In Nashville

Once again it's midnight and the old man's up making sure all the babes and, yes, the chaperones are accounted for.

An uneventful departure from New Orleans this morning and a smooth ride all the way. Arrived here with an hour to spare so we hightailed it right to the arena for the hockey game.

Any of our boys or girls who have attended a pro game in Canada will tell you the live product down here is very different. Gaylord Entertainment centre holds 16,000 and tonite' game was sold out. But there was also a giveaway promotion to the first 4,000 under 12 year olds and they were also all given away. Tells you the kind of crowd. Very good seats for $15, but the organization does well on its concessions and its souvenir shops---high priced.

Good game and the kids were the stars of the show. People were watching them all night long and they became even more curious when they found out we were from Canada. It was almost as if some were saying, "Hey if I watch these kids I'll know how to act at a hockey game."

Thank you's were also afforded when people here found out what we'd been doing!!

Kids and adults did a bit more exploring of the 'strip' downtown to pick up some last minute souvenirs. Here's an idea of what was available: Bus driver bought a paiur of cowboy boots for a $170 and the salesperson informed him that buying one pair entitled him to two more free pair.
Mrs. Amurao, watch out because Willard bought a fake ID--he now has a laminated ID card identifying him as Elvis!!

Bed time since wake up call comes early. We're looking to be on the road at 7:30 here (8:30 where you are) and are keeping our fingers crossed that we can be at Notre Dame by about 10:30....say a prayer.

Good night.