“We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” – Sir Gilbert Humphrey. Photo by R.S.
Cold: It’s not Cohasset and 99 has nothing to do with a shipwreck there.
Warm: 99 is related in some way to a voyage.
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July 6th Clue is posted!
Must be the number of Pilgrims…
Sir Gilbert Humphrey was as bad as Hannibal in Silence of the Lambs, from Wikipedia:
He put the heads of Irish people on stakes around his camps to show the supremacy of the crown during his successful Irish campaigns. One of the pioneers of English colonization, he also claimed what is thought to be the first English property in North America. He was a half-brother (through his mother) of Sir Walter Raleigh.
The wording of his saying is reminiscient of Paul Revere’s “one if by land, 2 if by sea”
just counted the passenger list on the mayflower – 99………
Still, all fame aside, the Mayflower expedition was not even the first English settlement in New England. The Plymouth Colony wasn’t founded until 1620. Jamestown was founded in 1607 by the Company of London, while a second, complementary effort the same year was made by the Company of Plymouth and targeted the mouth of the Kennebec River in Maine. This was the Popham Colony, sometimes called the Sagadahoc Colony.
Kennebunk, Maine=“We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.”
looking only at a head count – not the “best” or “first” voyage – would like to research that plaque, though………….
No so sure about the headcount for the pilgrims. Everything I’ve read says 102 passengers sailed for America. And that 2 people died while at sea, and one baby was born on the Mayflower en route…This is a challenge!
Not so sure about the headcount for the pilgrims. Everything I’ve read says 102 passengers sailed for America. And that 2 people died while at sea, and one baby was born on the Mayflower en route…This is a challenge!
I think I figured it out….the HGTV Green Home will be in Capecod. Maybe the clue has somehting to do with this book: Cape Cod Voyage: A Journey Through Cape Cod’s History and Lore
by Jack Sheedy and Jim Coogan
As a follow on to their popular Cape Cod Companion, authors Jack Sheedy and Jim Coogan have added over 100 new stories of pilgrims and pirates, sea captains and shipwrecks, and bits and pieces of forgotten Cape lore. The book, which carries many photographs, features tales of early explorers, lighthouses, and inventors, and continues the course of Cape Cod history through the great age of sail in the nineteenth century, right into the twentieth century and the surge of modern tourism that began with the grand hotels. Cape Cod Voyage is a journey through Cape Cod’s past–the interesting and the strange, the historic and the legendary, and some tales that are a little bit of all of the above.
WOW! Mary!! I guess that puts a hole in my bucket!! So, it’s not Cohasset! Okay, I will have steer my boat in another direction…at sea to start with….”rough seas?” “We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” This quote is tagged Army and Navy, but what does it have to do with location? You say “Kennebunk, Maine?” Boy am I confused as ever!!
When all is said and done & we know where the 2010 Gream Home will be built, I propose that the bloggers get together and throw the biggest “Green” Tea Party since December 16, 1773!
Thanks Mary!
Could it be that “Mary” is part of the HGTV’s Green Home location? ‘Mary’ as in Maryland????
Under the picture you posted the caption reads..”We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” – Sir Gilbert Humphrey. Photo by R.S.” Upon researching this person whom said it, I found he was brother to Sir Walter Releigh who rose rapidly in Queen Elizabeth I’s favour, being knighted in 1585, and was involved in the early English colonisation of the New World in Virginia under a royal patent.
Initially, the term “Virginia” applied to the entire eastern coast of North America from the 34th parallel (near Cape Fear) north to the 48th parallel, including the shorelines of Acadia and a large portion of inland Canada. Both Spain and France had claims to the region, but neither was able to prevent the English from becoming the dominant power. To the south along the Atlantic Coast of North America, Spain attempted to establish settlements at least as far north as South Carolina. The short-lived Ajacan Mission is believed to have been established on the shore of Chesapeake Bay. The Spanish colony of Spanish Florida, centered on St. Augustine, was established in 1565.
The Virginia Colony included the whole state of Maryland.
On November 22, 1633, Leonard Calvert set out on the “Ark” and the “Dove” from Cowes Isle, England, on a voyage to Maryland to set up a colony. The Ark, the larger of the two ships had a weight capacity of roughly 350 to 400 tons, while the Dove, being a much smaller ship, had a capacity of only about 50 tons. Historians say that approximately 140 people founded the first Maryland colony, although this number may be between 99 and 140. In early March 1634, the Ark and Dove reached the Chesapeake Bay, bound for the Potomac River to Maryland. The Ark and Dove arrived at Maryland on March 3, 1634. On March 25, they came ashore to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, that is celebrated today as Maryland Day.
The new village name changed from Yaocamico to St. Mary’s City. This name was given in honor of the Virgin Mary. The Ark eventually returned to England, but the Dove remained in Maryland. A plaque is located today near the water’s edge in the location of the Maryland Dove.
So, Maryland remains my choice for the HGTV Green Home. And the place just may be St. Mary!
