Trent and I participated in a 5K race this morning in downtown Kennesaw -- the first annual Great Locomotive Chase. We both enjoyed ourselves immensely, and we were impressed by how well the race was organized. With about 250 other runners and walkers, we enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning.
Afterward, our race numbers gave us free admission to the Southern Museum (at the race's finish line). There we learned about the great locomotive chase of 1862 in which northern raiders stole a locomotive engine and drove it north in an attempt to destroy bridges and rails and, ultimately, isolate Atlanta and cut it off from Confederate supplies and ammunition. Unfortunately for the Union raiders (not all were soldiers), the engine's conductor/owner chased them down--first on foot for two miles and then by train for another 80 miles or so until the Northerner's train ran out of fuel and they were captured. It was interesting to witness the telling of this story from the Southern perspective. :)
After visiting the museum, we ventured back outdoors for the second annual Taste of Kennesaw Festival where we chowed down on pulled pork sandwiches and sweet tea from the Big Shanty Smokehouse, a restaurant we'd never tried before. We definitely plan to go back now. We listened to live music, and we watched a clogging performance, too.
This afternoon and evening, one of Trent's friends is visiting. We had pizza and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Mmmmm.
A few weeks ago, Trent and I attended the b-day party of one of my friends at this amazing, authentic, and cheap (!!) El Salvadorean restaurant. It was SO GOOD. Two days later we learned that the owner was being investigated by the federal government for human trafficking--forcing women to work as sex slaves in order to pay down their "debt" to him. Horrifying.
Things are good here in Kennesaw. The windows are open, the weather is beautiful. I might watch South Pacific tonight. "I'm gonna wash that man right outta my hair ..."
I hope you all are well. Love you!
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It sounds like Trent is getting better. I love the movie
South Pacific. I seem to have lost my copy or I'd be watching it with you though there are mile between us.
Whew! You had a busy Saturday. It sounds like you and Trent had fun. Thanks for catching us up on what is happening in your life. I am glad Trent is feeling better.
Kennesaw has an interesting history. I don't think most northerners have heard the locomotive chase story. The north likes to talk about victory.
I am glad the guy arrested for human trafficking got caught, even though it might be the end of a great restaurant.
You seem to be having a good time in Georgia. Last year the Fox Theater Pavillion in Hays showed South Pacific for free. The refreshments were also free. I went to see it with some friends and it was wonderful. The music and story are timeless. It was great to see it on the big screen.
Hi Katie,
I am happy for you and Trent....enjoying shared activities and friends....you are creating a happy life...
love ya,
mom
Thanks, Fiddler Kin. I love you all, too!!
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