Philadelphia is actually not too bad in the springtime. I found out when I stopped by in May. Oddly enough, I was invited back for a school reunion (let’s just say somewhere on or near or perhaps somehow affiliated with the U of P). Megan and I arrived in the evening, threw our stuff into a hotel room (got there by car), flagged a hack, and sped to campus. It was about dusk when we wandered around among the stone buildings and tall trees. With keen foresight, I suggested that we head to a bar, because I sensed a bit of tippling coming on. Things We’ve Done During Our JourneyNeedless to say, that evening wrapped up with a |
If you are old school you probably fancy Maine as “Vacationland” If you are a recent aficionado, then “The Way Life Should Be” is entirely appropriate. Either way, Maine will win you over with tons of lobster and a plethora of outdoor sights and activities for the visitor. |
So, here’s our version of the story.Since the Doc lives on Long Lake (about an hour northwest of Portland), we tend to spend a good deal of time here. Jimmy’s “house” is in the small town of Bridgton, and the property has a terrific view of the lake. He gets a lot of attention for the castle-style architecture of the house that he helped design and build. |