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Carolyn Marie

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My wife and I just returned from nine days in Tennessee, a state we had never been to before. I am happy to say that we had a wonderful time, met lots of lovely people, did all kinds of fun and interesting things, saw places I'll never forget, and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously.

I have heard of Southern Hospitality all my life. We experienced it in New Orleans a few years ago, and again on this trip. One difference I noted between California folks and those we met in Tennessee, is that here, people say "have a nice day" all the time and it seems a toss away line. There, we heard "have a blessed day" a lot, said with a smile, and I got the feeling people really meant it.

We had no problems or issues whatsoever. I was never misgendered and gentlemen were unfailingly polite, as were the ladies. My wife and I spent some time in a Nashville honky tonk, and the lead singer in the country band came out to serenade the ladies in the audience. Danged if he didn't come up to our table and do a little gyrating with this old "country" gal. :D My wife tried to get a pic, but she was so flabbergasted that she couldn't get her camera ready in time.

I also had the best dry rubbed ribs I've ever tasted, and the ubiquitous "Waffle House" restaurants serve up some dandy waffles and sausage. I gained about two pounds. Time to go work them off, now, too. :P

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Carolyn Marie

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I found much the same treatment in southern Virginia. I was lovely being "mammed" and having doors opened. I did have the feeling, however, that if it was known that i am trans the climate would change quickly.

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Charlize

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Central BBQ in Memphis! Great BBQ!

Corky's actually, although I heard of Central, too. They had great peach cobbler, too.

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Carolyn Marie

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You have to ask a native Memphian about good BBQ when in town. Paynes BBQ is on Lamar and is the best in town. No question. Once you've had it, you'll understand.

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Hey Carolyn ^^

Did you and your wife happen to visit Mississippi?

Not on this trip, hon. Maybe next time.

Carolyn Marie

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