Friday we "messed around" in Greenville SC, window shopping, drinking coffee in Barnes & Noble, and the like. Late afternoon, we hooked up with Steve, met Parker, their 8-yr-old son (Dorothy and daughter Bailey were at a swim meet). Steve gave us the downtown tour, and then he fixed us a great steak dinner at home. We stayed up and talked into the wee hours and had a very enjoyable time. Good for Jimmy to meet up with old friends and nice for me to meet his friends! Saturday morn we bid them adieu and pulled out, on our way south to Tallahassee, which was basically an all-day drive. Arrived at Tom and Diane's 5ish, then went out to eat Mexican food. Watched Game 3 of the World Series - mostly stayed awake. (well....) Glad to be here!
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Showing posts with label US - South Carolina. Show all posts
20071025
Week Nine - Thurs, Oct 25
We had a slow start, but that's all right. Jimmy made a phone call to 
his friend Troy at St Marks Powder (who used to live in Greenville) and he suggested a hike at Jones Gap State Park in northern SC. Wow - he was right! It was one of the best hikes we've been on. The damp, leaf-strewn Jones Gap trail follows the tumultuous Middle Saluda River, as it gushes down the mountains, sliding over boulders the size of Mac trucks, and including several striking waterfalls. We stopped to examine one of the pools and discovered both a nice-sized crawfish and a salamander in the chilly water. The air temp was in the mid-70's - perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Lovely day.
his friend Troy at St Marks Powder (who used to live in Greenville) and he suggested a hike at Jones Gap State Park in northern SC. Wow - he was right! It was one of the best hikes we've been on. The damp, leaf-strewn Jones Gap trail follows the tumultuous Middle Saluda River, as it gushes down the mountains, sliding over boulders the size of Mac trucks, and including several striking waterfalls. We stopped to examine one of the pools and discovered both a nice-sized crawfish and a salamander in the chilly water. The air temp was in the mid-70's - perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Lovely day.
20071024
Week Nine, Tues/Wed, Oct 23/24
Weather iffy, showers, rain and/or thunderstorms... left Staunton for the Galax VA area so we could be close to New River bike trail and a ride if weather permitted. Drove some by interstate and more on the Blue Ridge Pkwy - but, we ended up driving in pea soup fog on the pkwy, with very poor visibility. Finally able to get off the pkwy at Fancy Gap and into a CG, still stuck in fog and rain. On Wed we left (in soupy fog) for Greenville SC as there's no break in the weather... and no bike ride on the trail. Oh well. On/off rain thru NC and into SC, and rain showers continue. Jimmy has friends in Greenville, and we hope to see them. And watch the first game of the World Series. Found a Whole Foods store in Greenville and spent a bushel basketful of time - and a bit of cash - there (every bit as good as Disneyland)!
How about the wasp nest near the water wheel of the old Mabry mill....
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