OFF TO NORTH CAROLINA

We're about to depart on a four day excursion, taking in the Smokey Mountains and the Vanderbilt chateau (plus 8,000 acres of gardens, vineyards and forest) in NC, the Biltmore On the way we plan to visit the gift shop of Dollywood (at Maryanne's insistence) to see what Ms Parton has to offer - could be an uplifting experience.