I have to say for what we we thought would be sleepy little circa 1950 towns, Tupelo, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals and Florence proved us wrong. There was lots to see and do, nice people, great history, beautiful nature surroundings.
We chose to go to Rattlesnake Saloon for a really late lunch after first stopping to visit the Coondog Cemetery! Where else can you find such an unusual thing to visit. We were surprised to find the "guest book" had been signed by six others before us and two other couples came as we were leaving!
I know people love their dogs and it was touching to see plain rocks up to impressive granite gravestones for so many coon dogs.
We drove on Coondog Cemetery Road (original right?) to Rattlesnake Saloon. It is under a rock shelf along a small stream. At night they have music and dancing but no dancing is allowed right now, just listening. Several people told us to get the Rustler Burger because it was voted the Alabama food you have to eat before you die!
We pulled into a riding stable establishment and had to ride in the back of a pick up down to the restaurant! The burgers were great but not earth shattering. The ambience was terrific though. I wish we had gone later to hear the music.
We pulled out Friday morning in the rain and proceeded to Red Bay to meet up with Tommy and Susan. We arrived and backed into our spot, down one from them. I immediately did a load of clothes because I had wet towels from wiping down the slides as they came in. The floor was messy too because of the rain so I swept it for the second time and then used the Swiffer.
They followed us in within the hour and got set up and then immediately left to get their name on the Tiffin list for his awning. He had run over a tire tread that got thrown right in front of him in the way up and he was unable to avoid. It shot out the back, bending his rock shield/mud flap so now he has two things to get fixed!
We are way watching these two storms coming next week. One is headed toward home, the other toward the whole state of Alabama. Saying our plans are really up in the air is an understatement.
No comments:
Post a Comment