Another record!

Congratulations Tom Brady on the new record. 26 regular season home wins in a row!

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Kelly's Favorite Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hJjx7jTHA8

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November 2010 Sale Items

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Celebrate with FREE SHIPPING on these items.


Catskill Craftsman Turkey Cutting Board


Black & Decker HS1000 4-Quart Food Steamer


Stainless Steel 8.5-Quart Slow Cooker/Crock Pot


Signature Housewares Sorrento 6-Pc Mixing Bowls

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Election Day History Lesson

We at Koala Kitchen would like to dispel two of the most common myths about our Founding Fathers. George Washington did not sign the Declaration of Independence. At that time he was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and way too busy with the British Army. And while Benjamin Franklin had a very impressive resume, he was never President of the United States.

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On "wasting" your vote

I never like when somebody says I'm wasting my vote when I don't choose either the Republican or Democrat candidate. So I would like to share this quote:

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams

So get out there on Tuesday and vote for who you want to win, not for or against some popular choice.

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Happy Halloween

Kelly wishes everybody a safe and spooky Halloween.

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Road Trip - September 3, 2010

Our final day on the road was mostly a dash to get home. We stopped at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, but couldn't see much. We also wanted to visit the grave of Vice President George Clinton in Kingston, New York, but it was too dark by then.


Photo by Annika Krause
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Highest Point on Interstate 80 East of the Mississippi - Elevation 2250 Feet

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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Kelly is almost in three states. This is the Tri States Monument where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nearly meet. The actual point is in the middle of the river. To get here you have to drive through Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York, park under the twin bridges of Interstate 84, and walk down to where the Neversink River joins the Delaware River. We tried to visit the Ohio/Indiana/Michigan tripoint earlier in the trip, but it was raining both times we drove through the area.

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A close-up of Kelly and the Tri States Monument.

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The "Jersey Shore"

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Kelly checks out the twin bridges of Interstate 84.

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After leaving Port Jervis, we had dinner in Kingston, New York at a Sonic Drive-in. We arrived home a couple of hours later after a 15-day journey that covered around 3,000 miles. Time to plan our next trip!

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Road Trip - September 2, 2010

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Kelly is sitting on a sundial at Spiegel Grove in Fremont, Ohio, where the home and museum of President Rutherford Birchard Hayes are located. Hayes was the 19th President and the only one ever to promise to run for a single term (a promise that he kept). We haven't been in the museum, but the house tour is well worth doing.

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The grave of President and Mrs. Hayes is located south of the house.

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The impressive looking building behind Kelly is the McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio where the 25th President, William McKinley, and his family are entombed. He was the last Civil War veteran to be elected President. By the way, be prepared for a little workout, there are 108 steps from the parking lot to the top.

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The twin sarcophagus of William and Ida McKinley. Their young daughters, Katherine and Ida, are entombed in the back wall of the memorial.

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Road Trip - September 1, 2010

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Kelly tries to hitch a ride on the USS Riverside in the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.

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Being from New England, Kelly loves Dunkin' Donuts and Friendly's, but also likes to try the fare in other places. Culver's has great sandwiches and shakes, but nobody tried the ButterBurger. (Maybe next time.)

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Road Trip - August 30, 2010

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If you like cheese and are in Kalona, Iowa, you should visit the Cheese House. They have a wonderful selection of cheese in their gift shop.

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Mmmmmm, cheese.

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Road Trip - August 29, 2010

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Kelly sitting in front of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Herbert Clark Hoover was Secretary of Commerce and the 31st President of the United States. He was the first President born west of the Mississippi River. Hoover was also a tremendous humanitarian and prevented millions of Europeans from starving after both World Wars.

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Kelly and a piece of the Berlin Wall.

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Kelly visits the graves of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover.

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Road Trip - August 24, 2010

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Kelly in front of the Strategic Air and Space Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. The museum has an impressive display of aircraft including a U2-C Dragon Lady and SR-71A Blackbird. Behind Kelly is an Atlas D Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

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Road Trip - August 23, 2010

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Kelly and Vice President Henry Agard Wallace at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. Wallace was the second of three Vice Presidents under Franklin Roosevelt. He also ran for President in 1948 for the Progressive Party.

