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Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By Tom No Comments on Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6
Geocaching and Maps, History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

We only have two more sessions left in our Lost Communities course, and I have been remiss in posting the information for the last several sessions. In these past sessions we’ve traveled along the Broad River, looked at what’s under the state’s lakes, examined some railroad towns, and explored some Native American sites. Session 4 … Read More “Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6” »

Exploring the Broad River with Scott Withrow

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 By Tom No Comments on Exploring the Broad River with Scott Withrow
History and Genealogy, Local, Photography, Rambling

During our Lost Communities course for OLLI someone said that they wanted to got with Scott Withrow, my co-teacher, and me on one of our adventures. We confessed that we had never actually gone on an adventure together, but independently had been exploring many of the same areas. We decided that it was time for that to change. We had both wanted to explore the Broad River area for the following class, so we decided to do that together.

Buried in the Tall Pines

Posted on March 1, 2019March 2, 2019 By Tom 17 Comments on Buried in the Tall Pines
Geocaching and Maps, History and Genealogy, Local, Photography, Rambling

Last week it was announced that a new preserve has been established under control of SC Department of Natural Resources. The new public space, called the Tall Pines Wildlife Management Area, will be open to hunting, fishing, and hiking. Located in Northern Greenville County along the banks of of the South Saluda River, the property … Read More “Buried in the Tall Pines” »

Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part Two, The Search

Posted on January 24, 2019February 2, 2019 By Tom 3 Comments on Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part Two, The Search
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

I had done the research. I’d read the book. I was ready to head out and find the angels sold by William Oliver Wolfe’s monument shop in Asheville, made famous by his son, Thomas Wolfe, in his novel Look Homeward Angel. Joining me would be fellow explorer Alan Russell.

Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part One, Setting the Stage

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 By Tom No Comments on Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part One, Setting the Stage
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

Look homeward Angel now, and melt with ruth.
And, O ye Dolphins, waft the hapless youth.

Pearson Falls and Poinsett Bridge

Posted on November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 By Tom 1 Comment on Pearson Falls and Poinsett Bridge
Local, Photography, Rambling

We’ve had some absolutely beautiful days over the last few weeks, and it’s been tempting to just abandon everything at the house and head out with a camera. I was able to do that a couple of times. These were places I’d visited many, many times, but I got a few good photos on separate trips to Pearson Falls and Poinsett Bridge to share.

Halloween at the Pickens Flea Market

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 By Tom 1 Comment on Halloween at the Pickens Flea Market
Local, Music, Photography, Rambling

It had been awhile since I’d visited the Pickens Flea Market. I had visited once since returning from the west coast, and at that time I didn’t play with the musicians circle. I figured Halloween would be as good a day as any to pay another visit, and this time I was loaded with guitar, banjo, melodica, and tin whistles.

A Visit to the Anderson Jockey Lot

Posted on October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 By Tom No Comments on A Visit to the Anderson Jockey Lot
Local, Rambling

When I was in middle school (or Junior High, as they called it back then), occasionally one of my classmates would show up with some cool contraband object that they would show off at recess. It might be a toy, a knife, or some thing they weren’t supposed to have at school. When asked where they got it, the answer was invariably the Anderson Jockey Lot.

Renno Revisited

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Tom 3 Comments on Renno Revisited
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling, Uncategorized

When you’ve lived in an area as long as I have you can’t help but find yourself exploring places that you’ve been previously. Expect the term “Revisited” to start popping up more frequently in blog post titles. This was the case for a recent photo trek with fellow explorer Mark Elbrecht as we wandered over lower Laurens County. We both wanted to see what was left, if anything, of the old ghost town of Renno.

Cultural Re-Acclimation at Pickens Flea Market

Posted on August 9, 2018 By Tom 6 Comments on Cultural Re-Acclimation at Pickens Flea Market
Local, Music, Rambling

Pickens Flea Market-1

I’d only been away a year and I grew up here, but I was still suffering from culture shock. I’d gotten used to certain things in the Pacific Northwest and found some things (mostly behaviors) either odd or downright irritating. I decided what I needed was a full cultural immersion, so on Wednesday morning I headed to the Pickens Flea Market.

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