what do you think would of happend to graceland if Memphis took control of it??

[Getlo]

Btw, how could you have been in contact with Graceland in 80? It wasn't opened to the public until 82.

There were people working there and looking after the place, and I was in contact with two of them at the time.

Perhaps you could, er, look it up yourself?

[presley31]

Then don't complain if nobody posts the info for you, if you can't look it up or research it yourself.

And no....the world is nothin like it was in 1980's. It's changed a lot and the way news and media traveled in those days is nothin like it does today.

Btw, how could you have been in contact with Graceland in 80? It wasn't opened to the public until 82.

Like I said, if you wanna know more about it then go to the library the next time you're here in Memphis and do research on "Graceland and highway project".

You seem to make some good points, don't stop posting cause some don't like to believe or have friends in low places.

[keke23]

There were people working there and looking after the place, and I was in contact with two of them at the time.

Perhaps you could, er, look it up yourself?

Personally I couldn't care less if you knew Vernon himself.

Good for you.

As for me lookin it up....please. Like I got time to spend all day on a computer.

I told you what I knew. Either accept it or don't. That's your choice.

[Getlo]

You seem to make some good points, don't stop posting cause some don't like to believe or have friends in low places.

Funny. No, really ...

And, like all logical people, I will believe something only when I have actual proof presented to me... not hearsay and fairytales.

[Tommy]

Please stick the the subject.

[keke23]

You seem to make some good points, don't stop posting cause some don't like to believe or have friends in low places.

Thanks Presley31.

I don't claim to know everything, and I'm still learnin things about Elvis.

But I do know things others don't because of livin here and learnin firsthand.

[May]

Perhaps you could apply this sound advice to yourself?

Yet again, presley31, you cannot distinguish between someone not liking something you said and someone simply disagreeing with what you have posted.

You are hands down the most aggressive poster on here .)

I have to agree with you, Getlo.

[May]

I'm sorry, but you're wrong about this.

First of all, Graceland was in financial dept after Elvis died.

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Actually it wasnt in debt. It was SOON to be in debt, but it wasnt in August 1977

[presley31]

Actually it wasnt in debt. It was SOON to be in debt, but it wasnt in August 1977

graceland was in debt, says that everywhere you read about graceland

[May]

go away you silly girl

[May]

Hmmmmm - what was someone saying about you being "aggresive" -
You sure have proved them right

[May]

graceland was in debt, says that everywhere you read about graceland

and do please get your facts right

[marijaep]

Don't know whether Graceland was in debt or not.....but you all have been talking non-sense for a while here.
I don't want to be the 'peacemaker' but neither the one side(you know who you are) or the other one knows the 'truth'. Because as i can see we will never find an answer which we will all agree with.
I am not saying we shouldn't discuss, but we should discuss like mature people.
Stop arguing everyone...it's just useless. We should use this forum as a place where we can relax and have some fun
Sorry for being so off topic

-Where's Suzan now??? lol

,

Marija

[Suzan]

I?m not going to argue with you because i can see you are fixated with your EPE and Graceland expansion wonder and you are free to do it really but your statement about Memphis wanting to buldoze the house of one of their worldwide known legendary residents is more than impossible. Do you think they were drooling toodlers or what?

Donut I love your posts and how you phrase things and once again find myself in full agreement with all you've said.
As for the city looking into aquiring Graceland, that is true enough...but that's where the truth in his statement ends.
I think we've discussed this b4 and I gave info on that whole situation, therefore will not bore you guys w/repeating it here.

Good thread though.

[Suzan]

LOL Marija friend, just saw ur post...I'm here hon I'm here.

Graceland was NOT in debt at the time, it had the POTENTIAL to be so because of the yearly upkeep and no new revenue coming in, and Col. @ that time was still taking his fees out of what was coming in.
Elvis left an estate worth 5 million, to me not a bad some for 1977, and not bad for today either...nobody here would turn that some down if offered to them.
The POTENTIAL to be in debt, looming yes, but when decision made to open Graceland itself was fine.
I agree Marija, unless by some act of God, EPE opened up their vaults and ledgers, untampered, raw, for us to look at, nobody except them (and their stories change) will know for sure, so to argue amongst ourselves is pointless and a waste of time, but to state our opinion and have that opinion respected, well that would be the optimum.

May, wasting your breath, don't let anyone get to you...some always make statements and then have nothing to back it up with. Ignore, it's water off a ducks back as a wise man once said to me.

[marijaep]

LOL Marija friend, just saw ur post...I'm here hon I'm here.

Graceland was NOT in debt at the time, it had the POTENTIAL to be so because of the yearly upkeep and no new revenue coming in, and Col. @ that time was still taking his fees out of what was coming in.
Elvis left an estate worth 5 million, to me not a bad some for 1977, and not bad for today either...nobody here would turn that some down if offered to them.
The POTENTIAL to be in debt, looming yes, but when decision made to open Graceland itself was fine.
I agree Marija, unless by some act of God, EPE opened up their vaults and ledgers, untampered, raw, for us to look at, nobody except them (and their stories change) will know for sure, so to argue amongst ourselves is pointless and a waste of time, but to state our opinion and have that opinion respected, well that would be the optimum.

May, wasting your breath, don't let anyone get to you...some always make statements and then have nothing to back it up with. Ignore, it's water off a ducks back as a wise man once said to me.

There you are lol.
Always here when needed. Are you sure???? - Sorry lol

[presley31]

l meant graceland was in dept by the time priscilla got a hold it from vernon, but it doesn't matter cause this thread is going nowhere

[Suzan]

Hi friend! U call I show up!
I'm pretty sure...

I never said you did Presley31.

[Suzan]

Here's a bit of info...I got this from EPE Inc. book:

At the time that Pris took over and heck even at time Elvis passed away, you know who he owed the biggest sum to? And who was Graceland's largest creditor? Priscilla. Elvis burrowed money from her after the divorce and hadn't had time to pay it back @ time of his death...so if she TRULY cared about her daughter and Graceland, wouldn't you think she would have signed away that debt?
So no Graceland was not in trouble when she gained control of the estate, that is HER story....which she has her $$$ for maintaining...Graceland did have the looming potential to be in trouble...but again I think there were other means maybe avail..
Like someone said on this forum, it's not our right that Graceland is open, it's a privilage. And it's been a cash cow for the ex..

[marijaep]

Hi friend! U call I show up!
I'm pretty sure...

I never said you did Presley31.

That's what i meant...lol...we all have different opinions that we believe that are true. It's funny, but true Life....lol