Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
And replaced them with people who were able and willing to speak English, didn't get two months of vacation a year, and pelt the "American swine" with eggs from their second floor apartment windows.
But..... they are doing ONE thing right: Relying on nuclear power for over 80% of their energy needs.
Ok, ran off with THAT tangent.....
So, thread hi-jacker, what's up in YOUR city?
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Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by RandyWayne
And replaced them with people who were able and willing to speak English, didn't get two months of vacation a year, and pelt the "American swine" with eggs from their second floor apartment windows.
But..... they are doing ONE thing right: Relying on nuclear power for over 80% of their energy needs.
Ok, ran off with THAT tangent.....
You talking about France or Mass.? LOL! except that part about Nuclear power, I couldnt tell! LOL!
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Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
Not much to do in my little corner of the world. (Finley, Tennessee) We could sit on my front porch, drink sweet tea and watch the world go by at a slow pace. I could drive you around the county and see all the farm crops. Just a few miles west down the highway I could take you to the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. We could drive across the bridge into Missouri. About 30 miles north of where I'm at I could take you to historic Reelfoot Lake. There's a very small museum there with exhibits and a short film about the legend of the lake. We could walk the boardwalk around the edge of the lake, possibly take a pontoon ride out or fish off the bank. I could take you to one of the lake area restaraunts for a great catfish dinner. And of course, as part of good southern hospitality I could treat you to a homecooked southern meal in my home.....and would enjoy doing just that!
Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by HADDOCK
Not much to do in my little corner of the world. (Finley, Tennessee) We could sit on my front porch, drink sweet tea and watch the world go by at a slow pace. I could drive you around the county and see all the farm crops. Just a few miles west down the highway I could take you to the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. We could drive across the bridge into Missouri. About 30 miles north of where I'm at I could take you to historic Reelfoot Lake. There's a very small museum there with exhibits and a short film about the legend of the lake. We could walk the boardwalk around the edge of the lake, possibly take a pontoon ride out or fish off the bank. I could take you to one of the lake area restaraunts for a great catfish dinner. And of course, as part of good southern hospitality I could treat you to a homecooked southern meal in my home.....and would enjoy doing just that!
For my money, this sounds better than just about anything else!
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Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
Margie I can't add a lot to CB1 as he did an excellent job! However, there are a few things I always add to the list for my visitors.
I am near Beaumont now and I haven't found the exciting things to do here yet.
BUT while in Houston area it is a must to go to Galveston! The tour of the antibellum homes is a must!
They also have a huge aquarium, 3 D Cinamax, some shows have a choice of getting seats with a "ride" added. I'm sure that would be fun for the younger set. All of this is in the Moody Gardens area that also includes a butterfly atrium.
They have an Airport museum of WWII aircraft that is interesting and a Railroad Musem that I have yet to check out.
But you are near Kemah and you must stop there for great eating. Seafood is the best, but since that is not your favorite I "think" they may have a Mexican resturant as well. For sure Houston is full of them! But Kemah also has many rides the kids would enjoy, and then there is the paddleboat ride on the Colonel, that I have yet to take, but plan to some day.
Lots and lots to do in Houston and Galveston, not to mention the beach.
But IF you come this far you have to come home with me for some southern cooking.
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Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by HADDOCK
Not much to do in my little corner of the world. (Finley, Tennessee) We could sit on my front porch, drink sweet tea and watch the world go by at a slow pace. I could drive you around the county and see all the farm crops. Just a few miles west down the highway I could take you to the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. We could drive across the bridge into Missouri. About 30 miles north of where I'm at I could take you to historic Reelfoot Lake. There's a very small museum there with exhibits and a short film about the legend of the lake. We could walk the boardwalk around the edge of the lake, possibly take a pontoon ride out or fish off the bank. I could take you to one of the lake area restaraunts for a great catfish dinner. And of course, as part of good southern hospitality I could treat you to a homecooked southern meal in my home.....and would enjoy doing just that!
The pastor of Christ Church, L.H. Hardwick, was born and raised in Finley, TN.
Also, my sister-in-law was born and raised in Finley. Her family, the Boals, were/are pretty prominent in the Finley community. Her grandfather, Homer Boals, owned the grocery store next to the post office. They tore down the store a few years ago. Her uncle was postmaster there for several years!
They own a large farm off of highway 104 in which the movie "In the Heat of the Night" starring Sidney Poitier was filmed.
Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by chosenbyone
Let's see...if you were to visit me in Houston...we would have so much to do and see:
For starters, we could hop on the Metro and visit the Museum District, which has eighteen museums for us to check out.
