Blue Jay Lunchonette - Alton Bay

PapaBarnCat · 05-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Does anyone remember this place, located across from Butler's Busy Corner store? In the 60's on summer vacation, my parents would have me boat down to the town dock each morning and go up to the Blue Jay to pick up doughnuts (plain) right from their doughnut making machine, then dash back to the boat and make my way back to the rented cottage (Loon Cove) ASAP so they were still warm. They were a treat with a fresh cup of coffee.

Just Sold · 05-20-2011, 05:18 AM

I sure do remember the fresh doughnuts and blueberry muffins too. They also rented rooms up stairs. We were across from you just south of Peggy's cove.

RLW · 05-20-2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaBarnCat

Does anyone remember this place, located across from Butler's Busy Corner store? In the 60's on summer vacation, my parents would have me boat down to the town dock each morning and go up to the Blue Jay to pick up doughnuts (plain) right from their doughnut making machine, then dash back to the boat and make my way back to the rented cottage (Loon Cove) ASAP so they were still warm. They were a treat with a fresh cup of coffee.

PapaBarnCat , glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum. You brought up a many a nice thoughts of the Blue Jay and the homemade dougnuts. I to use to drive down to get them for the family. I was more into the driving than the boat thing at that age. I would use any excuse then to take the car

tis · 05-20-2011, 06:45 AM

In the early 70s some friends of our bought that place and made the doughnuts. I can vaguely remember it

But it does bring back memories. I have lost touch with those friends now.

RLW · 05-20-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

In the early 70s some friends of our bought that place and made the doughnuts. I can vaguely remember it

But it does bring back memories. I have lost touch with those friends now.

It's a damn shame, but that happens way to often nowadays and at a time one cannot afford to loose his/her friends.

mcdude · 05-20-2011, 07:10 AM

Just Sold · 05-20-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

The Blue Jay was not Butler's. Butler's Busy Corner is today Amilyn's. The Butler's were school teachers from MA but I forget where. They were very nice people and I always loved going into their store.

Highlander · 05-20-2011, 09:13 AM

I remember the Blue Jay back when it was a pizza shop, counter service and arcade games over in the left corner. I believe it was Connie and Al's daughter who operated the donut shop, they sure were nice hot and fresh donuts. What a way to spend an early morning by the lake with a cup of coffee and warm donut.

ghfromaltonbay · 05-20-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Highlander

I remember the Blue Jay back when it was a pizza shop, counter service and arcade games over in the left corner. I believe it was Connie and Al's daughter who operated the donut shop, they sure were nice hot and fresh donuts. What a way to spend an early morning by the lake with a cup of coffee and warm donut.

Before the shop closed, the donuts were no longer made on the premises but were delivered by Dunkin' Donuts. Their daughter Phyllis still spends the summers in Alton Bay, but she and her family sold the building and the golf course within the past 5 years and just enjoys relaxing at the lake.

upthesaukee · 05-20-2011, 08:02 PM

They were Sid and Mary Butler and I dated their niece. They were super people. When we first moved to Alton Bay in 1996, I went to the Old Home parade and saw Sid. He was sitting in a wheel chair on the bridge over the Merrymeeting. When I walked up to him and said hi, he recognized me (hadn't seen me since about 1966) and we talked like it had only been a few months since we had seen each other.

I believe they were from Andover or North Andover, as was my old girlfriend.

NHBUOY · 05-21-2011, 10:05 AM

...Connie & Al...WOW...They were good people...good donuts AND a post office....I remember the juke box blasting the Doors song, Light My Fire, a VERY popular song that particular summer, from the arcade...good times...

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-21-2011, 02:12 PM

We made a special trip to Amilyn's today for some home made doughnuts. Good stuff.

Jonas Pilot · 05-21-2011, 05:38 PM

I like Amilyn's cinnamon sticky buns.

PapaBarnCat · 05-21-2011, 09:17 PM

WOW! Guess people do remember! Thanks McDude for posting the photo's so I could show my "much better half".

Was the adjacent mini-golf owned by the same folks? That was a "classic" as in; 'miniature golf nostalgia' course

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-22-2011, 03:08 PM

PapaBarnCat,
I don't have the answer to your question but the "classic" mini golf course was still going until a few years ago when it was completely redone with another mini golf course in the same location.

upthesaukee · 05-22-2011, 04:55 PM

Al and Connie owned the Blue Jay mini-golf and the building with the donut shop, apartments, and arcade.

mcdude · 04-06-2012, 04:49 PM

from "Alton - A Town to Remember" The Alton Old Photograph Committee 1987

Mr Cooke's Crew · 04-10-2012, 01:05 PM

I use to take John's Chris Craft down every Sunday for donuts

Altonbayicefishingfool · 07-14-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

In the early 70s some friends of our bought that place and made the doughnuts. I can vaguely remember it

But it does bring back memories. I have lost touch with those friends now.

