Smoky Mountain Surprises
This past week I have the excitement and pleasure to frolic in my other home, Pigeon Forge, Tennesse, with crew members and guests alike at The Titanic Museum Attraction here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Upon arriving, traveling up the Parkway toward the magnificent ship that is our museum here in Pigeon Forge it’s clear where the term “Smoky Mountains” arrived. The wet, humid weather had created mist rising in the distance, snaking its way through the distant mountain vistas. The Mountains were indeed Smoky, quite simply, beautiful. With great humility, and gratitude, I thank all the travelers that have decided to give our new museum a visit, over a quarter million have traveled through the corridors and galleries at the Pigeon Forge museum since our opening on April 8th.
The week has been a whirl with visits from our Twitter winner, Jarrod Griffith, and his grandparents, visits with our various group leaders in the area, the local Chambers of Commerce from Gatlinburg, to Knoxville, various radio and television stations, and reunions with all of my Pigeon Forge crew members. As the year continues, I will be fortunate enough to be spending more time at our Pigeon Forge location, and such fun it is and will be.
Titanic Attraction in Pigeon Forge
The Crew Members here at The Titanic Pigeon Forge Museum Attraction are becoming more immersed in their roles as purveyors of the Titanic legacy, all due to the efforts of their fine abilities, First Class Maid Jamie and her loving tutoring, and the support of Officer Danita, Officer Lorene, Officer Mark, Mary and John, and of course my loyal support of them all. I really feel the bond building between our Mother ship in Branson and her gorgeous daughter here in Pigeon Forge. I was traveling with Officers Mel, Jane, and Kristy yesterday, we went many places, at a local La Quinta Hotel, a gentleman here in the Smokies for a family reunion exclaimed from the distance of the lobby, “Jaynee! Why aren’t you in Branson?” Small world, he was a local of Missouri and knew me from the Branson Titanic, and I reminded him of our new museum here in Pigeon Forge. At one Visitor Center a gentleman visitor to the area, he immediately recognized me and the officers. He had been to the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson and was planning to visit our sister ship here in Tennessee.
Crew members in Pigeon Forge shine daily, battling 100 degree temps they consistently put forth amazing efforts in customer satisfaction. First Class Maid Jody is always quick with a flirt of the skirt and a twinkle in her eye, a local favorite. First Class Maid Ashley is so full of energy and knowledge she will regale you with stories and gossip that only she can convey in her south London way. Officers Nick, Ron, and Keith hold forth in various galleries and I was frankly chilled with the description of hypothermia given to myself and other guests by Officer Ron.
We have been lucky to have our Captain Lowell in the past few weeks here in Pigeon Forge, a mountain of a man, a trained and skilled actor that serves as the pillar for all of our Captain Smiths.
I’m leaving out so many, but what I’m trying to convey is the pride I feel to be associated with both crews. For it is clear, although separated by hundreds of miles, both Titanic Pigeon Forge and Titanic Branson share the same goal, to continue the stories and legacy of R.M.S. Titanic and we are indeed one huge crew, not two separate crews. A Grand Thing Indeed!
So much more to tell, but I must fly! Till next time, toodles, First Class Maid Jaynee.
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