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Post by keymod on Feb 23, 2015 20:12:26 GMT -6
One of the biggest revelations I ever had was eating fried chicken at a tiny roadside restaurant in Alabama. I learned that I've never had the real deal anywhere else. I felt the same thing about BBQ. I think it was West Virginia. Back woods road trip. Farmer had a hand-written sign out on the road, pit out behind the barn. Never had better. |
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Post by ericn on Feb 23, 2015 20:31:30 GMT -6
Looking at these dates... Sep 22 - October 13. Probably have two nights in LA to split the journey...so get to Nashville around 25/26 Sep This time frame is based on holidays my wife has here.. ... Anything wrong with coming at that time...? I have been looking at accommodation options, and it seems there are quite a few "home stays" where people are renting out rooms with private facilities in their homes... thought could be kinda cool.. or absolutely terrifying.... Looking at renting a car for the entire time.. Could really use some help on where the best location would be to stay.. in that should I stay in a particular suburb or area.. I might just book two nights jn Nash before we get there then take it from there... cheers Wiz Oh man the 28th is the kids birthday! I'm going to have to come up with a great 11 year old boy specific reason for Nashville ! |
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Post by ericn on Feb 23, 2015 20:35:19 GMT -6
One of the biggest revelations I ever had was eating fried chicken at a tiny roadside restaurant in Alabama. I learned that I've never had the real deal anywhere else. I felt the same thing about BBQ. I think it was West Virginia. Back woods road trip. Farmer had a hand-written sign out on the road, pit out behind the barn. Never had better. BBQ, must come to KC, the Mecca of Low and Slow! Author Bryant's and Gates the old school legends and Joes the New school legend all within 15min of my place. |
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Feb 23, 2015 22:02:39 GMT -6
The best BBQ I ever had by far was at a roadside place along old route 66 on the edge of a small town in Oklahoma. The people in both that and the one in Alabama were almost all local residents on a first name basis with the people working there.
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Post by unit7 on Feb 24, 2015 0:36:03 GMT -6
Looking at these dates... Sep 22 - October 13. I have been looking at accommodation options, and it seems there are quite a few "home stays" where people are renting out rooms with private facilities in their homes... thought could be kinda cool.. or absolutely terrifying.... If you decide to go that period I'll def consider going then too, instead of my loose July plans. And re accommodation, if yo're talking Air bnb, I think you'll be fine. I used it for my South Africa trip and I've talked to a lot of people about it and it seems to work great. As long as you read all about the place *and* the landlord. Rent from somebody with good and consistent feedback. |
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Post by wiz on Feb 24, 2015 4:39:05 GMT -6
What is UBER like?
Wondering about using something like that to get around? Instead of hiring a car?
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by ericn on Feb 24, 2015 7:30:58 GMT -6
You can find some just silly deals on car rentals and have complete freedom, almost everybody I know who has tried Uhber couldn't believe it could be worse than a Taxi, boy were they surprised ! Taxi drivers at least in most cases need to know where they are!
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Post by Ward on Feb 24, 2015 10:58:44 GMT -6
You can get a car rental (a.k.a. car hire) for as little as $105 for an entire week. But then you also need to deal with driving on the right side of the road!
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Feb 24, 2015 15:44:35 GMT -6
Nashville is pretty spread out.
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Post by wiz on Feb 24, 2015 16:14:10 GMT -6
You can get a car rental (a.k.a. car hire) for as little as $105 for an entire week. But then you also need to deal with driving on the right side of the road! I only made one mistake, last time I was in the states... just a little one... I turned into 4 lanes of oncoming LA peak hour traffic.. COMING STRAIGHT AT US.. I had gone down the wrong side of the road... 8) My future wife was screeching..I gunned it and we were speeding at the oncoming cars, flat out.. she's shrieking.... I had seen a bus lane about 100 yards up..I headed for that..I had no time to turn around... funny now.. terrifying then.. 8) I plan on being super super careful this time around... I have been looking for car hire...... its kinda frustrating, but also kinda fun 8) cheers Wiz |
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Post by ericn on Feb 24, 2015 16:32:02 GMT -6
I get at least one offer a week in my email want me to forward the next few?
