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Lifeafter70

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62. My husband at the time was in the Navy

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 03:31 PM

Jun 7

His ship was in Bath naval shipyard getting ready for deployment to Vietnam.
The winter was isolated. We drove up from New York in September, the fall colors were amazing. I still remember them over fifty years later.

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Who Has Even Been to Maine? [View all] MineralMan Jun 7 OP

I spent a year there, teaching College. :) eppur_se_muova Jun 7 #1

The Platner Embroglio...it's almost like someone with a vested interest in a GOP victory gamed the whole thing out. sop Jun 7 #2

Ya think? MineralMan Jun 7 #4

I don't understand why the owners allow it questionseverything Jun 7 #11

You don't understand why EarlG Jun 7 #14

Of course we are allowed to do that. MineralMan Jun 7 #16

No. It seems to be against the DU Rules Du916 Jun 7 #90

During primary races, the rules are MineralMan Jun 7 #91

He is running 70-10, the only other serious contender ran out of money weeks ago questionseverything Jun 7 #17

It would be nice if both strengths and weaknesses were dicussed. RandomNumbers Jun 7 #25

Technically, do these types of threads belong in 'The Way Forward' forum? True Dough Jun 7 #35

There's no prohibition against these types of threads in GD -- yet EarlG Jun 7 #64

It's Thursday after, platner won decidedly and the same members are still at it questionseverything Jun 11 #97

Are they? EarlG Jun 11 #98

Politics, as has been said, ain't Tiddlywinks. ColoringFool Jun 7 #20

I have been to Maine. amerikat Jun 7 #3

Let's hope that people are smart enough to push back on an obvious ratfucking campaign. harumph Jun 7 #5

The volume of postings on DU calling out Platner as a "bad" candidate MineralMan Jun 7 #7

Is ratfucking defined as bringing up his own actions and words? EdmondDantes_ Jun 7 #9

It would be one thing if you and your cohorts pushed positive stories about the candidate you prefer questionseverything Jun 7 #13

If he is polling at 70%, then WTF are you worried about? LisaL Jun 7 #15

70% in the PRIMARY against the candidates some here seem to prefer RandomNumbers Jun 7 #19

I don't think what we are posting here is going to decide his odds of winning LisaL Jun 7 #21

It gives air to the smears. We shouldn't be doing that. RandomNumbers Jun 7 #30

Yes, it's random posters who are to blame for the candidate's shortcomings. LisaL Jun 7 #33

So weird he would MorbidButterflyTat Jun 7 #67

The hallmarks of an orchestrated smear to incite mob mentality. pat_k Jun 7 #42

I don't understand what you are trying to say rzemanfl Jun 7 #59

It's not bringing up his actions and words. AloeVera Jun 7 #70

When done against one of our own, sure. Plenty of people stuck their necks out to defend Swalwell and Cuomo... Lancero Jun 7 #93

I'd say the timing is pretty spot-on, for an Oppo campaign.... ColoringFool Jun 7 #23

One would think the republican oppo campaign would wait until after the primary. LisaL Jun 7 #24

Not if you're deathly afraid of the guy's policies and popularity. AloeVera Jun 7 #46

Actually passed my scuba certification test at York Beach. Ritabert Jun 7 #6

It's stunningly beautiful. Quiet Em Jun 7 #8

Thanks. I doubt I will be in that part of the country again MineralMan Jun 7 #18

It is a beautiful state peggysue2 Jun 7 #39

York Beach was the place we went during summer vacations as a kid. My grandparents rented a cottage. Vinca Jun 7 #10

York is pretty fascinating, historically. Scrivener7 Jun 7 #32

No! I'll have to check it out the next time I'm there. I haven't explored York at all beyond the beach. Vinca Jun 7 #36

