Things to Do.

[benncool]

We are now in February. Only eight months left to go until the convention. With the thread I hope to present some things to do around Town. Each month I'll add a little more. If you have any questions along the way I'll be glad to answer them. (If I can)

I'll start with downtown.

http://www.bennington.com/bbc/images/street.jpg

This is the center of Bennington. It is a short 2 blocks from the hotel. If you are shopping for souvenirs this is the place. Lot of cutesy shops. http://www.bennington.com/downtown

Downtown is where Carmody's a popular Pub is located. http://www.carmodysirishpub.com/images/photos/bararea.jpg
http://www.carmodysirishpub.com/ Right across the street is Madison's

Downtown historic church. http://www.vermontcatholic.org/Parishes/Church%20photos/SacredHeart-Benn.jpg
http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=downtown+bennington+vt/v=2/SID=e/l=IVS/SIG=12a6cmbvr/EXP=1138935375/*-http%3A//c3po.barnesos.net/~apetrie/east/bennington2.jpg

[Edited by benncool on 02-01-2006 at 09:58 PM]

[RoBoTeq]

Looks like we will be closing down Carmody's a couple of nights. What do they mean in their web site that "smoking is premitted"? Is that like; you have to smoke "pre" entering the restaurant?

[coolwhip]

What is that strange yellow truck in the last photo?

[benncool]

Originally posted by RoBoTeq
Looks like we will be closing down Carmody's a couple of nights. What do they mean in their web site that "smoking is premitted"? Is that like; you have to smoke "pre" entering the restaurant?



They have to update thier website. Last year they made it illegal to smoke inside any public building. Period. Even private clubs like the Elks and VFW must prohibit smoking.

[benncool]

Originally posted by coolwhip
What is that strange yellow truck in the last photo?

Must be a school bus converted into a camper. I only say that because it is coming from the direction of New Hampshire. :D

[vmc1161]

Originally posted by benncool
Originally posted by coolwhip
What is that strange yellow truck in the last photo?

Must be a school bus converted into a camper. I only say that because it is coming from the direction of New Hampshire. :D




Looks like a hot dog truck to me, hey maybe they can cater the convention.......look into it and report back.

[Diceman]

An Irish bar, good I'm Irish, we will fit right in ole Beenietown, they will hate to see us leave.

[dhvac]

Originally posted by Diceman
An Irish bar, good I'm Irish, we will fit right in ole Beenietown, they will hate to see us leave.


and never let us come back :D

[RoBoTeq]

Originally posted by Diceman
An Irish bar, good I'm Irish, we will fit right in ole Beenietown, they will hate to see us leave.

I thought you were German, Dice. Now I on the other hand am definitely Scots/Irish...even got a kilt and crest in the Boyd family name.

http://www.family-crests.com/coat-of-arms/family-crest/b/2571-boyd-coat-arms.gif

[Diceman]

My dad was German, hence the name Dice.....My mom was Irish, Crowley was her maiden name.
Best of both worlds.:D

[RoBoTeq]

Originally posted by Diceman
My dad was German, hence the name Dice.....My mom was Irish, Crowley was her maiden name.
Best of both worlds.:D

German + Irish = Germish

[Diceman]

Guys who wear kilts are..............well...........you know, ........silly.

[RoBoTeq]

Hey! Ya know what's worn under a kilt?


NOTHING! Everything under there works just fine.....

[Diceman]

You don't even wear your lace panties under your little dress??

[frozensolid]

Is bennie gonna give us a ride in the duct tape blimp?

[Diceman]

Originally posted by frozensolid
Is bennie gonna give us a ride in the duct tape blimp?
Unless there is another hurricane, I assume you will be at this one?

[frozensolid]

I spoke with adam the fag before you guys started talking about him.

[2hot2coolme]

Hey, I've been runnin on my tread mill and pumpin some serious iron, I know you said there is no smoking allowed, but how bout my tangerine speedos? Is there a law against this...I hope not...:D

[Diceman]

Originally posted by frozensolid
I spoke with adam the fag before you guys started talking about him.
Are you staying with him then?

[frozensolid]

Originally posted by Diceman
Originally posted by frozensolid
I spoke with adam the fag before you guys started talking about him.
Are you staying with him then?

