All my personal pictures today are from Heron Cay
On a scale of one to 10, I’d give you a nine—and I’m the one you need
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Honorable Mention:
HERON CAY
Lake View Bed and Breakfast
Gracious Victorian Manor
Located on a hillside overlooking Lake Dora
Recently created reflecting our glorious past when life was less complicated
495 W. Old US HWY 441
Mt. Dora, FL 32757
Enjoy the finest comforts of the modern world, while surrounded by family antiques, art & collectibles to stimulate nostalgic memories.
Luxurious Lakeview Suites/Rooms, some with fireplaces
Accommodates up to 6 guest/room
Great for family reunions, girlie getaways, groups, etc.
Pleasant walk to historic downtown
Scrumptious full breakfast/brunch
TVs/Mini-Frig/ensuite baths
Handicap accommodations
Pet friendly w/limitations
Well mannered children 5+ welcome
Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peel-ing
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Check out this feature for Season 2:
New ‘Outlander’ Season Two Featurette, Premiere Date in April
If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together
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And your adventure possibility for the day:
GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
110 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa 33602
813-443-FUN1
A place where children and their parents can learn through play and shared discovery. Created specifically for children under 10. 170 interactivities in 12 theme areas for families to explore, connect while having fun along the way.
Daily and weekly programs geared to grow the minds of children and parents a like
Special events throughout the year to keep the museum experience fresh and ever-lasting.
A unique interactive look into the world and community we live in. Weather, art, communication and much more.
General admission
Children under 1 free
Children $9.50
Adults: $15
Military and Seniors $12.50
Monday-Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Sat. 10 am – 6 pm
Sun. 1 pm – 6 pm
Are you a kleptomaniac? Because you just stole my heart
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So yesterday I told you of the confusion that has so far brought us that romantic holiday that brings with it fat winged creatures and enough candy so if we’re not already fat we will be soon enough. So today I thought I’d give you some more recent sources for the day.
Fact is I even found another day when love, romance and Saints nobody knows much about are all involved. “You won’t find the Welsh celebrating Saint Valentine — instead, people in Wales celebrate Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, on January 25th” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/viator/10-valentines-day-traditi_b_9190888.html
Good thing I brought my library card, because I’m checkin’ you out
According to the History Channel we have a British candy maker to thank for those red heart boxes that are everywhere: “While Richard Cadbury didn’t actually patent the heart-shaped box, it’s widely believed that he was the first to produce one. Cadbury marketed the boxes as having a dual purpose: When the chocolates had all been eaten, the box itself was so pretty that it could be used again and again to store mementos, from locks of hair to love letters. The boxes grew increasingly elaborate until the outbreak of World War II, when sugar was rationed and Valentine’s Day celebrations were scaled down. But Victorian-era Cadbury boxes still exist, and many are treasured family heirlooms or valuable items prized by collectors.” http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/celebrating-valentines-day-with-a-box-of-chocolates
Messages (as in written by those that could on the big day become standard in the 1500s By there late 1700s you could buy commerically printed Valentines. These reached the US by the early 1800s. http://www.britannica.com/topic/Valentines-Day
Newsweek tells us that the real break through for cards for the day was printed by an American Card Legend: “Hallmark produced its first Valentine’s card in 1913, adding a dash of convenience to the sacred day of love. Ever since, …has been synonymous with Valentine’s Day. The Greeting Card Association estimates that 145 million cards are sent around the world every year.” http://www.newsweek.com/why-we-celebrate-valentines-day-romance-chaucer-424480
If you were on paper, you’d be what they call ‘fine print!
In Italy (per CBS Chicago) there is a long standing tradition that: “the first man a girl sees on Valentine’s Day would be the man (or look like the man) she would marry within a year. Unmarried girls would wake up extra early to sit by their window to look for men who walked by. ” http://chicago.cbslocal.com/top-lists/valentines-traditions-from-around-the-world/
A British (always practical my Brits) site suggests: “For romantic people with plenty of cash these gifts could include: a helicopter flight, a balloon ride, the chance to test-drive a Ferrari, an all-day session at a health club. Others, however, complain that Valentine’s Day is yet another opportunity for ever-increasing commercialism. For true romantics the gift of love is enough. Valentine’s Day is a popular day to either propose or get married – you’d never forget your wedding anniversary” – http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/read-uk/valentines-day#sthash.0C8vTmoZ.dpuf
While In Spain they celebrate like the rest of us I found another alternative LOVERS day for: “although cards and flowers are still the norm for 14th February, in the Catalan northeast of the country, Valentine’s Day plays second fiddle to El dia de la Rosa (The Day of the Rose) and El dia del Libre (The Day of the Book), both taking place on 23rd April, when the lady gets the flowers, he the gentleman gets the book. ” http://turnbullandasser.com/love-this-valentines-traditions
Do you have a Band-Aid? Because I skinned my knee when I fell for you
THE GRAIL-LESS (AND THERE’S NO STONE EITHER) QUEST
UPDATE
3rd day in the UK will find us heading (BY train 1 1/2 hours) for
NOTTINGHAM
Where we’ll check in
and then wander off to the Lace Market
Where we’ll have lunch, shop and explore the afternoon away
and for dinner
At a traditional British place.
I can’t say I’m sorry I’m missing Valentine’s Day in London as according to the BBC: Your bloody valentine in London, England
A cross between a haunted house and a Medieval history museum, the London Dungeon is a big fan of blood and guts. Its exhibits humorously depict gruesome events of torture, disease, disaster and, of course, zombies. (Think Jack the Ripper, Bloody Mary and special effects galore.) This Valentine’s Day, the dungeon is cooking up a gloriously gory treat of human heart cupcakes, baked by Miss Cakehead, a bakery specializing in over-the-top creations. Couples can enjoy the bloody desserts while watching a torturous surgical procedure in the Blood and Guts exhibit. http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20110211-travelwise-weird-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day
“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.” –Ingrid Bergman
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“Your love is better than chocolate. Better than anything else that I’ve tried.” –Sarah McLachlan
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