[Rick F.]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

Great post. I was born in Monticello in 1978, the product of the Borscht Belt. My parents worked for various hotels, including the Concord where my mom worked as a switchboard operator and my father worked in the kitchen. Later my mom and step dad met while they both worked at the Pines.

Sensing (or as a result) of the economic catastrophe besetting the industry there, we moved to Miami in 1988. I still have fond memories of disappearing into the woods with my friends though. Or hanging out with my grandfather at his job as a porter at the Pines Ski Chalet

Luis,

I've seen a lot of firsthand accounts about people living and working at the resorts, and everyone seems to have enjoyed the experience very much--including you!

As for The Pines, stay tuned: it will show up in Part II, iconic outdoor pool and all…

Rick

[Rick F.]

Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Great read and love the pictures!

Nick

Nick,

Given the length of these reports, I'm always a little afraid that no one will read them. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Rick

[angler]

Originally Posted by Rick F.

angler,

Thanks!

Based on your user name, I suspect that you would really enjoy Beaver Kill, Willowemoc Creek, and Neversink River, among others in Sullivan County. The last of these is said to be the birthplace of fly fishing in the U.S. The Ontario & Western Railway used to stock these streams every year to encourage more visitors to the Catskills--and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation continues to do so.

Rick

As I was reading your journey those thoughts crossed my mind!

[Jim Deco]

Once upon a time.
The hills were alive with the sound of music...don't forget Klein's Hillside and Young's Gap in Parksville.
Thanks for the photos and the research.