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.

Mount Pleasant, Circa 1830, Effingham County —

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

This home was built by John Gindrat Morel (1808-1871) and surely took its name from the nearby Uchee Indian settlement and English trading post known as Mt. Pleasant, on a high bluff of the Savannah River. One of Georgia’s earliest … Continue reading →

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Mizpah United Methodist Church, 1859, Effingham County —

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

From the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: In the late 1850s, Dr. Ayer from Rome came to the community to visit his daughter, Mrs. Anderson P. Longstreet, who lived in the community. There was no Methodist church … Continue reading →

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Mingledorff Farmhouse, Circa 1858, Effingham County

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Alice DeForest

I’m grateful to Kenneth Dixon for sharing the history of this home: The Mingledorff Farmhouse was built in 1858 by Norman Mingledorff (1830-1864). “DG 1858” is carved into a brick near the top of the chimney, the initials most likely … Continue reading →

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Candy Kitchen In Savannah —

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Alice DeForest

World famous pralines Continue reading →

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‘HarmonioUS’ Fireworks Show is Coming to Epcot Soon —

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Epcot Center Walt Disney World Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: January 24, 2020

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Well, here we are…watching it rain…again. BUT, as I was just reminded by a very nice caller (a 2019 Angler Award Winner – thanks Craig Gladue!), rain helps our waterways, which also helps our fish and keeps anglers happy. 33 … Continue reading →

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It’s Cold Out! – Disney Princesses Wearing Their Winter Outfits —

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Alice DeForest

***** When the temperature in Orlando falls below 65 degrees, the Disney princesses change into their heavier winter gowns. This generally only happens in the December – February time period, so it’s hard to catch them wearing their winter gowns … Continue reading →

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Echo Square-Savannah-Hello Hello —

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Riverstreet Savannah Echo Square Continue reading →

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German Memorial Fountain-Savannah

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Orleans Square-Savannah Georgia Savannah is a really cool city to visit, rich in history and a year round destination. Pull up a Seat

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Georgia Fishing Report: January 17, 2020 —

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Alice DeForest

How is it possible that we are already halfway through January 2020? Is it just the old-timer in me that makes me think that the days are flying past? News to Know: Basic Fishing Info: Need some of the basics … Continue reading →

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