CANCELLED - Trip to Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Well, folks, it’s time for the first quasi-ORF of 2022. Last years trip to the Smith-Gilbert Gardens as a success so we’re going to do it again. The Date is going to be Saturday, March 12th, weather permitting. The itinerary is: Meet around 9:00AM at the Marietta Diner for breakfast. Parking can be a bit dicey but the Diner has two overflow lots. If you don't want to chance the parking, there are a few other places nearby: Waffle House - Roswell St and Frey’s Gin Rd SE (by I-75) Waffle House - Hwy 41 and Barclay Circle, south of the Diner Red Eyed Mule - 430 S Marietta Parkway SE (ex-Huddle House, is very good but limited parking) IHOP - Hwy 41 near the Diner McD - Hwy 41 south of the South 120 Loop Chick-Fil-A - next to the Sam’s Club which is just north of the Diner Driver’s meeting will be held in the Sam’s Club parking lot just north of the Diner around 10:30. The drive will take us through Marietta, past the National Cemetery and through the Kennesaw Mountain Battle Field to the Smith-Gilbert Gardens. The drive should be about 30-45 minutes. Depart the Gardens about 12:30 or so for lunch at a brewing company, probably Dry County Brewing Co. but that will depend on how many plan to attend as parking there is limited and an alternate location may be needed. You will need to bring your own food. For those who want to spend some more time in Kennesaw, here is a sampling of other places of interest: Southern Museum of the Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA Wildman’s Civil War Surplus (museum), 2879 S Main St NW, Kennesaw, GA Lazy Guy Distillery, 2950 Moon Station Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA Frozen Cow Creamery, 2870 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA Kennesaw National Battlefield. If you’ve never been there it's worth taking some time to visit. RSVP is requested, as we will need an approximate count not later then March 8th to give to the Gardens and to select the brewery. If you will be joining us at the Diner, we need to know that as well. Please send the RSVPs to Erich Starzinger at erichs@mindspring.com or call my cell phone at 404-663-5352.