Monday, MAY 16, 2022 BREEZY, PARTLY SUNNY, 79 DEGREES, 5:20 P.M.
A beautiful Monday. We had clouds this morning and thought we might have rain, but, all has been dry. No rain. I think we are done with the rain for a few days. Maybe until towards the end of the week. I will have to go out and water all the pretty plants.
We had a great weekend. Saturday we were up early and heading out the door by 6:00 a.m. We made a quick stop at the bank outdoor teller for some cash, then headed to Clinton to meet up with Dottie, Jerry and Tammy. there we climbed into their large and roomy vehicle and headed to Robbie’s home to pick him up. He was ready and waiting so got in and off we went. We stopped somewhere at a McDonald’s and got Sausage, egg and cheese biscuits or muffins, a drink and off we went again. We arrived at our destination a few minutes before having to board the train. We were now in Bryson City, North Carolina. We are about to take off on a 41/2 hour round trip excursion that will take us 44 miles to the Nantahala George and back.
What a beautiful trip that was they served us a box lunch on the way up and apple crumb pie on the way back. there was a “bar’ where we could get soft drinks and water. Someone said they had hard liqueur but I didn’t see anyone indulging in anything other then bottles of water and coke. It was a warm partly cloudy day so water was the drink of choice.
We didn’t see any four legged animals but did see a couple of eagles that came very close to us. So beautiful. That was a great experience. Also beautiful butterflies. The trees and plants, black berry bushes, ferns, mountain laurel and I don’t know what all else were everywhere. Lots of creeks and lakes, ponds and a river. I think there were two rivers. Here there are lots of rivers. Anyhow the trip was beautiful and well worth the long drive to get there.
We went to the gift shop afterward and that was nice, full of things and people. I bought a book and a DVD so will get around to reading that soon. It should be interesting and educational as far as that area is concerned. They have a lot of swift river rafting there. We sure had a great time.
Sunday we were a bit tired but managed to enjoy the stage play, Driving Miss Daisy. It was good, funny and very true to the movie. Dottie, Tina and I laughed a lot, then wept a few tears at the end. The playhouse isn’t large but very well thought out and put together. We do plan on going back for the next show that will be in July and watch, Forever Plaid. I think that is the next play. At Christmas time they will have The Sound of Music. We want to see that also.
Quite of the day: Follow the grain in your own wood. Howard Thurman (1900-1981) Clergyman.
Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a spectacular, fun filled, and caring, smiling kind day
Blessings