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Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

In Monroe Udell’s old-fashioned ice cream parlor, Jaxson’s, it’s fun to read the walls, with its collection of newspaper clippings, American memorabilia and license plates. For 54 years ice cream has been prepared daily on the premises using fresh cream, … Continue reading

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Panera Bread in FL & RI

This bakery/cafe chain’s artisanal breads are the star here. The stuff they put on them – asiago roast beef, chipotle chicken – is yummy too. We love the combos: daily soups (broccoli cheddar and low fat ones) with a 1/2 … Continue reading

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Searching for Weapons of Mass Destruction

On April 18, 1775, British General Thomas Gage gave orders to about 700 British soldiers to go out to Concord MA to seize and destroy military supplies known to be stockpiled in the town. You can still walk the area … Continue reading

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Civil War Reenactment in FL Dec 13-14

Join the Civil War reenactment of the ‘Raid on Fort Pierce.’ It is presented as living history, demonstrations, Sutler’s Row, authentic Civil War Camps, Ladies Tea, and a Blacksmith. It begins at 9 am each day with a civil war … Continue reading

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Speed Like a Race Car Driver

If the traffic isn’t rolling fast enough for you, you can head to Xtreme Indoor Karting in Fort Lauderdale. You will feel like a real race car driver as you don a jump suit, professional helmet and neck brace, and … Continue reading

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FL Winterfest Boat Parade on Dec 10

On December 10th, 2011  beginning at 6 p.m in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a parade of boats travel  on the new river and then travel north on the intercoastal, ending at Lake Santa Barbara, Pompano Beach. Brilliantly illuminated boats light up the night sky to … Continue reading

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Books & Coffee in SC

You’ll like the location of Downtown Books and Espresso, on Walterboro’s main Street, where you can unwind from your drive browsing through the dozen quirky antiques and collectibles stores. This coffee/bookstore serves up what you would expect: café au lait, … Continue reading

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Ice Cream at Sloan’s

Everyone stops by Sloan’s in Palm Beach, their version of Willy Wonka’s, with cherubs on the ceiling and an electric train riding the wall. You can try 30 flavors of ice cream (coffee & donuts, krispy kreme), and since this … Continue reading Continue reading

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Free money at Sheetz gas stations

Sheetz gas stations/convenience stores are located in 4 states along I-95: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina (as well as Ohio and West Virginia). It is a 50-year-old family owned business run by the Sheetz family: Steve, Stan, Louie, Joe, … Continue reading

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Dedication Day in Gettysburg Nov 19

Every year on Nov. 19, Gettysburg honors its beloved president with Dedication Day, to mark the anniversary of the dedication of the National Cemetery. The day includes a Wreath-laying ceremony, Keynote speaker and the reciting of the Gettysburg Address, along … Continue reading

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