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June 7th 2016
Published: June 21st 2016
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I had a beautiful sunny day to make the drive from Benchmark RV Park in Meridian MS to Birmingham South Campground in Pelham AL, a southern suburb of Birmingham AL (population 212,237 in 2010). The trip of about 150 miles and 2 ½ hours on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 was totally uneventful. June! Really? I haven’t even left the Deep South, and it is already June. I’d better hurry north for, as the... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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The History Of The Iron And Steel Industry In The Appalachians Is Covered NicelyThe History Of The Iron And Steel Industry In The Appalachians Is Covered Nicely
The History Of The Iron And Steel Industry In The Appalachians Is Covered Nicely
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
Vintage Photographs Add To The ExperienceVintage Photographs Add To The Experience
Vintage Photographs Add To The Experience
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
Brown Iron Ore (Sprayed With A Coating To Prevent Deterioration) Is The Type Of Ore Smelted At TannehillBrown Iron Ore (Sprayed With A Coating To Prevent Deterioration) Is The Type Of Ore Smelted At Tannehill
Brown Iron Ore (Sprayed With A Coating To Prevent Deterioration) Is The Type Of Ore Smelted At Tannehill
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
Artifacts Recovered From Various Ironworks Sites Are InterestingArtifacts Recovered From Various Ironworks Sites Are Interesting
Artifacts Recovered From Various Ironworks Sites Are Interesting
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Iron Served Many Useful PurposesThe Iron Served Many Useful Purposes
The Iron Served Many Useful Purposes
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
This Projectile (Just Below Center) And The Tree Trunk Were Recovered from the Battle Of Chickamauga (GA)This Projectile (Just Below Center) And The Tree Trunk Were Recovered from the Battle Of Chickamauga (GA)
This Projectile (Just Below Center) And The Tree Trunk Were Recovered from the Battle Of Chickamauga (GA)
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Location Of Alabama Ironworks Before 1865 – The End Of The Civil WarThe Location Of Alabama Ironworks Before 1865 – The End Of The Civil War
The Location Of Alabama Ironworks Before 1865 – The End Of The Civil War
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
A Synopsis Of Each ironworks Is ProvidedA Synopsis Of Each ironworks Is Provided
A Synopsis Of Each ironworks Is Provided
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
Life In The Company Town Is CoveredLife In The Company Town Is Covered
Life In The Company Town Is Covered
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Peel House c. 1888 Is One Of Several In The “Company Town”The Peel House c. 1888 Is One Of Several In The “Company Town”
The Peel House c. 1888 Is One Of Several In The “Company Town”
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Ladle Car Poured The Molten Steel …The Ladle Car Poured The Molten Steel …
The Ladle Car Poured The Molten Steel …
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
… Into The “Bottle-Top“ Mold (Obviously Not Properly Positioned) …… Into The “Bottle-Top“ Mold (Obviously Not Properly Positioned) …
… Into The “Bottle-Top“ Mold (Obviously Not Properly Positioned) …
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
… To Produce The 11-Ton Steel Ingots… To Produce The 11-Ton Steel Ingots
… To Produce The 11-Ton Steel Ingots
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Children In The “Company Town” Had To Go To School SomewhereThe Children In The “Company Town” Had To Go To School Somewhere
The Children In The “Company Town” Had To Go To School Somewhere
Tannehill Ironworks State Historical Park – McCalla AL
The Sculptor Of “The Chase,” Ted Gall, States In An Accompanying Placard That The Statue “… personifies the motion, strength and integrity that I associate with the racetrack and motorsports competition.” If You Say So, Ted!The Sculptor Of “The Chase,” Ted Gall, States In An Accompanying Placard That The Statue “… personifies the motion, strength and integrity that I associate with the racetrack and motorsports competition.” If You Say So, Ted!
The Sculptor Of “The Chase,” Ted Gall, States In An Accompanying Placard That The Statue “… personifies the motion, strength and integrity that I associate with the racetrack and motorsports competition.” If You Say So, Ted!
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
One Is Greeted By A 2005 “Vintage” Ducati 999R Capable Of 175 m.p.h.One Is Greeted By A 2005 “Vintage” Ducati 999R Capable Of 175 m.p.h.
One Is Greeted By A 2005 “Vintage” Ducati 999R Capable Of 175 m.p.h.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
A Limited Selection Of Racing Automobiles Is On Display – This, A 1978 Surtees F-1A Limited Selection Of Racing Automobiles Is On Display – This, A 1978 Surtees F-1
A Limited Selection Of Racing Automobiles Is On Display – This, A 1978 Surtees F-1
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
Dan Gurney Is Not Forgotten …Dan Gurney Is Not Forgotten …
Dan Gurney Is Not Forgotten …
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
… Nor Is Lotus… Nor Is Lotus
… Nor Is Lotus
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
The Elevator Holds Lots Of People, … Or A CarThe Elevator Holds Lots Of People, … Or A Car
The Elevator Holds Lots Of People, … Or A Car
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL
1910 Pierce Four “The Vibrationless Motorcycle” – The $400 Price Tag Doomed The Company And Only 15 Are Known To Have Survived1910 Pierce Four “The Vibrationless Motorcycle” – The $400 Price Tag Doomed The Company And Only 15 Are Known To Have Survived
1910 Pierce Four “The Vibrationless Motorcycle” – The $400 Price Tag Doomed The Company And Only 15 Are Known To Have Survived
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - Birmingham AL



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