I did nothing wrong, I simply differentiated between slips and slips.  I may have slipped a little on that one, but I felt I was on a slippery surface when I made the post.  I'm going to assess myself two warning points. 

I'm going to assess myself two warning points. 

I think you are being a little hard on my buddy Mike here. You need to lighten up a little.....

I think you are being a little hard on my buddy Mike here. You need to lighten up a little.....

yeah.......I say you give her the warning points!

How many days are we down too?

yeah.......I say you give her the warning points!

Actually it was Mike I'm picking on. LOL

How many days are we down too?

 

I'm down to 71 days and 11 hours.  But I'm leaving on April 19th.

 

Go here, and you can download your own free countdown timer.  Once you set it up, it will appear on your screen when no window is open.  When you download it, you can find the download by clicking on the start icon, then computer, then click on downloads.  You will find the program there.  Click to open it, then, fill in the "event" line, then program it for the date and time.  Click on start, and you're good to go.

 

http://www.eventcountdown.com/

Gettin' Closer.....but not close enough!

 

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone needs any info on how to get around down here such as directions to tackle shops, eatin' holes etc. hit me up.  Also I run a meat market at a local grocery store so I can get a halfway decent price on meat for the cooks in the group. Just let me know what and how much a few days ahead of time. 

Wow! Thanks Greg!

Wow! Thanks Greg!

Quite welcome! 

Greg, first question.  Using Google Earth, I spotted an eatery about a mile or so from the resort.  It sorta looks like a truck stop, and could serve us well for our breakfasts.  What's your opinion? 

I think I know what you are talking about. Its prob. half a mile or less away actually. They do have a small deli. I haven't eaten there so I'm not sure of all the offerings. Its located at the corner of Highway 101 and Highway 184. There are a couple of convienence stores across the river that are that sort of thing too. They have biscuits and sandwiches. Nothing big. 

I know it's still a ways off......but it seems closer when I look at the calendar and think of all the things I need to have done before the trip!

Still more excited than ever!

I'm looking for a Mom & Pop outfit that caters to folks who get up early and want a real breakfast.  You know, eggs, grits, bacon, biscuits and gravy.

Looks awesome, just starting a new job so I won't be able to get time off yet. Man I wish I could go though. 2015 for sure!

How about Stevie Ray's Cafe, Town Creek

13241 Al Highway 101, Town Creek, AL 35672

Contact: (256) 685-0123 ?

How about Stevie Ray's Cafe, Town Creek

13241 Al Highway 101, Town Creek, AL 35672

Contact: (256) 685-0123 ?

Crud....number out of service....a swing and a miss!

I'm looking for a Mom & Pop outfit that caters to folks who get up early and want a real breakfast.  You know, eggs, grits, bacon, biscuits and gravy

Hmmm..Can't think of any that are real close by.. Killen Diner is fairly close..Its probably about 10-12 miles away. There are Hardee's and and Mcdonald's in Rogersville(about 7 miles away). Seems like there may be a place in Town Creek but I'm not sure. Haven't been through there in a while. Most of the other real close places are  convienience stores that fix breakfast but not sure how much variety they offer, 

Long Mike,

There is a place in Town Creek that has what you are looking for. It's called The Farmhouse.

Are they still open......I got a message number disconnected and a google search says they are 'closed'.

How about the joe wheeler park golf restaurant? Too high flalutin?

Hard times I guess with the paper mill closing? Did the mill close or is someone gonna buy them and keep them going?

Chris

Are they still open......I got a message number disconnected and a google search says they are 'closed'.

How about the joe wheeler park golf restaurant? Too high flalutin?

Hard times I guess with the paper mill closing? Did the mill close or is someone gonna buy them and keep them going?

Chris

Hmm looks like they may have changed names. It's called The Ranch House now  256-685-2002 Open 6am-9 pm

Are they still open......I got a message number disconnected and a google search says they are 'closed'.

How about the joe wheeler park golf restaurant? Too high flalutin?

Hard times I guess with the paper mill closing? Did the mill close or is someone gonna buy them and keep them going?

Chris

Also yes it has already or will be shortly shutting down completely. No buyer. Just closed up for good. 

Also yes it has already or will be shortly shutting down completely. No buyer. Just closed up for good.

I hate the smell! But I hate what its gonna do to the local economy and the folks that work there and the folks that service. Those folks.

Man I hate that!

Hmm looks like they may have changed names. It's called The Ranch House now  256-685-2002 Open 6am-9 pm

Cool beans. Thanks Jack!

Greg and Chris, thanks for all of your detective work!  It's like we have four Road Trip Coordinators working on this trip.