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TRACY :)
03 October 2010
17 July 2010
Getting Back To Blogging
It has been almost three month since my last post and I must say, I have truly missed my blog and my blogging friends. Things are going very well for me--I have lost 100 pounds and I feel great!! I still have a long ways to go and next year I will be facing some plastic surgery. I have taken my daughter to the mall and could have stayed all day and never stopped walking. I can also wear my seat belt now. :) I am not taking one thing for granted--I love life and I am at peace with so much!
I have several places, I will be visiting in the near future and will be writing on these great adventures. I will be sharing pictures of my garden with you and the beautiful sunflowers my husband planted for me.
Have a great week-end!
Best
Tracy :)
I have several places, I will be visiting in the near future and will be writing on these great adventures. I will be sharing pictures of my garden with you and the beautiful sunflowers my husband planted for me.
Have a great week-end!
Best
Tracy :)
11 April 2010
The Great Wolf Lodge
A few weeks ago, my family and I enjoyed three wondeful days at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina--outside of Charlotte. I highly recommend if you have a chance to visit this lodge in a city near you-please do!!
When you walk into the lodge you feel very welcome and overwhelmed with all the lodge has to offer. The lobby desk staff answered every question I had and I noticed right away--it's a child friendly place. You will see kids walking around and eating in the restaurant with their pj's on! You can also buy a pass and with this pass your child can enjoy extra activies. As you walk around the lodge, you will notice wolves are everywhere--outside, pictures on the walls and several are on the fire place in the main lobby.
The Lodge is shaped like a horse shoe and our room was at the end of the shoe and believe me we done our share of walking. The rooms come in different sizes with a microwave, refrigerator and a deck(I thought we were in a one bed-room apartment) and the rooms are very clean.
The main attraction is the water park and I must say it is HUGH! One thing I did notice about the water park are the life guards. They are eveywhere, constanly moving--never sitting down. The park has a pool that makes waves and I noticed a life guard was in the water at all times.
I am sorry, I cannot tell you about the food(due to my fasting before surgery), but my daughter and husband informed me the breakfast was great! The restaurant is buffet and all I call tell you is: it all looked good to me and you have so much to choose from.
Even now my daughter and I will say to each other how much we miss, The Great Wolf Lodge, but we know we will be going back soon.
Best
Tracy :)
When you walk into the lodge you feel very welcome and overwhelmed with all the lodge has to offer. The lobby desk staff answered every question I had and I noticed right away--it's a child friendly place. You will see kids walking around and eating in the restaurant with their pj's on! You can also buy a pass and with this pass your child can enjoy extra activies. As you walk around the lodge, you will notice wolves are everywhere--outside, pictures on the walls and several are on the fire place in the main lobby.
The main attraction is the water park and I must say it is HUGH! One thing I did notice about the water park are the life guards. They are eveywhere, constanly moving--never sitting down. The park has a pool that makes waves and I noticed a life guard was in the water at all times.
I am sorry, I cannot tell you about the food(due to my fasting before surgery), but my daughter and husband informed me the breakfast was great! The restaurant is buffet and all I call tell you is: it all looked good to me and you have so much to choose from.
Even now my daughter and I will say to each other how much we miss, The Great Wolf Lodge, but we know we will be going back soon.
Best
Tracy :)
21 March 2010
Hope Part 2
In my last post I said I would be sharing my thoughts on what the word hope means to me. For me hope means on 5 April, my life will be changing because after a lot of praying, talking with people and research, I will be having weight loss surgery(gastric bypass). I work for a large hospital in Greenville and the doctor that will be performing my surgey is part of our system and I trust him one hundred percent!
This surgery will give me hope on being a better mom to my daughter and a better wife to my husband. For ten years it has been other people taking my daughter to the Peace Center or BI-Lo Center for concerts--now I will be able to take her and not wonder will I fit in the seat. No more buying tickets duirng the hours I work and have to tell my daughter, "daddy will take you, because mom has to work."
Also, I will be able to travel, fly and see places I have always wanted to visit. I will be able to share those places with my daughter--Boston, Maine, going to the beach and getting in the ocean and hearing the waves. But the place I love the most and have wanted to go since I was seven is England.
I have also been thinking about a new blog(changing the name, but I will still write on South Carolina). I truly enjoy blogging--never thought people would read my blog. I started my blog to keep up with my writing and research skills. When I first started blogging I did worry about having readers, but I have come to enjoy the writing, taking pictures and seeing places I have never visited before(even in my own state). I just hope the people who read my blog can see how much I enjoy sharing my state with them.
If you have any suggestions on how I should do my new blog--please let me know by e-mail or write a comment on my blog. I will not post in April, but will be back in May.
Best
Tracy :)
PS: Yes there is hope for me and for everyone!!
This surgery will give me hope on being a better mom to my daughter and a better wife to my husband. For ten years it has been other people taking my daughter to the Peace Center or BI-Lo Center for concerts--now I will be able to take her and not wonder will I fit in the seat. No more buying tickets duirng the hours I work and have to tell my daughter, "daddy will take you, because mom has to work."
