-2007
Adam S. lives on an island in the Baltic Sea..I think he's spamming for a girl-friend..hardly worth the attention of the authorities..He IS persistant. Send a him a picture of Edith ..maybe he'll go away.Bobby C.04-11-2007
Webmaster.....I wonder if there might be a way to contact the Gotland,Sweden authorities re: this Adam person. He sounds dangerous to me !!concerned memberP.Isle04-11-2007
Hi Paul and Lois, just to let you know our cousin Elva Jean's daughter Catherine Small was One of the students from Chapel Hill high school senior class that was on the ship that sunk of the greek coast. There is a lot about it on yahoo, and a photo of her with three other girls in the photo gallery # 56 if you can get there, she's home and fine, but what a horrible experience for them.MonaEaston04-11-2007
I was lucky enough to meet Don Findler in person. He came to our school in Oakland, Me. a few years ago and talked to a class about his mountain experience. He still had the jacket he wore that time. The kids were really excited about seeing such an "Old fashioned coat". He's such a gracious man. Oh joy! More snow on the way. It sounds like it's going to be quite a mess on Friday with freezing rain, etc. We'll be glad when it's warm enough for blackflies and mosquitoes. Ha!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.04-11-2007
The webmaster will have to answer that one.Arch04-11-2007
Is there anyway to block one email address from the site? ie this Sodjen character.S.BlanchardNC04-11-2007
Hi Chip, Your Mom was my 4th grade teacher at Gouldville. She was an excellent teacher and a very nice lady.Dan EArlington, MA04-10-2007
Ron in Mass Autice was my mom. She did teach at CMS after i got out of there! Not want Mom as a teacher. BADDDDDDDDDDD. She taught for 30 some years in SAD 1. She passed away on 1.1.06 after 92 years of living.C hansonCalif04-10-2007
C Hansen, Any relation to Audis Hansen of CMS?RonMass.04-10-2007
I would also recomand Kevin Tompkins Plumbing and Heating in Presque Isle On Houlton Rd.MainerMaine04-10-2007
The Don Fendler story has some ties to PI. I believe Dick Holmes, Chris's Dad was on the rescue team as well as "Red" Delano (Roxie's Dad) the former Quoggy Joe park ranger. Dont have the book anymore so have to rely on old memory which is becoming more unreliable. ;-)C HansonEx County Boy and Proud of it04-10-2007
Mona, I believe Donn Fendler lives in Tennessee and visits Maine each summer.Dan EArlington, MA04-10-2007
Marilyn, go to google, lost on a mountain and there are several sites Re: Don Fendler, he lectures through out maine, he is 78 years old, don't know if he still lives in Maine, I thought he didn't but didin't find that out.Mona04-10-2007
I read Lost On A mountain In Maine when I was quite young. That boy was very lucky to survive such a ordeal. I told my grandson he should read it for a book report. I have wondered many times what happened to the boy when he grew up and if he is still in Maine. Does anyone know?MarilynColchester,Vt04-10-2007
Connie, I had a copy of Don Findler and Gave it to my grandson a couple of years ago. Jim, I didn't see Inside edition last night, i would have passed out to see my niece ans great niece, Marj must have been beside herself, glad I didn't know Catherine was on that ship, I did know they were from North caroline, Thank God she's safe.Mona04-10-2007
Connie, I had a copy of Don Findler and Gave it to my grandson a couple of years ago. Jim, I didn't see Inside edition last night, i would have passed out to see my niece ans great niece, Marj must have been beside herself, glad I didn't know Catherine was on that ship, I did know they were from North caroline, Thank God she's safe.Mona04-10-2007
Connie, "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" is one of my all time favorites. He was a brave kid. I have been lost in the Maine woods and it if a sickening feeling. I'm not sure that I could have kept my wits about me like Donn Fendler did. Every junior high and high school kid should read it.....RonMass.04-10-2007
Connie, I had a copy of Don Findler and Gave it to my grandson a couple of years ago. Jim, I didn't see Inside edition last night, i would have passed out to see my niece ans great niece, Marj must have been beside herself, glad I didn't know Catherine was on that ship, I did know they were from North caroline, Thank God she's safe.Mona04-10-2007
Has anyone read Lost On A Mountain In Maine? The author is Donn Fendler It's about his ordeal as a 12 year old boy getting lost on Mt. Katahdin for two weeks. Very good story. It's just a small paperback. I bought it locally in one of the bookstores in P.I. about 8 years ago.connie c.CA04-10-2007
Mona I am on my way to the golf course but wanted to let you know that Catherine Small (niece) is home safely in Chapel Hill, N.C. She was one of the 1600 passengers on the Greek cruise ship Sea Diamond which sank in the Agean sea on Thursday. She and her Mom were on Inside Edition Monday evening to discuss her escape from the ship and the general ordeal. Her Mom called me this morning to inform me of Catherine's unexpected conclusion to an otherwise educational experience. I'll call you this evening.JimFolsom, CA04-10-2007
Ellen, I to ejoyed "nine mile bridge and Pine Potatoes and People" Probably some on here are much to young to remember either of them. I have a very interesting book called " Mainstays of Maine" written by Robert P> Tristram Coffin, a lot of history and recipes from the state, it was published in 1945. by The Macmillan Company. we have a lot of good Maine authors.Mona04-10-2007
As far as Maine authors are concerned, I would recommend "Nine Mile Bridge" and "Pine, Potatoes, and People." Both are available in the P.I Library, I think. The author was Helen Hamlin and "NMB" was a very good seller, even out of Maine. She was an Aroostook woman who wrote about the woods, Aroostook, and its people.EllenFlorida04-10-2007
RE: New to County FF - I highly recommend Clair's Electric in Presque Isle. phone # 764-0896connie c.CA04-10-2007
Linda Maynard, are you related to any of the Maynard's from Washburn?cherylfl04-10-2007
P Burtt. I don't get it "again"..He didn't say anything "bad" about them NHH girls. In fact he said they wuz good ball players. P.S. I ain't a member of the discussion group but you can post this for me if you want to.Bobby C.04-10-2007
tenlee, I could not agree with you more about your points, especially the QUALITY OF LIFE ... I cannot wait to make it back to Maine. The point I was trying to make with that entry is that the folks who join and support the COM do not necessarily have riches, just the desire to support the web site. Sorry if I put my foot in my mouth again ;-)daisymid atlantic04-10-2007
Should anyone care to express their opinion, I've posted a discussion topic on Don Imus's "nappy-headed ho's" comment on the Discussion Forum. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-10-2007
Oops typo. where I made less money, with less benefits, it cost LESS to live. My mistake......tenlee04-10-2007
As for there not being a lot of high paying jobs with loads of benefits in Maine.... I have to remind one, that everything is relative. To receive a "lower income" in parts of Maine, with "lower benefits", is usually part of a "lower cost of living" to go with it. I have lived all over the state of Maine, and have had all types of incomes and benefits, but always find that where I make more money, my cost of living is more. Where I make less money, it costs more to live. So, in my opinion, "quality of life" is what is most important. Just my 3 cents.TenleeWestport Island, ME04-10-2007
Most people that I know personally who live in Maine are on "fixed incomes," as there are not a lot of high paying jobs with loads of benefits.daisymid atlantic04-09-2007
Another good plumber is Kevin Tompkins. His busines is located in Presque Isle. Thompkins Plumbing and Heatingbootfoot04-09-2007
New-comer in FF......One name in the electrician-plumber field is Mike Turner who resides in P.Isle. He is a one-man wonder working under the name Turner Heating & Electrical. Hope this helps.memberP.Isle04-09-2007
Not only am I bad at math my spelling isn't so good either, sorry.Mona04-09-2007
KBS,Soryy about the math, I think I need some buttermilk. It's still a bargain even if it were 36 cents. I never was good at math.Mona04-09-2007
I agree with my mom, but nobody said she was good in math! LOL Maybe a little more than two cents a day?Tenlee04-09-2007
Mona, I agree it is a great deal, but 36 cents a day is more than ten bucks a year.KBSPI04-09-2007
G uest 19415,There are a few of us on here that are on fixed incomes, but there is an expense to keeping this sight going for our enjoyment, so for a mere 36 cents a day its worth it for most of us. A lot of good things on here.Mona04-09-2007
Does anyone remember a great snow storm in May during the 1930s? It covered the potato fields and much of the crop rotted in the fields.Laura StricklandASlabama04-09-2007
I have read authors from Aroostook such as Janet Allen's Best Little Wingman, Dr Graves Forgotten Times and others.KBSPI04-09-2007
I tried to click on the news portion and it won't come up. I also clicked on the pictures to make it larger like I always do and it wouldn't come up either, is everything going to be restricted unless you belong to the club , I don't know what else to call it. we like to see things about Maine where some of us are from but some of us can't afford ten dollars or whatever. When you are on a fixed income and take medicine, oh well. :confused:guest04-09-2007
Hi everyone OOPS, that was suppose to be God Bless Everyone........I just noticed it.. 63 and cloudy here today. :DSarahMandeville, La.04-09-2007
thank you for your help..does anyone have any particulat names of any plummbers or electricians? If I do call a big company I was hoping to request a specific person based on anyone's experience that would be willing to helpNew to countyFF04-09-2007
I can't believe I forgot about Cathy Pelletier! I just love her writing -- it's like looking into my family tree...Norma J McPresque Isle04-09-2007
Whoops! That should be Flewelling!JuliaYarmouth04-09-2007
Two of my favorite Aroostook authors are Cathie Pelletier and Dorothy Boone Kidney. Cathie's,trilogy about Mattagash consisting of "The Funeral Makers", "Once Upon Time on the Banks", and "The Weight of Winter". Dorothy has written several books too, one of which is "Wilderness Journey". Lynn Flewlling's,(originally from P. Isle) books are on the shelves of most bookstores too. This is an interesting question!JuliaYarmouth04-09-2007
I'm not too sure what the Pet Shop Boys have to do with us, but it's nice to hear from someone in another country... The question of the day asks if we've read any author from Aroostook County - funny you should ask that, cuz just this past weekend I picked up Dena Winslow's book about the lynching of Jim Cullen. Dena was a class-mate of mine -- same graduating class of 1971 and it's good to see her name in print. Proud of you Dena! --Norma Jandreau McEnteeNorma J McPresque Isle04-09-2007
New to County...I use Nichols Electric in Caribou and Thompson Plumbing for my plumbing problems...hope that helps...Suerae04-09-2007
Hi My name is unbelivably Adam Sjoden What do women listen to Please Pet Shop Boys. Women listen to Please with Pet Shop Boys. Girls listen to that album that girls listen to. Sincerely Adam SjodenAdam SjodenSweden Gotland04-09-2007
Anybody out there? Let me hear from you.Linda MaynardVero Beach,Florida04-09-2007
Spring storm here at WeastportJ HardyWashington State04-09-2007
I'm fairly new to the area, and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good plummer and a good electrician. I see them in the phone book, but was hoping to go on someone's recommendation! Thank you for anyone you come up with!!new to CountyFF04-09-2007
Joe from Florida.... I have to fully agree about the IQ's of pit bulls and their owners being the same. Maine is about to pass what appears to be a "one- bite" law. For pit bulls and rottweilers, the law should forbid ownership, a "no-bite" law, if you will......period. Okay, I've said enough about dogs.DGPI04-09-2007
Marilyn, thanks, thats a hooded merganser...Paul CyrP. Isle04-08-2007
PaulCyr: I really enjoyed the two photos of the fox and can you tell me what kind of duck is taking off from the water? I look forward to your photos each day and you always amaze me with what you capture with your camera. Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter.MarilynColchester, Vt04-08-2007
Happy Easter to all. A cool one at that for us a mere 52 at 4:40 pm ct -- God Gless everyoneSarahMandeville, La04-08-2007
:mad: Pitbulls and their owners have about the same IQ's. Our area here in Florida is loaded with these dogs, at least once a week you see the owners of these dogs getting a free ride to the local county hotel with a cell overlooking the gulf until their hearings before a judge.JoeClearwater .... FL04-08-2007
God Bless all of you on this Blessed holiday.. as another commer said take care of one another.. Happy easter!Bob and Judy HardyTacoma04-08-2007
Here's a photo of 2 of my grandkids and their pals. Picture was taken 2 days ago. They live in a pit bull/rottweiler-free neighborhood. They play without fear of being attacked by an unprovoked wild dog, a.k.a. pit bull or rottweiler. Thank goodness the neighbors have the common sense not to harbor dogs which will suddenly attack children and perhaps rip their faces off.DGPI04-08-2007
I have no idea where that picture came from. I really think my comp is haunted!!Marian PerryHouston, Texas04-08-2007
Happy Easter from a very cool Houston, Texas. We have had rain all night, and this morning so far. Not complaining, though, because we will soon be too hot all the time until Christmas. I hope everyone reading this has a very good day. Take care of one another, and God Bless.Marian Perry:Houston, Texas04-08-2007
Have a GREAT one!Tenlee04-08-2007
Meta... The parking meters were installed in 1948. I hate to admit, but I have no idea when the city disinstalled them. Sometime after 1965, but don't know exactly when.DGPI04-07-2007
Hey Bobby, your photo of Main Street...oh yeah. Parking Meters yet. DG or anyone remember when they were removed? Would love to have one just for giggles!! Happy Easter to All..and to All a Good Night!MetaNorth Pole04-07-2007
JH Yes I think it was a Connecticut # BC The message was not offensive but there was word that I had never seen before so I Googled it, NASTY NASTY. I dont recommend anyone else to be curious. :eek:Arch04-07-2007
Bobby C. thanks for the picture.. did everyone the old Coles express truck coming down the street.. great picture.. :-)Judy H04-07-2007
What a great picture. I worked at that Shell station when Gil had it. The good old days!!OBMO04-07-2007
Re Zap I didn't get it Arch..what did it say? Corner of Church and Main 1954..Voscar.. from DG. Three gas stations within 300 ft...tell me we didn't burn sum gas. Some oil too.Bobby C.04-07-2007
Smile :-) Your on Candid Camera :pCarmaHollis04-07-2007
It is snowing here in North Central Texas this morning. No accumulation but there is snow in the air. It is forecasted to be in the 70s by Mon. afternoon. Last Tuesday it was 91 so go figure. Must be (Global Colding?) :rolleyes:Arch04-07-2007
Well, we had snow overnight! It is enough to outline the trees and cover the grass. The Easter Bunny may be hiding the eggs inside this year! April Surprise for a lot of us, Mona! ;-)daisymid atlantic04-07-2007
Wouldn't you think living in northern maine that we would have a white Christmas and a Green Easter? Happy Easter to you all.Mona04-07-2007
Judy, Re your pic... I clicked on that and heard Ricky saying, "You got some 'splaning to do."KBB04-06-2007
I did great on that pit bull test: I opened it up, looked at the pictures and said, "Yep. Those are dogs." Boy, nothing gets by me on a Friday. I was hoping to see some pics of you guys up there playing in the snow. It was stated that the snow was heavy so it should be wicked good for a rotund snowman...or a couple of snowballs down the neck. (in such a case, it is better to give than to receive...) Well, it would be nice if someone would post some pictures. We folks out here in Colorado would like to see what snow looks like... :DKBB04-06-2007
Paul I will take the upper 30's we had today to 104 any day, that would dome in, I can't stand that kind of temps, I really like mid 70's best.Mona04-06-2007
just cut the front lawn 4 times already this year.. but it's better than rainy days.. the snow looks petty back there and we can go play in the snow year around here but have to go up to Mt Rainer .. in our back yard.... sure is nice tho to see the warm weather it was a very long wet and windy winter here .. Hope everyone is blessed again this Good Friday :-)Judy H.Tacoma04-06-2007
dose making a snow pile count in your survy.you plowing snow blowing or shoveling?dtphx az04-06-2007
i know the snow will melt but it is going to be before you get real warm weather. right now it is 104 degrees and i have the air on to keep cool. lois just got back. i gave her a 100.00 and she bought a bunch of clothrs for her birthday on the 13th of april. coolpaul cwauchula fl04-06-2007
Thomas. I got a good laugh out of your tomato story. Guess it proves where there is a will there is a way to get things done.MarilynColchester,Vt04-06-2007
THE ITALIAN TOMATO GARDEN An old Italian man lived alone in the country. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it was very hard work as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty badly because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me. Love, Dad A few days later he received a letter from his son: Dear Dad, Don't dig up that garden. That's where I buried the bodies. Love, Vinnie At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son: Dear Dad, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do underthe circumstances. Love you, VinnieThomasPresque Isle04-06-2007
Happy Easter to all in the County and across the USA. Go to bed early Saturday so you won't hear me.Easter BunnySecret04-06-2007
Paul, Hopefully by next week the weather will be better in PA> and here as well, we got a foot of heavy wet snow yesterday and have had flurries all day but they are melting as they hit, temps aren't bad in the upper 30's.Mona04-06-2007
hi mona just one more week and we will be in pa and the snow and cold :-(paul cwauchula fl04-06-2007
I can't believe I passed the pitbull test! There are some pretty interesting breeds of dogs listed there. Our neighbor has a dog who were were sure was a pitbull, but it turned out it isn't. I for one feel that no matter how they are raised, that it's in their nature, and they can't be trusted. I feel so sorry for that poor man who was mauled. I carry mace with me on my daily walks as some people think that just because we live in the country, they can let their dogs run loose. If a dog comes at me viciously, he's gonna be a sorry soul....connie c.CA04-06-2007
DG - They're ALL very capable of that! I like dogs, but have been bit, nipped or "rushed" by many "Nice" dogs, because I either looked at them, moved towards them too quickly, moved towards their master too quickly, moved away from them too quickly, pet them when they were eating, jokingly "tussled" with their master.... so all you have to do is make sure that every youngster knows never to do any of these things by age 2 and everything should be OK! :confused: (Sorry - no discussion rooms available...)FLYROD04-06-2007
:-( I am a transplant from New Jersey, who resided in Maine for approximately 12 years and I feel like I'm homesick everytime I get a glimpse of something in Maine. If only the economy has improved and I can find permanent employment instead of seasonal work. Then I would truely find some way to move back to that beautiful state.Kenneth Smithmissouri04-06-2007
I, too, failed the pit bull test. Guess the only way one can tell is by the breed which has its teeth buried in some kid's face, arm or leg. Makes me shudder!DGPI04-06-2007
My dad told me about this site. I love that I can see whats going on up north. Most of my family is there, and I and my daughter don't get to visit as much as we would like to, but I always look forward to going up to the family camp on Echo Lake every summer and visiting my mothers family in Fort Fairfield. Hope the weather doesn't get as bad as it is down here! Keep up the good work, you are going a great service in keeping everyone connected. Jessica :pJessica FlanaganScarborough, Maine04-06-2007
Well -- I'm a 'dog person' and I failed the pitbull test -- I knew several of the breeds, but didn't correctly pick out the pitbull. But I, like some, truly believe its primarily the dog owners that are to blame. I heard too that the owners got another dog -- whether it's a pitbull or not, I don't know. My heart broke for Galen -- I can't imagine how scary that was for him. And yes, there is fairly new legislation being proposed. It's LD 1615 and you can download the text at maine.gov.Norma J McPresque Isle04-06-2007
Go here and take the "pit bull" test. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.htmlBobby C.04-06-2007
Daisy, According to the paper when this happened there were several charges against these people, but I'm assuming they havn't been to court on them. I hope someone has notified the State police to monitor this area.Mona04-06-2007
Re: 19358 Mona, The sad fact is that not everyone is motivated to be a 'good neighbor' or a 'responsible citizen,' until forced to by the legal system. It sounds as though the owners' of the dogs that attacked Galen fall into that catagory. Where any charges brought against them at the time of the incident? If these people do not have financial resources, then they are not going to worry about the consequences of a potential lawsuit, etc. There is a state lease law; it sounds as though it may be time for the neighbors to start making reports and supporting those reports with pictures or videos. All of the above is just my personal opinion, but I do share your frustration when such situations go unchecked.daisymid atlantic04-06-2007
Mona... Already heard about those dogs. It's amazing that some judge hasn't issued a temporary restraining order. Don't forget that our court systems are very liberal; many judges will go out of their way to extend protection to obvious criminals. Those judges, in my estimation, are part of the criminal element themselves. There's a "petition" being circulated right now which changes the laws about dangerous animals. It's not adequate because it doesn't ban certain breeds (like pitbulls and rottweilers) which do the vast majority of tearing off human limbs and marking up faces of children. I have this petition in my office and offer a copy to anyone.DGPI04-06-2007
Regarding #19350: Building was located on corner of State and Mechanic. I spent many hours babysitting in the apartments over the Corner Variety Store. If you go straight, you would end at the gate for the Air Force Base. I see the Weinberg's sign in the picture. My Aunt Ada worked there for many years. We didn't get as much snow as you in P.I. Only got a few inches and as soon as the sun comes out, it will be gone. Course they say it could be a few days before we see the sun... Sugar snow, goes quick!!MarilynColchester,Vt04-05-2007
Hi all, I was admiring the beautiful snow you got today :-) I look at the main street cam alot,good memories there in "The County" Take care all :-)Lona HendersonOceanside California04-05-2007
DG, This is for you and your going to see RED, I just got an e mail from our pastor on stateroad, a neighbor of Galen Smith called the pastor to Tell him the people that had the pitt bulls has another one and it has been seen running loose, I am shocked and upset over this, how can it be?MonaEaston04-05-2007
Carma,I don't know a lot of people here, but my neighbor was born here, and are you the Carma that knows Julie Roope? She is my niece.MonaEaston04-05-2007
Mona, That was just about what we got down here. And yes, it was very heavy indeed. I only shoveled enough to get the car in, the rest of it I figure Ill let mother nature melt. My great grandparents were from Easton. :-)CarmaHollis04-05-2007
Carma, I pushed afoot off my car and shove;ed just enough to get my car door open, that stuff was heavey!Monaeaston04-05-2007
Can anyone guess how much snow we got? ;-)Carma04-05-2007
Mother Nature is playing a mean April Fool's joke :pCarmaHollis04-05-2007
That's a picture of PI. If you turn left there you go out to Ashland, and straigt will take you out to the airport. Those buildings on the left are gone. I believe that there is a supermarket a little ways down the street. The building in the foreground is now a parking lot and has been for a long time. We used to live on Lake Street, which is just about 100 yards to the left of there. I believe they renamed it Water Street.S. BlanchardNC04-05-2007
S.Blanchard - re:Memorial Day parade 1958. I had to chuckle 'cause it made me picture the Andy Griffith show and how that could be Andy & Barney in the cop car. :-) Where exactly was that anyway? I would have been about 7-1/2 years old. Neat pix...connie c.CA04-05-2007
Memorial Day Parade 1958. Anyone remember this photo.S. BlanchardNC04-05-2007
dt, If I was going to settle anywhere else it would be Arizona, your weather is usually better than most places, I have a god friend who moved there, she's in Thatcher and a school mate is in Scotsdale. I don't want to leave an impression that I love this in April, I don't, But I've spent my life here almost 75 years so it's old hat. Enjoy the warm weather, ours will come.Mona04-05-2007
mona i agree there are worst things than snow,but i am out here where it is warm. i lived in the cold and snow 53 yrs that was plenty. i am just now thawing out. i guess tha is what 25 yrs of working in it will do to you. best of luck and enjoy. i will set back and enjoy a cool beer and sunshine.dtphx az04-05-2007
dt,There are a lot worse things than a bit of snow, I'll mind it more as I get older and then all I have to do is watch the news and see the devastation of a tornado, hurricane, brush fire etc, the county looks pretty good then and I really don't like very hot weather. It is very pretty out right now but it's time for spring anytime now.Mona04-05-2007
Meredith, we also got 12 inches of overnight "overcast." This stuff is just right for making snowmen, snowballs, snow-forts, etc. Somehow I don't think I'm going to be able to drag Judy outside for a snowball fight, though. That garden tractor / snowplow is earning its keep!Waldo LVassalboro, ME04-05-2007
OB i have been looking and just chuckleing. i sure do not miss that stuff at all. they can have it oh and the so call beauty of it.dtphx az04-05-2007
Happy Birthday Uva !!!!! Wish I was there to share a cup of hot chocolate and celebrate with you !!! What a view!!!!!!!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-05-2007
Carma, re 19329 I get more than enough praise from people receiving my pictures that don't have time to (or can't) see what we have here in the county, not really the gallery type either, appreciate your complements, thanks....the enclosed ice out pic was taken 4/14/05 of the river just 2 miles east of P. IslePaul CyrP. Isle04-05-2007
Please remember.. SOME of us.. LOVE MAINE and the SNOW that comes with it! Can some of you see the beauty in it at all?????Snow FLAKE04-05-2007
Bobby C. They sure know how to make a fella home sick, don't they!!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.04-05-2007
In just two weeks we've lost two of our coffee budies, Perley and now Al, Al was asweet man and a true genleman, he will be missed.MonaEaston04-05-2007
Man! This is great! This is the best! This is what makes it what it is! April 5th in heaven! Get the sleds out.Bobby C.04-05-2007
Looks like I missed it by 2200 miles :cool:Arch04-05-2007
DT: Look at the skycam and tell us how much you miss this.OBMO04-05-2007
Chear up there in the County this is what you call a GO FASTER :D :rolleyes:N CLARKS S FL04-05-2007
I remember Mr. Bouchard's youngest son, Paul. He and I were friends in school many years ago. He passed in 1992. My mother said that he was out jogging and had a heart attack. Paul was one of the most talented musicians I ever had the pleasure of knowing.S.Blanchard04-05-2007
Ah, the challenges of living in Maine! I can hardly wait to face them again! Come the Easter egg hunt on Sunday, my challenge is going to be explaining to my granddarlings "why?" they cannot set up the sprikler again, b/c last year that is what they did ... this Easter we are supposed to be in the 40s ... strange weather patterns, no matter what the 'cause.' ;-) Now this Gram has to go restocked the candy supply Gramp & I have been into! :Ddaisymid atlantic04-05-2007
I see that it's overcasting in PI right now. We've had about a foot of "overcast" in Poland thus far. Schools are out and lots of businesses opening up by 10 or so. I think it's snowman making snow. Gotta try it out. Have a great day, everyone. Love those eagle shots, Paul! My guess for the ice out is April 27. :-) MeredithMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.04-05-2007
Very sad to read this morning of the passing of Al Bouchard. Al was a classy gentleman.Dan EArlington, MA04-05-2007
Waldo, don't you remember April in Maine?! This is what you moved back "home" to experience, right? Had a nice visit with Peggy yesterday, Ralph W, and Cecile B. from our class also dropped by. It is wonderful to be back with "old" friends and family.MetaPI04-05-2007
Well, whatever happened to that nice Spring weather we were having? Since about 4PM we've received a solid four inches of snow, and NWS has promised that much more before daybreak. --And then it's supposed to continue sporadically through Thursday. -Sure glad I didn't take the snowplow off the garden tractor! A lot of the rest of you are probably getting the same mistreatment, I suppose.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME04-05-2007
Paul Cyr- I cannot praise you enough for the wonderful photographs that you take and share with everyone. Has anyone ever approached you to have a gallery showing of them up to U.M.P.I.? If not, I highly recommend it. Your work goes way beyond what you take credit for. The Abacus Gallery in Freeport buys and sells photos like yours. You should really show more of your wonderful work. :-)CarmaHollis04-04-2007
Julia re 19323 there are several nest in the area I keep tabs on, the state biologist in Ashland has told me they keep track of 36 nest in their northern region, I think the number could be much higher, the enclosed pic was taken this a.m. of a shift change at a local nest, they've been sitting on an egg for about a week now...ice usually goes out the middle of April on the Aroostook river...Paul CyrP. Isle04-04-2007
Your very welcome.. I enjoy picture taking,, so. camera is with me at all times.. (Most the time...)SO..one day on way home from Bangor doctor appointment with husband.. there he was in stream.. so course.. made him stop so I could get out and get a shot! ha ha ha... There are a few others I will post sometime.. of the area... as soon as I figure out where they are on this computer!! Shields.. I have met Cory,Jordan's parents...Pam I think,,and her sister, ? Burgeon who is a State Police Officer..I've only been here since '96..Husband works with Daigle Oil Company here..RuthIsland Falls04-04-2007
Ruth, it was nice to see that moose in the pond. My grandparents lived in Oakfield and my grandfather spent time in the hospital there back in the 60's. I took my mother there back in September for her birthday. She has since passed away. I don't know if you knew them or know of them or not but they were Shields; Harold and Susie. My mother's name was Arlene. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.S.BlanchardNC04-04-2007
There was a little confusion on our fishing technique this weekend... :confused:FLYROD04-04-2007
Ice out May 7th!!! :cool:Sally Jo04-04-2007
Thanks, Paul Cyr for the eagle pictures. I am keeping tabs via the Internet and watching the nesting (at least two eggs are being incubated) high in a pine tree in Hancock County. No babes yet. Am wondering if there's any site of a nest in the vicinity of the latest pictures. What's a prediction of when the ice will go out of the The River?JuliaYarmouth04-04-2007
Re:19315 Just curious....what is FSSG..I don't get it.southern guest04-04-2007
Thunderstorm here this a.m.; it follows two days of 80 degree temps. We are supposed to drop into the 20s for the next couple of nights. Guess that means the houseplants have to come back inside for a bit longer. Mother Nature - she sure likes tweaking our noses! ;-)daisymid atlantic04-04-2007
Hi Brenda and Sandy E. glad to see other Hoosiers on this site. We lived in Maine for 3 years back in the 60's and I love Paul's pictures and the webcam. I take a trip back to Caribou everyday. :-)JudyIndiana04-04-2007
A moose in stream on my road end of last summer.. thought I would share.. since I didn't find the DEER picture I took yet!RuthIsland Falls04-03-2007
HI Sandy E am glad that you enjoy Maine. I am also a person from Maine. I grew up in the Mars Hill/ Blaine area and lived in Presque Isle for many years. Now I have moved to Indiana to be nearer my daughter and her family here. Plus the weather is much much better but still have Maine in my heart. I totally enjoy this web site love looking at all the pics that are here and even get Pics from Paul which is great. Takes the homesickness away .brenda04-03-2007
What an awesome website! Our mother was from Maine and each year we come back to see more of Maine. This year we are going into the Bangor/Presque Isle area (my dad worked at Presque Isle at one point) :-)Sandy EBatesville, IN04-03-2007
Had a lot of this when I was a tadpole CHOKECHERRY JELLY 3 c. juice (from 3 1/2 lbs. of ripe chokecherries) 6 1/2 c. sugar 3 c. water 1 bottle Certo fruit pectin Preparing Juice: Stem about 3 1/2 pounds of fully ripe cherries. Add 3 cups water and bring to boil then simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Place in jelly bag and squeeze out juice. Measure 3 cups into a very large saucepan. Add sugar, mix well. Place over high heat. Then bring to boil, stirring constantly. At once stir in Certo. Then bring to a full rolling boil and boil vigorously for one minute. Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon. Pour quickly into glasses. Cover at once with hot paraffin wax.Arch04-03-2007
That sure brings back the memories. Talk about tart, rhubarb is for sure. But that would not really go with the southener's main diet of FSSG, but we Mainers are tough, so we can handle it. Now, choke cherries, that's sumthin else. We had a little tree on our farm and I got brave one day and tried one, then I tried another one -- that was it.pac04-03-2007
Pac..I think DG has a good recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb pie stashed in his archives. I get mine store-bought..not as good..When I was a kid we kept a shaker of salt in our pocket in case we ran across somebody's Rhubarb patch..(or some good green apples).Bobby C04-03-2007
I've seen rhubarb in the grocery store here before but didn't get any. I saw some the other day, so I am going back to see what it really looks like. If it looks pretty good I am going to get some and make a cobbler with it (but I have a feeling it will not be as good as what we got on the farm in the county). Of course not.pac04-03-2007
Yup Ax Randy.. Enzymes are what's lacking in our soil..after fertilizing it to heck for years..I spray my lawn with unrefined cane suger solution cause I ain't got no clover to plow under..That's why the full moon thing works to..cause nekkid peeples just drip enzymes. After you gets the enzymes and the hormones back into the soil you can start fertilizing again Look it up. That's why those junior mints work.Bobby C.04-03-2007
Remind me not to ask for the candy dish when I visit Judy's house. Gees, Schilling looked good on Opening Day, eh? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-03-2007
Bobby, I bet you didn't know that stuff is really made from buffalo chips - found and collected on the mighty plains. It does work really well, but can not equal the results obtained from unrestricted moon dances. However, it may prove to be a passable alternative for those seeking a higher degree of comfort and modesty than the more earth loving method.....or for those with neighbors over the fence.KBB04-03-2007
This stuff is great and available in most garden sections..a little goes a long way. 2 drops per gallon of water. Also available in 55 gallon drums for the farm. Look it up.Bobby C.04-03-2007
Thanks PAC. I've been trying to think of a way to get back at the good doctor DG. How does that saying go? "Revenge is best served cold" -- so I'll wait awhile....Norma MPresque Isle04-03-2007
Cute picture, Norma!PAC04-03-2007
Ok, DG -- thanks again for the picture. Yes, that's me. And as you can tell I was feeling radical and anti-authority back then, and I didn't bother filling in the information form that lists all the wonderful things you did in high school. Now as an adult, I'm sorry that I didn't... My granddaughters will look at my yearbook some day and ask me what I did in school. But, I DID go to some great parties.....Norma MPresque Isle04-03-2007
Norma M. at City Hall... I promised you and the world a surprise this morning...Here it is. From 1971...............DGPI04-03-2007
DG, I have solved your seed problem. Walk across the parking lot to Wal Mart. Spend a dollar or two of that moldy money you have been socking away and voila.....seeds that will germinate. :rolleyes: I will take a couple of peppers from your garden when I come up this summer.RonMass.04-03-2007
FILL BERT....There are several of us COM'ERS on here who have the distinction of having the last name BULL , but to have it connected to a vile word like ....well , you know what you said [19292] , is grounds to having your message removed . Please be more sensitive in the future !! TSK.....TSK..... :p :D :p :DRob BullLee,Me.04-03-2007
KBB you made me laugh twice today! BC I liked your post and wanted to add to it, but thought it would be voted off and I can't handle the rejection :rolleyes:Rebecca04-03-2007
Re: 19295 Gee willigers, you're not supposed to know about that. That's a land worker's best kept secret. I just lost my edge... Judy, Junior Mints are my one confectionary weakness. Well. They, ah, were...KBB04-02-2007
Arch, re that previous entry regarding the travel site...it was spam and has been deleted. Almost all of those irrelevant entries containing a web address are spam designed to boost the spammer's google ranking and attract customers. I kill them as soon as I see them... I was going to respond to your web comment earlier but you forgot to include your email address.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-02-2007
DG I am not to be outdone in bad spelling,typing and grammer here..so I jest added a T to your version to make my spelling atrocity greater than yurs. :pBobby C.04-02-2007
JUdy H... I'll take a pickup load of "Junior Mints". Need it for my compost pile. When can I expect it? Norma M.....Just you wait until tomorrow when you check the postings on COM. Boyz o' boyz, will you be surprised!DGPI04-02-2007
COMers.... I reckon you can tell that BC and I went to the same school. If you can't tell, take a look at the ways we TRIED to spell "REBUTTAL"; we both murdered the word! Yup, I missed more than a few days....DGPI04-02-2007
I wonder if anyone even looked to see what they were blocking. I did and it was a link to a beautiful group of islands over in the Balkans. I for one will vote it back on. :confused:Arch04-02-2007
DG,,I am unprepared for a rebuttle .. However,personal hygeine IS important but of no effect if you don't also get nekked and plant at night during a full moon.Bobby C.04-02-2007
P Burtt if you ever get anyone else to start to believe you like myself and Daisy.. let me know I have a pasture full of Pigmy goats and their droppings look like junior mints and we could team up have Dg insert one seed in each dropping and let it germinate ... if you pay for the shipping i'll collect the droppings sans charge! ;-)Judy HSunny and cold Tacoma04-02-2007
PBurtt, You had me going there! ;-)daisy04-02-2007
The red pepper seed is especially fickle when it comes to "wet germination" (i.e. the paper towel process). The red pepper seed has a tri-amino cellulose layer that is particular resistant to non-enzymatic osmosis (which is what is occuring in the paper towel process), so it is usually non-responsive to simple wet germination. Bovine manure (or the manure of any cud-chewer) is, however, an excellent source of cellulose enzymes, so sprinkling a little cow dung in the wet paper towel will facilitate pepper seed growth... or, better yet, print out a copy of this posting, rip it into tiny shreds, and place it with the seed in the paper towel, because everything I just wrote is, ummmm, bull poopie. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt04-02-2007
Sarah, I am glad you got a chuckle out of it. Our d-i-l is also a survivor, so that may be the reason it came to mind. I wish you continued good health! ;-)daisy04-02-2007
KBB... I did, in fact, believe it was I who had to take a bath before placing the seeds in a proper environment. Well, at least I'm okay to go (clean) for a week or so. Now, Randy......so-called "seedless" watermelons have seeds. The hybrid dictates that the flesh of that fruit matures much quicker than the seeds. Ergo, when we search for seeds, we hardly notice them because they're immature, but there are seeds. I welcome a rebutal in the matter. C'mon, BC, enter your rebutal.DGPI04-02-2007
to: (19241) Daisy that was good comment about the moon. I found it very funny and I am a Breast Cancer survior with a good sence of humor. Paul takes beautiful Pics. Also others are sending is some pictures that are very good. :-)Sarah (Sally)Mandeville, La.04-02-2007
You guys missed the whole thing. #19164 was right - the success lies in the bath... The gardening sight I use said that a nice warm bath for 30 mins before placing the small seed in between sheets of tepid warm paper towels ... You probably mistakenly thought the bath was for the seeds.....:DKBB04-02-2007
Randy's entry explains what I was trying to say in #19157: Because of the need to produce fruit and produce for multiple handlings and long distance shipping, the various crops have 'been bred' to survive those events/purposes. Bobby C is right, this is a topic that could be discussed in depth ... of course, give me the choice btwn seeded or unseeded watermelon and I will take the first, due to taste. Personal choice plays into this and I try to get heirloom seeds, 'cause you can save the seeds from the crop without reverting to something else.daisy04-02-2007
DG unviable seed... "They" claim they want to control disease and quality..this is suspect to some..forces farmers to buy seed..puts the supply of good seed into the hands of a few. I am in in over my head here too.This subject requires a lot of study and more room than we have here to explain. The arguments can get heated on this subject.Bobby C.04-02-2007
DG--This from Wikipedia: Unlike animal hybrids, many plant hybrids may reproduce, though there still exist sterile hybrids. Sterility in a hybrid is often a result of chromosome number; if parents are of differing chromosome pair number, the offspring will have an odd number of chromosomes, leaving them unable to produce chromosmally ballanced gametes.[3] While this is a negative in a crop such as wheat, when growing a crop which produces no seeds would be pointless, it is an attractive attribute in some fruits. Bananas and seedless watermelon, for instance, are intentionally bred to be triploid, so that they will produce no seeds. Many hybrids are created by humans, but natural hybrids occur as well.Randy SmithPresque Isle04-02-2007
Lloyd... I'm a highly impatient person and perhaps didn't give them enough time. Betcha I gave up on 'em after five days. I have more and will replant them between very moist paper towels and give 'em 10 days. We'll see what happens. I'll keep in the dark, too. Randy....I thought all seeds were viable. Why or what would kill 'em at their point of production?DGPI04-02-2007
DG--re; 19277. Maybe the reason is that a lot of hybrids like red peppers do not have viable seeds? I think I am out of my league here.....need to ask around. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle04-02-2007
The pictures this morning where breath taking of the eagle Paul. I remember those geese taking over the fields by our barn on the Fort Rd - MH. It was so neat to hear them coming.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey04-02-2007
Re: today's question. I voted 'yes' with hesitation, 'cause the size of my little tomato, pepper, and herb patch is extremely downsized from the one my sons and I tended, when we lived in Naples, Maine. Despite the size, I just cannot keep my hands out of the dirt! What about RLG and JH? I hear tell that the crops in Alaska and Washington states grow extremely large due to length of light (RLG) and moisture (JH). Do the two of you keep gardens?daisy04-02-2007
DG, Just checked Johnny's Seed web site and located the pic. Here's a toll free number: 1(877)564-6697 They report excellent growing strength, even in northern climes. It might be worth it to call them.daisymid atlantic04-02-2007
DG, You had said you were going to try the paper towel trick with more seeds; did you? What were the results?daisy04-02-2007
DG, HOW LONG DID YOU LET THE SEEDS IN THE MOIST PAPER TOWEL? WERE THE SEEDS KEPT IN THE DARK? PEPPERS TAKE A LONGER TIME TO GERMINATE THAN TOMATOES. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE PEPPERS WERE FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY LIKE CALIFORNIA AND WERE TREATED WITH CHEMICALS. MY TOMATO SEEDS WILL GERMINATE IN 5 DAYS IF KEPT AT 70 DEGREES. I HAVE WAITED 10 DAYS FOR PEPPERS UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS. LLOYDLLOYD04-02-2007
Jack B... Yes, I knew that red peppers come from green peppers left to ripen on the vine another 20 days or so. But still don't know why the seeds from my grocery-store bought red pepper wouldn't germinate. Got some ideas? Randy.....I thought for sure you'd chime in on this red pepper thing. Where are you?DGPI04-02-2007
re 19255 no green turkeys in my neck of the woods yet, but the geese are back, so are robins, killdeer, redtail/ harrier hawks and many ducks, the sno-birds and ravens are gone...Paul CyrP. Isle04-02-2007
DG just plant the green pepper seeds,let the peppers stay on the vine longer you will get your red peppers.planting seeds from red peppers will not produce red peppers.source michigan bulb cpmpany.jackholden,me04-01-2007
He gets his sense of humor from me ;-) Here is a picture of the same squirrel Bobby, But I cant remember if it was before or after the Adivan.... :pCarma04-01-2007
Carma, what a sight that would be!! Your husband has some sense of humor!daisy04-01-2007
LOL You crack me up Bobby ...My husband tells me that if I keep getting that close there is someone that's going to come driving down the road and see some crazy lady with a squirrel attached to her face :DCarma04-01-2007
19266 Carma I Think Carma gave that squirrel some Ativan ur something so she could get that picture. I give my alligator that stuff all the time.. he loves everybody, but he don't like taking walks so I make him wear a diaper.Bobby C.04-01-2007
Yup I think he is a twit also ;-)Arch04-01-2007
Bobby C your a real wit.Guest04-01-2007
Yes that is 5 if she is a new one. BC and I alone are enough to keep them busy by ourselves. If BC moves to TX I hope he moves to higher ground than Houston because it is below sea level.Arch04-01-2007
Jeeze, Arch, you WILL BE holding your own COMers Gathering !! :p That's about five down there now, isn't it? Then if Bobby C moves in ... the natives won't have a chance!!daisy04-01-2007
All the wildlife are out today celebrating before the "nutty" weather gets here for the next 5 days! :eek:CarmaHollis04-01-2007
Hey Daisy Another one of us here in Tejas. About 55 mi from me!Arch04-01-2007
Next best thing to being there! Keep up all your hard work.ctltxCoppell Texas04-01-2007
mona at this time it is sunny and 90degrees.paul cflorida04-01-2007
Wait a minit! I jest noticed something. Re QOD How do you get to the County by train? I thought all the tracks were ripped out uv the ground and turned into bike trails. That sounds like it could be a great ride.Bobby C.04-01-2007
BC That would put a lot of us out of 'bidness' as these Texans say. :-)Arch04-01-2007
Gawd Arch.. don't kick that filter in..I won't survive.Bobby C.04-01-2007
Daisy That entry of mine that didnt make sense was posted before I had my first cup of coffee. I see we have had another post censored but it got voted back on. I guess I will regress to the old CB radio days and just kick in my BS filter.Arch04-01-2007
SPELL CHECK! Parsonsfield/Porter :-)CarmaHollis04-01-2007
:D Bobby...I indeed took this photo...even from my livingroom window mind ya ;-) I put down my paint brushes when digital photography came about and cant seem to put it down. I havent got quite the sophisticated camera as Paul has tho and not nearly as talented but it is fun. RE: Covered Bridges. This beautiful one in Parsonsfiled/Porter est. 1876 was restored in 1999.CarmaHollis04-01-2007
Hi Paul and Lois, How are things in Florida today? It is much nicer here today, upper 30's, yesterday was very cold because of the wind chill, I'm ready for warm weather and some golfing.Mona04-01-2007
Carma.. That turkey picture is very good. Go ahead and lie to us and tell us you took it. :D Paul will be green with envy.Bobby C.04-01-2007
hi mona and tenleepaul conleyflorida/pa04-01-2007
Gee Carma that would make me hungry too are they all Tom Turkeys how can you tell one from another? :DJHardy04-01-2007
If anyone is interested, in the Bangor Daily news is the picture and editorial of the 1987 flood in Maine.. I was in CARIBOU at the time and behind Sleepers it was mud slides and along that street Lyndon street I think we used to call it the Flat when I was a kid but the starch factory was down that way and a fish hatchery chunks of riverbank gone etc. anyway it is a good read for anyone.. there aren't too many covered bridges left in Maine that flood took one away.There is one in Litleton has anyone else been over it ? :-)Judy H. HardyPacific Northwest04-01-2007
April Fools! I'm thinking more of Thanksgiving day this morning! This is the 3rd time this week they have been eating seed under my birdfeeders.CarmaHollis04-01-2007
i have been on and off this site for a year and a half now. i have not seen anything bad. i do not agree with all but who am i to say. keep up the good info.dtphx az04-01-2007
Cripes! It's about sticking to the format and having fun! Remember Johnny Carson? The "No preaching here" sign? If you think free speech is about getting on a soapbox and spouting half baked crap ad nauseam fur your own personal exercise in mental master--ion go somewhere else like a discussion grope-fest. This is a guest book. Light stuff I'm sure..but it is a refreshing change and very fragile. Tongue in cheek stuff about politics and the sort is fun but some get way too serious about small stuff.. I post on here a lot .. sometimes too much. Getting a negative reaction goes with territory. Those votes are a form of free speech too.Bobby C.04-01-2007
Re: 19246 Amen (I hope that's not offensive to some). Thanks for the info, Webmaster. I knew I was missing some point.daisy04-01-2007
Mr. Webmaster I see #19192 is back. I and I'm sure a few others would like to know why it was censored off the board. A simple question asked of the Webmaster and Four people (out of how many) deemed there was something wrong. What gives these four people the right to delete an honest question that an individual asked? The "power" of censorship has been terribly abused. Freedom of speech has been abused and I feel ashamed . People from all over the Country read these posts. What do they think of this site? Mr. Webmaster I feel something neededs to be done on an individual's right to censor posts. That right should only rest with the Captain of the ship not the crew. The democratic way has NOT worked. I'll get off my soapbox now Thank You.Caribou04-01-2007
Daisy, that entry was referring to one a couple pages back about the Dean family. I've removed some of it due to the fact it doesn't seem appropriate to be discussing such a personal family matter on a public forum.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-01-2007
Re: Previous Entry: WHAT AM I MISSING IN READING THAT ENTRY ???? :confused: What is the writer referring to?daisy04-01-2007
Jeff The use of the word ignorant just pushed the wrong button.Arch04-01-2007
Re caribou post Oh what the heck.. I don't get it,but the post got more attention and can still be read. How can such a harmless little post get whacked like that..I mean if ya want to experience "stupid" go back and read some of my stuff. Re Paul Cyr's ever expanding abilities. Daisy,I think that IS a mammogram. I think Paul is messing with us an posted a Dolly Parton mammogram.Bobby C.04-01-2007
really nice ,I think I would like to live there. ;-)David SizemoreSilver Springs, fl04-01-2007
Not to change the subject, but I just rec'd Paul Cyr's pics-of-the-day. I was struck by how the upper portion of his pic of the moon's surface could be a look at the results of a mammogram ...daisymid atlantic04-01-2007
There doesn't seem to be a lot of agreement about the new method of members censoring other people's comments. What if there was another button members could click to see WHO was casting votes whether they're positive or negative. People would give it more thought before they vetoed someone else's comment if they knew their name would be attached to it. I also don't think that anyone should be able to vote in favor of their own comment.Guest04-01-2007
Arch, Re #19192...I do reserve the final say on all entries, but usually like to leave it up to members to decide. Also, remember that the voting system has changed whereby entries are only removed if they have a margin of 3 negative votes over positive ones. So any members that think #19192 shouldn't be censored can vote to bring it back.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME04-01-2007
Guest I guess I need to have you explain why constructive criticism needs censoring or to be labeled ignorant. I would suggest that you need to reflect on the word ignorant.Arch04-01-2007
#19232 - Caribou Not political, just ignorant!guest04-01-2007
Mona My Mrs has a 70 mile round trip a day so we need one here also.Arch03-31-2007
Dan E I like the Metropolitan but the hat is dated, nowadays people wear a toboggan pulled down so they look like Dumb Donald on the Bill Cosby cartoon. Caribou I think the censors were heavy handed on that one, it looks like member censoring is not going to work. I think that the Webmaster should regain and retain control of veto powers.Arch03-31-2007
Ellen, Marilyn Dean is in a nursing home downstate. She was at home until Perley got sick about 3 weeks ago. Their three children and families were all here at the funeral home last night for the calling hours, but Marilyn wasn't there. Edited for ContentGuestPresque Isle03-31-2007
Bobby, Arch... Cruise on down to Kinney's in that Metropolitan and pick yourself up one of these!Dan EArlington, MA03-31-2007
Was there something political about #19192?Caribou03-31-2007
Arch, We bought one of those Metropoltans from Frank Hayes when they first came out, no skis though, it was a great car and I need one now for the milage.mona03-31-2007
Here are your accessories. :DArch03-31-2007
Arch ..Yah.. nice..but just try to find one or a pork pie hat and a scarf when you need it.Bobby C.03-31-2007
BC The next time you drive up to The County from VT or New Hamster take the scenic route with one of these.Arch03-31-2007
19223 That's DG..a bizniz card fur eye balls no bigger than a paper clip..if you need someone to read it for you... you need to go in.Bobby C.03-31-2007
I knew somehow that you would "get it" Arch..I gotta get off of this site..the peeples here are too damn bright..Jeeze! That rhymes. signed, Bobby FrostBobby C,03-31-2007
Houston? I bet it was Laredo BC was at with maybe an intermediate stop at S Padre for Spring Break. Probably was S Padre, I hear that GGW was there. :DArch03-31-2007
ZZZZZZz.. snore.. zz.. Thanks RLG ..I feel better now. It's all that airplane air and the laptops and the tainted dogfood they fed us..next time I'm gonna tell em' to send a limo with no electronics on board and plenty of peanut butter and jelly samiches.Bobby C.03-31-2007
DG, I do believe that Jane is a sister of one of the COM members. Last I saw Jane Dick was chasing Her down the field road because she feed spot some of that tainted dog food.KBSPI03-31-2007
Bobby C, I think you came away from that Houston trip mared by a bad experience. Rest awhile and get focused my deer :cool: I believe everything you post.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-31-2007
Deer in the center I mean..I guess every thing in the center knows what time it is.Bobby C.03-31-2007
This is pretty good pitcher.. Deer on the right owns a Rolex. Right hind leg,, I can't see what kind of watch is on the other leg.Bobby C.03-31-2007
DG Re Who's Jane. Jane iz a Buddy of mine..My name used to be Bobby Tarzan before I got shoved into a witness protection program...She'll never talk tho'. I however can afford to say anything I want because nobody believes me. About Todays Question..I think two ways to get to the County are good..Fly into Manchester and rent a car and see the whole State uv Maine on your way ..bring the car back bleedin' to death ..or Fly staight into P.I. ..rent a car frum Hoffses and take care of it..I must warn you though .. The latter has a couple of cars that will get rubber. About milk bottles und phone numbers. Does anybody remember when the milk tasted like pea vines? In 1947 our P.I. phone number was 90291 ..five digits and it was a party line. That's how come I knew everything about everybody.Bobby C03-31-2007
Th3 Ramsdell house was haunted i babysat there for a family in the 70s.. someone was said to have hung themselves there :eek:Pleading the 5th03-31-2007
Crocuses are in full bloom this weekend. Next it will be the Tulips....Happy Spring! :-)CarmaHollis03-31-2007
Ellen, Marilyn hasn't been weel for a couple of years, she had a stroke and never really got better, and has had other problems, Perly has taken good care of her but they decided to move to Scarborough to be near a daughter so she could help some. We will miss perly at Tim Hortons, a very nice man, and I got to know Mariln at City Hall she was on the board of voter registration, right across the hall from me.Mona03-31-2007
Julia If my memory serves me correctly (probably wont) it was 1/2 mile or so across the Aroostook River on the Caribou Rd. on the right hand side.Arch03-31-2007
Julia... Ramsdell's Dairy was located just a short ways up the hill on the right after you cross the Aroosook River Bridge on your way to Caribou.DGPI03-31-2007
DG...a question. Where was the Perley Ramsdell Farm/Dairy? I have a 1/2 pt. cream bottle in my stash, embossed with the name and 4-digit phone number. Thanks and appreciated if you can answer!JuliaYarmouth03-31-2007
grudated from washburn high in l951. miss climbing haystack and fishing at squawpan lake :-)paul conleyflorida/pa03-31-2007
That is a good one, Bobby. I had forgoten that Kinney's once had been next to Wilkens. I remember when they had a smaller store down next to the old A & P (before it became the Maine Mutual building). And then later on, they moved into the old Grange Store location. Remember those pork pie hats that were all the rage one year? They came in a variety of garish colors. I guess we bought 'em from Kinney's when they were in the Greenlaw block.Dan EArlington, MA03-31-2007
No Braden Dan,But here's a good one. DG must be tryin' to give me a break cause I got every one of these off of him. :DBobby C.03-31-2007
Re: 19206 Ellen, I don't believe you missed a thing. I think things are just, um, warming up and there is probably plenty of steam left in that topic. As for this "family" that you referred to: I like to think that (to quote a pithy person) we here know how to put the fun in dysfunctional.KBB03-31-2007
I said "Percy" when I meant to say "Pearly". Percy was lively and witty like his daughter. Pearly was rather quiet. I also was read that Sylvia Cunningham had died. I remember her as being a lively one also. Being the daughter of the principal did not make her meek and mild. She taught me how to snap my gum which was great at the time, but I cannot chew gum in public or even at home when anyone is around -- annoying!Ellen03-31-2007
Dan.. I'd be surprised if you don't have the same disc I got..I know the problem is they were sent as huge bitmaps and need to be busted to jpegs and darkened down some..I got a hangover this morning and don't feel like doing even the simplest uv tasks..Ah well.. maybe I'll try sum "hair of the dog" and give it a shot (so to speak). :cool:Bobby C03-31-2007
I missed the great global warming controversy. Darn. I really get into those "conversations". As some one else said, we are all family, so some fur is liable to fly once in a while. I was so sorry to hear about Pearly Dean. I remember him when he and Marilyn Winslow, his wife, were both young. She was Percy's daughter and she had a sister also. Marilyn was Miss Presque Isle at the Potato Blossom Festival the year she graduated from high school (1951?). She was a lively, witty one. Percy was a more serious type. I gather Marilyn must be ill because of the allusion to his "taking care of her."EllenFlorida03-31-2007
Bobby C., I wuz wondering when you were gonna post Chapter Three in the Saturday morning serial, "The Adventures of South Main Street"? Last week kinda left us with a cliff-hanger: Will Voscar make it from Richie's Market to the Braden Theatre?Dan EArlington, MA03-31-2007
DG your Grandson is almost the spitting image of you..eggsept he's much better looking cause he don't have any wrinkles..I also think he might be a better prez than you tho'..he doesn't look like he'd be willing to take a whole lot of guff off of anybody. He Looks pretty fearsome as well as handsome and stuff. Go figure.Bobby C.03-31-2007
Rebecca - re:19193 Fabulous idea!connie c.CA03-31-2007
Good morning, everybody! Know of any garage sales? Keep me posted!MarlenePresque Isle03-31-2007
GOOD MORNING, JULIA FROM " DOWNSTATE " !!Nancy(Bull) DowP.Isle03-31-2007
Please, a request from a "Downstater". I'd love to have some COMer who's within view of The River each day, to give us who live "away", reports on the ice cover and suspected time when the ice will go out. Will it cause any problems along its wandering path to the border? I remember what an exciting time of year it was and all the speculation that went along with it.JuliaYarmouth03-31-2007
KBS... Who's Jane? If KBS doesn't know, no one does. Jane...who are you?DGPI03-31-2007
Holy Smokes, Paul, you sure do get up early :eek: No wonder you get such great photo op's, all the little critters are just hauling out of slumber when you snap them.Rebecca03-31-2007
Connie re 19185 go to www.nensa.net and or google nordic heritage ski center Presque Isle MePaul CyrP. Isle03-31-2007
But...DG...is the cute grandson copying your grumpy look? :Djane03-31-2007
DG. It would not matter if you use council"man" or per"son" if you are male. A female leader would be a council"woman"....but not a council per"son". :-)jane03-31-2007
Opsey - chance to stop by :cool:RLG03-31-2007
Norma, It was good to put a face to you. I may get the change to stop in this July with well, lets see - - Webmaster, your polls are fun and if anyone suggests a new question, they need to make a suggestion ;-)Rebecca03-31-2007
Speaking of the Caribou Cam when was the last time the question of the day was change ?Guest03-30-2007
Dick, the Caribou Cam trails the other cameras by quite a margin. Its traffic is increasing each month, however.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-30-2007
Wade and Sandy...when you open the Crown of Maine home page, in large letters it says PRESQUE ISLE WEB CAM. Caribou and Katahdin are great additions, but it is a Presque Isle based site. I think that is why you mostly see photos of Presque Isle on here.PI native03-30-2007
Webmaster:: Do you have a way of counting the number of hits on the Caribou camera compared to the other cameras in the system???? Just curious!!!!!Dick DeLong03-30-2007
Jean Ives.... Let me look again for that photo of the pillars of the business world. If I can find it, all of the names are on it. Bh.....Me for Prez? Boyz o' boyz, there'd be some changes made, as the old song goes. And speaking of prez, here's my grandson practicing the role of city councilman sitting in the chairman's chair. Notice the use of "man" rather than "person". That's the way I am and I ain't changin'.....No PC junk for me.DGPI03-30-2007
Wade, I believe you'll find the answer to your question in Posts #18867 and #19061. It speaks volumes to one's place of origin!SandyMidCoast03-30-2007
Wht don't we get some pictures of Caribou ????????Wade03-30-2007
Paul C. where was the ski race? & who was the winner? Great pixs as usual. Norma - loved your pix. Maybe I can stop in & see you at City Hall this summer!connie c.CA03-30-2007
I think Dg for PresBh03-30-2007
OB -- it'll be great to see you again. By the way, COMmers, DG just spent part of the morning at City Hall, putting up the 'deconstruction' photos of Cunningham School. If you're around town, please stop by and see them and all the other historical photos that Dick has so generously loaned City Hall.NormaPI03-30-2007
Hi Norma, and I think DG snapped a great photo of you. I will stop and see you this summer when we come to visit.OBMO03-30-2007
Thank you, ladies. And just so you know, I was actually answering the phone, which rings constantly in here - I wasn't just 'posing.' Mona, I hope you are enjoying your retirement. Not that I want to 'wish away time,' but I'd love to be as old as DG and retire. Daisy, the pictures in the background are my 2 granddaughters -- Lindsey and Emily Lagerstrom -- Little potato farm kids.NormaPI03-30-2007
Norma, DG's pic shows a lot about you - busy woman who likes coffee and LOVES her family! What's not to like? ;-)daisymid atlantic03-30-2007
Hey Norma, Looks prety natural, How are things there, its been a month already since I left, only thing I miss is you guys.Mona03-30-2007
Thanks DG for the photo for all the world to see -- I haven't been photogenic since I was about 4 y/o, so I truly apologize. For those of you who don't know me -- I'm just a real "sturdy" County girl... ah life is good.Norma McEnteePresque Isle03-30-2007
Woo Hoo.....harvested yet another COM mug shot this morning. Here's Norma McEntee working diligently at City Hall. You see, Norma's the city manager's right-hand man, er, girl, I mean person.DGPI03-30-2007
That post were not a commentary or political cause I made it all up.There is no link for this kind of thing. P.S. The only thing that will save us iz war. Lots of it. And in our present state of mind even that is useless.. cause we are not brutal enough to do it right and we have no true statesmen to take up the slack.Bobby C.03-30-2007
China is practicing a new class of white collar crime. GLOBAL WHITE COLLAR CRIME. Years ago, they took lessons learned from the west, then took the ball & ran like hell with it. They're still in full gallop. Our fiat's gonna' sink like a lead balloon. Bill Gates gathered his fortune by selling a product at a modest price to the masses. China is doing the very same.... with tons more diversification. China is also not controlling their pollution & disposal problems...that are mounting. They will not let that get in the way of their global marketing strategy. They are snuffing us slowly. Consumer by consumer. Our dollar is over printed and thinned out and at the cusp of falling off the cliff. DG ..As you once so precisely put it…we are doomed..but so is China. We are all gonna hit the skids. That's what globalism is all about. Hitting the skids together like one big happy family. Pump and dump if you want to guys ..make lots of munny but a closet full of it won’t buy a loaf of bread in twenty years cause money won't be worth nothin' Do you feel lucky… global warming is real.. it don't matter what the reasons are or accuracy of the science..There are big changes coming. The upside is that there won't be no huge heating bills in Maine anymore and Florida will disappear into the sea and I'll be rowing up to the county beggin' fur mercy.Bobby C.03-30-2007
Those fellas in the old picture might look healthy and fit, but they don't look mighty happy about it. I guess that having a McDonald's might have helped, cause McDonald's "Loves to Make You Smile".ThomasPresque Isle03-30-2007
P Burtt, Thank you for re-posting that web site, as I have not yet had time to watch that video. I did watch PBS's hour program on pollution that focused on China, last night. Then this morning's Washington Post is carrying an article about the athletes' fear of reduction performance at the Olympic being held in Beijing, due to air pollution. :eek: I do appreciate how hard it is to post so things "sans comment" and appreciate your efforts. ;-)daisy03-30-2007
DG--that's a great photo of PI's "business leaders" (#19165). Could you identify each of them? I'm not even sure which is my grandfather Pipes, although I might guess it's the guy on the far right. Facial hair seems to be the sign of the times!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, Iowa03-30-2007
I must tell you that the photo of those gentlemen tells you that we are not eating right. They all look very fit and healthy. A picture of some of the outstanding gentlemen in PI of today would show a little bit stouter structer.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-30-2007
It seems that Global warming video may no longer be available at the link I originally gave. Should you care to view it, try this link instead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttV2C6B8pU I submit this "sans comment"... well, "sans comment" except for the comment about submitting it "sans comment"... and then commenting on submitting it "sans comment"... and so on. Let me tell you, Daisy, this "sans comment" stuff is tough! These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-30-2007
Re: entry 19163 (Booby C.) Hello there, Booby C. That's a mighty pretty name. I'm newly single, as my wife was blown away in a wind storm yesterday. Care to meet?ThomasPresque Isle03-30-2007
Carlita and Daisy... I have planted regular green pepper plants in my garden for years and always got a fair crop. But, I'm gonna take a few seeds from the red pepper and a few from a leftover package, soak 'em and put between two wet towels. We'll see then what goes on.....DGPI03-30-2007
Ed B. and BC... It's no wonder that the gathering of old gentlemen is familar to you; One of the gentlemen is your great-grandfather, Elisha Parkhurst. I don't have the photo in front of me, but have it somewhere. I do believe he's the one sitting down. Others are all the business giants of P.I. who helped build this town of ours from 1850 to 1900. Others are (if my memory serves) Geo. Freeman, Fred Blake, Nathan Cook, Leon Howe, Geo. Parsons, William Pipes, William Ryan and others. I also believe this photo was taken in front of Parkhurst's original winter home on the corner of Third and Church as you suspected. That home burned in the devastating fire of 1909 which also took the Congregational Church and many others all the way from north Main St. all the way over to Academy. My home (built in 1865 or so, the so-called Zippel house) was untouched.DGPI03-30-2007
Bobby C. there is something very familar with that picture, I'm wondering if the house is on the corner of third abd church.EdEllsworth03-30-2007
Who are these guys? I mean I consider myself a very tuff Hombre..but I would think twice before messing with these dudes.Bobby C.03-29-2007
The gardening sight I use said that a nice warm bath for 30 mins before placing he small seed in between sheets of tepid warm paper towels preferably white.. then place the hopeful pepper seed into a zip lock bag place on top of the fridge it has to be kept warm, so it will stay warm then when you check on it in 3 to 5 days you should see a tiny eruption white and very tiny that means it has germanated then place into peri;ite potting medium this should work but if not Daisy is correct!!Carkita Gomez03-29-2007
DG.. a lot of the seed you get in stuff at the market these days iz treated and unviable..The PTB's don't want you to be able to grow nuthin. Good seed iz gold.Booby C.03-29-2007
"THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS" OR "TW3" WAS ON IN THE EARLY SIXTIES IN THE USA. I THINK IT WAS 1964. THERE WAS AN EARLIER VERSION IN THE U.K. THAT POKED FUN AT THEIR GOVERNMENT. IT DID SKITS THAT POKED FUN AT POLITICAL EVENTS OF THE PREVIOUS WEEK. I THOUGHT IT WAS HILARIOUS. IT WAS TAKEN OFF THE AIR AFTER ONE YEAR. RUMOR HAS IT THAT POLITICAL PRESSURE FORCED THE SHOW OFF. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN IN THE LATE SIXTIES WHEN CBS CANCELLED THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS DUE TO BEING OUTSPOKEN ABOUT THE WAR AND NIXON ETC. ITS A LONG TIME AGO SO I COULD BE OFF ON THE DATES. I CAME HOME FROM THE SERVICE IN 63 AND I KNOW IT WAS ON IN THE U.S. AFTER THAT.LLOYD03-29-2007
Thomas.. I jest got in..you ain't gonna believe this...yur mailbox is layin'in my dooryard...musta been a hard wind that blew.Bobby C.03-29-2007
"That Was the Week that Was". I know OF it, but That Was a Week that Was a Wee bit before my time (at least my tv watching time). On during the time of the Kennedy assasination. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-29-2007
Nope don't remember, does anyone remember another Brit import called TW3? It lasted one yearArch03-29-2007
Anyone remember these guys? They were a comedy troupe on the BBC (the "seed" talk reminded me of them). Eventually some of their very funny shows made it into the US market on MTV. Here's an excerpt... NEIL: [picks up a large bag of seed packets] OK, I've plowed this bit, right. And now I'm going to sow it. [throws packets of seed down] This self-sufficiency thing really is amazing. We sow the seed, right. Nature grows the seed, and then, we eat the seed. And then, after that, we sow the seed, nature grows the seed, and then, we eat the seed. And then, after that again, we sow the seed, nature grows the seed.... RICK: Oh, shut up, Neil! Shut up! Shut up. It's pathetic. I mean, what about radical magazines? What about Kicker boots?! Can we grow them? No, we can't, can we?! They beauty of your plan, Neil, seems to rest on everyone being really into seeds. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-29-2007
DG, I think you are going to find your problem is with the way the veggies and fruits are grown & picked for shipping. I think you would need an heirloom plant in order to do what you want. Try Johnny's Seeds (from Unity area) for pepper seeds. If you still do not have any luck, I will pick a packet up for you and get them in the mail. I buy the pepper plants, but too often it gets hot too fast here and even they do not produce well. Randy S., am I way off base here?daisy03-29-2007
OB... But, but, but, the time-honored method of proofing seeds (for viability) is to place them in moister as I did. Nothing happened. Why should the soil make any difference?DGPI03-29-2007
DG: If the seeds are dry,stick them in the soil about an inch deep. They should take off.OBMO03-29-2007
I did dry the seeds out, but that should should have nothing to do with sprouting. Besides, most seeds in nature never get a chance to dry and yet they sprout, right?DGPI03-29-2007
DG - re: seeds Could it be that they need to be dried out first? Just a thought. Or maybe you did dry them first?connie c.CA03-29-2007
On the scenic view web cam, is that a river or lake in the foreground? What is the name? Lovely view.RachelPennsylvania03-29-2007
Folks...I have a problem with which perhaps you can help. I have taken several seeds from a gorgeous, large red pepper I purchased from the grocery store and placed them between two very moist paper towels hoping that maybe they'd sprout. You see, I have a vegetable garden which I plant and tend each summer. Thought these peppers would look good sitting there impressing the neigbors. But, alas, the seeds do not sprout despite constant moistening. Have these seeds been irradiated or something like that? Why don't they sprout? Some you aggie people must have an idea....DGPI03-29-2007
Judy H...Your welcome. ;-)CarmaHollis03-29-2007
Another kinda hazy picture....Squa Pan Lake inlet on the left--looking NNW. 1/2 of Ashland township on the left and 1/2 Castle Hill township on the right. Might get a better pix on a clearer day? :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-29-2007
Ah, New England humorGuest03-29-2007
Did you say you had a "Wendy's" in Presque Isle?Melba T.03-29-2007
Hey Thomas, That is quite a sense of humor you have. Bobby C. might be getting some competition!! Its wicked windy here today also, so I will keep my eye out for the mailbox, tractor and Wendy. By the way, its a new generation. Daddies change babies diapers now...MarilynColchester, Vt03-29-2007
Gosh darn it, people sure can be dumb. I was running around town tryin' to find my wife yelling "Wendy! Wendy!" and people kept sayin' "It sure is!" :mad:ThomasPresque Isle03-29-2007
I almost forgot. My wife was on the tractor at the time it blew away. If you see her, tell her the baby's diapers still need changin'. By the way, there is a reward for the return of the tractor. :pThomasPresque isle03-29-2007
Wait.. now the darn tractor has blown away. If you see it coming your way, let me know. But I'd suggest you'd "DUCK" first. :mad:ThomasPresque Isle03-29-2007
If anyone sees my mailbox, will you let me know? It blew away earlier this morning. I chased it for 2 blocks but the wind kept taking it further away from me. I think it might be out of the county by now. :rolleyes:ThomasPresque Isle03-29-2007
Matt Damon? Didn't he leave the Red Sox to play for the Yankees?FLYROD03-29-2007
Last night on public tv was The State of the Ocean's Animals, narrated by Matt Damon (who btw is a vegetarian). I was appalled by what some Japanese are doing to dolphins; however not as widespread as it was since photographers have gone there.pac03-29-2007
Fiddleheads,whoopie pies and cats = HeavenGuest03-29-2007
Real cause of Global warming! :DG.O.T.03-29-2007
Something for everyone... A Fiddlehead Whoopie Pie... with cats. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-29-2007
Chip, no kidding, at 6:00 in Mars Hill the street rollup. Daisy, Bobby C must have gone to bed early to get ready for it. Arch and BC in one place, HMmmmmm let me not think about that :D All fondly of courseRebecca03-28-2007
Someone forgot to turn out the lights in Caribou. Street VACANT at 8:30 PM. Only in CaribouChip HansonCAlif03-28-2007
Daisy I don't know anything about Laptops, my guess is that there isn't any made in the US. All I know for sure is BUY the extended warranty.Arch03-28-2007
Bobby C, I been out of the county too long. Spelling potato correctly is tough. When I lived in county the correct spelling was TATER. OBTW... When did you get you SPELLING POLICE BADGE?Rick B03-28-2007
You got that right, RLG, my support goes with Bobby C. for his interview. Although, when you think about the possibilty of Bobby C. moving into Arch territory ... NOW THAT would be a gathering! ;-)daisy03-28-2007
Bobby C present yourself well tomorrow and we will all be thinking of you won't we comers :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK03-28-2007
AMERICA WITH AN "A" - I really do know how to spell it. My apologies. Arch, Sorry to hear about the lightning storm taking out both of your computers. I hope you did not lose any material that you did not have back up for.daisy03-28-2007
Arch, I just rec'd my new laptop from HP, after being assured by the salesperson that it was made in Americe; the box it came in has "product of China" on the outside label. Do you know on any laptops made in the USA ?? If I can locate one - and Bobby C., please do not suggest that I build my own 'cause I only know where to turn the things off and on - I will return this one sans ever opening the box!daisy03-28-2007
Bobby C. I am sorry .. did not mean to upset you,, sorry.. Arch that's too bad hope it didn't break anything else those ae good Brands glad you are back on!J Hardy03-28-2007
JH I got a HP and Mikki got a Gateway. Lightning got both computers Monday.Arch03-28-2007
Cripes! This is so old! J Hardy..learn to build your own super computer..Dell sucks. If you are rich and really hard pressed for time and got lots of cash..buy a $5000.00 dollar Alien.Bobby C.03-28-2007
C A R M A.... that is a perfect shot it is so pretty and cheery thanks alot !!! Here is what I think is going on with Booby C. Arch did you get a "DELL"? it will keep Sanjaya(sp) on "American Idol"Judy HardyBeautiful Tacoma Wa.03-28-2007
Dang! Webmaster! You can vote for yurself here. I just did it! I wanted to check out all those one vote things. Please whack one vote off every positive. And ban anybody that talks bad about me. signed ric King of P.I. in exile.Bobby C..03-28-2007
Here's your sign...Spring is here. I was surprised when I walked in snow in front of the house and found these peeking out.CarmaHollis03-28-2007
My spelling. bad typing and preetentatious shots at political stuff are all the result of not giving a sh-t. However I like photos und real history. Fur instabago..We don't know a heck of a lot about Mapleton yet. I thinks it iz an upooondcoming place. signed.. Bobby C. King of Foxhole 85 A cave man could do it.Bobby C.03-28-2007
You guys!FLYROD03-28-2007
G o C A lot of the misspellings are typos or clowning around. At least for a couple of us. And besides that, PICKY PICKY PICKY ;-)Arch03-28-2007
BC, Thanks for clearing that up!!! ;-)SandyMidCoast03-28-2007
A couple of guys also need some "spelling classes". Is there, or is there not a rule on this site - No Politics and No Religion in the guestbook? Thought that was for the discussion room. I iz confuzed~~~guest of confusion03-28-2007
MMc Yep we do..give me your full name and address. I'll send some people over to negotiate a deal.Bobby C.03-28-2007
After reading some entries I see that a couple guys on here need a good dose of CASTOR OIL>MMcCounty03-28-2007
P Burt I was talking about stuff.Bobby C.03-28-2007
Bobby If I had any idea what you were talking about then I might... well, have an idea what you were talking about. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-28-2007
19110) Sandy That post wasn't politiks..it wus political science class. This is the field of the social sciences concerning the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior. :cool:Bobby C.03-28-2007
New computer, cant spall. Old one got zaaaaaaaaaapedArch03-28-2007
Arch .. Huh? Whatchoosay? I can't herd ya.Booby C.03-28-2007
So much for no politics (19108). Molly Ivins is up there loving it!SandyMidCoast03-28-2007
Herd ehhh!Arch03-28-2007
Thank ya Webmaster..we the deserters who some (out of kindness I think) call exiles are constantly trying to fit together the pieces to the puzzle of our past…. I have got beyond the point uv being to proud to ax questions. I am now a "decider" not a deserter. I am astounded by the things one can learn by just asking. This is for P.Burtt... Shrub is both a decider and a deserter. Bieng both completely wore him out. The good old boys are gonna put him away wet and grab another horse.Bobby C.03-28-2007
If BC herd the word frame he probably thought of frameup not frame shop ;-)Arch03-28-2007
Sorry I meant we will have to plan for another COM reunion in July 2008. I need to proofread my entries.JT03-28-2007
DG, Thanks for the explanation and the chuckle. I needed that. BC's comment too. Who did Jane marry? Just wondering if he's anyone I might know. I know I'm getting ahead of myself but Carol emailed a few weeks ago and said the clss of 73 reunion will be July 26, 2008 so we will have to have another reunion then too. I'll be in Maine the first week in August but will be with Florida friends and down on the Coast not in the County but I'll be there in spirit.JT03-28-2007
Bobby, re 19094, dad says that Percy was Marilyn's father.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-28-2007
Jeanne T... Jane Caulfield and her husband, Brian, have a wonderful frame and matting business down on Main St. just north of the Braden Theatre. Very, very nice shop full of clever items, too. Also smells good..... Sorry I had to come to Jane's brother's (BC) rescue....tough for him to intellectualize a frame shop.DGPI03-28-2007
I'm going in soon to get some nano-biotech upgrades..when I come out I'll look as young as Kissinger and my IQ will be increased to 92..This will make me dangerous to some but still allow them to under estimate me. Right where the U.S. oughta be.Bobby C.03-28-2007
Darn, P. Burtt, I didn't know you had to get 'gussied up for a lynching,' I thougt it was a 'come as you are' event! ;-)daisymid atlantic03-28-2007
P Burtt.. Saw it and liked the music. My motto iz "One Bobby One Sword" Screw the numbers.Bobby C.03-28-2007
RE Jeanne Merrithew Tolley I can't eggsplain Jane here. That would be spam.Bobby C..03-28-2007
Bobby I'm not sure that Randy actually made that change... but I could be wrong. ALSO, here's an interesting link that a certain COM member - who shall remain unnamed unless he/she wants to take credit - posted me. Very interesting and dramatic and, no, it is NOT political. So I'm almost - I repeat, ALMOST - positive everyone should be able to enjoy it without feeling the need to get all gussied up for a lynching. http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-28-2007
19085 Paul I was goona wait for somebody to comment on that "No swimming" sign. Guess I'm the only one who thought that was funny.Bobby C.03-28-2007
Hi Paul and Lois, Be thankful your in Florida and Not here, 28 degrees with 35 to 40 mph winds. Cold. Why don't you come up for the August Festival, you haven't been here fo awhile.Mona03-28-2007
BC, What is Jane's business? I remember her from when we were very young and she was friends with my neighbors, Debbie and Carla Lynch. I can't believe Perley Dean was only sick for 15 days. How terrible. His daughter, Debbie, was in my class. Paul, I too love your pictures and look forward to your emails with them. Been sharing them with coworkers and they love them too! Thank you.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach03-28-2007
I read that BDN ob.. Perley Dean Webmaster.. This is before your time I'm sure. But talk to your Dad ..Marilyn Winslow wife of Perley..Was she related to Percy Winslow ? This guy had his faults as all of us do,but wuz a great man in the way he helped farmers and bizznez folks around the county. My Dad used to defend Percy. He said, " Man! These rich folks don't understand. If you want to make munny while sitting on your ass you gotta lend it to the folks who are doing the work!You gotta take the risk.That's it folks.That's how munny keeps goin'."Bobby C.03-28-2007
hi mona and tenleepaul03-28-2007
sry here's the link http://www.pihs1967.comChip Hanson03-28-2007
CMS Check this out. Love the comment re: Edith holding up the corner of the building. So true. The boy's room wasn't even safe if she wanted you. So where is the PIHS facade going DG?Charles HansonCalifornia03-28-2007
How sad to hear about Perley Dean. What a nice,nice man. One of those rare kind.connie c.CA03-28-2007
I'll echo the sentiments about Perley Dean. He was my guidance counselor for a while when I was at PIHS also and a friend of the family. Great guy and he will be missed. http://www.bangornews.com/a/class/obituaries/obituary.cfm?id=63537WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-28-2007
Real neat site.....anxious to share with Jason(our son)in Kuwait!!!! ;-) ;-)Carl OuelletteCaribou, Maine03-28-2007
Perley Dean was a very kind, gentle man. He took an active role as a guidance councelor with me, even though he was the guidance director when I went through PIHS and didn't have to spend the one-on-one time with me that he did. He also was an avid supporter of the sports programs and I remember him there for most all our baseball games, up on Dyer Field.FLYROD03-28-2007
DG, Re 19084......amen.RonMass.03-28-2007
T. DiPierro, re 19073 comments like these keep me motivated, thank-you...Bobby, am honored to have my name in the same line with Voscar's but today's new digital technology gives me an edge that the Maine Photographer didn't have in his younger years and without DG's lifelong quest to collect and preserve these we would all be missing out on yesteryears events and people, its hard to know where your going unless you know where you've been, but without a doubt your literary contributions keep many of us all tuned in trying to figure out your thought processes and use of the English language as you referee P. Burtt's and others comments in the county's version of "our Gang" ....Paul CyrP. Isle03-28-2007
Yes, Perley Dean, dead at age 75. His obit is in today's paper. He was a swell guy and a true gentleman.DGPI03-28-2007
Scuse me, I gotta get all this in before I leave town Thursday. RE 19065 member clean up Location: right here Member..It's too late to worry about it..you have made yur entrance. Welcome. (I'm not speaking for the others however) P.S. If I wuz mistaken and you're talking about the COM party or my Buttermilk and cheese sandwich goin' away party. That’s a whole other story. You will have to do a minimal clean-up. They vote at the door. Randy...you're chicken. I just noticed the changes in the paddle pic ..yur chicken. You might climb mountains and drive fast on sleds..but when it comes to the possibility of rejection.. yur chicken. However you might just be polite. I dunno.. I'm gonna ask pac. I'm not capable of telling the difference. I think you got the record number of plus votes with that post..that's why you are a success and DG is writing for the freaken Star while I am scrubbing toilets and hangin' out in front of 7-11. Over time DG and Paul Cyr and are real assets to this site.. from a historical standpoint it's DG..but Paul's photos will be remembered like Voscar's are and they give a perspective of the county that the old snapshots don't show. The thing I think about is who is gonna take all these persons places when we older peeples are drinkin' beer , goin' to church, and playin' cards in Val –er --Heaven?Bobby C.03-28-2007
KBS.. One of the hardest things in life to accomplish is to be both a good speeker or writer AND a great person. What I fail to understand is how (in the pottery barn of life) the girls in our family turned out so perfectly and us guys ended up flat wide and muddy. I was in Jane's place a couple times when I was up..the customers are the same as she is ,honest,humorous,quite able talk and hold yur attention for hours . I felt outdone. I had to stop looking at art and listening and go out back and have a smoke. I don't see how she makes a living. It's kinda the same with DG..I been away too long I guess..that's the way it used to be in the old days. My Dad set in front of an old wood stove at Sam Escovitzes and talked for two hours before he paid Sam the three dollars he owed him. Jane's husband Brian iz a saint too.Bobby C.03-28-2007
BC, Your good looking Sister was on the news tonight and did a great job. She is a good speaker and great person. I think that she is doing well with her business.KBSPI03-27-2007
Tenlee Mona Lighten up!!!! :confused:HobbsUtopia03-27-2007
Not offended, just a different belief. You only put part of the definition in -P. Burtt. But, it is ok. That is what the great U.S.of A. is all about right?Tenlee03-27-2007
Valhalla... Norse "heaven" for warriors slain in battle. I'm pretty sure it was a compliment (but, of course, feel free to be offended). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-27-2007
Bobby C - I agree with the first of your post, however, the 2nd part I have to say is not where I plan to go for my final destination. :-)Tenlee03-27-2007
Bobby C. Valhalla is not my destination, thanks anyway.Mona03-27-2007
Mona..one who cares for someone and dies involved in that person's care is more a warrior and hero than one who fights this earth's great battles. He will be in Valhalla and you will meet him.Bobby C.03-27-2007
For those who knew him, Perley Dean passed away yesterday. He has been devoting his life to caring for Marilyn and had only been sick about 15 days, we have missed him at Tim Hortons since they moved, he was there everyday.Mona03-27-2007
P. Cyr, I looked through you photo album today and there were new ones since I previously looked. They are soooo beautiful! I really would love to buy a calender of shots from Aroostook County if you decide to do one. My present Desktop Wallpaper is the one you took in Rockland. I live on an island on the coast, so that is quite fitting for me! Thanks so much for sharing your unreal talent with all of us! :-)Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierro03-27-2007
But you are not absolutely sure Mr. Burtt?Bobby C.03-27-2007
For terrorists, I'm pretty sure I know where Shiite Creek is... These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-27-2007
Hi Cousin Paul and Lois! Glad to see you found The Crown of Maine! ;-)Tenlee03-27-2007
Welcome tothe site cousin Paul, you sure don't waste words.MonaEaston03-27-2007
Rick B. Holy Moly! No wonder AL Gore spells it "potatoe". Everybody whoze anybody in the potatoe and acedemic whirld spells it that way! As Ben Johnson and Pogo sez, " A person ain't thinking well until they are able to re-asset spelling and grammer and re-write what peeple think they thought."Bobby C.03-27-2007
hi monapaul conleyflorida03-27-2007
:cool: CHIP, I remember the fire of the potatoe house full of beer. Wasn't that next to Aroostock River? I was about 7 years old at the time and adults I know loaded up a pickup full of beer. The beer was placed in one of the adults attic. These adults drank for long time off this "FREE BEER"Rick B03-27-2007
Can I come to the party if I clean up ?????memberright here03-27-2007
DG.. Randy ..there I did it..that's the first time I've voted FOR something besides me. Where is S--t Creek anyway ? I mean I remember being there a couple times but I don't remember how I got there or what road it's on. Maybe that's why I always end up back there.Bobby C.03-27-2007
Randy, that shouldn't get voted off since most Mainers have used that expression. I heard that when I was a kid.pac03-27-2007
DG--Its been a long time since I did anything on a dare....OK here goes..... Don't be surprised if it gets canned by 4 votes. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-27-2007
I think that the COM guestbook group is like a family conversation: most of the time it is pleasant regardless whether or not the topic of conversation is important to socitey as a whole, sometimes it is controversial with someone getting upset over what is said by someone else. But overall, it is a family discussion and all the family members appreciate the contributions of one another. Most of all, the family does not care what outsiders might think of the conversation.ThomasPresque Isle03-27-2007
Chip....it's actually cheaper and easier, to fly to Portland or Bangor, and take the bus to PI; that's what I did last year. Of course, Paula Q. picked me up in Bangor and I spent ten days with her in Castine before heading to PI for a month. Talked with Syl and know she's coming; believe Linna is also. Don't know about Diane; we've lost contact since moving out of New England 6 or 7 years ago. Can't believe you couldn't spell potato, and your dad was an inspector!!C-J03-27-2007
C_J Mc-L, am trying to make connections to get up to PI. Only have one unreliable airplane going there. Is a challange to arrive on same day as planned and with baggage too. Think Syl Madore is planning to come. How about Diane B, another Parkhurst Siding lady? BTY guess potato doesnt have any e huh. lolChip HansonCalif03-27-2007
Hi Chip....are you coming home this summer for our class reunion?C-JColorado Springs03-27-2007
I recall the 'free beer' incident. I also recall the PI Police Chief and staff coming through the barracks at the base, sniffing for burnt odors. They claimed they were worried that the beer was tainted.Dick EselbyOrlando, FL03-27-2007
Randy S.... Methinks ya otta post the picture of the "Paddle Store". Do ya dare?DGPI03-27-2007
Who remembers the FREE BEER as a result of the beer warehouse fire of 1960 or 1961. Was quite an event and a challange to thaw out the free firebeer. Instead of water there were cases of beer in the potatoe houses. I think DG missed this one as he was away at school. :pChip HansonCupertino, California03-27-2007
Thanks for the email, RANDY. I would post it here just because it's both funny and interesting, but I'm fairly sure it would send some into the throes of the COM Van Helsing Effect. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-27-2007
Hmmmm... abdominal gas, diarrha and, um, rocket fuel. I am having unpleasant visuals of Bobby fluttering wildly around his house like a popped balloon. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-27-2007
Ugh.....can someone please brave the torrid enviroment of what was CMS and snag me a couple of brick....or tell me where they are being carted off to....name your price I am building a brick wall down one side of my house and would like to include a few.Shane H.Bama03-27-2007
10944-- WOW... THAT'S ONE BIG CAT!!!!!!!!SCARE- D-CAT03-27-2007
I was reading the info about the sugar alcohol and the sorbitol to my husband since he is a diabetic and absorbing all this seriousness when suddenly we were reading about rocket fuel and salt peter. We both cracked up. A get together would be fun, especially if Bobby C. is there!!! Would love to attend the get together but not sure if we will home this summer.MarilynColchester, Vt03-27-2007
RLG - standing by..... :cool:connie c.rain today (CA)03-27-2007
Connie, I hope he doesn't either so he can join us for lunch - email ya lata Randy, that pic is owesome! Paul, thank you for the daily photo's, people at work think you do that for a living. They also think I support the com by being on it all day ;-)Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-27-2007
re: COM reunion - Odie & I will be coming home around July 15th and returning about Aug. 3rd or 4th. Hope it all works out! Hope Bobby C. doesn't get the job! Oh that's not very nice is it? Sorry Bobby! :-)connie c.CA03-27-2007
Kim Murchison--Thanks for the compliment. Appreciation is what makes it fun. This sunset photo was taken after the first one--It shows what I think is an eagle(or large hawk?) off to the left and a jetliner contrail up above.Randy SmithPresque Isle03-27-2007
Pac ..sugar alcohol Cut and paste day..from wickidpedia Sorbitol, also known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol the body metabolises slowly. It is obtained by reduction of glucose changing the aldehyde group to an additional hydroxyl group hence the name sugar alcohol. Sorbitol is produced naturally by the body, yet sorbitol is poorly digested by the body. Too much sorbitol in cells can cause damage.[citation needed] Diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy may be related to excess sorbitol in the cells of the eyes and nerves. The source of this sorbitol in diabetics is excess glucose, which goes through the polyol pathway. Ingesting large amounts of sorbitol can lead to some abdominal pain, gas, and mild to severe diarrhea. Sorbitol can also aggravate irritable bowel syndrome and fructose malabsorption And most interesting.. Sorbitol when combined with potassium nitrate has found some success as an amateur solid rocket fuel. So don't eat any Salt Peter with it for sure.Bobby C.03-27-2007
Nancy re 19038 thanks for identifying what that was, it was half way through Castle Hill off the state road, left side going west...Paul CyrP. Isle03-27-2007
Randy and Paul, I don't think I have ever thanked you for all of the wonderful pictures you post on here. I am forever changing the background on my PC here at work. My coworkers (all from Southern Maine) just say, "Let me guess, another picture from the County". They all think they are beautiful pictures as well.Kim C. MurchisonScarborough03-27-2007
Guest, the guestbook gets a lot of traffic each month. Well into the thousands of pages. Hits would be even more. As for member vs non-member, I'm afraid I don't have that statistic handy. Also, I've made a slight change to the voting mechanism. An entry is only removed if it has a net of 3 negative votes over positive votes.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-27-2007
JH - No, neither of those two mugs was mine... and what they were holding was NOT a whoopie pie, THAT was a "Yippee ki-Yay!" pie !!! :-)FLYROD03-27-2007
I've noticed "they" are putting sugar alcohol in sugar free cookies and ice cream..wonder what that is..Bobby C should know, or maybe Connie C. The ice cream was good though, Publix Premium chocolate w/no sugar added, but the sugar alcohol was in it.pac03-27-2007
Mr Webmaster, roughly how many hits does this forum get on a day? How many are from paying members? signed Just Curious.Guest03-27-2007
Paul....just curious as to where you found the Highland calf ??Nancy(Bull)DowP.Isle03-27-2007
Bobby, thats the sort of picture that might get me a prize !!Paul CyrP. Isle03-27-2007
I got called to Houston for an interview on Thursday..what happens for me this summer depends on the results of that meeting..If it tanks..I will be able to come up anytime from the middle of July through August. I know how to blow something like this ya know..show up drunk using a walker with one of them beer can holders on it..Bobby C.03-27-2007
Waldo, cj, DanE., DD et al.... Boyz o' boyz, it's gonna be tough choosing a time when most can attend the 2nd annual COM get-together. Perhaps Webmaster can take a poll and get a grip on the concensus which might be best. Webmaster....what do you think?DGPI03-27-2007
DG...as I mentioned in my earlier posting, I'd dearly love to attend the COM'ers get-together and see everyone. I should be in PI approximately August 3rd thru September 4th, and any date during that time would be fine with me (except for the 25th--that's reserved for my class reunion). If that works out with every body else's schedule, wonderful!! If not, so be it.....C-J LougeeColorado Springs03-27-2007
I meant Snar will rip ya, gee one glass of buttermilk :cool:RLG03-26-2007
Dick, I will be there yes :-) Bart needs to buy me lunchRebecca03-26-2007
I'll be on my way this summer, let me know what dates - you guys stop pickin on the Snar - you'll rip ya :D Bobby C, Mmmmmm let's see if he'd show up.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-26-2007
Waldo thank you so much. I don't know if I can manage a digital, but may try it some day, that was a great lesson, of course I haven't got it all figured out yet butwill work on it.Mona03-26-2007
Re: 19025, Mona, you're just gonna' have to get one of those new-fangled, digital cameras! They never run out of film; if you don't like a particular picture you can delete it right after taking it; there are some fairly-good models available now that are not overly expensive. It's easy to transfer pictures to your computer so you can look at them any time you want, and you can print them yourself in any size you prefer. Here's how to rationalize that you're not being a spendthrift when you go shopping for one. (You can do all your research online, by the way.) 1. How much does a roll of film cost for your present camera? 2. Add the price of processing to that figure. 3. How many rolls of film will you use in a year? 4. How many rolls of film would you LIKE to use in a year? 5. Multiply the result of item 2 with item 3. 6. Multiply the result of item 2 with item 4. 7. Compare #5 with #6. Which answer makes it seem more justifiable to go digital? After that exercise, you should be ready to attack your 2006 income tax report.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-26-2007
