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Flood damage be damned – Visit Vermont this fall
We visited southeast and central Vermont a week after devastating flooding in August – and had a wonderful time, staying in the lovely village of Grafton and visiting towns including Bennington, Woodstock, Putney and Bellows Falls. Sure there were inconveniences … Continue reading
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From Vermont to Water Mill NY just like that
As a midwesterner – this is what I love about the east coast. Within four hours we went from rural Vermont to the beach in the Hamptons. I woke up this morning in an 19th century inn in Grafton Vermont, … Continue reading
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Flooding be damned – on the road in Vermont
Just a quick post because time is limited but suffice to say that despite rain and heavily damaged roads from flooding we made it safely to both Williamstown, Mass and Grafton, Vermont. Lovely places both and much to share….later. We … Continue reading
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No signs – yet – of Irene in NYC
NYC seemed quiet and remarkably unscathed by Irene when I arrived on the upper west side last night. But judging from friend’s accounts and the newspapers, there is damage all around us including bad flooding in Paterson N.J. (my son … Continue reading
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Off to the east coast – and not sure what to expect post-irene
Our ramble around the East Coast begins today and surprisingly, post-Irene we’re more uncertain about what awaits us inland than on the coast. NYC should be fine – and Williamstown, Mass. too. Vermont is the biggest issue although we’ve heard … Continue reading
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Getting to Grafton Vermont – this just in!
We just got encouraging word from Grafton Vt. about traveling there next week. Granted we may have to go a round-about way (since we were hoping to take Route 7 from Williamstown, Mass) but still…good to know there is a … Continue reading
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You go Vermont! Picking up the pieces after Irene.
News reports today suggest that Vermonters are working hard – with considerable help from friends/government – to recover from the devastation caused by Irene which is good news on many fronts, primarily of course for Vermonters, especially those living in … Continue reading
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Vermonters please advise: Think we can get to Grafton next week?
Of all the places we’re going on our east coast trip next week, I never thought Vermont would be the one most affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene but that seems to be the case. There are heartbreaking videos online of … Continue reading
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Where to stay in Manchester Vt and eat in Bristol Vt.
A friend in-the-know emails this lodging recommendation for Manchester: The Palmer House, upscale motel for about $150 a night. Large rooms and beautifully maintained grounds make for a comfortable stay. She also recommends Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin … Continue reading
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Finally picking an inn to stay at in Vermont!
After reading up on lots of inns in southern Vermont, we finally picked the Old Tavern Inn in Grafton (after I found a less expensive room than was listed online). Very hard call but I think Grafton will be the … Continue reading
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