DeBary, FL.
46 deg. clear, W. wind @ 8 mph.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. Highs around 61°F. Northwest wind 8 to 18 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH.
Tonight, Partly cloudy. Lows around 37°F. Wind chill around 29°F. West wind 8 to 16 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH.
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!
I knew that Thursday, Jim and Linda were going to head over to an RV Place, (LaMesa RV), near here to start looking for a Class C to take my place, but I never imagined that on their very first day of looking, they'd find one!!!!
Yep!!! You read that right!!!! I couldn't believe it either, but when they came back here, CLT (Cute Little Truck), told me that they had found an RV that they liked, taken it for quite a long ride, and was pretty sure that they'd made a deal on it!!!! I knew that they had been gone for quite a long time, just to look at RVs, but I never imagined that they would find a unit that they liked this soon!!!!.
You could have knocked me off of my jacks with a feather!!!!! : O
So, what kind of RV is it??? Well, I don't know a whole lot about it yet, just what I've overheard, but from what I can gather, it's a Class "C" 2006 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser with a Ford 450 chassis and the V10 engine. It's 27' long, has 2 slide-outs, and appears to have been used very little.
The RV had just been traded in and wasn't even cleaned up yet so Jim and Linda got to see it before the dealership did their "magic" on it to make it look nice. Both Jim and Linda said that it definitely needed cleaning, but nothing in or on it seemed to be excessively worn or abused. And, Jim said that when he took it out for a test drive on city streets, 2 lane roads and the Interstate, it handled very well and seemed quite stable for a Class C.
So, , , , , when will the trade be made??? This coming Thursday, March 7th!!!!
Now, this brings us to a big change of plans for Jim and Linda!!! If you remember, they were scheduled to leave here this Thursday and they were going to head out to try to find an RV. Well, being that they've already found one, they have decided to stay here at Highbanks for an additional month, get the new RV all set up and ready for their summer travels and leave Florida on or about the 7th of April.
By this time, they should also have the house ready, and have most everything set for their return this fall.
Early yesterday afternoon, just as Jim and Linda were coming back from taking more "stuff" over to the house, Denny and Bev arrived here at Highbanks. Their Winnebago Brave is parked in a site just a short distance from me. Denny has been over here to see me and yesterday evening, Jim and Linda went over there and had a nice meal of Pizza with them. Then, after talking for a couple hours, Jim and Linda came back here and watched TV for awhile before heading to bed.
Both Jim and Linda said that it was really good to see them again, and are really glad that they were able to stop by for a couple days. : )
This morning, Denny is going to help Jim and Lindsey move Linda's recliner over to the house. Like I said, it's probably going to be quite a job to get it out of my door because even with the wooden legs taken off, and the chair turned on it's side, it's as wide as my door.
It came in through that door though, so they should be able to get it back out. ; )
Then, this afternoon, Jim and Linda will take Denny and Bev over to the house so they can see it. They are some of my faithful Blog followers, so they have some idea of what it looks like, but would like to see it in person.
OK!!! I know this post is getting quite long, but I have just one more thing I wanted to tell you about.
I think I may have found someone to take over this Blog!!! : ) It's still too early to tell for sure but I think I've convinced him to do it. I've agreed to help him get started and we have already gotten some of the intro and the layout of it set up. He hasn't totally agreed to to this yet, but I'm confident that with a little more help, I'll be able to convince him that he can do it and that it will be fun.
So, , , , stay tuned!!! As soon as I'm sure that he's going to do this, I'll introduce him to you.
Did you know that yesterday was Jim and Linda's 28th wedding anniversary?
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
A Big Change For Jim and Linda Part 6 My Future
DeBary, FL.
60 deg. light fog, no wind.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
I know that many of you have more questions about this big change for Jim and Linda. Today, I'm going to try to address a question that I know many of you are asking. This question concerns my future.
