Ledyard, CT

Lake of Isles, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is nice looking most times of year but absolutely magnificent during the fall. Managed by Troon Golf, Lake of Isles is located in North Stonington, CT but is just a golf ball throw away from Ledyard, home of Foxwoods Resort Casino. It offers two championship courses, one private and one public. Both were designed by legendary golf course architect Rees Jones. They have been opened since 2005 and have won several awards since their debut.

The property has all of the niceties you might expect, including a spectacular 50,000 square foot club house, good food and a pretty impressive golf academy. But to me, it is the rolling terrain, the natural landscaping, and the wonderful vistas that makes golfing at Lake of Isles so enjoyable even though my golf game is nothing to brag about. I love how the cart path winds through the deep woods and criss crosses over the 90 acre lake and wetlands areas. On a quiet day I might never come across another golfer but see plenty of deer, geese, ducks and hawks.

This year was the first year I've been a member and when I joined in the spring, I couldn't wait to see what fall had to offer. Last week I packed my camera along with my golf clubs and spent a leisurely 5 ½ hours on the course taking the best shots I could with both my camera and my driver. My score wasn't very impressive but I think I got a few good shots!

P.S. The photo is of the 16th hole of the South Course. I mostly miss the green but I do enjoy the views.

You'll find more of the shots I've taken this year at my

Lake of Isles Flickr Photo Set

THE FLORIDA STONE CRAB SEASON OPENED TODAY WED 10-15-08. IF ENJOYING THE FRESHEST STONE CRAB ON THE MARKET IS ON YOUR LIST OF "TO DO'S", THEN JOIN US IN PARAGON THIS WEEKEND. FRIDAY I WILL HAVE A SHIPMENT IN DIRECTLY FROM THE TARPON SPRINGS FISHING FLEET... SIMPLY THE BEST!!

IF CRAB ISNT YOUR THING, I WILL ALSO HAVE 20 OZ PRIME GRADE BONE IN RIB STEAKS, WOOD GRILLED WITH WILD ARUGULA AND MARINATED TOMATOES, OR 45 DAY DRY AGED ANGUS SIRLOIN WITH GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND BROWN FRIED SHALLOTS, NEVER FEAR...THE KING OF STEAKS WILL BE HERE AS WELL...TRUE JAPANESE KOBE SIRLOIN...A MUST TRY!!

THE BRISTOL BAY ALASKAN RED KING CRAB FISHERY HAS OPENED TODAY AS WELL, SO, ONCE THE BOATS LAND THEIR CATCH, I SHOULD HAVE SOME OF THE BEST KING CRAB IN THE WORLD NEXT WEEK.

AND AS ALWAYS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS THAT YOU MAY HAVE FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON,

SCOTT MICKELSON

CHEF DE CUISINE

SMICKELSON@FOXWOODS.COM

Stop in my favorite restaurant and ask for Steve the bartender or Chris and tell them Sandy Bliven sent you and receive a complimentary drink on me! Sandy BLiven, REMAX South County, RI e - PRO Certified Specialist.

Ledyard Fair Grounds

63rd Annual Fair

Route 117 Ledyard, CT

Now that Labor Day is over, and the kids are back to school, you are probably thinking all summer events are over. Nope, not yet. Ledyard is having their 63rd annual fair this coming weekend Septemer 5th through September 7. Times are listed below. Be sure to check out the Petting Zoo, Pig Races/Hot Dog Races on Saturday and Sunday and the Farmer's Market all weekend. If you enjoy history, you can visit the old one-room school house that is behind the main stage friends from the Ledyard Historical Society will be there to answer your questions.

This is an event for the whole family. So get out and enjoy what summer we have left before it is too late.

September 5-7, 2008
Friday - 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


General Admission - $8.00

Senior Citizens and Youth (13-18) - $5.00

Children Under 10 - Free

3 - Day Pass (at the gate) - $13.00