Contrary To Popular Belief

 

Contrary to popular belief. I am not dead...yet... Yes, that is me taking a snooze inside an open standing  coffin located at Ripley's Haunted Mansion in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. 

For my readers information, (Even my non readers) the weather is very pleasant here in Gatlinburg. Especially for October. Yes, there are plenty of tourists visiting, but hey, it makes it all that much better. 

I implore you all to join the Halloween Gatlinburg crowd to enjoy a fantastic Halloween season. And do not forget about Mysterious Mountain haunted house on River Road. 

Seriously, its the 27th of October. What the hell are you waiting for. Gatlinburg is calling. And if I may mention, plenty of shops and displays pass out plenty of trick or treat candy.

Really, get in your cars, get plane reservations, hell, even rent a sleigh. Just get here. You will have a blast of a time. Trust me, I mean it. A very good time.

Happy Halloween 

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His Hideous Heart

Welcome Halloween Post Readers

As Halloween rapidly approaches I find my blog is behind in updates. I will rectify that as of now with this following post. 

The officers were satisfied. My manner had convinced them. I was singularly at ease. They sat, and while I answered cheerily, they chatted of familiar things. But, ere long, I felt myself getting pale and wished them gone. My head ached, and I fancied a ringing in my ears: but still they sat and still chatted. The ringing became more distinct: --It continued and became more distinct: I talked more freely to get rid of the feeling: but it continued and gained definiteness --until, at length, I found that the noise was not within my ears.

No doubt I now grew very pale; --but I talked more fluently, and with a heightened voice. Yet the sound increased --and what could I do? It was a low, dull, quick sound --much such a sound as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I gasped for breath --and yet the officers heard it not. I talked more quickly --more vehemently; but the noise steadily increased. I arose and argued about trifles, in a high key and with violent gesticulations; but the noise steadily increased. 

Why would they not be gone? I paced the floor to and fro with heavy strides, as if excited to fury by the observations of the men --but the noise steadily increased. Oh God! what could I do? I foamed --I raved --I swore! I swung the chair upon which I had been sitting, and grated it upon the boards, but the noise arose over all and continually increased. It grew louder --louder --louder! And still the men chatted pleasantly, and smiled. 

Was it possible they heard not? Almighty God! --no, no! They heard! --they suspected! --they knew! --they were making a mockery of my horror!-this I thought, and this I think. But anything was better than this agony! Anything was more tolerable than this derision! I could bear those hypocritical smiles no longer! I felt that I must scream or die! and now --again! --hark! louder! louder! louder! louder!

"Villains!" I shrieked, "dissemble no more! I admit the deed! --tear up the planks! here, here! --It is the beating of his hideous heart!"

As always, Edgar Allen Poe has come through once again. I promise more Halloween posts in the upcoming days. I guarantee it.

Happy Halloween 

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Halloween Beginnings 2025

Happy early Halloween bitches and bastards. Its October 2nd and the Halloween season is now upon us all. I'm ready for the season. Are you? Well, you better be for this year we will certainly supply plenty of sexy Halloween sirens, adult costumes, and ghost stories. 

Plus haunted video from conventions, demons from hell, ripe melons, haunted tips, urban legends, and our own special blend all things Halloween. 

I ask, no wait, encourage, no wait, behoove you to check our blog daily for the month of October including a little bit of Edgar Allen Poe. Yes, Poe. 

I said it, I'm doing it, so there. 

Happy Halloween 

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Eddies Grill End Of The Season Meal

 

So welcome back my friends to the final Eddie's Grill post of the season. Yes my friends, Eddies closed for the season a few days after Labor day. Yes, very sad. I still do not understand why they close with so much good weather ahead for Geneva. Yes, Eddie's claims that with school now in session, they cannot hire enough manpower to run the grill. 

If it were me that owned the grill, I would remain open all year round. I would even construct a drive through so people can stop, place their order, and take home the best cheeseburger in the land. And the fries, hot dogs, and pizza. And the Dairy Queen attached. (Seriously, why close at all?) Surely, business would be slower with most of the other stores on the strip closing until Springtime but plenty of traffic still use that roadway to get to work and back. I truly believe that motorists would stop for lunch and dinner to keep Eddie's going in the fall, winter, and string. 

Any way, above was my last meal of the season at Eddie's. The classic cheeseburger, fries, and diet coke. Let me say, being my last visit of the season, the cheeseburger was absolutely fantastic. The taste was absolutely fantastic. As well was the bun. The fries of course are classic. Tasted great and plentiful. Topping off was the large diet coke. Cold and tasted great. Some used to say, the pause that refreshed. 

The cost, a little pricey this year. Cheeseburger, $7.15, Fries, $4.50, Large diet coke, $3.50 with a total of $15.15.  Seriously, not a bad cost, but higher from last year. 

The Grassy Knoll Diner scores 5 out of 5 shots and recommends Eddie's Grill for lunch and dinner.

We will see you next season, Mothers day weekend. Until then, eat well my friends.

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Eddies Grill Open Days End Of Summer

 

Welcome to Geneva On The Lake, home of Eddies Grill, the best restaurant at Geneva. The sign above was hanging on the wall inside the grill. I know it is the end of the season and all, but what the Hell, closed on Tuesday. 

