Loop Circle Outside of Greenville

In Meriwether County off of the Roosevelt Highway there is a small stretch of road called Loop Circle. On it is a cool old bridge that I was slightly nervous to drive across. Neat area, great for pictures.

Callaway Gardens

Callaway Gardens Lake

Wagoneer Instrument Cluster

I have nearly put 10,000 miles on this Jeep since I have owned it...

North Georgia Country Side

In The Adventures Of R. Wright: Photographer!

On this episode of The Adventures of R. Wright: Photographer, our valiant hero is on an expedition deep in the heart of a Florida swap. Encountering wild and territorial alligators, will he make it out alive and still take the perfect shot?! 

Stay tuned to find out....

Has It Really Been A Week?!?

Yes, it's been over a week since my last post here. But never fear my loyal readers, I am still alive! I have been hard at work every evening working on my roof rack for my Wagoneer. I am building it out of 3/4 and 1/2 EMT, conduit. I have seen the idea all over Jeep forums, and not wanting to shell out around five hundred bucks for a roof rack for my Jeep, I decided to try my hand at building one. It's coming out pretty nice, and strong. I have read a lot of people saying that EMT is too weak, but I think it's just fine. Especially for my use, I don't plan on putting anything stupid heavy on top of my Jeep anyway!

Anyway, no pictures of that yet, it's still a work in progress. I only get an hour each night to work on it, after Julia goes to sleep.

Well. . . lets get to the pictures. (From the archives!)

The beautiful Flint River! I haven't been down there in ages it seems!

Weird bug.

Driving from Augusta, Georgia to Columbus, Georgia in the Wagoneer. This is the first drive. That was a 250 mile drive in a new old Jeep. Wow! I am so thankful nothing "eventful" happened, thinking back on it.

Enjoying my Wagoneer for the first time.

Old Industrial Buildings

Around Columbus.

I love all these old buildings around Columbus. Old mills and industrial buildings. All of them are either getting turned into high priced loft apartments or burning down and the ones that remain simply get torn down.

I love these buildings. They tell the story of Columbus's rich textile past. And that is disappearing so fast.

Lilly Presented in Black And White

After the rain. . .

Smokin' Chicken

Chicken season and ready to be put on the grill. I used a fajita seasoning along with oregano. May not sound like it, but it was a delicious combination!

On the grill...

Smokin'.

Unfortunately I do not have any pictures of the finished product, but as you can imagine it was tasty!

More Of Elkmont

Steps that now lead no where.

Above and all below. . . the coolest Elkmont building standing.

In my opinion at least.

Must have been like a country club or something. Check out that massive fireplace above!

The first time I was up there and saw all these buildings, this one was not boarded up. I wish I had ventured inside the first time around, but all the "No Trespassing" signs deterred me. Mainly because they were Government no trespassing signs! Anyway, I know that the Elkmont hotel was destroyed several years back, so I am not sure exactly what this building was, but if anyone knows - let me know! And I am more than anxious to learn more of Elkmont's history. 

Old Fence

Overlooking Atlanta.

Puff And Lilly

There's A Wagoneer In My Shed!

I test fitted the Wagoneer in the shed, just to see if it would fit. I did the clutch job on my 300zx in here, but needless to say I had a lot more room! I was going to replace the rear brake shoes in the shed, so I could have a concrete floor to jack the Waggy up on, but there is just no room.

However, sometime soon I will be bringing home a Full Size Cherokee Chief project that I am buying from my buddy Rick of Country Boy's Antiques and Collectibles. (Check Country Boy's out! Plenty of cool items, good buys and great people!) Anyway, now I know that I will be able to stash the Cherokee in here when I am not working on it, to keep it safe and cozy... ...and also I'm told the city doesn't like you having non-running cars in your yard. For some reason. I may have to do some minor arranging in there though. . .

Shed art!

Rapids Road Bridge

Down a dirt road in Waverly Hall, there used to be another dirt road that was open to the public up until the late 1980's - 1990's. This dirt road was dubbed "The Rapids Road" by my uncles Walter and Brian. Walter and Brian used to take weekend trips down here and hang out by the water with their uncle Ken and cousin Little George. Unfortunately this area was closed off long before I was ever able to go down and enjoy it. However, I had heard lots about the area and the old iron bridge down it. I have always wanted to see it.

Well, out adventuring yesterday I found the now gated dirt road was open. I decided to go down the road a little ways. I was met by a very friendly man on a four wheeler who informed me that it was now a private road. We talked briefly and I told him that I only wished to photograph the bridge down the road. He granted me permission and I got to experience something I had always felt I missed!  

Looking at these pictures, it's hard to believe that around 20 years ago Walt, Brian, Ken and Little George used to drive across this bridge in Ken's old 1965 Chevrolet C10.

The fellow explained to me that this land was a public road, but the bridge was condemned by the county. Mead already owned the surrounding land, so they just took that road over and the hunting club that he was a member of manages it and all the property around it.



The Rapids Road. Note the stream crossing the road, very cool!