Back to Canterbury

Our trip back to Canterbury was not an easy one. We arrived at Bradley at 11:45 on a flight that was supposed to arrive at 8:30!!! Our flight out of Atlanta was delayed because our plane came in late and then we spent 2 hours on the Tarmac due to weather in Atlanta. Finally got to bed around 2:00 am!!!
Very busy week getting things done after being away so long.
The highlight of the week was going wine tasting on Saturday with our friends from Beacon. Met the Benson's and the Lawlor's at Saltwater Farm Winery in Stonington where we did a wine tasting and caught up. From there it was off to Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington for a few more bottles of wine and some cheese and crackers.




















Dinner was at the Daniel Packer Inn in Mystic where we met Pam Alarie alias Mrs Tom Brady and her mom Lucille. We all had a great meal and a lot of laughs.




It was really great connecting with everyone and we are looking forward to Lobsta Fest at the Benson's in August!!
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Our Trip to Georgia

On Monday, July 2nd we flew up to Georgia to spend a week with my brother, Don and my father who has been staying with Don since April. Don lives in Morganton which is about 100 miles north of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge mountains. The "cabins" on the mountain are connected by a network of dirt roads that are better navigated by 4 wheel drive vehicles but ATV's are the vehicle of choice when going from cabin to cabin visiting with friends.
Don's cabin below.



Our ATV



On Monday night we had a delicious dinner prepared by Lorraine and Sherrie at Lorraine's cabin. Great meal and conversation catching up after not seeing each other for awhile.



On Tuesday it was off to Tallulah Falls and a hiking trip down the gorge where we saw some spectacular waterfalls and a suspension bridge that crossed the gorge. Donna, Don and Cliff made the trip down which was easy but the 300 steps for the trip back up was not!!!!








Daniel and Sherrie had a fourth of July barbecue for friends on the mountain. Daniels specialty of smoked barbecued ribs and chicken was delicious and everybody contributed something for the meal. (there is never a shortage of food when everyone gets together- southern hospitality at its finest!
On Thursday Don, Bill, Donna, Sherrie,Lorraine and Cliff took a ride to Hiawasee for lunch at Michaelee's followed by wine tasting at Crane winery.


We also stopped at Alexander's, a store that reminds me of an old 5 & 10 store which has "everything under the sun".
On Friday we took Don's boat onto Lake Nottely. We took a leisurely ride around the lake and viewed some of the beautiful homes.


We then met Lorraine and Daniel for lunch at the pizza place nearby and had dinner at Don's cabin that evening.
On Saturday we all drove down scenic route 60 to Frogtown winery in Dahlongea where Sherrie's daughter had her wedding. There we did a wine tasting then headed into town for lunch at the Porter House.



On Sunday we went into the town of Blue Ridge for breakfast at the Beanery. We shopped at the local boutique shops in town before going to the local community theater to see the play Greater Tuna. It was hilarious and all the characters in the play were performed by two actors. It was quite entertaining!
The week flew by for us and it was so great to see Dad and to spend time with Don and all of his wonderful friends that are like one big happy family. They were warm and welcoming and always kept us well fed and "hydrated". Looking forward to a return trip!
Back to Canterbury for a week then off to Colorado to visit with Michelle, Brian and Ellie and celebrate Michelle's 30th birthday.

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