Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Winstead Hill (or how my body was harvested by parasites)
Whom ever writes these historical paragraphs is in dire need of a proof reader who's at least 30 years or younger. 
Did you catch the sentence that could be misinterpreted? Please tell me what sounds weird in the following sentence...
"Hood almost succeeded in getting into Schofield's rear at Spring Hill but due to the miscarriage of orders, Schofield escaped..."
"Getting into the rear" and "miscarriage" should not be used in the same sentence... ever.
After learning about Hood's failed rear entry of Gen. Schofield. Cam and I walked up a path going towards the top of Winstead Hill. The path got a bit boring so I took the path less traveled by. Cam doubled back and found his way to Schofield's rear. I on the other hand found myself on a path that was never traveled by anyone. 10 minutes, 2 ticks and 1 bleeding leg later I got out of the woods and back to where we started.
I look pretty pumped in this picture, but I assure you that I am far from pumped. I was itchy, hot, bleeding, and completely unaware that there was a 3rd tick on me. I just wanted to show off my chest hair.
Did you catch the sentence that could be misinterpreted? Please tell me what sounds weird in the following sentence..."Hood almost succeeded in getting into Schofield's rear at Spring Hill but due to the miscarriage of orders, Schofield escaped..."
"Getting into the rear" and "miscarriage" should not be used in the same sentence... ever.
After learning about Hood's failed rear entry of Gen. Schofield. Cam and I walked up a path going towards the top of Winstead Hill. The path got a bit boring so I took the path less traveled by. Cam doubled back and found his way to Schofield's rear. I on the other hand found myself on a path that was never traveled by anyone. 10 minutes, 2 ticks and 1 bleeding leg later I got out of the woods and back to where we started.
I look pretty pumped in this picture, but I assure you that I am far from pumped. I was itchy, hot, bleeding, and completely unaware that there was a 3rd tick on me. I just wanted to show off my chest hair.
Franklin, TN
Today we ventured to the historic town of Franklin. The downtown area was neat but there weren't any shops (or should I say 'shoppes') worth going into. We made our way south to Fort Granger. There we had a lovely view of the city.
From the Fort we walked down a dirt path that led to a pair of railroad tracks. A bridge took the tracks over the Harpeth River and back towards the town. The cement columns were painted with a lovely mural. Franklin is such an artsy town.
After we read some of the things painted on the walls we decided that it wasn't a mural after all. Under the bridge was a nice shaded place for all the edgy kids to drink fountain pops, skip stones and occasionally misspell the word "friendly." So Cam and I did just that.
After skipping some stones we walked back up the rocky hill and walked over the bridge. This bridge isn't very accommodating to those with a fear of heights. Good thing neither of us had that fear.
If I've learned anything from Upland, Indiana it's that railroads are privately owned and it's considered trespassing to walk upon tracks. So of course we had a plan just in case the police decided to confront us. The plan: I was to rip off my shirt and temporarily blind the 5-0 with my whiteness therefore making our escape.
It was a flawless plan.Black Ops
The Nashville area gives us an opportunity to run into many famous people. The possibilities are endless, we could run into...
Taylor Swift
Hayley Williams
Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Wynonna Judd
Dave Ramsey
Jessica Simpson
Vince Gill
Amy Grant
Billy Ray Cyrus
Al Gore
Jack White
Waylon Jennings
Garth Brooks (and most all country music icons)
Being the opportunists that we are we have taken it upon ourselves to run into as many celebs as possible.
Back in my teen years I loved sneaking around places that I wasn't supposed to be. I've climbed onto many a roof in my day and I've also been known to sneak into my friends houses to use the bathrooms without anyone noticing (and yes that would require not flushing).
Cam and I decided to mix our fascination with the famous and my love for sneaking around. The result was...
...a Black Ops mission to none other than the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus house.
Ashley Munn let the location of Miley's parents house slip on our way to Spring Hill. So putting on as much black as we could without looking like we've been to a Hot Topic we set out to get a picture with Miley Cyrus (or at least her house).
None of this looked good as you can imagine. A 21 and 22 yr old (respectively) dressed in black, walking around a 17 yr old's house (whose very soul is owned buy the Disney Corporation). We were prepared for the worst, which is way we made sure to wear running shoes and had a code word/phrase for any scenario where our mission could be compromised. If anything went awry one would say that, "The Jay-Z is on."
(picture of our approach)
We got to the driveway gate and realized that our future careers and reputations (if you could say that we have any) weren't worth losing. Being the last male Stump in my family it is vital that I'm able to woo a woman at some point in time in order to keep the family name alive. I won't be able to raise a family without a job (or woo a woman) and I won't have a single crack at a career in ministry with several felonies on my record and the same goes for Cam as well.
Taylor Swift
Hayley Williams
Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Wynonna Judd
Dave Ramsey
Jessica Simpson
Vince Gill
Amy Grant
Billy Ray Cyrus
Al Gore
Jack White
Waylon Jennings
Garth Brooks (and most all country music icons)
Being the opportunists that we are we have taken it upon ourselves to run into as many celebs as possible.
Back in my teen years I loved sneaking around places that I wasn't supposed to be. I've climbed onto many a roof in my day and I've also been known to sneak into my friends houses to use the bathrooms without anyone noticing (and yes that would require not flushing).
Cam and I decided to mix our fascination with the famous and my love for sneaking around. The result was...
