Leg four..... Mobile AL to Birchwood TN.

[TerryC]

PeteyGirl and I left Mobile and motored to Birchwood on the 16th of May.
But before getting to TN, we took a short break to say hi to my buddy, Nitric (Jason).
With Jason and I is Mary. Beautiful smile, Mary!


And on to Birchwood. I did not get a pic of Steve, my cousin, and his wife Sue this time around. Sorry guys. If you refer back to my Chiccamauga (?) posts, you will see their pics.
PG Steve and I went to the "Trail of Tears" museum near his house. The trail goes right past his house (and goats!).


The Trail of Tears was a sad episode of our nation's history. It is very interesting. Read up on it.
This is the couple that own the TofT museum. I will try to find their names in my notes. Sorry.


Many indian artifacts are on display in and around the museum.


The trail of Tears crossed the Tennessee River at Blyth's Ferry.
Leg five will follow soon. TTC

 

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[tamrock]

You two are moving right along. The weather looks outstanding I'd say.

 

[TerryC]

The weather was FANTASTIC! Other than a little warm, we did ok. On the return trip back to Tucson (I'm getting ahead of myself) We got up at 3:30 am and were on the road by 4 to keep the trailer heat down. We stopped each afternoon when the inside trailer temp reached 90. We (PeteyGirl) have three cats and no air while moving. Houston was underwater before we arrived and then again after we went through. We were fortunate. TTC

 

[SD51]

More great pics Terry! Sounds like a great trip!

 

[TerryC]

It surly was! BTW, my narrative sounds like the house behind the Trail of Tears sign might be Steve's. It is not. Just the house that was behind that particular sign. TTC

 

[Davers]

Great thread.

It surly was! BTW, my narrative sounds like the house behind the Trail of Tears sign might be Steve's. It is not. Just the house that was behind that particular sign. TTC

I think Nitric / Steve is a cool dude , was /is Hot in the AL, GA, TN area on Mon , hope y'all missed the Storms in 'The Alley' on the way home & i'm enjoying your pictures , ..now Leg 1 and 2.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Thank you for sharing!

 

[WannaDig3687]

Wait! Is that Nitric, my relocated Buckeye friend?

Did you know Ohio has a Trail of tears?

https://www.wyandotte-nation.org/culture/history/published/trail-of-tears/

I found out about it just a couple years ago. I was born and raised in Ohio. You would think I would have been taught about it at some point.

 

[TerryC]

Wait! Is that Nitric, my relocated Buckeye friend?

Did you know Ohio has a Trail of tears?

https://www.wyandotte-nation.org/culture/history/published/trail-of-tears/

I found out about it just a couple years ago. I was born and raised in Ohio. You would think I would have been taught about it at some point.

Yes he IS! We talked briefly and I do believe he mentioned coming from the buckeye state! TTC

 

[Nitric]

It was great meeting both of you in person. Talking with you guys, your the kind of people you feel like you've known for years!! Great people!!! Thanks again!!!

 

[TerryC]

It was great meeting both of you in person. Talking with you guys, your the kind of people you feel like you've known for years!! Great people!!! Thanks again!!!

PeteyGirl and I enjoyed the short visit with you and Mary, Jason. Tnx! I hope to do that again. Next time, we'll plan on a little more time. Say hi to Mary for us. TTC