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Revisiting downtown Natchez 2007-03-19 18:24:32 One of our writers, Tommy Ford, recently visited Natchez again (see his previous writeup here). Tourists come from all...
Are you claiming your IRS refund? 2007-03-16 16:44:18 Being tax time, here is a reminder to claim your one-time refund from the IRS for phone bill taxes charged....
Making a Difference 2007-04-03 04:26:30 Bert Brady, a 69-year-old veteran has spent nearly every morning for the past year welcoming home our troops from the front...
the Virginia Tech tragedy 2007-04-16 23:15:37 My heart goes out to the Virginia
Tech students, families, local law enforcement, and community at this time for the...
New Motorcoach with garage underneath 2008-03-04 12:02:09
From searching online, I found an amazing new motorcoach that
allows towing underneath for your vehicle being touted by the German
company Volkner.Ah,
those Germans.. There are two sizes that can accommodate different sized
vehicles.
As the motorcoach comes available in the U.S. it should create quite a
sensation.
Travel Photos now on Facebook 2008-03-03 11:47:58
Check out some of our archived travel photos over the years now on Facebook
.
Some of these are from our travels to national parks, Alaska, and other
remote locales over the years. We will be adding more travel photo
albums to also include some of the unique stays and attractions we have
been to and feature here at Southpoint.
Read more:Travel
New RV Innovations 2008-03-02 18:00:16
Recently, we attended an RV show to see what's new. Seeing as how we
have owned 6 RVs of different shapes and sizes over the past 10 years,
we're always on the lookout to upgrade and also see how manufacturers
are paying attention to market trends. It's good to see all the neat
gadgets.Where
were these when we were traveling fulltime a few years ago? We utilized
the very first wireless cards to access the Internet via dialup years
ago, and would often get puzzled looks from others wondering how one of
our laptops could be connected without a modem. We appeared on an RV
segment of the Discovery Channel, and traveled through 40 states. Our
focus now on Southpoint is more on the general travel market overall,
Read more:Innovations
Free cruise contest ends Friday Febr. 29th 2008-02-27 14:16:47
Want a chance to win a one week cruise?
Come up with a name for one of the two new largest Royal Caribbean
International cruise ships - Genesis I and II.Set to debut in 2009
and 2010, the cruise ships will accommodate 5,400 guests at a time.
These cruise ships will be the largest ever built, and at a cost of $1
billion each it's reported.
Hurry though, as the contest ends February 29th. Visit namethatship.usatoday.com
to register. We
have a survey contest in the works for a free chance to win a GO USA
attraction card for Orlando. Stay tuned for details...
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Stay in a rustic 1850's log cabin: Lonesome Dove B&B 2008-02-25 00:21:23
Recently, we had the opportunity of staying at the Lonesome
Dove Bed & Breakfast in Burton. Lonesome Dove B&B is a restored
1850s chinked log cabin with tin roof set in a relaxing location next to
a fishing pond. If looking for a restive and secluded getaway, this is
the place. Read all about it in our new B&B feature and video on the Lonesome
Dove B&B.
Traveling thru Burton and Round Top, Texas 2008-02-25 00:12:15
Located near Brenham (the tour to take is Blue Bell..) just off of Hwy
290, the small town of Burton
has some interesting places. We visited
the Cotton Gin Museum, home of the oldest cotton gin still in operation.
One interesting fact learned was that cotton comprises 75 percent of our
U.S. paper money. If in the area, a fun event coming April 18-20 is the Burton
Cotton Gin Festival, which will include a parade, cotton gin tours,
antique tractors, auctions, and entertainment.We
stopped in at Henry's Grocery to grab a snack. We asked how old it was
and got the reply "We don't know, but it's old." It appeared to date to
at least the early 1920s. In our journeys we'll be exploring more
general stores around Read more:Traveling
, Texas
Indiana Jones rides again 2008-02-24 17:40:39
I admit it. I'm an adventure junkie. Just saw the preview for the new
Indiana
Jones movie coming out May 22nd (see preview).Can't wait to
see it. In June of 1981, I watched the first movie in the theatres a
half dozen times. Read the book. Had a movie poster in my room.Didn't
everyone?? The other movies didn't do it for me like the original.This
one has the feel of the original, and follows up from the first one.
This one takes place in 1957, as Indie tries to prevent Soviet agents
from getting the mystical Crystal Skull in South America. Anyway, can't
believe Harrison Ford is 66. Is good to see the series continue. The
premiere is May 22nd.If Hollywood is ever looking for a new Indiana
Jones, give me a call.But n Read more:Indiana Jones
, rides again
Historic Star Drug Store in Galveston 2008-02-20 22:04:37
From our recent trip to Galveston, we stopped in to the historic Star
Drug Store
. Our ham and cheese sandwiches were most delicious,
topped off by a frosty strawberry shake served up from the old soda
fountain. In the early days, the drug store had hooks that were lowered
from the ceiling in case of flooding to raise the display cases and
cabinets, to keep from getting wet. Read more about our recent visit,
and meeting Chili. Chili is well known on the island, and hand makes
detailed sand sculptures and spun glass creations for his company. As a
native, he can tell you lots of interesting history about Galveston.
The Villa B&B in Galveston 2008-02-18 15:17:23
Built in 1914 as a residence, the Villa
B&B is situated in a prime
location just 3 blocks from the Galveston beach. Perfect for a romantic
getaway, with heart shaped hot tub, with trolley that stops every 20
minutes in front where roses bloom year round. Be sure to watch our
feature video on The
Villa B&B, where we enjoyed meeting neighbors in the Silk
Stocking District. As with the other b&bs we feature in Galveston, free
cruise parking is provided for guests who stay while taking a cruise.
More features on Galveston coming soon, including attractions to see
while on the island.
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