Tiny Town Update

The Mayor has announced that Tiny Town has power. Lights are abundant and the snow is about to fall. Watch for upcoming pictures. Have a great day. The City Clerk

Pictures of Michelle

Secret Service around Michelle Obama

OBAMA DAY

Ron and I actually set an alarm today and after rising at 6:30AM, we headed towards Jacksonville for a Obama Rally. It was really fun. We arrived at 8:30 - stood in line until 10AM when they opened the doors. Thousands were in line and we were probably number 200 give or take a few. We found a really good place to "stand", yes, I said stand for another 2 hours before Michelle Obama appeared on the stage, but it was all worth it. She is an excellent speaker and everything she said was "positive" - no shots at the opposing candidate. Too bad all politicians can't get their point across without crucifying the opponent. She greated people, but I couldn't get close enough to get her hand even though I did my share of pushing!!!!

I left there with such a positive feeling for the future.

Tiny Town 4

As you can tell, Kaye is the creator and I am the assistant. The Town's building are all in the respective places now and the intricate job of putting the electricity into each building starts. Last night we completed about 1/4 of that process.

Tiny Town 3

The Grandchildren love coming to Grammy and Mikies house to assist with the creation of Tiny Town. Olivia is shown taking a break with Buddy and I. James was present also to help us unwrap the smaller houses and little people. Not one piece was dropped or broken. The only pieces that were broken were done by the Mayor and City Clerk. All were fixable with a little Crazy Glue. Amazing what that stuff can do.

Tiny Town 1

My computer decided to quit during the posting of Tiny Town 1. So if you haven't already read the Tiny Town 2 posting, read this one first.

Tiny Town is a creation of my talented and beautiful Daughter-In-Law, Kaye. Tiny Town even has a story attached to it. It is a happy little town consisting of over 67 building, countless characters and if you ask it's creator, each character takes on a personality. Kaye is the Mayor and I was elected City Clerk by a unanimous vote last year. I am proud to serve. If you are interested in serving, you MUST volunteer countless hours to our little town.

Last year we thought there might have been a murder in our little town and it made us very sad because Tiny Town is only a happy place. But we found out that old Mrs. Green just fell over with the candle stick in her hand when she was cleaning it and she simply died of old age with a smile on her face. That was a relief to both the Mayor and myself.

But let's discuss how Tiny Town comes alive each year. As I said I have this very creative Daughter-In-Law and tolerant son and husband that allow us our little fantasies as we create our Christmas dream. Kaye is shown in the bottom photo starting the process by putting foam on the top of her cabinets to create a firm base for the town.

The top photo shows part of the Town starting to form. You can see the beginnings of the electrical cords handing down the cabinets. When the project is completed you will not see a single cord and the entire town is powered by one flip of the switch. Now move on to Tiny Town 2 for more pictures of this amazing adventure.

Tiny Town 2

Tiny Town is stored in the original boxes. This keeps the buildings safe from harm during the off season and the foam storage is used to elevate the back rows on the town. Not only are there 67 building there are yards and yards of lighting equipment, tiny little figurines, bridges, a fountain, animals - you name it - she has it!

Fishing Action

Mike and Ron went fishing last night in the lake in front of Mike and Kayes home and caught several large fish including this tilapia.

The Beach was so beautiful today.

The Grand Ole Opry was interesting. Most of the people were very very old as you can see by the pictures. The music was pretty good, but the best part was Phil Stacey from American Idol two years ago is now a country singer and he did a couple of songs. He was very good. If we had planned to stay another night they were having Kenny Rogers. We can see him at Silver Springs in Florida during the winter, so it wasn't worth it for us to stay.

These are photos from todays trip to the Capitol Park in Downtown Nashville. We planned to go to the Farmer's Market to buy all of you former Republicans - Obama Shirts, but came upon this tribute to all the troops that formed out great nation from the first war up to today. It was very cool. A lot of history. They even had a battle and you could see it all while looking at the capitol in the distance.

I thought my kids would get a kick out of this sign. We are parked on Shady Lane Drive. Never thought I would get there so early in my life. These Republicans and the Stock Market could drive you to a nursing home!!!!

Elvis and I spent a little time together. He looks sort of dead!!! Doesn't he??

We also visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and this is a picture of Elvis' gold cadillac and gold piano.

Santa and I had a long talk about what I want for Christmas and he thinks a 2009 Prevost is reasonable.

This is the only place in the world that you can take a picture of the back of a waterfall. Very cool.

We visited the Opryland hotel and this is the atrium that is the size of 3 football fields. It is so beautiful.