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This is one of the 2 planes on exhibit not to mention the barn full of classic cars. You'd have loved them, Uncle Gar.

Despite all the glitz and overkill it was somehow touching and emotion. Maybe that was just for me, the motorcycle momma. Remind me to show you my pink magnifying mirror compact with the Kings likeness on it. A girl needs her souvenirs.

We spent as many nights on Beale St as we possibly could. The music was amazing and the ribs. well they are another whole blog. We encountered Ms Zena and she was such a friendly person. She even posed for this picture and it only cost us $15(ask us to see the original with a bonafide SWAK).She makes Auntie  look a bit washed out.  MS Zena did have cosmetics that could have fixed that but they were pricey and looked, umm, a bit used.

Last but not least, the famous Peabody Hotel ducks complete with the "Duck Master." Apparently being a duck master is a very prestigious job , or so we were told , by the duck master, of course. They were cute and Auntie enjoyed her front row seat while Unkie headed for the nearest bar muttering under his breath, "I ain't watching no darn ducks,when there is beer and music to be had."

 In closing, we had a unique and wonderful trip and are amazed that we survived another 10 days and 1500 miles together in a compact car with no cruise control. Unkie does try to do his thing for the enviroment. Auntie just dreams of her next bike ride.

It Happened One Spring

There was a little bit of everything on this last trip to the sunny south.  There was fun time with the grandkids, as always, but no Bangladeshi food this trip. K and E spent most of the time working but we did have time for an occasional cocktail or two. Plus, Auntie got a chance to do something that is on HER bucket list.

Her squeals of delight were heard all throughout Georgia and Eric is recovering nicely from the cracked ribs resulting from her vice-like hold on him. Finally---a motor cycle momma!

It was a more conventional means of transportation, a car, that took us off to Chattanooga. It just happened that the Lookouts were in town for a grudge matchup with their hated rivals, the Middle Tennessee Generals.

Next stop was Nashville. The shuttle driver from the hotel to the downtown music area happened to be a football fan and when he learned that we were from Buffalo he of course had to recall a certain Tenn. football victory from 10 yrs. ago. No tip for him. There was a stop at Andrew Jackson's home/burial site, the Hermitage, outside of Nashville. The Nashville Sounds were on the road, much to Auntie's disappointment.

A few hundred miles down the road was Memphis. There was the mandatory stop at Graceland and another gravesite.

Springtime Duties

A Saturday Afternoon Blob

by

JT



 I'd taken down the kids' swing set the night before that had serviced them for the last 10 years all that remained was a pile of sand.  Lately, Jeter had claimed the sandbox as his personal dig zone and he wasn't  quite ready to give it up yet.

 There was some prep work to do before the heavy duty stuff.  Which means I had to bring out my ol' reliable jeans to get the job done.

 The kids seem excited to just have grass in the backyard so they can play.  I also promised them an ice rink for next winter.

 I had to roto-til the whole area.  Thank goodness Sandra's dad has one so I didn't have to rent one.  Started up on the 32nd pull (yeah, I was counting).

 Jeter just stood back and took the whole thing in as...
Bambi napped.

Minor League Opening Day 4-5-2012

An Opening Day

Blog

By JT

 Zach, Mr. Fixxit and I ventured out to Syracuse to see the AAA debut of Bryce Harper.  Harper ("Hopper" , love that commercial).   The forecast called for low 40's and partly sunny.  It would have been nice if it was "partly sunny", it may have warmed up a bit.  I had a 25 minute conversation with my father explaining the $16 all -you- can eat deal at the stadium on the ride up, ironically they didn't start it that day.  We arrived at the ballpark and noticed the enthusiastic tailgating in the $5 parking area in front of the stadium... we figured we were in for a rockin' time.  

 The sparse crowd inside sugggested otherwise.

 Obviously, everyone in Syracuse drinks outside and just listens to the game.

 Two Chiefs were throwing the ball around pre-game and tossed Zach the ball.

 The stadium was really nice and definitely had that minor league baseball "feel" to it. 

 Bryce Harper came out to warm up, he's obviously a "southern boy". 

 We had good seats, section 116, 5th row, $14 is a bit much though and the food was very plain and expensive too.  It does not compare to the Bisons food and prices.

 The introductions of the opening day teams was nice and enthusiastic.  It was cute seeing Tex Simone (he's been with the Chiefs for over 50 years) walk over to the Red Wing manager and give him a hug.  It was wierd too when he put his hands in Gene Glynn's pockets and pull out his wallet.

 The ceremonial picture of the first pitch.

 Bryce harper played centerfield and batted fifth.  In his first AAA at bat he stroked a double over the head of the 1B and down first base line.

 Here he is standing on second after his double.

 Former MLB Mark Teahan flied out to center and Harper tagged up and slid into third.

 Here's a random shot showing that indeed the sun would show it's head during the day.  Red Wings SS Brian Dozier and (overpaid) 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Uncle Chuck, is he on your fantasy team?

 Red Wings LF Rene Tosoni.    Needless to say, the chants of "Girl Power" echoed throughout the stadium whenever he came to bat.

 In Bryce's second at bat he slapped a single into right center.

 He struck out in his third at bat and finished the day 2-4 with a stolen base.

 It got a little cold and we headed out early.  We had a great day and a wonderful time together.  The perfect beginning to the 2012 baseball season.

Happy Birthday Betsy!