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Post by wiz on Feb 24, 2015 17:06:48 GMT -6
I get at least one offer a week in my email want me to forward the next few? Yes Please!!!! thanks mate cheers Wiz |
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Feb 25, 2015 16:40:25 GMT -6
In LA you might have actually been in the proper lane!
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Post by wiz on Feb 28, 2015 2:19:14 GMT -6
Just reserved the flights 8)
Hit LA on Tues 22 sep
LA to Nash on Friday 25th
Nash to LA Sun 11 October
Leave LA 13 October
Would be cool to have a get together....weekend of 26/27 ?? In Nash
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by unit7 on Feb 28, 2015 2:55:29 GMT -6
Just reserved the flights 8) Hit LA on Tues 22 sep LA to Nash on Friday 25th Nash to LA Sun 4 October Leave LA 6 October Would be cool to have a get together....weekend of 26/27 ?? In Nash Cheers Wiz Wow wiz congrats!! You're a man of action. |
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Post by wiz on Feb 28, 2015 5:33:48 GMT -6
Note I edited my dates
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Post by Ward on Feb 28, 2015 9:21:24 GMT -6
Just reserved the flights 8) Hit LA on Tues 22 sep LA to Nash on Friday 25th Nash to LA Sun 11 October Leave LA 13 October Would be cool to have a get together....weekend of 26/27 ?? In Nash Cheers Wiz I'll probably be back there around that time also. If that happens, I'm going to strongly persuade you to have some fried chicken and biscuits etc. |
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Post by wiz on Feb 28, 2015 16:13:43 GMT -6
Just reserved the flights 8) Hit LA on Tues 22 sep LA to Nash on Friday 25th Nash to LA Sun 11 October Leave LA 13 October Would be cool to have a get together....weekend of 26/27 ?? In Nash Cheers Wiz I'll probably be back there around that time also. If that happens, I'm going to strongly persuade you to have some fried chicken and biscuits etc. LOL at the very least..I am up for mashed potato, biscuits, cornbread and corn bud 8) cheers Wiz |
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Post by Randge on Feb 28, 2015 16:27:57 GMT -6
We will make sure Nashville has its arms open when you get here, Wiz.
R
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Post by wiz on Feb 28, 2015 16:32:02 GMT -6
We will make sure Nashville has its arms open when you get here, Wiz. R Thanks Bud this is gonna be a blast.... (picture small child bouncing up and down giddy with excitement Xmas morning, and you are getting close 8) ) I saw a video about Gruhns Guitars the other day.... oh man... cheers Wiz |
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Post by keymod on Feb 28, 2015 16:42:15 GMT -6
I haven't had a travel vacation in years. This sounds like a nice reason to head South..........
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Post by wiz on Mar 10, 2015 3:01:15 GMT -6
Okay...
So where in Nashville should I look at to stay, suburb wise?
East Nashville ?
Also start recommending places to see and go... And I will start researching?
Does anyone have accomodation younwant to rent out?
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Mar 11, 2015 21:52:09 GMT -6
bump that last question.. we just paid for our airfares.. 8) Also, I am not sure I am going to bring an Acoustic with me... I don't want my good ones to get lost or smashed..and no point bringing a crap one. I found a place online that rents guitars out www.thompsonmusicrental.com/Stringed.htmlthought I could maybe grab one from them for a few days, do the recording, go to a few songwriter nights etc... thoughts? cheers Wiz |
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 11, 2015 21:54:11 GMT -6
I would look at downtown or Midtown...Always something to do...
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Post by Johnkenn on Mar 11, 2015 21:59:24 GMT -6
Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Vanderbilt Nashville, TN
Home2 Suites Nashville Vanderbilt Nashville, TN
DAMN...this stuff is expensive. Of course, I guess the further away from downtown, the less expensive.
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