WC Handy Week

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
My husband and I both worked in the yard all morning, and swam in our obvious swimming pool. My husband put the fountain in the pool, which has cooled the water, so the swim was very nice.
We ate lunch at Logan's Roadhouse. We ordered their special 2-meal deals for $ 14.99; add $2 for the steak. I ordered Ceaser salad, salmon, and baked potato. My husband ordered a baked potato, Ceaser salad, and a sirloin steak. YUM!!! After lunch, we donated several bags of clothes and household items to the Blue Door. We went to the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, where we listened to Justin Johnson play and talk about the many different stringed instruments he had with him. 
We went to the movies at 4:20 to watch the Minions. 
For supper, we ordered takeout from Taco Bell.

Justin Johnson 

Justin Johnson

Iron Board Keyboard

Boxed String instruments

Justin Johnson

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Today we went to Trowbridges for ice cream I ordered cherry Ice cream with real cherry's and my husband ordered strawberry. We could not find a park nearby, so we parked near Wilson Park and walked to Trowbridge's.
We went to the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, where we listened to Norbert Putman talk about his life from 2–3:30 P.M. We rode to Carmike Cinemas - Regency Square 12, where we watched Ant-Man. After the movie, we bought some groceries at Aldies. For supper, we stopped to pick up two 12-inch subs from Subway, took them home, I ate one-fourth, my husband ate 1/2, and we put the rest in the refrigerator. My husband will have a Subway sandwich at lunch tomorrow.

Cherry Ice Cream Cone from Trowbridge 

Norbert Putman 

Norbert Putman 

Thursday, July 23, 2015
I took two grandsons and a friend to the movie Tooth Fairy.
After the movie, we went to the mall, ate lunch at Chick-fil-A, and the boys went to Game Stop.
We left the mall and went to the Florence Library to listen to Justin Johnson play and tell the history of his many different types of box-shaped stringed instruments.

Friday, July 24, 2015
I went to Swampfest songwriters showcase series number 3 to listen to Mickey Buckins, Jerry Mcgee, Max Russell, Andreas Werner, and many others.
I picked a Whopper and a Whoppie Jr., and pieces of chicken nuggets for supper.

Donnie Fritts

Jerry Mcgee, Terry Richardson, Andreas Werner

Mickey Buckin, Jerry McGee

Sound Engineer

Max Russell

Terry Richardson

Max Russell, Scott Boyer, and Terry Richardson 

Andreas Werner and Terry Richardson

🚙2015 ~ Tuesday, July 14, Day Trip to Tullahoma Tennessee

My husband followed me to Champion Chrysler in Athens, where we left the van to get the oil changes and to have them check why the back seat would not return to the sitting position.

We ate breakfast at IHOP in Athens. I ordered a banana, pecan waffle with whipped cream, and diet Pepsi, and my husband ordered hotcakes, two eggs over easy, and bacon with diet Pepsi.

Great breakfast, which costs us $20.56 plus tip.

banana, pecan waffle with whipped cream

hotcakes, two eggs over easy, and bacon

We left Athens, traveling up I-65 north, exiting onto hwy 64 at Frankewing, then hwy 64 to Fayetteville, taking hwy 50 through Mulberry, just past Lynchburg, 50 turns into 55 all the way to Tullahoma.

Our first stop was the Beechcraft Staggering Museum, 570 Old Shelbyville hwy. Hours are from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M., and the cost per person is $10.00.

We entered the lobby, paid, and visited the museums. There were three rooms of Beechcraft airplanes, a cabin, several miniature planes, and lots of memorabilia.

We saw a bright yellow Beechcraft NC-230 in the lobby.

Inside the museums were many different styles, colors, and sizes of Beechcraft-built airplanes, some with markers providing more information and many with names and aircraft numbers.

Yellow Gilmore NC230 

Beechcraft Museum

Beechcraft Museum

On the cabin was a marker that read: The Louise M. Thaden Office and Library Building, dedicated to Louise M. Thaden, pioneer aviatrix, who held altitude, solo endurance, and speed records in 1929. The first woman to enter and the only woman ever to win the Bendix Race in Staggerwing C17R in 1936; Harmon Trophy recipient in 1936; and inspired the creation of the Staggerwing Museum Foundation Inc., June 14, 1974.

Inside the museum, in the hallway, is a photo of Mrs. Thaden and the 15835 airplane.

 Mrs. Thaden and the 15835 airplanes.

