Florida Rest Area Review

Here it is, short and sweet: The rest area on I-10 in Pensacola gets two big thumbs up from me.

"Why?," you ask. Well, because in addition to shiny clean restrooms and vending machines, it has this fantastic display of a Blue Angel jet in flight!

And because if aviation just doesn't do it for you, then there's ample colorful flowering bushes to brighten the day of even the grumpiest of travelers.

And finally, because the state of Florida cares about us,  and wants us to stretch our weary legs by taking an enjoyable 0.256 mile hike around the rest area perimeter on the "Stretch Your Legs Trail".

It makes you want to jump in the car and head there right now, doesn't it? :)

Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley - Parts 3 and 4

This is the wall that runs along the front of Graceland property. Every square inch is covered with scribblings of Elvis lovers.

A jet that Elvis bought and named after his daughter, Lisa Marie, is across the street from Graceland.

A postcard of Lisa Marie the jet, not the daughter. :)

Elvis Presley's "Lisa Marie" Jet Postcard

Only THREE days left of Elvis Presley's 80th Birthday 2/3 Month!!

Elvis purchased this jet in 1975 and named it after his daughter, Lisa Marie. It has been on display outside Graceland in Memphis, TN, since 1984.

Another Bunch of Incoming and Outgoing Postcards

I couldn't resist sending Edith in the Netherlands a second helping of Elvis, since she really liked the first E.P. card that I sent to her.

The Elvis stamps have left the building, only ho hum stamps left.

I don't mind that this card got a little scuffed up on its way here, it's still a very pretty view of Tampa, Florida...Florida...Florida...Florida. Say it with me...Florrrr...i...daaaaa. I need a vacation.
Thanks very much, Judy!

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Heidi from Netherlands sent this fun "official" card. It has a few things I like all rolled into one....animals, clouds, uniqueness. Good job, Heidi, I like it! Thank you very much.

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David in Germany listed planes as one of his favorite motifs.

I can't believe that I mailed it with not only crooked stamps, but with upside down stamps, too. That's just wrong!

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 Maria in Russia listed lighthouse as one of her preferences.

<---Lighthouse stamps, too.....all right side up!

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I know some people don't like multi-view cards, but Tatiana in Russia said "any type of card is good for me", so off it went!

More ho hum stamps

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I think this was a dud card for Neva, even though she said she loves to go camping in her profile. No comment whatsoever from her.

I'm thinking the cartoon mosquito and hilarious blurb on the back of the card left her doubled-over in laughter and unable to type. Yeah, that's it!

And last, but not least.......
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This huge 8"x6" beauty was sent to me by 11 year old Dima in Russia.  It's the Naval Cathedral in St. Petersburg in a wintery setting and it's gorgeous. It really is, because I rarely use the word "gorgeous"!
Thanks a ton, Dima!

That's all for now, thanks for stopping by!

Oooops. Had forgotten to show off these nifty stamps, too, when I hit the "publish post" button a day or so ago....I notice that crooked stamps don't look bad at all when someone else does it.