Columbus half marathon

RaceJim, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

This weekend was the Columbus marathon. Jim had been planning to run the half but forgot all about it. Without any training or even a good jog for several weeks, he got up before dawn, in 38 degree weather and joined the thousands of runners at the start line. Luckily, he had a good friend to run it with. I tried hard to meet Jim at various points along the course to get a few photos but the early morning lighting just didn't work it. Here, he is pointing at the house in the next photo.

President's house

RaceGee, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

This is the University president's house. It is the only landmark we know on that side of the railroad tracks. We only know this because the night before the race, Jim and I attended a new faculty reception there. The race led through a few other interesting sections of town but we weren't successful in meeting up again. And so, these are my only 2 pictures of the Columbus half!

Over the Rhine in Kentucky

OTR4, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

My wonderful husband convinced me that Kentucky is not too far to drive to see Over the Rhine play in a vineyard. Although it did take us a good 4 or 5 hours to get there via the scenic route (and getting a little lost), we enjoyed the fall foliage and meeting the front porch locals. When we arrived, the sun was just setting against the Kentucky hills. We plopped down our lawn chairs and opened a bottle of Kentucky white paired with pizza. It was a truly fantastic way to enjoy an October Saturday.

Over the Rhine making a little jam

OTR7, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

Gotta love the stand up bass!

OTR3, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

OTR8, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

OTRGuitar, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

Kentucky autumn.

pond, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

The sun was setting, so we didn't get to explore much of the vineyard. I was able to snap this photo though before the sun sank and we drifted along with the music.

tree, originally uploaded by staarkidd.