More Exploring Memphis

I am really not sure what day it is since they have felt like Saturday. After the crazy rain storm last night we are eager to do more exploring. First order of business is finding a good Southern Breakfast. Dave thinks he has found the perfect spot. We are all game to find it and try it.

Biscuits & Gravy

They sure look yummy.

French Toast with a side of bacon

Check out the menu.

The biscuits were light and fluffy.

However, the gravy was nasty. Sweet, grainy, and an odd color.

Ryder tried some and declared that Bishop's was much better.

I agreed and a whole lot cheaper.

Dave & Ryder like theres and finished theirs.

We are full and Ryder found the only car museum in Memphis "Edge Motor Museum" on Marshall Avenue. 

Starting of with a guide.

This is going to be fun 

checking out all that is downstairs.

Special exhibit just down the hall.

Only 2 cars and nothing special.

Ryder found this car

very fascinating. He studied it for about 1/2 hour.

We came, we saw, and time to move on. How about walking down the street to Sun Records. Maybe catch a tour. We found it without much difficulty since you could see once you walked out the door of the museum. What we didn't expect was the 20 people crammed into the small foyer. Nope, not today. We say a replica at Graceland.

Sun Records

Not at all what we expected from the movies.

Ryder standing still with a slight smile

Loved the street signs 

We still had most of the afternoon to explore. I wanted to exchange a couple t-shirts bought yesterday at the Bass Pro Shop. It would also be the perfect time to pickup something for the girls & Ruston. This didn't take too long. How about taking a paddle boat cruise down the Mississippi.

The water looks even dirtier the closer you get to it.

We were cold up on top.

Much warmer down here.

Listening to the tour guide.

He was great with plenty of stories and Memphis trivia

Our souvenir photo

This angle of the boat looked pretty good.

Other tourists doing some dancing.

They were pretty good.

BB King Blvd & Beal Street

It was a crazy place with people everywhere.

We didn't park to get a closer look.

Exhaustion!!

Another day in books.

Fresh air, sunshine, and cooler than usual temperatures.

It was an early night.

Good night!! Breakfast with Al & Sondra and then back to the airport for the trip home.

Exploring Memphis

No time to nap when you are on vacation. Let's go check out Bass Pro Shop @ the Pyramid. How could you not check this one out.

Not a large parking lot

Check out the elevator in the middle

All lite up it looks kinda of scary.

What the heck?

Baby alligators right by the elevator.

Hope they aren't hungry.

Should we give it a try?

Dave was having second thoughts?

Maybe 3rd & 4th ones.

Check out the view 

from the look out.

This is much bigger than the Virgin River at home.

We got him to the look out.

Standing his ground.

Don't think about him going an further.

Ryder was game

Selfie time!!

With Dave firmly close to the door.

It ain't no joke.

You may see nail marks in the wood.

Can you say exhaustion? We hit our limit and time to crash.Tomorrow's plans are up in the air. Let's get some sleep and rest up for tomorrow's adventures.

More Graceland

Finding seats on the shuttle to go across the street seemed really crazy. We quickly found 3 seats and prepared to head over to the displays.

It looks further than it was.

Dave & Ryder 

They are in heaven looking, drooling,  and moving quickly to see what is next.

Me I moved slowly reading

the history of each car, motorcycle, boat, tractor, and golf carts.

I was fascinated with the history of each one.

Wait!!

They are reading, I may just catch up with them yet.

Boats

Tractors

Time to refuel

Vernon's BBQ

This was definitely better than Marlow's last night.

Next up airplanes

Dang more fabric and gold plated sink.

Dr. Pepper & Gatorade

Elvis's favorite drinks a little surprising for sure.

WOW!!

70's color scheme

Elvis Logo

Taking Care of Business Lightening Fast

This was the crazy part of the tour. So many collections available to look at. We could have been there until closing time at 5:00. We were exhausted and ready for dinner and a nap. Ryder is definitely ready to move onto something other than Elvis. I am ready to relax and watch tv. However, there are only a few stations that weren't playing something with Elvis in, about, or concert footage. It's time for some sleep.

Spring Break: Graceland

Good morning from Memphis. Plenty of clouds this morning but full of excitement to visit Graceland. When asking directions from the concierge he started to laugh and said to walk that way out the door and right onto the shuttle bus. It would take us right to the front door.

GraceLAND Entrance

This looks like Disneyland for the over 60 crowd.

Trying to find the line to start the tour.

The employee changing times wasn't too friendly.

After asking directions he promptly told me not yet.

Dave & Ryder were to excited to get started and nudge me to ask again.

Again he quickly said not yet.

Finally, our tour was called and after standing right the front. The line formed to the right.

The employee gave me another glare along with Dave & Ryder.

I gave up and followed the line.

We have our iPads, headphones

Time to board another bus to go back across the street to the mansion.

More exploring to be done

after the tour.

Front Door

Looking back to the main road.

Nothing is in bloom yet in March.

Check out this room.

Way too much fabric it covered every inch of the room.

All I kept thinking was how did they keep it clean?

The famous Jungle Room

I was expecting something larger.

The green shag carpet was every where.

The graveyard

I did notice that there are no open spaces

for anyone else.

The pool isn't that large.

Ryder was being a good sport

about checking everything out.

Dave & I

It was an interesting hour walking through the house. By today's standards it's not very big.  Time to catch the shuttle back across the street to all the displays.

Spring Break Trip

We have been planning this trip for the last couple months. We are ready to fly to Memphis to meet Dave's birth mom Sondra. Traveling with Dave & Ryder will be an adventure that is for sure. I will not starve that is for sure.

Early morning drive to Las Vegas.

First order of business

Getting food.

Ryder had to have the same sandwich from his previous trip. It was good but not great. I would rather Sausage Egg McMuffin less grease and 1/2 the price.

Waiting at our gate.

We are there bright and early with plenty of time to wait.

Graceland Guest House

We found the rental car and hotel fairly easy.

A town full of Elvis.

If your aren't a fan this is not the place for you.

Trying bbq is something I really wanted to do.

Marlow's for dinner.

The potato is much smaller than the ones from Idaho.

Thumbs up on the brisket.

Love the pink smoker

It was a great dinner with reasonably priced. Quick trip to Walmart for last minute for things that we couldn't pack in our carryons. We also needed a few treats while relaxing and zoning out to the tv.

Time to sleep since tomorrow is Graceland.

Here Is The Story

Am I the only one that see a picture with a small caption and wonder what the true story is behind it. I maybe that only crazy person. I'm still going to share the story behind the picture.

Reganne & Indy

They have a love hate relationship since Indy peed on her bed.

We were headed outside for a bathroom break at lunch time.

Swinging her up and down on the stairs. No barking or growling could be heard.

Playing Lion King

Indy loves playing rough so it was a perfect match.

I sent these pictures to Rylee who promptly replied "Don't hurt her"

Thrift store finds

It's still chilly or rather cold in the office.

I love the jackets I see other's wearing.

These were the perfect match and they are in my size.

Bonus..the girls gave me thumbs up.

Posted on Facebook

Does it stay or donate it?

The consensus is keep!!

I bought this for Hawaii in 1990. I love it!!

The kids not so much over the years. Now they claim to love it.

It is staying in the vacation rotation.

Staff Meeting

Easter announcement taped under various chairs.

Lucky me!! $10 Plus a little weird toy to make noise when shaking the egg.

I love the crazy ideas that they come up with. It gives

you something to look forward to at 7:30 a.m. every other Tuesday.

I am definitely collecting more crazy stories and pictures  that deserve a closer look. It's now time to get packed and ready for our trip to Memphis.