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September 4, 2024 53 mins

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 River
00:39 Meet the Hosts: The Bernstein Family
02:19 A Trip Down Memory Lane: 1969
06:45 Life in the Catskill Mountains
16:00 The Vegetarian Hotel Experience
22:07 Woodstock and the End of Summer
25:06 Memories of the Catskill Mountains
26:11 Working in the Catskills: A Teenager's Experience
27:08 The Late Night Shows and Bartending
31:01 The Seasonal Nature of Catskill Resorts
33:05 Lessons Learned from the Catskills
36:22 Word of the Day: Schnoz
41:09 Mariner Licensing and Sea Time
49:03 Upcoming Episode Teaser and Conclusion

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