DG, Re 19016...Not sure about summer travel plans. Maybe July. If BC's coming to the big event, that might influence dates. Waldo, Sure glad you found the rest of that 0.957 of a person.Dan EArlington, MA03-26-2007
DG, et al, after considerable mathematical effort, I have determined that so far 53 people are interested in attending a COM reunion this summer. The previous calculation showed 51.957 interested COMers. -Had me worried for a while. -Sounds like the beginning of a good party!Waldo LVassalboro, ME03-26-2007
DG. Just a thought. Class of 57 has a reunion the last weekend of July. Saturday noon luch might catch a few. I think becca from anchorage might be there that weekend as well.dick delong03-26-2007
On the lighter side, A friend of mine took Tenlee and I deer watching today, we went to Sheridan, Wrightville Rd. and Oxbow we saw 42 deer and a hen pheasant. Of the 42 29 were in Oxbow, 14 all in one gruop, oh, I gave Tenlle my camera as she was in front and got several photos, only to discover I had no film in the camera, thanlfully my friend had some so we did get photos!And I really do knoe how to spell Tenlee.Mona03-26-2007
DG, I would at least hope that they were charged for letting the dogs roam and the cost to destory them. Hopefully they will be charged with the medical etc. for Galen.KBSPI03-26-2007
KBS... The dogs' owners should be put down too...or at least ordered by a judge never to own dogs for a lifetime.....DGPPI03-26-2007
I was talking to Galen Smith today and He said that the attack dogs were put down on Saturday. Also I spoke with RLG's Dad today and He said that She is comming to the County this summer. Hope it can be when the COM reunion is taking place. This one will be a REunion.KBSPI03-26-2007
I was talking to Galen Smith today and He said that the attack dogs were put down on Saturday. Also I spoke with RLG's Dad today and He said that She is comming to the County this summer. Hope it can be when the COM reunion is taking place. This one will be a REunion.KBSPI03-26-2007
KBS... Please...only if Snarlene is in a proper mood.DGPI03-26-2007
DG, Snarlene and I will plan to attend.KBSSpragueville, Maine03-26-2007
Hi all, I’m not too sure if this topic is okay??? Speaking of censorship…didn’t they change the name of Squa Pan Lake? If they did…how or who decided to make the change? How many were OK with the change? NHyknotfraid knot03-26-2007
Meta... That last posting of yours will positively, undeniably get BC's attention. Can't wait for a response. By the way, I have a CD for Dick and Opal......full of the best demolition photos. Dick knows it's coming. Want to pick it up for them or shall I mail it?DGPI03-26-2007
Viewers.... There's apparently lots of interest in having a COM get-together sometime this summer. If most of you can agree on a month and day, I'll make reservations for some nice eatery like last time. Methinks maybe we could ask BC and see when he's available for a COM gathering. Dan E.....when do you expect to visit with us? LCD....what about you? Would like to see you too. Arch...and you? cj want's in, too. Right? I'll even put up prizes.....DGPI03-26-2007
FLYROD - Those whoopie pies look scrumptious! Wish I had one right now... :-)connie c.Californ-i-a03-26-2007
Global Warming..WHERE?! My first winter back in Aroostook County in 10 years and thank goodness I have my LLB fleece and Silk Underwear....Bobby, where ARE you?!MetaPI03-26-2007
Re;19012. Congratulations Arch. See, All it takes is for someone to take the first step. Now start something about the competition between Mapleton and Easton, or something like that.DD03-26-2007
I was going to post a post about .........but decided it might not be appropriate so I deleted it myself.GuestWest Texas03-26-2007
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SUNSETSANDEE03-26-2007
As teenagers...oh say back around 1976 or so, we would carry a keg of beer up that mountian. It was alot of work but made for a good time.yknot03-26-2007
It is just a single click if someone does not like something.OBMO03-26-2007
Another one--yesterday afternoon looking north from Squa Pan ridge. Too much haze for a really good picture.Randy SmithPresque Isle03-26-2007
I pop in here all the time too but don't take the time to make a comment. You guys are almost always arguing about one thing or another in here and that's the only time it's interesting. P Burtt is one of the few people who frequents this site who has something new and exciting to contribute. I think it's ridiculous that you have that delete button instead of the webmaster monitoring what is or isn't appropriate. Keep those comments coming P Burtt. I don't always agree with your opinion but it's always interesting. This site would be boring without you!innocent bystander03-26-2007
For the Haystack Mountain fans---last night's sunset. It is over halfway to its northern point on June 21.Randy SmithPresque Isle03-26-2007
Connie, you didn't offend me at all. As I said, I often check out the 'guestbook' during the day. It's a great way to break up an uneventful, but often stressful day. And, I avoid political or religious discussions because not everyone can just "agree to disagree."Norma03-26-2007
Now this is what I was talking about before...an open discussion..part of the problems here in the country is that is one does not say something in a "politicaly correct" manner then everyone is offended...whatever happen to meeting at the coffee shop in the morning to "discuss" matters openly and honestly??? I too am weary of hearing about whoopie pies and fiddleheads. Let the discussion continue without the delete button.SueraePI03-26-2007
PB keep it coming..it'd be boring most of the time without you. Just like a meal without salt or spice..yuck! Only so much can be said for fiddleheads and whoopie pies and it's all been said..many times over. Like Norma said...it's like TV...anyone can just pass your post by, but I for one find most of them very interesting and entertaining. Thanks. I would also like to see the Webmaster get rid of the delete button..we're adults, not children.readersunny south03-26-2007
Norma, I'm very sorry if I offended you, I wouldn't know how to give a lecture if I had to, I do well to spell and sometimes I don't do that very well. It just breaks my heart to see how a few people can delete what a person has to say especially when it is just their own opinion,the world is really changing for the worst isn't it. I really do appoligize if I've said anything to make anyone mad or upset anyone, that wasn't my intention, but this site is really just for a select few isn't it? I won't bother again.ThanksconnieOhio03-26-2007
I read the 'guestbook' every day and most times I don't say anything. But I'll share this about myself -- I welcome a good discussion -- not a lecture. I look at this website like watching TV -- if I don't like it -- or care for the subject, I pass over it. And go on to the next one. This site is a great place for reminiscing -- it's lighthearted and fun. I've missed that lately.NormaPresque Isle03-26-2007
Oh goodie the whoopie pies posts are back. At least they won't be deleted by the fast fingered four.Guest03-26-2007
Flyrod which one of those handsome whoopee pie handlers Bc posted is you? :confused:JH again!03-26-2007
I always thought we Maine-iacs had a different outlook on life. If someone writes something you don't agree with, why does it make some of you so mad that some of you mark the writer off. What if the government took away our freedom of speech like some of you enjoy doing if it doesn't agree with what you believe. The webmaster knows what is approiate, but opinions are just that opinions. Just my opinion. Sorry if I offendedConnieOhio03-26-2007
WOW !!! That HAS to be a record for shortest post-time, before getting blocked! BAM! "No soup for you!" :pFLYROD03-26-2007
P.Burtt I know one thing for sure you have nice looking sisters a pretty little daughter sent us a gorgeous Christmas tree picture, have a wit that is kin to S Clemmans and I would miss you very much if you didn't come by.. :DJH03-26-2007
I resent that... I've never been stabilized in my life. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
Connie ..the trouble is that P.Burtt disappears for a spell as soon as his shrink gets him stabilized. We have to wait patiently till he has another "episode".Bobby C.03-26-2007
My regard for Ohio just grew about 10-fold. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
Daisy, I'm not sure why you think it necessary that I make my points and observation "sans comment"... in fact, I'm fairly foggy about how one makes that happen. How does one go about making a comment "sans comment"? Do you make your points and observations "sans comment", or is it only those points and observations that disagree with yours that should be seen and not heard (well, not really "seen" either because surely THOSE comments should immediately be reassigned to the dungeon of the "Discussion Page".) These Colors Don't RunMr. Goodwrench03-26-2007
Originally from Maine: P Burt and Bobby, If you all ever leave this site it wouldn't be worth reading, everyone has a right to their opinion whether everyone agrees with it or not, at least there is no cussing just friendly banter.There may be a discussion site for it , but not everyone can go there for one reason or another. Why would you get mad at that? As for global warming our earth goes in cycles, hot hotter, cold colder since the beginning of time.Sorry for offending.ConnieOhio03-26-2007
DAISY That's the point exactly. It is no longer science when one continues to tenaciously cling to a scientific notion that has been easily and routinely out-scienced by other theories that actually reflect the data. It is something else... a Cause, a religion. Now, Gore is not a dumb man and I don't think he is just uninformed, and yet he continues to proselytize for his cause. So, indeed, calling his myth a "Convenient Lie" (a perhaps not-so-clever denouncement of his incorrect title of "An Inconvenient Truth") is not political and it's not "throwing wrenches", it is just a simple, informative, observation. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
Flyrod broke the curse..almost Ross Lake Camps photoBobby C,03-26-2007
Our son and daughter-in-law moved to Fort Fairfield last July and we check the weather in Presque Isle and Caribou almost daily.Charles Copeland03-26-2007
FLY I was hoping someone would bring those up... though it's a bit brave of you, especially considering the recent political controversy surrounding Whoopie Pies. It seems that, after eating one, Al Gore's lactose intolerance caused him to make an immediate and fairly noisy contribution to his carbon footprint. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
P Burtt, When you use the term "A Convenient Lie" as a method to discount Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth," then yes, I consider you a 'wrench thrower' (ie, someone who sees the gears turning smoothly and has to disrupt the operation to draw attention.) If you were really just interested in offering up another point of view, then you would have just posted the video site sans comment and let the viewer come to his/her own conclusions.daisymid atlantic03-26-2007
Hey, how about those whoopie pies !!! :DFLYROD03-26-2007
P.S. Daisy, what I seek with "entries like that" is probably close to what you seek with entries about "odd characters", agriculture, and cat pictures... conversations on topics that I find interesting. But I promise, Daisy, in the tradition of graciousness and good manners, that when you next bring up a topic that isn't quite as tastey to my pallette as it it to yours, I won't call you a "wrench thrower". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
DAISY I don't consider offering up topics that I think are interesting a matter of "throwing wrenches", and I don't consider science - real science - to be either political or religious. Nor is science something that should be "deeply personal or emotional". Science is extremely fickle (as it should be): what seems like good, sound reasoning one day is coldly replaced by better science the next. If you find yourself emotionally attached to a certain theory, then you're not being a good scientist, you are being an ideologue (and THAT is where the trouble starts). Global Warming is certainly a topic that can be talked about on a purely scientific basis, as to whether or not the popular reasoning is sound, and it certainly has ties to The County (it IS called "Global" Warming). What term, Daisy, would you rather me call those who espouse the commonly held beliefs as to the causes of Global Warming. I suppose I could call them, "Those Who Espouse The Commonly Held Beliefs As To The Causes Of Global Warming", but TWETCHBATTCOGW isn't an acronym that rolls easily off the tongue. I think I'll stick to "Warmies"... it sounds much more homey and friendly. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
Lately when I get on to Com, I feel like I am in the middle of a good book and can't put it down. Have to check in numerous times of the day just to see what you all are up to. Bobby C. keeps it fun! I don't worry too much what people write, unless it is going to be something that is said that would be harmful or hurtful to someone. One thing is for sure, its never boring.MarilynColchester, Vt03-26-2007
I would like to see this guestbook get back to the way it used to be. A lot of people who used to be on here have decided not to join in much anymore (can't say as I blame them). Bobby C stays on to set things right on track (someone has to).PACbeautiful Tennessee03-26-2007
I have just spent some time reading thru the post and it seems to be the same thing. P. Burtt writes something and the same group of people do not like what he writes. Lighten up people life is to short to get that worked up over nothing.newbie03-26-2007
OK...why do you people get so uptight when someone is passionate about something??? I just dont get it...read it...take it for what it is meant for and move on if you dont agree...whatever happen to free speach???Suerae03-26-2007
Rebecca,Yes we had a nice weekend, We went out to supper, Sat. and then to Campers Paradise for awhile. Sunday was beautiful and sunny, still a chill in the air but feels more like spring. It was great talking with you.Mona03-26-2007
The safe still stands at Cunningham School. I remember Mr. Sawyer used to keep his candybars in there. They were used to pay those students who would use the wire baskets to pick-up litter on the playground. One basket got you half a candy bar, two baskets got you a whole one.JRCPI03-26-2007
Sounds to me like P. Burtt needs a hug. :DMaraveneSarasota03-26-2007
Due to a lack of empirical evidence we are often forced to make our religious and political decisions with our "heart" and "gut." These are deeply personal and emotional processes and don't fare well in forums..or in the format of an attempt at rational thought..In fact zealously pursuing either topic can destroy the existence any fun human interaction faster than "hell" heh,heh. I.E. ..I can choose to smoke, but it is not wise to make a big deal of it around someone who does not. Unless they ask fur a cigarette...in which case I say.."No I can't give you one I would probably be tried for attempted murder." Since science has become the "New Religion"and is mostly not science at all but simply manipulative gibberish, in pleasant conversation .. one should avoid discussing too much of that as well. Bringing such discussion here is kinda like talking biznizz at the Harvard Club..bad manners.Bobby C.03-26-2007
P Burtt, What is it that causes you to continue to throw wrenches under the entry section of COM, instead of under the discussion section? Is it the ensuing interaction that you are seeking? Using generalizations like "warmies" to refer to people who have an interest in the earth's health status is disrespectful, to say the least. But then you have a habit of doing things like that; I refer to your objections to the non-smoking campaign -which you appropriately placed under the discussion section - even though you state that you are a non-smoker. What exactly is it that you are seeking with that type of entry?daisymid atlantic03-26-2007
CALVIN, it was admirable and precious of you to come charging to the rescue of the COM (cute image, too). I am wounded and promise to change my ways. Your insightful admonishment has been all those things you recognized in your posting: painful, torturous, and, um, ridiculous. My Daily Resolution for today was "Make More Friends". Not sure how that's working out. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
So P.Burtt, why do you subject YOURSELF to such pain , torture, and ridicule.. just don't post anything on here if it really hurts you so much I feel bad that it really has affected you so deeply, I enjoy some of your renderings myself but I am happy we have the com I love the site!Calvin03-26-2007
Steve S. and family God be with you in your grief, sorry to read about the passing of your mother..a friend03-26-2007
And that's also not to say that I particularly mind discussions on the simpler things like, well, fiddleheads and whoopie pies. In fact, I enjoy them, like reading them, and think that they are very much at home here on the COM. But that doesn't mean I think it's endearing for others to pull out their wooden stakes and throw up the sign of the cross like I'm the second coming of Barnabas Collins any time I broach a slightly less bucolic topic such as, oh, say the poor science and fear-inducing tactics behind the global warming or 2nd hand smoke agendas. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
Daisy, I more than likely watched the same program. Invite still open! Mona and Tenlee, your weekend go as planned?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK03-26-2007
And, MONA, don't get me wrong. I like Fiddleheads and Whoopie Pies as much as the next Mainer (in fact I made a batch of Whoopie Pies from your recipe and they were terrific... best I ever had). But you have to admit that if a non-COMer was to ask you what you discuss on the COM site, and you said that a full two days of postings concerned the vagaries of Whoopie Pies and forest ferns, you might get an odd look. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
TENLEE I partially agree with you... when Al Gore speaks of the causes of the Global Warming "catastrophe", it IS, indeed, simple, self-serving politics (and not science). So I won't discuss Al Gore's goofy ideas on what may be causing Global Warming (because, as you rightly concluded, Al Gore's notions are really just politically-motivated, agenda-based pseudo-science). But a discussion on the REAL science behind warming trends is not political, it's just science. So, I guess the question is is science also a taboo subject on COM? (I have it as third on my list, but I was less sure of that entry than the first two). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-26-2007
P. Burrt. My answer is # 3 POLITICS Thanks for asking.tenlee03-25-2007
TENLEE No need to correct you... Politics and Religion are #'s (1) and (2) on my list of things not to discuss. Now... the question is, when I bring up the Gore Global Warming Belief System, am I discussing science or religion? And, MONA... you might well be right. You won't be the first or the last to make that observation. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-25-2007
P> Burtt, you acting like a real pain in the butt.Mona03-25-2007
P Burtt I feel no need to add to your list, however, I do believe the Webmaster has put a list of TWO (2) topics not to be discussed here, and they are Religion and Politics. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.Tenlee03-25-2007
Please feel free to add to my list: Things that absolutely cannot be discussed on COM without arrows of scorn being tossed (I threw in the poetic "arrows of scorn" for Arch and Bob since they are fans of "purdy talkin'"): (1) Politics (2) Religion (3) Science Things that pass as exceedingly interesting on COM: (1) Weather (as long s it's not the SCIENCE of weather) (2) Whoopie pies (or various other desserts) (3) Fiddle heads (or flora in general) (4) Nostalgia (especially as concerns brick stuctures and field labor) (5) Windmills (as long as it's not the science of windmills or the politics of wind energy... just, um, windmills) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-25-2007
#18933 Glad to see you put this entry into the "discussion forum" which in my opinion is where it belonged in the first place. thanks.Tenlee03-25-2007
He sure has a way with the verbiage.Arch03-25-2007
Gonna' have to "whack" P Burtt for discussing religion. He's in over his head again..the language iz pretty tho'.Bobby C.03-25-2007
No Arch, you are supposed to listen to the science that better reflects the current data... and the "Gore" science isn't even close. That is ALL that science is - a method for testing theories - and when one theory works better than another it rises to the top and replaces the old one. There are MUCH better theories out there that do a MUCH better job of explaining the data. The point is that the "Warmies" have become more of a religious group than a scientific one. No amount of data can discourage their belief system and those that disagree with them are heretics and should be disregarded and isolated. It is a VERY dangerous precedent to set (much like the "Anti-Smokies"). And before you "err of the safe side", you should keep in mind the very bad things that may result should we indeed follow the far-reaching suggestions that the "Warmies" want us to follow. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-25-2007
PB I guess it depends on which group of scientists you want to listen to. I chose the better safe than sorry group. It is always easier to admit to being wrong than playing catch up if it is even possible in this case.Arch03-25-2007
Sally Jo, the moose is very real, Kim, re 18934, the deer pics you're referring to were taken in front of where I live, but I got one in Ashland today, look close and you should see 19 of them, ......Paul CyrP. Isle03-25-2007
D.G......Can you tell me when the Northeastland Hotel had the "Cafe Rouge" ? Thanks !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-25-2007
Is this a real moose or a taxidermacological specimen? it's eye looks like it's been into the MGD.. :-)Sally Jo03-25-2007
I don't know about gullible, Arch. I just tend to like a little science in my science. The Inconvenient Truth for Gore is that science doesn't back up his hysteria (though I highly doubt that Hollywood will soon take away his Oscars). As for bad teeth, Rebecca, those were some wickedly grusome choppers... probably also due to global warming (at least by the Rules According to Gore). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-25-2007
Dan, thanks for that GREAT photo of Cunnigham School at its best. A little salve for our wounds.MetaPI03-25-2007
RLG, I see the Travel Channel has a series of programs on tonight (at least in my area) about Alaska, so if your ears are burning ... you know who's thinking of you!daisymid atlantic03-25-2007
Yes, Ruth, It is the one and the same. How many Carma's do you know girl? LoL Seen your mom in Oct. She looks great. My email is on its way. :-)CarmaHollis03-25-2007
Quite a few of us Mapletonites here.Arch03-25-2007
#18935-DICK,Yes..I figured you would know them,they are both dear ladies..It's funny, you lived here then Mapleton, and I grew up in Sleepy Hallow Mapleton,now live here! #18939-CARMA- Did you grow up in Mapleton?? IF so.. email me..I'd love to catch up and see how your doing..what cha up to? Hope all is well... take care..Looking forward to hearing from you.. I went by Cunningham school the other day.. I attended Skyway..but still... it was kinda strange seeing that WHOLE building in a rumble... and SO MANY BRICKS JUST waiting to be claimed ~j~ Good LUCK brick collectors!!RuthIsland Falls03-25-2007
Re: global warming. As a bird watcher and someone interested in gardening, I just keep an eye on my own back yard to tell me whether the weather is changing.daisymid atlantic03-25-2007
One last picture DG..that of a solitary brick..laying alone..out in the snow.Bobby C.03-25-2007
Arch.. re Gulliber Everything we read and hear from the information grinders is designed to polarize the peeples and pi$$ em off at each other Both arguments come to us from the same minds..the whole idea iz to separate us from our munny and make us protected cattle. DG..How cum it has always been easier to tear stuff down than to build it. That picture is freaken scary.Bobby C.03-25-2007
I'm very shallow - I came away from PB's videao offering with this. The British in that video have horrible teeth. :eek:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-25-2007
Hey BC Poor PB he probably read Gullible's Travels and believed them also. :rolleyes:Arch03-25-2007
DG, Re 18938...Very evocative photo. I agree with you about the ugliness of razing venerated buildings. For me, however, the attractive and inviting school of our youth was tragically defaced when the windows were bricked up and the stately old structure turned into an ugly fortress. The venerated building I remember with affection was this one.Dan EArlington, MA03-25-2007
Morning COMRick B03-25-2007
Here is a photo from last summer's hot air balloon fest. I took it from my front porch. It was quite an exciting event. Hopefully, we will have great weather again, so we can enjoys views such as these.MarlenePresque Isle03-25-2007
Ruth...Awesome picture! I can tell you love the camera as much as I do and certianly have an eye ;-) How are you doing my friend, long time, no see..I hope Dave is doing better and you both have been in my thoughts :-)CarmaHollis03-25-2007
COMers.... I know that the demolition of Cunningham is now old news, but thought I'd post one more very poignant photo. This one was a lucky shot and seems to represent the sadness and ugliness of razing old, venerated buildings which are so much a part of our growing up. This will be the last photo of that event, I promise......DGPI03-25-2007
Just wanted to correct something I saw in one of the messages. Sylvia Cunningham was married to Richard Squire until her death Nov. 26, 2005. Sylvia was my cousin. Phyllis J. (Chase) Canney :-)Phyllis J. CanneyLisbon Falls, Me03-25-2007
Thanks a lot P. Burtt..there goes all those great jobs watching the ice shelves melt :mad:Bobby C.03-25-2007
Ruth;; that was a great shot from atop May Mt. We moved to I Falls in 1960, from Mapleton. Class of 57 from MHS and claudette class of 57 From PIHS. I know both ladies that you spoke of.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl.03-25-2007
Paul, Where did you take the pictures of the deer? We're going 'cruisin' today... Ashland way,so hope to see a yard! We saw about 40-50 in Monticello yesterday afternoon. Nine was the most we saw in one bunch. Thanks for all the pictures, we sure enjoy them!KimBlaine03-25-2007
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4520665474899458831&q=bbc+documentary+global+warming The above link is for those of you who are interested in science rather than propaganda. If that describes you, then you might want to check out this movie that takes a closer look at the global warming issue (And, no, this movie isn't funded by industrialists (as I know the "Warmies" will immediately claim). In fact, this is a BBC production and the BBC is about as anti-industrial as you get, and the co-founder of Greenpeace is one of it's contributers). Now, this isn't politics, it's just a bit of information to widen your knowlege and perhaps alleviate the anxiety that the "Warmies" hope to instill in you. Still, I expect some of you will try to trash it to the Naughty File. It's a very interesting film, but I am fairly certain Hollywood won't be considering it for an Oscar any time soon, as they did for "A Convenient Lie"... oops, I mean, "An Inconvenient Truth".. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-25-2007
#18930.. The Picture was taken on top of May Mt.(Island Falls) during a Girl Scout hike, thro the trees is Mt.Katahdin :-)RuthIsland Falls03-24-2007
Rebecca,You are so much fun to talk to can't wait to meet you this summer.Mona03-24-2007
DICK DELONG... Just wanted to let you know.. I have spoken to a few ladies I know here in town..and one brought your name up..Barb R....(Lester was her husband)I do her hair for her.. and stopped by her home last week,she was showing me some of her TALENTS!One was her wood carving! Birds..she mentioned you and others would go for lessons to Daniels..also a dear friend of our family, Jerolyn..We moved here in 1996,I'm much younger then my husband :-) I graduated 1980 in P.I...Have a great day! Take care..RuthIsland Falls03-24-2007
Boy is my spelling bad today, the Busch race is about to start and I got in a hurry. Barn & scenicKBSPI03-24-2007
Webmaster the big bsrn that was showing on the senic cam was torn down this week. There it was gone!!!! :rolleyes:KBSPI03-24-2007
Rebecca, Did you see the MUG shot. We really wanted DG to do some air brushing or SOMETHING>Mona03-24-2007
Oooops. Forgot to add that we too wish you could come visit us today!Tenlee03-24-2007
RLG Yep. Still here and still trying to get mom to "take a walk on the wild side" hehehe We have already hit the pool tables today, but soon will hit the store. *wink*tenlee03-24-2007
I couldn't possibly vote a BC entry off. It might be the next chapter in the Saturday morning serial, "The Adventures of South Main Street". BC, You saving the next installment for next week?Dan EArlington, MA03-24-2007
Daisy, I wouldn't dare vote him off, he'd find out, I'd never get a free lunch from him this summer. Yes, Sarah, Daisy share some precious things with us on here.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
To: Daisy 18900....that picture is priceless. I love cats and would never have had any idea one would get in the potty to sleep.. Looks like no water in there thank goodness. :rolleyes:SarahMandeville, La.03-24-2007
Bart, I bet you've gone and done it now. It's only noon for you guys and BC will be off nappin in a bit. Bernice is off and safely across the roadRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
Bobby C - well I never, Bernice does not have horns :p Daisy, I'm not friends with them, I never met them, whooooo? :cool:RLG03-24-2007
Is it a good idea to vote out BC, he may get upset and where would we get the humor then. If he does then the ones that vote his entry off need to set up and fill in untill he recovers from the depression. ;-) :confused:KBSPI03-24-2007
RlG never mind.. I got it! "Put your horns in the air and step away from the car!"Bobby C.03-24-2007
That is BC's next entry, correct, Arch? No matter what the content ... off it goes!! :p You in on this RLG? We need one more to censor him ... how about your vote BC ... you would vote for yourself, wouldn't ya? :cool:daisymid atlantic03-24-2007
RLG.. you got to be kidding! How do you tell a moose, "Move!I gotta go to the grocery!"Bobby C.03-24-2007
Tenlee, that's right your still there. Wish I could visit ya's this eveningRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
Mom and I have to go to the store soon. Its Saturday night, and we are out of Buttermilk!Tenlee03-24-2007
I hope the webmaster has children so they can carry on the crown when he passes. Generations from now will be talking about Paul, Dr G, Randy, Arch, Bobby C, Mona's whoopie's, and there are many more of you on here. They will post old pic's and say great things.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
I excited to share with you all. While it is not unusual for me to have moose overnight, some of which sleep next to my husbands truck, yes, I'm in the garage and his side of it has snowmachine boy toys :mad: Anyway, got side tracked there - if I could get my cats actions on video about this moose laying by the french doors, he is not happy and hurling himself up against the glass growling darting across the tile, of which is really a skid. Now that I am proofing this I think I could have discribed BC after a few buttermilks of Mona's :rolleyes: More on moose Bernice later, ya we in the subdivision have named herRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
Rebecca Are you implying that BC has a multiple personality disorder? ;-) I think you are right it should be pick on BC day in recognition of his many accomplishments. Daisy It takes 4 votes so we are gonna censor BC just for the fun of it.Arch03-24-2007
Arch, a couple weeks ago you stated that with this new voting thing we could find different people to pick on each day :D I vote for Bobby C - boys I woke up excited to get on my favorite place and BC had our guest all twitterpatted :confused: Your posts are always fun loving and I am funnin with you BC. Guest, please note that in each of Bobby C's posts he shows us several personalities. Some days brilliant, some days histerical, some days the man behind the curtain.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-24-2007
EVERYONE - check under the discussions section for an entry by POGO that leads you to one of the nicest videos with picutres by ... you guessed it ... Paul Cyr.daisymid atlantic03-24-2007
BC and Arch, it seems Guest 1099 is not a regular or he/she would know that censoring is a DO IT YOURSELF operation now!! ;-)daisymid atlantic03-24-2007
Ach..BLOT? That went clean thru..Arrrhg..I'm bleedin'!Bobby C.03-24-2007
BC I think that means a blot on your escutcheon. :rolleyes:Arch03-24-2007
I apologize 1099 ..does this mean I don't get your vote? I guess that was one of those Al Gore jokes.Bobby C.03-24-2007
I think your answer is absolutely terrible and it certainly does not reflect nicely for this website. Sorry, if I offended you. Webmaster, please remove my previous quesitons. Thanks.Guest 109903-24-2007
Guest ...1099? Are you a contract worker too? That's what I am. Small whirld! I get a 1099 fur cleaning the toilets at Langley. What do you do?Bobby C.03-24-2007
Does Bobby C still reside in PI? Which one is he in the school photo? It must be you have several cats in PI/Caribou area.....is that why all the cat photos? :confused:Guest 109903-24-2007
Another cat. Puss, by Toby age 5Arch03-23-2007
I hope this is accept as an entry -daisy03-23-2007
Webmaster, Is there any way for you to track how many County folk are in Texas? I know I have seen several before this interaction btwn Arch and Guest in West Texas ... sounds like a good excuse for a gab fest to me ... COMers South !! ;-)daisy03-23-2007
Daisy That would work if there were enough of us.Arch03-23-2007
Arch, are you going to set up a TEXAS COMer gathering?? Sounds like there might be enough folks down there to 'get 'er done!'daisymid atlantic03-23-2007
Guest I am here in North Texas, outside of Fort WorthArch03-23-2007
Guest Arndt's is on the Parkhurst Siding road close to the golf course.Arch03-23-2007
I just watched a show on TV called "Ready Aim,Grill" on an outdoor channel which was taped at Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge. The area looked familiar but I couldn't quite place it. Can anyone tell me where it's located?GuestWest Texas03-23-2007
DG, We did enjoy our visit and your help with Tenlee's glasses. As for the photo, it would take more than air brushing to get 20# off me. It was fun. Thanks, and you've done a good job with the school photos, if you get arrested, some of will bail you out!Mona03-23-2007
Gwen, would that have been the ghost of a teacher ? I would think lots of folks on the other side were watching, wondering when the living are going to get the point that progress is only a word.daisy03-23-2007
I meant true not tre so sorry :oGwen03-23-2007
Is it tre that under the big tree in front of Cunningham house they sited a large woman with a fur collared coat and a floppy hat and glasses (holding) a ruler watching the demolition with tears in her eyes? :-(Gwen03-23-2007
It is now down. :-(JRCPI03-23-2007
View from Third St.JRCPI03-23-2007
View from the parking lotJRCPI03-23-2007
Blake St Side of Cunningham this morningJRCPI03-23-2007
Regarding posts 18859, Amy, and 18867, Tenlee: I totally agree. Too bad those old shoe factories couldn’t be turned into something productive and preserved. Also, wouldn’t it be nice if the old “Jimmy’s Diner” could be restored and revived like it was in the ‘50’s? That was a landmark too. I always stopped there to eat, whatever time of day or night I passed through. Those were the days. Fast cars and fast women, and good food. Who could ask for anything more?Sckeptical03-23-2007
RE 18880 The subjects in the photo were great under the circumstances..DG needs to improve his photo skills or no-one is gonna want to show up. He made me look like Gabby Hayes which I dont..I look like Robert Redford. I recommend the Fuji Finepix F31 fd Digital Camera..and by the way..read the freaken manual.Bobby C.Bobby C03-23-2007
Yes, Brenda, you were older so we never walked to school together. Of course you just had to walk across the road to go to grade school :-) The bathrooms in that building were bigger than my first apartment. Nate, never got a brick from the school. Dad taught me to drive a stick in the back of the school. Now that was too funny as I remember it. Bart, your class was the wildest class as I remember and then came ours. Connie, have you had a cookie today :rolleyes: Tenlee, neither of you needed an airbrushing, It was a great picture.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak03-23-2007
DG - just want to say thanks for the play by play shots of Cunningham. Next best thing to being there. It is quite sad and will seem strange to drive by it when we come home this summer. I went there for 6th grade and transferred to Skyway for 7th the first year they opened. Mona & Tenlee - very nice pix. Paul - those Eagle pixs were something right out of National Geographic!connie c.CA03-23-2007
Mr Cunningham was my high school principal and I also had his daughter Sylvia as a teacher. I remember when she was dating another teacher, Donald Martin and I believe they ended up marrying. Mr. Cunningham was a excellent principal and a very nice person.MarilynColchester, Vt03-23-2007
DG, we had a nice visit with you also. I have a complaint with the mug shot though....YOU FORGOT TO AIRBRUSH! UUgghh! Steve, yes we did both play the French Horn. At least one year, we sat side by side as 1st and 2nd horn. Has been a very long time!Tenlee03-23-2007
DG you need to bring a couple of the town rowdys with you on those missions to create a diversion on the opposite side of the building from where you want to operate. If they get really get fed up with you you will go to the slammer,but you will be a hero and the webmaster will take up a collection to bail you out.Bobby C.03-23-2007
DG, until I saw your mug shot of and Tenlee I realized I hadn't seen her in over thirty years. As a matter of fact, I believe we were in the band together. Tenlee, didn't we play the same instrument? (French Horn)S.BlanchardNC03-23-2007
Mona and Tenlee... Nice visit, thanksDGPI03-23-2007
Mona and Tenlee... Sorry I'm late posting your mug shots, but been busy photographing Cunningham School as it dwindles. Been kicked off the site twice, but got what I wanted. Certain scenes were short-lived are needed recording then. Big guy, too, and wasn't happy with me the second time. He may have to kick me out three times before it's over. Here's a very poignant shot I took yesterday. Your mug shot is next........DGPI03-23-2007
I also graduated from ACI (67) for four tears we tryed to tear it down.KBSPI03-23-2007
RLG and NG I also attended ACI and was very very sad to see it go down.. Many pleasant memories there. I was thinking that my class of 63 was the last class to graduate or maybe one year after that am I wrong I know I am getting older haha When is the next reunion?? I ususally try and get to them.. see yaBrenda03-23-2007
Thank you for the offer to visit, RLG. You never know ... Alaska is a place my husband and I intend to visit in the next couple of years ... following a migration of whales sounds like a special treat. With the wide views that you have from your work place, I can see why you feel at home there ... views like the County! Have a good day. :Ddaisymid atlantic03-23-2007
I appreciate the information Waldo.. I lived in Maine for a little while and I remeber Mr. Cunnngham from PIHS.. so that answered my questions ..thanks.. :-)Sally Jo03-23-2007
Becky, did you get a brick from the old ACI? My only regret is that I didn't get to go through the building before it was demolished. Back on Cunningham, I knew Frank Cunningham from Rotary many years ago. He was as fine a gentleman as I have ever met.NLGScd, AZ03-23-2007
Nate, I agree, my class of 71 was the last to graduate from that old ACI building. What memories. Daisy, I did see that show and I have been on a whale watch. The inlet is just about 5 miles from where I live. The beluga's are very neat to watch when they follow the salmon into the Port of Anchorage. Worked there for 15 years. Come and visit!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak03-22-2007
Mona and Waldo, I understand the feelings about Cunningham being torn down. I felt the same way when my high school, ACI, was torn down in Mars Hill. Not only that, but the town now has a SAD so ACI does not even exist in name. We do have a great reunion every five years of those who attended ACI. Maybe that could be some salve for the wounds. I even remember the John R. Rice meetings held there when I was a lad.NLGScottsdale, AZ03-22-2007
Mr. Cunningham was my high school principal when I graduated in 1964. My brothers and sisters went to school at Cunningham. Sure hate to see it gone. :-(Ellen (Bolstridge) LaVaccareRio Vista, California03-22-2007
Amy and others with questions about why some of us are sad to see Cunningham go and are talking about it. In my opinion, anyone that is at all sensitive to memories of their childhood and teens, might feel that way after attending the school. Also, to me it was a historical landmark in the Star City of the North. My dad was in the last graduating class there when it was a high school (1949), and I attended middle school there (1972). It has been there my entire life. I guess I'd feel sort of the same to watch my home get torn down as far as the memories. I lived in one and only one home my entire life, until I left home to get married. I would hate to see it torn down. Does that make sense to you? I really don't believe any of us are "obsessed" with the demolition, but are interested in the progress, and sharing emotions and information about it. That's why I love this website. It is all about Presque Isle, my hometown. Yes, I am very familiar with Lewiston and Lisbon Street, and totally agree with you regarding many of the buildings there. But, this building was beautiful and not at all an eye-sore. It should have been used for something else, especially at the tune of about $3 Million to tear it down. My 2 cents :confused:Tenlee (Blanchard) DiPierro03-22-2007
Sally Jo, That's a valid question if you didn't happen to grow up in Presque Isle. The building that's being torn down was Presque Isle's high school until 1949, when a new one was finished and this building became an elementary school. Franklin S. Cunningham had been the high-school principal since 1923, twenty-six years by that time. He was a much-appreciated administrator, and the elementary school was named in his honor. Mr. Cunningham stayed on as high-school principal for another sixteen years, retiring in 1965. He was the sort of principal every student ought to have! By the way, where do you hail from? -Hope you enjoy the web site!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-22-2007
How did the Cunningham school become named after that family? did they donate the land or etc? :confused:Sally Jo03-22-2007
Amy, Cunningham School was a long way from being a slum building, it really was a regal structure, and though I had no real connection to it, I will miss seeing it every time I drive down that street. It should not have happened.Mona,03-22-2007
Hello, RLG, I was thinking of you last night, when I watched a program called Blue Planet that followed the whale and herring migrations up to Alaska. Have you ever gone out on a whale watch to see that happen? :-)daisymid atlantic03-22-2007
Imagine there's no cunningham... :-(yknotfraid knot03-22-2007
Webmaster, Passed the info on, her e mail was working ok, so don't know what happened, thanks for your help.Mona03-22-2007
DG, Iknew that Tenlee and I would break your camera.Mona03-22-2007
What is is borderline obsession with the tearing down of Cunningham? Geez, I grew up in the area, lived three houses down from the school for awhile during my adult life, and I fail to see what there is to be so mournful about. Too bad the demolishionists wouldn't come down to Lewiston and take down some of the old eyesores on Lisbon Street along with the falling down portions of the old mills. :rolleyes:Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine03-22-2007
Hi, Chip... Glad to hear from you. Here's a shot from suppertime.DGGPI03-22-2007
Bobby C I got that little dig, you devil :pRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK03-22-2007
Rebecca, Julia, Bobby, appreciate all the comments, all but 3 of the windmills were turning, they don't turn very fast and with bright sunlight shutters speeds are very fast, I did slow one pic down to 1/25 sec and it shows some movement, the eagle was probably a quarter mile from the river.....Paul CyrP. Isle03-22-2007
Meta, I got to know your father real well when he had an office at city hall, also met your mother at some of our functions, very nice people.MonaEaston03-22-2007
Arch I remember Clarence very well. He was such a good man and great to talk with also...Brenda03-22-2007
Bob, you never cease to amaze me!!Metahome03-22-2007
I apologize..I meant the Jackson Pollock Cam.Bobby C,03-22-2007
This picture early this morning on the Toulouse Lautrec Cam upgrade..thanks for donating.. it's marvelous. I think the windmills are turning..slowly..so as not to create enough wind to damage stuff ..camera shutter speed stops them..or they maybe shy or rigged to stop when someone is taking pictures just cause it looks better.Bobby C.03-22-2007
I too, thank Paul Cyr for the photos and appreciative of how often he sends them. Am wondering if the eagle was anywhere near THE river?JuliaYarmouth03-22-2007
Paul, thanks so much for the pictures of the windmills. They do not look like there creating alot of wind today - JOKING, that was for Daisy :rolleyes: The eagles - WOW marvelous picture thanks for sharing.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak03-22-2007
Brenda Do you remember Clarence Archer who worked at Smythes? He was my Dad.Arch03-22-2007
Webmaster Thanks, I'm all set. Not sure why I didn't receive your emails. Weird. Thanks again.Tenlee03-22-2007
Judy, Yes I lived in Presque Isle for a few years, I was born in Mars Hill. I worked for Smythes IGA for about 17 years that was while he owned it. Now Bob Buckly owns it I beleive.Brenda03-22-2007
Tenlee, regarding your membership...I've sent your account information to you twice but keep getting notes from you asking about it. Please verify your email is working correctly. Your account is set up. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-22-2007
Paul, great shots of the Mars Hill windmills today on your email list! A quick update on our Mars Hill Webcam: We're still waiting for the installer to put it up. They are having some networking issues they need to get resolved before the camera can go up. It should happen any week now. Thanks for your patience!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-22-2007
Thks DG for the nooner update of the demo of Cunningham. Nice to include FSC home in background. Good eye!Charles Hanson03-22-2007
OPPS!527 just snuck in there, has nothing to do with laws.MonaEaston03-22-2007
I think I'm correct in saying that the only structure that can be built on the Cunningham site would have to be residential, according to the zoning laws.527MonaEaston03-22-2007
JC.. Thanks for reading. Perhaps whatever someone builds there, it should be called Cunningham Park or Cunningham Place..or something similar.DGP03-22-2007
DG I read your article in the SH yesterday. Mr Cunningham was such a fantastic person, he supported everyone at the high school and made it a point to know everyone by firstname, at least it seemed that way. I was one of those who received quarters from him after home games. The team saved the quarters and purchased a gift for coach Hews. I also remember him purchasing a tub full of watermelon and placing it in our lockerroom after we won the County baseball title down at Houlton. It was waiting for us in our lockerrom when we returned home. There is a picture of him in one of my yearbooks standing out in the snow and cold supporting the cross-country team at a meet. Just a thought. They can build what they want at the Cunningham school site but should reserve an area where a statute of Mr Cunningham could be erected, surrounded by appropriate landscaping.JRCPI03-22-2007
Cunningham as of noontime. Likely to be down early next week.DGPI03-22-2007
The Board is Back up...sorry about that folks. Thanks to Helen for pointing it out to me. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-22-2007
Mona, yes it is soooo sad. However, we have our memories and a lot of our friends that we shared them with so as the song says "They Can't Take THAT Away From me" Fond Memories, Happy Thoughts and Friends...yes, we still have Cunningham School....it LIVES in us.MetaPI03-21-2007
Tenlee and I drove by Cunningham today, there were several cars lined up along third stree with people just watching, it really gives one a sick feeling to see that building destryed.MonaEaston03-21-2007
Hi Brenda, did you live in Maine before moving to Indiana?Judy BirdIndiana03-21-2007
Rotary club could sell the bricks.. at their auction! good idea dana!JH03-21-2007
The bricks from Cunningham could be sent off and engraved with something. They would sell better and more people would be apt to buy one. Just a thought!!OBMO03-21-2007
Okay, okay, BC, with those kind words I take back the posting about coloring your hair; I firmly believe now that the brown is yours and yours alone. Grecian Formula has never found its way into your shopping cart. Sorry.....DGPI03-21-2007
18826 DG Documenting Cunningham DG..Very few of us have the ability to understand or care about the importance of recording and documenting the events of our lives and our times ..All through history it has been a rare few who saved our lazy a$$e$ and preserved those essential references to our past. Thanks. I'm suckin' up for sum votes.Bobby C.03-21-2007
Re: the class pix. It's funny how people look so similar to other people. There's one guy who looks like Woody Allen, another who looks like a mobster from the Sopranos, and another who looks like my daughter's father-in-law. I've heard it said that everyone has a twin somewhere in the world! :-)connie c.Calif.03-21-2007
Dick and Bob Smith were one of the three sets of twins in our 1952 class at PIHS. Dick was always sketching something. He was declared "most artistic" in the class. Since there had to be a girl similarly titled, I got it, although my artistic ability consisted mostly of cartoon figures poking fun at classmates and teachers. Yeah, I was like that. The other twins were Jean and Joyce Foster and Ruth and Roland Smith (no relation to Dick and Bob.) It must have been the water that year! Seriously, someone collect those bricks. Our class is having a reunion in August and I know they would sell well there.EllenFlorida03-21-2007
Waldo..See Wlllard Green there in the front? That is one happy lookin' guy. I been lookin' for a pair of sneakers like that since someone I won't mention (cause they outed me) sent me the picture a few months ago.Bobby C.03-21-2007
Meta... Tell your bro-in-law that if he'd like, I'll make handful of the best demolition photos for him, or better...a CD of those photos. It's funny, but when I go to the demolition site, extremely few are watching on and taking photos. At job closing around 4:30, I expected several to be there photographing the rubble, but I find almost no one. Amazing!DGPI03-21-2007
How many that graduated in PI are still living in PI? How about a nice place to stay while visiting PI area next fall? Any suggestions? Are there any "really nice" places to stay?Guest 109903-21-2007
Meta...I remember your brother-in-law, Dick Smith, very well as being one of my favorite teachers while I was at Cunningham School, many years ago. Of course, I also remember Dick and your sister, Opal, from St. Mary's, while growing up and attending there with my family, though I'm not sure that he'd/they'd remember me. Otherwise, I haven't seen them in years. I've seen Paul Lynch and his wife at Mass in the past few years, along with some of the Underwood family, my friends Cookie and Claudia, and some friends of moms. Hopefully, I'll see your smiling face in August! Do you still sing with the choir?C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs03-21-2007
Re: 18793, Bobby, I think you're right about no gray hair in the class of '59. Here we are back in July 2004, "not worryin' about nuthin'," as you say. Those that appear to have gone gray or white, or to be bald, were wearing wigs, --maybe. By the way, what a pretty little granddaughter!!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME03-21-2007
Bobby,I've had your number for years!! Think Summer '07..hold that thought!Meta03-20-2007
18819 Ya..I was a little shy then..but I told all the other guys I did..yep! See how I am?Bobby C.03-20-2007
To Ellen, Regarding the teachers at Cunningham the same ones were teaching when I was there from 1951 to 1954. I remember Mr. Smith wouldn't let you eat in class but he was sneaking in his desk drawer all day long to nibble peanuts! I also came into Miss Fairweathers class late one day because of a eye appointment and when I leaned forward to ask the girl in front of me what we were doing, Miss Fairweather walked up behind me and wrapped her arm around my neck and bounced me up and down in my seat to get my attention. I swear I would be more than 5'2"s today if she hadn't pounded me in the seat so hard... Also had the same teachers in High School as you and I graduated in 1958. I attended many basketball games and dances at Cunningham. Loads of good memories. Will be strange to come home now and not see the school.MarilynColchester, Vt03-20-2007
Re: post 1881..DG, Dick Smith is standing over my sholder as he is viewing the painting he did in the "little gym. He remembers Nelson Guerette making the scafolding for him to stand on to do the ART work! Also, post # 18763..Opal and Dick (sister and brother in law) are looking over my sholder and seeing the seat in the old gym where they met..Opal said she was sitting there and Dick came over to her and her heart went "pitty pat"...Guess what...it's still going "pitty Pat"...they will be married for 54 years next October. And...if anyone is really interested...Bobby C and I went to our 8th grade dance together in 1955 in what was the Library (stage) ...that's the way it was back in the spring of '55 at the Cunningham Jr. High!! PS Whatever Bobby says...I don't even think I got a good night kiss!!!! Still waiting for summer of 2007 BC!!MetaPI03-20-2007
Nutty weather, huh? ;-)CarmaHollis03-20-2007
Brenda, Where do you live in Indiana? I spent time there when my (then) husband was stationed there in the Air Force, we lived in Columbus.MonaEaston03-20-2007
I had a conversation with DG today, about the last class to graduate from Cunningham,its was June of 49, he agreed that I was right, my former husband was in that class and his sister in the first graduating from the new high school. I had no association to the school except Tenlee addended there in ieghtth grade, but it's terrible to see this land mark reduced to rubble.MonaEaston03-20-2007
Judy, I also live in Indiana moved here 7 years ago and I love to click on the web cam and enjoy reading all the posts of people from everywhere.Brenda03-20-2007
Ellen I sure do remember ushering at the basketball games. We had a lot of fun in those days. We got to see everyone that came to the games. It was sad to see the big hole right where we came in the front door to the gym. My memory might not be right, but I thought that we were the first class to go up to the new high school in 1949. Talk about being intimidated. I do remember all of those teachers. Miss Fairweather especially. She scared us to death before we ever got there. I wonder how we might get one of the bricks, especially from the old gym.DoreenPortsmouth,NH03-20-2007
We left Caribou 42 years ago and we enjoy your webcam. Just like being there.Judy BirdIndiana03-20-2007
ob we just got back after 3 days.vegas is a lot richer now. i am still amazed at all the fuss over the tearing down of cunnigham school.dtphx az03-20-2007
Ellen... There's a million bricks on site for the taking. Those bricks, however, are very ordinary and not marked in any way. The bricks from the older portion of the building are likely to be different. We'll see. Here's a picture of a last reminent of the 1939 gym. That 1939 addition is ready to disappear. Dick Smith painted this and others on the gym walls.......DGPI03-20-2007
DG....just found your message a ways back. Yes, I'd love to attend a COMer's get-together, if it's held during the month of August! I know quite a few of the members, and feel as though I know most of the rest of the folks thru the site. It would be great to catch up with everyone, especially some of the "half-relatives" (like Jeff and Mona)! ha ha You might even manage to get me into your chair; I'm long overdue for new glasses.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs03-20-2007
Doreen, I know you remember when we used to usher at the basketball games. We were so happy to do that. I think we were real show-offs. We remember when Cunningham was PIHS before the new one was built. We were there for 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. In tenth we moved to the new school--1949 I think. We had Miss Fairweather, Mr. Smith, Mrs. McKay, Coach Hanscom, and Mr. Cunningham was our principal there. It is hard to see it come down, but think how old it is! No school in Florida ever lasts that long without being completely rebuilt because of mold, mildew, termites, and poor original construction. I wish we could get a brick. Is there any movement to sell them? It would be a great way to raise money for a PTA or some other group. Lots of us old timers would buy them. Take it on, somebody.EllenFlorida03-20-2007
DT: Where are you at? Is this the week you are in Vegas? Ha!!OBMO03-20-2007
take not talk .... although when I would 'talk' to one of my favorite aunts about my kids behaviors, she'd always say, "you don't know this, but I wished her/him on you." She considered it 'payback' for my behavior in my younger years. :Ddaisy03-20-2007
knick, my theory is this: if we never had to walk through the trials and tribulations of being a parent, then we would not appreciate the opportunity to provide unconditional love to the granddarlings! ;-) Now it is our children's turn to talk the same walk ... life is a series of lessons ...daisymid atlantic03-20-2007
Re: Green stamps... I worked at First National Store (where Smythes is now) back in the summers of 1981 and 1982 and they gave out S&H Green stamps. There was a Green stamp store in Littleton NH back in 1986. Since the one in PI was gone my mother gave me her stamps and I think I "bought" an electric can opener with them. The store closed not long after that. Haven't seen one since and probably never will again. Trivia time What does S&H stand for? Sperry and Hutchinson.eyerunSaco03-20-2007
That really says something about the bunch of us: we would much rather vote on Bobby's highly suspect hair tone than see that snowy mess undermine Spring on Main Street. Paul, you need to post another pic. We're digressing rapidly... :DKBB03-20-2007
What stores had plaid stamps?KBSPI03-20-2007
Not ME Dont like phones, I pay by Pay Pal ;-)Arch03-20-2007
RE Grandchildren: Welsh Proverb Perfect love sometimes does not come until the first grandchild Gore Vidal Never have children, only gandchildren. Lois Wyse If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I'd have had them first. Mary H. Waldrip Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing oldknickWPB, fl03-20-2007
Freaken Arch! He lays down one dumb lousy sentence and gets three positives. Paul gives us a great Main Street Winter photo and gets ONE! Arch..Are you callin' people and paying for votes?Bobby C.03-20-2007
Watching Cunningham come down really brings back many memories. All of the basketball games, dances we went to. It really is heartrenching to see.DoreenPortsmouth,NH03-20-2007
KBB I remember the IGA having green stamps and also a gas station or two. Didn't A & P have Top Value Stamps? (the yellow ones)? I'm sure somebody will set us straight lolTenlee03-20-2007
Is A&P the store that had green stamps? It's going back a ways, but I remember Mom getting gobs of them and lickin' and stickin' those things when I was wee small. And I remember they were, um, green. Judy, It required a lot of rhythm. And sticks.KBB03-20-2007
I am not gonna vote on BCs hair color. At least he has some :DArch03-20-2007
S. Blanchard.. go online.. type in Voscar the Maine Photographer and go to his website you wil be surprised by all he has done! :DJudy H.03-20-2007
Does anyone know if Voscar's photos are in an album somewhere? I would really like to have copies of some of those old pictures.S.BlanchardNC03-20-2007
That's still only two percent of the vote at 200 votes. The real reason is that the guys in the class uv 59 and 60 are a bunch of worthless never-sweats who don't worry about nuthin'and therefore never get grey.Bobby C.03-20-2007
Dan E... I reckon I have no idea when the city widened Main St., but it (city) sure did, by several feet it looks like. On a more serious note......Looks like BC has solid brown hair. Now, understand that he's no spring chicken, like beyond his mid 60's. If ya ask me, he's been messin' around with a bottle hair coloring. Yup, I'm convinced of it. Webmaster....perhaps you'd like to take a poll and get the concenses of whether he dyes his hair or not. I vote "yes" 4 times.......DGPI03-20-2007
18785 Dan E .. Narrow street Yah..but you had ditches to park in. My question is where was Voscar when he took that photo..hanging off of a phone wire?Bobby C.03-20-2007
DG, Thanks for the chronology. When was Main Street widened and sidewalks and curbs installed on both sides of South Main?Dan EArlington, MA03-20-2007
Let me weigh in on whose house was whose. From the corner of Academy where one finds Real and Pat Proulx's Gulf Station, one comes to Dr. Dobson's house then Dr.Griffiths' house (now Governor's). Farther down on the corner of Main and Cedar we find Phil Phair's house. It was in 1957 that Northern Nat'l Bank built beside Phair's house the County's first drive-thru bank. When Phair died in 1965, the bank tore down his house to give more room for the drive-thru. That drive-thru was itself torn down last fall.DGPI03-20-2007
Thanks Dan, that gives me a better idea of what I'm looking at. Apparently, the photo was taken farther south than I thought.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-20-2007
here's a pic of the same road taken this a.m. from the opposite direction, IGA replaced the A&P sign....Paul CyrP. Isle03-20-2007
Jeff, I think that house was Phil Phair's residence. It was later torn down and replaced by a drive-in bank. I believe The Governor's is in the Griffiths house, which is closer to Academy Street.Dan E03-20-2007
Bobby, Main Street seems so narrow!Dan EArlington, MA03-20-2007
Bobby, cool pic (thanks to DG and Voscar too). Is that Sunoco station where the bank is today (Aroostook Federal Savings - corner of Main and Academy)? Or am I confused? The house just beyond it kinda looks like Governors.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-20-2007
A Pic.. Voscar Main Street 1954.. from DG Proving that once there were Elms and an A&P..Bobby C.03-20-2007
Arch..If any of my kids move next to me I'm moving back to the County..that oughta lose 'em. ;-)Bobby C.03-20-2007
Meta Albuquerque..both are at the university there AND raising a child..crazy new age peeple.Bobby C.03-20-2007
Hey BC...what an adorable child. In what part of NM does your son live? Diana (Moran) Davis and Ken live in Riodoso..I went out to vitis them about this time last year. As far as the clothes thing..count your blessings!!MetaPI03-20-2007
Grandkids are GR8 When you get done spoiling them and they get cranky, you can send them home to their parents. ;-) Especially when you have 6 or 7 like we do. 2 blood and 4 or 5 foster.Arch03-20-2007
BC, the grand kids are the coolest things since the 60's.KBSPI03-20-2007
18773 DG This iz what I was doing yesterday instead of posting and drinking burro pi$$. My Son came in frum New Mexico and I baby sitted my new Grand Daughter while they ran up and down the beach doing "the stupid tourist thing" as they called it. Ain't she adorable? I didn't scare her or make her cry even once. Meta looks really good, but I was very disappointed that she was fully clothed.Bobby C.03-20-2007
cj.... Gotta feelin' you'd love to attend a COM get-together. Perhaps it will happen when you're in town next. Hard to coordinate the event because it's impossible that all COMers can be here at the same time, but wouldn't you love it?DGPI03-20-2007
Meta...it was sooo GREAT to see your photo and smiley face on the COM today!! I'd have recognized you anywhere, but most likely in the choir at St. Mary's with Dan Ladner on the keyboard, when I come home later this summer, and I surely hope to see you!! God bless, and be sure DG does his adjustment, as he promised! See you in August, and Sheri & Claudia as well!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs03-20-2007
DG...realize you were just completely overcomed with my dazzeling eye check up today that you just "forgot" to adjust my glasses!! You just couldn't wait to get me on camera so you could flaunt your morning to BC!! Oh well, $14.95 is better than 2 cents..about all that my photo is worth today!! Dane, hope this foolishness doesn't change your mind about coming home in May!!! L/MMetaPI03-19-2007
Meta... I forgot to adjust your cheaters today. Come into the office anytime and I'll finish my job...Haven't heard from BC in the last 3 minutes. Suppose he fell down and can't reach his cerveza, er, his keyboard?DGPI03-19-2007
Meta and I were talking about another COM get-together. She missed the first one, but is eager to attend the second. We decided everyone wants to meet a COM superstar, so we're gonna plan it around your next visit to P.I. But, then...we're not sure if'n you could stand the attention. We'll see, won't we?DGPI03-19-2007
Meta..DG... FANFREAKENTASTIC! You gets the full 14.95!Bobby C.03-19-2007
Meta... BC will go bonkers over your mug shot...believe it. Suppose I'll get the $14.95 he promised me for your photo? Well, maybe $9.95 because it wasn't taken in the boys' bathroom....Shame on him!DGPI03-19-2007
Hey BC...sorry that DG' camera was out having a BLT. This photo certainly needs an air brush! Anyway, keep the memory from 50 years ago and you'll survive!! So...many happy memories of North Main St., Cunningham and PIHS.MetaPI03-19-2007
D G THANK YOU.. it means a lot.. it really reaches deep into the ole' memories and heart okay KBB I have to ask What instrument did you choose.. I a very Inquistive(noseY)..Judith Hardy03-19-2007
Those pictures are very...poignant. I recall exactly where I was sitting with my mother in those very seats when we attended a musical instrument meeting for students and their parents. Mom took me into town to sit through (yet again) a presentation of having another child choosing an instrument “to enjoy for the rest of your life.” Mr. (Dick) Kennison was there, as was Mr. (Dave) Paiva, reps from the instrument rental place… and someone of influence on my musical decision. I will never forget the look of shock on my mother’s face when I made my choice and we walked up those stairs to the exit. I’m not certain my mother ever recovered from that night, but what a good sport and supporter she was with our musical choices.KBB03-19-2007
One more shot of Cunningham as it was left today. This scene will be history tomorrow...DGPI03-19-2007
Here's the good photo. BC knows full well who it is. For you others, it's Meta, one of our frequent COM posters. BC...you owe me a BLT when in town.DG03-19-2007
WOW !!! Didn't realize how emotional I'd feel about seeing the wrecking cranes go at Cunningham! Kinda gives ya a wrenching feeling in the pit of yur gut - like seeing a friend getting beat-up. There's a hundred stories for every student that went through there (That's a LOT of stories). I think of that gym and basketball games and dances - 'scuse me... talk amongst yurselves :-(FLYROD03-19-2007
I have one sad photo and one nice photo to show tonight. First the sad one I just took after work about 1/2 hour ago. Stay tuned for the good one. BC...you'll love the photo which follows. Reckon I get $14.95 for showing it. You'll see....DGPI03-19-2007
snuck up on these 2 early this a.m., looked like they'd slept there for a while....Paul CyrP. Isle03-19-2007
Daisy, No word yet that I know of. I would think it would be on the news, But our local news isn't the best, Maybe Wed. when the Syar Herald comes out.MonaEaston03-19-2007
Mona, glad to hear that he is on the road to recovery. Did a decision ever get made re: dog's future? DG had said the word on the street was that their future was to be limited ... has anything happened?daisy03-19-2007
For those of you who know Galen Smith, he was in church yesterday, I wasn't but my daughter Gail was and she said Galen told them of his ordeal there was some laughter and some tears, He said everyone had been so good to him, but then he said " now everyone in the State of Maine knows how old I am! He has a bandage across his face where they re attatched his nose, but he seems to be doing very well.MonaEaston03-19-2007
I enjoy reading all the little notes on here. Nothing has offened me. I am a member and proud to be. I was born in P.I. never lived there just have family there. I love all the cams. Webmaster has done a wonderful job. I love it when some else puts a web site to review. Oh. the pictures from eveyone are great to see. P.S. Paul my favorites are (I guess that it is you) sliding down the slopes...wonderful shots.. next time try and stay on.. :-) :D :-)Sarah (Sally)Louisiana03-19-2007
18750 DG Was Meta at Cunningham this morning? Did you get a picture of her in the boy's locker room? I'll donate 14.95 and change if you post it.Bobby C.03-19-2007
WM, got to say that while I disagreed with the peer review and still do, it does make this guestbook more interesting, if for no other reason than to see examples of how poorly some folks take a joke. Below is a link to a webcam from our dear old Uncle Sam, not a very interesting picture but one of PI non-the-less. Arch may have posted it some time in the past (is there anything he hasn't) being unable to recall, thought I would post it again. The website also features other webcams used by Uncle in the state, just click home and use the interactive maps. http://www.hazecam.net/micmac.html :D :D :DSPTColorado03-19-2007
JRC, Does that brick have my name on it?! Looks like you could start a money making deal here with another request.....;-)KBB03-19-2007
Gees, Louise. It's like watching something with a morbid fascination. What ever happened to the great old windows that I remember (and the transoms above the class rooms?) They probably had an insulation value of 1...but they sure had character. Glad to see Mr. Cyr in the thick of it salvaging pieces...and memories. I wonder if he found any bathroom stall doors still hanging......KBB03-19-2007
Without surfing through 500 pages.....how do I go about getting a brick from Cunningham (without having my aunt sneak one out under the cover of darkness...which she will not do btw)ShaneAlabama03-19-2007
The floor making its exit...WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-19-2007
Yep, looks like our own Paul Cyr was on the first wave of destruction. Maybe not as exciting as blowing it up like Bobby C. suggested, but exciting none the less! As Paul Stated: "I was drafted by the fair association to remove bleachers from the Cunningham school this a.m., while there I assisted the town with the removal of a piece of the gym floor, entry was made through a large hole in the side of the bldg..."WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-19-2007
Another shot of Cunningham 3 hours later...DGPI03-19-2007
Cunningham lovers... Here's another view of the first strike against the school taken at 8 this morning. Look closely and you'll see that it's the back of the stage. Stay tuned for other photos as the project progresses.... BC......wanna see a photo of Meta from this morning? Beg me...it's worth it.DGPI03-19-2007
This photo shows a forklift coming out through the hole with a section of bleachers. You may be able to see the lights on the fork lift. Notice the Blue curtains at the top of the hole, which were hanging over the stage.JRCPI03-19-2007
At around 8:45 a.m. today I took a photo of the initial demolition of the the wing of the Cunningham middle school. The owner of the company doing the work also retrieved a brick for me.JRCPI03-19-2007
Paul and Bobby C.--I have heard that some elm trees (very few) seem to have a natural resistance to Dutch Elm disease--which makes sense.....especially since that is the natural order (disease resistance) of a lot of living things. In the last 40 years I have lost 5 out of 7 at my place in Castle Hill, but the remaining 2 appear to be healthy. (Crossed fingers).Randy SmithPresque Isle03-19-2007
I would too !! The plague was going strong some 30+ years ago when I first moved to P. Isle, I lived in town and had planted little elm trees, even after treating them they still died, then 11 years ago I built a house on east state street, the back of the lot was littered with dead elm trees which I had to dispose of, all the while there stood one of the nicer elm trees in the area, in fact the only one that big for several miles, there are also some 30-40 little elmers also growing within 500' , for some reason he and his descendants have not been effected by the beetle that carried the virus called Dutch elm disease....Paul CyrP. Isle03-19-2007
Paul... A long time ago in the county there were lots of Elm trees. Then, after years away, I got the word that a big plague hit them and they were all killed. A great sadness overcame me. I would like to hear the story of how Elmer survived.Bobby C.03-19-2007
P Burtt I could not have said it any better... I enjoy so much coming on here which I do often and watch the web cams but also read about what others are saying if I get offended at what some might say then maybe I need to broaden my insight on many subjects. This is a wonderful web site and appreicate all that come on here and talk. These are great people that use this site. Webmaster you are doing a very good job. Thanks for helping me as one who has moved away to capture a little of my past.Brenda03-19-2007
I have to say that I am so far impressed and satisfied by the way the Webmaster is presently "censoring" the entries on the COM... primarily because entries are not really being censored. They are merely being rendered "invisible" if enough people find them disagreeable. And yet the Webmaster has tickled our freakshow gene by keeping those entries fetchingly "available" for viewing by those of us who are a little less delicate. In fact, I find that my curiousity demands that I must immediately click on the "VIEW" button whenever I find those entries that have been voted "Unreadable, Unmentionable, and generally bad for your health" by at least four COM members. It's become sort of like a "Sinners Advent Calendar"... I am driven to peek underneath each day to see what naughty bit of offal a horrid someone has decided to pollute the COM with. It adds a little spice... Wickedly delicious. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-19-2007
I am staying out this fray - for now - I just wanted to tell everyone about an enjoyable movie I just watched on a DVD. It's a Robert Redford moive titled: An Unfinished Life. Morgan Freeman and Jeffifer Lopez also have major roles. No one got naked - no one used the F___ word - just a nice story - hard to find these days.daisymid atlantic03-18-2007
Webmaster I think that this voting thing is the way to go. It is a way for COMERS to voice their opinion without having a lot of entries that no one really wants to read. :-)KBSPI03-18-2007
O Mighty Webmaster, My conclusion is you're too good to the likes of us. Generally, we seem to have the most to say when we have something to fuss at -just look at the number of entries we've generated since this hullabaloo began! This is a most excellent site (little 80's lingo there)and I dare say most of us would advocate you doing what it takes to keep it that way.KBB03-18-2007
Yep, Judy nailed it, Bobby. Good ole Samuel has taken a politically correct beating from those mentioned...or ostensibly, those that represent those mentioned. It turns out that I was not informed of his updated, un-American status. Gees, who knew? However, on the bright side, I was told I would be provided a free burning barrel if I requested one; guaranteed safe and efficient up to 451 degrees...KBB03-18-2007
1st Timer Like BC says you gotta be like a TimexArch03-18-2007
1st timer you need to stay on here and take your lickkin' and keep on tickin'Bobby C.03-18-2007
I like the vote ..It adds to the fun.. but then again .. I'm fascinated by everything including Hurricanes, Blizzards, Earthquakes, Famine and War.Bobby C.03-18-2007
Judy Nah I have never revealed it to her. :DArch03-18-2007
Bobby C. the Mark Twain writings have been banned in some of the schools out this way.. for racial terms and talk of slavery and names given to African American characters in the books, there is quite a list of books some of our grandchildren will never be required to read as we were and the history books are not like we had in school and social studies forget that.. most often all you need to know is where is Wal Mart .. and Taco bell.. one day on this site I saw one of my old Cunningham Social studies teacher's names..Bion Blunt.. he was a very good teacher and I remembered my social studies classes he made them enjoyable.. if anyone thinks this political etc. I will not be offended as I may be inclined in that direction.. Bobby you are enjoyable on here and Arch does Mikki know all those names you have?Judy H.03-18-2007
18721 KBB I saw that KBB..but I ain't commenting cause I'm not impeccably schooled and manicured with a job on the school board and a penchant for thinking everybody should live like me. I never heard a Black an Indian or an uneducated person complain about Clemens tho.Bobby C.03-18-2007
My full name is Archibald Cuthbert McDuff.Arch03-18-2007
John (Guest), Arch who???SandyMidCoast03-18-2007
#18730guest403-18-2007
Sandy and Guest If you think that this guest book is censored both of you should check out the Maine Exile guest book. As you will notice in the following copied from their web site. "Messages from Exile What's your connection to Maine? Were you born here? Where? Why'd you leave ? What do you miss most? Where are you now? Leave a message! Talk! We'll edit for inappropriate content and long windedness." As you will notice the boldface, that also means that it gets posted the next day or so.Arch03-18-2007
I agree with 18726 but can't put a + because I'm not a "voting member". Well put though. Kudo'sTenlee03-18-2007
Sandy and 1st Timer: Whaaaaaaa. You two are really a couple of whiners. The voting thing isn't censorship, it's peer review. Once I sent an editorial into a local paper. They never printed it. I never got bent out of shape and got all mad at them and screamed "CENSORSHIP". Why don't you try writing something worthwhile or go somewhere else and leave us alone? PS. Feel free to block this entry...I won't get mad. Like Sandy's and First Timers, it doesn't belong in the Guestbook. Apologies to Webmaster.Guest03-18-2007
Gwen, Well said, it's been made very clear that political statements have a place and can be discussed away , but not here. As for the people in the county, they are not narrow minded nor are they unfriendely. Just following the Webmasters rules. Mostly these statements are made knowing they will stir up some people, I for onr would like to just let the Webmaster do the censoring if need be.MonaEaston03-18-2007
re 18712: I gladly would have but after reading a lot of the posts I realized I would be donating to censorship.1st Timer03-18-2007
Ellen, the reason P burtt's quotation "probably" was voted off here is it is;political and is for the discussion room not on the web site.. a lot of us have finally learned political or remarks for or against candidates or the big Dubbya belong in the discussion room.. I was a military brat and lived in Maine.. I did not find the people in Maine much different than most places some were reluctant to accept out of staters.. but once they warmed up to you it was as if you were there all your life and they never forget you either you go back and they will welcome you and remember you as if it were only yesterday, and when they say come over for a visit they meant it!GwenSeattle03-18-2007
Amen, Ellen! Who in the world would want to voice an opinion, when that opinion could be judged by just a few and "poof"...... opinion deleted! In most genres that would be called "selective editing". I get a charge out of the "Tell a Friend About Us" link. I would never suggest that a friend subscribe to a "Bully Blog". So far, it is watch what you say about Mencken, road-kill, FAKE road-kill, #43, and then there was the recent blog by a "Guest", wanting to know how many times a blogger's entry is flagged before they get banned? There are no posted rules and regulations, so who the Hell knows? -----Flag Away!!SandyMidCoast03-18-2007
Bobby C, Don't neglect the caveat emptor to Twain: ...if you are black, if you are an Indian, if you are uneducated... I wonder what his chances of being published today would be. Well, unedited, I mean.KBB03-18-2007
Re 18717 Ellen Mencken sucks.. he's too hard to read when yur drinking beer. Mark Twain's OK tho.Bobby C.03-18-2007
West I found it on the internet.Arch03-18-2007
re #18550 - arch, where'd you get the picture of Cat Bus - taken at Burning Man in the Nevada dessert? I am a Totoro fan and someone who has gone to Burning Man four times. I am originally from P.I.westpetaluma, california03-18-2007
I see we have censored Mencken. Who is next -- Shakespeare, Twain? I am sure that we could probably find some diabolic quote from each of them if we looked. Does this censorship say something about the people who frequent the website? It must be those "from away" folks who stoop to the use of the black ball. County people were always as open to ideas as they were to their lovely vistas of fields, mountains, and lakes. It is discouraging to think that freedom of expression is being repressed here.EllenBradenton, FL03-18-2007
Hi all. I'd like you to meet Howard, the King of Cats. Howard is 17 yrs. old and survived an attack by a coyote when he was only a kitten of 6 wks. He's an outside cat who mostly only comes in to eat, drink, and visit, though lately he's been hanging out a little closer to the couch. A true survivor.Wendy LeedyPanama City Beach FL03-18-2007
Looks like we got some freezing rain at the Katahdin Cam location overnight. Hopefully the sun will come out sometime before June and melt the ice away! Or, Bobby could be right, the Mt. may have moved closer. I guess we'll see. :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-18-2007
He you all... the web cam is beautiful ... never bite the hand that feeds ya!Sally Jo03-18-2007
Yah..and also Mount K. is moving at an ever increasing rate. It is now right up next to the cam. This is bad.Bobby C.03-18-2007
Yep, you're right. Care to donate?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-18-2007
Thanks,an upgrade would work wonders for the PI cams,1st Timer03-18-2007
The Caribou Cam can look brighter because it is a different type of camera. A new and improved version with better low-light capabilities. Other factors are differences in the scene itself (direction, lighting, etc).WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-18-2007
Why does Caribou always look soo much brighter than S Main PI ?1st Timer03-18-2007
Hey Lovely....this is a non smoking site!!! ;-)KimBlaine03-18-2007
Yet another cat picture!MarlenePresque Isle03-18-2007
Do you all remember the snow storm March 13th 1993? I am living in Georgia and we were snowed in big time. My relatives in Maine and PA are calling me they could not believe it! What was weird is as I am talking to them they could here the wind and also we had thunder! I believe it was the same storm that the movie was made about Perfect Storm. Am I right?Karen C BeaulieuPowder Springs GA03-17-2007
BIG CAT!!!Arch03-17-2007
Bart, that was pretty special. I'm not sure Bobby C and I should be anywhere together, it could get out of control. I had a pedicure today and feel pretty good that it has warmed to 20 above hereRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak03-17-2007
Meredith..... Thanks. Part 11 coming next week.DGPI03-17-2007
Guest 1099, WE really didn't get that much snow here, about 6", lots of sleet and still getting rain. I remember a 15" snow and blizzard like winds on the first day of April. And a snow storm the first part of May, my mother was cutting seed for planting potatoes and thet didn't plant the whole week, so its never over till its over.MonaEaston03-17-2007
Here another cat PIC. .Rick B03-17-2007
I'd say 9 times out of 10 there's a substantial snowfall up here in April and I remember seeing snow stick as late as May 7th, so I doubt we've seen the last of the white stuff.Judi BMonticello, ME03-17-2007
When was the last time Bobby shoveled snow? Boy, you folks up that way got a lot of snow this weekend. Will this be about the last of it, or do you get snow on into April? I think Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont are the prettiest states to visit in the fall, but I don't think I could handle the winters. Thank you for the webcam, you do excellent work. :-)Guest 109903-17-2007
Vern, I think I left my Speedway sled in the potato house in PI. Today's snow in my woods where I walked my dog this AM was just crusty enough to support his four paws but for me to sink up past the boot tops. The only place it was nice and hard where I could just walk right across the top was in my driveway. Go figure. To answer "the question": I chopped and shoveled until a wonderful neighbor came along with his plow and cleared my driveway in no time. Bobby C, You're back to that "old snow melting faster with new snow on top" theory. Any takers?Harriet (L) BCT03-17-2007
:cool:wes lovelyholden, maine03-17-2007
Regarding today's question, I needed to pick two. lol I have the driveway plowed, but have to shovel the walkway, and shovel out the mailbox....so the answers may not be accurate. Just my 2 cents.Tenlee03-17-2007
They had to cancel the parade because BC and RLG could not be here.KBSSpragueville03-17-2007
Is the St.Patty's day parade cancelled at P.I. :cool:JoeClearwater03-17-2007
DG, That was a great article on Frank Cunningham in the Star Herald. I can't wait for the next "chapter". Thanks for doing that. I agree, some of the history of these wonderful people is dwindling too quickly. Well, it has "overcast" here about a foot but it's been sleeting for the past 6 hours. Now the snow is grainy and packing down the foot thick stuff. I wish it would wash it all away at this point. I want spring so badly! Bring on the mosquitoes, oops I mean, the robins! I have a cardinal outside my window at the feeders right now but no robins in sight. Happy St. Paddy's everyone! :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.03-17-2007
Mona, just pretend you're at the gym working out as you lift and empty that snow shovel! I've done a little roof raking and cleaning off of decks....6-7 ins. of drifting(piled really high against the doors), heavy wet snow crystals as they're still coming down in good shape. This is all to the tune of a cardinal singing from a treetop and juncos waiting to get back on the feeder without me in their way and, of course the turkeys waiting under the feeder for whatever they can scrounge up. I'm thinking Spring!JuliaYarmouth03-17-2007
I just checked the other web cams along Maine coast and further south into Massachusetts. No one looks pretty, folks, if that is any comfort to you. The sun is out here, but the wind is UP again. I think I am more tired of the wind then I am of the cold.daisy03-17-2007
I just had to go clean my car off so the landlord could plow, then I decided to do my deck, thhis is definately work for a much younger person. We have 6 to 7 inches of snow but whats coming down now is like coarse salt, the rain is soon to follow. HAPPY SAINTPATRICKS DAY!MonaEaston03-17-2007
Webmaster, Thanks for the help, its working. I had already tried that and it didn't, but is now.Mona03-17-2007
It's a bummer to see this snow happen like this cause the old snow will be melting a lot faster now..I guess Spring is here. :-(Bobby C.03-17-2007
KBB... Regarding the Cunningham bricks (again): It's highly likely that the original bricks (1922) were made right in A.R. Gould's brickyard across the river (west side of the river). The bricks which were used to build Cunningham's new gym in 1939 were made I know not where.....DGPI03-17-2007
By gosh , you folks sure get a lot of overcast in P.I. What would happen if it snowed ??? Just a little levity folks !!!! I know it's way too early to be serious .RobPort St Lucie,Fl.03-17-2007
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you - wherever you are!!daisymid atlantic03-17-2007
I think a good question for the webmaster's pole should be..... how many times does one person's entry get voted off before they are banned?guest403-17-2007
Interesting info on the Cunningham bricks, DG. So, if they reused bricks that were left from the 1921 fire...how old would those original bricks be? If the bricks are there for the taking, JRC - and you are willing - I'll make it work! If beggars can be choosers (:D), my first choice would be those with markings of the manufacturer or year stamped on them. Then again, if you see the wrecking ball swinging in your general direction, grabbing anything and running like the wind works well, too. As for getting them here? I've carted stranger stuff through the airports. You know, despite all appearances, I have found those security people sure can appreciate a good story... When I head east, I'll bring an extra suitcase. And a pack mule.KBB03-17-2007
To answer somebody's question, gas prices are rising because we have a moron in the White House. Simple. Like him.Craig StoufferPA03-17-2007
This is very interesting... It's 10:30 PM there and it looks as though there is an inch or two on the ground in PI but Caribou hasn't seen a flake. Or that's what the webcams would indicate. Harriet - If the timing is just right there then that rain could make a great crust on top of the snow. It would be great to slide on. You do still have your Speedway sled, don't you? I still have mine hanging in the garage just in case there is a blizzard here. The Kitchen Boss has urged me to donate it to a museum but I have resisted. vhvhOn the Gulf03-16-2007
Well, the snow has started and coming down pretty fast. They have upgraded our 12 inches to 20 inches and I think we will reach that if it keeps coming at this rate. Wind is getting stronger too and by morning it is supposed to be really blowing hard. Our gas is now up to $2.56 for regular now and will probably go higher by Monday.MarilynColchester, Vt03-16-2007
Vern, Jeanne & Sarah, We had a little snow storm here in CT. It snowed all day and by sunset, I measured 7.5 inches in my back yard. It's still snowing and sleeting. I was giggly today as it was coming down. I think I was the only one in this state happy to see the snow, the last of the season I'm sure. I had felt deprived as we did not get snowed in at all this winter. I need to get snowed in at least once a year.Harriet (L) BCT03-16-2007
why are gas prices going up, it is called grEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEd.Connie03-16-2007
Who sez gas is going up?Bobby C.03-16-2007
With all the talk about gas prices, does anyone know why prices continue to rise?Guest03-16-2007
The price of gas in the Houston area is from $2.29 to $2.33 a gallon for regular unleaded, not counting the interstate highway "gougers". Okay, gougers is not a real word... How about "rip-off artists?" Gee, that sounds so politically incorrect. Oh well. I wish I was there to enjoy your Nor-easter as strange as that seems. I miss my friends in the county. Regards, VhvhHouston03-16-2007
Our gas has been $2.39 a gal. reg. (Shell) Exxon higher. Last week it was lower. It is a beautiful day here at this time is is Sunny and 68 perfect weather. A light breeze and no muggies.... :DSarahMandeville, La.03-16-2007
Regarding Cunningham bricks: When the contract went out to rebuild the school in 1922, it (the contract) called for using salvaged bricks from the Dec. 1921 fire. So it was......fully 1/3 of all the required bricks to finish the building were salvaged ones; the rest were imported from Montreal. I have the impression from my research that the Canadian bricks were larger. If you're rumbling around in the rubble and find two different size bricks, than what I think will be confirmed.....DGPI03-16-2007
Maybe the vehicle needed new tires that the owner could not afford, due to high gas prices. This price increase is impacting folks hard and in this area, we are seeing a rise in crime r/t same.daisy03-16-2007
gas was $2,46 in portsmouth nh this morning It started snowing at 1pm in kittery One car off the road between kittery and portland with 6 state trucks salting go figureguest03-16-2007
I went down to Cunningham approximately an hour ago to see if they would let me inside to take some photos. Everyone was gone and the grim reaper had the driveway blocked. I may try Monday. KBB if I get some bricks would you like to pay for the shipping and I will mail them to you. I will have to check with my daughter to see if she would like to go with me. Randy thanks for the comment, I am a lucky lad. Although 'lad' sounds like a term for a younger person, uuuhmmm! Just clearing my throat.JRCPI03-16-2007
Re Gas Prices--- My daughter is going to school in Los Angeles. Two days ago she said gas was $3.45/gal. Ouch. In the Saco/Biddeford area it's about $2.54-2.59.eyerunSaco03-16-2007
I'm glad you asked - I like Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream best !!! :cool:FLYROD03-16-2007
Here's one for the Southpaws (that's a Lefty, for non-baseballers): When a candidate for public office faces the voters he does not face men of sense; he faces a mob of men whose chief distinguishing mark is the fact that they are quite incapable of weighing ideas, or even of comprehending any save the most elemental — men whose whole thinking is done in terms of emotion, and whose dominant emotion is dread of what they cannot understand. So confronted, the candidate must either bark with the pack or be lost... All the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. H.L. Mencken These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-16-2007
Even if you disagree with him, Mencken had a flair: To sum up: 1. The cosmos is a gigantic fly-wheel making 10,000 revolutions a minute. 2. Man is a sick fly taking a dizzy ride on it. 3. Religion is the theory that the wheel was designed and set spinning to give him the ride. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-16-2007
"Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary." H.L. Mencken Sounds like modern times, eh? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-16-2007
DAISY Gene Kelly was amazing. Just an incredible athlete. And "Singing in the Rain" is one of the greatest things ever put on film. I'm looking forward to the interview. He was also terrific as just a straight actor (sans dance), too, as in "Inherit the Wind" where he played the great H.L Mencken (although they didn't use that name... just as they didn't use the real names of Darrow or Bryant) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-16-2007
RE: 18657 entry. WHO are you and WHAT have you done with Bobby C?? Too bad we hadn't taken the HINT back in the 70s, right, BC?daisy03-16-2007
You can check gas prices in Maine at www.mainegasprices.comKimBlaine03-16-2007
I suppose some might find this off-putting, but I laugh to tears every time I watch it (I guess it shows you the level of my humor). You might recognize this guy but, if not, just know he is a fairly popular televangelist. Click on the link below and if you don't laugh you can feel content that you are more sophisticated than I (not that you didn't figure that out already). http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/fartingpreacher.html These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-16-2007
KBB you must be a "visual type person" (as am I). You or for sure your sister would know the other 3 girls that "helped" with the bathroom stall door but I won't mention any names. I don't know if I've ever seen Bill Gerish quite that mad before! Ouch! We also used to watch for the janitor to step out of the "bomb shelter"? or whateve was under the gym, and if he didn't lock it we'd go in there and smoke cigarettes! It was very dark, and I fell once and tore my pants and knee up pretty good. I was so bad! Oh the memories! Oh, and if mom tells anymore stories about me, I may have to start telling some about her! lolTenlee03-16-2007
I thought JRC's daughter is very nice. He's a lucky lad. ;-)Randy SmithTubing Geezer03-16-2007
I'm thinking Fred and Barney's transport is starting to look pretty good... But then again, I've been in places that buying gas wasn't even an option, so I'm not fussing too loudly. Does anyone in the know know if things can be scavenged from Cunningham, i.e. bricks? (or, apparently, bathroom stall doors. How come I can picture that?) I'd love to have a truckload of bricks from the school, but I would settle for a few. (JRC, maybe you or your, um, daughter could salvage some?? I hope you told her that; I bet that would get a grin out of her.) Does anyone know?KBB03-16-2007
What today's kids will face unless some major incident kills at least half the Worlds population. They will be "Out of Gas" If gas prices are influenced by the world supply of oil, what will happen when we run out of oil? The surprising answer is, we probably won't. That doesn't mean that the rampant use of fossil fuels isn't a concern -- they are very harmful to the environment, and dwindling supplies will still cause massive changes in our economy -- but oil will get too expensive to use long before we run out. The world oil supply acts like an asymptotic value, which is just a mathematical term for a value that gets closer and closer to another value, but never actually gets there. In this case, the "other value" is zero, or no oil left anywhere. Why would we never get there? Oil companies start out with the easiest (and cheapest) oil to find and bring to the surface. Once that runs out, they have to find more oil, which might be harder to harvest. As time goes on and the oil supply dwindles, it will get harder and harder ..and more and more expensive... to find what's left. Eventually, it will get so expensive to find and harvest the remaining oil that no one will be able to afford it. The rising costs will force us to develop other energy sources. What you see going on at the pumps iz only the tip of the ice booger.Bobby C.03-16-2007
I noticed on my way to work this morning that gas ranged in price from $2.58 to $2.61 per gallon. I thought that was bad til I saw what some of you are paying. I did hear, though, that the prices are supposed to start going back down. Don't know how true that is. It's been in the mid 80's here but cold front coming through tonight will bring the temp down to 68 tomorrow. Then right back up to high 70's on Monday so it won't last long. I'm not ready for A/C yet.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach03-16-2007
Gwen, Gas is $2.76 in Mars Hill $2.59 in Littleton $2.72 in Bangor all prices are yesterday. Who knows today!KimBlaine03-16-2007
I just saw the County's weather forecast for the next couple of days; it sounds like a BIG storm w/ large accumulations. A few years back, when I was in PI with my Mom, we had planned to drive to Bangor on her b'day on 3/31. Those plans were canceled, when the area rec'd 23 inches of snow! It is a good thing that spring comes in April!! Courage!daisy03-16-2007
P Burtt, I just checked the TCM site for interviews done by Robert Osborne. You were correct, the interview was done in 2000. A couple of interviews pending - Gene Kelly is one and June Allyson is also coming up soon.daisy03-16-2007
Another cat picRick B03-15-2007
DAISY 1990? Really? Holy cow, 17 years ago. I didn't think the interview was that old, but I could be wrong. Was TCM even around then? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-15-2007
what is the price of gas in your neckof the woods.. $2.79 here be staying home more this summer! :-(GwenSeattle Wa.03-15-2007
PBurtt, Betty Hutton may have been one of the first public examples of hyperactivity disorder (dang if I can remember the alpabet soup), 'cause she sure always seemed wired! I believe the interview was done in 1990, which would have meant she was in her 70s. I would like to know how her relationship with her children resolved itself - or if it ever did. The lives we lead ...daisy03-15-2007
DAISY That was a great interview (if it is the same one I saw). Even at the age she was during the interview her energy was astounding, just as it was when she was a star. I really liked Betty Hutton and I didn't realize she had died until I saw your post. Though she seemed unspoiled, she was one of the remaining outposts to the golden age of Hollywood (perhaps she was slightly later, but still closely connected). I'm pretty sure that Olivia DeHavilland and her sister, Joan Fontaine, are still alive. I wish someone would get them in an interview (if they are even talking to each other). I'm sure they have many, many stories that will simply disappear when they are gone. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-15-2007
Mona, they should gift it back to you! :Ddaisy03-15-2007
I already own a piece of Cunningham school, Tenlee and three other girls were swinging on a door in the girls bathroom and it came off the hinges, we had to buy a new door, I guess I should get it for her!Mona03-15-2007
Just finished watching the CMC's interview with Betty Hutton; what a life and career she had! I saw the Greatest Show On Earth at the Braden Theater - who would have guessed that that woman did not have self-confidence?daisy03-15-2007
