Dollywood, who would have guessed

Well, just got back today from our families Christmas vacation. We went up to Pigeon Forge for five days, which tested my personal boundaries all week. I am not a crowd guy. I'm the guy who searches for every exit as soon as I get five unknown people in close proximity of me. But as a dad, one has to get over stuff like that (at least make an effort). So Sunday, Monday and Tuesday was a zoo. So Monday, I took the boys and rented ATV's and went to this guided trail ride. It was fun but a little slow. Afterwards, me and the boys found this awesome trail in the Smokeys with this incredible waterfall. Got 4 miles as well. Turned out to be a beautiful day. Tuesday was tourist trap day and I just gritted my teeth and played the good husband and dad. The boys had a blast on this rail car on this track that went down the mountain. Wednesday, most of the human infestation headed home so we went to Dollywood. It was awesome. No waiting in lines and they had some of the craziest roller coasters I have ever been on. They had the fastest roller coaster in the world called something Lightening. I'm still having trouble keeping my food down after that ride. I kept hearing this horrible girl scream coming from someone right next to me on every ride. That guy must have been following me. Anyway, highly recommend Dollywood in the off season. Glad to be home. Love, peace and chicken grease my friends