Ahhhh Kentucky, land of fine horseflesh and bourbon, what more could a person ask for?
We pass signs for several different distilleries, then a sign for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
(http://www.kybourbontrail.com/)
It was a pleasant 52 when we got up at 6 yesterday morning. Magnolia's, my favorite, are in bloom and everything is verdant and lush.
Frankfort, despite being Kentucky’s capital, still maintains that small town feel. Surrounded by acres of blue grass farms, redolent with thoroughbreds and cattle, the area is one of serene pastoral, beauty. Sign me up folks.
The picture of the horses was taken at the Kentucky Horse Park, a sanctuary for retired race horses in Lexington. (you can read about it here: http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/horse_racing/articles/2007/12/11/post__time/)
We made it to the Kentucky national guard base while it was still dark and were unloaded in about one hour. There is a Love’s truck stop about 9 miles away, so we head there to wait for a new load. It takes about two hours to get the heads up. I don’t want to jinx anything, but we finally were able to get a load only 50 miles from where we delivered in Frankfort. it’s a load of cable reels going from Richmond, KY to Houston TX.
We stopped at a local Wal-mart for some supplies, and walked over to Chili’s for lunch. I have always wanted to try Chili’s; we’ve been to a Chili’s2 at one of the PA service plaza’s (which was awesome) and I liked the items on the menu on the website. We were not disappointed in the least. We both had a hard time narrowing down the extensive menu, but Joe had the Memphis dry rub ribs and Monterrey chicken combo, and I had the Margarita chicken. Both were delicious. Chili’s is definitely up there along with Cheddars as a favorite eating place.
Chili’s Margarita Grilled Chicken
Serving size: 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup liquid margarita mix
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Pour margarita mix over chicken breasts, and marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
When ready to prepare, drain and dust chicken breasts with black pepper.
If you do not have a grill use an iron skillet. Bring to medium high temperature and spray skillet with an oil coating. Braise the chicken breasts until done on each side. Place chicken breasts atop Chili's Black Beans.
Serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and Chili's Pico de Gallo.
I haven't been posting that much, I have been having a terrible time trying to get internet service lately, I’m not sure if AT&T changed something in their software or their towers, but it will work for a minute or two, then get hung up and I have to sign off and reconnect again. Constantly. Certain areas it works fine, like it used to, but other areas its almost worthless, however, I will try and post as often as I can. So bear with me, and I will post the promised photos when I am able.
You really never get what you pay for these days. AT&T does not live up to the promises it has made with its products and service, but if I were to cancel my contract, I am liable for the balance remaining on the contract. Why is it that we, the consumer, can never void a contract without recourse when the promised service is not provided?
I’ll have that julep now, Jeeves.
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