May 28, 2008
Vacationing Close to Home
With the price of gas these days soaring and Summer vacationing knocking at the door, I thought it might be a good topic to start where everyone can post their favorite places to visit that are close by. This might help others in planning a summer vacation that won't cost a fortune to travel to. More and more people are moving here from other states, I'm sure they would appreciate your input on places to visit in TN or KY as well. If your favorite spots have a web site, perhaps you could include that in the posting.
Happy Posting - Judy
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February 07, 2008
Have a Happy and Prosperous Year of the Rat
"Tension, disaster, and turbulence," is what this AFP article says is in store for us in 2008. Let's hope Portland escapes the worst of it like we did Tuesday evening.
My wife and daughter are currently in her hometown in Northeastern China celebrating the Chinese New Year. They go crazy with the fireworks on the eve of the New Year. Below is Chinese New Year's Eve in her hometown in 2004.
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October 19, 2006
Halloween Fun
Ok, It's almost that time for all the ghosts and gobblins to come out...... or do they?
I don't exactly live in a subdivision, and I don't live in the heart of down town so I hardly ever get to see any tricks or treaters at my house.
Are people still taking the little ones out or is there more group parties and less running the streets on halloween night.
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November 17, 2005
Christmas in Portland
Thanks for getting us started again, gw! Originally from Jersey, this will be our first Christmas down here in Portland! We are looking forward to many new experiences and traditions. We were wondering if there are any town traditions (caroling, lighting town Christmas tree, get togethers, services, etc) that kind of thing? I'm very interested in your own personal traditions or memories too.
We would always go to a tree farm and pick out a tree on Thanksgiving weekend. We would decorate it and play Christmas carols all day! (Are there even any tree farms around here?) I look forward to reading all your Holiday traditions and memories! jc
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