Our Day In Pictures

It was a rainy day in paradise today in Southeast Georgia. Even as I "pen" these late night musings, it's still coming down. So, Steve and I hopped in Ye Ol' Jeep and went exploring.

Wanna come with? Here's our day in pictures. [click on photos to enlarge]

Altamaha Apiaries
Gardi, Wayne County, Georgia
Built circa 1900, this structure originally served the community as a post office and general store. I found this message posted at another blog: "The Altamaha Apiary [sic], in Gardi, was started by my wife's family around the turn of the century (circa 1903) ... it was sold and left the family. The building is currently owned by a close family friend." Signed "Co A". I don't know who the family was!

Look at all the old bee hives
stored behind the building.
I'll bet they were all once busy as little bees.

Altamaha Waterfowl Wildlife Management Area
Then we skeedaddled over to the coast, north of Brunswick, and drove around in the Altamaha WWMA. We saw several small birds but no waterfowl. I wonder if it was even too wet for them?!

No problem!!
I think I'll stay in the truck, thank you. I've had my lunch, don't want to risk feeding them too. :)

Champney Island Road

Opps! We drove off the map!

The Church Of The Good Shepard (Episcopal)
There's a lady buried in their front lawn. It's the only marked grave there. It states, "Deaconess Anna E. B. Alexander, Founder, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1894, Parochical School 1902, First Black Deaconess Ordained 1907, 18?? - 1947, Rest In Peace". There's a newer church building right next to the original.

Saint Cyprians Episcopal Church
There was another neat old black church in Darien (McIntosh county) just across the way. Crossing the Butler River north of Brunswick on into Darien. The Episcopals must have had a lot of missionaries in this area. The historical sign states the church was established in 1876.

Neat Old House
These two photos (above and below) were taken on Highway 99 leading out of Darien towards Ludowici.

Another interesting old house

Rain, rain, go away ...
Finally headed home down historical Hwy 57 towards Ludowici. Had to stop at the IGA to get a 'secret ingredient' for Steve's super venison meatballs.

Venison Meatballs
These are ABSOLUTELY HEAVENLY!!! Want the recipe? Maybe another post.

I'm too pooped to pop and too old to stroll after all this 'work'. [ha ha]

Hope y'all enjoyed the photos! (More here if interested)

Oh Deer!

Our feeder has been attracting some interesting nocturnal visitors. It's mostly been 'coons but we've had a few rabbits and possums.


"Maybe if I shake this thing
it'll give me more."
During the day the squirrels have a free feast too. The woodland floor is littered with the little shaky tailed critters. However, finally, a few nights ago, deer have been approaching the feeder.

Take a load at this nice looking 6 point.


"Did you get my good side?"
There is also a 4 point and several does with yearlings. Of course, this is all just in time for the end of hunting season. [sigh] Oh well. We both just enjoy looking at our woodland critters anyway.

I would like to construct a tower stand near the feeder just for viewing. It could also double as our observation post for our amateur astronomy. Many of our neighbors have made it a point not to add to already too much light pollution in our country, so, our area stays wonderfully dark.

I sure appreciate living here.

The Thermometer Says Winter But It's Dog Days Around Here

Sam is having such terrible skin and coat problems. He can no longer be sent to the groomers for this reason. After a grooming, it would sometimes take me a week to get his skin to look normal. He would turn beet red and just about scratch himself silly. The Vet suggested "Universal Medicated Shampoo" that he must be bathed in religiously. Plus he's on daily oral medication called "Catalyst" (soft chewables). All this seems to be working. At least I know how to groom miniature schnauzers but I had quit when my neck was in such bad shape. Fortunately, I no longer suffer from neck pain! So, using the nice new grooming table and area hubby made for me, I've been caring for the little guy myself. I'm afraid to clip any further back than his head, though, so now this is what Sam looks like.

Doesn't he look like a rat?
I've nicknamed him "Rat Boy". All he needs is a long hairless tail. Ewwww!

She needs a mirror so she can see
what a little bad dawg looks like?!
Maxie is still doing well. Except for the incident with the kidney stones, she's the healthiest little dog I've ever had. The kidney stones were caused by buying cheap Wal-Mart dog food. I'll never do that again!

Lucy
Lucy is enjoying the sub-zero Antartic (just kidding) weather of late. It has been so cold here, I'm weary of barren trees and cold weather. I am so ready for this winter to be over. Anyway, I caught her laying on the leaward side of the big cedar tree in the sunshine. It was about 38 degrees and she was just a-soakin' up Ye 'Ol Sun. She's probably waiting for some hapless squirrel to come along. Such a funny dog. Our doggies have a pet door, with access to our fenced in and gated property, so, they can come and go as they please. Lately I've learned that she's spending most of the night outside too! She must be chasing rabbits again. I just hope she doesn't bring me a "gift" (dead animal) like she has done in the past.

