Flew into Charlotte, first stop Kings Mountain.

Tomorrow we're driving the southern portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Cherokee, NC.

Next: Chattanooga, TN and the Chicamauga Battlefield, other historical sights, antique stores.

Sgt. York's home and museum, more historical sights.

 

"There stands Thomas, like a rock".

I hope to get back to see the Civil War battlefields some time before I cash in. Sounds like you are going to have a ball. Glad you have your laptop and can check in from time to time.

 

I'm using the laptop that belongs to "She, who must be obeyed."

That quote refers to Stonewall Jackson, I think.

 

You are right - "There stands Jackson like a stone wall" I got the quotes crossed - up.

After Rosecrans had given orders for a retreat at Chickamauga, Thomas refused, and held his position. That is what prompted James Garfield to tell Rosecrans " he is standing like a rock".

 

 

I too would like to be able to visit some of the battlefields of the Civil war before I make my journey to Heaven. Would be cool to see.

 

Hi Jim -

Hope things are looking up a bit for you.

 

i went to gettysburg and yorktown and some other battle fields when i was in high school, they were pretty sweet, there was a cannon there from the civil war that had been hit by another cannon ball and had a big ol dent in it it was cool. and i saw trees with cannon ***** in them and a barn with like a bunch bullets in a big beam that was really old. It was really cool. A lot of the berms and trenches and everything that were dug are still there too

 

HEY Steve, We have great weather here, I hope all of you have the same where you are at.

To everyone here, take care of your moms and your families and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Thanks, Darren.
It has been a nice day here as well.

 

Good evening Steve, Socal. Happy mother's day to any who might be on here. Pretty nice here today, mid 60's and sunny.

 

I hope you took care of the Mom's and made them a nice meal...I need to find Pie and Icecream...I am hungry again. Good Night and you all be good

 

Run over to Vermont and get some Ben& Jerry's.
Cherry Garcia...........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

 

I have some already...Yes Yes...

 

Hey guys! Just finished griiling some cheeseburgers for the Family, per Mom's request. Grilled some venison chops for myself. Had some chocolate chip muffins for dessert.

Momma is happy! Guess I did a better job than last year...

G'night all. See ya on the boards tomorrow.