Plains and Trains

February 28, 2026

We noted that the SAM Shortline Excursion Train was about 30 minutes away from our campsite. They had a day trip to Plains, GA, home of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. So we decided that the train would be a relaxing way to visit the town. 

Though Billy Carter's service station was closed, and the former president's home was off limits, we enjoyed walking around the block of shops, the depot campaign headquarters, and the old high school. Jimmy Carter presented himself as the everyday American, and Plains is certainly represented as such.

The train volunteers talk up the soft-serve peanut ice cream. We did enjoy it, but I think both of us enjoyed the salted, fried peanuts even more. We should have bought more than one bag!

Oh, and the reason the old depot was selected as the campaign headquarters...it was the only available building at the time that had a bathroom! 

Pecan orchard

That's pretty much the whole town

Campaign Headquarters

Billy's Service Station

Peanuts waiting to be hulled

Yum!

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Museum of Aviation

February 22, 2026

We visited the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA, with Bill, one of Harold's Navy buddies. The museum consisted of four different hangars and some outside exhibits. With the fierce winds that day, we stuck to the indoor exhibits. There's always something that makes me appreciate what those who fought in the past have had to contend. This time I was struck by the WWII friend/foe airplane chart. Imagine having to determine within a split second whether the airplane you see is a friend or foe, to fire upon or not. 

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