Mo Blues from Clarksdale.... "It's getting tired and I'm running late." Mick Kolassa

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September 25th 2016

Published: October 3rd 2016

Sounds like the start of a good song At times -- Time and distance makes being together challenging in our consulting line of work. We’ve been apart for 18 days….18 miserable days for us. In over 20+ years, nothing had separated us this long, until now. With MJ starting a new job out on the left coast in California and Dave finishing up a contract in Arkansas, the timing was off….but now... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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3rd October 2016

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Dancing Dave….that means some Delta Blues will be heading your way fairly soon!
Made my day. Also got a set autographed for you guys from a maestro touring down under. Clarksdale and the Blues Highway is definitely at the top of our "Must Repeat Sets". The silos were in the course of construction when we were there...pretty swish! Your opening pic...don't tell me Red has changed his name?!

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Delta Blues
The Redd's sign was on the back wall of his juke joint...who knows but it was catchy. The grain bins are comfy. Yes, we can see you hitting Clarksdale again and hopefully we can join you depending on the time.

3rd October 2016

Stephanie
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Envious
Thanks for letting me scratch my Blues itch vicariously through you... ALWAYS enjoy reading about your latest adventure(s). xo

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Envious
Good hearing from you. You know how we love da blues. We'll be on the Legendary Blues Cruise before the month is out!

3rd October 2016

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

Thanks!
Thanks for bringing Kingfish to my attention. I'd love to see him live.

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Kingfish
You should track him down...it is well worth the effort.

3rd October 2016

Sheila Ball
non-member comment

Da Blues
Made me want to go for sure. Great writing as usual.

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Da Blues
Clarksdale is a snapshot in time. Well worth the visit.

3rd October 2016

Shelley and Scott
Michele Hutchinson and Scott Maberley

Is there an International Airport there?
Well you guys have now firmly put this place on our "to do list". Beers and music at Reds and sleeping in a silo, this just has to be done. Cannot share your views that a Studebaker is a classic, much prefer a Buick any day, but I guess that comes from owning one. Thanks so much for putting Clarksdale on our radar and sort of feel a bit dumb for not knowing about it before hand.

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Clarksdale on your radar
Fly into Memphis and drive down. It is a short distance. It is a small town and many don't know about it unless they are avid Blues fans. It is a slice of Americana and history.

3rd October 2016

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

BBQ Food
Can't beat good BBQ food. Glad you guys got your Blues cure :)

3rd October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

BBQ food
It is funny that later I realized we didn't take a picture of the food at Larry's which is the best. Guess we were too busy eating to take the photos. It still gives me happiness when I think about how good it was.

4th October 2016

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

The Blues!
I suppose this is the 2nd blog from you I read about the Blues. We don't get to hear much about it in Canada! Then again, I am not exactly into it. I admire your passion! Amazing!

4th October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Blues!
We've actually been on two Blues Cruises in addition to the Clarksdale blogs that you have read. Another one later this month. We love music and blues is one of our favorites. Yes a passion for sure.

4th October 2016

Sonja Massey
non-member comment

Travelling
Glad to see you're traveling again.....love your blogs.

5th October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Traveling
Thanks Sonja, it was good to listen to music for a weekend.

6th October 2016

Weggs
Judy and Rags

Yum!
This looks like my sort of food. Love all the beans you can get in the US.

6th October 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ribs
Tennessee and Mississippi have amazing BBQ choices.

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