Studly Doright and I took a couple of days and drove north through Georgia. We’d planned on going to Dillard, but at the last moment decided to stop in Helen instead.
“Nestled in the hills of northeast Georgia, lies the German Alpine city of Helen. … The city leaders decided to resurrect their community as a Bavarian alpine town, which became mandated through a change in zoning. Beginning in 1969, Helen adopted a classic south-German style, that today is present on most buildings.”—wanderingtrader.com
Helen is a charming tourist destination with plenty of good restaurants and drinking establishments. There’s a water park and an alpine coaster, carriage rides and lots of little shops. Studly and I walked a bazillion miles exploring the town before checking into a cabin on the banks of the Chattahoochie River. Then we walked a bazillion miles more.
We’d still planned on driving to Dillard to stay Thursday night and drive home on Friday, but the cat sitter related that our new kitty, Gracie, hadn’t made an appearance during his last two visits. We became worried, and returned home on Thursday.
The minute I walked through the door and called her name, Gracie came running, meowing and needing to be held. She’s barely left my side since we got home.
We’ll have other opportunities to visit Dillard, Georgia. Our kitty needed us more right now.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I miss road trips
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I love driving more than just about anything other than my family.
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You are people after my own heart. I too would have hastened home to make sure things were ok with Puss. You had a lovely break just not as long as expected.
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I didn’t sleep last night worrying about her. In fact, I woke Studly up at 5 and said, “Let’s go!”
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Awwh, she’s a lucky girl and clearly appreciates it.
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It’s been non-stop kitty kisses since we returned home.
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Poor little Gracie was missing her Mom and Dad.
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It was heartbreaking! We had no idea she’d already grown so attached.
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You’re her people! So happy you and she are such a good match.
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She is our baby now.
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Helen was a surprise. You have clearly established a good relationship with Gracie
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She’s pretty sure I’m her mama.
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Gracie must be overjoyed to have you home! We have a little town just like Helen tucked into the foothills on the eastern side of our Cascade mountain range. It’s called Leavenworth. And sits on a lovely river as well. Probably has some snow by now.
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Sounds like a place I need to visit some day!
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Gracie has obviously already learned the art of manipulating the humans. Sounds like a fun trip!
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I think you’re right.
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