Joe and I just returned from a trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. First stop was Beaufort and a visit with Marjorie, my guild contact, to pick up my boxes. Thanks Marjorie for being very well organized. It makes what I do so much easier.
Love the moss on the trees around Beaufort.
When I think of the low country: southern South Carolina and northern Georgia, I think of ancient trees and Spanish moss, which is neither Spanish nor moss. But everyone there calls it Spanish Moss. Warning, do not touch it, handle it or God forbid, take it home in your luggage. Apparently it is filled with bugs. Funny that one of the papers we read said not to take it home in your luggage. I guess some people have done that.
Next was Hilton Head and its wide beaches
and glorious coast line
There are hundred of sea birds
Marsh birds
and beautiful butterflies
The back roads are like driving on a movie set “Run, Forest, run!!”
I was fortunate to return to the Palmetto Quilt Guild. I love these ladies. Warm, friendly, caring, sharing and such fantastic appliquers. To learn more about the guild visit their site at http://www.palmettoquiltguild.org
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On the drive to Crossville, TN we listened to David Baldacci’s new book, Memory Man. 
David Baldacci has a new character, Amos Decker. Amos was the only person in his little community to make it to the big time….playing professional football. He is seriously injured and his life drastically changes. Amos eventually becomes a police detective. One night when he comes home from work he finds his wife and child were murdered. During his depression he loses his house, his job and becomes homeless. A year later someone comes into the police station and confesses to the murder. A school shooting takes place during this same time. I liked some of the twists this book took. It will keep your attention as you read to find out how it all connects.