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Back Into the Frying Pan Bonnie Benedict
Dijon's Steak and Lobster House -
24 oktober 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We had planned to have dinner in the patio, but an impromptu storm moved us inside. Delicious meal and conversation.
ResenärWas that onion soup? John would LOVE that! Were those scallops? Yum. I had the BEST scallops on Isle of Palm.
2019-10-29Svara
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2019-10-29Svara
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Back Into the Frying Pan Bonnie Benedict
600 1st Avenue, Satellite Beach, FL
24 oktober 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We’ve nested into our Air B&B for the next few days. Grant, Judy, Dale and Carla arrive around midnight. Tim and Cindy are on the way to join us for dinner. So far, so good.
ResenärReally nice. You guys sure know how to pick 'em. Laurie
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A Very Special Commendation
11 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Once we got to security at the airport Brian and I were separated as I had TSA pre-check and he did not. As I was going through the security scanner, it beeped. LOUD! I came thru and made a comment about how I had forgotten to take off my fitness tracker. Perhaps that was what caused the machine to beep. The TSA agents said no that I had randomly been selected to have my electronics checked further. I told her I felt SO special and that maybe I should get a sticker. Well, one of the TSA agents walked over and gave me one.

As I was exiting the plane in Atlanta, one of the flight attendants said he didn’t realize that we had an air marshal on board. I had to tell him I was a JUNIOR marshal. Well, actually, I was a junior TSA officer. Apparently my imposing presence (must be from the 30 years in the classroom) led him to that conclusion. I did not bother to correct this assumption.Läs mer
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ResenärWell I’m sure you got everyone shaped up in no time.
2019-09-18Svara
Bonnie Benedict😂
2019-09-19Svara
ResenärI belatedly saw this post. That is a GREAT story. Laurie
2019-10-29Svara
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Duckfat
11 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.

We shared the duckfat fries with a sampler of different sauces and split a Cuban and Meatloaf sandwich. We also split the original Duckfat Vanilla gelato milkshake.

Go big and go home. Good thing we’ve been doing a lot of walking.Läs mer
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ResenärGotta try that! Sauces looked authentically Belgian!
2019-09-11Svara
Bonnie BenedictYou would know. Truffle ketchup, garlic aioli, curry, horseradish, and ? Delish. And the milkshake was to die for.
2019-09-12Svara
What a great birthday trip!! LT
2019-09-12Svara
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Timberwind
11 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After lingering for a while over breakfast at our B&B, we headed out to make the most of our last afternoon in Portland. First we hit the water on Timberland, a schooner built in 1931.

The Portland Schooner Company describes the outing as “A two-hour sail on Casco Bay, the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Maine coast, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds and the rugged coastline”

It was a beautiful trip. Nobody narrating but made themselves available for questions. Enjoyed the wind in our face and the sound of the sails flapping in the breeze.

There was also a little jaw flapping by a gal named Michele from Long Island, NY, who befriended us. Her partner Marty stayed back on the cruise ship to read. (He is a librarian.) the woman loves cruising and has been on 156 cruises since 1981. 😳Läs mer
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ResenärYou find the coolest things to do! Did you use a book?
2019-09-11Svara
And the Captain of the ship was nice to look at too! Would love to go on the ship. LT
2019-09-12Svara
Bonnie BenedictWe didn’t use a book. There was a thread about Maine and New Hampshire on the Brew Board Brian is on. Got a lot of ideas from there and from just searching on the Internet. and the captain was a nice little piece of eye candy.
2019-09-12Svara
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Emilitsa
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Another B&B host recommended restaurant. Emilitsa is a traditional Greek restaurant located in the arts district in Portland, Maine.
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Nice. Yum. LT
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Portland Observatory
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The Portland Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody to serve as a communication station for Portland Harbor. Portland Observatory was one of the earliest marine signal stations in the United States, and it is the last known to survive. The Observatory's location on Munjoy Hill gave it a clear view of vessels approaching Portland Harbor. The Observatory contributed to the prosperity of Portland Harbor as a vital center of maritime commerce during the "Golden Age of Sail."Läs mer
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Otto Pizza
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Lunch after trekking 5 miles. Recommended by our innkeeper. Goat cheese, spinach and peppadew peppers on the thinnest, crispest crust. Amazing!
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That pizza looks delish!!! LT
2019-09-11Svara
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Portland Head Lighthouse
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
On our last trip, the weather was rainy, windy and moody. Today we enjoyed the lighthouse in a crisp, sunny day. Both were wonderful.

