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Tanuki

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21. You should go if you can! Here is his schedule:
Tue May 23, 2017, 08:52 AM
May 2017
http://www.mbcplains.org/?page_id=212

As I said in my OP, it was only a chance interaction with NCTraveler and his sharing of this info that made me realize it was something I could do. I mentioned that I stayed at the nearby Koinonia Farm, and I think that most here would be interested in staying there or at least stopping by for a tour and lunch. I had heard of the late founder, Clarence Jordan, but did not realize he was the uncle of Carter chief of staff Hamilton Jordan. Here is a bit of info about Clarence Jordan and Koinonia:

http://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/witness/clarence-jordan

https://www.koinoniafarm.org/brief-history/

Other local places of interest include the Habitat for Humanity Global Village in Americus and the Civil Rights Museum in Albany. And Atlanta is only a little over 2 hours away, for those who might be coming from a long distance and looking to fly in. There is also an airport in Albany, which is much closer. A local told me about a sightseeing train that runs from Caneel, GA to Plains.
When I reflected on the fact that our beloved former president will be 93 years old in October, it spurred me out of my usual tendency for procrastination and I will always treasure this joyful trip.
K&R...That's Great!!! spanone May 2017 #1
That is so totally cool! Thanks for sharing! skylucy May 2017 #2
That's awesome!! Amazing story! Docreed2003 May 2017 #3
O, MY LORD! How Wonder FULL! furtheradu May 2017 #4
Righteous is always good. Not when it's equated to religion. erronis May 2017 #9
I also love and respect the Carters, but Brainstormy May 2017 #16
Briefly, the lesson was from the 8th chapter of the book of Acts. Tanuki May 2017 #19
I met President Carter once. He has the most amazing eyes. Lochloosa May 2017 #5
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing it. nt LaydeeBug May 2017 #6
And to contrast....... MyOwnPeace May 2017 #7
I love Jimmy Carter. lucca18 May 2017 #8
Thank you for linking to the Carter Center. Their work is Tanuki May 2017 #18
thanks for such an upper of a thread rurallib May 2017 #10
I did the same thing! BlueIndyBlue May 2017 #11
I envy you . . . President Carter is the politician I became involved for . . . Imhavr never been Liberal In Red State May 2017 #12
what an amazing experience proud patriot May 2017 #13
About 18 yrs ago, spouse & I went to Plains as part of an Elderhostel group. No Vested Interest May 2017 #14
Lucky! Allow me to repeat, he is/was OUR GREATEST PRESIDENT. joanbarnes May 2017 #15
Thank you for sharing your story! CrispyQ May 2017 #17
Wow something to add to my bucket list dembotoz May 2017 #20
You should go if you can! Here is his schedule: Tanuki May 2017 #21
these date are a bit quick but thank you dembotoz May 2017 #22
Keep checking the website if you can't go that soon but are interested in going later. Tanuki May 2017 #25
thank you so much for sharing such a lovely day with us!! niyad May 2017 #23
got to meet him at a tech fair in Cairo years ago - my pic with him is one of my treasures DrDan May 2017 #24
What a great memory. n/t Paper Roses Feb 2023 #26
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