Another Alton Bay Landmark bites the dust

MarkL · 06-02-2008, 07:47 AM

Hello all-

My name is Mark, and I am Al's (origional owner of the Blue Jay) grandson. I am one of Marty and Phyllis's three sons. I am sure that many of you knew both my grandparents and/or parents.

I have been following this thread with alot of interest. Was very nice to hear all the fond memories people had with my family and with the Blue Jay. Wasn't so nice to hear someone call the Blue Jay an "eye sore", but everyone is entitled to an opinion.

The Blue Jay was my grandfather's baby and it was great growing up spending summers in alton bay working with him - something both my brother's and I did. When he passed, my parents took over and worked very hard to keep it running. It wasn't easy - they made alot of sacrifices to stay open, but the Blue Jay had alot of sentimental value to my family so it always seemed worth the work.

Unfortunatley, neither of my brothers, or myself, have been able to take on the running of the golf course. So this year, my parents made the decision to sell. They are very pleased that there will remain a mini golf course there and wish the new owners all the best. From what I have seen online so far, it looks like they are doing a great job with the renovations.

I too miss the oak birch inn, the roller skating rink, etc....but things always change. Thank you to all who played at the Blue Jay and were so friendly to my family. I will pass this forum on to my parents, as I am sure they would love to post and thank everyone.

06-02-2008, 07:47 AM	#11
MarkL Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello all- My name is Mark, and I am Al's (origional owner of the Blue Jay) grandson. I am one of Marty and Phyllis's three sons. I am sure that many of you knew both my grandparents and/or parents. I have been following this thread with alot of interest. Was very nice to hear all the fond memories people had with my family and with the Blue Jay. Wasn't so nice to hear someone call the Blue Jay an "eye sore", but everyone is entitled to an opinion. The Blue Jay was my grandfather's baby and it was great growing up spending summers in alton bay working with him - something both my brother's and I did. When he passed, my parents took over and worked very hard to keep it running. It wasn't easy - they made alot of sacrifices to stay open, but the Blue Jay had alot of sentimental value to my family so it always seemed worth the work. Unfortunatley, neither of my brothers, or myself, have been able to take on the running of the golf course. So this year, my parents made the decision to sell. They are very pleased that there will remain a mini golf course there and wish the new owners all the best. From what I have seen online so far, it looks like they are doing a great job with the renovations. I too miss the oak birch inn, the roller skating rink, etc....but things always change. Thank you to all who played at the Blue Jay and were so friendly to my family. I will pass this forum on to my parents, as I am sure they would love to post and thank everyone.