Portland Head Light, is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor, which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine.Läs mer
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Resenär Great photo!
2019-09-10Svara
Bonnie Benedict Hard to take a bad photo of this. It’s very majestic. But it also has to do with the fact that Brian took the photo 😀
2019-09-10Svara
You gave me a lighthouse ornament that I love. Was it this one? LT
2019-09-11Svara
Bonnie BenedictYes! This was the lighthouse! It’s magnificent.
2019-09-11Svara
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P. Baxter Pet Cemetary
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Governor Baxter was a well-known dog lover and breeder of Irish setters. When his dogs (14 of them) and his horse (named Jerry Roan) passed away, they were all buried at Mackworth Island. This area of the island was protected when the island was turned into a state park so you can still visit the sites of Governor Baxter's beloved pets when you visit Mackworth Island.Läs mer
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Macworth Island Community Village
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Resenär!!🧚‍♀️
2019-09-10Svara
Cool. LT
2019-09-11Svara
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Macworth Island State Park
10 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A walk recommended by our innkeeper. Glorious scenery, dogs galore and an incredibly beautiful day. ❤️

Mackworth,Island is an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to Falmouth by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River. This proximity to Portland and the Presumpscot accounts for the unique blend of human and natural history that has shaped Mackworth Island. While human influence has greatly altered the natural environment, there is much to be enjoyed and preserved. The 1.25 mile trail that encircles the island takes about an hour to complete at a leisurely pace and visitors are treated to stunning views of Casco Bay and Portland. Along the way, stop to watch boats and ferries motor though the Atlantic waters while seagulls, osprey and shorebirds glide overhead as they search for food.

In 1946, Governor Percival Proctor Baxter donated Mackworth Island to the State of Maine to be used for state public purposes and "as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds."

In 1946, Governor Percival Proctor Baxter donated Mackworth Island to the State of Maine to be used for state public purposes and "as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds."Läs mer
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You have definitely earned your steps this trip. LT
2019-09-11Svara
Bonnie BenedictNo kidding. It’s been really great to have so many beautiful places to walk to. Portland is a very walkable town from where our B&B is located.
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Central Provisions
9 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A small plates/craft cocktail restaurant recommended by our inn keeper. Yum, yum, yum!
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ResenärHey ... how are you doing the captions on the photos?
2019-09-09Svara
Resenär Double yum. What is it?
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie Benedict That’s the corpse reviver. But a bourbon based one.
2019-09-09Svara
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Morrill Mansion B&B
9 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
En route to Portland we realized that we had booked a hotel for the next two nights in Portland, OREGON instead of Maine. Eeeeeeeek!

After canceling our reservation (with a little sweet talking on Brian’s part to waive any penalty for it being at such notice), we scrambled to find a spot.

Brian ended up finding an opening in a lovely B&B the Morrill Mansion. Since we were booking at the last minute we got a reduced rate, the “baked bean” special. Why was it given the moniker “baked bean” you ask ? Well as it turns out this
1800's era Italianate mansion was once the private home of Charles Morrill, the co-founder of B&M beans.

