tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post2566532953448266210..comments2024-03-28T18:43:05.147-04:00Comments on The Frog and PenguINN: A(nother) New England CastleGrenville T Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06643698108445885160noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-74939382309442165282021-03-05T17:25:36.827-05:002021-03-05T17:25:36.827-05:00This was a wonderful post. I always like to know w...This was a wonderful post. I always like to know who had the money and how they made it to make such large homes. There are no castles in Iowa but a few large ones made to look like homes from England. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-12457930568231500892021-03-03T06:47:55.954-05:002021-03-03T06:47:55.954-05:00i feel like i lack words to appreciate this one de...i feel like i lack words to appreciate this one dear Dorothy :)<br /><br />what a wonderful post ,i enjoyed each bit of it thoroughly <br /><br />thank you for the images ,each is spectacular ,the inner views are mesmerizing specially ,you captured them and shared with mastery i am impressed <br />this was grace of lord that thing went good with your vehicle on return .<br />health ,peace and joy to you both in days ahead!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-29308936051665335072021-02-26T15:55:13.192-05:002021-02-26T15:55:13.192-05:00Super ... I don’t think I’ve ever even “spoken” to...Super ... I don’t think I’ve ever even “spoken” to someone who has stayed overnight in a castle! What a fun getaway and safe as you were the only guests! I love the pictures and it all looks wonderful. Enjoyed the history of this one (and the man who built it) and the review of the other three you visited. This has been such an interesting series! Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-89980219457140892072021-02-25T15:45:06.352-05:002021-02-25T15:45:06.352-05:00Wow! Looks like a lovely place to stay. Our youn...Wow! Looks like a lovely place to stay. Our younger son had to cancel a trip to Maine last Fall. Will have to make a note of where this is and show them pictures. Might be something they would enjoy.Joyce Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293337508638751474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-72089275545718463242021-02-25T08:57:40.872-05:002021-02-25T08:57:40.872-05:00YOu're having such a good time visiting these ...YOu're having such a good time visiting these spots and it shows! What wonderful photos, Dorothy, and a fascinating story/history with them. I especially love the detail shots. That wood is magnificent. The inn looks wonderful and a perfect way to celebrate an occasion!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-32956752858433052562021-02-25T08:31:13.379-05:002021-02-25T08:31:13.379-05:00I enjoyed this post about the castle, with excelle...I enjoyed this post about the castle, with excellent history of it as well. So glad the car situation was resolved as easily as it was.Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-29834195791147246502021-02-25T04:36:03.464-05:002021-02-25T04:36:03.464-05:00Sounds like an amazing trip, so glad you were able...Sounds like an amazing trip, so glad you were able to sort out the car. Such a great place to visit and learn so much about it. Great post.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-45841429198235826992021-02-24T21:31:02.384-05:002021-02-24T21:31:02.384-05:00"Full run of the castle."
How often do...<br />"Full run of the castle." <br /><br />How often do you get to say that?<br /><br />This sounds like quite a trip, full of history and a little suspense with that Jeep oil light. <br /><br />Thanks for the fabulous photos and fascinating history lesson. When Covid-19 finally leaves our lives you should consider becoming a tour guide. <br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-4267429481239939532021-02-24T21:08:13.818-05:002021-02-24T21:08:13.818-05:00What a great place to stay and celebrate your birt...What a great place to stay and celebrate your birthday and Valentine's Day. The history was very interesting. Having the whole place to yourself must have been fun.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-12692597449410223892021-02-24T20:39:03.086-05:002021-02-24T20:39:03.086-05:00Beatrice, We've been to Camden (2018) although...Beatrice, We've been to Camden (2018) although all we did was eat there, take a bunch of photos and, oh yes, my better half hit me up for a classy hand-tooled leather purse. Somewhere I do have a photo Norumbega Castle and a couple other places nearby along Rte. 1. Sounds like a lovely Covid-19 break and a very nice birthday present/Valentine! Love the history! We've had flat tires in the middle of nowhere and a destroyed wheel on a new car on the first day of a vacation. Tension resulted but as with you, it all worked out for us too. Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-59592114960613398252021-02-24T20:11:22.158-05:002021-02-24T20:11:22.158-05:00I've been waiting to see where you went and wh...I've been waiting to see where you went and what castle you discovered. I've been to Camden but didn't know about this castle, and even better you could stay there. It looks like a beautiful place. But the best news sounds like your car situation worked out well, considering what could have happened if you drove further with it. I think you had a good birthday/heart day escape, and now I know a place to stay whenever I might visit mid-coast Maine. