My first trip to Bangor served two purposes:
1. Maine Propaganda: Justin's company has the foresight to know that a spouse (or soon to be spouse) will pull the plug on a relocation if the new job is in a remote, desolate, cold, terrifying place....like say, Maine. So, in the name of family bonding, Justin's employer shipped us both up to the Great White North for Justin's "interview". That interview consisted of convincing both of us that Maine is really a gorgeous place and nothing to be scared of. Luckily, I'm gullible, so I didn't put up much of a fight.
(Disclaimer: I would never, ever prevent Justin from taking such an amazing opportunity and I am grateful to his new boss for considering him/us for the role...just in case his wife or sister or something is reading this.)
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Glamorous shot of Main Street, downtown Bangor |
Anyway, we hit the ground running and spent a solid 10 hours looking at the best abodes that Bangor had to offer. Poor Pauline, our real estate agent, had to hear me say "are we sure this isn't jumping the gun!?" like a thousand and one times that day. Turns out, it wasn't jumping the gun and our two fave houses from that trip went under contract while we were literally standing in them.
I thought this little charmer was the one....Justin wasn't so sure. And then it went under contract while we were standing in the driveway considering our offer.....so long, cute house. |
I mean, really Maine? Really?
After such an enlightening and educational day, I needed a break (translation: lots of red wine) and Justin needed to cure his hangry (hungry + angry = hangry) state of being, so off we went to Giacomo's in downtown Bangor.
Chalk Board Menu |
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Round 1: I win. |
Bangor needs a catchy slogan! |
Anyways, back to carbs and vino. Giacomo's is a mix of wine bar, pizza joint and coffee shop. Some people were obviously posted up for a few hours of surfing the internet and others were there for a drink - overall, it has a very laid back vibe. We settled on bruschetta and pizza with proscuitto, pepperoni, Genoa ham and mozzarella. Amazing.
The aftermath |
How's that for engaging the audience??
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xo,
S
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