beach vacation

and speaking of......Vacations.  Thinking of a getaway as we approach Fall - 
maybe even for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Imagine the sand between your toes and the ocean breeze in your face as you stroll North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.....on the Magnificent Grand Strand.  Our recommendations:  A condo  directly on the beach or another just blocks away -  both beautifully furnished including all the amenities you would expect...and ready for your arrival.  You will find these "Gems" at www.kathyscondo.com.  Book now to take advantage of HOLIDAY SPECIALS!!!...Enjoy--and feel free to share your comments with us............

red rose day

and speaking of......Today. On this, Valentine's Day, many people buy flowers. Different colored roses have different meanings. Red means love, yellow means friendship, and pink means friendship or sweetheart. Red carnations mean admiration, white carnations mean pure love, red chrysanthemums mean love, forget-me-nots mean true love, primrose means young love, and larkspur means an open heart Provided by RandomHistory.com

cat power

and speaking of......Cats. In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. Provided by RandomHistory.com

snowflakes

and speaking of.....Snowflakes. Snowflake Birth: 1. Rising air, moisture and cold temperatures combine to form snowflakes in clouds high above the earth. First, water droplet freezes into ice crystal. 2. If temperature is near 5 degrees Fahrenheit and plenty of moisture is present, crystal grows six branches with arms. 3. Crystal grows heavier as moisture condenses onto it. 4. Crystal continues growing as it falls through the cloud. 5. Crystals falling into warm air begin melting. Water can act like glue, holding crystals together in large flakes. Provided by Reference.com

snow

and speaking of......Snow. Based on National Climatic Data Center records, New York state is home to the snowiest cities in the United States: Syracuse averages 115 inches of snow per year, and Rochester averages 93 inches per year. However, several less populated areas around the country receive much more snow. For instance, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, has an average annual snowfall of 260 inches, and Valdez, Alaska, averages 326 inches annually. Provided by National Snow and Ice Center

elephant

and speaking of......Elephant. An elephant's trunk is extremely complex and sensitive, capable of performing delicate functions like picking up a coin from a flat surface or cracking open a peanut, blowing away the shell, and putting the kernel in its mouth. Provided by Reference.com