~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson
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POMPEY'S PILLAR

I was wondering just the other day what had happened to the pictures of out trip to Montana in 2002.  That was a wonderful trip because It was the beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition for us.  Ron has a soft spot in his heart for those explorers of the early West.  So when we were visiting Mom and my brother's family in Billings, Montana we were treated to that wonderful sight

View from the walk overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Though it is not very clear we did our best to get the signature of Captain William Clark as he chiseled his name into the rock.  There is a great explanation of the discovery of his signature at Pompey's Pillar

See if you can make out the signature.

From the overlook a lot can be seen of the rugged counntry called Montana.

And we had a grand time on the shores of the
Yellowstone River playing in the sand.

I think it's worth mentioning that even though this is probably not one of the most visited sights in the area, with Yellowstone National Park just down the road.  And thought it doesn't have the most spectacular scenery, I think the history in this spot has a lot to offer.  

Wishing all who visit here a grand adventure today!  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now it's your turn. Please join in the fun and post an adventure we can all share and then link it here for all to see.

~~Mosaic Monday~~

Someone remarked this week that the trees and their colors would not be as vivid this fall as there had not been much rain.   Well, After a walk in the neighborhood I can tell you that the colors are vivid and exquisite to be sure.  God is indeed in his studio and his color palate has not been diminished.  

And on top of the glorious color I happened on a wonderful gathering of bees.  They working diligently.

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And to all this wonder I say, 

"Thanks be to God!"

Visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

I would also like to remind you that Wednesday is Adventure Tour Express.  Be thinking about the adventure you would like to share on our journey together!

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

 

A birthday it is

With celebration and gifts

Daniel will be one!

It's hard to believe that the wee one is no longer wee but growing by leaps and bounds...My goodness it's already been a year.  

Well done, Daniel!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.  And then just have the most wonderful Fall weekend wherever you are!

--Tea Talk~~

Tea is liquid wisdom.  
~Anonymous

I'm having...This morning I'm having apricot tea.

My teacup is...a simple white cup

I'm feeling...refreshed.  Though I didn't finish all I'd set out to do, I'm feeling better about it because my daughter reminded me of a favorite quote of mine...(I'm sorry I don't remember who said it.  Maybe you will know.)

"Dull women have clean houses."

On my mind..Trip to INDY this weekend to celebrate Daniel's 1st birthday and spend cherished time with family

Now, because it's been a long time since I've posted one of Puzzle Master's puzzles, Here is a little diversion for you today.  Enjoy!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

Labor Day, 2010 

Part II

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

Barrington Hall

Antebellum House

1842

This has been the home to four generations of descendants of Barrington King.  Located in the city of Roswell, Georgia, the family had owned the home until 2008 when it was sold to the City of Roswell.

Restored ice house

Artifacts inside the ice house

Flowers in the formal garden...

 ...were just beautiful that late summer's day.

And there was even a glimpse of Autumn in the garden has the mums

began to blossom.

It was a wonderful day as we visited this home where history was made.  It is a home that survived the Civil War.  A home visited by dignitaries such as President Theodore Roosevelt.  This is one of three homes in Roswell.  There are two others, Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother and Smith Plantation.  Called A Southern Trilogy I think I would like very much to visit the other two the next time we visit!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now it's your turn. Please join in the fun and post an adventure we can all share and then link it here for all to see.