We were bored.† We decided to go to TN to see a giant chicken.† We have a really great book on tape and just driving around here, to the grocery store, to the library; never gave us a chance to really listen.† So off we went.

We noticed on the way down I 565 there had been a wreck headed North.† Traffic was at a standstill!† We got to the chicken and took pictures and then went inside for a drink.† The lady there told us that traffic was backed up for an hour!† We didn’t want to sit in traffic for an hour so we got N.I.A [our GPS] and tried to find somewhere to go.† I have always wanted to take Kei to Lynchburg TN to see Jack Daniel’s Distillery.† I remember it being such a cool little town.† We looked on NIA and it said it was only 32 miles so off we went.

We had a fantastic day.† The tour is free so that cost us nothing but the gas.† We learned that Jack Daniels bought the whiskey making business from Rev. Call [yes he was a preacher] when Jack was 12 years old!! 12!! There is over 400 people who live in Lynchburg and over 400 who work at Jack Daniels.† Lynchburg is, and will probably always be, a dry county.† Our guide explained that you must have 2500 registered voters before you can even vote on the WET/DRY issue!† Isn’t that hilarious?

You can purchase an actual barrel full of whiskey for a mere $11,000!† Kei hated the smell of it and it was a bit strong.† But it was so interesting!† Jack Daniels had a safe in his office and one morning he couldn’t get the combination to work so he kicked it and got his toe very infected.† Which eventually killed him!† Moral of the story… TEMPER, TEMPER!

Afterwards we walked around the square which was so cool.

All in all a great day.† And none of it planned.† With NIA I have wings! It is so funny because I freak out with directions, I mean I am horrible.† With NIA I still don’t know where in the world I am, but I know SHE knows!

Happy 4th!

K