Blogs from Alabama, United States, North America - page 14

Even though I love Swamp John's, this place has it beat a million times over for atmosphere. Our day ended yesterday by going to the Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumia, Alabama. It was located in the general vicinity of the Coon Dog Cemetery. This place is part of the Seven Springs Lodge...never got to see the lodge but there were horses all around you could ride. In the field where we parked, a pick-up truck came to take us to the saloon. Clarence was our driver. We sat on benches in the back of the truck and HELD ON FOR DEAR LIFE! Clarence rapidly took us down this very narrow, dirt path road that went straight down along a huge cliff (all in the woods)....better than any amusement park ride. Our ride ended at the bottom of ... read more

Another day of excitment here on Runway Alley in Red Bay, Alabama. Cory checked in with "Billy" again to review our status. We are "on the list" and they will be working on our various problems over the next few weeks. May start on "something" next week -- final project will be our back end cap. Still no definite time schedule so we can only sit back, relax and wait. Cory checked out the various works areas: where they remove your entire slideout, where they repair the "wet bays", where they replace the roof rails, etc. So much to see and do here!! Our friends from Tropical Palms are leaving today but our Allegro Club friends will be here awhile. They have a nice lounge where everyone gathers to share their problems and stories. It's very ... read more

Dinner last night at Swamp John's. Just as wonderful as I remembered. Best catfish in the country! Murals still awesome. Bars on the window give a homey & secure atmosphere. Bought a Swamp John T-shirt you will envy. We drove to the closest Wal-Mart today....44 miles away in Tupelo, Mississippi (birthplace of Elvis Presley). Just like being at home .....we have to drive forever to get to W-M. More fun things planned while we are here. Going to visit the Coon Dog Cemetery ... Biggest tourist attraction in town. Red Bay has a population of @3400. It is located right on the Alabama & Mississippi border. It is @ 10 sq. miles in size. It has 2 grocery stores: one, Piggley Wiggley, has an eating area in the back where we shall dine, Sunshine Mill, 47 ... read more

I am officially home and about to get in bed. Thanks again for all the love and support. I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. I will be adding pictures to facebook in the next couple of days! Much love and Goodnight!... read more

JULY 7, 2012 Warrior is a city in Jefferson and Blount counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2010 census the population was 3,176. It is a northern suburb of Birmingham. The city takes its name from the Warrior coal fields, which J. T. Pierce opened in 1872 in the vicinity. The coal fields were named, in turn, after the Black Warrior River that drains them. The town, which was built on a spur of the L & N Railroad, was originally Warrior Station. The Warrior Post Office (35180) was established in 1872.... read more