Bar Harbor Invasion - June 16th -18th, 2005

[Tonymini]

We absolutely loved Bar Harbour last year.
We plan on being there Monday to Thursday at the Wonderview.
But alas the festivities for MOT have us leaving a day earlier to be in NH.
Maybe doing a ferry day trip when we get there.
If this appeals to anyone else, Get in touch with me.
You can have the best of both. If your flexible enough..

[wagwag22]

Could anyone who's been there, lives there, or went to last year's event comment on the extent of the black fly problem likely to be encountered in June ?

What might be the most effective bug spray ?

Also , what sort of temperatures are we likely to see in Maine in mid June- it probably will be chilly for the Cadillac sunrise drive ??

Finally, anyone got any thoughts on the black fly / bug problem likely to be encountered in Nova Scotia after the Bar Harbor event ??

Thanks guys

[jcsinnh]

In my memory, there were no black flies in ME and the goofballs who wore shorts on Cadillac (hi, Pete) that AM probably won't do it again.

At least in NH, black flies are a May nuisance.

[snek]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

At least in NH, black flies are a May nuisance.

How do the flies know June 18th is not May anymore?

[jcsinnh]

Quote: Originally Posted by snek

How do the flies know June 18th is not May anymore?

Believe me, if you and I can figure the date out, so can the black flies

[snek]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

Believe me, if you and I can figure the date out, so can the black flies

Wow, some flies you got there, mistah!

[BWROOFCHEX]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

In my memory, there were no black flies in ME and the goofballs who wore shorts on Cadillac (hi, Pete) that AM probably won't do it again.

At least in NH, black flies are a May nuisance.

Yeah,um hi......the weather was nice during the day, and chilly at night.....and DO NOT wear shorts on Cadillac Mt. at 5 am.....it was sooooooo cold i had goose bumps on my goose bumps

[BWROOFCHEX]

Quote: Originally Posted by minidoc

Just letting you know we reserved a room a few weeks ago, so we'll be up for the festivities on Thursday and Friday nights! I'm really looking foward to being sleeping and freezing my butt off on the top of Cadillac Mt. for the 2'nd year in a row.

Neal & Sarah

hi Neal.....see you and sarah there.....Pete & Audra

[DanzMINI2]

It may have been chilly, but the sunrise was awesome!

[NHRef]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

In my memory, there were no black flies in ME and the goofballs who wore shorts on Cadillac (hi, Pete) that AM probably won't do it again.

At least in NH, black flies are a May nuisance.

Hey! I resemble that remark . . .

Oh, wait a minute, that's someone else in shorts . . .

[Changingman]

I just booked my room at the Wonderview from the 15th until the wee hours of the 18th. Looking forward to doing the Acadia portion of MOT again, had a blast last year.

BTW anyone planning to drive up to Acadia from the Philly area on Tuesday or Wednsday?

[Changingman]

Quote: Originally Posted by bljppi

Benjamin and I took a test run down east. We started in the LLBean factory Outlet parking lot. We soon passed the M.A.M.A animal clinic.
We followed Rt 1 down east (north), diverting down to the scoodic park on Rt 186, a great drive and great sight, the park is one way and fun to drive in the winter, I dont kn ow how busy the road will be in the summer. We passed the MAMAS restuarant on the way down.
Further up Rt1, we followed Rt 187 down to Jonesport and over on to Beals Island.
Even further up Rt1 we followed Rt 191 down to cutler.
That lead to Rt 189 to Lubec and Campobello island, Canada. We skipped West Quoddy Head because it got dark.
The trip up took us 5 hours, I have all the times and distances and hope to compile them soon. The full run would be too much for a day trip.
A run to Scoodic Point would make a great feeder to the Bar Harbor Invasion, either on thursday or the weekend before.
Keep up the banter on your intentions to visit Maine this summer
The run from Maine to NH last year was the most fun I have had in my 36,000 miles of Mini driving.

Sounds like a plan! Details please. I'll be arriving Acadia on Wednesday.

[benzamg]

Just changed our reservation to Wednesday so we can have a little more time to relax and motor in Bar Harbor...

[BWROOFCHEX]

There's a pretty good resteraunt called geddys in bar harbor, we ate there this winter when we were up.

[benzamg]

Quote: Originally Posted by BWROOFCHEX

There's a pretty good resteraunt called geddys in bar harbor, we ate there this winter when we were up.

I've got just one thing to say to that. Lobster Pizza!!