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GROTON LONG POINT<br />
NEWS<br />
Volume 70 August 23, 2013 Issue # 9<br />
<strong>BASHING</strong> <strong>IT</strong>!<br />
Itʼs always romance with Tonya and Keith Hall!<br />
The August people rose to <strong>the</strong> occasion<br />
- <strong>the</strong> occasion being La Bash held<br />
last Saturday night at Clark Hall. They<br />
came out in droves! Amanda Gallagher<br />
and her committee pulled off a wonderful<br />
night with an 80ʼs <strong>the</strong>me which brought<br />
out some great outfits including a “Risky<br />
Business” pantless outfit. Some attending<br />
were not even born in <strong>the</strong> 80ʼs but<br />
everyone seemed to get <strong>the</strong> feeling and<br />
<strong>the</strong>y did dance to every kind of music<br />
that was played.<br />
Amanda Gallagher and Tom Zenowitz.<br />
Always fun with a Tremble & a Hobert!<br />
Marie Tremble Eck & Jill LaLima Miles.<br />
Cathy Hope & her connections!<br />
Dick Hoag and Scott Coldwell!<br />
Girls gone wild! Leah OʼLeary<br />
and Kim LaLima!<br />
All four Murphy sisters in attendance!<br />
We donʼt know who he is but he was all<br />
“Risky Business.”
Ano<strong>the</strong>r old GLP postcard!<br />
We would like to send<br />
thanks to our GLP NEWS<br />
columnist, Katy Reed of “Katyʼs<br />
Kitchen,” who despite three,<br />
pesky, painful surgeries on her<br />
elbow has continued to worry<br />
about her column but hasnʼt<br />
missed a word. Thanks for your<br />
efforts, Katy....... Good news!<br />
Speaking of surgeries, friends<br />
of Elaine Williamson who is<br />
undergoing fur<strong>the</strong>r surgery on<br />
her knees, are happy to hear<br />
that finally things seem to be<br />
going well for Elaine. It has<br />
been a long haul but she is<br />
beginning to see an end to <strong>the</strong><br />
problems that she has had for a<br />
couple of years....<br />
We got a few calls from residents<br />
on Main Beach about <strong>the</strong><br />
sand on <strong>the</strong> boardwalk. It<br />
seems that since Superstorm<br />
Sandy <strong>the</strong> boardwalk has been<br />
inundated with sand. With a<br />
real boardwalk <strong>the</strong> sand would<br />
trickle through <strong>the</strong> boards and<br />
back onto <strong>the</strong> beach. But on a<br />
concrete boardwalk it canʼt do<br />
that. So we ask that any residents<br />
on Main Beach, including<br />
renters, please just take a<br />
broom and swoosh that sand<br />
HEAR N THERE<br />
back down onto <strong>the</strong> beach......<br />
More good news.. Shelly and<br />
Mark Youngʼs son, Matt, has<br />
just gotten engaged to Courtney<br />
Thompson. Matt did <strong>the</strong><br />
whole getting on one knee thing<br />
which Courtney loved..... And<br />
she said “yes!”.... Great article<br />
in The Day last week on GLPʼs<br />
Doug Volgenau. Dougʼs Naval<br />
Academy classmates from<br />
1959 put toge<strong>the</strong>r a book about<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir Navy experiences and <strong>the</strong><br />
classmate who inspired <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
That classmate is now Rear<br />
Admiral Doug Volgenau. As a<br />
midshipman Admiral Volgenau<br />
was <strong>the</strong> 8th Company commander<br />
and he led <strong>the</strong> company<br />
to <strong>the</strong> title of best in <strong>the</strong><br />
brigade. The book his classmates<br />
put toge<strong>the</strong>r is a collection<br />
of short life accounts written<br />
by 37 members of his class.<br />
Some of his classmates came<br />
to GLP to present to Admiral<br />
Volgenau <strong>the</strong> first copy of <strong>the</strong><br />
book entitled, “Sea Stories<br />
From <strong>the</strong> Color Company.” The<br />
presentation was made “in<br />
grateful appreciation for your<br />
superb leadership at <strong>the</strong> Naval<br />
Academy, in <strong>the</strong> Navy and most<br />
of all for your inspiration and<br />
your continued friendship with<br />