Ick.

Shhhh ... Secret Project
And, we have a Secret Project in the works. No, you have to wait to hear about it! The project is scheduled to start Monday. Wanna take a guess what it is? Dollars to donuts you'll never figure it out. [giggle]

A Shoutout ~ Please Welcome The Reluctant Patriot

I have decided to start another blog titled The Reluctant Patriot that is dedicated to keeping our American Judeo-Christian ideals and culture alive. As I've told many of my friends already, this blog (My Thoughts Exactly) will be my "foo foo fluffy" blog and mostly deal with my life in 'wiregrass' Georgia.

Why the title "Reluctant Patriot"? Because, for the most part, I'm really not very political at all. I would much rather be riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, knitting booties, attending a real tea party or some other non-taxing event. You get the picture. Things that don't strain my blonde brain. But, thanks to REAL taxes and intrusion on our personal freedoms, many of us have been forced into fighting a war to protect these rights and God given freedoms. So, at The Reluctant Patriot I will report on almost strictly politics. No PC talk there (or here either)!

Well, I hope you'll join me!? And as my ancestors in the First American Revolution said, 'Victoria vel nex' (Victory Or Death)!

Thank you dear ones. Your wanting to read any of my blogs is so very appreciated. God bless! :)

International Motorcycle Show, Greenville, SC

We have returned from our annual trip to the International Motorcycle Show. This is the second year it's been held in the lovely town of Greenville, South Carolina. Boy, was it cold this weekend! It's still cold out. Obviously, there were no demo rides at this event. That was a bit of a disappointment.

Ducati Multistrada 1200
Hubby thinks he was born to ride the Multristrada. I told him may have been born to ride one but he wasn't born to buy one. The Multristrada's price is $14,995 MSRP, adding the optional ABS systems will raise the cost to $16,495.

You again?!
Ducati is so classy. They were handing out free expresso for all event attendees. "Hey Sweetie, ya sure you just don't like lookin' at the pretty Ducati models??" [giggle] He kept going back for more coffee and I caught him in the act.

Triumph Bonneville T100
Now I was born to ride the Bonneville ... and it has to be in green and cream. I have yet to ride one though. We are going to try and attend the event in Daytona Beach, Florida this coming March. I'll probably regret riding the Bonneville because then I'll have to buy one. [sigh] The MSRP on the 2010 Bonneville is $8,799. Not bad. Wish we didn't have to replace the roof on the house ... maybe it can go another 3 or so years? Nahhh ....

Scooter
Hey, Pappy, they even had a cop motorcycle if you should chose to return to active duty! I would suggest keeping it under 30 mph, though. [lol] This one was used at a mental hospital. Hmmm ....



Well, I'm still weary from the journey. That's enough for now. Thanks for stopping by! I hope y'all have a great day!

There Are More Photos To Enjoy Here

Another Piece Of The Puzzle: Rowe's Carbon Footprint

One of my favorite things is when the new Forbes Magazine arrives. I really recommend a subscription to the magazine for anyone wanting to keep up with Who Owns What And How Are "They" Going To Screw Us Next.

I worked for many years for Fortune 500 companies and many small businesses. I always "knew" that the Big Guys at the top where either evil or incompetent (sometimes both are true). I enjoyed my job, though, in spite of the ineptness at the top. I always gave 100% with a cheerful attitude and was thankful for a paycheck. That said, since I have started reading Forbes and watching Fox News, I now have had many of my fears confirmed about how bad these people really are! There’s so much dirt on these people you could grow potatoes on their souls.

Case in point.

An article in this week's Forbes titled "The Carbon Windfall" by Jonathan Fahey (Jan. 18, 2010, pages 70-74) makes yet another connection between a big business, Comrade Zero, and our pocketbooks.

John W. Rowe [friend, buddy, co-whore of Comrade Zero], 64, is the chairman and chief executive officer of Exelon Corporation, a utility holding company headquartered in Chicago ... oh. Chicago, yet again. [gulp] Another evil entity out of the Windy City.

You can see where this is leading, I guess.

Exelon Corporation is one of the big noises behind, wait for it, Cap And Trade! [ding, ding, ding] They are perched on the precipice to make literally BILLIONS if this bill is passed. Billions of OUR money, I must add (as if I had to). We’ll lose all our freedoms and money, while they laugh all the way to the bank.

Just sharing the wealth ... of knowledge.

