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JULY 2008
""We will bring the terrorists to justice; or we will bring justice to the
terrorists. Either way, justice will be done."
     George Walker Bush  (2001–)

"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."
Ronald Wilson Reagan  (1981–1989)

"You ain't learnin' nothin' when you're talkin'."
Lyndon Baines Johnson  (1963–1969)

"America is best described by one word, freedom."
Dwight David Eisenhower  (1953–1961)

"A splendid storehouse of integrity and freedom has been bequeathed to us
by our forefathers. In this day of confusion, of peril to liberty, our high duty is
to see that this storehouse is not robbed of its contents."
Herbert Clark Hoover  (1929–1933)
Super Presidential Quotes!
National Bike Registry
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What Readers Are Saying About Welcome Home My Florida!

"Deborah, I wanted to thank you for the great pics you took of our family at the Harvest
Moon Festival.  This e-zine is a wonderful and exciting idea!  I will visit it often!  
Thanks." Darlene W./Alachua  

"Well it looks like you are doing just fine. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed this months
site." Joan A.

"I had so much fun with all of this today! Wonderful site!" Thanks. Carolyn

"Deborah, I picked up your card at the Melrose Fall Festival.  I visited your site to find
other such events.  Thank you for taking time to make this information available." Sherry

Looks like an exciting enterprise you are embarking upon. I love it! Jill R.

It was way too cool that you took my picture with my friend at the Florida Folk Festival!
We hadn't seen each other in years and neither of us had a camera! Thanks for making
a photo memory for us! I'll come back and tell ALL my friends! Katrina W. Orlando

Cool website you have!  Karan N. Gainesville

Deborah, you are amazing.  This is such an interesting edition. Betty F. Kissimmee
Bloom Where
You
Are Planted!
OCALA
EVENT LISTINGS
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GAINESVILLE  
EVENT LISTINGS
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TALLAHASSEE
EVENTS
CLICK HERE
SNEAK PEEK INTO THIS MONTH'S
ISSUE
I found the garden experience I've been
looking for! Well, almost... You see, it's not
my garden, but my neighbor's garden that
I'm helping with. I've got to tell you it's a
real trip trying to keep all the pests from devouring every
single green item popping up from the ground! And it's
HOT! Take a look at Gardening in JULY to see how we're
fairing in Central Florida Gardening

Our FAMILY PET has an article from Dr. Carla Haddix about
declawing your cats! Yikes! I'm conformed! And Alex the Bird
Man brings a tale of feasts fit for your bird!

Our RECIPE page brings a new recipe from Junselle's
Turkish Gold and King Arthur proves once again that
something new is always available for any holiday!

FITNESS FOR LIFE! No meat... No Dairy... What? Are they
kidding? I'm an old Iowa gal who was raised on beef and
potatoes. Can I change now? Pop in and see what I'm up to.
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TO SEE OUR
FLORIDA
RESIDENT
SPOTLIGHTS!
EVENT LISTINGS!
City Events are
popping again as
Summer is here, so
take a look into the
different areas to see if
you can find something
unusual to do! Go
somewhere you’ve
never been! Explore
our Florida and then
tell us all about it. We’d
love to hear your
thoughts on events
listed. If you have
photographs, send
some to us!  
(Read here before
submitting).  
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Gainesville
Jr. League
Tour of
Kitchens!
February 23
Our 2008 Event photo pages!
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WILD
AZALEA
FESTIVAL
March 15
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Gainesville Jr
League &
Fresh Market
Wine &
Cheese Gala
& Auction
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Photo
Ocala
O'Cala's
St. Patrick's
Day
March 15
To see
our
2007
Festival
Photo
Pages

CLICK
HERE
PENSACOLA
EVENT LISTINGS
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JACKSONVILLE
EVENT LISTINGS
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ST. AUGUSTINE
EVENT LISTINGS
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FREE TRANSLATION ONLINE!
I was able to send a letter written to me in
Spanish to this site and it translated it into
English. Great site!

