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Another Local Family Heads Off On ‘Snow Quest’
March 3, 2009
We published a blog Monday morning on NorthEscambia.com about a “Snow Chaser” trip Sunday from North Escambia to Montgomery to see snow.
It turns out that the NorthEscambia.com family was not the only family to hit the highways Sunday.
The Diamond family of Jay did the same, heading all the way to Calloway Gardens in Georgia. They took some incredible pictures along the way, and wanted to share.
In response to our Monday blog, Ashley Burkett wrote:
My family did the same thing! My parents decided that since the grandkids had asked Santa for snow this year that when they heard there would be snow, we loaded up. Papa, Grammy, Aunt Ashley (to two kids, Momma to the other 2) and all 4 grandkids… We went to Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga. We usually go there twice a year; once during the summer and once for the Christmas lights so who says we can’t go at the drop of a hat… We named it the 2009 Diamond’s Great Snow Quest…. It was awesome and unbelievable. When we called Calloway Gardens to make reservations, they told us that the snow probably wouldn’t stick… boy did we show that lady! We got stuck in the snow and then unstuck and still played for hours and hours yesterday and this morning before heading back to Jay, Florida!! We had an amazing time, kids and adults!!!!
For a look at their pictures, click here.
Pictured above: A Jay family took this photo after heading to Georgia to see snow over the weekend. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com.
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3 Responses to “Another Local Family Heads Off On ‘Snow Quest’”
Gee , We go to Tenn each year in hopes of seeing snow , This is awesome. Let me know when Grammy and Papa wants to go again. Great pic Where are the grandkids playing in the snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really cool. Amazing that you would do this with your kids! I want to go next time!
I would like to add what an incredible and amazing time we shared together. I know that my children and the rest of the family will cherish this forever. We are still excited about our trip! It was a very magical experience!