Augusta Plantation   May 3, 2008

                                     

Our Aiken Driving Club lucked out once again on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.  For the second year, we were happy to be able to use Augusta Plantation, through the work of board member, Bill Allen and his communication with owner Edgar Cato. Thanks also to board member Jerry Keeler for his input and work.   The rains never came and we had a beautiful sunny and breezy morning.

Many participants took the 2 ½ mile trail and several took the 7 mile trail.  This writer wanted to see what I had missed the year before and elected to take the longer route.  With our ace photographer, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.  As I had been told, the length was a good bit sandy, but if your horse or pony was fit, it was delightful.  Tiring yes, but delightful!

To my estimation, there were at least 11 participants.  Everyone enjoyed the lovely weather, the venue and socializing.

The beverages and paper products were provided by the club as always.  Our drivers did not go hungry.  Everyone brought wonderful dishes.  There was pasta salad, pea salad, broccoli and coleslaw salad, fresh vegetables and dip, fresh strawberries, cut up fruit, cakes, pies, cheeses and crackers.  We cannot forget the tomato pies and the fried chicken.

Augusta Plantation had some good pluses.  Our location included a covered pavilion with picnic tables, a bathroom and even running water with a hose to wash down our horses.  Thousands of acres, a beautiful day, camaraderie. What else could you ask for on such a beautiful May day

Submitted by Ginny Brooks            Photos by Earl Simmons and Sara Wampole

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