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To The Editor;
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thank You Dexter

My wife and I are both from the UK (Old England!) where I recently retired after a life time working world wide in the Oil and Gas Industries.

We decided retirement would coincide with New England "Fall Colour" opportunities and we decided on a Fly Drive Vacation via. Boston.MA. Moving between hotels on a one or two nightly basis had no appeal and I recalled Dexter as the home town of a former colleague. The town was so well placed in central Maine as to make good sense as a base. After a little research I found the Brewster Inn! After a few days in Boston we picked up our hire car and headed North on Interstate 95. Our first surprise..non of the of the crazy driving habits of the Middle East where I had worked and with space between vehicles that no longer exists on the UK Motorways.

We stopped at the various highlighted beach resorts and spent a couple of nights in hotels, often driving in silence captivated by the beautiful colours (sorry colors) of the never ever ending trees.

On arrival in Dexter we were warmly welcomed by our hosts Mark and Judith at the Brewster Inn and soon felt at home.

The beautiful countryside needs no comment and for the next 11 days we took off in every direction in our hire car. proving that indeed Dexter is well placed for touring. We got to see a number of unseasonal Moose (a first for us) Eagles and Deer, while visiting the Lakes, Mountains, National Parks, and the Beach resorts, All within easy driving distance of Dexter.

On one of the 2 wet days we headed towards the Motor Transport Museum at Bangor where the owner Mr Gaynor Cole introduced himself and we spent a delightful and informative 30 minutes in his company.

Our over riding impression was of so many friendly people. In Dexter this included the Gas Station attendant, The Bangor Bank, The Supermarket, Renys Department store, TJ,s Restaurant, and everywhere and I do mean everywhere from Boston onwards, we were overwhelmed by the warmth of our welcome.

We envy Mark and Judith at the Brewster Inn and wish them well. After visiting many exotic places as a result of my work we actually felt more at home in New England than "Olde" England. We loved Dexter! Thank you Dexter and Maine. from both of us:

Marlene and Stuart
Guisborough, England