Monday, August 17, 2009

Mama J's in TN

Backing up just a bit from Mama J's...I stopped first thing in Camping World and was lucky enough to have the "new girl" help me in the Service Desk area. I wonder if they gave her any training at all as she could not even find my membership in the computer! Long story short--they couldn't even "look" at my backup camera until 3:30 (means 4:30 or tomorrow) so I left. Tomorrow, I'll call the Warranty people and see what's up. I'll just adapt the backing up business until I can arrange an appointment along my route.

Rain dogged me the entire day and it "flattens" the landscape and makes everything look drab and yukky. I was, however, WIDE AWAKE as I drove right through the city of Birmingham! And, I got a small thrill seeing the Talladega Speedway but nothing was speeding there. By 2pm, I could barely keep my eyes open! So, I found a Walmart and a Home Depot to hang out in for awhile until the storm cleared. I think it was the tropical "system" affecting weather up here--at least that's what the talking heads are saying on TV.


Today the route took me off the interstate on onto secondary roads in TN. It was a bit of a change with just a single lane and lots of curves and hills. Actually, the only pic I got was of flat dual lane hiway. You can see the crappy weather though.




Finally, I pulled over at the Powder Keg General store in rural Pulaski, TN and called the campground, as by my calculations, I should have reached it by that point. I was only 1/4 mile short of the entrance so pulled into Mama J's Cabin and was greeted by tabakkee-chooin' BillyBob in suspender overalls grinning at me with bad teeth.

(Side note: I carry Frank's wallet everyplace to pay in hopes that it will be assumed that there is a male accompanying me. Prominently placed in the tri-fold is his driver's license and PBA card.) The tab was dirt cheap--$13--and I bought some authentic (!) Amish apple butter to put on the cheddar cheese bread that I bought earlier at Walmart. Mama J ran the cash register and apparently makes enough money to get dental care.


The sun peeked out and a got a nice picture of her store. Campground is serviceable but a bit utilitarian-looking. In view of every camper is the Chapel which resembles a storm shelter.



Surprisingly, this is the first place I have had a TV signal---at the base of Powder Hill Mountain in Lawrenceburg, TN.

11 comments:

  1. Did you take that photo of the Hiway while driving...or did you stop in the road. The weather may be yukky, but Mama J's looks cute. And with a TV signal, you could even watch The Great American Road Trip! Back up cameras are nice, but I bet you could ask Camp Hosts to back you in..trust me, we want to help people that might "take out" out Utilities. Let's hope for better weather tomorrow!

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  2. Hope you got in early enough to watch The Great American Road Trip on your Mama J's TV,,,yeehaw!
    Hoping for better weather tomorrow.

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  3. yea for Mama J's and TV access!

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  4. I've written about 3 comments...but none seem to be posting.I will try again tomorrow

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  5. Amish Apple Butter and a TV signal! What more could a girl want? (Besides a backup camera that works)

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  6. Apple Butter and a TV signal. What more could a girl want? (Besides a working back up camera)

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  7. Sharon, I am glad to see I am not the only one having trouble posting. It has been driving me nuts!

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  8. Hope your wrist is better. By the time you get to Terrible's, you will need a fully functional wrist to push the button on the slot machine! I am still having trouble posting to this #$&$#@ blog.

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