Rosamor by Oscar de la Renta

Posted by on October 31st 2006 to Shopping, Southern Byways  Tagged , , , , ,
Rosamor by Oscar de la Renta

Every time I go on holiday I seem to haunt fragrance counters and this is a fragrance that I picked up the last time I was in Tampa Bay, Florida. It seems that I like to pair up a fragrance with a holiday and my collection of fragrances has grown a lot of the years. I particularly like this one because it reminds me of the long walks through a certain park that we were often drawn to while in the area. If you are a little curious, think woods, florals and fruit notes that seems to go together …read more

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Haunted Charleston Walking Tour

Posted by on October 31st 2006 to Haunted Places, Southern Byways, Things to See in South Carolina  Tagged , , , ,
Haunted Charleston Walking Tour

“The beautiful architecture of Charleston harbors ghost stories you will hear on an evening walking tour in this enchanted city.
And I was just reading about some of them and yes, they did give me the creeps. Especially the one about the 1940s car and its passengers!
Did I ever tell you my ghost story? I still can’t explain it, but it has to do with a woman who pulled up in a 1950s car, got out and walked right by me… dressed like June Cleaver. Did she simply like the era… or was she a ghost? I still don’t know …read more

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The Keys for Kids

Posted by on October 30th 2006 to Photo Gallery - Florida, Southern Byways  Tagged , , , ,
The Keys for Kids

Swimming with a dolphin at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada.
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Strange Laws of North Carolina

Posted by on October 30th 2006 to History, Southern Byways, Southern Humor  Tagged , ,
Strange Laws of North Carolina

In North Carolina, elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.
You have to wonder how these laws ever came to be. The stories behind the laws are probably funnier than the laws themselves! And there are a lot!
Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions, and Strange Statutes
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Colonial Lake, Charleston

Posted by on October 29th 2006 to Beaches, Southern Byways, Things to See in South Carolina  Tagged , , , ,
Colonial Lake, Charleston

Colonial Lake in Charleston is the perfect spot to enjoy a bit of nature. There is a sidewalk that winds around the man made lake with plenty of benches to provide a place to enjoy the scenery. Or a jog around the lake might be perfect for a summer afternoon…

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How to make moonshine

Posted by on October 28th 2006 to Culture, History, Photo Gallery - North Carolina, Southern Byways  Tagged , , ,
How to make moonshine

A Wilkes County copper moonshine still
Courtesy of Applachian Cultural Museum
Applachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
You have to admit, moonshine and the south simply seems to go together. If you are going to look at the culture of the south, here is a very interesting place to start!! Get ready to step back in time.
“Makin’ good moonshine is quite an art. It takes lots of time and practice before one can whip up a good batch that sells. Throughout history, there have been many ways of making moonshine. Some folks would add a special ingredient or perform a certain method during …read more

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Faye Dunaway … a Famous Southerner

Posted by on October 28th 2006 to Celebrities, Southern Byways  Tagged , , , , , ,
Faye Dunaway … a Famous Southerner

I’m still the little southern girl from the wrong side of the tracks who really didn’t feel like she belonged.
Faye Dunaway

*born 14 January 1941 in Bascom, Florida
If this interview is any indication, it seems that she has lost that “little girl from the wrong side of the tracks” persona.

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Are you wondering about digital cameras??

Posted by on October 27th 2006 to Packing, Planning, Southern Byways, Travel Gadgets, Vacation  Tagged , , , ,
Are you wondering about digital cameras??

My husband has one for work and if I want to take a photo of something, I simply borrow his. But you can imagine that there are times when that is simply not very convenient. Like yesterday… he was on a business trip and took the camera with him. Good thing that I didn’t want it. So, now I’m thinking that maybe I should go looking for one of my own. So, where do you start? What do you need to know?
I think this page will help. It certainly helped me! Just click on each of the photos for details.

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What Makes Riverboats Unique

Posted by on October 27th 2006 to Southern Byways  Tagged , , , ,
What Makes Riverboats Unique

“Rivers present special hazards to vessels. They usually have varying water flows that alternately lead to high speed water flows or protruding rock hazards. Changing siltation patterns may cause the sudden appearance of shoal waters, and often floating or sunken logs and trees (called snags) can endanger the hulls and propulsion of riverboats. Riverboats are generally of shallow draft, being broad of beam and rather square in plan, with a low freeboard and high topsides. Riverboats can survive with this type of configuration as they do not have to survive the high winds or large waves that are seen on …read more

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Exploring the Georgia Aquarium

Posted by on October 26th 2006 to Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia, Zoos  Tagged , , , ,
Exploring the Georgia Aquarium

This is just one of the little guys that you will see and what could possible be cuter?? And then there is the fact that your kids will actually be learning something while on vacation! Who would have thought that possible?
Hmmm, but don’t do what I did when we took the kids to the Grand Canyon. We took them to a restaurant and actually quizzed them about the canyon. Nothing can kill a kid’s interest faster than turning a holiday into a school trip. Especially when it’s Mom and Dad playing teacher!
Yes, I was doing a lot of …read more

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