The Great Georgia Barnstorming Tour: Meet and Greet with Nola Jean

Posted by Will on April 28, 2011

This past weekend we took Nola down to Georgia for the first time. Actually, it was an extended weekend of firsts: first flight, first time meeting great-grandparents, friends, and family, first hotel stay (that was unplanned), first bath in a sink, first 90° day, etc.

We have so many photos to share that I am actually going to break down our trip in two to three posts. That means more photos for your viewing pleasure, less words I need to type.

So, presented below is a sampling of our time in Athens and Stone Mountain; Thomaston and Lawrenceville stops are to follow.

Two things I do want to note.

First, the closing photos are documenting the majority sampling of the tattoos on my Mom’s side of the family, the Fowlers. Now that David has finally joined the fray, all of the male cousins, that are of age, have ink. The lone female with decorative markings is Ian’s wife, Amanda. So, while there is not precedent for female cousins to have tattoos, Amanda might have the most outstanding one (see below) of the bunch.

Second, I was met with some refusal to reveal a handful of the bodily designs for the camera. Mostly it was because the unnamed parties didn’t want to cavort around shirtless. But, one of these individuals was David, someone who would go topless at the drop of a hat.

Times they are a-changing.

Nola meeting Cory for the first time.

Nola surrounded by all four of the Salley ladies.

Hayden is not quite sure about this one ...

Cory and David ... probably discussing the finer points of a vegan diet.

Brittany and Will's Reasons Why We Love the Grit: Exhibit A – Golden seared tofu smothered in cheese, yeast biscuits, and heavy duty yellow grits.

Brittany and Will's Reasons Why We Love the Grit: Exhibit B – A breakfast burrito bursting with black bean chili and tofu swimming in hot sauce, two heavenly yeast biscuits, home fries, and a side of rich yeast gravy.