Sounds like barnstable Massachusetts
Glenna, you are correct. But, the manifest recorded 99 people only. Though, many of them traveled with their maids, etc., they were not added to the manifest. So, for the actual records, it would read 99 people. It is still looking like Maryland …. More research to do!! Thank you, Mary!!!
Ha, another clue that leaves us adrift in a sea of confusion!
However, it should be noted that English nobleman Sir Humphrey Gilbert (among his many unusual adventures, both successes and failures) sailed for America in 1578, from PLYMOUTH, England (although his expedition never made it to North America, and was forced back to England six months later.)
Since Sir Humphrey sailed FROM Plymouth, England, and the 99 pilgrims landed (years later) IN Plymouth, MA, could there be a definite Plymouth connection in MARY’s clues?
Sorry that MARY poured cold water on the Cohasset connection, since it is a beautiful area, but we must hold our chins up and our Google fingers at the ready as we tackle MARY’s Monday message of misadventure!
Rally the troops, and fire when ready….
Thanks Mary for another clue. We are all having trouble with this one.
A Voyage? I need some time to do the research.
I got it! Maine produces 99% fo all the blueberries in the country, making it the single largest producer of blueberries in the U.S.
Hi there everyone! I have been down at the Jersey Shore for a couple of days with no internet access…Yikes! I am just now getting caught up with all of the fabulous posts from all of my blogging buddies….who I have so, so missed…I did tell my Jersey friends about each one of you though! Weird how much I missed all of you!
Thank you MARY for all of the great clues! You have been very busy! I hope you took some time to enjoy the fireworks!
I’ll be back to post later…can’t wait to chat with you guys soon!
Living the Dream!
Ralegh Gilbert continued the colonizing efforts of the family and in 1606 was one of eight grantees who received Letters Patent from King James I. This grant provided for two colonies — the London Colony and the Plymouth Colony. Under Captain Christopher Newport, the London Colony sailed from London in December 1606 and reached the Chesapeake Bay on May 13, 1607. There they founded Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in the New World. Led by Ralegh Gilbert and George Popham, the Plymouth colony sailed from Plymouth on May 31, 1607 and arrived in what is now the state of Maine on August 1, 1607. There they built the Fort of St. George on the Sagadahoc River (now the Kennebec River). The ensuing winter was severe and many of the colonists died. When spring came Ralegh Gilbert learned of the death of his older brother, his inheritance of Compton Castle and the necessity of returning to England to claim his estate. The colony went with him. Later Sir Ferdinando Gorges made a second unsuccessful attempt to colonize the same area. And in 1621 Ralegh Gilbert was a member of the Council of England for the Plymouth colony. He died in 1634.
I read more than once that the number on the Mayflower was 104, nont counting crew which number 40 (?). A baby was born enroute, but the passengers that died, died after landing.
In 1578, at the age of 40, he received Letters Patent authorizing the planting of an English colony in America. He assembled a large fleet which sailed from Dartmouth on September 26, 1578; however, storms forced the ships to seek refuge in Plymouth until November 19. Although this attempt failed, it got his brothers Walter and Carew Ralegh involved in American Exploration. Yet it was not until 1583 that he made a second attempt, sailing from Plymouth on June 11. One ship, Barke Ralegh, turned back immediately because of illness, but Gilbert and the other ships arrived at St. John’s, Newfoundland, on August 3 and took possession two days later. Because it was small and could explore harbors and creeks, Gilbert now sailed on Squirrel, a ship of 10 tuns, rather than Delight, his 120 tun flagship. On August 29 the latter ship wrecked with the loss of 100 lives and many of Gilbert’s records. On the return voyage to England to record his claim Gilbert remained aboard Squirrel rather than transferring to the larger Golden Hinde as urged by his men. On Monday, September 9, he was observed on deck reading a book. As the ships drew near he was heard to say, “We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” Later that evening the small ship disappeared, swallowed up by the sea.
Well, I think I might be Maine considering the cranberries….
If we are talking history….New Hampshire was founded in 1630. Officially New Hampshire was part of Massachusetts until 1679.
Mary,
You’ve outdone yourself! These clues will certainly educate us on the history of firsts in the United States. Whoever thought the HGTV blogs would be so educational?!!!
As long as the Green Home is near water, I’m happy because “we are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” I agree with that quote.
Oops – sorry posted this on the 4th of July clue blog (twice!!) by mistake so here goes again:
Okay…so remaining in MASS for the moment and building off of Show Me’s Plymouth reference and navigating the housing community waters in and around Plymouth… The Pinehills Master Planned Community” in Plymouth MA would seem like the perfect setting for an HGTV Green Home.
From Wikipedia:
The Pinehills is a large, mostly residential development located in the Pine Hills region of Plymouth, Massachusetts. As of 2008, the project is the largest new residential and commercial development in New England.
The community consists of over 1,000 luxury houses, apartments and condominiums, two golf courses, a country club, and the Village Green, a small commercial center with shops and services.
It is still under construction. When completed in 2014, it is expected to contain close to 3,000 homes and stretch over an area of 3,060 acres (12.4 km2), an area larger than many Massachusetts towns.
The houses in The Pinehills are broken into several small neighborhoods. Homes are designed by one of nine different builders, the largest being Thorndike Development and Whitman Homes.
