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.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens March 4th —

***** Opens March 4, 2020!! The Cast Member Previews were held for the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction and it got rave reviews. The old attraction’s tracks and large capacity car seating were replaced with a new smooth, … Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: February 21, 2020

I know you see it out there…that yellow orb in the sky. I know it is giving you the “itch” to head out to your favorite fishing hole. However, I urge you to remain cautious should you venture out to … Continue reading

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Safe Transaction Zone —

Effingham County Sheriff’s Office safe area for finalizing social selling transactions Continue reading

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Nurturing Thursday in advance… — mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण)

Timeless Advice… was hard to resist until Thursday 😀 😀 😀 For Becca’s Nurturing Thursday via Nurturing Thursday in advance… — mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण)

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Georgia Fishing Report: February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you anglers – maybe this weekend you can find time to take that significant other out on the water with you! GET REWARDED FOR FISHING! The Georgia Angler Award program recognizes people that catch fish … Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: February 7, 2020

Y’all, it is February already. Have you been fishing yet in 2020? Don’t let time keep passing – you have got to get out there and throw a line, oh, AND make sure you make a plan to introduce someone … Continue reading

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Folk Victorian House, Clyo —

This gabled-ell house may have earlier origins than the Folk Victorian/Queen Anne ornamentation would suggest, but I’ve not been able to locate any information at this time. via Folk Victorian House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

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Georgian Cottage, Clyo —

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Tuckasee King Landing, Effingham County — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

The outpost of Tuckasee King, near present-day Clyo, was the first seat of Effingham County (1784-1787). It was named for a Euchee chief who lived in the area. Today, it’s best known as a landing on the Savannah River. via Tuckasee … Continue reading

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Central Hallway House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

This house is a nice example of a very common vernacular form, seen less and less today. via Central Hallway House, Clyo — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

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