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Vandenberg air force base abutes the coast for a significant distance, and
time on Amtrak.

There are no public roads through here and I suspect one cannot approach the
coast by boat. The only way to see this section (lthe track runs within a
100 -300 feet from the water) is by Amtrak.

The sun is lowering in the Western sky. Deer, cyotes are free (no hunting),
and for the first time Amtrak has not stopped even once for a picture.

South of the missle sites (Vandenberg is ICBM) the tracks remain right along
the spectacular coast. Landscape is dotted with the (Getty) oil rigs
sitting just before the horizon.

Cabins, state parks, views…..

Pic is of Santa Barbara train station – very conveniently located to
downtown. Dinner order in progress. Passed on the Maine lobster.

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It is disgusting the state of our trains.

From Palo Alto to San Jose by Cal Trans. Tracks so bad (express) that I
could not read even with high powered readers. More shaking on this short
route than the total shaking across Canada or Japan or Europe. Terrible
state of our tracks.

Amtrak ride will be worse in terms of delays and tracks and on board
conveniences.

On the plus side, avoided flying and Amtrak makes bike travel pretty easy.
Even got a free box this time!

Looking forward to breakfast on the train – brought my own.

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Tom,
I had the same reaction!
Dee

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Plastic forks with a 2 pounder? That must have been fun… TK

On Jul 22, 2009, at 6:33 PM, Jeff Gray wrote:

> Goose Rocks area and Goose Rocks Beach. Camera pics of piping > plovers (Sharon's walk). Only 20 nesting pairs this year on the > coast of Maine. 8 fledges. Not a good year for the plovers. > Sharon spoke to Fish and Game.
>
> Ocean road leads out to the fishing village – lobster for dinner, > big ones at the "Clam House at Pier". Ocean road is where many fine > houses overlook the views and rocks and coastline. Spectacular old > Maine residences. Bushies live along here; we were not invited.
>
> Low rolling hills on charming small streets and numbered through ways.
>
> 2 pounder tonite at the chowder house on Porpoise Bay. Yumm. Then > some ice cream to wash it down.
>
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> <2009-07-22 13.19.20.jpg><2009-07-22 12.43.18.jpg><2009-07-22 > 12.43.11.jpg> rocks.jpg> plovers1> .jpg> >> <> Plovers2> .jpg>

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Goose Rocks area and Goose Rocks Beach. Camera pics of piping plovers
(Sharon's walk). Only 20 nesting pairs this year on the coast of Maine. 8
fledges. Not a good year for the plovers. Sharon spoke to Fish and Game.

Ocean road leads out to the fishing village – lobster for dinner, big ones
at the "Clam House at Pier". Ocean road is where many fine houses overlook
the views and rocks and coastline. Spectacular old Maine residences.
Bushies live along here; we were not invited.

Low rolling hills on charming small streets and numbered through ways.

2 pounder tonite at the chowder house on Porpoise Bay. Yumm. Then some ice
cream to wash it down.

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Re: Giganto lobster. Who's about to eat whom?

Dee

—–Original Message—–
From: Jeff Gray
Sent: Jul 21, 2009 5:28 PM
To: sacking@netbox.com, vox <980286c3a15f1c66@moblog.vox.com>
Subject: BSMnM Kennebunk to Kittery and back

Well, we took the upgraded suite after all.  The river view is nice but the essential attraction was a working hot shower. 

Three pics of York Beach.  Some of the Maine coast beaches have building similar, just not as grand in scope, as Cap May (see previous trips)

Two pics are of my now favorite bakery.  One can order online from them.  "When Pigs Fly".  Another of the Maine family owned businesses.  Discussed the shipping process with the owner.  Has been thought through properly it seems.

The final shot is of a 2.5 pounder we shared for dinner.  Discussion with dinner staff at more than one place has led to the following data: size  sold, meat inside

1.25 #     3 oz.

1.5#        5.25 oz

2 #          8 oz

2,5#        8-10 oz

Use these numbers judiciously. 

Very wet ride to breakfast somewhere on Route 1 at EggsandI.  Claimed to be the best in Maine.  Good but not that great.

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Well, we took the upgraded suite after all. The river view is nice but the
essential attraction was a working hot shower.

Three pics of York Beach. Some of the Maine coast beaches have building
similar, just not as grand in scope, as Cap May (see previous trips)

Two pics are of my now favorite bakery. One can order online from them.
"When Pigs Fly". Another of the Maine family owned businesses. Discussed
the shipping process with the owner. Has been thought through properly it
seems.

The final shot is of a 2.5 pounder we shared for dinner. Discussion with
dinner staff at more than one place has led to the following data: size
sold, meat inside

1.25 # 3 oz.

1.5# 5.25 oz

2 # 8 oz

2,5# 8-10 oz

Use these numbers judiciously.

Very wet ride to breakfast somewhere on Route 1 at EggsandI. Claimed to be
the best in Maine. Good but not that great.

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Wow–what a lobster.  Is that the one that ate New York?

How 'bout lobster stuffed with blueberries?

Dee

—–Original Message—–
From: Jeff Gray
Sent: Jul 20, 2009 9:59 PM
To: sacking@netbox.com, vox <980286c3a15f1c66@moblog.vox.com>
Subject: BSMnM Kennebunkport walks rides food

Fresh hand picked Maine field blueberries as desert after lobster dinner (yes again, it is almost perfect food according to the Maine Lobster Association Marketing Board).

The blueberries are addictive and will not last the evening.

Sat for a while and contemplated the river here.  Reading  and alternative history of Hinduism after just finishing Destiny Disturbed (History of past 1500 years from the point of view of the Muslim world;  very highly recommended).

Walks and bike rides – good beaches, but not as good as Jones Beach or Brighten in NYC -  another great day.

For Michelle and those tracking accommodations.  Pointed out the management  the  weaknesses of their  4 diamond place here.  Given and upgraded room, really a large suite.  Likely we will turn it down  as we like the current room better. 

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Fresh hand picked Maine field blueberries as desert after lobster dinner
(yes again, it is almost perfect food according to the Maine Lobster
Association Marketing Board).

The blueberries are addictive and will not last the evening.

Sat for a while and contemplated the river here. Reading and alternative
history of Hinduism after just finishing Destiny Disturbed (History of past
1500 years from the point of view of the Muslim world; very highly
recommended).

Walks and bike rides – good beaches, but not as good as Jones Beach or
Brighten in NYC – another great day.

For Michelle and those tracking accommodations. Pointed out the management
the weaknesses of their 4 diamond place here. Given and upgraded room,
really a large suite. Likely we will turn it down as we like the current
room better.

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