Pine Mountain

 March 16-17, 2026

FD Roosevelt State Park site 515

Pine Mountain, GA

Arrival here was quite nice but......Monday brought rain and dropping temperatures.... so chilling that my paws were frozen.  I may wear a fur coat, but my paws are rather unprotected. I had no idea how cold it was outside when I begged Dad to take me out.

  It was so cold that the rain actually took on the appearance of snow for a very short period of time as it fell through the air.

Momma decided, after running an errand with Dad to Autozone in nearby Lagrange to return the wrong part, that hibernation would be appropriate. The wet drizzle made those cold temperatures feel even colder and uncomfortable.

Tuesday was dry but still quite chilly.  Some of the group donned warm layers and headed out around the park

and to various places including downtown Pine Mountain to a history museum and cute shops, The Little White House Museum in Warm Springs.

Roosevelt's cane collection

Lunch break

and Calaway Gardens' raptor show and butterfly garden.  

Of course there is always a gift shop to visit

Dad decided a fire might be just what is needed to keep warm...but you have to dodge the smoke

A nice ending to a delightful day.

I'm Chloe

Travel day to Pine Mountain

 March 15, 2026

FD Roosevelt State Park site 515

Pine Mountain, Georgia

Today was an easy, just over 100 miles, travel day.  Although it was a bit more challenging for some.  When you find yourself attempting to make a sharp corner with your motor home with a tow car attached, you might find yourself holding up traffic while you unhook the tow vehicle to get out of the too tight spot.  But all ended well.  And everyone arrived safely.

The trip took us into Alabama

where we enjoyed some colorful azaleas in Eufaula 

and stately mansionsas we traveled hwy 431.

visitors center/campground registration

Our arrival gave us plenty of time to gather for some social time, sharing stories of our travel today while enjoying Blueberry Muffin Cake.

 
As evening drew near, we gathered once again around the campfire enjoying time with our Golden Triangle family among the pines.

I'm Chloe

Final day at Cotton Hill

March 14, 2026 

Cotton Hill cg site 57

Fort Gaines, GA

This is a very dangerous place to camp as the location is way too close to Donut King in Eufaula, just over the state border in Alabama.  Those donuts are so light and airy with a wonderful glaze that makes it nearly impossible to stop at just one.  This morning, when the early morning donut run was made, all the filled donuts had already been sold out.  It was a Saturday morning and the customers were lined up early at the sales counter.  But three boxes of delicious glazed donuts made their way to Cotton Hill to be shared by the gang.  What a treat!!

While in Eufaula the day before, Momma snapped a picture of the small bakery as they passed by on the way to purchase some fuel.

We all chuckled when we noticed the car next to the shop.

Today was catch up day.  Some caught up on laundry.  Some caught up on grocery shopping.  And some looked under to hood and attempted unsuccessfully to purchase an auto part.

The part purchased was supposed to be a heat sensor to address the coolant light indicator appearing on the dash.  The actual part Dad was given is an exhaust sensor.  What????  So Dad called and was told 'I'll get right back with you'.  When that didn't happen, he called back and discovered that the employee had left for the day.  So much for customer service! 

Dinner was cooked over the open flame tonight with some using pie irons while others made use of the grill.

Tomorrow we will be packing up and leaving our beautiful water view sites, heading for Pine Mountain.

We have certainly enjoyed our stay at Cotton Hill

...and I'm sure we'll be returning.

I'm Chloe

Touring Fendall Hall

 March 13,2026

Cotton Hill site 57

Fort Gaines, Al

Momma, there is no need to rush out of bed this morning.  It is really 47 degrees out this morning.  Dad and I just returned from our morning walk and my paws can verify that it is definitely a chilly morning!  But the sun will be shining soon and it will probably warm up at least into the 60's.  By the time you head out for your tour of Fendall Hall in Eufaula this afternoon, it should be comfortable for a spring day.

 

Those are some nice pictures of Fendall Hall, a striking 1860 Italianate Mansion restored to reflect the 1880-1916 period.

Check out the marble floors in the entry hall.

And did you happen to notice the hand painted murals on the wall in the picture above?

The chandeliers and ceiling medallions were awesome.

I can't even begin to imagine attempting to clean those lights back in the day when they were lit by oil instead of the modernized version hanging today.

the ceiling moldings were carved

seating for twelve

What an interesting tour....and a good looking tour group!

Fendall Hall is located in Eufaula, Alabama which means the group traveled from the campground on Eastern Time to attend a tour on Central Time.  Then the group proceeded to Michelle's Restaurant for a 5 o'clock reservation on Eastern Time.

Michelle's offers southern style food with a seafood buffet .... all you can eat.  

And the meal was finished off with peach cobbler topped with ice cream

No doggy bag was brought home to share with me.  How will I every know if I like southern cooking?

I'm Chloe