August 29, 2018  “Sharing the journey can double the fun”.   Tonight this was certainly true. Our new friends, Don and Bonnie joined us for an evening at Honky Tonk Row in downtown Nashville.  Honky Tonk Row consists of several blocks, on Broadway St, with bars and clubs that have become famous for starting the careers of many famous country music stars.  Regional musicians play for tips in hopes of being discovered. You can hear some pure talent floating out of these places at all hours of the day and night.  Most of the clubs and bars have no cover charge, so you can wander in and out for as long as your feet hold up. We spent about 5 hours down there and heard some great music and ate fantastic BBQ. One of the most famous places we stopped at was Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge that has been in continuous operation since 1958. It was a home for many struggling musicians before they became famous.  These include Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Kris Kristofferson, and many more. The walls are lined with photos and memorabilia, creating a Tootsie’s Wall of Fame.  It was the most crowded bar we stopped at, and had some of the best music. We also went to Legends, AJ’s (Alan Jackson), Nudie’s, Second Fiddle, The Stage, Luke Bryan’s and a few others. We had a delicious BBQ supper at Jack’s (recommended by the corner policeman that overheard us talking about where to eat). It was the most enjoyable evening we have had in awhile. Thank you to Bonnie and Don for “doubling” our fun!