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The Pinehills community sounds a lot like the Tradition Master planned community with the Village Green serving as the center of the community with shops, stores, community gathering places, etc.
Okay that’s my 2 cents for today…obviously we still need much more info to go on to narrow down the search…
Oh Mary Mary quite contrary…where will the 2010 HGTV Green House grow???
And this one…
Some more info on Pinehills Community -
“The Pinehills in Plymouth, Mass Wins Grand Award for “Best Mixed-Use Community” in the Nation
Award given at 2006 Builders Choice Design and Planning Awards”
PLYMOUTH, MA — The Pinehills received the Grand Award for “Best Mixed Use Community” in the United States from Builder Magazine at the recent 2006 Builders Choice Design and Planning Awards.
Founded on the idea that some land is appropriate for preserving and some for building, The Pinehills is unlike any other master planned community. More than 2000 of the 3000 acres of rolling hills and pine forest remain as open space with homes oriented to views of woods, water and golf, giving this “new” community a timeless quality.
“This year’s winners, including The Pinehills are innovators in the industry and serve as an inspiration for other builders and architects,” said Boyce Thompson, editorial director of Builder, the leading magazine for the residential building industry. And innovative it is!
The newest village center within the historic town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, The Pinehills serves both local neighbors and residents of the community. From choosing “red or white” at the wine shop to take home with the dinner purchased at the café, to shopping for the perfect frame, window treatment or furnishing, to running errands from bank, to post office, to florist, to cleaners, the village green is the heart of the community. This vital center is also the place for browsing at “Art on the Green” in the spring or dancing to jazz and blues in later summer and, offers both neighbors and residents access to a variety of professional services.
The Pinehills provides exceptional recreational amenities as well, from miles of walking paths and nature trails, to two daily fee golf courses, to the Stonebridge Club where friends meet to swim, play tennis, take a class or simply enjoy sitting by the fireplace. It is truly the definition of a mixed-use community.
Ocean city, md.
I still believe that the answer is: 99% of all bluberries in the US are produced in Maine. This relates to a voyage because instead of importing bluberries from a foreign country, they are grown locally in the state of Maine. Also, if Maine is producing that many blueberries, maybe some of these blueberries are being exported to foreign countries.(See also, my previous post).
First clues were pictures of states that start with the letter “M”..so we had 8 choices..Nest were the train, basketball goal, 3 story with roof ‘widows walk’ and an Apple tree.. from that I believe that Maryland had the first subway which failed and they resorted to street cars. The basketball (think of firsts) points to Springfield Mass., the 3 story building points to Oldest College in Mass. called Hall of Howard? The apple tree points to the Maryland Apple..so that narrows it down to Mass. and Maryland…Then the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse points to Baltimore, MD. The horseshoe crab points to the Chesepeak Bay, which is near Maryland since Maine isn’t included in the last clues..That Coast Guard Plaque could be any coastal state. However it is possible that it is displayed at Baltimore with the Coast Guard Cutter #37 and also at the dock where the “Dove” ship is docked. And I-65 skirts the east coast right through Maryland and Mass and Maine..so with this last clue with the caption, “”We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” – Sir Gilbert Humphrey. “” and the history behind it only leads me to believe it has to be Maryland because Gilbert Humphrey was not successful in his colonization efforts, but Sir Walter Releigh was, and he was his brother. Anyway, it is really tearing at our memories and ability to research the history of this Great Country, and we should appreciate those that established it for our enjoyment today. Good luck to all in your guessing.. mine is St. Mary’s county, Maryland..because it has Cypress Creek, a lighhouse almost identical to the one in the clues, Apple trees, Crab, old St. Mary’s town, Navy and Coast Guard, I95 isn’t far from it and it starts with the state starts with the letter “M”. As far as 99? it only said a headcount was what it referred to, and it could be in the range starting with 99 +/-. And have you looked at pictures of St. Mary’s County? It is fabulous there! So many sights to love day after day.
As for the Mayflower, the passenger list is as follows:John Alden John Carver Richard Gardinar Ellen More Edward Tilley
Isaac Allerton • Katherine (White) Carver John Goodman Jasper More • Ann (Cooper) Tilley
• Mary (Norris) Allerton James Chilton William Holbeck Richard More John Tilley
• Bartholomew Allerton • Mrs. Chilton John Hooke Mary More • Joan (Hurst) Tilley
• Remember Allerton • Mary Chilton Stephen Hopkins William Mullins • Elizabeth Tilley
• Mary Allerton Richard Clarke • Elizabeth (Fisher) Hopkins • Mrs. Alice Mullins Thomas Tinker, wife, and son
John Allerton Francis Cooke • Constance Hopkins • Priscilla Mullins William Trevore
John Billington • John Cooke • Giles Hopkins • Joseph Mullins John Turner, and two sons
• Eleanor Billington Humility Cooper • Damaris Hopkins Degory Priest Richard Warren
• John Billington John Crackston • Oceanus Hopkins Solomon Prower William White
• Francis Billington • John Crackston John Howland John Rigsdale • Mrs. Susanna White
William Bradford Edward Doty John Langmore • Alice Rigsdale • Resolved White
• Dorothy (May) Bradford Francis Eaton William Latham Thomas Rogers Roger Wilder
William Brewster • Mrs. Sarah Eaton Edward Leister • Joseph Rogers Thomas Williams
• Mrs. Mary Brewster • Samuel Eaton Edmund Margesson Henry Samson Edward Winslow
• Love Brewster Thomas English Christopher Martin George Soule • Elizabeth (Barker) Winslow
• Wrestling Brewster Moses Fletcher • Mary (Prower) Martin Myles Standish Gilbert Winslow
Richard Britteridge Edward Fuller Desire Minter • Mrs. Rose Standish
Peter Browne • Mrs. Fuller Elias Story “Mr. Ely”
William Button • Samuel Fuller Edward Thompson Dorothy, Carver’s maidservant
There are 99!!!!! Count them…lol
The picture at top is titled…”What lies ahead?” At the bottom it says ‘rough seas’. Could this be a clue?