So, , , , , , What does this big change mean for me? Well, I’ve known for at least a year that Jim has not been happy with the choice that he and Linda made to purchase a 45 foot Motorhome. Oh, don’t get me wrong, Jim really likes the way I cruise down the Interstate highways and how well I handle the crosswinds and rough roads. And, he and Linda really enjoy all the room inside of me and the solidness of my construction. But soon after he and Linda purchased me, they realized that they had sized themselves out of many of the national parks, state parks, county, city parks and COE parks that they really enjoy.
They also can’t get me into a few of the commercial RV Parks that they really like, including a few of the Escapees Club parks.
Jim and Linda are figuring that at this time, (and this may change in future years), they will be spending 6 or 7 months out of the year at the house down here in Florida, and travel the other 5 or 6 months. They still have family and friends up North that they will want to see as well as doctors, their financial advisor, and they definitely will still want to see Mike and his family in NC and Joe and his family in VA each year. And, they also want to be able to go back out to Portland to see Jeff and Heather again in a couple years.
There's also the problem of where to store me when they're living in the house. There's a storage lot at Highland Country Estates where the house is, but there's not enough room for an RV my size. All of this means that they will be selling or trading me off on a smaller RV. Right now, they’re thinking a Class C or B+ motor home, but a small Class A is not out of the question.
There's also the problem of where to store me when they're living in the house. There's a storage lot at Highland Country Estates where the house is, but there's not enough room for an RV my size. All of this means that they will be selling or trading me off on a smaller RV. Right now, they’re thinking a Class C or B+ motor home, but a small Class A is not out of the question.
As of right now, the plan is to keep me at least until Jim and Linda take possession of the double wide. The reason being that once they take possession, they can move a lot of what I, Myrddin before me and Mariah before that, have been carrying around for the past 12 years.
They will take all of the off season clothes, extra bedding, towels, and anything else that they’ll not need for the next few months and put it in the double wide. Then, when they’ve unloaded everything out of me that they can, they’ll start looking for a much smaller RV.
Being that they’ll need an RV for their summer travels, (beginning on or about the 1st of May), they’ll need to either trade me off on a different RV, sell me and buy another RV, or keep me until they return to Florida in the fall.
It will all depend on what kind of a deal they can get.
A Point to Ponder : Why do grocery stores buy so many checkout line registers if they only keep 3 or 4 open?
It will all depend on what kind of a deal they can get.
A Point to Ponder : Why do grocery stores buy so many checkout line registers if they only keep 3 or 4 open?
Friday, January 11, 2013
Stuff
DeBary, FL.
60 deg. partly cloudy, no wind.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Jim and Linda knew that one day they would have to deal with this, but one of the little hurdles that they have encountered is replenishing some of the”Stuff” that they got rid of when they moved out of their stix and brix home and went full-timing.
You see, they didn’t keep anything that wouldn’t fit into their 35’ Winnebago Chieftain MH or the back of their little pick-up truck. Nothing in storage, (Can you imagine what the cost of storing all their stuff for 12 years would have been?), and only one set of dishes and a few books at Linda’s sister’s house.
Now, they have a double wide home with no furniture at all except a kitchen table and 4 chairs. There’s no bed to sleep on, no chairs to sit on and no TV to watch.
The kitchen cabinets will be basically empty because the pots, pans, dishes and small appliances they have will be needed in their RV. There’s no silverware, glasses, cups or dishes to put into the cabinets.
Beside there not being a bed for the bedroom, there’s no dressers to put clothes in, no night stands to put a light or a clock on and not even a clock to put on a night stand if they had one.
In other words, they need almost everything!!!! : O
It’s not possible, nor do they want to go out and buy all new furniture, so, , , , , , what to do??????
Well, Jim has been searching the Internet and has found a few used furniture stores on the area, and Nancy, the Community Manager of the park, has given them a few suggestions, but to completely furnish this home will take quite awhile.
But, being that Jim and Linda don’t really expect to spend any time living in this house until they return this fall, they have some time to get “stuff” for the house, but they would like to have it “livable” by the time they leave this spring.
After some thought, Jim and Linda have started a list of “must have” items. During the month of February, they'll be looking for, (at a minimum), a couple of comfortable chairs, a TV, a few lamps, some curtains, (there are blinds on almost all the windows), a few kitchen appliances like a coffee pot, toaster, a microwave and a few pots and pans.