Add One More To Zero's Freak Show

I wonder if Comrade Zero used to actually work for the Circus? With all his boring, meaninless speeches he would make a good Circus Barker.

There’s another freak to add to Comrade Zero’s Rouge Gallery: Amanda Simpson. This new misanthrope is suppose to be our new Senior Technical Advisor to the Commerce Department. The fellow was a former test pilot at Raytheon Missile Systems for 20 years. I wonder what his real name is.

This should appease the extreme radical left. If those types can be appeased.

As Atlas Shrugs so aptly said in her article “Does Obama know anyone who isn't wacky, radical, militant, judeophobic, socialist, marxist, pedophilic?” I say “No.” It’s because Zero IS himself wacky, radical, militant, judeophobic, socialist, marxist, pedophilic. ... just to name a few. As my father would have said, you are your friends. Even someone who does not participate in said activities, if they sympathize with them, they are one.

Like shining a light on a nest of filthy cockroaches, I do pray that our blogs and tea parties are making a difference on the scum in our government. It's going to take awhile to clean out the Stables once this bunch are eradicated. The more we shine the light of Truth, the more Comrade Zero and minions scurry for the dark corners of their souls. Next election, we need to squash all these 'bugs' under our feet and flush them down the porcelain throne.

Read More:
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President Obama Names Transgender Appointee to Commerce Department

Happy New Year Y'all

Happy New Year folks!

I don't make New Year's Resolutions but if y'all do, I hope that yours can be fulfilled.

2010 is the Year Of The Tiger in the Chinese calendar. Does that mean we'll have to keep hearing about Tiger Woods?! [latest Mistress count here] Geez. Don't ya feel like saying "enough already"? [grin] I know, I know ... it's news. But is anybody else as tired of hearing about his escapades as I am? I never watch televised golf but I know it's very popular but I guess not as popular as watching someone's life flush down the toilet. It's only natural to want to gawk. But it's such a tragedy all around for his family. I feel especially sorry for his kids. They're gonna have to live with how skuzzy their dad was for the rest of their lives. Sad. Children always suffer for the sins of the father (or mother), don't they?!

I predict that 2010 is going to be another busy year, both personally and also politically.

The much anticipated Federal Census will be coming around in April. Here in the country, ours has always arrived through the mail. I'll have my list of questions for the Obamanation ready. [wink] We'll see how this pans out.

Congressional elections are in 2010. Hopefully, this year we'll replace *ALL* of the House. Top to bottom. I do pray that there will be a resurgence of citizens wanting to turn back to the Constitution. The Republicans have been weak kneed and the Demoncrats have been ... well, evil. Time to move on with new leadership, don't you think?

First planned vacation on our agenda is the much anticipated International Motorcycle Show in Greenville, SC. WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS (can you tell??). We both live, eat, breathe motorcycles. Pictures and much whining for a new model to follow. [giggle]

Next we're planning a nice long journey to south Texas in February. The main reason for the trip is to go migratory birdwatching at Padre Island National Seashore. We LOVE to bird watch! While there, we will be visiting with what have become some of our most treasured friends the Price's. Even though we've only known one another for a little while, it's seems like we've been freinds for years. [Pappy's Place] [Carey's Corner] They are such warm hearted, right thinking, fun loving people! We're really excited about this trip.

After that, the rest of the year is up for grabs. I would still like to travel to Maine soon to visit with another one of our new friends Kirk Rogers. We met Kirk on a bird watching expedition one winter in Savannah. He takes the most spectacular photos! That's one of his photos at the top of my blog which was taken from my front porch. Pretty, isn't it? But a trip to the nether regions will have to wait until warmer weather. I'm told they only have two seasons in New England: Winter and June, so, maybe we'll go in June!

Oh, and I may take a brief sabbatical from blogging. We'll see how the news progresses. I just need to recharge my battery's with a little down time.

So, what's on y'alls plates this year? Any interesting trips or special events?

Well, I'm sending prayers that only good things happen to all my blogging buddies. Keep the faith and stay vigilant!

Senator Baucus Drunk On Senate Floor

Even though I've been incommunicado through Christmas, I heard about the Senate passing the ObamaSnare back to the House. I didn't cry. I'm not going to give the evil that satisfaction. I hope every last one of these people crash and burn. Next election, We The People who care about the country and personal freedom, must clean House ... and the Senate too, for that matter.

Watch this video of Sen. Buttkiss (D-Montana) The Womanizer DRUNK on the Senate floor!! Baucus couldn't have passed a breathalyzer test for sure. Montana, you're better than this. You have a lovely State with decent citizens living there. Please fire the jerk next election!


