Let’s Go Fishing
When we are not camping we enjoy fishing with our kids and grandkids. They tournament fish and we like to go and take pictures. Here is a drone video of the blast off for a night tournament at Lake Wedowee in Alabama. It started at 4pm on 8/16/25 so there was plenty of light to take shots from the drone.
The link to their fishing club website is http://www.bremenbassanglers.net. You can also search for bremenbassanglers on both Facebook and Instagram.
We usually make it down to a restaurant in Darian, Georgia, called Skippers in February each year. Here are a couple of pics of us at Skippers.
2 Rivers RV Park Benton Tennessee
Where the Ocoee joins the Hiawassee River
397 Dentville Rd, Benton, Tennessee 37307
Now for my drone footage of the campground. Remember I am just a beginner with the drone. We took 12 folks up to raft the Hiawassee. The Williamsons and Demkowskis from Bremen and the Martins from Talking Rock. Getting to be a yearly trip. We stayed in site X and it was super.
One thing you want to do while here is float the Hiawasse River. The Hiawassee Outfitters are located in Reliance, Tn. Check out this review on You Tube. It’s not us but they are having fun
The Virginia Creeper Bike Trail
17.5 miles downhill from Whitetop to Damascus Va
Living Waters Europe Coming to Bremen, Georgia Oct 30th, 2024
For the first time on the East Coast of the US, Living Waters Europe will teach a 3-4 day academy. Go to ACADEMY to register. Class size will be limited. Register now.
Living Waters East Coast Ambassador’s Academy
Coming October 30-November 2, 2024
This academy starts on Wednesday October 30 and ends on Saturday November 2nd 20024. If you have a passion to share the gospel, this could be a Destination trip for you. There is a Yogi Bear campground 4.8 miles from Bremen Georgia that you would enjoy while you attend the academy. The link to this Jellystone campground is https://g.co/kgs/79GtGwV
Use this link to get more information and to reach the website where you can register to attend this academy.
Biking through Whitetail Ridge COE
What I’m not telling you is that I have to get Cheryl well before we go to Damascus, Va., to ride the Virginia Creeper trail. I need her to peddle and keep the back end of that tandem bike close to the front end! So I keep pushing her to get well!!! Time is running out!
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Petersburg COE
Near Augusta Georgia
We bought the 32RS in Heflin at GARV and give them high marks for customer satisfaction. We found a few minor issues that Matt took care of pronto. Plumbing leaks, defective GFCI outlet, coax issues, etc. After the first trip to Petersburg COE all of these issues were discovered and fixed. Thanks GARV. Love the auto level feature!
The wind and white capping lasted for about three days. Reminded me of conditions I have seen on Lake Eufaula, a north-south lake. This was on an east west portion of Strom Thurmond (better know as Clark’s Hill Lake).
Jekyll Island Campground 2024
What’s new this year
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The Iconic JI sign is gone! No longer welcoming you to the JI Causeway. They replaced it once but after that one came down they just gave up! I miss it!
I found out tonight, 3/24/24), the reason the amphitheater was closed in 1985 was because the mosquitoes were eating people alive!!!! His family had a house on Jekyll from the late 60s until recently and he actually attended performances in this amphitheater.
At the pier on Jekyll Island we ran into a bunch of bikers with BRAG. They were doing a section of the ride across Georgia. The bus was cool.
Who Let the Dawgs Out/ Pine Lake Campground
Pine Lake Campground is the closest campground to Athens and the University of Georgia. Open year-round and offers full hook-up RV sites, and cabin rental. They invite you to experience their campground, which reflects the spirit of camping and provides a wide variety of amenities to meet the needs of their guests. They offer large, shady, level campsites and a peaceful, natural setting.
There are spacious bathhouses, free WiFi hot spots, on-site laundry facilities, fishing dock, wildlife viewing, and more. They strive to make your camping experience as pleasant as possible. I know you’ll love this campground as much as I do.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday and Sunday On Call. Please leave a voicemail and they will return your call as soon as possible.
Call the office at 706-769-5486 for reservations.
Now on to the reason for this Destination trip…to find as many Dawg Statues as we could in one day and take our picture with the Dawgs.
