h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ok I'm back. Where were we? Oh yeah. We loaded up the cars and head to Graceland, Memphis Tennessee. It's not hard to find, just follow the signs. As you pull in you'll notice a sign for a hotel. And yes it the Heartbreak Hotel. But some of you RVers might be interested to know is that right behind it is an RV campground. http://www.graceland.com/visit/graceland_campground.aspxThis was taken of the Heartbreak Hotel and the RV park from the Graceland sign. What sign? This sign with the whole gang standing in front of it. So we head inside buy our tickets and catch the shuttle bus to take us across the street. That's my beautiful DW with Graceland in the background across the street. They took a group picture of us and before we knew it the bus was there and they drove us across the street to the house. It's getting late so the inside will have to wait until tomorrow. Thanks for reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 We went to Graceland as kids. I remember some of it. We saw the Peabody ducks, I remember a few of the rooms in his house and seeing his airplane (I think? Could we have?).I also remember something with the Mississippi River, like a small one that ran along side it. So that you could see how it's shaped. Need to ask mom about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That food at the commissary looks great! Looking forward to your photos inside Graceland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That BBQ place will go on my list of places to go when I visit Memphis. My oldest daughter went to visit my Memphis sister last year, and they went to a place famous for its fried chicken. I need to go there too. I am guessing that thing in the plastic cup is the deviled egg? What the heck did they do to it? I've never seen a deviled egg like that. Brunswick Stew is not an unusual thing in Florida. Sonny's BBQ, which is a big chain here, has it on the menu. I've tried it, but there are too many other things I like on the menu, so it's not something I eat very often. Did you tell us who all those people are with you at Graceland? Your family? Your wife's? Strangers you met there? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 When we went to Memphis in 2012 we drove across this bridge and then back so my kids could say they had been to Arkansas. Only other time I've been to Arkansas was when my DH and I did the same thing about 20 years ago. Since you've passed through the ticket building in your TR I'm guessing you didn't notice or didn't get a picture of the trash cans. Hopefully they're still there. Looking forward to the rest of Memphis. I wish we'd known about that restaurant. Great idea to ask the real people where to eat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 The BBQ looks delish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 I am guessing that thing in the plastic cup is the deviled egg? What the heck did they do to it? I've never seen a deviled egg like that. TCD, it looks like the deviled egg is sitting on top of a cup of slaw. Weird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 We went to Graceland as kids. I remember some of it. We saw the Peabody ducks, I remember a few of the rooms in his house and seeing his airplane (I think? Could we have?).I also remember something with the Mississippi River, like a small one that ran along side it. So that you could see how it's shaped. Need to ask mom about that.You need to go back. Memphis is neat town. There are two airplanes at Graceland. I'll be posting pictures of it later in this TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That food at the commissary looks great! Looking forward to your photos inside Graceland.It was some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Graceland pictures coming up if my next update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 All I can say is I love the way you worded the meal you shared BBQ love, classic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 That BBQ place will go on my list of places to go when I visit Memphis."It was awesome."My oldest daughter went to visit my Memphis sister last year, and they went to a place famous for its fried chicken. I need to go there too."I bet it was Gus's world famous chicken. I really wanted to go there but it didn't work out this trip. "I am guessing that thing in the plastic cup is the deviled egg? What the heck did they do to it? I've never seen a deviled egg like that."The deviled egg is sitting on top of some cole slaw and next to a peppercini pepper. Here's a close up"Brunswick Stew is not an unusual thing in Florida. Sonny's BBQ, which is a big chain here, has it on the menu. I've tried it, but there are too many other things I like on the menu, so it's not something I eat very often."I've never had it before. It was quite tasty. "Did you tell us who all those people are with you at Graceland? Your family? Your wife's? Strangers you met there?"Where are my manners. Starting from the left. "" BIL, me, DW, niece, niece, DD,niece, nephew, niece, niece, niece, nephew, and FIL in the black hat"TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 When we went to Memphis in 2012 we drove across this bridge and then back so my kids could say they had been to Arkansas. Only other time I've been to Arkansas was when my DH and I did the same thing about 20 years ago. Since you've passed through the ticket building in your TR I'm guessing you didn't notice or didn't get a picture of the trash cans. Hopefully they're still there. Looking forward to the rest of Memphis. I wish we'd known about that restaurant. Great idea to ask the real people where to eat.If that's all you saw of Arkansas you've seen it all. LolActually is a very pretty state.I love the trash cans. I didn't see them so I couldn't tell you if they're still there. If you oh back yo Memphis you've got to eat there. It's better than the rendezvous BBQ restaurant downtown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 The BBQ looks delish.It was. One of the best ever. And I know good BBQ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 TCD, it looks like the deviled egg is sitting on top of a cup of slaw. Weird.You are absolutely correct. I think they put it on top of the slaw because there was no room left on the plate. It was a lot of food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 All I can say is I love the way you worded the meal you shared BBQ love, classicIt's the best way to describe such wonderful BBQ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 This is some trip you are reporting on, how long did it take you have to rest up from your vacation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Catching up on this report is on my "to do" list. I know you're worried about that, so I'm letting you know! ha ha Those trash cans are funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 This is some trip you are reporting on, how long did it take you have to rest up from your vacation?I'm still resting. LolIt was a lot of traveling but I couldn't miss mom's 75th birthday and I couldn't miss our family trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Catching up on this report is on my "to do" list. I know you're worried about that, so I'm letting you know! ha haThose trash cans are funny.Thank you for relieving my anxiety. I am so relieved your catching up. I c a n s l o w i t d o w n I f i t h e l p s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Still lovin all the updates. Awesome trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Still lovin all the updates. Awesome trip!Thanks. Getting ready for the next update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Ok let's go inside of Graceland. When your waiting to get on the shuttle bus to take you across the street to the house they give you headphones to listen to the audio tour. It guides you through the house and gives you interesting facts and stories about Elvis and Graceland. As you enter the front door you look left onto the living room and the piano room. This is what you'll see.To the left, in the living room, there's this wonderful painting. You the walk past these stairs to Elvis's parents room. (They don't let you go upstairs as it is still used by Lisa Marie and her family). Thats my hot DW with the cool audio tour headphones on. Elvis's parents room and bathroom. They loved purple. Wonder if they liked camping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wow, I didn't realize Lisa Marie was actually living there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Let's head into the dining room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Oh, wow, I just realized, we're watching an Elvis concert on PBS right now :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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