A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-14-03....Relax. You're in Georgia now.

Aquamarine

[MEG33]

Good!..If the courts don't do us in, redistricting will help us elect more Republicans..and thow some bums out!

[dutchess]

So glad to see that the server problems are (knock on wood) solved. What a beautiful thread Aqua. I know that you had lots of help from billie and lori...BUT...your love of Georgia just shines through.

We need to head out for a banquet. Hopefully can stop in when we return.

[Billie]

How sweet, dutchess! Hope you posted it on P & P, too. :)

[MEG33]

(((((((((((Wolfie))))))))))),get well soon!

[lonestar]

I enjoyed this. If I HAD to live anywhere but Texas, Georgia would be one of my choices.

[SpookBrat]

We are going up there for Christmas pictures. I can hardly wait. A touch of color would be pretty. I need to pick out our outfits. I guess my kids are too old for matching sweaters now.

[SpookBrat]

Thanks for asking. He's a wonderful young man. I wish everyone here could know him.

[eddie willers]

Chattahoochee really does sound like a perfect name for an insane asylum.

I can see the ads now...."Go goofy at the 'Hooche".

[Mama_Bear]

I wish everyone here could know him.

Well, I sort of feel like a do, in a way. You have said such nice things about him. You are blessed to have him in your life. :-)

[SuzanneC]

Thanks for pointing out this lovely thread.

And, thanks Aqua for posting. I've been a 'native' Georgian since I moved here in 1985. Love it!!

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! Well, that's one thing you can say about the 'RATS.
When it comes to having the worst candidates, they're the best !

http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2002/07/20020703_a_main.asp

Listen

Howard Dean

Howard Dean says he's running for President, and on paper he's quite a candidate. He's the longest-serving Democratic governor. He signed the first law in the country to allow gay unions. And, he's got the endorsement of America's favorite president-that-isn't: Martin Sheen. In real life, most Americans would pass Howard Dean on the street without a second glance. Can a candidate with just about zero national name-recognition actually make a viable run for the nation's highest office? Tonight, Howard Dean, the invisible candidate.

[Aquamarine]

Excellent choice! ;)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks, I've been very pleased with the response to this thread.

[dansangel]

Thank you for tea, ((((Billie)))). I about gave up on FR.

((((Aqua)))) - thank you again for a beautiful thread. Just popped on for a minute and off I go to "decompress."

[Aquamarine]

Can't wait to see what you're posting here tomorrow Dansy. I'm going off tomorrow so I may not get to see it until tomorrow night.

[LadyX]

Greetings to everyone!!

What a wonderful job you've done, covering so diverse a state, Aqua!
Sorry I had to be away today; but perhaps not, in view of what seems to have been a major access problem..|:>(

I touch the eastern fringe of Georgia frequently, going to Augusta, 40 miles to the west. Love to cross the Savannah River, dividing Georgia from South Carolina, 'seeing' the old days of glory when it was the major source of moving commerce between the coast and the northern part. Imagine all the goods that went up and down it on ships, railroads and rivers the lifelines for the residents! No cars and trucks and airplanes in those days, horses (or mules) and wagons the "U-Hauls"..:))

Saw a lot of Savannah in the days when I was stationed at Parris Island, many a time going there to have dinner and shop. Love St. Simons and Jekyll Islands...
As a lover of history, the state is full of it.

In addition to airline flights going through Hotlanta and 'drivebys,' in 1972 I was fortunate to go there for three days of training in the old Hefty Expense Accounts for Sears Days.

Our Southern Region Managers squired us around to the sights and great restaurants each night, and took us to the "Old"(before it was rebuilt) Underground area where Gone With The Wind filmed the famous hospital scene with the wounded sprawled all over.

My favorite restaurant was the Aunt Pitty Pat's Porch Buffet! Still groan, thinking of all I consumed. We ended that night going to the top of the hotel with the revolving restaurant...great view.

Would love to see the area where you live, Aqua, although I went to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina often when I lived there, and am sure it is about the same. Went once to Franklin and environs, amd panned for gems..:))

Hey! Now that I think of it, from that high point where you can look over into Georgia, you probably were one of those tiny specks I saw!!
(I should have waved - LOL)

[FreeTheHostages]

45 minutes from a beach! I'm green with envy.

[SpookBrat]

Well actually, we're 20 minutes from the beach, but 45 minutes, more like an hour from Jekyll Island in Georgia. :) Does that make you even more green?

[Aquamarine]

Enjoyed reliving your memories of the South through you're writing.
Have to tell you though, that the Blue Ridge Mtns. in North Carolina are not the same as here, I've seen the difference. The Blue Ridge Mtns. in NC are more majestic than Georgia BUT the sun cast a special southern light on this part of the Blue Ridge. It's true, the sky brightens up when you get to Georgia. You just have to see it to understand it.

[Aquamarine]

Meant to tell you that I wish you would come see these mountains. You would like it and I would love showing you around.