Here we go again! Just when our huge pile of snow from the last storm was disappearing so nicely, we have another one due tomorrow and that one is due to give at least 12 inches in our area. I heard Maine is due to get snow also. Guess we can expect a few storms before nice weather comes to stay, but I hope not many. I'm ready for flowers and green grass.MarilynColchester, Vt03-15-2007
Knick, the Scenic cam is located on the Niles Rd (South West of town). Arch is correct.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-15-2007
Knick Unless he has changed it, it is in the webmasters house south of PIArch03-15-2007
Can someone please tell me where the scenic camera is located? I thought I knew, but it keeps changing and now I'm really confused. :)KnickWPB Fl03-15-2007
Daisy... Yes, one bite and the dog's out...forever.DGPI03-15-2007
I meant to say 'report' not story.JuliaYarmouth03-15-2007
The AP newswires have picked up the story of Galen and the miserable dogs. It was in our Portland Press Herald this AM.JuliaYarmouth03-15-2007
From BDN today"CARIBOU - There’s a cat overpopulation problem in northern Maine, and a local nonprofit is looking to the community for help to fix it." I guess it is time to include cats in ETHNIC food. (sic) Remember moose population grew and Maine opened hunting season. What would the bag limit be on cats? I can see a secondary market in cat gut. Cheap strings for your fiddle/violin.Rick B03-15-2007
Dave was the "Charlie Hustle" of PI - he left nothing on the field... except patches of his skin! Dave was my little league coach and also PIHS baseball coach with Butch Shaw in the late 70's and early 80's. It was with a lot of his help and tutoring that I was able to pitch a perfect game against Caribou, my senior year at PI. He also guides hunts for deer, moose and bear now.FLYROD03-15-2007
I mostly remember Dave Demerchant from junior high at Cunningham when he played for their baseball team. I and a fellow named Perry who later moved to Washburn were the managers when I was in the eight grade. He was a marvel to watch play.S.BlanchardNC03-15-2007
Amen to that, D.G. Like others on here, I do not understand why someone had to make this decision for the owners of these dogs. In my mind, it would have been an automatic - no other option - sort of decision. Years ago we had a brother & sister from a litter of a cross btwn black lab and springer spanial. We tried our best to keep them penned. We went from a 36" wire fence to a 6' wooden fence; when that did not contain them, we placed a goat fence around the top. The male dog decided he would find another way out and did; he would run and hit the inside of the boards, until he drove one loose enough to escape through. That action caused him to be chained to his dog house inside the fence. On one occasion, the male challenged my husband, when he entered the pen. We came home one night to find out that the pair had escaped from even that entrapment; a neighbor boy who was friends with one of our children, put the dogs back in the pen. The next morning, I took them to the vet to be put down. Possible injury to a human or a dog's life - choice is made!daisymid atlantic03-15-2007
Regarding the two killer dogs: The unofficial word on the street is that the dogs will be put down on Tuesday. Thank goodness.....DGPI03-15-2007
RLG - I'm here, just being quiet 'til now. PBurtt, You know that sometimes I consider you a wrench thrower, a lot of times actually. This morning I learned about another side of you - one who is loyal and loving - nice to meet you!daisymid atlantic03-15-2007
Dave "WHOLE TEAM" Demerchant has/had good baseball talent. I played with Dave during the 70's on mens softball team in PI. Back when I played JV baseball I pitched and in one game when David was a freshman we scrimmaged and with men on base and two outs 3-2 count on David I threw a curve ball. He took for called third strike. What amazed me was I got the curve over the plate. I was known for being wild. Same game Randy Norsworthy came up to plate and coach told me not to throw inside. Well being a bit wild I did get inside and Randy too me deep for HR. Dave was very active in PI mens softball for long time. In 1978 we won State Mens Class B and went to Nationals. I was more of a bench warmer but was on the team. Jimmy Small played hockey and I remember on time at the outdoor skating rink by the PI Stream I was in goal and he hit a slap shot that hit between the pads on my left shoulder. My arm went numb for hours. He will be missedRick B03-15-2007
PB, a precious story, thanks for sharing your memories.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-15-2007
Mona, thanks my dear, and I'll see ya in July? Where's Daisy this morning? See you all are mostly 3 to 4 hours behind me so you have a jump start. Arch, I just want to hear your Armory stories :rolleyes: Good to see you PACRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage03-15-2007
If I remember correctly, Dave Demerchant, Jimmy Small, and Scott Carlin (I believe) all went down to try out with some pro teams. There was a story that goes with those try-outs, but it's not a particulary nice story and, seeing as it is a story based on heresay and moth-eaten memories, I won't retell it here. Jimmy Small has since died not too long ago - very young, very unexpectedly. He was one of my brother's best friends in his youth and, in my family, memories of Jimmy are strong and fond. We talk about him often: he was funny, smart, and a terrific story teller even as a kid. And a fine athlete. I remember Jimmy's father, too; a great guy who I think lives in Florida now. One of my clearest, oldest memories is, oddly, sharing my first bowl of Graham cracker mush with him. I also remember one wet, rainy, muddy afternoon going to visit the Small's and asking Mr. Small if Rex could come in. Thinking that Rex was one of my friends who was waiting politely out in the rain until permission was given for him to come in, Mr. Small said, "Of course!" So I opened the front to the tidy Small home so that my big, drooly, wet and muddy Black Lab could charge in leaving foot prints and slobber throughout the house. Mr. Small just laughed. I suppose a lot of those laughs probably went away when Jimmy did. That's a big light being put out. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-15-2007
I guess Paul isn't going to tell us who this is that somehow decided to abandon the tube and go it on their own.Bobby C.03-15-2007
Rebecca I appreciate the kind words but I guess you will have to step on all my toes. ;-) BC Yuck, not a beer warmer I hope. Lite beer maybe?Arch03-15-2007
Hi Rebecca and all: Actually I do have something to say, but it's not new - I miss living in Aroostook County. I've been in TN going on 17 years now and I miss the county more every day. I've told my sister that I could be happy living ANYWHERE in Aroostook County. I'll try to think of something more to say later. :-)PACNashville, TN03-15-2007
I believe Dave Demerchant is still in PI and has a trophy shop and also coaches for Ashland school.quest03-15-2007
I remember a fellow named Dave Demerchant who was drafted by the Montreal Expos out of high school back in either 74 or 75. I wonder what ever happpened to him.S.BlanchardNC03-15-2007
Ed yes..The county had some pretty good baseball players too..gotta remember those guys were only in the 7th or 8th grade..some of the farm kids could beat a townie pitcher into nightmares.Bobby C.03-15-2007
Rebecca, I find your entries to be a ray of sunshine, you just stay in here and keep us smiling.Mona03-15-2007
BC...I can remember softball games back by that hill @ Cunningham that would involve home runs hit over the school and landing on Third St. and beyond.EdEllsworth03-15-2007
Arch..Is that beer warmer? Or is that jest the best brand for getting good ideas to post?Bobby C.03-15-2007
BC Here's to Yah! :D :DArch03-15-2007
Thomas, Actually Arch has shown a great sign of being a brilliant mind on this site and shared alot of info I was unaware of - if I ever meet him and I find out he isn't I'll step on his toe ;-)Rebecca03-15-2007
SPT, you've been in the cold too long, that sure looked like it might wack a back out of shape :eek:Rebecca03-15-2007
Ya know folks, I've been busy today so I missed alot. I do not know almost any of you on this site - do we agree, but have always enjoyed the banter and love to get after Arch and Bobby C and I would not know them if I fell on them. Most of the time I do not get a response. I'm a very confident person and am not worrying about whether I get a response or not I hope you enjoy when I do engage. Other than that I'll do a PAC - I believe she said she hasn't had much to say lately, but I miss herRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska03-15-2007
I’d like to make a political statement, so I can get a ride on Paul Cyr's Tubing Slide of Death, but by the time I got there the snow will have melted lets vote evrybody off, that would be fair! :D :DSPTColorado03-15-2007
Daisy, You are right, and I've been told the wo subjects that can't be discussed in a group, Religion and politics. I won't do it again in this forum. We have a ggod site and I enjoy all the "Good" banter.And I don't want to join those old geezers on the tubes.Mona03-14-2007
There seems to a pattern on this site. New folks come on - I was one once - and begin making remarks that the Webmaster has said belong under the discussion section (ie, political commentary). I would hardly thing that anyone who comes on this site is not able to reason for her/himself about any topic, but insulting one another or making accusations does nothing to enhance the exchanges btwn us.daisy03-14-2007
Here is one of my favorites, he lives next door. If you really want to see a funny one put comic cat carrier in Google images and look at the cat carrier.Arch03-14-2007
Thomas No sarcasm intended or implied. I was told a bunch of times to take it elsewhere. I was guilty of the same thing only it was me who instigated it instead of just keeping it going.Arch03-14-2007
Rick: Now THAT is a cute pic!RexFort Fairfield03-14-2007
Ok I am home now...Time for another cat picRick B03-14-2007
Huh ..I think young George oughta be allowed to run for another term. That should be worth two rides easy.Bobby C.03-14-2007
Arch, I would be happy to bring this topic to the Discussions forum. Please note that I did not introduce the topic of politics, I merely expanded upon it. However, your reply to me smacks of sarcasm. Could it be beacuse I am unknown to you, while others contributing to this discussion are not?ThomasPresque Isle03-14-2007
SORRY, didn't mean to offend. ThanksConnieOhio03-14-2007
Mona, I'm like you, I vote for the person not the party. This is my opinion if both parties would work for our wonderful country together instead of fighting each other over everything and promising everything under the sun, when they are running for office,then when they get in they forget the promises and do what they want.It doesn't matter what party it is they both do it.ConnieOhio03-14-2007
The next person that brings up politics will be made to traverse Paul Cyr's Tubing Slide of Death ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-14-2007
Can anyone from up there in PI or Caribou give us the name of a nice clean place to stay while visiting the area next fall? Are there any moose roaming around these days? Are we going to be able to see them tear down the school? How much total snow have you had this winter?Guest109903-14-2007
Thomas The answer is please take the discussion to the Discussion forums.Arch03-14-2007
A happy time then.. a little sad now.Bobby C.03-14-2007
Hey everyone, let's try to lighten things up a bit! Name something(s) that made you happy as a child, and name something(s) that makes you happy now! I'll start: When I was a child, I couldn't wait until Christmas, and I couldn't wait until our family went on vacation. Now I can't wait until I see my wife smile, and when we go on vacation!RexFort Fairfield03-14-2007
Mona, I agree with you. What is the answer?ThomasPresque Isle03-14-2007
The liberal media has not influenced me, I think for my self. In my humble opinion the peolpe of the US have no representation at all from either party.Mona03-14-2007
Mona, I think what you meant to say was: "In my opinion, President Bush has shown complete incompetence in fulfilling his duties as President of the United States of America. In addition, it appears that his Presidency has been marred by a complete lack of honesty. I believe that any of the candidates currently running for president would be more competant and more honest than George Bush." Of course, I would add "My opinion is based upon my own views, but admittedly they have been influenced by the extreme bias of the liberal media."ThomasPresque isle03-14-2007
Cunningham update: According to cit councilor, Don Gardiner, the school demolition will begin with a hole into the gym in order to enter and cut out the emblem in the middle of the gym which Dick Smith painted perhaps 20 years ago or so. It'll be saved and stored somewhere I have forgotten. The fold-out bleachers have been taken (or will be taken) and not destroyed. Someone in Caribou has spoken for the backboards. The taking of the emblem is likely to occur this weekend. It'll be my self-annointed job to photograph the event. I'll post 'em....DGPI03-14-2007
Mona, forgive me if I implied that you do not vote. I'm sure you do, seeing that you have strong opinions. I'm merely stating that many Americans gripe about politics but never bother to excercise their freedom to vote.ThomasPresque Isle03-14-2007
Thomas,I vote at every election and I don't follow party lines, I like to vote for the person and if I think they can do a good job, what I meant was that no matter who gets in it should be better than what we have.Mona03-14-2007
Mona, you don't care who gets elected? That is truly sad, but that's how many Americans feel, given the fact that they don't get off their lazy butts to vote.ThomasPresque Isle03-14-2007
OB, I knew you knew? Just wanted to clarify for those who have blinders on if you know what I mean.Rick B03-14-2007
knew exactly what you meant...LOLobmo03-14-2007
Sad to say, but the Grim Reaper arrived today casting its shadow upon the once-alive playground of Cunningham. A certain pall smothers the air.DGPI03-14-2007
OB, Your right about presidents picture hanging in P.O. I mean right now...LOL. :DRick B03-14-2007
Rick B. All Presidents pictures are hanging in the post office if elected to office. It is a government building.OBMO03-14-2007
I thought political statements were not allowed on here? since they are heres my 2 cents worth I don't care who gets elected they couldn't possibly be any more incompetent than what we have or more dishonest.Mona03-14-2007
Yeah,they need to hang next to Mr.(Censored). :-)Guest from Maine03-14-2007
I agree that Hillary Clinton's picture should only be shown in POST OFFICE. :-)Rick B03-14-2007
Ellen, I could not have said it better myself.OBMO03-14-2007
On a lighter note... here is the site where the Main St Holiday Inn in Bangor formerly stood (Until today)!FLYROD03-14-2007
Here you have another of the powerful-jawed family of pet maulers, the Chow-Chow, playfully tugging at a child's toy with their infamous cousin, the Pit Bull. My in-laws had a Chow-Chow that attacked my 2 year old daughter, partcially tearing her ear off and requiring over 70 stitches to re-attach her ear and the back of her scalp. They were befuddled when we wouldn't visit them therafter... BECAUSE THEY STILL HAD THE DOG!!! It was only after the dog "Nipped" at another of their grandchildren that they GAVE THE DOG AWAY to another family, to (I'm sure) maul some other child. Can you tell where I stand on these precious puppies?!?FLYROD03-14-2007
BC I feel the same about those owners as you do. The worst I was ever dog bit was by an ankle biter also. Mona I did not know Maine has a state wide leash law. Here in Texas it is a City by city issue. As we live in an unincorporated area there is no leash law. I used to have several geese and the neighbors dogs got them. I told them that I was gonna get more geese and start shooting dogs. Their answer was if you don't want my dogs on your property, fence it so they cant get in. Needless to say I didnt get any more geese because I didn't want to be known as the neighborhood grump that shoots kids dogs. As it worked out I have the name anyway. That is a story for another time.Arch03-14-2007
Even though I do not agree with Guest who sent in the degrading pictures of H. Clinton, I would not vote to block his opinion. It was out of place, I think, on this website, but censorship is never a good idea. The funny part about that is that he or she probably thinks censorship is okay, just not when directed at him/her.EllenBradenton, FL03-14-2007
Cunningham school is not the only building coming down. The State Armory in Presque Isle is going to be torn down this spring (DG can show this on his web cam) Hedrick's motel is to be removed and reading the Star Hearld, it looks like maybe the rec center in PI will be replaced. :cool:KBSSpragueville03-14-2007
Bobby C. Nope, it doesn't look like a school, it looks like a prison - I bet those windows were changed for energy efficiency without re: to human needs liking day dreamingdaisymid atlantic03-14-2007
Arch 18569.. I've got strong opinions about the mentality of some dog owners and I'm gonna let it go at that cause my opinion involves strong language. "Ankle biters" can get you too ..I was viscously attacked by a pack of wild ones right in the city of Boston. They belonged to some recluse lady who hid out in one of the brownstones by the Commons where I used to sleep on a bench. A cop car was cruising by and they saw the action and tried to help but they shot me in the foot trying to kill one of the dogs I was attempting to kick. My steel-toed Versaces were ruined. Webmaster. Cunningham doesn't look right without the old windows..what good is a school without windows to look out of of during class?Bobby C.03-14-2007
Arch, Maine has a leash law it covers the entire state, as with all laws there are a few people that fel laws do not apply tp them, I find peole in the country let their dogs run free, of course we have a controversy going on re: chaining dogs up it suppose to be cruel, so its better to let them go and chew people up, thank God it wsn't a child.Mona03-14-2007
Mona... I'm surprised! Rotwiellers are terrific dogs. There are not too many "bad dogs"... usually there are just bad owners. It used to be that Dobermans were the "danger dogs", now it's the Pit Bull. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-14-2007
KBS I agree 100% put them down on the spot. No appeal no arguments. It would weed out the dangerous dogs. As you said, a leash law is needed. It will never fly because it would mean a tax increase for everything that it takes to have a dog catcher.Arch03-14-2007
I agree with Arch about the dogs. I am very sorry to hear what happened to Galen but I don't believe the blame should be laid entirely on the dogs. Pitbulls can be raised to be a gentle and loving dog if raised with love and caring. I remember my Mother being bitten badly by a german shepard but was adament that it not be killed or harmed in any way. If you want a eye opener, check out the Animal Planet on your cable t.v. and watch "Animal Precinct"MarilnColchester, Vt03-14-2007
A picture of Cunningham awaiting execution.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-14-2007
Must be a leash law in Mapleton?? If I owned these dogs and had that happen, I would not want the responsibility of having this happen again. I would put them Down.KBSPI03-14-2007
Folks It is not the dogs that should be banned but the asinine owners that train them to be ugly. If you are gonna ban those two breeds now will the ban be extended to English bulldogs,German Sheperds, Akitas, Boxers or maybe all dogs larger than an ankle biter. Again it isn't the dog it is the ^%$@#$# owner that trains the dog. Remember I am a dedicated CAT person.Arch03-14-2007
Re: Galen and I go to the same church, he's alaways around to chat with people, I cried to, its terrible, he goes tp Presque Isle every day and several people out there give him a ride. What I find so heartbreaking is Galen is 66 years old in age but like a child mentally, he had to have been so terrified. Pit bulls need to be band all over the US and Rottwielers( don't know how to spell that). Galen has been staying with his borther If you want to read about it, BDN today.Mona03-14-2007
I am so upset about the attack on Galen. He would never hurt a fly. I remember when he would come into Sonny's Market in the 70's, when I worked there for my Dad. My thoughts are with him. It should be illegal to own Pit Bulls. GRRRRRJamieWichita Kansas03-14-2007
RE 18555 a more than we have nowGuest Again03-14-2007
Daisy Galen went to school in MapletonArch03-14-2007
Love all the cat pictures. I have a 3 legged deaf cat named General Bradley, 14 yrs. old and very special. J.Carter, nice meeting you today out at Nordic with the Spcecial Olympics, what a nice bunch of athletes and so appreciative. I have known your daughter, Robin, for years as I am and old Key Bank retiree. You did a good job with the hotdog rolls. Looking forward to the Spring one at Skyway.SherryPI03-14-2007
Re: Galen Smith - did he graduate from PIHS ? If so, what year did he graduate? Re: comments on candidates - someone please get the hook - enough!daisymid atlantic03-14-2007
D.G.... I would sign any petition outlawing these dogs. I cried when I heard of the attack on Galen. I don't think he has an enemy in the world and trusted everyone. These dogs absolutely should NOT be returned to their owners to be able to perform again. I will also be observing the outcome.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-14-2007
Oooh! The claws are out...! ;-) Holy cat whiskers, Batman...what's the rope for?KBB03-14-2007
Bobby C.--re: 18554. I am pretty sure the consultant fees are meager, because those guys can't stand the income tax. ;-) DG--Why am I not surprised that the concern is for the dogs and not the victim(and future victims)? Must be "old age cynicism"--I caught it when I turned 20. Ellen--Yes she is smart and well educated. But she would be successful only if she had a good reputation and was credible. What is "terrifying" to SOME men is that SOME people think she has(and is).Randy SmithPresque Isle03-14-2007
Randy... Regarding Galen S: The BDN reported this morning that (and I quote), "....court officials would decide whether the dogs CAN BE RETURNED to their owners.......". There's a possibilty that the court officials will allow the dogs to live another day to perhaps tear off some small child's face (or kill). If these officials rule in the dogs' favor, I intend to ferret out the names of those officials and publicize the names......There should be a petition circulating as we speak to outlaw pitbulls and rottweilers in our local communities.DGPI03-14-2007
In re. #18524, "Buddy Holl" picture. The people in the picture look like Dwight Hunter (B.H.) and Marianne Titcomb coming down the sidewalk. Dwight's brother owned the drugstore in the picture. Am I correct? I really dislike the political pot shots being taken at Hilary Clinton. She must be terrifying to men who are less than sure of themselves. She is an "uppity female" for sure, smart, well-educated, and successful. So scarey!EllenBradenton, FL03-14-2007
guest 18555 is what we now have better?dtphx az03-14-2007
RE: Poll Question - The one alley I remember was between the Braden theatre and The Northestland Hotel (Just to the right of the So. Main St webcam). There were friends that would not go there - too clostrophobic! I think it is now boarded-off.FLYROD03-14-2007
My Favorite Cat....not!Guest03-14-2007
Randy If you gotta have an office Horton's would be the place to have it. Business runs on information..years of experience and information in that place..all for the price of a coffee plus whatever the consultant fee is in there these days.Bobby C.03-14-2007
My Favorite Cat These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-14-2007
I'll bet that cat sheds a lot at about 85 MPH.Bobby C.03-14-2007
Two retired State Road farmers in their "office" at Tim Hortons. Ain't life grand? Photo compliments of COM's own Jim Carter(JRC).Randy SmithPresque Isle03-14-2007
My cat pic of the day.Arch03-14-2007
Wow, Paul Cyr, you are becoming FAMOUS or should it be infamous? Those school kids look like they are having a wonderful time. Good for you for hosting them.daisymid atlantic03-14-2007
RLG. I agree with Daisy. You do look great this morning. Keep it up. Ruth:: Its nice to see Island Falls repersented on this site. I lived there for 44 years. The first years on Harding st. and thje last 15 yrs at Pleasant lake. Say hi to everyone for me. I guess that I dont know you.Dick DeLOngBrooksville Fl03-14-2007
Webmaster--Phil is right on with his comments. Great job! Rick B--Liked the cat pictures. Maybe you will enjoy this picture of a little "turkey". :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-14-2007
RLG - I love it when you put your foot in it - and ya look good doing it too! :D Like your sense of humor.daisymid atlantic03-14-2007
I meant to say knowing your pic's will be there. GeeeissshRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-14-2007
Webmaster, you do the best job of censoring. Thank you for your dedication. Judy I'm jealous with wind chill about -20 here today. It makes the brain dull. Paul, I always enjoy opening my email in the morning knowing you'll be there.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK03-14-2007
Michelle The Turkey? or the Turkeys? Home grown "corn"? or " " seeing if my entry gets voted off......guest403-14-2007
:-) Hello Rick,, Things are going ok here, David gets wicked tired.. today he actually came home from work saying,, I'm just so so tired,,course this was after he drove to Fort Kent and back,Wednesday he goes for follow up at Cancer Care of Maine.I don't have your email address anymore.. computer crashed..therefore..Lost all my email addresses..if you wouldn't mind,,send it to me..I'll try to keep you updated on whats going on.take care..love..hugs and prayers..RuthRuthIsland Falls03-13-2007
Rick B - now that is cute!daisy03-13-2007
Webmaster: Everything P. Brutt said about you and your website goes double for me. Thank you for many hours of pleasure enjoying the best hometown site on the web.Native BornHouston, Texas03-13-2007
Ok another cat picture tonightRIck B03-13-2007
PB, thanks very much for the kind words. It's me that should be thanking you (and everyone else on here) for making the site what it is. In reality, I probably get more enjoyment out of it than all of you combined.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-13-2007
WEBMASTER: I hope you take most of my comments VERY lightly, because they are meant to be basically dismissed by you (I know Bobby and Arch do). I don't think I've ever commended you on the amazing job you do with this site, and that is an ungrateful oversight on my part. In truth, I have nothing but praise for the hard work and thoughtfulness that you apply in allowing us to connect (or reconnect) with The County and sometimes even with our past. Your management of the content on the COM has always been fair and diplomatic (even though I may rib you a bit about it). So, whatever you decide with this little "hornet's nest" will be fine by me. I'll presume to speak a bit for others in saying that we all recognize the special nature of this place that you have provided for us and, trust me, we know how much trouble it is to maintain (except for Bobby, who just takes you for granted). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Ron, haven't seen turkeys in P. Isle yet, was quite surprised to see them in Bridgewater....Paul CyrP. Isle03-13-2007
Some of the tom turkeys in my gulley were in full display today.MUST be Spring!JuliaYarmouth03-13-2007
The demolition of Cunningham School has begun. The hard-hats have started on the inside and the school is fenced off. Just when the jaws of death begin the tearing down, I don't know, but will let you know with a photo or two as it progresses.....DGPI03-13-2007
JH, you did not! ;-) Really? I KNOW that you did not take a horsewhip to the robins ... you probably threw some rasins out for them instead. Amazing what the weather is doing around the country. I am glad NOT to be living in the dry areas of California. There are things worse then cold weather & blizzards.daisymid atlantic03-13-2007
Mr. M Last I knew the best place to find the Turkey was on the golf course.. I know they had them all over the place in Va. Not sure about PI... I think that you would be better off looking for them in home grown corn fields.... but they must be there someplace. :confused: :confused:Michelle03-13-2007
Paul Cyr, I was tickled to see that turkeys have migrated all the way to Bridgewater. Have you seen any in the PI area? I have 25 in my yard every day. They like the sunflower seeds that I put out for the little birds. They are so big. There are five toms and they are getting aggressive with each other. Mating season can't be far behind.RonMass.03-13-2007
PB, yeah, the banned entries will still be visible to members and most likely be compiled in another list of their own. Unless they're spam or *really* bad then they will just be removed (by myself).WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-13-2007
Anyone out there interested in hearing what the soldiers have to say re: their medical care can tune into FM 90.5 - C-span radio - they are currently giving testimony.daisymid atlantic03-13-2007
I wanted to mow my lawn today but my mower wouldn't start. She's sick in bed with the flu.GuestWest Texas03-13-2007
Let Webmaster decide what's readable and what's not. His judgment appears to be just fine......DGPI03-13-2007
DAISY.. mowed the lawn yesterday ..had to take my horsewhip to clear the Robins outta the way!! Cats were on break.. used to see lots of wild turkeys out towards Easton back when the PI nursing home opened late 60s we could see them from the dinning room.. Also was that Storer Boone in the picture?Judy HTacoma03-13-2007
Cool pic, Bobby. That's a mighty handsome fellow. What year? It looks to me like he's thinking about penning a song called "True Love Ways". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
P. Burtt...The remove buttons don't work..they are simply a device to identify chronic complainers.Bobby C.03-13-2007
I have an IDEA for the Webmaster... Why not make a NAUGHTY Folder where all the postings that have been voted off the Guestbook can be viewed by those of us who are curious concerning the sick and twisted minds of our fellow COMers, while others who are more pure-minded and innocent - like Bobby - can keep their chaste eyes from viewing such wretched material? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Hmmmmm... I notice that there is a "REMOVE" button even on the WEBMASTER's entries. Verrrrry Interestinck. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Wanna see it again?Bobby C.03-13-2007
Here's a rare picture..I got it from DG. Buddy Holly hangin' out by the Star Herald office.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Why do little girls whine? They wish they were boys, who will grow up to be men (who will occasionally whine)Bobby Riggs03-13-2007
Re What Happenide..Happenide iz a new aborigional drug used to treat cabin fever. Caution: kin cause nosebleeds,the blind staggers, ulcers and open sores. Also can produce disorientation and the inability to spell right.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Bad Joke Time Why do little boys whine? Answer: They're practicing to become men.Sckeptical03-13-2007
Oops... What Happened's posting, I mean. That's the one I vote to eliminate. Poor What's Happening didn't do anything. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
I vote we eliminate "What's Happening's posting. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
What's happened to this site. I think there might be a little cabin fever going around. STOP WHINING!!!what happened03-13-2007
Okay, ARCH... that sounds fun, too. We'll call the game RANDOM KILLING. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
PB Nah lets just all gangup on one person at a time and dump them, no reason just because. :DArch03-13-2007
The winner of COM DARE is the posting that gets the most votes. All ties will decided by an "Vile-Off", in which each of the tied opponents will try to out-do each other with disgusting, horrid postings until one of them causes EVERY member of COM to vote his posting worthy of banishment. Sounds like fun. I'm trying to think of a real goody to start things off... These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
NEW COM GAME IDEA !! The COM version of DARE Each of us should try to come up with a posting offensive enough that 4 others of us will deem worthy of voting off. My entry to follow.... These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Looks like I've stirred up a hornets' nest :-) Daisy, you do have to be a member in good standing to vote. Not a US Citizen though. I can understand people not liking the idea of other members removing their posts. Of course, that's always been the case. They just had to complain to me. If the complaint was valid (and it usually was), it would be removed. I also can't help but notice that no entires have been censored yet. Not even Bobby's. Even the one he asked to be voted off (#18472) is still there. With a few exceptions, I think this process may make it more difficult to censor posts...?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-13-2007
Bobby C., my brother in bondage, I have the pleasure of plucking out other people's eyes to replace my own when I need to do so. I figue I am looking through my 798th pair of eyes at this time. As for the glasses, I do not pay, I take. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.CastroDown South03-13-2007
Heh, heh. The Webmaster has started something!! :p Maybe there should be some MORE RULES - like you have to be a member in good standing before you can vote - oh, AND a citizen of these great United States of America ...daisymid atlantic03-13-2007
Well I guess I misread the question...I'd personally just like the ability to edit a post I previously made due to my incompetance to proofread it the first time. I don't think I need the right to remove everything Bobby C says (for example...no offense Bobby).Jen OuellettePoway, CA03-13-2007
Jeeze Castro how many spare eyes you got? Go see DG he's got some glasses that filter out offensive stuff..it's gonna cost you tho.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Irregardless, I still think it was a good idea.Arch03-13-2007
I can't begin to count the number of times I have read an offensive post and have been unable to sleep through that night, because I am thinking of evil ways to get even with the person who posted the offensive message. Before opening the guest book, I say a prayer to Allah asking him to guard my eyes against offensive posts. If I see something that offends my eyes, I am forced to pluck them out. Evil people: stop writing evil things!CastroDown South03-13-2007
I see I'm gonna have to reset my cookies so I can vote yes 97 times.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Stupid Question Time Is New Brunswick 2 hours behind PI now? Pretty soon, "What a Difference a Day Makes" will mean something. New Brunswick 1/12th on its way in getting there.Sckeptical03-13-2007
BC you have 2 removes and I tell you none of them are me - your too young to be color blind :pRebecca03-13-2007
Young peeple slow down!Bobby C.03-13-2007
Stupid Joke Time The GOOD news is that Spring in on its way and travels North 7 miles per day! The BAD news is that it left Miami Florida yesterday.Sckeptical03-13-2007
I think (so far) the webmaster has done a fine job in deleting entries that should be deleted. If there has to be 4 votes to vote off an entry, by then most of us would have read it anyway. Why bother? Just my 3 cents. :confused:Tenlee03-13-2007
I know what we can do about the deletion process: If four members agree that the deletion process should be eliminated, then they have the authority to delete the delete process.ThomasPresque Isle03-13-2007
I think that it should be voted on!!! Jeff put it in your poll and see what happens.Arch03-13-2007
I like censorship..it forces you to hone yur skills.Bobby C.03-13-2007
I see most of us are not in favor of guests deleting entries here. We don't always like what we read, but in turn we should be free to express our thoughts, it's know as free speech. If we start voting entries off no one will have an entry. The vote button needs to GO!Mona03-13-2007
The only person to remove any posting should be the web master. If all of us are allowed to remove what 'we' don't like you will end up with an empty page! Perhaps a certain number of complaints sent to the webmaster should be the criteria for removal :-)MaraveneSarasota03-13-2007
Good thing I am from Maine Huh! One strike, looks like you got three more and Yer Out!Arch03-13-2007
Whoops.. I been Gonged.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Used to have to be the ultimate hunter to get a wild turkey..now,at least here in the south , they are all over the place..got one swimming in the pool here right now..said he wuz from Texas.Bobby C.03-13-2007
For the young crowd: "Next" For the middle aged: "You ARE the weakest link. Goodbye." And for those slightly older: "Gong!" And for the rest of us: "Out of the Garden with you... and take your wife with you."ThomasPresque Isle03-13-2007
Censorship A novel concept. Should the sensibilities of the many be sacrificed for the free speech of one. I know that free speech is one of our most prized rights, but I think that the democratic right to vote is more important. Also it will be easy to remove spam and any xxx rated junk.Arch03-13-2007
CENSORSHIP RULES :-( :o :mad: :confused:Guest from Maine03-13-2007
Mountain Lions are good at being invisible..they are there tho'. My sister and her husband saw one up at one of the lakes a few years ago. A picture of one would be worth big bucks.. like more than 102.95 and change.Bobby C.03-13-2007
yeah..like that one..OFF the island.Bobby C,03-13-2007
This picture was taken in Bridgewater by Ken Lamb, a friend of Paul Cyr. I was surprised to learn we have Wild Turkeys in Aroostook! I've never seen one. I've also heard claims of Mt. Lions. I don't think anyone has gotten a picture of one of those yet...WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-13-2007
See Y'all thought the old geezers were color blind Huh? Well that shows t go yah BC and I are not color blind :pArch03-13-2007
I went back and read some of my old posts and have come to the conclusion that voting some of them of the island would be doing me a favor.Bobby C.03-13-2007
Gee whiz, everyone complaining about the new deletion process. As Mrs. Clinton can tell you, it takes a village to run a guestbook.ThomasPresque Isle03-13-2007
Geez, after reading the Webmaster's entry my entry is going to seem mundane! ;-) Making us - COMers - responsible for settling our own disputes; now that is a novel thought. It will be an interesting process, WB, you may have created a thoughtful process or a monster ... only time will tell. Anyway, the reason I originally came on was to let folks in the north country know that I have seen a large flock of robins on the move north. Despite the forecast for you this week, spring is on its way. :Ddaisymid atlantic03-13-2007
The Caribou Cam will switch to black and white mode during low-light conditions. This is normal due to the low lux sensor in it. It lets ya see more at night but doesn't look as pretty. Color should return during daylight hours. As for the Removal experiment, I'm hoping it will allow the guestbook to police itself. Members can remove the occasional spam entry themselves if I'm not around. The same goes for political, dead cat or any other kind of entry enough members feel are inappropriate. I haven't decided if this will be a permanent feature or not...we'll see how it works out. I'm sure it will make some people mad, but they get mad when I unilaterally decide to remove an entry anyway. Isn't democracy great? :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-13-2007
I vote it should only take ONE person to vote an entry out, and not FOUR, as it is right now. I mean, why should even ONE person be offended by something on COM, our hometown page. Like we all hope for in our country - with our best Miss America wishes - we should strive that nobody should ever be offended, not even a little. The Crown of Maine webpage should be a "No Offense Zone". In fact, with that ideal in mind and just to be safe, I change my mind... I don't think it should take even ONE vote to remove an entry from the site. We should have a Zero Vote Removal Policy. Once you post it, each entry should instantly be removed before anybody can read it. Imagine how nice, peaceful, and inoffensive a simple, blank screen would be. Utopia. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Glad you laughed, Sally Jo... it's nice to know that what they say about New Englanders is not true about ALL of them: small on humor, big on gripe. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-13-2007
Hi RUTH... How is everyone? Any updates? BOBBY C. I am a big cat fan. Have had hairballs for the last 25 years. Living in suburbia cats are easier than dogs. I guess some folks didn't like the free cat picture. (dead cat along side of road). Oh well :rolleyes:Rick B03-13-2007
Hum, vote to remove a post, not sure how to react to that concept, I suppose that is one way to find out how popular your opinion is. Of course we could all view it as a pure form of democracy, kinda like mob rule except this requires only a small mob! Well I’ve decided… I don’t like it… course this will likely be deleted before 5 folks have a chance to read it anyway. Sort makes you feel like the wicked witch of the west… I’m melting… I’m melting, wait no… I’ve only been voted off the board or is that the island See ya in the funny papers, no pun intended ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)SPTSurvivor Colorado03-13-2007
Hey Rebecca We can gang up on someone different every day. :D Really what some people need is an Ignore button, that way no ones feelings would be hurt because they wouldn't know.Arch03-12-2007
Vote to remove this.. I'm not color blind!Bobby C.03-12-2007
Rick..frum your posts I can't tell much how you feel about cats.. I like my cat ..he don't do nothin' except sleep,eat and hunt.I'm the same way..we get along great. Not a good idea to wake either one of us up. Both of us scare peeple when we are just sleepin'.Bobby C.03-12-2007
The Caribou cam has color in the day light, but has been black and white the last couple of nights.KBSPI03-12-2007
Arch and BC men are color blind you know. My shot of Caribou is in color :cool: I also see a new feature that one can vote to remove entries. Gee how much fun will that be?Rebecca03-12-2007
BC NAH it isnt because you are a republican. I am an independent and it is B&W on my computer also. It is distorted so I think the cam needs to be set square to the glass but that would probably screwup the viewing area.Arch03-12-2007
Our town does snow sculpting contest most every year... and myself and my kids or my girl scout troop usually enter for one.. this year.. I did HUMPTY DUMPTY and won 1st place! Always fun to be a kid again..and I am one of the nuts that LOVE Aroostook County in the WINTER!! just thought I would share the photo of the snow sculpture! RICK,, maybe next year it will be a CAT !!LOL have a great day! Love..hugs and prayers..RuthRuthIsland Falls03-12-2007
How come the Caribou cam is black and white on my computer? Am I turning into a Republican?Bobby C.03-12-2007
This is something that Randy,Paul and DG will never have to worry about. Long Hours at Desk Raise DVT Risk: Study proves Office workers who don't take frequent breaks are more likely to be at risk for a blood clot than passengers on long-distance flights, study finds. pac .. get up and stretch once in awhile.Bobby C.03-12-2007
Thanks, Carma. That was kind of you. :-)SandyMidCoast03-12-2007
Carma is right..I often read stuff on here that I think interesting but don't answer..it's not really a place for E-mail type chat..jest because you may not get an answer doesn't mean your post has not been read and appreciated.Bobby C.03-12-2007
Sandy, try not to take it personally when you get no responses from anyone on here, I usually dont either. Because some of us are not in the same age group; they dont feel they have to or dont know you personally but I have not let it prevent me from replying on here when I feel like it. Thats why the webmaster allows us to sign the guestbook. He is the one who runs the site. Talk to me, ask me anything, and I will be more than happy to talk. I grew up in Mapleton...and you?CarmaHollis03-12-2007
Norma, Can you see the school from your deck ?? Webmaster was looking for a place to set up a web cam, so folks on the site could watch the deconstruction.daisymid atlantic03-12-2007
Meridith -- Cunningham demolition will begin in earnest sometime this week -- they'll be fencing off the area first. It is sad to see the old place going. Since it's almost in my backyard, I noticed how quiet its been there since it closed. I used to sit out on my deck with the dog at noontime and you could hear the kids yelling, bouncing balls and laughing. And now, it's just quiet. I suspect it will start getting noisy again when they start tearing it down. It is sad.Norma J McEnteePresque Isle03-12-2007
Guest I put my photos on the desktop so I can remember where they are, click on Browse above the message box where your message goes click on your photo and Viola.Arch03-12-2007
I know I've seen this before.. but can't find it,, how do you post a photo on this site??thanks in advance...Guest03-12-2007
Hi, Has Cunningham's destruction started yet? Anyone know of a date when it's to begin? Just curious! That tube sliding looked like a lot of fun. Any sore muscles on any of you old geezers? :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.03-12-2007
P.Burtt that was sick!... but I guess I am too cause I laughed ..yo are a clever guy and I bet the mice don't mind a cat like that too!Sally Jo03-12-2007
I'm not sure what you all are complaining about. I picked up one of those free cats some time back and, let me tell you, she is one of the gentlest, most docile creatures I have ever owned. She will stay on your lap for hours, and when you're done you just lay her down on her flat side and she is perfectly content to stay right there on the floor. I don't think I've had to change the kitty litter more than once in all the time I've had her. She never complains to go out, and she's never in heat (in fact, she's usually downright cold). Why, just the other day, her tail fell clean off with nary a peep from the little pew-pew (pew-pew is her pet name because... well, you know). All in all, I think she's the perfect pet. We named her Frankenkitty. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt03-12-2007
Yah that was "yuck" but then I get a kick out of the book 101 uses for a dead cat, go figure! Macabre but funny nonetheless.Arch03-12-2007
RL - I agree with you and previous COMers who thought that entry was in POOR taste!! :-(daisymid atlantic03-12-2007
Enjoyed the "cat burgulars" in the garage. Reminds me of my daughters cat. She refers to it as having a "CATITUDE". For all the cat lovers, including myself, I think the one with "Free cat" was a bit more than I really cared to see. Just my opinion, I'm sure some people got a good laugh from it. I just wasn't one of them! Hope everyone is having a great day !!!!!R. L.FT. Walton Bch. Fla.03-12-2007
Mona---re: 18444. It WAS great fun. That's Paul for you--always something new going on for everyone to enjoy. Break the news gently to my folks--they might be shocked to hear I'm catching up to them. ;-) Rebeccah--You are a great wife to let hubby have fun going "highmarking" with the snowmobile. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-12-2007
Rebecca Nope aint mine, just one I found on the net. Mine is Maine Coon/Angora and bigger than that! ArchArch03-12-2007
I am sorry you don't get a refund.. tell ya what we 're gonna do you know that box on the IRS form that we can all choose wether to donate to the pres. election.. let's start a write in to donate that to all us poor dejected ever owrers (Miss Conant is rotating in high gear right about now) that Never get a bit back no not even a thin fake nickel!.. :DJ>Hardy03-12-2007
Arch, I've seen that cat before, it's your's isn't it?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska03-11-2007
Ok, I've been out all day. Started my BBQ to cook chicken as my old man went out yesterday and today highmarking. The chicken's burnt cause I had to read three pages of which ALL I laughed and almost fell out of the chair about. Loved the cats - ditto Tenlee. I'm not from PI and I think your all great :-)Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-11-2007
Tenlee, I have more but for a later day...RICK B03-11-2007
Tenlee Yes that is a real (humungus) cat.Arch03-11-2007
Randy,If I see your Mom and Dad at coffee tomorrow I'll be sure to mention thier son "the old man. Looked like fun to me and I'm really old.Mona03-11-2007
Arch, is that cat for real? It is huge! Loved all your "cat" photos Rick B, except the "road kill" ewwwwwwwwwy!Tenlee03-11-2007
Sandy It shouldn't and doesn't matter if you are from P.I. As my name implies, I was just curious. My thoughts were that you were NOT from P.I. and I again, was "just curious". *smiles*Just Curious03-11-2007
CAT CAT CATArch03-11-2007
First name "Just", last name "Curious", why in the world should it matter if I'm from PI? Anonymity should work for me as it does you, don't you agree?SandyMidCoast03-11-2007
That's one thing that's really great about being old---people think you're harmless. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-11-2007
First... Rick B., are you nuts? Second, the folks in this guestbook are harmless, sometimes funny, and sometimes interesting -- however, they will ignore a guest like the plague if they aren't interested in what your saying.ThomasPresque Isle03-11-2007
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If you like cats then you will like these pci I am going to postRick B03-11-2007
Mona..Thanks..that's what I should have sed..or something like it. I got a short fuse about sum kinds of stuff.Bobby C,03-11-2007
Sandy, I don't think you make anyone unhappy, but you don't seem to like anything either way. we just can't all be happy with every thing, but we try to take the good with the not so good.Mona03-11-2007
Sandy are you from P.I.?just curious03-11-2007
Re Sandy and old men. Why don't ya try runnin' up the bad side of Haystack with one of us and then post. ;-)Bobby C.03-11-2007
Gwen..I never get a refund..I always owe..I'm gonna scream.."I can't take it anymore!" I'm right in the mediocre range..not rich..not poor.. I'm gonna scream again.."Please help me God..I hate paperwork! I'm beggin the federal reserve to print some more munny.I want to go to Belize". (I can't afford PI.)Bobby C.03-11-2007
At the risk of making some unhappy, I must say that I would much rather get back to Cunningham School and whoopie pies than two pages of old men on sno-tubes and having no interaction or response from other regular contributors....I'm just saying! :rolleyes:SandyMidCoast03-11-2007
DG, Re: 18420 Isn't that big brother's old store on North Main St.?RonMass.03-11-2007
Bobby C. anyime anyone gets you backed in a corner or sets ya off on your jokes the tax issue comes up why areyou NOT doing them.. right now and getting that big job over with and be free of it! get yur $4000 to $6000 $$ refund fly to Maine get on those tubes and glide around with the boys!Gwen03-11-2007
Heh, Heh.. At the risk uv over doing it. Randy iz kinda like the President you can have a little fun with him and it don't hurt him at all.Bobby C.03-11-2007
the kid you took the tube from is coming to help, heh heh....Paul CyrP. Isle03-11-2007
Ahhh! Ooooh! Help!Bobby C.03-11-2007
Paul Carol says Randy is hot..let's send him to the minors..or at least from left field to third base..let him be cool under pressure..we can always bring him back if we need him. Dan.. picture of Modern Cleaners ect.Bobby C.03-11-2007
There's lots of activity at the MidCoast Eagle Cam. Go there...it's a wonderful site that I hope you'll enjoy. www2.briloon.org/ed/eagleSandyMidCoast03-11-2007
Bobby, I was a bit more than 17, thanks anyway....about that Randy Smith going down the slide this weekend !! too bad he bullied some little kid for the tube....Paul CyrP. Isle03-11-2007
Judy, The word on the building behind the Truck Stop sign is "Polarized". Arthur Bennett's business Modern Cleaners was located there. The sign advertised his cold storge facility for winter clothes like fur coats and stuff like that. The Truck Stop sign belonged to Magaw's Gulf station and auto repair shop. Bobby, I sold my baseball collection years ago to a guy in New York. He probably made a fortune. I got chump change.Dan EArlington, MA03-11-2007
Judy ..I want to remind everybuddy that Voscar took these pictures of North Main and gave them to DG ..jest like I want to remind people that Paul Cyr took that picture of Herbie back when he was about 17 years old.(Paul I mean)Bobby C.03-11-2007
Judy Hardy I don't know what the sign says and I ain't gonna mess around with the pic cause I'm supposed to be working on my taxes.. These pictures came from DG..rare as hen's teeth..I think I got one of the Hickey place..not the shop..the house..will look and post.Your dad was a smart man to get Hickey to do the work..real Blacksmith's..Arch knows what I mean.Bobby C.03-11-2007
Bobby C. what does that sign painted on the building on the left say, under where it says Truck Stop, this must be older than I can remember I remember buying the penny candy from Wheaten's while my dad was our at the blacksmith's or welder Mr. Hickey.. probably having a beer I don't know ! anyway just curious as the what that said on that building maybe Arch can fix it up on his PC so we can see it more clearly? thanxJudy HardyTacoma03-11-2007
Can someone fill me in on where Wheatons was located? Was it in Presque Isle? For the life of me, I can't remember the place. Paul, I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of the mountain!MarilynColchester,Vt03-11-2007
JRC.. thinking back I don't think Eddie Wheaton cared wether the store did any business or not. He was always caning chairs in the back and had gold coin collection right next to the penny candy. He could tell a dollar bill from a five..never got to check him on a twenty none of us on Main Street ever saw one.Bobby C.03-11-2007
DG has an origional green Coke bottle with PI stamp on the bottom..I know for a fact...but it's empty..still...that's pretty good. Arch..That son of a gun keeps everything he ever had..never needed money I guess. Dan..as a kid you were a major player in baseball card collecting and in the game if I'm not mistakin'.. wasn't you?Bobby C,03-11-2007
As a kid did anyone collect Coke bottles to get all the different bottling plants. If you remember there was a city name on the bottom of the bottles. I never did get all of them, after I had saved a few the need for money would wipe out my meager collection.Arch03-11-2007
I was one of those good looking boys from Caribou that did get one of those good looking P.I. girls.Wade03-11-2007
When is the Caribou question going to change??Guest from Maine03-11-2007
Bobby, I don't know. Maybe I'd take a coke and peanuts for this -- if it was the old original greenish coke bottle.Dan E03-11-2007
Bobby C. I remember Eddie Wheaton, he also owned a potato house in Parkhurst Siding. A group of us shingled the roof for him one summer. I also remember dumping peanuts in our 6 oz coke and drinking them down. Louie St. Peter is still around, I see him on ocassion when I am out walking. I think Louie got down school when he was in the 8th or 9th grade.JRCPI03-11-2007
Yeh Dan.. if only I had one! How about a Blackhawk comic book and a Superman marble..? Would that and my bank account close the deal?Bobby C.03-11-2007
Bobby, Wheaton's was a great place to buy last year's baseball cards. The gum was unfit for human consumption, but you could get year-old cards in mint condition. I'll trade you a Jack Dittmer for a Jehosie Heard!Dan EArlington, MA03-11-2007
Here's a picture of Wheaton's where us kids and Louie Wilson sat on the steps and ate stale candy bars. Louie taught us how to pour a small bag of peanuts into a cold six ounce coke and drink the mess. Good taste. Great labor saver.Bobby C.03-11-2007
Holy Cripe! You got a bite DD! Whereas I failed..jest like the old days.Bobby C.03-11-2007
Wow, DD, where did THAT come from???MetaPI03-11-2007
Ya, I kinda been hanging back here. This is a delicate subject. tere were a lot of georgous gals in mapleton and those gals still are georgous. But, we Mapleton boys had a lot of competition from ashland, washburn, Presque Isle but especially the fly boy in Blue. I ended up going to PI in the eighth grade, found a pretty little gal and I still have her. I guess everything works out for the best although its still nice to dream isn't it Meta.DDFl03-11-2007
caught this sneaking along the river in Fort last week !! sassquash ?Paul CyrP. Isle03-11-2007
Paul has taken a llama ur something hostage. "The llama (Lama glama) is a camelid, a family that evolved originally in North America 40-50 million years ago. The term llama is sometimes used more broadly, to indicate any of the four closely related animals that make up the South American branch of the family Camelidae: the true llama, the vicuna, alpaca, and guanaco. They were used as a system of transportation for the Incas. Differentiating characteristics between llamas and alpacas include the llama's larger size and longer head. "Bobby C.03-11-2007
ok BC I am four hours behind you and have therefore more time to think of a come back, I'm thinking :cool:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-11-2007
I know I'm buttin' in here RLG..But quit tellin' people they are getting old..Mountains are old..peeple never get old..they don't live that long. I mean.. can you imagine what a pain in the butt we would be if we lived 3,000 years and got smarter every day? Younger people wouldn't have any room to breath. There would be 500,000,127 people in the county alone..one for each potato.Bobby C.03-11-2007
RLG And starting to feel it to. They put on a good show at Big Rock this evening.KBSPI03-10-2007
gee Bart - your gettin' old buddy :pRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-10-2007
Becky I look around alot before I found the one I wanted to spend my life with. We got married in 69 (thats 38 years)and have traveled all the ups and downs.KBSPI03-10-2007
Rebecca You are right, if I remember right there were some rite purty gals back then.Arch03-10-2007
gee Sandy, your right, but I thought it was the glare off my clean french doors. I almost froze to death cleaning them, but the sun being so bright here today made me get to it. Nate, that's why DD's up so bright in the morning then.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-10-2007
BC Fer shame, Fer shameArch03-10-2007
WOW!! Weird happenings on the S. Main Cam. All is bright....but not calm! :eek:SandyMidCoast03-10-2007
Nancy, The property now belongs to my cousin. He started tearing down the house but I think even he was overcome with the memories. The Cars? The "Blue" one was either a Plymouth or Chrysler. Do not know about the other. Becky, if it's after 6 p.m., DD would have been in bed. I agree, otherwise he would have commented on Mapleton. (except he's shy)NLG03-10-2007
Arch..I tried those glasses on Meta when I was a kid..they didn't work.Bobby C.03-10-2007
BC Sorry, beer goggles only. Try these ones for xray.Arch03-10-2007
RE 18366 RBS I'm going to risk getting over exposed here.. I think this has to be the post of the month..Heart warming.Bobby C.03-10-2007
Arch, DD must be sleeping in FL cause he surely would comment on the Mapleton girls. They had some beauties back in your daz Bobby C, just what are you asking about those glasses?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-10-2007
18377 Arch That's so real it's scary..and no doubt the truth. I been there. By 11:30 PM I wuz the handsomest guy visiting Caribou..that's when the fight started.Bobby C.03-10-2007
Arch..are those specs the X-ray ones? That's the only kind I'll give up what I'm usin'fur. Jeeze! great sentence..even had a verb in it.Bobby C.03-10-2007
WHAT??!! Either our webmaster does not put any stock in my unbiased observation (#18267)....or, he perhaps has run out of ideas for questions. Anyway, glad to be back on the subject of rivalry and that we did'nt have to tackle the issues of the Cunningham School or whoopie pies again! :pSandyMidCoast03-10-2007
All this talk about good looking! Well MH had some nice looking ones. I hated those PI girls some of them were gorgeous and alot of the MH boys wanted to go to PI and some of them never came back. I'm refering to my dear friend KBS and his lovely bride :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-10-2007
BC In our old age those regular beer goggles are getting harder on the system all the time. I found these that have the same effect on the vision without all the adverse effects on the constitution.Arch03-10-2007
I sure wish I could be there for all those Mars Hill festivities also. maybe paul will have been there to take some pics to send to us I hope so ...especially of the cardboard races.Brenda03-10-2007
BC You wanted a pic of almost Caribou, sorry I dont have a pic of Green Acres. :D Might what this pic represents be some of the reason for the PI Caribou controversy? ArchArch03-10-2007
JH, with your imagination you could create your own festivities! Indeed, breaking ice cyles off the eaves and sticking them in the snow ... you and Bobby C. must drink from the same well water!! :pdaisymid atlantic03-10-2007
I hope you all realize I am only rattling your chains.. my late husband was from Kansas City Mo, and my now husband is from Tacoma so .. no loyalty to either Caribou or P I. just yanking the chain! Caribou and reindeer are the same aren't they ? wish we were there for all the Mars Hill festivities.. this weekendJH03-10-2007
Altho' I'm from neither Presque Isle nor Caribou,(a "Valley" girl), I could immediately pick-up on that Middle-East type tension. It seems to me that the political debate and the issue of the Cunningham School got way more heated than a li'l ole rivalry reminder. Geeesh! OK, let's go back to the weather or whoopie pies......boring but safe!SandyMidCoast03-10-2007
JH.. with icicles like that around… yur opinion of PI men don't count. You jest want to stay warm. P.S. Webmaster.. This PI – Caribou war will get almost as bad as the political stuff.. Trust me. I'm out.. It can't be won by either side..like the Middle East..it has been there forever.. As Hegel sed.."The best we can hope for iz synthesis." A town called ..Presque Caribou.. Arch .. send me a picture of something that is "Almost a Caribou"Bobby C.03-10-2007
JH, How you can go from "handsome hunks" to "honkin' icicles" in the same breath is beyond me! :DSandyMidCoast03-10-2007
Bobby C. that's not the way it was at all! the best looking guys were in Caribou and we girls went there willing and also Mars Hill some mighty handsome guys there the Fletcher boys etc.. .. and of course the Madawaska and Van Buren guys that was really great that French accent won us over! DAISY.. ya just find some big honkin' ice cicles hanging on the roofs and break them off and stick them upside down and take the picture.. I am sure Paul would have more imagination than that! :DJH03-10-2007
Bobby C, Yessssuh!!SandyMidCoast03-10-2007
Re Presque Isle und Caribou What "ticked" (I prefer another word) me off iz that the guys from Caribou were always trying to steal our girl friends.. I really don't blame them..the best lookin' girls were from PI and Mapleton. It's jest embarassing that they were so freakin' desperate. There you go Sandy..that oughta do it. Be careful what you ask forBobby C.03-10-2007
Nate... Thanks for the note re: your Grandfather's house. But why does everything have to be torn down ? Maybe you could sell it on EBAY !! People will buy anything on there. I am not originally from Presque Isle, but I think it is a shame that the city is taking down the old Cunningham school. I don't call that "progress". It seems as if it could have been used for apts. of some sort, offices, rec center,etc. Lots of parking space. Anyway, I guess it's a done deal. By the way, what make of cars are in the photo ? I remember Dad had an old Packard which I thought could go through just anything.We kids called it " the old snish ". Where that name came from I have no idea. In the winter, Dad would load that up with ice fishing gear and head for SquaPan where he had a camp. He would start from the landing and drive up on the other side of the lake to his camp 4 miles up. If conditions were right, he could sure do some fancy spinning. SCARY to think about now ! In the summer we would all pile in the car on Sunday and head for church. The trunk had a hole in it and by the time we got to church in our fancy duds, we were so full of dust some days it was not funny !! Memories !!!!!!!!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-10-2007
Frank H., Careful!! Methinks I detect a subtle and longstanding residual rivalry re: Presque Isle/Caribou in this blog. Add "Fly-boy" to the mix and we just might see fur fly!!! ;-) C'mon go ahead and liven it up just a bit. :DSandyMidcoast03-10-2007
To highlight on "todays question". I flew over northern Maine about 6 times a month for about 8 years piloting an airliner. Presque Isle quite often depending on the point we went oceanic. Would often call my father on Hardy street, on the SAT phone, to look up at the contrail and wave. He got a great kick out of that. It was a beautiful picture from high altitude. P.I., Portage and all the lakes. Best wishes to allRBSSW MO03-10-2007
Spent 2 years at Loring always had a good time in Caribu.Frank HixenbaughLawrence Pa 1505503-10-2007
I grew up in presque-isle and I can't believe what a difference 25 years makes. All we had when I moved away was zayres and mammoth mart. I would love to come back and visit my old friends, but they are probably all gone somewhere else by now. The town looks beautiful!!!debi (GOOD) yenneindiana03-10-2007
FLASH! That picture of Herbie Inman is a Paul Cyr photo. The pic here is of some kind clandestine research program at Caribou High School in the 50's. It has been posted before but never accurately explained till I got a hold of it.Bobby C.03-10-2007
Rebecca I will do that for you for sure, good to hear from youwade03-10-2007
Wade, if your watching be sure to call your sister in law and tell her I have been a good girl - they worry you know ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK03-09-2007
Nate, It would be weird to have it gone. I know no one complains cause I'd take care of that for sure :rolleyes: Ya know old Russ and I go to lunch sometimes - he is sharp as a whip Bart, be sure you and Nanny join your sister in on the MH action, she has worked hard I'm sure.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-09-2007
Nancy, BC,Becky, Yes, that is my Grandparents house on the Fort Road, such as it is now. I remember good times there growing up. There was a barn, grainery, potato house, etc. My grandfather always drove John Deere tractors. I remember my Dad using the "blue" car to go to my aunt's in MA for Thanksgiving. Even looking inside at the dashboard brings back memories. The house is to be torn down some day. Probably being held together by memories.NLGInterim AZ03-09-2007
Okay, JH, have you joined the crew with this trick photography thing??? How did you get that ice to stand on end??? You been emailing Paul Cyr for tips?? :Ddaisymid atlantic03-09-2007
On my first trip to England we flew out of Boston and came right over the county it seemed so strange, the second time we flew out of Bangor but still came this way. It was awful to fly right by and then have to drive back here.Mona03-09-2007
Trans Atlantic Flight.. does REM aviation count..? :DJH03-09-2007
Here is another famous Celeberty from Mapleton. This is a picture of my copy on 33 1/3 LP. Ebb is still doing parades here.KBSPI03-09-2007
I think I jest had Deja vu all over again.Bobby C.03-09-2007
Nancy, That house is on the Fort Road going north from MH to Easton just before the Smith Road. I used to babysit across the road from that old home. I was lived up the road just before the Easton line. Bobby C, I know you were trying to steal the tires off that car, don't you try to get one over on us :pRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-09-2007
Nancy, That house is on the Fort Road going north from MH to Easton just before the Smith Road. I used to babysit across the road from that old home. I was lived up the road just before the Easton line. Bobby C, I know you were trying to steal the tires off that car, don't you try to get one over on us :pRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-09-2007
Here's a picture of the inside of one of the old cars. Nate Grass knows all about this place I think.Bobby C.03-09-2007
I took the picture a couple of years ago when I was up there..the mountain was right at my back across the road, but I don't remember the name of the road. Here's another one..the house had some kind of aura..I couldn't stop taking pictures. Finalyy Carol called 911 and they came and got me.Bobby C.03-09-2007
Nancy... Ask Nate Grass; He checks in on COM frequently. That photo was his grandfather's place.DGPI03-09-2007
Harriet, Missy was Mrs. Dudley's grand daughter I believe, Hazel worked there a long time, she just may have been off or something.Mona03-09-2007
D.G.... That must be the one. Do you know where in Mars Hill ?? Such a nice picture. Every once in a while when I go to the COM main page, that photo is posted on the right-hand side of the page. Thanks for your info....you do such a wonderful job with everything you have in your archives !! We all appreciate it greatly.Nancy, againP. Isle03-09-2007
Webmaster - I believe I have a couple extras (at camp)... I will make it a point to stop-in and get one your way, possibly by the end of the month.FLYROD03-09-2007
Nancy Dow.. What photo was it you inquired about (2 cars)? At one time NLG posted a picture of his grandparents' place in Mars Hill; it has two old cars in front.DGPI03-09-2007
Mona, What a good-hearted person Hazel sonded like. And baking bread at 90, wow. The person helping when I went to Dudley's in the 70's was a young lady named Missy. She was very pretty and incredibly efficient. Hazel may have been there at an earlier time. Great to hear from you.Harriet (L) BCT03-09-2007
H(L)B, The woman that helped Mrs. Dudley was Hazel Guiggey. She was and is a great cook herself.When my Mother was In the nursing home in P.I. hazel was nearing 90 and she baked bread several times a week and brought in and just went from room to room with it.MonaEaston03-09-2007
D.G..... The photo of the old house w/ 2 old cars parked in the yard (looks like a For Sale sign in front of the cars)....where is that ? Looks so familiar. I can't help but notice how straight the roof is. Could it be Bobby C.'s "bit-more-than-a-trailer" ? Nice !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-09-2007
Flyrod, I'd love to see the pic as I have a camp on Pleasant Lake. Thanks!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-09-2007
RE: Poll question, I've only flown in/out of PI on a commuter plane, but I do have a photo that a pilot took (Who lives where my camp is) of the Mattawamkeag Lake/Pleasant Pond area from 30,000 ft in the winter. Very similar to a google satellite image, only the lakes and hills are white.FLYROD03-09-2007
DC, David, is that you? That family dinner was in fact at Avis (Ma) Dudley's. The occasion was Dad's (Grampy's) birthday. It was 1977, I think. Eight of us "kids", all but Waldo in OR, were there. We gave Dad a birthday card and a plane ticket to fly out to OR to see his number one son. We made the old man cry. It was a dinner I will never forget, as we sang happy birthday and other songs to him in about 25-part harmony with all the additional voices that were there. The food Avis and her one helper cooked was out of this world, as usual. Any time I ate at Ma's, I remember eating my weight in sticky buns and her wonderful salad, before the meal and having to take a walk through the potato field out back to walk it off.H (L) BCT03-09-2007
Hi Kim. Wish we were there to attend the events, especially the old fashioned baked bean supper. Say hello to Pete for us.OBMO03-09-2007
In case I missed it being posted (And in case some out there are interested) the Bangor Daily News website has a webcam set-up, observing the demolishion of the Holiday Inn on Main St in Bangor. :eek:FLYROD03-09-2007
Meredith or Waldo,(or any of the Libby's) help me remember; I was a bit young at the time. Reading about Ma Dudley makes me wonder if that is where we went for a big Libby family dinner sometime in the late 70's to early 80's. I think we were celebrating Grampy's (aka Dad) birthday or something special like that. I remember my mom telling me she was one of the best cooks in all of Aroostook and that I should feel honored. I do remember that the food was good. :-)DCNew Hampshire03-09-2007
Hope some locals can make some of the events going on in Mars Hill this weekend. Here's a list of the events; Mars Hill and Blaine will hold the 7th annual Winterfest this weekend. Friday the Mars Hill Rotary will sponsor a old fashion baked bean supper at the High School cafeteria from 5-7pm. A local talent show is to follow in the gym. Saturdays the St. Patrick's Day breakfast is 6-9am. The Methodist women will have homemade baked goods for sale in the lobby at the school all day. At 9 am a cribbage tournament will be held in the Music room at the High School and the recreation department will sponser a pee-wee basketball game in the gym. FFA is serving lunch starting at 10:30 " Big E Style" baked potato or homemade fries and hot dogs. Coin search in the snow beginning at 11 am. Antique snowmobile rides and horse drawn wagon rides by Chad Putman will be available from 11am to 1 pm. BINGO will beheld in the music room from 12:30pm to 3pm. The Central Aroostook Snowmobile Club will be having a poker run starting at 12pm and returning at 4pm. Following events at Big Rock with the Kardboard Klassic sled race at 5pm. Chicken stew will be available at 5:30. At 6:30 the big air contest will take place. Then at 7:45 a torchlight parade. At 8:15 the fireworks. At 9pm an adult dance will be held with live band Two Far North. Any questions feel free to call my cell...551-5563. Hope to see you!kim03-09-2007
Bobby C.---That birch tree IS nice. It's a good example that sometimes it just takes time for good things to happen. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-09-2007
You guys are a hoot! I don't even know you: have never lived in Presque Isle; (I am a Maineiac) but I love this comic book your writing. You are so funny. :D 527MaraveneSarasota03-09-2007
The fertilizer I used iz organically processed colt45. It kills the weeds and grows the trees and is also an excellent fruit rat and revenoor repellant.Bobby C.03-09-2007
B.C. .....You probably shouldn't have posted a picture of your home as the HGTV cops will want to know where you got the stain for the "beautiful" wood sidin' , the "antique" jalousie winders etc . One of their "exterior" decorators is gonna suggest correct placement of your new couch....and oh ya , by the way , I planted a birch tree in my couch like yours and I must have the wrong type of couch , 'cause it didn't grow like yours did . What kind of fertilizer did you use ?? :D :confused: :-(RobFl.03-09-2007
DG iz right again..my place is a "bit" larger than the average trailer. Sure knows how to spin things don't he ?Bobby C.03-09-2007
I have here in my formerly nicotine-stained fingers a copy of BC's recording, "Louie Wilson Redeemed" by Nuff Sed Enterprises. A great CD, indeed! Dan E...Glad you brought up Louie's name. Did anyone know that BC is a big name in the recording business? A humble person, BC lives in something a bit larger than a trailer in Florida. Don't let him fool you.DGPI03-09-2007
Bootfoot Sounds like a bunch of legislative candidates. :D ArchArch03-08-2007
If you browsed through the more recent entries and noticed names such as Munson,Inman,Doak et al, you would think you might be reading the slate of candidates for city council somewhere.Bootfoot03-08-2007
What's the story about the "tickets" that Herbie handed out? Mind explaning to a newbie?RexFort Fairfield03-08-2007
Ron, I think that the guy's name is Freddie. I don't remember his last name. There was an incorrect rumor that he had been killed by a snowplow while walking along US 1. I've heard that he is in a group home somewhere. He limped but could walk very rapidly in spite of it.Bootfoot03-08-2007
Nancy, I didn't get off the ladder until he left. I don't think that he even knew I was on it. That suited me just fine!!! By the way, for you Caribou folks.....the guy I mentioned always had a radio with him. Does anyone remember him?RonMass.03-08-2007
Bobby C.....Without getting into politics by naming names, that picture you drew kind of resembles a certain female running for President ( I won't say President of what !! )Anon.03-08-2007
RE: L.Wilson A few years ago I started up a recording company naming it LOUIE WILSON PRODUCTIONS. It was to be a subsidary of EARL RIDEOUT ENTERPRISES the main company I started so I could pay myself for screwing around. LW Productions consisted mostly of songs I ripped from old forty fives and albums and posted on the internet. Here is a rough sketch of Louie that I sent to an ad company so I could get a logo printed up. They called back and said it was a bad idea.Bobby C.03-08-2007
Interesting discussion about the "characters" that resided in the P.I. area. Amazing how those "characters" made such an impression - entertaining, educational, and memorable - on so many, despite being considered "odd."daisymid atlantic03-08-2007
I do know that the Historical Society in Washburn has some 'Herbie' things....the picture, a bobsled or two, maybe his whistle and his black book. He must have known every usual license number in Washburn which would give him reason to note any different ones in his little black book. I've heard said that when he needed transportation of a screen door to P. isle he would leave it in the ditch, stop a car with his whistle, get the somewhat hidden door and somehow get on to town with it. The summer that Clint Richardson used to ride to town nearly every day on his bicyle, there was also a rabid-looking fox that seemed to make its way in that direction too. I think Clint was concerned and had the stick to ward of the sick fox. We, my sister and I and all of our kids there at the farm (for our usual week or so at the end of summer)would make up stories as to where they (Clint and or the fox) might be going. Maybe to Winnies or Roberts Store!JuliaYarmouth03-08-2007
DG, First, Earl Rideout. Now, Herbie Inman. If you could come up with a photo of Louie Wilson, you'd have the hat trick!Dan EArlington, MA03-08-2007
Nancy The most fascinating books that Herbie had was the ones that he and his Mom kept. They were all gossip, from who had the first radio or tv to who was stepping out with who and everything in between. I wonder if anyone remembers him hitch hiking with a screen door or a bunch of snow shovels? It was a blast watching him measure an opening for a screen door with a dressmakers flexible tape measure. He very very seldom got it wrong. ArchArch03-08-2007
Ron....did you get off the ladder ?????????????? Reminds me of my sister telling me of the time one of the elderly " pillars" of the church she attended was out mowing his lawn on a warm summer day and dropped dead right there ! As my sister and family were gathered at the supper table that night she knew she had to tell her 4 young children that one of their favorite "old" people had passed away. Things were pretty solemn for quite a few minutes. Then little 4-year-old Adam asked, " Who finished mowing the lawn?". I guess he needed to know The Rest of the Story !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-08-2007
Ed, I agree. That had to be Alan Doak. He was/is harmless but could swear with the best of 'em. There was a guy in Caribou that would go around town swearing a blue streak. One day, I was on a ladder out back of Gary's Appliance store and he came by. He said he was "gonna start the biggest fire that Caribou had ever seen". I was afraid he was going to start it by setting the wooden ladder afire that I was standing on!!! :rolleyes:RonMass.03-08-2007
Thanks for the picture of Herbie ,Brought back lots of memories. He used to stop our school bus in Washburn and give our bus driver a ticket. I also remember a guy who used to ride his bike on Parsons Road..name was Clint Richardson and our mother warned us to stay away from the road when we saw him coming. Talked with my sister Nancy and we remembered other characters who lived down on the end of Parsons Road... wonder what happened to them all?Linda Bull DavisCaswell03-08-2007
Alan Doak..My Mom said he was a good guy but not to listen to him.. said she thought he had Turet's Syndrome er somthing. I listened anyway and I caught it. A lot better than goin' blind tho.Bobby C.03-08-2007
Ed - that name does ring a bell.connie c.Ca03-08-2007
Connie that had to be Alan DoakEdEllsworth03-08-2007
DG - yes that was probably Earl Rideout that I was remembering. I don't remember any of those guys. But there is one guy in P.I. that I remember riding around on his bike and would smoke & swear all the time! That wasn't you wuz it Bobby C.? Just kidding..:-)connie c.CA03-08-2007
DG I need your private E address. Claudette needs another book. At your convienenceDick DeLOng03-08-2007
DG....Thanks a bunch for that photo of Herbie. Just like I remember him ! Wonder what happened to his little "notebook" with all the names of people he gave tickets to. I would never have dared to honk at him because I always thought if Herbie wrote my name in his record book, Dad would find out and I might get a good tongue-lashin ! Then there was Earl Rideout we always used to call Earl Rideout and Walk Back. Don't know why. And how about Georgie Finnemore who rode his bike on Parsons Road and carried a wicked big stick to fend off dogs (and we thought it was to fend off kids too, so we stayed away from the road if we saw him coming.) Silly us !! Julia from Yarmouth....I will save a place on my kitchen wall for Herbie's flyswatter but do I have to wait til you will it to me ??? There my be no such things as flies by that time !!!Nancy,again03-08-2007
DG..How's the book going..has the publisher axed for thier advanced back yet? I'm working on a book myself.I got the first page done. It's called "The Yewbiquitous Adventures of Pepsi Munson". It's a hard job cause I don't know anything about him. Help me out here!Bobby C.03-08-2007
Pepsi Munson iz a hell of a name ain't it? Made for TV. DG strikes again..thanks for the picture. Just lurks in the shadows.. then Zap! Bing! Bam!Bobby C.03-08-2007
Mrs York, who ran Yorks tea room had a son Wilson York. Willwent into the service and was a Pilot. When He got out he outfitted a plane with a tank and flew down on the coast, loaded his tank with Lobsters for the Tea room. Nice and Fresh. That only lasted for one summer, I beleive. Will has had a camp on Mattawamkeag Lake in Island Falls for 20 years or m ore. He is a relative of the Mars HIll Yorks. His career was an airline pilot.Dick DeLong03-08-2007
Herbie Inman in the 1980's or so.DGPI03-08-2007
Connie... Methinks that was Earl Rideout I posted at one time. Earl, Herbie and Booby C. were the famous local trio who kept the town in stitches. Booby continues the tradition. Maybe it wasn't Booby C...perhaps Pepsi Munson. No, Pepsi was a Fort Fairfieled guy. Hmmmmm...DGPI03-08-2007
Not only do I want to see it ..I want to steal it. I'm almost sure it has never been posted. Is it the photo Paul took?Bobby C.03-08-2007
re: Herbie Inman.. DG din't you post a pix of him once before? I think you did.. or perhaps it was some other interesting character.connie c.CA03-08-2007
Bobby, I had taken a portrait of Herbie some 25+ years ago which I think was donated with his hat, whistle and badge to the Washburn historical folks...Paul CyrP. Isle03-08-2007
Randy & BC... If you think I probably don't have a photo of Herbie Innman, you'd be mighty wrong. You should have known. Yeah, I got one.....want to see it?DGPI03-08-2007
I just found an old clipping my Mother had, my brothers and sisters took Mom and Dad to what we know as Ma Dudleys in 1966 for their 40th anniv. It was called the Ox Yoke when it first opened, I had forgotten that, I don't know when it chaned to Ma Dudleys. Re: Herbie Inman he also made the gretest Bob sleds.MonaEaston03-08-2007
DG--I have to ask. Did you ever get a "ticket" from Herbie Inman? If you did, where did you go to pay it? Maybe that question would be a good one for the webmaster's "Question of the day"? (Herbie would write out a ticket to you if you honked your car horn at him.) :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-08-2007
A picture of Herbie Inman would be worth big bucks..like.. way more than 10.95 and change.Bobby C.03-08-2007
Important information...Herbie Inman always boasted that he could make a screen door for a round house! He made the best seed knives in the county and sold plenty of them, I'm sure. In his later years in a nursing home he somehow acquired a heavy duty sewing machine and made very servicable fly wackers from wire coathangers and heavy leather. I have a couple of them...never to part with! I could will you one Nancy! York's in Perth/Andover originally was called York's Tea Room. The attention-getting lady who ran the place was someone to remember, oh yes, the parrot outside in the garden too!JuliaYarmou03-08-2007
Rebecca: SU-R-R-RE Bobby C. put you up to that one! I don't believe you two came out of the cabbage patch like the rest of us, maybe the same pea pod!!!!! Either way, you both make interesting light hearted reading. Have a great day !!!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla03-08-2007
Daisy, I have the photos of the ice harvest that I promised.. will snailmail them to you as soon as you e-mail me your mailing address. mgiggey@maine.rr.comMetaPI03-08-2007
Daisy--re: 18288. Thanks. That one is worth bidding on. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-08-2007
Ok, enough of the below 0 temps and the winds! I may have to go home to get warm! Mom and I have calmed down a bit because I have bronchitis and am on meds...but look out when the meds are gone! Back to the buttermilk for sure! hehehe I do have to add, it is nice being back in the county. Everywhere mom and I go she sees someone she knows, gets a hug or friendly hello.......just as I remember the star city of the north! :-)Tenlee03-07-2007
RLG..everybody knows that shower thing ain't my stuff.. it was a little too bright. ... I did get sprayed once tho.. by one of my kids when I changing his diaper.I don't think it was "kindness". It didn't feel like kindness.Bobby C.03-07-2007
Nancy,You sure bring back some memories, when I was in second grade many many years ago we lived just 4 or 5 houses from Petersons and I was in school with Jalmer Carlson's daughter, and of course being from Washburn, Herbie Inman Lived just up the street from us, I was scared to death of him. And I totally agree with you, the county has all any one needs.MonaEaston03-07-2007
Bobby C.....If I were going to Perth-Andover I would turn right. Now that I know where Perth-Amboy, New Jersey is I know that I need to turn left. Either way, it doesn't take much for me to get lost !! Randy ........If you had said "herd" instead of heard, I would have thought you were talking about my Scottish Highland cows. But you're right.."head" wasn't right either. And yes I am a genuine county girl and darn proud of it. That's why I don't stray too far away from home. I have everything I need right here. Arch.......Wouldn't it be nice to go back in time long enough to visit Peterson's store one more time ? Supplying free peanuts must have almost kept him broke. We built our first home in Perham with supplies from that store. And I think Washburn lost a legend when Herbie Inman died. Stan's @ Madawaska Lake was another great meeting place. You almost were forced to buy something from him cause when you went in the door, the floor sloped so much toward the counter, first thing you knew there you were facing Stan and he is asking you what you were buying !! How could you say "Nothing " ?? All good memories fur sure.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-07-2007
Randy Smith, if you are interested in old books on agriculture, check eBay under: Aroostook County, Maine. There is one listed there from 1879; it covers all sorts of activities done on a family farm.daisy03-07-2007
RL, Bobby C chatted with me, was too tired to type, gave me the line and I put it to print. :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-07-2007
You cant mention Verner Peterson with out also mentioning Jalmer Carlson. Yes I'm getting old also. Oh yah don't forget Herbie Inman, all three were characters in their own right. ArchArch03-07-2007
Rebecca that is too funny!.. I think about Skunks and Billy Nichols Betsy's Brother from Dyer street ..back in the 60s he had a de secented pet skunk he used to let it loose on us high school girls cutting across the back to neighborhoods on Downing place and Turner and Wilson when we walked home.. Betsy finally told us it was harmless but we sure squeeled and ran to his delight!Judy H.Tacom 63 yesterday03-07-2007
err----I mean heard. Sorry.Randy SmithPresque Isle03-07-2007
re: 18264. Nancy has revealed herself to be a REAL county girl. I haven't head of things like Verner Peterson for decades. Great stuff! :)Randy SmithPresque Isle03-07-2007
Your absolutely right about the skunks, Rebecca. When they finally realize their "mother" is a cat, they are going to "raise a stink", and the cat is going to purr-ty mad! :pRexFort Fairfield03-07-2007
Good one Rebecca, concerning the picture. Are you sure you are not trying to get ahead of Bobby C. and become this sites top comedian?R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla03-07-2007
just looking to see who out theredavid lamoreau03-07-2007
Good one Rebecca :D ArchArch03-07-2007
Judy, That pic is precious but what happens when they realize who they are and shower her with kindness :DRebecca Lunney Guernsey03-07-2007
Nancy which way were you gonna turn? York's Dining Room 1337 Aroostook Rd Perth-Andover N.B. Phone: (506) 273-2847 Fax: (506) 273-9108Bobby C.03-07-2007
My Cousin Beverly in Limestone Me. sent this to me it is cute!JH03-07-2007
Thanks Dan E. from Arlington, Ma.. Now I'll know to turn left when I leave my dooryard.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-07-2007
Sandy/Nancy, Perth-Amboy is in New Jersey.Dan EArlington, MA03-07-2007
Flyrod, I have been trying to send you an email but it won't go through. Send me an email at ronniemac11@msn.com.RonMass.03-07-2007
Flyrod...I'm fighting myself real hard here to be real quite on this subject, I was a student there for 10 years.EdEllsworth03-07-2007
Sandy......Nope, it wasn't me. Where is Perth Amboy, anyway ? Heard of it, but wouldn't know how to get there.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-07-2007
Nancy, Correct me if I'm mistaken, but was'nt your recent post (#18264) posted weeks before? The one about Perth Amboy?SandyMidCoast03-07-2007
That's pretty dumb..I would never have done anything like that ..bust a water pipe ..I mean.Bobby C.03-07-2007
On a more humorous note... I can remember classmates of mine (male) venturing through the behind the walls of the shop room (downstairs) to view the girls locker room through the holes in the walls (like in the movie "Porky's") and one of them stepped on a waterpipe and broke it! :eek: BUSTED !!!FLYROD03-07-2007
dt, I guess you had to be there.......RonMass.03-07-2007
ob ijust can not see all te fuss in tearing down cunningham school. the house i grew up in and the farm next door have disapeared,so what. life goes on.you can look back but you can not go there.dtphx az03-06-2007
Rex: The Castle Inn Restaurant has excelent food. We ate there in September. Perth also has a good indoor garage sale on Saturdays, I beleive it is where they play hockey and basketball. It is also on this side of the river. DT: Are you stiring things up? Ha!OBMO03-06-2007
Speaking of Perth-Andover....there is the nicest bulk food store called Nissen's Market over there. It is on this side of the river and of course on your right !! They carry fresh fish, cheeses, lots of bulk natural foods (which can be purchased in any amounts). Right now til the end of the month you can buy FRESH smelts.....so good. The store is chock full of antiques tacked on the wall, tucked here and there on the shelves, etc. Makes me think of Peterson's Store which used to be in Colby Siding. All that's missing is the pot-belly stove and the barrel of salted-in-the-shell peanuts....and of course Verner Peterson.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-06-2007
Thanks Mona. I would have been mighty disappointed if I went there and it wasn't open! I guess I'll just have to wait.RexFort Fairfield03-06-2007
Rex, Yorks won't be open until Mothers Day. They close in October.Mona03-06-2007
Ed and Mona, thanks for letting me know about York's Dining Room in Perth-Andover. I'm going to check it out. Has anyone been to the Castle Inn restaurant in Perth-Andover? I've heard a few good things.RexFort Fairfield03-06-2007
DG: Thank you for letting me know who built Cunningham school. I had heard in our family years ago something about the school and Grampy Walton and thought he was the one who did the job. Glad I finally know. Still hate to see the school come down.MarilynColchester, Vt03-06-2007
Marilyn... Cunningham School was built by N.W. Downing and Horsman...DGPI03-06-2007
JRC, No sauce, the butter in the bottom and some of the brown sugar mix as it bakes. Ed, the place in Perth andover is Yorks Dining Room.Mona03-06-2007
Mona: I may try to make the caramel rolls. I am curious was their a sauce or frosting that goes on the rolls. I did not notice one in the recipe?JRCPI03-06-2007
I have forgotten the name, but there was a great place to eat in Perth Andover, which involved a lot of great food.EdEllsworth03-06-2007
, My favorite at Dudleys were the caramel rolls, some of us call them honey buns,instead of making my own bread for them I use Hot roll mix. wonderful rolls. I see in my last entry my spell is still off, sorry.MonaEaston03-06-2007
Mrs. Dudlet's food was superb, word got around and people " from away " went to Dudleys when they were here, she aalways came to chat as well. The food was served family style, very generous amounts as well. She was well into her eighties when she closed down.MonaEaston03-06-2007
At the risk of offending someone or anyone who could be on the lookout for copyright violators, here goes: Mrs. Dudley’s Molasses Doughnuts: Gradually add 2 eggs to 1 cup sugar and mix well Add to mixture and mix well: 1 cup molasses 1 ¼ cups sour milk or buttermilk ¼ cup sour cream Sift into mixture: 5 cups sifted flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Flour your bread board; roll out dough ¼ to 1/3 inch thick. Fry in lard 1 to 1 ¼ inches deep. Test temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into lard, if it floats the temperature is correct; if it sinks the lard is too cold. Heat just short of smoking, if the lard is smoking it is too hot. Guest, no I didn’t live in Westfield Bobby C. check out the previous posts or Google Mrs. Dudley, someone else will have to answer as to the delights of her cooking, from reading her book I get the feeling that she could have been an international star on the Food Channel as well as give Dr. Phil a run for his money as a common sense, “get on the stick and quit fooling around” type of advice provider.SPTColorado03-06-2007
re 18247 all i am saying is there are to many more important things in life. sure i have memories of it too but other things matter more. they can build others but not the other important things in life.dtphx az03-06-2007
When they demolish the school do they demolish your memories?Guest from Maine03-06-2007
Sharon, It was so nice to see you yesterday and chat with you, welcome back to the county, there is still no place like home is there? And you got to meet the imp, Tenlee.Mona03-06-2007
I really hate to hear the Cunningham School is being demolished. Lots of good memories there and some not so good, Miss Fairweathers math class for one. I also may be losing a another family memory as I believe it was my grandfather, Harry Walton who built the school with his sons. If anyone knows for sure who built the school, I would like to know. Couldn't it be used for apartments for elderly or small business offices?MarilynColchester, Vt03-06-2007
Found this on Google. Maine Folklife Center-1535 Breton Rita, fall 1981 Maine, Mapleton. 31pp. tape;2hours.w/cat. Interview with Avis "Ma" Dudley, 85 about growing up on Aroostook Countyfarm; effect of the depression and ww11; her volunteer work with extension service and Red Cross in the 1930's and 40's; cookbook; photos, p5248-p5250. Maine Women during the depression and world war11. Project.t1630 She is or was a great lady.ConnieOhio03-06-2007
Dt...that's like saying you could care less if your home got demolished when it might hold memories of your children who grew up in it....you cant tell me it wouldnt mean something to you..all these folks are saying is that it means "something" to them and they are expressing that... :-) I never even went to Cunningham, I went to skyway but I can see where they are coming from....GuestMaine03-06-2007
Don T. It is a part of alot of us on here we were shaped and molded by our grade schools and Cunningham was the one for a lot of us here, sort of like Skyway is to others and Pine Street may be to you. It was our reaching out to learn and for some of us memories good and bad will never fade. It has led to alot of talk on here and made us a kid again remembering the teachers the cooks the lunchroom and all of those things, your Uncle Nellie.. we all loved... High school was a relief for some of us to be free from Cunningham lol.. when I was kid I had a notorious brother whom preceeded me and man I paid for it a Cunningham But I still have memories lol also when I was a kid we had truant officer "MR NICHOLS" that reminds me wasn't there a MR. Nichols in High school seems I remember him and Don Martin too lots of nice memories! so to some of us DT "thems fightin' words" just in Fun Don ..JH03-06-2007
I just bought Ma Dudleys cookbook from amazon.com, they have three more left, just type in the name of the cookbook. Happy hunting, can't wait to get mine, the recipe for the apple cobbler sounds delicious. Connie from Ohio originaly from Houlton, love this site.ConnieIronton, Ohio03-06-2007
ron it is just that there are alot more important things to get upset about.don't you think. as io said it is just a old school.means nothing.the man yesdtphx az03-06-2007
Paul C. Loved today's photos. We crossed that bridge on snowmobiles and went to eat at The Blue Moose restaurant. Bobby C. You're not only extremely hillarious, but you've also got a good heart!connie c.CA03-06-2007
SPT..I had a feeling after I posted that foolish request that I wuz gonna get zapped good and solid.. outstanding.. and signed as well. I think there must be a huge Dudley clan in the county. Who was Ma Dudley? I'm taking another chance here ..I mean everybody probably knows but me.Bobby C.03-06-2007
Ron, my old golfin buddy, let's knock her down, Bobby C. is right its the people that mattered.EdEllsworth03-06-2007
dt, I was much more than just a school. It was "home away from home" for thousands of PI kids.RonMass.03-06-2007
Ma Dudley Recipe. I just made the Apple Cobbler from Ma Dudlelys cookbook yesterday. It was fantastic. Thanks for letting me borrow the book DG. APPLE COBBLER Peel and slice 8 apples into a buttered cake pan. Add 1 cup of sugar with 1 ½ tspns cinnamon mixed in it. Sprinkle over the apples. Pour ¼ cup of water down through the apples. Set in a preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes to let the apples start cooking before spreading batter over them. Mix batter from top. Sift into a mixing bowl: 1 ½ cups unsifted flour, 3 tspns baking powder, ½ tspn salt, 1 tspn nutmeg, 1/3 cup sugar. Add 1 1/3 cups milk and 2 tblspn melted oleo or butter, Mix well. Spread over the apples and place in a 350 to 400 oven and bake for 30 minutes or until done. While it is cooking make the sauce. Sauce: Cook together until bubbly and clear: 1 cup sugar, 1 tspn corn starch, 1 tblspn butter, 1 cup hot water. Add 1 tblspn vanilla. Pour over baked cobbler and let stand in a 200 to 250 oven for about 10 minutes.JRCPI03-06-2007
SPT - did you grow up in Westfield?Guest03-06-2007
Paul thanks for those pics they are so good but am sure glad we don't have that much snow here. W I think that was the most awsome pic of that brige crossing of animals very neat.Brenda03-06-2007
cj... So, you were paralegal for Bill Flora, eh? I had no idea. Musta been in the late 1960's or so. Since, that small building was the insurance office of Bud Survant and, sometime later, a travel agency. It was recently sold to Brian and Pam Buck to be used as her engineering office. I do believe that before Wendell Phillips became president of N.N. Bank in the mid '60's, it was his law office. THe building was built in 1918 by Charles Daggett who also built in 1895 the Cobby Downing house on the corner of State and Third.DGPI03-06-2007
I rather agree with Dan. I spent 5 years at Cunningham School (my first grade was in Caribou; my third and fifth grade was at Training School on Academy Street) and I recently read in the SH that my fourth grade teacher at Cunningham, Janet Dicker, passed away. Although I didn't teach there as Dan did, I used to pass Cunningham daily on my way to Bill Flora's office when I was his Paralegal many years ago, when his office was beside the Northern National (now some other bank...?).C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs03-06-2007
Those of you that have Ma Dudley's recipe books.. can you share a few of the recipes on here..? maybe your favorites or something,,, thanks,,,Guest03-05-2007
bobby c it is just a schooldtphx03-05-2007
Mrs. Dudley even signed this copySPTColorado03-05-2007
Bobby C. better late than neverSPTColorado03-05-2007
Bobby C, You're a good man, Charlie Brown!! Sweet that you see where Ron is coming from. Sandy ;-)SandyMidCoast03-05-2007
This is the actual turnoff from Banff to the # 1 highway to Calgary. They had to build the animals (especially the elk) their own crossing because that was where the natural crossing was and after the highway was built there were far too many accidents. I understand it didn't take the animals long to learn that this was their "road. "W03-05-2007
Cripe dt..you could have used at least couple more years! I read Ron's post.. It kicked the crap out of me emotionally.. I felt rotton about kidding around blowing Cunningham up..It's jest that so much that I once knew is gone ..I figured what the heck. It's the people that gave the building life anyway. People like RonBobby C.03-05-2007
ron just stay away from the site when they tesr the dear ole school down. i only went 1 yr.dtphx az03-05-2007