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Road Trip - August 21, 2010

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Iowa 80 - The World's Largest Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa.

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"Everything is chrome in the future!" -SpongeTron

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That's one nice big rig.

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Road Trip - August 20, 2010

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Kelly is ready to hit the road.

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Looking for President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, New York.

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Kelly visits the grave of Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States. Van Buren was the first President born after the Declaration of Independence. He was also the only President to speak English as a second language (he was of Dutch descent).

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Time for a snack. If you find yourself on US-9 in Valatie, New York, we recommend stopping at Golden Harvest Farms. They have a nice variety of tasty treats. You can't go wrong with the cider donuts and cold apple cider.

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Getting close to President Chester A. Arthur in Menands, New York.

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Kelly at Chester Alan Arthur's grave in Albany Rural Cemetery. Arthur became the 21st President when James Garfield was assassinated. Early in his career, he was appointed as the Collector of the Port of New York, a very powerful position at the time.

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Also in Albany Rural Cemetery is the grave of William Paterson. He was a Signer of the United States Constitution, Governor of New Jersey, and Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

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Kelly's final visit of the day is the burial place of General William Floyd in Westernville, New York. Floyd was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also of note is that musician David Crosby is one of his descendants.

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After a long day's drive, the night was spent in North Olmsted, Ohio.

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Kelly's 2010 Summer Road Trip

Now that we're well into Fall, it's time to share Kelly's 2010 Summer Road Trip. The trip started in Massachusetts and continued across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and finally into Nebraska. We stopped at some fun places and got to visit friends and relatives that we haven't seen in a while.

Check back as pictures of the trip are uploaded.

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RIP Paul the Octopus

Congratulations Texas Rangers!

After five years the World Series returns to Texas!

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Go Rangers!

Would love to see you guys in the World Series.

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New England Patriots Set a New Record!

It was great seeing the Patriots beat the Dolphins on Monday Night Football. But they also set another record. They are they first NFL team ever to score a touchdown rushing, passing, from a kickoff return, from an interception, and from a blocked field goal attempt in one game. Way to go!

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October 2010 Sale Items

Fall has arrived! Through the end of the month we are offering $10.00 off these appliances.


Kalorik Aqua Jug Kettle


Sunpentown SO-2000 Turbo Convection Oven


Old Dutch Copper & Ceramic Chocolate Fondue Pot


KitchenAid KFPW760OB 12-Cup Onyx Black Food Processor

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Kelly Koala visits Emily Dickinson

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Kelly likes visiting famous people and the closest famous person to where we live is Emily Dickinson. Emily lived most of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts and wrote nearly 1,800 poems. She is buried in Amherst's West Cemetery.

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Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday

Artwork by Annika Krause

Kelly wants to remind all Massachusetts residents about the Sales Tax Holiday that is coming up this weekend, August 14th and 15th. During the holiday, all items on Koala Kitchen will be tax free! Be sure to drop by to see some great bargains and keep a little extra in your pocket.

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August 2010 Specials

Everybody loves a picnic! We have some great deals on picnic sets for August.


Sutherland Academy Picnic Basket for Four


Sutherland Gamers Getaway Picnic Backpack for Four


APC Red Wheeled Bag Wine Cooler


Picnic Time Sunshine Blue/Beige Blanket Tote

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Introducing Kelly Koala

People have been asking us if our mascot has a name and the answer is a resounding Yes! We would like to introduce Kelly Koala to the world. Kelly even has a 3D counterpart that we adopted from the Huntington Country Store in Huntington, Massachusetts.

Be sure to check back here and follow Kelly's adventures.


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Lodge Closeout Sale

We're having a closeout sale on the following Lodge items. Get them while you can! All sales are final.



Lodge Color 3-Quart Enamel Dutch Oven


Lodge Color Enamel 6-Quart Dutch Oven


Lodge Signature 12-Inch Covered Casserole/Bakeware


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