(H/T Pappy's Place)

This has nothing to do with "health care" and everything to do with a power grab. It is so outrageous!

The state of our country reminds me of the Holy Scripture:

"But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation." King James Bible (Deuteronomy 32:15)

"The Rock", of course, is Jesus Christ our Lord. We stopped teaching His word to young ones and now they have no foundation to hold onto. We've allowed technology to replace faith in the one true living God.

Well, I just hope it's not too late to save the country. It's probably not the end of times but it most certainly will be the end of us as a nation if something doesn't CHANGE. I worry about my 5 year old niece and what her life will be like. May God have mercy on us for being lax in teaching His Word.

Stay Vigilant Dear Ones!

The Story of the Christ Child

The Story of the Christ Child and Christmas

When Rome was a great Empire ruled by Caesar Augustus and Israel was governed by King Herod, in the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his wife. Mary told Joseph of a dream in which she was visited by an angel who told her she had been chosen to bear the Son of God and his name was to be Jesus ... [read more here]

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I pray that all within the sound of my blog will decide wholeheartedly to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. It is only through His innocent shed blood that covers our sins and saves us eternally from the wrath to come ... nothing else. Choose salvation before it is too late my friend! The time is now because that all we have is 'now'. This very second, this very breath. The next breath may not come. Yesterday is a memory and Tomorrow doesn't exist yet. For some people Tomorrow may never get here. Death is always stalking our mortal being. Most of us never know when we'll die. To Him, our life and our soul is precious. Please accept Him now and live with us in Heaven, forgiven, forever. Remember, you are loved and wanted. Nobody will be turned away who wants to believe.

To believe in Him, these are the following truths:
* That Jesus Christ was born of a virgin birth. He is Son of God and Son of man (less the sin) ...
* That this same Jesus who is without sin died for OUR sins on the cross and rose again on the 3rd day ...
* That Christ now sits by the right hand of God the Father making intercession for us ...
* That we are "Saved by grace, not by works" ...

All these truths will bring true peace, a contentment and a happiness that nothing worldly could ever give.

A believer can never lose one's salvation. Never. We can not EARN our salvation nor can we LOSE it and no person or organization can take it from us! My experience has been that life is frought with imperfection. In fact, life is down-right messy and many times depressing and scary. He offers salvation to all mankind through the shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. GOD the Father loves us, no matter what has been done in the past. Give your heart to Him and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. All He wants from all of us is Love. That's His promise and God NEVER lies.

So dear reader, trust in Him, the one true right God, Jesus Christ our Saviour. Salvation can be yours today and no one can take it from you. And always remember to do the right thing, because good does prevail. God can fix all manner of problems in our lives if we just give Him a chance. He loves you right now.

Remember, Wise Men still seek Him. :)

Have a blessed and safe holiday season dear ones!

Better Get Your Ducks In A Row

Sad news. This morning I received a message from "Georgia Conservatives in Action" at FaceBook.

Subject: Health Care Bill Clears Crucial procedural Vote in Senate, 60 to 40

Health-care bill clears crucial procedural vote in Senate, 60 to 40.

The Senate cleared a crucial procedural hurdle to bring its health-care bill to the brink of final passage by Christmas Eve. The partisan vote of 60 to 40 shut down a Republican filibuster of the $871 billion package and followed days of tough negotiations with Democratic holdouts.

The Senate voted to shut down the debate. Next, they vote on the bill itself. We're slowly being sold down the river by the very people who should be representing us. The morally bankrupt are leading the way to more tyranny.

So those of us who believe in freedom and don't wish to live under Communism with the soulless empty suit President Zero, need to get our ducks in a row this Christmas. Visit with loved ones. Stock pile what's needed. Get ready to go to battle. It's getting closer and, like a freight train with no one at the controls, I can't see any way to stop it.

May God have mercy and bless our endeavors to protect our Republic.

Hurry! While Supplies Last.

"Avatar" Just Another Anti-American Movie

Avatar
Another 'save your money and buy a DVD' moment. Apparently, the new Avatar movie is not worth blowing one's hard earned American money on.

(Avatar is) over-hyped (un)believable tripe that spews political messages that 70% of America doesn't believe in.

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... Debbie Schlussel, (hattip Saberpoint), thinks that "Avatar" stinks to high heaven. Long, boring, unoriginal. And oh-yah uber-left too.

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Smurf-like natives made to look like overgrown American Indians, complete with warpaint, mohawks, and long ponytails (that have computer-like USB cable tendrils in them, which can communicate with nature–ludicrous). Does that sound like earth-shattering stuff to you? They looked like Jar Jar Binks with arrowheads.

