Bucket List: Nashville "Check"

What a great time we had

touring Nashville.

The tour we took was absolutely great. It was a

little pricy, but when you consider that

it also covered all the

entrance fees, no hassel with parking, it was

worth every dime.

We seen everything that we had hoped to and more.

We started the day going down town to the

Ryman Auditorium, which was at one time

the Grand Ole Opry House.

We had pictures taken on the stage and

got to tour back stage. Then it was on to the

Music Hall of Fame.

Very enjoyable and interesting.

Also took in the Legions Bar where we

had drinks and a bit of

good ole country music.

Wall of Gold Albums

There were about 3 of these.

Out side the Legends Bar

After lunch we headed off to the other side of

Nashville, you could say the newer side.

This sculpture caused quite a stir as the figures are

completely naked and very graphic.

This is where the Opry Mills mall and the Opryland Hotel

along with the new Grand Ole Opry.

We first toured the Opry House, and it was huge.

There was a group from Australia and they sang

a few songs, they were very entertaining, then the tour guide

not to be out done, did a great song. A real treat.

Then we were off the the Opryland Hotel.

It has acres under glass, very Vegas like, but instead of

going up this hotel spread out. There is a canal

running through the grounds, which we rode through on large

boats, there were waterfalls, beautiful flowers, just

so lovely. But huge, we all had maps to see that we got

back to the bus, and we all did make it.

From there it was off to the Willie Nelson museum, and by then

we were all so tired, we just more or less watched the movies of

his life. We were pooped!

The Blue Brothers

Love the flowers

Hunting Summer or at least Fall

We are out of repair jail. It was a very nice shop and all, but the weather turned so miserable that all we wanted to do was head south. So as soon as we got a clean bill

of health Wednesday we were set to leave come Thursday morning. Good thing

too, as we stumbled across the Rise N Roll bakery, near Shipshoena. That

place could be deadly! We bought pumpkin and chocolate whoopee pies, but did not even take

a bite. Gave them to the mechanics and girls at Duncan RV.

We were told that we had to treat the help, so we did our best. Thursday took

us to Indianapolis, where Chuck has a cousin. we enjoyed a nice visit and dinner.

The next morning we were off and the plans were to drive about 150-200 miles, but before we knew it were very close to Nashville. Called and got a reservation for 3 days at a

park at 34 dollars a night....high, but we are doing the touristy thing here.

Except when we got there it was 44 dollars a night and no sewer. What a difference

2 hours make. Just couldn't help my self, we left, and went down the road. Poor Chuck,

it was rush hour, but we made it fine.

These bushes are so beautiful, the leaves turn a glorious red.

Today we were off to check out the area. Ended up at the Opry Mills, which is a huge mall. So many things going on inside, could spend all day in there without ever going in a store. Our freebie's today amounted to 2 Accu-Chek Aviva monitors, crackers and a back pack. Plus we used our Home Depot 20 dollars gift card. Thought maybe it might not be good but it was along with the 20 dollar Burger King one that we had wonat a flea market near Celina.

We just wondered around till we had enough and then went to the movies.Seen Denzel Washintons new movie, Citizen. Really gory, but all in all a good movie. They sure are making some gruesome movies that are soon to be released.

Tomorrow we are going on a all day bus tour. Have to be there by 8:30. We were not able to get tickets to the Grand Ole Oprey. They only do shows, Friday and Saturday nights and one on Tuesday. If the tour is half as good as the advertising portrays it, we are in for a treat. If not we will still get to see all the sights of Nashville. Either way I'll have pictures.