The Louise M. Thaden Office and Library Building 

We traveled to 401 S. Jackson Street to the Fine Arts Museum, but it was closed in July. 

I took pictures outside, a historic marker, statues, and flowers.

Jane, Emma, and AFFA Aillet, the three sisters, businesswomen, and artists, owned and operated J & EA Baillet Millinery Shop, where they created original, fashionable ladies' wear and hats. 

Tullahoma History Trail 

Ballet Home is now the city's regional Fine Arts Center. Sisters Jennie and Affa Baillet, and their parents, lived and worked here beginning in the 1870s. Jennie was an artist, and the family operated a millinery store downtown. They watched much of what happened in Tullahoma during its prosperous years between 1875 and 1925.

Fine Arts Center

Fine Arts Center

We travel to 101 Mitchell Blvd to the Science Museum, which costs $5.00.

Outside, we first saw the Goethert Observatory, on the door is a marker that reads:

Goethert Observatory

Dr. Bernhard H. Goethert

October 20, 1907 - March 29, 1988 

Dedicated January 17, 2002 

Dr. Goethert was a distinguished scientist, engineer, and educator, and was instrumental in the creation of The University of Tennessee Space Institute and the UTSI Observatory.

UTSI donated this observatory to the Hands-on-Science Center

For the scientists and engineers of the future.

Goethert Observatory 

GOODRICH 

In May 2008, the Landing Gear division of Goodrich completely refurbished the Goethert Observatory. This work included major structural repairs and the restoration of a ten- and twelve-inch telescope.

The Landing Gear Division of Goodrich is next door to the Hands-on-Science Center. Past donations include a complete landing gear display and the property that is now home to HOSE.

Along the path in front of the observatory were the planets Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, etc

Inside, we saw the planets floating above us, NASA's Space Station, & N201C Marion Cole airplane. We saw a turkey, a bobcat, a coyote, a fox, a beaver, and a bear.

On the ceiling were kids' handprints in red, orange, blue, yellow, and purple, some from the fifth-grade children of Robert E. Lee School in 2007. 

We saw fossil coral found in Wagner Creek, Dioptase silicates, and many different sizes, shapes, and colors of quartz geodes.

We saw the Elements Table, the periodic table of elements.

We saw the world's heaviest & longest species of pine cones.

We saw many hands-on activities, including pipes of the pan, the shadow room, how clear can you see this, putting on a pair of glasses, and tossing a ball toward a target.

We saw the intestines of the human body and the brain tissue.

We saw many different colors and shapes of linking toys.

We saw a staircase that went to a mural door. 

We filled a paper balloon with hot air.

I stood behind a Bug Eye bug statue to get my picture made.

Science Museum

Science Museum

Science Museum

We saw three shelves of miniature airplanes that were tested/developed 10 miles away at the USAF Arnold Engineering Development Center AEDC.

We saw the US 1903 Wright Flyer, US 127 Ryan Spirit of St. Louis, US 1932 Gee Bee, US Goodyear Blimp, US P-51 Mustang, US Doc3 Douglas, Navy Hellcat, Army AC P-51 Mustang, Army AC B-25 Mitchell, and many more.

Live animals: a snake, a spider, and a lizard.

We talked to a couple of the curators; one was from Indiana, and the other was local.

I asked if they had ever visited the George Dickels Distillery. The woman said she had a friend who worked there. The curator said the tour is excellent and that you will have to hurry because the last tour ends at 3:30 P.M.

We got lost trying to find George Dickels Distillery. We arrived at 3:00 P.M. and walked inside.

The tour will not start until 3:30 P.M., which is the last tour of the day. We bought a 7UP and a piece of chocolate candy, and we sat down at a table to eat the candy and drink the 7UP.

I went outside and took pictures of the building, which had a sign reading: Provision, General Merchandise, George A.A. Dickels & Co., Cascade General Store, US Post Office.

I took a picture of the statue of George Dickels, the distillery, the Charcoal Ricks plaque, & the cabin. Inside, I took photos of our waiting room, the US Post Office in Dickels, Tennessee, the Souurmsh car, with writing on the side that read: Established 1870, Cascade Distillery, George A Dickels & Co-Founder, proprietors Geo & Augusta Dickels, and I took a picture of a couple of quilts.

The group of six was all taken on a forty-five-minute tour of the distillery. Our guide brought an umbrella, as there was a good chance of rain. Our guide said that if it starts raining, the tour will end, but it did not rain.

