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Musings on the first of February

Posted on February 1, 2012 by penniebhc

How can it be February already??? I had the good fortune to visit Florida last week with Peter and Hasket. We enjoyed five days of superb weather – sunny, warm, not humid – ok, we had a day of rain … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by penniebhc

We’re thankful that we are able to live in this incredibly special place – that we have plenty to eat, a warm, safe place to sleep, and the good health to enjoy both –  that we can gather with family … Continue reading →

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Farewell 125, Welcome 126!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by penniebhc

My Grandfather, A. P. Beach, used to say that each season went by faster than its predecessor.  He was so right!  It seems only yesterday that we were eagerly anticipating opening up.  People are always asking us what we do … Continue reading →

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Early Summer at Basin Harbor Club

Posted on June 10, 2011 by penniebhc

As usual when June begins, things begin to get busier by the day.  Memorial Day Weekend  was lots of fun and we all enjoyed the fireworks to cap things off. The big news for this week is the arrival of … Continue reading →

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Remember Basin Harbor?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by penniebhc

Remember when there was always an omelette on the dinner menu?  When the Playhouse was located at the foot of the hill where Bob Jr.’s house is today?  When the bell staff’s only transportaiton besides their feet was bicycles?  When … Continue reading →

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125 years and counting

Posted on May 13, 2011 by penniebhc

If you read the monthly Vermont Business Magazine, you may be surprised to see a photo of the Lodge with Ardelia Beach and some of her friends on the cover of the May issue.  There is a profile of Bob … Continue reading →

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Water, water everywhere!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by penniebhc

You may have heard the old-time saying, “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise,” to express the intention to do something in the future.  With Lake Champlain at a record-breaking level of 102.83 feet, the creek – and the Lake … Continue reading →

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Has spring come to Basin Harbor?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by penniebhc

With record-breaking temperatures, the ice is giving it’s last gasp.  Spring is on its way, and the remaining piles of snow are going, going, gone away!  It’s a good thing because the summer crew has returned once more and is … Continue reading →

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Farewell, February

Posted on March 1, 2011 by penniebhc

In what proved to be an eventful day yesterday, Ava bagged a squirrel in the morning.  Naturally wanting to show off, she proudly brought it into my office.  Thanks to the quick wits and enthusiasm of the BHC team, we … Continue reading →

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Winter redux

Posted on February 25, 2011 by penniebhc

Just when it’s safe to walk about in the woods once again, we’re expecting more snow – 6 to 10 inches – woohoo!  It’s coming down hard, so much so that the New York shore is invisible.  Well, the dogs … Continue reading →

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