Whirlwind Missions

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Georgia Mountains!

Tim A. Cummins @ 10:22 pm  

Kathy and I had a wonderful time to get away for the weekend!
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We always look forward to our TK weekends.

We did a LOT of exercise. We rode the bikes for miles and miles. As well as hiking up some of the local mountains. From the summit!
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Interesting erosion.
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It is such a beautiful place and the weather was awesome.

There was a circus in town.
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We had fun checking out the animals.
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I liked this shot of the moon.
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This car was completely rebuilt. Except for the exterior!
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I thought the labyrinth at St. James church was fascinating.
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I liked these signs.
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We visited Camp Pinnacle while we were there. Beauty!
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I also enjoyed checking out the antique stores in Dillard.
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I bought this antique globe from the early 40s. I collect old globes. Know my criterium? Tanzania has to be Tanganyika. It changed its name in 1964.
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And also this recorded cylinder from the Edison Recording studios. It’s the earliest type of recorded media.
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Got both of my new treasures for $20, so I was happy!

I wonder what he’s smokin?
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Always on the lookout for flowers!
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I prefer my optimo very mild.
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I wanted this toy typewriter. Maybe next time . . . .
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I like old fences.
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Good price. Sign me up!
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We hiked around Warwoman Mountain. We liked this chimney.
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And this saw blade.
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The pine tree grew around the vine.
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I thought this one looked like a python.
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This spider was bigger than the palm of my hand. I thought twice before sticking my hand down as an example.
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We also explored an old cemetery for blacks outside of Clayton. Penland Cemetery had some cool stuff.
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I liked these carvings!
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I thought these millstones were cool!
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We ate at Oinkers for lunch today. Excellent BBQ!
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I liked the old RR station at Tallulah Falls.
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Fun trip. But glad to be home!