The Manchester

Port Isabel and South Padre Island

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January 20th 2009
Well apparently everyone is chomping at the bit for an update to our travelblog. I made that up. We haven't done anything to speak of lately except hang out at Sandpipers, play tennis and take in a couple movies. By the way, Gran Torino and Valkrie are very good, especially Gran Torino. This is the friendliest group of people and we are amazed at how inclusive they are regardless of how long we ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more