They’ll also need a bed and a couple dressers, but the dressers are not essential as they can manage if they can’t find anything they like right away.
I’m sure the list of things to buy will get longer, but that’s what is on it right now.
Anyway, being that Jim and Linda were out and about yesterday, they stopped by a couple of the used furniture stores, just to see what was available. They found that there’s some items that they’ll probably be able to buy at one of those stores, but some of the items they need will have to be bought new.
I can understand how many of you may think that this is a very stressful time for Jim and Linda, but really, it’s not. They both seem to be looking at purchasing the house and everything that goes with it as another adventure. Except for getting those few essentials, there really isn’t any pressure.
And, if push comes to shove, they always have their RV to live in. ; )
Did you know that January is "National Polka Music Month"?
60 deg. partly cloudy, no wind.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Jim and Linda knew that one day they would have to deal with this, but one of the little hurdles that they have encountered is replenishing some of the”Stuff” that they got rid of when they moved out of their stix and brix home and went full-timing.
You see, they didn’t keep anything that wouldn’t fit into their 35’ Winnebago Chieftain MH or the back of their little pick-up truck. Nothing in storage, (Can you imagine what the cost of storing all their stuff for 12 years would have been?), and only one set of dishes and a few books at Linda’s sister’s house.
Now, they have a double wide home with no furniture at all except a kitchen table and 4 chairs. There’s no bed to sleep on, no chairs to sit on and no TV to watch.
The kitchen cabinets will be basically empty because the pots, pans, dishes and small appliances they have will be needed in their RV. There’s no silverware, glasses, cups or dishes to put into the cabinets.
Beside there not being a bed for the bedroom, there’s no dressers to put clothes in, no night stands to put a light or a clock on and not even a clock to put on a night stand if they had one.
In other words, they need almost everything!!!! : O
It’s not possible, nor do they want to go out and buy all new furniture, so, , , , , , what to do??????
Well, Jim has been searching the Internet and has found a few used furniture stores on the area, and Nancy, the Community Manager of the park, has given them a few suggestions, but to completely furnish this home will take quite awhile.
But, being that Jim and Linda don’t really expect to spend any time living in this house until they return this fall, they have some time to get “stuff” for the house, but they would like to have it “livable” by the time they leave this spring.
After some thought, Jim and Linda have started a list of “must have” items. During the month of February, they'll be looking for, (at a minimum), a couple of comfortable chairs, a TV, a few lamps, some curtains, (there are blinds on almost all the windows), a few kitchen appliances like a coffee pot, toaster, a microwave and a few pots and pans.
They’ll also need a bed and a couple dressers, but the dressers are not essential as they can manage if they can’t find anything they like right away.
I’m sure the list of things to buy will get longer, but that’s what is on it right now.
Anyway, being that Jim and Linda were out and about yesterday, they stopped by a couple of the used furniture stores, just to see what was available. They found that there’s some items that they’ll probably be able to buy at one of those stores, but some of the items they need will have to be bought new.
I can understand how many of you may think that this is a very stressful time for Jim and Linda, but really, it’s not. They both seem to be looking at purchasing the house and everything that goes with it as another adventure. Except for getting those few essentials, there really isn’t any pressure.
And, if push comes to shove, they always have their RV to live in. ; )
Did you know that January is "National Polka Music Month"?
Friday, April 13, 2012
Big Rigs
Kingsburg, CA.
47 deg. rain, SE wind @ 8 mph.
Forecast = Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
I've been sitting here thinking. Yep, I know, it's dangerous when I start thinking, but I did it anyway. ; )
What I've been thinking about is "big rigs". I'm wondering just what a "big rig" is?
To the guy in the little pop-up trailer, a 25' trailer or MH may seem like a big rig. The people in the 25' RV may think that a 30 or 35 foot RV is a big rig. And yes, the family in the 35' RV may think that the 40' MH parked next to them is a big rig.