Just making a comment…lol
Wow, does this feel like being back in school, learning history of the east coast. But one fact I do remember from high school which may be of interest to those who are discussing the Maryland or Massachusetts theories as being the popular contenders, at the times in history of all the events discussed, the states’ boundaries all extended west and Massachusetts also extended north including the current state of Maine, which did not achieve statehood until March 15, 1820. It was called the District of Maine and belonged to Massachusetts. Just thought I’d bring this up since there are so many comments of Mary being sneaky, she could give Massachusetts-type clues & still mean Maine. No other state is as famous for Lobsters, which was one of the first pix. Maine’s state quarter has a lighthouse & an old sailing ship. Maine’s state flag has a coat of arms depicting a farmer & a seaman which ties in nicely with the quote for this clue.
Cindy Maine(iac), any other relevant Maine history I’ve not addressed which puts Maine almost on equal odds with Maryland & Massachusetts?
My thoughts: I’m keeping in mind MARY’s comments under the four “first” photos of clue #2…”You are right. The first set of photos are related to states whose names begin with the letter M. But which ONE WILL SERVE AS THE LOCATION [my emphasis] for our next HGTV Green Home? Below you will see today’s photo hints. Think of firsts in American history.” All four photos “firsts” are firmly tied to Massachusetts….
So, I will not climb down from my station in the crow’s nest of this ship’s mainmast come swell or high water, regardless of the shifting winds of opinion or the clouds of doubt that hang heavy above me. I will remain ever vigilant, day after day, clue by clue, from my lookout post, spyglass (and keyboard) in hand, until we can finally bring this ship of HGTV bloggers safely into homeport at the 2010 Green Home site.
While it may be a bumpy ride once the Green-landers’ exploratory expedition does hit the beaches, let’s hope it’s all smooth sailing until then. Now, hoist the mainsails and full speed ahead, lads and lassies… steady as she goes.
Oh, and speaking of bewitching clues, should we look towards Salem, founded in 1623, with what appears (from the single accounting I could find at “celebrateboston”) to be a contingent of 100 disgruntled folks from the original Plymouth colony?
Really, though, it’s great fun to share ideas, information, and insight about MARY’s clues with one another. And part of that fun is the variety of opinions expressed, whether lighthearted or more serious. So if Massachusetts doesn’t fit your mindset, stick to your guns…unless “Captain” MARY orders otherwise!
KZ, excellent info “the states’ boundaries all extended west and Massachusetts also extended north including the current state of Maine, which did not achieve statehood until March 15, 1820. It was called the District of Maine and belonged to Massachusetts.” A map of the original 13 colonies would help those who do not those this portion of history. Thanks to Natl. Geographic, I had a map that displayed this quite well.
I’m just thankful we are on the New England coast.
I think the new green house is being built in Maine. The coast line reminds me of other pictures I seen on another blog. I just hope that this house is more handicapped accessible. I have issues with climbimg stairs and opening doors and windows. I also would like to see the counter height ajusted to accommodate people of slight stature. I am 5 ft 2 in and I find it a little difficult To reach cabinets “WAAY” over head and chopping on a counter that is to tall is a problem.
I know the hose will be beautiful. I just hope it will be useful to everyone.
This is what I learned today: “Show Me The Green” Your speech of courage (which I loved) reminded me of the first speech that was spoken Years ago at the Port of the Kennebenec River in Maine, which was a major port early in AM History because it was such an easy deep passage into the land. Infact there were many firsts in that river as was mentioned in an article I read early today. I still think the GH will be in Maine at Kelsey Brook development in Freeport, and I will stand strong and firm in that belief, until I run aground at the many rocky coastal islands of Portland and Freeport Maine. Which reminds me, I had another thought, maybe the quote is referring to an island, “We are as near to heaven by sea as by land.” (even though I hate the author of the quote)
The Plymouth Company (1749-1816) managed one of the very early land grants in Maine along the Kennebec River.
I remember my mom (who is from Boston MA) (and who worked summers in Ogunquit, ME) reciting from memory Longfellow’s “The Song of Hiawatha.”
