Halloween 2007

Today we saw the "new" Grand Ole Opry. It is a newer building than the Ryman Auditorium. We went throught the Museum, it was interesting and an education in country music. I had heard of a lot of those people, just didn't put it all together.

We biked and walked a bit today too. Need more exercise!

October 30, 2007 Nashville

Today we finally finished making the HUGE decision as to what rugs we wanted to buy for the RV. So, we shopped a couple hours in the am, then at 3:00 we went downtown Nashville and walked around the city a bit and landed in a bar with live country music going on. We had a couple brewskis and then headed for a cool restaurant that we had spotted earlier. Had a great meal with wonderful ambiance....gotta have ambiance you know, according to JD.:) We had purchased tickets to the Grand Ole Opry that started at 7:00 so walked over to the Ryman Auditorium. Here is a list of the bands and singers we saw.

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Bill Anderson

Jack Greene

Luke Bryan (I believe his band is called Restless Heart....Very Good.

Jim Ed Brown

Del McCoury Band

(Little) Jimmy Dickens

Kellie Pickler

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Most of the names we didn't know, but once they sangs their songs we recognized the songs. Of course, we all know who Kellie Picker is...American Idol?????

It was really good and I am sure mom and Don would have really enjoyed it. The big thing in Nashville this week is that Porter Wagoner died and everything is dedicated to him and billboards are all advertising how they will miss him. His funeral is Thursday and it will be broadcasted on the radio.

I added a picture of the Ryman Auditorium.

Nashville, Tennessee

We arrived in Nashville on Saturday the 27th, (yesterday) in our new motorhome. Yes, we traded in the Ultimate Freedom for an Allegro Bus. Was quite a decision, but have thought about this for a long time...John was actually looking in Tampa, Fla. at a place call Lazy Days, until this opportunity came along. We had an excellent salesperson who, as we found out by reading a company brochure, was one of the "family" of this RV dealer. If you go on to http://www.tiffinmotorhomes.com/ and click on Allegro Bus, you will see what we bought. We are so excited and very pleased.
Today we visited the Opreyland Mall, that also has restaurants, hotels, convention center and a huge mall. It is where the singers perform too. We thought we would go on Tueday. The only one there that we have ever heard of is Kelly Pickler who was on "American Idol". ?????? Oh well, it is suppose to be a good show.
We have to move campgrounds tomorrow...just down the street, but will be there till probably Friday. One nice feature on this RV is the bed is a King Size Select Comfort and I am finally sleeping good. I am such a sprawler and always had trouble getting a good night sleep.
Well, I made an apple pie with the rest of Arlenes' apples...better go dig in.

October 25, 2007

Still in St. Louis.

October 24, 2007 St. Louis, Mo

St. Louis, Mo. is a lot nicer town than I ever remembered. We had a fun day being tourists. We first went through "The Arch", or should I say we went up into the top of the Arch. It was awesome. The view is amazing. I have pictures but am having some logistical problems getting them entered, but will keep trying. Next we went to Anhauser Busch and viewed their plant and drank their free beer. It was really fun. Also got to see the infamous Clydesdales. They are so big! We also went through the Old Cathedral and the Old Courthouse where the Dred Scott decision was made. We looked at some new motorhomes, one in particular. That pretty much took us to 6:30.....and dinner. We just went to Applebee's for a quick dinner.
We talked to each child today....that doesn't happen every day. Ryan was in class, Jackie just took a mid-term, Tony is leaving Ft. Knox, Ky. and going to Ft. Sill, Ok until Christmas Break, and Jeff and Syd are thinking about going to Phoenix with Joan and Sara this weekend, because Joan and Sara have a laser surgery convention.
All is well.

October 23, 2007 Our Journey Begins

We left Cannon Falls this am around 08:15, and drove all day. Arrived in St. Louis around 4:30. We went a little different way than normally because we wanted to see a little different scenery.
We went throught Hannibal, Mo., home of Mark Twain, but didn't stop to see anything. We are staying in a campground on the west side of St. Louis, this is a very nice area. We set up camp and decided we were hungry, so went to dinner at Outback for dinner. Arrived home at 9pm and watched a little tv and called it a night. We did decide to stay another day here so we can go view the Arch and maybe Anhauser Busch plant??? We'll see.
I am still getting used to this Blog..think I might have to call Mindi Pagel to get more help. I posted a picture but don't see it on the screen. I really hate being computer illerate sometimes.
Until tomorrow.