This morning it was a gorgeous day! A perfect day to visit an antiquitous cemetery. And this was a planned affair as a precursor to the Hunt Family Reunion tomorrow. Anyone who wanted to get in on a little history of the family were invited to meet today at Dixie Caverns and follow the leader, Larry Hunt, sort of the self-appointed family historian. The group consisted mostly of cousins and their respective family members. And, as I said, it was a perfect day for it. Glorious sunshine, cool fall weather, and some beautiful orange and yellow leaves adorning many trees. The Hill Cemetery is located in a very secluded and out of the way location in Roanoke County. Unfortunately, not secluded enough to ward off visits from vandals, who have broken or chipped several of the old gravestones. My, my, what fun that must have been!
Larry rehearsed a lot of family history, interesting stories that most of us had never heard. He seems to have the proper propensity and tenacity to sniff out information in the most unusual and unsuspecting places. Now our minds are all in gear for the fun and food and fellowship of the family gathering tomorrow.
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