September 11, 2012 As we left the Bonneville Salt Flats (you still may see more photos yet), we began meandering our way through Utah and decided to spend the night in Logan, UT. The next day we enjoyed our time, took our time and wondered around through the backroads of Utah and into Idaho. We passed through this picturesque little town of Paris, ID and decided to stop and explore. We found this wonderful old Paris Tabernacle built in 1889. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring and taking photos of it. From the "Visit Idaho" website, I find the following information: "This place of worship is recognized as one of the true pioneer landmarks of the West and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1889, this Romanesque Mormon tabernacle was constructed of red sandstone that had to be transported by wagon or sled from a quarry 18 miles away." Inside, there are wonderful, soaring ceilings, an awesome interior and just wonderful architecture inside and out. I went inside, and found a gentleman playing the amazing organ. I was the only one inside, and I'm sure he never new I was there. I was so thrilled to sit there for quite sometime listiening to his music. Click the following link for an interior photo of the tabernacle: http://lgood.smugmug.com/Travel/Vacations/18186464_wfxNtK/#!i=2077011430&k=gXD9RNZ Have a joyous day today my friends. Remember and pray for the souls that were lost 9/11/01. Linda
August 9, 2012 "Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities." ~ Marcus Terentius Varro Another drive by shot from our trip to Kentucky. I loved the old barn surrounded by the lovely green fields. I don't recall if this was a field of corn or maze, or something different, but I do remember how pretty it was. I guess I was a day ahead of myself this morning when I made my starter comment. I was "wishing" it was Friday because I'd be home. But alas, I soon realized that it is just Thursday, and I'm still in Birmingham. LOL, such is the life of a road warrior, you don't remember what city you are in. Have a fantastic day today my friends! Linda
July 31, 2012 "Old books that have ceased to be of service should no more be abandoned than should old friends who have ceased to give pleasure." ~ Bernard Baruch And...........in my opinion, I hate to see once lovely old houses abandoned to ruin and rot. We did have one short "backroads" excursion on our way to take Bill's car to Lexington, KY for the car show. Backroads weren't real conducive to a 1 ton pickup that was pulling a covered trailer with his Fairlane in it - but............we were so close to where my grandmother was born, and her grandparents lived in Kentucky after they moved from Virginia that Bill agreed to go see some of the old places. The tiny villages that they lived in are WAY off the main throughfares and so we did get about 3 hours of backroads that we both love. On a tiny little road near Center, KY I spotted this old house and we stopped and walked around. I took lots of photos and just really enjoyed our time there. This must have been quite a showplace in it's day, it's just sad to see it in such disrepair. That's one of the things that I love about Waxahachie, Texas where I live. It is chock full of homes that are 150 years old and newer that have been well cared for, and still lovely, with vibrant families that care for them. Best viewed in X2 or X3. Have a happy day today my friends, and remember that there's a lot to learn from history. Linda