Dozens of larger-than-life bulldog statues stand guard throughout Athens, GA, a public art display that is fun for all ages. Whether you are a fan of public art, a die-hard UGA Bulldog, a kid or a kid at heart, you’ll enjoy seeking out these statues while you are in Athens, Georgia.
The “We Let the Dawgs Out” public art exhibit, first installed by the Athens-Oconee Junior Women’s Club in 2003, is perhaps the most visible statement of Athens’ multiple personalities, bringing together our college town’s creative energy, artistic flair, and UGA Bulldog loyalty. The original three-dozen statues were painted by prominent local artists including Stan Mullins, Peter Loose, and Chris Wyrick, with an eye towards color, humor, and local flavor. The official project ended in 2010 when the statues were auctioned off by the Club, generating $25,000, which was donated to AIDS Athens. However, many of the original statues remain on display throughout Athens and are accompanied by a new generation of bulldog statues.
The Athens GA bulldog statues are made of fiberglass and stand four feet high (exact dimensions are 70″ x 33″ x 44″).
Spend any time walking around Athens and you’re bound to see happy visitors of all ages marveling over the bulldogs and taking their picture. These bulldog statues are the original Selfie Spots in Athens!
CHASE THE DAWG…This dawg exhibits the melting pot that is America. With the American flag and children of different races on his body, Chase shows how proud he is to be an American at Memorial Park on Gran Ellen Drive. Artists: Krista Dean and students of Chase Street Elementary
So, take a look below at our wonderful Athens bulldog statues and set out on your visit to find ’em all! Check out the Facebook page for the Athens Bulldog Statues
Terrell Archie Jackson…
This dawg, located inside of the UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions, welcomes future students to the University of Georgia.
Flower Power…
The Blue Dawg of Happiness, 997 South Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30601. A play on the bluebird of happiness, Maggie Hunter and students of Athens Montessori School worked together to create this iconic dawg.
Dr C.I. Dawg, 698 South Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30601, This glasses-wearing dawg was made for Five Points Eye Care Center by artist (and optometrist) Nadine Forche and Amye Donahoo.
Terrell Archie Jackson, 210 S. Jackson St, Athens, Ga
This dawg, located inside of the UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions, welcomes future students to the University of Georgia.
Dawg Walker, 298 S. Hull St, Athens, GA. A tribute to Herschel Walker, artist Chris Wyrick’s dawg has a list of the UGA legend’s accomplishments covering its body.
Foot Palace Dawg, 196 Alps Rd, Athens, Ga. Located in the Beechwood Shopping Plaza (brings back memories of going to the theatre here back in 1966)
Clover, 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA
Owen and Terry visit Clover, created byAndrea Davidson and Erin McLachlan , this lucky dawg, is dedicated to Georgia 4-H camps.
Game Dawg, 1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA. (Cheryl and Owen)
Painted by artist Brent Chitwood, you can find anything and everything having to do with Georgia Football on this school-spirited dawg’s body.
Dollar Dawg, 2636 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA 30601, Artist Nick Helton created this colonial, wig-wearing dawg that sits outside Robins Federal Credit Union.
Jekyll Island, Ga…Revisit
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Don’t worry about this being a long video that makes you watch stuff you are not interested in seeing. I have divided this video up into separate videos so that you can look at the portions you actually do want to see. Watch the Intro first and then choose the segment you want to view. Enjoy!
- Hutto Farm
- Out and About on Jekyll Island 2023
- Three Oaks Farm Trail Ride on Beach
- Superbowl Party 2023 on Jekyll Island
- Cumberland Island
The trip to Jekyll is a yearly February trip, and this year there are five sections: Hutto Farm, Out and About on Jekyll Island, Three Oaks Farm Trail Ride, Superbowl Party 2023, and Cumberland Island.
Bremen Bass Anglers 2025
This past Saturday was the last tournament of the 2025 season. This was the Classic and open to all members of the club. Below is some video footage of the event.
Next season the BBA club will reform and become the American Team Fishing trail, better known as the ATF. With larger payouts of guaranteed $5000 per tournament, more boats (50-100 boats expected…maybe more), more anglers (100-200 expected), and a more professional tournament management system where anglers can register online at https://atf.profishingtournaments.com , you can get on board now if you register early.
The new logo for American Team Fishing
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