Southern Byways

Sometimes we simply don’t have time to take a week long holiday, but a weekend away might just be what the doctor ordered. So, with that in mind, I planned a relaxing two days for you. Enjoy!!
Saturday, we hit St. Augustine Beach. Get ready for some serious fun in the sun!! I thought that today we would go to the beach and just… play! More Info
After yesterday’s lazing around in the sun, I thought that I would send you on a short walking tour. What you are about to see is a collection of nine historic houses …read more

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Now this should appeal to some of you who have had aspirations of being a fighter pilot!

WHO CAN FLY: Our customers have ranged from 5 years old to over 90. The airplane is big enough to easily accommodate people up to 6′ 8″ or 300 lbs. Anyone who is in good enough health to drive to the airport can safely fly with us on the non-combat flights.
Customers for the Air Combat Course also must:
1) Be able to speak and understand English and be able to follow safety instructions.
2) Be able to reach and operate all aircraft controls and switches.
3) Be …read more

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Isabella (Ingraham) Heard was 10 years old when the Bridge of Lions officially opened in 1927. She was there as one of several 9- and 10-year-old girls selected to ride on the float to the center of the drawbridge.
Now 89, she was back on the bridge to attend Friday’s Bridge of Lions Closing Ceremony. She recalled what it was like on the bridge almost 80 years ago when she and her friends rode on the float.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7:07pm

“The Bridge of Lions has become an integral component of St. Augustine’s historic landscape and skyline as well as a …read more

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This summer I plan to visit his art gallery in St. Petersburg, Florida. I mean to every time we go down to Florida, but stuff just happens to get in the way and it is always put off until the next trip. Well, this summer we are going again and it’s going to be number one on my list of things to do. And part of the reason is the fact that the man is such an interesting character!!
1. Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domenech was born at 8:45 on the morning of May 11, 1904 in the small agricultural …read more

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How many ruined photos do you have in your collection? Either there is too much light or not enough. And then there’s the problem of squinting… So, what can you do about it??
How to Take Great Beach Photos

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Yesterday, I sent you to the Devil’s Elbow Fishing Resort, but what if you didn’t catch any fish?? Or what if you were too tired to clean the fish that you caught? Not a problem. Today, I’m sending you to the Raintree Restaurant for dinner. Looks pretty cool don’t you think?
Be sure to check out the menu that is posted and of course I went straight to the dessert section. French crepes sounds awfully tempting!!
The Raintree Restaurant

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Ready for something a little different?? How about a few days of fishing while you are touring the St Augustine area. And if you think that you have to rough it, you would kind of be wrong. These cottages have everything you need and then some. But the rustic flavor of the “old south” is still there waiting for you.

7507 A1A South • St. Augustine, FL 32080
E-mail: fishdevilselbow@yahoo.com
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Union Soldier Paperweight
American Civil War Confederate Mural
CIVIL WAR CHESS SET
I met a man years ago who had a fascination for all things Civil War and decorated his office to prove it. It was quite an impressive room. I picked out these items with him in mind.

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Take a few minutes and look at this photo. What must life have been like for the men who lived here? And now on to the final resting place of many of them…
This list has long been held in the hope of procuring Its completion. It was supplied by the wife of Capt. T. E. Steger, daughter of the eminent Mrs. Felicia Grundy Porter.
The number of fallen soldiers is incredibly sad. The youngest that I found on the list were two 17 year old boys.
Donouald, George, 3d Miss., E, age …read more

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Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Corn Grits, 24-Ounce Box (Pack of 4)
You have probably heard of grits… but have you ever tasted them?? I decided to go looking and found this recipe for you. It’s Cheese and Onion grits. Sounds like a good combination to me!!
Ingredients…

1 cup – Grits
2 cups – water
1/4 cup – chopped onion
2 teaspoons – instant chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons – butter
2-4 ounces – grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup – half & half (optional)

Directions
The Grits Festival… sorry, we missed it. It was on the weekend! And South Carolina had to be warmer than where I am at the moment! Fingers …read more

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