Dothan Alabama

Arrived about 12: pm. I did not realize there is 1 hour time difference. That means that I will lose a total of 2 hours by tomorrow, due to day light savings time change! Ugh!

The park is nice, not very level, but ok. I met my neighbors yesterday, Doug and Judy. They are headed to a town not far from Pensacola. We exchanged info and plan on getting together in the next few weeks.

I'm having the trailer cleaned today even though it is going to rain. It is just to dirty not to.

Georgia

I made it to Cochran, Ga. The park is nice, lots of trees etc. There is not much to do in this area. I drove to Dublin, it looked like a cute town on the brochure, but when I got there there was not an area to get out and just look around. There are lots of older homes that were nice.

I got on the internet and found that a group called Cowboy Envy was performing in a town about an hour away. I called and they said they still had tickets. So I drove over and the town is really pretty. Lots of older homes, etc. the theatre had been restored to its 1935 status. Art Deco style, beautiful. the group was very good and entertaining. I really enjoyed the show.

Yesterday I drove to Savannah and took a combination trolley/boat tour. The trolley tour was very good however, the boat tour was ok. Not much to see except the typical harbor stuff.

On the way home I was driving along and BANG! I was rear-ended! The other driver said his phone had slid to the next seat and he reached for it and when he did the steering wheel turned and he hit me. Thank goodness neither on of us was hurt. It took about 1 1/2 hours for the highway trooper to finally get there. In the meantime a local policeman and a sheriff pulled over and kept us company.

His car was damaged more than mine. My bumper and surrounding stuff needs to be replaced and maybe some work on the left rear fender. I called his company and they said I can have it repaired in Fl.

One More Time

I tried the Magnolia Plantation again. Myra and I drove there yesterday, we left at 8am and got there at 10am. I went to the office to get my ticket and they also gave Myra a ticket. It is a magnificent trip. They do a really great job of explaining the slave situation and have restored 4 of the slave homes. They actually have employees whose ancestors were slaves on the adjoining plantation.

The slaves were brought to South Carolina to show the land owners how to grow rice. South Carolina produced a large percentage of the world rice. Evidently in the part of Africa that the South Carolina land owners got their slaves was a large producer of rice and they needed their expertise, not just there backs for hard labor. They brought their languages, customs and expertise. Very interesting information as I was certainly not taught that.

No pictures as I haven't had a chance to get my camera repaired. I was ready to go out and buy one just for that trip. So beautiful.

I got up early this am and got on the road by 9 am. arrived at the park at 1 pm. It is nice enough. The roads in the park are not graded very good, but are drivable. The present owners bought the park last year and do have some improvements to make.

Lexington, SC

My face is looking much better. Lip is no longer swollen and I no longer have to wear band aids.

It has been rainy and cold. Monday it was not raining, so Myra and I decided to do something. We decided on a trip to the zoo. It is a very good one. They have a very good botanical garden, they even had signs with the names of the plants. Something you seldom see. They had a lot of very unusual plants. No pics as my camera is still broken. Looks like I will have to send it away to have it repaired.

Yesterday it rained and I spent the day doing house keeping stuff. ugh!

Billie is better, he is bothering me to go outside.

Myra and I are going to try going to the Plantation again. Maybe this time I will stay on my feet.

Magnolia Plantation & Garden

A lot has happened since I last wrote on my blog. I made it to Lexington, SC and the park is very nice and quiet. The spaces are large. I made contact with my nephew, Shaun, and with my sisters sister-in-law, Myra.

I decided to go to see a plantation and chose one in Charleston. Magnolia Plantation and Garden. I drove 2 hours to get there, bought my tickets and had lunch. I had about 45 minutes until my first tour so took a walk thru the garden. Well, it is really beautiful and they actually had signs with the names of the plants. I saw a small white bridge and decided to go over it to get a better view of the pond. As I was turning to get to it my sandal got caught on a branch or part of the path and DOWN I went. I didn't have time to break by fall with my hands and so hit my face first. Scratched my glasses beyond repair, broke my camera (I think I can have it repaired) and naturally have lots of cuts and bruises on my face. It looks worse than it sounds.

I cleaned myself up as good as I could. I had some water and kleenex. Picked myself up and stopped a couple and they walked with me to the house where we found an employee who took me to the office. They were very kind and gave me antiseptic and band aids. I went to the bathroom and washed my face and started to clean my wounds when a lady came over and offered to help. It was so nice to have someone take over and help me.

The lady in the office cancelled my tours and returned my money for me. they also gave me some ice to put on my face. I think it helped as the only swelling I had was my lip. Anyway I just came home and took a shower, washed my hair and face and took some tylenol for pain.

The next day my neck, shoulders and upper arms hurt, but my face looks better.

Mayra called and came and took my to lunch and then we went to Congaree National Park. It is a swamp. Very interesting, I recommend it for all to see. No pictures as my camera is broken. I do feel lost without it.

Billie is not doing good, he is still sick and I am taking him to the vet today.

Pride RV Resort NC

It has been a while since I last posted on my blog. I have not been feeling very good, but now am on the mend.

This park is very nice. It has a creek running thru it and lots of trees, yes, trees. I love trees except when they are a barrier to seeing what is along the road.

Yesterday I went to the Biltmore House. All I can say is WOW!! If you get a chance to see it, don't miss it. It is fabulous. The grounds are magnificent and it has a very peacefull air about it.

Today it is cold and cloudy. Don't know if I will go anywhere today. Might stay and do laundry, etc.