Sunset in Smyrna, Tennessee

Pictures of the Horses

Chuck and the Witch


Weasel and the Witch sharing some gossip


The "lil guy" looking for some attention


Here comes the Weasel

I took the pictures with Andrea's camera.

Dinner again at Tokyo Japanese Steak House in Smyrna

We shared some sushi rolls and it was delicious and such a nice way to end a busy day.

What we ate:
Spicy tuna roll
Spider roll
California roll
Boston roll

Smyrna, Tennesse: A Great Place to Retire

By TAYLOR LOYAL
Gannett Tennessee

Smyrna is one of the "Top 10 Best Places to Retire" in the country, according to the latest issue of U.S. News & World Report.

The bustling little bedroom community in northern Rutherford County was among the tops in the nation in offering amenities that retirees want, such as the cost of living, climate, and access to health care.

It also was singled out for offering extensive parks and greenways and numerous offerings for history buffs.

"Smyrna is just a great place to live, in my opinion," said Doris Jones, 72. "We've met people from everywhere. There aren't many people who live here who were born in Smyrna."

She and her husband, Clyde, 79, got a call recently from friends in Kansas who'd been reading U.S. News — Lawrence, Kan., was also in the top 10 — and flipped the page, unexpectedly finding a photo of Doris and Clyde.

The Joneses moved to Smyrna in 1985 after Clyde retired from Lockheed. They had visited the city several times and lived here briefly when Clyde was sent to Smyrna on business.

Twenty-two years ago, one of their children was living in Louisville, Ky., and two others were living in Atlanta. Smyrna seemed like a logical point in the middle. "We had made a few friends here over the years and bought some real estate so when it came time to retire, it made sense to move here," Doris Jones said.

Recognized by U.S. News along with Smyrna were Hillsboro, Ore.; Bozeman, Mont.; San Francisco; Prescott, Ariz.; Fayetteville, Ark.; Peachtree City, Ga.; Venice, Fla.; and Concord, N.H.

The town has a population of just over 33,000. It also has more than one million square feet of retail space set to open in the next eight months.

This is from the Tennessean newspaper

Read the entire list of great retirement locations in the U. S. News Magazine

Corey's Culinary Club- From Howdy to Hawaii

Friday, August 31st, 2007
7:00PM

Price: $40.00

This will be a night for PolynAsian foods and Hawaiian shirts. Bring your sense of adventure and be ready to enjoy a trip to the South Pacific. Feel free to wear boots, jeans, cowboy hat along with lei's, Hawaiian shirts, sandals, etc..



Some of the foods we will be trying include:

Egg Flower Soup
Bora Bora (bacon-wrapped pineapple chunks)
Won Ton (tender pork and Oriental parsley in a crispy shell)
Crab RangoonEgg Roll
Rumaki (bacon-wrapped chicken livers and water chestnuts)
Polynesian Pit Ribs
Beef Teriyaki Sticks
Shrimp Panamanian (giant prawns in a herb sauce, batter-dipped and deep fried)
Tahitian Tid Bits (rib ends cooked in the Omni Hut Teriyaki Sauce)



Las Paletas Popcicles inspired by the Pacific islands. Flavors we will enjoy are Hisbiscus, Coconut and Pineapple.

There will be a massage therapist at the event with her chair.

Fun door prizes will be given away as well.

Contact info at Webbspun Ideas

Lunch Today in Tokyo

Today we had lunch at Tokyo Japanese Steak House in Smyrna and it was delicious and the interior was a nice change of pace on a hot, dry day outside. The service was very prompt, efficient and pleasant and the food was delicious and the portions were just right.

If you are ever in the Smyrna area and wanting some good Japanese food, take the time to visit these folks and I'm sure you will enjoy the experience as well.

For starters
Miso Soup

Main Course- Sushi
Spider Roll
(Fried soft shell crab w/ cucumber, lettuce, mayo, sesame seeds and inside out*)

Spicy Tuna Roll

Japanese Bagel Roll
(Salmon, avocado, cream cheese, sesame seeds and inside out*)

Drinks
Beer; Kirin and Bud Light

Tokyo Japanese Steak House
701 President PL #100
Smyrna, Tn 37167
615-459-6988

Poncey the Manatee sings "Ukulele Lady"

Since we are all in the Polynesian mood now, let's enjoy the sounds of the islands.

Dinner at the Omni Hut

It was like stepping back into time and going to the south pacific. Polynesian music, that I remember from my childhood, playing throughout the restaurant and the interior feeling like a hut with tiki everywhere and so much to delight the senses. You get lost in the moment and the experience is truly one of a kind. I kept waiting to hear "Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho but I was happy to hear "Ukulele Lady." Ahhh gooooood times!!!

We talked to Polly, the daughter of the original owner and the current owner, and she told us a good bit of history and showed us some old pictures of the restaurant. We talked about where they find all the art, tiki and multitudes of things that cover the walls. Truly a nice lady and I'm so glad we were able to spend some time with her.

This is a b.y.o.b. establishment so if you want to have an adult beverage, you will have to bring your own.



What we had:

I ate the Tahitian Feast which was a mountain of food with a wood burning "pit" in the center of the food tray. Very unique, fun and delicious.

Egg Flower Soup
Bora Bora (bacon-wrapped pineapple chunks)
Won Ton (tender pork and Oriental parsley in a crispy shell)
Crab Rangoon
Egg Roll
Rumaki (bacon-wrapped chicken livers and water chestnuts)
Polynesian Pit Ribs
Beef Teriyaki Sticks
Shrimp Panamanian (giant prawns in a herb sauce, batter-dipped and deep fried)
Tahitian Tid Bits (rib ends cooked in the Omni Hut Teriyaki Sauce)
Sweet and Pungent Pork
Chicken Chow Mein
Shrimp-Fried Rice

They tried:

Chef's Fresh Catch- Mahi Mahi

Beef Kabob
Beef strips touched with the famous Omni Hut teriyaki sauce.

Shrimp steamed
Medium-sized shrimp on a skewer.

We all tried the Hawaiian Tea it was so delicious and I drank so much of it.

Omni Hut
618 S Lowry St
Smyrna, Tn 37167
(615)459-4870