Travel Trivia
Stone Mountain and Beyond Taco Tuesday
Stone Mountain GA is the second largest monolith in the world, but wait there's more: 3 carved figures of Civil War Generals and a Pumpkin Festival (only on weekends). Anyone know the largest monolith in the world? Monolith defined: Formed of single large block of...
FDR Little White House and Ratatouille Pasta
Lovely short ride from our campsite to Warm Springs where FDR built his southern white house after he first visited the warm sulfur springs (88 degrees) that helped him move his legs after contracting polio (at 39 years). Very modest house with wonderful patio/porch;...
Pine Mountain Georgia—Lots of Surprises and Good Chili
Staying in place for 3 nights and exploring the area. Pine Mountain is a very cute tiny town with wonderful antique shops. Below is a photo of a found art object for Roy's next project???? First Surprise—our gas tank holds 55 gallons $$$$. Next surprise—never much...
Discovering Solar Power in Georgia—Soup for Supper
Second Day with the Thor Vegas; Continuing on Route 19; observing solar panels on both sides of the road as far as the eye can see near Butler Ga. Research: Southern Power "planted" 1070 acres and it's "paying off." Supper: Mom's Vegetable Barley Soup, made at home...
Stopped by Covid for 8 months…but back on the road with an RV
Our own food, our own bathroom in our used Thor Vegas RV. Headed towards Georgia; loving small towns on Route 19 all the way. Enjoying cotton fields and pecan orchards. Farmers of Georgia, be proud. Please put signs on your crops so that we can all enjoy your...
We Are Curious Hamburger Lovers
Daughter Stacy says " Stop, I need to try an In and Out Burger." On our way to the BioSphere in Oro Valley, AZ, it was time for lunch. The server say our hestation and asked if we had visited before. When we answered no, she proceeded to explain all the menu...
Mexican Zucchini or Greek Zucchini?
Shopping in the produce market in Tarpon Springs, Fl ( a Greek-majority community), this dense zucchini was called a Greek Zucchini. Now shopping and cooking in Tucson, AZ, I am surprised to find it labeled Mexican Zucchini. Will the real genus of this zucchini be...
From Window Dresser to Top of the Fashion World—Georgio Armani
Just time for a quick visit to this museum in centro Milano. Each piece, whether dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry is marked with the year and season of the collection. Armani bought these "silos" that were used to store food which Armani believes is "essential for...
London, Ontario—Don’t Worry, Beet Juice to the Rescue!
December 1 freezing rain here in London (et al). New Horizons 20th Anniversary Concert is at 1:30pm. Residents shared this information about BEET JUICE— Roads are spread with this mixture before the storm. Chemistry at work. "When mixed with salt brine, beet juice...
Cooper’s Hawk, Dayton Ohio—a new social wine concept for me
Buy a membership, choose the wines you wish to sample and you are on your way to a very social evening. We also brought the wine to our table and enjoyed the Best Crispy Brussels Sprouts to date. Winery located in Illinois and sources "juice" from all over. Several...