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August 1, 2007
Fieldtrip Summary
So, the field trip actually wasn't that bad. We started off with a tour of the TRR Cobb House, which was originally in Athens but was moved to Stone Mountain, where they let it rot. In 2004 with the help of some foundation money the house was moved BACK to Athens--200 yards from its original spot--the parking lot across from the Grit--and restored. Afterwards everyone wanted to go to a meat and three place, so I suggested Wilson's Soul Food. I hadn't been there in MANY years, but it lived up to the memory. We had some time to kill after lunch, so everyone wanted to go shopping. I pointed them towards downtown and then I went the opposite way and checked out Agora. This was a dangerous decision on my part because I rarely go there without buying something (thank God it wasn't there when I lived in Athens!). This trip was not an exception, but I did find some cool stuff, which is pictured, poorly, below. I bought an owl pin/locket made by Avon (cica 1970s):
The owl is a nod to my friend Jay and our game of counting the number of owls found in a thrift store or flea market--I got up to 12 at Agora. I also got an excellent Atlanta souvenir tray (circa 1960s):
I collect souvenir plates, cups, trays, etc. AND my dissertation is on, partially, tourism in Atlanta, so I couldn't resist. I love to see how cities, states, sites, etc present themselves for tourist consumption. This tray, in case you can't make it out, has the Capital, A southern belle, a jet plane, the Atlanta Airport, the state flower--Cherokee Rose, The Regency-Hyatt House and Fulton County Stadium.I bought one other item, but it is a gift for someone who does read our Blogs from time to time, so I'll refrain from sharing, but it is AWESOME! We ended the day at the University Art Museum. It was very interesting. We also had an excellent guide--a seventy something man in sear-sucker pants. It was probably intentionally folksy and southern, but it was endearing all the same. He was also really into the art and interested in having conversations about it. Then it was back to Roswell, which took 2 1/2 hours! This meant that I didn't leave Roswell until 6:00, which added extra time to my commute home.
Posted by sara at August 1, 2007 6:01 PM
Comments
Wow, those are great finds! I love that "jet plane" is one of Atlanta's most important features. I bet it's hard for those Southern belles to board those jet planes in hoop skirts! Hee! And LOVE the owl.
Posted by: Courtney at August 2, 2007 5:14 AM