I'm a beach guy not a lake guy. When Mom loaded the station wagon up with the gang it was always off to Willard Beach. Leo's family loved Forest Lake in Gray, Maine and every once in awhile on a Sunday, I got invited. It was always great fun. In the heat of July and August, it was the best way to cool off. If spending four hours repeatedly jumping off the float didn't cool you off, there was no hope for you. Occasionally, I got invited mid-week to Vinnie's camp on Crescent Lake. It was fun for different reasons. We always stayed there for a few days and got to stay ovenight in bunks. The best part though was that Vinnie's Dad ran the local convenience store and sandwich shop, so the menu always included the old man's delicious Italian Sandwiches. Ham, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, onions, green peppers, black olives, liberally sprinkled oil, salt and pepper on a fresh sub roll was a memorable way to end a day at the lake.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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I'm a beach guy not a lake guy. When Mom loaded the station wagon up with the gang it was always off to Willard Beach. Leo's family loved Forest Lake in Gray, Maine and every once in awhile on a Sunday, I got invited. It was always great fun. In the heat of July and August, it was the best way to cool off. If spending four hours repeatedly jumping off the float didn't cool you off, there was no hope for you. Occasionally, I got invited mid-week to Vinnie's camp on Crescent Lake. It was fun for different reasons. We always stayed there for a few days and got to stay ovenight in bunks. The best part though was that Vinnie's Dad ran the local convenience store and sandwich shop, so the menu always included the old man's delicious Italian Sandwiches. Ham, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, onions, green peppers, black olives, liberally sprinkled oil, salt and pepper on a fresh sub roll was a memorable way to end a day at the lake.
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Love sandwiches like those you described.
ReplyDeleteNice trip down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteI would not mind spending endless days by the lake and living on the mediterranean sandwiches you describe.
ReplyDeleteCostas
quelle vue et quelle lumiere sur ce lac, tres belle photo de paysage
ReplyDeleteMmm, mm, love those sandwiches. Lake or beach, I'll take either. Love that water, water, all around.
ReplyDeletewhat a great memory (or two). love the beach sandwich picnic. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful spot. Lake or river or beach, I'd take any of them
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light lakeside Birdman.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful. With the exception of 2-years of my life, I've always lived near water. Wouldn't have it any other way!
ReplyDeleteI could go for a day like that today!
ReplyDeleteLove this post Birdman. I am a beach guy as well.
ReplyDeleteI would have joined you just for the sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteThat sandwich sounds fantastic. I miss the family run Italian sub shop from when I lived in D.C. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteSome pleasant childhood memories there, reminding me of some nice days on the lakes in Minnesota.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful looking.
ReplyDeleteYou had a pretty good youth, Bird.
ReplyDeleteThe Italian sub sounds like an absolutely fabulous way to end a beach day -- barbara
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