Meade Skelton Photo Blog

 I enjoyed  the display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. This was the last hurrah for Christmas this weekend. It was a way to end on a good note. I got to go inside the beautiful mansion on site, which reminds me a lot of a movie set! The stupendous architecutre of the Gilded age was evident all throughout it's halls. The place was right crowded for the end of the Christmas season. It was well worth the money, however, and I got to see the trains! One last visit to the Jefferson rounded off my trip.

CHRISTMAS AT THE JEFFERSON HOTEL: The Jefferson was very busy this weekend. I always go there every year to see what they have in terms of the gingerbread house display.  It was very cheerful and bright and merry at the Jefferson this Saturday evening. I took some pictures of the usual, and every year I enjoy seeing the subtle changes in how they decorate the place. The atmosphere is elegant, but cozy.                                                                       Hello? I'm here! The Jefferson Hotel is Richmond's preimere hotel, owned by the Sheraton. It had a fire in 1895, but was restored quickly to it's former glory. At one point they had alligators in the lobby! The hotel has hosted many famous guests, including Elvis Presley and Presiden Richard Nixon. A beautiful staircase in the center was said ...

 I was plumb tired and skipped Christmas Eve service last night. I decided to sit by the tree and listen to some beautiful Christmas carols.  Things are different when you get older , and you appreciate the serendipity more.  I got some very nice Christmas presents today including a biography on the wonderful Jefferson Davis ! Along with some soaps, socks, and a book on the Army of Tennesee. I got several gift cards which will come in handy as I amy order a squat rack soon.                            Holy-days are joyful. A turkey dinner with cornbread dressing.                  My favorite is this "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake I had special made from Publix                                                     Some photos around the ...