A Long Wonderful Saturday

I had a plan to clean out the garage this holiday weekend, I mean really clean it out. At least two trips to the landfill, if it had not been used since we moved in over two years ago, it was going out. (except tools of course)

About 9:00am, our neighbor Don, came to the door and asked if we wanted to get some breakfast at Moss' and go the Kentucky lake for a walk. A little hesitant because of my garage plans, we decided to go. What should have been an easy get up and go, turned into a small packing event complete with snacks and a small cooler. Then breakfast, the Saturday trip to Wally's, then off to the lake.

First stop was the TN-KY rest stop just past exit 1 going west. I was sent in to get a map of KY. Who needs a map? Gas tank full? Yes? No map needed.

So off we go again, with the constant chatter in the back seat from Stacy and Bonnie. Did I say constant? Let me say it again. Second stop was KenLake state park, I had never been here so it was a good thing. I started exploring while the ladies headed to the rest room, still "chatting".

There is a beautiful view of the lake overlooking the lodge's pool area. Next we were off to Kentucky Village in the Land Between the Lakes area. We drove around and around looking for a place to take a walk, but decided to take a dam trip instead.

I took a bunch of dam photos, this was the best dam photo of all the dam photos.
Kentucky Village was also holding the "Widow's Son's" Bike event. So I got to see some awesome bikes as well. (Still chatting)

After our dam trip it was time to hunt something for lunch. The two backseat coupon queens were busy looking for the best deal as I sat in the front seat losing weight. To the ladies credit they found a great Arby's coupon and in we went. (Still chatting)

Our dam lunch.

Everyone knows how much I love craft fairs, so off to Grand Rivers we went next.

Between the craft fair in Grand Rivers and the "Widow's Son's" bike event at Kentucky Village, this was the best of both worlds. I made a comment about how much "crap" was here and was corrected by a lady walking the same direction, that it was a "craft" fair. I think I made my point the first time.

Stacy and company found this booth that had these little hair "things" and for the rest of the day had a great time playing with these "things".

I also found a few "things" I could use as well.

After the ride back to Clarksville, and destroying some Sloppy Joe's and fries, I had to agree, it was an excellent day. I got to spend it with a wife who loves me, friends who care about me, so it did not matter where I was.

Looking back this morning at the long day it made me think, time will always be your enemy.

There is never enough time but, you can make time for the things that you want to do.

You can always clean your garage tomorrow, after all it's full of 'stuff' that will be in the landfill long after your gone. Make time for your family and friends today, if you invest in them wisely, they will be around for eternity.