The Long Island Blog
Welcome to my Long Island blog.
This blog is a mini journal that will keep you up to date on all the best things to do on Long Island as well as adventures you might have missed.
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And don't forget to tell us about YOUR adventures on Long Island. Share your good times with the rest of us and I'll post your story right here.
June 28, 2006
Rip CurrentsFew things are more tragic than a preventable death. Also known as Rip Tides or Undertow, Rip Currents kill more than 100 people every year.
The good news is there's a very simple and effective way for swimmers to escape from rip currents if they find themselves trapped.
Heres how...
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June 24, 2006
Long Island *Iced* TeaAs silly as it sounds I've been bugged for a while about the correct name for this drink. Is it Long Island *Ice* Tea or Long Island *Iced* Tea?
Here's what I found...
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June 21, 2006
The Fire Island FerryEveryone keeps asking me about the Fire Island ferry. They want to know how much it costs, how long the ride is, can I bring my dog, and so on.
Well here it is folks--the long awaited Fire Island ferry page. Everything you ever wanted to know about riding the ferry is answered right here.
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May 14, 2006
Restaurant Review: The BrickHouse BreweryFor good food and great homemade beer try the BrickHouse brewery and Restaurant in Patchogue.
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May 9, 2006
Long Island Beer, Breweries and BrewpubsHow 'bout a beer? Sounds good right?
But wait. How about having the best beer you've ever had in your life? Although better known for our wine, Long Island turns out some pretty good beer too.
Here's all the information you need to start enjoying fresh, handcrafted beer made right here on Long Island.
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May 2, 2006
Restaurant Review: Tea Time CottageEver been to a teahouse? Until now, neither have I. Tea Time Cottage is a cute little place that'll make a tea lover out of anyone. Check it out...
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April 26, 2006
Book Review: The Vineyardby Louisa Hargrave
The
Vineyard is the amazing story of Long Island's first vineyard. Two young kids just
out of college dreamed the impossible and then achieved it.
With no experience whatsoever they planted vines that shouldn't grow on Long Island and unwittingly founded Long Island's wine industry.
Like true pioneers they faced adventure, adversity and suffered "arrows in the back." I read it twice...
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March 18, 2006
Touring Long Island Wine Country by LimousineA few weeks ago I had the pleasure of taking a limo to visit Long Island's wineries and vineyards. What a trip...
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March 6, 2006
Book Review: Haunted Long Islandby Lynda Lee Macken
Haunted Long Island tells the stories of 32 haunted places on Long Island. Short and sweet, this is a great little reference book and a must have for every Long Islander.
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February 27, 2006
Ocean Beach, Fire islandMore restaraunts, more bars, more shops make Ocean Beach the hottest town on Fire Island. Come see what it's all about on my new Ocean Beach page.
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February 27, 2006
The Ocean Beach MarinaIf you have your own boat and want to sail to Ocean Beach, check out my tips on finding Ocean Beach and docking there.
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February 12, 2006
Long Island Truisms or The Lighter Side of Long Island LifeNeed a laugh? Here's a list of one-liners that humorously define Long Island life.
This originally circulated as an email joke. After receiving it several times I decided it deserved a place on Loving-Long-Island.com
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January 29, 2006
Book Review: Fishing the Long Island Coastby Tom Melton
Do you enjoy fishing
on Long Island? Fishing the Long Island Coast is
almost like having your very own guide.
This handy book reveals everything you need to know about catching fish in Long Island's hottest hot spots.
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January 21, 2006
Book Review: The Food & Wine of the North Forkby Chef John Ross
Enjoy a
nostalgic tour of 65 North Fork restaurants and learn how to cook Long Island style with
100 recipes using fresh Long Island ingredients.
The Food and Wine of the North Fork is a must read for anyone who loves food, wine and Long Island's east end.
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January 05, 2006
Best Long Island Books
This new page is where
I'll be posting reviews of Long Island related books.
The first review I've done is The Barns of the North Fork, a collection of beautiful barn photographs taken by historian and photographer Mary Ann Spencer during her survey of all the barns she could find on the north fork.
This beautifully designed book is a must-have for anyone who loves barns whether you live on Long Island or not.
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