Part 3

Well we got to our 3rd stop this afternoon and I thought it would be right to fill in what mother and I have been doing since Saturday. Well for one I was in Tifton and for those that know about Tifton know that saying "you were in Tifton" means a whole lot. Tifton is a great place and I love it. Here is what went down...

On the way out of Waycross there is this billboard. Guess the family, that is right The Moore Family

The Rubersons: (left to right) Jonathan, Ethan (neighbor friend but practically family) Mary-Lou, and John.

Sister Susan Tucker, we stayed at her place in Tifton

Susan's cat that was "all over me"

Susan's dog, Lacy. Very quiet dog

The next few pictures are from Andersonville War Camp. I have tons of photos from this place but here are my favorite ones. It was so wild being at an actual location from the Civil War. Even more so that this was once a P.O.W. camp.

This is an actual caved in tunnel the Union Soldiers tried digging to escape Andersonville

"The Deadline." If I'm not mistaken the line between the wall and the small fence was the area that if you even put your hand past the fence the orders were to shoot to kill.

More angles of the "Deadline"

These cannons were angled to shoot at Andersonville in case of uproar, attempted escape, etc.

If I'm not mistaken this is where the Confederate Army would bring in new Union Prisoners. Kinda like the "last signs of humanity and welcome to Hell of Earth."

Providence Springs: During one day a bolt of lightening shot a spot in the camp up hill and this fresh water spring sprung up from it. My bets a miracle from God.

The bonnet from Mary Surratt. She was the first woman executed and hung. She was executed as a conspirator to President Lincoln's assassination.

In the P.O.W. Museum there is an exhibit called, "Capture." A video would play and it was set up so you walked in the dark from a bright room and your eyes were not used to the dark. Well the lights would flash and you would be looking at a wall covered in guns. No matter where you stood you had one pointing to you. It was very eerie. I have a better shot but I thought this one turned out the best, kinda scattered brained like.

An example of what digging tunnels in Andersonville looked like. Most the time they caved in or people would rat them out to the Confederates.

Andersonville Cemetary, just a glimps.

One of the Statues to remember the fallen soldiers in Andersonville, and other times of war. Most of the statues were dedicated to unknown soldiers.

Just a long road shot

Abandoned building, man these places have the best locations for photo shoots.

The Best people in Tifton. (From left to right back of me) Sammy Vickers, Helen Vickers, Donald Seaman, Nancy Seaman, Mom, Nathan Vickers, and Ryan Vickers. (Front Row) Me and Matt Seaman.

Just watching the volleyball game from the sidelines.

Nancy driving the grandchildren around the volleyball game.

Founder of Tifton's grave site.

We ate here in Tifton and had a Slaw Dog, Hard style french fries, and an ice cream cone

Head stone in Tifton

This building is reported to be built on top of a old, old "black cemetary." No business has been able to stay open.

More Tifton cemetery stuff

Cemetery Stuff

"Pinky" Durham, check him out via google. Great history

"Pinky's" grave

Can I just tell you who the best bishop is ever? You looking at him, former Bishop Flanders and his classy wife Sister Flanders, rockin awesome couple.

Sister Hebbard, "crazy cat lady from down the hill." That was her self given name.

Just a house in Tifton

The Nixons: Terry and Rudine Nixon

Fast becoming one of my favorite pictures ever taken

The Bohannons: (Left to Right) Jr, mom, Mike, J.A.B. (small child on Mike's lap), Donna, and Robert (Donna's brother).

Jr and J.A.B.

Well that is it for now. I have to get running we are heading out to the Pooler/Savannah area in a couple hours. I have tons more pictures but will putting up a slide show when I return. I have also managed to gather information in Tifton and Waycross regarding places of residence and the potential to have my photography work stationed out of South Georgia, but more on that later. Gotta run.

-Gawdun

Part 2

We arrived this afternoon in the land of Tifton, Ga. The last 3 days we were in Waycross/Blackshear. We did many a good things. Visited a number of people that I worked with and helped re-enter the church and a few that I introduced the church to. Also managed to escape the clutches of a LARGE MALE GATOR and not even drop my cell phone or camera in the swamp water, which turns out to be fresh water I could have drank if I had gotten lost. So sit back and look at my journey's via picture show.

PS: I am so sorry if any names are spelled wrong, I am just getting back into that "southern life" and love every moment of it.

Just some rain, mom was in control of my camera at this time.

The crazy Smith family...(left to right) Carter, my mom, me, Niki, Eric, Scotty and Brett

Another favorite family.. The Knowltons: Jason, Garrette, Jessica, Brady and in the front Duely. I'm not in this one due to me setting it up but the dog was only in this one so it works for the blog.

Griffin family. We stayed with them and they were the best. (left to right) Tricia, Kara, Kevis, Tate. I can't use enough words to tell y'all out there reading this how wonderful they all are.

I just loved this shot. See I guess I could be a funeral person and a photographer!

I finally got Heather her angel wings. Turns out they were well deserved. I have a cool story about Heather. Heck it may even include the story of 'POW! like popcorn.'

How we loved DeDe's Doughnuts

Oh so Y'all know how I HATE doughnuts? Well Charlie and Jason told us we had to check this place out and I can now tell you I eat doughnuts, however only from here.

Most amazing conversion part member that I was part of and to get the whole story you'll just have to ask. Let's just say Delbert is rockin!

