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The Daily Breeze, August 28

Posted on August 27, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 34
Tuesday
August 28, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:12 am 7:37 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
The much-needed call for precipitation from yesterday is expected to carry on this morning, and skies should begin to clear up in the afternoon. Look for cooler temperatures today, with a high of 74 degrees.

Guest News
How delighted we are to welcome back our friend Lexanne Kroll from Seymour, CT. We hope you have another wonderful stay at Basin Harbor Club!

Bingo News
Congratulations to all the Bingo winners from Sunday night! Our Regular Bingo champion, Alex Nemon from Southborough, MA took home the first win, as well as splitting the pot in a tie with Ben Berke for High Stakes Bingo. Daniel Beitler from Scarsdale, NY nabbed the prize for X Marks the Spot, and Four Corners was dominated by Marianne Nemon from Southborough, MA. Postage Stamp resulted in another tie between Brian Beitler and Sophia Craven of New York, NY, while Emily Yeager from Berkshire County, MA had the pile for Picture Frame all to herself. Losers Bingo turned up a winner in the form of Andrew Epprecht of Madison, CT. Our grand prize Blackout Jackpot ended up in the hands of the lovely Priscilla Murray from Needham, MA, who left Town Hall with a smile worth $87 dollars. Nicely done! We’ll see you all back in the game for another Bingo round on Thursday night.

Tennis News
Excitement on the tennis courts! Denise Epprecht of Madison, CT and Michael Manasse from New York City teamed up to win an epic game of Olympic Doubles at the end of yesterday’s Adult Clinic. The pair fought off many challengers en route to the victory and leaned on the support of many spectators down the stretch, including Homer the Dog. Thanks to all who came out for the clinic!

Nature News
The sumac bloom is winding down, which means it’s time to make sumac kool-aid! Intrigued? Yes, staghorn sumac and many other native plants growing wild around BHC like cattail and milkweed are edible in ways you would never expect! Stop by the Nature Center to check out our display Beyond the Maple Syrup: Useful Nature in Vermont’s Past and Present, and pick up a recipe for Cattail Pollen Pancakes! While you’re there, record your recent animal sightings on our Wildlife Watch board. Check out the art gallery and read about shipwrecks, geology, fossils, and the legend of Champ.

Resort News
Ann-Marie will be capturing candid images at various events throughout the day and this evening at the Harbor Fair. Please feel free to say hello and let her know if you have any requests. Our Family Portrait Special will be available tonight at Harbor Fair and Thursday morning at the Wilderneath Garden. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance with the concierge.

Don’t forget to stock up on creemees and candies while the Harbor Store is open for its final week of the summer! If you’re on the golf course or working up an appetite in the pool, pay a visit to the Fairway Cafe for your snacking needs, which will be open from 10:00am-3:00pm this week.

Basin Harbor offers a very unique opportunity this evening to help kick your post-dinner imagination into gear. Two of Vermont’s most famous storytellers, Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder, will share stories and music that will engage crowds of all ages. Come see the magic!

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The Daily Breeze, August 25

Posted on August 24, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 34
Saturday
August 25, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:16am 7:30pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
How about some blue skies and a sunny afternoon, for a change? A high of 86 degrees is on the roster for today, with a mostly clear evening cooling to 65 degrees.

Guest News
Basin Harbor is delighted to welcome back our returning guests! From West Hartford, CT comes Shepard & Beverly Baker, and we welcome John & Denise Epprecht with the kids from Madison, CT. Richard & Allison Beitler are here with us from Scarsdale, NY with Brian and Daniel, while Albert & Ellen Dungan visit from Larchmont, NY. We’re glad to see Stephen & Cathy Aschettino again, bringing Austin from East Norwich, NY. The lovely weather welcomes in our friends Jeffrey & Margorie Naiman of Summit, NJ along with Daniel and David. Staci Pollack and Matthew Berke join us from Larchmont, NY with the family in tow, and Henry & Diane Elliott are here at the Harbor from Rye, NY. BHC is delighted to see longtime guests Chad & Kim Egelhoff, back for another week of summer fun from New Albany, OH. From Norwich, VT we welcome Christine Stone and from Needham, MA we are pleased to see Priscilla Murray. Arthur & Teresa Thomas join us with Ann from Fitchburg, MA. How wonderful to see you all again!