I spent 3 years at Cunningham as a student, 14 years as a teacher and coach, and many nights and weekends playing basketball at the school. I would be sick watching it being demolished. I have so many good memories about the school. I would just as soon keep my memories just the way they are.......RonMass.03-05-2007
"Mess with the Moose and yuh get the horn." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17469416/?GT1=9145Bobby C.03-05-2007
Sally - I also saw the Simon Birch movie. Excellent!connie c.CA03-05-2007
A friend sent me this pic. If I have attached this pic correctly, it will explain how I feel about all the news we are exposed to every day!daisymid atlantic03-05-2007
Daisy and Connie and Bobby and anyone.. "Simon Birch" takes place in Maine and it's a very sweet "Pollyanna" type movie good lessons in itSally Jo HardyTacoma03-05-2007
DG (and others), thanks for your support, but hold off on the donations. Money isn't the issue right now, it's finding a place to put the camera. If anyone knows of a place with a good view of Cunningham and internet access please let us know!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-05-2007
Webmaster.... I'd be more than happy to view the progress of the demolition on COM. In fact, I'm gonna send you $20 this afteroon to help with the expenses of setting up a camera. Perhaps others would like to contribute...DGPI03-05-2007
Daisy - re:18215 I saw that movie a long time ago also. It was a really good movie.connie c.Very spring-like Calif.03-05-2007
Here's an idea for any of you who attended the Cunningham School and are in an enterprising mood. Check with the demo company, salvage some bricks or lathes ( if asbestos is not a problem)and sell them at your reunions. I have a neat wall planter type of thing, made with lathes from an old school here in town. Bricks have so many uses and are great souvenirs. I've wished I could have had something from the old Washburn High School.JuliaYarmouth03-05-2007
Thanks for all the information about roads in the North Maine Woods. I also went to the North Maine Woods web site, but your personal experiences were more informative. :-)RexFort Fairfield03-05-2007
Rebecca and Bobby and Connie and anyone else I've missed, it gives me pleasure knowing that some of you enjoy my pics, last thing I want to do is bore anyone and tennis balls are the only thing I might blow up in the near future, merci for the comments......Paul CyrP. Isle03-05-2007
I watched a movie called Cider House Rules on television the other night. The movie took place around the time of WWII and the story supposedly took place in Maine. I was surprised and pleased to see old passenger cars being used with the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad painted on them; there was even one shot of the interior of one of the cars. Interesting story line too.daisymid atlantic03-05-2007
Bobby C. I just got my morning "belly laugh" :D Thanks! If anyone is having a bad start to their day, just log on to see if Bobby C. has contributed. Then the rest of your day will go well.... Paul Cyr - Since I signed up for your daily photos, I've enjoyed them so much. I said to my husband - if a person could have all that kind of fun back there in the winter, then they'd want to live there all year 'round for sure!connie c.CA03-05-2007
If my memory serves me correctly, its about 85 miles from ashland to Daaquam via the Musquakook Lake Route.Dick DeLong03-05-2007
REX.. I worked for the Main Forest service Starting in 1960 for 27 years and traveled those roads many times. There are several ways to reach the Allagash river and at least 2 bridges to cross the alllagash. From Clayton lake to Daaquam is one road. The Land owners have gates on most of the roads in one location or another at any given time. As Mona said the roads are dirt all the way.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl03-05-2007
This is so friggen cool I can't stand it! People around my house see these pictures and then look at me and say,"Why can't you do something like that.. you jerk." They are treating me like a red-headed step-son now..it sucks.Bobby C.03-05-2007
Bobby, from what I've heard, Cunningham will be torn down from the back. We are hoping to find a neighbor with a good view (and internet service) that will allow us to place a camera in their window. No luck so far. I agree, they should hire Paul and company to blow it up. With excitement like that, we could make the webcam into a PPV Event and make big bucks off it! :DWebmaster03-05-2007
Re Question du jour How is Cunningham going to come down? I mean..by hand or are they gonna hire Paul Cyr and friends to blow it up. I'd pay to watch that..Bobby C.03-05-2007
Bobby C. Ref 18149, I’ll get right on it, since my work schedule has changed I don’t get to check the COM as often as I have in the past. So I didn’t read your request until 10:00 PM Sunday night. :-)SPTColorado03-05-2007
Paul, thank you for all the sharing of your daily routine of fun :mad: Gosh I wish I could do all that stuff - I'm jealous for sure :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak03-04-2007
RGL, You are so sweet. Uncle would say so. As you know, that's how I figured out who you where :rolleyes: Stay in touch and don't worry about a thing that goes on here - Bobby C and Arch keeps us busy - lately - Mona too :cool:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-04-2007
I have been to the Quebec border through the woods to St. Pomphile youneed a special permit to cross and there is a customs house, but only logges and people associated with the logging companies can pass there, . Rex , Its a dirt road all the way and lots of big trucks coming and going, no high speeds except the trucks and you better get out of there way.Mona03-04-2007
Rex If there were passable roads you couldn't cross unless they had customs on them.Arch03-04-2007
Have Maine residents always been prohibited from using the roads in the Maine North Woods to go to Quebec? Has anyone every done it, and if so, could you share your experience? What are the roads like? If the roads were open to the public, would it be a short-cut to Quebec City, or are the roads not good for higher speeds?RexFort Fairfield03-04-2007
the spudnut shop was were dg's office is now back in the late 50's.he opened one up in southington conn. back in the late 60's.only lasted about two years.jack boulierholden,me03-04-2007
Hi Rebecca: I'm like all the rest of the crowd,keeping my head above water, or at least trying!! I keep up with the chit-chat on the eye but haven't had anything to contribute. I'm sure uncle D. will tell you that's " a first for me!!" Say "hi" to the family for me when you hear from them agian. Have a wonderful evening!R.L.Ft. Walton Bch. Fla.03-04-2007
Thanks Bob, That's what my husband said. The moon was huge again this morning here. Been very cold and clear. No northern lights though. Great picture.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-04-2007
Rebecca western and Pacific rim could NOT view this eclipse but August 27th we can! here is a picture from a Philly friend! :-)Bob HardyTacoma03-04-2007
RL so glad to see you on here. I had wondered how you are. Yes, Mona - I bet I know who was a messin with us! RL Mona and Tenlee has stopped to see Aunt Sandra - you probably remember her, Uncle D's youngest sister? Anyone see the lunar?Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-04-2007
I wuz much taken by this photo. A little owl sitting on a runway stake at Paul's watching people at the slide.Bobby C.03-04-2007
Nancy, No that isn't me. I'm kind of crzy but not that bad. I think one of the crown members is having some fun with us.Mona03-04-2007
OOPS !! It was 5 notes, not 4. I'm like R.L. from FLA. and am curious but not enough to open the things. Kind of scary,tho.Nancy, again03-04-2007
Mona.........those last 4 notes...was that you ??? Looks like you DID drink too much buttermilk !!Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-04-2007
Can someone explain the (five) previous messages to me? Apparently I am not bright enough to figure it out on my own but I am not interested enough to open them!R.L.FT. WALTON BCH. FLA.03-04-2007
I'm going to quit writing in here for awhile, I can't spell and all I've had to drink is coffe.Mona03-03-2007
Rebecca, I tnink I had to much buttermilk with that postiong, the word was suppose to be As she puts it, she likes me better now,Mona03-03-2007
Hi Karen...as for what we were drinking.... We'll never tell! We'll keep ya all guessing! ;-)tenlee03-03-2007
Tenlee and Mona I hope you all had a great time. My Mom Sister Renee and I went to Savanah GA about 2 years ago and closed the bar down. Then we sat in the park and had a few more bee whoops buttermilks and had a great mother daughters confersations. What a great time and great memories. We are looking forward to our next trip. Okay got to know was it buttermilk that you were drinking if so yuckkkkkKaren Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA03-03-2007
Hey, Connie(Bell)Herrick !! Welcome to the site ! Hope you have signed up to receive Paul's daily photos. They sure have a way of brightening up one's day. Now there will be one more of the Bull clan to keep an eye on Cousin Rob. He gets carried away sometimes and being an "out-of-towner", he's too far away to slap. Julia of Yarmouth wished a good sunburn on him the other day and that's about as close to a reprimand as we can muster up.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle03-03-2007
Mona, Your funny! I saw that you saw my most favorite Aunt! :D I think we will not get the eclipse here.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-03-2007
Paul: Your photos of the sled dogs brought back some memories for my family and I. Back in the mid seventies when our children were in their teens and younger, we owned a sled dog and belonged to a club. We had a wonderful time with the dogs and was out in all kinds of weather. Healthiest winter our family ever had. It is so much fun running with the dogs! We raced in New Hampshire, Canada and Vermont. The highlight for me was when I took a five dog team down a mountain road and tying to dodge huge chunks of ice and snow in the road and still stay on the road. Its a great winter sport for the whole family.MarilynColchester, Vt03-03-2007
Just back from big rock. spring like conditions. what a work out. why haven't they got the windmills on the very top by the chair operating? That will be a sight.LizSpragueville03-03-2007
Rebecca, Tenlee and I do have a good time,but I'm pretty sedate most of the time but she and I have fun, as she outs it now that I like you, growing up she didn't I was to strict! All kids are like that I guess. But don't believe every thing you read here. Saw your aunt Sanda Thursday.Mona03-03-2007
Mona and Tenlee, I'm glad you two are having so much fun. Enjoy! I can't find a thing about what time I should be looking at the moon today? It has been so cold here that the big guy has been sitting right in front of the house morning and night. Well, Bill has gone to riding the snowmachine in the sub-division. Poor boy, no snow and none in site, I guess he's lost it.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey03-03-2007
Marc, you are "right on" except...you forgot to mention the can of "Bud" in her hand (oops, I mean buttermilk)! hehehetenlee03-03-2007
Marc, Are you crazy? I don't smoke Pall Mall, Your going to give me a BAD image, and People will think I'm a bad ibfluence on my daughter, it's really the other way around.Mona03-03-2007
Tenlee, the image of your mom playing pool,with a pack of pall mall's rolled up in her t-shirt sleeve exhibiting her tattoos came to mind.. straight out of a twisted version of a James Dean film- "retired rebel with a cause"marc libbyportland maine03-03-2007
guest of maine .... that is very sadguest403-03-2007
No BLT-No Beer = NO Party No BetGuest from Maine03-03-2007
How is it possible to measure snowfall with the freaken' wind blowing the stuff all over the place..this has got to be one of the greatest problems ever faced by the human community on this planet. Besides how to stay on a budget...I mean. I am having a party this weekend..There will be donuts,grilled cheese sandwiches and Buttermilk Frappes..there will be no more BLTs and beer at my house..no siree. P.S. I'll bet nobody comes.Bobby C.03-03-2007
Not sure on the snow totals, I haven't been outside yet! But looking out the window I'd say 5" to 6". I'll provide a more accurate total in a little bit. Or maybe someone else has already been out shoveling and can update us?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-03-2007
Webmaster : How many inches of "overcast" did you folks get ?? Sure hope you were ALL wearing an overcoat to keep the "overcast" off of you. :D :D :DRobFL.03-03-2007
Well, in mom's and my extensive partying.....I created a pool shark tonight! We played pool for almost 3 hours, and she was amature when we started, and now is a full fledged shark! I think I should go home now! Should we poll this on the Crown of Maine Website? Oh! If only we had more buttermilk!Tenlee03-02-2007
We got about 10 inches in Brewer. Light and fluffy. It was incredibley slippery today......RonBrewer03-02-2007
Well It looks like P I is having a bit of a snow storm. I don't miss that at all, we are finally getting rid of ours here warming up and loving that very much...Brenda03-02-2007
Now THAT is a snow storm! Stay safe & warm.daisymid atlantic03-02-2007
Connie Thats it.Arch03-02-2007
Is this cookbook called Ma Dudley's Secrets of the Dudley Household by Avis Dudley? ThanksConnieOhio03-02-2007
Meredith, The doughnuts are done , now we can drink the left over buttermilk and then put our wool socks on and go out in the snow.Mona03-02-2007
Meredith No school closings here yet here in the county, but looks like they should be! Don't we "potato pickers" know how to have fun? Mom and I will put our wool socks on and go outside after we get done drinking. *wink*Tenlee03-02-2007
I forgot to ask if there are any school closings in the County today. All schools around here are closed.Meredith Libby Carr03-02-2007
I see that it's "overcasting" in PI now, it's been doing that here for a few hours. I just went outside to stretch the muscles by doing some shoveling. We have about 6 or 7" right now but now it's snowing harder, supposed to get another 5 or 6". Ahh, the signs of spring! Tenlee and Mona, It sounds like you guys really know how to prepare to be snowed in. I hope you have a blast! Don't forget to go make some angels in the snow or walk out in it with wool socks on your feet, without boots. Have you ever done that? It's so much fun to really feel the snow underneath and the feet don't get cold either. Paul reminded me of when we used to do that for a few minutes. Good ole Aroostook fun!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.03-02-2007
Hi annonymos, actually the buttermilk is so I can make some molasses donuts, but we'll drink the rest.Mona03-02-2007
BC, I'm still crying in my beer and ...Guest Again03-02-2007
The Blizzard Cam(s) are ready!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME03-02-2007
Guest I saw that..It set me back a bit. I'm gonna have to change my whole value system. I've been partying wrong my whole life. It's heartbreaking.. is what it is.Bobby C.03-02-2007
I see the snow has hit PI - Started early in Bangor area (5:30) we now have several inches and still coming down hard - I give up! Going home to watch it with an adult beverage! :DFLYROD03-02-2007
I could'nt agree with Daisy more. Although I voted "Yes", because I do love to walk while it's snowing....it certainly is'nt without trepidation. I am getting ready to do some shoveling. We have 8-10 inches it looks like, and still coming down. Getting windy too. But very beautiful!SandyMidCoast03-02-2007
Mr. webmaster, is the Blizzard cam ready?Guest Again03-02-2007
Bobby C, read 18151, to see what party goods are. :-)Guest from Maine03-02-2007
Re: today's guestion. Yep, I USED to enjoy walking in fresh snow. Now apprehension about falling seems to take away some of the pleasure. Ah, the golden years.daisymid atlantic03-02-2007
Sally, That was cute. In the very early fifties the United States had a Gold Medalist in figure skating, her name wa Tenley Albright. I always like the name and decided to use it for my third child. We just changed the spelling a bit.Mona03-02-2007
So Mona... did you have a "Ninely".. before you had a "Tenlee"? :DSally Hardy03-02-2007
Mona and Tenlee, thanks for introducing yourselves this morning. Tim Horton's was pretty crowded this morning. What a gathering place. I am now reading through MA Dudley's cookbook that DG allowed me to borrow. Tenlee, I did say Hello to Robin for you.JRCPI03-02-2007
Kbb,We only spent 2 hours at Tim Hortons this morning, there were so many friends to visit with, We got a little sleep last night but Tenlee was up at 3 am and I got up at 3:45. I'm going to have to do better, old People need tier rest. Talked to your brother in law. Take care.Mona03-02-2007
Well KBB, we were a bit concerned about getting snowed in....so we stocked up on Beverages and snacks so we can party. We now have V8, tomato juice, gingerale, milk and buttermilk! Wooo Hooo Party time! lol *wink* I'll keep ya posted on mom's misbehavior(s) while I'm here. ;-)tenlee03-02-2007
Mona, Congratulations on your retirement! I just noted your posting and had to wonder...is PI ready for you girls being out on the town? I hope you have a wonderful time and do something wild, like stay out at Tim Horton's 'til closing time. ;-)KBB03-02-2007
SPT 18144 SPT.. I can't get myself to believe that you got a copy of that cookbook. Take a pitcher of it with somthing like a note or your biznizz card or a skin sample or something on it so I know you didn't just rip the picture off from somewhere. Post the picture at midnight tommorrow..I'll be waiting. signed, BCBobby C.03-02-2007
Another bird of prey visited our feeders this morning. Distinctly smaller then our regular visitor - btwn a mourning dove and a crow - quite a spread, but I cannot think of another comparison. Barred black & white tail and what appeared to be an unmarked white underbelly (I was 30 feet away sans binoculars)with a black-hood on its head. The bird perched atop our shepard's hook that holds a suet feeder in flat position; it sat quietly moving its head from side to side. With the squirrels feeding on peanuts directly below on the patio, this fellow did not make a move. I thought maybe he was waiting for smaller prey - one of our birds - but no one appeared and it flew off. I can only come up with two possibilities: Short-tailed hawk (would be way out of their range) or Gray hawk (again out of range). I wonder if storm in south drove this fellow north. Anyone living in the area of their normal range, have birds moved out of your area?daisymid atlantic03-02-2007
Michelle, I graduated with Darci, what's your last name and how long have you been in Rochester?Dan HNC03-02-2007
KBS.... WOW... I was best friends with Darci Collins the yougest of the children of Dale and Judy.. I was very sad to hear that Dale has past away.. Darci lived right down the street from me (Whitney which was the dead end with the gate to Cunningham)... we were the best of friends for many many years. I learned how to do math on the "old fashioned cash register"... the one that does not give you the answer as to how much change to give back... Dale and Judy were good people (Judy still is)(god bless Dale)... there were 4 of them... Danny, Ricky, Denna, and Darcy.. all of the wounderful people.. Danny married a wonderful lady Sandy.. and she is as special as she was when we were young... still a great person... Ricky Married Diane.. HA!!! his favorite song was "A little story... bout jack and DIANE... " lol... Im sure when he sang it - it was Rick and DIANE.. she was soooo pretty and a great person as well... I admire Denna for everything that she did with her life.. she was always a great role modle for me and DARC.... and Im sure everyone know that DARC married here long time sweetheart Brad McCrumb... good guy... WOW... D & J's just brought back alot of memories.. sorry for spuing...MichelleRochester, NY03-02-2007
so... when you went Ma Dudley's for a turkey dinner you had to sit around until the trukry roasted? and pies were baked?? Smith's truck stop put on a good bean/dog Saturday's :DGwen03-02-2007
I also have a copy of Ma Dudley's cookbook, full of mouth watering recipes yum yum :-) :-)SPT03-02-2007
For all to comment. I own an Energy Conservation company that offers the Maine Housing 1% Energy Loan (HELP Loan) for eligible households. Currently, there is very little exposure in Aroostook from the inspection to completion. I feel lots of hard working County residence can benefit from this funding source. I grew up in PI and my roots come from the Libby Farm. I keep thinking of the county and how we can help those in reducing energy costs. So, have any of you heard of this program? Have your local banks looked into offering this funding source? Please give me your feedback. scarr@wydevue.com Respectfully submitted, Stephen Carr www.wydevue.comStephen CarrPoland, ME03-01-2007
I am gonna have to peruse the internet and see if I can find a cake style spudnut recipe. If it aint cake donut it aint donut. I insulted the hell out of a KK owner one morning. We went to a grand opening and they had free donuts and I told him that there wasnt a donut in the place. I was brought up with zillions of cake donuts either from home or ABC Bakery. To be able to stand at the end of the donut line again and eat all the coconut donuts that I could eat, I would give whatever. was wanted. ArchArch03-01-2007
Arch .. I ordered a 50 pound bag of potato flour.. I'm going to try that donut recipe. I figure I ought to be able to get a least one good batch out of that. The rest will be "practice donuts"..Bobby C.03-01-2007
Howdy, Chip Hanson......DGPI03-01-2007
DG...you were fast in coming up with a picture of the stocking sale crowd at Green's...you must have an efficient cataloguing system. It was most appreciated! I'm ready as I'll ever be for the snow, Linda Rose!JuliaYarmouth03-01-2007
KBB, Thank you so much for the nice card, that was sweet of you. If you read any of todays entries, you know I went and got Tenlee and three cats, she is going to visit for a bit.Mona03-01-2007
Paul, what a nice video, thanks for sharing it with us.SherryPI03-01-2007
D&J's was owned by Dale and Judy Collins. The chicken and fries were made and sold by their Son Danny. Danny started the Riverside resturant at the old train station. You can still get those chicken and fries, but they are like everything else, a few more cents. Before it was D&J's it was owned by Harry Rideout, who also had another store up on Parson's street.KBSPI03-01-2007
Hello, Jean...I guess you're getting some of our weather! They tell us here that this is the worst winter Colorado has experienced in 25 years. Naturally, this is our first year here so we're getting to "enjoy" all the benefits of "home"....snow, ice, howling winds, etc. Hi, Chip H...nice to see your note and name on the site....send warm weather and sunshine to Jean and me ASAP!! See you both in August at the Reunion!Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeColorado Springs03-01-2007
Hi Charlie--you made it all the way to California! I started out in San Francisco, then to Santa Fe, then Tucson and now Iowa. A few more decades and who knows, I might be in Maine! Seems a little like Maine just now as the interstates are being closed due to bizzard conditions.Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA03-01-2007
We have been asked a few times in past questions of the day about the amount of snow PI will get but, no one ever tells us how much they do get. ;-)Guest from Maine03-01-2007
JRC, I also have mrs. Dudley's cookbook. It was published in 1977.Gene and Margaret Wright published it, I think at one time Gene was going to see if he could print some more, check with Northern Printers.Mona03-01-2007
I remember D&J's, they had chichen & fries for a buck!tig03-01-2007
Hi class of '62. That photo of Terry sure looks different that how he looks today... Hey 'Guest/Mid-West' how come you know so much about everyone?Norma Jandreau McEnteeSunny PI -- for now anyway03-01-2007
Are you talking about D&J's Market on State and Exchange? :-)CarmaHollis03-01-2007
What was the name of the grocery store across the state street bridge next to Maurice's barber shop? Memory!!OBMO03-01-2007
I have one also.Arch03-01-2007
JRC.. I have a copy of Dudley's cookbook. Want to borrow it?DGPI03-01-2007
Ma Dudley: Does anyone know if there was a cookbook published that would have contained some of Ma Dudley's recipes?JRCPI03-01-2007
Mona... My, my....sounds like it would have taken perhaps a battery of Hollywood make-up artists to make you two look alive. Otherwise, a broken camera....Another day.DGPI03-01-2007
It would have taken a lot of fixing today, I left here at 10:30 yesterday to drive to Tenlee's, We tried to go to bed around 11, not sleepy, so tried at 12, slept about and hour and a half, got up at 2:30 because we couldn't sleep, finally gave up at 3:30, packed up Tenlee and three cats and headed north at 5:30. We are still wide awake at noon Mt. Katahdin was so beautiful today. end of my story.Mona03-01-2007
Tenlee... I had a 10:30 cancellation this morning and snuck out to go to the Star-Herald office to talk about my up and coming article about Frank Cunningham and a little history about the school which is coming down in a few weeks. Sorry I missed you, because you sort of wasted the couple of hundred bucks you and your mother spent getting all spiffed up just for the mug shot. We'll do it another day, okay?DGPI03-01-2007
Jean G Cant seem to get away from the farms EH!Charles HansonSunny Calif03-01-2007
Ok DG. You missed your chance for mom and me to break your camera and sit in your famous chair! We did our hair, fixed our makeup and dressed all up just for the photo (NOT), and you weren't there! However, Sandra was sweet enough to fix my glasses for me, so that's a good thing! Hope to see you while I'm in the county.Tenlee03-01-2007
Class of 62 too Anyone for golf in August? Hi DGCharles HansonCupertino, CALIFORNIA03-01-2007
Hi Norma...I was in Terry's class of 1962. Say hi to him for me!Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA03-01-2007
Here is a recipe for potato donuts. http://www.jewishfood-list.com/recipes/dessert/donutsspudnuts01.htmlArch03-01-2007
Guest: I remember the Spudnuts also but I used to get them in the 50's when we lived on Exchange Street. Used to stop at the donut shop by the bridge on the way home from high school and get a spudnut every day. I don't know who owned the Spudnut Shop. The block the shop was in is no longer there, also had a Farrar Brown parts shop in the same block, I believe. We used to go to the Parsons Bakery when I was a small child living on Turner street in the early to mid 40's to get the great chocolate donuts.MarilynColchester,Vt03-01-2007
the ? should be how much snow do you want.because you know the weather folks get it wrong most of the time. we get the same drill out about the big rain storms.[ha ha]dtphx az03-01-2007
Re:18100....I remember Roy and Bob Parsons very well. They [the doughnuts] were called Spudnuts. One of them [the boys] got bit in the face by a dog. Had a good size scar on his lip. I think it was Roy. do you know?Guest03-01-2007
pac re 18112 Them Ryder trucks go both ways. I jest figured that out on my own.Take a Ryder truck full of your stuff to your class reunion and you'll have plenty of help getting it unloaded. I always liked Tennessee tho..so I guess it's a toss ;-)Bobby C.03-01-2007
Sad to say but I don't think I remember Ferland's store on N. Main, that was probably mostly in the 50's, right? Flo's Inn, yes, and McEachern's (sp?) down further south on Main I remember that one too. Probably don't remember Ferland's much cuz we lived out in the country.pac03-01-2007
ok,I'm back for a little bit..guess I just ran out of things to say. JC was telling me PI is expecting more snow maybe tomorrow, like 12". Now that I don't really miss getting snow that late in the season. It did snow there one time on May 22, can u believe that? - in Mapleton anyway. Sure would like to go to Bill C's reunion along with Judy this summer, but don't think I'll be able to. What fun that would be, but ya never know, maybe things will work out so that I can - trouble is with going to the County is that I have to leave.. or do I?pacNashville, TN03-01-2007
Meta..no, not this Winter.. although I prefer going in Winter..I think driving in snow is great...maybe July. Damn! that wasn't a freaken' senior moment..they simply destroyed all my old reference points on the street. :mad:Bobby C.03-01-2007
DG ..I looked at that 'till I got a nearly permanent squint. No luck..looks a lot like someone in memory named Marilyn..who had some children ..but that's as far as I can take it. Not many N.Main people on here to help me out.Will have to go into hypnosis to get anything else. Call Walt.Bobby C.03-01-2007
KBB...please forgive Bobby, he is having a Senior's lapse. Ferland's Store was located where the present Kelly's Laundramat is...not MacDonalds. Uncle Joe (Ferland) and Aunt Blanch also had the taxi service. Macdonalds sits where the Bonville, Madore, and Aucoin houses were.. I THINK!!! Bobby are you coming North this winter?Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyPI03-01-2007
By the way, BC, any idea who those kids with their mother standing in front of Ferland's are?DGPI03-01-2007
Daisy/Sarah your welcome, appreciate your comments...Paul CyrP. Isle03-01-2007
Norma...be sure and tell Terry hello for me; hope to see you both at the Reunion in August.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs02-28-2007
Mona... Yup, I'll be there all day except for my 21/2 hour lunch break. Anytime before 11 or anytime after 1:30. How about a few mug shots for COM?......Well?DGPI02-28-2007
Paul, I love your Video. Looks like you all had some fun. Nice to see snow. You a master with pictures. Thank you for doing this all the time.SarahMandeville, La.02-28-2007
DG, Will you be in your office thursday afternoon? I'm at Tenlee's and we are headed up tomorrow, her glasses need some expert attention so she can see while she's with me.Mona02-28-2007
Hi CJ -- I actually graduated class of '71, but Terry, my husband graduated in 1962...Norma McEntee02-28-2007
I just watched the Webmasters video and I must say it looked like everyone was having a great time. That is some run. Don't know who was in the light brown Carharts outfit, but looked like he rode a few miles. Good thing they were bringing them back with snow machines as he would probably be still walking!!! Question: Does anyone remember Parsons Bakery on the corner of Turner St and Parsons St? Just about where Winnies is now. They made the best chocolate donuts and was my job to walk there every Sunday morning for a dozen or more. Usually got them still warm. YUM!! Would have been in the early 1940's.MarilynColchester,Vt02-28-2007
Hi, Norma....I'll see you in August for our class reunion. It's hard to believe it will be 45 years!! Email me and we'll catch up. I'm a little slow in writing though, as JMT is aware, but I promise to make a better effort!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs02-28-2007
Kim - Brace yourself...hold on tight to the cane...make sure you're sittin' in yur rocker...Tiffany (23) just had Colby James Chandler in Dec (I prefer to be called "Papa" as it doesn't get turned into "Grumpy" so easily) and Jessica is 21! We got in on the "early" plan for kids! :cool: You either have 'em when you have the energy or when you have the smarts... we had the energy and winged the rest! :confused: Now, the county is graced by their presence and keeps me comin' back!FLYROD02-28-2007
Just curious -- but is there anyone out there from the Presque Isle High School Class of 1962?Norma McEnteePI02-28-2007
Hi "Julia" Nice to read about the nylons from Grandma's diary. Hope all is well with you in Yarmouth. Are you ready for the next big snow on Friday? Linda RoseLinda Bull DavisCaswell02-28-2007
KBB..Ferland's was on North Main Street about where the present day McDonald's is located.Bobby C.02-28-2007
Gosh, I'm headed for the airport to come home for a slide - what fun you boys had I can tell, thanks so much for sharing! :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-28-2007
What a great snapshot - literally and figuratively - from 1946. We used to go upstairs in Grammy's house and rummage through the cedar chests so we could read her old diaries while draped in her fox collars and long white gloves with perky hats perched on our peaked little heads. What a memory, sitting there peering into her life, reading of a different time that we could barely imagine. Now Bobby, for the sake of us a bit less advanced in years...where was Ferlands? Can hardly blame you on the chocolate coconut doughnuts, though. That was the one kind I would eat, and eat...and eat.KBB02-28-2007
DG sent me that Voscar Main Street picture to remind me uv my shady past. It's 'cause of DG that I can't run for office.Bobby C.02-28-2007
I really enjoyed the video. It reminded me of the Quoggy Joe ski area, where, one Saturday evening many years ago following a January thaw, some friends of mine and I took tobaggans and sleds up the icy slopes and sleded half the night. I hadn't thought of that night in years. That's one thing I love about this site. It continues to jog memories of wonderful times in Northern Aroostook county. Thanks.S.BlanchardNC02-28-2007
Heh Heh yurself DG.. This is Ferland's store which we lived right across from. My folks had an account there too..I used to go over and say to Dick "My Mom wants a box of Chocolate Donuts with coconut on them." Then I'd go out behind our garage and eat the whole box. This gravy train crashed when my folks questioned the bill one time and Mrs. Ferland ratted me out.Bobby C.02-28-2007
Thank you for the 'sliding' picture show. It looked like you all had a ball. :D :-)MaraveneSarasota02-28-2007
BC... You mean nylons on you or on someone else? Heh, heh, heh....DGPI02-28-2007
My mom and Dad had an account at Green's. Mom would sometimes send us down there on our own when we needed something. There were five of us..Mr. Green loved us.. heh heh. DG, I didn't have a lot of interest in "Nylons" back then but later on..ect.Bobby C.02-28-2007
Here's a video showing what we all missed at Paul Cyr's place last weekend. Filming was done by Paul and Wayne Cyr. Video editing was by Wayne. http://www.atvfan.com/album/large/3205.wmvWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-28-2007
Julia from Yarmouth... Here's a photo of that nylon line leading into Green's......a moment frozen in your mother's diary. It started at the B & A Station. Had to be thousands of people. I don't fully understand why there are guys in the line, but there they are. This was 1946. Anyone see BC standing and waiting to get to the nylon counter?DGPI02-28-2007
Julia, What a wonderful treasure you have in your mother's diary. Thank you for sharing it with COMers. From the corner of Main to the BARR station - that must have been SOME event! Paul Cyr, I just rec'd your pics of the day. You, Sir, are a poet with that camera. Those pictures filled my heart with a longing for home.daisymid atlantic02-28-2007
I enjoy reading excerpts from my mother's diary of life on the farm in that corner of Mapleton on the Parsons Rd. This will be difficult for many of you to understand why something like nylon stockings could cause such excitement in P. Isle. Here goes... March 20, 1946; "Heard a robin today, a beautiful day. We drove in town, a stocking sale at Green's".(In my head I can hear the tune from their ad on WAGM...H.B.GREEN AND SONS OF PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE...IS ON THE CORNER OF STATE AND MAIN) " A crowd from the store to the B & A station. Nearer the store, the thicker the crowd. 2500 women for 1000 pairs of stockings!" The 'good old days'? That year in 6th grade I wore long stockings to school but not nylons!JuliaYarmouth02-28-2007
Jeanne, I will tell Debbie you said hello. DT - Your brother Mike and his wife came to my house 3 years ago, when we had a Carroll family reunion. Jean wanted to see him and he came to visit. Nice guy. Flyrod, yes we are all quite excited about Cabella's in town. There is still a tremendous amout of new building going on in this area as you are well aware of. I like your interpretation of OOB, quite true though. Regarding the kids, there is no question who they belong to, funny how that happens. How old are your girls now? I think the last time I saw you and the girls they were so young and adorable.Kim C. MurchisonScarborough, ME02-28-2007
OB-I will definitely tell Jerry you were asking for him. He looks on here every now and again but not as often as I do. He is still a riot. Lots of fun to be around. My husband died in August but when he and Jerry were together they kept everyone in stitches. Jerry lives in Orlando so he's less than an hour from me, which is great. Kim, Thanks for the message. I heard from Carol Bell that our next reunion is scheduled for July 26, 2008 so I'll see you thenJeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach02-28-2007
Wow! A site for all us County exiles....outstanding.Michael StickneySurry, ME02-27-2007
Hi Rob....hope you have a miserable sunburn after your day on the golf course! I'm not in favor of 90 deg. days but that warmth does sound inviting so enjoy it! L'tantJuliaYarmouth02-27-2007
:DmemoriesGWB02-27-2007
Jeanne, Pete said thank you for your kind words. Hope all is going well with you.KimRobinson02-27-2007
kirmit peters how are you doing? this don tardy we now live in pheonix az. we are doing just fine came out here aug 99. will email you when i get it oin my addressbookdtphx az02-27-2007
Great site!Kermit A PetersSabattus, ME 0428002-27-2007
Broke a record here today...91 degrees at 2:30 when I came off the golf course . Sure wish we would get some cool weather.......Oh well..must suffer the heat.RobPort St Lucie,Fl.02-27-2007
Jeanne, the next time you talk to Jerry, tell him Dana O'Brien says helo. He, DT, and I were in the same class. He sure was a lot of fun in school.OBMO02-27-2007
Brrrrr, I don't need to think too hard about that cold weather. It's a beautiful 75 degrees here today. One of those days when you walk around saying that it's too nice to work. Mmmmm, DeMillo's. I love that place. Sandee and I went there 3 times when I was there in September. At a silent auction recently, friends of mine bid on, and won, a week stay at a cottage in Bayside, near Belfast, and invited me to go! I think we are going to go from August 1 - 8. Can't wait.Jeanne02-27-2007
Jeanne - No, we did not stop in Portland on our way back, and when we did stop on our way down, we had lunch at Dimillo's (Suzanne hadn't been there before), we were on our way down to the outlets in Kittery :eek: Right now it's 37 degrees in Bangor and might as well be 77 degrees! :D There are big slabs of ice sliding off the roof today. Feels good to be above the freezing mark! (think real hard about what THAT was like!!! ;-) )FLYROD02-27-2007
Ron, yes our mothers did work together and were very good friends for many years. Mum is doing well. Still living on her own and is only about a mile from me.Jeanne02-27-2007
Flyrod, I talked to Pam on Sunday. She plans to come over this way the end of March so we want to get together. I'm so disappointed you all aren't coming down again this year. It was so much fun seeing everyone last year. Did you see Sandee over the weekend?Jeanne02-27-2007
Jeanne Tolley, I believe that your mother and my mother worked together at the superintendent's office of SAD 1. Is my old memory correct???RonMass.02-27-2007
Kim - We were down in your neck of the woods, this past weekend, visiting my sister and brother in-law in HHB (That's Quebecian for "Hold Horchard Beach") :p I was amazed, looking at your "Mini-Me's" on your class website! Chips off the ol' blocks! Did I hear you guys are getting a Cabela's down there?FLYROD02-27-2007
Yes, Jerry's my other brother.Jeanne Tolley02-27-2007
Jeanne, is Jerry Merrithew any relation?OBMO02-27-2007
Wade Smith, We are practically neighbors here in Florida. Are you from Presque Isle? Kim Carroll, Tell your sister, Debbie, I said hello. We graduated together. Dan Everett, I read a few posts back when you told my cousin, Jim Carter, that you knew my brother, Bob Merrithew, very well. I thought your name sounded familiar when I saw it on here. Of course, like DG is Dickie to me, you are Danny! Kim Delano, My sympathy goes out to your family on the death of Pete's dad. Please pass along that I'm thinking about everyone.Jeanne Merrithew TolleyDaytona Beach02-27-2007
Okay... we really need spell check on this.. and before anyone corrects me... Rob in your message the word is spent not sent.. and heard not hear P. Burt.. the word was near not new... Sheesh.. I am nothing without spellcheck.. my fingers move faster then my thought.. maybe if I could get my lips to stop moving at the same time I would be okay... Good day allMichelle02-27-2007
Post 18047... Rob.. I remember Rance and Rose.. My parents were best friends with Ernie and Betty Lovely... my brother and I grew up with their children sent alot of weekends there.. when I saw the names I hear Rose's voice... it was stratchy like someone that had smoked 2 packs a day for their whole life... I used to love listening to her talk when I was little.. she was such a nice lady.. and Rance... well.. he had a good heart and was a big flirt HA!! you couldn't help but love him. They were all about their grandchildren and treated my brother and I like one of their own. As for P. Burt... I was suprised that no one commented either.. but I am living it so I had no problem believing it. My co-workers sister went to Mexico (new Parish) last weekend sleding.. as soon as the pics get downloaded I will share them with you. You say it is not far from where you are. Were are you again?Michelle02-27-2007
OB thanks. if i remember right we did that old stuff at the same time and places.dtphx az02-27-2007
JRC, thanks for the clarification on last years PI basketball record. See, I told you I didn't know much about their teams :p Flyrod, I too remember the spring fair's at Pine Street. They were fun. From a post several weeks back, I am pretty sure I know who you are. How are you doing?Kim C. MurchisonScarborough, ME02-27-2007
Yeh, Flyrod. DT is anchient!OBMO02-27-2007
flyrod zipple school was a long time after i went to pine street. i think iwas out of school when that was costructed. i am an old timer [65]dtphx az02-27-2007
Even though I did not go to Pine St (I was a Zippel kid), I DO remamber going to the Pine St "Fair" they used to have in the spring, I think. I remember the "fishing" rooms, where you held a fishing pole with a paperclip on it over the divider and someone on the other side would put a treat-bag on your hook and tug the line. Also lots of candies and food to buy for 5-10 cents.FLYROD02-27-2007
jrc i only went my 8th grade at cunningham 1,3,4and 5 at training school.2nd,6and 7th at pine st. why i do not know.just lucky i guess to see 3 diferent schools.dtphx az02-27-2007
Kim Carrol Murchison. Last year the PI girls won the state championship in class B and the boys lost in the Eastern Maine final I believe. This year the girls advanced to the EM tourney by defeating Winslow in their prelim game and then lost to John Bapst in overtime of the the quarter final game. The boys lost their pre-lim game to MCI at Pittsfield and therefore did not make a tourney trip to the auditorium. DT I think you are correct on grades at Cunningham. When I attended all grades from first to eighth were there.JRCPI02-27-2007
I started 1st grade at Pine Street in 1962. At that time it only had grades 1-6. After that I went to Cunningham JRHS for 7th and 8th grades.S.BlanchardNC02-27-2007
regaurding 18052 when i went in the 2nd grade they had 1 thru 7. i do not know if they had kidnergarden. hope i am right. that was a long time a go. i think i got out of hs with your sis lorraine in 1965. also i think i know your sis jean, she dated my brother for a whiledtphx az02-27-2007
JH - Regarding post 17976 - I don't know much about PI basketball, but they do still play. I believe both the boys and girls team made it to playoffs, but the boys lost the first game I think. I think the girls went a little further in the playoffs. They are Class B now, not Class A. Last year, the girls won the Eastern Maine title, but lost in the States. The boys lost the Eastern Maine title game. They actually played back to back one Saturday. I took my Mother and kids up to watch the games. The Bangor auditorium was packed. For whatever reason in Southern Maine we get more Eastern Maine playoff games on PBS it seems, so we have caught some basketball on TV. Didn't catch any PI ball games though. Regarding some of the Pine Street School talk, when it first opened what grades were taught there? When I went there it was just K-5th. Wilma Footer was my favorite teacher! She always told her students that she loved all of us. Teachers can't do that today, they can't even give the younger kids a hug. Sad!Kim Carroll MurchisonScarborough, ME02-27-2007
Julia, Thank you for your comments, I hope to do more golfing at a small 9 hole par three here on the Westridge Rd. no carts allowed. I may be moving back to P>I> as soon as I sell my mobile home, I;m getting to old to do all the work it requires. I find it strange not to get ready for work anymore,but will enjoy going where and when i want to.Mona02-27-2007
Mona...retirement means you'll have time on your hands, doesn't it? Now's the time to take a sweep around the country and visit many friends and relatives! These are the mornings you can choose your outings and not watch the clock or calendar! Good for you!JuliaYarmouth02-27-2007
The Red Baron of sled peeples.Bobby C.02-27-2007
where all the people in Caribou looking for someone to talk to!!!wade smi8thDeltona FL.02-27-2007
Daisy : I spent many days at my grandparents home on Phair street in the 50's and 60's . They lived across the street from the Lovelys [Rance/Rose] and the Tardys . Probably crossed paths at some point with you or someone you knew . :-) :-) :-) :-)RobPort St Lucie,Fl.02-27-2007
What a beautiful sunny...COLD...day here in the county! Becky sorry we have been missing your calls. I will be around this afternoon.KimRobinson02-27-2007
Daisy I was just thinking the same thing wow those men are having a great timeBrenda02-27-2007
I just rec'd my Paul Cyr pics of the day. Talk about BOYS AND THEIR TOYS !! Looks like way too much fun for adults to have!!daisy02-27-2007
I remember Mr. Marks, the principle at Skyway when it first opened. He was a super nice prinicpal. I'm with Rebecca - PAC where are you anyway?connie c.L.A. area02-26-2007
P. Burtt, maybe it's another instance of silence being mistaken for wisdom. -Or yet another case of procrastination paying off. Wherever those deep-snow pictures came from, can you imagine having to manage the stuff that way? Spring thaw would last until the end of August!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-26-2007
GEES !! I cannot believe that no one commented on those "Oswego" photos I posted earler. Either you all knew they were a goof or y'all are NOT easily wowed. They were actually from Northern Canada and the "TransLaborador highway" - I think (you never know with these internet postings). Good for you for not being fooled, but you certainly take away a lot of the fun. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-26-2007
ron i am doing just fine.we realy like it out here.no snow,ice or real cold weather. of course after 9 yrs i am getting a little soft on the weather. but when i go back east to see my girls i always wear shorts. they think i am nuts. i have worn long pants twice in 9 yrs. hope you are doing well/ talk laterdtphx az02-26-2007
Thank you Jim and Nancy, After going to City hall for the past 35 Years it's really strange. Will go in tomorrow for an open house they are having for me in the afternoon. They had a big retirement party for 10 years ago, nice when you get two of them.MonaEaston02-26-2007
dt, Don, how are you doing???Ron02-26-2007
ob mrs campbell is the teacher who made us take our pants off because we got wet in the famous brool at pine street. when we got there in th3e 2nd grade mr marxx was principal.he still qwas when we left for cuningham in 8th grade. real nice man. last i knew he was princpal ing rangfly me.at least he was was in 1978 when i met him again after all those yrs had gone by.dtphx az02-26-2007
I used to deliver the Star Herald. It came out on Wednesday. They were located between the Braden and Northeastern Hotel. I recall walking downstairs off Main St. to get there. I had the Howard St. area. I had a customer(Mrs. Roberts) who would give me a 50 cent tip for a ten cent paper. I liked that stop each week!!! :-)RonMass.02-26-2007
Mona, Nancy and I offer our congratulations on your retirement. What will you do without a job? Rain has arrived here in Northern California and heavy snows in the mountains. Highways 15 miles to the east are closed to the Nevada state line. Its good stay-at-home weather with a bowl of clam chowder.Jim CFolsom, Ca02-26-2007
Yes, Ken Marx. I think he became principal of Skyway when it opened in the 60's. I had a Mrs. Campbell in 6th grade at Cunningham. Nice lady. She may have been Pete Campbells' mother. I also had Mrs. Pelletier. What a nice lady. I think she was married to the barber next to the Braden......RonMass.02-26-2007
Does anyone remember Mr. Marx or Mrs Cambell at Pine Street?OBMO02-26-2007
I think Arch asked a couple of weeks ago where PAC had been? Anyone know? I do not know her but miss seeing her post. My grandparents lived on Cedar Street and I know where you all are talking about, but I could never get dirty when I was at Grammie's :mad:Rebecca Lunney Guernsey02-26-2007
I really enjoy your website, I particulrly enjoy the webcams. :DOscar MitchellColumbia, SC02-26-2007
Fancy, check your Yahoo email address.daisy02-26-2007
when did the SH come out twice a week? I have no memory of that ...daisy02-26-2007
I remenber playing in that brook Iused to deliver the Star Hearld on Pine street when it came out twice a weekrh02-26-2007
A Student - Christine Archer (at Pine Street) ring a bell? That's the one I was in love with. Dhe broke my heart by getting married at the end of the school year. 1st Grade at Normal School... Miss ? WallaceGuestSW Missouri02-26-2007
daisy i know what you mean by walking. i did not get a car until i was 19. boy did i do a lot of walking to town,movies friends and just to get out and have fun of the farm. no i do not know the teacher must of been before my time. have a nice day.dtphx az02-26-2007
dt, You know back then, two miles did not seem like far to walk. We moved from Phair Street to the Acres, when I was in the 8th grade; the school administration permited me to finish the year at Pine Street ... I walked the distance and was happy to do it, so as not to have to leave my friends behind before high school. Ah, the teen years ... when change is so difficult, yet change is taking place at the speed of light ... just read the earlier comment about teachers wearing sweaters being a distraction for the young, male students! ;-)daisy02-26-2007
My memory of pine street was that we had a beautiful teacher who was asked by the principle to not WEAR any more sweaters cause she was a distraction to all the male students, any one remember that and Who was the teacher? :D :D :Da student02-26-2007
daisy i lived 2 miles away on the houlton rd by sivers garage. the brook was just in back of the school ,you could see it from some of the back rooms. at least you could back then,o so long agodtphx az02-26-2007
Jen and Marilyn just blew my hypothesis that the males were more adventuresome then the girls. The difference in 'locating' the stream seems to be students living near the school/stream/lake.daisy02-26-2007
Flyrod: You are correct about filling the pool. I worked down at the pool (baseball program)during the summers of 63 and '64 and I remember them draining the pool and then fill it with water from Mantle Lake. The fishing about which you spoke sounds familiar. Out in Parkhurst Siding some of us would walk the brook from Siding about a mile. There were great fishing holes that we would give names. We would use fishing poles (branches cut from trees and tie a line on it)or nets and easily catch our limit+. We did not having fishing baskets so we would slide paper bags inside of one another and carry our catch home.JRCPI02-26-2007
ob glad you woke up. missed you not talking about pine street school and all the fun we had. sliding down that is what got us in trouble with the water ,dtphx az02-26-2007
I believe that farm was owned by Sam Fish. My mother used to pick potatoes for him and clean house for his wife in the summer and winter. He had a house in town but I can't remember the name of the street. I can get there, but memory has gone on the name of the street.OBMO02-26-2007
Ted Thompson was a very kind man. His wife was named Eileen as well as one of his daughters. She was incredibly beautiful. The girls were also very pretty. (The only resemblance I had to them was my height and my dark hair.) Barbara and Eileen married men who were stationed at Presque Isle Air Force Base, and they both moved away. Roberta, the youngest, married Ray Ireland and still lives in Presque Isle, I think. Ted's second wife was from "away", as we said in those days. Shawn O'Donnell was the son of Eddie O'Donnell, a long time druggist at Thompson's. He and Bill Campbell held down the drug business and managed the place while Ted was playing golf. As I remember, that was on most days.Ellen Hay BellFlorida02-26-2007
I believe that the farm on the other side of the wood from PS School was owned by a man named Fish. Even after he quit planting potatoes and let it go to hay he wasn't too fond of children playing in or walking through the fields. My parents always admonished me to stay away from the old farm buildings, but you know how that turned out. I still remember when they burned the buildings down to prepare for the hotel. You'll have to ask DG about the Fish ownership.S.BlanchardNC02-26-2007
I too am a proud Pine St. Graduate... We never played in the brook during school recess (I think it was banned, probably due to the others on here ;-) ) but I've been in there numerous times after school. That icy hill going down to the brook was the main attraction for us in the winter and spring! It seemed so huge back then and you'd get going at least 100 mph!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-26-2007
Hi Jen, I used to play in that brook also, way back when... We would pick the crawdads out and have races with them. Usually found a bunch where the water surfaced by the P.I. Pool. The grass lawn was our track. I been in touch with your Mom by e-mail. She sure sounds excited for her trip. She needs a good vacation and going with Helen will be a blast. Love ya, Aunt MarilynMarilynColchester, Vt02-26-2007
Wow, the question of the day sure brings back some memories! I used to have so much in that brook that I would always be late back to class after the lunch recess bell. I used to live on Cedar Street so Pine Street was just a couple of streets over. I also remember that great hill out back of the school that used to sheet in ice. I can't belive no one was ever seriously hurt there as a little one with a snow suit on could really get up some speed only to crash into the trees (or some unsuspecting soul trudging back up). The good ole days!Jen OuellettePoway, CA02-26-2007
flyrod the brook flowed out of mantel lake down toward the pi swimming pool. that is how they filled the pool [or did when i grew upin pi] the water was always cold in the town pool.as you said there were some real nice trout in the brook.dtphx az02-26-2007
JRC - We used to walk up the stream as it flowed into Mantle Lake (in the fall) and there would be HUNDREDS of big, fat brookies "pooled-up" in the little deep holes in the stream! You could literally scoop out 2-3 at a time with a net...if you wanted to...probably...it would have been illegal, so I never admit (I mean DID) it... ;-)FLYROD02-26-2007
And this... These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-26-2007
This, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-26-2007
This was taken last Saturday, 2/17/07, in Oswego, NY (not too far from where I live). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-26-2007
Also a Presque Isle Wisconsin.Arch02-26-2007
daisy, Ricker rings a bell but not dennis. Yes I did graduate in 61 as matter of fact my daughter in law was over sat. and she was talking about buying a class ring for my granddaughter price tag to start at. $400.00. I went and found my class ring to show and it certainly wasn't that price. I also told her we had the distinction of being able to turn the ring upside down and the year still came out 1961. jimjim ritchie02-26-2007
There is a Presque Isle < Michigan only they pronounce it Presque Eel.Mona02-26-2007
jim richie, I believe you were in school about the same time I was - class 61 - so you must have attended Pine Street around the same time. Do you remember a student named Fred (Freddie) Ricker? How about a student - first name Dennis - who used to do a lot of pastel drawings of water fowl? I have asked on here before, but no one seemed to have known them.daisymid atlantic02-26-2007
Rachel I have been to Presque Isle PA almost an island in Erie lake off Erie PA. Great place and friendly people. KBSKBSPI02-26-2007
Rachel...I dont believe they are naming that casino after Presque Isle, Maine...there is a state beach and park named Presque Isle right there in Erie...I think you need to look at that. :-)CarmaHollis02-26-2007
Note to JH: Thank you so much for mentioning my dad back in post #17952 -- he was a 'dear sweet' man -- but then I guess I'm alittle partial. No one probably knew at the time that he was driving the school bus that he used to get terrible migraines. I can remember him coming home and just sitting at the kitchen table with his head in his hands... I can only imagine how noisy 72 or so kids must have been to a person with a migraine. Cunningham School is coming down soon --I remember the great dances they used to have there in the late 60's and early 70's. I even met Dolly Pardon there once when Dad was working the concert -- she was with Porter Waggoner back then.Norma Jandreau McEnteeBeautiful 'balmy' Presque Isle02-26-2007
There was a picture in my local paper of a slot parlor that will be opening next week in Erie, PA. The name is Presque Isle Downs & Casino. Have you ever heard anything about this?RachelPA02-26-2007
Pine street school, I lived at 69 dupont (red house) for over 15 years and attended pine street just 1 block away from my house, the stream in back was a great fishing hole and the walk to mantel lake was a lot of fun. Matel lake really has grown over the years when I was their it was nothing but a potato field all around it. jim ;-)jim ritchie02-26-2007
JRC, Yes, I knew Bob very well.Dan EArlington, MA02-26-2007
DAN E, then you probably knew my cousin. His name was Bob Merrithew.JRCPI02-26-2007
JRC, I graduated in 1960.Dan EArlington, MA02-26-2007
For anyone interested in seeing a snow roller, In theLocal and Regional section there is a photo of one in the town of Monson. It was quite a sight for me as a second grader when we lived in Colby that year.Mona02-26-2007
Dan E we must have been in school at approximately the same time. What year did you graduate?JRCPI02-26-2007
JRC, Yes, I remember Lawrence Siegel. I took trumpet lessons from him, too. I ran into him many years later when he was a Professor of Music at Colby College.Dan EArlington, MA02-26-2007
I too attended Pine Street School. And, I also had the honor of falling into the brook behind the school on my way home. Trouble was, I got out on the wrong side of the brook so I still wasn't any closer to home. My friends and I used to play along that brook every summer. Those were wonderful times.S.BlanchardNC02-26-2007
Music Appreciation and the Keyboard Juniors. You are correct Meredith. Being introduced to Schubert, Van Cliburn, Beethoven, Bach etc.gave us something that students are not even awhere of today. Mrs Beaulieu was an elegant lady, dressed nicely and hair was always done to perfection. I agree with the comment about Ms Sherrard and her height. I too thought shew was close to 7 ft tall. Actually she was probably around 5'8". Mrs Hunter, she was so short, quite a contrast. Does anyone remember a Mr. Ziegel? He was the music instructor at Cunningham around the mid 50's. I remember taking trumpet lessons from him prior to being introduced to basketball. How about Verna Delong, I had her I believe in the 5th grade. She still lives here in Presque Isle.JRCPI02-26-2007
I attended Pine Street School for my 5th grade year. They took 2 5th grades out of Gouldville that year, so I had to transfer. Graduated high school in 1976. You do the math! loltenlee02-25-2007
daisy in the rear of the school there is a brook it feeds from mantel lake, there was some real good brook fishing back then. also i think dana and i and whole lot of other kids were the 1st students. school just opened. yes we are males.dtphx az02-25-2007
OB, are you & dt males? I never knew there was a brook near the school; how about you, Fancy? Socialization for males & females sure was a different experience back then! I think the roles have diminished somewhat ... but then again ... maybe notdaisy02-25-2007
ob if my memory is right i think you and i got real wet in the brook one day. then i think the teacher made us take our wet pants of and sit in our longjohns. still we had a great time ther.dtphx az02-25-2007
Daisy: I am another one that attended Pine Street with DT.OBMO02-25-2007
dt, you are only the second person I have ever seen on the site, who attended Pine Street (Fancy being the other). Fancy & I were four years ahead of you - class of 61 - so we would not have been there at the same time. Thanks for sharing that info.daisymid atlantic02-25-2007
Thanks for the memories of Mrs. Beaulieu's class. I remember those Keyboard Jr.s as well. I remember when Van Cliburn was just starting out his career at the piano. She did a great lesson on him. She also introduced us to a lot of composers that I probably wouldn't otherwise know about. I always thought she was such a knowledgeable elegant lady. Boy, we don't see that very much these days. I also remember Miss Sherard in Sub-Primary at Cunningham. I thought she could walk on water! I wonder how tall she really was? I thought she was at least 7' tall when I was 5 & 6 years old. Aren't these childhood memories wonderful? Does anyone remember the numerical tones from the fire station to tell where a fire was located? 6 meant in the country. We could hear it on the Burlock Rd. when the wind was blowing in the right direction. I thought it was so great to know where the fire trucks were headed. Sometimes we could even see the red lights flashing on the trucks from our home too. What a view, huh.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-25-2007
DT: Did you ever get wet in the brook at the bottom of the hill at Pine Street School?OBMO02-25-2007
Ron, Do you mean these? I believe Keyboard Jr. was published from the mid-40s through the mid-50s. I certainly remember them as a regular feature of Mrs. Beaulieu's music appreciation class in the 8th grade.Dan EArlington, MA02-25-2007
Speaking of Mrs. Beaulieu, does anyone remember Keyboard Juniors? I loved days in her class when we sang but how I hated Keyboard Juniors!!! :-( Also, do you remember days in which we were allowed to pick the songs we sang? I loved Waltzing Maltilda and the Marine Corps hymn.......RonMass.02-25-2007
Dan E.... Yes, right on. Training was a training ground for student teachers attending the Normal School (UMPI). Before, it was known as the Academy School. Not sure when the transition in names took place. Probably after the St. John School at the Normal School burned in 1924.DGPI02-25-2007
DG, In answer to Sandy's earlier question, wasn't the Training School called that because student teachers from the Normal School "trained" there?Dan EArlington, MA02-25-2007
daisy i went to pine street 2nd 6th and 7th grade. 3rd 4th and 5th at traing school why i do not know. my 2nd grade was the 1st yr of pine street. i know a lot of my fellow glassmates went there. the class of "65"dtphx az02-25-2007
Sandy from MidCoast.... Training School was an elementary school on Academy St. from the turn of the century to 1978. I went there as did my father and my son. It had burned in 1927 and rebuilt the same year. It's only a hop, skip and a jump from the Thompson homestead where Eileen, Barb and Bobbie grew up.DGPI02-25-2007
Did anyone on this site go to Pine Street School? It seems Cummingham was the place that most folks attended. While the County is having sun, we have had every form of parcipitation today. Began with sleet, freezing rain, rain, and now an acculating & heavy, wet snow - so far about 5" with no signs of let up. The old switcher-roo for sure! We just came back from seeing the movie Breech - very well done, if anyone is thinking of seeing it. AND it was nice to know that I have not lost my ability to manuver through slush!daisymid atlantic02-25-2007
Howdy.. I have a question, we check the high school basketball stories on the BDN site I have not seen any PIHS on there don't they play ball anymore in the county? :-(Jh02-25-2007
JRC, I had Mrs. Beaulieu for Music Appreciation in the eighth grade at Cunningham, too. Before that, she was my fifth grade teacher at Gouldville. She was a great teacher and a very nice lady.Dan EArlington, MA02-25-2007
DG, Now everything makes sense to me. I have never heard the term "Training School" use for anything other than college or pre-college age students, also in the same age group....Normal School. So I thought you were talking of someone of that age-group until you mentioned an 8-9 yr. old! What exactly is the difference between Training School and Grammar School? Did you also know, back then, Harry Parks who owned a dry cleaning business? Daughters were Gail, Molly and Donna? Their Mom was a sister to Ted's first wife. Happy Sunday!SandyMidCoast02-25-2007
Dan E I remember Mrs Beaulieu, I had her in the 8th grade for homeroom and Music Appreciation. She also conducted the Glee Club when I was there. He husband Harold was a salesperson into Kinneys Clothing Store.JRCPI02-25-2007
JRC, There were a number of teachers who migrated from Gouldville to Cunningham. I remember in particular Anita Hunter, Amber Sutter, and Mildred Beaulieu. When I first went to Gouldville, Milford Sawyer was the principal. We moved to Mars Hill, where Alton Seeley was the principal. When we moved back to Presque Isle, Mr. Seeley had become the principal at Gouldville, and Mr. Sawyer moved over to Cunningham. Kinda like major league baseball managers, the same guys just kept moving from team to team.Dan EArlington, MA02-25-2007
OK - Thinking of teachers - can anyone recall a Mr Weatherbee (Weatherbie) either Cunningham or HS? (Possibly Normal School)GuestSW Missouri02-25-2007
Dan E. You are correct about the grade level, however when I had her she was at the Cunningham School. Anyone remember picking up trash for Mr Sawyer at Cunningham? I remember the wire baskets he had in his office. If you got one basket full you received half a candy bar. Two baskets and you received the entire bar. Wow!JRCPI02-25-2007
Julia, Yes those disc had one way to go. My Mom did her own churning, once in awhile one of us kids would like to turn the handle but that got old fast. another thing I like was the fresh buttermilk. I buy some once in awhile to make doughnuts and drink whats left but it's not like the fresh out of the churn. Kids today have no idea how all of this was done, the hard way.Mona02-24-2007
I just ran across the Caribou Cam at cariboumaine.net.Guest from Maine02-24-2007
Sandy at Midcoast... I'd be happy to send you a copy of Ted at Training School back when he was 8 or 9 or so. In the same photo are Cobby Downing, Spike Beaulieu and a few others I can't recall at the moment. If you'd like a copy, send me your mailing address at rag111@webtv.netDGPI02-24-2007
DG, Thanks for the info re: Thompson's Pharmacy. I remember that Ted was quite handsome with curly hair. His daughters were very pretty, too. That pic that you have suggesting that it was taken around 1915 while he was in training....I'll run that by my Mom, who has an incredible memory and still is in touch with the daughters, because I suspect he was close to my Dad's age and he was born in 1914,( and still with us) so I can't imagine Ted was way older than my Dad. You have piqued my curiosity.SandyMidCoast02-24-2007
Sandy from Midcoast.... Thompson's Pharmacy sold out in 1972 to a Shawn O'Donnell. O'Donnell closed it for good 3 years later. I never knew Ted Thompson's first wife (your aunt). I have early, early photos (well, one anyway) of Ted when he was going to Training School back in 1915 or so.DGPI02-24-2007
I grew up in Millinocket and now live just outside Nashville, but I love looking back at my home State. It is still beautiful.Ethel McFarlandThompsons Station, TN.02-24-2007
Mona, I don't know if you remember what a tragedy it was if, while washing (scalding,too) you happened to get those DeLaval seperator discs mixed up! There'd be milk and or cream all over the floor. My father usually turned the crank on the barrel churn and my mother later worked the butter, some of which was sold in town...cream too. I use some of those pint and half pint bottles for vases!JuliaYarmouth02-24-2007
Ellen, The Thompson girls: Eileen, Barbara and Roberta...their mother was my Dad's sister. Is that drugstore still there I wonder? A beautiful family, but unfortunately not always a happy one. :-(SandyMidCoast02-24-2007
Anyone who grew up on afarm knows a seperated when they see one, it always amazed me how that thing could seperate the cream from the milk. But what a pain to clean, all those disc in there.Mona02-24-2007
Before the 'capsule' in the oleo, it came with a red powder that had to be mixed into the white oleo. It left orange coloring on your hands, as the best way to mix it was by hand. The reason oleo had to be 'colored' at home was the butter lobby didn't want someone to sell colored oleo and pass it off as butter.MaraveneSarasota02-24-2007
here ya go! anyone recognize this?A Butter Nut02-24-2007
When I turned 15, my dad got me a work permit and a job at Woolworth's on Saturdays. They had a manager who rivaled the Wicked Witch of the West. She yelled at me all day both Saturdays that I lasted there. On the second Saturday evening, my boyfriend came to pick me up and walk me home. He was sitting at the counter having a coke when she bore down on me for selling a man a fishing pole for $5.00, the price that it was marked. She screamed that any fool would know it should have been $15. My boyfriend came to aid by telling her that I quit. I didn't get to say anything. The next day I went up to Thompson's Drugs and applied for a job. Ted T. gave me one on the spot because he said I looked like his kids who worked there. So, my dad didn't kill me and I worked at the drug store during vacations until I finished college. Needless to say, I do not have fond memories of Woolworth's.Ellen Hay BellFlorida02-24-2007
Julia How wonderful to have those memories wow that is before I was born!! and I can not say that very often theses days!.. My gram made butter and pressed it into wooden boxes aLB. size and it smelled wonderful tasted better! She made cottage cheese too on the back of the wood cook stove! I bet lots of kids now days don't even know cottage cheese and yogurt doesn't come from a tree somewhere!Judy H.02-24-2007
Rob, Did your father have to buy a lot of oleo? Thats so funny.Mona02-24-2007
Mona : My dad had to come to Robert's Mkt. once 'cause I broke all the little capsules in the oleo and they weren't too happy ! Neither was dad !!Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-24-2007
Julia mentioning oleo, do any of you remember when oleo first came out, early forties, it came in a plastic like bag and had a color capsule in it, you had to squeeze it for awhile to get the color all through it, terrible stuff after the good old home churned butter mom used to make. We can still buy the real thing, not landof lakes which they call butter, Houlton Farms Dairy still make the old fashion real butter, I'm never without some in the house.Mona02-24-2007
The talk regarding Gouldville School brought back memories and I've just scrunged and found my old Autograph Book from those 3-4 years I attended there. Here I read, "Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you." Sincerely Anita Hunter, May 25, 1944. On another page I read, "Don't B# (sharp), Don't B b (flat), Just be natural" Miss Amber Sutter, Gouldville School, May 24, 1944. Miss Sutter must have been the music teacher at the time. I also remember Miss Fairweather and Miss Howard and Miss Brewer. Another memory is tasting oleo for the very first time there at the lunch program in the basement. I usually took my lunch from home but that day my mother and a few other ladies from the Parsons Rd. were helping in the kitchen and I must have had bread with oleo on it. Some different than the newly churned butter at home!JuliaYarmouth02-24-2007
Okay you guys and gals I bet alot of you remember the "bus room" too we waited in that room for our buses to come and there was a teacher there at all times.. one was smaller than we kids and always wore red tie up shoes that looked like boston beans lol she was very strict! made sure we all had mittens hats and coats zipped up before we got out that door to go to our buses... Miss Hunter taught there at Cunningham and her brother drove the school buses.. Mr. Sawyer used come in once in while too :-( I lived on the Caribou Presque Isle line( Caribou Road) one house to left was in Caribou ours was in Presque Isle and my father had to keep our "door yard" plowed so the school bus could turn in that yard and head back to PI I was the last one to get on or off! Mr Hunter drove the bus until dear sweet Mr. Jandreau ; Norma's dad took over..Jh02-24-2007
JRC, I seem to remember Ms. Sherrard from the Gouldville School. Kindergarten teacher, perhaps? Or, Sub-Primary as we called it in those days.Dan EArlington, MA02-24-2007
Re: Hall Street Diner, Don and Annie Thompson owned it, One summer they wanted to take a few hours a day off as they started in the wee hours of the morning, so they asked me to go in at 4 pm and do the supper and I think we closed at seven, they sure put out some good food and had some regulars that ate there every day. they even put up lunch boxes for a couple of railroad men, they were sinle older men and ate all thier meals there.Mona02-24-2007
JH I remember Ms. Sherrad, I can't remember what grade but it was the early years. She seemed like a tall lady then. At the end of the school year her and another teacher, Ms Hunter, used to take us on a picnic to one of their homes. We would sit on the back lawn and have lunch. Dan in reference to the Hall St Diner. You are correct they had great food. I remember staying in town after school on nights that we were to play basketball games and have supper there. Don Thompson and his wife operated the restaurant.JRCPI02-24-2007
Anyone remember a really tall teacher Miss Sheraad (sure rad) not sure how you spell it.. and we would all be warned before hand when Eva Hoyt Zipple was coming to visit our class room we were all dressed up had our songs and welcome recital for her it was like a presidential visit or royality!.. she was so sweet a nice round figured woman( I( can relate to that ) and such nice soft hands she would stop by everyone desk and pat our hands and admire our work..we just loved her! :-)JHTacoma Washington!02-24-2007
The wake up call of Fairweathers' yard stick.W02-24-2007
Karen: I worked for Newberrys in 1958 and was mostly taking care of the toy department but sometimes worked in the other departments as needed and occasionally at the lunch counter. Good job and that is where I learned to do inventory. Sure wasn't too excited about counting bobby pins and sewing needles though!!! I left Newberrys to go to The Braden Theatre where I worked for John and Evelyn McGowan at the candy counter until I got married in 1959. I remember one night I turned the popcorn machine on and added the oil, then ran downstairs to get the syrup for the drink machines. Came back up to find fireman all over the place as the popcorn machine got too hot and smoke was rolling everywhere. I was really scared I would get fired for that one, but they were very nice about it. Said I wasn't the first to do it.. I was at the opening for Grants and I think the whole town was there, even the men who would normally be working. I liked the cashews too but also found you could buy chunks of chocolate so would get that once in a while.MarilynColchester, Vt02-24-2007
I remember the lunch counter at Woolworth's, too. In the 50s we used to get an hour for lunch at the high school -- time enough to walk downtown for a bite and still get back in time for the first class of the afternoon. Woolworth's was a good place to get a hot dog, but the best lunches were at the Hall Street Diner.Dan EArlington, MA02-24-2007
Connie, I may have served some of those cashews to you, the nuts were all cooked fresh right there, done in very hot oil, they were sooo good, of course I could snitch one while they were hot.Mona02-24-2007
Good morning, It's cold here in central CA this a.m. with frost on the roof-tops. Rebecca - that's great you will be home before we leave this summer. We'll definitely plan a trip to the "chair"! Been meaning to send you my new email. Am heading down to the L.A. area this morning for a week & will catch up when I return. I sure do remember Grants, Newberry's, & Woolworths, and I too loved the lunch counters. And the fresh, warm cashews at Grants at the candy counter. I remember they came in white paper bags, and I'd usually get 25 cent's worth for just a handful. They're still expensive to this day! If I close my eyes, I can stand inside and picture it all and smell the smells!connie c.CA02-24-2007
Ah Tax Time! I just had mine done and will be getting $1 back from the Fed. gov't. Now I'm sitting her pondering how to spend it. Newberrys, 5 & Dime aren't in existance anymore. What a predicament! Ain't life grand? :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-24-2007
I had to clean my keyboard yesterday… I got Peanut butter and Raspberry jelly in it a couple days ago and it set up hard .. It took me all day. Sides..it's tax time..it takes a lot of work to prove you're poor.Bobby C.02-24-2007
I guess Meredith and Tenlee don't count, they were on here early yesterday.Mona02-24-2007
Arch, you can bet I'm not starting anything again :rolleyes: Got the old reservations to come home last week in July so Connie I'll be there for the chair. When are you going North Arch? Where's old Bobby C been today? Probably at 7-11 watching the ladies fuel upRebecca Lunney Guernsey02-24-2007
Arch, you can bet I'm not starting anything again :rolleyes: Got the old reservations to come home last week in July so Connie I'll be there for the chair. When are you going North Arch? Where's old Bobby C been today? Probably at 7-11 watching the ladies fuel upRebecca Lunney Guernsey02-24-2007
It should say what year was it. SorryKaren02-23-2007
Marilyn I am going to get personal here and you do not have to answer but year was it that you worked there. I just loved it back then my Mom and I would walk to Main St on Friday nights to shop and my big thing was to end up at Woolworths and sit at the bar and have ther fries. Oh and hot fudge Sundays. What great memories. I hope our kids have the same I have tried.KarenGA`02-23-2007
Karen: I remember how special Saturday nights were and sometimes Friday nights also. We used to go early and park on Main Street, usually near J.J. Newberrys, and our parents visited with everyone on the street while we shopped with our allowance. We also went to a lot of street dances too. When I was in high school, I worked in J.J.Newberrys. Worked in the toy dept and sometimes worked other departments or the lunch counter.MarilynColchester, Vt02-23-2007
Okay I am feeling sorry for you all. What can we get started to make everyone come back on? Lets start with this. Do you remember Grants and JJ Newberrys Woolworth stores on Main St. I have great memories there, every Sat we would go shopping with our 50 cent allowance. My brother Mike had it made he would buy his mathcbox cars it would take him forever to pick that one special car out. Oh how much fun it was back then. I remember loving the food at Woolworth they had the best fries. Well lets see where this goesKaren C BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-23-2007
Hi Rebecca It sure is quiet, I have been out here all by my lonesome all day. You and I and Guest are the only ones here today I guess. Ooppss and Gwen. Arch 68F here severe Tstorms in AMArch02-23-2007
Everyone out there in Cyber-Aroostook and the world have lost their voices and can't type, or the internet connection is down. It's not acceptable to be this quiet, and fast progressing to intolerableGuestLower 4802-23-2007
Gee Arch, can't any one of us stir something up here? I'm headed home from work for the weekend -15 here all day.Rebecca Lunney Guernsey02-23-2007
we are having Snow squalls or as grandma from Maine used to tell us Robins or birds storm.. Grossbeaks flew in on this one and are having a go at out Mt Ash berries.. weather is snow one minute ..rain... then zips up to sunny warm what winter!!! Hope all of you are seeing robins and pussy willows soon!GwenSeattle02-23-2007
I think my computer is broken er something HELP! I cant stand all this QUIET!!!Arch02-23-2007
I cant believe it has been since 8:56 this morning that there has been a posting. Gonna have to do some agatatin and aggravatin as we used to say on the two way. :cool:Arch02-23-2007
I remember as a kid that we used to be able to see Mt. Katahdin from our 2 big picture windows as we looked down the Burlock Rd. When visitors would come they were always astonished at the distance we could see. Now I think trees have grown too high to be able to see it. We'd now have to climb the hill behind the old Libby house to be able to see it. Ahh, the beauties of Aroostook!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-23-2007
I made it to the top of Mt. Katahdin when I was seven years old. I must admit, I got piggy-backed across much of the plateau! Great adventure and experience though!Tenlee02-23-2007
well Galloping Gerdy (Gertie) is finally getting a new mate our new Narrows will open soon it is absolutely beautiful!J HardyTacoma02-22-2007
Talking about climbing, have any of you climbed Mt. Katahdin? I have but I can't get to the top of Hatstack! It took 4 hours up Katahdin and 4 down . it's harded coming down.Mona02-22-2007
Randy You are right only your spelling was off, it should read two-tonic and large ones at that :DArchCrosseye, TX02-22-2007
I agree with Bobby C. It's some kinda teu-tonic movement. Looks like it's 20 miles closer. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle02-22-2007
Copy Cat Meow PurrW02-22-2007
Some friends and I used to snowshoe up Quoggy Jo on Christmas eve (kind of a tradition), then when we reached the top we would feast and re-hydrate on whatever we brought - usually too much alcohol. The climb took at least two hours, all the while sheding layers of clothes, until we reached the top, where we had to quickly put all those layers back on or freeze. We did that three years running, then we all drifted away from Aroostook and Maine. I have not been to the top in 30+ years. But I remember it well.michaelCharleston, SC02-22-2007
Well, Flyrod, I tried to get on that bandwagon. Climbing Quoggy Joe isn't going to do the trick. You have to have the, um, special lense. I bet it's some kind of secret society.KBB02-22-2007
Thanks Webmaster, I did it. To think I thought Bobby C was special :p Flyrod, wish I could be there. You'd love it here the last four days - 2 digests below zero and the range to die for.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-22-2007
OK.... everyone who wants to meet me tomorrow morning to climb to the top of Quoggy Jo to see if you can REALLY see Mt Katahdin... raise yur hands !!! :eek:FLYROD02-22-2007
Also there is a huge fault line und sum kind uv tectonic plate between PI and Katahdin..the Mountain is actually closer than it was in 1955..couldn't hardly see it back then.Bobby C.02-22-2007
Photoshop is GR8Arch02-22-2007
Randy..there have signifcant improvments in photo manipulation software in the last few months...Bobby C02-22-2007
I think Katahdin looks closer than it did at this time last year. What's up??Randy SmithPresque Isle02-22-2007
Anyone can join Paul Cyr's photo email list by signing up here: crownofmaine.com/paulcyr-signup.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-22-2007
RLG ..No It's the email list option available awhile back. Maybe still..Bobby C.02-22-2007
Bobby C - did you let the cat out of the bag? Are you receiving private collections of Paul's pictures? I'm jealous :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-22-2007
we used to climb up haystack in mapleton a lot when we were at umpi. we thought that was the best, wtos & katahdintig02-22-2007
From Paul Cyr Caption "took these this a.m. from the top of Quoggy joe ski-hill off the Fort rd in P. Isle, Mt. Katahdin on the left and Mt. Chase on the right, note my gazebo on the left side of pic........." I think he broke out that DG developed atmospheric lens again.(The one that makes things appear closer than they really are) just to to get Arch going.Bobby C.02-22-2007
Pete and Kim - I will be thinking of you and will phone. Kim you are so marvelous on how you handle these things. An inspiration.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-22-2007
I remember Jere Whitten as one of the better "Lefty" golfers I have ever seen! A man of quiet demeanor and incredible patience.FLYROD02-22-2007
Wendy, I saw in the BDN about your Dad, I'm real sorry, my deepest regrets to you and your family. Alot of people remember him playing in the King Orchestra. Lets do lunch when you get back to Fl.cherylfl02-22-2007
Waldo and Meridith;; Jack and Edna say hello and Of course they remember you. We had a good visit.Dick DeLong02-21-2007
I to remeber mr whitten, amazing the memories that come back with the mention of a name from 30 years ago some good some not so good.rick02-21-2007
Glad you found this site ! :DJudy Hewitt Hardy02-21-2007
I found Crown of Maine recently and it brought many fond memories I experienced during my pre-adult years. I was born in Presque Isle in 1957 and lived in Maine most of my younger years. My parents and grandparents were from Easton which afforded me numerous opportunities to visit and enjoy The County. I also have cousin's who currently live in Presque Isle and Mars Hill. My gransparents were Lewis and Edrie Benn on my mother's side and Vere and Vena Ames on my father's side. I really appreciate the live cam shots, especially during the winter, since I now live in Florida! Stephen AmesStephen AmesOcala, FL02-21-2007
Beautiful day here but Mt. Rainier.. sure looks loaded! Rebecca that sounds like a plan.. advance notice though so I could arrange my schedules being retired I am busier than when I worked! I now am at the Dr.s Pavillion in a local hospital doing volunteer work.. I love it ! sure sounds good!Judy H.Tacoma02-21-2007
DG, Yes, Jere was a good guy. He was a wonderful teacher, too. I remember walking into his classroom many times and I could have heard a pin drop. I learned a very important lesson from him about discipline. He would never shout at a student but would lower his voice and very quietly talk to the student. I took that lesson into my classroom and used it for years. He will be missed........ :-(RonMass.02-21-2007
Well Allison was born in 1970 sorry bout thatMichelle02-21-2007
Seems I remember Allison Smith I think. At least the name rings a bell. I was there in '68-69.S.BlanchardNC02-21-2007
FORD - Fine Old Reliable Device!GuestMid West02-21-2007
Jere Whitten was a year ahead of me in school. I didn't know him well, but remember he was fairly quiet but had a great sense of humor. Sad to hear that he has passed away.Marilyn Stephenson RiversColchester, Vt02-21-2007
Ford Yuck F foolish O okies R really D diggem F fussed O over R repaired D dodge F found O on R road D dead F fix O or R repair D daily Ford is the best selling pickup in Texas :pArch02-21-2007
S. Blanchard it was English. He was also the homeroom teacher to my best friend Allison Smithmichelle02-21-2007
I bought my first car from Slipp Ford, a Mustang. I got a good deal on that car, wish I still had it.S.BlanchardNC02-21-2007
I remember a Mr. Whitten at Cunningham also. Sorry to hear the news. Another nice guy that also recently passed away is Harold Slipp of Slipp Ford fame: bangornews.com/a/class/obituaries/obituary.cfm?id=62463WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-21-2007
I remember him well. He was my homeroom teacher at Cunningham. Didn't he teach science? or was it English. I remember him, but my aging mind can't remember what he taught.S.BlanchardNC02-21-2007
You can read Jere Whitten's obituary in today's Bangor Daily News. He was a nice guy....DGPI02-21-2007
Judy, When I come to Seattle to shop I'm going to let you know so we can do lunch? Going to Juneau in April so will do some there too!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-21-2007
Well winter came back to the mountains here...JHTacoma02-21-2007
Mona, I received the article on the Jardines today. Thanks a bunch! Also got a Star Herald, but it was the Jan. 31st issue. Goodness - I was there at that time! Enjoying a lovely, warm day here with temps probably around 70. Sure do love it here in the winter!connie c.CA02-20-2007
P.S. I think the People in Aroostook County are the very best. Warm and Friendly they are. A great bunchbrenda02-20-2007
I moved from Aroostook County seven years ago. I don't regret it at all most of the time. I moved to Indiana and where I live is a small place the post office ladies knows your name and probably every thing else about you. Same as in AC. I lived there for 50 some years with the cold and snow, it was okay had many friends but moving here has been a good thing for me. But there are time when I miss all that is going on up there that is why I am on this web site it is so neat and love the web cams.Brenda02-20-2007
i enjoye my young yrs in pi until i was 32 then went to farmington thinking it would be warmer.ha was i fooled.iit still was maine.stayed until aug 99 moved to az,now i am happy.weather is warm no more ice snow and zero weather where i live. i do come back to visit every once and awhile.the people are very good and friendly.born in me never to come back to live,unless the temps grt a lot better.[fat chance]dtphx az02-20-2007
I moved from PI when I was 20 and moved back 6 years ago...I love it here...I was gone about 30 years.Suerae02-20-2007
Dick DeLong ..re haqnds (Dang!I got raqsberry jelly setting up between the Aq and the Qa on my keyboaqrd) Haqne On a minit.. OK Forget about the hands..women are taking over leaderdhip postions in this country and in my household real fast..I love it! Gives us males more time to sleep and scratch our butts. They only wake me up when they have a problem they can't solve. When they do nave a problem I jest say "You have become a Target..Take evasive action." and I go back to sleep.Bobby C.02-20-2007
Here's my private jet "crew" - Off we go!!!"Benny"02-20-2007
Very nice web site !!!RenataVenezia - Italy02-20-2007
Waldo: Look at that aircrew again.Does it look to you as if that little gal in the left seat has a 4 throttle hand. Looks small to me. Remember WW2 They refused the gals from the heavy bombers cause they didnt think their hands were large enough to handle 4 throttles. They must have dismissed the myth.Dick DeLong02-20-2007
re: 17871 Hey! Who let them girls fly my airplane?!! Yeah, Bobby, aircrews were a lot uglier when I first started flying the -135 about 40 years ago. The bird these ladies are flying was around then, because no new ones have been built since 1965. Your picture was taken something like a year ago, with them being the first all-female crew flying a combat mission (into Afghanistan, I think.)Waldo LVassalboro02-20-2007
Oh yeah.. aug st. john ..hide yur money from yur freaken' gov. like we do here in America and then go down to the store and buy some cigarretes and then quit smokin' ..figure how much you've saved and then go back down to the store and buy yurself something that will make you some munny..Like a bulldozer er sumthin'. Economics 101. Remember..you heard it here on the Crown.Bobby02-19-2007
augestin john frum India.. Keep buying those SU-30 ballerinas dummie.Bobbie C.02-19-2007
Dick, Yes, please say "Hi" to Edna for us Libbys. She'll no doubt remember our parents, Waldo and Marcia. We loved Grammy Delong so much! She was one terrific person in a tiny package! I hope you have a wonderful visit. Is Jack coming along too? His brother, Roy, used to be our pastor at State Street for a while. I remember those ugly brown stockings but only had to wear them for a few years. I was so glad when we could go to saddle shoes and bobby socks! They were much more comfortable. Ahh, Memories!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-19-2007
Booby C (As you so aptly spelled your name a few entries back).....Of course, it all makes sense in retrospect....a garment of torture designed by men!!!! The more things change the more they stay the same ;-)SandyMidCoast02-19-2007
Bobby C: They were the rage alright. We girls were in a RAGE everytime our Mothers said we had to wear them.MarilynColchester,Vt02-19-2007
Before I die fur the night I'm gonna leave one post for Waldo ..he was always the most studious and silent dude in our class..and he served the same way. Waldo ..this is te last picture I took that I could get a permit for ..in cockpit.. I'm never flyin' with anybody again..Bobby C.02-19-2007
Yeah Sandy.. I remember those garters..DG and Walt invented those things..They said to me at the time.."Bobby...do ya think this crap will take?" I said,"I dunno,but I'm willing to bet girls get cold too..besides ..industrial garters will be the new rage."Bobby C.02-19-2007
Arrgh! Those green wool pants that we only wore during seriously cold weather... Those had to be the itchiest garment ever invented. They weren't so bad when your legs were close to frozen, but as soon as the skin began to warm, it triggered something in the wool, and it launched its attack.Waldo LVassalboro02-19-2007
Does anybody remember the awful "harness-like" garter thingys that held those brown stockings up?SandyMidCoast02-19-2007
Sorry Marilyn, I missed spelled your name.Mona02-19-2007
Mairln and Gwen: The brown stockings wwere horrible, but even worse when I was in lower grades we also had to wear a one piece "union suit" with the stockings, no pants even under your skirt. Wasn't it great when the tights came along? At least my girls got to wear those, ah, the memories.Mona02-19-2007
I remember those wool dark green trousers that us guys used to wear..sometimes they used to have a patch or two on them. Could cut them off in May and make shorts...fur puddle jumpin'.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Gwen: I remember those horrible long stockings that we used to wear. I usually took another pair of socks to school with me and changed in the girls bathroom before class. Sometimes I forgot to change back before going home and usually got a lecture from Mom. Yep, we wore the slacks and jeans just to keep warm. Dorky looking, but at least we were warmer. We walked from Exchange Street to the High School. Going across that bridge was always so cold!! Back then, I hated to war a hat in the winter also. Would freeze my ears before I would mess my long hair How aboout you?MarilynColchester,Vt02-19-2007
OKEY you guys.."Gloom dispair and agony on me, " cheerup.. this beats the alternatives..!! remember those old "All Rubber" boots we had to wear green and stinky with those wool socks made all kinds of noise as you'd sneak down the hall at Cunningham!! now they have something like that but call them "barn " boots and gals do any of remember those long light brown stockings we had to wear in winter with garters! girls didn't wear slacks or jeans or pants to school except under their dresses to keep warm! :DGwenSeattle02-19-2007
What difference does it make what you are paying now,by next week the price will have gone up. Gas prices have gone up 10 cents a gal in the past 7 days. Summer a comin.Guest Again02-19-2007
I'm so Sorry about that mistype ..I meant..straw andBobby C.02-19-2007
You guys are missing the whole point here with costs and stuff.. I submit to you that the more money that gets printed by the Federal Reserve the less your are gonna have in the future. Of course there is some kind of balance here.. and some printing is required,but jeeze..do the math..these guys are running the presses 24 hrs a day jest to keep you alive. What this country collects in taxes ain't even close to keepin' us happy. P.S. If you don't get it right yur screwed. P.S.S. Secew oil..burn horshshit and straw.Bobby C02-19-2007
In December, my bill was $119.17. If you divide that by my usage (906), one might say it costs me .1315342 per KWH. That includes the Energy Charge, the Fuel Charge, Gross Receipts Tax, the Municipal Franchise Fee, and the Municipal Utility Tax.........also the Meter Base Protector Service and the "Customer Charge". :-) One must laugh or they would cry. Actually, I guess it's not too bad. What do you think? I should have been born rich instead of good looking!!!Guest1099Florida02-19-2007
Electricity here is .107705 per KWH straight with a pcrf from .0250 up to .0410. Also a $10 customer chg monthly We are only about 40 mi. from a nucular (Bushism) plant and since we are on a Co-op we get money back every year.Arch02-19-2007
17 cents a kwh here for both transmission and distribution of electricity. I just got a letter from a competitor selling it for a penny a kwh less.RomCentral Mass.02-19-2007
Thank you JimmyC. I think I understand my bill better thanks to your post. We probably pay 2.19300000 cents for the first 200KWH, 1.98400000 cents for the next 600 KWH and we used an additional 466 in the next category at 1.86200000. Plus the other costs mentioned.Jane02-19-2007
I would have to call to find out the KW/hr charge, too. It is impossible to discern from looking at the bill. My guess would be higher, but I marked... I don't know. By the time you wade through the variable Customer charge, Transmission Charges [two separate headings] And Generation Charge, [plus the PA adjusted surcharge on each level]... just look at the bottom line and it cost just over $118.00 in August of 2006. Kwh (kilowatt-hour) — The basic unit of electric energy for which most customers are charged. A kilowatt-hour is the amount of electricity used by ten 100-watt light bulbs in one hour. ************ I did as someone else did and called...sorry, office is closed. *********** for a sample of our bill online...go to: www dot p p and l dot com and click on understanding my bill. HA!Jane02-19-2007
Been watching this site for a long time now...first time posting...we pay .13497 for the first 1000 kwh...then it's .06986 for the rest...also we pay .01387 fuel adjustment...Delmarva power then sells the elect...:mad: we pay for to other states around us...I love this site and check it numerous times a day when I'm not up in the county...I usually spend 6 to 7 months up there...:D Trying to move up there shortly...Thanks for having the best site in the county for us to share and watch....jimmycslower lower delaware02-19-2007
IRONIC= My husband gets stopped and a fine for going 5 miles over the speed limit.....Scott Hewitt has 27 License suspensions and kills someone while smoking weed and they say in today's news he gets his license back in 5 years...Open your pockets people..We are paying for that puss nuts mistakes and its coming out of our paychecks....after all..we have to keep this highway clean and free of debris for Scott when he starts driving again....unbelievable :mad:CarmaHollis02-19-2007
Guest..I tried to buy lobters with my food stamps and they wouldn't let me. Said they had too much cholesterol and you freaken' poor peeple need to live forever to clean the toilets.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Dick Delong KWH.. That extra money might be to cover you in case of an accident..and the long and expensive process of building and maintaining that facility. I would rather see that expense be spread over the country. Nuke plants don't get many "green credits" but they should ..cause if one "craters" as we say in the buziness.. everybody around it is gonna look like the Hulk. We share the power..we prolly oughta share the responsibility.Bobby the c'02-19-2007
WE PAY .09517 KWH HEREN CLARKS S FL02-19-2007
Which is worse.....paying your taxes to help the illegal aliens or give out tax dollars to those who is frauding the govt. living off of welfare checks while they work under the table and get to buy live lobster and shrimp with their foodstamp money...at this point...what's the diffrence? :rolleyes:GuestMaine02-19-2007
Dick, I've been wondering over the years where Edna and Jack are and what they're doing. Chances that they'll remember me are slim, but tell 'em "Hi!" for me, anyway. It seems they should be an interesting source for learning about the Pakistani culture. -A worthwhile pursuit nowadays.Waldo LVassalboro02-19-2007
electric rates here is Vancouver,WA .0736 cents per kilowatt-hourRick B02-19-2007
Waldo I like that cold T.seat..wakes me right up in the morning. I had refrigeration coils installed on mine.That costs as much as the heat. Kinda shrinks the possibilties tho'.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Re: Question of the day: Our basic kilowatt hour (kwh) costs about the same as you cite for PQI, but it costs another 7-and-a-half cents or so to get it here. The power-generation company has their charge, and Central Maine Power adds theirs for the use of their power lines. 15 cents/ kwh makes you think twice before turning on that space heater! --But then the cold seat can make you change your mind.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-19-2007
Since I don't dare look, I made a phone call and we pay .13 here. Cheap on the summer, but wicked bad as KBB says in the winter :-(Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-19-2007
Waldo and the rest of the Libby crowd. Gram Bertha,s youngest daughter, Edna is coming here for lunch tomorrow. She is the one who spent many years in Pakastan and 3 of her children were born over there. They winter here in Florida not far from us. Just thought you might be interested.Dick Delong02-19-2007
As to cost of a KWH of electricity, I just checked and we are paying .0913 Per KWH. You guys are getting by cheap. And we have a nuke plant within 30 miles, and yes it is down wind.Dick DeLong02-19-2007
Hey Tom Welcome aboard! Are you the fella who did the commericals for Do-nuts at pelky's mkt? back in the 80s! :DJudy HardyTACOMA02-19-2007
Jeeze kbs ..lay off! I'm already having a bad day..trying to do MY taxes. Don't worry about it..Bank of America is going to issue them credit cards .. by the time the bankers get thru with them they won't have enough money left to go to Taco Bell never mind send any money back home. By the time they begin to see how the game is played they will wish they had never left home.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras in New Orleans. You can go to www.nola.com and see what it is all about. There are Web Cams (go to cams) and at late night you might see a lot of flesh LOL..There are several cams that will show parades also. Tomorrow is a big day in the French Quarter. I know you used to view the parades on the Home and Garden Channel not sure if you still can or not. Our local channels show the parades all day. I stay home and watch them from a warm place. LOL :-) my husband plays GOLF....SarahMandeville, La.02-19-2007
