Mat and I took a trip to Nashville this weekend. It was our "birthday present" and in general just really nice to take a break from work and regular life in general.
I love my pets. Really I do. But two nights of uninterrupted sleep with no meowing or a puppy that that can't make up her mind of under the covers or on top was NICE. I slept until almost 11. I haven't done that in years. Yeah I am sure you guys that are parents will have a comment about that one...ha!
We started our trip with a tour of the Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg. Oh the smells that come out of that place. I had a hard time believing that all the Jack Daniel's in the whole world came from there.
They took our picture while on the tour.
http://www.jackdaniels.com/TheDistillery/Picture.aspx?id=59707
I'm pretty sure our tourguide (the guy kneeling) could give that tour in his sleep.
I enjoyed it so much I bought a used quarter barrel to plant flowers in!
Saturday we went to see Beowulf in IMax 3D. Let me tell you after seeing a movie in Imax and in 3D no less I have a feeling other movies will pale in comparison. The animation was insane. I literally forgot at times it was an animated movie, it looked that real. However it did amuse me that even animated Angelina Jolie spent most of her time naked.
We spent the next few hours walking the mall at OpryLand. I do find it a little sad the theme park is gone. My parents took us there for a few trips growing up and I have fond memories of it. I also have memories of being forced to sit through the Grand Ole Opry which as a kid I found the most boring thing ever.
We finished our night at up at Dave and Busters so we could see the Clemson game. As far as the game goes I'll say no more. (I mean really now!) I throughly enjoyed spending a few hours drinking girly drinks, playing skeeball, basketball and trivia.
On our way home Sunday we stopped by the Loveless Cafe for the insane breakfast food.
It was a great weekend. Thanks Mat for such a nice time and thanks for understanding on Saturday when I needed a break from the crowd.
Happy Birthday! I love you.
Monday, November 19, 2007
weekend trip
Posted by JustMelanie at 9:33 PM
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sounds awesome! I'm glad y'all had a great time.
I went to the Jack Daniel's Distillery when I was up in Tenn about a month ago, and I was very dissapointed that I didn't get a taste test. I mean really, a dry county? SO NOT FAIR. But the part where they lift the lids and you smell the alcohol while it is sifting through the charcoal - priceless. If I had $10,000, we could buy a barrel together.... :-) I'm glad that you had a good time. I am now jealous. LOL.
Hey Melanie! This is Caroline (Kristi's friend). I've heard a lot about you, but I don't even remember whether we have met in person. Anyway, I started a competition on www.weightlosswars.com and I know from reading your blog that you are trying to lose some weight so I just wanted to see if you wanted to join the competition as well. It always helps me to have friends doing this with me. My blog is carolinescommitment.blogspot.com. Glad you had a good trip!
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