Comments for Travels with Hilary http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com Maine Travel Maven and More Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:44:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Christmas at the Victoria Mansion by Sue Anne Hodges http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/christmas-at-the-victoria-mansion/#comment-2771 Sue Anne Hodges Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:44:31 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=1954#comment-2771 Hi Hilary, I love your blog, it really helps me keep up with what's going on all over Maine. I have posted some Bar Harbor happenings you might be interested in over on my blog http://sueannehodges.wordpress.com Hi Hilary,
I love your blog, it really helps me keep up with what’s going on all over Maine. I have posted some Bar Harbor happenings you might be interested in over on my blog http://sueannehodges.wordpress.com

]]> Comment on Preserving Maine’s coastal lands by bip http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/preserving-maines-coastal-lands/#comment-2769 bip Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:07:20 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=1913#comment-2769 Look, I'm familiar with the property and from a conservationist's perspective, I think its great to see this property stay undeveloped. Let's talk about some practical matters, however. Let us not lose sight that this ENTIRE property lies within Biddeford proper, and NOT Kennebunkport. While it seems that most of this support comes from the Kennebunkport side of the Little River, it is the City of Biddeford that will be affected. First off, the neighbors on granite point road will not appreciate the deluge of tourists who will now flock to this area and park on the narrow streets in front of their house. And let's not forget how Biddeford will be a big loser on the tax coffers when this property goes public. I have a hard time dealing with the fact that Kennebunkport residents get to enjoy property at the Biddeford taxpayer's expense. Look, I’m familiar with the property and from a conservationist’s perspective, I think its great to see this property stay undeveloped.

Let’s talk about some practical matters, however. Let us not lose sight that this ENTIRE property lies within Biddeford proper, and NOT Kennebunkport. While it seems that most of this support comes from the Kennebunkport side of the Little River, it is the City of Biddeford that will be affected. First off, the neighbors on granite point road will not appreciate the deluge of tourists who will now flock to this area and park on the narrow streets in front of their house.

And let’s not forget how Biddeford will be a big loser on the tax coffers when this property goes public. I have a hard time dealing with the fact that Kennebunkport residents get to enjoy property at the Biddeford taxpayer’s expense.

]]> Comment on Midweek steal at the Camden Harbour Inn by Hilary Nangle http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/midweek-steal-at-the-camden-harbour-inn/#comment-2767 Hilary Nangle Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:12:53 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=1980#comment-2767 Yes, you should go and convince them to replace those Belgian truffles with your truffles. Yes, you should go and convince them to replace those Belgian truffles with your truffles.

]]> Comment on Midweek steal at the Camden Harbour Inn by Dean http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/midweek-steal-at-the-camden-harbour-inn/#comment-2766 Dean Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:05:01 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=1980#comment-2766 Sounds like an amazing deal! See you in Camden-- Sounds like an amazing deal!
See you in Camden–

]]> Comment on Favorite Places: Nervous Nellie’s by Speaking of the holidays… « Travels with Hilary http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/favorite-places-nervous-nellies/#comment-2761 Speaking of the holidays… « Travels with Hilary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:40:15 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=186#comment-2761 [...] • Maine wildflower honey • Joan’s scones (same ones sold in the cafe) • cornmeal griddle cakes • Maine maple syrup (the best) It also sells: • teas ad coffees • kitchen goodies • bird houses (one-of-a-kind crafted from recycled wood and salvage) • float rope doormats (same rope lobstermen use to hall and tether traps) • locally made folk art ornaments • books • Maine balsam pillows • pottery • Peter’s Nervous Nellie’s books (episodes 1–6) and posters. And, of course, gift boxes. Truly, you could find something for just about everyone on your holiday list here. And be sure to add it to your must visit list for the next time you’re in Maine. For more on this special place, see my previous posting. [...] [...] • Maine wildflower honey • Joan’s scones (same ones sold in the cafe) • cornmeal griddle cakes • Maine maple syrup (the best) It also sells: • teas ad coffees • kitchen goodies • bird houses (one-of-a-kind crafted from recycled wood and salvage) • float rope doormats (same rope lobstermen use to hall and tether traps) • locally made folk art ornaments • books • Maine balsam pillows • pottery • Peter’s Nervous Nellie’s books (episodes 1–6) and posters. And, of course, gift boxes. Truly, you could find something for just about everyone on your holiday list here. And be sure to add it to your must visit list for the next time you’re in Maine. For more on this special place, see my previous posting. [...]

