From Editor Walt Brickman
November 13, 2024
In these stressful times for many outlanders, we thought you might enjoy viewing a short slideshow prepared by the Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Bricklyn Parks & Recreation Department.
Unless otherwise noted, all photos are from Chamber of Commerce or Parks & Rec. Dept. archives, prepared with assistance from Dall E-3 AI.
Enjoy a game of chess or mah-jongg? There’s a group for you. Like to hike in the Outerlands? Follow one of Bricklyn’s many scenic walking paths. Are you a fishing enthusiast? Cast a line while watching a Brickrail train go by.
Recreational opportunities abound in Bricklyn! Take the chance to explore not just marine life, but the enormous wreck of the container ship “Full of Bricks” — and make use of our new pickleball court.
Plus playgrounds, swimming lessons for kids, and a wonderful carousel!
For those slightly older, every Tuesday night there’s dancing in the street!
… or explore your artistic side with the Bricklyn League of Plein Air Painters. Remember, the climate is always ideal for being outdoors in Bricklyn!
Let us know your favorite activity.
We welcome Letters to the Editor. Please email to: bricklynvt@gmail.com
To the Editor: Thanks for sharing that slideshow about Bricklyn’s amazing recreational opportunities. I do want to give a shout out to Sally Plater Sanders, Director of Vocal Brickmotion, a group that’s done a great job in advocating for bicyclists and walkers. They helped lead the effort that resulted in voters approving the bond issue that helped cover the cost of the wonderful bike & ped path that now links Bricklyn, South Bricklyn, and Bricklyn Junction. — Kelly B, South Bricklyn.
To the Editor: Great post! Bricklyn Eagle readers might be interested to learn about an terrific example of the positive connections between residents of the Realm of Bricklyn and the Outland city of Burlington. I’m referring to the rapid growth of Bricklyn’s Mah-Jongg League, triggered by seeing seeing how Mah-Jongg rapidly caught on in Burlington. For those readers not aware of what happened in Burlington, take a look at this short video by Eva Sollberger, one of the regular contributors to Burlington’s Seven Days newspaper and website. — Marilyn P., Vermont.
To the Editor: What I love best when I need to relax is to visit Bricklyn’s lovely arboretum. Here are some photos I took when I visited there last week.
The arboretum also offers visitors a free donut and cup of coffee or glass of milk. Very nice, and makes sense since donut magnate Dave Broffman provides most of the funds for the arboretum. BTW, those Dunk Them Donuts are the best! — Georgie B., Bricklyn Jct., VT.
To the Editor: My name is Jen and I’m 12 years old; and my name is Ben and I’m 10 years old. We were surprised you did not mention the Danish game, KLASK, that lots of our friends in Bricklyn are playing. We’re kids but we also know that a lot of adults, like our parents, play KLASK when they go out and see friends. Here’s a short video that shows the basics of how to play the game, in case anyone doesn’t already know. Also, have you seen this other video of excited players at a KLASK contest. It’s kind of funny. We sometimes have tournaments with our friends too. Our parents said it was OK to send you this email and they checked what we wrote. — Jen and Ben, South Bricklyn, VT.
