Radically Retired

Viva Las Vegas!

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At Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in Las Vegas, most of the figures are so life-like, that I actually excused myself when I bumped into one, thinking it was a real person.

I knew that this guy was real in memory only, but I still enjoyed striking a pose with his wax doppelgänger.

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14 responses to “Viva Las Vegas!”

  1. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    Lovely picture, Terry. Have you ever seen the film of his life story? So sad

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thank you! I’ve seen several of documentaries and movies about his life, Carole. Yes, sad and amazing all at the same time!

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  2. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    My mother loved Elvis. I remember clearly my dad shouting up the stairs “Pat! Elvis has died!” and the many tears afterwards 😦

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Even though I was a child when he first became popular, I loved him too, Lana. I don’t know if you’ve ever listened to his gospel songs. Although I enjoy all of his early music, in my mind, these songs were when his voice was the purest and most perfect.

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      1. Lana Avatar
        Lana

        Yes, I love his gospel numbers!

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    annemariedemyen

    I love the photo! I’ve always thought that would be a fun place to visit. 🙌

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Anne! We’ve been fortunate to visit Vegas several times. There’s always something new to see and experience there. .

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  4. Phil Strawn Avatar
    Phil Strawn

    I heard, from a cousin that lives in Vegas, that Elvis is alive and working in one of those Elvis all night wedding chapels. He swears he sees Ann Margret around town all the time. Nice picture, Viva Las Vegas.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Well … If the King was still alive, he’d be doing a darn good job to be still holding down a job at age 90, Phil! I was certain I saw him barbecuing something in a yard behind Graceland when we visited his grave behind the mansion. 🤷‍♀️

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      1. Phil Strawn Avatar
        Phil Strawn

        I’ve got a good E story coming soon. In the 60s, my band mate and I were in and out of Memphis because he had family in Tunica, MS. His cousin, Danny, played with a band called The Gentry’s ( Keep On Dancing) and he knew Elvis, a little bit. He tried to set up a visit to Graceland when E was at home, but it never worked out. Bummer, all the way around. Today, Tunica is nothing but a gambling town.

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        Terry

        Yes, we were to Tunica too on one of our trips out that way. No luck but lots of fun! I look forward to your E story, Phil.

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        Phil Strawn

        Thanks, Terry, more to come soon.

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Great photo!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Betty! This was in 2016, so a few years before I lost the 40 lbs that needed to come off. My cousin and I had a blast at Mme Tussaud’s.

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