So the first weekend in October was the last time I saw him, and I traveled to Kansas. As usual, we found lots to do, without even spending time in the city. We drove on Saturday out to a classic car show. Now I will be totally honest, I didn't really think I would enjoy it all that much, not being a huge car buff, but I found that I had a great time (could've been the company...). I also realized that for the most part, I really like old trucks more than old cars. H
owever, the highlight of the show was what turns out to be my dream car. Check out me next to this beauty. A 1965 Mustang, and yes that baby is pink! I so want that car!!! Someday, I aspire to own a classic pink Mustang. It was fantastic. Scott is very much a classic Camero fan and since there were many there, his eyes were as big as saucers and I don't think the smile left his face the whole time. It was great :)On Sunday, we drove to Wamego, KS. What the heck is in Wamego you ask? Only the home of the Wizard of Oz for cryin out loud! Yes, and we happened to catch the Oztober Fest, the only festival dedicated solely to the movie that this year celebrates 70 years. Its not as big as I thought it would be but there were a few fantastic things in Wamego.
First, they have a Wizard of Oz museum. Believe it or not, it cost $10 to get in. That was a little crazy to me but I guess they have to get the money while they can. There were all sorts of pieces of memorabilia from the movies and from the books and from the actors and actresses themselves. There were even relatives of Frank Baum (the author of the original story) on hand to sign books and stuff. And next door at the theatre they were of course showing the movie all weekend. But on Sunday from 11-1 you could meet one of the original munchkins! We decided to skip that because the line was so darn long....REALLY! They had the munchkin hidden through some secret door so you couldn't see 'em, and I think you had to pay to see the munchkin. No thanks. Now I know you must be so darn jealous that I got to experience this very cool slice of Americana but I haven't even gotten to the piece d'resistance...
Wamego, Kansas is home to the Oz Winery. It just doesn't get better than that. Of course I had to go. And what would I buy there? Check out the photo people...
Yup, you are seeing it correct (I added the flowers cuz it made a nice photo :) But isn't that just a hoot??? I HAD to have a bottle of Witch in a Ditch. And let me tell you, I would be hard pressed to ever get rid of that bottle. Between that and my now favorite saying, "Don't make me call my flying monkeys!" I thought my trip to Wamego was wicked cool.
Kansas was also experiencing the first signs of fall and there were spots of beautiful leaf colours on the trees and wild turkeys running around. I miss the fall, especially on nights like tonight where here in Florida the temps are actually dropping down into the 50s...bring out the fuzzy socks baby!! And I want to hear NO snickering from you northern people. You know how I feel about cold weather...
Well, that was my latest adventure. I'm not planning anything for a while (okay so I say that now but you never know what I'll come up with at the last minute...). I am back in the gym weight training 5 days a week and I am committed to finishing my masters program in holistic nutrition within the next year. I've been putting this off and have decided to get the lead out and finish it up. So between that and teaching, I will have my hands full which is what I need to get through the next year. Hope all is well in your worlds-Love and Laughter to all :)