We are excited to report that our guest Tracy McCurdy accomplished the feat of swimming across Lake Champlain yesterday from Vermont to New York, accompanied by her husband in a kayak. Way to go, Tracy! In other noteworthy news, the Moffly-Klotz Family Fishing Tournament on Thursday turned up a winner for Largest Fish Caught in the form of an 18” bass. Duncan Klotz is responsible for reeling in the monster bass. Congratulations!

Group News
Basin Harbor welcomes the Walsh Family Reunion, with family members gathering on the shores of Lake Champlain from Purchase, NY and from New York City. We hope you’ll have a lovely time this week!

BINGO News
What a Thursday night we had in the Bingo Hall! Kicking off Regular Bingo was winner Jon Haas of Darien, CT, followed by Sophie Driscoll of Westport, CT who scooped up the prize for X Marks the Spot. Jennifer Schiffman from New York City reigned over Four Corners, and the Postage Stamp victory went to Isaac Peabody from Ridgewood, NJ. The prize for Picture Frame belonged to Hunter Stetson of South Burlington, VT. High Stakes resulted in a win by Caroline Dolan from Bernardsville, NJ, and Losers Bingo turned up a non-loser by the name of Andree Tully from Northport, NY. Our Blackout Championship produced a tie-game between jackpot winners Liza Schoenfein from New York City and Caroline Finnerty of Hingham, MA, who split the $280 pot down the middle. Congratulations to all our winners!

Resort News
Prepare your tastebuds for some culinary wonderment! Pop in on guest Chef Tony for a cooking class (or all three!) this week as he shares tried-and-true Italian recipes on our lovely open-air North Dock kitchen. Not to be missed! Space is limited for all events, so sign up in advance with the concierge!

After a whole week of summer delights at Basin Harbor, chances are you have a lot of great photos! How about sharing some of your favorites? Send your best BHC pictures to mybhc@basinharbor.com and we’ll put them on our Facebook page! If you are just arriving, don’t forget to capture a few good ones of those famous Adirondack Chairs, and enter your best photo into the Adirondack Chair Photo Contest online. See Facebook for more details.

Thinking ahead to holidays and birthdays in the future, don’t forget that Basin Harbor merchandise makes for a most coveted gift! Be sure to check out all of the fabulous End-of-Summer Sales in the Harbor Store, Breezeway Gift Shop, and Golf shop.

And of course for your evening entertainment, don’t miss the infamous DJ Charlie and his electrifying Dance Party tonight at the Red Mill. Be there or be square!

Quote of the Day
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
~ Thomas Alva Edison

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The Daily Breeze, August 24

Posted on August 23, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 33
Friday
August 24, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:07 am 7:44 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
The mercury is likely to reach 86 degrees today, with more of those lovely blue skies and a calm breeze in store. Soak it up!

Guest News
How lovely to have more familiar faces with us back at the Harbor! We are delighted to see Timothy and Susan Carpenter here for a few days from Darien, CT. George and Suzanne Belcher of Montpelier, VT are here for the weekend to celebrate their Anniversary, and we wish them many more happy years to come! From New York, NY we welcome Michael and Carrie Walsh as they join other members of the Walsh Reunion. Good to see you all again!

BHC wishes a very special Happy Birthday to Connor Dolan from Bernardsville, NJ, who will be celebrating his 14th birthday at the Harbor. Have a good one!

Sports News
Congratulations to all who participated in the Basin Harbor Triathlon! Honors for Top Male and Top Female belonged, respectively, to Max Bicknell with a time of 17:39, and Lisa Hass, who came in just after her son Ethan! Our 4-part Top Female Team this week consisted of Grace Murphy, Regan Murphy, Stella Clarke, and Katie Kyle. The honor for Top Male Team belonged to Connor Dolan and Mischa Moffly, who set a new Basin Harbor Record for Top Team with their time of 15:08! Way to go! Special recognition goes out to 9-year-old participant Caroline McCurdy, and to Louis Vilarin who finished the race with his son Andrew, age 5. We loved seeing all you Basin Harborites out there!