No, but he did ask if I knew Diceman.

[Diceman]

Did you tell him we were involved?

[frozensolid]

Originally posted by Diceman
Did you tell him we were involved?

yes I told him about you and robo. He said he did not care, he wants you both.

[Diceman]

You had quite a nice disccusion with him, all I did was hold a room reservation.

[midhvac]

Originally posted by RoBoTeq
Originally posted by Diceman
An Irish bar, good I'm Irish, we will fit right in ole Beenietown, they will hate to see us leave.

I thought you were German, Dice. Now I on the other hand am definitely Scots/Irish...even got a kilt and crest in the Boyd family name.

http://www.family-crests.com/coat-of-arms/family-crest/b/2571-boyd-coat-arms.gif

Robo, I hate to say this, but I've seen your picture and it looks like you've a wee bit of something else in your family tree besides Scots/Irish. Maybe a little speck of Hebrew thrown in there for good measure?

[Diceman]

Oy Vey...

[RoBoTeq]

Originally posted by midhvac
Originally posted by RoBoTeq
Originally posted by Diceman
An Irish bar, good I'm Irish, we will fit right in ole Beenietown, they will hate to see us leave.

I thought you were German, Dice. Now I on the other hand am definitely Scots/Irish...even got a kilt and crest in the Boyd family name.

http://www.family-crests.com/coat-of-arms/family-crest/b/2571-boyd-coat-arms.gif

Robo, I hate to say this, but I've seen your picture and it looks like you've a wee bit of something else in your family tree besides Scots/Irish. Maybe a little speck of Hebrew thrown in there for good measure?



On my license I look like a Middle Eastern terrorist. I used to be paler but have developed a bit of a "swarthy" outdoors look as I got older. Mum was a Birch, so I suppose I am English on her side. I don't like to think about having connections with England though.

[RoBoTeq]

Originally posted by midhvac
Maybe a little speck of Hebrew thrown in there for good measure?

[/B]
What? You watching me at the urinal? :D

[benncool]

Here it is March already.

If you like history then Bennington will be to your liking.

A good place to start is at the Bennington Museum. This is where you will find the orginial "76" Bennington Flag. It is the first American Flag to use Stars and Stripes. Plus they have Grandma Moses' School House and many of her orginials.http://www.benningtonmuseum.com/images/home_building.jpg http://www.benningtonmuseum.com/index.aspx

We have several covered bridges that you can drive over. Before you do that you can go to the covered bridge museum and learn the making and history or them.http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/VtCBM/exhibits/Bennington%20Covered%20Bridges.JPG http://www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org/VtCBM/http://www.aesd.k12.ca.us/Picture%20File/Vermont/images/Henry%20Covered%20Bridge%20Bennington%20VT%202_JPG .jpg

You may want to pay your respects at the Bennington Battle Field. The battle actually took place in NYS. The Green Mountian Boys jumped the British forces before they reached their objective--Bennington http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/images/bennington.jpg http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=1

And of course there is the Bennington Monument. http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=bennington+monument/v=2/SID=e/l=IVS/;_ylt=A9ibyiApOg9EJbQAVlujzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNW N0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=129f9ok2e/EXP=1141935017/*-http%3A//www.kirksidemotorlodge.com/images/monument.jpg

WELCOME TO BENNINGTON.http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/images/f_benn.gif

[Edited by benncool on 03-08-2006 at 03:16 PM]

[spotts]

http://www.aesd.k12.ca.us/Picture%20File/Vermont/images/Henry%20Covered%20Bridge%20Bennington%20VT%202_JPG .jpg
Looks like we might aughta bring fishing poles??????

[benncool]

Originally posted by spotts
[BLooks like we might aughta bring fishing poles?????? [/B]

This is fameous trout stream. The Battenkill. Get your license.:)http://www.anr.state.vt.us/fw/fwhome/

[muskie770]

20 bucks for 3 day pass, reasonable enough. I'm not buying one, figure if I get caught, I'll just say go talk to my Grandpa.....he owns Bennington Cooling and Heating.


Jack, don't forget the fly rod.

