Pam Sievers

My Patchwork Journey

Are You Siri-us?

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I lost the argument this morning about 5 minutes after we left our hotel, but in the end, I won the debate. That’s what really matters, doesn’t it? And besides, the extra few miles took us past home produce stands, pumpkin patches, and beautiful country homes with wide, manicured lawns and friendly columns as we left lovely Bloomington, Indiana.
Kathy, my travel buddy, and I generally have well defined roles. She is the primary driver and I am the navigator. This works well as I do best driving long, straight stretches which coincides with what she can navigate.  But this morning, I pulled the first driving stretch and right off the bat, the difference of opinion started.  Oh no, this wasn’t with Kathy, but with Bertha, the sometimes obnoxious know it all navigation system in the car; which of course describes me as well.
Kathy tried to officiate by engaging Siri on the I Pad, and in the end, we got back on track, but soon, Bertha and Siri suggested different directions. That was it. Time to ditch the technology, go with the intuition and oh yeah, follow the signs on the narrow, two lane Indiana highway until we found our way past a huge Naval Support Installation (http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/default.aspx) and onto a stretch of highway so new, it didn’t even register on the car’s satellite system.


Yesterday, we had a wonderful visit to Indiana University’s campus.  Wow, is that a pretty campus. It’s amazing what a few gentle hills do for a landscape. 












Tonight, we’ve settled at the beautiful Kentucky Dam State Park/ Resort just outside of Paducah.  And I do mean, it’s gorgeous. Every room has a view of the lake, it’s 72 degrees and sunny.  What’s not to love!






The highlight today was our visit to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah and to be honest, I was a bit disappointed.  These pieces are truly works of art, and feature elaborate applique and / or thread painting, two techniques I have little if any interest in.  Further, where I could admire the vision, creativity and skill used to create the quilts, these were works of art to display on massive walls.  I want a quilt that comforts me when I’m sick, warms me in the winter and shields me from the scary scenes on TV. Photo is of the building as no photos are allowed inside the galleries.





I’m glad we stopped here on our journey to the southwest, and you get the feeling that Paducah had a pretty lively past.  Their flood wall where the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers merge is made up of decorative murals depicting their history.




Tomorrow brings a long day of driving and I’m so excited – I just can’t tell you where yet.  We have about 60 miles of more two lane, shoulderless, hilly Kentucky roads, so I hope Bertha gets a good rest.  We’ll need her sharper than she was today.       

Comments

  1. Pam, Pam, Pam, I've finally had time to read your blog start to finish………I LOVE IT!! You have not only educated and enlightened me but you've made me laugh. First I smiled then I chuckled then I laughed out loud. I enjoyed reading the colorful descriptions but must admit it makes me a little envious, however, it also gives me something to look forward to when I retire. Don't panic, that's not happening any time soon. Hugs and be safe, Geri

  2. Sounds like you are having fun. And looks like you are having good weather. Hope both persist!

  3. Thanks for the picture of the Sample Gates, Pam. Looks like you are enjoying yourself so far. Glad you liked I.U. Safe travels.
    Deb

  4. Thanks Adrian. So far, so good. The weather is superb!

  5. I loved IU, and was going to try on some red and white striped pants just to humor you. But then my smarts clicked on, and I remembered, this is IU!

  6. Thanks Geri and so glad you like it. But no retiring for you yet, ok.

  7. When we travel I drive and Ger is the "Nagivator"( a term we picked up from a comic strip somewhere). We both talk trash back to the woman in the GPS, thinking it will be really funny when someday she tells us "where to go" in no uncertain terms! Good for you – the gorgeous weather we've been having is traveling with you.