About this blog
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: September 2007
Do you peek?
Reading this story about laptop etiquette on airplanes got me wondering how many folks have at least stolen a glance at a seatmate’s laptop screen? I know I have. It’s hard to avoid when you’re sitting practically on top of … Continue reading
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European honeymoon
Gloria Hollinger and William Hullmann post for a photo in Sorrento, Italy, earlier this month. The Springettsbury Township couple traveled to Zurich, Switzerland, then to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Abruzzi and Venice for their honeymoon. Their travel tip: Beware of narrow … Continue reading
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I wanna stay here
Some days, between the demands of work, errands and your personal life, you just want to crawl into a cave and escape from the world. Well, turns out, you can. A list of the World’s Quirkiest Lodging, according to the … Continue reading
Should they let him try it?
Word is that Jay Cochrane — the guy who has done about 300 tightrope walks across the Canadian portion of Niagra Falls — now wants to walk a tightrope across the brink of the falls from the United States into … Continue reading
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Carnival in the Caribbean
Bryce Shields holds a turtle at a turtle farm in Grand Cayman during his family’s 7-day Carnival Cruise earlier this month. The York Township family also visited a national park in Key West, snorkeled off the shores of Grand Turk, … Continue reading
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Road trip for art
The York Twinning Association is planning a bus trip to see Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s collection of landscapes at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Oct. 28.Cost is $55. For details, call 767-4814.
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Your face may give you away
According to this story that came out today, there’s something new to worry about when you travel by air. Not only must you ditch the liquids, sharp objects, shoes, belt, laptop, camera, maybe some clothes (if they set off the … Continue reading
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Relaxing in the Dominican Republic
Charles and Donna Shaffner of Manchester Township vacationed at the Secrets resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in August. Their travel tip: Bring lots of pencils and erasers. The Dominican school kids love and really appreciate school supplies, especially pencils … Continue reading
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Your advice, please
One of my college roommates and I have started talking about going to Italy for a week in February. If you’ve been to Italy, or have heard of something we should definitely see or do or eat or experience, please … Continue reading
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What the…****?
You’re not going to believe this. USA Today reports that people at the Minneapolis airport are flocking to the stall made famous by Sen. Larry Craig’s indiscretion, wanting to see it and — I’m serious – take pictures of it. … Continue reading
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