Saturday was ‘boys day out’ so my grandson and I hit the road before 8:30 in the morning … (this post includes lots of pictures)
Our first destination was the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center for a little hiking … we started out down the Greenway Spur trail …
We picked up a hiking partner for a spell … but we were a bit too slow for him and eventually he sped off and left us …
This cool walkway and bridge mark the beginning of the Ivy Creek Greenway that runs to the Mall of Georgia area.
Here’s a map of the walk we took. Start at the Gwinnett EHC, walk down the Greenway Spur, then hit the Ivy Creek Greenway to the Mall of Georgia going under all the bridges in the I-85/Buford Drive interchange, and into the swamp. (The trail continues all the way to Gravel Springs Rd but we didn’t make it that far)
After 55 minutes of walking with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and after a short boardwalk through the swamp, we reversed course and headed back to the truck.
Then off to one of our favorite places to eat … Barbaritos Southwestern Grill for quesadillas, burritos, cheese dip with chips and lots of ice cold sweet tea … so good!
Next on the agenda: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. We both thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Afterwards I snapped this photo … I call it “The Lorax meets the Grinch” …
Then we made a quick stop at the Barnes & Noble in Athens. Looking for books 4 and 5 in the Wolves of the Beyond series by Kathryn Lasky of Guardians of Ga’Hoole fame. The good news … they had both books … the bad news … both are in hardcover. My grandson loves reading both these series.
Last stop before heading home, since it is Memorial Day, was this local memorial to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm/Desert Shield and the War on Terror. It was good to see the plaque on Arcade municipal property quoting John 15:13.
We had a really good day and I’m looking forward to the next ‘boys day out’.
Thank you Lord!
Bernie
You are a good man Bernie Webb. What a great day!
Remember what Kevin Queen said last week … what we see in the social media of others are basically press releases of people’s best moments … no doubt this is one of those moments for me. I wish they could all be that way as a father … as a grandfather. A good man … no, not really … but a man being redeemed, saved and blessed by God … absolutely! Thanks for stopping by, reading and commenting Jason … you are greatly appreciated brother!
Bernie
What a wonderful day! Your grandson is so lucky to have you to spend time and make memories which is the most previous gift in the world
We really had a lot of fun … you know as I have been fighting cancer I have come to realize that the best gifts I can give my family and friends is good memories … not dying memories but living memories. I agree with your conclusion wholeheartedly. Thanks for stopping by, reading and posting a comment.
Bernie
Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us. You have given your grandson the gift of your time and of getting to know his grandfather on so many levels. Nothing could be more precious than that.
By the way…you both look wonderful!
Thanks Anne … I am equally blessed by the precious moments with him. I am feeling real good … my energy level is read good … we walked about 3.5 miles in near 90 degree heat and he was the one wanting to rest … the Lord strengthens and sustains me beyond anything I can understand. I am so thankful!
Bernie