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March 20, 2015

Peanuts Around Town

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When Chris was considering taking a new job in Dothan, Alabama I immediately went online to do a bit of research about the area and I was thrilled to find out that it is an area that is rich with culture and activities that promised to pull me in.  As I am exploring the area in real time and in real life now I am thrilled to find a plethora of wonderful things to photograph and share on It’s Just Life. 

One of the things that I was seriously most excited about was the fact that there are more than 60 4 foot tall painted peanuts around town.  You might remember the Golden Peanut that I shared when I announced that we were going to Alabama.  Dothan is host to the National Peanut Festival every year so yes—painted peanuts make total sense to me.  Dothan boasts being the Peanut Capital of the World.  Come on, you guys, you know Mr. Diamond only takes me to the best places, right?
Golden Peanut on itsjustlife.me

So I am starting the search. I have my official Peanuts Around Town map with all of the locations listed.  I have my hiking shoes, my GPS and am ready to scout out the locations.  Today I will share a few that I have photographed but trust me – this will be an ongoing series because I don’t want any of you to overdose on too many peanuts.

This one is accurately named Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Peanut sponsored by The Downtown Group at 111 N Saint Andrews Street in downtown Dothan.  We happened upon it when we went to get our utilities set up and I was happy to snap a quick picture.

kiss breast cancer goodbye peanutMany businesses have the peanuts outside their places but this one we found nestled in a corner inside the TGI Friday’s we stopped at for lunch one day.  Joe Cool was amazingly cool and I fell in love with this surfer peanut.

joe cool peanut on itsjustlife.meWe found this dude outside the 3 Minute Car Wash and even though he does not show up on the official map I think he is pretty amazing.  He is all ready to wash your windows after your car is washed.

sheriff peanut on itsjustlife.meA trip to the Wiregrass Commons Mall and I found this lovely Gone Shopping peanut hanging out outside of JCPenney’s.  She is missing her shopping bags but I bet I could help her with those, don’t you?  I had to ask 3 people before I found her . Lesson learned–just go to the mall office for any information.

shopper peanutCaptain Cash is the peanut to call when you find yourself in a financial jam.  He hangs out in front of Ameris Bank on Ross Clark Circle and appears to be keeping a cool eye on all of the comings and goings.

super peanutOf course Elvis made an appearance because everyone loves Elvis, right?  Apparently the Elvis peanut continually got stolen so he has been permanently relocated inside the Dothan Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau located at 2841 Ross Clark Circle.  He is pretty amazing.

elvis peanut on itsjustlife.meSo that does it for the first Peanut post.  I know this is going to be a fun series and I am going to find them all before too long.  Some of them are going to be more difficult than others to get to but trust me – I will leave no peanut unturned.  Thanks for coming along today –leave me a comment and tell me which one is your favorite today.

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  1. lclalor
    March 20, 2015 at 06:16 am

    That Elvis peanut is seriously cool. I see why he’s been stolen. I’m not feeling the love for the pepto bismol pink breast cancer peanut, however. The color is somewhat off-putting for such a great cause. What a fun to explore a new town!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 07:17 am

      The Elvis one is adorable. There are really some fun ones and it is going to take a while to find them all and take pictures. Some are easier to get to than others. I agree the Breast Cancer one needs a bit of spiffing up. Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. ozzieohlonemanthinktank
    March 20, 2015 at 06:53 am

    Glad to see that you are taken getting acquainted with your new community in such good fashion. Most people wouldn’t actively seek to really get to know a new town like you are. That is why you are so adaptable.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 07:17 am

      I think it is important to dig in and get acclimated to a new place as soon as possible. It all helps in the process. Thanks, Ozzie.

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  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 20, 2015 at 08:07 am

    Favorite? Elvis, of course. What a great idea for the Peanut Capitol of the World. I look forward to seeing more of these nuts.

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    1. Beth Ann
      March 21, 2015 at 07:14 pm

      And you will! Just gotta track em all down. Next visit in 3 weeks so hopefully then I will add to my collection.

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  4. Darlene
    March 20, 2015 at 08:10 am

    Love all those peanuts. Mr. Diamond does take you to the most awesome places! I look forward to seeing more. (I agree, the Elvis one is my favourite so far!!)

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:14 pm

      He does take me to fun places, doesn’t he? Elvis definitely is a fun one!

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  5. Dianna
    March 20, 2015 at 08:13 am

    Well, seeing as how hubby and I own a car wash….. CUTE idea. Our town of Smithfield (VA) is the ham capital of the world, so we have painted pigs all around; you’ll have to come check them out! There aren’t that many: you could see them all in….oh about 15 minutes!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:15 pm

      I love painted pigs! NC has some because of BBQ but I can’t remember what town. Painted anything gets me –especially if they are easy to pose with!

      Reply
  6. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    March 20, 2015 at 08:25 am

    Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:15 pm

      Check!

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  7. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    March 20, 2015 at 08:40 am

    I’m not sure which is my favorite so far – Captain Cash or Elvis! I love hearing all about Dothan. I can tell it is a good fit for you two which makes me happy, even though you’ll be leaving Iowa.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:16 pm

      They are so fun! I am finding so many great things about Alabama already and I am not even moved here yet!

