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Friday, July 18, 2014

Selfies With Brad!

Classic!  While singing "River Bank" and cranking on a guitar solo,  he knelt down so these girls could get selfies with him. The place went nuts!

Brad Paisley at the Opry

Awesome Stuff!

Native Run Debut

This was their debut on the Opry. She has a great voice!

Mark Wills - Grand Ole Opry

Striking Matches

These 2 were awesome!

Almost Time!

Grand Ole Opry Night - Ritz's

The Ritz's in line at the Opry. Brad Paisley Tonight!

The Cupcake Collection

I'm told these are the best cupcakes in town. .. I'll be the judge of that.

Yes, I will save some for the family too...If they hold up during the long trip home. I'd hate for them to get stale.

Bagpiper

Great bagpiper player too!

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Stage

Hanging out with Courtney, Mandy, Jill, Penny and Chris (I don't know where he took off to) at The Stage and listening to some great live music...Had to get out of there..I was being drafted hard to go up and sing. Lol

Jack's BBC for Lunch

Great BBQ!

The Parthenon

Stopped for a quick pic at the Parthenon.

Me - Antique Archeology Store

Inside American Pickers Shop

Is that Mike Wolf in the yellow shirt?....Oh, nope. Just Chris.

American Pickers

We decided to get off the trolly to look around at the American Pickers Store. Courtney, Mandy and Jill wait for the doors to open...Just hoping that Mike Wolf is in the shop today. Lol

The Capital Building

The Ryman Theater

Home of the first Grand ole Opry.

Downtown Nashville

Chris points at stuff

Country Music Hall of Fame and New Convention Center

Getting ready to tour Nashville. Walked past the Country Music Hall of Fame and the new convention center

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Animated Photo of Fountain Show

Fountain Show - Delta Area

Very neat fountain show in the Delta Area at Gaylord Opryland Hotel tonight!

Delta Fountains

Took a pic of this pretty fountain while walking through the Delta tonight.

Loveless Cafe

Just finished stuffing myself with food at one of my favorite eats, Loveless Cafe, south of Nashville with the Schaaf's,  Ritz's, Courtney Carnahan, Jill Skinner and Mandy Polachek. great food, great fun!

Grand Ol Opry

Went for a walk over to the mall to buy a bathing suit... Forgot mine at home.. Walked by the Grand ol Opry on my way there and took this pic...Tickets to see Brad Paisley Friday!

Gaylor Opryland Resort

Arrived at Gaylord Opryland about 2:15pm Ohio time, 1:15 p.m.  Nashville time this afternoon. Reacquainting myself with this huge facility.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Grizzly Bear, Over and Out!

Vip On the Lookout

Steve looks out over the horizon for signs of wildlife and stuff.

Another Silver Lake Sunset

Sunset at Silver Lake

What a great sunset to conclude a great vacation and a super time we had with the Vippermans at Silver Lake State Park in Michigan this year! Thanks for allowing us to tag along! We enjoyed every minute!

Jen and Elli at Sunset

Beautiful wife and daughter pose for a pic  on the observation deck at Dunes Waterfront Resort.

Ben and Seth

Look closely and note the two dots on the Dunes at Silver Lake. That is Ben and Seth. Ben had just ran down that monster hill in an attempt to hyper extend his knee (You can see the length of his stride to the left of where he is climbing). I'm so glad there were no trips to the hospital.

Steve and Beth - Little Sable Point Lighthouse

Steve and Beth take in the beautiful birdseye view.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Little Sable Point Lighthouse

This was a pic taken from a much more comforting location.

Looking South - Lake Michigan

Another pic from Little Sable Point Lighthouse looking south on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.  Can you spot the kite?  Hint...It is below us from this vantage point.

Elli - Little a Sable Point Lighthouse

A great pic of Elli with Lake Michigan in the backdrop.

Ben and Seth - Little Sable Point Lighthouse

Ben and Seth pause for a pic atop Little Sable Point Lighthouse. This is just a few miles from Silver Lake.  Beautiful view,  but a little unnerving....Heights have never really bothered me much, but this was a little different...Must be getting old.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Ready to hit the Dunes again

Getting ready to get back at it...As our guide would say..."Rock and roll!"

The Vips and the Whites

Stopped for a quick break and photo op at the top of one of the many peaks. Had a great time!

The Vips and the Whites - Driving the Dunes

We took a short break on the top of one of the many peaks and our guide took this shot of us.

Parrot's Landing Jeep Tours

Awesome fun 4 wheeling the Dunes today!  30 mile wind gusts were whipping the sand into places that sand should not be. Great time though!

Breadsticks?

They call these breadsticks in Michigan!  We call it a cheese pizza in Ohio.

Kids in the Big Chair

The kids pose for a fun pic in the Big chair!

We're Shrinking!

Me and my friend!

Beth and Jen

Jen and Beth watching the kids sand board.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Sand Boarding Seth

Seth makes his way back up to the top after riding down one of the hills on his sand board.