Here it is on a Saturday morning. Another beautiful day greets us as we rise to take on the day whatever it brings. We just know it will be fun no matter what because we are together. Do you have people that you do not see for awhile and then when you get back together and it feels like time has not passed? Well, that is what we have here. Love it!
One of the fun things to do here is to throw the frisbee for Sonny. You just never know where I am going to throw it. Yesterday? One of my throws landed on the workshop roof. I had to find the broom to get it off. Oh my. Anyway, all was well. The frisbee was retrieved and the fun continued. Today? No mishaps. However, Sonny was tired before I was done.
Things to know about Chattanooga's industry - Volkswagen, Pepsi bottling plant, Coke bottling plant, Little Debbie's and Mars. They have a little bit of everything. Also, Outdoor Magazine voted Chattanooga as the #2 place after Portland, Oregon.
Anyway, after many cups of coffee and eggs and lots of bacon, all three of us hit the road to downtown Chattanooga. It is going to be a warm day so no jeans and no socks just skirt and warm weather clothes. Oh and a jacket in case it is chilly on the Duck boat ride.
At 1:00 p.m..We started our DUKW boat tour with our fantastic guide. The DUKW boot was built in 1944 After hearing alll the safety measures, we were on the road to the water! The terminology was used for military vehicles in WWII! - the D designated 1942, the U meant "utility (amphibious), the K indicated all-wheel drive and the W indicated two powered rear vehicles. It was made for D-Day and could only go 6 mph in water. Along the way,we saw many sights. One of the sights was the Chief John Ross drawbridge that was built in 1917 and is operated at least 4 times per year and uses only a 10 horsepower motor to make the drawbridge work and also the island that is a wildlife habitat and also the seven fountains and the paintings of the tribes. Photos to come later!
Around 2:30 p.m., we ventured to the Big Chill and Grill for nachos and the St. Croix Joy. They only allow people to have 2 of these fine beverages made with grain alcohol. Not exceeding the limit. No way. While sitting outside the Big Chill, we had a conversation with a woman who was trying to park her big SUV in a parking space. Yes, the passenger could not get out of the car so they had a conversation with us and then drove off. Someone else came along in a minivan and was able to park but the passenger actually crawled into the back seat to gt out of the vehicle. It was also amusing to see a person who stopped in the turning land with his flashers on so that he could go next door to get take-out. The waitress said that it was a constant habit including the police who had the same habit on Thursday through Saturday.
Around 5:00 p.m., we drove to the Volkwagen plant where Kelly works so that we could take a photo. I will get a tour of the plant on my next visit. We took photos!
It is now time to get ready for the Michigan game! Pizza has been delivered as well as the jalapeno bread! I have a new Michigan yellow t-shirt! Woo Hoo!
It is time to shut down for the night. I hope that everyone else has had a great day! Go Blue!!!
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