Gilbert’s quote that was reminiscent of Paul Revere brings to mind Longfellow’s famous “Paul Revere’s Ride.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a native of Portland, ME. And, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Wreck of the Hesperus” speaks to a voyage with “ninety-nine.”
The United States Coast Guard Sector Northern New England also appears to makes its home in Portland, ME. And, Portland is dotted with lighthouses. Cape Elizabeth alone is home to “Two Lights” and Portland Head.
The NBA Red Claws, a new Celtics D-League affiliate, in Portland, ME was recently added to the League (announced sometime around late June of 2009). Nearby, the Seashore Trolley Museum in located in Kennebunk. And, Bar “Mills” is in proximity. Moreover, I-95 runs right through the area.
Also, the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership in Portland, ME, notes the two most important spawning sites for horshoe crabs are: Middle Bay and Thomas Point Beach in the bay — both of which are nearby in Brunswick, ME.
Hello! Dear Mary , Does the HGTV Green Home 2010 could be in Massachusett’s Bay, or
Conericut or Coast of Maine or North Caroline, or Virginia? LOL
Thank you for the updates
I think that I figured out what 99 refers to. My math may be a bit off….but I counted 67 lighthouses in the state of Maine, and 31 lighthouses in the state of Massachusetts. This only equals 98, but like I said my math may be a bit off. That would narrow the search down to 2 M states on the east coast, ME and MA.
W., I love your comment on the blueberries!! The only problem is that most sites state that it is 90%…. So, I still think that it is a head count…but, from where is still bothering me!! Show Me, be careful if Coop hands you a new looking drink….I think that he wants to put an end to the “99 Bloggers” song…LOL… or if he mentions something about “Stuffy in a Suit”…LOL.. Glenna, you are amazing at this research…. I will just wait until you post before I do any research….!!! Along with Cathy and KZ… GLennNYC..I have been looking at Pinehills, as well!!! Love life by living green!!
Hello!! Mary Could be at St John Bay in Newfoundland or N.Minn
I changed my mind about the blueberries, but I am still counting lighthouses in M states. In order to get 99 lighthouses you will need to count 61 lighthouses in Massachusetts, 28 lighthouses in Maryland, and 10 lighthouses in Minnesota. Those #s add up to 99!!! I was so happy when I came to this conclusion! So if I am correct, we have narrowed the states down to three: MA, MD, and MN.
P.S. Maine has 67 lighthouses. But this is not relevant.
Show Me: I think Coop took over on your last post. How does it feel to have a split personality? I love you both, but I’ve loved Coop longer. “My Ship Has Sails” is a song about a vessel laden with riches, but it doesn’t mean a thing unless “true love” enters the picture. Well, true love is how I am going to feel about the new Green Home, where ever it is built. MD or Ma. It is going to be one amazing home. Thanks HGTV.
Mary, Mary, seeing double?
Help us out from all this trouble.
I was wondering when the site will be relieved if anyone knows. I don’t think I can blog for a year. I already feel like I am going in circles.
I did find something today that was interesting that lead me to Fall River, MA where the logo to Restaurant “99″ which was started around 1962 by Charlie Doe in Boston and became a huge chain of restaurants in the NE, was retired. Not exactly a headcount BUT Fall River, MA is the only city in US to have its government center located over an interstate highway. Now I am on to something.
In addition historical for WWII Navy Vessels may connect it with Coast Guard. Probably, but have to googled.
I am switching from Woods Hole to Fall River today. For now. haha
New Jersey
My guess is conneticut..either Stratford or New london. Stratford makes sense due to the interstate 95, horseshoe crab beach, the lighthouse ect. I can’t relate to the number 99 and other stuff. I’m fairly positive its conneticut since the coast guard is there
New Mexico
Route 99 is a north-south state highway in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Maryland Route 99 is a 7.6-mile (12.2 km) section of Old Frederick Road from MD 32 to US 29 in Howard County, Maryland.
State Route 99 is part of Maine’s system of numbered state highways. It runs 8.76 miles (14.10 km) from an intersection with State Route 9A in Kennebunk to an intersection with State Route 109 in Sanford. The route is also known as Cat Mousam Road (in Kennebunk), Webber Hill Road, and Kennebunk Road (in Sanford). Route 99 also passes by Lloid G. Nedeau Memorial Park.[1]
Thanks Mary!! I think that if for some reason Missouri wasn’t it, then I could see how Maine would be the spot!! I feel confident on that one!! However, Missouri is still my state!!
Also, I saw “For Rent” last night and I enjoyed it!! The mother & daughter were trying to find a new apartment that met their criteria like close to school & having laundry facilities. It was cool to see and I can relate as I am moving out of my parent’s house this year!! I am very excited about that!!
-Your Confident 2009 HGTV Super Fan
forget Fall River, NOT GREEN at all.
So back to the Cape. One of Bostons most aggressive and politically challenging Green accomplishments has to be the approval of the Wind Energy Project. So how about Sandwich, MA for their contribution. Does it fit the other clues?
No wonder, Katydid, that Coop and I sometimes think (and write) alike—after all, we’ve known each other ever since I can remember!
