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Tuesday Travelogue-August 4th

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Tuesday Travelogue-August 4th

Welcome to the ongoing weekly series called Tuesday Travelogue. We are in our fifty-seventh week!  Each week, some ActiveRain bloggers are spotlighted to take us somewhere we may not have been on some kind of virtual travel (and it doesn't cost a dime!). Here is the purpose:

 

" to enjoy the ride"

"take a trip without even leaving the farm"

"expand your horizons"

"see through someone else's eyes"

  and hopefully much more!

 

 We are on our alphabetical trip across America. Today we will check out Rhode Island!

I had no idea that little Rhode Island had such a BIG blast until I read Ginny Gorman's localism post! It happened on a beach in Providence, RI...and I'll guarantee you this is not what you've ever seen or heard of on any beach you've been to!!

Victim of mystery explosion upset New England beach has reopened

We now head to a past MeetUp in East Greenwich RI...who knew there was so much going on in this little state? I didn't, did you?? They were hosting to honor Scott Hayes (from Texas) at Bistro 9 thanks to Ginny Gorman and George Suto, who wrote the post. Lots of recognizable faces here (except for Ed Silva who went undercover for the occasion). 

MeetUp with ActiveRain members in East Greenwich RI

Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Newport RI, that's the kind of localism post that gets my attention! Thank you, Allison Bernard! (The National Museum of American Illustration is just one place she suggests....)

Now Showing Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center

Well, I guess with Rhode Island it's about the PEOPLE and even though I'm showing a boat (as Karen Hurst explains about that in the beginning),

At Ease Silverton

this post is about those people that Karen (from Warwick, Rhode Island)  came to be close to in ActiveRain and her post is very thoughtful and thought-provoking. Nine years and lots of changes with ActiveRain!  She wrote this in April this year, just before Ben Kinney took over the helm, and it was featured. I would love to see her take on things now!

Please don't forget to comment on these blogposts and I hope that you enjoyed all of these virtual travels. Feel free to join our group:

Travelers in the Rain!

                                                                           

 

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Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

George Souto I didn't know it had become a Ruesday Travelogue!

Bob Crane as many states as I've been in, I don't think I got close to Rhode Island--and who knew about the luxury homes there? Not me!

Sharon Tara what kind of boat did you get? How far a drive is it from NH? Mansions, huh? Darn I missed those while perusing the posts. 

Well, Gary Woltal that sure puts Texas into perspective (a country unto its own).

I'm likin' that idea, Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker/Owner ! But mostly it's nice to have people stop by and appreciate the destinations we go on together.

 

Aug 04, 2015 09:34 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Beth Atalay so how are you going to get to go there soon?? (C'mon, fess up!)

Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert how does Joan know Ginny? BTW, love your new profile photo!

 

Aug 04, 2015 09:35 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Gayle it is called being spelling challenged ..... LOL

Aug 04, 2015 09:37 AM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!

Gayle you featured Rhode Island on a day that after severe storms this morning, most of us are still without power. I am typing on my phone and wanted to thank you. Be back soon

Aug 04, 2015 11:14 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

George Souto just ribbin' ya...

Karen Hurst how weird is THAT??? I am soooooooooooooo used to power outages that I have regular discussions with my buyers about back -up energy/heat. So sorry to hear about that and how kind of you to even take the time to respond! My "electric" thoughts are with you, fellow Ambassadoress!!

Aug 04, 2015 11:17 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Good info on RI, Gayle. I've never visited, or even passed through RI, but the fun meet-ups the Rainers have up there make it tempting.

Aug 04, 2015 01:04 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Gayle, R.I. is quite the scenic place!  Liz and I lived in the Newport area for about 9 months in 1985/6 and enjoyed our time there, although money was pretty tight back then!

Aug 04, 2015 01:14 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

I know, Mike Cooper I had no idea, RI was such a great gathering spot for ARers!

Liz and Bill Spear I wonder if a lot has changed since the 80s in Rhode Island? Why'd you land there??

Aug 04, 2015 02:25 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 yep, good memories of Scott Hayes 's visit where I met Kyle Reyes and Joe Petrowsky for the first time....

Aug 04, 2015 03:08 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gayle. Thanks for sharing the photo of the meet up, remember it well. My friend Kyle Reyes and I traveled to that one together.

Aug 04, 2015 06:27 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Gayle, It was my first duty stop after Annapolis graduation prior to heading to my first ship assignment.  9 months of additional training on how to be a surface ship officer, shipboard engineering and damage control.  Money was tight and the area was a bit on the expensive side (1985 and the rent for a house trailer was about $550/month and my base pay was only slightly above $1000/month at the time).  We ran a Sunday paper route together using our Fiero to bring in some extra cash :) 

Aug 04, 2015 09:11 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I wish I could just stare at the photos all day but duty calls...ugg...thanks!

Aug 04, 2015 11:58 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Praful Thakkar Joe Petrowsky our meetups are ALWAYS fun--even better than expected sometimes.

Liz and Bill Spear ahhhh young and stretching the budget, I remember it well! Thankfully you can look back and say that you don't have to do that paper route anymore.

Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 yes, I am moments away from doing paperwork for two new listings one of my least favorite jobs...I'm with ya, sista!

Aug 05, 2015 02:01 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

To answer your questions:

We got a 39' trawler. I absolutely LOVE the boat itself, but I'm terrified when we actually take it out. Not probably going to keep it very long.  I'm just not meant to be out on the water.

Newport is about 2 1/2 hours from my house.

The Mansions are amazing.  A nice get away weekend to go take the tours!

Aug 05, 2015 02:25 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 

Love traveling and really love being out on the ocean. Have tried to talk my wife into selling our home and buying an ocean worthy vessel but thus far no dice. lol

Aug 05, 2015 03:15 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Sharon Tara I LOVE the speed on the water! It's in my blood I guess, but meandering around in our pontoon like I did today with Fishhawk Lake friends for hours upon hours (aout 4 altogether til it got a bit too cold) was TREMENDOUSLY GOOD for all of us. We knoshed, we talked, laughed shared quiet gossip (voices DO travel on water!), the five of us had a total blast without the high-powered engine blast! 

Alan, maybe someday!

Aug 05, 2015 04:34 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi there girlfriend - what a wonderful trip you took us on today - Rhode Island beaches are really beautiful - I love Narragansett and yes Sharon Tara , Newport is jut lovely. Unfortunately smoking can cause all kind of havoc.  That being said, can't wait to experience Fishhawk Lake - in or out of the water.

Aug 06, 2015 04:03 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Joanna Cohlan the buyers may be ramping up for a quicker close than we first imagined. Larry's all for that! It could be in October, but we FINALLY have the boat running again, so I am HOPING AGAINST HOPE that you and George can do the Last Hurrah with me before I hand the keys over! 

Aug 06, 2015 03:18 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

No worries sweetie, your closing takes all precedence.  We will try to make our plans so that we see you on the first leg of the trip  but if it doesn't work out, we look forward to spending time with you wherever you live!  And of course, there are motels!

Aug 06, 2015 10:14 PM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Very cool edition of the Tuesday Travelogue Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 ... I've always wanted to go to Rhode Island. Thanks!

Aug 07, 2015 06:53 AM