Memphis is HOT.

[OriginalWheelman]

We took a spin down from Buffalo to Memphis to visit a friend, and fellow Nissan guy, RJ Nunley.



We left NY at about 7PM. We made the drive mostly at night, so we did not get a lot of pictures, or see too much. We had the Civic loaded down with 240 parts, and took a nice long comfortable trip. We stopped about every 2 hours to get out and take a short break. I considered stopping for a while, as the rain was pretty bad at times between Cleveland and Columbus. Traffic was light, but there was a lot of night construction and lane shifting in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

NXER's experimentation with 65mph long shutter duration shots.


We lost the battery somewhere in Ohio. We found out when we tried to start the car after filling up between Columbus and Cincinnati. The car was dead, the battery had boiled out. I got a jump from a guy in a brand new Charger. Apparently the battery is in the spare tire well. He was headed to Northern Ohio from North Carolina. After that I kept the car running until we got to Memphis.

The plan was to switch drivers at Cincinnati, but decided to drive through the city before I woke NXER up. We made the turn south into Kentucky and I saw the "Speed Limit 70" sign and thought "I think I can drive a little longer..." So I drove through another hour before NXER took over.

Coming into Nashville


She didn't sleep well, and wasn't doing well so after Nashville I took over again and drove into Memphis. The trip into Memphis was easy and straight forward. No real grades so the Civic was zipping along well. We got into Memphis about 10:30 AM.

We've been here a couple days, so we unloaded the Civic, and I ran into Arkansas for gas, food and a battery. Filled up at Shell and and went to WalMart for a battery. Not my favorite brand, but I know I ca get it replaced damn near anywhere I go.







Coming back into Memphis.












Got me sum BBQ


Memphis is great so far. We've been staying downtown. The people in the city here are nicer than the people in the country in NY. It's a trip to get used to. Since we have a friend here, we've been toying with the notion of staying. It's hot as hell, but it's livable. And there are no blizzards, and my car won't rot to death. If we do stay, we are definitely taking more of a trip first.

[sx moneypit]

Welcome to town,man!How long are you gonna be here?

[OriginalWheelman]

Don't know yet. Through the weekend?

[300ZXttZMAN]

That BBQ looks delish! How was it??!!

[OriginalWheelman]

That BBQ looks delish! How was it??!!

Amazing. Easily the best I've ever had. I didn't know you could order Hot or Mild BBQ. Never been an option in Buffalo. We're going to go get ribs sometime soon. NXER is demanding them.

[Jesda]

Everstart batteries are well regarded. It's all I use.


Where did you go for BBQ?

[sx moneypit]

Since you are downtown you need to hit the Rendezvous for some ribs.
http://www.hogsfly.com/Menu.php

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I wasn't too impressed with Rendezvous ribs. They were good, but not as fantastic as everyone makes them out to be. Their beans were effin fantastic though. I've never had a bad meal at Corky's. It's a little more the kiddy/family oriented side of things, but hey, as long as the food is good (and CHEAP!), I can deal.

I'll be in Nashville/Smyrna/Murfreesboro for a week and a half starting Sunday if you're down for a drive over
You could tour the Nissan plant!

[OriginalWheelman]

Everstart batteries are well regarded. It's all I use.


Where did you go for BBQ?

Central.

Since you are downtown you need to hit the Rendezvous for some ribs.
http://www.hogsfly.com/Menu.php

Bookmarked. I'm told "Everyone around here says they're the s***."

I wasn't too impressed with Rendezvous ribs. They were good, but not as fantastic as everyone makes them out to be. Their beans were effin fantastic though. I've never had a bad meal at Corky's. It's a little more the kiddy/family oriented side of things, but hey, as long as the food is good (and CHEAP!), I can deal.

I heard Corky's is good. I'll try to get there before I go.

I'll be in Nashville/Smyrna/Murfreesboro for a week and a half starting Sunday if you're down for a drive over
You could tour the Nissan plant!

That sounds like a fun time. I might do that if we can get the time.

We got out on the town tonight a bit. Washed the Nissan up for the night out.















Washed up and ready to go.



We went down to the river to take some pics.















Out on the town.























Had a nice cruise. Had a beer at a place called Murphy's in Midtown. Headed back winding down.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Looks like fun! I usually park on the river and walk up to Beale st. Avoid parking fees, and it's a relatively watched/safe area to park.

[300ZXttZMAN]

That BBQ looks delish! How was it??!!

Amazing. Easily the best I've ever had. I didn't know you could order Hot or Mild BBQ. Never been an option in Buffalo. We're going to go get ribs sometime soon. NXER is demanding them.

Is this your first time coming to the south regions?

[300ZXttZMAN]

Digging the pics.

[OriginalWheelman]

Is this your first time coming to the south regions?

First time as an adult. Last time I was in the south I was 5.

I got out to Beale St. yesterday. I was way too messed up and tired to post when I got home.









The Beale St Flippers were out flippin.



We went to a place called Wet Willies and got Alcoholic slushies.







I was stupid and drank the whole thing really fast on an empty stomach. I was a bit tipsy as we sat down for dinner.

Hard Rock Cafe



The facade of the old building is held up by the steelwork. It was all open behind it.





Riiiibs





We walked home. It was still hot, but comfortable.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

"we walked home".
Yeah, been there man haha. Looks like you had fun. Just wait til it rains out, and nobody cares. Beale St turns into a wet t-shirt contest