A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-09-04...Pennsylvania - "The Keystone State"

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

This is such an OUTSTANDING post Mama Bear!

Thank you, Sis. I love doing these presentations. The only problem is knowing when to stop. Some states are harder than others, because there is just so much say.

[MEG33]

Thank you,Mama Bear for your information on Pennsylvania.I appreciate this state's part in the building of this great nation.

[Mama_Bear]

Your presentation was going so well until you mentioned shoo-fly pie. Had it for the first time recently.......did not like it!

Sounds a bit sweet and sticky, doesn't it? I'm not much fond of molassas, but the Pennsylvania Dutch are apparently famous for this dessert. LOL.

So, no mistakes today? ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Yes, I have been to Pennsylvania in fact. Several times.

I've been there once or twice, but that was many, many years ago. I remember it as being a pretty state though, lots of beautiful autumn colors and rolling hills.

[Texagirl4W]

Nice read on Pennsylvania's. Let me share with you something about Texas women. Probably some of you have seen it before, but it's still a good read.

Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had set their new wives straight on their duties. The first man had married a woman from Penn. And bragged that he had told his wife she was going to do all the dishes and house cleaning that needed done at their house. He said that it took a couple days but on the third day he came home to a clean house and the dishes were all washed and put away.

The second man had married a woman from West Virginia. He bragged that he had given his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes, and cooking. He told them that the first day he didn't see any results, but the next day it was better. By the third day, his house was clean, the dishes was done, and he had a huge dinner on the table.

The third man had married a Texas girl. He boasted that he told her his house was to be cleaned, dishes washed, the cooking done and laundry washed. And this was all her responsibility. He said the first day he didn't see anything and the second day he didn't see anything but by the third day some of the swelling had gone down so he could see a little out of his left eye!

Got to love Texas Women

[Mama_Bear]

We love driving along the Delaware Water gap. And folks should try to get in a visit to the Washinton's Crossing Ststae Historical Site. And Valley Forge. There really is a lot to see and do in PA :)

I was reading about Valley Forge yesterday and the desperate condition of the Continental Army encamped there. They suffered terrible deprivation during that hard winter, and many ultimately gave their lives for the dream of an independent nation.

Pinging .30carbine to your recommendation of what to see in PA.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Oh, there's my woofie and my smooochie hug, and a compliment too!

: )

My morning is complete! Except for breakfast........you wouldn't happen to be bringing breakfast, would you? Maybe a side of bacon?

Best I can do on such short notice. : )

I'm back on Atkins again. LOL!

Skinny bears are not pretty. : (

Later, babebear. : )

[Mama_Bear]

by the third day some of the swelling had gone down so he could see a little out of his left eye!

LOL!!

Good morning, Texagirl4W. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Best I can do on such short notice. : )

Thank you. (So, I should put my breakfast order for tomorrow in today?) ;-)

Skinny bears are not pretty. : (

I think you are right. Kind of pitiful, actually. LOL

Later, (((((((((((louie))))))))))))). SMOOOOOOOOOCH!

[Mama_Bear]

Mornin' MEG. Yes, the history of Pennsylvania and the part she played in the birth of our country is very interesting. I didn't much like history when I was in school, but I have come to appreciate it as an adult.

Nice to see you here today. Hope it is a beautiful day in your neighborhood.

[FreeTheHostages]

[Mama_Bear]

Happy Tuesday to you, Free! Thanks for the calendar page.

[Mama_Bear]

Today is my day to taxi my MIL around on a few errands. I shall be back as soon as possible to pick up where I left off.

:-)

[dutchess]

Hope I didn't miss you.... :o( Busy work day and just getting here. What a wonderful presentation today Lori. So much history! I was just a child when we visited Pensylvania. Now I want to go back. Thanks so much for another great cybertour!

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, Mama_Bear ! I got a Freepmail from Pippin a few minutes ago and she asked that I convey her note to you here on the thread !

[Hey, Pippin!] ;^)

Tell Lori her thread about Pennsylvania is Wonderful!

I been to Pennsylvania lots of times.

I go on retreat in Southern Pennsylvania each year. (Please post this on the thread).

Thank You!

Pippin

[Syncro]

you mentioned shoo-fly pie. Had it for the first time recently.......did not like it!

They always do that to you the first time; don't tell you to make sure you shoo all the flies away.

Remember if they have wings they aren't raisins...:>)

Lori, grate post about one of our first and most historical states!

voc, and abner ping to home sweet home.

Oh, BTW voc, loved your pictures and article on the Airplane Muzeum...where is that thread anyway???

[dansangel]

Beautifully done (((((M_B)))) - thank you for the wonderful lesson.

(((((HUGS))))) to all. BTW, Pippin called yesterday. She's doing well "behind the lines" and sends her best to everyone.

[Physicist]

The Pennsylvania Dutch are natives of Central Pennsylvania, particularly Lancaster and its surrounding counties.

Marketing copy aimed at tourists.

The Pennsylvania Dutch are natives of Eastern Pennsylvania, particularly Berks county and its surrounding counties.

[Safetgiver]

If you come to our commonwealth, try visiting the western section a little. Titusville has a mock up of the world's first oil weel at Drake's Well Park (beautiful with Oil Creek running just alongside), Bradford with the Zippo Lighter museum, and the best jewel in the crown, Presque Isle off Erie.

[Mama_Bear]

Hope I didn't miss you.... :o(

Yep, you did. But, I'll be here for awhile this afternoon, although it is a perfectly beautiful day here today, it's going to be hard not to go outside and soak up some of this warm sunshine that I have been so looking forward to. It's 72 degrees - doesn't get much better than that.

Thanks so much for another great cybertour!

You're very welcome. Hope you can stop back later this afternoon or this evening.