2006 RV - Doug & Crystal

Georgia is one of America’s oldest and most interesting states. With a history as rich and varied as its people and geography, you are never far from discovering something exciting and new. The area was originally occupied by the native Creek and Cherokee Indians who had lived in the region for centuries. However, this changed in 1733, when Oglethorpe and other European settlers landed on what is now present-day Savannah. Soon thereafter, they colonized the area, looking to take advantage of the mild climate as well as the many abundant local resources.

Does he feel welcome or not? You tell me. Georgia isn't the only thing on his mind. And that is my wawter glass too!

Anyway the Atlanta area was originally inhabited by Cherokee and Creek Indians, and was named Standing Peachtree. In 1823, the area was opened to white settlement. It remained mostly forested until 1837, when the area was chosen as the southern "Terminus" of a railroad from Chattanooga. A local settlement called "Thrasherville" (near present-day Philips arena, home of the Atlanta Thrashers) was renamed "Terminus," and in 1843 the town was officially named "Marthasville," after the daughter of the governor of Georgia. The business community, however, was concerned that such a name wouldn't sell, and a new name, "Atlanta," was chosen in 1845 as much more marketable. Hence, from the start "Atlanta" began as a transportation hub and marketing center. The town was incorporated as the city of Atlanta in 1847, and by 1860 the population was 9,554.
This is my battle buddy (Donna) dating alllllllllllllllll the way back to 1981......Colorado Springs, CO. Donna and I also met up in Europe, I was in one location and she was in another....but we always manage to get together on the weekends. I remember my most favorite time with Donna and that is when we went to Austria??.....on a retreat. Relax Donna, I won't say anymore. It has been about 8 years....before now that I have seen Donna. Now she lives in the Atlanta, love you Donna.

Another good friend is Prudence, I haven't seen her since 1985/6....at Ft. Monmouth. Didn't get a chance to see her, but we did speak on the phone and are now emailing regularly, also hope to see her in TX this winter.