Clayton, NM

Hey - here's the pics I promised...for now. Yay, I'm in Clayton NM with Carol and Kaye. Split from the girlz to another adventure. Anyhoo I was talking about Graceland.

THE best place I've ever been to. Thanks to the GtG for going with me. I was so excited when we arrived. This was the day I was going to see where Elvis lived, worked and entertained. His home. It's sort of hard to imagine that this was a mansion back in the day. We did not see the upstairs (off limits), shucks darn - the main rooms were rather smaller than I expected but rather interesting! Wow, every room had a differnt theme, motif. I too would put shag carpeting on the walls if Jan would let me! LOL! How I loved it. I'm not going to explain the rooms - suffice it to say that each one was spectacular! If you've been, you know what I mean and if you haven't - not going to spoil it. I do want to go again though. Museum after museum...everywhere a hidden delight...a bit of history. Here's some more photos:

After Graceland, we went to Presley Place - MIFA - an organization that helps homeless families get back on their feet by providing townhomes (rent), classes and a huge incentive to get their lives in order within a year timeframe. It's a tremendous success - and planted right in the heart of the poorest community in Memphis.

We arrived via police escort to thunderous applause from the residents and the children! Here's a photo from their wall of dreams - an awesome tribute to a boy named Jay. Above the "boy" you'll notice tiles - they cover the two walls lining the entrance - all created by the children!


We allowed the children to sit on our bikes and some of the women let them start them up...okay - just think - excited kids, lack of throttle conciousness = LOUD! But, they loved it! Here's some more photos







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And our picture below with "LottaNerve"...a righteous woman!