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Famed Civil War Statues: Visit Before Vandalized


We’re all aware of the current angry trend of tearing down statues, especially those of Confederate generals. Many that have stood the test of time for more than 150 years will end up as piles of rocks due to politically-correct rioters.

Consider visiting these while still standing, if they actually survive the current destruction craze:
National Statuary Hall, Capitol Hill, Washington DC: 100 statues, 12 of them Confederates.
J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond VA
Robert E. Lee, New Orleans LA
Stonewall Jackson and Lee Statues, Baltimore MD
Stone Mountain Memorial, Georgia: The massive carving on the mountainside will require lots of angry axes to destroy.
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC: Already hit by spray paint. Hey, rioters. Abe was one of your good guys.

Finally, let’s consider a memorial poem about the Gettysburg Cemetery. The sad words by Francis Finch are typical of how most Americans feel about the terrible sacrifices on both sides during the Civil War:
No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding rivers be red;
They banish our anger forever
When they laurel the graves of our dead!
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment-day,
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.

Marooned: Suddenly Your Travel Tour Goes Bust PDF Print E-mail


In the middle of your cruise or tour, when totally unexpectedly, you’re like a shipwrecked Robinson Crusoe. What can you do about it?

It happens more frequently than your travel agent likes to admit. Just recently a Russian tour company suddenly went bankrupt. It left thousands of tourists stranded in various parts of the world. Similar incidents can also happen when cash-troubled small airlines and cruise companies are forced to halt their services abruptly, leaving travelers to find their own way home.

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Tennessee Pass CO: Two-Mile Rocky Mountain High PDF Print E-mail


Your travel4seniors.com editor pauses at Colorado’s Sawatch Range sign at more than 10,400 feet elevation, the highest in the Rockies. It’s dedicated to the U.S. Army’s famed 10th Mountain Division. Veterans of the unit fought in battles from World War II to Afghanistan. For more info, go to 10thmtndivassoc.org

 
New Orleans LA: Free PB&J At Le Pavillion PDF Print E-mail


We all loved them as kids. It was Elvis’ fave snack, and still a classic American lunchbox staple. N’Awlins is beignets, prawns and jambalaya, but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are also a beloved treat.

A local tradition of the posh Le Pavillion Hotel on Poydras Street is the setting out of complimentary PB&J makings for guests every night at 10 pm. Alongside are choices of cold milk and hot chocolate. Room rates are from $159 per night. For more info about the hotel and current events, go to www.lepavillon.com

 
West Hollywood CA: Pawn Shop Window Reflections PDF Print E-mail

 
Senior Discounts At Popular Restaurant Chains PDF Print E-mail


Cheaper eats: If you want to keep your retirement nest egg a bit longer when dining out and/or traveling, consider these deals. Some are automatic, some for limited times of day/week, some require AARP membership and for others, you won’t get discounts unless you speak up for ‘em.

Arby’s, Golden Corral, Bubba Gump, Burger King, Denny’s, Wendy’s, Sonic, Subway and IHOP take 10% off your bill. Outback offers 15%. Many privately-owned restaurants, especially in city areas where seniors live and visit, offer similar deals.

Some well-known food delivery services also entice seniors with discounts. For example, Papa John’s offers a generous 25% off to AARP members. Therefore, whenever sitting down for or ordering a well-seasoned delivery meal, make sure you ask for the seasoned citizen discount.

 
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