Exploring Local History. . .

Big T and I are still exploring our little corner of the world.  We have an unusual home in our area called Korner's Folly, Jule Korner built the house in the late 1800's to use as a studio for his furniture and interior design concepts.  Big T and I set out yesterday to see this house, our little adventures these last two weeks have been a lot of fun for us both.  We have seen things that we may not otherwise have the opportunity to visit.  Next week Big T has leadership camp and Sprat goes back to football workouts and there will not be time for side trips.
I will give you a brief run down on the house, it really is a must see to appreciate how it all comes together.  To look at it on the outside it looks like a typical two story home, when in fact, it has seven levels and ceiling heights that vary from 5 1/2 feet to 25 feet.  I will not spoil all of your fun by telling everything, it is a must see to appreciate.  Check out their website:
www.kornersfolly.org  Below are some pictures Big T took.

Stay tuned we have at least one more trip this week maybe two if it all works out.  

Trip to the Dairy Farm. . .

Today Big T and I ventured out to a working dairy farm that gives tours.  These folks were the best!  The young lady that was our guide was very knowledgeable in the history of the farm since her grandfather started it.  We went on a hay ride around the pastures and got to see these beautiful cows. They milk their cows and make cream, butter, and ice cream right on the farm. We got to see the milking room and where the cows stay when they are expecting.    These cows are treated very well.   They are milked twice a day and the rest of the time they are kept in a cooling barn especially on hot days.  Here is the website for the dairy:  www.homelandcreamery.com
If you have a dairy farm near you that offers tours I highly recommend a trip.  We also stopped by a local pre-Revelutionary War battlefield.  We got our history lesson for today.  Check out your community around you, you might be surprised at how much history you will find.  We had a wonderful day learning a few things.
On another note, Sprat is at Mission camp this week with our Church.  So far they have torn down an old shed, for a neighbor of our Church, and taken away the garbage from it.   They have a few more things like this to do this week.

Sight Seeing with Big T. . .

Since Sprat is away at camp I thought I would take Big T on some short trips to check out some things that were not to far from home.  Today we did not get to go do what I had originally planned but we had a great day and it was quite educational.
Today we went to the first Moravian settlement in North Carolina, Bethabara.   I always thought it was Old Salem but it was actually Bethabara.  There are still a few of the original buildings there and they offer a quick tour.  You can also do your own walking tour of the grounds.  It was a little warm but well worth the visit.  We also walked to their graveyard for the Bethabara settlement.
We took a short trip downtown to a local glass blower shop, Olio.  I was fascinated by this place, Big T could take it or leave it.  We watched as an apprentice glass blower worked with the glass.  I could have stayed there all day to watch that.  We have another trip scheduled for later in the week and maybe two more next week so stay tuned.

Summer Activities. . .

I have been trying to find some cool things to do with Big T while Sprat is away at camp for a week.  I found this cool website and I thought I would share it with you.  www.factorytoursusa.com

You can click on your State or a State that you would like to visit and it will show you factories that give tours, some are free.  I found several places we may check out in the next few weeks.   I will be sharing our adventures too.

I found a working dairy farm and an automotive plant that I think would be really neat to see.  I hope Big T will enjoy these places.  We already have a trip planned with my sister and her girls and my mom next week and I am really excited about it.  I am going to keep you in suspense right now though.
Many of these places at factory tours are free the others charge a nominal fee.  Stay tuned for our adventures.