Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Paducah, KY

We're currently in Paducah, where I'm attending a training class at CSI, our banking host provider. It's good stuff - today we talked about bank control records, balancing reports, Centerview reports, and service charge routines. I'm looking forward to the next couple of days when we delve into sweep accounts and multiple cash management accounts - but I digress.

Our trip started with a jaunt to Springfield, IL and some time at Lincoln's tomb; then it was off to the new Lincoln museum and a peek into the Lincoln library. They were beautiful!

One corner of Lincoln's tomb

A view from the front

Rubbing Lincoln's nose for good luck

The inside was filled with statues of Lincoln and copies of some of his speeches


Who's buried in Lincoln's tomb?  Where's Geraldo Riveria when you need him?


The receiving vault where Lincoln stayed when they were building the current tomb

The little tombstone you see on the hill is where Lincoln was first buried


Then we went to the Lincoln Museum where they had replicas of Lincoln's boyhood home and his presidential home (the White House). They also had some pretty realistic looking wax statues - I thought I saw one breathing!


Lincoln's cramped little cabin

Hail to the Chief, he's the chief and he needs hailing


Gee, Lincoln's taller than me!

John Wilks Booth hanging out - he was probably waiting to go see a good play



Tonight we went to Metropolis, IL, home of Superman! Not only do they have a giant statue of the man of steel, but they have a Super Store and Super Museum. And, their newspaper is the Daily Planet, of course.

The base is Superman's insignia!

Excuse me!  We're trying to change clothes here!


Anna's dream is finally realized - to be Super Girl!

Why Anna!  Have you been working out?

Because I didn't have a quarter to use for scale...



On the way back to Paducah, we drove across a scary steel bridge. Since it was quite a way out of Metropolis, I don't think it was blue for Superman.

Whoa!  It feels like we're being pulled to the right!  Now it feels like we're being pulled to the left!  Slow down!!

5 comments:

  1. I hope you washed her hands after touching Lincoln's nose. He looks like he has a cold.

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  2. Karla-

    Hey Girl! Beth Marshall here. It is cool to be reconnected with you after all these years thru Brad and Llyod and the 1988saints.com website and find that you are currently in my HOMETOWN of Paducah, Ky. It truly is a small world.:)
    I hope all is well in your life and to hear from you soon. My personal email is fostercj@earthlink.net Feel free to drop a line anytime.

    ~With Spirit~
    Love&Light~
    Beth

    PS- Your babies are so adorable!

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  3. Hi Karla... hope you're checking your blog regularly, because I have a feeling it's going to be a regular rainstorm...

    Deanne, here, from DC these days. Please write! deanne@marino-johnson.org
    301-560-4840

    check our Web site: https://www.marino-johnson.org

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  4. Hi Karla... hope you're checking your blog regularly, because I have a feeling it's going to be a regular rainstorm...

    Deanne, here, from DC these days. Please write! deanne@marino-johnson.org
    301-560-4840

    check our Web site: https://www.marino-johnson.org

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  5. Woohoo! People coming out the woodwork! Beth, I just sent you an email. Deanne, you'll be getting a note soon. This is so fun!

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