Eric Karns

Mary and I are planning a trip to Northern Vermont, Plattsburgh, NY (where my mom’s side of the family is) and Montreal, Canada - possible drive up to Quebec too. One very interesting fact about Vermont is that from 1860-1960 the population remained about the same, around 300,000 people. Since 1960 it has doubled to 600,000, but is still the least populated state per capita.

More interesting facts: In and around the Plattsburgh, NY region many people call their grandmother and grandfather memere and pepere (pronounced mem-ay and pep-ay) which is french. My memere is a native french speaker and I am very excited about the possibilty of visiting Montreal and Quebec, where you might as well be in France.