[Liz]

Aerial view of Tiah's Cove, location of the 29-acre Blue Heron Farm.

The Obama's spectacular Martha's Vineyard waterfront farm vacation site----is a glamorous spread featuring spectacular views, a private beach, and even its own private golf tee, the Vineyard Gazette reported.

With a main Victorian farmhouse, a five-bedroom "guest house," a reconstructed Pennsylvania barn and New Hampshire shed plus other out buildings, Obama will have room to roam and space to accommodate an entourage while meeting the government's security needs.

The sprawling property, located in the town of Chilmark, is owned by Mississippi timber magnate William Van Devender and wife Mollie, who have decided to rent it for two months this summer. It sold for more than $20 million in 2005.

The estate's prior owners hosted Bill and Hillary Clinton in the summer of 1998. The cost to Obama was unknown, but similar luxury rentals in the area go for between $35,000 to $50,000 per week, about what the average US wage earner earns in a year....if he/she has a job in the Obama depression.

Obama can practice his jump shot on a private basketball half-court or indulge golfing by teeing off on a private tee with a 300-yard fairway leading to a putting green. He can also stroll to a private saltwater pond or take a dip in the Atlantic from a private beach.

The house also has a private dock with a Boston Whaler, a catamaran and several kayaks.deal. Its pool is said to be one of the prettiest while the hot tub overlooking the water offers total privacy.

There is a private vegetable garden and a miniature boathouse with a loft on the water for guest sleepovers.

[ken5050]

I'm not sure if the opening line in the article.."that 56% of families who usually take a summer vacation cannot aford to this year.." is actually correct.

There are many who can't affod to do so, but I suspect that the vast majority could still do so, but choose not to..they're limiting unnecessary expenditures, adding to savings, paying down debt..all of the above. This may signify a significant change in America's behavior..and if the consumer doesn't return, then the recession will take much longer to end..

[Liz]

Last year at the Vineyard, in her most horrid dress to date, the Obamas
ate at The Sweet Life Cafe with Valerie Jarrett, Cheryl and Eric Whitaker.

Sweet Life Cafe
63 Circuit Ave.
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone: 508-696-0200 |
WEB SITE http://www.sweetlifemv.com/menu.html

ZAGAT SAMPLE MENU
Appetizers range from $12.00 to $20.00

Butter Lettuce Salad diced cranberries, goat cheese, basil vinaigrette

Asparagus Soup poached mussels, bacon
Tuna Au Poivre foie gras nage, pomme purée
Pork Cheek Ravioli creamed sauerkraut, gruyère
Sautéed Sweetbreads braised leeks, orange-mustard sauce
West Tisbury & Katama Oysters on half shell with cucumber mignonette & prosecco granite

Entrees range from $32.00 to $44.00

Sautéed Halibut sweet pea risotto, pine nuts, snap peas, marjoram beurre blanc
Pan Crisp Skate Wing Manhattan clam sauce, bacon
Seared Scallops cauliflower purée, raisin-caper compote
Roasted Organic Chicken Breast lemon-braised leg, white bean purée, bok choy
Ribs & Steak short ribs carbonade, grilled hanger steak, twice-baked potato
Wild Mushroom Strudel creamy rosemary polenta, asparagus, porcini broth, truffle oil

[stephenjohnbanker]

” There is a private vegetable garden and a miniature boathouse with a loft on the water for guest sleepovers. “

Now let me see.....Soros....Ayers....Dohrn....a couple of european globalist bankers......hmmmm.......