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  8. jenieats
    March 20, 2015 at 09:41 am

    My favorite is that peanut you were hugging because it’s adorable! I am so serious when I say those roasted Alabama peanuts you sent us were the best ones we’ve ever tasted.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 09:42 am

      I have yet to taste a peanut in Alabama……..I need to change that immediately.

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    2. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:17 pm

      The golden peanut is absolutely beautiful and easy to get to. Some of them are a little more difficult because they are in front of businesses that are hard to go to without giving that business business. Does that make sense? 🙂

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  9. Carmen
    March 20, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Beth Ann, thank you soo much for posting such a fun blog on Dothan, AL!! We are happy to have you here and hope you like living here as much as we do! As far as tasting an Alabama peanut, stop by Nuts to go for fresh boiled peanuts as well as many other offerings. Their address is 2005 S. Brannon Stand Rd. Also, Shute Pecan is a fun place, where they will even show you some of the cracking process for local nuts :). Their address is 1475 Ross Clark Circle. Also, stop by the CVB (Visitor’s Center) again and I will have a Dothan Car Magnet for you! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Carmen, Dir. of Communications, Dothan, CVB

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Thanks, Carmen! This is the first of many posts!!! I spent one afternoon at Dothan Area Botanical Gardens and Loved that as well. There are tons of great places to go and I am thrilled to discover it all! I will def stop in when I am back in town for that magnet!!!

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  10. Doreen
    March 20, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I have no doubt that your presence will be ‘felt’ in Dothan in the coming days! Happy peanut hunting!!!! (Peanut butter pie anyone????)

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:18 pm

      You think? 🙂 Yum–peanut butter pie sounds amazing.

      Reply
  11. dawnkinster
    March 20, 2015 at 10:07 am

    We have a house on Lake Martin near Dadeville Al. Maybe sometime we can meet there for a weekend on the lake!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:18 pm

      Really? Now I have to go look at a map!

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      1. Dawn
        March 20, 2015 at 08:51 pm

        About 150 miles apart.

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  12. Carl D'Agostino
    March 20, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Enjoyed the nutty photos.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:19 pm

      Thanks Carl!!!! There will be more. And more. And more!

      Reply
  13. Jenny Doughty
    March 20, 2015 at 10:31 am

    I’ve got to say I think the Elvis Peanut is the most clever with it artwork and the 3-Minute Car Wash guy is pretty cool!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:19 pm

      Elvis is very elaborate. I can see why he needed to be protected. 🙂

      Reply
  14. poemsandponderings
    March 20, 2015 at 10:58 am

    There HAS to be a place named “Goobers” it’s just cries out for recognition. Like Goober’s restaurant.. “We serve soup to nuts”.. Or a gas station. Goober’s Shell..
    Perhaps Goober’s Grocery “Where you pay peanuts for your food”.. I could go on and on, but I’ll spare you the agony. lol

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:20 pm

      Oh Jake. Perfect!!! I will look for Goober related places. So far I have not seen any! Wanna start one????

      Reply
  15. Katy Flint
    March 20, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    I love them ALL! So fun! I can’t wait to see more!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 05:20 pm

      Stick with me baby!

      Reply
  16. Gibber
    March 20, 2015 at 06:42 pm

    That’s a lot of peanuts. The Elvis one made me laugh.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 06:44 pm

      He is my favorite so far.

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      1. Gibber
        March 20, 2015 at 06:46 pm

        Yeah he rocks! I wonder why..lol

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  17. Jackie Cangro
    March 20, 2015 at 07:19 pm

    How fun! For a while, we had ceramic cows stationed around town. They’d popped up everywhere. The cows were painted in colorful themes or patterns. There was a cow in a tuxedo and top had near the theater district.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 20, 2015 at 07:51 pm

      Oh I would have loved seeing those cows. Anything like that tickles me. One place we visited had dolphins—I will have to ask Chris where that was or go back through my pics. Fun ideas.

      Reply
  18. Pix Under the Oaks
    March 21, 2015 at 09:36 am

    What a hoot with the peanut!

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  19. donnahup
    March 22, 2015 at 05:16 am

    They’re dressed up! I guess I just thought they would all be “plain” peanuts. I love it! What a cool and fun hunt. I can’t wait to see them all. Do you think this idea could take off in IA? Of course we’d dress up corn 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 23, 2015 at 07:36 am

      They are all very fun and dressed all different ways. I can’t wait to find them all. And YES–corn would be awesome!

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  20. Helen Brown
    March 22, 2015 at 07:13 am

    I enjoyed the nuts.. I think it would be lots of fun to look for all the nuts there,I know a couple of nuts here but they are talking ones.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 23, 2015 at 07:28 am

      You are so funny. The nuts are a lot of fun and I am going to have such a good time finding them all.

      Reply
  21. bocafrau
    March 24, 2015 at 06:56 pm

    This is so cool. Can’t wait to see more peanut posts! 🙂

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  22. pattisj
    March 29, 2015 at 06:19 pm

    I’m glad I don’t have a peanut allergy! Love the Elvis peanut. What a great way to explore your new city.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 30, 2015 at 08:24 pm

      The Elvis one is pretty much my favorite because he has so much personality!

      Reply
  23. benzeknees
    May 06, 2015 at 06:06 pm

    I think I would have to say the Elvis one is my favorite because it has so much expression!

    Reply
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