This year was a record year for me. On November 12, I turned 70. I'm shocked to even be able to type my age. :) Since my entire life I've been reminded that I favor my father's side of the family, and most of them have passed (Dad 61, Uncle late 50s, Aunt late 50s, Paternal Grandmother and Grandfather, both far too young,) I expected to be gone long before now. Thank you Lord for giving me my mom's longevity genes. She just turned 91 on November 1.
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| Nov 1 - Mom's 91st |
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| Atrium balconys |
My husband, bless him, took me to Gaylord's Opryland hotel for an
overnight stay. I've always wanted to be one of those rich bitches sitting on their atrium balconies, looking down at the travelers below.
For a fleeting moment...I was. Not the rich bitch part,but I did sit on a balcony overlooking the bar, restaurant and walkways below. That night, we left our door ajar to the outside so we could listen to the amazing sound of the waterfall cascading just feet from our room.
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| Listen to the waterfall |
We enjoyed a drink and cheese platter in the bar, and later dined in a very proper and expensive restaurant. Personally, I loved the carousel bar that was lost during the 100-year flood. :( But...as far as my birthday trip... I'll be paying the bills for a while, but it was worth every penny, and a proper celebration to reach a year I never expected to see. I'm already saving up to go for my 80th.
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| Waterfalls from the bar |
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| View from our room...notice the decorations going up. |
What a wonderful experience you had. I'm sure you'll enjoy your 80th as much.
ReplyDeleteAn overnight at Gaylord's ! Whatta husband! Must have been fun to briefly see how the other half live.
ReplyDeleteAnd 91--an achievement for your Mom. What a lot of life she's seen.