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Georgia On My Mind Again, Part 1 |
About 18 months ago, I read about the total eclipse of 2017 that would be visible across the width of the lower 48. The map suggested that it would cross northern Georgia where my sister and brother-in-law live. A quick consultation with them and we decided to have a mini-family reunion of the four "kids" in the family plus spouses. We figured that we could drive the short distance to a viewing spot in the path of totality. It was about a year later that I discovered that the line of totality went right over Blairsville where they live. Big show, no driving necessary, weather permitting. Little things have changed since my last visit. The first that I noticed was a new sign where their little gravel road meets the paved road. Turns out my brother-in-law built and installed it. He is very talented with tools and can't seem to sit still in retirement — always something needing his skills and ingenuity. |
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And finally we arrive at their house. Not much has changed — landscaping has matured... |
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Another new item, also made by my brother-in-law — a bird house. No residents so far. A few came to check it out in the spring but did not stay. We think it may be too close to the house — the birds here prefer at least 30 feet distance from man-made structures. I'll bet my brother-in-law moves it before my next visit. |
As I am writing this issue of LAHP, the weather forecast for Monday is "mostly sunny". We'll have our fingers crossed for good viewing. I'll share the results next week. Never photographed an eclipse before — maybe it'll be good, maybe not. And yes, we have the special glasses so we won't burn out our eyes. To be continued... |
Life is good. |
Aloha, B. David |
P. S., All photos and text © B. David Cathell Photography, Inc. — www.bdavidcathell.com |