Embassy Suites Hotel Montgomery-Conference Center

Who knew I'd enjoy Montgomery, AL as much as I did... <br><br>It all began when we pulled into our hotel. I've come to expect a very standard room by now, but when we got to our floor and opened the door, I was pleasantly greeted by a really nice room. They had recently renovated the hotel, and clearly hired some sort of Feng Shui decorator. I loved it. Everything was crisp and clean, but with warm touches ...

... warm and funny.<br><br>Then we went over to the trolley tour of Montgomery where we learned about the history of this beautiful city. The trolley takes off from the old train station which is now a historic monument. While waiting for the next trolley, we moved through the exhibits and historical time line of the civil rights movement in the U.S.A. I remember growing up reading and watching TV news and movies about civil rights ...

... to stories and get the tour we begin to get a picture that this house is almost always full of guests and family coming for boating, hunting, fishing and get togethers. Young is managing these many acres with timbering, food plots and controlled hunting. The lake is teaming with fish. Young has time released food pellets that make the water roil with fish at eating time. We piled into his Kabota four wheeler and he took Andy and I for a ride over his many acres. We can understand Young ...

... welcome! For the next 4 days we were swept up into Southern hospitality and family love.......<br><br> "Who wants a bourbon and branch water after all that travel?" <br><br> Andy accepts with gratitude as I sip my water. George entertains us with his Southern Gentleman charms and his easy going Rancher style. Stretched out in Suzy&#8217;s living room George was keeping us on the edge of our seats with his tales and stories of snakes, hunts and horses when ...

... on a two lane road at the time and didn't want to take any chances. I pulled over into a closed gas station that had an over hang that looked like it was about to fall over. At the moment it was all I had to take cover.<br><br>I rode until about 830pm local time and headed up getting a hotel in Meridian, Miss. Its a tiny town with a lot of hotels. I took my time this morning. In fact I slept in until about 10am. After a 15 hour day I really needed the sleep.

Believe it or not, there are 54 Championship Holes at the Capitol Hill Golf Course in Prattville, AL that are part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Jerry took the opportunity to get in a round of golf and was amazed at the beauty and pristinely maintained course.<br><br>While Jerry was hitting a small ball around Prattville, Alex &amp; I spent some time in the pool to cool off. Bella used to jump into the pool to me when she was a puppy, but I couldn't ...

We left the Gulf Coast today and headed into Alabama to visit with Aunt Kathy and Uncle D. I used to live with Aunt Kathy and Uncle D in Florida. But I haven't been to visit then in Alabama for the last 5 years. What a great reunion.<br><br>My cousin Jackie cooked up some homemade lasagna and these ...

... time at nearby Capitol Hill golf course (three 18's and part of the highly rated Robert Trent Jones Golf Circuit throughout Alabama). We didn't want to wait for the premier "Judge" 18 (rated top 10 public courses in the US) and so went with the nearly equally difficult "Legislator". Course kicked our asses - I will go back and play the entire circuit at some point - hopefully when I learn to play properly. We head for barbeque ...

... us big guy--we were still on the road....We drove on bad roads untill we started to hit Nashville--then things started to get better. Although the vacations was fantastic...We were happy to make it home. The rest of the drive was smooth and we made it home safely. Thelma, I will travel with you again anytime!!!! Hey, Louise, Great Driving! Thanks for such a wonderful time! Love, Thelma

... up front that I would love to try anything southern save for chitlins. I read about them on the flight over and I have no desire to eat fried critter organs. Our arrival at the family home is warm. Sophie, the little tan Dachshund with pink collar, is so excited to meet someone new that she pees all over the carpet. Goodness. I meet Sharon first (mom) when we arrive. People starte filtering home one by after that and I meet sister Hannah and father ...