Heading To Fort Smith, Arkansas

We're getting a late start today, but we should be in Fort Smith, Arkansas by the time we lay our heads down tonight. Even though we're starting late, I'm hoping to stop for some Ribs in Memphis at Charles Vergo's Rendezvous. My mouth is watering.

Now This Is A Back Yard

Everyone reading this in the Midwest and South will be yawning. But everyone back in Los Angeles will be saying, "Holy Crap! Look at all that land." :) This is the view from the back porch at the Solomon's house in Brentwood. Click on photo to view larger.

Twenty One Photos Of Embassy Suites

But you get to see them all in one. The atrium at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, TN gave me the perfect opportunity to put Calico to the test. The photo below was made from 21 different photos of the atrium... without a tripod, and NO manipulation on my part. If you look real close, you can see Rocky and the two girls sitting at their table. :)

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We're In Nashville, Tennessee

For us, the 370 miles from Charleston, WV to Nashville, TN is what we call an "easy" driving day. That's just 6 hours of actual driving. So we got into Nashville early enough to check into a hotel, get the kids cleaned up and then headed over to our friends house for dinner. It was just what the doctor ordered. The kids played for 5 hours at the Lee's house Lee, Soloman and Stromatt kids. Even after an easy driving day, the physical activity and unbridled play was welcomed! :)

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