"Kiss The Dragon"

Several years ago we had the trees and brush cleared from the hill behind our back fence that drops down to the alley. After clearing the brush we found a lot of the kids old toys. Golf balls, tennis balls, baseballs, hot wheels, and this dragon. I think it belonged to Brian. It's missing a wing and a hand. Since it was found two years ago it's been standing on the corner of the walkway in the back yard. Erin and Jill like to put a peanut in his mouth to see if the squirrels get it. They always do, and more often than not never disturb the dragon. I've never seen them get it, but when they do it would have to look like they are "Kissing The Dragon".

I would think that young squirrels are warned by their parents to stay away from my back yard. For, many squirrels enter, but few leave. Squirrels must talk about the ones who are "Never Heard From Again". When I think about the peanut being taken, I wonder if it's teenage squirrels proving their manhood. Some of them being taunted by their peers "You ain't a man till you Kiss the Dragon!"

Golf Update......

I played round 17 of the year Friday at Polo Fields GC. I shot a 49 - 48 = 97. About a month ago I played there and shot a 48 - 48 = 96. Do ya think 48 is about my average 9 holes there. I hit my normal bunch of bad shots but I really putt terrible on that course. I guess those greens are a little tough to read and I end up 3 putting a lot of greens. On the first hole yesterday I was just off the front of the green in 2, then proceeded to 4 putt from just off the green. I figured out how to keep from 4 putting, though. Just get my 2nd putt a little closer to the hole!

I played Kearney Hills GC in Lexington today. I played in a little 3 team scramble with guys from Toyota that I used to work with. I don't count scrambles in my rounds played for the year. We finished the front 9 in 6 under par, then fell apart and finished the 18 in 7 under. We finished 2nd in the 3 team tournament.

Water Tower Soccer Field

Did a little metal detecting at the water tower this evening. Started checking around where the Raggae Festival was last weekend but there was a wedding going on outside at the base of the water tower, so I thought I'd move out to the front by the soccer fields. I found $1.54, a set of keys and this soccer pin. I don't know what it says and don't even know what language it is. Any ideas? Click on the picture for a close-up. I cleaned it best I could. What looks like dirt is corrosion.

My Tomatoes are Doing Fine....

Here it is only May 28th, but my tomatoes are getting big. I had Erin hold a golf ball beside them so you would have a reference. I think July 1st has been the earliest I've ever had a tomato, but I plan on beating it this year. My target? June 21st!

Trip to Cave Hill Duck Pond

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We made a trip to Cave Hill Cemetery Duck Pond today. I thought it would be a good time to see a lot of baby ducks and geese. There were a lot of baby geese, but we didn't see any baby ducks. Erin and Jill enjoyed feeding them, but didn't like getting their fingers nipped! After being bit once, they made sure they threw the bread quick when it was in their hands.

There was one peacock near the car and he kept his tail fanned almost the whole time we were there. I don't know who he was trying to impress. I didn't see any peahens around.

Mary Lynn, Judy, Pam, Erin, Jill, Kim and Me. Really, Kim was there, even though there isn't a picture of her. That's her arm in the bottom picture!

What would you do with.......

The Powerball Jackpot is up to 222 Million Dollars. I guess that's enough for me. I bought my ticket today. I think everyone at one time or another has wondered what they would do if they won a lot of money. You think about all the family members you could help, the things you could buy. New home, car. When I think about that I often wonder "Where do you draw the line on who you help?" Have you ever thought of that? I mean, immediate family, but then how far out do you go? What about friends. We each have a lot of friends. Which ones would you help out? How much? I've often thought about how the family would divide it, but beyond that a person would have to be very careful how many people he lets share in the pool. Money goes so fast that it would be pretty bad that in a couple of years you sat down and sighed "Where did it all go?"

It would be nice to win 222 Million and I guess I'd be willing to take on the headaches that go with it.

Memorial Day

I went to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Monday to visit my Dad's grave, but it was so crowded I turned around and left. They were parking on Brownsboro Road and walking in. My Dad's grave is located in the very back of the Cemetery so I thought I'd just visit the next day. So, I went there today. I took several pictures and took them over to my mother. I thought she'd like to see the flags in place, and I was right. She appreciated the pictures. With all the flags in place at each tombstone it was very nice.

I have done some traveling. Seen a lot of the tourist spots in the United States. I've been to the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Honolulu, Painted Desert, Mt. Rushmore, and many other places that were neat and nice to see. But of all my travels, the most memorable place I ever visited was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D. C. . We watched the changing of the guard, and a wreath presentation by Brian's grade school class. To see the reverence and respect given those entombed there is awe inspiring. You can't help but get chills and teary eyed. It's a feeling I'll never forget.

If you get a chance to visit Washington D. C., with all the things to see and do, all the monuments and museums to see, don't omit Arlington. It will be the most memorable place you ever visited.