Quilts, more then a Blanket

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This awesome looking quilt tells quite a story of the history of Breckenridge in Summit Co, Colorado.  Though now days the first thing someone probably thinks of is skiing, there is much to it's history.  The quilt shows panning for gold, historic buildings, and churches, the stage coach period, the importance of the railroad, farming, ranching, it's forest and mountainous terrain, and dredge mining.

It is a town to enjoy every outdoor activity you can think of; but don't let that fool you..it's filled with art museum and galleries and shows a real appreciation of the softer side of things.

These are just a few of many art pieces about the town

I have skiied there when I was much younger, I've camped and hiked there  when I was younger, but more recently I enjoy the art and history and beauty of the area.

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Provost Dungeon, Charleston, S.C.

 (P post) The Provost Dungeon in Charleston South Carolina, The Old Exchange is quite an historic Landmark, a National Historic Landmark in fact.  You can tour the Old Exchange from 9 am -5 pm daily Mon-Friday.  Your tour includes The Great Hall, The Provost Dungeon, and the Colonel Isaac Hayne Room.  You'll see period pieces and original pieces.  This historic location was in fact where hundreds of slaves were sold, where President George Washington entertained (1791), where The United States Constitution was ratified (1788), and where The Declaration of Independence was presented to the people of South Carolina (1776).  The white wealthy people that is...but, that's another story in and of itself.

 The Provost Dungeon is many feet below the street, at the level of Rivers and was a prison used during The American Revolution.  As you move about characters come to live and tell their story.

 You see people chained to the walls, and some of the movements can be a bit scarey for small children.  If you're going to tour with small children, it would be wise to discuss a little bit about it before hand.

 The figures are quite realistic looking.

 This historic location is where an American Patriot, Colonel Isaac Hayne was in fact hung, after being sentenced to death by The British.

 The site is located at 122 Bay Street and worth the price of admission.

 There are many things to see and learn here, including the story of this woman, Rebecca Brewton Motte.  Though the stories about her and her accomplishment vary abit, it seems she became bigger then life after her death.  She was a very wealth woman, born into a prominent family, and married into another.  She owned 244 slaves.  Some say she used the arrows to light fire to her own house so that the British couldn't use it as a strong hold.  Other accounts indicate she gave the arrows to the military while she lived elsewhere...still quite comfortable in another of her homes.  However, she is considered to be an American Heroine that was involved in The British surrending Fort Motte...her house. 

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Ocean Pointe at Palm Beach Shores, Florida

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For those that popped back in from yesterday for a sunset surprise, sorry...but due to technical difficulty and being alphabet challenged today isn't the day for the sunset surprise.  Stay tuned though for later.

Welcome to Ocean Pointe at Palm Beach Shores, Florida.

One of the many pools with one or two of the buildings in the background.

Beautifully landscape with colorful flowers to enjoy.

The white buildings off in the distance are some of the Marriott's.  Believe this was taken later in the day.  You can rent lounges and umbrella's for a reasonable price.

On days when the ocean is more rough, walking the beach is nice.

Plenty of grill space to grill out and eat out, or grill out and eat

in your lovely dining room.  There's also a balcony with tables and chairs.

Nice master suite, and the 2nd bedroom is roomy too

with sleeper sofa and it's own balcony with tables and chairs.

And don't miss the fabulous sunsets!

And after a good nights sleep, nothing better then cooking breakfast in your full kitchen.  Particularly when my Darling Daughter the awesome omelet maker did the cooking.  Click the picture folks, fresh fruit, coffee, friend potatoes, and the best omelets ever.  You might be able to coax her into going on vacation with you!

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Marriott's Newport Coast Villas

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The kitchen and breakfast bar at Marriott's Newport Coast

Where we had dinner almost every night, our dining room.

Living room for after the sunset and it got too cool on balcony.  We were there in February, so nights are still a little chilly.

Looking towards the bathroom from the master suite.  Large tub to the right with the shower around the corner.

2nd bedroom with table and sleeper sofa.  It has it's own bathroom, door there on the left.

We LOVED our balcony.  We used it some for morning coffee, and sometimes when we lunched in, and always for cocktails in the evening.  We had a routine of getting the Martini's ready so all we needed to do was add ice and shake in order to have our Martini's as we watched the sunset.  Sunset's were fabulous.  Best we've had anywhere.

Pop back tomorrow for a Sunset Special Post.

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