2024 Saturday, September 7, Train Trip from Chattanooga to Chickamauga, Ga

Train 5000 from Chattanooga, TN, to Chickamauga, Ga

Saturday, we had to be in Scottsboro by 7AM, about a 2-hour drive. We loaded onto the bus. I think there were 30 of us, including the driver. We rode to Chattanooga to ride the train to the Civil War battle town of Chickamauga, GA. We visited the Gordon-Lee Mansion and walked among the Jeep Festival.

Wilder Brigade Monument 

We stopped at the Wilder Brigade Tower in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

There are 136 spiral stairs to the top if you dare.

Lunch was served as if we were fine dining.

It was a beautiful day traveling and making new friends.

It was around 8 PM when we arrived home Saturday night.

Lunch on the train

bowl of fruit cocktail, potato salad, cole slaw, tomato, lettuce, baked turkey, and Swiss cheese on a croissant. For dessert, we had chocolate cake or red velvet Cake.

Chocolate Cake 

Red Velvet Cake 

Train we rode and the Visitor Center/Depot in Chickamauga 

We stopped at Chick-fil-A in Athens for dinner.

I ordered a kid's chicken nugget meal with waffle fries and Ice cream, and my hubby ordered a Number 1.

2023 June 21, The Yellow Deli, Pulaski, Etheridge, Lawrenceburg and Lynnville, Tennessee

 Today, we rode to Lawrenceburg. 

Goodwill did not open until 9AM, so we stopped at Dunkin's Donuts for bacon bites and 2 minis bagels.

Next, we stopped at Goodwill, where I bought 2 men's shirts and a quilt.

We love to buy veggies from the Amish, so we rode to Etheridge, where we bought 2 large heads of cabbage, Squash, onion, peppers, cucumbers, eggs, candy, peanuts, and potatoes.

We had the whole day free, no grandkids to watch.

So we rode to Pulaski, stopping at the Yellow Deli for lunch. 

There we ordered a Ruben sandwich which is corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, mayo, and mustard on light rye bread served with chips and pickle.

We also ordered a side salad and, for dessert, a slice of their delicious carrot cake. 

We ordered iced tea to drink, and hubby knocked his over while trying to take a picture of a plant.

Their food is always fresh and delicious.

1/2 Reuben on Rye Bread Sandwich

Salad 

Slice of fresh Carrot Cake

We rode to Lynnville, TN, to tour the Train Depot Museum (rebuilt as RR Museum 1998)and the steam locomotive. We walked through the Locomotive, passenger cars, and the little red Caboose.

In the museum were several displays, including a miniature train display.

Across the street was Soda Pop Junction and Big Johnny's Burgers, which was closed for repairs.

In front of those buildings sat an Orange and White Dodge truck, carousel, old bicycle, coke machine, and parking meters.

Orange and White Dodge Truck

Soda Pop Junction and Big Johnny's Burgers

There were public restrooms next to Lynnville's City Hall.

We saw the Iron Horse Hotel, Iron Horse Country Store, and a Historic Marker.

It began to rain, so I only had time to take a picture of the Marker before we headed back to the car.

steam locomotive

Miniature Train Display

Historic Marker
Lynnville Historic District 
Construction of the Nashville & Decatur Railroad and the partial burning of Old Lynnville (Waco) by Federal troops brought this charming town to its present location after the Civil War. The Lynnville National Register Historic District (1988) contains 59 buildings, with architectural examples from each period of the town's development from the 1860s through the early 1900s. 
Erected by Giles County Historical Society 1990

We rode back to Pulaski, stopping at Walmart and Murphys(gas). In Pulaski, we stopped at The Butcher Shop for some homegrown fresh meat.

We stopped at Flatrock Cheese, where we bought 3 different cheeses, some fried pies, stick candy, and a pint jar of local honey.

Then home by way of Minor Hill, TN.

🚗2018 July 31, Adventures trails that lead to Pulaski, Tennessee

Hubby and I rode north along the 101 highway and took Highway 64 east in Lexington. 

We turned left onto Alabama County Road 89, which took us into Tennessee. 

In Tennessee, we followed County Road 98, also called Rabbit Trail Road.

We turned left at Bonnertown Deli, Gas Station, and Lottery Store onto Appleton Road. 

