Meeting Wild Animals...at Pine Mountain and at t-Blog
We are relaxing for a couple of days in Pine Mountain, GA. The place is best known for Callaway Gardens, a beautiful attraction that we will take in tomorrow. I would have liked to stay at Callaway, but absolutely could not allow myself to spend over $200 per night, and do not think I could even if the money were plentiful. The area has several fine motels. In another life I would have chosen Day's Inn, since they've always proven to be clean and affordable. However a few years ago, in my opinion they managed to cheat my wife out of the price of a night of lodging. I called repeatedly and spoke with all manner of representatives, and was unable to convince anyone to refund my money. I promised them at that time that I would never stay at Day's Inn again and would seek to defer from them many thousands of dollars in business. They did not care. So this week I gladly subtract another $160 of would-be-business. And if my boycott continues with the same level of effect, I should have them on their knees sometime in the next millenia.
Our place of choice is the Fireside Inn. It's a nice, quaint, older lodge. There are 14 rooms, and the manager lives on premises. I found his website to be humorous. He is a nice guy with a quick smile, who purports to be owner, manager, desk clerk, custodian, maid, and the guy who will bring extra towels when asked. I have an affinity for the little guy who is trying to make a go with a small business. This place certainly fits the bill. So, should you come to Pine Mountain, my advice for good lodging is to drive right on past Day's Inn and pull into Fireside Inn. Ask Tom for the PastorDave Discount.
We spent the afternoon at the Wild Animal Safari. Basically you drive through what appears to be a third-world-environment. Along the way as you dodge piles and piles of animal stuff, various creatures come along to stand in front of your vehicle. And since you likely do not want to kill an emu, yak, antelope, or any other wild animal, you stop to allow him to poke his head into your car window for a treat. They stink, they slobber, and they are a lot of fun- I guess it is somewhat like a t-Blog reunion.
Speaking of a t-Blog/Animal Safari connection, what follows are some of the critters who came our way. So, as you peruse the photos, do you see any similarities to some of the personalities who frequent our blogging arena? Name the lazy alligator...preening peacock, etc!
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docsavage (
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04.08.08 (12:58 am)
I can have my associates burn down that particular Days Inn if you'd like -- just say the word!
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mimi (
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04.08.08 (3:28 am)
LOLOLOL! They stink, they slobber, and they are a lot of fun- I guess it is somewhat like a t-Blog reunion.LOLOLOL! I think "auntconi" should be the gentle, "brown-eyed, all-knowing" looking thingy! xoxoxo
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04.08.08 (6:08 am)
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I seriously considered a personal protest outside the premises, with homemade sign. They cheated me out of $60, but they are a hundred miles from home.
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04.08.08 (6:09 am)
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I'm not sure what it is. I think there is some sheep in the mix.
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04.08.08 (6:12 am)
The Allegator could be Surrogate, that is quick to defend his belief's.
The Steer reminds me not to play with A certain caped self centered blogger that's a little full of himself.
The Lamb would be the us that believe in Jesus.
The Peacock of course would be me.....loook at me, look at me.
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04.08.08 (6:15 am)
i understand the hotel troubles with getting money back when they over charge you.. i was working across the country with 3 other guys and we basically lived in a motel.. they tried to charge us an extra week.. the 4 of us (me being the smallest at 6 ft tall and 180lbs) had to actually go into the office before the guy decided he would like to give us the money back.(it was billed on the same credit card we used for gas and food, and most importantly, beer.. you dont mess with that.)
mob action. it works.
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04.08.08 (11:50 am)
I don't like the way many of you tbloggers are eyeing that sheep!
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04.08.08 (3:10 pm)
but where are the squirrels??
dont stay at a super 8 either... they dont change the sheets all the time (i worked desk for 2 years at one)
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04.08.08 (3:16 pm)
pg should be the peacock cause they remind me of pirates
fratalmom the sheep thingy cause she is always run ragged
the ox would be squirrely cause he's a big strong man
the gator reminds me of surrogate cause they take their time and are vicious on attack
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04.08.08 (3:26 pm)
Reply to: bipolarexpress
That's funny right there.
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04.08.08 (3:54 pm)
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They don't change the sheets? I sure hope this is a rumor, an urban legend. Surely your friend jests, or has an ax to grind? That is absolutely gross. Of course, I've seen the "Dateline" expose where they check out motel rooms with infrared lights to reveal the scum, urine, etc. left behind and never cleaned away. It is quite alarming, and will make you want to bring your own tent for any overnight stays.
