without a doubt, one of the greatest travesties to befall not only middle tennessee, but possibly the world was the closing of opryland, u.s.a.
during the reconstruct camp week, teams are given wednesday night off and are sent off into nashville to do whatever their collective little heart desires. there is always a group or groups that venture out to opry mills, a shopping mall built upon the broken utopia that was our theme park.
instead of the hangman, we now have bass pro shops.
instead of chaos, we have glow golf.
instead of the screamin delta demon, we have the rain forrest cafe.
instead of fun for the whole family, we have various outlet stores.
it saddens me.
i know people will tell me that it was a necessary financial move, that the park was profitable and that a mall would bring in more people. to those people i say: you have no heart and are probably dead on the inside. we could have found a way. it just happened so fast. i didn't even get to say goodbye.
this is a strange post.
i really miss opryland.
5 comments:
I am sorry you're so sad. I know it has to hurt your heart (and it hurts mine as well) that TallPaul continues to rub salt in this clearly not healed wound.
Parker, if I've told you once, I've told you twice. We will never have another Opryland, USA because you haven't finished your tasks yet. And what's more, you can't be grill master. ever.
amen bro, amen
thank you tim bedi for expressing your grief in such an open manner. many, such as myself, share your feelings. although, i must say, i bought a fantastic little sweater from the bannana republic at opry mills for the fabulous price of eight dollars. Tell me, am I a traitor?
Drew
PS: The addition of the maps and drawings to your blog is like that first cherry limeade of summer: refreshing.
drew,
you're no traitor. even i can't resist savings like that. you, my friend, are like a delicious mexican fiesta followed by a comforting nap.
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