TAX REMINDER Have you paid your taxes......?? 12 million illegal aliens are depending on youKBSPI02-19-2007
For S. Blanchard: Saw your post today and thought it was intresting that you live in Whiteville, N.C. Your mayor, maybe former mayor now, named Anne Jones,is the mother-in-law of Monas and my niece. Anne was a pretty fair golfer at one time and was generally very athletic. Small world! Spring like weather here over the weekend. Had to mow the lawns on Saturday.Jim ConleyFolsom, CA02-19-2007
DG, Yes I remember the car and the houekeeper, I keep thinking she may have worked in the office as well. Your really to young to remember all that, but if they lived near you I guess you would.Mona02-19-2007
Here's a Dodge. The pink and gray is a Plymouth.Guest02-19-2007
Bobby, I was thinking an (almost)drive through car wash. Your hands stay clean. Well... Perfect Arch!KBB02-19-2007
Dan, I was born and raised in PI and graduated from PIHS in 1974. I left in the fall of that year for the Navy. I came back for a year in '78-'79 when I attended UMPI, then left for good after that. I've been here in Whiteville since 1981 working as a nuclear medicine tech at the local hospital. My brother and sister still live in the home place which is just north of the Fairview cemetary on the Houlton Road.S.BlanchardNC02-19-2007
Nah They make it easy for dummies like me to do things like that.ArchBrightnsunny, TX02-19-2007
Man! Arch you're getting mighty fast with that computerBobby C.02-19-2007
KBB.. you are a resourceful one..and you gave me an idea. I'm not washing' any cars... no way, but as soon as the weather warms up I might start up Saturday night mud wrestling contests..Bobby C.02-19-2007
KBB This would work eh!Arch02-19-2007
Bobby, Just post a "Car Wash" sign by the hole and charge $3.00 a car. You're in Florida...there will be plenty of takers. There's your plane ticket back to The County.KBB02-19-2007
Mona... Yup, suspected it was not quite pink. Frank Sr.'s Rambler was parked where Rick Nedeau now lives here on Third St. I believe it was his housekeeper who drove the car. Remember it?DGPI02-19-2007
DG, I talked to Frank Hayes this morning, he said his fathers Rambler was a beige color, had a pinkish hue. We had several Ramblers and they rode just fine, handled nice also. My Mom had a beauty, Red with black vynal top, rode like a caddy, had everything on it.Mona02-19-2007
S. Blanchard, just curious if you were orginnaly from PI or the surrounding area up home, and when you were there. Just curious if we know anyone in common. The scenery sure looks better up there right now than does the temperature.DanNorth Carolina02-19-2007
Re question Is sinkhole and mud hole the same thing? Some engineers are taking core samples here at my place cause the master bedroom is disapearing..that's why I refer to my place as foxole 85.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Good morning Gutterman, good to see you on here.KBSSpragueville Rd PI02-19-2007
Yes DG ..Pink ain't red but I just couldn't post a pink car.. I had one ready to go but my finger refused to hit the key. I really thought that Fury was "almost" Pink.Bobby C.02-19-2007
Good Morning, enjoy you info tremendouslytom deschaine687 Reach Road, Presque Isle,02-19-2007
Jack Boulier.. Thanks for that "56 pink and grey Dodge" vote of confidence....I needed that. I slept okay last night, but I'll sleep even better tonight knowing I'm right. Didn't we talk about your father's filling station once before? Is there an 8x10 glossy of the station somewhere? Right across was Joe Perreault's Store. Then it became TomCat Lunney's place.....DGPI02-19-2007
Question - The South Main Street camera - is it located around where Dr. Green's (optometrist} office was? This has bugged me for a long time.GuestSW Missouri02-19-2007
in the picture on entry 17761,that was my father don boulier with bob stephenson.the pink and gray car was a 1956 dodge.dg is correctjack boulierholden,me.02-18-2007
? of the day .... I have lived on a mudhole that had a few stretches of road in it.GuestSW Missouri02-18-2007
I knew a guy who owned a Rambler. He called it "Teddy Roosevelt" becaue it was such a 'rough riding' son of a gun!!! :rolleyes: There is a huge Rambler convention in Sturbridge, MA every summer. I was talking with an owner last summer and was informed that on his model the oil filter was an option and not standard equipment. I was shocked......RonMass.02-18-2007
Thanks much. I was in his office last October (had to find that camera); I went in and asked the nice lady working there where it was. I didn't know anything about "the chair". Maybe next October, we will stop in and say hello. Love it up there.Guest 109902-18-2007
1099 If you visit Aroostook (PI) and stop in to the shop while the good Doctor is in you get to set in the Hot Seat and have a mug shot taken and posted on COM. Yes the cam is in his shop.Arch02-18-2007
I still would like to know who DG is and what chair? Is there a special chair for pictures? Is DG the eye glass place up by the north cam? Please explain. Thanks much.Guest109902-18-2007
My dad had a gray Rambler station wagon back in the early 60's I believe.connie cca02-18-2007
Awesome! :-)CarmaHollis02-18-2007
same windmill last June...Paul CyrEaston02-18-2007
What a difference!!!!CarmaHollis02-18-2007
nice site! I was looking for trail conditons and found it great to some pictures of home. I do remembeer sliding down academy during a snow stormrickmaine02-18-2007
Beautiful photo Paul of the Easton Windmill...It reminds me of the many sunrise and sunsets I saw looking across from my Great Grandparents house while growing up and seeing this same windmill...it amazes me that it's still standing...Thanks! :-)CarmaHollis02-18-2007
Jeff That latest poll should read behind a vehicle.Arch02-18-2007
DG, Dodge is not an eight letter word.Guest02-18-2007
Guest... Sign in with a name and location and we'll talk pink Plymouth vs. pink Dodge.DGPI02-18-2007
Mona... Ask Frank if his father's Rambler was pink or a light tan. I'd bet a light pink.DGPI02-18-2007
Beautiful photo Paul. I have coffee with Frank Hayes several times a week and we were talking cars one day, they sold Hudsons before the rambler came out,we had two of them and we bought several ramblers from Hayes, never a pink one! do any of you remember the little Metropolitan, we bought one from Frank, what a great little car. Hoffses has one they use for show only. could drive forever on a tank of gas.Mona02-18-2007
JH... Those cars are Henry J's. Looked like a Willeys. My father had a Willeys. Or is it Willis? Hmmmm, it's leaving me. The more I think about it, the more I know that Dodge had a pink and grey mid 1950's selection. Not Plymouth. I also recall that Frank Hayes' father drove a pink (light pink, not flaming) Rambler for years. Hayes Super Service sold 'em over on the west side of State St. in the 50's and '60's.DGPI02-18-2007
The pink and grey car is a Plymouth.Guest02-18-2007
My dad had a dark green on of these and my Granddaddy had a blue one.. they were before thier time driving small cars..JH02-18-2007
As my Grandson used to say YuckiesARCH02-18-2007
Holy smokes that's beautiful! Thanks PaulRebecca Lunney Guernsey02-18-2007
DG, are you thinking Bobby C needs to come see you for a visit? :rolleyes: Ya never know what those eyes are seeing.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-18-2007
nice pink and red early this a.m.Paul CyrP. Isle02-18-2007
Rob, Nancy, et al.... Methinks I asked a question which I didn't know all the answers. Nancy,,,,yes, I recall a pink and grey Rambler, quite clearly, in fact. Rob....don't believe a Fairlane offered pink. I was thinking of a mid 1950's Dodge or Plymouth. The more I think about it, the more I'm unsure. BC......I realize pink and red are in the same family, but pink ain't red.DGPI02-18-2007
Ron, Sorry, we weren't rich, every kid that came over to play had a basketball so we would always at minimum have three available. It was great fun. Playing on snow packed courts taught you agility and balance. After some farmers had a potato bin cleaned out they would hang a basket in it and would play there on cold days. What fun dribbling on planks, you would get used to bad bounces.JRCPI02-18-2007
We never had a pink and grey car but I remember my Dad having his 1941 Ford painted and don't know what color he asked for but it ended up a salmon pink color. Mom wasn't too excited about riding in it.MarilynColchester,Vt02-18-2007
DG..........The car question..my husband used to work for Basil Etscovitz years ago and he remembers a Nash Rambler that was two-toned pink & gray. That was a popular color combination back then. He even had a jacket which was pink & gray. Not his choice today !!NancyP.Isle02-18-2007
BC None of those folks understand these Tejanos, this is the one sticker that will gua-rOn-tee that any of those contestants wont make it out of the starting blocks.Arch02-18-2007
DG: Was that pink and gray car a Desoto?OBMO02-18-2007
Is this it?Bobby C.02-18-2007
DG...58 Chev.?????????Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-18-2007
Ford Fairlane 56 and I think a Pontiac in the 50's. Do I win?Guest 109902-18-2007
Who is DG and what chair?Guest1099Florida02-18-2007
Speaking of pink cars, anyone remember the last automobile with pink and grey as a color selection? Forget the pink Cadillac which belonged to the area bigwig for that makeup company (name escapes me for the moment)...oh, yeah, Mary Kay.DGPI02-18-2007
RLG. It would be a pleasure to take your mug shot in the chair at the office. We'll beam it all around the planet for all to see (could be millions to view). You'll join the ranks of such famous mug shots as B. C., Waldo, Rob, Arch, Dan E. and Connie. I have one of Ron M. but haven't posted it yet. So, when your chariot arrives, make a date with Sandra; she'll remind me to bring my camera to the office that dayDGPI02-18-2007
As you know, I'm 4 hrs behind you and I am wondering if Bobby C has lost his marble. Most over the scale intell do so :rolleyes: You all are special and I'm headed to the great north in August may we get to meet in the great Dr G chair?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-17-2007
Survivor---Mud season Aroostook County. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle02-17-2007
Bobby C, They may as well cancel the show now. Nobody will make it past Waco.Goatroper02-17-2007
This one is for Arch who is a great guy. (takes the time to find stuff for people) Right up there close to DG. "Due to the popularity of the Survivor shows, Texas is planning to do its own, entitled Survivor - Texas Style. The contestants will start in Dallas, travel to Waco, Austin, San Antonio, over to Houston and down to Brownsville. They will then proceed up to Del Rio, on to El Paso, then to Midland, Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo. From there, they'll proceed to Abilene, Ft. Worth and finally back to Dallas. Each will be driving a pink Volvo with bumper stickers that read, "I'm gay", "I'm a vegetarian", "I voted for Al Gore", "George Strait sucks", "Hillary in 2008", and "I'm here to confiscate your guns!" The first one to make it back to Dallas alive wins." This came frum Randy.Bobby C.02-17-2007
Thank you Arch for the website info. I checked into it and its interesting plus I got some good recipes too. Think we will have to visit Columbia Falls on our trip next summer.MarilynColchester,Vt02-17-2007
Eddie T., Go here for a complete schedule of MPBN basketball coverage. http://mpbn.net/Basketball/schedules.html Some games will be on broadcast television, and some will be streamed.Dan E02-17-2007
Marilyn Follow this link, cranberry bogs http://www.umaine.edu/umext/cranberries/pictures.htmArch02-17-2007
Marilyn, Loved the photo of your dad Bob Stepenson. He was such a nice man - always friendly and smiling.connie c.CA02-17-2007
The Cranberry Bogs are here in IIwaco Wa. but Maine has them too somewhere Judy saysBHardy02-17-2007
B Hardy: Regarding your photo of the cranberry bog, where are they located? My husband and I hope to do a tour of the Maine coast and some inland areas this coming summer and had hoped to see some bogs.MarilynColchester,Vt02-17-2007
Is it true that maine public broadcasting will be streaming live video of the basketball tournaments this year?Eddie Tlas vegas, nv02-17-2007
Yes Bobby I was think ing the same thing about that grange, my dear Aunt Norma lives on that road.. been there probably at least 45 years.. that is such a pretty area!Judy Hardy02-17-2007
we visited the cranberry bogs last fall and thought you all might like to see where the sauce grows for holiday dinners .. not far from here! :DBob Hardy02-17-2007
Wait a minit! Webmaster is that the old grange building where you turn to go to Echo Lake? We were going to buy the farmhouse right across from that. We had the money but backed off 'cause the place deserved a more just restoration than we could provide.Bobby C.02-17-2007
BC I read that post and didnt notice that Marilyn had signed it. I said Naaa he aint that cute. :DArchBlindeye, TX02-17-2007
Bobby, you're right. Wishful thinking I guess ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-17-2007
J Hardy..Fog Don't leave the porch..I seen some movies abouit peeple who wandered off in the fog and never came back. Pilots too..ask Waldo.Booby C.02-17-2007
Webmaster yur a lying sack.. Yu were never that good looking. I remember the name Bobby Knight and that's about it. Nice dress kid!Bobby C.02-17-2007
Sea Mist Fog this morning in the horse pasture, can see the Pigmy goats as dark "objects".. It settles onto the deck and makes things very wet then leaves a very wet blanket onto the grass but it is so pretty makes one feel very isolated ! reminds one of white outs , when you are driving..JHardyTacoma02-17-2007
And another... "I believe this was taken around 1945. Houlton Road Pomona Grange had a Tom Thumb Wedding with the children portraying the wedding party. I don't remember all the names but do know Marilyn and Bobby Knight were the bride and groom,Wayne Wheeler was the boy on the right end of the front row, My cousin Pat Crory is on th right end of the back row and I am located in front row next to Wayne Wheeler. I am the sleepy one with teeth missing. I remember I was so happy with the dress my mother made me. I am hoping some one will recognize themselves or someone else and let us know where they are in the photo so I can finally place everyone." MarilynWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-17-2007
Re mountain .. To some peeple everything that happens to them is a pain in the A--. Should have tried livin' on North Main in the 50's..We loved it..These dweeebs would have hated it for sure. Well said DG..ax everybody or shut up!Bobby C.02-17-2007
I was asked to post this photo on behalf of Marilyn Rivers: "Dad was Bob Stephenson and he is the man on the right. The last business in that spot was Dunkin Donuts, if I remember correctly."WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-17-2007
I talked just the other day to a couple who lives very near the windmills, but on the west side. They claim there's little to no noise coming from the mills. Said the position of the mills is skewed toward the east side and likely to be a little louder. Remember that Mars Hill lies on the west side of the mountain. Dan.....good Boston Globe reading, though. I suggest the writer should have interviewed residents from both sides....DGPI02-17-2007
Karen, Just come visit and we will go out to eat :-) Arch must have gone to bed early as he is usually on and Bobby was too tired to think. Gee Webmaster this site could get very busy once that cam gets up. I'm excited.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-17-2007
Bobby, thanks for the "fine". :-) Regarding the Windmill article...I wish the weather would cooperate so we could get the Mars Hill Cam up and running, especially given all the attention the windfarm has been getting! :rolleyes:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-17-2007
Re windfarm Never build next to a mountain or an airport unless you own it..ask Paul.Bpbby C.02-17-2007
The Mars Hill windmills are the subject of a front-page story in today's Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/02/17/an_idyll_lost_in_turbines_humming/Dan EArlington, MA02-17-2007
Rebecca you are right with the answer. I will fax you the 100.00 for winning!Karen C B02-17-2007
If I only had a brain.......Bobby C.02-17-2007
Bobby C. and everyone else this has nothing to do with my age. Ha Just a brain teaser.Karen C. B.Powder Springs GA02-17-2007
Karen knows how to get things moving.. Webmaster..see if you can find a spot for her in marketing..I gotta go pay my fine now..fur being stupid..ughBooby C.02-17-2007
Karen I calculate that you were born 13 and one half years after me so you are not as smart as me yet. "Imagination is more important than knowledge"Bobby C.02-17-2007
Karen C in two years you will be 52guest402-17-2007
JRC.....thanks for those excellent winter sliding memories on the Johnson Road!! Didn't you ever do Clark Hill?? I'll have to email Bob Grendell up in Idaho to see if he remembers!! We keep in touch and plan to get together since we're all on Mountain Time and this side of the Mississippi!! As regards Chum and Gilbert Clark, if memory serves, I believe Gilbert had a heart attack and drowned (in Canada) quite a few years earlier than Chum - perhaps 7 or 8 years earlier while he, Gerald Staples, dad and others were up there fishing?? Please let me know if you have further info.....C=J McHugh LougeeColorado02-17-2007
KAREN x+2=2(x-5) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-17-2007
Karen C-B, I thought I'd prove you were born on Feb 29th a few decades ago, but that didn't work, either. Nope! You're twelve years old.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-17-2007
I mean.. Karen Cos.. Beaulieu Jeeze!Bobby of Booby Carter ,Clinton02-17-2007
Karen B. Cos.. Are you related to Mike? Or Lorraine? I try not to ax too many questions here so if you don't remember..it's okay.Bobby C.02-17-2007
Karen - your current age is 12Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-16-2007
Darn! that's a hard one! Besides it's tax time.I don't wanna appear too smart. Signed, BCBobby C.02-16-2007
Okay everyone here is a brainer. In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago. How old am I now? I think maybe Bobby C. will get this one!!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-16-2007
Re whoopie pies: My recipe is to cook a chocolate cake in two nine inch pans..beat sum cream cheese and whipped cream together with strawberries and make a sandwich out of the whole thing. Then sit down and watch TV and eat it. When you get sleepy go to bed. When you get up ..feed the dog milk the cows and go to the bank. It's almost planting time.Bobby C.02-16-2007
Ron.. Peeple from Academy Street were too classy to get all sweaty and "dribble".. didn't mind pitching a few innings tho'..I mean in between times of climbing somebody elses apple trees or robbing gardens. Pitching was good practice for throwing rocks. We had a baseball with no leather on it..looked like a ball of twine..'cept harder.Bobby C.02-16-2007
Thanks Web-master. Got my bearings with the "Landmarks" page.SandyMidCoast02-16-2007
I remember all that stuff (not) but mostly I remember the name "Corey". When we got to Training School That kid wuz the only one who could read besides Bobby Burke (sp?). I got upset over that and when I got home I grabbed my Dad's copy of Guliver's Travels and learned to read. I haven't learned how to write yet tho.Bobby C.02-16-2007
JRC, Three basketballs??? You must have been rich. We only had one and when it stopped bouncing, we carried it like a football. Dribbling was optional. We always wore gloves or mittens, too. Now I know why the Siding kids always made the teams and we Academy St. kids never could. Except for Andy Packard, of course. :rolleyes:RonMass.02-16-2007
Does anyone remember the "Victory", the "Log Cabin", the "Rendezvous", the "Three Sisters Diner" and the "Outpost"? All either in Caribou or on the Limestone Rd., and most owned by the Corey (Coury?) family.SandyMidCoast02-16-2007
Fond memories of winter activities. I grew up in Parkhurst Siding (1945-64). We had a great time in the Winter. It seems there was a lot more snow than we receive now. There was a hill we called "The Big Hill" across from Charlie Bouchards home. We used to walk to the top of it and come down on sleds, tobaggons, or saucers depending on what we had and how hard the crust was. I remember Brian Harper had an excellent tobaggon, which we would wax just so we could go a little faster. We would also take a few potato barrels mid-way up the hill, stack them on their sides pack them with snow and use them for a ski-jump. There were also times when the Johnson Rd would be glare ice and vehicles could not travel it and we would take our sleds and walk nearly to CJ-McHugh's and then slide back down the road, across the main rd and clear to the river. What fun. We also had time to shovel off the outdoor basketball court and play basketball. We always had three balls, two we would keep in the house so that when the ball we were using would not bounce we would throw it in the house to warm up and grab another. Snow forts were fantastic also. We would build those in a vacant lot and have snowball fights with one another.JRCPI02-16-2007
Julia (I Love It !)....Scott's Hill looks like a different world these days. Way too many trees for SLIDING as we are used to. I remember one time Cousin Laurie and I took the longest toboggan we had and launched off from the top the hill by Bugbee's gravel pit. We were going lickety-split with her on the tail end and I on the front. I thought she knew how to steer that machine and she thought I did. Well, the closer we got to the edge of the pit and the faster we went, it dawned on us that neither one of us boned up on steering !! Just before we got to the tree line on the edge of the pit we both had the same idea...BAIL OFF !!! Needless to say, we got some crust burns and the mighty toboggan ended up in pieces. I'm sure we both got the dickens when we got home !!NancyP.Isle02-16-2007
CJ-McHugh Thanks for the reminder about Chum. I remember when he drowned and it seems that Gilbert Clark died right around the same time. Both were young. Barb has a grand-daughter that plays basketball for PIHS, her name is Shania Watananuchit. I had a chance to see her play quite a bit as a result of broadcasting many of their games on Time/Warner. I see Barb everyonce in awhile also.JRCPI02-16-2007
Marilyn...Chum was my dad's youngest brother, though he was really closer to my age than dad's. Chum and Barb stood up with Ray and I when we got married "way back when"!! Their children's names are Jackie, Debbie, Lori, Kelli and Mike....they grew up to be wonderful, intelligent, sensitive, and caring people; they had a lot to deal with after their father drowned when they were all so very young. Thanks for asking...C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs02-16-2007
JEFF! thanks for the time morph it was the best one yet!! the snow banks after plowinf and the plows and sanders great thanks!Judy H.02-16-2007
Time lapse looks great. Caribou needs to work on one of there street lights.KBSPI02-15-2007
Nancy..it wouldn't be much fun sliding down from the top of Scott's Hill these days, would it? There'd be more injuries than a face full of 'crust' burns! Do you think you went sledding or sliding?!!! so. Mainers go sledding.JuliaYarmouth02-15-2007
Grew up in Limestone and graduated LHS Class of 58. Father worked for the B&A RR and eventually transferred to PI where he was station agent in 60's. Great memories of The County - wish it wasn't so far away.Allen RyanSaco02-15-2007
Love looking at the web cams of the snow. I really miss it. It is so pretty. We have been praying for it down here. Feb. 14 I had my 3 year old class looking out the window to this little bit of snow falling they got so excited. For adults it looked like you were brushing lint off your sweater. But the kids had fun. I misss going sledding what fun that is. What great memories of growing up with the white stuff. Down here they don't know what they are missing. I tell them about the snow forts that we would make! Do you all remember that. I remember how warm it would be inside. Then I remember when Mom would say come on in its time for supper! Ha We didn't want to come in cause of our forts. We worked so hard on them and thats when I would get along with my brothers (called team work). Now I think of it I think Mom must of liked it too because we were outside. Well if you can remember please share your stories.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-15-2007
Hi Al Hobday, Mabel Bennett is living in an assisted living facility in Presque Isle. Her daughter, Ann B. Wight lives on Dyer Street in Presque Isle, and her son, Alan Bennett lives on Lombard Street or in that area. Hope this is of some help to you.bootfoot02-15-2007
Tenlee, All the schools were not closed, sad 1 and caribou didn't close to noon, lots of white outs still tonight. gail got home ok, she said that you could drive along just fine and then you couldn't see a thing. I plan to ride with Sharon in the morning.Mona02-15-2007
Reading the sliding memories reminded me of two special slidding days of my childhood. We lived on Turner Street when I was about eight years old. The Air Base was seperated by a fence from our street and just over that fence was a large depressed area that filled in with rain and froze to a long glistening smooth stretch of ice. We used a sheet of cardboard as a sail for out sleds and did we ever fly over the ice. Couldn't see where wwe were going very well, but somehow avoided accidents. The other day was when we lived on the top of State Road hill near Browns farm. We had made a big toboggan jump and was having a great time going down that hill. Only thing was, there was a pond on the edge of the woods and my brother didn't get off the toboggan in time, and he went flying into the water. Climbed out safely but by the time, he had walked home, he was pretty well coated with ice and about froze to death. Yesterdays storm dropped 25"s of snow in Burlington. We live about ten miles away and under my living room window I have 28"s and in the main part of the lawn, it is about 32"s. Our son lives in Cambridge a half hour from us and he had 36"s of snow. Plenty enough for us and seems like we will never get it all cleaned up. Got to do the roof next and we are done. We hope!!!MarilynColchester,Vt02-15-2007
Folks, I've posted the time-lapse movies of the snowstorm on the Skycam and Caribou Cam pages. The Skycam scene gets especially wild around 9 am this morning when the wind starts to pick up! I'd say Presque Isle got about 12"WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-15-2007
Mona......Great minds think alike !!!!!!!!!NancyP.Isle02-15-2007
Here on Westport Island, ME, we got about 8" of snow, then lots of sleet and freezing rain. Tried to shovel out my mailbox and walkway and it is just like cement! Guess the mail lady won't be delivering today. Winds were gusting to 50mph and twigs from the trees and ice and sleet were banging against the house. It was erie! Thankfully, we did not lose power as we usually do in storms. Being in the "willie wags" usually trees fall on power lines. Quite a storm for sure. On our news yesterday, they said it was the first day (Thursday) that all schools in Maine were cancelled. Was that true S.A.D. 1?Tenlee02-15-2007
Nancy, This was agood day to cook or read just so it could be done inside, funny you making johnny cake, so did I to go with the sheppards pie I made.Mona02-15-2007
Sure looks like a inch or two of overcast on the ground. Does anyone how many inches have fallen?Guest from Maine02-15-2007
I wanted to sign the guest book, but couldn't find a pen or pencil.Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA02-15-2007
yes judy iam where i want to be. it is just so darn bad it took me so long to get here.dtphx az02-15-2007
Nancy..I also remember those sliding days. I got a new sled for Christmas, but because my friends did not have sleds and used cardboard to slide, I did'nt want to seem "indulged", so I used cardboard too. We would go to my Dad's store and cut up the largest boxes we could find (usually Corn Flakes or Kotex) and go like the wind down the hills. By the end of winter that year, the red paint was still on the bottoms of the sled runners. Certainly the good old days!!SandyMidCoast02-15-2007
Mona.....You're right about the whoopie pie filling. The reg. sugar makes a softer filling. Thanks for the heads-up !! Been in the dough dish all day while watching the "blizzard" outside. Have just started a split pea soup and will make a batch of johnnycake to go with it for supper.Sure am glad I didn't have to venture out today. Even the cows (who love the snow) will come out from their shelter long enough to grab a mouthful of hay from the feeder and then head back for the barn. Julia.....I do remember those days long ago when everyone in the neighborhood of "Bull Run" would get around early in the morning on those winter days when we had CRUST to slide on with runner sleds. Flexible Flyers and Speedaways. If we planned it right we could get one good run (before the school bus came) from the top of the hill to the house, gathering speed over each diversion ditch (if our sled didn't fly apart). Even the adults joined us many times. Don't see that kind of snow anymore !! Good Times !!NancyP.Isle02-15-2007
I noticed in the snowmobile news that Feb 17th a snow mobile parade will be in Caribou?? I wonder if it will go down Sweden street? it is put on by the Caribou Chamber of com. :confused: maybe we can see some of it! :-)JH again!02-15-2007
Heeeeerrrre's yer sign!FLYROD02-15-2007
PAC.. that Ryder Truck statement should be enough and ya know what it's cute! I love to see the snow.. we have snow here in winter about week or so down in these foothills most winters but all year long in the mountains.. Now Don Tardy.. you just love the sun and I am glad you are where you want to be that is what is important! :-)Judy HardyTacoma02-15-2007
Pretty dang funny. If you'd like to see more, click on this link: http://one.revver.com/watch/25614/format/flv/affiliate/8097 These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-15-2007
Have been to southern Maine. Own one percent of an oyster farm on the Weskeag River near Thomaston maine. Best oysters in the country. Looking for info on artist Mable Bennett of Presque Isle in 1959. Have one of her watercolors. LOVE YOUR STATEAl HobdayPoteau, Oklahoma02-15-2007
Didn't get in for my tim horton coffee today and as ai look at the n. Main cam no one else is either, the State poice are busy some accidents in white outs, glad to be staying home today.Mona02-15-2007
Sherry: Rutland is about a hour and a half south of us. We go there quite a bit with Brian and Laurie. Its a nice ride there with some pretty country scenery. I don't remember Ray very much. Was he the younest boy? I remember Cary, Wayne and Claudia. CJ: How are you related to Barb and Chum? I can't remember the names of their children.MarilynColchester,Vt02-15-2007
RE:17692 Welcome cousin Steven. To those of you who don't know Steven is the only son of Joyce Smith (Witheral) who was a teacher at Cunningham for about 7 years. She now lives in Bradenton, Florida. Hope all is well with you and your family! :-)KimBlaine02-15-2007
Sherry...that email must have gone into the wild blue yonder, as they say, along with Marilyn's! She and I just met up here on line a short while ago; now we know that we also have you in common! Small world, huh? We had more snow out here yesterday and last night but nothing like what you folks are getting. When you have time, please try to give mom a call; I KNOW she'd love to hear from you!!C-J LougeeColorado Springs02-15-2007
Perhaps I'm late in coming, but I just found a great site about the state of Maine. Go to http://www.mpbn.net/ then click on "Maine Experience". A number of film clips about Maine. There is a touching tribute to Loring Air Base. Hope you enjoyMaraveneSarasota02-15-2007
The kids must have been really disappointed this a.m. when they didn't cancel school in SAD 1. Surely they will get out early with the high winds expected this afternoon. Mona - that's very thoughtful of you re: sending me a copy of the article from the SH, but it's really not necessary as I will be getting my copy in the mail in a few weeks. Thanks for thinking of me.connie c.ca02-15-2007
as i look at the main st web cam i think back of all my yrs of moving the snow from one to another, then i chuckel and say to myself the sunshine moves alot easier and it is more fundtphx az02-15-2007
Judy H..yes I think the show is beautiful - all of Aroostook County is and all of Maine and New England. I miss it every day. A young guy asked me the other day why did I move to TN? I didn't go into it. When some people have asked me, what brought you to TN, I just say "my Ryder truck". :-)pacstill freezing cold Nashville02-15-2007
Bobby C. Ferris Oil stopped at my house yesterday also, I've got to get a loan from you or mortgage my house to pay the bill. It is still worth it, I shoveled off my walkway last night and again this morning, what a lot of snow but is it every beautiful. I'll still take this weather compared to some of the weather in our wonderful USA. Marilyn, I talked to my brother, Ray, he lives in Rutland, Vt. is that anywhere near you. He said they got a lot of snow. If any exiled County people miss the snow you can come up and visit me, just bring a shovel. CJ, I did get your Xmas card and e-mailed to along with Marilyn but I think yours must have gone the same place Marilyns did.SherryBuried in snow Presque Isle02-15-2007
I saw a Ferris Oil truck out in front of DG's office yesterday. I'll bet he's broke today. :pBobby C.02-15-2007
According to wagm weather report this am we got 10.5 inches last night, but it is still snowing pretty steady here in Easton. I couldn't believe Caribou and Presque Isle would have school with the winds up to 35 -40 mph. Oh well.Mona02-15-2007
Daisy, I saw on TV that SAD 1 is not cancelled but a lot of other things are, or starting late. Seems like SAD 1 never cancels...especially when I went there! It's very possible we may have got the 2"/hour predicted. There's a lot more snow then last night. I haven't been out yet though so I can't give an accumulation report. I'm sure this is the largest storm of the season though.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-15-2007
Sherry: Good to here back from you. We tried to find you while home last summer but guess we should have called Rameys (sp) first to get your address. Know what street your on, just don't know where. We survived our snow storm, got 25"s in Burlington, but we think we have at least 30"s here. Will have to stick a yardstick in the level snow to find out. Will be waiting for your e-mail.MarilynColchester, Vt02-15-2007
I see a school bus on the Main Street, does that mean school is not canceled for the day? Webmaster, have you had the 2"s per hour that were predicted?daisymid atlantic02-15-2007
Laurinburg is a little over an hour from me up 74. A friend of mine works at the hospital there, in CT. I live in Whiteville.S.BlanchardNC02-15-2007
Steve, glad to see you found this site. We have alot of fun on here and I try to check it at least twice a day. Cousin BartKBSPI02-14-2007
The way I like snow is the way I'm getting it now....by looking at the PI web cam. I agree DT - I can also do without it. We got a dusting this morning early before it turned to rain. I've been away many years, but all it takes is a look at what PI is getting and I can almost feel it - including the shoveling! Thankfully, we rarely get much snow.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts02-14-2007
hi all smiths from mars hill.steve witherellrhode island02-14-2007
Hi Marilyn, I did e-mail you but I have a new computer and hard telling where the e-mail went that I sent you. I just haven't taken the time to work with this new Del. My old one I could do anything with. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks. I am settled back in PI and love it, so nice to be around such wonderful people again. Will write you again soon. Do hope to see you when you come home this summer. Happy Valentines Day to all COMers.SherryPresque Isle02-14-2007
Storm is going full force here. We have plowed our driveway twice today and just now I looked out and we can't find our car hardly and there is at least another ten inches on the ground. Think we will have over thirty inches before this storm ends. Wind is whipping and it is very cold and feels like needles when it hits your face. We aren't looking forward to all the cleaning out tomorrow. Mother Nature sure has a quirky sense of humor!! Hows your storm in Presque Isle? Is your snow light and powdery or heavy and wet?MarilynColchester, Vt02-14-2007
The snow sure does bring back lots of good memories.TX Guest02-14-2007
If the County gets the wind that we now have, you are going to be in for some SERIOUS white outs. Stay safe ... stay home, when able.daisycold & windy mid-atlantic02-14-2007
Tenlee, I had planned to send when I go to work Friday, I wll photo copy it . Connie, I'm going to send you one as well. Sandy, Thank you ,a good friend shared it with me years ago, she has since passed away.Mona02-14-2007
Mom, would you mail me a copy of the Star Herald article of Pam and Roger? Thanks.tenlee02-14-2007
Mona.....The very best Whoopie Pie recipe I have ever tried. Thanks for sharing! SandySandyMidCoast02-14-2007
Brenda, I can't imagine anyone going anywhere in Indiana in that storm, probably didn't. My ex was stationed at Atterbury air force base in Columbus, Ind. in 1952. We got a 2 inch snow fall during the night, I drove him to the base and noe much had showed up they wanted to know how in the wold he got there, he said my wife drove me, nothing was moving, to us it was funny. We had a big old heavy Hudson that would go anywhere. I'm glad we have such great equipment and the know how to take care of whatever fall. The wind will be the problem tomorrow.Mona02-14-2007
We just suffered a Blizzard here in Indiana and beleive me it was a nightmare here and I lived in Maine for many years guess it is the locations that are so different handling snow storms. We had about 4 inches of ice build up also. What a nightmare this has been.Brenda02-14-2007
Mona, I guess they send it "slow boat to China" or something! It's certainly not sent priority! It must go by ground all the way. But I thought everything was sent by air these days.... Oh well - still enjoy reading it!connie cca02-14-2007
I'm about 2 hours from both of those places. Have you heard of Laurinburg? About 20 miles from S. of the Border.DanNorth Carolina02-14-2007
I get starved for snow so loved finding your web cam today. Your archived Christmas Blizzard clip is so much fun. Thanks. Jennie :-) :-)Jennie MendozaSugar Land Texas02-14-2007
Wow! I'm finally getting the 'live' view of the North Main Street webcam! For a lllooonnnngggg time I was just getting the still picture, and when I tried to get the 'live' picture, the site would give me the membership screen... I am a member -- I'm so excited now. We were talking around the office that if it keeps snowing like it is now, we'll all be working tomorrow. There's no shutting down around here......Norma McEnteeSnowy Hometown Presque Isle02-14-2007
judy hardy i have never seen pretty snow. i do not know how i survived my 52 yrs in me. i guess it was my job for 25 yrs being out side on the tel lines.dtphx az02-14-2007
PAC missed you on here glad you are back! Have a wonderful Valentines day.. I been watching all the snow on here isn't it pretty! :DJudy Hardy02-14-2007
Hi ya Bobby C.. just now saw your question from yesterday. Still hanging in and hanging on, you know how that is. My older friend was always asking me the same questions all the time, so finally I started saying, "I was still breathing the last time I checked".. just trying to be funny, got a laugh out of her.pacfreezing cold Nashville02-14-2007
I was in Roger and Pans park today. Quite a mess a lot of blue tarps on the homes that are still standing. They are getting a lot of it cleaned up. Did not see them.N CLARKS S FL02-14-2007
Connie, Why so long? do the send it via the South pole? A week would sem long enough.Mona02-14-2007
Mona, I'll have to wait to read the story about Roger & Pam in today's Star Herald as ours doesn't get here for about 3 or 4 weeks sometimes! I have a stack of them to catch up on right now.connie c.ca02-14-2007
re:17660 I'm with you Marilyn. Debbie should chime in here and say hi! A lot of folks read the entries but don't write in. I go through spurts where I don't write in either. But it's fun and informative to read all the comments. Home away from home.... I love a good snow storm if you can stay inside and don't have to shovel! 'Course we don't have to worry about that here :-)connie c.ca02-14-2007
Jeff. 2 hrs. later, before I read your response my problem is back. Thanks anyway.DickFl02-14-2007
Gee, I laid back in my reliner and had a nap, checked in here and you have all been busy, I'll have to stay awake and pay attention, still snowing though. My sister lived in Virgina and after she retired from cooking she worked in a 7-11 and she'd laugh as they stripped the store the minute snow was mentioed. Hi, Vern Tarbell, How are you? see your sister every Sunday at church.Mona Blanchard02-14-2007
Dan, what part of NC are you living in? I'm half way between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, SC.S.BlanchardNC02-14-2007
I've noticed lately that many people use the phrase re: going "sledding". I don't ever remember in my SLIDING days with a sled, that we ever said "Let's go sledding". I heard someone lately say, "That's a good sledding hill". It sure was fun in the very early spring to head out about the time the sun came up (after a sunny day and hard freeze); to take an older brother's sled with metal runners and fly down the hill on the crust. The only other good sliding was in the road and that packed snow cold be dangerously fast! A real winter storm has set in here today.JuliaYarmouth02-14-2007
Ahh - a good old fashioned rip-snorter! We are on our way to Jay - with 4 x 4 talent of course! Enjoy the weather - remeber to use those legs and not your back! -DBobHamden, CT02-14-2007
Mr. Tarbell, I went to school and graduated with your daughter Sheila. We had a 25th reunion in Saco a few years ago and got to talk with her for a while and I'll run into her every couple of years, less now that she's in Standish. For some reason I always remember her birthday, October 14. Hope you enjoy the website!!eyerunSaco02-14-2007
Welcome Vernon, you will enjoy this sight...J HardyTacoma02-14-2007
You don't have to tell me twice. Even the mention of snow here, and you can't get milk or bread. They go into complete shut down mode. Clearing the roads is quite comical. When we got a 7 inches a few years back, they plowed everything to the middle of the road, so there was a snow dividing our streets. That was a mess!DanNorth Carolina02-14-2007
After living in PI for fifty four years it's good to see the city on the net.Vernon TarbellWest Lafayette, IN02-14-2007
Dan from Carolinas, not only can you show your students a real snow storm, you will be able to show them how the County deals with its snow! I was in a doctor's office this week and had to explain to the doc & recpt how the roads are kept open and town/city streets kept clear of snow banks. Neither of them had heard the term 'dump truck' never mind 'winging back.'daisymid atlantic02-14-2007
Hey there, I've been waiting for a good snow storm to hit up there so I can show my students here at school what real snow looks like. Although I'ld like to say I miss the white stuff, I'ld be lying. Good Luck with the shovels!DanNorth Carolina02-14-2007
Would be nice if my brother Cliff and Sister Debbie would pop in on COM and visit with me for a bit. Hint, Hint. S. Madore are you there? Sent e-mail a while ago but didn't hear back from you. Hope to see you next summer when we come home. Still snowing and getting windy. We have well over a foot now. Will have to get it off the roof soon.MarilynColchester, Vt02-14-2007
Dick, you're welcome but I haven't changed anything! Like Arch said, might be a browser problem on your end (they work fine for me). If it happens again try doing the Shift (or Ctrl) Reload in your browser and deleting your Browser's Cache or Temporary Internet files. If that still doesn't work, you might want to call your ISP's tech support line and describe the problem to them. Some ISPs cache webpages on their end. Does anyone else have the same problem?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-14-2007
Webmaster; thanks so much. not I can watch the snow flakes fall.Dick DeLongFL02-14-2007
We have about a foot of snow so far. Very fine but it is packing in pretty good. No wind yet, but we were told to expect that and heavy snowfall this afternoon and into tomorrow. Guess we are about to get paid back for the early warm winter temperatures!! We are predicted to have 12 to 26 inches in our area. All the schools are closed here and a lot of businesses. Hope you don't get socked in too bad when it comes your way.MarilynColchester, Vt02-14-2007
Happy Valentines Day to you all. There is a great photo of Pam and Roger Jardine in todays Star Herald, and Roger tells what really happened, they were so blessed to come through that storm. Well our snow has started, so now we wait to see how much we get!.Mona02-14-2007
Wow - I just signed in, and it says there's 20 people on here. I usually see 4 or 5. It's really nice being able to track the storm. When I first looked this a.m., it wasn't doing anything. But you knew it was coming. Should be interesting to see just how much the County gets. Tenlee - I sent out my card to Pam & Roger yesterday....connie c.ca02-14-2007
Dick I have the same problem with the North and South cams and all I can figure is it is a browser problem. I have to switch to MSIE to get them. Jeff will fixem I bet.Arch02-14-2007
Webmaster:: I am having trouble getting live coverage on the katahdin cam, the scenic cam and the skycam, As well as the secret cam on the lake. What am I doing wrong. I have tried refresh, live update ect. They either come up dec. 10 or Jan 15 or some such a date. Its been ongoing for awhile.Dick DeLongbrooksville fl02-14-2007
Happy Valentine's DayMichelle StathamKeller, Texas02-14-2007
From Mikki and IArch02-14-2007
Hi Connie C in CA...Re: Post 176332..Yes, received your e-mail but send me your new address, ok? Waiting to get up to my sisters to go through the old newspaper articles but sure haven't forgotten. Daisy, haven't fogotten the ice cutting photos either..just need to get to St. Agatha and go through Opal's archives!!Meta GiggeyPI02-14-2007
Happy Valentine's Day! This seemed an appropriate pic, since we are still having freezing rain here in this area ... offices are closed ... schools are closed ... a wonderful day to share with one's sweetheart!daisyrainy mid-atlantic02-14-2007
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ONE AND ALL...Brenda02-14-2007
I sent my card off to Roger and Pam Jardine today, and just wanted to put a little reminder, it would be great if they are overwhelmed with cards, thoughts and prayers.tenlee02-14-2007
:-) Happy Valentines Day :-)Judy and Bobby HardyTacoma02-13-2007
Randy I will bet, good luck. :cool:Arch02-13-2007
Connie C: We were in the Sequoia National Park last Spring. It sure was awesome. Have been to Fresno quite a few times. Santa Maria is right on the coast and centrally located so they get the ocean breeze. Absolutely love walking in the back yard and picking my own oranges off the trees, yummy and juicy. My husband went nuts over the strawberries. I also paint and mailed home loads of dried gourds to paint and sell.MarilynColchester,Vt02-13-2007
Arch--re:17637. Uh-Huh. I kinda liked those sprouts. Sort of a poor potatoman's bouquet for the wife on Valentine's day. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle02-13-2007
Got a County 2006 DVD off of Paul..Plays on the big screen ..it was absolutely great . Only 40.00 dollars..I can't wait 'till he starts making movies too. RE Barley.. That's what happened to those people in Salem..their Barley got mildewed and they ate it and went nuts.Bobby C.02-13-2007
Marilyn, We are just outside of Fresno near the foothills and just below Kings Canyon/Sequoia Nat. parks. In my opinion, summer time is too hot anywhere in Calif except the coast. We are looking forward to spending our summers in Maine starting in '08. How exciting that Debbie is coming to Calif. for her daughter's wedding. Gosh - that's not too far away. Re: the "heart" p'tato - How neat! I can remember finding all sorts of different shapes when picking p'tatoes.connie c.CA02-13-2007
Where you been pac ?Bobby C.02-13-2007
Connie C. I remember you also. We go to Santa Maria, California whenever we can to visit my husbands sister and also to Indio to visit his brother. Are you located anywhere near those two cities? We really enjoy the Santa Maria area but Indio is too hot for us. Debs daughter is in Poway and Deb will be going out in April for her wedding.MarilnColchester, Vt02-13-2007
Daisy re 17627, that's Barley coated with some sort of preservative to keep it from mildewing, completely safe for consumption.......Paul CyrP. Isle02-13-2007
Randy Run outta Sprout Nip?Arch02-13-2007
Tomorrow is the only time of year that a customer would possibly see these potatoes as appealing. Happy Valentine's day everyone! :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle02-13-2007
I found this unusual potato in a bag of potatoes this past Christmas Day. I thought no one would appreciate it as much as you good people in the county. I took this shot in early January. The poor thing is looking pretty wrinkled right now but I thought it deserved to survive until Feb. 14. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.Robert02-13-2007
Mona Roger McLaughlin (pudge] son Wade is my son-in-lawN CLARKS S FL02-13-2007
Marilyn, Yes I know Judy Clair. She is a cousin to my husband. She & husband winter in Florida & summer in Maine. Still a very nice person! I graduated with your sister Debbie and was friends all throughout our growing up years at Gouldville & beyond. Saw her last in Aug. of '05. She looks just the same - never changes. I remember you too - but only when you'd come home for a visit. Meta Giggey - did you receive my email about the copies from the newspaper regarding my brother Gerry falling through the ice way back when?connie c.CA02-13-2007
I love checking into the webcam sites. Makes me feel less homesick. I am presently looking for classmates who graduated from the Northeastern Maine Vocational Institute Practical Nursing program Class of 1963. We where the first to use the boarding facilities at the old airbase in PI although our classes where still held in the old quanset buildings on the campus of what was then know as Aroostock State Teachers College. I have lost touch with one of my best friends, Sandra York affectionatly known as Sammy. Would appriciate any help reconnecting with her. The other SandraSandra A HaraCalifornia02-13-2007
Cheryl, I haven't made any of my reunions except the first one at five years. Happened to be home for my nieces wedding at the time. Am really hoping to make the next one. I try to visit Pete and Ethel whenever we are home and they have been keeping us up to date on people. Connie Clair: Do you know a Judy Clair? I went to Gouldville with her and remember her as a nice, quiet girl and I liked her a lot. She lived on the Parsons road in a building close to the Acres and store. Heres some of my memories of growing up in P.I. Grange Hall bean hole bean suppers, working at Braden Theatre and Newberrys, patrol girl and working in kitchen at Gouldville during lunchtime while attending school. Freshman initiation, someone hypnotized and proposing to Jim Dyer in the hall the next day, Northern lights, and many more wonderful memories. Too many to list!! Wish our children could experience the freedom and joy that we did growing up.MarilynColchester, Vt02-13-2007
Haven't been on here lately..the Caribou post office, I think that is where the draft board office was where I worked for a very short time in late 1969-1970 or in the near vicinity of the post office. I'm thinking back many years now.pac02-13-2007
Marilyn, yes I lived on Parsons St moved to washburn rd and then left school my junior year. Good to hear from old friends. Did you go to last school reunion?cheryl wilsonfl02-13-2007
Dan... For the life of me, I can't find that photo of the two singing DJ's. Looked all over the office, the house and nothing. It'll have to show itself natually, you know, when I'm looking for something else. The other guy with Voscar has the first name Jim. He appeared with Voscar on Voscar's "Donald (Duck) and Voscar Birthday Show" from the early-mid 1950's.DGPI02-13-2007
Me again. Paul C, I just rec'd today's pics. What is the red-colored seed shown in the mixture showing the snow buntings? I think I recognize everything else, except that.daisy02-13-2007
We have been getting snow here in Silver Spring, since last evening. The roads are just wet with melting snow, but there is some build up on lawns, etc. The good news is that it is going to change over to freezing rain this evening thru tomorrow evening; I think I would prefer the snow the County is going to get!! What are other folks getting?daisymid atlantic02-13-2007
Been browsing the entries. MONA, I use shortening too and the book I got said butter. So, we still make better whoopie pies. :p I can not find marshmellow fluff here often but when I do I buy several. The south has marshmellow cream and it is creamy, not stiff, and not great for whoopie pies or fluffernutter sandwiches. As for devil dogs, I love them but cannot find them here often, either. Drakes makes the best, Little Debbie makes a similar version. have a happy valentines day tomorrow and enjoy the snow.KathieAthens, TN02-13-2007
Thank you Arch, The web cam I was looking for was Sebago, but I'm enjoying both, so tranquil.RachelPennsylvania02-13-2007
DG, Now that I've built you up into this colossal memory machine, see if you can live up to your reputation and tell us who is singing with Voscar in this photo.Dan EArlington, MA02-13-2007
Bobby, DG remembers more than me. He settles arguments about arcane stuff -- and he's almost always right. You could buy Spuds at Marston's. Never saw them anywhere else.Dan EArlington, MA02-13-2007
How to go Dick is right! I found quitting impossible and it's gonna get me..like playing on the tracks.Bobby C.02-13-2007
Booby.... Dan E....appears to have the greatest recall of anyone on the planet. Must have kept a secret diary from 1955 to present. Once Danny and I were walking to school together (must have been 1957 or so) and he had a pack of Spud cigarettes. Haven't had one since, I mean a Spud....smoked Marlboros for 33 years from then. Now clean for 15 years this March. How to go, Dick.....DGPI02-13-2007
Yeah, that's Justin and to his left is Del Hodgkins. See Phil Tardy and Wayne Sirois? Pete Roderick and Ethel Shaw (their 47th anniversary today) are in the photo but cropped 'em out to showcase you.DGPI02-13-2007
DG That's me..at first I thought it was Ricky Nelson..but he wasn't there that night. Is that Justin Staples on the right? No freaken' microwave tho. Crap.. DG yur an amazing phenomina and.. Dan ..you seem to remember just about everything. Didn't you guys kill any brain cells at all?Bobby C.02-13-2007
Booby C.... Here's a cropped picture of the guys sitting at the counter at the Harold's Sweet Shop in 1958. Is that you in the center of the photo.....you know, the one with the jumbo ears and the rusty red hair? Dan E.....Voscar has the 1958 negatives as the "Sweet Shop". Must be, huh?DGPI02-13-2007
Hey guys, thanks for the ice info. (Arch gets extra points for the diagram - just like in science class.) I can't imagine that I would put my life on only 4" of ice - I'm thinking nothing less than a foot; even THEN it would be a little iffy. (Who's the lucky guy who gets to go out and measure the thickness to see if it will hold? His name's not Murphy, is it?)KBB02-12-2007
Flyrod, re 17608, no, sorry. If you're interested in a specific one I can look it up for you.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-12-2007
That's got to be the big Raytheon job (1947)..had more chrome on it than an old Buick. I can't remember what the one in the Sweet Shop looked like but that was in 58-59 and Tappen got the job in '55 to make a smaller version and try to market it. I think that must be what Harold had..maybe it's in DG's picture.Bobby C.02-12-2007
And Here is the one I was Talking aboutArch02-12-2007
BC Here is the AmanaArch02-12-2007
Marlene, Your cat looks pathetic but I approve of the name you gave him "Baldacci" perfect. Aunt LindaLinda (Bull) DavisCaswell02-12-2007
Here's some more,but I can't find a picture of the Tappan. I can find the Amana (mid 60's) "In 1955, the Tappan Stove Company, which was located in Mansfield, Ohio, manufactured the first microwave oven for home use. The Raytheon Company had introduced microwave ovens in 1947, but these ovens were as large as a refrigerator and were too expensive for home use. At Raytheon's request, the Tappan Stove Company sought to reduce the size and cost of microwave ovens in 1952. Tappan's 1955 microwave was just twenty-four inches wide and retailed for 1,200 dollars. In 1965, the company manufactured the first combination conventional range and microwave oven, further boosting sales."Bobby C.02-12-2007
The researcher who first realized the microwave effect and its heating-up ability, was standing near a magnetron (Arch...yes, the magnetron, as you called) when, to his surprise, the chocolate bar he had placed in his shirt pocket melted. That was the beginning. I remember in the early 1950's when the Music Shop was in the Greenlaw Block almost directly across from Harold's malt shop, a demonstration of the first radar range. Suppose it was whe same one Harold bought for the shop?DGPI02-12-2007
Webmaster - Is there a site to look at all the poll question results?FLYROD02-12-2007
KBB This chart is a snowmobile club chart.Arch02-12-2007
ICE..Depends on the quality of the ice. Napolean.. in a pinch, successfully dragged cannon over a mere two inches of the stuff. I've walked on less than an inch of clear ice..but there was no snow on it and I could see. When it got milky looking I would lay on my stomach to spread the weight and crawl forward and slowly stand up. If I didn't hear no crack ..I would jump up and down a little bit. If I still didn't hear no crack I would yell YeeHaw and go skating.Bobby C.02-12-2007
So...how thick is ice "supposed" to be in order to be considered safe to walk on? Or drive on? (And $38,000 isn't nearlyenough to get me out on the ice...)KBB02-12-2007
Re: Webmasters writeup about trucking on the ice in Northern Manitoba. I have friends who do this every year. They get paid roughly $45.00 per hour 12 on 12 off for roughly 10 weeks. then the ice start melting. They run A and B trains. Every once in a while the ice will crack and it sounds just like a shotgun going off in the truck. They're all in radio communications so that one truck will stop to let another pass. If I were younger I would love to try it. Very interesting work. $38,000 for 10 weeks work ain't bad either.RADNS02-12-2007
Radar Range ! That's it! A good old "Cold War" name fur sumthin' cutting edge..ain't it? Webmaster..I think that's why I still always ask about the ice..we used to bother my Dad from early in the Winter till he would finally say " Okay..it's thick enough..let's go"..and we would take off and ride on one of those magic ice roads across the lake. I don't remember which lake..we were very young..Long Lake I think.Bobby C.02-12-2007
;-) Bob Dylan.. the 60s I remember and the 70s.. but if aphorisms come back into style .. that is one hair style that i will never forget!! this is all in fun! I love James Blunt I think he sounds a lot like Dylan! ;-)Gwen02-12-2007
Dan E You have to remember that the heart of a microwave oven was invented in Britian during WWII The magnetron was origionally invented for radar and it was found by accident that it would also cook.Arch02-12-2007
One of the radio guys from that era told me recently he used to run down to Cranes on his break to grab a snack. He said Harold's big thing was to put all the stuff on an uncooked hot-dog in the roll and then zap it in the oven for a couple of minutes. "People were amazed," he said. "And, thinking back on it now, it was amazing. I mean we're talking 1958 here. He replaced that oven about 4 times in 3 months." Good grief! Bobby was probably the guy who waited on him.Dan EArlington, MA02-12-2007
Speaking of ice, I watched a very interesting program on the History Channel yesterday called Ice Trucking from their Modern Marvels series. It profiled a trucking operation in northern Canada that must cross several hundred miles of frozen lakes, rivers and ponds. Seeing those huge 18+ wheelers running across the ice was amazing. All of a sudden, driving a pickup on a lake seems pretty safe :) One interesting fact was that they have to limit their speed on the ice to about 15mph. Failure to do so can cause a wave to form under the ice that will then blow out in front of them when they get to the other shore. Interesting program!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-12-2007
BC Was that a Radar Range that Harold had? I remember paying the princely sum of .50c at the NMF for a hot dog cooked in a Radar Range (microwave) as big as a normal electric stove.Arch02-12-2007
BC Im big but not quite that big :DArch02-12-2007
I still owe Harold ten bucks.Bobby C.02-12-2007
Rachel Here are 2 http://www.kynd.net/~mmccorma/ http://www.sebagocam.com/Arch02-12-2007
Dan .. Yes that's kinda what it was Harold would spend his last dime on new ideas. He loved new stuff.Bobby C.02-12-2007
DG, Harold Crane. That's the guy whose name we were trying to remember a couple of weeks ago. Bobby, One of the radio station guys tells a great story about this wild new appliance Crane had. It was probably the town's first microwave oven.Dan EArlington, MA02-12-2007
Randy ..Is that thick enough for Arch to go skating yet?Bobby C.02-12-2007
Yah .. DG I worked there.. My Super BLTS and double malts drove Harold into Chapter 11.. I think. I didn't know crap about bizniz,but I knew good food. All the radio station guys came there to eat. And then there were the jam sessions at night with Buzzy and them.Bobby C.02-12-2007
Last year someone gave a web cam address for a lake in Maine. I enjoyed visiting the site.Does anyone know the name or address?Rachel02-12-2007
Booby C... If you ever hung around Harold Crane's malt shop right beside Mackin's Drug Store back in the late 1950's, boyz, do I have a picture for you. Methinks you're there sitting at the counter watching a small jam session with Wayne Sirois, Buzzy Shields. Del Hodgkins is there along with Phil and George Tardy and Pete Roderick. Ring any bells?DGPI02-12-2007
Bobby C.--A few ice fishing guys say there is 24" of ice at Portage and around 30" at Squa Pan---Enough to hold a man on skates. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle02-12-2007
Cheryl, I: graduated in 1958. Lived my early years on Turner Street. Played with Perkins, Berry, Rand, and nichols kids. I may know you. Did you live on Parsons Street near Harold and Shirleys restaurant?MarilynColchester,Vt02-12-2007
Cheryl, I: graduated in 1958. Lived my early years on Turner Street. Played with Perkins, Berry, Rand, and nichols kids. I may know you. Did you live on Parsons Street near Harold and Shirleys restaurant?MarilnColchester,Vt02-12-2007
Marilyn, What year did you graduate?cherylfl02-12-2007
BC...I'm hearing in general 18" of ice on the lakes and ponds in the Ellsworth area.EdEllsworth02-12-2007
Kevin Mannix just called for 1 foot of snow for here in Maine on Wednesday - I just got a "twinge" in my back! They're already dubbing it the "Valentine's Day Blizzard" and we haven't even seen a flake! So little snow on the ground, right now, everyone is in a tizzy, anticipating what MIGHT be!FLYROD02-12-2007
OK..It's been pretty cold for a while now.. so I'll ask the first question I always ask when I talk to somebody from home in the Wintertime "How thick is the ice?" I don't say hello how are you or nuthin'. I just say,"How thick iz the ice?". It's strange..but I just got to know.Bobby C.02-12-2007
Connie, I sent you an e mail but will add this here as well, I did reverse the numbers it is 2934.Mona02-12-2007
SANDY Yep. Big Dylan fan. For me, "Like a Rolling Stone" is the single most potent song as far as transporting me back in time to my days in Maine or to that time in general. I don't know why. I was really too young at that time - not even double digits for the most part - to be charged by his lyrics, but something about that organ and just the sound of that song instantly seats me in a tme machine. (But I'm a bigger Kristofferson fan). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-12-2007
Anyone on here from the class of 62? :-)Bonnie ShumakerFlorida02-11-2007
oh, gee Sandy - Bob Dylan - His old stuff I sure liked :D The new well - just not the same to me.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage AK02-11-2007
Mona Yes I knew both of them and their Dad.Arch02-11-2007
Arch, You have probably got that right, They sure liked what ever it was. They were right up to the steps and what a sight for those folks right in front of their window. I also wanted to ask you if you knew Richard and Roger McLaughlin? Richard was marreid to my sisiter , Marlene, he died in 1999.Mona02-11-2007
Mona I wonder if those folks had been using salt on their walks or drivewayArch02-11-2007
The Case Family. Tell us more about your son. Stay tuned to this channel and you will learn all about the county and the city.Dick DeLongin Exile in Florida02-11-2007
It was a pretty day for a ride after minus 18 this morning, my friend and went Ashland and toward Portage, turned off on the Wrightville rd. just went a short distance and saw a deer behind a pickup near a garage, we saw 2 more in the road, but when we came back I saw a deer at the same house only on the other side, we got to thee drive way and there were deer everywhere, right at the doorstep 9 of them. they must have something for them to eat the were licking something off the drive way, we just sat and watched them they weren't afraid of noise, I did get some pictures.Mona02-11-2007
Burtt, I'll have to listen to more of his stuff - I like his music alot - still think it's that voiceRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-11-2007
Our son is in your fair city, and we miss him terribly!!!case familyprovo, utah02-11-2007
Marilyn Yes I knew or remember all those folks. Donna is a cousin ? times removed.Arch02-11-2007
re: Whoopie pies. Just had to find my whoopie pie recipe, the one with the shortening, and will be making them soon. Have been trying to watch my weight, but forget it now. Just gotta have a whoopie pie!!! This site is really bringing up a lot of memories and names I had forgotten. Vince Grant was one of my favorites dancing partners, as was Tommy (T-bone) Thibadeau. I understand they are both deceased now. Also deceased, my best friend Donna (Rose) Lapointe. Arch: Did you know my cousins Joan and Roger Stephenson? Myrtle and Mike Cater were my aunt and uncle also.I dated Lewie Watt for a year and knew the Judkins, most of the Buck boys, Curtis Wood and his wife Donna ?. Not sure, but her last name might have been ArcherMarilynColchester, Vt02-11-2007
P. Burtt, Does it automatically follow that if you are a Cohen and Kristoferson fan, Dylan would be in the mix?SandyMidCoast02-11-2007
Daisy ,I tried the potato utensils they are ok, but you can't put them in the dishwasher like you can the plastic ones. We still use the plastic when we have company over.Bobby C.02-11-2007
REBECCA I love Cohen. That deep voice you are talking about didn't come until later in his singing life. If you listen to some of his early stuff - "Bird on a Wire", "Suzzane", "Sisters of Mercy" - he doesn't have that gravel that you hear on "Miracle" or "The Future". Still great, though. Kris Kristofferson was - and is - a great fan of his (Kris is one of my all time favorites. I may not always agree with his politics, but, man, is he good). He once said he wanted Cohen's lyrics on his tombstone - "Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my own way to be free". Gees, that might fit Bobby, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-11-2007
I learned of another use for potatoes, when I read the NYT today: disposible utinsels ... you know, potato forks instead of plastic! Who would have thunk! :eek:daisy02-11-2007
Mona, I went to send Pam & Roger a card, and got it all ready but was missing the last number on the zip code! Would you please send it to me? coclair@earthlink.net thanks!connie c.Ca02-11-2007
Hi Nancy I used to listen to WWVA all the time in the winter when I was a kid. Memories Memories It is a news station nowArch02-11-2007
Burtt - it is "the" miracle. The reason I mentioned him is that I always thought he was black - such a strong deep deep voice. He isn't - and for some reason I always chuckle about it because I associated his person with the voice - know what I mean? Kinda like what I would think Bobby C would look like if I had not seen pic's of him - the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz :D Tenlee, you are correct! YUM Mona's whoopie pies.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-11-2007
Sandy, The whoopie pies freeze very well, I wrap them in waxed paper and put them in a freezer bag they stay very nice that way.Mona02-11-2007
I say bah humbug to Whoopee Pies - Stick with Devil Dogs!GuestSW Missouri02-11-2007
Mona, Am baking and cooking ahead for a family get-together and need to know if the Whoopie Pies can be frozen....and does it have any negative effect on the filling? ThanksSandyMidCoast02-11-2007
I want to vouch for Mona's whoopie pie recipe. In my opinion, the regular sugar & the shortening makes a better filling. It was so nice & creamy and stayed that way. They were the best I've ever made. I had always used Fluff as well. That's what my old recipe called for. But as Kolin mentioned, ya can't get it here. All you see is that Marshmellow Cream stuff. No thanks!connie c.CA02-11-2007
Thanks, Arch. You are right...it was Lee Dorsey in '61. I Googled the name of the song and it referred me to Amazon where I got to hear a clip from the song. Sure brings back memories. I also remember another of my favorite radio stations back then was WWVA, Wheeling West Virginia with Lee Moore !! Isn't it funny when you play the word association game those stations always make some of us think of potato picking ?? Good times !!NancyP.Isle02-11-2007
CAB CALLOWAY HAD A SONG I AIN'T GOT NOBODY IN THE 30'SN CLARKS S FL02-11-2007
Nancy That song was done by a man by the last name of Dorcey (sp) around 60 or 61 if my memory serves me correctly.Arch02-11-2007
If you read the OPUS cartoon in Sunday's paper, you will recognize why some of us COMers are up in the wee hours of the morning. ;-)daisymid atlantic02-11-2007
Robbie : No, the ink was not dry, so the $5.00 "Baldacci " bill went to the goats. We were brought up to never let anything go to waste ! So, if someone tried to cash one of your handbills @ Country Collectibles, it was not me. Arch : Speaking of old songs (which you were)...I remember years ago during the poatato harvest season getting up way before dawn, hurrying downstairs to tune the old radio to WKBW ( I think) in Buffalo, N.Y.. Hoping to hear "The Ya Ya Song ".( Who sang that ? ) Dad used to say, " That's the most ridiculous song I ever heard !!" Boy, if he could hear some of the lyrics now !! I am glad he can't. Kolin K......WHAT are you doing up at that time of night ?? I'm gonna tell !!NancyP.Isle02-11-2007
You're right Tenlee , it was Sam Cooke . Nancy : I hope the ink was dry on the five dollar bill I left that morning for the whoopie pies . Sure hope you didn't try to spend it as the picture on the front was that of your Gov. Baldacci . I printed a few of those as a joke . Wait a minute , our cousin Mary said someone tried to get change for one in her store , was that you ???????? :D :D :DRob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-11-2007
Didn't Sam Cooke do the original "Another Saturday night"? Love the original version...Cat Steven's is oktenlee02-11-2007
REBECCA Come to think of it, Cohen's song may have been called "Waiting for THE Miracle" (either way, great song). I think Bruce Cockburn does a song called "Waiting for A Miracle". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-11-2007
Okay. can I stop typin' my WHOLE name now? I don't think there's another FEMALE KOLIN anywhere else in Maine. Ummmmmm.......OR anywhere else ANYwhere, for that matter. (Did that make sense?)And, DRAT! i've missed some "whoopie pie" comvo. Hey Robbie, how's your tummy? :o) (Good one, Nancy!! Whoopie pies laced with ex-lax. <Note to self - don't eat whoopie pies when visiting Nancy!) HEY MARLENE - NICE BALD CAT!!! Poor thing - been eatin' Nancy's whoopie pies, has he??? HEYYY, JULIA!!! No deer for you, huh? They eat everything out here too. GEEEEZZZZ! Who else am I gonna' find here? I just found an UMPI college friend off here today! GREAT to hear from you, Michael! BTW, I have half of Bodie's (AHEM - AUSTIN'S) 4th grade class out here eating peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches! HA! With ONE BIG EXCEPTION - there's NOOOOOOOO "FLUFF". All we have is something called "Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme". What the heck does "Jet-Puffed" mean, anyway? I'm afraid...... RIGHT! Gotta' hit the "Maine Goodies" website before bed to order my JH BBQ's and my Fluff!! G'night one and alllll........Kolin (yes Bull Nielsen)In Exile, Ca.02-11-2007
REBECCA: Leonard Cohen wrote (and sang) a song called "Waiting for a Miracle", but that is probably not the song you are talking about. He also wrote a song called "Hallelujah" that K.D. Lang does a terrific version of. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-11-2007
I'll go down and sit at the dock on the bay - and think about the song titlesGuestSW Missouri02-11-2007
Did you like Otis Redding? We're watching the Guardian so I'll be awake all night - all that water!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-10-2007
I dont know who sang what unless it was popular from 57-63 and it had to be a song that I liked real well.Arch02-10-2007
that should have said waitin for the miracle!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey02-10-2007
Sam Cooke - now he was in the Otis Redding time, correct? Who sang waitin for a miracle?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-10-2007
oh, I forgot - he's younger than me - I'll be up all night now - waiting for someone to answer - I'll think some moreRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-10-2007
You are correct, it was done by Cat Stevens but his was a remake of the origional song that come out in 63. It hit #1 on the R&B charts.Arch02-10-2007
I forgot - your 10 years older than me :p He sang that in the 70's - I'm gonna ask my knows alot hubby -Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-10-2007
Nope It was popular in the early 60s. Try again :-)Arch02-10-2007
Cat Stevens! I loved it!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-10-2007
Whose Song? Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I've got some money cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful wayArch02-10-2007
Nancy, yes I prefer the regular sugar, but everyone has there own preferance. It seems to stay softer withe the white sugar. And definatley the shortening.Mona02-10-2007
Mona....I read your recipe for whoopie pies and it is the same as mine except in the filling I use confectionery sugar. Do you find reg. sugar makes a better filling ? I prefer the shortening version to the others as it is not quite as sweet. Everyone to their own taste, tho.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle02-10-2007
Hi all The analogy is correct in as much as the objection was to what they read here on these pages. In that case they should be censored and stay away from the internet. With that said everyone is correct, knowlege has never hurt anyone unless it is misapplied.Arch02-10-2007
Hey guys, I think you recipe is safe from kids on this site, they can get it so much easier for them to go on the internet to get or to the library and get from a book.Mona02-10-2007
Kathie, I only use shortening in the whoopie pie filling, I had tried others but a dear friend gave that recipe many years ago and I've never used anything else. The filling stays softer than those made with confectiners sugar. Thats just my opinion.MonaEaston02-10-2007
Guest of Maine.. "Kids" in this world today could teach us some things.. Now If Cnn reports UFOs over Aroostook County all of us web commers can sit back and Chuckle and say hee hee it's Paul I know it's Paul!! Namcy I loved that whoopee pie story for your thieving relative! funny ! Bobby you are so diplomatic never seem to get your feathers ruffled you musta been married a long long time !!! JEST IN JEST also Spring has sprung my neighbor "Son" just dug up her Kimchee wow!JHardyTacoma, Washington02-10-2007
Robbie......So THAT'S where those 2 whoopie pies went !! I had set those aside for one of the Highland cows who wasn't feeling too good...I had mixed some Ex-Lax in with the filling ( the other whoopie pies had PB filling). How did you feel the rest of the way home ????????? See you in April ??NancyP.Isle02-10-2007
Marlene....your Aunt Linda will love that picture !! She probably will have some advice on how to handle "BALDacci".NancyP.Isle02-10-2007
The "secret resapee" is out. I just bought a book at the Dollar Tree with the famous Maine Woopie Pie recipe in it. I think the filling wasn't quite like I make it but it was pretty close. MONA; Since you are the expert, :-) , Do you use margarine, butter or crisco in the filling?KathieAthens, TN02-10-2007
When my cat, Gin, started losing hair on his hind-quarters, my vet told me that it was due to stress. :confused: We have re-named him BALDacci...Now, he's REALLY stressed!MarlenePresque Isle02-10-2007
RLG yur right ..it's the contents of the thing..like the time a famous English teacher in PI threw a dictionary at me..the more stuff that is in the book the worse it hurts. I'm just glad she didn't set it on fire first.Bobby C.02-10-2007
guest and Bobby C, I pondered on this and Arch's comparison is a good one. It is not the book, but the contents within it that can be harmful. Gee people have killed themselves over the words in a song - it takes all kinds.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-10-2007
Arch ..Guest is right..books never hurt a child. I gave all my kids the Special Forces Handbook on their 8th birthday. They all have weird jobs now but they are just fine.I showed them some pictures of the county where I grew up and they just love it so they have good taste too.Bobby C.02-10-2007
Arch, you know your answer is a bad comparision. When was the last time a book hurt a kid.Guest from Maine02-10-2007
Guest From Maine Dont let the children get books from the bookmobile or library because I learned a lot that got me started making stuff like that from them. Oh dont let them near a computer hooked to the internet either.Arch02-10-2007
I'm still chuckling about the napalm creation. I hope no "big kids" get burned. That picture looks scary to me. :-) I just talked to Pam Jardine. It sounds like she's doing quite well even though she's still very bruised from the tornado and surgery. Roger is out of the hospital and getting around fine but really sore as well. I guess being alive is very precious on their minds at this time. It sounds like the people from their park have been very helpful, finding items and storing them. People have even gathered their scattered clothing and cleaned it up for them. There are still nice people in this world, even outside of Aroostook. That's encouraging! Have a great weekend, everyone. Hi, Tenlee!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-10-2007
Guest..yah I forgot..I'm from a different time and a different place. I've been doing tuff like this since I was ten. It's hard for me to quit smoking and wear seat belts too.Bobby C.02-10-2007
BC, There may also be some dead kidsGuest from Maine02-10-2007
That's why it's great to live in the country..if I tried something like that here where I live.. there would be black suits sun glasses and CNN types all over the place. Paul ..torpedo juice..ETOH.. multi- purpose stuff.Bobby C.02-10-2007
Sure hope no kids run across this site. Making napalm,gunpowder and achool nice. :confused:Guest from Maine02-10-2007
you can learn a lot from this site !! BC what kind of alcohol ??Paul Cyr02-10-2007
This is BC when he goes out to mess around in the back yard :DArch02-10-2007
Paul..To avoid getting into a lot uv firecracker chemistry ..I think jest mix up some gunpowder and alcohol,soak the tennis ball in the mush, let it dry, drink whatever alcohol is left and fire away. P.S. Maybe add some oxides for color. I'm not sure about this.. I'm just saying it's something I'd try and I'm still alive (more or less).Bobby C.02-10-2007
Paul If you want to go with a good flame, take a container of gasoline and make some poor mans napalm. Get a bunch of styrofoam and put it in the gasoline until it wont dissolve any more and viola naplam. I have never tried kero or diesel to see if they would dissolve styro. That would be less volatile.Arch02-10-2007
BC He dont need any help getting into trouble. Besides it would be easier to make a rocket and it would be instantanious. Paul Use new tennis balls and soak them with kero or diesel.Arch02-10-2007
Kim, you're welcome, Bobby, there you go giving me ideas again (potato gun/cannon 17085) think I'll pass on this one, too bad I just sold several old sled turbo's that had been sitting out back of the shop......my next project is to figure how to get tennis balls to flame across the nite sky (ufo's) after launching with the potato cannon, i.e fuel to make them burn a few seconds as I try to get pics, idea's ??Paul CyrP. Isle02-10-2007
Ruth?...When you first log on to COM, go to Maine recipes and it is there. I have never cooked Mona's recipe but everyone raves about it! Will have to try it soon. Jeff, Thanks for the info on posting the events for the Mars Hill, Blaine Winterfest coming up on March 10th. Paul, Thanks so much for all your beautiful pictures. I love them all. I think the snow birds are my favorite. :-)Kim DelanoBlaine02-10-2007
Arch if Paul has got through the Winter so far uninjured do you think he might try this? This has possibilities.. you could mount one on a frame with skies ..aim it across the ice and..be "gone in sixty seconds". http://pfranc.com/projects/turbine/duh.htm http://www.powerlabs.org/turbine.htmBobby C.02-10-2007
HD Chips are good but sad to say they taste nothing like they did when our moms put them in our lunch when we picked the spuds. Neither does the Cheese & Onion flavor which just recently just came back as a ripple after many years of that flavor not being found...at least not in this area...change...tsk tsk ;-)CarmaHollis02-10-2007
Can that recipe for the whoopie pies be posted... Lost a really good recipe and haven't found one to replace it... ? Thanks in advance.. ;-) :D ;-)frazfamilyIsland Falls02-10-2007
Arch, your makin' me drool uMMMMMRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-09-2007
Man talking my language. MMMM PB whoopie pies. Mrs gonna make a batch this weekend-----I hope :-)Arch02-09-2007
Nancy : I was at your home in June and Sept. and you weren't home so I had a glass of milk and a couple of whoopie pies and left . You didn't miss any whoppie pies ??? Wish they'd had peanut butter filling though !!! PS...See ya' in April.Rob Bull02-09-2007
Hi Rob Thanks for the info, I was curious as Peter was married for a while to a girl who was my next door neighbor there in Mapleton.Arch02-09-2007
I agree about HD potato chips, we have family coming down next month with good maine hotdogs, can squash and donuts,plus the chips. nowhere like Maine. Becky is your mom"s name Dianne? Mona your whoopie pie recipe is the best.LouiseFlorida02-09-2007
Should have said , one of their brothers .Rob Bull02-09-2007
Arch : Peter is my cousin as is Nancy [Bull] Dow , Kolin [Bull] Neilsen , Arden Jr. etc. There's quite a few of us scattered around the country , but "The County " is home to all of us . My dad's name was Marshall [Arden and Alden's younger brother].Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-09-2007
J. Hardy, I am so sad to see that Janet Dicker has passed away. Her piano playing is still ringing clearly in my head. Does anyone remember how well she tickled those ivories? She made music class at Cunningham positively delightful for me as well as for others, I'm sure. Her talented hands were all over that piano as she lead our singing. Hi Waldo, I'm glad Gwen has you driving the most scienic route in the NE. What adventures you and Judy must be taking. Long overdue: Hi Bobbie Sheppard. It's great to see you found this site. It was fun to bump into you a few years back when in PI.Harriet L BCT02-09-2007
Rob B What relation is Peter Bull to you?Arch02-09-2007
Robbie.... You mean to tell me that you were HERE and didn't stop for coffee ?? Tsk ! Tsk ! And twice, no less !! But you are right about Cousin Rhett's chips. Very habit-forming. Gary would be oh, so proud. ( Miss seeing his smiling face from time to time.)Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle02-09-2007
You can order Humpty Dumpty potato chips online if you'd like to. www.humptydumpty.com I love the barbeque too and buy them in southern Maine but they are made in Canada now. I also LOVE the wise onion and garlic!tenlee02-09-2007
Linda, We have w good showing of the Bull family on here, some of you I know, I see Arden Jr. sometimes when he is here, My sister Vella ( Conley ) Fatkin, was in the class of 1958, She lives in KY. She plans to spend the first 2 weeks of Sept. with me, Haven't seen her since Mom died 5 years ago, wish she could have been her for her reuion, but It will probably be in August.MonaEaston02-09-2007
COM'ers : Try the Fox Family chips made right in Mapleton and available right there in Presque Isle . Wife and I brought home a case of them in July and then again in October . Three flavors , barbeque , salt and pepper and plain . Mmm good !!!Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-09-2007
OB... Yes Sweden St. was two way. I've also been gone a long time so I don't know the specifics, but at some point a mall was built in that area and now if one is not familiar with the change, one will just keep going round and round as I did, laughing all the way.DonnaS.E. Florida02-09-2007
Julia Randy S said that HD chips are made in Hartland NB Canada now.Arch02-09-2007
I'm wondering where all these people (including nieces!) will find Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips! The Plant here in So. Portland is long gone. Do you still see them on the grocery shelves? Great picture Kolin Kay...Austin too! A calendar...for sure with lots of snow buntings and pileated woodpeckers and scenery of the river especially. Never mind the deer...I see all I need to as they chew the yews in my yard!JuliaYarmouth02-09-2007
I left PI in 1966 so correct me if I am wrong, but on the Caribou web cam, wasn't Sweeden street two way?OBMO02-09-2007
Gee, Tenlee, I missed your post yesterday and went back to read it. I'm sitting here crying at my desk. What a great picture of our home you have discribed with pride and dignity.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-09-2007
Thanks for the Caribou webcam...Love it! I must be hungry because I keep thinking of all the great food from the County that I would love to have in Florida: Steamed red hotdogs, Yusefs cantonese spare ribs, and OLD Winnies Dairy Bar whole clams, cheesburger and chocolate milk shake. Yummy. And I know I am one of the few, but I would love some cold weather and snow!knickWPB, Fl02-09-2007
Yes, I'm another one of those"Bull" kids from Parsons Road. For any of my classmates (Washburn 1958) next year will be our 50th. We need to plan for our reunion. Please email me so we can get started. By the way Kolin you will get your HD BBQ chips when we gather for our Sisters' weekend in September but you have to be here in body to gey them. LindaLinda (Bull) DavisCaswell, Maine02-09-2007
Mr. Libby, Speaking of great restaurants from here to there down I-95 is another one in Medway. Some of my sisters live "downstate" around Bangor. Two of my sisters live here in The County. Once in a while we meet halfway in Medway and enjoy a bit of tongue-waggin, swapping goodies, and have lunch. We always met @ the Irving Station but last fall found the place full of hunters doing the same thing we wanted to do. So we kept going down the road about a mile and came to Ruthies Diner on the left. GREAT FOOD !! Now it is just a given that that is where we meet.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle02-09-2007
In todays BDN another of our Cunningham teachers has passed away.. Janet Dicker.. :-(J HardyTacoma Wa.02-09-2007
Having seen comments about Grammy's Country Inn Restaurant in Linneus on COM, I decided we'd have to stop in sometime. Last night, on the way back from The County, we had supper there, and it was GOOD! I recommend you try them out sometime. They're about eight miles out of Houlton on Route 2A, a 1/4-mile north of Oakfield Road. The food's good; prices are reasonably low; the service was great; -and the quantity was enough for last night's supper, today's dinner, and maybe an afternoon snack. -More onion rings than I've ever seen in one place before! We've resolved that next time we go we'll show up HUNGRY, will order only something minor, and maybe we'll have room for the home-made pie we had to skip last night. This is part of a planned trip to pretend I-95 doesn't exist and travel at least to Houlton via the "old" route in a few months.Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-09-2007
OKAYYYYYYYYY, Nancy!!! I'll bite - whip up a gingerbread for the sister's gathering in September, will ya'?? Oh...and DON'T FORGET TO BRING ME SOME HD BBQ'S, KAY??? The calender?? - COUNT ME IN!!! Tenlee - loved your heartfelt thots as well!Kolin (Bull) NielsenMorgan Hill, Ca.02-09-2007
Here in Calif. we don't eat ANY chips! Figure - why waste the calories? But I would take a bag of HD anyday if they were available. We did find out while home that we can get frozen Haddock shipped overnight from Smythe's IGA. Gotta get on that right away.... Maybe they can throw in a bag of HD & a bag of Wise?connie c.Ca02-09-2007
BC Dont be too hard on taking stuff from the County to Swamp Land, remember that you and a lot of Expats are there. :-) Down here we have to put up with Lays BBQ chips. Not as good as HD at allArch02-09-2007
What would I bring from The County to my locale? -The view! People quit farming in this part of Maine so long ago that trees have taken over most of the land, and it's difficult to find a place where you can see for any distance. Judy and I did our semi-annual flower-delivering trip up Route 11 to Fort Kent and then on to Madawaska and Caribou just yesterday. Once again, we were impressed with the beauty of the place, with grand vistas from the top of nearly every hill. Paul C., if you were to produce calendars, I'd like to hear about it. Randy's idea of using them as Christmas gifts has some real merit!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-09-2007
Re: 17473 Kolin, Just so you know Scottie had to retire his business....couldn't afford the gas for his " Beamer ". Looks like you will just have to come back to The County !! Fresh smelts, fiddleheads, Mom's gingerbread & real whipped cream. Do they even KNOW those words out in California ?? I'll bet not. OOPS !! Maybe I just let out one of the Aroostook County secrets Bobby C. mentioned awhile back. Gonna write a book. Paul....one more customer for a (or some) calendar(s) !! Jeff....GREAT WORK keeping things together on COM website.Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle02-09-2007
Gotta put my 2 cents in re: HD p'tato chips. I agree with Arch. They just don't taste the same; therefore, I don't even buy them when I go home. Actually, I prefer Wise bar-b-cue over HD. But my husband still likes the HD. I say to him - what is wrong with you? :-) Webmaster - thanks for the new Caribou cam. Didn't think I'd care being from P.I. & all, but I really remember going shopping there a lot. Tenlee - loved your comments..... Bobby C. - You continue to make me laugh... To be so witty....connie c.CA02-09-2007
What would I transport from the County to where I am now? I already have it. Life-long friendships. Some friends still live in Presque Isle and surrounding communitites. Some have moved far away. Some actually live close to where I live now. We don't see each other as often as we'd like. But we keep in touch. When we do get together, we pick up right where we left off the last time -- whether it was two months ago or 35 years ago. Once you have a strong County friendship, it's a friendship for life. Of course, some fiddleheads now and then would be nice, too.Dan EArlington, MA02-09-2007
Thanks Webmaster for the Caribou webcam Great view. :-)Michelle StathamKeller, Texas02-09-2007
Well..I still live on the funky Florida Coast and I say to heck with it. I wouldn't show anything in the County the disrespect of bringing it down here.. except maybe some bloodsuckers from Echo Lake to kill the alligators at the golf course that keep biting the legs off of our golfball retrievers. P.S. Those guys got no health insurance.Bobby C.02-09-2007
Well, I still live in Maine, on the beautiful coast. But I have to say, "the county" has extras over and above the rest of the state. The people are #1, they still smile and say hello on the streets, whether they know you or not, they take care of each other, no matter what the need, and they are real. I agree that there aren't driving/traveling hassels. Not freeways or interstates, just roads. Yeah, the moose are a threat, but I like moose much better than some People on the roadways. They are more laid back day to day, and seem to enjoy family more than many areas of the state, and still have bean whole bean suppers! I am proud to have been brought up in the "star city of the north", and have memories unlike any I could have received from anywhere else. The potato picking is one of my best. Hard and dirty work, but the teaching of work ethics was great! I love the coast, love being a bit closer to "things", but Presque Isle (the county) will always be my home. My 3 cents. :-)Tenlee02-09-2007
DEFINITELY need HD BBQ chips out this way. Every time I go back "home", the very FIRST stop I make is at the local general store to stock up. If anyone is riding with me???......SORRY - you're gonna' hafta' get your OWN dang bag!!! Also could use to have all 12 of my siblings (maiden name BULL from Aroostook County) transported out here - BEAM 'EM OVER, SCOTTIE!!!Kolin (Bull) NielsenMorgan Hill, California02-09-2007
Re: Caribou cam Thank you Jeff. It's a great view. Can't wait till daylight. You're the best, with the best site. Thanks again.DonnaSoutheast Florida02-09-2007
Randy Bite your tongue. They cant be as good becauese they are not made from GEN-U-INE Maine taters. Remember The Maine Difference is Flavor or was that dropped when they got rid of "Brenda Baker"? ;-) I Googled The Maine etc and the only time it came up was under Slopes Menu. For shame they have dropped all the good promotions havn`t theyArch02-09-2007
The one thing I would import would be a nice long brook filled with native brookies and lots of beaver dams! The Fiddle Heads would of course grow naturally along the banks.SPTColorado02-08-2007
I use-to watch the red sign ZAYRE flash at nite. Each letter would individually lite and turn off & on Z A Y R E and then all letters would lite ZAYRE.W02-08-2007
Arch--Keyword---Hartland, N.B. Honest...They're just as good!!!!!!Randy SmithPresque Isle02-08-2007
Don't give up.Randy SmithPresque Isle02-08-2007
The quiet, the slow pace and simple drives without traffic hassel and the walks you could take without your '38 special.. the smell of the potato fields and even the top burning! the wind and smell before the rain especially after the hay was all loaded and put away and everyone is exhausted and very warm! :D WOW Caribou Cam! Thanks !Judy HardyTacoma02-08-2007
Thank You Webmaster for a great job! YAHOO! Daisy, I have tried to think of something all afternoon and I like your entry. Oh shot, back to 404C forms - I am at work :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-08-2007
I read somewhere that they were made in Canada and not Maine any moreArch02-08-2007
If I could 'import' anything from the County, it would be the attitude ... you know the one that greets strangers with a big smile & a warm hello ... the one that offers a helping hand, when someone looks stressed or confused ... it would be the 'knowing' that everyone needs a helping hand on occasion. The way people treat one another is as good as the scenery.daisymid atlantic02-08-2007
Folks, I'm happy to announce that our Caribou Webcam is up and running! Many thanks to all of you that helped make this possible. We also hope to have the Mars Hill cam up soon. We have the camera and are just waiting to have it installed. The cold weather has been a major obstacle to this. Apparently it's no fun installing stuff on a radio tower in single-digit temps with the wind blowing :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-08-2007
RE Karen I know exactly what you mean when I go home to Maine I always get HD BBO potato chips, I love those and cannot fine anything around here to match them. Next thing I get is Creme Roll oh they are so good.. Then I get Fried Clams from the coast. Then I am all set to visit hahahaBrenda02-08-2007
Need I say more.Arch02-08-2007
DG, Thank you for posting that picture of Nellie. Because of my age, (um, then not now)I do not remember her face, but, rather, a personality. I am thinking she was very tiny and lived in a little brown house; the corner of State and Hillside? Between you and Jean, can you tell me when she got done and when Dr. Griffiths finished up with his practice? Daisy, Our pets DO say a lot about us, don't they? Fun to see people's critters on here. Our cat, Winston, scowls and carries a stick like his namesake - no kidding. If he starts taking after cigars, though......KBB02-08-2007
My first thing I would transport from Maine would be Humpty Dumpty Barbeque Chips they are the best. Whenever I go up there to visit my family they have them for me. Or if my reletives come down here they bring them to me. The second thing would be the beautiful coast. So if you want my address and want to send the chips to me I would be glad to give it to you!!!!!Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA02-08-2007
The first thing I would love to have here with me is my Brother Cliff and Sister Debbie. I really get lonesome for them at times. Second would be fresh picked, right out of the ground potatoes.MarilynColchester,Vt02-08-2007
Question of the day... If you could transfer one thing ,fromThe Grand Ol' State of Maine to the state where you now live.. please list that one thing and why you would choose it? come on now let's have some good ideas! :DGuest Of Time02-08-2007
Thanks for trusting me :p Bobby CRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-08-2007
Here's my cat. He sleeps like this all the time.Guest02-08-2007
Some interesting pet names on here! We had a yellow lab named Gent - short for Gentle. A pair of siblings that were a cross between black lab & springer spaniels; their names were Alpha and Omega, for the beginning of our troubles and the end of our budget (that turned out to be ALL too true!). One black cat named Puss, 'cause no one could decide what to call her. And an orange one like Randy's younster named Tigger (he lived to be 18). I cannot add pics, as pics are buried in photo albums somewhere. Four leggeds do add a lot to our emtional lives ... just check how many $$ are spent on them. Where we live now, there are graveyards -I kid you not - for pets that have headstones!daisymid atlantic02-08-2007
:-) My 2 cats... Jezzbelle & Bleubelle 2 yrs. 3 months. trying again with a pic. if no pic. I give up. LOL :mad:Sarah02-08-2007
That kitty video is well worth seeing so send RLG yur email. I wuz afraid at first 'cause I thought she would try to get me to join an MLM or something.heh.. SPT over years a few kitties and dogs have come across the threshhold always to my strong objections (I object strongly to just about everything).It's always tough to lose one.. I like cats 'cause the more I ignore them and pretend to despise them the more they seem to like me.Bobby C.02-08-2007
Thank you all for the wonderful entertaining you all supply on this website. The pictures that Paul takes are just beautiful, and I can't wait to have my wife review them every evening when I get home from work. The little jabs and remebering old times with friends are priceless. My daughter has moved there with family in tow. I go to the website every day to read comments and view pictures. I visited Presque Isle last Thanksgiving to see my grandkids and to ice skate and bowl, (I believe it is called 10 Pin?). So sorry to hear about your friends in Fl. I feel I know a little about them thru all of you. Hope their recovery is quick. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't visit the website. If I do miss a day, I go back and read all the things I miss. This helps me feel closer to my family there in Preque Isle. Thank you all again and keep the pet pictures coming. :-) :-)HolmesSan Diego02-08-2007
Any of you that would like to see a kitty video I shared yesterday you can email me. Randy your photo looks like my boy, not so trim as yours, not so healthy as Bobby C :rolleyes: Can't find that picture of him darn!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-08-2007
Bobby C. your posting about the cat caused me to perform the ritual of coffee removal from the monitor! We had two cats once; they were abandoned by their mother in our storage building. When I found them their eyes weren’t open yet and they were close to death. The vet told us how to feed them; and I did, for the next month I got up every 2 hours and fed them by hand with a tiny baby bottle special made for the task. The cats never imprinted as cats, thought they were humans, disliked other cats and refused top go outside, imagine that! They had 6 toes on each foot, one was solid blue in color and her brother was solid black. If they got to misbehaving we put them in time-out and they would howl like small children that felt they were being unfairly punished. Attached is a picture our latest family member whom we lost to injury last year.SPTColorado02-08-2007
Darn the pic. did not work... will have to work on that. Sorry.Sarah02-08-2007
I love cats.. here are my 2. A Sealpoint named Jezzbelle and a Bluepoint named Bleubelle. They are sisters. :DSarah02-08-2007
