The OAHRS Trip to Tallahassee - May 14 & 15, 2005
By George Williamson
Several members and guests of Orlando Area Historical Rose Society went on a weekend visit with our rosy friends in Tallahassee, FL and Bainbridge, GA on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, 2005.
We met at the home of Larry & Elaine Jimmerson, in Apopka and traveled by bus to Goodwood Plantation in Tallahassee. To break up the monotony of our trip and to inject some humor in the trip, Larry presented us with some of his humor. (It is believed that his wife, Elaine, was involved too by having all his jokes photocopied and distributed to us - since we were trapped on the bus!)
Larry Jimmerson spreading a bit of humor with everyone on bus.
After being greeted by Bill Kerber, Director of the Goodwood Plantation and Museum, we were treated to a box lunch garden party in a shaded area to the rear of the main house. Following the lunch, Bill gave us a tour of the gardens and buildings.
Goodwood Plantation is a former cotton and corn plantation, circa 1840, that once encompassed over 2,400 acres. Today the remaining sixteen-acre compound is run by a public charity and affords visitors the opportunity to glimpse into the private past of wealthy Southern aristocracy. The grounds consist of a massive main house, a roller skating rink, a rough house, stables, greenhouse, numerous cottages, formal and informal gardens, and a reflecting pool.
One of "the gang" (Jean Weber??) standing near Red Hatter Elaine Jimmerson,
perhaps wondering … where's the food?
perhaps wondering … where's the food?
The Honeymooners deciding on where to sit
just in case there is some food served.
just in case there is some food served.
Evidently, some of “the gang” found the food!!
"Is this where they filmed the movie, Swamp Thing?"
"Over here, over here!!
We found the path to Lovers Lane!"
We found the path to Lovers Lane!"
"Wheweee … this can be a tiring adventure.
Time out for some cold water, sitting, socializing and rose talk!"
Time out for some cold water, sitting, socializing and rose talk!"
"We're always willing to listen!"