Monday, September 28, 2009
Mon. late night...
We had a really long day of driving yesterday (Sun.) after leaving TN. We made it to the Walmart campground in Staunton, VA. We have a favorite restaurant in Staunton, Mrs. Rowe's (good old fashioned Southern cooking), and had a late dinner and settled in at the Walmart afterwards. I think later is best for the Walmart. We played some games and then around 9 decided to take a walk to the store (the R.V.'s are generally on the outskirts of the store). We spent an hr. or so perusing the store and then tucked in for the night. I am getting smarter....for the 'light and sound show', I have decided to cover the bedroom windows with towels to keep out the 'spotlights' and put in the earplugs to block out the many sounds. Works like a charm, slept like a rock.
We arrived in Williamsburg, VA fairly early today, around 1:00. We are here for several nights until returning home. This is one of our favorite places to be. We know Williamsburg well (have done it many times) and aren't sure exactly how we are going to spend our time here, just yet. I know I will go to the Pottery one day. Paige plans on tackling the many outlets. The weather here will be in the 70's by day and 50's by night...perfect. VA is beautiful. On our way home, we are planning to stop off at Mt. Vernon (George Washington's home) outside of Wash., D.C.
This WIFI is not sending my emails. I just guess I got lucky with the one in TN. Thanks to you all who are keeping me updated with news of home and those who send me emails without expecting any back. Since our time is winding down here, I won't post, or bother you, with mundane news. If we get our pictures developed, I will post a few of the last ones and will include a closing post then.
I am in hopes to find a TRADITIONAL computer armoire here (kind of like a secretary's desk). Since my home is a Colonial, I figure Williamsburg just might be the place to find such a thing. If you have any suggestions for me, please tell me where I might find what I am looking for.
Have a good week.
Heading to bed.....sleep tight.
Mary
We had a really long day of driving yesterday (Sun.) after leaving TN. We made it to the Walmart campground in Staunton, VA. We have a favorite restaurant in Staunton, Mrs. Rowe's (good old fashioned Southern cooking), and had a late dinner and settled in at the Walmart afterwards. I think later is best for the Walmart. We played some games and then around 9 decided to take a walk to the store (the R.V.'s are generally on the outskirts of the store). We spent an hr. or so perusing the store and then tucked in for the night. I am getting smarter....for the 'light and sound show', I have decided to cover the bedroom windows with towels to keep out the 'spotlights' and put in the earplugs to block out the many sounds. Works like a charm, slept like a rock.
We arrived in Williamsburg, VA fairly early today, around 1:00. We are here for several nights until returning home. This is one of our favorite places to be. We know Williamsburg well (have done it many times) and aren't sure exactly how we are going to spend our time here, just yet. I know I will go to the Pottery one day. Paige plans on tackling the many outlets. The weather here will be in the 70's by day and 50's by night...perfect. VA is beautiful. On our way home, we are planning to stop off at Mt. Vernon (George Washington's home) outside of Wash., D.C.
This WIFI is not sending my emails. I just guess I got lucky with the one in TN. Thanks to you all who are keeping me updated with news of home and those who send me emails without expecting any back. Since our time is winding down here, I won't post, or bother you, with mundane news. If we get our pictures developed, I will post a few of the last ones and will include a closing post then.
I am in hopes to find a TRADITIONAL computer armoire here (kind of like a secretary's desk). Since my home is a Colonial, I figure Williamsburg just might be the place to find such a thing. If you have any suggestions for me, please tell me where I might find what I am looking for.
Have a good week.
Heading to bed.....sleep tight.
Mary
Saturday, September 26, 2009
It's a rainy day here in Nashville, Tennessee. We arrived here last evening (Fri.). We visited Graceland yesterday as we came through Memphis. We did NOT have an Elvis sighting other than his posters, pictures and videos, etc. Ha. My sister Tina has 'seen' him though...she is the expert on Elvis. Trust me.
As soon as we arrived here, Doug made sure he got his Grand Ole Opry tickets for tonight. We were in this area a few years ago and stayed at the Gaylord Hotel (big grand hotel that owns the Grand Old Opry) and went to the show then. We are really looking forward to going again. This year, though, we are staying at the Yogi Bear CAMPGROUND...haha. Also, last time, we found our favorite BBQ (besides the 'home grown' variety everyone is spoiling us with along the way) here. We had forgotten the name of it though. We had our GPS on last night in hopes something would look familiar. After cruising around to two different ones and many miles later, we ended up at the EXACT place....go figure...for the BEST ribs. When you are in Nashville, seek out Jack's BBQ....there are 2 of them. I got some to 'go' and am freezing them. Paige navigates the GPS so after dinner she just 'happened' to find a Krispy Kreme (the best donuts anywhere) nearby (ours have left us back East) so Doug took her to get some. Man are they good when they are hot.