I grew up just behind the donut shop as a kid... The smell wafting through the air of freshly made donuts on a weekend morning was almost unbearable.. I just wanted to run down and buy the whole place out! Typically on a weekend morning they would be sold out in just a matter of hours.wish they were still there!

weim2 · 08-12-2012, 09:56 AM

I worked for Connie and Al for 5 summers. My sister in law was there before me and she was there for 5 summers also. I have been married. For 40 years and my husband would help Al out at the golf course and then go dive for the Mount!! fun summers. And thanks PapaBearCat for your memory, I may have waited on you!!!!

05-19-2011, 09:22 PM	#1
PapaBarnCat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sudbury, Ma. Posts: 20 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Blue Jay Lunchonette - Alton Bay Does anyone remember this place, located across from Butler's Busy Corner store? In the 60's on summer vacation, my parents would have me boat down to the town dock each morning and go up to the Blue Jay to pick up doughnuts (plain) right from their doughnut making machine, then dash back to the boat and make my way back to the rented cottage (Loon Cove) ASAP so they were still warm. They were a treat with a fresh cup of coffee. Last edited by PapaBarnCat; 05-19-2011 at 09:23 PM. Reason: typo

05-20-2011, 05:18 AM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	I sure do remember the fresh doughnuts and blueberry muffins too. They also rented rooms up stairs. We were across from you just south of Peggy's cove. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

05-20-2011, 07:10 AM	#6
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	I never heard it called BUTLER'S Busy Corner Store before... __________________

05-20-2011, 08:02 PM	#10
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,595 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,449 Thanked 1,978 Times in 1,079 Posts	Butler's Busy corner They were Sid and Mary Butler and I dated their niece. They were super people. When we first moved to Alton Bay in 1996, I went to the Old Home parade and saw Sid. He was sitting in a wheel chair on the bridge over the Merrymeeting. When I walked up to him and said hi, he recognized me (hadn't seen me since about 1966) and we talked like it had only been a few months since we had seen each other. I believe they were from Andover or North Andover, as was my old girlfriend. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

05-22-2011, 04:55 PM	#16
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,595 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,449 Thanked 1,978 Times in 1,079 Posts	Same Folks Al and Connie owned the Blue Jay mini-golf and the building with the donut shop, apartments, and arcade. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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05-20-2011, 06:45 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,681 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,446 Times in 1,004 Posts	In the early 70s some friends of our bought that place and made the doughnuts. I can vaguely remember it But it does bring back memories. I have lost touch with those friends now.

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05-20-2011, 09:13 AM	#8
Highlander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 74 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I remember the Blue Jay back when it was a pizza shop, counter service and arcade games over in the left corner. I believe it was Connie and Al's daughter who operated the donut shop, they sure were nice hot and fresh donuts. What a way to spend an early morning by the lake with a cup of coffee and warm donut.

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05-21-2011, 10:05 AM	#11
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	...Connie & Al...WOW...They were good people...good donuts AND a post office....I remember the juke box blasting the Doors song, Light My Fire, a VERY popular song that particular summer, from the arcade...good times...

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05-21-2011, 02:12 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	We made a special trip to Amilyn's today for some home made doughnuts. Good stuff.

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05-21-2011, 05:38 PM	#13
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I like Amilyn's cinnamon sticky buns.

05-21-2011, 09:17 PM	#14
PapaBarnCat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sudbury, Ma. Posts: 20 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	WOW! Guess people do remember! Thanks McDude for posting the photo's so I could show my "much better half". Was the adjacent mini-golf owned by the same folks? That was a "classic" as in; 'miniature golf nostalgia' course

05-22-2011, 03:08 PM	#15
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	PapaBarnCat, I don't have the answer to your question but the "classic" mini golf course was still going until a few years ago when it was completely redone with another mini golf course in the same location.

04-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#17
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	from "Alton - A Town to Remember" The Alton Old Photograph Committee 1987 __________________ Last edited by mcdude; 04-06-2012 at 05:31 PM.

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04-10-2012, 01:05 PM	#18
Mr Cooke's Crew Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 45 Thanks: 99 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	Blue Jay I use to take John's Chris Craft down every Sunday for donuts

08-12-2012, 09:56 AM	#20
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Blue Jay I worked for Connie and Al for 5 summers. My sister in law was there before me and she was there for 5 summers also. I have been married. For 40 years and my husband would help Al out at the golf course and then go dive for the Mount!! fun summers. And thanks PapaBearCat for your memory, I may have waited on you!!!! Last edited by weim2; 08-12-2012 at 06:46 PM.