Show notes
This episode of 'Ramblin on the River,' takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the family's history, focusing on Alan's summer of 1969 in the Catskill Mountains. The episode dives into the family's entrepreneurial past in the hospitality industry and includes amusing and heartfelt stories, debates on historical dates, and intricate recollections of Alan's youthful adventures, working as a busboy at the Vegetarian hotel, and eventually finding his way to Gilbert's hotel. The Bernstein's also touch upon broader industry topics such as sea service time for mariners and upcoming ventures like the USS Nightmare. The episode concludes with humorous anecdotes and family banter, providing rich insight into the Bernsteins' family dynamics and their love for storytelling.00:00 Introduction to Ramblin on the River00:39 Meet the Hosts: The Bernstein Family02:19 A Trip Down Memory Lane: 196906:45 Life in the Catskill Mountains16:00 The Vegetarian Hotel Experience22:07 Woodstock and the End of Summer25:06 Memories of the Catskill Mountains26:11 Working in the Catskills: A Teenager's Experience27:08 The Late Night Shows and Bartending31:01 The Seasonal Nature of Catskill Resorts33:05 Lessons Learned from the Catskills36:22 Word of the Day: Schnoz41:09 Mariner Licensing and Sea Time49:03 Upcoming Episode Teaser and ConclusionPlease like and subscribe to this show. Connect with us on our Facebook or Instagram page. Check out our website at RamblinontheRiver.com or email us directly at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!