H'burg, KY...shopping with neighbor

Today has blown by. Didn't get much accompanist. In days past, this would be unacceptable. These days I am trying to change. I want to learn to accept the day for what it is.

When my next door neighbor knocked on the door, with her purse over her shoulder, she asked if I wanted to go to Cato's and shop. Seems they are having a clearance sale.

Yes, I need to be packing and all that, but I went shopping.

If someone goes to the trouble to invite you to do something, well one should try to make that priority.

I have found that I am out living friends, so friends, who like to do things, are getting fewer. Do not pass up an invitation to goooooo.

Long ago my Mom told me, if you want a friend, you have to be a friend.

See ya tomorrow.

Your friend Marie

My sweet niece and her daughters (Florida girls)

H'burg, KY...we are moving

We are moving, again. Hoping this is the last big move, and this is going to be a big move. We will call this box Number 1.

I believe that after this move, that is moving all of this stuff we have accumulated on the road, to the house in Louisiana. We can begin a new way of living. But first I need to organize this caravan home. We have moved so many times I should be very good at this.

Yesterday, I took Craig's car to the dealer in Somerset, KY. They need to fix the side mirror and repair the leather on the driver seat. Their was a hole in the bottom of seat and on the side. Adam did the repair and it came out unbelievable, I didn't know leather could be repaired like this. Here is the repair and a picture of damage on one of the other seats. This damage was not near as bad as what Adam repaired in the driver seat. I was impressed.

Ky Horse Park...Volunteer job

In my older/retirement part of life, I find I do not say yes, to all things. Is that what you find? It is not that I don't have compassion, just that I find people will take advantage, and these people are out to take advantage.

Derek Rhodes, security coordinator, for the FEI Equestrian Games, did a telephone interview with me. He is scoping out 'team leaders'. Asked a million questions, like do you have a problem with a lot of walking.

One of the requirements to volunteer is to give these people six 8 hour sifts. Mr Rhodes made the team leader job sound great, then the poke came. He says that the team leader position requires a commitment of ten 8 hour sifts. He quickly asked if I could comment to that.

I told him NO, I would do the 6 original shifts. The reason I said no is that this is getting expensive. The event needs to get a life. They have come down on the ticket prices. Anyway, Mr Rhodes is not a volunteer but an event planning that travels all over doing these things. While I am able and willing to work, I am not willing to pay their bills. Mr. Rhodes did not offer and incentive to stay the extra days.

I mention that if another individual needed a place to stay and we worked together, I would offer a place to stay in exchange for a free ride to the horse park. The drive is about an hour, only 40 miles. He said he would make a note and let me know.

Lexington Airport...Aviation Museum (2)

Here are some of the planes that where outside the building, on the tar-matt.

You are not allowed out there without one of the volunteers with you, and they have to be wearing the big badge around their neck, or you will have airport security to deal with.

This is one of the planes used by the flying school next to the museum.

This Italian made plane came in. Wow, notice the prop is in the rear. Nice. Tim, our guide and pilot for one of the airlines, smiled and said, very nice and very very fast. Guess, fast is better even in airplanes, if you are a guy.

This is what the web site says about the Avanti. I want one, please.

With its sleek Italian design, incredibly high speed and large cabin, the P180 Avanti II jet charter provides busy business air travelers the luxury and quality charter flight they deserve. A lot can be said about the P180 Avanti its unique aerodynamic design and luxurious amenities. A practical as well as plush aircraft, the turboprop has a 1,750 nautical mile range and staggering cruising speed of 400 miles per hour. It also boasts the largest cabin in its class, complete with a full lavatory. The Avanti II is also an exceptionally quiet aircraft, affording passengers piece of mind after a long day of business meetings.

Lexington Airport...Aviation Museum

Booooooo

Now that Craig and I are nearing the retirement part of life, my mission is to become a better partner. I believe part of that is running errands together. No longer should we be so busy that we can not go together.

Just like all the tanks at the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, I was bored, but trying to fake interest. Craig loved it and talked to anyone who would stand still. He was in the Air force for 8 years and I guess he like planes.

Our Snapper lawnmower needed a new belt. So a trip to Lexington was in order. On the way is the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, located at the airport.

The Aviation Museum of Kentucky has a 12,000 square foot indoor exhibit area as well as several aircraft located in an outside exhibit area. The museum also features traveling exhibits and displays through out the year. Take a look to see what some of the items the Museum has to offer

Museum Docents can provide guided tours as well as Self-guided tours are available with volunteer docents located throughout the Museum. All you need is 1-2 hours for your visit .

This guy is 89 years young, he explained that he had a stroke this past year. It has not hurt his memory, must be a very smart man and loves airplanes, he was a pilot.

Daytime parking is free and available for automobiles parking during Museum visits. Due to construction that is occurring next to the Museum, parking for motor home and bus may be limited.

McDonnell RF-101 Voodo US Navy Blue Angels A-4 Skyhawk Crosley Moonbeam biplane AH-1 Cobra helicopter US Navy Grumman F-14B Tomcat A replica of the Matthew Bacon Sellers 1908 Quadruplane, Kentucky's first airplane WACO biplane McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom A General Electric CF6 Turbofan Engine Many other flyable aircraft on permanent display
Flight Stimulator

More to come. Time for a nap! That's part of retirement, in fact, it might be a requirement.

Lexington, KY...Airport and Castle

Carried Susie and her son to the airport in Lexington, KY. They are headed to Florida, so Susan can get her Motorhome. She needs it for the Amazon Workamping Job in Campbellville, KY.

Near Versailles, Ky, on the Bluegrass Parkway, is Martin Castle of Lexington, KY.

Had to stop and get pictures.

Nice picture of Mother and Son taking pics of the same thing.

Martin castle was built in the 60's but was never finished. Seems a divorce ended the building. In 2004 a new owner started to finish the castle. But a fire destroyed parts and was considered by police as arson.

It is finish now and is a tourist destination. You can rent rooms, have a charity event, or a wedding. It does catch your eye driving by.

It surprised me that Lexington airport is so small. Dropped Susan off, no problem. The airport has two of the horse statues. They are made by local artist and then sold.

H'burg, KY...Plan a trip and all falls apart

Before I explain my title, here's a good picture of Natural Bridge, during winter, without trees blocking the rock.
Seems like as soon as parents (anyone for that matter) plan a trip, things at home go south.


Susan is headed for Florida tonight to drive her motor home to her Amazon workamping job in Campbellville, KY. She begins work Sept 1.

Her son arrived yesterday, to make the trip with her. He was diagnose with Muscular Dystrophy last year and has a check up scheduled in Cleveland, OH on Friday, they need to get to Fl and back for that.


The daughter in law drove her son here yesterday, and left to return home early this a. m. Then the calls started, seems their 13 year old son is in the hospital. He has diabetes and started with a backache that escalated, so Grandpa called an ambulance and off they go.


They believe the backache is related to the diabetes and have transfer the boy to children's hospital for a better 'look see'.


Susan and son are still making the trip and daughter in law will handle the boy. Can anything more happen.


This family has challenges I have never know. How fortunate my husband and I have it. What about you?