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We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Three days and counting
Quick quiz: It takes place every year on the third Thursday in June. It draws people from all over. It has been billed as the country’s largest one-day street fair. It is occassion for many folk, such as myself, to … Continue reading
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Oh, and one more…..
…cool Mexican town name that I like the sound of: Tzintzuntzan (pronounced “Zeen, zune, zan”) in the state of Michoacan. Talk about sing-songy! I saw it mentioned in an article I was reading in a three-month old issue of “National … Continue reading
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Dream comes true for Oprah fan
Judy Woodard of York took a trip to Chicago with her daughter, Tamika, of Los Angeles, in April. The plan was to stay at the W Hotel, eat great food, do lots of sightseeing and see “The Color Purple,” which … Continue reading
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Diving in Key West
Susan Palm, left, of Manchester Township, and Becky Tallman, right, of West York, went scuba diving during a trip to Key West, Fla., in May. While there, they went on nine dives from the boat The Sea Eagle, which was … Continue reading
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A town by any other name…
Maybe it’s because of my musical background. Or maybe I’m just a little odd. During a trip to Mexico in late April, I found myself repeating the names of certain towns and cities of our southern neighbor over and over … Continue reading
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Vacationing with the volcanoes
Edmund and Esther Miller of York Haven had this photograph done while vacationing in Hawaii in the end of April. They visited the islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii. They especially enjoyed visiting Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. Their … Continue reading
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Segway-ing in Spain
To celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in May 2006, Brian and Robin Garner of Glen Rock took a Mediterranean cruise. Before boarding the ship, they spent a few days in Barcelona, Spain, and toured the city on Segways. Their travel … Continue reading
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Time to remember… the merits of a watch
For years, I didn’t wear a wristwatch. Nor do I like bracelets. Anything I put on my wrist seems to either catch on things or get in my way as I go about my daily tasks. The ubiquity of cellular … Continue reading
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What to do with the kids
I don’t have kids, but if I did, I’d probably be starting to worry what to do when they begin chanting the “I’m bored” summer mantra. I doubt it takes too long for the novelty of no school to wear … Continue reading
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Who knew?
I didn’t know Adams County had a nature center. But it does. And the place is hosting what sounds like a pretty cool event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day. Like the guys in … Continue reading
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