For those who don't immediately recognize this South Carolina landmark, it's known as "The Peachoid." The Board of Public Works In Gaffney, SC built this elevated water storage tank in the shape of a peach in 1981.You may be wondering, "How Did The Peachoid Come About?"
It began late one night when the staff of the Gaffney Board of Public Works was working way too late. A water study had pointed out that the town needed a new elevated water storage tank and the staff was wondering over ways to get Uncle Sam to pay for it.The "Peachoid King" Mr. Dick Crater, who at the time was Board Manager, said the immortal words that inspired a town, "Let's build it in the shape of a Peach !" Slowly the idea grew and captured the imagination of the Board members and denizens of the town. Soon, the project started coming together. Federal funds were acquired from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments. Ref. http://www.gaffney-sc.com/Waterpeach.htm
After working the Boston College / Florida State game in Boston, we learned our next stop would be Baton Rouge, Lousiana. After a great lunch (BBQ chicken, potato salad, tortellini salad, fresh breads, tomato and basil with mozarella, etc.) and visit with Sally and Cheryl Fogerty, and the Colleran family in Boston, we head on our way. (Plus about an hour in the Harvard Square Curious George bookstore for Baby Colton) In Atlanta we will accomplish some much needed maintenance tasks and continue on our way on Thursday the 22nd of September. Since the hotels in the Baton Rouge area are being used to house displaced Katrina victims, it looks like we'll be camping out in the RV. More to follow soon.
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