Let's See Jack

June 7, 2012

Day 6

Happy Birthday! Well off we go heading to Lynchburg to tour the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. The ride is away from Nashville so we will not have to battle the traffic. The sun is bright, humidity is very low and the road is two lane most of the way; couldn’t ask for a better day. As we wind our way south we begin to see mountains again and large farms many with horses but we also see several herds of goats and cows. I have toured beer and wine distilleries and I think this one is the best – maybe it’s because I like whiskey – you think? The information was very interesting – Jack Daniel learned the art of whiskey making from a preacher (go figure) and the preacher gave the moonshine business to Jack when he was 13 years old. Jack Daniel’s is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. After touring the distillery for over an hour we headed to Lynchburg to walk around and eat lunch. Lynchburg is no more than a square with a dozen businesses; a general store; hardware store; restaurant; several gift stores selling all kinds of JD items and the county jail museum which was an operating jail until 1990. All UTR members know Andy almost always gets served first when we order in a restaurant. Today we sat down and ordered and as the food was brought out Bonnie was served first, then me and Don and Andy was last. Andy’s plate was brought to the table and it wasn’t exactly right so they took it back finally bring the correct order. We all laughed and thought for once he was last but to our surprise when the bills were handed out Andy didn’t get one! His meal was on the house because it was not correct the first time. So even when he’s last he comes out on top! He thought it was a hoot. DQ for my birthday celebration. Miles today 150.