Comments for Connecticut Museum Quest http://www.ctmuseumquest.com Destroying the myth that there is nothing to do here Thu, 17 May 2012 11:22:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Camp Columbia State Park by Corrector http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=17144&cpage=1#comment-171513 Corrector Thu, 17 May 2012 11:22:44 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=17144#comment-171513 In my informal observations, summer temperatures in the Morris area (which no one in this part of the state considers "central CT"; we're western CT) are almost always at least a few degrees lower than in upper Manhattan, often six to ten degrees lower. All that mass of brick and metal and asphalt in the city holds the heat. And yes, Columbia in the early days of Camp Columbia was at 49th & Madison, its third location. The first two, in the 18th century, were in lower Manhattan. In my informal observations, summer temperatures in the Morris area (which no one in this part of the state considers “central CT”; we’re western CT) are almost always at least a few degrees lower than in upper Manhattan, often six to ten degrees lower. All that mass of brick and metal and asphalt in the city holds the heat.

And yes, Columbia in the early days of Camp Columbia was at 49th & Madison, its third location. The first two, in the 18th century, were in lower Manhattan.

]]> Comment on North Stonington (1) by Clifford Philip Randall V http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3982&cpage=1#comment-171440 Clifford Philip Randall V Thu, 17 May 2012 07:28:14 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3982#comment-171440 Jennifer Georgius, I just sent you a message to your posted email address. I was thanking you for your interest in the Randall family. That applies to you too Michele. I was explaining in the email that I am the last Randall in the Randall family genealogy in America. If I don't change my last name back to Randall and that of my son's, that is it. There truly will not be any more Randall lineage. For all you Randall family members, let me remind you how it works. A lineage is pasted down from father to son, not to the second or third son, not to the daughter. I am not trying to step on anyone's toes or hurt someone's feelings. You are all special. Everyone is important. That is just how it works. I am 100% the real deal with this lineage thing. Believe me, my father has reminded me of this and is very pissed that I haven't fixed the problem. We haven't talked now in a few years. I haven't had the time or money to change my name back. That is why it hasn't happened. If I had known that this family history stuff was so important to others I may have been more active with you in doing something to help you with your quest for answers or something, don't know what, but I may have paid more attention to the Randall family history, etc. But honestly, I do not like conflicts with other who have such an attitude about what they think they know and who they are in the lineage. It has turned me off greatly to what to interact with others on the family history. Secondly, the Randall family is not a close and friendly bunch. It is my age group and under that are more social with each other, thanks to facebook. I will think more about this later. You guys are welcome to contact me, but keep it nice or I won't reply. kapt6810@yahoo.com Jennifer Georgius,
I just sent you a message to your posted email address.
I was thanking you for your interest in the Randall family. That applies to you too Michele.
I was explaining in the email that I am the last Randall in the Randall family genealogy in America. If I don’t change my last name back to Randall and that of my son’s, that is it. There truly will not be any more Randall lineage. For all you Randall family members, let me remind you how it works. A lineage is pasted down from father to son, not to the second or third son, not to the daughter. I am not trying to step on anyone’s toes or hurt someone’s feelings. You are all special. Everyone is important. That is just how it works. I am 100% the real deal with this lineage thing. Believe me, my father has reminded me of this and is very pissed that I haven’t fixed the problem. We haven’t talked now in a few years.
I haven’t had the time or money to change my name back. That is why it hasn’t happened.
If I had known that this family history stuff was so important to others I may have been more active with you in doing something to help you with your quest for answers or something, don’t know what, but I may have paid more attention to the Randall family history, etc.
But honestly, I do not like conflicts with other who have such an attitude about what they think they know and who they are in the lineage. It has turned me off greatly to what to interact with others on the family history. Secondly, the Randall family is not a close and friendly bunch. It is my age group and under that are more social with each other, thanks to facebook.
I will think more about this later. You guys are welcome to contact me, but keep it nice or I won’t reply. kapt6810@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on North Stonington (1) by Clifford Philip Randall V http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3982&cpage=1#comment-171404 Clifford Philip Randall V Thu, 17 May 2012 05:32:52 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3982#comment-171404 My grandfather told me about this place and our history in America. I never thought that the public would find it so interesting. I never cared to listen, it was boring to me. I suppose that I should have paid more attention. My mother remarried and change our last name, so I no longer carry the Randall name. My mother's lineage traveled with the sister ship to the Mayflower, but the couple died at sea. Another family member came soon after and settled in the same area the the Randall family would later settle in. My grandfather told me about this place and our history in America. I never thought that the public would find it so interesting. I never cared to listen, it was boring to me. I suppose that I should have paid more attention. My mother remarried and change our last name, so I no longer carry the Randall name. My mother’s lineage traveled with the sister ship to the Mayflower, but the couple died at sea. Another family member came soon after and settled in the same area the the Randall family would later settle in.

