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 ConclusionPlease like and subscribe to this show. Connect with us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559987272590">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramblinontheriver/">Instagram </a>page. Check out our website at <a href="https://www.ramblinontheriver.com/">RamblinontheRiver.com</a> or email us directly at podcast@bbriverboats.com. Thank you for listening!

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'...

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