A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-14-05....Castillo de San Marcos - St. Augustine

Aquamarine; LadyX

[Aquamarine]

[Aquamarine]

Here it is everyone and it's long but if you're a fan of American History you're going to enjoy this!
A big THANK YOU to LadyX for all the time and effort she put into helping to bring this Post about.

[GailA]

Good morning everyone.

[Leo Carpathian]

Thanks!

and RATs want to separate the God from America PCing it into the roting Soviet style "paradise"!

[dixie sass]

Aqua and Maggie, y'all did a stupendous job. St. Augustine is a city of romance, after Charleston, I believe the most historic city in the country. Of course you must remember this, I am prejudiced towards Charleston.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Gail!

[Aquamarine]

You're welcome.

and RATs want to separate the God from America PCing it into the roting Soviet style "paradise"!

And as usual the RATs are wrong.

[Aquamarine]

Mr. A and I took a quick overnight trip to Charleston last spring and I can see why you would be so prejudiced. Thought about you while we were there but there was no time for a visit. Hopefully next time. :)

[Molly Pitcher]

What a treat!

Aqua, my husband and I were in St. A, and saw the fort...everything...back in March. Perfect weather, too!

Thank you, thank you for the memories and the thread!

Best to all this day...

[DollyCali]

WOWWIE WOW!

what a masterpiece. I have skimmed article & waited (patiently) for all pix.. Will take more time with it later. I have a class this morning at 11 & have to finish prep for the support group(divorce/death) I facilitate tonight at 7. Lovely Pix aqua and wonderful table colors, mix...

I love St. Augustine. I lived in Jax (well actually at Neptune beach ) for a year & half when my hubby was stationed at Mayport on the USS ShangriLa. I loved the entire coastal area.. made frequent trips to St. A & the fort when company was in town. Most of our friends were not "outdoorsy" & so weren't into the beach or kayaking but did like site seeing & this is one we always included.

Thank you for all your work ladies and I cant wait to tonight really read all the history.

[FreeTheHostages]

Interesting.



I agree that DC is best seen at a distance by boat! I've heard Western Canada is amazing, although I've never been there. I wonder how many of the Indian prisoners survived when it was a prison.

[Mama_Bear]

Beautiful job, you two! Looks like lots of love and effort and detail went into this. Haven't had a chance to read the story yet, need to get Chachi in to the vet early for his surgery this morning. When I get back, I will grab a cup of coffee and prepare to enjoy this most interesting post. I love the history of our country, as you know. Looking forward to this. :-)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks so much Dolly. LadyX will be coming in shortly with additional info on the area, until then I'll be holding the fort down. ;)

[LadyX]

**The LadyX edges into the Finest Family Room with head hung low and an apology extended to everyone for arriving late...
trying on "the cat chewed through the cord to the alarm clock" - -
no, of course he's not guilty of that...**
truth is, I slept soundly for 7 1/2 hours, stirring briefly at 7 - a record for the past 2 years.

With coffee in hand, sipping it slowly, Miss Aqua, I soon will be up to speed and be adding more graphics and commentary about the city I love, and make replies into the late evening.

Your Pledge of Allegiance is beautifully appropriate, and the history of The Fort a wonderful introduction!

[Aquamarine]

Hi Free, I've seen DC a few times but not from a distance. That was some years ago and it seemed like a nice place but had a strong powerful aura that was a little intense.

Don't know about the survival rate of the imprisoned Indians but doubt it was high.

[Aquamarine]

So glad you had such nice weather on your visit and there wasn't some hurricane lurking offshore the way there was last week.

It's good to see you Molly. :)

[FreeTheHostages]

[LadyX]

"LadyX will be coming in shortly with additional info on the area, until then I'll be holding the fort down. ;)"

Fire at will, Aqua, 'cause the enemy is already attacking the Fort!!
[ sending email to formulate counterattack..:)) ]

[Aquamarine]

Mornin Mama Bear, I knew you would enjoy this. It was as hard as a State Post to do and my respect for your efforts on those went up another notch.

[luvie]

Lady helped me to find some neat stuff to see when I was in St. Augustine this past spring! It is truly an awesome city. Such history!