Central Railway Museum Model Train Expo

The Central Railway Museum always puts on a good show. We piled in the car and made the road trip down to Easley, South Carolina to see what we could pick up for our home train layouts. The Model Train Expo is held at the wonderful Rock Springs Church Impact Center where there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the show. They even provide a free shuttle bus from the parking lot to bring you straight to the front door! There is plenty to see with area clubs showcasing their modular layouts. The vendor offerings are also very decent with a few bargains to be found as well. This is one of my favorite train shows and I try to attend it every year.

A Biltmore Christmas

We almost missed visiting the Christmas displays at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina this season. But, we made it during the last weekend that it was decorated. It is always an impressive site to see all the decorations and trees. We try to make it there every year.

The Glass Studio at Jackson County Green Energy Park

Once again we found ourselves hanging out with friends at the Jackson County Green Energy Park. Cole Johnson patiently assisted everyone in the group in a variety of glass pumpkins and paperweights. It is always a fun time and you get to keep a great piece of art. We will be back, of course!

A Shelton House Christmas

We stopped by the Shelton House in Waynesville, North Carolina for their Christmas gathering. The house was open for tours and we got to say hello to the head elf himself. We enjoyed some cookies and cider as well. It was a good way to kill half an hour.