Now that we’ve settled in we’re going to head out and take a nice walk to a recommended dinner spot.Läs mer
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ResenärPhew! CLOSE one. Could happen to anyone. But YIPES!
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictIf I hadn’t been plugging in the address to our trip route, we’d have been oblivious until we got to Portland. We dodged the bullet for sure. Phew!
2019-09-09Svara
ResenärEeeeeeek!
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L.L. Bean
9 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Felt like we couldn’t come to Maine, and not go to the L. L. Bean store in Freeport Maine. However, having been 10 years since our last visit, we come to find out that it is now the L. L. Bean “compound.” They even have a site map. 😳

We perused some walking sticks which were wanting for our hikes and made sure to see “The Final Charge” taxidermy moose as well as the Bootmobile before heading on to Portland.Läs mer
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ResenärGood grief! How intimidating.
2019-09-09Svara
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Water Street Kitchen and Bar
9 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Stopped in Wiscasett for lunch. We ate her the last time when it was Le Garage which had a 40 year run. Brian had a burger and I had a bowl of bean soup and bread. Share a piece of apple blueberry purple with ice cream for dessert.Läs mer
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Pie. MAJOR drool factor. LT
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictIt was pretty tasty.
2019-09-09Svara
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Breakfast
9 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Only at the Hartstone Inn do you order your breakfast and get a complimentary first course. Today it was a baked pear ona thin slice of pistachio pound cake with a drizzle of creme anglaise. Brian had the poached eggs with a red pepper cream sauce. I had the Maine blueberry cream cheese skillet pancake with cumin dusted bacon. Off to walk Camden before checking out and exploring and meandering our way back to Portland.Läs mer
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Bonnie, your breakfast had a high drool factor. Gu
2019-09-09Svara
Guess we’ll have to visit again. LT
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictMom would’ve loved the skillet pancake. And I loved the way the skillet kept the pancake warm all the way to the almost let bite.
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictWith US! We’d love to go sometime when there’s snow on the ground.
2019-09-09Svara
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Birthday Dinner
8 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I can think of no better place to for my birthday dinner than the Hartstone Inn. When Brian and I first visited here, it was for a culinary vacation and we spent the day in the kitchen with the chef preparing the evening’s meal. Tonight, we just enjoy the fruits of everyone else’s labor. It’s s three course dinner and we get to choose what we’d like for each course from a chefs menu. Can you say yum.Läs mer
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I love that place. The menu rocks.
2019-09-09Svara
LT
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictSo, SO good. And the plating is beautiful too, without being fussy. Loved everything we had there.
2019-09-09Svara
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Happy Hour The Sequel
8 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Once back from Rockland, we soaked for a bit in the jacuzzi tub before freshening up and heading back out for the inn’s happy hour. Although I was tempted by the blueberry gin fizz, I decided to go with the Cranberry-Limoncello Martini again. Why tempt fate. The appetizer was a lobster quiche. Brian enjoyed both of them.Läs mer
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ResenärMmm-mmm-MMMM!
2019-09-08Svara
Perfect happy hour and soak. LT
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The Lobster Shack
8 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Needed a wee bite to tide us over to dinner. Headed to Rockland to the Lobster Shack, a very charming outdoor eatery. I got a yummy bowl of split pea soup with cornbread and Brian got the “Can’t come to Maine and not have at least one” lobster roll. It came with cole slaw, chips and dilly green beans.Läs mer
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Resenär Great photo.
2019-09-08Svara
Resenär Did it have mayo? Looks like it had mayo. I know it may not be authentic, but I Lomé mine with mayo!
2019-09-08Svara
Resenär LIKE mine ...
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Maiden Cliff Trail
8 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Beautiful 3 mile (ish) hike to the cliffs overlooking Lake Megunticook. A well marked trail with lots of steep climbs and scrambles over outcroppings but the payoff at the overlook was well worth the effort. We took the Scenic Overlook Trail loop on the way back which took us over even MORE climbs and scrambles, but as before, stunning views all around.Läs mer
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Resenär What a handsome couple.
2019-09-08Svara
Great photos of the scenery and of you both. LT
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictIt was indescribably peaceful and beautiful up there. But the hike was challenging.
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40 Paper
7 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
With only a snack for lunch we’re starving. Headed to an Italian restaurant recommended by our inn for dinner as the church across the street chimes the hour.

