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Rhiannon12866

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11. I visited there several times as a little kid, before the prison

Sat Jul 26, 2014, 06:22 PM

Jul 2014

My grandmother was big on taking us to all kinds of historic sites around here and she was friendly with the elderly Japanese lady who was the caretaker of Grant's Cottage. The last time I tried visiting must have been in the '80s, after the prison was there, and the guards with guns nearby were intimidating enough that I just turned around and got out of there!

Having been inside numerous times, it's actually kind of creepy. The clock is stopped at the minute of General Grant's death, his dusty funeral flowers are preserved there as well as his used bandages, believe he died of throat cancer.

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Prison officers block news crew from tourist site [View all] hrmjustin Jul 2014 OP

Shortly after moving to the Saratoga Region in 1997... Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #1

Seems tragic. Can't get to a historical site because of a prison. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #2

Bummed the hell out of me at the time... Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #3

You would think they would make accommodations for people. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #4

They did, by restricting access 10 out of 12 months of the year... Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #5

I hope you get to see it soon. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #6

Me too! Apparently, the flowers that surrounded his bed as he passed are still there! Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #7

Wow! They must take great care of the place. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #8

I'm guessing they just don't mess with it... Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #9

Beautiful cabin. I would love to see it someday. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #10

I visited there several times as a little kid, before the prison Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #11

Wow, that must be a blast from the past. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #12

I remember going once with my parents (and grandmother) and think my Dad was even creeped out Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #13

I love cemeteries Horance Greenly is buried right by my brother-in-law's mother. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #14

My grandmother always took us to cemeteries when I was a kid Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #15

Lol a very I teresting place to learn where to drive. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #16

Guess my grandmother had steadier nerves than my parents, LOL Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #17

lol, I never learned how to drive. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #18

It's pretty necessary up here in the North Country Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #19

Mta gets me everywhere. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #20

My Dad wouldn't even drive in the City. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #21

Have you been to Howes Cavern? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #22

Weird, I was just discussing this with a friend on Thursday! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #23

I would too. I went as a kid when we did a trip to the capital region. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #24

I heard that. As you know, I think that's a terrible idea Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #25

Casinos are not doing that great because they are popping up all over the place. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #26

I voted against it. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #27

AC had that happen to it. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #28

It's all about the $$$, but we really don't need that type of "tourism." Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #29

16 comapnies are now trying to get licensed to do it. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #30

It's all about the $$$ Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #35

And addictive. It will destroy families. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #36

A friend of a friend of mine got stuck at the "Racino" in Saratoga Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #37

Just completely wrong. I wonder how many people that happens to. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #38

No doubt more than we ever hear about. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #39

I wonder if the race tracks or casinos feel guilty or do anything to get them home. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #40

I doubt it, must happen pretty frequently. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #41

My cosinworks in one and he says degenerates tend to go there. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #42

The track attracts the very rich and very poor. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #43

Sounds like fun. Belmont is fun to go to sometimes. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #44

And many of those same horses come to Saratoga in August Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #45

they got the otb out of this area. it attracted undesirables. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #46

We still have it around here and it certainly does... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #54

I saw the state set up hearing dates for casinos. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #56

Very cool link, thanks! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #58

It looks like it is here to stay. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #59

Glad you signed up for mirt again. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #53

And I'm so glad that you did, as well! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #55

Yeah. should be cool. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #57

I agree that this looks like a great MIRT team, lots of terrific MIRTers are back... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #60

yeah I am not sure lumping lbn with the rest is a great idea. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #61

That's pretty much what happened with the mods, as well. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #62

I notice group hosts are getting the boot. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #63

Well, they just can't post in the host forum. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #64

are you going to sign up? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #65

Do you have to sign up again for it? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #66

yeah you will likely get on right away. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #67

Are they choosing hosts like they chose mods? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #68

You have to be star member and no hides. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #69

Oh! I guess I missed that! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #70

lol there will be pissed off people tomorrow but they got a days warning. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #71

Yup, just read the post for the third time and I caught it, LOL. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #72

I think non active hosts need to be removed. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #73

I agree. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #74

or people we know never show up. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #75

There has always been a few who forget or never show up Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #76

How can you forget mirt? the pms are never ending. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #77

I know!!! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #78

oh I get rid of it right away. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #79

I tend to like to look back Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #80

they all become a blur after awhile. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #81

I wish I was as good at remembering names as some are. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #82

Why don't they have one? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #83

I'm not sure, but that would be at the top of my wish list. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #84

maybe I will get to an ata post about it. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #85

That's a good idea, have often considered it, but am reluctant to bring up MIRT topics there Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #86

Clear skies and cool here. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #87

It's been hot as blazes here numerous times so far this summer Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #88

We had heat but nothing that bad. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #89

I can't remember exactly, but it was at least April Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #90

Time Warner Cable News/Siena College Poll: Upstate Voters Would Seek Employment At Casinos hrmjustin Jul 2014 #91

Its a closed prison with no inmates....effective today no CO's too. Historic NY Jul 2014 #31

Not surprised the media did not do their job. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #32

In the end they did win out... Historic NY Jul 2014 #33

Yes. Have you been to the site? hrmjustin Jul 2014 #34

That's what this is all about. ABCin2014 Jul 2014 #47

Its a public historic site.... Historic NY Jul 2014 #48

The Lt. Was just following orders. ABCin2014 Jul 2014 #49

True. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #50

Prison closing could affect historic Grant site hrmjustin Jul 2014 #51

editorial: Apology is owed to WNYT-TV NewsChannel 13 crew. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #52