Monday, December 14, 2009

Cheers to a New Year!


HAPPY NEW YEAR! We only have a few more days left to 2009. It is hard to believe that the year is almost gone. Is it just me or does tt seem that the year has just flown by. Have you started to make your New Year's Resolutions, yet? One of mine is to do a better job of keeping up with this blog. Oh and to lose all of the weight that I put on by eating christmas cookies : (

It is that time of year where we all begin to make our New Year's Eve plans. Of course, it will be jumping in Jefferson on New Years Eve.

The New Years Train will be rolling on December 31st. The Historic Jefferson Railway will be providing noisemakers and beverages for all of the New Years party goers. There will be fireworks off of the top of the train and just like in Times Square, they will be dropping the ball. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.railoflights.com/. The Christmas train tickets went fast and I am sure that the New Year's train tickets will as well.

Have you ever thought of ringing in the New Year on a steamboat on Caddo Lake? The Graceful Ghost will be THE place for the swamp party on New Years Eve! The steaboat will depart at 5pm, 8pm and 11pm and will be serving heavy Hors d'Ĺ“uvres and drink set ups. I am taking the 5pm tour so that I can watch the Uncertain firework display. Space is very limited for these boat rides so please call 1-877-89-Ghost (1-877-894-4678)to reserve your spot.

If you just want a place to hang out and party, then Auntie Skinners is the place for you. Auntie Skinners will be celebrating New Years Eve in a typical Auntie Skinners style. The band Ambush will be rocking all night and everyone will be able to enjoy a Champagne Toast at midnight. Cover charge is $15 and will include party favors and a champagne toast.

So if you are looking for something unique and fun for New Year's Eve. Consider staying a couple of nights at your favorite bed and breakfast and party like it's 2010 in Jefferson.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Book Signing at The Carriage House Sunday December 6th


"I LOVE YOU, MOM – Please don’t break my heart" is the story of the physical, mental, and emotional abuse of a young child and unfortunately it is a true story. At the hands of his mother, John Borgstedt endured neglect, isolation, physical beatings, mental degradation, malevolent admissions into several mental institutions, and eventual attempted murder all within the custodial supervision of his unscrupulous mother.

This literary work is indeed Borgstedt’s factual account of his small, bruised body clinging to life, his struggle as a teenager fighting and winning against insurmountable odds, and his entrance into young manhood as a warrior for the young and innocent, protecting them from experiencing a similar childhood of hell on earth. John's book is an uplifiting tale of how faith has led this young man back and has made him the protector of all children today.
Borgstedt is rapidly becoming a noted motivational speaker for young and old alike.

From school children and faculty to correctional institutions with hardened criminals to devout Christian church groups, John's message of hope, love, and determination touches the hearts and minds of his audience. Indeed, fans and followers of John Borgstedt patiently awaits the day that his vision for establishing a boys ranch becomes a reality. This warrior for 'right' is not a quitter.

John will be at The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas on December 6th to sign copies of his book, "I LOVE YOU MOM - Please don't break my heart".