But wait, the above sign is not the actual open for business hours.  

Following are the real hours for the remaining summer season at Geneva on the lake. 

Days and hours are:

Saturday August 23, opens at 11am. Closes at 9pm.

Sunday August 24, opens at 11am. Closes at 9pm.

Saturday August 30, opens 11am. Closes at 10pm.

Sunday August 31, opens at 11am. Closes at 10pm.

Monday, (Labor Day) opens at 11am. Closes at 9pm.

Saturday September 6th, opens at 11am. Closes at 10pm.

Sunday September 7th, opens at 11am. Closes at 9pm.

So there you have it. The final 7 days left of the 2025 Eddies Grill summer season. 

I visited Eddies more than a dozen times this year. And I loved every visit. Did I mention the food is fantastic, especially the cheeseburger. And hot dogs. And for sure try the root beer from the big barrel. 

Will I see you there next weekend? I will be there. See you there. 

The Grassy Knoll Diner scores 5 out of 5 shots and recommends Eddie's Grill for lunch and dinner.

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Clifftop Restaurant - Anakeesta Mountain

Here we are in Gatlinburg, Tennessee once again. This time, we are high atop the city, landing atop Anakeesta mountain. On the mountain there are many options of activities including rides and attractions, apparel shops, and of course restaurants. Today's offering brings us to the Clifftop Restaurant. 

After touring the mountain for several hours, Patty and I were hungry and ready for dinner. It seemed Clifftop was beckoning us to enter. And we dd.  

We were greeted and brought to a table with an incredible view of the mountainside. Did I say incredible? Yes, yes I did. 

In a minute or two, our waitress returned and took our dinner selections. For starters I ordered the fried cheese balls with marinara sauce. As you can see above, there was plenty of cheese balls. I didn't count them but lets say plenty of them. 

And they were very tasty, hot. At this point I was satisfied as well as Patty. The marinara sauce might i say was zesty. A very good start for dinner indeed.

My dinner choice was a bacon cheeseburger with french fires and a diet Coke. As you can see above, the portions were very generous. 

The burger was well done and plentiful. And let me say, it did not disappoint. The burger was well done and very tasty. The American cheese along with the bacon strips (Three of them) completed the burger. It was very tasty. 

As for the french fries. Plentiful, well cooked, and the taste, well, very good. And the price? Very affordable. And the experience? Very excellent my friends. 

By the way, this is where we sat. To our left was the amazing view of Anakeesta mountain. 

The Grassy Knoll Institute scores 5 out of 5 shots and recommends Clifftop Restaurant for lunch and dinner.

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Gloria Jeans Southern Park Mall

 

Location: Southern Park Mall  - Boardman, Ohio Food Court.

Gloria Jean's Coffees stands right outside of the food court. Yes, they sold coffee, snacks, small sandwiches and novelties. Seating for four as you can see the four chairs and small counter that is bellied up to the coffee stand. 

I just was at the mall several days ago and lo and behold, Gloria Jeans is now out of business. Even the sign has been removed, Yes, some will say they see a Christmas tree right below the American flag but I have an answer for that. I snapped this photo in late December. (So we have that) 

Anyway, all the machinery for the coffee and deserts has been removed, It is a completely empty shell sitting in what I believe to be prime real estate at the mall. 

I did ask people there at the food court if they ever did purchase coffee there, and several replied that they did, and it was good coffee so we have that. 

In saying, the Grassy Knoll rewards Gloria jeans 2.5 out of 5 shots for their coffee offering. 

And...... My understanding is that the Southern Park Mall, with roughly 16 real estate locations available, will be vacant as the mall will be closing right after the Christmas season. 

There, I said it. The mall will be gone. 

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At First I Was Afraid

So last night, perhaps even the night before, I began pondering, (I hate pondering, it never gets me anywhere)  Anyway, I pondered what in this entire universe makes me afraid? 

Seriously. 

Trump - Yes.

Ford - Perhaps.

The Time Warp - Time is fleeting. Madness fills my soul. 

Halloween - No. Not at all. 

Technically speaking, or typing, since my retirement I do no believe there is anything that frightens me. 

So, this next verse written below doesn't really mean a thing. 

Sorry Gloria. 

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Thinking I could live without you by my side
And after spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
And I learned how to get along  

And now I'm back.

However, this next set are lyrics to the Rocky Horror Picture Show "Time Warp" completes this post.

It's astounding
Time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely
Not for very much longer
I've got to keep control

I remember doing the time warp
Drinking those moments when
The blackness would hit me
And the void would be calling

Let's do the time warp again
Let's do the time warp again

It's just a jump to the left
And a step to the right
Put your hands on your hips
And bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
It really drives you insane

Let's do the time warp again
Let's do the time warp again

Well I was walking down the street just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy gave me an evil wink
He shook-a me up and took me by surprise
He had a pickup truck and those devil's eyes
He stared at me, and I felt the change
Time meant nothing, never would again

Let's do the time warp again
Let's do the time warp again

It's just a jump to the left
And  a step to the right
You put your hands on your hips
And bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
It really drives you insane

Let's do the time warp again
Let's do the time warp again

It's just a jump to the left
And a step to the right
You put your hands on your hips
And  bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
It really drives you insane

Let's do the time warp again
Let's do the time warp again

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