And now, in honor of the unresolved I95 clue: “95 bloggers with clues to resolve, 95 bloggers with clues, figure one out, until there’s no doubt…”
Rally the troops…we’re losin’em left and right!
Something just occured to me in the first set of photos…the apples photo!! Well, doing a little research I see that the Honeycrisp apple is the state fruit of Massachusetts, and it really looks like the same type of apple?
Captain Mary’s Warm tip: 99 is related in some way to a voyage. Are there 99 Islands listed for the Islands of Massachusetts? Some islands are attached, but it certainly would take a voyage to get to some of the Islands…like Martha’s Vineyard, which is an island off the south of Cape Cod in New England. Or, maybe Nantucket which is an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts? Oh yeah, you would take route 95 to Cape Cod?
Looks like the 2010 Green Home will be in one of the towns or villages of Cape Cod, where the US Coast Guard established its first station in the 1700’s. I’ve never been to Cape Cod, but I understand it’s a wonderful summer escape and quite possibly a year round haven.
Hi everyone! I missed you all!
As I am going through and catching up on all of the blogs, I am amazed at all of the work everyone has done with their research.
I am going to keep catching up right now but will post later, however, in the meantime, I wanted to mention how clever MARY is with this photo…how fitting is it that it is titled ‘What lies ahead?’ by the photographer Rahul Singh? And then under the photo is a comment simply stating ‘rough seas’.
Oh, SHOW ME, I think you’re right…it IS going to be a ‘bumpy ride’ on the ‘rough seas’…I think I’ll need to adjust my sails!
Living the Dream!
i think they are relate together because they are in the same place !
Cathy/Maine)iac), GlennNYC, W, KZ, Glenna Calton, and Show Me,
I have a problem with Maine and Mass. Maybe you can help me.
If the budget for the Green Home is around $750,000, what areas in Mass or Maine could HGTV build a state of the art green home for that amount? I would think the green home would be in an area not as expensive so that HGTV can get a great return on the dollars spent.
What do you think?
Learning more than I ever anticipated searching for the connection. 99 is not helping at all. However, Nantucket, MA has Horseshoe Shoals and the history of the Nantucket Lightships. 95 doesn’t seem to work for me with Nantucket. The Green Connection may be the Wind Turbines that a private company has been given rights to this area to set up in the Nantucket Sound. This energy resource seems green enough and certainly we will know the impact in future generations. Has to be an improvement from oil spills However, this land should not be “given” to private sector. Must compensate fisherman and local people who are sacrificing for this endeavor.
So I hope it is Cape cod and I will leave it at that.
HI FELLOW BLOGGERS,
WELL, I FOUND A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE MAYFLOWER. THERE WERE 102 PASSENGERS AND A CREW OF 25.
THE CITY OF BOSTON WAS RANKED THE 99TH MOST EXPENSIVE PLACE TO LIVE IN 143 CITIES WORLD WIDE DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF MASS IN 2008.
JUST TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING AS FAR AS VOYAGES GO, THE SS TITANIC PASSENGER, MARY JANE, THE GIRL WHO KEPT THE DIARY AND HAD THE FAMOUS KISS, THE MOVIE WAS BASED ON AND WAS SAVED BY THE SS CARPATHIA WHICH ARRIVED IN NEW YORK CITY SAFELY. IN NEW YORK, SHE MET HER FIANCE WHERE SHE WENT ON TO BOSTON, MASS, HER ORIGINAL DESTINATION TO LIVE.
JUST A FEW BITS TO CONSIDER. I HAVE ENJOYED EVERYONES’ DEDUCTIONS. WHAT A HOOT!
GOOD NIGHT,
MHORN
What I keep thinking is how the heating cost of house in Maine, Massachusetts would be? It is cold there in winter.
Maryland is just in between, I assume better temperatures in winter, and in summer…
I will just wait, and read all those greatly informative blogs here
The lighthouse is the Sevn Foot Knoll Lighthouse in Baltimore,MD. That is my old hometown, I grew up there in the 60’s & 70’s. Did not realize where it was til I did some investigating. It is an inactive ligthouse since 1987. It was relocated on October, 1988 to Pier 5 at the Inner Harbor waterfront. Located at the end of the harbor on Magic Dr. off Pratt st. in downtown Baltimore, Md. The new house will be in Maryland!!!!
I feel it will be in the Tidewater area which is situated on or near the the Chesapeake Bay. It is a more temperate climate.
Hi Lessie, You bring up some good points. I agree that the areas we seem to be exploring, especially in Mass are considered rather expensive places to live. That is why I was looking for planned communities in the area that tend to have homes priced in several different brackets. I am not sure if HGTV has a specific budget limit or not (although I think we can agree it is far less than the Dream Home giveaway). I think the 2008 GH was valued at over $850k, so not sure what the ceiling is. There are others on the blog that have been participating longer than I – so I am sure they will have better insight.
Luba – you are correct heating would be an issue anywhere in New England. Perhaps, geothermal heating would be a cost effective way to showcase green living in colder climates (and many other eco-friendly, energy efficient heating technologies that may also exist).
