Comments on: Sparkling Northwestern http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Angela @ A Spoonful of Sugar http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2237 Angela @ A Spoonful of Sugar Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:28:56 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2237 Ooooh, how exciting! San Fran, the Golden Gate Bridge... Chez Panisse. You're very lucky, Erin! Ooooh, how exciting! San Fran, the Golden Gate Bridge… Chez Panisse. You’re very lucky, Erin!

]]> By: Erin http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2233 Erin Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:27:19 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2233 Thanks Rachel, this book will be a great companion while I'm on my house hunting expedition! Thanks Rachel, this book will be a great companion while I’m on my house hunting expedition!

]]> By: Rachel http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2232 Rachel Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:06:44 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2232 Erin, it's called Divisadero - takes place partly in Marin County, partly in Nevada and partly in the Languedoc! Hope you like it. Erin, it’s called Divisadero – takes place partly in Marin County, partly in Nevada and partly in the Languedoc! Hope you like it.

]]> By: Erin http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2226 Erin Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:28:26 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2226 Hi Rachel, Phil is going to be stationed out at Pt. Reyes. I am looking forward to the hiking around there and staying at the soon to be rebuilt Manka Lodge at Inverness. I'll keep an eye out for your uncle! What is the name of the Ondaatje's new novel? I would love to check it out to get in the spirit of things. Thanks for your comment! Hi Rachel, Phil is going to be stationed out at Pt. Reyes. I am looking forward to the hiking around there and staying at the soon to be rebuilt Manka Lodge at Inverness. I’ll keep an eye out for your uncle! What is the name of the Ondaatje’s new novel? I would love to check it out to get in the spirit of things. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Rachel http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2225 Rachel Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:42:43 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2225 Congrats, Erin! It's a gorgeous part of the world, as you well know. I've had several happy stays at my uncle's place in Inverness (in fact, if you're in Inverness or Point Reyes, you'll probably see him at some point - he's the local appliance and computer repairman and is always out and about on his rounds). Can't make any food recommendations, but as you asked for things to do, I can heartily recommend hiking around Tomales Bay and, particularly if you've read Michael Ondaatje's latest novel, a trip to Nicasio to see the old schoolhouse and the reservoir. Congrats, Erin! It’s a gorgeous part of the world, as you well know. I’ve had several happy stays at my uncle’s place in Inverness (in fact, if you’re in Inverness or Point Reyes, you’ll probably see him at some point – he’s the local appliance and computer repairman and is always out and about on his rounds).

Can’t make any food recommendations, but as you asked for things to do, I can heartily recommend hiking around Tomales Bay and, particularly if you’ve read Michael Ondaatje’s latest novel, a trip to Nicasio to see the old schoolhouse and the reservoir.

]]> By: Erin http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2222 Erin Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:58:28 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2222 Donna, Thank you far all of the fabulous info! I am getting really excited to explore my new home!!! I think we could talk Rainey into coming north. Barbara, Thank you! I think there will be so much it will be hard to choose week to week! Mindy, I didn't know you were a fellow Seattleite! We may wander, but this place stays with you. Thanks! Donna, Thank you far all of the fabulous info! I am getting really excited to explore my new home!!! I think we could talk Rainey into coming north.

Barbara, Thank you! I think there will be so much it will be hard to choose week to week!

Mindy, I didn’t know you were a fellow Seattleite! We may wander, but this place stays with you. Thanks!

]]> By: mindy http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2218 mindy Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:18:04 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2218 Congrats on the move. I don't think you can go wrong w/NoCal. I am in the process of relocating there to SF from San Diego, but originally from Seattle, which I love dearly. Congrats on the move. I don’t think you can go wrong w/NoCal. I am in the process of relocating there to SF from San Diego, but originally from Seattle, which I love dearly.

]]> By: barbara http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2215 barbara Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:28:40 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2215 Congrats on the move Erin. There is such a vibrant food blogging scene based around SF I'm sure you are going to have a wonderful time. Congrats on the move Erin. There is such a vibrant food blogging scene based around SF I’m sure you are going to have a wonderful time.