Bonnertown Deli, Gas Station, and Lottery Store

We stopped at the Big Red Store (closed except for 4 days a year) to take pictures. 

This is where we saw a historic marker telling about the Confederate leader Forrest and his troops that camped along Sugar Creek in Giles County, preparing for a Federal attack. 

We continued on Appleton Road, which was dead-ended at Sugar Creek. 

We took Blooming Grove Road, a narrow, two-lane, rough, snake road for several miles. Along the way, we passed the Appleton Church of Christ, goats, turkeys, horses, cows, and a flock of vultures. 

Once again, we encountered Sugar Creek, where we saw a family with two little boys wearing life jackets and two girls swimming.

They scurried out of the creek as we proceeded to cross.

The cross-over was concreted with water flowing over the top. 

Nestled on top of a hill across Sugar Creek stood Mount Zion Cemetery and Church, with Sugar Creek flowing from two sides. 

We continued along Blooming Grover Road, where we saw fields of Corn, Black-eyed Susan, and a barn full of hay.

We saw a John Deer Mail Box at 8125 waiting for the mail carrier. 

We stopped in front of a white wooden farmhouse that had a red tin roof, in the front yard was a row of pink Lilies in full bloom. 

After many turns and twists, we arrived at Minor Hill Highway. 

Narrow Roads

Farm House

The Yellow Deli with a beautiful garden caught my eye, so we decided to stop for lunch.  

I took pictures of the garden as we approached the entrance.

We were greeted by the owner and told the upstairs was closed.

The owner said you are welcome to go upstairs and look around while you are waiting for your food. 

I ordered the Cranberry Cashew Salad with Mixed greens, cashews, craisins, Havarti cheese, peppers, and tomatoes with house dressing and cranberry bread.

Hubby ordered Deli Rose Roast Beef Sandwich with Pepper Jack Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Onions, Tomatoes, Mayo, Mustard, and special sauce on an onion roll served with chips and a pickle.

We finished the meal with Carrot Cake topped with Cream Cheese icing and nuts.

Cranberry Cashew Salad 

The Inside of the Deli was as beautiful as the outside. Murals dotted the walls, and Common Sense Soaps and Body Care lined the entranceway Way, leading to the hosted area, cashier, and bar. 

Plants were everywhere, including the window seals and the windows were dressed in tied-back yellow and white check curtains.

Half-bushel baskets were used as light fixtures.

Wooden Tables, iron back chairs, and wooden booths were throughout the lower and top levels of the deli. 

The top level had an enclosed garden where you could enjoy dining outside. 

This beautiful building was built around 1900, called the HGH Gladish Heritage House. 

Inside The Yellow Deli 

Inside The Yellow Deli 

Outside the Yellow Deli 

We rode to the Trail of Tears Interruptive Center the museum was closed

We walked around outside, looking at the markers, benches, statues, dog fountains, and beautiful plants. 

We stopped at Home Depot for a few items.

We ran into a patch of rain traveling home. 

The days' adventure included traveling on narrow, winding back roads, with one a dead end. 

Traveling across water-covered roadways along Sugar Creek and people enjoying a swim. 

Enjoyed lunch at The Yellow Deli and Gardens and a stop at the Trail of Tears Interruptive Center. 

Sugar Creek 

2007 April 17-22 Trip to Whigham, with Lora

Day 1: Tuesday, April 17, 2007

We left the home around 8:30 A.M. 

For lunch, we stopped at Burger King. I ordered a whopper, fries, and a Coke. 

I gave Madison half of my sandwich. 

The kids played on the playground equipment at Burger King.

Meadow got excited and bumped her head on the table. 
Arriving around 3:50 P.M. at my son's home in Whigham, Georgia.
We ate peanut butter sandwiches for supper. 

Charity took Dakota, Nevada, and Sierra to ball practice at Boat Basin Park. 

Madison and Marcus went with them. 

Andy had visitation and he will not be home until 8:30 P.M. 

Everyone is watching American Idol. 

Andy is recording it for Charity, she will watch it when she returns from the ball field. 

Montana slept with me in Sierra’s bedroom. 

Lora, Meadow, and Marcus slept in Dakota’s room. 

