The Daily Planet and More

It's Sunday, and we made it to Paducah yesterday afternoon, just in time to help with locking the doors to the National Quilt Museum! Sew you know where we're heading today! Wrong! Saved by a couple we met while having breakfast. They were dressed in their 1700's garb to attend an Encampment event at the local state park and historic Fort Massac in nearby Illinois. They were heading back for today's continuing festivities! What luck! Their explanation and enthusiasm 'convinced' us to follow along! And you thought The Man doesn't look out for George! Guess again!

George's Saviors

You would not guess who we saw while driving to the encampment. That's right! We were in Metropolis, IL and standing on the pedestal outside town hall....was Superman! What luck again! How could my day get any better? Time will tell.

The Encampment was interesting. Many individuals, re-enactors, dressed in period outfits and carried historically accurate knives, pistols, and rifles. The re-enactors included British, French and U.S. Marines as well as Indians and pioneers. Several musical groups were in a tent performing and selling CDs, while other groups were marching to fife and drum on the parade grounds and/or firing their weapons and canons. Many of the participants camped on the grounds in canvas tents for the weekend and prepared meals over open fires using wrought iron utensils. Quite the dedicated group. 

One article we read, explained that the military uniforms could be valued at over $1,000 while other outfits were hand made by the re-enactors. There were numerous food and merchandise vendors attending. Some of the re-enactors were actually making their own wares, like the blacksmith, basket weaver and tanners. Thankfully, only a limited amount of 'Made in China' merchandise was offered for sale. Nancy did manage to pick up a trinket – pictures to appear in a future blog! I'm trying to build suspense!

So, our trip to the quilt museum is rescheduled for tomorrow! One can only drag his feet for so long.

Fleur de Lis Everywhere

Nancy and George - Until Tomorrow