Passing thro Georgia

Our first night out after leaving the WIT Rally in Lebanon, TN, was spent at the Navy recreation area on Lake Allatoona in northern GA.

Located only 30 miles north of Atlanta, Ga. Lake Allatoona, the serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a respite from the rush of city living. It is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. More than six million visitors each year

During our stay in Cordele, GA we went hunting for pecans and found a great fruit and vegetable stand..."Little Farmer's Market" in Leslie, GA.

The clerk was very knowledgeable and a helped us decide which of the many types of pecans to get. We choose "Pawnee", which has bigger nuts and seemed sweeter.

 

 

WIT Rally Nightly Entertainment

"David Turner and Friends" entertained rally attendees opening day. David lives in Alexandria, TN and his love of ventriloquism has spanned over 40 years. David introduced us to his delightful friends with jokes and songs. 

 

 

"Debi and the DooWops"
We sang along with hits from the 50's and 60's...great fun!

 
Ted with Trisha Yearwood??? No, Corrie Wells, impersonator.

WIT TN State Rally Lebanon, TN

The 2013 TN State Rally held in Lebanon, which is just east of Nashville, a great central location with lots of sightseeing opportunities....Music  City, Vineyards, Nissan Plant, The Hermitage etc....

 

Rally included lots of fellowship, meals, RV/Educational Seminars, door prizes, vendors and games....

 

Fiddlers Grove Historical Village is located on the grounds of the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, Tennessee.  It is the mission of Fiddlers Grove to preserve the history of the citizens of Wilson County, Tennessee by preserving buildings, artifacts, oral and written histories
 

 

 

 

Banner Elk, NC Vacation

Colby and Joe(new Mom and Dad to be) stopped in Kingsport on their way up to Banner Elk for a weeks vacation. Baby Baker is due on tax day 2014.

Colby and Joe enjoying the 2013 Avery County Woolly Worm Festival. In some parts of the world, it is believed that the severity of the winter can be predicted by the intensity of the black on the Isabella tiger moth’s larvae (caterpillar). In the American Northeast, it is believed that if the woolly worm has more brown on its body than black, it will be a fair winter. If the woolly worm has more black than brown, the winter will be harsh
 

Visitors to Grand Father Mountain drive their own vehicles to an elevation of one mile above sea level, where they enjoy inspirational vistas stretching out for miles in every direction
 

 

 

The Mile High Swinging Bridge is located next to the summit parking area. The 228-foot steel structure is America’s highest suspension footbridge.

View of Sugar Top condo building from Grand Father Mountain....

Joe enjoying the scenery............

Blackthorn Club at the Ridges, "Boys Day Out"!

A beautiful day in east Tennessee for golfing at the Blackthorne Club located in Jonesborough, TN.

Ted with his golf buddies Harry, Frank and Hal in front of the club house.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Frank,  for a wonderful day!

Dollywood Day Out

 

Kari and her friends spent a fun day at Dollywood  in Pigeon Forge, TN, near Great Smoke Mountian NP.
A trip to Dollywood while in Pigeon Forge, TN is a must! This great attraction has been recognized as one of the world's best theme parks, offering thrilling rides, award-winning live shows, delicious restaurants, seasonal festivals and much more.
    

Lunch at Molcajetes Mexican Grill

 

Kari was in town to go through her room and edit all her treasures(clean out and donate). We all took a  break to enjoy lunch at our favorite Mexican eatery Molcajetes on W Stone Drive in Kingsport 

Sights and Sounds At The Erwin, TN Apple Festival in Unicoi County

36th Annual Unicoi County Apple Festival- Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5, 2013 - The Unicoi County Apple Festival drew an estimated 110,000 festival attendees.  The annual event features more than 350 food and craft vendors, three entertainment stages, a large children's area, and numerous contests and tournaments.

During Colby and Joe's visit we spent an enjoyable afternoon in Erwin, TN at their annual Apple Festival. Erwin is a small east TN community located along the Nolichucky River with the Appalachian Trail passing nearby.