I remember Felix the cat. Paul I would like to see a little of everything. The Seasons are beautiful especially with sunrises and sunsets. Love all the wild life.. You may have to make several :D Love snow pics. since we don't get any down here LOL...Sarah02-08-2007
:-) i really enjoy looking at the main st of PI it bring me alot of memorysmildred bishopalexandria, va02-08-2007
Arch, That would be Felix!Dan EArlington, MA02-08-2007
Who remembers this cat?Arch02-08-2007
I am loving the photos of the pets. Guess I'll have to scan some and share mine too! lol As for the calendar... I would LOVE one of county photos! Put me on the list if you decide to do one. Your photos are beautiful. Thanks. :-)tenlee02-08-2007
This is the other cat.Randy SmithPresque Isle02-08-2007
Paul--count me in too. Something like that would come in handy at xmas time.Randy SmithPresque Isle02-08-2007
Gee you all have beautiful pets. I will try to find the one of my male, he is orange with attitude. Thanks for sharing. Paul I'm in on the it no matter what you decide is fine.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-08-2007
Paul! I too would love to see you put out a calendar! Your pictures are wonderful! I have a folder on my P.C. just for your pictures! Thanks so much for sending them to me. Hard to choose which I like better so---how about a mix of both? I am a former native of P.I.--grew up on Dudley Street.SandieMarlboro02-08-2007
Paul, I would like a little of both as they are all so beautiful, I can't make up my mind. They all portray home to me!!! I really enjoy the silhouette sunrise and sunset scenes. Amazing colors.MarilynColchester, Vt02-08-2007
Connie in CA..Re: Post 17388...Joe Gagnon was my father and I remember the indicent of him pulling your brother out of the Presque Isle Stream vividely. I think my sister has some news clippings...if you e-mail me your address I'll get some info together and send it to you.Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyPI02-08-2007
Paul, I enjoy all you pics, but this one reminds me of a family (of birds) in the middle of a heated discussion; forgive the liberties. ;-) Put me on the list for a calendar - County scenes would be wonderful.daisymid atlantic02-08-2007
Sarah/Marilyn, re: 17402/3 am considering a calender, would you rather see a wildlife or farm/landscape theme ? or both, anyones input welcomed.....Paul CyrP. Isle02-08-2007
we have Calico Cats.. they are special tooJH02-08-2007
RLG.. maybe It's the cat who was turning on the lawn sprinklers in Colorado last summer. I heard the woman on the tape say "That's one smart cat!" If I did something like that they would put me away.I got a run of the mill black cat.She don't do nothing except try to lay on my face while I'm trying to sleep.Bobby C.02-08-2007
Oh Arch she is beautiful. The M is so pronounced on her forehead. I have a Maine Coon that looks just like her and she has the fluffiest tail in the world! And the pronounced M as well. I have two others too, but she has all the personality. She sleeps on my shoulder like a baby all the while I'm on my laptop. Her name is Androgeny, and I have Rajah and Glitz as well. Thanks for sharing, she's beautiful!Tenlee02-08-2007
Shopie looks so elegant! Glad you enjoyed - what a hoot. My boss has two champion dogs so I'm glad I found someone who appreciated that felines are very brilliant ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak02-08-2007
Rebecca You couldnt be more wrong there, this is a pic of my youngest. She is a Maine Coon/Angora cross and weighs 21 lbs. Sophie Floricita would be hurt if Dad was a dog lover. We have 4 cats ranging in age from 3 to 18. I just checked my mail, that cat wouldnt be hard to potty train Huh. Thats a Hoot but paying that water bill would not be. Those folks need to close the bathroom door for sure.Arch02-07-2007
ok so Arch and Bobby C are dog people?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-07-2007
C-J Lougee, I tried sending you an e mail and it didn't go through, send it ahain please, I thought I copied it right, just spell it out in the e mail for me, I would have just sent a reply but I wanted to answer some of your questions, The misspelled word is again.Mona02-07-2007
Roping Goats AKA Cabrito Catchers ;-)Arch02-07-2007
Hey arch, whats the problem with us damm goat ropers??Goatroper02-07-2007
Re: Cunningham - my husband & his brother Frank (Clair's Electric) went in there while we were in Maine last week. Had something to do with the electrical. Anyway... they took some pixs of the gym. How sad to see the floor being demolished little by little.connie c.CA02-07-2007
Jean Ives.... It would be my pleasure just for you to post a photo of Nellie Perrault (Frank's sister) standing on the steps of the old hospital, the steps which your father and my grandfather walked up so many times. Just know that my WebTV does a lousy job at posting photos. Here you are.......Mefears the photo qualty is poor. Let me send you a good copy by snail mail.DGPI02-07-2007
RE 17411 I'll bet if you could buy sum of the bricks and wood out of the Cunningham School you could build a pretty good house with it.. and the house would have the protection of all the ghosts of Cunningham forever clear out to the end of time.Bobby C.02-07-2007
I have an address for Pam and Roger Jardine, but don't know if it should go on here, so if you e mail me I'll give it to you. monablanchard@yahoo.comMonaEaston02-07-2007
talk about brilliance - email me Bobby C and Arch I have something to sent you oh plz email meRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-07-2007
BC At least you have someone to ask, all I got is these damn goat ropers out here.Arch02-07-2007
DG--I'd love to see that picture of Nellie. I'm sure my brothers would remember her better than I do, but I have fond memories of visiting her in Dad's office.Jean Griffiths IvesIowa City, IA02-07-2007
I'm hoping to relocate to Maine. I love it there!BonnieNorthern California02-07-2007
I agree with Arch about the Cunningham School. Not sure, but I believe my grandfather Harry Walton built that school and the Gouldville School also. If anyone knows for sure who built it, please let me know? If it was my grandfather, then I would hope it would be preserved just for my own family memories. So many good buildings being demolished today that could be used for apartments and such.MarilynStephenson02-07-2007
KBB....I actually have a picture of Nellie Perrault standing on the steps of the old hospital in 1945 or so. Want to see it?DGPI02-07-2007
It ain't too bad Arch..If I need to know sumthing I jest call them and ax them.Bobby C.02-07-2007
Too bad BCs brothers and sisters got it all!!! :pArch02-07-2007
What a shame the Cunningham School is to be demolished !! Too bad it couldn't have been revamped inside and used as apartments, offices, or such. Another piece of history falling by the wayside !!memberP.I.02-07-2007
You are right, Randy, but I did not want to blow BC coverdaisy02-07-2007
I think there is a strong possibility that it runs in the family.Randy SmithPresque Isle02-07-2007
Bobby C, your father sounds like a wise mandaisymid atlantic02-07-2007
Yah Judy.. my Dad had us go out and work on the farm(if he could find someone who would put up with us) so we knew the score. He used to say,"See all that stuff in the grocery there? Well.. they don't grow it in the back room overnight."Bobby C.02-07-2007
Bobby That picture was from E bay where you can buy your own wind farm! ...yes I remember Peter and Ann from School that thick dark hair and a few freckles he and Ann had you lived near the Hickeys at the time ?..long long a go.. your sibblings were very quiet and I remember didn't pick on us kids who were bussed in from the potatoe farms sometimes were got the brunt of jokes cause we smelled of wood smoke and some of the boys had farm boots on and that smell of fresh barn work,,lol!Judy H02-07-2007
The latest Snowmobile Trail Report has just been posted: http://www.crownofmaine.com/snowmobile-trail-reportWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-07-2007
Mom told me that my eldest sister was born in that hospital (for life's preservation sake....date omitted!), a while back, delivered by Dr. Griffiths. I am certain there are beaucoup people who remember Dr. Griffiths, but I am wondering if there is anyone on here who knows of or remembers Nellie (Perrel? Perrault? sounds like that), who worked for him. I do not remember if she served as a nurse or a secretary, but I DO remember that when I was wicked small, she would give each of us kids a silver dollar when our birthday came around. I still have them.KBB02-07-2007
I agree with the others. Paul should make a calendar to sell. He could make a bundle. I would buy one!MarilynColchester, Vt02-07-2007
Bobby C. I was born in that old Hospital in 1944. Paul Pics. are beautiful...he should make a calandar. I think it would sell like hot cakes :-) a beautiful day here 66 and sunny.SarahMandeville, La.02-07-2007
I had one of my girls in that hospital in 1955, little did I know that I would spend 35 years working in the same building, as of the 27th I will be done!MonaEaston02-07-2007
17389 Judy H. re.. did you have a younger brother Peter? Yes.. I do.I think I owe him money.. Do you kow him?Bobby C.02-07-2007
A Paul Cyr picture of City Hallspital..I got stitched up in that building.. a couple times. I hear they still do surgery there.. but mostly on peoples' wallets.Bobby C.02-07-2007
Now Judi B, you're a gal who tells it like it is! It wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't so true! :DKBB02-07-2007
Uhhh, in response to the poll question there is no Aroostook county season called "spring". The seasons are summer, autumn, winter, ice age, winter again and mud season.Judi B02-07-2007
Daisy re:entry 17336 I woke up in the night & realized I had not responded to you & wanted to let you know that I appreciated your comment & what you shared. Bit of jet-lag going on here!connie c.CA02-07-2007
Guest: I had talked to Brent Cronkite, Pams brother on Monday. The account Mona gave was correct. Although Brent indicated that Roger had been found in the yard and Pam had been blown into the back lot and was found with a tree laying across her. Roger has one broken Vertebra and will be required to wear a brace until it heals. Pam was to undergo reconstructive surgery on her nose this week. Roger was hopeful of being released Tuesday and Pam by the end of the week. Not sure if that still holds true. Brent had talked to Pam Sunday for approx. 20 minutes. They were at the same hospital and had been seen by representatives of FEMA and the Red Cross.JRCPI02-07-2007
Guest 17393, Interesting account but it doesn't agree with what Roger told his family. He said they were in the hall and the house disappeared around them, he was still in the hall but pam was carried across the yard and was near a tree. They sure have some hard times ahead. Hope we can get an address and send lots of cards, I'll see if his mother has one for them.Mona02-07-2007
11:35 a.m.: It was like a 'bang' LADY LAKE -- At the Lady Lake Mobile Home Park, Dennis Hercamp was on Main Street was picking up belongings for his neighbors -- Roger and Pam Jardine -- who are both in the hospital. Hercamp found them just after the storm hit. He said Roger Jardine had four broken vertebrae and Pam Jardine had bleeding in the brain. Hercamp found them still on their bed. Their house is completely gone. This morning, Hercamp was pushing over a boxspring and placing some of the items he found on a floral mattress. There are a bunch of damp leather shoes scattered about. "Luckily I came out," he said, saying the tornado hit like a bang. "It was a little while before we found them. I'm just trying to find some of their things. I'm really worried about her." Hercamp says he found Pam Jardine's purse and a cell phone. The Jardine's are reportedly in the intensive care unit of a nearby hospital. A few hundred yards away from the Jardine's home, rescue workers found an elderly woman dead, Hercamp said. She'd been blown a couple hundred yards from her house, he said. The Jardines are snow birds from Maine, Hercamp said.guest02-07-2007
don't mean to sound dumb, but type it in where??????guest402-07-2007
RE: 17390 - Thanks for the info. I found it under "Eustis News", scrolled down a bit for their update. Sounds like quite an ordeal; I hope their recovery is complete, even though it may be lengthy. I remember Pam from school; she was a year ahead of me, I believe. I feel very badly for them.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts02-06-2007
TYPE IN ROGER & PAM JARDINE CHECK HUSTIS NEWS UPDATES LAKE COUNTYN CLARKS S FL02-06-2007
Okay Bobby C. here you go! did you have a younger brother Peter?Judy H.Tacoma02-06-2007
My brother, Gerry, fell through the ice on the Aroostook River while playing down there. I think he was with my other brother. I was only told this story in later years by my mom & dad. But I do know that a Joe Gagnon saved him. Wish I could remember the details. It's times like these that you miss your loved ones who would be able to tell you the story. Again... sure miss my sister, Kathy!connie c.CA02-06-2007
I was so certain that was a picture taken in Maine as I really do remember a few storms in the forties that dumped that much snow on us over a matter of days. Even if it wasn't Maine, its a great picture. Last summer while in No. Conway, N.H. we stopped at the Meteolicical (Weather) Building at the far end of town, right side of street as you are heading to Vermont. Anyhow, it is quite interesting to take a look in the building as they have a mock one room building set up that you go into and they close the door and then you have the sensation gradually building up to a full blown storm that you experience on top of Mt. Washington. The walls and floors shook and we thought the roof was going to fly off. It only last a few minutes but I have a lot more respect for the people who venture to the top of that mountain in the winter and stay for weeks at a time. All it cost to do this is a small donation. Next time you are in that area, check it out. Its awesome!!Marilyn Stephenson RiversColchester, Vt02-06-2007
I remember falling thru the ice as a kid after riding a shovel down the hill onto the frozen lake. My brother George jumped in and saved me but lost the hearing out of one of his ears....No wait that wasn't me but it was a wonderful life!!!eyerunsaco02-06-2007
Guest of Maine - Sometimes the mind blocks traumatic experiences... the only way for them to recall is by jogging the memory with photos...anyone who answered "Don't Remember" starting to feel cold?FLYROD02-06-2007
Webmaster, Thank you, that worked. I'll have to write it down, thtas what happens when you get old!Mona02-06-2007
Guest - once again, thank you sooooo much for posting a new pic of my sister, Kathy. I printed it out on nice photo paper and am going to frame it. I sure would like to know who you are? If you'd like to remain anonymous, please email me at coclair@earthlink.net Thanks!connie c.Calif.02-06-2007
Stupid.. I don't see anybody up there..not even a froze dog..unbelievable! -14.0°F …. 296° (NW), 79.5 mph … Wind 93.2 mph …Wind chill -57.0°F Flyrod..we don't have that problem here in Fl. anymore..now you jest stick you card in ,vote the ballot on the touch screen,stick it in again, and vote again. You can do that all afternoon if nobody is watching. I voted once for everybody on the ballot..left and right..donated a dollar to everybody's campaign too!Bobby C.02-06-2007
54 People can't remember if they fell through the ice :confused:Guest from Maine02-06-2007
Marilyn, According to Jeff's original post in December of 2005, the photo is the Labrador Highway.Dan EArlington, MA02-06-2007
Flyrod>>>>> Looks like hanging chads to me.Dick DeLong02-06-2007
TENLEE<<< When I said channell that was kind of a guess as that is the channel that we usually see the news on, It might have been either channel 8, 9, or ten. I didnt think of anybody checking on my sources but should have known better. As far as what the article was named, Its been 24 hour coverage on the storm and its just ongoing although I know it was on last nite ( Feb. 5th) on the 5----6 oclock news. Sorry I cant be more specific.Dick DeLong02-06-2007
Marilyn, I'm glad Dan found the picture for you. If my memory serves, that picture was taken in NewFoundLand or Labrador Canada. Can anyone confirm? When I was a kid building snow forts, what I wouldn't have given to have snow banks that tall! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-06-2007
Bobby - I think we found the problem !!!FLYROD02-06-2007
For those who think it’s cold where you are, try www.mountwashington.org and see -60 below and wind gusts of 90MPH. Great snow-shoeing weather! www.mountwashington.orgStupid02-06-2007
Dick Delong I checked Tampa10 news online, and couldn't find the story you referred to. Can you remember the date, and maybe the title of the story? Would love to read it. Thankstenlee02-06-2007
Dan E: That is the picture. Thanks for finding it for me. Do you know where it was taken and when?MarilynColchester,Vt02-06-2007
Marilyn, This the one you mean?Dan EArlington, MA02-06-2007
J Clark: Within the past three weeks, I have seen a old photograph of a car traveling in the winter with huge snowbanks on each side of it. Have searched this web-site and can't seem to find it anywhere. Could it be in the "Remember When" section? Would be very interested in seeing it again. Want to send it to my sister in law in California to show her what it was like growing up in The County when I was a kid.MarilynColchester, Vt02-06-2007
Bobby, thanks for the heads-up on the Poll. I think other people are experiencing the same thing....I gotta get that fixed.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-06-2007
Pam C.. Where iz that Cunningham pitcher that sez I'm a genius on the back of it? I like pictures like that. I'm trying to get more pictures of me on here so I can look at them. I'm also trying to get more pictures of me on here than DG has of him. Getting that done is going to be hard. I would also like to see what P.Burtt looks like..I'll bet he's real ugly by now Webmaster sumthing's wrong with my computer since I installed SQL… I can vote as many times as I want to as evidenced by the number of people who don't remember if they fell through the ice.Bobby C.02-06-2007
TO ALL WHO KNOW THE JARDINES !!!!!!!! The local news , channell 10, out of Tampa, had their story and injuries from the storm last week. I missed the very start of it so didnt reilize who they were talking about until close to the end.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl02-06-2007
Is the Old Mill Pond still there in Washburn, such a shame that the Old School House was torn down, any pictures out there of itGerriFlorida02-06-2007
Does anyone know if Eddie St John still lives in Presque IsleGerriFlorida02-06-2007
J Hardy thanks so much yes they sure have had a dry spell We are very proud of them and their accomplishment this year.Brenda02-06-2007
17334 Connie C. Your most welcome I thought I would try to do a better job.GuestSW Missouri02-05-2007
There has been a lot of Robbins around here for the last two weeks. Don't remember seeing them here this time of year before.N CS S FL02-05-2007
I second that motionArch02-05-2007
RANDY::: Sometime that you are out to your brothers on the Hughes rd and have your camera with you, snap a shot or two. Give me some memories. ThanksDick Delong02-05-2007
I heard of a guy who once fell through the ice on one of Maine's potholes in the spring. His foot came to rest on a feller's shoulders who then hollered up to him---"Hey!! Give me a minute, OK?" The first guy said "Are you standing on the bottom?" The second feller said "Heck no! I'm standing on a load of hay!" :DRandy SmithPresque Isle02-05-2007
july 27 to August 4th 2007 Northern Maine Fair :-)JH02-05-2007
Thanks monarobertnc02-05-2007
Here it is to cold for the horses so you ae now using moose to haul maines lumber :pjim ritchie02-05-2007
Robert, The fair usually starts the last week end in July, I think it goes for 10 daays or so, But it sure doesn't have much offer anymore, nothing like it used to be.Mona02-05-2007
So, Bobby C, how was the dip?daisy02-05-2007
So any way..(ain't that how many stories start?) Someone in PI told me about how he was crossing a lake on the ice and came to where there must have been springs er sumthin' and the ice got thin and he went through . He got himself out and continued to cross over and came up on an Indian family. "Don't go over there." He said (pointing at where he went through)..the ice is real thin." "Yes" one of the women said, ".. that's why we're over here."Bobby C.02-05-2007
KBB,I have to honest with you, I had forgotten about the puppy until Stephanie reminded me. I remember the pups, but not everyone that got them.Mona02-05-2007
Holy cow, Mona, you're really going back some years there! I don't remember getting a beagle, but I do remember having one, way back in my wee years. Unfortunately, one day Joe (the beagle) found the milkman's leg...... with his mouth. And Joe found his way to the proverbial woodshed... I did not know that there was a connect with my family from so long ago. Gee whiz. You never know WHAT people might know about you! :eek:KBB02-05-2007
Would anyone know when the fair will be up there this summer?I Know its a little early and -6 up there but im trying to plan a vacation this summer and would like to come at that time thanks robertrobertnc02-05-2007
66F here and supposed to be as warm or warmer next couple of days. Saw seasons first robin. :cool:Arch02-05-2007
I just read forecast for the County - not weather that I want to live with. BR..R..Rdaisymid atlantic02-05-2007
OHHH OK I See!!!Arch02-05-2007
arch it was just one in the water nothing serious.dtphx az02-05-2007
Jeez us Mapleton boys knew better and would never go back for seconds. Falling in twice :eek: ;-)Arch02-05-2007
ob i am one of the yes votes.the water was cold. but we survived to do it again.dtphx az02-05-2007
Hey Brenda you have right to be happy for the colts! they had quite a dry spell!J HardyTacoma Wa.02-05-2007
Speaking of ice and falling... who remembers when the skating rink's roof fell in? These Colors Don't RunP. Burttt02-05-2007
DT: Answer the question of the day. I remember quite a few times we fell through. How about down by the ice house? Ha!!OBMO02-05-2007
Flyrod, Are you still working for Bailey's? Say "Hi" to Tommy for me.RonMass.02-05-2007
KBB - Yes, I have a sister Debbie (And Linda and Sandee and Pam). It was ironic that on Sunday morning I was at my daughter and son-in-law's house in Mapleton when his scanner went off, saying that there was a "fully involved structure fire at Chandler's on State Rd". He is a Chandler and drives fire truck for the Mapleton volunteer Fire Dept. Mister man, never in any of my time in boot camp did I ever see anyone get dressed and out the door so fast! :eek:FLYROD02-05-2007
KBB,It was wicked, wicked cold last week a coiple days at minus 20, I had square tires. The wind chill today is about minus 30! I'm staying inside. I saw Stephanie the other day, tax time you know, she reminded me of something, your father brought some of you to our house to get a beagle pup. Do you remember that?MonaEaston02-05-2007
Gee. I thought I would know how to type...:rolleyes:KBB02-05-2007
Ron, Wicked cold is: - colder than a moose yard, [i]but[i/], - not cold enough for square tires. Square tires, of course, would mean that it was [b]wicked[b/], wicked cold. Gee. I thought you would know all of those scientific terms...;-)KBB02-05-2007
Connie C., I really appreciated you comment about funerals not having to be solemn (as in the meaning somber). When my oldest child died 23 years ago (in an accident), we chose to play the music he had enjoyed listening to: Fleetwood Mack; John Denver; and the Grateful Dead. I joined a parents' bereavement group, as I moved thru my pain, and learned there that a LOT of people were choosing alternatives to 'somber' services.daisymid atlantic02-05-2007
Connie, I'm glad you're back safe and sound from Kathy's funeral. It sounds like it was great. I'll bet Kathy clapped at the music, probably danced some too. :-) I talked to Candi and she said that they hoped to have Pam and Roger moved into the same room at the hospital by today. I hope their recovery goes well. I know they are pretty well banged up. As soon as we get an address for her cousin's place in Fl., where they'll be staying, I'll get it to whoever wants it. Maybe we could flood them with cards and fan mail. :D Again, welcome home. Good to see you back on the COM.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-05-2007
Just returned from Maine and am catching up on the guestbook. Want to say a huge thanks to Guest for posting the pix of my sister Kathy. We couldn't find one to add to the slide show for her funeral. Wish we'd had it then. And thanks Meredith for your kind words. You are so right. Yes Gene was there, and I must say that her funeral was the "best" one I've ever attended. The locals played some of her favorite southern gospel music which is what she had requested. My only regret is that nobody clapped. Funerals don't need to be so solemn. And thanks to you Mona & Kim for your kind words. She was a truly good person. Randy Smith - I met your mom at Tim Horton's. Very nice lady. I was there with my cousin Lois White. It was good to see DG also. We're planning on coming back home again this summer for a 3 week vacation. And then next year it's retirement and St. Froid Lake for the summers. Sure was sorry to hear about Pam & Roger Jardine.connie c.central Calif.02-05-2007
Arch. I have got to correct myself. Donnie farms the Raymond Chandler farm on the lower state road. The arnold chandler farm was where they raised chickens for awhile on the corner of state rd and the washburn rd. To many of those Chandler boys in that generation to keep track of.dick delong02-05-2007
Thanks Dick, I stand corrected. After I thought about it, I didnt think Billy and Ross would have sold Wendells place.Arch02-05-2007
Arch;; The farm that Mac brown had on the Hughes road, across from the Hughes farm was formally owned by Wendell Chandler, Lawrence chandlers oldest son, Garys older brother. The forest chandler farm was on the state Rd siding. Darrell chandler farms that now and Donnie far,s on the lower state road on the Arnold Chandler farm.Dick DeLong02-05-2007
Ya my memory was right, all I had to do is look at the BDNArch02-05-2007
Neal C Correct me if I am wrong but isnt the farm that M Brown had on the Hughes Rd the old Forrest Chandler farm ?Arch02-05-2007
Rob, There is a write up in the Bangor Daily re: the fire, I think its in the State section.MonaEaston02-05-2007
Rob, that is correct. I talked to my sister in PI yesterday. Nashville was pretty with the snow we had last Friday and again yesterday morning; it was snowing and it was beautiful. Yesterday was like a day in Maine - cold & sunny with a little snow. Felt like Maine. :-)PamNashville, TN02-05-2007
COM'ers:I understand that the Forrest Chandler farm on the State Road had a bad fire yesterday afternoon and lost several potato houses.Could one of you locals bring us up to date if possible?Hope Donnie had all his crop sold and shipped and certainly hope nobody was hurt.We understand that at least four towns fire depts. responded.Rob BullPort St Lucie,Fl.02-05-2007
Welll this is a great day for the Indianapolis Colts, They won the super bowl am proud of them.Brenda02-05-2007
Colt Fan Why? What did the Colts do? These Colors Don't Run P.S. CongratsP. Burtt02-05-2007
Hi Aunt Vella in KY! Woo Hoo! Tell mom, she and I need to come see you before Sept. But in Sept, I'll come north to see you!tenlee02-05-2007
How about those ColtsColt Fan02-04-2007
Rebecca Your loss, my weight gain.Arch02-04-2007
If you think the weather in Maine right now is bad, keep in mind that this is a result of a weather pattern sending Siberian air our way. This pattern is the same one that's often dropped northern Maine into the -30s and the rest of interior New England into the -20s in the past, so just be thankful that global warming isn't allowing temperatures to fall quite as low anymore. :pJudi BMonticello02-04-2007
Arch, Since the Mr and I both fell into an afternoon sleep. I'd have to pick up something on the way :D I liked that wicked 2X too! CuteRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-04-2007
HiVella, I think you'll enjoy this site, we need to get some more former Washburn folks on here. Looking forward to Sept. It's been 5 years this month since we've seen each other.MonaEaston02-04-2007
KBB, Exactly how cold is "wicked cold"? :rolleyes:RonMass.02-04-2007
we have to drive up to the mountains to play in the snow but it's not far from our place at all.. and we can see it daily on Mt Rainier from our living room, however the pups prefer to soak up the heat from the fireplace! :-)B and J HardyPacific Northwest02-04-2007
It has been colder here in Fairborn, OH then Caribou. I was born in Caribou until I left Loring in April 1978. It will be 31 years tomorrow when I got commission as a 2LT in the Air Force. :-)Phil BourgoineFairborn, Oh02-04-2007
Sister of Mona Blanchard. Hi Mona and all from KY. Hope to be home in September. Love the webcam. VellaVella Conley FatkinElizabethtown, Ky02-04-2007
Rebecca We got the fixins ready. :-)Arch02-04-2007
half way between Fort and Easton on 1A, pic was facing south...Paul Cyr02-04-2007
I see you folks got the wicked cold we sent along your way. A word of encouragement: we're going to be 40's and 50's this week. We'll be happy to send that along as well......just not right away! ;-) That house in the snow is wicked familiar. Where was it taken?KBB02-04-2007
Looks like we're in for another cold week. Monday's high is supposed to be below Zero F. Brrrrrr :eek:WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-04-2007
we got powder here today.....Paul CyrP. Isle02-04-2007
Concerning today's question.......I read that here in central Mass. Jan. 26 is the coldest day of the year(on average). The days should warm up after that. Today is gonna ruin that average. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.RonMass.02-04-2007
Arch, make some whoopie pies we're comin' for dinner!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-04-2007
I miss THE COUNTY,lotsa of friends got old and gray since i've been away.saturday night "tooling"and the famous "steps" will never be same. Damn tourist, "keep outa my fishing holes!!!!"chris langleykeene new hampshire02-04-2007
Bobby C your weather reports are a lot better than NOAA's. :-)Tommyt02-04-2007
Booby C.. You're one up on me; I've never talked about the weather. Here's hoping you don't give us a daily weather report........please.DGPI02-04-2007
This winter iz boring..no powder in Florida OR Alaska..Jest sit around watching the ice shelfs melt on TV. PI with a good blizzzerd may save us yet. There..I talked about the weather.Bobby C.02-04-2007
Our snow here is better, aint got none and dont want none. :D ArchArch02-04-2007
Judy, your snow is nicer than ours. It has been so warm. There is no powder any place.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-03-2007
lots and lots o the white stuff in our mountainsJH02-03-2007
Rebecca, yes Lionel is my nephew, and of course Shelly is your cousin, gee were almost related! It sure is cold here again, and that 5 inches of snow is blowing all over the place, we did have lots of sunshine today. Have a good week.Mona02-03-2007
family IS not are - excuse me! I'm glad Dad doesn't have a computer ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-03-2007
Mona, yes she is Don's cousin. Now I know who Lionel's Mom is, and my step mom's family are from PI. Paul, I love your animal buddies!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-03-2007
Marilyn, re 17292 that's a raccoon from one of my game cams out in the woods...Paul CyrP. Isle02-03-2007
Oopsies mom.... I'm at a friend's until Monday. Will call you soon. **hanging head in shame**tenlee02-03-2007
Tenlee, Where have you been I haven't heard from you all week. A little scolding from mom. Yes Roger was the church organist.Mona02-03-2007
So sorry to hear about Pam and Roger Jardine. Wasn't Roger the one that played the organ for 100 years at State Street Baptist? They are in my prayers. Keep us updated please!tenlee02-03-2007
Paul: Regarding the pictures of the day, is that a dog out in the snow and from the looks of the second picture, no one should be outside. That blowing snow sure looks cold. I will take a nice warm sofa, blanket and book and watch the wind blow the snow around from from inside. From the Remember When section, I had memories come flooding back when I saw the one of the car driving through the huge banks of snow. Was that the big storm of the early 60's?MarilynColchester,Vt02-03-2007
I laughing about you response that you dad might get embarrassed now is that possible he is such a dear man.Rebecka02-03-2007
Rebecca, I talked to my sister in law, they are the ones that stopped by you fathers. and After I told you that my sister was married to Don Jordon, I wonder if he's a cousin to your step mother. I remember her father and mother from years ago at SSB. nice family. So I think we have it all ironed out now.Mona02-03-2007
Rebecca, I think I have it,except you didn'y say if she comes from Washburn or where. And its probably my sisier in law and brother in law, Chet and Alice, they live just at the dead end part of Dyer. I do have one sister here she lives in Mapleton during the summer, her name is Marlene, her husband is is Don Jordon. they are in Fla. not far from all the storms, they got lots of rain.Mona02-03-2007
Jet service to PI sure must have varied. I can remember boarding an originating jet flight at Wash. National at 6:55am, being one of the first planes to take off, stopping at Boston, to let off passengers and take on, and continue to PI, all in about 1 and ½ hours, from start to finish. Later on, they changed the schedule, I believe, and you could start at the same time, with a direct 45 minute flight to PI. Now you have to arrive at your originating airport an hour and a half before you take off, with no jet service to PI. Some progress. Airline regulation had its benefits. i.e. Places like PI got jet service.AL02-03-2007
Mona, they know your sister and brother in law! They stopped by when Dad had his roof done and redid theirs too. She goes to SSB too and also to the Wes now. Can you get all this? Dad said he knows alot of people and not to embarrass him - gee ish :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-03-2007
Julia, I have heard a white throated sparrow singing the past few mornings. Can spring be far behind??? :-)RonMass.02-03-2007
The ground hog would have surely see its shadow today, a beautiful sunny day in So. Maine after 6-8 ins. of fluffy snow, AND, the day my Christmas wreaths come down! This is the time of the year my father would always mention the old adage,"If you have half of your hay and half of your grain left,you'll make it through the winter!" Also, "As the days begin to lengthen, the cold begins to strengthen". As for me, I'm ready to hear spring bird calls. Many thanks to Paul Cyr for the picture of the snow birds! Haven't seen any since Parsons Rd. days!JuliaYarmouth02-03-2007
Eddie. Your memories of the Yellow Bird service is a little weak. The service was nonstop out of Boston with 100 seat DC-9 service into PI. The navigation at Presque Isle was and still is very good. Back then there was radar provided by Loring Approach Control. Minimums at PI were 200' overcast and a 1/2 mile visability.BSMo02-03-2007
Thanks for all the response on Gordon whereabouts, I didn't realize he had so many friends!!!!!!!! :p Carol and I are god parents to his kids but have not been in touch for a few years, Sad. We were pretty close when growing up and he and my wife lived next to each other(now mcdonalds rest.) jimjim Ritchie02-03-2007
I remember the Jet service very well. The NorthEast Yellowbird service out of Laguardia Airport. Service to Bangor and Preque Isle. It was great. Small DC9 jets. Sometimes never took off or landed because of weather conditions. Used to be guided in by piper cub for landing. Presque Isle had no navigational radar! This is late 1960's early 1970's. Those were the days!! EddieEddie02-03-2007
Mona, I just talked to Candy. She's getting an update and will hopefully come on this site. I told her about it. It sounds like the extent of Roger's back injuries aren't real clear to her yet. Evidently Pam was found pinned under a tree. Pam doesn't remember anything after hiding in the hallway of their house. So I guess there's still lots of info still coming to them. Candy said that they have cousins that live in the area and that probably Pam and Roger will be staying there after they get out of the hospital. It sounds like they have a long road ahead of them. We'll keep on praying.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-03-2007
Mona, I'm calling you today :-) too early yet here for me. Wanted to check on everyone. Sure hope Paul doesn't end up needing a shower after playing with that kitty. We all thought Alice was brave with her lunch buddy's.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-03-2007
Meredith, Please let us know what Candy has to say. she will know what hospital they are in so Larry could probably see them there. It's heart breaking to see the distruction. Alice said thats where Floyd Harding lives also.Mona02-03-2007
Mona; do you know gerald conley from crouseville.we went to the crouseville church for 20/25 years before we moved to varalphwaynesboro,va02-03-2007
Mona, I tried calling Larry Kitchen last night to get Pam and Roger's phone number. He is planning to go down to FL. on Monday for business and will stop to check on Pam and Roger. I hope he'll report in on this site. I hope we can do something for them to help recoup their losses. Teacher retirement doesn't really pay much and I know they'd appreciate our prayers and any help we can give them. I plan to contact Candy today to see if there's more news. Maybe she can give us some ideas of how to help.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-03-2007
Waldo,Nothing yet. My sister in law and husband Chet and Alice Winslow will be talking with Rogers mother again today and will call me. They were with her late afternoon yesterday. My sister and husband, Don and Marlene Jordon live near there in Lakeland, they got a lot of rain but nothing more. It is sure a mess and a miracle that so many survived.Mona02-03-2007
17271 Karen ..yes I am proud to say Jane is my sister,Ann too. As far as the situation down here goes..if you know somebody here try to get a cell phone number. Cell phones survive some pretty catastrophic events. In a few days this will sort itself out...this state has an effective system in place to manage this kind of thing. ..it may be the only thing they do well.Bobby C.FL02-03-2007
Looks as though the overcast is going to pile up into inches. Stay safe & warm.daisymid atlantic02-03-2007
Mona....do please keep us all apprised of Roger, and especially Pam's condition. Pam was a Cronkite and grew up a stone's throw from Flo's Inn; she rode Bus # 8 with Glenn Morin thru her school years. She is a sweetheart and a very special person who didn't need this tragedy. May God in his mercy help her thru this!! Is anything being done to defray the costs of their losses? If you're aware, perhaps you can post it, with the Webmaster's (Jeff's)permission. Jeanne MT...so glad you're safe!! I know I owe you a note; look for it shortly; it's forthcoming!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs02-03-2007
Mona, is there any further update on Roger and Pam Jardines' condition?Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME02-02-2007
Bobby C I believe I graduated with your sister in 1975 . You are a hoot. Do you ever stop? What is your sister name.Karen Costello Beaulieu02-02-2007
Paul That sure is a pretty kitty but you must be bored (idle) to try that :D ArchArch02-02-2007
Hi Jim, Yes Pam and Roger are younger, but you may remember Roger he is Skip and Quenton's son, lived on Wilder street. Nancy, I have attened the State Road church for years and Couseville before that I had known your folks for years and just enjoyed them so much, your dad was a riot, my maiden name was conley, we had a big family like yours and all went to school in Washburn. Thats my brother Jim from Folsom, Ca.Mona02-02-2007
Arch, re 17257 appreciate your concerns, the two accomplices have had substantial experience with these types of weapons and yes next time we will try a different fuel, something with less go and more show/flame for better pics, with more idle time in the winter, some people will try anything ........Paul CyrP. Isle02-02-2007
Mona...Yes, you are right. My mom & dad were Arden & Edie who lived on the Parsons Road. How did you know them ? Probably we have met ??Nancy (Bull) DowP.Isle02-02-2007
Entry 17250 explains why I (and others) choose not use her/his name on this site.daisy02-02-2007
Mona did I know those unfortunate people in Florida. Being my sister, I would guess I may have known them unless they are lots younger. Also, for Paul Cyr: I enjoy your photos very much and wanted to let you know that the eagle may be removed from the endangered species list. Seems that there are many breeding pairs in almost every state in the country. The study I read yesterday in our local paper that Maine has 309 pairs. They list over nine thousand pairs in the continental U.S. The Fish and Wildlife Service did the study based on information provided from each state.Jim CFolsom, CA02-02-2007
Just saw the question about Gordon Dunns whereabouts. I also have his home address in Hampden. I was at Wagm when I first met Gordon and through some timely introductions, Gordon was offered a position at Wagm also. I was about to leave the area and return to California so I didn't work with him for very long. We have exchanged christmas cards all of these years. I remind him of the COM site with each mailing but I dont know if he ever checks in.Jim CFolsom, CA02-02-2007
Nancy, Yes I know Roger is from Washburn I've know him since he was born, Pam is a Presque Isle girl. I'm from Washburn also, Are you from the Parsons road? Arden and Edie by any chance?Mona02-02-2007
Mona, Roger & Pam are Washburn folks. That's where my whole family went to school. They certainly will be in my prayers, also. Thanks for the heads-up.Nancy ( Bull) DowP.Isle02-02-2007
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Judy Hm Is that a yellow lab in your pic ... I thought you only had small ones ... Our yellow lab would have applied for his driver's license, if he had been able to read ... I still miss that dog's company.daisy02-02-2007
Mona, Your friends are in my prayer circle ...daisymid atlantic02-02-2007
Jeanne Glad you are okay. Terry talked to his Mom this morning. She s okay. Wow what a year for tornados down there. We wanted to buy a house down there at one time. Not any more.Karen Costello Beaulieu02-02-2007
Paul and Waldo I have worked with acetylene for 30 years (Welder)and I cant emphasize strongly enough that you are taking your safety into your own hands by using actylene as a propellant or as anything else but cutting. Go out behind the house and get the BBQ and use the propane. Normal setting on a torch when you are cutting sheet and plate up to 3/8 is 3 to 1--7 lb acetylene and 21 lb oxy. PLEASE BE CAREFUL ArchArch02-02-2007
Mona, I have family in FL checked with them they made it ok. I am glad your ok DD - didn't see you on IM today. I am sorry to hear of your friends, Mona. Judy, poor Alice, glad she's away right now, may have been blown off her seat! too!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska02-02-2007
GEEZZ WhiZ Mona that is terrible! thanks for the news! :-(JH02-02-2007
Paul you'll shoot your eye out (just like that boy who wanted that BBGun for Christmas) !!! Rebecca that's what happened to Alice she's Paul's tennis partner/opponent! no wonder the animals are missing her company! :DJudy H.Tacoma02-02-2007
A Presque Isle couple didn't fare too well in thhe Tornado. Iknow several on here know them well, Roger and Pam ( Cronkite ) Jardine lost everything and were hurt. They heard the tornado and got in the hall, their houe was blown away around them, Roger has some back imjuries, Pam is in intensive care, broken bones in her face, a concusion and lots od cuts and ruises. say a prayer for them please.Mona02-02-2007
Sheesh. Now you know why some of us fly below radar. Gordon just got outed in record time. FLYROD - do you have a sister Debra/Debbie?KBB02-02-2007
There's no hiding, now, Gordon....FLYROD02-02-2007
Gordon Dunn is listed on switchboard.com. 98 Old County Road, Hampden, ME 04444 207-942-2393GuestThe County02-02-2007
Jim - I just got off the phone with Gordon... I let him know you were looking for him. The rest is up to him, but your messege has been received. That's the best I can do (and still be able to sleep at night!). After all, he might owe you money... or ran away with your wife... or kicked your dog, or....or.... well, if I "Gave him up", he just might not like that! :-)FLYROD02-02-2007
Jim Ritchie, I just sent your request for info to Linda (head of '61 Class Reunion Committe), as she may have that info.daisy02-02-2007
Having re-read my last entry, I'd better add that if anyone is contemplating an oxygen/acetylene exploding-balloon trick, think at least twice. It's downright dangerous and can destroy nearby things, including your hearing, your body, and your house. (-But it sure would keep your neighbor's cat from every getting into your garbage can again!)Waldo LVBO02-02-2007
Paul, if you'll set your gas pressures so the ratio is 2 acetylene to 5 oxygen, you'll get the max blast out of that toy. It's called a stoikyo..., stoychyometrik..., Aw, heck! It means it will all burn up in one big bang. 2(C2H2) + 5(O2) --> 2(H2O) + 4(CO2) It's probably the same ratio you use for normal welding. -Hope your barrel is REALLY stout. They use that same mix for supersonic gas-flow studies. -Looks like fun!Waldo LVassalboro02-02-2007
Jim, I believe Gordon Dunn lives in Hampden.Dan E02-02-2007
Looking for a HS classmate of 1961 Gordon Dunn, anyone know of his status. Jimjim Ritchie02-02-2007
Daisy .. I'll fly into Montreal and come over by canoe at Aroostook Road.Bobby C.02-02-2007
Next progression would be cryogenics..(liquid accelerants), heavy nickel stainless small bore pipe and phosphorous coated golf balls. With that and a little math you might be able to hit DG's office. You are prolly way ahead of me on that.Bobby C.02-02-2007
Glad to hear you guys made it through OK. Jeez Paul we used to do the same thing years ago but ours were a hell of a lot more primative. We used three 16 oz steel beer cans soldered together after the appropriate cuts had been made with a church key. The aedvantage we had was that it was potable and portable.Arch02-02-2007
BIG mistake, Bobby C. Ya shoulda known better ... now when you go home to visit you will have to go in under the radar ... both those fellows are gonna be waiting for ya!daisymid atlantic02-02-2007
I thought so, we might be able to reach the State farm from here........Paul Cyr02-02-2007
Paul..I'm the snitch..Randy trusted me with the information.Heh,Heh.Bobby C.02-02-2007
We are having a heat wave here today! It is 24 degrees. One of my co workers said isn't it strange when we go out side and are so happy when it's 6 above zero.Mona02-02-2007
Do people still do Yankee swaps? I'm willing to trade a REALLY giant snow cone (guaranteed white snow only) for a baked potato...Paul Cyr style. :DKBB02-02-2007
P. Burtt, we couldn't tell, when the mix was right, we think clear to the back of the farm, about a mile.........Paul Cyr02-02-2007
Michelle, sounds like your friend needs more insulation to keep the snow from melting and icing, what we're playing with might burn the house down, that would also take care of the icing, but........Paul CyrP. Isle02-02-2007
PAUL How far did it go? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-02-2007
Hey Paul Cyr... your pic in your post w/the blow torch inspired a question. I have a friend that has some serious ice damming problems... is there a safe way to blast it out... would a blow torch be a recommended solution? If not.. does anyone have any ideas? Thank you.Michelle Ferland02-02-2007
post 17219.... Kelly.. all of my family is from Millinocket or East Millinocket.. wounder if you may have ever crossed paths with them... welcome to the crownMichelle FerlandRochester, NY02-02-2007
Yes Bobby C. you mentioned something in 17085 that got me thinking (not always a good thing !) about something I missed out while back on the farm, dusted off the welder and voila !! send me your e-mail and I'll send you a video showing my tennis game....who's the snitch ??Paul CyrP. Isle02-02-2007
I heard on TV this morning that we got 6 inches of rain and I believe it. I was up 3 times during the night looking out the window and listening to the rain beat on the skylights. Don't know of any major damage in this area but we got our share of that with the Christmas Day tornado. Looks like Lady Lake got the worst of it.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach02-02-2007
Little known fact: Paul Cyr plays tennis in the Winter and he's got one heck of a serve.Bobby C.02-02-2007
All is safe in brooksville. Only got about an inch of rain.dick DeLongbrooksville fl02-02-2007
Check this site for some of the damage wesh.comN CLARKS S FL02-02-2007
Kelly, It sounds like you have some wonderful memories of your grandfather. I hope this site continues to be a great reminder of the "good ole days" for you. We love it too. Welcome aboard to the site. I hope you check it often. Hey, the furry little critter says we'll have an early spring. That means May for here in Maine! :DMeredith LibbPoland, Me.02-02-2007
Yes Arch we escaped with no damage in this area. They got a lot just 20 miles south of here.We did get about 6 in of rain. I have waterfront property this morning.N CLARKS S FL02-02-2007
Jeff, The site is a great way for all of us to stay connected to the County. Great job! And thanks to Bobby C for his eloquent tribute yesterday. You tell me another site of this kind that has its own resident philosopher.Dan EArlington, MA02-02-2007
Fine - no more snowstorm photos, then... but you're missing out on a great one I took of a snowshoe hare running up a snowbank the other day! We used to make a special trip up to the airport in PI to watch the "Yellowbird" land and takeoff (late 60's - early 70's). Grapevine tells me there's one less moose this morning, between PI and Cboo. :-(FLYROD02-02-2007
Re storms.. Yup Arch..Sit around and watch 'er blow and the rain go sideways and look at a southern boy and scratch yur butt and say.."Good thing this ain't snow."Bobby C.02-02-2007
Hi Kelly, welcome aboard! And thanks to everyone for your supportive comments. I'm very pleased everyone is enjoying the site :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-02-2007
:-( I love this website, I love to come in to work in the morning and pull up the live picture of Mt. Katahdin. I grew up in Millinocket so it’s a wonderful way for me to feel close to home, as I live in Chicago, Illinois now. I came home in November for my grandfather’s funeral, and feel immensely homesick at this point, my grandfather was an avid outdoorsman and loved Maine dearly, and I miss him so much. I was looking around on the webcams this morning and started to think of him, so I wanted to send a little note to you and say thank you for this wonderful website, it just makes my homesickness a little more bearable at times. Kelly :-)Kelly FrankeChicago, IL02-02-2007
I believe the "Yellow Bird" that Northeast flew was the DC9 and DC9E. I can still hum Yellow Bird. Always wanted to fly to the islands on the snowbird route.GuestSW Missouri02-02-2007
Hey BC Did you make it through those thunder storms? How about you Neil C. ArchArch02-02-2007
My husband flew out in '67 for Basic Training and again for Viet Nam. I and others used to sit at the end of the runway and watch them take off. I'd forgotten until the question was posed.Rose02-02-2007
This is what Bobby C probably flew in on in 45Arch02-02-2007
if you look above the eyes on this young bull you'll see where his headgear was once fastened to, most moose have lost their antlers by the end of January as shown on this young bull's head, totally agree with the comments re management of this site in 17211 given the unique characters that frequent this site.......Paul CyrP. Isle02-02-2007
I flew on a Yellowbird! I too thought it was huge! LOL ..... Wow! A long time ago!Tenlee02-02-2007
Anybody remember the "yellow birds" that flew into PI years ago? The planes, I mean, not the type of birds with feathers. :D I thought they were humungous at the time!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.02-01-2007
Re Webmaster post. 17199 The effort required to run something like this site has to be significant. If you were to search around the Web for guest books that have similar formats to this you will see that almost all have been decimated by spam and bad form. Many have been abandoned but the spammers are still posting…. ghost town guest books . The man is doing a remarkable job.. and because of the efforts of all of you who contribute..I know far more about the County , it's history and it's people than I did when I lived there. Know a lot more about Mooses , birds and Squirrels too ! I get a lot of stuff to think about here too..like right now I'm wondering about that small percent who don't remember if they flew into the airport or not. We landed at PI in 1945 in a C-whatever and I still remember it. 'Course I was five years old and I wasn't drinking then.Bobby C.02-01-2007
I saw FLYROD's deer family (or fably (he must have had a cold when he wrote that)). But, then again, I saw the king's clothes, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-01-2007
BC Here is one on drawing in colorArch02-01-2007
I just do not know why you guys are having a problem seeing Flyrods photo - what have you been into? :eek:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK02-01-2007
I thought it was in jest 'cause I thought it was a drawing of a white cow.Bobby C.02-01-2007
I thought it was "jest" because he forgot to take the lens cap off ;-)Arch02-01-2007
I thougt Flyrod's submissions were in "jest"?? :rolleyes:JH02-01-2007
We should get him one of theseArch02-01-2007
It is my opinion that flyrod should take lessons in photography before sending any more pictures to the guestbook!! Should we start a fund to "HELP FLYROD LEARN TO TAKE PICTURES" ?parker sutherlandMass.,02-01-2007
I stopped by the bird supply store today. I was surprised to find that the closure on the squirrel proof feeder had been changed to a latch that requires a human to open it! Maybe it is the one you have, Ron, which would explain why yours is successful and ours was not! ;-) Maybe customer feedback actually works.daisymid atlantic02-01-2007
Just scanned this from Reader's Digest "North American Wildlife c. 1982. Note the comment on the Bohemian Waxwing. Had about 25 of them in my backyard freeloading, after our recent ice storm.GuestSW Missouri02-01-2007
GWEN I don't know the brand name "Funky". The last time I recall being funky was in the late 70s when I would put on my shiney shirt, head to the disco dance floor, and then turn my back on the girl I was dancing with so I could look at myself in the large wall mirrors. So I was basically a funky idiot. I have stayed as far away from "funky" as possible since then. So, rather than Funky Cigars, I smoke CAO Brazilias, La Gloria Cubana Series R #7, and Tatuaje J-21 (and an occasional Montecristo #2 or Cohiba Esplendido when I'm in the mood to break the law). These Colors Don't Run P.S. I am confused as to what videos Tori was refering.P. Burtt02-01-2007
Folks, let's keep the political and joke postings to the Discussion forum (pretty much anything goes in there) and keep the Guestbook more on-topic :-) Btw, if anyone is having trouble registering for the discussion groups please email and let me know. Due to all the spammers that try and register in there we have to manually approve any new members. Thanks againWebmasterPresque Isle, ME02-01-2007
PAUL, 17188 is great I love that camera stopped the bird right in air wow I really will have to save THAT piture too! Thanks!Judy HardyTacoma02-01-2007
P.Burtt you better cut back on your medication. or those Funky Cigars! :DGwenSeattle02-01-2007
Is it sad when I see the views of these videos almost everyday?Tori02-01-2007
P Burtt - You nailed it! Here's the picture (Taken during one of those heavy falls) I may have posted before. Notice the fably of albino deer in the lower right corner of the photo...FLYROD02-01-2007
re 17192 A +Bobby C.02-01-2007
Hi WALDO, As for posting #17165, I don't think it really matters to them what the functionality of these bulbs is, as long as they can control what we do. I don't know what politcal persuasion George Orwell was, but if he was a liberal I think it would absolutely astound and sadden him that it was those who leaned his way who are making the most strident moves to cause his nightmare to become a reality. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-01-2007
Hi Mara, Actually, no, I'm not. But I thought the sign was clever anyway. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-01-2007
There are certain sensations that I have never experienced other than when we lived on the farm in Maine. One of my favorites was walking out into the fields in a heavy, heavy fall when the visibility was so shallow that it almost seemed as if there were a shrouding fog. And the quiet was so profound you could actually hear the snowflakes moving through the air, sounding almost like one long, soft exhale. An amazing sensation of aloneness. I am sure that those of you who live in the rural parts of the county know what I'm talking about. I think only in the open spaces of farmland - with little or no traffic for miles and with land measured in acres and not square feet - can you find that. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt02-01-2007
O.K. P.Burtt...we got the message...your a conserative.MaraveneSarasota02-01-2007
"Didn't you just love it when the plow came by just when you had finished shoveling?" Marilyn, That still happens to me now. We haven't had any snow so far this winter, but I guess February will bring a storm or two, and that plow will be sitting down the street waiting for me to finish so he can come by with just a little more to keep my shovel going.Dan EArlington, MA02-01-2007
Way, way back in the forties when I was a young child, I remember some really big snowstorms that dropped a ton of snow on the area. We lived on the Berle Kenney farm, just off the State Road, for a few years and it was so bad one winter, we couldn't get to school for over a week. The snow was packed so tight and then crusted really heavy and the towns snowblower couldn't make much progress in getting the road cleared as it kept jamming the blades. Also remember one winter when I was younger living on Turner Street and all the kids on the street got together and built a snow tunnel from one end of the street to the other with all kinds of ways to get in and out. Built it up against the fencing to the Air Base. Once our parents found out about the tunnel, it didn't last long. They were afraid it was going to collapse on us but it sure was fun while it lasted. Didn't you just love it when the wind would fill in behind you, no matter how fast as you shoveled, or when the plow came by just when you had finished shoveling?MarilynColchester, Vt02-01-2007
more snow buntingPaul CyrP. Isle02-01-2007
Talking about snow and school closings. Back when my kids were in grammar school, I moved to Maine one school year. The kids got up one morning and got excited, yelling "no school today!" I said, "Why?" They proudly announce the sight of snow. They were so disappointed when they found out that it was only a heavy frost. :D Later that year, they discovered that school was in session even when it did snow. They also got to experience the fun of playing in the snow and snow mobiling and skating on ice. It was a great experience for them.KathieAthens, TN02-01-2007
:-) It finally happened. We have 2 to 3 inches of snow here in east TN. Schools are closed and stores have probably been out of milk and bread since early last evening. When snow is predicted, people run to the stores and buy milk, bread, sandwich meat, and junk food. They also rent bunches of movies for their kids to watch, since there won't be any school and the kids don't stay out in the snow all day like we used to. I guess they don't have the right clothes like we Mainers always did anyway. The weather is slowly changing to sleet/snow mix. Probably rain by noon when I have to try to get to work. ? of the day; I have lots of birds that use my feeders and I also have bird houses that are always occupied during the spring thru fall. Squirrels are just as plentiful but they don't bother my feeders. Most of my trees are nut trees and collecting and eating those nuts keep the squirrels plenty busy. I have seen those feeders that keep the squirrels out but since I don't have a problem, I've never used one.KathieAthens,TN02-01-2007
CLF..Canadian League du Foootballe.. I mean.Bobby C.01-31-2007
I`ll be da---- I didnt know there was a Canadian Football League, that is what you guys are talking about ehh?Arch01-31-2007
The introduction uv CFLS as a light source can be traced to the global elite as just part of the vast program of populashun control. Another part is to encourage the peeple to feed the birds and squirrels all their food. Randy .. you can't beat that one.Bobby C.01-31-2007
CLFS's can make you depressed and feel kinda squirrelly.... ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-31-2007
Whew. Good thing Daisy explained Ron's little contraption. I was picturing miniature elevator doors closing around that squirrel's little neck. Eeeek! (although he probably wouldn't be able to even get THAT out...) I will never be mistaken for a rodent aficionado, but that notion was a bit, umm, squirrely... even for a farm girl. Now if we can capture the little rats and harness their energy - that pesky global warming light bulb dilemma would be resolved. Kind of like killing two birds... I don't know how we would work ceiling hanging squirrels into modern decor, but I'm pretty sure someone from California could come up with something.KBB01-31-2007
Here's Wayne Sirois jamming at the Sweet Shop on Main St. in 1959. Buzzy Shields on drums and Dick Beaulieu on guitar. Sorry for the poor picture quality but it's the best I could do tonight......DGPI01-31-2007
Light emmissions from CFLS iz depressing and will make you sick and kill you.. Signed BC P.S. They make your funiture look bad too.Bobby C.01-31-2007
heres some fog down at the BC cam it pretty to look at!JHardyPacific Northwest01-31-2007
Fancy.... I have an extraordinary shot of Wayne S, playing the sax in 1959. I'll post it tomorrow.....DGPI01-31-2007
COMers, does anyone have a '61 yearbook, so he/she can post a pic of Wayne Sirios? Fancy, I know that you no longer have your yearbook ... nor do I. A pic would be appreciated.daisymid atlantic01-31-2007
Sad to hear the news about Wayne Sirois. I remember him as a terrific tenor saxophonist and a talented artist.Dan EArlington, MA01-31-2007
Hi Jim, I remember you and Wayne hanging out together. I was in your class also. We have lost many. So sad.FANCYNH01-31-2007
Arch, Re: 17168 ... you haven't bought bird seed in a while have you ... nope, not with that value placed on what those little buggers bury ... eat ... bury ... did I mention they bury a LOT of seed & peanuts? ;-)daisymid atlantic01-31-2007
What a shock to hear about wayne sirois we where classmates and did a lot of thing together my sympathy to the family. jim ritchieJim Ritchie01-31-2007
Here in Texas feeding tne birds is easy the squirrels dont bother the bird food at all.Once every 3 or 4 months we throw out a dead cow or some road kill for the buzzards. I guess the squirrels dont like stuff like that. ;-)Arch01-31-2007
We have a bird feeder. To keep the squirrels away we have a piece of stove pipe around the pole. They soon give up. We also have radient heat in the bird bath. Squirrels are welcome on the birdbath. Since we put a brick in the middle of the birdbath, the larger birds cannot get in there and splash the water level down low with one splashing. Flying squirrels are seen near the birdbath on the tree at night but we have not yet caught a flying squirrel drinking water. ALSO...we have piliated woodpeckers in this woods. It is a bit out of the usual range for a piliated member of the species here but we have plenty of trees. One old tree has a hole completely through it [but of course no longer any leaves]. We also have downeys and the smaller woodpeckers visiting our feeder and suet cakes.janepa01-31-2007
This says it all.Arch01-31-2007
Ron, When we lived in Maine, we had one of those feeders. The squirrels learned to pull the cotter (?sp?) pin that held the rear lid down; once they got rid of that little obstacle, they climbed into the seed bin and ate their fill! ;-) It is amazing how resourceful critters are.daisy01-31-2007
For those with bird feeders that are robbed by squirrels.......they make feeders that will close when a squirrel put his weight on them. I have a couple of them and it's a hoot to watch the little varmits trying to figure them out. For the time being, I am winning the battle. :rolleyes:RonMass01-31-2007
Phil, I wonder if any of those California legislators promoting the demise of incandescent bulbs have tried to use a CFL at below-zero temperatures. Usually, they warm up and begin to glow brightly, if the temp is only slightly below freezing. At about +15F and colder, they just barely glow and stay that way. Goodbye yard lights, unless you can put up with the mercury- or sodium-vapor type!Waldo LVassalboro01-31-2007
Hmmm. P Burtt - prophet. Holy cow. (my pardon to the cow) That should be enough to scare most of us straight. ;-)KBB01-31-2007
P Burtt, were you bored the bird based conversation? :Ddaisymid atlantic01-31-2007
You may call me Nostradumbass (I figured I better write that before Bobby did) These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-31-2007
I was sent an email a couple of weeks ago about "How many members of the Bush Administration does it take to change a light bulb." Fairly funny... I responded by writing the reply you see in the entry below this one. Now, I wrote it as a joke quite some time ago, but take a look at the emboldened entries and then click on this link. Little did I know I was a prophet. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/energy_california_lightbulbs_dc Mark Twain said, "It is easier to stay out than to get out." I am afraid the anti-smoking brigade has opened some banning-happy doors that we will not easily close. As Geena Davis said, "Be afraid, be VERY afraid". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-31-2007
How many liberals does it take to change a light bulb? 1. It takes a village 2. None. The Left will tell the people in the dark about how they will bring them light... and then the Right will actually do it. 3. Only one, and his name is Bill Clinton... but first he'll have to remove the bulb from Monica Lewinski. 4. Almost any liberal can change a light bulb, but he'll never do it it because no lefty really wants you to see what he's doing. 5. Just one... but the light bulb will have to be a new progressive light bulb - and they'll need more taxes to do it - but it will light the room ALMOST as good as the old kind did. 6. Only one, but when he eventually does it, he can't say, "Let there be light" because that would offend atheists. 7. Well... the Bush Administration actually changed the light bulb, and even though the left voted to put the light bulb in, the liberals don't REALLY want the light bulb to actually work (because then, you know, Bush would be the one bringing the light), so they would rather have the bulb just fizzle out or, better yet, blow up violently... but, hey, they support the filament. 8. Actually, the liberals voted FOR the light bulb to be put in.... before they voted against it. 9. None... it takes one Republican to put the light bulb in and 150 million liberals to whine like sissies - especially in Florida - that THEY actually put in the bulb. 10. Light bulbs should be bannedP. Burtt01-31-2007
Daisy, The "A FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS EAST OF THE ROCKIES" says 'Corvidae' same as crows, jays, magpies, ravens, etc.FANCYNH01-31-2007
Regarding today's question: I thought having a bird feeder would be so cute and charming. The squirrels were very pleased with my assessment. I quickly repented. Now, I only feed the hummingbirds. dt, Would you be referring to the Ginn Road or the Griffin Road in that thar area?KBB01-31-2007
I just got an email that Wayne Sirois (class of '61) passed away. My sympathies to his daughter and family.FANCYNH01-31-2007
We used to feed the "gorbies" right out of our hand at my dad's camp. As for the poll question, I have a bird feeder and it seems to get used more by the squirels and raccoons then the birds. I have it in the window so I can watch the birds, and every now and then a racoon peaks in my living room window and laughs as he munches away. We keep moving it, and may have found a spot ONLY the birds can get to now! :-)Tenlee01-31-2007
p burt you are right that is a good view. i had a house built on the next road over toward caribou. built in 73 and moved in 78. miss the view not the cold and wind.dtphx az01-31-2007
For all the snowmobile fans out there, we've just posted an updated Snowmobile Trail Report: crownofmaine.com/snowmobile-trail-reportWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-31-2007
Thank you Daisy via Arch :D I'll check on that site today. Those birds are beautiful.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak01-31-2007
Fancy, the tail reminds me of a flycatcher; could it be in that grouping? Pheobe cousin?daisy01-31-2007
We used to have them 'Whiskey Jacks' at our camp up north. I guess they must hang around the 45th parallel and above as I have never seen them around where I live. They would, like Arch said, eat out of our hands. They are pretty friendly, not afraid of people, it seems. <-----A familiar sight.FANCYNH01-31-2007
Webmaster - You're right! Those "Pillars of the community" are pretty mesmerizing to watch! Surprising to see as much of a breeze, with the air this cold. Next week is predicted to be the coldest air of the season. I can't wait to see what weather phenomenons you're able to capture. One of the most unique weather experiences I've seen is "Ice Fog" in Alaska. Millions of tiny frozen crystals floating around, glittering from the sun shining through. Everything would be coated with an inch or so of the frost-like crystals.FLYROD01-31-2007
I remember on North Main Strreet when it got cracking cold and the snow was deep the chick-a-dees and other critters, because they were hungry, got very tame and would eat from our hands. We would go over to Joe Ferlands groc. for Suet and stale bread . He would say to us.."You kids know that once you start this you can't stop until the weather breaks. The little fellers will come to depend on you. and God will take notice and be watching to see how good you do." This scared the hell out of us we were at the store every day scrounging food for them critters.Bobby C.01-31-2007
That is a pic I found on the net.Arch01-31-2007
Arch, now that the bird has been identified as 'a camp follower,' who is the little fellow feeding it? I remember them around my grandfather's place in Ashland. Loud & aggressive.daisymid-atlantic01-31-2007
Thats it, biggest camping pest I ever found. It was a blast watching them rob food and pick up shiny things. When pull tabs were not attached to soda cans we used to tie a piece of fish line to one and tie it to whatever it was lying on. That jay would get mad and sass when it couldnt steal it. All food was put under cover or the bread, cookies anything in a soft container was opened up and partially eaten. We have had them fly right down and try to pick up a slice of bread while we were eating.Arch01-31-2007
Gorby or Canada Jay. They are great company while hunting alone in the North Maine Woods!!!RonMass.01-31-2007
Arch, would that be the gorby (as in to gorge oneself)??daisy01-31-2007
Here is bird that all Mainers should recognize. Who remembers the local name for it?Arch01-31-2007
The dance of the smoke stakes ... nice, Webmaster. Could be titled the exit of your heating oil dollars.daisy01-31-2007
Webmaster just got to see the video of down town sub zero very neat.. I enjoyed it... Thanks for doing that.Brenda01-31-2007
this how we sandmobile here instead of snow! :pJudy Hardy01-31-2007
I must agree with Waldo. That bird sure looks like an immature red shouldered hawk. Nice pic. We have quite a few red tails around here. A few years ago while walking thru the woods, I found a red tail dead in the crotch of a tree where he apparently crash landed.FANCYNH01-31-2007
Shane - Dan directed plays for several years at CHS after he left his job at UMPI - either 1988 or 1989. It would have been after you graduated from PIHS. JB and Mother Courage were outstanding plays. It wasn't your fault that JB wasn't the regional winner. It was likely that because JB was such an elaborately staged production, probably one of the best competition plays that the Shipmates ever did, that the judges were more sympathetic to the "little guys." The judges picked a play with two characters and a couple of chairs to the be the winner.Aroostook Nativelocal01-30-2007
RLG, Arch taught me this one: go onto Goggle search engine; type in the name of the bird/object you want to find; then click on images ... volia, there you have what you are looking for. Oh, Arch also told me how to add pic to the guest book. I think he might have created a monster! :Ddaisy01-30-2007
Wow, I asked one little question to Paul about a bird and look at all the wonderful entertaining and informative comments it generated. Love this site and just never know what the topic will be for the day. We have a red tailed hawk in our yard occasionally checking out the birds at the feeders. There is a fellow here that has a trained one and she occasionally gets away from him and comes here to hunt and he has to try to get her to come to him. Very interesting waatching her go from tree to tree while he is running all through our yard, sometimes in deep snow trying to catch her. also have a pileated woodpecker that is a frequent visitor.MarilynColchester, Vt01-30-2007
RLG, Here is your Stellar Jay; is this the same as the ones you are seeing? We were at Yosemite Nat'l Park a couple years ago; these guys were all around the motel we stayed in ... brazen little devils! On the east coast, we have the blue jays that you would have seen grown up in the County.daisycold & windy mid-atlantic01-30-2007
Webmaster, That looks so cold there! thanks for doing that - BURRRRR Waldo, that is a great site, thanksRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-30-2007
Bobby C must really have gotten busy. Or is he up to something more sinister :-( I do not know alot about birds, but I'm getting educated here. Thanks all of you for sharing. We always have two pair of Steller jay starlings here. I think, help Daisy? They are very pretty, larger than a regular blue jay, like in the county. They love to jerk my cat around, not afraid of much and the squirrels do not like them either. Fun to watchRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-30-2007
Folks, I just posted a time-lapse movie from the Skycam this AM showing all the pillars of smoke on Main St. dancing around in the sub-zero temperatures. Kinda neat. crownofmaine.com/movies/subzero.asfWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-30-2007
Thats it Waldo. Good find.Arch01-30-2007
Daisy, your hawk looks a lot like pictures of red-shouldered hawks in my bird books. I've never seen one in person, or would that be "in hawk?" How did you get such a well-defined picture of the bird? That's as good as you'd find in an ornithology textbook. Here's a web site that even includes its call. -Noisy little critter! http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i3390id.htmlWaldo LibbyVassalboro01-30-2007
Flyrod, I work at Denali Towers 15th floor, about two blocks from your former residence. I can see the landing strip at Elemendorf from my work window, from the beginning of the bluff to Mountain View. Those eagles are still there! The air shows are to die for from here - I never look at the crown when they are practicing for the air show :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-30-2007
HHMMMM Racy candlepin bowling,What is maine coming to?? :eek:Arch01-30-2007
This pic will give you an idea the size of a red tail hawk.Arch01-30-2007
Rebecca - I used to live on Karluk St and drove onto Elmendorf AFB via the Ship Creek Gate. There were always eagles in the trees there (I think there was a hatchery or water treatment facility right by the gate that kept the water open all winter). To a kid from Maine, it was all I could do to keep 'er tween the lines while watching those big birds!FLYROD01-30-2007
Judy, I love that song! Flyrod thanks for that picture. We have wookpeckers here that look like that. I do not see them often. Mostly eagles and hawks by me. We had neighbors that we believe let their bunnies loose last winter. They were everywhere and therefore had lynx and eagles night and day in our neighborhood.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-30-2007
Native: When did Dan Ladner head up the CHS Drama Dept.? I was in a few of Barbs competition plays... "J.B. & Mother Courage" (I still think she blames me for the lost with JB...The judge asked me a simple question and I froze and screwed up the answer...and we lost for that reason). I do not remember Dan doing CHS plays...must have been after I left. I did do many of Barbs plays and Many at UMPI under Zubrick. My Fave was South Pacific in 87'... I also did the Caribou Choral Society in 86 or so...With Dan. I am glad to hear that he is doing well...I really liked him and his daughter Beth.S. Higgins01-30-2007
He ya Daisy! Hazel nuts grow here! My "son" Steve has one in his back yard BUT the best ones are in Oregon.. we picked tons of them last September down near Salem.. and the burrs still stick to my fingers but the ...burrs dry up.. one thing though I cannot find are Beechnuts down in Oregon.. my family down there said they grow there.. was one on a Farm next to my Grandma's Caribou, and I always remember the old saying"she has more faces than a beechnut"! beechnuts sure do have lots of "faces".. Lots of Walnuts too. and Chestnuts.. we used to put the Hazelnuts in a burlap potato sack and the "boys" would beat them onto the highway or concrete to separate them from the burrs.. glad you liked the pic. we have a net but Mr. Heron stands on it lifts it with his foot and grabs what he sees wiener dogs and poodles are bored chasing him off!Judy H. HardyTacoma01-30-2007
Judi, Where did you find the pic of the hazelnuts? A lot of memories around those little critters; itchy fingers is one of my FAVORITE feelings ... not! Re: your koi pond, have you heard of stretching that plastic netting over the surface of the pond to keep the heron out? Some folks in this area have been successful doing that. I use the plastic netting to keep the deer from eating my azelas.daisymid-atlantic01-30-2007
Thought I'd throw-off the data on the poll question....now you 25% can't say you've never seen a pileated woodpecker! :DFLYROD01-30-2007
Daisy if that is a Bohemian wax wing can it play the "Bohemian Rapsody"? we have Blue Herons in our fish pond one took a fake fish off a statue we had there and it got tangeled in the pasture field fence My Bro in Law had to rescue it! it comes back often and it is really a pest eats the Koi, and it has a wing span of over 4 to 5 feet it's huge up close.. it thinks it's a pet tho ..Judy HardyTacoma01-30-2007
Arch, he may be immature, 'cause he sure goes after his prey in a strange way. Whatever he is, everyone scatters when he soars overhead!daisymid-atlantic01-30-2007
If it is a red Tail it is very immature or I am not judging the size correctly. We have zillions or red tails here in TX and they are Humungous.Arch01-30-2007
Arch, I think he is a red-tailed hawk; he is about the size of a crow when he's on the ground ... his legs are powerful looking ... no chicken legs for the hunter species of birds.daisy01-30-2007
Compare the pics, appears to be a GoshawkArch01-30-2007
Arrghh.. I'm trying to post and do a spreadsheet at the same time.things are moving to fast for me ..I'm going to my room.Bobby C.01-30-2007
The beak marks that last as bird of preyArch01-30-2007
Evening Grossbeak?Bobby C.01-30-2007
Here is the winged one that haunts my feeders ... my husband observed him the other day ... it landed on the ground and walked underneath the boxwood shrub next to my birdbaths, waiting for some unsuspecting little guy to fly in. Amazing and resoureful ... probably also very hungrydaisy01-30-2007
Arch ...daisy I think was referring to a picture in one of her books which means she would have to scan it or get it scanned...make sure it was a JPEG file..get it on her computer.. whew! ZZZZ A little awkward the first few times you do that kind of thing.Bobby C.01-30-2007
Daisy, now that I remember, that is what everyone called them. I hope you can get that posted. Paul, those birds are awesome, I have never seen them here. Poor Fred, the racoon forgot to shake off the frosting! His pile looks like corn mix?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-30-2007
That, RLG, is a Bohemian Waxwing ... does it look anything like the ones you see? Thanks for the directions, Arch.daisy01-30-2007
Here goes, Arch. I hope something unexpected doesn't show up. :eek:daisymid-atlantic01-30-2007
Arch, easy for you to say !! :Ddaisymid-atlantic01-30-2007
That coon is very resourceful, I had a neighbor in Mapleton that had a coon, it took over the dog house and come spring the dog was thinner and coon was plump. Come to find out the dog house was full of dry dog food. Mr coon was stealing it and stashing it away all winter.Arch01-30-2007
Daisy Download or move pic to desktop and click browse button immediately above box you type message in and viola there it isArch01-30-2007
Daisy, do get some, summer is more active though..Paul CyrP. Isle01-30-2007
PC, that is quite an assortment of seed! The folks at MPG must love to see you coming! Do the larger four-leggeds come to dine as well? RLG, I am in my birdbook under waxwings; the only species I see listed for your area are the Bohemian Waxwing. I wish I knew how to enter a pic on site, so I could show you. Technologically challenged! (I cannot spell either! ;-) )daisymid-atlantic01-30-2007
I just knew and know that 2007 was/is going to be a good year.Pam Ashley CampbellNashville, TN for now01-30-2007
Yes, they are Snow Buntings. They are fairly common in Aroostook in the winter. They can survive temperatures down to 58 below. Mr. Chamberlain would have loved that picture!!!RonMass.01-30-2007
Is the moon out this morning, the one we see “once in a blue moon”? Or have I got that all wrong. Was not there two full moons this month?Stupid01-30-2007
Marilyn, no the dogfood was easier to catch.......Paul Cyr01-30-2007
Marilyn, we call them snow birds, but I think there a type of bunting, quite popular here in the winter, usually fly in swarms, twisting and turning in unison, sun reflecting off the white plumage is noteworthy, trying to get a pic of them in flight has eluded me so far.........Paul Cyr01-30-2007
Barefoot, what do you know about Hilda? She gave joy to people and that's a good thingRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-29-2007
Daisy, I don't believe that I have seen one of those here. We get African wax wings by the hundreds, they are the most pretty of birds to me. Paul or Randy, or whoever, if I have called them by the incorrect name please let me know. I'm not offended by being corrected. ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-29-2007
RLG has probably seen that bird in her neck of the woods too, as the little fellows evidently range across the top tier of U.S. up into Alaska. I have never seen one before ... it is a pretty little bird ... look under buntings for name, 'cause PC's probably gone night nite as early as he gets up.daisymid-atlantic01-29-2007
Sounds like a real party heating up, gets too hot you’ll melt all the snow offSPTKOOLORADO01-29-2007
Paul Cyr: The first picture of your game pics today were two little birds. Can you tell me what kind of bird that is? Also did the fox get the bunny? Hope not!!!MarilynColchester,Vt01-29-2007
Wih a quartet like that you got the world by the short hairs. All you need is some Thunder Chicken to go with them.Arch01-29-2007
Arch.. Red Fox is one uv my heroes along with Billy Graham, Arch Bishop Cushing,Earl Rideout and Einstien.Bobby C.01-29-2007
lets make a plan for that, we will have to check for weapons at the foot of the mountain. I do not cook, I don't like the thought of that bacon - oh well, the WT will keep the artery's clear. It has been scattered showers all day here.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-29-2007
BC Make that drink a mixture of Cold Duck and Ripple and everyone will be able to fly solo. As Red Fox called it Cripple :DArch01-29-2007
RLG We could have com. party up there ..for those who don't feel like climbing we could rent a helicopter. The jugs would be a mix of Mad Dog 20-20 and Wild Turkey. We better bring some jerky or sum BLTs..many can't drink that stuff on an empty stomach..No guns.Bobby C.01-29-2007
Bobby C, ya want company? It does depend on what's in the jug :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-29-2007
DAISY It was a great place to grow up... both for the location and the people. Carl Yastremski owned land right near there, too. So, as a kid, that was exciting. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-29-2007
Yah Randy..the site is great …I almost start crying sometimes.. But I know how recover. I'm goona get me a jug.. make a Pilgrimage to Qua Qua..climb up on top of there and talk to The Great Spirit at length about my debilitating sorrow. Then I'm going fly back here ... order a Paul Cyr photo and build a huge potato cannon to add to my collection. This ritual works every timeBobby C.01-29-2007
This site is incredible. :DRandy SmithPresque--isl01-29-2007
PBurtt, You sure grew up with one of the prettier views in the County! The rest of us are enjoying those shots too, PC.daisymid-atlantic01-29-2007
P.Burtts face really lit up behind that one! It's hard to explain the feeling you get when someone is able to do something like that for you. Gives you people still in the County some idea of what the Crown of Maine means to us who are away.Bobby C.01-29-2007
PAUL !! That was GREAT ! Thank you... really. That was an amazingly nice thing to do. What a terrific treat to find those photos when I got home. Brings back LOTS of good memories. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-29-2007
Or---on second thought, keep up the unbelievably great work. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-29-2007
Paul--re: 17076 & 7....you know.........you really have to start invoicing for that stuff. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-29-2007
Flyrod. Life after the pond was 2 yrs in scarborough and last summer with daughter and grandkids in Attleboro, Mass. Florida is official residence. Plan on the month of July back at the pond in a friends place.Dick DeLong01-29-2007
facing south, sun was almost too bright this afternoonPaul Cyr01-29-2007
P Burtt, re 17060 is this close ?Paul Cyr01-29-2007
DG, I just rec'd my 1-24-07 SH and enjoyed your column; I got a chuckle out of your confession ... we've all placed our foot (and on occasion both feet) in our mouths ... humility is good for us, correct? Also enjoyed Voscar's recollections of the first trek to Quebec via the northwoods 50 - count them - 50 years ago! The paper also noted that a young man from Easton just graduated from Air Force pilot school and another fellow who grew up in the County became a judge in Florida. One never knows where life will carry the 'folks from home.' There are some nice 'local' stories in that paper, I just do not understand why the managers won't put it on the web; they could even have a subscribtion fee to cover cost of website.daisymid-atlantic01-29-2007
"If you have to live in a glass house, you won't throw too many stones" ---anonymous Aroostook county rockpickerRandy SmithPresque Isle01-29-2007
your welcome Judy......Paul CyrP. Isle01-29-2007
if the people (nameless) hiding behind fences wouldn't throw rocks at those of us in the open, it wouldn't bother me, the webmaster has been kind enough to remove those fabrications thrown my way by nameless people.......Paul CyrP. Isle01-29-2007
:-) Paul that last picture was so pretty and typical of this time of the year.. it is great I saved it.. thank you..Judy Hardy01-29-2007
Dick - All is well with the clan, thanks for asking. I do feel bad for the folks, tho... 35'F this morning in FL :-( Poor souls! I know you sold your place on the Pond... does that mean you don't hang your hat around there, anymore?FLYROD01-29-2007
Marilyn re 17058 that was taken from the from of mbna's bldg out behind Keddys, that road I think is a short road that leads to the state road......Paul Cyr01-29-2007
Crickey, who has stolen my identity, now I forgot who I wasSPTColorado01-29-2007
Holy Crickey! Randy.. I couldn't believe you and Paul weighed in on this crap,but after the "evening news" post ..I got it.Bobby C.01-29-2007
FLYROD; Hey, we have run in the same neighborhood at times havnt we??? How is all the familydick delongBrooksville fl01-29-2007
What¡¦s to save us from fakers and liars making things up and posting it as factual information? Who¡¦s going to be in charge of verifying all that stuff¡K? As for me I can¡¦t stand it any longer, here¡¦s the skinny Vocation: prognosticator Age: 46 Blood type: Rare, diluted with Makers Mark Hair: too much Height: ƒà (symbol for pi) divided by 2, times 3 Weight: enough to keep my arms and legs inside the planet at all times Likes: rich easily scammed Russian Czars, lonely wives Please refer all questions to my publicistSPT (could not be)Shaky01-29-2007
I was hoping that sounded just like the evening news right before the TV gets turned off. ;-)Randy SmithLatitude 46.6 Longitude 6801-29-2007
Guest--re: 17062. Are you sure you want to shut out the minorities' opinion just like that? Imagine if the media got ahold of your post. We would be stuck with listening to diatribes of how unfair COM rules are to budding minority cyberstars who want to know who those guys are that won't identify themselves. :-)Randy Smithblood type AB01-29-2007
Re 17053, Arch, you nailed it 100%. Two polls have been taken and the majority said NO to using real names. Lets drop this once and for all.Guest01-29-2007
I can attest to the fact that FLYROD does, indeed, enjoy conversations about hunting. We had one not too long ago and it was, indeed, very, um, romantic. But in a GOOD way. You know, a totally healthy, guy-to-guy way... with just TWO candles, otherwise it would have been just, you know, creepy. Maybe "romantic" is the wrong word... how about "delightful" or, better yet, "simply devine". Yeah, that's it... the conversation was simply devine... and the gift-wrapped fresh-kill deer heart and chocolate covered cherries was nice, too. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-29-2007
PAUL Do you have any shots from Green Ridge Road (or, as some insist, Ashbey Road or, as even others insist, Clark Hill Road)? I know that the view from the rise behind our old house there was great. To get there from Parkhurst Siding you would take Johnson Road, then take a left at the crossroads (just beyond the Carmichael farm) - that would be Green Ridge (or Ashbey or Clark Hill... who knows). That road takes you straight down a fairly long hill and then it starts to climb. The first house you would come to (on the left) would be my old homestead, and the hill peaks just beyond it. Looking back from there into the direction you just came are some great views, if I recall. I was hoping you may have had some shots from there (of course, my asking is from purely selfish reasons, as I haven't seen that view for many, many years). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-29-2007
Jim Thorne 41 yrs. 6'3" eyes: Blue hair: yes Married 2 children retired USAF occupation: sales I enjoy long walks down brooks, romantic conversations about hunting, big steak dinners and hard liqour. Something most people don't know about me: I spent a month in Cuba. There it is - one time good deal! I'm OK, you're OK. :-)FLYRODBrewer, Maine01-29-2007
#17052 Paul, Exactly where was the picture taken? I have been away from home too long, I guess, as I can't figure it out. Is that the State Road in the background?MarilynColchester, Vt01-29-2007
I DO THINK NAMES ARE OK, HOWEVER I DONT THINK ITS WISE TO PUT YOUR SS#........ BESIDE WHEN YOU ENTER THE SECURITY CODE NUMBER, DOESNT THAT TELL .THE NEED TO KNOW .....WHO YOU AREsandePI01-29-2007
We shouldn't have any secrets on our hometown COM. Everyone should be completely open. If you ask me, I think we not only should post our full name and emails, I think we should post our addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and body measurements... plus a photo to show we aren't exagerating. And, just to demonstrate the faith in the good will we all share with our fellow COMers, we should also post the number and expiration date of our major credit cards. But wait... before you do all that... lemme grab a pencil. These Colors Don't RunPhilip BurttSS # 124-274-543801-29-2007
Arch, Your right and you put it vey well. So many enjoy this site.Mona01-29-2007
Thanks for another fine picture of Presque Isle, Paul. :-)Randy Smith59 Houlton Rd., Presque Isle01-29-2007
RE Todays poll If today we vote to end the use of pseudonyms tomorrow what next? Are we going to demand the use of correct spelling or limit the page to Aroostook native born only. Sensibly we restrict political or religious arguments but I believe if there are many more restrictions set COM will turn into a closed shut out the world group of people. It is great to be able to reminisce with old friends and new but lets not get so restrictive that we shut out the rest of the world. ArchArch01-29-2007
cool again this a.m., .....you can't write letters to the editor without using your real name and the reasons are obvious, maybe the webmaster could have a forum just for nameless people, that way they could throw spears at each other and not be held accountable,........Paul Cyr470 State, Presque Isle, Maine01-29-2007
Re: Todays poll question, first name would be ok, and for those of us who don't mind using our last names, but most of us don't want our e mail adress out there for everybody. The members have them in that list. But if people want to come in here and make comments about other people they need to use their names. my opinion only.Mona01-29-2007
Well I got online this am and see it is like -17 up there well the cars will have a hard time starting up there. I remember those days when had to call garage to come give me a boost... it is quite cool here also around 11 degrees but that is above 0 cool.Brenda01-29-2007
Marilyn, Thanx for the nice words about my grandparents. I couldn't have asked for any better ones. :-) Anyhow, mom is still living in Mapleton, on the State Road handy to the Hanson Lake Road. My Uncle Dale is still living in Duluth, Minnesota and Aunt Joyce passed away about a year and a half ago from lung cancer. (? on the time of her passing-Uncle Dale didn't let us know up here until quite a bit after the fact-but that's another story unto itself. :-( :confused: :-( Anyway, nice to hear back from you. :-) Take care.Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-29-2007
I agree w/ Mona. I think the appropriate wording of the poll question should be something like...Should we limit entries to the guest book ONLY to those who post their REAL FULL NAME, e-mail address and not be allowed to use "handles"?GUESTSW Missouri01-29-2007
That's me, and remember my friend Willard?Hilda Crow01-28-2007
Hello Hilda Crow, Haven't heard of you for years... that is if you're the same Hilda oft times mentioned in connection with Jack Ramsey and Frankie Buckley back some time ago.bootfoot01-28-2007
I may have missed any commentary - however I found an obituary for Kathy Glidden in the OL BDN. A number of you should recall her as Kathryn Monahan (Kathy). Class of 1962 PIHS. Condolences to family and friends.GuestSW Missouri01-28-2007
Yah Rebecca Your fiends are here ;-) ArchArch01-28-2007
Hey Rebecca, Your friends are here. Don't let no name get to you, its easy to say things when you hide your identity. Maybe the webmaster should re consider the poll question re: guests comments. Just a thought.Mona01-28-2007
sorry..........section My Mother would not like me spelling something wrong!!KimBlaine01-28-2007
Marilyn, Thanks for the info on the article in the burlington free press, business secetion. I thought it was well done.KimBlaine01-28-2007
GWON....drop itHilda Crow01-28-2007
Gwon 2..I WILL NOT apologize for something I am not sorry for. I am not the one who originally hinted around to use one of the "boys" as an instrument of getting "what I want"..I just happened to mention what I knew "as a child"...are only senior citizens allowed to have faulty memories???? reguardless...they "were" (and I stress WERE) bad boys and I know this from knowing them personally and it makes no diffrence to me who their relatives are. :-)Guest with no name01-28-2007
I saw Danny Ladner today. He played for my mother's funeral. I told him of this site and his high school graduation picture and high school play discussions. He seemed pleased that so many remember him.S. BlanchardMaine for now01-28-2007
Oh, By the way those Irvings announced last Friday they were building another refinery to supply gas to Maine along with other placesRADNS01-28-2007
Re: the Northeastern power grid. It's all hooked together. The majority of the power comes from James Bay. Peaks are supplied by these small producers. Note:PEI will be self sufficient in Wind power by the year 2011. We would all wish that. Their rates could be very small compared to thosr areas that are still being supplied with fossil fuel supplied energy. get on the trainRADNS01-28-2007
Hi Arch! Where you been? Haven't heard from you for awhile. :D The British still think Maine and New Brunswick belong to them ..but not to worry.. The Frenchmen won't let them have either back. :-) The Irish could probably help out with that but we're all in jail.Bobby C.01-28-2007
Its me again, I would think ALL of Aroostook is hooked to the New Broomstick power grid if not then the Canadian grid. :confused:Arch01-28-2007
The next face of ENRON :eek:Arch01-28-2007
James, Arthur and John Irving I wouldn't be real shocked to discover a airplane load uv these guys money buried somewhere in that Mars Hill Mountain paper trail. They don't miss much.Bpbby C.01-28-2007
Spent 2 years at Loring and loved it up in Maine.Frank HixenbaughWashington Pa01-28-2007
OOOOPS Left this out, Shades of Enron selling electricity and then jacking up the price buying it back fron CanadaArch01-28-2007
A excerpt from the Free Press that I have not seen before, I wonder if it is true? Electricity generated by the windmills will be transmitted to Canada because Mars Hill is connected to New Brunswick's power grid. Some of that power will ultimately be resold by the Canadian buyers for Maine use. Great for Mainers Eh! ArchArch01-28-2007
Had a interesting article in our local newspaper this morning about the windmills in Mars Hill. Anyone interested in reading the article can access the Burlington Free Press, click on news and scroll down to Business and you will find the article about Mars Hill windmills. I am still on the fence concerning the windmills but feel they might be a good thing.MarilynColchester, Vt01-28-2007
Unlike you, of course <wink> These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-28-2007
Danny Ladner would never sign this page without being proud to put his name on it!guest401-28-2007
NATIVE I'm not sure if it was Grant who was playing Hill in the performance I saw (because, as you said, they used two casts for each production), but I DO recall - and I don't know why this remains in my memory, as I was only a kid and it wasn't that big of a deal- that when he came out on stage in the opening scene on the train, he was supposed to have his suitcase with "Harold Hill" written on it, turned so that the audience couldn't tell who he was until he finally reveals himself. Except... he had it turned the wrong way and, a short way into the scene, he realized his mistake and quickly flipped the case. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-27-2007
P. Burtt - I assure you that I am not Dan Ladner sneaking in here incognito. :-) Dan and Barb, as well as Glenna Smith, have been close and highly respected friends of mine for many years. My wife and son have both appeared in musicals that they have produced. Ronnee's name is her real name not a stage name. She was very good as Marian, as was Frank Grant who played Prof. Harold Hill opposite her. A few years ago, Dan and Barb directed the Music Man (again) at the Caribou Performing Arts Center and Frank reprised his role as Hill.Aroostook NativeLocal01-27-2007
Guest W/O Name - Do you sense a family relationship? Some are easily offended when mentioning even distant members of the clan. Please be more apologetic, for that faux pas and all future ones.GWON 2Mid West01-27-2007
Arch, Yes its heated and will carry 6 ........ or 4 with the seven course mealsPaul CyrP.Isle01-27-2007
Rebecca...had I known I was going to "offend you" I might have said something offendable to justify your reply. I stand corrected on the "count" of which one went to prison and now walking the streets...back when I was younger...I thought it was suppose to be a life sentence...me bad :-)Guest without a name01-27-2007
Paul Cyr It was about 66 or 7 when I worked at Taterstate Foods. After a couple years there I went down the hill to A E Staleys starch factory and worked there until it closed down. Arch Hey that putt putt have any heat at all? Should with that enclosure. That is the only atv to have. I bet that thing will go places that a 4 wheeler wont go. Annnnd in BCs and my situation even room for a seven course meal. :DArch01-27-2007
Hi C-J, I don't have any younger siblings... they just look younger. I must have inherited the age gene - four of them,apparently, keeping it from each of my sisters. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-27-2007
well 40 here and the snow melting fast. Webmaster, thanks for posting the website for that article. Well written. By the way, Nanny, I think your a smart cookie!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-27-2007
thanks Judy, I finally got on here about 8:00. Very warm here, I think the County got our weather.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-27-2007
Another interesting Windmill article: http://bangordailynews.com/news/t/viewpoints.aspx?articleid=145650&zoneid=27WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-27-2007
Rebecca when you first sign onto this website.. before you open the guest book... look below Paul's pictures/photos on the left ..follow down that column that has all the different sites we can go to like "Maine recipes" etc when you come to NEWS open it and it is the BDNs,, yes we all thought the Mahaney boys would never get out but probably they will settle in Wa. seems everyone moves here ..lol!Judy Hardy01-27-2007
