The First Family plans to spend a weekend vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine.  This two-day vacation is likely a pre-vacation to the summer vacation, which traditionally takes place in August.   Last year the First Family visited Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. This year, instead of visiting for a pre-vacation-vacation, the administration decided to sue the state. During the summer, Barack Obama tends to gravitate north to places like Martha's Vineyard.  Thus, the very blue state of Maine with its breathtaking views and sumptuous fare await America's President and First Lady, complete with an epicurean Xanadu of lush environs. As a precursor to fine dining, Barry and Shelley always manage to visit a down-home, folksy BBQ joint.  Based on the number of smokehouses the Obamas visited in the last year, vacation spots seem to be chosen based solely on access to BBQ. Thus, Mainely Meat BBQ can look forward to a visit from a hungry presidential...(Read Full Post)