each of us.” We, too, at The<br />
GLP NEWS would like to congratulate<br />
Admiral Volgenau and<br />
to tell him that he makes all of<br />
us at GLP proud of him, too!.....<br />
Donʼt forget, if your old flag is<br />
ready to be thrown out <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
a box near <strong>the</strong> mailboxes<br />
where you can put it and it will<br />
be retired in a respectful way.<br />
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Ed Bogdan<br />
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could hit his golf<br />
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crook of <strong>the</strong> tree...<br />
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“FROM THE ARCHIVES”<br />
“How It All Began<br />
THE GLP News”<br />
In issue #7, I addressed <strong>the</strong><br />
origins of <strong>the</strong> Archives. But<br />
GLPʼs history canʼt be written<br />
without discussing <strong>the</strong> News<br />
itself where so many of our<br />
experiences here at <strong>the</strong> shore<br />
are captured. There had been<br />
a paper of some kind at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Point</strong> prior, but <strong>the</strong> News as we<br />
know it today officially started<br />
with Vol. 1, No. 1 on Wednesday,<br />
July 2, 1941. Hereʼs <strong>the</strong><br />
announcement:<br />
“Today marks <strong>the</strong> debut of a<br />
new journalistic force in <strong>Groton</strong><br />
<strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong>! The <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong><br />
<strong>Point</strong> News, with more news,<br />
more features and more advertising<br />
than any publication hi<strong>the</strong>rto<br />
seen on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, makes<br />
its first appearance with this<br />
issue.<br />
“The <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> News<br />
is sponsored by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Groton</strong><br />
<strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Inc., and<br />
will be managed by Vice<br />
Commodore W. P. “Sid” Burr<br />
and Howell R. “Big Boy” Geib<br />
who will be assisted by a large<br />
staff of <strong>Groton</strong> <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Point</strong> journalists.<br />
It will appear every<br />
Thomas (Zack) and Lynn<br />
Tsagarakis<br />
860 535-0301<br />
Wednesday during <strong>the</strong> summer.<br />
“A subscription to <strong>the</strong> paper is<br />
included with each club membership.<br />
The paper will be<br />
mailed to any place in <strong>the</strong><br />
United States. It has finally<br />
been made possible for those<br />
who would like fa<strong>the</strong>rs, uncles<br />
etc., to read of <strong>the</strong>ir childrenʼs<br />
athletic feats or of any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
news of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, to have<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r issue sent….<br />
“There are three hundred cottages<br />
on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong> and this year<br />
<strong>the</strong>re will be three hundred<br />
papers printed. If everybody on<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong> doesnʼt join <strong>the</strong> club<br />
<strong>the</strong>n, of course, it will be necessary<br />
to sell <strong>the</strong> remainder to<br />
those who didnʼt join. Here<br />
again <strong>the</strong>re is a change. There<br />
will be no more weekly peddling<br />
of <strong>the</strong> paper, but <strong>the</strong>re will be a<br />
campaign until those children<br />
on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong> who want to earn<br />
some easy money have finished<br />
selling … subscriptions to<br />
<strong>the</strong> non-members. Here is an<br />
opportunity for those who want<br />
to make some extra spending<br />
money. For every dollar subscription<br />
sold <strong>the</strong> salesman<br />
gets twenty-five cents, and for<br />
