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The Oconee Bale Trail

Posted on October 20, 2008 By Tom 4 Comments on The Oconee Bale Trail
Local, Photography, Travel

Bales of Hay 2 HDR

Laura had a quick business trip to Chicago, so Glynda and I decided to get out and see the countryside. I had spotted an advertisement for the Oconee Bale Trail, a series of decorated hay bales through that county, and it looked like as good an excuse as anything to get out and about.

Glynda hadn’t been with my on one of my photo rambles before. As with most of my family, she loves photography, too. She has also inherited our parents love of exploring backroads. While growing up, instead of calling her by her name Glynda Jo, my father called her “Glynda Go.” She had just finished her last day at the Boys Home of the South on Friday, so this was going to be a celebratory get-away.

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Folly Beach and Back

Posted on August 17, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Folly Beach and Back
Travel

Another breakfast at the Lake House, and it was time to pack up and leave Middleton Inn. Since we were this close, Laura wanted take a look at the ocean at least once, so we headed to Folly Beach. Folly is one of Laura’s favorite South Carolina beaches. It tends to be quiet, and it’s … Read More “Folly Beach and Back” »

Paddling the Ashley River

Posted on August 17, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Paddling the Ashley River
Paddling, Travel

Laura’s goal for the day was to sit by the pool and read. While that would suit me for awhile, I was up for a bit more adventure. I changed into paddling gear and went to find one of the rental kayaks available from the inn. The boat I rented was a Perception Acadia tandem, … Read More “Paddling the Ashley River” »

Middleton Place

Posted on August 17, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Middleton Place
Travel

We got up early enough for breakfast at the Lake House on the grounds. It was a bit odd. There was no one to greet or seat us. We just wandered in and helped ourselves to a very nice full breakfast. I guess they figured that anyone who was there belonged there. After breakfast we … Read More “Middleton Place” »

Middleton Inn

Posted on August 17, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Middleton Inn
Travel

Laura said she really needed a weekend away before school got ramped up. Her only requirements were (1) that it had a decent outdoor pool and (2) that it be in a town where where we hardly know anyone. My suggestion of the Newberry YMCA didn’t go over very well. We went online and searched … Read More “Middleton Inn” »

Blackwater on the Edisto

Posted on July 13, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on Blackwater on the Edisto
Paddling, Photography, Travel

After a fitful night of sleep I got up early and headed to our rendevous point – Mars Old Field Landing on the Edisto River. Our plan was to rendezvous at the put-in at 8:00 and paddle down to Givhan’s Ferry, about a 7 mile trip. We had originally planned to paddle from Colleton State … Read More “Blackwater on the Edisto” »

Skynyrd’s

Posted on July 11, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Skynyrd’s
Restaurants, Travel

There’s not much to do in St. George at 7:30 on a Friday Night. Being one of the largest towns in Dorchester County doesn’t really help. After finding a place to stay, I went in search of food. My choices seemed to be either fast food, Italian, or Grady’s Country Cafe. Then there was Skynyrd’s. … Read More “Skynyrd’s” »

Fourth Weekend Photo Ramble

Posted on July 8, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on Fourth Weekend Photo Ramble
Photography, Travel

Since July 4th was on a Friday and we were already off on Fridays, our office also took off Monday. We came back from the wedding fairly quickly Sunday morning since Laura was having problems with sinuses, and I hadn’t gotten the chance to explore the area as much as I would have liked. Therefore, … Read More “Fourth Weekend Photo Ramble” »

Father’s Day Rambles

Posted on June 15, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on Father’s Day Rambles
Local, Photography, Travel

This was my first week of four long days of work and Fridays off. This particular Friday I decided to get a jump start on the Father’s Day weekend and run down to see my father. One thing I inherited from my dad is a love of rambling. Our family has some legendary tales of … Read More “Father’s Day Rambles” »

California Images Online

Posted on June 9, 2008 By Tom No Comments on California Images Online
Photography, Travel

One of the cardinal rules for uploading images to Flickr is that if you want your photos noticed, only upload one or two at a time. If I were to do that with all the photos I took last week in California, it would take me forever to get it done. So, I uploaded about … Read More “California Images Online” »

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