Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

ViveBene — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:07:47 GMT

I just need to ask--what the heck is the Search for Monogamy swim?? I have tried google, to no avail. I am seriously curious. "Monogamy" is a play on "Monongy" (yet another sea monster): 2010 Search for Monongy: 1.2, 2.4 & White Knuckle - U.S. Masters Swimming Discussion Forums

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

sydned — Sat, 08 May 2010 09:23:23 GMT

I just need to ask--what the heck is the Search for Monogamy swim?? I have tried google, to no avail. I am seriously curious.

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

Kevin in MD — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:30:33 GMT

We got another place in town with a pool, bringing the kids this year. Stayed in the Newport Inn last year and it was fine for me is all I can say. In fact at breakfast the wife of one of the guys from Connecticut (I think) suggested I go shave so i wouldn't tear up my shoulders. Very glad she mentioned it, I had rash there that would have been worse. The electricity being out when I woke up did freak me out a bit though.

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

ViveBene — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:57:44 GMT

Anent Flipper Fill's recommendation of heading toward Jay for lodgings, this would put one close to the great peaks and trails of the northern terminus of the Long Trail (might want to take a passport in case you circle through Canada to get back to lodging). There are good day hikes in the area. Also, Long Trail maintainers lead guided hikes and may be able to assist with a car spot. I'm going hiking! :) www.troutrivernetwork.org/.../index.html

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

Former Member — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:04:59 GMT

i sense an NSR thread "B&B nightmares" coming....... I'm glad this thread started because I have not as yet planned my accomodation for Kingdom. I'll have to get on to Flipper Fill about it soon. Most of my many B&B experiences have been wonderful. Weird and wonderful sometimes. My most recent B&B stay was at Jim Thornton's place in Pittsburgh. It was fabulous!!!! I didn't want to leave. I forgot to sign the guestbook so will have to go again. If anyone's thinking of doing the Search for Monogamy Open Water swim in Pittsburgh this summer this would be a great place to stay. You will need a car, though.

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:17:22 GMT

i was under the impression kayak escorts were required for some surprisingly short distances in the kingdom swims...

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:05:36 GMT

wow, i just noticed there are 86 people signed up for the 10 miler! too bad i'll be in SF.... doing a double alcatraz on my way home from catalina. it was a fun event last year with a field less than 1/3 the size.

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:22:55 GMT

i sense an NSR thread "B&B nightmares" coming.......

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

ViveBene — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:31:01 GMT

Kingdom Swim - Places to stay Here is the response from Phil, which I post with his permission: To those of you looking for an alternative to downtown Newport and don’t want to go with the B&B route, I would suggest you go West to Jay: Cedarwood Resort, Jay Village Inn, or up mountain to the new Tram Haus Lodge. They are about half an hour outside of Newport. You can find the contact information by going to our newly updated Lodging section on the web site. I am presently discussing Kingdom Swim discounts with each of these so you might want to wait a week before making contact. We also include a page on camping options. Heading east out of town are the Lake Salem Inn or Lake Seymour Lodge. Flipper Fill

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:29:10 GMT

There is not much within reasonable driving distance of Newport. We camped last year. The town of Newport operates a campground right at Prouty Beach. Last year Phil had a list of places to stay that he was sending around. It would be worth asking him.

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:31:12 GMT

i prefer sleeping on a park bench to most b&b's. Glad you said that. The Court Without Appeal thinks that the B&B experience is the most wonderful thing ever. Being somewhat socially retarded, I can find it very painful to have to interact, especially the night before a race when I just want to have minimal stress. That, plus I always envision it as being the start of some Stephen King novel - kind of like "The Shining", but with rat poison in the homemade oatmeal cookies that they always want to give you. -LBJ

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:15 GMT

clare and i stayed at a b&b last year. it was quiet but there were all these notes around the room about proper use of the towels.... and penalties for not adhering to said rules. ........ weird. i prefer sleeping on a park bench to most b&b's.

RE: Kingdom Swim--places to stay?

ViveBene — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:20:18 GMT

B&Bs care what you do, and care if you don't follow their advice on travel routes, etc. Plus, I don't care to eat breakfast too late with a bunch of strangers, or explaining to host that I need to get an early start ("But my waffles are famous!"). A cheap, adequate motel would do very nicely. I'll drop Phil a note. Thanks, Jim, for the suggestion.

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sydned — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:50:28 GMT

My husband and I would pretty much do anything not to have to make idle conversation with strangers--especially before coffee. I get enough of that owning a store. I also like when the "host" feels like sitting and chatting, while smoking. No thank you. The only thing that's worse is when there are cats they have not told you about--climbing over the chairs in the dining area. Yup--happened to us Lenox, Mass. Another guest and I, both with serious cat allergies, had to explain to the owners why it really wasn't okay and we would be checking out, immediately. Nice.