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January 2010
THE RED LION INN PEACE & TRANQUILITY
The Red Lion Inn, Main Street, Stockbridge, Mass.
The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts is heaven on earth. A delightful two hour ride from Hamden, Connecticut up Route 8 to Route 44 to Route 7 brings you from your busy schedule to Brigadoon in the Berkshires. Main Street never got better.
A 1775 Inn with hundreds of beds and you only need one. The lobby is a life unto itself. The front porch dances with life and stories that makes People Watching a delight. The Lions' Den Pub and Restaurant in the lower section of the buidling adds character and characters to the charm and character of this mesmerizing oasis in this mesmerizing part of our world. If you want more formal dining, you can find that too in the main dining room.
Lobby Awaits You
Busy? Stressed? Need a little rest and relaxation? Trust me, you'll find it and more just over the Connecticut Litchfield Border near Butternut Ski Resort and Great Barrington antiques. You want to shop--Lennox is a ten minute ride away. Golf? Try the Stockbridge CC or Cornwall CC. Want to ski--too many places to name. Tanglewood Music in the summer, Chesterwood Sculpture Tours, Norman Rockwell Museum...or, simply spend the evening in the lobby with a cool drink and listen to the soothing piano while the crackling fire makes you feel warm all over.
Columbus Day Weekend will find the place humming with Leaf Chasers galore. Every season offers something unique at this special place on earth.
Fire Place for Peace Entryway to Heaven Tavern for Informal Dining
You want excitement on your getaway? At this time of the year at The Red Lion Inn my kind of excitement is sitting in the lobby and watching the flames dance across the fireplace. Evening brings a beer or grand manier and friendly chatter with friends you just met. Morning brings coffee and the early risers off to ski.
You get to meet the likes of Julia and Stefanos---a five year old bundle of joy in Julia with a personality detined to make her a queen. Her severn year old brother on his way to being a Navy Seal--or so it seems at this time in his life. Mom has come alone from the urban Manhattan skyline to sneak away with the kids and tackle the slopes while dad stays at home to tackle the sky scrapers. He knows not what he missed.
Fireplace magic brings worlds together from one side of the couch to the other. A family from Quincy tells a story of being on the Antique Road Show while a friendly couple from Cambridge joins the crew sharing their couch with the ever loving, ever present Simon the cat. The Connecticut Boy in the middle enjoys the pleasant conversation as the flames dance a new dance for all to see. And then it happens. The Red Lion Inn Magic strikes again.
The two women--both in the second half century of their lives--suddenly realize they were in high school together just two years apart. The flames dance more closely together as the ambience of the room adds more peace to all at the reuniting of friends from long ago. It is like the gentle and loving conversation the Inn owners--Jack and Jane Fitzpatrick-- had earlier that evening recounting their high school courtship to their student intern from Australia. A courtship that has lasted over five decades as these two classy people ready themselves for an evening dinner with family.
Country Curtains Store on Premises Tavern Wall reminds you're at The Red Lion Inn Old Style Elevator & Grand Father Clock
While Simon followed me to our room on the second floor, I climbed into the bed for a deep, sound sleep. The pool and hot tub out our window were nice but I cried out for the roadside quiet of the roaring trucks coming up Route 7. There is a peacefulness within the walls of The Red Lion Inn--and its other houses and rooms not connected to the Main Inn--that work like hypnosis. The louder the sound the deeper the sleep. It is a sleep like no other. Stress departs as if a wave of relief has covered your body and your mind throughout your entire stay.
Chess & Rocking Horse THE RED LION INN Corner Hutch with Tea Pots which adorn the Inn
Why even the morning of departure you are met with the friendliness of Stefan at the front podium. Greeting the morning crowd for breakfast or entertaining the young children with magic tricks. One trick after another until he fends off the youngsters with denying them their morning candy consisting of disappearing coins and objects being pulled from their ears. The laughter is momentary. The delight enduring.
Back Entranceway Leading to Pool & Hot Tub
But alas, as with Brigadoon, while one wants to linger and stay, the real world once again beckons. And so, with a nod towards the fireplace one glides out the back lobby to descend on the trip homeward. It's always good to get home. It's also nice to know that The Red Lion Inn is only a short way away.
