Keith & I just got back from a trip to Memphis. The library sent me to the annual conference of the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. It was held at the Peabody Hotel. That was really something. Maybe you have seen it on TV. They have ducks that they bring in every morning on a red carpet to swim in their fountain in the lobby. They take them out every night at 5. They have a big ceremony every time!!
We got to go to Graceland. They closed it down for us and we could tour the home, museum, car museum, and his planes at our leisure. We were there from 6:30 to 10 p.m. (We took an earlier bus back at 9) We were really impressed with the tour. They give everyone a little recorder with earphones and all you have to do is press the numbers of what you want to hear. So you can take as long as you want and view it at your own speed. They had food set up at two places so you could eat all you want - ribs, pulled pork, beans etc. Of course they had gift shops too.
The next night they closed down BB Kings Blues Club to the public and we were the only ones there. Of course there were 350 people at this conference and many had spouses so it was really crowded. We didn't stay there long. We checked out Beale Street.
The next day we were given a free afternoon and we took a riverboat ride on the Mississippi. It was hot!! But we enjoyed it.
There were 350 people there and everyone was supposed to bring a door prize for the raffle for the Presidential Scholarship Fund. I estimate only about 150 or 200 did. Anyway. What are the odds. I took one and that is the one I won!!!! It was supposed to represent our city and state so I took an Etch a Sketch (Ohio Art Co.) and a big bag of dum dum suckers (Spangler Candy Co.) When you come for a visit, ask for a sucker. We have lots.
We are just trying to catch up on all the things we have to get done.
Keith's class reunion is tomorrow night. (40 years). When he graduated he had a 1966 Charger. He left a bid at an auction while we were gone, and he got a 1966 Charger!! I haven't seen it yet, but all I know is that it needs painted etc.
I will add a few pictures from our trip.
2 comments:
Sounds like a fun trip. That's crazy that you won your own door prize!
WOW Kathy ~ next time you go to Memphis I wanna go. You guys did it all. I really envy you for having Graceland and BB King's to yourselves. I have never heard about the "Changing of the Ducks" routine but what a unique attraction. Keep up the good work on your blog. I find it very interesting, entertaining, and informative.
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