NE

The northeastern octant of my map covers Granville, Vance and Warren counties and Interstate 85 runs up through the middle of it.  This octant spans from Buggs Island lake to Roanoke Rapids lake which includes all of the Kerr reservoir and all of lake Gaston.

Warrenton
 
May 10th, 2008
 
We start at the Visitor Center
Preaching at the Courthouse
Lunch at the Hardware Store
Oldest house in Warrenton
The people of Warrenton were extremely warm and friendly.
Proud owner tells of her house
Home of Braxton Bragg, one of two Confederate Generals
The Ivy B&B
Purefoy House
At the Hardware Store we were invited for a tour of Lake of the Woods Plantation.
Our guide
Uncle Sol's cabin in the back
Our own private tour
We were impressed and thankful to have seen this wonderful restoration.
NC Wedding and Events Location: Lake O The Woods Plantation, North Carolina
Interior of Summer Kitchen
The aromas in the Kitchen brought back ancient memories.
Old Wake Forest
 
March 10th, 2007
 
We meet at "The Corner" but the ice cream shop is closed.
Jeannie with her dog Pepsi on The Corner
Walkin' on Main Street
Small Victorian gem
The Mikas with Miniature poodle Pippin and Jeanne with Pepsi
Touring the campus
I think our group is going to sink this gazebo.
la Margarita
Edenton, NC "The South's Prettiest Small Town"
 
Dec. 1st
Nice lunches; good salads; sandwiches; wines at Cheros Market Cafe & Catering Co. on Water St.
Choppy water
Wandering the street before dinner
Linda and I were the Merlot couple and Earl and Nancy were the Horni-Pinot couple.
Dec. 2nd
 
 
 
Barker House Museum and Bookstore
Exquisite view from the upstairs porch
1767 Chowan County Courthouse
Boardwalk on St. Anne's River
Abbie-Stuart relaxing in the Edenton Cotton Mill Village
Lovely restoration of a mill cottage now a vacation home.
Mistletoe tree has just that effect on Nancy and Earl.
Cupola House
Mary's picture of Abbie-Stuart, Bill and Ted with teapot
Learn about the Edenton Teapot Party and history.
Merchants Mill Pond
 
After lunch at Cheros we drive to Merchants Mill Pond for our hike.
Maybe 2 miles
Baldcypress swamp
Earl, Nancy and Jane
Keeping up spirits in the dismal swamp
Abbie-Stuart's picture of Moss Man
Mary's picture of Moss Man
Waitress at Kristy's takes a hand-held available light shot of our group.
Oxford, NC
Sept. 16th, 2006
The Morrisville Ale & Trail Association finally got to tour Oxford, a gem in Granville county.  This old town, once a successful tobacco economy, now attracts commuters from Raleigh to repaint its 100+ year old homes.
Sentinel of the CSA
We meet in front of the library.
Granville County Courthouse
Stately old manse in need of paint.
Many...
stately...
homes
A resident beckons Linda and Thomas to...
Colonel Gregory's house.
He loves his house.
Gazebos on each corner of the porch
Jane browses with nose to glass.
We find the local eatery.
Orpheum movie house now law office
Wake Forest
May 7th, 2005
It's been many years since we visited the Ice Cream Parlor last.
Touring the Historic Area
Mary and her friend Elaine join us.
Almost as if Earl arranged it,  a friendly resident shows us her roses.
10:54 am
She fed her koi for us.
What a lovely Victorian!
Entering the campus of the Southern Baptist College.

Furthermore, it was fair day in Wake Forest!
11:25 am
Foxy Lady sits on the player piano and dangles her legs.
Local Talent
Wake Forest sure has changed, for the better.
Penny's Bend, Eno River
Aug. 3rd, 2002

Leslie arrives in the latest eco-car and greets Marsha from the Eno River Association.

Forging into deepest tick and poison ivy country

...in search of Dr. Livingston, I presume

Linda and Nancy chatting at the Eno

Well deserved rest at the overlook
Richmond, VA
April 13-15th, 2001
Easter Parade in Richmond
Friends

Museum visit

On the left we have a triptych of the trip to Richmond contributed by Marv Axelrod.  Nice artwork, Marv.
Zoo Fauna in Wake Forest
Oct. 2nd
Our gang at ZooFauna
Feeding the eager goat
Stuart had no idea that he was going to get the 1 gallon margarita!
Zoo Fauna nearly destroyed in '98 but is a great resource for teachers in  Raleigh.  We ate at Toreros at Horton and Guess Roads.
Stagville Reenactment and Penny's Bend
Feb. 6th, 1999
Colonials setting up camp
Explaining the musket
Gang on outcrop at Penny's Bend
Durham Co. Archaeology & Historic Preservation
Penny's Bend - Hepatica in February
Merchants Mill Pond State Park
Nov. 8th 1997
Ken Pugh inspecting the cypress knees
Linda walking the boardwalk over the swamp
Trees hung with Spanish Moss
Read more about our camping trip
Phone number of Merchants Mill State Park