Resort News
Need a break from the rigors of outdoor enjoyment? The Champlain Lounge might be just the place to gather to cool off this afternoon! Not only can you rent board games from the Front Desk, but there are also DVDs and videos to check out. Constantin will be waiting to make you a delicious beverage in the air-conditioned lounge as you gather for a game of cards with the family.

A Photography Ordering Session will be held in the Club Room from 8:30am to 11am. All candid images from this week will be on sale: 25% off! So, whether you are ordering from candids, our family portraiture specials or a private session, stop by and meet with Ann-Marie to view samples, ask questions and place your orders.

Have you tried out the brand new YOLO boards at the Waterfront this year? Stand-up Paddling has never been more exhilarating, so head on down to see Tom and the gang, and rent a YOLO today!

Get ready for a Friday night of delight! After watching your favorite friends perform their best talents at the Basin Harbor Talent Show, head to the Red Mill for a few live sets by The Ryan Hanson Band, covering hits from decades past and present. See you there!

Quote of the Day
“I will be the gladdest thing under the sun;
I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one.”
~ Edna St. Vincent Milay

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The Daily Breeze, August 23

Posted on August 22, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 33
Thursday
August 23, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:06 am 7:46 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
August delight! We can look forward to blue skies and a high of 84 degrees today. A clear night is in store, with temps cooling to about 58 degrees.

Culinary News
Don’t know what to do with that eggplant you just bought on a whim at the Farmer’s Market? If you haven’t been to one of Chef Tony’s famous Cooking Classes on the North Dock, tomorrow is your last chance this week! The Chef will be offering his class on marinated eggplant. Yum! Sign up in advance with the concierge.

Nature News
Have you noticed the beautiful black and yellow swallowtail butterflies fluttering around Basin Harbor? They are out in full force! Make your own colorful paper version today with Abbey during her Paper Swallowtail class at the new-and-improved Nature Center, and take it home in your own Basin Harbor frame! If you haven’t been to the Nature Center, be sure to stop by and check out the displays, grab your maps and brochures, and record any critter sightings on our Wildlife Watch.

Resort News
Did you know that Basin Harbor’s original gardens were planted in 1896? Or that the Chef’s Garden contains a whole myriad of edible herbs and flowers that show up on your very dinner plate? BHC’s many gardens are at their peak of maturity and brilliance in August, so if you’re curious about the history and beauty of our colorful grounds, jump aboard the Garden Tour for an afternoon stroll with florist Claire L’Esperance.

Looking for some photographic evidence of all the fun you’re having at Basin Harbor Club? Private Portrait Sessions with our lovely photographer Ann-Marie are still available throughout the week, and she will be capturing candid images today at all camps. A slideshow of the candid images captured this week will be running in the Ranger Room at lunch today. Don’t forget to pick up a card at the concierge desk with information and the password on how to view and purchase your images online. Or stop by the Club Room tomorrow from 12–2pm to order your images in advance.

Our BHC golf course was designed by the famous Geoffrey Cornish, who is responsible for more than 200 course designs around New England. Originally built in 1927, the course then offered 9 holes until Cornish redesigned the now Championship course at a par 71 with over 6,567 yards. You’ll find it incredibly user-friendly. As we say, “the only tough drive you will have is the drive home”! Private lessons with PGA Professional Paul Meunier are available, catering to all skill levels from beginner to pro! Call extension 899.

After a whole week of summer delights at Basin Harbor, chances are you have a lot of great photos! How about sharing some of your favorites? Send your best BHC pictures to mybhc@basinharbor.com and we’ll put them on our Facebook page!

Quote of the Day
“Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich,
a tragedy for the poor.” ~ Sholom Aleichem

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The Daily Breeze, August 22

Posted on August 22, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 33
Wednesday
August 22, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:03 am 7:49 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
Mostly sunny skies will lend to a high of 80 degrees by the afternoon. This is the stuff summer dreams are made of!

