Well, got back to Kentucky after a fun four day weekend in Pensacola. I had a great time Friday night at the downtown Gallery Night and Canstruction Event. Much thanks to my business partner, Scott Sallis and the team of Nick and CarrieBeth of Dalrymple/Sallis for their hard work. I am also very proud of my wife and son for their efforts to construct "Canzo the clown" for Canstruction.
"Canzo" was displayed in the lobby of the Saenger Theatre and was one of several displays created by local architectural firms. These creations help raise awareness and food donations for Manna Food Bank. DalSal's clown was created with over 400 cans of food ranging from ravioli to raisins.
After spending the last 6 weeks in and out of hotels, I have decided a more comfortable housing situation is needed. I did a little Internet research and could only find weekly vacation rentals or 6 month lease apartments. The requirement to be furnished was very limiting.
When you're looking for real estate, the word "location" is extremely important. I left work and headed to downtown Glasgow to search for a garage apartment or room for let. During a stop for a red light, I looked to my right and noticed a bed and breakfast. I quickly rounded the block and parking thinking I would ask the owner if they knew of any available rentals nearby. While reading the 'we'll be right back" sign taped to the door, a hand appeared and removed the sign, pushed opened the door and invited me in. Karin, the owner, welcomed me with a smile and asked how she could help me. After explaining my situation, she told me that a room was available for the dates I needed. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
This bed and breakfast, Hall Place, was built in 1852 by Judge Tompkins for his daughter and son in law, Theodosia and Dr. James Hall. Thursday night I will move in to Hall Place and spend the next 8 days in the Dr. Hall room. This room is filled with doctor collectibles, ranging from stethoscopes to bed pans. A large poster bed, amoire, and desk complete the late 1800's decor.
I think that being located in the heart of Glasgow will give me the opportunity to engage in more of the local activities and visit the restaurants and shops in the area. I already have tickets for the Mary Chapin Carpenter www.marychapincarpenter.com concert that will happen in Oct. at the groovy Plaza theatre located just two blocks away from Hall Place. www.plaza.org/events/plaza_events.html
Work continues to keep me busy with my time still being split between Mammoth Cave Visitor Center and the finishing touches to the Abe Lincoln Memorial Building. On a sidebar; apparently, the Judge's wife's nephew was Lincoln's law partner.
In this part of Kentucky everything or everyone is somehow related to Lincoln or a cave. (smile)
Time to pack........
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