THE BASS PRO SHOP

I know it is difficult to imagine but I spent over an hour in a Bass Pro Shop in Sevierville, Tennessee, recently and not only did I enjoy it but I was pretty much in awe of the vast appeal for the retail outdoor world.

The building was huge and had fish ponds, waterfalls, a coffee shop and every piece of outdoor sporting equipment known to man.

I didn't spend much time at the deer urine and moose lick displays but I checked out a 4-wheeler that cost almost as much as my car. I registered for a boat to be given away and have stared at the phone since then awaiting the call.

I'm convinced that Eric Rudolph who was able to stay hidden in the North Carolina woods forever had been to this shop for his camouflage gear.

I guess the most fascinating section to me was the camping section. Emeril Lagasse doesn't have as much cooking equipment as campers can purchase for outdoor meals these days. I thought one iron pot and a small Coleman stove would be sufficient for a camping trip but obviously, I was mistaken.

All in all, I decided that I will leave most of the outdoor sports to someone else (although I might be up for a camping trip sometime) but the excursion to the Bass Pro Shop was definitely worth the trip !