Feeling gratitude today
Jun 24, 2020 13:52:29 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
Graywulff wrote:
She is still stranded, the Cairo airport is closed to commercial traffic. Thanks for asking.....😃
Can she fly out of another country to the U.S? Just a thought. Not sure what other countries are doing air travel wise to here. Seems like she could talk to embassy help. I had a client get help to leave Spain when the virus broke in Europe a few months ago.
Jun 24, 2020 14:00:38 #
I just started this forum but I wanted to say I look forward to our talks there's some good people here glad to see that this bad time
Jun 24, 2020 14:14:58 #
John D
Loc: Duncanville Alabama
Ghaynes,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! You’re about 8 yrs behind me. I thought I’ve been nearly everywhere but I’ve never heard of Strawberry Plains Tn. I’ll look it up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! You’re about 8 yrs behind me. I thought I’ve been nearly everywhere but I’ve never heard of Strawberry Plains Tn. I’ll look it up.
Jun 24, 2020 14:21:32 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
John D wrote:
Ghaynes,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! You’re about 8 yrs behind me. I thought I’ve been nearly everywhere but I’ve never heard of Strawberry Plains Tn. I’ll look it up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! You’re about 8 yrs behind me. I thought I’ve been nearly everywhere but I’ve never heard of Strawberry Plains Tn. I’ll look it up.
Thanks John. Straw Plains is a small rural area about 20-25 minutes north of Knoxville. We are about 20 minutes east of Sevierville/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area which is very busy now that they opened up The Smoky Mountains National Park.
Jun 24, 2020 14:43:49 #
Jun 24, 2020 14:53:12 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
John D wrote:
ghaynes ,
Beautiful part of God’s world. Are you a Big Orange fan ?
Beautiful part of God’s world. Are you a Big Orange fan ?
Yes. Also, since most of my life was in WI, the Packers, Badgers and Brewers.
Are you a Roll Tide or Auburn Tigers' fan? Both are strong programs.
Jun 24, 2020 15:00:14 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
Hey g,so glad to hear ur gonna make it to Kansas, myself along w many others cant wait to shake ur hand.
I dont mind stopping off in Tn. to pick u up!!
I dont mind stopping off in Tn. to pick u up!!
Jun 24, 2020 15:06:18 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
E.pa.al wrote:
Hey g,so glad to hear ur gonna make it to Kansas, myself along w many others cant wait to shake ur hand.
I dont mind stopping off in Tn. to pick u up!!
I dont mind stopping off in Tn. to pick u up!!
Thanks E.pa.al. I think we would like to fly if possible but I'll drive it if need be. I think TN is a bit out of your way. I wouldn't mind meeting you at Gettysburg sometime. Another trip I really want to make.
A lot of folks I want to meet too, including you.
Jun 24, 2020 15:15:44 #
ghaynes1 wrote:
Believe it or not that thought just occurred to me this morning. Soon as it is daytime where she is Ill ask.Can she fly out of another country to the U.S? Just a thought. Not sure what other countries are doing air travel wise to here. Seems like she could talk to embassy help. I had a client get help to leave Spain when the virus broke in Europe a few months ago.
Jun 24, 2020 17:39:33 #
John D
Loc: Duncanville Alabama
The Tide !!! I’m 73 now but was Coach Bryant’s paper boy in his early years in Tuscaloosa. Both sons went to Auburn & I did some post graduate studies at UA.
Jun 24, 2020 18:07:46 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
John D wrote:
The Tide !!! I’m 73 now but was Coach Bryant’s paper boy in his early years in Tuscaloosa. Both sons went to Auburn & I did some post graduate studies at UA.
Good choice. Bear's paper boy. Was he a good tipper? UT has a long way to go to get to the program Saban has built but I think Pruitt will do a good job if they give him time.
Jun 24, 2020 19:45:15 #
John D
Loc: Duncanville Alabama
ghaynes,
Yes he was a very good tipper. Back then you went door to door once a month to collect for the paper., usually the first Monday of the month. He was rarely there & I collected my money from Mrs. Mary Harmon Bryant. They always remembered me on my birthday & Christmas. If y’all will indulge me I have a true short story about him. I went to collect one month & he was there resting in his Lazy Boy. I was probably around 14 & weighed about 90-100 lbs. he asked Mrs. Mary Harmon to send me into the den. I was scared to death, I eased up next to him & he felt of one of my calf muscles & said “boy are about ready to come out ?”
Yes he was a very good tipper. Back then you went door to door once a month to collect for the paper., usually the first Monday of the month. He was rarely there & I collected my money from Mrs. Mary Harmon Bryant. They always remembered me on my birthday & Christmas. If y’all will indulge me I have a true short story about him. I went to collect one month & he was there resting in his Lazy Boy. I was probably around 14 & weighed about 90-100 lbs. he asked Mrs. Mary Harmon to send me into the den. I was scared to death, I eased up next to him & he felt of one of my calf muscles & said “boy are about ready to come out ?”
Jun 24, 2020 20:11:55 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
John D wrote:
ghaynes, br Yes he was a very good tipper. Back th... (show quote)
He was recruiting the next 4 classes ahead that's alll. Sounds like Bear.
Jun 24, 2020 20:49:32 #
ghaynes1 wrote:
Just a word or two today as I start my 66th year o... (show quote)
No problem ! You've already seen
my ugly mug if you've ever zoomed in on my avatar, only
they do get blurry !
Here are some figures to
consider in the drive-vs.-fly
debate;
Airfare (5-hr. average per flight)
8:40 AM to 12:48 PM (Sat.depart)
1:37PM to 7:50 PM (Tues.return)
$175 per person/$350 for two
11:39 AM to 3:32 PM (depart)
w/same return- $176-(1)/$352-(2)
Driving: 12 hours each way !
(Depending on your gas mileage)
@15 mpg - $250 (max./est.)
@20 mpg - $170 ( " / " )
@24 mpg - $150 ( " / " )
Based on maximum gas prices
(averaged out) and car mileage
estimates !
You will have friends there so a car rental may not be necessary, as you've already had ride
offers ! If you're in the same
motel (Days Inn on Iowa St./best rates) or one nearby, you can ride to the Park with me (or whomever you choose to ride with) !
Just something to work with
for your comparisons !
Again, Happy Birthday ! And
good luck planning your trip !
Jun 24, 2020 21:13:59 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
Big A wrote:
No problem ! You've already seen br my ugly mug if... (show quote)
Thanks again Big A. I'd rather not drive if we can afford the airfare. The rates you gave for flying are reasonable if they stay that way closer to next May.
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