<strong>the</strong> special fifty center <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />
dime commission. [Note: perhaps<br />
<strong>the</strong> lower rate was for residents<br />
who didnʼt stay <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
summer] If you care to take<br />
advantage of this wonderful<br />
offer, see Mr. Burr or come to<br />
<strong>the</strong> ʻLaurierʼ cottage on <strong>the</strong> corner<br />
of Shore Avenue and<br />
Venetian Street.”<br />
Today, <strong>the</strong> News is free and is<br />
dropped off at our doorstep regularly,<br />
on Fridays, by a troop of<br />
friendly and dedicated delivery<br />
people, much like 70+ years<br />
ago. Thanks to our editor,<br />
Luise. and to <strong>the</strong> young people<br />
for helping to keep us all up to<br />
date with whatʼs happening on<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Point</strong>!<br />
New paper deliverer, Quinn Chase<br />
from San Francisco, brought along<br />
his SF Giants world championship<br />
baseball flag for his picture!<br />
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DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
KING TOM<br />
King Tom farm in<br />
Charlestown, RI is <strong>the</strong> former<br />
home of <strong>the</strong> last Sachem of <strong>the</strong><br />
Narragansett tribe. Born in<br />
1736, Thomas Ninigret was<br />
crowned in 1746 with a headdress<br />
of blue and white “peage”<br />
(Wampum beads). Commonly<br />
known as King Tom, <strong>the</strong> young<br />
King displayed such promise<br />
and ability that Roger Williams<br />
helped to arrange for <strong>the</strong> boy<br />
King to be sent to England for a<br />
formal education. King Tom<br />
returned to Rhode Island in<br />
1750 with a set of house plans<br />
and built “Sachem House”,<br />
which is now <strong>the</strong> King Tom<br />
Farm bed and breakfast. The<br />
wainscoting and fine woodwork<br />
were made by craftsmen in<br />
Newport and shipped to<br />
Charlestown. It is said that<br />
King Tom was a “large, fleshy<br />
man” with an “uncommon<br />
appetite for strong drink”. He<br />
slowly sold off <strong>the</strong> majority of<br />
his thousand acre estate to pay<br />
his debts. King Tom died penniless<br />
and in a 'wretched state”<br />
late in <strong>the</strong> winter of 1769. It is<br />
said that <strong>the</strong> day before his<br />
death, he dined in Newport with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Governor. Sachem House<br />
is only a stoneʼs throw from<br />
Fort Ninigret and Coronation<br />
Rock is also on <strong>the</strong> farm property.<br />
Coronation Rock had<br />
been used for many centuries<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Narragansetts in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
coronation ceremonies.<br />
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Katys Kitchen<br />
Pearl Burger and Chowder, a<br />
perfect match!<br />
Having lived in Newport, RI, one<br />
of my all time favorite restaurants<br />
is The Black Pearl Located on<br />
Bannisterʼs Wharf in downtown<br />
harbor area of Newport. For<br />
many, many years we have<br />
enjoyed dining in <strong>the</strong> causal pub<br />
room, <strong>the</strong> outdoor patio and <strong>the</strong><br />
formal dining room. We have<br />
seen chefʼs come and go but <strong>the</strong><br />
award winning chowder and <strong>the</strong><br />
pearl burger have remained a<br />
constant staple on <strong>the</strong> menu. I<br />
have included a version of <strong>the</strong><br />
chowder recipe that was on <strong>the</strong><br />
Rhode Island Show on June 2,<br />
2013. But <strong>the</strong> recipe I want to<br />
share with you is not published,<br />
The Pearl Burger. After some<br />
cajoling and some secret<br />
research I have devised <strong>the</strong> Pearl<br />
Burger recipe. It is easy and so<br />
yummy. Not <strong>the</strong> neatest burger<br />
you will ever eat but so worth getting<br />
