VACATION

Karen and I are enjoying our time together. Our time has included mostly nearby area attractions and places to visit. We took a mid-day General Jackson boat cruise (by Opry Mills) on Wednesday with buffet. The cruise was nice and relaxing. Yesterday we were at Lost River Cave near Bowling Green, KY. The area is very rustic with a lot of trails and historical interests (old mill buildings and an old black walnut processing factory). We enjoyed the boat trip in the cave. We also enjoyed the trail with the butterfly house - full of flowers and butterflies. We then went to Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green. Some of the rides (especially the water rides) were invigorating. We rode the large roller coaster only once and also the "Bunji Drop" ride only once - that was enough for me! We felt a little like teenagers again, but alas, the bodies were ready to leave after about four hours, even though the park was open another three hours. Last night we stopped by "River Jam" in Nashville (down on first avenue by the Cumberland River). The country music was enjoyable. We left there about nine when the last group was getting started.

This morning we are resting. We learned on Tuesday of this week that one of our previous member's mother died and we are going to the funeral home this afternoon.

Tomorrow is our 25th anniversary and I have the day especially planned to surprise Karen. More later.

NO PICTURES: I forgot my camera and it is at home (duh). We are enjoying our time and I don't have to deal with a camera. . .