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Northfield needs more beaches

By Griff Wigley, on January 26, 2012, 6:34 am

I tried to keep blogging while away the past 8 days but alas, my motivation gradually eroded due to the constant availability of sandy beaches, rum punches, and stunning sunsets.

Ahhh, Vieques.

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Bright Spencer says:

January 26, 2012 at 10:52 am

Oh, you both look so happy! Thanks for sharing. More pics please!

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Susan Hvistendahl says:

February 5, 2012 at 4:18 pm

I totally agree with you re the need for more beaches in Northfield, having just returned from a week in Puerto Vallarta. Could have had rum punches there but….well, after we visited a local tequila distillery and got to sample five varieties, margaritas seemed more appropriate. Salud.

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john george says:

February 5, 2012 at 4:49 pm

Yes, more beaches would certainly accomodate more geese. We have to remember to be waterfowl friendly.

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  Kathie Galotti says:
  
  February 6, 2012 at 7:41 am
  
  Geez John. Don’t get Griff restarted on the geese!
  
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    john george says:
    
    February 6, 2012 at 5:36 pm
    
    Kathie- I knew I was sticking my neck out on that one!

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