Saturday, October 30, 2010

Sylvia's birthday

Today we got up the usual time. Nothing is really planned for today except for the hay ride and weenie roast put on by the park. Glenn Jr and family arrived at 4 pm, we played games on the WII then attended the weenie roast. The children had a great time in the playground and on the hay ride.
The temperature went down with the sun and we returned to the RV for Birthday cake and more WII games.
The camera has a problem, the lens appears to be broken and will not telescope in to less than 30 mm. We will find a camera shop in Lubbock. Till then no pictures.
Till Later.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Rocket Center, Alabama

Tuesday we toured the "Rocket Center" in Huntsville, AL.
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We started with the "Mercury" capsules. They sure are small.
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The "Gemini" capsules are not much larger. They held 2 people.
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Huntsville was a "Cotton" town in the 40's.
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The large Saturn rockets.
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The way to go to the "Moon".
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The lander .
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The "Apollo" capsules. Roomy but three people in there.
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The "Rocket Center" was a great time re-living that part of history.

Wednesday 10-27-10

Today is a typical do nothing day. We washed clothes, drove to walmart for a hair cut,and cleaned up the RV.
Glenn Jr called at noon and invited us over for dinner. We arriver around 4 pm, had a nice visit, and a good supper. Amanda was doing her school home work.
We are back at the RV. Sylvia is having back paine again. We may have to see a Doctor when we get to Lubbock.
We expect to leave Tanner, AL on Sunday.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Nashville

Saturday we drove to Nashville to see the sites. We were not aware that the large Mall near "The Grand Ole Opry" had not been restored. Well we did see the"Opry" building and gift shop. The entry looks good.
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Glenn Jr & Lana.
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The pictures of the crew did not turn out very well. Guess the sun was not payed it's due.
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The trip was not wasted as we had time with our Son and his family.
That's all from Tanner, AL.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday 9 22-10

Yea, I know, it's been almost a week and no blog. Well, on Monday we did laundry and cleaned the inside of the Motor Home. Real exiting. Tuesday, we drove into Huntsville to Hobby Lobby. Sylvia needed information on the quilt she is making. While in the city we also stopped at Kay Jewelers, Sylvia's Birthday is coming and Glenn had to shop. A gift was selected and will be picked up this Saturday.The remainder of the week was just as exiting.
Friday, Glenn dug out the 2 Mtr radio to try to repair it. Last June Glenn connected it to a nearly dead battery. The radio shut down. When connected to a good battery, the dial lit up and nothing else worked. Today Glenn called Yaesu and talked to a repairman. He said to try to reset the entire radio. Well, it now works, just like it is supposed to. Now the job is to find a location that is acceptable to both of us.
Glenn Jr. called and we will visit his family tomorrow.
That's all from here!
Till later!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Bowlin' n' a great lunch Sunday

Saturday we met with Glenn, Lana, and family. We decided to go bowling! Now it's been 20 years or more that Glenn & Sylvia were bowling.
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We managed to get the ball on the alley without hurting ourselves.
Amanda is bowling.
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Waiting to bowl, Amanda, JT behind Amanda, Lana, Glenn JR, and the neighbor Eli.
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Sunday we traveled to "Madison County Nature Trail". This is a very pretty area with a lake.
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We had lunch and enjoyed the views. Later we walked to the covered bridge and log cabin.
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Glenn's family with two dogs.
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The group.
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The day was just perfect.
We returned to Tanner. The wait begins for TMH to call for the repair.
Till later!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Jack Daniels

Friday morning and we are going to visit the "Jack Daniels Distillery" in Lynchburg, TN. The color is just starting here.
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This exit.
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Our lunch stop.
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The visitor canter.
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Inside the center.
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Jack
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They make charcoal under the hoods.
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The source of water.
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Us at the cave.
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The distillery. The only place Jack Daniels is made.
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We returned to the RV and relaxed.
Till later.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Motor Home Service

Wednesday we are up at 6:30. What an early time to get up... Yup, got to take the MH to Bay Diesel for its yearly service. We traveled down Rt-31 into Decatur. They have a welcome comity.
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The road work is moving on Rt-24
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The leaves are colorful.
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The yaeds and street corners are ready for Halloween.
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My BIL Pete asked about the Motor Home Chassis. This is a future Motor Home.
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Sylvia wants to know how long it takes to look at a frame.
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The angle iron connecting the frame to the coach is cracked. We drove the car to Tiffin repair, filled out the repair request, received a number,and asked about how long to see a bay. We decided to return to Tanner and Tiffin will call when our time is near.
The return to Tanner.
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We set up in Swan Creek Community Park, and then went out to eat.
That's all from here today.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Tuesday 9-12-10

Today is a lazy day. Laundry was done yesterday. Sylvia drove to "The Dollar Tree" while Glenn cleaned the windshield.
Lana called and asked if we could go to her home to watch Jonathan. Lana had to drive the school bus for the afternoon run. We loaded up the dogs and drove to Lana's.
Eli, their new neighbor, met us and we had a nice visit with him. Jonathan had been with Eli until we arrived.
Lana arrived home about 5 pm. We had supper and a good chat.
Jonathan's birthday is today. Sylvia made a cake, we had a party.
We neglected to bring dog food with us and had to return to the RV.
That's it for now.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Shoot Out

Saturday October 9 and time for the Shoot Out sponsored by the Baptist Church in Huntsville. Glenn had to rise at 5:30 am to have time to walk the dogs and be at Glenn Jr's by 7 am.We arrived at the Church at 7:30. First order of business was a Breakfast of eggs,bacon, sausage, biscuits-n-gravy. Next was a welcome and safety review. We then loaded into the bus and weapons carrying trucks to travel to the range.
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The range is located on top of a very steep hill. 4 wheel vehicle is required. The Duce and a Half is at the range.
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The bus arrives.
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The range.
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Getting set up.
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The shooters.
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The Pistol table.
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Safety officer and shooters.
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A problem with a rifle.
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Trap shooting.
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A very safe and relaxing day at the Range.
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