Memphis International Airport: Not the Monopoly It Once Was?

 

 

Many of you may already be aware of the change that is taking place at our major airport. However, for those of you that are not, Delta Airlines will be exiting Memphis International Airport as their local hub. Unfortunately, this will mean 230 jobs to be cut once they completely vacate the hub they now secure. The light at the end of the tunnel and what most Memphians are hoping for is cheaper airfare. Delta has been charging higher flights and cutting destinations for years now. They will reduce the number of flights from 90 to around 60 in September of this year.

 

Delta was asked why they are de-hubbing their Memphis location and they stated that Memphis was an unprofitable location for a hub operation. My thoughts on that are they are absolutely right - especially when they are cutting flights and charging an arm and a leg for ticket prices.

 

 

In the meantime, starting in November Southwest Airlines will officially take over AirTran and also offer two new locations for non-stop flights. Many Memphians are rejoicing over finally seeing Southwest come to town. Many frequent flyer's drive to Nashville or Little Rock to save on ticket prices flying out of Memphis. It just makes sense that people want to save and now with the welcomed addition of Southwest we have more options. The non stop flights will travel to: Chicago, Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, and Baltimore/Washington.

 

 

I for one will hopefully be taking full advantage of the non stop flight to Orlando in the Spring of 2014. We are keeping our fingers crossed in our household for a spring break trip to Orlando (i.e. Disney!!!!!!) If all the ducks fall into place we will gladly be hopping on a plane to ride non-stop to Orlando for out flight. All thanks to AirTran/Southwest mind you.

 

 

What do you think about Delta leaving and the new additional non-stop flights that Southwest will now offer? Will this be beneficial to you?

Weekend Roundup

 

 

 

That's right friends, it is OK that it's Monday. We are kicking off yet another week and you might as well just be happy with it. :)

 

Let's re-cap the weekends events shall we. Miss B and I spent more time at the grocery this weekend than I think we both cared to. On a positive note though we are stocked up and have lots of yummy things to eat. Our Friday evening was spent at the grocery and then I ordered some sushi for us from Tokyo Grill. I absolutely love this place!! They are always running some sort of delicious special and there are always coupons in the local East Memphis flyer. I settled in for a nice house salad, dynamite roll, and spicy crawfish roll. It was all so delicious and a nice reward for fighting the grocery after work on a Friday. I would've much rather sat on my patio and had a few cocktails. That's just me though.

 

 

Saturday Miss B went over to my dads house for the night. She was in for 2 big surprises. She was going to the pet store to get her first gerbil and also my step mom took her for a manicure and a pedicure. I swear, sometimes that child lives way better than I ever did. After I dropped her off I went running on the Wolf River Greenway Trail. I got a nice glimpse of a snake slithering on the running trail too. I freaked out and ran super fast!! Nothing like a snake sighting to jump start your run. After that I was out for a date all evening. We went to Next Door in Cooper Young. It was a nice outing for the evening.

 

Sunday Miss B was all about watching her new furry friend. Anytime we left the house which was not very much we had to leave the TV on for him. She is such a good pet owner 2 days in, we can only hope it will continue. She is extremely attentive to him, anything she thinks he may need she is already asking for it. Such a sweet, sweet girl.

 

What did you do this weekend? Anything fun and exciting? 



Throw Back Thursday

With Father's Day this weekend rapidly approaching I thought I would do a nice Throw Back Thursday in honor of my father. Now we don't have a ton of pictures together because we rarely take photo ops together.

Saturday night Miss B is going to spend the night at my dad's house and hang out with my stepmother and him. Sunday I will go pick her up and let Miss B deliver the box of chocolates and a nice card that we got him. He should be pleased with the fathers/grandfathers gift hopefully!

What is everyone else putting together for father's day? Here are some great little projects I found on the web in case any of you need some great ideas.



Go here to find the DIY on this craft. So cute!!



What kind of awesome dad doesn't want a mustache cocktail glass? Hell I want one of these!! Go here to find out how to make one yourself.



What about a Daddy Car Wash Kit? He would surely love that right? Go here to find out how to make one yourself.

Weekend in Review

Happy Monday friends! While I'm having a rough start to my week I certainly hope you all aren't.