Resort News
Ann-Marie will be capturing candid images today at all camps. A slideshow of this week’s candids will be running this evening in the Champlain Lounge. Our last Family Portrait Special is available tomorrow morning at the Wilderneath Garden. Please sign up with the concierge by this evening. Private Portrait Sessions are still available this week.

What BHC summer scrapbook would be complete without a picture of our famous primary colored Adirondack Chairs? Those chairs have undoubtedly made their way into at least a few of your pictures, and if you have a good one, enter it into the BHC Chair Photo Contest. The prize is—what else—a chair ornament and a 4” BHC Adirondack Chair. Log into Facebook www.facebook.com/basinharbor to enter!

The golf course is in excellent shape, so put some greens into your daily diet! We have something to suit every schedule, whether you have enough time for seeing all 18 holes, playing 9 of ‘em, or just visiting the driving range for a bit. Private lessons with PGA Professional Paul Meunier are available, as well, catering to all skill levels from beginner to pro! Call extension 899. Don’t miss our August Sales at the Golf Shop! You might even putt a bigger discount! Come see how. Look for great Summer Savings at all of our retail stores!

See any large, serpentine creatures in the Lake Champlain lately? Or is it just an illusion? Come on down to the new-and-improved Nature Center below the Homestead and read about our famous lake monster, Champ, then draw a picture of what YOU think people are really seeing. While you’re there, grab a trail map, cycling map, hiking guide, birding guide, and a recipe for cattail pollen pancakes (yes, cattails are edible!) from our special display, Beyond The Maple Syrup: Useful Nature of Vermont’s Past and Present.

Have you noticed the colorful 32-foot Pilot Gig named Maple bobbing around in the harbor? Maple is a seaworthy craft that replicates the 6-person pulling boats used in England in the 1800s. Tomorrow we’ve got the opportunity for you to be transported back in time as you join naturalist Matt Witten for a rowing experience not to be missed! There are TWO opportunities to row today, so be sure to secure your rowing session with the concierge!

BHC’s Got Talent! We know you have something special, so why not share it? Sign up with the Rec Staff and meet in the MDR for Talent Show Practice. Our pianist Melissa is ready to accompany you Friday night at the Talent Show.

Shiver me timbers! Screw on your peg leg, adjust your eye patch, grab your parrot and head on down to BHC’s Pirate Party this afternoon, where you’ll feast like you just returned from the High Seas—or maybe you’ll walk the plank! A free entry gift will be awarded to each pirate, and the chance to score the Grand Door Prize Booty. See the concierge to sign up.

Have you ever seen an impression of a flaming lion jumping out of an airplane? This is just one of many possibilities that could hit the stage when the Vermont Comedy Club comes to town for a round of chuckle-worthy Imrov Comedy. These clever comedians will be earning your yuks tonight, complete with audience participation and a cash bar. Keep in mind that the show is geared toward mature audiences, ages 18 and over.

Quote of the Day
“The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get,
I’ll never be as good as a wall.” ~ Mitch Hedberg

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The Daily Breeze, August 21

Posted on August 20, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 33
Tuesday
August 21, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:03 am 7:49 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
More lovely weather on the radar! The Harbor is expected to reach a high of 79 degrees by the afternoon, with some lovely blue skies.

Guest News
Basin Harbor is delighted to welcome back Jeffrey Yeager and Laura Rotenberg from Lenox, MA, along with Emily. We’re also glad to see Alfred & Joan Karman again, here for a few days from Jamaica, NY. A heartfelt belated welcome goes out to the Sullivan Family, Carly, Halle, Nate, and Dick, who arrived on Sunday. How wonderful to have you with us!

Bingo News
Congratulations to all the Bingo winners from Sunday night! Regular Bingo kicked off with a tie between Daniel Skea from Madison, NJ and Andrew Butcher of Darien, CT. A three-way tie came about for Picture Frame, with Breanna DeCola of Wilton, CT, Adam Heater from Dorset, VT, and Daniel Skea from Madison, NJ splitting the pot. Postage Stamp resulted in yet another tie, this time split between Isaac Peabody from Ridgewood, NJ and Jenny White from Upper Saddle River, NJ. Rochester, NY turned up winners for High Stakes and X Marks the Spot Bingo, with Kelly Gilman and Mary Sheraton, respectively. Laura White of Upper Saddle River, NJ triumphed over Four Corners, while the Stand Up Sit Down victory went to Casey DeCola from Wilton, CT. Our Blackout champion of the night went to that lucky duck Adam Heaton of Dorset, VT, who left the game $180 richer. Nicely done! And for thosenot-so-lucky Bingo players, better luck at our next game on Thursday!

