2006/12/01
The King of Rock and Roll
Looks like leaving Ontario early was a good idea --- Memphis was south of storm that hit the mid west, we only got a bit of rain on Thursday evening.
You can’t go to Memphis without going to see Graceland so that’s what we did today. Graceland wasn’t as tacky as I expected. The mansion was left in the 70's style — shag carpet on the ceiling and some walls! Being here in December has the advantage of Christmas lights as both the mansion and the museums were decorated. The Jennings Osborne family provided thousands of Christmas lights for the outdoor displays. If you want to know the history of the lights go to www.jenningsosbornefamily.com
The sign says it all.
The mansion.
The formal living room.
These are just some of Eliv's gold records.
A few of the motorcycles Elvis had owned.
Elvis bought this Cadillac and had it painted purple.
The Jennings Osborne Christmas lights
Yes, I'm wearing a parka, hat and mitts. The front gates to the mansion.
The hotel has theme rooms based on Elvis's songs.
The plane Elvis used to fly to concerts.
You can’t go to Memphis without going to see Graceland so that’s what we did today. Graceland wasn’t as tacky as I expected. The mansion was left in the 70's style — shag carpet on the ceiling and some walls! Being here in December has the advantage of Christmas lights as both the mansion and the museums were decorated. The Jennings Osborne family provided thousands of Christmas lights for the outdoor displays. If you want to know the history of the lights go to www.jenningsosbornefamily.com
The sign says it all.
The mansion.
The formal living room.
These are just some of Eliv's gold records.
A few of the motorcycles Elvis had owned.
Elvis bought this Cadillac and had it painted purple.
The Jennings Osborne Christmas lights
Yes, I'm wearing a parka, hat and mitts. The front gates to the mansion.
The hotel has theme rooms based on Elvis's songs.
The plane Elvis used to fly to concerts.
