36 miles from Dendron, VA to Suffolk VA. We got an early, chilly start and finished
early. On the ride, I had a first…we
were chased by a frantic, braying donkey.
Fortunately, he was behind a fence.
We passed numerous cotton fields and learned that there is a gin mill in
Windsor, VA.
Since we finished so early, we were able to check out the
town of Suffolk. In 1916, Amedeo Obici
offered a prize for the best idea for a symbol to represent his company, which
had been named Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. The winning entry included sketches of “Mr.
Peanut” by fourteen-old Anthony Gentile of Suffolk. Later, a commercial artist added the hat and
monocle to create “Mr. Peanut” as we know him today. Gentile received a $5.00 cash prize for his
winning entry. Later, Obici paid
Gentile’s way through college and medical school. We visited the Planters Peanut Center and
bought some incredible chocolate-covered peanuts and peanut brittle. We also had a fabulous meal at the Plaid
Turnip on Main Street. They offer brick
presses. The barbecue bacon, chicken,
and cheddar/jack cheese press was fantastic.
Donna had an eggplant parma press that she said was delicious. Bob had a classic Greek salad. If he biked he could get a brick.
We are staying at Davis Lakes and Campground, a beautiful
location.
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