Resort News
My, what a busy week we have! Due to popularity with our hikes and kayak treks, we’ve added an additional kayak option today at 1pm with Abbey, and a hike up Buck Mountain with Matt on Thursday afternoon. Be sure to sign up with the concierge! We would also like to send out a special thank you to our gracious guest Jack Butcher who was kind enough to shuttle our large group of hikers across the lake yesterday. We really appreciate the help!

Ann-Marie will be capturing candid images at various events throughout the day and this evening at the Harbor Fair. Please feel free to say hello and let her know if you have any requests. Our Family Portrait Special will be available tonight at Harbor Fair and Thursday morning at the Wilderneath Garden. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance with the concierge.

Speaking of photos, how about making yours famous? We want to see how much fun you and your family are having this summer, and we’d love to share the snapshots from your BHC vacation on our website, blog, and on Facebook! Drop by the front desk this morning and borrow a BHC photo card, put it in your camera, and let the magic unfold. Then bring it back to us at the end of the day, and let the magic unfold to the rest of the world! We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

BHC is a proud promoter of our canine friends, but we’d like to remind our guests that not everyone is comfortable with dogs. Please leash your pets! Due to low lake levels, we realize that the dog beach is a bit muddy, so we invite you to bring Fido down to the South Beach or the Harbor beach before 8am and after 7pm, only. We appreciate you picking up after your dogs. Thank you!

How could it get any more fun down at the HAAAAAARbor? With pirates, of course! BHC is putting on a swashbuckling good time at our Pirate Party tomorrow from 4:30 to 6:30, so come prepared to walk the plank and feast like a scalliwag. Sign up in advance with the concierge or by calling Jen at ext. 832.

Basin Harbor offers a very unique opportunity this evening to help kick your post-dinner imagination into gear. Two of Vermont’s most famous storytellers, Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder, will share stories and music that will engage crowds of all ages. Come see the magic!

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The Daily Breeze, August 18

Posted on August 17, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 33
Saturday
August 18, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
6:00am 7:54pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
Patchy fog in the morning will likely give way to some sunshine today, but temperatures should only make it up to 73 degrees this afternoon.

Guest News
Welcome back to Basin Harbor, friends! We are excited to see Rob & Karen Driscoll from Westport, CT, bringing along Sophie and Nina. From Darien, CT we have Todd & Heather Raker, with Brett, Cameron, and Christopher in tow. Richard & Casey DeCola are here from Wilton, CT with Amy, Breann, and Keith, while Marc & Dora Weinhouse from Brooklyn, NY bring Amelia and Margeaux. Jeffrey & Victoria Beaver and the family arrive today for their 29th consecutive summer visit to Basin Harbor Club from Brooklyn, NY and are joined this year by their first grandchild, Clark Emerson Jewell, age 5 months. What a lovely addition! We welcome David & Heather Wohl, Kate and Evan, from Chappaqua, NY, as well as Mike & Liz Palumbo and the kids from Long Valley, NJ. How nice to see John & Allegra Erickson and the kidlets, joining us again this year from Darien, CT. From Charlottesville, VA come David & Carline Beach, and we welcome Robert & Megan McGowan of Marblehead, MA along with Grady, Madden, and Carlin. It’s nice to see James & Claire Read of Boston, MA this week, as well as Matthew & Lindsey Russell with Whitt and Grace, returning to use from Cambridge, MA. Greetings are in order for Victor Schwartz and Deborah Underhill of Alexandria, VA, and Jon & Lisa Haas and their crew from Darien, CT. From Amherst, MA we welcome Steven Fischel and Lisa Plantefaber with Henning. How lovely to have Edward & Fionna Dolan back at BHC from Bernardsville, NJ with Caroline and Connor, as well as Paul & Joan Nunes of Canton, MA and Jonathan, Charlotte, and Michael. Tom & Lynne Skea join us from Madison, NJ with Thomas and Daniel in tow, while Westfield, NJ brings Luis & Lisa Vilarin and the gang back for another week of summer fun. Basin Harbor is glad to see John & Catherine Butcher and the kids back from Darien, CT, as well as Kristin Selvala and the family of New Canaan, CT. James Brawley and Jill Hartley of West Hartford, CT are here for the week with Laura, while Kirk & Molly Ludtke with Jack, Annie, and Ellen are with us from New Canaan, CT. We also welcome Mark Kelley from Wellesley, MA. How wonderful to see you all back at BHC!

