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| Humphrey's Tales |
January 2015 |
Let me introduce myself:
My name is Humphrey and I was born in 1993 in Flagstaff, Arizona USA.
Currently living in Cottonwood, AZ, with my Mom and Dad, by the way of Florida and Hawaii; don't ask!
Explained through my stories?
Maybe....
You'll just have to follow my tales each month. |
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| THE BELLE OF LOUISVILLE |
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I returned to
Louisville, Kentucky to again enjoy the area and the southern hospitality that
Kentucky is well-known for.
We booked a river trip on the 'Belle of
Louisville'. She is a wood, paddle wheel steamboat known as the 'Lady of the River'
and she had just turned 100 years old.
We had a two hour tour on the Ohio River which
included a huge brunch buffet.
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With respect to 'Belle' I wore my steam punk attire.
Christina, the hostess, showed me to our table with a large window to view the scenery.
And our table was close to the food buffet!
Perfect!
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I was quite impressed.
My name was on the reservation card!
The buffet was really good especially when I received two desserts
AND, I
ate them both!
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After lunch we listened to music and relaxed as we sang 'Cruisin' Down The
River On A Sunday Afternoon.'
The music was too peaceful on the boat, so I
talked to the DJ.
I made a few new selections and the new music
was perfect. Everyone stood up and followed each other in a line to
the outside deck!
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I stayed behind to have another serving of dessert!
I finally went out on deck with Mom to view the river scenery.
Inside people were
still dancing to the great choice of music I selected!
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The City of Louisville is building two new bridges across the Ohio River.
We saw a lot of steel and as we went under each bridge, we could see people walking
and many of them, stopping to wave to us.
I really liked seeing the bridges from underneath to
see how they were built.
Maybe I could become a bridge inspector. |
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While cruisin' on the river I met several 'Ladies of Louisville' who are planning on
meeting me after the boat tour is finished.
Maybe.
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As the boat tour came to an end, I was curious about how the boat
operated.
We were invited by Daniel and his co-worker to inspect the boiler
room, as that is where they operate the boat.
These guys are 'steam magicians'.
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The engineers even let me steer the boat and operate the gauges.
I tried to hide
from Mom but all Moms seem to know just where we are!
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The trip up the Ohio River and tour of the Belle was GREAT!
Happy 100th Birthday 'BELLE,'
You are a Classy Lady. |
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Speaking of Ladies, I guess I got cold feet because I never met them
after the tour.
I'm uncomfortable being out numbered... but I try to be cool
anyway!
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Hear the Calliope!
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As we were heading to board the Belle of Louisville,
we heard the music playing!
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| Join me for another adventure next month! |
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Pat Lyons - Humphrey's Mom
Free Spirit Creations
Member since March 2012 |
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