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04.08.08 (3:57 pm)
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So, here we have 2 calls for surrogate as the gator. I think, indeed, he used to be a gator. Slow and harmless with deception, then quick to bite and pull you under. However, some woman has come along and tamed the guy. Now the old gator is just a harmless little puppy, seldom inflicting even a nibble. We miss the old gator-surrogate, don't we?
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04.08.08 (3:59 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
I have to admit the sheep was the cutest animal of the bunch. We made eye contact, but that was all. O.K. I admit, I gave him a treat. A doggy snack. That's all. Nothing wrong or unseemly about that.
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04.08.08 (4:02 pm)
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Most of the places where I have stayed include managers with unpronounceable names who conveniently feign to not understand when matters of financial discrepancy are brought up. "Overcharge? Sorry. Me no speak English. Have a good day." It's not worth the resultant ulcer.
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04.08.08 (4:07 pm)
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I think I like the friendlier version of Senior Surrogate. Only if we could bottle what ever his lady friend is using to tame the wild beast. We'd make a fortune :)
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04.08.08 (4:07 pm)
hmmm...a peacock? ok, guess I could live with that - although I wouldn't have chosen it for meself - I thought of SZ when I saw the ox too, and I guess I could agree with the other choices that folks have already made for the other pics - but the burning question I still have is, WHO is that in the background in the sheep pic ??????? :O
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04.08.08 (4:52 pm)
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when ever there are "quickies" and they dont destroy things.. all they do is remake the bed, clean the toilet and rerent it..
2 years super 8, 1 year park vista resort, 1 year cleaning in gatlinberg, 4 years andrew johnson inn
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04.08.08 (4:53 pm)
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but peacocks are prudie and they remind me of captain jack..
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04.08.08 (4:54 pm)
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lol.. i bet your wife would agree..hahaha i wont put my foot in my mouth ..i was about to type something else..rotfl
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surrogate (
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04.08.08 (5:23 pm)
I like that picture of you; the second one from the top.
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04.08.08 (5:34 pm)
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Ayye! True enough me heartie! LOL! ;)
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04.08.08 (6:22 pm)
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"WHO is that in the background in the sheep pic ??????? :O "
I belive it is another sheep ... do a double click on the photo and it enlarges to see a sheep walking away ... at least that is the way I see it!
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mimi (
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04.08.08 (7:35 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
you did it again! you so bad! lololol!!!
xoxo
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PirateGirl (
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04.09.08 (10:22 am)
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Yep - it is -
Guess my humour was a little tooo subtle on that comment LOL! ;)
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04.09.08 (10:28 am)
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duh! ~ I think I missed something, but that wouldn't be the first time! What's the saying; not the sharpest crayon in the box... something along those lines. oh well ~ enjoy your day!
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04.09.08 (10:38 am)
Reply to: auntconi
Hee-hee - you be tops in me book auntconi! ;)
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04.09.08 (11:53 am)
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Ok PD, if it makes you feel more comfortable, the sheets are changed. They simply do not bother to launder them.
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04.09.08 (12:03 pm)
When I double clicked to see the sheep thingy I saw some extra pictures. Chickens and a Zebra. Who are they?
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Cuz (
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04.09.08 (12:07 pm)
You have to double click and see a good view of the gators face. The old fella looks like he has a smirky slow-all knowing and devious smile on his face. There are times I think that look can belong to PD himself, sweet as he may be, he's always lying around to snap up a good debate. I do admit my first thought was Surrogate.
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04.09.08 (12:31 pm)
Reply to: mimi
What? They look like they're craving lamb chops! What else do you think I meant??
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mimi (
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04.09.08 (5:00 pm)
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oh, pardon me! i thought you were insinuating something else, but you know, we are all vegetarians here in tblog land, right! LOL! You are still so bad! xoxo
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bawdy (
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04.10.08 (12:59 pm)
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Of course we're vegetarians! *cough, cough* If it's true we are what we eat, I'd suspect as much anyway. Tbloggers range from nutty to downright fruity!
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mimi (
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04.10.08 (6:22 pm)
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and i am "tooty-fruity"! ; )
xoxo