We are heading to VA tomorrow.
It's rainy here. Our first rainy day since we left. I find that very interesting. We have not had to travel in the rain yet....and won't be today either since we are here for the day. Hope all is well with you.
Mary
As soon as we arrived here, Doug made sure he got his Grand Ole Opry tickets for tonight. We were in this area a few years ago and stayed at the Gaylord Hotel (big grand hotel that owns the Grand Old Opry) and went to the show then. We are really looking forward to going again. This year, though, we are staying at the Yogi Bear CAMPGROUND...haha. Also, last time, we found our favorite BBQ (besides the 'home grown' variety everyone is spoiling us with along the way) here. We had forgotten the name of it though. We had our GPS on last night in hopes something would look familiar. After cruising around to two different ones and many miles later, we ended up at the EXACT place....go figure...for the BEST ribs. When you are in Nashville, seek out Jack's BBQ....there are 2 of them. I got some to 'go' and am freezing them. Paige navigates the GPS so after dinner she just 'happened' to find a Krispy Kreme (the best donuts anywhere) nearby (ours have left us back East) so Doug took her to get some. Man are they good when they are hot.
We are heading to VA tomorrow.
It's rainy here. Our first rainy day since we left. I find that very interesting. We have not had to travel in the rain yet....and won't be today either since we are here for the day. Hope all is well with you.
Mary
Thursday, September 24, 2009
It's Thurs. night.
We are in Little Rock, Arkansas at a KOA Campground. We arrived last night and my Sister Terri, Ben and Abi came down from their home in Springfield, MO. Our cousin, Doreen, took us to a fun Mexican restaurant and we had a great time catching up. We, finally, got to meet Don, Doreen's new husband, who had JUST had a liver transplant. Don's folks are visiting from Colorado and we all had a nice time together. Terri, Ben and Abi slept with us in the fifth wheel and that was fun too. They had to go home around noon today but it was nice to have the short time together. It took Terri 5 hrs. to drive to us...so we appreciated that effort and felt quite special. Today we had lunch at Doreen's (wonderful bbq) and then went to the Peabody Hotel in downtown Little Rock to see the ducks being taken from the lobby's 'pond' on the red carpet to their penthouse suite that cost $90,000! There must've been 30-40 people in the 'audience' watching. Because Doreen told us that we could go to the 'penthouse suite' afterwards, we asked about it. There were only 4 of us who got to see it. I will post the pictures when I get them. THEN you can see what $90,000 buys 10 ducks.
We head out in the a.m. for Memphis, TN. Yes...I admit it...we are going to try to locate Elvis at Graceland...we JUST KNOW he is still alive. We think we will be in Nashville tomorrow night.
A BIG THANK YOU to Doreen, Don, Don's folks, Terri, Ben and Abi for the great time we had in Arkansas. We will always have a nice memory of AR.
Til the next WIFI,
Mary
We are in Little Rock, Arkansas at a KOA Campground. We arrived last night and my Sister Terri, Ben and Abi came down from their home in Springfield, MO. Our cousin, Doreen, took us to a fun Mexican restaurant and we had a great time catching up. We, finally, got to meet Don, Doreen's new husband, who had JUST had a liver transplant. Don's folks are visiting from Colorado and we all had a nice time together. Terri, Ben and Abi slept with us in the fifth wheel and that was fun too. They had to go home around noon today but it was nice to have the short time together. It took Terri 5 hrs. to drive to us...so we appreciated that effort and felt quite special. Today we had lunch at Doreen's (wonderful bbq) and then went to the Peabody Hotel in downtown Little Rock to see the ducks being taken from the lobby's 'pond' on the red carpet to their penthouse suite that cost $90,000! There must've been 30-40 people in the 'audience' watching. Because Doreen told us that we could go to the 'penthouse suite' afterwards, we asked about it. There were only 4 of us who got to see it. I will post the pictures when I get them. THEN you can see what $90,000 buys 10 ducks.
We head out in the a.m. for Memphis, TN. Yes...I admit it...we are going to try to locate Elvis at Graceland...we JUST KNOW he is still alive. We think we will be in Nashville tomorrow night.
A BIG THANK YOU to Doreen, Don, Don's folks, Terri, Ben and Abi for the great time we had in Arkansas. We will always have a nice memory of AR.
Til the next WIFI,
Mary
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