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Montpellier is Not Just A Pregnant Caterpillar in Vermont When my older in Kindergarten, we used association to memorize the State Capitals. Santa Fe, New Mexico (Santa Claus at a Buffet) Carson City Nevada (Herrrrrre's Johnny) Charleston, West Virginia (Charles Ingles Stuck in a Bathtub) - Montpelier, Vermont (A pregnant Caterpillar) ad infinitum........... It has always been my Mecca to see Monticello which is now a stone's throw from what will soon be my new abode. I remember telling Josh that Monticello is my Mecca and he would ask "WHY???? "I've seen where Charlemagne was ordained as the King of the European Empire." Thus far, I haven't seen Monticello but I did see Montpelier this weekend. Joe's Mother has seen Monticello a million times and wanted to see James Madison's Place instead. So off to Montpelier - we went. After James Madison's Death, Dolly Madison sold the Mansion to the DuPonts who recently deeded it back to the State with the understanding that it would be restored back to how it was when the Madison's lived there. Thus Montpelier is a work in progress. The tour consisted of showing some of the original construction that was found after removing layers of the newer stuff. The Graveyards are always an interesting adventure. There is the Family Graveyard with big Stone pillars to honor James and Dolly. I was told that the public can't even walk into the Jefferson Graveyard at Monticello. One gravestone had a woman listed as a Consort with a big Pillar on top of it stating Wife. Hmmmmmm..... Maybe a Wife in the Parlor and a Consort in the Bed Chambers. The Slave graveyard was found in a Grove of Trees. The Graves were unmarked but identifiable by the indentations in the ground. It seems very peaceful compared to the Family Graveyard. What was even more valuable about the visit to Montpellier was the companions that I was with. The Magnificent Mr. Joe, His Mother and Younger Sister. Joe's Mother has a wicked sense of humor. She raced around in a riding machine - sneaking cigarettes in places where she wouldn't get caught. After leaving Montipellier, we dines at a resturant that served way too much food. We splashed around in Joe's Hot Tub and Pool and played Dice Games afterwards. Montipellier can be compared to the relationship that I have with the Magnificent Mr. Joe. A Work In Progress  Abracadabra  |
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How great to hear Star, good for you! But did you know that Montpellier spelled with 2 l's is a city in the south of France? Whereas when spelled with one 'l' it is indeed the capital of Vermont. I have visited both places and they are quite different but both are lovely. Great article!
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8/11/2008 2:16 pm |
HEY Star .. If that stupid caterpillar is pregnant ..Don't hang that one on ..ME TIC
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