Saturday night downtown was too crazy. Too crowded. Fun, but not for the music. Today, Sunday, on the other hand was perfect. We started the day with what may be the best omelet Bob Evans ever served. Then to the huge mall so a Chinese masseuse could work me to a state of rag doll relaxation. Then downtown for some bar hopping where there were great musicians playing to small, attentive audiences. For the price of a beer we were entertained by many who may become the next stars spawned by the Nashville music machine. Our favorite of the day was Buck McCoy at Legends Corner, but the other half dozen bands we heard were ve
ry good too.We spotted a sign that said Joe's Crabs and our dinner decision was made in a nano-second. They served up steamed shrimp with drawn butter, cocktail sauce and Old Bay Seasoning, followed by a large bucket of Dungeness, Alaskan, and Snow Crab with cold Bud Light to help ease it down my gullet. Corn, new potatoes and cole slaw finished us off. We lacked nothing but some of Mike's Ice Cream from around the corner which was soon had. I loved the decorations at Joe's. See the example of crab art below.
The food was good but made us miss the hard blue crabs we get from Peace River Seafood which can be sublime on a good day.
I want to say the hotel we are in has been a perfect experience too. It was suggested by the information lady at the Welcome to Tennessee building at the state border. It is a Fairfield by Marriott property and at $68 with a coupon she gave us, has to be one of the best hotel deals yet. The bed is wonderful as are the pillows, linens, shower, service, etc. I particularly like the staff who suggested we park right in front of the door for the security and so the bike would stay dry if it rained. Most places, even 4 star properties are not so accommodating.Susan, 
photographed at the desk, has a college degree in hospitality and it shows. When Theresa asked Roy, yesterday's desk clerk if they sold stamps, he said no, but produced three of his own from his wallet and offered them to her for free! We did pay him but how often do you see that kind of over the top service? Tonight, Juanita is on the desk and matches her co-workers in accommodating our needs. Now I'll have to put Fairfield at the top of our pick list when looking for a hotel in the future. For a few bucks more than Motel 6 you live like royalty!
photographed at the desk, has a college degree in hospitality and it shows. When Theresa asked Roy, yesterday's desk clerk if they sold stamps, he said no, but produced three of his own from his wallet and offered them to her for free! We did pay him but how often do you see that kind of over the top service? Tonight, Juanita is on the desk and matches her co-workers in accommodating our needs. Now I'll have to put Fairfield at the top of our pick list when looking for a hotel in the future. For a few bucks more than Motel 6 you live like royalty!Near perfect days are rare. We are happy to have had this one.
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