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Nov 11, 2009 - key West update
Well we got thru Fanstay Fest.Well we got thru Fanstay Fest....
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Nov 3, 2009 - Savannah's historic district
Savannah's Historic district. ... Savannah is rich in history and laid out on the Savannah River. ... Savannah National historic district is the nation's largest urban historic district made up of restored 18th and 19th century homes and public buildings, many of them facing picturesque squares. ... The old cotton warehouses along the Savannah River now house galleries, restaurants and shops. ... We shared this day-trip to Savannah with friends Wally and Erna. ...
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10/27-11/3 Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah, GA Georgia State Parks are really nice. ... Drove to Savannah Visitor Center and got a walking tour booklet. ... Went back to Savannah and walked around residential areas. ...
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Nov 2, 2009 - Savannah
In 1733, Georgia was established as the final American colony, with Savannah being its first city. ... James Oglethorpe, who founded the city on the bluff overlooking the Savannah River, developed it in a series of grids that encompassed wide, open streets and shady public squares. ... Today, 22 of the original 24 squares still exist, adding a sense of mystery and romance to Savannah's historic intrigue. ... Our Savannah self-guided tour began at the Central of Georgia railroad complex. ... With the move from steam to diesel locomotives, work was shifted to the Macon complex, resulting in the closure in 1963 of the Savannah facilities. ...
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Nov 2, 2009 - Savannah Georgia
Today we drove up to Savannah Georgia from where we are staying it was about an 1 1/2 hrs but we felt it was worth it. ... Savannah's squares are actually magnificent public gardens. ... You can stroll down Savannah streets and you can yield a peek through private garden gates to scenes of breathtaking beauty. ... Savannah's recorded history begins in 1733. ... That's the year General James Oglethorpe and the 120 passengers of the good ship "Anne" landed on a bluff high along the Savannah River in February. ...
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Oct 30, 2009 - Key West,Fl
Seems as though my last entry didn't take.Seems as though my last entry didn't take....
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Oct 29, 2009 - Savannah GA and Florida
After Cumming we went to Savannah for a few days. ... Savannah is a very interesting town. ... From Savannah we went to Ormond Beach, FL which is near Daytona Beach. ...
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Oct 27, 2009 - Melbourne,Fl Update
Well we liked Patrick AFB so well that we stayed another week.Well we liked Patrick AFB so well that we stayed another week....
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Oct 26, 2009 - Savannah History Museum
Today we drove downtown to go the Savannah History Museum. ... We arrived in time for the 11 AM movie on the history of Savannah and after that we toured the museum. ... Savannah's history was traced from the original indian inhabitants forward. ...
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Oct 25, 2009 - Savannah, GA
Today we are took an Old Town Trolley Tour of historic Savannah, GA. ... Several movies have been filmed in Savannah - we learned that the famous Forrest Gump bench scene was filmed at one of the squares in Savannah. ... This is the scene where Forest sat waiting for the bus and telling his life story.Today we are took an Old Town Trolley Tour of historic Savannah, GA. ... Several movies have been filmed in Savannah - we learned that the famous Forrest Gump bench scene was filmed at one of the squares in Savannah. ... This is the scene where Forest sat waiting for the bus and telling his life story....
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Oct 19, 2009 - Melbourne,Fl
Hi, Gang, Sorry I haven't done an update before now.Hi, Gang, Sorry I haven't done an update before now....
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