your fingers a little gooey.<br />
The Pearl Burger with Mint<br />
Salad<br />
The best hamburger meat you<br />
can buy, make 4-6 hamburger<br />
patties<br />
¼ of head of iceberg lettuce,<br />
large diced<br />
½ large cucumber, peeled and<br />
diced<br />
1 large tomato, diced<br />
1 Tablespoon mint, mincedadd<br />
more if you like mint<br />
2 Tablespoons salad oil<br />
1 Tablespoon lemon juice<br />
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced<br />
with Katy Reed<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
4-6 fresh Syrian bread pockets<br />
Combine all ingredients except<br />
meat in a stainless bowl.<br />
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before<br />
serving. Cook hamburgers, place<br />
in a Syrian bread pocket and stuff<br />
mint salad into pocket on top of<br />
burger. Delicious!<br />
Black Pearl Clam Chowder with<br />
Chef J. Daniel Knerr from The<br />
Black Pearl.<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 8 oz. Ocean clams (ground)<br />
• 8 oz. Sea clams (chopped)<br />
• 16 oz. Clam juice<br />
• 12 oz. Potatoes (small cubes)<br />
• 8 oz. Light cream<br />
• 6 oz. Onion (finely diced)<br />
• 3 oz. Flour<br />
•1 oz. Modified food starch<br />
• 3 oz. Soybean oil<br />
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder<br />
• Pinch of Thyme<br />
• 1 tbsp. Dill weed<br />
Steps:<br />
1. Sautee onions, spices, and<br />
ground clams.<br />
2. Add flour, corn starch, seasoning,<br />
and clam juice.<br />
3. Cook for 20 minutes.<br />
4. Cool, and <strong>the</strong>n mix with<br />
chopped sea clams, dill weed,<br />
cream, and butter.<br />
5. Bring back up to temperature,<br />
cook for about 15 minutes.<br />
GRAPE NOTES<br />
by John Lombardo<br />
Just Plain Fun<br />
To Drink<br />
There are wines for thinking<br />
and <strong>the</strong>re are wines for drinking.<br />
By that I mean some wines are<br />
of great complexity and pedigree<br />
and ask <strong>the</strong> imbiber to<br />
focus and contemplate <strong>the</strong> interplay<br />
of flavors, acidity, body, and<br />
finish. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> introduction<br />
of food can change <strong>the</strong><br />
impression of <strong>the</strong> wine and<br />
gives way to more consideration.<br />
Then, <strong>the</strong>re are wines that<br />
are just plain fun to drink. Not<br />
much to think about here o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
than <strong>the</strong>y taste great.<br />
Pearl Burgers from Katyʼs<br />
Kitchen column are <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />
foil for one of <strong>the</strong>se fun-to-drink<br />
wines. The principal ingredient,<br />
hamburger meat, suggests a red<br />
wine. Iʼm going to break with<br />
tradition here and suggest two<br />
specific wines. They are widely<br />
distributed and should cost less<br />
than $15. And both are blends<br />
of numerous grape varietals.<br />
The first is Marietta Cellars Old<br />
Vine Red. The winery was<br />
founded in 1978 by Chris Bilbro<br />
and he named it after his great<br />
aunt Marietta who taught him<br />
how to cook and taste. The Old<br />
Vine Red has long been a<br />
favorite of mine. It is labeled<br />
with a lot number and <strong>the</strong> current<br />
release is 59. The wine is a<br />
classic field blend meaning <strong>the</strong><br />
grapes come from vineyards<br />
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that are not of a sole varietal,<br />
but ra<strong>the</strong>r a hodgepodge of<br />
grapes. The lead varietal here<br />
is Zinfandel, but <strong>the</strong>re is also<br />
Syrah, Petit Sirah, Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon, and who knows<br />
what else!<br />
Youʼll fine bright, ripe notes<br />
of berries and red flowers on <strong>the</strong><br />
nose. These aromas of red fruit<br />
are supported by darker fruit on<br />
<strong>the</strong> palate with licorice, minerals,<br />
earth, and spices. Medium-firm<br />
tannins provide structure and<br />
balanced acidity lends brightness.<br />
