Snow in The Mountains

Posted by AR on March 2nd, 2010 filed in Fall and Winter in the Mountains
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I just sent this photo to the editor of the local newspaper. Every once in a while, he runs my photos in the newspaper. I’m convinced this fulfills the “Jan Karon” side of my life. Years ago, small town editor began running portions of her first book (that she could not sell). The guy would pay her fifty bucks each week for her short newspaper column. That’s the way she got her start—writing for the love of it and very little money. Soon, people where buying newspapers just to find out what her lead character Father Tim would do next.

Of course, that was so long ago and . . . . well, let’s just say that she makes a lot more money than that now.

I love This Dog!

Posted by AR on March 2nd, 2010 filed in Paw Prints
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I’m crazy about this dog. I love her eyes; they’re so like I want to be—calm and sure. And yes, it is still snowing at  For•rest Cottage. In fact, a short while after this photo was taken, I looked out the window and realized the entire driveway was covered in snow. More photos to come . . . .

Taken From Above

Posted by AR on March 1st, 2010 filed in Fall and Winter in the Mountains, Hiking Through Northeast Georgia, Waterfalls in North Georgia
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Chip poses for the camera these days; Cocoa doesn’t. Here she is looking away from my camera, but a friend captured all of us from above this past Sunday during a visit to Duke Creek Falls. It’s a place where two creeks come together. Notice the streams in this photo as they merge into one. This is a great place to visit because it is located on the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway. A one mile hike leads to separate water falls and three different platforms where you can hang out with your dog or with family and friends. A four paws trail. Good doggie sniffs. Safe area and a nice moderate walk.

Where’s Sandy?

Posted by AR on February 26th, 2010 filed in Memories
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Cocoa Joy is camera tired until she here’s the name of her famous trainer at Dog School 101.

Morning at The Falls

Posted by AR on February 25th, 2010 filed in Toccoa Falls
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This morning was clear, cold, and beautiful at Toccoa Falls. Look at the sunlight hitting the water at the top!