GROUND HOGS RULE! - 08/28/09 02:59 PM
This is why I have no tomatoes this year. Everytime I went outside to harvest my crop, there would be just one bite out of each tomatoe gone, rendering them useless! So I waited and waited and finally I had the proof of who the culpert was.
                      Is she around?   
        

Yum....That was a GOOD Tomatoe BARBARA....I will be back SOON...with my FAMILY...the Recession is Rough these days.....
DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLAND WHERE RELAXATION IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A VACATION!
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Solomons - Patuxent Plaza
(301)-904-2172 - Mobile
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VERA, EMPRESS OF THE WHITE SANDS, LUSBY, MARYLAND - 08/28/09 01:02 PM
THIS IS A TRIBUTE TO VERA FREEMAN!
This information was taken from John Sherwood;" Maryland Vanishing Lives". Maryland has many unique restaurants that reflect the personalities, tastes, and idiosyncracies of their owners. But Vera's White Sands Marina and Restaurant in Lusby continued to survive in the boonies because of the owner's determination to keep it alive, even if it wasn't all that profitable.
Far off the beaten track, Vera's was a real lulu of a restaurant lurking at the dead end of a twisting back road called White Sands, off of Rt. 4 about 10 miles north of Solomons, in the most … (4 comments)

TIPS FOR GOING GREEN #2 - 08/24/09 03:58 PM
Kids are gearing up for their return to the classroom. Parents and kids alike are hard at work compiling their lists of school supplies so they can be ready to go for that first day of class. This is a great chance for parents to educate their children about the environment and how even the little things, such as buying environmentally-friendly school supplies, can really add up to make a positive impact. 1- Avoid disposable products: Purchase reusable products, and it can start with school supplies. Pentel Recycology writing instruments, including pens, pencils, markers and highlighters, are refillable, reducing their impact … (0 comments)

SOTTERLY OCTOBER WINE FESTIVAL-OCT ,3-4 2009-ST. MARY'S COUNTY MD. SOUTHRN MARYLAND FUN-EVENTS,THINGS TO DO - 08/24/09 02:11 PM
 
Maryland's wineries offer a wide range of varieties and styles that have won prestigious awards across the country. Hundreds of special events at Maryland Wineries feature live music,wonderful local food and wines that will thrill the palate.
                                         
There will be live music.
 
 Local cuisine, arts and fine crafts.
 DISCOVER SOUTHERN MARYLAND,WHERE RELAXATION IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A VACATION!
 
 
 
 
One of the many festivals will be Riverside Winefest at Sotterley. This festival is set on the historic      grounds of Historic Sotterley. More information is available at http://www.sotterley.org or 301-373-2280 
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POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK PICNIC- OCT.2 ,2009-SOUTHERN MARYLAND FUN-ST. MARY'S CO. EVENT - 08/24/09 09:57 AM
 
ONE OF THE MANY PIERS AT THE STATE PARK. This will be another fun day in Southern Maryland, The picnic will be the 5th annual celebration and it will feature country music by Tommy Alvey and Friends, lawn games, walks on the beach. This is going to be a great cookout and the park setting is beautiful. The menu : Grilled hot dogs and hamburger, baked beans, cole slaw, chips, watermelon and brownies. Refreshments are   water and lemonade. Purchase your ticket by Friday September 27,2009 $7.00 suggested ticket donation.
 

 
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ST. MARY'S COUNTY FAIR- SOUTHERN MARYLAND EVENT - 08/18/09 03:37 PM
The St.Mary's County Fair Association presents its 63rd annual celebration of St. Mary's rural life and heritage. This will take place September 24th thru the 27th at the County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown.
 http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us
Exhibits include livestock, home arts, farm and garden, arts and crafts, 4-H deprtments and more. There is a certain anticipation to the many exhibitors who enter the fruits of their labor and eagerly hope to see a champion ribbon placed on their gigantic pumpkin, knitted afghan, hybrid tea  rose, or on one of the adorable little bunnies that you just have to take home.The Saint Mary's County Fair … (0 comments)

LEONARDTOWN WHARF WATERFRONT CELEBRATION -SEPT. 12, 2009 - 08/18/09 08:58 AM
 
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us
This will be the second annual Waterfront Celebration on Saturday September 12, 2009 from noon to 5 p.m. One of the many highlights of the event will be the sailboat races, with high school Challenge Cup between St. Mary's Ryken and Leonardtown High School students. There will be Keelboat and dinghy races  and this will be open to all those interested. The St. Mary's Ryken Jazz Band will be performing. and also the  Newtowne Players one Act Play on the founding of Maryland. There will be many interesting water-related exhibits, paddle on the waters of the beautiful Breton Bay … (0 comments)

WHY I LOVE LIVING ON THE WATER - 08/12/09 10:43 AM

GEESE ON THE BEACH


 http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us
               

     SAILBOAT RACING ON THE RIVER


































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            I said I was going to drive!                                                      A day at the Beach

















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PET RESORT & DAY SPA - 08/02/09 01:08 PM
 
 
 http://www.co.cal.md.us
 
I thought I was reading an advertisement for a day spa for me, Oh well, it's not for humans ,it's for our adorable 4 legged friends. Yes, they have Pet Massage and Facials, Peticures and Toe Nail Paintings ....variety of colors to choose from, a Certified Pet Stylist, you wouldn't want your friend not to have the latest look. All of these wonderful services are available at Cheapeake Pet Resort and Day Spa. I do think I will call and ask for an appointment for me, just in case they have expanded their services to humans. 
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THE AMISH MARKET IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND - 08/02/09 12:01 PM
 

 
The Amish Market in St. Mary's County is the North St. Mary's County Farmers Market and  is located at the corner of route 5S and route 6 in the parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library. The market is one way the Amish sell  their produce, flowers, baked and canned goods. The market contributs  their success of the states Buy Local campaign. In season on an average Saturday the Amish Market ususally has about 500 visitors. The market has approximately 17 vendors. the Amish live in Charlotte Hall, Loveville and Mechanicsville and are a valued part of the … (2 comments)

THE GREAT BLUE HERON-NANJEMOY CREEK-CHARLES COUNTY-SOUTHERN MARYLAND - 08/02/09 08:17 AM
Blue Heron's Preserve at Nanjemoy Creek was established in 1978 and has to date more than 3,000 acres surrounding the Creek. It  is said to be one of the East Coast largest Preserves. The Blue Heron Preserve's rookery used to have upwards of 2,000 pairs of nesting birds. Now the rookery consists of 12 pairs of birds. Blue Heron's prefer Virginia pines, due to the natural cycle and Hurricane Isabel, it will be  20 to 30 years before the trees regenerate and the large number of birds to return.

 
The preserve not only has the Great blue heron's, it … (2 comments)

 
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