The mouthfeel is full, rich<br />
and supple ending with a long<br />
finish.<br />
The second wine is The<br />
Magnificent Wine Companyʼs<br />
House Red. This winery was<br />
founded in 2004 by <strong>the</strong> iconoclast<br />
winemaker, Charles Smith.<br />
Grapes are sourced from<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> Columbia Valley<br />
in central Washington State.<br />
The House Red is a blend of<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,<br />
Syrah, and Cabernet Franc.<br />
Look for spicy black and blue<br />
fruits in <strong>the</strong> aromas. Red fruits<br />
(cherries and strawberries) are<br />
more prominent in <strong>the</strong> flavors<br />
with complicating notes of anise.<br />
There are some firm tannins to<br />
lend <strong>the</strong> wine structure and <strong>the</strong><br />
flavors persist on <strong>the</strong> finish.<br />
So, get <strong>the</strong> hamburgers off<br />
<strong>the</strong> grill and enjoy one of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
delightful red wine blends.<br />
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Be<strong>the</strong>ncourt at Centercourt<br />
Womenʼs Doubles B section was won by Val<br />
Benker and Sharon Viggiano!<br />
“B” winners Val and Sharon.<br />
Whoa! Womenʼs Doubles<br />
semifinals was a cliffhanger!<br />
Meg and Meg, Newell and<br />
Bibby, pulled out a squeaker<br />
win over Tenley Prince and<br />
Katharine Miller with a 13-11<br />
tiebreaker win in a ten game<br />
pro set. Then, “The Megs,” as<br />
we call <strong>the</strong>m, faced off against<br />
Ani Murphy and Stacey Weinstein<br />
in <strong>the</strong> August Womenʼs<br />
“A” Doubles finals. Ani Murphy<br />
is all over <strong>the</strong> tennis pages lately<br />
and Stacey Weinstein was a<br />
nice, new addition to <strong>the</strong><br />
womenʼs tennis tournament<br />
players.<br />
“The Megs,” also known as<br />
“The Queens of Lobs” took <strong>the</strong><br />
tournament with a 6-2, 6-1<br />
score mainly because of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
lobbing strategy and because<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were royally patient. Their<br />
lobs seemed to flummox Ani<br />
and Stacey who just couldnʼt<br />
figure out how to deal with<br />
<strong>the</strong>m. Stacey has a strong<br />
backcourt game and Ani has a<br />
very good net game but “The<br />
Megs” were getting those lobs<br />
in and keeping Stacey and Ani<br />
running. But we have not heard<br />
<strong>the</strong> last of Ani and Stacey and<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are bound to keep <strong>the</strong> field<br />
of players interesting and have<br />
already brought some new<br />
blood into <strong>the</strong> finals competitions<br />
“The Megs” and Ani and Stacey!<br />
On to <strong>the</strong> Menʼs Doubles<br />
and, Oh, Boy! If <strong>the</strong> Menʼs<br />
Doubles gets any better <strong>the</strong>yʼre<br />
going to make <strong>the</strong> spectators<br />
pay to watch. It was absolutely<br />
spectacular tennis. The four<br />
combatants were at <strong>the</strong> top of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir games. Tim Kolnaski and<br />
Alex Reed, first time partners,<br />
and Bobby Congdon and Adam<br />
Hill played wonderful tennis.<br />
The first few games put<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir talents quickly on display.<br />
Tim served first and won his<br />
serve with spins and lobs that<br />
were accurate. Adamʼs serves<br />
in <strong>the</strong> next game were powerful<br />
and Timʼs reflexes at <strong>the</strong> net<br />
were amazing to watch. Alexʼs<br />
returns were deep and strong<br />
and Bobbyʼs left handed spins<br />
were hard to handle.<br />
Both Tim and Adam lost<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir serves and with Adam<br />
serving again at 4-5 Tim played<br />
a very controlled game going<br />
Tim, Bobby, Adam, Alex!<br />