THE RED LION INN
MAIN STREET, STOCKBRIDGE, MASS.
January 20, 2009
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!! “Yes We Can” By ecb jr. Copyright 11.6.08 Drops of rain upon my head, One step forward, too many dead. Left foot, right foot, mud all around, Too many left behind, too many bound. Little steps taken, marching all the time, Songs in the field, all day—rain or shine. Strides in leather, leather on our backs, At times it didn’t seem to pay to be just black. Then came the sunshine, took away the rain, Martin climbed the mountain, Brought peace and hope from pain. Now Barack’s upon us, New heights have been attained, All I see is sunshine, The rain has washed away the pain. Change is a comin’, Yes We Can has arrived, All its people are alive. It’s great to be an American, Especially today, To each and every one of you, Hip, Hip, Hip, Hooray! ‘Tis the It’s us, not me, I, or thee, ‘Tis the land of opportunity, Where all people are surely free. Free to see their dreams come true, In this our native land, Strike up the red, white and blue, And join our marching band. So step forward each and every one of you, For every man’s a king, And sing praise from the highest mountain top, Sing and sing and sing. Yes We Can, Oh my Land of the Free and Brave. Yes We Can my Say goodbye to the day of slaves. A new dawn has arisen, The sun shines bright upon our land, Stand up Oh Beautiful America, Yes We Can, every woman and every man. Oh beautiful for spacious skies, And amber waves of grains, Yes We Can my Thank you for taking away the pain. Yes We Can my From sea to shining sea, Yes We Can my Thanks to each and every one of thee.
BURTSVILLE CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ON THIS WONDERFUL, HISTORIC DAY IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY. MAY HIS JOURNEY CONTINUE TO BE BLEST WITH VICTORIES AND HIS DAYS FILLED WITH JOY. IT IS A PROUD MOMENT FOR ALL AMERICANS TO SHARE. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS HIM AND HIS LOVELY FAMILY AS THEY LEAD OUR NATION FORWARD TO BETTER DAYS AHEAD.
January 16, 2009
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BURTSVILLE TIPS ITS' CAP TO US AIRWAYS FLIGHT 1549 PILOT CHESLEY "SULLY" SULLENBERGER ON HIS "MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON" LANDING. GREAT JOB SULLY, CREW AND ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THE LANDING AND RESCUE OF ALL ABOARD.
January 8, 2009 DAN BUSH SCORES HAT TRICK WITH CUSTOMER FRIENDLY SPORTS SHOP “This is a great location and I couldn’t be happier with the response we’ve gotten in Dan Bush behind the counter RJ Ugolik
“I can’t say enough about Dan Bush,” gushed Bob Ugolik, father of Hamden High’s standout sophomore defense man, RJ. “He’s always smiling, great to the kids, helpful to the parents and a fine role model for all these kids to emulate. If "Cheers" were a sports store,” he said referring to the famous TV Show, Dan helps young hockey star size up a stick
Gloves, Hats,Bags & Shirts Sticks Galore Skates and Fittings
Specialty item? Just see Dan. Why just this week young Johnny Battick, a star on the Pee Wee Team was in there with his dad, Canine Officer and Youth Hockey Administrator, John Battick. Young John needed to get an extra special helmet. He had suffered a freak injury just before the Christmas Holidays crashing head first into the boards. He just received clearance to play again. So, off to Hamden Sports Center and Dan Bush to get what is needed. John Battick and son John at Hamden Sports Center Pat MacGregor sharpens skates for Jim Burt as Dan Bush supervises the operation Allie Aloi, the stylish dressed Hamden High School Team Manager also works in the store. He has been named Employee of the Month seventeen times this year alone. Allie Aloi Employee of the Month And, if you want to buy something nice for the Mrs. when you are there just take a left out of the door and stop in and see Meryl at Flirt. She will help you pick out an outfit or some fine jewelry and you'll still leave with your wallet in tack. And if you’re a hockey mom, you can leave your kids in the safety of Mr. Bush’s store and mosey next door to take a quick peek at Meryl’s beautiful clothes. January 8, 2009 COYOTES CONTEMPLATE MOVE TO HAMDEN The Rumor Mill By Edward J. Brachocki, West Coast Report for BurtsVille Recently the “Some media types in They seem convinced that the Coyotes are about to pull up stakes any day now. Speculation the past few weeks has been unending, from reporters, columnists, talk-show hosts and recently departed NHL