We left the park around 1100 and headed north on I-81. Around 1230 we stopped at the Flying J at Winchester, Va to fuel up. Diesel there was $4.03 while the prices I checked i PA ranged from $4.32 to $4.41. We were going to eat lunch there but they have a major construction project going on and there were no RV spots or any pull through spots in the truck area. We continued on to the Carlisle F-J and ended up taking up part of the vacant car area. They only have back in long sites for RV's and the truck area was a zoo. We finally got home around 1530.
Beryl's cold is really bad and mine is holding its own. We should of stayed in Florida.
Till we do something with the Rv again, this is te last episode for now.
Catch ya later
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Heading North
A little before 1100 we said our goodbyes to Margie and Sadie and headed north. Around 1330 we stopped at a rest area in VA for lunch. We arrived at Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley KOA around 1430. The park is located at exit 257 on I-81.
As you can see they are really full, but their prices don't reflect it.
Our fourth great grand child was born today. He is Gabriel Scott, 7lb 9oz and 21". His parents are Greg & Jen.
Tomorrow we will travel the remaining 275 miles home. It has been a great winter.
catch ya later
Our fourth great grand child was born today. He is Gabriel Scott, 7lb 9oz and 21". His parents are Greg & Jen.
Tomorrow we will travel the remaining 275 miles home. It has been a great winter.
catch ya later
Monday, March 19, 2012
Lazy Monday
Today was partly sunny with a high in the low 80's
This morning Beryl and Margie went grocery shopping. After lunch they supervised while I installed the "wingman" on the OTA antenna. The wingman is supposed to improve the ota signal for HD UHF channels. For supper we had stuff peppers.
Tomorrow we will continue our journey north. We plan on stopping just north of Harrisonburg, VA, That will be about 287 miles. With no problems we will be home Wednesday.
Catch ya later
This morning Beryl and Margie went grocery shopping. After lunch they supervised while I installed the "wingman" on the OTA antenna. The wingman is supposed to improve the ota signal for HD UHF channels. For supper we had stuff peppers.
Tomorrow we will continue our journey north. We plan on stopping just north of Harrisonburg, VA, That will be about 287 miles. With no problems we will be home Wednesday.
Catch ya later
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Lazy Sunday
Today was partly cloudy with a high of 75.
I spent the morning nursing a cold while Beryl and Margie made lunch. The afternoon was spent watching the Bristol race. For supper Margie started a fire and we roasted hot dogs. Here are Margie and Beryl getting ready to toast marshmallows.
That's it for today.
I spent the morning nursing a cold while Beryl and Margie made lunch. The afternoon was spent watching the Bristol race. For supper Margie started a fire and we roasted hot dogs. Here are Margie and Beryl getting ready to toast marshmallows.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Heading North
Today was partly cloudy with a high near 80.
We got everything put away and unhooked and pulled out of Savannah Oaks by 1000. We stopped for fuel and lunch in SC and got to Sadie's RV Resort by 1545.
After getting setup we went to Sonny's BBQ for supper.
That's it for today
We got everything put away and unhooked and pulled out of Savannah Oaks by 1000. We stopped for fuel and lunch in SC and got to Sadie's RV Resort by 1545.
After getting setup we went to Sonny's BBQ for supper.
That's it for today
Friday, March 16, 2012
Savannah Day 3, The Last Day
Today was partly sunny with a high around 84. A little north and west of us they had golf ball size hail this afternoon. Right now we are getting a little sprinkle.
Since we were only going to the museum today we got a late start. Around 1100 we headed in to the Savannah History Museum. The museum is housed in part of the old railroad terminal.
The museum had a lot of artifacts in cases but you would have to get on your knees to read the information. I’ll post some pictures of items in the museum.
A cotton Gin
1800’s Dentist office
Forest Gump’s Bench
Soldier Uniforms from the late 1700’s
Lady Liberty
Next to the History Museum is the Railroad Museum. We didn’t go to the museum but they have a café, The Whistle Stop Café, and serve the meal in an old RR Dining car'.
We both had Fish n grits
and of course green fried tomatoes
After lunch we found a Walmart near the park so Beryl could get some goodies. We got back to the park around 1530.
Tomorrow we will head around 290 miles nortwest to Sadie’s RV Resort.
