Weather: low 30 degrees, high 62 degrees, clear skies
Brrrr! It was cold when we got up this morning. We saw the first frost for the fall for us. Even colder weather is expected here about the middle of next week.
Once the weather warmed up a little, we decided to take a ride up to Ardmore. This little town spreads across the state line between Alabama and Tennessee, and is located in a beautiful rural area. The town has a population of about 3000 people, and seems to have a little growth going on. We drove around town, checking out what all was there. It looks like a town that would be good for raising a family.
When we left Ardmore, we headed northwest to Elkton, an even smaller town in Tennessee. There's not much in Elkton, so we didn't look around much while we were there.
The countryside around these little towns is mostly farming country, with rolling hills, pasture, and a few houses scattered around. With the fall colors, it was a nice ride.
By the time we left Elkton, both of us were getting a little tired. We have been busy the last few days, so we decided to go home for the rest of the day. Besides, I wanted to make sure I was home to watch the Florida versus Georgia college football game. More on that later.
Once we got home, I rested for about an hour. I still had some time before the football game started, so I decided to take a walk on the walking path that runs outside the RV park. This is one of the nicest walking paths that I have used. It starts in Elkmont, and used to go all the way to Pulaski, Tennessee, which was about 25 miles. Over time, the path has been trimmed back in length because of landowners' concerns. At this time, it is about ten miles long. At one time, the route was used as a railroad bed. When the railroad abandoned the roadway, the state built the walking path. Here's what it looks like.
The path is composed of crushed rock, and winds through the countryside and woods. Very nice. I did about three miles on it, and it was basically level and smooth.
By the time I returned home, it was almost time for the football game to start. Florida has been suffering through a three game losing streak, while Georgia had won their last three games. The score went back and forth with Georgia making a big push in the second half to tie the game in regulation play, 31 to 31. Florida kicked a field goal in overtime to win the game 34 to 31. Both teams played well, and it was one of those games where both teams deserved to win.
While I was watching the football game, Carolyn prepared spaghetti for supper. Good stuff!
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Chattanooga, Tennessee: Dynamo Of Dixie
Not all who wander are lost.
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