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Greetings from the Harraseeket Inn! Thanksgiving is fast approaching and right on its heels this year comes Christmas. Holiday shopping's already in full swing here in Freeport and the Broad Arrow Tavern is abuzz with festive diners. On-line shopping may be popular, but it doesn't have the social benefits of window shopping with friends. 'Tis the season for eating, and then eating some more, starting with turkey day, of course, and then proceeding through all the holiday parties that lead up to Christmas. For most of us it's a tough time of year for sticking to diets and our New Years resolutions ultimately  reflect our lack of self control.
Speaking of food, if you haven't made your
Thanksgiving Grand Buffet reservations yet, it may be too late, but we can put you on our wait list and you can console yourself with the  thought that you won't be consuming all these delectable calories, which might not be much of a consolation when you imagine the bountiful feast you'll be missing. For those of you who'll be joining us, be sure to save room for dessert! Our kitchen staff has been working non-stop prepping for the big feast. It's amazing how much goes into preparing to serve such a grand buffet. We hope to see you on the special day! 
Speaking of special days, this past Sunday afternoon while sitting in the back office working on audits, I happened to glance up as a motorcycle pulled into registration parking. Behind the driver of the bike, sitting perfectly erect, forelegs firmly gripping the young man's shoulders, was a very handsome Siberian husky wearing a helmet and a pair of googles.
 It was Veterans Day weekend and the inn was very busy. In a matter of moments these new arrivals were being mobbed by a crowd of astonished onlookers, myself included. Even if you don't like dogs or motorcycles, this was an extraordinary event to witness and photograph.
The handsome and laid back Siberian's name is Sox, and he's known as "The-Bike-Dog" on Instagram, so if you want to check them out and follow along on their adventures, here's the
link
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Sox and his special person are best friends and  traveling partners who've logged over eightyTHOUSAND road miles in the past ten years in their quest to visit all of America's national parks. They'd just come all the way from Acadia National Park on a raw and overcast November day. Cold traveling indeed on a motorcycle, taking into account the unseasonably low temps  and the wind chill, and they were understandably looking forward to a warm overnight at the inn, basking in the warmth of a real fireplace
How did this special Siberian learn how to be a biker? This article gives some of the back story.
We love all our four legged guests here at the inn and have hosted many special dogs who've brought smiles to our faces over the years, but my biggest regret when Sox arrived on the back of that motorcycle is that while I was gesturing wildly and saying "Look, look!" to our dog loving front desk staff, they were so busy juggling the usual myriad of tasks like answering the phone, checking people in and taking reservations, that they didn't have time to see this amazing sight.
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| Sox the bike dog taking in the desert scenery. |
We wish safe travels to the cool bike dog Sox and his best pal Michael. Freeport's a very dog friendly town and we hope they enjoyed their stay enough to return when the weather is milder. But I wouldn't blame them if they headed for a warmer national park.
Recipe of the Month:
Spinach Asiago Dip
2 lb cream cheese
6 oz asiago cheese
1 1/2 lbs wilted fresh spinach
4 oz roasted garlic
1 1/2 C cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 C lemon juice
Soften cream cheese in mixing bowl. Add the remainder of the ingredients and blend. Enjoy on your favorite crackers, lavash or veggies. This is very rich, cheesy and good!
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Upcoming Events and Special Offers:
***Book direct with us either on our website or over the phone (1-800-342-6423) and receive afternoon tea and full buffet breakfast free of charge, a $60. value for two! We have free on-site parking and offer free shuttle service to and from the Downeaster train station.
*L.L.Bean
Northern Lights
celebration, November 22 thru December 31. Check out the calendar of events and bring the kids along for a whole lot of holiday magic and fun!
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Take it outdoors with LLBean's
LLBean Outdoor Discovery Schools
Learn to snowshoe or cross country ski and get out in nature, which really is the most relaxing therapy for our fast paced chaotic world. Plus this'll burn off all those holiday calories!
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Visit Freeport
Sales and fun happenings in town! Everything "Freeport" in one handy website. This is one web site you'll want to check out frequently in this seacoast "village of sales", especially around the holidays!
*Mahoosuc Guide Service Offering canoe trips and dogsledding tours. Explore all the best the Maine outdoors has to offer with the finest and most experienced outdoor guides in Maine!
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And now for November's Trivia question:
How many months did it take Sox the Bike Dog to learn how to ride on a motorcycle?
All correct answers win a voucher worth $5. toward food or lodging on your next visit. One voucher per family, please. You may redeem up to 12 months at a time, a $60. value, in one stay, either toward your room or your meals. Try to answer within ten days and be patient with my replies, there are hundreds of responses. To answer the trivia question, simply reply to this newsletter and your answer will go to our dedicated newsletter email site. Good luck!
We hope you share a warm and happy Thanksgiving with friends and family and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Best regards,
Penny Gray
The Gray family
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| Red sky at dawn just before our first snow! |
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