Also, I will be able to travel, fly and see places I have always wanted to visit. I will be able to share those places with my daughter--Boston, Maine, going to the beach and getting in the ocean and hearing the waves. But the place I love the most and have wanted to go since I was seven is England.
I have also been thinking about a new blog(changing the name, but I will still write on South Carolina). I truly enjoy blogging--never thought people would read my blog. I started my blog to keep up with my writing and research skills. When I first started blogging I did worry about having readers, but I have come to enjoy the writing, taking pictures and seeing places I have never visited before(even in my own state). I just hope the people who read my blog can see how much I enjoy sharing my state with them.
If you have any suggestions on how I should do my new blog--please let me know by e-mail or write a comment on my blog. I will not post in April, but will be back in May.
Best
Tracy :)
PS: Yes there is hope for me and for everyone!!
18 March 2010
Hope
When I left work Saturday this is what I saw leaving the parking lot. The word that came to mind was hope and soon I will be sharing some thoughts with my readers on what I think the word hope means to me.
Best
Tracy :)
Best
Tracy :)
11 March 2010
The Old Stone Church and Cemetery
Located between Pendleton and Clemson South Carolina lies The Old Stone Church and Cemetery. For many years, I would pass this old church going to my grandparents lake house and never once did I understand the rich history that is associated with this church.
The first church was made from wood and was destroyed in 1796 by fire. The stone church as we know it today was built in 1707 by John Rusk. Mr Rusk who was a stonemason form Ireland came to this country around 1791. The Rusk's had a son, Thomas Jefferson Rusk who served the state of Texas and was also a US Senator. Both Rusk and his wife are buried in the cemetery located next to the church.
John Miller was a printer for the state of South Carolina donated the land the church is built on. When he lived in Charleston, he founded several papers and also when he moved to the Upstate, he founded Miller's Weekly Messinger.
The cemetery which is next to the church is rather a large cemetery. There are many graves from wars that took place in the early part of American History. These wars are: The American Revolution, The War of 1812, The Civil War, Indian/Creek War of 1815-1816. and current American wars.
I was not able to go inside the church, but if you Google-The Old Stone Church in SC you will see web-sites that have pictures from inside.
Best
Tracy :)
The first church was made from wood and was destroyed in 1796 by fire. The stone church as we know it today was built in 1707 by John Rusk. Mr Rusk who was a stonemason form Ireland came to this country around 1791. The Rusk's had a son, Thomas Jefferson Rusk who served the state of Texas and was also a US Senator. Both Rusk and his wife are buried in the cemetery located next to the church.
John Miller was a printer for the state of South Carolina donated the land the church is built on. When he lived in Charleston, he founded several papers and also when he moved to the Upstate, he founded Miller's Weekly Messinger.
The cemetery which is next to the church is rather a large cemetery. There are many graves from wars that took place in the early part of American History. These wars are: The American Revolution, The War of 1812, The Civil War, Indian/Creek War of 1815-1816. and current American wars.
I was not able to go inside the church, but if you Google-The Old Stone Church in SC you will see web-sites that have pictures from inside.
Best
Tracy :)
14 February 2010
Snow
Yes my friends--we got snow not ice for once!!!!!
These pictures were taken from my front proch.
These pictures were taken from my front proch.
Central and Clemson
One thing I love about living in the Upstate area are the small towns that are within driving distance from Greenville. Central and Clemson are two small towns that have so much to offer.
Central is a small university town that was founded in the late 1870's and got it's name from a railroad line. The railroad line started in Atlanta and ended in Charlotte. Central was the middle point--so that's how the name came about. The Atlantic and Richmond Air-line Railroad Company decided to keep their business in Central.
In 1918, many citizens of Central lost their lives due to the influenza breakout and the crash of 1929 was hard on the town. Central lost two banks and the mill stocks hit a low. It did take time for the town to recover and today Central is still growing with so much to offer.
Central is home to Southern Wesleyan University.
Train on Main Street
Train on Main Street
Library At Southern Wesleyan University
Entrance to Southern Wesleyan
Clemson is another university town that is rich in history. Clemson's first name was Calhoun named after John Calhoun who was the seventh Vice-President. Calhoun built his plantation(Fort Hill) in the area, but it was his son-in-law, Thomas Green Clemson who left the plantation to the state and Clemson College was founded (now Clemson University). Fort Hill is still on the University's property and is open to the public.
If you do have the chance to visit Clemson or the university, you will know you are getting close due to the large tiger paws on the road. They are everywhere!!!
Home to basketball and concerts
The famous tiger paw
Tillman Hall
Death Valley
Death Valley's East End Zone
The famous rock
Start of main street
Best
Tracy :)
Note: Some information I used in discussing Central came from the Central Heritage Society.
Central is a small university town that was founded in the late 1870's and got it's name from a railroad line. The railroad line started in Atlanta and ended in Charlotte. Central was the middle point--so that's how the name came about. The Atlantic and Richmond Air-line Railroad Company decided to keep their business in Central.
