Dog Days

One guy was just walking around with this snake around his neck.

The Billy goat had an unusual hairdo, i thought he was wearing a wig.

One vendor had "fighting" chickens who had to be caged separately because they are so aggressive, but I thought they were beautiful.

Today we went to a big flea market called "dog days" in Ardmore, Tennessee down a long winding road in the middle of nowhere! Of course some of the highlights were the vendors who had livestock for sale. 

This old bridge was in Elkton, Tennessee and was next to the new bridge.

This was the first time i ever saw a cotton field.

Jack Daniels, Ku Klux Klan and Pickin'

First stop this beautiful sunny morning was the 2011 Jack Daniels Invitational BBQ in Lynchburg, Tennessee. I loved some of the names of the competitors and the smell was unbeatable.

I can not confirm or deny this story but i was told that the Parade i saw in downtown Pulaski this afternoon was a Ku Klux Klan Parade. I was told today the origins of the Ku Klux Klan was to restore order or law to the south after the civil war and that it wasn't until the 1960's that it got it's negative reputation.  I would like to think that today's demonstration was to celebrate it's origins of creating a lawful safe place to live.

Tonight my moms neighbor gave me a private showing of his warehouse where i got to snoop around throughs aisles of trash and treasures! It was like taking a stroll through time, i saw many things that reminded me of my childhood and others had me wondering what history they held.  He was kind enough to give me this cool old tobacco tin i had my eye on.

Food + Friends = Fun

Today we had some visitors from Springhill as well as another Michigander.  We did a little bit of shopping in downtown Pulaski and then came home for dinner! (Back row: Bernice, Meme, Aurora - Front row: Sandy & Janice)

Pulaski, Tennessee

No trip to Pulaski (or the surrounding area) would be complete without a trip to Sharp Motors. What, you don't stop by the local dealership when traveling out of town? Well i had to meet everyone Meme has come in contact with and since they just bought a truck that meant that i would be visiting Sharp Motors. Actually the building was very old and had some wonderful old gas pumps in it as well as several classic Mustangs so it was worth the visit.

Another stop included the local radio station WKSR where i got to meet Butch Menefee, the afternoon DJ who was kind enough to let Meme pose for a shot in studio.

At this time of year you can find a "Tattie Bogel" in front of many of the business! What is a Tattie Bogel you ask, duh it's Gaelic for Scarecrow, why a small town in Tennessee is using Gaelic terms is beyond me, but the idea was cute and a great photo op.

Lunch today was at Krystal, where i enjoyed a Butter Chicken Sandwhich and some deep fried Cinnamon balls.

Seems everytime i visit i get a stare down from a cow or bull, here's lookin' at you kid.

Surely this rates up there with some of the most unusual sights, we came upon a well maintained lot with several old chevy trucks and this Chevy Planterrrr.... ahh Chevy truck with a tree growing out of the empty engine compartment. If you ask me it is brilliant, now no one can come by and steal it, with the exception of a lumber jack.

Nashville Bound

This was the scene as i looked out getting prepared to board my flight to Nashville, after spending most of the day packing and then a slow wet ride to the airport. Now i do not consider myself a bad flyer, i rather enjoy it, but the first complete sentence out of the pilot's mouth was that we were in for a turbulent ride. So my queasiness began moments after take off when we dipped in both directions as well as a few sudden shifts in altitude. Well i made it but not without a few prayers to 7 lb. 8 oz. Baby Jesus!

Mississippi Mud

One of our neighbors brought over a bottle of Mississippi Mud and while i am not into beer i am definitely into cool bottles and this is a very cool bottle.

Bad Brad's

Had dinner at one of my favorite places tonight Bad Brad's.