My day began with this and plenty of coffee. BJ’s is the best!

It included a quick stop to buy sunflowers for a party with friends.

Then there was dinner and time to talk and play with paper dolls.

We celebrated with Rebecca and Albert and Johanna.

And here is how we ended the day. Pretty perfect. Thank You, God.

I finally found the small falls at Black Mountain State Park. They are located near the entrance to the camping area and at the end of a short (.25) trail. But the pathway is very steep and involves some narrow steps. It was worth the walk but when the brochure and map say, “steep,” they means steep! The trail features lichen-covered rocks, ferns, wildflowers, rhododendron, and hardwoods. Cocoa give this hike three paws. Though it was beautiful, it was steep and short. She enjoys at least a mile walk so she can spend time sniffing and checking out areas where wild creatures live.

Here’s a photo of the large ferns found in the northeast Georgia mountains as they are just opening up.

Can you believe this cow’s ears? He heard Chipley’s whinny little voice pleading for him to draw closer. He (the cow) almost freaked out. Chipley is my little cowboy dog. He absolutely loves cows. I don’t know where this passion came from. He was born in the city but all I know is that he is cow crazy!!

Finally, the cow had had enough of our giggles and laughter, and stuck his tongue out at us!!

What is the song that goes with this photo? . . . (Yes, D, got it right!)

Sailing . . . takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be

Just a dream and the wind to carry me and soon I will be free.

There is something about Spanish moss that just rings true of the deep south—southern Georgia and northern Florida for sure. Here’s a captured moment for all my northern and even my England viewers. A couple of scenes from the very deep south and yes, that is definitely “Gone with The Wind” southern moss in the trees. I’ll see if I have another one. (smile)

I’m still amazed by the deep blue sky on Cumberland. Here are a couple of very old chimneys left over from when the “Carnegies” lived on the island and actually owned most of it.