Great April Fools Site!
Museum of Hoaxes

ART PAD
My friend who's a teacher sends information
about new, creative sites and this week she
sent Art Pad for us to review. It's fun, creative
and wow! Take a look at "Other Paintings" to
see what creative geniuses we have in the
world!

DINGO
Diigo gives you the ability to put your favorites
online so you have access from any
computer. It's a collection of information,
knowledge and community.  It's especially
good for people like me who can't even
remember phone numbers
ORLANDO
EVENT LISTINGS
CLICK HERE
Coming, EAST
AND WEST
COAST
BEACHES!
"It is not my intention to do away
with government. It is rather to
make it work -- work with us, not
over us; stand by our side, not
ride on our back. Government
can and must provide
opportunity, not smother it;
foster productivity, not stifle it."

- Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural
Address, January 20, 1981
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GREAT SITES!
Gas Pump
Rip-offs!
This happened to me, and it
ticked me OFF! How many
times have you actually
checked to see if the gas you
paid for was priced at the
pump correctly? Like
NEVER?? Me too. But I have
to tell you, it's time we keep
an eye on service dealers!
Here's a simple way to make
sure you get the gas you've
paid for.

Put in exactly 10 gallons of
gas. Is it EXACTLY 10 times
the amount of the price per
gallon? If not, you're being
ripped off.
10 gallons of gas at $3.55
9/10 yields a price of $35.59
for example.

They suggest calling the
Florida Agriculture
Department, but all they'll do
is fine the company and
you're still out money.
Personally, I'm calling the
Police or calling my attorney
and pressing charges as
this is nothing more than
greed, stealing and theft
from consumers and I've
had it! Enough is enough!
CENTRAL
FLORIDA
EVENT LISTINGS
CLICK HERE
Thanks goes to John Hendricks, West
Nassau Historical Society from their
3rd Annual Railroad Days Festival.
Trains... ya gotta love 'em!
NUMBER ONE
EVENT LISTER!

WAY TO GO
ST.
AUGUSTINE!
SUPPORT LOCAL
FLORIDA BUSINESS!

Junselle's Turkish Gold
A healthy snack mix to eat out of the bag
or to add to your favorite recipes!

Osceola Companion Care
We help seniors remain in their home,
living productive, safe lives!

Humane Wildlife Control
Finally, a Humane relocating business
for our wildlife!

Barbara Miller Properties
North Florida Home Sales!
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC,
FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE FOR ALL!
Summer Time Reminders of Safety When Grilling Out
Submitted by the Kissimmee Fire Department

Annually more than 8,000 Americans are injured by fireworks and grill fires. More than half these injuries occur during the first week of July.
The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Data Center estimates that outdoor grills cause more than 6,000 fires, five or more fatalities,
170+ injuries, and $35 million in property loss each year. Gas grills alone cause in excess of 2,700 fires, 80 injuries, and $11 million dollars
in damage. Most of the gas grill fires and explosions were caused by gas leaks, blocked tubes, and overfilled propane tanks.

Practicing the following fire safety tips will help everyone have a safe summer:
Barbecue Safety
Before using a grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line. Make sure the venturi tubes - where the air and gas
mix - are not blocked.
Do not overfill the propane tank.
Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.
Be careful when using lighter fluid.
Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flames can flashback up into the container and explode.
Keep all matches and lighters away from children.
Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately. Supervise children (and pets) around outdoor grills.
Dispose of hot coals properly - douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to ensure that the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper
or wooden containers.
Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas - carbon monoxide could be produced.
Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire.
Dial 9-1-1 or your local emergency number if a burn warrants serious medical attention.
For more information about safety, please call the Kissimmee Fire Department’s Fire and Life Safety Hot line at 407.518.2585 or send an e-
mail to LifeSafety@kissimmee.org
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