Cheers to 2020

2020- whoever thought we would see this yearly number? It just boggles the mind so think how long we have been on this earth.

Patti and I took a little Tupelo tour on New Year’s Eve Day. There were big doings planned in downtown for that night, but we were pretty sure it was all after our bed times, so we went exploring in the daylight!

One of the things we wanted to check out was this big Arena. We are planning to attend an event there next month so it was time to scope it out. They had the arena open that day for ice skating. Who knew that there was ice skating in Mississippi, we didn’t. A lot of people were enjoying the ice.

We parked right by where the New Years Ball was going to be lit and dropped at midnight so we got to see them practicing running the ball up and down the side of the building. check out the “hanger” on top, the ball was suspended from a guitar. Well, what else would you expect from the home of Elvis’ birthplace?

Also this year is Tupelo’s 150th year anniversary. Lots of events planned for the whole year in celebration so we are keeping an eye on that for sure!

WELL—prisoners here wear green stripes. They had a prison work crew out helping with set up. Good idea, put ’em to work!

A lot of work and planning went into the New Years event with big stages set up on the street downtown for the 4 bands and dj’s that were providing music. A giant beach ball drop zone at the park entrance.

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Another interesting art exhibit was in this area too. It is named the Alzheimer tree. A tree welded from metal and hung with dog tags.

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We also “found” a new bakery and started our year out with some wonderful bakery bread. Life is good!

2020 has started out well. We did venture out on New Year’s day to do a little shopping but spent most of the day taking The Christmas tree down and getting all the trimmings packed away till next year. We are ready for 2020, let the good times roll!