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Would You Drive 2,500 Miles for Dinner?

By Mary Yonkers

Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

August 19, 2015 04:03 AM

Well, let's hit the road and begin the journey . . .

Yes, Dave & I drove 2512 miles for Maine lobster, but along the way we had several wonderful dinners with family members and friends.

Here are a few photos taken on our two week vacation through New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine & New Brunswick Canada and finally HOME.

Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Height of Land, Maine

Looking over Mooselookmeguntic Lake & Toothaker Island

Family members own 20 acres on Toothaker Island, accessible only by boat after driving ten miles on dirt road.

LP sunset

Peaceful dinner with family at sunset in the Adirondack Mountains

Dave resting

Dave is sitting on rock in shade while Mary completes one of several hikes

Eagle

Look up . . . eagle in center of tree

We spotted eagle from our friends' boat while cruising through numerous feeder streams of St. John River in New Brunswick, Canada.

Dave Mary New Brunswick Canada

Cruising on Kennebecasis River, New Brunswick/Canada

We spent three wonderful days at home of our Canadian friends, Rod & Sandy Ritchie, who we met 7 years ago on Bahama cruise. They visited our home in Erie, PA several years ago. Rod & Sandy met us in Montreal two years ago and finally we made the trip to their home in New Brunswick, Canada.

Buck

Three bucks got Dave's attention

Archers on the Pier

Lobster dinner at Archer's on the Pier was worth every mile.

Yes, every 2,512 miles!!!

Would You Drive 2,500 Miles for Dinner?

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Mary -- I can see why the answer to your question is a resounding YES! Thanks for sharing your adventure through your photos.

Aug 20, 2015 09:43 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Mary - so dinner was just the ending event. I say whatever excuse you need to take such a great trip , go for it.

Aug 20, 2015 11:40 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Well worth the trip Mary! Absolutely beautiful photos, I would absolutely drive over 2000 miles for whatever it is I am longing for..even if it's just a drive!

Aug 20, 2015 11:47 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I would rather fly but I would drive from Oklahoma City to Vancouver to eat at Tojo's Sushi Bar.

Aug 21, 2015 12:12 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Shirley Coomer

Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ

Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

Great pictures and a great trip! Thank-you for sharing. You had me at Lobster!!

Aug 21, 2015 12:30 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert

Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Now that's an awesome vacation! I would have enjoyed every minute of it as you did! I'm not a seafood fan but when in Maine...!

Aug 21, 2015 12:34 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I so enjoy a pleasant ride as the scenery is so captivating and diverse. That was a big loop you drove, and hopefully the fresh Maine lobster didn't disappoint.

Aug 21, 2015 12:37 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your travels and your photographs.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend!

Aug 21, 2015 02:02 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Mary- I love road trips! And, yes, for a delicious Maine lobster... I probably would do that drive!

Aug 21, 2015 03:11 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Yes I would travel that far for dinner with that kind of scenery and some friendly places to stop along the way. Thanks for sharing your pictures, Mary. I really enjoyed them.

Aug 21, 2015 07:02 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate

Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR

Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Looks like a great trip.
Mel

Aug 21, 2015 07:56 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Evelyn Johnston My hubby, Dave, was so excited to see this buck and two more in same neighborhood.

Aug 21, 2015 11:24 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Absolutely, Larry Johnston We had several wonderful meals with family in Corning/NY, Maine & the Adirondack mts of New York and friends in Canada.

The lobster dinner in Rockland, Maine was just Dave & I.

Aug 21, 2015 11:27 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Glad you could come along via ActiveRain. Good to see you.

Aug 21, 2015 11:28 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Michael Jacobs Our lobster dinner was outstanding.

Grant Schneider Agree!

Beth Atalay Each area has its signature food. In Maine it is lobster so we just had to order it.

Aug 21, 2015 11:37 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Joe Pryor Oklahoma to Vancouver is long trip. Enjoy Tojo's sushi Bar.

Shirley Coomer Thanks.

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert Yes, we had great time.

Ed Silva The lobster was outstanding!!! Well worthe every mile.

Aug 21, 2015 11:40 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Roy Kelley Enjoy your weekend as well.

Kathy Streib We love road trips, but now we are happy to be home. Good memories.

Debbie Laity I have enjoyed your photos of western slope, too.

Gretchen & Mel Ahrens Yes, we had a wonderful trip

Aug 21, 2015 11:44 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Mary that is one of the few thing I miss from the East Coast....Main Lobster is the best and in Boston I was buying them for $5.99 a pound in the good old days.... Sounds like you guys had fun, Endre

Aug 21, 2015 03:00 PM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

So much fun, Endre Barath, Jr., we might do it again next summer or fall.

Aug 21, 2015 08:41 PM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Mary Yonkers Your photos are stunning! This trip sounds perfect to me: family, friends, breathtaking scenery, and LOBSTER!

Aug 23, 2015 02:47 PM

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