We have another accomplished lake swimmer in our midst this week! Charlotte Peck, accompanied by her mother, a six-time veteran of the swim, conquered the width of Lake Champlain on Thursday for the first time. Yay, Charlotte! Nicely done.

Group News
BHC welcomes our Family Reunion groups this week! We are glad to have the Galletly Family here this week from New Jersey and Florida, as well as the Gilman Reunion with family members from Florida and New York. The Richmond Family is gathering at the Harbor from Connecticut and Massachusetts, while the Kemmerers are here together from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland. We welcome the Moffly Reunion from various parts of Connecticut. Glad to have you all with us!

BINGO News
What a Thursday night we had in the Bingo Hall! Kicking off Regular Bingo was winner Jack Brown from Long Island, NY, followed by New York City’s Sophia Craven and her Four Corners win. John Jakubik of Lake Forest, IL stole away with the pot for X Marks the Spot, and the Postage Stamp victory went to Carol Stevens from Lawrenceville, NJ. Picture Frame winnings belonged to Andrew Goldshel from Potomac, MD, and the pile of cash for High Stakes Bingo found its way into the pocket of Jack Brown from Long Island. Losers Bingo turned up a winner in the form of Owen Sideman from Rosling, NY. Our Blackout Finale resulted in a tie for the jackpot between Graham Soman of Wilmete, IL and Greg Jakubik from Lake Forest, IL, who walked off with $194 bones to each of their names. Congratulations, Bingo-ites! And to the less fortunate players, better luck next year!

Resort News
Prepare your tastebuds! Basin Harbor has a myriad of culinary opportunities for your week ahead. Join BHC’s own Director of Finance (and Palate Enthusiast Extraordinaire) Joss Vandal at the Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner this Monday night, as he takes you through a seven-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Rod Rehwinkel, including some very interesting and perhaps unexpected wine pairings. Also, pop in on guest Chef Tony for a cooking class (or all three!) this week as he shares tried-and-true Italian recipes on our lovely open-air North Dock kitchen. Not to be missed! Space is limited for all events, so sign up in advance with the concierge!

Thinking ahead to holidays and birthdays in the future, don’t forget that Basin Harbor merchandise makes for a most coveted gift! Be sure to check out all of the fabulous End-of-Summer Sales in the Harbor Store, Breezeway Gift Shop, and Golf shop.

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The Daily Breeze, August 17

Posted on August 17, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 32
Friday
August 17, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
5:59 am 7:55 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
The mercury is likely to reach 82 degrees today, with partly sunny skies and a slight chance of some afternoon stormage.

Guest News
Basin Harbor welcomes our friends Joseph and Betsy Carlucci from Wilton, CT, who are here for the week to soak up some lovely Vermont summertime delight! From Morristown, NJ we are pleased to see James Gilbert and company back with us for the weekend. Kirk and Molly Ludtke are stopping through from New Canaan, CT along with Jack, Annie, and Ellen. Welcome back! Special wishes are in order for Jack Prior, who is entering year 14 today. We wish Jack a very Happy Birthday!