Now, I'm 45' long and so I'm pretty sure that I'm considered a "big rig", but who decides what a "big rig" really is? The CG directories say which RV Park or CG is suitable for "big rigs", the web site that Jim uses to see reviews of parks specifies which parks "big rigs" can get into, but who decides, and what size RV is actually a "big rig"?
Now, I know I'm not alone trying to figure this out. In fact, I know of an instance where a lady called ahead to an RV park to find out if they could get in with their "big rig". When they got there, their MH was less than 35' in length and they were not pulling a toad!!
But, to her, their rig was a "big rig".
Now, the reason I started thinking about this is when it says in the CG directory or review that a park is OK for "big rigs", are they talking about the 35' MH, the 40' MH or me at 45'? Can I get into any park that says that it's "Big Rig" friendly?
I seriously doubt it.
So, what do you think? Is your 35' MH a "big rig? Or, how about you with your 35' 5th wheel pulled by a medium duty truck. Is your rig a "big rig"?
Inquiring minds want to know!!!!! ; )
Did you know that the bark on a Sequoia tree can be as much as 31 inches thick?
47 deg. rain, SE wind @ 8 mph.
Forecast = Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 55F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
I've been sitting here thinking. Yep, I know, it's dangerous when I start thinking, but I did it anyway. ; )
What I've been thinking about is "big rigs". I'm wondering just what a "big rig" is?
To the guy in the little pop-up trailer, a 25' trailer or MH may seem like a big rig. The people in the 25' RV may think that a 30 or 35 foot RV is a big rig. And yes, the family in the 35' RV may think that the 40' MH parked next to them is a big rig.
Now, I'm 45' long and so I'm pretty sure that I'm considered a "big rig", but who decides what a "big rig" really is? The CG directories say which RV Park or CG is suitable for "big rigs", the web site that Jim uses to see reviews of parks specifies which parks "big rigs" can get into, but who decides, and what size RV is actually a "big rig"?
Now, I know I'm not alone trying to figure this out. In fact, I know of an instance where a lady called ahead to an RV park to find out if they could get in with their "big rig". When they got there, their MH was less than 35' in length and they were not pulling a toad!!
But, to her, their rig was a "big rig".
Now, the reason I started thinking about this is when it says in the CG directory or review that a park is OK for "big rigs", are they talking about the 35' MH, the 40' MH or me at 45'? Can I get into any park that says that it's "Big Rig" friendly?
I seriously doubt it.
So, what do you think? Is your 35' MH a "big rig? Or, how about you with your 35' 5th wheel pulled by a medium duty truck. Is your rig a "big rig"?
Inquiring minds want to know!!!!! ; )
Did you know that the bark on a Sequoia tree can be as much as 31 inches thick?
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Company, Getting Ready and A Cook-Out
Frostproof, FL.
53 deg. clear, SW wind @ 4 mph.
Forecast = Areas of fog early in the morning...then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
About 9:30 yesterday morning Roland brought his brother, Russ, over to see me. Russ was very interested in my inside amenities and asked Jim and Roland a lot of questions about me and RVs in general. After spending some time inside of me, Jim took Russ and Roland out and gave them the "tour" of all my outside features, including my basement compartments and engine.
It seemed that Russ liked me and I think that he might like to try RVing some day. ; )
After they left, Linda put in another load of laundry and Jim went outside to check my fluid levels and a few other items to make sure I was ready to go today. Then, after the laundry was done, he drained my black and gray tanks and put the sewer and water hoses away.
While he was doing all of that, Linda was busy inside of me baking a cake and making a cabbage salad to take over to Roland and Louise's for a cookout later in the day.
About 5:00 Jim and Linda took CLT and headed over to Roland's. Once there, Roland and Russ cooked burgers, brats and hot dogs on the grill while Louise, Doreen, Vicki and Linda got things ready inside.
After eating, they all sat around and talked for quite awhile.
It was fairly late by the time CLT brought Jim and Linda back here to the park, so when after they got back, they just watched a little TV and then went to bed.