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down <strong>the</strong> middle with Alex<br />
going deep to <strong>the</strong> back line and<br />
Alex also got in a good alley<br />
shot to take <strong>the</strong> first set at 6-4.<br />
It looked as if we were<br />
going into a third set as Bobby<br />
and Adam fought back to 6-6 in<br />
<strong>the</strong> second set. In this set<br />
Adamʼs reflexes at <strong>the</strong> net were<br />
mistake-free and Bobbyʼs<br />
serves were stronger and<br />
stronger. There were great<br />
overheads that flew over <strong>the</strong><br />
fences on <strong>the</strong> part of all <strong>the</strong><br />
players.<br />
There was no third set as<br />
Tim and Alex won that tiebreaker<br />
at 7-2. It was an absolutely<br />
great match to watch!<br />
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A Visit to Carsons<br />
Carsonʼs store was established<br />
in 1907 and later was<br />
conserved as a 1950ʼs diner.<br />
Located in <strong>the</strong> middle of <strong>the</strong><br />
scenic Village of Noank, CT,<br />
Carsonʼs store sells a delightful<br />
selection of breakfast and lunch<br />
pleasures, with varieties including<br />
local beef from <strong>the</strong> Black<br />
“R” beef Co. located in North<br />
Stonington, Old fashioned Ice<br />
cream from Bucks ice cream in<br />
Milford, CT and coming soon to<br />
Carsonʼs is… Fresh Oysters<br />
from Mystic Oyster Company,<br />
Noank, CT!<br />
When we walk into<br />
Carsonʼs, we feel like weʼve<br />
time traveled to yesteryear. The<br />
electric lime and ivory art deco<br />
moldings are exactly where<br />
<strong>the</strong>y belong in <strong>the</strong> 2000ʼs, not<br />
nearly out of place. The evergreen<br />
barstools (an all around<br />
favorite place to sit on Sunday<br />
mornings,) are always jampacked<br />
with <strong>the</strong> morning coffee<br />
crew. Jars of candy galore take<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir spot just beneath <strong>the</strong> large<br />
black board that lists <strong>the</strong> available<br />
ice cream flavors. A rack<br />
of newspapers sits to <strong>the</strong> left of<br />
<strong>the</strong> slush machine and penny<br />
candy machines have taken<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir place next to <strong>the</strong> screen<br />
door.<br />
Kellyʼs favorite breakfast at<br />
Carsonʼs is a three way tie<br />
between: a single stack of blueberry<br />
pancakes; <strong>the</strong> Wildman<br />
(two eggs cooked to order,<br />
home fries choice of bacon,<br />
sausage, or ham, toast and<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r two pancakes or two<br />
slices of French toast served<br />
with syrup and butter); and last<br />
but not least, <strong>the</strong> original<br />
omelet (two fillings, with home<br />
fries and toast). Annieʼs favorite<br />
is <strong>the</strong> egg and cheese on an<br />
English muffin. Her bro<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Jordieʼs favorite is <strong>the</strong> chocolate<br />
chip pancakes. (Oh, and he<br />
says “Hi Mom!”)<br />
KIDSʼ CORNER<br />
GLP NEWS Page 7<br />
by Kelly Ray & Annie Elliot<br />
If laughter and happy chit chat<br />
were a song, it would be <strong>the</strong><br />
only one playing at Carsonʼs.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r itʼs during <strong>the</strong> breakfast<br />
rush or afternoon time<br />
when packs of hungry teens<br />
are <strong>the</strong>re for lunch, simple good<br />
times are always accompanied<br />
by <strong>the</strong> sounds of coffee brewing,<br />
bacon crackling, and <strong>the</strong><br />
friendly order swapping<br />
between co-workers. We know<br />
firsthand what itʼs like. As this<br />
“symphony” of casual, fun dining<br />
plays in <strong>the</strong> background, <strong>the</strong><br />
smell of delicious, simple, classic<br />
dishes made to order fill <strong>the</strong><br />
air.<br />
Kelly and her dad like to go to<br />
