Out of Christmas Shopping Ideas?

Ok, I’ll be clear up front that this is little more than an entry pimping Maine businesses, but since I’ve found them to be a valuable resource in years past, and it might be a rare opportunity to get some of you up my way for a meet up, I thought it warranted a mention.

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For any of the Boston area readers – or those of you who will be passing through between now and the 25th – I suggest a quick trip to the outlets in Freeport. It’s been the savior of many a Christmas for me in years past, so for any of you still desperately searching for gifts it might be a good option. They’ve got outlets for everyone – Brooks Brothers, Cole Haan, Gap, J Crew, North Face, Patagonia, Polo, Timberland, etc, etc – plus it’s home to LL Bean’s massive store [1].

Drivetime from Boston is around 2 hrs or a little over (Rt 1N – I-95N – I-295N), depending on how much you speed, and if you want to stretch your legs after a day of shopping, you can hit Bradbury Mountain (it’s not really a mountain at all) as I did this weekend.
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If any of you make it up this way, drop me a line and – schedule permitting – I’ll hop down to meet up.

[1] tecosystems trivia: bonus points if anyone can name the one store on the list that the bulk of my personal attire comes from. It’s been linked to once previously, I believe. Tough one.