]]> Comment on Defunct 12: Pardee-Morris House by June Gulick http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=4266&cpage=1#comment-171250 June Gulick Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:37 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=4266#comment-171250 My g-g-grandfather was Henry Pardee his wife was Sophia Rhyinike. Their son Henry L was my g-grandfather; his daughter Florence Pardee Mahnke was my grandmother. Her daughter Mildred Mahnke Gulick was my mother. I am wondering if these Pardee's are related to the builders of the Pardee-Morris House. Henry Sr. and Sophia were born in Germany. Henry Jr. was born in New York city. My g-g-grandfather was Henry Pardee his wife was Sophia Rhyinike. Their son Henry L was my g-grandfather; his daughter Florence Pardee Mahnke was my grandmother. Her daughter Mildred Mahnke Gulick was my mother. I am wondering if these Pardee’s are related to the builders of the Pardee-Morris House.

Henry Sr. and Sophia were born in Germany. Henry Jr. was born in New York city.

]]> Comment on The Driest Town by Steve http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5383&cpage=1#comment-170834 Steve Wed, 16 May 2012 13:51:47 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5383#comment-170834 Wilton lifted the ordinance in 2009, but is apparently sticking to no Sunday sales. Wilton lifted the ordinance in 2009, but is apparently sticking to no Sunday sales.

]]> Comment on Ice Cream at Shady Glen by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5720&cpage=1#comment-170711 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:52:19 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5720#comment-170711 Kerri, the fact that you specified that is incredibly endearing. People should always remember to go to the "real" Shady Glen, the original location on West Middle, and not the one in the Manchester Parkade. The food and ice cream are the same in the Parkade, but it's just not the same atmosphere. Kerri, the fact that you specified that is incredibly endearing.

People should always remember to go to the “real” Shady Glen, the original location on West Middle, and not the one in the Manchester Parkade. The food and ice cream are the same in the Parkade, but it’s just not the same atmosphere.

]]> Comment on Manchester (1) by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5342&cpage=1#comment-170709 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:49:22 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5342#comment-170709 The family that lives here does regular tag sales. If you ask nicely and they're in a good mood (and you buy something, of course), they'll let you look inside. This is also within sight of Hosmer Mountain Soda Shack. The family that lives here does regular tag sales. If you ask nicely and they’re in a good mood (and you buy something, of course), they’ll let you look inside.

This is also within sight of Hosmer Mountain Soda Shack.

]]> Comment on Fried Cheese at Shady Glen by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5350&cpage=1#comment-170708 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:47:52 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5350#comment-170708 I think the cheese platter is up to $1.90 these days for four slices, lettuce, and pickle slices. Still completely worth it. I think the cheese platter is up to $1.90 these days for four slices, lettuce, and pickle slices. Still completely worth it.

]]> Comment on Hosmer Mountain Soda by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5627&cpage=1#comment-170706 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:46:50 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5627#comment-170706 The surly guy who's often working the register at the Manchester Hosmer is, no joke, one of the best things about the experience. He's so gruff and crotchety and I love him for it. The surly guy who’s often working the register at the Manchester Hosmer is, no joke, one of the best things about the experience. He’s so gruff and crotchety and I love him for it.

