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Doing the Jamie Java Jive!
Tomorrow is one of everybody’s favorite days of the year, the first day of summer! Summer events and activities are sure picking up speed...
Dierdre
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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The blog is back ... Cira's Red, White, and Brew has brought back a fabulous eatery and pub!
Well, hello again! I just reviewed my posts from 2019 and 2020. By the end of 2020 there wasn’t much to write about as Doug and I...
Dierdre
May 25, 20223 min read
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Getting younger every day!
OK maybe I am not really turning back the clock, but things are definitely improving with my appearance. So far I have had three...
Dierdre
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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It's for real and it WORKS!
I am in the process of setting up a new site for my blog, but this news is so exciting I couldn't wait for the construction time. Welcome...
Dierdre
Jul 22, 20204 min read
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How to end a great trip!
Sigh. Fly home day. What a terrific weekend! Great friends and family, Delicious meals and lovely wines. Yup, this is going to be a...
Dierdre
May 22, 20192 min read
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A magnificent Day Two! May 10, 2019
I will get back into the swing of this, soon, I hope! Back to where we left off ... On Friday morning the three of us went out for...
Dierdre
May 21, 20193 min read
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Friends forever reunite
Sorry for the long absence but what a crazy couple of weeks. That time period allowed me to amass some great material and I am so anxious...
Dierdre
May 19, 20192 min read
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An Unforgettable Adventure
Forgive the delay in writing this final chapter of my Adventure. I couldn't believe how exhausted I was. Between running around putting...
Dierdre
Apr 28, 20194 min read
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Home again Gigitty Gig
Oh yeah, I am home. Safe and secure. It was a short trip from Rockford - one of the reasons I thought it would be a great place to stay....
Dierdre
Apr 24, 20191 min read
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The Adventure never ends!
For some reason I woke really early and that got me on the road by 7:30 a.m. I looked at the map and needed to make a correction for my...
Dierdre
Apr 24, 20192 min read
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Smart move!
No pictures from today - it was all driving. This picture was my site at Big Lagoon State Park. The one I just left I just as soon leave...
Dierdre
Apr 22, 20191 min read
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Hippity Hoppity
Hope everyone had a lovely Easter. It was a glorious morning here. Families going off to Easter egg hunts, brunches and family get...
Dierdre
Apr 21, 20192 min read
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Fun, fun FUN!
It was an early start this morning and thought hitting the shower early was a great idea. From there I went down the road to Cafe Beignet...
Dierdre
Apr 20, 20192 min read
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Not exciting - but very relaxing
Well, we made it through the night with no tragedies. But, better safe than sorry. Slept great and my back was really good this morning!...
Dierdre
Apr 19, 20192 min read
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Stormy day made great! April 18, 2019
A stormy looking sea for sure. I had heard the weather reports and wasn't all that concerned. But I was very relieved to be spending the...
Dierdre
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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Toes in the sand, a beer in my hand ... April 17, 2019
A true beaching it day! I brought a picnic lunch to the beach today and decided it was time to test my walking ability on the sand. Total...
Dierdre
Apr 18, 20191 min read
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Back to the beach! April 16, 2019
Spiffed up the campsite a bit after a leisurely breakfast of good New Orleans coffee and apple fritters. I made my way to the campground...
Dierdre
Apr 16, 20192 min read
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And on to a new "home" - April 15, 2019
So tonight I am settled into my new and last campground for this trip. On the way home I plan to stay in motels. It's much less...
Dierdre
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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Only in NOLA! April 12-14, 2019
This is it - the ultimate party city. Good food, good drinks and good-hearted people. You never feel more alive than drinking a Hurricane...
Dierdre
Apr 14, 20193 min read
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Packing it up - April 11, 2019
Today was time to put away camp and get ready for tomorrows departure. I spent the morning surveying this campground for future bookings....
Dierdre
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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