Everything Childress...and then some!

Today was such an enjoyable day. We started out on back roads and passed by a winery. I know it’s hard to believe, but we were on a mission and it WAS ONLY 11 A.M. We were headed to a store which specializes in hummingbirds in his paintings and art work. It’s called Dempsey’s Place, located in Welcome, NC. I’ll tell you, the people who live in NC do make you feel welcome.

From there we went to RCR Racing Museum. Richard Childress spared no expense to make this an interesting museum. I may have to switch my allegiance from Jimmy Johnson to anyone from Childress racing. Perry has no favorite, he just enjoys a good race. I refuse to give up my Rusty Wallace shirt and memorabilia though. We were the only ones in the place so I got to take lots of shots and we could take our time to read the plaques.

We have friends who are Peter Max collectors and I’m sure Ken would love to have this in his garage!

The gas can was hard to lift and it had no gas in it. I don’t know how they can lift this and fill the car so fast.

We followed a transporter home one time from a Loudon race but seeing one in an enclosed building astounded us. It looked HUGE and it has to be to carry two cars, parts, etc.

I knew Richard was a hunter and fisherman but I didn’t realize how much so. The museum housed a number of taxidermists’ dreams.

He also had a small section of signed guitars…one was signed by the Eagles and another by Neil Diamond. We are fans of both. Brooks & Dunn aren’t bad either!

The NRA display was a great one. PETA people would not be happy with the movie that plays though!

The General Mills car had a timeline of interesting facts from the company’s inception in 1928 thru 2008.

This piggy is for Gerri who likes pigs as much as we do!

Richard’s trophy room was awesome. He had a special section dedicated to Neil Bonnet. Some trophies were almost as tall as me!

We then went to the Childress Sprint car shop and got to see Kevin Harvick’s 29 car that will be going to Pocono in a couple of weeks.

Funny thing on the way home, we HAD to go by Childress Vineyard. We had been there for lunch on Monday, a wine tour on Tuesday but we were having withdrawal symptoms so we stopped for linner or would it be dunch? No matter what you call it, call it delicious!

Scallops Putanessca minus the olives!

Crab Fettucine with Artichoke Hearts, Shaved Aparagus and Lemon Butter Breadcrumbs

We were able to sit out in the gazebo and finish off our bottle of Sangiovese.

We didn’ t see any robins at the Childress Vineyard, but in the gazebo we had this little friend visit us.

Yesterday morning Perry photographed this sight outside our window.

Because the awning will close automatically, Perry went out and removed the nest. It’s amazing how quickly they built it and even used a plastic straw cover.

This morning, they were at it again and I captured this picture. Mama had cozied herself in but flew out when she saw my reflection. We knew it had to be removed quickly. We now have closed the awning so they can’t start again tomorrow morning.

Birds of a feather flock together, so it is imperative that we return to Childress Vineyard tomorrow for a jazz fest, wine and food, hoping to meet new friends. If you want to see all our pics, travel here...https://picasaweb.google.com/118013797467047077954/ChildressBlog?authkey=Gv1sRgCPOynbSX6oz-ZA Hopefully that works. Ciao!