Gaylord Opryland Pools
Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ching under Travel.
There are three major swimming pool areas at Gaylord Opryland. The pools, two outdoor and one indoor, are all saltwater so it’s better for your skin.
Cascades Outdoor Pool Area
The Cascades outdoor pool area is the busiest of the three. Over Memorial weekend, they had a DJ and activities for the kids (poolside limbo, line dancing, etc.). Adults could participate too, but I think the activities were mainly there to keep the children occupied. Also worth noting is the poolside bar and grill. The staff also come around and take your food and beverage orders.
There’s a large hot tub nearby that can accommodate 20, people possibly more. Beyond that are rows of lounge chairs. Walking past these lounge chairs takes you to a sunning area that also doubles as a smoking patio. At least that’s where all the smokers gathered.
Yes, Gaylord Opryland is pretty accommodating to smokers. Even though smoking isn’t permitted in the hotel rooms, there’s plenty of designated smoking areas throughout the property. You can usually tell these areas from the non-smoking parts because they have these tall, metal, free-standing, outdoor ashtrays that Brian calls “snuff tubes” after their long tubular neck.
I don’t have a photo of the Relache indoor pool, but it’s quieter than the outdoor pool. This pool is geared towards people who want to swim laps. The lounge chairs here are padded and perfect for poolside naps without the danger of being sunburnt because you’re inside.
If you want peace and quiet, but still want to be outside, then the Magnolia pool is the better choice. It’s located at one end of the beautiful Magnolia courtyard and consists of a large pool and a wading pool. There’s a bar and outdoor eating area just outside the pool so you don’t have to go far for refreshments.
Magnolia Pool
Here are some photos we took at the Magnolia courtyard after our swim.
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Jack Daniel’s at Gaylord Opryland
Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
Our first stop upon arriving at Gaylord Opryland was Jack Daniel’s. Despite having had breakfast at the Atlanta airport (we got these disgusting sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches from a coffee shop; I was starving so I ate mine anyway), we were hungry when we arrived at the hotel.
We shared a sandwich called the Lynchburg Social Club…
And some yummy potato wedges…
It was just the right amount of food for the two of us.
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Lookin’ Forward to Rascal Flatts at the Opry
Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ching under Travel, Videos.
I’m not a huge fan of Country Music, but I’m actually looking forward to watching Rascal Flatts perform at the Grand Ole Opry this Saturday. The last time I was there, Carmen and I got to see Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, LeAnn Rimes, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Chris Young. It was awesome!
This time the lineup consists of Jimmy Dickens, Jimmy C. Newman, Greg Bates, Mike Snider, Jim Ed Brown, Jason Crabb, Jeannie Seely, The Whites, The Grascals, Opry Square Dancers, Riders in the Sky, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press, and Rascal Flatts. Honestly, I think Carmen and I had the better lineup but I’m still super excited. I’ve never seen any of these musicians perform before. If it’s anything like the last time, it’s going to be a fantastic show. Woot!
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What Matters Right Now
Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ching under News.
Have you heard about Max Cole’s library proposal for Southeast Wichita?
Now you have. Here’s a 3D mockup of the proposed library.
If you like this idea, then sign the petition. Let’s make this happen!
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Photos of Men
Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ching under Health.
…in awkward, compromising positions…
My abs are still hurting from yesterday’s ab workout. Damn you, Amie!
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