Although, I am still leaning towards Mass (based on clues thus far) – I think Maryland would be an excellent contender (I used to live in DC and work in Columbia, MD – which is equidistant from Baltimore and DC and there are quite a few lovely planned communities – all located right off the I-95 corridor.
Lastly, I hear you marjie – I too am wondering how long the clues go on before they reveal the location…my eyes are going crossed, although, as others have mentioned – I am learning quite a bit.
Happy trails everyone…
Hi Renee Love Green. So I was speaking to my niece in South Florida (I actually grew up there as well), who was stung by a jelly fish recently and I remembered about your son’s encounter. Anyway, I found this free ebook re: beach safety for my niece and thought you might be interested in it as well. It talks about all the creatures in the ocean and how best to avoid encounters with them (from stingrays to sharks).
Here’s the link:
http://www.beachhunter.net/beachsafety.htm
Renee Loves Green – I sent you the post below with a link and it is waiting in moderation. So I thought I’d try it without the link – just in case it get’s lost
Hi Renee Love Green. So I was speaking to my niece in South Florida (I actually grew up there as well), who was stung by a jelly fish recently and I remembered about your son’s encounter. Anyway, I found this free ebook re: beach safety for my niece and thought you might be interested in it as well. It talks about all the creatures in the ocean and how best to avoid encounters with them (from stingrays to sharks). Go to beachhunter dot net and click beach hazards.
Lessie, I’ve been wondering about the prices in Mass also, especially the Boston & Cape Cod areas which are quite pricey. Not sure what Maine prices are but they do have more undeveloped land than Mass. and the coastal areas of Maryland, so would think they would be lower. It is the most sparsely populated state east of the Mississippi, probably due to its harsh winters (collegemom would probably love it there though & might go if we finally get a home with no HOA fees)
Marie, I don’t think the 99 refers to the number of islands, but I looked it up and wow, the list of Mass islands is VERY long on Wikipedia (stopped counting after 14 starting with A & 60+ starting with B), not sure how many of those are on the ocean though. Interesting to note that they list a Blueberry Island in Winchendon township (north central Mass – not anywhere close to the coast) which is inhabited as a residential development.
Since the warm clue states that 99 has something to do with a voyage but so far most blogger research on ships has been the Pilgrims, has anyone looked or been able to find how many passengers were aboard any of the voyages of the “Virginia of Sagadahoc” the first English-built ship to have been built in the “New World” (1607-1608) by the colonists of Popham Colony in present-day Maine? She sailed in 1608 from Maine to England bearing some of surviving members of Popham Colony and in 1609 was part of the transatlantic “Third Supply” to Jamestown surviving the 3-day storm which shipwrecked the fleet’s flagship in the Bermuda Triangle and arrived at Jamestown in October under command of Captain James Davis, who was involved in the construction of the vessel in Popham Colony. Any more info on this Cathy/Maine(iac), especially considering the tie-in you noted with Popham & Ralegh Gilbert (son of the author of today’s clue)? Cindy you seem to know much about Maine too, any comments? My New England history is rusty, been decades since I left & even then know more about RI, Mass & Conn since I grew up in RI & the other two were closest.
Oh, forgot to say sorry bloggers if I confused you earlier, used Jack’s computer & didn’t notice until after I’d posted that it listed KZ as the name. I hadn’t used his laptop since that day of the 2nd clue when my posts weren’t going through & I tried his laptop with a different name to see if it would work, later noticed no posts went thru that day.
Still does Maine or Maryland have any firsts that have to do with basketball or apple trees? Maybe a playground with basketball court? Cindy anymore Maine trivia to add to our confusion?
Renee, can you believe we haven’t had rain since Friday afternoon? It cleared up in time to watch fireworks Friday night (saw them from the backyard of the house it looks like we’re moving to in Golden Beach). Just read Glenn’s post of beach hazard link, reminded me of Jack made me read some article about a woman getting attacked by a shark while on a sandbar somewhere near here this weekend, so enjoy the beach, but please be careful. I doubt I’ll be heading there until I get over this flu (8 days is wearing on my nerves), or maybe that is the medicine I would need? Guess this is my due since I rarely get sick. Good luck to whoever wins the home since all 3 M states on I-95 can have harsh winters with a long season for colds & flus.
Also trying to figure out if the timing will change for the drawing since the winters would delay construction. Will be interesting to see the different green options for wintery homes – radiant floor heating, high thermal mass, but will they switch from solar to geothermal or wind?
Ooo, this post is getting long. Sorry. I’ll quit for now. Good night all.
showed the picture of the monument/plaque to a friend who maintained coast gard property on Cape, Islands, and RI for over twenty years – he can’t recall the location of the stone pictured – I 95 is a lot closet to Newburyport than Plymouth, but, Mary could just be working on the state’s location………
That particular coast guard plaque/monument was taken in Kentucky. When Mary posts a picture, she gives the credits for who the photographer is. Click on the name and go to the person’s site and you will find the photo.