Again, it was hard to say good-bye to very good friends. Jim and Linda have known Roland and Louise for about 11 years and have enjoyed each others company from the beginning.
Did you know that today is "National Kazoo Day"?
53 deg. clear, SW wind @ 4 mph.
Forecast = Areas of fog early in the morning...then partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
About 9:30 yesterday morning Roland brought his brother, Russ, over to see me. Russ was very interested in my inside amenities and asked Jim and Roland a lot of questions about me and RVs in general. After spending some time inside of me, Jim took Russ and Roland out and gave them the "tour" of all my outside features, including my basement compartments and engine.
It seemed that Russ liked me and I think that he might like to try RVing some day. ; )
After they left, Linda put in another load of laundry and Jim went outside to check my fluid levels and a few other items to make sure I was ready to go today. Then, after the laundry was done, he drained my black and gray tanks and put the sewer and water hoses away.
While he was doing all of that, Linda was busy inside of me baking a cake and making a cabbage salad to take over to Roland and Louise's for a cookout later in the day.
About 5:00 Jim and Linda took CLT and headed over to Roland's. Once there, Roland and Russ cooked burgers, brats and hot dogs on the grill while Louise, Doreen, Vicki and Linda got things ready inside.
After eating, they all sat around and talked for quite awhile.
It was fairly late by the time CLT brought Jim and Linda back here to the park, so when after they got back, they just watched a little TV and then went to bed.
Again, it was hard to say good-bye to very good friends. Jim and Linda have known Roland and Louise for about 11 years and have enjoyed each others company from the beginning.
Did you know that today is "National Kazoo Day"?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Weather and The New Computer Is Coming Today
Rantoul, IL.
43 deg. clear, N. wind @ 13 mph.
Forecast = Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Yep. I was right. The big news here is the weather.
It rained almost all day yesterday, not hard, not much accumulation, but it hardly ever let up. During the afternoon, the temperature started to drop and then after dinner, the rain quit. By midnight, the skies were clearing and then the temperatures really dropped. It feels really cold with the wind blowing at over 10 mph this morning, but I'd hate to think how low the temperatures would have dropped if there wasn't any wind. : (
I do have some other news too, though. Greg, from GeekyGuys e-mailed Jim and Linda yesterday and asked if it would be OK if he came at 10:00 this morning to set up the new computer! Linda has been really missing her desktop computer and is quite excited about getting the new one. ; )
Jim and Linda took CLT and went to the Red Wheel Restaurant for dinner yesterday. Again, the food was OK, but nothing special.
Haven't heard anything more from Judy. I sure hope she can get her Motorhome repaired soon. I'm sure she has places to go and things to do and doesn't want to be waiting around at an RV dealer. : (
Did you know that the first GPS satellite was placed into orbit in 1989?
43 deg. clear, N. wind @ 13 mph.
Forecast = Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Yep. I was right. The big news here is the weather.
It rained almost all day yesterday, not hard, not much accumulation, but it hardly ever let up. During the afternoon, the temperature started to drop and then after dinner, the rain quit. By midnight, the skies were clearing and then the temperatures really dropped. It feels really cold with the wind blowing at over 10 mph this morning, but I'd hate to think how low the temperatures would have dropped if there wasn't any wind. : (
I do have some other news too, though. Greg, from GeekyGuys e-mailed Jim and Linda yesterday and asked if it would be OK if he came at 10:00 this morning to set up the new computer! Linda has been really missing her desktop computer and is quite excited about getting the new one. ; )
Jim and Linda took CLT and went to the Red Wheel Restaurant for dinner yesterday. Again, the food was OK, but nothing special.
Haven't heard anything more from Judy. I sure hope she can get her Motorhome repaired soon. I'm sure she has places to go and things to do and doesn't want to be waiting around at an RV dealer. : (
Did you know that the first GPS satellite was placed into orbit in 1989?
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Where's Judy??? and Almost Ripped Off
Rantoul, IL.
65 deg. clear, SW wind @ 10 mph.
Forecast = Mostly sunny. Highs near 85. West winds around 10 mph.
