Day 68 – Nashville, TN

Short report today, we’re having a little bit of a late evening tonight because Geri and Don went to a show. More about that later. Had two walks this morning; Geri thought it was going to rain right away, and wanted me to get my walk, so she took me out. Didn’t rain, so Don took me for another walk at our usual time. Yeah, got my exercise, did my business, did my sniffing, but didn’t meet a soul; think everyone sleeps late in this park. When we were all dressed and ready (I was the first one ready), we got into the truck and headed for town. We found a parking garage downtown and parked the truck and me, so I could do some napping. Geri and Don went to the State Capitol, which was built in the 1850’s. Their report to me was that it an attractive design, a bit on the small side, with legislative chambers that were nicely appointed, but far from extravagant. I think they still favor the Montana Capitol. On the way back to the truck they stopped by the Tennessee State Museum, which they said had really excellent displays and exhibits on the history of the State. We drove down to the river bank and parked to take a walk down to the replica of Fort Nashboro, which was Nashville’s first settlement. It’s fairly historic itself, as it was originally constructed in 1930. Then we took a drive through the Music District, where the music industry is centered; block after block of recording studios, agents offices, publicists, attorneys, everything it takes to make records.

Back to the coach, and Geri took me for my evening walk. I spied a lady eating something out of a bowl, and I thought that I should offer to clean her bowl when she was finished. I looked at her and wagged my tail in a very friendly manner; she smiled and waved at me, saying something in a language that I didn’t understand. I took that as an invitation, and charged over to her, dragging Geri behind. Turned out she was eating Wheat Chex, and she gave me one, again with some words I didn’t understand. Geri tried to drag me away, but I wasn’t moving. Duty called, and I was there to clean that bowl. Geri was getting mad, and I decided that I’d better humor her by going back to the rig. When she got me alone, she told me that the lady was speaking French, and was saying, “I’ll give you one of these if you will just leave, you nasty beast!” I don’t if I believe her.

So, I got dinner and they headed out for the show, which was at a theater right next door to the RV Park. When they came back, several hours later, they were raving about the show. It was all country music, with a little bit of comedy, and they said that all of the performers were terrific. Understand, these two should not be considered connoisseurs of country music by any stretch of the imagination. But they have listened to a lot of it while we’re traveling and enjoy most of it. They thought that these artists were so good that they bought two of their CD’s. They said the buffet dinner was good, too.

We’re out of her tomorrow, looks like we’re heading for Memphis. Looking forward to some more beautiful Tennessee scenery. Will check in with you tomorrow!