Catch ya later
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Savannah Day 2
Today was partly cloudy with a high around 80
We left the park a little after 0900 and headed for Trolley Stop 1. A mile after we got on I16 traffic came to a grinding halt. It took us an hour for the 20 minute trip. There must have been an accident. We boarded the trolley and headed to stop 7 and the Davenport House. Photography was not allowed in either house we visited but I got a few pictures before I read the notice.
The Isaiah Davenport House is one the Savannah’s most stately mansions—a true Federal-style masterpiece designed by Isaiah Davenport. Davenport constructed the home to show off his architectural talents and used it as a family residence until his death in 1827. Throughout the years after his passing, the home went through numerous phases and in the mid 1950’s was slated for destruction. It was then that the Savannah Historic Foundation made their founding act; saving the home from the wrecking ball. In the years that followed, the Davenport House was preserved and restored and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, guests to Savannah enjoy guided tours of the house, admire the ornate plaster work, elliptical staircase and the brilliant style of the various rooms throughout.
Owens –Thomas House
Constructed in 1816, the Owens-Thomas House is an architectural treasure. Stunningly beautiful and artfully preserved, it was designed by William Jay and was one of his first projects upon his arrival in Savannah. With its curved walls, unique stairwell bridge, ionic columns and many other unusual features, the historic house delights historians, artists and others of all ages. Thousands of travelers from across the globe tour the home each year, viewing the picturesque English garden, the time-period furnishings and the slave quarters as well. Overlooking Oglethorpe Square, the magnificent Owens-Thomas House is now a National Historic Landmark and a part of the Telfair Museum of Art.
From this balcony Lafayette made a speech. The balcony is made of cast iron.
From here we headed to River Street and One Eyed Lizzy’s for lunch.
I had the fried shrimp and oysters and Beryl had the fried shrimp and scallops.
From here we headed back to stop 1 and the park. We got back around 1600.
Here are some other sights from around the Historical District.
The house from the “Garden of Good and Evil”
This was the original Fire Bell. What ever square the fire was in, that is how many times the bell was rung. It weighted 2and 1/2 tons.
These Crips could hold up to a dozen bodies. During Sherman’s occupation they were broken into and jewelry and other valuables stolen. Most of the tombstones were knocked down or removed to make way for tents and horses.
That’s it for today, tomorrow we will hit the Savannah History Museum. They have already started shutting down streets for the parade.
Catch ya later
We left the park a little after 0900 and headed for Trolley Stop 1. A mile after we got on I16 traffic came to a grinding halt. It took us an hour for the 20 minute trip. There must have been an accident. We boarded the trolley and headed to stop 7 and the Davenport House. Photography was not allowed in either house we visited but I got a few pictures before I read the notice.
The Isaiah Davenport House is one the Savannah’s most stately mansions—a true Federal-style masterpiece designed by Isaiah Davenport. Davenport constructed the home to show off his architectural talents and used it as a family residence until his death in 1827. Throughout the years after his passing, the home went through numerous phases and in the mid 1950’s was slated for destruction. It was then that the Savannah Historic Foundation made their founding act; saving the home from the wrecking ball. In the years that followed, the Davenport House was preserved and restored and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, guests to Savannah enjoy guided tours of the house, admire the ornate plaster work, elliptical staircase and the brilliant style of the various rooms throughout.
Owens –Thomas House
Constructed in 1816, the Owens-Thomas House is an architectural treasure. Stunningly beautiful and artfully preserved, it was designed by William Jay and was one of his first projects upon his arrival in Savannah. With its curved walls, unique stairwell bridge, ionic columns and many other unusual features, the historic house delights historians, artists and others of all ages. Thousands of travelers from across the globe tour the home each year, viewing the picturesque English garden, the time-period furnishings and the slave quarters as well. Overlooking Oglethorpe Square, the magnificent Owens-Thomas House is now a National Historic Landmark and a part of the Telfair Museum of Art.
From this balcony Lafayette made a speech. The balcony is made of cast iron.
From here we headed to River Street and One Eyed Lizzy’s for lunch.
I had the fried shrimp and oysters and Beryl had the fried shrimp and scallops.
From here we headed back to stop 1 and the park. We got back around 1600.
Here are some other sights from around the Historical District.
The house from the “Garden of Good and Evil”
This was the original Fire Bell. What ever square the fire was in, that is how many times the bell was rung. It weighted 2and 1/2 tons.
These Crips could hold up to a dozen bodies. During Sherman’s occupation they were broken into and jewelry and other valuables stolen. Most of the tombstones were knocked down or removed to make way for tents and horses.
