Spanish Moss

This place is so green - I believe verdant is the word. We played a beautiful golf course yesterday; perhaps the most picturesque I have ever seen. Spanish moss hanging from the trees. Lots of ponds and little streams. Saw gators, turtles, and many species of birds - herons, egrets, and even an Ahinga or Snakebird. When it swims the only thing you see is it's snake-like head and neck - kinda Loch Ness monster like.

The golf course was also terribly difficult and I did not play well.

Last night we had an excellent supper at a place called Sage. Best meal I've had on this trip. Braised beef with yummy mashed taters and green beans. And then an outstanding berry creme for dessert.

I believe we're going to drive to Savannah today for a little sightseeing. Apparently Sherman forgot to burn Savannah and there are lots of ante-bellum structures. Should be fun.

The dust continues to settle on the election. Pretty good news in lots of places - except Alaska, of course. The Oregon Senate race has now been decided in favour of Mr. Merkley so the Democrats majority is now 57 - or 56 if the caucus decides to give Joe Lieberman the heave-ho.

And, in the human interest section, I see that G W's dog, Barney, bit a Reuters reporter.

Have a great weekend everyone.