I will be going up a few days early and taking hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, plates, plastic ware, napkins. a table and chairs.
There is a picnic table in the pavilion.
Please bring chairs and your own drinks.
Fishing Poles if you want to go fishing.
Pat has posted directions in case you did not get one at the July meeting.
Pat will have some to hand out when you meet at the gas station.
Bring your camera there are a few scenic overlooks on Richard Russel.
Here are the directions again.
Get on I-985, and take exit 24 (GA-369) and turn West (Left if you're coming from the Atlanta direction).
Go .6 miles and turn right onto US-129/GA-11 North.
Go 2.1 miles and turn right to remain on US-129/GA-11 North.
Go 23.5 miles (passing through Cleveland) and turn right onto GA-75-ALT, towards Hellen. GA-75-ALT is a little passed the high school.
Go 5.9 miles and turn left onto GA-348 (Richard Russel Scenic Highway). There are curves here -- have fun!
Go 11.1 miles and turn left onto Hatchet Creek Rd.
Go .2 miles and turn a sharp left onto Hornaday Rd. This road is dirt -- drive slowly about 1/2 mile.
Hornaday Road becomes Hughes River Road about .2 miles in.
Look for Mary's Way on the left. Turn left when you see it. This is the drive to Mary's house. It's a bit steep down hill, but it's paved.
If you're using a GPS, set it for 5125 Hughes River Rd, Blairsville. This will get you close enough to figure out the rest. If your GPS says anything about turning on Helton Creek Rd., don't do it. That road goes through the creek twice, and your car might not float.
Mary's phone is 706 seven four five 7497.
