Archive for January, 2010

Sunday Outside

2 years ago

by JR in Travel

JJ and I made it to 11am mass today. We picked up Billie who came out to the house for lunch. After lunch we watched Brett Favre lead the Vikings to victory. After the game I took Billie on a sight-seeing tour of the area. We came across a bunch of deer, a hawk, an eagle and an unhappy cow. It was great to spend some time with him and talk about future plans and school. My grandparents have already said that they are gonna kidnap him from church and make him come out and eat lunch again.

This girl was not too happy to pose for me.

I was a little too slow to catch this buck.

Sweet Doe

JJ and the unfriendly dog.

The neighbor’s dog has taken such a liking to JJ that she walked all around the lake with her today. This is the dog that will not even let my grandmother pet her. JJ has been giving her treats and I guess has won her over. I was shocked to see them in the driveway playing when Billie and I drove up.

Birds and Things

2 years ago

by JR in Travel

We had a nice second week in Kentucky. On Wednesday we took off to Metropolis to visit Harrah’s Casino. We stayed here for a couple lost a few bucks, had lunch, and came back. I have been going out on my walks everyday trying to get back in shape and grab some photos.

Today we stayed around the house and watched the Saints destroy the Cardinals. I ordered JJ and I a couple shirts that benefit the city of New Orleans from Louisiana Online Mall. They are supposed to be delivered before next week’s game. Tomorrow is church and then hopefully will watch the Vikings beat the Cowboys.(Sorry Seth)

Here are some photos from the past couple of days.

Even Sheeba likes Fat Tire.

This guy flew right by me when I was taking a break on my hike.

I spent some time in front of the bird feeder too.

Maybe a target?

Experimenting with my strobe set up near the bird feeder..Gotta try this again.

bald eagles Bird Feeder Fat Tire Saints Strobist Bird Feeder Travel

Our Hosts

2 years ago

by JR in Travel

Grammy and Poppa

My grandparents (my mom’s parents) have been wonderful hosts. They have been taking great care of us. My grandfather due to health reasons doesn’t eat dinner so lunch has been a huge southern extravaganza for every meal. We have enjoyed roast, greens, corn bread, hot tamale pie, hamburger steak, tenderloin, peach cobbler, chocolate cake and of course sweet tea~! My grandfather and I tend to work till lunch then after lunch I take off to hike around the lake until 3 or 4 everyday. We still have a lot of jobs left on the list and should be able to get everything taken care of in the next couple of weeks. We have already repaired the garage door, burned a lot of junk, hauled off a ton of scrap metal, fixed some frozen pipes and more. It seems to never end but it is really great to have the chance to spend some extended time with them. JJ has really been able to bond with my grandmother and I have been able to spend some quality time arguing politics with my grandfather. I never knew my father’s father and my father’s mother died a few years ago from Alzheimer’s. It really makes me appreciate my time in Kentucky.

grandparents Kentucky Family Travel

Around the House

2 years ago

by JR in Family, Photography, Travel

JJ and I just got back from a great dinner with our friend Billie from Korea. Billie was hired to teach at my school and he didn’t work with us long till we realized that he knew my grandparents. We saw him for the first time since he left Korea. We went out to a local sports bar and really enjoyed retelling stories from Korea.

JJ and I left from our dinner with Billie and drove to Paris, Tennessee. We had to drive to Paris because we are currently living in a dry county, so that means no alcohol sales at all. I was thrilled to find Fat Tire which I love! I fell in love with this beer when I was working at Yellowstone 9 years ago and have had the hardest time finding it. They are not allowed to sell it in Mississippi because of the alcohol level. Doh~!

Today’s photos are just a few random images from around the house here in New Concord, Kentucky.