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Sunday, January 2, 2022
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11.14.2021: When hiking on Sundays I often find myself at the site of New Salem Church in #kennesawmountainnbp. It's so very peaceful there, and as I lean against a tree soaking in the beauty that surrounds me, I can almost imagine the worshipers gathering at their small church.
From NPHistory: Standing on top of a wooded hill on the south side of Burnt Hickory Road, the log-built New Salem Baptist Church was the center of community worship and social activity. Each Sunday, area residents walked, rode their horses, and steered their carriages up the narrow, steep lane leading to the church house. Taking their pews, they listened to the Reverend Springer deliver his sermons. But weekly services stopped abruptly in June 1864 when a Confederate division entrenched in the churchyard. For two weeks, New Salem Church was used as a Confederate field hospital. Troops needing logs to construct their earthworks tore down the church, displacing its congregation.
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11.12.2021: That moment Hawkeye spots dinner from high in a tree and nose dives to the unsuspecting entrée.
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11/10/2021: Hiked Allatoona Pass Battlefield today. But, some idiot forgot to bring a memory card along with his camera. Luckily, my handy-dandy Samsung S10 camera is pretty darn good taking photos of the beautiful fall colors. (And a snake.)
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11.09.2021: While hiking the trails of #kennesawmountainnbp, I spotted this beautiful dog who just spotted a big buck not far off the beaten path. Quite the intensive look she was giving the buck.
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11.08.2021: Silhouette (silhouette) silhouette (silhouette)
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Deer silhouette on the trail
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11.06.2021: "I think that I shall never see a billboard lovely as a tree. Perhaps, unless the billboards fall, I'll never see a tree at all." -- Ogden Nash
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11.05.2021: To commemorate the Braves World Series Championship, I give you ... "Forrest, the Corgi Comic."
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11.04.2021: Here's hoping we'll be seeing Freddie's sweet swing for a long, long time here in Atlanta. #FreddieFreeman
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11.03.2021: Little did I realize that when I snapped this photo in 2007 of Chipper Jones rounding the bases after hitting a home run, that the man coaching third would become the Braves manager that would lead the team to their next World Championship. Congrats Snit!
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11.02.2021: I tossed a Houston Astros jersey out on my driveway, and in less than a minute, the buzzards were circling. One even landed in a nearby tree to check it out. Definitely a good sign for the Braves.
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11.01.2021: Sunny & 70 degrees. Cold & rain has gone away ... Spiff & friends went out to play.
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10.29.2021: Misty and chilly at Truist Park. But warm and cozy at Stately Spiff Manor 12 miles away. 302/365
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10.26.2021: Deer will often attempt to hide when they see me and my camera. In the case of this buck ... epic fail.
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10.24.2021: Spent a bit of time today checking out The Battery. Such a beautiful place to lay the Astros to rest.
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10.23.2021: Beautiful day so I thought I would drive up to Cartersville. Did not realize it was the last day of the Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium at the Booth Western Art Museum. I missed the Gunfight at OK Corral, but was able to catch some nice photos which I took the liberty to age a bit for a more authentic look.
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10.22.2021: "Perhaps, if I remain motionless, camera-boy will not notice me and continue on his merry way."
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10.21.2021: Have not strayed far from Stately Spiff Manor the past few days, but do enjoy the view from my office window. Flag at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell.
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10.19.2021: Someone appears to be practicing "WitchCrafting." These Halloween rocks are magically appearing in our neighborhood. I'm pretty sure it's a Good Witch behind these stones.
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10.16.2021: Just my luck, ran into a little traffic on the trail today and was behind this vehicle that seemed to have a faulty catalytic converter problem..
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10.14.2021: 10.14.2021: Not-so-secret photo tip number 287: Grab a colorful leaf and position it where where it looks really nice.
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10.13.2021: If there was a trail-cam on Kennesaw Mountain, this is what you would see of me three to five times a week.
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10.12.2021: Back for yet another season, that wacky buzzard family sit-com ... "Carrion Luggage." 285/365
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10.11.2021: Here’s an example of how time flies. In October 2011 the last “Randy & Spiff Morning Show” aired on Atlanta’s Greatest Hits 106.7. Thus ended an almost 23-year run of waking up and interacting with the greatest radio fans in Georgia. From Fox 97 to Cool 105.7 to 94.9 Lite FM to WGST to 106.7, it was a most amazing journey. A week after being “shown the door” at 106.7, we were inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. To this day, officials at the Hall of Fame swear that our induction was due to a clerical error. A week after the Hall of Fame ceremony, we were seen at the exit ramp of I-75 and Windy Hill holding up a sign that read, “Will do morning radio for $250,000 each.” Thus, the reason why we never resurfaced again on Atlanta radio. Can’t believe it’s been ten years since we last cracked open the microphone and shouted, “Get your crack out the rack … it’s time to Rock’n Roll!” Thanks to all of our loyal listeners through the years for making our radio daze such an incredible and fun-filled ride. 284/365
Friday, December 31, 2021
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10.07.2021: "I woke last night to the sound of thunder ... How far off, I sat and wondered."
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10.06.2021: Between rain showers, I ventured out to our back yard to add some bird seed to our feeder. I got an eerie feeling that I was being watched. Oh well, must of been my imagination.
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10.05.2021: "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." -- Albert Camus
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10.04.2021: "But it's a rainy night in Georgia
Such a rainy night in Georgia
Lord,
I believe it's rainin' all over the world
I feel like it's rainin' all over the world"
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10.03.2021: When I was around 8 or 9 years old, I remember visiting my grandparents in Missouri and wondering why they spent so much time sitting out under a big tree in their yard, talking or reading or just staring off in the distance. Didn’t they know there was a lot of exploring to do on their 30 acres of woods? Years later, after a stint in the Air Force, I arrived home only to find my parents sitting in lawn chairs in front of the opened garage door. They were just talking and killing the time. Didn’t they know there was a festival downtown or a big football game at the high school? Then a few years ago, I realized that just sitting on your porch, or under a tree, or out in front of your garage while doing nothing … was quite enjoyable. It’s great to sit outside, relish the breeze and recall exploring my grandparents’ woods, going to festivals or high school football games and even closing my eyes and hearing my parents and grandparents talking and laughing about their days of youth. And often, I take a magazine with me, so that the neighbors walking by think that I’m actually being productive.
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10.02.2021: I recently relocated the skull that appeared on our neighborhood's hiking trail. I put it on a tree in hopes it will keep door-to-door sales people from pestering us. Worse case ... it's a nice Halloween decoration.
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10.01.2021: Due to a lack of qualified candidates, the city of Kennesaw was forced to hire an untrained Scarecrow to direct traffic at their busiest intersection. Mr. Scarecrow agreed to work a 12-hour shift for just $3.00. He could have gotten much, much more … if he only had a brain.
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
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9.30.2021: "Deepening shadows gather splendor, as day is done.
Fingers of night will soon surrender, the setting sun."
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9.29.2021: The Top Five Signs fall has arrived at and around Stately Spiff Manor:
5 -- It's almost dark when I get up from my nap.
4 -- The Atlanta Braves are nearing post-season play.
3 -- The Atlanta Falcons already have more losses than wins.
2 -- The Hummingbirds have packed up and headed south.
1 -- The Buzzards are returning to our neighborhood.
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9.28.2021: Seems that the Braves Magic Number to clinch the NL East is known by everyone.
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9.27.2021: So, I tried a different trail today and did not see one single deer. However, I lucked out and was able to get photos of several other wild animals. I highly recommend Zoo Atlanta for a fun day. Especially if you have a couple of your grandkids along.
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