Author Archives: TheJessicaness

Remnants of the Debatable Land

Posted on September 4, 2009 by TheJessicaness

Not much can be seen here of what once used to be at Ft. Frederica on St. Simon’s Island except this old shelter, parts of the fort, and some foundation ruins from the old settlement spread over the 40 acres … Continue reading →

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St. Augustine Lighthouse

Posted on August 29, 2009 by TheJessicaness

It took us three visits before the weather was nice enough to allow us to the top – lighthouse policy. We met the 44-inch tall requirement and with military discount paid our $17 admission. We had access to climb the 219 … Continue reading →

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Fort Matanzas

Posted on July 19, 2009 by TheJessicaness

This was once the fort used to protect the rear entrance to St. Augustine; only firing once upon an enemy. Built in 1740 and commemorated in 1924, matanzas in Spanish means ‘slaughters.’ We arrived by a guided-boat tour and there … Continue reading →

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Three Miles to Mexico

Posted on May 14, 2009 by TheJessicaness

I love vacations, birthdays, and imaginary deadly diseases. Birthdays are great but they only happen once a year – for some people. I associate birthdays with gifts and the present so any day that I have laughed until I cried … Continue reading →

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A Night at The Wilshire Motel

Posted on May 10, 2009 by TheJessicaness

Caleb was enrolled in Outboard Engine Overhaul School at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After he would get out of school in the afternoons we would take Sparky to the Dog Beach where he was allowed to run around without a … Continue reading →

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