Graceland -- Don't Miss If You Get to Memphis

Spent yesterday and part of this am getting the motorcycle lift and toad tow bar installed. Yesterday we had some free time while the coach was having everything installed so we went to Graceland, Elvis's home. What an amazing place. Since raquetball is one of my favorite sports, I especially liked the raquetball building. Except they have converted it to (one of several) a trophy room for his gold and platinum records.

Also saw his car collection including, of course, one of the famous pink cadillacs. This car was MLA's favorite.I had trouble chooising a favorite between the Rolls Royce, the Ferrari or the cherry 1960 MG. Also saw his two jets, which are literally parked across the street from Graceland (at least 10 miles from airport, must have been fun moving those). One was the size of a 727 and the other the size of a LearJet. Both customized in those awful golds, yellows, greens and browns of the late 60's and early 70's. Yuk -- although high style at the time I guess.

I was impressed when I saw an award for selling 50 Million records. Turns out that was just for one album/song. Elvis has sold over 1 Billion records. OMG! The whole tour was really something and worth the $32 per person price. MLA liked his stage outfit collections best. Really is an amazing accomplishment. Note: had to go through at least five gift shops. Not a problem for me but if you are or you know an Elvis fanatic, watch out. People were dropping money like Elvis dripped swaet in his later years performances (lots of leather one piece pants suits).

Once finished in Memphis we headed south to Jacksonville, Missisippi, which is where we are tonight. Should get to New Orleans tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait to see Debbie (MLA's sister) and her husband Richard. Chance is living with them now so hopefully they will let us babysit hime for awhile. He's growing up so quick. Chance has been following the blog and keeps going to the pictures while Debbie is trying to read.

Put the first scratch on the RV today while moving the RV around at the hitch installers. The owner, a fellow RV'er tells me welcome to the club. Happens to everyone sooner or later. Then he tells me, don't worry, it won't be the last time. Seems RV's collect scratches the way an RV windshield collect bugs -- we already have quite a collection of bugs.

Until next time, see ya!