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Grinnin’ with McKinnon

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Day #2 on the road to Colorado: No trip through Alabama would be complete without a stop in CLANTON, ALABAMA. It’s located right on I-65, in between Montgomery and Birmingham. So, who’s McKinnon and why are we grinnin? Mark McKinnon – best man in our wedding and definitely a great friend. We served together overseas […]

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Pelham: A Special Place

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Our first stop was David’s hometown: the metropolis of Pelham, GA. 4,100 people, 3 traffic lights. The town is not without distinction, however. Once upon a time, Pelham was home to the world’s largest rural department store: The Hand Trading Company. The store was built by David’s great grandfather in 1914. You could buy everything […]

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Oh Gator Where Art Thou

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It’s well known that alligators inhabit many of the thousands upon thousands of lakes and ponds which speckle central Florida. They typically are not aggressive and keep their distance from humans. . . .Usually. Usually, that is until you ride your bicycle alongside a conservation area with some tall grass – perfect for hiding alligators. […]