general managers. The franchise does have serious problems to address: finding ways to ride out the blow of losing tens of millions of dollars in recent years; figuring out how it can engage in the fight every so often for superstar free agents; and, most of all, learning how to become a perennial playoff contender. All that revolves around luring fans. Chairman and CEO Jeff Shumway wants to accomplish that in The latest rumors though: The NHL is encouraging the Coyotes to relocate to Not true, Shumway says. "A lot of this is coming from out of state, and out of the country," he said. "Rumors are rumors. People have their own agendas. We clearly have admitted that this franchise has substantial losses, and that needs to be fixed." Insiders though contradict the CEO. Colin McQuillan ex-Zamboni executive who is very close to ownership told us in an exclusive interview that hockey executives have been seen coming and going at a prestigious law firm on Shumway said fans do not need to be overly concerned about the situation, but changes are needed. "It's a difficult economic market right now," he said. "Obviously, we don't have any control over that, but all of us need the economy to turn around. We've tried to address some fundamental issues with how we do business." Of course, no one ever will confuse Where indeed.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!! 12-24-08 TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS FOR THE GREEN AND GOLD DRAGONS
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town, The team was a skating working towards a crown. The Hamden Hockey Team has started its quest once again, To win the State Championship, a familiar refrain. School is let out but practice we will, In hopes that St. Nicholas will grace our proud hockey mill. Throw the pucks on the ice and lace up those skates, And back up your teammates, they are your best mates. Look out of your windows tonite when it’s late, Cause Santa and his reindeer always keep their date. If you hear them a coming, keep low to the pane, He’ll be on a sleigh, not on a plane. The moon will be glowing with the new fallen snow, Just keep your eyes open, your head keep real low. Soon you’ll be seeing the Green and Gold wave, Wheeler and Teulings defending, And Anthony Avitable making another save. Pierne on his blades and Vakos behind, Will lead Mr. Carignan, the Dragons will shine. Amarone and Zukufnt together again, Each of them waiting, ready to join in. Morgan with his hustle, Fracasso with his speed, You want some fast action, Findley fills your need. Sorrentino, Ugolik and Cusano will guard the back line, Young Amarone and Dadio together with Sullivan will shine. Burt with his hustle and Berezecky with his hits, Will keep Mr. McGovern from hitting the pits. Walsh is a coming harder than most, Castaldi and Coughlin to good health here’s a toast. So, look for the scoring from MacGregor and more, Gemmel’s a firing from the blue line it soars. So to Billy, George and Todd, Jersey and Allie Aloi, The teams in your hands, Merry Christmas with joy. Have fun and enjoy the boys, A challenge no doubt, But give them a pat not nearly a shout. And you’ll find them all climbing to the top of the hill, We’re along for the ride, oh what a thrill. And tonight each and everyone look to the sky, Cause Santa is coming and that ain’t no lie. So, away with his reindeer, beyond Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
12-16-08 I won't even try to keep up with the local media or on line papers in the area with up to the minute news. I will try to highlight events and happenings around town as best I can. if you know something that has happened or would like to announce an upcoming event, please shoot me an email at Ned@BurtLaw.us and I will include it in
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA COMES TO HAMDEN
Fire Rescue Personnel assist bus passenger
FOOTBALL TEAM EXPLODES ON SCENE Jason Lassiter Huddles up the Green Dragon Machine Congratulations to the Hamden High School Football Team on a fabulous season. What a turn around. The team won one game the year before and came within one TD of going to the State Championship Game. Kudos to new coach Scott Benoit, his staff, the High School Athletic Department and the entire Hamden Football players, families and greater Hamden football community. Many of the corp players of this team were on the Midget Football Team from ND Past & Future: Joe Mascari & His Boys Steve Teague Gets Ready to Make Tackle
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