Holiday Inn East I-85 Montgomery

... fun. After the show, we went to lunch with the crew at the wonderful hometown restaurant next door called Lunde's. They stayed open past their normal lunch hours just for us. I had a fried catfish po'boy, and was full for the rest of the day. The guys then invited us to their house this Saturday on our drive up to Decatur, AL from New Orleans. We'll see if we make it, but I bet it would be fun if we do.<br>

... the Civil Rights Memorial that was created by Maya Lin (the same woman that designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC). The memorial is a large round disk that is engraved with a time line of the of the most significant events of the civil rights movement. Black granite with dates and memories of struggle, prejudice, sacrifice, resistance and deaths, persecution and changes in our legal system were there in a dramatic, yet subtle ...

... is dominated by a huge old oak. Suzy has a never ending supply of energy for creating beauty. When she looks at a horse drinking trough, she sees a container garden! She uses her imagination in everything and the evidence is everywhere. Crafts being made for her St. John&#8217;s Church&#8217;s Christmas bizarre sit in different states of completion on any available surface. Jars of homemade relish and pepper vinegar are paked in boxes or sitting out for display in her well used kitchen. It ...

... luxurious comfort with a relaxed modern style that is Marney&#8217;s own. <br><br><br> <br><br> <br>A park runs down the center of this broad, brick street canopied by huge old trees. The park is well used by joggers, dog walkers, exercise classes and many other folks getting fit while enjoying the beauty of their neighborhood park. This area of Montgomery is old, well preserved and very community minded. The houses are one more gracious southern home after ...

... 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.

... her to willingly join us in the water. So that meant I had to pull her in. This was not an easy task and she scurried out as quickly as she could. <br><br>In the afternoon, my cousin Frankie saddled up some of the horses and Alex got to go for a little ride. Then there was more swimming and even time to hold one of Uncle D's new baby ducks...a father's day gift from his daughters.<br><br>We had a very peaceful and relaxing visit and can't wait to go back again.

... Oreo cookie and cream cheese balls dipped in chocolate...decadence. While Jackie was cooking, we walked down to the barn so Alex could help feed the horses. Tori &amp; Bella were very intrigued with these new creatures and weren't quite sure how to approach them. It was a funny site.<br><br><br><br>

... to say hello and ask us what we're doing here. Lots of southern camaraderie (and accent) then he introduced us to his gal, Miss Elsie. I thought maybe I should bow. The restaurant (or hall for dining) was near closing but they let us sit - not many Northerners come around and they're curious. Of the meal, the Fried Pickles, Onion Rings with cheese and Sweet Potato Fries were very good. Moby's was wrapping up a baby shower when ...

... highway at Atlanta to look for somewhere to eat only to see lots of men standing either in small groups or on their own beside the road. It would appear they were probably waiting for someone such as construction workers to come a long and offer them a job for the day. It was actually quite sad to see so many looking for work that way with little hope of actually getting anything, especially considering it was quite late in the day.

... city with a troubled past. Facts: Alabama was the TWENTY-SECOND state. Date: December 14, 1819 State Nickname: Heart of Dixie Key Words: Confederate, Civil Rights, Boycott, Historic, King, Fitzgerald On the portico of the capitol a bronze star marks the spot where Jefferson Davis was inagurated President of the Confederate States of America on February 18, 1861. From there went the telegram "Fire on Ft ...