Comments on: Coasting: That “old money” feel of Jekyll Island

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:40:26 +0000

In reply to krithya G. We've actually been to Newport but not for an extended period of time. Would love to return and tour as many houses as they would let me into! OMG! So very lovely -- the area and the homes! Thanks for taking a look!

By: krithya G

krithya G — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:20:33 +0000

Nice post! It reminded me of a recent trip we made to Newport, Rhode Island, which is also a coastal town with lovely mansions. The Vanderbilts built a mansion there as well.
And for a minute I thought the sport you were referring to in the fourth picture is cricket, but turns out croquet is a different game altogether.

By: Curt Mekemson

Curt Mekemson — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:18:54 +0000

In reply to Oh, the Places We See. That's how Peggy and I felt during our four years on the road.

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:26 +0000

In reply to Curt Mekemson. You're right. We do get some pretty terrific views, but it's mostly one or two nights at a time. I wonder how it would be to have a second or third home complete with help. But I don't wonder too long. We love traveling and spending snippets of time in various places. It's a patchwork life, but a rich one! Thanks for reading!

By: Curt Mekemson

Curt Mekemson — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:07:06 +0000

Whenever I come in to contact with the million dollar views the wealthy spent their fortunes on, I reach around and pat myself on the back that I can enjoy the same views, for next to nothing— as you are doing. Good blog. Thanks. 🙂 –Curt

By: yprior1

yprior1 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:22:40 +0000

In reply to Oh, the Places We See. :0)

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:55:29 +0000

In reply to yprior1. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the pictures and the blog.

By: Oh, the Places We See

Oh, the Places We See — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:55:10 +0000

In reply to Amy. Thanks, Amy. Wouldn't it be fun to stay in that lodge? We thought about it while walking around and seeing all the relaxed people in rocking chairs, in the dining room, etc. Ah, the good life!!!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 01:35:18 +0000

Enjoyed reading the history of this special island. Beautiful place for vacation… 🙂

By: yprior1

yprior1 — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:36:35 +0000

really cool – and old money feel and such a historical and southern feel 🙂