Who Has Been to Graceland?

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MISSCLAWDY

I had never talked to Elvis fans until I joined this Elvis forum. I didn't even know they had such forums. I consider myself very lucky to have been able to play inside the gates and ride around on a golfcart while Elvis was home. I very seldom ever look back on those memories. But, after talking with all of you here and knowing how big Elvis is to the world I realize how forunate I was.

I have never been through the gates since Elvis died. Playing in the yard and riding around on the golfcart are enough memories for me. God Bless Elvis.

[P.S. Annie]

I went in 2004 and met up with PS Annie...what a great thrill that was...to be emailing someone for a while then meeting in person. We will meet up again in 2007 and hopefully have more time to spend eating, drinking and generally being merry....hey Annie.

see you soon Annie....only a few more months, but a lot of money to be saved.....thats the down side and it took me 28 hours to get there the first time....be good to be able to afford Business Class.....but have you yet to meet a rich Elvis fan??????

O yeah will have a couple of drinks a nice bite to eat, Im looking forward to it and he it is just less then 12 months

This time (2007) we are going to Nashville and Las Vegas too and I must agree upon Tupelo, it has a nice atmosphere, hope we can spent some more this time.

I'm wondering if we can visit Audobon drive and if the smell has changed

[rickster]

Hi Folks,
been to Graceland twice now, first time was in January 2003 which was a christmas present from my fiance and the second time was January 2006 which was a 40th birthday present to from my fiancee (Fiona), I shall be returning to the 'holy grail' again in 2007 and I cannot wait.

It is such a magical place and once you go there it only pulls you back again and again. I've loved every moment I've been there and I can't wait to go back again, cheers for now, rickster.

[carolynlm]

O yeah will have a couple of drinks a nice bite to eat, Im looking forward to it and he it is just less then 12 months

This time (2007) we are going to Nashville and Las Vegas too and I must agree upon Tupelo, it has a nice atmosphere, hope we can spent some more this time.

I'm wondering if we can visit Audobon drive and if the smell has changed

Yes, that smell was pretty awful, wasn't it Annie......We weren't really that impressed with the place at the time, but apparently they cleaned it up for the bar be que. Annie and I spent most of the time talking...... and not watching out of the bus tour.......

[HwyAngelnKY]

Yes I have had the honor of visiting Graceland 2years ago in August..it was a couple weeks after the anniversary.

You definately can feel his spirit all over...especially as you enter his home...I had a chill come over me...you just felt 'welcomed'

I'm ready to go back...real real soon!!

Merry Christmas Y'ALL !!

Love for ELVIS 4-EVR

Teresa
Owensboro, Kentucky

[Unchained Melody]

Very nice story Teresa .

Very cool to see another member here from the Blue Grass State .

Brad

[MISSCLAWDY]

Thanks Gayle for sharing your memories with us! I understand the reason why you've never been past the gates after Elvis' death....I'd have done the same if I was you

[srj1967]

Was coming home to Australia after living in the UK for a year, and made it to Graceland on my 21st birthday in 1988. Spent a week in Memphis, went through the house 15 times, and down to Tupelo.
I honestly don't remember the first time I went through the house, it was all too much to take in. Hence, the other 14 times through!
On the morning of my 21st, I walked alone up to the grave and just sat quietly for an hour. An amazing experience. Elvis' Aunt Delta came out briefly and said hello to me.
I am going to the States next year for four weeks, and this time I'll be seeing more of the country: and this time, it will be my 40th birthday at Graceland!
Can't wait. Graceland seems to have changed a lot since '88.
Also going this time to Los Angeles; Las Vegas (I am going to stay at the Hilton, and see if I can get a glimpse into Elvis' suite - even though the decorations have changed since he was there, of course!); Mount Rushmore (always wanted to see that - would love to see a version with Elvis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis); Memphis, Nashville, Washington DC and finally New York.
It doesn't seem like 19 years since my first visit, and I'm lucky to be going back ... it's a long and expensive trip to the States from Down Under, and I never really thought I'd go back. But what the hell, I'm only 40 once.
(Oh, and I was in Egypt for my 30th birthday ... and the day after, I was in the original city of Memphis, Egypt ...)

[Polk-Salad-Annie]

I have been to Graceland in 2002 and 2005.
August 2007 i'm going back

[Unchained Melody]

Very cool story srj1967, thanks for sharing it with us

[Elvis_Lady_1984]

i have been 8 times. i absolutely love memphis. everything about the city is appealing. Of course ep boulevard, sun studios and beale street and the list goes on...if you haven't gone then go!

[stevegirton]

I have been there many times. every time gets better.

[cbg84]

I've been twice

[kathy parkinson]

Been to Memphis seven times, lost count how many times i've been to Graceland, it's beautiful.

[rams]

Been to Graceland only once in my life so far and that was back in 1977 when our family met Vernon coming out the gates in his Gold Chevy 4x4 Blazer and talking Vester into driving us up to the front door to see Elvis' all White Stretch Continental and then seeing ol' Red West drive in the gates then come out a few minutes later when he spotted my mom to flirt with we noticed a bullet proof vest he had gotten to take out to the Memphis airport for Elvis as this was while the King was still with us. You just could not go up to the doors of Graceland at that time like you can today. ..........sorry to run on here but just wanted to describe this cherished event for you all.

rams

[WHITETIGERMAN]

I went back in the summer of 1991......hate to say that it was my only trip there so far.
Due to money problems.......I have never been back.But what an experience it was.I'm glad that I shared that moment with my Dad while he was still living.He kept saying that he wanted to return since there was more to see now.......but he passed in November of 2005.So when I do go again it will be in loving memory of my Dad whom I give credit to outside of Elvis himself for me being the die-hard fan that I am.

[hawaiigirl]

Having been a big fan since 1960 I finally made it to Graceland in 2005, again 2006 both times for 2 weeks, I was there for Elvis week 2007.This year we spent 2weeks in Heartbreak Hotel. I am so lucky to have been over so many times. Each morning I spent an hour with Elvis in the Meditation Garden...wonderful. I hope to go back Jan 2010.
Teresa

[Broussey]

I was to Graceland in 1991. My mom surprised me when i was 10.. Its changed since then... then you could not go into the kitchen because his aunt still lived in the house ... I am Dying to go back... I hope to SOON!!!!!

[TLC67]

I will be leaving to go for the 2nd time on the 20th of this month. It will be my first to see it with Christmas decorations. I am VERY excited that I'll be there for the lighting ceremony.

[GraceeD1970]

3 times: 1988, 1998 and 1999.