Sports News
What a dramatic Basin Harbor Triathlon, complete with a downpour right in the middle! We congratulate each and every one of our soaked 48 participants, and all the cheerleaders who showed up to watch. Our First Female to cross the line was Allison Spears with a time of 19:04. Max Bicknell took the honors as the First Male to finish, in 18:08. Dream Team Caleb Vinch, Andrew Ruvkun, and Xavier Ryan stole the victory for Team Honors, setting a new Basin Harbor record of 16:15! Top Youth finishers were Oona Nash, Graden Schweitzer, and Jack Yonover. Congratulations are also in order for Quinn Keller and Mason Yonover in our Youth Division, as well as the Seay Team Annabelle and Max who finished strong with their father Duncan. Well done, Triathletes! We are very impressed with your feats of strength and endurance!

Apparently, swimming across the harbor just wasn’t enough for 11.5-year-old Vincenzo DiNatale, so our courageous young guest made the swim all the way across Lake Champlain yesterday, from New York to Vermont! Way to go!

Resort News
Need a break from the rigors of outdoor enjoyment? The Champlain Lounge might be just the place to gather! Not only can you rent board games from the Front Desk, but there are also DVDs and videos to check out. Constantin will be waiting to make you a delicious beverage in the comfy lounge this afternoon as you gather for a game of cards with the family.

A Photography Ordering Session will be held in the Club Room from 12-2 pm. All candid images from this week will be on sale: 25% off! So, whether you are ordering from candids, our family portraiture specials or a private session, stop by and meet with Ann-Marie to view samples, ask questions and place your orders.

Have you tried out the brand new YOLO boards at the Waterfront this year? Stand-up Paddling has never been more exhilarating, so head on down to see Tom and the gang, and rent a YOLO today!

Get ready for a Friday night of delight! After watching your favorite friends perform their best talents at the Basin Harbor Talent Show, head to the Red Mill for a few live sets by the super fun jazz band The Weston Bessette Quartet, covering hits from decades past and present. See you there!

Quote of the Day
“Rice is great if you’re really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.”
~Mitch Hedberg

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The Daily Breeze, August 16

Posted on August 15, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 32
Thursday
August 16, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
5:57 am 7:58 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
The Harbor today calls for some nice sunshine this afternoon, after the morning clouds burn off, giving way to a warm 84 degrees. A clear night is in store, with temps dropping to about 61 degrees.

Guest News
Basin Harbor Club is delighted to welcome back our returning guests! Jack Donaldson and Julia Bredrup arrived yesterday from Los Angeles, CA and we are very pleased to have them back! Today we welcome Nick and Susan Cecere of Trumbull, CT along with Zachary. Mr. Fred Murray is here from Largo, FL, and we’re glad to have him. How nice to see everyone back at the Harbor!

Culinary News
Don’t know what to do with that eggplant you just bought on a whim at the Farmer’s Market? If you haven’t been to one of Chef Tony’s famous Cooking Classes on the North Dock, tomorrow is your last chance this week! The Chef will be offering his class on marinated eggplant. Yum! Sign up in advance with the concierge.

Resort News
Did you know that Basin Harbor’s original gardens were planted in 1896? Or that the Chef’s Garden contains a whole myriad of edible herbs and flowers that show up on your very dinner plate? BHC’s many gardens are at their peak of maturity and brilliance in August, so if you’re curious about the history and beauty of our colorful grounds, jump aboard the Garden Tour for an afternoon stroll with florist Claire L’Esperance.

If you still haven’t had enough of our gardens, join the UVM Extension Master Gardeners Tour this evening from 6pm to 7:30pm, entitled “Designing for WOW”. Master gardener and designer Rebecca Lindenmeyr will discuss her process of designing and planting the gardens over the past three years. Meet at the softball field.

The sumac is in bloom, which means it’s time to make sumac kool-aid. Intrigued? Yes, sumac and many other native plants growing wild around BHC like cattail and milkweed are edible in ways you would never expect! Stop by the Nature Center to check out our display Beyond the Maple Syrup: Useful Nature in Vermont’s Past and Present, and pick up a recipe for Cattail Pollen Pancakes! While you’re there, record your recent animal sightings on our Wildlife Watch board. Check out the art gallery and read about shipwrecks, fossils, and the legend of Champ.

