Fort Frederica & The War of Jenkins' Ear #Georgia

 A Quality Time Wandering

Fort Frederica & The War of Jenkins' Ear (known as Guerra del Asiento in Spain)

 Fort St. Simons (see above map) is located at the southern end of St. Simons Island. The fort stood at the site of today's St. Simons Lighthouse  A cannon aims out over St. Simons Sound to commemorate the site.

I had never heard of this particular war…. “The 1742 Invasion of Georgia was a military campaign by Spanish forces, based in Florida, which attempted to seize and occupy disputed territory held by the British colony of Georgia. The campaign was part of a larger conflict which became known as the War of Jenkins' Ear.”

Located on the interior coast of Georgia's St.
Simons Island, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the remains of one of the most impressive British settlements ever carved from the American forests.

Behind the cemetery and through those woods you have what is left of the “Old Military Road”

Useful Links: Battle of Gully Hole Creek & Battle of Bloody Marsh 

Have a great day and keep both your ears on your head…

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I know you have been waiting for this:::

Q: What do you call 10 blondes standing ear to ear?
A: A wind tunnel.

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Linda and I rank Fort Frederica Five stars out of Five.. key Words: Historic, Peaceful, Hidden Gem ………………………………………………………………………………….

The Word Of The Day “Silence” at My Quality Time

“Let us do as the prophet says: "I will take heed of my ways, that I offend not with my tongue. I have set a guard to my mouth. I was dumb and was humbled, and kept silence even from good words." Here the prophet teaches us that if we should at times, for the love of silence, refrain from good talk, we should with more reason still, for fear of sin's punishment, eschew all evil talk. On account of the great value of silence, therefore, let leave to speak be seldom granted to observant disciples, even though it be for good, holy, and edifying conversations; for it is written: "In much speaking you shall not escape sin" and elsewhere: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." It becomes the master to speak and to teach; but it befits the disciple to be silent and to listen. If anything be asked of the superior, therefore, let it be sought with all humility and respectful submission. But as for buffoonery and talk that is vain and stirs laughter, we condemn such things everywhere with a perpetual ban, and forbid the disciple to open his mouth for such conversation.
--Rule of St. Benedict, ch. 6, "On Silence"

Have a GREAT day….

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The Word Of The Day “Silence” Photos:: St. Simons Island

Funny Monday at My Quality Time…

Dignity & Quality Time

There’s something to be said about Dignity.

DECISIONS BECOME TOUGHER TO MAKE AS YOU GET OLDER...

I have informed my family that

I will not be able to afford an expensive

nursing home. Therefore, I have moved

to South America so that I can spend my

final years enjoying life and dying with Dignity.

Meet Dignity… She is the gal on the left at the front of the line… We met online

To see more of Dignity CLICK

Well I guess I spent to much time in the sun but what a visit... Hope you have a great day….

  Dignity & Quality Time

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Just A Tomato Joke..

Pooh got a pepper not a tomato…

A small boy was looking at the red ripe tomatoes growing in the farmer's garden. "I'll give you my two pennies for that tomato," said the boy pointing to a beautiful, large, ripe fruit hanging on the vine.
"No," said the farmer, "I get a dime for a tomato like that one."
The small boy pointed to a smaller green one, "Will you take two pennies for that one?"
"Yes," replied the farmer, "I'll give you that one for two cents."
"OK," said the lad, sealing the deal by putting the coins in the farmer's hand, "I'll pick it up in about a week."

Have a great day…

A Quality Time Day….

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Just A Tomato Joke..

The HOT ROD Power Tour On Main Street LANCASTER,OHIO

A Quality time “HOT ROD” post from Lancaster,Ohio…..

This seven-day, seven-city tour will travel over 1,500 miles thru 7 states, motoring from Concord, NC to Wisconsin Dells, WI. The event will attract over 4,500 cars, grab the attention of over 75,000 spectators, Read More

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” ― Mark Twain

“SPECTATORS ARE FREE”

“The Americans have found the healing of God in a variety of things, the most pleasant of which is probably automobile drives.” ― William Saroyan

“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” from Jack Kerouac

Main Street Lancaster,Ohio:: Art & Clay on Main

Back Roads and Rural Routes:: When I was new to driving, one of my favorite things to do was to try and get lost. I would drive for hours and go places I had never been before. I explored back roads that I never knew existed, and these are things I still do today.(Can you say Garmin LOL)

General Sherman a native of Lancaster,Ohio watches the Hot Rods go by…

“Being road trip wise is all about being in the flow. We know we’re in the flow when we feel an undeniable rightness about our experience. Without effort, everything finds its proper place. Without planning, our day proceeds with perfect timing. Every moment of our experience happens with miraculous serendipity.” READ MORE

“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” ― Mark Twain

Some enthusiasts had “ring side” seats as they ate lunch at the Four Reasons Bakery & Deli Lancaster,Ohio

Cop: "Sister, this is a 65 MPH highway -- why are you going so slow?" Sister: "Sir, I saw a lot of signs that said 33 and 37, not 65."

This is the 20th anniversary of the hot rod tour, and each year, a different route is selected. The main objective is to stay off the freeways and stick to two-lane roads because it makes the drive more exciting, especially when people know the hot rods are coming.

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

“Sometimes, I'm driving along in my car, and a song from my high-school years comes on the radio: Springsteen's 'Thunder Road.' Just the opening few chords make me want to roll down the window and let the wind blow back my hair.” Dani Shapiro

Joe Todd reporting from the “SQUARE” downtown Lancaster,Ohio. Thanks for stopping by…

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A Quality time “HOT ROD” post from Lancaster,Ohio…..