Lady Bugs. Flag Man, Mall Walker

LADY BUGS

For those of you who take those fabulous photos, I want you to know that I aspire to be like you.  So, I messed around with my macro setting on my little camera today trying to take some impressive shots and look at what I captured! I’m not even sure what these ladybugs are doing but I found it fascinating. I sure hope I haven’t posted something offensive… 

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FLAG MAN

As I mentioned in a previous post my parents have a morning routine which includes a drive to the river then to Noble Park to feed the squirrels. We hadn’t seen the little critters for a few days and thought they would surely be watching for us. Mom threw out a few peanuts…no squirrels. Dad did his famous squirrel call (takes one to know one), no squirrels. Then finally, out of nowhere…here they came.

What? What ‘s this?

Much to our surprise, those squirrels were wearing disguises! Crazy squirrels…

 

They didn’t fool us for one minute!

Fascinating huh! (please grin here)

On our way home, we pass a gas station. No big deal right? Well this one is different since it has a man who sits out front everyday waving an American flag.  He’s been doing this for many years and has been featured in the local paper. I couldn’t find that article but thought you might enjoy the picture anyway.  He says he waves his flag all day, everyday because he loves his country. 

Waver of the Grand ‘Ol Flag

That just warms my heart ~

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And…

just when you thought you had seen it all….

yes, indeed…

my father is now back to his daily walk at the mall!

Here’s the proof!

Unbelievable! Only 17 days after surgery!

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I leave you with this mouth-watering treat.

My Aunt Ann’s famous coconut cream pie!

Can anyone say YUMALICIOUS!

~ya, ya, I know, another 45 minute workout~

Blessings Y’all!

Big Kentucky Fun

Robert left for Iowa yesterday.

He'll work there thru August while I stay in Kentucky for

Dad's back surgery and recovery.

Before he left we visited a few places in

The Bluegrass State.

 

Sand Cave, Mammoth Springs National Park

In the early 20th century, Floyd Collins spent ten years exploring the Flint Ridge Cave System (the most important legacy of these explorations was the discovery of Floyd Collins' Crystal Cave and exploration in Salts cave) before dying at Sand Cave, Kentucky, in 1925. While exploring Sand Cave, he dislodged a rock onto his leg while in a tight crawlway and was unable to free himself. Attempts to rescue Collins created a media sensation: the resulting publicity would draw prominent Kentuckians to initiate a movement which would soon result in the formation of Mammoth Cave National Park.

  Cave Entrance

Cave Trail

  Tranquility

Although this was a beautiful trail, it was a bit eerie knowing 

Mr. Collins died here. 

No, I didn’t feel or hear anything spooky but I did look over my shoulder a couple of times…

Wait…did you hear that??

 

The Shaker Museum at South Union

The Shakers in America lived a communal life based on common ownership of property and goods, celibate purity, and confession of sins. The Shakers did not believe in procreation and therefore had to adopt children or allow converts into their community. Besides leading a simple but comfortably self-sufficient existence from the fruits of their land, the Shakers came to be known for their architecture, crafts, and furniture.

I’m sure you’ve seen this style of furniture.

and sat in a chair like this…(I need a chair pad please) 

Excuse me, but do y’all have any pillowtop mattresses???

Gosh, where’s the part about not playing “Seafood…See food…?”

please tell me y’all played that~

 

http://www.shakermuseum.com/

 

Jefferson Davis Monument, Fairview, Kentucky

First (and only) President of The Confederate States

http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/histparks/jd/

Photo taken from the top of the monument overlooking Davis’ birthplace, now marked by the church.

 

351 feet tall

Well folks, that’s it for Big Kentucky Fun…

I’m sure I’ve bored you out of your minds and I just can’t think of anything goofy to say today.

I’ll try to capture some crazy pics for tomorrow’s post

but for now I’ll leave you with

 

“Lil Fattie, eater of peanuts

can be found in Noble Park

waiting for the humans to throw him his daily requirement of salted delicacies.

Blessings Y’all!

Thanks for stoppin’ by!

Quilt City, USA ~ Paducah, KY

We’re visiting my parents in the charming city of Paducah, KY.  Here are a few reasons  you should include Paducah in your travels.

The City of Paducah is located about halfway between St. Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Paducah is often called the Four-Rivers Area due to the proximity of the Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, and Mississippi Rivers.

http://www.paducah.travel/

~ It is the home of the Museum of the American Quilter's Society, the Paducah Railroad Museum, the River Heritage Museum and much more.~

If you’re a quilter, this is a MUST SEE!

   Simply Stunning!          

http://www.quiltingpathways.com/paducah/city.html

 

 

Now, if you’re ready for something to take your breath away

(paramedics are standing by)  check this out!

These hand painted MURALS span several blocks along the Ohio River floodwall and depict the history of Western Kentucky. 

It's worth a visit just to see these beautiful murals!

 

 

 

 

 

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  These are works of ART and I don’t mean “paint by number!”

 

The "Wall to Wall" murals are by muralist Robert Dafford.  The murals have been painted over 11 years by Robert Dafford and a team of artists who work with him.

We were lucky enough to watch the painter in action. He was really nice!

 

~My personal favorite~

…because of the man painted into the bottom right corner, “walking” along the curb.

 

Be sure to circle Paducah on your roadmap.

It’s a MUST-SEE!

Blessings Y’all, Kathy