On The Road

Well we got away from JI on time and had no problem cruising into Columbia, TN where NJ had a teaching gig in Spring Hill.  We were joined there by Mahlon & Consuelo Stacy, friends from JI.  NJ wrapped up her work and along with the Stacys we ventured out to explore the Nashville area.  We visited "The Heritage" which is the home of Andrew Jackson which is in amazing shape.  His granddaughter, Sara, at an early time of 1889 saw the need to preserve the property and saw to it that it was turned into a historic site and museum.  Jackson is buried in the garden.

We also toured the Belle Meade plantation that was a large thoroughbred horse farm and many of the past Kentucky Derby winners were sired there.  This is also a well preserved property.

Mahlon and I visited the Stones River National Park that was the scene of a major civil war battle.

For the last 3 days we have been riding out the large storm that has hit the south and we finally were able to get on the road today and are currently in Sevierville, TN moving toward Bear, DE.

Headng North

Well the "winta" season is rapidly coming to a close.  It hasn't been the best weather season here but I guess that is true country wide.  We had more rain than we needed and many days of what is considered "cold" here, so spent more time inside than out.  Guess its just the cycle.

NJ did well at the Jekyll Arts Festival taking a first, second & 2 thirds for her photography.

Sadly, Missy passed away early in our arrival here & we miss her very much.  We have a new pup now named Birdey and she is quite the young lady and we are enjoying her very much.

We leave April 16 and will head for Nashville for a week while NJ completes a teaching gig there.  From there we are going to spend a few days at Manassas, VA at the battlefield.

We are due in Bear, DE on May 1 and will be at a State Park called Lums Pond.  We will both be doing hosting positions here for the summer.

Will blog along the way.