Madison, Sierra, and Nevada slept in the boy’s room and Dakota slept on the sofa.

Sierra and Madison

Montana would not shut up talking.

I called Ron and asked him when he was coming to Whigham, and he said the second week in May. 

Montana said he did not want to talk to Ron unless he brought his camper, so he could go camping. 

Day 2: Wednesday, April 18, 2007

I heard Meadow and I put her in the bed with me. 
I was talking to Meadow when Andy came into the room.

Meadow can say Andy, and she can say I love granny. 

Later that morning, Lora cooked brownies and a cake. 

Charity made peanut butter icing for the cake.

I pushed Meadow in her stroller and while we were walking behind the church I found a bracelet. 

I went with Andy, He was taking the garbage to the dumpster up the road. We stopped to check on the boys, they were fishing at the lake.  

The boys fishing 

Marcus and Dakota had gotten their clothes wet, including their shoes. 

Before we went to the park we stopped at Wendy’s. Lora and I ordered chili, crackers, and a Coke.

Sierra ordered a cheeseburger with catsups only, and Montana and Nevada ordered chicken nuggets. Charity and Andy went to Burger King they ordered the other kids sandwiches.

Then we went to Bainbridge Park to eat our food. 

It started to rain and the kids thought it was fun playing in the rain. 

I took pictures of the ducks and ducklings that were swimming in the pond.

Checking out the engine

Montana under the umbrella

Resting after the long walk

Feeding the animals

In the park, we stop to see one of the three oldest steam engines left in the world. The kids climbed onboard the engine and the connecting caboose. 
In the park were Civil War canons and war memorabilia. 

There were a few animals in the park, one mule, several emules, and many goats. 

They were fenced in alongside the Flint River. Inside the fenced area was a walkway. 

The walkway went down to the Flint River, the walk was ½ walk there and ½ back. Charity watched Meadow and the rest of us walk down to the Flint River. 

The kids fed the animals. The mule got mad at the other animals and tried to get all the food. 

That night we all went to the children’s church for supper.  The congregation had prepared a spaghetti supper, that included bread, cookies, carrots, & tea. 

After the meal Montana, Meadow, and Lora joined in singing children's songs.

Lora struck up a conversation with a woman at church. The woman told Lora she was a nurse.

Sanjaya Malakar was voted off of American Idol.

Day 3: Thursday, April 19, 2007 

We went to the Governor’s Square Mall in Tallahassee, Florida. 

We arrived at 12:30 P.M. 

Lora was going to meet Gina and her son Wes at the mall.

Wes has the same condition as Meadow and he is going to have his surgery this summer in Chicago, Illinois.

I took pictures of the Old Capitol building when we were stopped at the red light. 

They were something going on there because there were people everywhere with umbrellas. 

They were having a protest against President George Bush. 

I saw a sign that said, “Bush lies and people die.” 

Lora and I ate lunch at the Mediterranean restaurant we both ordered grilled chicken with spices, parsley salad with tomatoes, potato wedges with spices, and a fruit salad of apples, oranges, and pineapple. 

Andy, Charity, and the kids all ordered pizza. 🍕🍕🍕

When we finished eating, we went upstairs to the candy shop and bought some candy. 

Charity went into the children’s store and bought the kids some clothes. 

Lora, Gina, Wes, and Meadow walked around the mall and talked. 

Andy, Charity the kids and I walked around the mall and shopped. 

Charity bought her a handbag in bath and body works and I bought a small bottle of lotion and a nailbrush. 

We browsed in several stores. 

Lora bought Marcus and Madison some New Balance tennis shoes.

She bought Marcus some pants and a new shirt. 

Andy’s kids had ball practice at Boat Basin Park so rode back to Whigham, Georgia. 

For supper Andy grilled pork chops, and chicken. 

Lora made potato wedges and charity made creamed potatoes and peas. After supper, we watched the movie “Aragon.”

We went to bed at 12:00 P.M. 

Montana slept with me and as usual, he talked for a long time. 

Dakota and I rode bicycles earlier today.

Day 4: Friday, April 20, 2007, 

It was cool outside when I took Meadow for a walk so I wrapped her up in a blanket.

We did not stay outside long. 

I put Meadow in the tub with me to give her a bath. 

