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Georgia’s Firearms Season Opens Today
There’s a bit of rain here this morning, but so far, nothing has been reported by the weather station at Mercier Orchards. Georgia’s near interminable firearms deer season opens today and runs until January 11. I’m not anti-hunting, but it’s … Continue reading
Finally Some Rain, Labor Day Barbecue
We finally had a thunderstorm, which brought us about a half inch of rain. It was overdue, as it had gotten very dry, and the trees looked stressed. The Labor Day Barbecue is Monday, from 11:00 until the food runs … Continue reading
Here’s A Recent Article On What To Do In Blue Ridge
There’s some restaurant information here, which I’m posting because the discussion on my site is pre-pandemic. https://www.travelandleisure.com/blue-ridge-georgia-travel-guide-7973112
Some Beautiful Thunderstorms
We’ve had some beautiful thunderstorms, with that classic “bowling alley” effect of the thunder rolling through the hills, and afternoon temperatures have remained moderate on the deck. A few upcoming events: The Georgia Mountain Fair is on from July 18-26 … Continue reading
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Sunday Sales and Stocking Fish
The late afternoon thunderstorm pattern has continued. Afternoon temperatures have been about 80° on our porch. I was mistaken about Sunday alcohol sales beginning this past weekend. Actually, they were authorized right after the results of the referendum were certified. … Continue reading
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Good things happening
The summer is off to a rainy start that feels a lot like last year’s very wet summer. If the trend continues, it won’t dry out much until September, which is historically our driest month. On the plus side, we’ve … Continue reading
Elections and Art Just Days Apart
We’ve turned the corner into summer, at least by my reckoning. The trees are fully in leaf, and the Carolina Silverbell is in bloom. We still have some flame azalea, and the laurel has been beginning to bloom for a … Continue reading
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Dogwoods, Still in Bloom!
The dogwoods are still in bloom for the most part, although if we get the high winds and heavy rain that are predicted, that will probably change. It’s been an interesting spring for the dogwoods. I’ve never seen them with … Continue reading
Racing… away from Tumbling Creek
There’s still quite a bit of sarvis in bloom, and the redbuds are still going strong. There are a few dogwoods in full flower, but most of them will probably be another week or more, depending on the amount of … Continue reading
What Flower is This?
After the cold snap and a little rain, yesterday’s temperature on the porch reached 70°, and it is expected to be warmer today. Yesterday, we had to knock off early and just sit out there and revel in the sights … Continue reading