]]> Comment on Boothbay Harbor: Chews News & More by Hilary Nangle http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/boothbay-harbor-chews-news-more/#comment-2760 Hilary Nangle Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:50:23 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2760 Of course I went, but that post was from June 2008, so I can't remember the details at this point. It had been one of my favorite places in BBH, but I didn't have a good meal, and when I asked around, locals reported similar experiences. I didn't go this season, but I'll give in another try next spring or summer. Of course I went, but that post was from June 2008, so I can’t remember the details at this point. It had been one of my favorite places in BBH, but I didn’t have a good meal, and when I asked around, locals reported similar experiences. I didn’t go this season, but I’ll give in another try next spring or summer.

]]> Comment on Schoodic’s Ocean Wood Campground in Limbo by Gerri Lilly http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/schoodics-ocean-wood-campground-in-limbo/#comment-2757 Gerri Lilly Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:37:49 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=875#comment-2757 We, too, have camped at Ocean Wood and enjoyed the beauty and quiet. We will miss it very much. Living in Florida, we are a long way off but if there is anything I can do to help keep this wonderful place "undeveloped", I would certainly try. We, too, have camped at Ocean Wood and enjoyed the beauty and quiet. We will miss it very much. Living in Florida, we are a long way off but if there is anything I can do to help keep this wonderful place “undeveloped”, I would certainly try.

]]> Comment on Boothbay Harbor: Chews News & More by Fred http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/boothbay-harbor-chews-news-more/#comment-2756 Fred Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:43:32 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-2756 So what did you find wrong with the Blue Moon Cafe? Did you actually go? So what did you find wrong with the Blue Moon Cafe? Did you actually go?

]]> Comment on Ski season, already? by Brian Kliewer http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/ski-season-already/#comment-2752 Brian Kliewer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:31:28 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=1906#comment-2752 WOW! I can't believe it. Time to go into hibernation, I guess. Sometimes I wish I could do that. WOW! I can’t believe it. Time to go into hibernation, I guess. Sometimes I wish I could do that.

]]> Comment on Schoodic’s Ocean Wood Campground in Limbo by Marian Barker http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/schoodics-ocean-wood-campground-in-limbo/#comment-2750 Marian Barker Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:13:05 +0000 http://hilarynangle.wordpress.com/?p=875#comment-2750 I am a "charter" member of the Ocean Wood Campground campers: discovered the campground in '87 and have camped there yearly ever since. I am part of a group of 12 others that met last night to brainstorm and perhaps create a movement to expose the plight of this precious piece of land. I was wondering if there are any other organized groups doing the same. I don't want to re-invent the wheel and we would be happy to partner and communicate with other like groups. Our pretense is "preservation" (of any type-we're realistic enough to know that keeping it a campground is a far reach). We are located approximately a 2 hr drive from Birch Harbor in MidCoast Maine. Would love to hear from any others out there that have either begun this process or have already started. We camped @ Ocean Wood over Halloween weekend and literally "closed the doors" on it's last day. Pretty emotional stuff but we are now rallying in the attempt to somehow prevent this unique area from seeing the "PRIVATE-NO TRESPASSING" signs going up! Hope to hear from some other Ocean Wood lovers. I am a “charter” member of the Ocean Wood Campground campers: discovered the campground in ‘87 and have camped there yearly ever since. I am part of a group of 12 others that met last night to brainstorm and perhaps create a movement to expose the plight of this precious piece of land. I was wondering if there are any other organized groups doing the same. I don’t want to re-invent the wheel and we would be happy to partner and communicate with other like groups. Our pretense is “preservation” (of any type-we’re realistic enough to know that keeping it a campground is a far reach). We are located approximately a 2 hr drive from Birch Harbor in MidCoast Maine. Would love to hear from any others out there that have either begun this process or have already started. We camped @ Ocean Wood over Halloween weekend and literally “closed the doors” on it’s last day. Pretty emotional stuff but we are now rallying in the attempt to somehow prevent this unique area from seeing the “PRIVATE-NO TRESPASSING” signs going up! Hope to hear from some other Ocean Wood lovers.

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