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Up Up and Away

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IMG_1054IMG_1855The Sky High Hot Air Ballon Festival will be held August 29 – 31 at Callaway Gardens In Pine Mountain. It sounds awesome and looks like great fun. They have tethered balloon rides, daily launches, lakefront “glow” presentations and more.

Interesting balloon fact: during the Civil War, Savannah resident Langdon Cheves, Jr. created a balloon made from varnished silk to help Confederate  officers observe Union troops from the sky. (the Union had an entire Balloon Corps)

 

Go to callawaygardens.com

(Okay, I didn’t have any balloon photos, will have to wait till the end of August for those)

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Gone to the Dogs

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IMG_1806Stone Mountain Park is going to host the Dock Dogs World Championship Qualifier on July 25th – 27th. IMG_0587Dogs from around the country show off their speed agility and ability to take high leaps into a lake during a variety of athletic events. I don’t know if you have seen this on TV, it looks really cool!IMG_0633

Admission is free with paid park admission.

(These dogs featured will not be competing, I think it is mainly Retrievers and Labs, these dogs just think they are big dogs)

 

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No Mas Cantina

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IMG_2505Last night, my neighbors, Steve and Melissa and their son Aubrey and I went to No Mas Cantina for dinner. The company was excellent and the food was also! I had the Chicken and veggies, the tortillas were so fresh and light. Steve had the salmon and veggies, Melissa had a chimichanga and Aubrey had two tacos and an enchilada. The food was all great!

Our waitress was super sweet and just a great person.

Next door there is a store packed with fun stuff!IMG_2511

I mean a lot of cool stuff! IMG_2521

I didn’t take any photos of the food. I am sorry. But I will be back and I will take food photos.

Go and let me know what you think! Castleberry Hill is a fascinating area of town.

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Little Grand Canyon In Georgia

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IMG_2477Providence State Park is located in Lumpkin Georgia, about 2 1/2 hours south of Atlanta. You basically go to Columbus Georgia and turn left. The view is breathtaking.  IMG_2444

It is a short hike down to the bottom of Canyons 1 and 2. Through 2 you can reach Canyons 3, 4 and 5. There’s some water running through the floor of the canyons, so, wear shoes you don’t mind getting clayy. IMG_2413

Then you look up and this is what you see. IMG_2418

 

Then you can go up the 3-mile White Blaze Trail, it takes about an hour and a half. It is a good hike, not too tough.  It is shady and there was  a nice breeze.IMG_2422

When you get to the top there are several overlook spots. IMG_2479

This is an awesome Staycation activity! You can go with family and/or friends. There are picnic tables if you pack up lunch.

Oh and there are really cool dragonflies!

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Sherry’s Produce

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Sherry’s Produce is a place I have mentioned before, this is a mural on one of its walls. They have a little bit of everything, veggies, plants, sauces. Their tomatoes are really very good! Oh and their boiled peanuts are GREAT!Image

It is located on Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker. Afterwards, I was in such a meat market… really across the street, there is a meat market. Image

This is the first time I have been here. It was very clean! I bought a steak and a couple of pieces of bacon. I haven’t cooked or eaten yet. Prices are good. The meat looks much better than Publix, and that’s where I shop. I will follow up with the cooked results. The bacon is for the lima beans I bought across the street. The people that work at both places are super nice! Check them out and let me know what you think. 

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Sobban II

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ImageOkay here’s the news on Sobban. You can see by the sign that it is Korean, Southern, Diner, I am throwing in Comfort Food. I ordered one of the day’s specials.Image

I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and let me tell you, every single item on the plate was scrumptious! Everything, the bun the tomatoes, the pickles, the korean sweet potatoes. This man across the way ordered the Bologna Sandwich, it look really good.

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I realize I need to go back and try more. I want to go back with a bunch of friends so we can try a little of everything! Extra bonus, service was outstanding.  (and the place is SUPER CLEAN!)

Please give it a try and let me know what you think. 

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Centennial Olympic Park II

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ImageCentennial Olympic Park. is a great place to take the kids! or go down by yourself! or take your significant other. ImageYou can have a picnic in the shade.Image

 

Or you can go to Legal Seafood. Our trick is sharing. I recommend the Clam Chowder, get a cup, it is delicious! We split the Fish and Chips, spicy, it wasn’t very spicy but it was really awesome. The fish was so fresh and fried perfectly.Image

The kids can play in the fountain, bring a towel! Image

When all is done, try SkyView. It truly is fun!Image

It is not scary (there is a “panic” button just in case) The views are great! Image

It really has grown into a great destination in Atlanta. Let me know what kind of fun you have in the park. 

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Honey Moon (Friday the 13th)

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This months full moon coincides with its perigee (when it’s closest to the earth during its orbit). So, it will appear super large on the horizon.Image

Pair that with the June summer solstice when the sun cuts its highest path in the sky, a smathering of atmospheric dust & pollution and the whole thing will give off an amber or “honey” hue.

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So, hopefully the sky will be clear tonight and we will have a spectacular view! 

(Happy Birthday Ella! Love you so! Special day for a special person!)