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Road Trip ~ Part III ~ Down By The River
Before leaving for South Carolina, I did a little research on the area my parents had moved to. I found Landsford Canal State Park was close by and decided I wanted to check it out during my visit. Here is what the official site of South Carolina State Parks has to say about it….. A broad river, rich history and rare, hardy wildflowers come together at Landsford Canal State Park. Stretched along the Catawba River along the South Carolina fall line, the park is home to the well-preserved remains of the canal system that made the river commercially navigable from 1820 to 1835. Locks, a mill site and the lockkeeper’s home are among the…
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Road Trip ~ Part II ~ The New Place
My parents ~ fondly known as Papa and Nina since the grandchildren came along ~ have lived in many places. My father’s work and family circumstances made the many moves necessary. The closest to me was Asheville, North Carolina….the furthest was Saudia Arabia. They have declared this their last move, they have found their dream home. It was built by a custom builder for him and his family. Although it may look quite large……it really isn’t. It is a spacious home….but not overly so. What makes this home so nice is the little amenities they put in that you wouldn’t normally find in a house of this size. They had just moved in and…
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Road Trip ~ Part I
While it has been a month since I took my trip to South Carolina, I have yet to post my photos from the trip as I promised. I thought I should break it up into different posts because there are quite a few photos I would like to share with you. When I planned the trip, I decided I wanted to take a road less traveled to the interstate. Well, actually the road is a four lane route and fairly well traveled, but it takes you through Suffolk, Franklin and Emporia. There are a few other smaller towns in between these that require you to slow down to 35 mph when…
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Outside My Window ~ 8.9.09
Outside My Window…is a beautiful, sunny morning in Catawba, South Carolina. There is a slight breeze, temps around 74F at 9:30 with about 68% humidity. This morning, I’m writing on my parents back porch….there are birds visiting the bird feeders and hummingbirds flying here and there. I am thinking…about how nice and relaxing this visit has been. I have thoroughly enjoyed these past few days……..peaceful, quiet….beautiful home and scenery…….and of course excellent company. I’m already mentally planning my next trip to see them. 🙂 I am thankful for…Papa and Nina living so much closer to us now…..and for what appears to be good traveling weather for our trip home…
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Greetings From Catawba, South Carolina
I woke early this morning so I could enjoy the beauty of a Catawba sunrise….as reddish orange as the clay that blankets the land. This is a beautiful location……serene and quiet. I’m relaxing on the spacious back porch of my father’s house. …….hummingbirds ……. and an American Goldfinch……. Morning coffee with the folks…….relaxing……..visiting……enjoying life right now.
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Catawba, South Carolina
I’m online this afternoon Googling Catawba, South Carolina for our upcoming trip. My father and step-mother have just moved to this area, and while I know it is relatively close to Charlotte, North Carolina…..and they have a new home to explore….that is about all I know about it. I have never spent much time in South Carolina…..generally driving through it to go somewhere else….so this will be a new experience for me. I have discovered the Catawba Indian Nation is in Catawba. Isn’t that convenient since their names are the same! 🙂 It is home to a group of Native American potters…..in fact one that has supposedly survived for…