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-44800695270928972102021-02-24T17:50:46.252-05:002021-02-24T17:50:46.252-05:00That must have been great fun staying in a castle!...That must have been great fun staying in a castle! I envy you being able to go and stay anywhere at the moment. We are still in lockdown and will be until June! LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-28465121236703743212021-02-24T17:28:33.725-05:002021-02-24T17:28:33.725-05:00That is just a beautiful B&B! What a delightf...That is just a beautiful B&B! What a delightful place to stay. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-60800651874476153742021-02-24T17:18:30.881-05:002021-02-24T17:18:30.881-05:00Wow!Wow!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-58279170357622240432021-02-24T17:15:39.166-05:002021-02-24T17:15:39.166-05:00I would love love staying in a real castle. How w...I would love love staying in a real castle. How wonderful that you had such a grand time. Even the mishap with the car wasn't so bad. I love all the photographs. The sun is setting here and it's really quite pretty. You have a wonderful day my friend, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-48139962555854818532021-02-24T15:57:54.480-05:002021-02-24T15:57:54.480-05:00I never knew there were so many beautiful "ca...I never knew there were so many beautiful "castle" homes in New England. It's nearly impossible to choose favorites from the ones you've visited.<br /><br />It must have been fun staying at Norumbega and having the place all to yourselves. Despite the massive size, all the rooms look cozy in the photos. I love that piano in the sitting room - and those sunrise photos are so peaceful and intriguing.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-32711473339395156952021-02-24T14:53:41.955-05:002021-02-24T14:53:41.955-05:00You two have a knack for finding the most interest...You two have a knack for finding the most interesting places to visit.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-66788714196684508262021-02-24T10:34:18.637-05:002021-02-24T10:34:18.637-05:00What a fun trip and beautiful mansion! We LOVE &q...What a fun trip and beautiful mansion! We LOVE "old" and would love to have taken that tour with you. Thank you for sharing your pictures and information. We are fortunate to live in a neighborhood of such huge homes for the past 42 years. Most are still owned and inhabited by single families, many descendants of the original owners. The interiors of wood, tile, and ironwork are spectacular! The carriage houses are larger than most suburban homes and the grounds are spectacular. Lois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-91769327381544082202021-02-24T10:13:17.084-05:002021-02-24T10:13:17.084-05:00It is always a pleasure to stay in interesting pla...It is always a pleasure to stay in interesting places like this, in total contrast to a modern hotel which may be efficient and up to date in very way, but is sterile and lacks charm. I have met some interesting people at the breakfast table at B&Bs I have stayed at.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-33551050912712946352021-02-24T09:15:41.100-05:002021-02-24T09:15:41.100-05:00What a lovely place to stay. There are a few castl...What a lovely place to stay. There are a few castles in Ohio that one can stay overnight, but we’ve never been. I’m surprised how modern Norumbega looks inside. Lovely woodwork and the Penthouse suite looks amazing as do the sunsets. Glad you were able to celebrate!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-43711811086513686532021-02-24T09:02:09.192-05:002021-02-24T09:02:09.192-05:00All the fun of living in a castle and the latest m...All the fun of living in a castle and the latest modern conveniences too - quite a place.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-72077843765187639882021-02-24T08:55:58.139-05:002021-02-24T08:55:58.139-05:00that had to be scary with the oil lamp, glad that ...that had to be scary with the oil lamp, glad that all worked out well. all the castles are beautiful, each in their on way and the inside pictures are gorgeous. the floors are stunning, the furnishings, the wood work, just beautiful. glad you had your away from home and super glad you were the only guests for you but not for the ownersMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-80421485114049130412021-02-24T08:07:05.237-05:002021-02-24T08:07:05.237-05:00This sounds like a wonderful getaway. How cool to ...This sounds like a wonderful getaway. How cool to stay overnight in a castle and especially so to have the castle to yourself. Your photographs show the beauty of the castle and that it is well maintained. Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10734059475022760098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-30324123768206850992021-02-24T07:35:42.126-05:002021-02-24T07:35:42.126-05:00Sounds like you had a wonderful trip, How many ni...Sounds like you had a wonderful trip, How many nights were you there? What a neat place to explore, too.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504757647826212517.post-86233417763901504952021-02-24T07:13:24.245-05:002021-02-24T07:13:24.245-05:00What a lovely get away. I love Camden it is so pre...What a lovely get away. I love Camden it is so pretty. <br />Glad your car trouble was nothing more than a lamp<br />cathyacorn hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503414190541111706noreply@blogger.com