A new collection, a little mishap and our trip.

While Palmer and I were in GA, I picked up a couple of plates at an Antique Mall. Hadn't really been trying to buy plates, but when we were browsing the booths they kept calling to me. Then when we came home, I went to the local Goodwill and they had the Currier & Ives plate - the big blue one on the top and the green Spode's Copeland Camilla plate on the right. I figured I had a good start to a collection and would start to hang them on the wall.

Just as we were starting, Hubby was holding a couple of them up and accidentally let go of the Currier & Ives plate. So that one is no more. But I think I still have a good start at a neat collection. Hubby felt really bad. But I hadn't had it that long and it cost me under $2.00. I think we will all be on the look out for another. I have likes plates like this for awhile, and finally succumbed to the inclination to begin a collection.

One of the places we went in GA was Bald Mountain, the highest elevation in GA at 4,784 ft. The view is gorgeous and you can see Hiawassee(where Grandma lives!), and neighboring NC and much more. The lake in the picture is Lake Chatuge(Sha-toog). What appears to be different bodies of water is all the same lake. And Hiawassee is nestled among the mountains and the lake.

Clouds were moving in, so pictures had to be snapped quickly. Thank goodness for the new camera(Kodak 26X Optical Zoom - a dream!!!). The parking lot at the bottom right on this picture is where you park before hopping on a shuttle or trudging up the trail to the summit.

Palmer and I opted for the easy - take the shuttle up, walk back down route. The road is very steep!

On one of our last days in GA, friends asked Palmer and I to go fishing in the Taccoa River. Despite fishing in a spot where the river had just been stocked, only two fish were caught! Palmer's theory is they should have used worms. We had a great time skipping rocks, fishing, and chatting.

Going to GA is always an adventure. We have lots of fun and beautiful scenery. But the best part by far, is being with Grandma!