tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post111007348597504496..comments2024-03-26T10:17:21.693-05:00Comments on CITY OF DUST: Cumberland Island, GAjmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-65261493492248869702012-10-18T12:05:03.739-05:002012-10-18T12:05:03.739-05:00Trish, thanks for catching that error. That's ...Trish, thanks for catching that error. That's pretty serious. At least I can say it was a true typo and not me being unaware that Reconstruction occurred AFTER the Civil War. Really, I did know that! Change made.<br /><br />Hadn't heard about the rattlesnakes in Dungeness. I see plenty out here in the desert, so I might've still taken a look--if I was wearing my boots, that is.<br /><br />Anyway, Cumberland is definitely a beautiful place. Thanks for your comment. JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-26609068021352749602012-10-18T08:54:10.569-05:002012-10-18T08:54:10.569-05:00Change the "1836" to "1866" (-...Change the "1836" to "1866" (- the part about reconstruction after the war.) Also - I know why you didn't sneak into the Dungeness ruins - apparently it is a major rattlesnake hangout. (or maybe they just tell tourists that to keep them out?) Great island.<br />-TrishTrish @TheOldPostRoadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05750631661364717145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-44134244588714072042011-01-18T03:29:25.173-06:002011-01-18T03:29:25.173-06:00The NPS are the keepers and guards of Dungeness an...The NPS are the keepers and guards of Dungeness and all related buildings, no longer the Carnegie's. There is very little PRIVATE poperty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-43494137292629287682007-07-16T20:54:00.000-05:002007-07-16T20:54:00.000-05:00Hi Jenifer,Man, I don't know why I didn't sneak in...Hi Jenifer,<BR/><BR/>Man, I don't know why I didn't sneak into Dungeness. Strangely, I don't recall the thought even crossing my mind. But your description makes me wish I had. That horse skeleton sounds pretty cool, too. Well, maybe I'll make it back someday, but it does take a little effort to get there.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Johnjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-10395382048885333332007-07-06T17:57:00.000-05:002007-07-06T17:57:00.000-05:00I've recently visited Cumberland and I personally ...I've recently visited Cumberland and I personally thought it was fantastic. My friends and I found a horse skeleton and all kinds of historical hot spots, like the family plot of Nathaniel Greene and others. My curiosity for the island's history has been somewhat fulfilled with your summary. Thanks a lot! And also... we snuck into Dungeness and it was even more picture-worthy inside. There was an old rusted bathtub, broken and burned oven, and in the garden, a stone stairwell that led to a circular room underground that I have yet to investigate but got a creepy video out of it. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-1110321958709257492005-03-08T16:45:00.000-06:002005-03-08T16:45:00.000-06:00Ummm, not so fast. Since your departure the great...Ummm, not so fast. Since your departure the great state of Georgia's astute legislators (pronounced with a long O at the end ala Kent Sidell of NPR) have passed a bill which will allow motorized vehicles on Cumberland. This is to provide the opportunity for the taxpayers to enjoy ALL of the island, not just what you can walk to once you get off the ferry. Of course, in order to have motorized travel you need roads....if you want to see Cumberland before it's completely screwed I'd suggest getting there as quickly as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-1110162531212830902005-03-06T20:28:00.000-06:002005-03-06T20:28:00.000-06:00Ah, you've done it once again. You know, I love hi...Ah, you've done it once again. You know, I love history, and I love a good story, and if its true, so much the better. (But, I have to admit, the truth occassionally gets in the way of a good story telling...) But anyway, I was on Cumberland Island two years ago when my digital video camera was brand new. I have a good two hours of mostly forgetable footage. I have wanted to go back ever since. Now that I have a digital still camera, the need is becoming urgent. I hope I'm not being presumtuous by adding one additional detail about Cumberland--this was the origanl burial place of the Revolutionary War soldier Colonel Light Horse Harry Lee (one of Gen Washington's favorites). Thats right, the father of my all-time favorite American historic figure, the great and incomparable General Robert E Lee. Thanks for a good read, -- your loyal reader, GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-1110133416913759802005-03-06T12:23:00.000-06:002005-03-06T12:23:00.000-06:00I am absolutely delighted to have found your blog ...I am absolutely delighted to have found your blog - thank you so much for linking to me! I love your photos, especially the one you took of South Boundary Road and Hitchcock Woods. I grew up in the neighborhood just south of South Boundary, just past the red dirt roads, and spent many high school afternoons in Hitchcock Woods playing around in that dry creek bed you were in.fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541599619085036554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-1110081093091403482005-03-05T21:51:00.000-06:002005-03-05T21:51:00.000-06:00Great site. I've checked in randomly for a while ...Great site. I've checked in randomly for a while now, glad to see you're branching out beyond Augusta. Hey, do you still want the jobs postings sent to you from the old work place? I can't remember your new email.<br />Also, on a happier note,(I'm telling everyone) I passed my orals. Email me and let me know if you still want job posting emails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com