Toombs and Appling County

Wow! I know it has been forever and a day since I posted. I will try to do better. Life gets a little crazy sometimes. This past weekend Hubby and I hopped in my truck and rode up to Toombs county. Why Toombs county you may ask...well first of all it is my husbands birth place and second of all why not. Well actually the Altamaha River runs through both counties and is full of beautiful farm country and I was looking for a place to take some photos. I was beginning to think I had forgotten how to use my camera. We headed to Grays Landing which is right next to Benton Lee's Steakhouse. The food smelled delicious. I was really surprised at how low the water was, needless to say there weren't too many boats being launched, here are a few pics.

Then I found a boat ramp off US 1 under the Lanes Bridge I believe it is called bordering Appling and Toombs County also crossing the Altamaha River, but here I found a few other surprises. Lots of Butterflies many Viceroys, Question Marks, Common Buckeyes ans Sulphurs. Here are few more pics.

While walking the road I also happened across this guy and he was nice enough to pose for me. A black snake.

Unfortunately we couldn't stay here long the HEAVY rains were quickly approaching. It just proves that every place has something to offer and we should always take notice to the Beauty that Surrounds Us.

Camden County Dirt Roads

What a beautiful weekend. I don't think the weather could be any more perfect. On Sunday my hubby and I went for a ride just to pass some time and maybe get a few pictures. I asked him if we could go by Burnt Fort Chapel. So we took the scenic route.

I love to travel dirt roads. While riding down Bailey's Mill Road, I saw an adult raccoon cross the road. So I slowed way down to see if any babies were following. I stopped and looked up in the trees and there I found two young raccoons. I got out of the truck and snapped a few pictures. This was a treat. I love raccoons. We raised three of them when I was child.

Then we continued on our way and headed to the Chapel. I have photographed the Burnt Fort Chapel before, but it was a wet and rainy day before and I wasn't happy with the pics. But I had clear blue skies on Sunday.

This is the Chapel. Well actually a replica on the old Chapel.

Then we drove down 251 to the Camden County/Charlton County line where the Satilla River passes under the bridge. We drove down the little dirt road leading us under the bridge. Usually there are always people camping there. Unfortunately, when some people camp here, they forget how to clean up after themselves. This has always confused me a bit. They obviously like being outdoors, enjoy nature, appreciate the boat ramps and the fact that the county allows them to camp here for free; yet they trash the place and won't even clean up after themselves. Oh well, enough said.

But, today we had it all to ourselves. This is a beautiful place. The contrast between the black water. green trees and the blue skies, the river was high and wide. Just a glorious day.

Well once you pass under the bridge and pass the boat ramp, there is a gate with a no parking sign on it. No Parking not No Trespassing. So I drove thru the gate and within fifty feet or so I saw I lovely butterfly. A Spicebush Swallowtail I believe. So I jumped out of the truck, camera in hand and took this picture.

While out of the truck, I noticed it stopped running, I just assumed my hubby turned it off. That is not what happened. My truck, my trusty 1996 white Chevrolet pickup with 330,000 miles on the odometer, died.....I could not get it to start.

My white knight whom usually rescues me, is right beside me, what is a girl to do....all else fails, call Daddy!! My Dad, bless his heart was out fishing at the other end of St. Marys. He dropped everything to come help us.

Dad to the rescue.

Pulling my truck out. Thanks to Dad and my wonderful husband they towed my baby home...and fixed her THAT NIGHT!! Woohoo lucky me, only the fuel pump. They worked until dark to get her up and running. I'm a lucky lady to have wonderful family.

It just goes to show that family, people, places and such are all a part of the beauty that surrounds all of us. Thanks again Guys..Love ya!!