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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: November 2008
When in Lancaster County….
Go HERE(above) for an authentic shopping experience. Not HERE (right). For more, see this story in today’s York Daily Record/Sunday News. Or type “Lancaster” and “Gettysburg” in the search bar of this blog to see related posts.
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One big party
While I was waiting in line — or maybe while we were stuck in traffic — it occurred to me that Black Friday is kind of like one big party. Instead of primping, we peruse sales fliers. Instead of alcohol, … Continue reading
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Grayish Black Friday
Maybe it was the food coma yesterday, but this year’s Black Friday ads didn’t seem like much of anything special. The regular old stuff at the regular old prices, just jazzed up marketing to make you think you’re getting a … Continue reading
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Tomorrow’s big adventure
Today, I eat turkey. Tomorrow, I shop. Once the last bit of cranberry sauce has slid down my throat and I’ve had my fill of family, I’ll dig into the Thanksgiving Day newspaper sales inserts to plan my itinerary for … Continue reading
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One for the holidays
Mad Elf beer from Harrisburg’s Troeg’s Brewery was recently ranked among the 50 Best Christmas Beers in the book “Christmas Beers: The Cheeriest, Tastiest and Most Unusual Holiday Brews” by Don Russell, beer columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. First … Continue reading
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Free guide
The Lancaster-York Heritage Region recently published an updated version of the 2003 Growing Traditions Discovery Guide, a free, regional guide to local farm products. It includes 150 listings of historic downtown markets, farm markets, roadside stands, country markets, wineries and … Continue reading
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Attitude is everything
I spotted this sign at Susie’s sandwich stand inside the Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market last week. I was in Lancaster County for the day, searching out the most authentic experiences for tourists who are so done with the commercialized Amish stuff. … Continue reading
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Zimmerman’s Country Store
I remembered Zimmerman’s country store in Intercourse from a visit a couple years ago, so I wanted to go back. I thought it was neat how they sold everything from groceries and hardware to lanterns and bonnets. Walking around the … Continue reading
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The two Lancasters
Yes, I snapped this picture on the road during my day exploring Lancaster County. I’m sorry. I just couldn’t resist. And my eyes were still on the road, unlike those texting-and-driving folks.
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What tourists expect
Read my upcoming stories about tourism in Gettysburg and Lancaster County (to appear in Sunday’s paper), and you’ll see that one of the worst things that can happen is for someone to visit a place and find that the reality … Continue reading
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