Looking for some photographic evidence of all the fun you’re having at Basin Harbor Club? Private Portrait Sessions with our lovely photographer Ann-Marie are still available throughout the week, and she will be capturing candid images today at all camps. A slideshow of the candid images captured this week will be running in the Ranger Room at lunch today. Don’t forget to pick up a card at the concierge desk with information and the password on how to view and purchase your images online. Or stop by the Club Room tomorrow from 12–2pm to order your images in advance.

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The Daily Breeze, August 15

Posted on August 14, 2012 by basinharbor

Week 32
Wednesday
August 15, 2012

Sunrise and Sunset
5:57 am 7:58 pm

Local Weather (Subject to Change!)
With a 70% chance of thundershowers, the harbor is likely to see a bit of moisture today. A high of 81 is on the radar.

Guest News
How wonderful to see our returning guests, back at the harbor! We welcome Ms. Elizabeth Crawford from Charlottesville, VA along with Ingrid and Frederick, as well as Ms. Nicole Dugan and the kids from San Francisco, CA. Ms. Virginia Coolidge is here with us for a few days from just up the road in Shelburne, VT. BHC send out a warm welcome to Deborah Longley from Saint Paul, MN, and Ms. Holly Thompson of Menlo Park, CA. Also with us this week is the Dallenbach Family, gathering on the shores of Lake Champlain from New Jersey and Colorado. Glad to have you all with us! Special congratulations are in order for Frank and Cathy Nash of Rowayton, CT, who are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary here at Basin Harbor! The happy couple honeymooned here when they were first married, and we’ve been delighted to have them since.

The Olympics may be over, but we have some champions of our own at Basin Harbor! Four very powerful young guests made the swim across Lake Champlain from the North Dock to New York yesterday. Mason Yonover, age 7, swam to the halfway point and declared that “the water was really cold!” Ten-year-olds Jack Yonover and Jack Levenson, as well as Sophie Levenson, age 7, made the entire swim. Well done, Basin Harborites!

Nature News
Close encounters with wildlife here at the Harbor! Our guest and turtle expert Thomas Christian reports that yesterday, while boating around the lake, he spotted a shelled reptile in the water and caught it by hand! Thomas believes the specimen to have been a mud turtle (and hopefully released it shortly after!). Speaking of nice catches, the Breeze editors would like to make a correction from yesterday’s news, which stated that Vincenzo DiNatale caught the Biggest Fish of the Summer. In fact, it was his son Peter DiNatale who angled the beast, and we do apologize for the confusion. Way to go, Peter!

Resort News
Ann-Marie will be capturing candid images today at all camps. A slideshow of this week’s candids will be running this evening in the Champlain Lounge. Our last Family Portrait Special is available tomorrow morning at the Wilderneath Garden. Please sign up with the concierge by this evening. Private Portrait Sessions are still available this week.

The golf course is in excellent shape, so put some greens into your daily diet! We have something to suit every schedule, whether you have enough time for seeing all 18 holes, playing 9 of ‘em, or just visiting the driving range for a bit. Private lessons with PGA Professional Paul Meunier are available, as well, catering to all skill levels from beginner to pro! Call extension 899. Don’t miss our August sales at the Golf Shop! You might even putt a bigger discount! Come see how.

Have you noticed the colorful 32-foot Pilot Gig named Maple bobbing around in the harbor? Maple is a seaworthy craft that replicates the 6-person pulling boats used in England in the 1800s. Tomorrow we’ve got the opportunity for you to be transported back in time as you join naturalist Matt Witten for a rowing experience not to be missed! There are TWO opportunities to row today, so be sure to secure your rowing session with the concierge!

BHC’s Got Talent! We know you have something special, so why not share it? Sign up with the Rec Staff and meet in the MDR for Talent Show Practice. Our pianist Melissa is ready to accompany you Friday night at the Talent Show.

Need a good old-fashioned chuckle? Look no further than Basin Harbor itself for a round of hilarity by the Vermont Comedy Club, who will be earning your yuks tonight with some clever stand up comedy. A cash bar will be available. Keep in mind that the show is geared toward mature audiences, ages 18 and over.

Quote of the Day
“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”
~Charlie Chaplin

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