April 11, 2015

Linda and I took a short trip to Thomaston, GA based on what we had read in a book for 'Day Trips in Georgia."  As The UPS driver said when asked about historical Thomaston, as noted in the book, "Thomaston does have history, but it does not have a 'historical district.'"

It does have a covered bridge about 12 miles out of town and it was enough to make the trip worthwhile.

A little history... It is 96 feet long with a town lattice truss. There is a parking and picnic area at the bridge. It was built in 1892 and rebuilt in 1997. The builder was W. Alford/Dr. J. Herring. It is over the Auchumpkee Creek in Upson County. Auchumpkee Creek Bridge also known as Zorn's Mill and Hootenville Bridge. This covered bridge was built in 1892 by W. Alford and Dr. J. Herring over the Auchumpkee Creek in Upson County. Picnic area and parking are available.
 

April 4, 2015

Between Good Friday, when Jesus Christ died and Easter, when He rose from the grave.

For some, Christmas is the greatest time of the year.  Celebrating Christ's birth brings great joy.  For me, Easter is my greatest time.

We know that Jesus Christ was born, lived a sinless life, was crucified, buried, and on the third day, rose from the grave.

All this was by God's design in providing salvation, a payment for our sin.  Our responsibility is to accept this gift from God.  By Accepting Jesus Christ into or lives, we are accepting His payment; His death on the Cross, to satisfy a holy God's requirement, resulting in being born-again, i.e., being saved.

This picture is my favorite!  I see a risen Christ in the waterfall.  Can you see the outline?

Click on picture to enlarge it.

I can see the head, the eyes, the beard, the shoulders, and the torso.  If you cannot see it, the picture on the bottom has a red line around the area of which I speak.

"...seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."  - II Peter 1:3.

Someone has said, "Know Jesus; know life, no Jesus; no life."

Want to know more?  So did the Psalmist! 

"Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law."  -- Psalm 119:18

By accepting Jesus Christ and His payment for our sins, having given his life on the Cross, as full payment, not a down-payment, a full payment for our sin, we are saved. 

We are born-again into the family of God.

He is risen, indeed!



Happy Easter

March 30, 2015

Ben and I were having some fun this weekend nosing around one of the very large concrete power line poles.  The sections are about 40 feet long and they put PVC pipe in the mold to make it possible to move them,  They put a rod through the holes, hook the rods to chains and lift them with a crane.

The pole is about 18 inches in diameter near the base.  I had Ben stand on one side and I was on the other with the camera.  I directed him to the right, to the left, up and down until his nose was centered.  

Ben's nose knows holes...

The shadow on the bottom of the hole is a stone or nut that had been put there by someone.

March @5, 2015

Finally,  the foliage along the Big Creek Walkway is coming to life. 

Not only was the foliage changing, but there were birds and squirrels and even a big wild rabbit.  This rabbit was about the largest rabbit that I have ever seen.

Ironically, I have wondered if I would ever see any deer or bears.  I did get a picture last fall of a snake...  Well,
today I saw my first deer along the walkway.

Not just one, but three.

March 23, 2015

What can I say???  I am just one of those grandparents. 

March 15, 2015

I am planning on a Black and White project and have my first picture.  It is one from last weeks trip to Chattanooga and it is of the chandelier in the Choo-Choo Hotel.  It was shot in color and then converted to Black and White.  One can change a photo from color to Black and White, but not from Black and White to color.

Not everyone likes Black and White,  I do, but then again, I like both.  Before thinking of your opinion, click on the Black and White photo to enlarge it.

Any thoughts?

March 8, 2015

Yesterday was a great day to get out for an all day excursion.  Apart from the Spring flowers having not blossomed at this time, it was a beautiful time.

First stop was to the English Rose Tea Room on Market Street.  I had the Dover Sole and Caramelized Pear Tea and as usual, it was wonderful as always.

Next stop was across the street to the old Union Station, which is now the Choo-Choo Hotel.  The chandelier is off the lobby and I have taken before.  Elegant.

"Pardon me boys, but is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo...?"

Why, yes it is!

The flowers and fountains are in a state of winter... So, we hopped on the FREE trolley bus to downtown and the Riverfront.  One of the main goals was to walk across the Walnut Street Bridge, which is now a pedestrian bridge.


I could not help but notice the Sewer/Man-hole cover.  Very nice!  As far as Sewer/Man-hole covers go.

The Walnut Street Bridge was closed to traffic in 1978 and was going to be demolished, however, it was converted to a pedestrian bridge in 1993.

Off the the southside of the bridge, is the Market Street bridge, also known as the John Ross Bridge, which is a drawbridge.

This is a picture of the ironwork railing,  Great pattern.

Here is a treat, at least for me!  Oh,  you can have The Donut Sundae.

 

I took this picture previously a few years ago.  I erased the post that holds up the Weathervane Horse to make it look as if the horse was jumping over the building.