My time in Athens has been very interesting.  First was the Brown Recluse spider bite on the back of my neck.  That is an ongoing issue.  I then fell into a fire ant mound and got the ants in the travel trailer.  I finally got rid of the ants.

Then we had the awing incident.  We had a big wind just one gust.  I went outside to put the awing down.  The second very big gust of wind got under the awing, did I tell you I was under the awing hanging on to one of the arms.  This wind lifted me off the ground and then knocked me down.  The awing came flying off.  It tore the awing off with me hanging onto it.  That was one big wind.

I like where I am and I like the Athens Jail Restoration Project.  So instead of staying until just after Labor Day I am going to stay until March.  I can still do some traveling but I have to leave my RV as that creates security.

It is a bit isolated and can get to one fairly easy.  For me it has been wonderful.  The solitude is a way to get in touch with ones self.

Today as I look out the window there are big white puffy clouds and a beautiful blue sky.  I am on the beginning of the plains of Mississippi.

I am now in Athens, MS.  Home of the Athens Jail Restoration Project.

The Athens Jail in its current state.  The windows had to be boarded over because of vandalism. 

 This is essentially where I live.  Athens now has a residence of one person and two fur kids.

 This is the front of my travel trailer. Dragonfly I.  The sign was done by my sister-in-law Vicki.

 The super moon in July.  The picture is not that great but I was not going to stay awake until 3 am to get a better shot.

This is Bud-e-Boy.  Having a few minutes of freedom.

 This is Curt he is great he could have fun changing a flat tire.  He is wading at Cape San Blais, FL. We felt we should at least get our feet in the water.

 Here I am.  Just feeling the cold water around my feet.

 Another picture of the folks from the Mexico Beach, GTG.
This picture is missing Martha.  I am the one with the huge hat.  FL sun does not necessarily agree with my face.

Here we are looking like typical tourists.

Sunset at Mexico Beach.

I always enjoy the sunset no matter where I am.





While I was in Mexico Beach, FL I went over to Tallahassee, FL to visit some old friends from the Keys.  It was good seeing them but sad as their health was failing.

Back to Alabaster, AL.  I stayed in Alabaster for two weeks.  We did girl stuff.  Pam and I had a great time talking and just going around the places and things she did.  While in Alabaster, AL Pam, Martha and I went to a Dulcimer Festival at Tannenhill State Historic Park.  I love Tannenhill it is such a nice park.  Rates are reasonable.  Does not have great phone service.  The do have WiFi but it is iffy.
What you see here is a bass finger piano.

Sorry, I digress.  After Mule Days I traveled with my friend Martha to Alabaster, AL.  We stayed in Alabaster until late April.

From Alabaster we went to Mexico Beach, FL where we stayed at Rustic Sands RV Park.  This was a RV Get Together. Five people made it to the GTG.  We had a great time.   This is a picture of Martha, Curt and Betty we were in Apalachicola, FL.

Here we are it is nearly August and I have not kept up the blog.  I am going to try to do better.

The middle of March I started traveling again.  My first stop was Hartsville, SC to go to Reno Fest.  I had a great time and had an opportunity to visit with and old Bluegrass fan.  That was a precious time as she died two weeks later.  One never know when you will loose a friend.  See your friends as much as possible.

From Hartsville I went to Charlotte.  The plan was to go to the Great Smokey National Forest.  That plan changed rapidly as it was snowing in the mountains.  I just did not think I could drive and camp in the snow.  Maybe another.  I parked the camper in my friends driveway and hung out with her for a week or so.

Next I went to visit some old college friends in Knoxville.  That was not a good visit.  If you read this you know who you are.

My next stop was in Columbia, TN for Mule Days.  What fun that way.  I met my friend Martha there.  Martha brought me a Hover round so I really could enjoy the exhibits and the activities without being miserable because of my knees.

Pictures are of the Mule Days Parade.  I plan to return to Mule Days next year.

The time at Mule Days was great except for the possible tornado.  Sirens went off and everyone in RVs and there dogs were herded into the high school hall ways until the all clear. 

 By the way, I forgot to tell you about my traveling companions.  I picked up Aousie a Lhasa Apso that I co owned.  She is 12 and as spry as can be.  On September 16 in WV we picked up Bud-e-boy
a year and a half old Bouvier des Flanders.  It took some adjustment for Bud and Aousie but when there is a thunderstorm they cuddle together.