On the tour, we were shown the whiskey-making process and the barrel house.

At the end of the tour, we were offered the option to taste several different whiskeys for $10.00.

Hubby had to drive home, so we did not taste any whiskey.

They spell Whisky without the e.

George Dickels Distillery

The cabin 

Taking the tour 

We were in Lynchburg when it started raining, and it poured buckets for several miles.

We stopped in Frankewing to eat dinner at Sarge's Shack, where I ordered a sirloin steak, sauteed mushrooms, and a salad with house dressing. Hubby ordered Rib Steak, a baked potato, salad, and Texas toast. It was perfect, and we both ordered a Diet Pepsi to go.

We got onto I-65 to Athens, where we picked up our Chrysler Van. No7 P.M., the salesmen were closing up shop.

We traveled home and were home within the hour.

Had a great time in Tullahoma. The day started out very hot and humid, over 90 degrees. After the storm, the temperature dropped to 73? 

🚙2015 July 7, Tuesday, Day trip to Jackson, Tennessee

We left home around 8 A.M.
We took Cox Creek Pky to Hwy 20 into Tennessee.
In Tennessee, hwy 20 becomes 69
We continued traveling on hwy 69 through Savannah, we took hwy 64 over to Selmer, up hwy 45.
For some crazy reason, our GPS took us off the beaten path through a little town called Finger.

Finger Store
We wound and twisted our way back to hwy 45 in Henderson, TN.

We rode past the Pinson Mounds sign. I wanted to stop, but my husband said, It is just a pile of dirt and it is too hot.

Pinson Mounds Archaeological Area 2.5 miles

Finally, we made it to Jackson, our first stop was the NC & SL Railroad Museum.
There was construction going on the road in front of the museum, so we had to take a detour.

Detour sign and Neely House

We parked, and I started taking pictures of the mural across the street, the Neely House, and the three train cars parked on the tracks at the museum.

Mural of the Train Depot 

Kitchen & Dining Car, Caboose, Chessie System car

Chessie System Car

The Sleeping area

Kitchen 

Dining area
We walked into the museum, where we saw more memorabilia than we could possibly see in one day. We watched the many tiny trains twist and turn behind a glass case. I could have watched the trains for hours.

We talked to both curators. One of the curators asked me where we were from, and I told her.
She asks me if I knew the Dunkin family.
She said her father-in-law was Colonel Dunkin, that he was buried somewhere in South Alabama, and that she was a widow.
We thanked both curators and traveled to Rockabilly, passing the historic homes on East Main Street.
This museum is free to the public.

Historic home on East Main St

Historic Greyhound Bus Station

Our next stop was the Rockabilly Museum, where we were greeted by the knowledgeable curator, Henry Harrison. We toured the museum with a couple from Sweden.

The Swedish Couple 

I'm Going to Jackson
We got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout,
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went out.
I'm goin' to Jackson, I'm gonna mess around,
Yeah, I'm goin' to Jackson, 
Look out, Jackson town.

Well, go on down to Jackson; go ahead and wreck your health.
Go play your hand, you big-talkin man, make a big fool of yourself,
Yeah, go to Jackson; go comb your hair!
Honey, I'm gonna snowball, Jackson.
See if I care.

When I breeze into that city, people are gonna stoop and bow. (Hah!)
All these women are gonna make me teach 'em what they don't know how,
I'm goin' to Jackson, you turn-a loose-a my coat.
'Cause I'm goin' to Jackson.
"Goodbye," that's all she wrote.

But they'll laugh at you in Jackson, and I'll be dancin' on a Pony Keg.
They'll lead you 'round town like a scalded hound,
With your tail tucked between your legs,
Yeah, go to Jackson, you big-talkin' man.
And I'll be waitin' in Jackson, behind my Jaypan Fan, 

Well now, we got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper Sprout,
We've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went.
I'm goin' to Jackson, and that's a fact.
Yeah, we're goin' to Jackson, ain't never comin' back.

Well, we got married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout.'
And we've been talkin' 'bout Jackson, ever since the fire went...

Playing the drums 

The Mural at Rockabilly

On stage 

Guitar

Henry Harrison 

We thanked Mr. Harrison for the tour and all the information about Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Brenda Lee, Johnny Cash, WS Holland, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Jordanaires, Ace Cannon, Carl Mann, Narvel Felts, Wanda Jackson & Sam Phillips.

This museum costs $10.00 per person. 