In 1918, many citizens of Central lost their lives due to the influenza breakout and the crash of 1929 was hard on the town. Central lost two banks and the mill stocks hit a low. It did take time for the town to recover and today Central is still growing with so much to offer.
Central is home to Southern Wesleyan University.
Train on Main Street
Train on Main Street
Library At Southern Wesleyan University
Entrance to Southern WesleyanClemson is another university town that is rich in history. Clemson's first name was Calhoun named after John Calhoun who was the seventh Vice-President. Calhoun built his plantation(Fort Hill) in the area, but it was his son-in-law, Thomas Green Clemson who left the plantation to the state and Clemson College was founded (now Clemson University). Fort Hill is still on the University's property and is open to the public.
If you do have the chance to visit Clemson or the university, you will know you are getting close due to the large tiger paws on the road. They are everywhere!!!
Home to basketball and concerts
The famous tiger paw
Tillman Hall
Death Valley
Death Valley's East End Zone
The famous rock
Start of main streetBest
Tracy :)
Note: Some information I used in discussing Central came from the Central Heritage Society.
16 January 2010
Chick Springs
Chick Spring is located in Taylors, South Carolina which is about 20 minutes from my home. I never knew the history of Chick Springs until I started researching and learned at one time this area was home to one of the finest hotels of it's time.
Chick Springs motel was built in the mid 1800's and for some reason, the motel closed and became a hospital. The hospital closed in the early 1930's. Many people believe the springhouse that is still located on the land had the best mineral water and people would travel for miles to buy the water--some even thought the water had healing powers. There was also a bottle company in the area that produced ginger ale and water form the springhouse was used in making the ale.
Entrance to Motel
Springhouse and Gazebo
Gazebo
Springhouse
As I stood there taking pictures, I could hear the laughter and see children running and swimming in the pool. I could really picture in my mind how beautiful the area once was and wonder why people have let it go down over the years. Chick Springs Historical Society is trying to raise money to buy the land, but I feel with the economy this may be hard to do.
As you can tell by my pictures, the springhouse has no trespassing signs posted--I can never tell you how much I wanted to get close to see if water is still in the house, but......
If you would like to read more on Chick Springs and see rare pictures from the resort--please go to the web site I have posted below.
Best
Tracy :)
More Information: http://www.chicksprings.org/
Chick Springs motel was built in the mid 1800's and for some reason, the motel closed and became a hospital. The hospital closed in the early 1930's. Many people believe the springhouse that is still located on the land had the best mineral water and people would travel for miles to buy the water--some even thought the water had healing powers. There was also a bottle company in the area that produced ginger ale and water form the springhouse was used in making the ale.
Entrance to Motel
Springhouse and Gazebo
Gazebo
SpringhouseAs I stood there taking pictures, I could hear the laughter and see children running and swimming in the pool. I could really picture in my mind how beautiful the area once was and wonder why people have let it go down over the years. Chick Springs Historical Society is trying to raise money to buy the land, but I feel with the economy this may be hard to do.
As you can tell by my pictures, the springhouse has no trespassing signs posted--I can never tell you how much I wanted to get close to see if water is still in the house, but......
If you would like to read more on Chick Springs and see rare pictures from the resort--please go to the web site I have posted below.
Best
Tracy :)
More Information: http://www.chicksprings.org/
03 January 2010
Campbell's Cover Bridge
It's not often during the week my husband and I will have a day off together, but due to the holidays he had some time off after Christmas. I took advantage of the situation and asked him if we could visit Campbell's Cover Bridge and we were not disappointed.
The bridge is located in Gowensville, SC and the drive is breathtaking, because you have Glassy Mountain beside you the whole time while driving. We could see a little snow on the mountains the day we went to the bridge.
The bridge was built by Charles Willis in 1909 and named after Alexander Campbell who owned a grist mill in the area. The land the bridge is built on was own by Sylvia Pittman and in 2005 she sold part of the land to Greenville County hoping a picnic area would be built so others will enjoy the bridge just as she and her family had for so many years. Beaverdam Creek runs underneath the bridge and as you can tell by the pictures it's a beautiful area.
I have mix feelings over a picnic area being built--I think it will take from the bridge. I guess in time, we will see if the bridge is taken care of by visitors.
Best,
Tracy :)
The bridge is located in Gowensville, SC and the drive is breathtaking, because you have Glassy Mountain beside you the whole time while driving. We could see a little snow on the mountains the day we went to the bridge.
The bridge was built by Charles Willis in 1909 and named after Alexander Campbell who owned a grist mill in the area. The land the bridge is built on was own by Sylvia Pittman and in 2005 she sold part of the land to Greenville County hoping a picnic area would be built so others will enjoy the bridge just as she and her family had for so many years. Beaverdam Creek runs underneath the bridge and as you can tell by the pictures it's a beautiful area.
I have mix feelings over a picnic area being built--I think it will take from the bridge. I guess in time, we will see if the bridge is taken care of by visitors.
Best,
Tracy :)
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