Connie, My condolences too! What a sad time for your family. Please pass my message on to your family. Will you all be able to attend her funeral? Will Gene be there? Please say a big "Hello" to him for me. I know the reunion in heaven will be sweet but the loss is hard to take here on earth. What a nice picture of her in the BDN! Hugs to you, MeredithMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-27-2007
Marilyn, It must have been Taterstate, I worked there one spring and summer, your mother must have known my mother as well, Mom worked there for 15 years,she was one of the cooks in the cafateria. Connie, so sorry about Cathy, she was such a sweet person, always had a smile. You are in my prayers.MonaEaston01-27-2007
Bobby, re 16986 its called an Argo, its made in Canada, its an amphibious wheeled/tracked vehicle that goes almost anywhere and is great for getting pics in the backcountry, its also an answer to your comment in #16504 ......Paul CyrP. Isle01-27-2007
RLG, Pete is not "the guest without a name"!! Good morning Nanny. :-)Kim01-27-2007
Good Morning, Becky - I got it! Your two friends, Bart and Kim will be surprised because I'm usually lost on those tongue and cheek comments. Liked your response. I thought of calling my cousning Vinny! Have a great day!NannyPQI01-27-2007
Your up early Kim - was that Pete? That JERK! :p In my last post I'm sorry and should have added many may have chosen to let it pass also. I can not get the Saturday BDN online?Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-27-2007
So sorry to see the passing of Kathy Monahan (62) in todays obits. Connie, know we are thinking of you at this time. Good Morning RLG...is my husband a trouble maker?!KIM01-27-2007
17002 please get your facts straight guest without a name. Only one of them was ever there and has been out for almost a year :eek: That is public information. It was a tongue in check and got no response so only a few "got it"Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-27-2007
Phil...your sisters certainly are beautiful; what happened to you??!! :-) :-) !!! Just Joking, you know that, I hope!! Guess I never knew your younger siblings.....and they weren't at the wedding.....sure wish you had come up and said hello at Lorri's wedding!! Then I could have put a face (an older face) to the festivities!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs01-27-2007
PAC Here's a recent photo of my sister Phyllis. It was taken for a business card, that's why it looks so "formal". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-27-2007
Arch, re 16997 I hauled a lot of spuds into that plant (Taterstate) in the late 60's and early 70's, large all red bulk trucks, I still remember Ruth at the scales, where you around then ?Paul CyrP. Isle01-27-2007
NATIVE: Wow, thanks. Ronnie Desmond was who I was thinking of (good stage name, don't ya think?). If I didn't know better - judging by the credit that is being deflected - I might suspect that I was speaking to Mr. Ladner himself, sneaking incognito into the COM room like Alfred Hitchcock I-spying himself into his own movies. These Colors Don't Run P.S. Come to think of it, I don't know better. Either way, of all the productions in all the towns and communities that I have been to since, the musical productions at PIHS in those days remain easy standouts. Thanks for all the interesting info.P. Burtt01-27-2007
Rebecca, if your referring to "The Mahaney Boys"...they are still in prison...no getting any help from them...(Thank God!) :eek:GuestMaine01-27-2007
Wow. Converse! I think most high school kids worked there at one time or another. I did in the 70's, and remember making over $5.00 an hour! Woo Hoo. It bought me a car at 16 and I was happy! Still have a few scars too!tenlee01-27-2007
Even Greater Heights? Sorry, Dan Ladner and Glenna Smith were the ultimate in their years! The very best of the best!!!!!guest401-27-2007
P Burtt – Dan Ladner directed plays at PIHS from 1970 to 1984. He was actually a co-director with Glenna Smith, who had directed PIHS drama for many years before he started. He retired from teaching in 1984 and went to work at UMPI as Director of Upward Bound. (It had nothing to do with a shortage of good actors.) After several years he returned to teaching at Caribou HS and managed their new performing arts center. He started directing plays again at CHS. He was replaced at PIHS by Barb Frick, who carried the Shipmates to even greater heights. Dan and Barb actually directed plays that competed against each other in regional contests. After their retirement, they were married and now occasionally direct plays for community groups. West Side Story was directed by Glenna and Dan in 1971. Neither had anything to do with the strobe light effects which were part of the tech crew responsibilities. Music Man, staged in 1972, featured Ronnee Desmond and Nanci Coffin as Marian. There have been two casts for nearly all the musicals at PIHS.Aroostook NativeLocal01-26-2007
My wife worked for Converse from 71-76.Arch01-26-2007
Marilyn That was Taterstate Frozen Foods in Washburn. I worked there for a couple years looooong ago.Arch01-26-2007
Mona, My Mother worked for the French Fry plant in Washburn and also for Converse Shoes up on the old base. Do either of those places ring a bell?MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
Arch..if they give you lemmuns..make lemonade..If rat poisen iz free, instruct yur body to thrive on it. That drives the SOBs crazy.Bobby C.01-26-2007
You guys are talking about meds all they will give me is rat poision. I wonder if they are trying to tell me something? :eek:Arch01-26-2007
BC and Randy Jeez, a thought just struck me. Hey MPS could make a bunch of moolah selling that juice from Canada. It is hydro power I think, if it is sell it to these fools out here for so called Green power. Maybe we need to invest in that stuff. They are bragging out here right now that if you change (several different) electricity suppliers you can get your electricity for $0.10 per kwhArch01-26-2007
Yah know Arch wuz right..all the info was available before the fact. Now that "green" is in and the big boys have figgered out how to make money from your taxes off of it.. all criticism will be deemed freaking unpatriotic. The Towers are programmed to come marching down the hill on Halloween and destroy all dissenters. Yours Truly, Steve Bobby C. KingBooby C.01-26-2007
Marilyn, I worked with your mother somewhere, many, many years ago and for the life of me I can't remeber where.Mona01-26-2007
Bobby C.--You mark my words. Next Halloween those guys are gonna come marching down the hill choppin' up everything in their path. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-26-2007
Randy re wind towers Getting screwed every once in a while ain't nuthing more than a learning process. I often allow myself to get reamed once in awhile jest so I can ID the enemy.Bobby C,01-26-2007
Sorry about the last outburst. I've been in the groomer all day and I forgot the meds. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-26-2007
Bobby C.--I swear I don't know. Maybe it's a thingamabob or something like that. I am gonna call Paul right now and demand he fess up to whatever it is that he's doing. And stop messing around and get to work---doing something---whatever! Sorry about the preceding---this noise thing about the windmills has gotten me wound up. What the heck???? And Maine doesn't get power that is generated on site???? OK. So I'll buy the Brooklyn bridge too while its on sale. Sheesh.Randy SmithPresque Isle01-26-2007
Randy ,I swear to God ..between you and Paul it's a full time job keeping up..I'm gonna have to hire somebody. What the heck iz this?Bobby C.01-26-2007
Hi Amy, Haven't seen your Mom in years. Does she live in Mapleton or Presque Isle? Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Mike were both so nice and I loved going to visit with them. I miss them. Where are Joyce and Dale living now? I think the last time I saw them and your Mother was when Uncle Mike passed away.MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
Hey, Brenda, Dad used to and I think still does go over there to the Dentist! I've been busy here at work and a little out of touch. Miss chating with you Dick Delong.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-26-2007
Kim, I agree with your posting. Arch, I have tons of family still in MH and I do not know facts, but it is my understanding that it was a done deal before the town residents became aware. Yes public hearing were scheduled. Judy, I did read the article - I'm all for progress but the scenery sure went south. I guess we will have to ask the Mahaney's to go to town for a visit and take care of that there problem :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-26-2007
Man! SPT you got a good life! Just have to take your meds and post when you feel like it. I got a pretty good life too but I wish I had a FLIR on my old Lincoln like Paul has on his vehicle. I would know a whole lot more like..what time it is and stuff.Bobby C.01-26-2007
For pity's sake, noise from the wind towers on MHM. GET OVER IT, people. BDN must have had a slow news day for this to be a story that's right up there on front page worthiness. :eek: :cool: :o :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:GuestPresque Isle01-26-2007
Was just reading Marilyn's post and just wanted to say hello, cousin. I am the daughter of Launa (Carter) Dube, grand-daughter of Alfred and Myrtle (Stephenson) Carter. My grandmother was a sister to your father, Bob. Anyhow, greetings from Southern Maine. :-)Amy (Dube) CyrLeeds, Maine01-26-2007
Wow I just reread what I typed goodness I need to have spell check when I type on here sorry everyone but read between that errors. haha you know what I mean...memories is one error opsBrenda01-26-2007
I love this site. I brings to mind many many meories. We use to love going to Yorks to eat also.. It was a treat to go there. I can also remember going over to Bristol to a dentist there did anyone else go there things were much simpler back in those days. We always traveled over there on our vacations. And lovee going to the The Dam. What good memories that makes. I was just reading the BDN article on the wind mills I didn't realize that Maine isn't even getting the electricity. Very sorry for those who live near that noise.Brenda01-26-2007
I wouldn’t try smuggling fireworks to the US from Perth now, I know someone who was almost shot for smuggling half a melon! It was their lunch and they failed to eat it all. I guess it could have been a terrorist melon, you can’t be too sure about those melons, they’re real quite and sneaky looking. Maybe it was the food police disguised as customs agents, frigg for all I know they could a been aliens. Whose snowsled went missing…? Well time to take my Meds nowSPTColorado01-26-2007
O.B. It is very cold here. Can't wait for spring! Even better would be summer! Hello to Linda. Arch, Checking with a friend to answer your question. I believe they had two "informational" meetings on them. I really don't think that anyone could of changed what happened. I know some tryed! I'm not against them just think in this great big state there must have been a less disruptive site.KimBlaine01-26-2007
Thanks Arch for the info on the gas Drilling. Been nice weather here the past two days.OBTX01-26-2007
C-J. I haven't been able to make any of the recent class reunions but hope to for the next one. I didn't know Ray that well in school, he seemed to be a nice guy, but we just had different friends. So glad to connect with someone from my class. My maiden name was Stephenson. I have a sister Debbie Hitchcock and brother Cliff Stephenson. Both live in Presque Isle. Parents were Bob and Fernette Stephenson.MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
Hi OB I am here about 40 minutes southwest of Fort Worth in North Texas. Up north here they are all gas wells, this 4 or 5 county area here is the hottest gas field in the states right now. ArchArch01-26-2007
Hello to Kim in Blaine. Looks like it is cold up there. Arch Looks like they are diging oil wells all over the place coming down I35. What part of Texas do you live? We are in San Antonio and heading to Harlingen sometime tomorrow.OBMO01-26-2007
Kim Someone will correct me if Im wrong but I will bet that there were public hearings on that project and a chance for the public to have their say.Arch01-26-2007
Marilyn....yes, Ray's my husband. Were you at the reunion? What is your maiden name, so I can tell him we're corresponding. I HAVE to tell you he's changed A LOT since you knew him in school!!!!!C-J McHugh Lougeecolorado Springs01-26-2007
I believe the people here had NO say in the windmill project. You can not tell people what they can and can not do with their own property. Its different when you are in unorganized townships that the state manages, (LURC), or if you have a town council that cares about people. I thank goodness that I live in Blaine and everything has to go to the towns people for a vote. It seens to me the Bangor Daily News always trys to make us look like a bunch of hicks and that is why I stopped paying for it.Kimto close to Mars Hill01-26-2007
FLYROD The worse case scenario is that the are and have been abandoned when they become economically unfeasable. Also some of the complaints here in TX is that there is a different noise almost a thump every time a blade goes by the tower. Also a flicker (shade/light etc:) and an annoying reflection from the blades. Hopefully they can get the problems under control. ArchArch01-26-2007
The great thing about those windmills is that they can come down easier than they went up! Not sure if there is a contract that guarantees a minimum time they must be able to stay up for, or if they can be removed if the town wants to "Pull the plug" on them, down the road?FLYROD01-26-2007
Yorks is still a great place to eat, but ont for 2.00, its about 38.00 american money. I don't know what will happen next year when we'll need passports so americans can get back into the states. Marilyn, I know the Hitchcocks well, i sort of adopted Sylvias younger sister Joanna, she called me just last week from Fla.Mona01-26-2007
Hmmm Sounds like the same complaints as always on those turbines on MH mountain. I wonder if anyone even questioned or even bothered to look up the problems other folks had with noise. All you have to do is Google and Viola, you have both sides of the story. I looked when it was first mentioned and what I read (all the negative comments) it was something I wouldnt want in my back yard. Unless the electricity that is generated can be put in boxes, cans or jars and shipped to the users it is dumped into the net and sold at a premium as (Green Power) to those who dont know that they are using the same power as their neighbors. I guess that there is one born every minute. ArchArch01-26-2007
Flo's is gone.. wow.. place had the coldest beer around.. I knew someone that would drive out of their way to go there for that very reasonguest01-26-2007
no flies out this a.m.Paul CyrP. Isle01-26-2007
Marilyn That last submission of mine was one of those postings that didn't sound like it as supposed to. It sounded as if I was challenging you, but I was just shocked that I had never heard of it before, or that I didn't recall any McHugh mentioning it in all the time I was around them. I was actually just about to write, "It's amazing the things you don't know about the people you know," when I read your last posting. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
Marilyn Most of my young life was around the McHughs and I never knew about them losing their house to a fire. Where was this house? I heard that Flo's is no longer there. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
Oh boy, is my face red!! I think I made a mistake. It wasn't Chum and Barb that had the fire, it was Sylvia (Hitchcock)and Dick Gagnon house that burned and some of us got together and gave their family a shower to help replenish some of the stuff that burned in the fire. She and her family stayed with Barb and Chum for a while after. Guess that is what threw me as I remember going to Barbs after and delivering a bunch of gifts they had received. Sorry about that. Hope no one contacted Barb and got her confused or upset. Dang memory plays tricks on you when you get up in age. By the way C-J, I was in Sylvias class also and remember a Raymond Lougee. Could he be your husband?MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
Yorks was the place to go for corn fritters and lobsters $2.00 all you could eat.The parrot was a hoot, knew every swearword to man kind. jim :-) :-) :-)jim ritchiewillington, ct01-26-2007
P.Burtt. Can't remember the exact year (between 1956 and 1960 probably) or name of the road, but their house burnt and they lost just about everything. Syl Hitchcock Gagnon and I got a bunch of the neighbors together and we gave them a shower at the Power station across the road from Flo's Snack Bar.MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
Webmaster..that new Mars Hill cam ain't goona inclood sound is it ? Us older guys would have a hard time with that. Beesides all that ..I recommend buying property in Mapleton right off of the PI line so you can still get to the store easy and pay less sound taxes.Bobby C.01-26-2007
Here ya go... Mars Hill residents voice concerns over wind tower noise.. Wendy and Perrin Todd knew what would happen to their view of Mars Hill Mountain when crews starting erecting wind towers near their backyard. But what shocked them - and what they said this week they should not be expected to live with - is the noise.Bobby C01-26-2007
Please every one if you can.. read the article in todays BDN about the mars Hill Wind farm... Rebecca please read it! :confused:J Hardy again!01-26-2007
It is so nice to see all the people from Maine that live out this way and yes that parrot at Yorks was a treasure, mom and dad and my Aunt and Uncle used to go there at least once a year for a"get a way" Dad used to smuggle fireworks back,, sometimes.. we used to pick up some "KING COLE" tea for my grandmother.. Guy Gallagher also put on some wonderful musical entertainment and sometimes Dear ol' Mr Carroll Parker would also.. he was a great teacher too.. he had nick names for some of us and Peggy Bishop and I bleached our hair BLONDE one spring break and MR. Parker took to call me "MAE WEST" and I won't blame that all on the hair dye either but at the time my face would be crimson! :DJ/HardyTacoma01-26-2007
Who was the girl who played the role of Marion the Librarian in the 71 PIHS play? I recall her being in a bunch of them (incuding, I think, West Side Story). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
DG came into my office this morning to show me a slide of the Clam Box, what a nice picture, hope he can get a print made to share on here, I might say unless you can remember back to the early 50's it will not mean much to you. Thanks DG.Mona01-26-2007
16947 Aron Burtt Danny gave up 'cause there wuz a shortage uv good actors like me to work with..Meta left.. Denny H. left.. I left.. And countless others. Danny ,although very good in his own right, was basically a director and producer. He stayed in PI and lost us as the greatest generation of actors who ever lived in the county. :cool:Bobby C.01-26-2007
:o ....Ok, I'm looking ashamed!! I guess I didn't remember the fee since I never had to pay it!! Marilyn...we saw Sylvia a couple of years ago at her class reunion; my husband was in her class; she looked great! Aunt Barb is living in PI but I missed seeing her last summer. Phil...no luck yet on the addresses, but I'm on the job!! And the fire was at Green Ridge; before your time!C-J McHugh Lougeecolorado Springs01-26-2007
P. Burtt - I don't even recall West Side Story but it sure sounds like a Danny Ladner production with the strobe lights. I don't know what year he quit teaching at PIHS. S.Blanchard - We were in the band together and now 35 years later here we are. Isn't the internet amazing?Robert SheppardToronto01-26-2007
I remember the Music Man at PIHS. I was in the band then. It was quite a scene. Thanks for reminding me of that experience. Also, webmaster, is it possible to take my donation for the Mars Hill web cam somewhere while I'm here?S. BlanchardMaine for now01-26-2007
ROBERT Did he also direct the PIHS version of "West Side Story" with all the strobe lights working during the Jets and Sharks knife fight? I was a kid, but I remember the PIHS plays being exceptionally well done. The Music Man back then was great. Why did he stop his drama input at PIHS? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
Marilyn What fire? I don't remember a fire at the McHugh's, but maybe it was before my time. I remember OUR fire, though. C-J I haven't forgotten, but KBB will tell you I am sometimes not one for timeliness. Did you ever find any addresses? These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
Freaken' parrots live fur ever.Bobby C.01-26-2007
I always stopped at the dairy bar on the east side of the St. John, never did get to see the Parrot, somthing I'll have to do soon, assuming it is still on the job.SPTColorado01-26-2007
Yah.. Fireworks. As for Mounties..my Dad used to call ahead and request a "Mountie free" day.Bobby C.01-26-2007
Perth was also a great place to buy fireworks. :D ArchArch01-26-2007
Did the Mounties ever come in while you were there eating? We were having a nice lunch one day when suddenly our plates were bouncing all over the table. Six Mounties, all over 6 feet tall, walked in and the floor shook. Can still see the expression on my Mothers face! Priceless....MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
No ..P Burtt is right for a change (surpise,surprise). Yorks was only two or three dollars a person and you could match swear words with the parrot for free. Perth wuz also a good place to buy and smuggle in "China" dish stuff.Bobby C.01-26-2007
To C-J McHugh, I remember Chum and Barb. Used to baby sit for them with with my friend Sylvia Hitchcock when we were in high school in the late 50's. I can't remember the names of the kids though. I also remember their devasting fire and Chums eath. Where is Barb now?MarilynColchester, Vt01-26-2007
When Danny Ladner directed The Music Man back in '71 or '72, the entire high school band was in the final number. We all lined up outside the back of the stage and marched onto the stage and down into the audience. He was so creative. The audience loved it.Robert SheppardToronto01-26-2007
Phil...come on; it had to be more than $2.00; wasn't it like, $20.00 for all you could eat? Didn't your folks ever go with Chum and Barb?? Kathy Rand....Welcome to the site!! After seeing your brother's name on here, I've wondered where you were?! Please email me sometime; I'd love to hear from you, and can catch up on these long past years!! It was sad to read about the death of Roxi Delano's mom in the BDN today; Alta was quite a remarkable lady! I can't make it to the Services on Saturday in PI but I'll be there in spirit for a dear friend!!C-J McHugh Lougeecolorado Springs01-26-2007
YORK's Tea Room Perth (or Andover) Canada. Talkative parrot. $2 all you could eat... including steaks, lobster, etc. Corn fritters in syrup (yum) was a specialty. My parents (and us kids) used to go there often with George and Betty Philbrick, Warren and Alyeene Anderson, Doris and Albert Johnson, Connie and Bernard Webb, etc. Everyone's favorite place. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
GUEST Imagine that. Will we go round in circles. I wonder if I should go try out for the part... I can still sing about the Wells Fargo wagon, although I don't think my ssshhpittin' on everyone in the cast would be as cute anymore. I didn't realize Danny Ladner had remarried. TENLEE: I wasn't expecting an argument... just making an innocent - yet frightening - observation. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-26-2007
J Hardy #16865 You mentioned Yorks restaurant with the parrot. Was that the one in Canada? I remember some of my friends and I taking our shorthand, transcription teacher, Maude Thaw and her husband Bill there for their wedding anniversary. Really got to know our teacher that night. My family used to travel to Yorks often, especially for a special occasion dinner. If I remember correctly, the parrot had some pretty colorful language!!MarilynColchester, Vt01-25-2007
P Burtt - In case you are interested in what Dan Ladner is up to right now: He and his wife, Barb, are directing a new production of The Music Man to be staged a month from now at the new PI Middle School auditorium. I haven't seen the cast list yet so I don't know who will be playing Winthrop Paroo.GuestPI01-25-2007
16927 - A number of people in this country seem to have graduated beyond hiding their head in the sand. The more more popular thing is a home schooling in proctology, with self administered final exam.GuestMid West01-25-2007
W H A T E V E R PBurtt. I was just stating my opinion, and found that some others agreed with me. I will not argue with you, and certainly won't get into THAT discussion in here either! Good Grief. Apologies to newbies....usually this is a really nice place to read and reply.tenlee01-25-2007
;-) Hello Nancy (Bull), Nice to hear from you. I think I remember hearing that Sonja lives in Eugene. Waldo Libby: I live near the high school in Forest Grove on Hartford Drive. There is someone from Houlton in the Quail Run mobile court behind where I live. It is surely a small world. I work for Washington County in Hillsboro. Talk to you all later.Kathy (Rand) GardinerForest Grove, Oregon01-25-2007
Hi Mona, There is no connection to my previous point. I was connecting Tenlee's argument for "Discussion Rooms" to the smoking issue. I thought the parallel was interesting, that's all. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
PBurtt, What does smoking have to do with your political veiws expressed ealier today I don't get the connection. I've always been told there are two subjects to avoid , especally in this type of forum, politics and religion. There is so much good stuff on here lets stick to that.Mona01-25-2007
Could not resist, I had to learn to put a lid on it but ... ArchArch01-25-2007
Apparently, I would be one of those rude smokers who smokes where they're not wanted. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
TENLEE: Do you realize how close your last statement is to one of the arguments smokers make regarding these new unAmerican bans? You have made the case that this COM "room" should be reserved for simple socializing, but you also agree that those who want to have a more "serious" discussion should have a place to go to enjoy those discussions as well. People who don't enjoy those types of "political" discussions can simply choose not to go into those rooms. Well, like you, smokers don't necessarily want to smoke where other people don't want smoke, but they DO want the right to gather with friends and strangers to socialize, with perhaps a few drinks and a meal, where smoking is acceptable and even welcome. A place where people who don't like smoke don't have to go. It's funny - and frightening - how many people think they shouldn't have that right. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
anyone going ice fishing this weekend... I remember my uncle doing alot of that in Millinocket... cant say as though I have ever felt the need to sit in a shack and freeeeze when I can go to the sea food case at the store... just another generations opinion...lol.. getting snowed in here for sure.. we are expected to get 6 inches on top of the 4 we got today and the three that were already there... not to mention the three that are expected tomorrow... <diggin self out in Rochester>.. anyone got a plow that will fit a Hundi?.. HA!!...MichelleRochester, NY01-25-2007
I agree with you completely Tenlee.Robert SheppardToronto01-25-2007
RE: "Has anyone else noticed that it’s only the sissys that don’t like to hear or read the truth... etc" My response would be, if I want to hear or read the truth, I know where to go for it. Not sure if your "opinions" are truth, but regardless, this doesn't seem to be a place people come to hear other's opinions on such controversial subjects. I think most of us come here to have fun, renew old friendships, enjoy memories and new information about our home town, "The Star City of the North". I think more serious discussions and opinions should go to the discussion forum and those that choose to read or share in the discussion, can. The rest don't have to. :-)Tenlee01-25-2007
I totally agree!!!!guest01-25-2007
(guest4) & (member) are right. This should be a place to escape from the harsh realities of the world and just deal with pleasantries - no conflicting opinions or ugly topics... a place where only good things are talked about and everyone agrees with each other... a "Happy Place" if you will - like college!FLYROD01-25-2007
Stay Warm:)Heath SavageManchester, NH01-25-2007
Maybe I should have toned it down. Stated another way,….Has anyone else noticed that it’s only the sissys that don’t like to hear or read the truth. They cannot logically support their arguments. For example, they do not like to hear or read that abortion is the ultimate child abuse. One cannot logically refute that statement. Notice, I have not named any political party. One has to draw their own conclusion as to which party supports the ultimate child abuse. But they will whine, that they do not want to read something like this, because it makes them upset. It ain’t the children on this side that are fighting the war. Only free men and women who chose to fight. They volunteered.guest 4.a01-25-2007
ENOUGH POLITICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MemberUSA01-25-2007
WHOOOO That subject is hotter than politics or religion. :eek:Arch01-25-2007
War is the ultimate child abuse. As a Repubrocrat..I must say..it's not possible to succeed in war as we presently define war. War today is the product of the global banking system to which we are committed, It cannot be allowed to fail. that paper in yur pocket is not real munny unless you keep the faith) People in Iran and in South America (Chavez) for example, disagree with our system..this could cause us some problems. This could create a situation where "they" would want to convince you that we are world resource hogs. Then "our" people would play the game and try to say to you.."Those A..Holes sed you were a world class resource hog!".. Hey! Pay us to fight a war for you and we will use your children to protect you! Yeah..right!Bobby C.01-25-2007
Has anyone else noticed that it’s only the sissys that don’t like to hear or read the truth. They cannot logically support their arguments. They do not like to hear that abortion is the ultimate child abuse.guest 4.a01-25-2007
January 24th was beer can appreciation day.. commemorating the day beer was first sold in cans back in 1935. This doesn't seem significant 'till you start thinking about things like what a mess it would be if us guys had to crush bottles on our foreheads while watching football games and getting wasted at drinking parties. Then there is beer can art..which ya gotta look close at and be real patient to see the value of.Bobby C.01-25-2007
I have an IGNORE button on my computer ;-) ArchArchSunny & 57F TX01-25-2007
Why do certain ppl insist on talking politics in here? I thought there was a discussion forum for that. It only upsets people that normally enjoy this site.guest401-25-2007
Hi Mona, I'm not so sure about one side being so upset. In the spirit of apolitical discussion I won't mention which side but, for them, success "over there" might spell failure "over here" in 2008. Here's a couple of clues, though... "Long Black Veil" was a hit for a certain singer... and my little signature down below wouldn't apply to their side of the aisle. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
PBurtt, Just in case you haven't noticed both sides of the aisle are upset with what is going on.MonaEaston01-25-2007
Hi Bob, Margie lives in Florida. Surprisingly, considering her flower-child youth, she developed the entrepreneurial spirit and bought some property down there with her husband, Bill. So, she's a landlord among other things. Yes, she was gorgeous in HS (trust me, way out in Maine farmland, two brothers have little to do except spy on their older sisters). Her looks haven't changed since then... seriously. Well, other than the heavy eye-liner. Apparently, she got my mother's genes: time stood still for her and I went zooming by. I now look like I am her older brother. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
I would like to make a donation toward the Mars Hill webcam project. Is there some place that I can drop it off while I'm in PI?S. BlanchardPI until next Thursday01-25-2007
Politics iz a lot like art. Lot of bad stuff out there. Lot's of marketing to the masses. Lot's of trends. After you look at enough of either to know what's really good you don't really give a crap anymore. You paint yur own picture..that's when you become an American. Takes awhile for some..others get it right away and still others never get it and always want everybody to think like them.Good way to end up pullin' yur hair out..if you have any. P.S. If you got more than two brain cells left to rub together..stay out of the discussion thing. I got three..they form a triangle.Bobby C.01-25-2007
P.Burtt - Thanks for posting that picture of your sister. I wouldn't have made the connection to your last name without it. Margie and I were in the same grade. She was gorgeous in high school and I think she was voted best dressed or best looking the year we graduated. My only claim to fame was being class marshal on graduation day. What's Margie doing these days?Bob SheppardToronto01-25-2007
Kathy Rand....A big "County" welcome to you !! Nice to hear from you. You and Brother Steve ought to look Sonja up out in Eugene. She would love to see you. I miss our neighborhood on Parson's Road. Lots of fun was had by all. Remember the huge mud holes in the spring at the top of Munson Hill ??? Loved it when the bus got stuck.....Enjoy the site !!!Nancy (Bull) DowPresque Isle01-25-2007
Hi Marilynn, No, no relation. When we lived there (late 60s/early 70s) there were no other Burtts in the region that we knew of. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
Welcome to the com Kathy. Long time no see :DN CLARKS S FL01-25-2007
P Burtt I caught on to your irony right off and can honestly say I shed a few tears when I saw the picture. Very touching photo. By the way are you any relation to a Eugene Burtt from Presque Isle?MarilynColchester, Vt01-25-2007
FLY You are much better at sarcasm than I am. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
Yes, PBurtt, it is important that we not tip our hands as to any party affiliation, here in a public forum. We must maintain an unbiased balance.... like the media does (Such as the BDN, NBC, CBS, ABC, etc). Rigid adherance to not putting our political views in a favorable light or putting a particular party's figures (Clinton, Obama, Kerry, etc) in the headlines and news stories day after day after day! So - pull back, young man... before you offend anyone else with you satirical comments! :pFLYROD01-25-2007
Yes, Norma, you are right in both of your statements. The picture is very powerful and it made me want to go hug my little daughter... and written sarcasm is especially difficult. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
I remember the Aroostook Convalscent Center. I've been visiting a nursing home here a lot over the past few months, and I can truly say that those people love me. I feel loved there and I love all of them. Please do not forget these elderly people in the nursing homes;none of them are "crazy", they are just elderly and sweet people; this one lady, Elizabeth, as well as most of them, "beg" me to stay and not leave. I will go back this weekend as it is easier than going through the week at night. :-)pacNashville, TN01-25-2007
That was the first time I had seen the photo, and it really brought tears to my eyes. This guy probably has kids of his own at home... children are always the innocent victims of wars. It's hard to know a persons 'tone of voice' when the words are written...sorry.Norma Jandreau McEnteePI01-25-2007
DISCLAIMER: My last posting was purposefully apolitical. I accept no responsibility should a reader arive at his/her own conclusion as to which side of the aisle might produce a statement such as "America is the real terrorist". These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
pburtt, some of your remarks sound political. I will remind you that parents of the military personel come from both sides of the aisles in gov't, including one of my own!daisymid-atlantic01-25-2007
Hi Norma, It was supposed to be a statement of irony. While many in the world want to claim America as the "REAL terrorist" - even some Americans like to say this (I won't say from which side of the aisle you might find those particular "Americans", but you can probably guess), this picture is just another that you likely won't find mentioned on the evening news. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-25-2007
Norma, I missed that page of entries all together. I agree with you. pburtt, I know you are a person who likes 'to stir things up' but that entry needs an explaintion.daisymid-atlantic01-25-2007
I don't know what P. Burtt meant in #16863 when he titled the photo of the soldier and the injured child "Evil American" -- P. Burtt, can you explain what you meant?Norma Jandreau McEnteeChilly Presque Isle01-25-2007
Also sad today to note the passing of Rita Martin. She was a delightful lady who always greeted people with a warm smile and a wry sense of humor. The obituary in the Bangor Daily News mentioned her love of music. Rita special ordered many an obscure recording for me when she worked at The Music Shop. No matter how difficult they were to find, she always came through.Dan EArlington, MA01-25-2007
Condolences to S.Blanchard of this site on the death of his mother. The BDN carries the obit of another woman from PI: Alta Delano Smith. Another piece of history lost to the community. I knew Alta from her work at the Northeastland; very nice person. Condolences to her family.daisymid-atlantic01-25-2007
:-) Welcome Kathy (Sis) Maybe the rest of us Rands will join this site.Steve RandMilwaukie, Oregon01-25-2007
Kathy, welcome to the Crown of Maine! (I assume you're a new arrival at this site, but I've guessed wrong before.) We just moved from Forest Grove to Vassalboro two years ago. -Lived on Thatcher Road a quarter mile past the Plaid Pantry store. Have you lived in FG very long? We really enjoyed the town, but the grandchildren are in Maine, and so are we now. Do you like antique car shows or Barbershop music? You're in the right town!Waldo LibbyVassalboro, ME01-24-2007
Thanks for the front shot of headstone, PC. Mr. James Donley's headstone has certainly stood the test of time with re: quality & visibility. One of the things my aunt & I have done over the past few years is to visit the graves of our ancestors and make a photo hx for future generations;so many of our family have left the County, that anyone who is interested later in life would have a difficult time locating the old graveyards without that record. Maybe you, PC, have located a piece of hx for the Donley descendents. Arch, good pic of Mr. Ladner.daisymid-atlantic01-24-2007
:-)No message. Just Hi. And will be interesting in chatting with other folks from Maine.Kathy (Rand) GardinerForest Grove, Oregon01-24-2007
RE Lonely pic The old song "It`s a long way to Tipperary" sure is a fitting caption for that pic. ArchArch01-24-2007
Sorry to hear of the passing of Don Smith(Mr. Smith) as I will always remember him by. The best teacher anyone could have. My thoughts and prayers go out to Barnie and the rest of the family.obmo01-24-2007
Here is a 1954 pic of Dan Ladner. National Honor Society. ArchArch01-24-2007
Daisy, re lonely pic..........Paul CyrP. Isle01-24-2007
Recognize anyone?Guest 6701-24-2007
Yes Steve Smith graduted class 0f 61. sorry to here his dad passed away. jim ritchiejim Ritchiewillington, ct01-24-2007
Dan Ladner graduated from Mapleton High School in 1954, if memory serves me.daisymid-atlantic01-24-2007
Dan Ladner is still active some musical productions and directs the Chorale Society Choit each year. Talented man and a very nice person.MonaEaston01-24-2007
Paul Cyr, who was buried in that solitary grave? Now that is a lonesome scene. Did Mr. Smith's son Steve graduate in the class of 1961? I worked in longterm care, during my work life. As a social worker, it was my job to take the residents' histories; I cannot tell you how much oral history is lost with each death. I enjoy each and every tale. Too soon old - too late smart.daisymid-atlantic01-24-2007
BOB: You probably knew my sister Margie. This is a photo of her from about that time period. Thanks for the info on Danny Ladner. Never had him for a teacher (we left before I reached HS). These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-24-2007
P Burtt, did you say you auditioned for "ROSS PEROE"?sp? :DJudy H01-24-2007
This is how I remember MR Smith.GuestSW Missouri01-24-2007
I to had MR Smith for math. Funny ghow our minds can recall only the last time we saw an individual, and not recognizt tat they are aging just like the stranger in our mirrors. Over the last 40+ years none of the teachers, or classmates have aged a day. Rather sad that not only I, but all of us retain a bit of the callow youth who never recognized that those who taught us had accomplishments, and lives we were never to know of until the obituary is publishedGuestSW Missouri01-24-2007
came across this solitary grave today high up on a hill, he has a nice view of the Aroostook river.........Paul CyrP. Isle01-24-2007
Ok, I don't mean to hog the guestbook but I had to tell DG something. When I talked to my dad today, he told me he used to babysit for you! LOLTenlee01-24-2007
I believe Danny Ladner is still in P.I. I've seen him at a couple of funerals (unfortunately).... but he was an excellent teacher and extremely talented with music and drama.Tenlee01-24-2007
Steve, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I talked to dad and he had heard from his sister (Alice Winslow). You and your family are in our prayers.Tenlee01-24-2007
That was Danny Ladner. I was at PIHS from '68 to '72 myself. I just read Don Smith's obit. I had him in high school too. He was a great and kind man. I wish that back then I had known of all his accomplishments.Bob SheppardToronto01-24-2007
Who was the drama coach at PIHS back in the late 60s/early 70s. Really good. Danny something, I think. Any idea what became of him? I remember trying out for the part of Winthrop Paroo but I lost out to Danny Stevens (dang him!!). I had a MUCH better speech impediment. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-24-2007
SPT yes that is a sharp curve in that photo and Bobby I am surprised you recognized it! do you remember the York restaurant near there and that parrot that kept ya company while you had dinner.. I remember Mr. Smith from PIHS he was very fair and was always able to keep a class interesting! Nice man the ending to his obits was very touching! It sounded like he didn't waste one moment of his brief visit here on earth!J>Hardy01-24-2007
Don 'Smitty' Smith was a fine man and will be greatly missed. I will always remember his calm patient voice as he said 'You will be fine'...we need more like him. My greatest sympathy goes out to his familyTim BlackstoneChesapeake, Virginia01-24-2007
Evil American These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-24-2007
Steve Blanchard, Arlene; your Mom and I worked a lot of night shifts at the "Aroostook Convalescent Center" way back in the 1969 to 70s era. she was a wonderful lady and a hard worker she helped me be the caring Nurses aide I was to become a Cna then and Lpn then and RRT and some Pa school.. she and Jean Turner were the best!.. I loved to work with her.. I will say a prayer for you and your family.. Judy Hewitt HardyJHardy..Tacoma wa. 62 degrees today!01-24-2007
I had Don Smith as an algebra teacher in 75 or 76. I remember him being really patient! Can't believe he was 88...keep thinking of him as he was 30 years ago. My sympathy to his family.knickWPB, FL01-24-2007
Bobby C. but the roads are better on the sandbarSPT45 and tropical Colorado01-24-2007
SPT Yes..I was taken by that scene in the Judy H post. An awsome place..no doubt. Spending a few years on this godforsaken and highly over-rated sandbar brought me to a keen appreciation of places like that.Bobby C.01-24-2007
Ref: 16844 Judy Hardy, I know exactly where that picture was taken, I always stay to the right, up the hill.SPTColorado01-24-2007
Steve, I'm soory to get this sadnews, I will pass this on to the family. My Prayers are with you and the family.Mona01-24-2007
Mona and Tenlee: Since I don't know emails and phone numbers, and I know that y'all look in here regularly, I just wanted to let you know that mom passed away this morning. Please let the rest of your family know. Thanks, SteveS. BlanchardMaine for now01-24-2007
Very sad news about Don Smith. He was a beloved figure among all who passed through the halls of Presque Isle High School during his time there.Dan EArlington, MA01-24-2007
I am saddened to hear about Don Smith's passing. He was my math teacher at PIHS. He was a very good teacher and a heck of a nice man.RonMass.01-24-2007
Don Smith's obituary can be found at the Bangor Daily News site I agree Dick, very well written. Don was my freshman basketball coach in 1961.JRCPI01-24-2007
Don Smith, age 88, passed away yesterday (Tuesday). Read his exceptionally well-written obituary in today's Bangor Daily News....DGPI01-24-2007
Bobby, thanks, I think the pic of the chip plant in fort might show an inversion layer, the question of the day yesterday, the other pic is what 21 below looked like this a.m. just east of P. IslePaul CyrP. Isle01-23-2007
I meant to post the this one.Bobby C,01-23-2007
Paul.. That Nukular plant up there is running way too hot. Good picture.Bobby C.01-23-2007
DG, I dunno. It might very well be apocryphal, but my source claims he has it on good authority (albeit third hand) that it's the gospel truth. I figgered it would get a rise out of you.Dan EArlington, MA01-23-2007
Dan E.... That thing about P.I. being the only CITY in 1940 with a single traffic light.......is that true? Sounds like a Booby C. made-up factoid to jazz up the chit-chat.DGPI01-23-2007
A photo of Daigle Pond submitted by Kevin Churchill. The photo was taken in August or September 2006.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-23-2007
I see where I went wrong... you went bird hunting 5 more days than I did! :-( I did take my son-in-law out and he got his first bird... EVER!) I didn't even realize it, at the time, until I asked him if that was the first bird he got, this year, and he said,"That was the first pa'tridge I've shot in my life!". I became a grandfather in December - I'm going to get the little guy a lifetime hunting/fishing license, so keep yer strength up and your eye sharp... we'll be callin' on ya to keep a seat warm around the poker table! :DFLYROD01-23-2007
"We're Having a heat Wave.. A Tropical Heat Wave" been out raking up pine needles and sitting on the back deck .. supposed to be a tropical 54 later.. :-)Judy HardyTacoma01-23-2007
Mona, I just sent an email to Tenlee but I don't have your email address. Drop me a line sometime so I have it. I miss my Mom too, everyday. It's great that you and Dad stay in touch. He sent me the letter you wrote him at Christmas time so it was nice to catch up on what you and the girls have been doing.Bob SheppardToronto01-23-2007
Flyrod, I went on a moose hunt last fall, too. We saw 21 moose in two days but the permittee wouldn't take a cow with a calf so we didn't get one. He did get a cow later in the week, though. I had the best bird season ever. I hunted six days and limited out each and every day. That was a first for me. I just had partridge stew for lunch. Those little biddies sure are tasty.RonMass.01-23-2007
Here's an arcane fact I learned this past weekend. Presque Isle became a city in 1940. At the time, it was the only city in the United States that had only one traffic light.Dan EArlington, MA01-23-2007
RON - I had faith in you! ;-) I can relate to your comment about "packing a loaded camera" in the field, I'm ALMOST there, too... not quite, tho. Was subpermitee on a moose hunt last fall, we got a nice bull on Thursday of 1st week. Also shared in a good steak feed at Portage Lake of a nice 6-point buck shot up in the NMW :d There's nothing like fresh venison, slathered in browned butter, salt & pepper, with lots of green peppers & onions in a cast-iron camp skillet! Another fairly slow year for birds, too.FLYROD01-23-2007
Cripes! DG and Paul get up at the crack of before dawn! Ain't No fuzzy stuff growing on them for sure.Bobby C.01-23-2007
re today's question, there probably will never be an inversion (warm air over cold) over this part of the Aroostook river, because the approximately 100,000 gals of potable level 100 degree water per hour (2.2 million/day) being put into it from a nearby processing facilty keeps it warm enough to keep no less than a mile of it from freezing, it also provides open water for many birds ducks/eagles to feed in at this time of the year....it was 10 below when I took the enclosed pic yesterday a.m., .........Paul CyrP. Isle01-23-2007
Meridith Thanks for the very nice things you say about the colts. That was an excellant game and was happy that the colts won but I do beleive that the Patriots did an excellant job.Brenda01-22-2007
Said Finnegan to Flanagan: She’s off again, on again, Gone again, Finnegan….or something like that. Help me out Miss Conant or Mrs. WhittenAL01-22-2007
BOB! Hello! Mom and I were just talking about you the other night! Email me. Would love to catch up! :-)Tenleewestport island, maine01-22-2007
Welcome Bob Shappard, I was so surprised to see your name, I told Tenlee the other night I had to get your e mail address from your father, He called me right after Christmas. I hope to get to Fredrickton to see him in the spring. We sure have some wonderful memories from our time with them. I sure miss your Mom.MonaEaston01-22-2007
I lived in P.I. from about 1968 to 1973. I stumbled upon this site today and was surprised to see many names I recognize. My Dad was minister at State Street Baptist Church during those years so I knew Mona and the Blanchard girls and the whole Libby clan. I graduated from PIHS in '72. It's a very fun site and I've enjoyed seeing many of your discussions about the area. I loved Presque Isle and will always hold fond memories of living there.Bob SheppardToronto01-22-2007
FLYROD, I finally believe that I know your identity..... How was the deer hunting last fall?RonMass.01-22-2007
Isn't or shouldn't be "Tourney" time in Maine? Patriots are great no matter what.. we suffer ALL the time with the likes of the "SONICS" the Mariners" "the SEAHAWKS" but the heart stoppers keep us YOUNG!JHTacoma01-22-2007
I can remember living on Hillside St, up next to the high school, and some of those sub-zero, dead-still mornings you could look out and see all the smoke plumes from houses and buildings going straight up to a layer of smoke that flattened out at eye-level to the elevation of our street and just hung there. THAT's how I could tell that it was a COLD day.FLYROD01-22-2007
I had a hard time getting my chin off the floor after that game! Wow, what a game. I guess now we'll need to cheer on the Colts on Feb. 4! Then it's a long long time before football starts up again next August. Oh well, maybe our boys will be back next year with injuries healed and more slick moves! With my head slightly lowered I say, "Go Colts!"Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-22-2007
Re: Today's Question. Inversion layers (smog?) could usually be seen on those sub-zero mornings on the flat at the farm up on the Parsons Rd. Perhaps being close to the river had something to do with it too.JuliaYarmouth01-22-2007
Go ColtsColt Fan01-22-2007
Arch...sorry to hear that Charlie has passed away; condolences to his family; he was a wonderful man; and he never did ever give me a ticket, thankfully!! Must be that "parental connection" he had with my folks!! Waldo & Meredith & Laska...thought I recognized the Melville farm, even from behind, even though I'd never really been "behind" it; it just "came to me" when I saw Paul's picture. Must have been a psychic connection!?! However, Paul did confirm that later in another posting; guess I'm not as "psychotic" as I thought! LOL And, Waldo...the mountains out here are generally MUCH larger than Mars Hill, though we do have some that are mostly smaller!!C-J McHugh Lougeecolorado Springs01-22-2007
Tenlee, You have NO idea! After that game in our house, I think I have a better understanding of those "duck and cover" drills some of you folks reminisce about...... CJ, The workers on Dad's farm may have thought themselves akin to the German POWs (especially during rock picking time), but they were really of Scottish decent...... and a few decades later. ;-) (Just kidding, Dad!)KBB01-22-2007
Meredith and other Patriot fans.....how sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :confused:tenlee01-21-2007
KBS, There was no protest this afternoon in PI. Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a day to honor the value of all human life. What you saw on the webcam was the second annual "Line up for Life" that took place between 2 and 3 PM. :-)GuestPI01-21-2007
Re: 16786 Meredith, Waldo and C-J - Yes that is my homestead on the Burlock Road. Do not know who lives there now. The picture does look different with the windmills in the back ground - they seem so close. It is great seeing all the county pictures while living far from PI. Great website......Laska Melville BullTroy, NY01-21-2007
JHardy, the wind blew it all in, we had between 5" and 7" more as you went east...Paul Cyr01-21-2007
Paul what did you do have all your friends and neighbors dump their snow in your DOORYARD? my Aunt lives on the Spragueville road and she didn't get all that much snow this time.. ! :DJHardy01-21-2007
Bobby, hope you don't get hit by moose or coconuts, enclosed is a pic a friend took of me blowing snow today.....Paul Cyr01-21-2007
Waldo, it is the old Melville homestead, I was using a 200mm lenses, not really a big lenses by today's standards, I think the windmills on Mars Hill mtn have made the locals more aware of the size and proximity of the mountain, you can see the windmills from Limestone, New Sweden, Castle Hill and every high spot in between......Paul Cyr01-21-2007
Paul..16797 Wind Yes..you're right we have wind here too. I have survived both kinds..the hurricanes and the cold artic type..my preference would be to be killed by a flying coconut while trying to make it to the beer store than to be creamed by a flying frozen moose or freeze to death while on a mission to find firewood. :-)Bobby C,01-21-2007
C-J, Yup, you're right about the place being the Melville's. I got an email from Laska. She recognized the place as her home. Remember Laska? She lives in NY now and comes back to Maine each year. We've caught up with her at a family gathering in recent years. It's so nice to get reacquainted with our neighbors. I couldn't get over the angle of Paul's photo, it looks like Mars Hill Mountain is a stones throw from Melville's. :-) Gotta go cheer for the Patriots now!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-21-2007
C-J, re: 16807, my guess would have been the Melville place, too. -Guess we'll have to see if Paul will confirm or deny that rumor. That would have been Kilburn Pelkey's home across the road. -Don't know who lives in either place now. Paul must have been using quite the telephoto lens, because the next set of buildings in sight would have been on the Conant Road, over a mile away. And Mars Hill Mt. looks like it's just over the next rise, which we know it isn't. From your current, Colorado perspective, Mars Hill hardly looks like a mountain anymore, does it?Waldo LibbyVassalboro01-21-2007
C-j He passed many years ago. ArchArch01-21-2007
Arch Is he still alive, do you know? He sure was a great guy, despite his "spying"!!C-J LougeeColorado01-21-2007
C-J He was kept busy thats for sure. His daughter married a Mapleton man and still lives there or West Chapman ? ArchArch01-21-2007
Took this pic on 16 Jan 2007.This was taken in almost the same spot, after a day of ice and a sprinkling of snow. I thought it was quite a contrast. Two versions of Mother Nature in her makeup. Both were panorama.GuestSW Missouri01-21-2007
Sent this pic in Oct 2006. Next shows a change.GuestSW Missouri01-21-2007
Arch....Charlie also used to chase a 1957 black and white Ford convertible with a continental kit, quite frequently, along with a 1957 black Chevy, which also had a continental kit...the drivers of those two cars were boy friend and girl friend. Charlie just "happened" to be really good friends with the parents of the girl, so guess who kept tabs on those two kids when they were out and about town!!C-J McHugh LougeeColorado01-21-2007
Jonna, I need to move to Tenn. lol... I use to live in Presque Isle but moved to Indiana we have snow for the first time this year yukkk I would rather have rain. so I too watch the web cam and check out the weather there.. It is very cold there today not to bad here in the 30's better than 7 brrrr.Brenda01-21-2007
OB...everybody knows Charlie Stewart!! Meredith...re: Paul's latest picture posting...(the back side of a home on the Burlock Road)..doesn't it look somewhat like the old Melville place?!! KBB...your dad didn't have POW's working the harvest, did he?!! Wasn't that LONG before your time?C-J McHugh LougeeColorado01-21-2007
Hi OB Yes I knew Charlie, I will never forget him chasing the guy with the 57 Chevy thru town many a time. B o T H ArchArch01-21-2007
I thought the POW'S were housed out on the Easton rd. Arch Did you know Charlie Stewart in Mapleton? He was a Maine State Trooper.OBMO01-21-2007
Betty! I had been wondering if you would be just the person to remember anything (like Mona) about the German POWs in the PI fields - though you would have been just a young'un! I thought the fellow in the picture that Arch posted looked awfully spiffy - he is wicked clean and his basket isn't even grubby; he must have just arrived on the scene. Good grief, we looked like dirty little goobers when we were out there in the fields. Though we are a minority here in the Rockies, the Patriot fans are gathering. It's a bit safer this year - they're not playing the Broncos this time. ;-)KBB01-21-2007
What did I miss - what did I miss??? There are no protesters on the street at 3:18 ... is someone pulling a funny? We are getting snow here ... this one day after I saw two robins on the neighbors lawn ... go figure!daisymid-atlantic01-21-2007
I bet they're protesting to re-open the Braden!Guest01-21-2007
They must be protesting the cold and wind.KBSPI01-21-2007
Is there a protest on main st? I see people holding up signs, but they pointed away from the camera.KBSPI01-21-2007
Robyn, I am sure your she does know my family. My dad is/was Jr. Cote who recently passed away in October. Manley was married at one time to my father's sister Francis and has 6 children with her. :-) Small world, aye?CarmaHollis01-21-2007
My husband grew up in caribou, his Mom lives in allagash, and he has a sister that lives in winter port. I have never visited maine, but have fallen in love with your state. I check the web cam frequently to see what kind of weather ya'll are having, as i have to live vicariously through you. We don't get much real winter down here in tennessee! I hope to make a trip up there one of these days, in the meantime the internet is continuing educating me on what a beautiful state you have. JonnaJonna Rockwellclarksville, tn01-21-2007
Bobby C re: 16787 its ironic that you living in Florida would mention wind, don't they have really BIG winds down there ?Paul CyrP. Isle01-21-2007
Love that classroom picture. Was that the Training School? I say that because there is a boy in the seated row next to the standees who has Charlie Stetson's ears. By the way, snowbanks always look huge when you're little! I'll not forget the banks after the blizzard of '78. We lived by the ocean, and really got hammered! BC lost bigtime yesterday. But today, it's GO PATS!Betty Theriault BennIpswich, MA 0193801-21-2007
Carma what is your name, I will ask Aunt Dennie if she remembers you! Gwen I will ask my dad and Aunts if they remember you!RobynMass01-21-2007
GO PATRIOTS!!!Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-21-2007
That is a bleak outlook in that pic isnt it. You dont have to look hard to see the Hawk in that one. B o T H ArchArch01-20-2007
Whoa! that last picture Paul posted made me put a warm coat on! So beautiful but bleak! it surprised me to see that the wind turbines could be seen that well from that location.. we seen them Ca. when we go down that way!J.HardyTacoma01-20-2007
Member..Dangerous ? Best way to protect secrets is to have a guy like me expose them. Then let's say [you], as protector of the people, discredit me and say," Consider the source.". Well in the meantime… I give you some money and thank you and make a few dollars myself … there is no damage done. Eggcept to the stupid peeopalee ( like me) who will never know what jest happened.Bobby C.01-20-2007
Bobby C..... Do we REALLY want "out-of-towners" to know the Secrets of the County ??????? Sound dangerous to me.member" The County "01-20-2007
Sorry.. spell checker on the blink and proof reader out sick (again). That's why I can't get my new book published.."Secrets of The County". I meant.."eggsplain" .Bobby C.01-20-2007
You gotta understand the irony.. A guy like me living right underneath the windmills and desperately looking for wood. P.S. I don't usually eggsplain myself. Nixon said " Never complain and never explain." and I followed that until it got me in big trouble.Now I make exceptions.Bobby C.01-20-2007
Thanks Paul... see.. it's that wind. When I think about moving back.. I mean like .. I'd do it in a flash, but I put myself in that picture ..hunched over shivering..hunting something to fill the freezer and the wood bin while Carol sits home by a dying fire waiting for Spring. A man's gotta know his limitations. In other words..That's one cold looking picture.Bobby C.01-20-2007
its looking more like winter, very breezy today, this was taken from behind a farmhouse on the Burlock road facing south, note the windmills just over the house........Paul CyrP. Isle01-20-2007
Robyn, Manley Beckwith is/was my Uncle. there was no mistaken his red curly hair. :-)CarmaHollis01-20-2007
Robyn, My maiden name was Conly and I was an Air Force Brat! only went to PIHS 2 years but was Pals with the Acres gang of kids .. I live here in Seattle near my family and my husband 's family is from Bothel.. thanks so much they are nice folks!Gwen01-20-2007
Gwen - yes I do have an Aunt Deannie, she married Manley Beckwith who passed on a few years back. I e mail Aunt Dennie all the time! And I do have an Uncle Elwood too, and Wayne is my dad. I do remember that Aunt Dennie did live in the acres for a few years - I remember visiting her there when I was real little, she lives in Crousville now. If I mentioned your name would they know you? I can ask my dad if he knows who you are!RobynMass01-20-2007
Maria ..I'll send you some little bottles of water from the Everglades and a penny that wuz crushed flat on the Canadian Pacific tracks in PI for a suitcase full of your banknotes and coins. Yours truly, BCBobby C.01-20-2007
Guest Naw, I wasn’t a catcher. The only thing I’m good at catchin, is catchin a cold, or catchin the blazes from the ole lady. ALAL01-20-2007
Okay... who invented cupcakes.. and why is it necessary for teens to want to make them soooo late at night... then the sugar high... then they all crash.. then I am left with the mess... and who wants to wake to that in the morning.. LOL... oh well all is done now... can anyone share in my pain.. tell me some stories... Im sure I will appreciate them. :-)MichelleRochester, NY01-20-2007
Daisy, I had the pot burner and thank heavens my Dad was a oil burner repairman and knew what to do with any type of heating unit as it was always wanting to go out on me. Dad tended to just about everybodys stoves in Presque Isle for years. He checked that heater every night to make sure we were going to be alright.MarilynColchester, Vt01-19-2007
I apologize for misspelling that quote - it should be WAR not was. Twenty lashes for me.daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
We just watched the PBS program NOW - the host is a fellow from Waterville, Maine - tonights topic was soldiers going through training to go to Iraq. One of the speakers (a military officer) was quoted as saying, in response to a remark about the United States being at war, "The U.S.Army is at was, the United States is at the mall." It would be worth going onto the PBS site and reviewing the program for yourselves.daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
Marilyn, are you talking about the pot burner or the wick burner ... both were miserable ... the pot burner blocked the bedroom exits, talk about safey hazards!daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
I lived in Fairview Acres with my two young sons in 1963. Was there about a year while my husband was stationed in Panama. Parents lived on Harris Street close by. The caretakers, Allie and Chrystal Kidney were my Aunt and Uncle. It was quite a experience to be living there. Hated the heater we had to use to keep warm. Darndest thing to keep going.MarilynColchester, Vt01-19-2007
Waldo...Lubbock,old man.Four inches so far.Stopped for now,but more to come,I hear.Or see,on TV.I have no plans to leave my warm surroundings for the next week,if neccessary.I have 3 1.75's on hand and 4 ctn's of Native's[Reservation brand]since Texas just imposed a 10.00 per carton tax effective 1/1/07.I'm settled in! :-)GuestWest Texas01-19-2007
Hi Daisy Nah, got computer problems. No snow here now, we had 80 hrs below 32F and now it is 42f and raining and is supposed to until Sunday. Waldo You better believe those folks up in the TX Panhandle and a lot of Oklahoma are getting pounded again for the second time in a week. ArchArch01-19-2007
There should have been a question mark after the word: correct. Arch, Are you too busy shoveling snow to get on the site??daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
Mona, That housing at the Acres was meant to be temporary, correct. I think that is why there was no insulation in the walls. When I was a teen, I used to baby sit for a young black (African American to be politically correct); the Air Force did not assign single airman to the base, only married men. A fact of the times.daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
Guest in West Texas, having lived in west Texas "in a previous lifetime," I've just gotta' ask what town you are in or near? If you're going to get that much snow, I hope you don't have to go anywhere tomorrow. I don't remember that the highway departments had all that much snow-handling equipment. Good luck! BTW, I really enjoyed the area and the people.Waldo LVassalboro, ME01-19-2007
Daisy, You are right, Fairview Acres was for military personel and their families, for the single guys, they lived in the barracks, which was located where the college is now.Mona01-19-2007
Al, are you the ex-catcher for the baseball team?Guest01-19-2007
Snowing pretty good here in West Texas right now. Supposed to get 8-12" this weekend.Guest01-19-2007
Robyn I mean Deannie (for Geraldine)Gwen01-19-2007
Robyn did you have an Aunt Feannie? I loved her in High School Lit she was a hoot.. and married a Beckwith I think ? Uncle Elwood too and Cheryl and Wayne we all lived in the Acres years a go Calvin Bohovich Dick Kidney and so many other we had a ball!GwenSeattle01-19-2007
Daisy I guess I worded it wrong. I meant that the POW camp was up by where Fairview Acres used to be. In that vicinity….behind FA maybe? Gasoline was rationed back then, so I never knew about the POW camps at the other identified locations, like Houlton, Jackman, etc.AL01-19-2007
AL, Fairview Acres was built during WWII to house the military personnel, if I know my history. The following comment will get me in trouble, but here goes: the POWs sure got better treatment being housed in Aroostook County, despite having to work on the various harvests, then their counterparts in other places during that war.daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
FLM, You are right about there being a POW camp near Presque Isle. According to All Things Maine, Houlton was the main POW site, but branch camps also were located at Caribou, Seboomook, Spencer Lake (south of Jackman), Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, Princeton, Baileyville, Crawford, Dyer Township, and Talmadge in Washington County. While POWs in Northern Maine helped with the potato harvest, in other locations they worked in lumber camps and on road crews.Dan EArlington, MA01-19-2007
FLM Yes, there was POW camp in PI, I believe. It seems to me that I remember it being around where Fairview Acres used to be. I seem to recall the guard towers at the four corners, and my old man would point out the machine guns in each tower when we’d drive by. I was a young’un then, but I think that is what I thought I saw. Com’on, some of you real old timers help me and FLM out here. RG, where art thou? Not that you are an old timer, but you should have the pictures. Also, the POW’s were used to harvest those stinkin peas, I believe too.AL01-19-2007
ha, Keith KILLER Bolster ARE YOU STILL 5'2" TALL. JIM :DJIM Ritchiewillington, ct01-19-2007
Thanks to all who responded to my question about he POW's. I do recall hearing about a camp in Houlton, but the article indicated it was about a half hour trip from the camp to farm on the Egypt road in PI. That would seem to indicate a location closer than Houlton. However, I will check out the info you sent. I was mainly interested to find out if there was actually a camp within the PI community. Thanks!FLMVermont01-19-2007
LOL FLYROD..... you just crack me upMichelleRochester, NY01-19-2007
i sure can see them, i hope everyone cansandeene01-19-2007
This is a photo (taken today in Northern Maine) of a herd of albino deer in a field... note the albino rabbit on the rifht, with the albino squirrel on the branch above!FLYROD01-19-2007
albino moose from wis.-mich.p.sutherlandmass01-19-2007
albino moose from Mich,Wis.p.sutherlandmass.01-19-2007
Hi Jennifer, Ron is in mourning for all his strawberries that bit the dust in Santa Maria, Ca. Whenever we go to his sisters to visit for a couple weeks, he goes through about 12 flats of the berries and I pick their oranges and tangerines. Yummy. We have about 8 inches of the white stuff but having warmer temperatures finally. Getting to hate the cold more and more. Off to deliver some of my paiinted items to the shop I sell out of. Love,Aunt Marilyn and Uncle RonMarilynColchester, Vt01-19-2007
All the schools are closed as of noon. I have two grandchildren in the P>I> schools and my daughter Gail teaches in the Caribou schools. City hall is closing at 2 P>M> Right now its not doing a thing, but the wind is suppose to pick up. The roads coming in from Easto this morning were very slippery.MonaEaston01-19-2007
Hi Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Ron!! Yes, it's been a bit on the chilly side here. People tease me being from northern Maine and complaining about the cold...but to be honest...I wasn't raised in a cardboard box. The homes out here are very shoddy, with no insulation and no heating systems. If there is heat -- it is a heat pump which will freeze at anything below 36F or so. Can you believe it? It was TOO cold for my heater to work the other morning! Go figure! The Gubinator has declaired a state of emergency because we lost nearly all of the citrus, avacado, and strawberry crops. That's ok...I thought they go a bit overboard on the fruit out here anyway. I guess I won't be ordering any Koronas for awhile.Jen OuellettePoway, CA01-19-2007
Ron - re: your 16691 posting - no my mother does not teach at UMPI - my maiden name is Pendexter, I'm from Easton, my mother lives on the Cape, but my dad is still in EastonRobyn HallMass01-19-2007
I spoke with my aunt this a.m.; she thought they would be closing the schools about noontime. Webmaster, do you have young ones in school? Anyone else on site who does?daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
Is there school in the Crown of Maine city today? Schools were canceled in Poland. I think we got about 2" and the sun was out by 8. It's clouded up now (10:30) and a promise of another inch or two. Weird how some districts call it quits so quickly. I guess central and northern Maine are getting the "overcast" this time around.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-19-2007
Daisy, your a hoot! I loved you SH comment. I'm still laughing :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-19-2007
Bobby C.--Yes. For us this is great! Instead of playing "pennies from heaven", I think "bits of overcast are falling on my head" might be the tune. Strike up the band! ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-19-2007
Yes..EUG. They have a unique kind of overcast in that area..it's very dense and textured..and, being too heavy to stay up.. often comes down that way. I must say.. I find your observational skills remarkable..most people don't even notice that phenomena until it's too late. Then all hell breaks loose and there is a huge panic to get out the "overcast removal" stuff.. Except for Randy and the Snowmobilers (sounds like a band) ..They like it..Bobby C.01-19-2007
I'm sure many of you have already seen them, but for those who haven't, Maine Memory Network has some interesting photos from the POW camp in Houlton with some informative captions. Go to mainememory.net and search on "German POWs".Dan EArlington, MA01-19-2007
That cam pic looks like HOME now! It sounds as though this storm will be one to pay attention to. Somewhere in my collection of children's books, I have a story written by a woman whose parents had prisoners of war picking potatoes on their farm in Houlton. I believe the story is titled: A Penny A Hundred; it tells about picking potato beetles off the plants ... I have not researched to see if there are books written for adults ... surely, some of the town historic centers in the County must have info on this important period. I have seen stories in the SH (you know the paper not on the web) about the former POWs coming to visit the people they worked for, etc. Does anyone have access to the SH's archieves? DG, are you there today??daisymid-atlantic01-19-2007
I picked potatoes in the same field with some of the German prisoners, they brought them up from Houlton, to most of the towns in the county, we were picking out on the Caribou Lake road in Washburn, some of those guys were no more than kids, like our guys today, they were friendly, but there was an armed guard on each end od the field .MonaEaston01-19-2007
Yep, we're supposed to get between 9" and 16" of overcast before it winds down sometime tomorrow!WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-19-2007
Is that "overcast" falling from the sky in PI? :-)TS EUG01-19-2007
FLM Here is part of a story from a TV station in Portland. 65 Years ago America was drawn into World War Two. While much is known about Maine's military efforts, such as the two shipyards in South Portland where 30,000 people built Liberty ships, or the developments of air ports in Sanford, Bangor and Presque Isle, little is known about the prisoner of war camps that were scattered through out Maine. Students in Jackman recently discovered landmarks of a Camp 15 miles south of town. Actually there were four main camps located in Maine that housed German prisoners from World war two. They were in Houlton, Princeton, Seboomook and Spencer Lake. Smaller camps were in Bangor, Augusta and Presque Isle. And there may have been more. The camp at Houlton was the largest. Remains of the camp that housed 3,000 prisoners are still standing, and they are marked. The POW's were used as cheap labor. They picked potatoes and logged the forests, taking the place of native son's who were called to war. The camps were supposed to be secret. But, some private collection photos exist. The Jackman Middle School students have taken the challenge to document the Spencer Lake POW camp site and hope to mark the site to preserve a piece of Maine's history. ArchArch01-18-2007
FLM, I believe the main German POW camp was in Houlton. Prisoners picked potatoes on local farms during the harvest season. Within the past year or two, a group of Caribou High School students made a film about that period in Aroostook history. I've heard it's very well done. If you Google "German POWs, Maine, potatoes" you'll find a number of links that provide additional detail.Dan EArlington, MA01-18-2007
FLM There were probably more but there was big pow camp in Houlton. ArchArch01-18-2007
I just read a real moving and interesting article in the latest issue of ECHOES. Apparently German POW's were used to pick potatoes in the P.I. area during WWII. It seems that there was a camp somewhere in the county where they were held. I don't recall ever hearing about that. Does anyone know where that camp might have been? Perhaps it was connected to the Army Airfield (PIAFB)?FLMVermont01-18-2007
Arch, the poll submission page will still work fine, I just removed the link to it from the front page.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-18-2007
Jeff Does that mean that the link is not good, I put it in my toolbar folder for quick reference. ArchArch01-18-2007
Wish I was there, rather than here!Ed WheatCroydon, PA01-18-2007
Flyrod you forgot Can't remember.KBSPI01-18-2007
Aisle 86 ..right next to the smiley faces.Bobby C.01-18-2007
KBB, probably best to just email me any Poll suggestions you might have. The link isn't there anymore. Thanks.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-18-2007
Its over in the poll question section.Bobby C.01-18-2007
DO YOU THINK KBB SHOULD: A) Look harder B) Ask a fellow dot-commer C) Start own website D) Give upFLYROD01-18-2007
Webmaster, Where is the thingy jiggy for submitting poll questions? Do I have to wade through the entries to find it, or is there a click and zing somewhere?KBB01-18-2007
Originally from Easton, graduated in 1960, from Husson in 1964.Keith Killer BolsterPalm Harbor, Florida01-18-2007
I feel like such a dope. The different colors really threw me off. I used to live less than a mile south of there on the Houlton Rd. I must be getting "tetched" in the head.S.BlanchardNC01-18-2007
Paul, It's good to know that the clock works. Maybe the guy who keeps it going could come down here and teach the folks a thing or two. My favorite here is the clock on the High School. It has two faces. Each displays a different time. Both wrong.Dan EArlington, MA01-18-2007
Checked, digested and responded to.MichelleRochester01-18-2007
Michelle: Check your e-mail....BT01-18-2007
BT - now I am curious as to who you are. E-mail me if you like.MichelleRochester, NY01-18-2007
Welcome Brian, in 3 more years I will have lived in Tacoma as long as I did Maine! not counting the summers I spent visiting here in Seattle Tacoma and Hood River. maybe we could apply for dual citizenship! :-)Judy HardyTacoma01-18-2007
Paul C I think those pics taken in the early AM would be a whole lot neater taken in a good snowfall. Flyrod I have trolled on a snowsled but got away with it also got away with helping put a shack on Squaw Pan with two inches of ice, high P factor there by Jeez chummyy. :eek: ArchArch01-18-2007
In ref. to tadays question, Yes we used to ice fish on Squa Pan lake. One night while we were out there our car parked beside the fish house it started to rain, there were cars and pickups all over the lake and a log truck even came down the lake . When we got ready to leave around mid night, all you could see between us and shore was water, my faith that there was two to three feet of ice under us just left me. its was so scary to drive in all that water, there we several big sighs as we drove up on the shore.Mona01-18-2007
S. Blanchard re: 16704 that pic is south main street looking north,........Dan E. that clock does work.........Paul Cyr01-18-2007
Michelle: I had him that exect time..80-81 I left Presque Isle in 82BT01-18-2007
Waldo, If that clock's anything like the ones around here, it's probably right twice a day.Dan EArlington, MA01-18-2007
re : 16706 Bobby/Waldo, it was early Sunday a.m. , and I was looking to test my new lenses, the clouds had just covered over what moon we had, so I headed to the big city, not much of a story... the enclosed pic was taken a few hours later...Paul CyrP. Isle01-18-2007
BT - Mr. Rand was my math teacher at Cunningham as well... lets see that would have been in 1980/81. What year did you have him?MichelleRochester NY01-18-2007
Re: 16706, Bobby, increase the brightness of that picture, and look at the church clock. It appears to be a few minutes before 5, and that's 0500, not 1700. Paul must have been out and about much earlier than I can even imagine crawling out of bed. Of course, that's how he gets lots of his fine photos. "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man's portfolio plumb enviable." Hmm! Somehow the rhyme didn't work out. Miss Conant would have been appalled.Waldo LVassalboro01-18-2007
Hi Jennifer, Good to hear from you. Heard it got pretty cold in Poway!! Hope to meet Matt soon. Sounds like a keeper. Hugs and Kisses, Uncle Ron and IMarilynColchester, Vt01-18-2007
I got a good laugh from your question. When I was dating my husband, he drove my car into a gravel pit on a dead end road, and it was a frozen body of water. My car cracked the ice and he ran to the nearest gas station to get a wrecker. I was vacuuming water out of my car before going home. For the rest of the winter, when it was real cold, I had to warm my car up for 30 to 60 minutes, maybe longer, to thaw it out. Now, I know that I should have had the fluids all changed out. That old '68 olds kept on running until long after we were married. At the time it wasn't that funny but now we laugh over it.KathieAthens, TN01-18-2007
Gas prices are down here, a week ago it was $2.16. Now $2.03- $2.14 @ most places. Costco has the cheapest @ $1.96. Just got back from S.Florida trip where prices ranged from $2.26-$2.45 on average.County gal in GaWoodstock01-18-2007
Gas here is $1.98 Temp is 36 and that is too cold for me. I saw a few flurries of snow the other day while I was out and I think that's all I want to see, with the exception of your web cam. Snow is pretty when you don't have to deal with it. You know, "pretty as a picture".KathieAthens, TN01-18-2007
Never been to the Star City?FLYROD01-18-2007
I'd like to get the story behind the story of those very fine in-town photos that seem to have been taken in some kind of black-op midnight strike.That's exactly how the town looked when I was late getting home as a kid and knew I was gonna get my butt chewed.Bobby C.01-18-2007
I hate to ask, but where is that "world famous" street located?S.BlanchardNC01-18-2007
Does the wurld famous street in this great photo qualify as a frozen body of water ? Very close I'd say.Bobby C.01-18-2007
I think they were trolling! :DFLYROD01-18-2007
Gas here $2.09 yesterday. Wife left this morning for Yuma Az. Will be bringing grandson back for a month visit.Cold and snowing here.When I was a kid on lower State st. we used to hear the expression "goes like sixty".Thats how I hope this winter goes.Ready for time at the lake.wayne harmongreen bay wi01-18-2007
Nope Costs to D--- much now a days. EPA etc: ArchArchIcy Cold TX01-18-2007
ANSWER: "Yup!" :cool:FLYROD01-18-2007
QUESTION: "Just because your friends drive their trucks through the ice to the bottom of the lake, does that mean you have to, too ?!?"FLYROD01-18-2007
Gas in one Biddeford station is $2.11. My daughter goes to college in LA and lives in Santa Monica. She pays $2.47 at the cheapest place.eyerunsaco01-18-2007
Steve Rand and Michelle: Richard Rand was my middle school math teacher and also my neighbor. I lived across the street from him on the houlton rd in the very early 80's right next to perry'sBT01-18-2007
I live in Presque Isle more than thirty five years ago. This web site is certainly a flash from the past for myself.Brian CarsonSeattle01-18-2007
I bought gas this morning in El Cajon for 2.43. Forgot to add that :rolleyes:Jen OuellettePoway, CA01-18-2007
Hi Aunt Marilyn!! /hugs!Jen OuelletteCA01-18-2007
Regular gas is going for $2.32 at our station here in COlchester, Vt.MarilynColchester, Vt01-17-2007
Diesel is $2.48.9 in Mars Hill, gas is $2.23.9 in Littleton at Porter's and #2 heating oil is $1.90.9 in Littleton as well. It's only -17 degrees at the moment and sure to be colder than that come morning. We'll be burning some of that #2 to be sure tonight!AndreaMapleton01-17-2007
Robyn Hall, Did your mom teach economics at UMPI???RonMass.01-17-2007
Crude oil is down 15% this year and gasoline has dropped just a few cents. The oil companies say that they bought the gas weeks ago, so they are keeping the prices high to recoup their monies. What bull, when oil was going up quickly they raised their prices daily.....sometimes twice in a day. Can you say "corporate greed"? :confused:RonMass.01-17-2007
We just bought gas in ashland,Kentucky a few minutes ago and we gave 1.93 a gallon, needless to say we filled a couple of cans so we can plow if we get snow.Connie01-17-2007
Gas is $2.749 here in Vancouver, WARickBVancouver, USA01-17-2007
Gas here is now 1.95 great prices. hope it lasts.Brenda01-17-2007
That is my brother, Richard that was the math teacher and lives on the Houlton Road. Our father was Floyd Rand and he was the freight agent for the AVR railroad.Steve RandMilwaukie, Oregon01-17-2007
Sorry Steve, Our gas price is $2.59 here in San Diego.HolmesSan Diego01-17-2007
Today at lunch I saw gas for $2.23 at one Hess station and at another it was $2.35. The cold front came through here last night and it's been drizzling all day. High was only 68 but supposed to be back to the mid 70's tomorrow. After record breaking mid 80's this feels great.Jeanne TolleyDaytona Beach01-17-2007
BT - I asked Steve Rand that very question. I don't recall if he answered it though.MichelleRochester, NY01-17-2007
STEVE RAND: Did you live on the houlton rd in Presque Isle? was your dad a math teacher at Cunningham Middle?BTconnecticut01-17-2007
Twenty miles north of Dallas our gas is $1.99/gal for now.TX Guest01-17-2007
Gas in WPB is $2.29, same as PI...go figure. Cold front is heading in right now, may get down to 75 degrees. Will have to pull out the jacket. Yippee! P.S. Love the web cam. Makes me homesick.knickWest Palm Beach, Fl.01-17-2007
I just filled up yesterday for $2.17RobynMA01-17-2007
Looks like I won for the area with the highest price gas. :DSteve RandMilwaukie, Oregon01-17-2007
I don't know how much it is here. Around one or two maybe. I jest go to 7-11 on the riding mower and mower gas don't cost much.Bobby C,01-17-2007
OOOOOPSSS That should read $2.39 ArchArch01-17-2007
Regular was $2.29 yesterday here in PI.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-17-2007
Regular runs from $1.91-$2.32 here in TX ArchArch01-17-2007
Gas is 2.54 here in OregonSteve Rand01-17-2007
$2.05 in Eddington (Just outside of Bangor) $2.08 in Newport (20 Miles south of Bangor). If you search (Google) "Maine gas", it tells you where the cheapest (and most expensive) prices for gas in the state is. Down by Portland are a lot at $2.44 (+) :-(FLYROD01-17-2007
$2.18 in Sturbridge, Mass.Ron01-17-2007
Gas here $2.49.MichelleRochester NY01-17-2007
Gas is 1.93 per gal here. What is it elsewhere?OBMO01-17-2007
How can you get frost bite and not remeber??!! 3 degrees at 6 am in Saco, 14 degrees now.eyerunsaco01-17-2007
Vern H You can have some of our weather and ice, it has been 28-29f here for three days. We woke up to and inch of snow here this AM and snow flurries for the rest of the day. Oh and we have a chance of more nasty weather by the weekend. Keep warm ArchArch01-17-2007
I was going to whine about the temp here until I saw yours... never mind. Stay warm and healthy. Just think of picking potatoes in the "blistering" Sun. Okay, maybe not. Regards, VhVhHouston01-17-2007
Frostbite vs "Frostnip" ! I thought if you had frostbite, your skin turned black and that part was dead and gone! :-(FLYROD01-17-2007
Yah I always was a good spieler. Arch :DArch01-16-2007
Mitey fine speelin' ther, bud. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-16-2007
Ther have been a couple of additions to the Discussion board concerning smoking in taverns and restaurants that I think are interesting, should you care to hazard a glance. Don't read it if you're a golfer, though, becasue it may cause you some anxiety. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-16-2007
RE: 16656, think I'll just dry up and blow away :D Arch, yes he did and also one about seals and lead filled snowshoes, but what do you expect from a guy who named his kids Dweezil and Moon Unit.SPTlooks like evaporation Colo01-16-2007
Has anyone figured out yet if new rain dries up old puddles?Craig StoufferCamp Hill, PA01-16-2007
SPT Didnt Frank Zappa have a song about yellow snow? http://www.funlol.com/funpages/yellow-snow.html DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK IF YOU DONT HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR B o T H ArchArch01-16-2007
Why couldn't you ask an easy question like, "Does fog eat snow?" That one is easy. The "snow eat snow" question leaves has too many "what ifs". Like...what if nobody really knows and we all end up quoting Bobby as the authority? ;-)KBB01-16-2007
BAS, I agree - having the snow is great, isn't it?! The cold is something else. In fact, it has been SO cold here lately that I saw a politician with his hands in his own pockets. (ba-dum-dum) Note to viewing game warden: Dolly is NOT used for hunting. Just, um, entertainment.KBB01-16-2007
WOW! :eek: That's the most I've ever seen written about a subject, without Da Webmaster suggesting we "Get a room" (In the Discussion Forum, that is). :-) I say, "Evaporation today, evaporation tomorrow and evaporation forever!". :rolleyes:FLYROD01-16-2007
HMM I thought everyone knew that popple is a tree or is it a typo. Could be either I guess. Arch ;-)Arch01-16-2007
Bobby C. what about yellow snow, or do the rules not apply? :confused:SPTLittle warmer Colorado01-16-2007
JH - I understand your point with ice water, but snow isn't ice water. And what is this about snow at the surface? Where else is it going to fall but on the surface? It doesn't remain in the air. Arch - what is/are "popple"?Craig Stouffercentral PA01-16-2007
Bobby C, I couldn't find the Earl Rideout book on Amazon.com. Where'd you get it?Dan EArlington, MA01-16-2007
HMM Dumb Popple writ wrong! Ground is still froze cant melt snow from the bottom. I only remember one winter that the ground didnt freeze 68-69 in that case the snow closer to the ground would melt, normally they recommend water and sewer go down 6ft up there because of the frost line. ArchArch01-16-2007
My mom and grandma used to say a good snow and hard freeze clears the air and people don't get as sick.. and they used to call snow "a poor man's fertilizer" i also was told it made for a great crop of wild strawberries the coming summer!JH01-16-2007
C S think of it you got a glass with ice cubes in it add more ice cubes and it stays frozen but...but... add ice water and the cubes melt! MR> WIZZARD and Bill NYE and Glen Chamberlain where are you!JH01-16-2007
Also .. a good healthy snow melt iz good for potatoes.Bobby C.01-16-2007
Yah! New snow melts old snow. Und also…rock breaks scissors and paper covers rock. Snow temperature is generally warmer close to the ground Near 0 centigrade 'cause porous snow is a good insulator. Snow is colder near the surface cause of cold air temps and from longwave radiation heat loss to the atmosphere. The snowpack temperature gradient is usually non-linear as it varies from the warmer ground to the colder top surface. In spring with the coming of longer days these gradients become more pronounced. This eggscerpt wuz taken from the Earl Rideout manual "Snow Crap for Dumb Peeple" P.S. I read all his booksBobby C.01-16-2007
Woo hoo......it's snowing in Austin. We don't get many days like this....not even every year, so I'm enjoying it. Of course I'm on the inside looking out. It's also very cold..in the 20's. All schools are closed for today and probably tomorrow because of the icy conditions. This is exciting for kids, most of whom have never seen snow. It is dangerous here when it's icy because no one has snow studded tires and there aren't enough sand trucks to cover this whole city. They just strongly urge everyone to stay home. Since the school district is also my employer, I'm home!!!! Looks like a good movie day.BASAustin, TX01-16-2007
CS Most snow in the spring is wet snow and wet snow helps melt the old snow. If it was a dry snow it would insulate the old and it would not melt as fast. B o T H ArchArch01-16-2007
Re: 16640 - grandpa must have been hitting the sauce. How could new snow eat away the old? Next you're gonna tell me new rain dries the puddles from the previous rain. Someone call a meteorologist.Craig Stouffercentral PA01-16-2007
Flyrod, glad you liked the poll question. I've always heard people say that but never knew if it was true or not. We have a new feature where members can submit their own questions to run in the daily polls: crownofmaine.com/poll_submit.phpWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-16-2007
RE: 16637, yup, it takes all kinds, glad I'm not one of them :pSPTColderodao01-16-2007
Suerae--re: 16637. The world would be a lot better place if we all had your attitude. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-16-2007
WEBMASTER: EXCELLENT Poll Question!!! Like I've been told by my grandfather, nothing like a spring snow to disolve and eat away at the old, crusty, icey snow from Jan and Feb. Ooops, did I give away the answer! ;-)FLYROD01-16-2007
One channel was saying another storm on Friday...Suerae01-16-2007
I'd say Presque Isle only got about 4" overnight with another couple possible early today. Not a big storm for sure. Now it's going to turn very cold over the next few days. Brrrrrr.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-16-2007
NO JOKE...When she forgets to take her meds she will call the cops every time I sneeze. I feel sorry for the cops. Oh well...you know the old saying...it takes all kinds and we have some excentric people here in PI and you gotta love them all...I wont need it this morning anyway...will clean it all up when I get home from work...hopefully it will be done by then...from what I hear it will be blowing around by then... More fun...SueraePI01-16-2007
Suerae--re: people who complain to the police about snowblower noise after an 8" storm in Presque Isle. Wow! Have we achieved a level of comfort in society unknown to anyone before now? Things are looking up! ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-15-2007
Tony C....you are almost right! It's only 1920 miles from Colorado Springs to Presque Isle, according to my Google mileage search, but that doesn't allow for side trips of gas, meals, hotels, or sight-seeing that we do when driving to or from PI (home) for a visit.C-J McHugh LougeeColorado Springs01-15-2007
Suerae, Someone living in P.I. complains about the sound of a snow blower in the winter ... WOW !! Well, I never!! That person needs a reality check :rolleyes: This county had to pass laws to establish the start and end times for yard work, building contractors, etc.; until now, I had thought that was just madness caused by close proximity to the Beltway & the politicans ! ;-)daisymid-atlantic01-15-2007
How nice it is to sit in my nice warm home right smack fair in the middle of PI and watch the snow drift down softly to the ground and know that I have to go out there tomorrow AM and move it to get to work only to have my neighbor call the cops on me because my snowblower is making too much noise too early in the AM. How I love PI.SueraePI01-15-2007
Just happened to run across your site. Your about 1500 miles off on your mileage though.Tony CCo01-15-2007
How nice it is to sit in my nice warm home 3500 miles away and watch the snow coming down in PI. Finally, someone else is getting some besides us!! Jim Ritchie...please tell Carol I'd love to hear from her via email sometime soon!! Phil Burtt...will try to find you those addresses!!Carol-Jean McHugh LougeeColorado Springs01-15-2007
How nice it is to sit back in my warm office and watch the snowfall 2,000 miles away, knowing that I will be there in less than one week. Unfortunately my visit will not be pleasure, but serious business. At least I will be able to enjoy some snow, if it doesn't go away before I get there. Perhaps I will be able to find more pictures for you, DG.S.BlanchardNC01-15-2007
I liked that FLM" pinetree float "I haven't heard that in a long while!Okay which one of these wonderful fun filled things did you love the most? The toboggan ,the flying saucer, the old flyer sled with the steering and runners or a big piece of card booard? wasn't it fun tho sledding and having your mother dress you up so warm that if you fell down it would take 2 other kids to pick you up! the snow looks beautiful..there and something tells me we will have to send a search party out after Paul and Randy, they will be on those sleds 24 7.. we have had snow alot here in Tacoma this winter and with it the SUN that is what I miss about the snow, that beautiful sun after the storm!JUdy HardyTacoma01-15-2007
Webmaster, it sounds as though Vermont is getting its fair share of snow from this storm, so P.I. may finally have some accumulate & stay. I'll be watching for a final 'pile up' report. I am still waiting for Mother Nature to drop it on this area. It is 63 here today, my dogwoods are starting to show signs of growth .... but the squirrels still have furry tails ... I never discount what the wild things are doing and believe we will get some cold temps before 'spring' arrives.daisymid-atlantic01-15-2007
Daisy, I'm not sure how close the other polls have come to guessing the amount of snowfall. I'll try and post an accumulation report after this one is said and done so we can see how many people were right.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-15-2007
Bootfoot, Thanks for the info on the Tastee Freeze. We used to cruise from Biggys Texaco to the Tastee Freeze every weekend. Lots to see when you're crusing in Presque Isle. Used to like chalanging the Air Force Dudes to some drag races with the 57 Chev, not on Main street but out to the state rd. Bet Arch did this too!!!OBMO01-15-2007
Jimmy Ritchie.... Speaking of the Armory...after 54 years of continuous service, just since Saturday the flag is down and gone. The Armory is officially closed (according to me). Likely it will be razed this summer......DGPI01-15-2007
Here in Vermont,. not far from the Stowe and Bolton Ski slopes, we have had at least five inches of snow so far. It has now turned to sleet but is supposed to turn back into heavy snow tonight with up to a foot expected. Since we have found that what we get for weather, you usually get the next day, so get set, cause here it comes. Finally winter! I hope it doesn't hit you too hard.MarilynColchester,Vt01-15-2007
Webmaster, re: today's question on the amount of snowfall. That question has been asked in the past, but how have the results done?? Mayhaps you can let us know the results from this storm forward ... is that a possiblity?daisymid-atlantic01-15-2007
The "Car Hop" north of PI was indeed Tastee Freeze. Went there often in mid to late 60's. Used to order Pine Tree Floats...drove the girls crazy.FLMVermont01-15-2007
Dan E , I think you are right. You'd think that someone who works at City Hall would know this. thanksMona01-15-2007
Mona, I believe the original name of Presque Isle was Fairbanks, named after Dennis Fairbanks, who founded a settlement in1828.Dan EArlington, MA01-15-2007
Nancy, The only thing I know is that Presque Isle means almost an Island. Presque Isle had another name but I can't recall it at the moment.Mona01-15-2007
The original footprint of the community is a peninsula formed by the Aroostook River and the Presque Isle stream. As such, it is "almost an island" or in French, Presque Isle.Dan EArlington, MA01-15-2007
Does anyone know the reason Presque Isle was named "Presque Isle" ?NancyP.I.01-15-2007
Love the area. Hopefully I'll get back there soon.Bob RingDurham ME01-15-2007
marilyn, I don't believe I have any of those picture . The hitiching post was owned by Olen homes and Dot holmes, Gramps was his father a great guy. They also ran the concession under the stage for the horse races during Fair season. You are right it was a dairy queen on the north end of PI. I spent many a weekends at the armory at the dances and had a great time. Had a uncle who was working inside so I got to get in Free.jim ritchie01-15-2007
So...does anyone want to take a guess at how much snow we are going to get from this storm. I have heard on the news and weather channel anywhere from 2" to 18". Anyone care to venture a guess???SueraePI01-15-2007
OOPs Mona we are hosting the Pat. so am going to root for the Colts. But we all were rooting for the p\Patriots to win yesterday so that we could play on our own turf... Not really saying who will win but hoping.Brenda01-15-2007
I'm having a difficult time picturing big men with guns in their hunter orange pumping "Jolene" from their boom-boxes while blasting away at paralyzed mooses. Isn't that cheating? And, yes, I wrote "mooses". It always seemed stupid that the plural of moose is moose, while the plural of mouse is mice and the plural of fish can be either fish or fishes. Who made up these rules? I'm rebeling. These Colors Don't RunP. Burtt01-15-2007
OB, I think that the drive in you asked about on north main st. was the Presque Isle Tastee Freezebootfoot01-14-2007
Yippee! Patriots won! I heard that the Chargers had already made arrangements for the team at the Super Bowl. Maybe they can go and cheer for our team! I hope Pats can win next week! Go New England! :D Hi Mona, congratulations on your retirement - again! :DMeredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-14-2007
Ron, the brook of which I spoke is in Robinson. Bart was talking about the pond by this parents farm house, Rocky Brook is on the way to the farm - sorry. Brenda, yes fond memories - can't believe I didn't ever get run over riding my bike there with all the young kids driving without licenses I raise my hand! I'm watching on here, no TV on until 7:00 here :eek:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-14-2007
DG,I'd love to see the photo, and early 50's sounds right, I got married in 51. I'll be at city hall for a few more weeks, I'm in the process of training someone, if you don't get in I'll stop by your office some time.Mona01-14-2007
Break 19 how about a radio check Echoing in bkgnd "I got mine" :rolleyes: B o T H Arch :DRobin HoodSherwood Forest01-14-2007
Mona... I actually have a real nice photo (slide) of Paul Aucoin's Clambox. Will bring it in one day and show you. The Clambox was out on the right about 1/2 mile (left at the bridge). That was back in the early 1950's, right?DGPI01-14-2007
Daisy - just to let you know, I am a paid member, but like you prefer to use a handle. Like you, my CB handle is Edna.GuestThe County01-14-2007