FROM 40 PAPER
"We are a traditional Italian restaurant serving hand-made pasta, but our menu also features modern culinary influences from Spain, France and the surrounding Mediterranean countries. Our dining room is warm & intimate, but our spacious bar is one of the most popular in the area. We are both traditional & experimental; loud & quiet; fun & romantic."Läs mer
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“That’s-a spicey meatball! “Who doesn’t love Italian. LT
2019-09-08Svara
Bonnie BenedictIt’s actually an arancini. Rice and goat cheese fried to perfection.
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Even better. LT
2019-09-09Svara
Bonnie BenedictIt was. Would love to try making them myself sometime.
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Hartstone Inn Happy Hour
7 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Had a lovely drive from New Hampshire to Camden Maine. beautiful scenery. Got settled into our hotel room, took a quick look around town and got back in time for the inn’s happy hour.

A delicious cranberry limoncello martini for me, Brian’s traditional martini for him and and a crostini with feta and balsamic. Brian’s with lobster. Mine without.

Sat next to a couple from Marietta who live not too far from Laurie and John. Small world.Läs mer
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We stayed there on your recommendation. Wonderful. LT
2019-09-08Svara
Marietta visitors?? It IS a small world!!! LT
2019-09-08Svara
Bonnie BenedictBest B&B EVER! Yes it is a small world. Met another couple today on the top of Mount Battie from Auburn, AL.
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Mount Washington Cog Railway
7 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
World’s first mountain climbing train. The original was a coal fueled steam train. The newer ones are bio-diesel. The coal fuel train only runs twice a day. Our train was bio-diesel. Trip took a total of three hours with an hour spent at the summit where we experienced “normal” weather conditions. 38 degrees with 20mph wind. The highest recorded wind speed was 231 mph.Läs mer
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Resenär Yipester!!! How cold WAS it there?
2019-09-07Svara
ResenärOoooooo... hardware! But where is the picture of the train? That’s ok, pictures of train tracks are hardware enough for me. Gordon
2019-09-07Svara
We drove to the top. Our photo was taken at the same spot. It was FREEZING and the wind was so strong I couldn’t stand upright. Great museum.
2019-09-08Svara
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Bretton Arms Inn Restaurant
6 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Cozy and intimate restaurant on the resort property. Best meal yet. Complete with an amuse bouche of breast with a palette cleansing berry sorbet and a chocolate pudding which was actually ganache on a graham cracker crust. To say we rolled out was an understatement.

They had a menu with wine pairings suggested. Also recommended was a Willamette Valley Winery Pinot Noir which was delicious.

Also, since it was my birthday dinner, they took a photo of the two of us, put it on a Bretton Arms Inn card which all the staff, including the chef, had signed. Nice touch!

“Lauded as one of the resort's most popular restaurants and one of the top rated in all of Omni Hotels & Resorts, the AAA Four Diamond Bretton Arms Dining Room serves breakfast and dinner seasonally. The dinner menu at the Arms uses the freshest and finest locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our creatively prepared traditional cuisine is complemented by cutting-edge techniques, allowing the quality of the ingredients to come out. Choose from the award-winning wine list, including more than 40 selections available by the glass”Läs mer
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ResenärMan, when I looked at that filet I actually smelled it.
2019-09-06Svara
Bonnie BenedictIt was really tasty. Served with a romesco sauce. Mmmmm
2019-09-06Svara
ResenärAnd finally, a dessert!
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To each his own...
6 september 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After lunch, we took a 3 mile hike which followed the river. After returning I headed to the spa and enjoyed an hour and 40 minute hot stone massage which was pure bliss, while Brian lazed in the hot tub.

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“This 1 hour and 40 minute massage combines the powerful earth elements of wood and stone. Your massage therapist will use a combination of Mu-Xing therapy and Hot Stone Massage to bring you to the highest level of relaxation and relief from stress and tension. Let the warmth encompass you as you enjoy this blissful treatment.”Läs mer
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ResenärExtreme pampering!
2019-09-06Svara
You really know how to do a Happy Birthday retreat!! LT
2019-09-07Svara
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