Jim Gray Gallery

Jim Gray Gallery in Pigeon Forge, Tennesse across the street from The Old Mill Restaurant.

Pigeon Forge Trolley in Tennessee

Trolley in Pigeon Forge. Park near The Old Mill Restaurant to take a ride.

Old Mill Restaurant - Pigeon Forge, TN

Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Looking over Gatlinburg, Tennessee from a road above the city that goes to Pigeon Forge. This is not the only route to get to Pigeon Forge from Gatlinburg.

Top of Ole' Smoky

On top of Ole' Smoky - The Great Smoky Mountain National Park - the spot where Roosevelt dedicated the park.

The Apple Barn in Tennessee

The Apple Barn and Cider Mill in Sevierville, Tennessee (Pigeon Forge).

The Apple Barn Specialty

Judy at The Apple Barn enjoying apple cider, vanilla bean ice cream, and apple turnover in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the summertime.

North End of Gatlinburg

North End of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Lots of traffic. Limited parking and some with a fee.

Little Pigeon River, Sevierville, Tennessee

Little Pigeon River along by The Apple Grill, The Apple Barn and other stores in Sevierville, Tennessee (Pigeon Forge).

Sevierville, Tennessee

Looking out over Sevierville, Tennessee. The red-roofed large building in the middle is Damon's Ribs--very good.

Judy and Jim @ Engagement Party

Judy Wellborn (Old Shoe Woman) and Jim Baxter enjoyed an Engagement Party in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in May 1975.

Brian and Naomi

Our friends will be flying to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in July for Brian and Naomi's Engagement Party. We're making plans now.

Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool at Carriage Hills Resort in Horseshoe Valley outside of Barrie, ON.

Studio Rooms at Carriage Hills

At Carriage Hills Resort, we have 3 studio rooms reserved. The studio has a king size bed, pull out couch, four-piece bath and kitchenette equipped with coffee maker, toaster, microwave and mini-refrigerator. The Carriage House serves as the focal point of the resort. Here you will find a heated indoor/outdoor pool, locker rooms, a billiards room, exercise facilities, library, spa, children's pool, and a games room.

Location of The Inn at Horseshoe Resort and Carriage Hills Resort. We have 1 room at Horseshoe and 3 rooms at Carriage Hills. 

4th Room Reserved

While searching at Orbitz on the Internet, I found a good price on a room at The Inn at Horseshoe Resort - This is the place where we are to check in for our RCI reservation at Carriage Hills Resort. One Room at The Inn is reserved for Sunday, July 24 until Sunday July 31, 2005.
The room has 2 double beds, small sitting area, desk with data port and a four piece bath. All rooms are equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers and complimentary coffee, duvets, in house movies, video games, iron and ironing board. 120 AC, Air Conditioned, Alarm Clock, Bath Tub, Bathroom Amenities, Private Bath, dial up internet access, Coffeemaker, Connecting Rooms, Cribs Available, Writing Desk, Double Bed, Hairdryer In Room, Iron, Ironing Board, Linen, Daily Maid Service, In Room Movies, Pay Per View Movies, Radio, Sitting Area, Smoke Detectors, Telephone, Temperature Control, Toilet, Color TV, Cable TV, TV Remote Control, Voicemail, WC

Highway View of Toronto, Barrie, Collingwood, and Niagara Falls. 

Toronto and Barrie [snag]

Toronto and Barrie [snag], originally uploaded by Old Shoe Woman.

We will fly into Toronto, rent cars and drive to Barrie.

Plans for Canada

Tentative Plans
Friday, July 22, 2005

• Brian drives Jason's SUV to Tampa Airport (map)
• Departs on Air Canada 903 @ 1:00 p.m.
• Arrives at Toronto Pearson Airport (map) @ 3:45 p.m.
• Rent a compact car and drive to Stayner
• Alamo Rent A Car Compact Car
  Air conditioning, automatic transmission, unlimited mileage.
  Chevrolet Cavalier or similar, 3 adults, 1 large suitcase, 4 doors
  Pick up: Sun Jul-24-2005 4:00 PM
  Drop off: Sun Jul-31-2005 9:00 AM
• Location: counter and car in terminal, Toronto, ON, Canada (YYZ)
• 7/24/05: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM,
• 7/31/05: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM
• 1 week @ 161.00/week CAD + Estimated taxes and fees CAD 62.80
• Total price = CAD 223.80 ($183.07 USD)
• Note: no unnecessary clothes in suitcase to leave room for snacks, condiments, water, etc.
• Note: Brian has U.S. Dollars from everyone who is arriving later.