This sits outside Delbert and Janice's house. I love there property. Charlie tells THE BEST story involving this land/house/castle of collections

We may not look to be that focused in this moment, but then again would you be if you had swarms of half dollar sized mosquitos and gnats flying all around? Didn't think so, and I am not lying about the size of the mosquitos.

Sister Gloria Gowen: Queen of Dry Humor and Sarcasm, trust me

The Passion Flower from Gloria's property.

This guy totally told my mom she had pretty eyes! I'm sure they would make the best swamp couple. LOL

Yup, them there are REAL lilly pads

We spotted the violent swamp creature known as huminous-car-vorus, (human eater) but we managed to escape.

Yeah that gator really wanted us to leave, he hissed and he was BIG!!

Just trotten down this plush/lush swamp

Read the sign

There is this killer dirt road that has the most amazing drive in Blackshear, last year there was Tobacco being farmed but this year is corn.

I freakn love these two and their family! They have twin girls who were at a VBS (Vacation Bible School for those who are behind the times and lame) and the triplets were sent to bed by this time. Let me just tell you that streaking is still the sport along with "hide in the computer cabinet" for the triplets. I don't know how Charlie and Jessica do it but they do it well!

Can it get better than this out west? Uh that would be a HECK NO!

This is a picture of downtown Waycross. I love how this whole time it has rained so far and the only other time I rode my missionary bike across this very intersection we were fleeing the rain storm. Good times.

Some confederate solder statue and his "big gun," I could be a better narrator but then again you think I'm gonna right down what the plaque says? Yeah I don't think so, maybe you should come visit to read it your self.

-Gawdun

Waiting in the Hotel So...TRIP PART 1

I don't plan on spending every waking moment blogging more like a quick moment every other day. Consider this a start to my trip. Currently I am waiting my turn to take a shower and watching Good Morning America. They just had this story of the first 10 year old girl that has breast cancer. So sad. Anyways here are a couple photos. The first two were taken the day before I left and I just thought they were great to add...

I decided that I too wanted to be part of this "swine flu hype" and wore a face mask in the Las Vegas airport. Got a few looks and such. But it doesn't beat the mom who had her, what I would guess 3 year old riding her suitcase as she pulled it. I wish I had a picture.

I decided during flight I wanted a picture from in the plane so I thought about the angle and since I wasn't next to the window this shot was the best choice.

Ok that is all for now. We are heading to get the rental car here in an hour and then off to Waycross we go!

-Gawdun

Tips in Case You Go To Prison

I have a great friend who years ago got mixed up in some bad things and now has to go to a federal prison.  I made them a list of info to keep on mind for when they go just to lighten their spirits and help them laugh a little.  I decided I would post it here.  Now my ideas were inspired from movies such as Con Air, Escape from Alcatraz, and TV shows such as Charlies Angels (the old school show) and Prison Break.  Enjoy!

1.  If they transport you via airplane I recommend not getting mixed up with the man with the mask.

2.  If they ask you to wear a fancy party dress, something fishy is up, I'm just saying.

3.  Tatooing the escape plan on different parts of your body will not work.  Just as the dummies behind that retarded show Prison Break.

4.  If you and 2 other ladies are chained together and running from gunfire, run zig zag pattern and into tall grass.

5.  Throwing gas on your trail will mix the search dogs up and confuse them so it should give you a few extra minutes lead.

6.  Take notes from Clint Eastwood, he portrayed the man who got out of Alcatraz.  Although they never found out if he survived.

and finally...

7.  When it comes to having guest, have them fly in by helicopter.  Look at the publicity it gave Martha.

-Gawdun

Angels & Demons..My Review

Today I had a chance to go and see Angels & Demons. The before the Da'Vince Code movie adaptation. I will be honest up front. Not in my top 10 movies for this years films I have seen. Don't get me wrong it was nice and pretty. I still haven't had a chance to read the book so hopefully I will enjoy it. Anyways.

The movie did have a great plot and far fetched caper story line and it was full of adventure just like the Da 'Vince Code, but not as much. I find symbolism and such very fascinating but this one didn't have as much as I figured it would. Tom Hanks did ok in his reprised role as Symbolism professor Robert Langdon. Here is the one of the issues I had with it. I don't know if Ron Howard (director) and Tom Hanks were inspired by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps or what but do we really need to see Tom wearing a speedo? Seriously?!?! Maybe the grandmas sitting next to me thought it was HOTT or something else but we really didn't need it.

I felt the movie could have been more historical fiction involved. The thought behind it was amazing but it just seemed like a far fetched story line. At least the Da 'Vince Code made you stop and think and make you keep thinking years later. (Just ask me on my theory regarding the blood line of Christ, I'm still talking about it!)

Now I will say that the CGI effects at the end were amazing! Not Star Trek amazing but just amazing. They did choose a wonderful actress named, Ayelet Zurer. Her part/acting/talent/beauty made things more tolerable. To end it off I will say I am always amazed at the talent and ability actors have when it comes to speaking with different dialects and such. I was very sucked in my the accents and language.

In the end I recommend to all the time of being entertained by Angels & Demons, you will be just that, entertained.

My personal review gives this movie a 3.75 stars. I just had to throw that in there.

-Gawdun

(please don't take this for gospel, I don't get paid to review I just give my scattered thoughts to those who will read)