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In message , Marina
writes

I couldn't imagine living anywhere but by the sea. Whenever I go inland, I
feel suffocated. Yuck! I only wish I could live where I could actually see
the sea, but I can't afford that. At least I know it's just aorund the
corner, and I get a glimpse of it every morning on the way to work. And then
there's summers on the island, of course.

Yup, same here. It's about ten minutes' gentle stroll away, and a drive
into town takes you along a stretch of road where the view is totally
uninterrupted. Am looking forward to the lighter evenings (starting
next week) so that I can go to the beach after work and pick up shells
for the path in my garden - it needs a top-up.
--
Cathi

"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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badwilson wrote:
I know exactly how you feel, Marina. I feel the same way. Gotta be by
the
ocean.

I'm the total opposite. I guess deep down I'm afraid of the ocean. I'd
rather be in solid land, far away from sharks, hurricanes, and all other
ocean-related dangers...


I'm in Scotland. I can be beside the sea in 10 minutes - or up a
mountain in 20.

(from my house - under certain conditions - you can see both)


--
Jette
"Work for Peace and remain Fiercely Loving" - Jim Byrnes

http://www.jette.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

wrote:

lrulan wrote:

aw, what a wonderful description. I wish I could stay there.

Me, too! My obstacle isn't distance, but cash. I've driven by that inn
many a time, as I like to go up to Mendocino (that's where Bob was).
It's about a 4-hour drive from where I live.

But I haven't stayed in town in a long time. Mostly I've gone camping
in the Mendocino Woodlands, a huge campground in the redwoods just
outside of town. It has cabins - *very* rustic, no electricity or water -
with small cots to sleep in, although you can bring your own tent if
you prefer. Bathrooms with lighting and flush toilets are placed here
and there and aren't a far walk from any of the camping areas.

Someday I would love to stay in an oceanside inn. And when I do, I will
certainly choose one with a cat that hangs out on the front desk! Bob,
do you mind saying how much it cost for a room for that one night? Just
curious.

Joyce

It was $139. Really not bad. They did have rooms with a private jacuzzi
and fireplaces that went for $239 but I didn't take that one.

Bob
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Jette Goldie wrote:
"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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badwilson wrote:
I know exactly how you feel, Marina. I feel the same way. Gotta
be by the ocean.

I'm the total opposite. I guess deep down I'm afraid of the ocean.
I'd rather be in solid land, far away from sharks, hurricanes, and
all other ocean-related dangers...


I'm in Scotland. I can be beside the sea in 10 minutes - or up a
mountain in 20.

(from my house - under certain conditions - you can see both)

Ahhhh, lovely! I want to visit Scotland very soon! My grandparents were
marrit in Glasgow around 1917.

Jill

Bob M wrote:

It was $139. Really not bad. They did have rooms with a private jacuzzi
and fireplaces that went for $239 but I didn't take that one.

No, it's not so bad. About average, I'd say. Now, the fireplace I can
do without, but the jacuzzi would be nice...

Joyce

John F. Eldredge wrote:

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 11:12:41 -0600, Bob M
wrote:

And don't forget to say hi to Ben(not his
real name) and Annabel Lee. The cat really did it's job and lured
this tourist right in.

Another cat named Annabel Lee! He must be a fellow Edgar Allen Poe
fan.

It's a good name for a cat that works near the sea.

"Marina" wrote:

"jmcquown" wrote

Ah, the sound of the surf. I was born in Oceanside, CA which I'm not sure
is really by the ocean. Oh well, I'm stuck in West Tennessee, at least for
the time being. Not that Tennessee is bad, mind you. But I really get sick
of Elvis jokes. Give me the mountains... with eagles soaring overhead.
Okay, maybe one day I'll drive down the pacific coast highway and see your
lovely Inn

I couldn't imagine living anywhere but by the sea. Whenever I go inland, I
feel suffocated. Yuck! I only wish I could live where I could actually see
the sea, but I can't afford that. At least I know it's just aorund the
corner, and I get a glimpse of it every morning on the way to work. And then
there's summers on the island, of course.

But you don't like fish, even those Scandinavian aged fish dishes?
Yet, you are of the sea.

I'm more of a forest person, and don't like being out at sea too long.

On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 05:12:49 GMT, Victor Martinez
wrote:

badwilson wrote:
I know exactly how you feel, Marina. I feel the same way. Gotta be by the
ocean.

I'm the total opposite. I guess deep down I'm afraid of the ocean. I'd
rather be in solid land, far away from sharks, hurricanes, and all other
ocean-related dangers...

Just curious, but how would you feel about California on not so solid
ground ;-)

I was born and raised in Calif, but except for a few years in San
Diego never lived close to the ocean. My hometown is Bakersfield, best
described as irrigated desert.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky

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"Jette Goldie" wrote in message
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"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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badwilson wrote:
I know exactly how you feel, Marina. I feel the same way. Gotta be
by
the
ocean.

I'm the total opposite. I guess deep down I'm afraid of the ocean. I'd
rather be in solid land, far away from sharks, hurricanes, and all other
ocean-related dangers...


I'm in Scotland. I can be beside the sea in 10 minutes - or up a
mountain in 20.

(from my house - under certain conditions - you can see both)

Hey, that sounds just like my home town, Vancouver :-) Mountains and ocean
close together is definitely a good thing.
--
Britta
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http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album

"Takayuki" wrote in
"Marina" wrote:


I couldn't imagine living anywhere but by the sea. Whenever I go inland,
I
feel suffocated. Yuck! I only wish I could live where I could actually
see
the sea, but I can't afford that. At least I know it's just aorund the
corner, and I get a glimpse of it every morning on the way to work. And
then
there's summers on the island, of course.

But you don't like fish, even those Scandinavian aged fish dishes?
Yet, you are of the sea.

I'm more of a forest person, and don't like being out at sea too long.


I don't like meat either. ) And *no* one likes that fermented herring
thingie except crazy Swedes! ;o)

--
Marina, Frank and Nikki
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