]]> By: Donna http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2213 Donna Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:54:20 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2213 Oh Yay! Northern California! I was hoping for Alameda - but Petaluma will be wonderful for you and Phil! Will he be teaching at the Coast Guard CPO Academy? And you will LOVE Petaluma! It's a very hip little country town. Not far from my favorite spot for an idle Sunday - Hog Island Oyster Farm on Rt. 1 in Marshall. There's a fabulous rose nursery and some brilliant new artisanal food producers - bread, cheese, poultry (Petaluma used to be called the Egg Capital of the world (or Chickaluma) - I think the title has expanded into something like Dairy, Eggs and Poultry capital). I think you will not lack for blog topics! It has really expanded in the past 30 years - lots of development and subdivisions. It has quite number of tech businesses also. Plus - you're right - it's close to Napa and Sonoma! Another little find, not so far away - is the Pelican Inn at Muir Beach. This is an English pub and inn - constructed by a British guy about 25-30 years ago to replicate something several hundred years old. Much of the building materials were imported from England. There is a HUGE inglenook fireplace in the dining room - which they had to designate as a separate room on the building plans to get it past the planning inspectors! We stayed there one year for our anniversary and got a personalized tour from the fellow (my hubs is an architect and could not hide his enthusiasm and interest). He has long since sold it and moved on, but it is still just charming and the food is wonderful. We often throw the dogs in the car and drive out to Muir Beach for a hike and stop in at the Pelican afterwards for a cuppa or a drink. And of course - there are darts in the pub! Other good news - There is Petaluma Premium Outlet Village! With bargains galore - including Tuesday Morning and Kitchen Chef - both of which occasionally have LeCreuset at more affordable prices! I am looking forward to welcoming you to the Nabe! Keep me posted on your ETA! Maybe we can convince Rainey to drive up! And Georgia lives just down the hill from me! Donna Oh Yay! Northern California! I was hoping for Alameda – but Petaluma will be wonderful for you and Phil! Will he be teaching at the Coast Guard CPO Academy? And you will LOVE Petaluma! It’s a very hip little country town. Not far from my favorite spot for an idle Sunday – Hog Island Oyster Farm on Rt. 1 in Marshall. There’s a fabulous rose nursery and some brilliant new artisanal food producers – bread, cheese, poultry (Petaluma used to be called the Egg Capital of the world (or Chickaluma) – I think the title has expanded into something like Dairy, Eggs and Poultry capital). I think you will not lack for blog topics!

It has really expanded in the past 30 years – lots of development and subdivisions. It has quite number of tech businesses also. Plus – you’re right – it’s close to Napa and Sonoma!

Another little find, not so far away – is the Pelican Inn at Muir Beach. This is an English pub and inn – constructed by a British guy about 25-30 years ago to replicate something several hundred years old. Much of the building materials were imported from England. There is a HUGE inglenook fireplace in the dining room – which they had to designate as a separate room on the building plans to get it past the planning inspectors! We stayed there one year for our anniversary and got a personalized tour from the fellow (my hubs is an architect and could not hide his enthusiasm and interest). He has long since sold it and moved on, but it is still just charming and the food is wonderful. We often throw the dogs in the car and drive out to Muir Beach for a hike and stop in at the Pelican afterwards for a cuppa or a drink. And of course – there are darts in the pub!

Other good news – There is Petaluma Premium Outlet Village! With bargains galore – including Tuesday Morning and Kitchen Chef – both of which occasionally have LeCreuset at more affordable prices!

I am looking forward to welcoming you to the Nabe! Keep me posted on your ETA! Maybe we can convince Rainey to drive up! And Georgia lives just down the hill from me!

Donna

]]> By: Erin http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/comment-page-1/#comment-2211 Erin Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:06:21 +0000 http://theendivechronicles.com/2009/03/27/sparkling-northwestern/#comment-2211 Rainey, I was prepared for this one. Actually, I need to email of Donna and tell her about the move, she's helped me out with some info in the past and will definitely meet up. Jen (Knifethrower), looks like we are both on our way to another exciting beginning! Carla, thankfully we had some idea this was coming before we left NY and left over half of our things in storage. I am really giving myself a pat on the back for that little bit of forward thinking! Griffin, that was exactly what I was thinking when I chose it! Carrie, it would have been great to be near you three, but at least this way we won't have to shave Barney because of the heat! Jen (Modern Beet), Wow, thanks for all of the great info! If you think of anything else, please let me know. As you are plainly aware, getting to know a new place isn't always easy. Rainey, I was prepared for this one. Actually, I need to email of Donna and tell her about the move, she’s helped me out with some info in the past and will definitely meet up.

Jen (Knifethrower), looks like we are both on our way to another exciting beginning!

Carla, thankfully we had some idea this was coming before we left NY and left over half of our things in storage. I am really giving myself a pat on the back for that little bit of forward thinking!

Griffin, that was exactly what I was thinking when I chose it!

Carrie, it would have been great to be near you three, but at least this way we won’t have to shave Barney because of the heat!

Jen (Modern Beet), Wow, thanks for all of the great info! If you think of anything else, please let me know. As you are plainly aware, getting to know a new place isn’t always easy.

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