Webmaster et al, I use a 'handle' to identify myself on this site by choice; over the period of time that I have been on the site, folks have gotten a 'feel' of my stand on issues, etc. I do not feel it is necessary to put my personal info on COM; I have been in contact with some other folks on here and they have been kind enough to honor my request to keep my name private. What I object is a person coming on repeatedly and using the term 'guest' without ever becoming a member and using some sort of 'handle.' Yes, now you know I am old enough to remember when communication was by CBs not cell phones and personal computer! :rolleyes:daisymid-atlantic01-14-2007
Guest must be a newspaper boy? but when in PI did they have an evening edition maybe evening news but no Papers? were there?JH01-14-2007
DG - Evening home delivery!GuestThe County01-14-2007
I had a senior moment in my message to you, I have two daughters between Dena and Gail, Elaine and Tenlee.Mona01-14-2007
KBB, They say we learn something new every day, I don't know where you fall in age to my daughters, My oldest Dena is married to Ken Hensler, Pres. and CEO of the County Credit union, I think your sister worked with him at either Northern National or Key bank. Ron, I have waded Rocky Brook to without waders, no legs for awhile, Just numbness. Qyestion? Does anyone remember the Clam Box, just out on the Washburn road a ways, I think Paul Aucoin had it.Mona01-14-2007
Guest (Deep Throat)......bus, black and white, patience, etc; all a mystery to me. Have I had a series of strokes and don't know it? Hmmmmmmm.DGPI01-14-2007
Mona, Yes, I remember Gramps and the little girl Susie. Worked the summer of 1958. Remember delivering all the food to the cabins in back when the Follies were in town with the fair? They were a lot of work but fun too and usually tipped pretty good.Marilyn01-14-2007
Judy. That is a good poll question... ;-) How many are hanging out on the puter while someone watches the seahawks and Bears game? :-) Jane raises her hand.jane01-14-2007
DG -- The clue is as plain as your face; it's black and white.GuestThe County01-14-2007
Guest... Deep Throat you're not. Reveal yourself and I'll most more Ritchie's Cafe photo. Speaking of Deep Throat.....methinks Booby C. fits the profile. Haig, MaGruder, Dean, Buchanan, etc.....Booby C. beats 'em all. Yup, he met with Woodward and Bernstein back in 1971-1972. He's never been suspected or investigated, but now.....there'll be knocks on his trailer door in the middle of the night. That's a wowser....DGPI01-14-2007
Please tell me that the Rocky Brook that you are referring to isn't the one 25 miles into the North Maine Woods? I used to fish that brook with waders on and my feet turned blue....... :-( However, the brookies there were very tasty!!!RonMass.01-14-2007
I do not mind the poll questions one bit. Having been to Maine a total of three times, I am happy to say I could answer a few of the polls in the affirmative. It is nice to compare how growing up times have been in different locations. You get to know what was similar and what was different where you grew up. This has just been an outsider's view of the polls. *Jane pushes little inflatable soap box back into the box"janebehind my puter screen in PA01-14-2007
My goodness Becky I had forgotten about Rocky Brook it was soooo cold. But we loved it ..Brenda01-14-2007
Yes it's Deans of Portage wow we had lots of good times there good meals and dancin' when I was in Nursing.. ah thosewere the days .. :D I am here staying away from my husband who is watching the Seahawks losing! to the BEARSJudy01-14-2007
Judy, That picture you posted......the background makes me think Dean's at Portage, but I can not read the sign because the pic is wee small. Where is it? Webmaster, I concur with Judy et al. You are doing a fine job. Well, except for that refund thing...... ;-)KBB01-14-2007
DG - Can you post some of the Ritchie's Cafe pictures. Do you have any sitting on the TV?GuestThe County01-14-2007
Good night nurse - I am learning all kinds of things on here! Mona, I did not know that your youngest married a Lyford. (I have been gone a VERY long time!) I knew of the Lyford boys through my older siblings and remember them dipping ice creams on a stick with their dad under the grandstand and selling movie tickets at the theater. Mr. Cyr, as you greatly enjoy nature and critters, you may be amused to try a very little known (unless you have heard Dad's stories in MPG and Haines) technique to enthrall and stop (dead in their tracks, apparently) a moose in the wild. Dad swears by it - and has the videos to back it up. Apparently they have no defense against -and an affinity for...... anything sung by Dolly Parton.KBB01-14-2007
Guest and KBS.... So, you (KBS) know who Guest is, eh? He's (she's) attempted to clue me in---bus, Sampson's, patience----but nothing's computing. Need one more big clue. Jimmy Ritchie...Howdy. I have a 3 or 4 8x10's of your parents' restaurant. Voscar gave them to me. Do you have copies?DGPI01-14-2007
Go Patriots.. Web master you don't need to change a thing you make us all happy or we would NOT come here everyday and sometimes people can not be pleased anyway as Mona says.. but all the changes you make and new web cams you do a wonderful job thank you! :-)JudyTacoma frozen tundra of Wa.01-14-2007
Webmaster, You are doing just fine with you poll, you can't please everybody everyday. If the poll pretains to anyone vote, other wise wait for the next one. I've always been of the opinion if you have something to say put your name to it. Marilyn, I worked at the Hitching post in the evenings and weekends when my husband was home to babysit, I worked there for several years. Great people to work for, remember Gramps?Mona01-14-2007
Folks, Jim Ritchie sent me this to post. Anybody hungry? Thanks to everyone for the compliments. Paul, yes, I'll run the Guestbook question on the Poll. I'll put it up later today or tomorrow.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-14-2007
Good Morning Bart! We are warmer here today than you in PI at 28 degrees here on the hillside. It's early so could be a warm day! Rocky Brook was my favorite place to swim, colder than ever thoughRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-14-2007
Webmaster, some people use the guest name to see if Dg can figure out who it is. He still hasn't said who guest in the county is and I know. Good morning Alliekat, Becky and Kim. Michelle probably isn't up yet seeing her late night postings.KBSPI01-14-2007
Webmaster, I don't get on often, but I do enjoy your site. I liked the question of the day today because I taught people to swim from the age of 15 up through to the age of 31 for the City of Presque Isle. Many have learned to swim at that outdoor pool and the indoor pool. Other communities would be so lucky to have a Rec program similar to the one Presque Isle offers it's residents! Keep up the good work Presque Isle!AndreaMapleton01-14-2007
BC the training was a sink or swim on the log raft (or off the raft) deal with the neighbor kids and My brothers. Didn't win any contest and still couldn't. We had a great time almost daily during the summer months. In the winter we went to the same pond and shoveled the snow off to skate.KBSPI01-14-2007
Webmaster, does that mean you'll have it as a question of the day ??Paul CyrP. Isle01-14-2007
Me again, correcting a mistake. I did work at the Hitching Post but it was located on the Houlton Road. I think there was something like a Dairy Queen at one time near the Armory. My sister Deb worked there for a while.Marilyn01-14-2007
Me again, correcting a mistake. I did work at the Hitching Post but it was located on the Houlton Road. I think there was something like a Dairy Queen at one time near the Armory. My sister Deb worked there for a while.Marilyn01-14-2007
16570 I worked at that particular drive in when I finst got out of high school. It was called the Hitching Post. I had a great time with that job and earned some good tips!!Marilyn01-14-2007
Remember going to the dances at the Presque Isle Armory in the 50's. I had a lot of good times there. Also my Dad owned the Flying A garage that was on Main Street next to Sears in the 50's. I remember going in to help him close up at night. Will send in a photo one of these days, when I find it.Marilyn01-14-2007
So.. while many of us were learning to dog paddle at the PI pool.. KBS was secretly training at an undisclosed location in the country ..learning the far superior Beaver stroke and when KBS finally felt ready.. KBS came into town wearing a magnificent fur bathing suit and won every contest.Bobby C.01-14-2007
Paul, that's a good question! I've thought about that a lot. There's an upside and a downside to it. Sometimes people do like to post legitimate entries anonymously for various reasons. Requiring real names would also require using a registration and authentication system. I'm afraid this would discourage the occasional visitor from posting. The other side of the coin is that sometimes people do take advantage of the anonymous nature of the guestbook, but not too often.WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-14-2007
Question of the day: I never took swimming lessons. I learned to swim in the beaver pond on the farm.KBSSpragville Rd PI01-14-2007
Webmaster, re: Question of the day... Should people have to give their real names before contributing to this site ?Paul CyrP. Isle01-14-2007
There used to be another drive-in on north main past the armory like Keegans and Winnies. Does anyone know the name of it? Back in 50's & 60's.OBMO01-14-2007
Guest, I'm not taking it hard at all. Just pointing out that saying something needs improving without offering a way to improve it isn't very helpful. I still haven't gotten any suggestions from you....?WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-14-2007
Its not complaning. People are offering their opinion, don't take it so hard.Guest01-14-2007
Ok, I'll say it again. Anyone that has any ideas for a Question of the Day poll please send them to me. It's more constructive than just complaining ;-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-14-2007
Defenitely need better Question of the Day material.Guest01-14-2007
I just found the Ritchie Cafe Photo in the guest book. That was my folks place. Sadly to say they both have past away but had many memories of the resturant. Jim Ritchiejim Ritchiewillington, ct01-14-2007
I sure know who owned thr Sandwich shop and they still do, Tim and Hal Lyford. Hal is married to my youngest daughter, Gail.Mona01-14-2007
RETRO is a great thing being born in PI back in 1943. Many things are bringing back great memories of my childhood growing up in P I. jim ritchieJim Ritchiewillington, ct01-14-2007
P.S. guest.. Im 37.. and I know all the answers to those questions... do not come in here dissin age... This is a great room.. and alot of people have put alot of time and energy into it.. play... watch and read.... just do not dissMichelle01-14-2007
Do not get me askin questions.. Im on a roll.. what was the name of the plane that Richie Valance.. and the Big Bopper Crashed in.. and where did they leave from.. and where were they headed... Okay.. I think Im done now.. LOLMichelle01-14-2007
got another one for ya... who was the crossing guard (before my mom) at the swimming pool every summer. Hint.. she had the white hair... and was the sweetest woman in the world... next to my mom... OH.. here is another... who owned the sandwich shop across the street?... come on.. you can answer.. and HA!!! nothing that you can look up.. HA!!!!Michelleyou already know it01-14-2007
guest #16550... I understand your frustration... I got a question for ya.... how old were you when the brought pizza hut to PI... I remember how old I was... and Burger King came frist ... just to help ya out a little... and they were right across the street from one another... you know... right up the road from Bonanzza (spelling... sorry room)... on one side... and the rackett ball (spelling again) club... stop hiding behind the guest feature .. coward.. LOL.. just kidding.. just answer the question... you wanted one that was real... and for everyone.. bring it on :-)mein NY01-14-2007
Suerae #16541 - No I am not the Andrea that lived on the Boone Road. But I was her bus driver for years! Carma #16551 - Yes David is Ruthie's husband. Their computer was down the last I knew so calling them is the way to go. They both need to know that we are, with them, hoping for the best, and sending prayers their way! Their number is in the book, their address is Island Falls.AndreaMapleton01-13-2007
For you OLD folks on here: was Reb's Dinner owned by a red-headed man from the southern part of the U.S.? I had my first job at Al's Dinner in P.I. - small house to right of bldg that housed the Roma Restaurant - there was a cook there that we called Reb. He was a big guy with the nicest personality; that would have been 58/59 that I worked there. Any 'old timers' still awake at this hour? :Ddaisymid-atlantic01-13-2007
Lots of younger person's don't know which memory to choose there are just too many.. Randy and Jeff and Paul are younger genration and lots of others on here.. somehow rap music and smoking weed and the Mahaney gang and potato harvesters everyone owning a car and watching videos playing gameboys Little caesars pizza doesn't seem to have the stick to it memories of borrowing dad's car or walking 3 miles to skate or picking potatoes or waiting to see a movie you only read about in a magazine. so as Meta says come on enliven us make us part of your memories.. we had Winnies and Keegans you have Burger king and Mickey DsGwen01-13-2007
Re: Guest 66550, There has been a lot of memories from folks born in the 70's, so for those of us born in the earlier years, such as the 30's, 40's etc. let us enjoy, maybe the next poll will be for you. I enjoy these polls. The one on ice harvesting, I didn't see Joe at work but I knew he cut the ice, however I watched in Washburn, Ben Smith cut the ice there, it was fun to watch.mona01-13-2007
To Guest 16550 and Guest 16553 YES>>YES>>YES>>there is MUCH that has changed is continuing to change and will change in this great city. I lived here all my life (1940) and had to leave for necessary reasons in 1999...just returning because I NEEDED to be HOME in August /06. Much to the nay sayers I feel an energy and see so many changes and improvements since 99. Yes, Main Street nees a facelife, buildings have deterioated but much of that is simply "old age" and goodness know we all we could use a little makeover! However when you look at the growth of the University of Maine, No. Maine Community College in addition to the ones mentioned in Guest # 16553's post for a city with this population we're LOOKIN GOOD. The younger folks are taking over and taking care of business. Us "oldies but goodies" are delighted to see the next and even the next generation being such good stewards of our great city. So, come on to the Crown of Maine and test the waters! Bring us the energy we need to move forward.MetaPI01-13-2007
Re: 16550 - Yes, lots has happened between 1970 and 2007. Lowe's, Aroostook Centre Mall, Wal Mart, closing of the Braden Theatre, addition to Mark & Emily Turner Library, handicap accessible post office, McDonald's, Burger King, the demolition of homes that used to be located across from McDonald's, Veteran's Park, Burrelle's, MBNA, turning lanes on main street, new bridge across the aroostook river on route 1, The Forum, PI Indoor Pool, Berry Ford Sales, to Osborn Ford, to Slipp Ford, , Whitehead Ford, Cowett's, turn Quiznos with a car wash, now Caribou Ford (imagine Caribou in Presque Isle, closing of Training School, Gouldville School, Cunningham, addition to Skyway turn PI Middle School and the list goes on . . . someone else start a list.GuestThe County01-13-2007
Rick, Pete said Carol said they needed to get working on it so I guess that's a yes!Kimmh01-13-2007
Andrea....are you talking about Ruthie's husband? I grew up with her and her family and just recently heard about Dave and am glad that you mentioned where they are living at. Let me know if it's the same couple I know please and let Ruthie know I am asking about her and Dave...Thanks.CarmaHollis01-13-2007
When is there going to be a poll question that "everyone" can take a jab at? Once again....unless you were born in the 40's and 50's (and there isnt anything wrong with that ;-) ) it is limited as to who can ever reply to these polls! wasnt there anything happening from 1970 to 2007 in the county that we can engage in a conversation with so that we can "all" feel like we are a part of this great website?guestmaine01-13-2007
DG - Thanks for the picture -- it seems like yesterday when I used to go to lunch at Ritchie's with the rest of the gang from Sampson's. Can't believe that it has almost been 50 years! WOW!! It bring back very happy memories - thanks. DG - you know who I am -- I don't think that patience is one of your virtues? Bobby C is right - some of us aren't wearing a bullet proof vest. DG have you been on a bus trip lately?GuestThe County01-13-2007
Mona I surely will let him know... yes he is a great "roaster" I don't know were he comes up with half the stuff he does but he always does his best to make sure everyone is having a good time. I was actually talking to my mom about you the other night... It seems you have a picture hanging in you home that she would love to have a copy of. Drop me an email and I will elaboriate. :-)MichelleRochester, NY01-13-2007
Michelle, When you talk to your father tell him I am retiring Again! He was the emcee at my first one, and when they told me that I knew I was in trouble and I surley was, but evreyone had a good time at my expense. Guest, There was a Kay Lancaster from Washburn and she taught there for a short time, I don't know where she went after that.MonaEaston01-13-2007
Ritchie's Eatery sometime in the '60's or '70's....DGPI01-13-2007
Does antone remember a teacher / ?Principal named Mrs Lancaster. The name has been echoing in my belfry for a week or more. Period is early / mid-fiftiesGuestMid West01-13-2007
DG 16539 ….being an I dokter you know that rolling yur eyeballs and laughing is good exercise. I like to post stuff that gives the professional eye rollers a reason to practice their craft..and people who like to laugh a chuckle. My life is a virtual gold mine of eye rolling stuff .. I do, however, respect privacy. The various "guests" may not be in a bullet-proof situation like I am. I got nothing to lose. P.S. That last sentence wuz for the benefit of IRS lurkers. And now…off to the beer store for a late breakfast.Bobby C.01-13-2007
Hi Kim.. Say hi to Pete for me. Has Pete heard if class of "73" having a reunion next year?Rick B01-13-2007
Daisey, re: post # 16511...sure do. e-mail me with your address and I'll send you some (just recently moved so have to dig a little bit but know where they are!)MetaPI01-13-2007
Andrea, Were you raised on the Boone Road???Suerae01-13-2007
thanks Daisy, any of you wanting to see this video go to NorthernMainePhotos.com enter, go to menu, click on northern maine videos, then 3rd one down jealous mama, it can take several minutes to load depending on your connection speed, thats me on the left in the field when the video 1st starts, the call I'm using is estrus cow mixed with social grunts, this attracts bulls (for obvious reasons) and cows, the reason the bull doesn't come is that his cow is in the same field, the reason she comes is to confront this new cow and eliminate (that could hurt) any competition, we're never too far from shelter (pick-up) when doing this excercise, moose also have very poor eyesight, understanding all this and you do see some "human traits" ..............Paul CyrP. Isle01-13-2007
Guest... I'd be happy to post a few shots of Ritchie's Restaurant, but, first, let us know who you are. Reveal yourself. Look at Booby C.....bares his soul on COM, has Pabst Blue Ribbon on his Cheerios and goes diggin' in Mantle Lake mud. And you, not even a name. Reveal.......DGPI01-13-2007
Paul Cyr, I want to tell you that I have sent your moose calling video to friends all over the U.S. They have all enjoyed the show very much ... and some of them really do not know much about wildlife, but still see some 'human traits' in this video. Does that mean that perhaps - just perhaps - we humans are more like animals then they are like us? :D Thanks for the chuckles.daisymid-atlantic01-13-2007
Mr. M.... I never knew you were a YANKEE FAN... is it any wonder I liked you best... WOW... I bleed YANKEE BLUE.. with PIN STIRPES... lol But... I am a die hard PATS fan as well(you do know that they are going to the super bowl right?????)... I guess I got the Yankee thing from my uncle who was from Long Island.. .I have been a fan of the stripes since I was about ... well as long as I can remember..MichelleNY01-13-2007
Guess you aren't suppose to get real personal with info on here....but if anyone would like to email me re: Dave Frazier, I'd love to know what's going on with him. He's always been a sweetie! Thanks.Tenleewestport island, ME01-13-2007
Kristie and John live in Gorham now. Here sister Julie is with Marty. Just visited with Kristie when they were up at John's Mothers for Thanksgiving. I knew Janice a little, but Mike more, that's who I was thinking of when I asked about Snellville. I think I know who you are too! Becky....old?? No way!! I 'know' who you are!! :-) Everyone please pray for Dave Frazier,he's a great guy.Kim01-12-2007
Kim, doesn't Kristi live downstate still? Which one is with Marty. Oh to get old :DRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak01-12-2007
DG - I would love to see the pictures of Ritchie's Cafe - very found memories. Also, do you have any pictures of Reb's Diner?GuestThe County01-12-2007
Hello everyone. Just checking in. For those of you who know David Frazier, P.I. class of 1973, give him a call in Island Falls where he now resides. I think he could use some cheering up as his health could be better. :-(AndreaMapleton01-12-2007
Hey Rick how come no calls. Got your Christmas card Eric is getting so big. How about a call.Karen C Beaulieu01-12-2007
Yes I do we are about an hour away. Janice Langley lives down there but we are not in contact I was closer to her twin Judy Do you know who they are? I think I know who you are! Do you know a Kristy Brooks who is married to John Charette again spelling might be wrongKaren Costello Beaulieu01-12-2007
OB, Thanks for the card. We have been getting snow off and on for a few days. Just enough to keep the roads wet. What a weird winter we are having. Hope you get thought the weekend ok. Hello to all the family.Kim&Pete01-12-2007
Ok Kim; now you are telling your age. Hope all is well with you and your family. Having some ice here today and it is supposed to last untill Sunday night mixed with sleet and snow. Fun Fun!!! Say hello to Pete for me.OBMO01-12-2007
Karen my maiden name is Smith and I graduated in Mars Hill class of 73. Pete graduated with Lori Tardiff in 73. Do you live near Snellville? Hello to Rick B. in Washington!Kim&Pete01-12-2007
Flyrod, I do recollect a Red Sox bumper stickah on my truck. However, the bumper sticker that was mentioned here was not as mild as that. Now that you mention it, what could be worse than having a sox sticker on the truck of a Yankee fan??? It's not fair that you know who I am but I have no clue who you are. You must have a great memory to remember those "jokes" I told all those many, many years ago. Thanks for reminding me. They made me smile all over again.... :DRonMass.01-12-2007
Who asked me about Lloyd Ritchie's restaurant a few day ago? I have photos of the inside with Lloyd and Corinne at the front counter with the restaurant in the background. Want to see?DGPI01-12-2007
Karen, How the HECK HAVE U BEEN?RickB01-12-2007
Sorry Kim I wish there was spell check on here. Kim what is your madien name?Karen Costello Beaulieu01-12-2007
Kime we ended up at Steve and Sues house after their 30th reunion. I also remember your husband I think didn't he graduate with Julie Tardiff.Karen Costello Beaulieu01-12-2007
Gwen, That is not me who organized the get together in Woodland Park. Is that Woodland Washington? Thank you for stating young man... Wish I was 50 again.. LOLRick BVancouver, WA01-12-2007
OK, RON... You leave us no choice but to speculate about the "Incident". Let's see... if it is anything like the jokes you told us in your class, with punchlines like, "Silly Rabbi, kicks are for Trids!" and, "Let your pages do the walking through the yellow fingers!" and your favorite mineral was I-RON. :rolleyes: Knowing your ill-fated choice of baseball team in predominantly Red Sox Country, I'm going to guess it had to do with a well-placed (and maybe hidden to your view) BoSox sticker under the back of your truck? That's my guess!FLYROD01-12-2007
I absolutely love this web cam. Maine is so beautiful. I have had the pleasure of visiting Presque Isle on one occasion and hope to return.Susie BraceIndianapolis, Indiana01-12-2007
KBB and others, Sorry folks. That story will remain in the vault. However, if you see Terry Condon , I'm sure he would be more than happy to tell you. KBB, What do you mean when you say I have developed a sense of humor????? I've always had one but kept it hidden from you little tikes. That was probably a defense mechanism to keep you off track.RonMass.01-12-2007
Rick B are you the young man that used to organize a get together with Margaret and Bob and a few other Mainers in exhile in the summer for a picnic in Woodland park? :confused:GwenSeattle01-12-2007
Kim, No not married to Karen... Karen and I hung out together..Rick B01-12-2007
Good morning to you Becky! Karen...thanks. Pete and I were thinking maybe you were married to Rick. You husband graduated with Pete's brother Steve and his wife Sue. Have a nice weekend.Kim01-12-2007
Rebecca, Most here in Colorado would be quite happy to oblige your request! I, however, am not one of them. (Give me a couple more weeks though, and I might change my mind!) We are in yet another "precipitation zone" today. Hard to fuss when it is so beautiful. Now Ron, it appears to me that you have developed a wicked good sense of humor over the years. However, in deference to your standing - and the fact that I can still see myself sitting at that little desk - I will not venture a retelling here, as it is your story and I will leave that to you. However, it can be said that Terry Condon's practical jokes live long, don't they?! :rolleyes:KBB01-12-2007
Good Morning Bart! :p and sister Kim! I agree with guest from Mapleton as we have the same problems with the calcium here when the temperature changes. It kills just about everything green. Now it may melt all our snow it has gotten too warm - send us snow from CO please.Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak01-12-2007
Kim I graduated from PI in 1975. My husband Terry graduated in 1972. We have been living in GA for 23 years.Karen Costello Beaulieu01-12-2007
Meta, do you have any old black and white pics of the work in progress?daisymid-atlantic01-12-2007
To Guest Re: 16505...yeah, I sure do remember the ice harvest...Joe was my Dad and I used to ride in the pickup with him when he went down to plow off the ice fields to get them ready for the saw the next day. I have lots of wonderful memories of "those were the days". Lenny Willette and Linus Billings used to deliver the ice aroud town. Fair time was always a big week as the concessions didn't use electric refrigeration "way back then"! I chuckle when I see the "Ice grippers" sold now by L. L. Bean and others. The ones dad had for his employees were more like spikes with straps to hold them on! I sure could have used them when I took my loop de loop a couple of weeks ago! Being in S/W Missouri you must be close to the Ok./Ks. Border...my son, Dane, lives in Wichita.Meta (Gagnon) GiggeyPI01-12-2007
If you want to see what an ice harvesting operation looked like in the 1920s, MIT has an interesting piece of film. It is contained within a presentation describing how new technologies drive out older established ones. http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/142/ The extraordinary nine-minute film made by MIT Professor William L. Underwood titled “Harvesting the Ice Crop Spy Pond, Arlington Mass, Winter of 1927” begins about 30 minutes into the presentation.Dan EArlington, MA01-12-2007
Karen...what year did you graduate? Re: todays question! We have seen the ice cutting in Fort Fairfield! Good morning Bart!kim01-12-2007
To my knowlegde the last person to cut ice in the Presque Isle stream was Geary Bonville. Not sure of the date.KBSPI01-12-2007
Guest Re:16502 - Apparently you did not drive by the PI outdoor pool much this past summer. It would have been difficult to see one bicycle through the sea of cars! You don't think that chlorine is used in outdoor pools? I do agree with you that children need free access. During the summer months this is so. However, during the colder months, pay if you want to swim. It is the same with ice skating. When we were younger we used to walk a mile to go skating in the afternoon and back again after supper for night skating. There was no charge. In fact, a very nice gentleman would stoke up the pot belly wood stove and also provide a huge coffee pot of hot chocolate as long as it would last - at no charge!!GuestThe County01-12-2007
? of the Say: I'm old enough to recall, my father working for Joe Gagnon, cutting ice, putting it away into the iceshed off of Chapman Road. Also old enought to remember the oak ice box in the kitchen. The big block of ice, and emptying the drip pan every day. Twice a week the ice man cometh. Also the hot days of summer snagging the larger chips of ice from the stake bed truck brushing away the sawdust and gnawing away until my tongue froze and fingers were red. Not a care in those days - would nice to do a Twilight Zone move and go back for a short while.GuestSW Missouri01-12-2007
The solution to winter road maintenance is for everyone to own two vehicles..a regular car for Summer and a mini SnowCat for Winter..kinda like Randy's 'cept smaller for eggspiditious Graves Supermarket,Walmart and beer store parking. Then you wouldn't have to do nothing to the roads at all.Bobby C.01-11-2007
I saw conversation about calcium on the roads. The State needs to rethink what they are doing because at 15 degrees and lower the calcium freezes and causes very slippery conditions on the roads and if you take a look at the roadside foliage you'll see where it is killing the trees. This is contaminating the soil and people's wells. I'd take sand any day.GuestMapleton01-11-2007
The City of Presque Isle has two indoor pools and one outdoor pool. I am an advocate for the outdoor pool and would not want to see it disappear. This pool provides employment in the summer months. It provides an outdoor activity in the fresh air. Many kids throughout all the years have rode their bikes there, taken swimming lessons, excercized without even knowing it, had fun socializing with their peers, etc. All for free! This is much better than paying to swim by the hour, month, whatever and breathing in air filled with the smell of chlorine that hurts your eyes and nose, ruins your swimsuits and has water in it that rarely gets changed! Please Presque Isle, don't cut a very valuable service to the taxpayers.GuestPresque Isle01-11-2007
I am the third one in on that request for the bumper sticker story ... especially since it is supposed to be infamous! :pdaisymid-atlantic01-11-2007
I'm with "Intrigued in New York." You've whet our appetites; it's time to tell us the bumper-sticker story.Waldo LVassalboro, ME01-11-2007
Go Chargers !!!!!HolmesSan Diego01-11-2007
Okay who is guest4. I would like to know.Karen Costello Beaulieu01-11-2007
Third snow storm this winter ..poor wiener dog can't keep a favorite spot even when he tries! :pJudy HardyWinter wonderland Tacoma!01-11-2007
:rolleyes:FLYROD01-11-2007
Okay what is the bumper sticker story???? :-)Intrigued in NY01-11-2007
Ron, I am not sure there is an explanation for the some of the things trapped in my little brain. They just are. Kind of like the atom. It just is. :DKBB01-11-2007
Perhaps many of you are familiar with this story. An updated version, printed in the DAV Jan/Feb magazine, does an excellent job, but the mag view is not yet available on line. The following link, however, will deliver the gist of the story. http://news.mainetoday.com/war/061207wreaths.html To think it all began with the Bangor Daily News some 40+ years ago, and a trip to Washington won in a contest by one of their 12 year old paperboys. Morrill Worcester gets it. Another reason to be proud to be a Mainiac. Er, Mainer.KBB01-11-2007
It might have been a Capital Campaign to get the pool at UMPI but it IS the taxpayers money that keeps it going. If taxpayers arent keeping these schools and colleges open...then Baldacci has no business consolidating all these schools he plans to consolidate in order to save $$$$$$. :DGuestMaine01-11-2007
KBB, How in the world do you remember the bumper sticker story???RonMass.01-11-2007
Reguarding a pool in PI. I agree that it should be indoor and affordable for the community to attend. I have seen outdoor pools built then a tent like (pod) put over them and enclosed for year around use. Sometimes cities have to do things in baby steps. Good luck with the pool.KathieAthens, TN01-11-2007
The Village Pub was a VERY fun place. Terry St.Onge ran it well and it was sort of a "cheers" type. Karen Costello was there hehehe OFTEN! If I recall, the Oddessy disco had potential (lit floor and all), but didn't last long. The Hall Street Diner is going WAY BACK! Is there any place now in P.I. to have fun? As for indoor swimming pools, there may be 2 but can anyone afford to attend? Maybe the rec center could put one in and have it be free for people to use? That would surely help on the health and fitness of p.i.'ers. As for another one outdoors, that is so silly with the short season up there!guest401-11-2007
I remember a produce manager - am I suppose to be remembering whose husband sold produce? Don't know right now. The produce manager I know, last name was Campbell from Washburn (Terry). Wow, that was in the 70's before we moved to NY.pac01-11-2007
Webmaster, I see you have put a new thing on here: your comment may contain some invalid words. I didn't put anything invalid..ok will try again.pac01-11-2007
Guest - UMPI's indoor pool was the result of a capital campaign - not taxpayer dollars. On that note one might wonder if the city fathers might investiage how they could build a new rec center and partner with UMPI in regards to utiliziation of their indoor pool as well as the physical education and recreation department students working as interns for the rec department -- just an idea.GuestThe County01-11-2007
Presque Isle already has an outdoor pool and two indoor pools (the Forum and UMPI). We really don't need anther one to suck up taxpayer money. From what I hear, the new one at UMPI is rarely being used. This waste of taxpayer money must stop!Guest01-11-2007
Just reading an article about PI City Council's process for chosing a site for the new rec center. Is there anyone on this site, who lives in PI, who will be attending the meetings around the choice for the site? The article said the council is planning for an OUTDOOR swimming pool - why? This seems the perfect opportunity for the city to have an indoor pool for its citizens; an indoor pool would certainly provide much more opportunity for year-round usage of the rec center. The council is talking about this be a 5 to 10 year development plan, so add the indoor pool to the list. Yeah, I know ... taxes ... but there are other considerations, like the health of the folks in the community. In the area where we live, it is the county that provides the area's indoor pool; the county tax is a percentage of the real estate tax we pay on our homes here.daisymid-atlantic01-11-2007
the past few posts makes me think you folks are just a tad younger than I? Would one of you confirm? I remember alot of those frequented places of which you speak :rolleyes:Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, AK01-10-2007
The Owls Hoot was run by Goslin at one time. I heard of the story about Frank Lavway bringing in his partner. The Village Pub was a fun place. I gratuated with Terry St.Onge, owners son. As a matter of fact we use to party together. Oh the stories I could tell but won't.Karen Costello...Remember the night. Just Kidding. Don't forget the Oddessy disco owned by Tyler Chandler :-)Rick BVancouver, WA01-10-2007
Ron, Terry Condon got your wagon pretty good a few times, didn't he?! You know, that (in)famous bumper sticker story would not have been nearly as funny - or memorable - if you had the same sense of humor then that you have now! Perhaps age.....I mean, ah, maturity has mellowed things? :DKBB01-10-2007
Sometime after Conrad closed the Beef and Sirloin the place was remodeled and Steve Canders, a lawyer , opened a practice there , along with Bill and Carl Flora I think. Anyone ever go to the Owls Hoot Bar on North Street? Spencer Roberts owned it. It was quite lively. Reportedly, one typical occasion was when Frank Lavaway, I believe it was, asked Spencer if he could bring in his partner. Spencer okayed the request, and Frank brought in his Partner chainsaw and sawed a chair in half. Nice family-type bar.bootfoot01-10-2007
Speaking of the Village Pub..... One night after men's league basketball at Cunningham, a bunch of us went to the Village Pub for a quick beer. When I left, I left my gloves behind. Terry Condon picked them up and brought them to school the next day. He gave them to David Allen and told him to return them to me. I was in front of my 6th grade science class when he walked in and announced," Mr. Condon said that you left these at the Pub last night". I could have crawled into a hole..... :rolleyes: Needless to say, Terry Condon knew exactly what he was doing. What a great practical joker he was. I can laugh about it now but I wasn't laughing back then. If any of you fine PI people see Terry, tell him that I said hello.RonMass.01-10-2007
Bart, It sure has been cold. Mom said 45 below in Fairbanks for the past week. Here we got lucky, only 25 to 30 below. Week before we had three feet of snow in town and 5 feet where my Mr snowmachines. I'm getting too old for this :eek: Talked with Kim yesterday!Rebecca Lunney Guernsey01-10-2007
Guest, Re 16470. In billiards there are three balls and no pockets.Dan EArlington, MA01-10-2007
DG - glad to hear you are with us. I certainly wouldn't want you to hurt youself! DG put the sword down and back away! Do you remember Reb's Lunch Counter? Great place, great memories. Also, what about Richie's Cafe. When I was in high school, I worked at Sampson's as a cashier; a bunch of guys that I worked with used to take me to lunch at Ritchie's - great food. Small town diners were great: Beckwith's Diner, Hall Street Diner, just to name a few.GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Woops I guess I drank to many of those pictures of beer Ha And the place I am talking about was next door to the old pool room. It was on Main Street north of the Northern National Bank. At the time I was working at the Bank in the Old Zayre Plaza.Karen Costello Beaulieu01-10-2007
Guest from Far and Near....I'm right here sharpening the blade of my sword. Upon the final thrust, I want it to do the job without much discomfort. So it is the "Beef and Sirlion"....has been annointed so by Booby C. Gunfight At The OK Corral can be cancelled......DGPI01-10-2007
Spelling (Arctic)KBSPI01-10-2007
RLG It looks like it is a little kool up there. I was checking the artic cam last night and today. BurrrKBSPI01-10-2007
Pictures.. as in Karen's 16466.Bobby C.01-10-2007
Do you use more balls with billiards than pool -- I can't remember. BC - was it pictures or pitchers? DG - Where are you?GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
I used to drink pictures of beer all night long and still driveBobby C.01-10-2007
Karen - The Beef and Sirloin was only in operation for about two years - 1975-77. I believe the disco/dance place was the bowling alley that used to be located next door to Bonanza rest. It originally was built as a bowling alley, then turned into a dance club, then back to a bowling alley. Village Pub was a great place to eat and mingle with friends. The St. Onge family moved to Florida. Their son, Conrad, was in my class -- great guy. Where's DG?GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Okay here is another hang out in the 70s The Village Pub. What a blast to hang out there cheap pizza and pictures of beer. Owned at the time by the St. Onges. Not sure if I spelled that right. I wonder where they are now.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA01-10-2007
Was the Beef and Sirloin also something else later on like in the middle 70s. I believe I use go there and it was a disco place. Is this the same place. Sure wish I could remember the name of it.Karen Costello BeaulieuPowder Springs GA01-10-2007
Hey there was at least one of those one armed bandits at the Rod and Gun club there in PI. I won a bunch of nickles one time when we went to NRA junior hunter course. BC After the the duel they can all go to the Tater Barrel restaurant for a pickerupper. B o T H ArchArch01-10-2007
BC - Loved your recommendation regarding the name of Conrad's Rest. There probably were some individuals that were surfing, slurring and other things that should not be mentioned here. One of the lawyers was part owner of the A.M. Smith building (as well as a few apartment buildings) along with the former owner of a cola company, and the former owner of a neighborhood market on Parsons Street (I think it is a hair salon now). Where's DG?GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Ah, the sweet pungent smell of Hoppe's # 9, I had a girl friend once that wore #9 instead of #5, drove me nuts, which is why I am where I am today! Living in the sub-basement of Roy’s Army and NavySPTColorado01-10-2007
Ron, As I recall, in addition to the pool table, there also was a billiard table at the Abnaki Club. Wonder where that went? Do we dare mention that there were other devices in the back room? Machines into which coins could be dropped in the hope that even more coins would be forthcoming after the handle was pulled?Dan EArlington, MA01-10-2007
Dan, Mike Bernard has the pool table from the Abnaki Club in his basement. DG, Mike assures me that the restaurant was the Beef and Sirloin.RonMass.01-10-2007
I have my matched pistols oiled,packed and primered .. they have that ready smell of Hoppe's # 9. Kinda like the floor smelled at the old Roy's Army and Navy. That said, I recommend that history be re-written here and now and that this place be remembered as the "Beef and Surfloin" and that from this day forward no mention be made of there ever having been a conflict. I knew Conrad as a young man and the one thing he was not was redundant. Huh..could we have the shoot-out at the Prestile gravel pit where Hoffa is buried? Yours truly, Cobby Boliday P.S. Was the law firm "Hickey and Flewellyn"? Yes.. I used to go dancing at the Rec. Center every day after school instead of doing homework. That's how I got where I am today.Bobby C.01-10-2007
Hi, Dan - my tutor was Red Niles. John's daughter was in my class - 1969. DG - any confirmation yet?GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Guest Near & Far, That would have been the Abnaki Club. I learned to play pool there, too. That's also where I learned to play chess. My tutor was John Hussey.Dan EArlington, MA01-10-2007
Other Guest - TY for backing me up. PAC, my husband used to sell produce, etc. to the Beef and Sirloin when he worked for a local food distributor - C. W. _____! Also, many years ago that building used to house a service club - anyone remember it's name. My dad was houseman for the club one year and when he cleaned the building, I used to play pool on the second floor of what used to be the Beef and Sirloin. Oh, DG, honestly, we don't want to see any bloodshed!GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Randy I believe it’s not a WAG, but a SWAG, because DG is a trained scientist.AL01-10-2007
DG - Well Wyatt you better get your ole gun oiled and ready to fire it up! I used to work in that building - 1978 it was - working for the lawyers that probably had to defend fellas such as those who frequented the Okay Coral. After the Beef and Sirloin Restaurant went back to the plains, a couple of law firms merged and bought the building and thus the Law Firm of ____ and ___. Anyone remember?GuestNear and Far01-10-2007
Marilyn, Sure do. Folks like Bill Haskell and Walt Burlock, among others, ran a tight ship. Everybody had a good time.Dan EArlington, MA01-10-2007
Does anyone have fond memories of spending time at the Rec Center while going to high school. This was in the late fifties. I used to spend most afternoons after school until suppertime and always went to the dances. I loved that place and hope it is still open for the kids in Presque Isle The supervision was excellent and we didn't get away with much while we were there.Marilyn Stephenson RiversColchester,Vt01-10-2007
Maybe Norma or Judy in the city office or someone who could look up the year and see the name the restaurant must of had a liscense and of course a tax bill? I don't even remember it!Judy H01-10-2007
DG---Please. I don't want any blood spilled over this....not over some silly W.A.G. wager. But I would like to know. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-10-2007
Or was it "Gunfight At The OK Corral"?.......Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp vs. the Clanton Clan.DGP.I.01-10-2007
Guest from P.I.... Reckon it's Showdown At OK Corral". Pac says I'm right ("Beef and Surf"), but you're adament that it's "Beef and Sirloin". If someone can give me an exact year the Church-Beer standoff was, I'll go to the microfim in the P.I. Library and find the articles. If I'm wrong, I'll fall on my sword to save my family's honor.DGPI01-10-2007
RE:16445 BT - I went to school (PIHS) with a Henderson, but can't say that I knew any personally. However, Henderson is a pretty common name in Aroostook, and I was raised there, so I knew of several families with that name. I left the area over 20 years ago. Feel free to write me, if you'd like.Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts01-10-2007
16446 .. Again?Bobby C.01-10-2007
16441 - DG is correct.Pam CNashville01-10-2007
Myrna Condon: Did you know anyone from the Presque Isle area with the last name Henderson? Ive heard your name mentioned many times in my familyBT01-10-2007
No, DG, you are incorrect. The restaurant was indeed the "Beef and Sirloin." If memory serves me correctly, it was originally going to be called "Beef and Suds." But the outcry from some of the locals about serving beer so close to a church caused the owner to change the name. (Beer was still sold there.) At the time I thought it was a stupid name, too, since both words meant the same thing. The restaurant didn't last long but the food was good.GuestPI01-09-2007
Hi, Meredith, Did you have a good Christmas? The salt and sand probably don't hurt the Plastic but the muffler and tail pipe takes a beating, the liquid calcium the State is using is much worse than the salt san mix. but they say its cheaper. It sure makes a mess on the roads.Mona01-09-2007
Regarding the question about salt on the roads, since most vehicles are made mostly of plastic, does salt hurt plastic? I don't think as much as metal. That's my guess.Meredith Libby CarrPoland, Me.01-09-2007
Guest from Near and Far...... "Beef and Sirloin"? But beef and sirloin are from the same animal. "Surf" implies fish. Methinks I'm right........DGPI01-09-2007
A Fairbanks, Ak. website is currently showing freezing fog... http://arcticcam.com/cam/ They have been in the sub-zero temps for many days. Makes me feel grateful. ;-)Myrna CondonSoutheastern Massachusetts01-09-2007
If ya remember me, send an e-mail. It would be cool to talk to some "old" friends.Ken MazerolleNashua, NH, 0306201-09-2007
DG - I believe that Conrad's place was called the "Beef and Sirloin"GuestNear and Far01-09-2007
Of course it's only natural that I misspelled the good doctor's name. It is David Walsh; the book dealing with this topic is titled: NO, Why Kids - of all ages - Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It. He also has one out on teenagers. My children will be gifted with both of them! Not that I'm an 'interfering' mother! :Ddaisymid-atlantic01-09-2007
I just watched the video PC did, when he tested his new moose call. What a hoot ... and how wonderful to hear the fellows talking with their accents! I listened to part of Diane Rehm's radio program on NPR today (I am sorry I misspelled her name on here yestereday). The guest was author Dr. David Welch; he believes that it is the parents responsibility to raise their children to be moral, responsible citizens that contribute to the communities they live in and to the nation as a whole. Isn't that a novel idea? I always knew my Mom was as smart as someone with a PhD !! ;-)daisymid-atlantic01-09-2007
Regarding the road treatment, the calcium not only makes slush which is causing numerous accidents, when the temps drop it freezes. The towns still use sand and its so much better and safer. I understand the Insurance companies are starting to complain, because of all the claims.Mona01-09-2007
Suerae are you sure?guest401-09-2007
About today's question. The state is no longer allowed to use sand on the road without special permission from Augusta so what are they suppose to use on the roads. We paid millions to have studies done and the safest thing they have come up with so far is that calcium that makes the roads slimey and salt. They cant use sand because it runs off into our streams and rivers. What is in the bottom of them anyway?Suerae01-09-2007
16427 RET, Please write to me off list at nsacc@vermontel.netFLMVermont01-09-2007
Guest 16416; Kathie Hughes - sister to Harold Hughes? If so, I remember the family. I work with the handicapped and have often wondered about Harold. He did alot more than some kids that had perfect bodies. That was a credit to his family for they did not give in to his disadvange and do for him. People are raising their children differntly today. I am so glad that I did not become a teacher like I once thought of doing. I'd be in jail. When my grandchildren visit and play with the neighbor kids, some parents want to butt into their little fusses. We say, let them work it out as long as no one gets hurt. Kids will be kids. My Aunt Gloria graduated in '52 or 53. Her younger brothers are Dale and Ralph. you might have gone to school with them. Dale married Eunice Cyr, from Houlton.KathieAthens, TN01-09-2007
I got a surprise when I looked up the number of big storms of the past that have been classified as Northeasters. When saw the 94 percent "yes" response.. I thought it not possible,but it turns out that even some storms around here at foxhole 85 were classified that way..according to Wickedpedia. Famous Northeaster Urls. (url posting practice day) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Blizzard_of_1888 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday_Storm_of_1962 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day_gale_of_1976 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_United_States_Blizzard_of_1978 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_1984_Nor%27easter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Halloween_Nor%E2%80%99easter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_North_American_Storm_Complex http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Juan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_blizzard_of_2005 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_blizzard_of_2006Bobby C01-09-2007
You know, Daisy, I was thinking the other day as I have before that my favorite word in our vocabulary is NO. It works. And children actually want discipline, that is why they act up, they want their parent's attention. My husband and I were strict with our sons and they have turned out good, except they do smoke the harmful cigarettes, but I am working on them about that. Cigarettes are vasoconstrictors, cause emphysema, tumors, etc. and they are expsensive, smell bad, and like Dr. Wahl said, they are low-class. I'm seeing everywhere now in this new year 2007 on TV, in magazines, newspapers, billboards to get healthier. Amen.pac01-09-2007
Randy... Conrad's place was called "Beef and Surf". Now you can rest............DGPI01-09-2007
floyd; lost your e-mail address that was in juanita's computer,she passed away 13nov 06.retwaynesboro,va01-09-2007
Bootfoot---That's the name I was trying to remember. Thanks much.Randy SmithPresque Isle01-09-2007
:-) Beauty at it's bestGuest of Honor01-09-2007
DG I found some information we had all discuss last year concerning WWII Aircraft crashes from PIAAFB....This was the one I was looking for. The guy is doing more research for my concerning the Rassmussen B-24 crash and several others. For some reason I can not post the link...So I will paste: Date: 07 SEP 1944 Type: Douglas C-54A-10-DC Operator: United States Army Air Force - USAAF Registration: 42-72211 C/n / msn: 10316 First flight: 1944 Crew: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 Total: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Airplane damage: Written off Location: Presque Isle, ME (United States of America) Phase: Unknown Nature: Military Departure airport: Presque Isle Municipal Airport, ME (PQI/KPQI), United States of America Destination airport: ? Narrative: Crashed on the Walter Carmichael potato farm. The aircraft was based at the Presque Isle AAF, ME. Sources: Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR) Is this farm on the Ginn Road?S. Higgins01-08-2007
Randy, I think that it was THE BEEF and SIRLOINBootfoot01-08-2007
DG--I am not just asking here---I am really "on the beg". Can you tell me what the name of the steak house that was on the corner of main and church streets during the late 70's that was run by Conrad Clark??? I can only remember it as "Conrad's Steak House". I realize that time was when you were only a teenager, but I really need the info for something I'm on the hook for, like, right now! :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-08-2007
Such an interesting site. I appreciate hearing names from the past. IF, I am correct Mr. Ed Treffrey worked for Berry Motors with my Dad in the late 50's. I think he was the "lube" man. As a kid hanging around from time to time I recall him being a nice man and friend to my dad.FLMVermont01-08-2007
Brenda email me and I will tell you moreMVCBlaine01-08-2007
MVG okay so now you know my family mmmmm now you really have peaked my mind. cant you give me a hint on your name ?????? am curious. I see it is snowing there on the web cam... we are suppose to get about an inch tonight which for this place will be like 5 inches they just don't know how to handle snow and they especially dont know how to drive in it.Brenda01-08-2007
AL No problem. I could say the same. Great minds always run together.Dick delongfl01-08-2007
Kathie, I went to Houlton High School, graduated in 1958 went to school with a Gloria Scott and she had a brother Merlin I think was his name. Thanks for answering my comment. The Kathie Hughes was the Kathie I thought you might be. Again thanks.guest01-08-2007
Daisy It must be something in the water nowadays. I know we brought them up better than that. If you are interested, tonite on the O'Reilly Factor on Fox there will be a story about high school cheerleaders near Dallas that run wild. The worst part is that one of the girls mother was the principal of the school. It is an example of what goes on every day around here and there too Im sure. ArchaRCH01-08-2007
Thanks for that info...Ed Treffery was my great uncle. some names have popped up and gail was one of them..just trying to put pieces together...I miss Presque Isle.. Grandparents and parents all from Presque Isle and chapman. Henderson was the last name..BT01-08-2007
Sorry about that DD. If I'da known you were going to post what you posted, I would have kept my big mouth shut.AL01-08-2007
BT Ref16406. During the 1950's Ed Treffery lived on Elizebeth St. at the corner of Mechanic st. He had 2 daughters, Gail and Bonnlyn. Gail married Larry Snell.Dick DeLongFl01-08-2007
BT Gail Treffery married Larry Snell, and they are in Florida, I believe, this time of the year.AL01-08-2007
Arch and everyone - tomorrow on NPR's Diane Reim show, there is going to be a discussion with a child rearing expert. It is the guest's opinion that today's parents need to use the word NO, when interacting with their children; evidently this guest feels that parents say YES too often for the children's own good. I have observed one of my own children NEGOTIATING with my six year old grandchild. Like pac I had to put my two cents in. My advice to my own child was - you are the parent, not a friend or chum, now act like it! I never could stand a child who whined & cried false tears, while trying to change my decision!daisymid-atlantic01-08-2007
PAC That rudeness all falls back on these parents nowadays that think that schools should not only teach the three Rs but also teach them everything that our parents taught us. All the while the fight any kind of discipline and everything from dress codes to zero tolerance issues. Go figure! If you google the word snowman and click on news and follow thru you will see the story. ArchArch01-08-2007
Arch, is it fake or real? Doesn't take much to get em up in arms, eh? Yesterday at the restaurant, when the employees finish their shift they collect their tips at the register in the gift shop part of the restaurant; well these 2 young women were standing right beside me as I was checking out and they were being rude & sarcastic to the girl working behind the register. I just couldn't take it, so I said: People need to be more patient, relax and not be rude". They did not dare say a word back - good!pac01-08-2007
BT, Herb Treffery was the Fire Chief in Presque Isle from 1946 through 1950Dan EArlington, MA01-08-2007
PAC In the news today there is a story about a two story (20ft) Snowman up in Alaska. The neighbors are up in arms about it because of traffic. ArchArch01-08-2007
Would anyone know of the last name Treffery in Presque Isle?BT01-08-2007
What do u call a 13-foot tall snowman? Well, in 1999 the residents of Bethel, ME decided to name him Angus, and to this day he's still on record as the largest snowman ever built. Speaking of largest, did u know that one of the biggest snowflakes ever to fall was 15" wide and 8" thick? Talk about a heavy snowfall! (I saw this on a placard at a Nashville restaurant yesterday).pacNashville, TN01-08-2007
MOONDOGS are pretty neat, too. RON - nothing but puddles in your former driveway, here in Brewer! :-(FLYROD01-08-2007
Northern Mainers, If the rain we are getting comes to you as snow, you will have no problem skiing or snowmobiling the rest of the winter......... :-)RonMass.01-08-2007
Yes Brenda I do know your brothers. Also your girls. I saw Laurie and Holly just this past fall. It is snowing here today so I guess that we are going to have some winter after all. Happy New Year to you.MVCBlaine01-08-2007
Today's question raises an interesting point about authentic Maine talk. The purists claim that the appropriate term for a winter storm is no'theaster. They say landlubber newscasters and TV weathermen invented nor'easter, and they misapply to any major winter snowfall rather than a coastal storm. There's a particularly good rant in a New Yorker article about an old salt from Brunswick who is some put out by the misuse. http://www.newyorker.com/talk/content/articles/050905ta_talk_mcgrathDan EArlington, MA01-08-2007
Now, that looks like northern Maine in January ... visibility low and snow falling. The Washington Post had an article today about the ski areas in this area not being able to do business, because of warm temps. Little do they know, that even further north has the same issues.daisymid-atlantic01-08-2007
Can't help but notice, the Caribou weather service doesn't seem to reccognize anything but overcast. Looks like ther'll be a few inches of overcast on the ground before long.GuestSW Missouri01-08-2007
DG must have tripped over the cord and disconnected the northmain st camera. Maybe he just dont want us to see the pretty snow.Dick DeLongBrooksville Fl01-08-2007
Daisy A sun dog is the sun reflecting off of ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. It is a ring around the sun and there is a bright spot or two. Some times with a bunch of colors. (Distorted Rainbow.?)Arch01-07-2007
So thats how the one in the tree that Paul posted got there!! :eek: B o T H ArchArch01-07-2007
Caught! An alien being crosses the street in PI!!! His snow machine must have been busted.SPTColorado01-07-2007
Sundog ... now there is a term I have not heard in years! JH, can you explain exactly what part of the picture it refers to, please.daisymid-atlantic01-07-2007
this is called a "sundog" pretty to look atJH01-07-2007
Paul--YES! I have been by that sled and wondered "What the heck?". Now I know! ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-07-2007
Randy, you suppose this guy was also flying when his sled got stuck in the tree......Paul Cyr01-07-2007
That last one had to have ended up tragic. This is the one I likee velly much.Bobby C.01-07-2007
This is what might happen if one of the Flying Wallendas gets ahold of a sled. Hurts just looking at him. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-07-2007
Bobby and Arch--A parachute might help if the engine quits right before doing this. Reminds me of the phrase "no fear". :eek:Randy SmithPresque Isle01-07-2007
If the engine quits you had better be able to swim. Arch :eek:Arch01-07-2007
So if the engine quits,the machine becomes just a real expensive pocket knife at the bottom of the lake ? Or do they have airbags.Bobby C.01-07-2007
BC It sure is possible. If you are going fast enough and are not fat as I am now. I have done it twice on open water on Squa Pan. By accident I might add. ArchArch01-07-2007
This guy is thinking way outside the box. This can't be possible..is it?Bobby C.01-07-2007
GUEST 16167 Just got back rom FL and saw your entry. I was born in Houlton, I think my parents lived on Franklin St. A lady named Daisy, from Amity or Hodgdon, boarded with them so she could go to high school. She probably raised me until we moved up on the North Rd., as I said Da-E before mama or da da. They bought a house in Littleton when I was a baby. My grandparents had a large Victorian house on Columbia St. Anyway, parents were George and Jean Scott. Dad had 15 siblings. One of those families that the grandchildren have aunts and uncles younger than they are.KathieAthens, TN01-07-2007
Randy I am glad you enjoyed it. Here is one that I wish I had. Weird but neat. B o T H ArchArch01-07-2007
Arch--Thanks for the vintage sled site. That green sled I had as a young boy was built by Johnson, of outboard motor fame. Evinrude outboards also built models that were identical, only of a different color. The were all of the 14 to 20 Hp range. It made for a fun childhood. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-07-2007
Randy As Ron was, Im curious. Is that green sled a Skiroule ? ArchArch01-07-2007
Arch thanks for that web site of the windmills it is a great site. Becky Happy New Year to you and your family. MVC I lived in Blaine for many years do I maybe know you. or maybe you know my brothers Rudy and Bob Bell I like this site so much keeps me in touch with my heritage. I now live in Indiana. but hey think it is warmer up there than here this year. oh my .Brenda01-07-2007
Randy, What kind of sled was the green one that was pictured?RonMass.01-07-2007
Rebecca family came from Caribou Mars Hill HEWITT was my family name.. I am so glad you got to see that site it is good!Judy H.Tacoma01-06-2007
You are Welcome MVC and Becky. For all who like nostalgia, here is about a Zillion Snow Sled pics and brochures. http://www.vintagesnowmobiles.50megs.com/BROCHURES.html ArchArch01-06-2007
Arch Thank you for the web site, very interesting Becky I went to Houlton with your Aunt Sue today.MVCBlaine01-06-2007
Judy and Arch, thanks for the website address. Judy, what is your maiden name? plzRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-06-2007
webmaster, that was a bolens husky, they had a 8 & 10 hp model, they weren't very fast but were a lot of fun...........Paul Cyr01-06-2007
Arch thank you I still am not as ept as most on the adding of sites to the message but it is a great sight my cousin told me about and it has the old Brownville Junction train (empty) station too.. than ks Arch.. tell Mikki I says Howdy doodyJudy01-06-2007
MVC Here is the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkirlin/sets/ B o T H ArchArch01-06-2007
# 16364 Judy could you give a better description for the site for the pictures of the windmills on Mars Hill Mt. Please.. I couldn't find the site that you put in. Thank you.MVCBlaine01-06-2007
It was always great to have a winter hangout. circa 1967 :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-06-2007
Paul, that looks like a modified miniature bulldozer...what kind of sled is that? :-)WebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-06-2007
and mine. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-06-2007
My First One Arch :DArch01-06-2007
our 1st one, 63-64Paul Cyr01-06-2007
Rebecca and EVERYONE.. have you seen this site? 252 photos of MARS HILL windfarm and even some of Main street.. here is the site type in..jkirlin's photosets on Flickr.. then see Mars Hill windfarm :-)Judy H.Tacoma01-06-2007
Ref: 16339 Arch, blame it on the EPA, Uncle would just as soon had us doing the same as you did.SPTColorado01-06-2007
our first oneguest01-06-2007
here'sGuest01-06-2007
Randy That looks like a home made version of a Lombard log hauler. It is obvious from the pic that it was Fabrique Au Canada. It was built after 1905. :confused: B o T H ArchArch01-06-2007
Randy, looks like an early artic dog.....or cat...........Paul Cyr01-06-2007
Paul and Arch--Thanks for the info on the old sleds! I've had this picture for awhile and was looking for help on a guess-timate of the brand or date of manufacture. Any ideas?Randy SmithPresque Isle01-06-2007
It is 62 degrees down here today and it looks like some of my Perennials are starting to come out of the ground....talk about winter confusion :DCarmaHollis01-06-2007
you stay on groomed trails only, a local businessman owned that one year and kept it at my shop, insisted we use whenever we wanted to, nasty job but someone had to do it..........Paul Cyr01-06-2007
Paul That sure is a big departure from what we were used to in the 60s and 70s. I would imagine that you wouldnt want to venture far from a groomed trail with that one. ArchArch01-06-2007
Daisy, When you lived there we were living on Verone street right across the road. We bought our house in 1958, moved in a week before Tenlee was born, that was not a good time to move. We lived there for 32 years. My ex husband grew up on that street.Mona01-06-2007
Arch, I stand corrected on the 61 ski-doos and yes the powered chutes/ultra-lites almost all use rotax motors, most of the recreational industry because of emission standards have been converting over to 4 stroke motors like the 1500 cc motor used in the skidoo elite shown....Paul CyrP. Isle01-06-2007
Mona, Lived there in mid-to-late 60s.daisymid-atlantic01-06-2007
Arch, with those entrenching tools, we could make a slit trench or a straddle trench, and it was important to know which was which. You could jump into a slit trench for protection, but it wasn't a good idea to do that with the straddle trench.Waldo LVassalboro, ME01-06-2007
The Maine Turnpike began a new program this summer where they handed out flyers titled "Welcome To Vacationland." These flyers will be handed out to all cars with license plates from Massachusetts , Connecticut , New York , and New Jersey . The flyers state the following rules for visiting Maine 1. That slope-shouldered farm boy you are snickering at did more work before breakfast than you did all week in the gym. 2. It's called a "gravel road." No matter how slowly you drive, you're going to get dust on your BMW. We have four wheel drive because we need it. Now drive, or get out of the way. 3. We all started hunting and fishing when we were nine years old. Yeah, we saw "Bambi." We got over it. 4. Any references to "corn fed" when talking about our women will get your butt kicked...by our women. 5. Pull your pants up, and turn that hat around. You look like an idiot. 6. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of mallards are making their final approach, we will shoot it. You best pray that it's not up by your ear at that time! 7. No, there's no "Vegetarian Special" on the menu. Order steak. Order it rare. Order a two-pound lobster and steamers. Or, if you still want vegetables, you can order the Chef Salad and pick off the two pounds of ham and turkey covering it.WB01-05-2007
Guest 16315, Yes, there are people on this site younger than 60! I do notice terms and old time stories I can't relate to, also, but it's interesting to read the historical experiences. I check in here because I'm from Presque Isle and it's nice to see what's going on there...and to notice the LOW temperature when I'm in the Valley of the Sun! (Good move, Mom!) Couldn't believe it was 1 degree right after Christmas! My Mom spent the holidays in Hawaii...she sure never thought that'd happen while she was raising a family in PI all those years ago! Have a great 2007, everyone! :-)LorrieValley of the Sun01-05-2007
BC It was the motors. I the 1st was Rotax from Austria. They got got the HP to weight ratio figured out. 63 was the first year for the Rotax motor. There is a good chance that Paul has been in hanggliders with Rotax power. Some models are certified for experimental aircraft. ArchArch01-05-2007
Arch. If they use any composites in those things I would guess that. Or are you talking about engines.Bobby C01-05-2007
KBB re Campbell's Yes, that's the man. Approaching the house from distance it appears to be in the middle of the road. As young lord of the fly candidates we found that to be very fascinating . Like a kind of magic trick.Bobby C.01-05-2007
Paul Those are 1961 models with the flat sides on the cowling. 63s had a curved cowling Arch Without Googling can anyone tell me what big advancement in what technology made sleds what they are today.Arch01-05-2007
Love to see the web camsBosquetiaHerndon, Virginia01-05-2007
The postings about wells reminded me of the mid fifties dry years. We had to get drinking water from the artesian wells down by the Rod and Gun Club,off of Chapman Road, in PI. Does anyone know if they are still flowing free. The story I heard was that they were origionally drilled by the Army Air Corp, when PI Air Base was established.GuesySW Missouri01-05-2007
Bobby, re 16329 the ski-doos look to be 1963 eight hp models from Valcourt Quebec, the pic shows a 1971 model with an enhanced propulsion unit.........Paul Cyr01-05-2007
I see I have done it again, miss speling words, I have a new lap top and I am not used to it.Mona01-05-2007
Daisy, When did you live at the "wonderful" Fair View Acres? We lived there for awile in laast of 1955 and 56, the still had those big coal heaters which didn't give off much heat. So much for the good old days, I wa so happy to leave there.Mona01-05-2007
SPT You youngsters had it made, PortaJohns my word. All we had was an entrenching tool and slit trenches. :cool: B o T H ArchArch01-05-2007
KBB..yes old bombadeers (sp) ski doos it said in the article that 1927 a Quebec citizen made aski doo usinf a model t engine and wooden skis on it wow! good guess KBBjh01-05-2007
The kitchen sink in the farm house we lived in had a cast iron sink with a drain that exited the house onto the ground. Try that today! I remember that drain with ice hanging from it, but it never froze that I can recall. I can remember living in the Acres with my kids and pulling the bed away from the wall to find the spead stuck to the wall with ice. Things I DO NOT miss about the County!daisymid-atlantic01-05-2007
I remember the 60’s but the 70’s well it’s all a little blurry. I had forgotten about the pump freezing up, but I do recall the kitchen sink freezing up once or twice, not the faucet, but the water in the dishpan. I think it was the next summer when we switched from coal to oil. I never minded the out house (course that makes me a liar) but I got real tired of those Pot-a-johns Uncle Sugar treated us to on those many tax payer financed camping trips.SPT6 INCHES MORE TODAY Colorado01-05-2007
And here I thought, growing up in P.I., that WAGM stood for "What A Gory Mess." Oh well. Guess I was wrong. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :p :p :pAmySouthern Maine01-05-2007
Bobby, Are you speaking of the Peter Campbell who had the farm on just this side of the Caribou line, past Parkhurst Siding? Has a brother, Charlie?KBB01-05-2007
Yep, that's my vote. Judy, is that a picture of Ski-doos? That bright yellow color is rather distinct. Dad bought a Ski-doo Bombadier in 1969 - and still has it. When we were old enough to use it, we had a blast with that thing, especially when we used Pat Gagnon's dog sled or our toboggan behind it. I know P. Burtt knows a thing or two about ski-doos.KBB01-05-2007
Mona, She went to PI and I went to MH, so I didn't know her I don't thinkRebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-05-2007
We got water from the next door neighbors pump, carried many a pail of water. They had a good pump, it didnt freeze but once or twice that I can remember. Used to shovel out the out house also. Several times had to shovel down to the dang thing. And then shovel a tunnel to the house. Dont tell me the "Good Old Days" ;-) B o T H ArchArch01-05-2007
Daisy; I also remember taking boiling water out to the pump to get it unthawed. Carried many a pail of water and also taking two 5 gallon milk cans up the road to the pump across the road from Vaugn Winslow on a sled in the winter and filling them and back down the road to our house. On Sunday, after church, it took several trips to fill the wash tub and the old wringer washer. My mom did not have running water or inside facilities until 1997. What would kids do today if they had to do this?OBMO01-05-2007
Paul A little bit more over a little over. I didn't count the weeks where I started drinking on Wednesday,but I got it all logged.Good thing too.. I can't remember a lot of it. Like the whole sixties. What were those machines JH posted? They had to be the very first skidoos frum Japan.Bobby C.01-05-2007
SPT, I not only remember the pump in the dooryard, I remember carrying a teakettle of boiling water out to use in priming the pump, during Jan/Feb/etc. I also remember slipping on ice, while carrying two pails of water; sure was a cold dash for the house! I do enjoy indoor plumbing! ;-)daisymid-atlantic01-05-2007
Bobby, I figure that makes you a little over 60 ??Paul Cyr01-05-2007
Seeing that picture of the Mantle Lake well pump reminds me of when one kid would pump and one would put his hand over the pipe opening below and we could shoot water all over the ceiling of the shelter. :cool: Heaven help the kid that didn't know this pressurization feat that we could talk into getting a drink of water while we "thoughtfully" pumped for them! :DFLYROD01-05-2007
This iz eggsactly my 2074th Friday squeezings muster call since my 21st birhday.Bobby C.01-05-2007
I believe there are people of all ages on here, but some us old folks may have more time . Rebecca you were born the same year as my oldest daughter, so now you know about how old I am. SPT. I remeber only to well carring water from the Pump, especially Sunday nights, so Mom could have wash water for Monday, she had a boiler on the stove to boil the white clothes, it took a lot of trips to the pump, for laundry for ten of us. Washing all done by hand on the scrub board.MonaEaston01-05-2007
Failure to obtain minimum rotational speed results in maximum dampness I hear the squeezings call my name, T G I F :p :pSPTColorado01-05-2007
The only water pump I remember was up at Mantle Lake...and we thought it was a blast to play with it when we went there for school picnics. I am supposing the fun would be substancially less if the pumping was required and necessary. And I tried that spinning thing with the horse pail......once. Apparently there is a minimal speed requirement that must be met......KBB01-05-2007
Guest You mean ... again? SPT Yes..I done the "water bucket wind" and also the "potato on the end of a stick" throw. That last one could get a potato to go from Campbell's house clear down to the siding. Pete Campbell could do the same thing throwing underhanded without a stick.Bobby C.01-05-2007
Here ya go guess it's been a while..but do any of you remember theseJHTACOMA01-05-2007
Speaking of carrying water Who recalls when the primary source of water was the pump in the dooryard? I recall my uncle teaching me how to swing the pail round in a big circle, turning it upside down, over my head and not spill a drop, didn’t make carrying water any more fun though.SPTColorado01-05-2007
Someone's been been into the corn squeezings.Guest01-05-2007
Re posters... Them younger people have to work for a living. No time for this stuff. Chorus I gotta chop wood I gotta carry water Hold my boy and respect my daughter And when I take my rest Ill know I did the best I could.. Chop wood Fight Wars Plant food Sell stuff Mow the grass And..oh yeah Carry water. YeeeHaw!Bobby C.01-05-2007
I was born in 1953 and yes sometimes people do not respond, I think we laugh and move on, but I've always seen if a direct question of someone is asked that they or someone responds - they are a great bunch on here - yes we do have some older ones :rolleyes: and they sure are a smart lot! We have over 2 feet of snow now - I know your getting it in CO hard, but it has been furious here for three days!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-05-2007
Not counting the Webmaster....is there anyone who is UNDER the age of 60 that comes in here? Ive seen numerous people who were born after the 40's-50's in here signing the guestbook but rarely ever get a reply or even a response.... :-(GuestMaine01-05-2007
Forgot....WWVA went 90% talk radio in 1997 or thereaboutsGuestSW Miassouri01-05-2007
Re' WAGM call letters. There was a contest to determine the call sign. Anyone recall who won and what the prize was? Since we were on the edge of town and w/o electric the evening was the only time we listened. Had to have that big battery charged every week for the Atwater Kent, or no radio. My parents also listened to WWVA, with the proper weather and radio I can occasionally pick it up on the west side of the Mississippi. Not as clear as in PI though.GuestSW Missouri01-05-2007
Me & the Texans went to the Opry last sat nite..very good show. That Jeff Bates reminded me of Conway Twitty. That is what I heard in his voice and performance. I love the Opry, but I liked country music before I moved here. The lyrics are true-to-life stories.pac01-05-2007
Bobby C. I had forgotten all about staying up late to listen to the radio stations out of Boston. That was so cool back “in them old days,” if you were lucky and got get good reception you knew the next great songs and groups before all the other kids. You are correct, some of us, after careful observation I have determined that a few of us are way-less modified than “the others” as well. :eek: :eek:SPTBlizzard like again Colorado01-05-2007
If you enjoy going into the past then check this out.Be sure to scroll down and click on the banners. This brings back a lot of memories. http://oldfortyfives.com/Steve WeaverWestbrook,ME01-05-2007
I just cruised through eBay under Aroostook County, Maine, and saw a 45 record pressed in Bangor. The song was titled: Aroostook County Maine Potatoes. I beleive it was done by a Maine artist, but forgot it btwn there and here. Mona, you are not the only one with memory problems! :Ddaisymid-atlantic01-05-2007
BC Up around my neck of the woods we always tried to get WWVA in Wheeling W VA for country music. Stomping Tom Connors from over home just didnt cut it. ArchArch01-05-2007
SPT..you mean.."They are SOME of us." Some of us (like me) are just plain old modified monkeys. ;-) Early on ..WAGM radio wasn't much good for rock n' roll..we had to wait 'till nightime and try hard to get Ginsberg on WBZ Boston.Bobby C01-05-2007
Dan E, I believe your entry regarding the station's letters ... othewise, we would not all be enjoying Paul & Randy's pics so much. ;-)daisymid-atlantic01-05-2007
The original WAGM radio call letters stood for Wonderful Aroostook, Garden of Maine.Dan E01-05-2007
I was told many years ago that when WAGM TV first came to the County it meant We Ain't Got Much To View !!eyerunsaco01-05-2007
Rose, The call letters WEGP are still used for radio. The station is now located on the Houlton Rd. WAGM is used for television station only.JRCPI01-05-2007
The local news (Colorado Springs) showed actual photos of the “debris” impacting the earth in Wyoming. I got to see a small portion of it as my office has walls of glass and it’s always dark when I get to work. It was a beautiful sight. Waldo, I (the dummy) and another real computer geek used most of those earlier models of computers to translate and change documents and programs so that we could run our own code on the Army’s computers. Using a TRS-80 and some programs written by a genius we knew (he could do machine language programming at the key board) we were able to automate most of our staff functions in HQ. All very forbidden now! The aliens are real, they are us! :D :D :DSPTColorado01-04-2007
Does anyone know if the radio call letters WEGP and WAGM are still used in Presque Isle?RoseND01-04-2007
KBB, Now that was funny! I'm sitting here giggling :D I thought you were going to tell us it was true!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Ak01-04-2007
Huh! What happened to the picture? It was there when I previewed that previous note. Let's try it again.Waldo LVassalboro, ME01-04-2007
"A day late and a dollar short," -gotta' throw in a picture of the TI-994A computer to join those other models shown. Spent hundreds of hours at the keyboard learning BASIC programming and general computer use, which led to further training and a better job. The 99/4A and other models were quite the patience trainers, too. Remember transferring files via cassette tape? Computer, expansion system, printer, and a B&W TV monitor cost about $1500.Waldo LVassalboro, ME01-04-2007
Webmaster, Thakn you. You do have the right e mail.MonaEaston01-04-2007
KBB, thanks for the info....I'd always thought it unlikely that aliens advanced enough to reach Earth would be careless enough to hit a wrong button and crash in the desert, but who knows! But the births of those people you mentioned is enough to make me go Hmmmmmmm ;-) Here's an interesting one for all you UFO Buffs: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/illinois/chi-ap-il-ohare-sighting,0,5526147.storyWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-04-2007
(To save those from Googling to prove me wrong.... Yes, it's called humor.) Well, except for Gore. Webmaster: We can file this under "historical", can't we? :pKBB01-04-2007
Now that Arch has led me into the 21st century, for those who may be interested, here's the Tim Berners-Lee URL in a format you can recognize. http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/236/Dan E01-04-2007
O Mighty Webmaster, as I know you have an interest: You will recall that on July 8, 1947, witnesses claim an unidentified object with five aliens aboard crashed on a sheep and cattle ranch just outside Roswell, New Mexico. This is a well known incident that many say has long been covered up by the US Air Force and the Federal Government. However, you may NOT know that in the month of March 1948, roughly nine months after that historic day, Albert Arnold Gore, Jr, Hillary Rodham, John F. Kerry, Howard Dean, and Nancy Pelosi were born. I hope this clears up a lot of things that have been troubling you. :D The sightings today in The Springs? Round 2. ;-)KBB01-04-2007
Thanks, Arch. Duh!Dan E01-04-2007
Dan It is easy, all you have to do is click on Show legend under the smilies on the left when you are on the guestbook. Look for Url Hyperlinking. Follow along and Volia. ArchArch01-04-2007
Mona Blanchard, just letting you know I got your account set up but am not sure I have your correct email address. If you didn't get an account activation please email me. ThanksWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-04-2007
Debris It's that HAARP thing again..did the stuff look like pieces of burnt aluminum foil? Probably tried to create more bad weather and blew a circuit. :pBobby C.01-04-2007
The sunoco station pictures is the site of Hoffses Auto now. The last person that I know running it as a Sunoco was Archie Lafland.KBSPI01-04-2007
Judy H, I was lucky (if you consider being at work at 5:30 AM lucky) enough to be at work and had a clear view of the last of the “debris” you mentioned as it fell from the sky. Too bad I didn’t have a good camera, the lights were visible long and bright enough to get on film. It was a wonderful sightSPTColorado01-04-2007
We all are well behind the first place computer geeks, or more correctly Greeks. This is the ASTROLAVOS, found in a ship wreck dated to 87 BC, in 1901 by sponge divers. It’s the earliest known computer. Recently reconstructed it is able to predict astrological events with great accuracy.SPTColorado01-04-2007
Re 16277...If you want to hear about Tim Berners-Lee and the origin of the World Wide Web from horse's mouth, go here: http [colon] [slash] [slash] mitworld [dot] mit [dot] edu [slash] video [slash] 236 [slash] You'll have to replace the words with dots and slashes. Unlike Arch, I haven't figured out the work-around to get the Guestbook to accept the URL.Dan E01-04-2007
How wonderful you had her for 12 years and the world had her for 80 you have a great sense of humor and pride in Maine and Values so you smile girl! or Bobby will be working overtime to crack us all up! did you see on the news te unidentified debri that fell over Denver.. it must have been attracted to all that white fluffy stuffJudy H01-04-2007
I knew Yogi Berra had some good sayings, I just looked em up..thanks BC. Thing is, you know most of them, I didn't but I'm learning.pac01-04-2007
PAC.."If every day wuz simply perfect we wouldn't be able to appreciate a GOOD day if it bit us in the arse." YogiBobby C01-04-2007
Thank you Judy. THAT is so cute it almost made me cry. It is also that my best friend of 12 years died a week ago, she was healthy, had her 80th birthday on December 23rd. I gave her a birthday bear and one of her sons returned it to me yesterday..now it sits right in my car and rides w/me like she used to. :-)Pam C01-04-2007
PAC don't you dare cry you smile we all enjoy your notes on here you are a COUNTY girl it's just that darn diabetes you have sometimes it makes one moody and Tarred(tired) I know that word was in KC for a while and have relatives etc in Louisianna :-)Judy Hardy01-04-2007
Ya know, if it wasn't for some of my COM friends to check in with, I think I would just cry today... thanks Bobby C and Arch and all.pac01-04-2007
Yes ! Peanut Pelky used to hang out over at that Sunoco and one time he put that 260 proof high test in a guys Saab (the one you needed to add oil to)and forgot the oil. The caqr made it two blocks and froze up forever.Bobby C01-04-2007
PAC.. Actually in the early eighties it was a thing called BITNET Here are some seeds to start you down the path to some extremely tedious reading. Note that the Internet and the World Wide Web are not the same thing. the World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau in 1990. In 1989, while working at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), both men made proposals for hypertext systems. In 1990 they joined forces and wrote a joint proposal in which the term "World Wide Web" is used for the first time (originally without spaces). And in late 1990 and early 1991, Tim Berners-Lee wrote the first web browser. See also: who invented the World Wide Web?, What is the difference between the World Wide Web and the Internet? and See also Hobbes' Internet Timeline for another excellent history of the Internet which includes later important events. No Gores in sight Flyrod Now,,with that done..I think I'll click over and look at some of Paul's pictures. :-)Bobby C.01-04-2007
I remember a Sunoco station just south of Eddie's IGA. They had many blends of gasoline..... according to their pumps.RonMass.01-04-2007
PAC BC is telling it straight. The origins of the internet can be traced back to the 60s. B o T H ArchArch01-04-2007
I remember this station but cannot relate it to any streets and corners.GuestSW Missouri01-04-2007
Bion Blunt 16262 Remember Helen P----y St J--- St?GuestMid West01-04-2007
Jeeze you guys got me beat, I didnt get into computers until the middle 90s. My first computer was a Compaq 1.24Ghz. ArchArch01-04-2007
Bobby C..I didn't know the internet existed back in 1980. Did it really or are you just trying to psych us out again? I know, dum question, but I don't care -ha! I'm tarred today. :Dpac01-04-2007
SPT and Arch--I remember that at the time I was just happy it didn't involve keypunch cards. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-04-2007
My first computer, got it for attending a sales pitch for a pyramid scheme, had a lot of fun spending hours programming in BASIC so it could do, what most dummies like me could do with pencil and paper in one tenth of the time.SPTColorado01-04-2007
That should be Model and it was a 4mhz with expandable memory to 124k ArchArch01-04-2007
BC That is a Modle 4 with 2 disc drives and it retailed at $2999.00. RS stock # 26-1069 Word processing program was $249.95 and lite version was $139.95. I found an actual page from a Rat Shack catalogue with this info on it. I drank quite a few beers with a couple who were programmers for Tandy. I worked for the womans step Dad running a CB shop. B o T H ArchArch01-04-2007
..... AND we all know who's to blame for that!!! :rolleyes:FLYROD01-04-2007
Blazing fast "Pong" machine. Pricy little bugger too. Does anyone remember the cost? Later on, an Apple II setup was around $5000.00 A lot of money in today's $$. I was on the internet somewhere back around 1980 with a homebuilt pc. Mostly just gov. and edu. on. No google. Had to send out very carefully constructed querys cause replys came in by e-mail and you had to pay for each reply. I almost got divorced over one bill I got.Bobby C.01-04-2007
Bion Blunt..you taught at Cunningham, is that correct? 8th or 9th grade??..guest01-04-2007
this website/webcam helps me keep in touch with a place i loved to live. thank you for maintining this site. ;-)ann kossover-rayowmadeira beach01-04-2007
Greetings to allThe County folks.Bion BluntVirginia01-04-2007
Here's mine. Cutting edge digital equipment. Ms. Fairweather used to make me wear mittens during math tests.Bobby C.01-04-2007
Hey BC and I had computers in school, in fact here is a pic of the one I had. B o T H ArchArch01-03-2007
Richard Rand, nice to see you on the site. I still remember your 6th Grade Math class at Cunningham. As I recall, you had a state-of-the-art computer (Tandy?) that used to be very popular with the students! :DWebmasterPresque Isle, ME01-03-2007
Imagine that someone making money off the government, another case of tax dollars that flew the coop! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:SPTColorado01-03-2007
MMA must be a cash cow for the owners, I looked around after Daisy mentioned it and the MMA RR got $34M from the US govt. and got a split of $31M from the Canadians in govt. backed loans in 05. ArchArch01-03-2007
Daisy, Thanks for the info on the MMA. I had no idea. Familiar looking pics and logo on the MMA website. The Trains website has a table of contents for the current issue, but there are no links to the articles.Dan EArlington, MA01-03-2007
For those of you interested in railroads and what happens to 'fallen flags' (i.e., railroads that have gone out of business), the current issue of the magazine titled: Trains has an article about the fellow who purchased the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. I do not know if the magazine has a web site, where one could read the article, but it should be on most news stands. The company is still using the shape of the BARR logo, but with the name: Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railroad. FYIdaisymid-atlantic01-03-2007
Mitch--re:16248. The only snowmobiling right now is on the old railbeds/recreational trails. Most other trails have not been opened yet. Keep an eye on this site for updates! Judy and Arch--really like the photos--great stuff! :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-03-2007
Hey Arch, watch out for those 2 flakes (of snow that is)..btw, your pics on here are beautiful. Love em. Thanks. Actually, all the snow pics are nice. Thanks all.paccool sunny Nashville01-03-2007
Judy It is gonna have to get real cold fast for it to snow here. We are forcasted for a high close to 70f by Friday. The average temperature for the immediate area last year was 80.4f, global warming at its worst. ArchArch01-03-2007
another picture for you ArchJHardy01-03-2007
Re Bobby's #16194 And now......for the rest of the story. Mary Walker, who lives out here in Loveland, Colorado has had a humdinger of a week. Her posting on e-bay for snow from the two recent blizzards has netted her quite an attraction. Literally. She received over 60,000 hits on her item; a final $25 winning bid on a custom made snowball; .....and a marriage proposal. I am thinking this story begs closer inspection. This kind of entrepreneurship has the markings of someone with roots... in The County. ;-)KBB01-03-2007
I think we should have a web cam on Paul's place see him inventing all these gadgets and all the animals.. Paul you make me proud to be French ! Is there anything you cannot do! Arch be careful talking too much about snow down your way as Daisy says you all may get more than you bargain for.Judy HardyTacoma01-03-2007
Hi =) Happy New Year! Just wondering if there was any grooming being done in the area?? We are thinking about snowmobiling soon. Is anyone snowmobiling yet? I can't wait to get to the county!!!!! Thanks MichelleMitchMaine01-03-2007
Oh, be careful what you wish for with re: snow! ;-) I just watched a news report on Nebraska's last storm ... those folks are literally buried in it. I do not envy them ... especially the folks without heat who do not have an alternate heat source.daisymid-atlantic01-03-2007
re: Arch's photo 16237 - I've been in snow that deep before, haven't we all? I hope you get your wish Randy about getting enough show this winter to get out and play in it - I love it, but most Tennesseans don't - I think the kids do, but there are a lot of people living here who are not from TN. Even now I have more energy and feel like getting out and about b/c it's cold; I slow down during the hot summer months here.Pam C01-03-2007
I've been off-site for a while so this may be a dumb question, but has the Braden been sold and if so, what do the buyer(s) intend to do with it? I noticed that the for sale sign is no longer on the marquee.S.BlanchardNC01-03-2007
Bobby, yeah that was a work in progress project that took several years (8-9 years ago) to complete, raises and lowers electrically from the sled, Arch if you look close (1st pic) you'll see green hoses on the frame, those are anti-freeze lines running through a series of coolers/heaters to keep the snow sled motor from overheating, all aluminum construction and weights 85 lbs dry, I use this daily in the winter to maintain the runway/cross-country ski-trails out back..........Paul CyrP. Isle01-03-2007
Re: 16219 Hi, Neighbor! It is a great site, isn't it? I read it daily. Hi to Ginny.Charlotte GWashburn, ME01-02-2007
Paul I see one problem, no Heater! That reminds me of when we used to make our own trails to Squa Pan from Mapleton. We didnt think to make a drag, all we did was carry an axe and a machete. That was in the old days,1970-76.Arch01-02-2007
I did it again, we lived in Colby Siding.Mona01-02-2007
I'm about to let everyone know that I'm an old woman. Seeing that snow roller takes me back, way, way, back, the winter of 1939 and 40. We lived in Clby Siding ( outside of Caibou) I was in the second grade. The plows came only as far as Petersons store, we lived several house beyond that and our school was a couple miles farther , they had a huge snow roller pulled by hoses and that really packed the road down, oh, and my school bus was a house on a sled pulled by horses, Dick Graves gave me a nice photo of the horse drawn school bus. When I was telling my girls this when they were little, they asked me if I was here when the Mayflower came! Feels like it sometimes.Mona01-02-2007
Re Home made. Paul.. did you build that thing?Bobby C.01-02-2007
Arch--Great picture---Rolling the roads before there were snowplows. I'll bet Colorado can relate to that kinda wagon right now--don't-cha think? :-) Too bad they're keeping all of that fun to themselves. ;-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-02-2007
Hi Randy Naa I was just joking, I would like to see one of those JDs set up like that tho. Arch You could be doing it like this!!! :rolleyes:Arch01-02-2007
Hey Arch---I hope you know I didn't mean any offense by the stuck thing, but when it works like this, why change???? Photo is of last year at this time. :-) Send snow!Randy SmithPresque Isle01-02-2007
Just joined. I enjoy this site very much. When I as away form home it is great to be able to look at the web cam and see what is going on.MVCBlaine01-02-2007
Re: Holman Flanagin-- I went to Gouldville school with an Andrew Flanagin up until the third grade. He moved away the same time as another friend, Tim Chapman, and his family moved to North Dakota. His father Bob worked for Potato Service as well. I was just wondering if you were related to Andy?eyerunsaco01-02-2007
some of us use smaller homemade units.........Paul Cyr01-02-2007
Geez Arch, I dunno. That thing looks like it might get stuck! It might be better to put that on a potato planter. :-)Randy SmithPresque Isle01-02-2007
BC Randy needs one like this then there wouldnt be any problem with parts. ArchArch01-02-2007
Bobby--I really do like that "Trail Grinder" label. I'll think that one is gonna catch on quick! By the way---I thought getting older/retiring meant you didn't HAVE to make decisions anymore? Or is that just about when you are away from the reservation?Randy SmithPresque Isle01-02-2007
Randy Walmart?.. Don't you have a regular Trail Grinder supply store up there? I think I'm going to be forced to go to New York State this Winter anyway..My power to sway events has diminished in direct proportion to my advancing age. I'm gonna move onto a Indian Reservation where "Older" still gets to make the decisions.Bobby C.01-02-2007
Yes .. Like that..I guess they figger no self respecting Texan would be caught dead shooting at a banana.Bobby C .01-02-2007
Bobby C.--Not yet. Walmart didn't have a heated "objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear" replacement, so....... ;-) The one on your side is OK though.Randy SmithPresque Isle01-02-2007
I watched one of the best Larry King shows last night w/Jack Hanna and the animals - awesome! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.pac01-02-2007
Randy..Did you get the mirror fixed on this Trail Grinder ?Bobby C.01-02-2007
Oh, like this one eh! Probably would be cheaper. Arch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3hnh5qlELcArch01-02-2007
Arch The people I talked to here think that will be a "spy banana" and will be primarily used to monitor the Texas border.Bobby C.01-02-2007
Here is a laugh for everyone,it appears that it is something they are gonna try!!! Texans are something else Arch http://www.geostationarybananaovertexas.com/Arch01-01-2007
thanks Paul, I'll be excited for Spring ;-)Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-01-2007
R L Guernsey re 16210 Alice is taking a break, many of her friends are taking a snooze or have gone south for a few months, she'll be back in due time......Paul CyrP. Isle01-01-2007
Nice site.Tony SellarsSelkirk, NY01-01-2007
Mona and Julia, I also slid on many of the hills around Monsun Hill. Bull's Hill made a good toboggan slide, going down from near the top of the hill, across fields, across the Parson's Road and almost to the Aroostook River. I made my own ski trail up Bull's Hill and into the woods. Skiing back then was quite a bit like cross country skiing is today. Most sliding on Munson Hill was done on the road.RichardPresque Isle01-01-2007
Julia, You are right, it was Scotts, the mind doesn't work so well as we age!, But as I said I'm familar with Munson hill because of the family connection, thanks for jogging my memory.Mona01-01-2007
Hi Mona...I'm thinking you might have ventured straight across the river from the Crouseville Church and did your sliding either on Scott's Hill or a Bull Hill. Many of the Crouseville guys (Ike Brewer for sure), often came over and built a ski jump next to the Bugbee linefence. It would have been quite a trek to go down the AVR track, across the trestle to the Munson Hill. However, in those younger days, many things were more possible, right! C.juliaYarmouth01-01-2007
Holman, Any relation to Edna? We lived on Verone Street, the Blanchards. I knew Edna well. I think she went to school with my sister in law Alice Blanchard Winslow.MonaEaston01-01-2007
I was originaly from Preaque Isle, but was sent to Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1969 with my employer Potato Service of Preaue Isle, am now living in Cedartown Georgia. Get to Maine at least once a year. I have a brother living in Casco.Holman L. Flanagin Jr.Cedartown. Georgia01-01-2007
I meant to add that was in the mid to late 40's .Many, many years ago.Mona01-01-2007
When I was a teenager I was in the youth group at the Crouseville church we would cross the river on a nice clear night and slide or tobbogan on Munson Hill and go back to the parsonage for some good hot chocolate. My childrens great grandmother on their fathers side was aMunson and came from that farm.MonaEaston01-01-2007
Gerri - Less then innovative.GuestMid West01-01-2007
Happy New Year to all com'ers! Paul, Where is Alice? Does she go away for the winter? Surely you have winter guests she could share a meal with? Alot of snow here and down south of here, not much north!Rebecca Lunney GuernseyAnchorage, Alaska01-01-2007
Daisy, He worked for the AVR for more than 35 years as a station agent on Dyer Street, retiring around 1965. His name was Floyd P. RandRichard RandPresque Isle01-01-2007
Happy New Year Paula, Susan and families. Looks like PI had some snow.GuestClearwater Florida01-01-2007
Richard Rand, did your father work for AVR or BARR ?daisymid-atlantic01-01-2007
Nice to hear the name Munson Hill, which is about 5 miles from PI on the Parsons Road. Herbie used to say "All off for Munson Hill" on the electric trolly as it was about to go onto the AVR trestle. Anybody who remembers the name Munson Hill has been around for a long time.Richard RandPresque Isle01-01-2007
Happy New Year to all from down underDave ThibodeauAdelaide South Australia01-01-2007
;-) :p :p :p :p :p :p :o :o :o :o :o :o :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: hows that?Gerri01-01-2007
I'm with CJ, if you really want snow go to La Junta colorado, a nice farm town on the SE plains, they got 5 feet from this storm. I bet you can haul away all you want for free!!! :-) :-)SPTDeep Slush colorado01-01-2007