That’s it for today, tomorrow we will hit the Savannah History Museum. They have already started shutting down streets for the parade.
Catch ya later
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Savannah Day 1
Today was partly cloudy with a high in the low 80’s
We were on the road to the Savannah Visitors Center a little after 0900, It must be us because the attendant at the center was of little help. We went across the street to the Old Town Trolley booth and bought our tickets. We got 2 day trolley tickets, the carriage ride, the Savannah History Museum, the Owens-Thomas and the Davenport house. As luck would have it, we got to stop three and had to change trolleys, ours was making a squealing noise like the brakes hanging up. We got off at stop 13, City Market, to catch the carriage ride. After the ride we had lunch at Belford’s. As the guide said, “Very expensive but very good”. We then rode back to stop one and got back to the park around 1600.
If you expect to see a lot of plantation type homes you won’t. There are probably buildings of every type of architecture, but they are scattered throughout the city. Savannah was built with 24 squares. 22 are still intact. 2 have been lost to modern buildings.
Before we get to the pictures a couple of comments. You will see a lot of wrought iron. Wrought iron was a symbol of wealth. You will see blue on some of the houses. It was a hatian belief that blue paint would keep away evil spirits. The original paint would have been mixed by the witch doctor.
The following pictures are in no particular order and most were taken from a moving trolley or carriage. If I remember anything about the picture I will make a comment.
The white pillars and handrails are not wood, they are painted cast iron.
This is what is left of one of the wrought iron foundries,
You are standing 40’ above the river, Wagons loaded with cotton would be pulled under the bridge and bidders standing on the bridge would bid on the cotton.
City Hall, the dome is gold
Entrance to “Lady & Sons Restaurant” Paula Dean
Son & Cher –Retired Amish Draft horses from Indiana
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace – Founder of the Girl Scouts
See the sign. This is the location of Forest Gump’s bench
See the portraits. Each one is of a famous person of the time frame
The cast iron dolphin is placed on the downspout to direct water and demons away from the house.
This square is mainly live oaks. They are estimated to be 150 to 300 years old. If you should happen to damage one, the fine would be $25,00000
Our lunch – Shrimp, greens and grits
One of the trolleys
Tomorrow we will tour the two houses. We will then walk down to the Colonial Cemetery. Then it will be River Street and Lunch.
Hope your not to bored. Catch Ya Later
We were on the road to the Savannah Visitors Center a little after 0900, It must be us because the attendant at the center was of little help. We went across the street to the Old Town Trolley booth and bought our tickets. We got 2 day trolley tickets, the carriage ride, the Savannah History Museum, the Owens-Thomas and the Davenport house. As luck would have it, we got to stop three and had to change trolleys, ours was making a squealing noise like the brakes hanging up. We got off at stop 13, City Market, to catch the carriage ride. After the ride we had lunch at Belford’s. As the guide said, “Very expensive but very good”. We then rode back to stop one and got back to the park around 1600.
If you expect to see a lot of plantation type homes you won’t. There are probably buildings of every type of architecture, but they are scattered throughout the city. Savannah was built with 24 squares. 22 are still intact. 2 have been lost to modern buildings.
Before we get to the pictures a couple of comments. You will see a lot of wrought iron. Wrought iron was a symbol of wealth. You will see blue on some of the houses. It was a hatian belief that blue paint would keep away evil spirits. The original paint would have been mixed by the witch doctor.
The following pictures are in no particular order and most were taken from a moving trolley or carriage. If I remember anything about the picture I will make a comment.
The white pillars and handrails are not wood, they are painted cast iron.
This is what is left of one of the wrought iron foundries,
You are standing 40’ above the river, Wagons loaded with cotton would be pulled under the bridge and bidders standing on the bridge would bid on the cotton.
City Hall, the dome is gold
Entrance to “Lady & Sons Restaurant” Paula Dean
Son & Cher –Retired Amish Draft horses from Indiana
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace – Founder of the Girl Scouts
See the sign. This is the location of Forest Gump’s bench
See the portraits. Each one is of a famous person of the time frame
The cast iron dolphin is placed on the downspout to direct water and demons away from the house.
This square is mainly live oaks. They are estimated to be 150 to 300 years old. If you should happen to damage one, the fine would be $25,00000
Our lunch – Shrimp, greens and grits
One of the trolleys
Tomorrow we will tour the two houses. We will then walk down to the Colonial Cemetery. Then it will be River Street and Lunch.
Hope your not to bored. Catch Ya Later
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