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  • Blackstone 1554 36” Omnivore Griddle with Folding Side Shelves, Powder Coated Steel, Black Blackstone 1554 36” Omnivore Griddle with Folding Side Shelves, Powder Coated Steel, Black $399.00

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Cape Girardeau Riverfront Park – Mississippi River Views, History & Walking Trails

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A representation of a Union soldier during the Civil War. No known photographs of Lieutenant Miles V. Wilsey have been found.
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Lieutenant Miles V. Wilsey House – Civil War Veteran of Shiloh in Mount Vernon, Indiana

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Café Arazu Newburgh Indiana – Outdoor Dining Near the Ohio River

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Exploring Newburgh, Indiana – A Historic Ohio River Town Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway

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By Unknown author - https://web.archive.org/web/20071108045713/http://www.generalsandbrevets.com/ngh/harrow.htm, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45963366
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General William Harrow of Mount Vernon Indiana – Civil War General, Lawyer & Local History

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Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri – A Scenic Place to Relax and Explore

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Cape Girardeau Rose Garden at Capaha Park – A Scenic Stop in Missouri

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The 1878 Mount Vernon, Indiana Lynchings: A Difficult Chapter in Local History

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Bloody Bill Davison: A Civil War Story from the Banks of the Ohio River

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Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop

 2026-05-14  0 Comments on Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop
Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop  Our Hike on Indian Point...
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Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois

 2026-05-13  0 Comments on Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois
Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois If you are...
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Gerst Bavarian Haus in Evansville Indiana – A German Restaurant Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway

 2026-05-12  0 Comments on Gerst Bavarian Haus in Evansville Indiana – A German Restaurant Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway
Gerst Bavarian Haus in Evansville Indiana – A German Restaurant Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway If you are visiting...
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Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal

 2026-03-08  0 Comments on Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal
Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal Michael and I have been exploring our...
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German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert

 2026-03-07  0 Comments on German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert If you enjoy old-fashioned desserts that bring simple ingredients together into something...
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Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe)

 2026-03-07  0 Comments on Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe)
Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe) Since Michael and I both have German heritage, I’ve been enjoying trying different...
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RC Track Mower Review – Testing a Budget Remote Control Mower on Steep Hills

 2026-03-30  0 Comments on RC Track Mower Review – Testing a Budget Remote Control Mower on Steep Hills
Why We Bought an RC Track Mower I have been watching RC track mowers on YouTube for a while and...
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Basement Overhead Bar Cabinets.

 2026-01-02  0 Comments on Basement Overhead Bar Cabinets.
A few years ago, we had a new home with a walk out basement built.  We wanted to make the...
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Mahindra 4550 Tractor mods and upgrades that I use.

 2025-12-31  0 Comments on Mahindra 4550 Tractor mods and upgrades that I use.
Over the past eight years I have used my Mahindra 4550 a lot. I have around 20 acres of pasture...
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