]]> Comment on Section 3: A Seriously Mixed Bag by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=9389&cpage=1#comment-170703 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:42:19 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=9389#comment-170703 Minor thing: That's actually the abandoned Bolton Drive-In, not Manchester. Minor thing: That’s actually the abandoned Bolton Drive-In, not Manchester.

]]> Comment on 37. Old State House & Museum of Curiosities by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=1665&cpage=1#comment-170702 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:37:06 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=1665#comment-170702 It's not worth the $6 per person if you're in a group. In those cases, this is a definite library pass museum. They also do discounted rates for students, AAA, and seniors (all $3) and give free admission to veterans and active servicemembers if you bring military ID. But definitely hit up CitySteam about a block down the street for lunch or try Vito's, Trumbull Kitchen, or really anything else within walking distance. It's a great part of Hartford for a summer day stroll. And get your parking validated here with admission! It’s not worth the $6 per person if you’re in a group. In those cases, this is a definite library pass museum. They also do discounted rates for students, AAA, and seniors (all $3) and give free admission to veterans and active servicemembers if you bring military ID. But definitely hit up CitySteam about a block down the street for lunch or try Vito’s, Trumbull Kitchen, or really anything else within walking distance. It’s a great part of Hartford for a summer day stroll. And get your parking validated here with admission!

]]> Comment on 196. Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery at MCC by J http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=12157&cpage=1#comment-170700 J Wed, 16 May 2012 06:31:45 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=12157#comment-170700 Most of the art in the corridors around the main gallery actually rotates on a regular basis. There are huge installations throughout the entire campus. A lot of it is student art, but there are plenty of really good permanent installations sprinkled throughout. There is also an Alexander Calder mobile in the Lowe Building atrium and a really cool entrance into the library with columns that light up and chime as you walk through them (Damian would love it). The gallery has pretty good exhibits on a regular basis, not just a few times a year, so it's a shame you were there on a dead day. And just to let you know, it's not staffed, so the person who was there was probably a student waiting for a ride or something. Sorry you had that experience. Too bad you missed the Gay Hitler and the penile art exhibits (separate things) from the past! Most of the art in the corridors around the main gallery actually rotates on a regular basis. There are huge installations throughout the entire campus. A lot of it is student art, but there are plenty of really good permanent installations sprinkled throughout. There is also an Alexander Calder mobile in the Lowe Building atrium and a really cool entrance into the library with columns that light up and chime as you walk through them (Damian would love it). The gallery has pretty good exhibits on a regular basis, not just a few times a year, so it’s a shame you were there on a dead day. And just to let you know, it’s not staffed, so the person who was there was probably a student waiting for a ride or something. Sorry you had that experience. Too bad you missed the Gay Hitler and the penile art exhibits (separate things) from the past!

]]> Comment on 107. Lock Museum of America by Steve http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5703&cpage=1#comment-170224 Steve Tue, 15 May 2012 15:49:09 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5703#comment-170224 Sorry. I am actually incapable of constructive comments on this page anymore. Sorry. I am actually incapable of constructive comments on this page anymore.

]]> Comment on 107. Lock Museum of America by Dawn http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5703&cpage=1#comment-170181 Dawn Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:36 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5703#comment-170181 I am looking for an old, though not antique Chicago key (H2810) and thought perchance you could guide me in the right direction to find one. It's for a gumball machine. Do you have any constructive comments? Thanks I am looking for an old, though not antique Chicago key (H2810) and thought perchance you could guide me in the right direction to find one. It’s for a gumball machine. Do you have any constructive comments? Thanks

]]> Comment on Connecticut Chocolate Trail by SageAlum http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=17043&cpage=1#comment-169918 SageAlum Mon, 14 May 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=17043#comment-169918 Steve, you can add CocoaShak in Cheshire, CT to the list. The truffles are great, flavors are unique and prices are darn good! Steve, you can add CocoaShak in Cheshire, CT to the list. The truffles are great, flavors are unique and prices are darn good!

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