...a Black Ops mission to none other than the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus house.
Ashley Munn let the location of Miley's parents house slip on our way to Spring Hill. So putting on as much black as we could without looking like we've been to a Hot Topic we set out to get a picture with Miley Cyrus (or at least her house).
None of this looked good as you can imagine. A 21 and 22 yr old (respectively) dressed in black, walking around a 17 yr old's house (whose very soul is owned buy the Disney Corporation). We were prepared for the worst, which is way we made sure to wear running shoes and had a code word/phrase for any scenario where our mission could be compromised. If anything went awry one would say that, "The Jay-Z is on."
(picture of our approach)We snapped this picture at the gate and got the heck out of dodge.
It's a bit blurry but flash photography would've given away our position
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Jack Daniel's Distillery
Cam and I hit up the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Map Quest gave us some false distances and some confusing directions but we found it without wasting too much time. The entry way dawns a close replica of the legend who is Jack Daniel. I say 'close replica' because this statue portrays the man being 6 inches taller than he really was.
Our tour guide aptly named, "Buddy" walked us around and told us all about making Tennessee Whiskey. The smells were intoxicating (almost). We weren't allowed to photograph inside the buildings, nor were we allowed to have our cell phones on. One spark inside this building and the place would go "BOOSH."
But now that I think about it Buddy had a radio on him... hmmm...
But now that I think about it Buddy had a radio on him... hmmm...
Cam and I were really thinking we'd get a free shot or a sip or something after the tour. You see the county that Lynchburg resides in is a "dry county" so we figured the loophole would be that if they gave it away you could drink it. Buddy alluded to everyone getting a drink after the tour. So at the end of the tour we walked into a bar looking room and got our free drinks...
of LEMONADE!!!
of LEMONADE!!!
Cam = Mega-bummed
I don't know if my optimism for free alcoholic beverages affected my tastebuds but the lemonade was very, very tasty.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Natchez Trace Parkway
After the cannon fodder we hit the streets and checked out the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway.
This is Cam almost on top of Jackson Falls. It's been pretty dry so the water was at a trickle. I can imagine (and hope) that this waterfall at one point must have been raging in order to be named after such a tough dude.
Expect many more thumbs up pictures
We checked out an old school tobacco farm. There was an audio presentation in the barn. They recorded an old school tobacco farmer for it and we couldn't understand a single word of it.
Oh, rolling hills how I love thee
This is Cam almost on top of Jackson Falls. It's been pretty dry so the water was at a trickle. I can imagine (and hope) that this waterfall at one point must have been raging in order to be named after such a tough dude.
Expect many more thumbs up pictures
We checked out an old school tobacco farm. There was an audio presentation in the barn. They recorded an old school tobacco farmer for it and we couldn't understand a single word of it.
Oh, rolling hills how I love thee
Battle of Spring Hill
Cam and I noticed a very lonely cannon atop a hill on our way to Church Sunday morning. Being the cool and curious cats that we are we ventured out to find out what this cannon was all about.
Right off the bat this place was kind of a bummer. The biggest most legible sign around was shouting at us for bringing a metal detector. This historical landmark (however minor it was) could care less if you've dropped your keys or wedding ring while visiting. If you lose it, well then tough luck. The feds don't want you sniffing around for it. It would be detrimental if one happened across some naturally placed musket and/or cannon balls, that would prevent rust from getting into the water and no one wants that.
Here's Cam lining up the shot. This cannon was aimed down the hill directly at Big Al's Bar & Grill. Tennessee is pretty funny for example a lot of people love drinking down here and a lot of people want nothing to do with it and for another example the Jack Daniel's Distillery is located right smack dab in the middle of a dry county.
Right off the bat this place was kind of a bummer. The biggest most legible sign around was shouting at us for bringing a metal detector. This historical landmark (however minor it was) could care less if you've dropped your keys or wedding ring while visiting. If you lose it, well then tough luck. The feds don't want you sniffing around for it. It would be detrimental if one happened across some naturally placed musket and/or cannon balls, that would prevent rust from getting into the water and no one wants that.
Here's Cam lining up the shot. This cannon was aimed down the hill directly at Big Al's Bar & Grill. Tennessee is pretty funny for example a lot of people love drinking down here and a lot of people want nothing to do with it and for another example the Jack Daniel's Distillery is located right smack dab in the middle of a dry county.
Here's to Big Al. Boosh!!!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Walgreens Girl
So Adam and myself went to Walgreen for supplies. And apparently the cashier flirted with me; however I was to daft to notice. Don't be surprised if you find Walgreen's girl under, 'missed connection' on Craigslist (fingers crossed). I don't have anything else to say right now...
Hello, Internets
Adam Stump and Cameron Kinch are house sitting in Tennessee for a week. They (being the technology savvy people that they are) decided to document their adventures via web blog. Stay tuned for pictures and stories of their fun in the wonderful state of Tennessee.
This is Brady. He's the dog. He goes into the pantry when he's bummed.
This is Brady. He's the dog. He goes into the pantry when he's bummed.
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About Me
- Adam Stump
- Enjoys being outside, listening to music, riding bikes, John Candy, Radiohead, skipping rocks, taking naps, adventures, the possibility of there being a bigfoot, Kurt Vonnegut, John Hughes' movies, conspiracy theories, autumn, friends and Jesus.