 

 

This weekend did not disappoint in the fun having department that's for sure! Friday evening we met up with my daughters best friend and her mom for a little happy hour/dinner action at Patrick's in East Memphis. I had a delicious Landshark beer and a fried chicken salad which was perfect for a Friday evening to start the weekend off. My girlfriend had a pulled pork BBQ salad she said was delicious as well. If you are ever in East Memphis be sure to check them out. Kids eat free on Thursdays too by the way.

 

Saturday morning I decided to get out of my comfort zone and went with a friend on a hike. We went and hiked the Lucius Burch State Natural Area. It was a 7 mile hike and while it was intimidating at times it was well worth stepping out of my comfort zone for. I forgot to eat beforehand though so that was a major fail on my part. I will know better next time!

 

After the hiking was over I had to go pick B up from her friend's house where she spent the night out. It was so nice outside that when I got there we laid by the pool while the girls swam. Look at these adorable cute girls totally hanging out in style at the pool.

 

 

We left our friends house and headed home so that Miss B could pack her bags and get ready for yet another exciting night out. I had plans to celebrate my sister from another's birthday! We went out to eat at Central BBQ. Also a fine BBQ eatery here in the mid-south. After dinner we headed to our local drive-in and watched The Internship. One of our favorite summer pastimes has been to go to the drive-in and hang out. You get to bring your own snacks, adult beverages, and your best friends all in the sake of having an absolute blast outside while watching a movie.

 

Sunday led us to some major relaxing at home. It was cloudy and the chance of rain was great. We stayed inside most of the day and hung out watching TV and I got some much needed laundry put away. Sunday evening we traveled to my friends parents' house for her graduation party. She received her master's degree in teaching. We are quite proud of her!! We had a blast swimming, chatting with friends, and having some majorly good food and deserts.

 

Needless to say when we got home yesterday evening we were more than ready for bed.

 

What did everyone else do this weekend? Anything exciting?

 

Facebook has turned me into a Stalker!

 

Yep I said it and millions of others were thinking it. Just admit it! I'd like to openly admit the top 5 ways that Facebook has turned me into a stalker for no apparent reason and in no certain order.

 

 

1. You can stalk all day long and none of the people you are stalking are the wiser. (Until you hit like on a photo from 2005. Oops!)

 

 

2. When you message or start a chat with someone you can see when they read it. (I know you saw what I wrote and just didn't even answer!!)

 

 

3. When you group chat you can pinpoint the location of your group chat mates. (Scary right?)

 

 

4. You can easily lose yourself in pages upon pages of stalking your friends friends. (Or people you don't even know.)

 

 

5. If your friend writes, comments, or likes anything on another persons page, that information is all readily available on your handy dandy news feed. (Thanks Facebook! I didn't even have to stalk for that info!)

 

 

So on this fabulous Thursday I invite you all to get out there and stalk your friends. That's what Facebook is for right? It sure seems that way!

 

 



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My Lover and I

Oh surely you didn't think I was talking about a man now did you? My lover happens to be my city, Memphis.

I knew I loved my city but I never knew I was in love with it until this weekend when I really got to get out in the mass crowds and experience a playoff game and a music festival. People from all walks of life just out and about to have a grand time with my lover Memphis. If you want to fall in love with Memphis definitely get out and about during the Spring, it will suck you in and live forever in your heart easily. Any given weekend you can fill up your days by the amount of things we have going on.

Friday night led me to see our local NBA team the Memphis Grizzlies in game 6 of the first round playoffs against the LA Clippers. It was amazingly awesome and so much fun! The atmosphere was electric and everyone was on their feet cheering on the hometown team to victory. The men around me were constantly checking their sports apps to find out who the Grizz would take on in round 2. This morning I anxiously awaited as ticket sales opened up for game 3 and 4 here in Memphis. I snagged game 3 and my friend snagged game 4 so this girl is set for the second round playoff games. High five!!! Oh we're taking on Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder if you care to know. It's ok they are totally going down. :)

Saturday led me to the Beale Street Music Festival in Tom Lee Park. This was honestly my first time going in 8 or 9 years but I am so glad I did. My favorite band The Black Keys took the stage and absolutely rocked it! I swear I would totally quit my job and follow them around the country. They are so awesome. I also got to check out a little bit of ZZ Top and The Roots before we finally called it quits for the night. All in all great great fun and I will totally be back again next year!

 


Sunday was a big day of rest for me, my entire body was sore and tired from going so hard all weekend. Now it's back to the real world for a few days. My city and I are taking a slight break so both of us can fully recover. :)

Not to shabby for my first post back now is it :) What did everyone else do this weekend?