Author Archives: Alice DeForest

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About Alice DeForest

Sending a smile to brighten your day. Since retiring from a successful real estate career, I am out and about exploring. I live on the SE Coast of the United States, and love the marshes, swamps and beaches of Georgia and South Carolina. Historical sites are also some of my favorite places, and I love sharing them with all of you. I'll do my best not to keep things interesting and bring you along on all my travels.

Disney World Delays the Reopening Dates for Several Resorts —

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Alice DeForest

***** Disney World announced an update to their planned reopening dates for several on-property resorts. Here’s the revised reopening timeline through November 1st: July 29: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Aug. 24: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Sept. 21: Disney’s Grand Floridian … Continue reading →

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Southern Summertime Includes Catfish Angling —

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Have you really and truly lived a good southern life if you haven’t spent a whole day fishing and then fried up a “mess” of catfish for dinner? Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers. Georgia’s public waterways … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 24, 2020 —

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Alice DeForest

YOU. You need to get outdoors. Yes, I am talking to you. Whether it is a solo trip or a full-fledged family “staycation” trip, go get outside. Georgia is home to so many opportunities, including Public Fishing Areas, Wildlife Management … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things to Do Outdoors in Georgia —

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an overnight … Continue reading →

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Epcot’s Living with the Land —

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Alice DeForest

**** One of our favorite places at Epcot is ‘The Land’ pavilion. The Land covers six acres, making it Epcot’s largest pavilion. It includes a cool futuristic glass greenhouse. The 2.5 million square foot facility is dedicated to human interaction … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 17, 2020 —

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Are you using the outdoors to benefit your mental health? Maybe you should. According to a Psychology Today article, “The most common positive benefits were significant reductions in stress and anxiety after time spent in nature, as well as increased … Continue reading →

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Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet. —

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Alice DeForest

By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned, 2020 has been a disappointment. It seems that throughout the … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Ice Cream —

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Easy way to make a favorite treat Continue reading →

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Disney World’s Cinderella Castle is Being Repainted —

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Alice DeForest

How many bricks did it take to build the castle? Continue reading →

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The Magic Kingdom Reopened Today! —

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Alice DeForest

****** ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is back in business. After being shut down since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney World reopened the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, Saturday July 11th. There’s a ton of … Continue reading →

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