Where's Judy and her RV???? Well, to make a long story short, her RV has some problems and she couldn't make it yesterday. It seems that her Motor Home's emergency brake is either stuck or broken and won't release, so it can't be moved!!!!! : O
Judy called Jim and told him what was going on and told him that she didn't know when she would be able to get it repaired, but would call as soon as she got it fixed and if possible still come here to the CG.
I sure hope she'll still have time to stop by.
Early yesterday morning, Jim took CLT over to Corky's to have the brakes, exhaust system, and fan belts checked and have the fuel filter changed.
If you remember, I told you yesterday that a tire shop had told Jim that the front brake pads were almost worn out and needed to be replaced. Well, when they checked the brakes at Corky's, they found out that there was at least 60% of the brake pads left, and about the same on the rear brake shoes.
In other words, the Tire Kingdom store down in Deland Florida was trying to rip Jim off and sell him new brakes for CLT when they weren't really needed. Also, they told Jim at the same time that the front wheel bearings were loose and needed to be checked. Also not true!!
So, if you're ever in Deland, FL. I highly recommend that you drive right past the Tire Kingdom store and find somewhere else to get any work done that your vehicle may need. They are not to be trusted!!!
On the other hand, Corky's here in Rantoul is very trustworthy. They did not try to sell Jim brakes or any other parts that weren't needed for CLT, and in fact, found only a minor problem with the exhaust that was easily repaired. They did replace the fan belts because they had cracks, the fuel filter and the air filter that was very dirty. All of it at a fair price.
All of this work was accomplished quickly and by noon, CLT was sitting back in his parking place here at the CG. : )
Being that Judy was not able to make it yesterday and CLT was out of the repair shop, Jim and Linda decided to go to Walgreen's to pick up a few items and get their flu shots. After that, they headed over to Wally World to pick up a few more items.
By 3:30 they were back here.
The rest of the day was spent just doing normal things.
Did you know that on this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned a poem which was later set to music and in 1931 became America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner?"
65 deg. clear, SW wind @ 10 mph.
Forecast = Mostly sunny. Highs near 85. West winds around 10 mph.
Where's Judy and her RV???? Well, to make a long story short, her RV has some problems and she couldn't make it yesterday. It seems that her Motor Home's emergency brake is either stuck or broken and won't release, so it can't be moved!!!!! : O
Judy called Jim and told him what was going on and told him that she didn't know when she would be able to get it repaired, but would call as soon as she got it fixed and if possible still come here to the CG.
I sure hope she'll still have time to stop by.
Early yesterday morning, Jim took CLT over to Corky's to have the brakes, exhaust system, and fan belts checked and have the fuel filter changed.
If you remember, I told you yesterday that a tire shop had told Jim that the front brake pads were almost worn out and needed to be replaced. Well, when they checked the brakes at Corky's, they found out that there was at least 60% of the brake pads left, and about the same on the rear brake shoes.
In other words, the Tire Kingdom store down in Deland Florida was trying to rip Jim off and sell him new brakes for CLT when they weren't really needed. Also, they told Jim at the same time that the front wheel bearings were loose and needed to be checked. Also not true!!
So, if you're ever in Deland, FL. I highly recommend that you drive right past the Tire Kingdom store and find somewhere else to get any work done that your vehicle may need. They are not to be trusted!!!
On the other hand, Corky's here in Rantoul is very trustworthy. They did not try to sell Jim brakes or any other parts that weren't needed for CLT, and in fact, found only a minor problem with the exhaust that was easily repaired. They did replace the fan belts because they had cracks, the fuel filter and the air filter that was very dirty. All of it at a fair price.
All of this work was accomplished quickly and by noon, CLT was sitting back in his parking place here at the CG. : )
Being that Judy was not able to make it yesterday and CLT was out of the repair shop, Jim and Linda decided to go to Walgreen's to pick up a few items and get their flu shots. After that, they headed over to Wally World to pick up a few more items.
By 3:30 they were back here.
The rest of the day was spent just doing normal things.
Did you know that on this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned a poem which was later set to music and in 1931 became America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner?"
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