At 11:00 A.M. we were still trying to decide if we wanted to go somewhere. 

Montana was still asleep at 1:45 P.M. 

I ate strawberries, cake, Cool Whip, and a cheese sandwich with chips. 

One of Lora’s friends called and she was on the telephone for about an hour. 

The kids were playing outside and Meadow and I were sitting in the truck. 

Lora put Meadow in the truck while she was talking on the telephone. 

I wrote in my journal. 

Swinging in Chewhaw Park 

Playing a musical instrument

Going for a ride

We went to Chewhaw Parks in Albany, Georgia

Andy and Charity bought a year pass for the zoo, which covers the whole family for a year, and they can take four guests. 

They can go to several other zoos in the USA at no to little cost. 

At the Wild animal park, we saw cheetahs (4), Colobus Monkeys, Zebras (2), Ranging Lemurs, Black Bears (2), Brown bears, Bison (2), Elks, Bald Eagles (2), Black Rhinos (1), several alligators, several different kinds of snakes in the reptile building, and barnyard animals, pigs, goats, ponies and other barnyard animals. 

We left the zoo and took the kids to the playground area at Chewhaw Park. 

105 Chewhaw Park Roads, Albany, Georgia 31701. 

We ate lunch at Cracker Barrel, in Albany, Georgia. 

I ordered pinto beans, turnip greens, cornbread, and iced tea. 

Andy and Charity went to the LifeWay bookstore. 

That night we watched Spider-Man II and Veggie Tales the story of Ester. 

Day 5: Saturday, April 21, 2007 

I was awakened by Meadow playing at 7:00 A.M. and Montana came to play with her.

I bathed and fed Meadow. 

I ate cereal and a cheese sandwich for breakfast.

At 2:20PM we all rode to Mexico Beach to spend the day.

We looked for over twenty minutes for Sierra and Madison they were riding bicycles.

They were several miles away from home and Andy gave Sierra a paddling. 

Making a sand castle

Playing in the sand

Running from the birds

Look!

We passed through Wewahitchka in the Gulf County of Florida on our way to Mexico Beach. 

We arrived around 5:30 and stayed until 8:30 P.M. We stopped at McDonalds at 10:30 P.M. and we were home by 11:00 P.M. 

I ordered an ice cream and Lora ordered nothing for she had ordered a sandwich at Toucan Restaurant on the beach. 

We stopped at Wal-Mart and I spent $30.00 on snacks and drinks.

I ate two bagels with cream cheese and drank water. 

Day 6: Sunday, April 22, 2007 

I awoke at 7:30 A.M. took a shower, washed some towels, and folded some clothes. 

Meadow was up so I fed her some Cheerios and a banana. She drank three cups of watered-down juice. 

Madison and Marcus went to Sunday school with Andy’s kids. 

I dressed Meadow for church. 

I took Meadow to the nursery.

Lora packed while we were at church, I had packed earlier that morning.

We loaded the truck and went to Pizza Hut for lunch.

I ordered a salad, one breadstick, a cinnamon stick, and iced tea. 

We spent $59.00 for lunch at Pizza Hut.

I gave Andy ten dollars and Lora gave Andy thirty dollars.

We started home at  2:10 P.M. stopping to get gas in Dothan, Alabama. 

Meadow had a stomach ache which made her cry.

 Lora pulled off the road to give Meadow some gas drops for her tummy. 

That did not help so she gave her an enema.

She filled her diaper full of poop and afterward, Lora cleaned Meadow up.

When Meadows's tummy finally settled, we got back on the road and headed home.

We had to stop again at Shoney's for Madison and Marcus to Poop. 

Too much pizza!!!

Peach Park 

We stopped at Peach Park in Jamison, Alabama for some fresh homemade peach ice cream. 

Marcus ordered Blueberry Ice Cream and Madison ordered Vanilla. 

We finished eating our ice cream and walked outside to take pictures and let the kids play.

There were two statue horses that the kids sat on and I made their pictures then we walked up the hill to the park.

Meadow enjoyed the swings.

In the middle of the fountain was a small lighthouse.

There was an RV park for campers.

We were about  ½ to 3 hours away from home.

We arrived at Lora’s at 9:00 P.M. 

Hubby picked me and I was in bed around 10:00 P.M.