Nov 14, 2009 - Day Trip To Mobile

From Gulf Breeze Resort – Gulf Shores, AL On this date our plans were to drive over to Mobile and visit a couple of museums, a historic fort and a cathedral. ... However to commemorate what is referred to as “Mobile’s Most Famous Arrest”, there are newspaper articles with photos telling of the arrest of Patricia Krenwinkle, a member of the Charles Manson family. ... (Note, several smaller museums are run by the city of Mobile and staffed from one large pool of employees). ... Have to place this one again on the next day trip to Mobile. ... Patterned after forts designed by French military, Fort Conde' protected Mobile and its citizens for nearly 100 years from 1723 – 1820. ...

Oct 28, 2009 - Day 14 of the trip

Headed out about 9:00 or 9:30 this morning to meet our rep Derek. Thanks again Derek, Vicky and Sonja!!!! Derek also took us to lunch and a quick driving tour around Mobile, showed us some of the great old houses in the area, even got to meet his boxer Donavan (what a cutie he was. ... 0 We had heard on the radio that morning that the Mobile fair was going on and it happened to be dollar day so after we got our order and dropped it off at the trailer, we headed out to the fair. ... Not what we expected.Headed out about 9:00 or 9:30 this morning to meet our rep Derek. Thanks again Derek, Vicky and Sonja!!!! Derek also took us to lunch and a quick driving tour around Mobile, showed us some of the great old houses in the area, even got to meet his boxer Donavan (what a cutie he was. ... 0 We had heard on the radio that morning that the Mobile fair was going on and it happened to be dollar day so after we got our order and dropped it off at the trailer, we headed out to the fair. ... Not what we expected....

Oct 27, 2009 - Day 13 of the trip

Started out at 7:35 am it was 57 degrees this morning and is still raining. Got into Mobile, Alabama early afternoon. ... Staying at the I-10 RV park here in Mobile for a couple of nights. ...

Oct 7, 2009 - Tidbits

We left northern Alabama on Tuesday 10-6-09 around 8am and arrived in Mobile, AL close to 4pm. ... Mobile is enjoying 90 degrees, however they are also enduring 91% humidity. ... After several emails back and forth, we decided to stop in Mobile, AL at Payne's RV Campground. ... There isn't much that we found enjoyable in Mobile, so there really weren't any pictures taken of the area. ...

Jul 11, 2009 - Day 3

Attended my Shelby's wedding and reception then got on the road headed for ATL.Attended my Shelby's wedding and reception then got on the road headed for ATL....

Apr 19, 2009 - Mobile

Mobile means a lot to me; memories, family, and food! Most of my generation is gone now, there’s just my brother and myself, but we have a nephew and four nieces who have supplied us with a load of great-nieces, great-nephews and even a couple of great-greats. ... Yum! I do believe that Mobile has the best and freshest seafood anywhere. ... We have a couple of favorite restaurants, The Original Oyster House on the Mobile Bay Causeway and Wintzells’s downtown, Marvin likes Wentzell’s for their fresh oysters. ...

Mar 14, 2009 - Alabama

Just inside the Alabama border is the largest of Nasa's rocket engine testing sites.Just inside the Alabama border is the largest of Nasa's rocket engine testing sites....

Feb 15, 2009 - Mardi Gras in Mobile

Believe it or not, there will be 34 distinct parades in the city of Mobile. ... We had waffled between going into Fairhope yesterday to see the parades that were scheduled there at 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM, or going into Mobile where parades were scheduled at each of 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, & 7:30 PM…. ... yep, four distinct parades in Mobile, each one using the same parade route through the downtown city streets. ... It only took us a moment to flex & head to Mobile. ... As we were maneuvering the streets of downtown Mobile, we suddenly found ourselves at an intersection that was blocked-off while the parade was making that turn. ...

Feb 12, 2009 - Break Down Blues #2

We spent the last couple days in Mobile, Alabama and we were preparing to leave when we discovered that the Jeep’s transfer case (the gear knob that switches the transmission into 4 wheel drive or neutral for towing) was broken. ... Luckily, Mobile has a Jeep dealer and we drove the Jeep and our motorhome to their lot. ... Mobile, Alabama is serious about Mardi Gras. ... They are proud to announce that Mardi Gras was first introduced to the United States in Mobile (not New Orleans) and they start their Mardi Gras preparations and celebrations in November. ... Prior to arriving in Mobile and our subsequent break down forcing our extended stay, we explored Saint George Island State Park on the Florida panhandle. ...

Jan 11, 2009 - Historic Mobile, Alabama

This was a cold, cloudy, and very windy day, but we decided to drive to Mobile anyway for a walking tour of the historic district. ... As we wandered the streets of historic Mobile we were impressed with the wrought iron balconies very reminiscent of what you would see in New Orleans. ... I understand that the celebration in Mobile is much more family oriented than the one in New Orleans. ... And to round out our experience for today, a marathon was being run in Mobile today and our walk went along part of the route including the finish line. ...

Nov 5, 2008 - Mobile, Alabama

Moving along to the west and home, we drove to Mobile, Alabama. ... In Mobile, we decided to take a short run to Bellingrath Gardens that turned out to be a really great surprise. ... As you can see from the photos, the gardens were really beautiful and many plants in bloom or getting ready to bloom for the Christmas holidays.Moving along to the west and home, we drove to Mobile, Alabama. ... In Mobile, we decided to take a short run to Bellingrath Gardens that turned out to be a really great surprise. ... As you can see from the photos, the gardens were really beautiful and many plants in bloom or getting ready to bloom for the Christmas holidays....

Nov 3, 2008 - Dog River Marina Mobile Alabama

Hi All! Stargazer is in Mobile Alabama. ... Mobile Bay is BIG!!! Water but calm crossing today. ... Docked tinight at Dog River Marina on the west side of Mobile Bay. ... You gotta see some of those big boats in Mobile Harbor. ...