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New Gallery Images

Beth — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:17:22 +0000

Not only have I been knee deep in a Kitchen Remodel, but due to the recession I’m now the only full time accountant at work. Grateful as I am to still be employed, I’m not enjoying the long hours. Longer hours means shorter sewing time. Instead of sewing I’ve been doing some maintenance on my website and learning Photoshop. My site is now utilizing WordPress instead of Blogger. I was reluctant to switch, but more options and the simplicity of WordPress won me over. Even though I still have a LOT to learn about Photoshop, I’m pretty proud of my pictures so far. Check out all of my images on my Gallery page, but here’s a sneak preview:

Laura Ashley Travel Bag

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Jekyll Island

Beth — Sun, 24 May 2009 10:36:00 +0000

This spring, my husband and I went to Jekyll Island, GA for a night. I haven’t spent too much time on the southern Atlantic coast, and was amazed at the scenery. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Trees in Historic Jekyll Island

While riding bikes we happened upon this guy.
My husband wanted to get closer, but I wanted him to keep his legs.

These trees are so big their branches touch the ground.
They are just perfect for climbing.

We stayed in the Historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel. It’s a reminder of the days gone by. Jekyll Island is a place where Morgan, Rockefeller and Vanderbuilt (just to name a few) spent their winter vacations. Of course, it has changed a bit and everyday people can afford to visit now.

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Charleston Tea Plantation

Beth — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:27:00 +0000

This spring my husband and I took a trip to Charleston, SC. We are both big tea drinkers and thought it would be a fun side trip to stop at America’s only working tea plantation.

Here is the “Green Giant” as they call it. It was built with parts from a cotton gin and a tobacco harvesting machine. Most tea is actually gathered by hand, but this allows the Charleston Tea Plantation to harvest their tea with only three field hands.

These are new tea plants cloned from the original plants brought to the island 100 years ago.

This is a picture of several tea bush rows.

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Historic Charleston

Beth — Sun, 03 May 2009 10:00:00 +0000

After visiting the tea plantation we went to historic downtown Charleston. The

town is so unique and very old. I thoroughly enjoyed wondering through the old

streets. Here are some pictures of our trip:

A gate entering an old graveyard

The graveyard

I thought this alleyway was really pretty. It must lead to a secret garden.

And of course here is the Cooper River with a
cruise ship about to leave harbor.

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