The Big Guy and I discovered this funky place on one of our treks across I-10. The Derailed Diner is inside the Oasis Travel Center, Robertsdale, Alabama (I-10 exit 53). If you are on I-10 it is worth planning a stop here. Be prepared to spend some time looking around as well. The entire store … Continue reading Review: Derailed Diner
How to Help North Texas Tornado Victims
Saturday Tornadoes ripped through North Texas. At least 11 are confirmed dead, many are left homeless or with severely damaged homes. How to help American Red Cross Garland Texas 2015 Tornado Relief -- Listing of resources for those in need and ways volunteers can help. First Christian Church Rowlett North Texas Area of the Christian … Continue reading How to Help North Texas Tornado Victims
Throwback Thursday: Sunset in the Keys
From October 4, 2012. Location: Marathon, Florida
Throwback Thursday: Sunset Over 7 Mile Bridge
From September 27, 2012. Took this on our trip to the Florida Keys. One of the highlights of the trip was a sunset cruise. This is a famous Seven Mile Bridge located just outside of Marathon, Florida. The original Seven Mile Bridge was built by Henry Flagler as a part of his Florida East … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Sunset Over 7 Mile Bridge
Throwback Thursday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
From July 12, 2012. The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse began as the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse in 1883. Construction began in 1884 and was completed in 1886. It was first lit in November 1887. In the 1920s the Lighthouse service added indoor plumbing and bathrooms in the keepers' building. In 1925 electricity arrived at the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Throwback Thursday: Sky
From July 5th, 2011, this is one of my all-time favorite shots. It was taken in Cedar Key, Florida. I took this at Cedar Key, Florida. We had gone on the sunset cruise. The public pier is on the left hand side. It is the new concrete one that was built after the 2004 hurricanes … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Sky
Throwback Thursday: Animal Kingdom
From May 1st, 2008. A several of years ago we had Disney passes. Took these pictures on one of trips to Disney's Animal Kingdom. It seems like the smallest of the parks at Disney World however it is actually the largest. The African Safari takes up most of the land for the park. Taken in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Animal Kingdom