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Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog

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Live a Little and Eat Someplace New - Part 2

I promised a "part 2," so here it is. We're venturing out to cool new eateries at the lake, remember? Main Street Pizza and Tap is new to Benton! I ran by there today and grabbed a most excellent sausage and pepperoni pizza. The Inn crew gave it a hu… Read more
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A New Spot to Visit at Kentucky Lake

“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.” If you recognize that line, then you and I are both huge fans of the Nora Ephron classic “You’ve Got Mail.” After seeing that movie in the theater, I knew two things for sure: falling … Read more
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Fall Fun Activities Around Kentucky Lake

It was 87 degrees on Saturday, October 18. That's lake weather. Except that the TVA starts lowering the water level in early September, so to save money on future boat repairs, most of us drag that sucker out on Labor Day weekend. What to do, then? I… Read more
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Fall Fun Ideas Around Kentucky Lake!

I love fall at the lake just as much as I love summer. There. I said it. I'd love to say it's because the weather gets cooler, but that would be a lie. It stays hot here until the end of October and then on Halloween it suddenly drops below freezing … Read more
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I Love a Roadside Stand

I brake for roadside stands. I might not always stop, but I definitely slow down. Squash? Probably not. Juicy peaches? Definitely, especially if they're freestone. Strawberries and tomatoes? Look out - I'm coming over in your lane. Yesterday I ran to… Read more