Augusta, Georgia
my home town8 total reviews
Comment from Paul Manton
Dear friend, this is a great evocation of wonderful city! You have painted a beautiful word picture of Augusta in time and space - so well that I felt I had traveled back in time to your college days. Most of us would wish to be that age again, but in Augusta you were specially blessed. I felt so pleased that you had more innocent times than the sophisticated Atlanta students.
And even in the UK, we love the Masters from Augusta - we have really long highlights as well as live commentary on British tv. I haven't missed it in twenty years - and when will Rory get his wretched green jacket?!
Delightful description of Teentown - it was a young person's paradise, wasn't it? And finishing with Christmas at Saint Paul's and all the candles; that's exactly what my church in London does, so I can imagine it vividly.
You have given all of us a real insight into a famous place in Georgia - and shown us that it has every right to be so. Thank you.
Paul
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Dear friend, this is a great evocation of wonderful city! You have painted a beautiful word picture of Augusta in time and space - so well that I felt I had traveled back in time to your college days. Most of us would wish to be that age again, but in Augusta you were specially blessed. I felt so pleased that you had more innocent times than the sophisticated Atlanta students.
And even in the UK, we love the Masters from Augusta - we have really long highlights as well as live commentary on British tv. I haven't missed it in twenty years - and when will Rory get his wretched green jacket?!
Delightful description of Teentown - it was a young person's paradise, wasn't it? And finishing with Christmas at Saint Paul's and all the candles; that's exactly what my church in London does, so I can imagine it vividly.
You have given all of us a real insight into a famous place in Georgia - and shown us that it has every right to be so. Thank you.
Paul
Comment Written 31-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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My goodness, Paul! What an accolade!
I keep some of the responses I receive from FS members that are particularly lovely and meaningful, and yours went there, immediately. I love to go back through and re-read responses from very nice people.
Many, many thanks for everything you said!
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You're very welcome, anonymous one.
Good luck in the contest. Paul
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thank you! AO :)
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Welcome
Comment from royowen
Yes I think I grew up in a city that was full of English migrants at that time, a string community spirit existed here, our city was named after Queen Elizabeth and very naive, like, as you say, 'Happy Days' like. Beautifully written, blesskngs Roy
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Yes I think I grew up in a city that was full of English migrants at that time, a string community spirit existed here, our city was named after Queen Elizabeth and very naive, like, as you say, 'Happy Days' like. Beautifully written, blesskngs Roy
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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thanks, Roy. Those were the days! :)
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a well written tribute to a wonderful sounding home town. Augusta sounds idyllic, really, with a beauty to it and a sense of home town pride to keep it that way.
Being a real golf fan, I've always loved watching The Masters tournament at Augusta National. That has to be the best kept golf course in the world with a standard that none can match, and it shows up beautifully on TV and in photographs. What a treat for you to have experienced it a number of times it sounds like.
Wonderful job of describing this beautiful city. - Jim
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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This was a well written tribute to a wonderful sounding home town. Augusta sounds idyllic, really, with a beauty to it and a sense of home town pride to keep it that way.
Being a real golf fan, I've always loved watching The Masters tournament at Augusta National. That has to be the best kept golf course in the world with a standard that none can match, and it shows up beautifully on TV and in photographs. What a treat for you to have experienced it a number of times it sounds like.
Wonderful job of describing this beautiful city. - Jim
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thanks for the lovely review, Jim.
It was fun and I was very lucky. It really was a treat to be able to go so often. We had our favorites we followed. I even got to ride on a float with Arnold Palmer - which he said he would never do again. :)
Comment from JSD
It sounds utterly wonderful, and to just pop in and out of The Masters sounds amazing. I grew up near Wimbledon (the tennis place) and me and my friends would get cheap late tickets after school. Anyway, this is beautifully described. Thank you for sharing it. I want to live in the southern USA please.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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It sounds utterly wonderful, and to just pop in and out of The Masters sounds amazing. I grew up near Wimbledon (the tennis place) and me and my friends would get cheap late tickets after school. Anyway, this is beautifully described. Thank you for sharing it. I want to live in the southern USA please.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your kind words and I'm sure you'd be welcomed.
My father was a physician, and treated the players when needed. However, he did have to buy the family tickets, but he loaned them to me for a couple days, when I had friends home from school - which was great, and my sister got them for a couple days.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is an excellent story about your home town. I enjoyed reading it. Your entire presentation is good. You use descriptive words that draw in a reader and take us on a tour of your personal memories s bit and also how ñice your town was as you were growing up. Happy Days was my favorite show when I was young. Thank you for sharing this.
Best wishes!
Alexandra
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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This is an excellent story about your home town. I enjoyed reading it. Your entire presentation is good. You use descriptive words that draw in a reader and take us on a tour of your personal memories s bit and also how ñice your town was as you were growing up. Happy Days was my favorite show when I was young. Thank you for sharing this.
Best wishes!
Alexandra
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you ma'am. Your comments are much appreciated!
Comment from Jane Jane King
What a delightful tribute to your hometown. The warmth and comrade roe of the locals is a rare and precious gift and is only matched by the beautiful surroundings that you bring to life so well. Really enjoyed this piece.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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What a delightful tribute to your hometown. The warmth and comrade roe of the locals is a rare and precious gift and is only matched by the beautiful surroundings that you bring to life so well. Really enjoyed this piece.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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thank you so much, Jane! What a lovely comment!!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Author,
Augusta sounds like a delightful town, although I personally don't consider a town of 100,000 people small. No doubt it had everything that a person could want or need though. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories of growing up there. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Hello Author,
Augusta sounds like a delightful town, although I personally don't consider a town of 100,000 people small. No doubt it had everything that a person could want or need though. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories of growing up there. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Well, it was small in that we weren't what you'd call cosmopolitan, I guess. We were more well grounded. It was a neat place to grow up.
Thanks, Tom for your comments!
Comment from Mario PIERRE
I definitely liked the nostalgia embedded in your narration. You described the essential things one might want to know about a loved hometown, and you did it succinctly but nicely. I learned quite a few things here, like the Masters Golf Tournament! Good luck with the contest!!!
Very well done!
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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I definitely liked the nostalgia embedded in your narration. You described the essential things one might want to know about a loved hometown, and you did it succinctly but nicely. I learned quite a few things here, like the Masters Golf Tournament! Good luck with the contest!!!
Very well done!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Mario! Yep, the Master's was our claim to fame. we were lucky to have it, and it was a treat to see all the famous golfers.
Thanks for your lovely comments.