Our next stop was the Casey Jones Village and the Old Country Store Restaurant.

We ordered two senior buffet meals with tea. The cost per person was $9.98, for a total of $21.91.

I filled my plate with collard greens, peas, and fried corn fritters, a small salad plate, and, for dessert, blackberry and peach cobbler. Oh, my gosh! It was so good!

Southern Buffet

Old Country Store Restaurant

Soda Shop woman frying up some apple pies

I took a few pictures outside, and we walked across the parking lot to the Old Town Music Highway Crossroads.

Motorcycle Made by Orange County Choppers

We walked to Casey's Museum, Home, and the Train Museum, and to the gift shop.

Casey Jones Home 

The Hurst that carried Casey Jones 

The crash 

Casey Jones dining room 

Train engine 382🚂🚂🚂

Our last stop before heading home was the Winery, where I tasted several wines before we purchased a bottle of Blackberry and Cayuga White. We spent $32.93.

We traveled home, stopping at Chick-fil-A for dinner at 5:43 P.M.
We were both exhausted from the trip and fell asleep by 8:30 P.M.
We had a great day. It started out not too hot, and by the end of the day, it was humid.
Another full day of fun, see where next week will take us!

2015 ~Thursdays, June 4-Aug 6, Summer Movies with the Grandkids

June 4
Took one of my grandsons to see Rise of the Guardians. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to Sonic. I ordered one Peanut-butter Milkshake for my grandson and a waffle cone for myself. 
June 11 
Took two grandsons to the movies to see How to Train Your Dragon 2. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to Chick-fil-A. I ordered three kids' chicken strips and a large peach milkshake. We came home, the boys swam, played videos, and spent the night.
June 18 
Took three kids to the movies to see Monsters vs Aliens. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to Chick-fil-A. I ordered four kids' chicken strips. We came home, the boys swam, & played videos.
June 25
Took three kids to the movies to see The Croods. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to the mall, then to Zaxby's, where I ordered a family meal: 20 pieces of chicken strips and three large fries. We came home, ate, the boys swam, & played videos. Enough for my husband's supper.
July 2
Took four kids to see Megamind. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to KFC. I ordered a bucket of chicken and sweet tea. We came home, ate, swam, & played videos. Enough chicken for my husband's supper.

July 9

Took four kids to the movies to see Shrek Ever After. We ate popcorn and drank a Coke. After the movie, I ordered two pizzas from Pizza Hut. We ate the pizza at Foodland picnic tables. After we finished, I went into Foodland, bought a Frozen Chocolate Pie, and brought it home. The kids played video games, we swam, and finished off the pie. There was just enough pizza left for the husband's dinner and a tiny piece of the pie. He might not have seen the movie or enjoyed the popcorn, but at least he got three pieces of pizza and a tiny piece of the pie. LOL
July 16
Took three grandkids and one great-granddaughter to see Marmaduke. We ate popcorn, drank a Coke, and had lunch at Chick-fil-A. I held the four-month-old; she was perfect. Had to feed her a bottle; she took a short nap, watched the movie; she was terrific. After the movie, we went to Chick-fil-A. I think everyone was there; a group of cheerleaders was in front of me. Finally, we got our lunch. After we ate dinner, we came home, swam in the pool, and everyone found a nice spot to sit, and we watched Incredible Things That You Find in a Museum. The grandkids left around 7 P.M.
July 23 
I took three kids to see Tooth Fairy. We ate popcorn, and we each drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we went to Chick-fil-A in the mall. I ordered three kids' chicken strips and one ice cream cone.
After we finished, I went shopping, and the boys went to Game Stop.
I took the boys to the Florence Library, where we enjoyed listening to Justin Johnson play and talking about stringed instruments. It was a workshop. Justin had guitars made from a shovel handle, a Madock handle, a car tag, cigar boxes, and a wooden Ironing board, and he mentioned over thirty different homemade guitars.
The boys took pictures and got a guitar pick. 
July 30 
I took three kids to the movies to see Spongbob2 we ate popcorn, and we each drank a coke during the movie, after the movie we went to Dominos where I ordered a large pizza for $8.99, we rode to Deibert Park where we enjoyed our lunch. After lunch, I took the boys home.
August 6 
I took two grandsons to see Paddington. We ate popcorn, and each drank a Coke during the movie. After the movie, we had lunch at Zaxby's, shopped at the mall, and visited Dad.
The kids will return to school on Friday, August 7.