Saturday, July 23, 2005

• Brian and Naomi go to bank in Stayner and exchange U.S. Dollars for Canadian dollars to give to everyone who is arriving later. Conversion Tool.
• Saturday, January 15, 2005
  1 US Dollar = 1.21600 Canadian Dollar

Sunday, July 24, 2005

• Note for packing: no unnecessary clothes in suitcase to leave room for snacks, condiments, water, etc.
• Note for packing: Luggage should not be too large/heavy--will have to take onto shuttle bus at Tampa Airport Remote Parking Lot and walk a long way at Toronto to rent car.
• Attire for the day: casual and comfortable. Activities for the day: riding in vehicle, flying on plane)
• 7:00 AM -Jason, Karen, Jerome, Carl, Judy, Julie, and Tammy drive in the Suburban to Tampa Airport
• Park Suburban @ Remote Parking Lot and take shuttle to Tampa International Airport
• Depart on Air Canada Flight number 903 @ 1:00 p.m.
• Arrive in Toronto Pearson Airport @ 3:45 p.m.
• Jason rents a compact car to be returned on Fri., July 29, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m.
• Judy rents a larger car to be returned on Sun., July 31, 2005 @ 9:00 a.m.
• Drive the 75 miles from Toronto Airport to Carriage Hills Resort at Barrie, ON
• Meals: Breakfast at home, Lunch on the way to Tampa, Supper with Brian/Naomi at Carriage Hills/Horseshoe Resort--in our rooms or the resort lounge

Carriage Hills ~ 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road

Comp.112 ~ RR#1, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4Y8

Phone: 705-835-0087 ~ Toll Free: (800)379-6718 Canada/US

• From Toronto, take Highway 400 North through Barrie to Horseshoe Valley Road (Exit 117). Take Horseshoe Valley Road East, for 5 minutes through Craighurst, to Horseshoe Resort. Turn right off of Horseshoe Valley Road, into Horseshoe Resort, and check-in at The Inn.
• The Carriage House Recreation Centre houses a spectacular indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and a fitness, and games/billiard room. From aqua aerobics to painting flowerpots, and guided nature walks - our Activities staff has something for the whole family at Carriage Hills. Our owners also have preferred access to activities at our neighbour, Horseshoe Resort. Horseshoe offers 2 championship golf courses, tennis, fitness facility, gourmet fine dining at Silks, casual fare at Go West Grill (Take Out Pizza-ext. 1180) and the new Crazy Horse Saloon, and the Fire Side Cafe'.
• http://www.carriagehillsresort.com/recfacil.htm
• Nearby Activities: http://www.carriagehillsresort.com/loccalnd.htm
• Points of Interest from Horseshoe Resort: Casino Rama – 20 miles ~ Georgian Bay – 20 miles ~ Toronto, CN tower, ROM, Metro Zoo, Science Centre – 45 miles ~ Niagara Falls – 120 miles

Monday, July 25, 2005

• Attire for the day:
• Serendipity Princess Cruises - Take a 75 minute cruise on a triple deck paddle-wheeler around Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay. The Serendipidity Princess operates from June 1 to September 15, offering daily cruises and nightly charters. Leaves from dock in downtown Barrie. City of Barrie Map.

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

• Attire for the day:
• Trip to Niagara Falls

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Rehearsal Lunch
• Rehearsal
• Decorate Reception Hall

Thursday, July 28, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Wedding
• Photographs
• Reception/Dinner/Dance

Friday, July 29, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Brian, Naomi, Jason, Karen, Jerome, Carl drive to Toronto Airport and return 3 rental cars.
• Leaving from Toronto Airport @ 9:20 AM for flight back to Tampa, FL

Saturday, July 30, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Orillia
• 4:30 PM til 5:30 PM - Orillia, Ontario - Orillia Town Dock - Cruise Lake Couchiching on the Island Princess - $13.00 CAD/person ($10.70 USD) - Call for reservations: 705 325 2628
• http://www.obcruise.com/coupon.html Download and print $1.00 off coupon.

Sunday, July 31, 2005

• Attire for the day
• Flight back to Tampa, Florida