[benncool]

Originally posted by muskie770
20 bucks for 3 day pass, reasonable enough. I'm not buying one, figure if I get caught, I'll just say go talk to my Grandpa.....he owns Bennington Cooling and Heating.


Jack, don't forget the fly rod.

Geez, that really hurts. The least you could say is,talk to my "DAD!".


Never mind. I'm in trouble enough around here.:D

[spotts]

Originally posted by muskie770


Jack, don't forget the fly rod.



Ummmmmmm I use spinning gear. I never had the time to waste to learn to fly fish. Wish I could tho.......

[benncool]

Here you go boys. This is a link to Orvis. They make them in the next town up. (Manchester). You can get rods from $99. to $995. They have a stocked pond out back of the store were they let you catch and release while trying out the merchandise.

http://www.orvis.com/store/group.asp?dir_id=758&Group_ID=759&shop_id=2040

[MadeinUSA]

Is it legal to climb the Bennington monument? If it is, has anyone ever made it to the top?

[benncool]

Originally posted by madeinusa
Is it legal to climb the Bennington monument? If it is, has anyone ever made it to the top?

If it was physically able to be done, I'm sure one of our local yahoos would have attempted it.

I don't know of any laws against it. But I'm sure as soon as someone get stuck half way up it and the FD has to get them down. Then I think they will make it against the law.

[vmc1161]

Originally posted by benncool
Originally posted by madeinusa
Is it legal to climb the Bennington monument? If it is, has anyone ever made it to the top?

If it was physically able to be done, I'm sure one of our local yahoos would have attempted it.

I don't know of any laws against it. But I'm sure as soon as someone get stuck half way up it and the FD has to get them down. Then I think they will make it against the law.


How long would it take the horse drawn fire truck to get there?


Can we see the horses when we are there?


You must be on the team, you being a horses arse.

[benncool]

Here you go Charlie. You called that right.:)

http://www.benningtonfiredepartment.com/

[Edited by benncool on 03-28-2006 at 05:42 PM]

[coolwhip]

I will be going this year, its only a 10 hour drive for me. Looking forward to meeting you folks and having a good time. I may spend a couple of extra days out that way as well.

[Diceman]

Originally posted by madeinusa
Is it legal to climb the Bennington monument? If it is, has anyone ever made it to the top?
How about we build a big sling shot and launch you up there?
:D

[benncool]

http://wsm.ezsitedesigner.com/share/scrapbook/17/177239/logo01.JPG

[absolutehvac]

Well, we've talked about it and we're going to be there this year... still gotta book the room though. See y'all there :D

ttfn
absolutehvac.

[refrtech]

Originally posted by absolutehvac
Well, we've talked about it and we're going to be there this year... still gotta book the room though. See y'all there :D

ttfn
absolutehvac. :) :) :) FUN FUN FUN !!!

[absolutehvac]

yah ref... my hubby's been wanting to meet you ;)

ttfn
absolutehvac.

[RoBoTeq]

Hey absolute, are you part of the "Absolute Heating and A/C" in Paradise? I think you are in my territory.

[wink]

any golf courses in bennington

[benncool]

Originally posted by wink
any golf courses in bennington

Yes there is. With in minutes of the hotel we have Mount Anthony Country Club. Which is open to the public.

Then, one I play alot, is Hoosick Falls Country Club. A challegding 9 hole course.

Then there are 3 courses down in Massachuesettes that a lot of locals play.

[greenm&m]

Things to do.................

Do they have a bar with a pool table, COLD beer and a juke box?

[benncool]

Things to do.................

Do they have a bar with a pool table, COLD beer and a juke box?
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Ahyup, ahup and ahup. :D. (but be prepared to get you a$$ wooped)

[benncool]

Here is another great place to eat. I forgot about this place because it is not in downtown. But a lot of locals go there for lunch or dinner or just for a drink. It is in North Bennington a little town about six miles out.

http://www.kevinatmikesplace.com/

[Diceman]

Originally posted by benncool
Here is another great place to eat. I forgot about this place because it is not in downtown. But a lot of locals go there for lunch or dinner or just for a drink. It is in North Bennington a little town about six miles out.

http://www.kevinatmikesplace.com/
A sports bar, don't tell me, it's full of Red Sox and Patsy fans.....oh boy.....I can't wait..:D