Carsonʼs toge<strong>the</strong>r when <strong>the</strong> rest<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir family is still asleep. A<br />
delicious start to <strong>the</strong> day can<br />
make you forget that <strong>the</strong> dog<br />
woke you up at 7:30 in <strong>the</strong><br />
morning and helps you forget<br />
that youʼre still tired. Every<br />
time you walk into that 50ʼs<br />
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of course not out loud, but definitely<br />
in your head.)<br />
Carsonʼs has a way of making<br />
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inside, itʼs kind of like when you<br />
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smiling for real. Maybe itʼs that<br />
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<strong>the</strong> waitresses who know your<br />
order before you even say it,<br />
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UP AND COMERS!<br />
GLP NEWS Page 8<br />
Half <strong>the</strong> fun of A-boat sailing<br />
in GLP is getting to know and<br />
trying to keep track of <strong>the</strong> many<br />
families that are part of this storied<br />
fleet. Just take <strong>the</strong><br />
Sandpiper, last weekʼs winner<br />
of <strong>the</strong> weekly <strong>Point</strong> Race. On<br />
board was skipper Woody<br />
Bergendahl, whose parents<br />
Peter and Linda, owned <strong>the</strong><br />
boat in <strong>the</strong> late 1970ʼs. Woody<br />
was joined by his daughter Elia<br />
and niece Ali Thomas, as well<br />
as <strong>the</strong> McDonnell family, who<br />
bought <strong>the</strong> boat from Peter and<br />
Linda in <strong>the</strong> 1980ʼs…and <strong>the</strong>n<br />
sold <strong>the</strong> Sandpiper back to <strong>the</strong><br />
Bergendahl family in <strong>the</strong> late<br />
1990ʼs. And thatʼs just one<br />
boat.<br />
Eight boats crossed <strong>the</strong><br />
starting line on Saturday in a<br />
light and spotty breeze.<br />
Cormorant, skippered by Laura<br />
Grondin with Matt Ray and<br />
Dave Burkard on board, rounded<br />
<strong>the</strong> can at Horseshoe Reef<br />
first. On <strong>the</strong> way to a leeward<br />
mark off Main Beach,<br />
Sandpiper took <strong>the</strong> lead.<br />
Cormorant recaptured <strong>the</strong> lead<br />
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on <strong>the</strong> way out to<br />
Seaflower, but lost<br />
<strong>the</strong> advantage on<br />
<strong>the</strong> way to Intrepid Rock to<br />
Sandpiper and Swallow, sailed<br />
by Frank Murphy, Jr.<br />
Sandpiper held on to its<br />
advantage as it rounded <strong>the</strong><br />
leeward mark on <strong>the</strong> way to <strong>the</strong><br />
finish line. As <strong>the</strong> race progressed<br />
and <strong>the</strong> wind<br />
decreased, it was a challenge<br />
for each skipper to continue forward<br />
on <strong>the</strong> race course, so<br />
much so that <strong>the</strong> Race<br />
Committee shortened <strong>the</strong><br />
course for <strong>the</strong> final four finishers<br />
at <strong>the</strong> leeward mark. The<br />
order of finish was: Sandpiper,<br />
Swallow, Cormorant, Pelican,<br />
Sanderling, Petrel, and<br />
Skimmer. Darcie Watsonʼs<br />
Duck did not finish.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r highlight of race day<br />
was <strong>the</strong> after-<strong>the</strong>-race party<br />
graciously hosted by <strong>the</strong><br />
McAleerʼs. It was learned at<br />
this party that one of <strong>the</strong> A-<br />
boats, which has been inactive<br />
for several years (Widgeon),<br />
was most-recently purchased<br />
by Rev. Connie<br />
Young. The fleet<br />
looks forward to having<br />
<strong>the</strong> Widgeon back<br />
out at <strong>the</strong> starting<br />
line.<br />
The A-fleet completes<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2013 racing<br />
season on<br />
Sunday with <strong>Point</strong><br />
Races scheduled for<br />
2 p.m. in front of Main<br />
Beach.<br />
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