Tag Archives: Nashville

Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin’

Posted on July 26, 2014 by stenoodie

This picture was taken almost a year ago when I was travelling with fellow court reporter friends in Nashville for the annual NCRA court reporting convention.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Carnton Plantation, Nashville, postaday, setting sun, summer lovin', summer sunset, Tennessee, vacation, veranda, weekly photo challenge | 7 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 5. August 11, 2013.

Posted on January 7, 2014 by stenoodie

Day 5 of the trip to Nashville marked the final two steno seminars, exploring one last time around the majestic Gaylord Opryland Resort (including taking the river boat cruise!), and flying home to Toronto. Again, I wasn’t able to blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged conference, court reporting, Delta Riverboat, flying home, Fried chicken, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Karyn Menck, mashed potatoes, Nashville, NCRA, NCRA Convention 2013, Shoney's, sightseeing, steno, tourist | 4 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 4. August 10, 2013.

Posted on January 6, 2014 by stenoodie

Day 4 marked the last full day of steno seminars, the NCRA Awards Luncheon, and the President’s Dinner Party (Casino Royale themed this year). I didn’t write up a blog post about Day 4 the night it happened, so this … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged court reporters, Nashville, National Court Reporters Association, NCRA Awards Luncheon, NCRA Convention 2013, President's Casino Royale Party, seminars, steno | 4 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 3. August 9, 2013.

Posted on December 31, 2013 by stenoodie

Today’s events were all about steno seminars and really getting into the nitty-gritty of what the NCRA Convention and Expo is all about.

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged court reporters, Midtown Cafe, Nashville, National Court Reporters Association, NCRA Convention 2013, Paisano’s Pizzaria & Vino, seminars, steno | 4 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 2. August 8, 2013.

Posted on December 30, 2013 by stenoodie

Today was a full day of sightseeing and the first glimpse into the NCRA Convention 2013. In the morning after a quick breakfast at the Conservatory Cafe, Cynthia and I took the complimentary hotel shuttle to Opry Mills Mall which … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged 400 wpm, Country music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Grand Ole Opry, Guinness World Record Attempt, Nashville, NCRA 2013 Convention, Opry Backstage Grill, Opry House, Opry Mills, Opry Mills Mall, Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Trace Atkins' Just Fishin' Fried Catfish, World Record Attempt | 7 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 1. August 7, 2013.

Posted on December 27, 2013 by stenoodie

August 7, 2013. Nashville arrival. Hello! After sleeping just an hour and a half, I woke up at 4:30 am to eat something and get to Pearson International Airport. Cynthia and I were lining up to get through the US … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged 55 South, 55 South Restaurant, Carnton Plantation, Carter House, Cotton Gin Assault, Franklin Square, fried pickles, Ice Cold Gulf oysters, McGovack cemetery, Nashville, plantation, shrimp and grits, Southern food, Tennessee, Travellers Rest | 10 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected

Posted on November 22, 2013 by stenoodie

Unexpected: Having a beautiful butterfly land right on my hand while sightseeing at the site of “The Cotton Gin Assault” in Nashville this summer. Thanks to my friend for capturing this fleeting moment.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Butterfly, Nashville, postaday, summer, weekly photo challenge | 2 Comments

Heading to Music City in August!

Posted on June 6, 2013 by stenoodie

Yay! I just booked my plane tickets to Nashville, Tennessee for August for the NCRA Annual Convention! Yay!!! I’ve also just registered for the event too. Heh. I got excited reading about the resort that the Convention is being held … Continue reading →