On January 21st at about 7:00pm, 11 friends, some new, some old, headed down to Gatlinburg, TN, for a weekend that they would never forget.We started off by grabbing a quick bite to eat in Richmond, KY, and then endured the rest of the trip to Gatlinburg. When we got there, we took a quick tour of the 3 story, fun feature filled cabin, and then quickly set to the task of unloading luggage and groceries from the three cars.
Friday night, until the wee hours of the morning, sounds from arcade games, video games, people enjoying the hot tub, people watching family guy on the big screen TV echoed through the cabin.
Saturday was greeted by a veritable feast of Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, and Bacon. The gang split into two groups and headed toward Pigeon Forge to do a little Outlet Shopping and other activities. When the two groups returned to the cabin, another feast was instantly in the works. This time, spaghetti and salad and garlic bread adorned the tables. And many enjoyed a glass, or bottle (or two) of their favorite adult beverage. After dinner, there was more enjoyment of all the amenities the cabin had to offer. And again, those sounds echoed through the cabin until the wee hours.
Sunday came upon us with a surprise. Snow had fallen in the night. Some debate was held whether we would be able to make it down the mountain safely. Some HOPED we would have to wait it out by spending another day in the cabin. But by noon, the roads became clear, and the group of 11 headed home. Their one last stop was the Applebarn, to eat lunch. Then the three cars travelled at their own pace, each to their own destination, until everyone made it safely and soundly... home.
P.S. - The trip was fun, the cabin was great, and the company... well, you can't beat 'em... they were the best. We might try to do it again, next year.
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