Having fried clams tonight, ExtraGriz Jun 7 #48

To say I'm jealous is an understatement. Enjoy! Vinca Jun 7 #57

I've been there 4 times. VGNonly Jun 7 #12

The Knife Edge Trail VGNonly Jun 7 #58

Ran the Knife Edge when I was still spry. cachukis Jun 7 #69

Acadia National Park QueerDuck Jun 7 #22

agree llmart Jun 7 #61

Mainers are locals; peculiar about it. cachukis Jun 7 #26

Then clearly they couldn't care less about what we post here. LisaL Jun 7 #38

Pretty much. cachukis Jun 7 #40

A big YEP ExtraGriz Jun 7 #49

My child went to U of Maine, Machias. So far north, you could go southwest to get to Canada maxrandb Jun 7 #27

I Have, More Than A Few Times. That And Ten Bucks Still Won't..... ColoringFool Jun 7 #28

Anybody is eligible to opine on politics. LisaL Jun 7 #31

I have been to coastal Maine. Bath area. johnnyfins Jun 7 #29

I lived on Bailey Island outside of Bath in 69 and 70 Lifeafter70 Jun 7 #54

Lucky you. I was only there for two one week johnnyfins Jun 7 #60

My husband at the time was in the Navy Lifeafter70 Jun 7 #62

For a guy who keeps telling people to stay out of Maine's business... Iggo Jun 7 #34

Been to Maine? Squeaky41 Jun 7 #37

Seeing the puffins around Bar Harbor is worth the trip. Croney Jun 7 #41

I lived there as a child. piddyprints Jun 7 #43

No, but I've watched Murder She Wrote! MustLoveBeagles Jun 7 #44

The senate reign in Maine is plainly insane! Blue Owl Jun 7 #45

Many, Many times RockCreek Jun 7 #47

Grew up here... 2naSalit Jun 7 #50

We love Maine! My son went to college at Bates, in Lewiston, so we went often during his four years there. Raftergirl Jun 7 #51

I went to Bates for a while. Du916 Jun 7 #92

I know that. But, there has been a large influx of out of staters who have moved to Maine since Covid. Raftergirl Jun 8 #94

Been to Maine several times. badhair77 Jun 7 #52

As luck would have it, will be there tomorrow. ok_cpu Jun 7 #53

Spent a month there during a summer break. sarisataka Jun 7 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jun 7 #56

Been there twice. lostnfound Jun 7 #63

You should concern yourself with elections you vote in. nt LexVegas Jun 7 #65

And so I do. MineralMan Jun 10 #95

Been to Maine many many many times since I live in NE. Love the state. Can't wait for them to have a Dem Senator! Nanjeanne Jun 7 #66

Color tour on a bus, took us through Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts tavernier Jun 7 #68

Been to Maine? -misanthroptimist Jun 7 #71

The train from Nova Scotia and Nrw Brunswick to Quebec applegrove Jun 7 #72

I have! nt Cha Jun 7 #73

I have a good friend canetoad Jun 7 #74

Been There A Couple Times ProfessorGAC Jun 7 #75

I've never been to Maine RandySF Jun 7 #76

been there, done that.... markie Jun 7 #77

Several times, sailing oriented. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 7 #78

I have BaronChocula Jun 7 #79

As a child I went into New England mvd Jun 7 #80

Three times to Maine yellowdogintexas Jun 7 #81

A couple of times. mahina Jun 7 #82

I've been 5 times. LuckyCharms Jun 7 #83

Just once Shrek Jun 7 #84

I'll be in Portland Tuesday to see Les Claypool. PuraVidaDreamin Jun 7 #85

Is there any evidence that Maine actually exists? Renew Deal Jun 7 #86

Well, Canada keeps trying to tell me MineralMan Jun 7 #89

Way back....Family vacation.... Maybe our last one.. electric_blue68 Jun 7 #87

I've been there a few times Delarage Jun 7 #88

I watch "Maine Cabin Masters". Does that count? retread Jun 10 #96

Acadia National Park is beautiful, especially in the fall. LoveSucky Jun 11 #99