My daily snapshot of Robert’s and my 2023 trip to get away from Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebrations.
We started off the day in the cabin with beyond-delicious molten center brownies we had gotten in Savannah at our new favorite bakery, Sweet Patricias.
Bloated, we headed about an hour away to my small hometown of Ball Ground and the town cemetery where my parents are buried.
For as long as I can remember, having been taught by my folks, I have enjoyed “decorating the graves” of family members. Each changing season and holiday would find us heading to the various cemeteries and graveyards, spending time reminiscing and laughing at wonderful memories.
After a great lunch at a local meat and three, Robert and I spent a little while at Ball Ground’s small but beautiful botanical garden.
Here’s a bench in honor of my dad.
On the way back to our state park cabin, we stopped by the Georgia National Cemetery. I guess today we were thinking about those who have gone before us.
We left in great admiration and respect for our military service men and women.
Back at Red Top Mountain, HR grilled hotdogs, then we rested by the fire.
May you have a restful evening ahead.
NealEnJoy 
What a nice idea to take decrations ofr the grave sites of our family. In Ontario we have only designtated weekends at each cemetary for decorating. You cn tak things any time of course but there is a weekend when they will have it specialy for families and relaitves of those buried. My husband David and Ihave already got our plot in the cemetary where his family are buried.
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The special weekends sound neat, Anne. Robert and I have ours too. It just makes sense.
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We love finding secluded weekend get aways with nearby small towns to explore. I imagine we could have fun meeting up with you two for a getaway some day.
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Yes. We love that too!
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Sounds like your escape from St. Patrick’s Day is off to a good start. I understand the need to get away from the crowds. When we lived in Omaha we lived on the 4th of July parade route. Continue to have a good time.
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Thank you! Have a good evening.
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