James & Susan's Adventures

On the 14th of Sept. I met Lisa and Linda in Hickory for a visit. We had a wonderful time laughing and enjoyed a wonderful lunch. It was a beautiful day in Hickory and we were not too far from where we all met. Lees McRae College in Banner Elk Continue Reading

We had such a great time with our friend Pat/Frank at Oak Island. The sunset was awesome and we just took it all in. I was glad she got a day off to spend at the beach. Thank you my friend!!! Hugs…….S/J

Long time since I have posted. We are still in NC, just been at the coast for a week now and getting ready to start our second week here. Have enjoyed seeing friends and soaking up the NC sun shine. Now we are at Carolina Beach and then I head Continue Reading

This beautiful plant was on the bank of the creek. I had them in my yards when living in NC. They are a unique flower and have always liked them. Have a beautiful day. S/J

James and I took a bike ride on a greenway in Knoxville. This is on the back side of the Veterinary buildings and follow the Tennessee river that runs through the campus and meets the French Broad. They had several made floats that supported the planting space for flowers, plants, Continue Reading

This is from the 1982 World’s Fair. It went from May 1 – Oct. 31. Just in the heart of Knoxville surrounded by the University of Tennessee. They are doing a ton of construction here. From what I read they are putting like a small village within the campus and Continue Reading

Final resting place for this horse. 2/23/05-5/3/08. Second place in the 134th Kentucky Derby. This year they are celebrating 150 years for the Kentucky Derby. We did go into the gift shop and bar. I had one Old Fashion in a glass representing the 150 years. And they had some Continue Reading

Resting place for this horse. 4/29/03-1/29/07. Not a long life span. Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby in 2006. S/J

This horse is a resident at the derby. A nine year old Florida bred Chestnut Gelding. Unraced but spent time in training. Available for adoption!!!! This horse was beautiful. S/J

This is a fraction of the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby. It was massive and you can vision the horses inside ready to go. S/J