Archive for February, 2009

North Orlando – birthday boy!

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Joe celebrated a birthday!

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North Orlando – Goldsboro?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Great historic lecture and documentary about Goldsboro, Fl.

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North Orlando – In the garden today!

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Beautiful view today of our Thurston House grounds.

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North Orlando – Time for beauty?!

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Great beauty services just down the street!

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North Orlando – mug coincidence

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

A major coincidence between Thurston House and Minnesota!

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North Orlando – Maitland Wine Market News!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Great upcoming events at Maitland Wine Market for February & March!

There is a Tour of Italy wine tasting on 2/12 from 5/7pm. Cost is $10 including your own glass to take home.
A Greek Wine Dinner takes place on 2/28 at 6:30pm. Appetizers dinner and dessert are all paired with Greek wines. It is co-sponsored with Athena Roasted [...]

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North Orlando – VRRMMMMM…VRRMMMM….Daytona 500!

Friday, February 6th, 2009

The Daytona 500 race is coming up soon – 2/15/09 – and we are just south about 45 minutes drive from Daytona. Come stay in a beautiful & relaxing place before heading up to the crazy-busy race day. It is also Valentine’s Weekend, always a special time to be at Thurston House.

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North Orlando – Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Just announced – Winter Prix Fixe Menu… Fleming’s  of Winter Park is just minutes from Thurston House. Three wonderful courses to make a very special meal for you…only $35.95! Good until 3/19. They also announced a Velentine’s sharing meal, good only 2/13-15.  Go to their website for more details on either of these yummy specials.

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North Orlando – Whatz-it?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Dear friends just gave me this little guy – Any idea what he is? Well, he is a coffee creamer holder. Not sure I’ll use this for Thurston House guests. I don’t want to scare them before having their first cup. He is kinda cute though…

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North Orlando – Antonio's announces wine dinner!

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Our great local Northern Italian place just announced a Pre-Valentine’s wine dinner. It is three yummy courses each paired with an appropriate wine, all for $34.99 each. Go to their website for more details – www.antoniosonline.com. Celebrate before the crowd and book at Antonio’s la Fiamma for this wonderful dinner on Wednesday, 2/11/09! Antonio’s is [...]

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