Cabin Trip

When I moved to Atlanta a few years ago, I really didn't have many friends that lived in the city. Most of my close friends lived in other parts of the country. But about 8 months ago, I reunited with an associate that I mad met years ago the first time that I lived in Atlanta. Since that time, I have been integrated into his group of about 10 friends that we collectively call "The Family". A little over 2 months ago, a member of the family died of malaria while on a trip to Spain. Right after that, we decided that we all needed a weekend away from the world and we decided to rent a cabin for a weekend. So this past weekend we spent time in Ellijay, GA in a nice, spacious cabin and had a wonderful time. The cabin was equipped just like any other house; kitchen, living areas, basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, satellite television, pool table, and jacuzzi.

After 2 months of anticipation, all 9 of us arrived around 6pm after battling traffic to get out of Atlanta with 1 rule; NO ATTITUDES. And one motto; LIVE LAUGH LOVE.

Food, drinks, and, music were all brought in for us to enjoy. We didn't make any concrete plans of what we were going to do except to have a crab boil on Friday night and a barbeque on Saturday evening. And of course we drank and drank and drank some more.

Friday night we got out the big pots and boiled some crab legs and corn on the cob. While the cooks were handling that, I was being the DJ playing music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Anytime someone screamed "that's my song" they had to sing the song karaoke style. We also played some spades for a while. But once the food was done cooking, we ate until it was gone!!!!!!!!!!!! We had a movie playing for those who didn't play cards and after spades and the food, we had group discussions about being out, having children, being single vs. involved (there were 3 couples and 3 singles there), and a few other subjects until about 4am.

Saturday morning we woke up and cooked breakfast fit for royalty (mimosas included). Some of us ventured outside to take pictures and just get some real fresh air. I loved just sitting on the porch swing looking out into the woods. A few people stayed inside talking and eating some more. Most of Saturday afternoon was spent watching television and DVDs, and talking.

Saturday evening we barbequed on the patio and drank beer (Black folk style) and laughed and played cards and pool. After the barbeque we all went back inside when the bugs started biting and it got pitch black dark outside. We watched a few more DVDs and had more conversation about different subjects and we went to bed about 2am.

Sunday morning we woke up about 8am and cooked breakfast again. I think that we watched the last of the DVDs that we brought and we had to clean up to check out by 11am. Then we hit it back to the city.

To say that I enjoyed myself would be an understatment. Being in the company of friends/family and being away from problems and issues was what I needed. Before we departed, we decided that we are gonna have to do it again when it gets cold like in January February. But you can best believe that I will be renting a 4 wheel drive vehicle next time. Those gravel roads were torture on my car!!!!