The Adventures of David and Shirley on a Wing and a Spyder
Today we traveled 174 miles on the Nachez Trace Parkway from Tupelo, MS to Jackson, MS. We stopped at several historic markers along the way and at French Camp. French Camp has several buildings, a post office, blacksmith shop, barn, two homes, and several outbuildings.
Shirley and I traveled 210 miles from Franklin, Tennessee to Tupelo, Mississippi along the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was a very relaxing ride 50 MPH through the countryside without any stop lights or stop signs. We spotted wild turkeys, deer, and a turtle on the parkway.
Today we stayed an extra day in Franklin due to storms in the area. 0 miles
Today we toured the Carnton plantation and the Carter house. During the tours we learned about the families and the battle of Franklin. We had two great tour guides that were well versed. We then stopped at the Fort Granger site. 14 Miles
Today Shirley and I rode into Nashville and walked around old downtown. We decided to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. They had three special displays Shania Twain, Jason Aldean, and Bob Dylan. They had a special display in the Hall of Fame for Glen Campbell due to his recent death. We then ate lunch and walked up to the Ryman Auditorium. On the home we stopped at Travellers’ Rest. 46 Miles
We traveled 304 miles today from Maxwell AFB to Franklin, Tennessee. We headed north on highway 31 through Clanton, Birmingham, Decatur, and Athens. In Tennessee we went through Pulaski, Columbia, Spring Hill, into Franklin. Around Columbia, TN we ran into a severe rain shower, with nowhere to pull off we had to continue when we found a place to pull off the sky had lightened and we continued to Franklin.
Shirley and I traveled 209 miles north on highway 231 to Maxwell AFB. We stopped at the rest area after crossing into Alabama. We traveled through Dothan, Ozark, Troy, into Montgomery. After we arrived at Maxwell AFB there was a Thunder storm that rained 5 inches overnight.
Today we rode 24 miles and went into Panama City to see the city and explore. This is a nice town, while we were in town we stopped at ACE hardware and picked up parts for projects on the tent trailer.
Today we traveled 178 miles from Perry, Florida to Tyndall AFB Panama City, Florida. The trip along the Gulf of Mexico on highway 98 was beautiful without a lot of traffic. We stopped outside Carrabelle at the site of Camp Gordon Johnson rest area, and lunch at Apalachicola.
Today we traveled 210 miles from Tampa, Fl to Perry, FL. We drove through Land O’ Lakes, Brooksville, Inverness and Chiefland into Perry. It was an easy ridy through swamps and wetlands.
Today we stayed around camp and prepped to leave tomorrow. We finished just in time as we had a thunder storm with a micro burst and about an hour of rain. No damage and the trailer came trough without any problems.
Today Shirley and I traveled 152 miles to MacDill AFB. We stopped for fuel in Yeehaw Junction, and then traveled through Lake Wales, Bartow, and Brandon. When we arrived in Tampa we drove along the bay through several neighborhoods to get to Macdill AFB. We passed several lakes and canals along the way.
Shirley and I traveled 87 miles today to Vero Beach. We stopped at the Can-Am dealer in Grant Florida because Shirley’s motorcycle appeared to be overheating. We stopped at Route 1 Motorsports and they were able to get us back on the road with-in 3 hours. We continued to Vero Beach where we found a hotel room for the evening.
Today we completed some errands, laundry, banking, and visited with a high school classmate. I contacted Marie when we arrived at Patrick and made arrangements for her to visit today. She came out to the Famcamp and we had a good visit. For dinner we met with Brent and Michaela Peyton, and Mike Rak at the River Rock restaurant. We had a good dinner and visit. 39 Miles
Today Shirley and I stayed around the base, In the afternoon and evening we had lightning and thunder showers. I was able to get into town and get my prescriptions filled. 36 miles.