Blog 365 ~ Wordless Wednesday

 

Blog 365 ~ a Hiking I did Go...Finally!

 I Went HIKING! Finally, I was able to get back with my Casey County Explorer's hiking group. It's been Sooo, Many weeks since I've went because of Chamber business, dealing with the hub's bank, and weather But I Finally went... Go Me! 

This morning's temps were a bit chilly when I got dressed, so I added a layer for JIC. I had my coffee, made the bed, swept the floors, ate some toast & cereal grabbed my hiking boots & backpack and off I went to meet the 'local' hiking crew to carpool to the meet-up. 

Gal Pal Margaret talked another hiker into joining us who lives close by. Loaded up and Off we went . I do want to say anytime I can, I ride in the back seat....I don't want to be navigator, and not that I'm anti-social [ Umm Hello! ] but I can listen to whatever is going on with front seat conversation. If I'm asked a question I answer, If I'm asked my opinion I answer. I use the time to get a bit of 'work' done on my phone, and text updates to whoever. By the time we stopped for a bathroom break it was really warm out, so I removed a layer in the car...the other Gal's don't do that BTW. Oops!

Every..Single..Time..we travel to hike or anywhere else for that matter we always end up doing a U-turn because of missing a direction. So after a couple, [yes a couple] of U-turns we finally ended up at our destination. 

John B Stephenson Memorial Forest

near Berea, Ky. We were meeting the rest of the group at the Anglin Falls Trailhead.

We took the 'Orange' Eagle Trail it wasn't to difficult, and had so many beautiful wildflowers along the trail...

  

  

Kim took this photo of me standing near the edge of  the rock...

 I thoroughly enjoyed   using Natures Stairs....

Oh Yes I did in fact Climb Up these Rock/Boulders...

it was the only way to get to the top and see the waterfall...

 it was a challenge for sure but I made it!

  

I love the way Wildflowers can grow out of & from anywhere... 

and I do use my imagination thinking Woodland Fairies live in the tree Trunks...I can see it, can't you??

more gorgeous wildflowers

And What a Fabulous Find coming out of the trail...

Christmas WILL be here in 251 days...🎄 #jusSayin 🎄

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Off to local GOP meeting so signing out.

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening.

 

 

 

Blog 365 ~ Happy Homemaker Monday 4-17-23 ~ Just another Manic Monday!

MANIC MONDAY!! 

Things to do... Places to Be...

People To See...!

And just another Happy Homemaker Monday with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom...

Let's to it!!

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

It's Zero:Dark:Thirty AM as I've gotten up earlier than normal since I'm nosey going to the CVB monthly meeting...

 ** Right now I am **

Drinking coffee taking morning Vitamins

** Thinking and pondering **

How I have been so incredibly Blessed with my kids, G'kids, hubby, & friends.

** What I'm reading **

Run Away by Harlan Coben [pleasure reading], 

Daily Devotions [spiritual],

Still plugging along with Atomic Habits [business/self-improvement]

reading more often lately....

** TV Shows this week **

Same as always, anything new on CBS and guilty Bravo viewing..

** Menu Plan **

**In No Particular Order** Shrimp Alfredo, Grilled Chicken Breast,

Meatloaf Patties, Cauliflower Bake, Pork Loin,

Veggie Egg Rolls w/salad, Spaghetti, Hot Dog's,

Veggie Soup [cooler temps 😬again],

Baked Chicken, Taco's, Tilapia Fish..

[ there will be plenty of nights of leftovers ]

** Goal/To Do List **

Laundry!!

repair downstairs clothesline[ too many things hanging at once

🤔thinking I might have broke it OOPSIE! ]

Walk/Run/Hike - need 10miles this week

pack away 'winter wear' clothing,

** Around The House **

House is in good shape with the help from hubby, so daily basic chores is all,

** Project this Week **

Gather donations for Hospice Blue Jean Ball

Get pricing on baby blankets for newborns at church,

Sort out 2022 race shirts and medals,

** Todays Motivation **

-- See above Pic --

** Favorite blog post last week (mine or other) **

Found another NEW BLOG to follow... Ms Goose 

** Something fun to share **

Being a Influencer/Promoter/Ambassador/new Chamber person has kept me VERY busy this past month or so, along with the hub's PNC bank rescheduling for our loan stuff,  I'm finally going to be able to go HIKING this week...back with my Casey County Explorer's

** Looking forward to this week **

'R'-Jong with the Tribe, Hiking, NAACP mtg, attending a Alzheimer's information

mtg on Wednesday,

and Lions Club info mtg at the Library Thursday night...

