Visited My Neighbor Twice Today
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 18, 2021 4:34pm CST
Went over earlier to visit my neighbor. He returned from his vacation. And he did not have a good time. Everything was way too expensive, the traffic was crazy, lines were too long, and no good food.
He went to Gatlinburg. His family was there, even his son flew in from New York. He, of course enjoyed visiting with them. But he said he will never go back.
Too sad to hear that. But he is 80 years old and does not like spending money. Gatlinburg is more of a tourist trap than it was years ago. Things are very pricey. And lots of crowds this time of year.
So, what did I do next? Came home and baked him a peach cobbler. I felt sorry for him. He was looking forward to this trip for weeks ahead of time.
His face lit up when he saw the cobbler. Maybe that will help him get over a not so good trip.
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@FourWalls (62120)
• United States
18 Jun 21
When I say I’m going to Gatlinburg, I usually actually stay in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, or Knoxville. He’s absolutely right: Gatlinburg is very expensive. I think hotel rooms were anywhere from $250 to $325 a night the last time I checked my app (as opposed to $91 to stay out a little way).
The Smokies are one of my favorite destinations (as you can tell by all the times I write about them here), but your neighbor is absolutely correct. Maybe next time he’ll go to Falls Creek Falls State Park near Cookeville. That place is gorgeous.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Jun 21
I think the touristy areas of our country are gong to be worse than ever this summer. With vaccinations up and Covid cases down, people are itching to get out and enjoy vacations again. I think way more people will be traveling than ever before. I have noticed our interstate has been bumper to bumper traffic just about every day, all day long. People definitely want to get out after being cooped up for a year.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Jun 21
@CarolDM I'm trying to avoid travel as much as I can right now due to the excessive crowds and congestion, but I do have to travel to Philadelphia next weekend for a paintball tournament. Thankfully, our team flies on a private charter flight and not a commercial flight.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 21
@moffittjc The tournament sounds like a fun trip. Stay safe. Private flights would be the way to go.
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jun 21
That is so sweet of you to make your neighbor feel welcome after his vacation since he needed something to cheer him up.
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@Deepizzaguy (94514)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 21
@CarolDM I know what you mean since it is always nice to cheer up someone who is down emotionally.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 21
@Deepizzaguy Yes indeed, it only take s a few seconds to share kindness.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
19 Jun 21
He is lucky to have a neighbor like you.
I remember the first time I went to Gatlinburg, it was amazing but that was 30 years ago. The last time we went, we were so frustrated, it really is a little Nashville now.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jun 21
@DocAndersen It is growing way too fast.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
19 Jun 21
@CarolDM it really is - i was there in 2002 for a project then again in 2019. the difference in just those years in Nashville was just amazing.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
19 Jun 21
So nice of you to make and bring him a peach cobbler. I'm sure it cheered him up.
That's so disappointing to hear that he didn't enjoy his trip after being so excited about going.
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 21
I know how he feels, trips are always a big disappointment to me. Peach cobbler, that will put a smile on his face!
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 21
@CarolDM At least he got to see his family members, that's a good point:)
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
18 Jun 21
You're a good Samaritan. I appreciate what you did.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
19 Jun 21
That's so nice of you to do that.
hope he is feeling better now, after having his favorite dish?
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@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
19 Jun 21
That is too bad that the actual trip was disappointing. I think the anticipation of a trip is sometimes better than the actual experience.
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@snowy22315 (169940)
• United States
19 Jun 21
I got stuck in terrible traffic one time in Gatlinburg on Labor Day..I would avoid that place on holidays like that. Sorry, your neighbor did not have a good time. Nice of you to make him a cobbler.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
19 Jun 21
That is the disadvantages when you travel and you are a tourists. It cost a fortune.
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