So, my advice is don't waste your money or your brain on more Hollywood sewage. Stay home and watch a nice old movie or a REAL nature show. You'll be richer in spirit and in the pocket. $$

Source: Skip Avatar This Weekend, Stay Home And Watch Seven Brides For Seven Brothers by Left Coast Rebel

Funny Friday ~ Global Warming

Source: Mike Lester

A Call To Arms: Our Second Revolution Against Tyranny

I have many ancestors who fought in the 1st American Revolution for independence. Being an avid genealogist, I've taken the time to study many of the reasons why our brave ancestors fought the tyranny from across the big pond.

After watching the news again today, I believe it's time for those of us who know that the US Constitution is an UNFLAWED document and worthy of obedience, that we threaten disobedience to the current Federal government. It's time to DEFUND and DISOBEY any and all unconstitutional laws.

I hope y'all don't think I go around looking for things to protest because I don't. I have always obeyed the law as best I could but more than anything I enjoy being left alone. ObamaCare, Cap & Trade, the EPA, etc. is Fascism trying to take over all our lives. I am ready to draw a line in the sand and stand my ground. I pray other TeaPartiers will join me in this quiet, gentle civil disobedience.

There is a persuasive article by Atlas Shrugs today dealing with our dire situation:

The Second American Revolution: Defund and Disobey the Fascists

Pamela Geller expresses My Thoughts Exactly. :)

Shout Out: Pappy's Place Article

Just a short diddy today.

Y'all gotta read this today over a Pappy's Place titled "Quit Treading On Me". It's my thoughts exactly!! If you're not one of his 'followers' already, please consider doing so. This is just one of many thought provoking articles he's written. Pappy is a true Patriot.

Enjoy! :)

Three Things: Mostly Healthcare Debate

This evening, I just received a notification from my local Representative, Jack Kingston (R-GA):

Confirmed: Both House, Senate Democratic Bills Increase Health Care Costs
December 14th, 2009 by Legislative Staff

Last Friday, the Obama Administration dropped a bombshell - admitting in a memo that the Senate's government takeover of health care would increase the cost of health care. This is just the latest report which confirms that both the House and Senate health care bills don't bend the cost curve down as the President and his Democratic allies in Congress have repeatedly claimed.

Richard S. Foster, the chief actuary of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said Friday that under Mr. Reid's bill national health spending from 2010 to 2019 would total $35.5 trillion. That is $234 billion, or 0.7 percent, more than the amount projected under current law, he added¦ Republicans said Mr. Foster's report confirmed what they had been saying for months.

The Obama Administration has already admitted that the House health care bill will increase health care costs. In an October memo from the Obama Administration's Chief Actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Richard Foster, estimated that Total national health expenditures under [H.R. 3200] would increase by an estimated 2.7 percent in calendar year 2019. Over the next 10 years, CMS predicts overall national health expenditures will jump by 2.1 percent, or $750.3 billion. And the independent, non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) agreed with the CMS analysis, as the Washington Post noted recently: the House bill, the CBO said, would push federal spending higher.

So what do the Democrats' health care bills actually accomplish? The following chart makes it plain: the Democrats are aiming for a government takeover of health care, and both the House and Senate bills would accomplish that goal.

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And, I received the following information from Georgia Conservatives In Action.

This bogus 'health care' bill, if it passes and if it still has the Public Option, will cost married couples unbelievable amounts of money in premiums.

Marriage Penalty Hidden in Health Care Reform.

For instance, in the House version, an unmarried couple each making $30,000 a year would pay $1,320 combined each year for private health insurance. If that couple chose to marry, their premium would jump to $12,000 a year, a difference of $10,680.

I can't afford THAT!! Who can? I guess they'll just have to arrest me for not having insurance which I already have from retirement. Gosh, what a mess!!!

(NOTE 9:32PM: Atlas Shrugs claims that the Public Option and Medicare Buy-In are dead. Let's hope and pray that everything else is soon DEAD too!)

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And, finally DeMint warns of 'emergency rally'

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) is putting Capitol Hill on a "Code Red" alert Tuesday in an effort to stop the Senate's health care reform legislation.

I think he's calling for a march on Capital Hill tomorrow! Works for me. I say we need a real old-fashioned revolt.

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In closing:

These heinous legislations have crawled up from the pits of hell and are spewing out of the mouth of the Obama-Pelosi-Reid monster. Throw in Cap & Trade, the EPA's power hungry grab, etc. and we are headed for a real show-down. I pray that none of these unconstitutional bills pass. It will wreck havoc on our already fragile economy and possibly cause another Civil War.