** From the camera **

 We Welcomed

our new 'R'-Jong Tribe member Ashley !  

** On my prayer list **

Prayers for those attending the teen Birthday party in Alabama where a shooting took place...I..Can..NOT..Fathom what the parents are going through 😢 it makes me Sad. 

** Bible verse, Devotional **

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Blog 365 ~ Sunday Sermon

Blog 365 ~ Horse Capital Full/Half race Re-Cap

 

The Earlier Early:Thirty AM race morning start was full of activity with the PurrKids...

Every time I hear them eating the canned food it's like 'Hungry Hungry Hippo' game.... 

Dressed for the day and ready to show off Horsepower Bolder Skirt...I'm a ambassador and was blessed to get this skirt to show off at race events....

This mornings Horse Capital race event will be a longer day than normal...we ended up with almost 700 signing up for either 13.1 or 26.2 miles. So, packed some food and water since I'm not sure what food trucks will show up.

Several hundred showed up to run...

My runner kid Tony was Pacing for todays race, he's got a Great business going on with Saturdaze Sunglasses! 

And of course the Kid with 2 of her BRF's Lori & Shana

The Ky Horse Park was the race venue and they always have LPHP.

 Just 2 of my other girlies that decided 6 weeks ago to sign up for the race....and No training [sigh] Lord these girls ! Mind over Matter tanks - Tiffany in Green, and Kristin in Lilac.

OK so the race started, I set my alarm for what I expected the first runner to come in, ??about 1:30ish hours or 1:45ish. I went to the potty, then got my photo spot set-up....

not sure what my face is doing, 😶 this year's set-up is totally different from last year's race where I [and the runners] had All..Four..Seasons going on during the race. If you know Ky weather, you Know what I'm talking about!! I talked to some of the volunteers and took a few more photos, ate the breakfast I brought, read some of my book, then relaxed for a bit. The first runner in almost fooled me ! OMG he came in at 1:19:27 and was Rolling! It wasn't long until there were more and more behind him. 

My buddy DJ James Hummel kept things hopping with awesome upbeat tunes for the family & friends spectating and of course the runners.

 all the runners earned this medal just for doing the race, those in top 3 age grps had a choice between a engrave leather & brass key chain or Horse Capital water bottle...

This was the 8th year for the Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon race. Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms. The race will started at 7:30am from the Kentucky Horse Park Campground Area. A short section (start/finish) will be on the Legacy Trail with 98% being in scenic Central Kentucky country roads passing by 50+ Central Kentucky horse farms.

Staged in Lexington, Kentucky, commonly referred to as the Horse Capital of the World. The Marathon/Half Marathon began together at 7:30am and will had a 6 hour maximum duration (per Lexington city permit). That meant those competing in the marathon must keep a 14 minute 30 second pace or better to complete the race in time. The race benefitted Bluegrass Farms Charities who are the "Heart & Hands of Thoroughbred Racing." Founded in 2003, Blue Grass Farms Charities is a unique 501(c)(3)nonprofit, and dedicated to providing health and human services to people working in Central Kentucky's Thoroughbred ​industry.100% of participant donations and partial proceeds will benefit this worthy local charity supporting the thoroughbred horse industry in Central Kentucky. Blue Grass Farms Charities is devoted to providing health and human services to people working in all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry in Central Kentucky.

The last runner Jovita finished and as she came past me said 'I'm the last one'...

I told her ' No you are Not! Your lapping everyone on the couch'...and she was, think about it. 8 hrs later and 2000+ photos later it was time to pack up and head for home Sweet home! I'm a Tired Gal, but then again so are a lot of my team! Until next weekend....Oh I have 👉TWO👈 races in the same day And Prom Pics to take.

View Set #1 photos Here---> 4-15-23 SET #1 Horse Capital Half, Full Marathon

View Set #2 Here---> 4-15-23 Set #2 Horse Capital Half, Full Marathon 

Full Results are Here---> 26.2 

Half results are Here---> 13.1

All in all, it was a great day to race though it did get a bit warm/hot for the runners. But because of them and after the expenses [there were lots] we [RaceRise] were able to give 5000$ to the charity. So Win, Win!