If you're looking to spend some time outdoors, we could visit the Armand Bayou Nature Center, where we could take a guided tour or a canoe or pontoon boat ride to check out over 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. ABNC is the largest urban wildlife refuge in the United States.
After viewing all of the gators while on the bayou, we could head down to the Downtown Aquarium and sample some fried gators for dinner. . The Downtown Aquarium is a 500,000-gallon under-water adventure complex which includes a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, Shark Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a restaurant. They have great seafood and the views of the aquarium are fantastic!
One night, we could head down to The Theater District downtown, where we could catch a show at one of the eleven theaters/venues.
If you want to spend the day shopping, we could go to Galleria and shop at over 375 stores, eat at one of the 30 restaurants and then take a few laps around the ice rink.
If it's bargains you want, we could ditch the high end department stores and specialty stores at the Galleria and head over to the Harwin Drive Shopping District . It's bargain shopping at it's best!
On the way back home, we could stop at the Glenwood Cemetary and check out Howard Hughes' grave site . People always want to see where old Howard was buried.
We could go down to NASA's Johnson Space Center and check out all the cool exhibits they have for the public.
That's just for your first trip down...there is so much more to see here in Houston!
Well done CB1, ya did Houston proud. I would also recommend the Florida Panhandle (at the right time of year to get unbelievable prices).
However it does look like someone pressure-washed downtown for that first pic. Maybe they Photoshopped in some clean air.
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Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
Well Margie, lets see...
umm.... we could, hmm... oh, and then, ummm...
I got nuthin.
But, we are only 2 hours from Los Angeles, or the Central Coast!
If you wanted to come in the middle of July or August, you could experience what it feels like to walk into an oven. Or how it feels to have your feet cooked through the soles of your shoes when you are standing on asphalt!
Re: If I come to see you, what do I not want to mi
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
Well Margie, lets see...
umm.... we could, hmm... oh, and then, ummm...
I got nuthin.
But, we are only 2 hours from Los Angeles, or the Central Coast!
If you wanted to come in the middle of July or August, you could experience what it feels like to walk into an oven. Or how it feels to have your feet cooked through the soles of your shoes when you are standing on asphalt!
Yes, I love it here...
You seem to have left out the weeping and the gnashing of teeth
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In Fort Smith, you'd have to start on the banks of the Arkansas river at the Fort Smith National Historic site. (http://www.nps.gov/fosm/)
Judge Issac C. Parker was sent to keep law and order on the border between Indian Territory and the states. He was termed the "hanging judge" during his 21 year tenure sentencing 160 men and women to the gallows. The likes of Belle Star and several other notable outlaws came through Parker's court.
The entire historic district is full of a lot of old, interesting architecture and is a step back in time but you'd enjoy the lavish Clayton House. )(http://www.claytonhousefortsmith.com/)
The Fort Smith museum of History is fairly interesting and becoming more interactive. You can even ride a totally refurbished trolley car and enjoy a soda fountain bar after your ride. http://www.fortsmithmuseum.com/
The Janet Huckabee Nature Center is a brand new interactive museum/nature center that provides all kinds of hiking, canoing, and interesting nature exhibits and animals. It's in a very peaceful setting and after you finish the tour you can sit for a cup of coffee on the massive deck looking out over Well's Lake and take in God's creation. (http://www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com/)
A couple of restaurants that are a must is the Doe's Eat Place right of Garrison Ave. It is in the oldest remaining building in Fort Smith. The BEST steak between Tulsa and Little Rock, IMO. Pricey, but my wife will pay so who cares. (http://www.doeseatplace.com/fort_smith.htm)
The Lighthouse is a great seafood restaurant on the banks of the Arkansas River that provides high end seafood and other great entrées. The fried alligator is a must as an appetizer.
Last but not least, I would highly recommend the 2 hour drive to Little Rock to visit the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library. Despite your personal politics or feelings of the the man, the Library has many interactive exhibits on things like the Oval Office and Cabinet Room that are excellent. Things like gifts from leaders and other nations, Presidential Limo's, and White House paintings and art, make this a must see for any guests in the state of Arkansas. (http://www.clintonlibrary.gov/)
for the younger set. All of this is in the Moody Gardens area that also includes a butterfly atrium.
and visit the Museum District, which has eighteen museums for us to check out.
while on the bayou, we could head down to the Downtown Aquarium and sample some fried gators for dinner. 
. The Downtown Aquarium is a 500,000-gallon under-water adventure complex which includes a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, Shark Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a restaurant. They have great seafood and the views of the aquarium are fantastic!
and shop at over 375 stores, eat at one of the 30 restaurants and then take a few laps around the ice rink.
. It's bargain shopping at it's best!
. People always want to see where old Howard was buried.
and check out all the cool exhibits they have for the public. 
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