Atlanta VJers get together

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I just thought I would share this here for those Canadians who are in and around Atlanta, GA. We have had a few get-to-gethers in the past - most recently at Unicoi State Park near where Karen and Joel live - and are going to have another one in September - south of the City this time - for anyone who is interested in attending. Here is a link to the actual thread:

http://www.visajourn...nta-area-vjers/

The response so far is excellent and the venue is one that allows for a good sized turn-out. We are meeting on Saturday, September 18th from 12 to 3 for a pot-luck type of lunch. The 12-3 is kind of determined by our meeting site - a very unique and wonderful site called "Noah's Ark" in Locust Grove, GA, just off of I-75 about 30 miles south of Atlanta. http://www.noahs-ark.org/ . The site is home to many abused and rescued animals - lions, tigers, bears, llamas, primates, etc. - that have been given forever homes after being rescued from travelling zoos, circuses, and private owners who did not look after them. They are set up in environments in a natural setting that is open to the public for visiting. They also offer a children's home for abused children who learn how to care and nurture others by helping with the animals. The site is open by donation only and there is a lovely picnic area available right by the main entrance. The site is only open from 12 to 3 - although there were still people strolling around at 3:30 when we were last there - but that would be time for lunch and for pleasant strolling and visiting with each other. We can continue to another venue for those who would like to visit longer and of course, Tanger's Outlet Mall is right up the road from there so if anyone wanted to they could combine the lunch with a shopping visit.

The caveat is that the site may not be open if the weather is bad, so the fall back plan if it is raining is to meet at Ryan's Restaurant in Stockbridge which is a few exits north of Locust Grove. It is easily accessible at Highway 138 exit off of I-75. http://hosted.where2...fets/ryans.html (first entry). The food is buffet style, very reasonably priced and in a nice environment. They have space for larger groups so if it appears this will be the likely venue, I will let them know prior to the day so they are prepared.

Anyway, I just thought I would let those of you who may not venture out into the other forums very often know that this is coming up, and that you are very welcome to join us. It will be a pot-luck/picnic type of event, very informal, very family friendly and just a nice time to get to meet/visit with one another in pleasant surroundings.

Edited August 15, 2010 by Kathryn41