Park Model for Sale $39,900

Our Park Model located on site 198 has now been posted on Craig's List at http://newlondon.craigslist.org/rvs/3757910590.html.  If you wish to contact me directly, please email at nowakowski@sbcglobal.net.  See details below.

2005 Heritage Park Model Double Loft (12' x 34') with attached 3-season room (21' x 12') and wrap around deck. Located on site 198 at Strawberry Park Campground, with site available on a seasonal rental or for separate purchase from campground. Beautiful, large, private corner site with 50 amp, water, cable and sewer. External AC/Heat unit, with full duct work into attached room, and storage shed. Park Model has sunken master bedroom, with double loft above. Center island kitchen, vaulted ceiling, Corian counters and window sills. Hardwood flooring and tile upgrades. Bathroom with tub & shower and residential style commode. 4 cable TV hook-ups, including in 3-season room and loft. See more info on campground at www.strawberrypark.net. Over $70,000 invested in this set-up, and ready for your family to move in. If not sold by May 1, unit will be moved to an alternate location, so don't miss out on this opportunity for a perfect summer vacation home.

Yard Sale

Although the following items have yet to be officially listed as "for sale", we are offering advance notice to our family, friends and blog followers.  If you are interested in anything, please contact us via email at nowakowski@sbcglobal.net

Item #1: Log Cabin on 20 acres in North Stonington, CT.  Pictures to follow shortly, with listing to be offered by Jan Mallett of Raveis Realtors.  Asking $349,000...or consider buying the house and only 9 acres for $319,000.  For general info, see 479 Cossaduck Hill Rd

Item #2: Park Model with large wrap-around deck and 3 season room.  Located on site 198 (corner lot) at Strawberry Park.  Includes storage box, external AC/heat unit and more.  2005 Heritage Park Model with double loft and sunken master bedroom.  Asking $39,900 (firm), and will be relocating unit if no buyer found.  Will be on Craigslist soon, but here is a sneak preview with one photo  Site 198

Irem #3: Nolan Ryan Rookie Baseball Card--very good condition.  Asking $1000.  Will be on EBay shortly.

Item #4: Abraham Lincoln Carved Portrait Wooden Sculpture:  Unique historical piece perfect for any Lincoln-phile. 30" tall by 25" wide. If not making the cut for "Antiques Roadshow", look for it on Ebay also. Awaiting official appraisal.

Item #5: Ivory Tusk Carving: 14" piece features, frogs, turtles and rabbits pulling a wagon. Awaiting official appraisal.

Item #6: Stan Musial Autographed Baseball:  Official Rawlings "Stan the Man" ball with personalized autograph to an old friend.  Asking $500.

We are looking to liquidate any of our assets, so additional items may become available. Also, if anyone is looking for an investment opportunity, please contact us.

Half Way to Child #4

Brought the whole family to see the most recent ultrasound, as we are about at half-time.  Was not quite prepared for some of Brock's questions, as he is a curious 5.5 year old.  My analogy to baking cookies in the oven did not seem to resonate with the ultrasound technician.  We all averted our eyes when the camera wandered below the Mason-Dixon Line, for as with the three boys, we are waiting to find out the gender.  However, boy or girl, this is the end of the line.  With children 1-3 being named in alphabetical order (coincidence), we may need to find a boy's name in the U-V-W-X-Y-Z range, which does not afford many options.  It does seem like the nose is not quite as bulbous as a traditional male in my family, so perhaps we can finally use one of the female names that have been considered thrice prior.  Our due date is June 9, as we tend to deliver right around music festival season, but Jen is usually a little early. Since this child will now allow a 6-pack of soda to be shared so nicely among the family, it appears that someone may need a little out-patient surgery this year, and although I have volunteered, rumor has it that the doctors offer a "two for one" special for the mom, presenting a tubal tossed in with a fully paid delivery...but I have been bamboozled by those in white coats before. We look forward to seeing everyone this spring, and will keep in touch.

2012 Cajun Zydeco Festival Performers

Strawberry Park is excited to announce many of the performers for our 16th Annual Cajun/Zydeco Festival in Preston CT on June 7-10, 2012. While most of the artists have been confirmed, we are working on finalizing one more Zydeco headliner...and are looking for your input (see the poll). We are extemely excited about the bands already booked for 2012, as we have focused on the Cajun & Zydeco dance bands that our dancers request most. Currently, the 2012 performers will include...

Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express
The Pine Leaf Boys
Ryan Brunet & The Malfecteurs
Jesse Lege & Bayou Brew
Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne
C'est Bon

In seeking one more Zydeco band from outside the Northeast, we have received numerous, numerous suggestions...and while there are many wonderfully worthy bands to consider, we have tried to narrow our survey down to a reasonable number of options. Once again, please note that the results of the poll are non-binding, but we are interested in your opinion. We are considering some bands who have appeared at Strawberry Park in the past, as well as some new faces. In addition, there are some Zydeco bands who are simply unavailable for 2012, but we look forward to their return in 2013 (such as Brian Jack). Therefore, we have offered the following options for the poll, with voting permitted until Sunday, November 20 at midnight.

Keith Frank (it has been a few years since Keith was here)
Jo Jo Reed (performed very well here in 2011)
Li'l Wayne & Same Ole 2 Step (also went over well in 2011)
Andre Thierry (currently located way out in California)
Lisa Haley (also would be coming in from the left coast)

Country Music Weekend 2011

Thanks to all the performers, including Double Play, The Duncan Walters Band, Midnight Rodeo, Gary Leslie & Friends, Hard Luck Aces and The Coyote River Band, as well as dance instructor Steve Falk. Congrats to Bethany and Smitty, our karaoke King & Queen, and thanks to the lobsterfest crew for serving a large group in such a speedy manner. Hope everyone enjoyed the dinner!

Irene Photos

Happy Birth Day to Trey

A warm welcome to the 3rd son of Dave and Jen, as Trey Robert Nowakowski was born at 9:55am on June 11, weighing in at the 8 lb 5 oz class. Will post a few more photos later, and keep in mind that in some of these photos, the baby may not be fully clothed (and appears to be dancing to Zydeco music). The orange kid is one of the many devices used by the nurses to move the delivery along (thanks to Dr. Belcher and Heidi, Angela, Kara, the 2nd shift nurse from Canada whose name escapes me, and all the others at Backus Hospital for their hard work).