On Sunday, November 11, Sherry picked me up at home around 9:00 A.M. We traveled from Highway 72 to Highway 101, then to Town Creek, and turned left onto Highway 20 to Decatur. We stopped at McDonald's near Beltline Highway for a restroom break and hot apple pie. We traveled from Huntsville to Scottsboro, then onto South Pittsburg, where we turned right onto I-24 to I-75 through Chattanooga. I drove from Chattanooga to Sevierville, where we were staying at Wyndham Condo 3017. We stopped several times for restroom breaks and lunch at Subway and a Shell Gas Station in Loudon, TN.
Bobby and I split a Tomato Basil wrap with rotisserie chicken, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and fixings. We all drank a bottle of water. Sherry ordered a full roast beef wrap.
We arrived at check-in, and Sherry went inside; we followed later. While Sherry talked, we snacked on popcorn and water.
After we unloaded the car and were settled in, we watched some TV and decided to order a half-vegetable and half-sausage and pepperoni pizza from Big Daddy's.
I was exhausted after the long trip, so I took some night pills and went to bed. I tried to read but was too sleepy.
Monday, Nov 12, We ate breakfast at the guest house of the Wyndham and listened for 2 1/2 hours about timeshares. Bobby and Sherry each received a $150.00 gift card for listening. I did not qualify because I was married, and my husband was not with me at the time. They were both widows.
We rode to 3901 Hwy 411, Dandridge, TN, and ate lunch at Bush's Family Cafe Restaurant around 12:37 P.M. We each ordered the vegetable plate. I ordered okra, green beans, Mac and cheese, and fried apples with iced tea.
Sherry and Bobby both ordered okra, green beans, macaroni and cheese, fried sweet potato, and water.
We watched a short film about the Bush Family and factories, and then we toured the museum.
We had our pictures taken together at the end, and each of us received a free copy.
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| Aunt Bobbie and Cousin Sherry |
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| Green Beans, Fried Apples, Okra, Mac & Cheese, Onion, and Cornbread |
We stopped inside the Bush store for some mints and candy.
It rained all day. We rode to Sevierville and stopped at Ollies, where I bought a Christmas Carol book and a bottle of baby lotion.
We rode to the condo, watched some TV, read some of my books, and ate leftovers for supper.
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, we ate lunch at Old Mill Restaurant, 164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, once again. We all ordered vegetables.
I ordered pinto beans, fried apples, mac & cheese, and okra.
We each received a bowl of corn chowder and corn fritters. Once again, we had enough leftovers for supper.
I stopped to take a few pictures of the raging Little Pigeon River. It has rained every day since we arrived.
Bobby and I walked around inside the Old Mill Store and did not buy anything.
We walked across the street and looked inside an Oriental gift shop, which featured a wide selection of jewelry, wood carvings, and glassware. Sherry bought 5 or 6 bottles of balsamic Olive oil dressings for $25.00. We rode to Old Time Pottery, and I took several pictures of the Christmas displays. Bobby bought an elf, and Sherry purchased a small table and several stackable shelving units. We stopped at Kitchen Collections, and I walked to Dollar Tree, located at 141 E Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, and purchased some candy and three cans of Diet Coke.
We rode to the Condo, watched some TV, finished one book, started another, and ate leftovers.
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| pinto beans, fried apples, mac & cheese, and okra Old Mill Restaurant |
Wednesday, Nov 14, we rode to Workshop Tools, 105 Knives Works Ln, Sevierville, where I bought sunglasses, flashlights, and ink pens. We then walked next door to Lodge Store, where I purchased six 10-inch skillets with nickel-carved backing. I had them shipped to my home because they were too heavy to carry.
We rode to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, located at 3629 Outdoor Sportsman Place, Kodak, TN, where I purchased a pair of boots. Bobby bought herself 2 Henley shirts.
We ate lunch at Applewood Grill Restaurant, located on Apple Valley Road in Sevierville. We were all tired of vegetables, so we each ordered a bowl of soup and a grilled sandwich. Sherry ordered chicken noodles, Bobby ordered loaded potato soup, and I ordered vegetable soup.
We were all brought apple fritters, apple butter, and Julep(orange, apple, and Pineapple juice mixed). We had leftovers again for supper.
Watched some TV, read, and went to bed.
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| Piping a hot bowl of Vegetable Soup in the black kettle with grilled cheese at Applewood Grill Restaurant |
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| Visit the North Pole at Bass Pro Shops Kodak, TN |
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| Merry Christmas from the Lodge Store |
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| Welcome from Old Time Pottery |
On Thursday, November 15, we rode to Dolly Parton's Stampede, 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, to take a few pictures of the Christmas display featuring camels, sleighs, and Christmas trees.
We walked through the Three Bears General Store, located at 2861 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, and took a few pictures at the entrance. Could not take photos inside.
We ate lunch at Firehouse Subs, located at 2627 Parkway, Suite, Pigeon Forge. I ordered a kid's meatball sub, chips, and a drink. I ordered a 4-inch Philly sub to take home. We stopped at the Incredible Christmas Place, located at 2470 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, took several pictures, and had my picture taken with Santa.
We also stopped at Wranglers and several other stores located behind Texas Roadhouse on Collier Drive in Pigeon Forge.
Ate leftovers for supper, watched TV, packed, and read my book.
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| Come take a sleigh ride at Dolly Parton's Stampede. |
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| Fireman at Firehouse Sub |
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| Come visit Three Bears, General Store |
Friday, Nov 16, Finished Packing, cleaned, loaded the car, checked out, and rode to Great Smoky Mountain Flea Market, 220 W Dumplin Valley Rd, Kodak, TN, around 8 A.M.
We stopped at McDonald's in Fort Loudon for breakfast (around 10:36 A.M.) and to fill up with Shell Gas. I ordered two apple pies and ate both of them. Sherry and Bobby ordered a sausage and cheese McMuffin.
We're going to Huntsville for lunch. I ordered a cheeseburger, fries, and water.
Sherry and Bobby both ordered a cheeseburger.
My husband picked me up at a barbecue restaurant in Town Creek around 3:00 P.M. and was home by 3:30 P.M.
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| Last Stop before heading home Great Smoky Mt Flea Market |
We were having a Tidwell Thanksgiving at 6:30 P.M. tonight.
