We left Suzie's house at about 8 am. Suzie had been up since 3, which was about the time Terri went to bed. Angela had worked all night, so guess who got to drive?
At first, we put Weenie Man, aka Willy, in the back of the truck with our luggage, but, not surprisingly, he insisted on riding up front with the girls.
He made a nice traveling companion. Never noisy, didn't tell me how to drive, and basically just held onto his YD whenever he thought I was driving too fast. I felt like I was driving too fast most of the time, myself. There isn't a place in Indiana that I know of where the speed limit is more than 60, but on I-75 through Kentucky, I was driving 75, which seemed awfully fast to someone like me who isn't used to it, plus, I was driving Suzie's truck, rather than my own car.
You just gotta hand it to Willy, though. The boy really knows how to celebrate an event like reaching the Tennessee state line!
Upon our arrival in Pigeon Forge, we had a late lunch at the Apple Barn. A word to the wise here: Never go to this place unless you are starving. They serve one person enough food for a family of four. Willy was very fond of the apple fritters. I took his picture with them, but it was a bit overexposed--pun intended!
Then it was on to the hotel, where he made a quick stop in the gift shop to check out the bears.
We were supposed to get a room with a view of the creek, but it wasn't clean yet, so we were moved to another room with a view of the woods and the parking lot. Willy didn't mind the change of rooms a bit, and made himself right at home on the deck while Suzie, Angela, and Terri took naps.
*yawn* It's been a long day. Time for a shot of tequila and a good night's sleep. Who knows what we'll do tomorrow!
And for all of you Yah-Yahs who just can't make it through a Monday without a nice set of buns, here's another one for you!
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Great photos, Cheryl. I'm so loving the tour with Weenie Man. They're all good but my favorite might be of Willy on your shoulder.
Looks like a Nook wall plug beside Willy on the dashboard?
I haven't mentioned it yet but I was given a belated b-day gift of a Nook. GET OUT!!! I actually bought it on February 14 (with the gift card) and am in the learning curve but I have read my first book on it. I also have my personal screen-savers and wallpaper on it so I'm coming along. I have about 30 ebooks (.pdf files) that I've been accumulating over several years so I transferred them from my PC to the Nook. I rarely read ebooks on my desk top...obviously;)
It has been an interesting experience and there are pros (the space issue in particular) but still, I don't see myself giving up paperbacks entirely. I really like the simplicity of holding a paperback in my hand.
I could also enjoy palming Sam's moons:D
I knew you'd wind up with a Nook or a Kindle sooner or later. You're the kind of voracious reader they were designed for!
Weenie Man has been a ton of fun. We've been giggling like a bunch of school kids.
I can't decide who looks happiest to be on this vacation, Cheryl, you or weenie man!
@Nancy--I got a Kindle for Christmas and I'm loving it! Great especially for the plane on the way to CA to see the kids and at night, when I suffer menopausal insomnia--I can read with the little light and hubs ZZZZs on, none the wiser.
Good morning everyone! Cheryl, I hope you have fun on your vacation. I feel like I haven't been on forever..I think it was like 3 weeks. I've been so busy. My husband comes home on leave today. I haven't seen him in 8 months!! Then our paperwork went through for me to move to Korea with him. So I've just been busy getting all my stuff ready. I hope y'all have a great day!! :D
You're moving to Korea??? That sounds like quite a move!
Looks like you and Willie are having a great vacation, Cheryl!!
@Nancy and Nan -- LOVE my Kindle!! I can see why ebooks are getting to be so damned popular!
Off to spend my day off by writing...
cheryl, sounds like you and the ladies are going to have a great time on your trip with Weenie Man. Love the pictures.
@Elizabeth, You will probably like Korea,my daughter in law went for just a couple of months to visit my son and really loved it. Good luck on your move.
Cheryl - Love the photos! Weenie Man may have you covered, but if you want a life-size Weenie Man, I am emailing you Mike the Weenie's phone number. He's in Knoxville and I talked to him about you girls. I've called in a favor!
LOL Cheryl. It's like your own version of "Where's Waldo?"
The buns are so beautiful. Love that pose.
Congrats on the Nook Nancy. How fun.
LMAO! I'm glad that purchase is causing so much entertainment and fun for all of you, Cheryl! The pics are hysterical with Willy! I personally love the one in which he is sitting on your shoulder and the one on the deck with his legs spread wide. Too funny!
Glad you're all having a great time and I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip!
The bun pic is nice! Super round mounds just right for grabbing!
Cheryl, you're so good to share your travels with us! Photos are great! Love seeing Willy checking everything out! And yes, the one of him on your shoulder, hilarious! Have a great time! Are you there all week?
LMAO! It looks Willy have a nice ride. It knows how to fit in he works his Charm wherever he goes. Was that Pretzel Rods you ladies were snacking on in the backseat as you crossed the Tennesse lone. Have Fun. If we're lucky you can spot some real willies on the way.
Enjoy You Hubby Elizabeth.
@Cheryl and Susan..I'm so excited. This will be the first time I'm really away from my family. I was born there and stayed there until I was 4. I really don't remember anything so this will be good for me. @Donna, Oh I will.LOL :) 8 months is a long time.
Good afternoon, Yah-Yahs! Just got back from shopping. Angie and I went to the hot tub for a while. My feet were killing me!!!
@Glad you're enjoying the pics, Susan. Took a few more today. He's so much fun! Thanks again, Noelle!
Got your email, Alicia. Not sure if I ought to call your friend or not. Terri is already out of control!
@Nan. Weenie Man is happy no matter where he goes. He's got his hand on the joy stick all the time!
Have fun in Korea, Elizabeth. Yeah. Apart for 8 months???? OMG!!!
We're here until Friday, Lisa. More Willy pics yet to come! He's been a busy fella today!
Donna. Those were Terri's pretzels. Not sure anyone ate any of them, but, yeah, pretzel rods would have been very appropriate!
LOL Mary G! Where's Willy????
Have fun writing Elizabeth! I finished the read-through of Virgin last night. I should probably go through it one more time, but not sure I will or not. LOL! I still remember you telling me to "Step away from the keyboard!"
You should go for it. He's fun, harmless, and a SWEET piece of ass!
Then I'll have to say it again! "Step away from the keyboard!!" Go enjoy your vacation!! :)
@Mary G. Thanks. You should see the variety of screensavers that rotate on my Nook. *snort* No bare weasels (they're in my Man Gallery on my pc) but some damn funny cartoons and other photos I love. It's good to personalize;)
@Alicia. "Fun, harmless and a SWEET piece of ass." You wild thing, you! *big grin* I knew someone like that once;)
I hope the traveling ladies AT LEAST invite him for a drink and photo op. How righteous would that be on the blog? You listening, Cheryl?
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