Maine Tree of Facts:
The
Pine
Tree
State
22 cities
424 towns
16 Counties
51 plantations
33,215 square miles
6,000 Lakes and Ponds
3,500 miles of coastline
17 million acres of Forest
416 unorganized townships
32,000 miles of Rivers and Streams
Winter temperatures averaging 20F
Summer temperatures averaging 70F
Population in 2006: estimate 1.3 million
92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway
America’s first chartered city: York, 1641
Became the 23rd State on March 15, 1820
542,629 acres of state and national parks
Harvested over 72.5 million pounds of lobster in 2006
Harvested over 138 million pounds of finfish in 2006
Harvested approximately 46 million pounds of shellfish in 2006
Mt. Katahdin (5,268 ft. above sea level) approximately 1 mile high
Baxter State Park – Mt. Katahdin & northern end of Appalachian Trail
Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor is the only national park in New England
Potatoes rank 6th in production nationally in 2006 with 58,000 acres in production
With an annual crop valued at more than $75 million, wild blueberries make a major contribution to Maine’s economy.
320 miles long
210 miles wide
Capital: Augusta
York is situated 99 miles S.W. from Augusta (capitol of Maine).
Cape Neddock and Bald Head are the head lands. The former is a little to the south of cape Neddock river. At the end of this cape is a small hillock called the Nubble, on which Congress has recently authorized the erection of a Light house. Boon Island lies about 9 miles southeast of this point. Bald Head makes the S.W. part of Wells bay.
The settlement of this place began about the year 1630: it was then called Agamenticus, from a mountain of that name in the north part of town. This is of considerable elevation, and a noted land mark. From its summit, there is an extensive prospect bounded by the great ranges of the N.H mountains on the N. and N.W., and the Atlantic on the coast from Cape Ann to Cape Elizabeth.
The area was first called Agamenticus, meaning “beyond-the-hill-little-cove,” the Abenaki name for the York River. In 1638, settlers changed the name to Bristol after Bristol, England, from which they had immigrated. Envisioning a great city arising from the wilderness, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, Lord Proprietor of Maine under the Plymouth patent, named the capital of his province Gorgeana. In 1642, by charter of King Charles I, Gorgeana became the first incorporated city in America. John P. McKenna was one of the towns earlier watchmen; he would look out from high trees for indian attacks.
Following Gorges’ death, however, the Massachusetts Bay Company claimed his dominion. In 1652, York, Massachusetts was incorporated from a portion of Gorgeana, making it the second oldest town in Maine after Kittery, incorporated two days earlier. It was named for York, England, site of the defeat of Oliver Cromwell.
Check out (http://vimeo.com/3189875) and also (http://www.anneerwin.com/community-info/york) York homes have the highest value in Maine.
Can’t seem to post links here, but will try again. York has highest valued homes in Maine. See (vimeo.com/3189875) for a short look at York.
OK—- just came back, was away all day yesterday. I have to catch up on all of the blogs—- but glanced at a few
1. I think that this picture is simply showing “Rough” waters—- Not in the South
2. MARIE MILLER= good point— she said how the “apple” is the “state fruit” for Massachusetts= remember the Picture of the Apple Tree?
3. Remember the picture of Cranberries? Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice is bottled in Massachusetts
But— not to throw a curve. But in my passings yesterday, I saw a car with a NEW JERSEY plate. It had a picture of a LightHouse on it. I hope that this doesn’t mean anything????
Diana
LESSIE= At first I thought that too, about the high cost of living near Boston. I went to a real estate site in Cohasset– it looks like a very, very nice area (out of curiosity). Some nice homes ranged from $700-$800,000 (on the lower range).
If HGTV built a home in Sonoma County— which is “primo” real estate– there’s nothing that HGTV does that doesn’t surprise me— LOL LOL —- we Love HGTV!
It looks like it’s heading in the “direction” of Maine now? I’m not so sure about this
Diana
Diana, you are right about them building the Dream Home in Sonoma County, but for the Green Home, they like to choose a less expensive property and in a development that has everything that you need close by…to live green!!! On to do more research!!! Love life by living green!! OMG Cathy/Manine(iac)….you are amazing !!!! I will keep reading!!
Still have to “catch up” on all the blogs. RENEE LOVES GREEN– OK, see your point. I’m pretty new to the HGTV blog.
I just found this info— don’t know if it mean’s anything or not. It is a “Government site” stating how the #99 is the Policy Number for eliminating threats or risks at sea for voyages.
It states, “99–Provide detailed threat assessment for individual vessel voyages and ports”
https://www.fbo.gov/index?&s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ffeadfd7478f8925295841f8872ae2fc&tab=core&tabmode=list
Diana
the home will be built in Plymouth,MA !!!!!!!!!!!!! They finally revealed the location!! now lets have that “Green” tea party Marie!
boy your quick they just mentioned it at the selectmans meeting at 8:50 the Pinehills in Plymouth is the next HGTV Green House
the horseshoe crabs are found on the East Coast hope it wil;l be in New England and i will win it . I am in Texas now . I want to go home to New England however i n eed a home to live in. G Raines
I think the site is in St Louis Mo. That's the location I think it is.
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