More Ramblings

Modern travel continues to amaze me! Here we are on the highway (I-95) between Virginia Beach and Savannah, and I have just finished researching Savannah and reading about its background, history, and culture to 1HW, as well as recommended restaurants with reviews and menus. We will probably arrive there around four this afternoon, so checking out the local fares was important!

One idea we have generally adopted when on the road is to try and eat two meals a day (breakfast is usually supplied by the motels), even though all of the health experts agree that dinner should not be a big main meal. So much for their advice! There are just too many wonderful places not to enjoy the local cuisine! So the big question for tonight is: "Moon River Brewing," a local brew pub (always fun, since we try them wherever they are found in the US and Europe); the "Olde Pink House" (highly recommended for a romantic atmosphere and good local food); or Paula Deen's place, "The Lady and Sons." Now, if it was Giada's or Emeril's restaurant, we would probably go there, but Paula has little attraction for us, so it is likely it will be one of the other two. 1HW will report later!

We are also quite interested in hearing about the SC mood in the upcoming primary. The range of strong feelings and opinions we have heard lately about the candidates has amazed us. Phyllis and Pat, self-proclained liberal Democrats, listen to/watch many news programs, especially on MSNBC, and believe me, that is one of the strongest anti-Bush channels on the air or that we have ever heard. It almost makes Maureen Dowd seem tame, and that says quite a bit, since she is quite acerbic! It surprised us that so many people we heard from/about in the NYC/CT area do not care for either Clinton or Guiliani, but rather support Obama. Edwards comes in second to him. They also generally think McCain is the best shot for the Republicans, although they expect a surprise convention nominee, such as Newt Gingrich. Also, many people have expressed an opinion of annoyance or disgust at Bill Clinton's campaigning so actively for Hillary, as well as her being on the verge of tears before the NH primary. We find all of this very interesting to watch and hear, and we actually say very little at this point, since we have not made up our minds. Historically, it is just fascinating! What do you think? More ramblings later.....